The History of McLean County, Illinois; portraits of early settlers and prominent men, Part 151

Author: Le Baron, Wm., Jr. & Co., Chicago, Pub
Publication date: 1879
Publisher: Chicago : W. Le Baron, Jr.
Number of Pages: 1092

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E. H. WARD, farmer ; P. O. Potosi : was born Sept 27, 1820, in New York ; he went from New York to Pennsylvania, and, when quite young. engaged in driving a team for a lumber dealer ; when 18 years old, he went to Ohio and engaged in farming ; in 1849, he moved to Ken- dall Co., Ill., and began on farm, working by the month, at $10 to $14 per month. In 1850, he was married to Ruth Brown, of Ohio ; he remained with his father-in-law a year, raising tobacco; in 1852, he moved to Kendall Co., Ill., and was engaged in farming seven years, renting four years ; he then bought eighty acres, which he traded for 160 acres in McLean Co., remaining on that six years; he then sold out and bought the present farm of 160 acres. He has been Com- missioner twelve terms. They have seven children-Benjamin, now a missionary in India ; Willie, born Dec. 16, 1855; Henry, March 16, 1858; Albert, Jan 14, 1861; Arthur, Jan. 19, 1863 ; John Logan, April 28, 1865; Nannie, Jan. 17, 1870. His wife's father, Charles Brown, was one of the first captains on Lake Erie.

YATES TOWNSHIP.

J. H. AMSLER, farmer; P. O. Weston ; was born in York Co., Penn., Dec. 22, 1832; at the age of 3 years, he went with his parents to Peoria, Ill., then consisting of about three frame houses ; his father, who was born in Switzerland, worked by the day in a brickyard at Peoria, but afterward entered a farm of eighty acres, ten miles north of Peoria, and the subject of this sketch helped him on the farm until the age of 21, at which age he left his home and rented a farm on shares in Woodford Co., conducting it with profit to himself and the owner for one year ; from Woodford Co., he went to Tazewell Co .. farming for one year, and during the next year, he was confined through sickness : he then removed to Marshall Co., seven miles south of Lacon, where he continued farming ; from there he returned to Tazewell Co., living near Tremont, and from there he returned to Woodford Co., and continued farming for two years ; he afterward removed to within three miles south of Metamora, and farmed there for four years ; from there he removed to McLean Co., buying and breaking 160 acres of raw prairie, and built a house thereon, and afterward bought eighty acres in Sec. 23, Yates Township; his farm is all under cultivation, and valued at $40 an acre. He was elected to the office of School Director shortly after coming to Yates, and has held the office at intervals ever since. He was married to Miss Sarah A. Clifton, who was born in Woodford Co., Ill., in

YATES TOWNSIIIP.

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1843; they have had a family of six children, two dead and four living, viz., Cora, Charles, Ida and Amber. Mr. Amsler's farm and residence are on Sec. 26, Yates Township, except eighty acres on Sec. 23.

SIMON BAECHLER, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Fairbury ; was born in Lorraine (near the city of Nancy ), Northeastern France, in 1834; in France Simon followed farming with his father. commencing work at a very early age ; his father removed to America in the year 1855, settling in Tazewell Co., Ill., to which place Simon had preceded him one year before ; in Tazewell, Mr. Baechler, Sr., continued the pursuit of farming, Simon working with him until the year 1859 ; then he returned to France, remaining there from the spring of 1859 until fall, when he married and returned to America, bringing his wife with him : for two years, he and his wife remained with his father, and then settled on the Little Mackinaw in Tazewell Co., remaining there until their removal to Yates Township, McLean Co., where he purchased and broke 180 acres of raw prairie ; in the spring of 1879, he bought seventy acres more, making 250 acres, all of which is under cultivation, and valued at about $40 an acre ; the farm is a good one, and is considered one of the best improved in Yates Township. In the year 1874, he was elected to the office of Road Commissioner, serving three years, from 1874 until 1877. Himself and family are mem- bers of high standing in the Mennonite Church. In 1859, he was married in France to Miss Elizabeth Wenjer, born in 1842, in Alsace, France ; they have had a family of six children, twe of whom, Helene Ida and Simon Oliver, are dead ; the living are Anna M., Eliza A., Emma H. and Mary L.

