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Kurtz Geo. works on Sec. 4.
L AWSON S. laborer.
LASON H. P. Attorney at Law; born in Cortland Co., N. Y., March 23, 1844; until about 17 years of age he resided in Cortland Co. and attended school, except at such times as his services were required on the farm at home; his father, who died in 1858, was known as a man of sterling worth, and was an abolitionist and a radical temperance man; in this respect the son has been a true scion of the original stock, as his record amply shows ; Sept. 26, 1861, Mr. Lason enlisted in Co. F, 76th N. Y. Infantry, for three years, or during the war; he was with his regiment in the battles of Rappahannock Station, Warrenton, Sulphur Springs, Gainesville, and at Second Bull Run, at which latter place he received a wound, Aug. 29, 1862, by which he lost an arm, and was dis- charged Oct. 9, following; the next Winter he taught the district school, near the old homestead in Cortland Co., and attended school during the Summer; the Winter of 1864-'5 he secured a position as assistant in the New York Juvenile Asylum ; in the Spring of 1867, he graduated at Starkey Seminary, Yates Co., N. Y., and soon after married Miss Maude A. Rapalee, a school- mate, of Hancock Co., Ill .; coming West, he secured the school at Grand de Tour, which he taught for three years, after which he moved to Rochelle and studied law in the office of M. D. Hathaway, and was admitted to the Bar Sept. 2, 1871; he is at present owner and editor of the Oregon Courier, but most of his time is given to his profession.
LEE DANIEL B. Surgeon Dentist, office cor. Washington & Third Sts .; res. cor. Third and Jackson; was born at Mt. Holly, Rutland Co., Vt., in 1818; moved to Pekin, Ill., in 1838; resided there about three years; moved to Muscatine, Iowa, in 1841; engaged in Dentistry there for six years, then went to Providence, where he remained three years, and in 1858 came to Oregon; his first wife was Mary Underwood; they had two children, one now living: Emma H; the Doctor's present wife was Lavinia Moore; they were married about eighteen years ago.
Lee Richard, carpenter. Lehman Christian, wagon maker. Leslie James, retired farmer. Light E. K. circuit clerk.
LIGHT EZRA M. Physician and Sur- geon ; office in Mix's building over Guil- ford & Sheldon's store; res. Washington St. cor. Sixth; the Doctor is a son of John and Hannah Allen Light; his grandfather, Jonathan Allen, was all through the Revo- lutionary War, being one of George Washington's Light Guards; the Doctor was born in Tioga, Tioga Co., N. Y., Dec. 9, 1823; came to Oregon in 1844; was engaged in farming until 1848; taught school winters; graduated from Rush Medical College Feb. 16, 1852; since which time he has been engaged in prac- tice here; first wife was Mary Bennett; she died in July, 1864; they had three children, one now living: Wm. Wirt, born June 15, 1861; George P., died in Sept., 1874, aged eighteen years ; Mary Catharine died at the age of thirteen years; the Doctor's present wife was Alice Etnyre, born in Washington Co., Md., and daugh- ter of Samuel Etnyre; married in Jan., 1867; they are both members of the Lutheran Church; the Doctor was a volunteer surgeon in Hospital at Quincy a short time during the late Rebellion.
Lilly George, retired farmer. Little Jno. W. tenant farmer; Sec. 6.
LITTLE JESSE, Farmer; Sec. 6; owns 215 acres, probable valuation $9,675; Mr. Little was born Aug. 27, 1830, in Harrison Co., Ohio; he came to Ogle Co. April 6, 1853, and settled in Pine Creek Tp., where he lived for nine years; he was married Aug. 25, 1853, to Martha A. M. Fields, daughter of John Fields, of Pine Creek Tp .; she was born July 13, 1829; in 1862 they moved to Oregon Tp., where they now reside; they have four children: John W., born Aug. 23, 1854; Sarah C., April 17, 1857; George F. June 11, 1860; Wilber G., Oct. 13, 1865; Mr. Little is a Republican, and was Road Master for three years, and School Director for two terms; he is also a member of the Church of United Brethren ; a Trustee of the U. B. Parsonage; Superintendent of the Sab- bath School, and Class Leader at Mt. Zion Church of the U. B. Society; Mrs. Little is also a member of the same denomina- tion.
Loose B. farmer. Lynch Thomas, laborer.
