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MOREY SMITH, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Malta; born in Onondaga Co. N.Y. Sept. 29, 1812; came to DeKalb Co. in the Spring of 1853: owns farm of 264 acres, value $13,200; personal prop. $2,000; is town commissioner; wife was Miss Janette Smith, from Suffield, Conn .; married Jan. 1, 1839; family of three children; Rep.
MOREY A. S. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Malta; Rep; from New York.
MOREY W. H. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Malta; Rep; from New York.
MUTON JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Malta; 1242 acres, value $4.98c; Ind; from England.
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EWHOUSE ALLEN, Laborer, Malta; Rep; from Norway.
NELSON THOMAS, lives on David Homan's farm, Sec. 10; P.O. Malta; Rep; Denmark. NEWSHAM CHARLES, lives on A. Van Patten's farm, Sec. 26; P.O. Malta; Ind; from Penn. NELSON NELS, Blacksmith; PO. Malta; Rep; from Sweden.
VILSON AUGUST, Laborer, Malta; Rep; from Sweden.
VILSON PETER, Laborer, Malta; Rep; from Sweden.
LESON ALBERT, works for A. W. Townsend, Sec. 2; P.O. Malta; Rep; from Norway. ORPUT WILLIAM, Retired, Malta; Rep; from Ohio.
ORPUT J. M. Machinist, Malta; Rep; from Ohio.
ORPUT JAMES, Mechanic, Malta; Rep; from Ohio.
DATTERSON R. M. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Malta; So acres, val. $4,000; Dem; from N. Y.
PETERS CALEB, Proprietor Malta Flouring Mills; P.O. - Malta; born in England, Dec. 25, 1832; came to DeKalb Co. in the Fall of IS58; value of real estate $10,000; wife wa, Miss Mary Graves, from London, England; married in June, 1856; has a family of six children; Rep.
PEGG J. C. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Creston; born in Chatham, N. Y. Oct. 14, 1845; came to DeKalb County in the Fall of 1868, and settled in Malta Tp; has family of two children; wife was Miss Mary A. Somers, from DeKalb Co. Ills; married Nov. 9, 1872; has farm So acres; value of real estate $4,000; personal $1,000; Meth; Rep.
PEGG JAMES C. lives with Joseph Somers, Sec. 31; P.O. Creston; Rep; from N. Y.
PEASE D. F. Merchant, Malta; Rep; value of property $8,000.
PENDERGRASS R. Carpenter, Malta; Rep; from New York.
PETERSON A. Mason, Malta; Rep; from Sweden.
PETERSON PETER G. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Malta; 53 acres, value $1,500; Rep; Norway. PHELPS W. Farmer, Malta: Rep; from New York.
PIIEL.PS J. F. Carpenter, Malta; Rep; from New York.
PHELPS ALBERT, Farmer, Malta; Rep; from New York.
PIERCE J. C. Merchant, Malta; Ind; Cath; from New York.
Q UINN MICHAEL, works for P. Ryan, Sec. 1; P.O. Malta; Dem; from Ireland.
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ADCLIFF DAVID, Drayman, Malta; Rep; from Penn.
REDMOND MURT, lives on T. Goodison's farm, Sec. 1; P.O. Malta; Dem. from Penn. REDMOND MURT, Farmer Sec. 1; P.O. DeKalb; born in Carlow Co. Ireland, Jan. 26, 1526; came to DeKalb Co. in the Spring of 1872, and settled in Malta Tp; has family of eight children; wife was Miss Eliza Harris, from Carlow Co. Ireland; she died June 1, 1875; farm of 160 acres, value $8,000; was school director one term; Cath; Dem.
T'ESER J. B. lives on Thos. Delbridge's farm, Sec, 18; P.O. Malta; Rep; from Illinois. REISER GILBERT, works for Alex. Southern, Sec. 32; P.O. Creston; Rep; from Norway. KEHRS HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Malta; So acres, value $3,200; Dem; Germany. I'IDGE JOIN, works for John Breaky, Sec. 19; P.O. Creston; from England. RICKARD JAMES, Teamster, Malta; Rep; from New York.
RIST FREDERICK, Baker, Malta; Dem; from Germany.
