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Cio, who was among the earliest settlers. She was bn in Peoria county, June 15, 1841, and is the mother o:wo children, Finny and Rose.
JONES EDWARD J. Capt. farmer, Sec. f P. O. Glassford, is the son of Richard and Sophia Ties nee Edwards, natives of Wales. They immigrated t the United States and came directly to Peoria in 114, where Mr. Jones, Sr., followed farming. He died i 1842. Ilis widow died Feb. 28, 1878, at the age of riety-two years. Edward Jones was born in the city cLondon on the 21st of February, 1818. Received a leral education till twelve years of age, when he went t sea to learn to be a sailor. Married Miss Mary Ann, cughter of Andrew M. Hunt, born in Cayuga Co., Į V., Jan. 20, 1822. This union resulted in seven ‹ildren, three girls and two boys living. Owns 160 tres of land, is also proprietor of the Hollis Coal Gas ompany mines. He enlisted in May, 1862, in the (th I. V. I., Co. K. (three months), raised the com- ny and was commissioned its Captain. In 1863, pruited Co. D., 17th Ill. Cav., and went as Captain id served nearly two years. Was disabled by the fall his horse at California, Mo., where he had three ribs oken and was otherwise injured.
yoser Joha, farmer, P. O. Glassford. Ang Alexander, farmer, P. O. Glassford. Jons Geo. farmer. P. O. Glassford. bots Geo. farmer, P. O. Glassford. richer Lewis, farmer, P. O. Glassford. ytoo W. H. farmer, P. O. Glassford. Ponard J. H. farmer. P. O. Glassford. wis H. C. farmer. P. O. Glassford. ghtbody J. farmer, P. O. Glassford. obr F. farmer, P. O. Glassford. ohr F. J. farmer, P. O. Glassford.
ombard Geo. farmer, P. O. Glassford. anning Michael, farmer, P. O. Kingston.
arlatt Jobn J. farmer, P. O. Glassford.
CAvoy James, farmer, P. O. Glassford. cElhaney Wm. farmer. P. O. Glassford. cGowa J. C. farmer. P. O. Glassford. leyers John, blacksmith, P. O. Glassford.
ills Geo. farmer, P. O. Harker's Corners.
MILLS JAMES, farmer, Sec. I, P. O. Harker's orners, is the son of Joseph T. and Elizabeth Mills ee McCoy, natives of Washington county, N. Y., where Ir. M. was born July 11, 18If. His father was in the ar of 1812. James married Dec. 24, 1835. His wife 'as born Oct. 2, 1815. She bore him ten children, ine are living : Hannah, Joseph T., Sarah M., David, ennette, Mary, Jane, William, George, and Susan, Who died Sept. 15, 1876, at the age of twenty years and hree months. Mrs. Mills died April 5, 1879. She was member of the U. P. Cburch, a consistent Christian, nd loved and respected by those who knew her. Mr. fills has 80 acres of land, valued at $3,000. One son vas in the Union army, 77th I. V. I. Was captured in he Red River expedition, and lay in a rebel prison hirteen months, in Tyler, Texas.
MCCORMICK LEWIS N. farmer, Sec. 10, P. O. Glassford, is the son of John L. and Sally Mc- Cormick nee McGinnis, natives of Ohio, who immigrated to Grant county, where Lewis was born June 4, 1830.
Attended the district school and grew up to manhood on his father's farm. IIe married Miss Rebecca, daugh- ter of James Turner, who was born in Indiana, March IS, 1832, They had seven children, five living : Sarah A., Mary J., Josephine, Thomas, Martha Ellen. Mem- bers of the Baptist Church at Glassford. Mr. McC. owns 62} acres of land, valued at $2,000. He enlisted in the 86th I. V. I., Co. I. Was in the service nearly three years. Went out under Capt. Fahnenstock, who was promoted to Colonel, Was in the engagements at Perryville, Chickamauga, and with Sherman on the march to the sea, march to Washington, and grand review. Mustered out at Washington, and was dis- charged at Chicago.
