Leaf River Township

Leaf River Township

which he now resides; they have seven children - Adolph, born May 28, 1858; Mary, Dec. 22, 1860 ; Christian, Dec. 25, 1863; Susan, Nov. 17,1865; Joseph, July 18th, 1868 ; Anna, Sept. 8, 1870 ; Wilhelm, Jan.8, 1875 ; Mr. K. is a Republican, and was School Director for three years and Road Master one year ; The family are members of the Catholic Church.

KERSHIVER JOHIV S. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 22 ; P. 0. Wales; owns 170 acres; Mr. Kirshner was born Jan. 15, 1830, in Washington Co., Md. ; came to Ogle Co.^ in 1851, and settled in Maryland Township, where he followed the occupation of miller for fifteen years, working in the " Fossler Mill ;" in 1866, he bought the farm he now lives on, and followed farming until 1872, when he rented his farm and went back to Maryland Township and ran the " Fossler Mill" on his own account, until 1874, when he returned to his farm in this township ; was married, Nov. 9, 1854, to Sophia A., daughter of George Bressler, of Monroe

Township, Ogle Co. ; she was born Oct. 11,1834; they have five children - Arabella, born Aug. 21, 1855; Charles S., Dec. 11, 1857 ; Sarah M., May 20, 1860 ; Mary E., May 2, 1863 ; George E., June 27, 1868 ; lost one child- Martha E., born Sept. 16, 1866, died Aug. 22, 1867 ; Mr. K. is a Democrat, and was Road Commissioner for one year ; is School Director and has held that position for the last twenty years, in Maryland and Leaf River Townships ; Mrs. Kirshner is a member of the Evangelical Church.

Kl^ODIiE WESLEY, Tenant Farmer; Sec. 17; P. 0. Wales; was born Oct 17, 1837, in Preble Co., Ohio ; his parents moved to Ogle Co. in 1840, where he lived until he enlisted in the War of the Rebellion, Aug. 13, 1862, in the 74th I. V. I. ; he was engaged in the battles of Perryville, Knob Gap, Stone River, Mission Ridge, Resaca, Lookout Mountain, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Franklin, Tenn., and in all of the engagements that his regiment participated in, altogether about twenty-eight hard-fought battles ; he was twice slightly wounded, and was mustered out June 10, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn.; he then returned to Ogle Co., and was married, March 23, 1870, to Ellen E., daughter of Daniel Pofienbarger, of this township ; she was born Dec. 13, 1849 ; they have four children - Charles W., Mary

E., Ira F., and William A. ; Mr. Knodle is a Republican, and is School Director, having been elected, in April, 1877, to serve three years ; was Town Collector for one term.

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KRETSIITGER I.EWIS, Farmer ; Sec. 18 ; P. 0. Wales ; owns 311 acres, probable value $15,550 ; Mr. Kretsinger was born April 1, 1822, in Shenandoah Co., Va., and came to Ogle Co., in the Autumn of 1844, and settled in Pine Creek Township, where he lived three years ; he was married June 4, 1846, to Caroline, daughter of Jacob Zigler, of Leaf River Township ; she was born Oct. 16. 1823, in Washington Co., Md., they have eight children, whose names are Samuel C, Josiah T., Margaret C, Lewis F., Ernest 0., Milton E., Jennie C., and David E. ; they lost two children - Mary L., and Elmer L. ; Mr. K. is a carpenter by trade ; he served his apprenticeship in Maryland, and followed the business for about 12 years; he was one of the contractors who built the first flour-mill in ! Pine Creek Township, in 1846-7 and | owned by HofiFman & Hitt ; he is a Re- j publican, and was Road Commissioner three years, Supervisor three years, Road Master three years. School Director six years and is now School Trustee, having been elected in the i Spring of 1877, to serve three years ; i he was also a Director of the Leaf River ; & Rockvale Insurance Co., and a | member of the Executive Committee; he is a member of the Church of the United Brethren, and is also a Class Leader and Trustee of that Church ; Mrs. Kretsinger is a member of the M. E. Church.

lilGHT JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 36, Ridott Township, Stephenson County ; P. 0. Wales; owns 1,461 acres of land. Mr. L. was born July 17, 1812, in Lebanon Co., Pa., and when seventeen years old served his apprenticeship to the trade of weaving, and followed it for about five years. In 1836 he started across the country with a wagon to Ogle County, and arrived here in 1837 ; worked near Oregon at his trade until the Spring of 1838, when he came to Leaf River Township and settled. He built a log house, broke some land, worked for some of the neighboring farmers ; split 20,000 rails, and in 1844 opened a general store in the village that now bears his name - Lightsville. In March, 1845, he married Catherine, daughter of Michael Schucker, of Schuylkill Co., Pa. They have seven children - Dena, born March 2, 1846 ; Martin, May 23, 1847 ; John, Dec. 6, 1850; Catharine, May 19, 1854; Henry, March 17, 1857 ; Mary, June 15, 1860, and Joseph, March 24, 1862. Mr. L. was the first Postmaster in Lightsville, and built the first school house (at his own expense) in that village ; was School Director, Road Commissioner, and Road Master for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Light are members of the Society of River Brethren. Mr. Light's great-grandfather, John Peter Light, came from Germany to Lebanon Co., Pa., Aug. 30, 1737. Mr. L. hauled grain many times to Chicago and Peru, and teamed to Galena and many other trading points to procure supplies for his store and customers. He now enjoys one of the most beautiful homes in the West, and all of his children are provided for, and he and his wife find much enjoyment in making annual trips to their old home in Pennsylvania to see the friends of their youth.

Harriet S., daughter of Henry Schrader, of Leaf River Township. Mrs. Light was born Sept. 20, 1846. They have three children - Cora A., John H., and Joseph F. Mr. L. is a Republican, and a member of the Church of United Brethren, of which denomination Mrs. L. is also a member.

lIARK!i$ HIRAM S. Farmer, Sec. 32; P. 0. Wales; owns 100 acres; probable valuation, $4,500. Mr. M. was born April 3, 1820, in Orange Co., N. Y. ; moved to Monroe Co., N. Y., where he was married Oct. 5, 1848, to Ruth E., daughter of John Webster, of Monroe Co., N. Y. Mrs. M. was born Dec. 2, 1828, in the last named county. In November, 1848, he came to Ogle County, and lived in Rockvale Township for one year, and in December, 1849, settled in Leaf River Township, where he now resides. He has five children - Mary J., Emma G., William H., Hiram W., and Ida M. Mr. M. is a Republican, and was Justice of the Peace for two terms, Supervisor two consecutive terms, School Director for several years, and is a member of the Leaf River and Rockvale Fire Insurance Company.

XOWLrEX STEPHE]^ H. Farmer ; Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Wales ; owns 140 acres ; probable valuation, $7,400 ; Mr. Nowlen was born March 12, 1833, in Mentor, Lake Co., Ohio, and came to Ogle Co. Oct. 16, 1855 ; settled in Leaf River where he now resides ; he was twice married ; his first wife was Susan A. (daughter of Elias Champion, of Lynnville, Ogle Co.) to whom he was married in 1858 ; she was born in Canada in 1840, and died in 1862 ; Mr. Nowlen was afterward married, Jan. 8, 1863, to M. Amelia, daughter of Henry Dever, of Byron Township ; Mrs. Nowlen was born Nov. 10, 1839, in Boone Co., Ind. ; they have two children, named Alice M. and Charles A. ; they lost two children - Wilber S. and Mary W. ; Mr. Nowlen is a Republican, and was School Director for ten or twelve years, and Road Master for three terms ; he is a member of the M. E. Church, of which denomination Mrs. Nowlen is also a member.

PAIiMER HENRY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 30; P. 0. Wales; owns 231 acres land ; Mr. P. was born Oct. 19, 1824, in Washington Co., Md. ; came to Ogle Co. in Sept., 1845, and settled in Maryland Township, where he lived until the Spring of 1853 ; he was married Dec. 14, 1848, to Lydia A., daughter of Jacob Beeler, of Maryland Township, Ogle Co. ; she was born Dec. 19, 1828 ; in the Spring of 1853 he came to this Township ; they have ten children - Abram F.. Mary E., Emma S., John B., Ella K., Jacob D., Ann S., Henry W., Nettie and Nora B. ; Mr. P. is a* Republican, and was School Director for twelve years ; he is also a member of the " Leaf River and Rockvale Fire Ins. Co."

Oct. 21, 1832, in Washington Co., Md. ; he came to Ogle Co. in 1849, and settled in Mt. Morris Township, where he lived until 1865 ; moved thence to Leaf River Township, where he now resides ; he was married in Nov., 1859, to Catharine, daughter of Wm. Hammond, of Washington Co., Md. ; Mrs. Palmer was born March 14, 1838 ; they have eight children - William A., Ann E., Susan L., Sarah E., Mary K., Quimby E., Elseon L. and Lathrop H. ; Mr. Palmer is a Republican, and was School Director for about three years.

PliUli JOHN C. Grocer and Farmer ; Sec. 15 ; P. 0. Adeline, Maryland Township ; owns about 150 acres ; Mr. Plum ' was born June 22, 1831, in Franklin Co., Pa. ; came to Ogle Co. in 1857, and settled in Leaf River Township in 1S59 ; worked about twelve years at his trade of blacksmithing and rented his farm ; was married May 6, 1858, to Catharine, daughter of John E. Heller, of this township ; she was born May 5, 1839 ; they have six children - Mary E., born Oct. 9, 1859 ; John H., Jan. 17, 1862 ; George G., Nov. 26, 1863 ; William 0., Oct. 13, 1868 ; Samuel, April 23, 1871; Jacob C, July 26, 1875; Mr. Plum is a Democrat, and is a member of the German Reformed Church, and Mrs. P. is also a member of the same church ; Mr. Plum is running a general Grocery and Dry Goods store where the farmers of the surrounding country procure their supplies.

