The voters and tax-payers of De Kalb County, Illinois; containing, also, a biographical directory a history of the county and state, map of the county, a business directory, an abstract of every-day laws, Part 22

Author: Kett, Henry F
Publication date: 1876
Publisher: Chicago, H.F. Kett
Number of Pages: 362


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SCHRYVER A. Sec. II; P.O. DeKalb; 230 acres, value $10,000; Rep; from N. Y.


SIMONDS JOEL H. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. DeKalb; born in Rutland Co. Vt. June 27, ISI4; came to state June 22, 1846; Rep; Meth; 247 acres; value of real estate $15,000; value of personal property $250; has held the office of Trustee; wife was Almira Hollister, born in Courtland Co. N. Y; married Feb. 15, 1850; died Nov. 27, 1874; three children, two living. SICKLES M. Mrs. Post-mistress, DeKalb.


SICKLES W. Carpenter, DeKalb; Rep; from New York.


SIMPSON H. B. Farmer, De Kalb; from New York.


SIMSON ASA, Teamster, DeKalb; Dem; from New York.


SIMPSON R. W. Teacher; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Advent; from New York.


SIMMONS C. M. Com. Traveler, DeKalb; Dem; Penn.


SHRIMPTON GEORGE, Milling twenty-one years; residence, DeKalb, DeKalb Co. Ill; born in Oxfordshire, England, in 1839; came to this county in 1872; Dem; Meth; has five children; married Ann Freeman, born in Warwickshire, England, in 1841; date of marriage 1862; came to this county in 1862.


SIHIER J. J. lives on Sec. 8; P.O. DeKalb; Rep.


SHAW PALMER H. lives on Sec. 29; P.O. DeKalb; Dem; Advent; from New York. SIIRIVER A. Dry Goods, etc., DeKalb; Rep; from New York.


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SHIRTLIFF CALVIN, Drugs, Groceries, etc. DeKalb; Rep; Meth; from Illinois.


SHEA PATRICK, Liquor Dealer, DeKalb, Ill; born in Ireland in IS32; came to state in IS56; Dem.


SHACKLETON ISAAC, DeKalb; from N. J.


SHACKELTON M. G. Central House, DeKalb; from Northampton Co. Penn; came to this county in 1852; Dem; has one child.


SLADE JOSEPH, Sec. 19; P.O. DeKalb; So acres, value. $4.Soo; Rep; from England.


SLADE JOHN, lives on Sec. 29; P.O DeKalb; Ren; from New York.


SMITH WM. lives on Sec. 16; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; born in France.


. SMITH E. Sr. Sec. 16; P.O. DeKalb; 40 acres. value $r,soo; Rep; from England.


SMITH E. Sec. 16; P.O. DeKalb; 270 acres, value $12,000; Rep; from England.


SMITH G. D. of firm of Eves & Smith, Grocers, DeKalb; located in 1870; Rep; Illinois.


SMITH F. N. Lumber Dealer, DeKalb; Rep; from New York.


SMITH E. R. Physician, DeKalb; from Vermont.


SMITH E. N. Mrs. widow, DeKalb; from New York.


SMITH Ira H. Insurance Agent, DeKalb; from New York.


SNOW B. of firm Snow & Hatch, Druggists, DeKalb; located in 1869; Rep; from N. H. SPANGENBERG JNO. Laborer, DeKalb; from Germany.


SPAFFORD ROOT, Sec. 12; P.O. DeKalb; 88 acres, value $4,500; Rep; from Vermont.


STRIBLING JOHN, Painter, DeKalb; Rep; from England.


STARK CIIAS. Shoemaker, DeKalb. Rep; Luth; from Sweden.


STEWART I. M. works for Wire Fence Co. DeKalb; born in Illinois.


STONE GEO. Printer, DeKalb; Rep; from Illinois.


STARK CHIAS. Shoemaker, DeKalb; Rep; Luth; came to state in 1868; from Sweden.


STEVENS ISAAC, Farmer and Dairyman, Sec. 24; P.O. DeKalb; born in New York, Aug. 18, 1832; came to state in 1860; Rep; 220 acres; value of real estate $S,Soo; value of personal property SI 000; wife was Elizabeth Steele, born in Wayne Co. N. Y; married April 27, 1858; has six children.


SWEET HIRAM, DeKalb; Rep; Meth; from New York.


