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Mader Wm. H. S. 30; P. O. Pleasant Valley. MITCHELL MARTIN M. Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Loran, Stephenson Co .; born in Vermillion Co., Ind., April 21, 1827; his father emigrated to Stephenson Co., Ill., in 1842; married Thirza Herrington April 18, 1853; she was born in Upper Canada July 14, 1830; came to Carroll, Ill., in 1839; have five children living: Mrs. Cordelia A. May, Anna M., teacher ; Almeda A., Phœbe R. and Stephen M .; owns 433 acres of land; was School Di- rector fifteen years; lost three children: Wm. H., Isaac A., and an infant not named.
Mowry Wm. laborer; P. O. Loran.
Mowery Wm. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Loran. Muper Henry, farmer ; Sec. 29; P. O. Loran.
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EFF HENRY, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Willow.
NOBLE ARTHUR, Farmer and Stock Raiser: Sec. 29; P. O. Loran, Ste- phenson Co., Ill .; born in Co. Tyrone, Ire- land, in 1825; came to this country in 1850, and settled at Pittsburg, Pa., where
he lived ten years; was married March 8, 1860, to Jane Conn, who was born in Co. Down, near Belfast, Ireland, in 1843, and came to America with her parents when 5 years old ; came to Jo Daviess Co. in 1867; seven children : Alice E., Margaret W., William J., Mary A., Joseph R., Sarah J., Emma R .; owns 310 acres of land; is School Director of the Union School Dis- trict.
O BLEY CHRISTIAN, Farmer; P. O. Loran, Stevenson Co., born in Germany, and came to U. S. wlien young; settled in Westmoreland Co., Pa .; married there Miss Catherine Darr, in 1844; she was also born in Germany, and came to this country when a child; came to Galena in 1854; Mr. O. served in the army, in 96th Regt. I. V. I .; partici- pated in all the severe engagements through which his regiment passed ; was honorably discharged at close of war; have eight children ; Catherine married Mr. Wm. H. Mader; both born in this Co .; they have one child, Leonora.
PARKINSON MRS. CHRIS- TINE, Farming; Sec. 8; P. O. Wil- low; her maiden name was Miss C. Hoy; she was born in Centre Co., Pa., Aug. 31, 1812; married Mr. James Parkinson in 1832; he was born in Centre Co., Pa., April 29, 1806; they emigrated to this Co. in the Spring of 1839; second family in this section; Mr. P.'s brother, Isaac W., who is now P. M. at Willow, came with them ; they were educated and enterprising men, and were valuable to the society in a new and sparsely settled country; James was the first Justice of the Peace in this precinct, and served as first Supervisor of Berreman Tp .; eight children living: Jane (now the wife of J. B. Klump, Eng.), Mrs. Julia A. Calhoun, Isaac W., Mrs. Fannie Lopshire, Cressie E., Geo. W., Silas D., Josiah B., now at Rock River Seminary; lost three sons in army: John died of disease; William killed at Pitts- burg Landing; James died of disease; lost one daughter, Rebecca.
PARKINSON GEO. W. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Willow; born in this Co. May 8, 1850; married Miss Julia A. Wise Dec. 7, 1873; she was born in Ward's Grove, Dec. 7, 1852; Mr. P. is the Leader of the Willow Helicon Band; he is teach- er of instrumental and vocal music; owns 41 acres of land; they have one child; W. Bliss Parkinson.
PARKINSON ISAAC W. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Willow; born in Berreman, this Co., Jan. 23, 1845; has since resided here; served in the Union Army, as Ser- geant Co. B, 142d Regt. I. V. I .; served his time in that Regt. and enlisted in the 39th Regt. I. V. I .; joined this Regt. the next day after Lee's surrender at Appoma-
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tox; was honorably discharged Dec., 1865; married Miss Maggie C. McLenahen, Sept. 16, 1866; she was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Nov. 2, 1848; came to Freeport with her parents in 1850; have five children living: Minnie A., Warden W., Fannie B., James W., Benjamin F .; Mr. P. is now serving as Supervisor for the second term, a position he is worthy and well qualified to fill; has been Assessor one term; owns 135 acres of land.
Parkinson Isaac W., Sr., postmaster; Wil- low.
Parkinson J. B., Willow.
