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MYERS ABRAM, Teacher; For- reston ; born in Hagerstown, Washing- ton Co., Maryland, Oct. 16, 1846 ; mar- ried Miss Sarah Ellen Gibbs, 1873; she was born in Franklin Co., Md., June 20, 1852; have two children-Sarah Jane, born Nov. 24, 1874; John Claude, Nov. 12, 1876; they are members of the Lutheran Church ; Mr. Myers has been teaching eleven years in this coun- ty ; he enlisted Dec. 12, 1863, in the 4th Ill. Cavalry, and served in all engage- ments with his regiment until Aug. 31, 1865, when he was mustered out; his health was materially impaired during his service, and has never fully recov- ered.
Myers Rhineheart, P. O. Forreston.
Middlekauff A. P. O. Forreston.
Middlekauff E. H. P. O. Forreston. Middlekauff J. G. P. O. Forreston. Miller H. B. P. O. Forreston.
Miller John, P. O. Forreston.
Miller W. H. H. P. O. Forreston. Mitchell Jacob, P. O. Forreston. Mitchell Sam, P. O. Forreston.
MITCHELL W. H. Teacher, For- reston Tp .; P. O. Forreston.
Mooney Thomas, P. (. Forreston.
Morring Fred. Sr. Section 13; P. O. Flor- ence.
Morring Fred. Jr. S. 18; P. O. Florence. Moyer J. S. P. O. Forreston.
Muhring Jolin, P. O. Forreston.
Mullen E. M. P. O. Forreston.
Mullen Daniel, P. O. Forreston.
Mullen P. R. P. O. Forreston.
N ELAND BURNARD.
Newton W. S. P. O. Forreston.
NICODEMUS JACOB A. Re-
tired Farmer; P. O. Forreston; born in Bedford Co., Pa., in 1819; he mar- ried Miss Margaret Fouse in 1842 ; she was born in Huntington Co., Pa., in 1822; he located in this county in Oct., 1867; they had thirteen children two of whom are deceased ; those living are Westley F., horu April 26, 1846; Susanna F., Dec. 25, 1847 ; Reuhen F., May 16, 1850; Mary Agnes, June 14, 1852; Frederick F., Sept. 1, 1854; Theobald F., May 12, 1856; Esther F., April 24, 1858; William F., Feb. 27, 1860; Jacob F., Feh. 6, 1862; Catherine F., Feb. 26, 1864; Margaret E. F., June 22, 1866; they are members of the Reformed Church; he has been School Director in Pa. several years, and four years in this county ; and has been Elder ten years in Pa., and ten years in this county; he has been a member of this church for thirty-three consecutive years; it is a remarkable fact that Mr. Nicodemus' last nine chil- dren are born with an interval (of un- usual regularity) of two years between the date of their birth ; Mrs. N. is a hale, healthy, fresh looking matron, look- ing not more than forty, although fifty- six years of age.
MELIA A. P. O. Forreston.
Oppenheimer M. P. O. Forreston.
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P AINCE C. W. P. O. Baileyville.
Paince Eugene, P. O. Baileyville.
Perry C. H. P. O. Forreston.
Petrie Freedlina, P. O. Forreston.
Petrie Jonas Jr. P. O. Forreston.
Philbrick M. H. P. O. Forreston.
Pierce James, P. O. Forreston.
Pomaner Aultman, P. O. Forreston.
Pool S. E. P. O. Forreston.
Pool Thomas, P. O. Forreston.
Potter S. W. P. O. Forreston.
Potter J. W. P. O. Forreston.
Prentice Arthur.
Prichard M. N. P. O. Forreston.
Pyfer Godfrey, P. O. Forreston.
Pyfer J. P. O. Forreston.
R ADERMAKER E. Sec. 30; P. O. Forreston.
Rank A. M. P. O. Forreston.
Reigord Jacob, Sec. 6 ; P. O. Florence.
Reinder John, P. O. Forreston.
Reints W. M. See. 18; P. O. Forreston. Reipord Jocob, not known.
Reynolds Chas. P. O. Forreston.
Reynolds D. H. P. O. Forreston.
Reynolds Edwin, P. O. Forreston.
Reynolds Thomas, P. O. Forreston.
