White Rock Township

White Rock Township

BAILrBY WILLI AH B. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Kings: born Nov. 20, 1840, in Ottawa, Canada; came to Ogle Co. in 1860, and removed to his present farm in 1875; rents 120 acres; married Rebecca Oakes March 4, 1867; she was born April 2, 1842, and died March 29, 1874; they had four children, three now living : Mattie E., Hiram C. and Geo. O., who was an infant when his mother died, and his father gave him to Wm. H. Dresser, who adopted him; second marriage was to Mrs. Elizabeth

Jones March 2, 1875 ; she was born April 18, 1842, in South Wales; she had four cildren by first marriage: Anna E., John; T., Ella M. and Jennie; her maiden name was Elizabeth Davis ; are members of the Congregational Church; he is a Republican.

BAI:N: JOH^, Farmer; Sees. 28, 33 and 34; P. O. Rochelle: born May 20, 1835, in Scotland ; came to Ogle Co. with his parents in July, 1847; owns 240 acres, valued at $70 per acre ; married Rosa Day, only daughter of Col. Day, late of Daysville; he was born in Keene, N. H., Aug. 19, 1797; and died at Daysville April 15, 1867; Col. Day was a volunteer soldier in the War of 1812, was the first Assessor of the Town of Daysville, which bears his name; Mrs. Day was born in Mass. Aug. 6, 1814, and still lives at her old home-

B£XXGR ADAM, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. White Rock; born April 17, 1826, in Northumberland Co., Pa.; went to Lycoming Co. in 1831; removed to White Rock in 1855, and settled on his present farm in 1862 ; owns 63 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Rebecca Bailey Sept. 14, 1855 ; she was born in 1836 in Lycoming Co., Pa., and died June 17, 1869; has four children by this marriage: Sarah, Christiana (now Mrs. Doebler) Dora and Ida; his second marriage was to Joanna Dettmas in Nov., 1870; she was born in 1844 in Germany; had three children, two living: Mary and Frank; Mrs. B. is a member of the Lutheran Church ; Mr. B. is a member of the German Reformed Church.

BEI^llirER JOHX F. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Rochelle; born July 6. 1825, in Europe ; came lo Niagara Co., N. Y., in 1828, with his parents; removed to Stephenson Co. in 1834; came to White Rock in 1838 ; owns 100 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Sarah Shapbell Feb. 10, 1855 ; she was born Dec. 2, 1834, in Lycoming Co., Pa. ; have six children : Margaret E., Warren H., John »E., Jeannette, Minnie J. and George A. ; Mr. B. is School Director, has been Overseer of Highways ; is a Republican.

Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Kings; born Feb. 13, 1838, in Warren Co., Pa. ; in 1859 went to Minn, and engaged in hunting and trapping, and on one occasion was lost and remained without food for 72 hours, the thermometer being 40 degrees below zero; came to White Rock in 1860, and worked by the month for two years ; then engaged in trading in lands till 1872, when he settled on his present farm; owns 130 acres, valued at $55 per acre; married Mary A. Mayberry Oct. 8, 1862 ; she was born Oct. 28, 1832, in Warren Co., N. J. ; had six children, five now living: Delmer M., Eva M., Hattie E., Herbert A. and Almedah A.; Nellie E. was born Aug. 11, 1869, and died Jan. 19, 1877 ; Mr. B. is a member of the White Rock Centre Congregational Church ; his wife is a member of the M. E. Church ; he has been Road Commissioner Hud School Director; is independent in politics.

BliACKMAlf F. Loan and Note Broker and Dealer in Real Estate ; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Rochelle; born April 11, 1822, in Bradford Co., Pa. ; remained there until 1852, when he removed to this Tp. ; owns 240 acres land, valued $50 per acre, 1,120 acres in Neb. valued at $5 per acre, and 80 acres in Iowa valued at $10 per acre; married Ethleen Gillett, May 24, 1869; she was born Sept. 27, 1844, in Bradford Co., Pa. ; have three children : Sarah Maud, Otis E. and Blanche; Mr. B. represented the Town of White Rock as a member of the Board of Supervisors ; has been School Director and Road Commissioner ; has traveled extensively over Europe, Egypt and the Holy Land ; the most of his travels have been published in the Ogle County Register.

