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and always ready to assist in promoting the interests of the county.
Wallace J. S. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Keokuk Junc.
WALLACE MARY E., residence, Camp Point; is the daughter of Rev. Jesse Cromwell and Hester (Moore) Cromwell, of the District of Columbia. She was born in the same place, July 17, 1826. At the age of nine years she removed with her parents to Kentucky, where her father preached as an itinerant minister in the M. E. church until 1847, when they removed to Adams county, Ill., where her father died in 1866, only clos- ing his ministerial labors with his life. She married Allen Wallace, Oct. 5, 1859. He was born in Kentucky, June 18, 1809; was the son of Josiah and Mary (Mason) Wal- lace. He had four children by a former marriage: Julian, James M., Mary R., and Francis A. Mrs. Wallace was first married to James A. Armstrong, of Kentucky, June 18, 1847. They resided in Concord, in that State, until his death, in September, 1852, Mr. Wallace died June 17, 1876. He was a farmer by occupation. Mrs. Wallace owns forty acres of improved land in Clayton township, worth $40 per acre, a fine resi- cence, and one and a quarter acres in Camp Point, and several lots in Keokuk Junction. She is a member of the M. E. church.
Wallace M. R. farmer: scc. 12; P. O. Keokuk Junc.
WALLACE RICHARD A., far- mer and stock dealer; Sec. 25; P. O. Camp Point; born in this township, May 17, 1844. His parents located in this township, where lie now resides, in the spring of 1836. Mr. Wallace was married, Jan. 10, 1869, to Miss Harriet Heaton, of Liberty township. They have one daughter. Mr. Wallace is a man of untiring energy, and is engaged extensively in farming and stock raising. He enlisted in the spring of 1864 in Co. E, 50th Regt. Ill. Inf .; served one year and a half; was honorably discharged at Louisville, Ky. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and owns 150 acres of land, well improved.
Wallace Wm. farmer; sec. 1; P. O. Keokuk Junc- tion.
Ward J. W. teamster; P. O. Camp Point.
Ward O. B. teamster; P. O. Camp Point. Warren Lydia C. P. O. Camp Point.
Welsh H. C. farmer; scc. 25; P. O. Camp Point.
WELSH JAMES G., farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Camp Point. He was born in
Jefferson county, Ky., June 25, 1811; is the oldest of twelve children of Robert and Mary (Guthrie) Welsh, the latter a native of that State, the father of Pennsylvania. He remained there until he was nearly 24 years of age, when he came to Adams county, and spent a year and a half in Columbus town- . ship, and then removed to his present home in the spring of 1836. He was married in Kentucky, Aug. 14, 1834, to Sarah Booth, a native of Shelby county, Ky. Have eight children : Robert G., Mary J., Benjamin H.,. George W., Sarah E., John . M. C., Eunice A., and Margaret E. Mr. Welsh has held several local offices in the township. He owns 130 acres of improved land, worth $50. per acre.
WELSH MOSES C., farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Camp Point. He is the sixth of twelve children of Robert and Mary (Guth- rie) Welsh, and was born in Jefferson county, Ky., Jan. 8, 1820. Robert Welsh was born in Pennsylvania, but his parents removed to Kentucky when he was three years old, where he married Mary Guthrie, of that State. His father came from Ireland to America just prior to the beginning of the War of the Revolution. His mother was a Pennsylvania German. Moses C. Welsh came from Kentucky to Adams county, Ill., in the spring of 1848, and settled where he- now lives in 1849. He. was married to. Angeline E. Taylor, Dec. 1, 1842, who was born in Spencer county, Ky., March 11, 1822. Have seven children living: Mary A., James T., Henry C., William T., Thomas L., Martha E., and Moses G. Mr. Welsh was Com- missioner of Highways for many years; was Collector in 1851-2, and is now Presi- dent of the Camp Point Mutual Fire In_ surance Company. Himself and wife are members of the Christian church. They own 350 acres of land in Camp Point town- ship, worth $40 per acre.
White J. E. farmer; sec. 7; P. O. Camp Point. Wilcox M. mechanic; P. O. Camp Point. Wilks Cordelia, P. O. Camp Point.
Williams John, laborer; P. O. Camp Point. Wilson Clark, laborer; P. O. Camp Point.
