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Fisk Wm. H. cashier Quincy Coal Co .. Front and Broadway.
Fitzgerald James, laborer, 1122 Jersey.
Fitzgerald James, laborer, 163 N. 10th.
Fitzgerald, Mrs. M. bakery, 242 N. 10th.
Fitzpatrick Dr. John', prop. Penn House, cor. of 6th and Hampshire streets.
Flachs Edward, foreman, 601 State.
Flachs Ferd. 270 N. 12th.
Flachs & Reiman, manf. of soaps, cor. 6th and Ken- tucky.
Flack Wm. S. stock agent, 1249 Vermont.
Flaiz Fred. W. grocer, 1036 Maine.
Flaiz Xavier, 19 S. 11th.
Fleer Harmon, teamster, 913 Monroe.
Fleer Henry, laborer, 1018 Ohio.
Fleer Peter, teamster, 928 Adams.
Fleer Peter, laborer, Monroe e of 10th.
Fleischbein Anton, cabinet maker, 7th s of Wash- ington.
Fleming Mrs. Maria, widow, 19 N. 7th.
Fleming Mrs. Mary, cor. of 4th and Cherry.
Fletcher Orrin J. 135 N. 7th.
Flight, Isaac, teamster, Broadway near 30th.
Flottmann Henry, boots and shoes, 701 State.
Flummer Fred. laborer, 12th and Madison. Flynn J. J. ale bottler, 708 Jersey.
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Fogg Geo. W. attorney at law, 218 N. 5th. Fo'k 'r Henry, cooper, 335 Ohio.
Folkrad Geo. grocer, 840 Broadway. Follansbee Gilbert, 717 Broadway.
Follmer Geo. laborer, 623 Jackson. Follmer Mrs. Mary, widow, 623 Monroe. Folsom George, molder, 1136 Payson ave. Foole Mrs. Mary, widow, 1124 Oak. Forck John. Elm e of 1Sth.
Fork Henry, laborer, 926 Vine.
Forman Jane, widow, Vine e of 20th.
FORRESTER C. W .. agent for the Pennsylvania Fast Freight Lines, Star, Union and National Lines; office, Tremont House; residence, same; born in Northum- berland county, Pa., in 1840; commenced railroading in 1859 as agent of the Lacka- wanna and Bloomsburgh line, which position he held until 1 .12, when he enlisted in the Sith Regt., Pa. Iaf., Co. F. He was promoted 2d Lieutenant, in Oct., 1862, and Adjutant with rank of 1st Lieutenant in 1864. He was breveted Captain while Adjutant. His regiment was consolidated with the 57th Pennsylvania Volunteers, and he commissioned Captain of Co. G, of that regiment, April 5, 1865. He was detailed as Assistant Adjutant General of the 2d Brigade, 3d Division, 2d Army Corps, and acted as such from Oct. 11, 1864, to the close of the war. He was slightly wounded in a skirmish at Talapotoma Creek, Va. He was appointed Aide on Governor Geary's staff, with the rank of Col. of Pennsylvania Na- tional Guards, dated May 10. 1875. He was in every engagement with his command during his time of service; mustered out June 29, 1865, at Harrisburg, Pa., and carried from his superior officers testimonials of the most complimentary character.
FORTKAMP HENRY. stoves, tin and hardware, 705 Maine street; resi- dence, 6th street between York and Ken- tucky streets; was born in Germany in 1843; came to the United States in 1861, and located in Quincy. He is a young man of good business ability, exercising good judg- ment in business transactions, liberal and public spirited as a citizen.
Foster Mrs. Jennie, 639 Broadway. Fountain Mrs. Geo. T. Chestnut bet. 9th and 10th. Fourquet Henry, saloon, 61 N. 3d. Fox Mrs. Alice, widow, 180 S. 6th. Fox Jacob, laborer, 719 Madison. Fo: Mark, tobacconist, 180 S. 6th.
Fox Rooney Mrs. Abby, physician, cor. 8th and Hampshire.
Fox T. L. 163 N. 7th.
Frageman H. laborer, 1251 Vermont.
Frageman Herman, laborer, 1262 Vermont.
Francis Geo. W. deputy circuit clerk, 1023 Spring. Frankenhoff A. lahorer, 912 Oak.
Frankenhoff John, laborer, 923 Spring. Franklin House. J. F. Gant, prop., 58 and 60 N. 5th Franzen John, tailor, Elm e of 18th.
Franzman Chas. blacksmith, 503 Payson ave. Frawley Mrs. Bridget, 529 Vine.