EDGAR BLAISDELL, grain-dealer and Postmaster, Weston; was born in Kingsbury, Washington Co., N. Y , in 1834; in 1855, he left Kingsbury, going to Madison, Dane ('o., Wis., remaining there ten years ; in 1865, he left Madison, going to Chenoa, McLean Co., Ill., remain- ing there one year ; he went to Chicago; from Chicago, he returned to Chenoa and remained four years : in the spring of 1872, he removed to Weston, where he has resided ever since, deal- ing in grain. He also holds the office of Postmaster. In 1871, he was married to Miss Susan A. Armstrong, of Peoria, who was born in Peoria in 1849; they have three children-Fanny, Louisa and Edgar. He is a gentleman of culture and refinement, and an enterprising, wide- awake business man.

WILLIAM CRAWFORD, farmer; P. O. Chenoa ; was born in Stirlingshire, ten miles from the city of Stirling, Scotland, February, 1819, where he lived and followed farming until Nov- ember, 1848, when he came to this country and settled in Jersey City, N. J., following vegetable gardening until the fall of 1871, when he moved to Illinois, settling upon his present location, where he has remained ever since, following the pursuit of farming. He was married in June, 1848, to Miss Mary Henderson, who was born in Stirlingshire, Scotland, April, 1820; they have five children living, viz , James, William, Christina H., Robert A. and Mary J. Mr. Crawford owns a fine farm of 240 acres, located on Sec. 9. in a high state of improvement, valued at $50 an acre, and all under cultivation. Ile holds the office of School Director of District No. 5. lle is a man of large views, generous and enterprising, and takes an interest in everything connected with the welfare and advancement of his township.

JOHN GRAY, farmer; P. O. Chenoa; was born in Meade Co., Ky., Feb. 9, 1826; in 1829, he went to Harrison Co., Ind., remaining there until the age of 25, when he removed to Illi- nois, and settled in Peoria Co., ten miles northwest of Peoria, where he engaged in farming until the year 1865, when he enlisted in the Federal army, serving one year ; in 1867, he removed to McLean Co., Ill., settling upon eighty acres on See. 29, Yates Township, which he had purchased and broken from raw prairie before removing there ; in 1875, he purchased eighty acres of land in Martin Township, Sec. 23, McLean Co., all of which, together with eighty acres on Sec. 29, Yates Township, is under cultivation, and valued at about $40 an acre. He was married Oct. 24, 1850, to Miss Nancy Hunter, who was born in Durbin, Ohio, in 1830; they have had a family of twelve children, three of whom, Francis, William Walker and Florence Cornelius, are dead ; nine are living-Pinckney Calhoun, Sarah Catharine, Thomas Alamson, John Asbury Laura Virginia, Anna Mary, Ruth, Abner L. and Franklin H. -

JOHN RUPP, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Weston; formerly farmer, but now, and for five years past, retired ; was born near Sarrebourg, Lorraine, Northeastern France, in the year 1824, where he followed farming with his father until the year 1855, when he came to America, and went directly to Peoria City, and from thence immediately to Tazewell Co., where he followed farming until the year 1864, when he removed to his present home in McLean Co. In the year 1874, Mr. and Mrs. Rupp returned to France, and visited the scenes of his boyhood days, which he found almost without change; he then made an extensive tour through Europe, visit - ing Paris, Strasbourg, Colmars, Switzerland, Basle and Balfron (the locality of one of the great battles of the Franco-German war). Mr. Rupp is an observing traveler, and his tales of locali- ties made famous during the Franco-German war, are very interesting. They returned to America in October, 1874, after an absence of four months. His farm is one of the finest in Yates Township, consisting of a half section (320 acres), mostly under cultivation, and in a fine state of improvement ; he has purchased a residence in the town of Chenoa, and will remove there this fall, renting his farm in Yates. He was elected to the offices of Collector of Tazewell and Assessor of Yates Township, but declined serving. He was married, in 1853, to Miss Mary

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Bacchler, born near Nancy, Lorraine, France : they have one child-Mary Valerie, born in France in 1854.

