Kewanee Township (part 2 of 2)

NOBLING HENRY G. A. Kewanee; blacksmith; Dem; Luth; born in Germany, 1840; $600. NOBLING OTTO, Kewanee; painter; Dem; Luth; born in Germany; three children. NOKES ENON, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Meth; born England; came to Co. 1865. NORTH LEVI, Kewanee; lawyer; Rep; born in LewisCo. N.Y. 1821; $1,000; five children. NORTHROP CHARLES, Kewanee; Rep; born in Philadelphia, 1836; $1,000; two children. NORTON MICHAEL, Kewanee; section boss; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; $700. NORTON MILES B. Kewanee; money leaner; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 1829. NORTON PATRICK H. Kewanee; clerk; Dem; Cath; born in 111.

O'NEILL MICHAEL, Liquor Dealer and Dealer in Hides and Tallow. Kewanee; born irulreland, Sept. 1830; came to this county in 1859; Dem; Cath, value of property $4,000; married Sarah Aaron, Nov. 18, 1872; she was born in Pa; they have two children, Clement P., born Sept. 24, 1873, and John F., burn May 16, 1867.

OLIVER ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Kewanee; born in Morgan Co. Ohio, July 12, 1821; came to this county in 1844; Rep; owns So acres of land, valued at §3,000; married Mary E. Folsom. in Wethersfield, Feb. 8, 1846; she was born in Belpre Tp. Ohio, June 10, 1832; they have six children living, one deceased; the living are. Christopher C , born Jan. 25, 1847; Martha J. (now Mrs. Joseph Morton), born Jan. 30, 1851; Susan H. (now Mrs. Thos. Knox). born Feb. 23, 1853; Augustus, born May 29, 1855; Elmer W., born May 19, 1857. and Norman P.. born Oct. 24, 1860; the two eldest boys are married; lost one son, James E , born Dec. 25, 1848, died Oct. 26, 1849; ^'r- Oliver has been School Director several terms; Mr. Oliver's father and mother live with them.

PARRISH RUFUS P. Dealer in Books, Stationery and Wall Paper, Kewanee; born in Gilmanton, N. H. Sept. 4, 1816; came to this county, April 15, 1855; Rep; Epis; value of real estate and personal property $8,000; married Frances A. Hollis, in Boston, Mass, Dec. 3, 1839; she was born in Boston, Nov. 2, 1816; has one child living. George K., born June 10, 1858; has lost two sons and one daughter; Mr. Parrish has been for several years member of the Village Board of Trustees, one year President of the Board; for six years was School Director; is now President of Board of School Trustees, and President of Board of Directors of Public Library.

PARRY JOSEPH, Kewanee; Sexton of Pleasant View and the old Kewanee cemeteries; born in England. July S. 1828; came to this country in 1870; Bapt; owns house and three acres, valued at $1,500; married Mary Bradley, May 12, 1857; sne was born in England, June 3, 1828; they have five children living. William, horn April 8, 1858; Alice S., born Nov.

24, 1869; they have lost two children. Albert Frederick and Emily Jane. PARSONS EPHRAIM Dr. Kewanee; Physician; born in Girard, Pa. May 8, 1827; came to this county in 1866; Rep; Cong; owns property, valued at $10,000; married Lydia A. Wilcox; she was born in N.Y; they have two children, Jennie L. and Emma L.

PIERCE & BRO. Kewanee, Dealers in Hardware, Stoves and Iron. John H, Pierce, born in Kane Co. 111., Jan. II, 1843. Thomas P. Pierce, born in Kane Co. 111., Oct. 3, 1838; Liberal in politics and religion.

PRATT NORMAN H. Postmaster, Kewanee; born in Binghamton, N.Y.Dec. 10, 1825; came to this county in 1846; Rep; Ind; married Louise Sloan, Dec. 20, 1854; she was born in Kingsville. Ohio; has three children living: Carrie E., born Sept. 20, 1855; Junius J., born Feb. 2, 1858; Carl H., born Nov. 16, 1870; have lost three children. Mr. Pratt has been Postmaster since 1867. Was Captain Co. F, I24th I.V.I, about three years.

RAYMOND EDWARD C. Proprietor Planing Mill and Manufacturer Sash, Doors, Blinds, etc., Kewanee; born in Brunswick, Maine, June 16, 1827; came to this Co. April 21, 1856; Rep; Ind; value of property in Kewanee, $12,000; married Lillie T. Brun, May 10, 1857; she was born in N.Y. city, Sept. 26, 1839; has two children living, Harry P., born Aug. 14, 1868; Addie May, born Nov. 18, 1870; lost two sons and one daughter. Mr. R. served three years in the army; was Captain Co. A, I24th I.V.I ; had charge of receiving and transferring Illinois troops at Springfield, 111. about 18 months.