Parkinson N. farmer ; Sec. 6; P. O. Willow. PARKINSON SILAS D. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Willow; born Aug. 27, 1852; in this Co .; married Miss Florence A. Chambers in Sept., 1877; she was born in Winona, Minn., June 4, 1859; Mr. P. owns 140 acres of land.
R AY G. W. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Loran.
Reiss John M. farmer; P. O. Loran.
Renner David, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
RINEBARGER JOSIAH, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Loran, Stephenson Co .; born in Dolphin Co., Pa., Oct. 14, 1829; his father emigrated to Ohio in early times; was principally reared in Wayne Co., Ohio; came to this Co. in 1854; married Elizabeth Mader Nov. 12, 1857; she was born in Union Co., Pa., Sept. 7, 1829; came here with her parents when quite young; they were early set- tlers : have four children living : Susan J., Eveline R., Mary E., and Carrie Bell; Dolly Ray, niece of Mrs. R., also resides with them ; own 220 acres of land; Mr. R. was School Director 3 and Commissioner of Highways 9 years.
Robinson Chas. farmer and Tp. collector; Sec. 7; P. O. Willow.
Rumsey G. W., Sr., farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Loran.
Rumsey G. W., Jr., farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Loran.
Rumsey S. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Loran.
SCHLAFER GEO. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Willow.
Schmeck G. W. farm ; Sec. 6; P. O. Willow.
SCHMECK LEVI F. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Willow; born in Mountour Co., Pa., July 26, 1834; came to this Co. in 1854; served in the Union Army, 3d Regt. Mo. V. C., as Commissary Sergeant; was un- der fire of the enemy most of the time from Balls Bluff to Little Rock ; was hon- orably discharged Dec. 31, 1864; married Miss Rebecca A. Ruble, 1866; she died in 1867; married Miss Julia A. Lyle, Jan. 20, 1869 ; she was born in Jefferson Co., Pa.,
Sept. 4, 1845; came to this Co. in 1863; has two children : Susan M. and Luella ; Mr. S. has been Collector one term, and School Director three years; belongs to the M. E. Church.
Shaffer P. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Loran. Sharron H. laborer; Sec. 31; P. O. Loran. Solt D. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Willow.
SOLT ISRAEL, Merchant; P. O. Wil- low; born in Clinton Co., Pa., April 7, 1840; came to this Co. in 1848; served in the army during the Rebellion in the 34th Regt. I. V.I .; was promoted to 1st Lieu- tenant Co. I; was in the severe engage- ments of Shiloh, Stone River, Murfrees- boro and Chattanooga; re-enlisted in 1864; returned home on veteran furlough and married Miss Kate Bishop in Feb., 1864; she was born in Centre Co., Pa., Dec. 7, 1842; have three children: Cora E., The- ophilus A., and Hettie; Mr.S. was wounded at Jonesboro, Ga., Sept. 1, 1864, through the left thigh; was honorably discharged at the close of the war; has been engaged in merchandising 5 years at his present stand where he is doing a thriving busi- ness.
Spurgeon Joseph, farm ; S. 19; P. O. Loran. Staley Frederick, farm ; S. 4; P. O. Willow.
T AYLOR JOHN, JR.,] laborer; Sec. 9; P. O. Loran.
Taylor John, Sr., farmer; S. 9; P. O. Loran. Tiffany C. J. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Willow.
TIFFANY DELZON, Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Plum River; born in Wayne Co., Pa., Feb. 24, 1820; lived in N. Y. two years; came to this Co. in 1839; settled on farm where he now resides; among first settlers; married Miss Betsy Lyon . Dec. 31, 1847; she was born in Wayne Co., N. Y., June 7, 1825; have eight children living: Albinus, Columbus J., Mary E., Charles H., Palmer, Douglas, Orlena, Reuben ; have lost three children ; lost his wife June 28, 1871; has been Supervisor five years; owns 476 acres of land; he and his son, C. J., both members of A. F. and A. M.
Treuckenmeller G. L. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Loran.
W AGNER LAFAYETTE, Farmer and Teacher; Sec. 32; P. O. Mt. Carroll ; was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Jan. 15, 1828; when quite younghis father moved to Wayne Co .; in 1850 he left home and crossed the plains to California, and was in the gold mines ten years, then re- turned to Ohio, and in 1860 came to this Co .; Aug. 26, 1877, married Mrs. Key- ser, whose maiden name was Nancy McGinnis; she had six children by her first marriage, four of whom are living: Mary J., William E., Elizabeth R., Rosan- na. Mr. Wagner has taught school for 20
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years; has been Supervisor and Justice of Peace; owns 207 acres of land.
