Winnebago County, Illinois - The whole text, 1877 (part 13 of 17)

To this firm was due the successful conduct of the great patent case originating in Cyrus H. McCormick's celebrated suit against them under charge of infringement and resulting in opening the construction of reapers to the manufacturing public. The conduct of this case cost the defendants over $75,000, and enlisted in their behalf some of the ablest legal talent in the nation. Among their counsel were Abraham Lincoln, Edwin M. Stanton and Peter H. Watson, who first met personally in the defense of this suit, and afterwards formed the celebrated triumvirate who, as President, Secretary of War, and Assistant Secretary of War, played so conspicuous a part in subduing the great rebellion and preserving the nation. The firm paid Mr. Lincoln a retaining fee of $1,000, which Mr. Lincoln afterwards said was the money that enabled him to stump the state ot Illinois against Stephen A. Douglas, and thus introduced him to the nation at large and gave him the Presidency.

In after years, and during the dark hours of the rebellion, President Lincoln often spoke of this lawsuit as being the means of bringing to his notice the two men who so ably assisted in that trial and who afterwards so bravely held up his hands during the war.

After the passage of the Internal Revenue Act, Mr. Talcott was appointed by President Lincoln, Collector of Internal Revenue for his Congressional District - the Second Illinois. The President sent him notice of his intention to appoint him in the following personal note :

My Dear Sir - I have determined to appoint you Collector. I now have a very special request to make of you, which is that you will make no war upon Mr. Washburne, who is also my friend, of longer standing than yourself. I shall even be obliged if you can do something for him if occasion pi'eseuts. Yours truly,

The office thus conferred, he held some five years. This note, indited in his kindness of heart by Mi'. Lincoln, and in opposition to the request of several Congressmen who were clamorous for the appointment of favorites, shows in what esteem and in what kindly feeling Mr. Talcott was held by the martyred President.

Mr. Talcott was in Washington just after the assassination of President Lincoln, and having been selected by the citizens of Illinois then in Washington, attended the funeral services as one of the mourners, to represent the State of Illinois.

At the breaking out of the rebellion, Mr. Talcott was past the age fixed by law for military duty; but when Congress passed the law authorizing citizens to employ a substitute, to be designated by their name, he paid a large bounty to Charles H. Redington, a veteran, who represented him. A certificate from the government for this representative service in the war, signed by General James B. Fry, is in his possession.

On the 7th of August, 1873, Mr. Talcott was called to part with his life-long companion, Mrs. Elizabeth Anna Talcott, whose death was mourned by a wide circle of friends and whose memory is still precious to all who knew her, and especially to the poor and the sick, whom her sympathy and charity so constantly cheered and blessed.

Although far advanced in life, having just passed the three score years and ten allotted to man, Mr. Talcott, now the President of the Winnebago County Early Settlers' Society, is hale and hearty, and does not abate his wonted activity in business life. Up early and late, he continues to look after many of the details and intricacies of the business matters incident to the wide spread interests of Emerson, Talcott & Co., with which firm he still retains a business connection. Nor does he relax in any degree the acts and duties of the good citizen in the social, civil, and religious relations of life.

To such men is Winnebago County greatly indebted for the development of its physical resources, its social relations, its church and educational advantages. The marks of such early pioneers are

TAYI.OK HORACE W. Attorney and Master in Chancery ; office over Rockford Nat'l Bank; residence 535 N. Church; West Side; born in Granby, Hamjjshire Co., Mass., Feb. 1, 1823 ; came to Rockford, in Nov., 1857 ; married Ama A. Robinson, of Enfield, Mass. ; they have three children, Agnes, Willard R. and Ama S. ; Mr. Taylor has served as Master in Chancery over severi years in this place.

TEBBETTS HIRAM W. Physi cian and Surgeon; office over N. C. Thompson's Bank, 329 E. State st. ; residence 303 Market st., bet. N. First and N. Second, East Side; born in Carroll Parish, La., Dec. 22, 1845 ; came to Rockford in April, 1876; educated at St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H. ; graduate of Dartmouth Medical College, Hanover N. H., class of 1866; married Lucy J. Morrill, daughter of Elisha Morrill, Oct. 20, 1875 ; she was from Marlon Tp., Ogle Co., 111.

THAYER J. Of the firm of Springer, Thayer & Co., manufacturers of IXL Windmills, and dealers in Iron and Wood Pumps, cor. State and Water sts. ; residence 802 S. Court, South Side ; Mr. Thayer was born in Salem, Mass., May 31, 1817; came to Rocktord in Aug., 1858; married Maria Rosegrant, Jan. 10, 1837 ; she was born at Lodi, Seneca Co., N. Y., Feb. 26, 1819 ; they have five daughters.

THOMPSO]!ir K". C. Manufacturer of Gorham Sulky and Walking Cultivators, Gang, Sulky and Stirring Plows, Sulky Attachments for Plows, Corn Stalk Cutters, Rolling Coulters, Grain Binders, etc., 329 E. State st. ; water power, 642 S. Main -. residence 507 N. Main, West Side.

THOREHO^ JOHX, Manufacturer of Wagons, Carriages, Buggies and Sleighs ; all kinds of repairing and carriage painting to order, 320 and 322 S. Main st. ; residence 322 S. Main ; born in Christiana, Norway, April 16, 1820; came to Chicago in 1853; removed to Rockford in 1855; Mr. Thoreson commenced working at carriage making in 1835, while in Europe, and has continued in the same business ever since ; married Martha Olson, Dec. 18, 1848 ; she was born in same place as Mr. T. ; they have two children living : Thomas, born March 6, 1850, and Matilda J., Sept. 5, 1861 ; they have lost five sons.

THURSTOJf J. H. Buyer of fine grades of Butter, highest market price paid at all times, 303 E. State st. ; residence 207 S. Main, East Side ; storage (temperature 58 degrees) without charge for those who may desire to hold for any expected market advance.

Tierney Michael, lab; r 1303 Second av. Tierney Michael, r 1108 River; s s. Tierney Peter, lab; r 1108 River; s s. Tierney John, painter; r 1108 River; s s. Tierney Wm. bartender; bds 1108 River; s s. Tichman H. emp Forbes ; r 902 Rock ; s s.

TIIiDEN J. R. Carpenter and Contractor, 1305 S. West St. ; born in Boston, Mass. ; came to Rockford in 1860 ; married Ellen Snow ; she was born in Pomfret, Vt.

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Capitalist ; r S. Main st. ; born in Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, Dec. 31, 1836; came to Rockford in Aug., 1856 ; married Mrs. John H. Manny, April 24, 1870; she was born at Hoosac Falls, N. Y. ; Mr. Tinker is President of Chicago, Rockford & Northern Railway Co.; in 1875 and 1876, he was Maj^or of Rockford ; he is one of the Directors of the Water Power Co., Director of the Rockford Bolt Works, Secretary and Treasurer of the McPherson Steam Vacuum Pump Co., Treasurer Rockford Brush Co., and largely interested in other enterprises.

Tisdale E. L. mechanic ; r 708 Wall ; s s. Titus John, cooper; r 608 N. First; e s. Titus S. emp T. Scott; r 710 N. Main; e s. Tobin J. E. watchmaker; bds 107 N. 1st; es. Toffelmire Wm. hack driver A.Vanlnwagen. Tolmie D. stonecutter ; bds White's Hotel. Tompkins John, r 606 S. Fourth ; e s. Toner C. gardener ; r 829 N. Main ; w s. Tool A. lab ; r Corbin bet Blake and Kent ; s s. Tool J. lab ; r Corbin bet Blake and Kent; s s.

TOWER CAL.EB E. With Orlando Clark Manufacturing Heating Apparatus, etc. ; residence 526 N. Church st. ; born in Edwardsville, Madison Co., 111., Nov. 13, 1841 ; he, with his mt)ther and two sisters, removed to Rockford when he was fourteen years of age; he has worked at machinists' business since he was fifteen years of age; was with Clark & Utter 21 years; was foreman of their works 10 years; he married Nellie H. Dunn, Oct. 4, 1868 ; she was born in N. Y . State, Sept. 20, 1839 ; Mrs. Tower is a member of the Christian Union Church.

TRAHERN FRAITK B. Superintendent of W. D.Trahern's Iron and Pump Works ; residence 308 Kent st. ; born in Fredericlitovvn, Oliio, Feb. 6, 1829; came to Rockford in Jan., 1848 ; lie has worked at machinists' business since he was 19 years of age; married Martha Reader, Nov. 4, 1854; she was born in N. Y. State, in 1833; tliey liave two children, Delbert E. and Harvey R. ; Mrs. Trahern is a member of the First Baptist Church.

TRAHERN W. D. Proprietor of the Rockford Metal Pump Works ; residence 910 S. Winnebago; South Side; manufactures Force, Suction and Lift, Engine, Wind Mill and Cistern Pumps ; Mr. T. also manufactures Horse Powers ; general iron jobbing work done; send for illustrated catalogue, with prices, discounts, etc., to the trade ; address W. D. Trahern, Rockford, 111.

TRAPHAOEX WM, H. Pattern Maker and Experimental Machinist for Emerson & Co. ; residence 1001 Ferguson St.; born in N. Y. City, Sept. 26, 1838; came to Sparta, Wis., in 1857 ; lived there two years ; then removed to Jefferson City, Mo., where he was engaged 1 year on the State House, interior carpenter work ; he returned to N. Y. City, in 1860, where he remained until the fall of 1861, when he came to Rockford; carried on carpenter work here for a few years; in 1872, he began work tor Emerson & Co., and has been with them ever since; married Rachel Ann Price, Sept. 26, 1861 ; she was born in Germantown, Columbia Co., N. Y., Feb. 22, 1838; they have three sons, Willie P., Frank E., and Harry V. V. ; Mr. and Mrs. Traphagen are members of the Winnebago Street M. E. Church.

TROIVBRIDOE L.. A. Assistant Cashier Third National Bank ; residence 302 Rock St., opp East Side Park; born in Danbury, Conn., April 19, 1847; came to Rockford in March, 1861 ; he has been connected with the Third National Bank 13 years ; for 3 years previous to his connection with the Bank he was in the bookstore of J. B. Howell, East Side.

Truesbury A. blacksmith ; r 129 S.Water ; es. Truesdell Byron, lab ; r 107 S. Avon. ~ Truesdell Frank, lab; r 807 Mulberry. Truesdell W. H. painter; r 905 Ferguson;

TRUFANT GEORGE H. Cashier Peoples Savings Bank; residence over 118 S. Main st.. West Side; born in Lynn, Mass., Feb. 28, 1841; came to Rockford in Sept., 1855 ; married Emma L.Faulkner ; she was born in England ; they have one daughter, Delia, born April 17, 1861 ; Mr. Trufant served 2 years and 8 months in Subsistence Department, at Chattanooga, during the war; from 1866 to 1874, he was connected with American and Merchants Union Express Companies, in Rockford ; for some time previous he was with his father in the boot and shoe business here; he was City Treasurer in 1876.

TURKEBfKOPH DAVID, Proprietor Centennial Clothing House 123 W. State St.; the latest and best grades of Clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps and Trunks alwaj^s on hand, and will be sold at bottom prices; born in Easton, Pa., Aug. 12, 1853; came to Rockford in June, 1871.

