Grand Detour Township (part 2 of 2)

MIX ll^M. J., SR., (Deceased), whose portrait appears in this work, was born in Grand Isle, Vt., May 20, 1795; he was the eldest of eleven children; in his early life he was engaged in lumbering and in the fishing trade on the St. Lawrence River, continuing at the same until the age of 25 ; he then studied medicine with Dr. Wood, of Campbell's Lauding, Canada, and after pursuing a full course at the Medical Institute at Montreal, graduated at the age of 29 ; he soon after settled in Conneautville, Crawford Co., Penn., and after practicing his profession there for eight years, moved to Tecumseh, Mich., where he remained one year; he then moved to Ottawa, LaSalle Co., 111., and in the year 1835 came from there to Oregon Tp., in this Co., where he remained up to the time of his death, March 12, 1850. He served as assistant surgeon in the battle of Plattsburg in 1816, his father being a captain in the same battle ; while residing in Pa., he served as surgeon of the 129th Pa. Vols.; he married Annice Drury in Pittsfield, Vt., July 25, 1816 ; she was born in same place June 24, 1799; they had one son, Wm. J. Mix, Jr., living in Oregon, and two daughters, Abigail Minerva, who died Oct. 22, 1828, and Sarah Annice, who died Sept. 26, 1826 ; Mrs. Mix died in 1834; he then married Miss Eliza Wood Goodwin, at Tecumseh, Mich., in Feb., 1836; she was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y. ; they had one son, H. A. Mix, M. D., of Oregon, and four daughters: Martha E., now Mrs. Mc- Kenney, Mary A., now Mrs. O. W. Garrison, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, Francis C, who died at the age of four years, and Alice R., now Mrs. Worthington, living near Los Angeles, Cal. MIX WM. J. Capitalist; born in Grand Isle Co., Vt., April 21, 1823 ; moved to Crawford Co., Pa., in 1827 ; resided there until the Spring of 1835; then removed to Michigan; remained there until 1836; then came to Oregon, arriving here Oct., 1836, was first Co. Judge in 1839 ; in Nov., 1841, engaged in mercantile business at Daysville ; continued in business there until 1846; from 1847 to 1857 was in mercantile business in Chicago; then returned to Daysville, where he remained until 1858, when he engaged in hardware trade in Oregon, which he continued until 1865; from 1867 to 1873 he was engaged in general mercantile business here ; his first wife was Harriet L. Brown, daughter of Col. Dauphin Brown, who came to Black Walnut Grove in 1838; married Dec. 9, 1845 ; she died in Chicago Nov. 4, 1849 ; one child by this marriage, Frank W., now a resident of Cornucopia, Nev. ; present wife was Belle T., daughter of Richard McKinney, of Nashua Tp., and came here in 1839; married May 20, 1856; she was born in Canada July 19, 1834; they have four children: Helen A., Fred R., Chas. L., and Lida Belle.

MUXX SILAS, Dealer in Lumber, Coal, Sash, Doors, Blinds, etc., Second Street, near Washington ; res. on Jefferson Street; born in Belleville, N. J., Feb. 15, 1833; he was Town Clerk several terms before leaving his native place ; 23 years ago he came West; was with the engineer corps 18 months, engaged in the construction of the Terre Haute & Alton R. R. ; was connected with the Navy Department four years during the war; engaged at that time in putting engines in the monitors ; in 1866 went to Kansas City; was connected with the building of the Missouri River, Fort Scott, & Gulf R. R. two years; helped to build the Jersey City and Newark water works; for 10 months connected with Chicago, Michigan & Lake Shore Railway; two years road master of the Chicago & Iowa Railroad ; was for several months superintendent of the construction of the Chicago & Pacific R. R., afterwards with the Texas Pacific R. R. one year; returned to 111., and was for another year road master of the C. & I. Ry. ; engaged in lumber business Nov. 1, 1875; married Mrs. Florence A. Stroh ; she died Dec. 17, 1877.

MURRAY EDWARI> D. Farmer; Sec. 17; owns 100 acres of land, probable valuation $4,500; Mr. Murray was born December 15, 1837, in Meath Co., Ireland, and came to Oregon, Ogle Co., in June, 1858; he was married June 8, 1857, to Mary, daughter of John Post, of Oregon Tp. ; she was born July 12, 1839, in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; they have seven children whose names are : Margaret, born March 18, 1858; Catherine, Dec. 10, 1860; Mary, Dec. 22, 1862; Ann, Feb. 29, 1866; John H., March 22, 1868; Frank, Aug. 18, 1871, and Charles, Oct. 15, 1876; Mr. Murray is a Democrat, and was School Director for two years ; both Mr. and Mrs. Murray are members of the Catholic Church.

XOITE MIC HA Eli, Dealer in Groceries, Crockery, and Woodenware, Fourth Street, near Washington ; born in Germany Sept. 11, 1827; came to Chicago in 1846; after residing there one year he came to Oregon; engaged in mercantile business ever since he came here ; he has been City Treasurer and was Assessor of Oregon Tp. six years; married Sophronia Sauer Oct. 19, 1859; she was born in Germany; they have had nine children; two died in infancy; John A. died Dec. 24, '

1877, aged 25 years; those living are: Kate, Charles, Ellen, Mary, Aggie, and Lizzie ; Mr. Nohe and family are members of the Catholic Church. Norton E. retired farmer.

PEEK HEXRY Sherifl' of Ogle Co.; born in Bethel, Vt., Oct. 12, 1837; came with his parents to Grand de Tour in June, 1838, in about six months removed to Buffalo Tp., where he lived until Dec, 1874, when he came to Oregon, having been elected Sheriff in Nov. of that year ; served four years in U. S. army during the late Rebellion ; enlisted in Co. L, 15th Regt. I. V. C, Nov. 27, 1861 ; was transferred to the First Alabama Cavalry in 1863 ; promoted to Captaincy of Co. D, of this Regt.; participated in battles of Shiloh, Corinth, etc. ; went with Sherman to the sea ; mustered out Oct. 20, 1865 ; Capt. Peek was Collector of Bufialo Tp in 1867; he married Adeline S. Chase Nov. 28, 1864 ; she was born in Rochester, children; the living are: Bessie, Frank B., George N. and Carl C. ; one son died in infancy; Capt. Peek and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

