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Meyers H. R. farm ; Sec. 12; P.O. Maryland. MEYERS HARMON, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 5; P. O. Forreston ; born in Stephenson Co., Ill., Feb. 28, 1854; came to this Co. in 1856; lives on his father's farm : has two hundred acres land, valued at $65 per acre-$13,000; Demo- crat; married Lena Cruse, who was born in Stephenson Co., Ill., Dec. 13, 1855; has one child, Claas Lenas; his father Claas Meyers, was born in Hanover, Germany, Sept 17, 1814; came to this country in 1851; belongs to the Reform Church ; his mother's name was Anna Heam, born in Germany Sept. 8, 1812.
MEYERS JONATHAN, Farmer and Stock Raiser; by trade, stone mason ; P. O. Forreston ; Sec. 12; born in Dauphine Co., Pa., Jan. 23, 1812; came to this Co. April, 1837 ; has 520 acres of land valued at $25,000; Republican; belongs to the Lutheran Church ; held the office of High- way Commissioner; married Elizabeth Rebman, who was born in Baden, Ger- many, March 1, 1821; seven children: Peter R., born Dec. 23, 1843; Lydia R., April 10, 1845; Sarah R., July 12, 1846; Henry R., Jan. 16, 1848; Jonathan R., April 17, 1850; Elizabeth R., Jan. 9, 1853;
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Aaron P., Jan. 13, 1856, died Aug. 10, 1859; his father was drafted in the War of 1812, the year Jonathan was born; his mother died when he was two weeks old; his father did not go on account of leaving his family ; when he first came to this place there was not a house for five miles; at Buffalo Grove there were a few houses and a store or shop where they kept a few groceries and drv goods ; when he came here there were but two houses in Oregon ; a man by the name of Jenkins kept a public house; his brother and self wanted to stay over night and could not get kept, the host said he was full; traveled three miles to a man by the name of Phillips at nightfall; first refused to keep them ; they pleaded to stay at his fire, and he finally kept them and formed an agreeable acquaintance; staid there a couple of days and came on to this prairie; was pleased with the country ; bought a claim; put out a crop of corn that Spring; after that his brother went East for his family, and left him to " batch" it that season; it was five miles to the nearest shanty, where he got his washing done; at that time it was almost impossi- ble to get matches; has been three miles after fire, and carried a brand in his hand home.
Meyers J. R. farm ; Sec. 12; P. O. Maryland. Miller I. farmer; P. O. Haldane.
Miller Michael, blacksmith ; Haldane.
Miritige Wm. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Haldane. Muehler Joseph.
Myers P. L. farm; Sec. 12; P. O. Maryland. Myers Aaron, farmer; P. O. Maryland.
TEWCOMER ISAAC, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Maryland.
Newcomer Martin, merchant; Mt. Morris.
Newcomer Oliver, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Maryland.
Nicodemus Chas. Sec. 16; P. O. Haldane. Nicodemus Conrad, Sec. 16; P.O. Haldane. Nicodemus Fred, Sec. 16; P. O. Haldane.
Nicodemus Jacob, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Haldane.
DAIR S. C.
O'Kent John. O'Kerr Ernest.
PANE ABRAHAM.
Philips Jacob. Philips John.
Plum Daniel, farmer; P. O. Maryland.
PLUM DAVID, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 35; P. O. Maryland; born in Franklin Co., Pa., May 8, 1837; came to
this Co. in 1857 (Spring); has 360 acres of land valued at $21,600, also the undivided one third of the Village of Maryland, valued at $1,000; belongs to the German Baptist Church ; married Martha L. Stover, 1863; born in Washington Co., Md., Nov. 28, 1839; has one child, John David, born Dec. 5, 1876; Mr. Plum is one of three that laid out the Village of Maryland, and is one of the solid men of the Co .; has a grain elevator and warehouse, and has accumulated a property of $30,000.
