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Moscrip Robert L. carpenter ; Sec. 10; P. O. Eagle Point.
Mullenix John, farmer; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Polo.
Mullenix J. P. far .; Sec. 25; P. O. Polo. ICHOLS R. B. farmer; Scc. 24; N P. O. Polo.
NEWCOMER DANIEL W.
Farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Polo ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $10,400 ; born in Antrim Township, Franklin Co., Pa., June 27, 1833; came to this county in 1865 ; married Margaret M. Walter Dec. 24, 1862; she was born in Wash- ington Township, Franklin Co., Pa .; they have had six children, one died in infancy ; the living are John Curtin, Luther W., Mary E., Alice B. and Nellie B .; Mr. Newcomer has been As- sessor of Eagle Pt. Township; he is now serving his third term as Township Supervisor; he is a member of the Lutheran Church,and his wife is a mem- ber of the Church of God.
NICHOLS JOHN, Farmer ; Sec. 14; P. O. Polo; owns 120 acres of land; he was born Sept. 3, 1818, in Delaware Co., N. Y., and was married Jan. 19, 1844, to Cristy A., danghter of James and Jane Byers, of the same county ; she was born April 14, 1826; they came to Ogle Co., across the country, from New York, by wagon, in 1836, and settled in Eagle Point Township; in those carly days, he did all of his trading at Galena, and often hanled loads of wheat to the Chicago market ; he has six children-Elizabeth J., born March 17, 1845; Russell B., Nov. 13, 1848; Nettie, Ang. 31, 1851; Olive, Jan. 11, 1859 ; John and James (twins) born Dec. 31, 1861. Mrs. Nichols holds in her own right 40 acres of land, and Russell B. owns 120 acres ; Miss Olive Nichols is a school teacher ; Mr. Nichols is a Republican ; and was Super- visor one term; School Director for about twelve years, and is now serving his second term as Road Commissioner ; he is a member of the Church of United Brethren, and Mrs. Nichols and her daughter Nettie are members of the same church.
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Nichols Russell L. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Polo.
O KANE ALEX. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Polo.
O'Kane Ed. farmer ; Sec. 26; P. O. Polo. O'Kane Henry, farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Polo.
O'Kane W. W. farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Polo.
Ohlwine Charles, farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Polo.
Oler Joseph, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Eagle Point.
P ATTERSON DAVID S. farmer and peddler, Sec. 36 ; P. O. Polo.
Patterson W. R. Sec. 36 ; P. O. Polo.
Poole George, farmer, Sec. 14 ; P. O. Polo.
Pullman Jesse, tenant farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Polo.
Purcell John, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Eagle Point.
Purcell Joseph, farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Polo.
Purcell T. V. farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Eagle Point.
UEST SAMUEL, tenant farmer, Sec. 34 ; P. O. Polo.
Quest William, tenant farmer, Sec. 34 ; P. O. Polo.
Quest Wm. C. blacksmith, Sec. 26; P. O. Polo.
R ECTOR S. V. farmer, Sec. 3 ; P. O. Eagle Point. Roberts Ira, farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Polo. Rowand Andrew, farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Polo.
Rucker Garrett, farmer ; P. O. Polo.
Rucker Isaiah, farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Polo.
YANFORD BENNETT, farmer, Sec. 25 ; P. O. Polo.
Sanford Homer W. farmer, Sec. 25 ; P. O. Polo.
Sanford Sylvester, farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Polo.
Sanford William S. farmer, Sec. 25 ; P. O. Polo.
SCHRYVER JESSE A. Farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Polo; owns a farm of 120 acres ; born in Delaware Co., Del., Dec. 4, 1825 ; came to Ogle County in 1835 ; he married Dulcena Jane Liv- ingston Oct. 11, 1854 ; she was born in Indiana, July 30, 1837. They have had nine children ; lost one, daughter, Olive ; she was born Nov. 6, 1869, and
died Nov. 20, 1870. The living are -- Matthew, born Aug. 27, 1855; Emily, June 28, 1837 ; Rachel, April 18, 1860; Henry Ames, Sept. 11, 1862; Alice, Dec. 21, 1864; Eliza J., May 4, 1872; and Ellen E., Feb. 11, 1876. Mr. S. has held various district offices. His father, Matthew S. Schryver, was one of the early settlers, coming here in 1835 ; he died in December, 1874.
