Winnebago County, Illinois - The whole text, 1877 (part 16 of 17)

He had five cliildren, John, Margaret Louisa, William Henry, Marie Antoinette (deceased), and Lewis. The estimation in which lie was lield was manifest by delegations of the early settlers of the county, members of the Board of Supervisors and from the State Legislature, in attendance at his funeral.

GRISWOLD FRANCIS, Farmer; Sec.21 ; P.O. Roscoe ; born in Ontario Co.,]Sr. Y., June 17, 1825 ; came to this Co. in 1854 ; owns 84 acres laud ; married Miss Cynthia Emeline Warner, in Lake Co., O. ; she was born in Madison, O., Dec. 2, 1827 ; have seven children: Amie Eliza, Harriet, Warren, Ida, Anna, Melissa, Charles.

HARW$>OI> B. F. Retired Farmer; Roscoe; born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., Jan. 3, 1813; came to this Co. in 1843; owns 100 acres land ; first wife was Miss Melissa Stone; present wife was Lydia Ostrander; she was born in Canada, May 1, 1815.

I.ATHROF SAMlTEIi, Proprietor of the Farmers Hotel, Roscoe,Ill. ; born in Rutlnnd Co., Vermont, Feb. 28, 1815; went from there to St. Thomas, Canada; lived there three years; from there he went to Ohio, where he married Miss Margaret Hays, Jan. 13, 1846; she was born in Penn., Oct. 6, 1821 ; they came to this Co. in 1846 ; have live children : Mary A. (now Mrs. Cheeney), born Dec. 1, 1847 ; Esther Alice (now Mrs. Van Antwerp), Aug. 29, 1851 ; George W., Nov. 24, 1853 ; Annie Luela, Aug. 19, 1861 ; Fred. Delos, June 5, 1864.

liOVESEE WM. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Roscoe; born in Berlishire, Eng., Aug. 8, 1818; came to this Co. in 1836; owns 160 acres land; married Miss Harriet Blackington, in Beloit, Wis., Aug. 27, 1847 ; she was born in Ohio, June 29, 1828 ; have seven children. Homer, Harriet, William, Emma, Collins, Ida, Edith.

LYFORD ©IJDIiEY, Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Roscoe; born in JST. H., Nov. 6, 1835; came to this Co. in 1842; owns 680 acres land ; married Miss Harley, in Rockton, this Co. ; she was born in S. C.

HfcAFFEE JNO. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Roscoe; born in Northumberland Co., Penn., in March, 1810; came to this Co. in 1838; owns 112 acres land; has held office of Supervisor two years ; married Miss Adeline Alden, in Ogle Co., this State, in 1844 ; she was born in Bradford Co., Penn.

RA:NDAI^1. E. H. Dealer in Boots and Shoes ; Roscoe ; born in N. Y. in 1851 ; came to this Co. in 1871 ; commenced business here in Roscoe in 1873 ; owns property to the value of |2,000; has held office of Town Clerk one term.

RHODES J. M. Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Roscoe; born in this Co., Roscoe Tp., Aug. 25. 1840; owns 107 acres land; has been Supervisor three terms ; Justice o[ the Peace two terms; is Supervisor and Justice of the Peace at present writing; married Miss Louisa Love, in this Co., Aug. 25, 1864; she was born in this Co., in i843; Mr. Rhodes enlisted in 15th Regt. I. V. I., Co. B., May 24, 18(il ; was in battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Siege of Vicksburg, and numerous other engagements.

value of $3,000; served three years in late war; was in battles of Bulls Run, Petersburg, and numerous other engagements; WHS honorably discharged in 1865; married Lydia J. Cox, in Beloit, Wis., Dec. 9, 1875; she was born in England, March 18, 1841.

WEIiCH A. D. Painter; Roscoe; born in this Co., Roscoe Tp., Feb. 13. 1850; married Miss Elizabeth ^purlin, in Grundy Co., la., May 10, 1875; she was born in Ohio.

WII^S^J]^ EKlfEST fil. Clerk; Rosroe: born in tlii.s Co., Roscoe Tp., Sept. 27. 1856; is Town Clerk, and Secretary of Roscoe Silver Cornet Band.

ALBRABTT A. Blacksmith; Sec. 15; P. O. Rockford; born in Canada, Feb. 16, 1841; came to this Co. in 1872; Republican; Methodist; married Sarah Rosevear, of Rochester, N. Y., in 1869; Mrs. Albrant's mother, Mrs. Martha Rosevear, resides witli them ; she M^as born in Ontario Co., N. Y., in 1812; have two children: Willie, born April 11, 1870; Alta, Jan. 1, 1874.

ATKlIfSOK JOHJ^ M. Superin. tendent of County Poor House and Farm ; Sec. 33; P. O. Rockford; born in Burritt Tp., in this Co., July 5, 1845; Republican ; Liberal ; has held ofHce of Town Collector of town of Burritt; was in 11th HI. Cav., Co. L; maiden name of wife was Minnie A. Douglas, born in N. Y. State; married in Feb., 1868 ; have three children : Ada, Elva and Kittle May.

AT WOOD PATTEN, Farmer; farm and residence in Sectional District of Harlem; P. O. Rockton; boi-n in New Hampshire, in January, 1805; married Anna Brooks, Feb. 26, 1820; she was born in Canada West, March 20, 1808; they came to Winnebago County in Dee., 1839; moved on tiie lanu where they now reside in 1840; Mr. Atwood owns 230 acres of land; tliey have fourteen children, all married ; their names are as follows : Henry B., Sally, Eliza, Lydia, William, Candace, Anna, Mary, Joseph B., Ireiui, Patten B., Harriet, John and Philip; ten of these are now living in this Co.; Mr. and Mrs. A. are members of the Baptist church.

BL.I»$H JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 80; P. O. Rockford ; born in Troy, N. Y., Jan. 22, 1822; came to this Co. in 1860; Republican ; Baptist ; owns 232 acres land ; has held oflicesof Road Masterand School Director; married Lydia E. Fife, of Mass. ; she died ill March, 1861; present wife was Ann M. Colton, born in Westfield, Mass., Aug. 22, 1831; married Jan. 27, 1863; have one child by former and one by present marriage: James Edward, born May 22, 1856; Ashland C, March 20, 1875.

BRO^W:»f GEORGE S. Farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Rockford ; boru in this Co. June 23, 1859; owns 199 acres land, value $60 per acre; holds office of Road Commissioner of this town ; was in army as teamster six months; maiden name of wire was Jennie Rogers; she was born in England, March, 1846; married Feb. 13, 1867; have three children: William, born Dec. 11, 1868; Flora, Aug. 16, 1870; Edith, Nov. 25, 1872.

BROWir IIOM'RY, Farmer ; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Rockford ; born in Rhode Island, Jan. 29, 1S14; came to this Co. in May, 1838; Republican : Liberal ; owns 240 acres land ; has held office of Justice of Peace; is among the oldest settlers; still owns and conducts the f\u'm which he originally purchased from the government; married Lucy AI. Pease, of Lyons, Wayne Co., N. Y. ; she was born March 31, 1815; niiirried Feb. 26, 1837; have had eleven chiMreii, five still living: George S., Charles E., Mary E., Henry A., Fred O., Richard E.

CLIKEMAW MINER, Farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Rockford ; born in Schoharie Co., N Y, Feb. 26, 1832: came to this Co. in 1862 ; Republican ; Liberal ; owns 260 acres land; maiden name of wife was Ann Elizabeth Allen, born in Albany Co., N.

^'^^P^ WADI.EICJH, Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Rockford; born in N. H. in 1H06; came to this Co. in May, 1838; Republican; Liberal; owns 180 acres landhas held office of Assessor; maiden name ot wife was Mary Bryning, born in Lonaon, England, in 1814; married in 1843.

Farmers; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Rockford; John Grimes was born in Rockford, March 6, 1853; Charles was born in same place' Oct, 6, 1856; both Democrats; Catholics, '

HAL,l,EY WM. Farmer; Sec. 4; P O. Rockton; born in Fifeshire, Scotland, June 4, 1818; came to this Co. in 1838; Republican ; Liberal ; owns 640 acres land - Mr. Halley was an early settler of this Co.! and until 1860 engaged in merchant tailoring in Rockton; after this he became a farmer; holds the office of Supervisor of this Tp.; has also held offices of Justice of the Peace and Assessor; married Christian Mackie, born in Scotland, in 1846 ; have three children, Willi am A., Hannah M and Edwin R.

mother, Electa P. Knapp, is living on Sec. 33; was born in Hamilton, Madison Co., N. Y., Feb. 17, 1804; owns 240 acres land; Mrs. Knapp is the widow of the late Jacob Knapp, who was a Baptist clergyman of distinction and a large land owner; he died March 2,1874; Mrs. Knapp is mother of eight children ; lost one at the battle of Kenesaw Mt.

L.ATHAM E. Farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Rockford; born in Conn., Feb. 16, 1818; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican; Liberal; owns 269 acres land; has held the othce of Supervisor of this Tp. for 14 years ; also has been Commissioner of Highways; married Maria Zimmer; she was born in N. Y. ; died July 31, 1872; has four children, Henry A., Sarah (now Mrs. R. D. Hatch), Abbie and Emma.

liEE JAMES B. Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Harrison; born ip Columbia Co., Penn., Nov. 23, 1803 ; came to this Co. in Sept., 1835; is the oldest settler in this Tp. ; there were but two houses in Rockford when he came here; lias held the office of Town Trustee; his lirst wife was Miranda Brayton ; she was born in Canada, July 26, 1809; married July 23, 1829; she died Feb. 3, 1849 ; his present wife was Clara A. Henry; married May 27, 1863; have seven children living, Clarinda (now Mrs. John I. Fassett), Carseua (now Mrs. Norris Makepiece), Lucinda (now Mrs. Asahel Fassett), Clinton J., Ruth (now Mrs. Job Trenholm), Benjamin F., present Co. Clerk, Margaret J., now Mrs. Willis Stone.

LiILLiIE J. X. Farmer; lives on ftither's farm; Sec. 31; P. O. Rockford; born in Woodstock, Mass., Aug. 5, 1846 ; came to this Co. in 1858 ; Republican; Methodist; enlisted in 146th Regt. T. V. L; served one year; married Caroline Beatson, Feb. 2, 1869 ; she was born in this Co. ; have four children, Luman B., Elizabeth I., Herbert C, and Edward L.

McMICHAEI. HUGH, Farmer; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Rockford ; born in Scotland, Feb. 6,1832; came to this Co. in 1851; owns 163 acres land; married Mary Hill in March, 1863; she was born in Scotland; have live children : Agnes, Daniel, Lizzie, Hugh and John.

MAYES WIIil^IAM, Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Rockford; born in Penn., Dec. 15, 1815; came to this Co. in 1856; Republican; Presbyterian; owns 160 acres land, valued at $65 per acre; has held office of Road Commissioner for two terms, and Assessor two years; married Margaret Elliott, of Penn., in 1838; she was born April 9, 1817 ; have had six children, three still living : Rebecca A., James O. and Frances W.

