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Morse Russel, lumberman ; Savanna. Mullen Patrick, railroad laborer; Savanna. Mullen Wm. railroad laborer; Savanna. Myers Godfrey, Savanna. Myers Smith, farmer ; Sec. 12; P. O. Savanna.
MAN H. merchant; Savanna.
ORR JOHN, Police Magistrate; Sa- vanna; born in Franklin Co., Mass., Feb. 27, 1814; came to this town and Co. in Oct., 1836, and is one of the oldest settlers now living; married Miss Susan Bennet; she was born in Franklin Co., Vt., in Sept., 1816; they were married in Feb., 1835, at her home in Vt .; they have no family; lost one daughter.
Osborn James, harness maker; Savanna. Owen C. H. car inspector; Savanna. Owens Nelson, railroad fireman ; Savanna.
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PATTERSON SAMUEL, laborer; Sa- vanna.
Pease M. S. carpenter; Savanna.
Pease W. S. carpenter; Savanna. Pulford B. druggist; Savanna. Pulford Charles, merchant; Savanna. Pulford Jas. railroad car repairer; Savanna. Pulford Jerry, railroad laborer; Savanna. Pulford Sam'l, steamboat engineer ; Savanna.
UINN PATRICK, railroad laborer; Savanna.
R AE JOHN, farmer; P. O. Savanna.
Ramond Moses, Jr., laborer; Savanna. Ramond Moses, Sr., laborer; Savanna. Raymond Joseph, laborer; Savanna. Reaugh Alfred, blacksmith ; Savanna. Redig Jacob, shoemaker ; Savanna. Rhodes H. C. lumberman ; Savanna.
RHODES CAPTAIN J. B .; Sa- vanna; born in Columbus Co., O., in Nov., 1817; came to Savanna in July, 1841, where he first engaged as a clerk in the store of J. W. White, with whom he remained sev- enteen months and a half, or until about March 1, 1843; then engaged in the sheep trade-going to Ohio and bringing out a large drove; after disposing of his sheep interest, upon which he made a reasonably fair profit, he re-engaged as a clerk for eight months, with White's successor in business, and then became a partner; the partnership continued one year, when Cap- tain Rhodes bought out the interests of his partners and became sole proprietor for six years; selling out at the end of that time, he remained out of business two years, and then formed a partnership with W. L. B. Jinks, with whom he remained in business until 1852, when he sold out and engaged in steamboating, buying an interest in the steamboat " Martha No. 2," and has remained in that business ever since; during these years, Captain Rhodes was called twice to serve the people of the Co. in an official capacity, being elected Sheriff in 1846, and again in 1848; since his settlement here in 1841, he has been closely identified with the interests of the town of his home and the Co. at large; in March, 1846, married Miss Mary Jane Pierce, the first white child born in the territory now embraced in Carroll Co., who was born in the old Indian council house; Mrs. Rhodes died Nov. 14, 1877.
RHODES WM. P. Lumber Dealer; Savanna.
Richardson Robert, blacksmith; Savanna. Rickard J. railroad engineer ; Savanna. Ritchey William, laborer; Savanna. Robinson J. R. steamboat clerk; Savanna.
Rodee I. M. railroad carpenter; Savanna. Rourke Jerry, railroad laborer; Savanna.
Runyan Joseph, laborer and boarding-house proprietor; Savanna.
Russell Charles, laborer ; Savanna.
SARTWELL HOMER, farmer; Sec. 12: P. O. Savanna.
Sattler Peter, carpenter; Savanna. Sattler William, laborer; Savanna. School Fred, retired merchant; Savanna. Shadle Levi, laborer; Savanna.