Pollock Robert, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Polo. Poppin A. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Forreston. PRICE JACOB, Farmer and Stock Raiser; P. O. Forreston; Sec. 2; born in Washington Co., Md., Oct. 28, 1818; came to this Co. Sept. 25, 1845; has 280 acres of land, valued at $14,000; Republican; belongs to the United Brethren Church; married Ann M. Brown June 14, 1849; was born in Washington Co., Md., Sept. 27, 1829; has ten children living: Ann Matilda, born June 15, 1850; Martha E., July 23, 1855; Daniel N., March 9, 1858; Sullivan H., Sept. 28, 1860; Elizabeth A., Oct. 22, 1861; Lewis D. Oct. 14, 1863 ; Mary A. and Cora, twins, May 29, 1867; Samuel D., Oct. 5, 1871; Charles J., April 26, 1874; he came here with Michael Swingley; worked for him about a year; then worked around by the day splitting rails ; went on a farm of Mrs. Newcomer's near Mt. Morris; lived there four years; came to this farm March 28, 1854; when he came to this Co. he had $200 in his pocket he had earned at $10 per month.
Pyfer Geo. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Haldane. Pyfer Geo. farmer; Sec, 20; P. O. Haldane.
R AE WM. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Polo.
Rae William, Jr.
Reed Ezekiel, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Polo.
Reemtsma B. tenant farmer; P.O. Forreston. Rhinehort Moses.
Rice Anderson, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Polo. Rutland Jas. tenant farmer; P. O. Polo.
S AVAGE ANDREW, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Forreston.
Shauer A. B.
Shank M. tenant farmer; P. O. Maryland.
Sipe John, farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Forreston. Slifer Saml. retired farmer; P. O. Forreston. Speaker Isaac, carpenter; Haldane.
Speaker W. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Haldane. STOVER DANIEL, Retired Farmer ; Sec. 24; P. O. Maryland; born in Wash- ington Co., Md., Sept. 17, 1835; came to this Co. in the Fall of 1840; has 160 acres land, valued at $19,600; belongs to the German Baptist Church; married Sarah Wolf in 1861, born in Ogle Co. March 2, 1843; five children: Frank W., born April
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20, 1862; Melissa, Feb. 1, 1864; Sarah, March 6, 1866; Anna, Nov. 22, 1868; Katie, June 3, 1870: his father, John Stover, was born Nov. 19, 1795; came to this Co. in the Fall of 1840; was one of the first settlers in this Co .; he is over 82 years of age, and accumulated $100,000.
STOVER EMANUEL, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 24; P. O. Maryland ; born in Franklin Co., Pa., Sept. 23, 1830; came to this Co. in the Fall of 1840; has 247 acres of land, valued at $21,350; has one third interest in the Village of Mary- land, valued at $1,200; Republican; be- longs to the German Baptist Church ; mar- ried Sarah Butterbaugh, born in Washing- ton Co., Md., Oct. 31, 1838; has six chil- dren : Alanson E., born Oct. 3, 1862; Ira, Feb. 14, 1865; Mary N., June 27, 1868; Samuel B., Feb. 10, 1870; Sarah E., Dec. 18, 1873; Carrie May, Sept. 1, 1876; Mr. Stover is one of the substantial farmers of Lincoln Tp .; has a fine farm, and one of the best barns in the Co.
Stover John, retired farmer ; Maryland.
T OBYAS DANIEL.
Tobyas Joel. Thomas Benjamin.
Thomas James.
Thompson C. farm ; Sec. 8; P. O. Forreston.
Thomson C. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Forreston. Tschupp Philip. Twigg Samuel.
Twigg William.
V AN LESSON H.
W GNER FRED.
Wagner Clay. Wagner David. Wagner Isaac.
WAGNER JOHN A. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 26: P. O. Haldane; born in Washington Co., Md., June 18, 1818; came to this Co. July 10, 1837 ; has 380 acres land valued at $16,800; held office of School Director; Republican; married Mary Stow April 13, 1843; she was born in Washington Co., Md., Dec. 30, 1824; they have eleven children : William, John, Amanda, Ellen, David, Clay, Mary, Daniel, Ernest, Frank and Martha; came through
from Md. with four-horse team ; was eight weeks on the road; in ferrying the Rock River he met with an accident and came near losing his life; in ferrying a wild horse over, it got frightened, jumped over- board and took him with it, he went down once, came up, caught the boat and saved himself.