MIL.NE ROBERT P. Farmer ; Sec. 32; P. O. Rockford; born in Burritt Tp., Oct. 22, 1846; Republican; Liberal; hokls office of Collector; maiden name of wife was Mary Duffee, born in N. J., May 1, 1855; married Jan. 1, 1873; have one child, Una H., born Dec. 28, 1873.

MIXARD CHARLES, Farmer; P. O. Rockford; born in N. H., Oct. 14, 1839; came to this Co. in 1858; owns 131 acres land, value |60 per acre; married Susan Hocking, of England, in 1866; have five children : Anna, Ida, Jennie, Luis, Fred.

PHEL.PS EGBERT, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Rockford; born in this Co., April 20, 1837; Republican; Liberal; Mr. Phelps claims to be the oldest person now living in the Co. that was born here; he was in 17th 111, Cav., Co. K, served two

ROISA JAMEIS, Renter; Sec. 22; P.O. Rockford ; born in Cortland, N. Y., March 19, 1825 ; came to this Co. in 1876 ; maiden name of wite was Harriet Patten ; she was born in N. Y. State ; married in 1844 ; have four cliildren : William J., Abram, Emma and Nellie.

SAMPI.E IVM. H. Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Rockford; born in Allegheny Co., Penn., Nov. 12, 1837; came to this Co. in 1871; owns 160 acres land, valued at $70 per acre; Republican; Liberal; married Mrs. Emma C. Couch, in 1870; she was born in Penn.; have three children; Mrs. Sample had one child by former marriage, and two by present marriage: Elizabeth, Pearl and Willie.

S^CHOONIVIAKER C. Farmer; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Rockford ; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., Oct. 4, 1824; came to this Co. in March, 1857; Republican; Liberal; owns 208 acres land ; has held the offices of Collector and Assessor; married Charity Derring, Aug. 19, 1848; she was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., Jan. 5, 1827; have had four children; two living: David, born Oct. 31, 1849; Fred, born June 3, '69.

SEAVEBWS ISAAC MT. Farmer; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Rockford ; born in Roxbury, Mass., Jan. 30, 1813; owns 245 acres land; came to this Co. in 1848; married Ann E. Titus; .she was born in Rochester, N. Y. ; married in 1842; have had eight children ; lost two ; Isaac W., now 1 iving in Chicago, Edwin M., living in Janesville, Frank, George, Isabella, now Mrs. Eddy, and Ella M., now Mrs. Dr. Taylor of Rockton ; Frank Seaverns was born in this Co., Dec. 13, 1850; owns 185 acres land ; has held the offices of Overseer of Highways and School Director ; married

SMITH ARCHIBAIiD J. Farmer; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Rockford ; born in Scotland, Oct. 1, 1842; came to this Co. in 1862 ; owns 160 acres land, valued at $65 per acre; married Mary A. GifFen; she was born in this Co.; married June 2, 1864; have five children, James A., Jennie, Mary, Alice, and Arthur.

THOMAS OBVILIiE P. Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Harrison; born in Waj'ne Co., Penn., Dec. 17, 1837; came to this Co. in 1838; Republican; Liberal; owns 80 acres laud; was in 74th I. V. I., Co. F; served three j'ear.;; married Alice A. Carr, Dec. 2, 1870; she was born in N. Y. State; have one child, William A.

THOMPSO:Sf STEPHEN O. Farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Rockton; born in New Jersey, Aug. 15, 1818; came to this State in 1838 ; came to this Co. in 1842 ; Republican ; Presbyterian preferred ; owns 290 acres land; married Eliza Knapp; she was born in Putnam Co., N. Y., Aug. 17, 1818; married Nov. 29, 1845; have two children living, Emily, now Mrs. Luke T. Hulett, and Dudley A. ; lost two. Tittle M. laborer; Sec. 82; P. O. Rockford^ Truesdell Allen, Sec. 19; P. O. Rockford Truesdell J. W. brickmaker; Sec. 26; P. O.

TUIil^OCK OEOBGE, Farmer: Sec. 34; P.O. Rockford; born in Scot, land, July 4, 1815; came to this Co. in 1841 ; Republican ; Liberal ; owns 231 acres land ; Mr. Tullock is one of the old- est settlers, tiaving drawn wheat to Chicago and selling it at 50c per Imsliel, and has sold pork as low as $1.25 per cwt., taking about six days to make tlie trip ; has held the oflices of Assessor and School Treasurer; married Mary A. Milne; she was born in Scotland, in 183;? ; married in 1845; have six children living, Maggie, William, Emma, Alonzo, Volney, and George ; lost three.

WILDER KUWARU B. Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Rockford ; born in Kecne, N. H., Nov. 2(i. 1833; came to this Co. in 1856; Republican; Congregalionalist; owns lOo acres land, valued at $55 per acre; lirst wife was Mary Williams, born in Maine ; present wife was Edna E. Fowler; has two children by first marriage and three by second, Viola, Azel H., Lillian J., Charles, and Edward B.

BROWX EDYTAKD, Faraier; Sec. 15; P. O. Argyle; born in Argyleshire, Scotland, Nov. 11, 1810; came to this country in 1834; located in Ohio; lived there 17 years; came to tliis Co. in 1851; owns 345 acres land ; has held various township offices; msirried Miss Elizabeth Brown, in Hamilton Co., Ohio; she was born in Argyleshire, Scotland; Mr. Brown has been Trustee of the Presbyterian Church for a number of years.

BRUXEK MAI.COI.3I, Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Harlem; born in Essex Co., Canada, April 10, 1839 ; came to tliis Co. in 1849; owns 215 acres land; enlisted in 18th Wisconsin Inf , in September, 1861 ; served 4 months as private, G months as Sergeant, 6 months as 2d Lieutenant, 2 years and 6 months as Captain ; was honorably discharged in 1865 ; was Secretary of the County Grange the first 3 years of its organization ; married Adelia Swezey, in this Co., April 23, 186S; she was born in New York, March 3, 1844.

BIJCHAXA]^ THO.UAS, Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Roscoe; born in Canada, April 10, 1854; came to this Co. in 1857; owns property to the'value of $1,800; married Miss Lydia Love, in tliis Co.; she was born in this Co., Jan. 16, 1856.

Coi.Emax Christopher C.

COIvEIER AliEXAXDER, Farmer ; Sec. 3 ; P. O. Roscoe ; born in N. Y., March 8, 1849; came to this Co. in 1869; owns property to the value of $2,000 ; married Miss McMullen, in DeKalb Co., this State ; she was born in DeKalb Co., this State, in 1849.

Dooeittee Russeel

Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Rockford; born in N. Y., Dec. 23, 1835; owns 100 acres land; enlisted in the 11th 111. Cav., in 1864; was honorably discharged in 1865 ; has held various township offices; married Miss Ann Jane Arnold, in this Co., July 4, 1859; she was born in Canada, March 23, 1840.

DOOEITTEE P. S. Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Rockford ; born in Erie Co., N. Y., Aug. 6, 1811; came to this Co. in 1887; owns 234 acres land; was one of the judges in the first election held in this township; has been Supervisor 2 yeais, and has held various other township offices; first wife was Angeline Knox; she was born in Oneida Co., N. Y. ; present wife was Paulina Reynolds ; she was born in Canada.

WOUGEAS WM. Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Harlem; born in Hancock Co., Me., June 21, 1836; came to this Co. in 1868; married Miss Sarah Wood, in Hancock Co., Me. ; she was born in same Co. and State.

FJEROUSON WM, Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Rockford; born in Campbelltowu, Argyleshire, Scotland, May 15, 1813; came to Ohio in 1836; moved from there to this Co. in 1840; has been Supervisor two terms, Collector one term, Assessor eight terms; owns 400 acres land, well improved and within five miles of Rockford ; married Miss Ellen Pickens, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 31, 1839; she was born in Scotland, Dec. 30, 1815.

P. O Roscoe; born in this Co., in town of Harlem; owns 215 acres land; aLso has Dry Goods and Notions wholesale house in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., Hi.; married Miss Eliza Wyman, in this Co., Aug. 27, 1867 ; she was born in this Co.,July 12, 1846.

MARIE PETER, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Roscoe; born in Delaware Co., N. Y., on Feb. 17, 1814; came to this Co. in 1843; owns 340 acres land; was Supervisor 12 years, and has held various other Tp. offices; first wife was Eliza Ann Chappel; she was born in Conn.; thej^ were married in Ohio; present wife was Mary Sibley, of Berkshire Co., Mass. ; tliey were married in Minneapolis, Minn.

MAGOOUT W. T. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Argyle; born in Lower Canada, March 24, 1810; came to this Co. in 1838; owns 160 acres land; married Emeline Higby, in Canada; she was born in Lower Canada, June 29, 1810.

BAI.STOX JOHIIf, Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Rockford ; born in Argyleshire, Scotland, Oct. 30, 1828; settled in Boone Co., this state, in 1842; came to this Co. in 1851 ; owns 104 acres in this Co., and 60 acres in Boone Co. ; has held various Tp. offices; married Miss Jane Ralston, in Boone Co., this state; she w^as born in Scotland.

KEID JAMES S. Farmer; Sec. 24; P.O.Argyle; wa.s born in this Co., town of Harlem, Nov. 12, 1840; owns 200 acres land; has held various Tp. offices; married Miss Mary Breckenridge, in this Co., June 27, 1867; she was born in Argyleshire, Scotland, Nov. 13, 1846; died June 14, 1»76; James S. Reid's father (Hugh Reid) was born in Scotland ; he came to this Co. in 1837; wife was Mary Howie; they were married in Scotland.

Farmer; Sec. 34; P.O.Harlem; born in Germany, March 12, 1825 ; came to this Co. in 1852; owns 220 acres land; has held various township offices; married Miss Laura Ann Jewel, in Erie Co., Penn., June 14, 1849 ; she was born in Ludlow Co., Vt., Feb. 22. 1831. Ryburn Jas. renter ; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Argyle.

SMITH JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Argyle ; born in Argyleshire, Scotland, July 22, 1826 ; came to this Co. in 1842; owns 340 acres land; has been Supervisor three years, and has held various other offices since he has been in the Co.; married Miss Elizabeth Montgomery, in this Co. ; she was born in Argyleshire, Scotland, in Jan., 1826.

TAYIiOR tiYMAX, Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Harlem; born in Berkshire Co., Mass., Oct. 21, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1840; owns 217 acres land; is Justice of the Peace, and has held various township offices; married Miss Eliza Bowman in this Co. ; she was born in Scotland.

^WARXER OI.IX S. Farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Roscoe; born in this Co. Nov. 6, 1851; owns 125 acres land; his lather, Walter Warner (now deceased), came to this Co. in 18H6.

