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Weeks John, farm ; Sec. 24; P. O. Kings. Winterland Ralph, lab; S. 26; P. O. Kings. OUNG ALEX. farmer; Sec, 26; P. O. Y Kings.
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ACKERSON G. Farmer; P. O. Ro- chelle; born July 7, 1809, in Bergen Co., N. J .; went to Chemung Co., N. Y., in 1835; removed to his present farm in 1844; owns 120 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Charlotte Stepperfelt Oct. 4, 1834; she was born Feb. 5, 1818, in Richland Co., N. Y .; had nine children-four now liv- ing: William W., Clarissa (now Mrs. Doane), Louisa and Isaac G .; Mr. A. has been Schoot Trustee and Director; is a Republican; Wm. W. enlisted in Co. E, 23d I. V. I .; served about eight months ; was taken prisoner at Lexington, Mo., and released on parole Oct. 29; enlisted again in Co. H. 140th I. V. I .; served about six months; was guarding Sherman's rear on his march to Atlanta, Ga.
Ackerman Lewis, lahorer; Rochelle. Ackerson William ; P. O. Rochelle.
ADDY GEORGE, Butter, Eggs and Poultry; res. cor. Main and Chase Sts .; born in Ireland March 3, 1837; came to Canada when an infant, then came to Ogle Co., and in 1859 engaged in general mer- chandising for about nine years, and then commenced his present business ; married Sarah A. Stinson, who is now dead; mar- ried Caroline E. Whitcomb April 10, 1868; she was born in Canada May 22, 1837; they have three children : Robert F., Sarah E and Arian J.
Agnew James, P. O. Rochelle. Agnew William C. harness ; Rochelle.
AIRHART SAMUEL, Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Kyte River; horn May 16, 1822, in York Co., Pa .; went to Ohio in 1831; remained there until 1835, when he came to Franklin Grove, Lee Co .; came to Ogle Co. in 1845; owns 160 acres, valued at $60 per acre: has heen School Director several terms; married Jennie McFarren July 14, 1851; she was born in Stenhen Co., N. Y., March 8, 1837; have four children : Emma A., born March 3, 1861; Algernon B., March 17, 1863; Maggie E., April 10, 1866; Eva Adell, Aug. 31, 1869.
AMBROSE GEORGE, Res. cor. La- fayette and Chapin Sts .; born in Morgan Co., Va., July 30, 1813; came to White Rock, Ill., in 1854, and commenced a gen- eral merchandise business, which he con- tinued for 15 years; in 1869 removed to Rochelle and engaged in farming; mar- ried Ann Hess in May, 1848; she was born in Va. in Oct., 1823: have had six chil- dren: Rosanna C., Ella V., George F., Charles B., Eva M. and Benna A., born in 1866, and died Feb. 18, 1872.
Atherton Hiram, P. O. Rochelle.
Atwater David, P. O. Flagg Station. Atwater R. K. restaurant; Rochelle. Austin E., P. O. Rochelle.
AUSTIN JOHN W. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Rochelle; born July 1t, 1840, in Knox Co., O .; came with his parents to Ogle Co. in 1849; owns 125 acres land, valued at $60 per acre; married Rachel Horton Nov. 29, 1866; she was born Sept. 9, 1844, in Bradford Co., Pa .; have three children : Eddie, born April 19, 1868; Alta May, June 11, 1873, and Baby (not named) born July 8, 1877; Mrs. A. is a member of the Baptist Church; her father, Ithiel Horton, and mother live in Lee Co. with their three sons and one daughter; they were both born in Bedford Co., Pa.
AZNOE MRS. HANNAH, Widow of Henry Aznoe; Sec. 30, P. O. Rochelle ; he was born in Montreal Nov. 26, 1822; moved near Prescott, Canada, in 1837; came to Ogle Co. in 1855; died Sept. 21, 1876; married Hannah Swart Dec. 31, 1845 ; she was born Dec. 3, 1828, near Prescott, Canada; she owns 86 acres, valued at $50 per acre; has two adopted children, Helen M. Aznoe, born Aug. 8, 1859. and Jay R. Aznoe, Feb. 29, 1864; is a member of the Baptist Church at Rochelle; has been a member since she was 16 years old.
