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BROWN PETER W. Retired Farmer, Sycamore; Dem; from N. Y.
BROWN THANKFUL Mrs. Sycamore; from Vermont.
BROWN FRED C. Clerk for J. H. Rodgers & Co. Sycamore; Rep; from Illinois.
BROWN W. H. Painter, Sycamore; Rep; from Ohio.
BROWN J. S. Hotel Proprietor, Sycamore; Dem; from N. Y.
BROWN GEORGE, Attorney, Sycamore; Rep; from Illinois.
BROWN CHARLES, Merchant, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
BROWN AUGUSTUS, Barber,Sycamore; Rep; from Washington City.
BROWN W. T. Traveling Agent for H. S. Parish, Chicago; Sycamore; Rep; from Illinois.
BROWN JOHN, Laborer, Sycamore; Rep; from Ireland.
BROWN PETER W. Retired Farmer, Sycamore; Dem; from N. Y.
BRIGGS JOHN, works for Ellwood & Co. Sycamore; Rep; from Virginia.
BRIGGS HENRY, Shoemaker, Sycamore; Ind; from England.
BRUNDAGE MARY A. Mrs. widow of Jas. Brundage, Sycamore; from N. Y.
BRAMBLE HENRY C. works in Harvester Works, Sycamore; Rep; from Maryland.
BRAGA MATTHIAS, Moulder, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
BRISBIN JAMES, Retired, Sycamore; Rep; from Canada. BROOKS GILMAN E. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Latter Day Saint; from Ohio. BRUCE WILLIAM, Carpenter, Sycamore; Ind; from N. Y.,
BRENAN JAMES, Lightning Rod Agent; Dem; from N. Y.
BRENAN WILLIAM, Lightning Rod Agent; Dem; from N. Y.
BRADY WM. Laborer for Redmond, Sec. 28; Dem; Cath; Illinois.
BROWER ADOLPHUS, Stock Dealer, Sycamore; Dem; from N. Y
BRYANT W. W. Physician, Sycamore; Dem; from Mass.
BRUNSON J. N. Clerk for J. H. Rodgers & Co. Sycamore; Rep; from Mich.
BRIGGS WELLS, Tinner, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
BRAND PHILANDER, Farmer, lives in Sycamore.
BUZZELL NATHANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Sycamore; born in Shaumburgh, Illi- nois, Jan. 18, 1850 ; lived there two and a half years; came to town of Sycamore, DeKalb Co. Aug. 1852, and has lived here over twenty-four years, and is among the oldest settlers ; only few here when he came; Rep; United Brethren; owns 50 acres of land, value $2,500. Married Miss Nettie A. Lawrence, Oct. 4, 1871 ; she was from this State; they have three ehildren-all girls.
BUZZELL H. lives with brother, Sec. 24; P. O. Sycamore; Rep; Meth.
BUZZELL GEORGE, lives with father, Sec. 12; P. O. Sycamore; Rep. Lib.
BUZZELL DANIEL P. Farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Sycamore; Rep; Spiritualist ; from Vermont. BURDETT AMOS, Drayman, Sycamore; Dem; from England.
BURDETT WILLIAM, Drayman, Sycamore; Dem; from Illinois.
BURDETT EDWARD, Laborer, Sycamore; Dem; from N. Y.
BURTON WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Sycamore; Ind. Lib; from New Brunswick. BURTON GEO. lives with brother, Sec. 31; P.O. Sycamore; Ind. Lib; born New Hampshire. BURST JOHN W. Clerk R. W. M. S .; residence Sycamore; born Meredith, N. Y. July 29, 1843 ; came to county 1860; Rep; Lib; value personal property $3,000; held the offices of P. M. and U. S. R. W. P. O. Clerk ; was First Lieutenant Co. C. 105th Ills .. Vol. In. Wife was Lettice A. Mayo, born Sycamore, Ills; married April 28th, 1871 ; has three children.