SWEET ROUSE. DeKalb; Rep; Meth; from New York.


SWEET N. Cider and Vinegar Manufacturer, DeKalb; Rep; from New York.


SWANBORN JOS. works for Barb Wire Fence Co. DeKalb; from Sweden.


SWAN AUGUST, lives on Sec. 6; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; from Sweden.


SWANSON A. Physician, DeKalb; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.


SWANSON J. H. Shoemaker, DeKalb; Rep: Luth; Sweden.


SWANSON GUSTAVUS, Laborer, DeKalb; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.


SWANSON A. J. lives on Sec. 30; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; from Sweden.


STEPHENS CHARLOTTE Mrs. widow, DeKalb; from New York.


TAYLOR E. lives on Sec. 20; P.O. DeKalb; fiom England. TAYLOR OTIS, Retired Farmer, DeKalb; Dem; from New York. TADD SAML. Laborer, DeKalb; born England: Rep.


TERRY WILLIAM W. DeKalb, Ill; Farm Machinery of all ki ds, Wagons and Bug- gies; born DeKalb Co. Ill. Aug. 22, 1849; Rep; wife Millie Cooper; married Nov. 23, 1875. TERWILLIGER GEO. Clerk L. M. McEwen, DeKalb; Rep; born N. Y.


TERWILLIGER ROBT. Laborer depot, DeKalb; born Ill.


TERWILLIGER LEANDER, Farmer, DeKalb; born N. Y.


THACKHAM WM. Laborer, DeKalb; Dem; born England.


THOMPSON JNO, Teamster, DeKalb; born Ireland.


THOMPSON JOS. R. Teamster, DeKalb; born Canada. THOMPSON WM. R. Veterinary Surgeon, DeKalb; born Ohio. THOMPSON N. W. Farmer, DeKalb; born N. Y.


TILTON WM. lives on Sec. 32; P.O. DeKalb; Mass.


TILL JOHN, Butcher, DeKalb; born England; located 1874; Dem.


TINDALL C. A. of firm Tindall & Brown, Dry Goods, etc. DeKalb; born Ill.


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TOOP WM. Secs. 15 and 16; P.O. DeKalb; 180 acres, val. $8,000; Dem; England. TOOP JOIIN, Sec. 16, P.O. DeKalb; 60 acres, val. $3,000; Dem; England. TRAVLAND LEWIS P. Sec. 31; P.O. Malta; 189 acres, val. $7,500; Dem; Norway. TRUDE A. B. Drayman, DeKalb; born N. Y.


TREMBLIN CHAS. lives on Sec. 15; P.O. DeKalb; Dem; England. TRIGG G. works for Barb Wire Co. DeKalb; Rep; Sweden. TRIMBLE R. Laborer DeKalb; born Tenn; located IS74; Rep, TULEY A. lives on Sec. 27; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Indiana. TUDOR J. Sec. 10; P.O. DeKalb; 120 acres, val. $6,000; Rep; England.


TUDOR E. lives on Sec. 10; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; England. TUDOR G. lives on Sec. 10; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; England. TUDOR H. lives on Sec. 10; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; England. TYLER SANFORD A. Clerk, DeKalb; Dem; born N. Y. TYRELL D. W. Printer, DeKalb; born Michigan.


TPSHIRE N. D. Mrs. Millinery, DeKalb; born Va. U UPSHIRE G. S. Photographer, DeKalb; born Va.


UPSON A. M. Constable, Collector and Auctioneer; P.O. DeKalb; born Hornellsville, Steuben Co. N.Y. Sept. 24, 1827; came to Co. 1868; Dem; Cong; married Sarah A. Brown, Jan. 17, 1855, who was born March 27, 1836, in Yates Co. N.Y .; had nine children, six now living-F. B., Myron E., M. Nellie, Minnie A., Sarah J. and Charles H.


VANORTWICK A. B. Sawyer, DeKalb; born N. Y. VAN HORN G. Rev. Minister M. E. Church, DeKalb; born N. J.


VAN HORN O. Sec. 14; P.O. DeKalb; 27 acres, val. $3,000; Rep.


VAUGIIARN P. W. Carpenter, DeKalb; born N. H.


VAUGAN S. O. Town Clerk, DeKalb; Dem; born N. H.


MA/ADSWORTH G. N. Carpenter, DeKalb; Dem; born N. Y. WALSH R. lives on Sec. 14; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Ireland.


