Cook County, Illinois - The whole text, 1884 (part 57 of 61)

10. FRENCH, carriage-maker, was born in Manchester, Bennington Co.. Vl, in 1824. son of Jeremiah and I .aura French, lie moved to Ohio in l*WS and to Cook County, 111., in 1815. He located in Chicago and carried on the carriage manufactory for five years, locating on Randolph Street, between Fifth Avenue and Market. Street. In 1850 he moved to Klk Grove Township, where he- remained for twelve years. In 1NI12 he moved to Palatine, where he owns a blacksmith and carriage shop, a residence and one ucre of ground on Ben ton Street. He was married in 1S4H to Miss Sophia Heard, daughter of Martin and Mary A. Heard. They have two children - Elizabeth and Martin J. lie is a member of the Good Templar-. He has been a Trustee' of Palatine for three years and school dllWtlC for five years. Mr. French learned his trade in t'li veland, Ohio, where he served an apprenticeship of live years, since which time he had devoted himself exclusively to it in connection with the undertaking business.

J. T. GARRISON. P.O. Klgin. was born in Tompkins County, N. V., win of Joseph and Margaret damson. In early life he was engaged in farming and lumbering. In 1*57 he came to Illinois and located in Vernon, Lake County, where he remained for about eleven year.-. In 18153 and lNel he was In Chicago, engaged in the sale of agricultural implements, removing in 1*08 to Palatine, on a farm in Section 10, containing 155 acres. In 1«73 sold his farm and moved to Palatine Village, and cngngi-d in the grain business until 1H81. and now owns the grain elevator occupied bv M. 11. Lytic k Co. The elevator ha* a capacity of 20IHKI bushels. He was Assessor of Palatine in 1872 a ml '1878, and trustee ol the school fund for about six years. He was Commissioner jn Lake County for seven year-, and has held various other town offices. In he came to Klgin, mid has been since engaged in the real estate business, and then' owns property, lie was married in IkTiO to Miss Lanah Gardner, daughter of Samuel and Hannah Gardner: thev have three children - Sarah A., Charles and l,ewis It. They were member) of the Free-Will Baptist Church, but then- Iwing no Chur.-h r.r that denomination where they now reside, thev attend the Congregational Church.

REV. WILLIAM GRAEF. pastor of the Lutheran Church of Palatine, was born in Herman v in 1*45. son of George ami Elizabeth Groef. He wits educated at Basel, Switzerland. He came to America in 1H71 and located in Te\us, and was ordained for the ministry in the Lutheran schools of that State He began preaching in 1H7I. After eight tears spent, in the service in Texits, he returned to Louisiana'. 'where he preached one year. In 1H8H he came to Palatine and accepted the pastorate of the Lutheran Church «t that place. His charge now consists of seventy families, which comprise 340 members. His Church was organized in 1H71. then containing twelve families. He was married in 1H72 to Miss Augusta Swartz. They have five children - Kmanuel, Willie, Clara. Anna and Augusta.

It. J. HIPWKLL, commercial traveler, wits born in Jolict, VJ ill Co., III., m 1N43. son of John W. and Mariah C. Hipwell. His parents moved to Chicago in 1845. His father was a soldier through the Mexican \\ ar, being killed about the close of the war. At the age of nineteen the subject of this sketch began an apprenticeship in the harness-making business. In *» enlisted in Company I, 17th Illinois Cavalry, under Colonel Beverage. He enlisted as a private, hut was soon after promoted to Regimental Saddler, at JctTcrson. Mo. In 1804 he went to Philadelphia, to a militarv school, under General Taggart, which was to fit officers for the command of United States cavalry troops by ft thirty davs- practice At the end of the time he went to Washington and was examined by General Silas W. Casey, and was cni.missioncd Second Lieutenant, after which he joined his regiment at Benton Mo. e wits then engaged in active service in Missouri, during I leasantons campaign against. General Prue. which l in driving the latter out of the State. On his return to

Raleigh he found his commission of Second Lieutenant in the 21ith Regiment Illinois United States Cavalry Troops awaiting him. He participated in the engagement of Petersburg; h.is regiment was the second to enter that city after itsevaeuntioo by Geiterul Lee. After that engagement be was placed in command Of his company and held that position until the close of the war. His regiment embarked on the "William Kennedy," in the Chesapeake Bay, for Texas. They landed at the mouth of tbe Rio Grande River and marched 150 miles up the river and went into camp at Kinggold. They remained tnere until October, when they were ordered to Springfield, III., and mustered out. After the war he located at VV auconda, Lake County, and cdgaged in business with his brother for one year, where lie whs married t« Miss Laura French, daughter of E. B. and M. L. French. They have had five children, three of whom are now living - E. Bracket!, John W. and Myrtle L.; Bertie died in 1H73. ami Myron in 1870. After one year spent in Waueonds, he returned to Chicago and engaged in the bread and cracker business, which he followed for twelve years; lie then engaged «s salesman for a clothing house, which occupation he still follows. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, A F.S A. National Lodge, No. 500. He owns a residence and three and one-half acres of land on the corner of Benton and ft owl streets.

E. B. HOOPS, importer and jobber, of the firm of John W. U.ietz. 170 Madison Street, retail store, City of PariN corner of State and Washington streets, was born in Jackson. Mich., in 1847. son of Joseph and Anna Hoops. He came to Chicago in 1800 and entered the employ of Field. Palroeri Ijciier, as salesman, about 1807, in the retail department, remaining with them about nine years, after which he spent me yi ii in Colorado, when he returned and -ntv-rci y» employ of Charles Gossage for one year, then entering the firm of J. W, Qootl & Co. He wits married in IMS to Miss Mary L. Comford. They have hod five children, two an- now living - Francis B., bom in 1874. and AUie M., born in 1878. Mrs. Hoops Hies] in March, 1881.

S. K. HI' LETT, jl !>., physician and surgeon, was born m Windsor County. Vt.. in 1853. son of E. II. and M. J. llulett. He was educated at Whciiton College and Hahnemann Medical College of Chicago, from which he graduated iu 1870. He commenced the practice of medicine in Chicago in the same ycur. In 1877 lie located »t Palatine. He has built «r ,n extensive practice, which extends over a radius of fifteen to twentv mile*. He was married in 1*77 In Miss Ella E. Wilson, daughter of Thomas F. and Adelia Wilson. He is » member of the A. F. & A. M., a Royal Arch Mason and » Knight Templar. He owns n fine resilience on the corner or Plumgrove Avenue and Slade Street. HisofTice is at his bouse.

W. 1. lll'NT. commercial traveler, was born in Jerfersm County, N. V., in 1*42, son of Horatio N. and Elm Bunt He came to Chicago in 1850. At the age of twenty be entered the army, enlisting in Company L, 14th Illinois Cavalry, and participated in the engagement of Kenesaw Mountain, noil a succession of the battles on the Stoneinan's raid, and other engagements of his command. 11c was taken prisoner with his command, and was held for seven months at Arjtlcrseflville, Ha., Charlottesville, and Florence, S. C. He was wounded at Cmnla-rland Gap. by shell. He enlisted as a private and was promoted to Commissary Sergeant, wincn position he held until he was mustered out. at the close ol the war. He wits appointed Postmaster of Tyler. Smith to- Tex. After two years be returned to Chicago juid engugeu in the furniture business for five vcars. In 1877 he went to Kansas, and engaged in the hotel business for three years, in IMSil returned I . Chicago and engaged it his * if* tion, that of n commercial traveler. lie wits m«rieii hi INOu y[n- A|,w Comford, daughter of John and r.M» Norria. Mr. Hunt owns a fine brick residence, .8x40 reel, two stories. wit.h one and one-half acres of ground, on I hicago Avenue. .

M. S. JOHNSON was teim in Bennington County, M-.m 1803. son ol Lvman and Dorcas Johnson. In 1821 he mown from Vermont" to Steuben Countv. N. and subsequently Yates Countv, where he' engaged as a carpenter tna went to i aies voumv, wnere ne eu^ageo » , builder until 1844. Coming to Cook County. % J» """5 on a farm in Palatine Township, where he resided till ltwi, «o» built for himself n fine residence in the village, 'here he now resides. He was married, July 6. 1*28. to Wealthy " - " daughter of Benjamin and Abigail Willey, in Graf ten. y- Thev have hail six children, two of whom are now Willis V. and Jay Johnson. He is a member of H,e Mosordc fraternity. A. F. & A.M.. and a Royal Areh Mason. H* «* Supervisor of Cook County for two.terms, and has ricni ous town offices, lie was a member of the school board nr four years, and deputy Postmaster of Wiekliff for four years.

J A MRS E. MORRIS, fanner. P. 0. Palatine. was born in Washington County. X. Y.. in IsSn. son of ti.orgc and Elizabeth Morrui. He came to Cook t'ountv in IH4-V «nil sih nt three year* in various emj»lfi_vitn-tit«. In }h|s located on his present farm, which loiiiains |:J0 acre*. He whs married in 1847 t<i Miss SaraliS. Beebe, daughter of liidcon ami l.vdia Beebe; they hare ha<l six children, live now li ving-. tames* M., Cimn A.. Sarah S., Jennie A. and < harlcs B. lie has la-en two venrs school trustee of Palatine.

E. 'W. ol.ruTT. dentist, was (K.rn in Albion, Orleans Co. w X. \., in 1*4S. son of [.141111111 P. and .Mary K. oleoK, He came to Chicago in 1*71. where he commenced the study of dentistry with Dr. J. S. Marsh. He remained with him 'two years. In 1871-72 he took two eour-cs of lectures at Rush M.slteal College, of Chicago. In ItCt he commenced practice in Wauconda, Ijike I .... III. In l«77 he located at Palatine.

offl< e is on Broi kwa> Sn et over Schird ing's store. He has a large practu*. His bttaineae lias increased from the first. He was married in to Miss Alice Ca.lv, daughter of J. C. and l.am-ra ( 'ml; ; they have two children - Mabel born in August, and Ham I.'., in April. Ii?7. lie i- a number of the A. P. A A. M. lie owns a residence in Palatine,

LA BAN' Pl'TN A M.farmer and gardener, was born in Windsor County. Vt., in 18ms. son of Reuben and Kletior Pulnam. He came to Illinois in lHJil. and located on a farm thrive miles from Palatine. For the first two year* he was employed on the construction of the cunal after which he engaged in farming for seventeen years. He then rented his farm and engaged in lumbering in Michigan. which he followed for eight years, then returned to Palatine. lb- owns a residence and two acre* of land in the village, and also rents thirteen acres in the corporation, which he lias in crop, mostly vegetable*. He keeps a boarding-house, which he has run for eighteen year-, lie was married in I8X1 to Miss Klvira A. .loin-, daughter of llolj. v ami Betsey .loin s. They had one child deceased. Mr. Putnam has held the nfliee of Asvssir, Constable, and Commissioner of Highway*, and for seven year- has lieen a member of the Board of Corporation Trusties, and for liw vears was chairman of the board.

