The history of Adams County Illinois : containing a history of the county - its cities, towns, etc. a biographical directory of its citizens, war record of its volunteers in the late rebellion; general and local statistics, portraits of early settlers and prominent men, Part 100

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Publication date: 1879
Publisher: Chicago : Murray, Williamson & Phelps
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SMITH H. J., dentist, 17 South 5th street; born in Blair county Pa., 1840;[ lo- cated in this county, 1866. He studied in Philadelphia, and commenced practice in 1859 in Huntingdon county, Pa ; married Miss Cornelia Keyes, daughter of Willard Keyes (deceased), an old resident of this county, in 1870. She was born in this county. They have one child, Henry K. The doctor is a Republican, and a member of the Masonic Order. He enlisted in the 53d Regt. Pa. Inf. Co. C. in 1861 ; promoted to 2d Lieutenant May 9, 1862, and to Captain, Dee. 4, 1862; served on the staff of Gen'l J. R Brooke until captured at Petersburg in 1864; was pa- roled and resigned May, 1865; was wounded at Fair Oaks, Fredericksburg, and at Get- tysburg. He has been practicing in this city since 1866.

SMITH JACOB M., pork packer' 309 Market Square; was born in Monroe county Va., 1826; came to this county, March, 1840, and to this city 1851; was in the general mercantile business and pork packing until 1859. He married Miss Zip- py Hanks, 1851. She was born in Washing- ton county, N. Y., 1833. Three children : Mary C., M. L. and Florence K. He was Mayor of Quincy one term, and is Alderman of the 5th Ward at the present time. He is a member of the Masonic Order. Capacity of his house, 15,000 hogs; sold and packed 12,000, 187 -8.

Smith James H., 173 N. 3d.

SMITH JAMES R., Superintendent Western Union Telegraph Co. at Quiney, of fice, corner 4th and Maine streets, residence, 28 South 5th; born in Morgan county, Ill., 1847; located in Quincy, 1869. He married Miss Ella Wells, January, 1877. She was born in Quincy, in 1853. They have one child, Myra W. They attend the Unitarian Church. He was first connected with telegraphing in 1865 as operator, and was appointed Super- intendent of the department at Quincy in 1869. He is a Mason. Mr. Smith is a thor- ough business man, active and industrious, with the interests of his employers always in view.

Smith John A., 320 Spring Smith J. A., contractor, 903, York. Smith J. J., painter, Oak, e of 18th. Smith Joel H., tobacconist, 412 Payson ave. Smith Joseph, pilot, cor. Front and Jersey. Smith Mrs. Mary, widow, 71 S. 6th.

Smith Mrs. Mary, widow, 143 N. 7th. Smith Morris, 1400 Vermont.

SMITH M. W .. assistant agent Blue Line, 22 North 4th street, was born in Bed- ford county, Va., 1833; located in this city in 1855. He married Miss Annie E. Watson, 1857. She was born in Washington county, N. Y., in 1840. They have one child, Charles W. They attend the Unitarian church. He is Republican. He was foreman in the pork pack ing house of his brother for eleven years, was railroading balance of the time until ap pointed to his present position, June 1878.

SMITH OWEN A., saloon, 916 Maine street; born in County Caven, Ire- land, in 1842; located in Brooklyn, N. Y., a short time, and permanently in Quincy in 1847. Married Eilzabeth Monaghan in 1867

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She was born in County Caven also. They have five children: Margeret E., Eugene, Mary J., Susan and Elizabeth, all members of the Catholic church. He is a Democrat. He is a harness maker by trade, which he followed for sixteen years, until 1876, when he went into his present business.

Smith Owen, laborer, cor. 4th and Spruce. Smith Patrick, laborer, Cedar, e of 4th. Smith Thos. book keeper, 825 Jersey. Smith Thos. H., stone cutter, 521 Hampshire. Smith Wm. M. book keeper, 143 N. 7th. Smyth Hugh, 419 Broadway.