Shaver A. H. farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Polo. Shaver John, Sec. 3 ; P. O. Polo.
Shaver. N. N. farmer, Sec. 2 ; P. O. Polo. Shafer Simon B. blacksmith, Sec. 23; P. O. Polo.
SHAFER WM. H. Farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Polo; owns a farm of 80 acres ; born near Delhi, Delaware Co., N. Y., May 5, 1825 ; came to Buffalo Township, this county, in 1836 ; he has lived in this vicinity ever since. He married Mary E. Berger June 29, 1856 ; she was born in Luzerne Co., Pa., Jan. 13, 1838. They have had eight chil- dren, lost two-Harry and William Walter; they both died when they were quite young. The living are- Horace Porter, Adah Junette, Louisa Jane Ann, Eva May, Cora Belle, and Ira B.
Shaver Zenus, laborer, Sec. 2; P. O. Polo.
Shank John, tenant farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Polo.
Shoemaker Harvey, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Eagle Point.
Shoemaker J. N. farmer ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Eagle Point.
Shoup Samuel, farm hand; Sec. 22; P. O. Polo.
Smith E. V. renter; Sec. 12; P. O. Polo. Smith Wm. teacher ; Sec. 12; P. O. Polo. Spencer A. B. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Eagle Point.
Spencer Isaac, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Eagle Point.
Stewart I. N. farmer ; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Eagle Point.
Stewart J. W. farmer; Scc. 3; P. O. Eagle Point.
Strawl M. P. tenant farmer ; Sec. 12; P. O. Polo.
Strock Abram T. Sec. 1; P. O. Polo.
Strock Henry L. teacher and carpenter ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Polo.
Strock Jacob E. Sec. 1; P. O. Polo.
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STROCK JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Polo ; owns 97 acres of land, valued at $6,205 ; born in South Wood- bury, Bedford Co., Pa., Aug. 27, 1839 ; he has been engaged in farming for him- self since 1861 ; he has been Overseer of Highways and School Director.
STROCK JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Polo; owns 231 acres of land, valued at $17,325; born in Guilford Tp., Lebanon Co., Pa., July 9, 1806; came to Ogle Co., where he is now | located, in 1854; married Catharine Longnecker; she was born in South Woodbury, Bedford Co., Pa .; they have had ten children ; one died in infancy ; the living are-Sabina, Henry L., John, David (he served three years in Co. E, 92d Ill. Mounted Infantry), Nancy C., Sue L., Abram T. (he served seven months in the 7th Ill. Cavalry), Libbie M. and Jacob E. Mr. Strock is a member of the German Reformed Church ; his wife is a member of the Baptist Church.
Sweet James, tenant farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Poło.
T AVENNER JOSEPH, Farmer ; Sec. 23 ; P. O. Polo.
Taylor E. A. laborer ; Eagle Point.
Taylor J. K. mechanic and laborer ; Eagle Point.
W ATERBURRY E. B. farmer ; Sec. 2; P. O. Polo.
Webster Jarad, grocer; Eagle Point.
Woodin Hiram, farmer ; Sec. 15; P. O. Eagle Point.
WOODRUFF NEWTON ST.
Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 10; P. O. Eagle Point ; born in New Marlbor- ough, Berkshire Co., Mass., Jan. 9. 1819; parents removed to Hudson, N. Y., when he was about 11 years of age ; lived there one year ; then went to Tio- ga Co., N. Y., where he resided until May 3, 1839, when he started, accom- panied by two other men, with two horses and a covered wagon, for Illinois ; arrived at Elkhorn Grove June 10, 1839 ; worked in this vicinity by the month until 1840, when he returned to Tioga Co., N. Y., and assisted in remov- ing his father and family to this county the same year ; Mr. Woodruff married M. Maria Hacker May 29, 1845 ; she was born in England Feb. 27, 1822;
they have seven children-Sarah M., now Mrs. Joseph C. Lockhart, born March 13, 1846; Carrie S., now Mrs. J. P. Landon, born May 13, 1849; Newton, Jr., born April 11, 1851 ; Isaac T., born April 8, 1853; Seward H., born Jan. 22, 1856; Medard, born July 16, 1859, and Earnest, born May 7, 1864 ; Mr. Woodruff has been Justice of the Peace, and has held various dis- trict offices ; he and his wife are mem- bers of the Presbyterian Church ; his father, Thomas Woodruff, was born in New Marlborough, Mass. ; he died Sept. 18, 1848, aged 56 years; he married Silence Sheldon ; she was born in same place as her husband ; she died April 28, 1877, aged 81 years, 4 months and 14 days; Mrs. Newton Woodruff's par- ents came from England to Prince Ed- ward's Island in 1829 ; they lived there until 1834, when they removed to Philadelphia ; resided there until May 1, when they started with teams for Illinois ; arrived at Elkhorn Grove July 4, 1838 ; her father, Thos. Hacker, married Maria Northey ; they were born in England ; Mr. Hacker died May 9, 1854, aged 76 years, and his wife died Jan. 9, 1864, at the age of 83 years.