WILLIAMS Z. TAYLOR, Farmer and Teacher; Sec. 29; P. O. Loran, Ste- phenson Co .; was born in this Co. Sept. 4, 1848, and has made his home here ever since; traveled through Iowa and Central Illinois; attended Mt. Hope school, Pleas- ant Valley, and Union school, Mt. Carroll; married Lucinda Mader April 14, 1870; she was born-in this Co. May 5, 1852; one son, Wilber; owns 120 acres of land; he is now engaged in teaching the Union school in Berreman Tp.
WISE MRS. ESTHER, Farming; Sec. 4 ;. P. O. Willow; maiden name was Esther Wolfley; she was born in Union Co., Pa., Dec. 15, 1822, and moved with her parents to Centre Co .; was married Dec. 8, 1845, to Frederic Wise, who was born in Germany, near the French line, Feb. 14, 1820; came to the U. S. in 1823, and in 1849 to Jo Daviess Co .; Mr. Wise died March 2, 1873; has seven children
living: George, Henry, Mrs. Julia A. Parkinson, Mrs. Mary C. Calhoun, Wil- liam. Randolph D., Jacob; William and Jacob are at the Rock River Seminary ; owns 265 acres of land.
Wise George, farmer ; Sec. 4; P. O. Willow. WISE HENRY, Carpenter and Joiner ; P. O. Willow; born in Ward's Grove, this Co., April 25, 1850; went to Neb. in 1871; was there three years; came back to this Co .; served an apprenticeship at his trade in Stephenson Co .; married Miss Mary J. Troxell Nov. 9, 1875; she was born in Pleasant Valley, this Co., Nov. 9, 1856; they have one child, Orus M., born Sept. 11, 1876; Mr. W. has lately erected a mill, in which he has a steam engine for grind- ing feed, and is already doing a good business.
Womer John, blacksmith; Willow.
Y EOMANS JOHN, laborer ; Willow.
Yeomans Wm. laborer; Willow.
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A DAMS ROBERT, laborer; Sec. 9; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Allbright Henry, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Atchinson T. C. farm ; Sec. 4; P. O. Derinda. B ERNAN JOHN, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Yankee Hollow.
Bradford Wm. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Pols- grove.
Rryant -, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Buckley John, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Buckley J. R. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Buckley Wm. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Derinda. C AHILL JAMES, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Yankee Hollow.
Cahill Patrick, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Yankee Hollow.
Calend Ed. farm; Sec. 2; P. O. Plum River. CAMPBELL DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Plum River; born in Allegany Co., N. Y., July 12, 1834; came to this Co. in 1846; settled near Elizabeth; was mar- ried to Mary Miller, Sept. 30, 1859; she born in Cortland Co., N. Y., Nov. 27, 1832; two children living: Almira and Daniel De Forrest; lost seven : George H., Charles, Clarinda, Mary A., Henry
Harry and Hattie; owns 189 acres of land ; was Overseer of Highways two years.
Carroll Con, farmer ; Sec. 18; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Carroll Daniel, farmer ; Sec. 10; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Carroll Denis, farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Derinda. Carroll John, farmer ; Sec. 7; P. O. Derinda. Carroll John, Jr., farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Derinda.
Carroll Jeremiah, Sr., farmer ; Sec. 18; P. O. Derinda.
Carroll Jeremiah, Jr., farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Derinda.
Carroll Robt. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Pleasant Valley. .
Carroll Tim. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Derinda. Carroll Wm. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Derinda. Cashman Michael, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Clark Jacob, P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Cormany A. C. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Cormany George, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Cormany John, farmer ; Sec. 36; P.,O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Crowley Cornelius, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Crowley Dennis, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Yan- kee Hollow.
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CROWLEY JEREMIAH D.
Teacher; Sec. 2; P. O. Derinda; born in Boston, Mass., April 25, 1850; accompan- ied his father to this Co. the same year; has resided here ever since; was married Oct. 17, 1876, to Anua Shay ; she was born in this Tp., Nov. 30, 1850; they have one daughter, Maud Ella, born July 23, 1877; Mr. C. is serving lu:s first term as Super- visor; family are members of the Catholic Church.