R0BIX80N JOHN C. Tenant Farmer ; Sec. 13 ; P. 0. Wales ; Mr. R. was born in Frederick Co., Md. Aug. 2, 1838, and was married Feb. 2, 1866, to Elizabeth, daughter of William Henry, of Virginia ; Mrs. R. was born Oct. 15, 1846; they have six children - Emma E., David A., William H., Mary A., Bernard F., and Ellis ; during the war of the rebelhon, Mr. R. enlisted Aug. 10, 1863, in the 4th U. S. Col'd Inf , and was engaged in the battles of Petersburg, June 15 and July 30, 1864 ; also at Deep Bottom, Sept. 29, 1864, where he was severely wounded by a ball which passed through his left side ; he was honorably discharged Jan. 10, 1865, at Baltimore, Md. ; Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are members of the Methodist Church. SIMPSON W. ROBINSON, farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. 0. Byron.

where he lived until 1835 ; thence to Indiana, where he lived until 1841, when he came to Ogle Co., and settled in Leaf River Tp. ; was married Oct. 2, 1842, to Mahalia, daughter of David Her, of Leaf Kiver Tp. ; she was born Aug. 2, 1821, in Washington Co., Md. ; they have five children - Thomas J., born Aug. 2, 1844, Harriets., Sept. 20, 1846, Franklin A., July 21, 1850, Albert, April 20, 1854, and George U. Nov. 25, 1860; Mr. Schrader is a Democrat, and was School Director for three years, and Road Master two years ; he is a member of the Christian Church, of which denomination Mis. Schrader is also a member. Schrader Frank, farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P. 0.

Wri IPS JOIOf M. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 20 ; P. O. Wales ; was born Dec. 6, 1840, in Schuylkill Co., Pa. ; came to Ogle County Feb. 10, 1865, and worked for three years in Maryland Township. He was married Nov. 17, 1867, to Lucinda, daughter of George Myers, of Maryland Township ; she was born Jan. 1, 1853. They have four children - Mina J., born April 23, 1871 ; Charles M., Jan. 14, 1873; Joseph E., July 19, 1874, and Amos C, Jan. 30, 1876. Mr. S. is a Democrat, and was School Director for two years ; is also a member of the Lutheran Church. Schreider Rudolph, farmer, Sec. 2 ; P. 0.

Y. ; came to Ogle County, Oct. 21, 1849, and in 1850 bought the farm he now resides on in Leaf River Township; was married April 14, 1852, to Eliza A., daughter of Mr. R. Preston, of Camden, N. Y. She was born Feb. 27, 1828, and died Oct. 1, 1876. They had two children, one of whom, Luella, deceased Oct. 30, 1862 ; the other, a son, William P., born Dec. 29, 1852, was married Sept. 29, 1875, to T. Josephine, daughter of John Thompson, of Payne's Point, Ogle County; she was born Oct. 10, 1855, and is a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Scovill was married to his present wife Nov. 8, 1877. She was Pamela M. Shaw, daughter of Jesse Shaw, of Rochester, Minn. Mrs. S. was born Oct. 3, 1833, in Oneida Co., N. Y., and is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. S. is a Republican, and is Township Trustee ; was Town Commissioner six years, and School Director for twelve years.

SMITH JOHN li. Farmer, Sec. 20 ; P. 0. Wales ; owns 205 acres of land. Mr. Smith was born April 2, 1832, in Washington Co., Md., and with his parents moved to this county in 1839, and in the Autumn of that year settled in this township. He was married Oct. 3, 1854, to Susan A., daughter of Jacob Myers of this township. She was born Jan. 15, 1836. They have four children - Harriet C, born Nov. 8, 1859 ; Lydia H., Nov. 6, 1862; George E., Jan. 22, 1868 ; and Jacob M., July 4, 1873. Mr. Smith is a Republican, and was School Director for six or seven years. He and his wife are members of the North Grove Christian Church.

THOMSOIV DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Fountaindale, Winnebago Co. ; owns 150 acres, probable valuation $7,500 ; Mr. Thomson was born Jan. 8, 1829, in Johnston, Lenfrewshire, Scotland, and came to the United States, arriving in N. Y. City in 1848 ; he went direct to Troy, N. Y., where he lived until 1852, thence to California, where he resided until 1862 and returned to N. Y. City, but immediately bent his course West to Leaf River Township in Ogle Co., and purchased the farm he now resides on ; he was married Feb. 20, 1863 to Mary, daughter of John Ballagh of Brooklyn, N. Y. ; Mrs. Thomson was born Feb. 10", 1842 ; they have eight children - William, Jane E., Euphema St. C, John B., Stewart C, Mary B., David A., and Martha A. ; Mr. Thomson is a Rep., and is a School Director ; Mr. and Mrs. Thomson are members of the Middle Creek Presbyterian Church.

TRINE, OTHO J. Farmer; Sec. 2 ; P. 0. Wales ; owns 40 acres ; Mr. Trime was born Jan. 24, 1838 in Wash-' ington Co., Md. ; came to Ogle Co, in 1847, and settled in Leaf River Township ; was married July 1, 1860, to Lousia, daughter of John H. Johnston of this township ; she was born July 21, 1841 ; they have five children - ^Mary E., born Jan. 20, 1862 ; Martha A., July 11, 1865 ; Oron H., July 4, 1867 ; Elizabeth M., May 20, 1870 ; Ruanna, Sept. 26, 1875 ; Mr. Trime is a Rep., and enlisted August 13, 1862, in Co. B, 74th 111. Vol. Inf ; was engaged in the battles of Chattanooga, Stone River, Chickamauga, Liberty Gap and Mission Ridge ; at Niles Ferry, on the 22d of Feb., 1864, was taken prisoner by the rebels and sent to Richmond, Va. ; was confined in Pemberton Prison for twenty months, at Belle Isle one month, and for three months nursed the Union sick and wounded in Richmond ; was paroled August 22, 1864, and returned to his home in Leaf River Township ; rejoined his regiment at Huntsville, Alabama, in Feb. 1865, and was mustered out, having been honorably discharged June 10, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn.

WAC^l^ER HORATIO. Farmer; Sec. 21; P. 0. Wales; owns 84 acres land ; Mr. Wagner was born Jan. 29, 1831, in Washington Co., Md., and came with his parents to this county, an J settled in Leaf River Township in 1838; he was married April 14, 1859, to Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Willier of Leaf River Township ; she was born in Dauphin Co., Penn., Nov. 15, 1840 ; they have six children - Laura A., born Nov. 1, 1860; William H., March 28, 1863 ; Lydia J., Jan. 14, 1866 ; Jacob, March 3, 1868 ; Irwin F., May 23, 1873, and Newton E. Sept. 9, 1875 ; Mr. Wagner is a Rep., and is School Director, which position he has held for nine years ; he and his wife are members of the Christian Church.

WAIiKER SAMUEI., Farmer; Sec. 13 ; P. 0. Wales ; was born July 4, 1843, in Crawford Co., Penn. ; came West to Illinois and lived in Kendall Co. from 1856 to 1869, excepting the time he was in the Union army ; he enlisted Dec. 29, 1863, in the 4th 111. Vol. Cav., and was engaged in scouting and on garrison duty at difierent points on the Mississippi River ; he was mustered out of service, having been honorably discharged. May 39, 1866, at Houston, Texas, and returned to his home in Kendall Co., Ill,, and in 1869 he came to Leaf River Township, where he was married Jan. 1, 1871 to Lydia A., daughter of Jacob Willier, of Leaf River Township ; she was born April 22, 1849; they have two children - Oscar R., born July 2, 1872, and Nora L., June 9, 1875 ; Mr. Walker is a Republican in politics.

WEBB JOUIX Ci^, Farmer ; Sec. 21; P. 0. Bjron ; owns 120 acres land; Mr. Webb was born Juno 4, 1811, in Woolwich, England, and with his parents, emigrated to Newville, Stanstead, Canada, in 1827 ; Mr. Webb took an active part for the government in the McKenzie war; was married July 7, 1838, to Jeannette, daughter of Alexander Brodie of Grline's Corner, Canada ; she was born August 27, 1817 ; they have five children - Jeannette J., born Sept. 28, 1841 ; Edward W., April 5, 1846 ; George A., April 24, 1848 ; Florence E., Sept. 8, 1857, and Charles H, Feb. 7, 1860 ; they lost eight children - James, Margaret, Mary, Lousia, Mary A., Nancy, John M., and Emily ; Mr. Webb came to the United States, arriving in Milwaukee, Wis., in 1846, where he followed draying until 1850, when he came to Ogle and settled in Leaf River Township ; he is a Rep., and enlisted in the 8th 111. Vol. Cav., Sept 16, 1861 ; was engaged in the battles of Williamsburg, Hanover Court House, and in all the battles his regiment took part in until he was honorably discharged on account of disability, Sept. 16, 1862; he was School Director six years and Road Master three years ; is a member of the Congregational Church, and Mrs. Webb is a member of the Presbyterian Church ; Mr. Webb's son Edward W. (who is now in Iowa), enlisted August 14, 1862, and served three years in the 92d 111. Vol. Inf , was mustered out at Chicago in July, 1865.

WEST McFARIiEN J. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 36 ; P.O. Wales; Mr. West was born Jan. 24, 1835, in Rush, Monroe Co., N. Y.; he came to Ogle Co. in 1854, and bought the farm where he now lives ; went back to Monroe Co., N. Y., and lived there until 1856, when he returned to Leaf River Tp.; was married May 7, 1863, to Margaret E., daughter of Henry R. Waggoner, of Rockvale Tp., Ogle Co.; she was born June 14, 1835 ; they have six children, two of whom are adopted, viz.: Frederick D. (son of Henry and Jane A. Downer, of Leaf River Tp.), born Oct. 12, 1873; and Ellen J. Burser, born Oct. 22, 1855 ; their own children are Henry S., born Oct. 1, 1866; Elsie E., March 17, 1869; Wilber M., Oct. 10, 1871 ; George A., June 27, 1874; they lost one child, a girl, who died in infancy ; Mr. W. has some very valuable thorough bred cattle and hogs, and intends devoting a goodly share of attention to this business, so that Ogle Co. may look for some valuable results from his labor ; he is a Republican ; was School Trustee for five years, and School Director three years ; Mr. and Mrs. West are members of the M. E. Church.

WIL.L.IER JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 24 ; P. 0. Wales ; owns 45 acres of land ; probable valuation, S3,000 ; Mr. W. was born Nov. 3, 1836, in Dauphine Co., Pa.; came to Ogle Co. and settled in Leaf River in April, 1854 ; was married Sept. 16, 1856, to Luzetta, daughter of John C. Fossler, of Maryland Tp., Ogle Co.; she was born Jan. 22, 1840 ; they have five children - Gelindia

0., Sarah J., Carrie L., Cecelia E., and Orpha D.; Mr. W. is a Republican ; in the was of the rebellion, he enlisted Dec. 16, 1863, in the 4th I. V. C, and did duty through Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas ; in the Summer of 1865, his regiment was consolidated with the 12th I. V. C., at Alexandria, La.; on the 29th of May, 1866, he was honorably discharged at Houston, Texas, and returned to his home in Leaf River Tp., April 18, 1870 ; he was elected Justice of the Peace for four years ; was Town Constable eight years, Town Collector two years, and Road Commissioner three years.