ROWE JOHN H. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 30; P.O. Creston; born in Devonshire, England, March 13. 1831; came to DeKalb Co. in the Spring of 1851, and settled in Malta I'D; has a family of five children; wife was Miss Tamson II. Summers, from Canada; mar- red Feb. 24, 1864; owns land to the amount of 1,2So acres; value of real estate $6.4,000; value of personal property $12,000; Rep.
LOY PETER, works for J. E. Donne. Sec. 26; P.O. Malta; Rep; from Denmark.
BOY GEORGE, works for Thos. W. Dodge, Sec. 10; P.O. Malta; Ind; from Denmark.
I OLF R. Mason, Malta; Rep; from England.
IUBY B. W. Druggist, Milta; Rep; from Ohio.
LADCLIFF JAMES, Retired; Rep; from Penn .
I VAN P. Farmer, Sec. 1; from Ireland.
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S TAFFORD OLIVER, Retired; lives with James Lock; Sec. 33; P.O. Malta.
SEXTON LEWIS, lives on Mr. Pegg's farm, Sec. 7; P.O. Malta.
SCOFIELD WM. H. Prop. Orient House; P.O. Malta; born in Chautauqua Co. N. Y. Oct. 19, 1838; came to Illinois in the Spring of 1860, and settled in Malta; has a family of five children; wife was Miss Jennie E. Orput, of this county; he served one year in the late war in Co. D, 29th Ill. Reg; Rep.
SHAVER HENRY, Hardware Merchant, Malta; Dem; from New York.
SHEARS FRED, Harness Maker; Dem; from Ohio.
SLYTER ALFRED, works for P. N. Harder, Sec. 22; P.O. Malta; Dem; from New York.
SMITHI A. works for Mrs. Jane Crandall, See. 15; P.O. Malta; Rep; from England.
SMITHI W. R. Carpenter, Malta; Rep; from New York.
SOLON JNO. Farmer, Sec 13; P.O. Malta; Cath; from New York.
SOLON TIMOTHY, Farmer, See. 13; P.O. Malta; born in Ireland, May 15, IS22; came to DeKalb Co. in the Fall of 1853; has a family of four children; wife was Miss Mary Welch, from Ireland; owns farm of 280 acres, value $11,200; Cath; Ind.
SOMERS J. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31; P.O. Creston; born in Somersetshire, Eng. land, April S, 1824; came to DeKalb Co. in the Spring of 1856, and settled in Malta Tp, has a family of six children; wife was Miss Jemima Dunn, from Utica, N. Y; married Dec 12, I845; farm of 640 acres; value of real estate $32,000; value of personal property $6,000, Meth; Rep.
SUMNER JNO., M.D., Physician and Surgeon, Malta; born in Washington Co. Penn. July 29, 1833; eame to county June 15, IS65; family, three children; wife was Miss Mary Foster, from Washington Co. Penn; married Sept. 15, 1862; Rep; Pres; value of persona) property $500; Rep; Pres.
SOMERS WILLIAM J. son of Jos. Somers, See. 31; P.O. Creston; Rep; Canada.
SPICKERMAN WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Malta; 320 ae; value $12,Soo; Rep; N.Y. SPICKERMAN GEORGE, works for J. E. Hamilton, See. II; P.O. Malta; Rep; N. Y.
SPICKERMAN GEORGE, Farmer, See. 21; Rep; from New York.
STOLBERG ANDREW, lives on W. H. Woolston's farm, Sec. 25; P.O. Malta; Rep; Germany. SOUTHERN ALEXANDER, Farmer. Sec. 32; P.O. Creston; born in Ashford, Kent Co. England, Feby. 28, 1826; came to DeKalb Co. in the Fall of 1856, and settled in Malta Tp; family, three children; wife was Miss Mary Jane Rowe, from Devonshire, England; married in the Summer of 1857; farm of 320 acres; value of real estate $12,800; value of personal property $4,000; Rep.
SMILEY ROBERT M. Retired, Malta; Dem; from N. Y.
SMITH LYMAN, Teamster, Malta; Dem; from New York.
SMILEY G. W. Hardware and Agricultural Implements, Malta; Dem; from New York.
SWAIN JOHN W. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Creston; 160 acres, value $8,000; Ind; New York.