FREDERICKS HENRY. cigar manufactory No. 94; store No. 718 Payson avenue; residence same. He was born in Ost-Freesland, Hanover, November 1st, 1836, and emigrated to America, landing at New York City, November 5th, 1864; from there he went to Long Island; remained until February, 1865, then returned to New York City; remained a few days and went to Fort Lee, remaining nine months, and again returning to New York City, remained until March, 1866, when he came to Quincy, Ill. He married Miss Anna Grimmer, at Quincy, May 25, 1871. She was born in Bilefeld, Westphalia, Europe, Feb. 3, 1850, and came to America with her parents in the fall of 1855, coming direct to Quincy. Four child- ren : Anna Louise Paulina, born April 29, 1872; Emma Margaretha, born Sept. 4, 1873; Louise, born Nov. 16, 1876, and Albert, Martin, born Nov. 6, 1878. Religion, Luth- eran. Politics, Democrat. He is a member of the Protestant Orphan's and Widow's Association of Quincy, and the Fireman's Benevolent Association. Real and personal property estimated at $2,500.
Freese. Mrs. Celia widow, 722 York. Freese Fred. W. cor. Sth and Adams.
Freiburg Casper, shoemaker, 171 N. 7th. Freiburg Fred. 201 N. 6th.
Freiburg Henry, boots and shoes, 717 Maine.
Freiburg Joseph, furniture, etc., 811 Maine.
Freiburg Joseph, teamster, Elm e of 9th.
Freming Bernard, shoe maker, 14th near Kentucky Frericks John 11. 12 s of Lind.
Frericks George, contractor, 1110 Oak. Frericks John H. contractor, 1110 Oak. Frese Anton, laborer, Spring e of 18th. Friederich Mrs. H. millinery, 1032 Maine.
Frieund Frank, brick mason, 13th and Spring. Fristein Mrs. F. widow, 6th n of Jefferson. Friye C. blacksmith, Oak w of 20th. Frohme Mrs. Hannah, cor. 12th and Jackson. Fromme Christ, tailor, 1009 Jefferson.
FROST JOHN L ... general man- ager of the Quincy News; office, 520 Hamp
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shire street; residence 3d and Maiden Lane. Fuelker Bernard, laborer, 1248 Vermont. Fnerhoff Henry, carpenter, Monroe near 17th. Fuhrmann F. A. cor. 12th and Adams. Fuller Walter. car inspector, Chestnut w of 6th.
FRANK, MRS. ELIZA, milli- nery, notions, etc., corner of 7th and State streets. She was born in Munster, Europe, August 20, 1839, and emigrated to America with her sister Clara, landing at Baltimore, May 18, 1865, coming direct to Quincy, Ill. She remained one month, and then went to Leavenworth, Kansas, where, on December 9, 1865, she married George Funk. After remaining two years at Leavenworth, Kan., husband and wife went to Lee's Summit, Mo., where Mr. F. opened a harness store, and continued in the same place for eight years, and then returned to Quincy, Ill., March 4, 1875, when Mrs. Funk opened the present large store. Religion, Roman Cath- olic.
Funke John H. tailor, Chestnut w of 24th.
FURLONG JAMES, proprietor Furlong House, 604 Maine street; was born in Buffalo, N. Y., in 1835; moved to Chicago, Ill., in 1855, having previously spent some time in Toronto, Canada. He was identified with the Briggs House in Chicago for several years. He moved to Quincy in 1866, and opened the Opera House Billiard Hall, cor- ner of 6th and Maine streets, which he con_ ducted successfully for four years. He then went into the Furlong (now Aetna) House in 1870, and in 1874 he changed his location, fitted up his present commodious hotel, which if not the largest, is unquestionably the best conducted house in Quincy. He married Miss Mary Quigley, November 25, 1863. She was born in Ireland. They have three children : Francis Joseph, Lizzie and Jeraldine. They are members of the Catho- lic Church. (Mrs. Furlong is a niece of Dr. Quigley, of San Francisco, Cal.) He keeps first-class carriages for the accomodation of his guests, and the public generally. Guests of the Furlong House will always find "Jim " around looking after their comfort.
Fusing Matt, stone cutter, cor. 22d and Oak. Futterer F. upholsterer, Broadway, bet. 18th & 20th. Futterer Joseph, laborer, Broadway, e of 25th.
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Gabel Gust. carpenter, 15th and Monroe. Gall Chas. laborer, 834 Broadway.
