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owns 220 acres; has held office of School Director; he married Miss A. Holmes, in 1851; she was born in England, and died Feb. 21, 1877; has three children : Mary A., John W. and Elizabethi.
U PDEGRAPH WILLIAM, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Shannon.
TAN BROCKLIN NELSON, farmer ; Sec. 8; P. O. Lanark.
Van Brocklin S. farmer; Sec. 8 P. O. Lanark.
VAN BROCKLIN GILES, Farm- er; P. O. Lanark; born in N. Y., March 18, 1824; came to this state, Oct. 15, 1849; has held offices of School Director, Town Trustee and Collector ; he married Matilda Garrison, March 14, 1852; she was born in Pa. ; has four children : Nelson M., Silas G., Francis S. and Phebe R .; lost two : Eunice E. and Maurice G.
W ARBLE AARON, farmer; Sec 34; P. O. Lanark.
Weigle Jacob, farmer ; Sec. 3; P. O. Shannon. Whitmer A. M. carp. Sec. 21: P. O. Lanark.
WILFONG JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Shannon; born in Ind., 1829; came to this Co. in 1856; owns 185 acres; has held offices of School Director, School Trustee, Road Commissioner and Collec- tor; he married Miss Elizabeth Hepbern, in 1850; she was born in Ind .; they have eight children living: Martin, Marinda, Phœbe, William, Mary, George, John and Thomas.
Wilfong M. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Shannon.
Wilhelm E. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Shannon. Wilhelm H. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Shannon. Wilhelm G. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Shannon. Willey R. farmer; Sec.1; P. O. Shannon.
WILLEY WM. Farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Shannon; born in England, in 1809; came to this country in 1831, and to this Co. in 1837; owns 200 acres; las held office of School Director; he mar- ried Miss Jane Pearse, in 1844; she was born in England; they have six children living: Dorathy J., Mary C., Robert P., Maggie F., John A. and Abraham L .; lost three: John, Elizabeth and William. Wolf S. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Shannon. Wolford D. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Lanark.
Z IER JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Shannon; born in Germany, in 1829; came to this country, in 1849, and to this Co., in 1854; owns 214 acres; he married Margaret Dieterich, Dec. 4, 1857; she was born in Germany; they have three chil- dren : Emanuel Lenford and John.
ZIER PAUL, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Lanark; born in Germany, in 1824; came to this country, in 1849; lived five years in Penn., and came to this Co., in 1854; owns 230 acres; has sold pork for $1 per 100 pounds; has worked for $12 per month ; he married Lizzie Paul, in 1853; she was born in Germany ; they have four children : Mary, Margaret, George H. and Frank.
Zuck David, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Lanark. Zuck Jacob, farmer; Sec. 21 : P. O. Lanark. Zuck Samuel, farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Lanark.
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A LEXANDER JAMES, retired farmer; Shannon.
Amelsberg Benhard, laborer; Shannon. Amelsberg Dick, teamster; Shannon. Artz Amos, teamster ; Shannon. Artz Sam, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Shannon. Ayers Mahlon, well driller; Shannon. Ayers Robert, well driller; Shannon.
B ARNES WILLIAM H. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Shannon.
BARNES JEFFERSON, Farmer ; Sec. 20; P. O. Shannon; born in Mary- land, in 1827; came to this Co., in 1871; owns 560 acres : he married Miss Amanda Dye, in 1853; she was born in Maryland; has four children : William H., John J., Ed- ward S., and Delpha; lost one daughter, Louisa.
Barron Jos., farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Shannon. Barron Thos. Sr., farm ; S. 6; P.O. Shannon.
BARRON THOMAS, Jr. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Shannon; born in Ireland in 1831; came to this state in 1849; has held office of Road Commissioner; owns 450 acres ; he married Miss Ann Barron, in 1862; she was born in Ireland ; has four children : Mary J., William H., C. Agnes, and Alice C.
BAYSORE JOSEPH, Miller; Shan- non; born in Pa., in 1836; came to this Co. in 1877; he is proprietor of the Shannon Steam Mills; he married Miss Eliza Medora, in 1858; she was born in Pa .; has two children : Elmer and Merrill ; lost two, Russell and Merritt.