Mr. Wilson was born Dec. 22, 1822, in Washington Co., Md.; he came to Ogle Co. in 1841 to see the country, and about six months after returned to his native county, where he remained for three years, and then returned to Mt. Morris, in this county, where he lived for six years ; went to California in 1850, and lived there five years, when he returned to Mt. Morris ; he was married April 9, 1857, to Amelia, daughter of John Palmer, of Mt. Morris ; she was born June 26, 1835 ; they have eight children - Elizabeth, John, Anna, Eddie, Grrace, Jennie, Frank and Maude; lost one child - William ; Mr. W. is Independent in politics ; he is School Director - which position he held one term ; Mrs. Wilson is a member of the Church of United Brethren.

AliliEN JOHN, Tenant Farmer; Sec. 22 ; P. 0. Oregon ; Mr. Allen was born Feb. 16, 1848, in Lynn, Mass., and came to Ogle Co. in 1863 ; he resided at Payne's Point for about two years, and in the Spring of 1865 he moved to Rockvale, where he has since * resided; he was married Feb. 20, 1871, to Alzina, daughter of A. J. Waite, of Rockvale; Mrs. Allen was born July 11, 1849, in Washington Co., N. Y. ; they have two children - Herbert L., born Dec. 15, 1871, and Claude W., born May 12, 1875 ; Mr. Allen is a Republican, and was Road Master for one term ; he is now serving his second term as Township Collector.

AUSTIN THEODORE, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. 0. Oregon; owns 360 acres probable valuation, $18,000 ; Mr. Austin was born May 1, 1809, in Sullivan Co., N. Y., and was married Aug. 13, 1826, to Mary, daughter of Elias D. Kent, of Tompkins Co., N. Y. ; Mrs. Austin was born Sept. 25, 1807, in Brooklyn, N. Y. ; they have six children - named Mary E., born March 28, 1829, Margaret M., March 20, 1833, Henry C, April 22, 1838, Adeline, July 17, 1840, Alice, Jan. 30, 1843, and Thomas C, March 25, 1847 ; they lost six children - Albert A., Ann Eliza, Bruson B., Adeline, Byron, and Edisvard B. ; Mr. Austin came to Ogle Co. in 1840, and purchased the farm he now resides on, and in 1842 he brought his family to Rockvale, and settled here ; he is a Republican, and was School Trustee three or four years. School Director fifteen years. Road Commissioner two years, and Road Master nine or ten terms ; he was appointed by the Ogle Co. Agricultural Society to purchase the fair ground, and was one of the committee who attended to the fencing of it ; he is also a life member of that Society.

BEARD MARTIN, Farmer; Sec. 17 ; P. 0. Rockvale ; owns 125 acres land ; probable valuation, $5,000 ; Mr. Beard was born Nov. 25, 1830, in Washington Co., Md., and came to Ogle Co. in 1845, and went thence to Lee Co., where he lived two years, and returned to Ogle Co. in 1847, and settled in Rockvale ; he was married Sept. 3,

1868, to Elizabeth, daughter of Augustus Bauba, of Rockvale ; Mrs. Beard was born Sept. 3, 1847 ; they have three children - named David, Elsie, and Charlotte ; Mr. Beard is a Republican, and was Road Master for two years, and School Director for three years.

BETZ GEORGE J. Farmer; Sees. 7 and 8 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 160 acres ; probable valuation, $3,000 ; he was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, Feb. 22. 1833, and sailed for the United States Dec. 14, 1853, arriving in New York city Jan. 18, 1854 ; he lived in the State of New York two years, and moved thence to Pennsylvania, and then to Whiteside Co., Ills., where he resided until 1866, when he came to Rockvale, the place where he resides being known as " Bald Hill ;" was married March 9,

1869, to Mary T., daughter of Frank J. Schneider, of Rockvale ; Mrs. B. was born Nov. 4, 1846, in Oregon Tp., Ogle Co. ; Mr. B. is a Republican, and was Road Master one or two terms ; he is also a member of the Lutheran Church, and Mrs. B. is a member of the Catholic Church.

COVERI.Y THOHAIS E. Farmer ; Sec. 14 ; P. 0. Byron ; owns 120 acres of land, probable valuation, $4,800; Mr. C. was born Nov. 21, 1833, in Canada, and came to Ogle Co. in March, 1859, and settled in Byron, where he lived until the Fall of 1865, when he went to Floyd Co., la., and lived there for sixteen months, and then returned to Byron, where he resided until March, 1876, when he removed to Rockvale, where he now resides ; he was married, Sept. 18th, 1860, to Cordelia A., daughter of Moses Coolbaugh, of Byron Tp., Ogle Co.; she was born March 9th, 1841, in Bradford Co., Pa.; they have seven children - Charles M., George E., Lester and Lettie C. (twins), Hattie M., Willie M. and Goldie M.; Mr. Coverly enlisted in the war of the rebellion in Oct., 1864, with the 48th I. V. I., and was honorably discharged July 13th, 1865; he is a Republican, and was Road Master in Byron Township for three years ; Mr. and Mrs. Coverly are both members of M. E. Church.

CROCKET DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 4 ; P. 0. Rockvale ; owns 50 acres of land, probable valuation, $2,000 ; Mr. C. was born in 1801, in Kinkardineshire, Scotland, and emigrated to the U. S. in 1847; arriving in New York City, he traveled via Buffalo, around the Lakes to Chicago ; thence to Winnebago Co., 111., where he lived about nine years; in 1856, he moved to Rockvale, where he now resides ; he was married in 1839, to Margaret, daughter of Geo. Hutcheon, of Brechin, Scotland ; they have one child - Ann, born Oct. 30, 1849 ; Mr. C. is a Republican.

DAVIS li. W. Farmer, Sec. 16 ; P. 0. Rockvale ; holds in trust for the heirs of Ambrose Morton 80 acres; probable valuation, $1,600. Mr. D. was born Sept. 4, 1823, in Washington Co., Md. ; came West to Ogle Co., 111., in September, 1845, and married Elizabeth Toms, daughter of Abraham Toms, of Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., 111. There are four children, whose names are - Mary C, Martha W., Elizabeth S., and Ida A. Mr. D. is Independent in politics, and his wife is an active member of the Society of Dunkards.

EI^HBAUGH EXOCH, Farmer, Sec. 35 ; P. 0. Oregon; born Sept. 22, 1816, in Turbut Township, Northumberland Co., Pa., and was married Feb. 17, 1842, to Susannah, daughter of George Ritter, of same county. Mrs. Eshbaugh was born Feb. 8, 1821. They have five children, whose names are - Solomon A., born March 1, 1845 ;

Mary S., Oct. 1, 1847; Jennie S., March 16, 1853; Susan E., Sept. 19, 1862; and Carrie M., Nov. 16, 1867. They lost three children - Aaron F., born Jan. 14, 1843, died Aug. 16, 1864, from typhoid fever, brought on by wounds received at Baltimore Heights, when in the army; Nancy C, born March 25, 1850, died May 1, 1853; and Enoch E., born July 25, 1858, and died Sept. 2, 1864. Mr. E. enlisted in the 95th N. Y. V. I., Oct. 1, 1861, as a private, and for gallantry and meritorious conduct was promoted until he obtained a captaincy. He was engaged at the battle of Bull's Run, where his regiment was reduced from 1,015 to 90 men, and they were afterward transfered to the 105th N. Y. V. I. He was honorably discharged after .the battle. He came to Ogle County, June 2, 1868, and settled in Pine Rock Township, where he lived until 1876, and then moved to Rockvale. He is a Republican, and was Road Master for six years. School Trustee four years. Town Commissioner two years, and Trustee of Town School Fund for four years in Pine Rock. Mr. and Mrs. Eshbaugh are members of the M. E. Church.

FOIiSOM JOHN C. Farmer, Sec. 25 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 80 acres ; probable valuation, $4,000. Mr. Folsom was born March 29, 1819, in Grafton Co., N. H. He came to Ogle County in 1836, and lived in Maryland Township for three years. He then moved to Winnebago County, where he lived until 1851, when he went to Iowa, and returned to Winnebago County in October, 1852. He was married Nov. 14, 1852, to Laura M., daughter of John Russell, of Winnebago County, and then went back to Iowa, and lived there until January, 1866, when he came to Ogle County and settled in Rockvale in November, 1866. Mrs. Folsom was born Sept. 25, 1834, in Peoria, 111. They had five children - Fred. A., born Sept. 13, 1853, died July 5, 1871. Those living are - Minnie C, born Nov. 22, 1854; AdelbertE., May 6, 1859; Francis C, Sept. 6, 1870; and Willie A., Nov. 14, 1872. Mr. Folsom is a Republican, and is School Director, which position he has filled for eleven consecutive years, and was Overseer of Highways for three terms. He is a member of the M. E. Church.

FOOTE DAVID L,. Farmer; Sec. 35 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 40 acres in Rockvale, and 5 acres at Payne's Point, Ogle Co., probable valuation $1,600 ; Mr. Foote was born Oct. 10th, 1829, in State of New York ; in 1854 he came to Ogle Co., and se'tled in Rockvale; during the late war he enlisted in the 11th Iowa Infantry, Sept. 10, 1861, and did service in Missouri at Vicksburg, and through Tennessee, and before Atlanta ; he was honorably discharged Oct. 27, 1864, at Chattanooga, Tenn., and returned to Benton Co., la.; he was married, Oct. 7, 1867, to Polly, daughter of Jacob Frane, of Rockvale ; she was born Feb. 5, 1829 ; Mrs. Foote's father (Jacob Frane) came to this county in 1851, from Pennsylvania; he was born 1806 ; her brother, Lieut. John Frane, of the 39th I. V. I., was killed at Ft. Fisher, Aug. 16th, 1864, aged 26 years, 5 months and 4 days ; Mr. Foote has two children - Frank W., born Nov. 12, 1868, and Milton H., July 5, 1871 ; he is a Republican, and was School Director in Iowa for one term ; Mrs. Foote is a member of the M. E. Church.

FOREST, MAHI.ON, Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Wales; owns 115 acres of land, probable valuation, $5,800 ; Mr. F. was born Jan. 5, 1831, in Frederick Co., 31d.; he was married Nov. 5, 1857, to Elizabeth, daughter of John Miller, of Washington Co., Md. ; Mrs. F. was born July 4, 1833 ; in the Spring of 1864, Mr. F. and family came to Ogle Co., and lived in Maryland Tp. for one year, and then removed to Rockvale, where he now resides ; he had seven children, one of whom (^Ida C.) died in

Maryland ; those living are - Estella V., Esther A., Arpha E., Mary E., David S. and Samuel 0.; Mr. F. is a Republican, and has been Path Master for one term.