Woolcott J. C. farmer ; S. 25; P.O. Polo. WORDEN THOMAS, Farmer ; Sec. 22; P. O. Polo; owns farm of 200 acres, 120 acres in Sec. 23 and 80 acres in Sec. 22; Mr. W. was born in Bovina, Delaware Co., N. Y., May 10, 1804; came to Pine Creek, Ogle Co., in 1836 ; came to present location in 1838; he married Maria J. Nichols, Oct. 23, 1828; she was born in Andes, Delaware Co., N. Y., April 5, 1810; they have had twelve children, all living now- Ira B., born Feb. 15, 1830, now in the Black Hills ; William, born April 7, 1832, now resides at Trier, Iowa ; Henry, born May 28, 1834, resides in this township; Jane Elizabeth (now Mrs. Geo. Wamsley), born March 12, 1836; she resides near Marion, Linn Co., Iowa; John N., born April 3, 1840 ; he served in Co. B, 8th Illinois Cavalry during the late rebellion ; now lives in Grundy Center, Iowa; Milton H., born Jan. 13, 1842; he lives near Union, Hardin Co., Iowa ; Ann T. (now Mrs. Geo. Pettingill, of Idaho), was
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born July 12, 1844; Syke, born Oct. 22, 1846, is a merchant in Johnson Co., Oregon ; he was U. S. Indian Agent there seven years; Mayhew was born Aug. 27, 1848; he resides in Idaho; Wayne C. was born Jan. 15, 1852; he lives with his parents ; Harriet B., born May 1, 1855; Newton B., born Nov. 11, 1856; Ulysses G., born Sept. 29,
1863 ; Mr. and Mrs. Worden are mem- bers of the United Brethren Church.
Woolcott George, farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Polo.
Worden Henry, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Polo.
Worden Wayne, Sec. 22; P. O. Polo. UGENFESS HENRY. Z
PINE CREEK TOWNSHIP.
A DAMS JACOB, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Dixon.
Adams John, farmer; Scc. 33 ; P. O. Polo. Alsup John, laborer ; P. O. Polo. Alter David, farmer ; Sec. 7; P. O. Polo. Ambrose Daniel, farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Monroe.
AMBROSE WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Mt. Morris; born in Morgan, Va., March 15, 1810; came to this county April 12, 1846; married Mary Willer April 22, 1833 ; she was born in Baltimore, Md., July 3, 1812 ; have had five children-Sarah J., born March 25, 1841, died April 6, 1846; John W., March 16, 1834, George D., August 29, 1836; Mary S., July 25, 1845 ; Eliza V., Feb. 17, 1847; Mr. A. was Justice of the Peace several years ; Steward of the M. E. Church several years, and also School Director; Mr. and Mrs. A. are members of M. E. Church; Mr. A owns 225 acres of land valued at $11,000.
Anderson B. T. farmer; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Grand Detour.
Artz Abraham, farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Mt. Morris.
ARTZ HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Mt. Morris ; was born in Wash- ington Co., Md., Sept. 27, 1814; came to this country in 1839; married Miss Maria Funk ; she was born in Washing- ton Co., Md .; she died March 27, 1877; had nine children (two deceased ) ; those living are-Nancy, Henry II., Susan, Mary J., Abraham, Charles and Lu- ther; Mr. Arts owns 205 acres of land in Ogle County, and 80 acres in Iowa ; was Highway Commissioner three terms and School Director several terms. Artz Joseph.
