Freeport Township (part 4 of 10)

BENJAMIN GODDARD, retired ; residence, Webster street ; was born in Grafton Co., N. H., July 22, 18U4 ; his parents removed to Vermont when he was 2 years of age, and he grew up there ; after reaching manhood he went to St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., in 1825. A few years after that, on the 31st of May, 1829, he was united in marriage to Miss Mercy Ann Pierce, a native of Grafton, N. H.; she came to New York when 10 years of age ; they came West by wagon to Iowa, and were seven weeks on the way, and arrived in this county in December, 1835, and located about three miles from Freeport ; built a log house, and began making a farm ; they were among the very earHest settlers ; there were plenty of Indians, and Mrs. Goddard tells of how they used to come to the house when she was all alone, and want bread and moat, and more than once they understood that she was not frightened, and would not give them all the food in the house ; after living there three years, they moved to where the city is now located, and Mr. Goddard built the first house that was built in Freeport ; he had a farm adjoining the present town site ; they kept hotel for some years, it being the old Stage House ; he bought a saw-mill and run it about twenty years; in 1860, he engaged in the flouring-mill business, and since then he has been interested in that business, which is now managed by his son. Mr. and Mrs. Goddard are the oldest living settlers of Freeport ; there is no one living now that was here when they came ; when they first came, he only had his team and the little furniture they brought with them ; he now owns 170 acres of good land adjoining the city limits, besides city property ; owes his success to his own efforts ; he has seen good winter wheat sell for 25 cents per bushel ; he relates of a man named Hill who carted a load of wheat to Chicago, and his expenses for the trip were $9 more than he got for the wheat. Mr. and Mrs. Goddard have four children - Miriam (now Mrs. Frisbie), Alpheus P., Benjamin E. and Byron S.; they lost one son - Franklin.

A. P. GODDARD, proprietor of Goddard's Flouring Mills; residence ott Webster street ; is a son of Benjamin and Mercy Pierce Goddard, the oldest living settlers of the City of Freeport, and was born in Franklin Co., N. Y., Aug. 29, 1833; he came with his parents by wagon from that State to Illinois; they arrived here in De- cember, 1835 ; though he was only 2 years of age, he remembers coming; his parents located three miles from Freeport for several years, and in 1838 they moved from where they lived to where the town is now located ; he grew up to manhood and has lived here since then, except a short time in Iowa. During the war he enlisted in the 93d I. V. I., and was commissioned 1st Lieutenant of Co. D ; he participated in the siege of Vicksburg, and in the battles of Jackson aud Champion Hill ; after serving two years he was obHged to resign his commission on account of ill health. He returned, built a mill, and engaged in the milling business, and has so continued since then ; in 1875 he was elected Mayor of the city, and re-elected in 1876, and held that office two years ; he has also held the office of City Alderman and County Supervisor. In October, 18(i6, Mr. Groddard was united in marriage to Miss Mercy Pierce, a native of New York ; they have three children - Hannah F., Alpheus T. and Jennie May.

THOMAS F. GOODHUE, attomey-at-law and Justice of the Peace, corner Stephenson and Exchange streets; is a native of Belfast, Me., and was born Aug. 9, 1812; he grew up to manhood and received his education in New Engl&nd ; ho studied law in Troy, N. Y., and was admitted to the bar in Albany, in October, 1838 ; he engaged in the practice of law in the city of New York, and continued four years ; he came West, to Illinois, and arrived in Stephenson Co. in May, 1842 ; he settled in Freeport, and engaged in the practice of law. A few years after coming here, in 1846, he married Miss Mary Strocky, a native of Germany ; they have four children - Charles F., Kate, Robert and Jennie. Mr. Goodhue has practiced law in this county thirty-eight years, a greater length of time*than any attorney now in practice here, and there are very few who remember as many incidents of the early days of litigation in this county as he ; he has held the offices of City Attorney and Justice of the Peace.

A. T. GREEN, attorney and counselor at law, corner Exchange and Stephenson streets; is a native of Orange Co., N. Y., and was born Aug. 6, 1815 ; he grew up and learned the tailor's trade. After reaching manhood he came West to Illinois, and arrived in Stephenson Co., Oct. 10, 1839 ; he walked from Rockford, and just before he came to the village of Freeport he stopped on the hill and sat on a stump ; he counted forty roofs of all kinds, and it was all the town then contained. He began working at the "tailor's trade. A few years after coming here, in 1845, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Ordway, a native of New Hampshire ; he afterward studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1854. He was appointed Postmaster, under President Tyler, in 1843, and held that office during the administration of President Polk. Mr. Green was an early advocate of the free school system, and has always been prominently identified with educational interests since then. There are only two or three h< re now that were here when he came. His wife, Mrs. Green, died in 1851 ; subsequently, in 1856, he was married to Miss Orissa B. Richards, of the same place. Mr. Green has three sons - Charles T., attomey-at-law; Edward B., in store here; William A., in a bank at Lincoln, Neb. During the war, Charles enlisted and served in the 17th I. V. C, Co. M. and was afterward transferred to the Government Naval Academy.

J. A. GRIMES, proprietor of the Farmer's Store, and dealer in dry goods, groceries and provisions, Stephenson street, between Adams and Mechanic ; is a native of Holmes Co., Ohio, and was born Oct. 20, 1837 ; his parents came to Stephenson Co. in 1849, and he grew up and attended school here. After reaching manhood he engaged in the grain trade, and has been engaged in business here since then. He was elected and served as a member of the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Grimes was united in marriage to Miss Mary Cornelius, a native of Pennsylvania, June 1, 1862; they have one daughter - Effie E.

li. W. GFITE AF, cashier of the Second National Bank, Freeport ; is a native of New York State, and was born in Utica, Oneida Co., March 3, 1810 ; he grew up to manhood in that State. He came to Michigan, and engaged in mercantile business at Ann Arbor; remained there a short time; in 1838, he came to Illinois, and settled in Freeport in the month of October of that year ; he engaged in the mercantile business near where the depot is now located. In 1840, he was appointed Postmaster under President Harrison, and held that office several years. In 1841, Mr. Guiteau became embarrassed in his business ; but he paid all of his creditors in full, though he sacrificed all he had in doing so. He entered the post office, and, after serving there for some time, was appointed Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court, and was afterward elected Clerk of that court, and held that office four years, and declined to become a candidate for re-election. He was afterward appointed, and served again as Deputy Clerk. Upon the organization of the Second National Bank he became book-keeper, and served in that capacity for one year, and then was elected cashier of the bank in April, 1865, and since then has occupied that position. Mr. Guiteau is a man of unswerving integrity, and enjoyed the confidence of the President and Board of Directors of the bank to such an extent that for a long time he has had the responsible management of the bank. Mr. Guiteau was elected the First County Commissioner of Schools. He was instrumental in organizing here the union system of graded schools, this being the second place in the State to adopt this system, Chicago being the first and Freeport the second. He was also the first Police Magistrate elected in the city. In 1833, Mr. Guiteau was united in marriage to Miss Jane Howe, daughter of Maj. John Howe, of Antwerp, Jefferson Co., N. Y. ; she died in 1848 ; in 1854, he was married to his present wife, Maria Blood, of Cazenovia, N. Y. ; he has four children.

FRED CrUXD, Secretary of the German Insurance Company ; office, corner Exchange and Bridge streets , is a native of Germany, and was born in the Grand Duchy of Baden, Nov. 13, 1846 ; his parents came to Stephenson Co. in 1848 ; he grew up and attended school here. After reaching manhood, upon the organization of the German Insurance Company, he was elected Secretary of the company in 1867 ; since then he has held that position, and has managed the affairs of the company with great ability, and through his energetic and successful management the company has reached a very prosperous condition.

F. W. HANCE, physician and surgeon, Stephenson street, west of Walnut; is a native of Belmont Co., Ohio, and was burn July 3, 1825 ; he grew up to manhood and received his education in that State, completing his literary course at Franklin College, Athens, Ohio ; he studied medicine and graduated at the University of Pennsylvania in 1849; after graduating, he practiced medicine in Bridgeport, Ohio; he came to Illinois and located in Freeport in May, 1853, and engaged in the practice of medicine. Dr. Hance has practiced his profession here since then ; he was elected Mayor of Freeport in 1861. In 1849, Dr. Hance was united in marriage to Misa Mary B. Chamberlain, a native of New York ; she died Sept. 24, 1873.

CAPT. J. R. HARDIXdr, clerk in railway mail service, is a native of Oxfordshire, England ; he came to the United States in 1857, and came to Stephenson Co. the same year. Upon the breaking-out of the rebellion he enlisted under the first call for troops, in Co. A, 11th Regiment I. V. I. ; he remained with the 11th Regiment until the fall of Vicksburg ; he then was authorized to aid in raising a colored regiment, and was commissioned First Lieutenant ; after serving only a few months was promoted and commissioned Captain; he was slightly wounded in the storming of Fort Blakeley. He remained in the service until February, 1866, and then returned here and engaged in the clothing business ; ho was appointed to his present position in the railway mail service in 1869. In 1864, Capt. Harding was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth A. Wurts, of this city ; she died in May, 1879, leaving three children - Carrie, John and Nettie.

