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Gallaher J. H. constable ; P. O. Liberty. Gannt Julia, sec. 4; P. O. Liberty. Gitts Henry, miller ; P. O. Liberty. Glouse Henry, farmer; sec. 4; P. O. Liberty. Gordon Elizabeth, sec. 25; P. O. Liberty. Gordon W. W. farmer; sec. 14; P. O. Liberty. Gorman James, sec. 14; P. O. Liberty. Gorman Thomas, farmer; sec. 13; P. O. Liberty. Graff Thomas, farmer; sec. 18; P. O. Liberty. Grimes J. M. physician; P. O. Liberty.
GROVER B. F., merchant; P. O. Liberty; was born Feb. 2, 1817, in Sidney, Maine, in 1840; came to Carroll county, Ky., in 1851; came to Liberty two years later, and commenced his present business. There was but one store when he came here. He has
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been County Superintendent of schools, Town Supervisor and Treasurer, Justice of the Peace, etc .; married Mary Nighswonger, in Oct. 1854. She was born in 1821; died Jan. 1856. Second marriage to Anna E. Ferguson, Sept. 20, 1856. She was born in 1837, in Madison county, Ill. Have seven children : Cora, Edith, Ferguson, Leanore, Hatchel, Blackman, and Donald; lost four children in infancy. Is a member of the Free Masons and Odd Fellows' societies. Politics, Dem- ocrat. Mrs. Grover is a member of the Pres- byterian church.
Grubb David, farmer; sec. 18: P. O. Liberty. Grubb Edmund, farmer; sec. 17; P. O. Liberty. Grubb G. W. farmer; sec. 17; P. O. Liberty. Grub) Jonas, farmer; sec. 17; P. O. Liberty. Grubb Reuben, farmer; sec. 18; P. O. Liberty.
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Haberline August, farmer ; sec. 34; P.O. Fairweather. Hendrix Samuel, butcher; P. O. Liberty. Henry Alex. farmer ; sec. 26; P. O. Liberty. Hessert V. farmer; sec. 23; P. O. Liberty. Hoffman Julius, farmer; sec. 11; P. O. Liberty.
HUDDLESTON WII., farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Liberty; was born, July 15, 1839, in Brown county, Ill .; at the age of thirteen he came with his parents to Adams county; married Nancy Deselem, Nov. 5, 1863. She was born in 1838, in Ohio; died March 10, 1865. His second marriage was to Elleasy Cook, Jan. 24, 1867. She was born, Dec. 31, 1842, in Tennessee. Have six children : Mary E, Allen H., Chas. S., Emma N., Edith F., and William E .; lost Cora J. in 1873, aged four years, five months and ten days. Mr. Huddleston enlisted, August, 1861, in Co. B, 50th Regt. Ill. Inf .; served till Jan. 29, '63; was dis- charged on account of a wound received at the battle of Shiloh, for which he draws a pension. He owns eighty-five acres of land in Sec. 15, Concord township, valued at $2,000. He is Township Supervisor, and has been Assessor and Collector. Democrat, and a Baptist.
Hunsaker Andrew, farmer; sec. 30; P. O. Liberty. Hunsaker H. D. farmer; sec 30; P. O. Liberty. Hunsaker Jane; sec. 13; P. O. Liberty. Hunsaker John, farmer; sec. 30; P. O. Liberty. Hunsaker S. farmer; sec. 30; P. O. Liberty. Hunsaker Wm. farmer; sec. 29; P. O. Liberty.
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Jamison James, farmer ; sec. 28; P. O. Liberty. Jones Helen, dressmaker; P. O. Liberty.
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KARNEY CHAS. J., undertaker; P. O. Liberty; was born Oct. 18, '23, in Warren county, Ohio; in '57, came to Adams county, Ill .; in '63 removed to Liberty, and engaged as carpenter and joiner; married Ann E. Tickener in '48. She was born in '17, in Warren county, Ohio. Presbyterian and Republican.
Keller George, Sr., farmer; sec. 7; P. O. Liberty.
KELLY HON. MAURICE, farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Liberty.
