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of age; Mr. B. came to this country in 1862 and settled in Milton, Wis., where he resided one year, when he enlisted in the 33d W. V. I., Co. F. in 1863; participated in battles of Vicksburg, Jackson, Mobile, Black River, Pleasant Hill. Red River Campaign, Nashville; served under Sher- man, Grant and Thomas, receiving an honorable discharge at the close of the war. In April, 1875, he settled in this village, forming co-partnership with James Wilson in the manufacture of carriages and blacksmithing; have built two shops to accommodate their business, and have also erected a fine dwelling and otherwise added to the growth and prosperity of the place.
C ALWELL ALFRED, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Davis Junetion.
Carmichael H. farm ; S. 30; P. O. Holcomb. CARMICHAEL PATRICK, Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Stillman Valley ; born in Ireland Feb. 2, 1820; married Jane Graham in 1844; she was born in Canada in 1824; have eleven children: John, Mary J., Samuel T., Hugh, Eliza, James P., Aleck, and twins, William N. and Sarah, and Etta; Mary J. married William Agnew, and lives near his estate; Samuel married Alida Taylor; Ella married Elihu Agnew ; John married and settled in Iowa; he enlisted in the 60 days' men, I. V. I., and was held in service 90 days; Mr. C. came to this country in 1859, and settled in this Co. the same year ; has been School Trustee and Road Commissioner; owns 120 acres, valued at $6,000; country was new when he settled, neighbors being some miles distant.
Carmichael T. farm; S. 20; P. O. Holcomb. Carr Lucius P. minister ; Sec. 20; P. O. Still- man Valley.
CHESHIRE JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Holcomb; born Sept. 8, 1823, in Hampshire Co., Va .; came to White Rock in 1853, and settled upon his present farm in 1859; owns 320 acres, valued at $50 per aere; married Lydia Champion March 13, 1859; she was born Sept. 27, 1830, in Can- ada; had three children, one now living, Nina B., born July 18, 1864; he is a School Director; is a Republican.
Cogwell M. farm; Sec. 25; P. O. Holcomb. COLWELL LEMUEL, Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Milford; born in Frederick Md., Aug. 24, 1824; married Eliza Pell in 1870; she was born in England Feb. 18, 1844; have two children : Emily E., born April 7, 1872, and Bertha I., Sept. 2, 1875; came to this state in 1843, with his father, Benjamin Colwell, and settled in Cherry Valley, Wise Co., where he remained until 1856, when he settled on his present estate of 8212 acres; is District Director at the present time, having held that office for three years; wife is a member of the
Church of the Disciples; this section was all prairie when he settled ; his estate had been taken up by a Chicago firm; could travel in any direction.
Cooley J. H. Sec. 34; P. O. Holcomb.
CORCORAN JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Milford : born in Ireland in 1816; married Bridget Rigney ; she was born in Ireland in 1818; have eleven children: Bernard, Christopher, Catherine, Mary, Martin, John, Joseph, James, Bridget, Julia and Michael; lost one child in infancy; came to this country in 1855, stopping in N. Y. four and a half years, when he moved to Rockford, and finally settled in this Co., on his present estate of 160 acres and 4812 acres in Winnebago Co., valued at $8,320; there was but a shell for a house when he settled, and not a tree on the place; the farm has been greatly im- proved and is in good condition ; Bernard is married and living in Rockford; Cath- erine married Mark Henneberry and they reside in Chicago.
CROSBY FREDERICK L. Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. New Milford : born in Cheshire Co., N. H, in 1846; married Elizabeth Larmanie Feb. 20, 1868; she was born in Ireland Nov. 29, 1848; have three children: Mary E., Clara M. and Anna II .; he came to this state in 1854, and settled in Rockford, where he re- mained until 1868, when he settled on his present estate of 240 acres, valued at $14,400.
D ALEY FRANK, Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Davis Junction; born in Ireland, June 6, 1825; married Eliza J. Turley Dec. 16, 1865; she was born in Ireland June 6, 1840; they have one child ; married and settled in Rockford; came to this country in 1851, and settled in Herkimer Co., N. Y., where he engaged in farming until 1864, when he came to this Co. and settled on his present estate of 340 acres valued at $13,600; country was mostly prairie lands when he came here, yet was generally settled in his neighbor- hood.