THOMPSON WILLIAM, works for John H. Rowe, See. 20; P.O. Malta; Rep; England. TINDALL T. J. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Malta; 320 acres, value $16,000; Rep; Mich. TILL HENRY, Farmer, See 5; P. O. Malta; 160 acres, value $6,400. Rep; from England. TILL GEO. W. Harness Maker, Malta; Rep; from England.
TOWNSEND A. W. Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Malta; 651 aeres, value $32,550; Rep; New York. TOPP ROBERT, Laborer, Malta; Dem; from Scotland.
TRAVELIN PETER, lives on J. Johnson's farm; Sec. 36; So ae; value $3.200; Rep; Norway. TROSEN NILS, lives with Fred Johnson, Sec. 34; P.O. Malta; Rep; from Denmark.
TTHR BERGE K. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Malta; So acres, value $3,200; Rep; from Norway.
TARLEN ANDREW, Farmer, See. 25; P.O. Malta; 160 acres, value $8,000; Rep; from Norway.
VAN PATTEN ABRAM, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Malta; born in Scheneetaty N. Y. May 19, 1839; came to DeKalb Co. in the Spring of 1865; has a family of four children; wife was Miss Harriet A. Conde, from Schenectady, N. Y; marrie } Oct 19, 1866; owns farm of 320 acres; value of real estate $16,0. 0; personal property $2 500; served three years in the late war, in Co. E. 105th Ills. Vol; Rep.
WATKINS F. M. Carpenter, Malta; Rep; from Mass.
WATKINS RILEY, Retired, Malta; Rep; fiom Mass.
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WATKINS E. A. Bu'cher, Malta; Cong; Rep; value of property $3,000.
WATERMAN P. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Creston; 12834 acres, value $6,437; Dem; New York. WARREN GEORGE, lives on Thos. Brown's farm, Sec. 32; P.O. Malta; Rep; from N. Y. WATT GEORGE, works for John H. Rowe, Sec. 30; P.O. Creston; Rep; from Scotland. WELCH JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Malta; 174 acres, value $8,700; Dem; from Ireland. WESTMAN LUCY Mrs. Malta; from Sweden.
WILKINSON R. HI. Rev. Pastor M. E. Church, Malta; Rep; from Indiana.
WILLETT JJ. W. Harness Maker. Malta; born in Chenango Co. N. Y. in IS32; came to DeKalb Co. in 1859; family, two children; wife was Miss Magdelane Ennis, from Tioga Co. N. V. married in 1853; Rep; is Justice of the Peace; value of real estate $1,500.
WRIGHT S. T. Grocer, Malta; Dem; from New York.
WIXTROM PETER, lives on A. W. Townsend's farm, Sec. 2; P.O. Malta; Rep; Sweden. WILLERETT JACOB G. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Malta, 557 ac; val. $27,850; Rep; Germany. WILLIS J. R., M.D. Physician, Malta; Rep; from New York. WOODWORTH O. C. Cheesemaker, Malta; Rep; from Illinois.
WORCESTER E. B. Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Malta; 120 acres, value $3,600; Ind; from Illinois. Z
ELLAR EDWIN, Farmer; P.O. Malta; 100 acres, value $5,000; Rep; from New York. ZENTMEYER B. A. Barber, Malta; Dem; from Penn.
AFTON TOWNSHIP.
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LLEN W. H. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Waterman; born N. Y .; Lib; Lib.
ALFRED N. Farmer, Sec. S; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Lib; val. prop. $4,000. AMOS JNO. Farmer, Sec. 14: P.O. DeKalb; born Ky; Rep; Adv; $4,000. ANDERSON J. A. works for C. W. Broughton; born Sweden; Rep; Luth. ANDERSON CHAS. Laborer, with Patten, Sec. 35; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Luth. ANDERSON N. D. Sec. 17; P.O. DeKalb; born Sweden; Rep; Luth; val. prop. $3.000. ANDERSON .A. J. Sec. 17; P.O. DeKalb; born Sweden; Rep; Luth; val. prop. $2,400.
ARNOLD JAMES, lives with Washington Lenox, Sec. 4; P.O. DeKalb; born in Maine, Nov. 16, 1830; began sea-faring life at eight years of age and sailed to India, California and up the Mediterranean Sea, and to all parts of the world, was wrecked upon South Sea Islands and held a prisoner ten months, was tattooed and escaped with sixteen others after suffering great hardships, sailed on lakes three years, came to this state and county in 1851; was in the army three and a half years, in 52d Reg. Ill. Vol. Co. C; was in thirty-two battles and was not wounded nor sick; was with Sherman in his march to the sea in 16th Army Corps, and honorably discharged at close of war; has been married three times and buried three wives, and has lost two children; never went to school a day in his life.