BOOM YI^M. Farmer; Sec. 4*; P. O. Holcomb ; born Oct. 8, 1812, in Jefferson Co, N. Y.; in 1855 came to Beloit, Wis., and in 1861 came to White Rock; in 1864 settled on his present farm; owns 111 acres valued at $50 per acre; married Caroline Randall Jan. 2, 1837; she was born Sept. 11, 1813, in Oneida Co., N.Y., and died May 10, 1845; had three children, two living: Xenophen W., born Oct. 6, 1837, Stanley C, July 20, 1842; second marriage to Mrs. Cynthia Spaulding, formerly Cynthia Wheeler, Jan. 21, 1846; she was born Jan. 1, 1819, in Jefferson Co., N. Y. ; have five children by this marriage : Chas. D., born Oct. 16, '46, Caroline A., (now Mrs. Talbot), Oct. 18, '49, Jas. A., Jan. 27, '52, Hamilton W., Sept. 11, '54, Clarence G., May 17, '62 ; Mrs. B. had two children by first marriage, one living: Adelia M. Spaulding; is a Democrat; Chas. D. enlisted and served about nine months in the late war ; Mrs. B. is a member of the M. E. Church.

eral of a company formed to capture the Driscols ; it has been stated that he was Captain, which is not tlie case; he was shot by these banditti; they wanted to break up the company by shooting their leader.

CHAKEY WILIilAM D. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. White Rock; boin in Harrison Co., Va., in 1826; married Caroline Rhodes, in Bvron, 111.; she was born in Cayuga Co., JST. Y., Aug. 27, 1832; have four children: Charles E., Frank E., Willie and Eddie ; has 400 acres of land, valued at $25,000; came to this Co. in April, 1837, and settled near his present estate ; went 60 miles to get 20 bushels of corn, and 30 miles to mill to get it ground, it being the first food they had after consuming the provisions they brought with them; has carried thousands of bushels of wheat to Chicago and sold it at twentyfive cents per bushel, and has otherwise experienced all the hardships of early pioneer life.

irilCHAEIi, Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Holcomb; born Dec. 17, 1815, in Hampshire Co., Va. ; in 1837 came to Franklin Co., Ohio, and in '39 came to White Rock Grove ; settled on his present farm in 1850; owns 166 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Margaret J. McAlister Jan. 2, 1842, at Mt. Morris, 111. ; she was born in Ireland, March 20, 1823 ; had five children, four living: R. M., Jno. M., Mary L. (now Mrs. Grassnickel), and Minnie V. (now Mrs. Perry) ; he is a Republican; has been Road Commissioner, School Director and Trustee; Mrs. C. came to 111. with Mrs. Irving and family in 1837; he was the first Methodist minister in the Town of Byron.

CliARK l>AHriEIi, Farmer; Sees. 17 and 18 ; P. O. White Rock ; born July 24, 1814, in Lycoming Co., Pa. ; in 1832 came with his parents to Trumbull Co., Ohio ; in 1849 came to Ogle Co. and settled on his farm in Marion ; owns 132 acres, valued at $50 per acre ; married Mary Oakes Nov. 3, 1842 ; she was born in Lycoming Co., Pa., April 18, 1812, and died Feb. 17, 1852; liad three children, one living : Mary A., now living in Ohio; second marriage to Mrs. Ann Rhodes, Oct. 14, '58 ; she was born Nov. 18, 1827, in Cayuga Co., N. Y. ; have three children by this marriage: Bertha V., Mattie F. and Albert L. ; Mrs. C.'s maiden name was Guile ; members of Presbyterian Church ; he is also a member of the session ; Sarah M. was Mrs. McGinnis, born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, April 20, 1844, died Aug. 27, '75, and buried at Paine's Point; Mrs. Emma Buchanan, born Jan. 25, '49, and died Oct. 3, '76, in Ohio.

CliElTDEXAX HEXRY, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. White Rock; born Jan. 21, 1829, in Canada; in 1856 came to his present farm; owns 120 acres valued at $50 per acre ; married Mary Ann Rasen April, 1853; she was born Oct. 13, 1820, in Canada; they had two children: one living, Mary E., born Nov. 23, 1855; Mrs. C. is a member of the Christian Church ; he has been School Director; is Independent or Greenbacker.

DEXTL.ER JOHX K. Merchant; Davis Junction; P. O. White Rock; born March 3, 1813, in Northumberland Co., Pa. ; in 1854 came to White Rock, and settled on his present farm in 1864 ; Sec. 16 ; he owns 285 acres valued at $50 per acre; married Marietta Flick Nov. 6, 1837 ; she was born July 7, 1816, in Northumberland, Co., Pa.; they had eight children, five living: Stephen F., Oran 8., John S., George P. and Sarah Lydia; members of the Lutheran Church; Stephen F. enlisted in Co. A., 2d Regt. I. V. C. ; served three years and was honorably discharged; engaged in battles at Shiloli, Fort Donelson, Petersboro, in the Siege of the Red River Expedition and others.

DIEHL. ANDREW, Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. White Rock ; born June 27, 1844, in Bedford Co., Pa. ; in 1854 came to Mt. Morris, and in 1869 removed to White Rock; rents 100 acres of land from his father-in-law; married Hannah J. Rodermel Sept. 12, 1870 ; she was born in Ogle Co. in 1851; they have two children: Arilla A., born Oct. 29, 1873; Martha E., born May, 1874 ; they are members of the Baptist Church ; Republican; enlisted in Co. D., 92d Regt. Illinois Mounted lafantry; served three years and was honorably discharged; participated in thirty-three engagements, among which were, Chicamauga, Siege of Atlanta, Kilpatrick's raid round Atlanta, jonesboro, Sherman's March to the Sea, and through the Carolinas.

