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tioned above, one of the younger brothers, aged about five years, strayed away from home one day, became lost, and perished in the woods. It was several days before his body was found.
Becker A. saloon, P. O. Kickapoo. Behrnes M. H. Mrs. rettred, P. O. Kickapoo. Bemiuan P. farmer and merchant, P. O. Kickapoo.
BENSON JOHN Rev. rector Limestone Episcopal Church, Sec. 5, P. O. Peoria. Is a native of England, and came to Peoria county and the immediate vicinity of his present residence, in 1834.
Best P. farmer, P. O. Kickapoo. Bishop Henry, farmer, P. O. Peorla.
Bockins Jacob, farmer, P. O. Edwards Station.
Bone John Q. clerk recorder's office, P. O. Peorla. Bortz P. farmer, P. O. Peoria.
Brady John Mrs. farmer, P. O. Peoria.
Brooks W. J. farmer, P. O. Kickapoo.
Brown J. mail contractor and farmer, P. O. Kickapoo. Bontz Phil. farmer, P. O. Peoria. Bullard R. G. H. farmer and constable, P. O. Peorla. Camphell Elizabeth, farmer, P. O. Edwards Station. Carrigan Ann, farmer, P. O. Kickapoo.
Carter G. W. constable, P. O. Kickapoo. Cashin Wm. carpenter, P. O. Ki kapoo. Chambers John, farmer, P. O. Peoria. Christain Valentine, farmer, P. O. Kickapoo.
Coats R. laborer. P. O. Kickapoo.
Cochran Joseph, farmer, P. O. Peoria. Cochran R. farmer, P. O. Peoria.
COLLIER JOSEPH, coal miner, Sec. 25, P. O. Peoria.
Conner C. butcher, P. O. Kickapoo. Clancy E. farmer and miner, P. O. Peoria.
Dickenshide L. retired, P. O. Kickapoo. Dimon Samuel, farmer, P. O. Peoria. Dombough J. carpenter. P. O. Kickapoo. Dory M. farmer, P. O. Peoria.
Dunseth J. C. mason, P. O. Kickapoo.
Esple Martha, farmer, P. O. Peoria.
FASH CHARLES, blacksmith and farmer, Sec. 2, P. O. Peoria, was born in the city of New York, June 10, 1828. His parents, Daniel and Phoebe Fash nee Campbell came to Illinois in 1835. Their objective point was the neighborhood of Farmington, in the Harkness settlement. At that time there was neither Indian trail nor road to guide them, and the country was an almost undisturbed wild, In 1850 they removed to Sec. 2, this township, after which Charles Fash served three years at the trade of black- smith with Richard Heaton, in Peoria. November 19, 1849, he married Frances Jane, daughter of J. W. and Abigail Smith nee Bixler, who was born in Ohio, May 9, 1829. In 1852 they went to Knoxville, and in 1854 crossed the plains to California. For one thousand miles of the trip Mr. Fash walked and carried his first- born on his back. After bearing five children Mrs. Fash died, May 6, 1867. The children were : Frances O., born Oct. 27, 1852, died Sept. I, 1853, Adraella R., born April 25, 1854, died March 6, 1864; Sarah A., born July 27, 1857, married Hugh Hart, May, 1879 ; John D., born Sept. 8, 1860; Philip Sheridan, born April 10, 1865. In August after his wife's death Mr. Fash left California and returned to Knoxville, reach- ing there Sept. 16. Sept. 15, 1868, he married Miss Mary, daughter of Eli and Matilda Cover nee Bream. This marriage is without issue. In 1874 they removed
from Knoxville and settled as above. Mrs. Fash is a member of the Lutheran Church. Politically, Mr. Fash is Independent, with Republican sympathies. He owns fifty-seven acres of land, valued at $35 an acre.
