Cambridge Township (part 1 of 3)

Cambridge Township

The land on which the town of Cambridge now stands was, prior to the year 1843, the property of Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury, so well known in the early history of the New York and New England 'Colonies' finding homes in Henry County. As soon as the site received legislative sanction - the act having passed that body February -1, 1843, - he deeded to the Board of County Commissioners, at a special meeting held on April 19, 1843, the fractional parts of two forty-acre lots. These were at once accepted, and steps taken to lay out a town. A contract had been made between the county and Geo. Brandenburg and Corey for constructing a jail and court-house at Morristown. A small frame court-house was already built, but at this time was still unfinished, and but little work had been done on the jail. By consent of these parties this contract was annulled, the settlement being left to Marcus B. Osborn, N. W. Washburn and Luke C. Sheldon, as referees. They gave their decision at the regular term of the court, held on the 6th of June following. This was to pay the contractors fl27.2(>, and keep the building. A day or two after the court met again, at the cabin commenced by J. Tillson and finished by A. H. Showers, in Sugar Tree Grove, for the transaction of any business relating to the new town.

On June 9th the Court proceeded to lay out the town of Cambridge - a name suggested by Judge Tillson - and ordered a sale of lots to take place on the 26th of tin- same month ; to which date it was adjourned. The town is laid out on two fractional quarters, N. W. and S. W. 7, 15, 3, some 3G acres on each. It has two public squares, which, including the streets, extend the breadth of the town from east to west. They were recorded as Court Square (west) _(> by 40 rods, and College Square (east) 20 rods square. The lots facing the squares were 10 by 20 rods, the others were 20 rods square, save two on the north end of town, which are 20 by :!6. and tin- cemetery, which is ll! by 20 rods.

It was ordered that the Court proceed forthwith to the sale of lots in Cambridge, on the following terms : One-third to be paid in six months after date of sale ; one-third in twelve months, and the remainder in eighteen months ; and that purchasers have the privilege of paying in building materials, on or before the 1st day of the September following. George McHenry, being in his place as auctioneer, a full board, and a good attendance of citizens, the sale proceeded. Twenty lots were sold on that occasion, aggregating the sum of $558. For the benefit of those interested, the list of purchasers and number of lot, and amount of sale, in the order in which they appear on record, are given: Joseph Tillson,

II, $30 ; Alexander Qua, 8, $21. There were thirteen purchasers, and out of that number but few are known to be living in the county or in the state. Qua lost his life in a stone quarry, one-half mile northeast of Cambridge, where he was crushed by a bank he had undermined.

The 'growth of the town was not at all in proportion to the necessities of some of the purchasers, and instead of paying for their lots, either in materials or money, as the payments became due, several of them begged off, and their lots went back to the county.

To effect a healthy growth in the new town, roads must be opened, post routes established through it. and a post-office in it, and public buildings had to be erected and population invited. The sequel will show that many opposed to the growth of the place scarcely ceased to underrate the locality and its facilities for a healthy growth, and the idea of settling in it or about it was often derided. A mail route leading from Wethersfield to Geneseo was established through the place, and for a while the few inhabitants enjoyed the luxury of a semi-weekly mail from Peoria. By some means the route was altered so as to leave Cambridge out. Previous to the change of route by the department, the carrier refused to go to Cambridge, but would throw out a bag of mail matter put up at Wethersfield expressly for Cambridge, at the " Corners," ten miles east of town. No office being there, a boy employed for the purpose would proceed at his leisure, pick up the bag and take it to its destination. More than once mail matter has been sent from Cambridge for the east and returned at the end of the weeTc with other mutter designed for Cambridge. Those who had important business to transact were afraid to mail their letters at the county town, because of the delays to which its mail was subjected. Many and unsuccessful were the efforts to have that route re-established through the village, nor till 1856 had the tardy justice of a tri-weekly mail from Geneseo to Kewanee been accorded to the county town. A weekly mail from Princeton, in Bureau County, to Millersburg or New Boston, on the Mississippi River, was the only one from which, for several years, news from the east could be obcained. A weekly mail running from Rouk Island to Cambridge was also established for the particular benefit of the settlements between the two places. For a short time, about the year 1853, a route was established from a point on the Illinois River, known as Lancaster, to Cambridge ; but it afforded no conveniences for any office on the route, and was soon discontinued. The mail to Rock Island was carried for many years by a Mr. Robinson, familiarly known as " Uncle Bobby." He was a very honest, trusty man, and made more money by attending to errands at Rock Island for his neighbors than by carrying the mail.

The growth of the town was remarkable only for its slowness. The impression that the county seat would certainly and speedily be removed gave way with great difficulty. People were afraid to venture in, and but little improvement was made for several years. The county had a court-house, but it was unfinished and in Morristown. At that place courts were to be held till suitable arrangements could be made for their accommodation in Cambridge. They were then being held in the dwelling-house made over to the county by the proprietors of Morristown. It was argued by many citizens about Cambridge, among whom are found the names of Stackhouse, Hanan, Mascall, Cady, Osborn, Malcolm, and others, that the unfinished house might be moved to where it was wanted. These gentlemen made a proposition to the Court to the effect that if it would give them the house outright they would move it to Cambridge, finish it off, and furnish room in it for the use of the courts till the new court-house should be built.

On the 5th of September, 1843, the Court contracted with them to move the house to Cambridge, and 'to finish it, giving them ten dollars and the use of the house for schools and other public purposes when not wanted for courts, for the term of three years. The building was placed upon runners, and in two days hauled or moved, by ox teams, to Cambridge, a distance of more than twelve miles, and placed on southeast corner of College Square. Several terms of the county court and two terms of the circuit court were held in it - the first term of the latter in September, 1844. It was afterwards sold to the Messrs. Gaines, who put a small addition to it, and placing their families and a stock of dry goods and groceries in it, did a good business on a small scale for several years.

On June 18, 1844, notice was given that a contract for building a court-house, according to a plan and specifications, drawn by John G. Wilcox (for which the Court paid him §22), would be let on the 29th of July following. A contract was made with Sullivan Howard, September 3, 1844, and the building was completed and accepted July 28, 1845. From that time, at least for several years, the court-house was open for schools, lectures, debating societies, stump speeches, three-penny shows, class meetings, prayer meetings, Masonic meetings, singing and dancing schools (the benches were movable) and preaching. Presbyterians, Congregationalists, Methodists, Baptists and Universalists all worshiped there, often three of them in one day, at different hours.

The first building erected in the new county seat was a small unhewn log house, put up by John Russell - commonly known as " Lord John ': - and was used by him for a blacksmith shop. For a short time after its completion, he occupied it as a dwelling, until he could erect a cabin for his family. This small structure was covered with "shakes " - clap-boards - held down b3' weight poles, and stood on the site now occupied by Medbury's grocery ; his dwelling occupied the site of Mr. S. D. Alfred's present residence.

Judge Tillson erected the second house in the town. It was a hewn log building, and many additions were made to it, as liis wants required and means allowed.

A log cabin was erected almost opposite the stable connected with the Cambridge House, by W. Augustus Ayres, the following Summer - 1844. Here the Indian, known as John, was confined for the murder of a half-breed by name of Jim. " John " escaped from this insecure "jail" and joined his tribe, the Pottawattomies at Shabbona Grove. He was immediately followed by the officers, who, on coming to the camp, and addressing the chief, who was none other than the noted personage Shabbona, inquired for "John" who killed "Jim." He was at once pointed out by Shabbona (this name was pronounced Sliah-pan-nee, or Sha-panee, by the Pottawattomies), and again taken into custody. At the preliminary examination before Justice Tillson, he was committed for trial before the circuit court ; but the grand jury, failing to find a bill (they stood eleven for and (?) against), he was set at liberty.

The first hotel built in town was erected by A. H. Showers, about the year 1848. He kept it for some time, and rented to others until it was finally converted into a residence, and as such is now the property of Michael McFadden. Mr. Showers, several years after, erected the present Cambridge House, which in 1856 he sold to A. and N. B. Gould, who added the third story. They kept it five years, and sold to James M. Wier, who in turn sold to Joshua Bushnell, about February, 1864. He enlarged it to its present capacity, and in February, 1876, sold to the present proprietor, J. W. Hartzell. Mr. M. W. Thatcher was connected with this house about eight years as landlord. The Central House was built about 1857, by A. M. Randall.

No manufactures exist in town, and not until the completion of the railway in 1871, did the town grow in a thriving manner. From that time good stores were erected, and a fine trade with the surrounding farmers at once sprang into life.

The project of having railroad connection with the eastern and western markets was agitated by the more prominent citizens as early as 1863. The object was again discussed in 1866, and more definite steps were taken. The Rock Island Railroad was opened in 1856 to the coal fields, and the citizens of Cambridge began an earnest effort to secure the continuance of the road through their town. In 1867, Mr. Orin E. Page was sent by the citizens to procure a charter for the road, under the name of the Peoria and Rock Island Railway. This was accomplished, and subscription-books were immediately opened in the city of Peoria, in Galva, Cambridge, and at Osco and Weston. The city of Peoria subscribed 8100,000, and the county the same amount. The township of Galva, .$50,000; Galva, 125,000; Cambridge. *50.0UO : and Osco and Weston, $30,000 each. By these figures, aggregating $385,000, it will be observed that the road was built mainly by municipal subscriptions. For all this outlay, the corporations were abundantly repaid in the increase of wealth and rapid development of the towns. Cambridge, from a population of between four and five hundred in 1871, has grown to four times that number, and, as a showing of the increase in trade, the following exhibit of the number of car loads of produce shipped from this station during each month in 1876 is given :

These tables only include shipments in carload lots. The shipments in smaller lots, if footed up, would swell the amounts of some sorts of produce considerably. A good man}' barrels of apples and bales of broom-corn have been shipped in lots less than car-loads, and some small lots of other items. The shipments of poultry by freight, in boxes and barrels, during the month of December, amount to 15,866 pounds ; while large quantities have also been sent by express. Butter and eggs are also shipped by both freight and express, and butter especially is sent off in large quantities by express.

Comparing the shipments of the past year with those of previous years, reducing all to a uniform basis - the first three years ending Nov. 80, and the last two ending Dec. 31, 1876 - the following is given : den increase of population, and the increase in wealth and in tmde has dispelled that idea, and to-day Cambridge bids fair to rival any town in the county. There are a number of fine brick business houses, one bank - a private institution, organized in November 1871 ; two or three good hotels, two weekly newspapers, excellent graded schools and six regularly organized churches, all of which have good houses of worship.

