Wysox Township

Wysox Township

ATHEKTOX DAXIKIi V. Farmer; Sec. o-i ; P. O. Milledgeville ; born Steuben Co., N. Y.. March 14, 1846; came to this Co. with his parents when six years of age, in 1851 ; came by wagon most of the way, and arrived in Nov., 1851; lived in Town of Woodland many years; owns farm of forty acres ; was in the army, Co. D, 153d I. V. I. ; married Louise 1 aylor, from N. Y. State, in Feb., 1869.

BEL1»I\<K I^KMUKI. V. Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Milledgeville; born Bradford Co., Penn., Nov. 19, 1817; came to Carroll Co., April, 1850, over twenty-seven years ago; not much improvement here then ; lie has sold good winter wheat for thirty-five cents i)er Imshel ; bought a liarrel of pork, 2U0 ijoniuls, for ^1.5U Ihe Fall before his family came out; lias bought corn for ten cei'ifs per bushel ; he owns 320 acres of land; he taught music some years; has iicld ollice of Supervisor four years; has been Ro:id Commissioner many years; also held school ollices; married Miss Lyeeiia Sevniour, from IJradlbrd Co., Penn., Oct., 184U: tiiey have two cliililren : Mrs. Elizabeth ^L Stevens (now of Iowa), Mrs. Harriets. Fryer (now of C!alifornin); they have lost one daugiiter, Phfbc M. Fletciier.

BEXXETT ^VlIililAlI I.. Farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Elkhoru (jrove; born in Conn., March 20, 1841 ; lived there sixteen years; came to Carroll Co., 1857; engaged in farming; rents his brother's farm, 135 acres; married Sarah E. Taylor, March 1, 1875; she was from HIair Co., Penn., and born Feb. 16, 1849; they have one child, Carrie M. Bennett, born 3Iay 21, 1877.

B1C;UEE eLi.IAII, Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Mllletlgeville; born in Virginia, April 11, 1811 ; moved to Ohio, and lived there forty-eight years; came to Carroll Co. in 1860, and engaged in farming; owns one hundred acres of land; married U(jsina John.son, from Ohio, December, 1835; has eight children: Columbus, Albert, James, Burr, Ann, Lydia, Louisa, Amanda.

BKA\I> A. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Milledgeville; born in England, si.xty miles north of London, Dec. 25, 1821; lived thereabout thirty years; engaged in farming; had charge of large estate there for many years; came to America in 18.~).5. and has lived in this Co. twenty-two years, engaged in fanning; owns 270 acres of land ; marrieil Sophia IlarhK-k, from England, in IS-KJ; they liavi- f«)iir children: Ho.-<ewell, Louisa, James Curtis, Lee Ella Belle; have lost five ehildreu : John A., Ann E., Frances E., n<rlH-rt, Laura.

BULiL. ABXER, Carpenter, Joiner and Cabinet Maker; Sec. 13; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Danby, Vt., May 7, 1827; moved to York State ; came to this state, to Whiteside Co. in 1845; lived there twelve years, and came to Carroll Co. in 1857; has worked his trade here twenty years; enlisted in 55th Regt. 1. V. I.; married Julia Dodd, daughter of Dr. Dodd, one of the early settlers ; they have four children : Emeline, Annie, Frank, Anson.

BUSEI.L, 1>. C. Farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Carroll Co., New Hampshire, June 20, 1837; lived there 18 years ; came to Lee Co., 111., m 1855, and came to Carroll Co., 111., in 1856, with his parents; engaged in farming and stock raising; has 2UU acres land; has held office School Treasurer some years, and also represents this town in Board Supervisors, Carroll Co; married Miss Gertrude Tavlor, from Bradford Co., Penn., Feb. 7, 187U; they have two children: Ella A., born April 15, 1872, Emeline, Dec. 6, 1875. James L. Busell, father of above, was born N. H. and came to this Co., 185tJ ; died March, 1857; his widow is living wdth her son, their only child living.

BUSHMAN DAVIB, Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Cayuira Co., N. Y., in Dec, 1799 ; lived there 44 years, and came with bis family, by wagon, to Carroll Co., being four weeks on the way, and arrived in July, 1843; one of the early settlers; entered land from government; went to farming; has carted grain to Chicago, and has sold wdieat for 25 cents a bushel, and corn for 123^^ cents; owns 144 acres land ; married Miss Eve Spangler, from X. Y., in 1820; they have six children : Margaret, Henry, Isaac, Joseph, Daniel (was in armv, ('o. L, 17th I. V. C), David (was in army, Co. G, 142d I. V. I.)

CAXTRAIJLY.M. Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Milledgeville; born Lee Co., 111., June 30, 184"3, and lived tliere 12 years, and came to Carroll Co., 1855, and has lived here 22 years; is engaged in farming, stock raising ; owns 160 acres land; married Miss Emeline Busell, from Carroll Co., NeW' Hampshire, in 1865 ; she died Sept., 1875 ; married Miss Emma Hubbard, from this state, March 6, 1877.

CHEESEMAX IE. S. Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Milledgeville; born England, 30 miles from London, Nov. 3, 185(7, and came to this countiy, 1858; came to Cheeseman's Grove same year, and has lived here about 20 years; 1.'=. engaged in farming; rents farm of 147 acres from I. Brand ; married Miss Leffie Brand of this Co., daughter of Isaac Brand, Sept. 5,1876.

CHEESEMAX ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Milled2;eville; born Co. East Kent, England, March 5, 1818; lived there 40 years; was engaged in milling trade some j^ears; came to this country in 1858, and came to Carroll Co. same year; engaged in farming and stock raising ; owns 160 acres land; married Miss Susan Ingram, from East Kent, England, Dec. 7, 1839 ; they have 9 children : Herbert, Annie, Edwin, Maria, Emily, Susan, Geo. W., Aurelia, Nellie; lost 2 children; one son in England ; one daughter here.

CHITTY J. M. Farme'i-; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Coleto, Whiteside Co ; born Lawrence Co., Ind., Nov. 4, 1827; lived there 28 years; came to Carroll Co., 1855; he educated himself entirely after becoming of age; experienced religion in March and was licensed to preach in April; when 30 j'cars of age read theology and passed examination ; has preached^l2 years in four states; itinerant preacher; he went 300 miles to preach a funeral sermon, in 1862; 80 acres land ; married Eliza Selbv, from Ind., 1851 ; she died Aug. 2, 1861 ; had two children ; married Jerusha Brewer, from Ind., July 19, 1862; she has seven children ; the jtwo youngest are attending college in Iowa.

CHISHOl^Mf'JXO. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Lanark ; born in Scotland, Dec. 24, 1819 ; learned trade of mason and stone cutter; lived there 31 years, and came to America in 1850; worked in Brooklyn Navy Yard, and lived in Va. four years; came to Carroll Co., and was in employ of I. C. R. R., building bridge at Dixon, also in builaing the turn table and round house of the R. R. Co. at Amboy ; hiid the foundation of many of the buildings in that city ; entered (j40 acres of land from government, the wliole of Sec. 5, on which he now lives; he has three brothers living in Scotland.

COE J. F. Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Monroe Co., N.Y., June 22, 1819; lived there until 19 years of age, when he came to 111., to Lee Co. ; came to Whiteside Co. in 1839, being one of the earliest settlers there, and was prominently identitied with the early settlement and growth of that Co. ; took an active part in politics, and in all leading interests tending to the improvement anil development of the Co.; has held oflices of Supervisor, Road Commissioner, Collector and school oflices; came to this Co. in

. 1875; is engaged in farm and dairy business; makes a large amount cf butter, which commands tiie highest nuirkct price; owns 320 acres land; married Miss Eliza E. Clark, Nov. 10, 1842; she died Oct. 5, 1859; they had four children; lost them all; married JVIi.ss Sarah L. Murray, from Wayne Co., N. Y., March 30, 1862 ; they have five children: Clarence C, Arthur E., Orpiia A., Willie A., Lyle J.

COKTRIGHT O. A. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Milledgevi'le; born in Lu/erne Co., Pa., Dec. 25, 1844; lived liiere 25 years; came to III. in 1809; lived in Lee Co. several years; came to Carroll Co. and engaged in farming and stock raising; rents farm of 425 acres; nuirried Miss Cora F. Cassel berry, from Luzerne Co., Pa., Dec. 28, 1871; they have four cliildren : Osborne W., Julia A., Jessie C. and Geneva L.

p. O. Hlkhoni Grove; born in \V<trlliiiiu' ton. Ohio, Oct. 19, 181(5; lived Ihi-re 22 years, and came to this (Jo. by wagon, in Dec, 18:58; settled on Plum Uiver; marrled .VIvali Dauis, from Cortland Co, N. Y., March 13, 1H39; lie came lo lliin Co. in 1835; boiighl claim, ami entered land from f;C\"ernment - the larin wlnre tliey now ive; used to cart grain to Chicago; took one load, and only had 15 <ent.>< left after payiniT expense-i; held otHce of Deputy Sherillof this Co. twoyeara, also Poslujiw- ter four years; died in Sept., 1 Mrs. Dains has husked corn night when the wolves were all around her; she owns 127 acres land; has lour children living: William, Eliza, Florence and Mary; lost two sons; Wm. A. Dains was born here March 5,1840; has lived here since, except two years in Neb.; married Maliala R. Hoover, from Luzerne Co., Pa., April 25, 18«8; she died in Sept., 1872; has two children: Lilly May and Nellie Viola. Davis Isaac, Milledgeville.

l>EWOI.F LIITIIKK, Farmer: Sec. 10; P. O. Milledi.reville; born in Bradford Co., Pa., April 7, 1823; lived there 30 years, and came to Carroll Co. in 1853; came with mule team, and was about three weeks coming; engaged in farming; has sold wheat I'or 3(J cents a bushel ; gave 30 bushels oi corn for one hive of bees; has held ofhce ot Road Commissioner, also schf)ol olHce.- . owns 95 acres land; married Miss Ju.:i Dewey, from Chenango Co., N. Y., in Sei)t., 1849; they have two adopted children; Anna Ellen and Henry W.

Farmer; Sec. 10; I'X). .Milledireville; born in Biadford Co.. Pa., .Vug. 17, 1813; lived there and in N. V. Slate until 1835; came to DeKalb Co. in !835; one of the earlie.st settlers in that Co.; went to Cal. in 1852; remainetl five years; was in army, 127lli I. V. I., Co. F; was through .siefe of \icksburg, and many other hattles;"' al.so .served in Invalid Corps; married .M:iry Wootl, from Vl . .Ian. 3, 1S39; she ilied iii 1845; married .Mrs. .Mary .V. Eastubrook.s, Nov. 14, 1807; she wiui born in Oiiio; came to this Co. in 1845; one of liio early settler- three children : Annis, Abel and Rollin; married Jane Kellogg, from N. Y. State, in 1852; have seven children: Silas, Jeannette, Ida, Chauncey, John, May, Elmer; lost one in infancy ; Abel was in army, in three-monihs' service.