M cCAULEY JOHN, dentist.
McGuire M. farmer. McInis Donald, depot watchman. McInis Walter; laborer.
McKEEN SALMON, Dealer In Agricultural Implements; Third St. near Washington; res. on Third St .; born in Frieburg, Oxford Co., Maine, April 25, 1831; came to Nashua Tp. in 1852; has lived also in Pine Rock and Oregon Tps .;
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he was engaged in farming until 1874; was Schonl Director in Pine Rock for nine years; married Marilla M. Bickford Oct. 17, 1852; she was born in Porter, Oxford Co., Maine, Aug. 10, 1835; they have three children: Mary L., born Dec. 25, 1853; Melville I., Aug. 13, 1857 ; Nellie, Aug. 3, 1865.
McKENNEY MRS. E. M. Widow of' G. M. McKenney; Farmer; Sec. 15; owns 190 acres, probable valuation $8,550; Mr. McKenney was boru in Canada . Dec. 15, 1821, and died April 23, 1874, in Oregon; Mrs. McKenney is a daughter of Dr. Wm. J. Mix (deceased) ; she was born Nav. 28, 1837, in Oregon, and was married May 20, 1856; she has eight children, whose names are: Henry J., born Aug. 17, 1857; Julia, Dec. 19, 1839; Richard, Feb. 24, 1862; George, March 28, 1864; Albert, June 23, 1867; Willie, Jan. 5. 1870; Bonnie J., Feb. 28, 1871; Betsey H., Feb. 24, 1874.
McKenney T. L. retired farmer.
MCMURRAY CHIAS. I. Marble Dealer; Washington St. between Third St. and Rock River Bridge; born in Hartland. Niagara Co., N. Y., Dec. 13, 1836; moved to Lyons, Iowa, in 1857; in 1860 went to Mich., where he enlisted as a private in Co. F., Second Mich. Cavalry; in a few months was promoted to Second Duty Sergeant; was wounded at the battle of New Madrid and promoted to Second Lieut .; after the battle of Pittsburg Land. ing he was promoted to First Lieut .: served three years, and was mustered out as First. Lieut .; afterwards returned to Lyons, Iowa; came to Ogle Co. Aug. 6, 1877; engaged in marble business since 1870; he married Katie Cavanaugh April 3, 1868; she was born in Wolverhampton, England, Jan. 7, 1849; they have two children: Lottie, born June 14, 1870; Mary July 15, 1873.
McNeal Henry, laborer. Mack Jno W. deputy county clerk. Mahuney John, laborer. Mallery E. T. clerk.
MARSH CHAS. T. Bookseller, Stationer and Dealer in Wall Paper, Notions, etc; south side of Washington St .; res. on Madison St .; born in Dover, England, May 5, 1845; about the year 1855 came to Mt. Morris, in this Co .; en- gaged in farming pursuits until 1862, when he enlisted in Co. K (mounted), I. V. I .; date of enlistment Aug. 12, 1862, dis- charged June 21, 1865; was in all battles his Co. was engaged in; after the close of the war he was educated at the Mt. Morris Seminary, and was engaged in teaching until 1868: removed to Oregon in 1869 and commenced business with his brother, F. H. Marsh, under the firm name of Marsh Bros .; in 1872 F. H. Marsh with-
drew from the firm; since then Chas. T. has conducted the business alone; Mr. M. was Assessor of Oregon Tp. in 1875 and 1876; he is now serving second term as School Trustee; he is also Aldermau of Second Ward; married Lucinda Hinsel Dec. 13, 1867; she was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio; they have had four children; two sons deceased: one died in iutaney; Bertie died Sept. 15, 1877, aged two years; the living children are: Fred K and Chas. Edgar; Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the M. E. Church.
MARSH FRED H. Agent American Express Co .; residence Third St., between Jefferson and Madison; born in England Sept. 7, 1843; came to Oregon in 1855; was for a time in the Book and Stationery business; he has been express agent since April 22, 1871; April 10, 1861, he enlisted in Co. H, 15th I. V. I .; in Sept., 1861, he was discharged on account of sickness; re.enlisted in Oct, 1861, in 46th I. V. I .; mustered out at Baton Rouge, La., Jan. 20, 1866, after having been in the service four years and eight months ; was mustered out as Captain; Capt. Marsh was member of the Twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth Gen- eral Assembly; Town Clerk of Oregon in 1870 and 1871; he married Kate E. Leh- man Feb. 16, 1864; she was born in this town ; they have two children: George L. and Katie E .; the captain and his wife are members of the M. E. Church.