Bear F. X. clerk ; Shannon.
Beahler Reuben, shoemaker; Shannon. Beck Joseph, farmer ; Sec. 17; P.O. Shannon. Beggin Patrick, laborer; Shannon. Beldt John, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Shannon. Berket Henry, laborer; Shannon.
Black William, blacksmith ; Shannon.
BOHEN J. T. Shoemaker; Shannon; born in Germany, in 1825; came to this Co. in 1855; married Hannah Feltman, in 1856; she was born in Germany; they have six children : Herman, Elias, John, Lizzie, Mary and Hannah.
Bolinger Eli, farmer; Sec. 7; P.O.Shannon. Bowen James, farmer; P. O. Cherry Grove. Bowers H. farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Shannon. Bowers Jos. farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Shannon Brandt M. L. well driller; Shannon.
Brenner Benjamin, farmer; P. O. Shannon. Brenner Henry, wagon maker; Shannon, Bromse Wilkie, farmer.
Brown Sanford, carpenter ; Shannon. Burt Edmund, stock dealer; Shannon. Burt R. B. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Shannon. Burt Wm. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Shannon.
BUTTERBAUGH S. H. Druggist; Shannon; born in Pa. in 1844; came to this Co. in 1849; has been established in business 9 years; he enlisted in the 146th I. V. I., and served until the regiment was mustered out; has held office of Town Clerk; married Miss M. Giddings, in 1868; they have four children: Anna M., Lucia G., Meda and Ethel.
Byers D. C. farmer; Sec. 31; P.O.Shannon. BYERS GEO. C. Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Shannon; born in Blair Co., Pa., in 1844; came to this Co. in 1854; owns 160 acres ; married Miss Mary Bossler, in 1873; she was born in Pa .; they have one child, Charles H .; enlisted in the 142d I. V. I., and afterwards re-enlisted in the 15th I. V. I., and served until the close of the war.
C AMPBELL GEORGE, laborer; Shan- non.
Cannon Michael, laborer; Shannon.
Carter George, farmer ; Sec. 5; P. O. Shannon. Clark John, blind man ; Shannon. Clark Owen, stone mason; Shannon.
COLLINS CHARLES C. Grain Dealer; Shannon; born in Orleans Co., N. Y., in 1831; came to this Co. in 1865 ; he married Miss Cornelia Goodrich, in 1856; she was born in N. Y ; they have three children: Minnie B., Kitty G. and Albert, lost one son, Harvey.
Connelly R. clerk post office ; Shannon. Conner P. laborer; Shannon.
COOK R. M. of the firm of Sherwood Cook, Bankers, Shannon; born in New Hampshire in 1835; came to this Co. in 1856; owns 80 acres; has held offices of Town Clerk, Supervisor, School Trustee, and School Director; he married Miss Phebe Sherwood, in 1863; she was born in N. Y ; they have five children : Hattie E., Emma, Alice, Harry S. and Herbert.
Cooney Frank, laborer; Shannon.
CORRIE WILLIAM, Painter ; Shannon ; born in Scotland in 1845; came to this Co. in 1874; he married Anna Black, in 1866; she was born in Ogle Co .; they have four children: Belle, William A., Edward and Blanche.
Coulter J. H. meat market; Shannon.
COWAN W. S. Grain Dealer, Shan- non ; born in Penn. 1849; came to this Co. in 1856; married Miss Lucy Hileman, in 1873; she was born in Penn.
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Cowley Joseph, Shannon.
COWLEY T. C. Hardware and House Furnishing Goods, Shannon; born in Mass. in 1852; came to this Co. in 1860. Crabtree M. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Shannon. Cram D. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Shannon.
D ANIELS JACOB, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Shannon.
Daniels A. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Shannon. DEAL A. W. Druggist and Dealer in Stationery, Paper Hangings, etc., Shan- non; born in Penn. in 1849; came to this Co. in 1871; he is associated in business with Jno. C. Moyer, under the firm name of Deal & Moyer; he married Miss Lor- etta Madison, Dec. 25, in 1872; she was born in Illinois; they have one child, Nevvia, lost one daughter.
Dellinger B. L. stone mason; Shannon.