SHEPARD MARTIN, Farmer; Sec. 1 36; P.O. Savanna; born in the Town of Butler, Wayne Co., N.Y., Feb. 23, 1835; came to Carroll Co., in July, 1848; owns 600 acres : manufactured 2,500 gallons of molasses this Fall; married Miss Adelia J. Bennett, May 10, 1854; she was born in Essex Co., Vt., June 12, 1835; they have four sons and four daughters: Addie R., born Feb. 15, 1857; Sheron, Jan. 27, 1859; John E., Ang. 28, 1861; Martin, Dec. 15, 1863; U. Grant, Oct. 20, 1866; Annie L., Aug. 25, 1869; Beulah B., Dec. 9, 1874; Adelia J., May 18, 1877.
Shay John, carpenter; Savanna. Sinclair Edward, carpenter, Savanna. Smith D. C. merchant's clerk; Savanna. Smith Frank, fisherman ; Savanna. Smith James R. fisherman ; Savanna. Smith John, farmer ; P. O. Savanna. Smith W. C. laborer ; Savanna. Smith W. F. carpenter; Savanna. Smith W. H. carpenter; Savanna.
STEBLER NICHOLAS, Saloon and Billiard Hall; Savanna; born in Switzerland ; came to the U. S. and to New Orleans in 1849; to this Co. in July, 1852; has been married twice; his present wife was Lyda Kehl; she was born in Potts- ville, Pa., March 17, 1841; they were mar- ried in Oct., 1868.
STEDMAN ALBERT, Farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Savanna; born in Jefferson Co., N.Y., March 17, 1811 ; came to Oneco, Stephenson Co., Ill., in the Fall of 1839, and to this Co., in May, 1845; is one of the oldest settlers; owns 352 acres, valued at $8,800; married Miss Jane Buchanan, who was born in Ontario, Co., N.Y., May 21, 1816; they were married in Nov., 1834 ; have nine children, four sons and five daughters: Franklin, Caroline, Adaline, Louisa, Hattie, George, Emma, Ira and Lincoln.
STEDMAN FRANK, Town Clerk and Clerk in the W. U. R. R. Freight Office; Savanna; born in Ontario Co., N. Y., Oct. 30, 1835; came to Oneco, Stephen- son Co., Ill., in 1846; married Miss Mary Sargent, in 1862; she was born in this Co .;
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have two sons: Harry and Kleber; lost one daughter, Rosa. St. John S. S. saloon keeper; Savanna. Stemmer James H., R. R. painter; Savanna. Stoddard G. H. merchant and P.M ; Savanna. Stransky A. J. machinist; Savanna.
STRANSKY JOHN A. Wagon- making, Blacksmithing and Repairing, Savanna; born in Bohemia, March 23, 1841; came to the U. S. and to Racine, Wis., in Nov., 1854, and to this Co., April 28, 1865; has been in business here ever since; married Miss Margaret Krodell, Nov. 11, 1872; she was born in Jo Daviess Co., Ill., they have two children, twins: Julia I and Annie M.
Stube John, saloon keeper; Savanna.
T AYLOR L. J. constable; Savanna.
Taylor Pliney, butcher; Savanna.
Thain Kasper, wagon maker; Savanna. Troutman Jacob. Trusinger Ulrich, laborer; Savanna. Turner Cal. laborer; Savanna.
U TNYER JOSEPH, laborer; Savanna.
Upchurch R. L. painter; Savanna.
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TANBETTER A. C. steamboat engineer ; Savanna.
Vanbetter Geo. steamboat engineer ;Savanna. Versity Jacob, R. R. laborer; Savanna.
TEBER J. G. wagon maker; Savanna.
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Westbrook L. H. merchant; Savanna. Whitten George, farmer; Savanna. Whitty Michael, laborer; Savanna. Wilder R. L. laborer; Savanna. Wilder W. laborer; Savanna. Williams William, farmer; Savanna. Withart Joseph F. butcher; Savanna. Wood Jerry, banker; Savanna.
WOODRUFF DR. E. Physician ; Savanna; born in Montgomery, Orange Co., N.Y., Feb. 1, 1815; commenced the study of medicine when about 18 years of age, with Dr. Eager, of Montgomery, N. Y., and graduated at the age of 21, at Jef- ferson Medical College, of Philadelphia; left N. Y. in Sept., 1836, and located at Joliet, Will Co., Ill., where he remained one year, and then came here, and has made Savanna his home ever since; in 1842, he married Miss Emma Eddowes, a native of Pa.