BURBANK ARTHUR, Clerk J. E. Southworth, Sycamore; Rep; from Vermont.
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BURBANK WALTER H. Carpenter, Sycamore; Rep; from New Hampshire.
BUELL HIRAM, Butcher, Sycamore; Dem; from Mass.
BUELL CHARLES, Teacher, Sycamore; Rep; from Illinois. BURGLEN OSCAR, Mason, Sycamore; Rep; from Sweden. BURKE MICHAEL, Farmer, Sycamore; Dem; from Mass. BUCHHOLZ S. Tailor, Sycamore; Dem; from Germany.
BUTTS PETER, Laborer, Sec. 29; P.O. Sycamore; Lib; no religion ; born Wisconsin.
BULL M. Miss, Millinery, Sycamore; from Illinois. BUTSON JOHN, Farmer; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; United Brethren ; prop. $6,000; from Eng. BYERS JOHN, Druggist, Sycamore; Dem ; from Illinois.
'ANEDY EMRA, Farmer, Sycamore; Rep; from Mass. C CAMERON A. R. Harness Maker, Sycamore; Dem; from England.
CARLEY CHARLES H. Dealer in Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Wool, etc .; residence and P. O. Sycamore; born in Randolph, Orange Co. Vt. Jan. 23, 1844; came to county 1874; value real estate $3,000; was private, Co. G. Ioth Vt. Inf. Wife was Nancy J. Huntington, born in Randolph, Orange Co. Vt. April 3, 1846; married Nov. 20, 1867; has one child. CALAHAN MICHAEL, Blacksmith, Sycamore; Dem ; from Germany.
CARLSON S. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Sycamore ; Rep; Luth; val. prop. $2,000; from Sweden. CARLSEN C. Farmer, Sec. 18; Rep; Luth; val. prop. $2,000 ;. from Sweden.
CARLSON CHAS. employee Citizens' Mills, Sycamore; Rep; from Sweden. CARLSON ANNA Mrs. (widow) Sycamore; from Sweden.
CARLSON PETER, Laborer, Sycamore; Rep; from Sweden.
CARLSON ANDREW, Laborer, Sycamore; Rep; from Sweden.
CASE GEO. Mechanic, Sycamore; Rep; from Penn.
CASE WILLIS, Auctioneer, Sycamore; Dem; from Illinois.
CASS W. D. Carpenter, Sycamore; Dem ; from N. Y.
CAMPBELL JOHN R. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Sycamore; born in Delaware Co. N. Y. Nov. 2, ISto; lived there about 25 years; lived in Chenango Co. 18 years; came to this State, DeKalb Co. 1853, and has lived here 23 years; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land, value $5,000. Married Clarinda Marvin in 1830; she was from Conn; has six children living and lost three.
CAMPBELL JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Meth; prop. $4,000; from N. Y. CAMPBELL JABEZ, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Sycamore; Rep. Lib; prop. $4,000; from N. Y. CAMPBELL SILAS, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Meth; prop. $8,000; from N. Y. CAMPBELL JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Sycamore; Ind; Episcopal ; from Dublin.
CARNES DUANE J. Lawyer; resides Sycamore; born May 27, 1848, Windsor Co. Vt .; came to state 1868, and to county 1873; Rep.
CARR BYRON T. Printer, Sycamore ; Rep; from Illinois.
CARR ROBERT E. Printer, Sycamore; Rep ; from Illinois.
CARR SPENCER, Carpenter, Sycamore; Rep ; from Ohio.
CARR ALONZO, Carpenter, Harvester Works, Sycamore; Rep; from Ohio, CARR THURSTON, Carpenter, Harvester Works, Sycamore; Rep; from Ohio.
CHRISTOPHENSON JOHN, tenant Sec. 21; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. CHEEK OMER, Conductor, Sycamore; Dem; from Indiana. CHAVEL E. Machinist, Sycamore; Rep; from France. CHAVEL LOUIS, Machinist, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
CHAIMBERLIN W. G. Clerk, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
CHURCHILL GEORGE, Millwright, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y. CHURCHILL C. J. Book Store, Sycamore; Rep; from Illinois.
