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YADLER DANIEL B. farmer ; P. O
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Sadler John, farmer ; P. O. Oregon. Seyster Henry.
Seyster Jonathan E. farmer; P. O. Grand Detour.
Shafer John T. farmer ; P. O. Mt. Morris. Shafer Samuel, farmer ; P. O. Mt. Morris. Shank George, farmer ; P. O. Mt. Morris. Shaw Adam, farmer ; P. O. Oregon.
Shaw Amos, farmer ; P. O. Oregon.
Shaw Daniel D. farmer ; P. O. Mt. Morris. Shaw Daniel W. farmer; P. O. Mt. Morris. Shaw John H. farmer ; P. O. Polo.
SHAW RICHARD, Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Mt. Morris; born in Mont- gomery County, O., May 4, 1823 ; came to this county, Sept. 1, 1855; married Emeline L. Wilson, Feb. 17, 1848; she was in Shelby Co., O., Jan. 1, 1826; have had two children-Hiram T., born Feb. 5, 1849, in Ohio, died April 28, 1869; Oliver W., April 4, 1857 ; Mr. Shaw went to California in 1850, and was engaged in mining until 1855, when he came to this county.
Shildneck Hiram, farmer ; P. O. Polo. Smice John, farmer ; P. O. Grand Detour. Smice Nathan, farmer ; P. O. Grand De- tour.
Sprague Dewitt C., farmer ; P. O. Grand Detour.
Sprague Justus, farmer; P. O. Grand Detour.
Solenberger Jacob, farmer ; P. O. Polo. Solenberger S. W., farmer; P. O. Polo. Stauffer Daniel H. farmer ; Mt. Morris. Stauffer John E. farmer ; P. O. Oregon. Steel N. L. farm .; P. O. Grand Detour. Steel W. H. farm .; P. O. Grand Detour. Stouffer G. W. farm .; P. O. Mt. Morris. Stouffer J. W. farm .; P. O. Mt. Morris. Stine Henry, farmer ; P .O. Polo. Stoner Anthony, farmer; P. O. Polo.
YEETAR JACOB, farmer ; r T Grand Detour.
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TICE JOHN H. Farmer; P. O. Oregon ; born in Pine Creek, April 5, 1839 ; married Miss Elizabeth House- holder, Jan. 3, 1861. She was born in Minonk, June 28, 1840. Have had six children-Emma A., born Aug. 25,
1861; Bertie O., born Dec. 4, 1862; Lillie M., born June 24, 1864 ; Fred- die L., born Oct. 11, 1865 ; Hattie A., born April 21, 1867 ; Gracie B., born July 25, 1875; Mr. Tice owns 146 acres of land, valued at $5,000; Mr and Mrs. Tice are members of the United Brethren Church.
TICE OTHO, Farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Oregon ; was born in Washington Co., Md .; came to this county Sept. 1, 1837 ; married Miss Lucretia Haner Dec. 27, 1864; she was born in Wash- ington Co., Md .; have had six children (four deceased), two living-Albertus, aged 11, and Jennie, aged 10. Mr. Tice was in the late war ; enlisted Sept. 7, 1861 ; discharged Sept. 15, 1864 ; was wounded twice. He served in the 34th I. V. I.
Trover George W. farmer ; P. O. Polo. Trover John H. farmer ; P. O. Polo.
Trump Isaac, minister ; P. O. Polo.
TALKUP CHARLES, farmer;
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Walkup Carleton, farmer ; P. O. Oregon. WALKUP SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Oregon ; was born in Washington Co., Tenn., May 5, 1811 ; calue to this county March 31, 1837 ; married Miss Sophia L. Ruggles May 10, 1840; she was born in Richland Co., Ohio ; have had ten children (two
deceased ), eight living-Liberty, John W., Samuel G., Carlton, James L., Mary, Sarah M. Mr. W. has been Jus- tice of the Peace, Commissioner of Highways, and Trustee of Schools four terms, and Town Clerk one term.
Walkright Samuel, farmer; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Watts Gera, farmer ; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Watts George T. farmer ; P. O. Polo.
Watts Joseph N. farmer ; P. O. Polo.
Watts Thomas, farmer ; P. O. Mt. Morris. Watts William, farmer; P. O. Mt. Morris,
Weller Charles R. farm .; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Weller Daniel, farmer ; P. O. Polo.
Wilson James W. farmer; P. O. Polo.
Wilson Lyman C. farmer ; P. O. Grand Detour.