Artz Samuel, farmer ; Sec. 9.
BA AKER ALBERT, farmer ; Sec. 3; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Baker Amos, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Baker Charles W., farmer ; Sec. 3; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Baker Edward, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Mt. Morris.
BAKER JJAMES A. Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Mt. Morris ; was born in Hampshire Co., Vt., Feb. 9, 1815; came to this county Sept. 20, 1839; married Miss Catherine Fleming Oct. 31, 1836; she was born in Jefferson Co., Va., Dec. 24, 1817; have had eleven children (three deceased)-Clin- ton died in August, 1864; Emma died Sept. 23, 1865; John died Dec. 28, 1866; living are Charles W., Joseph T., Susan V., Albert M., Edward F., Amos N., Lillie I., Laura A .; Mr. Baker has been Supervisor one term, School Director several terms, Com- missioner of Highway two terms, and Pathmaster two terms; had one son in the late war by the name of Joseph ; Mr. B. owns 500 acres of land, valued at $15,000.
Barnhart Jacob, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Polo.
Barnhart Peter, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Polo.
Barnhizer John, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Oregon.
Bear Isaac, farm .; S. 11; P. O. Oregon. Bear John M., farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Beck with Henry, farmer; Sec. 12, P. O. Oregon.
Betebenner John.
Biddinger George.
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Baney, George, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. | Day William, farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Mt. Morris. Grand Detour.
Bovey Jacob, farmer ; Sec. 2; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Bovey Peter, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Grand Detour.
Bovey Samuel K. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Bovey Victor, farm .; P. O. Grand Detour. Bowers Ephraim, farmer; Sec. -; P. O. Polo.
Bowman Isaac, farm .; S. 31 ; P. O. Polo. Brayton Stephen, farmer; P. O. Grand Detour.
Brook Thomas, farmer; Sec. 36; Grand Detour.
Brown .Andrew, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Brown Pery C. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Mt. Morris.
ANFIELD E. C.
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Clark W. M. farm .; S. 30 ; P. O. Polo. Clements C. H. laborer.
Clevidence George, farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Polo.
Clive Bennett, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Polo.
Coffman Elliott, farmer ; S. 5; Mt. Morris. Coffman George, farmer ; Sec. -; P. O. Polo.
Coffman William, farmer ; Sec. 6; P. O. Polo.
Coddington John, farmer ; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Oregon.
Coe Merrett L. laborer.
Cooper J. G. cabinet maker ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Oregon.
Cross A. F. laborer ; Sec. 13; P. O. Ore- gon.
Cumings A. laborer ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Polo. D AVIS JOHN, farmer ; Sec. 19; P. O. Polo.
Davis Joseph, farmer, P.O. Mt. Morris. DAVIS WILLIAM D. Farmer ; Sec. 5; P. O. Polo; born May 26, 1849, in Washington Co., Md. Came to this county March 23, 1864 ; married Miss Susan Coffman. She was born Nov. 8, 1847 ; have four children-Ver- ine, born April 5, 1872 ; Eddie C., Feb. 17, 1874; Merritt F., Nov. 25, 1875 ; Myron, Dec. 4, 1876. Mr. D. has been School Director two terms. Mrs. Davis belongs to the U. B. Church of Pine Creek.
Deihl William.
Daxler Frederick, farmer , Mt. Morris.
Drenner George, farmer ; Sec. 20. P. O. Polo.
Drenner Jacob, laborer ; Sec. 29; P. O. Polo.
E SHIELMAN JOSEPII, carpenter ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Polo.
Everly Theopolis, laborer ; Sec. 29; P. O. Polo.
F ALDENS THOMAS, farmer ; S. 30 ; P. O. Polo.
Falkner David, farmer ; Sec. 24; P. O. Polo.
Falkler Mahlon, laborer ; Sec. 17; P. O. Polo.
FEAVER THOMAS J. Farmer ; Sec. 1; P. O. Oregon. Was born in Allegany Co., Md., Jan. 15, 1823; married Miss Margaret Dick, Feb. 6, 1849. She was born Dec. 5, 1824, in Washington Co., Md. Has lived in this town thirty-five years ; has had nine children (five deceased), four living- Ellen A., Lillie B., Jennie R., William T. Mr. F. was Town Assessor two years ; Highway Commissioner two terms, and Path Master one term ; School Trustee several terms. Both himself and wife belong to the Church of the United Brethren ; has been Trus- tee of church thirteen years ; owns 360 acres of land and one house, and twenty lots in Oregon.
