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COON GEORGE, farmer, Sec. 33, P. O. Summer- ville. Was born in Dover, Duchess Co., N. V., Sept. 21. 1814. Came to l'eoria Co. in 1852, where he has resided since, except ten years in Knox Co. Married Miss Sarah Burhantz, born in the same place in 1819. She died in 1854, having been the mother of six child- ren, three living, viz., George, John and Elmer. Mr. C. married Jane Venger, who was born in Hampshire Co., Va., Nov. 20, 1826, by whom he has had five child- ren, viz., Bathena, Ilattie, Emma, Walter and Winnie. Members of the M. E. Church. llas 160 acres of land
valued at $5,000. Came here with only $40 in his pocket, with an invalid wife and six children. Noth- ing to commence with but by industry and economy has made a good home.
Coyle Thos. Oak Hill, P. O. Rosefield.
Coulter J. S. farmer, F. O. Rosedeld.
Corle M., P. O. Rosenfeld.
Dalley C. farmer, F. O. Kickapoo.
Dalley J. farmer, P. O. Kickapoo.
Darius Hi. Iarmer. P. O. Koscheld.
Dawson Andrew, farmer, P O. Ktosefield.
Dawson C. farmer, P. O. Roselleld.
DAWSON JACOB, merchant, P. O. Kose- ticld. Son of Isaac and Ilannah Dawson, natives of Morgan Co., Va., where his father died at the age of sixty-five. Mother after coming to this county died in Kickapoo township at the age of eighty-four years and six months. Jacob was born in same county Jan. 28, 1816, where he received his early education in a log house, with slabs for seats and writing desks. Married Mary Ann, daughter of Wm. and Rebecca Koby, born in Washington Co., Md., Nov. 16, 1816, died June 16, 1879. Came from Virginia to Fairfield Co., Ohio, in 1337, where he remained seven years. In 1844 came to l'eoria county and located in Kickapoo township a short time. Thence to Rosefield township where he has been since. About 1860 engaged in grain and stock business. In 1878 met with a misfortune, having his warehouse and contents of 3,500 bushels of grain burned. Is at present engaged in a general mercantile business. Carries a stock of $3,000 and does a cash business of $15,000. Came to the State with a team, moved into a log cabin 14 x 14, with clapboard door, mud chimney. Dwtre D). farmer, P. O. Rosefield, Echols D., P O. Rosefield
Edward G. farmer, P. O. Roseheld.
Ersninger Y. farmer, l'. O. Kickapoo.
Falt Walter, farmer, 1'. O. Rosenfeldt.
Fewings Elizabeth, farmer, P. 1. Roscheld.
FORNEY E. Y. merchant and postmaster, Oak 11ill, P. O. Rosefield. Son of George and Elizabeth Forney, natives of York Co., Pa. The subject of this sketch was born in the same place, where he received his early education. When he was seventeen years old, left home and went to Baltimore, Md., and learned the drug business, and afterwards conducted it for him- self for fourteen years. In 1859 came to l'eoria, where he had four brothers, and remained one year. Thence to St. Louis in the commission business for a year, and owing to the excitement of the war, he returned to Edwards Station, remaining two years, where he be- came acquainted with and married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Switzer, born in Cumberland, Md., in 1843. She bore him three children, two living, Clyde C. and John W., who was named after the noted John W. Forney of Pennsylvania, who is a cousin of Mr. Forney. On their wedding tour Mr. F. bought the goods for his present business and located at Oak Ilill where he has remained since. Mr Forney was commissioned twice under Abraham Lincoln as post- master.
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Ford W. farmer. P. O. Kickapoo. Gillise HI. farmer, P. O. Rosefield. Green O. B. farmer, P. O. Trivoll. Greenhalgh R. farmer, P. O. Trivoli.