Wisehart J. H. farmer; sec. 29; P. O. Camp Point.
WYLE DANIEL H., farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Camp Point. He was born in Butler county, Ohio, June 19, 1849, and moved to this State with his parents when
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about nine years of age, locating in Burton township in October, 1858, after which he moved to this township, and was married to Nancy A. Williams, April 1, 1874. They have two children, Annie W. and Ollie W. Mr. Wyle owns 150 acres of land, well im- proved, probable value, $8,000.
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Yarnell Charlotte, P. O. Camp Point.
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Ziegler Lorentz, grocer; P. O. Camp Po'nt.
MELROSE TOWNSHIP.
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Ackerman Jas. farmer; sec. 7; P. O. Quincy.
ABEL CHRISTIAN, farmer ; Sec. 9; P. O. Quiney. The subject of this sketch was born in Germany, Aug. 23, 1812; was educated in the schools of his native coun- try, and, at the age of 25, emigrated to this country, and settled in Quincy, where he lived five years, and then moved to Melrose township. In 1839 he was married to Miss Charlotta Wedg. She was born in the same country as her husband, Nov. 22, 1818, and came to this country in 1837. They have had nine children, four of whom are now living, three sons and one daughter: Wil- liam, George, Joseph, and Matilda. He owns about 300 acres of land, which, for fertility of soil and improvement, will compare favorably with any in the county. He is Democratic in politics, and a member of the Methodist church. He is at present School Director, which office he has held for twenty- two years, and has been Commissioner of Highways for eight years.
Albrink Adolph, farmer ; sec. 13; P. O. Quincy.
ALEXANDER PERRY, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Quincy; was born in Pope county, Ill., 1820; located in Adams county, Sept. 1, 1832; married Margaret Hunsaker in 1857. She was born in Adams county. They have five children: Margaret E., Perry, Susan, Sarah, and Mabel. Mrs. Alexander is a member of the Christian church. He is a Democrat. He has been Supervisor thirteen years; owns 560 acres of land, with good improvements.
Altheide H. farmer; sec. 23; P. O. Quincy.
Altrogge T. farmer; sec. 16; P. O. Quincy. Anderson Albert, farmer; sec. 0; P. O. Quincy.
Anderson R. W. farmer; sec. 9; P. O. Quincy. Arends Fred, farmer; sec. 13; P. O. Quincy. Arthur J. H. P. O. Quincy. Aten John, farmer; sec. 25; P. O. Quincy. Anstin Robert, P. O. Quincy.
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Bachman L. farmer ; sec. 7; P. O. Quincy. Baker C. farmer ; sec. 7; P. O. Quincy, Bangert E. farmer; sec. 30: P. O. Quincy. Bangert Wm. farmer; sec. 29; P. O. Quincy. Barry C. farmer ; sec. 1; P. O. Burton. Barry E. farmer ; sec. 1; P. O. Burton. Barry L. farmer ; sec. 12; P. O. Burton. Barry M. farmer; sec. 12; P. O. Barton. Barry Owen, farmer ; sec. 1; P. O. Burton. Barry Wm. farmer ; sec. 13; P. O. Burton. Barry W. G. farmer ; sec. 2; P. O. Burton.
BART JOHN, wine-grower and gardener; Sec. 7; P. O. Quincy; was born in Germany, Dec. 18, 1816; was married twice. His first wife was Miss Catherine Otto, to whom he was married in 1846. His second, and present wife, was Mrs. Elizabeth Hoff- man (widow of Frederick Hoffman, to whom he was married in Wisconsin, in 1853). She was born in Germany, Dec. 4, 1823. By this marriage there are three children: John, Christina, and Mary Ann. Mrs. Bart had, by her former marriage, four children: Margaret, Elizabeth, Mary, and Julia. He came to this country, Feb. 15, 1849, and settled in Joliet, Ill., where he lived two years; then moved to Wisconsin, and lived there until 1860, when he removed to Quincy, and landed here the same day that Mr. Lincoln was elected President. He was elected Justice of the Peace in April, 1877, which office he now holls. He owns and occupies a beautiful suburban residence adjoining the city of Quincy, on which is a splendid vineyard, and also an abundance of
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the different varieties of fruit, and very valuable. He is a Democrat, and one of the most ardent workers in the ranks, and a member of the Roman Catholic church.