DOCTOR SAMUEL,, Justice of the Peace; Sec. 8; P. O. White Rock; born March 10, 1820, in Muncy, Lycoming Co., Pa; in 1851 came to White Rock; he owns 270 acres valued at $50 per acre; married Barbara Benner Oct. 5, 1843 ; she was born April 20, 1819, in Northumberland Co., Pa.; they had seven children; six living: John B. and Jacob are twins, Elizabeth Ann (now Mrs. Francis), Clara J. (now Mrs. Dr. Allen), Samuel E. and Mary K. ; they are members of the Baptist Church ; Mr. D. has held the office of Justice of the Peace about eighteen years ; he is also Notary Public; he has been Supervisor for several years.

DOEBIiGB HEXRY, Farmer; Sees. 3 and 10; P.O.White Rock; born Sept. 17,1812, in Pa.; in 1816 came with his parents to Northumberland Co. ; in 1836 came to Lycoming Co. ; settled on his present farm in 1857; owns 160 acres valued at $50 per acre; married Sarah Born March, 1889 ; she was l)orn in Feb., 1820, in Lycoming Co., Pa.; they have seven children: Jacob, Elizabeth (now Mrs. Harteman), Mary S. (now Mrs. Hagner), Ellen (now Mrs. Rice), Peter, John and Martin ; members of the Union Church.

£NC^£L.KE:$ WIIiKE, Farmer; Sec. 9 ; P. O. White Rock ; born February 3, 1836, in Germany ; came to New York in 1864, and the same year removed to Paine's Point ; in 1866 came to his present farm; he owns 212 acres, valued at $45 per acre; married Mrs. Catharine Manson April 2, 1866 ; she was born Nov. 14, 1840, in Germany; her maiden name was Harms ; she had two children by first marriage: Anna, born Nov. 13, 1861; Henry, Jan. 11, 1864; have three children by second marriage : Andrew W., June 26, 1869 ; W esley H., Feb. 25, 1873; Jennie S., Dec. 5, 1875; is a member of the Reform Church.

1854 came to Ogle Co. ; he owns 240 acres valued at $60 per acre ; married Priscilla E. Humberstone Sept. 8, 1847; she was born Feb. 14, 1823, in Canada; had five children, two living: Amelia A., now Mrs. McConaughty, and'Jeannette S., he is a member of the Episcopal Church, but attends the M, E. Church, there being no Episcopal Church here; is school director; Republican, Gibson John, farmer ; Sec. 20 ; P. O. Kings.

GIBISOX SAMUEL,, Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Kings; born Jan. 4, 1828, in Scotland, and came to Ogle Co. in 1860, and settled on same section; he owns 410 acres, valued at $55 per acre; married Margaret Adamson July 29, 1847; she was born Sept. 5, 1827, in Scotland; had twelve children, eight living: Jane, now Mrs. Haselton ; Agnes, John, James, William, Robert, Isabella, and Samuel; are members of the Presbyterian Church; is a Republican.

ORAI^T H. li. Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Paine's Point; born Nov. 19, 1822, in Canada ; in 1833 came to Erie Co., Penn. ; in 1839 came to Michigan; in 1845 came to Ogle Co., and the following year settled on his present farm ; owns 250 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Mary C, Bowen; she was born Feb, 1, 1839, in Hope Tp., Canada; have three children: Flora J., born May 23, 1859; Willis S., June 30, 1861; and George L., Feb. 28, 1867; have an adopted child: Emma J. Sperry, born March 22, 1863; they are members of the M. E. Church ; has been school director ; is a Democrat.

HAYKIS DAVID H. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Rochelle; born May 24, 1830, m Licking Co., Ohio; came with his parents to White Rock and settled on his present farm in 1863; owns 120 acres, valued at $50 per acre ; married Mary A. Rice March 5, 1856 ; she was born June 22, 1829, in Allegany Co., K Y. ; had five children ; four living: Anna E., Charlie M., Alice A., and George H.; is a Republican; they are members of the M. E. Church ; is Justice of the Peace ; has been Commissioner of Highways, Town Assessor and Collector, School Trustee and Director; his father came to this Tp. in 1839, being one of the earliest settlers.

