Livingston County, Illinois - The whole text, 1878 (part 23 of 25)

HENRY B. WATSON, farmer; P. 0. Forrest ; born near Torringford, Litchfield Co., Conn., Feb. 5, 1837 ; is the son of George and Jane (Belden ) Watson , in December, 1844, came West to Warren Co., 111. Nov. 3, 1862, enlisted in Co. A, 1st Wis. Heavy Artillery ; spent three mouths recruiting in Milwaukee and Ra- cine Cos.; Feb. 5, 1863, he joined the regiment at Alexandria, Va. ; served till February, 1864, in the defenses around Washington ; July 11 and 12, was in the engagement with Early's forces when they advanced to within four miles of the Capital, defending the city from Forts Stevens, DeRusse and Staunton; Aug. 2, 1864, was detailed as Headquarters Guard of Gen. DeRusse's command, 2d Division, 22d Army Corps ; Jan. 26, 1865, was examined before Gen. Casey's Board of Examiners and by it passed and recommended as Second Lieutenant, 1st Class, U. S. A.; Feb. 5, 1865, received commission and ordered to join 11th U. S. Artillery; March 13, 1865, was mustered and accepted into the service by Capt. Chamberlain at New Orleans, and was assigned to Co. B., 11th U.S. Artillery, at Fort Jackson, La.; Oct. 25, 1865, was mustered out of the service ; at the date of mustering-out, the regiment received as dues from the Goverment, $24,155.09. March 6, 1866, purchased the eighty acres of land on which he now resides. Was married Nov. 11, 1868, to Emma J. Francis, a native of Ohio ; has two children - Flora A. and Thomas F. Republican ; Congregational. Has been School Director five years and President of the Forrest Farmers' Mutual

THOMAS WEEKS, farmer; P. 0. Fairbury ; was born near Barnstable, Devonshire, Eng., Oct. 26, 1835 ; in June, 1857, he immigrated to America and settled in Genesee Co., N. Y., near Batavia ; in 1859, he came West, locating in McLean Co., at Shirley, six miles south of Bloomington ; in September, 1864, purchased land in Livingston Co., and in 1865, occupied the farm on which he now resides. He was married Oct. 9, 1867, to Julia Dunham, a native of Ilhnois ; has four children - Frank E., Harlan C, Hobert G. and Myria. In 1872, he returned to England, on a visit to his parents and friends ; owns 220 acres in Sec. 18, Forrest Tp. In politics he is a Republican ; is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Weeks has the best cultivated farm in the neighborhood ; a fine house, erected at a cost of $3,000, and a splendid barn costing the snug sum of $1,500, are ornaments not common in his section of country ; in address he and his wife are genial and entertaining, and everything about his home breathes an air of welcome not only to friends and neighbors, but even to strangers.

W. C. BURLEIGH, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 30; P. 0. Pontiac; the subject of this sketch is a native of Rochester, N. Y.; was born Oct. 20, 1825 ; his first business experience was in the way of wholesale grocery clerk with the firm of Fairbanks, Bullen & Co., Rochester, after which he was employed as hotel clerk in New York, also in Boston, until 1849, when he came West via the lakes, visiting Milwaukee and Chicago, and prospecting through Illinois and Michigan, and then returned home for a time ; thence to Cincinnati, St. Louis and New Orleans, then returned to Cincinnati, and attended commercial college ; then was employed as clerk in the Planters' Hotel, St. Louis, and on account of his health foiling he left the hotel and acted as express messenger for a time ; and at the completion of the Chicago, Alton & St. Louis Railroad to Bloomington, was employed as passenger conductor and run the first train on the road, and continued until 1856, at which time he located in Grand Rapids, Mich., and engaged in the wood, lumber and commission business, and remained until 1861, and then settled where he now resides ; he owns and has improved 720 acres, having a fine residence and good grain and stock houses ; has one of the best improved farms in the county. He has done much for the public good of his town, and has held the office of Supervisor, School Trustee fifteen years. Road Commissioner and Treasurer twelve years, and at present School Trustee, President of the Board of Agricultural Society, also President of the Saune- min Fire Insurance Co.; in 1875 he was appointed by Gov. Boveridge as delegate to the National Cheap Transportation Convention, held at Chicago. Mr. Burleigh is a man of good business ability, having accuuiulatcd a large property. He married Miss Lucy Meader, of Brooklyn, N. Y., July, 1854; she died Nov. 20, 1877; they were parents of two children - William C, and Minnie, decea.sed.

JASPER BACON, dairy farmer. Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Sauncmin ; was born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, Oct. 23, 1835; he remained at hit; birthplace, and in the capacity of a farmer and dairyman, until 1864, when he came to Illinois, locating in Livingston Co. On Sept. 17, 18(52, he married Miss Eliza Kelly ; she died April 18, 1872, leaving two children - Josephine, born May 28, 1864; Moses, born April 29, 1866; and on Nov. 12, 1872, he married Miss Marrilla Vanhyning ; she was born May 4, 1854; they have two children - Carrie M., born Jan. 8, 1875; Freddie, born Oct. 1, 1877. He owns 160 acres of well-improved land, valued at $40 per acre, which he settled upon in 1866 and remained about four years, then removed to Streator and there engaged in the dairy business and continued until 1876, when he returned to where he now resides.

B. D. BARKER, farmer; P.O. Odell; was born in the County of Wicklow, Ireland, May 10, 1810 ; he removed to Canada West in 1848, and located near Kingston and engaged in agricultural pursuits; came to the United States in 1851, locating in Will Co., 111.; located where he now resides in 1867; he owns 160 acres of land, valued at S40 per acre. He married Miss Margaret Warren, of his native country, July 28, 1838 ; she was born July 8, 1820 ; they have seven children living - Mary D., born Feb. 28, . 1841; Samuel D., born Feb. 24, 1844; Edward W., born Dec. 25, 1847 ; Maggie, born April 8, 1851 ; Joseph W., born Aug. 28, 1853 ; Sarah and Patience, born July 30, 1857.

JOHN H.BYRNE, farmer ; Sec. 1 1 ; P. 0. Saunemin ; was born in the county of Wicklow, Ireland, Nov. 29, 1831 ; became to the United States in 1849, landing in New York City, June 28, and found employment at once and remained a short time, then came to Illinois, locating at La Salle Co., and was employed by the I. C R. R. Co., after which he began in agricultural pursuits. He served ten months in the late war. He bought eighty acres of land in LaSalle Co. and improved it. after which he sold out and bought eighty acres where he now resides. He married Mrs. Elza Richey, of Ohio, Oct. 12, 1853 ; she wa.s born June 18. He has eight children - Lenora, born Dec.9, 1857 ; John W., born April 11, 1860; Clarrie E., born Aug. 2l', 1862; Luallyn J)., born April 18, 1864 ; Minnie M., born Oct. 7, 1866 ; George W., born July 15, 1868 ; Walter W., born Feb. 8, 1870; Edwin, born April 4, 1873.

J. G. CHESEBRO, farmer and stock raiser ; P. 0. Pontiac ; was born in Otsego Co., N. Y., June 23, 1829 ; he was raised in the city of Albany, N. Y., until he was twelve years of age, and then removed with his father's fiimily to Wyandot Co., Ohio ; he followed farming there until his removal to Livingston Co. in 1856. He settled in Saunemin Tp., where he has continued to reside ever since. He owns a farm of 480 acres, situated in Sees. 18 and 19, valued at $20,000. He was married on the 13th of Jan., 1857, to Miss Clara E. Cleland, daughter of Thomas Cleland, now of Pontiac ; she was born in Mercer Co., Penn., in 1839; they have six children living - Nettie, Walter B., Hiram M., Anna M., Clarabell and Lizzie. Mr. Chesebro has served several terms as School Director and Town Clerk.

WILLIAM CHAMBERS, farmer; Sec. 4; P. 0. Saunemin; he owns 120 acres of land, valued at S40 per acre ; he is a native of England ; was born in Lincolnshire, March 14, 1844; came to this country while quite young, with his parents, locating in Fountain Co., Ind., thence to Illinois, locating in Livingston Co. He enlisted in the l29th 111. V. I.; was in a number of engagements, and escaped without a scratch ; was mustered out atWashington, D. C, and discharged at Chicago, June, 1865. On March 2, 1873, he married Miss Susan Potter of this county ; she was born June 18, 1850 ; they are the parents of one child - Murtle J., born July

Ohio, Nov. 23, 1832 ; came to the West with his parents in 1838, locating in Coles Co., 111.; in 1850 he removed to McLean Co., where he married Miss Mary Roads Dec. 25, 1855 ; she was born Sept. 29, 1838 ; he was raised a farmer and continued in agricultural pursuits thus far through life. He came and settled upon the farm where he now resides, in 1867, which consists of eighty acres of well-improved land, valued at S-40 per acre ; he came to this State a poor man, and through his industry and economy, has accumulated a good property and is a much respected citizen ; has one child - John F , born July 7, 1860.

DAVID DOWHOWER, farmer, Sec. 7 ; P. 0. Odell ; was born in Sandusky Co., Ohio, April 5, 1849 ; his parents removed to Wisconsin, where he wfs raised; he came to Livingston in 1870, locating Avhere he now resides. He owns eighty acres of land, valued at ^40 per acre. He married Miss Laura Dronenburg, March

11, 1873; she was born Nov. 20, 1853. He enlisted in the late war of the rebellion in the 42d Wis. V. I.; served ten months, which was at the close of the war. They are the parents of three children - Jessie L., born Dec. 14, 1873; Burta E., born April

12, 1876; Anna B.,' born March 21, 1878. G. W. DALLY, farmer ; P. 0. Saunemin ; son of Dr. Dally, a prominent farmer in Union Township ; was born in Green Co., Penn., Sept. 11, 1849 ; removed with his parents to Putnam Co., 111., where he received a good English education, and in 1859, they removed into La Salle County, where he remained ten years ; engaged in farming ; came and settled where he now resides in 1871 ; he owns. 160 acres of well-improved land, valued at 850 per acre, having a fine residence and a good barn ; is one of the best improved farms in this part of the county. He married Miss Mariah Reed, of Will County, Feb. 22, 1871 ; she was born in Will County, xMay 31, 1844. Mr. Dally is now serving on his second term as Township Collector.