Kelly Patrick, farmer; sec. 27; P. O. Liberty. Kline Vernon, farmer ; sec. 21; P. O. Liberty. Koetzel Abraham, shoemaker; P. O. Liberty.
KUNTZ JOHN, manufacturer of wagons and coffins, P. O. Liberty; was born, April 25, '41, near Pittsburg, Pa .; when a child, came with his parents to Quincy, Ill .; enlisted, in '62, in Co. E, 78th Regt. Ill. Inf., and served till the end of the war; then came to Kingston, Ill., and commenced his present busines; in '70 he removed to Lib- erty; married Mary Lentz, Sept. 5, '65. She was born, in '46, in Adams county. Have five children; four living: Katie, Frederick, William H., and Emma; lost Anna in in- fancy. Republican and Methodist.
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Lenker R. G. minister ; P. O. Liberty.
LENTZ W. H., harness; Liberty ; born June 15, 1848, in Kingston, Ill. He learned his trade with A. B. Wilhelm, of Quincy; he commenced his present business in 1872. Married Mary M. Wiester, Nov. 3, 1869. She was born Dec. 2, 1852, in West- moreland county, Pa. Have three children : Ernest C., aged six years; Harry C., three years; and William A., eight months. Are members of the M. E. church. Is a Republi- can.
Lierle Diana, sec. 6; P. O. Columbus. Lierle Richard, farmer; sec. 9; P. O. Liberty. Lierle Wm. farmer; sec. 26; P. O. Liberty. Lierle W. B. farmer; sec. 3; P. O. Liberty. Lierle W. R. farmer; sec. 27; P. O. Liberty. Lindebower S. farmer; sec. 9; P. O. Liberty. Linn Amos, blacksmith; P. O. Liberty.
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McBride C. B. farmer; sec. 31 ; P. O. Liberty. McBride S. F. farmer; sec. 31; P. O. Liberty. Mcclintock Barbara sec. 6; P. O. Liberty.
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MCCRORY JAMES. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Liberiy; was born Jan. 1, 1820, in Washington county, Pa. In 1851 he came to Adams county, Ill. He owns 240 acres of land. valued at $30 per acre: married Letitia Job. Nov. 6. 1843. She was born Jan. 22, 1822. in Marshall county, Va. Had thirteen children, eight living: L. E. M. (now Mrs. Hartshorn) ; M. K .. M. R., J. K., C. L .. G. B., H. G .. and S. Has been four years Justice of the Peace: Road Commis- sioner, School Trustee and Director. Mem- ber of Presbyterian church. Is a Democrat.
McMAHON JOHN. farmer: Sec. 22: P. O. Liberty. He was born in 1832 in Ireland: in 1855 came to Quincy; in 185: removed to Liberty township: they own 200 acres of land. Married Mary Clark in 1858. She was born in 1524 in Ireland: in 1827 she came with her parents to America. Her mother lives in this township: she was born in 1800. They have three children, John, Mary, and Julia. Her parents came to this county in 1533. Her father died in 1857.
McRAE WM. F .. farmer: Sec. 28; P. O. Liberty : born Dec. 25. 1824, in Marion county. Mo .: in 1851 he came to Adams county. Is Township Assessor: has been School Director. Married Margaret Gordon, Nor. 23, 1848. She was born Feb. 1, 1826, in Kentucky; died Dec. 13. 1866. Have eight children: Charles E .. Elizabeth A., Alice J., James W., Virginia E., Melissa I., Henry C., and Addie F. Second marriage to Ellen Gordon, Nov. 17. 1867. She was born Nov. 17, 1842. in Missouri. Have two children: Sanford S., and Archibald D .: en- listed in 1862 in Co. E, isth Regt. Ill. Inf .; served to the end of the war: was wounded in the battle of Chickamauga, for which he receives a pension. Democrat. Baptist. Malone Rhoda. sec. 20; P. O. Liberty. Malone Sarah, sec. 2; P. O. Liberty.