Crummer John, farmer ; Sec. 29; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
D ARR DANIEL F. Assistant Post- master; Pleasant Valley; born in Pa., Feb. 8, 1843 ;. enlisted May, 1861, in the 8th Pa. Reserve; was in nine general en- gagements and numerous skirmishes; was mustered out in June, 1864; came to this Co. in 1872, to settle up his brother Henry's affairs, who died here in that year.
Davis Aaron, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Davis Cyrus, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Dawes Henry, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Plum River.
Davis James, farmer ; Sec. 15; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Davis John, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Davis Robert, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Davis Wm. J. Sec. 15; P. O. Pleasant Valley. DEEDS DELILAH (Widow, maiden name Williams), Stock Farm; Sec. 27; P. O. Pleasant Valley; born in Tenu. Sept. 24, 1812; came to this Co. in 1833; her father was one of the settlers on Plum River; owns 1,264 acres of land; was married Sept. 29, 1840, to Thomas Deeds; he was born in Ky., Feb. 20, 1813; came to this Co. in 1833; served several terms as Supervisor; School Director a number of years, and Postmaster 20 years; died June 27, 1874; Mrs. Deeds is a mem- ber of the Church of God.
Diviny Wm. laborer; Sec. 13; P. O. Plum River.
Donahoe Cornelius, Sec. 15; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Donahoe Dennis, farm; S. 7; P. O. Derinda. Dunahue Daniel J. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Derinda.
Dunigan M. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Derinda. E ATON AMOS, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Yankee Hollow.
Eaton Daniel, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Yankee Hollow.
Eberly G. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Polsgrove. Eberly M. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Polsgrove.
EDWARD GEORGE, Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Yankee Hollow; born in Mon-
mouthshire, Eng., Dec. 8, 1826; came to this Co. in 1856; owns 432 acres of land ; was married in 1860 to Emily Buss; she was born in Sussex Co., Eng., June 16, 1839; came to the U. S. in 1850; settled in Lena; they have no children of their own; a relative, Carrie Buss, makes her home with them, and has since she was a little child; she was born in Sussex, Eng., Sept. 29, 1854; came here in 1868.
Edwards Richard, farm; Sec. 3; P. O. Yan- kee Hollow.
Elfline George, farm laborer; Sec. 29; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Eutress John, farmer ; Sec. 19; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Eutress Michael, farm; Sec. 19; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
F ARRISEE ROBERT, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Derinda.
Farisee Wm. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Derinda. Finn Tim. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Plum River.
FITZSIMMONS ABRAM M. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Pleasant Valley; born in Allegany Co., N. Y., March 17, 1836; came to this Co. in 1846; was mar- ried July 5, 1859, to Frances Sortore; she was born in same Co., May 22, 1842; they have six children living: Homer G., John F., Florence R., Charles M., George W. and James L .; losttwo: Mary, died March 24, 1861, and one infant; Mr. F.'s father came here in 1846; the country was a wild prairie, a portion of which has since grown up with timber.
Fitzsimmons H. farm; Sec. 11; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Fitzsimmons Jolın, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Flack James, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Derinda.
FORBES GEORGE H. Merchant and Stock Dealer; Sec. 27; P. O. Pleasant Valley; born in Wooster, Ohio, Aug. 8, 1839; came to this Co. in 1859; enlisted Sept. 21, 1861, in the 3d Mo. Cavalry; was with them in all their marches, battles, etc .; was discharged Nov. 14, 1864, expi- ration term of service; was married March 10, 1867, to Helen W. Welden; she was born in Oswego Co., N. Y., Jan. 27, 1849; have four children: Maude C., born Nov. 20,1867; Claude, May 16, 1872; Mark, Oct. 31, 1874, and Oliver, March 29, 1877; owns 250 acres of land; has served three years as Justice of the Peace, and four years as School Director.