HAYES HIRAM, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Kings; born July 23, 1822, in Licking Co., Ohio; in 1839, came with his parents to Ogle Co. and settled in Marion, and removed to his present farm in 1856 ; he owns 720 acres, valued at $50 per acre, and 480 acres in Nebraska, valued at $5 per acre; married his first wife, Margaret Campbell, Feb. 7, 1849; she was born Dec. 7, 1832, and died Jan. 13, 1850 ; had one child, Margaret M., now Mrs. Lewis ; Mrs. H. was a daughter of Mr. Campbell, who was shot by the Drlscols; he was Captain of the company which was formed to capture these outlaws, and for this reason they wished to break up the company, by shooting the captain, as in other places they had broken up companies in this way ; Mr. H. was one of the parties who took an active part in the capture and conviction of the Driscols; his second marriage was April 9, 1858, to Elizabeth Brown; she was born Dec. 7, 1837, in Licking Co., Ohio; had eleven children; seven living: Mary E., in Morris Co., N. J. ; came to Licking Co., Ohio, in 1817; went to Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, etc., in 1837, and came to Ogle Co. and settled in his present locality in 1841 ; he owns 300 acres, valued at $70 per acre, and 280 acres in Cass Co., Iowa, valued at $15 per acre; married Abbie Weeks May 4, 1843; she was born Nov. 10, 1824, in Ohio, and died Oct. 29, 1865; had five children by this marriage: Henry M., born Aug. 16, 1844; Harriet E., May 13, 1846; Sarah J., Dec. 30, 1857; Gilbert M., Aug. 12, 1853, and John C. F., June 26, 1856 ; his second marriage was to Maria Caster April 18, 1867 ; she was born in 1834 in Licking Co., Ohio, and died March 8, 1870; had one child by this marriage, Elmer Grant, born May 3, 1869; third marriage to Lovisa Jane Sears March 23, 1871 ; she was born Oct. 12, 1840, in N. Y. ; had two children ; Geo. D., born Feb. 14, 1872, died Sept. 29, 1872; Ira N., born Nov. 2, 1873 ; is an Adventist ; Republican; has been Justice of the Peace, Constable and School Director ; he commenced building his present residence in 1858, and finished it in 1861; it is built of lime and sandstone, and is supposed to be fire proof; it is the only house of the kind in this Tp. ; Daniel Collins, of New York City, was the architect and builder; the stone for the construction of this residence came from Marion, Fox River, Walnut Grove and Paine's Point.

JAMES EEIVIS, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Kings; born Oct. 1, 1819, in Parish of Llandersylio, South Wales ; came with his parents to Utica, N. Y. in 1831, and came to Ogle Co. and settled in White Rock Tp. in 1842; he owns 240 acres valued at $60 per acre ; his father died in White Rock, aged 63 j^ears ; his mother died in Kane Co., aged 70 years; married Hannah K., daughter of John Campbell, and widow of Obediah Lindsey, in Wliite Rock, July 18, 1847; she was born in Canada, Sept. 23, 1823; have six children: John D., born July 3, 1848; Phineas C, Dec. 17, 1849; Margaret Ann, June 26, 1851; Henry Lewis, June 4, 1855; Louisa Maria, Sept. 4, 1859; Martha Sabina, Sept. 23, 1861; members of the Congregational Church.

T. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. ?1; P. O. Kings; born Feb. 11, 1836, in Worcester Co., Mass. ; in 1843 came to Yates and Steuben Co., N. Y., and in 1846 removed to Ogle Co., and settled witli his father in the Town of Mariou; in 1859 removed to Taylor Co., Iowa; remained two years, and then returned to Marion Tp., and same F*all settled on his present farm ; he owns 27'<J acres, valued at $60 per acre ; married Martha Wadsworth Sept. 2, 1861 ; she was born in Boone Co., May 29, 1847 ; have eight children ; Helen A., Roddy W., Lottie B., Flora M., Lewis E., Aria A., Hattie J., and Charles C. ; they are members of the Congregational Church ; is a Greenbacker.

