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LEWIS L. MASON, Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Stillman Valley; horn in Belch- ertown, Mass., in 1830; married Helen Preston in this Co. Jan. 7, 1855; she was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., in 1836; have one child, Frank F., born Nov. 17, 1861; lost two children : Mity, four months, and Gertie, ten months of age; came to this Co. with his father, Deacon David Lewis, an old settler, in 1838, where he has since
lived; moved upon his present estate some four years since; was six weeks on the road from Mass. in a wagon; Mrs. L. at- tended the Seminary at Rockford when the children of Stephen Mack were scholars in the same institution.
LEVEY BENJAMIN, Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Stillman Valley ; born in Amster- dam, N. Y., Dec. 18, 1839; married Mar- garet Lepper in Amsterdam, N. Y., Dec. 27, 1868; she was born in Amsterdam, N. Y., Sept. 17, 1834; no children; both are members of the Methodist Church; owns 90 acres; came to this Co. and settled on his present estate in 1868, where he has since remained.
Longsden Edmond, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Byron.
Longsden Rufus, farmer ; Sec. 18; P.O.Byron.
MCGINNIS WM. farmer ; Sec. 26; P. O. White Rock.
Merryfield Riley, Sec. 14; P. O. Kishwaukee. Merryfield W. S. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Kishwaukee.
Miller W. A. farmer ; Sec. 11; P. O. Stillman Valley.
MILLIS JOHN, Farmer; Secs. 29 and 8; P. O. Byron; born in Guilford Co., N. C., in 1824; married Mary A. Whitaker in this Co. in Jan., 1854; she was born in Sangamon Co., III., Oct. 15, 1828; have two children, Addie and Paul; came to this Co. in 1848, remaining until 1850, when he crossed the plains to California; returned in 1853 and settled upon his pres- ent estate ; owns 150 acres ; had a thrilling experience on the plains, and experienced all the hardships of pioneer life.
Mink Gustus, Sec. 27; P. O. Paine's Point. Minot Charles.
Morgan Wm. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Byron. Morrill Elisha, farmer ; Sec. 21; P.O.Oregon. Morrill Jas. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Oregon.
N ELLY TIMOTHY, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Oregon.
Nippenan Hans, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Oregon.
Nippenan Henry, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Oregon.
Noble Oster, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Byron. NOBLE SETH, Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O Byron; born in Hampden Co., Mass., Jan. 20, 1802; married Mary MacIntyre Nov. 16, 1827; she was born in Delhi, Delaware Co., N. Y., Sept. 16, 1805; came to this Co. and settled on liis present estate in Sept., 1836; wife died July 6. 1845; married Maria Moore Dec. 6, 1852; she was born in Amsterdam, N. Y., Jan. 20, 1816; have had seven children, four of whom are living: Lorenda, Lucy, Francis A., Julia A., Osman, Lorain and Silas;
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Mr. N. is one of the earliest settlers; he raised some of the first wheat that was ever shipped to Chicago; was 18 miles to mill, and paid $1 per bushel for wheat, and threshed it himself; many incidents of pioneer life aretold by him of interest: two sons, Osman and Silas, have adjoining farms; has 400 acres, valued at 20,000; both are members of the M. E. Church.
NOBLE SILAS, Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Byron; born in this Co. in 1837; married Amanda Preston, in this Co., in 1861; she was born in Camden, N. Y., July, 1844; have four children: Osmer, Georgie, Albert and Frank; both are members of the M. E. Church; has 140 acres; Mr. N. is second son of Seth Noble, one of the earliest settlers in this Co.
NORTHRUP MRS. NANCY M.
Widow of George Northrup; Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Byron; born in Bradford Co., Penn., in 1803, and died in 1873; he married Nancy M. Snyder in Athens, Pa., in 1834; she was born in Bradford Co., Penn., in 1816; came to this Co, in 1854, and settled on the present estate; the children are: George M., Orlando S., Charles L., Mary M. and Sarah L .; two sons are married and live in Iowa ; Mr. N. was a self-made man, natural mechanic of unusual capacity; was beloved by all who knew him, and was prominently ident- itied with the interests of the Co.
SGOOD E. L. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Stillman Valley.
P AINE JOSEPH, laborer; Sec. 11; P. O. Byron.