JOHJfSON PETER, Farmer; P.O. Durand; owns 240 acres of land worth $10,000, lying in Section 3; he was born in Norway, June 18, 1818; came to the U. S. in 1843, and to this county in 1844; he was married in 1848 to Aslong Peterson ; she was born in Norway, Sept. 12, 1826 ; they have had seven children, four of whom are now alive : John F., ai;ed 25, Fremont P., aged 20, Henry A., aged 18, Adelaide S., aged 15. Mr. Johnson has been Commissioner of Highways twelve years. Supervisor three years, and has been President cf the Durand Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co. since its organization; Lutheran; Independent.

PALLSON HOWELL, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Davis. PATTERSOIS' XII^ES, Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Durand; was born in this town, Dec. 23, 1853; owns 270 acres, valued at $10,800 ; is independent in politics ; a member and a trustee of the Lutheran church; is not married ; his father, Niles Patterson, a native ot Norway, came to this country in 1848 ; died May 25, 1873, in his 54tli year; his mother, Mrs. Helga Patterson, now 68 years old, lives with him. ' Patterson P. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Durand. PHIPPS AliLEK", farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Laona; was born in lona county, Mich., m 1837; came to this county in 1844; owns 50 acres, valued at $2,500 ; independent in politics and religion; was married Sept. 23, 1870, to Mrs. Eliza, widow of J. C. Bates and daughter of Wm. Randall, of this town ; she was born in 1836 ; he has three step-children: Henry, Robert and Mary Bates ; Mr. Phipps has crossed the plains to the Pacific slope several times, meeting with some exciting adventures and narrow escapes for life.

PHIPPS WM. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Durand; born at Niagara Falls, where his father was 4 years ferryman; in 1825, moved to Oakland Co., Mich. ; lived there 6 years ; in lona Co., 1 1 years, came to this State and Co. in 1844; married, July 3, 1853, Miss Emily, daughter of Price B. Webster, ol Durand ; have seven children living : Homer A., Marriette, Viola, Price, Wm., Sarah E. and Emily V. ; is an extensive hog breeder; owns 170 acres, valued at $7,600; Independent in politics and religion; in 1860 "crossed the plains" to California, taking his family, a number of horses and horn cattle ; returned the next year, coming by water to N. Y. ; made a second trip across the plains with 42 horses ; was 6 mouths on the way ; sold them out at profit and came back ; made a trip to Idaho in 1864, taking a drove of stock, which were all captured by the Indians before he reached his destination, saving only his life, clothes and a small sum of money; came back, and in 1876 again visited California, over tlie Pacific Railroad ; owns a most beautiful Arab stallion and yearling colt; the former, 4 years old, is said to be the handsomest horse in the State ; has been three terms Path Master and one term School Director.

KUSSEIi I>EXTJEB, Farmer and Mason; P. O. Durand; born Aug. 22, 1841, in Cattaraugus Co., N.Y. ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; married in 1853 to Hannah Sweet; she was born in Tomkins Co., N. Y.; died in 186'J, leaving two children : Alice, aged 20, and Harriet, aged 18; Mr. Russel was in the army 3 years ; Baptist preferred ; Republican.

WEBSTER RIE:SfZI, Farmer; P. O. Durand; owns 207 acres land, valued at $8,000; born in 1837, in Wyoming Co., N. y. ; came to this Co. in 1844; married in 1867 to Henrietta Van Sickle ; she was born in N. J., in 1841; have one child, Phoebe P., aged five years ; Mr. Webster has been Assessor, and is now Justice of the Peace; Episcopalian preferred; Republican.

Goods, Boots and Shoes, etc.; Winnebago; was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., July 27, 1838; at 21, he came West, stopping in Fairfield, Iowa, 1 year, when he returned to the oil regions iu Pa., where, like many others, in 1860, he was immensely rich and then very poor; his ups and downs in this region would fill pages, so we hastily pass them, and find him next in the South, with E. C. Randolph & Co., Land Agents; after working for this firm, came to this Co., working iu Rockford, in 1868, after which he moved to this village, where he is doing a good business; married Eunice M. Ray, Nov., 1870; she was born iu Licking Co., Ohio.

Al. WORTH RUBEX, Retired Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Winnebago; was born in Sullivan, Oneida Co., N. Y., Oct. 14, 1814; at the age of 16, he left home, working by the month summers, and going to school winters for 7 j^ears; about this time, he married, and bought 60 acres land, continuing on the same until 1843, when he started for the West, via Erie Canal, to Buflalo, and Cleveland, Ohio, where he remained until the following spring, when he came to this Co., arriving May 25, 1844; after working out for 2 years, he pre-empted 160 acres land, which he still owns; has been Post Master, School Director, and Justice of the Peace for many years; is one of the most influential men in the Co.; married Martha Bellows, Sept. 14, 1873; she was born in Uniouville, Georgia Co., Ohio, Dec. 28, 1824.

ANDERSON DAVID J. Farmer; Sec. 81; P. O. Elida; owns 80 acres land; learned tlie Blacksmith's trade, which he followed many years; he came to this Co. in 1850, bringing with him his widowed mother and bier children ; he is the oldest son of John Anderson, who died in June, 1850; Mr. Anderson did not have the "lightning express" of our day to bring him West, but came by water, via N. Y., Albany, Buflalo, Detroit, and Chicago, taking as many weeks as it would days now; elegant buildings adorn his farm, a home of happiness and comfort, where love and contentment reign supreme; married Elizabeth Forrester, who was born in Upper Augusta, Northumberland Co., Pa.; Nellie E., born Dec. 23, 1869, and died Jan. 4, 1873; Gertrude, born June 20, 1874, is the only child.

Oct. 5, 1850; she is a niece of David Conger, of LaSalle Co., and a cousin to Col. Morril, of same Co. ; Mr. Anderson followed sailing 1 year, after which he turned his attention to farming, and buying horses and stock, disposing of them botli in Eastern and Western markets; was a member of 17th I. V. C, commanded by Col. Beveridge; received an honorable discharge at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1865; Guy; their oldest child, was born July 16, 1871, died Dec. 25, 1873 ; Sarah E., March 13, 1873, is the only child living.

ARMSTROXG J AS. Farmer ; Sec. 7 ; P.O.Winnebago; born in Huntingdon Co., Pa., March 18, 1838; when twenty years old he left home, coming to this Co., where he commenced life by working on a farm, at $14 per month, for four years; on Aug. 15, 1862, he married Margaret Meredith, who was born in Perry Co., Pa., July 17, 1838; rented farms for six years; after which he bought their present "home, of 87 acres, which is wortli $80 per acre; building substantial buildings and making other improvements; Lulu, Robert, and Maud, are iheir children.

BA]!^ft}!S CliAREXDOX, Farmer and Seaman; Sec. 35; son-in-law of T. B. Hoyt; P. O. Rockford ; born in Boston, Dec. 20, 1853; married JMaiy Josephine Hoyt, May 2, 1876; she was born in this Co., May 2, 1856; tiieir only son, William Hoyt, was born July 2!), 1877; Mr. Bangs came to this Co. in 1870; he is a seaman of no ordinary ability; commenced before the mast, and was raised to the important position of Master; at the request of his father and the influence of his devoted wife, he abandoned seafaring and look to farming.

BARKER ADDISO\ S. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 33; P. O. Elida; born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., Feb. 21, 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1865 ; Republican; Baptist; owns HO acres of land, worth $70 per acre; married Eliza J. Kidder, in 1851; she died in 1865; had three children, Henry H., Clarence H., Freddy B. ; married Christiana Davis, born in Canada, May 29, 1830 ; two children. Lettie M., Rosina E. ; Mrs. Barker's father, Robert Davis, took an active part as one of the Reformers in the Patriot War in Canada.

BARRACK A^fDREW J. Farmer and Carpenter; Sec. 32; P. O. Elida; rents his fatlier-in-law's - John Swartz - farm; born in Perry Co., Pa., Jan. 5, 1843; came to this Co. in 1871 ; married Catherine Swartz, Dec. 2, 1871 ; she was born in Perry Co., Pa., Feb. 28, 1859 ; Mr. Barraclc enlisted in the 37th Penn. V. I., serving 9 months ; re-enlisted in the 208th Penn. V. I. remaining until the close of the war; was actively engaged in the battles at Petersburg, Fort Stedman, Five Forks, and Gettysburg ; after the war Mr. B. took an extended trip throughout the West, looking at the land in Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, and 111. ; the beautiful Prairie State won him as one of her subjects.

BARTOX ROBINSOK W. Weaver; Winnebago ; born in Tioga Co., N. Y., Sept. 3, 1845; when only 16 years old he enlisted in the I09th N. Y. V. I., at the commencement of the war, serving until its close; he was three times wounded, and taken prisoner at Petersburg, July 30, 1864 ; incarcerated in the Danville prison three months, when he was paroled and returned to his regiment, completing his time in the service of his country ; in 1872 he removed to Big Rapids, Mich., remaining until 1874; when he removed to Winnebago ; has held the office of Town Collector; married M. M. Hills, Dec. 25, 1871 ; she was born in Tioga Co., N. Y,. Feb. 8, 1850.

BEATSOl!^ JOHJf IV. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Elida; born in Scotland, April 20, 1839 ; came to this Co. in 1843 ; owns 120 acres land, valued at $70 per acre ; has been Collector of Burritt Tp. ; married Jennie E. Van Alstyne, Dec. 14, 1865 ; she was born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., Oct. 16, 1846; have three children, Rosilla, Daisy and Maud ; served three and one half years in 74th I. V. I., commanded by Col. Jason Marsh, and was honorably discharged ; is a Republican and Presbyterian.

BEECHEB RA:NS0M, Farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Rockford; born in Washington Co., Vt., May 22, 1821 ; married Sarah A. Drake, March 12, 1844 ; born in Rutland Co., Vt., June 4, 1820; have two children, Editha and Inez E. ; Mr. Beecher came to Kendall Co. at an early day, taking up government land ; has hauled wheat to Chicago ; lived there seven years ; sold out and came to this Co. in 1854 ; he now owns 202 acres of fine farming land.

BEKHAM AL. ANSON J. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Winnebago; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Oct. 2, 1814; he came to this Co. with his lather, who settled there from N. J. ; his mother died when he was eight years of age, and he was obliged to leave home for a time, after which his father was again married, when he returned home, moving with his parents to Cayuga and Tompkins Counties ; at the age of 21, he started out for himself, by i working by the month ; while engaged in | this occupation, he was married to Maria

0. Farrell, Jan. 8, 1837 ; she was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., April 12, 1816 ; he i then moved to Canandaigua, Cayuga, On- I ondaga and Tompkins Counties; at the * latter place, he bought his first farm, of 20 acres ; sold out and went to Cayuga Co. ; bought 101 acres of land; sold again, and | moved to Scipio, and from there to Barry i Co , Mich., residing there 14 years, when

BENHAM GEO. E. Farmer; Sec. 5; 1 P. O. Winnebago; born in Aurelius, Caj'- uga Co., N. Y., Jan. 5, 1839 ; the history in this book, of A. J. Benham, his father, , will indicate where he lived until he ar- I rived at the age of 24, at which time he f married Elizabeth Dickerson, Nov. 14, 1863; she was born in New York city, Nov. 29, 1840; with his young wife, he moved to Rutland, Mich., where he purchased 80 acres of land and improved it from a wild state; sold out and rented for two years, when he moved to this Co. in Feb., 18 - , buying 80 acres of land where he now resides ; is one of our best men and farmers in this Co.

Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Rockford; born in Orange Co., N. Y., Nov. 1, 1845 ; came to this Co. in Feb., 1868; owns 150 acres land; married Susie M. Dickey, Jan. 13, 1873 ; Florence May and Cora Alice are the names of their children; Mrs. B. was born in Orange Co., Vt., March 9, 1853; her father was an old settler of that Co. ; Mr. B. first came to Burritt in this Co., residing there five years, when he removed to his present location.

BIRKITT SMITH, Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Winnebago; born in Alvingham, Lincolnshire, England, July 21, 1834; in May, 1854, he came to Canada, where he was engaged in shoemaking and other business until April, 1857, when he came to this Co. ; although but four years in America, his principles of equity and justice were so inherent, and a patriotic devotion to his adopted country, prompted him to be among the first to ofler himself in her service, enlisting in Co. G, 45th

Corintli, Vicksburg and Jackson, Tenn.; honorably discharged in Chicago, July 20, 1865 - married, Oct. 2, 1866, to Nettie Bird, who was born in North East, Erie Co., Pa., May 17, 1848 ; one son, John W. BirtchJohn, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Elida. Bouton G. renter; Sec. 23; P. O. Winnebago. BOUTON JOHJf ». Farmer and Carpenter; Sec. 28; P. O. Winnebago; born in Conn., Sept. 8, 1808 ; came to this Co in 1865; married Betsy Wheeler in 1830 she was born in N. Y., Sept. 8, 1810 ; they have six children; their daughter Emma is the only one residing with her parents - Mr. Bouton lost a good farm on account of its title, and has since purchased 25 acres which he has improved, and values it at $100 an acre. Braddock J. S. Presb. minister; P. O. Elida. Bridgeman H. A. renter; Sec. 36; P. O.

Rockford. Briggs A. farm; Sec. 24; P. O. Winnebago. Briggs B. W. farm ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Winnebago. Briggs C. R. farm; Sec. 8; P. O.Winnebago. BKIOGS OI.EASO?f F. Retired Farmer Sec. 28; P. O. Winnebago; born in Erie Co., N. Y., in 1825; in 1838 he came to this Co. with his parents, via Dixon, Grand De Tour and Doysyille; Mr Bri"-gs commenced the struggle ot life alone, by working by the month at a time when this Co. was thinly inhabited; he followed this occupation three years, and when the public lands came into market in 1840 he bought 40 acres from his earnin'^s; from this start he has gradually o-rownln wealth, until he now owns 120 Icres of land, and 20 acres in tbis village; married Rebecca A. Hunt March 20^866; she was born in Hunterdon Co., N. J., Oct. 17, 1835. Broodrick J. farm; Sec. 8; P. O. Winnebago. Brown Fred, farm; Sec. 16; P.O.Winnebago. Brown Fred, farm laborer; P.O.Winnebago. Bunn J. E. farmer ; Sec. 22; P.O.Winnebago. Burdick Henry, laborer; Winnebago.

CAI^'IF^IFOBD WIIililAM. E. Mamifacturer of Pumps and Wind Mills ; Winnebago ; born m 0"ei y bt Mary Devonshire, England, Feb. 7, 1836 moved with his parents, when four years old to Ebrington, Gloucestershire, Eng., Sut 1852 he'was apprenl^iced to learn the carpenter and joiner s trade;, at the age o 21, his apprenticeship expiring, he went to London, remaining there until 1857, when he came to Ottawa Canada work. ir,£ at his trade until the fall of 1858 wfen he came to Whitewatei-^ Wis^; m Mav 1859, returned to London, taKing paSage on' the City of_ ^^f^^'/l{^^Zlv^ Rent 14 1862, he married Mary Ann Garanefof kins's Lynn, Norfolkshire, Eng. ; Sn in Oct 22, 1862, he came via Liverpool and Quebec to Chicago; in May 5, 1863 he came to Rockford, where they remained until Feb. 1871, when they moved to Winnebago; engaged in his pre^nt business; has three children, Lizzie, William J. and Adah. COLEiriAN AI.EXANDEB,Farin. er; Sec. 31; P.O. Winnebago; born in Ireland in 1825; came to this Co. ui 1864; owns 100 acres of land, valued at |7,000; married Catherine Anderson, Sept. 9, 18 <j ; she was born in N. J. in April, 1824; Amanda Anderson is Mrs. Coleman's only daughter, who was born March 22, 1800 ; John Coleman, son of Mr. Coleman, was born July 16, 1859; Mrs. Coleman can date her residence in this Co. 26 years ago. Comstock Frank, laborer; Winnebago. Comstock Thos. shoemaker; Winnebago. COOMI>GE EBEEDOM, Farmer ; Sec. 6; P. O. Winnebago ; born m Cxford, now Androscoggin Co., Me.. May 13,1830 residing there with his parents until the year 1845, whenhe emigrated to this Co where he married, March 13, 1862 Aucrusta J. Woods, who was born inMidston, Vt Feb 21, 1838; Mrs. C, before marriage, was identified in the educational interests of the country, having taught school eight vears and four years in this Co.; mr. Lolidge commenced in this Co. by working bythe month, and now owns a farna o°"220 acres, on which he has made all the ?mprovemeAts; Aaron Coolidge, aged 84 and his mother, aged 81, have resided w^h him the past 18 years; Clarence Edwin Lelia,are his children; has been School Director of his district for several yeais^ ticed to a harness maker, at Monroe, Wis. ; the burning of tlie establishment throwing him out of employment, he returned to Freeport, where he completed his trade, remaining there 4 years; after a year's work at Polo, he began business at Rock Grove, remaining there until March or April, 1863 ; enlisted in Co. B, 46th I. V. I., doing good service until the close of the war ; returned to Rock Grove, and began business again, which he continued 2 years, then 3 years selling dry goods with Mr. Cramer, and came to this Co. in 1872 ; married Edith R. Seebold, Oct. 7, 1869; she was born in Union Co., Pa., Sept. 14, 1845.

CORL. JAMES O. Member of the firm of Corl & Marston; Winnebago; born in Centre Furnice, Centre Co., Pa., June 21, 1856; came to this Co., April 7, 1869 ; married Miss Fannie Brown, May 8, 1877 ; she was born in St. Clair, Schuylkill Co., Pa., May 5, 1858; Mr. C. moved with his parents to Oakhall and Bowlsburg, and from the latter place to this Co. ; Messrs. Corl and Marston are the only Manufacturers of and Dealers in Harness, Saddles and Collars in Winnebago ; they are honest, prompt business men, whom the people respect and patronize.

CORL, JOSEPH, Blacksmith; Winnebago ; one of the firm of J. & N. Corl ; was born in Union Co., Pa., March 2, 1835 ; his father died when he was 12 years old, when he went to Centre Co., Pa., working on a farm 1 year; returned to his native Co., learning his present trade with his brother; worked on a farm and then rented farm until 1857, when he started for the West, arriving in Freeport the same year ; came to this Co. in 1858, where he has been a very successful man ; married Harriet Porter, Oct., 1860; she was born in Huntington Co., Pa.; they have three children.

CORL, ]!lirATHA3f, Carriage Manufacturer; Winnebago; a member of the firm of J. & N. Corl ; born in Union Co., Pa., Feb. 8, 1823; at the age of 22, he commenced business on his own account by starting a wood shop adjoining his father's blacksmith shop, continuing in this place and at this trade until the death of his father, when he lived on the home farm until it was sold, when he moved to this Co., in 1869, where he has been engaged in his present business; married Caroline Swarm, Nov. 16, 1847 ; she was born in Union Co., Pa., Aug. 31, 1838; they have three children.

COWLES HORACE P. Retired Grain Dealer ; Winnebago ; born in Shenango Co., N. Y., Jan. 15. 1826; at an early period of his existence, he went with his parents to Geauga Co., Ohio, residing there about 18 years, after which he moved with his brother to Ingham Co., Mich., the Capital being located at Lansing the year following his coming to this Co. ; he assisted in the survey of the grounds, and in building the capitol buildings ; at the age of 23, he again returned to Geauga Co., Ohio, and married Sabrina L. Smith, July 10, 1849; she was born in Geauga Co., Ohio, Jan. 13, 1831 ; he went to Belvidere, residing one year, when he came to this Co., arriving in 1854; has been Supervisor 8 years. Justice of the Peace, Town Clerk and Town Treasurer.

CROSS PHILIP, Grocer and Attorney at Law; P. O. Winnebago; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y.. July 15,1881 ; when two years old, moved to Oakland Co., Mich. ; resided there 12 years ; in 1843 he went to Genesee Co., Mich., where he lived 4 years, when he sought a home in La Peer Co., Mich. ; in 1852 he came to this Co., where he has been engaged in his professional work and in mercantile business ; married Martha E. Pulman ; she was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Dec. 18, 1841 ; Alice M., Francis J., Albert P., Jennie M. and Jessie R. are their children.

DAXIELS OEHlfIS O. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 23; P.O. Rockford; born in Ireland, Jan. 18, 1820 ; owns 80 acres land, valued at $5,600; came to this countrjMn 1826, and to this Co. in 1844; married for first wife Tirzah Powell, and for second, Sarah Sharp ; she was born in England, Jan 28, 1834; Freddy N., Grace and Duane are three pretty children ; Mr. D. commenced a poor man, and now has a good home.

DICKEY ALONZO, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Rockford; born in Unity, N. H., Aug. 11, 1818; commenced life by transporting goods with team from Corinth, Vt., to Boston ; being a careful and prudent man, he gathered together money sutficient to purchase a farm ; sold out in Feb., 1869, and came to this Co. ; married Mary A. Green, Jan. 1, 1846, who was born in Corinth, Vt., April 15, 1819; Winthrop G., their second son, was a commercial traveler, and died in Ohio while there on business ; owns 140 acres land.