G. T. FINCH, farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Saunemin ; is a native of New York ; owns forty acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; was born in Monroe County, April 8, 1834; came to Illinois in 1852, locating in Tazewell County. On May 17, 1861, he married Miss Lana Banta, of Woodford Co., 111.; she passed away Jan. 12, 1862, leaving one child - Leslie. He enlisted in the late War of the Rebellion in August, 1862, in the 77th 111. Vol. Inf ; was io a number of severe battles ; served until September, 1865, when he was discharged and then returned to Woodford County and bought and began improving a farm ; in 1870, he sold and removed to Butler Co., Kan., where he remained until 1874, when he settled where he now resides. He married Miss Jane Rufi", of Woodford Co., 111., Nov. 14, 1866 ; they have two children living - George H. and Mary A.

A. HARRIS, farmer, Sees. 21, 22 and 16 ; the subject of this sketch was born in the State of Maine, Dec. 29, 1828 ; removed to New York State, thence to Illinois, locating in Will Co. March 13, 1849, he started for California, overland route ; remained there some five years, engaged in mining and agriculture, after which he returned to Illinois and bought and improved 160 acres of land in Kankakee County ,which he sold, and, leaving his family in Will County, he returned to California and engaged in hotel and mercantile business for about two years ; then returned and settled in Lockport, where he remained until 1864, when he bought and settled upon his farm where he now resides, which consists of 200 acres well improved. February 1, 1855, he married Miss Sarah A. Parks, of Paris, 111. ; she was born August 18, 1835 ; they are parents of three children - Sarah E., born July 12, 1857 ; True A., born Aug. 26, 1859; Minnie M., born March 13, 1864; Charles H. (adopted), born Aug. 31, 1872. He has been industrious and economical, has accumulated a good property and is much respected by all who know him.

C. C. HEMPHILL, M. D., physician, Saunemin ; the subject of this sketch was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., Nov. 11, 1848, where he received a good education, after which he attended the Juniata College, preparing for the medical profession, graduating at the Chicago Medical College in March, 1874; he came to Livingston County and began his practice at Saunemin in 1875, during which time he has attended closely to his profession and has built up a good practice ; as a physician he is well thought of by all who know him. J R. L. HOLDRIDGE, farmer and stock dealer, Sec. 14 ; P. 0. Saunemin ; the subi iect of this sketcli was born in Madison Co., N. Y., May 29, 1829 ; he removed witli hi.'; parents, while younj:', to La vSalle Co., 111., his father being one of the first settlers in that county, where he remained until the Fall of 1871, when he settled where he now resides. Mr. Holdridge is a practical farmer and a thorough business man, and has made a grand success in his agricultural pursuits, having aocuniulated a large property, and is one of the most extensive farmers in the county ; he owns 3,000 acres and farms 5,000 acres; his land is well improved and well watered, and well adapted to stock raising, which he deals in quite extensively. He married Miss Hannah Simmons, of La Salle County, March 1, 1855; she was born March 2, 1834; they are parents of six children - Clarence R., 1)orn March 5, 1856 (farmer, residing in this county); Harrie A., born April 28, 1858; Ella, born June 24, ' 1860 (she passed away June 30, 1877V; Lizzie E., born Feb. 1, 1863 ; Ira G., born Sept 14, 1865 ; Lafayette W., born March 29, 1868.

ANDREW JOHNSON, former, Sec. 5; P. 0. Odell ; was born in Hyde Co., Germany, Dec. 8, 1845 ; he came to this country in 1868, locating in Will Co., 111., and there found amployment with the C, A. & St. L. R. R. Co., which he continued in for a time ; then was in the employ of the Canal Company, after which he began farming ; in 1870, he bought and settled upon eighty acres of land in Section 3. Saunemin Tp., in this county, and in 1 877, he sold and bought 160 acres where he now resides, which is well improved ; he came to Illinois a poor man, and through industry and economy has accumulated a good property. He married Miss Frederic Bramer Jan. 3, 1875 ; she was born Oct. 22, 1851 ; they have one child - Albert, born Dec. 1, 1876.

GEORGE H. KNIGHT, farmer, Sec. 8; P. 0. Saunemin; born in Cumberland Co., Me., July 22, 1839; he remained with his parents at his birthplace until 1862, when he removed to Illinois, settling in Livingston Co. In 1864, he went into the army as substitute for S. Hoke, and Wiis in the battle of Franklin, Tenn., also Nashville, in which engagement he received a slight wound ; he served one year, after which he returned and bought eighty acres of land where he now resides, which is valued at $40 per acre. He married Miss Abbie Lee, of Hardwick, Mass., Aug. 29, 1869; she was born Sept. 15, 1835; they are the parents of two children - Jessie I., born July 2, 1870; Scott L. A., born June 20, 1873.

JAMi:S LOVELOCK, farmer. Sec. 31 ; P. O. Pontiac; was born in Hampshire, England, May 15, 1S29; during his early life he engaged in thatching, which t)ccupation he continued in until 1851, when he emigrated to Michiiian ; thence to La Porte Co., Ind., and bought land and began farming, and in 1863, he sold out and came to Illinois; in 1864, he bought and began improving his farm where he resides, which consists of 200 acres, well improved. He married Miss Mene Thomas, of La Porte, Ind., June 18, 1855; they have a family of nine living - Amelia, William W. S., Charles A., Frank T., James T., Nancy D., Julia A., George, Prince A. ; all at home.

WILLIAM M. KILGORE, farmer. Sec. 23 ; P. 0. Saunemin ; the subject of this sketch was born in Marshall Co., 111., Oct. 4, 1841 ; his parents died while he was quite young, and he was raised by his grandparents, in Cumberland Co.. Penn. ; at the age of 17 he came to Illinois, located in Marshall Co., where he remained until 1869, when he came and bought and began improving his farm where he now resides, which consists of 160 acres. He married Miss Louisa Barnes, of Marshall Co., November. 187 2 ; she was born Sept. 26, 1843; they have one child, Henry B. B., born Feb. 6, 1877.

C. B. MARSH, farmer. Sec. 18; P. 0. Saunemin ; a pioneer of this town ; was born in Woodstock, Conn., IMay 19, 1824; while quite young he removed with his parents to Worcester Co., Mass., where he received a good education. On Jan. 20, 1852, he married Miss Phebe Lee; she was born May 17, 1829; he then engaged in the dry goods business at Charlton, in which business he continued about seven years ; he emigrated to Illinois in 1859, locating in the township where he now resides. He has held a number of township offices, and has taken an active part in church and school matters, and is much respected by all who know him : he has a fuuilv of three children;

A. N. MITCHELL, farmer, Sec. 26 ; P. 0. Saunemin ; he owns 200 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; is a native of Ireland ; was born in Cavan Co., Feb. 5, 1843 ; he came to the United States with his parents when he was quite young and settled in Wisconsin ; thence to Indiana, locating in Tippecanoe Co., where they now reside ; he came to Illinois, locating where he now lives in 1873, and began improving his farm. He married Miss Rebecca Wallace, of Indiana. March 14, 1872; she was born in Tippecanoe Co., May 2, 1850 ; they are the parents of three childien - Wallace R. and Nina J., born Dec. 12, 1873; Nina died March 10, 1876; Jessie F., born Sept. 23, 1875. He has served as School Director and Road Commissioner, which he holds at present. He has been industrious and economical, and has accumulated a good property.

S. L. MARSH, farmer, Sec. 27; P. 0. Saunemin ; he owns ninety and faims 220 acres ; is a native of Massachusetts ; was born in Worcester Co., Feb. 15, 1820; during his early life he received a good education at Nicols Academy, Dudley. Mass., after which he learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, and engaged in coiitractins and building ; located at Southbridge, and during the W' inter months taught school. On June 20, 1848, he married Miss Mary L. Lee, of his native county ; she was born April 21, 1826 ; they came to Illinois in 1856, stopping in La Salle Co. two years ; thence to where they now reside. He has served as School Director, Road Commissioner and Town Clerk; at present holds the office of Treasuier. They have a family if five children - Myra C, Abbie R., Elvira L., Henry S., Frank H.

JOHN MARINER, farmer, Sec. 20; P. 0. Saunemin ; was born in Cumberland Co., Me., June 8, 1838 ; he came to Illinois in 1861, locating where he now resides. He married Mrs. Nancy Young March 5, 1871 ; she was born in Vermilion Co., Ind., Dec. 6, 1839; she came to Illinois in 1849, and located in Grrundy Co.; thence into Livingston, settling where she now resides, and where Mr. Young died, Oct. 25, 1869, leaving six children -

0. H. P. NOEL, farmer, Sec. 4 ; P. 0. Saunemin ; born in Will Co., Ill, June 11, 1837, where he received a good education. He married Miss Caroline Reed, of Will Co., Dec. 25, 1860 ; she was born Aug. 5^ 1840 ; then removed into Douglas Co., and began in agricultural pursuits, in which he has since continued; he settled where he now resides in 1864, He has served in a number of township offices, and at present is Township Assessor. He owns 1 60 acres, of well-improved land, valued at $40 per acre. They are parents of eight children - Frances (deceased), James F., Sherman, Sheridan (deceased), George E., Anna L., Jessie M. and Mary.

M. PADDOCK, farmer. Sec. 14 ; P. 0. Saunemin ; was born in Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 6, 1842 ; he removed with his parents to Illinois while quite young ; they located in Lake Co.; at the age of 16, he with his brother, A. C, returned to Wisconsin on a visit to his sisters, at Germantown, and on returning, they built a small rovigh skiff, intending to return by the river, and on their voya<.'e met with quite a dangerous experience while passing through . the Dells, being drawn into a large whirlpool, and with a narrow escape they saved themselves Irom a watery grave; they afterward had a great deal of expeiience traveling in that way upon the Baraboo, Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. He fl served three years in the late war, and was in a number of heavy battles. He settled where he now resides in 1865 ; he owns eighty acres of well-improved land. In 1866, he married Miss Mary A. Rich, only daughter of J. J. Rich, a prominent farmer of this township ; she was born in England Dec. 16, 1847 ; they are parents of four children - James M., born Dec. 14, 1867; Ernest A., born Dec. 12, 1869; Emma L., born Sept. 30, 1871 ; Clara G., born March 3, 1878.

G. D. PADDOCK, general merchandise, Sauneiuin; the subject of this sketch was born in Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 25, 1840; lie removed with his parents when (|uite young to Antioch, 111., wliere he remained until 18G2, when he enlisted in the iHjth I. V. I. ; was in several engagements ; was mustered out Feb. 24, 1865 ; he then returned to Antioch, thence to Bourbon Co , Kan., where he bought and improved a farm ; iu 1871 be sold out and came and located where he now resides, and engaged in his present business. He married Miss Mary Warner, Aug 31, 18G0 ; she was born Oct. 7, 18-12 ; they are the parents of two children - Lyman G., born May 2, 1802 ; Aii-nes M., born Dec. 13, 1809.