Wilson Newton, farmer; P. O. Grand Detour.
Winders Jacob O. farmer; P. O. Polo.
Windle Joseph, farm. ; P. O. Mt. Morris. Windle Josiah, farmer ; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Windle John, farmer ; P. O. Mt. Morris.
Windle William, farm .; P. O. Mt. Morris. Wise Alexander, farmer; P. O. Polo. Wolfkill Eli, farmer; P. O. Polo.
Waltz James W. farmer ; P. O. Polo.
Wragg Peter B. farmer; P. O. Grand Detour.
Y ATES GEORGE, farmer; P. O. Polo.
Y'ates John, farmer; P. O. Polo.
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Agnew S. J. farm ; Sec. 24; P. O. Kishwau- kee.
Ames Charles. Anderson B. F.
Atwood Ira, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Stillman Valley.
ATWOOD JOHNN A. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Stillman Valley: was born in Canada in 1850; married Arvilla A. An- drus in Harlem, Winnebago Co., June 30, 1874; she was born in Winnebago Co. in 1852; he is a member of the M. E. Church ; came to this Co. in 1853 with his father, Jos. Atwood, and settled on the present estate, a part of which he now occupies; has been Assessor five years, and still fills that office; has 44 acres, valued at $2,500; the land has been improved on the farm, and a fine dwelling erected on a commanding site.
ATWOOD JOSEPHI, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Stillman Valley; was born in New Hampshire in 1803; married Mary Smith in Canada, who died April 19, 1843; married Elizabeth Utter, widow of Joseph Underhill, in Canada, in 1844; she was born in that province in 1810; have seven children, three by first husband: Mary A. and Rebecca, both married and reside in Canada, and Ann Eliza, who died in 1876; John A., Nathan J., and Melinda, wife of Andrew Elsing; Patten Atwood, youngest son, enlisted in 1864, in 92d I. S. V., Co. K, and reached New York, where he died ; Mr. A. came to this Co. in June, 1853, and settled on his present estate; have 146 acres, which is now conducted by Nathan J., who married Sallie F. Chaddock, in Rockford, March 22, 1877; have one child, not yet christened, born Jan. 19, 1878; both reside on the homestead; Mr. and Mrs. A. are both members of the M. E. Church.
B ARDWELL M. L. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Stillman Valley.
Beach H. L.
BIRD RULEPH, Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Stillman Valley ; was born in Morris Co., N. J., April 16, 1819; married Azuba Ainsworth Nov. 8, 1842; she was born in Seneca Co., N. Y., May 9, 1824; came to this Co. and settled near his present estate, in 1844; have had eight children, five of whom are living: Albert M., born March 6, 1844; William A., May 19, 1848; George R., June 23, 1850; Ella E., Nov. 8, 1855; Bertha A., Jan 4, 1861; have 160 acres; both are members of the Con- gregational Church; lived in a log cabin when he first settled, from which no human habitation could be seen.
Blair Wm. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Paine's Point.
Blecker John, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Oregon.
BLECKER WM. Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Oregon; was born in Washington Co, MId., Sept. 26, 1821 ; married Elizabeth Welty, who was born in Washington Co., Md., July 25, 1823; have three children living: John Henry, born Jan. 14, 1848; Marion D., Oct. 29, 1857; Delia N., Jan 1, 1859; Mr. Blecker came to this state in 1841, remaining two years, when he re- turned to Md .; in 1846 he settled in Car- roll Co., and in 1847 moved upon his present estate, consisting of 160 acres, and 400 acres in Pine Rock; the country was not much settled when he bought his farm, and experienced all the hardship of pioneer life.
BLY JOIN S. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Stillman Valley; horn Herkimer Co., N. Y., June 10, 1835; married Ann Atwood in this Co. in 1855; she was born in Canada, June, 1837; have had nine children, seven of whom are living: Ida L., born Jan. 16, 1856; Walter W., Oct. 27, 1858; Perley F., April 23, 1860; Clara E., Oct. 15, 1863; Alice A., May 26, 1865 ; Irena E., June 5, 1868; Lydia A., June 1, 1872; Eliza M., Jan. 31, 1873; Wesley E. and Walter W. deceased; came to this Co. in the Fall of 1854 and settled upon his present estate; has over 200 acres.
Bly Nathan, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Still- man Valley.
