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Edwards E. H. renter ; S. 23; P.O. Thomson. Edwards Milo, renter ; S. 23; P. O. Thomson. Ellis Chas. farmer ; Sec. 17; P.O. Thomson.
F ERRIS REUBEN, renter; P. O. Thom- son.
FIELD R. R. Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Thomson; born in Franklin Co., Vt., Jan.
· 29, 1835; came to this Co. in Nov., 1854; owns 174 acres of land, valued at $5,960; married Miss Emma M. Carroll; she was born in this Co., March 4, 1842; they were married March 4, 1861; have two sons and five daughters : E. W., born Dec. 18, 1861; Clara L., Dec. 13, 1863; Lottie A. L., Dec. 1, 1865; Jennie A., Dec. 27, 1868; Geo. A., Aug. 27, 1871; Jessic, Jan. 16, 1873; Lucy E., Jan. 24, 1875.
FINLAYSON D. W. Physician and Surgeon; Thomson; born in Salem Tp., this Co., Jan. 4, 1847; not married; com-
menced the study of medicine under Dr. Shimer, in 1869; graduated March 24, 1875, in the medical department of the University of Michigan; commenced practice in Thomson, Nov. 12, 1875; Wm. Finlayson, his father, settled in this Co. in 1844.
Foster Richard, grain buyer; Thomson.
French Asa M. farm ; Sec.20; P.O. Thomson. French David C. farm; S.21; P.O. Thomson. French James, lab .; Sec. 23; P.O. Thomson. French John, fisherman; P. O. Thomson.
French Jos. farm; Sec. 11; P. O. Thomson. French Lewis N. farm ; S.21 ; P.O. Thomson. French Mortimer; laborer; P.O. Thomson.
FRENCH NORMAN D. son of Ja- cob and Permelia French; born at Cam- bridge, Vt., Jan. 1, 1810; came to Fulton Co., Ill., Dec., 1832; soon after went to Jo Daviess Co., and was engagedl on the Government Survey under Depury U. S. Surveyor, C. R. Bennet, for a number of years, and then settled on his present farm, in 1838, located on Sec. 17, Tp. 23, Range 4, York; Mr. French came to this state with no means, but by industry and econ- omy has amassed a handsome property, having in his home farm a full section, beside other lands lying in other parts ; he is extensively engaged in farming and stock raising, superintending all his own business, and this season gathered his 40thi crop from the farm where he first settled; has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Postmaster, County Commissioner, Super- visor and Collector; he collected the first tax levied in Carroll Co., often traveling many miles to get the small sum of ten (10) cents, the entire tax at that time being only about $200; as noting the change since that time, Mr. French now pays an annual tax on his own property of from five to six times the amount then col- lected in the entire Co .; he has a property worth $50,000, clear of all incumbrance; was a member of the 29th Legislature from the 11th Senatorial Dist., comprising the counties of Carroll and Whiteside; Mr. French has always been prominently identified with the growth and public in- terests of Carroll Co. since its organiza- tion; originally a democrat, he became a Free Soiler when that party came into existence; and on organization of the re- publican party became one of its earliest, staunch and most reliable members; al- ways strictly temperate, for the last 20 years a teetotaler; never used tobacco in any form ; married Miss Mary Dunshee, at Cambridge, Vt., Oct. 23, 1849, who died Dec. 11, 1855, leaving two daughters : Jane E. and Mary D .; married Mrs. Harriet L. Hodgkin (nee H. L. Stevens), at Belvidere, May 10, 1859, who died May 23, 1862, leaving one son: Norman Stephen Abe, born May 22, 1860.
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FRENCH NORMAN S. Farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Thomson ; born in LaMoille Co., Vt., Oct. 9, 1837; has been a resident of this Co. 27 years; his wife was Miss Mary Helms; she was born in this Co., Sept. 18, 1850; they have two sons and one daughter : Jessie, born Sept. 27, 1867 ; Levi, Jan. 17, 1874; Myra, June 29, 1876. His father, Mason French, was born in Wind- sor Co., Vt., Nov. 5, 1801, and came to this Co. in 1850.
French Porter, farm; S. 21; P.O. Thomson.