UPT05f CHAS. O. Proprietor Meat Market, 311 W. State st., and member of the firm of Upton & Crill, dealers in Live Stock ; yard at Galena depot ; Mr. Upton resides at 712 N. Court st. ; he was born in

Reading, Mass., Sept. 17, 1832; came to Rockford in 1854; married Lizzie C. Raynor, March 26, 1855 ; she was born in Reading, Mass.; have three children living, Flora, Clyde Warren, and Lucy Josephine ; lost one daughter, Nellie Raynor; Mr. Upton was Alderman of the Fourth Ward two terms, of two years each ; was one of the Committee that built the Holly Water Works here; is one of the Directors of the Second National Bank.

UTTER ISAAC, Pres. Utter Mfg. Co. ; residence 211 S. Winnebago st. ; born in Eaton, Madison Co., N. Y., Jan. 17, 1809 ; lived in that Co. until 1837, when he moved to Angelica, Allegany Co., N. Y., where he lived until 1840, when he removed to Warsaw, Wyoming Co., N. Y., where he built a woolen factory, and carried on the business of cloth manufacturing until 1850, when he sold out; was out of business for two years ; in 1852 he came to Rockford ; entered into partnership with Orlando Clark the same year, and continued in partnership with him until Oct., 1876; in 1865 he entered into partnership with Levi Rhoades ; they built the Rockford Paper Mills, and commenced the manufacture of paper in the spring of 1866, and have continued the business ever since ; he is one of the owners and directors of the Rockford Tack Co. ; is a Director of Peoples Savings Bank; also stockholder of Rockford Watch Co., etc ; married Eliza Smith, Jan. 14, 1832 ; she was born in Eaton, N. Y., in May, 1810; she died Oct. 28, 1871; six children bj^ this marriage, now living ; Chas. M., Morris L., Harriet L., now Mrs. W. E. S. Trowbridge; Horace B., Mary Eliza, now Mrs. Milton D. Fraley, and Fidello O.; present wife was Lydia Rush; married Jan. 18, 1873; she was born in Penn. ; Mr. and Mrs. Utter are members of the Christian Union church.

UTTER M. li. Vice Pres' Utter Mfg. Co., Manufacturers of Gorham's Broadcast Seeder, Corn Cultivator, Flouring, Grist and Saw Mill Machinery, Well Drilling Machines, and Drilling Tools; also General Jobbing of all kinds, Rockford, 111. ; boards Holland House.

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Livery, Feed and Boarding Stable, and of Rockford Omnibus and Hack Line; stables cor Church and Elm sts. ; residence 309 North st. ; born in Orange Co., N. Y., Feb. 11, 1809; when he was two years of age his parents moved to Wayne Co., N. Y. ; for several years he was Captain of a boat on the Erie canal ; was in mercantile business about six years in Wayne Co. ; was engaged in business in Troy, N. Y. ; had the agency of Detroit line, etc. ; was in business in Buffalo, several years, Forwarding business, etc.; in 1855 he came to Chicago; was in Forwarding and Commission business twelve years; was also Agent Peoples' Line of Propellors at Chicago ; came to Rockford in 1867 ; first wife was Maria Jackson; she died in 1844; three children living, by this marriage; Mary Jane, now Mrs. Geo. Keyes, James and Caroline, now Mrs. Chas. H. Foster; second wife was Matilda Jordan; she died Jan. 30, 1877; three children living; Adeline G., now Mrs. L. C. Lawrence; Emeline R., now Mrs. James H. Bishop, and Charles A.

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WAlIIi E. of Fisher & Wahl, Manufacturers and Dealers in Lager Beer and Ale ; residence Fisher's Brewery ; Brewery established in 1869; manufactures at an average of 800 barrels a year, mostly consumed in this county ; born in Germany March 10, 1838 ; came to America, 1864 ; and to Rockford in 1867 ; married Mary E. Behr, Oct. 17, 1875 ; she was born in Chicago ; they have one child, Anne Elizabeth, born June 28, 1877.

IVAIiBO HIRAM H. Bookseller and Stationer, 304 W. State; residence 209 N. Main,West Side ; born in Alba,GeneseeCo., N. Y.,]Srov. 23, 1827; came to Rockford in 1846; married Olive S.True, 1854; she died Aug. 26, 1858 ; present wife was Sarah E. Hulett, married Dec. 20, 1860 ; one child by this marriage, deceased; Mr. Waldo was County School Commissioner.

WA1.JL1IS 'WM, T. Cashier of Third National Bank; residence Prospect St., near city limits; born in New York City, March 13, 1817 ; he was engaged in wholesale Dry Goods trade there from 1840 to 1852; first came to Rockford in 1852; spent the summers of 1852 and 1853 here, and in 1857 removed to Rockford and made this his permanent residence; he organized the Tliird National Bank Sept. 1, 1864, and has continued in the banking business ever since ; in May, 1857, he married Henrietta Remsen of New Jersey; they have two cluldren: Mary Ann, now Mrs. C. A. Sanborn, and Henrietta E.

WARW FRABf K, Proprietor of Foundry and Machine Shops, on Water Power, Tinker's building; resides at 1008 S. West St. ; born in Canada, May 30, 1836 ; came to Rockford 24 years ago ; married Helen Workman; she was borninPenn.; they have five children ; Mr. Ward has worked at machinists' trade since he was 14 years of age; he does general jobbing work o*" every descriptiuu in his line.

Ward F. G. tailor; r 1104 Fourth av. Ward Geo. S. carp; bds 112 S. Second; e s. Ward Hiram, cooper; bds C. Henry's. Ward Hugh, elk ; bds 501 S. Third ; e s. Ward James, carriage painter. Ward Joseph, r 820 Rural ; e s. Ward S. L. painter ; r 221 S. Water ; e s. Warfield John, r 202 S. Water; e s. Warfield J. W. carp ; r 802 Montague ; s s. Warner Albert S. r 1105 S. West; s s. Warner Frank E. r 1105 S. West; s s. Warner C. cabinet maker; r 503 East; e s. Warner D. carp ; r Corbin, cor Morgan ; s s. Warner Julius, r 503 East; e s. Warner L. F. attorney, State st, opposite court house ; r 601 Cherry.

WARI^fER NORMAX C. Attorney and Counselor at Law ; Ottice, No. 2 Masonic Block ; born in Lima, Livingston Co., N. Y. ; came to Wilmington, Will Co., 111., in 1849 ; came to Roclvford in 1869 ; he pursued an academic course at Clark Seminary, Aurora, 111. ; pursued law course at Columbiana College, Washington, D. C. ; graduated and was admitted to the bar at Washington, June, 1868; since that time has been actively engaged in tlie practice of his profession, and is ranked as one of the leading members of the bar of this State; Major Warner enlisted as a private in Co. E, 39th I. V. I., Sept. 22, 1861 ; for meritorious conduct he was promoted to Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, and Captain of his Co., and then to Major of Volunteers; was dangerously wounded Aug. 16, 1864, at Strawberry Plains; in

IVARKEX JOHX H. Of the firm of Soper & Warren, wholesale dealers in Fancy Goods, Notions and Cigars, 126 W. State St. ; Mr. Warren resides at 513 N. Church; born in Milton, Wis , March 31, 1850 ; came to Rockford in 1870 ; married Lottie A. Meiitzer, Nov. 14, 1870; they have two children living, Edward S. and Harriet M. ; lost one child, Henry A., who died Dec. 31, 1874, aged 1 year and 10 months.

Scourer of Ladies' and Gents' Clothing, etc., 108 W. State st. ; residence same No. ; born in Germany, April 5, 1846 ; came to Chicago in 1870; to Rockford in 1871; he is a practical dyer and scourer, having been engaged in the business in France, Belgium and this country more than 18 years; first-class work done at lowest prices ; perfect satisfaction guaranteed.

WEIiD WM. K. Justice of the Peace and Insurance Agent, 306 State st. ; West Side; residence 406 N. Rockford; East Side; born in Le Roy, Genesee Co., N. Y., Oct. 12, 1820; came to Geneva, Wis., in 1845; removed to Rockton, this Co., in June, 1849; came to Rockford in June, 1872; he was Justice of the Peace in Rockton Tp. 14 years ; eight years of the time he was Associate County Justice; for a number of years he was Clerk of Rockton Tp. ; elected Justice and Police Magistrate here in the spring of 1877.

of Enamel Leather Dressing, 131 N. Main St.; residence 134 S. Main st. ; East Side; born in Vernon, Oneida Co., N. Y.. June 19, 1830; he was for seven years, with Charles Goodyear, engaged in the manufacture of rubber goods; in the fall of 1858 came to Rockford and for twelve years carried on the business of dealer in rubber goods and boots and shoes ; commenced the manufacture of leather varnish before he retired from the boot and shoe and India rubber goods business; for six years he has been engaged in the manufacture of leather dressing,especially used for carriage tops ; Mr. West married Sarah Sturtevant, of Verona, Oneida Co., N. Y. ; they have three sons, Hamilton H., Elliott S. and L. Judson; Mr. W. and family are members of tlie Baptist Church, he being one of the Deacons of the State Street Baptist Church ; for ten years he was Treasurer of the Society.

^WIGREX REV. JOHN, Pastor of the Swedish M. E. Church; res. 713 First avenue. East Side ; born m Sweden, Octlst, 1836; came to Indiana in 1853; resided there 11 years; preached in Iroquois Co., Ills., 2 years; Mercer Co. 2 years; Andover, Henry Co., 4 years; Moline, 3 years; then went back to Mercer Co. and remained 3 years again ; then came to Rockford - has been here 3 years ; for 4 years Mr. Wigren preached under a local license; was ordained Deacon the 34th Sept., 1865; ordained Elder Sept. 37th, 1868; married Hannah Anderson, June 34, 1849; she died June 16, 1856; they had three children; two living, Charles J. and James T. ; August P. died in Sweden, Feb. 19, 1874, aged 24 years ; Mr. Wigren's present wife was Marry C. Johnson ; married Nov. 16, 1856; they have six children living, Hannah v., Theodore E., Victor A., Elmer E., Emily AV., and Eugene A.; lost one daughter, Aurora J., who died Nov. 13, 1875, aged 19 months.

WlliCOX WM. H. Dealer in Musical Instruments and Sewing Machines, 233 E. State street; residence 708 First avenue; born in Berlin, Hartford Co., Conn., July 37, 1835 ; came to Roscoe Township, this Co., in 1837; lived in Iowa 3 years, in Wis. 3 years; married Alice Curtis, Dec. 13, 1856; she was born in Bucksport, Maine, Sept. 19, 1837; they have two children living, Clitibrd W. and Alvin C. ; they have lost three children, Clifford L. died Aug. 19, 1H5S, aged live mouths; Carroll L. died in infancy in 1870, and Frank M. died June 37, 1873, aged 11 years: Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox are members of the Third street M. E. Church.

President Rockford Bolt Works, Water Power, near R. R. Bridge ; residence 412 N. Main street; born in Coventry, Chenango Co., N. Y., Marcli 24, 1833; came to. Rockford in Oct. 1870; married Jennie I. Goodlander, May 16, 1861 ; she was born in Milton, Northumberland Co., Pa. ; they have two children, George L., born July 11, 1864, and Mary R., born Dec. 27, 1869

^Vni^KIlfS WAIiTER S. Superin tendent Painting Department of Emerson Talcott & Co. ; residence 304 Kent street, between Church and Main ; born in Coven try, Chenango Co., JST. Y., Sept. 28, 1825 came to Rockford m 1871 ; married Elizabeth A. Arnold, Nov. 1855 ; she was born in Volnez, Oswego Co., N. Y., in 1833; they have one child living, Emma J., born Nov. 7, 1859 ; they have fost one son. Earl D., who died in Aug. 1874, aged 19 years; Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins are members of the South Rockford M. E. Church.