BLY WILLIAM M. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Her- kimer Co., N. Y., in 1837; married Frances Bennett in Scott Co., 1866; she was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., in 1846; have five children : Julia E., Mary E., Nathan N., Ada M. and Cora M .; came to this Co. and settled in 1856; enlisted Aug. 11, 1862, in 92d Regt. I. S. V., Co. K, and served until June 24, 1865; was with Kilpatrick in all the battles he engaged in, Chicamanga and other engagements; was sick in hospital four months, and captured March 8, 1865, near Fayetteville and held; traveled 250 miles under rebel guard; was confined in Libby Prison twenty-two days; was parolled and obtained furlough for thirty days, when he was sent to Springfield and honorably discharged; he then returned to this Co. and settled on his farm of 185 acres, valued at $7,500; both members of the Methodist Church. Bradley C. C. physician ; Stillmau Valley.
BROWN ALBERT F. Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Brim- field, Mass., in 1819; married Eunice C. Cothrin at Byron Precinct, Dec. 8, 1842;
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she was born in Yates Co., N. Y., May 8, 1823; both members of Congregational Church; Mr. Brown came to Dixon, Lee Co., with his father, Dauphin Brown, in 1837, and settled in Ogle Co. the same year; have seven children, all living: Henrietta C., Charles F., George H., Nettie E. J., Cora C., Albert C. and Silas Percus, Mr. Brown is present Supervisor of this town, having served in this capacity three years, and been otherwise identified with the interests of the Co .; many inci- dents are related by Mr. Brown of his pioneer life, interesting and filled with the stirring events of his early history; the scene of the famous Black Hawk battle- ground is upon his farm and near the door of his dwelling.
Brown Gec. H. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Still- man Valley.
BROWN TIMOTHY, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Cort- land Co., N. Y., in 1832; married Sarah J. Russell; she was born in Cortland Co., N. Y., March, 1837; they have five chil- dren : Tremont, Nellie, Mark T., Arminda E., and Ada M .; came to this Co. in 1860 and settled on his present farm, consisting of 120 acres; lost three children : Church, born Feb. 20, 1860, died June 4, 1860; Ona Dell, March 3, 1862, died Feb. 20, 1864; Arthur Z., Jan. 13, died Jan. 28, 1876.
Bunn A. M. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Byron. Bunn W. C. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Byron. Bumgarden Menne.
BURROUGHS G. F. Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Paine's Point; horn in Erie Co., N. Y., 1822; married Selina W. Grant in this Co. in 1851; she was born in Canada Jan. 31, 1832; have three children living : Ida L., Jerome L. and George J., twins; Horace L., born Aug. 14, 1860, and died March 31, 1863; Mr. B. came to this Co. in 1847, and settled in Lynnville, remain- ing some years; has occupied his present estate eleven years, consisting of 550 acres valued at $25,000; Mrs. B. is a member of M. E. Church.
C ARMICHAEL SAMUEL, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Stillman Valley,
CARR JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Oregon; Road Master; son of Eleazar Carr; who was born in Mass. April 11, 1790, came to this Co. in 1839, and died July 26, 1856; the late Mr. Carr was a Physician of the Thompsonian School, practicing in this Co. and elsewhere with the best of success for a number of years; his wife, who survives him, was a Miss Nancy Dutton, born in Chenango Co., N. Y., Dec. 25, 1809; they have had five children: Almon, born in N. Y. State Sept. 8, 1831; Sarah E., Ulster Co., N. Y., Nov. 13, 1836; Adeliza in Ogle Co. May 1, 1842; Hiram F., Ogle Co. March 19,
1844, died Sept. 12, 1864; John, in Ogle Co. May 2, 1846; owns 80 acres of land. Case Daniel, farmer ; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Byron.
CHANEY ELI M. Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Paine's Point; born in Harrison Co., Va., Oct. 7, 1824; married Ellen B. Austin, Feb. 12, 1856; she was born in Northum- berland Co., Sept. 26, 1834; have three children : Emma L., John B. and Ella B .; Mr. C. came from Ohio to this state with a colony in 1834, and settled in Putnam Co .; traveled mostly with wagons drawn by oxen; this colony purchased the claim of John Hall, consisting of six rude dwellings and a large tract of land; Hen- nepin was the nearest market place, and salt was $15 per barrel; organized a hody of men, and with teams started for Chicago, being the first teams that had traveled this part of the country; were in water waist deep twelve miles west of Chicago ; crossed the Chicago River on rafts constructed by the party ; was four weeks on this journey ; many days going only five and six miles; the second day out reached a place called (by them) Pluck Creek, a stream wide and deep, where they halted, unable to cross; while here a team was discovered running at full speed toward the creek and oppo- site shore; the wagon contained two men, and the horses plunged with them over the precipitous hanks into the stream; they were with great difficulty rescued, one of them proving to be Shabbona, a celebrated Indian chief, the buggy and team, with a suit of clothes, heing the same presented him by the U. S. Government; secured salt in Chicago at 80 cents per bar- rel, and loaded 150 barrels in wagons, reaching home after many difficulties and trials; in 1835 Mr. C. moved to Galena, remaining until the following April, when he settled in Bureau Co .; in the Spring of 1837 he came to this Co. and settled on his present estate; has 248 acres, valued at $15,000; Mr. C. is a member of tbe Bap- tist Church; Mr. C. met Shabbona in Chi- cago, in 1847, and when he had made him- self known, he clasped him in his arms as if meeting with a lost brother.