SMYTHE REV. NEWMAN, pastor First Presbyterian Church, residence, 909 Broadway; born in Cumberland county Maine, 1843. He studied Theology at An- dover College and graduated, and was or- dained in Providence, R. I., in 1867. He organized Co. A. of the 16th Regt., Maine Inf. ; went out as 1st Lieutenant. He served until the close of the war. He was detailed for duty and served as Quartermaster dur- ing the latter months of his service. He was present and took part in the grand review at Washington at close of the war; married Miss Anna M. Ayer, in 1870. She was born in Bangor, Me., in 1850. Two children : Mary W. and Nathan A. Mr. Smythe came to Quincy and took charge of his congregation, May, 1876.

Snander Andreas, nurseryman, Broadway w of 22d. Snellbaker John W. 823 Madison.

SNITJER DRIKUS Sr., retired; residence 416 Kentucky street; born in Han- over, Germany, in 1805; came to the United States in 1854, via New Orleans, St. Louis, and located in Quincy in 1863. He married Johanna Kuiper in 1829. She was born in Amsterdam, Holland, in 1804. Have five children : Michael A., Annie, Lena E., Mary and Dedrick Jr. They are members of the Presbyterian Church, and Democrats. Ded- rick Jr. married Miss Fannie Bonney, daughter of Dr. J. W. Bonney, of Quincy.

Snitjer D. Jr. sew. mach. agt. Maine w of 16th. Snyder Mrs. Elizabeth, 195 N. 10th.

Snyder H. wood yard, 113 S. 4th. Snyder Henry, laborer, 195 N. 10th. Soebbing G. 103 S. 3d.

SOEBBING HENRY, hats and caps, 510 Maine street; residence 103 S. 3d street; born in Quincy in 1853; married Miss Mary Schlag in 1878. She was born in Quincy in 1855. Are members of St. Bon-

iface Catholic Church. His father, Gerhard Soebbing, located in Quincy in 1838, and was in the cooperage business. Henry has been in business with his brother, as Soeb- bing Bros'., since 1868.

Soebbing Herman, cabinet maker, 1012 Oak. Soebbing John, 103 S. 3d.

SOHM EDWARD (of the firm of Ridder & Co.), wholesale and retail crock- ery, glass and queensware, 423 Hampshire street ; residence 72 S. 3d street; born in this county Oct. 2, 1845; married Miss Barbara Helmer Aug. 10, 1868. She was born in St. Louis, Mo., May 4, 1847. Their children are: Katie R., William H., Helena T., and Emma. Members of the Catholic Church. He is a Democrat. He is the elder son of Pantaloon Sohm, who located in Quincy in 1838, and is still a resident of this city. Mr. Edward Sohm is Treasurer of the Germania Publishing Company, of Quincy.

Sohm John A. York w of 3d.

Sohm Joseph H. trav. salesman, York w of 3d.

Sohm Pantaloon, grocer, 80 8. 3d.

Sohm Chas. policeman, 401 Ohio.

Sohm Ferdinand, stone cutter, 610 Jefferson.

Sommer Aldo. druggist, cor. 7th and Broadway. Sommer Mrs. Anna. widow, 1105 Oak.

Sommer H rman, green house, cor. 20th and Maine. Sonderman Wm laborer, 15.h s of Ohio. Sonnenschein Fred W. saloon, 404 N. 5th.

SONNET FRANK, bakery and confectionery, 610 Maine street; residence same; born in Germany in 1848; came to the United States in 1869; a thorough master of his business. He located in Quincy, and married Miss Christina Mast in 1875, daugh- ter of one of Quincy's oldest residents. She was born in Quincy in 1854, and presides over the store, assisted by her only sis- ter, Miss Lizzie Mast, as sweet looking as the delicacies she is surrounded by. She, also, was born in Quincy. They are mem- bers of the Catholic Church. They are doing a lucrative and growing business, and are deserving of the public patronage.

Sontag Andrew, laborer, 909 Ohio. Sontag Peter, laborer, 8th s of State.

