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Hathaway Robert, merchant; White Rock. HATHAWAY SIMEON, Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. White Rock; born Dec. 25, 1847, in White Rock; he owns 33 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; married Rosa A. Schirmerhorn Jan. 20, 1874; she was born in Roscoe, Wis., June 7, 1856; have two children: Stephen A., born Oct. 9, 1875; Ruby M., Oct. 8, 1876; Overseer of Highways.
Hayes E. C. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Kings. Hayes Frank, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Kings. HAYES DAVID H. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Rochelle; born May 24, 1830, in Licking Co., Ohio; came with his parents to White Rock and settled on his present farm in 1863; owns 120 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Mary A. Rice March 5, 1856; she was born June 22, 1829, in Allegany Co., N. Y .; had five children; four living : Anna E., Charlie M., Alice A., and George H .; is a Republican ; they are members of the M. E. Church; is Justice of the Peace; has been Commissioner of Highways, Town Assessor and Collector, School Trustee and Director; his father came to this Tp. in 1839, being one of the earliest settlers.
HAYES HIRAM, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Kings; born July 23, 1822, in Lick- ing Co., Ohio; in 1839, came with his parents to Ogle Co. and settled in Marion, and removed to his present farm in 1856; he owns 720 acres, valued at $50 per acre, and 480 acres in Nebraska, valued at $5 per acre; married his first wife, Margaret Campbell, Feb. 7, 1849; she was born Dec. 7, 1832, and died Jan. 13, 1850; had one child, Margaret M., now Mrs. Lewis; Mrs. H. was a daughter of Mr. Campbell, who was shot by the Driscols; he was Captain of the company which was formed to cap- ture these outlaws, and for this reason they wished to break up the company, by shoot- ing the captain, as in other places they had broken up companies in this way; Mr. H. was one of the parties who took an active part in the capture and conviction of the Driscols; his second marriage was April 9, 1853, to Elizabeth Brown; she was born Dec. 7, 1837, in Licking Co., Ohio; had eleven children; seven living: Mary E., Lucretia J., Hiram Clifford, James N., William V., Avery R. and Charlotte Bell; they are members of the M. E. Church; is a Republican.
HAYES JOHN, Farmer; Secs. 4, 5 and 6; P. O. White Rock; born July 2, 1851,
in Morris Co., N. J .; came to Licking Co., Ohio, in 1817; went to Mississippi, Louisi- ana, Arkansas, etc., in 1837, and came to Ogle Co. and settled in his present locality in 1841; he owns 300 acres. val- ued at $70 per acre, and 280 acres in Cass Co., Iowa, valued at $15 per acre ; married Abbie Weeks May 4, 1843; she was born Nov. 10, 1824, in Ohio, and died Oct. 29, 1865; had five children by this marriage: Henry M., born Aug. 16, 1844; Harriet E., May 13, 1846; Sarah J., Dec. 30, 1857; Gilbert M., Aug. 12, 1853, and John C. F., June 26, 1856; his second marriage was to Maria Caster April 18, 1867; she was born in 1834 in Licking Co., Ohio, and died March 8, 1870; had one child by this mar- riage, Elmer Grant, born May 3, 1869; third marriage to Lovisa Jane Sears March 23, 1871; she was born Oct. 12, 1840, in N. Y .; had two children; Geo. D., born Feb. 14, 1872, died Sept. 29, 1872; Ira N., born Nov. 2, 1873; is an Adventist; Repub- lican; has been Justice of the Peace, Con- stable and School Director ; he commenced building his present residence in 1858, and finished it in 1861; it is built of lime and sandstone, and is supposed to be fire proof; it is the only house of the kind in this Tp .; Daniel Collins, of New York City, was the architect and builder; the stone for the construction of this residence came from Marion, Fox River, Walnut Grove and Paine's Point.
Haymaker J. farm ; Sec. 35; P. O. Rocbelle. Haymaker S. farm; Sec. 35; P. O. Rochelle. Hill J. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Holcomb.
Hubbard Clarke, farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Rochelle.
Hubbard William, farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Rochelle.
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James Jolın, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Kings. JAMES LEWIS, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Kings; born Oct. 1, 1819, in Parish of Llandersylio, South Wales; came with his parents to Utica, N. Y. in 1831. and came to Ogle Co. and settled in White Rock Tp. in 1842; he owns 240 acres valued at $60 per acre; his father died in White Rock, aged 63 years; his mother died in Kane Co., aged 70 years; married Hannah K., daughter of John Campbell, and widow of Obedialı Lind-ey, in White Rock, July 18, 1847; she was born in Can- ada, Sept. 23, 1823; have six children: John D., born July 3, 1848; Phineas C., Dec. 17, 1849; Margaret Ann, June 26, 1851; Henry Lewis, June 4, 1855; Louisa Maria, Sept. 4, 1859; Martha Sabina, Sept. 23, 1861; members of the Congregational Church.