Cambridge Offictals The Press

The first paper started in Cambridge, and the first in Henry County, issued its first number on Feb. 13, 1853. It was called the Henry County Gazette, and was edited by J. W. Eystra. This paper and all the material connected with the office were afterwards sold to the citizens of Kewanee, and removed to that place, where the name was changed to the Henry County Dial. The editor,. Mr. Hyatt, soon after went to Geneseo, where he established the Qenesec Republic. About November, 1857, the press and materials in the Galva Watchman office were purchased and removed to Cambridge by Judge Tillson, Dr. A. A. Dunn, V. M. Ayres, and H. W. Wells. Dr. Dunn was established as editor, and the name changed to the Chronicle. He remained until 1860 in this place. That year. Patten and Denison leased the office and fixtures from the company, and continued Dr. Dunn as editor for one year, when Mr. Patten purchased Mr. Denison's interest, and (Dr. Dunn going to the army)* assumed entire editorial control. He kept charge until 1866, when he was succeeded by Everett & Casson, who, on May 16, 1^67, sold to the present' editor and proprietor, Mr. George C. Smithe. He has now entire control, having purchased the office and all the material, and issues a paper which fully merits its name.

The Prairie Chief was started in Galva in April, 1868, and for a time printed in the office of the G-alva Union. In September of that year, Mr. F. B. Seaton purchased the office of the Stark County Democrat at Toulon, and removed to that place. He changed the name to Prairie Chief, and remained there till December, 1871, when he rented the office of the Cambridge Democrat, and removed to that place. This paper had been started and conducted by one Rock, who proved a most disreputable character. Immediately on Mr. Seaton taking chaTge, a change was made, and an excellent weekly paper. started. He changed the name to Prairie Chief, and although in a county largely Republican in politics, the paper has a large circulation.

Cambridge Democrat

In the Spring of 1869, feeling the need of a Democratic paper centrally located in the county, S. P. Cady and I. G. Aj'ers commenced a correspondence with Mr. J. L. Rock of Chicago, commercial editor of the Chicago Times, with a view of establishing a Democratic paper in Cambridge, which resulted in receiving a proposition from Mr. Rock that if

$1,500 was raised to purchase presses and material he would furnish an equal amount, and would come and take charge of the paper, with the understanding that at the expiration of the year he was to have the material by refunding the $1,500 and 10 per cent. A meeting was called at the court-house, which was largely attended by the Democrats of this vicinity, and the proposition met with general favor. At this meeting $800 was subscribed, and a committee appointed to raise the balance, which they succeeded in doing very soon. A committee was then sent to Chicago to superintend the purchase and shipment of presses, type, etc. In due time the material arrived, and was set up in the room over the harness shop of H. P. Hart, and July 28, 1869, the first issue of the Cambridge Democrat made its appearance, greatly to the satisfaction of its god-parents. The paper remained under the management of Mr. Rock but a short time. The 20th of November of the same year found him in such straitened circumstances that he was forced to dispose of the paper to Morrison Francis and R. Heber Hinman, who employed Mr. I. G. Ayers, then a law student with Mr. W. H. Shepard, to take charge of the editorial and financial management. Mr. Ayers continued the editor until Nov. 29, 1871, at which time Messrs. Francis & Hinman rented the office to Mr. B. W. Seaton, who removed the Prairie Chief from Toulon, Stark County, to this place, commenced and continues its issue here.

The Churches

The Baptist Church was organized July 8, 1854, in the court-house. Prior to the organization, they met in this house for some time for religious exercises, and for a short time after. At the organization thirteen persons united, whose names are as follows : William Talbott, Mary Talbott, Aaron Talbott, Phebe Talbott, James M. Woodmansee, Clarrissa M. Woodmansee, John McFarland, Hanna McFarland, Emma Blackman, Laura Bishop, Harriett Daggett, Electa Davenport, and Eliza Ayers. This congregation purchased the old school-house, which they used for a house of worship until the erection of their present commodious church. It cost about $10,000. They have in addition to this just completed a very comfortable parsonage, worth $2,100.

The earliest pastor was Rev. F. Ketchman, who remained about one year. He was followed by Rev. W. W. Smith, who was pastor fourteen months. Then followed Rev. R. Edwards, one year; Rev. G. D. Simmons, eighteen months; Rev. A. Edison, two years and four months; Rev. J. Shephard, six years ; Rev. W. A. Velsher, two and one-half years, when the present pastor, Rev. J. Cairns, was installed. The membership is now 107, and the attendance at Sunday-school 130. The superintendent is William Talbott.

The Disciples of Christ held meetings for some time in the courthouse, in the Baptist Church, and in the school-house. About December 18, 1859, they met at the court-house and effected an organization. At this meeting the following persons united : Samuel and Mrs. Ellen Horn, Mrs. A. E. Matthews, Ada B. Lobingier, Geo. Lobingier, G. W. Sroupe, William and Mrs. Martha McFarland, and William Kirkland.

Biographical Directory

ATKINSON JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Ulah; born in County Derry, Ireland, May 19. 1836; Rep; Pres; owns So acres land, value $4,000; lived in Ireland nineteen years; came to this country 1855; lived in Philadelphia five years; came to Kewanee, Henry Co. in 1861, lived there fifteen years; worked nine years and four months for Mr. Willard, Nurseryman; has held office Roadmaster; married Miss Nancy McAdoo Feb. 3, 1858; she was born County Donegal, Ireland; have eight children, six girls, two boys; lost one daughter.

AYKKS JAMES E. Merchant, Cambridge; born in town of Andover, Henry Co. July 22, 1844. He has lived in this county thirty-two years, except three years when he lived in State Kentucky. He has been in the business of Dry Goods, Groceries and Clothing, firm of Ayres & Weir, for past five years. He was in the army in H2th Reg. 111. Infantry, and was in twenty-six general engagements. He has two children, one daughter and one son.

AYRES THOMAS O. Attorney, Cambridge; born Henry Co. 111. May 7. 1842. He has lived in this state, in Henry County, for thirty-four years, except three or four years, when he lived in State Kentucky; he has practiced his profession here about five years; he has held office one of Trustees of this town for past five years; Dem; Lib. He married Miss Priscilla A. Davenport Sept. 21, 1871; she was born in Cambridge, Henry Co; they have one child. son, Bertram Seymour, born Sept. 27, 1872.

Geo. F. H. Wilson

BALL, OLIVER, Livery Stable, Cambridge; born Cortland Co. N.Y. April 23, 1835; Rep; Lib; value property $15,000. He lived in New York State about twenty-one years, and came to this state, in Henry Co.. in 1856, and has lived here over twenty years, except two years in Minnesota. Is engaged in the Livery Business here, firm O. Ball & Son. Married Miss Mary Jane Brown Aug. 24, 1856; she was from Cortland Co. N.Y., born April 23, 1838; they have three children, two sons and one daughter.

BASON JOHN J. Farmer. Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge; born in Washington Co. Pa. Feb. II, 1836; Dem; Bapt. pref; owns 150 acres land, value $7,500; lived in Pennsylvania ten years; removed to Peoria Co. 111. and lived there about fourteen years, and came to Henry Co. and has lived here seventeen years. Has held office School Director. Married Miss Eve Catherine Gabler Nov. 27, 1855; she was born in Germany, July 20, 1828; they have two children, daughters; Sarah Elizabeth, born May 5, 1857, Lucy, born May 2, 1860.

BECKER GEORGE, Lumber and Grain Dealer, P.p. Ulah, Sec. 21; born Jefferson Co. N.Y. Dec. 6, 1839; Rep; Meth; value property $1,500; lived in New York State about twenty-eight years; came to this state and county in May, 1868, and has lived here nine years, and is engaged in Grain and Lumber Business. Was in the army, enlisted Aug. II, 1862, in the loth New York Artillery, and participated in every battle in which iSth army corps was engaged, from Cold Harbor to surrender of Gen, Lee at Appomattox. He holds office Postmaster this town; married Miss Alice E. Howe Dec. 5, 1860; she was born in Antwerp, Jefferson Co. N.Y. Oct. 7, 1845; have three children, Katie Alice, George Leslie, Frank Elmer; lost three children.

BENSON LARS, Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Cambridge; born in Sweden Aug. 13, 1826; Rep; Lib; owns 174 acres land, value $9,000. He lived in Sweden twenty-eight years, and came to this country in 1854; arrived in Moline, Rock Island Co. Aug. 19, 1854; came to Henry Co. March 14, 1860, and has lived here sixteen years; his father living in Sweden; his brother lives in this town and county.

BEVERIDGE PETER H. Treasurer Henry Co., P.O. Cambridge; born Aberdeen- Scotland, Feb. 21, 1834; came to this country in 1839; came to Ashland, Ohio, and lived there fourteen years. He lived in Scott Co. Iowa, three years; came to this state, Henry County, in 1856, and has lived here over twenty years. He has held office Supervisor; was President Agricultural Society for ten years; he was elected treasurer of Henry Co. in 1873, and re-elected in 1875; Rep; Cong; owns farm 320 acres, value $19,200, owns farm 160 acres Nebraska, value $1,920, total. $21,120. He married Miss Eliza L. Carter Oct. 25, 1859; sne was born Ashland, Ohio, March 17, 1837, she died Feb. 2, 1875; they had five children, three sons, two daughters.

BOWEN WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec, 22, P.O. Ulah; born in Philadelphia, Pa. Oct. 28, 1824; Ind; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; lived in Philadelphia about thirty years; removed to Kewanee, Henry Co. in 1854; was in the army, Co. G, U2th Reg. 111. Infantry; acted as Hospital Steward; served three years and honorably discharged; has held office Justice Peace for eight years and School Director many years. Is engaged in Grain and Lumber business, and is Freight and Ticket Agent P. & R. I. R. R. at this place; married Caroline Starkey, of Philadelphia, 1848; she died 1861; married Mrs. Mary E. Appleman, of Columbia Co. Pa. Aug. 12, 1862; have seven children, five sons, two daughters.

BOYD SAMUEL G. Merchant Tailor, Cambridge; born in Lewis County, Ky. April 25, 1815; Rep; Univ; value property, $2,000; lived in Ky. three or four years and removed to Ohio in 1819; lived in that state about thirty-eight years; came to this state, Cambridge, Henry County, 1859, and has lived here seventeen years; has held office School Director; married Miss Eliza Young, Sept. 20, 1838; she died in May, 1874; then married Mrs. F. M. Newton, formerly F. M. Putnam, from Vermont, March 18, 1875; he had six children by first wife, three sons and three daughters; has lost three children.

BO YD JOHN, Farmer and Teamster, Cambridge; born in Bucks Co. Penn. Nov. 6, 1835; Rep; Epis; value property $1,000; he lived in Penn. about twenty-five years, then came to Henry Co. Illinois, in 1852; has lived here twenty-four years; was in the army, Co. C, Ti2th Reg. Ills. Infantry; he was in a number of severe battles, and was honorably discharged; he married Miss Emily W. Welton, Nov. 25, 1858; she was born April 17, 1836; they have three children, two girls and one boy; have lost three children.