Clark Daniel, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Still- man Valley.
Clark John, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Stillman Valley.
CLAYTON JAMES M. Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Brimfield, Mass., in 1814; married Harriet Norton in Byron Sept. 22, 1841; she was horn in Trenton, N. Y., July 16, 1823 ; had ten children, eight of whom are living: Adelaide L., Mary C., George H., John E., Charles S., Harriet I., Carrie F., and Lena E .; Delia N. died Oct. 15, 1843; William H. died Aug. 21, 1843; Mr. C. came to this Co. in 1837, and settled in Dixon Ferry, where he became engaged as ferry- man; attempting to cross the stream when
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it was frozen, his vessel was carried away with the ice; he settled upon his present estate in 1842; held the office of Constable at Byron in 1838-'39; Mr. C. participated in the arrest and punishment of the famous Driscoll affair, which occurred in his early life.
Clothier Norman, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Kishwaukee.
Conover D. A. farmer; Scc. 8; P. O. Byron. Conover Garrett G. lab; Sec. 8; P.O Byron. Conover John, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Byron. Conover W. B. laborer ; Sec. 8; P. O. Byron. Corkins Sam. lab; Sec. 12; Stillman Valley. Countryman Jas.farm ; Sec. 27; P.O. Oregon. Crowell Putney, farm ; Sec. 20; P.O. Oregon. Crowel Sam'l, farmer; S. 20; P. O. Oregon.
CROWELLSOLAN S. Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Oregon; was born in Merrimac Co., N. H., in 1812; married Mary K. Marshall; she was born in N. Y. and died in 1842; his present wife, Sarah Curran, was born in Madison Co., N. Y., in 1826; they have nine children, all living: Fan- nie J. B., born Dec. 3d, 1852; Mary E., Oct. 7, 1854; John C., March 14, 1858; Elizabeth G., March 23, 1860; George G., March 1862;
13, Frank G. March, 1864; Robert D., 1867; Solon W., 1869; Shirley K., 1872; Mr. C. came to this Co. in 1836, and settled near Mt. Morris, remaining till 1842, when he settled on his present estate ; has a farm of 510 acres, valued at $30,000; was County Commissioner for three years; when lie came to this place he built a log cabin, in which twenty-two of them lived, keeping Bachelor's Hall; Mr. C. relates many in- teresting incidents of his pioneer life.
Cummings Geo. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Kish- waukee.
D EWEY GEO. R. laborer; Sec. 9; P. O. Byron.
Dickerman Luke; farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Stillman Valley.
Dixon Paul, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Byron. Dixon Thos. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Byron. Dummer August.
E ATON FRANK.
Ehman Albert. Essman Arend.
Etnyre John, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Paine's Point.
Eychner Henry, farmer; S. 21; P. O. Byron. EYSTER JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Oregon; born in Berks Co., Penn., Dec. 27, 1801; married Susanah Barto in Northumberland Co., May 1, 1823; she was born in Berks Co., Pa., and died May 4, 1843; had nine children, eight of whom
are living: Melinda, Lucy, Benjamin, Joseph, Ester, Lovina, Siras and Susan ; William, the oldest son, was drowned while crossing Rock River, in March, 1858; Lovina was the first girl born in this Co .; she married Reuben R. Prentiss, and lives on the homestead; they have two children . Henry W., born Aug. 16, 1873, and Helen L., Oct. 3, 1875; Mr. P. en- listed in the 8th I. S. V. cavalry; served four years and was honorably discharged ; in 1857 Mr. E. married Eliza Lacy, and she died April 3, 1872; he came to this Co. in. 1837, and settled on his present estate of 400 acres, valued at $20,800; has been Poor Master and Road Master; lived three weeks in a tent while he erected a log hut to live in; also participated in many claim fights.