RILEY EDWIN H. Clerk in I. C. and C. & I. R. R. Co. Office, Forres- ton ; born in Boston, Mass., in 1828; married Hattie M. Berry in 1863; she was born in Shefford Co., Canada, in 1842; they have two children-Ger- trude Laura, born Jan. 27, 1867 ; Jesse Avis, June 25, 1876. He located in Herkimer Co., N. Y., in 1840; in To- ledo, Ohio, in 1855, and in this county in 1857. He enlisted as musician in the 15th Illinois Infantry, May 24, 1861; discharged at Pittsburg Landing by special order of the War Depart- ment, mustering out regimental bands on April 18, 1862; re-enlisted in the same regiment March 2, 1865; dis- charged by special order of the War Department March 16, 1865, and com- missioned 1st Lieutenant Co. F, 15th Illinois Infantry ; he was appointed on the staff of Gen. Stolbrand, June 10, and served in that position until the dissolution of the command; he was mustered ont with his regiment at Springfield, Ill., Sept. 30, 1865 ; he com- ยท manded a company at the grand review in Washington at the close of the war.
Rice Gersham, P. O. Baileyville. Robins W. H. P. O. Forreston. Rowland Elias, P. O. Forreston.
ROWLAND LEWIS F. Farmer and Teacher of No. 3 School; P. O. Forreston ; born in this county in 1852; married Miss C. Zoller in 1872; she was born in Monroe Co., N. Y. ; have one child living-Amos (one deceased ). Mr. Rowland has been teaching for the last seven years ; his father, Andrew Rowland, located in this county about 1842, and his grandfather in 1836; he is farming 160 acres of land, owned by his father, in Sec. 17.
Rupert John, P. O. Forreston.
Ryan James, See. 18; P. O. Forreston.
Ryan Michael, See. 18; P. O. Forreston. ALTER JACOB, P. O. Forreston. S
Samis O. F. P. O. Forreston.
Saltzman M. V. P. O. Forreston.
Schaub J. A. See. 23; P. O. Forreston.
Sehlecter T. E.
Schoch W. H. P. O. Forreston.
Seons Allen, P. O. Forreston.
Shady George, P. O. Forreston.
Shady John, P. O. Forreston.
Shaffner Eli, P. O. Forreston.
Shannon John, P. O. Forreston.
Sheldon M. V. P. O. Forreston.
Shipman James, Sec. 32; P. O. Forreston.
Shirk Joseph, Sec. 11 ; P. O. Florence.
Shirk M. N. Sec. 11 ; P. O. Shannon.
Shryrock B. K. P. O. Forreston.
Shultz R. C. P. O. Forreston.
Skinner John, P. O. Forreston.
Smith George, P. O. Forreston.
Smith J. P. O. Forreston.
Smith J. A. P. O. Forreston.
Smith Philip, P. O. Forreston.
Snovely Christian, Sec. 15; P. O. Florence.
Stalily A. P. O. Forreston.
Stahly Frederick, P. O. Forreston.
Stanley Hngh.
Stephens Otto, P. O. Forreston.
Sterline Conrad, P. O. Shannon.
Stoner Daniel, P. O. Forreston.
Stoner Samnel, P. O. Forreston.
Stoney J. P. O. Forreston.
Stover M. D. P. O. Forreston.
Swank J. P. O. Forreston.
Swank Michael, Sec. 23; P. O. Forreston.
Swett Benjamin, P. O. Forreston.
Swett Joshua, P. O. Forreston.
Swett W. W. P. O. Forreston.
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THOMAS S. E. P. O. Forreston.
Thompson J. E. P. O. Baileyville. Thompson Nelson, P. O. Baileyville. Tibbals W. H. P. O. Baileyville. Turney Pat. P. O. Forreston. Taner Lawrence, P. O. Forreston.
V AUDEST ADOLPH, Sec. 12; P. O. Florence.
Vaudest John, Sec. 12; P. O. Florence. Vaudest William, S. 12; P. O. Florence. Veitmier Fred. Sec. 18; P. O. Forreston. Vogle Joseph, P. O. Forreston.
Voglegesung I. G. P. O. Forreston.
Vosberg Minert, P. O. Forreston.
W ALKER GEORGE, P. O. Forres- ton.