Fearer William, farmer ; Sec. 10; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Fisher George, laborer.
Y AMBLE M. W. farmer ; Sec. 13;
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Gelmix George, blacksmith ; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Goodman Amos, farmer ; Sec. 26; P. O. Grand Detour.
Goodrich George, farmer ; P. O. Grand Detour.
Grabill David, farmer ; Sec. 32; P. O. Polo.
Grabill Ephraim, farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Polo.
Grabill John, farmer ; Sec. 30; P. O. Polo. Groom George, farmer ; Sec. 8; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Gruin Daniel.
Grush Isaac.
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Grush John, farmer ; P. O. Polo
H AINES JOHN C. farmer ; Sec. 14; P. O. Oregon.
Haines Luther, farmer ; Sec. 15; P. O. Oregon.
Haines S. B. farm .; S. 14; P. O. Oregon. Hamilton Samuel, laborer ; Sec. 29; P. O. Polo.
Hammond Phillip, farm .; Sec. 16; P. O. Polo.
HARRIS INNIS T. Farmer ; Sec. 14; P. O. Mt. Morris ; father was born April 25, 1808, in Woodford Co., Ky. ; married Miss Lucy W. Buck Dec. 15, 1842 ; born in Franklin Co., Ky. Oct. 2, 1815 ; died Jan. 22, 1874; had six children (four deceased)-George, John, Walter ; living-Innis, born Sept. 12, 1845; Daniel Oct. 7, 1856.
Harris John H.
Hayes W. H. farmer ; P. O. Polo.
Hayes William, farmer ; P. O. Polo.
Hedge S. P. farmer ; See. 5; P. O. Polo.
Hedger Stephen D. farmer ; Sec. 5; P. O. Polo.
Henry John, laborer. Henry Samuel, Polo. Hildebrand Samuel.
HOUSEHOLDER ELIAS,
Farmer ; Sec. 23; P. O. Oregon ; born in Washington Co., Md., in 1810; came to this county in the Spring of 1837; married Miss Sarah Startzman in 1835 ; she was born in Cumberland Co. Oct. 10, 1811 ; Mrs. Householder died Sept. 26, 1877 ; had ten children (six de- ceased)-Josephine, born Dec. 20, 1852, died Jan. 1, 1854; John, March 3, 1846; William, Nov. 5, 1843; Louis, Feb. 20, 1848, died Sept. 17, 1855; Benjamin, born Nov. 30, 1839, died June 3, 1852; one died in infancy ; the living are Luther, horn June 25, 1850; Peter, Aug. 10, 1835 ; Elizabeth, June 28, 1840; Mary, March 26, 1842 ; William and Louis were struck by lightning at the same time; Mr. H. is a member of the U. B. Church of Pine Creek.
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"AMES JOHN, laborer; Sec. 13; P. O. Oregon.
Johnson H. M. farm .; S. 9; P. O. Polo. Johnson J. B. school teacher ; Polo.
Jones Adam, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Polo. Jones Isaac, farmer ; See 17 ; P. O. Polo. Jones John, farmer ; Sec. 28; P. O. Polo.
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ELLY ARTHUR, laborer ; Grand Detour.
Kelly David, laborer ; Polo.
Kelly Henry, laborer ; Grand Detour.
Kelly Joseph, laborer ; Grand Detour.
Kemp Alfred, farmer; Mt. Morris.
Kenady John, farmer ; Polo.
L AMPIN MICHAEL, farm .; Oregon.
Lapp William, laborer. Leach Joseph.
Leggett Austin, painter ; Mt. Morris.
Leggett Charles, laborer ; Polo. Lukins Joseph, miller ; Polo.
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cDANNELL WM. farmer ; P. O. Mt. Morris.
MALONE ELIAS, Farmer ; Sec. 1; P. O. Mt. Morris; was born in Washington Co., Md., Sept. 6, 1814; came to this Co. June 26, 1849 ; has two sisters living with him-Maria A., born in Washington Co. Nov. 2, 1818, and Sidney Jane, born in Washington Co. Sept. 16, 1824 ; he has been Su- pervisor six terms, ; Commissioner of Highways two terms ; was President of the Farmers' Home Ins. Co. two years ; owns 120 acres of land ; all are members of the Lutheran Church of Mt. Morris ; Mr. M. was Collector two years and Assessor three years.