Woodruff I. S. proprietor Woodruff House; Savanna. Wooster Jacob, saloon keeper; Savanna.
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A LBERTS CORNELIUS, laborer; Sec. 23; P. O. Milledgeville.
ALDRICH MRS. LUCIA A. Sec. 1; P. O. Elkhorn Grove; born in Hart- ford Co., Conn., Nov. 27, 1817; she mar- ried Nelson Aldrich, from Douglass, Mass., Aug. 1, 1849; he was born Feb. 9, 1819; they came to Carroll Co. in 1863; engaged in farming; he died March 16, 1865; Mrs. Aldrich owns farm of eighty- three acres; Tilson Aldrich, brother of Nelson, was an early settler in this Co., and is now doing business in Polo.
Akey Peter.
Ankney Wilber, laborer ; P.O. Milledgeville. ATHERTON DANIEL V. Farmer ; Sec. 35; P. O. Milledgeville; born Steuben Co., N. Y., March 14, 1846; came to this Co. with his parents when six years of age, in 1851; came by wagon most of the way, and arrived in Nov., 1851; lived in Town of Woodland many years; owns farm of forty acres; was in the army, Co. D, 153d I. V. I .; married Louise Taylor, from N. Y. State, in Feb., 1869.
B ARTHELL HARMON, farmer; P. O. Milledgeville.
Barthell W. farm ; S. 24; P. O. Milledgeville. BELDING LEMUEL C. Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Milledgeville; born Brad- ford Co., Penn., Nov. 19, 1817; came to Carroll Co., April, 1850, over twenty-seven years ago; not much improvement here then; he has sold good winter wheat for thirty-five cents per bushel; bought a bar- rel of pork, 200 pounds, for $1.50 the Fall before his family came out; has bought corn for ten cents per bushel; he owns 320 acres of land; he taught music some years; has held office of Supervisor four years ; has been Road Commissioner many years ; also held school offices; married Miss Lycena Seymour, from Bradford Co., Penn., Oct., 1840; they have two children : Mrs. Elizabeth M. Stevens (now of Iowa), Mrs. Harriet S. Fryer (now of California) ; they have lost one daughter, Phebe M. Fletcher.
BELL CHARLES, Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Elkhorn Grove; born Orange Co., N. Y., Sept. 21, 1823; lived there thirty- five years ; mason, plasterer and bricklayer by trade; came to Carroll Co., 1858, and engaged in farming; owns 120 acres land; has held offices of Justice of the Peace and School Trustee; married Miss Mari- etta Smith, from Seneca Co., N. Y., Jan. 20, 1852; they have four children: May, Ella, Walter and Charles E.
Bellows M. N.
Bennett C. farm; S. 3;
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BENNETT WILLIAM L. Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Elkhorn Grove; born in Conn., March 20, 1841; lived there sixteen years; came to Carroll Co., 1857; engaged in farming; rents his brother's farm, 135 aeres; married Sarah E. Taylor, March 1, 1875; she was from Blair Co., Penn., and born Feb. 16, 1849; they have one child, Carrie M. Bennett, born May 21, 1877.
Bently John, laborer; Milledgeville. Bidlack Evans, grocer; Milledgeville.
BIGBEE ELIJAH, Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Virginia, April 11, 1811; moved to Ohio, and lived there forty-eight years; came to Carroll Co. in 1860, and engaged in farming; owns one hundred acres of land; married Rosina Johnson, from Ohio, December, 1835; has eight children: Columbus, Albert, James, Burr, Ann, Lydia, Louisa, Amanda.