FRIDIiEY ANDREW & DAVID, Farmers ; Sec. 31 ; P. 0. Oregon; these gentlemen are twins; own in common 200 acres ; probable valuation, |6,000 ; they were born in Rockvale, June 22, 1840 ; their father, John Fridley (deceased), and their mother, whose maiden name was Nancy, daughter of Peter Hoover, near Shepardstown, Va. (and now in her seventythird year), came to Rockvale in August, 1838 ; Andrew was married April 7, 1870, to Amanda, daughter of John A. Wagner, of Rockvale ; Mrs. Andrew Wagner was born May 27, 1848, in this township; both of the . brothers are Independent in politics ; are members of the Society of Dunkards; Mrs. Andrew Wagner is a member of the same church ; David Fridley enlisted in the war of the rebellion with the 74th I. V. I., March 4, 1862, and was engaged in the battles of Crab Orchard, Murfreesboro, Stone River, Mission Ridge, Dallas, Atlanta and Franklin, Teon.; at the battle of Dallas he received a bullet in his left shoulder, which disabled him for about two months, when he returned to his regiment, and continued with it until the close of the war ; was mustered out June 28, 1865, in the city of Chicago ; returned to his home in Rockvale, where he has since followed his occupation of farmer.

FROST ARVEY, Farmer; Sec. 23 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 135 acres ; probable valuation, $4,725 ; Mr. Frost was born April 11, 1831, in Morrow Co., Ohio ; came to Ogle Co. in Feb., 1855, and settled in Rockvale, where he now resides ; he was married June 29, 1855, to Hannah J., daughter of Alvin McMaster, of Rockvale; Mrs. Frost was born in Oct., 1839, in Morrow Co., Ohio; they have two children - Gladness M., born Jan. 26, 1870 ; Cora B., Aug. 15, 1875 ; Mr. Frost is a Republican ; he was Path Master for one term ; he is now serving his third year as School Director.

FUL.L.ER MAHIiOX T. Farmer; Sec. 28 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 144.86 acres ; probable valuation, $4,345 ; Mr. Fuller was born Nov. 25, 1840, in Washington Grove, Ogle Co. ; his parents, Charles and Matilda Fuller, came to Ogle Co. in 1839 ; Mr. F. was married Dec. 1, 1866, to Alice E., daughter of Theodore Austin, of Rockvale ; she was born Jan. 30, 1843 ; they have one child - Guy H., born Oct. 6, 1875 ; Mr. Fuller enlisted with the 39th I. V. I. Sept. 21, 1861, in the war of the rebellion ; he was engaged in the battles of Winchester, siege of Morris Island, Darbytown Road, Drury's Bluflf, Fort Gregg, Petersburg, Fort Wagner, Bermuda Hundreds, and in all of the lesser engagements his regiment participated in ; at Bermuda Hundreds he was 'slightly wounded in the left leg, but wasn't deterred from duty very long ; he was promoted Corporal April 1, 1865, and was mustered out Dec. 6, 1865, at Norfolk, Va., when he returned to Rockvale ; he is a Republican, and is Path Master, now serving his second term ; he is also a member of the Baptist Church, of which denomination his wife and mother are members.

GARNER JOHN D., tenant farmer ; Sec. 4 ; P. 0. Byron. G^OOD JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 200 acres in Sec. 16, 25 acres in Sec. 5, and 5 acres in Sec. 32 ; probable valuation, $10,000 ; Mr. G. was born Jan. 3, 1821, in Franklin Co., Pa., and was married Feb. 28, 1847, to Elizabeth A., daughter of Christian Plum, of Franklin Co., Pa. ; moved to Ogle Co., 111., June 20, 1853; he has five children - whose names are Jacob P., Samuel v., Annie A., Martha M., and Clara M. ; Mr. G. has been School Director thirteen years. School Trustee for three years. Road Commissioner nine years, and is now serving in his fourth consecutive term as Supervisor, having been elected to and serving in same position (Supervisor) for four years, from 1869 to 1872, both years inclusive.

HAl^I^Y PATRICK, Farmer; Sec. 17 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 300 acres of land, probable valuation, $16,500 ; Mr. H. was born Feb. 25, 1825, in Belfast, Ireland ; arrived in New York City June 26, 1845, and came via Buffalo, around the Lakes to Chicago ; thence to Oregon, Ogle Co., where he arrived July 14, 1845, and worked for Joseph Wagner until 1857, when he settled in Rockvale, where he now resides ; he was married March 19th, 1863, to Mary A., daughter of Edward and Margaret Mallory, of Ogle Co.; Mrs. H. was born Oct. 29, 1844 ; they have seven children - George E., William S., Olive E., Henry B., John H. Mary E., and Margaret I. ; Mr. H. is a Republican, and was Path Master one term, and School Director for three years.

HOIiliAlTD AKTHIJR, Farmei ; Sec. 35 ; owns 55 acres land, probable valuation $1,925 ; Mr. Holland was born in 1829 in Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland, and emigrated to the United States, arriving in N. Y. City in July 1851 ; Mr. Holland was married Aug. 7, 1857, to Ann, daughter of Terence Farley, of County Meath, Ireland ; Mrs. Holland was born Dec. 18, 1836 ; in 1857 Mr. Holland came to Ogle Co., and on March 22, 1870, settled in Rockvale, where he now resides ; he had nine children (one deceased), and the names of the living are - Mary, Sarah, Elizabeth, Alice, John, Joseph H., James and Arthur ; Mr. Holland is a Dem . , and was elected School Director in 1876, but declined the ofl&ce ; Mr. and Mrs. Holland are members of the Catholic Church.

IRWIN E. A. farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. 0. Byron. JAMES AMOS C. Farmer ; Sec. 3; P. 0. Rockvale; owns 160 acres land, probable valuation $5,600 ; Mr. James was born August 3, 1838 in Annsville, Oneida Co., N. Y.; when but four years old he came with his father, John James, to Rockvale, and settled here in 1842. The subject of this sketch (A. C. James) enlisted in the war of the rebellion with the 92d 111. Vol. M. Inf , August 9, 1862, and took part in the battles of Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Ringgold, Resaca, Marietta and all the minor engagements that his regiment was engaged in, the most conspicuous of which was the raid under Gen. Kilpatrick, cutting the rebel communication at Jonesboro, destroying the railroad and supplies ; this raid lasted five days, during which time there was almost incessant fighting ; Mr. James was mustered out as a Sergeant, June 21, 1865, at Concord, N. C. ; returned to Rockvale and married Frances D., daughter of Thos. Hewitt of Tioga Co., N. Y. ; Mrs. James was born August 24, 1842 ; they have four children - Harry D., George C, Clara, and Ralph N. ; Mr. James is a Democrat.

JOXES CHARL.es, Farmer, Sec. 11; P. 0. Byron; owns 108* acres; probable valuation, $2,170. Mr. Jones was born Nov. 15, 1805, in Franklin Co., N. Y., and was married to his first wife, Lorenda, daughter of Lydia Williamson, of Franklin Co., N. Y., in 1836. Mrs. Lorenda Jones died in Rockvale, Oct. 4, 1872, in her 84th year. Mr. Jones came to Ogle County in 1842, and settled in Rockvale in 1870. He has one child, William W., born in 1838. 1873, Mr. Jones was married

KXAPPL. Y WIL.L.IAM, Farmer, Sec. 25 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 160 acres ; probable valuation, $8,000, Mr. K. was born Sept. 28, 1835, in Wimpfen, Germany, and came to the Untied States in 1855, and arrived in Ogle County in 1858, and settled in Rockvale. He was married Nov. 12, 1859, to Elizabeth, daughter of George Hare, of Rockvale. Mrs. Knapply was born Aug. 31, 1835, in Union Co., Ohio. They have five children - Adeline, Frank, Sophia, Kate and Wilhelmina. Mr. Knapply is a Democrat, and was Road Master for one term.

KXICJHT WIJLIilAM, Farmer, Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 40 acres ; probable valuation, $1,600. Mr. Knight was born Sept. 3, 1813, in England, and emigrated to Canada in 1827, and in 1838 came to Ogle County. In the Spring of 1871 he settled in Rockvale. Was married April 15, 1840, to Theresa, daughter of Henry Smith, of Logan Co., Ohio. Mrs. K. was born April 17, 1820. Mr. Knight is a Republican, and is School Director, which position he has filled since he came to Rockvale ; was Constable of the town of Oregon in 1839, and* also School Director for two terms in Oregon.

K1VODL.E DAVID, Tenant farmer; Sec. 19; P. 0. Rockvale; Mr. K. was born Feb. 6, 1831, in Washington Co., Md. ; in 1840 he came to this county, when but ten years old, and assisted his father, who was a farmer, until he was twenty-one years old, when he struck out for himself, and was married Sept. 25, 1856, to Margaret A., daughter of Solomon Nalley, of Mount Morris, Ogle Co ; Mrs. K. was born July 29, 1834 ; they have eight children - Mary A., Henry H., William A., Josiah F., John G., Ann R., Charles E., and Fanny V. ; Mr. K. is a Republican, and was Town Collector one term, Constable four years. School Director for three years, in Leaf River Tp., and School Director three years in Rockvale ; was S^pt. of the M. E. Sabbath school, of which church he is a member ; Mrs. K. is also a member of the M. E. Church.

Co. ; he enlisted Sept. 28, 1861, with the 3d M. V. I., and was engaged in th" battles of Arkansas Post, siege of Vicksburg, and at the fight at Fort Blakely, and all of the minor engagements that his regiment participated in, until he was honorably discharged Jan. 23, 1864, by reason of promotion as 1st Sergeant, and transferred to the 1st Mississippi Col'd Inf , which was afterwards known as the 51st United States Col'd Inf; he was promoted 2d Lieutenant May 5, 1865, and promoted 1st Lieutenant March 12, 1866, for gallant and meritorious services at Fort Blakely, and was mustered out June 16, 1866, at Baton Rouge, La. ; he returned to Ogle Co. and got married May 23, 1869, to Martha A., daughter of Joachim Schelling, of Washington Co., Md ; Mrs. K. was born June 10, 1852 ; they have five children - Lester W., Lottie M., Bertella, Andrew R. and Ida B ; Mr. K. belongs to the Republican party.