WADSWORTH JOHN W. Wagonmaker, DeKalb, II1; born Oneida Co. N. Y. 1801; came to Co. 1854; Rep; Cong; six children.


WAGNER P. C. Furniture, DeKalb; Rep; born Germany.


WADDELL L. A. Mrs. DeKalb; born N. Y.


WADDELL F. M. Speculator, DeKalb; born Ohio.


WADDLE M. F. Commission Merehant, DeKalb; born Ohio; located 1867; Rep.


WATSON THOS. Ret. Merchant, DeKalb; born England; Rep.


WARD FRED. W. Farmer, DeKalb; born N. J. WARD JNO. Retired Farmer, DeKalb; born N. J.


WALDRON RICHARD, Carpenter, DeKalb; born Conn.


WAGNER H. H. Dry Goods and Notions, DeKalb; born II]; Rep; Bapt.


WELANDER O. M. Clerk, DeKalb; bom Sweden, Feb. 26, 1851; came to this county 1868; Rep; Luth.


WEAVER JNO. G. works for Barb Wire Co. DeKalb; born N.Y.


WESTERBERG A. Engineer "S" Barb Fence Co. DeKalb; from Sweden.


WHEELER LEVI, Butcher, De Kall ; born Sterling Mass. 1821; came to DeKalb Sept. 5, 1876; married 1845 to Persis L. Howe, born 1823, in Northboro, Mass; three children- Jenny and Frank L. dead, and Mary E. being the only one left; Rep; Epis.


WHITMORE J. B. Sign, Ornamental and Carriage Painter and Carriage Trimmer, Main Street, DeKalb; born Dec. 16, 1833, in Devonshire, Eng; was in the army four years; married Oct. 1868 to Hattie Carpenter, who was born Feb. 12, 1834, at Ithaca, N.Y .; Dem; I child. WHITMORE CHAS. Drayman, DeKall; born Vt. WHITTEMORE WM. II. Sec. 20; P.O. DeKalb; 130 acres, val. $5,000; Rep; Mass.


WIIITAKER R. lives on Sec. 12; P.O. DeKalb; England.


WHITEMAN I. R. Sec. 24; P.O. DeKalb; 2 acres, val. $1,000; Dem; Ohio. WHEAT J. lives on Sec. 1; P.O. Sycamore; Dem; Germany.


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WHITMORE H. Attorney and Justice of the Peace, DeKalb, Ill; nativity, Windsor Co. Vi; came to DeKalb Co. in 1848; Rep; Meth; in the army three years; wife was Jane Lenox, from Chautauqua Co. N. Y .; four children.


WHEELER HARRY, Blacksmith, DeKalb; born N. Y.


WHITE B. S. Foreman Glidden Barb Wire Co. DeKalb; born N. Y.


WHITE BENJ. works for Barb Wire Co. DeKalb; born N. Y.


WHITE J. A. Carpenter, DeKalb; Rep; born N. Y.


WHITE E. D. Farmer, DeKalb; born N.Y.


WHITE WALTER, Bricklayer, DeKalb; born England; Dem. WHITE HENRY, Baggagemaster, DeKalb; born England; Dem.


WHITE E. Poor Farm; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Vt.


WHITE A. T. Sec. 20; P.O. DeKalb; So acres, val. $4,000; Rep; Ind; N. Y.


WHITE S. R. lives on Sec. 29; P.O. DeKalb; Dem; N.Y.


WILEY ROBERT E. Sec. 28; P.O. DeKalb; 80 acres, val. $4,000; Rep; Meth; Ireland.


WILLEY MORRIS, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. DeKalb; 329 acres, value $16,450; born in N.Y .; Rep; Meth; wife, Mary Willey, born N.Y .; seven children living, one dead.


WINTHER C. H. lives on Sec. 5 and 8; P.O. DeKalb; Dem.


WIDGER R. D. lives on Sec. 10 and II; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; N.Y.


WILSON N. G. lives on Sec. 8; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Sweden.


WILSON A. B. Retired Farmer, DeKalb; born in N.Y.


WILCOX B. M. Carriage Manufacturer, DeKalb; Rep; Cong; N.Y.


WILTBERGER J. S. Carpenter, DeKalb; Rep; Ky.


WINSHIP HELEN Mrs. widow, DeKalb; born in N.Y.