EASTABROOKS I.EVI F. Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Bradford Co., Pa., Aug. 6, 1822; lived there 16 years; came to DeKalb Co., 111., in 1838; came, with his parents, by leam and was 32 days on the way; the family came to Carroll Co. in 1839, but the subject of this sketch, on account of sickness, was prevented from coming until 1840; were among the earliest settlers in this part of the Co. ; every thing was wild, and no improvements made ; bought the home farm, where he now lives, 100 acres and 10 acres of timber, for $800; used to cart grain to Chicago with ox team ; was two weeks makiuglrip; sold wheat there for 50 cents a bushel ; has sold wheat at Mt. Carroll for 25 cents a bushel; owns 630 acres land; has represented this town in Board of Supervisors several terms ; also held school offices; married Miss Mary Inman, from Luzerne Co., Pa., Jan. 1, 1860 ; they have eight children : Geo. W., born Dec. 5, 1860;''Montravill F., Dec. 8, 1862; Hattie F., Dec. 16, 1864; Carrie B., Dec. 6, 1865; Allie B., July 4, 1867; Edna C, Sept. 3, 1868; Ruth G. V., May 31, 1870; Mollie R., May 26, 1873.

EASTABROOKS X. C. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Milledgeville; born in Bradford Co., Pa., Dec. 13, 1828; lived there 10 years, and came to DeKalb Co., 111., in 1838, and to Carroll Co. in 1839 ; is one of the early settlers; only lew here now that were here when he came ; owns 130 acres land; used to haul grain to Chicago, and has sold wheat for 35 cents a bushel ; has seen corn sell for 8 cents a bushel, in 1859 ; his mother, Mrs. Dorcas Eastabrooks, is living with him; she was born Aug. 9, 1792, and is over 85 years of age; his father died Oct. 8, 1844.

FIKE DAXIEIv, Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Milledgeville; born Somerset Co., Pa., Mav 3, 1831; lived there about 38 years; came to 111., to Carroll Co., wlili his family, April 29. 1869; engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 120 acres land ; married Catharine Ann Umble, from Fayette Co., Pa., April 20, 1851 ; they have nine children: Elias D., Daniel, Sallie, Ida E., Silas M., Catharine Ann, Amanda, Harvey E., Mary.

Pa., July 1, 1852; lived there 17 years, and came to Carroll Co. with parents, April 29, 1869 ; engaged in farming and stock raising - owns 223 acres land; married Miss Lizzie Lichty, from Somerset Co., Pa., Julj- 6, 1873; they have one daughter, born Aug. 8, 1877. Mrs. Mary Lichty was born Somerset Co., Pa., and she married Solomon Lichty, from same place, Oct. 10, 1844; they came to this Co., 1856; he died Feb. 10, 1866; they had seven children, five sons and two daughters.

FIKE JOSEPH J. Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Milledgeville; born Somerset Co., Pa., July 23, 1833; lived there 36 years; engaged in farming; came to III., to Carroll Co., 1869, and engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 247 acres of laud; married Miss Susan Miller, from Somerset Co., Pa., Jan., 1857; they have seven children: Albert, Marzellus, Lydia, Anna, John, Cora, Emma; lost one child in infanc}'.

FIKE SAMFEE J. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Milledijeville; born Somerset Co., Pa., Jan. 20,1820; lived there 50 years; engaged in farming; came to Carroll Co. Marcdi 18, 1870, and engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 280 acres land; married Miss Caroline Miller, from Somerset Co., Pa., April 14, 1844; they have eight children: Susan, Emma, William, Eiias, ISlary, Ellen, Jacob, Sarah. Jacob S. Fike married Miss Emma Blough, of Lanark, Dec. 29, 1875 ; they have one son, Charlie.

FEEMIXCw ROBERT E. Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Milledueville; born Ontario Co., N. Y.; April 5, 1803; lived there 15 years; moved to Ind., lived there 30 years; came by team to Carroll Co., Oct. 5, 1848; being an early settler ; engaged in farming ; has snld wheat 31c bush., "and could not get 10c bush, for corn, 1849; owns farm 75 acres; has held office Town Clerk six years, and is now holding office of Magistrate for third term; married Jane Wilson, from Pa., Aug. 6, 1831; they have seven children: Sarah, Jasper, Margaret, Hugh, Nancy, Robert Bruce, Evaline ; lost three daughters.

FEE]H1\G W:?I. J. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. ^Milledgeville; born Washington Co., Ind., March 4, 1833; lived there 16 years, and came to Carroll Co., 1848, with his parents, who were early settlers; is enffasred in farming; owns 80 acres land; has lield office Pathmaster; married Lilla L.Johnston, from Canada, Jan. 1, 1861 ; they have five children: U. Grant, William S., Anna, Clara J., Edmund B.

FJLKTCHER BLRTON, Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Milledgeville; born Bradford Co., Pa., April 1, 1827; lived there 23 years, and came to Carroll Co. in 1850; engaged in teaching school; then bought land and went to farming, teaching during winters; owns 132 acres land ; has represented this Town in Board Supervisors; also held office of Assessor; married Aurelia Humplirey, from Hartford Co. Conn., March, 1852; she died Oct. 11, 1877; has four children: Ida J., Myron T.,' Emma A., Linden B.; lost one daughter in infancy.

FI.ETCHERR. Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Elkhorn Grove; born Bradford Co., Penn., Feb. 12, 1825; learned tlie trade of carpenter and joiner; lived there 25 years; came to Carroll Co.. 1852; has lived here 25 years; worked his trade 6 years, and engaged in farming; owns 100 acres land; married Miss Jane Tucker, daugiiter of Calvin Tucker, one of the earliest' settlers of this Co., Jan. 18, 1855; they have two children: Martha E., Mamie M.

FJLICKIXijJER WIEEIAM, Farm er; Sec. 10; P. O. Lanark; born Somerset Co., Pa., March (5, 1835 ; lived in Pa. 30 years; then lived in Ohio 3 years and came to Carroll Co. in 1868, and engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 281 acres land; has iiekl office School Director and Overseer Highways; married Miss Catherine Peck, from Somer>et Co., Pa., 1859; she died 1872; 4 cliildren: Calvin, Annie, Samuel, Harriet; lost 1 child; married Susan Peck, from same place, 1872; they have one son, Joseph J.

Maud. His father, John L Fryer, wa.s born Albany Co.. New York, June 8, 1788; came with his fauiiiv to this Co., 1845; one early settlers; married Hannah Cornelius, Irom Albany Co., New York ; lie died, 1873; Mrs.Fryer still live.', with her son; there are 4 children living; have lost 2; .Maria Wick, Ko.vy A. Bushman, Daniel, Derrick F. ; Derrick F. was in army; was wounded at battle Pittsburg Landing and also in front of Atlanta; was in 19 severe battles and many skirmishes; now lives in California.

HAK^^A GABRIEL, Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Milledgeville; born Washington Co., Maryland, Feb. 7, 18-37; lived there 27 years ; came to 111., Ogle Co., 1854, and came to Carroll Co., 1862 ; is engaged in farming; owns 233 acres land; lias held office Road Master; married Eliza Ann Furley, from Maryland, Feb., 1848; the}' have 7 children ^Elizabeth, Stephen R., William E,, George W., James M., Martin A., John H.

HAXAFORDX. P. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Rock Creek ; born in Belknap Co., New Hamp.shire, Oct. 2S, 1827; lived there 35 years; engaged in farming and dealing in stock; came to 111., to Carroll Co., 1862; bought land and engaged in farming; owns 220 acres; held office Justice of the Peace for several years in New Hampshire; has held office of School Director; married Zulena Prescott, from N. H., Aug., 1852; she died April 10, 1872; they had two cliildren: John P., born Sept. 24, 1853, Mrs. Jennie M. Webster.

HART JACOB B. Farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Milledgeville; born Mich., Sept. 8, 1845; came to Carroll Co., with parents, Dec, 1846; engaged in farming; owns 120 acres; married Miss Sarah Ann Gj-ger, from Ind., Dec. 7, 1871 ; they have 2 children: John S., born Jan. 6. 1873, William, Aug. 16, 1875. Jacob Hart, father of above, was born in New York, 1813; married Betsy Clute, from same state, in 1839; they moved to Michigan, and came to this Co.in 1846; wereearTy settlers ; they have five children, 2 sons and 3 daughters.

HAYES SIMOX, Proprietor DeSoto House; Milledgeville; born in the Province of New Brunswick in 1816; lived there 39 years ; came to Carroll Co. in 1855 ; went to farming; became proprietor of this hotel in 1858, and has continued nineteen years, except three years spent in Sterling, Lanark and Sabula ; the house was built in 1855; married Catherine Campbell,from the Province of New Brunswick, in 1836; they have seven children: Leah, John H., Mary E., Emma, George B., Charlotte and William F.; lost one son. Heath Jno. farm; S. 11; P.O. Milledgeville.

HEATH JOHX A. Farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Elkhorn Grove; born in Washington Co., N.Y., July 29, 1808; lived there seventeen years ; moved to Pa. ; came to Carroll Co. Aug. 2, 1849; entered land from the government; has sold wheat at 25c. per bushel and corn at 10c. in trade ; has carted pork to Chicago ; owns 130 acres land ; married Cloey Barnes, from N. Y. ; she died in Dec, 1863; they liad four children: .John W., Delia, Henry and Wilbur; lost three children; married Mrs. Harriet Durrin, March 2, 1865. Her son, J. Leroy, was in the army, in 92d I.V. I.

HEGEMAX JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 7 ; P.O. Lanark ; born in Bradford Co., Pa., Aug. 8, 1834; moved to N. Y. when six years old ; came to this Co. in 1848 ; he and his brother came from Chicago on loot; has lived here 29 years, except a short time in Kansas; engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 1U3 acres land; holds the office of School Director; married Evaline Spencer, daughter ol Alanson Spencer, one of the earl}' settlers of this Co., Feb. 21, 1861 ; they have five children : Luman E., Spencer, Lottie Alice, Polly Edith, Fanny Alida.

HEXHRICK B. S. Farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. .Milledgeville; boru in Saratoga Co., N.Y., June 20, 1832; lived there 22 years; moved to Mich., and from there came to Carroll Co. in 1855 ; worked at the carpenter's ti-ade, then entered the employ of the I. C. R. R. Co. as brakesman; was promoted to freight contluctor for seven years, and tlien promoted to conductor of passenger train, which he ran five years, and then resigned, and engaged in farming; owns 120 acres land ; has held the office of School Director; married Miss Sarah Pulver, from N.Y., in March, 1857; they have three children : Howard, Clara and Lillian ; lost two children : Martha and Alice.

HETH CHAS. P. Farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. ^Milledgeville; born in Erie Co., Pa., July 25, 1836; moved to O., and came with his parents by wagon from there to Carroll Co., being four weeks and two days on the way; arrived here Aug. 6, 1846, and was one of the early settlers ; was little improvement here then ; he broke the first forty acres iu sight of Lanark, east of it; his fatlier used to cart grain to Chicago; has sold wheat at 3Uc. a bushel, and has split rails at 40c. per hundred; married Sarah Stewart, from N. Y., in 1861 ; she died in 1870; had three children: Frank H., Jane E. and Emily; married Mrs. Sarah Middlekauff, from Washington Co., Ind., May 13, 1873; they have one son, Charles W. ; she has two children, Susan and Emma. HETH HEXRY M. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Elkhorn Grove; born in Erie Co., Pa., May 3, 1841 ; came to Carroll Co. when 8 years of age, with his parents, in 1849 ; has lived here 28 years; is engaged in farming; owns farm of 70 acres; married Miss Emily Frederick, from Luzerne Co., Pa., Jan. 20, 1873; thev have two children: Lottie, born April 1, 1875; Koyal Porter, July 27, 187(5.

Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Milledgeville; born iu Somerset Co., Pa., April 24, 1826; lived there 28 years ; was engaged in farming; came to Carroll Co. in April, 1854, and has lived here 23 years; engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 200 acres land ; has held school offices and Overseer of Highways; married Miss Elizabeth Meyers, from Somerset Co., Pa., IMarch 19, 1844; they have eight children: William, Emma, Lydia, Frances, Annie, Samuel, Cyrus E., Belle; lost two children: Louise and Sarah.

HETH \VII.IiIA3I AV. Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Milled2:eville; born in Erie Co., Pa., June 12, 1846; came to Carroll Co. when 3 years of age, witli his parents, who were early settlers ; has lived iiere 28 years ; is engaged in farming; owns 40 acres land; married Miss Mary E. Frederick, from Luzerne Co., Pa., Nov. 25, 1870; they have one son, Thomas F., born Dec. 28, 1871.

HICKS S. T. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Luzerne Co., Pa., in 1834; lived there 34 years; came to Carroll Co. in 1869, and engaged in farming; owns farm of 40 acres; is Superintendeni M. E. Church Sundav-school, .Milledgeville; married Miss Margaretta Carlnght, from Luzerne Co., Pa., Feb. 27, 1855; they have four children: Annie M . Clara A., Bird S. R., Ella T.

raising; owns 180 acres land; married Miss Lottie Hayes, from this town and Co., Oct. 8, 1874; they have one son, Freddie H. Humphrey, born Aug. 7, 1875. Horace Humphrey was born iu Lewis Co., N. Y., and came to Carroll Co. in 1857; engaged in farming; married Johanna Stiles, from Lewis Co., N. Y. ; they now live in Polo; have four children : Emma, Emily, Alice and Charles.

HUXTER HEXRY, Retired; Sec. 1; P.O. Elkhorn Grove; born in Wilkinson Co., Miss., Feb. 21, 1804; came north, to Ind., Feb. 13, 1811, sixty-six years ago; came to Carroll Co. in 1839, before this Co. was organized; bought a claim of 250 acres, paid $1,350, and entered the land from the government; paid ^11.25 an acre for claim "right wh<!re he now lives; has carted grain to Chicago ; took 73 bushels of wheat there, was "gone 19 days, and when he got home was ^8.50 iu debt; look 1,614 lbs. lard to Galena, and all he^got for it was a set of silver spoons worth $7.50 ; married .Alary F. Hughes, from Va., Sept. 1S21 ; they have ten children : Laura, Martha, Washingtf)n, Clav. William. Samuel, James, Allen^ >[ary, Aviin ; William.Washington. Clay and James were all in the army.

carted grain to Chicago, also to LaSalle, and sold it for 24c. a bushel, and sold corn for 10c. a bushel; has hauled lumber from Chicago; owns a f;irm of 120 acres; married Mar}' Seaman, from N. Y., in 1848; she died in 1864; had live children: John B., Daniel J., Lucius B., Benjamin F. and Laura ; married Mary Lashore, from N.Y., in 1849; have two children, Chauucey and Clara.

JOHXSOX JOil^IAH B. Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Milledn-eville; born in Bradford Co., Pa., Oct. 8,''1819; at the age of 18, moved to N. Y., and came to Carroll Co. in the Spring of 1839 ; is one of the early settlei's ; there were only a few here then ; worked at carpenter's trade ; engaged in farming; has carted grain to Chicago, and sold wheat at 60c. a bushel ; has sold good wheat at 25c. a bushel; owns 100 acres of land ; was elected Sheriff of Carroll Co. in 1856; has held the office of Justice of the Peace several years ; married Lucy Ann Tucker, from Tompkins Co., N. Y., March 21, 1843; have two children, Laura E. and Hattie E. ; lost one son, Laurentinc; born Feb. 4, 1844, and died April 25, 1865 ; was in Co. I, 34th Kegt., under Gen. Rosecrans.

4; P.O. Lanark; born in South Wales, Dec. 16, 1810; came to this country when six years of age, and lived in N. Y. City twelve years; went to Pa. ; married Rich ard Jones, in Bradford Co., Pa., May 8, 1831 ; he was born in Wales, March 28, 1802; they came to Carroll Co. in 1846, over 31 years ago ; engaged in farming ; used to haul grain to Chicago and Rockford; he died" Feb. 26, I872,1eaving estate of 160 acres land; had six children: John, Ellis, Margaret, Lewis, Elizabeth, Samuel ; lost three children.

KECKI.ER JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Lanark; born in Adams Co., Pa., 6 miles from Gettysburg; lived in Pa. 30 years; came to Carroll Co. in a wagon with one horse, with Jacob Gorgas and his family, who came in one-horse wagon and led a blind horse all the way, 1,200 miles; they were 48 days on the wa3% and arrived here Sept. 15, 1850, 27 years ago; early settler; engaged in ffirming; owns 160 acres land ; has held office of School Director 9 years ; married Rebecca Gorgas, from Laucaster Co , Pa., Dec. 8, 1842 ; they

KIMMEI. DAVID H. Farmer; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Somerset Co., Pa., Jan. 14, 1842; lived thereabout 18 years, and then went to Iowa and enlisted in 5th la. V. C, Co. A; was in battles of luka, Corinth, Pea Ridge, and many skirmishes; came to CarrolfCo. in 1868; engaged in farming; owns 80 acres land; married Miss R. Hart, daughter of Nicholas Hart, one of the old settlers, Dec. 5, 1867.

KRIDLER JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Elkhorn Grove ; born in Luzerne Co., Pa., Aug. 15, 1809; lived there 44 years; was engaged in carriage and wagon making; came to Carroll Co. in Spring of 1853, and engaged in fiirming and stock raising ; has lived here 24 yeal's; owns 240 acres land; married Miss Lydia Ransom, from Luzerne Co., Pa., Sept', 8, 1835 ; they have six children: Sabina A.. Red Oak, 'lowa; Burton B., merchant. Polo; Wilber H., banker, Dallas Centre, Iowa; Samuel R., phj-sician, Red Oak, Iowa; L. Emma, Polo, 111.; Marion H., at home; lost one son, George H. Kridler. who was in army, 34th Regt., I. V. I., under Major Nase, and was wounded at battle of Shiloh, and died on his waj' liome.

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I.AMPMAX OLIVER, Farmer; bee. 28; P.O. Milledgeville; born in Tioga Co., N. Y., July 24, 1840; learned carpeuter's trade; enlisted in the 1st Mich. Regt. Engineers and Mechanics; was taken prisoner near Winchester, Tenn., and confined at Macon, Ga., 5 months; came to this Co. in 1863; was employe R. R. Co. some years; owns 37 acres land; married Miss Elizabeth Pulver, of N. Y., Nov. 18, 1865; they have one son, Fred Voluey, born Aug. 1. 1871 ; Mrs. Ann M. Chaftee was born in Albany Co., N. Y., and came to this Co. in 1845; one of the early settlers; married Philijj Pulver, from N. Y., Dec. 29, 1838; he died Dec. 9, 1848; married Samuel Chaffee, June 9, 1854; he died in Aug., 1872 ; oue son, Volnej^G., lives with mother.

land, Dec, 1805; lived there 24 years; carpenter by trade ; came to America 182!) ; came to Carroll Co., 1837; one of the earliest settlers; was one of the first carpenters who came to this Co. ; in 1851, he went to California; returned and engaged in farming; owns SO acres land; married Caroline Russell, from Mass.; they have two children: William and Joseph ; have lost 4 children.

lilCHTY D. S. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Milledgeville; born Somerset Co., Pa., Aug. 22, 1850; lived there 23 years, and came to Carroll Co., 1873, and engaged in farming until recently, when he entered the store of Millard, Campbell & Co., .Milledgeville, as salesman ; owns farm of 100 acres; married Miss Katie Myers, daugiiter of Michael Myers of this town, Feb. 8, 1874; they have two children, Alvars and Albert.

I^IVEXttOOD A. Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Milledgeville; born Somerset Co., Pa., Sept. 22,1822; lived there about 32 years; came to III., to Carroll Co., Oct. 24, 1854, and engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 400 acres of land ; has held office Road Commissioner; also School Director, for many years ; married Annie Myers, from Somerset Co., Pa., 1844; she died, 1847; married Faimy Meyers, from same place, Sept., 1848; they have 11 ciiildren : Henry, Elias P., Zacdiary T., Joseph, Mary M., Abraham L., Annie E., William, Sarah E., Samuel, Frank E.; lost 2 sons, David and Jolm.

MANXIX« ELISIIA A. Farmer; Sec. 0; P. O. Milled-eviUe: born Clinton. Knox Co., Ohio, Oct. 1, 1815; lived there 34 years and came by team to Carroll Co., being 21 days on the way; arrived here 1849; entered IGO acres land from government; has sold wheat at 30 cents a bushel; used to haul grain to Peru; he owns, together with his son, 540 acres land; has held school offices; niarrieil Sarah Pond, March 22, 1838; she was born New York, March 7, 1S15; thevhad 4 children: Albert W.,born Feb. 7,1839, and died Oct. 12. 1877, Emily A. Shumway, Olive A., Lucy E. died in infancy.

MAXXIXCJ S. D. Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Milledircvillc; born .MiKi-an Co., Pa., May 30. 1824; lived there 25 years, and in New York one year; in Ohio 3 years; came to Carroll Co., in 1854; engaged in farming and stock raisinir; owns 3:i4 acres hui<l ; holds f)ffi(e Road Commissioner and has held .school offices; married Lucv M. Wright, from New York, Jan. 0. 1848; they have 8 children : Clinton H., Emma M., Justina Alice, Albert D., Oreson A., Edwin A., VilettaE., Nellie, all living in this Co.

While spiritual and temporal prosperity smiled upon the labors of this family, they determined, some thirty years ago, and before railroads were extensive, to remove to the then new country of Carroll Co., 111., taking with them most of their children, nearly all the others following vithin a few years. Some of the journey was made by steambo^it and some by wagon. At this place, deceased helped organize, and for about twenty years assisted in presiding over, what is now knowTi as the Dutch Low Church in Illinois; he was a walking library ; nine years ago some of the children moved to this Co. with their families. Father Meyer and his wife soon following, seeking wider tields of labor, even in advanced age. There was something very touching, indeed, in the manner the people of that congregation bade adieu to his remains; how young and old always rejoiced to meet him with the name " grandfather," and how he labored untiringly for the peace and prosperity of his people. He exerted much influence in keeping all his posterity from commercial business and out of politics. With one single exception, all liis children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, are to-day engaged in farming. We think it within bounds to say that over one hundred farms were opened and owned by himself and his descendants. His counsels to young and old in morals, business and religion were always highlj' respected by all. He retained his reason until his last moment, and departed with bright faculties for one so old. His wife, aged seventyseven, will spend her future with her children here. Her health and strength are yet good.

The funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church, in this city, by the Rev. Joseph Liclity, of Brown Co., Kan., an old-time friencl of the deceased. The remains were interred at the church cemetery, north of town, followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends. - TheBichardsoii {Neb.) County Becord.