F, (J. ROBINSON, merchant ami Postmaster, was horn in Kutland County, Vt., in Isstli. son of Nathaniel and liueliacl Kobinsoii. He came t.> Palatine in I8I1.I. and --ngagi d ill the mercantile business in company with Richard Turner. The firm was continued for live years, when he Wight t In- interest; of Mr. Turner, and has since carried on tin- business aim:-, lie baa a large stock of goods, consisting of ui-igs, dry t,»x»ls. groceries, hardware, tinware, hots and ca|>s, hoots and shis's, furniture and undertakers' good*. His business is kjrated at Nos. I and :t Hrockway Strict. He was appointed Postmaster in l*7'>. He is a memU-r of the Masonic fraternity. A. F. A; A. M., and is an active member of th>- Republican party, lie was married in i>*<;ii to JJhw Nellie Turner, daughter of Richard and Sarah Turner. They have one child, born in 1*<S7. Mrs Robinson died in 1*71. lie was married in 1*74 to Miss Melissa Key«. daughter of X. P. and Cordelia Keys, who were among the earliest settlers of Palatine. Mrs. Robinson died i 1874.

came to America in 1 ss-t 7 with his |>areiits, who located in Chicago for two vears. In IXill thev removed to Schaumhurg. Cook Co uiity, locating on a farm, when- the father of the subject of this sketch still lives, ninety years of age. I hi attaining his majority, Mr. St hinling engaged in farming, on Section 21, Township 42. Itange 1U. where he resided until |M*4 when he removed to Palatine, lie was elected Justice of the Peace at th.- first election held at the organization of the township, in is"ii, ami has held that office for thirty-two oonaeoutive vears. lie is chairman of the U- of Trustees of Palatine, having held that position for ten vears. He was married in 1*47 to Mis, Rebecca Slade, daughter of John and Betsey Slade. They have had six children, three of w hom are now living - John II., Mary .1. and Sarah. Mrs. Sehirdtng died in 1*«>7. He was married in imw to Miss Henrietta Mat thai, daughter of Henry and Sophia Matthei. Thev have had four children, three now living - William, Tillie and Alma, lie is a member of the Union Evangelical Church, and of the Masonic fraternity. A. F. & A. M. For thirty-five years ho w«-s an auctioneer of farm stock, and for twelve vears was engaged in the mercantile business. Marked success has attended his hu*ini-ss efforts, having accumulated a large property, which he now enjovs.

. J. H. SCHIERDIXU, men ham. was born in Sehaumburg 1111X51 son of Henry Schierding. On attaining his nmjority he engaged in the mercantile business in Palatine, at first located on the comer of Brockwav unci Slade streets, where he remained for six years. In 1880 he sold his business and built a store. 2'ix.K) feet, on the corner of Wilson ami Slade streets, where hi- is now located, carrying a full line of fan. eral merchandise. His business has increased about twenty- Bee per cent since Iksso. ue WIW mariiw| in |s7,', U) Ji;^, yj]n Howe, of Uwell. Mass. Thev had one child. Blanche, Imrn ' hruan j, I-,;. Mr-. Schierding died in Jaiiuurv. 1**T> He was married in IMxi to Miss UHie Hastings, daughter of S. A K & A^M "'" " ,""",'*r "f tht' M«»nic fraternity, A. X. SH KEENER, M. I)., physician and surgeon, was born in ( haiilaoquaConnty, X. Y., in 1H-I1. son of Ferdinand and Phels- Sheffner, He came with his parents to Illinois when he was four years of age, thev locating in Kane Conntv. He wat educated in the Bennett Medical College, of Chicago, lie graduated in ISM ami immediately began practice iii Chicago. In 1H»14 he removed to Palatine. He I -as a large medical practice, but a specialty of surgery, in which his practice is very extensive, lie was married in 1WJ to Miss

C. and Ji-ss,. A, He was married in IM71 to Mi«s llattie Cook, of Grand Rapids, Mich. Mrs. ShelTncr dieil in August, 11S82. He was married in to Miss Maggie Rodger*, of tJlencoe, Minn,, dauehler of Oeorge and Christine Ro.lgers. He is a member of the I. o. o. F., Uslge 70S. ami of the Sherman Km ampmeni .-f Woodstock, X.> ML

A. L. SMI TH, oroprielor Agents' Supply House, was born in the town of Palatine in 18(7, sou of Israel and Caroline Smith. Lrnel Smith, the father of t he subject of this sketch, was Wn in Maine in 181:1. He came to Cook County in 18-10, and located on a farm in Palatine Township, where he lived until 18AI, when he removed to the village of Palatine nud purchased a farm, which is now included in the corporation, and followed farming iinlil his death, which occurred in I87li. The subject of this sketch, on attaining his majority, engaged in the hardware and tin business, which he followed for six yevrs. and for the last ten years has l«t-cn in the agents' supply business. He carries u full stock of agents' supplies, having a stork of about $2,500 on hand. He lias a very lurge store ami mailing department in connection with his residence, which is a large, line structure hunted oil the corner of Chicago Avenue and Benton Street. His residence is .''Willi feet iii si/e. with an addition Uxii, two stories high, With Cellar under the whole building; has two lots. He lias a very large trade, extending over the whole country. His busi- Itoss has increased about 500 per cent since its establishment. He was married in 1871 to Miss Matilda Hiihnke, daughter of John and Dora llahnkc. Thev have two children - BerUall, born in l-Oi. and Ravinond, lioni in 1*71).

LYMAX STAI'l.lS, farmer. P. <>. Palatine, was born in Bennington County, Vt.. in 18111, son of Abram and Catharine Stii|des. lie came to Cook County in 18.'t!l and located on hi* present farm, two miles from the village of Palatine, in IH-W, where he ow ns iHKI acres, anil is largely engaged in dairying ami stock-raising. He was married in 1887 to Miss Mary Sutherland, daughter of Silas and Holly Sutherland. They have four children - Emily, Franeelia, Merrill A. and Mason L. He has been Rigid Coiiiuiissioner for seventeen years; was also Supervisor of Palatine Township, and has been a member of the school board for thirty vears. Mr. Staples is now the second oldest settler living in Palatine

ALDKIDGE It. SUTHERLAND, farmer, was born in Dorset, Bennington Co.. Vt.. in 1802, son of Silas and Dolla (M.i* in) Sutherland, lie came to Cook County in 183(1 and located in Palatine Township. After a short stay he returned to Ohio, going thence lo northern Xew York, where he spent five vears. He then returned to Cook County and located 09 a fiiriu one mile and a half from the village of Palatine, where he resided until alioiit 18tW, the time of his removal to the village. He owns a fine resilience on the corner of Belitou and slade str.-ets, with two lots. Mr. Sutherland was married in I8.'lu to Miss Mary A. French, who died in 1S72. Thev had five children, three are now living - June M. Bissell, Einilv A. Wilson and Laura 1> Sawyer. W. S. Sutherland died In 1889, and A. A. Sutherland in 1871.

c. M. SUTHERLAND. M. D.. physician and surgeon, wus born at Palatine. Ci*>k Co., Ill, in 1«55. son of Mason and Xancy Sutherland. He was educated at the Bennett Medical College, of Chicago, from which he graduated in 1*77. Ho commenced the practice of medicine at Elbert, Ellx-rt Co., Col., where he remained one year. He then returned to Palatine, and in the winter of 1K7H-7!!, took an extra course of lectures at the Bennett Medical College!. The following spring he went to Colorado Springs, Col., where he practiced for one year. He then removed to Hebron, Xeb., where he practiced until December, 1882, when he returned to Palatine, where he

EDWAltD II. SITUEHLAND, farmer, 1*. O. Palatine, was born in Palatine in 1844, son oi Masun and Nancy Sutherland his father a native of Vermont, and his mother of New Hampshire. Thev came to Cook County in 1888. His father located his farm in 1839, and in 1*13, married: t Ley and Charles M. In 1802 hi- father enlisted in Company E, 113th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, was commissioned Captain of the company, and died ill the field, January, I ho subject or this sketch enlWed in Company K, 113th Illinois Volunteers, in 181.4. and «rved until the close of the war. Two months alter his enlistment he was delailed in the ordnance department, where he served the remainder of the time. After the war he engages! in farming until 1*7-1, when he went to Colorado, where lie was engaged in mining and Other pursuits until 18SI, when he returned to Palatine and located on the old homestead. He was married in 1804 to Miss Lucy llutchini; they have had two children - Harry ami Alliert.

THOMAS SWTCK. farmer. P. U. Palatine, was horn in New Jersey in 1809. When he was six years old, hi* parents removed In New York State, where he lived until 1*10, when he came to CiMik Cm. hi;, mid I --iiteil - n a farm containing sixty aercs, two miles west of Palatine, where lie now resides. He was married in 1H3G to Miss Catharine Fulkerson. They have had eight children, four now living - II iram li., Henry F.. Ilusdon C. and Thomas, lie is a mem her of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has been school director for a number of years.

C. a TAYLUlt, of the fin., of It. J. H.pwell & Co., coat manufacturers, corner of Twelflh and Clinton streets, Chicago, was torn in Chicago in 1854, m>d of J. S. and K. li. Taylor. He began his business experience as cash boy, at the age of eleven years, ut Potter Palmer's old iron front store on Lake Street, which he followed what lime lie was not at school, until he entered Bryant & Stratum's Business College. After completing his course he was employed for about three years as time-keeper for his father, who was nn extensive contractor. In June, 1871, he entered the service of the Fire Department and served on the force until after the Chicago lire, when he was appointed purchasing agent for the North Division ltclief and Aid Society, which position he filled for two years, lie then was employed by the Michigan Central Itailroad as car recorder, which he followed for two and one half years, lie t hen entered the employ of li. C. Wachsmuth & Co., as salesman and stock-kecper.and where he remained until 187", when he became a partner in the firm of It. J. llipwell ,\ Co.. and established their present coat manufacturing business, located on the corner of Twelfth and Clinton streets: they employ about one hundred hands. He was married in 1*80 to Mi-ss Libbie E. French, daughter of K. li. and M. L, French. They have had two children - tiraoe A. (deceased in 1882), and Clara E.. born in March, 1883.

F. C. VEHE, harness-maker was born in (iermany in 1851, sou of John t>. and Maggie Vche. He came to America with his parents in infancy. They located in Palatine Township, one and a half miles from the village of Palatine. At the age of nineteen years ho began his apprenticeship as saddler and harnewinaker in Chicago. In 1870 he came to Palatine and established his present business, which is located on Brockway Street near Slade. He carries a full line of saddlery and harness goods, and has had a steadily increasing business. lie owns a residence and two lots on Slade Street. Mr. Vche was married in 1877 u> Miss Carrie I'mbderstook: thev have two children-Clara, born December 29, 1879, ami Willie, bom March «, 1882. Ho is a member of the Union Evangelical Church.