BRINKHOFF D. Farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Ulah; born Hanover, Germany, Sept. 18, 1826; Ind; Luth; owns 400 acres land, 240 acres in town of Cambridge, 160 acres in town of Burns, value $24,000; lived in Germany about twenty years, and came to this country in 1846; lived in New York State two years; went to California in 1849; came to this state and county in 1855, and has lived here twenty-one years; he has held office School Director; married Miss Sarah Jane Stackhouse in Dec. 1855; she was from New York State; they have five children, one son and four daughters; lost one son.

BRINKERHOFF JAMES D. Ice Dealer, Cambridge; born in New York City, March 17, 1825; he lived there about three years; lived in Hackensack, New Jersey, sixteen years; went to sea on whaling expedition for two years, and sailed around the world, returned to New York for four years; he came to this state, in Knox Co. in 1853, ar|d nas lived in this county twelve years; he has held office of Justice of Peace for seven years, and School Director for eight years; Rep; Meth; value property, $2,000; married Miss Margaret A. Williams, March 31, 1846; she was born in New York City Sept. 8, 1826; they have five children, four sons and one daughter; have lost three sons.

BRYAN JOHN Li. Physician and Surgeon, Cambridge; born Wayne Co. Ky. Oct. 3, 1829; Rep; Bapt; value property $5,000; he lived in State of Kentucky twenty-five years, then removed to Indiana and was there six years; upon the breaking out of the war he was commissioned surgeon of the 26th Missouri Reg. Infantry and served in the field two years, and then had charge military hospital of eruptive diseases in City Louisville for one year and five months; he has practiced his profession in this county about seven years; he married Miss Hannah M. Deitz of Blue Lick, Indiana, Oct. 13, 1857; they have five sons.

BURG-ESS ERASTUS J. Proprietor Burgess House, Cambridge; born in Jefferson Co. New York, Feby. 12, 1811; he lived in New York State about fourteen years; he went to Michigan in 1825; large part of people were Indians; he carried the mail from Detroit to Pontiac, and from there to Mt. Clemens; for nine miles no white person, only Indian cabins; he lived in Ohio about six years. Rep; Cong; he married Miss Lucena M. Hunt, April 13, 18334 sne was from Trumbull Co. Ohio, was born Nov. 15, 1815; they have had six children, three sons and three daughters; have lost two sons and two daughters.

CADY Li. S. Farmer, Sec. n, P.O. Cambridge; born in Cuba, Allegany Co. New York, June 22, 1826; Dem; Lib; owns 50 acres land, value $2,500; he lived in New York State ten years; lived in Canada four years; came to this county and state in 1840, and has lived here over thirty-six years; one of earliest settlers; he has counted one hundred deer at one time here on the prairie; plenty of wolves around here then; has held office of Road Commissioner and School Director; married Anna Mascall, Dec. 20, 1848; she was from Pa.; have seven children; lost one.

CADY S. \V. E. Farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Cambridge; born in Virginia. Jan. 13, 1847; Rep; Lib; owns 160 acres land, val. $6,400; removed from Virginia at early age to this state and County, in 1849; lived in Cambridge eleven years, and has lived in this county twenty-seven years; one of early settlers; only two houses on road from Cambridge to Geneseo; married Miss Sarah F. Johnson, Feb. 26, 1871; she was from Boone Co. Indiana, born Oct. 22, 1841; they have three children, two boys and one girl; lost two children.

CLARK G. M. Watchmaker and Jeweler, Cambridge; born Bedford Co. Penn. Aug. 24. 1840; came to county 1855; Rep; Bapt; residence second house south of depot,

CLARK JAMES H. Retired Farmer, Cambridge; born in Bedford Co. Penn. June 24, 1828; Rep; Meth; owns 560 acres of land, three houses and lots, value $33,000. He was a potter by trade, and lived in State of Pennsylvania about 21 years, and came to Knox Co. 111. in 1849; lived there about eight years; worked in pottery business one year in Peoria Co; came to this Co. March 19, 1857, and has lived here nineteen years; most all vacant land, and only few houses when he came; he married Mrs. Lucinda Clark, formerly Miss Lucinda Wigant, Feb. 19, 1869; she was born in Wood Co., Ohio, April n, 1828.

CLARK SCOTTO, Farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; born Madison Co. N.Y., March 19, 1851; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000; lived in New York State about thirtythree years; removed to this state and to this Co. in 1854, an^ nas lived here twenty-two years; has held office of School Director and Road-master; married Miss Lucy A. Olcott, May I, 1845; she was born Jan. 21, 1825; she died May 23, 1849; one child; married Harriet A. Leason, of Madison Co. N.Y. Sept. 6, 1849; she was born March 2, 1826; have five children, daughters.

COCHREX JAMES S. Farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. Cambridge; born in Knox Co. Ohio, March to, 1836; Dem; Lib; owns 75 acres land, value $3,750; he lived in Ohio about twelve years; came to this state in Fayette Co. 1849; came to this Co. in 1852, and has lived here twentyfour years; only two houses on road between here and Geneseo; married Miss Nancy Cooper, Dec. 17, 1863; she was born in Parke Co. Ind., Jan. 30, 1841, and was brought up in this state; they have three children, two daughters and one son; has lost one son.

CONVERSE JAMES A. Furniture Store, Cambridge; born in Susquehanna Co. Per.n. Aug. 14, 1836; Ind; Pres; value of property $6,000. He removed to Rhode Island at an early age; lived there nine years; came to this state, Henry Co. in 1846, and has lived here over thirty years; one of the earliest settlers; they carried the mail from Chicago to Rock Island on horseback; he was engaged in farming and stock raising for twenty years, and has carted wheat to Rock Island and sold it at 24 cents a bushel; has been engaged in furniture business here nine years; he married Miss Maria S. Penny, Dec. 12, 1860; she was from Long Island, N.Y.; they have four children, two boys and two girls.

COOK F. A. Brick Manufacturer, Cambridge; born in Wethersfield, Henry Co. 111. Nov. 8, 1842; Rep; Lib; value property '$10,000; lived in Kewanee for some years, and came to Cambridge in 1870; has been engaged in manufacturing brick for the past twelve years; was in the army, 7th Missouri Regiment, Co. I; was wounded in siege of Vicksburg, May 20, 1863; was in many severe battles; married Miss Mary A. Demoro, Oct. 24, 1867; she was from Kewanee, this county; have had one child, daughter, born March 12, 1872; she died July 24, 1872.

CURRIN BERNARD, Farmer, Cambridge; born in Ireland in June, 1839; Dem; Cath; value of property, 156 acres of land, $10,000; he lived in Ireland fifteen years, and came to this country 1854, and has lived 22 years in this Co. and state; his parents live in Ireland; he has one brother and one sister living at Orion in this Co.

DALRYMPLE WILLIAM L. Deputy Clerk, P.O. Cambridge; born in Knox Co. Ohio, April 7, 1827; he lived in State of Ohio 25 years, and came to this state, in Henry Co. and has lived here over 23 years; only two houses between Cambridge and Orion at that time; he has held office of Clerk of Circuit Court, also Treasurer of Henry Co; has held the office of Justice of the Peace for the past 16 years; holds office of Coroner; Rep; Bapt; val. of property $2,000; married Miss Adelia M. Seeley, Nov. 15, 1856; she was from Niagara Co. N.Y.; they have four children, two sons and two daughters.

DAVENPORT THOS. F. Farmer, Cambridge; born in Stamford, Conn. Feb. 6, 1820 ; Rep; Lib; value of property $5,000; lived in Connecticut eight years; lived in New York city until fifteen years old, then removed to Morristown, Henry Co. with the colony in 1837, and has resided in this Co. about 40 years; one of the few resident settlers that was here at that time; the nearest house south of his father's was twelve miles distant. The Indians had not left the county; their camps were on the creeks. Has been engaged in farming, mercantile and milling business; built first store, and sold the first goods ever sold in this town; was in the army, First Lieut. Co. H, 112th Reg. I.V.I enlisted asprivate; was Brigade Commissary and also Quartermaster; has held office of Clerk, Sheriff, and Treasurer of Henry Co., also was appointed Assessor of Internal Revenue of Henry Co.; married Miss Elizabeth Lloyd, of Bucks Co. Pa. June 22, 1848; she was born Jan. 31, 1822; they have three children, two daughters and one son; lost two sons.

DECKER JAMES, Farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Cambridge; born in Bradford Co. Penn. Feb. 7, 1817; lived in Pennsylvania about fourteen years; removed to Ohio, lived there six years; came to this state in 1837, to Pike Co; came to this Co. in 1841, and has lived here over 35 years; one of the earliest settlers; only very few here at that time; has carted his wheat to Chicago and sold it for 50 cents a bushel and sold pork at $2 a cwt; married Sarah Edwards, of Missouri, in 1838; she died in 1866; he then married Mrs. Emeline Randall, formerly Emeline Stackhouse, Oct. 25, 1867; she was from Bradford Co. Penn., born June 20, 1825; they have eight children, five sons and three daughters; have lost one son; Rep; Lib; owns 190 acres of land, val. $10,000.

I>ECKKR JOHN I. Farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Ulah; born in New York city, Feb. 15, 1815; Rep; Meth; owns 80, acres of land, value $4,000; he is a cabinet and pianoforte maker by trade, and lived in New York city 27 years; lived in Hudson Co. N. J. 16 years; removed to Henry Co. 111. and has lived here 21 years; married Miss Abigail D. E. Kline, Dec. 16, 1830; she was born in Cincinnati, and was brought up in New York city; they have seven children, five sons, two daughters; lost three children.

DEXTER WALTER M. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Ulah; born in Piscataquis Co. Maine, Dec. 19, 1831; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; lived in Maine about twentythree years, then went to California and was there six years; came to Stark Co. this State and lived there twelve years; came to this county in 1874; has held office of School Director in Stark Co; holds same office here; married Miss Alida Jane Bennett, Nov. 24, 1862; she was born in Pennsylvania and brought up in Stark Co. Ill; they have four children, one boy and three girls.

DIESC5H THEODORE, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Cambridge; born in Prussia, Germany, Jan. 25, 1832; Dem; Cath; 40 acres land, value $2,000; lived in Germany twenty-two years, and came to this country in 1854; lived in New York State two years; came to Moline this state in 1856, lived four years; came to this county 1860; has lived here sixteen years; married Miss Mary Schmodll, Feb. 25, 1862; she was born in Germany, March 12, 1842; they have three children, one boy and two girls; lost one girl.