Miskmuns II. W. farmer, P. O. Glassford. Mitchell James, farmer, P. O. Glassford. Noble E. G. farmer, P. O. Glasford.
Owaos James, farmer. P. O. Glassford. Parr A. Y. farmer, P. O. Harker's Corners. Payton James, armer, P. O. Glassford. Peters Samuel, farmer, P. O. Glassford.
Peters Sandy, farmer, P.O. Glassford.
Peterson E. farmer, P. O. Glassford.
Petty Joseph, farmer, P. O. Glassford.
PHILLIPS H. T. farmer, P. O. Glassford, Sec. 4, is the son of Luke M. and Maria (Houghtaling) Phillips ; father born in Rhode Island, September 7th, 1812, and immigrated to Cayuga county, N. Y., in 1835, remaining nine years, and, while here, married Miss Maria Houghtaling. She was born in Cayuga county, N. Y., June 4, ISII. In 1844, they removed to Peoria county and located in Kingston, where he followed the carpenter business ; thence to Limestone township, where he remained seven years ; thence to Timber township to their present residence. There were born to them four children, three are living. Mrs. Phillips was the wife of James D. Finch, by whom she had four children, three still alive. Mr. Phillips' grandfather on his father's side was of Irish descent. There were three brothers came to the United States, one locating in Pennsylvania, one in Chenango county, N. Y., and one in Rhode Island. Mother was of Scotch parentage.
Phillips L. M. farmer, P. O. Glassford. Porter E. M. farmer, P. O. Glassford. Reeves Simon, farmer, P. O. Glassford. Reynolds Maria, farmer, P. O. Glassford. Riddlebangb Christ. farmer. P. O. Glassford.
Riddlebaugh J. farmer, P. O. Glassford.
Robbins John W. farmer, P. O. Glassford.
Roberts Lewis, farmer, P. O. Glassford.
ROBINSON DRUCILLA, farmer, Sec. 25, P. O. Kingston Mines, was born in Mason county, Ky., December 18, 1816. Immigrated to Peoria county with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Clifton, who located in Peoria in 1835, and in 1836 came to Kings- ton where she has resided since. She married Mr. William Egman, son of Isaac Egman ; he was a native of Ohio, and his father a native of New Jersey ; and came to the county in 1824, among the earliest settlers. Mr. E. died November 12, 1842, having been the father of three children, all of which are dead. One
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died in the Union army. Mrs. Egman married Frederick J. Bush in 1844. who died about four months after- wards. There was one child by this marriage, which is also dead. Mrs. Bush married Thomas Robinson, a native of England, in 1849; he died February, 1861, leaving four children-three girls and one boy. She has 150 acres of land in this township and eighty acres in liollis, valued at $10,000. She is a member of the Methodist Church.
Salms Levi, farmer, P. O. tilassford. Sample Hiram, farmer. P. O. Glassford. Sanders Theo. farmer. P. 11. Glassford. Srarcin Eintra, farmer. 1. 0. Glassfurd. Scarcliff T. W. farmer, P. O. Glassford. Scott Juhn dr. fariner, P. O. Glassford. Scott J. A. farmer, P. O. Glassford. Scott J. L. farmer, P. O. Glassford. Scott S. L. farmer. J. O. Glassford.
SCOVIL JOHN, farmer, Sec. 20, P. O. Glass- ford. Was born in Seneca county, N.Y., May 23, IS23; followed the lakes until he was seventeen years old. He married Miss Mary Ann, daughter of John W. McCoy. native of Virginia. She was born in Law- rence county, Ohio. Oct. 5. 1828. They had ten chil- dren, six living - Benj. W., born June 27, 1851, died Nov. 5. 1852 ; Charles S., born April 1, 1853; Leroy E., born Nov. 13, 1854; John W., born Dec. 25, 1856, died Aug. 20, 1879; Gerald L., born Sept. 6, 1858 ; Lincoln, born Jan. 15, 1860, died Sept. 7. 1863 ; El- mer E., born Nov. 15, 1862 ; Viola E., born March 23, 1865; Clara A., born Dec. 27. 1868 ; Mary Ann, born May 23. 1874. died Sept. 16, 1874. Owns 300 acres of land, valued at $10,000.