GRUNDY JAMES, farmer and coal dealer, P. O. Trivoli. Was born in Lancashire, Eng., March 10, 1830; came to the United States in 1852 ; stopped in Fall River, Mass., one year, thence came to Illinois. Married Miss Margaret Bowen, who was born in England in 1837. Six children have been born to them - Rich- ard, Henry, Edward, Thomas, Elizabeth ard Margaret. Has eighty acres of land, valued at $2,000; has a coal bank with a vein of 41/2 feet. Enlisted in IOSth I. V. 1., Co. G. Was in the battles of Magnolia Hills, Siege of Vicksburg, Arkansas Post, Champion Hills, Jack- son, Miss., Guntown, Tenn .. and Mobile. Was in every battle of the company, and was always found at his post.
Hammerbacher L. farmer. P. O. Trivoli. Hanlon Jno. farmer. P. O. Kickapoo. Harper D. farmer, P. O. Edwards Station. Harper W. H. farmer, P. O. Edwards Station.
HASSELBACHER JOHN PETER, far- mer, Sec. 7, P. O. Rosefield. Was born in Bavaria, Germany, Noy. 13. 1828, where he received his early education. Married Miss Eva Gundaker. She was born in same place, March 7, 1826. They have four children - Ludwig, Catharine D., Mary I., and Simon P. Emigrated from Germany to the United States, Nov. 27, 1857; came on sailing vessel ; was forty- eight days in making the trip ; arrived in Peoria Co. Dec. 4, where he has remained since. Has eighty acres of land, valued at $3,000. They are members of the M. E. Church, of Oak Hill. Mr. H. has held the office of school trustee and other local offices. Healter F. farmer, P. O. Kickapoo.
Holt Jas. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. Holt Mary, Oak Hill, P. O. Rosefield.
HOLT THOMAS, farmer, Sec. 29, P. O. Rosc- field. Was born in Dancashire, England, April 10, 1823. Came to the United States in 1854, and arrived in Peoria June 16, of the same year. In the Spring of 1855 came on the farm where he now lives. Married Susanna Hitchen ; she was born in the same place in 1826. Six living children compose their family, viz : James, Benjamin L., Thomas H., Mary E., Lawrence C., Florence E. Mr. and Mrs. II. are members of the M. E. Church. Has 175 acres of land, valued at $5,- 000. When he arrived in Peoria county had only one 5-franc piece in his pocket. On Nov. 12, 1866, was burned out, and lost $700, which was a big loss for him at that time.
Hullck MI. farmer, P. O. Edwards Station. Hutchinson. James, carpenter, P. O. Rosefield. Hutchinson John, retired, P. O. Rosefield. Imler Daniel, laborer, P. O. Rosefield. Kauffman Hannah, P. O. Rosefield.
KELLOGG W. R. farmer, Sec. 19, P. O. Rose- field. is the son of Philo and Sally A. Kellogg ; father native of New York; mother of Connecticut. Was born in Weathersfield, Conn., Aug. 4, 1827. Came to
Peoria county in 1844, and located in Brimfield town- ship, where he followed farming. Married Miss Cecilia l'. Moore, who was born in Scoharie county, N. Y., Jan. 22, 1832. Their marriage resulted in three chil- dren - Clarence W., Eva C. and Lena May. Are members of the Congregational Church. In 1856 Mr. K. settled on the place where he now lives. IIas 240 acres of land, eighty acres under good cultivation, and valued at $5,000, and 160 acres valued at $2,500. Has held several local offices. Mr. K. is a relative of Judge Kellogg, of Canton, also of Pitt Kellogg, of Louisiana. In 1836 the father of the subject of this sketch came to this county and located 600 acres of land.
KESSLER HENRY, farmer, Sec. 4, P. O. Rosefield, was born in Germany, April 24, 1820, came to the U. S. in 1850, in a sailing vessel ; was nine weeks making the trip ; landed in New York. Thence went to Jefferson county, Mo. where he lived sixteen years. In 1866, came to this county, where he bought his present farm. Married Miss Elizabeth Black, born in Germany in IS26. Have four children : Henry E., George, Maggie and John. Are members of the M. E. Church. Their homestead consists of 116 acres of land under good cultivation, valued at $6,000. When Mr. K. came to this county he was very poor, but hard work has brought success.