B AIN AUGUST, capitalist; Rochelle.
BAIN ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Rochelle; born March 17, 1839, in Scotland; came with his parents to Ogle Co., in 1845; he owns 160 acres, valued at $42 per acre; married Susan McFarren Dec. 29, 1859; she was born March 15, 1839, in Steuben Co., N. Y .; have three children: Angus J., born March 31, 1861; Robert, Oct. 17, 1864; Leua Leota, June 28, 1868; served in Co. G, 2d Illinois Light Artillery for two years and nine months, was in engagements in Old Town Creek, Miss., July 15, 1864; Hurricane Creek, Miss., Aug. 13, 1864; Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15 and 16, 1864; siege ot Span- ish Fort, Blakely and Mobile, Ala., from March 27 to April 12, 1865; battle of Tupelo, Miss., July 14, 1864.
BAILEY ALBERT, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Kyte River; born April 19, 1824, in Otsego Co., N. Y .; in 1857 came to his present farm; owns 40 acres, valued $4,000; married Calistia A. Bennett Dec. 23, 1846; she was born July 8, 1829, in Otsego Co., N. Y .; had four children, three living: Kittie A., born Dec. 11, 1853; David E., July 4, 1856; Bayard T., July 24, 1858; is postmaster, and been school director; are members of the Baptist Church; enlisted in Co. H, 46th Illinois Infantry ; served the last year of the war;
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was present during the great explosion at Mobile; was with his regiment in Texas, New Orleans, etc.
Bailey Jerry, farm ; S. 16; P. O. Kyte River. Bailey Nor. farm ; S. 16; P. O. Kyte River. Bailey Wm. Rochelle.
Baldridge Geo. carpenter; Rochelle. Baldwin Geo. W. mason ; Rochelle.
Ballard S. farm; Sec. 8; P. O. Kyte River. Banks F. A. farm ; S. 9; P. O. Kyte River. Banks Henry, farm ; S. 9; P. O. Kyte River. Barber V. S., Barber, Lane & Co., Rochelle Barry Michael, laborer ; Rochelle.
Baxter A., Rochelle.
Baxter D. A. harness; Rocbelle.
Beagles John, butcher; Rochelle
Beers Rich. farm; Sec. 36; P. O. Rochelle. Belber H. G., Rochelle.
Bell W. H., Rochelle.
Bell Wm. marble works, Rochelle.
Bence Geo. C. farm; S. 7; P. O. Rochelle. Benedict E. F. farm; S. 10; P. O. Rochelle. Benedict D. H. farm; S. 10; P. O. Lochelle. Bennett Augustus, clerk, Rochelle.
BENNETT C. C. Express Agent; resides corner Grant and Chapin Streets ; born Sept. 28, 1835, at Lockport, N. Y .; moved to Buffalo, N. Y., in 1837, and in 1852 came to Chicago; was clerk for A. H. & C. Burley, books, etc .; in 1856 came to Rochelle and commenced in the drug and book business; has had charge of various branches of business, and in 1871 commenced express business; married Louisa Fulton Oct. 18, 1857; she was born . in Painesville, Ohio, Aug. 18, 1835: they have seven children: William A .. Frank B., Clarence W., C. C., Jr., H. B., William Alfred and Ida A .; has been Deputy Post- master for about six years.
Benson Jolin, Rochelle.
Berry J. H., Rochelle. Best W. H., Rochelle. Bethel Geo. W. clerk; Rochelle.
Biggins Daniel, farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Kyte River.
Bird Albert, First National Bank ; Rochelle. Bird J.F. agricultural implements ; Rochelle.
BIRD JAS. F. Butter and Produce; residence Washington Street; born April 2, 1836, at Groton, Huron Co., Ohio; came to Freeport in 1856; came to Lynnville, Ogle Co, in 1857, aud in 1863 came to Dement, thence to Rochelle in 1873; mar- ried Jennette A. Payne Oct. 29, 1863; she was born Jan. 18, 1844, in Brookfield, Fairfield Co., Conn .; they have one child, Nellie A., born Feb. 24, 1868.