EDWARDS HUGH R. Farmer; Sec. 80; P. O. Winnebago; Republican; owns 120 acres land; married Julia C Mvrick, in March, 1864; born in Jetterson Co., N.Y., Feb. 7, 1836; she is beloved by her family and friends for her intellectual and moral worth; two children living : Edwin H., born March 12, 1867; Inez E., Sept. 29, 1868; Geo^'ge E., born Sept. 17, 1871, died Sept. 27, 1873; too much cannot be said of Mr. Edwards' army history, as he was a member of the 2d 111 Cav. ; that regiment being engaged in all the battles of the Tennessee, among which are Fort Henry and the famous battle of Hawley Springs, where Mr. E. with others of his regiment were surrounded and cut their way out; it would take pages to tell all the lifoi^ .^^ts of the 2d Cav under Grant and Ord; Mr. E. served four years and six months. EI.LIS JAMES, Principal High *^fehool Winnebago; born in Lmcolnshi^^^^ Eng on the 9th of May, 1844; his fathei wal a retail merchant and fancy baker; at the ao-e of 7 James was sent to the Wesleyan" Monotorial School, at Winterton where he remained two years; in 185o his father emigrated with his family to America, an?l landed in New York after a voyage of nearly seven weeks; P"^l""g West as far as railroads were opened, they arrived in Rockford in June of the same year; after remaining in Jof f^f^^-^ years his father purchased a farm in g,one Co., 111., to which he and h s fam i\v removed ; James worked on this faim and out by the month during the summer seasons and attended district school during the winters, until 1862, when, at the aol of 18 he enlisted into the army, and sirved during the war of the rebellion, in the 95th I VI.; after his discharge from hfa'rmyhe reiurned ^ome and -rked hw father's farm two years; he then aeieim W to oVtain a more liberal education .1 in December 1867, entered the Aharon No?Snd Scientific In^titiUe at which he was reappointed to his old position at Winnebago, where he still remains ; his wife, Susan L. B. Ellis, is the daugliter of Benjamin Bowman, one of the first settlers in Boone Co., 111.; she was born in Leroy, Boone Co., 111., June 3, 1851 ; Mr. and Mrs. Ellis have two children, girls, one 4 and the other 2 years of age. El^IilS WII.I.IAM, Farmer; Sec. 15; P O Winnebago; born in Attlebury, Mass., June 22, 1808; came to this Co. in 1852 married Justina Abbott, Marcli 3U, 1845; she was born in Middlebury Co., April 27 1828; Mr. Ellis, at 16, left home and learned the jewelry business after which he took up the machinist trade; was next engaged in business, with his brothers, in the buckle and button trade which he left and came to this Co and. bought 80 acres land; the names of their children are as follows: Frances E Adelaide J., Elder T., Harriet A., Frank H., Fred. W., and George Burdett.

FALCONER ALEXANDER, renter; Sec. 14; P. O. Winnebago. EAI.C01SER JAMES, Farmer; Sec. *^rP-0 Winnebago; born in Scotland, Tnne29 1838; came to this Co. in 184«, RepublVan ; owns 70 acres land, valued at $5 000 ma ried Esther Elliott, Dec. 19, 1867rsl^e was born in Winnebago Co Dec 1 1847; John, Chariey, Robert, Willlami Freddie, Esther, Ellen, are the names of their children. EAI^COI^ER ROBERT, Farmer; ^^15 P O. Winnebago; born in Scotbind fcb. 1, 1832; came to this Co. with Ws fVifher in 1848; when t>-y first came to this Co his father worked bind on shares nrtie town of Rockford, until the year 855 when he bought the 80 acres of land Robert now owns; Feb. 1, IS.b, Kootri man led Anna Ross, who was born in Sland, July 27 1853; they l.iveo^^^^

FREAR ABRAII, Deputy Sheriff; Winnebago; born in Oswego, Tioga Co., N. Y., Jan. 9, 1835; at tlie age of 32 he left his native state, coming to Winnebago, in 1858 ; the same year he went to Pike's Peak, returning the same fall ; Feb. 28, 1861, he was married to Elida E. Schooumaker ; she was born in Esperauce, Schoharie Co., JSr. Y., June 1, 1842; during the 19 years Mr. Frear has lived in this Co. he has taken an active part in her interests, both social and political, having been an honored and efficient officer nine years.

^ARBITER RICHARD, Farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Winnebago; born in England, Nov. 29, 1822, crossing the Atlantic in 1831, with his parents; came to this Co. in 1849 ; remained 3 years ; removing to LaFayette I Co., Wis., he remained 14 years ; then returned to his present farm of 159 acres; married Abigail C. Swezey, in 1846 ; she was born in Nonvay, Herkimer Co., N. Y., Aug. 23, 1825 ; Mr. G. owns one of the finest farms in this Tp.

GODBARD J. M. Farmer and School Teacher ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Winnebago ; born in Franklin Co., Vt., July 7, 1823 ; came to Freeport, 111., July 7, 1841, and removed to this Co. in 1855 ; owns 80 acres of land, about a quarter of a mile southwest from Winnebago; he is a pioneer School Teacher, and labors to promote the cause of learning; has been Principal of the High School in Winnebago and other schools in the Co. for 9 years, and has been teaching 38 years ; is a Republican and Presbyterian; held the offices of School Director and Superintendent of Sabbath School ; married Mary Blodgett, Sept. 10, 1862; they have two sons and one daughter, Charles Edwin, Henry Newel, and Mary Alice.

GORHAM ORAUfGE R. Farmer; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Winnebago ; born in Pittsford, Vt., July 13, 1837 ; came to this Co. in 1846 ; he is a cousin to the great inventor, M. L. Gorham; Orange commenced by working land on shares in this Co.; he has owned several farms, which he has conducted successfully ; he is now the Business Manager of the estate of M. L. Gorham ; being" one of the old settlers of this Co. and an honorable man, he is highly spoken of by his neighbors ; married Mary McDowell, March 11, 1863; she was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, Sept. 19. 1839.

DEMITS W. Retired Farmer; Winnebago; was born in Woodstock, Madison Co., N. Y., April 13, 1806; and is one of the solid men of this Co.; at the age of 21, he left home, his father then residing in Oneida Co. ; residing on one piece of laud for 16 years, when, like other energetic men, he came to this Co., ma Erie Canal and the lakes, landing in Sheboygan, Wis., and over land tolhis place, arriving here in 1845; enlisted as First Lieutenant in 45th Regt. I. V. I., in 1861; again enlisted as First Lieutenant in 146th Regt. I. V. I., serving out his time ; married for first wife Lydia Miller, born in Oneida Co., 1803; married second time Margaret Wallace, born Nov. 18, 1838, in Franklin Co., Ind.

GRIPPEX SPEXCER Druggist; Winnebago; born in Oneida Co., N. Y., March 24, 1844; came to this Co. with his parents in Sept., 1845; at 22 he commenced life as a farmer, owning at one time a portion of the home farm ; this he sold, and in the winter of 1871-2, clerked for a Mr. Shumway, who was keeping a drug store in this village ; this store he bought. May 30, 1872 ; he has a beautiful store, 20x55, which is kept stocked with a full line of Drugs, Druggists' Sundries, Wall Paper, Paints and Oils; the firm is now Grippen & Mellen ; Mr. G. married Margaret Hunter, in 1865 ; she was born in Shelby Co., Oct. 16, 1844.

HARRIIS AMOS C. Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Winnebago; born in Albany Co., N. Y., Feb. 1, 1824; his father having fifteen children, was of necessity a very poor man, but the average wealth of his children is estimated at $15,000; Amos married Mary J. Kellogg, in 1858 ; she was born in N. Y., Oct. 12, 1833; her mother, now 65 years old, resides with her daughter; Mr. H. came to this Co. in 1855, and worked in a machine shop in Rockford, and by this means collected together a little money to make a payment on a farm; started in life poor, and is a self-made man; has one child, Stewart, who is a bright boy.

HATTOX THOS. Carpenter; Winnebago; born in England, Sept. 16, 1811; came to this country when quite young, and resided in N. Y. until 1838, when he came to Chicago, residing there about three or four years ; in 1841 he came to this Co., where he has been following liis trade; married Angeline Williams, Aug. 13, 1842; she was born in Catauraugus Co., N. Y., Jan. 28, 1828.

HOB^ON EOWARD B. Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Winnebago: born in Canada, April 11, 1837; Democrat; owns 120 acres land, valued at $10,000; came to this Co. in 1843 ; married Cornelia Ann Schoonmaker, April 28, 1857; she was born Nov. 26, 1837; Martha J., Mary Alice, Jacentha M., Gitty M., Henry, Thomas, Lillie, Harry, Lizzie L. and Charles E. are the names of their children; Mr. Hobson came from Chicago with a team, and is one of the old settlers of this Co. ; he has always walked on the platform of never going into debt unless he knows he can pay, which has brought him a competence which few are able to enjoy.

HOIiCO^IB OlilVER T. Grain Dealer; Winnebago; born in Hartford, Conn., Dec. 31, 1818; when fourteen years old he moved with his parents to Geauga ('o., Ohio, and were pioneer settlers in that Co. ; here he lived, helping his father clear a new timbered farm (marrying in the meantime Jerusha E. Cowles, Sept. 6, 1840 ; she was born in Shenango Co., N. y., Feb. 14, 1815), until 1851, when he came to this Co., settling in Burritt, buying a farm of 160 acres; he commenced here with nothing, mortgaging his first crop to secure a payment; has been engaged in the grain trade on the Mississippi and in this village several years.

HOl.I-EM'BECK E. Farmer; Sees. 7 and 8; P. O.Winnebago; born in Middleburg, Schoharie Co., N. Y., March 7, 1844 ; came to this Co. in 1857; Republican; Congregationalist; owns 88 acres land, worth $6,000 ; married Mary A. Keep, in 1871 ; two children, Wallace K. and Herbert D. ; during the twenty j^ears Mr. Hollenbeck has been in this Co. he won for himself an enviable reputation ; he holds an office in his church, which indicates his honesty in Christianity; Rev. John Keep, Mrs. H.'s father, is buried in this Co., and Mrs. Keep resides with her daiighter.

HOIiliEXBECJi HEXRY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 22; P. O. Winnebago; born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., Mar. 26, 1814; came to this Co. in 1857; owns 120 acres land, valued at $8,000; married Eve Zimmer, in March, 1836; she was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., Oct. 13, 1818; they have a family of eight children, one daughter residing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

tlie above Co., where he resided fourteen years; came to this Co. in 1854; has been School Director; married Mary Warner, Sept. 10, 1840; she was born in Schoharie Co., Sept. 8, 1821 ; the names of their ciiildren are as follows: George, Catherine, William H. (drowned while at school in Beloit, Wis.), Jacob, Wells, Peter, Frank, Anna E., Fred. J., Wyley S.. and Jacob A.

peter. Farmer; P. O. Winnebago; resides on his father's (Jacob Hollenbeck) land; he was born March 13, 1851, in Schoharie Co., N. Y.; came to this Co. with his father in 1854; Republican; married Elmira Staflbrd, Dec. 15, 1871 ; she was born in Statesburg, Clinton Co., N. J., Jan. 24, 1847; Mr. H. was three years in the regular army, serving in the 2 1st, 17lh and 10th, commanded by McCook ; Burton, their only child, was born in August, 1872.