Baxton Wm. farmer; sec. 11; P. O. Quincy. Beilstein George, farmer; sec. 36; P. O. Quincy.
BEILSTEIN GEO. P., farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Quincy. The subject of this sketch was born in Germany, Aug. 15, 1805; received his education in the schools of his native country. In his early manhood he traveled a great deal over Europe, Palestine and the Holy Land, having in the mean time visited Jerusalem and many other places of interest, and at the age of twenty-one went into the German army and served six years and seven months. In 1831 he emigrated to this country and settled in Carlisle, Cumber- land county, Pa., where he was married the same year to Miss Elizabeth Clingland, a native of Germany, also. After living in Car- lisle some twelve years, he removed to this county in 1843, and settled on his present farm. In August, 1867, his wife died, leaving him five children, two sons and three daugh- ters. He owns 189 acres of land, which will compare favorably with any in this town- ship. He is Democratic in politics, and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran church.
Mr. B. is now one of the large and well to do farmers of the county.
Belker G. farmer; sec 9; P. O. Quincy.
BENTON DANIEL C., horticultur- ist Sec. 8, Range 8; P. O. Quincy ; was born in Mendon township, May 24, 1844, moved to this township with his parents in 1852, and settled on the place he now owns and oc- cupies; was married to Miss Ellen T. Furness in 1864. She was born in this county, also. They have four children, three sons and one daughter. She died in September, 1877. His place, which contains over 100 acres, is known as "Fruit Hill Farm," and nurseries, to which he devotes his entire time and attention, and has brought it up to a state of perfection rarely equaled, and not surpassed, in this county. The productions of this place have taken first premiums at the State Fair on two oc- casions, and several times at the county fair. He is Republican.
Benton Mrs. E. P. O. Quincy.
Benton Mrs. S. M. ; P. O. Quincy. Benz Mrs. P. O. Quincy.
BENZ JOSEPH, (deceased). The subject of this sketch was born in Germany, March 19, 1819, and received his early edu- cation in the schools of his native country. In 1847 he emigrated to this country and settled in Quincy, where he lived about four years, and moved to Melrose township. In the same year he came to the country he was married to Miss Kressensia Nodler. She was born in Germany, May 31, 1824.
They have had nine children, eight of whom are now living, three sous and five daughters. He died October 11, 1869, leav- ing a large estate; the home place contains 200 acres, which for fertility of soil and im- provement will compare with any in the township. He was Democratic in poli- tics and a member of the Roman Catholic church.
Bergdorff Wm. farmer; sec. 8; P. O. Quincy.
BERGMANN HENRY, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Quincy. The subject of this sketch was born in Prussia, Aug. 14, 1824. He received his early education in the schools of his native country, and, at the age of nineteen years, emigrated to this country with his parents, and settled in Marion county, Mo., where he lived about one year; and, in 1846, he enlisted in the Mexican Volunteers, in Capt. Willock's company, under Col. Price, who was after- ward made Brigadier General, and Capt. Willock was made the regiment's Colonel. Mr. B. served about two years, and then re- turned to Missouri, but, after remaining at home about one year, he again started off- this time to California, where he lived one year. In 1850 he moved to this county, where he has lived ever since. He was mar- ried in May, 1552, to Miss Lizzie Schneider. She was born in Prussia, Feb. 10, 1831, and came to this country in 1846. They have five children, four sons and one daughter. He owns 187 acres of land, the most of which is in a high state of cultivation; the home place is elegantly improved, supplied with fruit, splendidly located, three miles south of Quincy, and very valuable. He is Democratic in politics, and a member of the Roman Catholic church. He has been school director for about twelve years, and has held other offices of a local nature.
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Berwick Anton, farmer ; sec. 9; P. O Quincy. Blancett Jared, farmer; sec. 5; P. O. Quincy. Blanchard J. C. farmer; sec. 4; P. O. Quincy. Blickhan H. farmer; sec. 38; P. O. Quincy. Blickhan Joseph, farmer; sec. 13; P. O. Barton.