WILDER M. V. Traveling Agent Barb Wire Fence Co. DeKalb; Vermont.


WOOD GEORGE, Blacksmith, DeKalb, Ill .; born in Scotland in 1818; came to DeKalb Co. in 1855; has four children; Rep; Cong.


WOOD G. H. Carpenter, DeKalb; Rep; Bapt; Penn.


WOLCOTT E. W. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. DeKalb; born in this county February II, 1854, has lived in county ever since; Rep; wife, Jennie Barber, born December 5, 1853; married December 1, 1875; one child, Bessie.


WOLCOTT M. R. Jeweler, DeKalb; Rep; Ill.


WOLCOTT G. E. Sec. 4; P.O. DeKalb; 160 acres, value $10,000; Rep; Canada.


WORMELEY HENRY, Cooper, DeKalb; Rep; Penn.


WRIGHT C. C. Sec. 14; P.O. DeKalb; 120 acres, value $3,000; Rep; Ohio.


WRIGHT F. P., Physician, De Kalb; Dem; N.Y.


WRIGHT THOMAS, Sec. 34 and 35; P.O. DeKalb; 226 acres, value $15,800; Rep.


WYMAN H. B. Sec. 1; P.O. Sycamore; 170 acres, value $9,000; Dem; Ill.


WYMAN F. W. Sec. 2; P.O. Sycamore; 55 acres, value $3,000; Rep; Ill.


ATES WM. works at Fence Factory, DeKalb; England. YOCAM J. Sec. 9; P.O. DeKalb; 40 acres, value $1,600; Rep; Penn.


ELLER J. lives on Sec. 6; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; N.Y. Z ZELLER E. R. Sec. 6; P.O. DeKalb; 116 acres, value $4,000; Rep; N.Y. ZELLER GEO. lives on Sec. 5; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; N.Y.


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SOMONAUK TOWNSHIP.


BBEY SAMUEL, Traveling Salesman; P.O. Sandwich; Rep; Ind; from Conn. A ABEL A. W. Lumber Dealer, Sandwich; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.


ADAMS PHELPS J. Sec'y and Treasurer Sandwich Manufacturing Co ; residence Third street; P.O. Sandwich; born in Chemung Co. N.V. in 1835; came to Illinois in 1840, and to DeKalb Co. in 1860; Rep; Cong; real estate $8,000; personal prop. $3.500; married Mary B. Phillips in June, 1861, who was born in Oneida Co. N.Y. in IS40; two children. ADAMS AUG. Retired, Sandwich; value prop. $6,000; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. ADAMS CHAS. H. Physician and Surgeon, Sandwich; Rep; Cong; from Illinois.


ADAMS FREDERICK, Farmer; P.O. Somonauk; Rep; Luth; from Germany. ADAMS HENRY A. Supt. Manufg. Co. Sandwich; val. prop. $34,000; Rep; Cong; NV. ADAMS WALTER G. Mechanic, Sandwich; val. prop. $12.500; Rep; Cong; Illinois. ADO \ JACOB, Saloon, Somonauk; val. prop. $6.000; Ind; Cath; from Prussia. AHIRANS WILLIAM, Farmer; 6 acres, value $600; Dem; Ind; from Germany. AINSWORTH ORAMAL, Retired Carpt. Sandwich; Rep; Ind; born Vermont.


ALFORD THOMAS, Carpenter, Somonauk; prop. $Soo; Rep; Bapt; England. ALLEN HIRAM P. Retired Capitalist, Sandwich; prop. $2,500; Rep; Ind; from N.Y. ALLISON JNO. W. works in lumber yard. Sandwich; Rep; Pres; from N. Y. AMES ASHAEL E. Laborer, Somonauk; Rep; Ind; from Vermont. ANDERS CARL, Laborer. Sandwich; Dem; Cath; Germany.


ANTOINE J. N. General Store, Somonauk; Ind; Cath; from Illinois.


APPLE MARGARET, P.O. Sandwich; val. prop. $5 0; Meth; from Germany.


ARMSTRONG DAVID, Building Mover; P.O. Sandwich; prop. $25.000; Lib; U. Pres; N.Y. ARMSTRONG JNO. Farmer, Secs. 13 and 14; P.O. Sandwich; Rep; Pres; from N.Y. ARMSTRONG J. A. Furniture Dealer, Sandwich; prop. $5,000; Dem; Meth; from N.Y. ARMSTRONG JNO. J. Farmer, Secs. 13 and 14; P.O. Sandwich; Rep; Ind; from N.Y.