Sawell Mrs. Cynthia, 1027 Spring.

Spaulding Francis E. molder, 12th s of Payson ave. Spaulding M C. miller, Ohio e of 5th.

Specht Mrs. Catherine, 1021 Hampshire.

Specht Fred, cooper, Ohio w of 12th. Specht Lonis, 1117 Payson ave.

Speckart Chas. tobacconist, 516 Jersey.

Speckman Gottlieb, teamster, 645 Washington.

Spencer C. H. yard master, Wabash Ry., 359 N. 5th.

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Spencer Mrs. E. R. Oak e of 18th. Spencer Mrs. Ennice, widow, 209 State. Spencer Mrs. Sarah, cor. 5th and State. Spencer Wm. miller, 802 Kentucky.

SPIELBUHLER JOHN G., gro- cery store, northwest corner of 7th and Ohio streets; residence, same. He was born in Thurnau Ober Franken, Bairen, Europe, Feb. 12, 1815, and emigrated to America, landing at New York City, July 25, 1848; going from thence to Nashville, Tenn., where he remained five years, and arrived at Quincy, Ill., in 1854, where he followed his profes- sion of stone cutter. He married Miss Theresa Surlage in Quincy, Feb. 15; 1856. She was born in Waterslo, Westphalia, Eu- rope, June 28, 1825. She came to America, and landed at New Orleans in 1854, staying one year in St. Louis, Mo., and then came to Quincy, Ill. Four children; three dead, one living, named Anna. She was born in Quincy, Dec. 4, 1861. He is a Lutheran. Mother and daughter are Roman Catholics. Politics, Independent. Was a soldier in the Albert Papenheim Regiment of Bairen from 1836 till 1842. Property, real and personal, not estimated.

SPIES JOHAN, blacksmith, 627 State street. He was born in Marihilf, hers- chaft Fumuhle Ober Faltz Bairen, Europe, July 3, 1810, and emigrated to America; landed at Philadelphia in 1838, remaining three years, following his trade, after which he went to Bedford Co., Penn., where he re- mained two years,and in 1843 came to Quincy, Ill. In 1849 he crossed the plains to Cali- fornia, remaining three years; then returned to Quincy. He married Miss Barbara Nes in Pennsylvania in 1842. She was born on the river Main in dorf Brodshelden, Europe, Dec. 2, 1817, and emigrated to America ; landed at Philadelphia in 1842. Eight children : one dead, John, who died at Baton Rouge, La., April 1877 ; living are Mathilda, aged 30 years, now the widow Hilgenbrink; Sophie, aged 29, now Mrs. Haxel; Fritz, aged 27; Charles, aged 23; Mary, aged 22 years, now Mrs. Waller; Willie, aged 19 years, and Joseph, aged 15 years. Mr. Spies came to Quincy without any property. The first work he did was to work on the road, laboring for road tax for other parties. Religion, Roman Catholic. Politics, Democrat. Is a member of the General Benevolent Association of

Quincy. Real and personal property estima- ted at $6,000.

Spilker Henry, teamster, 816 Jefferson. Spilker Henry, stone mason, 11th n of Washington. Spilker Herman, painter, Adams w of 10th. Spillmeyer Fred. varnisher, 815 Monroe.

SPINDLER FRANK JOSEPH,

butcher, St. Louis Meat Market, Adams street between 7th and 8th; residence, same. He was born in Herbolsheim, ampt Etten- heim, Baden, March 19, 1857; came to the United States, arriving at New York City in 1872, going direct to Quincy, and accepted a position as butcher for Conrad Kauder, for whom he worked three years, after which he took a pleasure trip South, and after five months he returned, and after a short sojourn among his friends made a trip to Europe, re- maining six months. On his return to Quincy he opened the present store. Married Miss Carolina Kappner in Quincy, Nov. 5, 1878. She was born in Adams Co., Ill., Aug. 25, 1851. Religion, Roman Catholic. Politics, Democrat. Real and personal property esti- mated at $600.