Wilhelm Stouffer, Sec. 6 ; P. O. Florence. Williams - Sec. 1 ; P. O. Florence.
WINSTON THOMAS, Physician
and Surgeon ; Forreston ; born in Wales 1829 ; located in Albany, N. Y., 1832 with his parents ; moved to Ohio, Lick- ing Co., 1839, and to Wisconsin 1846; Moline, Ill., 1848, and to this county in 1849 ; he married Miss Carrie E. Mum- ford 1861 ; she was born in Wayne Co., Pa .; 1836; have six children-Edward M., born Sept. 21, 1862 ; Thomas Win- field, July 15, 1865 ; Ambrose P., Oet. 5, 1867 ; Mary F., August 7, 1869 ; Eugene, Dec. 20, 1871; Charles S., Sept. 18, 1876; Mr. Winston has been practicing medicine since 1858 ; is a graduate of Rush Med. Coll. ; he entered the U. S. Service as Assistant Sugeon of 92d Regt. Ill. Inf. ; resigned August, 1864 ; entered as Surgeon of 149th Regt. Ill. Inf. Feb. 1865, and was mustered out Jan. 26, 1866; he was breveted Lieut. Col. in 1864.
WINDERS MISS KITTY F.
Teacher; School No. 7; was born in this county Sept. 19, 1855; her parents located in this county from the State of Maryland at an early day ; she was edu- cated in Mount Morris, and has been teaching since 1875; Miss Winders has selected her profession with good judg- ment, being possessed of that indescrib- able magic influence which commands obedience from her pupils and respect from all with whom she comes in con- tact.
WRIGHT J. LAWSON, Princi- pal of the Forreston School; born in Union Co., Pa., 1837, he located in Stevenson Co., Ill., 1838, and in this county in 1873 ; he married Miss Rose Clarridge in 1870; she was born in Madison Co., Ohio ; he is a graduate of the State Normal University ; he com- menced teaching in 1861, in Stephenson County ; he was Principal of the school in Adaline three years, and in Forreston since 1876; Mr. Wright is a man of commanding appearance, of fine schol- arly attainments, with a desirable faculty of imparting his ideas to others.
Wubbnau Albert ; Sec. 36; P. O. For- reston.
FORDY A .; Sec. 15; P. O. Florence. Y
YORDY BENJAMIN, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Shannon ; born in Lan- caster Co., Pa., 1821; married Miss Susan Conrad in 1844, she was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., 1821; have three chil- dren (one deceased) ; living-Daniel, born August 14, 1847 ; Mary A., Aug. 29, 1854; John C., Feb. 3, 1860 ; are members of German Reformed Church; owns 400 acres of land, worth $25,000.
YORDY. CHRISTIAN, Farmer ; Sec. 15; P. O. Florence ; born in Lan- caster County, Pa., 1811; married Miss Susan Sander in 1836; she was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., 1818; located in Stephenson Co., Ill., 1855, and in this county in 1859; had fourteen children (five deceased); living-Su- sana, born Jan. 27, 1838; John, April 1, 1840; Christian, April 22, 1843; Eliza A., August 15, 1845; Barbara A., May 6, 1849; Amos, April 2, 1851; Jacob and Henry (twins) August 20, 1853 ; Abbie A., May 25, 1860; they are members of Evangelical Church ; he owns 161 acres of land, worth $10,000; John enlisted in the 26th I. V. I .; and Christian in the 93d I. V. I .; and served during the war with their respective regiments, taking part in all engage- ments with them, until mustered out. Yordy Daniel ; Sec. 10; P. O. Florence. OLLINGER JOHN, P. O. Forreston. Z
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LLEN FRED. P. O. Creston.
ADAMS CHARLES EARL,
General Store and Postmaster ; Creston. Born in Washington Co., N. Y., Oct. 29, 1840; came to Ogle County in 1862, and engaged in clerking for W. P. Bump at Rochelle, also for M. D. Hathaway; in 1865 Mr. A. came to Creston and engaged in present business ; in June, 1865, Mr. A. married Jennie M. Fulton ; she was born in Rockford, Ill., Oct. 18, 1845; died Jan. 1, 1877, and buried at Creston, Ill. They have three children-Emma L., born in Bat- tle Creek, Mich. ; Robert F., Creston, Ill. ; Katy L., Creston, Ill. Mr. A. was appointed Postmaster at Creston in 1871, and is at present in the same office in connection with his business. Allbce Samuel, farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Creston.