FASH HENRY, farmer, Sec. II, P. O. Peoria, is a son of Daniel and Phoebe Fash, nee Campbell, and was born in Peoria county, near Farmington, about 1842, and bred as a farmer. The 12th of February. 1860, he married Lavina, daughter of Matthew and Jane Harris, born in London, England, October 26, 1841, and brought by her parents to America when she was eight months old. They began farm life on the bluff near Peoria. In July, 1867, they went to Miss- ouri, but returned in October, 1869, and settled where they now live. They have had eight children - Katie, born September 23, 1861 ; Thomas Henry, born July 23, 1863 ; Jennie Stella, born August 5, 1865 ; Addie Lois, born August 24, 1867, died September 20, 1868 ; Addie Lois, (2.) born October 4, 1869 ; Charles Wil- liam, born March 8, 1872, died December 5, 1876 ; Lizzie May, born October 11, 1877, died December 3, 1876 ; Andrew Daniel, born August 3, 1878. In re- ligion they lean to the Methodists. In politics Mr. Fash is of Republican proclivities. Has been constable six years.
Forney Jesse Y. farmer, P. O. Kickapoo. Foulk J. L. C. harness maker, P. O. Kickapoo. Frye Henry, farmer, P. O. Peoria.
Gehr John, farmer, P. O. Edwards Station. Gillis Ignitz, farmer, P. O. Kickapoo.
GOODRICH RUFUS C. farmer, Sec. 8, P. O. Peoria. The subject of this mention is the third son and fourth child of James B. and Mary Goodrich, nee Clark, and was born in Portsmouth, Scioto county, Ohio, December 19, 1817. His father was a common lahorer, and as fast as his children grew large enough they were put to work to assist in supporting the fam- ily. When Rufus C. was about ten years of age the father went as help on a flat boat to New Orleans, and sickened and died in that city, leaving his wife and eight children. The next eight years were full of struggles and trials to the Goodrich family, but at the end of that time they rented a farm, which was man- aged in the main by Rufus. In the meantime he traded a horse to Gen. William Kendall, then post master at Portsmouth, for the 160 acres of land upon which he now lives. On the 16th day of April, 1848, soon after his mother's death, he reached Peoria on his way to see and occupy his land, and immediately commenced its improvement. He had but little means and worked by the month, day or job, wherever he could get work to do, to earn means to pay for such work on his land as he could not do himself. His home place is valued at $50 an acte. Besides this he owns 160 acres in Miss- ouri. On the 23d day of January, 1853, he married Mariah P., daughter of George W. and Elizabeth Fash, nee llill, who was born in the city of New York, May
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14, 1833, by whom he has had ten children - Mary Jane, born June 22, 1954. died 17th of August follow- ing ; Sarah Ann, born August 24, 1855 ; Henry T., born September 4. 1857 ; James K., born July 3, 1859, died January 24, 1861 ; William F., born April 21, 1861; John E., born February 27, 1863; Joseph J., born September 11, 1865 ; Mariah E., born November 9. 1867 ; Benjamin A., born September 29, 1871; Em- ma D., born January 3, 1874. The parents are mem- bers of the M. E. Church. Politically Mr. Goodrich is an ardent Kepublican.
Gordon A. farmer, P. O. Peorla. Graze Paul F. farmer, P. O. Peorla.
GRATEVANT ALBERT, farmer and coal operator, P. O. Peoria.
GREENWOOD CHARLES, farmer, Sec. 16. P. O. Peoria ; son of Thomas and Isabella Green- wood, nee Thompson, was born in Cumberland county, England, December 22, 1824. Ilis father was a butcher and small farmer. Charles remained at home and was kept at school until he was fifteen years old, when he was apprenticed to Capt. John Gates, master of the barque " Rosalind," to learn sea craft. IIe served four years as an apprentice, two years as third mate, a little more then two years as second mate, and two years as first mate, during which time he sailed to almost every known port. Five years of this time he was on the "Australia " a 1,000 ton ship. In 1850, he shipped on the "Queen of London " as second mate for New Or- leans, where he arrived June 10th, and came to Peoria on a steamboat as deck hand, reaching here about July Ist. Since then he has resided in Peoria county, for two years working as a farm hand, wherever he could find work to do. In 1852, he purchased eighty acres included in his present home-place, which now consists of 210 acres, valued at $10,500. The 10th of December, 1851, he married Mrs. Anna Peters, nee Campen, widow of John C. Peters, who died of cholera in Peoria, in 1849. They have no children, but they have raised two, John Peters, son of Mrs. G. by her first husband, and Maggie Campen, niece of Mrs. G. Mrs. Greenwood is a member of the German Lutheran Church, Mr. G. is a Presbyterian. Politically he is a Republican ; has been school director many years.