Spoeler Herman Sr. fence maker, 715 Oak. Spoeler Herman Jr. painter, 715 Oak. Spoeler Johan, butcher, Kansas City. Spreen Frederick, cor. 12th and Vermont. Sprick Gottlieb, laborer, 904 Monroe.

SPRIGG JAMES NEWFIELD,

Attorney at Law, office, southwest corner 6th and Maine; born in Schuyler Co., Ill., Aug. 15, 1850; graduated at Harvard University law school and admitted to the bar in Mass., 1876; commenced practice in Quincy same year. Mr. Sprigg is a young man of finished education, possessing magnetic influence over his hearers to an unusual extent, yet of a retiring and unobtrusive nature, shunning notoriety.

St. Clair Mrs. A. T. 414 Maine.

St. Clair Mrs. Lurina, 115 Vermont. Stackelbeck Fred, laborer, 823 Adams.

Stackelbeck Wm. stone cut'r, 11th n of Washington. Stahlhut Christian, teamster, 930 State. Stalf Adam, molder, 7th and Jefferson.

Stall Leonhard, laborer, cor. 7th and Madison. Standhard Chas. cabinet maker, 196 S. 6th.

Starman August, painter, 11th bet. Vermont and Hampshire.

Steffen Caspar, stone cotter, 285 S. 7th. Steffen Henry J. pressman, 7th s of Payson ave. Steffner Joseph, teamster, 824 Madison. Stegeman Henry, laborer, Vermont w of 16th. Stegmann John, cigar maker, 621 Vine.

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STEINBACH JOHN A., Chief Engineer Fire Department; residence 624 State street; born in Shelby county, Mo., in 1847; located in this city with his parents in 1848. He commenced the business of bricklaying at 15 years of age, and followed building and contracting until 1874, when he was appointed to his present position. He was a volunteer fireman at the age of 15. He married Miss Barbara Weisenberger in 1868. She was born in Germany in 1850. Their children are: Leonora A. M., Delia S. C., Mary, John A., and Jacob E. T. He is a Democrat, and a member of the K. of P., .A. O. U. W., and of the Druids.

STEINBACH PHILIP Sr., contractor and brick-mason; office and resi- dence 623 State street. He was born near Strasburg, Alsace, Germany, March 5, 1828, and emigrated to America with his parents when about three weeks old, settling in Ohio; in 1845 he went to Shelby county, Mo., and came to Quincy in 1848, following his trade. He married Mrs. Mary Rebecca Steinbach (whose maiden name was Schied) at Quincy, in October, 1854. She was born in Pitts- burg, Pa., Dec. 8, 1825. Previous to marriage with her present husband she had two chil- dren: John A., aged 31 years, and Philip D., aged 29, who died April 27, 1879, being sons of John A.Steinbach (deceased), brother to Philip Steinbach Sr. Six children have been the issue of the present marriage: Mary, aged 24 (now Mrs. Grosch); Lena M., aged 22 (now Mrs. Leise); Wm. A., aged 20; Bertha, aged 17; Amanda, aged 14, and Cora, aged 8 years. Religion, Lutheran. Politics, Democrat. Was elected Alderman under the administration of Mayors Lane and Ber- rian, serving two years; one term under Mayor Rowland, and one term under Mayors Rearick and Smith. Is a member of the German Benevolent Association of Quincy, of which he was President in 1876; was President of St. Peter's (Lutheran) Church from 1861 until 1876. Is now the oldest con- tractor in this city. During all his business transactions has never been sued in any court. Real and personal property estimated at $7,000.

steinegeweg J. laborer, 8th s of Harrison. Steinhart Mrs. Henrietta, 94 N. 5th.

STEINKAMP BERNARD

(H. A. Vanden Boom & Co.), furniture factory,

corner 10th and Vermont streets; residence 1034 Broadway; born in Koesfeld, Prussia, in 1842; came to the United States in 1860, and located in Quincy; married Elizabeth Roever in 1866. She was born in Quincy. They have three children: Annie, Lizzie and Bernard. Are members of the Catholic Church. Is a Democrat. Have been in business since 1868. They employ seventy men constantly; own and occupy a large four-story brick building, with steam power, for their factory. Common chairs and bed- steads a specialty.