Serabe 11. farmer, P. 1), Glassford.
SHAUGHNESSY M. O. attorney at law, Kingston.
Sharp Benj. N. farmer. P. D. Glassford. Shepherd Daniel, farmer. P. O. Gilasstord. Shock J. farmer, P. O. Glassford. Shrefer Daniel, farmer, P. O. Glassford. Shryock Alonzo, farmer, P. O. Glasstord. Shrjock Samuel, farmer, P. O. tilassford.
SHRYOCK WILLIAM F. millright, P. O. Glassford, Sec. 20. Was born in Virginia, Sept. 1, 1825. and came to Peoria county in 1864, from Coshocton county, Ohio, where he learned his trade. Married Miss Eliza Johnson, daughter of James Johnson, of Ohio, where he was born July 1, 1806. ffis daughter I:liza was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, July 14, 1826, and was married 10 Mr. Shryock, March 29. 1849. They have seven children living - Alonzo, Alzina, Wit- lis, Eva, James F. Lewis, Ella, Oron and Minnie, two of which are dead. Mr. S. has too acres of fand, val. ucd at $5,000; he is an experienced workman and known widely through the West; and by his trade has made a good property.
Smith Nurman, farmer, P. O. Glasstoril. Smith W. farmer, 1. O. hingslon. Sonnemaker II. farmer, P. O. Glasaford. Soules Ambose, farmer, J. 01 Glassford. Sprague S. V. farmer, P. O. Ulassfurd.
Starks Elijah, farmer, P. (. Glassfurd Stewart Walter, farmer, P. O. Glassford
STRUBE H, farmer, Sec. 20, l'. O. Glassford
Taylor E. farmer, P. 1. tilasslord. Taylor Geo. W farmer, 1º. U. Glassford.
Taylor Jobn A farmer. 1. U. Glassturd. Thompson Joseph. farmer, P. O. Glasslord. Thompson Thus. farmer. P. O. Glassford. Thorpe Wmn. laborer, P. O. Kingston.
Tiudall James, laborer, P. O. Glassford.
UPHOFF HENRY, farmer. Sec 4 P Glassford, was born in ffanover, Germany, on the day of March, 1836; came to the U. S. in 1555. ried Miss Louisa Horn. She was born in the place in 1848. They have had five children, fear living : Rena, Garidena, Keka, and Catherine. Uphoff has 50 acres of land, valued at $2,000. Te are members of the Lutheran Church.
Vickers Isaac, fariner. P. U. Glassford. Watson W. V. millwright, P. O. Glassford.
WOLGAMOT H. R. farmer, Sec. 30, 1 Glassford, is the son of John and Mary Wolgamot. Cogh, who immigrated to this county in 1545. subject of this sketch was born in Indiana, Jan IS40 ; was reared on a farm and enjoyed but lim advantages in the district schools. Ile married M Lucinda Bandy, who was born in Ohio, in 1542 whom he had seven children, five living, three and two girls ; owns 137 acres of land, 70 acres a good cultivation, valued at $4,000. İle enlisted in 32nd I. V. I., Co. " I." was at the engagemen Shiloh, Corinth, Hatchee River, Siege of Viksba and the capture also, at the siege of Jackson, M and attached with Sherman on his march to the and to Washington, and participated in grand rer was sent on an Indian expedition to leavenworth, Ft. Kearney, and returned, making 600 miles, was the service three years and four months.