REGIER GUSTAV W. Rev. Pastor United Evangelical Church, Kewanee; born in Prussia, Aug. 5, 1842; came to this Co. in 1875; Rep; married Anna Eimann at Franklin, Iowa, Feb. 9, 1868; she was born in Afehland, Ohio, Jan. 5, 1846; they have had five children, two deceased; the living are : Emma K., born Dec. 3, 1868; Ernst F. H., born Aug. 6, 1871; C'lara O. E., born Nov. 18, 1876. Mr. Regier also has pastoral charge of the church 3 miles northeast of Kewanee, and church at Geneseo.

HONK JOHX G. Kewanee; Village Constable and Deputy Sheriff; born in Louisburg, Va. Feb. 6, 1847; came to Canton, 111. in 1863; came to this county Aug. 4, 1865; Dem; Ind; married Ellen R. Thompson Aug. 15, 1872; she was born in Boston, Mass. May 6, 1847; has two children: Chas. Albert, born Sept. 13, 1873;. Viola May, Jan. 25, 1875; Mr. Ronk ,has served as Constable three years; is serving his second year as Deputy Sheriff.

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RUSSELL, WILLIAM H. Kewanee; Supt. Public Schools; born in Nobleboro. Lincoln Co. Maine, Sept. 26, 1834; came to this county in 1868; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot valued at $1,500; married Martha J. Hatch Aug. 22, 1864; she died June 14, 1866; had one child by this marriage, deceased; married Elizabeth D. B. Alexander, July 5, 1871; she was born near Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Feb. II, 1839; they have one child, Lillian E. born Oct. 19, 1875; Mr. R. graduated from Bath High School in 1860; spent three years at Waterville, ifie. College; taught in the schools of Maine a number of years; taught in Peoria High School three years; Supt. of Moline public schools three years; has served as Supt. of Kewanee public schools six years.

SCOTT JOHN, Farmer; Sees. 6, 7, 8, and 5; Kewanee P.O.; born in Scotland, May 10, 1810; came to this county 1846; Dem; Pres; owns 462 acres of land, valued at $23,200; married Marcey Paice, Nov. 13, 1835; she was born in the County of Surrey, England, April 15,1812; they have three children living: William, born March 6, 1836; Alexander, Oct. 28, 1837; and John, Aug. 27, 1840; they lost three daughters: Jane, who died in England; Mary Ann, died Sept. 14, 1852; and Isabella J. died Jan. 15, 1867; Mr. Scott was the first blacksmith in this part of the township.

SEARLE THEODORE N. Kewanee; Carpenter, Contractor and Builder; born in Chicopee, Mass. May 18, 1847; came to this county in 1856; Dem; Ind; owns house and two lots, valued at $r,ooo; married Laura Winter, Sept. 1869; she was born June 5, 1852; they have three children : Estella, born March 18, 1871; Freddie N., Sept. 7, 1872; Montgomery, Aug. 7, 1875.

SEE FREDERICK, Brewer; Sec. 34; Kewanee P.O.; born in New Market. England, March 27,1829; came to this countryin 1857; came to this county in 1859; Dem; Ind; owns brewery, houses, and 12 acres of land; Mr. See is engaged in the manufacture of ale and beer; his facilities for manufacturing are extensive; all orders promptly filled.

SHIRLEY PHILEMON P. Rev. Pastor First Baptist Church, Kewanee; born in Hancock Co. Ind. Dec. 16', 1827; came to this county in 1876; Rep; educated at Madison University, N.Y.; was ordained pastor of First Baptist Church at Grafton, N.Y. in 1853; since then he has been pastor of Baptist church at Le Claire Iowa; Zion Church, Scott Co. Iowa; and of the Baptist churches at Marion, Linn Co. Iowa; Berwick, Warren Co. Ill; Payson, Adams Co. Ill; Clayton, Adams Co. Ill; and Polo, 111; from Polo he came to Kewanee and took charge of present pastorate; married Maria L. Hayes, of Hamilton, N.Y.; they have five children, four daughters and one son : eldest daughter, Ida P. E., married to Fred. A. Knowlton,of Linn Co. Iowa; second daughter, Frances L. married Dr. E. B. De La Mater, of Chicago; the other children are Mary Etta Maria, E. G. Perin, and Jessie I. E.; they are unmarried, and reside with parents.