KXODLE WII.L.IAM H. Farm er ; Sec. 8 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 52 acres; probable valuation, $1,560 ; Mr. K. was born Nov. 17, 1838, in Ohio, and came to Ogle Co. in 1840, where he lived until the war of the rebellion broke out ; he enlisted in the 74th I. V. L, Aug. 13, 1862 ; was engaged in the battles of Mission Ridge, Resaca, and Adairsville, where he was severely wounded, a bullet passing through both the thighs ; he was confined to hospital and on furlough because of his wounds, until he was discharged, June 22, 1 865; he returned to Rockvale, and was married Nov. 16, 1865, to Martha J., daughter of Jacob Wagner, of Rockvale ; Mrs. K. was born May 2, 18a9; they have four children - Mina B., Frederick H., George G. and Leroy C ; Mr. K. is a Republican, and was School Director for two years ; is a member of the Church of One Faith, of which church Mrs. K. is also a member.

LABORE WESLEY, farmer ; Sec. 1; P. 0. Byron. Lent Edgar, farm.; Sec. 1 ; P. 0. Byron. liEWIS CHARIiES, Farmer; Sec. 8; P. 0. Rockvale; owns 260 acres of land, probable valuation, $10,-

400 ; Mr. L. was born Sept. 25, 1828, in Herkimer Co., N. Y., and was married, May 7, 1851, to Mary Gr., daughter of Stephen Clancy, of Saratoga Co., N.Y.; Mrs. L. was born Sept. 21, 1829 ; they have four children - Alice A., Ida L., Minnie M. and Addie M.; Mr. L. came to Ogle Co., in 1849, and settled in Rockvale ; he is a Republican, and during the war of the rebellion he enlisted in the 17th I. V. C, Dec. 16, 1863, and took part in all of the engagements that his regiment participated in, until he was honorably discharged as a Sergeant, Nov. 23, 1865, when he returned to Rockvale; Mr. Lewis was Commissioner of Highways for three years, and served as Road Master for six years or more.

LEWIS STEPHEN, Farmer ; Sec. 4 ; P. 0. Rockvale ; he owns 380 acres land, probable valuation, $13,200 ; Mr. L. was born Oct. 25, 1818, in Saratoga Co., N. Y., and was married June 30, 1839, to Judith M., daughter of Leonard Boyce, of Little Falls, Herkimer Co., N. Y.; Mrs. L. was born Oct. 3, 1822 ; they had two children - Caroline S. (deceased), and Silas W., and an adopted daughter, Ida May Lewis ; Mr. L. came to Rockvale Oct. 8, 1 848 ; he was Town Collector four terms. School Director three consecutive terms, Assessor, Road Master, and is now School Director, and a member of the " Leaf River and Rockvale Fire Insurance Co.," of which organization he was a Director two years.

lilSTEBARG^ER ISAAC, Farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P. 0. Rockvale ; owns 80 acres ; probable valuation, $2,400 ; Mr. L. was born July 25, 1834, in Wetmoreland Co., Pa.; he moved West, to Linn Co., Iowa ; got married Sept. 10, 1861, to Mary Brown (deceased) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa ; who bore him three children - Laura, William and Eddie; in Sept., 1868, he came to Rockvale, where he now lives ; he married his present wife, Catharine, daughter of Adam Patterson, of Mt. Morris Tp., Ogle Co., Sept. 23, 1868 ; Mrs. L.

was born May 10, 1839, in Washington Co., Md.; is the mother of one child - Emery, born Sept. 14, 1873 Mr. L. is a Republican ; he is now serv ing his second term as Road Master he is a member of the Society of Dun kards, and Mrs. L. is a member of the M. E. Church.

luOCKWOOD JAMES, Farmer ; Sec. 2 ; P. 0. Byron ; owns 133 acres ; probable valuation, $6,650 ; Mr. L. was born Oct. 16, 1821, in Perkins, Erie Co., Ohio; was married June 4, 1845, to Roxy, daughter of John Williams, of Erie Co., Ohio ; Mrs. L. was born Jan. 1, 1823, in Onondaga Co., N. Y.; they had three children, one of whom, Amanda, died, aged two years, three months and seventeen days ; those living are Josephine, born Aug. 17, 1847 ; William B , Feb. 27, 1851. Mr. L. came to Ogle Co. in Sept., 1854, and settled in Rockvale, where he now resides ; he is a Republican ; was Road Master for several terms ; and is serving in that position now, having been elected in the Spring of 1877 ; he also served as School Director for five terms or more.

L.OTT JAMES, Farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 40 acres, probable value $800 ; Mr. Lott was born in Eng., May 7, 1836, and came to Ogle Co., from Canada, in the Fall of 1867, when he settled in Rochelle ; he was married April 8, 1863, to Phebe H., daughter of Seymouj and Hannah Stodgill, of King Township, York Co., Canada ; Mrs. L. was born Aug. 5, 1838 ; they have three children - William G., Mary E., and ArtemasE.; Mr. L. is Fndependent in politics, and he and his wife are members of the Christian Church.

Oregon. McGUFFIN SAMUEI., Farmer; and Stock Raiser; Sec. 21 ; P. 0. Oregon; owns 160 acres, probable value $6,400 ; Mr. McQ. was born Dec. 23, 1831, in London Township, Middlesex

Co., Canada; came to Ogle Co., 111., July 1, 1843 ; was married, March 3, 1864 ; to Frances E., daughter of Geo. Griswold, of Rockvale Township ; Mrs. McG. was born Feb. 3, 1845, and is the mother of seven daughters, named Ida E., Ally M., Mary E., Maggie H., Blanche L., Katie I., and Nellie E., who died Nov. 15, 1871, aged 3 months and 10 days ; Mr. McG. is Independent in politics and a member of the M. E. Church.

McXAMES ORSON, Farmer; S. 15 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 40 acres, probable valuation, $400; Mr. McNames was born April 15, 1824, in Delaware Co., Ohio, and came to Ogle Co. in 1837, and settled in Rockvale in 1838 ; he was married July 27, 1844, to Julia, daughter of Peter Redner, of New York ; she was born Dec. 13, 1830 ; they have nine children, named Jane, Amos, Robert, Margaret, Dena, Frank, James, Henry and Ida ; Mr. McNames is a Republican, and is Town Constable; he was Justice of Peace in Rice Co., Kan., for three years.

MATTISO:^^ C. K. Farmer; Sees. 21, 22 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 144 acres, 96 acres being in Sec. 21, and 48 acres ia Sec. 22, valued at $5,760 ; Mr. M. was born in Troy, N. Y., Sept. 29, 1836 ; married in Washington Co., N. Y.. Nov. 21, 1859, to Sarah M., daughter of John H. Northup, of same county ; there was five children born to them, four of which are dead, the surviving one, John C, is now sixteen years old ; Mr. M. is Town Clerk, and is now serving his seventh consecutive term, is also School Treasurer and Path Master, and was School Director four years ; Mr. M. and wife are members of the M. E. Church.

MEYER HEXRY F. Farmer; Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Adeline ; owns 75^ acres ; probable valuation, $2,637 ; Mr. M. was born March 12, 1842, in Worderfeld, Detmold, Prussia, Germany, and with his parents emigrated to the United States, arriving in New York in June, 1 848 ; they immediately repaired to Ogle Co., 111., and settled in Adeline, Maryland Tp., in this county ; Mr. M. was married Jan. 18, 1872, to Cecelia E., daughter of Fredline Fossler, of Maryland Tp., and then moved to Rockvale, where he now resides ; Mrs. M. was born Sept. 3, 1848, in Maryland Tp., this county ; they have two children - Nora L., born May 19, 1873, and Hannah E., born May 19, 1876. Mr. M. is a Democrat, and was Constable in Maryland Tp. for two years, and Path Master in Rockvale one term.

miiEl^ JACOR, Farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P. 0. Rockvale; owns 118 acres; probable valuation, $4,130 ; Mr. M. was born in Berkeley Co. Va., and was married Oct. 31, 1848, to Sabina, B., daughter of Godfrey F. Mock, of Washington Co., Md. ; moved to Ogle Co., 111., April 11, 1855, and was elected Path Master in 1875 ; Mrs. M. was born April 14, 1831, and is an active member of the Society of Dunkards ; there are five children - named respectively, Israel P., William F., Mary E., Charles E., and Adda V.

Newcomer Catharine

NEWCOMER CATHARINE WRS. Farmer ; Sec. 7 ; P. 0. Mt. Morris ; owns 120 acres ; probable valuation, $4,800 ; Mrs. Newcomer (maiden name, Catharine Middower, daughter of Jacob Middower, of Franklin Co., Pa.) was born Oct. 16, 1838, in Franklin Co., Pa.; was married to John Newcomer (deceased) April 29, 1856; the following November she, with her husband, came to Ogle Co., and settled in Mt. Morris ; where her husband practiced medicine four years ; they returned to Franklin Co., Pa., in 1860, and stayed there until April, 1865, when they returned to Mt. Morris, in this county; in 1869, they settled in Rockvale, where Mr. N. died Oct. 3, 1873; Mrs. N. has four children - Jacob S., John R., Barbara K., and Harry L.; Mrs. N. is a member of M. E. Church.

PETRIE Farmer; Sec. 8 ; P. 0. Rockvale ; owns 40 acres ; probable valuation, $1,500; Mr. Petrie was born Jan. 5, 1835, in Herkimer Co., N. Y. ; came to Rockvale in 1854 ; he was married Oct. 30, 1860, to Adelaide H., daughter of Stephen Chancy, of Saratoga Co., N. Y. ; Mrs. P. was born Dec. 15, 1840; they have two children - Nellie M. and Florence M.; Mr. Petrie is a Republican ; he enlisted in the 74th I. V. I., in the war of the rebellion, Aug. 13, 1862 ; he was engaged in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Resaca, Ga., Franklin and Nashville, Tenn., and in all of the minor engagements his regiment took part in ; at the battle of Stone River (Dec. 31, 1862) he fell into the rebels' hands and was confined in Libby prison for about two months, when he was paroled to City Point, and exchanged in June, 1863, and rejoined his regiment ; was mustered out June 10, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn., and returned to Rockvale ; Mr. P. was Town Collector for three years ; and is now Town Assessor and School Director.