Gregory O. farmer, P. O. Kickapoo. Heberger C. blacksmith, P. O. Kickapoo.
Harrold C. shoemaker, P. O. Kickapoo.
Hail O. A. farmer, P. O. Peoria. Hraton E. farmer, P. O. Peoria. BeIntz A. Iarmer, P. O. Klekapoo. Heintz Andrew, Jr., farmer, P. O. Kickapoo.
Helnatz ( *. H. farmer, P. O. Klekapou.
Helotz F. farmer, P. O. Kickapoo. Helutz cleo. farmer, P. t. Kickapoo. Heintz Henry, fariner. P. O. Kickapoo. Holfinan N. farmer, P. O. Peoria.
Hoffman P. farmer, P. O. Peoria.
Howarth Richard, farmer, P. O. Edwards Station.
Howarth John, farmer, P. O. Edwards Station.
JONES CHARLES P., farmer, Sec. 3, P. O. Peoria, born in Kickapoo township, July 5, 1849, where he was educated and grew to manhood. llis parents
were Henry W. and Rebecca Jones, nee Miller. Charles inherited a natural aptitude from his father for me- chanics, and can make almost any thing that can be made of wood or iron. The 17th of November, 1860, he married Caroline, daughter of John and Ellen Daily, nee Finger, who was born in Rosefield township, Dec. 15, 1852. They have both always lived in the neigh- borhood where they were born. They have six chil- dren : John 11., born Oct. 6, 1870; Rebecca E., Oct. 23, 1871 ; Charles R., March 17, 1873; Timothy B., Nov. 22, 1874 ; Liva, May 23, 1876 ; Thos. R., March 10, 1878. Mrs. J. is an adherent of the Catholic Church ; Mr. J. of the Episcopal. In politics inde- pendent.
.Iones H. W. farmer, P. O. Peorla.
Jones S. coal miner. P. O. Peorla.
Jones W. coal miner. P. O. Peorla.
Keller John, harnessmaker, I'. O. Kickapoo.
KENNEDY JAMES, farmer, P. O. Peoria.
Keough Jas. retired. P. O. Kickapen,
Keough Thomas, eoal miner, P. O. Ktekapoo.
Kingsley t'has. M. farmer. P. O. Edwards Statlon.
Kingsley Fanny farmer, P. O. Peorla.
Kingsley Mary, farmer. P. O. Peorla.
Kingsley John, farmer, P. O. l'eorla.
Kock Geo. farmer, 1'. O. Peorla.
Koerner C. farmer, P. O. Kickapoo.
Krepling W. farmer. P. O. Peorla.
Lange E. farmer, P. O. Feorla.
Laser A farmer. P. O. Peorla.
Lazelle W. P. retired. P. O. Peoria.
Lonsdale Richard, farmer, l'. O. Peorla.
Mangan M. farmer, P. O. Kickapoo.
Mansfield N. retired. P. O. Peorla.
Marle Joseph, farmer. P. O. Pcorla.
Marle M. retired, P. O. Peorla.
MATTHEWS R. J. constable, P. O. Peoria.
MeCluggage J. farmer, P. O. Poorla.
MCCREADY JAMES, miner, P. O. Peoria.
Mear 1 .. farmer and hotel, P.O. Edwards Station. Miteh Fred farmer, P. O. Peoria.