MEYERS HEX RY H. Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Milledgeville; born Somerset Co., Pa., Sept.11,1832; lived there 21 years; came to Carroll Co. March 29, 1854; and has lived here for 24 years; engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 320 acres of land ; has held office Road Commissioner 3 years; married Mary A. Niekirk, daughter of Mrs. Mary Niekirk, one of the early settlers. May 20, 1858; she was born in this Co., Oct. 13, 1837; they have 3 children: Fred. B., born June, 1859, Delia L., March, 1865, Oscar M.. OcL 18G8.

26; P. O. Milledgeville; born Somerset Co.. Pa., April 27, 1850; lived there 11 years, and came to Carroll Co. with his parents in 1801, and has lived here 16 years, and is engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 100 acres land ; married Miss Emma A. Jenkins, of this Co., Oct. 4, 1874; they have two children, Lilly May, born Aug. 29, 1875, baby, Sept.,

MEYERS MICHAEL H. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Milledgeville; born Somerset Co., Pa., Oct. 22,^1823; lived in that state about 37 years ; carpenter by trade, and worked at it 18 years, and removed to Iowa in 1^61 ; came to Carroll Co. in 1863 ; built the church here ; also engaged in farming; owns 368 acres land; married Mrs. Harriet Hanger, from Somerset Co., Pa., May 23, 1847 ; they have had 13 children : Ann Catherine, Jacob H., Sallie, Mary E., Hannah, Hiram, Tobias, Lydia, Abraham L., Hattie, Maggie M., Amanda E., William M.

Millard, Campbell & Co.; Milledgeville; Dry Goods, Clothing, Groceries; born Steuben Co., New York, May 13, 1828; lived there 24 years, and came to 111., to Carroll Co., in 1853; engaged in farming; then engaged in agricultural implement business for about 8 years; his sales inside of three months have amounted to $15,000; after being out of business two years, he entered it again in his present location; married Miss Mittia Scoville, from Erie Co.. Pa., Jan. 26,1853; she is daughter of James Scoville, Esq., an early .settler of this Co., now of Whiteside Co.; they have 2 children, James W., who assists his father in managing the business, and Lizzie; have lost 3 daughters.

MlIiEARD ^W. O. Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., Sept. 17, 1833 ; lived there about 22 years ; received his education in the State of N. Y. and in this state; came to this Co. in 1855, and was engaged in teaching for 12 3''ears ; was engaged in business in Sterling for 7 years; then returned to this Co. and engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 200 acres land; has held office of Deputy School Examiner for eight years; married Miss Mary S. Crouch, from Seneca Co., N. Y., IMarch 31, 1859; they have four children : Anna E., Delia A., Alice M. and Ralph E.

MILLER F. C. Physician; Milledgeville; born in Mt. Carroll, May 15, 1852; is a son of Dr. Miller, the oldest practicing physician of that city; studied medicine with his father, and graduated at Chicago Medical College, in 1872; has practiced his profession in Iowa and in this state; married Miss Emily E. Fisher, in Iowa, in 1875 ; they have one daughter, Grace E.

MIIiLFB DAlflEL. M. Farmer ; Sec. 8; P. O. Lanark; born in Somerset Co., Pa., Nov. 23, 1829 ; lived on the same farm on whicli lie was born 35 years; was engaged in carding and fulling mill business in connection with farm, and also carried on saw mill; came to Carroll Co. in March, 1864, and engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 300 acres land; has held offices of Triangular Assessor and Town Auditoi', also school offices in Somerset Co., Pa.; married Mary Lichty, daughter of Solomon Lichty, fjom Somerset Co., Pa., in March, 1852; tliey have nine children: Ellen, Amanda, Sarah, Susan, Wilson, Calvin, John E., Annie, Alice, and William Wallace; lost one son, Albert.

MULL, GEO. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Miliedireville; born in Somerset Co.. Pa., April 7^ 1842; lived in that state 31 years; came to Carroll Co. in 1863; then lived iu Whiteside Co. 12 years, and returned to this Co.; engaged in farming; owns farm of 160 acres; has held ()fficcM)f School Director; married Esther Flick, from Somerset Co., Pa.; tliey have four chililrcn: Mary Ann, Susie Ann, Aaron and Sylvester; lost four children.

Sec. 13; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Washington Co., Md., April 20. ISIO; lived there 27 years, and came to Carroll Co., being two weeks on the river and two weeks by wagon; arrived herein Sei»t., 1837; one of tlie early .settlers; only few here now that were here then; married Manassas Neikirk, Dee. 21, 1831 ; he was born in Washington Co., Mil., .March 3, 1809; when coming here, bought interest in saw mill, and exchanged it for claim of farm where she lives; lie carted grain to Chicago, (Jalena and Savaiitia; iield <>lll<-e of A.ssessor, and school olliees; he died Dec. 28, 1870; has .seven children; Menjiimin F. was born liere, Nov. 7. IHIU; engaged in faruiin!;; owns 240 acres lanti : married .Miss Ilaltie iJraiil, fronj SouuTset Co., Pa., April 7. 1874; they have two ehMdren: Mairgie May, born .Inly 4, ia7r); Lottie, July 9, 1877.

Ofil>S EIIWIX W\ Wagon Maker; Milledgeville; born in Jiradford Co.. Pa. Oct. 17, 1812; learned trade of carpenter and joiner; lived there 42 years, and came to Carroll Co. in 1854; "put up several buildings; went to farming; came to this village in 1861 ; h:is held oilice of Assessor two j'ears. School Trustee and School Director; has held office of Town Clerk for past seven vears; married Nancy Sheldon, of Mass., "in 1832; she died in 1861; had five children: Ellen, Uphelia, Amelia, Mar)' and Warren E. ; married Mrs. Sarah Goss, from N. J., in 1861.

OI.IX JAS. 1>. Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., Aug. 4. 1842; livetl there 17 years, and came to Carroll Co. in 1859; engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 170 acres land; married Miss Sophi;i Neikirk, daughter of the late M. Neikirk. one of the early settlers of this Co., .Sept. 20, 1867; they have three children : Cora B.. born March 7, 1869; Eva. April 25,1873; Carrie May, Aug. 13, 1875.

Dec, 1845 ; only one house in Milledgeville then - sod house of Adam Knox; onlj' five settlers here on prairie; engaged in farming; has sold wheat for 25 cts. per bushel; carted oats to Sterling and sold it for 10 cts. per bushel ; enterexl land from government, and owns farm where he lives; has held office of School Director some j'ears; his first wife was Lizzie Makison, from Pa.; she died in 1857; married Catherine Hauna, from Md., Sept. 4, 4, 1860; four children: Charles E., EllaB., John L., Elmer E. ; lost two children. Robinson A. farm ; S. 4; P. O. Elkhorn Grove.

ROBIXSOX EZEKIEIi, Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Milledffeville; born in Caynga Co., N. Y., Janr 17, 1804; lived there 46 years, and came to Carroll Co. in 1850, and has lived here 27 years; there was but little improvement here when he came ; entered land from government and went to farming; owns 120 acres land; married Catherine Bushman, from N. Y., in Jan., 1831; they have been married 56 j-ears; have seven children: Lany, Daniel, Norman, George, Isaac (was in army, 7th I. V. C), Ezekiel, Jr. (was in army, 15th Regt. I. V. I.), Jonathan (was iu army, loth I. V. I.); lost five children.

KODERICK JOSEPH H. Farmer; Sec. 35; P. t>. Milledsreville; born in Washington Co., Md., Jan. 21,1847; came to this state and Co. when 17 years of age, with his ])areuts: engaged in farming; rents farm of 120 acres, belonging to his father's estate ; married Miss Sarah Atherton, from Steuben Co., N. Y., Dec. 21, 1871 ; they have three children : George Hamilton, John William, Alexander Carroll.

RODERICK ^VIEEIAM S. Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Millediieville ; born in Washington Co., Md., De'c. 5, 1848 ; lived there 14 years; came to Carroll Co., 111., with his parents, in 1862; engaged iu fiirming; married ]\Iiss Mar}' A. Bidlack, from Pa., Dec. 31, 1872; they have one child, Ella May, born Oct. 2, 1873; his mother lives here on the farm ; his father came to this Co. in 1862; kept store in Milledgeville. and then engaged in farming; died in 1874; left an estate of 100 acres land.

SAYEOR MIETOX ^Y. Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Lanark; born in Somerset Co., Pa., Jan. 19, 1854; came to Carroll Co., witli his parents, in 1867; is engaged in farming, and teaching school winters; owns 120 acres land: married Miss Emma Fike, daughter of Samuel Fike, of Pa., Nov. 23, 1874; they have one son, Marcellus Howard ; his father, Jonathan Savior, was born in Somerset Co., Pa.; married Mary Whipkey, from same place, and came to this Co. in 1867 ; have five chil

SMITH HEll^fRY, Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Milledgeville; born in Bradford Co., Pa., Oct. 17,^1829; lived there about 28 years ; learned carpenter and joiner's trade ; came to Carroll Co. in 1853; worked at his trade two years, then engaged in farming; owns 120 acres land; has held office of Road Commissioner, and also school offices; married Miss Phoebe Humphrey, from Conn., daughter of Frederick Humphrey, one of the earliest settlers of this Co., Aug. 19, 1855 ; they have two children: E. Viola, Gertrude A.

SNEEE FRANCIS A. Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. JMilledgeville; born in Lewis Co., K Y., Dec. 7, 1842; lived there 15 years; went to Chicago in 1857, and came to Carroll Co., May 9^1858; owns farm of 80 acres, and is very much interested in bee culture, raising from 1,000 to 1,500 pounds of surplus honey yearly; also, manufactures bee hives, honej' extractors and apiarj- supplies ; married Miss Ella R. Campbell, daughter of Mrs. Julia A. Campbell, of this Co., i\Iarch 1, 1871 ; they have one daughter, Clara May, born May 9, 1874.

SPRIXGER JOHX E. Farmer; Sec 5; P. O. Lanark; born in Franklin Co., Pa., Aug. 29, 1839; lived there a short time, and was raised iu Md. ; came to this Co. in 1867; engaged in farming; owns 80 acres land ; married Miss Harriet Meyer, daughter of Martin Meyer, Dec. 12, 1867 : they have four children: Anna Mary, 3Iartin V., Flora A., Susan C.

Overseer of Roads; married Martha Fletcher, from Bradford Co., Pa., in 1840; slie died in Nov., 1868; they had five children: Byron, Charles, Gertrude, Egbert and Elbert; married Lovina Wells, from Susquehanna Co., Pa., in Jan., 1870; three children: Roy, Nellie and Fay.