Wagner William.
Walfensburged Dallas.
Walbemeyer Joseph.
Wastner Dallas.
Wastner Mahoen.
Wassen James.
Weagans C. farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Forreston. Welp Dick, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Forreston. Westoves John.
White L. H. farm laborer; P. O. Forreston. White W. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Haldane.
WILSON WILLIAM T. Station Agent; P. O. Maryland; born in Chester Co, Pa., Sept. 21, 1827: came to this Co. April 28, 1857; politics, Republican ; belongs to the United Brethren Church ; married Elizabeth Fairland ; she was born in Delaware Co., Pa., Sept. 3, 1824; they have two children: Susanna and Mary Jane Ann; the first eleven years after he came here he followed farming ; since that he has been in several branches of busi- ness; last four years has been station agent; held the office of Justice of the Peace, Collector, Town Clerk, also Post- master, commissioned under U. S. Grant.
Wissoner John. Wolfort P. B.
Z ALLAR HENRY, Sr., farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Forreston.
Zallar Henry, Jr., Sec. 3; P. O. Forreston.
ZOLLER HENRY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 3; P. O. Forreston; born in Baden, Germany. March 6, 1823; came to New York in 1846, and to this Co. in 1859; has 120 acres land valued at $7,800; Republican; belongs to the Evangelical Church; married Lena Her- rick in 1847; she was born March 5, 1824; they have nine children: Samuel, John, Catherine, Caroline, Henry, Lena, Charlie, Mary and Sarah; worked at milling twelve years in the State of New York; came to this Co. and has farmed since; served in the German Army three years.
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PINE ROCK TOWNSHIP.
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CKER J. M. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Chana.
Allis Z. T. broom maker; P.O. Paine's Point. Andrews Frank, farmer; Sec.4; P.O. Paine's Point.
Andrews G. farm ; S. 3; P. O. Paine's Point. Appleyard J. W. farmer; P. O. Chana.
Appleyard Thos. L. carpenter; Chana. Ashmore Pat'k, farmer; Sec.10; P.O. Chana. Austin A. farm; Sec. 3; P. O. Paine's Point. Aznoe T. renter; Sec. 3; P. O. Paine's Point.
B ARSENG EARNEST.
BAILEY JOHN B. Stock Dealer; Chana; owns 160 acres farm land; born in Harrison Co., Ohio, in Feb., 1833; came to this state in 1837, and to this Co. in 1839- '40; married Sallie Pue Trask March 21, 1867; she was born in Ogle Co. Jan. 12, 1847; Wm. Hutchins is their only child, born April 16, 1870; Mr. B. has been Town Assessor for six years, and previous to his moving here held the same office in Nashua Tp. for five years; he was also Collector for this Tp. for one year.
Beardin James.
Beardin S. farm; S. 2; P. O. Paine's Point. Black Jolın.
Black Reuben.
Booth J. W. lumber dealer ; Chana.
BOWEN W. Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Paine's Point; born in Dorset, Bennington Co., Vt., Oct. 3, 1811; Mr. Bowen's grand- father was one of that band of patriots who threw overboard the tea in Boston Harbor, and afterwards served seven years in the Continental Army; Mr. Bowen came to this Co. Oct. 23, 1841; married Jane Col- lier Feb. 29, 1832; she was born Aug. 26, 1814; have had six children : Sarah S. (de- ceased), Bethana S. (deceased), Mary C., Mahala S., Ellen S. and Marshall S. (the youngest of the four who are still living); owns 300 acres; Democrat.
Bownson Ernest.
Brass Elmer.
Buright Albert, farmer; P. O. Chana.
BURIGHT M. B. Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Chana; owns 200 acres; born Dec. 25, 1815, in N. Y. State; was raised in Lake Co., Ohio; came to Ogle Co. in April, 1838; married twice; first wife, Susannah Drummond, died Aug. 24, 1873; married Judith Drummond, Feb. 10, 1875; had nine children, seven of whom are living ; both are members of the Christian Church ; Mr. Buright was one of the three Road Commissioners who were in office when Pine Rock Tp. was first originated.