SAMUEIi B. HARRIS, residence corner Stephenson and Foley streets, Freeport ; is a native of Union Co., Penn., and was born Sept. 2, 1824 ; he came West to Illinois, and arrived in Stephenson Co. in March, 1848. The following year he was appointed Deputy Postmaster ; he afterward, for many years, was engaged in selling goods and book-keeping ; in 1867, he was elected a member of the Board of Supervisors, and was again re-elected ; he held that office two terms and declined a renom- iuation ; he was also engaged in the grain and lumber business. Mr. Harris was married June 11, 1850, to Miss Anna E. Van Dyke; she came here with her parents in 1843; they have three children - Jennie B., Carrie D. and Anna B. ; they have lost four children - James A., Linda, Bertie, and Lizzie D.

WILL.IA9I HARRIS, with Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R. R. ; residence corner Taylor avenue and Henderson street ; was born in Cornwall Co., England Nov. 15, 1817 ; he emigrated to America in 1854, and came to Freeport in'l86U, and entered the employ of the railroad, and, except a short time, has been connected with the railroad here since then. In the spring of 1854, Mr. Harris was united in marriage to Miss Emma Harris, a native of Cornwall Co., England ; they have two sons WiTliam, engaged in business in this city, and Frank, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Harris have a very attractive home.

JACOB HARTM AN, contractor and builder ; is a native of Union Co., Penn., and was born Feb. 1, 1820 ; his parents came to Sandusky Co., Ohio, when he was 10 years of age, and he grew up there and learned the trade of carpenter and joiner; he came west to Stephenson Co. in October of 1848, settled in Freeport, and began working at his trade ; Mr. Hartman has been engaged in building for thirtytwo years, and is the oldest in the business here. In August, 1852, Mr. Hartman was united in marriage to Miss Melvina Thomas, a native of York Co., Penn. ; they have one daughter - Mary Lucinda, now Mrs. W. W. Sanderson, of this city ; they have lost two sons - Jacob and George W.

JOHX HART, of the Farmers' Association, corner Stephenson and Adams streets; is a native of Indiana, and was born April 22, 1831 ; his father came to this county in 1836, and the family all came in April, 1837, and were among the earliest settlefs ; he grew up to manhood here and engaged in farming ; he continued farming and stock-raising until 1877, when he came in the city ; he was elected to his present position of Superintendent and Manager of the Farmers' Co-operative Association in 1879. He has held the office of Highway Commissioner, and was elected a member of the Board of Supervisors, and held that office several terms. During the war he enlisted, Aug. 30. 1862, in the 46th I. V. I., and served until the close of the war, and was mustered out June 19, 1865 ; there were five brothers of them in the service, and all returned safe and unhurt. In April, 1852, Mr. Hart was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca A. Sheetz, a native of Pennsylvania ; they have three children - Albert W., Orton and Maurice.

D. M. HART, of the firm of Kundinger & Hart, dealers in clothing and gentlemen's furnishing goods, 123 Stephenson street; is a native of Stephenson Co., and was born Nov. 25, 1837; he grew up and attended school here; after reaching manhood, he entered a store as clerk, and afterward engaged in the grocery trade, and carried on that business for seven years; in 1874, he engaged in his present business, and the firm of Kundinger & Hart carry on a successful trade. Mr. Hart has lived in this county forty-three years, and is one of the oldest native-born citizens now living here. During the war he enlisted for three years, in Co. A, 46th I. V. I. ; after serving one year he was discharged, on account of disability. In 1858, he was united in marriage to Miss E. V. Best, a native of Pennsylvania ; they have three children - Eva L., Walter E. and Arthur.

R, F. HAYES, homoeopathic physician and surgeon; office 105 Stephenson street; is a native of Union Co., Penn., and was born Feb. 29, 1832; he grew up to manhood and received his education in that State ; he studied medicine and graduated at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, in 1858 ; the following year he came West to Illinois, and located in this county, and has practiced his profession many years. Dr. Hayes was united in marriage to Miss Annie R. Aurand, from Pennsylvania, July 4, 1861 ; they have three children - Harry A., Grace M. and Lalon Z.

E. HELLER, manufacturer and dealer in furs, hats and caps. No. 82 Stephenson street; is a native of Germany, and was born in Prussia June 4, 1824; he grew up to manhood there, and served apprenticeship to the furrier's trade ; he came to this country in 1849 ; he engaged in manufacturing furs in Boston, and continued for seven years; he came West to Illinois and located in Freeport in March, 1857 ; in the fall of the same year he engaged in his present business ; he went to New York and bought a stock of goods without any money - they trusted him because of his good character ; he has carried on the business here over twenty-three years, and has occupied his present location twenty years ; he began without anything, and, by industry and fair dealing, las established a good reputation and built up a good trade. In September, 1853, he married Miss Mary Ann Schoettle, from New York ; they have six children - Emma, Alfred, Willie, Nettie, Edmund and Mamie.

J. W. HENMEY, of the firm of J. W. Henney & Co., manufacturers of carriages, buggies and road wagons, corner Bridge and Adams streets ; is a native of Center Co., Penn., and was born Sept. 23, 184U ; his parents came West to this county in 1848 ; after being here a short time they returned to Pennsylvania, and, in 1854, they came again to this county and located permanently. His father was a carriagemaker, and he learned his trade of him, serving a thorough apprenticeship ; he afterward worked eleven years in carriage paint works ; in 1868, he established his present business at Cedarville, and successfully carried on the business there until December, 1879, when he removed his manufacturing business to this city. Mr. Henney was united in marriage, May 26, 1869, to Miss Agnes A. Bennethum, a native of Pennsylvania ; they have two daughters - Lilly and Mamie, and have lost one son - Arthur.

MATHIAS HETTINGER, senior member of the banking house of M. Hettinger, Collmann Brothers & Co., merchant; was born in Keffenach, Alsace-Loraine, France, Jan. 24, 1819, beingtheson of Joseph and Magdalena (Plugmacher) Hettinger ; he was educated in his native place, and in 1836, in company with an elder brother, emigrated to America; they located at Williamsville, N. Y., where Mathias worked at the trade of wagon-making for two years, and then removed to Canton, Ohio ; from this place he went to Portsmouth, Ohio, where he stayed three years, and engaged during this period in the manufacture of plows ; in 1841, he removed to Freeport, 111., and worked as journeyman at wagon-making for a short time, and during the same year started a shop on a small scale for manufacturing and repairing wagons, buggies, etc. ; he added to this enterprise a blacksmith shcp, and employed about seven hands ; in the year 1845, he surrendered this business and purchased a brewery, known as the " Yellow Creek " brewery, and continued this establishment for twenty-two years ; during this time some important changes occurred by the admission and retirement of one or two partners ; Mr. Hettinger also, during this period, bought and cultivated a farm in the neighborhood ; in 1865, he was prominently concerned in the formation of the German Insurance Company of Freeport, of which he was the first President ; he was chosen to this position in 1866, and retained it until 1871, when he retired for two years ; again, in 1873, he resumed this office, and now fills it; in 1867, he gave up the brewing business, in which he had made a fine reputation and amassed a fortune, and in 1870, in partnership with Francis Boekie, commenced to deal in grain ; during this year Mr. Boekie retired, and Jacob Williams become a partner, the firm being known as Hettinger & Williams ; the business was enlarged to include transactions in coal and salt ; they shipped large quantities of ground feed to North Wisconsin and other points ; in 1876, he engaged in the banking bu.siness, the firm being M. Hettinger, Collmann Brothers & Co. ; 31 r. Hettinger has been Supervisor of the town of Silver Creek and Freeport, as well as Alderman of the latter city ; he was one of the committee appointed to erect the new Freeport Court House, and in all his public service has filled his duties with ability and fidelity. In 1845, he was married to CordeHa Torry, of Freeport, who died in 1851 ; in 1856, he was married to Elizabeth Gund, of Freeport.

C. M. HILLEBRAIVD, physician and surgeon, 125 Stephenson street. Is a native of Germany, and was born in Prussia, Feb. 2, 1842 ; he grew up and attended school there until 13 years of age, and came with his parents to America in 1855; they came to Stephenson Co. the same year ; he completed his education and studied medicine, and finally graduated at the University of Berlin, in PruRsia, in 1868 ; he jeturned to Freeport and engaged in the practice of medicine, and since then for the past twelve years has practiced his profession here. He has held the office of County Physician for many years. Dr. Hillebrand was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Wenzel, a native of Quincy, III., Dec. 31, 1868; they have five children - Fred, Lillie, Ella, Arthur and Homer ; they have lost one daughter, Lydia.

JACOB HIjHE, proprietor Hime's Cooper Works, corner Jackson and Liberty streets; was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Feb. 15, 1820; his parents came to this country in 1825; he lived in Pennsylvania and learned his trade there; he came to Stephenson Co. in May, 1848, and began working at his trade; he carried on the business until 1868, when he went to Grant Co., Wis., and engaged in manufacturing staves and in steam-boating, and carried on a large business ; he returned to Freeport in May, 1877, and again established his present bu.sinets and has a large, extensive trade ; when he began he had nothing, but by industry and close attention to business has succeeded. He has held the office of City Alderman. He married Miss Saloma De Walt, a native of Pennsylvania, Feb. 7, 1841 ; they have five clildren - Amos, Jacob, Annestatia, Levi L. Anna 0.; they have lost three children.

C. M. HINEIilNE, contractor and builder. Galena street; is a native of Northampton Co., Penn., and was born Oct. 31, 1829 ; he grew up to manhood there and served apprenticeship as carpenter and joiner ; he came west to Illinois and located in Freeport in December, 1855, and began working at his trade; he is, with one exception, the oldest builder now in business here, having been engaged in building for the past twenty-five years ; he has erected some of the best buildings in Freeport. In 1850, Mr. Hineline was united in marriage to Miss Emma Lattig, a native of Easton, Penn.; they have had nine children, six of whom are living - Anna, Sarah, James, Harry, William and Emma.