Masales Henry B. farmer ; P. O. Oregon. Mathias Frederick, farmer; P. O. Woosung. MATTESON HARLOW L.
Farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Oregon ; born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Ang. 2, 1840 ; married Miss Margaretta Odell ; she was born in the same Co. May 28, 1839; have two children-Giles B., born Sept. 18, 1870 ; one not named, born Jan. 3, 1878; Mr. M. has lived in Rockvale, Oregon, and thence to Pine Creek ; Mr. M. has been Constable several years, School Director and Highway Commis- sioner several years; Mr. M. and wife are members of the M. E. Church of Oregon ; Mr. M.'s mother, Mrs. Tabitha Matteson, was born April 18, 1897, in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., came to this Co. Dec. 11, 1868.
Meller George E. farmer.
Meinzer Gotleib.
Merritt James T. farmer ; P. O. Grand Detour.
Middlekauff Josiah, farmer ; P. O. Oregon. Miller Charles A. farmer ; P. O. Polo.
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MILLER DAVID F. Farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. O. Polo ; born in Washington Co., Md., Oct. 29, 1813; came to this Co. May 25, 1842 ; married Miss Susan Stover, April 12, 1844; she was born Feb. 1, 1820 ; had seven children (three deceased )-Daniel S., born May 2, 1845, died Dec. 25, 1869 ; John S., born Aug. 12, 1848, died Aug. 22, 1851 ; David S., born May 1, 1851, died Aug. 28, 1851 ; living-Mary C., born Aug. 15, 1852; Annie E., born Jan. 10, 1856 ; George W., born May 27, 1859; Chas. H., born Jan. 10, 1863; Mr. Miller was Assessor of Pine Creek several years, Justice of the Peace four years, School Director thirty years, Commissioner of Ilighways and Treasurer of the Board, Secretary and Treasurer of the Farmers' Home Ins. Co. seven years ; has been Treasurer of the Subordinate Grange five years, also Director of the Stoek Co. Store in Polo, and also President ; Mr. M. owns 753 acres, valued at $30,500 ; Mr. Miller's daughter, Annie, married Mr. S. D. Hedges, Dec. 24, 1873. Miller John A. farmer; P. O. Polo. Miller John H. farmer; P. O. Polo. Miller, John M. farm. ; P. O. Mt. Morris. Miller Vance, harness maker ; Polo.
Morrison Abram, farmer; P. O. Grand Detour.
Mullinger Nicholas, farmer ; P. O. Oregon. Muma Benjamin, farmer; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Muma D. S. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Muma Henry C. farm .; P. O. Mt. Morris. Muma James, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Oregon.
Muma John, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Grand Detour.
Myers John A. farmer ; P. O. Mt. Morris.
N ETTS EDWARD A. farmer; P. O. Grand Detour.
Netts Henry, farmer ; P. O. Polo.
Newel Benjamin F. farmer ; P. O. Grand Detour.
Newel William, farmer; P. O. Grand Detour.
Newcomer Abner, farmer; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Newcomer Peter W. farmer ; P. O. Grand Detour.
Newcomer Stephen, carpenter ; Polo.
Newcomer Zachariah, farm .; P. O. Polo.
Niman Samuel, farmer; P. O. Polo.
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VER LEVI, farmer ; P. O. Grand
P ALMER CHARLES F. farmer ; P. O. Grand Detour.
Palmer Irvine, farmer; P. O. Grand Detour.
Paul John W. farmer; P. O. Grand Detour.
Perrine Aaron, farmer ; P. O. Polo.