G ARDNER FRANK, school teacher; Sec. 10; P.O. Argo.
Garnett Thos. farm; Sec. 32; P.O. Thomson. Garr John, farmer; P.O. Thomson.
GASTON M. L. Farmer and Fish Dealer; Sec. 2; P. O. Savanna; born in Cayuga Co., N.Y., Feb. 19, 1830; came to this Co. in Feb., 1860; owns 80 acres; has been married twice; first wife was Mary A. Russell, who was born in the same place; married again to Harriet Whiting; she is a native of Shiawassee Co., Mich .; had no family by first wife; has one son and one daughter by second: Mary, born Sept. 7, 1867; Frank, March 17, 1870.
Gersinger Geo. laborer; Thomson.
Gersinger Geo.L. wagon maker; Thomson. Gersinger Sam'l, wagon maker; Thomson. Gleason DeForrest, farmer; P.O. Thomson. Gleason Edwin, farm ; Sec.22; P.O.Thomson. Gleason Gilman, cattle buyer ; P.O.Thomson. Gleason John, farm ; Sec. 15; P.O. Thomson. Gleason Solon, retired ; P.O. Thomson. Godard Levi, laborer; P.O. Thomson. Graham George, farmer; P.O. Thomson. Graham Joseph, laborer; P.O. Thomson. Graves T. laborer; Sec. 23; P.O. Thomson. Graves Thad. W. lab; Sec.23; P.O. Thomson. Greeley Bradford, lab; Sec.18; P.O.Thomson. Grecley Joseph, farmer; P.O. Thomson. Greeley David, farmer; P.O. Thomson. Green F. M. renter ; Sec. 13; P.O. Thomson.
GREEN HORTON B. Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Thomson; born in Licking Co., O., Oct. 29, 1852; came to this Co. with his parents in Nov., 1853, and has remained here ever since; he and his brother own 160 acres, valued at $3,200; he has manu- factured about 500 gals. of sorghum this season ; married Miss Florence Greeley, Sept. 29, 1875; she was born in Vt., Jan. 3, 1857; have no children.
GREEN JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 19, P. O. Thomson; born in Licking Co., O., Oct. 10, 1825; came to this Co. in 1852, owns 350 acres, valued at $17,500; Mrs. G.'s maiden name was Keziah Judson, she was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in July, 1830; they were married Nov. 12,
1857; have five children : Helen, Seigel, Ada, James and Ida; Mrs. G. has one son by a former marriage, Benj. P. Jenkins.
GREEN NOAH, Real Estate and Col- lecting; Thomson; born in Licking Co., O., July 22, 1823; came to this Co. in Sept., 1850; married Miss Emeline Coul- ter, Nov. 6, 1845; she was born in Green- briar Co., Va .; have family, two sons and two daughters: Susan (now Mrs. Thomas Cochran), Moses, Margaret (now Mrs. G. N. Melendy) and Luther; is Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, and held other offices of trust.
Green Simeon, farmer ; Sec.11; P.O.Thomson. Green S. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Thomson. Groharing Wm. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Argo. Grim Jos. farmer; Sec. 15: P. O. Argo. Grinnell H. Y. renter ; Sec. 27; P.O.Thomson. Griswold G. B. farmer ; Sec. 27; P.O.Thomson.
GRISWOLD EZRA S. Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Thomson ; born in LaMoille Co., Vt., Feb. 29, 1828; came to this Co. in 1854; has been married twice; first wife was Mary A. Peterson; she was born in Ticonderoga, N. Y., Jan. 8, 1837; they were married March 1, 1860; she died Dec. 7, 1868; he married again to Adeline, her sister, Feb. 2, 1871; she was born in the same place, May 15, 1848; there are four children by first marriage and two by second : Elmer, born Feb. 23, 1862; Harry L., May 11, 1864; Myra D., July 2, 1866; Laura M., Aug. 10, 1868; George A., Sept. 4, 1874; Amy, July 26, 1876; she died Jan. 17, 1877.
H ADLEY JOHN H. cheese manufac- turer; P. O. Argo.
HALAY JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Argo; born in Ireland, in 1821; came to the United States 27 years ago, and has been a resident of this Co. 26 years; mar- ried Miss Mary Miller; she was born in Ireland; they have one son and one daugh- ter: Mary, born in July, 1857; James J., July, 1859.
