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Kretsinger Samuel C. farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Wales.
Kretsinger Uriah, laborer, Sec. 12 ; P. O. Wales.
Kuntzleman Frank, thresher, Sec. 13; P. O. Wales.
Kuntzleman Joel, renter, Sec. 11; P. O. Wales.
Kuntzelman Michael, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Wales.
EARY THOMAS, farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Byron.
LIGHT JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 36, Ridott Township, Stephenson County ; P. O. Wales ; owns 1,461 acres of land. Mr. L. was born July 17, 1812, in Lebanon Co., Pa., and when seventeen years old served his apprenticeship to the trade of weaving, and followed it for about five years. In 1836 he started across the country with a wagon to Ogle County, and arrived here in 1837 ; worked near Oregon at his trade until the Spring of 1838, when he came to Leaf River Township and settled. He built a log house, broke some land, worked for some of the neighboring farmers ; split 20,000 rails, and in 1844 opened a general store in the village that now bears his name-Lightsville. In March, 1845, he married Catherine. daughter of Michael Schucker, of Schuylkill Co., Pa. They have seven children-Dena, born March 2, 1846 ; Martin, May 23, 1847; John, Dec. 6, 1850; Catharine, May 19, 1854; Henry, March 17, 1857; Mary, June 15, 1860, and Joseph, March 24, 1862. Mr. L. was the first Postmaster in Lightsville, and built the first school house (at his own expense) in that vil- lage ; was School Director, Road Com- missioner, and Road Master for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Light are mem- bers of the Society of River Brethren. Mr. Light's great-grandfather, John Peter Light, came from Germany to Lebanon Co., Pa., Aug. 30, 1737. Mr. L. hauled grain many times to Chicago and Peru, and teamed to Galena and many other trading points to procure supplies for his store and customers. He now enjoys one of the most beautiful homes in the West, and all of his chil- dren are provided for, and he and his wife find much enjoyment in making annual trips to their old home in Penn- sylvania to see the friends of their youth.
LIGHT MARTIN, Farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Wales; owns 160 acres ; probable valuation, 88,000. Mr. Light was born May 23, 1847, in this town- ship, and married Dec. 26, 1868, to
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Harriet S., daughter of Henry Schrader, of Leaf River Township. Mrs. Light was born Sept. 20, 1846. They have three children -- Cora A., John H., and Joseph F. Mr. L. is a Republican, and a member of the Church of United Brethren, of which denomination Mrs. L. is also a member.
Lizer Jeremiah, laborer, Sec. 26; P. O. Wales.
Long John.
Lyons John, laborer ; P. O. Wales.
cCORMICK ROBERT, harness
M maker, Lightsville; P. O. Wales. McDonald John, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Fountaindale, Winnebago Co.
McDonald John Jr. farmer, Sce. 4; P. O. Fountaindale.
Mack A. H. farmer, Sec. 33 ; P. O. Byron. Malone James Alfred, farmer, Sec. 24 ; P. O. Wales.
Malone James, farmer, S. 24; P. O. Wales. Marks Alfred, farmer, Sec. 32-33; P. O. Byron.
MARKS HIRAM S. Farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Wales; owns 100 acres ; probable valuation, $4,500. Mr. M. was born April 3, 1820, in Orange Co., N. Y .; moved to Monroe Co., N. Y., where he was married Oct. 5, 1848, to Ruth E., daughter of John Webster, of Monroe Co., N. Y. Mrs. M. was born Dec. 2, 1828, in the last named county. In November, 1848, he came to Ogle County, and lived in Rockvale Township for one year, and in December, 1849, settled in Leaf River Township, where he now resides. He has five children- Mary J., Emma G., William H., Hiram W., and Ida M. Mr. M. is a Republican, and was Justice of the Peace for two terms, Supervisor two consecutive terms, School Director for several years, and is a member of the Leaf River and Rockvale Fire Insur- ance Company.
Marks Robert, farmer ; S. 23 ; P.O. Byron. Marks William, farm. ; S. 32 ; P.O. Wales. Motter Leonard, farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Wales.
Moyer William, renter ; Sec, 13; P. O. Wales.