Marvin Seth, carpenter. Matson -- , boarding house.
MATMILLER ALBANY, Boot and Shoe Manufacturer, Washington St., oppo- site First National Bank; res. on Third St .; born in Erie, Pa., May 22, 1837; came to Ogle Co. in 1853; in Aug., 1862, he en- listed in Co. G, 74th I. V. I .; served until March, 1863; married Mary Ann Marks - Sept. 21, 1862; she was born in Greece, N. Y., Oct. 13, 1841; they have had five children ; two died in infancy; the living are: Myrtie M., born March 29, 1864; Minnie G., April 11, 1867, and Ethel A., Nov. 26, 1877.
MATMILLER JOHN, of the firm of Rutledge & Matmiller, dealers in Hard- ware, Tinware, Stoves, etc., Washington St .; res. on Franklin St., between Third and Fourth; born at Erie, Pa., Aug. 9, 1839; came to Mt. Morris in 1853; served three years in Co. G, 74th I. V. I .; enlisted Ang. 13, 1862; mustered out July 27, 1865 ; he was taken prisoner at Stone River Dec. 31, 1862; six months in Libby Prison; after his release, which was about June, 1863, Mr. M. was on detached service in Medical Department at Annapolis, Md .; was in Cirenit Clerk's office in Oregon from the Spring of 1868 to 1872; was Alder- man of the First Ward from 1871 to 1873; member of the Library Board at the time of its organization ; married Mary J. Grim.
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ler Jan. 9, 1866; she was born in Erie, Pa .; they have one daughter, lda M., born Nov. 12, 1867; Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the M. E. Church.
MATMILLER JOSEPH W.
Dealer in Flour, Feed, Seeds, Vegetables, etc., Etnyre Block, Fourth St .; res. cor. Fourth and Jackson Sts .; born in Erie, Pa., June 6, 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1853; enlisted in Co. H, 34th I. V. I., Aug., 1861 ; mustered out in July, 1865, having served about four years; married Martha J. Householder Dec. 28, 1865; she was born in this Co .; they have one son, Charles, born Nov. 24, 1866.
May J. W. barber.
Michael D. C. laborer ; Sec. 3.
Michael Daniel, laborer. Michael H. B. plasterer. Middlekauff Elias, retired farmer.
Miles Chas. stone mason.
Miller Carey, printer.
Miller James, teamster.
Miller Michael, wagon maker.
Mills G. F. auctioneer, etc.
MILLS THOMAS W. Proprietor of the Sinnissippi House, and Auctioneer; born in Hilton, Shropshire, England, Sept. 21, 1841; came with his parents to Monroe, this Co., in 1851; engaged in farming until 1864, when he went to Cin- cinnati, O., where he remained one year ; in 1867 went to Rochelle; conducted the Rochelle House four years; engaged in auction business exclusively for two years ; he has been proprietor of the Sinnissippi House since Nov., 18:5; married Harriet J. Butterfield, daughter of John Butter- field, of Rochelle, April 2, 1862; she was born in Berkhampsted, England, Sept. 14, 1839; Mrs. Mills is a member of the M. E. Church.
MIX GEORGE A. Dealer in Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats, Caps, Gro- ceries, etc., Sinnissippi Block; res. Wash- ington St., cor. Seventh; born in Galena Dec. 15, 1850; married Hattie A. Hovey Nov. 6, 1872; she was born in Racine, Wis., Feb. 28, 1851; they have two chil- dreu, George H. and Arthur H .; Mrs. Mix is a member of the Episcopal Church.
MIX HENRY .A., M. D., (deceased) whose portrait appears in this work, was born in the year of our Lord 1816; his nativity was Grand Isle, Vt .; he was the youngest of a family of eleven children ; he received his early education at Farm- ington, Conn., and completed his college studies at Moscow, C. E., in the years 1839 and '40, and graduated at Cambridge Law School in July, 1841. He came to Oregon Dec. 20, 1841, and was admitted to the practice of law in the same month. He first married Miss Catherine J. Bennett, who died Oct. 4, 1846, by whom he had
one son, John B., who resides in Oregoa Township. August 1, 1849, he was mar- ried to Miss Mary Jacobs, by whom he had eight children, six of whom died in infancy; the two living are: George A., I one of the most enterprising young men in Oregon, and Mary J., now absent at school.