ARMLIN WILLIAM W. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. DeKalb; born in Schoharie Co. N.Y. March 27, 1841; lived there about twenty-five years, went to Broome Co. and lived there two years, came to northern part Michigan and lived there two years, came to Afton, DeKalb Co. Ill. in 1872, and has lived here since; Dem; Adv; val. per. prop. $1,000; was in the army, 134th Regt. N.Y Vol. Ist Brigade, 2d Div. 1Ith Army Corps, under Gen. Howard; was wounded at battle Gettysburg; honorably discharged; married Miss Nancy Morrell, June 19, 1572; she was born in Maine; has one child-girl; lost two children.
ARMLEN J. HENRY, Laborer, Sec. 26; lives with brother; Dem; Lib.
ASII THIOS. W. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. DeKalb; born Mich; Rep; Lib; val prop. $500.
BACKMARK ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 19; PO. DeKalb; born Aug. 13, 1827. in Sweden; lived there about thirty-three years, came to this country 1865, and has lived here eleven years; lived in Mississippi one year; Rep; Luth; owns 98 acres land, val. $4,000; personal prop. $500; married Mary Johnson, from Sweden, in 1865; has three children, two sons and one daughter; lost two children.
BALDWIN II. HI. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. DeKalb; born N.Y .; Rep; Univ; val. prop. $4,000. BAIE DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Waterman; born Ger; Rep; Luth; prop. $2,000. BAIE AUG. Laborer; works D. Baie's, Sec. 36; P.O. Waterman; Rep; Luth.
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BATCHELL S. Laborer for McDole, Sec. 9; Dem; Lib.
BENSON JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. DeKalb; born Sweden, June 12, 1829; lived there thirty-nine years; came to this country Aug. 9, 1868; came to Chicago, went to Batavia, Kane Co. and lived there six vears; came to DeKalb Co. Town of Afton, Feb. 1875; Rep; Luth; rents farm of John Baker; per. prop. $2,000; married Ann Anderson in 1857; she was from Sweden; has two children-one boy and one girl; has lost five daughters.
BEAN ALVIN C. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Waterman; born Maine; Rep; Meth; prop. $3,000. BERLIN ALFRED, lives with J. B. Glidden, Sec. 10; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Lib.
BENT J. J. Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. DeKalb; Dem; Lib; val. prop. $4,000.
BEARD A. C. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. DeKalb; born N.Y .; Dem; Adv; val. prop. $2,000. . BLOOMCHRIST S. Tenant on White's farm, Sec. 33; P.O. DeKalb; born Sweden; Rep; Luth. BLOOMCHRIST JNO. Tenant, White's farm, Sec. 33; P.O. DeKalb; born Sweden; Rep; Luth. BOLEND NED. lives with son, Sec. 25; P.O. DeKalb; Dem; Cath.
BOLEND JNO. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. DeKalb; born Ireland; Dem; Cath; val. prop. $12,000. BOLER ANTON, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Waterman; born Ger; Rep; Luth; val. prop. $3,000. BOVEE SAML. D. Farmer, Sec. 5; born Ind; Rep; val. prop. $7,000; U. Breth.
BOVEE RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. DeKalb; born N.Y .; Rep; Lib; val. prop. $4,000. BOVEE J.
BROUGHTON C. W. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Bapt; born Mass; prop. $25,000. BROUGHTON C. P. lives with father, Sec. 31; Rep; Bapt.
BROWN H. N. lives with Mr. Low, Sec. 23; born Sweden; Rep; Seven Day Bapt.
BROCK LAWRENCE, lives with father, Sec. 1; P.O. DeKalb; born N.Y .; Dem; Cath.
BROCK P. Farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. DeKalb; born Ireland; Dem; Cath; val. prop. $15,000.
BURR W. Laborer; lives with A. C. Bean, Sec. 34; Lib; Lib.
BUDD ASA, Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Hinckley; Dem; Cath; $7,000.
BUDD ALBERT, lives with father, Sec. 36; born Ill; Dem; Cath.