Buright S. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Chana. Buright T. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Chana. Burton Henry, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Chana.
BUTTERFIELD ANDREW J. Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Chana; Democrat; came to this Co. Aug., 1850; married twice ; first wife, Sarah Butterfield, a cousin, on the 12th of April, 1854, by whom he had four children: George, born May 5, 1855; Benjamin, May 5, 1857, died Nov. 14, 1865; Andrew E., Sept. 10, 1858; Charles A., Sept. 3, 1860; married present wife, Nancy Dickinson, in 1862; she was born Oct. 7, 1844; four children : Sarah E., born Feb. 3, 1865 ; Addie, Oct. 2, 1867 ; Laura A., Nov. 29, 1870; Mortimer W., Oct. 13, 1873; 280 acres.
BUTTERFIELD ELIHU, Farmer ; Sec. 19; P. O. Honey Creek ; horn in Troy Tp., Bradford Co., Pa .; School Director; came to this Co. in Oct., 1854; married Jane Lewis, who was born in Brooklyn, Susquehanna Co., Pa., Feb. 28, 1821, on May 19, 1839; have had eleven chil- dren, three of whom are dead ; Mr. Butter- field furnished three sons to fight for the Union in the late rebellion; Charles, wounded twice, Louis, and Elihu M., who was a prisoner at Andersonville and Florence, Ala .; all served throughout the war, and were either promoted or honor- ahly mentioned for meritorious services; owns 25 acres.
Butterfield G. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Chana. Bush Martin.
CANFIELD BENJAMIN A. (Deceased) born in Shandaken, Ulster Co., N. Y., Aug. 24, 1821 ; came to this Co. July 1, 1946; married Annie McGuffin, who was born in London, Canada, July 28, 1833; Mr. Canfield, during life, held the offices of Tax Collector and School Director, and was also class leader of the M. E. Church for a number of years; he died Feb. 14, 1874; Mrs. Canfield, who survives her husband, owns 291 acres farm land; resides Sec. 21, P. O. Chana; is a member of the M. E. Church, and mother of six children: Catherine Imogene, Helen Rosamond, Sarah Abigail, Violet May, Jolın, Benjamin, and Blanche Anna. Canfield E. D. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Chana. Canfield E. H. farmer ; Sec. 27; P. O. Chana. Canfield G. E. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Chana. Canfield O. W. farmer; Sec. 21 : P. O. Chana. Capes Richard, wagon maker ; P.O.Carthage. Cave George, farmer; P. O. Chana.
Cavett Reuben, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Chana.
CHAMBERLIN E. B. Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Honey Creek; born in
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Genesee Co., Byron Tp., N. Y., Nov. 20, 1822; came to Illinois, settling in Lee Co., in 1836; remained until March, 1844, when he moved to this Co., where, with the ex- ception of eight years spent in Elgin, he has since lived; married Lodicy B. Cham- berlin, a cousin, March 10, 1844; she was born Oct. 29, 1822; have had six children : Alice A., born Jan. 9, 1846, died March 2, 1852; Olia A., Jan. 20, 1848; Frank O., Oct. 2, 1851 ; Ella E., Aug. 29, 1854; Fred Leon, Oct. 8, 1858; Charlie C., June 30, 1862; owns 400 acres land.
Chubbuck J. M. farmer.
Clapp Chas. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Chana.
CLAPP OLIVER (deceased) born in East Hampton, Mass., Feb. 3, 1817; married Melissa Dewey Jan. 4, 1842; died Sept. 25, 1856; Mrs. Clapp, who was born in Middlefield, Mass., Aug. 8, 1817, resides on Sec. 11; P. O. Chana, and with the assistance of her son, Charles, successfully manages a farm of 80 acres; Mrs. Clapp is the mother of four children : Cynthia O., born Nov. 15, 1842; Clemena, Aug. 4, 1846, died Nov. 4, 1847; Charles S., Dec. 21, 1849; Celia S., Nov. 17, 1854.
Clark James, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Chana. Clark L. W. druggist; Chana.
