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LYNN TOWNSHIP.
ADAMS CHAS. Sec. 16; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Greenbacker; 90 acres, value $3,600. ALMQUIST FRANK, Sec. 13; P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer. Rep; born in Sweden. ANDERSON A. G., P.O. Lynn Center; rents farm of R. M. Thompson; Rep; Luth; Sweden. ANDERSON ANDREW, Sec. 21; P.O. Lynn Center; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 130 acres. ANDERSON C. G. Lynn Center; furniture dealer; born in Sweden.
ANDERSON CHAS. G. Sec. 2; P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Rep; born Sweden. ANDERSON C. M. Sec. 6; P.O. Swedona; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 70 ac. $2,800. ANDERSON E. M. Sec. II; P.O. Lynn Center; rents farm of D. McKillop; Rep; Meth; Ill. ANDERSON EDWARD, Sec. 15; P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Rep; Meth; born Ill. ANDERSON FRANK O. Sec. 35; P.O. Opheim; rents farm of Steven Stevenson; Rep; Luth. ANDERSON J. FRANK, Sec. I; P.O. Osco; rents farm of John Swanson; Rep; Luth; Sweden. ANDERSON J. O. Sec. 12; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 480 acres. ANDERSON PETER J. Sec. 30; P.O. Opheim; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 80 ac. $4,000. ARASMITH JOHN W. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Henry Co. Ill. in 1835; Rep; owns 300 acres land, value $15,000; was School Director one year, and Collector one year; married Rosilla M. Derby, of Illinois, in 1862; seven children : Alvin J., Fred A., Ida M., Minnie M., Hattie O., Lillie P., and Fannie A.
ASK JOHANAS, Sec. 5; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 10 acres. ASTROM CHAS. Sec. 36; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres, $3,200.
B ARD C. L. Sec. 5; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 88 ac. val. $3,520. BERGQUIST J. P. Sec. 35; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 180 ac. BERGSTRON ANDREW, Sec. 2: P.O. Lynn Center; rents farm of Mrs. Westerland; Rep. BENGSTON B. F. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1849; came to Henry Co. in I852; Rep; Luth; owns 153 acres land, value $6,500; served as Collector one year; Constable two years; married Gustava Charlotte Anderson, of Sweden, in 1870; three children, names : Arved Ulysses, Gustava Elizabeth, and Adelia Gustina.
BENGSTON G. Farmer and General Merchant, Sec. 14; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1837; came to Henry Co. in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres land, store, merchandise, etc., value $14,000; has been Town Clerk eight years; Supervisor one year; School Trustee three years; married Anna L. Swanson, of Sweden, in 1860; seven children, named : Frans A., Anna M., Augusta E., Ida J., John W., Johanna A., and Carl G.
BJORKLUMD N. P., P.O. Lynn Center; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; house and lot. BLACKMAN C. V. Mrs. Lynn; Postmistress; widow of Judge H. C .; born Pa. 1823; came to county 1872; he served in the 8th Kansas V. I., 2nd Lieut. three years, promoted to Major and Lieut. Colonel, and died at Holly Springs, Miss., while in the service; Mrs. Black- man has been Postmistress four years; two children, Theodore V. and Cornelia L.
BLOSS ANDREW, Sec. 6; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer and blacksmith; Rep; Luth; Sweden. BOGREN CHAS. Sec.32; P.O. Opheim; farmer, rents of Victor Hultgren; Rep; Luth; Sweden. BOLTENSTERN WM. V. Sec. 24; P.O. An.lover; farmer; Rep; Pres; Prussia; 600 ac. $2,400.
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BRIGGS JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden in 1830; came to Henry Co. 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 165 acres, val. $8,000; married Sarah Lena Johnson, of Sweden, in 1860; five children : Chas. August. Swan Alfred, John Almer, Saml. Manuel, and Hulda Josephine.
BROLINE A., P.O. Lynn Center; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
BROODEEN ANDREW, Manufacturer of Harness, etc., Lynn; came to Henry Co. in 1867; born in Sweden in 1843; Rep; Luth; owns house shop, lots, merchandise, etc. val. $1,500; married Carrie Hallquist, of Sweden, in 1873; one girl, name Beda Beata.
