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Blessing G. farmer, sec. 26 ; P. O. Quincy,
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BOWLES HOLEMAN, farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Quincy, Ill .; was born in this township, Feb. 17, 1843; was married to Miss Lydia L. Barr in 1866. They have two children : Annie E. and Arthur E. His father came to this county in an early day from Bourbon county, Ky., and has always been identified with its prosperity. Took a firm stand in the Democratic rank of polities, and died in 1871, in his 56th year. Mr. H. Bowles has 120 acres of land well improved, in a high state of cultivation, and very valu- able. He is Democratic in politics.
BOWLES ROBERT L., farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Quincy. The subject of this sketch was born in Ellington township, June 2, 1851. He is the second son of A. E. Bowles (deceased), one of the early settlers of Ellington township. His early educa- tion was received at La Grange College, La Grange, Mo. He is Democratic in politics (having followed in the footsteps of his father, who was, during life, one of the leaders of the party in this county). He owns eighty-seven and one-half acres of land, which for fertility of soil and improvements will compare favorably with any in the township; and is one of the young, ener- getic, and industrious sons of the county, to whom it looks for a continuance of its present prosperity. His home is known through- out the county as the "Locust Grove Farm."
BRADBURY JONATHAN D., farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Quincy; was born in Franklin county, Maine, Jan. 9, 1816, and came to this county May 1, 1838; was married twice; his first wife was Miss Sarah H. Merrick. She was born in Somerset county, Maine. They had two children. She died Aug. 27, 1849. His second, and present wife, was Mrs. Ann Huntington. She was born in Oxford county, Maine. They have one child. He has held numer- ous local offices in the township, and is now Township Assessor. He is one of the carly and enterprising citizens who have made the county in its present prosperous condition. Hİe owns about 500 acres of land, most of which is in a highly cultivated and well- improved condition. Republican in politics, and a member of the Free Baptist Church.
BREDEWEG JOHN G. H., dairyman; Sec. 23; P. O. Quincy ; was born
in Hanover, Aug 24, 1819; at the age of 17 he went to Holland, and engaged in dairy business. On June 9, 1842, he landed in Quincy, and in 1843 went into the dairy business with Albert G. Pearson, who con- tinued as Mr. B.'s partner for three years; since which time he has been engaged in the business for himself, and has been very successful. He stands to-day the oldest dairyman in this part of the country; was married to Miss Hannah W. Stighost in 1851. She was born near Bielefeld, Prus- sia. They have seven children, two boys and five girls. He owns between 800 and 900 acres of land in this county, 300 of which he now resides on. It is in a high state of cultivation, and elegantly improved ; he having just finished one of the finest suburban residences in this part of the country. Republican in politics, and a member of the German Lutheran church.
Bridle John, P. O. Quincy.
Brinton Wm. P. farmer ; sec. 12; P. O. Quincy. Brome Arnold, farmer; sec. 23; P. O. Quincy. Brome Samuel, farmer; sec. 13; P O. Fowler. Brown Eliza, sec. 24; P. O. Quincy.
Brown J. T. farmer ; sec. 24; P. O. Quincy. Brown Samuel, farmer; sec. 23; P. O. Quincy.
BYWATER GEORGE, farmer and fruit grower; Sec. 23; P. O. Quincy ; was born in England, March 25, 1838; came to this country when quite young. His father settled on the farm on which he now resides, in 1838. He was married to Eliza- beth Frazier in 1868. She was born in Ursa township, this county. He enlisted in the 2d Regt. Ill. Cav. in 1861, and served four years, during which time the regiment was actively employed through the western south, taking part in the engagements during Grierson's Raid, Island No.10, and others too numerous to mention. He has forty-three acres of land in a high state of cultivation. Is Republican in politics.
CAROLAN ANDREW, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Fowler; was born in the County Cavan, Ireland, in Sept. 1817, and emi- grated to this country in 1847, and settled in New York; moved from there to this county in 1851; was : married to Miss Bridget Riley, Jan. 15. She was born in the same county as her husband. They have seven children, four boys and three girls. He owns eighty-one and one-fourth acres of land in a high state of cultivation, abundant-
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ly stocked with fruit. Democrat in politics. They are members of the Roman Catholic church.