KSOI^, Proprietors of the 99 Cent Store, Jobbers and Retail Dealers in Jewelry, Staple and Fancy Goods, etc., 107 West State street ; Francis D. Williamson resides at 205 North Church street ; he was born in Cornwall, Addison Co., Vt., Jan. 1st, 1824 ; came to Lee Co. in 1852 ; he served as Justice of the Peace in Bradford, Lee Co., Ills., 14 years ; was Township Treasurer there 12 years, and served six years continuously, besides serving two or three other terms, as Supervisor of Bradford Township; was Supervisor during the war and took an active part in raising and enlisting men for the different quotas of that town.

Wii.I.Oughby Fraxcis E.

Farmer (Sec. 12) and Manager of the Winnebago Co. Patrons' Co-operative Association Store, 504 W. State st. ; born in Oxford, Chenango Co., N. Y., April 30, 1831 ; came to this Co. in Feb., 1866 ; married Jenett E. Root, Feb. 6. 1857 ; she was born in Oxford, N. Y. ; they have five children : Augusta E., Edgar C, Arthur B., John H. and Francis ; they have lost two daughters ; Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Wills Charles, r 1103 Third av; e s. Wilsey Hoffman, lab; r 1302 S. Main; s s. Wilsey James H. lab ; r 1302 S. Main. Willsey P. C. stone cutter ; r 608 Rockton av. Willsey Wellington, r 608 Rockton av. Willson Wm. G. r 501 N. Second ; e s. Willmarth Irod C. agt; r 809 Third av; e s. Wilmarth Willie, lab; r 113 S. Main; e s. Wilmarth Wm. employe Holland House.

WIIiMOT HE5fRY I.. Foreman of Planing Mill, Sash, Door and Blind Factory of J. F. Lander Estate; residence 1109 S. Main st. ; born in Stamford, Fairfield Co., Conn., Jan. 28, 1833; came to Rockford in the spring of 1864; served apprenticeship as Carpenter; has been engaged in present occvipation 23 years ; married Almira M. Dewey, Dec. 15,' 1857; she was born in N. Y. State, Jan. 11, 1836; they have one daughter, Ida M., born July 13, 1859; Mr. Wilmot served 1 year in Co. B, 28th Conn. V. I.; was Second Lieutenant; was at Siege of Port Hudson, etc.

WII.!S05f OEORGE, Stone Cutter, Stone Mason, and Contractor and Builder; estimates given and contracts taken for all kinds of buildings ; he is one of the principal contractors in Rockford; all kinds of stone can be obtained at his yard. 404 Cedar st. ; r Cedar, bet S. Court and Church sts. West Side ; Mr. W. was born in Scotland, March 28, 1849 ; came to N. Y. City in 1870; came to Chicago in 1872, and to Rockford June 10, 1873; married Anna C. Milne, July 12, 1874; she was born in Scotland ; they have one daughter living ; have lost one daughter ; Mr. W. resides on west side of Cedar st., second house east of Court St.

Winnebago. Wise E. C. carp; r 610 Mulberry. Wise Harry, 412 N. Main ; w s. Wise Harry L. r C. H. Wise, Mulberry. Wisson J. carp ; r Morgan cor Corbin ; s s. Wiswell Z. C. r 109 N. Fifth ; e s.

^WITHROW S. C. Dealer in Dry Goods and Carpets 114 and 116 S. Main St. ; residence on S. Main st., cor Kent ; South Side; born in Summerfotd, Ohio, Aug. 26, 1837 ; came to Rockford in 1861 ; he has been engaged in present business since he first came here.

the firm ot Hou2:h & Witwer, Grocers, 326 E. State st. ; residence 502 N. First st. ; was born in Alden, Erie Co., N. Y., June 35, 1842 ; came to Cherry Valley, in this Co., in April, 1858 ; came to Rockford, and engaged in the Grocery business with Mr. Hough, in Feb., 1864; married Mary Addie Hurd, Sept. 25, 1866 ; she was born in Marshall, Mich., May 2, 1843; they have two children, Mary H., born March 19, 1868, and Jessie June, June 8, 1875 ; Mr. Witwer is a member of the Disciple Church ; his father, John Witwer, resides with him ; he was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 3, 1801 ; he was engaged in the milling business until he came to Cherry Valley, in 1858; he then engaged in farming, which he continued until he came to Rockford, in 1866; his wife was Maria Weaver; they were married Feb. 12, 1824; she was born in same place in Pa. as her husband, and died here, Aug. 14, 1872; there are eight children living ; Mr. John Witwer is also a member of the Disciple Church.

ItVOODRUFF C^ILBERT, residence 502 S. Third; East Side; President Rockford National Bank, also President of the Forest City Insurance Co. and of Forest City Furniture Co. ; he is a member of the Seminary Board of Trustees ; was Mayor of the city in 1873 and 1874 ; he was born in Watertown, N. Y., Nov. 20, 1817 ; came to Rockford in 1858.

^VOODIIVARD AlflOS W. Manu facturer of Iron Pumps, Water Wheel Governors, and General Machine Work; on water power, first building east of the woolen mill; residence 601 Peach St.; born in Winthrop, Me., July 16, 1829 ; he has been engaged working as machinist 27 years ; came to Rockford in Oct., 1856 ; married Mary L. Sealy, of England ; they have two so'ns and two daughters; Mr. and Mrs. Woodward are members of the First Baptist Church.

Woodward Eugene, r 304 Chestnut ; w s. Woodward - , painter ; r 105 N. Second ; e s. Woolery John, lab ; r n end Pecatoniea. Wolfel J. emp Miller & Hamlyn; r 1011 W.

IVORKS CHAItL.ES, Justice of the Peace, Conveyancer and Collecting Agent; office E. Stdtest. ; residence 501 Seminary st. ; East Side ; born in Westmoreland, N. H., Nov. 24, 1803 ; lived in Dutchess Co., N. Y., from 1827 to 1830; from 1830 to 1834. in Oswego Co. ; came to Ottawa, 111., in 1834; lived there until Feb., 1836, when he came to Rockford, where he has resided since that time; he was one of the first voters at the first election in Winnebago Co.; was first Supervisor of Guilford Tp.; elected in 1850; Assessor of same Tp. one year, also Collector one year; in 18fi3 he was elected County Treasurer; held that office four years; in 1868 elected Justice of the Peace; has held that office continuously since first election ; first wife was Mary L. Kellogg, of Mexico., N. Y. ; married in 1832; she died in 1843; they had one son, Wm. W., who enlisted in the First Board of Trade Regt., Chicago, in 1862, and was killed at Vicksburg. May 19, 1863 ; second wife was Jeannette S. Duncan ; married in 1846; she died in 1862; three children living by this marriage, Chas. A., Mary H. and Laura J. ; present wife was Mrs. Ann D. Wheeler ; married in 1865.

WORTHIXGTOX ^VW. Druggist, 407 E. State st. ; residence 209 JST. First st. ; born in Enfield, Conn., July 5, 1813; came to Rockford in the spring of 1838; followed farming pursuits, clerked in Postoffice, blacksmithing, etc., until 1843, when he opened the first drug store in Rockford; first wife was Maria Baker; married at Little Fort (now Waukegan), Oct. 27, 1844; she died Oct. 2, 1846; they liad one child, Albert, who died in Sept., 1846, aged 13 months ; present wife was Eliza Kellogg; married in Rockford; she was born in Geauga Co., Ohio, June 14, 1823; they have four children living, AVm. H., born Nov. 4, 1854; Frank H., Aug. 23, 1856; Chas. V., Sept. 17, 1858; and Julia, in 1S52; lost two children, Ella, born July 20, 1848, died May 2, 1852; Ida , born Feb. 26, 1865, died Dec. 10, 1865; Mr. and Mrs. W. are members of the M. E. Church.

403 W. State st. ; residence 207 S. West st. ; born in Nassau, N. Y., Oct. 6, 1828 ; came to Rockford in 1858 ; has been engaged in butchering business most of the time since he came here ; first wife was Carrie L. Welch ; she died in May, 1870 ; present wife was Annie Weary ; she was born in Rockford ; Mr. and Mrs. Wright are members of the Second Congregational Church.

1¥RIGHT JfElVTON ». Senior Editor of the Rockford Daily and Weekly Register; was born Oct., 1842, in Adams, Jefferson Co., N. Y. ; removed with parents to McHenry Co., Ill, in 1846; in 1854 went to Salem, Kenosha Co., Wis.; his earlyyears were spent on alarm, getting a good, thorough English education from schools and academies in the vicinity; in 1860 learned the printer's trade at Kenosha, Wis. ; enlisted in 1862, in Co. C, 33d Regt., of Wis. V. I. ; was discharged on surgeon's examination ; afterwards enlisted in 39th Wis. V. I., 100 day men, and served during enlistment; in 1867 bought Delavan Republican, and published it tor 7 years; came to Rockford in spring of 1875, and purchased the Rockford /Register, and is at present at the head of the paper ; married Miss Mary A. Winegar, of Kenosha, Oct. 1, 1863, who died in Aug., 1868 ; had two sons, Elton S. and Charlie E. ; married for his second wife, Oct. 1, 1870, Miss H. M. Munsel, of Delavan, Wis. ; one daughter. Bertha M.

WYMAN EPHRAIM, Retired; residence Lincoln av., near Main st. ; South Side; born in Lancaster, Mass., Jan. 26, 1809 ; when 15 years of age he moved to Keene, N. H., where he followed the business of a baker there, until he removed to Rockford, Sept. 20, 1835 ; was engaged in the baker}'^ business here until 1850, when he went to California and remained there until 1853, when he went to Lancaster, Mass., and married Caroline Pierce, June 15, 1853; she was born in Waltham, Mass., Dec. 29, 1819; they had one child, Frederick Thayer, who was born Sept. 9, 1861, and died Aug. 4, 1865; Mr. Wyman was County Treasurer and Assessor in 1844 and 1845; he was Street Commissioner nine years, from 1G62 to 1871.

Rockford Townshir

BL.ACKL.AW JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 6; owns 160- acres land, valued at $8,000; Republican; never accepted any town office; born in Scotland, 1833; came to America and direct to this Co., in 1850; married Jessie Simpson, April, 1859 ; she died in 1866, leavmg three children, Henry, Albert and Lewis; his present wife was Ellen Welsh, born in Ireland, in 1852, by whom he has also three children, Nelly, Hattie and James.

CHA3IPI.IX ALFREO, Farmer; Sec. 5; owns 205 acres land, valued at $10,000; born in Sullivan, N. Y., June 19, 1806; came to this Co. in 1845; married three times - first wife, Sophroua Gleason, in 1833; she was born in Vermont, and died in 1835; her two children died; second wife was Pauline Adams, born in N. Y.; married in 1836; died in 1848; she had tive children, two are living, Charles, born in 1841, and Kate, in 1845; third wife was Elvira Drake, born in N. Y., July 21, 1823; she has si.v children living, H. Sophia, born Jan. 24, 1851; Susan, April 3, 1854; Adda, Oct. 1, 1857; Sarah, June 26, 1861; Lizzie, April 20, 1863; Clara, June 24, 1866; lost two sons in army, and one wounded; holds office of School Trustee.