Hall Horace, farmer; P. O. Thomson. Hankinson David, farmer; P. O. Thomson. Hamilton George W. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Johnson Creek.
Hamilton John A. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Johnson Creek.
HAMILTON .J. D. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Morrison; born in Stark Co., O., July 29, 1843; has been a resident of this Co. 23 years ; his father, Andrew Hamilton, was born in Ireland, in 1808; came to this Co. in 1854 and settled on the place where they now live; his wife's maiden name was Mary Brown ; she was born in Colum- biana Co., Ohio; she died July 20, 1873, leaving nine children, six sons and three daughters: M. B., G. W., Lacussia, J. D., J. A., R. H., K. V., Permelia A. and Mary
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E .; left an estate of 320 acres, valued at $12,800.
Hamilton Robt. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. John- son Creek.
Hare Frank, laborer; Sec. 10; P. O. Argo. Haskins Wm. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Argo. Hass A. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Thomson. Hawk E. H. farmer; Sec.22; P.O. Thomson. Hawk M. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Thomson. HAYS T. J. Station Agent W. U. R.R .; Thomson; born in Huntington Co., Pa .; has been a resident of this Co. nine years ; married Miss Annie L. Young; she was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y .; have two daughters: Helen, born Jan. 16, 1868; Maud, May 15, 1869; served three years in the late Rebellion, in Co. K, 46th I. V. I.
Hecock J. R. laborer; Sec. 10; P. O. Argo. Helms G. laborer; Sec. 20; P. O. Thomson. HEUSTIS F. G. Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Thomson; born in Essex Co., N. Y., July 10, 1834; has been a resident of this Co. 22 years; owns 230 acres land ; mar- ried Miss Lucy E. Melendy, in Nov., 1859; she was born in N. H., Oct. 27, 1835; no family; one adopted daughter, Ella, born Jan. 10, 1862; has been Road Commissioner four years, and School Director a number of years.
HOLLAND ASA, Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Thomson ; born in Essex Co., N. Y., May 10, 1814; has been a resident of this Co. about 25 years; owns 100 acres land, valued at $3,000; married Miss Nellie A. Dunn, in Nov., 1843; she was born in Warren Co., N. Y., Oct. 17, 1819; have six children: Geo. H., Alice, Manley, James, Elpha S. and Asa F .; lost one son, Herman A.
Holland Elias, farmer; P. O. Thomson. Holland G. J. farm ; Sec. 19; P.O. Thomson. Holman H. N. farm ; Sec.34 ; P.O. Thomson. Holman Jas. G. cheese maker; Sec. 34; P.O. Thomson.
HOLMAN PETER, Postmaster and Grocer; Thomson ; born in Worcester Co., Mass., town of Millborough, Jan. 30,1803; came to this Co. in July, 1844, and is one of the first settlers; married Miss Betsy Balcom; she was born in Warren Co., N. Y .; they have seven children living, three sons and four daughters; have raised family of eleven; was Justice of the Peace and Notary Public about 23 years, and Town Clerk about 22 years.
Holman W. farm; Sec. 34; P. O. Thomson. HOMEDEW
HENRY, Farmer, Postmaster, and dealer in Agricultural Implements; Sec. 24; Johnson Creek Post Office; was born in the Town of Madrid, St. Lawrence Co., New York, June 30, 1830; came to this Co. in March,
1857; owns 90 acres of land; married Harriet Elcy, May 24, 1854; she was born in Lockport, New York, April 6, 1833; they have two sons and one daughter: Frances E., born Feb. 11, 1856; William, born July 1, 1859; Fred., born March 6, 1864; was constable 8 years.
Hook D. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Thomson. Horton I. H. laborer; Thomson.
Hotchkiss A. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Argo. Houghton Samuel, farmer; Thomson. Howe A. C. renter ; P. O. Thomson.
TMEL HENRY F. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Argo.
Imel Michael, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Argo. Imel Silas, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Argo.
JAMES E. K. operator; Thomson.