CLARK THOS. (deceased) born in Little Harwood, Buckinghamshire, Eng., Aug. 3, 1824; came to the United States in 1854; four years after brought over his family, settling in this Co .; at the break- ing out of the war he enlisted in Co. E, 34th I. V. I., and died second year after enlistment, Oct. 3, 1862; married Mary Montgomery Aug. 26, 1846, in England; she was born June 23, 1825; the children are: Sarah Ann, born June 3, 1847, died Jan. 24, 1862; Elizabetb, May 1, 1848; Rosanna, Aug. 29, 1849, died June 10, 1875; J. T., Dec. 31, 1850; George W., March 19, 1853; Lucy J., March 26, 1859; Ematia J., Sept. 22, 1860.
Clark Wm. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Oregon. Coddington A. P. farm; Sec. 17; P.O.Chana. Colburn Henry C. farm ; Sec. 20; P.O.Chana. Cook W. W. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Paine's Point.
COOLEY ELIJAHI R. Farmer ; Sec. 36; P. O. Rochelle; born in Pine Rock Tp., Ogle Co., May 22, 1848; has lived here ever since; School Director for sev- eral years and Town Collector at present ; married Amerette Clark Sept. 15, 1872; she was born in Flagg Tp., Ogle Co., Jan. 15, 1852; have had one child, Alta May, born Oct. 23, 1873; owns 100 acres land.
Coaley Wm. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Flagg Centre.
CROSS EDMOND, Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Chana; born in Coshocton Co., Ohio, May 17, 1833; came to this Co. in Nov., 1852; married Miss L. Tilton Oct. 14, 1852;
she was born in Knox Co., Ohio, Oct. 7 1836; they had four children : Merit D., born Ang. 3, 1856; James P., March 16, 1858, died May 12, 1863; Wm. W., Aug. 8, 1864; Jennie, Feb. 24, 1875; has 163 acres. Cross Jas. L. farmer; P. O. Chana.
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Cross T. J. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Chana, Crumb Gabriel, farmer ; Sec. 31; P.O. Chana. Cullinan J. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Chana. Cullinan Pat, farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Chana. Cummins J. farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Oregon. Cummings Wm. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Honey Creek.
D AILEY COLVIN, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Chana.
DAILEY MERIT, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 34; P. O. Chana; owns 505 acres in Ogle Co. and 200 acres in Iowa; born in Luzerne Co., Penn., June 19, 1825; came to Ill., settling in Bureau Co .: his father, Luther, dying shortly after; he moved with his mother, Minerva, who died Jau. 22, 1852, to Ogle Co. in 1840; married Elizabeth Tilton, April 6, 1852; she was born in Knox Co,. Ohio, Sept. 30, 1834; they had seven children: Emaline, born Aug. 10, 1853, died Nov. 1, 1854; Wm. C., Jan. 25, 1855; Miles S., March 28, 1857; Charles D., Dec. 29, 1858; Elijah, April 12, 1860; Minnie L., Jan. 12, 1867; Lnther M., Sept. 2, 1872, died May 12, 1873.
Davis James, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Chana. DAVIS MATHEW, Weaver; Sec. 27; P. O. Chana; born in Columbiana Co., Ind., April 2, 1806; when sixteen he moved to Wayue Co., where his parents died ; enlisted in the Mexican Army May 1, 1847, in the Mansfield Co. from Richland Co .; after being engaged in the recapture of Pueblo, was honorably discharged on account of sickness Dec 13, 1847; located in Michigan for one year; he removed to Lake Co., Ind., on land granted him by the government; with the exception of one year has lived in this state since 1858; married Mary Taylor in 1833; she was born in Sussex Co., N. J., Sept. 2, 1809; they have six children: James B., born Sept. 24, 1834; Martha J., July 24, 1836; Elizabeth, Jan. 20, 1838; Mary M., Jan. 25. 1840; Sarah M., Sept. 11, 1841; Sylvanius, Feb. 24, 1845; Mr. Davis is a member of the Church of God; his wife professes Methodism.