KING DANIEL, farmer, Sec. 26, P. O. Ed- wards Station, was born in Peoria county, Ills., Novem- ber 4, IS45, where he was brought up and educated. Married Miss Elizabeth Trigger, who was born in Peoria county, March 28, 1851 ; and is the mother of four children : Ebenezer, born October 30, 1871 ; Leno- ra, born December 16, 1874; Ella May, born April 3. 1876 ; Maud E., born July 13, 1879. Rents 160 acres of the homestead of his father. Enlisted in 131st I. V. I., Company A., Captain Il. H. Andrew; was in several lively skirmishes ; mustered out at Columbus, Georgia.
Largent J. K. farmer. P. O. Edwards Station. Larbel F. farmer, P. O. Kickapoo. Letterman H. farmer, P. O. Kickapoo.
Lonsdale W. farmer, P. O. Edwards Station.
Mann A. retired, P. O. Rosefield. MeIntyre P. farmer, P. O. Rosefield.
Mcintyre F. farmer, P. O. Rosefield. Meecham Jno. P. O. Rosefield.
Miller W. W., P. O. Rosefield.
Moody J. M. farmer, P. O. Rosefield.
MOODY JOHN S. retired farmer, P. O. Rose- field, son of James and Peggy (Richardson) Moody, natives of England. Father died at the age of seventy- six years, mother at the age of ninety-four, in England. Were the parents of eleven children, four of which are living. John S. was born in Yorkshire, England, De- cember 26, 1809 ; came to the United States in 1842, and located on section 29, when the country was wild and the inhabitants scattering. Married Ann, daugh- ter of James Metcalfe ; she was born in England, August 23, 1810, died January 18, 1869, having borne
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four children : James M., Mary Ann. Thomas and Elizabeth, of which the two sons are living. The family are adherents of the M. E. Church. Mr. Moody has held several local offices.
Moody S. farmer. P.O. Rosefield.
Morris Henry, farmer, P.O. Trivoll.
Murphy Jos. farmer, P.O. Edwards Statton. Nader E. farmer, P.O. Kickapoo.
NIXON AUSTIN, farmer, Sec. 17. P. O. Rose- field, son of George and Catherine Nixon, was born in Hampshire county, Va., May 15, 1817, and immigrated with his parents to Perry county. Ohio, in 1828, when that country was wild, and in 1844, came to Peoria county. Married Adeline Auld in Ohio, in 1841 ; she was born in Brownsville, Pa., February 11, 1324. Ten children were born to them, seven living, viz : George, Thomas, Louisa, Mary, Robert, Emma and Nettie. Are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. N. has held several local offices. They came through with teams from Ohio; were twenty-one days on the road ; moved into a log cabin, 14 x 16, with a family of seven, and used an old-fashioned fire-place, made of sticks and mud, with puncheons for floor. Their capital con- sisted of one horse, bedding, and five dollars in his pocket ; of that amount, paid out two dollars and a half for a doctor's bill, soon after. Owns 160 acres of land, 140 acres under good cultivation; valued at $3,000.
Nixon J. farmer. P. O. Rosenfeld.
Nixon T. J. farmer. P. O. Rosefield.
Radley Jno. farmer, P. O. Peoris. Ramsling J. farmer, P. O. Trivoll.
Remhart M. farmer. P. O. Kickapoo.
Remehart N. farmer, P. O. Kickapoo.