Jones Arthur, farm; Sec. 4; P. O. Holcomb. Jones Dan'1 W. farm; S. 3; P. O. Holcomb. Jones Fred. farmer; Sec. 20; O. O. Kings.
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Jones Lewis, farm; Sec. 4; P. O. Holcomb. Jones L. W. Sr., farm ; S. 3; P. O. Holcomb. Jones L. W. Jr., farm ; S. 3; P. O. Holcomb.
K ENDALL LEVI, Jr., farmer ; Sec. 24; P. O. Kings.
KING C. T. Fariner and Stock Raiser; Sec. 21; P. O. Kings; born Feb. 11, 1836, in Worcester Co., Mass .; in 1843 came to Yates and Steuben Co., N. Y., and in 1846 removed to Ogle Co., and settled with his father in the Town of Marion; in 1859 removed to Taylor Co., Iowa; remained two years, and then returned to Marion Tp., aud same Fall settled on his present farm ; he owns 272 acres, valued at $60 per acre ; married Martha Wadsworth Sept. 2, 1861; she was born in Boone Co., May 29, 1847; have eight children ; Helen A., Roddy W., Lottie B., Flora M., Lewis E., Aria A., Hattie J., and Charles C .; they are mem- bers of the Congregational Church; is a Greenbacker.
KING JOHN M. School Teacher and Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Kings; born April 17, 1840, in Hampshire Co., Mass; came to Yates and Steuben Co., in 1843; re- moved to Ogle Co. in 1846, and settled on bis present farm in 1867; he owns 90 acres, valued at $60 per acre; married Mary Longsdon Feb. 16, 1867; she was born July 23, 1845, in Whiteside Co., III ; he en- listed Aug. 9, 1862, in Co. B, 92d Illinois Mounted Infantry ; served three years and was honorably discharged; participated in thirty three engagements, among which were Chicamauga, siege of Atlanta, Kil- patrick's raid around Atlanta, Jonesboro, Sherman's March to the Sea, etc., and through the Carolinas; is independent in politics; attended the National Independ- ent Greenback Convention held at Indian- apolis, in May, 1876; took the stump and advocated the election of Peter Cooper; claimed that the specie basis monetary system was a fraud and failure-that all the bank bills known as "wild cat," "stump tail," and " shinplaster " curren- cies, and all the financial panics that end- ed in 1861, belonged exclusively to that system and none other; he claimed that the U. S. bonds should be paid according to the original contract, in the same kind of money ; that they were purchased with greenbacks; that subsequent laws chang- ing the contract were wrong; that the bond-holder was no better than the inus- ket-holder: claimed that any civilized state or nation that would issue its treas- ury notes (greenbacks) and make them a legal tender for all debts, with no excep- tions would circulate at par with coin; he pointed to six historical examples for proof, among which was $60,000,000 thus issued at the commencement of our late war that circulated from the beginning to the end, at par with gold; held it to be the
imperative duty of government to put its stamp and impress upon, and issue all the money out of whatever material made, in- cluding gold, silver, copper, nickel, and greenback paper. "That bank bills ought to be for ever suppressed and the circula- tion restored to the nation to whom it constitutionally belongs."
King Richard M. farm; S. 21; P. O. Kings. KING WM. H. Farmer, Stock and Gen- eral Dealer; Sec. 27; P. O. Kiugs; born Feb. 22, 1834, in Worcester, Mass .; in 1843 came to Yates and Steuben Co., and in 1846 removed to Ogle Co., and settled with his father in the Town of Marion; in 1858 removed to his present farm; owns 1,200 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Emiline Wadsworth Feb. 23, 1855 in Ore- gon, Ill .; she was born May 7, 1838, in Beloit, Wis .; had eight children: Alta May, born Jan. 18, 1856, and died March 17, 1875; seven living: George M., John Elsworth and Ella J. are twins, Mary Ada, Martha M., Fannie L., and Bertha May; they are members of the Congregational Church; is independent in politics; has beeu commissioner of highways, town trustce, and supervisor two years; he and his brothers founded this town known as Kings, and principally through his exer- tions the station was located here; he owns the elevator at the station; it has a capacity of 14,000 bushels; he also built the hotel and store, and made various other improvements here.