JOHN WADE, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Chenoa ; was born at Oberlin, Lorain Co , Ohio, Western Reserve, in September, 1840, where he followed agriculture with his father, and, at the age of 14 years, he entered Oberlin College, where he remained two and one-half years, and, at the end of that period, he returned to farming, which he followed until he left home, in the spring of 1861, in which year he enlisted in the 16th Ohio Battery (Capt. James A. Mitchell commanding), for three years, serving two years in Missouri and the Southwest, under Gen. Curtis, and participating in all actions under that General. In the spring of 1863, he returned from the army, and, after a trip to England, returned to this country, and, in the spring of 1864, went to McLean Co., Ill., when he settled upon Sec. 19, where he had formerly purchased eighty acres. From Sec. 19, he removed to Sec. 30, Yates Township, and purchased 160 acres, all of which he has placed under a high state of cultivation, and said to be as well-improved as any farm in Yates. Mr. Wade's land is all underdrained, and valued at $40 an acre. Ile contem- plates further improvements in the way of a new dwelling, barn, etc. He also uses the best agricultural implements, and believes in improvements in every way. In 1863, he married Miss Susan Squire, born at Oberlin, Lorain Co., Ohio. They had three children-Lydia, Eddy and Emma. Mrs. Wade died Aug. 9, 1871. Mr. Wade was married March 19, 1874, to Miss Mary Lewis, who was born near Washington, Tazewell Co., Ill., in the year 1840. He dates his des- cent from the Pilgrim Fathers, who landed at Plymouth Rock in the winter of 1620, and bears the sturdy, large-hearted characteristics of that race. He is a thorough farmer, and works his farm upon true scientific principles, resulting in a high state of improvement thereof.

JAMES E. WIKOFF, farmer, deceased; P. O. Chenoa. Among the many self-made men of McLean Co., who have risen to eminence in the affairs of their own township by their enter- prise, intelligence and integrity, and who take rank among the best in their sphere, was James E. Wikoff, who was born in Adams Co., Ohio, in 1828, where he followed farming, with the exception of four years previous to his leaving Adams Co., during which period he was superin- tendent of his brother's saw-mill. In 1854, he left Adams Co., and went directly to McLean Co., Ill., settling upon Sec. 33, Yates Township, where he entered 200 acres of land, and bought (in Sec. 32) forty acres, all of which, except forty acres of pasture, is under cultivation. During the war, he was elected a Justice of the Peace, holding that office for several years. He was also elected Supervisor of Yates Township, holding office several terms. At the time of the organ- ization of the township, he was elected School Trustee, and held that office until the date of his death, Aug. 23, 1878. He was a prominent and respected citizen of McLean Co., and leaves A large circle of friends, who sincerely mourn their loss. On July 20, 1854, Mr. Wikoff married Miss Phoebe Holderness, who was born March 25, 1838, at New Marion, Ind., but was raised in Adams Co., Ohio, to which place she went with her father at the age of 1 year. She went to McLean Co., Ill., with her husband, the year of their marriage. There are four children living- Orra, Sarah E., Hattie and James Grant. Mrs. Wikoff lives upon and conducts her late hus- band's farm, assisted by her sons, Orra and James. Their farm and residence is located on Sec. 33, with the exception of eighty acres on Sec. 32, and eighty acres in Sec. 10.

MARTIN TOWNSHIP.

W. G. ANDERSON, farmer ; P. O. Lexington ; was born in 1818, in Jefferson Co., Ind., and came to this State in the year 1855, settling in Randolph Township, this county, where he remained two years, when he removed to the place he now occupies. His homestead consists of 350 acres, in a good state of cultivation, and worth about $35 per acre.

WM. BENSON, farmer; P. (). Lexington ; was born in McLean Co. in 1830; he is the son of James Benson, who emigrated from Indiana and settled in Blooming Grove, this county, at a very early day. He received his education in what was known as the Bloomington Academy (Rev. G. W. Minier, Principal ) ; he taught school some two years, after which he moved onto and improved a farm in White Oak Township; in the spring of 1867, he moved to his present. location, and was among the first settlers on the open prairie in the northeastern part of the township ; his homestead consists of 160 acres, well situated and improved, and worth about $35 per acre.