WOLGAMOT JONATHAN, teamster, re Glassford, was born in Peoria county, Oct. 16, 15. Married Miss Margaret Warren, who was born in 1 4 They are the parents of three children : Warren, Cha lie. and Francis. Hie enlisted in the 86th I. V. I. the regiment first commanded by Col. Irons, and alte wards by Cof. Fahnenstock, and served nearly ihre years; was in the engagement at l'erryville, Chik mauga, when he was wounded, having his right 1 shot off ; was transferred to the V. R. C., and stati ar at Washington until the close of the war. Mrs. W.1 member of the Baptist Church.
Wraver James, laborer. 1. O. Glasstord.
WEERTH JACOB DE, farmer and stoc taiser, Sec. S, P. O. Classford.
W'Ilson II. W. farmer, 1'. O. lilasaford W'Haon Jacob, farmer, P. O. Glassford.
YAEGER GERHARD, hotel keeper, Ki ston.
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Ackin W. N. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. Albright Geo. farmor, P. O. Brunswick.
ANDERSON J. H. farmer, Sec. 13, P. O. Tri- voli. Was born in Hampshire Co., Va., Sept. 15, 1829, where he was reared to the cooper trade. Came to Peoria county in 1852, and located in Trivoli township. Married Miss Alice Preston, who was born in New Jersey, April 15, 1830. They were blessed with a family of nine boys, all of which are living, Emery, Ross II., William 11., John A., Thos. M., Robert F., Joel Edgar, Charlie and Frank. Mr. Anderson owns eighty acres of land under good cultivation, valued at $4,000. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church.
Ash J. farmer, P. O. Farmington.
BARBER D. W. farmer, Sec. 25, P. O. Trivoli, is the son of John and Prudence Barber nee Kenyon, Ilis father was born in New York State, Dec. 5, 1794, and died Dec. 12, 1871, his mother in Schoharie Co., N. Y., Oct. 24, 1799. They immigrated to Peoria Co., in 1838. Their family consisted of five children, two boys and three girls. The subject of this biography was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., on the 16th day of Feb. 1834. Was reared on a farm and educated in the common school, and married Miss Rebecca J. Natstine, who bore him four children, two are living, Oscar S., born Oct. 14, 1860, Ida J., born March 7, 1863, died Sept. 23, 1864, John E., born Jan, 12, 1865, died Feb. Feb. 4, 1865, Mary C., born April 22, 1868. Barlow J. farmer, P. O. Farmington.
BARLOW JOSHUA, farmer, Sec. 18, P. O. Farmington, Fulton Co., Ill., was born in Nicholas Co., Ky., June 15, 1817. Learned the gunsmith trade when a boy. Married, June 29, 1847, Miss Martha T. Burden, daughter of James Burden, a native of Ken- tucky. She was born Nov. 1, 1821. Their union result- ed in seven children, six living, as follows : John J., born June 24, 1849, Mary O., born Feb. 12, 1853, Nancy E., born Jan. 15,1856, Luther C., born May 9, 1857, Jesse H., born July II, 1858, died March 6, 1859, Sarah A., born Jan. 31, 1861, Wm. II., born July 17, 1864. Mr. and Mrs. B. have been members of the Christian Church over thirty years, Own 130 acres of land under good cultivation, valued at $6,000. Also thirty-nine acres in Timber township. Mr. Barlow came to the county in October, 1855.
Bell Thomas, farmer, P. O. Farmington. Bird Noah, farmer, P. O. Farmington.
BORST NELSON, farmer, Sec. S, P. O. Far- mington. Was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., in 1817. Is the son of Joseph M. and Asenath Borst, natives of the same county. Mr. B, married Miss Ann Maria
De Noyelles. She was born in Richland Co., N. V., in IS19. Three children blessed this union, E. Adelia, now Mrs. Snyder, Josephine D., now Mrs. Higgs, Asenath, now Mrs. Heroon, Theresa Anna, now Mrs. Emmons. Mr. B. came to the county in the Fall of 1868, and settled in Trivoli township, where he owns 145 acres of land well improved, valued at $6,000. He held the office of supervisor for two years, during the erection of the new Court-house and has assessed the township two years, and other local offices. Are mem- bers of the Methodist Church.