Carroll Thos. farmer ; sec. 25; P. O. Quincy. Castle E. G. retired; sec. 31; P. O. Quincy.
CATE BENJAMIN, gardener and fruit grower; Sec. 25; P. O. Quincy, was born in Durham, New Hampshire, June 18, 1812; came to Quincy, May 1, 1837; was married to Debora Wood Thompson, in Feb- ruary, 1841. She was born in Livermore, Oxford county, Me. They have had eight children : Florinda T., born Aug. 25, 1842; Emanda, born March 13, 1844; Mary Jane, born July 1, 1846; Roswell, born April 26, 1848; Ellen, Jan. 31, 1850; Otis T., Oct. 23, 1852; Walter, Dec. 30, 1855; Austin, May 24, 1858. Mr. Cate owns forty-three acres of land, worth about $150 per acre. The fami. ly are members of the Baptist church.
CATHER JUDGE WM. H .. retired; Sec. 32; P. O. Quincy ; was born in Waynesburg, Greene county, Pa., June 4, 1813; studied law in that town, and emi- grated to Quincy in 1837, and for a number of years engaged in farming. In 1853 was elected County Judge, and served four years ; was re-elected in 1857, and served up to 1861; after which time he resumed the practice of law, and continued at it until 1866, then retired to his beautiful suburban residence at "Ellington Heights." Has been intimately connected with the prosperi- ty of the county ever since his settlement in it. Has been for a number of years past amusing himself with his bees, and attend- ing to his beautiful vegetable garden, the products of which has taken the first pre- mium at both state and county fairs every year for the last ten. He possesses a splendid library, and one of the best, if not the best, furnished houses outside the city of Quincy, in the county. He was married to Miss Amanda French Davis, daughter of Dr. Isaac Davis,of New Jersey, in 1848. The home place contains fifteen acres; fruits of every variety. Democrat. Catholic.
CHAPMAN ASA W., farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Quincy; was born on the place on which he now resides in 1854. His father came to this county in 1838, and was num- bered among its early and enterprising citizens, who labored to make the county 46
what it is, and died on Dec. 24, 1866. Asa W. was educated in Quincy, and is one of a family of six children, five boys and one girl. His mother is still living, is in good health, and bids fair to live a number of years yet. They have 100 acres of land on the Warsaw road, about five miles north of Quincy, well improved and stocked with the different varieties of fruit, and very val- uable. Republican in politics.
CHAPMAN ERASTUS W. (deceased); was born in Ellington, Tolland county, Conn., Aug. 27, 1814, (his father, Thos. W. Chapman being a farmer). He lived in Ellington until the spring of 1837, when he came to Illinois, and settled in Adams county. He purchased the farm on which he lived until his death, being a very successful farmer. He was married in 1840 to Miss Mary Henderson. They had nine children, are six still living. When the county was organized into townships, he named his township Ellington, after his old town in Connecticut, and was elected first Town Clerk; held same for thirteen years, and then was elected Supervisor, which office he held until his death, which occurred in Dec. 24, 1866 at the age of fifty-two years. He was much re- spected by all that knew him, and a great loss to his family.
Chapman Frank, farmer; sec. 12; P. O. Quincy. Chapman M. farmer; sec. 12; P. O. Quincy. Chapman Mary, farmer; sec. 12; P. O. Quincy. Chase Levi, farmer; sec. 12; P. O. Fowler.
CHASE MRS. REBECCA, far- mer; Sec. 4; P. O. Quincy; was born in Greene county, Pa., in 1809, and came to this county in 1830; was married to Charles Chase in 1827. They are amongst the earli- est settlers of the county, and have always been members of the "Old Settlers Society," who have their meetings at Clayton. Mr. Chase died Sept. 29, 1876, in this township. Mrs. Chase still resides on the old home- stead, and has been, and is now, enjoying good health, with a prospect of quite a num- ber of years yet. The estate consists of 560 acres of land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation, well improved, stocked with fruit. She has been a member of the Methodist church for about fifty years. She has seven children, five boys and two girls. All are members of the same church, with
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the exception of one, who is a Presbyterian. Chase Rebecca, sec. 4; P. O. Quincy.