CHRISMAN A. G. Butcher, Sycamore; Rep; from Denmark.
CHATFIELD JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Sycamore; born in the County of Surrey, England, about ISII, lived there about thirty years, came to this country in 1841, came to this state and county the same year, and has lived here thirty-five years, is one of the oldest settlers, no houses around here when he came; Rep; Unitarian; owns 320 acres of land, val. $16,000; married Julia A. Holmes, in 1847; she was from DuPage Co; has two children, one daughter, Susan, and one son, John R. Holmes Chatfield.
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CHATFIELD JOHN R. lives on father's farm, Sec. 21; P O. Sycamore; Rep; Unitarian; IIl. CHATFIELD A. B. Hardware, Stoves, and Tinware, Sycamore; Rep; from Illinois. CLIFFE THOMAS, Shoemaker, Sycamore; Dem; from England.
CLARK J. L. Pastor W. M. E. Church, Sycamore; Rep; from Ireland.
CLARK WATSON Rev. Pastor Baptist Church, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
CONRAD CASSIUS M. County Clerk, residence Sycamore; born in North East, Erie Co. Pa. March 27, 1845; came to county in 1863; Rep; Cong; wife was Anna H. Beavers, born in Chester, N. J; married Dec. 27, 1870.
COTTRELL NORMAN L. Farmer. Sec. 28; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Bapt; 250 acres; N. Y.
CORO C. Laborer for Westgarth, Sec. 24; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Cath; Illinois.
CONDEE J. J. Agent Milwaukee Beer, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
CONDE C. K. Laborer, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
CONANT P. L. Mrs. Widow; from Mass.
CONNUART LOUIS, Merchant Tailor and Furnishing Goods, Sycamore; Dem; Germany. COLTON A. C. Cashier for Divine & Co. Sycamore; Rep.
COLTON A. Harness, Whips, Trunks, etc., Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
COTES ELIZA Mrs. Millinery, Sycamore; from N. Y.
COTES W. C. Printer, Sycamore; Dem; from Ohio.
COVELL WALTER, Pattern Maker, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
COVELL MERRITT, Molder, Sycamore; Rep; from Ohio.
COVELL NELSON, Machinist, Sycamore; Rep; from Illinois.
COLEMAN E. Carpenter, Sycamore; Dem; from Illinois. CONYERS JOHN, Clerk for H. H. Rowe, Sycamore; Rep; from Illinois.
COLBART WILLIAM, Builder, Sycamore; Dem; from Ireland. -
COLIER JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Luth; value of property $3,000. COLLINS MICHAEL, Teamster, Sycamore; Dem; from Ireland.
CONDON DAVID, Laborer, Sycamore; Dem; from Ireland.
COOK CATHARINE Mrs. Sec. 12; P.O. Sycamore; Meth; 80 acres, value $3,000.
COOK ABRAHAM, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Sycamore; Dem; Meth; from England. COOK J. L. Mrs. Widow; from Vermont.
COOK DANIEL M. works for Harvester Works, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y. COMMAN JAMES, Laborer, Sycamore; Dem; from Ireland.
COX W. T. Foreman Free Methodist Office, Sycamore; Rep; from Mass. COX A. S. owns Grist Mill in Rochelle, lives in Sycamore; Rep; from Mass.
COX J. Carpenter, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
CRONK STEPHEN, Laborer, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
CRONK J. M. Auction and Commission, Sycamore; Dem; from N. Y.
CROSBY C. H. Clothing and Furnishing Goods, Sycamore; Rep; Illinois.
CROSBY PATRICK, Laborer, Sycamore; Dem; from Ireland.
CRESS HENRY, Painter, Sycamore; Rep; from Canada. CRETZLER S. Shoemaker, Sycamore; Rep; from Penn.