Mr. Mix was a leading attorney and prominently identified with the business and political interests of the Co .; largely engaged in railway and other enterprises.
On the evening of the 2d of Septem- ber, 1867, while crossing the bridge then in course of erection, over Rock River, at Oregon, he missed his footing and fell in the canal and locks below, and was in- stantly killed.
The following is taken from the remarks of the Rev. G. W. Crafts, upon the occa- sion of his funeral, Sept. 2, 1867:
"Coming among us, or rather coming to the young and rapidly advancing State of Illinois, over a quarter of a century ago, he grew with our growth and strength- ened with our strength. Added to a mind of far more than common power, and a: genius brilliant and strong, he had an in- flexible will. Energy and perseverance characterized all his undertakings. He considered no obstacle too great to be: overcome in time. No difficulty could baffle his determination. He found no rugged steep that he could not surmount. Though so active and diligent that he found but little time for social conversa- tion, yet how he will be missed from this community ! We miss him from our streets, from his place of business, from our public gatherings. We miss that ever pushing, active, driving man. His ever studious, thoughtful countenance, his quick, energetic step, daily taught wher- ever he went the great and important les- son that
"Life is real! Life is earnest! '
He has bequeathed to his children and to us and our children, my friends, his stir- ring example that should be claimed by us as a priceless boon. Truly he was a hero in life's momentous battle.
" He was never known to boast of what he had done, yet he aided every charitable object and gave assistance to every benev- olent enterprise, and ever seemed to re- member to be grateful for a favor done him. Yes, he will be missed by us here. There will be a want, a deficiency here and there, that would never be known or felt, were he still among the living ..
" But not only by us, but by onr glorious county will he be missed. At the late meeting of the Board of Supervisors the following resolution was adopted by that honorable body :"
Resolved, That in the decease of MI. Mix, the County of Ogle has sustained an irreparable loss, that his thorough and
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conspicuous identification for the last twenty-five years with nearly all our im- portaut public enterprises, his superior business qualifications, constantly being exerted, not only for the material advance- ment of the community, but also for the peaceful adjustment of difficulties among men, his untiring energy, his generous hospitality, his cordial friendship, his con- descension to the poor, and above all, the true democracy of his life, all being lost in his untimely death, has lett a void which can not be filled.
MIX H. A., M. D., whose portrait ap- pears in this work, is the youngest son of Wm. J. Mix, Sr., M. D., deceased, one of the earliest settlers of Ogle Co .; the sub- ject of this sketch was born in Oregon, in this Co., July 12, 1838; at an early age he developed a natural taste for anatomy, having, when only ten years of age, put together the entire parts of a skeleton ; at the age of twelve he dissected a human body and exposed every muscle; after studying medicine for three years, with Dr. E. S. Potter, of Oregon, he attended Rush Medical College, graduating from that institution in February, 1864; he im- mediately entered the service as 2d Asst. Surgeon of the 64th 1. V. I., and was made in Sept. following, 1st Asst. Surgeon; dur- ing Sherman's campaign, was one of the operating staff of the first division of the 16th corps, being appointed to that posi- tion over many older surgeons, on account of his surgical skill; in May following he was made Surgeon of the 64th I. V. I .; in June, 1865, he was selected as one of the three surgeons in the Army of the Ten- nessee, to form a board of medical exam- iners and served as such until the close of the war. He then returned to Rush Medical College and took a course of lec- tures on diseases of women and children. He then commenced the practice of med- icine in partnership with Dr. E. S. Pot- ter, in Oregon, and continued as such un- til 1874, when he started for himself, and has continued so up to the present time, having a large and lucrative practice; the same year he built his fine residence, which is an ornament to his native town; he married Adeline A. Perry, in Lynn- ville, in this Co., July 11, 1868; have oue son, Morton P., born July 19, 1873.
IIX JOHN B. Farmer; Sec. 3; born in Oregon; age, 31; married Miss Sarah E. Etnyre, of the same place, in 1870; age, 29; they have three children: Catharine C., May and Henry A. ; ages respectively 6, 3 and 1; is a Republican; liberal in re- ligion; wife is a member of the Lutheran Church.