KIXO JOHIf M. School Teacher and Farmer ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Kings ; born April 17, 1840, in Hampshire Co., Mass ; came to Yates and Steuben Co., in 1843; removed to Ogle Co. in 1846, and settled on his present farm in 1867 ; he owns 90 acres, valued at $60 per acre; married Mary Longsdon Feb. 16, 1867; she was born July 23, 1845, in Whiteside Co., Ill ; he enlisted Aug. 9, 1862, in Co. B, 92d Illinois Mounted Infantry; ^served three years and was honorably discharged; participated in thirty-three engagements, among which were Chicamauga, siege of Atlanta, Kilpatrick's raid around Atlanta, Jonesboro, Sherman's March to the Sea, etc., and through the Carol! nas ; is independent in politics ; attended the National Independent Greenback Convention held at Indianapolis, in May, 1876; took the stump and advocated the election of Peter Cooper; claimed that the specie basis monetary system was a fraud and failure - that all the bank bills known as "wild cat," " stump tail," and " shinplaster " currencies, and all the financial panics that ended in 1861, belonged exclusively to that system and none other ; he claimed that the U. S. bonds should be paid according to the original contract, in the same kind of money ; that they were purchased with greenbacks ; that subsequent laws changing the contract were wrong; that the bf)nd-holder was no better than the musket-holder; claimed that any civilized state or nation that would issue its treasury notes (greenbacks) and make them a legal tender for all debts, with no exceptions would circulate at par with coin; he pointed to six historical examples for proof, among which was |60,000,000 thus issued at the commencement of our late war that circulated from the beginning to the end, at par with gold ; held it to be the imperative duty of government to put its stamp and impress upon, and issue all the money out of whatever material made, including gold, silver, copper, nickel, and greenback paper. " That bank bills ought to be for ever suppressed and the circulation restored to the nation to whom it constitutionally belongs." King Richard M. farm; S. 21; P. O. Kings. K.IX(^ WM. H. Farmer, Stock and General Dealer; Sec. 27; P. O. Kings; born Feb. 22, 1834, in Worcester, Mass. ; in 1843 came to Yates and Steuben Co., and in 1846 removed to Ogle Co., and settled with his father in the Town of Marion ; in 1858 removed to his present farm; owns 1,200 acres, valued at |50 per acre; married Emiline Wadsworth Feb. 23, 1855 in Oregon, 111. ; she was born May 7, 1838, in Beloit, Wis.; had eight children: Alta May, born Jan. 18, 1856, and died March 17,1875; seven living: George M., John Elsworth and Ella J. are twins, Mary Ada, Martha M., Fannie L., and Bertha May; they are members of the Congregational Church; is independent in politics; has been commissioner of highways, town trustee, and supervisor two years ; he and his brothers founded this town known as Kings, and principally through his exertions the station was located here; he owns the elevator at the station ; it has a capacity of 14,000 bushels ; he also built the hotel and store, and made various other improvements here.

liOVEIili AI.BERT, Farmer; Sec. 13 ; P. O. Holcomb ; born Oct. 4, 1839, in the Town of Newfield, N. Y. ; came with his parents to St. Charles in 1837, and in 1839 they moved to DeKalb Co. ; in 1858 removed to White Rock ; owns 320 acres, valued at $50 per acre ; married Laura J. Holcomb ; she was born May 10, 1835, in N. Y. ; had five children, four living: Edgar A., Flora May, Hattie J. and Stella Maud ; has been Commissioner and School Director; is a Republican.

L.UCAJS A. Farmer: Sec. 9; P. O. White Rock; born Nov. 8, 1809, in Freetown, Mass. ; came to White Rock in 1837 ; owns 240 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Mahala Hayden April 6, 1842; she was born Nov. 7, 1820, in the Town of Mentor, Ohio; her parents are from Vermont; had nine children, six living: William, Eliza E. (now Mrs. Stewart), Lucinda J. (now Mrs. Sivwright), Frank P., Nannie A. and Charles; Mr. L. has been Postmaster, Supervisor, School Director and Trustee ; he is one of the earliest settlers in the liYMAI^ OIIiBEttT, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Rochelle; born Jan. 18, 1835, in Herkimer Co., N. Y.; in 1856 came to White Rock ; settled on a farm in Lynnville in 1862 ; in 1864 removed to his farm in Sec. 13, and in 1865 removed to his present farm; owns 160 acres valued at $50 per acre; married Ann Eliza Bird March 14, 1868; she was born Feb. 18, 1851, in Allen Co., Ohio ; have three children : Celeste E., born Jan. 20, 1869, Orva A., Aug. 12, '70, Emuiett S., June 11, '74; has been Assessor and School Director ; is a Republican.

MAIiONY MABTIX, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Kings; born in Ireland, and came to New York City June 1, 1843 ; in July, 1848, came to 111., and bought his present larm in 1852 and removed to it in 1861 ; married Mrs. Mary A. Buckingham April 28, 1874; she was born Dec. 25, 1831, in Ireland ; her maiden name was Mary A. Barry ; her first marriage was July 22, '69 ; had one child by first marriage : Mattie A., born May 21, 1870 ; are members of the Roman Catliolic Church ; he owns 160 acres, valued at $50 per acre.

HIIiLiKB CABIi, Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Kings ; born Jan. 13, 1827, in Germany ; in 1860 came to Ogle Co., and in 1863 settled on his present farm; owns 240 acres, valued at $50 per acre ; married Catharina Jones Feb. 16, 1850; she was born July 9, 1828, in Germany ; had eight children : Philipina (now Mrs. Dr. Hall), Kate M., Charles, Robert, Ernest, Leonora, Eda and Lena ; is a Greenbacker ; is School Director.