DIXON JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Ulah; born Westmoreland Co. England, April 14, 1823; Ind; Epis. pref; owns 200 acres land, value $12,000; lived in England about twenty-nine years, and came to this country in 1852; came to this county and state same year, and has lived here about twenty-five years - one of the earliest settlers, all prairie heie when he came; has held office of School Director and Road-master; married Miss Matilda Burndlin, Sept. 3, 1869; she was born in Sweden, May 16, 1844; have four children, one son and three daughters.

ELiSE CHAS. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Cambridge; born in England, Feb. 14, 1824; Rep; Lib; owns 170 acres, val. §10,000; came to this country at an early age, and lived in Pa. eleven years, and came to this state and county in 1839, and has lived here thirty-eight years - one of the few early settlers now living, who came that time; used to take him a week to go to mill, carted his grain to Chicago, 150 miles; only one small frame tavern in Chicago then; has held office of School Director and Road-master; married Miss Mary S. Vincent, in Feb. 1850; she was from N.Y. State; have eight children, four sons and four daughters.

ELSTON JACOB W. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Cambridge; born in Tioga Co. N.Y. March 19, 1827; Dem; Lib; owns 120 acres land, value $6,000; lived in N.Y. State about twentyfour years; came to this state in 1851; lived in Knox Co; came to this town and county in 1853, and has lived here over twenty-three years; only one farm under fence on road between here and Geneseo at that time, and only one house standing on north side of the Grove; married Miss Abbie Benson, Dec. 25, 1847; she was born in Green Brier Co. Va. Nov. 27, 1831; she was brought up in Knox Co. Ill; have five children, three sons, two daughters; lost one daughter,

FIERCE WILSON, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Ulah; born Athens Co. Ohio, Aug. 24, 1823; Rep; U. Breth; owns 160 acres, value $9,600; blacksmith by trade; lived in Ohio seven years, and removed to Indiana in 1830; lived there nineteen years; came to Knox Co. 111. in 1849, and came to Henry Co. in 1862; has lived here fourteen years; has held office of Commissioner of Highways in Knox Co. when it was first organized; olso Overseer'of Poor; married three times: first to Rebecca B. Grubbs, of Ohio, July 16, 1846; she died May 16, 1849; two children; married Charlotte Gibbs, of Athens Co. Ohio, Nov. 20, 1850; she died Aug. 3, 1871; had eleven children; married Phietta Biggerstaff, of Athens Co. Ohio, March II, 1872; they have one child, Wilson L. D. Fierce, born June 20, 1875.

FLAGG ELIJAH A. Cambridge; born in Middlesex Co. Mass. July 29, 1816; Rep; Cong; value property §1,000; lived in the State of Mass, thirty-nine years, and then removed to Town Cambridge, Henry Co. State Illinois, April 13, 1855, and has lived here twenty-two years; he married Miss Lois H. Chapman, April 4, 1839; she was from Pepperell, Mass; they have three children, one son and two daughters; lost two children.

FLAGG WM. E. Marble Yard. Cambridge; born in Boston, Nov. 26, 1852; Rep; Lib; he lived in Boston two years and then removed to this state and county in 1854, and has lived here twenty-two years; he has been engaged in the marble business for the past six years and has the only marble yard in Cambridge; his father and mother reside in this town.

FOLLETT JOHN M. Center St., North of Fire Proof; Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Cambridge; born in Essex Co., N. Y. March 18, 1832; moved to Galesburg. 111. 1837; came to Henry County, 1852; took part in Kansas war under Jim Lane, 1856; married to Miss H. B. Hill, in Galesburg, III., July 9, 1857; enlisted at Cambridge, 111. in Co. H, 33d I.V.I. Sept. 19, 1861; re-enlisted at Indianola, Texas, in Co. H, 33d Infantry Illinois Veteran Volunteers, Jan. i, 1864; served during the war as private, 2d Sergt, 1st Sergt, and 2nd Lieut; discharged at Vicksburg, Miss., Nov. 24, 1865; has a wife and four children, all living; Ind; Infidel.

FREDERICKS NELSE, Farmer, Sec. 9; Cambridge; born in Denmark, Oct. 26, 1844; Rep; Luth; owns 80 acres land, val. $4,000; lived in Denmark about eighteen years and came to this country in 1862; came to Moline this state same year; came to Cambridge, Henry Co. 1864; is wagon-maker by trade, and carried on the business seven years in Cambridge; married Louise Samuels, Nov. 5, 1864; she was born in Moline, Rock Island Co; they have two children, Lizzie Corinne and Cora.

GAINES ELBERT H. Lumber Dealer, Cambridge; born in Cambridge, Henry Co. 111. Jan. 10, 1852; he has lived in this county for the past twenty-four years, except one year, when he lived in Pike Co. in this state, and a short time in Chicago; he is of the firm of Stewart & Gaines, Dealers in Lumber and all kinds of Building Material, for the past five years; Rep; Cong, pref; he married Miss Fanny B. Page, Oct. 3, 1876; she was born in Dixon, 111. Oct. 21, 1857.

GLASS NEAL, Blacksmith; Cambridge; born in Paisley, Scotland, Jan. I, 1847; Rep; Epis; value of property $3,000; lived in Scotland about nine years, then removed to the "Giant's Causeway," in the North of Ireland; came to this country March I, 1867; came to Cambridge, this county, same year, and has been engaged in blacksmithing and carriage work; is Junior Warden in Masonic Lodge; married Miss Eliza Macurdy; she was born North of Ireland.

GOODLEY AINGER, Farmer; Sec. 17; P.O.Cambridge; born in Lincolnshire, Eng., Sept. 30, 1821; Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres land, value $10,000; he lived in England twenty-nine years, and came to this country in 1850; lived in Ohio six years, and came to 111., to this town and county in 1857, and has lived here about twenty years; only four houses around here when he came; married Miss Mary White, Oct. I, 1851; she was born Lincolnshire, England, July 24, 1827; they have three children, one daughter and two sons.

GOO1>RICH GEORGE Cambridge; Jeweler and Billiard Room; born in Madison Co. N. Y., Dec. 19, 1829; he lived in New York State about twenty-one years, then went to California and was there about seventeen years, returned to this State 1868, and has lived here five years; is engaged in jewelry business, and has the largest billiard room in town; he has two sisters living in this town; Rep; Lib.

GORDENIER JACOB W. Cambridge; Mason; born in Ulster Co., N.Y., Nov. 30, 1827; Rep; Lib; he lived in State of New York twenty-eight years, and removed to this town, Henry Co., 111., in Dec., 1855, and has lived here over twenty-one years; one of early settlers; he holds office of Township Collector of this township; he married Miss Harriet L. Middaugh, Jan. 14, 1854; she was from Bradford Co., Pa., and born March 16, 1836; they have had two children, Fred B., born Oct. 8, 1857, Emma, born Sept. 14, 1860, and died April 12, 1862.

GOULD MAJOR A. Grain and Stock Dealer, Cambridge; born in Piermont, N.IL, June 6, 1823; Rep; Lib; he lived in New Hampshire about 33 years, then removed to this State, in Henry county, in April, 1856, and has resided here over twenty years; he has held the office of Supervisor of this town; he was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court in 1860, and reelected in 1864; he is President of the Board of Trustees of this town; he married Miss Harriet N. Burnap, Aug. 31, 1845; she was from Thetford, Vt., born April 10, 1825; they have had two children, one son and one daughter.

GOULD If. B. Cambridge; retired: born in Grafton Co., N. H., March 31, 1828; Rep; Lib; he lived in the State of New Hampshire twenty-three years, and removed to Moline, in this State in April, 1851; came to Cambridge, Henry Co., in May, 1856, and has lived here over twenty-three years; one of the early settlers; he has held the office of Supervisor of town of Cambridge for nine years; married Miss Mary Jane Jennings, Nov. 24, 1849; she was from Peoria Co., and was born Nov. 14, 1838; they have two children, daughters, Nellie L., born Oct. 20, 1863, Katie M., born Nov. 29, 1865.

HAGIN DAX, Cambridge; merchant; born in Tompkins Co.,N.Y., Feb. 12, 1842; he lived in New York State for twenty-nine years, and came to the State of Illinois and to Henry Co in March, 1874; he is of the firm of Gould & Hagin, Grocery and Crockery Dealers; he was in the army three years in the logth Reg. N. Y. Inf., and was in every engagement from the battle of the Wilderness to surrender of Gen. Lee; has held office of Collector in Tompkins Co., N.Y.; Rep; Lib; married Miss Dovia Owens, from Warren Co., Pa., Aug. 17, 1868; they have two children, sons, Fred Eugene, Frank Gordon.

HAGIN JOHN B. Grain and Stock Dealer, Cambridge; born in Tompkins Co., N.Y., April 25, i8rS; Rep; Lib; value of property $15,000; he lived in New York State about thirty-six years, when he removed to Jones Co., State of Iowa, and lived there one year, and came to Geneseo, State of Illinois, in 1855, and has resided in this county over twentyone years; he was elected Sheriff of Henry County in 1862, was Postmaster in this town from 1864 to 1870, when he was again elected Sheriff of Henry Co; he was elected Supervisor of town of Cambridge in 1876; he has been in grain and stock business for the past six years; he married Miss Sarah J. Seeley, June 24, 1855; she was born State of Illinois, and born July 8, 1838; they have four children, one son and three daughters.

HALL HANNAH, Mrs. Widow. Sec. 29; P.O. Cambridge; born in Yorkshire, England, Sept. 22, 1822; Epis; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; she lived in England twenty-seven years, and came to this country in 1849; came to this State and lived in Peoria nine years; came to this county in 1858, and has lived here nineteen years; she married George Hall, Nov. 3, 1844; he was born Yorkshire, England, Sept. 30, 1819; died Sept. 7, 1869; she has three children, daughters, two at home and one in Nebraska; her only son died Dec. 16, 1860.

HALLGREN OSCAR, farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Cambridge; born Sweden, Nov. 28, 1847! Rep; Swedish Luth; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; lived in Sweden about twenty-three years, and came to this country 1870; came to this State and county same year, and has lived here since, except three years he lived in Knox Co., Ill; his mother, four sisters and three brothers reside with him.

HAMILTON OTTO S. Restaurant; Cambridge; born in Sweden, Sept. 2, 1844; Rep; Lib; value of property $1,500; he lived in Sweden for twenty-four years, and came to this country in 1868; came to this state the same year, and has lived here nine years; he married Miss Sallie J. Rishel, Oct. 10, 1869; she was born in Pa; they have two children, one daughter and one son.