Koukle A. F. farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Kings. Krues L. lab .; Sec. 19; P. O. Paine's Point. Kulb G. farmer; See. 36; P. O. Rochelle.
L INN GEO. W. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Kings.
Linn Jacob, farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Kings.
LOVELL ALBERT, Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Holcomb; born Oct. 4, 1839, in the Town of Newfield, N. Y .; came with his parents to St. Charles in 1837, and in 1839 they moved to DeKalb Co .; in 1858 removed to White Rock; owns 320 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Laura J. Holcomb; she was born May 10, 1835, in N. Y .; had five children, four living : Ed- gar A., Flora May, Hattie J. and Stella Mand; has been Commissioner and School Director; is a Republican.
LUCAS A. Farmer: Sec. 9; P. O. White Rock; born Nov. 8, 1809, in Freetown, Mass .; came to White Rock in 1837; owns 240 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Mahala Hayden April 6, 1842; she was born Nov. 7, 1820, in the Town of Mentor, Ohio; her parents are from Vermont; had nine children, six living: William, Eliza E. (now Mrs. Stewart), Lucinda J. (now Mrs. Sivwright), Frank P., Nannie A. and Charles; Mr. L. has been Postmaster, Supervisor, School Director and Trustec ; he is one of the earliest settlers in the
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Town of White Rock; he witnessed the shooting of the Driscols.
Lucas F. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. White Rock. Lucas W. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. White Rock. LYMAN GILBERT, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Rochelle; born Jan. 18, 1835, in Herkimer Co., N. Y .; in 1856 came to White Rock; settled on a farm in Lynn- ville in 1862; in 1864 removed to his farm in Sec. 13, and in 1865 removed to his present farm; owns 160 acres valued at $50 per acre; married Ann Eliza Bird March 14, 1868; she was born Feb. 18, 1851, in Allen Co., Ohio; have three chil- dren: Celeste E., born Jan. 20, 1869, Orva A., Aug. 12, '70, Emmett S., June 11, '74; has been Assessor and School Director; is a Republican.
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M cMASTER S. J. laborer; Sec. 34; P. O. Kings.
MALONY MARTIN, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Kings; born in Ireland, and came to New York City June 1, 1843; in July, 1848, came to Ill., and bought bis present tarm in 1852 and removed to it in 1861; married Mrs. Mary A. Buckingham April 28, 1874; she was born Dec. 25, 1831, in Ireland; her maiden name was Mary A. Barry; her first marriage was July 22, '69; had one child by first marriage: Mat- tie A., horn May 21, 1870; are members of the Roman Catholic Church; he owns 160 acres, valued at $50 per acre.
Marker R. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Rochelle. MILLER CARL, Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Kings; born Jan. 13, 1827, in Ger- many; in 1860 came to Ogle Co., and in 1863 settled on his present farm; owns 240 acres, valned at $50 per acre; married Catharina Jones Feb. 16, 1850; she was born July 9, 1828, in Germany ; had eight children : Philipina (now Mrs. Dr. Hall), Kate M., Charles, Robert, Ernest, Leonora, Eda and Lena; is a Greenbacker ; is School Director.
Milligan Wm. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Kings. Milligan W. L. farm; Sec. 19; P. O. Kings. Minis Wm. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Rochelle. Mulegan J. farmer : Sec. 19; P. O. Kings. Murry J. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Holmomb.
N' ICHOLAS JAMES, Farmer ; Sec. 31; P. O. Rochelle; born March 31, 1835, in Northampton Co., Pa .; came to Ogle Co. in 1858 and settled in Paine's Point; in 1863 removed to White Rock, and settled on his present farm in 1870; he owns 320 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Mahala S. Bowen Ang. 6, 1862; she was born March 24. 1842, in Lynnville Tp .; have three children : Laura A., born July 26, 1863; Charlie W., Feb. 12, 1865, and Jennie C., Feb. 9, 1876; is a Democrat; has been School Director.
Noe Austin, farm ; S. 19; P. O. Paine's Point.
O AKES JOHN N. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O White Rock.