HOIiT WJLI.IAM, (Deceased;) born Cherry Valley, Otsego Co., N. Y., July 12, 1795, and died May 14, 1876; at the age of 21, he married Louisa Vibbard ; she was born in Otsego Co., N. Y. ; when Mr. Holt was 14 years old, his parents moved to Buffalo, buying a farm where a portion of that city now stands; here he lived for 27 years; early in the spring of 1837, this pioneer started for 111., at the season of the year when navigation was not fully opened, and walked the greater part of the way to Chicago; paying his passage to Dixon on the line of stages then running, he journeyed with them about two days, when the delays occasioned by their sticking in the raud disgusted him; he left them, coming on foot, via Doysville, to Westfield, in this Co., where his brother, David A. Holt, the oldest settler in this Tp., then lived ; Gerucia anil Abby S. are his daughters; Elijah H. and Grosvenor Williams are his respected sons, and reside in Winnebago.

H«lIGHTOX BETHIJEL, Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Rockford; born July 12, 1808, in Boston, Vt. ; at a very early age he moved to N. H. witli his lather, Jonathan Houghton, where he lived until ten years old,' when he went to live with his grandfather, where he remained until 21 years old ; in about five years he moved to Vt., living there three years, when he came to tliis Co. in 1836 ; was engaged in the bakery business till 1845, when he bought his present home of 194 acres of land; married J. C. Morgan, Jan. 28, 1844; she was born in Ireland, Aug. 1, 1834, and died Oct. 22, 1869.

in another part of the Co. from where he now resides ; he is a Republican and Congregationalist : born in St. Albans, Vt., Dec. 26, 1819; he started from Vt. at the age of 15, driving a team all the way to this Co. for a Mr. Campbell, who died in Ogle Co. recentlj^ ; the hardships to be endured on such a trip for a boy of fifteen can better be imagined than described ; in 1849 he married Abigail Blake, who was born in Georgia, Vt., April 10, 1829; they have six children, Jerome O., Casper W., Mary J., Estella G., Hattie J. and Herman J. ; Mr. Hoyt has been severely afflicted with rheumatism and suffers untold miseries, but for all that his love of fun is prevailing; lias a home of 145 acres land.

HlJI>!SO]!«' WM. Farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Winnebago; Democrat; Methodist; born in England, Feb. 11, 1811; came to this Co. in 1844; married for his first wife Martha Valentine, in 1831 ; she died on their way to this country ; married Elizabeth Bryant in 1862, who was born in 1836; Emeline S., their only daughter, is a very interesting appearing girl of 16 ; Mr. H. owns a beautiful farm of 80 acres, valued at $7,000.

HITXTER DAVID E. Retired Farmer; Winnebago; born in Miami Co., O., May 10. 1826; leaving home when 16 years old, he learned the tanners' trade, following the same 3 years, after which he was engaged in farming with his brother until at the age of 25,when he went to California, mining gold 2 years; returning to his native town, he bought a farm and resided on the same until i868, when he came to this Co., where he has been farming and other business; married first time Sarah J. Erwin, Feb. 29, 1853; she was born in Tyrone, Ireland, July 14, 1829; married second time Mary Mutchmore, March 8, 1859; she was born in Essex Co., N. J., Dec. 15, 1824.

JACKJSOX JOHIV A. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Winnebago; born in Bath, Summ"t Co., O., June 4, 1843; when quite young he moved to Cleveland, O., with his parents, residing in that city and in East Cleveland 13 years and 9 months; came to this Co. in 1859, bringing his widowed mother, his brothers and sisters, whom he had cared for since the death of his father iu 1852; married Camilla C. Lawreuce,

Nov. 16, 1864; she was born in Addison, Oakland Co., Mich., Nov. 23, 1845; moved with her parents from Oxford, Mich., to this Co., and is the only daughter of P. T. Lawrence; Florence E. (deceased), Orin P., Elva M. ; the last two their living children.

JACOBS CHAKLES H. Retired Farmer; P. O. AVinnebago; born in Spafford, Onondaga Co., N. Y. ; his father was born in Guilford, Vt, April 24, 1823; married Cornelia O. Farrell ; she was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Oct. 9, 1£21 ; Mr. Jacobs, Sr., moved to Fribble, N. Y., where he lived about six years, wlien he moved to Onondaga Co. ; married ; after which he entered the ministry, joining the Methodist; in 1856 he came to this State, buying a farm in Ogle Co., continuing on the same two years, and then came to this Co., arriving in Dec, 1858; joining again the conference, he preached in Stephenson, McHenry and Lake Cos., coming back to this village, where he died, Feb. 21, 1874.

J^>NES ABRAHAM, Farmer; Sec. 18 ; P. O. Winnebago ; born in Canada, March 17, 1837; came to this Co. in 1852; Democrat; Episcopalian; owns 80 acres land, valued at $6,400; married Marv A. Two. Feb. 22, 1866; she was born in Bedfordshire, Eng., June 29, 1829; Wilber, Joel and Lillie are the names of their three chiklren ; Joel Two, Mrs. Jones' first husband, died some years ago, leaving five children ; Ada, aged 18, and Catherine 16, are his two youngest daughters.

JORDAN JERRTE, Furniture Dealer and Undertaking; Winnebago; born in Juniata, Penn., July 1, 1830; moved to Ogle Co. in 1852, where he lived four years, and then went to Kansas, where he joined the John Brown expedition, for which he was sentenced to State's prison five years; after serving six months of the time he, with others, was released by order of the Governor, when he came to Byron, where he enlisted in the 8th I. V. I., serving three years ; was Avounded near Fairfax; in 1869 he came to this Co. ; married Ellen J. Linn ; she was born in Perry Co., Penn.

KERNS WM. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 22; P. O. Winnebago; born in Chester Co., Pa., Oct. 7, 1829 ; came to this Co. in 1854; owns 120 acres of land, on which he has erected good buildings ; held office of School Director; married Sarah E. Myers, Feb. 17, 1859, who was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., January 12, 1831 ; her father was an old settler of Pa. ; Mr. Kerns commenced life by renting farms, but, with honesty, frugality and

Physician and Surgeon; Winnebago; born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., Feb. ^0, 1849; married Josie McKenzie, April 19, 1877 ; she was born in Penn. ; at the age of 17, Dr. Kiester and his father not agreeing about his education, he left home, teaching in summers and going to school winters, until he commenced the study of medicine, resulting in his graduating at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1875 ; has been practicing, since he graduated, in Iowa; he comes recommended by his class-mate. Dr. Spaulding, whose practice he takes Oct. 17, 1877. King Wiley, laborer ; Winnebago.

liAllfE ^^Ilil^IAM H. Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O.Winnebago; born in Guildhall, Essex Co., Vt., Jan. 8, 1823; when an infant his parents moved with him to Lancaster, N. H., where he lived 19 years; buying his time of his father, and with one suit of clothes and $60 dollars he went to Boston, working by the month for Gov. Morton; here he was married, to Emily N. Weare, on Sept. 6, 1846 ; she was born in York Co., Maine, Feb. 25, 1820; they moved to Belfast, Maine, engaging in the marble business with his brother-in-law, J.A.Farley; in the spring of 1851 he came West, via the canal and lakes, to Chicago, tirst settling and buying 240 acres of land in Grant Co., Wis. ; in 1855 he came to this Co., the year following buying his present farm, on which he has made all its improvements ; has six children. 1,AWRE:NCE porter J. Farm, er; Sec. 8; P. O. Winnebago; he, with his father, moved to Washington, Macomb Co., Mich., in 1835, from Onondasa Co., N. Y., where he was born, on Nov. 5, 1821; he lived in Washington, Mich., until he was 21, when he married, Jan. 1st, Martha M. Baldwin, who was born in Addison Co., Vt., May 14, 1819 ; M'ith his young wife, moved to Addison, Oakland Co., Mich., residing there 4 years; tlien in Oxford 16 years ; from the latter place they came to this Co., arriving here and buying their present home of 80 acres in 1863; they have but one daughter, who is Mrs. Camilla Jackson. LiA^WREIfCE WII. E. Retired Farmer; Winnebago; born in London, Eng., March 18, 1816 ; at the age of 16, he went to sea and was engaged as a seaman for three years ; in 1835 he came to America with his parents, settling in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was married to Blanche Friend, April 4, 1837; she was bora in

Devonshire, Eng., Feb. 14, 1816, and was one of the pa.ssengers of the ill-fated "Minerva," which was wrecked off Long Island Sound, in March., 1846; she was saved by wreckers; Mr. L. came from Cleveland to this Co. in 1855, settling five miles west of Rockford, where he now owns a good farm; have eight children; Newton, their oldest son, enlisted in the 74th I. V. I.

liEVTIS DAVID Merchant; Winnebago; born in Huron Co., O., Feb. 4, 1823; moved when quite young to Detroit, Mich.; at the age of 10, he returned to Huron Co., Ohio, where lie remained until he was 15; he went to St. Clair, Mich., where he resided 8 years; in 1845 he came to this Co.; commenced life on liis own account at sixteen, and has been engaged in fishing, boat building, carpentering, farming and hotel keeping, until he commenced his present business in this village, in 1855; now owns a first-class dry goods store; from a poor fisher boy, he has risen to rank among the wealthiest men in this village; married LucyBurtch in 1843 ; she was born in Canada West, Nov. 23, 1829; have two children, E. Chandler and Etta.

lilGGETT HEITRY, Farmer; rents the Hall Farm; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Winnebago; born in Chester Co., Pa. ; resided with his father, Jacob Liggett until 22 years of age, when he worked the homestead one year ; went to Byron, Ogle (Jo., where he resided until the 22d of February last, when he came to his present location; married Martha Bunn, Nov. 26, 1874; she was born in Hunterdon Co., N. J., Sept. 12, 1854 ; they have two pretty children, Wm. B. and Lillie I.

lilGGETT JACOB, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 27; P. O. Winnebago; born in Chester Co., Pa., Aug. 26, 1823 ; came to this Co. in 1854; March 27. 1849, he married Ann Ayers, who was born ia Chester Co., Pa., Jan. 15, 1823; although Mr. L. came to HI. when there were very few improvements, he has by industry and careful management acquired 202 acres of land; he is a man of sterling worth and beloved by his neighbors and family; he has eight children.

I.VITHER CHARLES D. Farmer; Sec 5- P.O. Winnebago; born in Mulville Mass., Auc;. 29, 1851 : married Mary L VanAlstine, Oct. 18, 1873; she was born in Burritt, HI., July 19. 1854; Mr. L. came to this Co. with his father in 18.)7; first settled in Rockford when he was about 6 years old, living there about 3 years; moved to Burritt, residing there 6 or 7 years when they came to their present kome; Louie H. and Alonzo T. are thenonly children.

JLIJTHER lVIIil.IAM H. Retired J^'armer; Winnebago; born in Swansea, Bristol Co., Mass., July 11, 1811 , moved with his parents to Attleboro, and then to Mendora, Worcester Co., where he was employed as a boy of all work ; at the age of 15 his employer, who was superintendent of the shops, let him learu the machinists' trade; worked for Dr. Wilder until he had earned $500; loaned the same to his employer, who failed, and he lost it all ; he afterwards built 354 looms in Worcester, for Hamilton Woole^i Mills, and took charge of them in South Brady ; moving to Lowell, Mass., he took charge of the mills that made the first shawls in America; afterwards bought half interest in mills at Springfield!^ Vt., when he sold out to his partner, going to Worcester Co.,where, with two others, he bought a large mill, which, when repaired, cost $40,000 ; through the rascality of a partner, all this propertj^ was lost, when he came to this Co. in 185G, and is now a wealthy man; married for first wife Ruth Darling in 1841 ; she died in 1856 ; married Luranda R. Turk, who was born in Acworth, N. J., March 7, 1827.