PATRICK EDWARD W. Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Stillman Valley ; born in Ogle Co. in 1839; married Ellen Gould at her father's, Jan 4, 1870; have two children living: Emma G., born March, 1872; Arthur E., Oct., 1873; has 320 acres; was born and brought up on the farm he now occupies, his parents being among the earliest settlers of the Co.
PATRICK HENRY II. Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Hampden Co., Mass., May 25, 1825 ; married Anna F. Swan, in Byron, Oct. 3, 1860; she was born in Horseheads, N. Y., Jan. 20, 1838; have 5 children, all living: Maurice L., born Sept. 26, 1863; Carrie L., Jan. 4, 1865; Susie R., Dec. 11, 1870; Henry S., Sept. 6, 1872; Floyd H., Jan. 15, 1877; Mr. Patrick came to this Co. with his father, Samuel Patrick, in 1837, and settled in Black Walnut Grove; in 1850, Mr. P. crossed the plains to Cal .; Chas. Whee- lock, son of Judge Henry Wheelock, who accompanied him, was shot while on the journey; Mr. P. returned to this Co. in 1854, where he has since remained.
Peterson John, farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Bryon. Pluckey Wesley, laborer; P.O. Paine's Point.
Plucker John, farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Paine's Point.
Pratt George, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Byron. PRESTON GARDNER S. Farmer : Sec. 33; P. O. Bryon; born in Oneida Co., N. Y., June 11, 1828; came to this Co. in Oct., 1849, and settled upon his present estate ; have five children, all living: Cur- tis A., born Jan. 4, 1855; Carrie A., Jan. 20., 1857; Frank H., March 10, 1859; Jay W., April 18, 1862; Lyman, May 3, 1867; has 300 acres, valued at $20,000; is High- way Commissioner of Marion Tp., School Trustee at present time; lived in a log house when he first settled on his present estate.
Preston J. S. farmer ; Sec. 28; P. O. Byron. Preston Noah, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Byron.
R EEDS JOHN J. farmer ; Sec. 21; P. O. Oregon.
Reese Edwin, famer; Sec. 32; P. O. Oregon. Reese John, farmer ; Sec. 32; P. O. Oregon. Reese Thos. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Oregon.
REEVERTS GEERD, Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Oregon; horn in Kingdom of Hanover, Prussia, Oct. 24, 1840; mar- ried Hilke Shaffer in Oregon Sept. 13, 1862; she was born in Kingdom of Han- over, Prussia, Feb. 14, 1843; have eight children living: Elizabeth G., Frederick G., Mary G., Andrew G., Jennie D., Haukea G., Gertie L. and Frederica G .; lost one, Andrew G., died Feb. 14, 1867; came to this country in 1852 and settled near his present estate, where he has since resided; owns 160 acres, valued at $12,000; is School Director; members of Dutch Reformed Church.
Revel Wallace, laborer; Sec. 5; P. O. Still- man Valley.
Reeverts John, farmer; Sec. 16; P.O.Oregon. Rolfa Squire, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Paine's Point.
S AMPSON WILLIAM, Sec. 21; P. O. Paine's Point.
Savery E. W. Sec. 2; P. O. Stillman Valley. Sensor C. A. laborer; Sec. 32; P. O. Byron. Shean John, laborer; Sec. 10; P. O. White Rock.
Shean John, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. White Rock.
Shelly Jos. farmer ; Sec. 30; P. O. Oregon.
SHELLY SAMUEL, Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Oregon; born in Butler Co., Pa., in 1825; married Mary A. Schwartz, in Northampton Co., Pa., in 1851; she was born in same Co., in 1831; children are George A., Elizabeth J., Maggie M., Rosie A., Lydia E., and Abraham S .; Mary A. married William H. Knauss, who died and left one child, Edwin W., aged four- teen months; Mr. S. came to this Co. in
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1861, and settled on his present estate, con- sisting of 230 acres, valued at $20,000; is present School Director; are members of Dutch Reformed Church.
SHUART STEPHEN B. Sec. 3; P. O. Byron; born in Ohio, in 1837; mar- ried Julia A. Whitaker, at Marion, Jan. 22, 1867; she was born in Putnam Co., Ill., in 1833; have two children, Emma E., born Dec. 6, 1868, and one adopted boy, born Jan. 1, 1875; came to this Co. in 1857, and settled on his present estate; have farm of 155 acres, value $7,500; Mr. S. enlisted in 15th I. S. V., Co. H, in 1861; participated in battles of Shiloh, Vicks- hurg, Pittsburg Landing, and taken pris- oner at Ackworth, Ga., while with Sher- man on his March to the Sea; held in An- dersonville prison six months, when he was exchanged and discharged; he served over four years.