Deets W. P. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Chana. DELAIR AIKEN, Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Chana; born in Cayuga Co., Prov- ince, Ontario, Canada, 1840; Republican ; served as a soldier during the Rebellion in Co. M., 8th Regt. I. V. C .; married Perla Allen Oct. 13, 1876; Mrs. Delair, who is a member of the Lutheran Church, was born in Erin Tp., Ill., March 15, 1855; has 80 acres.
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Doner Hugh, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Chana. Doner Pat. railroad employe; Sec. 15; P. O. Chana.
Driscoll Jerry, section boss ; Chana. Dugdall O. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Chana. Drummonds L. farmer ; Sec.32; P.O. Chana.
E AKLE CHRISTIAN, Farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Chana; born in Washing- ton Co., Md., Aug. 25, 1842; came to this Co. Nov. 12, 1845; married Elmeda Cole, who was born in Morrow Co., Ohio, Jan. 16, 1846, on Aug. 31, 1865; have had four children: Florence, born Oct. 5, 1866; Jessie, Oct. 8, 1868; Joseph, Nov. 14, 1873; Vernice, Sept. 14, 1876; owns 135 acres land; his father, who lives with him, served in the War of 1812, and was at the defense of Washington, D. C., when the British entered that city.
Elliott Aaron, flour dealer ; Chana. Ely Jay, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Chana.
ELY JOIN. Retired Farmer; Chana; horn in Hebron, Washington Co., N. Y., April 23, 1800; came to this Co. in 1856; has been married three times; first wife was Jane Stewart, married in August, 1826; she died the year following; second wife was Abigail Waller, married in the year 1827, and died in 1862; married Mrs. Horton (widow), maiden name Abigail Cooley, in August, 1863; she was born Feb. 28, 1822; Mr. E. has four children living and two dead ; owns 183 acres farm land, and a house and lot in Chana; Dem- ocrat; his wife is a member of the M. E. Church.
Emerson Thos. blacksmith ; Chana.
Engallchrist A. farm; Sec. 9; P. O. Chana. ESHBACH GEO. L. Farmer ; Sec.10; P. O. Chana; born in Niagara Co., N. Y., Nov. 7, 1847; came to Ogle Co. 25 years ago; works 160 acres of land belonging to his father, S. J. Eshhach; married Lizzie L. Bruner, who was born in Freeport, Ill .; have one child, Walter W., born April 4, 1875.
EYCHANER ALLEN, Retired Farmer; Chana; owns 140 acres, valued at $45 per acre, hesides considerable Chana property, including the house in which he lives, worth in all about $3,000; born in Oneida Co., N. Y., July 2, 1829; came to this Co. with his father and mother (Con- rad and Catherine, who have since died), in 1844; married Esther Hitchcock Feb. 4, 1853; she was born in Middlesex Co., Mass .; their only child, Wm. A., was born Sept. 8, 1856.
F EAKES WM. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Chana; born in Portsmouth, Eng., Aug. 25, 1845; came to the U. S. in 1864, landing in N. Y. City, and before a month had elapsed he enlisted in the 13th N. Y. V. C., serving with distinction
throughout the rebellion, when he was mustered out; came to this Co. in 1866; married Margaret Ann James in White Rock Tp., March 16, 1870; she was born June 26, 1851; have had four children : Willie L., born Nov. 12, 1870; Margaret E., March 13,1872; Norman R., March 23, 1874, died Aug. 19, 1877; Egbert Alvin, born Aug. 23, 1877.
FERGASON A. L. Pastor of the Christian Church at Washington Grove; P. O. Chana; his father, Athan, who was one of the very first settlers in this section, went to Cal. in 1850, and died in San Francisco of the typhoid fever; Mr. F. was born in this Co. May 6, 1845, and with the exception of 11 years passed in Iowa, where he first took charge of a congrega- tion, has always lived in this Co .; moved with his mother, Eliza R., and four broth- ers to Iowa; while there presided over the Christian Church at Xenia; Mr. F. had two brothers who served in the army dur- ing the rebellion ; David enlisted in Co. F, 34th I. V. I., and John in Co. G, 75th I.V. I .; married Alice R. Granger, who was born in Lee Co. June 24, 1847, on Oct. 27, 1867, in Tama Co., Iowa; have had three children : Luna May, born in Butler Co., Iowa, Oct. 10, 1868; Frank G. and Fred. E. (twins), born in same place, Jan. 26, 1872; during Mr. F.'s pastorate at this place, he has been remarkably successful in convincing sinners of the error of their ways and inducing them to join the church; the church was first organized in 1842; the present edifice was built in 1850; it is held in trust by three trustees. Fosgate Frank.