Bigby B. farmer; Sec. 32; P.O.Milledgeville. Bigby J. farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Milledgeville. Blough Philip, renter; Sec. 6; P. O. Lanark. BRAND A. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Mil- ledgeville; born in England, sixty miles north of London, Dec. 25, 1821; lived there about thirty years; engaged in farm- ing; had charge of large estate there for many years; came to America in 1855, and has lived in this Co. twenty-two years, engaged in farming; owns 270 acres of land; married Sophia Harlock, from England, in 1846; they have four children : Rosewell, Louisa, James Curtis, Lee Ella Belle; have lost five children : John A., Ann E., Frances E., Herbert, Laura.
Brand R. farmer ; Sec. 17; P.O. Milledgeville.
BROWN B. FRANK, Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Elkhorn Grove; born in Bradford Co., Penn., Oct. 2, 1836; lived there twenty years, and came to Carroll Co. in 1856; has lived here twenty-one years; engaged in farming; owns 136 acres of land; mar- ried Miss Jennie Graham, May 31, 1864; she was born in Nova Scotia, and came to this Co. with her parents, who were early settlers; they have two children: Edith Levina, born Nov. 17, 1865; Orville Ernest, Oct. 24, 1874.
BROWN J. D. Butcher and Stock Business, Milledgeville ; born in Washing- ton Co., Md., Aug. 7, 1820; came to Indi- ana at the age of seven years; lived there about twenty-eight years; prepared him- self for the ministry, and commenced preaching in the M. E. Church in 1851; came to Carroll Co. in 1855; preached in Lanark some time; moved to Ogle Co. for some years, then returned to this Co .;
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married Miss Jane B. Stilwell, from Mad- ison Co., Ala., in 1842; they have nine children, six sons and three daughters: William H., John C., Charles E., Phebe E., Jane M., Samuel L., Robert C., Alice C., Seward L .; his son, William H. Brown, was in the army, 15th Regt. I. V. I., Co. K; then re-enlisted in 92d Regt. I. V. I. Brown J. C.studying medicine ; Milledgeville. Brown O. farmer; Sec.2; P.O.Elkhorn Grove. Brown W. farmer ; Sec.2; P.O.Elkhorn Grove. Brown William E.
Bosworth G. farm ; Sec.11 ; P.O. Milledgeville. Broyles David.
Buck J. W. wagon maker; Milledgeville.
BULL ABNER, Carpenter, Joiner and Cabinet Maker; Sec. 13; P. O. Milledge- ville; born in Danby, Vt., May 7, 1827; moved to York State: came to this state, to Whiteside Co. in 1845; lived there twelve years, and came to Carroll Co. in 1857; has worked his trade here twenty years; enlisted in 55th Regt. I. V. I .; married Julia Dodd, daughter of Dr. Dodd, one of the early settlers; they have four children: Emeline, Annie, Frank, Anson.
Buntly, N. H., farm ; Sec 35; P. O. Milledge- ville.
BUSELL, D. C. Farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Carroll Co., New Hampshire, June 20, 1837; lived there 18 years ; came to Lee Co., Ill., in 1855, and came to Carroll Co., Ill., in 1856, with his parents ; engaged in farming and stock raising; has 200 acres land ; has held office School Treasurer some years, and also rep- resents this town in Board Supervisors, Carroll Co; married Miss Gertrude Tay- lor, from Bradford Co., Penn., Feb. 7, 1870; they have two children: Ella A., born April 15, 1872, Emeline, Dec. 6, 1875. James L. Busell, father of above, was born N. H. and came to this Co., 1856; died March, 1857; his widow is living with her son, their only child living.
BUSHMAN DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in Dec., 1799; lived there 44 years, and came with his family, by wagon, to Carroll Co., being four weeks on the way, and arrived in July, 1843; one of the early settlers; entered land from government; went to farming; has carted grain to Chicago, and has sold wheat for 25 cents a bushel, and corn for 1212 cents ; owns 144 acres land; married Miss Eve Spangler, from N. Y., in 1820; they have six children: Margaret, Henry, Isaac, Joseph, Daniel (was in army, Co. L, 17th I. V. C.), David (was in army, Co. G, 142d I. V. I.)