GAINES W. H., house and sign painter, 55 North Sixth street; residence, 1217 Vermont; born in Stockbridge, Mass., in 1838; came to Quincy in 1857; married Sarah Ann Hutton in 1869. She was born in LaGrange, Mo., in 1846. They have one child, Willie Herbert. They are members of the Baptist Church. He is a Republican. He is a member of the Pride of the West Lodge No. 94, A. O. U. W. He has been in business since 1868. He is an accom- plished artist in his line, and a trustworthy and reliable business man, capable of exe- cuting to perfection all work which he as- sumes.
Garbrand Mrs. Mary Ann, 616 Jefferson. Gardner James, reporter, 301 Chestnut.
GARDNER H. J., Proprietor of the Quincy Herald; residence, 197 North Sixth street.
Gardner Robert W. 613 Broadway.
Garrett Henry, painter, 11th and Payson ave.
Gasser Mrs. Catherine, 12 S 10th. Gasser Miss Emily, 12 S. 10th.
Gatchel Alfred, 9th, s of Cedar.
GATZ ALOIS, clothing, merchant tailor, and gent's furnishing goods, 506 Maine street; residence, 1007 Hampshire street; born in Baden, Germany, in 1834; came to the United States in 1854 and located in Rochester, N. Y., and in Paris, Ill., in 1857. He married Mary Wolf in 1860. She was born in Rochester, N. Y. Their two children are Francis and Ade- line. They are Catholics. He is a Republi- can. He located in Quincy in 1875, and opened the store he now occupies with a large stock of choice goods. He is a gen- tleman of refinement and good taste, well qualified for his position in business.
GAUSHELL FRANK, Editor of the Quincy News : residence, 423 Vermont street ; office, 520 Hampshire street. Gaushell Mrs. N. S. widow, 187 N. 6th.
GAY CAPT. WILLIAM H., ticket agent, union depot; residence, Quincy ; was born in Addison county, Ver- mont, in 1833; moved to Galesburg, Ill., in 1836; married Mary E. Ellett in 1866. She was born in Knox county, Ill., in 1840. They have four children : Edwin M., Theodora, Fannie B., and Charles W. They are mem- bers of the First Union Congregational Church. He is a member of the A. O.
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U. W. He enlisted in the 1st Iowa Battery, July 4, 1861, and appointed Quartermaster Sergeant; promoted to senior 2d Lieu- tenant, Sept. 1, 1862, and senior 1st Lieu- tenant, June 1, 1863, and to Captain of the same battery Sept. 1, 1864. He was wounded at the battle of Kennesaw Mountain; was with Gen. Curtis at Pea Ridge; with Sher- man when he made the attack on Vicks- burg and was repulsed ; was at the capture of Arkansas Post; was with Gen. Grant during the siege of Vicksburg; was at Fort Gibson, and the capture of Jackson, Miss; went with Sherman to Atlanta, Ga., and re- mained until the capture of that city. Not- withstanding his efforts to go with Sherman on his grand march to the sea, he was trans- ferred to Gen. Thomas' Department, and was with him at the battle of Nashville, Tenn., after which he was put in command of Fort Nageley. He acted as Inspector General of the Department, and Chief of Artillery at Nashville, and was a promi- nent member of the board of examining officers appointed to pass on the capabilities of officers for promotion. He served the first term of three years and re-enlisted as a veteran and served to the close of the war. He was mustered out at Davenport, Iowa with a distinguished and unpurchased rec- ord, one which the most gallant of the gal- axy of distinguished officers of our late noble army might well be proud of, espe- cially as Capt. Gay gained his shoulder- straps by merit only, facts with which the writer of this sketch is familiar. He moved to Quincy, where he holds his present posi- tion.
Geers Henry, laborer, 1120 Oak.
Geers Hermon B. gardner, cor. 11th and Elm. Gehm Mrs. Magdalene, 1014 Maine.
Gehring John, butcher, cor. 7th and York. Geigerich Frank, tailor, 131 S. 9th.