Jenkins Benj. renter ; Sec. 19; P.O. Thomson. Jenness Albert M. farm ; S.21 ; P.O.Thomson. Jerry Marshall, R.R. lab .; P.O. Thomson.
JOHNSON ALFRED, Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Thomson; born in Germany, in Oct., 1817; came to the U. S. when about 22 years of age; has lived in this Co. about 14 years; owns 120 acres, valued at $2,400; married Mrs. Mary A. Lamb, in 1846; she was born in Germany, in 1818; has three sons by this marriage and one son by first marriage: George, born April 14, 1844; Henry, July 8, 1850; John, Nov. 7, 1854; Joseph, June 25, 1863.
Johnson Geo. farm; Sec. 11; P.O. Thomson. Johnson Henry, farm ; Sec. 2; P.O. Thomson. Johnson J. farm ; S. 36; P.O. Johnson Creek.
JUDD CLINTON, Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Thomson ; born in Portage Co., O., April 21, 1848; came to this Co. in March, 1870; owns 160 acres, valued at $3,200; married Miss Ella Judd, Dec. 25, 1871; she was born in Berkshire Co., Mass., March 9, 1851 ; have one daughter : Emma M., born July 15, 1873.
JUDD HOMER, Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Thomson; born in Portage Co., O., May 8, 1846; came to this Co. March 15, 1871; owns 220 acres, valued at $4,400; married Miss Frankie L. Day, July 4,1867; she was born in the same Co., Aug. 27, 1849; they have one son : Clayton O., born in Portage Co., O., July 15, 1869.
Judd Mark, farm ; Sec. 13; P.O. Thomson. Judd Orson, farm ; Sec. 13; P.O. Thomson.
K ENNEDY M. J. laborer; P.O. Argo.
Kennedy W. D. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Argo. Kenyon Albert, farm; Sec. 3; P.O. Argo. Kenyon Delancy, mechanic ; S.15; P.O. Argo. Kenyon E. R. farm ; Sec. 2; P.O. Argo. Kenyon Fred, farm; Sec. 24; P.O. Argo.
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Kenyon Hiram, farm; Sec. 3; P.O. Argo. Kenyon Kelsey, farm ; Sec. 10; P.O. Argo. Kearney D.farm ; Sec.36 ; P.O.Johnson Creek. KEARNEY HUGH, Farmer; Sec.25; P.O. Johnson Creek ; born in Ireland, Oct. 16, 1810 ; came to the U. S. in 1885, and to Galena, Ill., in 1839; has been a resident of this Co. 12 years; married Mary A. Riley, in July, 1842; she was born in Ire- land, in 1820; have nine children : Frank, Sarah, Peter, Daniel, Mary, Elizabeth, John, Kate and Maggie.
Kearney Jno.farm ; S.36; P.O.Johnson Creek. Kearney Peter,farm ; S.36 ; P.O.Johnson Creek. KNAPP HORACE C. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Thomson; born in Washington Co., N.Y., June 9, 1832; has been a resi- dent of this Co. 19 years; married Miss Mary Arveson in Oct., 1857; she was born Wis .; they have eight children: George, Emma, Ida, Alzeda, Frederick, Clarence, Edward and Nellie.
Kustus Geo. H. farm ; Sec. 35; P.O. Thomson. Kustus Henry, farm ; Sec. 35; P.O. Thomson. Kustus Wm. farm; Sec. 35; P.O. Thomson.
L AMB CHARLES, laborer; Sec. 31; P. O. Thomson.
LAMB EMORY C. Farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Mt. Carroll; born in Essex Co., N.Y., Jan. 27, 1819; came to this Co. in July, 1844, and is one of the earliest settlers; owns 16812 acres, valued at $5,040; mar- ried Miss Isabel. Spencer, July 26, 1841; she was born in Yates Co., N. Y., Feb. 7, 1822; they have a family of six daughters : Theresa, Susan S., Lucy, Belva, Augusta J. and Laura.
Lambert Thos. farm ; Sec.22; P.O. Thomson. LAMBERT WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Thomson; born in Carroll Tp., this Co., Feb. 4, 1851; owns 160 acres, valued at $6,400; married Miss Harriett, daughter of Albert Stedman, March 7, 1872; she was born in this Co., April 11, 1853; they have one son, William Albert, born Oct. 17, 1875.