A. ROSS, farmer, Sec. 20 ; P. 0. Saunemin ; was born in Dumbartonshire, Scotland, July 25, 1838 ; he came to the United States and located in Rockingham Co., N. H., in 1855, where he learned the trade of gas and steam pipe making, which occupation he continued until 1858 ; thence to Illinois, locating in La Salle, and iu 1807 bought and began improving his farm where he now resides, which consists of 320 acres, valued at §40 per acre. He married Miss Lizzie White, of his native country. July 22, 1850; she was born May, 1838; they are parents of three children - Alexander W., born Feb. 22, 1858 ; Lizzie E., born Sept. 5, 1800; Henry W., born April 22, 1802. Has served as School Director and Road Commissioner a number of terms.

J. J. RICH, farmer. Sec. 23 ; P. 0. Sautiemin ; he owns 120 acres of well-improved land ; is a native of England ; born in Somersetshire, Feb. 14, 1813 ; he remaine<l with his parents until 30 years of age, and received a good English education ; In 1842, June 4, he married Miss Mary Ann Perrett ; she was born Feb. 9, 1812 ; they sailed from Bristol 3Iay, 1855, and landed in New York City June 22 ; came directly to Illinois, locating in Lake Co., where he engaged in agricultural pursuits, which he has continued ; settled where they now reside in 18G7 ; they are the parents of six children - James, born April 8, 1843, killed at the battle of Chickamauga, September, 1863 ; John, born Feb. 18, 1845 ; Mary Ann, born Dec. 10, 1840 ; Joseph, born April 4, 1849 ; Jefi'ry, born March 27,1851.

WALTER A. RIGHTER, farmer, Sec. 9 ; P. O. Saunemin ; the subject of this sketch was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., June 15, 1839; he came to Illinois in 1859, locating in Lockpoi't, where he remained about two years, and there married Miss Julia M. Reed, Dec. 25, 1800 ; .s ;.- pa^ssed away Nov. 22, 1872, leaving two children - Carrie B., born June 20, 1809 ; George, born Oct. 27, 1872, died in Auizust, 1873 ; he removed to Iowa in 1801, and there was in the employ of the M. & M. R. R. ft.r a time, also engaged in freighting along the line, which he followed about three years; in 1864, he bought and began improving liis farm where he now resides ; he owns 220 acres of wellimproved land, valued at $40 per acre. He married his second wife, Miss Celestia Kelly, Nov. 7, 1873 ; she was born Feb. 13, 1843 ; they have one child - Nellie M., born Oct. 22, 1870.

R. RUSTON, farmer, Sec. 17 ; P. 0. Saunemin ; was born in Cambridgeshire, England, April 18, 1808; he came to this county in 1834, locating in Vanderburg Co., Ind., where he bought and improved 100 acres of land, and in 1805 sold and came to IlHnois and located where he now resides ; he owns 300 acres of well-improved land. He has served as School Trustee a number of terms, and at present is Road Commissioner. He married Miss Mary Westwood, of his native country, March 5, 1828; she died Nov. 18, 1870, leaving seven children - James, born in England ; George, born in England ; Sarah (now Mrs. Guise), Charles (deceased), Mary (now Mrs. G. W. LangfSjrd), Ann (now Mrs. Moulds), Isabel (now Mrs. Palmer) and Winfield.

JOHN RICH, farmer. Sec. 23; P. 0. Saunemin ; he was born in Somersetshire, Eng., Feb. 18. 1845 ; he came to this country, with his parents, in 1855 ; they located in Lake Co., 111., where they remained, engaged in agricultural pursuits, until 1804, when they removed into Livingston Co., settling where they now reside. He married Miss Helen Paddock, of Lake Co., 111., Feb. 21, 1870; she was born Nov. ::9, 1840 ; tliey are parents of four children - Morris D., born March 10, 1871 ; Surah Jane, born May 5, 1872; Ada C. B., born Aug. 17, 1874; Arthur J., born Nov. 17, 1877. He owns forty

H. M. RIGHTER, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 16 ; P. 0. Saunemin ; the subject of this sketch was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Jan. 15, 1837 ; he came to Illinois in 1857, locating at Lockport, where he learned the trade of a carpenter and joiner, and being of a mechanical turn of mind, he soon learned the trade, and engaged in contracting and building, in which he met with good success. During the late war he was employed by the Grovernment as bridge builder, after which he returned to Lockport, where he married Miss Zarilda Reed, April 16, 1865; she was born Feb. 11, 181:2 ; they bought and settled upon the ftirm where they now reside in 1865, which consists ot 240 acres, and is one of the best improved farms in this town ; they are parents of two children - AnnaL., born Sept. 17, 1868; Mary F., born Aug. 15, 1871.

R. S. SPAFFORD, farmer, Sec. 24 ; P. 0. Saunemin ; was born in Lincolnshire, Eng., March 10, 1823 ; while in England, he learned the trade of a miller, which he followed about six years ; he came to this country in 1849, locating in Montgomery Co., Ind., and began farming, which he has been quite successful in ; having been industrious and economical, has accumulated a good property ; he settled where he now resides in 1858 ; he owns 535 acres of well- improved land, valued at $40 per acre. He has served as Road Commissioner, School Director a number of terms, and done much toward establishing schools and churches in his town, and is much respected by all who know him. He married Miss Lucy Hill, of his native country. May 6, 1852 ; they have four children living - Sarah Ann (now Mrs. Rich), Mary, Thomas L. and John C.

L. F. SHEPHERD, farmer, Sec. 29 ; P. 0. Saunemin ; he owns 247 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; he is a native of Ohio - was born in Montgomery Co. Aug. 2, 1834 ; he came to Illinois with his parents, in 1836, settling in Marshall Co., where he was raised a farmer ; in 1872, he removed to Washburn, Woodford Co., and engaged in the livery business, which he continued until 1876, when he bought and settled

THOMAS SPAFFORD, farmer, Sees. 21 and 28 ; P. 0. Saunemin ; he was born in Lincolnshire, Eng., Jan. 28, 1827 ; during his early life, he learned the trade of a butcher, which he folloAved while in England, also in this country, at Buffalo, N. Y., for a time. He came to this country in 1850 ; in the Fall of 1851, he located in Fountain Co., Ind., and there began farming, in which he has since continued ; he came to the United States a poor man, and, through his industry, energy and economy, has accumulated a large property ; he owns 497 acres of wellimproved lan^, is stockholder in the Livingston Co. National Bank and the Pontiac National Bank ; also property in Pontiac ; he settled where he now resides in 1858, at which time there were but few settlers in the county. He has done much toward establishing schools and churches, and has taken an active part in all public matters pertaining to the interests of the county, and is a much respected citizen. He married Mrs. Mary Ann Jordan, of Montgomery Co., Wales, May 25, 1854; she' was born Oct. 15, 1831 ; they have six children-Sarah, born July 3, 1854 (now Mrs. Hudgin) ; John, born February, 1856, died an infant ; John, born April 18, 1 858, died an infant ; Betsy, born June 11,1860; Minnie, born Oct. 17, 1863; Hannah, born Aug. 19, 1866. Mrs. Spafford has one child by first husband - David, born March 19, 1850.

ROBERT SHIELDS; farmer. Sec. 36; P. 0. Saunemin ; was born in Lexington, Ky., Sept. 27, 1840 ; he came to Illinois with his parents in 1847 ; located in Mc- Lean Co., 111., where they now reside. He enlisted in the late war of the rebellion in the 3d Illinois Volunteer Cavalry ; was wounded at battle of Pea Ridge, Ark., which disabled him for duty, and was discharged in March, 1863; then returned home, and in February, 1864, re-enlisted in the 150th 111. Vol. Inf , and served one year, after which he settled where he now resides, and begau improving; his farm, which consists of 240 acres of improved land. He married Miss Liza B. Lillie, of this county, Nov. 4, 1873; they have three children - AVilliam T.. born Aug. 25, 1874 ; Clarence S., born May 29, 1875 ; Lillie B., born Feb. 25. 1878.

C. H. SWAN, farmer, Sec. 9 ; P. 0. Saunemin ; was born in Kane Co., 111., July 1 , 1 843 ; he was raised upon a fiirm and received a good common school education. He married Miss ^Martha E. Taylor, of Kane Co., Feb. 12, 1868; she was born in Kan(> Co., Sept. 8, 1842 ; they are parents of two children - Ernest E., born July 4, 1871 ; Clarence E., Dec. 8, 1872. Mr. Swan bought and began improving the farm where he now resides in 1866 ; he owns Kill acres of well-improved land, valued at $45 per acre ; he has always taken an active part in all public matters pertaining to tlie interests of his town.

H. P. SWAN, farmer and stock raiser. See. 16 ; P. 0. Saunemin ; was born in Calhoun Co., Mich., Sept. 12, 1836 ; removed with parents to Illinois when quite young, settling in Kane Co., where they now reside. He married iMiss Mary Whildiug, of Kane Co., 111., March 7, 1859; she was born in Kane Co., Feb. 15, 1840 ; thev bought and settled on the farm where they now reside in 1864, which consists of 160 acres of well-improved land. In the Fall of 1861, Mr. Swan enlisted in the 7th Kansas Cavalry, and was in a number of severe skirmishes and at the battle of Little Blue, Mo., received seveu wounds, and was left upon the battlefield as dead ; he was discharged July 11, 1862, and shortly afterward ! settled in Livingston Co. His family consists of his wife and one child - Svlvia V., born Feb. 17, 1861.

JAMES SMITH, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 2)-?; P. 0. Saunemin; was born in La Salle Co., 111., July 24, 1839; during his early life he received a good common school education ; in 1864, he emigrated to Idaho with a party of 300 by way of the Big Horn Mountains, which Was .the first train that passed through Bridgor Cuttoff. He met with good success in mining, and returned by way of Missouri Kiver by a small boat, stopping in the Bad Lands for a few days, and landed at St. Jue, 3Io., after a voyage of thirty-five days ; he then bought and settled upon his farm where he now resides, which consists of 160 acres of land which is well improved. He married Miss Maggie Barker Oct. 29, 1868; they had four children - Arthur L , born Oct. 5, 1869 ; Sidney E., born March 10, 1872; Willie J., born May 19, 1875 ; Ada L., born Nov. 6. 1876.