CHURCH SAMUEL. I. Farmer; Sec. IG; owns 160 acres land, valued at $16,000; born in N. Y., June 11, 1815; came to this Co. in June, 1848, with his family; held office of County Sheriff one term; Republican; Congregational ist.

CHURCHILIi P. P. Farmer; Sec. 25; owns 165 acres land, valued at $16,- 500; born in Vermont, 1804; lived in N. Y. 4 years ; came to this Co. in 1835, where he pre-empted the land he now occupies ; was offered $3,000 for his claim before making much improvements; married Amanda Wright, 1831 ; she was born in Vermont, in 1804; they have three daughters, Mary R. (now Mrs. Chapman), Minerva K., Amanda A. (now Mrs. Kettlewell) ; Mr. Churchill is a member of the "Early Settlers' Society," and a Republican.

COOK IISAAC, Farmer; rents farm; Sec. 9; Republican; School Director; served in 14th I. V. C. nearly 3 years; was in 22 hard-fought battles; born in Boone Co., 111., Jan. 18, 1841 ; maiden name of tirst wife was Nancy E. Baker, who died in 1864, leaving two daughters, Sarah I. (now Mrs. Henry Wilt), and Mary Jane, who died Sept. 6, 1867; his present wife was Mrs. Lucy A. Wilcox; they were married Jan. 13, 1866; have lost two children and have one living, Elizabeth Irene, born Feb. 14, 1871.

COREY AL.OXZO, Farmer; Sec. 34; born near Skaneateles, Onondago Co., N. Y., July 3, 1811; moved to Madison, Ohio, in 1821 ; in Nov., 1824, he moved to Clark Co., 111.; in 1829, went to Edgar Co., 111., but returned to Clark Co. in 1832, and remained there until his removal to Rockford, May 17, 1836 ; from 1832 to 1836, he was engaged in the milling business witli his brother, in Clark Co.; the balance of his life has been spent in farming pursuits; married Sarah Ann Keller, Dec. 1, 1841 ; she was born in St. Albans, Vt., Oct. 2, 1820; they have five children living, James Dwight, Luther S., Franklin Alonzo, Sarah E. (now Mrs. Walter D. Pease), and Clara; they have lost two children, Franklin, who died at the age of 2 years and 4 months, and Harriet E., aged 4 years and 4 months at time of death; Deacon Corey became a member of the First Baptist Church in 1843, being baptized the first Sabbath in Dec. of

CRAGG BIRKETT, Farmer; Sec. 7 ; owns 100 acres land, valued at $9,000 ; born in England, Aug., 1811; came to America in 1833 ; lived ten years in New York State ; came to this Co. in 1843 ; married Ruth S. Wilson, in April, 1854; she was born in N. Y., 1814; lost one child; has been School Director one term ; Congregationalist ; Republican.

CUWKIlfGHAM B. F. Farmer; Sec. 34; born in Petersboro, N. H., Feb. 26, 1820; married Clarissa J. Mandeville, March 14,1844 ; she was born near Auburn, N. Y. April 1, 1822; they have one child, Jennie E., horn May 26, 1852 ; Mr. C. came to this Co. in 1839 ; tor a number of years was ^engaged in farming in Pecatonica; balance of the time has lived in Rockford Tp. and city; was County Commissioner in 1867 and 1868.

CUTI.ER ASA E. Farmer; Sees. 3 & 4 ; born in AVest Brookfield, Mass., June 23, 1824; lived in Chicago from spring of 1855 until 1871, when he came to this Co. owns 250 acres land, valued at $18,000 held office of School Director three years married Miss Lucy Smith, Dec, 1862; she was born in Princeton, 111.; have four children, Fred Selby, Jesse Doolittle, Alex Ellis and Dwight Porter.

DORR ED^VARD, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 9 ; owns 236 acres land, valued at $18,000; also owner of the celebrated trotting stallion "Tornado," for which he has refused the handsome sum of $20,000; he has several of "Tornado's " colts; one of them, "Tornad Ned," (five years old) is valued at $1,500; Mr. D. came to this Co. in 1862; first wife was Angeline Willis; married in 1855; she died in 1867, leaving five children ; Selh P., Wm. H.,Marcia, Jessie and Frederick; married second wife, Henrietta Hickok, in 1872 ; she was born in Penn., in 1853 ; one child Nathalie, born March 20, 1875 ; Mr. Dorr is a sound Republican.

EDDY ELI K. Farmer: Sec. 36; owus IGO acres land, valued at $14,000; born in Rhode Island, in 1808; lived in ]Sr. Y. from 1833 until lie came to this Co., in 1851; married Sally Northrup, in 1834; she was born Oct. 15, 1815; three children, Elliott, Geo. E. and William; Mr. Eddy is a Republican and Methodist; the first white man who died in Winnebago Co. was buried on his farm ; his son William married Matilda Carmichael, in 18G7; she was born in this Co., in 1844; they have three children, Ernest, Fred and Lulu.

FUIiEER MRS. I^UCY, Farming; Sec. 19; Widow of John Fuller, who died in Oct., 1853 ; came from Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1839 ; she has seven children, Lemuel, Levi B., Charles, Nancy (now Mrs. Ingals), John, Eliza Hartwell, Ellen L.; has 520 acres land, 200 under cultivation.

HICH.EY MRS. MARIA, Farming; Sec. 9; owns 103 acres land, valued at $8,000; is a Methodist; widow of Geo. R. iligley; came to this Co. in 1853; Mr. H. enlisted, and died in hospital at Yicksburg, in 1864, aged 38 years; they were married Dec. 10, 1845 ; five children : Orvis O., Orson T., Arthur W., Thurston M. and Theresa (deceased) ; Mrs. Higley is daughter of Sidney Lowell, deceased, one of Winnebago's early settlers ; her mother is still living.

HIZER CHAS. W. Farmer; Sec. 21; born in Oneida Co., N. Y'., Oct. 31, 1828; came to this town in 1871, after having lived ten years in AVinnebago Tp. ; married Mary E. Starkweather, Sept., 1866; she was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y^., March, 1843; have three children living; Willard, born Nov. 14, 1867; Celia, Oct. 30,1873; Eucedia H., Jan. 1,1877; owns valuable farm of 112 acres, bordering on Rock river.

HOLMES GEO. H. Farmer and Proprietor of Hillgrove Nursery; Sec. 24; owns 140 acres land, valued at $16,000; born in this Co., Feb. 23, 1844; served three months in 07th I. V. I., then re-enlisted in navy, and served one year on Western rivers ; HoUis H. Holmes, his father, was born in N. Y., about 1800 ; came to this Co. in 1839, with his family; maiden name of wife was Sarah Moore; married in 1837: had three children ; Geo. H., born Feb. 28, 1844; Edward M.,Sept. 14, 1847; FrankE., May 19, 1855 ; Mr. Holmes died Aug. 13, 1859, highly respected by all; he held office of County Treasuer from 1846 to 1849. Grenville O. Holmes was born in South Salem, N. Y., 1803; of New England ancestors ; came to this county in 1840.

Farming; Sec. 4; owns 145 acres land, valued at $10,000; widow of Milton Kilburn, who died Feb. 16, 1863, aged 52; he was the first Judge of Probate in this county; was appointed by the Governor; was afterwards elected Justice of the Peace and served two years ; was Quartermaster in Missouri a while during the war of the rebellion; they were married in 1835, and have six cliildren: George Milton, James Hervey, Adda E., Clara A., Samuel A. and Charles P.

IjAKE JAMES, Farmer, also Manufacturer and Dealer in Lime ; Sees. 1 and 2 ; owns 163 acres of land, valued at f 16,000; is Republican and Christian Union; was born in England in 1815; came to New Brunswick in 1832; and to this county in 1855 ; married Sarah Riecker in Feb., 1837; slie w^as born in St. Johns, N. B., 1818; they have six children: Henry, 1837; Elizabeth. 1840; Sarah, 1846; Eliza, 1848; James, 1850; Robert 1853; lost one.

liAlNGA FRAIIIK, Farmer; Sec. 7; owns sixty acres land, valued at $2,000; born io County Mayo, Ireland, Jan. 29, 1833; came to America in 1851; lived in Putnam County two years, Penn. two years, Minn, a year; came to this county in 1857 ; married Catherine Comings, Jan. 10, 1858; she was born in Ireland, May, 1833; they have two children: John F., born March 1, 1860; James, July 26, 1874; lost five boys and three girls: Eddie, Frank, Mary, Annie aud infant daughter ; Republican; Catholic.

liEACH SHEPHERD, Farmer; Sec. 32; owns 1000 acres land, valued at $100- 000; is a Republican and member Second Congregational Church; came to this county in June, 1839; married Phebe A. xlUen ia 1848; she was born June 25, 1830, in Franklin Co., Mass ; they have four children: Clara Frances, June 27, 1851; Elizabeth Abba,Dec.ll, 1854; Harriet Shepherd, Nov. 18, 1857; Emma Allen, Dec. 19, 1863 ; lost one, Ida S, Sep. 17, 1856.

liOlfii RICHARD, Farmer; Sec. 9; owns 380 acres land, valued at $14,000; born in Clement County, Ohio, forty miles from Cincinnati, May 5, 1834; came to

Illinois, May, 1835, and to this county in 1836 ; his brother, John B., came to this county in 1835, whose daughter was the first white ciiild born in Winnebago county; Richard married Emily Woods, July i2, 1860 ; she was born in this county, Aug. 21, 1843; they have six children: Margaret Ann, born July 2, 1861; Mary Jane, March 13, 1864; Elizabeth Emily, Nov. 25, 1866; Richard B., July 13, 1869; Charles S., March 27, 1872 ; John E., Sept. 10, 1874; Democrat and member M. E. Church.

Maker and Farmer; Sec. 24; residence East End Rural St ; owns 25 acres land, valued at $4,000 ; born in Sweden, 1850 ; came to this Co. in 1867; manufactured brick six years, averaging 700 to 800 thousand per annum; maiden name of wife Augusta Swanson; married 1872; she was born in Sweden in 1853; they have two children : Huldah, born in 1873; Alice, 1875 ; Republican and Lutheran.

Market Gardener and Fruit Raiser; Sec. 25; owns 20 acres land, valued at $4,000; born in Ottawa, La Salle Co., March 8, 1838 ; moved to Dodge Co., Wis., in 1840 ; came to this Co. in 1860 ; during first year of war was employed as drill officer at Rockford and vicinity ; enlisted, August, 1862, in 74th Regt. I. V. I. ; served two years; was engaged in battle of Perrysville and several other hard fought battles and skirmishes; exposures of camp life produced disease of the lungs, endangering his life; lost one lung entirely; was discharged for disability, and is now a pensioner ; has held office of Town Collector two terms, and Deputy Sheriff one; is an Ancient Odd-Fellow; Democrat; Methodist; married Mary E. Kettlewell, April 13,1870; she was born in Canada, Dec. 27, 1846 ; have one child, Hallie Pauline, born June 5, 1871.