G. of the firm of Petrie & Jones, General Merchants; Washington St.; res. on Fourth St.; born in Kingston, Canada, Aug. 22, 1818 ; came to Byron, this Co., July 15, 1838; engaged in farming there until Dec, 1840, when he removed to Mt. Morris; in 1842 he engaged in general mercantile business with Enoch Wood; dissolved partnership in 1851, and formed co-partnership with H. J. Farwell; they continued together until 1854 ; for a time after that carried on the business alone; from 1856 to 1858 his son-in-law, B. F. Sheets, was associated with him in mercantile and milling business; in 1858 was elected Sheriff; he then removed to Oregon ; served one term as Sheriff, and was elected Circuit Clerk in 1860, which office he held until 1873; was elected County Judge in 1873; served in that capacity until 1877 ; was Postmaster at Morris from 1841 to 1848; married Elizabeth, daughter of Rev. John Sharp, who came to this Co. in 1838; she died in Aug., 1853; they had seven children: John R. (first white child born in Mt. Morris, date of birth Feb. 17, 1841), Charles F. and Sarah A. (now Mrs. Joseph E. Hitt) ; two sons and two daughters deceased ; present wife was Mrs. Mary S. Hill ; married in Dec, 1853; she was born in Lynchburg, Va., Aug., 1815; they have one child, Minnie; the Judge and Mrs. Petrie are members of the M. E, Church. Phelps B. L. painter.

Phei.Ps Geo. Washiicg

TOIIf , Retired Farmer ; born in Lebanon, Wilson Co., Tenn., Jan. 23, 1812; came to Madison Co., 111., in 1829 ; lived there one year, then went to Rushville, 111.; came to Ogle Co. in May, 1834; moved here in 1835; located land in what is now Mt. Morris and Rockvale, with his brother John; Mr. P. was engaged in farming until he removed to Oregon in 1860 ; he has been Mayor of Oregon ; his first wife was Elizabeth F. Palmer of Tenn.; she died Dec. 8, 1857 ; they had six children ; five now living, they are : Margaret, Victoria (now Mrs. Samuel Root), Alonzo A., Wm. Henry, America D. (now Mrs. Chas. Reynolds) and John B. ; Mr. Phelps' present wife was Margaret Johnston; they were married inNov., 1859 ; she was born in Canada ; they have one child, George Johnston Phelps ; Mr. and Mrs. Phelps are members of the M. E. Church.

PIPEH L.EWIS P. Born March 1, 1800, in Washington Co., Penn. ; lived many years in the State of Ohio, where he was engaged in the business of manufacturing wagons ; was contractor for the building of three railroad bridges in the same state; came to Illinois in the year 1843, and to this county Feb., 1843, where he has since resided, holding the offices of Postmaster, Justice of the Peace, Supervisor and School Director for years; in 1849 married Mrs. S. R. P. Rutledge, of Oregon; having had eight children by former marriage; four are now living: Edward W., Mrs. Elizabeth Edrington, Mrs. Tyler and Mrs. Albina Chandler; Mrs. Rutledge came to Oregon from Urbana, Ohio, 1839, and by her first husband, Robert Rutledge, who died in 1846, had one son, Isaac R. ; at the early age of seventeen showed his devotion to his country and enlisted in Co. D, 7th Regt. I. V. C, in Sept., 1861, under Col. Kellogg; was with Gen. Pope at Island No. 10 and

New Madrid ; was at Corinth and many other battles ; was foremost in every place of danger, and lost his life in a cavalry skirmish Dec. 36, 1863; two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Piper : George L., who is now a physician of great promise in the State of Ohio, and Eudora E., a young lady whose scholarly attainments and quiet graces hallow the home of her aged parents; in the social relations of life Mrs. Piper has been active and her influence felt.

POTTER DR. EI.TAIS E. Physiclan and Surgeon ; res. on Third St. ; born in Ontario Sept. 15, 1830; came to Killbuck, Ogle Co., 111., in 1838; resided there one year ; moved to Peru, La Salle Co., in 1839 ; lived there until 1844 ; commenced the practice of medicine in 1843 ; came to Oregon in 1844; married Alice R. Conroy July 4, 1845 ; she was born in Vt, ; they have had six children ; two deceased ; the living are : Charles F., Frank C, Blanche and Eloise ; the Doctor was a member of the Legislature frpm this District in 1851 and 1853 ; was Surgeon of the Third Congressional District, composed of the Counties of Lee, Whiteside, Ogle, Carroll, Stevenson and Jo Daviess during the years 1863-'3-'4.

RAY JOHIil T. Co. Supt. of Schools; office in south wing of Court House ; born in Oregon Township Sept. 31, 1851 ; he graduated from the Northwestern tfniversity atEvanston, as Bachelor of Philosophy, class of 1875 ; he was Principal of Byron Public Schools from the Fall of 1875 to the time of his election as Co. Supt. in Nov., 1877.

RAE JAMES, Farmer ; Sec. 1 ; born in Tyrone Co., North of Ireland, June 5, 1816; came to the U. S. in 1836, and to Ogle Co. in 1838, where he has ever since remained ; married Mary Murphy, who was born in Cavin Co., North of Ireland ; have had nine children, seven of whom are still living; owns 330 acres of land.

REED EDWIX E. Co. Treasurer; res. cor. Fourth and Hill Sts. ; born in Daysville, Ogle Co., 111., June 6, 1846; for a number of years he was engaged in teaching; he was Collector of Nashua Township in 1869; he served eighteen months in Co. F, 34th I. V. I.; was wounded in right arm June 37, 1864, at the charge of Kenesaw Mountain; Mr. Reed married Lilian B. Hemenway April

16, 1869; she was born in Nashua Town ship Dec. 26, 1849 ; they have five children Otto H., Evan La Forest, Beulali Edwina Arthur A., and J. Gale, born Jan, 22, 1878 Mr. Reed is a member of the M. E. Church Mrs. R belongs to the Christian Church

BUTI.£DGE JOHX, of the firm of Rutledge & Matmiller, de alers in Hardware, Tinware, Stoves, etc., Washington St. ; res. Third St., cor. Clay (Hill's Addition) ; born in Canada Aug. 16, 1838 ; came to Oregon in 1855 ; enlisted in Co. G, 74th I. V. I., in July, 1862 ; served three years ; mustered out June 10, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn. ; Mr. R. taught school part of the time for two years after he came out of the army ; was Deputy County Clerk from Oct., 1867, to 1872; was Township Collector in 1868, Justice of the Peace from 1869 to 1876. and City Clerk from 1870 to 1875 ; he is now Secretary of the Ogle Co. Agricultural Board ; has been engaged in hardware business since Jan. 1, 1874; married Lucy M. Goodhue Jan. 7, 1874; she was born in Quincy.