CHASE ROBERT, farmer; Sec. 9; P.O.Quincy ; was born on the place adjoining the one he now occupies, Aug. 29, 1832. His father, Charles Chase, came to the county in 1830, from Washington county, Pa., and has always been numbered amongst the early and enterprising citizens who have labored so hard to make the county what it is. He was a Democrat in politics, and died Sept. 29, 1876. Robert Chase has 150 acres of land elegantly improved, well stocked with fruit, and valuable. He was married to Miss Irene A. Frazer in Septem- ber, 1856. She was born in this county. They have three children, all girls. He is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Methodist church.
CLEAVELAND GEO. W.,farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Quincy ; was born in Boston, Mass., Feb. 16, 1828, and came to this county in the fall of 1834, with his parents; settled on the farm he now owns; was married to Mrs. Pauline Lynch in Feb. 1874. She was born in Brown county, Ill., March 4, 1847. They have one child, Clara B. He owns about eighty acres of land, stocked with fruit. He has been identified with the county's prosperity ever since he has been a citizen of it. His father, John Cleveland, was the principal builder in Quincy during its younger days. George W. is a Green- backer in politics, and a free thinker in re- ligion.
Cook Mrs. Ann, farmer ; sec. 29; P. O. Quincy. Cook John, farmer; sec. 29; P. O. Quincy.
Cook S. farmer; sec. 14; P. O. Quincy. Cook S. N. farmer; sec. 29; P. O. Quincy. Cosjan George, farmer : sec. 26; P. O. Quincy. Coajan Henry, plasterer ; P. O. Quincy. Crew J. C. farmer ; block 9; P. O. Quincy. Crow Elizabeth, sec. 7; P. O. Quincy. Crow H. M. farmer; sec. 4; P. O. Quincy. Currier L. H. P. O. Quincy.
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DAVIS EDWARD F., farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Fowler; was born in Halifax county, Va., July 17, 1831; came to this county in 1859; was married to Miss An- toinette V. Thomas in 1849. She was born in Lauderdale county, Ala., Oct. 25, 1830. They have four children : Edward A., John
B., William E., and George R. Mr. Davis was postmaster at Bloomfield up to the time of its discontinuance; the office, how- ever, was known as Ulm. He owns seventy- three and a half acres of land in a high state of cultivation, abundantly stocked with fruit, and very valuable. Democrat in poli- tics, and members of the Methodist church.
Dedert William, farmer; sec. 10; P. O. Quincy. Deleschuze E. farmer ; sec. 30; P. O. Quincy. Dempsey Edward, farmer; sec. 1; P. O. Fowler.
DEMPSEY MARK, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Quincy; was born in the County Londonderry, Ireland; came to this country and settled in Leheigh county, Pa., in 1845, and engaged in the manufacture of iron, and moved to this county in 1855. He has been married twice. His first wife was Miss Margaret Hartman. They had three chil- dren : Emma, Edward, and Margaret. She died in October, 1865. His second wife was Miss Margaret Marion. They had three children : Marcus, Thomas, and Mary. She died Dec. 24, 1872. He has 173 acres of land in a high state of cultivation, well stocked with fruit. Is Democratic in politics, and a member of the Roman Catholic church.
Dempsey James, farmer; sec. 2; P. O. Fowler. Dickson W. W. farmer; sec. 26; P. O. Quincy.
DUDLEY EDWARD A., retired ; Sec. 26; P. O. Quincy; was born in Fayette county, Ky., in 1807; came to this county, February, 1851. After the passage of the Nebraska bill in Congress, Mr. D. took an active part in the politics of the country up to the close of the rebellion, since which time he has withdrawn entirely from the political world. He was a member of the Kentucky Legislature before coming to this State. Is a graduate of the Transylvania University of Lexington, Ky. He was mar- ried twice. His first wife was a daughter of Isham Talbot, United States Senator from Kentucky. His second and present wife is the daughter of Thos. A. Russell, of Fayette county, Ky. He is a Republican in politics. Duncan F. M. farmer; sec. 6; P. O. Quincy. Duncan J. W. farmer ; sec. 6; P. O. Quincy.