DAKE DANIEL N. Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Davis Junction; born in Livingston Co., N. Y., in 1837; married Rebecca L. Traxler, daughter of Peter Traxler, one of the oldest settlers of this Sec .; she was born in Canada in 1836; they have three children: Charles B, Clarence M. and George D .; came to this state with his father, Benjamin Dake, in 1854, and settled in Marion, on what was then known as the Morley Place; at that time the country was entirely new, the prairie being broken only by the roads of the settlers; Mr. D. owns a farm on the Sectional Road, consisting of 130 acres, and rents the farm he now occupies of 200 acres; both members of the Baptist Church.
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DAKE WILLIAM W. Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Livings- ton Co., N. Y., in 1831; married Rebecca N. Lowe Dec. 24, 1852; she was born in Livingston Co., N. Y., in 1899: they have two children: Florence A., born in 1856; Libbie, 1860; came to this Co. in 1845, and settled on his present estate in 1861; has 125 acres valued at $6,500; both members of Baptist Church ; held the office of Com- missioner of High ways and School Director; the land south of his place was unimproved and sold for $2.50 per acre; his daughter Florence married William Dempsey, aud is living in Neenah, Wis .; John H. Lowe, father of Mrs. D., aged 74 years, lives with his children, and is an old resident of Livings- ton Co., N. Y.
DAVIS HON. JEREMIAHI,
Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Davis Junction ; whose portrait appears in this work, is the eldest son of Jeremiah R. Davis, who was born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Feb. 8, 1802; the subject of this sketch was born in Hornellsville, Steuben Co., N. Y., June 2, 1826; at the age of thirteen his father and family moved to Milton, Wis. (his father being one of the earliest settlers of that state); in 1850 Jeremiah went to Cal., where he engaged in mining until the Fall of 1851, when he returned to Milton, Wis .; in 1853 the Hon. Joseph Goodrich and Mr. D. became the principal founders of Mil- ton Academy, having built and entirely supported that institution until its incor- poration as a college July 2. 1867, and has continued a director to the present time; this college is one of the foremost institu- tions in that state; Mr. D. was engaged in mercantile pursuits in Milton until the Spring of 1858, when he moved to his present location in the Co., where he en- gaged in farming, his family following the next Summer; at the present time he owns and works a farm of 1,100 acres valued at $67,000; was Supervisor of this Tp. ten years, a member of the 27th General Assembly of Illinois in 1871-12, is Director of the Forest City Insurance Company of Rockford, Director of the Rockford National Bank, the largest stockholder west of Elgin, and within a few days Director of C. & P. R. R., Treasurer of Rock River Butter Factory, and founder of Davis Junction, which was laid out in May, 1875, at the crossing of the Chicago, Rockford & Northern and the Chicago & Pacific R. R .; married Jennie Goodrich in Milton. Wis., April 20, 1852; she was born in Alfred, Allegany Co., N. Y., Feb. 6, 1828; Mrs. D. is the daughter of Hon. Joseph Goodrich, founder of the Town of Milton, and one of the founders of Milton College, a lineal descendant of the sixth generation of John Goodrich, who emi- grated from 'England and settled in Wethersfield, Conn .; they had eight chil- dren: J. Milton, born in Milton, July 14,
1854; George Rudolph, in Milton, June 22, 1857, and died Oct. 6, 1857; Alice Jennie, in Milton, Dec. 21, 1858; Henry Goodrich, in Milton Dec. 26, 1860; Charles Ezra, in this Co., Sept. 23, 1863; Elbert Lincoln, March 10, 1866; Minnie Ella, July 22, 1869, died June 20, 1870; Mabel Jessie, July 29, 1874.
Deckerman J. D. farm ; Sec. 17; P. O. Davis Junction.
Dempsey John, farm ; S. 33; P.O. Holcomb. Dempsey Robert, farm ; Sec. 23; P. O. Davis Junction.
Dempsey Wm. farm; Sec. 23; P. O. Davis Junction.
Dentler J. K. merchant; Davis Junction.
Dickerman L. farm; Sec. 18; P. O. Stillman Valley.
