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home, and a few years later one of the depots of the underground railroad was was established at his house ; in the Fall of 1871, he removed to Polo, where he has since resided with the family of his youngest daughter ; here, on March 27, 1876, his wife died at the age of 77 years and 6 months ; their children are Rufus, John Marcellus, deceased in 1877, Mrs. Sarah Dickson, of Salem, Kan. ; Charles, Ohio ; Rosaline Brewer ; Dr. Edgar, of Peoria ; and Mrs. Carrie A. Clinton, of Polo.
UEST JOHN.
R AND JEREMIAH, Town Constable; Woosung.
Randall E. M. stone quarry; Sec. 17; P. O. Polo.
Randall Jesse. fa mer; P. O. Polo.
READ GEORGE D. ESQ.
Polo ; was born in the county of Dutch- ess, State of New York, in the year 1812; moved to the city of Rochester, N. Y., when he was 19 years of age ; left there in 1837 ; came to the State of Illinois in the Spring of 1838; was en- gaged in the removal of the Pottawato- mie Indians in the Fall of 1838 ; settled in Buffalo Grove, Ogle Co., in 1840 ; was appointed Postmaster in 1841; was elected Justice of the Peace in 1842; resigned the offices in 1847 and went to Mexican war; was connected with the commissary department; stationed at the city of Monterey ; was one of Gen. Wool's special scouts or spies ; returned to Buffalo in 1848; was again appointed Postmaster and Special Postal Agent for the Northwestern District of Illinois, and elected again Justice of the Peace, which offices he held until Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated President, in the year 1860 ; he moved the post office from the old town of Buffalo to Polo ia 1855 ; was elected Police Magistrate of the city of Polo, which office he held most of the time until 1870; he married Miss Mary II. Wamsley in 1850; they have two children-Julia E. and George E., now living.
Reagan Dennis, laborer ; P. O. Woosung. Reece Irad J. P. O. Polo.
REED ANDREW, Farmer; Sec. 2; l'. O. Polo; owns 78 acres of land, valued at $4,680; he was born in Ar-
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gyleshire, Scotland, July 1, 1837 ; came to Winnebago Co., Ill., in 1850; came to Buffalo Township, Ogle Co., in the Fall of the same year; married Maria H. Andrews May 21, 1863; she was born in Argyleshire, Scotland, April 21, 1840 ; they have had five children ; four now living ; they are Jeannette E., born Nov. 5, 1865 ; Eva M., born May 2, 1869; James A., born Oct. 12, 1873; Catherine J., born May 24, 1876 ; one daughter, Martha E., was born April 30, 1864; she died July 16, 1872. Mr. Read was Road Master two years ; Mr. and Mrs. R. are members of the Independent Presbyterian Church. Reed Charles, harness maker ; Polo. Reed Charles E. inventer ; Polo. Reed Elias, farmer ; Polo.
REED JAMES L. Farmer ; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Polo; owns 1073 acres of land, valued at $7,000; born in Scotland, Jan 8, 1844; came to Buffalo Town- ship. Ogle Co., with his father in 1850; married Elvina Snyder June 1, 1876 ; she was born in Lehigh Co. Pa. ; they have one child-Martha Lydia, born March 22, 1877 ; Mr. Reed was a pri- vate in Co. D, 92d I. V. I. ; his father, James Reed, was born May 3, 1803. and died Nov. 16, 1869 ; Martha, mother of James L., lives with him ; Mr. Reed is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Reed is a Lutheran.
Reed Reuben P. gardener, Polo.
REED WILLIAM S. Farmer ; See. 19; P. O. Polo; owns 195 acres of land ; born near Chillicothe, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1828; came, with his parents, to Fort Clark (now Peoria), Ill., in the Fall of 1830 ; April 1, 1831, they came to Buffalo Grove; his father, Samuel Reed, was a native of Delaware Co., N. Y., he died here, in 1852 ; his mother, Phebe Reed. was born in Conn., and died 1857 ; Mr. Reed owns and lives on the place where his father first commenced farming here ; he has held various dis- triet offices ; was School Director twelve years ; married Elvira Mallery, Jan. 11, 1854 ; she was born in Sullivan Co., N. Y., Aug. 19, 1833 ; they have five children-Flora E., Stella, Alfred, Os- born and Julia E. ; Mr. and Mrs. Reed are members of the United Brethren Church.