NICHOL.AS J AMEJS, Farmer ; Sec. 31; P. O. Rochelle; born March 31, 1835, in Northampton Co., Pa. ; came to Ogle Co. in 1858 and settled in Paine's Point ; in 1863 removed to White Rock, and settled on his present farm in 1870 ; he owns 320 acres, valued at $50 per acre ; married Maliala S. Bowen Aug. 6, 1862; she was bprn March 24, 1842,^ in Lynnville Tp.; have three children : Laura A., born July 26, 1863; Charlie W., Feb. 12, 1865, and Jennie C, Feb. 9, 1876; is a Democrat; has been School Director. Noe Austin, farm ; S. 19 ; P. O. Paine's Point

OAKES R. F. Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Kings; born Nov. 9, 1830, in Lycoming Co., Pa. ; went to LaPorte, Ind., in 1848 ; came to Kankakee, 111., in 1860 ; returned to LaPorte in 1866, and remained two years, then came to Ogle Co. and engaged in mercantile business at White Rock; continued about two years; removed to his present farm in 1875; owns 110 acres, valued at $65 per acre ; married Elizabeth Culbertson in 1866 ; she was born Jan. 20, 1838, in St. Joe Co., Mich. ; have three children: Susan M., Tettie J. and Calvin E.; one child died in infancy; are members of the Presbyterian Church; he has been Town Clerk; is an Independent Greenbacker.

PRESTOIf H. Farmer; Sees. 7 and 18; P. O. White Rock; born May 31, 1824, in Oneida Co., N. Y. ; came to Ogle Co. in 1849, and settled in White Rock in 1851 ; owns 290 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Eliza J. Upson, Oct. 18, 1853 ; she was born June 5, 1830, in Oneida Co.i, N. Y. ; have nine children : Junius U., Riley A., Clara M., Rosetter J., Charley H., Elmer J., Ella J., George S. and Jennie E. ; are members of the First Congregational Church, White Rock Centre; he is a Republican ; has been Assessor for five years. Justice of the Peace eight years. Road Commissioner, School Director, and Clerk of the School District; his brother, Rosetter J., enlisted in Co. H., 92d Illinois Mounted Infantry; served 13 months and 7 days, and was killed at lb Battle of Chicamauga.

RICE EDWIX, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. White Rock; born March 11, 1827, in Livingston Co., N. Y. ; went with his parents to Chautauqua^Co., N. Y., in 1828 ; went to Ohio in 1832, and remained there till 1836, when he went to Mich. ; removed to White Rocli in 1837 ; owns 170 acres land, valued at $50 per acre; married Emma Eyster Dec. 18, 1862 ; she was born in 1838 in Pa.; they have two children, Cyrus A. and Dora E. ; Mrs. R. is a member of the Baptist Church ; Mr. R. has been Supervisor, Collector and Trustee; is a Republican ; his father was one of the first settlers of White Rock, and built the first house in the Tp. ; his brother, Erastus N., lives on Sec. 8; he was born Jan. 16, 1815, in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y. ; went to Allegany Co., N. Y., with his parents in 1819 ; went to Chautauqua Co., N. Y.,in 1837; went to Geauga Co., O., in 1831 ; went to Mich, in 1836; removed to Ogle Co. and settled in White Rock in 1837; removed to Wis. in 1842; returned to White Rock in 1844; went to Greene Co., Wis., in 1847; went to Linn Co., Iowa, in 1850 ; returned to White Rock and settled on his present farm in 1856 ; owns 130 acres, valued at $50 per acre ; married Eliza A. Campbell Oct. 8, 1841 ; she was born July 2,1822, in Canada; had four childrenthree now living: Ester (now Mrs. Glindemana), Henry and Homer.

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SAVIDOE MRS. SARAH, Widow of John Savidge; Sec. 9; P. O. White Rock; he was born Dec. 12, 1824, in Northumberland Co., Pa.; came to Ogle Co. in 1850, and settled in White Rock in 1858, and died March 2, 1871; he married Sarah Hancock in Pa. March 11, 1858; she was born Aug. 19, 1819, in Lycoming Co., Pa.; she owns 200 acres land valued at $10,000; has one child, Tillie, born Feb. 21, 1859, in White Rock; they are members of the Baptist Church. Schoonhover J. farm ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Ghana.

Farmer; Sees. 30 and 31; P. O. Ghana; born July 13, 1810, in the Town of Spencer, N. Y. ; in 1811 came with his parents to Steuben Co. ; in 1836 came to Mich. ; in 1841 came to Elgin, 111., and in 1868 removed to White Rock and settled on his present farm ; owns 185 acres valued at $50 per acre ; married Mary Margaret ^ines Aug. 26, 1839 ; she was born June