McGEACHIE l>lUNCA5r, Farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Rockford ; born in Argyleshire, Scotland, j\Iay 24, 1823 ; after living in Scotland and with his father until 28 years of age, Mr. M. determined seeking a home in the new world; he accordingly left Glasgow and came vui New York to Rockford, arriving there in 1852; went to Iowa and bought 200 acres land, and sold it in a short time, bujnug 112 acres in the northern part of this Co.; he afterwards bought his present farm of 300 acres, on which he has erected magnificent buildings ; has been School Director, and Trustee of the Presbyterian Church, of which he is a member ; married in Feb., 1853, Elizabeth Ralston, who was born in Scotland in Sept., 1828 ; Duncan, Lizzie, Ella, Maggie and Willie are their children.

HcGEACHY .fOHJT, Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Rockford; born in Scotland in 1835; Mr. M. worked by the month in Scotland until he was 22, after which he came to Canada, living there 6 months; then came to Boone Co., 111., where he lived 5 years ; thence to this Co., residing 3 years ; returning to Boone, rented a farm, on which he worked six years; came to this Co. again, buying his present farm of 134 acres ; married Martha Ralston in 1865 ; she was born in Scotland in 1833 ; have one child, William.

lIcQlTATEBS JOH:Bf, Farmer; Sec. 14 ; P. O . Rockford ; born in Westchester Co., N. Y., Feb. 29, 1836; married Mary E. HoUenbeck, May 27, 1871; she was born June 7, 1846, in Schohaiie Co., N. Y. ; Mr. M. moved with his parents to Connecticut, where he resided eleven years ; in 1852 moved to Norwich, and again to Blackstone, Mass., where he worked in woolen mills; came to Wisconsin in 1856, and to this Co. in 1866, coming all the way with an ox team ; rented his present farm for three years, after which he bought it ; his father died in Wis., April 12, 1866; his mother and brother Alexander still reside with him; has three children, Margaret A., Agnes E., and Henry.

Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Elida; born in Orange Co., N. Y., in 1793; married Peace Sprague, born in 1792; Henry D. was his eldest son, who died July 12, 1877 ; Adeline, Simon S., Daniel, Sarah, Katie P., Frank, and Fred., are the names of his living children ; Mr. M. has been a helpless invalid for thirty years ; his loving children sold their home in New York and came to this Co. Oct. 1, 1860, hoping to change the condition of their father's health; notwithstanding long nights of anxious, weary watching, and days filled with toil in attending to the wants of an invalid parent, these children, with Simon S. as manager and director, have secured and beautified 160 acres of land.

Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 33; P. O. Elida; born in Elbridge, Onondaa;a Co., N. Y., Aug. 2, 1821 ; came to this "Co. m September, 1846; Democrat; Congregationalist; owns 65 acres of land, worth $4,- 500; married Adelia Chapel, in July, 1844; she was born in New London, Conn., Aug. 22, 1820; have three children, Charles B., Thomas Irving, Libbie E. ; Mr. M. harvested from 80 acres 3,200 bushels of wheat in 1848, two-thirds of which he hauled to -Chicago, 111., Milwaukee and Jauesville Wis. MARCHAIlf T EXOCH, Blacksmith ; Winnebago; born in Tioga Co., N. Y., Feb. 24, 1826: from his native Co. he cameto this in Oct., 1854; married Miranda Brown, April 16, 1850 ; she was born in

Tioga Co., N. Y., April 23, 1833; Mr. Marcliant enlisted in the 156th I. V. I., serving his country with honor until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged ; he is one of ten sons his widowed mother sent to the army, an account of which is given in another part of this work

MAKGET JAMES. Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Winnebago ; born in Bedfordshire, England, Sept. 1, 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1855; Democrat; Presbyterian; owns 40 acres land, worth $65 per acre ; married Mary Ann Hewlett in Sept., 1851; she was born May 6, 1831 ; Lizzie A., Angelo J., Herschell G. and Louisa L. are their children, one of whom is married to David Sims; Mr. Marget was 23 days coming to N. Y. from England ; first settled in Evausville, Ind., where he resided 2 years ; not being suited with the country, he went by water to Cairo, then to St. Louis and Galena ; took the stage for Rockford, and has made this Co. his permanent home ever since.

MARINER OEORGE H. Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Winnebago; born in Saco, Me., Sept. 16, 1818; at 6 years old he was left an orphan, and at his mother's request, who died two years previous, he was taken by a Mr. Rich, who removed to Livermore ; here he lived until 21, when he left with $75, working by the month for a Mr. Coolidge 2 years at $12 per month; after being engaged in the dry goods trade in Livermore, he went to Boston, engaging in the bakery business with his brother-inlaw ; after 4 or 5 years he sold out, and ran a truck line until 1852, when he moved to this Co., buying a farm and building the first stone house in this township; married Mary J. Coolidge, Jan. 1, 1843; she was born in Livermore, Me., Jan. 28, 1820; have three children: Charles D., George E. and Frank E.

MARSTON WM. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Winnebago ; born in England, Jan. 12, 1825 ; married Sarah M. Peck, March 24, 1856; she was born in England, April 2, 1832; Mr. Marston, after living in nine different shires in England, like many other energetic men, came to this country in the ship Excelsior in 1850, stopping first in Janesville, Wis., where he lived three years ; in 1853 he went to St. Paul, Minn., but returned to Janesville, Wis., when in 1857 he came to this Co., where he has since resided.

Co. in March, 1857; Democrat; owns 220 acres land, valued at $17,600; is School Director; married Flora M. Swan, Oct. 2, 1866; she was born in N<;wficld, N. Y., June 3, 1839; Alice, Fred. S. and S. Clarl ine are their tiiree living cliiidren ; Clias. W. died Sept. 30, 1868; when Mr. Mellen came to this Co., he had only $15, but by manly and ennobling toil, he has beautified a lovely home; his house is situated on an eminence of land, giving one a fine view of tlie surrounding country. Mellen Clark, nmfr. of butter ; Winnebago.

MELI.EN CHAS. H. Winnebago; Of the firm of Grippen ct Mellen, Drug gists; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y. Dec. 11, 1839; moved to Cayuga Co., N. Y., when about three years old, where he was engaged in farming; came to this Co. in 1854, following the same business until June 1, 1877, when he bought an interest in a drug store, with the above partner ; Mr. Mellen's honesty and integrity are well established in' this Co. ; married Annis St. John, Sept. 25, 1859; she was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1849; have two children, Elmer E. and Elida.

Merryfield Josiah

Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Winnebago; he is one of the oldest settlers in this Tp. ; born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., Oct. 17, 1821; started with his father from Buflalo, via the lakes, to Toledo, Ohio ; then by land and teams to tliis Co., arriving here in 1836; married Jane Stewart, March 29, 1848 ; she was born in Ogdensburg, N. Y., Aug. 16, 1830; has a good home of 180 acres of choice land.

MIL.LEK AMOS. (Deceased); died of disease contracted while in the South attending his son Cyrus, who was wounded in the arm ; he was a man who possessed those qualities of mind and character which made him beloved by all who knew him; he was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Nov. 4, 1809 ; came to this Co. in 1855 : Josiah F., his youngest son, and an attorney at law, resides on the homestead with his mother; Richard andThos. N., one a Cougregatioualist pastor and the other a physician,are two of Mr.Miller's promismg sons ; Mary E. is the only daughter; we cannot speak too highly of his friends and children, cherish too well the memoiy of this old settler.

Edeline E., born Dec. 23, 1870; Alice A., May 15, 1873; Jessie L., Dec. 25, 1873; thiese, their children, were all born in Winnebago; whatever this history could say of Mr. and Mrs. Miller, it would be a small tribute to theu' worth; long after they have i^assed away, like a wreath of mist at eve, the memory of their acts of kindness will be cherished in the hearts of those who knew them.

MIL.I.ER CYRUS A. Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Winnebago; owns 80 acres land, worth $6,500: born in Vernon, Oneida Co., N. Y., Feb. 17, 1839; married Ida D. Hobert, Sept. 5, 1872 ; she was born in Westford, Chittenden Co.. Vt., Dec. 30, 1849; she is a lady of culture, having taught in the High School at Winnebago; Mr. Miller enlisted and served nearly three years in the 74th I. V. I. ; was in the battles at Murfreesboro and Lookout Mountain ; was severely wounded in the arm and honorably discharged.

lIIIiI.ER|HENRY H. Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Winnebago; born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Oct. 28, 1840; moved to this Co. witli his parents in 1855, who were poor, his father working land on shares; Henry with his other brothers has helped to amass a good fortune, which was amicably divided among them at the death of their father; Mr. M. has contributed largely to all the improvements of the township, and is known as an honorable and honest man ; married Mary A. Pettis, Dec. 5, 1871 ; she was born in Oswego Co., N. Y., Oct. 29, 1848 ; Maud is the name of their only daughter.

MlliliS DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Winnebago ; born in Albany Co., N. Y., July 4, 1811 ; came to this Co. in 1859; owns 160 acres land, worth ,$11,000; married Ermelia Baylies, in 1835; slie was born in Cato, N. Y., June 24, 1818; Mr. Mills resided with his fatlier until 21 years old; worked by the month for $10 per month; settled in Weedsport, N. Y., in mercantile business for six years; bought a farm in Cato, N. Y., lived there ten years, and then moved to this Co.

parents that they may be an ornament in society; Mr. and Mrs. M. are earnest as well as honest workers in the Methodist Church, and are beloved by its pastor and society; Mr. M. served 9 months in the 31st N. J. V. L, and was honorably discharged.

MOORE JS. H. Farmer and Carpenter; Sec 18 ; P. O. Winnebago ; born in Fulton, Schoharie Co., N. Y., July 26, 1831; came to this Co. in 1855; Republican; Congregationalist; owns 120 acres land, $8,400 ; married Catherine Hager in 1855 ; she was born in Cobleskill, NrY., Oct. 29, 1828; the names of their children are: Elder, Ella, George, John, Nancy, Alice, Ralph and Minnie; the last died Dec. 10, 1876 ; Mr. M. is one of the trustees of his church, and beloved by all who know him; they have a beautiful house situated on an elevated portion of his farm, where love and happiness reign.