Steinkamp Mrs. C. widow, 817 Kentucky. Steinkamp Henry, brick maker, 1027 Vine."

STEINKAMP HENRY, saddles, harness and dealer in hides, 709 State street; residence same; born in Prussia in 1837; came to the United States in 1858, and lo- cated in this city ; married Mary A. Terlies- ner in 1863. She was born in Prussia in 1841. They have three children: Henry, Mary and Bernard. They are members of the Catholic Church. He is a Democrat. He was 2d Assistant Engineer in 1870-71, City Marshal in 1872, City Collector in 1875 and '76, and Town Collector of Quincy in 1879. He manufactures whips of a superior quality, which he warrants, and deals in all goods in his line. He is a reliable business man.

Steinkamp Joseph, laborer, 1021 Kentucky. Steinmetz Jacob, laborer, 614 York.

STEINWEDELL WILLIAM, retired; residence, 168 North 8th street. He was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1827; came to the United States in 1:49; arrived in Quincy in June of that year. He married Miss Louisa Morphy in 1859. She was born in New Orleans in 1841. They have four children: Elise, Lilia, William and George. He is a Democrat. He organized a military company the week after the at- tack on Fort' Sumter, and served as volun- teer under Gen. Pope in securing the money of the banks of Lagrange and Canton, Mo., which he delivered at the sub-treasury in St. Louis, by order of Major Gen. Fremont. He participated in the attack on Monroe Sta- tion, Mo., for the relief of the 16th Regt. Ill. Inf., besieged there at the outbreak of the war. He escorted the arms for the Iowa Volunteers from Quincy to Keokuk. They served as a city guard until 1864, when he

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disbanded the company, which did good service for the government at a critical time when firmness, good judgment, and unfalter- ing bravery were required. He or his men received no renumeration from the govern- ment for their valuable services rendered. Ilis firm of Bertschinger & Steinwedell im- ported the first goods direct from Europe to Quincy in the hardware line, and paid the first duty to the Collector of the Port ; he was one of the Electors for Greeley in 1872. He is a stockholder in the First National Bank; is a member of the I. O. O. F., also German Turners stockholder and director, and one of the leading Germans of Quincy.

Stengel Theophelis, house mover, 923 Maine. Stern Henry, painter, 1106 Vine.

Stern Joseph, cooper, 1114 Vine. Stern Louis, book keeper, cor. 14th and Oak.

Stutermann George, wagon maker, 680 Washington. Stevens Martin S. Oak c of 18th.

Stewart Albert, farmer, 515 Jackson.

STEWART A. M .. proprietor Quincy City Steam Dye Works, 316 Maine street. He was born in Monmouth county, N. J., in 1833, and located in Quincy in 1836. He married Margaret Ellsworth in 1853. She was born in Virginia in 183 ;. Have nine children, Effie E., Mary M., Georgia.na, John, Susan B., E. M., Florence E., Henry L. and Daisy. Republican. Belongs to M. E. Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Is a silk and woolen dyer and scourer. Gents' coats, vests and pants are dyed, cleaned and repaired by their great chemical process. Every spot of grease, paint, wax and tar, together with all other blemishes to which the above garments are liable, are entirely removed, and he warrants the spot not to re-appear. If he fails to please you no charge will be made. Ladies' shawls, ribbons, silk and woolen dresses, kid gloves, etc., a specialty. Feathers cleaned, dyed and curled. All colors war- ranted fast. Remember the place, 316 Maine street, Quincy, Ill. All goods sent by ex- press will receive prompt attention. Hats cleaned and made new, and warrantedNo. 1. Stewart Mrs. Ann, 705 Broadway. Stewart Mrs. Ann, cor. 4th and Payson ave. Stewart Jackson, teamster, cor. 3d and Elm. Stewart James, Jr. switchman, 216 Spring. Stewart James W. com. merchant, 1803 Maine. Stewart John, clerk in post-office, 705 Broadway. Stewart Mrs. Maggie J. dressmaker, 1117 Vine.