CRIST EDWARD, Clerk for N. C. Warner, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y. CURREN HUGH, Laborer, Sycamore; Dem; from Ireland.
CURRIER L. M. Homoeopathic Physician and Surgeon; residence and P.O. Sycamore; born in St. Lawrence Co. N. Y. January 14, 1847; came to state 1864, to county 1873; Rep; wife was Rose Beaumont, born in Freeport, Stephenson Co. Ill; married Nov. 23, 1869; one child.
CURRIER WM. B. Sycamore; Rep; born St. Lawrence Co. N. Y.
CUTLAR S. Carpenter, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
CULEHEN MICHAEL, Blacksmith; Dem; from Ireland.
D AVIS R. S. M.D. Magnetic Healer, Sycamore; Rep; from Mass. DAVIS CORNELIUS, Mason, Sycamore; Rep; from III. DAVIS CAZNEAU, Editor Helping Hand, Sycamore; Rep; from Mass. DAVIS G. C. I'lasterer, Sycamore; Rep; from Penn.
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DARNELL ENOCH, Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Sycamore; born in North Carolina, May 17, 1828; came to this state near Ottawa, 1830; came to Afton, DeKalb Co. 1858, lived there about 10 years; came to this town 1868, and has lived here 8 years; has lived in this state 46 years, one of the oldest settlers; Rep; United Brethren; owns 141 acres land, val. $7.000; has been School Director a number of years, also Road-master; married Cynthia A. Woods, Jan. 1, 1855, she was from Penn; has two children living; has lost two girls.
DAYTON LEWIS M. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Sycamore; born October 14, 1844, in Town of Cortland, DeKalb Co. IlI; lived there about 25 years, then moved to Town of Sycamore for one year, lived in Marengo two years; came to Town of Sycamore in 1872, where they now live; Rep; Meth; owns 125 acres of land, $6,250; was in the army in the 132d Reg. Ill. Volunteers, 100 days' service in Kentucky; married Miss Helen White, on Christmas Day, 1865; she was born in Town of Sycamore this county, Sept. 13, 1848; has three chil- dren, one girl and two boys.
DAVINSON PETER, Laborer, Sec. 19; Sycamore; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
DAWSON SIMON, Engineer Harvester Works, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y. DAYTON M. Restaurant, Sycamore; Rep; from III.
DAFOE W. Z. Night-watch Harvester Works, Sycamore; Dem; from Canada DAVY JAMES, Butcher; Sycamore; Dem; from England.
DAWSON CHAS. E. Laborer, Sec. 28; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Meth; N. Y. DAVENPORT T. R. Painter, Sycamore; Dem; from Canada.
DEVEREAUX BYRON, Farmer, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y. DENMARK L. C. Painter, Sycamore; Rep; from Penn.
DENMARK D. J. Moulder Harvester Works, Sycamore; Rep; from Penn. DENMARK F. S. Laborer, Sycamore; Rep; from Penn. DEILY JACOB, Carpenter, Sycamore; Rep; from Penn.
DEAN MOSES, Banker, Sycamore; Dem; from N. Y.
DEAN GEORGE, Laborer, Sycamore; Dem; from N. Y.
DEAN C. A. Clerk for Harkness & Whittemore, Sycamore; Dem; from N. Y.
DEAN MOSES, Farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Sycamore; Dem; Univ; prop. $12,000; N. Y DEITZ WM. works for Lowell, Sec. 25; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Lib.
DENNIS N. Foreman Ellwood's Boot and Shoe Store, Sycamore; Rep; from Del.
DILLER S. W. Traveler for Williams' Paint House, Chicago; Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y. DILLER G. W. Employee Harvester Works, Sycamore; Rep; from Penn. DICKSON LOUIS Employee Winn's Hotel; Dem; from Ill.
DICKSON N. W. Clerk Warren & Lott, Sycamore; Rep; from Wis.