Bishop F. Rochelle.
Blagles Henry W. butcher; Rochelle.
BLACKMAN E. H. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Rochelle; born April 2, 1826, in Bradford Co., Pa .; in 1852 came to his present homestead ; owns 160 acres valued at $10,000; married Fannie Horton, Feb. 12, 1850; she was born Sept. 26, 1829, in Bradford Co, Pa .; they have six children : David W., born June 25, 1851; Lydia L. (now Mrs. W. Banks), April 17, 1854; Isabel, Feb. 1, 1856; Elijah Dallas, Oct. 4, 1858; Grant, July 9, 1864; Frank, Jan. 12, 1869; enlisted in Co. H., 46th Regt. I. V. I .; served one year; was wounded at the Battle of Shiloh, and was honorably dis- charged the following Oct. at Fort Donel- son; they are members of the Baptist Church ; Mrs. B.'s father, J. Horton, died at the advanced age of ninety-two years in Pa .; Mrs. Horton died at the age of fifty- two in Pa.
Blackman D. W., Rochelle.
BLACKMAN STERLING, Farm- er; Sec. 6; P. O. Rochelle; born July 31, 1818, in Bradford Co., Pa .; came to Ill. in 1838; then returned to Pa., and in 1845 came to Ogle Co. and settled on his present farm; owns 100 acres valued at $3,000; married Aurelia Bostwick May 7, 1843; she was born in Bedford Co., Pa., Jan. 18, 1825; they had ten children, four living: Elizabeth (now Mrs. Place), born June 30, 1845; Mary E., Feb. 5, 1851; Samuel C., March 8, 1853; Aurelia Z. (now Mrs. Cole), July 16, 1857; are Adventists; has been Justice of the Peace two terms; Supervisor one term, also School Director and Trustee; Mr. B. is one of the oldest settlers in the Tp.
Blake L. C., Rochelle.
Blinkenship Samuel, Rochelle. Boguigtor A. foundry ; Rochelle.
Boone W. laborer ; Rochelle.
Both well A. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Rochelle. Bowler William, laborer; Rochelle.
BOYCE CALEB B. Traveling Sales man; res. on Palmer St .; born Nov. 26, 1829. in Hartford, Washington Co., N. Y .; came with his parents to Ogle Co. in Feb- ruary, 1837; commenced General Mer- chandise business in 1854, then Boyce & Bump, for ten years carrying on business in Rochelle and Paine's Point; was also one of the firm of R. C. Craft & Co., Grain Dealers, till 1874; Mr. B. was Postmaster here from 1860 to 1870; married Lititia Stinson May 5, 1853; she was born Feb. 3, 1833, in Dunbarton, N. H. ; have one child : Edith M., born May 17, 1854.
Boyle D. R. farmer; Secs. 31 and 32; P. O. Rochelle.
BRACKETT W. H. Proprietor Brackett House, Washington Street; born in Brattleboro, Vt., Jan. 29, 1835; came to Springfield, Mass., in 1856, and commenced in the Livery business; came to Polo, Ill.,
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in 1865; removed to Oregon in 1868, and engaged in Hotel and Livery business; came to Rochelle in March, 1876; inarried Sarah M. McAdams in 1863; she was born in Delaware Co., N. Y., in 1841.
BRAIDER M. J. Lumber, Coal, Cement, etc .; res. at Brackett House ; born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., Oct. 10, 1835; came to Illinois May, 1850, and in 1856 came to Rochelle; he engaged in the grain business with H. Burlington for a term of about four years, and then com- menced farming about seven miles west, which he continued for about twelve years; then returned to Rochelle, and commenced his present business in 1872; married Julia P. Flagg July 28, 1857; she was born in Rochelle May 3, 1840; they have had four children; May C., Nettie C., Lulu and Wilbur; Nettie is the only child now living.
Breen Henry, carpenter; Rochelle. Breen James, laborer; Rochelle.
Brink: D. wagon manufacturer; Rochelle. Brink Daniel, Rochelle. Brooks Chas. Rochelle.
Brown Harvey,; Rochelle.