Lasher George, laborer; P.O. Thomson.
LEAVENS D. Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Thomson; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., June 5, 1831 ; has been a resident of this Co. since Feb., 1845; owns 240 acres ; mar- ried Melissa Potter, in 1854; she was born in the State of N. Y .; they have three children : Norman, Gustus and Amenty.
Lewis Isaac A. farm : Sec. 13; P.O. Thomson.
LEWIS M. J. Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Thomson ; born in Delaware Co., O., Jan. 5, 1834; came to this Co. in Nov., 1852; owns 65 acres, valued at $2,600; is con- stable, and was marshal one term ; married Miss Elizabeth Powell, May 1, 1862; she was born in Detroit, Mich., in 1846; they have one daughter, Annie, born Feb.,1867.
LEWIS NORMAN, Dealer in Lum- ber and Stock; P. O. Thomson; was born in Delaware Co., O., Sept. 29, 1837; came to this Co. in 1855, 22 years ago; served 3 years and 1 month in the late Rebellion, in Co. C, 92d I. V. I .; was collector one term, and constable one term; married Miss Alice, daughter of Elijah Bailey, Oct. 9, 1870; she was born in York Tp., this Co., Aug. 17, 1853; have three sons: Frank E., born Aug. 8, 1871; Chester, May 31, 1873; Lewelling, March 21, 1875.
LEWIS ROYAL S. Farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Thomson; born in Jefferson Co., N.Y., April 17, 1828; has been a resident of this Co. since 1858; owns 245 acres; married Miss Abagail Peck, Sept. 7, 1851; she was born in New Haven Co., Conn., Oct. 25, 1830; no family.
Livington Wm. shoemaker; Thomson. Lord Samnel, farm ; Sec. 30; P.O. Thomson. Lord Wm. farm; Sec. 30; P.O. Thomson. Long H. S. laborer; P.O. Thomson. Loveley Lewis, R.R. lab .; P.O. Thomson. Lucas John, renter; Sec.14; P.O. Thomson. Lynch John, lab .; Thomson.
M CGINTZ J. M. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Thomson.
MAGEE THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Argo; born in Ireland, June 3, 1838; came to the U. S. with his parents,in 1839; to this Co., in 1854; owns 10 acres, valued at $1,200; has been school director nine years; married Miss Margaret Noble, in Sept., 1860; she was born in Ireland ; they have five children : William N., Louise J., John A., Iva M. and Clara.
Marcoe Flavius, farm; P.O. Thomson. Marcoe Francis, farm ; P.O. Thomson. Marshall M. H. farm; Sec. 12; P.O. Argo. Marshall Seymour, farm ; Sec.12; P.O. Argo. Mason Benton, lab .; P.O. Thomson.
Mason Romeo, lab .; Sec. 1; P.O. Thomson. Mason Samuel, farm ; Sec.24; P.O.Thomson. Melendy Chas. farm ; Sec.16; P.O. Thomson. Melendy Geo. N. farm ; S. 29; P.O. Thomson.
MELENDY G. S. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 20; P.O. Thomson; born in LaMoille Co., Vt., Feb. 11, 1830; came to this Co. in 1852; owns about 1,500 acres ; married Caroline Bailey, Dec. 25, 1854; she was born in Warren Co., N. Y., March 4, 1827; they have four sons : Clarence P., born Sept. 13, 1856; Emerson J., Sept. 17, 1858; Ilarry R., Jan. 28, 1867; Eugene B., Jan. 3, 1870; lost one son, Sherman, born Jan. 5, 1865, died Jan. 25, 1870.
MELENDY J. A. Farmer and Stock Dealer; Sec. 29; P.O. Thomson; born in Cambridge, LaMoille Co., Vt., April 19, 1819; came to this Co. in Oct., 1844; owns about 700 acres, valued at $35,000; kept
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the post-office (then called Bluffville) from 1853 until 1859; married Miss Matilda, daughter of Judah and Betsy French, Dec. 29, 1842; she was born in the same place, June 8, 1817; they have two children: Geo. N., born April 15, 1846; Flora, Aug. 8, 1855.