DIVINE ELEZAR, Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Sycamore; born in Sullivan Co. N. Y. March I, 1820; lived there 32 years; came to this town, county and state in 1852, and has lived here 24 years; Dem; Lib; owns 600 acres land, $30,000; has been School Director and Road-master; married Miss Sallie Ann Sheley, March 12, 1840; she was born in Sullivan Co. N. Y .; has seven children, four boys and three girls.
DIVINE FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Sycamore; born Sullivan Co. N. Y. March 26, 1849; lived there four years; came to Sycamore, DeKalb Co. Ill. 1853, and has lived here since, 23 years; Dem; Lib; owns 220 acres land, $10,000; has held office of Road-master; married Miss Mary Bell Barron, Feb. 18, 1874, she was from Kane Co. Ill.
DIVINE DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Sycamore; Dem; Lib; prop. $5,000; N. Y. DIVINE FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O, Sycamore; Dem; Lib; 220 acres; N. Y. DIVINE E. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Sycamore; Dem; Lib; prop. $30,000; N. Y. DIVINE R. L. Banker, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
DOW ROSWELL, Farmer, res. Sec. 29, Tp. 41, R. 5; P.O. Sycamore; born Hanover, Grafton Co. N. H. Jan. 14, 1824; came to county 1846; Rep; Cong; owns 235 acres; value of real estate $18,000; held the office of Supervisor three years, and County Treasurer from 1855 to 1859; wife was Theresa E. Richards, born in Madison Co. N. Y .; married Sept. 6, 1851; has five children.
DOWE AGGRIPA, retired, Sycamore; Rep; from N. H.
DODGE HIRAM, Carpenter Harvester Works, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
DONNELLY P. Traveling Salesman, Sycamore; Dem; from Canada.
DOYLE EDWARD, Blacksmith, Sycamore; Dem; from Ireland. DOYLE PHILIP, Laborer; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
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DOOLEY THOS. works for Van Duzen, Sec. 21; Dem; Cath; Ill.
DRIVER A. J. Clerk, Reuben Ellwood, Sycamore; Rep; from England.
DREW JOHN, Laborer for Mr. Dean, Sec. 1; P.O. Sycamore; Lip; Lib; N.Y .. DUNNING I). D. Carpenter, Sycamore; Rep; from N.Y.
DUNSBACK M. M. Mrs. Seamstress, Sycamore; from N.Y. DUTTON HENRY T. Teamster, Sycamore; Rep; from N. H. DUTTON E. F. Circuit Clerk and Recorder, Sycamore; Rep; from Vermont.
DUCK JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 17; P.O. Sycamore.
DUPAW RICHARD, Laborer, Sec. 29; born Ill; Dem; Lib.
DUNCAN C. A. Expressman, Sycamore; Rep; from Ill.
DUSKE JULIUS, Employee Harvester Works, Sycamore; Rep; from Russia.
DUNHAM E. H. Tailor, Sycamore; Rep; from N.Y.
DUGAN JOHN, Laborer, Sycamore; from Ireland.
DUSTIN DANIEL, Physician, res. and P.O. Sycamore; born in Orange Co. Topsham, Vt; came to county 1858; Rep; Cong; val. real estate $3,500; has held the offices of County Clerk and County Treasurer; was Col. of 105th Ill. Vol. and Breveted Brigadier General; wife was Elmira E. Pauly, born in Warren Co. Ohio; married Oct 15, 1854; four children.
E LLWOOD ABRAM, res. and P.O. Sycamore; born in N.Y .; is Postal Clerk U. S. M; Rep. ELLWOOD ABRAM Mrs. widow, from N.Y.
ELLWOOD ALONZO, was dealer in hardware for eighteen years, now in drugs and groceries; Res and P.O. Sycamore; born in Montgomery Co. N.Y. June 17, 1823; came to county May 5, 1853; Rep; Univ; Soo acres; val. real estate $20,000; held the office of Asst. U. S. Assessor; wife was Mary M. Baker, born in Center Co. Penn; married Dec. 27, 1865; one child.