DUNHAM L. CHAS. Blacksmith; Holcomb; born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., in 1837; married Frances C. Wemple Dec. 25, 1865; she was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., in 1829; have six children: Fran- cis A., Emma B., Charles E., Henry A., and William Holcomb, named after the village; came to this state in 1848, and settled in Winnebago Co., where he learned his trade; with the exception of three years and a service in the Rebellion, he has been a resident of this Co .; enlisted April 14, 1861, in the 11th I. S. V., Co. D, three months' men, serving his time; again enlisted in August, '61, in 8th I. S. V., Co L, and participated in 2d battle of Manasses, and seven days' battles, Malvern Hill, Fredricksburg, Beverly Ford, Cul- pepper, and many others; served under McLellan, Burnside, Hooker, Mead, and others, until the close of the war, and was honorably discharged; in 1865 went to Iowa for two years, and in October, 1875, settled in this village, where he has since resided, engaged in his professional call- ing.
E GAN JOHN. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Davis Junction : born in Ireland, 1838; married Ellen McEvoy, widow of Joseph Coughlin, in April, 1874; she was born in Ireland in 1831 ; have no children ; came to this country in 1861, and settled in this Co. the same year, being employed by A. Walker, one of the old settlers; Mrs. E. came to this country in 1864, and settled in this Co. in 1868.
Eyster Cyrus, farm; Sec. 33; P. O. Holcomb.
F AHAY MATHEW.
Fay D. C. farm ; S. 3; P. O. Davis Junction. Foster J. D. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Davis Junction.
Foster Johnson, farm; Sec. 12; P. O. Davis Junction.
Foster Wm. L. farm; Sec. 13; P. O. Davis Junction.
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Fox Edward, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Davis Junction.
FRASER GEORGE W. Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Davis Junction; born in Oneida Co., N. Y., in 1835; married Sophia Nash in 1859; she was born in Steuben Co., N. Y., in 1837; have five children : Jefferson E., Marshall E., Ifoward E., Olive A. and Alta E .; lost one child, twin to Alta, tliat died in infancy; Mr. F. came to this Co. in April, 1861, and settled near his present estate, and pur- chasing the same year the farm he now occupies; has 340 acres, valued at $20,000; part of his estate was prairie when he pur- chased, but the country generally was im- proved and under cultivation; holds the office of school trustee, and both are mem- bers of the Methodist Church.
Fraser Jeff. G. farm ; Sec. 35; P.O.Holcomb. Frantz T.P. mason ; Sec. 35; P. O. Holcomb. Freeman J. A. Friday Wm.
G ENDERS HENRY, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. New Milford.
Gibson J. B. farm ; S. 11; P. O. New Milford. Gonld D. W. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Davis Junction.
Grishord J. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Holcomb. Graham James, farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Still- man Valley.
H AIGHT S. F. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. New Milford.
Hains A., Sec. 33; P. O. Holcomb.
Hain G. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Holcomb. Harmon G. G. farm ; S. 33; P. O. Holcomb. Hastings P. E. merchant; Holcomb.
HAWN DANIEL J. Miller ; Sec. 24; P. O. Davis Junction; born in Mout- gomery Co., N. Y., Aug. 30, 1839; married Foressa Pease Nov. 13, 1866; she was born in Parsonsville, Me., Sept. 16, 1849; have three children: Alice, born Dec. 11, 1869, Myra, Jan. 5, 1874, Minnie, April 12, 1876; came to this state in 1855 and settled in New Milford, Winnebago Co .; in Aug., 1862, enlisted in 74th I. S. C., Co. K; par- ticipated in battles of Perrysville, Stone River, Mission Ridge, Resaca and other battles; was wounded at Hadairsville, May 17, 1863, and disabled from further service; was mustered ont at Cairo, Ill., and received an honorable discharge; re- turned to New Milford, where he remained until '67, when he came to this Co. and followed his profession until 1876, when he engaged in farming; has 170 acres, valued at $8,000.
Hays H. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Holcomb. Herron John.
Hewitt J. farm ; Sec. 9; P. O. Davis Junction. Hickey J. farm ; S. 5; P. O. Stillman Valley.
Hill M. J., M. D., Davis Junction.