Renner Isaac, wagon maker ; Polo. Reynolds Geo. K. plasterer ; Polo.
Reynolds John, farmer ; Sec. 9; P. O. Woosung.
Reynolds Patrick, farmer ; Sec. 9; P. O. Woosung.
Reynolds Thomas, farmer ; Sec. 9; P. O. Woosung.
Rice Benj. G. Polo.
Rice Henry, farmer ; Sec. 2; P. O. Polo. RICE W. T. Farmer ; Sec. 15; P. O.
Polo ; son of Wauton and Mary Gar- ner Ries, of Providence, R. I .; was born March 22, 1807, in Athens, Brad- ford Co., Pa .; at the age of 22 moved to Livingston Co., N. Y .; rented a mill on the outlet of the Genesee River and carried on the business for four years, then moved to the head waters of the Alleghany River, bought 300 acres of pine timber, and continued the business of milling and rafting to Pittsburgh and Cincinnati for ten years ; came West in 1857 ; stopped in MeHenry Co., one year. thence moved to Elkhorn Grove, Carroll Co., thence to Buffalo Grove and, in 1860, moved to Polo; married Oet. 31, 1840, to Augusta C. Berdine, daughter of Nicholas and Sarah Water- man Berdine, of Cattaraugus Co., N. Y .; have had six children, three now living-Miriam A., boru in 1843, now Mrs Charles A. Wilson, of Tama Co., Iowa ; Harriet. now Mrs John Bernett, of Tama Co., Iowa, born in 1846, and Charles D., born in 1853, in Tama Co., Iowa ; William (deceased), enlisted in the 34th I. V. I. and died at Louis- ville, Ky.
Richardson John, City Supt. of Lamps ; Polo.
Riggs George, tailor ; Polo.
Ritenour Thomas B, laborer ; Polo. Rizner Lewis P. Polo,
Rizner William H. Polo.
Rizner William R. painter ; Polo.
Roach Patrick, laborer ; Polo. Rock Michael, Polo.
Rogers Charles L. Polo.
ROGERS JOSEPH W. Farmer ; Sec. 21; P. O. Polo; owns farm of seventy acres, fifty acres in Sec. 21, and twenty acres in Sec. 20; born in Lime, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Sept. 18, 1824; moved to Ward's Grove, Jo Daviess Co., Ill., in 1841 ; lived there until he
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came here in 1869 ; he married Juliette Baird July 16, 1847; she was born in Middlebury, Wyoming Co., N. Y., July 3, 1826 ; they have had four chil- dren, lost one daughter-Jennie, born Dec. 22, 1862, she died when only six months old ; the living are Frances A., now Mrs. Wm. McNair, Dec. 14, 1850 ; Merritt L., May 17, 1855; and Julia Augusta, Sept. 17, 1865; Merritt L. married Nellie M. Waterbury May 17, 1875; they have one daughter-Ruth M., born March 16, 1877; Mr> and Mrs. Joseph W. Rogers are members of the Baptist Church ; Mr. R. enlisted in Co. C, 7th Ill. Cavalry March 21, 1865 ; was mustered out Nov. 4, 1865.
Rogers Justus, farmer ; Polo.
Rogers M. L. Polo.
Rogers Sherman S. sewing machine agent; Polo.
Rogers S. E. Polo.
Rosebrook Lucius M. bl'ksmith ; Woosung. Rosemand James, Polo.
Rositer Mark, tenant farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Polo.
Routzahn G. R. broommaker; Polo.
Russell Rev. A. A. Pastor Baptist Church; Poło.
Rucker James.
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Russell John, farm .; Sec. 8; P. O. Polo. YALTZMAN JEREMIAH C. Black- smith ; Polo.