J. B. TUTTLE, farnur, Sec. 1 ; P. 0. Odell ; owns 902 acres of well-improved land ; is a native of New York ; was born in Oneida Co. Feb. 6, 1815, where he received a good English education, and at the age of 24 he went for himself and engaged in farming ; he came to Illinois in 1861, settling in La Salle Co., where he remained until 1871, when he settled where he now resides and has improved 1280 acres, and has dealt quite extensively in stock, in which business he was quite successful, and, being a practical farmer, industrious and economical, has accumulated a large property. In January, 1839, he married Miss Lorett Nichols, of his native county; she passed away Jan. 18, 1870, leaving four children - Geraldine, (now Mrs. Parks, residing in Camden, N. y.), Delight E. (now Mr». Hannah resides in Lisbon, Illinois), Medora (now Mrs. Hossack, resides in Ottawa), John B. He married Miss Sarah S. Noble, of Rockfbrd, 111., April 3, 1872 ; she was born in DuPage Co., 111., Sept. 10, 1843.

T. M. THORNTON, former, Sec. 9 ; P. 0. Saunemin ; was born in Licking Co., Ohio, Dec. 11, 1840 ; while quite young he removed with his parents to Logan Co., where he remaini'd until 1854, when they came to Illinois, locating in this county, and engaged in farming ; he settled where he now resides, in 1307; he owns eighty acres of land, valued at §40 per acre. He marrie.l Miss IMary Righter, of Onondaga, Co., N. Y., July 1, 1866. Mr. Thornton enlisted in the 3d 111. V. C. in Aug., 1861 ; was in the siege of Vicksburg and the battles of Pea Ridge, Champion Hills, Jackson, Black River, and a number of others, and escaped without a scratch ; was mustered out September, 1864. He has five children - Freddie, deceased ; Gertrude, deceased ; Eddie and Nettie M.

the United States with his parents in 1831 , locating in Vanderburo- Co , Ind., where he was raised upon a farm and received a > common school education; his first occupation was that of a stage driver. He married Miss Harriet Seabrooks March 5, 1853; she was born June 17, 1829 ; in 1855 he removed into Clay Co. and began farming, in which he has since continued ; he came to Illinois and bought and improved eighty acres of land in Marshall Co., which he sold in 1867 and bought where he now resides. He owns onehundred acres of well-improved land ; has a family of eleven children - Charles H., William T., Albert D., Sarah K., Susan E.. Charlotte A., John S., Hattie B., Eva M., Harriet L,, Mary E.

A. C. WINTERS, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 32 ; P. 0. Pontiac ; he owns 320 acres of land, valued at §40 per acre, is finely watered and well adapted to stock raising ; he is a native of West Virginia ; was born in Marshall Co., March 4, 1829 ; at the age of 21 he came to Marshall Co., 111., where he remained engaged in farming until 1864, when he settled where be now resides. In May 30, 1852, he married Miss Frances Miller ; she died Sept. 25, 1854, leaving one child - Alfarata F., and on Feb. 19, 1856, he married his second ^ife - Miss Eliza A. Malone; she was born Feb. 16, 1835 ; they are parents of eight children - Elbridge and Eldridire, born Aug. 23, 1857; Eldridge deceased; Ida B., born Nov. 20, 1858 ; Emma R., born :March 18, 1860; Clarence II. and Clarissie B., born Jan. 6, 1862, Clarissa decea.«ed; Ira M., born Dec. 13, 1869; Jessie E., born. Oct. 1, 1872.

JAMES M. WYLIE, farmer. Sec. 5 P.O. Pontiac; was born in Warren Co., Ohio, Oct. 15, 1830; removed with his parents to Tippecanoe Co., Ind., in 1837, where he lived until 1847 ; thence to New Lancaster, 111., and there engaged in blacksmithing until the Spring of 1850, at which time he emigrated to California, where he remained engaged in mining and farming for twenty years, after which time he returned and settled at his present place of residence ; he owns 205 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre.' He marri<?d Miss Leah A. Jones of Indiana, Dec. 1, 1870; she was born Jan. 23. 1840; they are the parents of three children - Addie, - born Nov. 19, 1872; Freddie, born Oct. 26, 1874 ; Jessie, born Dec. 18, 1875.

A. W. YOUNG, blacksmith and farmer, Sec. 21; P. 0. Saunemin; was born in Loudon Co., Va., Feb. 12, 1836; he began the trade of a blacksmith when 15 j years of age, which he learned and con- I tinned in thus far through life ; he removed to Livingston Co. in 1865, locating in Pontiac, where he engaged in blacksmithing, in which he has been quite successful, having accumulated a good property ; he owns I eighty acres of well-improved land ; he settled where he now resides in 1874. In Jan. 15, 1861, he married Miss Su-^an Bell, of his native county ; she was born Aug. I 17, 1842 ; they have five children living - \ Edgar, born June 21, 1862; Alice B., j born Jan. 7, 1864 : William, born Aug. I 13. 1865, died Feb. 8, 1866; George C. born April 11, 1868 ; Fred B., born Jan. 24, 1872; died Jan. 19, 1874; Charles, born March 12, 1876.

G. W. BUTE, farmer, Sec. 2 ; P. 0. , Sullivan Center; owns 100 acres of land; is a native of Pennsylvania ; was born in Fayette County March 12, 1844, where he received a good common school education, and in 1865, he came to Illinois, locating in La Salle County ; his father died Oct. 22, 1861, and in 1866, his mother, with the balance of the family, came to La Salle Co., 111., where they remained until 1875, when they settled where they now reside. In the family of Jefferson Bute there are five boys and two girls living'^ - George W., Mary E. (now Mrs. Jones, widow ; she has one child, Francis E. K Joseph F. (residing in Ford County), Daniel J., K. Cyrus, John H., Elizabeth C ; they all reside together on Section 1 1 , except Joseph V. ; they came to Illinois without any means, and have been industrious and economical,

MONROE BlITE, farmer; P. 0. Sullivan Center; Sec. 7, of Mona Township, Fonl County, where he own.s 620 acres of hind and eighty acres in Sullivan Towni~hip, Livingston County ; he is a native of Pennsylvania ; was born in Fayette County, Jan. 20, 1822, where he was raised a farmer, and lias since continued in agricultural pursuits ; he came West, locating in La Salle (Viunty in l8G0;there bought and iuiprovcd 100 acres ; he settled where he now resides in 1868, and has improved TOO acres; he is a practical farmer, having met with good success. Has served as Justice of the Peace eight years ; also School Trustee and Asses-or, beiu'i the first Asse.'isor of this town. On Feb. 28. 1848, he married Mi.-s Elizabeth Ball, of his native county ; they are the parents of nine children - John B., born in Pennsylvania ; William H., born in Pennsylvania; Mary A., born in Pennsylvania ; David H., born in Penn.'^ylvania ; Samuel E., born in Pennsylvania ; James E., bom in Pennsylvania; Susan I , born in La Salle Co., 111. ; Clara E., born where they now re.side; Albert (\, born where they now reside.

RICHARD BROOKS, farmer, Sec. 32 ; P. 0. Chatsworth ; owns 560 acres of improved land ; is a native of England ; was born in Northamjno.nshire Nov. 0, 1824; he came to the United States in 1840, locating in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and there was employed by Gifford, Sherman & Innis, manufacturers of dye wood and dye stuffs, as engineer ; the trade of engineering he learned in England; in 1855, he came to Illinois, locating in La Salle County, and there began farming; also engaged in coal mining; he settled and began inipr<»ving where he now resides in 1809. On March 12, 1845, he married Miss Mary A. Daniels, of Worcestershire, England ; she was born Aug. 8. 1816; they are the parents of si.x: <hildrcn - Sarah (now Mrs. Meadows), AVilliam (decea.sed), George W., Mary E., John ( deceased), Susan ( deceased ). .Mr. Brooks is a mnn of energy and indu-stry, is a practical farmer, has accumulated a good property, has always taken an active part in all pubHc matters pertaining to the interests of his town, and is considered one of the solid men of Sullivan Township.

JAMKS BERGAN, farmer, Sec. I ; P. 0. Chatsworth ; owns 100 acres of wellimproved land, valued at S40 per acre ; is a native of Ireland; was born in Kilkenny Co., June 14, 1841 ; he came to this country with his parents while quite young, and remained in New York- State about five years, then came to Illinois an<l engaged in farmin'jr in Peoria Co.; in 1858 they settled where they now reside, and have improved 400 acres. He enlisted in the 77th I. V. I., July, 1862 ; he was through a number of battles and wh taken prisoner at Fort Gaines, Ala., in I held a prisoner in the Andersonville prison eleven months ; was mustered out Aug., 1865. June 14, 1874, he married Miss Mary Baile; they have a family of two children - William, born Sept. 15, 1875 ; Thomas, born Sept. 1,4 1876.

T. W. CHANDLER, farmer. Sec. 3 ; P. 0. Sullivan Center; owns 160 acres of well improved land, valued at 840 per acre ; he is a native of Maine ; was born in Somerset Co., March 2, 1837 ; at the age of 17 he engaged in the lumbering woods on the Kennebec River, near the Canada line ; was also engaged in running sawmills until 1856, when he came to Grundy Co., 111., and stopped there until 1858, when he with a party of five started with teams for Pike's Peak, and after a journey of about sixty days they abandoned the trip and returned and stopped in Southern Illinois until Aug., 1861, when he enlisted with the 80th I. V. I., and in July, 1802. he returned to Grundy Co. and there got up a company and was elected Captain, and after being commi.ssioiied by Gov. Yates, joined the 127th \. V. I., and in July, 1863, he was promoted to the office of Major, which office he filled until July, 1804, when he resigned and went to Maine on a visit, after which he settled where he now r<-sides. On Oct. 11, 1802, he marlied Miss Anna E. M. Bartholic, of (jlrundy Co.; she was born in Newport, K. I., July 20, 1842; they have six children - Eudora E., Charles A., Alfred H., Thomas W., David H., Clara >L

FBANK GARY, blacksmith, Sullivan Center; was born in Dutchess Co., N. Y.. April 11, 1851 ; he came to Illinois with his parents in 1859, locating in Blooming- ton, where he found employment with the C, A. & St. L. R. R. Co., in the hlacksmitli department, where he learned the trade, after which he removed to Joliet, and there was employed by the Joliet Rolling Mills Co., and continued until 1874, when he located where he now resides, and being an able workman in his profession has built up a good trade. On Dec. 4, 1872, he married Miss Mary Clark, -of Dwight ; they have two children - James, born March 9, 1874 ; Ellen, ' borg Feb. 14, 1876.