JOHIV HOEBEli, dealer in wines and liquors. No. 79 Stephenson street; ia a native of Germany and was born in Rhenish-Bavaria Nov. 27, 1825 ; when a boy of only 14 years of age, he came alone to this country ; he came West to Illinois from Logansport, Ind. ; he came by team to Stephenson Co., and arrived in Freeport Aug. 18, 1842 ; the first man he spoke to after coming here was M. Hettinger; he was one of the early settlers here ; he engaged in shoe-making and carried on that business for some years; he entered the hardware house of Fred Bartlett and remained with him about ten years, and afterward engaged in his present business; Mr. Hoebel has lived in Freeport thirty -eight years ; there are few persons who recollect more distinctly the incidents of early days. He has been elected three times to the office of City Alderman, and has held the office of City Treasurer ; he is a member of Freeport Lodge, I. 0. O F., and has been prominently connected with the order for many years ; has held the position of Noble Grand, and was three times elected representative to the Grand Lodge of the State ; he is also a member of Stephen A. Douglas Encampment, and was twice elected Representative to the Grand Encampment. Mr. Hoebel was united in marriage, Oct. 15, 1848, to Miss Catharine Baier, a native of Rhine- Bavaria, Germany; they have five children - Catharine, Philip, Mary, Maggie and Hans; they have lost two children.

DANIEL HOOVER, manufacturer of laundry and toilet soaps, nor h of the river; residence, Wyandot street ; is a native of Franklin Co., and was born July 9, 1828 ; when 13 years of age, come to Ohio, and came to Ogle Co., 111., in 1857 ; he came to this county in 1865. Just after coming here, he enlisted in the 15th I. V. I., Co. C, and served until the close of the war. In the spring of 1866, he established the soap business in a small way, gathering his grease with a wheelbarrow ; he has continued in the business since then, and has built up a good trade ; his factory was burned Jan. 28, 1880 ; he immediately rebuilt, and it was again destroyed by fire on Feb. 20, 1880 ; he has since rebuilt, and is in running order, and manufacturing 25,000 pounds monthly ; he also carries on the rendering business. Mr. Hoover married Miss Rebecca Kirk, a native of Stark Co., Ohio, Sept. 22, 1853; they have seven children - Albert M., Cora A., Willis C, Frank E., Clara V., George W. and Myrtle.

ML. HIJBER, proprietor Western Brewery, Galena avenue; was born in Alsace, France, Oct. 24, 1838 ; he came to the United States when 12 years of age, and came to Freeport May 6, 1850 ; be grew up and has lived here over thirty years; he engaged in his present business in January, 1880. In 1859, he married Miss Susanna "Wyant, a native of Prussia ; they have six children - Mary, Emma, Susanna, Margaret, John and Frank.

H. C. HUTCHISON, City Clerk, Freeport; is a native of Center Co., Penn. and was born Sept. 30, 1835 ; he grew up and attended school there, and completed' his education in Massachusetts; he engaged in teaching, arid afterward in mercantile business, until the war ; and during the war he was Military Transportation Agent at Jeffersonville, Ind. ; he came to Freeport in 1865 ; has been engaged in book-keeping ; was elected City Clerk in April, 1880. He married Miss Helen Smythe Nov. 25, 1862 ; she is a native of Center Co., Penn.

HOIiLIS JEWELli, capitalist, residence, Stephenson street; was born at St. Albans, Franklin Co., Vt., Dec. 25, 1813; his parents were HoUis Jewell and Elizabeth (Goddard) Jewell ; his education was derived from the public schools, supplemented by after study and observation. In 1831, when 18 years of age, he left his home with only $50, and went to Albion, N. Y., where he learned the trade of a carpenter, remaining there the succeeding three years ; in 1835, he removed to Cleveland, Ohio, and for a year pursued his trade there ; in 1837, he went to Chillicothe, Ohio, and was engaged in the building of the aqueduct over Flint Creek for the Staie Canal; finally, in 1840, he settled in Freeport, 111., where he has since permanently resided. He established himself in business her;e as a wagon and buggy builder, an occupation in which he was engaged for ten years ; in 1850, in consequence of bad health, he retired from active business life, and for several years was compelled to travel continuously, in order to regain his forces ; in 1857, his health being improved, he turned his attention to real estate operations, the loaning of money, etc. He has devoted much, both of his time and means, to the support of the Methodist Church in Freeport, of which he is a zealous and active member. Two of the Methodist Churches of this city owe their existence and prosperity largely to him, while in the case of one of these, the Embury Methodist Episcopal Church, his services were so highly appreciated that it was deemed by the managers a fitting measure, to inscribe his name on the church bell. Starting away from home to begin life with only $50 in his pocket, Mr. Jewell, by his industry, integrity and liberality, though sufi'ering from ill health over quarter of a century, has become one of Freeport's most successful business men; though suffering constantly, his life has been one of good cheer to every one with whom he came in contact, and he has a helpful word for all. Soon after coming here, in 1842, Mr. Jewell married Mrs. Melinda Webb, formerly Miss Melinda Root, a native of New York State ; she married Levi J. Webb in 1838 ; they came to Freeport the same year; he died in 1841, leaving two daugthers, only one of whom suvives, Sarah Amelia, now Mrs. J. H. Staver; Mary Adelia died June 29, 1847. Mr. and Mrs. Jewell have had three children, none of whom survive - Pathenia, died July 9, 1847 ; Francis, died Oct. 14, 1850 ; Rosalia, died Feb. 13, 1853.

THOMAS W. JOHNSON, retired, residence, Galena avenue ; is a native of England, and was born Jan. 19, 1825 ; he came to the United States when only 14 years of age ; landed in New Orleans, came up the river to Galena, and walked from Galena to Freeport, and arrived here in the spring of 1839 ; he grew up and attended school here, working his own way, sawing wood to pay for his schooling. His industry attracted the attention of Mr. D. A. Knowlton, a prominent citizen and a leading merchant of Freeport, and he oifered him a situation as clerk in his store ; he accepted it, and received $50 and his board as compensation the first year ; he remained with Mr. Knowlton for eight years, saving his earnings and investing in real estate. In 1853, Mr. Johnson was united in marriage to Miss Emily Lezotte, she is a native of Vermont, but of French descent. Mr. Johnson was with Mr. George Maynard, now the oldest merchant in the city, and remained with him for eighteen years, a part of the time, having the entire charge of the business, which he successfully managed with acknowledged ability ; his success in life is owing to his own efibrts, his industry and integrity. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have two children - one son, Holland C, and one daughter,

F. li. JOWES, proprietor of the 99-cent store, Stephenson street ; is a native of Stephenson Co., and was born at Eleroy Oct. 6, 1853; he grew up and attended school here ; after reaching manhood, he sold goods on the road for four years, and established his pre.-ent business in 1879, and is building up a good trade ; he is a member of Winnesheik L )dge, I. 0. O. F., and also belongs to the encampment. Mr. Jones was united in marriage, Sept. 23d, 1878, to Miss A. V. Gilman, a native of Stephenson Co.; they have one daughter - Flora Imogene

F. E. .f OI^ELi, City Surveyor ; is a native of Austria, and was born June 26, 1840 ; he grew up and attended school there, and completed his education in engineering and architecture in Vienna, Austria; he came to the United States in 1866, and the following year came to Freeport ; he has been engaged in surveying and engineering; he was elected County Surveyor and held that office four years; he was elected City Surveyor in 1875, and is now serving his fourth term in that office ; Mr. Josel has had large experience in his profession ; has made the only accurate map of the city. He married Miss Sophia Koehler, a native of Austria, Feb. 17, 1856 ; they have had one son, who is not living.

LOUIS JUNGrKUNZ, shaving and hair-dressing saloon, Chicago street ; was born in Bavaria, Germany, June 12, 1833 ; he came to the United States in 1853, and the following year he came to Stephenson Co. and located in Freeport, and established his present business ; he has carried on the business over a quarter of a century - a longer time than any barber in Stephenson Co. In 1856, he married Miss Caroline Lucke, a native of Prussia, Germany ; they have four children - Adele W., William Fred, Julia and Louie R.; Mr. Jungkunz belongs to Freeport Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., and to the Stephen A. Douglas Encampment.

REV. CLEIttENT KAI.VELAGE, Pastor St. Joseph German Catholic Church ; is a native of Oldenberg, Germany, and was born Nov. 23, 1845 ; he came to the United States in 1858, and received his education at St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee, and in Chicago, and was ordained in Milwaukee Jan. 29, 1869 ; he first officiated over St. Francis' Church, Ottawa, 111., and remained there five years, and in 1874 was appoiuted Pastor of St. Joseph Church, and since then has officiated.

JOHN KERCH, proprietor of the New York House, 53 Galena street ; is a native of Germany, and was born March 5, 1819 ; he came to the United States in 1842, and came to Stephenson Co. and settled in Freeport in December, 1853 ; the following year he opened a hotel, and has carried on the hotel business since then, a period of twenty-six years ; the New York House is the oldest hotel in Freeport. In 1845, Mr. Kerch married Miss Mary Hoof, a native of Germany ; they have one daughter - Mary Kerch.