Mitchell W. farmer, P. O. Edwards Station.
MOFFATT AQUILLA, farmer and coal miner, Sec. 25, P. O. Peoria, is a son of Benj. F. and Nancy Moffatt, nee Risden, born October 8, 1837. His father came to Peoria in June, IS22. During the lead mining excitement about 1826-7, he removed to Jo Daviess county, settling near Scales' Mound, where the subject of this sketch was born. The family moved back to l'eoria in 1854, where Aquilla grew to manhood, receiving such educational advantages as the district schools afforded. At the beginning of the war of the rebellion he enlisted in one of the first com- panies offered, but more men enlisted than could be used, and the company disbanded. Later, when the draft came on, he was enrolling officer, for two drafts. In February. 1865, he enlisted in the 14th Illinois Infantry, Company G., and served about nine months. On his return home, he resumed farming and coal mining. On July 3, 1861, he was united in marriage to Mary, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Ball, nee Kear, who was born in South Wales, June 6, 1543, and came with her parents to America, about 1849, and to Peoria county in 1852. They have had eight children, two of whom died in early infancy. The living are : Frank-
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lin A., born April 27, 1862 ; Edward A., born February 16, 1864; Sarah J., born October 18, 1865 ; Effie, born May 20, 1867 ; Samuel, born May 8, 1871 ; Anna S., born August 27, 1873. Mr. Moffatt belongs to the M. E. Church. In politics he is Republican.
MOFFATT JOSEPH, miner, P. O. Peoria.
MONROE JAMES, miner, P. O. Peoria. The Monroe family consisted of father, mother, three sons and eight daughters. All of them, except one married son and two married daughters, immigrated from Susquehanna county, Penn., in the year 1836, and landed in Peoria on the fifth day of September of that year. The married son and two married daughters and families followed a few years later. They settled on the extreme eastern border of Limestone township, where their occupation consisted of farming, milling and jobbing. Permelia, the youngest daughter, died in the year 1843, aged thirteen years ; Kessiah, the second daughter, died in 1845-Mr. Aldrich, (her hus- band) and family, have since resided in Chenango county, N. Y. ; Lois, the mother of the family, died in the year 1848; Anson, eldest son, died in the year 1849-a part of his family still resides in Limestone township; John, the second son, died in California in 1849, at the age of thirty-six years ; Samuel Monroe, father of the family, died in the year 1860, aged eighty years ; Emeline Monroe, nee Morse-Carothers, died June 8, 1879, and members of her family reside in Whiteside and Hancock counties, Ills., and Neosho county, Kansas ; Caroline Monroe, nee Hulse, seventh daughter, died January 10, 1880-her husband and family now reside in Cowley county, State of Kansas. Those who still survive are Eliza, eldest daughter, age seventy-two, and Mrs. Charlotte Monroe, nee Sholl, third daughter, resides in Pekin, Ills .; Mrs. Mary A. Monroe, nee Woodruff, sixth daughter, lives in the city of Peoria. James Monroe, third son, of Limestone township, Peoria county, is widely known throughout the south part of Peoria county, from the fact of his long residence here, and also from having been engaged in the milling business and in various official positions in the township of Limestone. He is now running his coal mine near his residence. The Monroes were of Scotch descent, and Democratic in politics.
Mosinger M. farmer, P.O. Kickapoo. Mulvaney C. blacksmith, P.O. Kickapoo. Nevll Catharloe, P.O. Kickapoo. Paff H. T. farmer, P.O. Peoria.
Peterson G. farmer, P.O. Peoria.