F. E. WADHAM, M. D., physician and surgeon, was born in Hudson, Columbia Co., N.'Y., in 1831, sou of Seth and Elizabeth Wadham. He was educated by private teachers and at Wheaton College. He commenced the studv of medicine in 1871, and graduated at Hush Medical College, .if Chicago, in 1H77. lie commenced the practice of medicine at Oconomowoe, Wis., in 1878. After one year he located at Palatine, now having a very large practice, extending eight or ten miles into the country. He was married, in 1879, to Mis* Man Sehirditig. daughter of Henry and Hebec-caSehirding. lie i-a memlierof the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago He is a member of the A. F & A. M.. and of the I. O. < I, F.,and also ol the ( 'hit-ago Medical Society.

HAltltlS WEBSTEK. farmer, was born in Madison County, V \ ., in 1815. son of Chauncy and I.vdia Webster. He camo to Illinois in March, 1837; located at Deer drove, on a farm in Section 111, Township 42, Range 10. where he resided for thirtyeight years, when he removed to the village of Palatine, lie was married, in 1844, to MUs Charlotte A. Joucs, daughter of

Wrilliam and I>aura Jones. They have three children - Mind* ('.. s ili iimi ltellc. Ihere were but thirteeii families in I'avluline when he moved there. He is now the oldest settler living in the township. He is a memlasr of the Masonic fniternily. A. F. & A. M., and a Hoyal Arch Mason. He lias held the office of Township Assessor about eighteen years. He w»« County Supervisor for one term, and was the Census Knumenv tor for Palatine in 18SO. HOI. EI N S. WILLIAMSON. Judge of the Superior Court nf . Cook County, was burn in Cornwall, Addison Co., Vt.,in 183!i, sou of Samuel 11. and Sy'jil Williamson. In 1857 hu eiune In Palatine and was enguged as telegraph operator and agent for thwC. & N. W. U. It. Co., which position he held for eight years, during which time he devoted his leisure hour* to the studv of law. In 1803 he resigned his position, completed hu law 'course, and in 1870 was admitted to the Bar, anil has since been in the active and exclusive practice of the law. II* was elected representative to the Illinois Legislature in 1871). In 1872 he was dialed to the Semite from the Seventh Senatorial District. I le ha* taken en active interest in the political issues of the count v, and is a firm member of the Republican party. He was elected Judge of the Su|serior Court of Cook Countv in 1880. He 1ms lieen identified with the education*! interests of the town, ami has held various official positions cm the school board. Judge Williamson is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, is one of its trustees, anil a raeniVr of the official board. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity, A. F. & A. ami a Hoyal Arch Mason. He was BUUTied, In 18-59, to Miss Emma V. Squire, daughter of Ituwl and Eliim Squire. They have one child, Jennie >L. born May 10, 18(10.

JAMES WILSON, farmer and nurseryman, was born in Schenectady Couuly, N. Y.. in 1820, son of Andrew and . »ne Wilson, lie came to Illinois in 1839. and was for a short time engaged on the canal. He then located on a farm in Palatine Township. After making his claim and some improvements, he was obliged to seek employment to get money to -open ns farm, and during his absence his claim was jumped, tic tpmt four years in the lead mines at Galena, and on bis return bOQJCfcl in Section 14. Township 42. Hange 10. on which to lived for twenty-live vears. He sold it in 18tl and inovej M the village, where he' has since raided. He owns a nnr residents- and sivtv-six acres of land in. the corporation, awl ten ar-res adjoining the corporation, and has seven acres snrroontf; tug his residence set in fruit and shrubbery. His resiuenm* located at the head of Itothwcll Street. He owns two , lot i »t Chicago, two at Despl.ines and two at \\ ashinglon 1 r«hU He w£i married, in list:., to Miss Sophia Fulkerson. who die. I in 1875. He was married in the fall of the same year to Mrs. Libbie E. Whitman. They hod two childrcn-Knl u , t»ni September 15, 1870. and died January 27, 18751; and Ld** -J-. l*>rn December 27. 1880. Mrs. Wilson d^ in Jnne. WW. »'(

JOHN V. WILSON, firmer and horse dealer, was nornui Palatine in 1841, son of Hev. Thomas and Man- A. w it a, who came to Cook County in 1838. and located « a««W where Mr. Wilson now resides, two miles northwest w r». tine. He owns GOO acre* of land, and makes a handling horses, keeping an average of about seven') a head. He makes a specialty of coach horses and rooUsie The entire product of his farm is consumed on the pu*r, keeps a large number of city boarding horses, sum winter. His facilities for handling horses are of the wj U-st : his barns are lilted up with modern im[m)»e^<ntj, » with large and well-ventilated stables. He has a n« » mile track for exercising his horses. He was nwrned m r to Miss Emily Staples, daughter of Lyman and Jury r Thev have hail thni chiMren. two now living-""" *aa " nie; L. T. died at the age of twentv-one. . ; ,

WILLIAM WILSON, farmer. P. O. Pa ^a ""J^. Schenectady County, N. Y.. in Wilson. He came to Cook County in 1840, with h * pa«n who located on a farm, where his father resides! WW » death, in 1871, at the age of eighty-four years: nis u ^ now living, at. the age of ninety-seven years. Mr. « 1 resides on the old homestead, two miles northwest of law containing 137>< acres, and is engaged in P^ral i" -n Jf He was married in 1803 to Miss Emily chilof Ahlridge and Marv Sutherland. They have nan »" dren. three now living - Doll v. William and L'?*le;, ^raj,n.

DAKIl'S B. WOOD, merchant, was born in - l>h field. Bradford Co.. Pcnn., in 1820. son of Nimuel aiw ' ^ ff% Wood. In 1845 he came to the West, s10^"'^,^.^ w i Walworth County, Wis,, where ne laboreu « hired hand on a farm. Ho taught school the following winter, near lielvidere, Boone County. In the spring of l*4T, he located on a farm half t mile east of the ppewnt village of Palatine, farming during the niramrr, and teaching school winter*, for several year*. I» l*«4 he removed (.. (he village mid engaged in mercantile business, building the store he now occupies*, on Plum Grove Avenue nexr the railroad. He was married in 1851 to Miss Jane E. Wilson. They have had fhlM children, but one now living, Grace E. Wood (now Mrs. t'astle). He U township treasurer of school funds, was the tirst Town Clerk in the town after its organization, in 1850, mid served the town in that capacity for several years. Mr, Wood is a member of the Christian Church. Mrs. Wood died in 1*72, and in the vear IflT-l transpired his serond marriage, to Mi's Sarah A. Sayles. wtio is the daughter of Sunnier and Sally Sayles.

This town is located in the north wesi corner of the cottiitv. It isboundod on the north by Luke Connty, on the east by the town of Palatine, on the south by Scluuunburg and Hanover, ami on the wesi Uv Dundee, in Kane Connty. The surface of the town is elevated and SOOiewhal rolling. Originally the town was three-fourths prairie anil une-foiirth timber, in grove* The trees were, however, mostly small, and having since bcenia-rinitted to grow there is now more timber to the same area than when the lirst settlers arriveil. The soil is a rieh prairie loam, and there are numerous springs of good water. Mini Lake is in the northwest corner of the town and rocclrea the water from

Previous to 1h:|4 very few, if any, white men visit*! Barrington. lu that vear Jesse F. Miller and William Van Orsdal arrived, and settled temporarily on the school section, on account of the timber thereon. When they/came there were about live hundred Indians in the grove, belonging bo the Pottawatomie tribe. The Indians soon retired and eulweuuently only visual this town in smaller numbers at more ami more dietant periods. Mr. Miller and Mr. Van 0r*dalnpon learning thai they were on the school section removed therefrom and settled upon Section 17. There appear to have been no other settlers in is:!4. but in I8:b> Beujamin Irick arrived and settled on Section*); Hetirv Clawsou settled on Section 2. ami Phillip Hawlev arrived and settled on Section I*. In 183IS John McKnight settle i mi Section IT. and Samuel W'adlow on Section 29: in 1831 Mrs. Bucklin settled on Section l'.i. Freeman Martin on Section -.*, Benjamin Rkdlardson and (J. A. Applchec on Section .">, anil Charles D. Miller on Section William Otis and family. Dr. Hall, Thomas Perkins, John tikldiuga and Horace Hoseneruns arrived in the town during this year. In 1838 L0. K. Manning and George S. Itrow ningseitled on Section III. Henrv Smith on Section S. William It.

Freeman on Section 5, Alvali Miller and his three sons on Section 16, and Homer Willmarthon Section II. 1" 1840 Lyman Dunklee settled on Section 28, Moses Ilaiuiiiond on Section 29. Hezekiah Kiugsley and his son J. W. Kingslevon Section 21, and S. W. Kinsley on Section 20. In 1841 John C. Allen and 1*. N. QouM settled on Section 21. and Nelson and Daniel Messer on Section 28; in 1842 George T. Waterman settled on Section 21, and S. W. Slade on Section 20;

Previous to 1811 all the houses erected in this town were of logs, but during this year S. W. Kiugsley erected a small frame house, the first of the kind in the township. It was 14x20 feet in size. Heforc the vear expired four or live other frame houses were erected, lu 184t) the laud in this town came into market, ami in November, 1841. the school section was sold. From this time to 18. "mi the settlement ami improvement of the township went steadily forward.

In April. lf>"'0. the town of Ihtrruigton eras organized under the general law of February 12. 1849. in pursuance of a notice bv the Sheriff of Cook County to the inhabitants of the town. Many of these inhabitants had come originally from Massachusetts, from the vicinity of, and many from. Great Barrington. in tint Stale': hence the selection of the name. Harrington, for their town. The meeting to organize was held April 2. 1850, in the school-bouse at the south end of Miller's Grove. On beingciillcd to order, William Adams was chosen moderator, and Jerome W. Kinsley clerk. Balloting .proceeded and the followin- officers were elected: Supervisor, William Do vol;

Clerk. ABah Miller; Assessor. Kdward Hawley; Commissioners of Highwavs, Henrv M. Campbell, C- I. Wihriesud Phillip N. "Gould; Justices of the Peace, William Hitchcock and Aaron Billings; Collector, Graves Ward, and Overseer of the Poor, Hezekiah KtUZflley. Four pounds were established - one in each quarter of the town. Hensselaer Nute was made Pound-master in the southeast quarter. John Gidilings in the southwest quarter, A. W. Bingham in the quarter, and Charles Hawley in the northern! unarter- At a social meeting held May 20, ]8."mi sixteen Overseers of Highways were appointed, OU0 for each road district, and Shadraek Shatlue was electe 1 Assessor, to till a vacancy. The following IS a list ,,f the various offlcers elected since this hrst election

Cominissmners of HiokwtUt. - W. Haw Icy, <!corgo Jack-son and M. 'R. Church. ls5i ; S. W. Kiugslcy, L. C. Allen and C. B. Ilawley. 1853 : Samuel Freeman, Ah ah Miller ami S. B. Church. 1853 : Samuel Freeman. George B. Stephens and S. H. Browning, 1854; George B. Stephens. Samuel Preeiuau and I). Richardson. 1853 : A. (' Buoklin, Freeman Martin and I). Kiclianlsou. 1850: G. T. Waterman. A. C.