SAMMIS CHARLES W. Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Polo; owns 154 acres; born in Jamestown, Chautauqua Co., N. Y .; came to Buffalo Grove with his parents, in March, 1838; his father was Charles W. S .; he was born in New York City, Jan. 21, 1801; he died in Lee Co., Feb. 20, 1848; Polly Bentley, daughter of Uriab Bentley, who was one of the first settlers at Chautauqua Lake, N. Y .; she was born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Oct. 10, 1803; she is still living in Ogle Co. C. W. S. married Emily A. Helm May 25, 1852; she was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Jan. 9, 1834; they have had seven children, one died in infancy; the liv- ing are, Fred. H., born May 12, 1853; Inez, March 2, 1855 ; Grace, Aug. 12, 1861; Uriah B., Sept. 13, 1863; E. Payson, Nov. 5, 1865 ; Stata, Nov. 9, 1868. Mr. Sammis has been Super- visor several terms, is now holding
that position; and has held various other town offices.
Sammis Fred. Il. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Polo.
Sammis Geo. A. clerk ; Polo.
Sammis Herbert M. teamster ; Polo.
Sanborn Abram J. farm .; S. 6 ; P. O. Polo.
Sanborn Jno. A. farm .; S. 7 ; P. O. Poło. Sanford Aaron D. farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O.
Polo.
Sanford Amos H. farm .; S. 6; P. O. Polo. Santman James, Baggage Master I. C. R. R .; Polo.
Saasaman Samuel, butcher ; Polo.
Savage Joseph F. laborer, Sec. 34; P. O. Woosung.
Saxberry Phillip, lightning rod agent ; Polo. Schell Addison W. propr. meat market ; Poło.
Schell Ambrose T. butcher ; Polo.
Schell Isaac, tenant farm. S. 6; P. O. Polo. Schell Thomas T. stock dealer ; Polo.
Schell Wm. T. Cashier Exchange National bank ; Poło.
SCHOLL JOHN C. Farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Woosung; owns 200 acres ; probable value, $12,000. Mr. Scholl was born Sept. 20, 1832, in Wittenberg, Germany. Ile came to the United States, arriving in New York city Aug. 17, 1856, and came directly West to Carroll Co., Ill., where lived for fifteen months; moved thence to Lee Co., Ill., where he lived for six years ; he then moved to Ogle County, and settled in Buffalo Township in March, 1864. He was married June 16, 1861, to Mina, daughter of Ernest Lelemeier; she was born July 26, 1841 ; they have seven children-John F., born May 13, 1863 ; George C., Oct. 12. 1864; Rosa L., May 25, 1867; Charles W., Jan. 6. 1870; De Merritt, June 17, 1872; Frank, Dec. 3, 1874 ; and Louis F .. Feb. 9, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Scholl are members of the Lutheran Church.
SCHRYVER MARTIN E. Manager for Illinois of the Union Cen- tral Life Insurance Co. of Cincinnati ; Loan and General Insurance business transacted ; he is prepared at all times to loan money on real estate security at lowest rates ; office corner Mason and Division streets ; resides on Division street, Polo ; born in Tioga, Tioga Co., N. Y., Jan. 28, 1838; moved to Green
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Bay, Wis., in 1859; resided there until 1861. when he came to Polo; was Township Assessor here in 1869, and Town Clerk in 1870 ; married Ellen L. Wood Oct. 31, 1864; she was born in East Bridgewater, Susquehanna Co., Pa. They have had six children ; two died in infancy. The names of the living are -Lonie, Jessie, Curtis A. and Nettie. Mrs. S. is a member of the Baptist Church.
Sehryver W. P. stone mason ; Polo. Scott James, stock dealer ; Polo.
SCOTT JOSIAH P. Dealer in Real Estate ; resides on Congress street ; born in Cadiz, Harrison Co., Ohio, Oct. 29, 1843; came to Polo in 1868. He has been engaged in the Agricultural Implement business and farming sinee he came here. In 1863, he enlisted in Co. C, SSth Ohio Vol. Infantry Regi- ment ; re-enlisted in Co. I, 157th Obio Vol. Infantry. Married Sophie Apling- ton March 15, 1870; she was born in Buffalo Township. They have three ehildren-Lawson, Henry A. and Hattie. Scott N. P. farm. Sec. 5; P. O. Polo.
Scott Peter, retired ; Polo.