Murphy, Thomas, farmer ; See. 16; P. O. Fountaindale.
Meyers Henry P. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Wales.
Marshall Daniel, farmer ; S. 8 ; P.O. Wales. Myers John, mail carrier, P. O. Wales. Myers John S. farm. ; S. 10 ; P. O. Wales. Myers Joseph, farm. ; S. 22 ; P. O. Wales. EWCOMER J. HI. farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P. O. Wales.
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NOWLEN STEPHEN H. Far- mer ; Sec. 5; P. O. Wales; owns 140 acres ; probable valnation, $7,400; Mr. Nowlen was born March 12, 1833, in Mentor, Lake Co., Ohio, and came to Ogle Co. Oct. 16, 1855 ; settled in Leaf River where he now resides; he was twice married ; his first wife was Susan A. (daughter of Elias Champion, of Lynnville, Ogle Co.) to whom he was married in 1858; she was born in Can- ada in 1840, and died in 1862; Mr. Nowlen was afterward married, Jan. 8, 1863, to M. Amelia, daughter of Henry Dever, of Byron Township; Mrs. Now- len was born Nov. 10, 1839, in Boone Co., Ind .; they have two children, named Alice M. and Charles A. ; they lost two children-Wilber S. and Mary W. ; Mr. Nowlen is a Republican, and was School Director for ten or twelve years, and Road Master for three terms ; he is a member of the M. E. Church, of which denomination Mrs. Nowlen is also a member.
Nutting T. B. patent rights ; P. O. Wales. ALMER JOHN B. farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P P. O. Wales. .
PALMER HENRY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 30; P. O. Wales; owns 231 acres land ; Mr. P. was born Oct. 19, 1824, in Washington Co., Md. ; came to Ogle Co. in Sept., 1845, and settled in Maryland Township, where he lived until the Spring of 1853; he was married Dec. 14, 1848, to Lydia A., daughter of Jacob Beeler, of Maryland Township, Ogle Co .; she was born Dec. 19, 1828; in the Spring of 1853 he came to this Township; they have ten children-Abram F., Mary E., Emma S., John B., Ella K., Jacob D., Ann S., Henry W., Nettie and Nora B. ; Mr. P. is a Republican, and was School Direc- tor for twelve years ; he is also a mem- ber of the " Leaf River and Rockvale Fire Ins. Co."
PALMER WILLIAM L. Far- mer; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Wales ; owns 400 acres of land ; Mr. Palmer was born
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Oct. 21, 1832, in Washington Co., Md .; he came to Ogle Co. in 1849, and set- tled in Mt. Morris Township, where he lived until 1865 ; moved thence to Leaf River Township, where he now resides ; he was married in Nov., 1859, to Catha- rine, daughter of Wm. Hammond, of Washington Co., Md .; Mrs. Palmer was born March 14, 1838; they have eight children-William A., Ann E., Susan L., Sarah E., Mary K., Quim- by E., Elseon L. and Lathrop H. ; Mr. Palmer is a Republican, and was School Director for about three years.
Patterson James L. farmer ; Sec. 20 ; P.O. Wales.
Patterson Robert, candy store ; P.O. Wales. Pipher Aaron, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Adeline.
Piper Jacob, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Wales. Pipher Martin, laborer, Lightsville, P. O. Wales.
PLUM JOHN C. Grocer and Farmer ; Sec. 15; P. O. Adeline, Maryland Town- ship ; owns about 150 acres ; Mr. Plum was born June 22, 1831, in Franklin Co., Pa .; came to Ogle Co. in 1857, and settled in Leaf River Township in 1859; worked about twelve years at his trade of blacksmithing and rented his farm ; was married May 6, 1858, to Catharine, daughter of John E. Heller, of this township ; she was born May 5, 1839 ; they have six children-Mary E., born Oct. 9, 1859 ; John H., Jan. 17, 1862 ; George G., Nov. 26, 1863 ; Will- iam O., Oct. 13, 1868 ; Samuel, April 23, 1871; Jacob C., July 26, 1875; Mr. Plum is a Democrat, and is a mem- ber of the German Reformed Church, and Mrs. P. is also a member of the same church ; Mr. Plum is running a general Grocery and Dry Goods store where the farmers of the surrounding country pro- cure their supplies.