BURNISON HALENA Mrs. Sec. 18; widow of Jonas Peter, farmer; born Sweden; 40 acres. C ALKE JOHN P. Sec. 15; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, lives with father; Dem; born Ill. CARLSON C. J. Sec. 19; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 240 ac. $9,600. CARLSON C. J. Sec. 21; P.O. Opheim; farmer, rents Gustav Johnson; Rep; Luth; Sweden. CHARLESTON C. A. Sec. 35; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden 80 acres, $3,200. CLARK EDWARD P. Sec. 15; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, with father; Dem; Pres; wife; child. CLARK WM. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 10, P.O. Lynn Center; born in Ireland in 18I9; came to Henry Co. in IS40; Dem; Pres; owns 350 acres land, val. $18,000; married Almira Pillsbury, of Grafton Co. N. H. in 1842; five children, names: Esther A., Louisa A., Amelia R., John P., and Edward P.
F NGHOLM C. O., P.O. Lynn Center; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. ERICKSON E. A. Sec. 12; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, rents of S. P. Johnson; Rep; Luth.
AHR FRANK, P.O. Lynn Center; farm-laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. F
FROST PETER, Sec. 15; P.O. Lynn Center; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
G ABRIELSON AUGUST, Sec. 8; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 450 acres. GABRIELSON JOHANAS, Sec. 8; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. GABRIELSON WM. Sec. 4; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Ill; 190 acres, $7,600. GRAN C. J. Sec. II; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 80 acres, $3,200. GUSTAFSON A. M. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 29; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden in 1840; came to Henry Co. in IS51; Rep; owns 160 acres land, val. $8,000; was Private in 112th I.V.I., Co. D; promoted to Corporal; served three years; Town Clerk one year; Col- lector one year; married Johanna Sophia Charlson, of Sweden, in 1866; three children: Alme N., Ina Affesene, and Allen Abraham.
GUSTAFSON G. W. Sec. 30; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Meth; Sweden; 160 acres, $6,400. GUSTUS NELSON, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden in 1836; came to Henry Co. in 1854; Rep; Luth; owns 265 acres land, val. $12,000; has been Assessor seven years; married Clara Matilda Magnusson, of Sweden, in 1862; three children: John Edwin, Oscar Theodore, and Hulda Redovina.
H ARDY J. Lynn Center; auctioneer; Rep; born Pa.
HANSON C. J. Sec. 6; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 200 ac. $6,000. HANSON SWAN, Sec. 6; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 40 acres, $1,600. HEGREN F. O., P.O. Lynn Center; basket-maker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
HENRY ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1828; came to Henry Co. 1853; Rep; Luth; owns 240 acres land, val. $12,000; married Caroline Ma- tilda Johnson, of Sweden, in 1857; six children: John Alfred, Chas. August, Frans Albert, Hilda Christina, Emma Sophia, and Lydia Otelia.
HILBRING HENRY, Sec. 16; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Germany; 80 acres, $3,200. HOAG IRA G., P.O. Opheim; station agent St. L.,R.I. & C. R.R; born Ill.
HOGREN OTTO, Sec. 1; P.O. Lynn Center; brick-maker; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. HOLADAY GEO. Sec. 18; P.O. Lynn Center; farm-laborer; Rep.
HOLM SWAN, Sec. I; P.O. Lynn Center; brick-maker; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 4 ac. $1,600. HOOLTGREN J. V. Sec. 32; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 128 acres, $4,800. HOOGNER SAML. Sec. 19; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Sweden; owns 120 acres, val. $4,800. HULTMAN A. P. Lynn; tailor; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns house and lot.
I SRAELSON A. P. Sec. 20; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Meth; owns 120 ac. val. $4,800. ISRAELSON JOHN, Sec. 20; farmer, with father, A. P; Rep; Meth.
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JACOBSON P. A., P.O. Opheim; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
JOHANSON NELS, Sec. 24; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; owns 70 ac. val. $2,800. JOHNSON ALEXANDER, Sec. 36; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; 120 acres, $4,800. JOHNSON A. J. Sec. 10; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; 110 acres, val. $4,400. JOHNSON C. J. Sec. 8; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; rents; own house; born Sweden. JOHNSON C. M. Sec. 35; P.O. Opheim; Rep; Luth; 100 acres, val. $6,400; born Sweden. JOHNSON GUST. Sec. 6; P.O. Swedona; Rep; Luth; 20 acres, val. $Soo; born Sweden.