Charles D. Miller and Freeman Martin, 1858; G. p. Smith. L. ('. Allen and I). C. Adams. 1859; Thomas Hyxer, Q. 0. Gardner and Thomas McDonald . l80u; Thomas McDonald. William Wortman and L. C. Lambert, 1861; S. \V. Slade. 1802; I». S. Couch and

Justices of (he Peace. - Homer Willniarth and George T. Waterman, 1854 ; Homer Willniarth and D. B. Brigga, 1858; Homer Willniarth and J. W. Ktngsley. 1862; J. W. Kiugslcy and A. B. Vangonler, I860; Homer Willniarth and J. W. Kingslev, 1871 and 1873; D. R. Richardson, to fill vacancy, 1874 ; Oscar Lawrence and George Jackson, 1875; J. W.

Iii 1800 a vote was taken on the place of holding the next town meeting, and Barriugtou Station received 100 votes, to 41 for the center of the town. In 187o and 1871 the statiou also received the highest number of votes, and in 1S73 the statiou received all 'he votes.

In 1850 the town was divided into sixteen road districts ; in 1851 into seventeen: in 1857 into eighteen ; in 185s into utueteen ; in 1860 into twenty ; iu 1861 into tweiitv-oiie ; in 1802 into twenty-two : iu 1864 into twenty-four; in I860 into twenty-five: and in 1882 the number was reduced to twelve.

7 he Schools - On November 23, 1840, a uotice was given of a school meeting, to be held at the house of W. H. Otis on the 14th of December. At the rueetiug an election was held on the question of dividing the town into school districts. The judges of the election wore William Van Orsdal and Jesse F. Miller, and Homer Willniarth was clerk. Seventeen votes were east for organization ; noue appear to have been cast against it. The Trustees elected were Phillip Ilawley, Homer Willniarth and Thomas Perkins. On January 1, 1841, the town was divided into four districts : No. 1 was the east half of the town : No. 2, the northwest corner : No. 3, the west center of the town, aud Wo 4. the southwest corner. District No. 5 was formed January 30, 1841. "Part District No. 1," formed in 1845, became Union District No. 10 in 1866. he treasurers of the school fund have been : Alvah Miller to January 1, 1845; John C Allen to April 4. 1848: William Vallette to April 22, 1848; William Devol to February 23, 1854, and Jerome W. Kingslev from that time to tbo prosout. The exact figures and racw respecting the origin and early growth of the WbOH fund do not appear on the records. As turned over by William Devol to the present treasurer, tcbrnarv 22. 1854. it was Ss2.289.52. at which «ia«a it »tiU remains. The first apportionment of interest on UN sehoolfund was mad3.I1.lv 1.1842. aud was asfollows- To District No. 1. 413.65; to No. 2.S10.47: to No. J. ?9.55 ; to No. 4. 431.40 ; and to No. 5, *S.6-.; » sum of 473.72. The rate of interest on the fund being then twelve per cent per annum, the fund itself must have been at that time about 035. 1843 the numbor of districts was increased to six: m 1840 to seven; in 1847 to eight; in 1858 to nine, and in 1867 to eleven. As a general thing the sclioois of this town are in a flourishing condition.

six-tenths miles from Chicago. The south purtof the village appears to have uL an early day belonged to Benjamin Fetter, who had a bond for a deed. Mr Fuller sold out to A. S. Down*, who was interested in the railroad. Mr. Downs sold out to Robert Campbell, who in 1854 laid out the town ; during this year the railroad wits built through the place, and the depot, which had previouslv stood at Deer Drove, about two mileseaslwarU, in the town of Palatine, was moved to Barriugtou in the fall. At this time there was but one house in the place, a log one, built by Ebin Oonant about the year 1850 Shortly after the dejart was moved to Barrington Mr. Felter moved into a log house standing north of the railroad, when.1 August llartman's store now stands. This house stood until 1S..7. At the time of the removal of the depot there were at this place, besides the log house built by F.bin t ..naut, a few shanties used bv grain buyers, and immediately afterward John Catfow built a' house, in 1*55. I.0WM Boombower built a house, in the same year Francis Heatley built two houses to rent J. S. Davis built on the Cuba side and L H. Bute moved to Harrington in 1857, building on the Cuba side in 1*58. M. B. Mcintosh movml here in September, 1*57. Richard Boyse, who called himself "one of the b'hoys," came liere about the saino time, as did also l^eouanl Loomis. Some of these wild IwyB gave nicknames to the boarding-houses or hotels at which they boarded, the nickname being derived from some es|tecially obnoxious dish served up to them. One of these names" still adheres to a building located near the Bennett House, on the Cuba side, called tbo «'Blagullion House." On this side Nathan Squares builfa store in ls5.'., as did also George Kla. In 18:>: Eil. Foster built a shantv-store on the Cuba side. In 1807 John Moody bought llowarth's house on the Harrington side and opened store in it. Both the Harrington and Cuba sides of the village kept growing, but with unequal paw, until the incorporation of the village in 1805. At this time there were alxiut three hundred inhabitants on both sides, ami about twelve houses 00 the Cuba side. On the Harrington side there was the pOSt-offioB, a drug store, a tavern, u blacksmith shop, and one or two stores. In 1*''.3 the move DtOUt was commenced for the incorporation of the village, which resulted in securing the passage of a social act «.f t he Legislature, which was approved February "; 1805, and is as follows : '*B* it mteUd, He., That the inhabitant* And residents of and Ukc. are hereby con»titute.l ami declared a My poli!ic nml corporate, bv the name and stvle of the President MM Trustees of the town of [Wrmgloii: that the said town shall consist of. ami include in its liuundaries. the tracts of land known a- the east half or the southeast quarter of section :t.i and the southwest quarter and the west half »f the southeast quarter of Section :»fi. Township J:i north. Itangc » east. U the county of bake; and the ea<t half of the northeast qiiartW of Se. ti..n 2. and the northwest quarter nod the west halt of the northeast quarter of Section 1. Township 42 north. Range W east, all in the State of Illinois."

The election which had liecn held November 18, 1803, for the incorporation of the town, and the subsequent election for Trustees, were declared valid. Section 4 of this act provided for the election of live Trustees on the third Monday in March. The election held under this section resulted in tho choice, as Trustees, of Homer Willmarth, Oscar Lawrence, M.

B. Mcintosh, A. K. Vangorder and G. Heimerdinger. On April 10. rules of order and business for the government of the town of Harrington were adopted and stan ling com in ittees appointed uud certain ordinances adopted, one of which provided for the issuing of licenses to sell liquors.

Holmes, L Colburn and Fred II. Five; 1878 - Fred II. Frve. II. II. Church. Fled llavvlev. H. Scott. L Colburn and A. S. Henderson: 187!» - II, H. Church, l\ Stotl, Henrv Sodt, Fred II. Frve. C. P. Hawley and A. S. Henderson ; lsso - A. S. Henderson. I . Stott, Henry Sodt. I nil H.Five.C. P. Hawley and II. II. Church; 18*1 - 11. II. Church. Henry So.lt and Fred H. Frve: 1*82 - A. S. Henderson, C. P. Hawley and W. T. Stott ; 1883 - 11. H. Church. Fred U. Frve and Ileiu v Sodt.

under the general law of the Slate, passed April 10, is;-,'. The Trustees took up, on the 20th of December, a petition of the people asking permission to vote on tbo question of so organizing. The |ictitioii was si"iicl hv thirtv-twoof the citizens, and at the election held Jaiiuarv*l8, 1873. there were cast fifty-seven votes for organization and none against, I nder this law the village has six Trustees instead of live, and tho Clerk was elected by popular vote. The t icks thus elected have Been: ^tT^m 1873-U; H. T. Abbott, lsto; John \\. White, 18.6- ;;.;8; II. T. Abbott. 18UI to 1SS3 inclusive.

Tlie school district of which the village of Barrington rorn.s a part is Cnion District No. 10. A school house was built in 1846 or 1847. on what is now the site of L. H. Bute's house. School was kept here until 18.13. but the name of the first teacher, as well as those of subsequent ones, have escaped the memory of the oldest inhabitant. In the year last mentioned the scbool house was moved and converted into Laptain Sabin's saloon. Two school-houses were 'hen used, one on the Harrington side, erected in UU,»1 the other on the Cuba side, erected in 1806. The two schools were conducted independently until 1868. when the districts were consolidated, aud now include a portion of each of three towns Barnngton, Cnba and FJa-the latter two in Lake County lho Cuba Soo|.h0U« was sold in August. 1883 and a new house erected in Barriugtou that year. It lltw- Story building with six rooms, and was first occumed September 17. A list of the principal teachers

The Mellimtisl '- Ejnu ujHil Vkwtk of ftarri nylon was erected on the Cuba side in the fall of 1868, and dedicated in the following winter. It is a frame building thirty-two by fifty feet, uiid cost ££,01)0. Tins society was a continuance of the class organised in 1844. by the Rov, Nathan Jewett, at the house of (>. A. White, thou on Section 23. Cuba. The same fall a large log school-house and church was built otl the southwest quarter of Sectiou 26. This was used by the Methodists until the full of is js, when the church at Barrington was ei"eoted. at the corner of Franklin and Ela streets, on the Cuba side.

The Mdhodist Church at Burrimjhn ('cuter was organized in 1840, with six members. John C. Allen was class leader. Phillip N. Gould was steward. The Other members were Mi s. Allen and Mrs. Gould, and Mrs. Sarah Miller, wife of Ahah Miller, and her sou, E. N. Miller. They worshiped in a school. house about thirteen years, when a church was built, u plain, neat frame edifice, thirty-four by fifty-two feet, with a short steeple and a bell, the whole costing $2,200. This society grew to be quite nourishing, so much so that ill 185S it was considered the strongest Church on the Dundee circuit. At this time it hud eighty-live members. Subsequently its numbers gradually diminished, and now it has only six members, the same as the original number. K. N. Miller is the only one of the original six that is still a member. Since 1801 this Church has been connected with and supplied from the Church at Barrington Station. The building up of Barrington Village drew many of the people thither from the central part of the township, which at tho same time reduced the membership of the Church at the Center and increased that of the Church at the village of Barrington. In 1872 their numbers here had so increased that a new church building was required. One was therefore erected in this year and dedicated December 22. 1873. It is a two-story frame, with spire, and eost,iucluditig furnishing and a'liue five hundred dollar organ, about $4,50u. The ministers hero since the erection of this building have been: Rov. Robert Bcatty in 1872; Rev. John T, Cooper, 1*73; llev. George K. Hoover, 1874-75: Rev." John Hitchcock, 18*6-77-78: Rev. Samuel H, Straits, 1879-80: Rov. Joseph Caldwell, 1861i and Rev. John Nate, 1882.83.