Poffenbarger Daniel, laborer ; P. O. Wales. Poffenbarger Joseph, laborer ; S. 19; P.O. Wales.
Poffenbarger William, laborer; Lights- ville; P. O. Wales.
Powers James, blacksmith ; Lightsville ; P. O. Wales.
R APP CHARLES, farmer ; Sec. 1; P. O. Wales.
Reber C. B. farmer ; S. 24; P. O. Wales. Reber C. C. farmer ; S. 24 ; P. O. Wales.
Reber Henry, tax collector and farmer ; Sec. 19; P. O. Wales.
Reber John, farmer ; S. 19; P. O. Wales. Reber Thomas, laborer ; Sec. 14; P. O. Wales.
Reiley James, farm .; S; 28 ; P. O. Byron. Reiley Patrick, farm .; S. 32 ; P. O. Wales. Rhiuehart David, tenant farmer ; Sec. 18: P. O. Wales.
Rhinehart J. C. farmer ; Sec. 25; P. O. Wales.
Rhinehart Josiah, farmer ; S. 12; P. O. Wales.
Rhinehart Wm .; farmer; Sec. -; P. O. Wales.
Rice John, farmer ; S. 11 ; P. O. Wales. Ridgeway John W. Sr .; farmer ; Sec. 13; P. O. Wales.
Ridgeway Jonathan W. laborer ; Sec. 6; P. O. Pecatonica.
Ridgeway Wm. ; thresher ; P. O. Wales. ROBINSON JOHN C. Tenant
Farmer ; Sec. 13; P. O. Wales; Mr. R. was born in Frederick Co., Md. Aug. 2, 1838, and was married Feb. 2, 1866, to Elizabeth, daughter of William Henry, of Virginia ; Mrs. R. was born Oct. 15, 1846; they have six children -Emma E., David A., William H., Mary A., Bernard F., and Ellis ; during the war of the rebellion, Mr. R. enlisted Aug. 10, 1863, in the 4th U. S. Col'd Inf., and was engaged in the battles of Petersburg, June 15 and July 30, 1864 ; also at Deep Bottom, Sept. 29, 1864, where he was severely wounded by a ball which passed through his left side ; he was honorably discharged Jan. 10, 1865, at Baltimore, Md .; Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are members of the Metho- dist Church.
SIMPSON W. ROBINSON, farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Byron.
Schatzle Joseph, farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Wales.
Schelling Andrew, farmer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Wales.
Schelling Henry, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Wales.
Schrader Albert, farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Wales.
SCHRADER HENRY, Farmer ; Sec. 28; P. O. Wales ; owns 85 acres ; Mr. S. was born Sept. 8, 1817, in Wash- ington Co., Md .; in 1827 he left there, with his parents, and moved to Ohio,
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where he lived until 1835; thence to Indiana, where he lived until 1841, when he came to Ogle Co., and settled in Leaf River Tp .; was married Oct. 2, 1842, to Mahalia, daughter of David Iler, of Leaf River Tp .; she was born Aug. 2, 1821, in Washington Co., Md. ; they have five children-Thomas J., born Aug. 2, 1844, Harriet S., Sept. 20, 1846, Franklin A., July 21, 1850, Albert, April 20, 1854, and George U. Nov. 25, 1860; Mr. Schrader is a Democrat, and was School Director for three years, and Road Master two years ; he is a member of the Christian Church, of which denomination Mrs. Schrader is also a member.
Schrader Frank, farmer ; Sec. 28; P. O. Wales.
Schrader John H. farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Wales.
Schrader Samuel N. farmer, Sec. 11 ; P. O. Walcs.
Schreiber Andrew, farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Wales.
Schreiber A. E. farm., S. 1; P. O. Wales. Schreiber Christian, farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Wales.
Schreiber George, farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Wales.
Schreiber Jacob N. farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Wales.