HILLS WILLIAM, Proprietor Junc- tion llouse, Davis Junction; born in Washington Co., N. Y., in 1827; married Amy Carpenter Dec. 5, 1850; she was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., in 1825; have two children: William G. and Libbie, who married A. II. Gabel, and are residents of Utica, N. Y .; Mr. Hills came to this Co. in Sept., 1876, and settled in this village; rented the Junction Ilouse in Sept., 1877, and has conducted it successfully since that time; his father, George Hills, is one of the oldest settlers of Washington Co., N. Y.
Hollman J. M., Sec, 2; P. O. Davis Junction. Hopkins Jerry, Justice of the Peace; Davis Junction.
llotelling W. P. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. New Milford.
Hurd H. II. farm ; S. 8; P.O. Stillman Valley. RELAND WILLIAM.
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ACKSON SETHI, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Davis Junction ; born in Scholarie Co., N. Y., Dec. 23, 1805; married Bricius Androus Jan. 25, 1826; she was born Ang. 4, 1810, and died Feb. 11, 1837; had four children : Sylvester S., born May 24, 1827; Andrew, April 11, 1830, Julia A., July 14, 1833, and died Jan. 12, 1846, Mary J., July 28, 1836, died Sept. 27, 1857; Betsy M. Crawford, second wife, was born March 9, 1805, and died Aug. 9, 1852; had two children: Saxton K., born Oet. 26, 1840, Catherine M., Nov. 24, 1842; his present wife, Mary Stillman, was born at West- moreland, N. Y., Nov. 23, 1824; have three children : Wallace S., born Sept. 29, 1854, Henry E., Nov. 5, 1857, Charlie E., Jan. 12, 1861; Mr. J. came to this Co. in 1854 and settled on his present estate of 97 acres, valued at $5,850; was Path Master some years, and is prominently known throughout the town; he broke the first track for the road passing his residence, which is the main thoroughfare between Rockford and Rochelle .; has often seen deer pass the road, and experienced all the hardships of pioneer life; in 1874 he with his sons erected a fine residence, in which they now reside; Mrs. J. is a member of the Baptist Church.
Jackson S. K. farm; Sec. 25; P. O. Davis Junction.
Jackson W. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Davis Junction.
Jenkins Henry, Sec. 1; P. O. New Milford. Johnson J. C. Sec. 26; P. O. Davis Junction. Johnson Peter, Sec. 26; P. O. Davis Junction. Jueal Elias, farmer.
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KENDALL JOSEPH E. Merchant
at Davis Junction; born in Kane Co., Ill., 1846; married Mary Shields in December, 1867; have two children: Flora E. and Jennie M .; Mr. K. eulisted in 1864, in 147th I. S. V., Co. F; participated in battles of Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta, Resaca, and through the western cam- paign, also with Sherman on his March to the Sea; mustered out at Savannah, Ga., receiving his discharge at Springfield, Ill., at the close of the war: came to this vil- lage and settled in 1875, erecting the first store and dwelling on the principal street, where he has since followed his business with a large stock of groceries and drugs; Mr. K. is a young man and growing up with the industries of the place.
Kessler John, carpenter, Sec. 35; P. O. Hol- comb.
Kester John.
Knott C. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Holcomb. Knott C. F. farm; Sec. 27; P. O. Holcomb. Knott Godfried, farm; S. 27; P.O. Holcomb. Knott Hiram J. farm; S. 27; P.O. Holcomb. Knott Valentine, farm; Sec. 10; P. O. Davis Junction.
Knott Wm. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Holcomb. L ETTS D. M. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. New Milford.
Letts Geo. farm; Sec. 2; P. O. New Milford. Letts Wm. farm ; Sec. 2; P. O. New Milford. Laity George.
M CALLISTER ALBERT, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Holcomb.
McCormick Jas. farm; Sec. 13; P. O. Davis Junction.
MCDONOUGH RICHARD, Farm ; Sec. 3; P. O. New Milford; born in Ire- land in 1818: married Sarah J. Burwell October 3, 1841 ; she died Aug. 14, 1853: had three children: Martha, Rachael and Allen; married Mary E. Burwell March 14, 1858, and she died Oct. 3, 1863; had one child: Leon, born Nov. 10, 1859; his present wife, Almira Baird, was born in Sullivan Co., N. Y., in 1831; have one child: Clyde, born April 24, 1866; Mr. M. came to this Co. at an early day, hav- ing lived in Vermont some years and in Canada, where he engaged in farming; in 1850 he came to this Co. from that province, purchased his present estate of 80 acres, which was at that time govern- ment land, the town being very sparsely settled.