TEACHOUT CYRUS, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Milledgeville; born in N. Y., March 22, 1825; lived there 27 years, engaged in lumbering; came to this state, Whiteside Co., in 1852, and came to Carroll Co. in 1859; engaged in farming; owns 127 acres land ; was in army, 55th Regt. I. V. I., Co. H ; was wounded in the face at battle of Shiloh; married Miss Mary T. Ulin, from N. Y., in 1850; they have three children : William, Morton and Lillian ; lost two children. Thomas C. farm renter ; S. 11 ; P.O. Milledgeville. TODD JABEZ W. Farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Milledgeville; born in Town of Elkhorn Grove, this Co., Aug. 18, 1841, and has lived here over 36 years; is one of the oldest native-born citizens of this Co. now living here; was in the army ; enlisted in Co. K, lotii I. V. I.; was in the batde of Shiloh, at the surrender of Fort Donelson, and in all the figlitsand skirmishes between Shiloh and Corinth; discliarged June 17, 1864; owns farm of 80 acres; married .Miss lantha V. Cheesmau, from this Co., July 15, 1865; they have two children, Charlie J. and Eunice W. TRACY SQUIRE II. Retired; Milledgeville; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., Feb. 12, 1813; lived in tiiai state :UI years; then came to Whiteside Co., 111.; came to Carroll Co. in 1865; engaged in farming; owns 175 acres of land; lias held the oHice of Overseer of Highways; married Mi^s Graty P. Leonard, from Ma-s., in Nov., 1837; they have six children: Mary, Lorin, Dolly, Anna, Erwin and Leonard; lost one son. William H., m tiic army; was in the 75tli L V. L TRACY S. I.. Fanner; Sec 30; P.O. Milledgeville; liorn in Lewis ( o., »-- Dec. 13, 1852; came to Wliiteside Co., 111., with his parents wiien tlirec years of age; came to Carroll Co. in 1><63; engaged in farming, and rents his father's tarm. 160 acres; ' married Miss Susan Clifesman, from England, daughter of Rolurl ( liet-sman, of tliis Co., Sept. ID, 1876, Tucker C. farm: S. 12; I'.O. Klkliorn (Jrove. TI^CIiERC. E. Farmer; Sec 3; P.O. ElUiiorii (irove; born in Braillord ( o. i ii April 27, 1818, moved to N. V.. and lived there 17 v<'ais; came to Cliicago iii 1H.W; came to'Klkhorn Grove in ls.l2:onenr the earlv seitlers; was imt a Iioumc williiii ninemi"les west of him then; took up a claim :ind entered lami from the government; has carted grain to Chinigo. and Bold wheal at 50c. a bushel ; sold wheal at

Mt. Carroll at 30c. a bushel ; sold pork at Galena at .$1.25 per ewt., after draining 24 hours; owns 80 acres land; holds othce of Road Commissioner; has been School Director; married Almira A. Grant, from Bradford Co., Pa., Oct. 30. 1844; the^- have two children, Luellen and Frank \\ .; lost one son in infancy.

Money; Milledgeville; came to Jo Daviess Co. in 1836, and has lived in I(»wa; came to Carroll Co. about 18-1!>, 28 vears ago; engaged in farming and in stock business; has also been engaged in merchandizing many years; has two stores in Iowa; is also a farge land owner, owning from 5,000 to 6,000 acres; was in the Mexican war, in the Lead Mine Regt., ^ilst I. V. L; was elected Lieut, under Capt. While; Gen. Grant was in the same Co.; afterwards joined a Cavalry Regt.; his brother was "ensiun or HaL' bearer at the battle of Huena Vista; married Nancy Eads, from Ohio, in 1849; they liave eight children, and lost four.

^VILFOXO GEORGE \%\ Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Milleagcville; bom iu Vermillion Co., Ind., Nov. 20, 1845; at the age of eight j^ears came by team to this Co., with his parents, in l'8o3, being 16 days on the way; has lived here 24 years; engaged in farming; has 80 acres land; Geo. Wilfong, father of above, was born N. Y., in 1803; married Catherine Wilfong; lived in that state 30 years; in Ind. 17 years; came to this Co. in 1853; he died Jan. 17, 1874; had 10 children: James, Martin, Timoth}^ "William, George, Elizabeth, Phebe, Mary, ISarah and Nancy; lost three children.

^VII^tlAMS AVII.I.IAM, Farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. IMilledgeville; born in Hunterdon Co., N. J., April 10, 1837; went to Pa. when 10 years of age; lived there 10 years ; came fo Carroll Co. in Dec, 1855 ; engaged iu farming and stock raising; owns 205 acres land; holds othce School Director; married Miss Jeannette Neikirk, from Washington Co., Md., daughter of the late M. Neikirk, one of the early settlers, Aug. 30, 1859; they have four children : Altce May, Amy Jeannette, Walter Henry and Lilly Maud ; lost one daughter, Emma A.

WIXTERS ^V. J. Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Milledgeville: born in Washington Co., Ind., March 23, 1834; lived there 14 years; came with his parents by team to Carroll Co. Oct. 10, 1847, beingthree weeks on the way ; has lived here 30 years, being one of the early settlers : owns 80 acres land; has held the oflice ot Town Collector and school offices, and is Superintendent of Sabbath-school ; married j\liss Elizabeth Fowler, from Lawrence Co., Ind., Nov. 14, 1854; they have five children: William E., Mary J., James P., Sarah Elizabeth and Viola M.; lost two children.

^VOLiFE T. O. of the firm of Wolfe & Greenawalt; Dry Goods, Groceries and Clothing; Milledgeville; born in Pa., Aug. 81, 1850; came to this state at the age of 7 years ; entered store as clerk, in 1865 ; became associated with Mr. J. F. Greenawalt, and they are doing a large trade ; married Miss EmmaOlmsl^ed, daughter of Chester Olmsted, Esq., an old settler of this Co., Oct. 5, 1875.

years; came to Carroll Co. with his parents, sister and four brothers; came by wagon, being five weeks on the way, and arrived here Oct. 4, 1844, over 33 years ago ; one of the early settlers ; he went to work for $10 a month; and died in 1847; Mr. Wood owns 520 acres land ; married Miss Lucy Ann Baker, daughter of Rensselaer Baker, an early settler, from Cayuga Co., N. Y., April 29, 1847; they have three children : Mary Ann Gregory, Andrew J. and Franklin E.

\%'OOD M. A. Farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Milledgeville; born in Branch Co., Mich., Dec. 12, 1838; came by wagon to Carroll Co., being five weeks on the waj^ ; arrived here in Nov., 1845; one of "the early settlers; only little improvement here then; engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 145 acres land; married Miss Louisa Stallsmith, from Pa., Jan. 1, 1860; they have five children: Sarah P., Ida May, Edith Ann, Delia M. and William Heniy.

^VOODIN RAXSOxlI, Farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Elkhorn Grove ; born in Hartford Co., Conn., July 20, 1833 ; came to Carroll Co., 111., in 1849, and has lived here 28 years ; engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 147 acres land; married Josephine Reynolds, from Mich., in July, 1862 ; tliey have two children : Emma Grace, born March 23, 1868; Cbas. Severns, Oct. 6, 1873; Naaman Woodin, brother of the above, lives on Sec. 6, Elkhorn Tp. ; born in Hartford Co., Conn., Aug. 17, 1839 ; came to Carroll Co. with his parents in 1849; is engaged in farming; own 280 acres land; has held offices of Commissioner of Higliways, Assessor and Collector.

WOODRIXG CA^RITS. Proprietor of Milledgeville Flouring Mills; Milledgeville; born in Northampton Co., Pa., May 31, 1836; lived there 20 years; then went to Lambertsville, N. J. ; came to Winnebago Co., and was at Rockton four years and Brookville three years; came here in 1873; does a good business, botli custom and merchant work ; married Miss Mary H. Horn, from Lambertsville, N. J., in July, 1857; thev have nine children: Wm. H., Chas. ""W., Hiram W., Joseph, Julia E., Anna M., Lizzie, Clara, Adaline.

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BEANS WILIi. Dealer in Clothing, Boots and Slioes, Hats and Caps, and Gents' Furnishing Goods ; Lanark; born in Ohio, in 1835 ; came to this Co. in 1863 ; has been in business since that time; married Miss Elizabeth Morton, in 1861 ; she was born in Ohio; have three children: Charles M., Harry M. and Delia.

BELUING DAMEL, Farmer Sec. 30; P. O. Kock Creek ; born m V t., June 30,1813; came to this Co. in 1805; owns 365 acres land; has held odice ot Scliooi Director, and holds ollice of Postmaster; has a large cheese factory, and is prepared to manutacture 1,000 pmmds of cheese p.-r day, tlie urwiter i>art of whicli is sold in Eiirope;' married llarritl Black, in 1834; she was born in Eniiland; have .-even children living: Martha, Helen, Annu', Li/.zie, Zella, Martin and Edgar; lost two .sons.

acres land ; has been School Director and School Trustee; married Rebecca P. Squires, in 1843; she was Iwiru in Pa.; have seven diildren: John, Mary, Adelbert, Martha, Lydia and Charles.

UltAY LEVI T. Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Lanark; born in Penn., in 1841; came to this Co. in 1866; married Mi.ss Julia A. D:inie, in 1868; .she was born in N. H.; have tliree thildren: Carrie E., M:iry A. and Chas. W. ; he enlisted in tlie 57th Pa. V. L, and served three years; he was with McClellaii in the Peninsula, at the siege of Yorktown. Williani>biirg, Fair Oaks and Fretlerieksburij; was taken l)risoner and conJinetl in Libby Prison. and atlerwards jmroled.

BUXKER I. fS. Farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Lanark; born in Maine, Dec. 29, 1824; came to this Co. in 18G0; owns 80 acres land; holds ottice of School Director; married Mary Frances Cook, in 1853; she was born in N. H. ; have one daughter, Jennie.

B1UISEI.I. JSAMUEIi, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Lanark; born in Carroll Co., N. H., in 1824; came to this Co. in April, 1865; owns 80 acres land; has held office of Assessor two years. Supervisor four years, and School Director; married Margaret Young, in 1849 ; she was born in Dover, N. H. ; has one child living, Chas. S. ; lost one son, Geo. A.

COGGSWELL. CHAS, Farmer and Plasterer; Sec. 30; P. O. Lanark; born in Pa., in 1818; came to this Co. in 1851; holds office of Justice of the Peace and was the lirst one elected under town organization ; he married Miss Lucy Belding in 1840; has four children: Charles H., Geo. E., Leonard, and Ella.

COOK JOSl AH. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Lanark; born in Carroll Co., New Hampsliire, in 1801 ; came to this Co., in in 1858; owns 100 acres; married Jane Cox, in 1823; she was born in New Hampshire, and died in 1852; his second wife was Elizabeth Haj^s, who was born in New Hampshire; has four children by first marriage: ]\Iary Frances, Hattie, Susan E., and Rufus M.

COPP M. W. Farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Lanark; l)orn in New Hampshire, in 1804; came to this state in 1855; owns 160 acres; he married Anna Page in 1831 ; she was born in New Hampsliire; has three children, Geo. H., Sarah and David ; lost two, George and Harriet A.

CORBETT J. B. Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Lanark; born in Mass., in 1820; came to this Co., in 1855; owns 120 acres; he married Miss Sarah A. Thompson, in 1845 ; she was born in New York.

CRi:SfKEA\V \VM. S. Blacksmith; P.O.Lanark; born in Toronto, Canada, in 1840; came to this Co., in 1864; holds office of City Alderman; he married Mary Reynolds in 1868; she was born in this Co.; has 4 children, Herbert, Ernest, Bernice and Mark.

I>AME BA:X1EI. ^W. Whose portrait appears in this work, was born in Sandwich, Carroll Co., New Hampshire, on Feb. 8, 1820. On the death of his mother, which occurred when he was but four months old, he was taken to live with his grandparents, in Rochester, Stratford Co., N. H., where he lived till he removed to Rock Creek, Carroll Co., 111., in June, 1857. At the death of his grandparents, at the age of 13 years, he was left to his own care, and has since, without pecuniary assistance, made his way in the battle of life, by his own energy of character. He obtained such education as was to be had in the common schools of his native state, with one term in Rochester Academy.