I. F. KLECKNER, County Clerk, Freeport; is a native of Stephenson Co., and was born Jan. 31, 1843 ; he grew up to manhood on his father's farm. Upon the breaking-out of the war in 1861, when only 18 years of age, he enlisted in Co. B, 46th I. V. I.; he participated in the battles of Fort Donelson and Shiloh, and was severely wounded at Shiloh. After his return, he entered school, and afterward engaged in teaching; he was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1869, and held that office four years ; in 1873, he was elected County Clerk, and was re-elected in 1877. Mr. Kleckner was united in marriage to Miss Emma T. Robinson, from Tazewell Co., 111., in 1870 ; they have two daughters - Eva and Cora.

I. KLEIX, wagon and carriage manufacturer, Bridge street; was born in Prussia March 3, 1834; he grew up ami besraii to learn his trade there; he came to America in 1854, finished learning his trade in New York State, and came to Chicago and worked in the extensive wagon factory of Peter Schuttler ; he came to Freeport in 1856, and established his present business in 1859; has successfully carried it on for twenty-one years, and has a large trade. In 1858, he married Miss Elizabeth Miller, a native of Germany ; she came to this country when only 3 years of age ; they have

DEXTER A. KNOWIiTON", deceased; was born in Fairfield, Herkimer Co., N. Y., March 3, 1812; during his infancy, his parents moved to the hills of Chautauqua Co., in the western part of the Stare ; here, upon a farm in the town of Stockton, were passed his childhood and youth ; his parents were poor, but devout Christians, and trained their children in habits of frugality and industry ; even in his b'jyhood he exhibited much of the energy and thriftiness which, more fully developed in after years, paved for him the way leadipg to his present prominent and enviable position ; as he grew older, he manifested an ardent desire to engage in trade, or enter a store for the purpose of procuring an insight into the details and workings of active business life, but his father, dreading the baneful effects of evil associations, endeavored to fix his attention on farming and agricultural pursuits ; he was resolved, however, to follow the bent of his inclinations, and, not desiring to succeed at the tr.de of shoemaker, which his parents had desired that he sliould embrace, determined to prepare himself to enter into a mercantile business, by securing a more thorough and varied education ; after much opposition on the part of his father, who held in detfestation the loose and vicious courses of many of the careless students, he succeeded, finally, in entering the academy then flourishing at Fredonia, and there pr.^secuted diligently his studies, in the interim, b^ means of his own exertions, paying for his board and tuition, and also furnishing a man to take his place on the parental farm; shortly before arriving at his majority, he returned to his home fully decided to leave the farm, and find employment in a store or mercantile house ; in 1838, he started on a peddling trip to the West, and in January, 1839, settled at Freeport, 111., where he opened a general store, meeting with gratifying success; in 1842, he first went to New York to buy goods, and soon established his credit in that city, and also in Chicago; in 1843, began his investments and operations in real estate, those ventures resulting, ultimately, in the Knowlton Additions to the town of Freeport, from which he realized a large sum of money ; during 1847-48, he bought wheat heavily, in opposition to all the merchants of the town, and succeeded finally in carrying his intentions to a victorious issue ; he was importantly and pecuniarily interested in the Galena & Chicago Union Kailroad, which was one of the first roads projected out of Chicago ; in 1850, he was elected a Director of the company, and during the following twelve year< was annually re-elected to the same position, whose duties he performed with energy and ability ; he never cared for or sought political preferment, and when the nomination for Governor of the State was urged upon him by the Free-Soil party, he accepted it only because he knew that its powers were too weak to elect its candidate; in 1855, he built a house at Westfield, N. Y., purposing to withdraw from the turmoil of active business life, but he was restless in the retirement, which cramped his energies and activities; in 1861, he purchased, for $100,000, the Empire Spring at Saratoga, and afterward joined the proprietors of the famous Congress Spring, and, in conjunction with them, organized the Congress and Empire Spring Company ; after living on Brooklyn Heights for a period of four years, he returned to Freeport, 111., in 1870, in order to be near his six children ; three of his sons were associated with him in the banking business in this town, and are favorably known for their business abilities and trustworthiness. He was married, Jan. 15, 1834, to Evelina Arnold, to whom he attributes a great measure of his success in life, and who died in August. 1874. He continued in the banking business until his death, which occurred March 10, 1876.

H. P. KOCHSMEIER, foreman of factory of William P. Emmert ; is a native of Stephenson Co., and was born in Freeport, July 27, 1851 ; he grew up and attended school and learned his trade here, and worked in manufacturing agricultural implements for some years ; he has held the position of foreman of the factory of W. P. Emmert since 1875. Mr. Kochsmeier was united in marriage to Miss Djra A. Jastram, in this city, May 20, 1878.

JOHN KOEHLER, proprietor livery, sale and boarding stable, corner Mechanic and Galena streets ; is a native of the State of Ohio, and was born Oct. 26,

1837 ; his parents came to Stephenson Co. in 1839, and he grew up to manhood on a farm ; in 1862, he engaged in his present business, and has carried it on for the past eighteen years ; he has a nice stock of horses and has a good trade ; he is a member of Freeport Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., and also of the Encampment and the Germania Society. He married Miss Theresa Miller, in this city, Dec. 18, 1861 ; she is a native of Germany ; they have six children - Eda, Emma, Clara, Otto, Florence and Walter.

A. C. KRAFT, of the firm of Kraft Brothers, proprietors of Kraft's Hotel, east side the river; is a native of Baden, Germany, and was horn April 11, 1843 ; he came to the United States in 1 854, and came to Freeport the same year ; he grew up and attended school in this State and Iowa ; he has resided here permanently since 1867 ; he built the Kraft House in 1870, and since then the Kraft Brothers have conducted this hotel. In October, 1867, Mr. Kraft married Miss Matilda Zimmer, a native of Hanover, Germany ; they have one son - Arthur W.

EDWARD KRAFT, of the firm of Kraft Brothers, proprietors Kraft House; was born in Baden, Germany, in 1847; came to America in 1854; he grew up to manhood in this State and Iowa; he has lived here since 1863; learned the baker's trade, and in 1870 engaged in the hotel business, built the Kraft House, and have conducted it since then. In 1873, he married Miss Agnes Hess, of Darlington, Wis.

JACOR KROHN, manufacturer of fine cigars and wholesale dealer in cigars, tobacco and smoking goods, 103 Stephenson street; is a native of Germany, and was born in Prussia, Feb. 22, 1832; he grew up and learned the trade of manufacturer of cigars and tobacco ; after reaching manhood he came to the United States, in 1852 ; he came West, to Illinois and located in Freeport in May, 1855, and established his present business in a small place on Stephenson street ; thoroughly understanding his business and applying himself closely, he built up a good trade, and has successfully carried on the business over a quarter of a century. Two years after coming to Freeport, Mr. Krohn returned to New York, and on the 22d of March, 1857, was united in marriage to Miss Dora Fleischman, a native of Bavaria, Germany. Mr. Krohn has held many offices of honor and trust; in 1864 he was elected Alderman, and was re-elected to the same position in 1866; in 1873 he was elected Mayor of the city, and in 1875 he was elected Supervisor, and was a member of the Building Committee for building the court house, and gave it his personal attention; in 1877 he was again elected Mayor of the city ; he was a member of the Board of Education three years, and was chosen President of the board one year. Mr. Krohn is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and has been prominently identified with the order for a quarter of a century ; while living in iNew York he joined Ulster Lodge 193 A., F. & A. M., at Saugerties, Feb. 7, 1855 ; after coming to Freeport in 1856 he joined Excelsior Lodge, 97 ; he is also a member of Freeport Chapter, and is serving his second term as presiding officer of that body ; he also belongs to the Freeport Consistory, and has held the position of Treasurer for the past three years ; he has held the position of Grand Junior Warden and Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge ; was elected Grand High Priest, and afterward, in 1875, was elected Grand Patriarch; in 1876 was elected Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge ; he is a Director in the Illinois Masonic Benevolent Society, and holds the responsible position of Chairman of Finance Committee, and to his earnest efforts more than any one else does the society owe the establishment of its permanent reserve surplus fund ; there are few men better known to the order in this State than Mr. Krohn ; Mr. Krohn is also prominently connected with the fraternity of I. 0. 0. F. ; he became a member of Winnesheik Lodge, No. 30, in 1856; in the following year he withdrew to organize Freeport Lodge, No. 239, and was one of the charter members ; he was a member of Western Star Encampment, No. 25 ; he afterward was prominent in organizing Stephen A. Douglas Encampment, No. 100, and was chosen the first presiding officer of that body. Mr. Krohn has been actively and prominently identified with the interests of Freeport and Stephenson Co. for twenty-five years, and is noted for his generosity, and is one of the most successful men in this section of the State. He has been a Director of the Second National Bank for many years. Mr. and Mrs.

Krohn have eight children - one son and seven daughters ; they have one of the finest and most attractive homes in the city or in this part of the State.

|>, K.UEHNER, wholesale and retail dealer in furniture, corner of Galena and Exchange streets; is a native of Germany, and was born Sept. 1, 1880; he grew up to manhood, and learned the furniture trade ; he came to the United States in 1851 ; lived in Ohio five years, and came to Stephenson Co. in April, 1856, and located in Freeport. The following year, in 1857, he bought the lot on the corner of Galena and Exchange streets, and established his present business, and has carried it on for twentythree y^rs on the same corner ; he is the oldest furniture dealer in Freeport ; when he began he only had a little ; but by close attention to business and good management he has established a large trade, and is one of the most successful merchants in this city. In 1869, he built the large block corner Galena and Exchange streets ; he has erected several stores on Galena and Stephenson streets. In January, 1854, Mr. Kuehner married Miss Hannah Leander, a native of Germany ; they have five children - Louis J., Willie, Fred, Hannah and Darius R. Mr. and Mrs. Kuehner have one of the finest homes in the city, located on Stephenson street.