Allen Geo. W. carpenter ; Creston.
ALLEN GEORGE W. Justice of the Peace ; Creston ; born June 14, 1825, in Bombay, Franklin Co., N. Y .; came to Ogle County in 1845, and en- gaged in teaching school and farming up to 1853, when Mr. A. moved to Winne- bago County; in 1860, Mr. A. came back to Ogle, and went into the black- smith and earpenter business, and worked at that for several years ; married Oct. 9, 1851, Kathrine Hamlin ; she was born in Canada, Dec. 10, 1826. Their chil- dren are-James A., born July 19, 1852; G. F., Sept. 22, 1857 ; Cora M., Aug. 5, 1862; Hattie A., Oct. 1, 1866 ; owns his homestead and four acres of land adjoining the town of Creston; is a Republican ; has held several offices, and is at present on his second term as Justice of the Peace. Hiram R. Enoch, of Rockford, editor Rockford Journal, was one of Mr. Allen's pupils.
Allen James, carpenter ; Creston.
ANDERSON ERIK, Farmer, See. 15 ; P. O. Creston ; born in Stavanger, Norway, Dec. 24, 1848 ; came to Ogle County in 1871, and engaged in farm- ing; owns 40 acres of land ; married April, 1869, Rachel Johnson; she was
born in same place in 1847. They have three children-Hank, born July, 1871 ; Johnny, April, 1874 ; John Cicerius, Aug. 27, 1876 ; belong to the Lutheran Church, and in politics is Republican. Ash John, laborer ; Creston.
Aske Nelson, farmer ; P. O. Creston.
AUMER GEO. H. Physician and Surgeon ; Creston; born in De Kalb Co., Ill. Jan. 3, 1850; commenced studying medicine in 1865, and con- tinued it up to 1868, then entered Rush Medical College for three terms, and graduated in 1870, when he located in Creston, and has been a resident ever since; married Hattie Smith; she was born in Creston ; they have had three children (two living and one dead)- Grace A., born at Creston; Mestie A., at Creston; George, June 26, 1873; died Oct. 30, 1873. Mr. and Mrs. A. are members of the Methodist Church ; since Dr. Aumer has resided in Creston, there have been several physicians lo- cated here, but had all to give up, as Dr. Aumer has the largest practice of any physician in Ogle County.
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ALLARD NELSON, farmer ; P. O. Creston.
Ballard William, farmer ; Sec. 2; Creston. Banning Benj. E. farmer ; P. O. Creston. BARNUMMRS.ELIZABETH M. residence, southeast corner Main and South streets, Creston; she was born Nov. 27, 1815, in Rush, Northumber- land Co., Penn .; daughter of Ralph and Mary Ann Housewert Mettler, who came to Illinois, near Rockford, in 1840 ; her father died in 1841; her mother died May 27, 1876, in Creston, aged 80 years ; Mrs. Barnum first married Huron Lewis in New York ; came to Kendall Co., Ill., in 1842; Mr. Lewis died there in 1850 ; they had six children-Louisa Ann, now Mrs. Albert Lewis; Wilmot Young, dead ; Sarah Elizabeth, now Mrs. Lewis W. Young; Laura Edna, dead ; Henry W. and Baton Il., who died South in the late war; re-married Nov. 19, 1855, in New Milford, Winnebago Co., to An- son Barnum, who was born in Danbury, Conn., March 6, 1807, settling in Rock-
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ford in 1836; was one of the first set- tlers there; was County Clerk from 1838 to 1840; Sheriff from 1844 to 1846; came to Creston in the Fall of 1855; opened the first store here; was Town Assessor and Justice of the Peace several years, and Assistant United States Revenue Assessor; was elected County Judge in 1869 ; died in Oregon Sept. 5, 1873 ; they had one child- Charles H. Barnum, born in Creston March 21, 1857, who is now attending the Northwestern University at Evans- ton, Ill. Judge Barnum took a lively interest in the material prosperity of the town, and did much toward building up the large trade it enjoyed.