BISHOP JACOB H., farmer and fruit grower; Sec. 20; P. O. Quincy; was born in Licking county, Ohio, June 7, 1835, and removed to this county, with his parents, in 1836; received his education in the schools of this county, and, in 1855, was married to Miss Selina B. Reeder (daughter of the late Daniel Recder, of this township). They have had three children, two of whom are still living, Charles W. and Mattie A. He owns twenty-six acres of land, which, for fertility of soil, degree of culture, and improvement, will compare with any in the county. He is Republican in politics, and a member of the M. E. church. He has been Justice of the Peace for eight years; is at present school trustee, and has held other local offices.
Bishop O. H. farmer: sec. 20; P. O. Quincy.
BISHOP SAMUEL B., farmer ; Sec. 19; P. O. Quincy ; was born in Licking county, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1832; came to this county, with his parents, in 1834, and settled in Melrose township; was educated in the schools of this county, and, in 1854, was married to Miss Malinda Hughes. She was born in this county, and died in 1857. By this marriage he has two children, one son and one daughter. He married his second, and present, wife in 1867. She was Miss Mary C. Hughes, of Wisconsin. They have three children, two sons and one daughter. He owns 119 acres of land, which, for soil and improvement, will compare favorably with any in the township. He is Inde- pendent in politics, and one of the most energetic and industrious of the county's citizens.
BLASING BERNARD, farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Quincy ; was born in Ger- many, Feb. 14, 1828; came to this country, with his parents, in 1845, and setted in this county ; was married to Miss Mary G. Kroner in 1854. She was born in Germany, Jan. 11, 1837. They have ten children, five sons and five daughters. He owns fifty- three acres of land, in a high state of cul- tivation, well improved, abundantly sup- plied with fruit, and very valuable. He is
Democratic in politics, and a member of the Roman Catholic church. He has been a valued citizen of the township ever since his settlement in it; is energetic and enterpris- ing, and one of those to whom the county looks for a continuance of its present pros- perity.
BOCK DANIEL, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Quincy; was born in Germany, Feb. 2, 1828; was educated in the schools of his native country, and, in 1854, emigrated to this country, and settled in Melrose town- ship; was married Feb. 7, 1858, to Miss Fredrika Gasser. She was born in Ger- many, March 14, 1838. They have eight children, five sons and three daughters. He owns 160 acres of land, in a high state of cultivation, elegantly improved, abundantly supplied with fruit, and very valuable. He is Democratic in politics, and a member of the German Lutheran church, of Fall Creek township. Mr. Bock is one of the most energetic and industrious citizens of the township, and is, to-day, numbered among the large and well-to-do farmers, , notwith- standing he began life poor.
BOEHL JOHN M., farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Quincy. The subject of this sketch was born in Prussia, Nov. 14, 1835. At the age of eight years he, with his parents, emigrated to this country, and settled in this county, where he received his carly educa- tion, and in 1856 was married to Miss Wil. hemina Wagner. She was born in Prussia, and died in 1866. By this marriage he has four children, three sons and one daughter. In 1867 he was married to his second, and present wife, who was Miss Eva Becker. She was born in Prussia, Sept. 3, 1843. By this marriage there are four children, two sons and two daughters. He owns sixty- three acres of land, in a high state of culti- vation, well improved, supplied with fruit, and very valuable. He is Republican in politics, and a member of the Evangelical Lutheran church.
Boehl Michael, farmer; sec. 13; P. O. Quincy. Bollman H. farmer; sec. 32; P. O. Quincy. Borman John, farmer; sec. 11; P. O. Quincy.
BRANDES CHRISTIAN, gar- dener; Sec. 7; P. O. Quincy; was born in Hanover, Germany, Aug. 3, 1823, and educa- ted in the schools of his native country. In
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1845 he emigrated to this country, stayed a few days in St. Louis, Mo., where he was married to Miss Martha E. Flackamp, a native of Germany, born Oct. 9, 1823, and came to this country in the same party as her husband. They then started up the Illi- nois River and settled in Green county, Ill., where they lived about one year, and removed to this county in the spring of 1847. They have had nine children, four of whom are now living; three sons, and one daughter (now the wife of Albert Gedo Jansen). He owns twenty-four acres of land adjoining the city of Quincy, the productions of which rank among the finest that come to market. He is Democratic in politics, and a member of the German Evangelical Lutheran church, and one of the most prosperous citizens of the township.