MERCER P. H., Postmaster, Lib- erty : born Feb. 4, 1835, in Clarion county, Pa .; in 1856 he came to Adams county. He enlisted in 1862 in Co. E, 7sth Regt. Ill. Inf .; served to the end of the war: was in the battles of Chickamauga. Missionary Ridge. Lookout Mountain, Sherman's March to the Sea, etc .; was wounded at the battle of Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863. He first enlisted as a private in 1863. He was pro-
moted to 2d Lieutenant, and in 1864 was again promoted to 1st Lieutenant. He was appointed Postmaster in 1574. Married Mrs. Mary Carns, daughter of A. H. D. Buttz, March 22, 1865. She was born June 26, 1841, in Liberty township. Have two chil- dren : Nora B. and Glenn H. She has one child by her former marriage, L. T. Chris- tian church. Republican.
MILLER BENJAMIN. farmer; Sec. 13: P. O. Liberty. Was born in Bur- ton township, Adams county, April 10, 1536. His father died in 1840: mother 1852. He was married in 1857 to Nancy J. Robb. She was born in Missouri in 1837. They have six children : Caroline A., James D., Benja- min F., Sarah A., Mary E., and Francis M. He located in Liberty township in 1866. on Sec. 13. He owns 120 acres of well im- proved land, worth $3,000. He was in Co. K, 3d Mo. Car .: enlisted November 26, 1861; served three years; was mustered out Jan. 19, 1865: was in the battles of Mount Zion, Chalks Bluff, and Little Rock, under com- mand of Col. Steele. They are members of the Baptist church. He is a Republican.
Miller Fred, farmer; sec. 35; P. O. Fairweather. Miller Gottleib, farmer; sec. 35; P. O. Fairweather.
MINTLE A. S., farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Liberty. He was born May 30, 1832, in Warren county, Ohio: in 1857 went to Indiana; the following year he came to Adams county, Ill. He owns 120 acres of land. valued at $40 per acre. He married Louisa P. Smith, Sept 13, 1854. She was born June 19, 1834, in Warren county, Ohio. They have eight children: Marston P., Alice J., William C., Mary May, Lucy L., Carrie E., Hattie O., and Anna G. Republi- can.
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Nations David, farmer; sec. 2; P. O. Liberty. Nations J. farmer : sec. 3; P. O. Liberty. Nations J. S. farmer : sec. 3; P. O. Liberty. Naylor S. merchant ; P. O. Liberty.
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Obert F. gardner: P. O. Liberty. O'Donnell James. farmer; sec. 32; P. O. Liberty.
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Pattie Henry, farmer; sec. 32; P. O. Liberty. Pearce G. W. farmer; sec. 26; P. O. Liberty. Phillips Henry, farmer; sec. 9; P. O. Liberty. Pond G. P. farmer; sec. 9; P. O. Liberty.
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Potter Jackson, farmer; sec. 19; P. O. Liberty. Potter Jane, sec. 19; P. O. Liberty.
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Reed Alex, farmer ; sec. 13; P. O. Liberty. Renne C. A. farmer; sec. 4; P. O. Liberty. Rhodes Jacob, farmer; sec. 30; P. O. Liberty.
RIEDEL JULIUS, blacksmith ; Liberty ; born March 18, 1842, in Germany; in 1867 came to Adams county; in 1870 he removed to Liberty township. He married Anna Hoyer in 1869. She was born in 1846 in Bohemia. They have four children : Rosa, Paulina, Henry, and John. Lutheran church. Democrat.
ROTH JULIUS, stoves, tin and hardware; Liberty. He was born Dec. 25, 1845, in Quincy, Ill .; in 1856 he removed with his parents to Camp Point, and in 1860 he commenced to learn the tinning business ; in 1861 he returned to Quincy, and worked one year; then returned to Camp Point. He worked at this business until 1864, when he engaged in the railroad business for about one year. He enlisted in 1865 in Co. E, 148th Regt. Ill. Inf., and served till the end of the war, when he returned to Camp Point. In 1867 he went to Montana Terri- tory, and engaged in the tin trade until 1870; then engaged in the railroad business till 1872, when he returned to Hancock county, Ill., and continued at this business two and one-half years. In 1877 he removed to Liberty. He married Miss Maggie A. Thompson in 1870. She was born in 1843, in Illinois; died in 1873, leaving one child, Minnie E. His second wife was Mrs. J. E. Green, whom he married in September, 1875. She was born in 1843 in Pennsylvania; have two children, Ardella W. and Joseph F. She has two children by a former mar- riage, Flora and Etta Green. She has also two step-children, Ellis and Ella E. Demo- crat. Presbyterian. .