WILLIAM HURT, farmer; P. O. Arrowsmith; was born in Kentucky in 1841; came to this State in 1854, and resided in Bloomington for one year afterward. He was married, in 1863, to Miss Mary C. Rason, and settled in Dale Township, where he resided six years ; he moved to his present location in 1869, and turned his attention exclusively to farming until five years ago, when he began the breeding of Norman horses, and has continued in the business, with success, ever since. He has one child-Charles W. Hurt, who was born in April, 1865. llis farm is finely located, well improved, and worth about $40 per acre.

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MARTIN TOWNSHIP.

JAMES KENNEDY, farmer ; P. O. Arrowsmith ; was born in 1803, in Jessamine Co., Ky., moving to this State in April, 1852, and settled two miles west of Bloomington, remaining in that locality eight years, at which time his wife died, and, breaking up housekeeping, he spent several years in traveling, after which, he settled, in 1873, upon the place he now occupies. He has been thrice married, first, to Miss Leaner Freeman ; in 1827, to Miss Asenath Gentry, and, in 1871, to Miss Maggie Elkin. His homestead consists of 160 acres, finely located and being rapidly brought to a high state of improvement, and is worth about $35 per acre.

JACOB H. RITCHIE, farmer ; P. O. Arrowsmith; was born in Rockingham Co., Va., in the year 1838, emigrating to Dale Township, this county, in 1855, where he remained ten years, when he removed to the place he now occupies in 1865. He was married, in 1859, to Miss Sallie Hurt. He has served the people in the capacity of School Trustee, Road Commissioner or Supervisor, almost continuously since his settlement in the township. His homestead consists of 160 acres, well improved and worth about $35 per acre, and which represents the accumula- tions only of the time which he has been in the State ; like others of that time, he braved the hardships and dangers of the Western wilds in search of a competence for his family and which he has secured by diligent application. He has seven children-Ida, George, Annie Bell, Emma, Addison, Jay and Mary Alice.

JOHN W. RITTER, farmer ; P. O. Arrowsmith ; born in Ross Co., Ohio, in 1821, emigrating to this county in 1854, settling in the vicinity of Le Roy, where he remained one year, and then removed to the place which he now occupies ; he was the first settler in the southern part of Martin Township. He was married, in 1854, to Maria Dawson, daughter of Henry Dawson, one of the early settlers of Old Town, this county. His education was of necessity limited, as but few facilities existed for acquiring an education in the vicinity in which he lived at that early day, but by observation and diligence he has acquired business capacity sufficient to successfully conduct his present extensive business ; he is the owner of one section of land, well stocked and improved and worth about $40 per acre.

SOLOMON K. WALDON, farmer; P. O. Ellsworth ; was born in Empire Township, this county, in 1835 ; he is the son of Thomas Waldon, a Virginian, who emigrated to Ohio, thence to this State, settling in this county as early as 1833; he first settled in Sangamon Co. in 1828, and was a soldier of the Black Hawk war; in the early days of Empire Township, he was a prominent citizen of that locality, and one of the hardy and industrious pioneers who helped to pave the way to the better state of things now existing ; he remained a citizen of Empire Town- ship for forty years, when he removed to Downs Township, and thence to this township one year ago. He has been twice married; first in 1860, to Miss Mary Eddy, who died in 1870; and next, in 1873, to Miss Lydia A. Ingersol. Mr. Waldon has had five children, viz., Alfred T. (died in 1864), George E., James H., Samuel M. and John L.

JOSEPH M. WILSON, farmer ; P. O. Arrowsmith ; was born in Posey Co., Ind., in the year 1837, and was married in 1868, to Miss Eliza Popple ; he came to this State in 1854, settling in Stout's Grove, this county, where he remained seventeen years, removing to this township in 1870, and to the farm he now occupies in 1877. He served three years in the army, enlisting as private in the 94th I. V. I., in August, 1862, and received an honorable discharge from the service in August, 1865. He has a homestead of 160 acres, where he resides, and which is being rapidly improved, and is now worth about $35 per acre. Ile was elected and served as Tax Collector in 1876.