SCHREIBER JOHN M. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Wales; was born Dec. 6, 1840, in Schuylkill Co., Pa .; came to Ogle County Feb. 10, 1865, and worked for three years in Marylaud Township. He was married Nov. 17, 1867, to Lucinda, daughter of George Myers, of Maryland Township ; she was born Jan. 1, 1853. They have four children-Mina J., born April 23, 1871 ; Charles M., Jan. 14, 1873; Jo- seph E., July 19, 1874, and Amos C., Jan. 30, 1876. Mr. S. is a Democrat, and was School Director for two years ; is also a member of the Lutheran Church.
Schreider Rudolph, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Wales.
Schucker David, farmer, Sec. 14 ; P. O. Wales.
SCOVILL HIRAM N. Farmer, S. 16; P. O. Byron; owns 225 acres ; probable valuation, $15,750. Mr. S. was born Dec. 20, 1827, in Camden, N.
Y .; came to Ogle County, Oct. 21, 1849, and in 1850 bought the farm he now resides on in Leaf River Township; was married April 14, 1852, to Eliza A., daughter of Mr. R. Preston, of Camden, N. Y. She was born Feb. 27, 1828, and died Oct. 1, 1876. They had two children, one of whom, Luella, deceased Oct. 30, 1862 ; the other, a son, Will- iam P., born Dec. 29, 1852, was married Sept. 29, 1875, to T. Josephine, daughter of John Thompson, of Payne's Point, Ogle County ; she was born Oct. 10, 1855, and is a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Scovill was married to his present wife Nov. 8, 1877. She was Pamela M. Shaw, daughter of Jesse Shaw, of Rochester, Minn. Mrs. S. was born Oct. 3, 1833, in Oneida Co., N. Y., and is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. S. is a Republican, and is Township Trustee ; was Town Com- missioner six years, and School Director for twelve years.
Scovill Wm. P. farm., S. 16 ; P. O. Byron. Seitz Franklin, tenant farmer, See. 32; P. O. Wales.
Shaw John, laborer, S. 14; P. O. Wales. Simpson William, carpenter, Sec. 11; P. O. Wales.
SMITH JOHN L. Farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Wales; owns 205 acres of land. Mr. Smith was born April 2, 1832, in Washington Co., Md., and with his parents moved to this county in 1839, and in the Autumn of that year settled in this township. He was mar- ried Oct. 3, 1854, to Susan A., daughter of Jacob Myers of this township. She was born Jan. 15, 1836. They have four children-Harriet C., born Nov. 8, 1859; Lydia H., Nov. 6, 1862; George E., Jan. 22, 1868; and Jacob M., July 4, 1873. Mr. Smith is a Republican, and was School Director for six or seven years. He and his wife are members of the North Grove Christian Church.
Speaker Noah, farm., S. 12 ; P. O. Wales. Speaker Wm. T. physician and surgeon, Sec. 12 ; P. O. Wales.
Speek Fred. E. laborer, Sec. 26 ; P. O. Adeline.
Steveson B. F. farmer, See. 16; P. O. Wales.
Stotler William, renter, Sec. 1; P. O. Wales.
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Stofford James, laborer ; P. O. Wales. Strickland Wm. J. renter, Sec. 5; P. O. Fountaindale.
Strouse David, earpenter ; P. O. Wales. Strouse Jacob, carpenter ; P. O. Wales. Swingley Michael, farm .; S. 15; P.O. Wales. THOMAS ELIAS, farm .; Sec. 35; P.
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THOMSON DAVID, Farmer ; Sec. 5; P. O. Fountaindale, Winnebago Co .; owns 150 acres, probable valuation $7,500; Mr. Thomson was born Jan. 8, 1829, in Johnston, Lenfrewshire, Scot- land, and came to the United States, arriv- ing in N. Y. City in 1848 ; he went direet to Troy, N. Y., where he lived until 1852, thence to California, where he re- sided until 1862 and returned to N. Y. City, but immediately bent his course West to Leaf River Township in Ogle Co., and purchased the farm he now re- sides on ; he was married Feb. 20, 1863 to Mary, daughter of John Ballagh of Brooklyn, N. Y .; Mrs. Thomson was born Feb. 10, 1842; they have eight children-William, Jane E., Euphema St. C., John B., Stewart C., Mary B., David A., and Martha A. ; Mr. Thom- son is a Rep., and is a School Director ; Mr. and Mrs. Thomson are members of the Middle Creek Presbyterian Churel. Traey Noyes, renter; Sec. 6; P, O. Pecatonica.