Scott Thomas, stone mason ; Polo.
Seavy Asa A. farmer, Sec. 7 P. O. Polo. Shaffer Jacob W. shoemaker ; Palo.
Sharn Geo. W. not known.
Sharry Wm. M. tailor ; Polo.
Shaver Edwin S. farm., S. 9; P. O. Polo. Shaver George, farmer and milk dealer, Sec. 10; P. O. Polo.
SHAVER LYMAN S. Farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Polo ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $9,600 ; born in Andes, Delaware Co., N. Y., March 11, 1829 ; came to Buffalo Township, Ogle Co., in 1860; married Permelia J. Shaver, Nov. 22, 1857 ; she was born in Col- chester, Delaware Co., N. Y., June 2, 1837. They have five children-George W., Samnel D., Edward, Byron, and Mary Jane. Mr. Shaver has been Road Master and School Director of District No. 8.
Sheely Geo. W. tenant farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Polo.
Sheets David D. retired farmer ; Polo.
Shirk Christian L. farm .; S. 36; P. O. Woosung.
Shoemaker Lemnel, Polo.
Shoop Samuel H. merchant; Polo.
Shore Benjamin, farm. ; Sec. 12; P. O. Wco ung.
Shore Mathew.
Shoup Thomas R. Polo.
SHUMAKER PEARSON, Prop.
Orient Hlouse, Polo ; son of Michael and Elizabeth Shumaker of New Jersey ; was born Jan. 16, 1809 in Butler Co., Ohio; moved with parents to Indiana at the age of ten, and when about twenty years old, went to Sullivan Co., and re- mained there about two years; in 1831 went to Pekin, Ill., and lived there until 1834 ; was married 1833 to Miss Eliza- beth Parker, daughter of Lemuel and Sarah Parker of Sullivan, Ind., formerly of Graceland Co., Virginia, where she was born, Feb. 18, 1809; they came to Elkhorn Grove, this county, in May, 1834 and took up Government land ; Mr. Shumaker remained on this farm until 1864, when he moved to Polo and has since been proprietor of the Orient House ; ten children were born to them and seven are now living, (Elmore and Joseph deceased)-Mary L. now wife of Dr. McPherson of Eagle Point ; Harvey M., Jasper N., Laura, now Mrs. Joel Buswell of Carroll Township ; Sarah, Lemuel P. and Elizabeth V .; Mr. and Mrs. Shumaker have been for about 28 years members of the Uuited Brethren in Christ ; Mr. Shumaker is still one of the Trustees of this church. SHUMWAY R. G. Viee Presi- dent of the Exchange National Bank ; Polo; was born Feb. 12, 1832, in Ober- lin, Ohio; came to this State in the Spring of 1836, and located in Winne- bago Co., where he resided about seven- teen years; in 1855 engaged in the drug business in Milledgeville, Carroll Co., Ill. ; during his residence there, held the offices of School Treasurer and Supervisor, and for fourteen years was Postmaster of the town ; he assisted in the organization of the First National Bank of Lanark, and became its first President, and is still one of its Direct- ors; in Nov. 1871 eame to Polo this county and took an interest in the Ex- change National Bank, and became its Vice President and one of its Directors ; is also Director of the First National Bank of Fergus Falls, Minn .; Oct. 17, 1855, married Miss Eugene M., daugh-
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tea of Dr. W. K. Palmer ; was born in Aurora, March, 1839; have three ehil- dren-Clara, born Sept. 11, 1856 ; Anna, June 21, 1864 ; Lueia, March 7, 1875. SLATER BELFORD, Farmer ; See. 3; P. O. Polo ; owns 188 acres of and, valued at $11,000 ; he was born in, Markham Township, Upper Canada, Ang. 3, 1830 ; eame to Buffalo Town- ship, Ogle Co. in 1849; this town has been his place of residence since then ; he has been Road Master and School Director several years; his first wife was Emily Carpenter ; she died June 11, 1868 ; they had three children- Frank H., now resides in Iowa ; he was born Feb. 27, 1860; the other two were twins, they were born June 1, 1868; one named Emery died July 31, 1868 ; the other, Emert, died Sept. 6, 1868 ; Mr. Slater's present wife was Ruth Appleford ; they were married April 10, 1872 ; she was born in Townsend Town- ship, Upper Canada, Nov. 18, 1844: they have three children-Lewis Wm., born June 27, 1873; George Albert, March 17, 1875, and Arthur Belford, Feb. 12, 1877; Mr. and Mrs. Slater are members of the M. E. Church.