Brebner Willlam, farmer, P. O. Farmington.
BREIBER GEO. A. miller, P. O. Trivoli.
Buchanan A. farmer, P. O. Farmington. Bybee David, farmer, P. O. Farmington. Callahan James, carpenter, P. O. Trivoli.
CARR WALLACE W. minister of the Gos- pel, M. E. Church, P. O. Trivoli. Was born in Mid- dlebury, Addeson county, Vermont, July 2, 1850. IIis early school advantages were very limited, but earnestly desiring an education he fitted himself for college while working upon a farm with his father, among the rocks, hills and valleys of his native State. In IS74 he entered as freshman The North-Western University, at Evans- ton, Ills., and graduated in 1877, having completed in the four years a regular college course ; also a partial course in the Garrett Biblical Institute, also situated at Evanston, and filled the pulpit of the Brighton Park M. E. Church, Chicago, two years of this time. In the Fall of 1877, he married Miss Mattie L. Piper, of Middlebury, Vt., and feeling called to the ministry as his life's work, he entered the Illinois Conference and was stationed at Yates City, Knox county, where he labored one year, and at the present writing is pastor of the M. E. Church at Trivoli, Peoria county, Ills.
CHRISTIE WILLIAM, farmer. Sec. 20, P. O. Farmington, Fulton county, Ills. Son of James and and Mary Christie, nee Stewart, natives of Ireland. They came to the United States and located in West- morland county, Penn., where William was born on the 4th day of December, 1812. Was bred a farmer and enjoyed such school advantages as the district schools afforded at that time. Married Matilda Wilson, daughter of Robert Wilson, of Ireland, in 1841. She was born in Ireland, December 25, 1820. By this union there were lour boys and two girls. In 1865 they came to Trivoli township, where they have resided since. Own 130 acres of land, valued at $9,000, and are mem- bers of the Presbyterian Church.
Christy Y. M. farmer, P. O. Farmington. Clark J. L. farmer. I. O. Pass Ridge.
CLARK SAMUEL W, farmer, Sec. 22, P.
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O. Brunswick. Was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, on the 14th day of August, 1$35. Married Miss Phoebe R. Barton, who was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, and died six months after the marriage. Mr. Clark married Phoebe E. Vickery, born in Peoria county, in 1844. By this union there were seven children, born, five, three boys and two girls, are living - Laura M., Leoni Leoti, Elias S., Roy S., and Eddie. Mr Clark owns 120 acres of land, ninety acres under cultivation, valued at $4.000. In the years 186t and 1862, he was employed by the government as teamster, and stationed at Fort Leavenworth.
Coulter J. 1. farmer, P. O. Farmington.
t'ramer W'in. farmer. P. O. Farmington.
"'rane Sylvester, farmer, P. O. Farmington.
('rane W. L. farmer. P. O. Farmington. Lurtis J. C. farmer, P. O. Trivoll.
COX JENIS S. farmer, Sec. 17, 1. O. Farmington.
DUFIELD HENRY, retired farmer, Sec. 27, P. O. Brunswick. Was born in West Virginia, on the 13th day of March, 1813. Married Catharine, daughter of Thos. Ilunt, who was born in Clermont county, Ohio, August 15, 1820. She was the mother of four children, two of which are living - John, born May 13, 1839; William, born October 19, 1849, who died at Nashville. Tenn., August 8, 1864, from a wound re- ceived at Kenesaw Mountain ; Elizabeth, born April 25. 1848 ; Ilenry N., born June 30, 1855. Mrs. Dufield died April 15, 1857. Mr. Dufield married Catharine Rumfield, daughter of Jacob Rumfield, born in Union county, Penn., on the 17th day of February, IS31, who bore him two children - Sarah C., born December 29, 1858, died December 24, 1$70. Anna M., born March 12, 1867. Mr. and Mrs. D. are members of the Luth- eran Church. Own 160 acres of land valued at $4,000. Came to this county in 1832 and settled in Timber township, remaining about sixteen years, when he pur- chased land in Trivoli and settled where they now reside. When they came to Timber township this county was a vast wilderness, and wild game was abun- dant. Their first dwelling was a log cabin 16 x 20, where they lived with a family of nine.