ARMSTRONG WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Somonauk; born in Washington Co. N.Y. June 20, 1805; came to Illinois in May, 1867; Rep; U. Pres; owns 250 acres, value $20,000; married Phoebe Mcclellan in May, 1832, born in Washington Co. N.Y. August 14, 1808; has three sons: David J. and John A. reside on homestead with father, Wm. T. resides in California.


ARNOLD EDWARD, Retired Farmer and Mechanic; resides on Church street, Sand- wich; born Wayne Co. N. Y. Aug. 1811; came to Illinois in 1855; Rep; Bapt; owns house and four lots and 200 acres, value $4,000; son. Wm. H. Arnold, entered the army in Co. A, IIIth Regt. N.Y. Vols .; was taken prisoner at the battle of Harper's Ferry; was paroled to Chicago and was sick three months from exposure and privation while a prisoner; was de- tailed as Quartermaster, stationed at Arlington Heights, Virginia; was honorably discharged at the close of the war; Mr. A. Sen. married Nancy Richey, of Orleans Co. N.Y., born in December, 1817, and died Sept. 15. 1849; married for his second wife Clarissa Mann, of Rut- land, Vermont, born Feb. 20, 1831, and died April 29, 1854; married for his third wife Nancy D. Burrell, of Washington Co. N.Y., born in January, 1829; four children, one son and three daughters.


ARNOLD ELIAS C. Farmer, resides on Sec. 26; P.O. Sandwich; born in DeKalb Co. Ill. Feb. 26, 1838; Liberal in politics and religion; owns house and 3 acres, value $2,000; per- sonal prop. $1,500; married Mary E. Van Olinda April 4, 1861, who was born in Montgom- ery Co. N.V. April 17, 1845.


ARNOLD IRA M. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Sandwich; born in DeKalb Co. Ill. May 10, 1843; Ind. in politics and Lib. in religion; owns 112 acres, value $10,000; married Harriet E. Ryan Sept. 9, 1863, who was born in Kendall Co. Ill. July 11, 1841; one child, a son, John W., aged 9 years.


ARNOLD ROBT. T. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Somonauk; Rep; Bapt; from England. ARNOLD Wm. Laborer, Somonauk; real estate $500; Rep; Bapt; from England.


ATHERTON DAN'L F. Farmer, Somonank; personal prop. $800; Rep; Pres; Illinois.


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ATHERTON ROLLIN C. Laborer, Somonauk; Rep; Pres; from Illinois. ATKINS REUBEN, Blacksmith; P.O. Sandwich; Ind; from England.


AVERY DENISON H. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Sandwich; Rep; Ind; from N.Y.


BABCOCK JAS. lives with Mr. Palmer, Sandwich; Rep; from N.Y. BACON CHAS. A. General store, Somonauk; Rep; from N.Y. BACON LAWRENCE, P.O. Freeland; Rep; Ind; from Illinois. BACON LAWRENCE P. Farmer, P.O. Somonauk; Dem; Ind; from N.Y. BAILEY LUTHIER, Gardener; P.O. Sandwich; Rep; Ind; from N.Y.


BALDWIN FRANKLIN, Retired Farmer; resides in Hendee's Block, Sandwich; born in Onondaga Co. N.Y. Oct. 25, 1825; came to Northville, LaSalle Co. Ill. in June, 1846; re- moved to Sandwich, DeKalb Co. Sept. 12, 1876; Rep; Cong; owns house and six lots, value $3.000; has a farm of 172 acres in LaSalle Co. value $15.4So; personal prop. $3,000; Treas- urer and Director of Farmers' Insurance Co. of Northville, LaSalle Co. Ill .; married Mary E. Johnson in May, 1845, who was born in Onondaga Co. NY. in 1826, and died in May, IS70, leaving three children; married for his second wife Mary J. Carpenter, in November, 1871, who was born in Luzerne Co. Penn. in November, 1838.


BALLAU N. E. Physician and Surgeon; P O. Sandwich; Rep; Ind; from N.Y.


BANTA ELIJAH, Clergyman, Sandwich; Dem; Latter Day Saints; from Kentucky.


BARK C. E. Livery and Feed Stable, Sandwich; Dem; Ind; from N.Y.