McIiEAN liAUCHI^lX, Retired ; born in the town of Caledonia, Livingston Co., N. Y., Jan. 7, 1817 ; came to this Co. in 1859 ; married Miss Hannah Kelley ; she was born in Ireland; they were married in 1846; in the fall of 1861 he enlisted and went into tlie army and served until the close of the war; acted as Orderly two years; he served six months in the 8th 111. Cav. ; he then enlisted in the 65th I. V. I., aud acted as Sergt. two j^ears; the balance of the time was in the medical depart-

SIIXARD ED^VARD W. Farmer; Sec. 1; born in Vermont, Feb. 18, 1836; came to this Co. in March, 1857; married twice ; his first wife, Mary L. Adams, died in 1868, leaving four children, Lester, Ellis, Burnside, and Mary; second wife was Frances McKinley, married in 1871, at Rockford, where she was born ; tliree children by tins marriage: Nellie, born in 1872; Jessie, 1874; Blanch, 1875; owns 200 acres of rich, mostly river bottom, land, valued at $16,000; Republican; Methodist; holds office of School Director.

PEL.LEY MBS. AMY, Widow of John Pelley ; Farming ; Sees. 9 and 16 ; owns 140 acres, valued at $9,000; he was born in England, April 5, 1810; came to America when a young man; married in November, 1832, in Canada; came to this Co. in 1838 ; lived on Deacon Corey's farm until 1848, wlien they bought the farm now occupied by the widow ; they have five children: Orrin, born in 1832; Sarah, in 1839, now Mrs. J. Ryan; John T., 1846; Wm. F., 1850; Mary Emma, 1852, now Mrs. Albert Wheat; Mr. Pelley was School Director a few years; both members of First Baptist Church.

SEARLES JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 15; owns 100 acres land, valued at $8,000; born in England, Aug. 15, 1827; came to Canada in 1848; lived in Michigan awhile; was in Southern States one winter; finally settled in this Co. in 1850; maiden name of wife was Maria Wilcox; born in England, in 1829; they were married in 1852; have no children; Mr. S. is a carpenter and builder by trade.

Farming; Sec. 6; widow of Peter Simpson; he was born in Scotland in 1812; came to Canada in 1823; to this Co. in 183S; married twice; first wife was Henrietta Curry, born in Scotland; died in 1850; they had seven children; two living: Robert and Susan; Mrs. Rebecca Simpson was born Dec. 17, 1832, and has two children : Charles K., born Dec. 24, 1852 ; Clara, Aug. 7, 1855 ; Mr. Simpson was in the army; served in Co. C, 15th I. V. I.

SIMPSOBT ROBEBT, Farmer; Sees. 5 and 8; born in Canada, March 16, 1836; came to this Co. in 1839; married twice; first wife was Eliza Davis; died in Oct., 1872; second wife was Catherine Spottswood; married Nov. 26, 1873; she was born in Canada, March 17, 1848; two children : Effie, by first wife, born in Oct., 1869, and Mary Henrietta, by second wife, born March 25, 1877 ; School Director several years; Christian Union Church; Commissioner of Highways; served in 74th Regt. I. V. I.; with Sheinnan in his march to the Sea; discharged Aug. 10, 1865.

Republican ; has held offices of School Director and Path Master; was born in Truro Tp., Nova Scotia, Nov. 37,1807; came to tliis Co. Sept. 18, 1846; nottinding location of land and prices satisfiictory, he went to Wisconsin, where he stayed a year ; learning that the land reserved in this Co. for half breed Indians, was soon to be on the market, he returned and pre-empted the land he now occupies, paying only $1.25 per acre ; maiden name of wile was Elvira Pennook; married Sept. 4, 1836; she was born in York, N. Y., Nov. 6, 1814; three children : Elizabeth S. (now widow Crawley), William H., Judson D. ; William enlisted in the tirst company that went from Rockford.

SMITH MRS. ISABELLA, Farming ; Sec. 17 ; owns 345 acres, value $15,000 ; Member Episcopal Church ; born in England in 1837 ; married Thomas Smith in 1848; came to Lockport, N. Y., in 1853; he died in Oct., 1855; she came to this Co. in 1857; has five children: Dorathy, James C, Mary, Thomas and William.

SWA5f ELIZA L. Farming; Sec. 18; widow of Philander Swan, who died Feb. 26, 1869, aged 71 years; they came to this Co. in 1856 ; no children ; Universalist.

THOMAS ALBERT S. Manufac turer and Dealer in Neatsfoot Oil and Bones and Fertilizers; Sec. 34; born in Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1834; came to this Co. in 1876, after living a few years in Ft. Atkinson, Wis.; married Hatty S. Sears in 1859 ; she was born in Waterloo. N. Y., in 1835 ; four children : Luther S., Gertie M., Mabel, Nelson A.

Cherry Valley Townshir

-BARXIJM D. H. Farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Rockford; was born in Fairfield Co., Conn., town of Danbury, on Feb. 12, 181(J; came to this Co. in June, 1838, and is one of the oldest settlers; no children; wife was Miss Hattie, daughter of Dr. J. C. Goodhue, one of the first physicians of Rockford ; she was born in Chicago, May 1st, 1840; married Feb. 22, 1870 ; has 163 acres valued at $8,150.

B£AMER AI.VA, Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Cherry Valley; was born in Stuben Co., N. Y., May 7, 1830 ; came to Belvidere with his parents in the spring of 1838; remained in Boone Co. 19 years and then came and has remained here ever since ; has 82 acres valued at $4,100; married Miss Clarinda Doolittle ; she was born in this Co. Oct. 16, 1841 ; they were married Jan. 22, 1863; has three children, Minnie L., Ettie M., and Herbert E:

BEIiLMYER E. T. Physician and Surgeon; Cherry Valley; was born in Union Town, Carroll Co., Md., July 8, 1831 ; commenced the study of medicine under Dr. Leroy Swormsted, of Westminster, Md. ; he graduated at the Physio- Medical Institute, of Cincinnati, in 1855 ; and commenced practice in Aug. the same year in this Co. ; he married Miss Mary Mettler; she was born in Eudfield, Thompkins Co., N.Y., March 26, 1829 ; she came to the Co. in the fall of 1840 ; they were married June 2, 1858.

Weitenburg,Germauy,Dec.5,1835 ; leftthere when past 17 years of age and came to the U. S., and to N. J., and located near Newark ; remained there 3 years and then came to III., and to this Co. in 1858; owns 420 acres, valued at $16,800; lie married Miss Sarah Shetter ; she was l^orn in Yorktown, Pa., March 21, 1836; they were married in Sept. 1861 ; have three children, Lizzie, Eugene and Ophelia.

BROWJf G. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 26; P. O. Cherry Valley; was born in this Co. March 6, 1838; his father, Jacob, settled in this Co. in Aug., 1835,' and was one of the first settlers ; he died in June, 1868; Mr. B. owns 400 acres, valued at $20,000; he married Miss Marie Gouchenour ; she was born in Noble Co., O., May 2, 1840; they were married June 19, 1866 ; has two sons and two daughters ; Clarence born May 11, '67; Florence born Sept. 7, '70; Arthur born Jan. 15, 65; baby not named, born Aug. 27, '77.

BROWN J4IH:9f, Farmer and Stock Dealer ; P. O. Cherry Valley ; was born in Morgan Co., O., Sept. 11, 1832; came to Winnebago Co. with his parents in 1836, and is one of the earliest settlers of this Co. now living ; he owns iji Winnebago and Boone counties 1,000 acres land, valued at $60,000; raises 350 acres and ujiwards of broom corn annually; owns 172 acres in Buena Vista Co., la. ; deals hirgely in cattle, and has 350 head on his western farm and 100 head here and 40 head horses, and has the largest and best arranged barn in the State ; married Miss H. M. Packard, of Mass.; they have 7 children, five sons and two daughters, Annie, now Mrs. Raymond Rowley, John, Lina, Richard, Ellsworth, Scott, and Major.

BROWN MICHAEIi, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 20 ; P.O. Cherry Valley ; was born in Morgan Co., O., Sept. 9, 1830; came to this Co. in Aug. 1836, and is one of the first settlers ; has 134 acres, valued at $8,710; he married Miss Nancy Frick; she was born in Erie Co., N. Y., May 6, 1831 ; she came to the Co. in 1840 ; they were married March 6, 1853; she died July 31, 1875 ; has two sons, Albert S. and Chas. W.

Farming; Sec 6; P. O. Rockford; daughter of Harley Stilson, born near Hartford, Conn., Jan. 17, 1800; he came this Co. and to Roclvford in April, 1844, and was one of the oldest settlers; he died March 17, 1874, on his farm in Rocktord township ; Retta Burton, her motlier, was born Feb.

13, 1803, in Sullivan Co., N. Y.; she died April 10, 1876, at their home in Rockford township ; Mr. S. was a carpenter by trade ; he helped build the first bridge in this Co. across Rock River, also helped build the first Court House ; he loft a I'amily of two daughters and one sou ; Mrs. Buchan, born in Broome Co., N. Y., Sept. 3d, 1825; Nathaniel L., born in Broome Co., N. Y., March 19, 1832 ; Lucy L., now Mrs. Q. H. F. Burt, born in Lanesborough, Pa., June

CARMICHAKL. H. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 18; P.O. New Milford; was born in New Milford township, this Co. July 13, 1845 ; his father, J. P., came to this Co. in 1838 ; he married Miss Lyda Carpenter ; she was born near Oswego, N. Y., March 6, 1851 ; they were married Dec. 14, 1870; have one son and one daughter, Edith M. and Leroy C. ; owns 280 acres valued at $14,000.

CASE AlIOl^, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 13; P. O. Cherry Valley; was born in the town of Hoosick, Renssalaer Co., N. Y., Oct. 8, 1816 ; located in this Co. in June 1846 ; owns in this Co. and Boone about 2,500 acres, valued at $75,000 ; Mr. C. is one of the most extensive farmers in Northern Ills. ; he married Miss Mary J. Lamb; she was born in Pittstown, Renssalaer Co., N. Y., Feb. 22, 1825 ; they were married June 21, 1846; have two sons and one daughter, Chas. C, David L. and Sarah E.

CASSIWY MOSES, Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 35 ; P.O. Cherry Valley ; was born in the Co. of Donegal, Ireland, in 1847 ; left there and came to the U. S. and to this Co. in 1862, owns 200 acres valued at $10,000; he married Miss Sarah Graham -, she was born in the Co. Antrim, Ireland, June 4, 1853 ; they were married Dec.20,1870; have four children, three sons and one daughter ; Samuel, born Sept. 24,

CIiEVEI.A:ND GEO. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 27; P.O. Rockford; was born in Washington Co., N. Y., July 27, 1818; became to this Co. in July, 1843; owns 254 acres valued at $15,240; has been married twice; married Miss Elvira J. Clark ; she was born in Manchester, Bennington Co., Vt., Feb. 23, 1820; they were married Jan. 18, 1843 ; she died Oct. 25, 1849; he married again to Pamelia Lewis; she was born in Orangeville, Wyoming Co., N. Y., Dec. 7, 1823; they were married Oct. 1, 1851 ; has one son by first marriage, three sons and one daughter by second ; Geo. C, Jr., Frank L., Edward W., Willis P., and Carrie E. ; was School Treasurer 14 years ; Assessor 3 years, and Commissioner of Highways about 5 years.

COXKIilHf GEO. Carriage Making and Painting; Cherry Vallej^; was born in Tioga Co. N. Y. ; he came to this Co. in Sept. 1825; he married Miss Amanda Shelton; she was born in Guilford, N. Y., Dec. 12, 1835 ; they were married Sept. 24, 1854; have seven children, Isabel, Emma H.,Mary K., Geo. F., Chas. E., Maynard W., and Asa F.

