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K EYSER JOHN, Sec. 2; P. O. Paine's Point.
Kilmer Daniel, P. O. Paine's Point.
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AUTZ EDWIN, farmer; P. O. Ashton.
Lilly Jacob P. wagon maker; Paine's Point. Lilly J. B. hardware; Chana.
Light W. farm ; Sec. 7; P. O. Honey Creek. Linnsden James, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Honey Creek.
M cCLOUD NORMAN, farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Chana.
Mackenzie William.
Maloy John, farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Chana. Marson S. G. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Paine's Point.
Mason G. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Chana. Mathews E. F. shoemaker; Chana.
Miller Jos. attorney ; Chana.
Mitchell J. B. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Chana. Mitchell J. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Chana.
Mitchell S. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Chana. Moody N. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Chana. Morgan H. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Chana. Murry George, farm hand; Sec. 21; P. O. Chana.
N TEWELL LABIN, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Chana.
Nichols M. C. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Paine's Point.
BER DEXTER, farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Chana.
OBER JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Chana; born in Hillsborough, N. H., Sept. 27, 1803; came to this Co. in 1854; married Sarah Robinson April 31, 1834; she was born Sept. 8, 1800; have had four children, one of whom died in infancy; those still living are: Sarah M., born Feb. 27, 1839; John C., Oct. 21, 1841; Dexter, Oct. 12, 1844; owns 241 acres.
Ober John, Jr., farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Chana. Ogden Chas. farmer; Scc. 18; P. O. Chana. Ogle Lewis, farmer; P. O. Chana. Ogle William, farmer; P. O. Chana.
ORNER ENOCH H. Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Rochelle ; born in Delaware Tp., Northumberland Co., Pa., Oct. 5, 1828; came to this state in 1855, clerking in a store at Genoa, De Kalb Co., for two years, when he came to this Co, where previous to his marrying he taught school for four terms; owns 183 acres of land; married Mary E. Cross Nov. 3, 1859; she was born Oct. 14, 1838; they have had seven chil- dren: Willie, born Oct. 21, 1860, died April 15, 1862; Alice, Aug. 15, 1862, died April 10, 1863; Perry, April 29, 1864; George E., Jan. 21, 1868; Cora May, Jan. 10, 1870; Maggie, May 5, 1873; Olga, April 15, 1873.
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Pike F. W. justice of the Peace; Chana. Proctor George, stock dealer; Chana.
R EA J. E. farmer ; Sec. 5; P. O. Paine's Point.
Rea John, farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Oregon.
Rea William, farmer ; Sec. 5; P. O. Paine's Point.
Rice B. J. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Ashton. Rice David, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Chana. RICE WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Paine's Point; born in Allegany Co., N. Y., Sept. 15, 1822; came to this Co. in 1837; married Mary Boyce, Feb. 23, 1854; Mrs. Rice was born Oct. 14, 1834; Mr. R.'s family consists of seven children: Emma J., born March 15, 1855; Frank E., Aug. 29, 1857; Benjamin B., Aug. 13, 1860; Carrie M., April 19, 1865; Mattie E., Nov. 2, 1867; Stella B., Jan. 24, 1870; Freddie W., April 21, 1876; and a sister's child, Laura M. Collier, Dec. 18, 1860.
Roberts Samuel, telegraph operator ; Chana. Robinson James, farm ; Sec. 5; P. O. Chana. Robinson Jariel, farw ; Sec. 8; P. O. Chana. Roc G. B. farm ; Sec. 2; P. O. Paine's Point. ROE DR. JOHN, (deceased) Born in Chester Co., Pa., in 1800; learned the hatters' trade in Philadelphia, where he was reared; moved to Eddyville, Ky., in 1819, where he married Elizabeth A. Lyon, in 1821; emigrated to Ill., settling in Sangamon Co., in 1827, leaving for Ogle Co. in 1834; the Indians, not yet hav- ing left this Co., they were detained one year in Putnam Co .; Dr. R., who com- menced studying medicine in Kentucky, was a pioneer physician in this Co., and to the fact of his being the only doctor to be had in this section, in case one was needed, he undoubtedly owed his life, as he had incurred the deadly hatred of the "black legs " by his active endeavors to rid the country of that band of des- perate men; Mr. R. moved to Nebraska a short time before his death, which occurred in 1871; his remains were removed from that state to this Co., and re-interred in the family burying ground, at Lighthouse Point, March 4, 1877; Mrs. Roe, who survives her hus- band, resides in Chana; she was born in 1805, and is still a hale, hearty old lady, whose memory of early incidents and events is truly remarkable ; there are eight children, one having died; the living are: Dr. M. C., Dr. F. M., Giles B., Matthew C., John H., Beulah M., and Francis M. Roe M. C., M. D .; Chana.