PERRINE JOHN, Farmer ; Sec. 28; P. O. Polo; born in Williamsburg Co., O .; came to this Co. June 23, 1836 ; married Miss Rachel Whittaker ; she was born in Washington Co., Va., March 17, 1817; she died Jan. 28, 1844; had four children-Nathan E., born Sept. 6, 1840; Annie E., born May 30, 1842 ; Mary E., born Feb. 21, 1839; died Nov. 1, 1839; Aaron L., born Jan. 8, 1844; Mr. P.'s second wife was Mrs. Morgan Pearre; married Feb. 13, 1844; they had ten children, one deceased, Laura A., born Nov. 20, 1844 ; died Sept. 3, 1845; the liv- ing are-Matilda F., born Feb. 18, 1846; Thomas J., born March 14, 1848; Holly R., horn Jan. 1, 1850; Thaddeus D., born Dec. 28, 1851; Julia A., born Sept. 14, 1853; Emily K., born March 8, 1856; George W., born Nov. 20, 1858; Charles L., born Nov. 22, 1860; Joseph C., born March 30, 1863; Mrs. P. died April1 5, 1877 ; Mr. Perrine married his third wife, Mrs. Eva A. C. Richards, Aug. 15, 1877; was Supervisor two terms and Justice of the Peace sixteen years; Mr. P. has preached at fourteen engagements in one month, and traveled 130 miles on horse- back to meet them; Mr. Perrine has practiced medicine for the last fifteen years ; he had the yellow fever in 1835, and cured himself and three others.
Perrine John K. farmer ; P. O. Oregon. Petre David, farmer ; P. O. Mt. Morris. Price Clinton E. farmer ; P. O. Mt. Morris. PRICE DANIEL E. Farmer ; Sec. 2; P. O. Mt. Morris; was born in Franklin, Pa., Sept. 7, 1832 ; came to this county Nov., 1853; married Helen E. Rowland, Nov. 25, 1853; she was born in Jefferson Co., Va., Jan. 11, 1832 ; have had ten children, (two deceased), James Q., Annie M. ; the living are- Franklin J. S., Kate, Charles H., Sarah
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OGLE COUNTY DIRECTORY :
S., Elmer W., Samuel G., Harvey E., | and Nannie E. ; Mr. Price was Path Master one term ; he has been Pastor of the German Baptist Church 17 years. PRICE DANIEL G. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Oregon; was born in Frauklin Co., Pa., August 22, 1815; came to this county Sept, 1839; mar- ried Miss Catharine Miller ; she was born in Baltimore, Md .; had eight children (four deceased), John, Susan, Charles, and Martha ; living are-George, Mary, Annie, David R. ; second wife, Miss Mary E. Muma; she was born in Wash- ington Co., Md .; has six children, (Henry, deceased), living are-Albert, Sarah, Emma, Isaac and Joseph ; has been School Director several terms ; School Treasurer several terms, and Path- master ; owns 350 acres land; Mr. and Mrs. Price are members of the German Baptist Church; he has also been Deacon for 25 years.
Price Daniel R. farmer ; P. P. Oregon. Price John W. farmer ; P. O. Oregon.
PRICE SAMUEL C. Farmer and Manufacturer Wagons and Sleighs ; Sec. 2; P. O. Mt. Morris; he was born in Berkeley Co., Va., July 14, 1819; came to this county, Sept., 1839 ; mar- ried Miss Sarah Long, Jan. 13, 1848 ; she was born in Washington Co., Md., May 4, 1827 ; had by first wife six chil- dren (two deceased), Emma C. and Vernie M; living-Elizabeth L., born August 19, 1849; Mary E., Sept. 12, 1851; Clinton E., Nov. 29, 1854; Martha J., August 24, 1862 ; his second wife was Miss Elizabeth Young ; she was born in Washington Co., Md., Feb 8, 1837; had four children (two deceased), John S. died March 26, 1875; Fredie G., April 21, 1875; living -- William H. and Benjamin S ; was School Direct- or 15 years.
Post John F. farmer ; P. O. Oregon.
Powell William W., farmer ; P. O. Polo. Putnam Chauncy, farmer; P. O. Grand Detour.
R HORER HENRY, farmer; P. O. Polo.
Rhodes Johnston S.
Rizner Lewis P. farmer ; P. O. Polo.
Rowland Aquilla, farm .; P. O. Mt. Morris. Rowland Benjamin F. farmer ; P. O. Polo. Rowland Henry E. farmer ; P. O. Polo.
Roland William J. farmer : P. O. Oregon. Rudy Theodore, farmer ; P. O. Polo. Rummonds Joseph, farmer ; P. O. Polo. Rummonds Timothy, farmer ; P. O. Polo.
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