Slater Samuel, carpenter ; Polo. Slifer Josiah, retired farmer ; Polo. SMITH EDWARD G. Retired merchant; residence on Franklin st. ; born in Germany, March 30, 1818; came to Chicago in 1854; resided there one year; moved to Freeport, where he lived three years, then came to Polo ; married Elizabeth A. Thornton, Sept. 17, 1857; she was born in Vermont, Sept. 1, 1823 ; they have three chil- dren-Edward H., Alca, now Mrs. Lewis F. Thomas, and Gilbert C .; Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members of the Presbyterian Church.
SMITH EDWARD H. Of the firm of Smith & Thomas, Dealers in Paints, Oils, Glass, Wall Paper, Fancy Goods, etc .; Smith's Building, Mason st .; residence over store ; born in Germany, Sept. 17, 1846; came to Polo in 1857; married Della A. McCoy, March 23, 1876 ; Mr. Smith enlisted in Co. D, 92d Ill. Vol. Inf. in August, 1862 ; served about ten months, then discharged on account of disability.
SMITH ISAIAH, res. on Frank- lin st .; born in Frederick Co. Md., July 31, 1841; eame to Polo in March, 1865 ; he was Alderman of the South Ward in 1875, '77 and '78; married Louisa Poffenberger January 29, 1860; she was born in Frederick Co., Md .; they have five children-Emma M., Mary E., Chas. W., Reno B. and Daisy B .; Mrs. S. is a member of Lutheran Chureh.
Smith Jacob L. farm .; S. 32; P. O. Polo. Smith James, well digger; Polo. Smith J. Heury, buteher ; Polo. Smith John V. farmu .; S. 32; P. O. Polo. Smith Leonard, teamster; Polo.
Smith Leonard, farmer ; P. O. Polo. Smith Robert D. capitalist ; Polo.
SMITH ROBERT, Retired Far- mer ; residence on Congress street, first house south of M. E. Church; born in Scotland, June 10, 1796; came to Delhi, Delaware Co., N. Y., July 3, 1827; lived there until the 12th of September, when he started for Buffalo Grove, with two teams (five horses), accompanied by his family and wife's mother, Sarah Broadwell; she died on the way, at a point near Chicago; they slept in their wagons every night ; arrived here Nov. 12th, being just two months making the journey. Mr. Smith's first wife was Deborah J. Broad- well; they were married at Delhi Jan. 7, 1830; she was born March 2, 1798, and died Jan. 8, 1843; they had three children-James, born May 15, 1833, died Dec. 8, 1837 ; Henry, born June 21, 1835, died in hospital at Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 13, 1863; he was a volun- teer in Co. D, 92d I. V. I .; Mary Jane, now Mrs. Wm. Joiner, is now living here ; she was born Oct. 29, 1831. Mr. Smith married for second wife Jane Broadwell (a sister of his first wife), date of marriage, March 14, 1844; she died Aug. 10, 1835; she was born July 8, 1795; Mr. Smith's father was James Smith ; his mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Gilmour ; the first named died April 4, 1822; mother died July 24, 1826.
Smith S. dealer in butter and eggs.
SMITH WILLIAM T. Carriage . Dealer ; Polo; residence corner Webster and Prairie streets ; born in Frederiek
Smith Elias F.
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Co., Maryland, March 5, 1839 ; moved to Washington Co., Md., in March, 1860; lived there until 1864, when he came to Polo ; engaged in farming in this vicin- ity until the Spring of 1866; he then engaged in the planing mill business, in Polo, which he carried on until the Spring of 1869; in the Fall of 1869, he engaged in the butchering business, and conducted a meat market, until Feb., 1876, when he entered into part- nership with J. W. Brown, in the man- ufacture of carriages; they dissolved partnership in Jan., 1878. Mr. Smith was Alderman of East Ward three years, 1871, 1872 and 1874; he mar- ried Vandelia Bomberger March 3, 1868; she was born in Washington Co., Md., Jan. 14, 1845; they have two children-Herman B., born Oct. 11, 1868, and Flora I., born Dec. 11, 1875 ; Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members of the Lutheran Church.