ROBBINS HI. S. farmer, Sec. 18. P. O. Rose- field, son of Henry and Elza (llart) Robbins, father native of Conn., mother of N. Y. They immigrated to Rosefield township, where they located, and raised a family of five children, two boys and three girls. Father died in 1874, and mother has been dead for some years. They were members of the M. E. Church, and died in the faith. The subject of this sketch was born in Hartford county, Conn., Dec. 16, 1330. Came to Rosefield township when he was nine years old. At that time there were only two houses between where he now lives and Trivoli. He knew almost every man in the county. The prairies were wild, and there was plenty of game. In 1838 his father came to Rosefield and traded a clock for 200 acres of land. Mr. R. mar- ried Christiana, daughter of Nehemiah Stevens, of Hartford county, Conn. She was born in Middlesex county, Conn., March 10, 1834. Has 80 acres of land under good cultivation, valued at $4,000.
Rosencrantz .1. W. farmer. P. O. Edwards Station. Shapley 1r. 1. 0. Rosenfeld.
Shugart S. Iarmer, P. O. Trivoti.
Slane D. farmer, 1. O. Krama Station.
SLANE SAMUEL, farmer, Sec. 23. P. O. Krams Station, son of Elias P. and Barbara Slane nee Ilayes, was born in Seneca county, O., Oct. 9, 1840. Was brought up and educated there until sixteen years
of age, attending school part of the time in Tuffin. Accompanied his parents to Illinois, arriving at l'eoria on the 7th day of April, 1856. The first year of his residence in the county, Samuel engaged as a month y laborer among farmers and others. In the Spring of 1858 he bought a tract of wild prairie land in Wig- ford county, near El Paso, and commenced improving it. Raised and sold corn at ten cents per butel to help pay for it. He continued breaking prairie and often got up at two o'clock in the morn- ing, hunted and yoked his cattle, and went to work. In the Fall of 1864. he sold out in Woodford county and came to Peoria county, and bought his present home in this township. In Oct ber, 1865, married Miss Celia Gillhorn, by whom he had one child, William L., born Dec. 10, 1867. The mother died when her babe was six days old, and in February. 1868, Mr. S. married Martha A. Casey, widow of John Casey and sister of his first wife. This marriage is without issue. Owns 45 acres of land, valued at $5.000 Politically, a Democrat. Religiously, accepts the Bible as the inspired word of God, and as his rule of faith and action.
Smith J. L. farmer. P. O. Rosefield.
Smith Jacob, farmer, P. O. Rosenfeld.
Sold J. B. farmer. P. O. Edwarda Station.
Suggens 31. farmer, P. O. Krams Station.
Stenger F. farmer. 1'. O. Kickapoo.
Sweltzer J. W. farmer. P. O. Rosefield.
Srombasky F. farmer, 1. O. Kickapoo.
V'anarsdale J. farmer, P. O. Kickapoo.
Walker J . farmer, P. O. Edwards Station.
Walford S. farmer, P. O. Edwards Station.
Witherell L. farmer. P. O. Rosefield.
Wilson R. farmer, P. O. Klekapoo.
Wolford Geo. farmer. 1. 0. Rosenfeld.
Wrigley James, farmer. P. O. Trivoll.
Wrigley Joseph, fariner. P. O. Trivoll.
Wrigley Thos. farmer, P. O. Trivoli.
YINGER JJOHN, farmer, Sec. 2S, P. O. Ed- wards Station. Son of Casper and Winneford Yinger. who immigrated to this State in 1836. In 1837 came to Rosefield township among the earliest settlers. John was born in Hampshire county, Va., March 30, 1531. Left Virginia when he was six years old and came to this county, where he has followed farming since. Mar- ried Miss Rebecca Rynearson, who was born Novem- ber 1, 1833. Seven children blessed their union, viz Ephriam P., Sarah J., Laura A., Henrietta, Francis F ... Ada M .. and Winnie. Members of the M. E. Chorch. Mr. Vinger has 311 acres of land under good cultiva- tion, valued at $12,000. Enlisted in the 77th Regiment I. V. I., Company K. Mustered in at Peoria in 198 2 The principal engagements were Vicksburg, Arkansas l'ost, Magnolia IHill, Champion, Black Kiver, Siege of Vicksburg, and capture. Thence to New Orleans at the time of the Red River defeat, when several of their men were captured, was on a furlough. Thence Fort Gaines, Fort Morgan, Spanish Fort, and Mobile. Was in the service nearly three years; was orderly sergeant and had command of the company most of the time. Was always found at his post.