BROWN WALLACE, Farmer; res. on Jefferson Street; born in Cortland Co., N. Y., July 27, 1842; came to Ogle Co. March 9, 1860, and commenced farm- ing; he owns 97 acres valued at $8,000; has been Constable and City Marshal; served in the 92d I. V. I. three years; mar- ried Laura A. Smith Dec. 8, 1868; she was born in Franklin Co., Ohio, February, 1851; have one child : Howard, born Dec. 10, 1871; Mr. B. is a strong Republican. Brownell E. F. flour and teed; Rochelle. Brundage Israel, Presbyterian minister; Rochelle.
Brundage James, stock dealer; Rochelle. Brundage Z. P. stock dealer ; Rochelle. Buchan J. C. teamster ; Rochelle.
BUDLONG JOHN, Brewer; Barthol- omew Street; born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., Sept. 5, 1830; came to Ogle Co. in June, 1858; and engaged as Carpenter and Joiner for about two years : then followed farming about two years; then moved to Rockford and engaged as Machinist on the Rockford Water Power, where he re- mained about fifteen years; then came to Rochelle; married Martha J. Landt Jan. 1, 1854; she was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., Sept. 14, 1838; have had eight children; four still living; the survivors are: Alpha D., Fannie I., Milton M. and Mabel M.
Burns Michael, laborer; Rochelle. Bush Addis, laborer; Rochelle. Butterfield John, Rochelle.
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ADWELL FRANK, carpent'r ; Rochelle.
Calahan Patrick, Rochelle. Calaghan Thos. laborer; Rochelle. Calaghan Wm. laborer; Rochelle.
CALKINS D. N. with Ellinwood & Scranton, Bruce Street; born March 18, 1835, in Arcade, N. Y .; came to Rochelle in 1860; married Ruby Swartout; she was born Nov. 7, 1839; have two children: Ardella S., born Oct. 12, 1863; Willis M., born Aug. 11, 1872.
Callen Jos. E. carpenter ; Rochelle.
Caning W. G. express agent; Rochelle. Carlson John, photographer; Rochelle. Carmicheal John, lumber; Rochelle.
CARPENTER JOSIAH, Farmer ; Sec. 13; P. O. Rochelle; born iu Elmira, N. Y., Feb. 1, 1835, and in 1856 came to Wisconsin, then to Ogle Co .; remained there about three years, and came to Lee Co., where he remained about eleven years, farming and stock raising, and in 1865 came to Ogle Co. and continued farm- ing and stock raising; married Caroline E. Lillibridge March 16, 1865; she was born in Coldwater, Mich., May 30, 1837; have three children: Charles W., born Nov. 18, 1866; Florence Julia, born Jan. 18, 1868; Henry James, born Jan. 8, 1874.
Cass Aaron, First Nat. Bank; Rochelle. Cawley Andrew, laborer; Rochelle.
Cheamey C. W., Rochelle.
Chettenden Frank, laborer ; Rochelle.
Clark A. B. farmer; P. O. Kyte River.
CLARK ALANSON D. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Kyte River; born October 14, in 1823, in Steuben Co., N. Y .; came to Ogle Co. on September 18, 1845, and located on his present farm; he owns 200 acres, valued at $60 per acre; married Matilda Biggers April 26, 1843; she was born in Steuben Co., N. Y., Aug. 10, 1827; had seven children, six living: Alonzo B., Silas D., Rhoda A., now Mrs. G. Reed; Amerett B., now Mrs. Cooley ; Anson D. and Frank D .; Mr. C. was the first assessor and second town clerk here; has been postmaster four terms; has been township trustee several terms; he holds two commissions from the Governor for justice of the peace; he is superintendent of the Sunday-school, having held this position most of the time for twenty-eight years; has traveled through Europe, Pal- estine, Syria, and Egypt.