DUNCAN MILLARD A., farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Quincy; was born Aug. 24, 1850 (which was his father's 48th birthday). on the place on which he now resides ; was married to Miss Emma Lehman, May 7, 1876. She was born in Payson township
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this county. They have one child, Alta Lelia. His father, Gavin Bennett Duncan, came to Quincy April, 1829, and was, dur- ing his life, numbered amongst the early and enterprising citizens who have labored so hard to make the county what it is. He was Republican in politics, and died May 20, 1876. M. A. Duncan has forty-six and a half acres of land on the Warsaw road, im- proved, well stocked with fruit, and very valuable. Is Republican in politics.
Duncan W. H. farmer; sec. 7; P. O. Quincy.
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EDWARDS PAUL, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Quincy ; was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1820; came to this county in 1837; has held several local offices in the county; was married to Miss Mary Ellen Platt, May 28, 1848, who was also born in Cincinnati. They have been living on their present farm for over twenty-two years. Have five children: Rachel Edna, born Sept. 10, 1858; Mary Leuellew, Aug. 31, 1861; William Alanson, March 6, 1865; Carrie Platt, Oct. 19, 1868; Nina Belle, Nov. 11, 1872. He has fifty-eight acres of land in a high state of cultivation, worth about $250 per acre. Republican in politics, and mem- bers of the Baptist church.
Evatt Wm. farmer; block 10; P. O. Quincy.
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Fallom J. W. P. O. Quincy.
FARRELL MRS. ANN, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Fowler; was born in Mason county, Ky., Jan. 4, 1822; was married to Edward Farrell in 1846. They came to this county in 1852. They have two children: William and Henry. Mr. Farrell was one of the old and enterprising citizens who has been identified with the industries and enterprises that have been so conducive to the county's welfare up to the time of his death, which occurred July 18, 1876. The estate contains about 500 acres of land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation, stocked with fruit, and very valuable. She is a member of the Christian churchi.
Faust Jacob, P. O. Quincy.
Fessler Anton, farmer ; sec. 27; P. O. Quincy.
Fogle Ludwig, P. O. Quincy.
Folkrod George, farmer ; sec. 19; P. O. Quincy.
FOOTE THOMAS W., fruit grower; Sec. 24; P. O. Quincy; was born in Oneida county, N. Y., in 1830; came to this county in 1840, and settled with his parents in Quincy; was married to Miss Kehlenbrink in 1852. She was born near Berlin, Prussia. They have eight children, five boys and three girls. He moved out to his beautiful suburban fruit-farm, known as " The Pines," in 1869, where he now resides ; it contains fifty acres, well stocked with all the different varieties of fruit. Ten years ago, it received the State premium for being the most fancy fifty-acre tract in the State.
Fork Augusta ; sec. 33; P. O. Quincy. Fork John, farmer; sec. 33; P. O. Quincy. Francis Mrs. Ellen ; block 11; P. O. Quincy.
FRAZER MISS MALINDA JANE, retired; Sec. 4; P. O. Quincy ; was born in St. Charles county, Mo., in 1825, and came to this county in 1857, with her father, James Frazer. He has been identi- fied with the prosperity of the county from the time of his settlement until his death, which occurred Oct. 23, 1877, in his 82nd year. He was Republican in politics. Miss Frazer owns 200 acres of land, improved, well stocked with fruit, and very valuable. She is a member of the Methodist church.
FRESE LOUIS, fruit grower; Sec. 24; P. O. Quincy; was born in Quincy Oct. 14, 1856, and was there educated. He moved out to his present location, with his father, Joseph Frese, in 1873, and engaged in fruit growing. The farm he cultivates is one of the oldest fruit farms in the township, and is a source of very considerable revenue to him. His father was born in Germany., March 19, 1831, and married Miss Tresa Ink in 1853, who was also born in Germany. They have seven children, four boys and three girls. They are all Democratic in politics, and members of the German Cath- olic church.