Snyder Daniel, lab; Sec. 27; P. O. Byron. Snyder Nelson, farm. Sec. 27; P. O. Byron.
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SOVEREIGN ISAAC II. Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Kishwaukee; born in Canada, Feb. 20, 1831; married Sarah J. Bartlett in 1852; she was born in Bean- ville, Canada West, in 1832: have four children : Clara E., Carrie E., William, and Minnie B .; Mr. S. came to this state in 1840, residing in Winnebago Co. until 1842, when he came to this Co. and settled on his present estate ; is the only surviving son of George Sovereign, who was born in Sussex Co., N. J., Aug. 12, 1798, and mar- ried Phobe F. Powell, Nov. 15, 1820; both are living on the homestead; they had nine children, only two of whom are living; Mary J., surviving daughter, pres- ent wife of Harvey Ross; George Sovereign has been prominently identified with the interests of the Co. during his life, and is in the enjoyment of good health; have farmı of 300 acres.
SPALDING HARRY, Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Byron; born in Bradford Co., Pa., Aug. 29, 1822; married Emily N. Parsons, in his present home, Dec. 25, 1851 ; has four children, all living : Ellen S., George L., Etta P., and Alfred K .; came to this Co. in 1836, with his father, Geo. W., the family following in 1837; served 6 years as Constable; has been School Di- rector 21 years; has 270 acres, valued at $14,000; was Ferryman at Byron 5 years, and Path Master 5 years; Mr. S. numbers among the early settlers, and relates many incidents of interest; has slept on the open prairie many nights, and remembers see- ing the bones of the dead on the field of the Black Hawk War.
Spreicker Jacob. Sprecker Levi.
Stagle Charles, farmer ; Sec. 27; P.O. Paine's Point.
tinghorst Henry.
Stiras Ira, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Byron. Stiras J. C. farmer ; Sec. 34; P. O. Byron.
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AYLOR AMBROSE, farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Byron.
TAYLOR JAMES, Farmer ; Sec. 2; P. O. Byron ; born in Franklin Co., O., Feb. 16, 1823; married Martha Conway, in this Co., Dec. 12, 1852; she was born in Morgan Co., O., July 25, 1831 ; have four children living: Ambrose, Evalina L., Sherman and Martha; lost one, Benson; died Jan. 12, 1865; came to this Co. with his father, Ambrose Taylor, and settled on his present estate a few years after his coming; has 420 acres; made many trips to Chicago with oxen; he lived in a log house which still stands near the door of his house; bored holes in the side af the shanty and huug pegs upon which he constructed a bedstead and other necessities of pioneer life.
Taylor S. D. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Stillman Valley.
TRAXLER PETER, Farmer : Sec. 27; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Canada Nov. 26, 1808; married Agnes E. Messmore in Canada in 1828; she was born March 14, 1811; they have had seven children : Chas. R., Michael W., Rebecca E., Mary J., Lucy A., Edwin D. and Francis L .; Charles R. died while cross- ing the plains near Laramie June 11, 1852; Mary J., March 7, 1845; Edwin D., Sept. 16, 1851; Mr. T. came to this Co. in 1840, and settled near his present estate; has 120 acres; his wife is a member of Con- gregational Church; country was new when they came, and Mrs. T. has often yoked up the oxen and gone miles gather- ing wood; it was thirty miles to nearest mill.
TRUMBULL ASAPH M. Farmer ; Sec. 9; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in East Windsor, Conn., Sept. 13, 1813; mar- ried Sarah M. Gotshall in Northumber- land Co., Pa., March 8, 1838; she was born April 6, 1819, and died Aug. 3, 1842; Mr. F. came to this Co. in July, 1839, living near Byron two years, when he settled upon his present estate; married Mary M. Patrick Oct. 12, 1843; she died Ang. 10, 1860; left two children: George and Minnie, both deceased; married his present wife, Honor Preston, Aug. 6, 1861 ; have one son living, and settled upon adjoining estate; Mr. T. has 300 acres ; has been Supervisor one year, Assessor, Trustee, Treasurer and Highway Com- missioner; settled in a log house near Byron; the first crop of wlicat he raised traveled to St. Charles, fifty miles, to get it ground, snow fifteen inches deep and bitter cold, this is but an instance con- nected with his pioneer life.