Mr. Dame, after arriving at the age of 21 years, was often called upon to serve his country in a public capacity, and filled various offices, from town, county and state, to Representative in the State Legislature, for 2 or 3 terms; was prominently identified in the construction of several railroads leading to the city of Rochester; married jMiss Mary A. Roberts, of Milton, N. H., on Nov. 28, 1841; died Sept. 4 1846, leaving one daughter, Jiilia A. ; married Sophia W. Worster, on April 12, 1847 ; have one son, Charles S. ; lost one by first and three by last marriage. Mr. Dame located on Sec. 29, Rock Creek Tp., 160 acres, and has since added until he has about 500 acres in that farm. He purchased the land, and laid out the present thriving City of Lanark, under the auspices of the Northern III. R. R.Co. ; has been puljlicly identified with the growth and prosperity of Carroll Co., filling various offices in town and Co., and has represented Carroll and Jo Daviess Cos. in the State Legislature; has always been interested in educational matters, and de- voted time and means to its promotion; has been prominently identified with tlie construction of several raih'oads in tliis state, acting in the capacity of superintendent, and locating agent and director. We clip the following from the Kock Island Arrjus:

The party left Port Byron at7::]0,on the W. W. Ky., in charge of D. W. Dame, Esq., one of the most gentlemanly railroad men it has ever been the iorUme of travelers to meet. Mr. D. is a memljer of the State Legislature, and has a general superintending, under the Board of Directors, over all the concerns of the company, to execute all orders of the Board in matters relating to the right of way, surveys, location of road, making contracts for land, and materials for construction of the road, buildings, fixtures, engines, cars, and making repairs and improvements. At a meeting, held in the office of U. W. Pleasant, acting Judge of the Fifth Judicial District of Illinois, we quote from the following resolutions passed :

Resolved, That the excursion to Racine and Milwaukee, from which we have just returnetl, has been a most complete and delightful success in all respects, exceeding "our highest expectations, for which we are chielly indebted to the courtesy of the W. W. U. R. Co. and its gentlemanly officers and agents, wdio had us in their charge. That our acknowledgments are especially due to D. W. Dame, of Lanark, one of the directors, etc.

Mr. Danu; was elected tiie first maj'or of the City of Lanark, wiierc he now resides. He has retired from active life, and is enjoying in his pleasant houui the fruits of ills labors, in peace and ([Uiet, and still takes a lively intei-esl in county, state and national prosperity.

Paiiii-, (Jils, Paper Hangings, Picture ames and Stationery; Lanark; lie was rn in Mo., in IHIJH; cam<- to tins Co.. i" f55' he married Miss (Vnlhiii Peiiiston, came to this Co., in 1867; owns 303 acres; he married Catharine Fry, in 1863; she was born in Canada; tiiey liave three children, Jacob, Einina and Agnes.

DinOX W. .1. Farmer; Sec. 19; P. (). Lanark; born in Bradford Co., Penn., 1834; came to this Co., May 28, 1856; owns 290 acres; has held ollici-s of School Direct(»r and Road Commissioner; married Mary J. Wood, in 1808; slie was born in (jonii; they have two children, Cornelius and William R.

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Nov. 9, 1837 ; she was born in Conn., in 1819 ; has three children living : Frances A., Emma E., and Charles B. ; lost one daughter, Sarah S., wife ofAYilliam Bussey. Emmert Josiah, bricklaj-er; Lanark.

ESHEJLMAlf M. M. Editor; Lanark; boru in Mifflin Co., Pa., in 1844; he lived three j-ears in Ohio, and came to this Co. m 1864 ; he is associated with J. H. Moore and S. H. Bashor, as editor and publisher of the Brethren at Work; he married Lizzie A. Best, in 1865 ; she was born in Pa. ; has six children : Olive, Vinnie, Harve}^ Clara, Alvin, and Amy.

FliAlTTT JOfS. Farmer and Auctioneer; !Sec. 8; P. O. Lanark; born in Washington Co., Md., 1815; came to this state in April, 1855, and to this Co. in 1867 ; owns 58 acres ; he married Catharine Williard, in 1839 ; she was born in IVId., and died in 1802 ; he married Sarah Haller, in 1865 ; she was born in ]Md. ; has live children by tirst marriage: Cinderella A., Amanda, Catharine, Emma, and Jacob, and two by second marriage, Annie and George W.

BYROX, Retired Farmer; Lanark; born in Pa. in 1814; came to this Co. in 1839 ; has held offices of Justice of the Peace, Supervisor, and School Director ; he married Miss L. A. Johnson, in 1837 ; she was born in Pa. ; has two children, Simeon J., and Helen M., wife of Maj. G. A. Root.

FI.ICKIAGER XOAH, Farmer; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Lanark ; boru iu Ohio, 1836 ; came to this Co. in Feb., 1870; owns 160 acres; has held office of School Director; he married Rachel A. Ettling, in 1856; she was born in Ohio ; has seven children : Adam H., David D., Lottie I., Cora B., William I., Eliza M., and John F. ; lost one son, Lambert.

FRAXCk CHARGES W. Retired; Lanark ; boru in Pa., in Nov., 1835 ; came to this Co. iu I860; has held office of School Director: he married Mary E. Laflin, in 1861 ; she was born in N. Y. ; has two children, William and Edwin.

FRAZEY J«SI\ Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Lanark; burn in Bedford Co., Pa., in 1849; came to this Co. in 1859; he married Miss Marj' L. Taylor, in 1869 ; she was born in Pa. ; has four children : Burt, Hany, Sarah, Olive.

FRAZEY NEESOX, Retired Farmer ; Lanark ; born in Pa., in 1815 ; came to this Co. in 1858; owns 100 acres; he married Sarah Myers in 1838 ; she was born in Pa. ; has five children : Emaline, George, Mary, John, and Amanda; lost three.

FRAZEA^ liOAH, Retired Farmer; Lanark; boru in Pa., in 1812; came to this Co. in 1859 ; owns 80 acres land ; married Elizabeth Maiken, in 1833 ; she was born in Pa.; have seven children; John W., Nathan D., Mary E., Wm. David, Emma J., Ella A. and Frank H.

GIBB»$ R. B. Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Lanark; born in N. Y., in 1827; came to this Co. in 1863; owns 80 acres land; has served as School Director; married Mary E. Baker iu 1869 ; she was born in Germany; they have six children: James H., Isaac N., John E., Arthur M., Joseph C. and George H.; he enlisted iu the 15th I. V. I., and served till the close of the war.

<jiEOTFEETY .T. M, of Glotfelty Bros., Bakers, Confectioners and Fanc}^ Grocers; born in Alleghany Co., Md., in Jan., 1844; came to this Co. in 1864; holds office of School Director; does a large Fire Insurance business, representing the following companies: Home, of N. Y. ; North Americau, of Philadelphia; Phenix, of Brooklyn ; Hartford, of Hartford ; Americau, of Chicago, and German, of Peoria ; married Miss Mary A. Gans, in 1865; she was born in Lee Co., 111. ; they have one child, J. W. Clay.

iiRAHA]!! JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Lanark ; born in Nova Scotia, in 1834; came to this Co. in 1843; owns 120 acres land; has held office of Collector; married Miss Phcebe Rej^uolds, in 1859 ; she was born in Ohio; they have five children: Nellie, Edward W., Charles, Kate and Fanny.

Ci^RlSlXGER ^VIEEIAM, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Lanark; born in Pa., in 1819 ; came to this Co. in 1869 ; owns 240 acres land ; holds office of School Director ; married Miss Susan A. Barndoller, in 1846 ; she was born in Pa. ; tliey have eight cliildren living: Frank, Calvin M., George B., Mary E., Emma, Albert, Millie and Maggie; lost one son, John Wesley. Grosh Philip, laborer; Lanark.

GROSSMAN JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Lanark ; born in Pa., in 1837 ; came to Co. in 1861 ; owns 151 acres land ; has held offices of School Director and Commissioner of Highways ; married Miss Sarah Stitzel, in 1864; she was born in Carroll Co.; they have three children: Emory C, born in Oct., 1865; Addie L., March, 1867, aud Gertie E., Oct., 1870.

HALLiI^Il J. Physician, Surgecm and Gyiueculogist, Lanark; born in Washington Co., Md., July 17, 1836; came to this state in 1846, and to this Co. in 1862; he graduated at the Chicago Medical College in 1862; has held office of School Director 6 years, and Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Lanark, also Secretary of the Carroll Co. Medical Society, and Medical Examiner of the leading Life Insurance companies doing business in Illinois; married Miss Martha jNIillcr in Feb., 1863; she was born in Md., and died in Sept., 1869; he afterwards married Mrs. Lizzie S. Hostetter, who was born in Pa. ; has three children: Harry M., Anna B. and Frank II. ; Mrs. Haller has one son by former marriage.

HAI?III.TOX I. \j. Grocer; Lanark; born in Pa., in 1834; came to this Co. in 1845; has carted wlieat to Chicago and sold it for 40 cts. per bushel; sold dressed pork for !t;1.25 per cwt. ; married Miss Amanda Guyer, in 1856; she was born in Dauphin Co., Pa.; liicy liavc two ciiiidren living: Luella >L and Le Kov ; lost two children: Oscar W. and Jolin X.

IIAICXISII :?l. K. r.umber Dealer; Lanark; horn in Pa., in 1833; came to this Co. in 1857; has served as memlter of liie City Council and School 'I'nislee; marrieil Miss A. H. Ilersliey, in IS5S;^lie was horn in Pa.; thc'y have tour children: Knierson, Frances, itiuriet anil Annie.

HAWK A. M. Grain and Stock Buyer; Lanark; born in Freedom Tp., Ca.roll Co.. in 1853; married Miss Ella S. Puterbaugh in 1877; she was horn in this Co.

HETH AI.OXZO, Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O.Lanark; horn in New York in 1831; came to this Co., in 1848; owns 378 acres; holds othce of School Director; lie married Mary A.Parker, in 1856; slie was born in Canada; has 2 children, Ernest E. and Frank D.; lost 4: .Vmelia, Freddie, Hattie aud Nettie.

and ( uMlectioners ; Lanark, iHirn in I'a, 1S16; came to tliisCo. in IH«JU; he married .Miss Lizzie Dingee, in 1871 ; she was horn in New York; hoit 3 chlldren; Kdgar H. and .Mfred.

E., Jr., Mary E., and Parke ; lost 2 sons and 1 daughter. Wait S., and Edward J. ; enlisted in the 7th I. V. C, and served untill the close of the war.

KE?IIfI£RLlXG REUBEN, Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Lanark; born in Ohio, in 1840; came to this Co., in 1853; owns 235 acres; is School Director; he married Miss C. Schriner, in 1861 ; she was born in Germany; has four children: Zipporah, Clinton, Joshua, Milton.

LAIRD JOHN, Retired Farmer ; Lanark; born in Ohio, in 1817; came to this Co., in April, 1837; owns 950 acres; he married for his first wife, Elizabeth B. Beatty, who was born in Pa. ; his second wife was Christine Eshelman ; he has six children: William R., John E., James M., Sarah A., Amelia and Joseph; lost 2, Mary E., and Abraham.