IIX WMI. J., SR., (Deceased), whose portrait appears in this work, was born in Grand Isle, Vt., May 20, 1795; he was the eldest of eleven children ; in his early life he was engaged in lumbering and in the
fishing trade on the St. Lawrence River, continuing at the same until the age of 25; he then studied medicine with Dr. Wood, of Campbell's Landing, Canada, and after pursuing a full course at the Medical In- stitute at Montreal, graduated at the age of 29; he soon after settled in Conneant- ville, Crawford Co., Penn., and after prac- ticing his profession there for eight years, moved to Tecumseh, Mich., where he re- mained one year; he then moved to Ottawa, LaSalle Co., Ill., and in the year 1835 came from there to Oregon Tp., in this Co., where he remained up to the time of his death, March 12, 1850. He served as assistant surgeon in the battle of Plattsburg in 1816, his father being a captain in the same battle; while residing in Pa., he served as surgeon of the 129th Pa. Vols .; he married Annice Drury in Pittsfield, Vt., July 25, 1816; she was born in same place June 24, 1799; they had one son, Wm. J. Mix, Jr., living in Oregon, and two daughters, Abigail Minerva, who died Oct. 22, 1828, and Sarah Annice, who died Sept. 26, 1826; Mrs. Mix died in 1834; he then married Miss Eliza Wood Goodwin, at Tecumseh, Mich., in Feb., 1836; she was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y .; they had one son, H. A. Mix, M. D., of Oregon, and four daughters: Martha E., now Mrs. Mc- Kenney, Mary A., now Mrs. O. W. Garri- son, of lowa Falls, Iowa, Francis C., who died at the age of four years, and Alice R., now Mrs. Worthington, living near Los Angeles, Cal.
MIX WM. J. Capitalist; born in Grand Isle Co., Vt., April 21, 1823 ; moved to Craw- ford Co., Pa., in 1827; resided there until the Spring of 1835; then removed to Michigan; remained there until 1836; then came to Oregon, arriving here Oct., 1836, was first Co. Judge in 1839; in Nov., 1841, engaged in mercantile business at Daysville ; continued in business there until 1846 ; from 1847 to 1857 was in mercantile business in Chicago; then returned to Daysville, where he remained until 1858, when he engaged in hardware trade in Oregon, which he continued uutil 1865; from 1867 to 1873 he was engaged in general mercantile business here; his first wife was Harriet L. Brown, daughter of Col. Dauphin Brown, who came to Black Walnut Grove in 1838; married Dec. 9, 1845; she died in Chicago Nov. 4, 1849; one child by this marriage, Frank W., now a resident of Cornucopia, Nev .; present wife was Belle T., daughter of Richard McKinney, of Nashua Tp., and came here in 1839; married May 20, 1856; she was born in Canada July 19, 1834; they have four children : Helen A., Fred R., Chas. L., and Lida Belle.
Morris Thomas J. wagon maker.
Motter Hiram, retired farmer.
Mulkins A. proprietor omnibus line.
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MUNN SILAS, Dealer in Lumber, Coal, Sash, Doors, Blinds, etc., Second Street, near Washington ; res. on Jefferson Street; born in Belleville, N. J., Feb. 15, 1833; he was Town Clerk several terms before leaving his native place; 23 years ago he came West; was with the engineer corps 18 months, engaged in the construc- tion of the Terre Haute & Alton R. R .; was connected with the Navy Department four years during the war; engaged at that time in putting engines in the monitors; in 1866 went to Kansas City; was con- nected with the building of the Missouri River, Fort Scott, & Gulf R. R. two years; helped to build the Jersey City and Newark water works; for 10 months connected with Chicago, Michigan & Lake Shore Railway; two years road master of the Chicago & Iowa Railroad ; was for several months superintendent of the construction of the Chicago & Pacific R. R., afterwards with the Texas Pacific R. R. one year; returned to Ill., and was for another year road master of the C. & I. Ry .; engaged in Jumber business Nov. 1, 1875 ; married Mrs. Florence A. Stroh ; she died Dec. 17, 1877.