Deer (Jrove Society of the Emnyeliral Association was organized at Deer Grove, probably as early as 1849. For five or six years their meetings were held in a private house. Ono of their early ministers was the Rev. Jacob Sohaefle. In ls.vt they" built a church at Doer Grove, which was dedicated August 20 of that year, by Bishop John SeyberL Tho lirst trustees of ' this society were Lambert Miners, lVter Sieger, Lambert Listherke and Henry Klfriuk. After the Rev Mr

Schaefle, among those who have ministered to the society, were the Revs. 0. A. Scimake. John Schneider, Mr. Tobias, John Kiest and E. Mussel man.

Z ion's Society of the Eranyelical Association wag started at Barring ton in 1806. A small church was built at lirst and used uutil 1880, when a line largo buildiug was erected at a cost of 18,000. The lund owned by the society, upon which tho church stands, consists of half a block, and is valued at *l,6o0. The ministers here have been the following: Rev. John Kiest, 1866-07; Rev. E. Frieden. 1868; Rev. L Willman. 180!i-70; Hot. Phillip Hoffman, 1871-tt; Iter. A. S. Ileilman, 1874-76; Rev. Henry Meier. lH77-;ti; Ifev. Valentino I'orkol, 1880-82 ; Rev. C. Gagstetter. I>s3, and the presen' minister, Her. ('. Sinister. This society consists of somewhat over twenty members. The present trustees are Lambert Listherke, E 11. Laudwer. Fred II. Fryc, F. A. Lagerschulte, Louis Klfriuk, August Boelinier and Frederick RulofL

77<e t'nittd Entnyelkal Lutheran Church was organized in 1804 with twenty members. They worshiped in tho school-house about a year. The Rov. Joliu Bund preached about a year, when he was followed by the Rev. John lluuziker, who was the first regular preacher and under whom the church edifice was erected. It is a frame structure thirty. four by fiftysix feet, and cost *2,20O. Tho next preacher was tho llev. Mr. HofTciibrach, who remained about a year and was succeeded by the Rev. R, Krueger, whu remained two years. The Rev. William Hubs then remained two years, and was followed by tho llev. Mr. Krueger, who remained one yoar. The" Rev, Gustaf Koch was then pastor four years, and was followed by tlie Iiev. G. \V. Stark, who" remained two years, he by the llev. Christof Muuermanii, who remained two years, and he by the llev Ernst Gyr, who also remained two years. The present minister is the llev. Ernst Halm. The present membership of the Church is sixty. In connection with this Church there has alwavs been a school. A schoul-house was erected in 1876. 'Ihe minister has always been tho teacher, and the number of scholars is now forty-two.

Ihe baf>(i4 Church of Harrington Station was organized in connection with the Baptists from Burringtoii Cottier, who had previouslv moved un to the railroad town, in the fall of 1859. ' During the impious summer a church building had been erected ut u cost of ¥2.225. It is a frame structure, with II stone and brick basement. At the time of the commencement of the erection of this church the Rev. Mr. l>enliison was pastor, remaining, however, but u short time - not until the church was I in it-hod. He was succeeded by Ihe Rev. Mr. Morse, who remained about a war. Among the ministers who succeeded Mr. More have been the following: The Revs. Mr. Ban. Mr. O'Brien, Mr. Howey, Lewis F. Raymond, Mr. IMtner, C. C. Smith. Mr. Watts, Mr. Alford, W. T. Green. H P

The Catholic Church was organized about the veitr 1870 In 1873 thev bought the church building abandoned in 1872 bv the Methodists when they had completed their new edifice on the south side of the town. Sen ices are conducted once in four weeks : there i> no settled priest, and the membership unmbow onJJ * (tar,

The post-office was originally kept by .lohn .1. Bulloek at his house, ulanit two anil a half miles tmrthwest of i he present site of Barriiigton, lie was ap|M>inteil in ls-Vi. In 1855 it was moved to Barriug- Ion. mill .lohn Porter U'caine Postmaster. Mr. Porter was not an exm-diniiK' popular ollirial. anil numerous attempts were ma le to have him superseded. At lengili, in l*-~>^. John Jackson received his commission, ami held the ofHce until 1861. I>. H. Kiehurdson wa* appointed in IHbl. William Howarth in lS(i5, A. K. Towtueud, 1S01», ami Ijcrnv Powers, the present incumbent, in 1875. At present the villajCO of Harrington contains, in a>l<lition to the institutions above mill, one lloiiring mill, three lilacksmitb and wagon shops, two tin shops, one marble cutler, two drug stores, scum general stores, two hotels, three saloons, the post-otlice. anil about eight hundred inhabitants.

The experience of the vlllujce of Harrington with siiliMins is worthy "f note. A>-statii| elsewhere in Ibis sketch, one of the first ordinauivs passeil bv the Hoard of Trustees gmutetl the privilege of telling iptoxieating li'piors. L" eider this ordinance such lienors were sold until April. 1867. but there was in Harrington, as elsewhere even then, a strong prohibition dement among its citizens. This element secured the majority in the Hoard of Trustees, and on the Ltilb of April. 180?, the board passed Ordinance No. :i. prohibiting the ftule or exchange of ur traffic, in any kind of intoxicating drinks within the corporate limits of Barrinston. The penalty for selling in violation «>f this ordinance was lived for the tirst offense at *3 and COBta, and for the sc. ml offense the tine was from *5 to fan and c.si-. The prohibition ordinance was in force for two years. There were no saloons within the corporate limits >if the town ; they were removed just outside *aid limits, mid the drinking classes during iuliiieuee of an intoxicant. of making as much disturbance as possible within the limits of the town, for the purpose of exhibiting their independence, and of defying and outraging the prohibition sentiment. This stale of affairs was more intolerable to the majority of the people than the existence of the saloons with less disorder, and hence, OH April 3, I860, an ordinance was passed by the Trustees ftccnsiiig the sale of lienors within the limits of the tow u. This li.vuse ordinance lias been in force evor since, and mi the w hole gives much more general satisfaction than the prohibition ordinance.

apt' of fourteen he removed with his parent* to Illinois, localing in I'aUtin.', where hp remained until l*fH when he removed to Harrington. Hi* father died in Harrington at Ihe age of ninetv-otie rears. In 188:1 he commenced Ihe drug business as clerk for S. P. Parker, and remained with him for ten rears, during which time he also learned the jewelry business.

He established his present drug business in 1XT-"». He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, A. K. & A. and is Corporation Clerk, having held tin- position for three years He was also Town Clerk in Cuba Township. Lake County, four year*. He owns one-half interest in the store and lot three doors from the |xet-of|].-e. where he intends locating his business.

ASA T. BKVKKLV, farmer. P. (i. Klgin. was born in Harrington July 4. 1HH, sun of bysandcr and Jane. His parents came to Cook County in 1840. and located on a farm in Harrington, in tfcetioa 80, Township 49, Ranee 0, when- his father lived until his dentli, which occurred February 1, 1874. at the a.-e of fifty-five years. His mother died < letober 23, 1*04. at the age ut forty-four years. The old homestead contained ISO acres. The subject of this sketch on attaining his majority engaged in funning, purchasing .'{10 acres adjoining the homestead, in Sections 30 an.l HI, Township 42. Range !l. He made a specialty for years of raising grain and fattening stock; since is;ii. dairying ami raising cattle. Sleeping 2.V> head, which give 224 gallons of milk daily. In 1875 he purchased 114 ai res in Sections ill and 32, Township 42. Range 0. and in lNMOhe purchased a one-half interest in 830 acres, in Sections 27, 2*. 39 and <4. Township 41, Range t>. Kane Countv. He was married November 8. 1HM. to Miss Florence A. Schnonboven. They have hud two children - Carrie .1. and E. Florence. Mrs. Beverly died February <>. 1*>74, at the age of twenty-six years, lie was married February 20. 1870. to Miss Rachic Schonnhovetl, daughter of James and l.vdia.lanc Sehoonhoven, of Hanover. He has iH-en a member of the school board for eighteen veur*, and treasurer of the Harrington Mutual (iuarantee lii«uruiiee Association for nine years.

A. C. BUI 'KLIN, farmer, P.O. Hundec. was born in South Adams, Berkshire Co. Mass.. in 1*23, son »f Isaac and Aehsah Hiicklin. He came to Cook Counly in 183}, 1'K'atcd on a farm in Sections Is and 10, Township 42. Range 0. where he has since resided. He owns 880 acres of land and is engage.! in dairying, keeping about sixty-five cows. He was married itilHIO to Miss Julia S. .leiielss. They have two children - Frames and Henry I. Mrs. Bucklin died in 1S73, at the age of forty-seven. Me was married in 1877 to Miss Ktnma Merrill, who died in 1870. He was again married in 1881. to Mrs. Emma Miner, daughter <.f Russel II. and C. K. Mallory. He i« a member ol the Baptist Church, and has held various town offices. Ilcnrv I. Bucklin was lioru in Harrington, Cook Co.. III., in 1858, aon of Anson C. and Julia S. He enlisted, in 1*7>. in the 17th l iiiled States Volunteer Infanlry. Ill's regiment was at Ft. Sissiton and Ft. Yatea. He served the first year as private and was then promoted to Corporal. He was discharged in In**!, by special Older from the ear department. He then returned to Harrington and engaged in the Klgiu Watch Factory, where he remained tor two years. He then engaged in farming on the old homestead. Mr. Hueklin was married in l*<i to Miss May Webby, daughter of Jonathan and Man Webby.