W TATERMILDER LEWEY, laborer; Sec. 30; P. O. Oregon.
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WELD DANIEL, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Windham Co., Vt., March 10, 1801; married Almira Lee in Conway, Mass., Sept. 26, 1827; she was born in Abbott, Vt., Oct. 28, 1799; they had eight children : William Henry, Warren D., Edward H., Sarah J., John M., Charles F; two twins deceased; Mr. Weld settled in this Co. on his present estate in 1844, and has experienced all the hardships of pioneer life; made many trips to Chicago, occupying one week in the journey; has 207 acres besides grist mill; his son Henry enlisted in 34th Regt. I. S. V. as Captain; served seven months and was honorably discharged; Edward Weld enlisted in 34th Regt. I. S. V., First Lieutenant, mustered in 1862; participated in battles of Corinth, Murfreesboro; was taken prisoner at Stone River and sent to Libby Prison; was exchanged some months afterwards and returned to his regiment; engaged in the battles at Mis- sionary Ridge, Lookout Mountain, and crossed the country with Sherman on his March to the Sea; Republican.
Weld E. H. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Stillman Valley.
WELD HENRY, Blacksmith; Sec. 24; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Wind- ham Co., Vt., in 1828; married Sarah D. Page in this Co. in 1860; she was born in Ohio in 1844; have one child, Grace E., born in Feb., 1861; came to this Co. in 1844 with his father, Daniel Weld, one of our earliest settlers; built a shop in Big Walnut Grove, where he first worked at his trade, after serving an apprenticeship; in 1849 he crossed the plains to Cal., where he remained until the Spring of 1851; he again crossed returning in 1853, when he purchased a farm, following that business some years; two years ago he settled on his present place, building the shop he now occupies, and has erected a fine residence adjoining; is Justice of the Peace, and has held that office about four years; has been Township Treasurer, and otherwise connected with the interests of the Co .; enlisted in 34th Regt. I. S. V., Co. E, as Captain, and served seven months.
Weld J. & D. farmers; Sec. 28; P. O. Still- man Valley.
Weld Warren D. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Stillman Valley.
Wells G. W. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Oregon. Whitaker S. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Byron.
WHITAKER WILLIAM J. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Byron; born in Putnam Co., Ill., Sept. 13, 1833; married Adelaide Mix June 21, 1865 ; she was born in Jacksonville Jan. 20, 1836; have had five children : Lelia E., William St. John and Ann E., ; twins, Addie M. and George, who died Jan. 15, 1875; she is a member of the Congregational Church; came to this
Co. with his father, John W., in 1835, and settled near his present estate; has been School Director twelve years; his father was Justice of the Peace many years; Mrs. W. remembers of riding from Dixon to Byron when a small girl with Stephen Mack; and both tell of seeing a dead squaw encased in bark and left in a tree for burial; other incidents are told by this early pioneer of their early life; has 205 acres.
WHITE JOHN H. Farmer and Dealer in Agricultural Implements; Sec. 3; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Vir- ginia, Jan. 14, 1811; married Melinda S. George, in Va., Dec. 5, 1833; she was born in May, 1817; have had eleven children: Mary E., James G., Thos. M., Ann E., Robert F. J., Joshua H., Willie V., John S., John Samuel, named after an elder brother now deceased, Joseph B., and one son that died in infancy; Mr. W. came to this Co. and settled in Black Wal- nut, where he lived seven years, removing to Rockford, where he engaged in the grain business eight years, when he settled upon his present estate; he is Commis- sioner of Highways, Trustee of Schools, and has been otherwise identified with the interests of the Co .; has 160 acres of land and a warehouse at Stillman Valley, where for two years past he has engaged in grain business and agricultural imple- ments.