LAMOREAI X JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Lanark; born in Pa., in 1831; came to this Co. in 1857; owns 160 acres land ; has been School Director for 10 years; married Eliza Cross, in 1859; she was born in Bradford Co., Pa.; has four children : Edwin E., Walter, Franklin and Mary. Lamoreaux M. farm ; Sec. 27 ; P.O. Lanark.

liAMOREAlJX SAMUEL, Farm er; Sec. 33; P.O. Lanark; born Luzerne Co., Pa., in 1828; came to this Co. in 1857; owns 160 acres land; has held office of School Director; married Phoebe Wilcox, in 1849 ; she was born in Pa. ; have fitleen children : Bent, Bertha, Bethia, Maria, Reuben, Clara, William, Georgeanna, Emma J., LeRoj% Cora D., Lizzie, Samuel, David and Clarence; lost one child.

EELANO ERASTUS D. Professor of Music; Lanark; born in Holliston, Mass., Sept. 13, 1828, and lived with his parents until 13 years of age, when he went to Westborough, Mass.; remained there two years ; learned the shoemaker's trade ; then returned to Holliston, and engaged in the manufacture of shoes and studying music ; remained there until the

Fall of 1851, with the exception of about six months, which were spent at Bangor, Me., where he clerked in a grocery store ; Oct. 31, 1850, he married Serena fc. Morgan, in Holli-ston, Mass.; in 1851, went to Vt., and worked at his trade ; his wife died at East Randolph, Vt., May 11, 1852; married Harriet A. Persons, 'Nov. 24, 1852; in the Fall of 1854, moved to Eiie, Pa., where he continued his business of shoemaking; in 1857, moved to Monroe, Wis., and there commenced to make a business of teaching vocal music; while living in Monroe he organized the "Nationals,'' a concert troupe, well known throughout the Northwest; in this undertaking he was ably assisted by his sister, Mrs. Henry Foulds, who was noted for her rich soprano voice; Mrs. Foulds remained with tlie troupe during its existence; while living in Monroe, June 3, 1864, his wife died; in Aug., 1866, he moved to his present home, and has lived here ever since, with the exception of three years, during which he made Freeport, 111., his home; March 1 1, 1867, married Susan C. Newcomer, who was boin in Northumberland Co., Pa., Dec. 23, 1832; during the past twenty years the Professor has been engaged in teaching music in all parts of the Northwest, having taught in Aurora, Bloomington, Monmouth, Freeport, 111., Adrian, Mich., Salem, O., Des Moines, Iowa, and has been engaged in the public schools of various Western cities, among which are Lincoln, Neb., and Freeport, 111. ; has seven children living: Eflendi P., Hattie S., Henry F., Adela "C, George N., Clara May and Ella P. ; lost one child, Ploomey S. ; was a staunch democrat until the breaking out of the war, since whicli time he has worked with the republican party.

EIVIN«OOD EEIAS P. Farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Lanark; born in Pa., in 1847; came to this Co. in 1854; owns 160 acres land ; married Miss Ellen Miller in 1868; she was born in Pa.; has two children, Sadie A. and Marj- S. ; lost one son, Theodore J.

sioner, School Director and Constable; married Sarah Kounson, March 29, 1846 ; she was born in Pa.; has six children: William, Margaret C, Emma J., Octavius L., Carrie F. and Mollie.

I.OAVEI.L. DAVID, Dealer in Lime and Stone; Lanark; born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., in 1836 ; came to this Co. in 1867; married Jane A. Bailey, in Sept., 1855; has seven children: Charlotte J], Harriet J., Gertie, Fred F., Albert F., William P. and Ida; lost two children.

L.O\VI» Wll. \V. Editor; Lanark; born in England, in 1849; came to this state in 1854, and to this Co. in 1805; he is associated with F. H. B. McDowell, as editor and proprietor of the Carroll Co. Gazette,; married Miss Mary Newcomer, Jan. 6, 1870; she was born in Freeport; lost one child, Orester W.

McCOY S. B. Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Lanark; born in Washington Co., Virginia in 1835; came to this Co. in 1842; owns 160 acres ; he married Mary C. Lower, Dec. 19, 1872; she was born in Penn.; has two children, Frank H. and Ethel May.

McCOY W. F. H. Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Lanark; born in Washington Co., Virginia, 1837; came to this Co. in 1842; owns 120 acres; he married Mary Hallowell, in Dec, 1867; .she was born in Penn. ; has one son, Geo. P.

MAXXIXG \.^\. Farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Lanark; l)oni in ivno.v Co., Oiiio, in 1818; came to this Co. in 1842; lias hehl olllcesof School Director, Assessor, Collector, and Supervisor; Ik; marricil Itcbccca Harmon, in 1845; she was born III Maryland, in 1825; has three chiUircn; William, Anna and Cora; lo-^t one son, Miifonl.

IIARR ALGLST, Firm of Marr i Schaad, butchers, Lanark ; born in Ogle Co. in 1854; came to this Co. in Feb., 1876; married Mary Xicodemus, Feb. 29, 1876; she was born in Lima Tp., in 1H54; has one child, Lillie May.

:JIAST1X A. Saddle and Harness Maker; Laniirk ; born in N. Y., in 1851; came to this Co. in 1873; he married Mi.«s A. W. Koljson, in 1874; she was born in England; has one child.

MEBSIIOX T. O. Physician; and Surgeon; Lanark; born in t'leming Co., Ivy., in 1818; he lived in Iowa from 1856 to 1871, at which time he came to this Co.; he h.is practiced medicine for 38 ycjirs; he married Miss Mary J. Secn-t.'in 1844; she was born in Kv. ; he has foii' children: Sarah A., James \S ., Elias H. a.id Addie Dougla.ss.

5IKYFKS B. K. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Lanark; born in Lancaster Co., Pa., in 1847; came to this Co. in 1874; owns 80 acres; he i.iarried Amanda Eckmau, in 1870; she was born in Pa.; has twt)chil. dren: Francis F. and Christian M.

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Superintendent of Public Schools for Carroll Co.; Lanark; born in Campbell, Steuben Co., N. Y., Oct. 7, 1831 ; removed to Tioga Co., Pa., in 1861 ; resided there until 1S(J5, when he came to Milledgevilie, this Co. ; settled in Lanark in 186(3, where he still resides; has been a republican since the organization of that party; was editor and proprietor of the Lanark Banner for three or four years; is a thorough, practical educator, most of his life having been devoted to teaching and literary pursuits ; was elected to the oflBce of Superintendent of Schools for Carroll Co. in the Fall of 1869, after a spirited contest, by a majority of only four votes, which position he has since tilled; is now serving his third term of four years, having been elected in 1877 without organized opposition; the present efticient condition of the schools ot the Co. shows very conclusively that their care and supervision have fallen iuto the proper hands; married Miss Hannah D. Hammond, of Campbell, Steuben Co., N.Y., Oct. 17, 1855 ; has one son, Norman, born in Bradford, Steuben Co., N.Y., Dec. 13, 1857.

MILLER HIRAM M. Farmer; Sec 21; P. O. Lanark; born in Pa., in 1840; came to this Co. in 1865: owns 120 acres land; married Miss Rosanna., Hoover, in 1867; she was born in Pa.; have two children : Mary Alice and Calvin Ira ; lost one sou. Baton E.

MOORE J. H. Editor; Lanark; born in Va., in 1846; lived in "Woodford Co., 111., Cedar Co., Mo., and in Adams, Cass and Champaign Cos., 111.; he was elected to the University, in 1868; settled in this place in 1876, and is associated with M. M. Eshelmen and S. H. Bashor as editor and publisher of the Brethren at Work; married Mary S. Bishop, in 1872 ; she was born in Ind., and moved to Champaign Co., 111., at an early age, where she remained until married; have two children: Geo. B. and Jas. M.

MORRIS JOHX, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 32; P. O. Lanark; born in Bradford Co., Pa., in 1831; came to this Co. in 1854; owns 480 acres land; holds office of School Director; married Miss Sarah Copp, in 1862 ; she was born in N. H. ; have two children: George and Baby; lost two.

MYERS JASPER T. Farmer; Sec. 1 ; P. O. Shannon; born in Orange Co., N. Y., in 1821 ; came to this Co. in 1862; owns 160 acres land; has served as School Director; married Esther Hoyt, in 1850; she was born in Conn. ; have six children : Hendricks L., Jason J., Jasper F., Marion, Martin and Myra; lost two: Emma and Maltbie.

I^'ICHOE ELLIOTT, Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Lanark; born in Scotland, in 1825; came to this Co. in 1859; owns 160 acres land ; holds office of School Direct or; married Mary Scott, in 1858; she was born in Scotland ; have six children : Elizabeth, Robert S., George W., Agnes, Thomas and Elliott ; lost one son, Walter.

XORLE REX J. Grocer; Lanark; born in Bristol, Eng., in 1822; came to this country in 1844; lived 9 years in Mass., and 3 years in Australia, previous to his coming to Carroll Co. in 1861; has held office of School Director, and holds office of Justice of the Peace; married Mary White, in 1843, who was born in England, and died in 1857; married Hannah H. Perry, in 1865 ; she was born in N. Y. ; has seven children : George W., Ada W. and Tliursa S., by first marriage; Althea R., Harriet H., Herbert and Baby, by second marriage.

ORER SAMEEL, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Lanark ; born in Penn. in 1813 ; came to this Co. in 1869 ; owns 227 acres land ; married Maiy Lichty, in 1837; she was born in Pa.; lost two children: Jacob and Elizabeth; have four grandchildren : Samuel, Joseph, Maiy and Annie Miller.

PALEY JOHN, Cashier First National Bank of Lanark; born in England, in 1848; came to this Co. in Feb., 1871; married Miss H. Hollister, in 1872; she was born in N. Y. ; have two children : Robt. M. and Clara.

PETERS JOH^, Farmer ; Sec.36 ; P.O. Elkhoru Grove ; born in Germany, in 1831 ; came to this counliy in 1853, aiid to this Co. in 1854; owns 220 acres of land; has held office of School Director-, married Theodora Schriner, in 1855 ; she ^vas born in Germany, and died in 1862; then married Mary "Snoble, in 1863; she was born in Pennsylvania; has two children by iirst marriage, Adella and Catharine; six by second; Reuben, Frank, John, Albert, Melinda and Lauraetta.

RAXS03I MIXER, Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Lanark; born in Penn., in 1813; came to this Co., in 1853; owns 120 acres; he married Elizabetli Shonk, in 1838; she was born in New Jersey; they have eight children, Elsia, Cliarles, Caleb, Keturah, Michael, George, Harri.<on and Ithoda; lost three; Charles enlisted in the 15th L V. I., and served until the close of the war; Caleb enlisted in the 34th L V. I., and was wounded at Stone River.

1810; came to this Co. April 7, 1854; owns 322 acres ; lias held office School Director : he married Affii Smith in 1833 ; has seven children : Alanson B., William H., Sarah, John, Lydia A., Perry, and Andrew. Rol)inson Henry, farm ; Sec. 31 ; P.O.Lanark.

ROBIXSOX W. H. Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Lanark ; born in Seneca Co., N. Y., in 1840 ; came to this Co. in 1856; owns 130 acres; holds office of School Director; he married Miss Cornelia Becker in 1868; she was born in Pa. ; has three children : Harry, Hattie, and Virgil.