COXKI^IN JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. New Milford; was born in AVashington Co., N. Y., June 14, 1823; came to tliis Co. in Oct. 1860; owns 95 acres valued at $4,750; he married Miss Teressa Martin ; she was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., J uly 14, 1826 ; they Avere married in Feb. 1845 ; have two sons and eight daughters living, lost two sons and two daughters, Helen, Emma, Laura, Melva, Cora, Kate, Lulu, Capitola, Martha and Clara; Fred, Oscar, George and John deceased.

Farming; Sec. 27; P. O. Cherry Valley; widow of Robert Dawson : he was born in Toronto, Canada, Nov. 17, 1819 ; he came to this Co. in 1846 ; Mrs. D's maiden name was Dewitt; she was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., May 16, 1821 ; they were married May 1, 1843, in Twinsburg, 0.;he died Aug. 2, 1856 ; left a family of one son and one daughter, Trocelia M., now Mrs. Calvin Welty, living in Rockford ; James, who was killed in the late rebellion on the gunboat Hastings; she was married again to Saml. Kyes, Dec. 13, 1859; he was born in Avon, O., June 14, 1833 ; she has 100 acres valued at $7,000.

DOIiAIir MICHAEL., Farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Cherry Valley; was born in the Co. Gahvay, Ireland, in 1827 ; came to the U. S. and to this Co. in 1855; owns 200 acres valued at $10,000; he married Miss Mary Dowd ; she was born in the same place in 1822 ; they were married in 1847 ; have three sons and four daughters.Patrick, Thomas, James, Bridget, Annie, Mary E., and Aveline.

DOTY li. W. Proprietor Valley House; Cherry Valley ; was born in Tioga Co., O., Aug. 9, 1825; came to this Co. in 1857; have seven children, R. B., Chas. E., Bertha, Hattie, Lewis, Oscar, and Jessie ; wife was Miss Emeline Blakley; she was born in Ashtabula Co., O. ; served 3 years in the late rebellion ; was 1st Lieutenant of Co. G, 46th Regiment of Wis. Vol.

DlJKlVEIili C A. Attorney at law; Cherry Valley ; was born in the town of , Arcadia, Wayne Co., N. Y., Aug. 1, 1824; came to this Co. in the spring of 1850; was Justice of the Peace 12 years; Associate Justice of the Co. 4 years; and Supervisor 4 years; married Miss Elizabeth Pike of Maine ; they have one son and one daughter, Augustus and Lizzie May.

ERFFMEYER HEXRY, Farmer; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Rockford ; was born in Germany, Nov. 12, 1821 ; came to the U. S. and to N. Y., in Oct. 1845, and to this Co. in May 1855; owns 100 acres valued at $4,000; he married Miss Elizabeth Gosmyer; she was born in Germany, Oct. 30, 1828;tliey were married Nov. 24, 1849; she died Jan. 17, 1863 ; have four children living, lost one ; Caroline, Henry,Charlotte, Chas., and Wm. (deceased.)

EVAN'S DAVID W. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 35; P.O.Cherry Valley; was born in the town of Granville, Canada, Nov. 30, 1840; came to this Co. July 1, 1856; owns 170 acres valued at $8,500; he married Mii^s Emma J. Conk- 1 in; she was born in the town Western, Oneida Co., N. Y., March 29, 1849; they were married April 27, 1866 ; have four children living, lost one; Jesse R., J. Leroy (deceased), Olive G., Nettie M., and baby not 3^et named ; he served nearly 4 years in the late war, in Co. L, 8th I. V. C.

EVAlflS^J. C. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 8; P. O. Rockford; was born in Canada, March 1, 1835; came to this Co. in Dec. 1860; has 180 acres valued at $7,200; he married M-'ss Alice W. Winfleld ; she was born in Montreal, Canada; they were married March 19, 1863; have two sous and one daughter, Lillie M., Percival G., and Eddie I.

FD^HER JOHir, Miller; Cherry Valley; was born April 8, 1819; came to this State in 1849; to this county in 1865; married Sallie Mason, who was born, Dec. 1819, at the same place in Penn. as her husband ; they have thirteen children.

FITCH VAIiEXTIXE, Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Rockford; was born in Germany in 1823 ; came to the U. S. in 1855, and has been in this Co. 22 years ; owns 50 acres valued at $2,500; he married Lina Tripp ; she was born in Erie Co., N. Y. ; they were married in 1850 ; have nine

FOWLER GKO. Farmer; Sec. 2, P. O. Cherry Valley ; was born in Westfield, Mass., May 11, lb25; located in tliis Co. in the fall of 184:0, and is one of the oldest settlers ; owns 90 acres valued at $4,500; married Mrs. Elizabeth E. Patten, widow of Samuel ; she was born in the town of Homer, Cayuga Co., N. Y., July 27, 1830; they were married Feb. 15, 1855; they have six children, two sons and four daughters, Emma, George, Estella, Edgar, Annie and Ida; Mrs. F. has two sons by former marriage, Berdett E. and Frank ; Mr.F.has 320 acres in Pottawattouiie Co., Kansas.

GOVERN PATRICK, Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Cherry Valley; was born in Ireland in 1823 ; left there and came to the U. S. in 1853, and to this Co. in 1857; owns 320 acres valued at $1G,000; he married Miss Mary Turley; she was born in Ireland in 1825; they were married in 1851; have three sons and two daughters, John, Michael, Peter, Mary and Julia A.

Farming; Sec. 17; P. O. New Milford; widow of James S. ; he was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., Sept. 17, 1810 ; he came to this Co. and settled on the place where they now live in the spring of 1835, and was the first settler in Cherry Valley township; he died July 17, 1872; Mrs. G's maiden name was Babcock; she was born in Oswego, N. Y., Jan. 12, 1816; they were married June 19, 1834; he left an estate of 145 acres valued at $7,250 ; he served all through the Black Hawk War, and was Justice of the Peace in this town 11 years; left family six sons and three daughters, Caroline, Jeanette, Isaiali, Chauncey, John T., James H., Sarah L., Andes, and Alson (deceased); Alson was killed at the Camee Agency while fighting the Indians; he belonged to Howard Command, Co. I 21st Infantry.

HESTEI> JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. New Milford; was born in Kent, England, Oct. 9, 1825 ; came to the U. S. with his parents when five years of age; came to this Co. 22 years ago and has remained here ever since ; owns 160 acres valued at $8,000; he married Miss Mary J. Baltozer; she was born in Penn. in May, 1835 ; they were married in January, 1861; have four children, William E., Minnie E., Harriet B., and Eddie J.

HORTOIIf LEVI D. Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. New Milford; was born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., April 22, 1811; came to this Co. in July, 1844; owns 160 acres valued at $8,000; he married Miss Susan Polhamus ; she was born in Orange Co., N. Y., Feb. 18, 1813; they were married July 12, 1834; have five children, one son and four daughters, Annie R., Ruth A., Phccbe J., George, Clara, Eva L.

HOVEY B. B. Merchant; Cherry Valley; born in Washington Co., O., Jan. 16, 1825 ; came to this Co. in April, 1856 ; have family eight daughters and one son, Edwin H., Mary F., Minnie F., Josephine L., Esther C, Nellie H., Clara S. and Nina B.; wife was Miss Elizabeth Farley; she was born in Morgan Co., O., April 1, 1832 ; they were married Dec. 25, 1850 ; is Notary Public, and was Overseer of the Poor about 4 years.

Rosa Burns ; she was born in Ireland in 1837; they were married Jan. 33, 1858; have three sous and three daughters, Edward, Arthur, Marj^ A., Kate, Rosa and Charles.

JOXES JOHN E. Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Rockford ; was born in Glossenburg, Conn., June 12, 1813; came to this Co. in Dec. 1866; has 84 acres valued at $5,880; he married Miss Roxanna Barber; she was born in the town of Maryland, Otsego Co., N. Y., July 17, 1815; they were married in Sept. 1832; have five children, two sons and three daughters, Ruth C, Mary, Chas. A., Joseph H., and Eunice.

KEITH ^VESLE Y, Merchant ; Cherry Valley; was born in Flora township, Boone Co., 111., Jan. 23, 1856; has been in the mercantile business here for two years; not married; owns 160 acres on Sec. 20, Flora township, Boone Co., valued at $12,000.

KINO OSCAR, Druggist; Cherry Valley; was born in Broome Co. N. Y., March 9, 1832 ; came to the Co. in 1854 ; have two children, Arthur H., and Lizzie B. ; wife was Miss Annie E. Swits; she born in Schenectady, N. Y., March 2, 1852; they were married Oct. 22, 1873 ; he served about seven months in the late rebellion in Co. C, 15th I. V. I.

L<EE T. M. Lumber dealer; Cherry Valley; was born in Flora township, Boone Co., 111., Sept. 6, 1844; has lived in Cherry Valley 6 years; he married Mrs. Susan Howe, widow of M. M. Howe; she was born in Warsaw, Wyoming Co., N. Y., Aug. 22, 1845 ; they were married Nov. 27, 1875; no family; Mrs. L. has one son and one daughter by her foi-mer marriage, Fannie M., and Frank W. ; Mr. L. is Township Treasurer.

McKEE J. N. Merchant; Cherry Valley; was born in Blair Co., Penn., Feb. 9, 1837; he came to Flora township, Boone Co., 111., in 1846 ; he came to Cherry Valley in 1861, and two years later started business, dealing in dry goods, groceries, hats, caps, etc., of which he now keeps a full assortment; he married Miss Louise, daughter of Rufus C. Potter; she was born in Lapeer Co., Mich., May 20, 1845 ; they were married Dec. 20, 1865; have two children, Frank, born Nov. 4, 1866; Mabel, born Feb. 3, 1874.

McMAN PETER, Farmer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Cherry Valley ; was born in the Co. of Armaugh, Ireland, in 1817 ; left there wlien 16 years of age and went to Orange Co., N, Y.; came to this Co. in the fall of 1854 ; has 80 acres, valued at $4,000 ; he married Miss Aune Welch; she was born in the Co. Lonaford, Ireland; they were married April 26, 1860 ; have one daughter, Rosanna; she was born Dec. 4, 1863.

MAC KEY C. H. Proprietor Meat Market; Clierry Valley; was born in Washington Co., O., Nov. 17. 1848; came to the Co. in 1864; he married Miss Laura Griswold ; she was born in Madison Co., N. Y., March 20, 1853 ; they were married March 20, 1871 ; they have one daughter, Elvira M. ; she was born June 23, 1877.

MAC KEY HUGH, Farmer and Stock Dealer; Sec. 1 ; P.O. Cherry Valley; was born in Washington Co., Penn., May 1, 1822; located in this Co. Sept. 7, 1865; owns in Winnebago and Boone counties 940 acres valued at $65,800 ; he raises 350 acres, and upwards, of broom corn, annually; deals largely in cattle, and has some very fine Durham stock; he married Miss Eliza L. Adams, from Delaware; she was born July 1, 1822; they were married July 3, 1845; was Supervisor two terms, and School Director nine years;

MESICK D. P. Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Rockford ; born in Athens, N. Y., Jan. 2, 1824; came to this Co. Dec. 16, 1854; has 98 acres, valued at $4,900; no children: wife was Miss Susan Crane ; she was born in Clinton Co., N. Y., Feb. 25, 1829 ; they married Oct. 5, 1861 ; Mr. M. has followed the Carpenter and Joiner business trom the time he was 17 years old till 1871, and then moved on his farm where he now lives.