RYDER SETH, Farmer ; Sec. 6 ; P. 0. Wales ; owns 370 acres, probable valuation $18,500 ; Mr. Ryder was born Sept. 24, 1817 in Bovina, Delaware Co., N. Y., and was married Sept. 14, 1841 to Julia, daughter of John McKibbin of Chemung Co., N. Y. ; Mrs. Ryder was born in 1828 and died July 6, 1875 ; in the Spring of 1844 Mr. Ryder came via the lakes from Buifalo on the propr. Rochester, which had 1,100 passengers on board, arriving in Chicago, he journeyed on until he reached Rockvale, where he now resides ; he has seven children, whose names are - Henry, Esther, Ira, Belle, Betsey, Jennie and Susie ; when Mr. Ryder first came to this township, he used to haul grain to Chicago, and then buy his supplies for household and farming purposes ; those were times that tried men's souls, but for all his labor he is well repaid, as he now owns one of the handsomest farms in the county ; his children grown up, able and willing to lighten the burden of his dedlining years ; Mr. Ryder is a Rep., and was Path Master one term, and is now School Director ; was six years Drill Sergeant in N. Y, State Militia, and trained during that time, five days in each year ; was at that time residing in the town of Elmira, N. Y.

SALES ADAM, farmer; Sec. 31; P. 0. Oregon. 8AXDERISON HEXRY, Farmer ; Sec. 32 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 200 acres, probable valuation $10,000 ; Mr. Sanderson was born Dec. 20, 1846, in Rockvale, his father having settled in this township in June, 1835 ; Mr. Sanderson was married Feb. 22, 1872 to Elizabeth, daughter of Simon Seyster of Pine Creek, Ogle Co. : Mrs. Sanderson was born Dec. 1, 1851 ; they have two children - Hattie B., born Feb. 6, 1873, and Laura A., July 4, 1875 ; Mr. Sanderson is a Rep., is also School Director, and has served as such for the past nine yeais ; was Path Master for three years ; Mrs. Sanderson is a member of the

SCHECHTER AlfDREW, Farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 286 acres ; probable valuation, $34,300 ; Mr. Schechter was born Aug. 12, 1819, in Washington Co., Md., and came to Ogle Co. Aug. 17, 1845, and settled in Rockvale, where he now resides; he was married twice, his first wife, Wilhelmina (daughter of Wm. Yountz) was born Aug. 26, 1821, died Oct. 26, 1849, in this township ; on the 10th of July, 1851, he was married to Sarah A., daughter of Michael Seyster, of Oregon Tp., Ogle Co. ; she was born Jan. 7, 1828 ; they have four children - named Caroline, born May 13, 1845, Susan, born April 4, 1849; Andrew B., born Nov. 13, 1856, and Jacob B., born May 13, 1829 ; Mr. Schechter is a Democrat, and was School Director for about twenty years. Township Assessor for six and a half years. Supervisor two years. Vice President of the Ogle Co, Agricultural Society in 1870, and is also a member of Oregon. Lodge, 420, of Master Masons; Mrs. Schechter is a member of the Church of the Disciples.

SPRAKER OEORC^E, Tenant Farmer ; Sec. 3 ; P. 0. Byron ; was born in Otsego Co., N. Y., in 1840 ; came to Winnebago Co., III., in 1856, where he lived for five years ; in 1860 he removed to Rockvale, where he now resides; was married Jan. 16, 1862, to Sarah E., daughter of Henry Fisher; Mrs. S. was born in Michigan, Jan. 5,

1848 ; they have one child - George A., born Nov. 4, 1862; Mr. S. enlisted in the war of the rebellion with the 74th Illinois V. I. August 13, 1862; was engaged in the battles of Perryville and Murfreesboro, and many minor engagements ; at Murfreesboro he was severely wounded, having two fingers of his right hand shot off; being unfitted for duty, he was honorably discharged March 12, 1863 ; Mr. S. is a Republican, and was Road Master for one term.

18, 1823, in Washington Co., Md., and moved to Ogle Co., in 1844, and settled in Rockvale, where he now lives ; was married in 1847, to Martha A., daughter of Valentine Hill, of Lanark, Carroll Co., 111. ; Mrs. S. was born about the year 1832, in Washington Co., Md. ; they have ten children, named Jake, Barbara A., Nancy B., William, Andrew D., James F., Oliver B., Lottie M., John and Mary E. ; Mr. S. is a Republican and a member of the Church of the Disciples.

STEFFA JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 17 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 130 acres of land, probable value $6,500 ; Mr. Steffa was born Feb. 21, 1818, in Washington Co., Md., and came to Ogle Co., and settled in Rockvale, Oct. 11, 1844 ; he was married in Jan., 1839, to Mary A., daughter of Edward Houze, of Washington Co., Md. ; Mrs. Steffa was born Sept. 28, 1822 ; they have had eight children (one, Charles E., deceased), and the names of the living are Daniel, Sarah M., Samuel, Reuben J., Anna, William R., and Mary A. ; Mr. S. is a Republican and was School Director for five or six years, Road Commissioner two years and Path Master two years.

STEFFA WIIiMAM A. Fai-mer; Sees. 21 and 22; renter; P. 0. Oregon ; Mr. S. was born in Rockvale, July 8. 1852, and was married Jan. 18, 1877, to Miss M. Livonia Waite, daughter of A. J. Waite, of Rockvale, Oe^le Co.;

Swartout Miraxda

SWARTOUT MIRAXDA R. Tenant Farmer ; Sec. 8 ; P. 0. Rockvale ; Mr. S. was born March 18, 1813, in Dutchess Co., N. Y.; was married June 2, 1843 to Lydia M., daughter of John Lewis, of Saratoga Co., N. Y.; Mrs. S. was born April 21, 1827; in January, 1854, Mr. S. came to Ole Co., and lived here until 1858, when he moved to Minnesota and resided there until October, 1874, when he returned to Ogle County and settled in Rockvale, where he now resides ; on the 6th of October, 1862, he enlisted in the 1st Regiment of Minnesota Mounted Rangers, which was formed for service on the 'frontier against the Sioux Indians, who perpetrated the well-remembered Minnesota Massacre ; Mr. S. was then in his 49th year, and because of his age was at that time rejected; he was not to be foiled in that way, so > e went to St. Paul, Minn., and had his hair (which was prematurely white) dyed a deep black ; he again presented himself and asked to be sworn in, and with success ; the mustering ofl&cer not recognizing him in his disguise ; he served with his regiment until it was mustered out, Nov. 28, 1863, at Ft. Snelling, Minn.; he has six children - Ann E., Eugene M., Lewis L., John A., Charles A., and William M.

SWAX GEORCi^E W. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 259 acres of land, probable valuation, $9,065 ; Mr. Swan was born March 1, 1836, in Chemung Co., N. Y., and moved to By- 1-on Township, in this county, in 1838, where he resided until 1860, when he came to Rockvale and settled here ; he was married Jan. 11, 1860, to Ida L., daughter of Hiram Rhoda R. Reed, of Rockvale ; Mrs. Swan was born Oct. 23, 1841 ; they had five children (one deceased); those living are - Ardelle L., born Aug. 12, 1865 ; Annie M., born Jan. 19, 1867; Henry W., bore Jan. 22, 1869, and Mary R., born Nov. 22,

1876 ; Mr. S. is a Republican, and is School Director ; he was Road Master three years. SWI]^(i^L.EY WIIililAM, Farm er and Veterinary Surgeon ; Sec. 6 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 170 acres, probable valuation $6,800 ; Mr. Swingley was born March 20, 1833, in Washington Co., Md. ; in 1845 he came to Ogle Co., and helped his father on the farm until he was 18 years old, when he went to learn the trade of carpenter and joiner, at which he served three years : he was skillful in treating horse diseases, so he gave his entire attention to the profession of veterinary surgery, which he has followed ever since with marked success ; in 1874, he traveled with Adam Forepaugh's circus and took care of 35(] head of horses; he was married Dec. 8, 1853 to Mary E., daughter of Jacob Wagner of Rockvale; Mrs. Swingley was born August 29, 1834 in Boonesboro, Md. ; they have three children - Oscar W., Benjamin F. and Jacob G. ; Mr. Swingley is a staunch Greenbacker, being the only man in Rockvale who voted for Peter Cooper for President in 1876; was School Director for three years and he and his wife are members ^of the Christian Church.

THOMAS HENRY L.. Farmer; Sec. 18; P. 0. Mt. Morris; owns 160 acres, probable valuation $7,200; Mr. Thomas was born Oct. 24, 1839, in Washington Co., Md., and when but two years old came with his father to Ogle Co.. arriving here in 1841 ; he attended school when the chance presented, and helped his father between times on farm; was married Dec. 20, 1866, to Mary E., daughter of Abraham Felker of Mt. Morris Township, Ogle Co. ; Mrs. Thomas was born March 14, 1846 in Washington Co., Md. ; they had six children (two, Lillie M. and Ada E., deceased), and the names of those living are - Edgar F., Florence E., Noble F. and Charles H. ; Mr. Thomas is a Democrat, and is School Director ; Mrs. Thomas is a member of the Lutheran Church.

THOMAS JOSHUA, Farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 200 acres of land; probable valuation, $11,000 ; Mr. T. was born March 8, 1811, in Washington Co., Md.,* and was married Feb. 7, 1833, to Salina Landes, who died Sept., 1854 ; Mrs. S. L. Thomas, was daughter of Henry Landes, of Washington Co., MJ. ; she was the mother of nine children, four of whom are living - their names are Permelia M., Mary C, Henry L. and Louis F. ; in in April, 1840, Mr. T. came West to Ogle Co., and settled in Rockvale, where he now resides ; he went to California in 1850, during the gold excitement, and remained in that State two years, returning to his home in Ogle Co. in the Spring of 1852 ; on the 6th of Nov., 1862, he married Miss Susan, daughter of Abraham Felker, of Mount Morris, Ogle Co., 111. ; he became the father of five children by this second marriage, three of whom are living, and named, respectively, Robert Lee, Frank F. and Olin M. ; Mrs. T. is a member of the M. E. Church ; Mr. T. is a staunch Democrat, having always voted that ticket ; was School Trustee for three years, and School Director for fifteen years, which position he now occupies ; was a Director of the Ogle Co. Agricultural Society from 1853 to 1860, both years inclusive ; was elected President of the Ogle Co. Agricultural Society, in 1861 and 1862, and is now a life member.