DODDS ANDREW, Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Shannon; born in Scotland in 1809; came to America in 1831, and settled in Savanna in 1837, and is one of the oldest settlers; owns 160 acres; has held offices of School Director, Highway Com- missioner, and Supervisor; he married Miss Elizabeth Pearse, in 1838; she was born in England; has five children: Wil- liam, Mary, Joseph, Dollie, and Andrew. Dodds Joseph, farmer ; Sec. 6; P.O. Shannon.
DODDS WM. Clerk for C. C. Collins; Shannon ; born in Savanna, Carroll Co., in 1839; he married O. E. Dougherty, in 1867; she was born in Ohio; has one child, Ida, by former marriage, and two by second marriage, Zula G. and Wm. Martin.
Dunman John, laborer; Shannon.
Dugard Charles, laborer; Shannon.
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EICHHOLTZ DANIEL, Grain and Stock Dealer; Shannon; born in Pa. in 1835; came to this state in 1855, and to this Co. in 1859; owns 160 acres ; has held offices of Road Commissioner, Town Clerk, School Director and School Trustee ; he married Miss L. Neikirk, in Jan. 1863 ; she was born in Md .; has one child living ; lost four.
Eisenbise John, farm ; Sec.29; P.O. Shannon. Erb Joseph, farmer ; Sec. 7; P. O. Shannon.
LORY HENRY, blacksmith; Shannon. F
Flory John, R. R. carpenter ; Shannon. Flory Louis, cooper; Shannon.
Fox Frank, teamster; Shannon.
FRUCKSEN LUCAS, Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Shannon ; born in Germany, 1838 ; came to this country in 1854 : owns 280 acres ; has held office of School Director; he married Miss Taka Kards, in 1865;
she was born in Germany; has four chil" dren, Peter, Jopa, Nannie and Fukal.
FRY GEORGE, Retired Farmer; Shannon; born in Germany in 1814; came to this country in 1830, and to Ogle Co. in 1852; owns 260 acres ; he married Margaret Kline, in 1840; she was born in Germany ; has ten children: Christianson, Jacob, Samuel, George, Moses, Catharine, Eliza- beth, Mary, Lucy, and Sarah ; lost two.
ALLAGHER PETER, laborer; Shan- non.
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Garrity Pat. laborer; Shannon.
GEMMILL WMH. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Shannon ; born in Pa., in 1826; came to this state in 1852, and to this Co. in 1857; owns 202 acres; holds office of School Di- rector and Assessor; married Miss Susan Brenner, in 1850; she was born in Pa .; have nine children : Wiley, Calvin, Emma J., Howard S., William N., Carrie I., Etta, Luella M., John A. and Harry E.
Gemmill W. C.
Gerhart Benjamin, hostler.
Gettemy H. H. farmer ; Sec. 21; P.O.Shannon. Giddings V. farmer ; Sec. 5; P. O. Shannon. . Good Elias, farmer ; Sec. 8; P. O. Shannon. Guyer Wm. C. farmer ; Sec. 28; P.O.Shannon.
H ARMAN CHRIST. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Shannon.
Hartman J. farmer ; Sec. 29; P. O. Shannon. HAUGHEY JOHN Y. Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Shannon; born in Jefferson Co., O., in 1821; came to this Co. in 1860; owns 80 acres; has held office of School Direc- tor; married Miss Mary J. Ewing, in 1846; she was born in Pa .; they have four chil- dren living: James H., Mary J., John E. and Laura B .; lost five.
HEALY RICHARD W. Insurance Agent, Real Estate Dealer and Money Loaner; Shannon; born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., in 1835; came to this Co. Aug. 5, 1845; enlisted in the 15th I. V. I., and served until the regiment was mustered out; married Cora Z. Lambert, in 1856; she was born in Pa .; they have seven chil- dren : Livingston L., Nellie, Clyde M., Fay B., Hattie E., Stewart L. and Cora Z .; lost one daughter, Eulalia.
Heber Mat. carpenter : Shannon.
HERMAN DAVID, Farmer; Shan- non; born in Pa., in 1818; came to this Co. in 1866; owns 110 acres; married Rachel Graves, in 1840; she was born in Pa .; they have six children: Manuel, William, Lincoln, Sarah, Aurora and Mary; lost two: Henry and Robert.