JOHNSON GEO. HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Opheim; born in Henry Co. Ill. in 1849; Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres, value $10,000; married Anna Engstrum, of Ill. in 1871; one girl, Dora Levina.
JOHNSON HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1827; came to Henry Co. in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 120 acres land, value $6,000; married Hellen Christena Swanson, of Sweden, in 1858; three children, Ida Carolina, Henry William, and Hanna Christena.
JOHNSON JACOB A. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden in 1845; came to Henry Co. 1849; Rep; Luth; owns 80 acres, value $3.700; married Emma Jane Ander- son, of Sweden, in 1870; three children, Henry Alfred, Verney Edward, and Fred. Almor. JOHNSON J. P., P.O. Lynn Center; farmer and crpenter; Rep; Luth; 20 acres, $800; Sweden. JOHNSON JOHN V. Sec. 25; P.O. Ophiem; farmer; Rep; Luth; owns 80 acres.
JOHNSON MARGARET Mrs. widow of J. F. Sec. II; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; 240 acres. JOHNSON OSCAR, P.O. Lynn Center; laborer; Rep; born Sweden.
JOHNSON OTTO Mrs. Sec. 27; P.O. Opheim; farmer; 108 acres, val. $4,300; born Sweden. JOHNSON PETER, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 28; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden, 1829; came to Henry Co. 1857; Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000; has been Postmaster five years. School Director three years; married Fredricka Pearson, of Sweden, in 1851; four children, named Peter A., Anna Matilda, Ellen Adean, and Emma Louise. JOHNSON PETER, Sec. 7; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; 50 acres, val. $2,000.
JOHNSON SWAN P. Farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Andover; born in Sweden, in 1832; came to Henry Co. in 1853; Rep; Luth; owns 466 acres land, value $25,000; was School Direc- . tor six years; married Christine Peterson, of Sweden, in 1856; has five children, named George W. John A. Ida M. Frank L. and Hulbert J.
L ARSON ANDREW, Sec. 27; P.O. Opheim; renter S. P. Johnson; Rep; Luth; 80 acres. LARSON ANDREW, Sec. 27; P.O. Opheim; farmer; lives with son; Rep; Luth. LARSON A. J. Sec. 8; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 240 acres. LARSON B. K. Sec. 18; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 120 acres. LARSON C. M. Sec. 20; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 150 ac. LARSON CHAS. V. Sec. 14; P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. LARSON ERIC, Sec. 23; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 290 acres. LARSON FRANK, Sec. 27; P.O. Opheim; farmer with father; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. LARSON FRANK L. Sec. 27; P.O. Opheim; farmer, renter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. LARSON JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 13212 ac. LARSON OLEF, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1840; came to
Henry Co. in 1862; Rep; Luth; owns 60 acres land, value $2,400; married Anna Sophia Hegg, of Sweden, in 1868; two children, named Frank Oscar, Esther Julia.
LARSON O. W. Sec. 30; P.O. Opheim; farmer with P. I. Anderson; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. LARSON WM. P.O. Lynn Center; farmer with father, B. K .; Rep; Luth.
LAWSON ANDREW, P.O. Opheim; farm laborer with father, F. L .; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. LAWSON FRANK L., P.O. Opheim; farmer; rents 86 acres; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. LEIF CHAS. Sec. II; P.O. Lynn Center; laborer on R.R .; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. LEMBKE WM. Sec. 17; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Dem; born in Germany. LINCOLN H. N. Opheim; laborer; Rep; born in Sweden.
LINCOLN JOHN N. Opheim; constable; Rep; born in Sweden.
LINCOLN NELS. N. Gen'l Coms .; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden in 1842; came to Henry Co. in 1872; Rep; Luth; was Ist Sergt. in the IIth U.S. Vts. Co. E, one year and a half; honorably discharged; married Caroline Charlson, of Illinois, in 1867; three children. LINDBECK C. A. Sec. 25, P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; owns 100 ac.
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LINDELL C. J. Sec. I, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep ; Luth; born in Sweden; 80 ac. $3,200. LINDQUEST GUSTAF, Sec. II, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
LINDSTROM C. J. Hardware Merchant and Dealer in Agricultural Implements Lynn; born in Sweden in 1846; came to Henry Co. in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns house, store, lot, mdse. etc., val. $3,500; was Town Clerk four years, now Justice of Peace, has been four years, School Trustee six years; married Louise G. Carlson, of Sweden, in 1872; two chil- dren, named : Mary Rosetta, Ida Charlotte.