TRINE, OTHO J. Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Wales; owns 40 acres ; Mr. Trime was born Jan. 24, 1838 in Wash- ington Co., Md .; came to Ogle Co, in 1847, and settled in Leaf River Town- ship ; was married July 1, 1860, to Lousia, daughter of John H. Johnston of this township ; she was born July 21, 1841 ; they have five children-Mary E., born Jan. 20, 1862; Martha A., July 11, 1865 ; Oron H., July 4, 1867 ; Elizabeth M., May 20, 1870 ; Ruanna, Sept. 26, 1875 ; Mr. Trime is a Rep., and enlisted August 13, 1862, in Co. B, 74th Ill. Vol. Inf. ; was engaged in the battles of Chattanooga, Stone River, Chickamauga, Liberty Gap and Mission Ridge ; at Niles Ferry, on the 22d of Feb., 1864, was taken prisoner by the rebels and sent to Richmond, Va .; was confined in Pemberton Prison for twenty months, at Belle Isle one month, and for three months nursed the Union sick and
wounded in Richmond ; was paroled August 22, 1864, and returned to his home in Leaf River Township ; rejoined his regiment at lluntsville, Alabama, in Feb. 1865, and was mustered out, having been honorably discharged June 10, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn.
Twigg Henry, laborer ; S. 2 ; P. O. Wales. Twigg John, laborer ; S. 14; P. O. Wales. AN HAVE JOHN, renter ; Sec. 6; V P. O. Wales.
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AGNER JOSEPH, farm. ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Mt. Morris.
WAGNER HORATIO, Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Wales ; owns 84 acres land ; Mr. Wagner was born Jan. 29, 1831, in Washington Co., Md., and came with his parents to this county, and settled in Leaf River Township in 1838 ; he was married April 14, 1859, to Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Willier of Leaf River Township ; she was born in Dauphin Co., Penn., Nov. 15, 1840; they have six children-Laura A., born Nov. 1, 1860; William H., March 28, 1863; Lydia J., Jan. 14, 1866 ; Jacob, March 3, 1868; Irwin F., May 23, 1873, and Newton E. Sept. 9, 1875; Mr. Wagner is a Rep., and is School Director, which position he has held for nine years; he and his wife are members of the Christian Church.
Wakenight Daniel, farm .; Sec. 23; P. O. Wales.
WALKER SAMUEL, Farmer ; Sec. 13; P. O. Wales ; was born July 4, 1843, in Crawford Co., Penn .; came West to Illinois and lived in Kendall Co. from 1856 to 1869, excepting the time he was in the Union army; he en- listed Dec. 29, 1863, in the 4th Ill. Vol. Cav., and was engaged in scouting and on garrison duty at different points on the Mississippi River ; he was mustered out of service, having been honorably discharged, May 39, 1866, at Houston, Texas, and returned to his home in Ken- dall Co., Ill., and in 1869 he came to Leaf River Township, where he was married Jan. 1, 1871 to Lydia A., daugh- ter of Jacob Willier, of Leaf River Town- ship; she was born April 22, 1849; they have two children-Oscar R., born July 2, 1872, and Nora L., June 9, 1875 ; Mr. Walker is a Republican in politics.