CLARK GEORGE W. of the firm of Clark & Barker, Druggists, Washington Street; res. corner Brice and Bartholo- mew Streets; born at Church Hill, Liberty Tp., Trumbull Co., Ohio, Aug. 30, 1839; came to Ogle Co. in 1850; lived one and one half years in Marion Tp .; in 1851 he returned to Ohio ; in 1854 he came to Ore- gon, this Co .; was engaged in the drug business there until 1857, when he re-
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moved to Rochelle; has been engaged in same business ever since he came here; Mr. C. has been town trustee, alderman, and was elected mayor in April, 1877; his first wife was Lydia C. Lehman, she died Nov. 26, 1870; they had one son, who is now living: Frank W .; present wife was Martha E. Livingston; married Aug. 29, 1872; she was born in Monroe City, Mich. ; Mrs. Clark is a member of the Presby- terian Church.
Coffee Patrick, laborer ; Rochelle. Colamer William, laborer ; Rochelle.
COLDITZ WILLIAM (Firm of Col- ditz & Williams), Hardware, etc .; res. cor. Washington and Holland Sts .; born in Saxony Jan. 16, 1834; came to Lane (now Rochelle) in Dec., 1856; carried on a tin- shop with T. E. Turkington & Co. till Aug., 1870, and then the firm changed to Colditz & Williams; married Clara Boesewetter in July, 1855; they have four children : William D., born March 8, 1858; Emma O., Oct. 13, 1859; Jennie L., July 29, 1861, and Lincoln, horn March 13, 1864; are members of the Universalist Church; Mrs. C. died Nov. 24, 1873; he married Anna Cridner Aug. 18, 1874; she was born in Gussen, Germany.
COLLIER JOHN, Res. Bartholomew St .; born in Chemung Co., N. Y., Dec. 1, 1811 ; came to Ogle Co. in 1836, and taught school about two years, then returned to Chemung Co., N. Y., and continued teach- ing; returned in 1842 to Ogle Co., and bought a claim in Jefferson Grove, and lived there; has been Justice of the Peace and Township Treasurer for a number of years; married Eleanor Rowley, Jan. 1, 1840; she was born in Chemung Co., N. Y., March 17, 1818, and died April 19, 1873; have had eight children-three now living: Mary E. (now Mrs. L. D. Rees). Alletta J. (now Mrs. M. C. Denslow), and Frances R.
Comstock R. A., Rochelle.
Cook C. N. farm ; Sec. 29; P. O. Rochelle. Cook Walter, Rochelle.
COOLEY JOHN, Farmer and Black- smith ; Sec. 6; P. O. Rochelle; born Aug. 10, 1829, in Bradford Co., Pa .; came to his present farm in 1838; owns 120 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Eliza Austin Oct. 27, 1850; she was born April 5, 1833, in Knox Co., O .; her father, Ed- ward Austin, lives with her; he was born Nov. 3, 1799, in the Co. of Kent, England, and came to this country in 1830; her mother died Jan. 23, 1854, aged 52 years; had eight children -- five are living; Mary E. (now Mrs. Evans), born Sept. 6, 1854; Abagail E. (now Mrs. Crandall), Sept. 6, 1856; John W., Ang. 10, 1864; Cora E., Oct. 1, 1866; Austin M., Oct. 28, 1869; Mr. C. was present at the shooting of the Dris- cols; his father, Rufus M .. was born June 29, 1785, and died Aug. 25, 1873; his
mother, Mary Horton, was born Oct. 14, 1796, and died Aug. 21, 1874.
Coon Charles, painter ; Rochelle. Coon F. B. livery ; Rochelle. Coon Horace, Rochelle.
COOPER PETER, Farmer; Sec. 12; P. (). Rochelle; born Aug. 29, 1823, in Morris Co., N. J .; went to Franklin Co., O., in 1846; came to Ogle Co., in 1848, and entered 172 acres land; then returned to N. J., and remained about 18 months ; then returned to Ohio, and in 1854 returned to Ogle Co. and settled on his farm; owns 337 acres, valued at $50 per acre, and 1,200 acres in Kas., valued at $6 per acre; married Mary Serick May 29, 1855; she was born Dec. 12, 1836; liad twelve chil- dren-ten living: Mary E. (now Mrs. J. Haynes), born May 28, 1856; Garret P., Jan. 14, 1858; Oliver, Dec. 9, 1859; Eda A., Aug. 10, 1861; Catherine, Nov. 30, 1862; Albert, Dec. 12, 1866; Minnie, Oct., 1868; William, Nov. 14, 1870; Charles, Jan. 9, 1873; Howard, Aug. 7, 1876.