TIMMEKMA]^ JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 17 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 287i acres; probable valuation, $10,057 ; Mr. T. was born May 24, 1805, in the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg, Northern Germany, and emigrated to the United States in 1832, arriving in Baltimore in August of same year ; he went directly to Pittsburgh, Pa., where he remained eighteen months, working at his trade of carpenter ; from there he went to Vienna Falls, Ky., where he was employed eighteen months on public works, as carpenter ; he then moved to Galena, 111., and thence to Oregon, in Ogle , Co., where he lived until 1850, and then went to California, during the gold excitement, returning to Ogle Co. in 1853, and settled in Rockvale ; he built the first frame house in the town of Oregon ; was married Nov. 14, 1839, to Elizabeth, daughter of John Wagner, of Rockvale ; Mrs. T. was born June 5, 1820, in Washington Co., Md. ; they had five children, two of whom are living, named John H., born July 17, 1847, and Otto, born Sept. 22, 1854 ; Mr. Otto is a Republican, and was Justice of Peace in 1839, and School Director for three years ; he is a member of the Lutheran Church, and Mrs. T. belongs to the Society of River Brethren.

TRASK EDWARD O. Farmer; Sec. 21; P. 0. Oregon; owns 93^^ acres ; probable valuation, $5,730 ; Mr. T. was born in Pine Rock Tp., Ogle Co., 111., April 10, 1841 ; he enlisted in the war of the rebellion with the 92d 111. V. M. I.; was promoted Corporal and afterwards Sergeant; was engaged in the battles of Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Mission Ridge, Ringgold, Ga., and Reseca, Gji., and all of the minor engagements that the gallant 9 2d participated in; Mr. Trask was severely wounded on the night of the 30th of Aug., 1864, about twenty miles below Atlanta, Ga., a bullet having passed through his left arm, carrying away a portion of the bone ; was mustered out of service at Concord, N. C, June 21, 1865, and returned to Ogle Co., 111.; married Ellen A., daughter of Edward Mallory, of Ogle County, Sept. 26, 1866 ; he has three children, whose names are Israel J., Margaret R., and Isabel ; Mrs. T. was born July, 1848 ; Mr. T. is a Republican ; is School Director ; and is now serving his fourth consecutive term ; also was Path Master for one term

VAUCiJHN MATTHEW, Farmer; Sec. 26 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 40 acres ; probable valuation, $1,000; Mr. V. was born in 1830, in Westmeath, Ireland ; he emigrated to the United States in 1850, arriving in New York City ; he came to Ogle Co. Jan. 23, 1856, and settled in Rockvale, where he now resides ; was married Nov. 26, 1858, to Ellen, daughter of John Cannon, of Mayo Co., Ireland; Mrs. V. was born in 1824 ; they have two chil- dren - Mary, born Jan. 23, 1860 ; and William, Feb. 7, 1865; Mr. Vaughn is a Democrat ; when the war of the rebellion commenced, he enlisted in the 46th I. V. I., in April, 1861. and was engaged in the battles of Ft. Donelson, Corinth, Shiloh, and at the capture of Memphis, Tenn, and all the minor. engagement that his regiment took part in, until he was honorably discharged, July 1, 1863; when he returned to Ogle Co.; Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn are members of the Catholic Church.

Wads Worth Normax

WADS WORTH NORMAX W. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. 0. Oregon; born in Madison Co., N. Y., in 1810 ; located in this county in 1844 ; married Sophia Torry in 1836 ; she was born in Hampshire Co., Mass., in 1811 ; they are members of the Presbyterian Church in Oregon; Mr. Wadsworth owns 160 acres of land estimated at $12,000 ; he has been Co. Supt. of Schools four years, dating from 1858; Supervisor two years ; Assessor three years.

WAFFIiE JOHN, Postmaster; Sec. 10 ; Rock vale ; owns 40 J acres, probable value $1,900 ; Mr. W. was born March 27, 1824, in Brownsville, Jefferson Co., N. Y. ; when 20 years old, went sailing on the Lakes and continued in that vocation for fifteen years, the last eight years of which he was captain of the brig Mohegan ; went to Milwaukee, Wis., in 1852, and was married, March 20, 1855, to Harriet, daughter of S. H. Lyman, of Chicago ; Mrs. W. was born March 23, 1828 ; moved to Broth erton, Calumet Co., Wis., in 1857, and lived there three years, thence to Rockvale in Feb. 1860 ; had eight children, two of whom are dead, the names of those living are John J., Willard H., Florence M., Nora H., Bertha B.,. and Lowell' H.; Mr. W. is the first Postmas:jer of this township, having been appointed in July, 1875; is also Justice of the Peace, having been elected to fill the position made vacant by the resignation of Jacob Good, and re-elected in the Spring of 1877, for four years ; he is a Republican and is doing a general grocery business, furnishing the families of the er ; Sec. 18 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 187f acres, probable value $10,325 ; Mr. W. was born Jan. 13, 1822, in Washington Co., Md. ; he came to Ogle Co., with his father, Jacob (who is now 78 years old), in 1838, and lived in Oregon, in this Co., until 1841, when he moved to Rockvale, where he now resides ; Mr. W,'s mother, whose maiden name was Mary M. Welty, was born in May 13, 1801, Washington Co., Md., and died in Rockvale in 1877 ; Mr. W. is a Republican and was School Director one term.

Wagoner Emanuei

WAGONER EMANUEI. G. Farmer, Sec. 18 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 165 acres; probable valuation, $9,075. Mr. W. was born July 21, 1820, in Washington Co., Md. ; came to Oregon, Ogle County, in 1838, and settled in Rockvale, where he now lives, in 1841 ; was married in 1853 to Elizabeth, daughter of John Fridley, of Rockvale. Mrs. W. was born April 5, 1828, in Washington Co., Md. They had eight children (one deceased) ; the survivors are - Alice J., Benjamin F., Anna E., Andrew A., Mary M., Carrie M., and Emma E. Mr. W. is School Director, which position he has held for nearly thirty consecutive years, having missed but one year since 1848. He is now and has been Road Commissioner for the past twelve years. Mrs. W. belongs to the Dunkard Church.

WAGNER F. H. Farmer, Sec. 16 ; P. 0. Oregon; owns 202 acres; probable value, $8,080. Mr. W. was born in Washington Co., Md., Sept. 28, 1828; came to Ogle County, in this State, on May 10, 1838, and settled in Rockvale, where he now resides ; was married Dec. 15, 1855, to Ella C, daughter of Rev. Alexander Irvine, of Rockvale. Mrs. W. was born Feb. 16, 1842, and is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. W. enlisted in the war of the rebellion Aug. 13, 1862, with the 92d I. V. M. L, and was promoted Corporal ; was engaged in the battles of Chattanooga, Tenn., Ringgold, Ga., and Chickamauga, Tenn. After the victory at Chattanooga, the gallant 92d was the first regiment to raise the national flag over the Crutchfield House. Mr. W. was mustered out Feb. 26, 1865, on account of disability, [having faithfully eerved his company for two years, six months and thirteen days.

WAITE A. J. Farmer, Sees. 15 and 16; P. 0. Oregon; owns 439 acres; probable valuation, $21,950 ; is also doing an extensive dairy business, at present milking forty-six cows. Mr. W. was born July 5, 1821, in Washington Co., N. Y. ; married Miss Caroline, daughter of Wm. Bull, of same county, who died July 12, 1860, aged 88 years. By this marriage Mr. W. became the father of four children, three of whom are living, named respectively, Missouri L., Alton P., and Alzinia ; was married to his second wife, Mrs. Amelia Agard Landon, daughter of Joshua Agard, of Erie Co., N. Y., on Jan. 29, 1861, of whom was born Judson A. Waite, who is now sixteen years old. Mr. W. came to this State April 8, 1853, and settled in Rockvale Township, where he now resides ; is liberal in religion, Independent in politics, and held the office of Supervisor for four years during the war.

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WEAVER ABRAHAM F. Farmer ; Sec. 19; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 90 acres; probable valuation, $4,500 ; Mr. W. was born Dec. 2, 1840, in Washington Co., Md. ; he came to Polo, Ogle Co., when 17 years old, and worked by the month until 1870, when he bought the place where he now resides in Rockvale ; was married Feb. 13, 1876, to Jennie, daughter of Joseph Briggs, of Brooklyn, N. Y., where Mrs. W. was born March 30, 1852 ; they have one child, Grace E., born Jan. 7, 1877; Mr. W. enlisted in the 140th I. V. I. ; April 28, 1864, having in common with the members of his regiment received a certificate of thanks from the President^ Abraham Lincoln ; he was mustered out Oct. 29, 1864, at Camp Fry ; he is a Democrat, and was Path Master one term.

WERTZ DAVID, Farmer ; Sec. 33 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 225 acres of land, probable valuation $11,750 ; Mr. Wertz was born December 14, 1819, in Quincy, Franklin Co., Pa.; was married Oct. 26, 1848, to Eliza E., daughter of Jacob Fisher, of Franklin Co., Pa.; Mrs. W. was born Oct. 28, 1828 ; Mr. W. came to Ogle County Nov., 1848, and moved to Beloit, Wis., in May^ ! 849, where he lived for one year, returning to Ogle County, in May 1850, and settled in Rockvale, where he now resides ; he had nine children, three of whom (Morris H., Eddie K., and Lelia B.) are deceased; those living are - Cora F., Sarah A., George R., W. Washburne, D. A. Lincoln and Freddie A.; Mr. W., and his brother Lewis, built the first flour-mill in Rockvale, in 1850, and also ran a saw-mill in connection with it; he also invested in building the second flour mill that was run in Oregon, containing three sets of stone ; he is agent for the estate of C. Burr Artz, of this township ; is a Republican ; was School Director three years. School Treasurer three years, and is now Road Commissioner; Mrs. W. is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

WERTZ I.EWIS, Farmer; Sec. 21 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 160 acres of land, probable valuation, $5,600 ; Mr. W. was born Jan. 10, 1817, in Franklin Co., Pa., and came west to Ogle Co., 111., April 10, 1840 ; was married Feb. 16, 1854, to Miss Rebecca A. C. Bell, daughter of David Bell, Stephenson Co., 111.; they had seven children, five of whom are living - Luther C, Lewis F., Archibald C, U. S. Grant, and Nellie B.; Mr. W. is a Republican, and an active member of the Lutheran Evangelical Church ; is also the inventor of a patent plow for cultivation, which will prove a valuable acquisition to farmers everywhere.

ZELLER MICHAEIi, Farmer; Sec. 20 ; P. 0. Oregon ; owns 161 ^\ acres land, probable valuation $6,000 ; Mr. Zeller was born in Sept., 1812, in Washington Co. , Md. , and came to Buffalo Township in Ogle Co., 1864, and lived there until 1874, when he moved to Mt.