ELLWOOD CHAUNCEY, Dealer in Boots, Shoes and Leather; res. and P.O. Syca- more; Vice-President and General Manager of Sycamore, Courtland and Chicago R. R; born in Montgomery Co. N. Y. Dec. 24, 1816; came to county April, 1858; Rep; Spiritualist; value real estate $17,000; held the offices of Sec. of Ill. Senate and P. M. of Sycamore.
ELLWOOD REUBEN, Manufacturer of Agricultural Implements and Heavy Hardware; Dealer in Hardware for twenty years; res. and P.O. Sycamore; born in Montgomery Co. N. Y. Feb. 17, 1821; came to county 1857; Rep; val. real estate $30,000; was member of the Legislature of N.Y. in 1850, also U. S. Assessor of 4th Congressional Dist. of Ill. and Mayor of Sycamore; wife was Eleanor Vedder, born in Schenectady Co. N. Y; married Aug. 8, 1849; has six children.
ELLWOOD ALBERT, res. and P.O. Sycamore; born in N.Y .; Rep. ELLWOOD FRANK, res. and P.O. Sycamore; born in N.Y .; Rep.
ELLWOOD J. E. Drugs and Groceries, Sycamore; Rep; from N.Y. ENGQIVESTRON FRANK, Employee Harvester Works, Sycamore; Rep; from Sweden. ENGMANSON ANDREW, Laborer, Sycamore; Rep; from Sweden.
ELTEN ADOLPH, Foreman Sash Factory, Sycamore; Rep; from Germany.
EDDY E. Tanner, Sycamore; Rep; from N.Y. ELLS BENJ. Painter, Sycamore; Rep; from N.Y.
ENGQUIST ANNA Mrs. widow, from Sweden.
EAMES E. B. Mrs. widow, Sycamore; from New Jersey.
EVANS IRA, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Lib; $6,000; Ill.
EVANS OLE, Farmer, works for Ira Evans, Sec. 3; Rep; Luth.
EVANS LORENZO DOW, Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Sycamore; born in North Carolina, Feb. 9, 1834; came to Kendall Co. Ill. near where Plano now stands same year, lived there for three years and came to. DeKalb Co. and has lived here since; has been in state forty-two years; recollects when Kendall Co. was organized; was one of the oldest here; only recollects seven or eight families here then; was not a house on prairie near here when he came; owns 168 acres land, val. $8,500; Rep; Lib; has been School Director in his district; married Miss Mary Jewell, 1857; she was from Ohio; has four children-two boys and two girls,
ERICKSON FRANK, Laborer, Sycamore; Rep; from Sweden.
ERICKSON E. Carpenter, Sycamore; Ind; from Denmark.
EMMERSON RICHARD, Machinist, Sycamore; Dem; from Canada. EMERSON JOHN, Laborer, Sycamore; Rep; from Sweden.
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FANT AUG. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Sycamore; born Sweden; Rep; Luth; val. prop. $1,000 FARNSWORTH D. Mrs. widow, Sycamore; from Vermont.
FAIRCLO ARIAL, Drayman, Sycamore; Rep; from Ill.
FAIRCLO T. G. Mason, Sycamore; Rep; from New Jersey.
FERES ELLEN Mrs. widow, from Ireland.
FINNEGAN JOHN, Laborer, Sycamore; Dem; from Ireland. FISHER J. P. Flouring Mill, Sec. 7; born Ohio; Dem; Lib.
FIELDSET PAUL, Painter, Harvester Works, Sycamore; Rep; from Norway.
FISHER WILLIAM, Clerk Jones & Willson, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
FINLEY J. C. Book Store, Sycamore; Rep; from Ohio.
FLITCRAFT A. M. Laborer, Sycamore; Rep; from Ohio. FLOWER CHARLES, Employee Lumber Yards, Sycamore; Rep.