SAUER MRS. EVA, Widow of Geo. S. Sauer; Farming; Sec. 16; owns 70 acres, probable valuation $3,000; Mrs. Sauer was born Feb. 23, 1833, in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg ; she came to Ogle Co. in the Spring of 1857, and was married June 2, 1857 ; she has four children : Nicholas, born March.20, 1858 ; Magdalene, April 12, 1860 ; John G., May 9, 1865, and Bernard, March 6, 1868 ; Mrs. Sauer is a member of the Catholic Church; Mr.

SAUER FRAXK A. Farmer; Sec. 7; owns 140 acres, probable valuation $5,600; Mr. Sauer was born May 12, 1829, in Baden, Germany ; came to Ogle Co. in 1851 and settled in Oregon Tp. ; he was married May 19, 1856, to Catherine, daughter of JohnBeckman, of Leaf River Tp., in this Co. ; Mrs. Sauer was born April 1, 1839, in Bevin, Germany; they have eleven children: Elizabeth, Rosa E., Joseph F., John v., George, Theresa, Magdalene, Caroline, Mathilde, Charles A. and Michael W. ; Mr. Sauer is a Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church; Mrs. Sauer is a member of the same church.

SAUER mCHAEIi, Farmer; Sec. 17; owns 120 acres, probable valuation $3,600; Mr. Sauer was born May 12, .1834, in Baden, Germany ; came to Ogle Co. Oct. 10, 1851, and settled in Oregon Tp. ; he was married Feb. 4, 1861, to Theresa, daughter of Adam Rippbarger,of Ridott, Stephenson Co., 111. ; she was born in Jan., 1844, in Baden, Germany; they have seven children : Catherine, Mary, Sophronia, Annie, Rosalia, Frank E. and Ellen ; Mr. Sauer is a Democrat ; was School Director for three years ; is a member of the Catholic Church, of which communion Mrs. Sauer is also a member.

SEYSTER JOITAS, Justice of the Peace and Proprietor Livery Stable ; born in Washington Co., Md.. Nov. 11, 1830; came with his father, Michael Seyster, to this Co. in May, 1838 ; his father died in May, 1839; engaged in farming until 1852; in mercantile business, etc., since ; he has been Justice of the Peace several terms ; served in that position from 1858 to 1866; elected again in 1875, to fill a vacancy ; reelected in April, 1877 ; for several years he was Town Clerk ; Township Collector and Assessor a number of years ; married Louisa R. Roat Dec. 16, 1858; she was born in this Co. in 1839 ; they have had eight children; the living are : Alice M., Frederick M. S., Nellie, Lulu Bell, Charles F. and Minnie Blanche; Mrs. S. is a member of the M. E. Church.

SEYSTER MICHAEli, Farmer; Sec. 5 ; owns 422 acres in Oregon Tp. and 100 acres in Pine Creek Tp., probable valuation $25,566; Mr. Seyster was born July 4, 1822, in Washington Co., Md.; came to Ogle Co. in May, 1838, and settled in Oregon, where he now resides, in June, 1838; he was married Oct. 16, 1851, to Margaret A., daughter of John Ridenour, of Washington Co., Md.; Mrs. Seyster was born Nov. 26, 1830; they have six children: William A., born Aug. 11, 1852; John C, May 12, 1854; Isaac N., Sept. 6, 1856; Mary E., May 20, 1862; Lucy A., Feb. 9, 1866, and Daniel E., Feb. 4, 1869 ; lost one, Francis M., born July 12, 1860, died April 25, 1861; Mr. Seyster is a Democrat ; was School Director for three or four terms; he is now Road Commissioner and a member of the Ogle Co. Agricultural Society; his father (Michael Seyster, Sr.) was born in Washington Co., Md., Jan. 14, 1798, and died June 5, 1847, in Oregon.

$$HEETS$ BEXJAMIX F. Hard, ware Dealer, whose portrait appears in this work, was born in Wattsburg, Erie Co., Penn., Oct. 6, 1832; he moved to Blackberry, Kane Co., 111., in 1844, and was engaged in farming until 1852, when he went to Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., for the purpose of attending the Rock River Seminary, from which institution he graduated with honor in the year 1855, having been chosen by his class to deliver the valedictory address ; he then became engaged in mercantile business and in milling in Mt. Morris, and continued in such until his removal to Oregon Jan. 1. 1861, where he served as Deputy in the office of the Circuit Clerk until May, 1862, when he was elected Sheriff; he enlisted in Aug., 1862, and was mustered in as Lieutenant Colonel of the 92d I. Y. I. on the 4th day of Aug. of same year ; upon his resignation, which occurred the 21st day of April, 1864, he was promoted to Brevet Brigadier General, and is at present Colonel and Aide on the personal staff of the commander-inchief of the Illinois National Guard ; in Dec, 1872, he was appointed Postmaster at Oregon, which position he now holds ; he married Alice V. Hill, daughter of Mrs. F. J. Petrie, at Mt. Morris June. 25, 1855; she was born in Oregon May 23, 1836. and died Dec. 8, 1870; they had three children, one (Freddie) dead ; two living : Frank D., born Oct. 25, 1858, and Frederick H,, Dec. 25, 1859; he married his present wife, Kate Gale, daughter of Lewis Hormell, in Oregon April 16, 1872; she was born at Dayton, O., Sept. 15, 1840 ; they have had five children : George Benjamin,born Jan. 17, 1873; Carrie Maud, Jan. 23,1874; Kate Alice, Oct. 20, 1875, died April 4, 1876, and Horace and Homer (twins) Nov. 24, 1877.

ISTAUFFER L.EVI, Trader in Stock; Sec. 5; Mr. Staufler was born July 24, 1848, in Butler Co., Penn., and was married Aug. 27, 1873, to Eva, daughter of Samuel Shaffer, of Lawrence Co., Penn, ; Mrs. Stauffer was born March 8, 1856; they have two children, whose names are Sallie F., born Feb. 17, 1875, and Albert W., born Oct. 6. 1876; Mr. Stauffer came to Ogle Co. in April, 1876, and settled in Oregon, where he now resides; he is a Republican in politics.

STEPHENS ISAMUEt R. Farmer; Sec. 5 ; owns 320 acres of land, probable valuation, $17,500; Mr. Stephens was born Feb. 6, 1844, in Chenango Co., N. Y. ; in the Autumn of 1856, he went to Cleveland, Ohio, where he lived for twenty years, and carried on an extensive business in the jobbing of Teas, Coffees and Spices, and also ran a spice mill there; in the Spring of 1877 he came to Ogle Co., and purchased the beautiful farm he now resides on, from Joseph Wagner; he was marxied in Dec, 1866, to Abby D., daughter of Elisha Mix, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Stephens was born April 9, 1848, at Henryville, C. E. ; Mr. S. is a member of the Republican party.