Snell John, carpenter ; Polo.
SNYDER ELIAS L. Farmer ; Sec. 8; P. O. Polo; born in Upper Milford Tp., Lehigh Co., Pa., July 25, 1851; came to this township in 1869 ; married Sarah J. Richardson Jan. 15, 1874 ; she was born in Ohio ; they have two children-Goldie May, born Nov. 27, 1874, and Sarah J., born in Oct., 1876; Mrs. Snyder is a member of the Church of Christ; Mr. S. belongs to the Lutheran Church.
Snyder George A. teamster ; Polo. Snyder George, Rev., clergyman; Polo. SNYDER JEROME B. Physi- cian and Surgeon ; office over Newcom- er's Store, Mason street ; resides on Di- vision street; Polo; born in Pittstown, N. Y., Feb. 28, 1842 ; came to Earlville, La Salle Co., in 1857 ; in the Fall of 1862, he enlisted in Fourth Regiment I. V. Cavalry ; he was in the service about one year ; was educated at Chicago Med- ical College; practiced at Grand De- tour from 1865 to 1870; at Woosung from 1870 to 1872, then came to Polo ; has been Assistant Supervisor and School Director in Buffalo Tp .; he mar- ried Maria M. Brown Aug. 17, 1864 ; she was born in Earlville, La Salle Co., Ill .; they have two children-Frank B. and Gerald ; Mrs. Snyder is a member of the Lutheran Church.
Snyder Jacob, farmer; S. 24; P. O. Polo. Snyder John S. farm .; S. 23; P. O. Polo. Snyder John W., Sr .; Polo. Snyder John W., Jr. corn shellers ; Polo. Snyder Samuel H .; Polo.
SOWLES JAMES W. Tenant Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Polo; Mr. S. was born April 8, 1834, in Ithaca, N. Y., where he worked at farming by the month ; he was married Dec. 31, 1854, to Lucy C., daughter of Daniel D. T. Jones, of Schoharie Co., N. Y .; she was born April 8, 1833; they have three children-Henry F., born Sept. 4, 1862; Anna W., Nov. 12, 1864; and Harry L., Jan. 26, 1877 ; they lost two children-Delia E., born Jan. 15, 1857, died June 25, 1859; and Rosa B., born July 13, 1869, died Aug. 8, 1875; Mr. Sowles came to Ogle Co. in 1863, and settled in Buffalo Tp .; Mrs. Sowles is a member of the Church of United Brethren.
Spear Joseph L. druggist ; Polo.
Spigler C. B. farm .; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Polo. Sprecker George, butcher ; Polo.
Spoor A. W. dealer in butter and eggs ; Polo.
Starr Wm. barber ; Polo.
Stahler Wm. S. farm .; Sec. 22; P. O. Polo.
STEVENSON JOHN D. Polo ; was born May 5, 1805; is the son of Charles and Ann Stevenson, of New York City ; moved to Kentucky ; thence to Adams Co., Ohio; afterward to Cin- cinnati and New Orleans ; in the Sum- mer of 1835, came to Buffalo Grove, which, at that time, was a stage station, consisting of a double log cabin and other out buildings ; up to this date he had been engaged at the several localities mentioned in mercantile pursuits ; com- menced business at the latter point and sold the first dry goods and groceries ever sold in the county; in 1839, he engaged in farming. The first settlers of Buffalo Grove were John Ankeny, Oliver W. Kellogg, Samuel Reed, Isaac Chambers and Elisha Doty ; these early pioneers and neighbors of Mr. S. have all departed. " leaving their footprints on the sands of time." Mr. Doty alone survives, living in the State of Iowa; in 1833, Mr. S. married Miss Sarah Hackett, of Philadelphia ; they have
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nine children-Virginia H., now Mrs. Shoop, of Polo; Sarah Hackett, of Chi- cago ; John H., of New Orleans ; Chas. E., of Baltimore; Simon H., of Monta- na; Richard F., West Point, Iowa ; Celso F., of Deadwood City.