THEODORE KUNDINOER, of the firm of Kundinger & Hart, dealers in clothing and gents' furnishing goods, and merchant tailors, 1 23 Stephenson street ; is a native of Germany, and was born April 16, 1835 ; he came to the United States in 1851, and came West to Illinois in 1857 ; lived in Peoria; he came to Freeport in 1866; in 1874, he engaged in the clothing business, and has carried on the business since then, and the firm have built up a good trade. In July, 1866, Mr. Kundinger was united in marriage to ^Hss Mary K. Cobbs, from Jacksonville, 111. ; they have three children - Dora, Birdie and Mary.

DAWIEIi KUXZ, bakery and restaurant. No. 88 Stephenson street ; is a native of Hesse Darmstadt. Germany, and was born Aug. 28, 1822 ; he came to the United States in July, 1 846 ; he lived in New York City ten years, and was engaged in the bakery business ; he came to Stephenson Co. in January, 1856, and settled in Freeport, and engaged in his present business, and has carried it on for twenty five years. He has been twice married ; his first wife was Sophia Graeser, from Baden, Germany ; his present wife was Kate Stes, a native of Germany ; he has three children - Lena. George, and Emma.

W. S. LiAlIR, of the firm of T. A. Stiles & Co., founders and machinists, manufacturers of cultivators, Bridge street ; is a native of Delaware Co., Ohio, and was born Dec. 1, 1828; he grew up and attended school there; after reaching manhood he engaged in business, and was for eight years a member of the firm of Bradley, Burnham, Lamb & Co. ; they were extensively engaged in the manufacture of engines, boilers and machinists' tools; he came to Freeport in 1859, and remained a short time; then returned East; in 1868, he came here and located permanently; in 1876, he associated with his present partner, Mr. Stiles, and engaged in their present business, and they have built up a large trade. In 1864, Mr. Lamb was united in marriage to Miss Anna M. Fry. daughter of Hon. C. J. Fry, of this city ; they have one son - Robert Belden Lamb.

O. C. liATHROP, attorney-at-law, corner of Stephenson and Chicago streets ; is a native of Washington Co., Vt., and was born May 12, 1840 ; his parents came West to llliqois, and located at Aurora in 1843 ; he grew up and attended school there, and then went East and completed his literary course at the Lamoille Grammar School, in Vermont ; after his return he decided to study law ; and, on the morning of the day he began reading law, news came of the attack upon Ft. Sumter ; he enlisted the same day in Co. C, the first company from Aurora, in the 7th I. V. I. ; three-months service. Upon his return, he pursued his law studies in Aurora and Chicago ; and was admitted to the bar in 1865 ; he practiced law then until 1869 ; then went to Michigan, and was engaged in practice there six years; he came to Freeport in 1875, and since then has practiced his profession here ; he has held the office of City Attorney here.

JOHN LAWLESS, of the firm of Lawless, Wohlford & Lawless, manu- Jaciurers of lime, and dealers in lime, cement, stucco and plastering hair ; came to

Stephenson Co. when quite small, and has grown up to manhood here ; in 1877 he engaged in manufacturing lime ; the present firm established their business in Freeport in February, 1880, and are building up a good trade.

MICH A Eli liAWVER. residence on Lincoln avenue ; is a native of the State of Pennsylvania, and was born in Mifflin Co. (now Juniata Co.), Jan. 3, 1812 ; he grew up to manhood there ; in 1846, he came West by wagon, and was about six weeks on the way, and arrived in this county May 26, 1846; he located at Lena, entered land where the town now stands, and made a farm ; he was one of the early settlers there, and was prominently identified with the laying-out, starting and buildinoup of that town ; there were few persons in the county more ready to aid settlers who came here without me.ms ; he entered land for them, loaned them money to enter their land, and waited until they could repay him, without obliging them to pay 25 per cent interest ; he was actively engaged in mercantile business and railroading. He held the o£Bce of School Trustee of the town over fifteen years, and was Clerk and member of the Boird of Supervisors a number of times, and other town and school offices. Mr. Lawver owes his success in life to his own efibrts. He has been twice married ; his first wife was Catharine Shellenbarger, a native of Pennsylvania ; she died in January, 1869, leaving eight children - John (now in Missouri), Aaron (in the U. 8. Mint in California), Jennie (now Mrs. H. C. Burchard). Isaiah (an attorney in St. Louis), Susan (now Mrs. George Fry, Chicago), Peter (physician, Washington), Mary (now Mrs. Charles Leggett. Grand Rapids, Mich.), Fannie (now Mrs. C. B. Fitch, of this city). In 1870, Mr, Lawver married Mary Louise Williams, a native of Connecticut ; they have three children - Charles, Ida and Hiram.

J. K. fjFilGrH, Sherifl" of Stephenson Co.; is a native of Washington Co., N. Y., and was born April 19, 1832 ; he grew up to manhood in that State, and learned the trade of carpenter and joiner; he came West to Illinois in 1856, and located in Stephenson Co.; engaged in working at his trade. After the war broke out, he enlisted in the 92d I. V. I., and was Orderly Sergeant of Co. A ; he served three years and participated in many severe battles and skirmishes ; he was wounded in the battle of Aiken, S. C. After the war he engaged in buying grain. In 1876, he was elected Sheriff of this county, and was re-elected in 1878. In 1859, Mr. Leigh was united in marriage to Miss Harriet L. Pickard, a native of Stephenson Co.; they have four children - Clarence W., Iva C, Jessie and Jennie.

GEORGE LICHTEBf BERGER, of the firm of Lichtenberger Brothers, dealers in fresh and salt meats, Chicago street, between Stephenson and Galena ; is a native of Germany, and was born in the Kingdom of Bavaria, Aug. 20, 1834 ; his parents came to America, and arrived at New Orleans Christmas morning, 1847 ; they came to Freeport in 1848 ; arrived here about the 1st of August; the following year he went to New York City, and lived there until the spring of 1853 ; then returned here ; in 1855 he began the butchering business ; in 1860 he went out to the moun tains ; after his return, in 1861, he established his present business; he and his brother are associated together, and have a leading trade, and their market is one of the oldest in the city. Mr. Lichtenberger has held the office of City Treasurer ; he has been connected with the Fire Department since 1856, and has served as Assistant Foreman and Foreman, Assistant Chief, and was chosen Chief Engineer of the department, which position he has recently resigned. Mr. Lichtenberger married Miss Mary Colley, a native of Onondaga Co., N. Y., Nov. 16, 1859; they have four children - Edmund J., Clara, Agnes and Louise.

HENRY L.ICHTENBERGER, of the firm of Lichtenberger Bros., proprietors Center Market, dealers in fre.-^h and salted meats, Chicago street ; is a native of Germany, and was born Sept. 29. 1837; his parents came to the United States in 1847. and the following year came to Stephenson Co. ; he engaged in his present business in 1861. He was elected City Alderman, and served in that position six years ; he was elected Supervisor in 1878 and re-elected in 1879, and again re-elected in 1880, serving his third term as a member of the board. In 1862 he was united in marriage

C. H. lilTTIiE, wholesale and retail dealer in crockery, 72 Stephenson street ; is a native of the State of Massachusetts ; he grew up to manhood in that State, and came West to Illinois and located in Freeport in 1855 ; in 1859 he established his present business, and has successfully carried it on over twenty years, and has a large established trade ; he carries a large stock of goods, occupying two stores ; his retail department is arranged with great taste, and he has one of the most attractive stores in the State or in the West. Mr. Little had noohing when he began, but by great energv and close attention to business has become one of the most successful merchants in Northern Illinois. In 1857, Mr. Little was united in marriage to Miss Sarah C. Dysslin, from Springfield, Mass. ; she is a native of Herkimer Co., N. Y.

JOHIV liOOS, manufacturer and dealer in harness ; also, dealer in saddles, trunks, valises, etc., Gralena avenue, north of Galena street ; is a native of Germany, and was born Dec. 6, 1840, in County Reinich. Grand Duchy of Luxemburg; his parents came to America in 1852, and located in Ogle Co. ; he came to Freeport in 1862, and learned his trade here ; he engaged in business for himself in June, 1869, and has established a good trade. Mr. Loos was united in marriage at Freeport Nov. 27, 1865, to Miss Mary Suhns, born May 14, 1847, at Eblington, Grosherzogtum Boxberg Baden ; they have eight children - Ferdinand, born Nov. 1, 1866; John, born Dec. 24, 1867 ; Damien, born May 11, 1869; Mary, born Nov. 6, 1871 ; Elizabeth, born May 14, 1872; Franzceskus, born Oct. 24, 1873; Anna, born Sept. 7, 1875, and William, born Dec. 13, 1877.

N. B. LiOOS, manufacturer and dealer in harness, saddlery, hardware, trunks, etc., No. 145 Stephenson street; is a nitive of Germany, and was born Dec. 21, 1847 ; his parents came to the United Sta'es in 1856, and came to Illinois and settled in Ogle Co. ; he learned his trade in this city ; when he completed his trade he only had $1.50 ; he engaged in business for himself in 1868; by industry and close attention to business he has built up a good trade. In 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Catharine Ryan, in Rockford, 111. ; they have three children - Nellie, Frances and Gertrude.

JAMES C. McGBATH, of the firm of Seitz & McGrath, publishers of the Freeport Daily Herald ; is a native of Stephenson Co. and was born in Freeport Aug. 8, 1856 ; he grew up and attended school here ; in 1873 he entered the office of the Bulletin^ where he learned the printing business ; he has been connected with the Herald since it was established, in April, 1877.