JAMES E. WOOD, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Arrowsmith ; one of the old settlers of McLean Co .; was born in Monroe Co., Ind., June 6, 1831, and came to McLean Co., Oct. 30, 1854; he had about $500 of the wild-cat money of that time in his possession, when he came to McLean Co., but could not dispose of it for 30 cents on the $1, the consequence was, he had to commence in a new country without any means; but, by hard work and economy, he is now the owner of 324 acres of land all under a good state of cultivation. He was united in marriage with Nancy Puett Oct. 30, 1853 ; from this union there were eight children, six of whom are now living, viz., Robert P., William E., James E., Ellsworth, John A. and George W. ; the names of those deceased were Nancy E. and Sarah D. Mrs. Nancy Wood died Nov. 23, 1872. On Nov. 12, 1873, Mr. Wood was married to Martha Horr, whose father was one of the pioneers of McLean Co. Mr. Wood is a strict temperance man ; a Republican in politics, and a great admirer of that party.

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POPULATION OF MCLEAN COUNTY;

POPULATION OF MCLEAN COUNTY BY TOWNSHIPS.

1870.

1860.

TOWNSHIPS.

Total.

Native.

Foreign.

White.

Colored.

White.

Colored.

Allin.

1224

1050

174

1224

Stanford

274

249

274

Arrowsmith.

927

870

927

415

Belleflower

659

584

659

141

Bloomington

1829

1394

435

1810

1355

Bloomington

14590

10692

3898

14355

235

6930

145

Blue Mound .

1219

1082

137

1219

322

Cheney's Grove.

1164

1130

1164

616

Saybrook

389

375

389

Chenoa

2351

2022

329

2350

544

Cropsey

859

752

107

858

140

Dale

1188

1128

1162

950

Shirley

163

155

163

Danvers.

1760

1502

258

1759

1 1375

Danvers

356

312

444

356

Downs

1196

1167

1196

1069

Dry Grove

1267

1079

188

1247

993

Empire.

2133

2061

2129

1684

Le Roy.

862

826

858

653

Funk's Grove

818

736

818

486

Gridley

1709

1523

186

1709

793

Hudson

1392

1187

205

1392

841

Lawndale.

835

786

835

361

Lexington

2404

2204

200

2399

1738

Martin.

687

657

686

285

Mount Hope.

1550

1438

112

1549

870

McLean

600

547

600

Normal

3156

2768

388

3044

112

832

Normal

1116

1021

1081

662

Padua.

1249

1188

1249

765

Randolph.

1958

1850

108

1958

1386

Heyworth

300

294

300

·Towanda

1235

947

288

1235

751

West ..

941

909

940

309

White Oak

532

487

532

541

Yates

1048

878

170

1048

.....

Money Creek

999

960

999

766

.....

Old Town

1109

995

114

1109

...

.....

BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

BLOOMINGTON.

Adams, E. J., Staple and Faney Gro- ceries, Canned Fruits, Cigars, &c., 112 North Main street.

Agle & Sons, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Hides, Tallow, Leather and Shoe Findings, 205 South Center st. Aldrich, O. M., Attorney at Law.

Aldrich Brothers & Co., Whole- sale and Retail Dealers in Provisions, Oysters. Flour, Fruits and Fancy Gro- ceries, 109 West Front street.

Allin, Lee, Dentist ; Rooms, 116 S. Main Street.

Anderson, J. W., Manufacturer of Buggies, Spring and Platform Wagons, Track Sulkies, and all kinds of job work, 305 West Washington street.

Ator, J., County Sheriff of MeLean County.

Atkinson, C. W., County Clerk.

Baker, S. D., & Son, Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries, 115 South Center street.

Baird & Tuttle, Loan Agents.

Ball, Francis, Carriage and Wagon Manufacturer, 103 East Olive street.

Baller, F. A., Florist.

Barnes, A. J., Butcher ; keeps con- stantly on hand all kinds of Fresh and Salt Meats, West Washington street.

Barrows, C. C., & Co., Pawnbrokers, 213 West Washington street. Estab- lished 1875. ( You'll see our signs. )

A large stock of Forfeited Pledges for sale at half value. Cash paid for Gold and Silver. Fine Jewelry and Watches repaired in better manner and at lower rates than any house in city.

Behr, Henry, Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Fruits, Canned Goods, &c., 1009 West Chestnut street.

Bell, A. H , & Bro., Photographers.

Benjamin, Judge R. M., County Judge.

Benson, H., Attorney at Law.