LIMBERG JOHN, Sec. 11, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 80 acres. LONG JOHN S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 16, P.O. Lynn Center; born in Pa. 1835; came to Henry Co. in 1854; Greenbacker; owns 550 acres land with brother, val. at $20,000; was School Director and Trustee ten years, Supervisor six years; married Nancy J. Fleming, of Ohio, in 1862; seven children, names : Wilson W., Fleming T., Alice M., Julia, Birdie E. and Jessie L., Alice M.
LONG THOS. Sec. 16, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; born in Pa; owns 550 ac. land with bro. LUNDGREN C. A. Sec. 35, P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 100 ac. LUNQUIST J. K. Sec. 22, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 160 ac.
M cKILLOP A. lives with father, Sec. 10, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; born Canada. McKILLOP DAL. lives with father, Sec. 10, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Canada. McKILLOP MALCOLM, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. Io, P.O. Lynn Center; born in Scotland in 1812; came to Henry Co. in 1855; Rep; Pres; owns 240 acres land, val. $14,- 400; has been School Director four years; married Catharine Cook, of Scotland, in 1844; has eight children, named : Mary, Catherine K., Elizabeth, Flora, Danl., Archibald, Malcolm, and Amelia.
McKILLOP MALCOLM, lives with father, Sec. 10, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Canada. MAGNUSSON CHAS. J. Sec. 30, P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 170 ac. MAGNUSSON MAGNUS, Sec. 2, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. MALM J. A. Sec. 36, P.O. Woodhull; farmer with father, S. J .; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. MALM S. J. Sec. 36, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; owns 80 ac. $3,200. MATHSON OLOF, P.O. Opheim; farm laborer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
MATHSON THOMAS, Sec. 33, P.O. Opheim; farm laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
MELIN A. P. Sec. 5, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; owns 10 ac. $400. MELIN JOHN, Sec. 5, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer with father, A. P .; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. MOLEBERG C. P. farmer, rents of T. White; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
MONTER GUST. Sec. 3, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 10 ac. $400. MUMA L. H. Sec. Io, P.O. Lynn Center; teacher; Rep.
EAL THOMAS, P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; born England. N NELSON CHAS. J. Sec. 6, P.O. Swedona; farmer; Rep; born Sweden; 200 ac. $8,000. NELSON JOHN, P.O. Opheim; rents farm of John Ridenour; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden. NELSON STEPHANAS, Sec. 26, P.O. Opheim; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born Ill. NELSON VICTOR, P.O. Opheim; farmer, rents of John Samuelson; Rep.
NEUMANN V. Genl. Merchant, Lynn; born in Prussia in 1841; came to Henry Co. in 1858; owns store, house, lot, mdse. etc., val. $8,000; was in the 142d I. V.I., Co. B, as Musi- cian; married Anna Wickstrum, of Galva, Ill. in 1865; four children.
NORALL A. Sec. 12, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 107 ac. $4,280. NORDQUIST JOHN M. Sec. 31, P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. NORMAN C. W., P.O. Lynn Center; runs threshing machine; Dem; born in Ill.
NORMAN ELIS, P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
SLUND J. P. Lynn Center, carpenter; Rep; born Sweden.
OSTROM C. G. Sec. 56, P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 ac. $3,200.
PALM CHAS. Sec. 13, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
PETERSON A. J. Sec. 35, P.O. Opheim; farmer; rents of Foster; Rep; Luth; born IIl. PETERSON ANDREW, Sec. 27, P.O. Opheim; farmer, rents of Ridenour; Rep; Luth; Sweden. PETERSON AUGUST, Sec. 24; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, rents; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
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PETERSON ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden in 1827; came to Henry Co. in 1852; Rep; Luth; . wns 256 acres land, value $10,240; married Ellen Ander- son, of Sweden, in 1855; four children-Mary Ellen, Josephena, John Edward, and Frans Henry.
PETERSON ANDREW P. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 33; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden in 1827; came to Henry Co. in 1851; Rep; Luth; owns 320 acres land, value $16,000; married second wife, Sophia Johanna Shult, of Sweden, in 1866; four children-Charles T., Frank E., Melinda, and Anna.