Bushman D. H. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Mil- ledgeville.
Bushman I. E. village Milledgeville.
Bushnell G .; W. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Mil- ledgeville.
Bushnell W. H. clerk ; Milledgeville.
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AMPBELL RANDOLPH, school teach- er; Milledgeville.
CANTRALL Y. M. Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Milledgeville; born Lee Co., Ill., June 30, 1842, and lived there 12 years, and came to Carroll Co., 1855, and has lived here 22 years ; is engaged in farming, stock raising; owns 160 acres land; mar- ried Miss Emeline Busell, from Carroll Co., New Hampshire, in 1865; she died Sept., 1875; married Miss Emma Hub- bard, from this state, March 6, 1877.
Chaffe Volney, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Mil- ledgeville.
CHEESEMANIE. S. Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Milledgeville; born England, 30 miles from London, Nov. 3, 1850, and came to this country, 1858; came to Cheeseman's Grove same year, and has lived here about 20 years; is engaged in farming ; rents farm of 147 acres from I. Brand; married Miss Leffie Brand of this Co., daughter of Isaac Brand, Sept. 5, 1876. Cheeseman Herbert, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Milledgeville.
CHEESEMAN ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Milledgeville; born Co. East Kent, England, March 5, 1818; lived there 40 years; was engaged in milling trade some years; came to this country in 1858, and came to Carroll Co. same year; engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 160 acres land ; married Miss Susan Ingram, from East Kent, England, Dec. 7, 1839; they have 9 children : Herbert, Annie, Edwin, Maria, Emily, Susan, Geo. W., Aurelia, Nellie; lost 2 children ; one son in England; one daughter here.
CHITTY.J. M. Farmer ; Sec. 31; P. O. Coleto, Whiteside Co; born Lawrence Co., Ind., Nov. 4, 1827; lived there 28 years ; came to Carroll Co., 1855; he educated himself entirely after becoming of age; experienced religion in March and was licensed to preach in April; when 30 years of age read theology and passed ex- amination ; has preached,12 years in four states; itinerant preacher; he went 300 miles to preach a funeral sermon, in 1862; 80 acres land; married Eliza Selby, from Ind., 1851; she died Aug. 2, 1861 ; had two children ; married Jerusha Brewer, from Ind., July 19, 1862; she has seven chil- dren ; the two youngest are attending col- lege in Iowa.
CHISHOLMEJNO. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Lanark; born in Scotland, Dec. 24, 1819; learned trade of mason and stone cutter; lived there 31 years, and came to America in 1850; worked in Brooklyn Navy Yard, and lived in Va. four years; came to Carroll Co., and was in employ of I. C. R. R., building bridge at Dixon, also
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in building the turn table and round house of the R. R. Co. at Amboy ; laid the foun- dation of many of the buildings in that city ; entered 640 acres of land from gov- ernment, the whole of Sec. 5, on which he now lives; he has three brothers living in Scotland.
Clemments E. L.
Coe J. A. harness maker; Milledgeville.
COE J. F. Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Monroe Co., N. Y., June 22, 1819; lived there until 19 years of age, when he came to Ill., to Lee Co .; came to Whiteside Co. in 1839, being one of the earliest settlers there, and was prominently identified with the early set- tlement and growth of that Co .; took an active part in politics, and in all leading interests tending to the improvement and development of the Co .; has held offices of Supervisor, Road Commissioner, Collector and school offices; came to this Co. in 1875; is engaged in farm and dairy busi- ness; makes a large amount of butter, which commands the highest market price; owns 320 acres land; married Miss Eliza E. Clark, Nov. 10, 1842; she died Oct. 5, 1859; they had four children; lost thein all; married Miss Sarah L. Murray, from Wayne Co., N. Y., March 30, 1862; they have five children: Clarence C., Arthur E., Orpha A., Willie A., Lyle J. Compton Ira, blacksmith ; Milledgeville. Conard Daniel, laborer; Milledgeville.