Deleuter ('. Mrs. P. O Trivoli.
Downs D. farmer, P. O. Farminglon.
Inunars W. T. farmer, P O. Trivoll. Darnell James, farmer, P. O. Trivoll. Erfurd It. farmer, P. O. Pass Rlige.
ERFORD JACOB D. farmer, Sec. 30, l'. O. Pass Ridge, son of Henry and Barbara (Koons) Erford, natives of l'a., was born in Cumberland county, l'a., on the 16th day of March, 1822. Was reared on a farm and educated in the common school. His father died, leaving them poor. lle worked out by the month, for Sto per month, for two seasons, Married Miss Mary Ann Shoop, who was born in Junietta county, Pa., Vov. 25, 1818. They were blessed with nine children, six boys and three girls, two of which are living, Wm. Il. and llenry. Mr. E. is a member of the Evangelical
Church, and Mrs. E. is a member of the Church of God. Own 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000.
Erford Jacob, farmer. l' O l'ass illdge. Ettrott Mary R. P. O. Farmington.
FAHNENSTOCK WML. retired farmer, P. O. Brunswick, Sec. 28, was born in Chester county, Pa., March S, 1808, and was reared on a farm, and attended the country schools. In the Spring of 1854 came to l'coria county and settled on the place he now occupies. Married Miss Ann E. Ernst, the daughter of J. C. Ernst. She was born in Bucks county, l'a., Nov. 25. ISII. They were the parents of eleven children, five of which are still living, four sons and one danghier. Mrs. F. died Oct. 20, 1876. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a consistent Christian, and was loved and respected by all who knew her.
Fakes 1. Mrs. farmer. 1º. O. Pnas Ildge. Felgh John, farmer, P. O. Trivoll.
FLETCHER JOHN S, blacksmith, residence Trivoli, was born in Derbyshire, England, Aug. 11, [822, and was apprenticed to his trade when twelve years old. In the year 1856 came to America, and located in Knox county, Illinois, a short time, then came to Peoria city and remained about three years ; and in 1860 came to Trivoli township, where he has resided since. Married Miss Caroline Else. She was born in England in 1823. There were eight children born to them, four survive, viz : Sarah, Hannah, Olive and Mary. Mr. and Mrs. F. are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. F. is still engaged in the blacksmith business, also is in company with John Greenhalgh in a general store, where they are doing a good healthy business.
FRANKS JESSE, farmer, Sec. 24, P. O. Frivoli, son of George and Mary Franks, was born in Pa., and came to Peoria county in 1850, and located on Sec. 24. where he still resides. Married Miss Sarah E. Baker, daughter of John Baker. She was born in Virginia Oct. 18, 1852. Three children blessed this union, one living, Wm. Earle, born Oct., 1875. They are members of the lutheran Church. Own 200 acres of land, valued at $8,000. Mr. F. enlisted in the S6th 1. V. I., Co. D. Was in the battles of Perryville, Chickamauga, siege of Atlanta, with Sherman on his march to the sea, then on the march to Washington and grand review.
FRANK MARTIN, farmer, l'. O. Trivoli.
Gartland Patrick, farmer, l'. O. Brunswick. cilllen J. 11. farmer, 1º. 0. Telvoll.