Rowsey Mrs. sec. 3; P. O. Liberty. Rowsey John, farmer; sec. 10; P. O. Liberty.
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Schaffer A. farmer; sec. 33; P. O. Liberty. Schafer Adam, blacksmith ; P. O. Liberty. Schnell G. farmer; sec. 11; P. O. Liberty. Schwartz Jacob, farmer; sec. 1; P. O. Liberty.
SCHWARTZ JOSEPH S., blacksmith; Sec. 11; P. O. Liberty; was
born in Adams county in 1842 ; father and mother still living. He was married Jan. 21, 1868, to Phebe Compton. She was born in Hamilton county, Ohio. They have three children : Mary A., Charles O., and Bertie W. They moved to Kansas in 1870, and lived there seven years, and thence to Texas, where they stayed one year, then came back to Illinois in 1878. He has a good stand for a shop in Liberty among a good class of people; does all kinds of work usually done in a country shop; his wife is a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. S. is a Republican.
Scott James, farmer; sec. 25; P. O. Liberty. Shohong J. B. farmer : sec. 26; P. O. Liberty. Sirs John, farmer; sec. 9; P. O. Liberty. Stockslager Margaret, sec. 4; P. O. Liberty.
STRUCK JOHN & HENRY, farmers ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Liberty ; John was born Feb. 27, 1829, in Germany; in 1852, he came to Adams county; he and his brother Henry own 140 acres of land. John mar- ried Elizabeth Riniker in 1865. She was born in 1836, in Switzerland; have five chil- dren: Julius, John, Frederick, and Albert. Henry was born in July, 1842, in Germany ; he came to Adams county in 1857; married Susan Riniker in 1872. She was born in 1842, in Switzerland. John and Henry served in the late war.
Swank Conrad, farmer ; sec. 24; P. O. Liberty.
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Taylor Charlotte; sec. 4; P. O. Liberty.
TORRENCE ALBERT, Physi- cian and Surgeon, Liberty; he was born May 25, 1838, in Alleghany county, Pa .; when an infant, came with his parents to Mis- souri ; in 1849, came to Adams county, Ill. His father being a physician, he studied first with him; in 1858, he commenced studying with Dr. Bassett, of Quincy. In the winter of 1862 and 1863, he attended the Eclectic Medical College at Cincinnati, and there graduated ; has been in active practice since. He married Miss Annie Nichols, Nov. 13, 1863. She was born April 24, 1844, in Co- lumbus, Ill. They have one child, John, aged one and a half years. Mrs F. is a mem- ber of the Christian church. He is a Dem- ocrat.
TOURNEY GEO., farmer ; Sec. 27; P. O. Liberty; he was born Feb. 14, 1822,
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in Belfort, France; in 1828, came to Stark county, Ohio; in 1837, came to Adams county. He owns 120 acres of land. He married Hester Culp in 1846. She was born in 1824, in Indiana; died in 1858. They have five children : Jefferson, John B., George R., Louis, and Francis M. Second marriage to Elizabeth Allen in 1859. She was born in Pike county, Ill., and died in 1871. They have four children : Violetta, Rhoda, William, and Anna. Third mar- riage to Mrs. McRae, in 1872. She was born in 1826, in Kentucky ; she has four children by a former marriage; Jennie, Eliza, Aman- da, and Joshua. Jefferson served in the late war; Mr. T. has been School Director. Traver Simon, farmer; sec. 28; P. O. Liberty. Tumblin W. P. farmer; sec. 36: P. O. Fairweather.