DANIEL CLARK, fiirmer, Sec. 1 ; P. 0. Chatsworth ; owns 280 acres of land; is a native of England ; was born in Lincolnshire, March 31, 1828; he came to the United States in 1853, and came directly to Illinois, stopping in Tazewell Co. for three years ; thence to Woodford Co. and engaged in agricultural pursuits, which has lieen his occupation thus far through 14fe ; he located where he now resides in 1859 ; was one of the first settlers in this town ; has been industrious and economical, and now is considered one of the solid men of the town. On May 31, 1853, he married Miss Harriet Turton, of his native country; she was born Dec. 22, 1827; they have four children living - David T., born Nov. 5, 1856 ; John T., March 25, 1858; Daniel A., born Oct. 4, 1862; Harriet E., born Aug. 25, 1865.

MARTIN DETWILER, former, Sec. 17; P. 0. Sullivan Center ; is a native of Penn. ; was born in Franklin Co., May 20, 1844 ; he removed with his parents to Franklin Co., Ohio, thence to Illinois, and located where he now resides in 1867, and bought and began improving his farm, which consists of 160 acres and is well improved. On March 5, 1871, he married Miss Susan Blar, of Tazewell Co., 111.; she was born Nov. 26, 1848 ; they are the parents of one child - Henry, born July 25, 1873. Mr. Detwiler has served as School Director, Road Commissioner, and at present is Town Assessor, School Trustee and Road Commissioner.

G. W. EVANS, farmer, Sec. 36; P. 0. Chatsworth ; is a native of Ohio ; was born in Huron Co., Dec. 9, 1834 ; he came to Illinois when quite young ; his parents locating in Kendall Co., in 1835, where his father died Oct. 8, 1857, at which time he had charge of the home fai"m ; in

May, 1861, he started for California; was four months and seven days making the trip ; he located in Yolo Co., and engaged in agricultural pursuits, which he has continued ; he returned to Illinois in 1868, and in the Fall of 1869, he bought, settled and began improving his farm, where he now resides, which consists of 160 acres. On Dec. 14, 1853, he married Miss Lucy L. Lewis, of Kendall Co. ; she was born Sept. 5, 1838 ; they are the parents of eight children - Emma E. (now Mrs. Cook), ElnoraE., Anna A., LillieM.. Wallace N., Mary J., George A., Charles 0^

DANIEL GALE, iarmer, Sec. 21 ; P. 0. Sullivan Center ; owns 320 acres of improved land, valued at $30 per acre ; is a native of Vermont; was born March 1, J 846 ; became to Illinois with his parents, in 1852, and settled in Peoria; he received a good educauon, attending school at Knox College, and finishing his schooling at Peoria, after which he taught, in which occupation he continued until 1870, whtn he bought and began improving where he now resides. On Feb. 22, 1872, he married Miss Hannah A. Evans, of Peoria Co., 111. ; she was born Oct. 16, 1844 ; they are the parents of two children - Felicite A., born Feb. 10, 1873; Wilfred E., born March 8, 1875.

R. F. GRIFFING, farmer, Sec. 9; P. 0. Sullivan Center ; he owns 350 acres of improved land ; is a native of Massachusetts ; Avas born in Berkshire Co., Aug. 22, 1826, where he received a good education, finishing his education at Shefiield Academy; then taught school in Richmond and Danbury, Conn., atter which he learned the hatter's trade ; then removed to Bennington, Vt., and engaged iit manfacturiug and retailing hats and caps ; in 1852, he sold out and removed to Hornellsville, N. Y., and there engaged in manufacturing and wholesaling hats and caps, and in 1855, he removed to Chicago, engaging in the same business ; thence to Peoria; settled where he now resides in 1858 ; he is a pioneei', and has done much for the public good of his town ; has served as Town Treasurer, Trustee, Clerk, Assessor, and Justice of the Peace for a number of years, and having satisfactorily filled these many town offices, is much respected by all who know him. He married Miss Cornelia M. Schofield, Nov. 29, 1850 ; she died

Nov. 8, 1862, leaving three children - Charles F., Francis \V. and William VV. ; July 26, 1863, he married for his second wife, Mrs. Lauretta V. Morris, of Peoria, 111.; she was born Dec. 25, 1838 ; she has four children - George N., bv first husband; and Julia F.. Richard M", Ida M.

R. P. GALLUP, farmer, Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Sullivan Center; owns 160 acres of wellimproved land ; is a native of Connecticut ; was born in Windham Co , Feb. 28, 1829 ; he remained with his parents and received a good English education at Plainfield Academy and finishing at West Killingly Academy, and then began teaching, in wbich occupation he continued a number of years. He enlisted in the 86th 111. A''ol. Inf , Aug. 27, 1862 ; was in a number of severe battles, among which were the campaign of Atlanta and Sherman's march to the sea, and escaped with but a slight wound ; was mustered out June 20, 1865 ; he settled where he now resides in 1868, and improved the farm which is his present home. On Feb. 26, 1873, he married Miss Anna C. McCord, of Mexico, Missouri; she was born in Perry Co., Penn., March 8, 1842 ; they are the parents of three children - Myrtle G., born Jan. 22, 1874; Isaac J., born June 12, 1875; Lillie M., born Dec. 10. 1877.

FREDERICK HACK, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 25; P. O. Chatsworth ; he owns 560 acres of land, well-improved ; he is a native of Bavaria, Germany ; was born March 6, 1828 ; he came to this country in 1852, stopping in Pennsylvania three years, and while there he married Miss Martha Knorr, June 1, 1852; she is a native of Bavaria ; in 1855, they came to Illinois, locating in Grundy Co., and engaged in farming ; they bought and settled where they now reside in 1858. Mr. Hack has served as Road Commissiuner sixteen years and School Director twelve years, and serving in both at present ; he has done much toward the settlement and agricultural development of his town, and has accumulated his entire property since he came to this country ; has a family of six children - Lizzie, now Mrs. Gmsh, residing on Sec. 23 ; Lenah, at home ; Carolina R. (now Mrs. Haag, residing in this town), Catherine (now Mrs. Hau'i, living in thistown\ Ezra, at home; Freddie, at home.

ISAAC HERNER, farmer, Sec. 32; P. 0. Cliatsworth ; was born in Waterloo Co., Ontario, July 27, 1837; at the age of 16 he was :ipprenticcd to the trade of a carpenter and joiner, which occupation he followed at times until 1872, and was financially successful ; he settled where he now resides in the Fall of 1866, and began improving in 1868 ; he now has his farm, which consists of 240 acres, well improved. Mr. Herner is an industrious and energetic man ; has accumulated his property principally since he came to the United States. JOSIAH KERR, farmer. Sees. !) and 4 ; P. 0. Sullivan Center ; owns 240 acres of land ; is a native of New York ; was born in Oneida Co., Jan. 2, 1839; during his early life he received a good English education; he came to Illinois in 1855, locating in La Salle Co., making his home with Zopher Tuttle, and attending select school at Morris ; after which he taught school, then engaged in buying cattle for Tuttle ; he bought and settled in this town in 1864. He has served as Supervisor, also School Trustee. On Nov. 11, 1868, he married Miss Thisbe Castle, of Oneida Co., N. Y.; she was born Dec. 22, 1852 ; they are the parents of three children - Grant L., born March 22, 1870; Clarence H., born July 8, 1873, died Aug. 2, 1877 ; Sylvia A., born Dec. 20, 1875.

B. F. LEHMAN, farmer, Sec. 23; P. 0. Sullivan Center ; was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Jan. 2, 1842, where he received a good common school education, and at the age of 22 he emigrated to lUitiois and found employment as a farm laborer in Warren Co., thence to Whiteside Co.; he bought, settled and began improving his farm, where he now resides, in 1 867, which consists of 160 acres of well-imjn-oved land, valued at 840 per acre. On Jan. 19, 1869, he married Miss Hannah J. Shively, of Franklin Co., Penn.; she was born July 4, 1844; they are the parents of two children - William S., born Jan. 14,1870; Benjamin F., born Aug. 30, 1873. He has held the office of School Director and is at present School Trustee. J. K. LEHMAN, farmer, Sec. 24; P. 0. Sullivan Center ; owns 160 acres of well-improved land, having a good residence and good barn buildings ; is a native of Pennsylvania ; Wius born in Franklin Co. March 25, 1831 ; he removed to Franklin

Co., Ohio, where he married Miss Susan Allsbaugh Aug. 28, 186-4, and in the Spring of 1865, they came to Illinois, locating in Warren Co., and resided there until 1867, when he settled where he now resides. He has served as School Director a number of years, is a good financier, practical farmer and much respected by all who know him. He has a family of two children - Samuel W. and John L., both born in Illinois.

J. H. LEHMAN, farmer. Sec. 13; P. 0. Sullivan Center ; he owns 160 acres of well-improved land, valued at $40 per acre ; is a native of Ohio ; was born in Columbiana Co. March 18, 1845 ; he removed with his parents to Mahoning Co., where they now reside ; at the age of 23, he came West, bought, located and began improving where he now resides. On May 7, 1872, he married Miss Mary Lehman ; she was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, Dec. 6, 1850 ; they have a family of four children - Alph-ms, born Feb. 2, 1873 ; Joseph, born July 1, 1874; John, born Oct.'20, 1875; Edwin, born Oct. 10, 1877.

D. e. LONGMYER, farmer, Sec. 34 ; P. O. Chatsworth ; osvns 160 acres; is a pioneer of this town, and a native of Indiana ; was born in Fountain Co., March 27, 1826 ; he came to Illinois in 1846, locating in Will Co., thence to Iroquois Co.. then into Grundy, and settling in Liv ingston Co., where he now resides, in 1859 ; he was one of the first settlers in the town. Has served as Road Commissioner and assisted in the laying of roads and establishing schools ; has taken an active part in all public matters pertaining to the interests of his town, and is a much respected citizen. In July, 1854, he married Miss Mariah Royal; she is a native of Ohio; they are the parents of seven children - Loren F., born in Grundy Co., deceased ; Viola L., born in Grundy Co. ; William J , born in Grundy Co., deceased; Oscar L., born in Grundy Co. ; Emma C, born in Livingston Co., 111.; George R., born in Livingston Co.; Ella C, born in Livingston Co.