Corbin F. H. laborer ; Rochelle. Corbin William H. laborer; Rochelle. Coyne Andrew, laborer ; Rochelle. Coyne Mathew ; laborer ; Rochelle.
CRAFT JOSEPH V. Boots and Shoes; res. cor. Bartholomew and Chapin Sts. : born Aug. 3, 1832, in Hunterdon Co., N. J .; late of Morris Co., N. J .; came to Ogle Co., in 1868, and in the Fall of 1871 commenced his present business; he is a Director of the First National Bank ; mar- ried Martha P. Garritson, May 10, 1860; she was born Nov. 13, 1837, in Somerset Co., N. J .; have three children : Catherine G., John C. and Frederick W.
Craig J. M. Rochelle.
Crandall B. M. farmer; Sec. 13; Rochelle.
CRAWFORD E. F. Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Rochelle; born July 16, 1832, in Putnam Co., N. Y .; in 1835 came with his parents to Steuben Co., and in 1858 to Flagg Tp .; married Harriet E. Denslow Dec. 11, 1861, daughter of Martin Dens- low, who came to this Co. twenty-six years ago, and died aged fifty-five years; her mother's maiden name was llarriet Clark ; she was fifty-three years old when she died; Mrs. C. was born in Mass. March 4, 1841 ; have one son, Edward M., born July 4, 1864; Mr. C. is a Republican and member of the Red Ribbon Club.
Crawford H. E., Rochelle.
CRAWFORD JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Rochelle; born Jan. 8, 1809, in Franklin Co., Pa., which was Gen. Jackson's great day in defeating the British at New Orleans; when about seventeen Mr. C. was apprenticed to learn the tanning trade and served two and one half years; Mis. C. owns 160 acres valued at $65 per acre; came to Ogle Co. Nov. 9,
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1863; married Eliza J. A. Scott Oct., 1835 ; she is a sister of T. A. Scott the great rail- road king; she was born Nov. 24, 1819, in London, Franklin Co., Pa .; they had eleven children, eight living: Lucritia J. (now Mrs. Ringle), born June 27, 1838; Martha A. (now Mrs. Atherton), Aug. 23. 1844; Thomas A., Aug. 12, 1846; David D., Ang. 17, 1850; Mary E., Sept. 8, 1852; Hezekiah E., July 1, 1854; Harriet P. (now Mrs. Johnson), Sept. 30, 1857; George K., Jan. 26, 1861; Mr. C. was elected Justice of the Peace in 1861 in London, Pa., and served two years; during that time he was appointed Revenue Assessor by Mr. Harper, and held this position till lie came West: was taken prisoner by fifty guerrillas and afterwards released ; meill- bers of the Presbyterian Church.
Crawford Solomon.
Crawford Thos. laborer; Rochelle.
Crill D. R. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Rochelle. Cross D. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Rochelle. Camler Frank, Rochelle.
Currier Le Roy, wagon maker; Rochelle. Curtiss William H. Rochelle.
CUTTS GEO. W. Rochelle; Train Dispatcher on Chicago & Iowa R. R .; born Feb. 17, 1848, in Buffalo Grove; in 1863 went to Mass. and attended school; returned to Polo and attended school at Wheaton till 1868; then commenced the railroad business; married Mary E. Thorp Jan. 1, 1875; she was born Aug. 2, 1855; have one child, Ethel, born Oct. 9, 1875.
D AIELY THOMAS, Flagg Station.
Davis E. Rochelle. Davis Frank, clerk; Rochelle. Davis Geo. F. Rochelle.
Davis Henry, laborer; Rochelle.
DAWSON CHAS. H. City Marshal ; res. on Brice Street; born Aug. 15, 1854, in Washington Co., Pa .; in 1855 came to Rochelle and followed farming till 1865, and in 1873 commenced the harness busi- ness, and about three years later joined the police force; he has a brother and sister, William W. and Ida A .; Mr. D. was elected Constable last April.
Dawson J. S. harness; Rochelle. Dawson John, laborer; Rochelle.