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VANCIL ISOH, farmer; Sec. 8: P. O. Liberty; was born in Union Co., Ill., Jan. 1, 1826, and is the fourth child of Martin and Susan C. Vancil. His father was born in 1800 and is still living. His mother died Oct. 29, 1873, aged 70 years. In 1849 he was married to Miss Matilda Nations, who was born July 31, 1819. They have had four chil- dren: Rebecca Jane, born July 25, 1850; Isaiah Stephen, born Aug. 7, 1852; Olive Aurora, Sept. 1, 1850, and Hugh Merrick, born Feb. 6, 1863, all living. Rebecca was married Feb. 22, 1874, to Sidney Lindenbar. Mr. V. is one of the oldest inhabitants of the county, having come into the county in 1828. Ile owns 190 acres of land ; probable value, $6,000. He is one of the Stephen A. Douglas Democrats, and always expects to remain so.
VANCIL WILLIAM, farmer ; Sec. 8; P. O. Liberty ; was born April 19, 1822, in Union county, Illinois. In about '35 he came with his parents to Adams county. He owns 180 acres of land; married Mary Ann Tourner, Nov. 26, 1845. She was born Sept. 17, 1825, in Belfort, France. Had ten children, six living: Jno. W., Henry M., Julia Ann R., Elizabeth C., Joseph R., and Calesta S. His father, Martin Vancil, was born Feb. 4, 1800, in Virginia ; now lives here with his son, Jno. W .; served in the late war. Chas. W. Akers, aged nine years, has been taken by Mr. V. to raise.
VANDERLIP WILSON, re- tired; P. O. Liberty. He was born May 12,
1806, in Tioga county, New York. In 1816 he came with his parents to Canada; in '35 came to Missouri ; in '38 removed to Adams county Illinois. He owns sixty-two acres of land, also property in town. He is now the oldest settler in the village but one; married Phebe A. Rose in December, 1829. She was born in 1811, in Canada; died in 1865. Has six children : Lucinda, Elizabeth, Pernina, Rosena, Mary Ann, and Louisa. Second marriage to Martha G. Godfrey, June 18, 1868. She was born July 18, 1824, in Eng- land. His son-in-law, Tichnor Vancil, en- listed in '62 in Co. E., 78tl Regt. Ill. Inf. and served to the end of the war. Members of the Christian church. Republican.
Volbracht George, farmer; sec. 2; P. O. Liberty.
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Wagner Mary A. P. O. Liberty.
WAGNER C. G., farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Liberty; was born March 5, 1807, in Prussia, Germany ; in '30 came to New York ; thence to New Jersey; in. '36 came to Adams county; owns 240 acres of land; married Elizabeth Webster, April 4, 1835. She was born Feb. 19, 1814, in England. She came to America when a child. They have eight children : Angeline, Josephine M., Elizabeth A., Henrietta, Geo. W., Sophia M., Sarah J., and Chas. A. Has been School Director and Treasurer. Presbyterian.
WALKER ALFRED, farmer ; Sec. 15; P. O. Liberty. He was born Feb. 27, 1820, in Tennessee; when an infant he came with his parents to Union county, Ill- inois; in '30 he removed to Adams county. He is one of the oldest settlers in this town- ship. He owns 200 acres of land; married Elizabeth Strahan, Aug. 27, 1843. She was born July 11, 1820, in Kentucky. Had four children, three living: Chas. W., Sarah J. (now Mrs. Arnold), Susan A. (now Mrs. Roe), Catherine E., died May 29, 1863, aged 20 years. Members of the German Baptist church.
Walker James, farmer ; sec. 10: P. O. Liberty. Walker J. J. farmer; sec. 10; P. O. Liberty.
Weisenberger Vol. farmer; sec. 19; P. O. Liberty. Williams Edward. sec. 14; P. O. Liberty.
WILLIAMS PETER SR., far- mer; Sec. 15; P. O. Liberty ; was born Aug. 11, 1810, in Lehigh county, Pennsylvania; in '44 he came to Adams county. He owns
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106 acres of land ; married Hannah Xanders, Oct. 14, 1832. She was born Nov. 9, 1808, in Lehigh county, Pennsylvania. Have six children : Elvina (now Mrs. Frey), Edwin, Peter, Amanda (now Mrs. Kauder), Angeline (now Mrs. Boren), Sabina (now Mrs. Schnell). When in Pennsylvania was 1st Lieutenant of a Vol. Light Inf. Co. Edwin served in the late war. Levi Frey enlisted in Septem- ber '62, in Co. E, 78th Regt. Ill. Inf., died in March, '63, at Nashville, Tennessee. They have one child, Alice S,
Williams Peter Jr, farmer ; sec. 10; P. O. Liberty. Williamso :: John, farmer; sec. 33; P. O. Liberty.