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TIMBER TOWNSHIP.
Ider Geo. farmer, P. O. Glassford. shbell David, farmer, P. O. Glassford.
BANDY G. W. coal miner and farmer, Sec. 24, . O. Glassford. anby Samuel, farmer, P. O. Glassforil.
BANDY S. C. coal miner, P. O. Glassford.
ateman Isaac, farmer. P. O. Glassford. landin William, Farmer, P. O. Harker's Corners. ohanan John, farmer, P. O. Glassford. utton J. C., M. D., P. O. Glassford.
BOTTS T. W. ice dealer, P. O. Kingston.
ooth James, farmer, P. O. Mapleton. otts Thos. lee dealer, P. O. Kingston. reese P. farmer, P. O. Glassford. rown Joseph, Jarmer, P. O. Kingston. uchanan Heury, farmer. P. O. Mapleton. alhoun John, farmer, P. O. Mapleton. unpbfer P. farmer, P. O. Pass Ridge. illtew Joseph, Farmer, P. O. Glassjord ark J. Q. farmer. P. O. Glassford. ark Martin, farmer, P. O. Glassford. ossen Adam, farmer. P. O. Glassford. alvin Benj. farmer, P. O. Glassford. alvin John, farmer, P. O. Glassford. alvin Wm. farmer, P. O. Glassford. oultlee Mary, farmer. P. O. Glassford.
COWSER G. W. farmer, Sec. 15, P. O. Glass- ·rd.
wser Henry M. farmer, P. O. Glassford.
DAVIS J. W. engineer, res. Glassford, is the n of John H. and Mary E. Davis nee Downing, who migrated to Illinois from Ohio in 1852, and located
Bloomington where they resided two years, then .me to Peoria Co. Mr. D. was born in Bridgeport, elmont Co., Ohio, Jan. 31, 1840, and was educated in le common school, He married Miss Maryetta hompson, daughter of J. S. Thompson. She was born Knox Co., Oct. 1, 1847. They are the parents of re children, two sons and three daughters. Mr. and rs. Davis are members of the Baptist Church of ilton Co. Mr. D. came to the State a poor boy, but is by his own energies procured a good property and )me.
avis W. H., miller, P. O. Kingston.
DEMPSEY HANNAHI, hotel keeper, King- on, P. O., Kingston mines, was born in England. id came to this country at the time of the London kposition. She married John Harrison, who died ay 24, 1864, leaving one child. She afterwards mar- ed Robert Tremble, who died about five years after. er third husband was Anthony Dempsey, who also ed about five years subsequent to their marriage. rs. D. has some property in town, and is in comfort- ile circumstances.
vel J. M., farmer, P. O. Glassford. pl H. B., farmer, P. O. Glassford.
Il Joseph, farmer, P. O. Glassford.
DUBOIS ISAIAII R. farmer, Sec. 17, P. O lassford.
son John, farmer, P. O. Glassford.
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Erford B., farmer. P. O. Pass Rlige. Ewing R. C., farmer, P. O. Kingston.
EWING R. C. blacksmith, P. O. Kingston.
FAHNENSTOCK CHARLES E. mer- chant, residence Glassford ; son of Col. A. L. and Sarah E. Fahnenstock, nee Doane, was born in Timber town- ship, Peoria county, on the 29th day of July, 1853 ; was reared in the mercantile business, and married Miss Amanda A. Griggs, daughter of Franklin Griggs. She was born in Peoria county, July 19, 1855. They have two children, Minnie May, and Gertie I ..
Fahnenstock J. L., cooper, P. O. Glassford.