WILIilAM HcHEWRY, photograph artist, 105 Stephenson street ; is a native of Chautauqua Co., N. Y., and was born March 28, 1836; he came West to Racine, Wis., in 1856 ; he came to Freeport in 1863, and established his present business and has carried it on for the past seventeen years. In 1865 he married Miss Amanda Black, a native of Canton, Ohio ; they have had three children - Alice, Georgie and Gracia.

D. A. McMIIiLAN, of the firm of McMillan & Smith, dealers in lumber, lath, shingles and timber, 32 Stephenson street ; is a native of Canada ; he received his education in the State of New York ; he came West to Wisconsin, in 1855, and came to Stephenson Co. and located in Freeport, in 1863, and engaged in the lumber business ; he is largely interested in pine lands, and has manufactured extensively for the Chicago market, his sales there amounting to as high as six million feet annually. Mr. McMillan is the oldest dealer in lumber in Freeport, and has always transacted a large business here.

JAMES McNAMARA, wholesale and retail dealer in boots and shoes, 87 Stephenson street; is a native of the State of Ohio, and was born in Fremont, Sandusky Co., Aug. 27, 1846 , he grew up and attended school there ; after reaching manhood, he came to Stephenson Co., and located in Freeport in 1867, and established his present business ; he has built up a large and leading trade. In 1870, Mr. McNamara waa

W. P. MAliBURN, dealer in wines and liquirs, Stephenson street, corner Liberty; is a native of Albany. N. Y., and was born March 11, 1815 ; he grew up to manhood there ; he came West and located in Stephenson (Jo., in April, 1857 and engaged in the grain business, and since then has been engaged in business here. Mr. Malburn married Miss Laura A. Kinney, a native of Onondaga Co., N. Y. ; they have had three children, only one of whom survives.

REV. THOMAS F. MAXGAN, Pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church ; is a native of Ireland and was born in County Clare Dec. 18, 1826 ; he grew up and attended school and received part of his education there, and came to Canada in 1847 and pursued a course of study at the College of Ottawa ; he came to St. Louis in 1857, and was ordained in that city by Bishop Duggan Jan. 23, 1858, and since then, for the past twenty-two years, he has officiated in this State; he came to this county in 1874, and officiated as Pastor of St. Mary's Church since 1877.

PELiLiS MAll^irNY, pioneer, farmer and manufacturer, of Illinois ; was born at Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., N. Y., Aug. 17, 1802; his parents were Gabriel Manny and EHzabeth (Pells) Manny ; his first occupation after leaving school consisted in managing a boat on the waters of the Erie Canal, New York, and at this he continued for about seven years ; in 1836, he removed from Amsterdam to the State of Illinois, and commenced farming on the prairie, in the vicinity of a place then called Yankee Settlement, the county at that early date being totally unorganized and very sparsely settled. In 1838, he received the appointment of Postmaster at Waddams Grove, in what is now Stephenson Co. ; this position he retained for a period of sixteen years, and fifteen years after its relinquishment the Post Office discovered that it was inindebted to him to the amount of $17, and that sum was subsequently remitted to him in a post office draft at Amsterdam. The attention of farmers was then being directed to farm machinery, for labor was difficult to procure, and expensive to retain through the season of compulsory idleness, and a vast amount of produce was annually lost or destroyed simply through the lack of help in harvesting and gathering ; his attention was called to an account of a machine invented in Europe by the Gauls some 300 years ago, and adapted to harvesting purposes, and, from the description thus procured, he originally conceived the idea ultimately the motor power of such important results In 1849, his first patent for the " Manny Reaper " was obtained ; he had previously been experimenting for some time, and had invented a machine for cutting off the heads of the grain, which, however, was quickly superseded by the reaper ; the latter invention was not introduced without considerable difficulty, as the farmers did not primarily appear to comprehend thoroughly and with sufficient quickness the method of managing it, and about $20,000 were expended in perfecting the machines before they could be got to work .successfully, but, in 1852, the reaper was at length brought to a state of comparative perfection, and began to be sought for by agriculturalists, and in the following year his son, J. N. Manny, began its manufacture also, at Rockford, Winnebago Co. In 1856, he established a factory at Freeport, and thenceforth the business grew with a marvelous rapidity, until within a brief period the annual product rose to several thousands. At the present time the manufactories of " Manny's Reapers " are established in various parts of the country and in successful operation, while the machinesare extensively used in every State in the Union ; since 1849, he has been connected with various parties in the reaper manufacturing business, but lately has, in a great measure, relinquished those associations on account of the enfeeblement of his health, and withdrawn from the turmoil of active business life. Among others who were connected with him in a business capacity for a shorter or longer period, was his son-in-law JeremialfcPatiison Mr. Manny is not, as many suppose, the first inventor of reapers and mowers, but the immediate agent in their perfection. The " Walter A. Wood Machine, ' at Hoosic Falls, N. Y., is an offshoot of the Manny machines ; the right of manufacture was sold by him to W. A. Wood, who has since added various improvements, and prospered so greatly in his business that he has now the largest manufactory in the world.

M. MARVIX, attorney at law, Opera House block ; is a native of Livingston Co., N. Y., and was born June 17, 1828 ; he came to Fulton Co., 111., in 1838; he grew up and received his education in this State ; he first came to Freeport in July, 1847 ; in 1850, he went to Jo Daviess Co. and studied law, and was admitted to the bar ill 1855, and engaged in the practice of law. In 1861, he was elected County Judge, and held that office eight years ; he also held the office of Postmaster at Warren. In 1872, he came to Freeport, and since then has practiced his profession here. In 1849, Judge Marvin married Miss Louise Marshall, a native of Vermont; she died in 1857, leaving one son - Walter; in 1861, he married Martha J. Jones, from Wisconsin ; they have seven children - Edith, Matthew, Evelyn, Percival, Fred, Herbert, and infant daughter.

Gr£ORGrE MAYXARD, merchant, dealer io dry goods, notions and carpets, No. 133 Stephenson street ; is a native of Oxford, Worcester Co., Mass. ; he grew up and attended school in that State, and prepared for college ; he came West to Illinois and located in Freeport, in August, 1850 ; he established his present business in the spring of 1852, and has successfully carried on business here for twenty-eight years, a greater length of time than any merchant in Freeport ; during that time, in the several financial revolutions through which he has passed, he has always paid 100 cents on the dollar ; he began life with very little, but, applying himself closely to the details of his business, and by his integrity in commercial life, he has become one of the most successful merchants in this State ; the mercantile house of George Maynard is the oldest in Stephenson Co. ; in 1873, he went abroad, making an extensive tour through Europe, Asia, Africa, Egypt and the Holy Land ; he has been actively identified with the interests of Stephenson Co. over a quarter of a century.

ESROML MAYER, cashier of bank of M. Hettinger, Collman Bros. & Co.; is a native of Lancaster Co., Penn., and was born April 21, 18H7 ; when 10 years of age, his parents came West to Stephenson Co., and located in Freeport, in 1847 ; he grew up and attended school, and in 1855, entered the bank of Oscar Taylor; in 1857, he entered the bank of De Forest & Co., and in 1860, he became a p.irtner; upon the orgjtnization of the First National Bank, he was elected Cashier, and held that position until 1870; in May, 1876, he entered the bank of M. Hettinger, Collman Bros. & Co., and since then has held his present position. In 1860, Mr. Mayer was united in marriage to Miss Mary M. Hane, from Canton, Ohio ; they have four children - Addie E., Anna B., Mary L. and Grace E.

U. D. MEACHAlfl, attorney and counselor at law, corner Stephenson and Chicago streets ; is a native of the State of New York, and was born in Genesee Co., now Wyoming Co., March 12, 1816; he went to Michigan in 1828, and grew up and attended school there; then came to Walworth Co., Wis., where he studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1846 ; after bein2j admitted, he practiced law there until coming to Stephenson Co., in 1852 ; he located in Freeport and engaged in the practice of law. He has held the office of State's Attorney for this district, and was elected Mayor of the city of Freeport; while living in Wisconsin, when quite a young man, he was elected State's Attorney, and bed that office four years, and also held the office of Postmaster of Elkhorn four years. Mr. Meauham has practiced his profession in this county twenty-eight years. He married Eliza A. Thompson, a native of New York, in 1864 ; they have two children - Jessie and James ; Mr. Meacham has one son, William P., by a former wife, now living in Walworth Co., Wis.

L. A, MEASE, physician and surgeon, Munn's Building, corner Stephenson and Van Buren streets; is a native of Union Co., Penn., and was born Sept. 26, 1820; when only nine years of age, his parents removed to Ohio ; he grew up and attended school there; he afterward studied medicine; he came to Stephenson Co. in 1845, and engaged in the practice of medicine ; he attended lectures and graduated at Rusb Medical College, ('hicago, in 1851 ; he also took an additional course and graduated at JeiFerson Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1856 ; Dr. Mease has practiced his profession here for a a period of thirty-five years, and is the oldest practicing physician in Stephenson Co. ; Dr. Mease is a great student, and has written much for the advancement of the profession ; his library contains some of the rarest and most valuable works to be found in this country. Dr. Mease has been twice married ; in January, 1845, he married Sarah Jane Patton, from Clarion Co , Penn. ; she died in 1850, leaving two children - Pancoast and Flora M. C. He married Angeline A. Fisher, from Union Co., Penn., Aug. 2, 1851 ; they have one son - D. C. L. Mease, now attending university at Madison ; lost one son - Velpeau, at the age of 19 ; he was reading medicine. Dr. Mease holds the position of President of the Stephenson Co. Society of Physicians and Surgeons : he was prominent in organizing the society, and was chosen its first President.