OILiIi W. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 8; P. O. Rockford; was born in Canada, Aug. 2, 1820; came to this Co. in May, 1855; owns 160 acres, valued at $10,- 400; he married Miss Hester A. Snure; she was born in Canada; no children, has five adopted children, Hervey H. Hulbert, has taken the name of Oill ; Wm. and Adalaide Beckett, Harriet A. and Chas. Gipple.

PEACOCK THOMAS, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 10; P. O. Cherry Valley; born in Lincolnshire, England, Sept. 17, 1835 ; left there and came to the U. S. and to this Co. in 1862; he works 308 acres ; has a fine herd of Hereford cattle, all of which took the premium at the Co. Fair last fall; married Miss Jeanette Brunton, Feb. 22, 1855 ; she was born in eight sons and one daughter. Pearson J. D. fiirmer ; Cherry Valley. Pearson J. J. farmer; P. O. Cherry Valley. Pearson J. J. broom manufacturer ; Cherry

PERRY DAVID, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 11; P. O. Cherry Valley born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., July 6, 1825 ; caine to this Co. in Sept., 1851 ; owns 280 acres, valued at $14,000; married Miss (J!harity Vanalstine ; she was born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., in Jan., 1832; married in Feb., 1854 ; have two children, one son and one daughter, Clark and Ella F. ; is Commissioner of Highways.

Ritenruroh Hiram

Restaurant ; Cherry Valley ; born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Jan. 5i5, 1845 ; came to this Co. in 1864; married Miss Addie S. Merrill, of Oneida Co., N. Y. ; born in August, 1850 ; married in August, 1864 ; have four children, Eva, Irving, Edward and Faye.

ROWLEY AARON, Farmer; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Rockford ; born in Ontario Co., N. Y., Sept. 7, 1839 ; came to this Co. in 1850 ; has 77 acres, valued at $4,235 ; married Miss Elizabeth Thompson ; she was born in Kalamazoo Co., Mich., May 15, 1849; married Oct. 17, 1867; have two sons and one daughter, Bertie, James and Ella May.

SANBORX B. S. Grain Buyer; Cherry Valley; born iu Canada, Jiin. 23, 1846; came to this Co. in Sept., 1865 : is Supervisor; has four daughters, Jennie M., Lizzie D., Liliie E.,and Grace; wife was Miss Anna MahafFey, born in Richmond Co., (Canada, June 20, 1845; married March 9, 1867.

SAYRE J AS. P. Harness-Making; Cherry Valley; born in Morris Co., N. J., June 30, 1813'; left New York city Dec. 13, 183() ; arrived in Chicago Dec. 23d, and to this Co. Jan. 1, 1837; is one of the oldest settlers, and helped raise the first crop that was raised on Big Bottoms, on Rock river ; raised the first crop of broom corn and made the first broom ever made in Northern Illinois, in 1837 ; has been followina: his trade for the past 35 years; has one daughter, Mary A., now Mrs. Dale; wife was Eunice C. Holden ; she was born in Batavia, N. Y., May 25, 1817 ; married May 13, 1849; has been Collector two terms, and Constable two; has lost one daughter, Clara, aged 6 years; two children, Helen M., born March 26,1852 ; Clara E., Sept 26, 1854.

SLATER WM. & SO^r, Dealers in Groceries, Crockery, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, and Notions ; Cherry Valley ; Wm. Slater is a native of England; he came to the U. S. and located in Rockford in 1852; they have carried on the above mentioned business in Cherry Valley since , 1872.

STRINGER I^E\nS E. Blacksmith and Wagon-maker; Cherry Valley; born in Franklin Co., N.Y., in 1822; came to this Co. in 1851 ; he has been married twice; first wife was Miss Jane Seiger; she was born in the same place, ISlov. 12, 1830; she died Aug. 8, 1856; was married again to Jane E. Nonhue; she was born in Ireland ; they were married April 22, 1859 ; has three children b}^ first marriage : Mary J., Lewis A. and John T.

TAA^Ei^R JAMES, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 3; P. O. Cherry Valley; born in Shropshire, Eng., Nov. 3, 1817; left there and came to the U. S. in 1850, and to Rockford in June, 1854; owns 470 acres land, valued at $23,500 ; he married Miss Elizabeth Rhoden ; she was born in the same place, iu 1816; they were married July 29, 1847; no fixmily living; lost three children.

TERRY Cr. E. Farmer; Cherry Valley; born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Nov. 14, 1830; came to this Co. in 1855; he was in the mercantile business from 1855 till 1870; has no children; wife was Miss Martha Brown ; she was born in Bridgewater, Oneida Co., N. Y., Nov. 16, 1828; they were married Dec. 14, 1856; was Post-master four years.

TRACY JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Rockford; born in St. Joseph Co., Mich., April 25, 1847; came to this Co. in March, 1874 r Tracy Brothers own 130 acres land, valued at $7,800; he married Miss Laura Willits; she was born in Hillsdale Co., Mich., Nov. 21, 1846; they were married Oct. 16, 1872; have two children, one son and one daughter: David C. and Mary L.

TIJREEY MICHAEE, Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Cherry Valley; born in Co. Roscommon, Ireland, Dec. 17, 1817; left there and came to the U. S. in 1840, and to this Co. in 1855; owns 160 acres land, valued at $9,600; he married Miss Anne Watson ; she was born in the same place, in May, 1815 ; they were married Jan. 25, 1839 ; they have four sons and one daughter living: Andrew, Julia, James,Michael, Jr. and Edward.

VANDERCOOK G. M. Grain Buyer; Clierrv Valley; born in Rennsalaer Co., N. Y., Oct. 16, 1828; came to this Co. in the fall of 18-8; is one of the oldest settlers; he married Miss Harriet E. Hilliard; she was born in Ohio; have seven children : Emma, Ella and Frank (twins), Carrie, Gertie, Elizabeth and Tillie.

AKERI.Y "W. F. Farmer and Carpenter; Sec. 35; P. O. Clierry Valley; born in Delaware Co., N. Y., Sept. 12, 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1856 ; owns 125 acres, valued at |7,500; married Miss Adeline Alexander; she was born in Otsego Co., N. Y. ; married Aug. 3, 1855; have five children, Ella, Freddie, Frank,Jesse, Clark.

CAMPBELL FRANK, laborer; P. O. RockfcM'd. OEO. W. Farmer; Sec 34; P. O. Clierry Valley; born in Canada, Jan. 4, 1828; came to this Co. June 19, 1840, and is one of the oldest settlers ; has 180 acres, valued at $9,500; not married; is Overseer of the Highways.

CARMAN P. J. Farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Cherry Valley; born in Canada, April 22, 1830 ; left there and came to the U. S. and to this Co. with his parents in 1840; is one of the oldest settlers; has 80 acres, valued at $4,000; no children ; wife was Mary A. Pell, born in Elgin, Kane Co., HI, April 17, 1851; married Dec. -25, 1876; he went to California in 1850, remained there 20 years, and has been here ever since.

CONVERSE ^V1I.1.ARI>, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Rockford; born in Bradford Co., Penn., Jan. 20, 1822; located in this Co. in Oct., 1839, and is one of the oldest settlers; married Matilda M. Beers; she was born in Orleans Co., N. Y., Jan. 22, 1831 ; married Aug. 23, 1855 ; Mrs C. came to this Co. in June, 1836 ; she has two children by a former marriage, Emily J., now Mrs. Leonard Marsh, and Amelia B. Whittle; has 133 acres, valued at $9,810.

CORI.ETT JAMES, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 28; P. O. Rockford; born in the Isle of Man, Sept. 28, 1823; left there when four years of age and went to Ohio with his parents, where he remained 16 vears, then came to this Co. in 1844 ; owns' 600 acres, valued at $35,500 ; has been married twice; first wife was Mary A. Vanalstine, of N. Y. ; married in March, 1847; she died Dec. 4, 1858, aged 34 years, 2 months and 9 days; married again to Emma A. Wood, of Genessee Co., N. Y., Feb. 28, 1860 ; have twelve children living; lost one; five sous and seven daughters.

DAVIS J. S. farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Rockford. DAVIS D. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 24; P.O. Cherry Valley; born in Canada West, Aug. 26, 1821 ; located in this Co. July 6, 1839, and is one of the oldest settlers; OAvns 160 acres, valued at $9,- 600; has been twice married; first wife was Miss Nancy Horton, a native of the same place; born Nov. 25, 1825 ; married Nov. 24,1850; she died in March, 1869; married again to Manda Leper ; she was born in Unadilla, N. Y.; married Jan. 11,

1871 ; has seven children living, and lost two by first wife; Catherine E., Wm. H., Elexa J., Ella E., Susan, George, Thaddeus ; Charles and John deceased.

DAVIS DAlflEL. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 11; P.O. Rockford; born in Southhold, Canada West, May 15, 1835 ; came to this Co. with his parents in June, 1839, and is one of the oldest settlers ; has 113^3 acres, valued at $8,000; married Miss As;nes G. Patterson ; she was born in Scotland, Feb. 0, 1834; married Feb. 9, 1858; have six children, three sons and three daughters; Catherine J., Abram W., D. Havry, Archie A., Grace A., Susanna B.

DAVIS THADDEITS, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 24; P. O. Cherry Valley; born in Southhold, Canada "West, London Dis't, June 17,1829; came to this Co. with his parents, in June, 1839, and is one of the oldest settlers ; owns 193 acres, valued at $11,580; married Miss Mary A. McCiary; she was born in Odondaga Co., N. Y., April 26, 1834; married Dec. 10, 1857; have four children, two sons and two daughters ; Alma, born Sept. 21, 1861 ; Thaddeus G., March 15,1863; Mary E., Sept. 23, 1869; Frank, July 10, 1871.

DOOLITTIiE HARRY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 11; P. O. Cherry Valley ; born in Erie Co., N. Y., Oct. 24, 1815 ; located in this Co. in Feb., 1836, and is one of the oldest settlers; owns 372 acres, valued at $18,500; married Miss Catherine Stedman ; she was born in Mass., June 10, 1820 ; married in Nov., 1838 ; she came to the Co. in 1837 ; have seven children, four sons and three daughters; Julia, P. W, Clarinda, Amzi, Edward, Elizabeth and Austin.

GARRETT THOS. Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Rockford; born in the Isle of Man, Feb. 11, 1827; came to the U. S. and to Ohio with his parents, when nine weeks of age; remained there ten years; came to Winnebago Co. in Aug., 1838, and is one of the oldest settlers ; owns 100 acres, valued at $6,000 ; married Miss Mary A. Radcliffe; she was born in Ohio; married June 6, 1852; have one son, William N.

GIERERT CHAS. E. Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Cherry Valley; son of the late Neziah D. Gilbert, who was born in Troy, N. Y., Aug. 1, 1819 ; he came to the State and to Galesburg in 1837, and to this Co. in 1839, and was one of the oldest settlers; he died April 25, 1876; Mrs. Celinda Gilbert, mother ot Chas., was born in Pownei, Vt., Nov. 24, 1819; she died Oct. 19, 1866; her maiden name was Jewett; they were married Feb. 27, 1850; left but one son, Charles; he owns 120 acres, valued at 16,000.