PETERSEN JOHN R. horticulturist, Sec. 26, P. O. Peoria. Son of Peter I. and Geeske Peter- sen, nee Roelts ; was born in Pilsen, Kingdom of Han- over, Germany, 14th November, 1838. He came to America with parents in 1853, who settled in the im- mediate vicinity of his present residence, and where John grew to manhood, as a farmer. He commenced working among the farmers soon after coming to Amer-
ica, and continued industriously at that business until he was of age, without the privilege of attending school. On the 20th of May, 1867, he married Marga- ret, daughter of William and Nora Price, nee Baldwin, born in Wales, 28th December, 1839. Her parents came to America when she was about five years of age, and settled at Frostberg, Maryland, and in 1855 she went to West Virginia, remained there about eight years, and came to Peoria in the Spring of 1865, and in 1867 was married. They settled on the place they still occupy, and engaged in the culture of small fruits, and own twenty-two acres of land, which is exclusively devoted to this business, and which has been made re- muneratively productive. Valued at $100 per acre. They both belong to the South Limestone M. E. Church. Politically Mr. P. is independent.
Pillman J. farmer, P.O. Peoria. Powers John, farmer, P.O. Peoria.
Pratt R. D. farmer and hotel, P.O. Peoria.
Prontsman F. farmer, P.O. Peoria.
Radley R. merchaot, P.O. Peoria.
Randle A. farmer and coal miner, P.O. Peorla.
ROELFS JOHN, farmer, Sec. 26, P. O. Peoria. Born in Groothazen, Province of Hanover, Germany, 3d August, 1841. His parents, Simon and Margaret Roelfs, nee Smid, came to America in 1850, and in the Spring of 1851 settled at Peoria. In the Fall located on the northwest quarter of Sec. 26, where John grew to manhood as a farmer, receiving the advantages of the district school. The 16th January, 1870, he mar- ried Etta, daughter of John and Aje Riemann, nee Hatterman, who was born in Wognard, Hanover, Ger- many, 3d March, 1841, and came to America in 1868. They first settled at their present home, a part of the Roelfs homestead. They have had four children, none of them surviving infancy. Mr. and Mrs. R. are not communicants of any church. Politically Mr. R. is a Democrat. He has been school treasurer since 1874, and has handled $33,000, accounting for every cent. Mr. R.'s father was born in 1796, and is hale and hearty. His mother died in 1866, in her 66th year. Schlink Jobn B. farmer, P.O. Kickapoo. Schlink V. retired, P.O. Kickapoo.
Schmidt Adam, farmer, P.O. Kickapoo.
Schmidt Johannes, Iarmer, P.O.Kickapoo.
Schmidt Lanrenz, farmer, P.O. Kickapoo. Schmnek J. farmer, P. O. Peoria.
SCHULZ FREDERICK W. justice of the peace and coal miner, Sec. 13, P. O. Peoria ; son of John Frederick and Louisa Schulz, nee Wagener ; was born in Berlin, Prussia, April 16, 1829. He learned the trade of a machinist, serving seven years, and came to America June 13, 1851. He first settled in Dodge county, Wisconsin, thence came to Peoria county, in June, 1865, and settled as above. Ile engaged as man- ager and bookkeeper for his brother, Angust Shulz, who was operating the coal bank now managed by Frederick Mohn. His brother died in April, 1875, and he continued to manage the business in the interest of the widow for a time, when he commenced mining on
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his own account, and is still so engaged. December 26, 1868, he was married to Martha Ashue, who was born in Westminster, London, England, August 25, 1835, and came to America with her parents, William and Mary Fowler, nee Tipper, in 1845. The marriage is without children. l'olitically Mr. Schulz is a Dem- ocrat. Hle was elected justice of the peace in April. 1877. for a term of four years ; is also school director. Religiously, he is a Free Thinker. His wife was a member of the Baptist Church.
Secretan C. farmer, P.O. Peorla. Shapley John, physician, P.O. Kickapoo. shotte Win. farmer. P.O. Kickapoo.
shoup John, larmer, P.O. Edwards Station.