BARK GEO. Farmer, Sandwich; Dem; from N.Y .; 400 acres. BARK WM. H. Farmer; P.O. Freeland; Dem; Ind; from N.Y. BARKER ANSON L. Drayman; P.O. Sandwich; Rep; Ind; from N.Y.


BARKER ERASTUS I. General Merchandise, Sandwich; Rep; Ind; from N.Y.


BARNETT H. M. Laborer, Sandwich; Ind; Ind; from N.Y.


BARNES ELA, Farmer, Sandwich; Dem; Meth; from N Y. BARROWS GEORGE B. Teacher; P.O. Sandwich; Rep: Cong; from Maine. BASS CHAS. Teamster, Sandwich; Rep; Ind; from Illinois. BEAL ELLERY H. Rev. Clergyman; P.O. Sandwich; Rep; Meth; from Maine. BEAL LUTHER, Carriage Salesman; P.O. Sandwich; Rep; Meth; from Maine. BEAL T. W. Pattern maker, Sandwich; Rep; Ind; from Maryland.


BEAL THOMAS W. Carpenter; Rep; from Illinois.


BEEBE WM. N. Retired, Sandwich; Rep; Ind; from N.Y .; value prop. $3,000. BENNETT FRANK, works for Clark; P.O. Freeland; from N.Y.


BENOIT JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 31; Dem; Cath; 220 acres, value $1,500; pers. prop. $100. BERRY ERASTUS, Teamster, Somonauk; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y .; prop. $500. BERRY WM. E. Pumpmaker, Sandwich; Dem; Latter Day Saints; from Indiana. BETZ JOHN, Lumberman, Somonauk; Rep; Luth; from Germany. BEUGLIN HENRY, Laborer, Sandwich; Rep; Ind: from Sweden.


BEVERIDGE ANDREW, Sen. Farmer; resides on Sec. 3; P.O. Freeland; born in Hebron, Washington Co. N.Y. in 1802; came to Illinois in IS52; settled on the farm on which he now resides; Rep. and United Pres; married Jane Martin, May 7, 1841, who was born in Argyle, Washington Co. N.Y. March 16, 1821; family of one son and three daugh- ters; son only, living; Andrew Beveridge, Jr. was born in Washington Co. N.Y. Dec. 2, 1849; resides on homestead with father; graduated at Monmouth College, Ill. in 1865; was ad- mitted to the Bar as Attorney at Law in Chicago; was in the army, Co. A, 138th Regt. formed of college students; honorably discharged at close of enlistment; married Mira E. Dewey Nov. 7, 1872, who was born in Mass. in 1849; family of two daughters.


BEVERIDGE ANDREW, Jr. Farmer and Attorney at Law; P.O. Freeland; Rep; U. Pres, BEVERIDGE ELIZABETH A. Mrs. Sec. 5; P.O. Freeland; U. Pres; from N. Y. BEVERIDGE WM. G. Farmer, lives with mother; P.O. Freeland; Rep; Ind; from Ill. BIBBS JAMES, Laborer, Sandwich; Rep; Meth; from Africa.


BIGELOW CHARLES, Laborer, Somonauk; Rep; Ind; from Mass. BLAGG MARY M. Mrs. Tailoress, Sandwich; Meth; from Tenn; value $1,600. BLAGG THOS. I. Laborer, Sandwich; Rep; Ind; from Miss.


BLANCHARD T. B. Drugs and Stationery. Somonauk; Rep; Ind; from N.Y. BLEITC JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Freeland; Rep; Bapt; from Germany.


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BLISS FRANKLIN, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Somonauk; Dem; Ind; from Mass. BLISS M. O. Farmer, Sec. 33: P.O. Somonauk; Rep; Bapt; from Mass. BLISS JNO. Dairyman, Somonauk; Rep; Luth; from France.


BLONN GEO. Clerk, Sandwich; Rep; Ind; from Germany.


BLOODGOOD HENRY F. Editor and Prop. of the Free Press, Sandwich, established in 1873; resides on Fourth street; born in Rochester, N.Y. Feb. 6, 1852; came to DeKalb Co in June, 1862; Rep: Lib. in religious views; owns house and lot, value $2,000; personal prop. $3,000; married Eva M. Smith May 7, 1873, who was born in Little Rock, Ill. June 29. 1854.