Bishop, S., Physician and Surgeon, office corner of Main and Washington streets.

Blanchard, E. H., Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Fine Toilet Soaps, Paints, Oils, Varnishes and Dye-Stuffs. Physicians' Prescriptions accurately compounded.

Bloomfield & Hughes, Attorneys at Law.

Bloomington Stove Co., Manu- facturers of 115 different styles of stoves. Grand Central Cook and the Royal Crown Base-Burner, specialties.

Bradshaw, C. G., Attorney at Law. Brand, George, Manufacturer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Furni- ture, 112 West Front street. Low rates given and satisfaction guaranteed. Patronage solicited.

Brechbeller, John, Saloon, Whole- sale and Retail Liquors.

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Brown & Gray, Grocers and Com- mission Merchants, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Canned Goods, Poultry, &c., 113 West Front street.

Brownell, W. J., & Co., Dealers in Boots and Shoes, 116 West Washing- ton Street, South of Court House.

Bryant, J. H., Contractor aud Builder. Shop on East street, between Jefferson and North.

Buffinan, K., Plain and Ornamental Painting, Graining, Paper-Hanging, Calcimining and Bronzing, corner Main and Washington streets.

Bunn, T. J., Banker.

Burke, Jeff, Horse-shoeing and Job Work, corner Center and Olive streets. Buxton, W., Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, 701 West Chestnut st. Caldwell, R. M., Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Canned Fruits, &e .. 10052 North Main street.

Camp, Charles, Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Provisions, Canned Fruits, &c., 317 North Center street.

Carlock, W. B., Attorney at Law. Money to Loan. Agency for the Cu- nard Line of Steamships. Office over People's Bank.

Camp, C. L., Dealer in Furniture No- tions, Queensware, Glassware, Wood and Willow Ware, and a general assortment of House-Furnishing Goods, 106 East Front street.

Carlton & Kerr, Livery, Feed and Sale Stahle, 12, 14 and 16 East Wash- ington street. Carriages furnished for funerals.

Coultar, Thomas, Contractor and Builder. Shop corner Douglas and East streets.

Carr, Dr. C. R. Office 711 North Main street. Residence. 707 North Main street.

Chrisman, F. W., Dealer in Family Groceries and Provisions, 507 West Market street.

Cochrane, W. G., Manufacturing Confectioner, Foreign and Domestic Fruits and Nuts, Cigars and Tobaccos, 218 North Center street, West Side Square.

Condon, William, Dealer in Gro- eeries, Provisions, &c .; also Bread, Pies, Cakes, &c., 800 West Chestnut street.

Cox, N. W., House and Sign Painter, 114 South Main street.

Cox, T. J., Proprietor Union and Eagle Mills, Dealer in Flour, Feed, Meal and Grain. Custom and merchant milling done to order.

Creed, Dudley, Editor and Publisher of the Democrat News.

Daniels & Logan, Dealers in Fresh and Salt Meats, Lard, Sausages, &c., 515 North Main street.

Denison, Joseph, County Treasurer of McLean Co.

De Webber, Dr. P., 607 West Mar- ket street.

Dias, E., Manufacturer of Cigars, To- bacco and Pipes, Cigar-Cases, Tobacco- Pouches, Stems, &e., and sole manufac- turer of the Cyprus Cigar, 103 North Main street.

Diedrich, N., Proprietor of the Union Foundry and Machine Shop. Iron Fronts, Fencings, Grating, Shutters, Window Caps and Sills, 407 and 409 South Center street.

Dillingham, L. C., & Co., Manu- facturers of and Dealers in Plain, Stamped and Japanned Tin Ware, Glass and Wooden Ware, 3223 Main street.

Dillon, E., & Co., the oldest and most. extensive Importers and Breeders of Norman French Horses.

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The History of McLean County, Illinois; portraits of early settlers and prominent men, Part 151

Author: Le Baron, Wm., Jr. & Co., Chicago, Pub Publication date: 1879 Publisher: Chicago : W. Le Baron, Jr. Number of Pages: 1092

Author: Le Baron, Wm., Jr. & Co., Chicago, Pub
Publication date: 1879
Publisher: Chicago : W. Le Baron, Jr.
Number of Pages: 1092