Futterer Frank, farmer; sec. 35; P. O. Quincy.
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Gay Robert, farmer; sec. 17; P. O. Quincy. Gramke J. B. farmer ; sec. 29; P. O. Quincy. Grant Peter, farmer; sec. 31; P. O. Quincy. Grant Richard, P. O. Quincy.
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Grimes M. P. O Quincy. Guth Anton, farmer; sec. 32; P. O. Quincy. Gutte. y D. farmer ; sec. 7; P. O. Quiucy. Guttery Mrs. D. sec. 18; P. O. Quincy.
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Hall Sarah E. sec. 31; P. O. Quincy.
HARVEY GEORGE, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Quincy ; was born near Kingston, Canada, in 1847; came to this county in 1853; was married to Miss Hannah Dick- hut, of Quiney, in 1873. They have three children living and one dead. He has held various local offices in the county; owns forty acres of land in a high state of culti- vation, and very valuable. Republican in politics.
Harvey Joseph, farmer; sec. 28; P. O. Quincy. Harvey Samuel, farmer; sec. 31; P. O. Quincy. Harwood Eli; block 10; P. O. Quincy. Hayte W. B. farmer; sec. 26; P. O. Quincy. Hedges James, farmer ; sec. 5; P. O. Quincy Heidbreder John, farmer; sec. 16; P. O. Quincy. Helmbold Lewis, farmer; sec. 36; P. O. Quincy. Henhoff Fred. farmer; sec. 7; P. O Quincy. Herman Gottlieb, farmer; sec. 24; P. O. Quincy. Hirth Jacob. farmer; sec. 18; P. O. Quincy. Hocgrave A. former ; sec. 14; P. O. Fowler. Hocgrave S. farmer ; sec. 24; P. O. Quincy. Hogan Thos. P. O. Quincy.
Hogan Geo. farmer; sec. 24; P. O. Quincy. Hollman G. H. farmer: sec. 26; P. O. Quincy. Homan Mary, sec. 11; P. O. Quincy.
Hopke Fred, farmer; sec. 25; P. O. Quincy.
HULSE JOHN C., farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Cliola ; was born on the place where he now resides, Sept. 22, 1847. His father, Wm. Hulse, settled on the place in 1840; was among the early settlers who have been so conducive to the country's prosperity, and died on Nov. 11, 1875, in his 52d year. He held various local offices in the township and took a firm stand in the Democratic ranks. His mother is still living on the old home- stead, and bids fair to remain among her children for a number of years to come. Mr. J. C. Hulse is one of a family of five children, two boys and three girls. They have 300 acres of land in high state of cultivation.
HUNTER JAMES, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Quincy; was born in the County Lon- donderry, Ireland, in 1820, and came to this country in 1840, and assisted in making the first iron that was made in this country from hard coal, in Leheigh county, Penn. He came to this county in 1850; was married to
Miss Martha Logan, who was also born in County Londonderry, Ireland. They have five children, three girls and two boys. He has held local offices in the township. Has 240 acres of land well improved, stocked with fruit, and very valuable. Democrat in poli- tics. They are members of the Presbyterian church.
Hyman Frank, farmer ; sec. 2; P. O. Quincy.
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INGHRAM THOMAS, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Cliola; was born in Greene county, Penn., Aug. 15, 1809; came to this county, Jan. 9, 1839; was married to Miss Lucy Cather in 1832. She was born in Greene county, Penn. They have one child : Wm. Robert, born Oct. 10, 1852. Mr. Ingh- ram has been identified with the county's prosperity ever since his settlement in it. IIe owns about 1,000 acres of land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation, elegantly improved, abundantly stocked with fruit, and very valuable. He deals extensively in cattle and hogs, and has always been success- ful, and has accumulated considerable means. Is Independent in politics.