OAKES R. F. Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Kings; born Nov. 9, 1830, in Lycoming Co., Pa .; went to LaPorte, Ind., in 1848; came to Kankakee, Ill., in 1860; returned to LaPorte in 1866, and remained two years, then came to Ogle Co. and engaged in mercantile business at White Rock; continued about two years; removed to his present farm in 1875; owns 110 acres, valued at $65 per acre ; married Elizabeth Culbertson in 1866; she was born Jan. 20, 1838, in St. Joe Co., Mich. ; have three chil- dren : Susan M., Tettie J. and Calvin E .; one child died in infancy ; are members of the Presbyterian Church; he has been Town Clerk; is an Independent Green- backer.
Oakes Thos. farm; Sec. 10; P. O. Holcomb. OAKES W. D. Farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Kings; born March 20, 1836, in Union Co., Pa .; came to Winnebago Co. in 1859, and removed to White Rock in 1860; settled on Sec. 21; remained there till 1864; when he removed to Sec. 22; owns 240 acres, valued at $60 per acre; married Saralı E. McCormick, May 20, 1859; she was born March 24, 1839, in Lycoming Co., Pa .; they were married at Melton, Pa .; have six children: Kate F., born March 14, 1860; Nellie M., March 16, 1863; Mary M., Dec. 22, 1867; Blanche, May 10, 1870; Fannie, Sept. 15, 1874; Lavinia L., Sept. 19, 1876; he is Independent in politics; has been School Director.
Oakes Wm. M. farm ; Sec. 15; P. O. Kings. Oakes Wm. L. farm ; Sec. 10; P.O. Holcomb. Only John, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Kings. Onley O. W. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Kings.
PAYNE BERNARD M. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. White Rock.
Phelps Wm. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Holcomb. Pratz Frank, farm; Sec. 13; P. O. Holcomb. Pratz Jacob, farm ; S. 17; P. O. White Rock. PRESTON H. C. Farmer; Secs. 7 and 18; P. O. White Rock; born May 31, 1824, in Oneida Co., N. Y .; came to Ogle Co. in 1849, and settled in White Rock in 1851; owns 290 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Eliza J. Upson, Oct. 18, 1853; she was born June 5, 1830, in Oneida Co., N. Y .; have nine children : Jnnius U., Riley A., Clara M., Rosetter J., Charley H., Elmer J., Ella J., George S. and Jennie E .; are members of the First Congrega- tional Church, White Rock Centre; he is a Republican; has been Assessor for five years, Justice of the Peace eight years, Road Commissioner, School Director, and Clerk of the School District; his brother, Rosetter J., enlisted in Co. H., 92d Illinois Mounted Infantry; served 13 months and 7 days, and was killed at the Battle of Chicamauga.
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R EPPINTROP JOHN, Sr., farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Holcomb.
Reppintrop John, Jr., farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Holcomb.
RICE EDWIN, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. White Rock; born March 11, 1827, in Livingston Co., N. Y .; went with his parents to Chautauqua Co., N. Y., in 1828; went to Ohio in 1832, and remained there till 1836, when he went to Micb .; removed to White Rock in 1837; owns 170 acres land, valued at $50 per acre; married Emma Eyster Dec. 18, 1862; she was born in 1838 in Pa .; they have two children, Cyrus A. and Dora E .; Mrs. R. is a mem- ber of the Baptist Church ; Mr. R. has been Supervisor, Collector and Trustee; is a Republican ; his father was one of the first settlers of White Rock, and built the first house in the Tp .; his brother, Erastus N., lives on Sec. 8; he was born Jan. 16, 1815, in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y .; went to Alle- gany Co., N. Y., with his parents in 1819; went to Chautauqua Co., N. Y., in 1837; went to Geauga Co., O., in 1831; went to Mich. in 1836; removed to Ogle Co. and settled in White Rock in 1837; removed to Wis. in 1842; returned to White Rock in 1844; went to Greene Co., Wis., in 1847; went to Linn Co., Iowa, in 1850; returned to White Rock and settled on his present farm in 1856; owns 130 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Eliza A. Campbell Oct. 8, 1841; she was born July 2, 1822, in Canada; had four children- three now living: Ester (now Mrs. Glinde- mann), Henry and Homer.
Rice E. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. White Rock. Rice H. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. White Rock. Rock E. H. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Holcomb. Rowley A. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Rochelle. Royal Jarus, capitalist; P. O. Rochelle. ' Russell C. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Kings.