St. John Wm. A., dealer in butter and eggs ; Polo.
Storer, Christian, retired farmer; P. O. Polo.
STOWELL JOHN D. Farmer ; Sec. 20; Polo; owns 97 acres; born in Broome Co., N. Y., Nov. 3, 1827 ; came to Quincy, Ill., when he was abont 7 years of age ; went to Iowa two years later; lived there about eleven years, then returned to Illinois and lived in Henry Co. until March, 1864; came to present location in Nov., 1865 ; he mar- ried Sarah P. Gove Oct. 23, 1853; she was born in North Enfield Township, N. H., Feb. 22, 1833; they have had four children ; lost one son, Adelbert J .; died in infancy Aug. 23, 1854; the liv- ing are-Albert D., born Oct. 3, 1855 ; Sarah Elvira, born Aug. 15, 1858; Frances E., born Oct. 1, 1869 ; Mr. and Mrs. Stowell are members of the United Brethren Church.
STRICKLER WILLIAM, Man- ufacturer of and Dealer in Furniture and Undertaker, cor. Mason and Division Sts .; residence on Oregon street ; Polo ; born near Mount Joy, Lancaster Co., Penn., March 9, 1846; moved to Chicago in 1866; came to Polo in 1867; he was Alderman of the South Ward in 1875 ; married Mary A. Niman Dec. 24, 1868; she was born in Bellefont, Center Co., Penn .; they have had five children ; lost one; the living are-Fannie and Annie (twins), Harry and George; Mrs. Strick- ler is a member of the Lutheran Church. Strock David C. drayman ; Polo.
Struck, James W. laborer ; P. O. Polo.
Strock, Michael, tenant farmer ; Sec. 29; P. O. Polo.
Stuff John H. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Woosung.
Stull Lawrence, tenant farmer; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Polo.
Sullivan John, laborer ; P. O. Polo.
Summers Wm. carpet weaver ; Woosung. Swartz Tunis R. veterinary surgeon ; Polo. Sweet Dayton, farm .; Sec. 30; P. O. Polo. Sweet Erastus, farm .; Sec. 5; P. O. Polo.
Sweet Gersham, farm .; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Polo. Sweet Nelson, farm .; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Polo. Sweet Nelson, Jr., farm .; P. O. Polo.
SWIFT COL. MORTON D. At- torney and Counselor at Law ; Polo; was born in Warren, Herkimer Co., N. Y., June 24, 1833; he received his ed- ucation at Fairfield Academy, in the same county, and for some years after- ward was engaged in teaching school in in his native State; in October, 1856, Col. Swift settled in Polo, and soon af- terward commenced the study of law with Campbell & Carpenter, and was admitted to the bar iu 1860 ; in the Fall of 1860, he purchased the Polo" Adver- tiser of Henry R. Boss, and from that time to 1865, when the present pub- lisher of the Press purchased Col. Swift's interest in the paper, he was more or less interested in the pub- lication of a newspaper at Polo. Col. Swift was commissioned Captain of Co. H, Fifteenth Regiment Illinois Infantry, on the 24th day of May, 1861, this regiment being the first volunteer regi- ment mustered into the service for three years in the late war ; he served in the Fifteenth Illinois until in 1863; was afterward commissioned Lieutenant Col- onel of the One Hundred and Forty- second Illinois Volunteers, and served with that regiment until it was mustered out of the service, in September, 1864, having been most of the time in com- mand of the regiment ; he participated in all the hardships, skirmishes and bat- tles in which these regiments were en- gaged during the time he was with them, . respectively. In 1863, Col. Swift was married to Hattie C. Aplington, daugh- ter of the late Maj. Zenas Aplington ; this estimable lady died in 1872; her early decease was deeply deplored by a large circle of relatives and friends, who knew and appreciated her sterling worth. After the war, Col. Swift entered active- ly into the practice of law, and is now in the successful practice of his profes- ion.
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