A. M. MORRILL, merchant, P. 0. Sullivan Center ; was born June 4, 1850, at the Morrill homestead, near Athens, Somerset Co., Maine; was educated at Eaton School, Norridgewoek, Me., laying the foundation for his present business ; came lo Illinois with his brother, H. \V. Morrill, locating where he now resides, and engaging in his present business ; by unswerving integrity he has won the confidence of hi-; townsmen, and has established a solid and excellent bu.siness reputation. He married, at Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1877, Mrs. Lorena B. Edgar,' a daughter of J. W. Brown ; she was born at Gallipolis, Ohio, Jan. 19, 1851 ; her father being an artist, traveled with his fiimily during her childhood, through the wild and varied scenes of Virginia; she recived her education in the Cincinnati public schools, graduating with honor at the Cincinnati Normal School; was teaching in the Cincinnati public schools at the time of her marriage with Mr. Morrill ; thoy have one son - Clarence B. Morrill, born Dec. 9, 1871 ; a child of Mrs. Morrill's former marriage, adopted by A. M. Morrill July 15, 1878. S. McGOODEN, farmer. See. 3, T. 37, R. 8, E. ; P. O. Chatsworth ; he owns eighty acres of well-improved land; is a native of New York ; was born in Oneida Co., Aug. 1, 1838 ; he came to Illinois in 1855, settling in Lisbon, Kendall Co., and there followed contracting and building ; he enlisted in the 129th 111. V. I., Sept. 10, 1862 ; was in the battles of Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Chattanooga, and a number of severe skirmishes, and escaped with but a slight wound ; was mustered out June, 1865; then came to Livingston Co. and engaged at his trade till 1869, when he located where he now resides. On March 23, 1868, he married Miss Agnes J. Bartholick, of Dwight ; she was born in Rhode Island Sept. 27, 1845 ; they have four children - Cora, born Sept. 23, 1870 ; Lillie, born March 25, 1872; Nellie, born Sept. 6, 1874 ; Mariah, born Dec. 11, 1876. F. W. NURSE, fiirmer. Sec. 4 ; P. 0. Sullivan Center; owns 160 acres of wellimproved land, valued at $40 per acre; he is a native ot New l^'ork ; was born in Cattaraugus Co., June 17, 1834 ; he removed while young with his parents to Crawford Co., Penn., where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1877, , when he emigrated to Illinois, locatinir where he now resides. On Feb. 9, 1854, he married Miss Sarah Crocker, of his native county ; she was born May 4, 1833 ; they are the parents of two children -

C. S. SHANTZ, farmer, Sec. 28 ; ?. 0. (Jhatswortli ; was born in Waterloo Co., Ontario, Aug. 21, 1839; he came to Illinoi.-^, locating in Grundy Co. in 1858, wlifjre be remained f<iur years ; then came to Livingston Co. On Nov. 22, 1868, he married Miss Elizabeth Harslibarger, of this county ; she was born in Rockingham Co., Virginia, March 5, 1839; shortly aficr they were married they removed to Champaign, and there engaged in agricultural pursuits, in which occupation he has since continued; in 1874, he returned and took charge of theliome farm, and in 1876, he bought his present home, which consists of eighty acres of well-impi"oved land, valued at S40 per acre ; they are the parents of .six children - Charles A., born Feb. 2, 1869; Minnie A., born Sept. 7, 1871 ; Jessie H., born Aug. 17, 1872, died Aug. 24, 1873 ; Harvey A., born June 11, 1874, died April 19, 1875; James M., born Feb. 19, 1875 ; Fannie E., born July 19, 1877.

RICHARD 8HAPLAND, farmer. Sec. 33 ; P. O. Chatsworth ; he owns 200 acres of well-improved land ; is a native of England; was born in Devonshire, Nov., 1824 ; he came to the United States in 1851, locating in Genesee Co., N. Y., where he remained until 1858 ; then came to Illinois, locating iu La Salle ; thence to Livingston, in 1866, and bought and began improving his farm where he now resides. He married Miss Rosa Law, of his native county Dec. 24, 1855 ; she was born April 29, 1833 ; they are the parents of four children - George L., born Oct. 18, 1857; Frederick W., born April 15, 1860 ; Mary E., born May 29, 1865 ; Laura B., born Nov. 26, 1870.

F. SKINNER, farmer. Sec. 10; P. 0. Sullivan Center; owns 120 acres of wellimproved land, valued at §40 per acre ; is a native of England ; was born in Kent Co., June 29, 1835 ; he came to the United States in 1851 , stopping in New York State and engaged in farming some two years ; he came and settled and began improving his farm where he now resides in 1862 ; during the early settlement of the town he served as Road Commissioner, and assisted in laying off the roads of this town ; he is a prominent and much respected citizen. In August, 1860, he married Mi.ss Levina Middleton ; they have .six children - Mary A., John W., ]SLirtha A., Charles. Ellen, and Lottie C J. J. SHEARER, farmer, Sec. 24; P. 0. Chatsworth ; owns 310 acres of well-improved land ; is a native of Pennsylvania ; was born in Franklin Co., Ma^ 11, 1828, where he was raised on a farm, and received a good common school education. On ^larch 18, 1850, he married Miss Cath^^rine L'hman; then ronoved to Franklin Co , Ohio, and began farming, in which occupation he has continued ; in the Spring of 1868, he came and located where he now resides ; he has served as Town Clerk and Supervisor a number of , years, at present Supervisor and School Treasurer; has been a public benefactor of this town; has a family of six - Samuel W., Joseph P., John L., Mary E., Urias, and Emma F.

ZOPHER TUTTLE, farmer; P. 0. Sullivan Center; born Dec. 27, 1817, in ; Camden, Oneida Co., N. Y. Married Miss Eliza Shepard, April 26, 1848, who I was born July 13, 1825, in the town of ' Verona, Oneida Co., N. Y. He received a common school education. Moved to I the town of Brookfield, La Salle Co., 111., ! in the Fall of. 1850; engaged in farming j and cattle raising ; tlie prairie lands having ! been .settled, he bought lands in Livings- ' ton Co., in 1866, sixteen and one-half miles from Pontiac, nine and one-half from I Chatsworth, and shortly after sold three I sections of land in La Salle and Grundy Counties, and moved here in February, 1870 ; in 1873, quit cattle business and rented his lands ; he now has 5,000 acres in cultivation, all rented, mostly in corn ; the above land is all paid for ; besides the above land he has sol i a half-section within a year, and a .section within three years, and a section and a half sold previously ; the above lands sold from 830 to $42.50 per acre, on ten years' time, $500 jiaid , down on each quarter-section, the balance on ten per cent, interest, interest to be paid annually, principal at the end of the ten years ; there being no sale ibr land at present, he expects to hold it until the price comes up again ; he has also 1,300 aci-cs near Burlington, the county sent of Coffey Co., Kan.sas. On January 3d, he established the Dwight Bank, at Dwight, which has been under the control of his son since that time ; they have now concluded to change it into a loan and brokers' business. He holds no office, is not a politician, and seldom votes ; voted twice for Abraham Lincoln for President. Five children, all living - Bettie Eliza, born Nov. 20, 1851; Salmon, Dec. 8, 1853; Frances Ella, Jan. 17, 1856 ; Lizzie Hanna, March 31,1864; James Luther,

DAVID S. CRUM. firmer. Sec. 17 ; I P. 0. Potosi ; born in Huntingdon Co., j Penn., Dec. 8, 1826 ; removed to Ohio with his father's family, who settled in Franklin Co., that State, in 1840; in April, 1854, he removed to Illinois, locating in Belle Prairie Tp., this county ; owns 370 acres of land, valued atSll.OUO. Has held the office of Justice of the Peace twelve years. Supervisor five terms, School Trea.surer for several years, and is the present incumbent. Married, in 1851, to Miss Mary A. Walton, who was born in Lancaster Co., Penn. ; five children - Dwight M., Edwin W., I ena E., Mira A. and Jennie F.

DAVID COEN, farmer, Sec. 17 ; P. 0. Potosi ; born in Greene Co., Penn., Aug. 2, 1819 ; removed to West Virginia, in 1848, and eleven years later, to Illinois, locating in Snatchwino Tp., Putnam Co.; came to his present home in 1864 ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at 85,000. Has served two terms as School Director in Belle Prairie Tp. Married, in 1840, to Sarah Barnes,who was born in Pennsylvania; eight children, five living - Henry, Hannah (wife of I. Swick). Zery, Martha and Mary; lost three - William, died in 1843 ; Mordica. died in' 1870 ; Ann E., died in 1875.

V. M. DARN ALL. retired firmer; P. 0. Fairbury ; born in Virginia, 3Iarch 8, 1798; removed to Kentucky, in childhood, with his parents, who settled in Madison Co., that State, near Booncsboro ; his parents died when he was about 15 years old, thus leaving him to assume the resjionsibilities of life at an early age ; in Oct., 1830, he with his wife and four children came to Illinois, and took up their home in Belle Prairie Tp.. this county; of his early experience and trials, as the pioneer of Livingston Co., the history of

Belle Prairie Tp. and the general history of the county will be found very interesting, giving a more thorough account of pioneer life than can be given in this brief sketch. In 1817, he was married to Miss Rachel Steers, who was born in Ohio ; her death occurred in 1872 ; by this uuiop there were six children, four of whom are living - Jonathan S., Elvira M. (wife of Benjamin Hieronymus). Mar>'(wife of Williamson Spence), and Minerva A. (wife of T. A. Jones). Mr. Darnall is now past 80, but very active for one of that time in life, and relates the incidents < f pioneer life with no less interest to himself than that afforded to his listeners.

ELHANAN FITZGERALD, firmer, Sec. 7 ; P. 0. Fairbury ; born in Boone Co., Ky., Jan. 24, 1838 ; removed to Illinois in the Fall of 1S55, locating in Belle Prairie Tp., this county. Married, in 1867, to Mrs. Cortney A. R. Darnall (Spence), who was born in this township, Sept. 3, 1839 ; four children by this union - Charley L., Frank L.,Mary L. and Walter L.; she has two children - Almira E. and William H. Darnall. Mr. Fitzgerald enlisted in the 129th I. V. I., in 1862.

BENJAMIN HIERONYMUS, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Fairbury ; born in Fayette Co.. Ky., Jan. 13, 1818, but removed to Illinois, in childhood, with his parents, who settled in Tazewell Co. in 1828 ; the subject of this sketch located in Belle Prairie Tp., this county, in the Fall of 1839. and soon after engaged in teaming to Chicago, which he followed for nearly twenty-five years ; many interesting incidents in connection with his trips and those of other early settlers to the then small town of Chicago will be found in the history of this township ; as an evidence of his good luck, and no doubt careful management in these journeys, he was not annoyed by either the sickness of horses or broken wagons ; it is also said he had remarkable success in disposing- of a few ' bushels of crab apples, the fine flavor being the index to the quality of the fruit ; and i for once, at least, the so-called Iloosier tri- ' umphed over the shrewd Yankee. In ; 1839, he was married to Miss Alvira Dar- | nail, who was born in Boone Co., Ky., j Feb. 1, 1822; eight children by this union, four of whom are living - \\'illiam j H., Jasper N., Elizabeth (wife of C. H. \ Westervelt) and Emma (wife of A. S. \ Veatehj; Valentine M. died Aug. 29, 1877. Mr. H.'s farm now consists of about 800 acres of land, valued at $24,000.