McFarland J. farm ; S. 1 ; P. O. New Milford. McQuirton John.
Michael S. farmer ; Sec. 28; P. O. Holcomb. MONAHAN MICHAEL, Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Davis Junction; born in Ireland in 1830; married Ellen McCor- mick, at Rockford, in 1857; have ten chil-
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dren : Annie, James, Eliza, Mary, Edward, Isaac, Frank, Charles, Gregory and Thomas; came to this country in 1851 and settled in Staten Island, where he remained until 1856, when he came to this Co. and settled in Lynnville, remaining five years. at which time he moved upon his present estate; has 200 acres, valued at $8,000; were but two houses on the road when he settled, and the country was all prairie; could go to Rockford, Rochelle, or Dement without passing a fence; Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the Catholic Church.
Moody R. farm ; S. 22; P. O. Davis Junction. Moore E. E. farmer; Secs. 25 and 26; P. O. Holcomb.
Morris A. laborer; Holcomb.
MORSE ELIJAH R. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Davis Junction; born in Orange Co., Vt., March 6, 1820; mar- ried Almira Lowell, who was born in Orange Co., Vt., June 6, 1820; have six children living: Jennie F., born Dec. 17, 1847, wife of J. P. Eddy, Oscar E., September 25, 1851, Franklin E., June 30, 1853, Justin E., Dec. 21, 1855, Willet O., March 9, 1858, Minnie E., July 31, 1863; have lost two children: Martha C., wife of W. H. Wortman, born May 27, 1844, and died March 5, 1875, Aurie P., born May 2, 1846, and died March 4, 1861 ; Mr. M. came to this Co. in 1854 and settled on his present estate of 282 acres, where he erected a small house for his accommo- dation until he built in 1860-'61; was mostly open prairie when he settled, there being but six or seven families in this quarter of the town ; is present Road Com- missioner, and held the office of Path Master and School Director; Mrs. M. is a member of Methodist Church.
Mower D. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Molcomb.
MURRAY JOHN, Physician; Hol- comh; born in Scotland March 4, 1825; married Elsia Elliot, at Nevada, Iowa, in Sept., 1873; she was born in Kane Co., Ill., in 1841; have no children; came to this State in Sept., 1850, and settled in DeKalh Co., where he practiced his pofession; in 1863 established himself in this neighbor- hood, and finally settled in the Village of Holcomb, where he has erected a fine residence; was one of the first settlers in the village, and is prominently known throughout the town; John Elliot, father of Mrs. M., one of the oldest settlers in Kane Co., is at present with them.
N ASH ALFRED, Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Davis Junction ; born in Oneida Co., N. Y., in 1839; married Adelaide Iverson in 1862; she was born in Norway in 1842; have three children: Helen A., Arthur E. and Walter D .; came to this Co. with his father, Jeremiah Nash, in 1859, living with him until he was married, when he settled upon his present estate; has 140 acres, valued at $7,000.
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Nash C. farmer ; Sec. 25; P. O. Holcomb. Nash J. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Holcomb.
NASHOLD JOHN J. Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. New Milford ; born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., in 1840; married Robey Smith in 1862; she was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., in 1840; have five children: Marion A., Ethel, Lena, Bertie and Henry S .; lost one child: Orville, born in 1868 and died in 1872; came to this state in 1867 and settled in Rockford, remaining two years, when he moved to New Milford, where he lived until 1874, when he settled on his present place; rents farm of 240 acres.
NORTON ORLO W. Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Stillman Valley; born in Gen- esee Co., N. Y., in 1825; married Margaret Langton in 1853; she died in July, 1862 ; had three children : Ada C., Mary L. and Chas. H .; his present wife, Almira Carruth, was born in Genesee Co., N. Y., in April, 1830, and they were married in Sept., 1863; have three children: Harriet M., Arthur E. and Edna R .; he is a member of the Methodist Church, and his wife of the Congregational; came to this Co. in 1855 with his father, Gould G., who is still liv- ing, and settled on his present estate; Gould H. Norton, a brother, served with some distinction in Co. A, 33d I. V. I .: was wounded hy a spent ball at Vieks- burg, and participated in many battles ; there were but five houses in the Tp. when Mr. N. first settled, and these were located on the lines of the Tp .; nearest market was LaSalle, 60 miles distant, and a small mill at the mouth of the Stillman; he has often been lost on the prairie when return- ing home, and experienced all the vicissi- tudes of pioneer life.