FAHNENSTOCK W. F. hotel keeper, P. O. Glassford, son of Jacob and Mariah (Harmon) Fahnen- stock ; immigrated to Peoria county in 1837, and located at Lancaster, where his father died ; mother is still liv- ing. Mr. F. was born in Adams county, Pa., on the 14th day of April, 1830, was bred to the cooper trade, and educated at "Dry Run College," a log cabin 16 by 18 feet, with a fire place in an end. The windows were logs left out; and for glass, greased paper was used, pasted over the apertures. lle married Miss Elenor Minnick, daughter of Jolin Minnick. She was born in Licking county, Ohio, Aug. 31, 1835. Five children blessed their union, three living: Kate, now Mrs. Ellis Matthews ; Ida C., now Mrs. George Lane, and Allen L. He owns a property valued at $6,500. Fast Martin, farmer, P. O. GlassJord.
FLAGER D. H. M. D., P. O. Glassford.
Foley Thos., farmer, P. O. Kingston. Foulk Henry, farmer, P. O. GlassJord. Foulk Merritt, farmer, P. O. Glassford. Foulk R., farmer, P. O. Glassford.
Frame John L., farmer, P. O. Mapleton.
FRIESS BERNARD, farmer, Sec. 21, P. O. Glassford.
Fruss B. farmer, P. O. Glassford.
Fryman Isaac, farmer, P. O. Glassford. Fuller Jas. farmer. P. O. Glassford.
Fuller T. A. farmer, P. O. Harker's Corners.
GILLFOY SAMUEL, coal operator P. O. Kingston Mines, son of Samuel and Mary Ann (Rogers) Gillfoy. Immigrated to Fulton county in 1840. Mother is at present living in Plattsville, Col., at the age of seventy years. Father died in 1856. Mr. G. was born in Baltimore, Md, on the 4th day of January, 1828. Attended school until he was seventeen years old when he learned the trade of engineer, which he followed for several years. Married Miss Margaret J. Thorp, daughter of William Thorp, who came to Tazewell Co. in 1824, and later to Peoria county. She was born in Tazewell Co., Feb. 1832. She has borne him nine child- ren, four boys and five girls. In 1860 Mr. G. com-
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menced in the coal business and has been engaged in it since.
Glasford Geo. farmer, P.O. Glassford. Glasford Geo. Jr. farmer, P.O. Glassford.
GLASFORD SAMUEL A. hotel keeper, P. O. Glassford. Is the son of William and Nancy Glasford nee Bell. Father a native of Scotland and mother of England. He was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, on the 16th day of Nov. 1824. Came to Peoria Co. in 1842, and farmed one year, when he engaged in the coopering business, and later in the hotel business which he has followed for several years. Married Miss Sarah Dufield, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Dufield, who came to Peoria Co. in 1832. She was born in Nicholas Co., Va., Feb. 11, 1823. Nine children have been born to them, seven of which are living. In 1869 Mr. G. laid out the town, which was called Glas- gow, but was afterwards called Glassford, there being another post-office by the same name. He served in the army during the late war as a member of the 47th I. V. I.,Co. A. Mr. G. came to the county poor, but went to work, and although he has met with some losses has yet enough to keep the wolf from his door. Ile is at present making arrangements to try his fortune in the wilds of Nebraska. Is a member of the Baptist Church.
Goodnian John C. farmer, 1'. O. Glassford.
GREEN A. S. farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. Glassford.
GREEN RICHARD, farmer, Sec. 21, P. O. -, son of John and Reaganah Green, natives of Virginia. Father died on the river with cholera, while coming to the county. Mother died in 1879. Mr. G. was born in Lewis Co., Va, on the 13th day of July 1825. Was reared on a farm and attended the common school. Married Miss Rachael Duffield, daughter of George Duffield, who was born in Virginia April 25, 1827, by whom he has had seven children, five living, two boys and three girls, George, Richard J., Rachael E., Mary E., Annabell. They are members of the Baptist Church. Own eighty-seven acres of land uuder good improvement, valued at $4,000. Came to the county in 1833 in limited circumstances.