NYE ^WIEEIAM, Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Winnebago; born in Worcester Co., Mass., June 17, 1820; at the age of 22 he went to Norfolk Co., Mass., where, the following year, he married Eliza Daniels ; 22 years ago he came to Cambridge, Henry Co., 111., purchasing a farm, and returned to Mass. ; after a lapse of 7 years he again returned to Cambridge, 111., where he was engaged as a clerk in a mercantile house until 1871, when he sold his place and came to this Co., buying 25 acres of land ; Mrs. Nye was born in Franklin, Norfolk Co., Mass., Feb. 3, 1827, and is sister of Rev. W. Daniels, A. M.. of Chicago, who has lately written the life of Rev. D. L. Moody.

O'FARRELrli D. McD. Retired Methodist Minister and Farmer; P. C>. Winnebago; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Dec. 5, 1809 ; at the age of 16 he left home, learning the carriage maker's trade, which he followed until 23, when he entered the ministry, which profession he followed 15 years, when he was obliged to retire on account of health; buying a farm, he resided on the same for nearly 20 years; came to this place in 1878, where he has since resided; owns 240 acres land ; married Adaline Whitney, Sept. 1, 1836; she was born in Cortland Co., N. Y.

land, yalued at $12,000; born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Nov. 13, 1841 ; married Lucinda Spencer, May 28, 18G1; she was born in Penn., May 26, 1888; children: Rhoda born Jan. 15, 1862; Willard L., July 18 1864 ; Frank J., Nov. 5, 1866 ; Fred, Feb 4, 1869; George, Sept. 21, 1870; Grace M. Nov. 7, 1871; Blanche A., Dec. 3, 1874- Fred died Feb. 12, 1869, and George, the day of his birth; these, his children, are beloved by all who know them; Mr. O. came to this Co. in 1846; started from Oneida Co. in a canal boat for Bulialo: thence to Chicago by boat, using a team and wagon to transport him to this Tp.; lie is a man of intelligence and .sterling worth, as is shown by his holding the highest offices of his Tp. for seven years ; the second term of his district school was taught in his house.

WII. S. Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Winnebago; is a nephew of Mrs. Eliza A. Burnett, and resides with that lady; his father is an old resident of this Co., coming here in 1844; he was born in Tompkins Co. N. Y., in 1817 ; married Selena Fox ; she was born in Cataraugus Co., N. Y. ; both parents are buried in this Co. ; William is an unmarried man and beloved by all who know him.

PATRICK J AS. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Winnebago; born in England, 1822; came to this Co. in 1846; owns 210 acres land; has held offices of School Director and Road Commissioner; married Miss Rachel Faulkner, in 1845 ; she was born in England, and died in 1861; in 1864 he married Clara Rundell, who was born in N. Y. ; has six children, Lucy, Azubah M., Rachel F., Theron J., Martha E., and Edith E. ; lost one daughter, Mary Edith.

POrivTOX AILFRED, Sec. 21; P. O. Winnebago; rents Mrs. Merrifield's farm ; born in England, Dec. 16, 1827 ; came to this Co. in October, 1868; owns personal property valued at $3,000 ; married Susannah M. Saunders, June 12, 1856; she was born in Milbourn, Willshire Co., Eng., Sept. 6, 1837; the names of their children are as follows: Madeline M., born Aug. 6, 1857; Elizabeth E., Oct. 3, 1858; Sarah A., May 21, 1860; Emily R., Nov. 8, 1863; Alfred C, Sept. 10, 1867; they were all born in East Court, England, except Alfred C, who was born in Clift, Piper, England.

Chester Co., Pa., April 17, 1818; he married Mary Hallowell, Feb. 16, 1843; she was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 3, 1821; Mr. Powell came to this Co. in 1853, a poor man, and at a time when one could go in any ilirection over the prairie without hindrance: he now has a beautiful home of 174 acres, on which he has ju.st erected a beautiful house; Anna M., an accomplished young lady and musician, is their only daughter.

P«^VEI.L. WILLIAM A. Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O.Winnebago; he was born in Chester Co., Pa., May 12, 1844; came to this Co. with his parents in 1853 ; marrietl Angeline HoUenbeck, Dec. 24, 1869; she was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y. May 13, 1848; William W. is their only child ; Mr. Powell has held the office of School Director, and is regarded by all who know him as an intelligent and honorable gentleman.

PBESCOTT ROBERT, A member of the firm of Prescott & \'anston. Meat Market, Winnebago; born in Canada, July 15, 1836; came to this Co. and first settled with his parents on Sugar River, in this Co., where he resided eight years; at 16 he came to this township and commenced life on his own account, first working for D. C. Lewis ; he afterwards learned the carpenter trade, which he followed, in connection with farming, until he engaged in his present business; married Sarah A. Kepner, July 15, 1862; she was born in Perry Co., Pa., in 1839.

Buyer; Winnebago; born in this Co., Oct. 4, 1841 ; enlisted in Co. A, 2d I. V. C, July 16, 1861 ; some time after leaving Camp Butler his company was placed on detached service, as escorts tor Gens. Sweene3\ Davis, Oglesby, Ord, and John A. Logan, after which tliey returned to tlieir regiment, in February, 1864; they were engaged in the battles of New Orleans, Donelson, Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, Black River Bridge, Thompson Hill, Snake Creek, Jackson, (Miss.) Vicksburg, and Blakely; honorably discharged, at Springfield, 111., July G, 1866.

RAINEY ALBERT G. retired merchant; P. O. Winnebago. ROBERTS A. T. Sec. 18; P. O. Winnebago; lives on one of his father's many farms, containing 80 acres; born in Petersburg, Huntingdon Co., Pa., Aug. 4, 1855; came to this Co. in 1857; Democrat; owns personal property to the value of $2,000; married Nellie Smith, May 4, 1876; one son, Frank Edward, was born May 8, 1877, and died July 11, 1877; Mr. Roberts is a young man, but one cannot meet him without being impressed with his open and manly character; his con-

ROBERT}^ HE3»^RY B. Retired Farmer; Winnebago; born in Perry Co., Pa., Oct. 28, la20; moved with his parents to Juniata Co., Pa., and then to Huntingdon Co., where he lived about ten years ; after teaching school winters and working on a farm summers he laid by money, which he invested in the mercantile trade with A. G. Miller, in Mechanicsville, Pa., in 1849 ; about this time his father died and he went back home, residing until 1852, when he came West, to Ottawa, 111., where he bought a large tract of land in Farm Ridge Tp. ; returned to Penn. ; and again, in 1857, came to this Co., making it his permanent home; married Nancy J..Meradeth, Feb. 4, 1864; she was born in Perry Co., Pa., Jan. 7, 1845 ; have two children, Mattie and Jessie M.

ROGERiS HENRY B. Farmer; Sec. 0; P. O. Winnebago; born in Cortlana Co., N. Y., Dec. 22, 1839 ; came to this Co. in 185(j ; moved to California in 1864, and returned to this Co. in 1867; started in life without capital, and by dint of persevering has gained 146 acres land, and is regarded as one of the solid men of the Co.; he married, March 20, 1861; Sarah Derwent; she was born in England, in October, 1839; have seven children.

(Deceased;) was born in Albany, N. Y., April 16, 1808; for nearly 30 years he lived in this locality, working in an ax factory, and on his father's farm; in 1826, he married Mary Lown; 5 years later, the beauties and prospects of the prairie state were so graphically laid before him that he became convinced of its merits, and determined making it his future home; he accordingly gathered together all his scanty resources, and, with one team and wagon, came, Buffalo and Detroit, to Rockford, where he camped over night, there being only two log houses where the prosperous city now stands ; after looking for a suitable location, he settled near a place formerly called Westfield, in 1838 ; sometime during the year, he pre-empted 160 acres land, and in due time received the first government deed for the same ever given for land in this Tp. ; always keeping in view that toil for daily bread and the necessaries of life is manly and ennobling, he was able to leave a goodly inheritance to his children ; on Aug. 30,

1872, he was suddenly called from earth, by being thrown from a wagon while after a load of hay; John Schoonmaker, his eldest son, was born in this Tp., April 2, 1842 ; owns 80 acres land in Sec. 27 married L. M. Posson, Feb. 18, 1868; she was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., May 9, 1849; Ella, Fannie and Maggie are their children ; Mr. S. served 5 months in the 74th I. V. I., and re-enlisted in the 2d Illinois Light Artillery, Co. G.; Charles Schoonmaker, the fourth son, married Katie Lown, Oct. 3, 1876 ; she was born in Oswego Co., N. Y., Dec. 16, 1855 ; Maggie Schoonmaker, an unmarried daughter, now resides on the old homestead with her mother, and was a favorite daughter of her father ; no daughter cherishes the memory of a loved parent more than Maggie; this family's P. O. address is Winnebago.

SCHOONMAKER IRA, Blacksmith; Wmnebago; born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., Aug. 1, 1832 ; moved with his parents to West Tp., Albany Co., N. Y., returning again to Schoharie Co., and after two years again moved to Schenectady, where he lived 12 years, when he moved to this Co., arriving in 1854; married Mary Mack, Sept. 14, 1862 ; she was born in Ulysses, Tompkins Co., N. Y. Dec. 24, 1842; have five children; Mrs. s! is a member of the Methodist Church.

JSEAIiS JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Elida ; born in Hunterdon Co., N. J., and commenced life for himself by working for F. Martenis, at $2 per month, and then for another farmer 6 years and 6 months, at $6 per month ; after working at different places at $9 per month, the highest wages then paid, he moved into the mountains, buying a farm at ,|3,650; resided there six years ; sold out for $5,000, and came to this Co. April 5, 1855; after living on different farms, he bought 167 acres where he now resides; married his first wife, Jane Bellis, in 1846; she died in 1849 ; had two children, Sarah and Peter; Mr. S. has been School Director for 10 years, and one of the first Trustees of the Methodist Church in Elida; during 22 years' residence in this Co. has been regarded as an honorable man.

Farmer; P. O. Winnebago; born in Ohio, in 1827; came to this Co. in 1858; owns 240 acres land ; has held offices of School Direcior and Road Commissioner; married Miss Aurenchi M. Stinson, in 1848; she was born in N. Y.; have four children, Edwin M., Geo. E., Clarissa I., Mary J.

8HIELH JAS. Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Elida; born in Ireland, in 1833; came to this Co. in 1851 ; Democrat; Catholic; married Hannah Barry, in 186G; she was born in Cook Co., III., Feb. 22, 1844; have five children living: Christopher J., Rachel S., .Jas. H., John B., and Mary R. ; Geo. N. died March 20, 1874; Mr. S. owns 120 acres laud, worlh $70 per acre; Mrs. Shields' father was an old settler of Ogle County.

SIMS H. W. Farmer; Sec. I'J; P.O. Winnebago; rents C. R. Briggs' land; born in Ogle Co., 111., Nov. 30, 1847 ; came to this Co. Nov. 24, 187G; married Eliza A. Porter in March, 1875 ; she was born in Wis., Aug. 8, 185''; William James, born April 8, i87G, and Nathan P., July 9, 1877, are the names of their children; Mrs. Sims' father is one ot the pioneer settlers of Wis., and Mr. Sims' father is one of the old settlers of Ogle Co. of this State, where he has reared a large and interesting family.