Wilson H. M. farmer; sec. 5: P. O. Liberty. Wilson John, farmer; sec. 4; P. O. Liberty. Wisehart C. F. farmer ; sec. 2; P. O. Liberty. Wells G. W. farmer; sec. 34; P. O. Liberty. Wheeler A. B. farmer; sec. ?; P. O. Liberty. Wolfe John, farmer ; sec. 18; P. O. Liberty.
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Xander Aaron, farmer; sec. 20; P. O. Liberty. Xander A. B. farmer; sec. 20; P. O. Liberty. Xander David, farmer; sec. 20; P. O. Liberty. Xander J. B. farmer ; sec. 20; P. O. Liberty.
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Zechnder G. farmer ; sec. 14; P. O. Liberty.
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Able L. farmer; sec. 13; P. O. Fairweather. Akers G. H. farmer; sec. 36; P. O. Barry, Pike Co. Apsley M. W. merchant; sec. 1; P. O. Fairweather. Atkinson Lewis, farmer; sec. 24; P. O. Fairweather.
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BAKER AARON, farmer and stock raiser; Sec. 20; P. O. Richfield; was born in Hampshire county, Va., March, 1836; came to Adams county in 1851, lo- cated on Sec. 20 in 1852; married in 1861, to Fannie E. Lyon. She was born Decem- ber, 1842. They have four children, John C., Ora D., La Verdu and Alta Lou. Owns 200 acres of land, all under a good state of cultivation, and worth $10,000. Has held the office of Justice of the Peace two terms and also Collector and Constable, is a man of good standing in the community ; politi- cally, is a Democrat. Mrs. Baker is a faith- ful and consistent member of the Methodist church.
BAKER JOHN, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Richfield; was born in Hampshire county, Va., in 1834; parents both dead. Married to Sarah E. Hull, in 1861; she was born in 1844. They have four children, Olive May, William, Willis, (the two latter being twins) and Leroy. Mr. B. has been Assessor and School Director of his town-
ship, and now holds the office of Commis- sioner of Highways. Politically is a Green- backer, and is a member of the Masonic Fraternity ; owns 131 acres of land, most of which is in a good state of cultivation, and worth $40 per acre.
Baker S. M. farmer; sec. 19; P. O. Richfield. Beavers Robert, farmer; scc. 21, P. O. Richfield. Behimer Sol B. farmer; sec. 22; P. O. Richfield. Behimer C. P. farmer; sec. 26; P. O. Fairweather.
BELTS FRANCIS, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Richfield; born in Pennsylvania, in 1819: came to Illinois in 1836; married in 1845; has had nineteen children, twelve of whom are living and seven have died. The living are Emma, (now Mrs. Thompson) T. Henry, Francis M., Douglas, Melissa, (now Mrs. Seigle), Charlotte, (now Mrs. Earnest), Caroline, Philander, Samuel, Sherman, War- ren and Nettie. Miss Caroline has prepared herself for a teacher, and bids fair to be- come a useful member of that noble body. He owns eighty acres of land under fair cultivation, with moderate improvements; is worth $30 per acre. Politically Mr. B. is a Republicau.
BELTS JOHN, farmer; sec. 9; P. O. Richfield; born in Pennsylvania, in 1816, came to Adams county, in 1836; married to Sophia Boyer in 1839; She was born in 1819; they have had twelve children, nine dead and three living: Mary E., (now Mrs.
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Beman) Hannah M., (now Mrs. Carr), and Nora S. Owns 192 acres of land under cul- tivation, worth $25 per acre. Mr. G. polit- ically is a Republican.
Bemont Mary E. sec. 9; P. O. Richfield. Benjamin Wm. farmer; sec. 25; P. O. Fairweather. Bennett Francis, farmer, sec. 24; P. O. Fairweather.