Rosa John, farmer : Sec. 13; P. O. Chana. Ross Andrew, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Oregon. Rowley Abraham, farm ; Sec. 30; P.O.Chana.
Rowley Samuel, farmer ; Sec. 30; P.O.Chana. Rowley W. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Chana.
ANFORD PHILEMON, farmer; Sec. S 31; P. O. Taylor.
SANFORD HIRAM, Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Taylor; horn in Poltney, Rut- land Co., Vt., April 21, 1802; Mr. Sanford was one of the first settlers in Knox Co., O .; came to this Co. in 1843, and was one of the first Supervisors elected from Taylor Tp .; married Phoebe Sanford, a cousin, March 31, 1832; she was born April 5, 1802; they have had eight children: Faxton, born March 8, 1823; Syrena, April 9, 1825, died in 1848; Newton, Feh. 22, - 1827; Catherine, June 29, 1829 ; died Aug. 4, 1831; Philemon, May 8, 1831; Salmon, Nov. 21, 1833; Altha, May 14, 1838 ; Lucy, Oct. 25, 1841; owns 80 acres.
Sanford Wash. school teacher; Sec. 29; P. O. Chana.
Sargent E. A. K. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Chana.
Schmelzle Chas. laborer; Chana.
SCHOONHOVEN CHAS. A. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Chana; born in Elgin, Kane Co., III., Oct. 29, 1845; mar- ried Emma Primrose Dec. 10, 1873; Mrs. Schoonhoven was born in Monroe Co., Penn., and is a member of the M. E. Church; owns 142 acres land ; Republican. Seaworth John, Jr., farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Chana.
Seaworth John, Sr., farmer; Sec. 14;7P. O. Chana.
SEAWORTH JONATHAN, Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Chana; born on the Atlantic Ocean Oct. 8, 1836; came to this Co. in 1843; married Lucintha Huntley March 24, 1862; Mrs. Seaworth was born Nov. 5, 1837; they have four children: Amos B., born May 21, 1863; William, Feb. 18, 1864; Daniel, Nov. 27, 1867; Ella N., March 19, 1874; owns 80 acres land.
Shelly Henry, Sec. 4; P. O. Paine's Point. Slagle D. A. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Paine's Point.
SMITH GEO. F. Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Chana; born in Ogle Co. Oct. 5, 1849; Mr. Smith, who has always lived in this Co., is the son of Peter Smith, one of the very first settlers in Ogle Co .; Democrat; married Ann Mary Jones Oct. 9, 1870, in Lafayette Tp., Ogle Co .; she was born Aug. 21, 1841; they have two children: Walter A., born June 3, 1873; Peter, Feb. 20, 1876; owns 80 acres of land.
Snider M. F. Sec. 4; P. O. Chana.
Snider Z. T. farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Chana. Spirey George, farm hand; P. O. Chana. Spooner D. B. section hand; Chana.
STACY CHARLES R. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Rochelle; owns 158 acres
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valued at $40 per acre; born in Ogle Co. Jan. 13, 1857; his father, Orrin, who died iu this Co. July 2, 1860, was born in Mass., Sept. 22, 1823; his mother, Eliza J., who died Feb. 26, 1869, was born in Mich. Feb. 13, 1825; Emma J., a sister, horn Sept. 14, 1853; Orrin, a brother, Aug. 24, 1860, died Aug. 14, 1872.
Stinson Erastus, farmer ; Sec. 3; P. O. Paine's Point.
Stinson Capt. farmer; Sec. 2.
STINSON HENRY H. Farmer; P. O. Paine's Point; in partnership with his brother, John L .; 365 acres; born in Dam- barton Tp., Merrimac Co., N. H .; came to this Co. in 1854; married Mary A. Richards, who was born in Goffstown, Hillsborough Co., N. H .; have two chil- dren: John L., born May 1, 1867; Jennie B., Nov. 11, 1868.
STINSON JOHN L. Farmer; in partnership with his brother, Henry H .; 365 acres; Sec. 2; P. O. Paine's Point ; born in Dumbarton Tp., Merrimac Co., N. HI., July 3, 1814 ; came to this Co. in 1854; married Lydia J. Allen June 27, 1857; she was born in Campton, N. H., June 30, 1831 ; have had three children : Esther A., born June 30, 1858; Henry H., Oct. 21, 1865; Thomas A., Nov. 12, 1867.
STINSON THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. - 3; P. O. Paine's Point; Mr. Stinsou, who has been Co. Supervisor for four years, was born in Dumbarton, Merrimac Co., N. H., May 6, 1799; came to this Co., in 1839; married Naomi J. Butterfield, who was born in Goffstown, Hillsborough Co., N. H., April 3, 1808, and died May 18, 1877; have had three children : Elizabeth J., born in N. H .; Letitia C., born in N. H .; Mary A. (now dead), born in Canada; owns 300 acres; Democrat.