SPURLOCK M. Rev. Pastor M. E. Church. Kewanee: born in Va. May 6, 1834; Rep; spent three years in Cherry Grove Seminary (under patronage of Presbyterian Church), two years in Hedding Collegiate Seminary, l8s5 and 1856, attended the Garrett Biblical Institute at Evanston, 111. in 1857; taught Public Schools two years, and one year in the Hedding i ollegiate Seminary, Abingdon, 111; joined the Central 111. Conference, 1859; married to Miss 1". A. Foster, of Abington, III. Oct. 24, 1856; Mrs. Spurlock is a lecturer; labors in the interests of Temperance and Missions; holds the office of Cor. Secy, of the Ladies' and Pastors' Christian Union or Home Missionary Society of the Central Illinois Conference; was elected to that office in 1872; they have five children, one of whom is married to Rev. C. W. Greene, pastor of M. E. Church in Fairview, 111.

SYKES AUSTIN, Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; born in Wells, Rutland Co. Vt. April 28, 1815: came to this county Oct. 1850; Ind; Bapt; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $10,000; married Miss Lucina Needham, May I, 1839. in Buffalo, N.Y.; she was born in Union, Vt. Feb. 2, 1810; they have three children living : Tracy P. born May 29, 1843, Orville C. born Oct. 7, 1845, Maria L. (now Mrs. J. C. Nichols, of Wyoming, Iowa), born Aug. 14, 1848; they have lost one son, Harlan P., who died Oct. 1844; Mr. Sykes was first Supervisor of Kewanee Tp; served three years as Justice of the Peace, and School Trustee seventeen years.

/'T~<ALCOTT JOSEPH A. Kewanee; justice of the peace and ins. agt. Rep; Cong; born Conn. TAYLOR CHRISTOPHER G. Kewanee; wagon maker; Rep; born in England.

THACKEUAY JOHX B. Photographer, Kewanee; born in England, Feb. I. 1824; came to this county in 1869; Meth; val. prop. $2,000; married Mrs. Elizabeth Dukelin, April 2, 1870; she was born in England, Feb. 14, 1836; Mr, Thackeray had six children by former marriage; one deceased.

TOMPKINS JAMES, Pastor Congregational Church, Kewanee; born in Galesburg, 111. April 6, 1840; graduated from Knox College, in 1862; Principal of an Academy for two years; spent one year in the service of the U.S.Christian Commission, laboring in the Potomac and the Cumberland armies, and lecturing in central Illinois; graduated from Chicago Theological Seminary, in 1867; ordained to the work of the Gospel Ministry, April 24, 1867; married Miss Ella A. Kelley, of Wheaton, 111. Sept. 8, 1869; Mrs. T. was born in Rutland, Vt. Aug. 16, 1849; they have two children, Roy James, born in Minneapolis, Minn. May 25, 1871; and Mabel Ella, born in Kewanee, July 20, 1874; Mr. T. has been Pastor of the First Church of Christ, Lombard, 111. and of the First Cong'I. Church, Minneapolis, Minn.

VAN DUYN DENNrS, Kewanee; Retired; born in Ovid, Seneca Co. N.Y. March 19, 1803; came to this Co. in 1848; Dem; Meth. Episcopal; owns house and lot, valued at $1,000; married Rachel Wilson, Sept. 14, 1828; she died Sept. 6, 1842; had five children by that marriage, three deceased; the living are, EodineA. (now Mrs. Dennis Morris) born July 14, 1829; and Isaiah S. born July 25, 1837; Mr. Van D.'s present wife was Miss Margaret J. Mapes, married Aug. 20, 1843; they have three children, Mary C. (now Mrs. D. E. Morris) born Aug. 2, 1844; Martha A. (now Mrs. Lafayette Morris) born Dec. 8, 1851; and Edna S. (now Mrs. Adam H. Wiltz) born Nov. 17, 1853; Mr. Van D. was the first shoemaker in Wetherstield.

"tlTAGNER AUGUST, Kewanee; bricklayer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. ** WAGNER JULIUS, Sec. n, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Luth; Germany; 120 ac. WALKER THOS. Sec. 19, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Chris; born Eng; val. prop. $12,000. WALTON HERCULES R. Kewanee; grocer; Rep; Ind; born Wis.

WARD FRANK W. Kewanee; Teacher; born in Oxford, Henry Co. 111. March 13, 1855; Rep; Cong; spent two years at Madison University, Hamilton, N.Y; he has been engaged a portion of tlie last live years as a teacher in schools in Illinois and Minnesota.