STEWART ROBERT, Harbor

Master, 29 Front street; residence, 203 Maine street. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1831; came to this country in 1849, and located in this city in 1857. He married Miss Marian Jarrett in 1855. She was born in Scotland. They have three children : James A., Minnie B. and Robert F. Are members of the Unitarian Church. He is a Democrat. He went into the ice business in this city in 1859, and continued until the present time. He has been Harbor Master four years. Is a member of the Ma- sons, Druids and Odd Fellows' societies.

Stewart Sam. laborer, E'm, e of 9th. Stille Christian, cooper, 272 S. 6th.

Stinne't Wm R. Jaborer, 1257 Maine.

STIPP AUGUST H., cigar man- ufacturer, northwest corner of 6th and Adams streets. He was born in Herford, Westphalia, Europe, Jan. 31, 1847; came to America in 1866; remaining one year in the State of Missouri. and arrived in Quincy, Ill., Sept. 1, 1867; married Frederika Vorn- dam, in Quincy, Ill., Jan. 8, 1869; was born in Lippinghausen, Europe, Feb. 17, 1850. Religion, Lutheran. Property, valued at $1,500.

Stipp Frank, laborer, 815 Washington. Stipp Herman, laborer, Madison, e of 9th. Stobie Alexander, laborer, 235 N. 5th. Stock John, cooper, 640 Madison.

STOCKHEKER HERMAN,

wood merchant ; residence, 305 South Sth street ; was born in Germany, Jan. 1, 1846. His father died when he was 2 years old; six years later his mother came to America, and settled in Quincy, where he has since lived. He enlisted in the army in Co. A, 43d Regt. Ill. Inf. in 1864; served till the close of the war. He married Anna Fleer, in September, 1866. She was born in Germany. They had five children, four living: Anna, Herman, Ida, and William. He owns residence and lot, No. 305 South 8th street, and 400 acres timber land in Pike county, Ill.

Stockseik Fred. carpenter, Monroe, e of 10th. Stockton T. S. blacksmith, 918 Hampshire. Stockwell W. W. collector, 222 State. Stotts Mrs. Mary, widow, 307 Kentucky. Stourhahn Fred. shoemaker. 1221 Vermont. Stoeckle Alex. blacksmith, 26 N. 10th.

STOECKLE EDWARD, whole- sale liquors, 624~ Maine street; born in Baden, Germany, in 1835; came to the

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United States, Nov. 15, 1861, and located in Quincy. He married Elizabetha Bart, in 1866. She was born in Wisconsin. They have four children: Maggie, Edward, Gus- tav, and John. They are members of the Catholic Church. He has been in business for himself twelve years in the liquor business.

Stoeckle Gustav, boots and shoes, 624 Maine. Stall John, carpenter, 922 York.

Stone A. T. 309 N. 5th.

Stone Albert Jr. 1648 Maine.

STONE E. K., Superintendent of the Quincy Horse Railway and Carryin g Company; was born in Worcester county, Mass., in 1818; moved to this State, in 1838, and located in this city in 1839, and went into the boots and shoe business, which he continued in until 1865. He became a stockholder, and superintendent of the above company in 1870, and has had the management of it since.

Stoppe Joseph, shoemaker, 21 S. 10th. Storck F. carpenter, cor. State and 12th. Stork Henry, furniture manufacturer, 713 State. Stork Herman, teamster, 1116 Payson ave. Stork Mrs. Mena, widow, 825 Jefferson.