Swortz Jas. farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Chana.
T AYLOR LUMAN, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Paine's Point.
Taylor Mason, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Paine's Point.
Thompson F. M. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Chana.
Tilton C. W. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Chana. Tilton Elisha, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Chana.
TILTON FRANK, School Director, Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Chana; born in Coshocton Co., O., April 12, 1827; came to this Co. in Fall of 1843; married Eliza- beth Drummond July 8, 1847; she was born in Franklin Co., O., Feb. 2, 1829; they have had twelve children: Clement R., born July 20, 1848; Levi H., Dec. 20, 1849; Andrew M., July 29, 1851; Bertha, July 15, 1853; Osman C., Jan, 26, 1855; Eva L. July 19, 1856; Eulalia F. and Viola E., twins, June 12, 1858; Frank, May 2, 1861; Richard Y., Jan. 11, 1863; Lucy F., Dec. 27, 1865, died Jan. 22, 1873; Milton
B., May 31, 1868; Mr. and Mrs. Tilton are both members of the M. E. Church; owns 295 acres land.
Tilton Isaac L., farmer; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Chana. TILTON JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Chana; born in Knox Co., O., July 3, 1845; came to this Co. in 1851; mar- ried Josephine Eakle; Mrs. Tiltou was born Feb. 1, 1846; they have four chil- dren: Sadie, born April 3, 1867; Lena, Dec. 16, 1869; Blauche, July 24, 1872; Clyde, April 13, 1877 ; owns 80 acres land ; Democrat.
Tilton James. M., Sr., farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Chana.
Tilton James, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Chana. TILTON LABAN, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Chana; born in Coshocton Co., O., Feb. 12, 1820; belongs to Church of God; independent in politics; maried Susan Harper Jan. 14, 1841; she was born in Fauquier Co., Va., July 27, 1825; they have had ten children: William A., born April 14, 1842; George W., June 10, 1844; Sophia, Feb. 26, 1846; Sarah K., Dec. 25, 1847, died Aug. 9, 1851; Emily, April 19, 1850; James L., June 15, 1853, died July 4, 1853; Mary A., Sept. 16, 1854; Oscar C., May 17, 1857; Dora, Aug. 12, 1859; Elbert, March 14, 1861; owns 160 acres.
Tilton Lemuel, hotel proprietor; Chana. Tilton L. II. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Chana. Tilton Oscar, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Chana.
TILTON THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Chana; born in Knox Co., O., Nov. 13, 1833; came to this Co. in 1851; married Nancy Aikens Dec. 9, 1855; she was born iu Ogle Co., July 17, 1837; her mother, who is still living, was one of the first settlers in Ogle Co .; they have had six children : Warden S., born April 18, 1857; Stewart W., Sept. 3, 1859, died in Nov., 1868; Beecher D., Nov. 23, 1861; Frank Mills, Aug. 29, 1866; Fredrick 'H., Oct. 13, 1870; Gertie May, July 31, 1873; owns 116 acres.
TILTON W. D. Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Chana; born in Knox Co., Ohio, Ang. 22, 1849; came to this Co. in Sept., 1851; married Mary Boyle, July, 1871; she was born Oct. 7, 1852; have two children: Laura Delcina, born in Lafayette Tp., Ogle Co., March 11, 1872; Hattie, born in Lafayette Tp., Ogle Co., April 25, 1874; owns 80 acres land.
Tilton W. W. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Chana. Todd J. W. grocer; Chana.
TRASK ISAAC, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Chana; Republican ; Captain Trask, who was Town Clerk and Supervisor for a number of years, was born in Glouces- ter, Mass., Sept. 13, 1804; when 13 years old he went to sea as a sailor before the mast; at 21 he was commander of a vessel in the East India trade out of Baltimore,
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and made several voyages to that and other foreign countries; married Isabel Rutter May 20, 1833; Mrs. Trask was born May 20, 1805, in Baltimore; Captain Trask came to this Co. in 1837, and two years after brought out his wife and family; have had six children: Israel, born in Baltimore Feb. 22, 1834 ; Margaret R., born in Baltimore May 7, 1836; Somes, born in Ogle Co., Aug. 26, 1840, died Oct. 12, 1840; Edward Olwyn, born iu Ogle Co. April 10, 1841; Ann S., born in Ogle Co. May 21, 1844; Sarah Pue, born in Ogle Co. Jan. 12, 1847; owns 309 acres valued at $65 per acre.
TRASK ISRAEL, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Chana; Mr. Trask, who is a Repub- lican, and holds the office of Town Super- visor; was born in Baltimore, Md., Feb. 22, 1834; came to this Co. in Dec., 1838; married Margaret A. Worthington Dec. 21, 1860; his wife was born in this Co. April 14, 1842; have had four children : Isaac, born May 19, 1862; John Byron, Jan. 23, 1864; Edward O., June 9, 1866; Florence GIencora, March 21, 1869.