WHITE JOSHUA, Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Loudoun Co., Va., in 1814; married Lucy A. Brown at Byron, Ill .. in 1842; she was born in Mass., Oct. 13, 1817; they have seven chil- dren living : James D., Charles F., George W., Julia, John E., Frank and Lizzie; two twin brothers deceased; Mr. W. settled in this Co. in 1838; engaged in stock busi- ness; in 1841 built flat boats and shipped the first live stock ever shipped to New Orleans; engaged in furniture business at Rockford two years, and settled in White Oak Springs, (then) Territory of Wiscon- sin, where he engaged in mercantile busi- ness; in 1846 was a delegate to the 1st Territorial Convention that formed the constitution of the state; spent the season of '48 in Chicago, and returned to this Co. and settled upon his beautiful farm; represented this Co. as Supervisor seven- teen or eighteen years; also this district in the Legislature in '57-'58; has been a resident of this Co. forty years.
WILBUR CHARLES, Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Byron ; born in Oneida Co., N. Y., in 1817; married Ann Shaw in Trenton, N. Y., Feb. 20, 1839; she was born in Otsego Co., N. Y., Feb. 7, 1817; have one child living, Harriet N., present wife of John C. Stires ; they have one child, Mabel, born Sept., 1877; Mr. W. came to this Co. in 1843, and settled on his present estate ; his family are descendants of Sam-
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uel Wilbur, from Dorchester, Eng., who came to this country in 1634; they pur- chased Rhode Island, and William Cod- dington was governor and Samuel Wilbur, assistant; he died in 1656; Sam'l Wilbur, Jr., came to Portsmouth in 1644 and died in 1700; he inherited all the land in Rhode Island; William Wilbur, son of Joseph, died in 1710; Samuel W., son of William, came in 1610, and died in 1640; Charles Wilbur, son of last named, born Aug., 1732, and died at a good old age; grandfather Aaron Wilbur moved from R. I. to N. Y. in 1770 and died in 1828; Mr. Wilbur's father, Barnabas, was born in Vt., May 3, 1782, and died in 1862; Mr. W. has been Justice of the Peace sixteen years, and otherwise identified with the interests of the Co .; have 160 acres of land.
WILCOX FRANCIS W. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Windham Co., Vt., in 1840; married Mary A. Atwood in this Tp. Jan. 1, 1867; she was born in Essex Co., Canada, in 1848; have three children : Chester, born Oct. 8, 1867; Martha, Sept. 20, 1871, and one not yet christened, Sept. 30,1877; Mr. W. came to this Co. in the Spring of 1861, and set- tled in Black Walnut Grove, near his present estate; has 100 acres; has been School Director and served as Town Col- lector one year ; is half brother to Stephen G. Perry, one of the earliest settlers; both members of M. E. Church.
Wilcox J. G. farmer ; Sec. 18; P. O. Byron. Wilmorth A. B. farm ; Sec. 26; P. O. Byron. Wilmorth C. N. farmer ; Sec. 26; P. O. Byron.
Wilmarth Fred, farm; Sec. 26; P. O. Byron.
WOODCOCK JOHN B. Farmer;
Sec. 27; P. O. Byron; born in Prescott, Canada, in 1825; married Lucy Martin in Ogle Co. in May, 1849; she was born in Canada July 20, 1822; have had six chil- dren : Ella E., Walter S., Antoinette N., John D. and two deceased; came to this Co. with his father, Freeman W., in 1845, and settled in Nashua Tp., where he re- mained five years, then moved upon his present estate; both are members M. E. Church; owns 500 acres; held office of Deputy Co. Clerk.
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OUNGS TIIOMAS, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Stillman Valley.
YOUNGS OGDEN B. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Cuya hoga Co., O., June 14, 1822; married Emma C. Norton; she was born in Genesee Co., N. Y., March 7, 1828; have had seven children : Mary E., Thomas G., Henry J., Bertha E. and Alice M., all liv- ing; Mary E. and Bertha, deceased; Mr. Young settled in this Co. in 1838 and en- gaged in farming; represented this Co. in the Legislature in 1868-'69; also has heen Justice of the Peace for several years, both before and since his term in the Legisla- ture; also served two terms as Supervisor of this Co., and been prominently identi- fied; he participated in the organization of the lynch company formed for the pro- tection of their homes from thieves that infested the country at an early day.
ZIGLER JACOB, laborer; Sec. 32; P. O. Byron.
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A GNEW JAMES, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Stillman Valley.
Agnew John, Jr., farmer ; Sec. 2; P. O. Davis Junction.
Agnew Wm. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Davis Junction.
Alvin John, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Holcomb. Armour Wm. farm ; Sec. 29; P. O. Holcomb.