STROH REH:X"IUS, Druggist, cor. Washington and Fourth Sts., res. on Fifth St., Phelps' Addition ; was born in Pennsylvania; came to Oregon in 1845.

»1VARTZ BEI^J. of the firm of Swartz & Cross, Proprietors of Livery, Feed and Sale Stable, Fourth St., north of the Sinnissippi House ; born in Perry Co.,

Pa,, Feb. 12, 1840 ; came to Winnebago Co. in 1854; came to Oregon in 1871; he has been engaged in present business ever since he came here.

TA.LMAGE CHARLES, clerk and shorthand reporter. Tappan Benj. carpenter. Thayer Frank, clerk. Thompson M. T. laborer. Toppan Charles, carpenter.

TUS, Preacher; Sec. 1; ivas born in Oneida Co., N. Y., iri 1805; married Mary Giles in 1845; she was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., in 1813; located in this Co. in 1845 ; are members of the M. E. Church ; Mr. Wadsworth has been preaching for 38 years uninterruptedly; owns 220 acres of land, worth $13,000.

IVAITE CJLABK G. Retired farmer; res. on cor. of Fourth and Hill Sts. ; born in Granville, Washington Co., N. Y., April 8, 1814; came toRockvale, Ogle Co., 111., Nov. 4, 1837; engaged in farming until 1877; was Road Commissioner and School Director in Rockvale; first wife was Charlotte R. Warren, of Hartford, Washington Co., N. Y. ; married June 13, 1839; she died Feb. 16, 1853; they had four children; two died in infancy; those now living are : Malcolm E., born in Hartford, N. Y., April 16, 1843; Ella C, now Mrs. Joshua Seyster; born in Rockvale, Ogle Co., Sept. 14, 1848 ; Mr. Waite's present wife was Margaret A. Austin ; married Oct. 22, 1853 ; she was born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., March 20, 1833.

WAITE E. J. Retired Farmer; res. on Fifth St., cor. Hill; born in Granville, Washington Co., N. Y., March 5, 1812; came to Rockvale, Ogle Co., in 1844; engaged in farming until 1868, when he removed to this place; he was the first Assessor of Rockvale after township organization; held various other offices while living in that township; first wife was Abigail Roblee, of Granville, N. Y. ; she died May 4, 1847 ; they had three children ; only one living now, Elverton E. ; Mansir K. was in Co. G, 74th I. V. I. ; he was killed at the battle of Kenesaw Mountain June 27, 1864; Maiden Clark was in the 39th I. V. I. ; he was wounded near Petersburg and died fourteen days thereafter at Fortress Monroe, July 2, 1864;

Mr. Waite's present wife was Elizabeth Benway ; married March 2, 1848 ; she was born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y. ; they have had six children; one son, Merton J., died in 1863, aged two years; the living are: Josephine, Emma E., Sarah, Merton R. and Martha; Mrs. W. is a member of the M. E. Church.

firm of Herbert & Welty, Props, of Restaurant and Dealers in Confectionery, etc., opposite Sinnissippi House ; born in Washington Co., Md., Sept. 4, 1855. Welty Tyrus, shoemaker.

WERTZ HERMAir, Prop. Restaurant, etc., Washington St., at Rock River Bridge ; born in Prussia Feb. 5, 1828 ; came to N. Y. in 1853 ; moved to Wisconsin in 1854, and to Ogle Co. in 1854; married Mary Friday Jan. 4, 1872 ; she was born in Germany Dec. 2, 1827; they own a farm of 120 acres on Sec. 18, Marion Tp. ; Mr. Wertz has two sons by former marriage : Charles, born March 20, 1859, and John, Jan. 27, 1861.

IVOOD liEHUEIi, Farmer; Sec. 16; owns 1053^ acres, probable valuation $4,220; Mr. Wood was born March 19, 1820, in N. Y. ; came to Ogle Co. June 1, 1844, and settled in Oregon Tp. ; he was man led Jan. 12, 1848, to Isabella, daughter of Jacob Williams, of Ghana, Pine Rock Tp., in this Co.; Mrs. Wood was born Nov. 23, 1827, m Chester Co., Pa., and came to Ogle Co. in 1846; they have four children : Louania, born May 13, 1849 ; Mary A., Oct. 15, 1851 ; John J., May 25, 1854, and William A., July 25, 1858; Mr. Wood was one of the committee appointed to take away 'the Indians in 1845 ; Mrs. Wood is a member of the Baptist Church

Dr.John Roe

WOOIiliEY ISAAC S. Retired Merchant; horn near Tuckerton, Gloucester Co., N. J., Nov. 4, 1805 ; moved to Philadelphia in 1809; remained there until 1817; then went to Urbana, Ohio, where he was engaged in hoot and shoe business ; first came to Ogle Co. in 1836; removed with his family to Oregon in 1838; kept hotel from 1888 to 1839; in 1839 the County Commissioners appointed him County Treasurer ; was County Treasurer several terms ; was for many years Justice of the Peace, for a number of years doing most of the business ; during his service as Justice over 7,000 cases were brought before him; he has held various other offices ; he established the first school in the Co. under the present school law; he has always been prominently identified with the interests of the town and Co. in which he resides ; he owns a farm of 160 acres on Sec. 2, Oregon Tp. ; his wife was Elizabeth Parkinson; they were married Dec. 25, 1828; she was born in JSorth

Carolina in 1801, and died Feb. 4, 1871 ; they had three children ; those who are living are : Mary E. (now Mrs. B. Brundage), and Amanda J. (now Mrs. Daniel W. Peck) ; lost one son, John P., who died at the age of twenty-six years. Wooley Jno. W. shoemaker.

YOU^rtt FRAI^CIS J. Speculator; born near Old Chester, Delaware (Jo., Pa., Oct. 22, 1847; came to Rochelle in 1858; was engaged in farming pursuits until he enlisted Jan. 5, 1864; served in the army until Sept. 4, 1865 ; for twenty months Mr. Young was engaged in produce business at Ashton, Lee Co. ; afterwards came to Oregon where he continued in same business until Dec. 1, 1877.

AVERIL.L. EDWARD: Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Daysville; born in Upper Canada; located in Clinton Co., N. Y., with his father when a small child, and in this Co. in 1851 ; married Sarah Ann Cole in 1836 ; she was born in Morrow Co., Ohio, in 1841; had eight children, four deceased ; the living are : Frank E., Clarata A., Frances I., and Walter E. ; are members of the Evangelical Church ; has been Class Leader in the Evangelical Association four years. Steward two years, and is Class Leader now ; owns 110 acres of land, worth $3,500.