J. H. COVF.V. P. O. Klgin. was horn in tireeno County. N. V . in 1830. son of K. \V. and Mary. He came to Cook Countv in 1848. with his parents, who located in Palatine Township, where thev resided until the father's death, which oiii.i red in 1801, at f he age of fifty-two years. The old homestead in Palai.nc was sold in 1881. His mother now lives with his brother. J. W. Covey, at the age of sixty-one years. Mr. Covev has Ijh-ii engaged in farming, and from 18410 to 1882 lived" in Harrington Township on a farm in Section 23, which contains seventy-two acre*, lie still owns the farm, which he rents. He also owns a fine residence and two lots in Elgin. Mr Covev was married in 1*00 to Miss Caroline K. Salun, .laughter" of S. R. and Phcbc Sabin. They have three children - llcrlieit K., Merrels K.and Minnie E. They are member* of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was Constable of Harrington for three years, ami member of the school board for about, twenty years. . ,

JOHN F. CtiWDIN. farmer. P. 0. Barriiigton, was born in Berkshire County. Mass , in 1820. son of A.icl and Lbnor. He came t«> Cook Countv in 1840, and loeata.l iu Harrington.

and 21. Township 42. Rang.- 0. Ho is engaged in dairying, keepinr kbout twenty-five cow*. In lSOo he was married to Mis* Kbneda Messer. daughter of Nelson and Susan Messer. Thev have had eight children ; seven are now hving-sarah, I aura llerla rt A.. Eleanor. Pearl. Mary and Maud. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Mrs. Cowdin the Baptist Church. He has been Collector of He enlisted in August, 1802, in Company K. 88th Regiment Illinois Volunteers, and participated in the battle of

Vti born in 1834, son of Klijuh and Olive Dickinson, anil was raised in his native State. At the age of twenty-two he was married to Miss Surah C1. Richardson, daughter of Carlton and Mars- Richardson, andcumo West the same year. 1 8-">«, and located in Steele County, Minn., where he engaged in farming, remaining eight vears. They hail une ehild. George E.. who was born in 18o7.Ving the first white child born in Aurora, Steele Co.. Minn. In 18114 he enlisted in Company [), 1st Minnesota Volunteer Heavy Artillery, and took part at the battle of Nashville. He was detailed in the hospital department for six months, being mustered out in August, 18G5. In I80U he moved to Barrington. Cook Co., 111., where he now resides. In is?.' he purchased the drug business of S. P. Parker, who kept the first drug store established in Harrington. He now owns the store and a residence adjoining. He is a member and a steward of the Methodist Episcopal Church, also a MttbN of tile G. A. H., Post No. 275. and holds the office of notarv public.

HEN'UY W. DOtiXBrSCII, M. 1>.. physician and surgeon, was born in Hanover, Cook Co., in 1*00, son of II, and Sophia Dornbusch. lie was educated at Palatine, 111., and at Bryant & Stratum* Business College. Chicago. In March. 18*3, he graduated iron, the Rush Medical College. In 1882 he practiced under his preceptor. Dr. II. E Wadhams. at Palatine and Arlington Heights. In the spring of 1883 he located at Harrington. Dr. Dornbusch devotes his entire lime and energies hi- | rof Mi< i i a td hi has sua i ede.l - inild -ig up > large practice.

LYMAN DUNKLEE. farmer, Section HI, Township 42, Range 8, was born in Windham County, Vt., in 18iKi, son of Kli and Betsey 11. Duuklee. In 1828 "he moved to Steuben County, X. Y- where he lived until 1840. when he came to Illinois and located in Bnrrington Township, on the farm on which he resided for thirty years. In 1870 he sold his farm and purchased the one where he now resides, which contains one hundred acres. He it engaged in the dairy business and keeps twenty-six cows. Mr. Dunklee is also a carpenter and joiner by trade, anil has followed this in connection with farming. He was one of four who built the first framed sehoolhoiiso in town, used for many years by the Baptists. He was. married in 1*14 to Miss Elmeda Messer, daughter of Daniel and Lydia Messer. They have had six children, three unw liviug^-Chnrlcs S.. Freeman S. and Elizaheth C. Mr. and Mrs. Dunklee are members of the Baptist Church, having been identified with the Church since 1830. He was a member of Die school hoard for twenty years, and has l>cen Colin-tor and Assessor o' 'he township. He is a Republican in polities and was formerly an abolitionist. He is a strong temperance advocate, and has ever been actively interested on ail guest inns of reform, lie was one of the originul members of the Baptist Church of Barrington Center, and was one of the committee to draft the constitution and articles of faith for the Church.

HENRY FKF.YE. farmer. Section 24. Township 42. Hange 9, was born in Palatine Township, Cook Count v, m 1851, son of Theodore and Sophia Frcyo. lie was marrieil in 1880 to Muss Anna Daiiimermnn daughter of llenrv and licsma l>ammerman. They have ono child, Hattie. He located in Barrington in 1H80, where' he owns a farm containing eightv acres, and keeps ten cows. Mr. and Mrs. Freye are members of the United Evangelical Church. He is a "memlicr of the school board. In politics he is Republican.

D. N. HAVEN, farmer, Section 23, Township 42. Range !), was born in .lefferson Couutv, N. Y., in 1811), son of Samuel and Lydia Haven. In 1844 he came to Illinois and located in Barrington Township, where he has since resided. He owns a farm containing 235 acres, und is engaged in dairy business, keeping forty cows. He was married in 1850 to Miss Rnchael Claflin. daughter of Walter Clallin. They him- ten children - 0. D., F. <;., Liliie, Emma, Mary, Martha, DeWitt. Willie II.. Walter und Frances. Mrs. Haven died in 1881, at theageof fifty-two years. Ue is a member of the Baptist Church and has been member of the school board for a number of vears. When he first came to Harrington his farm was wild prairie. 1 here wem but six houses on the road from his place to Chicago, and but few settlers.

A. S. HENDERSON, Imrdware merchant, was born in Mcllcnry County. 111., in 1843, son of Kli and Cornelia Henderson, and was raised on a farm. On attaining his inujoritv he engaged in the hardware business. In ISMl lie came to Hurrmgton. and established his present business. lie is located on Cook Street, fourdoors south of the post-office. He carries a full line of hardware, stoves and furnishing goods. He first established the business under the firm name of Chase & Hen- name of Henderson & Willmarth. since which time Mr. Henderson has conducted the business alone. His business has increased about three hundred percent since its establishment. He enlisted, in 1801. in Company K, 8th Regiment Wiieonsiu Volunteers; entered the service as private, and was promoted tn First Lieutenant of Company II, 3d Regiment Mississippi Colored Troops, He participated in the engagements at Sbiloh, Corinth. Ilawley's Springs. Wilson's Creek, Yicksburg. and other engagements of his command. He was mustered out in 1 1, einl er, 1 -i." . wa - i arricd In I8«(i tn M -- lit-i r r.u Ilutchins, daughter of Henry and Priscilht Hutchins. They have had five children - Jennie, Josephine, Alfred, Mabel, and an infant. He is a member of the I. U. 0. F., and of the ti. A. It.. Post 873; has also been a member of the Corporation Board for nine vears, and for six years was President of the board. Ho commenced the study "of law in 1875, spending . three vears in the office of Coleman & Joslin, in F.lgin. He has practiced in - he Justice and District Courts for eight years.

ARTHUR J. HENDRICKSON, farmer, P. U. Dundee, was born in Barrington. III., in 1851, son of Curtis and Julia, who were among the carlv settlers of Bairiiigton. They were married in 1843, and had" four children, two now living - Arthur J. and Julia. On attaining manhood the subject of this sketch engaged in forming, lie was married in 1877 to Fram es A. Stead, daughter of Jaines Stead, and they have had three chitdp n, .v i i » In ing - Zulu and [jola. lie is a met ilicr ni th< Masonic fraternity," A. F. & A. M.. Dundee Lodge, No. 190 He has been Collector and Constable of Barrington for the last seven vears. His father died, in 1853, of hydrophobia. His mother is now living in Klgin, at the age of sixty year*.

M. D. HENDRICKSON, farmer. Section 14, Township 42, Range !t, was born in ( iswego Countv, N. Y.. in 1841. son of John and Marv Hendrickson. He ciitne with his parents to Illinois in 1844". they locating on a farm in Harrington, where his father died in 1877. Mr. Hendrickson n»w owns the old homestead, where he was engaged in farming until 1882. He was married in 1803 to Miss Louisa Rosenkrans. daughter of Horace and Marin Rosenkrans. They have three children- Harrv F.., Minnie L. and Millard V. Hendrickson. In Oetober. i.883. lie moved to Elgin. 111., and now rents his farm. During i la.-: yi ar he ha- I een engagi -3 a* a drug »al'>"i»a John Hendri. k-r.ii, father of the subject of the above sketch, was born in Salem. Washington Co., N Y.. in 1790. jne«rjy life he went to Oswego County, where he lived until 1844, when he came to Illinois. He was married in 1818 to Miss Marv Curtis. She was burn in 17tK They had six children, five of which are now living - Julia A., Keria D.. Norman U., Delia M. and M. I). Mr. and Mrs. Hendrickson were members of the Buptist Church, he being deacon for many year*.

MARTIN G. HENDRICKSON, farmer. P. O. Dundee, was born in Barrington, Cook Co., III., in 1850. His narents, Norman and Kmilv. were among the early settlers of Barrington. They were married in 18-55, and had four children - M (»., Jemiie and Edna. Thcv were residents of Barrington until 1881, when they moved to Elgin. The subject of this sketch on attaining his majoritv engaged in farming, and is now living on the old homestead. He was married in 1881 to .Miss Linnie CI.iv. daughter of J. B. and Uura Clay, and they have one child, Roy L., born in 18S3. Mr. Hendrickson is a member of the school board. T

WILLIAM HOWARTH, merchanl, was born in Bury, Lancashire. England, January 25, 1831, the son of Abraham and Ksther Howarth. He came to America with his parents in l*w, they locating in Rhode Island, where they remained for three vea'rs; then removed to Du Page County, 111., and after two vears and a half moved to Cuba, Lake County, where he remained twenty-one vears, farming. In 18G3, Barrington, Cook Countv, he engaged in the carpenter business for two years, and then established his present mercanti lies*. He owns th lis building, which Is forty eight feet front ami two stories high. He hns the most extensive business in Barrington, carrying a full assortment of general disc, mid. by industry and personal application to his liumness, has accumulated a competency. He was married in ioj« to Miss Sophia E. Rose, daughter of James and Cynthia Rose. Thcv have had one child, deceased- Mrs. Howarth is a member of t he Baptist Church. Mr. Howarth was master in 1805, and held that office for four years. He serveu for two terms as Corporation Trustee. , , ,

1). It. JENCKS. P. o. Elgin, was bom in North Adams. Mass., in 1837. son of Henry and Amelia Jencks He <-*m|"0 Cook County with his parents ill 1841. They locjtad ««- farm in Barrington Township, where he lived for eight years, wiien thcv moved to Dundee: theiiee in 1873 to Wpnmother died in 1870. at the age of sixty-six years, and n>» »»'n" in 1870, at the age of eighty-six. His father was a soldier in the War of 1*12. was commissioned Second Lieutenant, promoted First Lieutenant, and subsequent!, to Captain; he was in command of tin- l.arUir at Newport. Mr. JencRs was for many years engaged in the drug, dry good* and grocery business. In 1*73 lie eugugv-d in the insurance business, which he has since foilow.d. lie was married in 1N.V.I to Mi-s Eluals-th A. Hollistcr, daughter of A. S. and Eliza llollisl.-r. They have had one child. Mr. . J clicks and wife arc nieinteranf the Haptist Church- lie is a member ..f the Masonic fraternily. A. V. & A. M., Monilor Lodge, No. 190; a Royal Arch Mason.