GEISE HENRY. banker and broker, 50 North Fifth street; residence, northwest corner of Locust and 12th streets. He was born in Cincinnati, O., Aug. 7, 1847 ; came with his parents to Quincy in 1854: received his schooling at St. Francis Col- lege, Quincy. On May 14th, 1864, he took the position of clerk in II. F. J. Ricker's bank, and remained with him till the fall of 1868. He then studied the higher branches of mercantile pursuits for several months. and then took a position of clerk in Joseph
& Nelke's dry goods store, where he re- mained several months, after which he was employed in Ricker & Hoene's bank as teller, up to Aug. 1, 1869. On Aug. 16, 1869, he was engaged as teller in the Union Bank of Quincy, which position, in addition to being director of the bank part of the time, he held till March 1, 1876, when he went in- to a co-partnership with his father and brother in banking and brokerage, under the familiar name of the Savings Institu- tion of H. A. Geise & Sons. Bernard Geise dying Nov. 21, 1876, the partnership was dis- solved on Dec. 1, 1876. and the business was continued by the surviving partners till June 21, 1878, when Henry Geise sold his interest in the bank to his father, who, on July 1, 1878, made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors, H. F. J. Ricker being appointed assignee to wind up his business. Oct. 14, 1878, Mr. Henry Geise opened at the old location, and continues the business to the present time. He was elected City Treasurer for the years 1866, 1867, and 1868. He married Miss Agatha Volm, at Quincy, Sept. 3, 1868. She was born in St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 3, 1855 ; came to Quincy in 1858. Five children, three living: Henry A., Athilda M., and Martin I. Religion, Roman Catholic. Politics, Democrat. Has since removed to 5th street, west side, between Hampshire and Vermont.
Gels Bernard, laborer, Vine e of 18th.
GEMMER CHRISTIAN, saloon, corner fth and Maine; born in Germany in 1828; came to the United States in 1865 and located in Philadelphia, and in this city in 1877. He married Margaret Zaun in 1855. She was born in Germany in 1839. They have two children : Christian and Elenora, Has been , in business since 1855. He has an orchestrion, music twice a week on his premises, choice selections from the most popular composers.
Gentemann Henry, bricklayer, Washington w of 12th Gentemann Wm. florist. 224 S. 11th.
Georgens Jacob, shoemaker, 804 State. Gerding Herman, laborer, Oak w of 20th. Gerig Casimer, clerk, 915 Jersey.
GERKE HENRY. blacksmith, 8th bet. Ohio and Payson ave; residence, 908 Kentucky street. He was born in Ampt Cloppenburg, Grosz-Herzogturn Oldenburg, Europe, June 22, 1840, and emigrated to
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America, reaching New York City May 1st, 1869, and going from there to Fort Madison, Iowa, where he remained one year and six months; then came to Quincy, Ill. and worked for E. M. Miller & Co. for five years, after which he opened his present shop. He married Miss Rosa Blanke in Quincy, Ill., June 20th, 1875. She was born in Quincy, Adams Co., Ill., May 15th, 1856. One child, Lilly, born June 22d, 1877 Religion, Roman Catholic. Politics, Democrat. Real and per- sonal property estimated at $7,000.
Germann Hermann, drug store, 811 State. Germann Philip, salesman, 811 State. Gerrelts Henry, painter, 1101 Payson ave. Gerry Oliver, queensware, cor. 6th and Hampshire. Gerry Wm. laborer, 1221 Vermont. Gers Henry, brick molder, Oak e of 11th. Gessling Henry, laborer, 712 Washington.
Gessling Herman, sawyer, 10th'and Monroe. Gessling Philip, stone quarrier, 820 Jefferson. Getsche Henry, laborer, cor. 12th and Jefferson. Giddings Arthur F. lime burner, 118 S. 12th. Giddings F. S. 118 S. 12th.
Giefing Frank, barber, 1022 Hampshire. Giesing G. brick mason, cor. 11th and Hampshire. Giesing Henry, blacksmith, 1030 Vinė.
Giesing Wm. groceries, etc.cor.11th and Hampshire. Gilbert Henry, laborer, 929 Vine.
GILBERT W. G., Car Inspector of the Hannibal and St Joseph R. R. Co. ; resi- dence, 410 Vine; was born in Banham, Eng- land, June 24th, 1832; came to the United States in 1836, and to Quincy in 1837; mar- ried Eliza McNulty in Quincy in 1855. She was born in Houston township, Adams county, Ill., in 1839. Three children : George H., William A. B., and Louella. Members of the M. E. Church. Democrat. Is a member of the Adams Grove No. 2 Druids. Been employed for the C., B. & Q. R. R eighteen years.
Gilker August, laborer, 256 N. 5th. Gill John B. carpenter, Oak e of 18th. Gille Chas. F. 723 Payson ave. Gille John C. 723 Payson ave. Gille Wm. mail carrier, cor. 11th and Jefferson. Gilmer Chas. M. attorney-at-law, 1111 Vine. Gilmore Miss Maria, rear 123 Vermont. Gilpin Miss Anna, 835 Broadway.