AVIDGE MRS. SARAH, S Widow of John Savidge; Sec. 9; P. O. White Rock; he was born Dec. 12, 1824, in Northumberland Co., Pa .; came to Ogle Co. in 1850, and settled in White Rock in 1858, and died March 2, 1871 ; he married Sarah Hancock in Pa. March 11, 1858; she was born Aug. 19, 1819, in Lycoming Co., Pa .; she owns 200 acres land valued at $10,000; has one child, Tillie, born Feb. 21, 1859, in White Rock; they are members of the Baptist Church. Schoonhover J. farm ; Sec. 30; P. O. Chana. SCHOONHOVER THOMAS,
Farmer; Secs. 30 and 31; P. O. Chana; born July 13, 1810, in the Town of Spencer, N. Y .; in 1811 came with his parents to Steuben Co .; in 1836 came to Mich .; in 1841 came to Elgin, Ill., and in 1868 removed to White Rock and settled on his present farm ; owns 185 acres valued at $50 per acre; married Mary Margaret Hines Aug. 26, 1839; she was born June
26, 1820, in Niagara Co., N. Y .; they had eight children; six living: Rebecca L., George W., Charles A., Henry B., Libbie and A. J .: are members of the Baptist Church; Republican; Geo. W. enlisted in 1862 in Co. I, 127th Regt. I. V. I., and served to the close of the war and was honorably discharged; served one year as Company's Clerk, then was detailed to the Medical Department of Headquarters; was pres- ent at the great battle before Vicksburg. Scott W. laborer; Sec. 9; P. O. White Rock Sechler A. B. grain; Sec. 27; P. O. Kings. Secliler Charles, farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Kings. SECHLER JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Kings; born April 2, 1825, in Lycoming Co., Pa .; in 1854 came to White Rock; in 1858 settled on his present farm ; owns 40 acres valued at $60 per acre; married Elizabeth Fodgman July 5, 1851; she was born July 16, 1824, in Lycoming Co., Pa .; they had two children: Eugene, born May 17, 1859, and died Jan. 14, 1862; Laura M., born Dec. 15, 1853; they are members of the Christian Church; in politics is Democrat.
SECHLER MRS. SARAH, Widow of Abraham Sechler ;- Sec. 16; P. O. Kings; he was born Dec. 2, 1799, in Northumberland Co., Pa., and died here Aug. 29, 1875; he married Sarah Bower Feb. 12, 1822; she was born April 24, 1801, in Union Co., Pa .; they came to Ogle Co. Nov., 1854, and settled on their present farm in 1855; she owns 80 acres valued at $60 per acre; had twelve chil- dren, nine living: William, John, Michael, Elizabeth (now Mrs. Campbell), Anstice, Mary (now Mrs. Frilsley), James M., Abraham and Sarah (now Mrs. Bower); Mr. S. when in Pa. was Justice of the Peace for a number of years; in White Rock was Supervisor, School Director, Commissioner of Highways, etc .; his father, Michael Sechler, died Feb. 26, 1846, aged eighty-seven years; he was in the Revolutionary War, and a bodyguard to Gen. Washington ; he was seven years in the service and honorably discharged June 6, 1782, in the City of New York; he drew his U. S. pension and also a state pension up to the time of his death.
SECHLER WM. Hotel and Butcher Business; Sec. 27; P. O. Kings; born May 16, 1823, in Lycoming Co., Pa .; in 1854 came to White Rock, and removed to his farm in 1856; he owns 80 acres iu Secs. 15 and 16, valued at $60 per acre; married Anna Oyster Feb. 5, 1845; she was born Sept. 4, 1825, in Northumberland Co., Pa .; have eleven children: Albert B., Emma (now Mrs. Oakes), Win. B., Anna B., Chas. C., Judson K., Mary E., Geo. B. McClellan, Jno. D., Nettie M. and Frank; has been three years Town Collector and eight years Constable; are members of the Bap. tist Church.
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SHEADLE R. W. Postmaster and Dealer in General Merchandise; Sec. 27; P. O. Kings; born Sept. 26, 1830, in Lycoming Co., Pa .; in 1832 came with his parents to Trumbull Co., Ohio; in 1854 came to Ogle Co. and settled in Oregon, and in 1857 removed to Marion Tp .: in 1868 came to White Rock, and commenced the general merchandise business at his present store in 1875; he owns 200 acres land in Marion Tp. valued at $50 per acre ; married Mary C. Harleman Feb. 21, 1861; she was born Nov. 20, 1840, in Lycoming Co., Pa .; they have two children: Walker C., born Jan. 1, 1862; Arthur B, Feh. 26, 1864; Mrs. S. is a member of the Lutheran Church; Mr. S. has been Town Collector and Assessor, Commissioner of Highways and School Director.