OliEASON. S W. Post-Master; Cherry Valley; born in Pownel, Bennington Co., Vt, April 20, 1823; came to this Co. in Sept., 1837, and is one of the oldest settlers; has one son, Herbert; wife was Miss Louisa Stetson; she was. born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y. ; married Jan. 8, 1858 ; has been Post Master two years.

GORHAM EDWARD, Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Rockford; born in N. Y., March 1, 1814; came to this Co. in May, 1837, and is one of the oldest settlers now living; owns 160 acres, valued at $8,000; he married Miss Rhoda Marsh; she was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., June 25, 1812; they were married Feb. 9, 1854; have five children, three sons and two daughters, living: George, Murray, Adelbert, Lucy and Mary; lost one son, Charles; killed in the late rebellion, near Atlanta; he belonged to the 74th I. V. I.

HARD GILES C. Farmer; Sec.34; P. O. Rockford ; born in Addison Co., Vt., Sept. 30, 1813 ; located in this Co. in Nov., 1836, and is one of the oldest settlers now living; owns 160 acres land, valued at $11,200; married Harriet Clark ; she was born in Orleans Co., N. T., Dec. 29, 1817; they were married Sept. 12, 1838; have two sons and one daughter : J. C, George and Arabelle E. ; was Associate Judge and Coroner of the Co., and has been Commissioner of Highways about 12 years; run the feriy across Rock river, at Rockford, about 4 years, commencing in 1839; he also opened the first mail ever received in Rockford.

H0RT0:N G. li. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 21 ; P.O. Cherry Valley; born in Charleston, Montgomery Co., N. Y., Nov. 24, 1813 ; came to this Co. in Nov., 1837, and is one of the oldest settlers now livine; owns 125 acres land, valued at $6,250; married Miss Jane McBride, a native of Allegheny Co., N. Y. ; she was born July 17, 1811; they were married March 2, 1837; have two sons living; Ambrose A. and Robert A., both living in Iowa ; lost three sons and one daughter : Mary J., Wilbur, Roger S. (killed in the late Rebellion), and Frank G.

JOlfES J. P. Sec. 35; P. O. Cherry Valley ; born in Chester, Warren Co., N. Y., Jan. 13, 1823 ; he received a good common school education, at Ball's Academy, Hoosick Falls, Rennssalaer Co., N. Y.; at the age of 21 he commenced the study of law; he graduated at the State and National Law School, at Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., N. Y. ; at the age of 25 lie commenced the practice of law in Troy, N. Y., where he continued until the age of 32; he then went to Belvidere, Boone Co., 111., where he bought what is called the Newburgh Farm, of 660 acres; up to five years ago he had made a specialty of stock raising and dairying; then removed to Rockford, where he followed his profession for three years, and since that time has been engaged in the grain business in Chicago; he married Miss Armenia, daughter of Peter Brimmer, of Petersburgh, Rennssalaer Co., N. Y., Feb. 22, 1851 ; they have one son and one daughter: J. P. B., born June (i, 1854; Mary A., now Mrs. C. H.Fisher, livini;: at Monroe, Ogle Co., 111.; she was born "Dec. 3, 1851.

KEZAR DElfSLAY, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Cherry Valley; born in Middlesex Co., Mass., June 22, 1813; came to this Co. Nov. 29, 1836, and is one of the oldest settlers now living; has 100 acres land, valued at $4,000; "^has been married twice; first wife was Catharine Bartell; she was born in N. Y. ; married Jan. 5, 1844; she died April 9, 1845; he was married again to Amanda A. Holconib, widow of Roman P.; she was born in Henrietta, Monroe Co., N. Y., Jan. 11, 1821; they were married Jan. 30, 1849; she came to the Co. in June, 1841 ; has one son by first marriage; seven children by second marriage, six living: Chas. H., Jerome M., Hosea B., Harriet M., Chas. F., Walter P., and Helen A. ; Hope, deceased.

KIRK J. H. Farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Rockford; born in Chester Co., Penn., Aug. 31, 1817; located in this Co. in Mch., 1837, and is one of the oldest settlers; wife was Miss Marcilla Dennis; she was born in Canada, March 18, 1819; they were married July 3, 1844; owns 150 acres land, valued at $7,500; has five children, two sons and three daughters: Marv E., Ella M., Henry F., Wm. H. and Emma M. ; is Supervisor and has been for 19 years; took the U. S. census in 1870.

KIirOlJD THOS. Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Rockford; born in ttte County of Donegal, Ireland, Oct., 1801 ; left there and came to New York city in 1832; remained there till 1870, and then came here; owns 197^:^ acres land, valued at $14,000; married Miss Fanny Huggans; she was born in County Cavin, Ireland ; they were married in 1842; have five sons and one daughter: Robert, Joshua, Thomas, Hany, Elmer E. and Catharine.

shire, Eug., July 4, 1806; came to the U. S. iu 1832, and located in Cleveland, O.; remained there till Oct. 1, 1835, and then came to Chicago ; came to Rockford March 1, 1836, and built the first house in the city; he entered 160 acres at tlie land sale of 1839,and now owns 288 acres,valued at $14,400; married Miss Lavina Atkins; she was born in England, in 1806; they were married in 1881 ; Mr. L. and his wile are among the oldest settlers now living; liavetwo children living, one son and one daughter : Robt. W. and Eliza J. T^AMB O. E. Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Cherry Valley; boin in Renssalaer Co., N. Y., March 12, 1817; located in this Co. in Nov., 1839. and is one of the oldest settlers; owns 90 acres land, valued at $6,750: has been married twice; first wife was Miss Phoebe Lowry; she was born in Burlington, Vt. ; they were married in June, 1841 ; married again, to Irene Morse; she was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., Aug. 29, 1822; married Oct. 4,1865; have three children living; Ruth, Florence E. and Alice M.

MANlfIX« JOSIAH, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 25; P. O. Cherry Valley; born in town of Westminster, Middlesex Co., Can., April 19, 1833; located in this Co. April, 1844 ; owns 260 acres, valued at $13,000 ; married MissJulia A.Hale, born in New Port, Herkimer Co., N. Y., Sept. 23, 1838; they were married Oct. 24, 1858; she died Aug. 3, 1876; has one daughter, Eleanor ; was Assessor two terms, and Road Commissioner a number of years.

City of Troy, N. Y., May 15, 1831 ; came to this Co. in spring of 1871 ; wife was Miss Margaret L. Dunn, born in Nova Scotia, May 13, 1841 ; married in fall of 1862; has 160 acres, valued at $14,000; have four children, three daughters and one son : Sarah J., Louisa, Charles and Gertrude.

MORTEX J. li. Farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Rockford ; born in Hamilton Co., O., May 11,1851; came to this Co. April 6, 1868; married Miss Ettie A. Sawtell, born in Belvidere, Boone Co., HI., June 22, 1853; married March 13, 1873 ; have one son and one daughter, Florence M., Clarence Z.

MORSE S. M. Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Rockford ; born in Chatauqua Co., N. Y., Feb. 18, 1837; came to this State, to Kane Co., in 1840, and to this Co. in 1861 ; owns house and one acre, valued at $1,000; married Miss Elizabeth I. Thoday, born in Canada, March 7, 1859 ; married March 14, 1877; he served three years in the late rebellion, Co. A, 74th I. V. I.; wounded four diflferent times.

MUEFORD MRS. EUCY, Farming; Sec. 33; P. O. Cherry Valley; widow of Wm. M., who was born on Long Island, June 10, 1799; he came to this Co. in 1836; was one of the first settlers; Mrs. M.'s maiden name was Stuart; born in town of Venice, Cayuga Co., N. Y., April 5,1817; married June 6, 1841 ; he died March 2, 1862 ; left family six children, five sons and one daughter: Eli H., Edward, John H., Wm. D., Chas. L. and Mary E. ; they have 640 acres, valued at $44,800.

PARKER BRAY, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Cherry Valley; born in Canada, March 15, 1832; came to this Co. in fall of 1837, with his parents, and is one of the first settlers ; has 150 acres, valued at $7,500 ; has been married twice; first wife was Miss Elizabeth Kelley, born in State N. Y., married in March, 1867 ; she died April 26, 1872; he married again to Sarah A. Mc- Lain, born in Waukesha Co., Wis., Dec, 1850, married April 15, 1875 ; has one son

POriiTOIli' T. W. Nurseryman ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Cherry Valley ; born in Bucks Co., Pa., March 9, 1812; left there and came to this State in 1833, and has lived within one hundred miles of here ever since he located in this Co. in 1848 ; owns 15 acres, valued at $5,000; married Miss Sarah E. Patterson, born in Newburgh, Orange Co., N. Y., Feb. 15, 1828; married Jan. 7, 1847 ; have nine children, five sons and four daughters : Maria J., Sarah E., Charles H., Henry J., Truman W., Wm. H., Ambrose F., Mary M., Florence R.

PRATT SENECA, Retired Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Rockford; born in Washington Co., N. Y., March 13, 1803 ; came to this Co. Nov. 1, 1837 ; is one of the oldest settlers; has been married twice ; first time to Jane Woodward, born in Renssalaer Co., N. Y. ; married in 1829 ; she died in 1831 ; married again to Martha Clary, born in N. H., Jan. 12, 18U9; married Aug. 13, 1846 ; she came to this Co. in 1836 ; two children, Hiram and Hattie.

PRICE DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Rockford ; born in Wales, May 14, 1830 ; came to this Co. in 1855; owns 220 acres, valued at $11,000; married Miss Fannie Jones, born in Wales, 1830; married in 1853; have six children: Richard, Eluor, Margaret, Mary, Fannie and Frank ; served 3 years in late war, in Co. I), 74th I. V. I.

SCOTT DAIIflEIi, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 19; *P. O. Rockford; born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y.. Jan. 26, 1830; came to this Co. in the fall of 1837, with his parents, and is one of the oldest settlers; has 199 acres, valued at $13,930; married Miss Nancy J. Hayes, July 9, 1848; she was born in Canada, Oct. 19, 1831 ; have one son and one daughter, Luther and Annie L.

SWEZEY A. J. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Rockford; born in Chautau([ua Co., N. Y., Feb. 22, 1836 ; came to this Co. and settled on the place he now lives, in April, 1851; owns 7U acres, valued at $3,500; married Miss Malinda Bruner; born in Gossfield, Canada West, Oct. 10, 1843; married June 28, 1806; have four children, Esther, Otto, Royal and Annie.

Hompson Calvin

13, 1804 ; located iu this Co. ia June, 1835, and is one of the oldest settlers now living ; Mr. T. was the first regular Ferryman on Rock river, at Rockford, has remained here ever since, and has seen Winnebago Co. grow to be one of the finest in the state of Illinois; has 140 acres, valued at $8,400; married Jane Sovereign, April 13, 1843 ; she was born in Canada, Jan. 3, 1821 ; she died Oct. 18, 1864 ; they have four children living, and lost four.

TURNER M. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 29; P. O. Rockford; born in Riga, Monroe Co., N. Y., Sept. 3, 1818; came to this Co. June 25, 1838, and is one of the oldest settlers ; has 174 acres, valued at $12,180; married Mi.ss Julia Kelley, May 10, 1838; she was born in Ireland, Dec. 22, 1814 ; have one daughter living, Mary, now Mrs. Nathaniel Watkins; lost one son, Wm. H., aged 12 years, 6 months, and 5 days.