GILPIN JOSEPH B. (deceased) ; born in Leesburg, Va., in 1825; moved to Annapolis, Md, and Washington, where he spent some time, and located permanently in Quincy with his father in 1842. He soon engaged in the real estate business, which he followed up to the time of his demise.
He studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1844. He married Miss Mary A. Cleaves in 1852. She was born in Vermont; moved to Iowa with her parents when ten years old. She was living with an uncle, Mr. Sherman, in Quincy at the time of her marriage. They have three children : Charles F., Anna E., and Fraulin C. They are Episcopalians. He entered the army with the rank of Major, in the war of the rebellion, and was ap- pointed Chief of the Commissary Depart- ment of the Missouri. He was one of the Public Library Association, and prominent in all public enterprises. He died July 4, 1878, in this city.
Gilpin Mrs. J. B. widow, cor. 9th and Spring. Givings Peter, laborer, 9th n of Chestnut. Glahn Ignatz, tailor, 17 N. 7th. Glaser Henry C. 25 N. 3d.
GLASS JOHN B. (of Glass & Far- rell, grocers), corner of 12th and Maine. He was born in Quincy, 1849, on the same cor- ner where he is now doing business, his father having purchased the land from Gov. Wood, who secured it direct from the In- dians. He married Miss Annie M. Ohnemus in 1874. She was born in Quincy. They have two children, John C. and Annie Theresa. They are members of the Catholic Church. He is a Democrat; has been in business since 1863, and for himself since 1869. They keep dry goods and groceries, provisions and feed.
GLASS SIMON. wine producer ; res- idence, corner of Oak and 20th streets; born in Bavaria-Land-Comisant-Landon, October 5, 1812; landed in the United States, Septem- ber 25, 1834; stopped at St. Louis, and lo- cated in Quincy in 1835. He married Caro- line Bustard in 1838. They have four chil- dren : Ellen, Eliza, Caroline and Julia. He is a member of the Catholic Church, and a Democrat. He is one of the few early resi- dents of Quincy left, being forty-four years identified with the city. He is engaged in raising and cultivating a vineyard and pro- ducing wine from the pure juice of the grape. He has some of several years vintage in his cellar of a most excellent flavor and delicious taste. He is a man well preserved, healthy, and possessing a large share of that genuine hospitality peculiar to his country people. Glattfeld H. O. builder, cor. 14th and Monroe. Glay Chas. molder, 1012 Washington.
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GLAZE W. B., saloon, 54 North 4th street ; born in Licking county, Ohio, in 1849; moved to Cedar county, Iowa, 1854, to Mon- tezuma in 1856, and to Macon City; Mo., in 1857; returned to Iowa, locating at Oska- loosa in 1861, and again moved to Macon City, Mo., 1865, where he remained until 1878, when he located in Quincy. He mar- ried Mary Holmes in 1875 .. She was born in this state. He enlisted in the 47th Iowa Inf., Co. I, June, 1864, and was mustered out October, same year, one hundred day men. He is a Republican in politics.
Glenn John G. ins. agt. cor. 6th and Maine. Glenn O. H. clerk, 18th near York.
GNUSE FREDERICK, trunk manufacturer (of the firm of C. Obrock & Co.), 22 North 6th street; was born at sea while his parents were on their way from Europe to the United States, in 1854, and arrived in Quincy the same year. He learned the trunk business and has been in the busi- ness as a member of the above firm since 1876. He is an unmarried man, steady and industrious.
Gnuse Gottlieb, laborer, 1031 Vine. Gn ise John, upholsterer, 614 Payson ave. Godfrey Mrs. E. W. widow, 713 Broadway,
GOEKEN CLEMENS. agent for Lathrop, McKillup & Co., Commercial Agency, corner of 4th and Hampshire streets; residence, 613 York street; born in St. Louis, Mo., 1851, and located in this city October, 10, 1877, as agent of the above named company. He married Miss Mary J. Morris in June, 1877. She was born in St. Louis, 1855. They have one child, Ewald B., born August 20, 1878. They are members of the Catholic Church. He is Republican. He started in St. Louis as errand boy in the office of the Commercial Agency, and by a display of industry, energy, and strict integrity, he has attracted the at- tention of his employers, who have wisely promoted him to his present position.