HAND JNO. P. , Attorney at Law, Cambridge; born in Hanna Township, Henry Co. Nov. 10, 1850; he has lived in this county twenty-six years, except about five years, when he resided in Ogle County, and one year in Kansas; he has practiced his profession here for the past eighteen months, and is associated with Col. A. R. Mock; Rep; Lib; he married Miss Libbie Brayton, Oct. 26, 1871; she was born in Mt. Morris, Ogle Co. III., Feb. 12, 1849; they have one child, a son, Frederick Henry Hand, born April 28, 1874.

HARRIS GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Cambridge; born in Steuben Co. N.Y. Sept. 28, 1817; Rep; Bapt; owns 120 acres land, value $9,000; lived in N. Y. State about twentyeight years; moved to Penn., and lived there about eight years; came to this state and county in 1853, and has lived here twenty-three years; one of early settlers; only few houses here at that time; married Miss Mary M. Ellsworth, Sept. 12, 1841; she was from Chemung Co. N.Y; they have five children, three sons and two daughters; lost one son.

HARTZELL JOHN W. Proprietor Cambridge House; born in Scott Co. Iowa, Oct. 14, 1839; Rep; Cong; value property $7,500; lived in Iowa about eight years, and came to Moline, in this state, in 1847; lived there about eighteen years, and came to this county in 1876; he is proprietor of the Cambridge House, the oldest hotel in town; he has held office of Supervisor of Moline; he married Miss Lizzie M. Watt, of Moline, this state, Dec. 25, 1860.

HENDERSON HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Ulah; born Morgan Co. 111. April 28, 1853; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; lived in Morgan Co. about fourteen years, and removed to Henry Co., and has lived here nine years; married Miss Belle Sowerby, March 5, 1874; she was born in Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. 5, 1854; they have two children: a son, Norris Arthur, Dec. 19, 1874; a daughter, May, April 24, 1876.

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HINMAN JULIUS S. Judge of Henry County Court, Cambridge; born in Canton, Hartford, Co. Conn. June 16, 1823; he lived in State of Conn, twelve years, then moved to Portage Co. Ohio, and lived there about sixteen years; came to this state, in Henry Co. in 1851, and has lived here over twenty-five years; one of the early settlers, and the only lawyer now living in Henry Co. that was here when he came; he held office Swamp Land Commissioner for long time, also Justice of the Peace and Master in Chancery Circuit Court for eighteen years; he has been County Judge of this county for eleven years - elected in 1865; Rep; Lib; married Miss Mary E. Westlake, Nov. 27, 1849; she was from Stark Co. Ohio; they have five children, two sons and three daughters; lost one daughter.

HOBLEY THOS. H. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Ulah; born in Brooklyn, N. Y. Jan. 3, 1846! Rep; Bapt; owns 120 acres land, $6,000; he lived in Brooklyn, N. Y. about twenty-three years; was in employ Penn. R.R. Co., Star Union Fast Freight Line; removed to Illinois, Henry Co. in 1869; has lived here eight years; has held office Constable; his mother and sister are living with him; his brother, A. R. Hobley, owns 40 acres in Sec 25.

JACKSON ROBERT, Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Ireland. JACKSON WILLIAM B. Cambridge; harness-maker; Rep; Cong; born N. J. JENNINGS SUSAN H. Mrs. Sec. 12, Cambridge P.O.; born in Pickaway Co. Ohio, Aug. 20, 1813: Presb. pref; owns 1,200 acres of land, valued at $75,000; she lived in State of Ohio twenty-two years; came to State of 111. and lived in Peoria Co. thirteen years; she came to this town and county in 1847, and has lived here about thirty years; one of earliest settlers; she married Levi Jennings, March 6, 1836; he was born in Virginia, March 10, 1794, and was brought up in Ohio; she has three children, two daughters and one son; has lost one daughter. JOHNSON A. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.

JOHNSON G-USTAV A. Farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden, Oct. 2, 1818; Ind; Lib; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000; lived in Sweden thirty years; came to this country in 1848; came to Knox Co. 111. same year; lived in Minnesota nine years, and has lived in this town and county fourteen years; married Anna Nelson, in Aug. 1850; she was born in Sweden, Dec. 28, 1826; they have seven children, four sons and three daughters; lost three daughters.

KEESLER PETER MTJNSON, Carpenter; Cambridge'; born in Passaic Co. New Jersey, April 28, 1838; lived in New Jersey about twenty-two years; came to this State, Henry Co. 1869, and has been engaged in business here seven years; was in the army, 42d Regt. 111. Infantry; was in number of battles, Stone River, Atlanta, and to Nashville; he married Miss Mary Elizabeth Story, Aug. 28, 1866; she was from Passaic Co. New Jersey, March 22, 1849; they have five children, four sons and one daughter; Rep; Lib.

LAFFERTY ANDREW B. Livery Stable, Cambridge; born in Armstrong Co. Pa. March 29, 1840; Rep; Cong; he lived in Pennsylvania about sixteen years, and removed to this State in Spring, 1856; came to Rock Island; came to Henry Co. same year, and has lived in this county over twenty years; was in the army, H2th Regt. 111. Infantry, with Gen. Sherman; was wounded at battle Knoxville; was in seventeen severe battles, the last one being battle Franklin; he married Miss Amanda M. LafTerty, Dec. 27, 1866; she was from Pennsylvania; they have three children, two daughters and one son; have lost one son, Bertie, died Jan. II, 1877.

LARSON NELSE, Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Cambridge; born in Sweden, Feb. 14, 1839; ReP; Luth; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $3,500; he lived in Sweden about thirty-two years, and came to this country in 1871; came to State of Illinois same year, to Princeton; came to Kewanee, Henry Co. and has also lived in Kansas and Missouri one year; married Annie C. Choneng, March 18, 1875; she was born in Sweden, and came to this country in 1871.

LIND CHARLES E. Billiard Room, Cambridge; born in Sweden, Jan. 3, 1851; Rep; Luth; value property $1,500; he came to this country in 1652; came to State Illinois, Henry Co. same year, and has lived here twenty-five years; has been engaged in business with A. M. Nord, Billiard Room, for past three years; he has one sister here, and two sisters and one brother in Iroquois Co. 111.

LUNDQUIST AXEL. A. Druggist, Cambridge; born in Sweden April 20, 1850; Rep; Swedenborgian; value property $2,000; he lived in Sweden sixteen years, and came to this country in 1866; came to Knox Co. this state, in 1867; lived there one year, then traveled for several years all over this country; came to this county in 1871, and has engaged in Drug business here, firm Wolyn & Lundquist, doing large business. His mother resides with him.

LUNDEEN M. Sec. 33, P.O. Ulah, fanner; Meth; born Sweden; 80 acres land. LUNDEEN SWAN, lives with father, Sec. 33, P.O. Ulah; Ind; Meth; born Sweden; 20 acres LYMAN M. J. Cambridge; physician; Rep; Cong; born Troy, N.Y.

McCAHOJf ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Cambridge; born Ireland Aug. 18, 1839, Dem; Pres; 240 acres, value property $18,000; came to this country in 1849; lived in Pa. four or five years; came to this state about 1854; came to this county in 1857, and has lived here nineteen years; has held office School Director and Roadmaster; married Miss Mary Wilkey Feb. 17, 1862; she was born in Ireland in March, 1838; they have three children, two boys and one girl; lost one daughter.

McFARLAXD ROBERT, Retired Farmer, Cambridge; born in Lancaster Co. Pa. March 25, 1809; Dem; Bapt; value prop. $20,000. He lived in State Pa. about twenty years; learned his trade of clothing and carding; removed to Ohio in 1829, and lived there about twenty-five years; came to Henry Co. 111. in June, 1857, and has resided here about twenty years; married Miss Susannah Kinsey March 18. 1830; she was born in Chester Co. Pa. April 22, 1809; she died Aug. I, 1874; they had nine children, six sons, three daughters; lost three sons and two daughters.

McGrRATH GrEO. W. Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Cambridge; born six miles south Glasgow, Scotland, June 6, 1812; Ind; Lib; value of property $1000; came to this country at an early age; lived in Maine and Ohio twenty years; came to Henry County, this state, Oct. 3, 1837; lived here over twenty-nine years; he could name and locate every resident in Henry Co. for a long time; he has helped 107 persons since he came here; has held office of School Director; was in the Mexican War, in gth Ohio Reg., and was wounded; was in 33d Reg. I.V.I., was wounded at Big River Bridge and Pilot Knob; was honorably discharged; married Laura J. Cady, May 19, 1847, she was born in New York State, July 9, 1826; have six children.

McNAY SAMUEL H. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; born Green Co. Pa. May 30, 1822; Dem; Free Thinker; owns 240 acres land, value $24.000; lived in State Pa. about thirty-two years; removed to this state, Henry Co. in 1854; has lived here about twentythree years, one of early settlers; served seven years in military; was appointed Aug. 3, 1842, Capt. in i84th Reg. of Militia of Pa., 2d Brigade, I4th Div., served three years; was elected and commissioned Major 1st Battallion, 6th Reg., 2d Brigade, July 4, 1846, and served four years; married Hester Johnson Dec. 26, 1843; she died Dec. 28, 1855; second wife was Mrs. Sarah Lewis; third wife was Matilda Lawrence; married Miss Mary Seeley, of Peoria Co. Aug. 8, 1875; sne was born March 30, 1853; have had ten children, the youngest is Samuel Albertis McNay; lost four children.

MARSTON IRA D. Attorney, Cambridge; born in York Co. Maine, April 30, 1838; he lived in State Maine seventeen years; moved to this state, in Henry Co, in 1855, and has lived here twenty-one years. He associated himself with Judge Hinman in 1870, and has practiced his profession here for past six years; was in the army in 42d 111. Reg. Western Army; was in number of battles; was disabled in front Corinth, and honorably discharged; Rep; Lib; value property $2,500. He married Miss C. L. Weir May 14, 1861; she was born in this county and state Nov. I, 1841; they have four children, two sons and two daughters.

MARTIN SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Cambridge; born Canada Feb. 22, 1831; Rep; Meth; owns 40 acres land, value $2,000; came to this country at an early age; came to this state 1836, lived in Peoria Co. twenty-five years; came to this county 1858; has lived here sixteen years; married Mrs. Isabella Martin July 16, 1871; she was from Mich; they have four children, three sons, one daughter.

MARTIN D. Prof. Proprietor Central Hotel, Cambridge; born in Canada Sept. 15, 1830; came to this country at an early age; came to city Peoria, this state, and lived there eighteen years. He traveled as Magician and Ventriloquist in California, Oregon, Nevada, Mexico, Sandwich Islands, and British Columbia, for over eighteen years. He held office in California and Nevada; was appointed County Commissioner by Gov. Nye, of Nevada; was Express Agt. for three years; was Secy, and President of the Florredian Gold and Silver Mining Co., also Tax Collector and Federal Auctioneer. He is now Proprietor and Manager of Central Hotel, also of farm 200 acres ij^ miles east of Cambridge; Rep; Lib; value prop. $23,000; married Miss Clara Bixler, of Sandusky, Ohio, in Nannomi, British Columbia, April 8, 1867; they have two children, one son and one daughter.