SHOUP ABRAM M. farmer, Sec. 23, P. O. Ilarker's Corners. This native Illinoisan is a son of Abram and Sarah Shoup, nee Crittenden, and was born in Fulton county, December 12, 1844. When he was a lad his parents removed to llancock county, and settled near Carthage, where he grew to manhood a- a farmer, with such educational advantages as were of- fered by the district schools. In 1861 he enlisted in what was intended to be the Black Hawk Cavalry, but the company became the nucleus of the 7th Missouri Cavalry regiment. At the expiration of three years the remains of the regiment re-enlisted as veterans and consolidated with the First Missouri Cavalry, and served to the close of the war. He was mustered out at Little Rock, Ark., September 1, 1865 ; returned to
Hancock county and remained until 1967, when he came to this township. August 13, 1868, he married llenrietta, daughter of Cooley G. and Elizabeth Ann Curtis, nee Neson, who was born in Woodford county, August 31, 1549. Her parents settled on the place now occupied by her and her husband in 1851. They were in easy financial circumstances and left each of their children a good farm or its equivalent. Their marital union resulted in three children - Regenia Belle, born August 17, 1870; James Franklin, March 7, 1873, and Joseph llarvey, born March 20, 1877. Protestant. Politically Mr. S. is a Democrat. The farm consists of 400 acres, valued at $35 an acre.
Stulth John, farmer. P O. Kickapoo. Smith John W , Iarmer. P. O. Kickapoo.
Steer Richard, farmer. P. O. Edwards Station.
Stevens K., farmer, P. O. Peorla.
Stinger Frank, Jr., farmer. I. O. Kickapoo. Strasbaugh Loulsa, seamstress. P O Kickapoo.
Sw nbasky F . farmer. P. (. Kickapoo. Swink John W., farmer. P. (. Peurla
Nyeiz T., tobacconist, 1'. 0. Kickapoo. Thomas J. A., farmer. P O Kickasuo. Vanarsdale John, farmer. P. O. Peorla
Varden P., farmer, I' O. Edwards Station.
Vickary H., coal operator and farmer, P. O. Peoria
Voorhees J., farmer. P. O. Kickapoo. Watters H .. farmer, 1' 1. Peoria,
Whiting Wm., farmer. 1ยบ. O. Kickapoo.
Winter F., farmer. t' O. Peoria.
Window F. W., laborer, P. O. Kickapoo.
WIETE CHARLES, Sec. 13, l'. O. Peoria. WOLLAND EDWIN, coal operator, P. O.
Peoria.
Young A., merchant, P. O. Kickapoo. Young Henry C., physician, 1. O. Kickapoo.
Zuman Casper F., shormaker. P. O. Kick apoo.
Zerwekh J., farmer, P. O. Peorla.
LOGAN TOWNSHIP.
Barlow S. T. farmer, P. O. Trivoil. Beecher A. H. farmer, P. O. Summerville. Illandin F. A. farmer. 1. O. Harker's Corners. Bobanan .. G. farmer, P. O. Peoria.
Bourne S. J. Mrs. farmer. 1. 1). Smithville.
BROOKS S. W. farmer, Sec. 28, P. O. Smith- ville. Son of William and Elizabeth (Irwin) Brooks, father a native of Pennsylvania, mother of Ireland. They emigrated from York Co., Pa., to Highland Co., Ohio in 1819, where they raised a family of five sons and two daughters. The subject of this sketch was born in York Co., l'a., on the 4th day of April, 1812. Married Miss Percilla, daughter of John Turbett, born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, July 1. 1817. Five children blessed their umon, three living, John B., Henry M., Thos. C. John B., I> a graduate of the Homoepathic College in New York city, and has for four years been practicing me licine in llot Springs, Ark. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. H. was at the organization of the township and was one of the first justices of the peace elected. Mr. B. has succeeded in accumulating a fine property. Hlad three sons in the Union army.