Erxleben Herman, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Oregon.
F ERRIS HIRAM J. Pastor of the Congregational Church; Sec. 2; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Johnstown, Rock Co., Wis., April 20, 1847; married Harriet Sanburn, at Milton, Sept. 5, 1872; she was born in Union Village, Orange Co., Vt., Ang. 18, 1842; have two children : William S., born June 30, 1873, and Sarah L., June 7, 1876; Mr. F., while a student had studied with great earnestness in his profession for the ministry, until failing health induced him to seek the dry and bracing atmosphere of the western cli- mate, where he remained three years, when he returned and became pastor of this people Jan. 1, 1876; he also officiates at New Milford, and is beloved by all who know him; his father, Wm. P. Ferris, was one of the earliest settlers in Wisconsin ; also Levi Sanburn, father of Mrs. F., left Vermont and settled in Rock Co., Wis., in 1854.
FRANE JOHN D., Sec. 27; P. O. Paine's Point; born in Northampton Co., Pa., in 1810; married Lydia Newhart in Columbia Co., Pa., and she died Oct. 8, 1868; his present wife, Mary A. Kill, was born in Fort Plain, N. Y., in July, 1814; has four children : Hannah, Sarah, Lucinda and John D., Jr .; have lost four : Betsy, Josiah, Iliram and one that died in infancy; Mr. F. came to this Co. in 1849 and rented a farm for two years, when he purchased his present estate ; has 160 acres valued at $10,000; when he settled in this Co. Chicago was the nearest market; sold wheat for 30 cents per bushel and corn at 20 cents; it occupied about three years to build the house in which he still resides, such was the labor of his early pioneer life; also lost all his crops by fire in 1851 ; both members of M. E. Church.
Fletcher Thomas, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Paine's Point.
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ARNHART JOHN, farmer; Sec. 25; J P. O. White Rock.
Gould E. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Stillman Valley.
Gould W. F. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Stillman Valley.
Groenhagen Hiram.
GUYNN JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Paine's Point : born in Washington Co., Md., Oct. 16, 1824; married Elizabeth Cramer in same Co. April 18, 1847; she was born in Sharpsburg, Md., June 25, 1832; they have ten children: Joseph S., John F., Robert A., May S., Allen B., Emma C., George W., Nettie J., William A. and Thomas T .; lost two children: Charles H., died Sept. 28, 1865; Benjamin M., Feb. 27, 1863; Mr. G. came to this Co. with his father, Joseph, in 1855, and settled in West Grove; has occupied his present estate three years, consisting of 158 acres ; his residence is located on the Stillman Road, so called from Stillman's famous retreat over this section of country; not far from his dwelling is a grave of one who fell in the retreat, over which the willow bends its weeping branches.
H AASE TICE, laborer; Sec. 9; P. O. Oregon.
HAGAMAN JOSEPH B. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Byron ; born in Amsterdam, N. Y., in 1812; married Katy A Lepper Dec. 8, 1836, in Amsterdam, N. Y .; she was born in same place in 1818; came to this Co. and settled on his present estate in 1843; they have had seven children : Clark L, Hannah A., James L., who en- listed in 67th Regt. I. V. I., Co. A, three months men, and died while in the ser- vice, Francis M., George J., John M. and Charles W .; both members M E. Church; the log hut in which he lived when he settled in this place still stands near his present dwelling.
Haight C. C. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Stillman Valley.
HALL SMITH, Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Schenectady, N. Y., in 1818; married Sarah Lepper in Amsterdam, Nov. 14, 1844; she was boru Aug. 5, 1823; they have had four children, three of whom are living: Rebecca, born Sept. 18, 1847; John M., Nov. 6, 1849; Nelson, Sept. 16, 1858; Sabine, Nov. 29, 1851, died July 8, 1854; came to this Co. in 1851; lived in Rockford a few years, and returned, since which time has resided upon their present home; have 80 acres; Mrs. H. is a member of the Congregational Church.