26, 1820, in Niagara Co., N. Y.; they had eight children; six living: Rebecca L., George W., Charles A., Henry B., Libbie and A. J.: are members of the Baptist Church ; Republican ; Geo. W. enlisted in 1862 in Co. 1, 127th Regt. I. V. I., and served to the close of the war and was honorably discharged ; served one year as Company's Clerk, then was detailed to the Medical Department of Headquarters; was present at the great battle before Vicksburg. Scott W. laborer; Sec. 9; P. O. White Rock Sechler A. B. grain ; Sec. 27; P. O. Kings- Sechler Charles, farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P.O. Kings. SECHL.ER JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Kings; born April 2, 1825, in Lycoming Co., Pa, ; in 1854 came to White Rock ; in 1858 settled on his present farm ; owns 40 acres valued at $60 per acre; married Elizabeth Fodgman July 5, 1851 ; she was born July 16, 1824, in Lycoming Co., Pa. ; they had two children: Eugene, born May 17, 1859, and died Jan. 14, 1862; Laura M., born Dec. 15, 1853; they are members of the Christian Church; in politics is Democrat.

Widow of Abraham Sechler; -Sec. 16; P. O. Kings; he was born Dec. 2, 1799, in Northumberland Co., Pa., and died here Aug. 29, 1875 ; he married Sarah Bower Feb. 12, 1822; she was born April 24, 1801, in Union Co., Pa.; they came to Ogle Co. Nov., 1854, and settled on their present farm in 1855 ; she owns 80 acres valued at $60 per acre ; had twelve children, nine living: William, John, Michael, Elizabeth (now Mrs. Campbell), Anstice, Mary (now Mrs. Frilsley), James M., Abraham and Sarah (now Mrs. Bower) ; Mr. S. when in Pa. was Justice of the Peace for a number of years; in White Rock was Supervisor, School Director, Commissioner of Highways, etc. ; his father, Michael Sechler, died Feb. 26, 1846, aged eighty-seven years ; he was in the Revolutionary War, and a bodyguard to Gen. Washington ; he was seven years in the service and honorably discharged June 6, 1782, in the City of New York ; he drew his U. S. pension and also a state pension up to the time of his death.

SECHLER "WM. Hotel and Butcher Business ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Kings ; born May 16, 1823, in Lycoming Co., Pa. ; in 1854 came to White Rock, and removed to his farm in 1856 ; he owns 80 acres in Sees. 15 and 16, valued at $60 per acre ; married Anna Oyster Feb. 5, 1845 ; she was born Sept. 4, 1825, in Northumberland Co., Pa. ; have eleven children: Albert B., Emma (now Mrs. Oakes), Wm. B., Anna B., Chas. C, Judson K., Mary E., Geo. B. McClellan, Jno. D., Nettie M. and Frank ; has been three years Town Collector and eight years Constable ; are members of the Baptist Church.

SHEADIili B. liV. Postmaster and Dealer in General Merchandise; Sec. 27; P. O. Kin.ffs; born Sept. 26, 1830, in ( Lycoming Co., Pa. ; in 1832 came with his parents to Trumbull Co., Ohio; in 1854 came to Ogle Co. and settled in Oregon, and in 1857 removed to Marion Tp.; in 1868 came to W"hite Rock, and commenced the general merchandise business at his present store in 1875 ; he owns 200 acres land in Marion Tp. valued at $50 per acre; married Mary C. Harleman Feb. 21, 1861; she was born Nov. 20, 1840, in Lycoming Co., Pa. ; they have two children : Walker C, born Jan. 1, 1862; Arthur B,, Feb. 26, 1864; Mrs. S. is a member of the Lutheran Church; Mr. S. has been Town Collector and Assessor, Commissioner of Highways and School Director.

ISH£:AFF DATID, Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Holcomb; born Dec. 23, 1835, in Livingston Co., N. Y.; in 1838 came to Clark Co., Ohio, with his parents, and in 1853 came to White Rock; settled on his present farm in 1859 ; owns 650 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Martha J. Shoemaker Nov. 13, 1859 ; she was born Dec. 28, 1844, in Livingston Co., N. Y.; have three children : Katie L., born June 11, '62, Frank E., Nov. 7, '64, Vernie B., Jan. 20, '73; is a Democrat; has been Town Supervisor, Trustee and School Director.

STA:SfBUBY OEOBOE, Farmer and Stock Dealer; Sec. 11; P. O. Holcomb; born March 22, 1836, in the Co. of Devonshire, England; in 1855 came to Ogle Co., and settled on his present farm in 1861 ; he owns 260 acres land, valued at $50 per acre; married Phylena Burroughs June 10, 1860 ; she was born June 10, 1839, in Union Mills, Erie Co., Pa., and at the age of seven years came to Ogle Co. with her mother an I brothers; have one child: Edgar E., born July 9, 1862; is a Republican ; are members of the Union Church; he is now Supervisor; has been Assessor and School Director.