FLINN JOHN G. Merchant Tailor; residence and P. O. Sycamore; born in Wicklow Co. Ireland, May 8, 1827; came to county 1857; Rep; Episcopal. Wife was Catherine Judd, born in Herkimer Co. N. Y .; married Feb. 15, 1852; has four children.
FLINN GEO. W. Clerk, Sycamore; born Herkimer Co. N. Y .; Rep; Episcopal.
FLANNERY JOHN J. Attorney and Counselor at Law; residence and P. O. Syca- more; born in St. Charles, Kane Co. Ills. Feb. 24, 1850; came to county 1873; Dem; reli- gion liberal.
FOSTER COLONEL, tenant Sec. 28; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Lib; from Illinois.
FOSTER WESLEY, lives with father, Sec. 33; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Lib.
FOSTER WM. H. tenant Sec. 28; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Lib; Illinois.
FOSTER WM. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Bapt; val. prop. $5,000; from Vt.
FOSTER FRED. C. tenant Sec. 28; P.O. Sycamore ; Rep ; Lib; from Illinois.
FOGG H. H. Painter and Carpenter, Sycamore ; Rep; from Vermont.
FOX GEO. Laborer, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
FRIEDMAN A. Clothing Merchant, Sycamore; Dem; from Germany.
FRANCIS G. H. Boots and Shoes, Sycamore; Rep; from Wisconsin.
FRANZEN H. Wagonmaker and Blacksmith, Sycamore; Dem; from Germany. FRENCH EDWARD, tenant Sec. II; P.O. Sycamore ; Rep; Meth; from England. FURNESS GEO. Harnessmaker, Sycamore; Ind; from N. Y.
FUNK A. M. Confectioner, Sycamore; Rep; from Penn.
FURGESON JAMES C. Lumber Dealer, Sycamore ; Rep ; from N. Y.
FURGESON ELSY, Teamster, Sycamore; Rep ; from Illinois.
GARMAN JOHN, Blacksmith, Sec. 10; P.O. Sycamore; born in Clinton Co. Penn. Jan. I, 1843; lived there seven years; lived in Dauphin Co. about seventeen years, and learned his trade; served apprenticeship three years in Lancaster Co; came to this State in 1870; Ind; Meth; owns two houses, and twelve acres of land, value $1,000; did blacksmithing for Government on the Potomac during the war. Married Miss Mary E. Holmes, April 12, 1871; she was from Broome Co. N. Y .; has three children, one boy and two girls.
GARDNER JERRED, Laborer, Sycamore; Dem; from Conn. GARDNER HENRY T. Laborer, Sycamore; Dem; from Conn.
GARRETSON T. DEWITT, Painter, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y. city.
GALLAGHER WM. Rev. Pastor Cong. Church, Sycamore; Rep; from Mass. GAULT JOHN M. Furniture Dealer, Sycamore; Dem; from N. Y.
GARVIN I. W. Physician, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
GARVIN WM. tenant Sec. 13; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Meth; from Vermont. GARBUTT JOHN, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Meth; from Canada. GARMAN JOHN, Blacksmith, Sec. 10; P. O. Sycamore; Rep; Meth; from Penn. GETSCH ANTHON, Wagonmaker, Sycamore; Dem; from France. GILSON EDWIN, Farmer, Sycamore; Rep; from Vermont. GILBERT V. Butcher, Sycamore; Rep; from Penn.
GILBERT WM. H. Clerk Winn's Hotel, Sycamore; Rep; from Ohio. GILES D. A. prop. Big Grove Mills, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
GREENE D. F. Laborer, Sec. 28; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Lib; from New York.
GREENBERG PETER, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
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VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
GREENBERG N. Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
GREEN D. C. Restaurant, Sycamore; Rep; from Penn. GREEN ANDREW, Laborer, Flax Mill, Sycamore. GREEN A. B. Retired; Sycamore; Rep; from Penn.
GATHERCOAL JOHN, Carpenter, Sycamore; Dem; from England. GROVES GEO. works for Thompson, Sec. 1; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Lib. GRISWOLD T. M. Mechanic; Rep; from N. Y.