BURT HARRISON L. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. DeKalb; born N.Y .; Rep; Adv; prop. $8,000. BYRNE JNO. lives with Jno. McGirr, Sec. 25; Dem; Cath.
C ALSON CHAS. Laborer; works for Elwood; P.O. DeKalb; born Sweden; Rep; Luth.
CARTER JAS. Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. DeKalb; born Mass; Rep; Meth; prop. $20,000. CANNON JNO. Laborer; lives with A. C. Bean, Sec. 34; born Ind; Lib; Lib.
CHAMBERS MOSES, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. DeKalb; born on the Lackawanna River, Aug. 16, 1823; lived there nine years, went to Tompkins Co. N.Y. in 1832. lived there about twenty-two years, came to Little Rock, Kendall Co. 1855, and lived there five years, then came to Afton, this county, and has lived here seventeen years; Rep; Lib; owns 294 acres land, val. $14,000; has been School Director number of years; married Miss Sarah Tyler in 1844; she was from Tompkins Co. N.Y .; has four children-two boys and two girls.
CHAFFEE M. Laborer, with J. Pooler; Ind; Adv.
CHAFFEE GEO. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. DeKalb; Dem; Lib; born l'enn.
CLARK CHAS. Laborer for H. B. Gurler, Sec. 5; Dem; Cath.
COEN ANDREW, Laborer; works for Elwood, Sec. II; born N. V .; Dem; Cath. COYNE MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. DeKalb; born Can; Dem; Cath; val. prop. $5,000. COYNE PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. DeKalb; born Ireland; Dem; Cath; prop. $6,000. COYNE PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. D.Kalb; from N.Y .; Dem; Cath; prop. $2,000. CONNELL JNO. Laborer for Z. F. Park, Sec. 33; P.O. Waterman; Dem; Cath.
COX JAS. Farmer, Sec. I; P.O. DeKalb; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $6,000.
COSTELLO M. Laborer, with H. B. Skeels, Sec. 3; Dem; Cath.
COOLEY S. W. Laborer; lives with Shoop, Sec. 32; Rep; Meth.
CURTIS ELIJAH, Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. DeKalb; born in Town of Douglass, Worcester Co. Mass. Nov. 23, 1836; lived there eighteen years, came to Town Shabbona, this county and state in 1854; lived there one year; lived in Sublet, Lee Co. two years, returned to this county and lived three years; was in the army three years, two and a half months in 58th Regt. III. Vols. Co. C; served under Grant and Sherman, was in five heavy battles, was wounded at Shiloh, April 6, 1862, and at Corinth Oct. 4 same year, and at " Yellow Bayou," May 18, 1864, and is a pensioner; honorably discharged at close of war; owns 200 acres land, val. $10.000; personal $2,000; Rep; Adv; married Candace Bovee, July 2, 1866; she was from N.Y .; she died June 22, 1875, buried DeKalb; has one child, David Grant Curtis.
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CUMMINGS JNO. Tenant Farmer, Sec. II; P.O. DeKalb; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. DALY M. Contractor, Waterman; Rep; Lib; from New York.
DeFOREST LANSING, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. DeKalb; born in Town of Stark, Herki- mer ('o. N. Y. May 10. 1832; lived there twenty-four years, went to Rome, Oneida Co. in 1356, lived there one year, came to Cortland, DeKalb Co. Ill. in 1857; came to Town of Afton, and has lived here nineteen vears; owns 210 acres of land, value $10,000; Rep; Uni- versalis: has been Commissioner of Highways for the past sixteen years, and also School Director; married Miss Lurena Kingsbury. Feb, 5. 1851; she was born in Booneville, Oneida Co. N. Y; has six children, one son and five daughters, lost one daughter, nine years old.
DEGNAN THOS. lives with brother Jos. Sec. 1; P.O. Cortland; val. of prop. $3,000; Ireland. DEGNAN JOS. Farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Cortland; val. of prop. $4.000; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. DIEDERICH PETER, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. DeKalb; born eighteen miles from Luxem- burg, on the line of Prussia. March 12, 1825, lived there about twenty five vears; came to U. States Sep. 25, 1851, came to Fulton Co N. Y. lived there three years, came to Chicago in IS54, lived there two years, lived in St. Louis one winter, came to DeKalb in 1856, and lived there about seven years, lived three miles west of DeKalb three years, has lived in this town eleven years; owns 160 acres of land, value $8,000; married Catharine Tyson, March 29, IS56; she was born in the Town of Battanberg, six miles from Luxemburg, it joins France; they have eleven children, four sons and seven daughters.