STKUBEK" B. 1^. Retired Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Rochelle; born Sept. 30, 1806, in New Durham, N. Y.; came to Oneida Co. with his parents when an infant ; in 1859 came to Ogle Co. and settled on his present farm ; owns 160 acres, valued at $60 per acre; married Lucy R. Mun-ay Feb. 3, 1833; she was born Nov. 25, 1812, in Williston, Yt. ; had six children, five living; Allen M., Geo. W., Thos. M., Fred W. and Benj. W., who lives with his father and works his farm ; Mr. and Mrs. S. are members of the M. E. Church; he has been class leader in his church ever since coming here; his father served seven years in the War of the Revolution; then his name was Jonathan Arnold, but was changed to Steuben by an act of the Legislature in Connecticut on account of Benedict Arnold, the traitor; his son, A. M., enlisted in Co. B, 122d N. Y. Vol.; served three years; was engaged at Antietam, Fredricksburg, Gettysburg, and followed the Army of the Potomac till the surrender of Lee ; F. W. served in Co. H, 92d I. V. I. ; served three years; participated in thirty, three engagements, among which were Chicamauga, siege of Atlanta, Kilpatrick's raid around Atlanta, Jonesboro, Sherman's March to the Sea through the Carolinas, etc. ; G. W. was in the 140th I. V. I. ; served 100 days at the close of the war.

THAYEB BZeKIFIi, Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Kings; born April 30, 1804, in Sullivan Co., N. H.; in 1838 he came to DuPage Co., and in 1847 removed to his present farm ; owns 40 acres, valued at $50 per acre; married Mary Atwood Feb. 16, 1832; she was born in Sullivan Co., N. H., Dec. 27, 1809; had ten children, three living: Elizabeth (now Mrs. Kelsa). Amelia Ann (now Mrs. Dusenberry), and Elsie M.; his son, Siras E., enlisted in Co. H, 92d I. V. I., and served three years; when in the army he contracted injuries of which he died March 30, 1865, at his father's ; he was in engagements at Chicamauga, Mission Ridge, Nashville, etc., under command of Kilpatrick ; they are members of the Congregational Church.

"WEEKS BAVID B. Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Rochelle; born March 29, 1821, in Herkimer Co., N. Y. ; in 1859 came to Illinois ; lived in Winnebago about two years; in 1861 came to his present farmhe owns 160 acres, valued at $50 per acre ; married Eliza H. Shaul Jan. 15, 1851 ; she was born June 12, 1826, in Herkimer Co., N. Y. ; had seven children ; six living : John, Ida May, Alma C, now Mrs. Stocking ; Dayton, Albert G. and Henry ; is a Republican ; is School Director,

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; 510 words in this source stream.

White Rock Township

\ UNE among the best townships in the county is that of White Rock. It comprises township 41, range 1 east of the third principal meridian, and is bounded on the east by Lynnville, the west by Marion and Pine Rock, the north by Scott and the south by Flagg Townships, The first settlement of the township were John Campbell, A. Lucas, Phineas Chaney, - Amos Rice, Richard Hays, Peter Smith, Thomas | Young, James Sanford, Mr. Gaston and Cyrus Well- i Of these, John Campbell met a violent -

During the first decade, on account of the depredations of the prairie pirates, few felt safein this vicinity. While many were suspected, few were really known to belong to the gang. But here originated the organized move to rid the county of their | presence, and to the honest men of White Rock and vicinity a vote of thanks is really due for the successful efforts made, and which enabled all to feel secure in possession of what they had.

the first in the township. Amanda Rice held therein the first term of school. This house was used for religious as well as school purposes. In 1847 there were but 38 white children of school age, and in 1855 the highest wages paid male teachers in winter

In the summer time the highest wages paid were #10 per month. As a contrast, from the report of the County Superintendent of Public Schools, for the year ending June 30, 1885, the following interesting items are gleaned: There were 423 persons under 21 years of age, of whom 287 were of school age. Of this number 217 were enrolled in the public schools. The township was divided into ten school districts, all the schools held therein being of an ungraded character. Two male and 23 female teachers were employed during the year. The highest salary paid was $45 per month, and the lowest gc. There were one brick and nine frame school houses in the township, valued at $8;280. The the school house on section 5. At present the Methodist Episcopal brethren have church edifices and organizations at White Rock Berg and White -Rock Center. .

"at quite an early day. White Rock Berg post office was also established quite early. White Rock Berg is a settlement about three miles northwest of King's Station, which was forined many years ago.

? HIS village was laid out in July, 1875, on the line of the Chicago, Rockford & Northern Railroad, by W. H. King. The first improvement was an elevator, built by Harry King. A store room was soon afterwards 2 opened. R. W. Chadle ran the store for some

A blacksmith shop was built by Mr. King the same season and run by Geo. Pettengill. There are now two shops - one by John Dodene, the other by R. E. Sipe.

The post office was established here soon after the completion of the railroad. Geo. Linn was appointed Postmaster. He was succeeded by R. W. -Chadle, who in turn gave way to Denton Taylor,