GRAVES CHARLES P. Physician and Surgeon; born in Keene, Essex Co. N. Y. Dec. 29. IS31; came to county IS76; Rep; Meth; property $500. Wife Lucretia Osborn, born in Chautauqua Co. N. V .; married Sept. 10, 1857; has four children.
GRAHAM WILLIAM, Foreman Marsh Harvester Works, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y. GROVER L. N. prop. Boarding House, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
GROVER E. L. Farmer, Sycamore; Rep; from Illinois. GRAHN HINS, Tailor, Sycamore; Dem; from Sweden. GRAHN CHARLES, Tailor, Sycamore; Dem; from Sweden. GUSTAVENSON BENA Mrs. Widow; from Sweden.
GUSTAFENSON S. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Luth; property $3,000; Sweden. GUSTAFSON GUS, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Luth; property $4,000; Sweden.
H ARRINGTON W. S. Rev. Pres. Elder Dixon Dis. Rock River Conference; Rep; N. Y. HIALL H. P. Supt. County Schools, Sycamore; Rep; from New Hampshire. HARROUN JNO. S. Dep. Co. Treas. Sycamore; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
HARRINGTON JAMES, Lumber Dealer; residence and P.O. Sycamore; born in On- tario, Sep. 20, 1806; came to county in May, 1843; Rep; Meth; value of real estate $3,500; has been a member of the Legislature; and Supervisor; wife was Susan Wyman,. born in Rutland Co, Vermont; married Oct. 22, 1872; has had nine children, seven are living.
HARRINGTON GEORGE L. Laborer; residence and P.O. Sycamore; born in Che- nango Co. N. Y. Aug. 20, 1839; came to county in 1843; Rep; Meth; value of real estate $1,500; was a private in Co. E, Ist Reg. Cal. Cavalry; wife was Mary M. Oakley, born in DeKalb Co. Ill; married July 11, 1866.
HALL FRANKLIN, Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Sycamore; born in Town of Sycamore, on the farm where he now lives and owns, June 10, 1844, and has lived here thirty-two years; owns 540 acres of land, value $27,000; Rep; Universalist; married Miss Elizabeth E. Dennison, Feb. 7, 1872; she was born in Town of Clark, Canada West; they have two children, boys; has been Road-master; his father, Ephraim Hall, came to this town and county in the Fall of 1836, and has lived here forty years, on this farm, helped raise the first house in Sycamore, and is one of the few earliest settlers now living; he was born in Conn, March 15, ISOS, and is now sixty-eight years old; his mother, Caroline Hall, was from Conn., she was born March 22, ISIo, and died March 22, 1849; had three children, lost two.
HALL EPHRAIM, Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Sycamore; lives with son; Rep; Lib; Conn. HALL MARCENUS, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; U. Brethren; Illinois. HAMILTON H. H. Clerk for J. E. Ellwood & Bro., Sycamore; Rep; from Wisconsin. HAMMOND FOREST, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Sycamore; Ind; Lib; property $5,000; IIl. HAMMOND FRANK, lives with Hammond, Sec. 22; P.O. Sycamore; Dem; Pres; Ill. HARMS W. M. Shoemaker, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
HARMS IRA, Teamster, Sycamore; Rep; from Illinois.
HARMS JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Sycamore; Lib; Lib; 400 acres, value $2,500; N. Y. HARMES WILLIAM, Shoemaker, Sycamore; Rep; from N. Y.
HIARMS JOHN J. Laborer, Sec. 14; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Lib; from N. Y. HANSON OLE, works for West, Sec. 34; P.O. Sycamore; Rep; Luth; Denmark. HANSEN ANDREW, works in Harvester Works, Sycamore; Rep; from Denmark. HANSON HANS P. Wagon Maker, Sycamore; Dem; from Germany. HARKINS JOIIN, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Sycamore; Lib; Lib.
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