CORTRIGHT O. A. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Luzerne Co., Pa., Dec. 25, 1844; lived there 25 years; came to Ill. in 1869; lived in Lee Co. several years ; came to Carroll Co. and engaged in farming and stock raising; rents farm of 425 acres; married Miss Cora F. Casselberry, from Luzerne Co., Pa., Dec. 28, 1871; they have four chil- dren : Osborne W., Julia A., Jessie C. and Geneva L.
Croizer John.
Cronch S. farm ; Sec. 31; P.O. Milledgeville. Cronch S. B. farm ; S.34; P.O. Milledgeville. Cronch W. farm; Sec.34; P.O.Milledgeville. Curtis W. D. farmer; 'Sec. 4; P. O. Lanark.
D AILEY THOMAS, laborer; P.O. Mil- ledgeville.
DAINS MRS. MARTHA, Sec. 12; P. O. Elkhorn Grove; born in Worthing- ton, Ohio, Oct. 19, 1816; lived there 22 years, and came to this Co. by wagon, in Dec., 1838; settled on Plum River; mar- ried Alvah Dains, from Cortland Co., N. Y., March 13, 1839; he came to this Co. in 1835; bought claim, and entered land from government-the farm where they now live; used to cart grain to Chicago; took one load, and only had 15 cents left after paying expenses; held office of Deputy Sheriff of this Co. two years, also Postmas-
ter four years; died in Sept., 1 Mrs. Dains has husked corn nigh when the wolves were all around her; she owns 127 acres land ; has four children living: Wil- liam, Eliza, Florence and Mary; lost two sons; Wm. A. Dains was born here March 5, 1840; has lived here since, except two years in Neb .; married Mahala R. Hoover, from Luzerne Co., Pa., April 25, 1868; she died in Sept., 1872; has two children: Lilly May and Nellie Viola.
Davis Isaac, Milledgeville.
DE WOLF LUTHER, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Bradford Co., Pa., April 7, 1823; lived there 30 years, and came to Carroll Co. in 1853; came with mule team, and was about three weeks coming; engaged in farming; has sold wheat for 36 cents a bushel; gave 30 bushels of corn for one hive of bees; has held office of Road Com- missioner, also school office :; owns 95 acres land; married Miss Ju.It Dewey, from Chenango Co., N. Y., in Sept., 1849; they have two adopted children; Anna Ellen and Henry W.
Deyo H. P. hog buyer; Milledgeville.
Dilley G. A. farm; S.10; P.O. Milledgeville. Dyer Arthur, Sec. 18; P. O. Milledgeville. Dyer Chas. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Lanark. Dyer Chas. S. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Lanark.
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ASTERBROOKS SILAS, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Milledgeville.
EASTEBROOKS DECATUR, Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Milledgeville; born in Bradford Co., Pa., Aug. 17, 1813; lived there and in N. Y. State until 1835; came to DeKalb Co. in 1835; one of the earliest settlers in that Co .; went to Cal. in 1852; remained five years; was in army, 127th I. V. I., Co. F; was through siege of Vicksburg, and many other battles; also served in Invalid Corps; married Mary Wood, from Vt., Jan. 3, 1839; she died in 1845; married Mrs. Mary A. Eastabrooks, Nov. 14, 1867; she was born in Ohio; came to this Co. in 1845; one of the early settlers.
EASTEBROOKS A. G. Farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Milledgeville; born in Brad- ford Co., Pa., Nov. 9, 1820; at the age of 18, came with his father's family, by wagon, to DeKalb Co., leaving Bradford Co. Oct. 5, 1838; reached DeKalb Co. Nov. 10; they forded the Ohio River at Wheel- ing. and every stream on the way; came to Elkhorn Grove in the Winter of 1839; one of the early settlers; engaged in farm- ing; has carted grain to Chicago; sold wheat for 50 cents a bushel ; sold wheat at Carroll for 35 cents, store pay; owns 160 acres land has held offices of Town Collec- tor, School Trustee, and Constable; mar- ried Ellen Wheeler, daughter of Rollin Wheeler, an early settler and formerly Sheriff of this Co .; she died in 1850; had
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three children : Annis, Abel and Rollin; married Jane Kellogg, from N. Y. State, in 1852; have seven children: Silas, Jean- nette, Ida, Chauncey, John, May, Elmer; lost one in infancy ; Abel was in army, in three-months' service.