BAIL.EY JAIIES, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. 0. Honey Creek; born in Columbus, Ohio., in 1822; married Susan E. Chamberlin in 1859 ; she was born in Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1836; had five children, one deceased; living are: Florence J., born Sept. 20, 1860 ; Melissa, Oct. 5, 1865 ; Adra G., Aug. 25, 1869; Anna E. Nov. 11, 1875; Mr. Bailey has been Supervisor two years ; he owns 270 acres of land, in a prosperous slate of cultivation, worth $10,800.

Bl$$HOP WO AH I.. Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Daysville ; born in Schenectady Co., N. Y., 1821 ; came to this Co. 1838 ; married Mary Ann Underbill in 1865; she was born in Canada West 1830 ; she has one son, Albert Emerson Park, by her first husband (deceased) ; she has by her present husband three children. Mary Elizabeth, John Albert and Jennie M.; Mr. Bishop had one son by his first wife; he owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000; are members of M. E. Churcli.

BIS^HOP IVM. Farmer; Sec. 37: P. O. Daysville; born in Schenectady Co., N. Y., 1817 ; came to this Co. 1837 ; married Johannah Kahil 1856; she was born in Canada West 1830; have two children: Frank J. and George F. ; owns 200 acres of land worth $10,000 ; has been Road Master for three terms in this Tp.

BIIS8EL.L. I^OREIVZO, Farmer; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Daysville ; born in Upper Canada, 1829 ; located in this Co. 1846 ; married Sarah Jane Rose in 1855 ; had eight children, one deceased; living are: Nelly M., born in 1859; Walter, 1861; Rose E., 1863; Bertha A., 1865; Alfred J., 1867; Mary E., 1871 ; are members of the M. E. Church; has been Road Commissioner and Town Supervisor for two terms each; owns 140 acres of land, with unusually fine improvements.

in 1826 ; moved to this Co. in 1847 ; married Emeline Arnold in 1859 ; was born in 1837 ; are members of tlie M. E. Church ; have four children : Florence Victoria, Charles Albert, Minnie Bell and Lucy Helen; owns 255 acres of land, worth $14,000; Mr. Bissell has held the office of Road Commissioner.

BOYD XN^, Farm; Sees. 33 and 34; P. O. Taylor ; born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland, in 1816 ; married Joseph Boyd (deceased) ; he was born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland, in 1806, and died in this Co. in 1872 ; they came from Ireland direct to this Co. in 1843; had five daughters: Bessie, Eliza A., Ellen, Emma and Josephine, three of whom are married ; Mrs. Boyd, although sixty-two years old, stiil displays the vigor of a woman of thirty ; under the superintendence of herself and two unmarried daughters, her farm of 200 acres is in a most flourishing condition, and is valued at $10,000.

CARPEXTEK WILrlilS F. Farm ; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Honey Creek ; born in this Co. in 1852; married Alice C. Bates, in Dec, 1877 ; she was born in Cottage Hill (now known as Elmhurst), Du Page Co., Ill.,in 1859 ; he owns 120 acres land, valued at $6,000; John Carpenter (deceased), father of Willis F., came to this Co. about 1838 ; was Supervisor for ten years just prior to his death.

CHAMBEBIil^ MAJOR, Farmer; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Honey Creek ; born in Orleans Co., Vt., in 1800; married Elizabeth Shed in 1851; she was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., in 1804; had four children, one deceased; those living are: Lodicia, Louisa and Susan E. ; moved to Genesee Co., N. Y., m 1814, and to this Co., in 1837 ; are members of the United Brethren Church ; owns 500 acres land, valued at $20,000; Republican.

EDUOITDIS HIRAIfl P. Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Taylor; born in this Co. in 1843 ; married Helen Waldo in 1867 ; she was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., in 1842; have three children: Theodate M., born in 1869; Susie M., 1870; Jay D., 1874; Mr. Edmonds and family are members of the M. E. Church ; he owns a farm of 160 acres of very choice land, in a most flourishing condition, and estimated as worth $16,000; enlisted in 92d 111. Mounted V. I. in Aug., 1863, and served during the war, being in all the engagements with his Regt., except when on courier duty with his company, K., during the battles of Chicamauga and Mission Ridge, which was a post of danger and honor ; the record of his Regt. is in the army record in this work; he was mustered out in 1865. Edmonds John W. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Lighthouse.

HATCH REV. AliOXZO PERRY, Preacher M. E. Church; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Lighthouse ; born in Orange Co, Vt, 1830; married Clara L. Mackinstry, who was born in 1837, in Windsor Co., Vt.; they had six children: Gregory S., born in 1860; Hattie S.. 1861; Mary W., 1863; Alice L. 1872; Florence C, 1874; Carl P., 1876; Mr. Hatch has been preaching steadily for the last twenty years ; owns a neat homestead of 80 acres, with good improvements ; he located in this Co. in 1868.

JACKSON IVlIililAM, Retired Merchant; Daysville; born in Roxbury, Mass., in 1798; married Maria Moulton; she was born in Middlesex Co., Mass. ; they had seven children : Hannah, Lousia, George, Frank, Charles and Emily; one deceased ; owns houses and lots in Daysville ; held office of Postmaster and Town Clerk for several years; have eighteen grand children and sixteen great-grand children.

Fauquier Co., Va., in 1811; located in Perry Co., O., in 1831, and in Franklin Co., O., 1833, and in this Co. in 1838; married Sarah Ann Williams in 1833; she was born in Franklin Co., O., Dec. 31, 1815; they had twelve children (six deceased); living: Emily Jane, Ann Eliza, Sarah Isabel, Rebecca Adelaide, John Franklin and Alice Caroline; he and his family are members of the M. E. Church ; Mr. Keyes has been an active member of the community in which he moves ; he has filled the several oflfices of Coroner, Justice of the Peace, the latter for twenty-four years, Constable twelve years. Town Clerk, Assessor, School Trustee and Road Commissioner ; he has been a member of the church forty-three years ; he is Coroner at the present time.

IfEWTOJr ADDIISO:!ir, Physician; Sec. 13; P. O. Honey Creek; born in Redding, Windsor Co., Vt., in 1816; moved to Susquehanna Co., Pa., in 1830; and to this Co. in 1855; married Polly Butterfield; she was born in Susquehanna Co., Pa , in 1822 ; had seven children, four of whom are deceased ; the living are : Frances C, Sherman N., U. S. Grant ; Dr. Newton has practiced medicine for 35 years; he enlisted in 46th I. V. I. in Sept., 1861 ; mustered out in 1862; had charge of the Military Hospital at Dixon part of the time he was in the service ; he came home on short leave of absence to see his children, who were on their deatli-bed ; he received an order to join his regiment, which he promptly obeyed ; two of his children died

PKABODY BlTEIi, Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O Daysville; born in Sullivan Co., N. H., in 1806; moved to this Co. May 28, 1836; married Maria M. Newton in 1841; she was born in 1813 in Windsor Co., Vt. ; have had three children, two deceased ; one living, Emma ; has been Road Commissioner several terms; owns 320 acres land, worth $16,000; Mr. Peabody has on his premises the oldest frame barn erected in this Co. ; it is in good repair now.