Trombley George, blacksmith ; Chana. Trombley M. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Chana. Turner David, medical student; P.O. Chana.
W ALKER JAMES, farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Chana.
Walls Dillon, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Chana. Walls Silas, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Chana.
WEAVER GEORGE, Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Chana; born in Washington Co., Md., Nov. 15, 1829; moved to III., settling in Polo Tp., in 1855, where he was in business for over 12 years, and during which time he was one of the City Fathers and Trustee of the M. E. Church; then moved to Marion Tp., farming for five years, when he opened a hardware store in Oregon; selling out, he went to Chicago and entered the grocery business, remain- ing but one year, he came to this Tp., building the residence which he now occupies ; married, by the Rev. Mr. Gantz, to Elenora S. Spickler, Jan. 9, 1851; his wife is a member of the M. E. Church ; was born in Washington Co., Md., Feb. 21, 1828; have had five children: Mary L., born Nov. 30, 1852; George W., Aug. 2, 1854; Emma E., Sept. 13. 1856; Clara V., April 3, 1858; John H., Dec. 17, 1859; 120 acres, valued at $75 per acre.
WELTY DAVID H. Grain Shipper and Stock Dealer; Chana; owns 220 acres farm land, and the finest residence in Chana ; Republican ; born in Washington Co., Md., Oct. 1, 1821 ; came to this Co. in the Spring of 1844, remaining three years; he moved to Carroll Co., residing there for some time; returning to this Co., he has lived in Marion and Pine Rock Tps .; Mr. W. passed six years in California where he was in the quartz business; mar-
ried twice; first wife was Leah Detrich, married Nov. 6, 1845; she was born July 17, 1826; died Feb. G, 1861; second wife was Ann Adams; married Aug. 21, 1861; she was born Dec. 10, 1842; have had five children : Susan E., Martha H., and George L., by his first marriage; Mary E. and Sophia Belle by his second marriage.
WILLIAMS CHARLES B. Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Ashton; born in Ogle Co. Jan. 8, 1838; married Susan M. Moats, Feb. 9, 1860; she was born Dec. 3, 1844; have two children: Emma, born Oct. 22, 1860 ; Joseph, Dec. 5, 1862; owns 240 acres valued at $20 per acre.
WILLIAMS JACOB, Chana; Retired Farmer: owns 235 acres, two lots and a house in Chana; Democrat; born in Baltimore, Md., Feb. 8, 1801; when five years old, moved with his parents to Ches- ter Co., Pa .; then to Butler Co., same state, where he learned the blacksmith trade, which he followed for over 30 years ; came to this Co. when a young man, and has lived here ever since; Mr. W. was elected- School Director last Spring for a term of three years; married twice; first wife was Ann Russell; married April 15, 1824; she was born Feb. 12, 1806, and died Aug. 20, 1847; married Nancy James July 26, 1848; she was born July 21, 1820; Mr. W. is the father of 11 children ; is a member of the Baptist Church; his wife is a Methodist. Wilson Clark farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Chana. WILSON MARGARET, Widow of James M. Wilson; Sec. 15; P. O. Chana; boru in Urbana, Champaign Co., O., March 1, 1877; married in Sept., 1832, maiden name before marriage Margaret Downs; came to this Co. in 1852; the late Mr. Wilson was born in Perry Co., Pa., Sept. 3, 1806, and died in this Co. Aug. 20, 1877; have had thirteen children: Sarah J., born Urbana Oct. 18, 1833; Mary, Urbana, Dec. 1, 1835; William O., New Carlisle, Jan. 14, 1838; Samuel M., New Carlisle, Jan. 10, 1840, died Dec. 16, 1871; Alice A., New Carlisle, Dec. 15, 1841, died April 10, 1852; Arminta, M., New Carlisle, Jan. 13, 1844, died Aug. 17, 1861; Elizabeth J., New Carlisle, June 12, 1846; Katie G., April 23, 1849; Josephine, Aug. 11, 1851; Della M., Jan. 4, 1854; Mar- garet, May 24, 1856; Frank H., March 14, 1858; Harry B., April 28, 1861.
Wilson W. D. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Chana. Wood Elisha F. laborer; Sec. 3; P. O. Paine's Point.
Worthington A. farın; Sec. 33; P. O. Chana. Wren L. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Chana.
Wright J. B. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Chana.
ZEIGLER JACOB, Farmer ; Sec. 3; P. O. Paine's Point; born in Butler Co., Pa., Aug. 6, 1844; came to this Co. in 1869; married Agnes G. Rose June 15, 1877; Republican; owns 260 acres farm land.
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