PETERSON C., P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; owns 178 acres. PETERSON C. A. Sec. 35; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 100 acres. PETERSON C. F. Sec. 20; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 120 ac. PETERSON CHAS. F. Sec. 33; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden; 255 ac. PETERSON CHAS. G. Sec. 17; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. PETERSON GUST. Sec. 24; P.O. Andover; farmer; rents of Boldensten; Rep; Luth; Sweden. PETERSON JAPPA, Sec. 22; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Meth; horn in Sweden. PETERSON J. J. Sec. 31; P.O. Opheim ; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. PETERSON N. ERICK, Sec. 14; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. PETERSON N. P. Sec. 25; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 80 acres. PETERSON O. Sec. 18; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 40 ac. PETERSON P. B. Sec. 23; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 60 ac. PETERSON PETER H. Sec. 27; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 ac.
PILLSBURY GEO. B. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 16; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Grafton Co. N.H. in 1816; came to Henry Co. in 1836; Dem; owns 933 acres land, value $50,000; has served as Trustee, Supervisor, Treasurer, and Justice of Peace; married Eliza- beth J. Greely, of New Hampshire, in 1846; three children-Louisa A., George B., and Henry L.
R EHN JOHN M, Sec. 36; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 120 acres. ROSE WM. Sec. 6; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 100 ac.
RIDENOUR JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Opheim; born in Pa. in 1807; came to Henry Co. in 1854; Dem; owns 80 acres land, value $3,200; married Susanah Beightel, of Pa. in 1830; nine children-Elizabeth, Margaret, Mary, Hannah, Anna E., Amanda S., John B., Wm. B., David E.
ROSENSTONE ANDREW, P.O. Lynn Center; retired; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
ROSENSTONE JOHN G. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1832; came to Henry Co. in 1854; Rep; Luth; owns 300 acres land, value $15,000; has been School Director seven years; married Caroline Peterson, of Sweden, in 1857; five children- Nancy J., Nellie C., Edwin A., James N., and Reuben L.
RYDMAN AUGUST, Sec. 10; P.O. Lynn Center; section boss on R.R .; Rep; Luth: Sweden.
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AMUELSON SAM'L, Sec. 18; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden.
SAMUELSON SAMUEL A. Sec. 2; P.O. Lynn'Center; farmer, renter; Rep; born Sweden.
SAMUELSON C. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 33; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden, 1833; came to Henry Co. 1849; Rep; Luth; owns 880 acres of land, value $44,000; married Carolina Peterson of Sweden in 1849; three children, names: John Albert, Almon Victor and Caroline Matilda.
SAMUELSON JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 33; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden in 1815; came to Henry Co. in 1849; owns 840 acres, value $42,000; was Commissioner of Highways five years; married Mary Charlotta Peterson of Sweden, in 1837; four children : John Leander, Solomon August, Mary Sophia and Johannes; Rep; Luth.
SAMUELSON LEANDER, Farmer, Sec. 32; works father's farm; P.O. Opheim; born in Henry Co. Ill. in 1850; Rep; Luth; married Augusta C. Bergquist, of Sweden, in 1873; two children-Maria Matilda Lydia, and John August Amel.
SAMUELSON SOLOMON, Farmer, Sec. 28; works father's farm; P.O. Opheim; born in Henry Co. Ill. in 1853; Rep; Luth; married Wilemene C. Vedergren, of Sweden, in 1876. SAMUELSON JOHN, Sec. II; Lynn; wagon-maker; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; owns shop. SAND J., P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
SANDOHOL S. Sec. 20; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 216 ac. SCHMIDT ER. Sec. 23; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; born in Germany; owns 500 ac. $20,000.
Capt. J. B. RIDENOUR, Woodhull.
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SERMAN G. W. Sec. 29; P.O. Opheim; farmer, rents of Fife; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden. SESTRAND C. W. Sec. 32; P.O. Opheim; rents farm of J. Tracy; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. SHUCK M., P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Dem; born in Ill.
SHULT HONS, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1834; came to Henry Co. in 1854; Rep; Luth; owns 335 acres land, value $12,000; was School Director eight years; married Mary Johnson, of Sweden, in 1862; five children, names : Albert T., Frank A., Oscar A., Anna Josephena, and Ida Emedia.