Goodapple Geo. blacksmith, 129 and 131 S. 5th. Goodapple Geo. blacksmith, cor. 7th and State. Good Chas. marble polisher, 1124 Oak. Golden Mrs. widow, 7th n of Oak. Goll Christopher, dyer, 14 N. 3d. Golm John L. State opposite 13th. Goim Louis, State opposite 13th. Goring John, laborer, Lind e of 22d. Gorman Henry, saloon keeper, 174 N. 3d. Gorman Matthew, laborer, 1125 Maine.
Goslin Mrs. Catherine, 307 Vermont. Goslin Adam, grocer, 200 Vermont.
GOULD & PFANSCHMIDT.
manufacturers of sash, doors, blinds and packing boxes; factory corner of 5th and Ohio streets. Mr. Gould was born in Ba- tavia, Genesee county, N. Y., 1813, and lo- cated in this city in 1854, and went into business here in 1856. They do a very ex- tensive business in their line.
GOVE C. S., corn meal and hominy mill, 24 North 7th street ; residence corner of 12th and. Vermont streets; born in Troy, N. Y., 1827; moved to Morgan county, Ill., 1840, and to this city, 1847; married Fannie Monroe, 1855. She was born in this city, 1832. They have two children, Frank J. and Charles H. He is a Republican. Hc was Captain of the supply boat, " Collonna," chartered by the Government on the Ten- nessee and Cumberland rivers, up to 1862, when he sold her and went out as sutler of 101st Illinois Inf., and was mustered in as Quartermaster of same Regt., June, 1863. He acted as brigade and assistant division Quar- termaster with General Sherman; mustered out at the close of the war, at Springfield, Il1.
GOVE MRS. RENEWAH, resi- dence, 608 Broadway; born in Berkshire county, Mass., 1802; married Mr. Chesbrook in 1823. Ile died in 1826. She married Mr. E. Gove in 1826 and moved to the state of New York, where they resided ten years, thence to Sciota county, Ohio. Mr. Gove carried on distillery business for about seven years after he moved to Illinois and located on the Illinois river. Mrs. Gove remained in Ohio until she got a promise from her husband that he would discontinue the man- ufacture of spirits, she being opposed to it. He promised, and she joined him. They lo- cated in this city in 1847, when he went into produce and pork-packing. He died in 1873, leaving his widow a competency. She is a member of the Baptist Church, a liberal and kind-hearted lady.
GOVERT WM. H., Attorney, No. 25 North 5th street ; was born in Fort Mad- ison, Iowa, in 1844; graduated in the Illinois College in 1867, and in the law department of the Michigan University, in 1870; located.
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in Quincy, and was admitted to the bar the same year, forming a law partnership with Joseph N. Carter, under the firm name of Carter & Govert, which remains the same; from 1872 to 1874 was City Attorney of Quincy, and in 1876 was elected States At- torney of this county, which office he now holds. He was married to Miss Rosa F. Wood, September 25, 1873. They have two children, Geo. W. and Anna Louise. Demo- crat in politics and a member of the Presby- terian Church.
Grabbe Henry, laborer, Jefferson near 15th. Grady Timothy, laborer, Elm e of 6th.
GRAFFTEY JAMES, shirt man- ufactory and laundry, 22 South 5th street ; born in City of London, England, in 1815; came to the United States, 1849; stopped in New York City, and in 1860 located in Quincy. He married E. L. McLean in 1852. She was born in London, 1828. Have six children : James F., Alfred H., Elmer E., Minnie, Ella and Lawrence G ; are Baptists. He has been in the shirt manufacturing busi- ness since he came to this country, and in- troduced the London styles in New York in 1849, when he first came to that city. He bought the City Laundry some three years ago, and runs it in connection with his shirt business.
GRAHAM J. M., Bath Parlors, 22 South 5th street; residence 6th and Oak; born in Connecticut in 1837; located in Pittsfield, Pike county, Ill., 1857; enlisted in Co. A., 99th Ill. Inf., August 2, 1862; was wounded at Vicksburg, May 22, 1863, at the siege of that city; on recovering from his wounds was transferred to Veteran Corps and served out his full time; mustered out in July, 1865; married Helen Lee, 1861. She was born in Middletown, Conn., 1833; have one child, Nellie May; belong to the M. E. Church. He is a Republican. He has been in business three and a-half years. His treatments are by the Medicated, Vapor, Turkish and Electric Baths, a cure for most chronic diseases when all other remedies fail.
Granacher Joseph, laborer, 1129 Maine. Granacher Theo. porter, 1129 Maine.
Grandemann Theo. chair maker, 15th near Wash- ington.
Grant John J. hardware, etc., 531 Hampshire.
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