Herman M. H. laborer; Shannon. Hillery Lemuel, preacher; Shannon.
HINES C. Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, Agricultural Implements and Tinware; born in Germany in 1833; came to this
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Co. in 1865; has served as Town Trustee and and Police Magistrate; he married Elizabeth Wirth, in 1857; she was born in Pa .; has ten children ; Clara, Anna, Rob- ert, Maggie, Katie, Eda, Josephine, Theo- dore, Paul, and Fred; lost two, Minerva and Lizzie.
Hood William, tailor; Shannon. Hoyman H. H. grain buyer ; Shannon. Humbert D. L. laborer; Shannon. Hursh Sam. L. teacher; Shannon. Hyzer Andrew, farm ; Sec. 31 : P.O. Shannon. HYZER PETER, Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Shannon ; born in N. Y., 1828; came to this Co. in 1855; owns 160 acres; has held offices of School Director and Jus- tice of the Peace; he married Elizabeth Hoyt, in 1852; she was born in N. Y .; has five children : Hannah, Andrew H., Sarah E., Abraham L., Emma J.
TRVIN LOTT M. well driller; Shannon. I'
K EHM JACOB, Lumber and Coal Dealer ; Shannon ; born in Ger- many in 1832; came to this Co., in 1861; has served as Town Trustee; he married Miss Catherine Meinzear, in 1861 ; she was was born in Germany; has three children : Jacob L., Luella, and Clayton W .; lost two; he enlisted in the 74th I. V. I., and $ was discharged for disability.
Kettner Peter R. school teacher; Sec. 20; P. O. Shannon.
Kenniger Jas. farmer ; Sec. 7; P.O. Shannon. KIMMERLINE JACOB, Retired Farmer; Shannon ; born in Pa., in 1811; came to this Co., in 1854; has held office of School Director: he married Miss Nancy Becker, in 1830; she was born in Pa .; has four children: Julia, Reuben, Mary, Ellen, Jennie ; lost six.
Kinney John, section boss; Shannon. Krider Christ, Sec. 9; Shannon. Krider Eli, Sec. 9; P. O. Shannon. Krocker John, groceryman ; Shannon. Kruiger E. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Shannon.
L ASHELL CLARENCE, clerk; Shan- non.
Lashell D. H. egg and butter dealer. Lashell George M. merchant; Shannon.
LASHELL J. S. Of the firm J. S. Lashell & Son; Shannon; Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps; born in Penn., in 1815; came to this state in 1854, and to this Co. in 1861; has held office of School Trustee and School Director, Supervisor and School Treasurer ten years; he married Miss Martha Kipp, in 1837; she was born in Penn .; they have eight children : George, David, Lydia, Mary, Anna, Clar- ence, Charles and William.
LAUKER JAMES, Retired Farmer; Shannon; born in Penn., 1825; came to this Co. in 1850; owns 160 acres; has held offices of School Director, Commis- sioner of Highways, Supervisor and Col- lector; he married Miss Sarah Sanders, in 1847; she was born in Penn .; they have nine children : Mary S., Anna E., Sarah F., Nancy J., Emma A., Lucy A., Amanda G., James, Madison and Daniel S.
Leonard John A. carpenter; Shannon. Lichtenberger William.
Linderman A. F. merchant; Shannon. Lockman Fred, grocery; Shannon. Lory Abraham, butcher; Shannon. Lutz B. F. teacher; Shannon.
M cCOURT B. laborer ; Lanark.
McGinnis Frank, laborer; Shannon. McGregor J. W. retired ; Shannon. McGuire James, laborer; Shannon. McNamond T. railroad laborer; Shannon. McNutt T. G. farm; Sec. 7; P. O. Shannon. Mattingly George, constable; Shannon.
MASTIN J. M. D. Lumber and Coal Dealer, Shannon; born in Ohio in 1825; settled in Stephenson Co. in 1825, and came to this Co. in 1861 ; has held offices of Collector and School Trustee, and holds offices of Justice of the Peace and Super- visor; is Chairman of the Board; prac- ticed medicine many years ; married Miss Catherine Dougherty, in 1853; she was born in Ohio; they have three children: George C., James W. and Maggie.