Forbes J. H. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Forbes Roxwell, farmer; Sec.29; P.O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Foust Andrew, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
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Foust Jacob, Sr., farm; Sec. 20; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Foust Jacob, Jr., farmer ; Sec. 20; P.O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Frederick Henry, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
G ARNER JOHN, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Gill Jerome, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Goodmiller Frank, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Goodmiller Lewis, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
GOODMILLER MICHAEL,
Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Pleasant Valley; born in Germany, Sept. 29, 1813; came to this country in 1839; was married in 1842 to Dorothea, Keck, of Iowa; she was born in Germany, June 13, 1819; they moved to Galena in 1843, and to this farm in 1844, then a wild prairie; built his cabin and cleared up a farm; owns 560 acres, of which 400 are under cultivation; their children are: John, Margaret, Lewis, Michael, Caroline and Sarah; the oldest son, John, was a member of the 45th Ill .; served three years; Mr. G. has served four terms as School Director; belongs to the Lutheran Church.
Goodmiller Michael, Jr., farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Green Wm. farmer: Sec. 23; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Guild Benj. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Yankee Hollow.
Guild S. A. farmer; P. O. Pleasant Valley. Gump George, farm; Sec. 36; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
H ALL JAS. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Harpster John, renter; Sec. 2; P. O. Plum River.
Hazlebecher Adam, Sec. 20; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Herrington J. B. S. 27; P.O. Pleasant Valley. Hilliard Byran, farm; Sec. 8; P. O. Yankee Hollow.
Hilliard L. H. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Yankee Hollow.
Hillmer Henry, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Plum River.
Hoffman Adam, farm; Sec. 30; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Horton George, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Yankee Hollow.
HOUSE RANSOM, Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Yankee Hollow. Born in Berkshire Co., Mass., July 14, 1804; was married in 1826, to Laura Williams; she was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., March 26, 1806; they
came to this Co. in 1845, settled on this farm (then wild prairie), where they have ever since lived; owns 5 acres of land; they have five children living: Bradford, Albert E., Harriet (now Mrs. Eaton), Free- man H., and Leroy S .; lost seven: Wil- liam, Walter, Seth W., Edwin, Anna M., and Mary J .; their granddaughter, Lillie R. Harrington, is also living with them.
Humphrey A. farm ; S. 1; P. O. Plum River.
KI EHOE ED. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Keller A. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Derinda. Keller Bartol, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Derinda. Kennedy D. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Derinda.
KENNEDY JAMES, Farmer; S. 12; P. O. Plum River : born in Ireland in 1810; was married to Alice Callahan in 1840; came to the U. S. in 1853; lived in N. Y. three years; moved from there to Stephen- son Co., where they remained until 1865. then came to this Co .; owns 80 acres of land; they have three children living: John, James, and Mary; lost three: Wil- liam, John, and Bridget; the oldest son, John, was a member of the 65th I. V. I .; mustered out in 1865; family all Catholics. Kennedy J., Jr., Sec. 12; P. O. Plum River. Kolb C. farm; Sec. 1; P. O. Plum River.
KUHNS DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Pleasant Valley ; born in Guernsey Co., O., May 6, 1819: was married in 1844, to Margaret A. Conden; she was born in Philadelphia April 17, 1823; came to this Co. in 1864; owns 120 acres of land; have eleven children living: Milley A., Mary J., Joseph, David P., Arabella, William L., Samuel C., Melissa M., Newel E., Hattie I., and George W .; lost two: Elizabeth and Margaret; Milley A. (Mrs. Barton) also lives here; she has five children: four girls and one boy; belong to the M. E. Church.
Kuhns W. L. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
L AUGHRIN B. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Laughrin John, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Plea- sant Valley.
Looney Patrick, Pleasant Valley.
Lytle Wm, laborer; Sec. 14; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
M ALONE CON, farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Derinda.
Malone Henry, P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Malone John M. laborer; Sec. 11; P. O. Yan- kee Hollow.
Malone William R. laborer; Sec. 10; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Marlow Isaac, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. P'eas- ant Valley.
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Marlow Thomas, laborer; Sec. 16; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Miller A. farmer ; Sec. 2; P. O. Plum River. Mitchell A. S. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Morarity Pat. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Derinda. Morehead Jas. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Morehead Robt. renter; Sec. 23; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
MYERS DARIUS, Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Pleasant Valley; born in Oswego Co., N. Y., Dec. 18, 1816; came to this Co. in 1845; owns 160 acres of land; was married in 1852 to Melissa Appleby; she was born in Wayne Co., N. Y., March 20, 1836; they have ten children living: Epaminondas, Rebecca, Louisa, Marietha E., Lydia B., Darius E., Judah, Nebuchad- nezzar and George (Twins) and Flora; lost two, Euclid died Jan. 15, 1860, and Jane Nov. 3, 1867; Mr. Myers served as Supervisor one year, Commissioner of Highways 3, and School Director several years; Religious belief Seventh Day Ad- ventist.