WARNER SYLVANUS W. Produce Dealer. Kewanee; born in Leeds Co. Canada, Feb. q, 1817; came to this state in 1838; came to the county in 1840; Rep; Bapt; married Emeline Otis. July 8, 1847; she was born in Ohio. Sept. 1825: two children living, Melvina (now Mrs. H. C. Huntington); Adelia, born Jan. 31, 1853; lost one son and three daughters; Mr. Warner has been Assessor, Supervisor, and served nine years as Village Trustee.

WHIFFEN JOHN, Butcher and Stock Dealer, Kewanee; born in Kimbolton, England, Oct. 13, 1815; 'came to Utica, N.Y. in 1832; came to Illinois in 1850; came to this Co. 1857; Independent in religion; value of property, $5,000; married Sarah Seaton, of England, July 25, 1838; she died Feb. 23, 1854; had seven children by this marriage, one deceased, the living are John W., Isaac A., A. Jane (now Mrs. C. E. Bowles); Thomas U., Sarah E. (now Mrs. Moses M. Bard); Mary E. (now Mrs. Clement Noyes); married Clarissa A. Ferguson, of Frankfort, N. Y. July 3, 1854; she was born Aug. II, 1824; had three children by last marriage; only one living, Frank F.

WHITNEY CEPHAS N. Editor and Proprietor Kewanee Courier; born in Bridgeton, Maine, Aug. 10, 1832; came to this state in 1865; came to this Co. March I, 1876; Rep; Ind; value of property, $4,500; married Cyrene A. Patch, in Hastings, Minnesota, Jan. I, 1859; she was born in Wales N.Y.; has four children living; lost one girl; Mr. Whitney established the Minnesota Conscrver at Hastings, which paper has been consolidated with the Hastings Gazette; was Editor-in-Chief of the Quincy Daily Whig; afterwards published the Schuyltr Citizen, and Bureau Co. Herald, and established the Cornier in March, 1876.

WILSON CHARLES C. Kewanee; Attorney at Law and President Kewanee Manufacturing Co.; born in Wrentham, Mass. Sept. 18, 1829; came to Illinois in 1850; came to this Co. in 1860; Rep; Ind; married Maria N. llerham, Feb. 24, 1850; she was born in Jericho, Vt. in 1830; has seven childrei, Jane M. born May, 1852; Abbie A. born Dec. 1553; Laura M. born Feb. 17. 1856; Chas. E., Cora E., George'F., Edward H. born Feb. 17, 1866; Judge Wilson was District A ty. for this District from 1864 to 1868; resigned the office in 1868, to accept the appointment of Chief Justice of Utah; held that position until the Fall of 1870.

WILSON LEWIS P. Manufacturer of Picture Frames, Furniture made to order and repaired, Kewanee; born in Searsburg, N.Y. Oct. 9, 1835; came to this Co. in 1856; Dem; Ind; value of property, $1,800; married Viola M. Keeler, Oct. 9, 1866; she was born in Clarendon, N.Y. March 12, 1843; has one child, Vernon E. born Aug. 3, 1868.

WILSON JACOB, P.O. Kewanee; renter; Rep; U. Brethren; born 1'a. WILSON JAMES Mrs. Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; Cath; born in Ireland; one acre. WILSON NEWTON L. Kewanee; molder; Dem; born in Ohio; three children. WILSON PRENTICE S. Kewanee; retired; Ind; Ind; born N.Y.; $800; eight children. WILSON" THADDEUS W. Kewanee; cabinet-maker; born in Searsburg, N.Y. Sept.

WILSON WM. Kewanee; photographer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born W. Va. 1843; two children. WINTER RICH'D, Kewanee; grocer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born England, 1823. WINTER THOMAS, Kewanee; fruitgrower; Rep; Meth. Epis; born England, 1816. WINTER WM. W. Kewanee; pattern-maker; Uem; Pres; born Ohio, 1816; ten children. WOLF WM. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born in Philadelphia, 1838; $2,000. WOLFE JOHN. Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; bor.i in Ills; one child. WOOD ALONZO W. Kewanee; grocer; Dem; I d; born Sheldon, N.Y. 1816; six childien. WOODRUFF HARVEY E. Kewanee; retired farmer; Dem; born Conn. 1808; $2,500. WKIGHT BENJAMIN H. (firm M. Doty & Co.) was born in Florida. Orange Co. N.Y-