Templar* Lodge, Nt>. 43*). He has teen a uu-inter of the City Council of Elgin for five years, lie was appointed Postmaster of Pumice by President Lincoln in 18*11, and held the ap|M>intment for six years; he was also Township Treasurer for two years.

DANIKL S. JEN't Ks, farmer. P. O. Dundee, was born in South Adatiis in IS.'.'t. son of Henry and Lydia. Hit mother died in 1835. Hi? parents had sjx children: two are now living - I). S. and W. T. His father was sul>se'piciitly married to Mrs. Amelia Kohinson; thev had two children, <iiie now living. Dennis K. The subject of" this sketch came to Cook Count y with his parents, and located on a farm in Harrington, where they resiili-d for a number of years, when they moved to Dundec and sub-equeiiUv to Elgin, 111., where he' died in 1*7*. at the age of eight) -foiir years. Mrs. Jcncks died in Dundee, at the age of seven! v. Mr. .lencks owns a farm containing 173 acres, and keeps fifty cows, lie was married in 1HU to Mis- Nancy K. Waterman. Thev have had four children - lohriT.. William H., George A. and Charles D, His wife died in i**n. He was married in ixsi to Miss Sophia llawl. v. daughter of Stephen and Jane SimpklM. lie has heM various lown

I'YRCS W. KRLLOUU, residence and P. «>. Klgtn. was bam in Columbia County. ST. V.. in 1*18, wmol Horace and Mary, lie came to Illinois in l*3tl and located in Koekford, Winnebago County, where he engaged in farming for four years. He then moved to DuPage County, where he remained until 1*5*. In 1*17 and 1*4* he w«» engaged in buying grain in Chicago, and for a number of years was engaged in tioating on the canal. In 1*">* be moved to Harrington mid located on of four years he moved to Jefferson, where he *l« engaged in hotel-keeping for four and a half years. He then returned In his own farm, where he remained two year*, selling the farm in 1**!». lie afterward moved to Harrington Station. He was married in 1*12 to .Miss Lanorn Stephens, daughter of Noah and boil Stephen-. Thev have had five children - Mary. Horace. Miles. Charles ami Sarah A. Mrs. Kellogg died in 1*75, at the age of fifty-one years, He was married in 1*,* to Mrs. I/nretta W. Mar-hall, daughter of Austin and Beta?? W. Warner, who were early settlers of Jo Daviess Cunt v. Mrs. Kellogg is a member of the Congregational Church. Her parents assisted in t he organization of the first Congregational Church in Nora, then known as Clielsa.

J. W. KIXGSLKY, farmer and Justice «.f the Peace. P. O. Harrington, was born in Berkshire, Mas.... in 1*21. the or llezakiah and Joanna (Well-, Kiugdey. He came to Illinois in l*|i» and located at Aurora, where he remained two years. In 1*42 he removed to Harrington and loeateu on Lis farm in Section 21. where he resided until 1**2, when he removed to the village of Harrington. He still owns the farm, which consists of 121 acres, all under cultivation. He was married in 184.-) to Miss Pollv T. Pein e, who died in 1*17. He was married in 1*1* to Miss Harriet MarlcM, who bore him ot nils!.

Alfred. His wife died ill 1853, and he was married in 1X5. to MUs Clarenda Appleb.-c, daughter of Gilbert and Betsey A. Appletee, who has born him two children - W ilhs and ( urne. Willis died in 1*77. at the age of seventeen years. Mr. Kingsley is a member of the Methodist Kpiscopal Church. He has held the office of Justice of the ['.-ace f..r twenty years. He was elected Town Clerk at the -econd election after the organization of the township, and held that office for twenty-one consecutive years. He has teen Su|*rvisnr and Collector for several rain, and 'has served in the capacity of Assessor for eleven years. He was Department lb-venue Assessor rrrm 1*81 to 1*115.

S. W. KINGSLKY. farmer, was born in North Adams Berkshire Co., Mass., in 1818. son of Klisha and Hannah Kingslev. In the spring of 1*40 he came to Illinois and located in Harrington Township, three miles east of Dundee, on the farm where he resided for fort T-one years. In the spring « 1*H2 he moved to Harrington Village, and rents he. farm, which now contains 400 acres. He has teen extensively engaged in dairying for many years, owning eighty cows; also been an extensive breeder 'of' short-horns, Hulstein and Ayrshire cattle, and always has taken an active part in the Agricultural Society of Kane County, being one of its directors fur three vears. lie is a member of Stale Agricultural Society, and vice- President of the State Dairymen's Association. He was one of the committee on slock at the "Agricultural State Pair in 1883, held at Chicago, He was married in 1*41 to Miss Waity Waterman, daughter of George T. and Eunice Waterman; they have raided seven children - Mary Sarah .1. , Hannah M., Nancy N-, Harriett K.. A lace A. and Henry K. He has teen Supervisor of the town for twelve years, anil also Collector and Commissioner for - number of years. He is Kepubliean in politics, and has always taken an active interest in local nfTairs of his party. He shipped the first milk from Dundee to Chicago, to Floyd lliggins. In the early years on his farm he Imul.-d to Chicago, with ox team, oats which he sold for ten cents |kt bushel.

H. II. LANDWKU, farmer, was born in Prussia in 1824, son of Henry and Anna Landwer. He came to America at the age of "twenty-three, locating in -Chicago. After two years he engaged to work on a farm at Dunlap's Prairie. Three years afterward he purchased eighty acres of prairie land a part of the farm which he now owns, consisting of 32*1 acr.-s adjoining the village of Harrington, beautifully located on high ground, with fine buildings and under a high state of cultivation, making it one of the most desirable farms in the town, valued at *JH0 per acre, lie was married in 1852 to Miss Hannah Mullcr. who bore him one child, Hannah Landwer, deceased. His wife died in 1853. He was married in 1*51 to Mis-. Fredre.-a lieka, who bore him eleven children, eight of whom survive - Fredrick Z. Mary. Mina, Henry A., Kiuma, Libbic, Sammy and Martha. He is a member Of the German Evangelical Association, ami class leader, having held that position for twenty years. lie has also teen trustee and treasurer for about the same time. He served as l'oa.l Commissionarlof Harrington for eight years.

G. II. LANDWER. firm of Landwer Jv Plagge. merchants, was Iwrii in Pnc^ia in 1*4(1, son of Lambert and Louisa l.nidwer. At the age of six years he came with his parents to America, who located in Barrington. He worked un a farm until seventeen years of age, when, after serving an apprenticeship in the carpenter business for four years, he engaged as builder and contractor for thirteen years, and in 1*7* established the mercantile business, under the firm name of Landwer & Plagge. Their store is located on the corner of l 'oofc and Railroad streets, where thev carry a full assortment of general merchandise. Their trade has increased about one hundred per cent sin-c its establishment. He was married in l*r>7 to Mi>s Menu Kropp. daughter of Henry and Chariot! Kropp. Thev have had seven children: five of Whom survive- Matilda', Charles, William Beniamin ami Rom. Ce is a member of the German Kvangelical Association.

John

of George and Kl-abien Plagge. He was raised on a farm. In 1*7* he began the mercantile business, under the above named rlrin. Hewaamarried in l**uto Miss Sophia Nonlmeier, daughter of John and Dorothv Nonlmeicr. They have two children - Keuten 11. and Loefla M. He is u member of the German Kvangtdicul Assm iat ion.

JAMES R LANK, P.O. Elgin. Kane Co., II., son of Justus It. and Sarah S. Lane, who came to Cooklounty in IMKii 'ii I lo.ii'.- I mi P. rr id- n. whs U.ni in ' heshirc Berkshire Co Miss. Novemlier 17. 1852. His father enlisted in Iftttitl Company K. lb»h Illinois Volunteers He was one of the three fn>in his eoin|«nv who voluntnereil to join the memorable " forlorn hope " which stormed the works at Vicksburg on the 22.1 of June, 1*13. His companions were iK.th wounded, himself escaping unhurt but only to receive his death wound a few days later, just tefore the fall of Vicksburg. Cpon his father's death the charge of the family fell upon the subject of this sketch. They purchased a farm 'in Section 22, Harrington, in 18fi5 where they resided until 187H, removing in that year to hlgm. in lwt .Mr. Lane sold the farm and has since been engagwl in the real estate business, at the present time owning vormderable i.ropcrtv in Klgin. His parents were married m 1*:)0 Three Juiues R. S., lUiis.- and William P., were born to tan^The Zt named died Febnmrv 22. 1881 His mother is now :ivlng, at the age of sixty-three, with himself and sister -Mr. Lane is unmarried.

I ISC \U L \WKKNCE. Justice of the Peace and carpenlcr, was l«'.ni in Westchester County. N. Y.. in 1820, son of John and Kliaiteth A. Uwrence. In early life he learned the trade of hi* father, which was carpenter and builder He worked at his trade in and near New York City until 18uo, when ho came I o Chicago, where he remained two years. In 1857 he located at Harrington, where he hM since resided. Ho was married in 18liu to Miss Laura A. Whedon. daughter of Samuel and Filora Whedon. Mrs. Lawrence died in 1880. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. He is Republican in politics, lie is Justine <>f the Peace, having sex*ed nine years in I-ake Countv ami four years in Cook County, has been Trustee of the village of" Harrington for six years, and was Clerk of the Hoard of Trustees for several years.

ALEXANDER H. MclLIRE, farmer. wasliorn in Broome County. X. V., in 1*05, son of William and Sarah iKurnharn) McClure. lie was raised in his native State, where he was engaged in farming and lumbering. In 1830 he came to Illinois, and located a farm in DecrGrovc, Barriugton Township, where lie resided until 185(1, when he moved to the village of Harrington, where he has since resided. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and trustee, having served the Church in that capacity since 1*58. He was one of the five members that constituted the Church at its organization, lie was married in 1H.U to Mi- Elizabeth Linscomh, who bore him two children - Sarah and Caroline. Sarah died in 18j9 and Caroline in 1SC0. lie was among the earlier settlers of Cook County. The land not being surveyed when he made his location, he hail much trouble with parties who attempted to jump his claim, lie had hi* house burned at one time by parties who were determined to drive him oil. but he maintained his right ami secured his farm. His father was a soldier in the French and the Revolutionary wars.