Benjamin F. C. C. retired farmer ; P. O. Creston.
Bennett Warren, clerk ; Creston.
Benson Robert P. farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Creston.
Berry Robert, laborer ; P. O. Creston.
BERVE NELSE N. Farmer ; Sec. 25; Creston ; born in Stiftanberger, Norway, Jan. 3, 1826; came to Ogle Co. in 1868; owns 160 acres of land, all cultivated ; married Helen Mellen June 17, 1851 ; she was born in Stiftan- berger, Norway, April 10, 1827 ; they have eight children-Nelse, born Feb. 2, 1852; Martha, March 6, 1854; Hol- den W., May 17, 1856; Tillie, March 5, 1858; Henry, March 5, 1861 ; Annes, Dec. 27, 1864; Louis, Oct. 13, 1867 ; Nicholas, Dec. 12, 1870. Mr. and Mrs. Berve are members of the Lutheran Church; in politics, Mr. B. is a Republican. BEWLEY CYRUS J. Furniture and Cabinet Maker; Creston ; born in Elmira, Chemung Co., N. Y., Jan 11, 1844; came to Ogle Co. in 1855 ; mar- ried Agnes Rukey Dec. 29, 1871; she was born in Scottsburg, N. Y., May 30, 1845 ; they have one child-Asa Al- bert, born in Chicago Aug. 11, 1874; they are members of the Congregational Church ; Republican ; Mr. Bewley's father, James A., was a member of Co. G, Fifty-eighth Regiment Illinois Vol- unteers, and killed in the battle of Shi- loh ; Mr. B. has been engaged in pres- ent business for 27 years ; has a large and first-class stock of furniture always on hand ; prices the lowest.
Bjelland John, Creston.
Blockmere Geo. W. coal and hay dealer' Creston.
Boyle Alex. H. farmer ; P. O. Rochelle. Boyle David, farm .; S. 31 ; P. O. Rochelle. Boyle James A. farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Creston.
Boyle John W. farmer ; P. O. Rochelle. Boyle James, farm .; S. 32 ; P. O. Rochelle. Boyle James Jr. farmer; P. O. Rochelle. BOYLE ROSS, Farmer ; Sec. 28; P. O. Rochelle ; born March 15, 1825, in Allegheny City, Pa .; came to Ogle Co. in 1859, and engaged in farming, and has been ever since; owns 356 acres of land, 260 of which is cultivated ; married March 23, 1847, Margaret Garvin ; she was born in Butler City, Cranberry Township, Pa., Jan. 1, 1827 ; have six children living and one dead- Martha Jane, James A., D. R., John Calvin (deceased, born in 1858, and died in 1859); Willie H., Milton J., Warren; Mr. B. has made several trips to California and Montana; has held the offices of Justice of the Peace and Commissioner of Highways in this county.
Brewen Patrick, farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Creston.
BROWN GEORGE, Farmer ; Sec. 26; P. O. Creston; born in Tyrone, Ireland, July 14, 1851; came to Ogle Co. in 1854; owns 160 acres of land, all in cultivation ; married Dec. 11, 1873, Rhoda Jane Somers; she was born in Bowmanville, Durham Co., Canada, Sept. 5, 1853; they have one child-Robert James, born May 12, 1875; Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of M. E. Church ; in politics Mr. B. is a Republican ; Mr. B.'s father, David Brown, was born in same place in 1806. BROWN THOMAS, Farmer ; Sec: 24; P. O, Creston ; born in Devonshire Co., England, May 20, 1824; came to Ogle Co. in 1854, and engaged in farm- ing; has 160 acres of land in Ogle, and one-fourth section in DeKalb; all in cultivation, and has some of the finest cattle in Ogle Co .; married June 13, 1855, at Belvidere, Ill., to Jane Brown; she was born May 13, 1833, at Devon- shire Co., England ; they belong to the Episcopal Church ; he is a Republican in politics; Mr. B. has held offices of Road Commissioner and School Trustee.
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BROWN THOMAS C. Farmer; See. 26; P. O. Creston ; came to Ogle Co. in 1854, and engaged in farming ; and has been ever since; owns 80 acres of land, all cultivated ; married April 30, 1874, Emma Dutton ; she was born in Sycamore, Ill., July 23, 1852; they have two children-Edward L., Edith May ; Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the Congregational Church ; Mr. B. is a Republican ; has held office of School Director for Dement Township.