EDMUND HI. IflERCK, dealer in fresh and salted meats. Exchange street, north of Galena street ; is a native of Alsace, France, and was born Sept. 27, 1853 ; he came to the United States in 1871, and came to Stephenson Co. the same year ; in 1872, he established his present business, and has carried it on for eight years, and has built up a good trade. In 1876, he married Miss Josephine Schmich, from this county ; they have two children - Mary L. J. and Rosa D. Mr. Merck is a member of the Fire Department, and of the German Benevolent Society.

CHARIiEIS E. MEYER, manufacturer of vinegar, Spring street, near depot I. C. and C. & N. W. R. R. ; is a native of Germany, and was born in Hanover, July 21, 1832 ; he emigrated to America in 1853, and came to Freeport in 1855 ; in 1860, he opened an eating house, and continued in that business fourteen years; in 1874, he engaged in manufacturing vinegar, and since then has continued in that business, and is building up a large trade. In 1856, he was united in maniage to Miss Fredrika Kraft, a native of Baden, Germany ; they have three children - Emma, Alma and Charles ; they have lost one daughter, Jennie.

L*. METZCrER, meat market, corner Delaware and Kickapoo streets; was born in Baden, Germany, Oct. 26, 1826; he came to America in 1852, and came to Freeport in May, 1854, and worked at his trade of stone-mason and brick-layer until 1876, when he opened a meat market. He married Miss Eva Heitzman, from Baden, Germany, Aug. 28, 1852 ; they have three children - Peter, Amelia and Joseph.

F. I. MIDDIiEDITCH, of the firm of Middleditch & Potter, jobbers o^ foreign and domestic wines and liquors. No. 47 Stephenson street, corner Exchange ; is a native of Erie Co., N. Y., and was born in the city of Buffalo ; he grew up to manhood in that State; he came to Stephenson Co., and located in Freeport in 1865, and established his present business, and the firm of Middleditch & Potter have successfully carried on the business for the past fifteen years, and have built up a large trade. Mr. Middleditch was elected a member of the Board of Supervisors, and held that office two years, and has held the office of Chief Engineer of the Fire Department. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ryan, in BuflFalo, N. Y., Dec. 25, 1854; they have two children - Marie and Frances.

J. H. MIIiJLER, livery, sale and boarding stable, corner Bridge and Chicago streets; is a native of Berks Co., Penn., and was boro Oct. 14, 1825 ; he grew up and lived there until 1847, when he came West, and located in Stephenson Co., at Buena Vista, and engaged in milling; in 1856, he engaged in livery and stock business; he has carried on the livery business for twenty-four years ; he has held the office of City Alderman four years. In 1845, he married Elizabeth Shilling, from Berks Co., Penn. ; she died in November, 1863, leaving two sons - Milton E. and De Witt C. lu October, 1865, he married Helen Webster, a native of Hull, England, daughter of Thomas Webster, of this city.

GEORGE MILNE R, of the firm of Milner Bros.; proprietor of the Albion Brewery, Chicago street; is a native of England, and was born June 12, 1828 ; after reaching manhood he came to the United States in 1848 ; he came West to Illinois the same year, and came to Freeport and established his present business with his brother in 1865, and they have carried on the business since. Mr. Milner married Miss Mary E. Lander, a native of England ; they have three children - John T.. Evelina and Fred A.

JOSEPH MlIiNER, of the firm of Milner Bros. ; proprietor of the Albion Brewery, Chicago street; is a native of England, and was born July 24, 1831 ; he came to the United States in 1849, and came to Freeport in 1855 and engaged in the grocery trade ; in 1865 they established their present business, and have carried it on since then. In 1854 Mr. Milner married Miss Ellen Carter, a native ot England; they have four children - Anna, John G., William and Joseph. Mr. Milner has held the office of Commissioner of Highways.

JAMES MITCHEIili, deceased, banker and real estate operator; was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., in 1810 ; his parents were James A. Mitchell, a Major in the war of 1812, and Mary (Scroggs) Mitchell ; his earlier education was acquired in the neio'hboring common schools of his native place ; thence he removed, in 1827, to the vicinity of the Galena Lead Mines, 111 He was an active and a prominent participant in the Black Hawk Indian war of 1832 and 1833, and throughout the conflict performed valiant and efficient service; in 1838, he returned to Rockford, and was appointed Clerk of the Circuit Court of Winnebago Co. ; in 1842, he was appointed Canal Commissioner by Gov. Ford, and served in this capacity during the ensuing two years ; in 1846, he was given the appointmemt of Agent for mineral lands, lead mines» for collecting dues, selling lands, etc. This position he held until its abolishment, in 1848, conducting himself in the interim with rectitude and ability ; he subsequently removed to Freeport, and there became engaged in the real estate business, in which he continued until 1852 ; in the course of the same year he establishad the Stephenson County Bank, and was actively and constantlyengagedinconnection with that institution, until his demise in August, 1874. In all that concerned the status and welfare, social and political, of his adopted State and county, he ever evinced a warm and generous interest, and was a valued and energetic co- worker in all movements and enterprises having- for their end the increased well-being of the general community, amid which he was an honored and beloved citizen. He was married, in 1838, to Mary Thornton, of Kentucky; again, in 1843, to Mrs. James W. Stephenson, of Galena, 111., and again, subsequently, in 1848, to Miss Catharine Clark, of Michigan, who survives him. The lastnamed lady is the daughter of Robert Clark, formerly for several years member of Congress for the Territory of Michigan, and sister of Gen. John A. Clark, Surveyor General of Utah and New Mexico, under the administration of Abraham Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell had seven children, four of whom survive - Mary, now Mrs. J. W. Neff; Miss Kittle, Ellen K., now Mrs. C. E. Scott ; and John C.

JACOB MOLTER, of the firm of Friedag & Molter, manufacturers and dealers in harness, saddles and trunks, 59 Stephenson street ; is a native of Germany and was born Aug. 3, 1835 ; came to the United States in 1850 and came to Freeport the same year ; he learned his trade here ; in 1866 he engaged in business for himself, and in 1869 he associated with his present partner, and they have built up a good trade. He married Miss Catharine Knicht. a native of Germany, March 26, 1860 they have seven children - Willie, August, Julia, Philip, Emile, Carl and Fritz. Mr. Molter is a member of the fraternity of I. 0. 0. F. and the Encampment ; also belongs to the Germania Society and the Sons of Hermann, and to the Fire Departmeot.

MOROAN BROTHERS, novelty iron works, iron and brass founders and manufacturers of swords, patent wind-mills and iron pumps, corner Chicago and Jackson streets ; was established here in 1867; the firm consists of E. H. and Charles Morgan ; they are natives of Duchess Co., N. Y., and came with their parents to Stephenson Co. in 1853 ; they established their present business in 1867, and have carried it on since then ; they have a large practical experience in their line of business, and have built up a lar^e trade.

LEVI li. jIIUWN, capitalist, was born in Madrid, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., Sept. 1, 1829; his parents were Abel Munn and Susannah (Barnum) Muan ; he was the recipient of a common-school education ; in 1846, he removed to Freeport, 111., in order to join his elder brother, and there was occupied in working on his farm in summer and attending school during the winter months ; in 1848, he attended also, for one year, the sessions of a neighboring select school ; in 1849-50, he taught school in the northern part of Stephenson Co., and in the course of the latter year established himself in business in Freeport, as an insurance agent, representing several New York insurance companies, for the States of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Indiana. In 1853, he organized the first insurance company formed in Freeport, the " Stephenson Insurance Company," of which he became Secretary, continuing to act in that capacity until 1865, when he resigned on account of continued ill health ; in 1866, he established a dry goods business in partnership with his brother, under the style of 0. V. & L. L. Munn ; this business, subsequently entirely his own, through the purchase of his brother's interest, he ultimately disposed of in 1869 ; in 1871, he bought a half-interest in the Freeport gas works, " The Freeport Gas-light and Coke Company," which business he still carries on in partnership with L. Z. Farwell ; prior to this, in 1855, he had become interested in real-estate operations, and built the block known as Munn's Building ; in the same year, also, the American Insurance Company was formed in Freeport, and he was closely connected with its organization ; was appointed to its Presidency in 1867, and officiated in that capacity until 1870, when the company removed to Chicago, and he became one of its Directors. That company does the most extensive business in tarm property insurance exclusively, of any similar establishment in the country. When Mr. Munn came to Freeport he only had $1.25 in money, and his success in life is owing to his own industry and energy ; he is a leading and influential member of the Masonic body, and was presiding officer of the Grand Chapter of the State of Illinois for 1866 ; in various other societies, also, he occupies high positions. In 1861, he was married to Mary L. Ladd, of Haverhill, N. H. ; they have four children - Ella E., George L., Loyal L., Jr., and Florence Louise.