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WEBB JOHN G, Farmer ; Sec. 21; P. O. Byron ; owns 120 acres land ; Mr. Webb was born June 4, 1811, in Wool- wich, England, and with his parents, emi- grated to Newville, Stanstead, Canada, in 1827 ; Mr. Webb took an active part for the government in the Mckenzie war; was married July 7, 1838, to Jeannette, daughter of Alexander Brodie of Gline's Corner, Canada ; she was born August 27, 1817 ; they have five chil- dren-Jeannette J., born Sept. 28, 1841; Edward W., April 5, 1846; George A., April 24, 1848; Florence E., Sept. 8, 1857, and Charles II, Feb. 7, 1860; they lost eight children- James, Margaret, Mary, Lousia, Mary A., Nancy, John M., and Emily ; Mr. Webb came to the United States, arriv- ing in Milwaukee, Wis., in 1846, where he followed draying until 1850, when he came to Ogle and settled in Leaf River Township; he is a Rep., and en- listed in the 8th III. Vol. Cav., Sept 16, 1861 ; was engaged in the battles of Williamsburg, Hanover Court House, and in all the battles his regiment took part in until he was honorably discharged on account of disability, Sept. 16, 1862; he was School Director six years and Road Master three years ; is a member of the Congregational Church, and Mrs. Webb is a member of the Presbyterian Church ; Mr. Webb's son Edward W. (who is now in Iowa), enlisted August 14, 1862, and served three years in the 92d Ill. Vol. Inf., was mustered out at Chicago in July, 1865.
WEST AMASA B, Farmer ; Sec. 36; P. O. Wales ; owns 200 acres land; Mr West was born Dec. 28, 1827, in Rush, Monroe Co., N. Y., where he fol- lowed the business of farming ; was mar- ried August 30, 1850, to Emily, daugh- ter of Nathaniel Randall of Rensselaer Co., N. Y .; Mrs. West was born Feb. 9, 1830 ; came to Ogle Co., and settled in Leaf River Township in Oct., 1855 ; they have six children-Milan F., born June 6, 1851 ; Milton B., Nov. 25, 1854 ; Byron D., Sept. 24, 1856 ; John A., Feb. 24, 1868 ; Frank, May 24, 1870, and Howard McF., Sept. 12, 1875 ; they lost one child, who died in infancy ; Mr. West is Rep., and was School Director for about twelve years,
and Road Commissioner for one term ; he is a member of the M. E. Church, of which denomination Mrs. West is also a member.
West Milton B. school teacher; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Wales.
WEST McFARLEN JJ. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 36 ; P.O. Wales; Mr. West was born Jan. 24, 1835, in Rush, Monroe Co., N. Y .; he came to Ogle Co. in 1854, and bought the farm where he now lives; went back to Monroe Co., N. Y., and lived there until 1856, when he returned to Leaf River Tp .; was married May 7, 1863, to Margaret E., daughter of Henry R. Waggoner, of Rockvale Tp., Ogle Co .; she was born June 14, 1835 ; they have six children, two of whom are adopted, viz .: Frederick D. (son of Henry and Jane A. Downer, of Leaf River Tp.), born Oct. 12, 1873; and Ellen J. Burser, born Oct. 22, 1855 ; their own children are Henry S., born Oct. 1, 1866; Elsie E., March 17, 1869; Wilber M., Oct. 10, 1871 ; George A., June 27, 1874; they lost one child, a girl, who died in infancy ; Mr. W. has some very valuable thorough bred cattle and hogs, and intends devoting a goodly share of attention to this business, so that Ogle Co. may look for some valu- able results from his labor ; he is a Re- publican ; was School Trustee for five years, and School Director three years ; Mr. and Mrs. West are members of the M. E. Church.
White Robert, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Wales.
Williams Charles, farmer ; Sec. 8; P. O. Wales.
Williams Ephraim, Sec. 8; P. O. Wales. Williams George, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Wales.
Williams Samuel H. farmer ; Sec. 5; P. O. Wales.
WILLIER JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Wales; owns 45 acres of land ; probable valuation, $3,000 ; Mr. W. was born Nov. 3, 1836, in Dauphine Co., Pa .; came to Ogle Co. and settled in Leaf River in April, 1854; was mar- ried Sept. 16, 1856, to Luzetta, daugh- ter of John C. Fossler, of Maryland Tp., Ogle Co .; she was born Jan. 22, 1840; they have five children-Gelindia
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O., Sarah J., Carrie L., Cecelia E., and Orpha D .; Mr. W. is a Republican ; in the was of the rebellion, he enlisted Dec. 16, 1863, in the 4th I. V. C., and did duty through Tennessee, Missis- sippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas ; in the Summer of 1865, his regiment was consolidated with the 12th I. V. C., at Alexandria, La .; on the 29th of May, 1866, he was honorably dis- charged at Houston, Texas, and re- turned to his home in Leaf River Tp., April 18, 1870; he was elected Justice of the Peace for four years; was Town Constable eight years, Town Collector two years, and Road Commissioner three years.