Miller Geo. blacksmith, Shannon. Miller J. B. retired ; Shannon.
Mishler Barton, dealer in ag. imp. ; Shannon. Molchior H. shoemaker; Shannon. Moran Mat. F. Shannon.
Mozer C. retired farmer; Shannon.
MOYER JNO. C. of the firm of Deal & Moyer, Dealers in Drugs, Stationery and Wall Paper, Shannon; born in Dau- phin Co., Penn., in 1854; came to this Co. in 1870.
Moyer Wm. farm hand; Shannon. Mulvaney J. farmer; Sec. 5; Shannon. Mulvaney R. farm; Sec. 5; P. O. Shannon. Myers L. well driller; Shannon.
N EWCOMER T. P. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, etc., Shannon; born in Penn. in 1829; came to this state in 1857 and to this Co. in 1864; has held office of Post- master for the past four years; is Justice of the Peace and School Trustee; he mar- ried Miss Anna M. Conway, in 1856; she was born in Penn; they have two chil- dren : Gertrude and Hortense.
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NESSEMEIER CONRAD, Far- mer; Sec. 16; P. O. Shannon; born in Germany, 1816; came to this Co. in 1862; owns 440 acres; he married Christine Ritchmeyer in 1855; they have five chil- dren : Fred, Harmon, Caroline, August and William; Mrs. Nessemeier has one son by former marriage: Henry Ritch- meyer.
NORTHEY ELIJAH, Jeweler and Watchmaker, Shannon; born in England in 1826; came to this country in 1832, and to this Co. in 1854; has served as School Director; he married Eliza Droze, June 13, 1850; she was born in Philadelphia.
'BRIEN P. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Shan- non.
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ASSHITZ MAT, Cherry Grove.
Peterson E. E. carpenter; Shannon.
Piper J. F. carpenter ; Shannon. Potorf W. H. retired farmer ;
R EDDINGTON DENNIS, teamster; Shannon.
Reddington Ed. teamster; Shannon. Reddington J. laborer ; Shannon. Reddington Patrick, laborer ; Shannon. Richards Mat. carpenter; Shannon. Rogers John, retired ; Shannon. Rummel George, laborer; Shannon.
RUMMELL JOHN, Furniture Deal- er and Undertaker, Shannon; born in Germany, in 1815; came to this country in 1844; and to this Co. in 1874; owns 170 acres in Ogle Co .; he married Mary L. Guyer in 1845; she was born in Germany ; has seven children : George, William, Rich- ard, Louisa, John, Cornelius and Eliza- beth ; lost five.
Rummel William, clerk; Shannon.
HANER MIKE, merchant; Shannon. S
SHAFER GEORGE, Farmer; Sec.16; P. O. Shannon ; born in Germany; came to this country in 1830, and to this Co. in 1852; owns 500 acres; has held office of School Director; he married Miss Margar- etta Miller, in 1841 ; she was born in Ger- many; has ten children: William H., Elizabeth, Melvina, Martha, Mary, Michael, Reuben, George, Joseph and Wesley.
Shafer George, farmer ; Sec. 16; P.O.Shannon. Shannon William, Shannon.
Sheffler J. restaurant ; Shannon. Shelly E. A. farmer ; Sec. 16; P. O. Shannon. Sherwood Charles, banker; Shannon.
Shily B. F. saddle and harness maker; Shannon.
Shily Frank, farmer.
Shirk Levi B. farm; Sec. 16; P. O. Shannon.
Shirk H. L. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Shannon. Shirk Samuel B. retired; Shannon. Shore N. C. laborer; Shannon. Shout James A. butcher; Shannon. Shout J. A. retired ; Shannon. Sizer Thomas, well driller : Shannon. Smith C. A. carpenter ; Shannon.
SMITH JOHN I., M. D., Physician and Surgeon; Shannon; born in Canada, June, 1843; came to this Co. in 1872; he married Miss Wealthy Taber, in 1877; she was born in Ohio.
Smith Philetus, retired; Shannon.
SMITH T. A., M. D., Physician and Surgeon; born in Byron, Ogle Co., Dec. 30, 1846; came to this Co., 1874; he mar- ried Miss Lydia Kellogg, Jan. 1, 1873; has one child.