GATES JOSEPH, sectiou hand; Chana.
GALE SCOTT, Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Paine's Point; born in Ogle Co., Jan. 27, 1849; married Ida Burroughs June 9,1873; she was born in Lynnville, Ogle Co., Aug. 28, 1850 ; have one child, Lena Maud, born Sept. 1, 1874; owns 220 acres.
Gifford H. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Chana. Gibson John, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Chana. Gitchell Deborah, farm; Sec. 30; P.O.Chana. Gornson Robert.
GRANT JOHIN L. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 1; P. O. Paine's Point; born in Erie, Pa., May 2, 1835; came to this Co. in the Fall of 1845; married Ellen M. Ballard Oct. 15, 1863; she was born in Northampton, Hampshire Co., Mass., Oct. 29, 1835; have had four children, all of whom were born in Ogle Co .: George W., born Nov. 12, 1864; Charles L., Dec. 22, 1866; Edward C., June 19, 1868; Cora May, Aug. 23, 1871 ; owns 160 acres.
GRAY WILLIAM II. Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Paine's Point; born in Camden, Oneida Co., N. Y., Feb. 15, 1833: came to this state and settled in Winnebago Co. in
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PINE ROCK TOWNSHIP.
1857; has lived in this Co. 11 years; mar- ried Mable R. Scoville Dec. 25, 1860; Mrs. Gray was born May 17, 1836; have three children: Charlie E., born Aug. 20, 1862; Morris E., Nov. 20, 1864; Grace May, July 8, 1873; owns 136 acres.
Griswold Jas. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Chana. Griswold Jolin, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Chana.
H ALL WILLIAM, blacksmith; Sec. 3; L. P. O. Paine's Point.
Hardesty Ahsolom, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Ashton.
Hardesty Dutch, farm; Sec. 30; P. O. Chana. Hardesty Edwin, farm ; Sec. 30; P. O. Chana. Hardesty Frank, farm; Sec. 30; P. O. Chana. Hardesty Geo. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Chana. Hardesty R. B. farm; Scc. 30; P. O. Chana. Harr Balser, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Paine's Point.
Harr George, farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Paine's Point.
Harteman William.
Hawley J. M. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Chana. Haynes Colvin, farm ; Sec. 15; P. O. Chana. HAZELTON MILO, Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Paine's Point; born in German, Chenango Co., N. Y., Jan. 24, 1831; came to this Co. in 1849; married Ruth W. Allis, who was born in Hatfieldl, Hampshire Co., Mass., May 21, 1830, on the 16th of March, 1857; have had four children : Charles E., born Feb. 20, 1860; Ellen J., Aug. 13, 1862; Emma J., April 20, 1864; Sarah Delia, Sept. 19, 1873; owns 40 acres; Democrat. Hodge Hugh; farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Chana. Horton C. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Chana. Horton Rufus, farmer; P. O. Chana. Hull Isaac, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Chana.
TONES G. W. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Chana.
Jones J. B. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Chana. Jones Perry, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Chana. JONES SAMUEL, Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Chana; born in Lycoming Co., Penn., April 24, 1801; came to this Co. in July, 1849, and, with the exception of seven years passed in Lee Co., has lived here ever since; married twice; first wife, Maria Cockerell, Jan. 15, 1824; she was born in Md. in 1805, and died Oct. 28, 1845; second wife, Saralı Boston, Dec. 23, 1847; she was born in Frederick Co., Md., Dec. 29, 1818; Mr. Jones was the father of sixteen children, eleven of whom are living; Mr. J. is a prominent member of the M. E. Church, having united with that denomination in 1839.
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