DOLK ALLEN, Laborer for Mr. Robbins; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
DOLK S. P. works H. P. Robbins, Sec. 29; Rep; Luth.
DUREE JNO. Laborer, lives with Gurler; Dem; Lib.
FARL WM. D. Farmer, Sec. 8; Rep; Lib; value of property $8,000; from Vermont. ELLIOTT WM. F. lives with father. Sec. 4; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Lib.
ELLIOTT TAPPAN R. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. DeKalb; born in Thornton, New Hamp- shire, Nov. 18, 1809; went to Hookset, same state, and lived there and in City of Manches- ter two years, and in Derry two years, came to this state and county in the Spring of 1855, and has lived here twenty-one years; Rep; Cong; owns So acres of land, value $6.000; value of personal property $1,000; has been Commissioner of Highways some years, also School Director nine years; married twice; first time to Elmira Carr of Thornton, N. H; she died in 1$55; married Mrs. Jane Kelly, Jan. 28, 1858; she was from N. Y; has one son by first wife.
F ARREIL PAT. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. DeKalb; Dem; Cath; val. of prop. $4,000; Ireland. FALEN L. Dem; Cath; P.O. DeKalb; from Ireland.
FARMER E. J. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Advent; val, of prop. $5,000; Ireland.
FARRELL B. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. DeKalb; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
FINNAN MIKE, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. DeKalb; Dem; Cath; val. of prop. $4,000; Ireland. FEE JAS. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 27; Ind; Presh; from Ireland.
FINNEGAN BARNEY, Laborer for M. Hickey, Sec. 8; P.O. DeKalb; Dem; Cath.
FREEMAN WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. DeKalb; born in Town of Fairview .. York Co. Penn. May 28, 1837; lived there fourteen years, lived in Carlisle two years, lived in Somerset one year, went to Greenesburg and Philadelphia, lived in Cumberland Co. came to this state and county in 1867, and lived in Town of Milan seven years, then came to this town and has lived here two years; owns 145 acres of land, value $7,200; value of personal property $600; Lib; Lib; has held the office of School Director; married Elizabeth Cretzler, Ang. 25, 1858; she was born in Germany; came to the United States when two and one-half years old; has ten children, six boys and four girls.
FREEMAN LEVI, lives with brother on Sec. 19; Dem; Lib.
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IVINS N. Farmer, Sec. 7; Rep; Advent; value of property $4.000. I GLIDDEN CHIAS. lives with father, Sec. 10; P.O. DeKalb; Rep.
GLIDDEN HARRIET B. Mrs. widow, lives on Sec. 4; P.O. DeKalb; born in Sara- toga Co. V. Y. Aug. 5. 1824; lived there three years, lived in Orleans Co. twenty-six years, came to DeKalb Co. Ill. in r$53, and bought farm on which she now lives, has lived here twenty-three years, is one of the oldest settlers; Universalist; owns 320 acres of land, value $19.000; married Mr. Clark Glidden, Feb. 14, 1847; he was born in Orleans Co. N. Y. Feb. 8, 1>23; he died Feb. 1, 1871; has had six children, lost one son and one daughter; she has four sons now living.
GLIDDEN J. B. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Univ; val. of prop. $7.000; from N. Y. GLIDDEN WILLIS C. lives with mother, Sec. 4; Rep; Lib; P.O. DeKalb.
GLIDDEN IRA B. lives with his mother, Sec. 4; Rep; Lib; P.O. DeKalb.
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GLIDDEN BURTIS, lives with his mother, Sec. 4; Rep; Lib; P.O. DeKalb. GLIDDEN ARTHUR J. lives with his mother, Sec. 4; Rep; Lib; P.O. DeKalb.
GASMANN GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. II; P.O. DeKalb; born in Prussia, Dec. 12, 1834, lived there fifteen years, came to United States in 1856, came to LaSalle Co. Ill. and lived there ten or twelve years, then came here and has lived here ten years; Ind; Cath; owns 160 acres of land, value $6,000; married Barbara Klemm in June, 1868; she was from Germany; has three children, two boys and one girl.