J AHES I. XEFF, attorney and counselor at law, Stephenson street ; is a native of Central Pennsylvania, and was born Oct. 5, 1840 ; he grew up to manhood i» that State, and was educated at Dickinson College ; he came to Tiffin, Ohio, in 1861. After the breaking out of the rebellion, enlisted as private in Co. H, 101st Ohio V. I ; he was promoted to 2d Lieutenant and then to 1st Lieutenant, and served as Adjutant of the regiment one year ; he was promoted and commissioned Captain of Co. H, and served as Judge Advocate on the staff of Gen. Stanley ; he served in the Army of the Cumberland from 1862 until the close of the war ; was mustered out at Cleveland in July, 1865. He resumed his law studies, and was admitted to the bar at Columbus in January, 1867 ; soon after being admitted, in June of the same year, he came to Illinois and located at Freeport ; he formed a co-partnership with Hon. Thomas J. Turner^ which continued until June, 1869; he then associated with Hon. J. M. Bailey, present Judge of the Appellate Court, and this partnership continued until the latter was elected to the bench, in 1878 ; since then the firm has been Neff & Stearns ; in 1878, Mr. Neff was elected to the State Legislature, and was an active, efficient member of the last General Assembly.

FRANK IVORTHROP, superintendent of painting and finishing in the carriage manufactory of J. W. Henney & Co., Bridge and Adams streets ; is a native of Genesee Co., N. Y.,'and was born Oct. 29, 1847 ; he grew up and learned his trade there : after reaching manhood, he came West to Coldwater, Mich., in 1871, where he remained until 1877 ; the following year he came to Stephenson Co., and became connected with the extensive carriage and buggy factory of J. W. Henney & Co., and since then has occupied his present position ; he has had a large practical experience in carriage painting, and has few superiors in this department of the business. In June, 1868, Mr. Northrop was united in marriage to Miss Libbie Grattan, a na'ive of Exeter, England.

EDWIN PERKINS, brick manufacturer, Adams street; is a native of England, and was born Oct. 2, 1837 ; he came to the United States in 1849, and came West to Stephenson Co. the same year ; he grew up to manhood here, and established his present business in 1866, and has carried it on for the past fourteen years. In 1860, Mr. Perkins was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Round, a native of England ; they have ten children, five sons and five daughters - William A., Jennie, Frank, Nellie,. Harry, Edeline, May, Robert Burton, Celina and Bennie.

ELiIAS PERKINS, contractor and builder; is a native of Derbyshire, Eneland, and was born in May, 1830 ; he grew up, and served apprenticeship to the briokmason's trade ; he came to the United States in 1849, and came to Stephenson Co. and arrived in Freeport April 27 of the same year, and began working at his trade ; he has been engaged in building and contracting over thirty years, and is the oldest in the business and has built many of the best buildings here ; his brother William came here in 1844, and erected the first brick building in Freeport. Mr. Perkins has held the office of City Alderman, and also Assistant Supervisor. In 1849, Mr. Perkins was united in marriace to Miss Mary Wood, a native of England ; they have had five children, only one of whom survives - Charles Edwin, born July 18, 1859, and now engaged in business here.

J. R. PERKINS, steam and gas fitter and plumber, Bridge street; is a native of New York State, and was born in the town of FrankUn, Delaware Co., July 2, 1835. He grew up to manhood in that State, and when the war broke out he enlisted in the 21st N. Y. V. I. ; was transferred to the 1st N. Y. Mounted Rifles ; he remained in the service until June, 1865. He came to Stephenson Co. the same year, and located in Freeport ; entered the hardware house of Burchard Bros., where he remained four years, and, in 1869, established his present business, and has built up a good trade ; he makes a specialty of heating houses by steam. He is a member of Excelsior Lodge, 97, A., F. & A. M., and of Freeport Chapter, No. 23, and Freeport Commandery, No. 7 ; also is a member of J. H. Addams Lodge, A. 0. U. W. Mr. Perkins was united in marriage to Miss C. L. Butler, of Otsego Co., N. Y., Oct. 20, 1859; they have one daughter - Lillie A.

J, J, PIERSOIi, residence Galena avenue ; is a native of Hunterdon Co., . N. J., and was born Aug. 8, 1819; he grew up to manhood in Pennsylvania, and learned the trade of blacksmith ; he came to Illinois and located in Stephenson Co., in May, 1851, and began working at his trade. When the war broke out, he enlisted as private, in 1862, in the 9.3d I. V. I. ; he was elected 2d Lieutenant of Co. G-; he was promoted to Captain of Co. G, and commanded the company in the battles of Champion Hills, Jackson, Port Gibson and Raymond ; was wounded at Champion Hills ; he had two sons in the army; he was honorably discharged from the service Jan. 4, 1864, on account of wounds received ; he still carries rebel bullets in his body. After his return, he was elected SberiflP of the county, served two years, then was appointed Deputy Sheriff, and served six years, when he was again elected Sheriff, and held that office four years ; he has also held school offices. Capt. Piersol was united in marriage, Oct. 17, 1841, to Miss Elizabeth A. Lattig, a native of Pennsylvania ; they have seven children - George L., enlisted and served in the 11th and the 93d I. V. I. ; Evans P., enlisted and served in the 72d I. V. I. ; Augustus R., Lavinia, Emma, Frank R. and Cora E.

DR. NATHAN FAY PRENTICE (deceased), physician; was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., Oct. 11, 1825 ; he received his early education at Owaska and Moravia, in that State; in 1846, he attended the Medical Academy at Castleton, Vt., and also attended medical lectures in New York; in 1847, he commenced the practice of medicine in Rochester ; in 1 848, he came West, and located in Rockton, Winnebago Co. Dr. Prentice was united in marriage Nov. 20, 1851. to Miss Miranda Hyatt, a native of Canada ; the following year they came to Freeport, and engaged in the practice of his profession. Dr. Prentice was prominently identified with the Masonic fraternity, and was a member of the 33d Degree ; he was Commander of Freeport Commandery, No. 7, for five years, and held the office of Prelate in said Commandery for four years ; he was Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of the State of Illinois in 1866. Dr. Prentice successfully practiced his profession here until his death, which occurred April 19, 1873 ; he left two children - daughter Lizzie (now Mrs. F. A Read, Jr., of this city), and a son, Charles Sumner Read, living with his mother.

GEORGE PURINTON, lawyer and Judge, son of Robert and Betsy Hall Purinton, was born in Cumberland Co. Me., Nov. 30, 1809 ; he was raised on the homestead farm till 16 years old, during which period he attended the winter school from aix weeks to two months yearly ; at the age of 16, he was sent by his father to a private academy for six weeks, after which he worked his way along, supporting himself by teaching school, till he entered Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Me., in 1831, and graduated in 1835 ; in 1836, he entered as law student in the office of John Neal, lawyer, novelist and poet, in the city of Portland; in the fall of 1837, he emigrated to Baltimore. Md., where he was engaged as Professor in Baltimore College for a few months. Listening to the glowing accounts of the Western prairies, the emigration fever seized him ; Congress was in session, Col. Robinson was then United States Senator for the State of Illinois ; the Colonel furnished him with letters of introduction to Judge Wilson and others ; Judge Wilson was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois, and with him he continued his law studies in 1838 ; that year he was admitted to practice law in all the courts of the State, and he opened a law office at Freeport, in 1840 ; he was elected Secretary of the Council of Revision, composed of the Governor and Judges of the Supreme Court, for the approval of the laws of the session of 1842 and 1843 ; in 1848, he was elected, for four years. Judge of the County Court of Stephenson Co., having probate jurisdiction, and was Presiding Judge of the County Commissioners' Court; after the expiration of his term of office, he retired to private life, yet has often been elected to the office of Justice of the Peace, which office he now holds.

F. A. READ, Jr., of the firm of Seeley & Read, dealers in dry goods and notions. Opera House Block, Stephenson street; is a son of Rev. F. A. Read, and is a native of Winnebago Co., 111., and was born in the city of Rockford, Aug. 27, 1852; he grew up and attended school there until 14 years of age, and came to Freeport with his parents in 1866 ; after attending school here he entered the store of William Walton, where he received his business education, and remained there six years; in 1877, he associated with his present partner, and engaged in the dry goods trade. Mr. Read was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth F. Prentice, daughter of the late Dr. N. F. Prentice, an old and honored citizen of Freeport, April 22, 1879 ; they have one daughter - Helen.

JOSEPH H. REINEKE, manufacturer and dealer in harness, saddles, trunks and valises, Galena street, third door west ol Chicago street ; is a native of Germany, and was born in July 15, 1845 ; his mother, with four children, came to Stephenson Co. in 1854; he grew up and learned his trade here; in 1867, he engaged in business, the firm being Moulter, Reineke & Co., afterward J. A. Reineke & Co. ; in 1870, the firm became Reineke & Otto ; they continued together for ten years, and Mr. Reineke succeeded to the business of the firm ; he occupies a large store, 20x90 feet, one of the most attractive places of business in the city ; he has a good stock, and by close attention to business and fair dealing has built up a large trade. During the war he enlisted in the 46th I. V. I., Co. C, and served until the end of the war. Mr. Reineke was united in marriage to Miss Augusta Shueneman, a native of Germany, Nov. 25, 1875 ; they have two children - Leonora and Sylvester A. ; they have lost one son - Sylvester Henry. Mr. Reineke's mother is still living here in the city.

BENJAMIN RHODES, dealer in fresh and salted meats. No. 149 Stephenson street; is a native of York Co., England, and was born May 25, 1821 ; he grew up and learned the trade of soap and candle maker ; he came to the United States in 1843, and came to Stephenson Co. in November, 1850 ; he engaged in the butchering business in 1852, and continued two years, and then engaged in the manufacture of soap and candles until 1861, when he again engaged ia butchering, and has carried on the business since then. In 1849, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann Gill, from New York ; they have four children - Emma L., now Mrs. Johnson, living in Bufi"alo, N. Y. ; Isabel H., Olive C. and Walter H, Mr. Rhodes has held the office of Town Clerk and City Collector.