JOHN MORRIS, Sr., farmer and stock raiser. Sec. 3 ; P. 0. Fairbury ; born in Niagara Co., N. Y., June 22, 1838 ; removed to Illinois in the Spring of 1856, locating in Belle Prairie Tp., this county ; owns 200 acres of land, valued at 88,000. Married, in 1860, to Miss Susan Mahoney, who was born in Niagara Co., N. Y., July 6, 1840 ; six children by this union - Mary E., Ella B., John, Jr., Kizzie N., Katie D. and Addie M. Mr. Morris is giving considerable attention to stock raising, making fine hogs and cattle a specialty. IRA C. PRATT, farmer. Sec. 13; P. O. Strawn ; born in Franklin Co., Vt., Jan. 12, 1832, where he resided until 1855, when he removed to Illinois, locating in Morton Tp., Tazewell Co., in the Spring of that year ; came to his present home in the Spring of 1867 ; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $8,000 ; has served as Assessor three years. Justice of the Peace one term, Commissioner of Highways two years, and has also held other minor ofiBces. Married, in 1854, to Miss Ellen Hatheway, who was born in Franklin Co., Vt., May 2(i, 1834 ; three children by this union - Ida A., George W., and Charles H. Mr. Pratt is by trade a blacksmith, having f illowed that occupation for several years prior to his locating in this town.ship.

LORENZO F. PRATT, farmer, Sec. 9 ; P. 0. Potosi ; born in Franklin Co., Vt., Dec. 19, 1840 ; removed to Illinois in the Fall of 1865, locating in Morton Tp., Tazewell Co., and two years later removed to Deer Creek Tp., that county ; came to his present home in 1875 ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $4,800. Has served one term as School Director, and is the present incumbent. Married, in 1869, to Miss Caroline Lambkin, who was born in Canada East, Sept. 24, 1838; three children by this union - Clarissa A., Flora B. and Charles F.

State of Delaware, and during the period from the above date until 1840, he spent most of the time traveling in the South and West ; in the Spring of the latter year he removed to Illinois, locating in Forrest Township, this county, removing to Belle Prairie, his present home, iu 1847 ; owns 320 acres of land, valued at §11,200 ; has served as Town Treasurer several years. Married, in 1841, to i\Iiss Elizabeth H. Jones, who was born in Bordentown, N. J., in 1820 ; seven children by this union, three living - Byron, Margaret (wife of R. C. Huntoon ), and Albert ; lost four - Charles, died in 1865 ; Leander, in 1851 ; Edward, in 1858, and Harriet, in 1875.

AARON PUTNAM, Sr., farmer. Sec. 15 ; P. 0. Potosi; born near Plattsburg, N. Y., March 26, 1820 ; removed to Illinois in the Fall of 1854, locating in Kendall, Kendall Co., and three years later removed to this county ; came to Belle Prairie Township in 1863; owns 272 acres of land, valued

JOHN G. STEERS, farmer, Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Fairbury ; born in Boone Co., Ky., Oct. 26, 1834 ; removed to Illinois in early childhood with his parents, who settled in Belle Prairie Township in the Fall of 1836 ; the subject of this sketch now resides on the original homestead ; owns 267 acres of land, valued at S8,000. Has served as Commissioner of Highways two terms. School Director in District No. 3, six years. Married in 1855, to Miss Mary A. Travis, who was born in Belle Prairie Township, this county, Oct. 1, 1838; nine children by this union, eight of whom are living - Laura E., Elizabeth S., Frances M., Linza B., Minnie E., Nancy T., William H., and Ida M. ; John M. died June 26, 1872.

0. Fairbury; born in Belle Prairie Township, this county, Dec. 11^1839, his father, Hugh Steers, being one of the early settlers of Livingston Co., 111. Married in 1863, to Miss Harriet S. Beutley, who was born in Geauga Co , Ohio, Jan. 22, 1844 ; there are four children by this union^Fannie E., Winnie E., Leroy N., Arthur L. Mr. S. enHsted in Co. K, 3d

RICHARD SMITH, farmer, carpenter and builder, Sec. 3 ; P. 0. Fairbury ; born in Fayette Co., Penn., Dec. 25, 1827 ; removed to Harrison Co., Ohio, with his father's family, in 1842, where he resided until the Spring of 1854, then removed to Illinois, locating in Belle Prairie Township, this county ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $5,000. Has served two terans as Towcship Collector. Married, in 1856, to Miss Amanda L. Spence, who was born in Indian Grove Township, this county, in 1837; seven children by this union - Louisa J., Margaret M., Francis D., Phrona, Richard L., Mary E. and Zelpha H.

JOHN D. TRAVIS, farmer. Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Fairbury ; born in Belle Prairie Town>hip, this county, May. 2, 1843; his father, Martin M. Travis, being one of the early settlers of the county; owns forty acres of land, valued at $1 ,600 ; has served one term as School Director. Married in 1864, to Alice Sharpless, who was born in Ohio; she died in 1866; one child by this union - Minnie; she died in 1867 ; was again married in 1870, to Morning J. Houston, who was born in Monroe Co., lud., June 12, 1848 ; four children by this union - Ethel A., Mintie E., Ra}mond H. and Dennis D. Mr. Travis was one of a committee chosen to settle the troubles growing out of what was known as the Potosi war, mentioned elsewhere in this history.

MARTIN xM. TRAVIS, farmer, Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Fairl»ury ; born in Overton, Tenn., July 4, 1811 ; removed to Illinois with his father's family in Oct., 1834, locating in what is now Belle Prairie Township, this county; owns 195 acres of laud, valued at $8,000. Married, in 1837, to Miss Eliza Thompson, who was born in Boone Co., Ky., March 31, 1814; twelve children by this union, five living - Mary A. (wife of John G. Steers), Rachel (wife of L. Crumbo), John D., Adaiine (wife of J. Moore), Frances (wife of E. Mitchell); lost seven - Daucy, died Jan. 23, 1840 ; Nancy, March 6, 1840 ; Almira, March 19, 1853 ; Elender, Dec. 27, 1856 ; Syrena, Nov. 7, 1860; Ehzabeth A., Dec. 17, 1860, and Minerva, Feb. 3, 1877.

GEORGE M. THOMAS, farmer, Sec. 14, P. 0. Potosi ; born in Windham Co., Vt, July 27,1826; removed to Illinoisin October, 1852, locating in Will County; in the Spring of 1860, he removed to Belle Prairie Township, his present home ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $5,600; has served as School Trustee nine years, and is now Justice of the Peace. Married Jan. 24, 1861, to Miss Huldy R. Bedell, who was born in Clinton Co., Aug. 19, 1832.

Ohio, Dec. 16, 1837 ; removed to Illinois in the Fall of 1854, locating in Woodfonl Co., and two years later to Belle Prairie Township, this county. Married, in 18152, to Phebe Cunningham, who was born in Cheney's Grove, McLean Co., 111.; one child by this union - Lewis D.; was again married in 18(!8, to Mariah Lyon, who was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y. ; four children by this union - ^Annie, Byron, Benjamin and Ella.

GEORGE WORRICK, farmer, Sec. 9 ; P. O. Potosi ; born in Maryland, Jan. 2G, 1810 ; removed to Greene Co., Penn., in childhood, with his parents, in 1819, where he resided until 23 years of age ; then removed to Licking Co., Ohio ; came to Illinois in October, 1854, locating in Washburn, Woodford Co. ; removed to his jiresent homein March, 1857 ; owns 287 acres of land, valued at $12,000. Married in 1832, to Miss Eliza Cumpston, who was born in Greene Co., Penn., July 31, 1815 ; eight children by this union, seven of whom are living - Henry, Luther, Charles, Jacob, Mary (wife of William Johnson), Mariah (wife of Alex. McKnab), Harriet (wife of John Skeinj; lost one, John, died Aug. 7, 1871.

Charles H. Westervelt

farmer. Sec. 4 ; P. 0. Fairbury ; born in Franklin Co., Ohio., April 11, 1843; removed to Illinois in the Fall of 1860, locating in Indian Grove T])., this county ; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $2,800. Married, in 1875, to Miss PJlizabeth Hioronymus, who was born in Belle Prairie Tp., this county ; one child by this uniim - Elles B.

I WILLIAM YOUNGE, farmer and dealer in choice stock. Sec. 2 ; P. O. Fairbury ; born in Metamora Tp., Woodford Co., Ill, Aug. 11, 1836, his father, Benj. Yoiinge, being one of the early settlers

' of that county ; the subject of this sketch came to this county in the Spring of 1866, locating in Belle Prairie Tp. ; owns 200 acres of land, valued at .$12,000 ; has served as Commissoner of Highways one term. Married, in 1805, to Miss Nancy Hatten, who was born in Brown Co., Ohio, April 22, 1844 ; four children by this union - William H., Mary E. and Ida M. ; Sarah A. died March 22, 1869. Mr. Younge is giving considerable attention to the breeding of fine Devon cattle and Poland- China swine.

JONATHAN ASKEW, farmer. Sec. 14 ; P. 0. Pontiac. Baptist ; Independent. Owns 120 acres, valued at $30 per acre ; born in Northamptonshire, England, Aug. 23, 1835 ; resided in England until he was about 23. At the age of 21, married Maria Perks, of Warwickshire, England ; she was born March 24, 1832, and died Nov. 20, 1873, leaving four children, all of whom are now living. Married Caroline Ipsen Jan. li), 1875; she was born May 1, 1851, in Denmark ; have one child - Mary Maria, born Feb. 4, 1876. Held office of Supervisor from Rook's Creek Tp. two terms ; also office of Commissioner of Highways, which office he now holds. The names and births of Mr. A.'s children by his first wife are as follows, viz: Ernest Alfrod, born in England, May 12, 1857; John, born in Illinois, Jan. 31,1865; Thomas, born July 10, 1867; Anne, born Feb. 14, 1871.