MELUGIN F. E. Druggist; Thom- son; born in Lee Co., Ill., Feb. 15, 1846; came to this Co. in Oct., 1868; has been in the above business in Thomson the past four years ; served about two years in the late Rebellion, from 1863 to 1865, in Co. I, 89th I.V.I .; married Miss Mary E., daughter of John W. Buckman, Aug. 8, 1865; she was born at Alton, Ill., Feb. 13, 1848; they have one adopted daughter, Lucia, born Nov. 15, 1864.
Merritt Darius, farm ; Sec. 18; P.O.Thomson. Merritt David, farm ; Sec.18; P.O. Thomson. Merritt Samuel, farm ; Sec.18; P.O. Thomson. Merritt Wesley, farm ; Sec.18; P.O.Thomson. Miller H. F. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Johnson Creek.
MINOR R. E. Carpenter and Joiner; Thomson ; born in LaMoille Co., Vt., Dec. 26, 1829; came to this Co. in Nov., 1855; married Miss Harriet Sanderson, in Sept., 1871; she was born in Rutland Co., Vt .; they have one son, Burrell, born Aug. 26, 1872: served three years in the late Re- bellion, in the 8th I. V. C., and 18 months in the 1st Iowa Regt.
Monk E. R. laborer ; Sec. 20; P.O. Thomson. Morgan J.T. blacksmith ; Sec. 3; P.O. Argo. Morgan John, wagon maker; Thomson. Morgan W. J. blacksmith ; S. 3; P. O. Argo. MORRIS JOS. P. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Argo; born in Fayette Co., Ohio, Feb. 3, 1830; came to this Co. in the Spring of 1856; owns 171 acres land, valued at $6,840; married Miss Jemima Barrett, Oct. 7, 1850; she was born in Miami Co., Ohio; they have six children : Mary E. (now Mrs. Jas.Carpenter), Calista, Silas E., William A., Jennie and John E.
N EARY ANDREW, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Thomson.
Neary Jno. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Thomson. Neary Pat. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Thomson. Neary Thos. farm ; Sec. 34; P. O. Thomson. Nelson A. renter; Sec. 17; P. O. Thomson. Nelson Geo. renter; Sec. 17; P.O. Thomson. Nelson Wm. renter; Sec. 17; P.O. Thomson. Nettleton Sam'l, renter; Sec. 12; P. O. Argo. Nichols C. B. farm ; Sec. 33; P.O. Thomson. Noble Edw. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Thomson Noble P. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Mt. Carroll.
AKLEY THOS. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Argo.
OAKLEY E. W. Restaurant; Thom- son; born in Essex Co., N. Y., Sept. 8, 1836; has been a resident of this Co. 15 years; has been in business in Thomson since 1866, with the exception of four years.
Olds Levi, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Thomson. OHLING H. Farmer ; Sec.2; P.O.Thom- son ; born in East Freisland, Germany, Nov. 6, 1818; came to the U. S. in 1850, and to this Co. May '11, 1866; owns 211 acres land, valued at $4,220; married Miss Mary Vandeist, Nov. 11, 1854; she was born in the same place, Feb. 25, 1831 ; no family.
P. AGE C. W. farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Thom- son.
Page David, retired; Thomson.
Page M. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Thomson. Page Sylvester, stock raising; Thomson.
PAPE GEO. Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Thomson; born in Yorkshire, England, April 29, 1820; came to the U. S. Feb. 2, 1852; has been a resident of this Co. since April 9, 1853; owns 252 acres land, valued at $8,820; married Cordelia Wilson, Nov. 21, 1851; she was born in the same place, Sept. 15, 1820; she has two daughters by a former marriage: Annie, born May 8, 1844; Mary J., Oct. 21, 1849; they have one son and three daughters; Sarah, born Feb. 2, 1852; John R., Sept. 23, 1853; Hannah E., Aug. 31, 1856; Dora, Sept. 25, 1865.