Bride H. farmer; sec. 25; P. O. Quincy. Brink Henry, farmer ; sec. 13: P. O. Quincy. Brinkman A. B. farmer; sec. 9; P. O. Quincy. Brinkman B. farmer; sec. 4; P, O. Quincy. Brocksmith A. farmer; sec. 21; P. O. Quincy. Brocksmith J. farmer; sec. 17; P. O. Quincy. Brocksmith S. farmer; sec. 21 ; P. O. Quincy. Broderick A. farmer; sec. 16; P. O. Quincy . Buckingham G. farmer; sec. 12; P. O. Burton.
BURGDORFF CHARLES H., market gardener; Sec. 5; P. O. Quincy ; was born in Germany, June 15, 1836; came to this country in 1854 and settled in this county; was married to Miss Fredrika Tresse, June 4, 1865. She was born in Ger- many, Oct. 2, 1844. They have ten children, two sons and eight daughters. He owns six and three-quarters acres of land, in a high state of cultivation, elegantly improved, worth probably $3,000. He is Democratic in politics. He enlisted in Co. A. of the Lewis Co. Mo. Militia, and served about eighteen months during the late war. He is one of the most energetic citizens of the township, and devotes his entire time and attention to his splendid vegetable garden, which can not be surpassed in this locality for the quality and quantity of its produc- tions.
Burgdorff Jas. farmer; sec. 6; P. O. Quincy. Burgdorff Jane, P. O. Quincy. Burgdorff W. farmer; sec. 6; P. O. Quincy. Bnrman Maggie, P. O. Quincy. Burns August, farmer; sec. 12; P. O. Quincy.
BURROUGHS BENJAMIN, farmer and fruit grower ; Sec. 6; P. O. Quin-
cy. The subject of this sketch was born in Clermont county, Ohio, Sept. 14, 1833; re- ceived his early education in the schools of his native county. He was married to Miss Elizabeth J. Boone in 1862. She was born in Pennsylvania, and died in 1869, leaving four children, all daughters. He came to Adams county in 1863. In 1872 he was mar- ried to his second and present wife, who was Miss Harriet J. Randall, a native of southern Indiana, born Dec. 29, 1849. By this mar- riage there are four children, one son and three daughters. He owns seventy-five acres of land, which, for fertility of soil, and ele- gance of improvement, will compare favora- bly with any in the county. He is Republi- can in politics, and a member of the Presby- terian church. He is one of the most energetic and industrious of the enterprising citizens of the county.
C CHASE MARCELLUS L., fruit grower and farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Quincy; was born in Ellington township, March 27, 1837; received his education at McKendree College, Lebanon, Ill .; was mar- ried, in 1860, to Miss Adelia S. Horner, daughter of Nathan Horner, of Lebanon, Ill. By this marriage he had seven children. three of whom are still living, all boys. She died in Jackson county, III., April 14, 1870. His second, and present, wife was Miss Eliza J. Reeder, daughter of Daniel Reeder, late of this township, to whom he was married, April 3, 1876. He owns sixty acres of land, which, for fertility of soil, advancement of culture and improvement, is not excelled in this county. He is Republican in politics, and a member of the M. E. church. He is at present School Director, which office lie has held for the past two years; has also held other local offices.
Childers Mary, P. O. Burton. Childers Joseph, farmer; sec. 12; P. O. Burton. Cobb Mrs. P. P. O. Quincy.
Coe Ira K. farmer; sec. 29; P. O. Quincy.
Cramer C. farmer; sec. 2; P. O. Barton.
Croson A. farmer; sec. 32; P. O. Quincy.
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Deakin Alb.rt, farmer; sec. 11; P. O. Quincy. Dehm Jacob, farmer; sec. 11 ; P. O. Quincy. Deitrich Jacob, farmer; sec. 11; P. O. Quincy. Demaree Mrs. L. P. O. Quincy.
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Dickhut G. K. farmer; sec. 17; P. O. Quincy. Didmeier C. farmer ; sec. 15; P. O. Quincy. Durand Frank, farmer; sec. 21; P. O. Quincy. Dyer Chas. H. farmer; sec. 27; P. O. Quincy. Dyer E. B. farmer; sec. 29; P. O. Quincy. Dyer Henry, farmer ; sec. 29; P. O Quincy.