GOODWIN A. Laborer, with McDole, Sec. 29; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Lib.
GREENE R. A. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Lib; val. of prop. $5,000; New York. GREENE JOHN, lives with father, Sec. 15; P.O. DeKalb; Rep.
GURLER HENRY B. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. DeKalb; born in Chesterfield, New Hamp- shire, May 21, 1840, lived there about eight years, lived in Town of Keene about eight years. came to this county and state in 1855, ard has lived here twenty years; Rep; Bapt; owns 235 acres, value $13,000; has been School Director, and now holds the office of School Trustee; was in the army during the war eighteen months, in Co. K, 42d Regiment Ills. Vols., also in Co. K, 132d Ill. Reg. served under Gens. Fremont and Halleck, and was honorably discharged; married Selenia Roth, March 27, 1867; she was born in the Town of Ickford, Buckingham- shire, England, Dec. 21, 1344; has two children, girls, Stella Francis, and Lulu Mary.
H AVES ROBT. Laborer, works for Powers; P.O. DeKalb; Dem; Cath: from Ireland. HARD PAUL, Laborer for H. L. Burt. Sec. 22; Dem; Lib.
HANSEN PETER, lives with Watson; Rep; Luth; from Denmark. HANSEN OLE, lives with McKarrell, Sec. 6; Luth.
HATCH DUANE, lives with father, Sec. 7; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Lib; N. Y.
HATCH SILVESTER, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Lib; val. of prop. $7,000; N. Y. HIATCHI WALLACE W. Farmer; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Advent; val. of prop. $1,500; N. Y. HATHAWAY FRANK, Laborer for IT. L. Burt, Sec. 22; Rep; Lib.
IIICKEV MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. S. P.O. DeKalb; Dem; Cath; val. of prop. $4,000; Ireland. HOBAN JNO. Laborer for Bolend, Sec. 25; Dem; Cath.
HOSTETTER JOS. works for Mr. DeForest; Sec. 24; Lib. Cath; from Germany. HORN WM. Laborer, with J. Powers, Sec. 28; P.O. DeKalb; Dem: Cath; from England. HOARD F. Laborer, with R. Bovee, Sec. 4; Rep; Lib.
HOMAR IIENRY, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 6; McKarrall owns farm; Meth; from N. Y.
INGHAM A. works for De Forest; Rep; Lib.
OIINSON J. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. DKalb; Rep; Luth; val. of prop. $4,000; Sweden. J JOHNSON FRANK, lives with J. H. White, Sec. 7; Rep: Luth. JOHNSON JNO. T. tenant on Monson's farm; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Luth; Norway. JOHNSON JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. DeKalb; Rep; Luth; val. of prop. $5,000; Sweden. JOYCE P. Laborer for Mr. Broughton; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. JONES J. D. Rep; Lib; value of property $6,000; P.O. DeKalb; from Wales. JEFFERSON W. Laborer for M. Purcell, Sec. 16. JOYCE MICHAEL, Dem; Cath.
K ELLEY T. A. Farmer, Sec. 4: P.O. DeKalb; $4,000; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. KELLY J. J. Carpenter, Waterman; Dem; Cath, born in Penn. KELLY JAS. Firmer, Sec. 14; P.O. DeKalb; val. prop. $4,000; Dem; Cath; Ireland. KINGSLEY H Sec. 28; P.O. DeKalb: val. prop. $6,000; Rep; Christian; born in Penn. KIRWAN JNO. Tenant, Sec. 36; P.O. DeKalb; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
KLEMM NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec. 22, DeKalb Co .; born in Baden, Germany, Oct. 10, 1839; lived there nine years, and came to the U.S. in 1848; came to Chicago, Ill. same year; lived in DuPage Co. seven years; lived in town of Pierce, this Co. seven years; came to the town of Afton and has lived here nine years; owns 240 acres, value $12,000; personal prop. $1,000; married Sophia Schimer March 13, 1860; she was born in Biden, Germany; they went to school together; has eight children, four boys and four girls; Dem; Cath. KRETZLER W. W. Laborer for W. D. Earl, Sec. 8; Rep; Lib.
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AWRENCE WM. II. Tenant on Carter's farm, Sec. 15; Rep; Meth; England. LAWRENCE WM. works for R. A. Greene, Sec. 15; P.O. DeKalb.
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