EASTABROOKS LEVI F. Farm- er; Sec. 11; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Bradford Co., Pa., Aug. 6, 1822; lived there 16 years; came to DeKalb Co., Ill., in 1838; came, with his parents, by team and was 32 days on the way; the family came to Carroll Co. in 1839, but the sub- ject of this sketch, on account of sickness, was prevented from coming until 1840; were among the earliest settlers in this part of the Co .; every thing was wild, and no improvements made; bought the home farm, where he now lives, 160 acres and 10 acres of timber, for $800; used to cart grain to Chicago with ox team; was two weeks making trip; sold wheat there for 50 cents a bushel; has sold wheat at Mt. Carroll for 25 cents a bushel; owns 630 acres land; has represented this town in Board of Supervisors several terms; also held school offices; married Miss Mary Inman, from Luzerne Co., Pa., Jan. 1, 1860; they have eight children: Geo. W., born Dec. 5, 1860; Montravill F., Dec. 8, 1862; Hattie F., Dec. 16, 1864; Carrie B., Dec. 6, 1865; Allie B., July 4, 1867; Edna C., Sept. 3, 1868; Ruth G. V., May 31, 1870; Mollie R., May 26, 1873.
EASTABROOKS N. C. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Milledgeville; born in Brad- ford Co., Pa., Dec. 13, 1828; lived there 10 years, and came to DeKalb Co., Ill., in 1838, and to Carroll Co. in 1839; is one of the early settlers; only few here now that were here when he came; owns 130 acres land; used to haul grain to Chicago, and has sold wheat for 35 cents a bushel; has seen corn sell for 8 cents a bushel, in 1859 ; his mother, Mrs. Dorcas Eastabrooks, is living with him; she was born Aug. 9, 1792, and is over 85 years of age; his father died Oct. 8, 1844.
Eastarbrooks W. T. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Milledgeville.
F AULKNER GEO. farmer ; Sec. 28; P.O. Milledgeville.
Fearheller J. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mil- ledgeville.
FIKE DANIEL, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Milledgeville; born Somerset Co., Pa., May 3, 1831; lived there about 38 years ; came to III., to Carroll Co., with his family, April 29, 1869; engaged in farm- ing and stock raising; owns 120 acres land ; married Catharine Ann Umble, from Fayette Co., Pa., April 20, 1851 ; they have nine children: Elias D., Daniel, Sallie, Ida E., Silas M., Catharine Aun, Amanda, Harvey E., Mary.
FIKE ELIAS D. Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Milledgeville; born Somerset Co.,
Pa., July 1, 1852; lived there 17 years, and came to Carroll Co. with parents, April 29, 1869 ; engaged in farming and stock raising -owns 223 acres land; married Miss Lizzie Lichty, from Somerset Co., Pa., July 6, 1873; they have one daughter, born Aug. 8, 1877. Mrs. Mary Lichty was born Somerset Co., Pa., and she married Solomon Lichty, from same place, Oct. 10, 1844; they came to this Co., 1856; he died Feb. 10, 1866; they had seven children, five sons and two daughters.
Fike Jacob.
FIKE JOSEPH J. Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Milledgeville; born Somerset Co., Pa., July 23, 1833; lived there 36 years; engaged in farming; came to Ill., to Car- roll Co., 1869, and engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 247 acres of land; married Miss Susan Miller, from Somerset Co., Pa., Jan., 1857; they have seven children : Albert, Marzellus, Lydia, Anna, John, Cora, Emma; lost one child in infancy.
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