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Ebert Jacob, farmer; sec. 11; P. O. Quincy. Egan Jas. farmer; sec. 10; P. O. Quincy. Ehe William, farmer; sec. 21; P. O. Quincy. Emery Emily A. P. O. Quincy. Emery Jane, P. O. Quincy.
Emery J. F farmer; sec. 10; P. O. Quincy. Emery Jas. L. farmer; sec. 10; P. O. Quincy. Erhard G. farmer; sec. 2; P. O. Quincy. Erke William, farmer; sec. 15; P. O. Quincy.
ERNST CHRISTIAN, wine- grower and proprietor of the William Tell saloon ; Sec. 7, Range 8; P. O. Quincy; was born in Baden, Germany, Sept. 5, 1828; em- igrated to this country in 1854, and settled in Quincy; was married, Dec. 9, 1854, to Miss Maria M. Gasser. She was born in the same place as her husband, and died Feb. 28, 1857. By this marriage he had two children, one of whom is now living: Lud- wig C. His second, and present, wife was Miss Christina Fees, to whom he was mar- ried in 1857. They have five children, two sons and three daughters. He is proprietor of the William Tell saloon, between 5th and 6th, on Hampshire street, Quincy, and lives on his beautiful suburban place, on which he has expended much time and money to bring it up to the high standard of perfection to which it has attained. He has about three and a half acres of vineyard which will compare favorably with any in the county. He is a Democrat, and one of the. most valued citizens of Quincy and Melrose township.
Ewa.d M. farmer; sec. 35; P. O. Payson.
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Feil George, farmer; sec. 1; P. O. Quincy.
FELT JEREMIAH A., farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Quincy: was born in New Ipswich, N. H., May 2, 1817; moved to this county in June, 1830, with his parents; was married to Miss Adriana H. Leach, Dec. 5, 1839 (a daughter of Mathias Leach, of Bos- ton, Mass.). She was born Dec. 8, 1819. They have had cleven children, eight of whom are now living, four sons and four daughters. He owns eighty acres of land,
which, for location and improvement, will compare with any in the county. He is Re- publican in politics ; has been School Direc- tor and Trustee for about thirty years; has also been Commissioner of Highways.
His father, Peter Felt, was born in New Hampshire, Dec. 1, 1734, and died July 31, 1866, in this county. The family rank to-day among the earliest of the early citizens of the county.
Flachs W. farmer; sec. 5; P. O. Quincy. Finke Chas. farmer; sec. 36; P. O. Millville. Fischer Henry, farmer; sec. 9; P. O. Quincy. Fischer Herinan, farmer; sec. 10; P. O. Quincy. Fischer Wm. farmer; sec. 10; P. O. Quincy.
FORGY HARDIN W., farmer and teacher; Sec. 35; P. O. Payson; father and mother living; attended the common dis- trict school until 1873, then commenced a practical course of study at Barry, Pike county ; since completing his studies has been engaged in teaching school and farm- ing-farming in summer and teaching in the winter; married to Letitia Hoskins in 1874. She was born in 1855; has two chil- dren : Elizabeth Mertie, born in 1875; Irena, born in 1878. Mr. Forgy also teaches sing- ing-school in his section of the county. He and Mrs. Forgy are members of the M. E. church, and politically he is a Republican.
Frederick L. farmer; sec. 7; P. O. Quincy. Freiling Henry, farmer; sec. 9: P. O. Quiacy. Freilding Henry, farmer; sec. 16; P. O. Quincy. Fromme George, farmer; sec. 31; P. O. Quincy.
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Ganse Arnold, farmer; sec. 12; P. O. Quincy.
GIBBS HENRY B. (deceased) ; was born in Androscoggin county, Maine, Nov. 18, 1813; came to this county in 1838, and was a citizen of it up to the time of his death, which occurred Sept. 17, 1878, in his 65th year. Ile was first married in Quincy to Miss Abby A. Greene; by this marriage there is one child, Martha Ann (now the wife of D. W. Westgate). His second wife is still living. She was Miss Mary Ann Par- sons, daughter of Mathias Parsons, of Foun- tain county, Ind., to whom he was marrieel in Quincy in August, 1852. The fruit of this marriage is one child, Wm. H., born May 3, 1853.
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