F APPER D. C. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Davis Junction.
Prentice John, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Davis Junction.
R ALPH HENRY, farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Davis Junction.
Revelle Wallace, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Still- man Valley.
Richardson Robert, Sr., farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Davis Junction.
RICHARDSON ROBERT, JR., Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Davis Junction ; born in England in 1851; married Jessie Murdock in 1861; she was born in Scot- land in 1842; have six children : Mary E., Clara G., Jennie J., Gertie B., Elizabeth, and Charles J .; came to this country in 1852, and settled in Westchester Co., N. Y., where he remained until 1861, when he came to this state, and settled in Winne- bago Co .; in 1866 he came to this Co., and in 1871 settled on his present estate; owns 100 acres ; Mrs. R is a member of the Pres-
byterian Church, and Mr. R. is an Episco- palian, but both attend the Methodist and Baptist Churches, they being the only religious denominations in this neighbor- hood.
RICE JOHN R. Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Davis Junction; born in Madison Co., N. Y., in 1823; married Emaline Wilcox in 1856; she was born in Conn. in 1827; have two children : Loyal E., born in 1857, and Clarence B., in 1860; have lost three children : Freddie, 5 years old ; Willie, 18 months, and an infant not christened; Mr. R. came to this state in 1853, living one year in Mellenry Co., one year in Boone Co., and in 1860 settled in this Co .; owns 160 acres, valued at $10,000; wife is a member of the Methodist Church ; when he came there were no houses be- tween his and the Kilbreck, three miles distant, the country being new and un- settled.
Rumelhort Joseph, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Davis Juuction.
Runion L. C. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Stillman Valley.
S HEAFF JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O Holcomb; born in Clark Co., O., April 28, 1838; married Caroline Witherstine; she was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., in 1854; have no children ; came to this Co. in 1855, and settled on his present estate of 400 acres valued at $25,000, which is under good cultivation; Mr. S. was the very first settler in this section, the nearest house we-t being one and a half miles distant; his residence is located near the central part of the Village of Holcomb, with its broad acres surround- ing it; this village has attained its present growth in a few years, and presents a thrifty appearance.
SHEAFF PETER, Farmer; Secs. 31 and 32; P. O. Holcomb; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1829; married Katie Fox in Beloit, Wis., in 1866; she was born in N. Y. in 1848; have two children, Charles R. and Libbie I .; lost two children, twins, in 1871; he came to tbis Co. in 1852, and settled in the Town of Rockvale, where he remained about 4 years, removing to Oregon, where he spent 18 months; in Sept., 1861, enlisted in Co. A, 2d I. V. C .; participated in the battles of Ft. Don- elson, Shiloh. Corinth and Vicksburg; from Vicksburg his command went to New Orleans and Brashear City, in the Teche couutry ; was also with Banks' ex- pedition up the Red River; served three years ; mustered out at Baton Rouge, La .; owns a farm of 240 acres, valued at $12,000; is at present Commissioner of Highways, and prominently known in the Co .; his father, John Sheaff, came here at an early day, and purchased about 3,000 acres, a portion of which was divided among his
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children, after which he returned to Ohio, where he resided.
SHEAFF SIMON, Stock Raiser; Sec. 31 : P. O. Holcomb; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1826; married Elizabeth A. Chaney, daughter of Phineas Chaney, in 1853; she was born in Bureau Co. in 1836; have four children : John P., born Feb. 14, 1854; Dora M., Dec. 4, 1860; Joseph C., Aug. 7, 1862, and Alice, Nov. 4, 1872 ; came to this Co. in 1851 and settled on his present estate of 760 acres, valued at $40,000; has followed stock raising since his settlement with success, feeding the first stock that was raised in Scott Co .; was Road Commis- sioner some years.
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