ROOT Cr. A. Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Lanark; born in Conn, in 1839; owns 120 acres ; has held offices of School Trustee and Assessor, and holds office of Suj^ervisor; he enlisted in the 7th I. V. C, as a private, and was promoted to Sergeant, then to 2nd Lieutenant, and 1st Lieutenant, and served as Adjutant three years, and was promoted to Major; he was at the siege and battle of Corinth, luka, Colliersville, Nashville, Franklin and in Grierson's Raid, and was mustered out after sei-ving four years and three months ; he married Helen Fletcher in 1866; she was born in Carroll Co. ; has three children: Anna, Fletcher, and Lizzie.

RIJTHRAIJFF JOHN R. Carpen ter; Lanark; born in Franklin Co., Pa., in 1833; came to this Co., June 13, 1856; holds offices of Collector and City Alderman; he married Mary A. Garner in 1858 ; she was born in Carroll Co. ; has two children, Millie Bell and Laura May.

SCHREIXER GEOROE, Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Lanark; born in this Co. in 1848 ; owns 166 acres ; he married Louisa Bond in 1872; she was born in England; has two children. May and Jennie.

Farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Lanark; born in Germany in 1808; came to this Co. in 1845; owns 149 acres; he married Elizabeth Ralm in 1835 ; she was born Germany ; has seven children: Peter, Christiana, Warner, Theodore, George, Mary and John.

SCHREINER PETER, Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Lanark; born in Germany in 1835; came to this Co. in 1845; owns 520 acres ; holds office of School Director ; he married Miss Catharine Peters, in 1855 ; she was born in Germany ; seven children : John, Christiana, Adelaide, Wesley, Melinda, Rosa, and Albert.

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Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Lanark; born in Germany in 1842; came to this Co. in 1845 ; owns 80 acres ; he married Elizabeth Miller, in 1863; she was born in Germany; has three children : Charles Heniy, Cpori, and Ezra.

SCHREINER W. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Lanark ; born in Germany in 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1845 ; owns 165 acres ; he married Miss Catharine Miller, in 1861 ; she was born in Germany ; has two children, Amelia and Mary.

SCOTT SAMUEIi, Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Lanark; born in N.J. in 1826; came to this Co., June 15, 1849 ; owns 180 acres; holds office of School Director ; lie enlisted in the 34th I. V. I., and served until the close of the war; he married Mrs. 3Iargaret Newmian (whose maiden name was Neikirk), in 1851 ; she was born in Md . ; has eight children: Mary E., Alice J., Olive R., Manasses N., Lizzie R , Laura V., Milo W., and Maggie.

SHAFFER JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Lanark; born in Pa., 1815; came to this Co. in 1852; owns 120 acres; holds office of School Director ; he married Miss Susan Powers, in Feb., 1838 ; she was born in Pa. ; has eight children : Joshua, Samuel T., Jemima, John, Catharine, Jacob, Emma, and Franklin; lost two, William and Ellen J.

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SHIEEY TOBIAS, Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Lanark; born in Northumberland Co., Pa., in 1819; came to this state in 1845, and to this Co. in 1867; owns 325 acres; has held office of School Director; he married Elizabeth Hornberger in 1839 ;

ISHUIflWAY A. Druggist and Notary Public; born in Winnebago Co,, April 11, 1838; he came to this Co., in 1859; has been in the business 13 years; he was the first police magistrate of the town, and the first City Attorney under city organization; has held office of Justice of the Peace 16 years, and Town Clerk; he does a general collecting business for Carroll Co.; he married Miss Emily A. Manning, in 18G1 ; she was boru in Oliio; has 3 children, Jennie, Rosa and Ilattie.

JSI.ICK JEREMIAH, Retired Farmer; Lanark; was born m Marvlaiid in 1822; came to this Co., in 1853; has held office^ ot Highway Commissioner and School Director; he married Eiizahclli Sedy in 1847; she was born in Maryland; has 5 sons, George C, Jeremiah Luther, David A., John N., and Jerome Roscoe.

SxlIlTH ADA:TI, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Lanark; born in Germany in 1819; came to IJiis Co. in 185G; owns 85 acres; he married Fredrika Dowikler, in 184(i; she was born in Germany; has 5chiklren, (Hiarlcs, William, Louisa, 3Iary and Catherine; lost 3 children.

SMITH CiJEO. A. Station Agcnl. l-anark;liorn in Wisconsin, in 1841; came to this Co., in lS(i8; he enlisted in Hie 2d Li. V. L, and was woundfd at the t\r>\ battle of Fort Donelson; lie married Miss Hattie M. Piatt, in 1800; slie was born in New York; has three chihUvn, .Mn/ie, Geo. H. and Homer F.

STALEY W. fi. Restaurant and Confectionery; Lanark; born in Oiiio, in 1852; came to this Co., June 21, 1870; he married 3Iiss Katie Tomlinson, in 1877; she was born in Ohio.

ST E VEXS .1 A n E!S S. Farmer ; Sec. 22; P. O. Lanark; born in Pa., in 1826; came to this Co. in 1854; owns 280 acres; has held otlices of School Director and Road Commissioner, and was the first Town Clerk after tlie organization (*f the Tp ; he married Miss Emily Birge,in 1851 ; she was born in Pa.: has 1 son, Oscar.

STII.ES .lOIIV S. Farmer: Sec. 5; P. O. Lanark; 1). in in .New York, in 1819; came to this Co., in 1S(;5; has held office of Collector; he married Nancy Suell in 1851 ; she was born in New York; has 15 children, J. Stephen, George S. and Jessie L.

STRAl^G W, «}. Blacksmith; Lanark; born on the line between N. Y. and Pa., in 1814; came to Ogle Co. in 1836, and to this Co. in 1863; married Mar}'M. Lowell, in 1847; she was born in N. Y. ; thej'^ have six children : Mary M., Alice J., Martha A., Clara A., Willie and Xellie.

S^VORB HE:^^RY, Retired; Lanark; born in Pa., in 1800 ; came to this Co. in 1847: married Miss Hannah Martin, in 18.^1 ; she was born in Pa. ; they have live children: Elizabeth, Catharine, Martin, James O. and Susan.

TALI.]»IA:8f JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Lanark ; born in Pa., in 1841 ; came to this Co. in 1866; owns 120 acres; holds otHce of School Director; marriLd Sarah Sarber, April 10, 1868; they have four children: Ellen P., Jacob A., Ada F., Cora A. ; lost one daughter, Anna M. ; he enlisted in the 173d Pa. V. I., and served 10 months ; he afterwards enlisted in the 9th Pa. V. C.

TAIiI.^IA:f^f MATHIAS, Lanark; born m Pa., Sept. 12, 1833; came to this Co. in Dec, 1866; owns 160 acres; has held office of School Director; married Miss Sallie Buffing, in 1855 ; she was born in Pa. ; they have seven children living : Henry F., George W., Amanda, Birdie, Edward, Luella and Baby; lost three children : John J., Annie M. and Maria E.

TRESCOTT M. Luml)er Dealer; Lanark ; born in Penu, in 1825 ; came to Ogle Co. in 1825, and to this Co., in 1861 ; has held offices of Town Trustee, Supervisor, School Trustee, School Treasurer, and is the Mayor of the citj'; he married Miss Mary J. Powell, in 1863; she was born in Ohio; tl.ey have four children, Edwin M., Wm. S., Charles E. and Buritt G.

VAi:.F.XTi:XE J. T. Grocer; Lanark; born in Washington Co., Maryland, in 1839; came to this Co., in 1876; he mai'vied Miss Cressia K. Hartley, in 1865 ; slie was born in Washington Co., Maivland; they have three children, Maudie A., Ida S. and Cora M.

WAIiES H. \V. Physician and Surgeon; Lanark; born in Ogle Co., in 1840; came to this Co., in 1864; was educated at the Hahnemann Medical College,Chicago; he married Miss Lizzie Muir, in 1865; she was born in N. Y. ; they have three children, Albert, Fred and Henry W.

WAIiES R. P. Physician and burgeon Lanark; born in Ogle Co., in 1838; came to this Co., in 1859; has practiced medicine for seventeen years ; he married Miss Anna Belding, in 1863; she was born in Peun. : they have two children, Albertine M. and Mariauna.

^WAIiTER CAIiEB, Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Lanark ; born in Union Co., Penn., 1829; came to this Co., in 1851; owns 102 acres; he married Miss Isabel O'Neal, in 1853 ; she was born in N. Y. ; they have two children, Sarah and Mary.

WARJfER ELI, Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O.Lanark; born in Penn., Feb. 20, 1813; came to this Co., in 1869; owns 80 acres; he married Sallie A. Cole, in 1844; she was born in Penn., and died in 1875; has two children, Jerub A. and Phinis.

WATERS R. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Lanark ; born in Pa.,in 1817 ; came to this Co., in 1855 ; has held office of School Director and Justice of the Peace; he owms 280 acres; he married Miss Margaret C. Hower, in 1873; she was born in Penn., in 1826; has five children by former marriage, Josiah, Marj^ John, Laura and Andrews; Mrs. Waters has one son by former marriage, William J. Hower.

weed" GEO." H. Meat Market; Lanark ; born in 111., in 1849 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ; married Miss Leah Lower, in 1874; she was born in Pa.; they have two children : Charlie and David.

IVEIiCH J. H. Baker and Confectioner; Lanark ; born in Iowa, in 1854 ; came to this Co. in 1874 ; is associated with F. B. Boyle, under the firm name of Boyle & Welch.

WHITE O. li. R. Retired Physician ; Lanark; born in Mass., in 1816; came to this state in Oct., 1846, and to this Co. in April, 1804; owns 280 acres; married Miss ]Mary S. Smythe, in 1852 ; she was born in N. Ti. ; they have four children : Estelle F., Caroline C, Emma G. and Henry Kirk.

WIJLSON J. S. Furniture Dealer; Lanark; born in O., in 1838; came to this Co. in 1873; married Mary J. Bishop, in 1859 ; she was born in O., and died in 1872 ; in 1874, he married Mrs. Kate Mowry, who was born in Pa.; have two children: Carrie and Frederick.

WOIiF AMOS, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 9; P. O. Lanark; born in this Co. in 1845; owns 380 acres; has sold 177 head of hogs in one shipment of his own raising, netting him $4,838; has held office of School Director; married Miss Susan Sword, in 1867; she was born in Pa.; they have four children : Addie A., Carrie E., Franklin G. and Ora May.

WOODSIOE J. Furniture Dealer and Undertaker; Lanark; born in Pa., Dec. 11, 1821; came to this Co. in April, 1862; married Miss Henrietta Eshelman, July 19, 1852; she was born in Pa., Oct. 14, 1829; she died Aug. 20, 18(i6; married Esther Rechmire, April 27, 1869; she was boru in Pa.; has four children living: T. Howard, Agnes J., Joseph F. and George B. ; one daughter, Elnora, died July 11, 1800.

YFiAGKK JOS. Wagon and Carriage Maker; Lanark; born in Pa., in 1832; came to tliis Co. in 1861 ; holds office of School Director; married Miss Sarah A. Bowers, in 1856; she was l>orn inPa. ; have five children: Verna C, J. A. Frank, Mary L, J. R. Henry, Jennie L; lost one son, Alfred.