Girlges Chas. farmer, 1. O. Pass Ridge. Griggs F. farmer, P. O. Glassford. Groferman Honry, farmer, P. O. Glassford. Haller Geo. farmer, P. O. Glassford. Haller John, Sr. fartuer, P. O. Glassford. Haller Ludwig, farmer, P. O. Glassford. Haney Jas. farmer P. O. Glassford.
Harrigan MI. farmer, P. O. Harker's Corners.
HARRISON WILLIAM, laborer, P. O. Kingston Mines. Son of Thomas and Mary Harrison, nee Newbert, natives of England, where Mr. Harrison was born May 19, 1825. He worked on a railroad be- fore coming to this country. Married Miss Mary Jackson, daughter of John Jackson. She was born in Lincolnshire, June 12, 1833, and bore him thirteen children, five are living. lle enlistedl in 39th I. V. I.,
Company 11. Was in the seven day's fight under G Mcclellan, and at the Siege of Charleston, S. C., the time of the expiration of the first enlistment. F enlisted and was with Grant on the last campaign Richmond, and was stationed there at the time of t march to Washington and grand review. Went in the service as private and was promoted to Ist licute ant, and served with distinction. Was in the sers four years and one month.
Hand Harvey, farmer, P. O. Glassford.
HESS SAMUEL, farmer, Sec. 29. P. O. Gla ford. Was born in Perry county, Pa., January 26. 16: was reared on a farm and educated in the comm schools. Came to Peoria county in 1852. Marri Miss Hannah Shade, who was born in December, 18: Six children were born to them, five are living George W., boin September 12, 1852; Martin L., bo March 29, 1854, died October 9, 1854; Samuel I born March 16, 1856 ; Daniel R., born July 31, 185 David A., born October 11, 1860; Mary A., born D cember 9. 1863. Mrs. lless died November 9, 15€ She was a member of the M. E. Church, and mu. loved and respected. Mr. Hess married with Nan McFeaters, daughter of Samuel McFeaters, horn Pennsylvania, May 18, 1836, by whom there are tv children - John W., born July 24, 1871, and Rosann born August 28, 1873. Mr. Iless' estate consists of 2 acres of land, valued at $10,000.
Hill Perry, farmer, P. O. Glassford. Hinkle Đanl. J. farmer, P. O. Glassford. Holdsworth Gieo. miner, P. O. Kingston.
HOOTMAN G. farmer, Sec. 15, P. O. Glassford.
Mootman Hannah, farmer. P. O. Harker's Corners. Hootman S. J. farmer, P. O. Glassford.
HUTCHINSON S. R. miller and miner, P. (
Kingston. Horubacker It. farmer, P. O. Glassford. Jackson Stephen, farmer. P. O. Glassford. Jefford Thos. banker, P. O. Kingston.
JEFFORD THOMAS, coal dealer, P. ( Kingston Mines. Is the son of Thos. and Hanna (Hurvey) Jefford, natives of Cornwall Eng. Ilis fathe was killed while in the mines in England. Mr. J. wa was born in Cornwall, England, on the 19th day ( January, 1836. Came to the United States in 1856 and located in St. Louis, but soon after went to MI Clair Co., where he remained until 1858, then came t. Peoria Co., where he has resided since. Married Mis Arabella Ryan, who was born in JoDaviess Co., 111. March 4. 1845, by whom he has three boys and tw. girls. Mr. J. is at present engaged in the coal ant mercantile business at Kingston, and is an energetu business man.
Johnson E. M. farmer, P. O. Glassford.
JONES ELI, carpenter, P. O. Kingston Mines Was born on the 3rd day of August, 1839. Marrice Miss Eliza Jones,daughter of James Jones, a native ol
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