MASCALL JAMES, Stock Dealer, Cambridge; born in East Kent, England, Jan. 29, 1814; he came to this country in 1831; lived in Pennsylvania about eight years; came to this state, in Henry Co. in 1839, and is one of the oldest settlers; there was only one cabin in distance of thirty miles on the State Road that time. He used to cart grain to Chicago, taking ten and twelve days for the trip, and get forty cents to fifty cents per bushel for wheat. It took him thirty days to drive his hogs to Chicago and return, and the price would range from $i per hog to $1.25 to $3 per hundred pounds, and take it mostly in store pay; there were no nouses here that time. He was merchant here in this town twelve to fifteen years. Has held office School Director, and holds office Town Trustee; married Miss Mary A. Lilly April 4, 1848; she was from Florence, Oneida Co. N.Y; they have had seven children, two sons, five daughters; lost two danghters; Rep; Lib; value of properly $25,000.

MASCALL JOHN B. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Cambridge; born in Cambridge, Henry Co. July 16, 1851; Ind; Lib; value property $l,ooo; has lived in this town and county for 25 years; one of the early native-born settlers of this town; married Miss Hattie Strohecker, Nov. 12, 1873; she was from state of Pa. and born July 13, 1856; has one child, a daughter, Clara Blanche, born July 17, 1875.

MASCALL RICHARD, Retired, Cambridge; born in East Kent, England, Feb. I, 1812; Dem; Lib; value prop. $25,000; came to this country in 1829; settled in Pa.; was married June 14, 1832, to Abigail Elston, from Bradford Co., Pa., born June 21, 1814; they came to Stark Co., Illinois, in Spring of 1837; came to Henry Co. in 1840, and has lived here over 36 years; he hauled the first pole brought into Cambridge; has carted his wheat to Chicago; has carted his wheat to Peoria, and has gone to seven places before he could get 50 cents on his load of wheal to pay for his lodging; sold his wheat for 25 cents a bushel in trade; has sold his hogs at $1.00 each, large and small; his wife died April 8, 1872; he married Miss Mary Jane Heaps Aug. 18, 1874, in Annawan Township; she was born in Adams Co. this state, May 28, 1846; has three children, two daughters and one son; has lost five children.

MATSON F. E. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Cambridge; born in Phenix Township, Henry Co. 111. Feb. 7, 1850; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land, value $4,800; has lived in this county 27 years; one of the early native settlers; lived in Phenix Township 24 years; came to this town in 1873; taught school four years in this county; married Miss Malissa F. Morse Nov. 13, 1872; she was born in Ashtabula Co. Ohio, Nov. 21, 1850; she taught school five years in this county; has one daughter, Lizella Alzina, born June 29, 1876.

MIL-LAGE JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Ulah; born in Vermillion Co. 111. July 28, 1825; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; lived in Crawford, Putnam, and Peoria Counties a number of years, and came to this town and county in 1854; has lived here 23 years and has lived in this state 51 years; one of the oldest native-born settlers in the state; has held offices of School Director and Roadmaster; married Miss Mary Bason, of Pa. in 1849; she died in 1861; six children; married Miss Elizabeth Bason in 1862; she was born in Pa; five children, lost six.

MILLS JAMES M. Farmer, Cambridge; born in Erie Co. Pa. Feb. 23, 1840; Dem; Lib; lived in Pa. five years; moved to Ohio and lived there eight years; came to this state in July> 1853, and has lived in the state 23 years; he was in the army, was Sergeant of Co. H, I2th Reg. Ills. Infantry, western army, with Sherman; was in battle of Ft. Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, and Bentonville; married Miss Susan D. Rickards April 25, 1865; she was born in Iowa, Nov. 17, 1846; has five children, three girls and two boys.

MOCK AXTHONY R. Attorney, Cambridge; born in Randolph Co. Indiana, June 5, 1836; he lived in Indiana nineteen years, and then came to this state, in Henry Co. in 1855, and has lived here nineteen years; he was in the army, enlisted as private, and won his promotion to Lt. Col. gth Ills. Cavalry, western army; he held the office of District Attorney for Rock Island and Henry Counties from 1868 to 1872; he has held position of Chairman of Henry Co. Republican Committee for the past six years; he married Miss Mary Jane Vestal Dec. 7, 1865; she was from Logansport, Indiana, born Feb. 10, 1839; has three children, two sons and one daughter; Rep; Lib.

MOREY GEO. M. Rev. Pastor M.E. Church, Cambridge; born in Huron Co. Ohio. July 25, 1835; Rep; Meth; lived in Ohio two years, and removed to Fulton Co. Illinois and lived there about 21 years; he entered the ministry of the Meth. Church in the Fall of 1858, at Bloomington, III., and has been engaged in the work for nineteen years without losing a single Sabbath; married Miss Louise E. Wright Sept. I, 1858; she was born in Ohio in 1837; has five children, three daughters and two sons, and has lost four children.

MORRIS CHAS. A. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Ulah; born in Allegany Co. N. Y. Feb. 28, 1829; Rep; Meth; owns 193 acres land, value $11,580; he was brought up in Livingston Co. and lived in N.Y. state 34 years; removed to this state in 1863; lived two years in DuPage Co; came to this county in 1865; has lived here twelve years; has held office of Road Commissioner and Township Trustee; has taught school winters for 25 years, except one or two winters; married Miss Edna A. Warner March 26, 1863; she was born in Wayne Co. N.Y. Dec. 26, 1837; has one child, a daughter, Helen C. Morris, born May 24, 1868.

MORSE E. H. Farmer, Sec. 6, Cambridge; born in Trumbull Co. Ohio, July 28, 1826: Rep; Meth; value of property $8,700; he lived in state of Ohio about 27 years, and came to this state, Henry Co. in March, 1854, and has lived here about 23 years; one of earliest settlers; walked from Cambridge to Rock Island; only three houses on road at that time; has been Roadmaster; was member of building committee first Meth. Church built in Cambridge; married Miss Margaret Reed Jan. 22, 1850; she was born March 23, 1826; has had five children, three sons and two daughters; has lost one son.

MORSE J. H. Farmer, Sec. 5 ; P.O. Cambridge; born in Ohio, Trumbull Co. March 3, 1853; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; lived in state of Ohio two years, and came to state of Illinois, town of Cambridge, Henry Co. in 1855, and has lived in this Co. 22 years; his father and mother are among the early settlers, and are now living in this town.

MYLCHREEST WM. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O.Cambridge; born Isle of Man Feb. 18, 1847; Rep; Lib; owns So acres land, value §4,000; he came to this country in 1865; came to Warren Co. 111. same year; lived there five years; came to Henry Co in 1870, and has lived hen: since; married Miss Rebecca L. Foster Feb. 15, 1873; she was born and brought up in Knox Co. 111.

"DALMER E. Mrs. Cambridge; millinery; Bapt; born New York; val. property $2,500. PALMER JAMES H. Cambridge; studying law with Mock & Hand; Dem; Lib.

PAGE ORRIN E. Attorney, Cambridge; born in North Madison, New Haven County Conn. Dec. 19, 1817; he lived in Conn, about thirteen years; he moved to Portage Co. Ohio, in 1830, and lived there nineteen years; lived in Michigan, also in California for three years; came to this state in 1856, and to Henry County in 1859, an<^ has lived here since; Rep; Lib; he has held office Clerk this Township ten years; was Police Magistrate twelve years; has held the office of Supervisor one term; was Director of Peoria & R. I. R. K. nine years, and Vice-President same R.R. Co. two years; he has traveled on foot the whole length of that R.R. from Peoria to Rock Island, more than once, in securing location suit1 establishing the road, which he succeeded in doing; married Miss Mary A. Dean, May 15, 1855; she was from Mt. Morris, Livingston Co. N.Y.; they have two children - daughters.

PATTEN LEWIS H. Clerk Circuit Court, Cambridge; born town of Meredith, New Hampshire, Aug. 16, 1834; Rep; Lib; value property $2,500; he lived in State of New Hampshire about twenty-two years, and came to Toulon, this state, in 1856, and to this Co. in 1857, and has resided here nineteen years; he published the Henry County Chronicle here for five years; he holds office Clerk Circuit Court, Henry County, appointed in 1871, elected in 1872, and re-elected in 1876.

PERKINS S. W. Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Cambridge; born Orleans County, N. Y. May 27. 1824; Rep; Lib; owns 104 acres land, value $6,240; lived in New York State twenty-five years; went to Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, lived there twelve years, and being a Union man was obliged to leave during the Rebellion; came to Geneseo, Henry County. Ills, and lived there eleven years; lived four years in Bureau Co.; returned and has lived two years in this town; was elected Justice of Peace in Bureau Co.; married Miss Mary Jane Smith, Jan. 17, 1850; she was born in Monroe County, New York, Jan. 13, 1826; they have six children, two sons and four daughters.

PETTEYS ROBERT L. Farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Bishop Hill; born Montgomery County, N. Y, May 23, 1807; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; lived in New York State about forty-four years, and removed to Illinois June 2, 1851; lived in Kane County three years; came to this county in 1854, and has lived here twenty-two years; only two houses in sight when he came; has held" office of School Director for sixteen years; married Miss Emily Ladd, March 4, 1835; she was born in Montgomery County, N.Y. June 27, 1815; have seven children, four daughters and three sons; lost four children.

PHILLIPS GrEO. B. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Cambridge; born Tioga Co. N. Y. Jan. 12, 1823; Rep; Cong; owns 140 acres land, value $14,000; he lived in State N.Y. about twentyeight years; lived in Virginia about five years, and removed to Henry Co. 111. in 1856, and has lived here over twenty years; has held office Town Trustee; has taught school N.Y. and Virginia, and taught school and music in this county; married Miss Sarah C. Benedict, May 12, 1851; she was born Cayuga Co. N.Y, Feb. 15, 1830; they have eight children, two soni and six daughters.

PIERCE SILAS, Carpenter, Cambridge; born in Davenport, Delaware Co. N.Y. Sept. 2I« 1812; Dem; Bapt; value property $5,000; lived in New York State about forty-one years; removed to this state, Cambridge, Henry Co. in May 1853, and has lived here about twentyfour years; one of the early settlers; has held office Town Trustee; he married Miss Linda Gaines, Sept. I, 1832; she was born in Conn. Aug. 15, 1813; they have three children, one son and two daughters; lost three daughters.