PliAl^TZ MICHAEIi B. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Daysville; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., in 1800; located in this Co. in 1840; married Ruth Nettleton in 1825; she was born in Canada; had eight children, three deceased; living: Timothy, William, Catherine, Emily, Almedia; are members of M. E. Church; owns 228 acres land, worth $12,000; he would sell his farm, as his children are all married ; it is a desirable farm; they have twenty-one grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

BEED OEOBOE M. Merchant and Postmaster, Daysville; born in Gilsum, N. H., in 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1840 ; married Myra McLeod ; she was born in Ohio; are members of the M. E. Church; two children : Frank E. and Alice E. ; has been Postmaster for four years, Town Clerk four terms. Collector seven years. School Director fourteen years ; owns residence and store, thirteen town lots, and eight acres of land in Daysville, valued at $11,500.

BEED VIBOIIi E. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Honey Creek; born in this Co. in 1841; married Harriet D. Carpenter, in 1 866 ; have four children : Leon A., Eleanor v., Ernest C. and Orin O. ; enlisted in 34th I. V. I., Aug. 22, 1861; re-enlisted as veteran Dec. 22, 1863 ; was in every engagement with his Regt., except from Dec. 31, 1862, till June, 1863, while he was a prisoner of war in Richmond, Va., having been captured at Murfreesboro, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862; was slightly wounded in the left hand; mustered out July 12, 1865; owns 100 acres land, valued at $5,000, and rents 100 acres ; they are members of the M. E. Church ; he is a Republican, and a member of the Masonic order.

SSIIITII WEBSTER V. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Orciion; born in Marshall, Oneida Co., N. Y., April 6, 1841 ; came with his parents to Du Page Co., III., when 18 months old; he enlisted, July, 1861, in Co. A, 52d I. V. I.; served uutil July, 18()2, when he was discharged on account of disability; he was at the battle of Shiloh both days; married Elizabeth, daughter of John W. Edmunds, who came to this Co. in 1839; she died Nov. 16, 1873 ; they had one child, who died in infancy; present wife was Clara D. Aidrich; 'married Jan. 1, 1875; she was born in Cass Ci)., Mich.; they have two children, Harriet E. and Arthur W. ; Mr. and Mrs. S. are members of the M. E. Church.

STEWART THOHAS, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. 0. Daysville; born in Tyrone Co., Ireland, Oct. 5, 1826 ; married Margaret Snider; she was born in Quincy Co., Pa., in 1826 ; have nine children : Georgella, Katie, Mary, Lenora, Frank T., Alexeana, Senalalia, Walter and Willis; located in this Co. in 1847 ; are members of the Lutheran Church ; has been School Director several terms ; owns 300 acres land, worth $20,000, known as the " Spring Hill Dairy Farm," a brand of butter well known and appreciated, in Chicago for its purity, sweetness and excellent flavor; the depot for this butter in Chicago is 104 and 106 South Water St., E. Todd & Co., agents ; he is erecting a dairy house on the most improved plan, and has 45 head of highgrade shorthorns ; he produced about 6,000 pounds of gilt-edge butter this season; when the best grades of other manufacturers were sellingfor 30 cents, the "Spring Hill Farm" butter brought from 33 to 35 cents per pound; the facilities of the " Spring Hill Farm " for producing a high grade of butter are unexceptionable.

^WILIilAMS Ci^EORGE, Farmer; residence and P. O. Daysville; born in Co. Cork, Ireland, in 1794; married Christine Blair; she was born in Schenectady Co., N. Y. ; have eight children: John, Joseph B., Marsraret, George, Ellen, Daniel, Eliza and William T.; William T. enlisted in the 34th I. V. I., Dec. 22, 1863, and served to the close of the war ; participated in the following battles with his Regt. : Mission Ridge, Rocky Face, Resaca, Rome, Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, siege of Atlanta, and Jonesboro, Ga.

Al^DRUS WIIiLilAM C. Farmer ; Grand Detour ; was born Nov. 28, 1850, at Grand Detour; Mr. A.'s father was born in Cornwall, Vt., in 1803 ; married Miss Sarah Bosworth June 3, 1838 ; she was born June 27, 1819, in Windsor Co., Vt., died Oct. 29, 1858 ; came to this county in 1838 ; he was in the Legislature and Super-

, visor several years, and nearly all of the offices ; Mr. Wm. Andrus' grandfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Bosworth are of the oldest settlers ; Mr. B. was

Cj^ATES emery T. Farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. 0. Grand Detour ; was born in Windom County, Vt., and came to this county, Oct., 1838 ; married Miss Caroline M. Talmer, Sept. 1, 1839, born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., Oct. 8, 1812 ; have raised two children by adoption - Mary E., born Nov. 5, 1841, died July 13, 1860 ; Byron Taylor, born in 1845; living in Iowa ; enlisted in the late war from 1861 until the close ; Mr. Gates and wife were members of the F. W. Baptist Church, until it disbanded ; was Church Clerk about ten years ; at present are members of Methodist Church ; Mr. Gates came from Vermont in his own team, with twelve passengers ; they

HE ME NW AY FRAl^CIS, Farmer ; Sec. 1 ; P. 0. Grand Detour; born in Shoreham, Addition Co., Vt., May 14, 1819 ; came to this county 1853 ; Mr. Hemen way's father, Francis S., born in Grafton, Mass., Jan. 23, 1784, died March 20, 1827 ; married Miss Clara Turrill ; she was born Aug. 31, 1786, died Nov. 17,1864; they had six children - one died in infancy ; Asa, born July 6, 1810, now living in St. Paul, Minn.; Anna T,, born Aug. 4, 1812; Luke E., Aug. 7, 1816; Frances Martha, April 25, 1821 ; Luke was in the late war, one of the hundred day men ; was Captain of a company from Moline, Bock Island Co. ; Mr. Francis H. was School Teacher from the age of 19, three-quarters of his past life ; he was School Trustee for 20 years, Supervisor one term ; Mr. H. and sister are members of the Congregationalist Ch'ch, and Mrs. H.'s father was Deacon for 30 years ; Mr. H.'s oldest brother, Asa, and Annie, were Missionaries at Siam about ten years.

Farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. 0. Grand Detour ; was born in Jefferson Co., West Virginia, May 27, 1845 ; came to this county Oct., 1846 ; married Miss Savilla M. Bovey Dec. 29, 1868 ; born in this county March 5, 1850 ; have had five children (one deceased) - Clarence B., born Dec. 13, 1869, died Dec. 19, 1869; Bertha 0., born Nov. 18, 1870 ; Millie J., born Jan. 21, 1873; Francis M., born Jan. 22, 1875 ; Etta M., born Dec. 4, 1876 ; has been Town Collector one term, Justice of the Peace two terms. School Director one term ; Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are members of the Christian Church; Mr. J. is a member of the State Grange and Subordinate Grange, and has been Master nearly all the time of its existence ; Mr. J. was in the late war, in Co. I, 140th I. Y. I., mustered in April, 1864, mustered out Oct. 1864 ; Mr. J. has not been in good health since.

HERRILIi I.Y1IAX, Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Grand Detour; was born in Bradford, Pa. ; came to this counry in 1830 ; married Miss Martha 0. Bates Nov. 14, 1853 ; born Jan. 20, 1824. Have three children - Ida F., born Aug. 18, 1854; Edith M., born Nov. 28, 1857 ; Martha S., born Oct. 26, 1863. Mr. M. owns 160 acres of land and 33 town lots, valued at $15,- 000 ; was School Director ; Mr. Merrill carried on the grocery trade for six years. From that he went to farming.

PAIiHER W. Farm er ; Sec. 31 ; P. 0. Grand Detour ; was born Nov. 7, 1842, in Pine Creek, this county ; married Miss Nancy Mumma Aug. 18, 1868 ; have three children - VinnaD.,born June 2,1869; Amos L. Nov. 16, 1871 ; William I., June 12, 1875 ; Commissioner of Highways three years ; Mr. Palmer was in the late war from 1864 until the close of the war, in the 34th I. V. I ; fought in the battle of Black River and all after ; Mr. Palmer is charitable to all.

PAXKHURST JAMES, Physi cian and Surgeon; born Jan. 18, 1845, in Sussex Co., England ; married Miss Effie G. Fike Nov. 20, 1873; she was born in Somerset, Pa., Sept. 18, 1855 ; have one child - Bessie C, born July 26, 1875 ; Mr. P. has practiced medicine about ten years ; he attended college in Ann Arbor, Mich., and Rush Medical College, Chicago ; went to Pa., and lived about six months, and then came to Grand Detour in the Fall of 1850 ; then went to Iowa in 1851, and returned to this county in 1852 ; Mr. P. has had good success ; Mr. P. was in the late war in the 69th I. V. I.

ROGERS JAMES, Postmaster; Grand Detour; born April 3, 1819, in Dorsetshire, Eng. ; came to this country in June, 1847 ; landed in Chicago ; remained until Aug. 12, 1849, and worked in a wholesale and retail boot and shoe store on Lake street ; he came to Grand Detour Aug. 12, 1849 ; married Miss Jane Morey, July 22, 1841 ; she was born in Stallbridge, Eng., Aug. 8, 1819, died

SAWYER CYRUS D. Carpenter; P. 0. Grand Detour ; was born in Highgate, Franklin Co., Vt., Aug. 23, 1814 ; came to Kane Co., Sept. 20, 1844; lived there until June 13, 1845, when he came to this Co. ; married Mirah B. Palmer Dec. 26, 1842 ; she died April 18, 1849 ; Mr. Sawyer married his second wife, Mrs. Esther G. Eddy, July 30, 185-, who was formerly Miss Esther Gould, born March 10, 1811 ; came to this Co. Nov. 4, 1836. Mr. Sawyer has been Town Clerk from 1856 to 1865, and Town Assessor at the same time, and also, for the last four years; School Director twelve years ; Mr. and Mrs. S. are members of the Church ; he has been Deacon several years ; they are also Life Members of the Ogle County Bible Society; and also of the American.

Farmer ; Sec. 14 ; P. 0. Grand Detour; born April 23, 1816, in Fairfield, Vt. ; came to this State in 1857, and to this county in 18(^6; married Miss Harriet C. Todd Sept. 15, 1862; she was born Sept. 3, 1840 ; have three children - Amy S., born Nov. 20, 1863 ; Harriet C, Oct. 31, 1865 ; Isabella M., June 11, 1872 ; owns property valued at $3,000 ; Highway Commissioner two years. Mr. S. and wife are members of the Episcopal Church; Mr. S. was in the hotel business for fifteen years, R. R. conductor and in office of general freight for several years.

THROOP CHARIiES, Merchant; P. 0. Grand Detour; born Sept. 18, 1809, in Bethel, Windsor Co., Vt.; came to this State in 1835, and this Co. in 1838 ; married Miss Jonnah Bosworth, Dec. 14th. 1845 ; she was born in

Windsor Co., Vt., Feb. 14, 1826 ; have had Robert B., born Sept. 14, 1845; Charles F., Jan. 8, 1849 ; Nellie C, Aug. 28, 1845; Mattie M., Aug. 29. 1864. Mr. Throop has been in the mercantile business for 34 years ; he is also one of the oldest continued merchants in the county by a number of years ; commenced in 1843 and has never suspended and has always paid one hundred cents on the dollar and never has been sued, and is the oldest settler in the village of Grand Detour.

Source changes here: from Portrait and Biographical Album of Ogle County, Illinois, Containing Full Page Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the County, by Various, published 1886; 1,627 words in this source stream.

Grand Detour Township

The history of the township is interwoven with that of the village, the first settlement being made at the latter point. For the history we are indebted principally to Deacon Sawyer, who, in 1876, prepared the centennial history of the place. No man was better qualified for the task.

From the report of Hon. Fernando Sanford, County Superintendent of Schools, for the year ending June 30, 1885, the following facts are gleaned: There were in the township 146 persons under 21 years of age, of whom roo were of school age. Of this number 73 were enrolled in the public schools. The township was divided into three school districts, two of which had school more than 110 days during the year, and one less than 110. Three male and two female teachers had been employed, receiving salaries ranging from $18 to $50 per month. There was one brick and two frame school-houses, valued at $r,350. The amount of tax levy for support of schools was $550.

Grand Detour Township was organized in 1850, its boundaries being fixed by the Commissioners appointed to divide the county into civil townships. The following named have served as members of the Board of Supervisors : then known, he made claim to the land that now forms the village site. Although he claimed the land in 1834 it was not until the next season that he made it his home. In the spring or early summer of 1835 Mr. Andrus, in company with W. A. House, returned to the place and erected a log cabin. Mrs. Sarah J. House and Sophronia Weatherby were the first women in the place. They came July 4, 1835.