HANNUM ALVIN, Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Paine's Point; born in Hampshire Co., Mass., June 22, 1821; married Lydia A. Boyce in this Co. in 1849; she was born in Washington Co., N. Y., March
22, 1824; they have three children, Mattie, born May 22, 1852; Henry, March 11, 1855; Walter E., Aug. 2, 1856; came to this Co. in 1832 with his father, Julius Hannum, and settled in Buffalo Grove, where he lived for some years, when he pur- chased his present estate; has 200 acres; Chicago was the nearest market place, and he hauled the lumber from Chicago that was put in his first dwelling; has a tooth of a Mastodon that weighs four pounds, found near his farm; went to Cal. in 1851 and returned in 1852; Mrs. H.'s father, William Boyce, was one of the earliest settlers.
Harris W. H. Sec. 2; P. O. Stillman Valley. HART JOHN C. Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Kishwaukee, former estate of John T. Merrifield; born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., Dec. 4, 1819; married Lucy Stuart in her present home, in 1846; she was born in Ireland, Nov. 12, 1826; had eight children : William L., Lorain M., Louisa C., Riley J., Louis E., Samuel J., Gorden N., Carrie L., and Ann J., all living; Ellsworth F., Alma J., and Clarence L. deceased; Mr. M. died July 19, 1866; married John C. Hart in 1875, and both reside upon the estate, and are members of the Wesleyan M. E. Church; have 1,400 acres; Mr. M. was one of the earliest settlers ; was School Commissioner, and held other offices of trust; the log hut that Mr. and Mrs. M. were married in still stands where it was erected.
Henry John, lab; Sec. 20; P. O. Oregon.
Hickey Mathew, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Still- man Valley.
Horleman D. A. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. White Rock.
Hulbert D. L. farmer ; Sec. 2. P. O. Stillman Valley.
Humphrey Silas, merchant; Stillman Valley. Hunter John, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. White Rock.
HURD DR. ARNOLD E. Sec. 1; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Norway, N. Y., Jan. 5, 1809; married Persis P. Brown, who died Aug., 1861; his present wife, Margaret V. Vandyke, was born in Union Co., Penn .; both members of the Congregational Church; have seven chil- dren : Sarah A., Henry E., Hiram H., Sew- ard, Horace G., Dauphin B. and Arnold E., Jr .; Dr. Hurd is one of the oldest settlers ; he came to this Co. Dec. 25, 1836; was Justice of the Peace some ten or twelve years; held office of School Com- missioner some years, and been promi- nently identified; his residence stands near the site of ground once the scene of the famous Stillman defeat; many inci- dents are related by him of his early pioneer life.
TANSEN LEWIS, farmer; Sec. 16: P. O. Byron.
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Jenkin John, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. White Rock.
Jenkins Stephen, Stillman Valley.
Jenkins Thos. J. farmer ; Sec. 11; P.O. White Rock.
Johnson L. L. G., P. M .: Stillman Valley.
JOHNSON PETER N. and PETER LAWSON, Farmers; Sec. 22; P. O. Stillman Valley; Mr. Johnson was born in Sweden in 1847; married Nellie Lawson in May, 1871, in this Co .; she was born in Sweden in 1845; have five children : Jennie, Tilda S., Caroline, Hilde- mary, and Ida M .; came to this country in May, 1871, and served with Homer D. Lewis two years; has occupied the pres- ent farm about four years, which he rents with his brother-in-law, Peter Lawson.
K ELLY SYLVESTER.
King J. H. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Stillman Valley.
King J. M. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Byron.
Kruise Jack, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Byron.
EWIS FREDERICK H.
L Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Stillman Val- ley; born in Ogle Co., in 1849; married Lucy A. Johnson, in Stillman Valley, in 1871 ; she was born in Ohio, in 1848; have two children: Charles H., born Sept. 28, 1873, and Harry, March 26, 1876; Mr. L. is son of Homer Lewis, one of the early settlers; have a farm of 160 acres, valued at $10,000; was born near his present es- tate, which was a complete wilderness; has often seen deer and wolves near the door when a boy, and Mrs. L. attended the Seminary at Rockford when the daughters of Stephen Mack were there to learn the ways of the whites.
LEWIS HOMER D. Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Stillman Valley ; born in Belcher- town, Mass., Jan. 18, 1822 ; married Adeline Bacon Jan. 6, 1848; she was born in Wor- cester, Mass., in 1826; have had seven children : Frank H., Laura M., Mary E., Carrie A., Lucy D., Charles H. (died March 10, 1860), Frank E. (died March 16, 1860) ; Mr. Lewis came to this Co. with his father, David Lewis, in 1838, traveling in an emigrant wagon from Mass., which occu- pied about six weeks; Mr. Lewis was the first Collector of this town in 1850; has farm of 250 acres ; Mrs. L. is a member of the Congregational Church.
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