Snow D. plasterer; Shannon.
SPEENBURGH PETER, Proprie- tor of the Shannon House; Shannon ; born in N. Y. in 1831; he came to this Co. in 1864; he married Adelia A. Jones, in 1852; she was born in N. Y., and died in 1863; he married for his second wife Miss Emily De Lopp, in 1869; she was born in Wis .; has four children by first marriage: Mary E., Effie M., Ada B., and Leonidas D., and two by second marriage: Arte- misia and Ione.
Spengler Charles, blacksmith ; Shannon. Spengler John, shoemaker; Shannon. Spengler Joseph, retired ; Shannon. Spies Jacob, retired ; Shannon.
Sprogle S. H. physician ; Shannon. Springstead Wm. restaurant; Shannon. Stineman Jacob, drayman ; Shannon.
Stoner David, farmer.
Stoner Henry, retired farmer; Lanark.
Stoner Jacob, farmer; Sec. 29; P.O.Shannon. STONER SOLOMON, Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Shannon; born in Pa., in 1846; came to this Co. in 1877; owns 120 acres; married Miss Mary Fry, in 1872; she was born in Ogle Co .; they have two children : Laura M. and Edgar R.
Stonerook S. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Shannon. Strow N. H. retired farmer ; Shannon.
T EMPLE BENJAMIN, farmer ; Sec. 29; P. O. Shannon.
Temple H. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Shannon. Temple W. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Shannon. THOMETZ STEPHEN, Restau- rant and Confectionery ; born in Austria, in 1840; came to this Co. in 1869; married Miss Ella Reichard, in 1865; she was born in Cook Co., Ill .; they have six children : Michael, Margaretta, Henry, Annie, Mat- tie and Tracy.
Thornton John, laborer; Shannon.
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Truckermiller C. F. clerk; Shannon.
V TANDERLAS B. plasterer ; Shannon.
Vaughan M. railroad hand; Shannon. Vaughan Wm. railroad hand; Shannon.
W HITMORE ED. laborer.
Whitmore George N. constable; Shannon. WHITE J. D. Shannon; born in O., in 1834; came to this state in 1854, and to this Co. in 1857; married Mrs. S. C. Bole, in 1874; she was born in Pa .; has two children by former marriage: Hortie and Lida.
Whisler Victor; laborer; Shannon. Wiche Frank, harness maker; Shannon. Williamson J. farmer ; Sec. 20; P.O.Shannon. Wimer Wm. J. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O.Shannon. Wolf S. R. farmer ; Sec. 30; P. O. Shannon.
Y EAGER A. Lumber and Coal Dealer; Shannon ; born in Pa., July 15, 1821; came to this Co., April 15, 1364; has held office of School Director; mar- ried Lydia Werner, in 1844; she was born in Pa .; they have five children: Delia, Enoch L., Lizzie, Mary J. and Hannah.
Z INN PETER, carpenter.
FREEDOM TOWNSHIP.
A DAMS CHRIST, farmer 36; P. O. Lanark. Adams Robert J. farm; S. 3; P. O. Lanark. Armoland Samuel, lives with father, John S. Arnold J. S. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Mt. Carroll.
Arnold Wallace, Sec 2; P. O. Mt. Carroll. Awbrey Thos. farm renter; Sec. 19; P. O. Mt. Carroll.
B AKER HENRY, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Lanark.
Baumbaugh J. S. farm ; S. 21; P. O. Lanark. Bashaw D. E. farm ; Sec. 6; P. O. Mt. Carroll. Bashaw J. farmer.
Bashaw Oliver, lives with father, D. E. Bashaw W. D. farm ; S. 6; P. O. Mt. Carroll. Bast Conrad, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Lanark. Beeler P. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Mt. Carroll. Bender G., Sr., farm; Sec. 27; P. O. Lanark. Bissicummer U. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Mt. Carroll.
Blair John, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Lanark. Bopp A., Sr., farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Lanark.
C ARTER S. E. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Lanark.
Cleridence J. T. laborer; Mt. Carroll. Collins S. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Lanark.
D AUGHTERTY JONES H. farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Mt. Carroll.