Brundage Z. P. farmer ; Sec, 20; P. O. Creston.
Buss Henry, canvasser ; Creston.
ADY D. H. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O.
C Rochelle.
Cady Edward, farm .; S.33; P.O. Rochelle. Campball Frank, R. R. employe ; Creston.
Campbell Joseph, R. R. Station Agent ; Creston.
Cawley Edward, farm .; Sec. 21; P O. . Rochelle.
Cawley Micheal, farmer ; Sec. 21; P. O. Rocbelle.
Christopher Isaac, laborer ; Creston.
Cleveland H. C. farmer ; Creston. Cobb J. B. merchant ; Creston.
Cole Joseph, carpenter; Creston.
Coon John, farm .; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Creston. Corey Aaron, laborer ; Creston.
Cort J. T. farmer ; P. O. Creston. COUNTRYMAN NORMAN,
Farmer and dairyman ; part owner ofthe Countryman Creamery Butter and Cheese Factory ; Sec. 3; P. O. Creston ; was born March 30, 1831,in Stark, Herki- mer Co., N. Y. ; son of John I. Country- man and Nancy Failing Countryman ; mother still living in Stark ; father died in Danube, N. Y., May 10, 1866, aged 64 years; Norman was married Dec. 21, 1854, in Danube, to Miss Libbie Wagner; born Sept. 15, 1833, in Danube, Herkimer Co., N. Y .; daughter of Felix and Leah Pickard Wagner ; her mother died in Danube, Oct. 18, 1875, (was found dead in bed that morn- ing), aged 71 years ; father still lives there ; Norman has three children -- Fayette N., born Nov. 20, 1859; Lin- coln A., April 12, 1865, and Luettie, Sept. 25, 1871; Fayette was born in Danube, the other two here; came to this place March 14, 1861; has 240 acres of land, valued at $12,000; inde- !
pendent in religion ; in politics, Rep. ; Road Commissioner two terms; is one of eight brothers ; all living ; two in N. Y., five here, and the youngest, Isaac Byron, aged 32, merchant in Dixon, Ill. Norman and brothers, Harvey, Alvin and John E., married four sisters ; the first three living on adjoining farms, and John E. less than four miles away, and all have good, pleasant homes.
Crawford Thomas, Creston.
D AILEY FRANK E. farm. P. O. Creston.
Dailey Frank W. farm .; Sec. 2; P. O. Creston.
Dailey James; farm. ; S. 2 ; P. O. Creston. Deeds Darius, laborer ; Creston.
Dimon Asa, agricultural implement dealer ; Creston.
Dmion Daniel, wagon maker ; Creston.
Donichy Isaac, telegraph operator ; Creston. Drake Oliver, merchant ; Creston.
Dunn Martin, druggist ; Creston.
DRINGTON, DAVID E. merchant ; I
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EMMICH CHARLES, Foundry and Blacksmith ; Creston ; born in Jeffer- son Co., N. Y., May 20, 1852 ; at 20 years of age, was apprenticed to George Heyler for three years ; with whom he learned the trade; in 1876, Mr. Emrich came to Creston, and went into the foundry and blacksmithing, and has one of the best shops west of Chicago; Mr. Emrich belongs to the Lutheran Church, and in politics, Independent.
Ensign Horace, farmer ; Sec. 33; P. O. Rochelle.
H ARLAND EVAN, farmer ; Sec. 10; P. O. Creston.
Farnham John, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Rochelle.
Fay Joseph W. farmer ; See. 33; P. O. Rochelle.
Ferguson James, farmer; P. O. Creston. Ferguson John, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Creston.
FERGUSON ROBERT, Farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Creston; born in Kerk- cudbright, Scotland, March 9, 1820 ; in 1838 Mr. F. came to Ogle Co .; in 1850 commenced farming, and has been ever since ; owns 280 acres of land, all under cultivation ; married Jane Mulli- gan, July 16, 1847; she was born in same place July 16, 1818; they have
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five children living-Ann F., born Sept. | 27,1848; John, July 12, 1851; James, Nov. 26, 1852; Jane Rusk, March 10, . 1855, and Robert; June 8, 1857; are Presbyterians ; in politics Mr. F. is a Democrat.