PRATT ELIHU A. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Cambridge; born Vinton Co. Ohio, June 25. 1841; Rep; U. Brethren; owns 320 acres land, value $19,200; he lived in State of Ohio about fourteen years; came to Knox Co. this state in 1855; lived there six years; was in army - Co. A, 5gth Reg. 111. Infantry; was in battles Pea Ridge, Chickamauga, and number of others; was honorably discharged; came to this county in 1875; married Miss Lucinda A. Maxey; Feb. I, 1866; she was born in Knox Co. 111. May 25, 1840; they have four children, three sons, one daughter.

RAYMOND R. C. Physician, Cambridge; born in Chenango Co. N. Y. Jan. 24, 1825; Rep; Universalist; value property $5,000; he removed to Pa. at an early age, and lived there twenty-four years; came to this state and county in 1853, and has lived here twenty-four years; one of the early settlers; he took academic course at Westfield, N. Y., and read Medicine under Dr. Spencer of the same place, and graduated at the Eclectic Medical College of Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1849; came to 111. in 1853; had charge of Public Schools at Cambridge for four years; was elected to office Superintendent Public Schools of Henry Co. in 1855; married Miss Catharine Austin, of Pa. April 4, 1850, she died Sept. 16, 1857; married Miss Lizzie Dunbar, of Ky. July 9, 1862; she died June 27, 1869; has two children, daughters, Lena K. Raymond and Lizzie D.

RISHEL P. S. Attorney, Cambridge; Rep; Lib; removed to Cambridge, 111. June, 1866, from Bloomsburg, Pa. where he resided for a number of years; was admitted as an Attorney in 1862; was married to Miss Nellie L. Thomas, March 18, 1863; she was a resident of Bloomsburg, Pa; have one child, Maggie L. Rishel; has practiced his profession since 1862; was a soldier in the late war, under Col. Brisban; at present holds office of Police Magistrate of the town of Cambridge, and now is practicing his profession as an Attorney at Cambridge. 111.

ROBBIXS JACOB B. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Ulah; bora MonmouthCo. N. J. Nov. 25, 1832; Rep; Lib; owns 40 acres land, val. $2,000; lived in New Jersey about twenty-four years, and came to this state in 1856; was in army three years - Co. K, 78th Reg. 111. Infantry; was in battle Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Lookout Mountain, with Sherman to the sea; was honorably discharged; came to this county inl87l; holds office School Director and Pathmaster; married Adeline E. Foster, Jan. I, 1868; she was born in Ohio, April 26, 1835; they have four children, two boys and two girls.

ROBLNSOX BRAYTON, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Cambridge; born in Camden, Oneida Co. N. Y. June 13, 1826; Rep; Lib; owns 60 acres land, $2,500; he lived in State New York about thirty-eight years, and came to Henry Co., State of Illinois, in 1864, and has resided here since; he married Miss Ellen Finch, April 17, 1849; she was born in England, in 1832; she came to this country in 1838; they have two children, one son, B. Sylvester, Jan. 4, 1853; one daughter, Harriet E., May 24, 1856.

ROGERS JACOB G. Farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Ulah; born Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, July I, 1831; Rep; Freewill Bapt; value of property $1,000; lived in Ohio 25 years, then removed to this Co. and state in 1856, and has lived here 20 years; has held office of Township Assessor and Pathmaster; he married Harriet S. Davidson, Sep. 10, 1850; she was born in Harrison Co. Ohio, Sept. 30, 1832; they have eleven children, seven sons and four daughters.

RUNDSTRUM J. C. Furniture Dealer, Cambridge; born in Sweden, Nov. 4, 1841; he lived in Sweden 24 years, and came to this country in 1865; came to State of 111. same year, and lived in Galesburg nine years; came to Cambridge, Henry Co. in 1876, and is engaged in the manufacture and selling of furniture; Rep; Bapt; value of property $3,000; he married Miss G. Lenburg, May 5, 1865; she died May 16, 1868; married Miss Emily G. Anderson, of Galesburg, Oct. 8, 1870; have three children, two boys and one girl.

SADLER ROBERT H. Carpenter and Builder, Cambridge; born in Indiana Co. Penn. Dec. 22, 1833; Rep; Meth; value of property $1,800; he lived in Penn. about 21 years, and came to this state, in Henry Co. in 1855, and has lived here 21 years; one of early settlers; he was in the army in the igth Reg. 111. Infantry under Col. J. B. Turchin; was discharged on account of disability; has been engaged in carpenter and building business here for the past eight years; he married Miss Maggie Fronk, Aug. 31, 1871; she was born in Juniata county, Penn. Sept. 14, 1848; has three children.

SCHMIDT JOSEPH, Billiard Room, Cambridge; born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Nov. 28, 1843; Dem; Lib; value of property $2,000; he lived in Germany about 15 years, and came to this country in 1858; came to Geneseo, in this county, same year, and has lived here over 18 years; he lived in Geneseo a number of years, and has been in business here two and a half years; he married Miss Jennie Ramler in Nov. 1869, she was born in this county.

SCHUMACHER J. H. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Ulah; born Germany, Aug. 23, 1820; Ind; Luth; owns 200 acres land, value $12,000; lived in Germany nineteen years; sailed on the ocean; went to Australia; crossed the ocean to this country five times; served in Grand-duke's army of Oldenburg, Germany, and came to this country in 1846; came to this state same year; came to this county in 1851, one of the early settlers; holds office of School Director and Pathmaster; married Anna Carrie Grammer, June 6, 1848; she was born in kingdom of Hanover, Jan. I, 1826; have five children; lost four.

SCOTT J. W. Farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; born Geauga Co. Ohio, Oct. 27, 1825; Rep; Pres; owns 108 acres of land, value $6,480; lived in Ohio about 27 years; removed to 111. in 1852; was engaged in steamboating on the Mississippi river and tributaries from 1852 to 1866 as mate and captain; was in government service four-years, was in naval service; was captain of Government Transport; was with Gen. Banks' expedition up Red River, and with Gen. Sherman behind Vicksburg, and at battle of Pittsburg Landing; returned to this Co. in 1866; has held office of Township Assessor two terms; married Mrs. Margaret Dill, formerly Margaret Martin, of Tennessee, in Oct. 1864; she had two children.

SCOTT ROBERT J. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; born Rappahannock Co. Va. Aug. 14, 1847; Dem; Meth; owns 78 acres, value $3,120; lived in Virginia eight years, and came to this state, Henry Co. in 1855, and has lived here about 22 years, except short time in Iowa and Missouri; married Miss Olivia Dancer, July 13, 1871; she was from Richland Co. Ohio, born Jan. 25, 1854; she came to this state in 1859; lived in Fulton Co; went to Ohio, and returned here in 1871.

SEATON BENJAMIN W. Publisher Praitit Chief, Cambridge; born in England, Jan. 13, 1825, and came to this country in 1830; settled in Utica, N. Y., and lived there about 19 years; came to State of Illinois in 1850; studied law in the office of the late Samuel Beardsley, of New York; entered the office in 1846, and remained until 1850; engaging in the printing business in Chicago, he did not enter the profession; lived in Chicago, and published the Daily Argus; sold out the paper to the Democratic Press in 1852; went to Prairie City, in McDonough Co. in 1857, and published the Prairie City Chronicle one year, and came to this Co. in 1858; settled in Kewanee; published the Galva Union for two years; lived on farm in Wethersfield four years; started the Prairie Chief in 1868; removed to Toulon same year, and removed to this town in 1871; Dem; Epis; value of property $3,000; married Miss Julia E. Bond in Utica, N.Y. Dec. 30, 1849; they have seven children, four sons, three daughters; have lost three sons.

SHAFER H. A. Carpenter and Builder, Cambridge; born in Franklin, Center Co. Penn. Jan. n, 1833; Rep; Lib; value of property $1,000; they lived in Penn. about 40 years; he was a gunsmith by trade; came to Cambridge, Henry Co. in 1874; married Miss Sarah Jane Miller, July 4, 1863; she was from Venango Co. Penn; they have two children, one son and one daughter; have lost one son.

SHEPARD WILLIAM H. Attorney, Cambridge; born in Norfolk, St. Lawrence Co. N. Y. Sept. 18, 1836; he removed to Franklin Co. Vt. at an early age, and lived there about 24 years; he came to Cambridge, Henry Co. this state, Oct. 14, 1861, and has practiced his profession for 15 years; Rep; Lib; value of property He was twice elected Superintendent of Common Schools at Fairfax, Franklin Co. Vt., the first time when 21 years old; he represented this county and County of Rock Island, being the 2ist Senatorial District, in the State Senate of Illinois; was elected in 1872; he married Miss Mary Jackson, Nov. 29, 1862; she was from Westford, Vt. born Jan. 30, 1840; they have one child, son, William H. Shepard, Jr. born May 13, 1865.

SICKL/ER ROBERT, Butcher, Cambridge; born Germany, March 28, 1850; Dem; Lib; he lived in Germany eighteen years, and came to this country in 1868; lived in Geneseo five years; engaged in butchering business and has been in same business here about three years; married Miss Caroline Shumaker, of Pink Prairie, March 5, 1874; she was born May 5, 1856, they have two children - one daughter, Jeanette, born Jan. 23, 1875; one son, born Jan, 19, 1876.

SMITJELE GrEO. C. Publisher Henry Co. Chronicle, Cambridge; born in Onondaga Co. N.Y. July 28, 1838; he lived in New York State about twenty-five years; came to this state and county in 1867; was in the army, in the 35th Reg. N.Y. Infantry, under Gen. McLellan; he was mustered out as Regimental Commissary; Rep; Cong, pref; value property $6,000; he married Miss Josephine C. Combs, Sept. 14, 1864; she was born in Cazenovia, N.Y. June 6, 1842; they have one child, daughter, Clara Louise, born Oct. 16,

SROTJFE G-EO. W. Carpenter, Cambridge; born in Ohio, Oct. I, 1826, and lived in that State about twenty years, then removed to Kentucky and lived there about eleven years; came to Cambridge, Henry Co. in 1857. and has lived here twenty years; one of the early settlers; was in the army three years; enlisted Aug. 12, 1862, and was elected Capt. Co. H, H2th Reg. 111. Infantry; was wounded before Atlanta, Aug. 6, 1864; he was elected Sheriff of Henry Co. in the Fall of 1866; was ordained minister of the Church of Christ, Feb. 16, 1868; Rep; Christian; married Miss Elizabeth P. Sroufe, Nov. 21, 1850; she was born in Mason Co. Ky. Sept. 22, 1826; they have had six sons and one daughter, and have lost three sons and one daughter.

SPROUSE BENJAMIN, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Cambridge; born Augusta Co. Va. June 6, 1817; Dem; Meth. pref; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; lived in Virginia about thirtyfour years; removed to this state and county in 1851, and has lived here twenty-five years; holds office of Roadmaster; early settler; married Melinda Matheny, from Rockingham Co. Va; she died Dec. 30, 1874; has two children, sons, and lost one son.