M. B. Mi lNTOSH, lumber dealer, was' born in Albany County, N. in 1*17, sun of Alexander and Betsev (Wootf) Mcintosh. He was raised and married in hi* native State. In 1851 he came to Illinois ami located at Freeport. In 1855 removed to Northfleld, Cook County, mid in September, 1857, located at Barriugton, where he now re-ides. He was engaged for three years in carrying passengers from the railroad station to the country. In 18uUho established the lumber business, in which he is now engaged. His yard is located on the north side of the railroad track, northwest of the depot, lie carries in stock a full line of sash, doors, blinds, glass and building materials, lie was the first notary public appointed in Barriugton, and he has held that office for ttveutv-four years. He was elected Police Justice in 1870, mid held that office for seven tears. In 1877 he was elected Justice of the Peace, and held that office for four vesr*. He served on the Board of Corporation Trustees three vears, and on the school board for twenty years. Mr. Mcintosh is a Democrat in politics, mid has always taken an active |>art in the political issues of the country, lie is a trustee of the Baptist Church, being one of the first elected at its organisation, and was one of the two members ,if the building committee that built the church in 1H00, at which lime be was Church clerk and trca«- urer. He was married in 18UI to Mi-s ElminaC. Phillips daughter of Kuel and Sarah (L indent) Phillip.. They have had eight children, three of whmn survive - Emma .1. Lines, Me vm l . and Francis \\ . He i, extensively engaged in apiculture, and ha* now s.xty swarms of bees. He is also engaged In money-loaning. n *

LAMBERT MEINERS. farmer, was bom in Germany in l*n>. son or Jiihn and Anna Meiners. At the age of tweiitvseven he came to America, and after six months spent in New Wk State came to Chicago, where he worked for eleven years at teaming, in 18)!» removing to Harrington Township, two miles south of the village, where he located « farm, on which he resided for twenty-eight vears. it eonsHing of

R. N. MILLER, farmer. Section 18, was bom in Steuben County, V V. in 1815 son of Altai, and Sarah J. Miller A the age of twenty-one left, his native State, and came to lllinois and located on the farm where he now res les wl h the bmd w 17!,' "IT" 'I"10 S" "( making hls b"" . was w \, " m.ark",- lhc t*wn*lp.7( Harrington holder and Julia M. Malan. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Biirringtou Center, the first Church organi*ed in the township.

JESSE M. MILLER, fanner, Sections 24 and 25, was horn in Steuben County. N. V., in 1824, son of Alvah and Sarah J, Miller. At the age of thirteen years he came with his parents to Illinois, thev locating on a farm in Barrington Township, where ther resided untlthis father's death, in 1875. The subject of this sketch, on attaining his majority, began farming on Sections 34 and 35, on which farm he resided for twentyone years, and still owns. In 1871 he moved to the village of Harrington, where he now resides. He was married in 1818 to Miss Deziah B. Seymour, daughter of John and Elizabeth Seymour. They have had three children, two of whom survive - Sarah E. Brown and George n. Mr. and Mrs. Mdler arc memlicrs of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he has been a member of the Quarterly Conference for over thirty years, and has filled nearly every office usually filled by laymen, at the present time filling the offices of trustee, steward and class leader. He hits also lieeli school director for six years,

REV. JOHN NATE, Methodist Episcopal clergyman, was born in England in 18o2. sou of John M. and Ellen Nate. His parents came to America in his infancy, and located in New York in |8;(0 then removed to Illinois. The subject of this skel h revived his education at thi Ml Morris Scii.-.twy. In 1852 he was licensed to exhort, and in 1853 as aininistcr. He joined the Illinois Conference in 1855, and was transferred lo the Rock River Conference in 1858, and ill Iktober, 1859, ordained elder. His first work in the ministry wa* as agent of the American Bible Society: his first charge was Mechanicsburg, and hi* first charge in the Rock River Conference was at Rochelle, III., where he located the Church and built a parsonage. In 1837, at Wlieaton, he located the present Church of that place. 11 is next charge was at Napcrville and Turner's Junction. In 1800 and 18(12. he was stationed at Kanevillc and McIIcnry. In the latter part of that year he accepted the chaplaincv to the seamen at Milwaukee, W is., under ihechargc of the Western Seamen's Friends Society. He founded the first Seamen Church in Milwaukee. In 1804 hewas unpointed district sccivtarv and superintendent of Missions for the West, including the territory lying west of Detroit., with henduunnens at Chicago, lie remained in that position for ten years, his residence during the time being at Evnnston. In 1874 he organized a Church and erected a church building at Raven*- wood. He wa* appointed to the Market-street Mission in Chicago, and for four years held the position of temperance niissioniirv. In 188!) he was stationed at Crete. III., in 1881-82 at Malite'no, and in the fall of 1882 at Barrington. his present charge. lie has always been an earnest temperance worker and an ardent prohibition advocate. He was married in 1855 to Miss Mary J. E. Leonard, daughter of Rev. J. H. and Susannah (Lockwood) Leonard. The issue of the marriage has been seven children, live of whom survive - John I,, Mary S., Ada B.. Joneph C. and Raymond J. He is n member of the Grand Division of the Sons of Temperance, and Past Grand Worthy Patriarch,

E. Il, NELSON, farmer and millwright, was born in l»lseg>j I on, tv, N. \ ., in 1812, son f William and .hi-\;.U Nelson. When he was ouite young his parents removed to Mad (sOO County, where he lived until lSJtfl, when lie came to Illinois. After some time spent in Chicago, he went to Milwaukee, where he remained for one year, after which he was engaged on the capitot building in Madison. He subsequently assisted in building a mill at Sheboygan Falls. In the summer of 1837 he was employed on the Government survey of publie lands north and west of Milwaukee. While be was at work on the first sawmill built in Madison be made a trip to Milwaukee wit h three voke of oxen and got a steam boiler for the mill. Then were no "roads, and he had to ford the streams, it taking him sixteen davs to make the trip. His hmther. John Nelson, who was engaged with him at Madison, was taken sick during his absence in Milwaukee, and died soon after his return, hts

320 acres. He resided on that farm until 1«S0. w,|en lie moved to Barriugton. He is engaged in the dairy business, and owns sixtv cows. He was married in 1840 to Miss WjMJ Brnwnell. daughter of Robert and Susan Brownell. Thev fight children, three of whom are now living - " 'illhave had four cb'ildre'tl, two of "whom ' iain, Jeremiah and Nellie Nelson. He has been Supervisor ot Ij»ke Countv and Town Clerk of Cuba Township for a number or years, fie is Republican in pedilie*. ..

ROBERT NIGHTINGALE, farmer. Section 24, Township 42, Range 0. P. o. Barrington, was born in Cambridgeshire. England, in 1820, son of Joseph and Sarah Nightingale. Ue fjinip t<> America in 18ol nml located in Cook County, where he !m< since resided. He was married in l8."i8to .Miss Hannah Ix'avin. daughter of John ainl charlotte l>'av.lt. The* have six children - William, E.izabsth A., Florence. Anna. Robert and lieorge. Mr. Nightingale locate*! on the fiirni where be now resides in 1*7 1, owning S(H( mi is. under n high clrtt<- of cultivation. In politics he is Republican* He is Commissioner of Highways of Harrington Township, having served for five year*, ami i« school director. He is engag.d in dairying, anil keeps forty rows.

<}. ('. Ol'IS, P. O. Harrington, was linrn in Harrington, Cook Countv, in 1*43. Ills parents were William 11.. born in 1*0*. ami f/ivina kfEdmonvlU), born in lv«W. natives of Jefferson County. N. V. ; were marrie 1 in island had eight children, six im>w living - Eliza M., .lames J., Charles It.. <;.<'.. John . I. ami Eugene. * His father in .ally life learned .-hip carpentering, whieh he followid tniiiiy years. He came to Om County in 1 I>ut did ii"t bring the family until 1X17. In the spring of 1X38 he came t" ibtrriugton and located on a farm in Section 1\ Township 4'2. ICiinge 1». containing Xtti acres, where he resided uulil hi* death. This farm is now owned Ijv the subject of this sketch, who is engaged in farmingan.l dairying, keeping seventy c.ws. .Mr. Otis', brothers all served in the late war and receive I honorable discliargcs at the close of their services.

S. I'. I'AKKEit. <lruggi-l and jeweler. wa< born in Chenango County. X. V.. in 1*22. II- was raised in his native State and at the age »f t went v -one came |i> Illinois, and located at Crv-tal Lake. Mclleury County, remaining for twelve rears. In I8.V> he moved to Harrington, and in company » III I»r. Craudall establish.-.! the lirst drug store I here, and also carried on the jewelry business. Two year* afterward he purchased the interest of llr. Crandall, and f>r sevent.-en years carried on the business alone, when ho sold the entire business ... t It'. .. nsou. II- was marr «1 in UWS '-- M -- I 1009 i Turner. I hev have had two children -Eliza A. and Emma A. His wife died in 1*71. and he w .» married in 1*7"' to Mr.. Adaline F. Daws, daughter of Lewis and I'olly Bute. He is a meinlier of the Masonic fraternity. A. F A. M.

LEROY POWERS, merchant and Post master, Was born m Cortland Counlv. N. V., in 18IJ. son of l.yman and Mary A. (Uke> Power*. At the age of ten years he came to Illinois with hi. parents, who locate.! in Lake Counly. where they now reside, at the advanced ages of eighty-two and «tahtj vears. He was raised on his father's farm. In ISM M Minted Ifl Company 1.52.1 Illinois Volunteers, and p.rt.cpated in the battle of Corinth, lirst and second battles of Atlanta. IWutoitville. and other eiigag. iu. nts of bis command, being mustered out in Jul v. l*o.*i. In he was married to Miss Hannah Kingslev. daughter of S. W. and Unity hingsley. In 1887 be engug>-d in mercantile business at Uimoea,

111., in two years removing to Harrington, where he formed a part nership with II. <i. Willmarth. After twelve years he purchased the interest of Mr. Willmarth. and has since .-oniluct.-d the business alone. II. carries a full stock of general merchandise. He was appointed I'ost,na-ter in 187* and now holds Ihat Offlce. He is a meinlxT of the Masonic fraternity. A. K. & A. M. _ . .

(iEolttiK 1*. PROl'TY. fanner. S.-clion -.'7. lownshlp 4., Rang.!* wa« U.rn in Stamford, Vt., in 18211. He was married in 1*13 to Mi-s Prudence l-a'.e. They had ten children, seven now living-* icorge, Elijah. Charles Mwritt, Mary. Prudence a-.d Halt.-. He was ,. member of the Masonic fraternity. A. P. ft A. M. Mrs. Proutv died jn He was married again in isr.8 to Mrs. Kate Dim,, daughter of leni) W.and Martha A. Dorset t. She bad Awj ch.ldren IwhCT former marriage -Hattie. Anna and W I lie. Mr. I rout) located in Illinois in 1*14. In 1*7" be purchased th- Tarn, in Barrington Township, where he resided until bisdinth. which occurred in 1**1 The farm is now owned by Elijah I'.. M« rritt W.and Mrs. Proutv. and contains KiO acre; I he) « engaged in dairying and own thirty-live eow;. BlijttJI V. was bom in Uke Count v in 1*V.. and Merr.tt VV . it. l*ti,5