Fogle John, farm .; Sec. 4; P. O. Creston. FOGELMAN H. A. Hotel and Liv- ery; P. O. Creston ; born in Lycoming Co., Pa., May 29, 1846 ; joined the U. S. Army at Williamsport, Pa., under Capt. Knight, as substitute; remained for three months, when he was dis- charged ; came to Ogle Co., in 1867 and engaged in farming up to 1873; April 14, 1870, married Bessie Smith, daughter of Thomas Smith, one of the oldest settlers in Ogle Co .; they have two children-Emma F. and Bertha F .; Mrs. F. was born May 18, 1849, in this county.
FOSS;CRIST. C. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Creston ; born in Urendall, Norway, April, 1825 ; came to Ogle Co., in 1868, and engaged in farming; owns 80 acres of laud ; married Maleander Johnson in 1859 ; she was born March, 1815; they have four children living-Rebecca Ma- leander, born Jan. 8, 1862; John Cor- nelius, Nov. 29, 1864; Martha, May 14, 1868; Charley, Feb. 13, '76; both are members of the Latheran Church ; in politics Mr. F. is a Republican.
FOWLER DAVID, Merchant Tailor ; Creston ; born in Edinburg, Scotland, March 14, 1833; came to Creston, Ogle Co., in 1866, and engaged in Merchant Tailoring ; married Marga- ret Thompson ; she was born in Kerk- cudbright, Scotland, in town of Cross Michael ; she died Dec. 22, 1875; they had two children-James R. F., born April 26, 1870; Thomas W., Jan. 26, 1873; Mr. F. belongs to the Presbyte- rian faith, and in politics is a strong Demoerat ; he owns several lots in Cres- ton, and his place of business ; since Mr. Fowler landed in America he has made five trips across the ocean, and also traveled over nearly every State in the Union ; has held offices of Village Trus- tee and Clerk of the Board.
FROST JOEL, Farmer; Sec 22; P. O. Creston ; born in Westchester Co., N. Y., August 21, 1803 ; eame to Ogle Co., April 11, 1857; engaged in farm-
ing ; owns 160 acres of land, under culti- vation ; married Jane Yeamans August 20, 1823 ; she was born in Putnam Co., N. Y., Aug. 20, 1804; have six chil- dren-Theodore Y., Therum, John W., Cicero H., Cordelia, Martha A .; are of Presbyterian faith; Mr. Frost is a strong Democrat.
Frost John W. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Creston.
IBSON CHANCEY W. farmer ; G P. O. Crestou.
GAMMON CAPT. JOHN G.
Retired Farmer; P. O. Creston ; born in Bristol, Eng., July 7, 1840 ; came to America in 1852 ; in 1855, Capt. G. came to DeKalb Co., and engaged in farming; own 160 acres of land, all cultivated ; came to Creston, Ogle Co., in 1874; Capt. G. married Jane Ben- nett ; she was born in Gowd, Eng., April 26, 1843 ; they have three chil- dren- Frank Albert, born July 13, 1867; Henry Bennett, Jan. 1, 1869; Jessie Agnes, Sept. 21, 1870; Mr. and Mrs. G. are members of the Congrega- tional Church; Republican; Capt. G. enlisted in Co. L, 15th I. V. C .; at Ottawa, Ill .; served three years, and was mustered out, as corporal, at Alma, Ark .; after being mustered out, Capt. G. enlisted with Co. G, 4th U. S. Vet. Vol .; was mustered out one year after enlistment, at Todd Barraeks, Columbus, Ohio ; Capt G. is Captain of Home Guards at Creston ; numbers forty-four members; in Feb. 1876, was appointed First Lieut., and Aug. 27, 1877, was promoted to Captain of 3d Regt. Ill. Nat. Guards (formerly Home Guards), which position he still holds.
Gibson E. M. telegraph operator ; Creston. Gilbert F. H. farm .; S. 13; P. O. Creston. Gink John, Jr. railroad employe; Creston. Gosch Fred. farmer; S. 9; P. O. Creston. Gossell John, saloon keeper ; Creston.
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