SHEAFF DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Holcomb; born Dec. 23, 1835, in Livingston Co., N. Y .; in 1838 came to Clark Co., Ohio, with his parents, and in 1853 came to White Rock; settled on his present farm in 1859; owns 650 acres, val- ued at $50 per acre; married Martha J. Shoemaker Nov. 13, 1859; she was born Dec. 28, 1844, in Livingston Co., N. Y .; have three children: Katie L., born June 11, '62, Frank E., Nov. 7, '64, Vernie B., Jan. 20, '73; is a Democrat; has been Town Supervisor, Trustee and School Director.
Slink Gertes, blacksmith ; White Rock. Spink Ira, Jaborer; Sec. 21, P. O. Kings. Stalker James, mail carrier; White Rock.
STANBURY GEORGE, Farmer and Stock Dealer; Sec. 11; P. O. Hol- comb; born March 22, 1836, in the Co. of Devonshire, England; in 1855 came to Ogle Co., and settled on his present farm in 1861; he owns 260 acres land, valued at $50 per acre; married Phylena Bur- roughs June 10, 1860; she was born June 10, 1839, in Union Mills, Erie Co., Pa., and at the age of seven years came to Ogle Co. with her mother anl brothers; have one child: Edgar E., born July 9, 1862; is a Republican; are members of the Union Church; he is now Supervisor; has been Assessor and School Director.
STEUBEN B. W. Retired Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Rochelle; born Sept. 30, 1806, in New Durham, N. Y .; came to Oneida Co. with his parents when an in- fant; in 1859 came to Ogle Co. and settled on his present farm; owns 160 acres, val- ued at $60 per acre; married Lucy R. Murray Feb. 3, 1833; she was born Nov. 25, 1812, in Williston, Vt .; had six chil- dren, five living: Allen M., Geo. W., Thos. M., Fred W. and Benj. W., who lives with his father and works his farm; Mr. and Mrs. S. are members of the M. E. Church ; he has been class leader in his church ever since coming here; his father served seven years in the War of the Revolution; then
his name was Jonathan Arnold, but was changed to Steuben by an act of the Legis- lature in Connecticut on account of Bene- dict Arnold, the traitor; his son, A. M., enlisted in Co. B, 122d N. Y. Vol .; served three years; was engaged at Antietam, Fredricksburg, Gettysburg, and followed the Army of the Potomac till the surrender of Lee; F. W. served in Co. H. 92d I. V. I .; served three years; participated in thirty- three engagements, among which were Chicamauga, siege of Atlanta, Kilpatrick's raid around Atlanta, Jonesboro, Sherman's March to the Sea through the Carolinas, etc .; G. W. was in the 140th I. V. I .; served 100 days at the close of the war.
Steuben Benj. farmer; S. 25; P. O. Rochelle. Stocking W. R. farm ; S. 13; P. O. Holcomb. Stowell D. farm; Sec. 17; P. O. White Rock. Stowell H. farm; Sec. 17; P. O. White Rock. Sturdevant Geo. Sec. 34; P. O. Kings. Sturdevant M. E. farm ; S. 34; P. O. Rochelle.
T HAYER EZEKIEL, Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Kings; born April 30, 1804, in Sullivan Co., N. H .; in 1838 he came to DuPage Co., and in 1847 removed to his present farm; owns 40 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Mary Atwood Feb. 16, 1832; she was born in Sullivan Co., N. H., Dec. 27, 1809; had ten chil- dren, three living: Elizabeth (now Mrs. Kelsa), Amelia Ann (now Mrs. Dusen- berry), and Elsie M .; his son, Siras E., enlisted in Co. H, 92d I. V. I., and served three years; when in the army he con- tracted injuries of which he died March 30, 1865, at his father's; he was in engage- ments at Chicamauga, Mission Ridge, Nashville, etc., under command of Kil- patrick ; they are members of the Congre- gational Church.
V ANDEKAR MICHAEL, farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Rochelle.
Vandorn Jacob, farm ; S. 10; P. O. Holcomb.
W ADSWORTH J. H. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Kings.
Walters Horace, farm ; S. 24; P. O. Rochelle. WEEKS DAVID H. Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Rochelle; born March 29, 1821, in Herkimer Co., N. Y .; in 1859 came to Illinois; lived in Winnebago about two years; in 1861 came to his present farm; he owns 160 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Eliza H. Shaul Jan. 15, 1851; she was born June 12, 1826, in Herkimer Co., N. Y .; had seven children; six living: John, Ida May, Alma C., now Mrs. Stock- ing ; Dayton, Albert G. and Henry; is a Republican ; is School Director.
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