Myers Epaminondas, teacher; Sec. 9; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
N TASH AMASA, plasterer; Sec. 3; P. O. Yankee Hollow.
O RR GEO. renter; Sec. 27; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
PERRY JAMES, H. farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Plum River.
PICKARD ALBERT, Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Plum River; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Aug. 27, 1833; came to Stephenson Co. when 4 years old; enlisted in Aug .. 1861, in the 37th Regt. I. V. I .; was in the service till June 1, 1862, when he was discharged for disability; came to this Co. in Jan., 1863; was married Sept. 22, 1863, to Adaline Manzer; she was born in Hancock Co., Ill., Sept. 12, 1843; they have three children living: Roy W., born July 9, 1864; Anna M., Nov. 25, 1866, and Lucina J., April 25, 1875; lost one, Cora A., born June 24, 1869, died Oct. 20, 1876; owns 50 acres of land; was Over- seer of. Highways 3 years.
Pulley Adam, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Pulley Jos. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
PULLEY WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Pleasant Valley; born in Guernsey Co., Ohio, Jan. 20, 1820; was married in 1841 to Mary Kuhns; she was born in same Co., Aug. 15, 1812; owns 158 acres of land; have seven children living: Joseph S., Adam, Eliza, Mary C., Elizabeth A., Susie A. and Sarah J .;
Samuel died in 1842, and William died of Small Pox, March, 1863, while South with lis Regt., the 45th I. V. I .; Mr. Pulley came to this farm in 1860; served three terms as School Director.
R ANDECKER MARTIN, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
Rawlings J. C. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Pleas- ant Valley.
Reed Geo. farm; Sec. 1; P. O. Plum River. Reed James, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
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Reed Lee, teacher; Sec. 17; P. O. Pleasant Valley.
REED JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Pleasant Valley; born in Crawford Co., Pa., in Dec., 1815; was married June, 12, 1849, to Julia A. Weir; she was born in Mercer Co., Pa., Feb. 10, 1828; they came to this Co. in 1850; moved to Wis. in 1852; remained there till 1865, when they returned, and in 1867 bought the farm where they now reside; owns 211 acres; have six children: William, Cora E., Campbell, Lee J., John B. and Amos R .; Mr. R. was Tp. Trustee one term; belong to the U. P. Church.
ROBINSON HARVEY, Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Pleasant Valley; born in Delaware Co., N. Y., Oct. 16, 1836; emigrated to Ogle Co., Ill., in 1848, and to this Co. in 1868; owns 80 acres of land; Was married Jan. 1, 1856, to Sarah Davis; she was born in Randolph Co., Ill., Oct. 11, 1833; they have five children living: Martha J., (now Mrs. McGinnis) Mary E., John P., Amos and Amanda; lost two, Henry and an infant; Mr. Robinson is serving his first term as School Director; is a Republican. Robert Davis and wife the father and mother of Mrs. Robinson are residents of this Tp., are both very near 80 years of age, have been married 56 years ; he was a soldier during the entire Cam- paign against Black Hawk.
ROCK GEORGE M., Farmer; Sec. '13; P. O. Pleasant Valley; born in Lafay- ette Co., Wis., April 4, 1844; came to this Co. in 1850, with his mother, his father having died in 1846; owns 80 acres of land ; was married Dec. 22, 1869, to Almira C. Frederick ; she was born Dec. 1, 1851; they have three children living: Oscar O., Ma- rion W., and Orin H .; one died in infancy ; Mr. R. enlisted in the 45th I. I. V., in 1861; was with the regiment in all their marches, etc .; was in thirteen general en- gagements; mustered out in 1865: is now serving his first term as Town Collector; family attend the Church of God.
RUBLE GEORGE, Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Willow; born in Mifflin Co., Penn., Dec. 15, 1844; enlisted in June, 1863, in the 26th Pa .; served three months; came to this Co. in 1865; was married Dec. 15, 1871, to Clarinda Fulton; she was born
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