SHULT P. J. Sec. 3; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 8373 acres. SJA PETER, Sec. 33; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 5 acres. SLATT C., P.O. Andover; farmer, with father, Swan Slatt; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. SLATT SWAN, Sec. 24; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 10 ac. $400. SNIGGS AUGUST T. Clerk for G., Bengston, Sec. II; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1846; came to Henry Co. in 1853; Rep; Luth; was Collector two years, Town Clerk one year, School Director one year; was in 112th I. V. I., Co. H, as private, three years; married Matilda L. Rosberg, of Sweden, in IS69; four children, names: Wm. A., Gilbert T., Anna M., and Almeda E.
STEN J. P. Sec. 2; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres, val. $3,200. STODDARD E. S. Lynn Center; dealer in stock; Rep; born in Ill.
STROMQUEST JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. STROMQUEST JONAS, Sec. 5; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. SWANSON ANDREW G. Sec. II; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, with father; Rep; Luth. SWANSON C. J. Sec. 8; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, rents of Larson; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. SWANSON ISAAC, Sec. 5; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 50 acres. SWANSON JOHN M. Sec. 1; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 153 acres. SWANSON J. P., P.O. Opheim; rents farm of C. J. Samuelson; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. SWANSON L. Mrs. widow of John Swanson, Sec. 2; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; born Sweden. SWANSON PETER, Sec. 18; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 40 ac. SWANSON SWAN, Farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1818; came to Henry Co. in 1854; Rep; Luth; owns 180 acres land, value $9,000; married Stina Cajsa Peterson, of Sweden, in 1846; ten children : Andrew Gustaf, Swan John, Peter August, Frans Theodore, Christina, Anna Lena, Inga Maria, Carolina, Emma Louisa, Josephina.
SWANSON SAML. A. Sec. 14; P.O. Lynn Center; rents farm of E. Schmidt; Rep; Luth. SWANSON S. J. Sec. II; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, with father; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden. SWANSON S. J. Sec. 25; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 40 ac. $1,600. SWEDLUND P. P.O. Woodhull; merchant; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
THOMPSON FRED. P.O. Lynn Center; ticket agt. R. R. I. & St. L. R. R .; Rep; born N.Y. THOMPSON RICHARD N. Sec. 2; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Pres; born N.Y .; 95 ac. TRACY JAMES A., P.O. Opheim; farmer with father, Joab; Dem; born Ill.
TRACY JOAB, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; P.O. Opheim; born in Indiana, 1831; came to Henry Co. 1851; Dem; owns 1,200 acres land, value $60,000; was School Director and Trustee eighteen years; married Mary Jane Coon, of Indiana, in 1850; ten children, names : Ellen, Catharine, Rachel, Minnie, Mary Jane, Wm. R., James A., Willis C., Jesse, and Joab.
TRACY W. R. Sec. 31; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Dem; born in Ill.
TURNAR AUGUST, Lynn; boot and shoe maker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns house, etc.
TANBUREN, T. I. P.O. Swedona; photographer, rents Johnson; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y. VISTRAND CHAS. Sec. 6; P.O. Swedona; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 80 ac. VISTRAND J. P. Sec. 6; P.O. Swedona; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 77 ac. $3,080.
W ESTERLUND ANDREW, Sec. 14, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. WESTERLAND JONAS, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 390 ac. WEAVER W. W. Dealer in Grain and Stock, Opheim; born in N. Y. in 1838; came to Henry County in 1866; married Mary A. Rounds, of Ill. in. IS67; four children, Chas. Wallace, D. Wilmont, Myrtle and Mabel.
WESTRAN JOHN P. Sec. 6, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; born Sweden; owns 80 acres; $3,200. WHITE JAMES, Sec. 26, P.O. Opheim; famer; Rep; Meth; born England; owns 75 acres.
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WHITE R. S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 26, P.O. Ophein .; born in England in 1832; came to Henry County in 1855; Rep; Pres; owns 256 14 acres land, val. $12,800; was School Director twelve years; married Elizabeth Neal, of England, in 1852; nine children, viz : Wm. G. T., John R., Lesley A., Mary E., Sarah L., Maria, Angelina, Alice R. and Ethel I. WILLIAMS MARTIN, P.O. Lynn Center; dealer in grain; Dem; born Sweden.
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