SAMUEL ALGEO, farmer; P. 0. Pontiac. Presbyterian. Owns ninety-one acres, valued at $40 ; born in County Donegal, Ireland. Married Fanny 3Iargaret Algeo June 7,1865; emigrated to this country in 1866, landing in New York City in August of that year; remained there three weeks, then came to Livingston Co., and settled where he now resides ; have had seven children, five of whom are now living - Alexander, born in Ireland, March 24, 1866; Martha, born in this county, Sept. 25, 1867, died Aug. 27, 1868; Robert, born Dec. 3, 1868; Catherine, born Nov. 4, 1870 ; John, born Feb. 27, 1871 ; an infant, without name, born March 5, 1872, died next day; Fanny May, born Nov. 1, 1875.

age ; came, with his parents, to La Salle Oo. about the year 1852 ; remained there one year ; then came to this county. Married Desaline Earp May 28, 1862; she was born in this county Aug. 18, 18-1:1 ; have had ten children, six of whom are now living - Charles William, born Jan. 18, 18(33; John Ellsworth, born Sept. 23, 1864; Manda May, born Feb. 28, 1867, died when 10 months old; Henry, born Sept. 14, 1868, died when 3 weeks old; Frances Gertrude, bora Oct. 25, 1869 ; Theron, born March 31, 1871 ; Sarah Ellen, born March 18, 1873 ; Ezekias and Josias (twins), born Nov. 28, 1875, died in infancy ; Ida Pearl, born Jan. 6, 1877.

GEORGE E. BENNITT, former , P. O. Pontiac ; owns 108 acres ; born Nov. 9, 1848; his father, Thomas S. Bennitt, was one of the early settlers ; he was born in New York State, Jan. 31, 1822; he came to Illinois in 1850; resided in Kane and Kendall counties about seventeen years, then removed to this county, settling in Rook's Creek Township, where he died March 12, 1872. He was married Aug. 4, 1842, to Mary Brown ; she was born in New York, Marcli 7, 1821 ; is living, and resides with the subject of this sketch. Mr. B. is one of nine children, only three of whom are now living - Cora Bell, born March 29, 1858 ; Willy H., born May 13, 1862 ; those deceased are Grant Bennitt, died Oct. 28, 1864 ; Clary E., died Jan. 8, 1868 ; Emily Gertrude, died Dec. 8, 1870 ; Anna, died Feb. 29, 1872; Cynthia M. (married to C. Atwood), died May 26, 1872; Green Bennitt, died April 19, 1867.

SAMUEL EARP, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 4 ; P. 0. Pontiac. Noo-sectarian ; Independent. Owns 380 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, May 31, 1829; came to this county in 1856 ; settled on the place where he now resides in 1861. Married Caroline Earp May 13, 1858 ; she was born in Ohio Feb. 18, 1834 ; have no children. Held office of Road Commissioner two terms ; al.so two terms Supervisor. Mr. E. had a brother, Charles W. Earp, who served during the late war in the 57th I. V. I. ; he died the 15th day of December, 1868, from disease contracted in the army.

acres, valued at $40 ; born in Northamptonshire, P^nglnnd, Nov. 25, 1829; resided there until 1852 ; then emigrated to this country, settling in Bloomington ; land at that time could be bought near the latter place for $1.25 per acre. Married in England to Esther Haddon, April 13, 1852; it was the next month (May) that he emigrated to this country ; had two children by that union, both now living - George E., the eldest, resides athome, unmamed ; the second child, Martha Jeanette, is married to Jacob Gilman and resides in Nebraska Township; his finst wife died in the Fall of 1857 ; in the Spring of 1858, went across the plains to California in company with Wm. Earp, Henry Jones, James Morrow, Isaac Earl, Robert Earl and others from Pontiac ; remained in California three years, then returned to this country. Married Sarah Jane Tanner (widow of Boyd P. Tanner, formerly of the 129th I. V. I., and who died when in the service ; she had two children, a boy and girl - Samuel B. and Ann Maria j Jan. 26, 1864 ; have three children, all living - 3Iarietta, John T., William Jesse.

GEORGE B. GRAY, farmer and .stock dealer ; P. 0. Pontiac ; owns 640 acres, valued at $40 per acre. Non-sectarian ; Republican. Born Oct. 3, 1834, in Livingston Co., N. Y. ; he removed with his parents, when 3 years old, to Orleans Co. ; resided there twenty years. Married Mattie A. Boynton Nov. 19, 1857; she was born June 15, 1835, in Orleans Co., N. Y. ; have only one child - Nellie A., born Sept. 16, 1863. Mr. G. removed to this State in 1858, and settled where he now resides ; his I'arm at _^^ that time was in a state of nature, all im- ^^H provements having been put on by him- ^^ self; at the present time about 300 acres are under the plow ; the balance is in pasture and meadow. Has held various town offices ; is at present a member of the Legislature of this State ; was elected to the Thirtieth General Assembly in Nov. 1876, receiving 6,884 votes, a majority of 1,500 over his opponent. Mr. G. received his education in the common schools, which he attended during the Winter months while living on a farm.

Feb. 14, 1804 ; he removed with his parents, when (|uite an infant, to Erie Co., N. Y. : iiinained there until he was IG years of age, then removed, with his parents, to thi.« State ; settled on the place where he n<iw resides in 1833, where he has resided ever since; the fiist twenty years of his residence he was engaged in wagon making in Connection with farming. He was married in Sangamon Co., this State, March 17, 1825, to Nancy Bloyd ; she was born in Maryland, Oct. 25, 1805 ; when she was 1 year old, she removed to " Ky." with her parents ; remained there until she was 15 years old, when she came with her parents to Sangamon Co., this State; have had ten children born to them, six of whom are living - the oldest, William, was born Jan. 2, 182G; he served nearly four and one-half years in the 29th I. \ . I., during the late war ; John, born Sept. 1, 1827, died Jan. 30, 1853; Lydia, born Oct. G, 1829 ; she married William Cherry, who went to California in 1859, in company with the subject of this sketch ; Elizabeth, born Dec. 19, 1831 ; she married Benj. Blue ; he died in 1872 ; Henry, born Jan, 5, 1834; he served over four years in the 3d 111. Cav., during the late war ; Eleanor, born Sept 9, 183G, died when 14 months old; Oliver, born Aug. 30, 1838 ; he served about two years in the 17th 111. Cav.. during the late war; Amanda Melvina, born April 5, 1841; died April 21, 1873; Stephen, born Sept. 14, 1843; he served eighteen months during; the late war in the 129th I. V. I. ; Lucinda, born March 4, 1846; died Aug. 2G, 1838. Mr. J. served one term Justice of the Peace; was the first Collector in the town ; held office of School Director. Mr. J. is the oldest settler.

STEPHEN A. JOHNSON, farmer; P. 0. Pontiac; born Sept. 14,1843; lived at home with his parents until he was 1 9 years of age ; then went in the army. After the war, married India Sellman, June 17, 1866 ; .«hewas born in Brown Co., Ohio, July 18, 1847 ; have four children - Edwin, born Feb. 9, 18(;8 ; John Henry, born Oct. 10, 1869; Stephen A., born Nov. 15, 1871 ; Sherman, born Nov. 2, 1875. Mr. J. was in the 129th I. V. I. nine months ; discharged on account of disa])ility ; in 18G4, joined the 44th I. \'. I. ; served about ten months ; was in the tight at

Spring Hill, and the battles of Franklin and Nashville ; (the two oldest were l>orn in Iowa, the third in Kansas, the fourth here). Mr. J. removed to Iowa the next Spring after his marriage ; in Iowa about three and one-half years, farming ; then to Kansas, where he remained four years, during which time he was engaged in liridge building on the Kansas Pacific Railroad ; returned to this county in July, 1874, since which time he has been working his father's fiirm. 3Irs. Johnson's father (John Sellman) was in the war of 1812 ; he died in Hook's Creek Township, Oct. 22, 1874, aged 80 years, 8 months and 20 days.

MATTHIAS NEIFING, fixrmcr,S. 14; P. 0. Pontiac. Catholic ; Democrat. Owns 215 acres, valued at §40 ; born in Germany Jan. 4, 1816 ; came to this country 1846; settled in Chicago that year; remained seven years : then went to Peoria; was there seven years ; then to DeWitt Co. seven years ; then came here and settled where he now resides. Married in Germany, Aug. 20, 1843, to Anna Stannbaugh ; she was born in Germany Feb. 19, 1821 ; have had thirteen children, eleven living - Anna, Emma, Juhn, Mary. Frank, Nick, Kate, Ellen, Matthias, William and Elizabeth ; those that died were named Joe I. and Mary Ann. Mr. N. has held office of School Director.

THOMAS KYERSON, iarmer ; P. 0. Cornell ; was born in Stavanger, Norway, in 1834 ; in 1855, came to America, locating in La Salle Co., nearOt'.er Creek, living there about twelve years. During this time he was in the army, enlisting in 1 862, in Co. F, 104th 111. Vols.; he was wounded in the hip at the battle of Hartswell, and soon after was mustered out on account of wounds. In 1866, came to Amity Tp., but moved in 1875, on to land owned by him in Rook's Creek ; he owns 224 acres of land, valued at S35 per acre. He married Elizabeth Larson in La Salle Co. in 1862; she was born in Stavanger, Norway, in 1843 ; they have had eight children, six living - R. Lewis, Annie (deceased), Caroline A. (deceased), Anna Bell, Theodore, Oliver M. S., R. Adolph and Leonard M

$30 per acre ; born near Hartford, Conn., May 3, 1833 ; removed with his parents to New York State when 2 years old ; at the ag;e of 12 years went with his parents to Ohio. Married in that State to Roxana Bills ; she was born in Ohio; came to this State in 1863, and settled where he now resides ; been engaged in the business of farming and stock buying ever since ; they have four children - Lorenzo, Smith, Fred, and Frank. Held office of Supervisor one term.

OSHOM ASHLEY, farmer; P. 0. Ocoya. Republican. Has 1 GO acres of land on Sec. 7, valued at $50 per acre ; he was born in Barnard, Windsor Co., Vt., Jan. 24, 1844, and came to this county in 1868. He has no family. He has a very fine farm, very well improved, which he rents, and spends his time in other business ; he has been Justice' of the Peace for several years, and to a large degree has the confidence of his neighbors and the vicinity generally.

ANDREW COTREL, farmer; P. 0. McDowell. Democrat. Has 221 acres of land on Sec. 1 ; he was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, May 24, 1830 ; cam'e to Michigan in 1833; to Joliet, 111., in 1836; to Wilmington in 1839, and to this county in 1848. He married Adaline Ulery, in 1860 ; she died in 1873 ; they had ibur children - Ephraim C., Sarah, William A. and Edgar I. His present wife was Mary Brooks ; they were married in Aug., 1874, and have one child - Lura; she also had one when they were married - Thomas Brooks. Mr. C. is an excellent farmer ; has one of the very best farms, and is one of the most independent men in town.