The first settlement being made, the pioneers were soon joined by others, among the number being Russell Green, Amos Bosworth, William G.. Dana, Marcus and Dennis Warren. These gentlemen organized a Hydraulic Company, for the purpose of developing the water-power and the erection of mills. The village was laid out and the company organized in 1836. A post office was established about this time, with W. A. House as Postmaster. Quite a large number of persons came during this year.

improvements. The settlement was increased by the arrival of several persons with their families, among the number being John Deere, the noted plow manufacturer of Moline. Mr. Deere was a blacksmith by trade and at once erected a shop and began work. He is well remembered by all the old citizens of the place as a master workman in his line. In 1839 he manufactured here his first plow, making one that delighted the hearts of the farmers, as it would scour. Two years later, in company with Leonard Andrus, he started the Grand Detour Plow Works. The fame of the Grand Detour plows was soon established throughout the West. Whatever was done by Mr. Deere was well done. No shoddy work was allowed to go out of his shops. Before the commencement of the plow manufacture on an extensive scale, he manufactured pitch-forks and shovels. Anold merchant in Oregon relates that on one occasion he came into his store with a lot of forks, and, placing them on the floor, stepped on the tines, bending them to the floor. Stepping off, the tines would spring back to their place. The merchant thought there was some trick in the business and asked Mr. Deere if he would permit him to step on them. He was given permission. " But," says the merchant, "suppose they break." "T will bear the loss," responded Mr. Deere. So the merchant stepped on them and found there was no deception.

For a time Grand Detour flourished, and at one time its prospects were second to no town in Northern Illinois. Every branch of business was soon represented. The first in each line, so far as now remembered, were the following named: John Deere, blacksmith; S. E. Hathaway, wagon-maker; George Cushing, carpenter; Mr. Henry, cabinetmaker; Ebenezer Day, millwright; O. F. Palmer, shoemaker; G. Clements, tinware.

The first physician was Dr. Wm. Bass. The first marriage is thought to be that of Reuben Pritchard and Mary Rathbun, in March, 1840. The second that of John Cushaw and Miss Brown.

The first birth was that of Gertrude, daughter of W. A. and Sarah L. House, in November, 1835. The first birth of a male child was that of Chas. H., son of John Deere, bornin 1839. Chas, H, Deere is now

Weatherby taught one term. a first school house was erected. It was a brick stru ture and used not only for educational purposes, bi for religious services, elections, and other publi meetings. The present school house was complete in 1858, at a cost of $4,200, and was then considered - the finest in the county. re hed

There are three church buildings in the place at {\4 the present time, two only of which are used. The | Congregational was the first one erected. It was | built in 1848, and dedicated Nov. 12, of that year, | Rev. L. H. Ross, of Rockford, preaching the sermon on the occasion. The society has been disorganized for many years, its house of worship being used for various purposes.

The Episcopal Church (St. Peter's) is the strong est religious organization here. The first sermon was preached by Bishop Chase, in June, 1837. house of worship was commenced in 1849 and com? pleted the following year, but was not consecrate till Oct. 22, 1855, when Bishop Henry J. Whitehouse visited the place and delivered the discourse.

The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized here in 1839, Rev. O. F. Ayres, forming the first | class. The house of worship was erected in 1857, and dedicated Jan. 23, 1858, Rev. T. M. Eddy preaching the dedicatory sermon. The Church is not in that prosperous condition at present that it should be, its membership being quite small. eet

Grand Detour has always been a temperance town, | | the first temperance society being organized Feb. 25, | 1839. Its first officers were: Samuel Anthony, President; Cyrus Chamberlain, Vice President; Ches- , ter Harrington, Secretary; Moses Crombie , Treasurer, hs The Sons of Temperance were once very strong in the place. a

Before the completion of the Illinois Cediteal R road to Dixon, Grand Detour had the promise being the best town in Northern Illinois. It had dle manufactory, mills, and other business enterprises. A larger trade was transacted here than any town for miles around. Its streets were crowded with the teams of farmers with their produce, and _ the merchants all wore smiling faces. How changed the scene now! The building of the railroad in proximity to the town virtually killed it. The manufactories have all been closed up, the machinery removed, the houses are falling down, and all is dreary,indeed. And yet all this could yet be changed by enterprise and pluck. A finer water power does not exist on the river.

on the south, Pine Rock on the north, Flagg on the east, and Taylor Township on the west. It is a fractional township, having but one section more than is contained in half a congressional township. There is one grove in the township, named by the early settlers Lafayette, in honor of Marquis de Lafayette. There is no village or postoffice within its boundaries, nor has it yet been traversed by the railroad.

The first settlement was made in the spring of 1835, by James Clark, David White, Isaac Rosecrans, Jonathan W. Jenkins, Richard and Thomas Aikens. They were followed soon after by Dorson Rosecrans, Chas. C. Royce, Jeptha Noe and others. The settlement was made in and around the grove. Dorson Rosecrans and Royce purchased the claim of White.

Among the settlers at Lafayette and Washington Groves were men of strong religious convictions, members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. It was not long before their presence was known to the circuit rider, and Rev. James McKean came and organized a class, probably the first in the county. This was the fall of 1835. A log house was at once erected to be used for Church and school purposes. Miss Benedict, a step-daughter of James Clark, and now the wife of Rev. Barton H. Cartwright, taught in this house the first term of school in the township. Miss: Benedict was long supposed to have been the _ first teacher in the county, but it is now generally

Grove the previous winter. Being a small township, without a village, of course the school record at present may not show as large as some other townships. From the report of Hon. Fernando Sanford, County Superintendent of Public Schools, for the year ending June 30, 1885, the following items are gleaned: There were in the township 145 persons under 2r years of age, of whom 106 were of school age. Of this number 75 were enrolled in the public schools. The township was divided into three school districts, the schools held therein being of an ungraded character. One male and seven female teachers were employed at salaries ranging from $33.33 to $40 per month. There were three frame school houses in the township, valued at $1,200. The amount of tax levied for school purposes was $850.

One of the first marriages in the county took place in this township in 1836, Francis Weeks and Martha Aikens being joined in the bonds of matrimony, the ceremony being performed by James V. Gale, Esq.

At present there are two Church organizations in the township, the Methodist Episcopal and Christian, commonly nick-named New Lights. The latter congregation was organized about 1840, by Rev. John Walworth, now of Richland Center, Wis. The congregation has a house of worship, which will hold some 400 persons.