GORDON AZARIAH, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. IS. P. O. Farmington, Fulton county, Ills .. son of Anderson and Nancy Gordon, nee Rogers, na- tives of Indiana. They immigrated to Henry county, Ills., in August, 1863, where they still reside. Azariah was born in Putnam county, Indiana, on the 8th day of March, 1832. Married Miss America Denman, daugh-
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ter of Isaac Denman ; she was born in Polk county, Indiana, October 16, 1840. One child blessed their union, William Edgar, born March 9, 1869. Mr. Gor- don has represented the town as supervisor, also held the office of Justice of the Peace. 1Ias forty acres of land, valued at $2,000. Makes a specialty of fine stock. Owns some thoroughbred short-horn cattle.
GOVE JAMES K. farmer, Sec. I, P. O. Trivoli, son of David A. and Olive (Knight) Gove, who immigrated to Illinois in 1837, and settled in Tri- voli township. His father and mother both died in 1855, father at the age of eighty, and mother at the age of seventy years. Mr. Gove was born in Penobscot county, Me., on the 28th day of December, IS11; was bred a farmer and educated in the district schools ; came to the West with teams, bought his land and started out to make a farm. Married Miss Mary Bry- ant, the daughter of Martin Bryant ; she was born in Pennsylvania, January 24, 1824, died January, 1873. Their marriage resulted in nine children-three boys and six girls-seven of which are living: Martha E. David A., Charles F., Elizabeth, Charles II., Olive, Ellen M., Caroline and Elizabeth (Charles and Eliza- beth, deceased). Mr. G. has held several local offices. Owns 150 acres of land, all under good cultivation, beautifully located near the town of Trivoli, valued at $6,000. He came to the county when it was a wilder- ness and has lived to see it transformed to its present prosperous state. He hewed the timber to build the first house in Trivoli township. Is a member of the A. F. & A. M. at Farmington, Ills.
GOVE ORVILLE E. farmer, Sec. I, P. O. Trivoli, was born in Corinth, Penobscot county, Me., on the 17th day of September, 1807. In the Summer, used to work on the farm, and in Winter worked in the lumber woods by the month, and received $14 to $16 per month. Married Miss Rosella, daughter of Levi Bow- den, of the same county ; she was born in March, 1815. They had four children born to them, three of which died in infancy. The daughter living is Maria, now Mrs. John Manning. Came to the county in 1842, purchased eighty acres of land and built a frame build- ing. Now owns ninety-six acres under a high state of cultivation, well improved and valued at $5,000.
GRAHAM MARY, farmer, P. O. Trivoli.
Graham Wm. P. farmer, P. O. Brunswick. Greennalgh .John, blacksmith. P. O. Trivolt. Gregory David. farmer. P. O. Trivoll. Gregory D. R. farmer. P. O. Trivolt.
Groninger R. W. farmer, P. O. Pass Ridge.
HAMBLIN ISAAC, retired farmer, Sec. 11, P. O. Trivoli, is a son of Joseph and Mary Ilamblin, nez Frost, natives of Cumberland county, Me., where they lived and died; raised a family of six boys and five girls, all of which lived to be men and women. Isaac was born on the 6th day of September, 1798, in Gorham, Cumberland county, Me., came to Pcoria
county in 1837, he had heard of the beauties of the prairies of Illinois, and longed to sce them ; when he came he found that the half had not been told. The next year he went back and brought his family, which came through with teams, and were on the road over two months. After a weary journey they landed in Trivoli township, and located on the section where he has resided forty-three years. Married Martha A. Tinney. She was born in Maine, Aug. 7, 1799. She died in 1844, leaving four children, of whom one is living. Martha L., now Mrs. Edward llovenden. He married Miss Mary P. Thompson. She was born in New Jersey. Two children were born to them, both deceased. Mr. H. owns 147 acres of land, valued at $50 an acre; has held several local offices in the town- ship. Before coming to this country he was a member of the State Legislature, in Maine.
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