STORK & PANEKO, contractors and builders, corner of 12th and State streets. Frederick Stork was born near Herford, Regierungs-bazirk Preus-Minden, Europe, Nov. 15, 1844, and came to America, arriv- ing at New Orleans, with his parents, in 1854, coming direct to Quincy, Ill. He married Miss Wilhelmina Drege, at Quincy, Ill .. Aug. 4, 1874. She was born in Oldes- hausen Regierungs-bezirk, Osterrode, Prus- sia, March 29, 1853, and came to America with her mother, in August, 1871, going direct to Quincy. They had three children : Frank Henry Edward, born July 1, 1870 (by a former wife); Peter Henry Frederick, born May 22, 1875, and Herman Ludwig, born July 10, 1877. Religion, Lutheran. Politics, Democrat. Enlisted at Quincy, Ill., Aug. 15, 1862, in Co. A, 119th Regt., Ill. Inf., and was honorably discharged at Mobile, Ala., Aug. 26, 1865, and participated in all the battles in which his regiment was engaged. He is a member of the Protestant Widows and Orphans' Society of Quincy, Ill. Real and personal property estimated at $7,000.

Stormer Gottlieb, carpenter, 1110 Washington.

. Stormer Henry, brick maker, Monroe e of 12th. Stormer Wm. laborer, 926 Monroe.

Stormer Wm. Adams bet. 10th and 11th. Stowberg Valentine, teamster, 527 Washington. Straley Joseph, harness maker, 431 Kentucky. St. atman C. F. carpenter, cor. 8th and Payson ave. Strauss M. express, cor. 7th and Jefferson. Strenger Ilenry, laborer, 828 Washington. Strenger Henry, laborer, 814 Jeff rson. Strenghoener Wm. laborer, 700 Madison. Stroad Mrs. Cajey, widow, 330 State.

STRICKLING H. F., grocery, northwest corner of 11th and Broadway ; res- idence, same; born in Belmont county, Ohio, in 1849. He went to Nebraska in 1865, and was actively engaged in frontier life until 1868; taught school and kept store, when he enlisted at Fort McPherson in the 2d Reg. Cav., in which he served on the plains actively until his time expired in 1873, when he was honorably discharged. He located in Jack- sonville, Morgan county, in this state, 1873, and married Miss Laura Clark, daughter of Geo. W .. Clark, of that city, in 1876. She was born there, 1855. They located in Quincy, 1878, when he went into his present business, and is carrying on a large and profitable trade. He is a young man of good appearance and address, with the health of frontier life visible. He is a Democrat.

Stroot John, ccoper, 50 N. 11.h. Strouse Henry, mail agt. 164 N. 5th. Strub Joseph, stone mason, 828 Kentucky. Strunk Peter, laborer, 1109 Oak. Stuckenburg Henry, 1019 Vermont. Stuckman Gust. clerk, 830 Washington. Stuckmau Henry, carpenter, 11th n of Payson ave. Stuckman Joseph, laborer, Elm e of 9th. Stuke H. laborer, 726 Jackson.

Sturgiss Mrs. Margaret, widow, 602 Broadway.

STURGISS SAMUEL M., den- tist, north-east corner of 5th and Hampshire; born in Chester county. Pa., 1828; moved to this county, 1852; studied in Westchester county, Pa. He married Miss Mary Ko- nantz, 1855. She was born in this city. He has three children living: Emma J., Mary and Flora. Mrs. Sturgiss died Jan. 2, 1862. He married his second wife, Rebecca Reeder, 1863. Have two boys: Edward K., and Wil- liam R. The doctor is President of the Illi- nois State Dental Society, composed of the leading dentists of the State. He is a Dem- ocrat in politics.

Sturhahn Fred, laborer, 713 Madison.

Sturhahn Gust. tobacconist, 640 Washington. Sturhahn Herman, laborer, Jefferson w of 10th.

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The history of Adams County Illinois : containing a history of the county - its cities, towns, etc. a biographical directory of its citizens, war record of its volunteers in the late rebellion; general and local statistics, portraits of early settlers and prominent men, Part 100

Author: Publication date: 1879 Publisher: Chicago : Murray, Williamson & Phelps Number of Pages: 1254

Author:
Publication date: 1879
Publisher: Chicago : Murray, Williamson & Phelps
Number of Pages: 1254