BLOOM JAMES W. Landlord and Prop. of Transit House, Sandwich, situated on Railroad street; born in Livingston Co. N.Y .; came to state in October, 1857; Rep: Ind. in religious views; was in the U. S. service three years, a member of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery; was honorably discharged July 3, 1865.


BOCHTLER JOSEPH, Harness-maker, Somonauk; Rep; Cath; from Germany.


BOHCLER JOSEPH. Harness-maker, Somonauk; Rep; Ind; from Germany.


BOND WILLIAM, Street Commissioner, residence Maple street, Somonauk; born in Lima, N.Y. Sept. 10, 1807; came to Illinois in 1832; assisted in erecting the second frame building in Chicago; came to DeKalb Co. in 1855; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot; assisted in burying fourteen victims of the Indian massacre of 1332, in what is now LaSalle Co .; married Fannie Hunt August 24, 1846, born in Crawford Co. Penn. Dec. 25, 1817; his son Charles was member of the 8th Ill. Cavalry; died in the service.


BOSS THEODORE, Boot and Shoemaker, Somonauk; Ind; Ind; from Germany.


BOTHELL JAMES, Farmer, Somonauk; Pres; from Canada.


BOURNE ALBERT E. Principal of Public Schools of Sandwich, Ill. which position he has held for the last three years; residence Centre Street, Sandwich; born in Bristol, Kenosha, Wis. Feb. 11, 1849; Graduate of the State University, Madison, Wis; came to DeKalb Co. Ill. August, 1872; Rep; Ind. in religious views; married Mary L. Craig, August 7, 1871, who was born Palmyra, Wis. Aug. 7, 1849; two children.


BOYLE ROBT. H. Mason, Somonauk; Dem; Ind; came from Penn. BRADWELL CHAS. A. Machinist; P.O. Sandwich; $1,000; Rep; Ind. BRANDENBURG AUG. Shoemaker, Sandwich; born Ger; Rep; Luth.


BRAYTON JOHN. Laborer, Sandwich; born New York; Ind; Ind. BRIGHAM C. H. Laborer, Somonauk; Dem; Ind; born N.Y.


BRIGHAM JEROME, Lumber Dealer, Somonauk; born N.Y .; came to Ill. 1865; Rep; Ind. BRIGHAM ROBT. M. Farmer and Mayor of Sandwich City; born N.Y .: Rep; Bapt.


BRITT ALONZO D. Farmer; P.O. Sandwich; born N. H .; Rep; Bapt.


BROWER GARRETT W. Retired Farmer, Sandwich; born N.Y .; Rep; Ind; value $5,000. BROWN JAS. D. Laborer, Sandwich; born N.Y .; Rep; Ind.


BROWN ANDREW M. Farmer; rents Geo. Bark's farm; P.O. Freeland; born N. Y .; Lib; Ind. BROWN SAMUEL, Laborer; P.O. Sandwich; Canada; Rep; Lib.


BROWN TIIOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 33; born Scotland; came 1850; 140 ac. $10,000; per. $8 ooo. BUCKINGHAM ALMUS W. Farmer; res. Sec. 32; P.O. Somonank; born in Essex, Conn. May 8, 1832, came to DeKalb Co. Il1, 1842; Rep; Bapt; owns 200 acres, value $14.000; personal property $3.000; is Prest. of the Farmers' Insurance Co. of Somonauk; married Zerlina M. Cheever, Nov. 22, 1854, who was born New York, June 15, 1836; has had three children-two living, son and daughter.


BUCKINGHAM ADALINE Mrs. Sandwich; Conn; $2,000; Bapt.


BURBANK Mrs. Somonauk; born France; per. prop. $300; Luth.


BURCHUM WESLEY, Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Somonauk; born N.Y ; Rep; Ind; 220 acres. BURDICK CHAS. Horse Dealer, Somonauk; born N.Y .; came to Il1. 1853; Rep; Meth.


BURGE GEO. Broom Manufacturer, Somonauk; born Scotland; came to Ill. 1865; Rep; Ind. BURDGE WASHINGTON, Carpenter; resides on Center St. Sandwich; born in Juniata Co. l'enn. Nov. 22, 1833, removed to Huntington Co. Penn. where he remained until he was twenty-one years of age, came to DeKalb Co. Ill. in 1858; Rep; Lib. in relig on: owns house and 114 acres, value $2,500; personal property $1,700; has been Overseer of Highways and School Director.