Dean Oscar G. farmer; Sec.12; P.O. Lanark. Dean H. Isaac, farm; Sec. 12; P.O. Lanark. Ditsworth H. farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Lanark. Dysling Frank, farm ; Sec. 1; P.O. Lanark. Dyslin Lewis H. farm; Sec. 1; P.O. Lanark. Dyslin Morris, farm ; Sec. 1; P.O. Lanark.
E BY MATHIAS, farm; Sec. 22; P. O. Lanark.
Eisenbise G. farm ; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Mt. Carroll. Emert Jno. farm ; Sec. 33; P.O. Mt. Carroll. Esherman David B. rents farm ; Sec.30; P.O. Lanark.
Eserhart Joseph, laborer; P.O. Mt. Carroll. F EEZER LEWIS, farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Mt. Carroll.
Frederick A. farm ; Sec. 6; P.O. Mt. Carroll. Fritz Jno. Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Carroll.
FRITZ WILLIAM, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Carroll; born in Washington Co., Md., July 13, 1828; came to this Co. in 1855; owns 136 acres land, valued at $8,160; is a demo- crat; never held any office; no office man ; married Christina Richmond, of Alle- ghany Co .. Pa .; had eleven children : George, William, Samuel, Thomas, John, Catherine, Margaret, Emma, David, Ralph and Franklin.
Fritz Wm., Jr., Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Carroll.
G IDDINGS JABEZ, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Lanark.
Giddings Luther, Sec. 3; P. O. Lanark. Gill Eli, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Lanark. Grimm L. M. laborer; S.30; P.O. Mt.Carroll.
H ARST CONRAD, farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mt. Carroll.
Hawks W. H. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Lanark. Haynes W. H. farm ; S. 19; P.O. Mt. Carroll. HESS CHRISTOPHER L. Farm- er; Sec. 19; P. O. Mt. Carroll; born in Baltimore, Md., Oct. 18, 1833; came to this Co. in May, 1847; married Nabby Eliza Rowley, Dec. 25, 1867; she was born in Armstrong Co., Pa., Dec. 14, 1840; she
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CARROLL COUNTY DIRECTORY:
came to this Co. Oct. 15, 1854; he enlisted in Co. M, 2d Col. V. C., Jan. 21, 1863; discharged Sept. 23, 1865; did good ser- vice in Missouri against the rebels.
Hess L. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mt. Carroll. Howell A. G. M. farm; Sec.35; P.O. Lanark. Howell Henry, with father; Sec. 35; P. O. Lanark.
Howell Isaac N. Sec. 35; 'P. O. Mt. Carroll. HOWELL JAS. R. Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Lanark; owns 102 acres land in this Co., valued at $70 per acre; 160 in Iowa, valued at $10 per acre; born in Hagars- town, Washington Co., Md., July 21, 1823 ; came to this Co. in the Fall of 1845; en- listed in the 71st I. V. I., July 9, 1862; discharged Oct. 29, 1862, having served his time of enlistment ; democrat; Christian Baptist; married Barbara Eshelman, March 1, 1849; she was born at Sidehill, Bedford Co., Pa., July 20, 1822; have had six children: Abram G., Thomas F., Han- nah S., Grace N., Charles S. (deceased), Joseph M .; his son, Thomas F., and daughter, Hannah S., were the first white children in Rock Creek Tp., where Lanark now stands.
Howell Thos. F. lives with father, Jas. R.
Hungerford Grant,?farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Mt. Carroll.
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LER DAVID, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Mt. Carroll.
Iler John, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Lanark.
JACKSON JAMES H. Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Mt. Carroll; rents farm ; was born May 13, 1839, in Marion Co., Ind .; came to this Co., 1841; republican; Methodist; enlisted May 24, 1861, in the 15th I. V. I .; was in 20 engagements; dis- charged May 24, 1864; married, Aug. 1, 1864, Jane E. Stakemiller, who was born Jan. 19, 1845; they have had eight chil- dren: Alexis W., born Jan. 26, 1866; Mary C., April 29, 1867; Anna M., Jan. 30, 1869; Etta W., Aug. 3, 1870: Samuel S., Nov. 1, 1871; Jane E., Ang. 25, 1873, died July 18, 1874; Lulu May, June 2, 1875; Bertha Clara, Oct. 13, 1877.
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