STACKHOUSE WM. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Cambridge; born in Burlington, Vt. Feb. 9, 1814; Ind; Spiritualist; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; removed to Pa. at an early age, and lived there twenty-one years; came to this state and county in 1839, and has lived here on this farm thirty-seven years; one of the few early settlers now living; he broke the first prairie in this township; has carted his wheat to Chicago, 150 miles, and sold it for 44 cents per bushel; sold his pork for $1.25 per cwt; had to go to the Mississippi River to mill; has held office of School Director; married Miss Abigail Congdon, March 2, 1837; she was born in Wallmgford, Vt. June 23, 1820; they have five sons and lost ten children.

STEPHENS JOHN M. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Ulah; born in Knox Co. 111. Nov. 30, 1840; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land, value $5,000; lived in Knox Co. about twenty-one yeas; lived in Stark Co. seven years; came to Henry Co. in 1868; has lived here eight years; married Miss Martha Jane Brooks, Dec. 13, 1863; she was born in the State of Indiana, Dec. 18, 1845; they have four children, two daughters and two sons; lost one son.

STEWART JAMES W. Lumber Dealer, Cambridge; born in Geneseo, Henry Co. 111. on July 4, 1849; ne nas resided in this county twenty-seven years; was in the army, in the I3gth 111. Infantry, Western Army, at Cairo, Columbus and Memphis; he has been in business here for the past five years; firm of Stewart & Gaines, Lumber and Building Material; Rep; Cong, pref; he married Miss Julia E. Gaines, April 29, 1868; she was from Geneseo, Henry Co. Ill, and born March 21, 1848; they have three children, all sons; has held office of Town Trustee the last three years.

SUTTON WM. H. Farmer, Sec. i; P.O.Cambridge; born in Ulster Co. N.Y. Sept. 30, 1837; Rep; Lib; lived in New York State about eighteen years, except two years in Michigan; came to this state and county in 1856; has lived in this county twenty-one years; rents farm of 400 acres of N. B. Gould; he married Miss Maggie Nichols, Oct. 4, 1864; she was born in Sussex Co. N. J. Dec. 28, 1:844; they have two children : Ida N. born Sept. 30, 1870; Ralph Henry, born Nov. 14, 1872.

TAL.BOT GENETTE Mrs. widow; Sec. 16; P.O. Cambridge; born Otsego Co. N. Y. April 12, 1828; Lib; owns 78 acres land, value $4,000; she lived in New York State about eighteen years; removed to this State and county in Oct. 1846, and has lived here over thirty years; one of the oldest settlers; she married John Talbot in July, 1836; he was from State of New York; he died Oct. 8, 1867; she has five children, one son and four daughters; has lost five children.

TALBOT STEPHEN, Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Cambridge; born Otsego Co. N.Y. Dec. it, 1820; Ind; Lib; 80 acres land, \alue $5,000; lived in New York State twenty-four years, and removed to this state and county in 1844, and lias lived here over thirty-two years; one of earliest settlers, no houses on prairie at that time; was in the army, in II2th Reg. 111. Inf. under Gen. Sherman; he married Dency Tary, Jan. I, 1845; she was born Otsego Co. N.Y. Dec. 3, 1828; they have eight children, five sons and three daughteis; lost two daughters.

TALBOT WM. Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O.Cambridge; born in Otsego, N.Y. March 13, 1819; Dem; Bapt; owns 100 acres land, value $7,500; he lived in New York State twenty-five years, and removed to this state and county in 1844; was forty-five days coming by team; has lived here over thirty-two years; one of few earliest settlers now living; only Judge Tillson, W. A. Ayres and John Russell living in Cambridge then; has held the office of School Trustee twelve years, has been School Director twenty-eight years, Justice of the Peace eight years; he was the first member of the Baptist church in Cambridge; married Miss Mary Terry March 7, 1840; she was born Otsego Co. N.Y. July 6, 1822; they have nine children, six sons and three daughters; lost three sons.

TATTERSHALL B. F. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Ulah; born in London Co. Va. June 6, 1817; Rep; Freewill Bapt; owns 80 acres land, value $5.ooo; lived in Virginia eight years; lived in Ohio fourteen years; came to this State, Peoria County, 1839; lived there seventeen years; came to Henry Co. 1856, has lived here twenty years; has held office School Director and Roadmaster; married Barbara Isgrigg, of Ohio, in 1837; she died March 19, 1852; had six children; married Lucinda Jenkins March 13, 1853; she was born Frederick Co., Va., March 17, 1824; have four children.

TENXEY JOSEPH P. Farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Cambridge; born Hillsboro Co. N. H. Aug. 14, 1808; Ind; Lib; value of property $2,000; he lived in New Hampshire about twenty-eight years; removed to this state in 1837, to Mercer Co., and lived there about thirtyeight years; one of the earliest settlers; there was not a house within thirty-six miles east of him at that time; built first house on prairie; he held the office of Justice of the Peace for four years; his grandfather was captain in Revolutionary war; he married Miss Almira Merryman April 4, 1839; she was born in Maine, March 15, 1815; she died Jan. 22, 1863; has five children, and lost five children.

THATCHER MOSES W. Proprietor Thatcher House, Cambridge; born Norfolk Co. Mass. Nov. 22, 1823; he lived in Mass, about fifteen years; went to Pa. in 1838. ived there about three years; lived in New York State ten years, and lived in Ohio four years; he came to this state and county in 1854, and has lived here twenty-two years; Rep; Lib; value of property $5,000; he held the office of Justice of the Peace for eight years; has held the office of Town Assessor and School Trustee; married Miss Rosina Terpenning Feb. 8, 1849; she was born inCortlandCo. N.Y.; they have six children, five daughters and one son; have lost one son.

THOMPSON JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O.Cambridge; born Fountain Co. Ind. July 17,1827; Dem; Christian Union; owns 172 acres, value $7,500; livedfin Ind. nine years, and moved to Knox Co. 111. July 12, 1836, lived there fifteen years; came to this county in 1851, and has lived here twenty-five years, except four years in Knox Co; has held the offices of Supervisor, Road Commissioner, School Trustee and School Director; married Miss Adaline W. Capps Nov. 3, 1850; she was from Vermillion Co. Ind. born Jan. I, 1731; they have five children, one son and four daughters; lost two children.

TILLSOX JOSEPH Judge, P.O. Cambridge; bora Wrentham, Norfolk Co. Mass- March II, 1801; he lived in State of Mass, about thirty-five years, and removed to this state in 1836, and came to this county in 1837, and has lived here thirty-nine years; one of the earliest settlers; there was no one living in this township at that time; he was so conversant with the county in 1842 and i8d3 tnat he could name and locate every resident in the county; he was Probate Justice of the Peace; he was elected Judge of Henry County; he held office of ( 'ounty Surveyor, and also held office of Assessor; Rep; Cong; married Miss lulia Ann Rogers, of New York City, in 1842; she died Jan. 15, 1870; he married Columbia A. Dunn of Augusta, Ga. in 1874; he has three children, two sons and one daughter; one daughter died in infancy.

VANNICE WILLIAM J. Sheriff Henry Co. Cambridge; born in Montgomery Co. Ind- Feb. 17, 1838; he lived in State Ind. fourteen years, and came to this state to Henry Co. in 1852, and has lived here over 24 years; one of the early settlers; he has held office of Town Clerk and Assessor of Weller Township, in this county; he was elected Sheriff of Henry County, in 1874, and re-elected in 1876; Rep; Pres; he married Miss Nellie R. Boland, Dec. 24, 1866; she was born in St. Lawrence Co. N.Y. Jan. 24, 1844; they have two children, one son, William J. Vannice, jr. born Oct. 27, 1874, and one daughter, Emma E. Vannice, born Jan. 5, 1870. Mr. Vannice taught school ten years.

VINCENT M. L. Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O.Cambridge; born in Cattaraugus Co. N.Y. Jan. 28, 1836; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; he removed to this State, to Henry County, 1843, and has lived here thirty-three years; one of the earliest settlers; only one or two cabins in this town at that time; was in the army, in Co. C, H2th Regt. Til. Infantry; was in battles Knoxville, Resaca, Atlanta, and others, and was wounded at Kelly's Ford; married Miss Martha Clark, at Cambridge, March 23, 1866; she was born Fulton Co. Oct. 21, 1849; they have five children, four boys and one girl.

\VALKER A. B. Carriage Painter, Cambridge; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa. June 16, 1849; he removed to this State at an early age; came to this state. Henry County, in 1851; and has lived here ever since; Rep; Lib; he married Miss Anna E. Scoville, Dec. 23, 1874, she was from this state; they have one child, little girl, Lucia Isabell Walker, born Nov. 27, I875-

WALKER DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Cambridge; born in Aberdeen, Scotland, April 30, 1829; Rep; Pres; owns 160 acres of land, valued at §6,400; he lived in Scotland thirtynine years, and came to this country in July, 1868; came to State 111. to this county, same year, and has lived here nine years; married Miss Barbara Couper, June 6, 1853; s^e was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, May 6, 1832; they have six children, three sons and three daughters; lost one son.

WALSH THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Cambridge; born North of Ireland, in 1841; Rep; Lib; owns 157 acres of land, valued at $8,000; he lived in Ireland about ten years; came to this country 1851; lived in N.Y. City five years; lived in N.Y. State seven years; came to this state and county in 1864; has lived here twelve years; he married Miss Melinda Funk, Feb. 12, 1865; she was from Virginia; they have six children, three sons and three daughters; lost one son.

WELTON FRANK G. County Clerk; P.O. Cambridge; born New Haven, Conn. April 14, 1843; he lived in State Conn, eight years, and came to this State, Henry County, Town of Cambridge, in 1851, and has lived here over twenty-five years; one of the early settlers; he holds office of County Clerk; was elected in 1869. and re-elected in 1873; he was in the army, in 42d 111. Infantry; he lost his right leg at Dallas, Ga. in Sherman's Atlanta campaign; was also shot four times in one day; Rep; Lib; married Miss Mary Ella Clark, April 30, 1866; she was from Rockford, III; they have five children, two sons and three daughters.

WELTON STREET C. Lumber Merchant, Cambridge; born in Litchfield Co. Conn. Sept- 8, 1816; Dem; Epis; value property, $10,000; he lived in State Conn, about twenty-one years; then taught school in New Jersey for five years; he came to this state about 1844, and has lived in this county about twenty-nine years; one of the earliest settlers; only few persons here now that were here when he came; he has held office of Assessor of this town, and was School Director for twelve years; he married Miss Adeline Smith, of Orange, N. J; she was born March 20, 1824; they have one child, son, Alanson Welton; lost one son.