Morris and thence to Rockvale in March 1865, and settled here; Mr. Zeller was married Oct. 3, 1833, to Mary E., daughter of Joseph Firey of Washington Co., Md. ; Mrs. Zeller was born Oct. 18, 1815 ; they have five children - named Susan E., Joseph H., Michael W., Mary A. and Louise K. ; Mr. Zeller is a Dem., and Mrs. Zeller is a member of the Society of Dunkards.

acres in Sec. 36, valued at $800 ; 6 acres in Sec, 25, valued at $400 ; 150 acres in Sees. 33 and 34, valued at $7,500; born Oct. 4, 1814, in Little Britain, Lancaster Co., Pa. ; son of Capt. Isaac and Mary Allen ; in 1832, Mr. Allen moved to Washington Co., Md. ; on the 24th of May, 1838, Mr. Allen came to Ogle Co., and on the first day of June, 1838, he opened the first public school ever taught in the town of Mt. Morris (then called the Maryland Colony), and continued the teacher of this school for 16 months ; teaching in all in this State, some thirty-five years ; on the 4th of July, 1839, Mr. Allen with his entire school, numbering some twenty-six scholars, attended in a body the laying of the corner stone of the Rock River Seminary ; in the year 1839, Mr. Allen returned to Washington Co., Md., where, on the 4th day of March, 1841, he was married to Elizabeth Swingley, daughter of Michael and Mary Swingley ; on the 20th of September, 1845, he brought his wife and family to Ogle Co., and took up his permanent residence here ; he commenced school teaching at the early age of fifteen years ; and throughout his long services in this department, retained the universal esteem and respect of his pupils and their parents ; for eighteen years Mr. Allen was County Surveyor of Ogle Co. ; he then voluntarily relinquished the oflBice, and declined a re-election, and in a lovely homestead, in the midst of wife and family, he lives retired, a hale and jovial gentleman, enjoying the universal esteem of his fellow citizens ; the union of Mr. and Mrs. Allen has been blessed in the birth of seven children, whose names are jas follows: Samuel, Mary, Emma J., Lydia J., Robert Q., Edwin J., Lydia ; five of whom are still living. Allen Charles, teacher ; Mt. Morris.

AliliE:^ ISAAC H. Insurance Agent and School Teacher ; Mt. Morris ; born Feb. 11, 1816, in Howard Co., Md., son of Isaac and Mary; came to Ogle in 1852; married Jan. 16, 1840, Eveline Titlo, who was born in Frederick Co., Md., March 30, 1818, daughter of Greorge and Elizabeth. Have had five children - Jesse 0., George Q., Charles H., Mary and Clara 0. Was First Lieutenant in Co. K, - Regiment Illinois Infantry ; enlisted May, 1862, and was mustered out in September, 1862 ; again enlisted in September, in Co. H., 14th Regiment Illinois Cavalry as private, and soon after was appointed Orderly Sergeant ; went to the front, and was there appointed Sergeant Major, and was under Glen. Burnside in Tennessee ; was at Cumberland Gap, thence to the State of Georgia ; was there promoted to Second Lieutenant Co. D, 14th Illinois Cavalry, but before commission was received was captured in the Stoneman raid ; was three weeks in the at Lacon, then sent to Charleston, S. C, and in October, 1864, was exchanged at Rough and Ready, Ga. ; then went to Nicholinsville, Kan., re-organized the command, and proceeded to Tennessee to watch the movements of Gen. Hood, and participated in the fight at Columbia, and the engagement near Waynesboro ; was here detailed with a force of fifty men on a foraging expedition, and had just reached Waynesboro when Hood struck our command, and we did not get the benefit of this expedition ; was in the command that followed Gen. Morgan through Ohio, and appointed on the Staff" of Gen. Horace Capron. Has taught school some eighteen years in Maryland, and about the same length of time in Illinois ; is agent for the Home Insurance Company of New York.

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; 1,442 words in this source stream.

Leaf River Township

principally prairie land, but has in it considerable timber. The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad passes through the township from east to west, affording an outlet to the stock and produce raised here. In cattle and hogs the township ranks among the best in the county, as will be seen by the comparison.

William and James McDaniels were also from Maryland. William subsequently moved to Pine Creek Township and James to Winnebago County; the latter has since died.

Inglehart Fossler came from Pennsylvania and located on section ro; he died in Stephenson County. Fleming and Nathan Welch located near the north line of the township; both have since died.

he died about 1880. Mr. Solsbury is thought to have also been from Maryland. He located near Lightsville, remained for sume years and then moved West. Reuben Odell was from New York. north of Lightsville, where he remained many years, removing then to Mt. Morris, where he died about 1881. mat Jacob Myers was from Maryland ; he died on the - homestead he made on coming to the county. John Kitzmiller was from Maryland, moving here during the first decade; he died on the homestead,

Win. Knodle came from Maryland in 1840, and located west of Lightsville, where he remained one year, then removed to Maryland Township, but returned to this township. In June, 1885, he removed to Mt. Morris, where he now resides.

As willbe seen, the greater number of the first settlers were from Maryland. They were among the number who came in the Mt. Morris colony, or were subsequently influenced by those coming in that colony. ; 3 ON was not for some years after the first settlement was made that the children of the pioneers had the benefit of educational facilities. The first school remembered by those consulted in the preparation of

Sarah Carpenter. This was in 1843, and the school - was in the kitchen part of the residence of one of the pioneers. near the same place in 1844, called at first Oak Ridge school house, and subsequently Mud Creek school house. It was used for several years. | It: tion 15, about 1841, and that Mr. Stone was the first The township has kept pace with all others in the county and to-day has init nine school districts, each provided with a good, comfortable school house. Leaf River comprising half of two Congressional Townships, makes it difficult to give statistics of the school work.

Religious services were held here at an early day by ministers of various denominations, the Methodist Episcopal circuit rider being among the number, also Alex Irvine preached at Berbe's house prior to 1839. At present there are one United Brethren, one Christian, two Methodist Episcopal and one Al. bright churches in the township, in each of which services are held more or less regularly.

The wife of Thomas Hayes died in 1841, and was buried in Rice's grave yard, in Mount Morris Township ; this is the first death now remembered.

In 1848 John Light laid out a village on his land, to which was given the name of Lightsville. A post office was established about two miles north,some time previous, under the name of Wales. It was removed to the village, but its name was never changed. The village never made very rapid progress, and never numbered over 150 inhabitants at any time. The post office is yet retained, though the village is but one mile north of Leaf River, but the place is virtually dead.

The township of Leaf River was organized in 1850, at the time of the adoption of the township organization law, since which time it has been served on the County Board of Supervisors by the following named:

If HE village of Leaf Riveris located upon the line of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad, and was laid out in the winter of 1880-81, by J. McWest and Chas. Gaffin. The first building, designed for a store and _ dwelling, was erected about the same time, by Preston & McKee, who opened a stock of general

In the spring of 1881 J. B. Bertolet moved here from Lightsville, and opened the second store. He yet remains in business, having an excellent trade.

The railroad was completed to this point in October, 1880, and the company soon after erected a depot and grain elevator, with a capacity of about 10,000 bushels, Frederick Steck soon after, commenced the erection and completed the first dwelling house in the place.

In the summer of 1881 Daniel Sprecher erected the second elevator, with a capacity of about 50,000 bushels. Mr. Sprecher came here on the completion of the 'railroad, commenced to buy and ship stock and grain, and has since continued in the business.

In the spring of 1881 the Postoffice Department established an office here with J. B. Bertolet as Postmaster. Mr. Bertolet continued in the office until September, 1885, when J. S. Kerscheuer was appointed. A money order department was established here in 1883, the first order being drawn July 9.

The village lies in school district No. 4. Originally the school house was about three-fourths of a mile south, but in the fall of 1884 a building was erected in the village, a two story frame structure with one room in each story. The school is in fine condition, Miss Mary J. Stees was the first Principal in the new house, and the last in the old house. Geo. N. Maxwell is the present Principal, with Miss Anna Hines, Assistant.

There is but one church edifice in the place, the Methodist Episcopal, erected and dedicated in the summer of 1885. The Christians, however, have for some time had regular services every two weeks.

April to, 1885, with 17 charter members. Meetings are held each Tuesday evening. The officers in November, 1885 were: H. L. Eyrick Clerk; Geo. S. Thomas, Banker; Samuel Sprecher, Vice-Consul. At that tit time the Camp was without a Consul, peat officer having removed from the village.

The first physician was Dr. D, C. Fleming, who commenced practice here in the summer of 1881. Dr. G. B. Masters came in March, 1883, but has since removed. Dr. Paul came in the past year.

Sherwood & Hines commenced the hardware business in the spring of 1881. Mr. Sherwood subsequently purchased the interest of his partner and yet continues the business.

A meat market was established in the spring of 1881, by David Garner, who subsequently sold to a man from Shannon. Benjamin Mumma ran the stand fora time, but it is now owned by Ira Marshall.

Chas. Bowers was the first blacksmith, commencing the business here in the spring of 1881. He subsequently sold out to Wm. Albright, who is now at work at the trade. Albertus Emdick started the second shop in January, 1881.

Anna Fagar and Ruan Kitzmiller were the first in the millinery business, commencing here in 1883. Mrs. Jimmerson is now the representative in that line.

Jacob Shelly commenced in the spring of 1881. continued for two years, and then sold to Phi Sprecher, who yet carries on the business. ite The Leaf River House was opened by 10st rison in the summer of 1881, and is still run by hin During the-same summer, Emanuel Hawk and Jol Motter opened the American House. Mr. Motter is the present owner of the house, which is leased by John Myers. Riverside House is the most pretend ing hotel in the place, and was built and opened by Jacob Long in October, 1881. Mr. Long still serves _ as mine host," and appears to know "how to keep | hotel. ' hig Fred Mishler commenced the grocery trade in 1883. The first livery stable was opened by James" Patterson in 1881. He yet remains in the business. me The Leaf River Creamery was established in 1882, by Bertolet & Johnson. It is situated about 4o rods east of Main Street, and is a two story building, 26x 1 35, with a capacity of 5,000 pounds per week. Three men are usually employed in the factory which is run during the entire year. Eleven wagons are employed i in the busy season gathering cream. Shipments are made to Boston. Thomas Gaffey is Superintendent. A grist mill was erected in the summer of 1881 by E. Hiller, three stories in height and 30 x 46 in size. J. Hiller & Co. are the present proprietors. In the fall of 1881, improvements amounting to $4,000 was made in the mill, the roller process being introduced. The mill has a capacity of 40 barrels per day.