BENNETT JEFFERSON, far- mer; Sec. 11; P. O. Fairweather; was born in the state of Indiana, in 1837; came to Adams county in 1850, with his parents; his father died 1869; mother still living in Payson township. Was married to Eliza F. Bradley in 1864; she was born in 1836; have two children : Laura, born February 1866, and Della, born Feb. 6, 1872. Owns 120 acres of land under cultivation, and worth $25 per acre; he is a School Director. Both he and his wife are members of the Baptist church. Mr. B. in politics is a Democrat.
Birdsal Isaac, farmer; sec. 2; P. O. Fairweather. Bliven Albert, farmer: sec. 35; P. O. Barry. Pike county.
Bowham M. farmer; sec. 37: P. O. Fairweather. Bowman James, farmer: sec. 13; P. O. Fairweather. Boyer Lewis, farmer; sec. 4: P. O. Richfield. Bradshaw Wm. scc. 9; P. O. Richfield.
Bransom Tabitha; sec. 15; P. O. Litchfield.
BROWN SAMUEL C .. farmer and railroad contractor; Sec. 11; P. O. Fairweather; was born in Montreal, Canada, 1822. His father died in 1840; mother is still living at Pecria, Ill. He married Mary M. Collins in '50. She was born in Canada in 1829. He came to United States in '43; located in Richfield in '77. Mr. Brown has followed railroad contracting in Pike and Adams counties, Ill., and in Missouri and Wisconsin, and is acknowledged to be a first-class man in that line of business; owns 114 acres of land, under a fair state of cul- tivation, worth $25 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are members of the Baptist church at Kingston. He is also a member of the Masonic Fraternity at Barry, and is in poli- tics a Republican.
Brown S. C. farmer; sec. 11; P. O. Fairweather. Burns John, farmer; sec. 24; P. O. Fairweather.
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Call John, farmer, sec. 31; P. O. Stone's Prairie. Callahan Arthur, farmer; sec. 12: P. O. Fairweather. Callahan John, farmer; sec. 12: P. O. Fairweather
CALLAWAY JEHU, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Richfield; was born in Dela- ware in 1818; came to Adams county in '42; married in '40 to Nancy Wheeler. Had six children by first marriage: Lucy E., Heze- kiah S., George B., John D., Patience E., and Whitfield. His first wife died in '53. In '55 was re-married to Jane Williams. She was born in Kentucky in '30. Had nine children by this marriage: John E. E., Mar- tha E., Cora Luella, Mina Jane, Mary Flor- ence, Anna Eliza and Eliza Anna (twins), Abram Grant, and Ora Davis. Three chil- dren of the first and six of the second mar- riage are living; two of the first marriage are married. He owrs 180 acres of land, worth $50 per acre. He is at present one of the School Directors in this township. Mr. and Mrs. Callaway are members of the M. E. church at Shiloh. He is a Republican.
CAMPBELL DAVID, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Richfield; was born in Mercer county, Ky., in 1814; parents both dead; located in Adams county in '54; married Ruth A. Bradshaw in '54. She was born in Adams county in '35. Have eight children, three of whom are married : James, Sarah, Francis M., Alice Drucilla, Jane, Andrew J., Eliza Silvera, and Rebecca. Owns sixty acres of land, under a fair state of cultiva- tion. Mr. Campbell and wife are members of the Baptist church. Politically he is a Greerbacker.
CALAWAY JOHN E. E., farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Richfield; was born in Richfield township, Nov. 27, '58; is a son of Jehu and Jane Calaway. Mr. Calaway is a young man of fair ability, honest, and of good morals, and is well adapted to the business of farming, which he follows. Politically he is a Republican.
CAMPBELL WILLIAM, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Fairweather; was born in Kentucky in 1808; came to Illinois in 1897; located in Adams county about thirty-two years ago; married to Elizabeth Sparrow in '30. She was born in 1810 ard died in '63. Have had six children; all married and living in Adams county. He owns eighty-one acres of land, under a fair state of cultivation, worth $25 per acre. In politics he is Democratic.
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