BROOKS W. A. farmer, Sec. 28, P. O. Smith- ville. Was born in Highland Co. Ohio, on the 6th day of August, 1821, reared on a farm and was educated in the common school. At the age of nineteen learned the blacksmith trade which he followed for four years, then came to Illinois in 1845. In 1848, married Miss Rosanna F., daughter of John McCullough, She was born in Adams Co., Ohio, July 15, 1830. Eleven child- ren blessed this union, nine of which are still living. three girls and six boys, viz., John I., Wmn. H., Rohl. W., Martha J., James A., Elizabeth Wren, Rosa P., Thos. W., Chas. W., all of which are living in the town- ship. They are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. B. had 260 acres of land, 200 of which is in a high state of cultivation. Valued at $13,000.
Buchanan John, farmer, 1' O. Smithville. Hurbanan W 1 . P. O. smithville.
Huck W. J farmer 1'. (. Harker's Corners
COLTER GEORGE, blacksmith and jobber. 1, O. Smithville, is the son of Richard and Cynthia (Gurnsey) Colter, mother a native of Vermont and father of Canada. Mr. C. was born in Hastings Co.,
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Canada West, on the 12th of June, 1844. Was reared and educated a farmer. In 1864 came to Illinois and worked in Elmwood a short time, then went to Far- mington, Fulton Co., remaining three years. Thence to Trivoli and to Peoria, and in 1876 came to Smith- ville where he still resides. Married Miss Mary Mon- lux, who was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, Nov. 27, IS49. George E., lda Blanch, Ilerbert Lee, and Harry have been born to them. Mr. and Mrs. Colter are members of the M. E. Church.
Collough W. T. farmer, P. O. Trivoli.
COTTINGHIAM J. B. farmer and fine stock breeder, Sec. 20, P. O. Smithville, is the son of Thomas and Lydia (McNamer) Cottingham. Mother a native of Kentucky, and father of Maryland, who immigrated when a boy to Kentucky, and thence to Hamilton county, Ill., in 1823, where he married. In 1843, came to Peoria county and settled in Logan township. The subject of this sketch was born in Hamilton county, Ill., on the 5th of May, 1828. Married Miss Nancy E. daughter of Robert Kinsey, born May 10, 1843, who bore him two children, Ira D. and Annie May. Mr. C. owns 322 acres of land, 290 under good cultivation and valued at $20,000. He has for the last twelve years made a specialty of breeding pure blooded Poland China hogs. Has turned off sixty head that averaged 520 pounds each, the finest that ever went into Chicago market. Mr. C. came to the county a poor boy. Cottingham J. V. farmer. P. O. Trivoli.
Conch L. farmer, P. O. Harker's Corners.
COULTER S. L. farmer, Sec. 12, P. O. Sum- merville.
Cox Wm. farmer, P. O. Summerville.
Crow A. D. farmer, P. O. Peoria.
Doubet Jos. Jr. farmer, P. O. Summerville. Downing J. D. farmer, P. O. Smithville.
Downlg R. P. farmer, P. O. Smithville.
Dumars Geo. W. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. Emons J. A. farmer, P. O. Trivoli.
Emons W. H. farmer, P. O. Trivoli.
Emmons Wm. H. farmer, P. O. Trivoli.
ERB D. L. contractor and stone mason, P. O. Smithville.
ERFORD SIMON H. merchant and post- master, Pass Ridge,
Ewalt Ciem, farmer, P. O. Peorla.
Finley R. M. farmer, P. O. Summerville.
FORBES THOMAS, farmer, Sec. 27, P. O. Smithville, is the son of William and Susan Forbes, natives of Ireland. In 1837 they came to Peoria and located in Logan township. Thomas was born in Mon- mouth county, N. J., on the 3d of May, 1830, and was there reared and educated. Married Catharine, daugh- ter of Charles Cox. She was born in Pennsylvania, Jan. 1, 1837, and is the mother of five children : Ian- tha L. now Mrs. John Foster; Susan, now Mrs. John Stewart ; Ida M., Thomas and Fannie E. They are members of the Presbyterian Church, and own eighty acres of land, valued at $4,000. In 1862 Mr. F. en-
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