Parkhill D. E. farm ; S. 25; P. O. Thomson. Parkhill J. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Thomson. Parsons E. B. farmer ; Sec. 2; P. O. Argo. Patch Chas. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Argo. Patch M. J. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Argo. Peterson A. G. farm ; Sec.27; P.O. Thomson. Peterson O. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Thomson. PETTIT I. J. Proprietor of York Flouring Mills; P. O. Thomson; born in Green Co., Pa., Oct. 2, 1824; has been a resident of this Co. since 1849; married Miss Helen N. Jacobs, in 1852; she was born in Canada, Sept. 22, 1834; have two sons : J. C., born Sept. 18, 1856; Thos. T. Aug. 9, 1867.
Phillips E. H. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Argo. PHILLIPS EDMUND, Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Thomson ; born in Warren Co., N. Y., June 27, 1823; came to this Co. in Oct., 1844; owns 180 acres land, valued at $7,200; married Miss Sarah J. Smith, May 22, 1855; she was born in the same place ; have three children : Florence, born April 22, 1856; Jeannette, April 24, 1858; Ed- ward S., June 1, 1861.
Phillips H. E. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Argo. Phillips H. M. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Argo. PHILLIPS HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Johnson Creek; born in Warren
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Co., N. Y., July 8, 1839; has been a resi. dent of this Co. 26 years; owns 80 acres land, valued at $3,200; married Caroline Irwin, Sept. 8, 1860; she was born in this Co., July 8, 1845; have seven children : Willis L., born Sept. 8, 1862; Frank G., Aug. 13, 1864; Alonzo E., March 7, 1866; Nettie E., Sept. 18, 1868; Charley W., May 9, 1870; Walter F., Aug. 13, 1872 ; Orin B., March 15, 1876.
Phillips Horace, butcher; Thomson.
Philipps L. renter; Sec. 9; P. O. Thomson. Phillips Wm. O. renter; Sec. 2; P. O. Argo. Pierson Jno. laborer ; P. O. Thomson. Potter Albert, farmer; Thomson.
Potter Luther, laborer; Thomson. Potter Randolph, farmer; Thomson. Powell J. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Thomson. Powell Thos. farmer; P. O. Thomson.
PRATT MRS. LAURA, Sec. 25; P. O. Thomson; Widow of Israel Pratt, who was born in Johnstown, Licking Co., Ohio, Aug. 22, 1825; he came to this Co. in 1852; Mrs. P.'s maiden name was Dun- nell; she was born in York Co., Me., July 13, 1838; they were married Aug. 21,1869; he died Dec. 29, 1874; Mr. P. was first married to Rebecca Aslıbrook, of Johns- town, Ohio; she was born May 7, 1826; died Feb. 16, 1838; he left four children : Wm. A., Clinton E., Cora C. and Edward A .; they own 555 acres land, valued at $27,500; Mr. P. was Supervisor 8 years.
R AWLINS THOS. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Argo.
REID JAS. Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Thomson ; born in Ireland, in 1823; came to the U. S. in 1850, and to this Co. in 1856; owns 100 acres land, valued at $1,000; not married.
Renslow B. laborer; Sec. 23; P.O. Thomson. Renslow P. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Thomson. Rhodes Edgar, farmer ; Sec. 25; P. O. John- son Creek.
Rhodes Edwin, farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. John- son Creek.
RHODES JOS. Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Thomson ; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Sept. 10, 1818; has been a resident of this Co. since 1860; married Miss Mary Combs, May 5, 1835; she was born in the same Co., May 5, 1818; she died Nov. 11, 1875; have eight children living, and had four sons in the late Rebellion; T. H. served from the commencement until the close; T. O., about four years; James W. enlisted in 1862, and was killed at Nickle Gap, near Ringgold; Alexander served about three years; Edward and Edgar (twins), Frances P. (now Mrs. C. C. Bowen), R. J. (now Mrs. Jas. Holman), and Martha M.
Rice Alonzo, blacksmith ; Thomson.
Rice Levi, blacksmith ; Thomson. Roberts Thos. laborer; Thomson.
ROGGENDORFF JNO. Farmer; Sec. 2; P. (). Thomson ; born in Germany, Oct. 8, 1828; came to the U. S. in May, 1853, and to this Co. 24 years ago; owns 400 acres land, valued at $8,000; married Mary Long, Nov. 7, 1856; she was born in Germany, July 28, 1829; have six chil- dren : Charles, Albert, Maggie, Dennis, Mary and Lida.
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