B AKER L. C. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Still- man Valley.
BAKER T. H. Farmer; Sec. 21 : P. O. Davis Junction; born in Niagara Co., N. Y., Feb. 6, 1824: married Sophia Forbes in March, 1852; she was born in Nov., 1833, and died in June, 1869; had two children, Walter H. and Francis T., who died May 30, 1861 ; his present wife, Eliza- beth A. Leonard, was born in Conn. Aug. 13, 1838; have one child, Bessie L., born April 20, 1876; Mr. B. came to this Co. in 1849, and settled on his present estate in 1854; owns 700 acres, valued at $35,000; both members Baptist Church; country was open prairie when he came; is School Treasurer and otherwise prominently known in the Co.
Barber Nelson, farmer ; Sec. 10; P. O. Davis Junction.
Barrows R. M.
Beach A. R. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Holcomb.
BEACH BENONI L. Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Stillman Valley ; born in Ontario Co., N. Y., May 21, 1804; married Harriet M. Blakely; she was born in Franklin Co., Mass., Nov. 12, 1803; have had thirteen children, ten of whom are living: Hulda, Stephen A., Albert, Alpheus, William La- fayette. Traphenia, Olive, Eliza J. and Martha; Stephen A. served in the war about three years and was honorably dis- charged; have lost three: Oscar enlisted in 2d I. V. C., serving two years, and died after returning home: Francis enlisted in 33d I. V. I., served two years and died at Vicksburg, and Alson, who died in 1855; Mr. B. came to this Co. and settled near his present estate in 1843; occupied his present home in 1845; owns 240 acres: in the organization of land into townships, Mr. B. served as Justice of the Peace, and has been prominently known throughout the Co .; the country was wild and unset- tled when he came to this Co .; Chicago was the only place for supplies, and to Beloit, Wis., to mill.
Beach Wm. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Holcomb. Bedford H. farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Holcomb. Benson A. M. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Davis Junction.
Benson Wm. farmer; Sec. 25; P.O.Holcomb.
Bigelow Nelson, farmer ; Sec. 14; P. O. Davis Junction.
Bigalow W. K. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Davis Junction.
BLACKMAN L. W. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Davis Junction ; born in Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1846; married Olive Stevens in 1867; she was born in Chemung Co., N. Y., in 1844; have one child, Henry W., born Feh. 3, 1871 ; came to this Co. in 1858 and settled in Monroe Tp. with his father, Walter Blackman, an old settler; in 1861 he settled on his present estate, where he has since resided.
BOIES ISRAEL, Director of Butter Factory : Sec. 23; P. O. Davis Junction ; born in Hampden Co., Mass., in 1808; left that state when four years of age with his parents and settled in Cortland Co., N. Y., where he resided until 1859, when he re- moved to Lafayette Co., Wis .; in 1865 he came to this state and settled in McHenry Co., where he first commenced dairy busi- ness; in 1876 he came to this Co. and erected a factory at Byron, it being the first building of the kind in this Co .; in the Spring of 1877 he settled in Davis Junction, and the company of which he is a director erected a commodious build- ing for dairy facilities, and is doing a fair and prosperous business: the amount of butter manufactured from Aug. 1 to Feb. 1 was 20,000 pounds; married Mary Ives in 1835; she was born in Cortland Co., N. Y., in 1813; have four children: Jane, William A., Catherine and Walter R .; lost four: Catherine, Clarissa, Harriet, Sarah. BRACE P. Hardware Merchant; Davis Junction; born in Schuyler Co., N. Y., July 29, 1835; came to this state in 1860, and settled in Rochelle, where he was em- ployed in the hardware business about two years, when he removed to Iowa and engaged in farming, returning to Rochelle after two years residence in that state; in 1875 he came to this village and settled in business; has a fine stock of hardware, and is prominently known and identified with the interests of the town.
Brooks J. W. farm ; Sec. 25; P. O. Holcomb. Brotzman Charles, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Holcomb.
Brown Charles, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Davis Junction.
Builthouse Joseph, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Davis Junction.
BURDICK EMERY I. Carriage Maker and Blacksmith; Davis Junction ; born in Genesee Co., N. Y., Nov. 31, 1847; married Levia C. Cole June 15, 1868; she was born in Milton, Rock Co., Dec. 18, 1849; have one child, adopted, eight years
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