BURGIN ALBERT A. lives with father; P.O. Freeland; Rep.


BURGIN PETER, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Freeland; born Vt; Rep; 75 acres, $5,cco. BURK JEFFRY, Laborer; P.O. Sandwich; born Ireland; Rep; Cath; $1,00C.


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BURK MICHAEL, Laborer; P.O. Sandwich; born Ireland; Rep; Cath.


BURKHARDT JACOB Sr. Cabinetmaker; P.O. Sandwich; born Ger; $5,000; Dem; Prot pref. BURKHARDT JACOB Jr. Cabinetmaker; P.O. Sandwich; born Ger; $600; Rep; Luth. BURNS JOHN R. Rev. Pastor of M. E. Cyurch, Somonauk; Ohio; Rep; was in army. BUSCHNER W. II. Carpenter, Somonauk; born INl; Rep; Ind.


BUTCHER JNO. LEWIS, Sandwich; born Eng; Epis.


BUTLER GEO. W. House Mover; P.O. Sandwich; born N.Y .; $2,500; Dem.


C "AIN SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Sandwich; born Ireland; Rep; Pres: 12 ac. $2,000. CAMPBELL ALEX. Laborer, Sandwich; born Ire; Ind; Cath; $2,500.


CAMPBELL H. A. Harnessmaker, Somonauk; born N. Y .; came to Ill. 1860; Rep; Ind. CAMPBELL JAS. Laborer, Sandwich: born Ire; Dem; Cath.


CAMPBELL JNO. Section Boss, Sandwich; born Ire; Rep; Cath; $4,000.


CANUM SARAH F. Sandwich; N.Y .; $300; Meth.


CARD WM. H. Rev. Somonauk; born Lewis Co. N. Y. Aug. 26, 1812; Bapt. Clergyman for forty years; pastor several years in New York City; the last pastorate in the East, Essex, Conn; removed to Fond du Lac, Wis. 1847, where he was pastor four years, went to La Crosse, WVis. and labored as pa tor and missionary about ten years, came to Ill. 1865. to De Kalb Co. 1869; pastor at Sandwich four years; present pastor of the Baptist Church, Somonauk; owns 150 acres land in Grundy Co. all underlaid with coal, a block with good house on it at Sand- wich, which, with personal property, is valued at $10,000; married Cornelia A. Cairns, June 30, 1837, who was in New York City Dec. 15, 1817; two sons-Wm. L. traveling auditor for St. L. & R. C. N. R. R. Moberly P.O. Mo .; and Jno. C. chief clerk Auditor's office, St. Louis.


CARMAN ERVINE, Machinist; Sandwich IIouse; Ist Lieut. in Army; Rep; Cong.


CARMEN SILAS, Mechanic, Sandwich; born Penn; Rep; Ind.


CARR CAROLINE Mrs. P.O. Sandwich; N, Y .; value $2,000; Pres.


CARR CHAS. W. Carpenter, Somonauk; born N.Y .; real estate $2,000; Meth; Rep. CARR EUGENE J. Druggist, Somonauk; born Ill; real estate $1,000; Rep; Meth.


CARR OSCAR N. Trav. Agt; P.O. Sandwich; N.Y .; Rep; Ind.


CARPENTER M. Farmer; P.O. Sandwich; born N.Y .; Rep; Ind; 107 acres, $10,000.


CASS CLARENCE W. Machinist; P.O. Sandwich; I'll; Rep; Cong.


CASS J. W. Mrs. P.O. Sandwich; born N.Y .; $1,800; Cong.


CASTLE MILES BEACH, Banker and Lumber and Coal Dealer, Sandwich; Senator Castle was born Albany, N. Y. August, 1828; his father was a commissioned officer of cavalry, war of 1812; he is cousin of Wm. A. Beach, the noted criminal lawyer of New York City; Mr. C.'s education was a two years, course at Jonesville Academy, so that he is emphatically a self-made man; he came to Ill. in 1858, and settled in Sandwich in 1864, where he has since resided; he is one of the principal owners of a bank in Sandwich, and one in Kendall Co; he has always been a Republican, and is now serving his second term in the State Senate; he is an easy, pleasant speaker, though not obtrusive; married Freelove Kinney in 1857, who was born Homer Co. N.Y. 1834; three children living.




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