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JAMESON COL. SAMUEL, far- mer; See. 30; P. O. Quincy ; was born about six miles north of North Bend and west of Fort Washington (now Cincinnati, Ohio) in October 1800. His grandfather Jameson came from Scotland in 1756. His uncle, John Jameson, had command of the post at New York that Major Andre was turned over to when taken prisoner. His mother's brother, James Rankin, crossed the ice on the Dela- ware with General Washington the night of the battle of Trenton, and was with Washing- ton when Lord Cornwallis was taken prison- er. Her other brother, Wm. Rankin, was in Crawford's defeat in 1782. Mr. Jameson's father served in Wayne's army three years, helped to build Fort Wayne, Fort Recovery, and Fort Defiance. His mother came down the Ohio on a little flat boat, with old Mrs. Benham and two other families (but having aboard only one man), and landed at Fort Washington in 1795, and there met her hus- band, who was mustered out of Wayne's army. His Aunt Pattie, wife of Jas. Rankin,
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drew a pension about fifty years, and a portion of the time Captain's pay. His father's cousin, Mary Jameson, was the only survivor in a massacre sometime during Dunmore's war, the balance of the family were all killed, and she taken prisoner, afterward marrying a chief called Hickatoo, by whom she had three children, and at the "big tree " treaty in New York was given a large reser- vation of land on Geneseo flats, on which she resided until her death. Mr. J. had two brothers in the war of 1812, and a brother-in- law, Daniel McDaniel, was in Hull's sur- render and Perry's victory. Col. Jameson came to this county in 1843; was married to Miss Nancy Mars, who was born in Phila- delphia and died in 1876. They had nine children. He has-160 acres of land, valued at $150 per acre; is Democratic in politics ; was formerly an old line Whig.
JONES COL. KILER K., Sec. 26; P. O. Quincy, retired ; was born in Hanover Chautauqua county N. Y. April 13, 1825; married to Miss Ambolena Hanson in 1851. She was born in Norway August 23, 1827. Eight children, six of whom are still living, three sons and three daughters.
His father, William Jones, came to Chica- go in an early day and was during life a much valued citizen of that city. Col. Jones learned the printers' trade in early life and established the paper known as the " Gem of the Prairie" at Chicago, which afterward merged into the Chicago Trib- une, but being possessed of an unusual amount of ambition, and believing "one iron not enough in the fire," he began branching out in other directions, building a large pier and grain elevator, and also sov- eral vessels. He began the grain forwarding and commission business, in which he con- tinned for years, and which proved a pecu- niary success. His donations and contribu- tions have been the most generous and liberal, to which the elegant Jones library, with its building and grounds at Manitowoc, Wis.,
pointconclusively, as also the library of the high school at Camp Point, which was presented by Col. Jones, in May, 1869, as a nucleus for one of larger size, but by neglect, or carelessness, or both, on the part of those most interested, has not increased beyond the $300 worth of standard volumes so generously donated by him. He was, on
the 26th of September 1861, appointed by the Hon. Alex W. Randall, Governor of Wis.,Lieutenant Colonel of the 15th (Scan- dinavian), Regt. of Wis. Inf., and on the first of January, 1862, was mustered into the Ser- vice of the United States.
Ever since his residence here he has been one of the most energetic and active of citizens. Commenced the construction of the splendid gravel road out 12th street, and kept agitating the subject until we are the best supplied county in the state with free gravel roads. Republican in politics and one of the strongest advocates of those prin- ciples.
Jones Mrs. K. K. sec. 26; P. O. Quincy.
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Kapke Fred, farmer ; sec. 20; P. O. Quincy. Kappns J. G. P. O. Quincy.
Keller Ann E. sec. 25 ; P. O. Quincy. Kelley John, farmer ; sec. 25; P. O. Quincy.
KEMP HENRY STEWART., farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Quincy; was born in Bourbon county, Ky., August 18, 1812. His father and several of his uncles served in the war of 1812. He came to this county in the spring of 1831; Lieutenant of militia during the Black Hawk war; has filled numerous local offices in the county, and has always been numbered amongst the most enterprising, as well as the early, settlers who have labored so energetically to make the county what it is; was married to Miss Caroline V. Laughlin, of Clark county, Ky. They have four children, three boys and one girl. He has about 700 acres of land in this county, in a high state of cultivation; improved, and well stocked with fruit. He has always been an old line Whig up to the birth of the Republican party, which he joined, and has given it his support ever since. He is a member of the Christian church.
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