Willoughby John B. laborer ; Sec. 5; P. O. Wales.
Wills David J. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Wales.
Wilson Andrew, stone mason; Sec. 14; P. O. Wales.
Wilson David, farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Wales.
Wilson Jas. K. teacher ; Sec. 23; P. O. Wales.
Wilson Joseph, blacksmith ; Lightsville ; P. O. Wales.
WILSON WALTER, Farmer ; Sec. 29; P. O. Wales ; owns 82} acres;
Mr. Wilson was born Dec. 22, 1822, in Washington Co., Md .; he came to Ogle Co. in 1841 to see the country, and about six months after returned to his native county, where he remained for three years, and then returned to Mt. Morris, in this county, where he lived for six years; went to California in 1850, and lived there five years, when he returned to Mt. Morris; he was mar- ried April 9, 1857, to Amelia, daughter of John Palmer, of Mt. Morris; she was born June 26, 1835; they have eight children-Elizabeth, John, Anna, Eddie, Grace, Jennie, Frank and Maude; lost one child-William ; Mr. W. is Independent in politics ; he is School Director-which position he held one term; Mrs. Wilson is a member of the Church of United Brethren.
Wood Ed. laborer ; Sec. 5; P. O. Wales.
Wright Henry, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Fountaindale.
Wright Roberts, farmer ; Sec. 9; P. O. Fountaindale.
Z IMMERMAN HENRY, laborer; Sec. 14; P. O. Wales.
Zimmerman John, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Wales.
Zimmerman Wash. laborer; Sec. 14; P. O. Wales.
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ALLEN JOHN, Tenant Farmer; Scc. 22; P. O. Oregon ; Mr. Allen was born Feb. 16, 1848, in Lynn, Mass., and came to Ogle Co. in 1863; he re- sided at Payne's Point for about two years, and in the Spring of 1865 he moved to Rockvale, where he has since resided; he was married Feb. 20, 1871, to Alziua, daughter of A. J. Waite, of Rockvale; Mrs. Allen was born July 11, 1849, in Washington Co., N. Y .; they have two children-Herbert L., born Dec. 15, 1871, and Claude W., born May 12, 1875; Mr. Allen is a Republican, and was Road Master for one term ; he is now serving his second term as Township Collector.
Anderson Charles, farmer ; Sec. 23; P. O. Oregon.
Austin Thomas, farmer ; Sec. 15; P. O. Oregon.
AUSTIN THEODORE, Farmer ; Sec. 10; P. O. Oregon; owns 360 acres probable valuation, $18,000; Mr. Austin was born May 1, 1809, in Sulli- van Co., N. Y., and was married Aug. 13, 1826, to Mary, daughter of Elias D. Kent, of Tompkins Co., N. Y .; Mrs. Austin was born Sept. 25, 1807, in Brooklyn, N. Y .; they have six chil- dren-named Mary E., born March 28, 1829, Margaret M., March 20, 1833, Henry C., April 22, 1838, Adeline, July 17, 1840, Alice, Jan. 30, 1843, and Thomas C., March 25, 1847; they lost six children-Albert A., Ann Eliza, Bruson B., Adeline, Byron, and Edward B .; Mr. Austin came to Ogle Co. in 1840, and purchased the farm he now resides on, and in 1842 he brought his family to Rockvale, and settled here; he is a Republican, and was School Trus- tee three or four years, School Director fifteen years, Road Commissioner two years, and Road Master nine or ten terms ; he was appointed by the Ogle Co. Agricultural Society to purchase the fair ground, and was one of the com- mittee who attended to the fencing of it ; he is also a life member of that Society. AKER ALVIN E .; Sec. 14 ; P. O. B Oregon.
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