MURRAY EDWARD D. Farmer ; Sec. 17; owns 100 acres of land, proba- ble valuation $4,500; Mr. Murray was born December 15, 1837, in Meath Co., Ireland, and came to Oregon, Ogle Co., in June, 1858; he was married June 8, 1857, to Mary, daughter of John Post, of Oregon Tp .: she was born July 12, 1839, in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; they have seven children whose names are : Margaret, born March 18, 1858; Catherine, Dec. 10, 1860; Mary, Dec. 22, 1862; Ann, Feb. 29, 1866; John H., March 22, 1868; Frank, Aug. 18, 1871, and Charles, Oct. 15, 1876; Mr. Murray is a Democrat, and was School Director for two years; both Mr. and Mrs. Murray are members of the Catholic Church.
Mussleman Jacob T. miller.
EWCOMER EMORY S. carpenter.
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Newcomer J. B. farmer. Newcomer W. H. carpenter. Newhall J. H. ice dealer. Newman Adam, laborer.
Newman John, laborer.
NOHE MICHAEL. Dealer in Groceries, Crockery, and Woodenware, Fourth Street, near Washington; born in Germany Sept. 11, 1827; came to Chicago in 1846; after residing there one year lie came to Oregon; engaged in mercantile business ever since he came here; he has been City Treasurer and was Assessor of Oregon Tp. six years ; married Sophronia Sauer Oct. 19, 1859; she was born in Ger- many ; they have had nine children ; two died in infancy ; John A. died Dec. 24, -
1877, aged 25 years; those living are: Kate, Charles, Ellen, Mary, Aggie, and Lizzie; Mr. Nohe and family are members of the Catholic Church.
Norton E. retired farmer.
C LSON C. shoe maker.
Osborn Wm. retired farmer. Overmiller Gotleib, stone mason.
PADLEY CHARLES, butcher.
Page L. W. retired farmer. Parsons F. S. blacksmith. Parkhurst S. clerk. Patrick S. horse dealer.
PEEK HENRY C. Sheriff of Ogle Co .; born in Bethel, Vt., Oct. 12, 1837; came with his parents to Grand de Tour ! in June, 1838, in about six months re- moved to Buffalo Tp., where he lived until Dec., 1874, when he came to Oregon, having been elected Sheriff in Nov. of that year; served four years iu U. S. army during the late Rebellion; enlisted in Co. L, 15th Regt. I. V. C., Nov. 27, 1861; was transferred to the First Alabama Cavalry in 1863; promoted to Captaincy of Co. D, of this Regt .; participated in battles of Shiloh, Corinth, etc .; went with Sherman to the sea; mustered out Oct. 20, 1865; Capt. Peek was Collector of Buffalo Tp in 1867; he married Adeline S. Chase Nov. 28, 1864; she was born in Rochester, N. Y., -, 1839; they have had five children; the living are: Bessie, Frank B., George N. and Carl C .; one son died in infancy; Capt. Peek and wife are mem- bers of the Presbyterian Church.
Perry E. A. blacksmith. Perry George, blacksmith.
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Peterson C. W. laborer. Peterson John, laborer.
Peterson John P. laborer.
PETRIE HON. FREDERICK
G. of the firm of Petrie & Jones, General Merchants; Washington St .; res. on Fourth St .; born in Kingston, Canada, Aug. 22, 1818; came to Byron, this Co., July 15, 1838; engaged in farming there until Dec., 1840, when he removed to Mt. Morris; in 1842 he engaged in general mercantile business with Enoch Wood; dissolved partnership in 1851, and formed co-partnership with H. J. Farwell; they continued together until 1854; for a time after that carried on the business alone; from 1856 to 1858 his son-in-law, B. F. Sheets, was associated with him in mer. cantile and milling business ; in 1858 was elected Sheriff; he then removed to Oregon; served one term as Sheriff, and
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was elected Circuit Clerk in 1860, which office he held until 1872; was elected County Judge in 1873; served in that capacity until 1877; was Postmaster at Morris from 1841 to 1848; married Eliza- beth, daughter of Rev. John Sharp, who came to this Co. in 1838; she died in Aug., 1853; they had seven children : John R. (first white child born in Mt. Morris, date of birth Feb. 17, 1841), Charles F. and Sarah A. (now Mrs. Joseph E. Hitt); two sons and two daughters deceased; present wife was Mrs. Mary S. Hill; married in Dec., 1853; she was born in Lynchburg, Va., Aug., 1815; they have one child, Minnie; the Judge and Mrs. Petrie are members of the M. E. Church.
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