DAWSON JOHN, Residence on Brice Street; born in Washington, Washington Co., Pa., Dec. 15, 1825; came to Rochelle in Dec., 1855; engaged in farming several years; in livery business twelve years; married Jane McCoy in 1851; she was born in Washington Co., Pa .; they have three children. Wm. W., Charles H. and Annie Ida.
Dean S. engineer ; Sec. 27; P. O, Rochelle.
DeCamp A. F. merchant tailor; Rochelle. Delaney J. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Rochelle. Delaney Michael, Rochelle.
Delaney Thomas, clerk; Rochelle.
Delong S. laborer; Rochelle.
DENSLOW C. M. Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Rochelle; born Oct. 10, 1833, in Berkshire Co., Mass .; in 1841 came to Burlington, Conn., and Plainsville, Conn .; in 1851 came to Ogle Co .; he owns 70 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Alletta J. Collier Feb. 27, 1861; she was born in Chemung Co., N. Y., April 2, 1843; had five children, two living: Albert M., born Nov. 18, 1865, and Fred, Nov. 2, 1875: has been School Director.
DENSLOW EDWIN . M. Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Rochelle; born March 27, 1836, in Tolland, Mass .; came to Conn. with his parents in 1839, and in 1851 came to his present farm; he owns 80 acres, valued at $4,000; married Hester M. Col- lins Sept. 28, 1869; she was born Feb. 18, 1843, in Bradford Co., Pa .; her mother was born Feb. 7, 1819, and lives at her homestead; her father died there aged 59 years.
DENSLOW MRS. SUSAN C.
Widow of Amos Denslow; Sec. 8; P. O. Kyte River; Mr. D. was born in Mass. March 23, 1810, and died Jan. 27, 1870; came to Ogle Co. in 1867; they were mar- ried June 1, '37, in Wayne Co., Pa .; she was born Jan. 4, 1820, in Litchfield, Conn .; she came with her parents to Orange Co., N. Y., in 1823; removed to Pa. in 1829; in 1867 came to Ogle Co .; she owns 97 acres valued at $40 per acre; had five children, three living: Lewis F., born March 8, '38, Joseph O., April 23, '50, Ella A., Aug. 24, '59; Joseph O. is now teaching school.
Doran Thos. laborer; Rochelle.
Dunkleberry G. farmer; Sec. 1; Rochelle. Dunkleberry J. farm ; Sec. 1; P. O. Rochelle. Dummore K., Rochelle.
E ARL HENRY, Livery, etc .; ou Washington St .; born Feb. 16, 1837, in Genesee Co., N. Y .; came to Ogle Co. in 1846; engaged in farming till 1872; since then livery business; married Agnes Reed Jan. 6, 1853; she was born in Scot- land, Aug. 2, 1838; have had two children : Hulburt R. and Carrie; Hulburt R. died Jau. 22, 1877.
Eaton Frank, Rochelle.
Eaton W. T. insurance agent; Rochelle. Egleston S.
Eiser Wm. carpenter; Rochelle. Elder A. J., Rochelle.
ELLINWOOD MARVIN T. of the firm of Ellinwood & Scranton, dealers in hardware, stoves, etc., Washington Street, corner Brice; res. corner Brice and Lafay-
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OGLE COUNTY DIRECTORY:
ette Streets; born in Cambridge, La Moille Co., Vt., July 18, 1831; came to Chicago in August, 1845; lived there un- til 1850, when he removed to Rockford, where he resided until he came to Rochelle in 1857; was in the dry goods business in Rockford; been carrying on the hardware business ever since he came here; Mr. E. was a member of the school board several years; is now serving as alderman; he was one of the incorpora- tors of the First National Bank, and was president of the bank three years; married Anna Brice Dec. 7, 1854; she was born in Washington, Washington Co., Penn .; they have had five children; one son died in infancy ; the living are : Charles M., Mary L., Grace, and Robert L .; Charles M. is professor in scientific and preparatory de- partment of the Northwestern University, at Evanston, Ill .; Mr. and Mrs. E., two daughters and one son, are members of the M. E. Church.
Elliott Andrew, drayman; Rochelle.
Elmer A. B. dentist; Rochelle.
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