ANDALUSIA TOWNSHIP.

ANDALUSIA CORSNET BAND, Organized March 1, 1877 ; has a membership of fourteen :— John H. Brookman, Pres. ; Andrew A. Jones, Leader and Sec. ; Frank Healy, Treas. ; Oscar Healy, Robert Babcock, Walter C. Smith, Harry M.Brookman, Elmer Healy, John Stropes, Forest Young, William Wenks, A. G. Eberhart, John Morton, and Benjamin Vandeveer; their instruments are first-class, and cost $618; this band is practicing regularly, under the instructions of Chas. Luppy, of Davenport, and is prepared to discourse good music at picnics, celebra- tions, excursions, or at any entertainment where hand music is desired.

Andrews A. farmer; P.O.Andalusia; rep; from N. H.

Armagost P. carpenter; P. 0. Andalusia ; rep; from Perm.

Armstrong Dr. W. W. P. O. Andalusia; rep; from Penn.

Ayers W. teacher; P.O.Andalusia; dem; Bapt; from N. T.

BABBIT E. millwright; Andalusia ; rep; from Massachusetts .

Babbit J. blacksmith; Andalusia ; dem; 0.

BA LLARD JAMES W. Wagon and Carriage Manufactvirer; Andalusia; was born in Stanton, Augusta Co., Va., on Aug. 8,1833; Rep; owns house, five acres of land, two shops, and three lots, valued at §3,000; was brought up in his native Co., and educated in the public schools of Stanton, and Lexington College, at Lexington, Va.; learned his trade in Weston, Lewis Co.; came to Davenport, Iowa, in April, 1855, and worked in a plow factory ; in June of that year came to Andalusia, engaged in his present business one year, and then in general merchandising, grain, and lumber business, until 1861; on Dec. 2,1856, married Miss Sarah E. Arrasmith, of Andalusia; his wife having been removed by death, he subsequently .married Miss Anna A. Omara, of Edgington Township; he has six children: Emma J., by his first marriage, J. Wells, Edward H., John H., Katie L., and Anna, by his second; on Feb. 22,1862, enlisted in Co. B, 65th I. V. I.; was 1st Lieut, resigned, reenlisted as Capt. of Co. G, 47th Regt.; was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry, in the fall of 1862, was paroled, exchanged, and went to the front in the spring of 1863; was honorably discharged at the close of the war; was elected Justice of the Peace in 1859, held the office ten years, then resigned, and held the office of Supervisor of his town two years; is now Justice of the Peace; has held other town offices.

Brandenburg E. hackman: Andalusia. dem; born Ill.

Ballard John H. carpenter; Andalusia ; dem; U. B.; fromVa.

Barnes Geo. C. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Andalusia ; rep; from Ohio .

Bean J. L. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O.Andalusia; rep; from Ohio .

Beaumont B. mason; Andalusia ; Cath; Eng.

Benedict Melinda, milliner; Andalusia ; Presb; Ind.

Bennett Geo. H. laborer; Andalusia ; rep; Meth; from Ohio .

BETHURAM J. C. Merchant at Andalusia ; was born in Rockcastle Co., Ky. , on Feb. 26,1808 ; Rep; Bapt; he owns ten town lots, and three dwelling houses; also a half interest in twenty-six lots and one brick store; he was brought up in his native Co., and educated in the public schools; taught school during the winter for several years; on July 14, 1830, married Miss Nancy Debord; in 1841, moved to Montgomery Co., Mo., and located on a farm; came to Mercer Co., Ill., in 1852, to Andalusia in 1864, and has since followed the mercantile business; his wife having been removed by death, he subsequently married Mrs. Ann Jones, of Aledo, Mercer Co., Ill., by his first marriage he had ten children, all living excepting two sons; he has nine step-children, and has brought up three orphans; he has been Justice of the Peace twelve years, Assessor four years, and Deacon of his church about forty-two years.

BIGLER CHRISTIAN, Farmer; Sec. 36; P. 0. Andalusia; was born in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland, on Feb. 21, 1830; Rep; Ger. Ref.; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000; at the age of 24 years he came to Davenport, Iowa, lived there one year, then went to Buffalo, la; in 1865 mofed to where he now resides; on June 25,1854, he married Miss Rosana Benz, of his native Canton; he has three daughters Rosetta L., Wilhelmena, and Julia A.; all are living at home; his father owned a farm in Switzerland, where Mr. Bigler was brought up and educated; . he has followed farming nearly all his life; has been School Director; is now Road Commissioner.

Bogner K. farmer; Sec. 35; P. 0. Andalusia; dem; Cath; from Germany.

BONEY S. M. Farmer, Stock Feeder, and Merchant; Andalusia; was born in Armstrong Co., Penn., on March 23,1824; Rep; Meth; owns 366 acres of land, valued at $15,000, and an interest in considerable town property; was brought up and educated in his native Co.; was in the business of carpentering, merchandising and milling; and then came to this Co., in 1850; followed carpentering about three years; on Sept. 26, 1853, married Miss Nancy Riddoo, of Mercer Co., formerly of Beaver Co., Perm., her native place, where she was reared, and educated in the public schools; he came to Andulusia in August, 1863; on Feb. 18, 1804, his wife was removed by death; he subsequently married Ellen Freeman, of this township, previously from Wisconsin, where she was brought up, near Madison, educated, and taught school; he has eight children living, Mary A. and Clara, by his first wife, and Milton M., Ella J., Joseph M., Cornelia, William, and Kiltie, by his second; five deceased; he has brought up two orphans, James Grout and Elmer Boney; he is class leader in his church; was Steward for many years; is also Trustee.

BOWMAN EDWARD H. Physi- cian and Surgeon; Andalusia; born Aug. 15,1816, in Franklin, Venango Co.,Perm.; of Scotch-Irish descent on the paternal side, and of the English cavalier of Md., and the Indian hunters of Southern Penn­ on the maternal; graduated at Transyl­ vania University, Lexington, Ky., in 1841; was married the same year, to Elizabeth A. Byles, of Pleasantville, Perm., who was born in Ashford, Conn., Jan. 29,1822; in 1843, became a citizen of Rock Island Co., which has since been his home; went overland to California in 1852; mined ex­tensively; returned in 1854 and settled in Edgington, doing an extensive, efficient, and laborious practice; in 1860, he was elected Circuit Clerk; the war drew the Doctor out of his easy place; he went in for three years, and served them out, ren­dering efficient and faithful service as Surgeon of the 27th Ill. Vol. Inft.; was in seventeen actions, among which were Bel- mont, Island No. 10, Stone River, Chicka- mauga, and Mission Ridge; he quit when his term of service was out, before At­lanta, as Chief Surgeon of the 3d Div. 4th A. C., leaving forty surgeons and assist ant surgeons, who had been under his command, and who were his able and effi­cient co-operators; honorably discharged, he is spending the evening of .his days at his pleasant home, Oakland; he is a firm believer in "The Eternal and Universal;" he takes pleasure in contemplating a church of "The Illini," where true man­ hood will be the only requirement and aim of its members; he has four sons and two daughters, all grown: Edward H., Jr., Andrew W., Mathew B., Samuel C., and Annette and Blanche.

Brandenburg E. hackman; Andalusia ; dem; born Ill.

Bremer H. farmer; Sec. 29; P.O.Andalu­ sia; Germany.

Britton J. H. mason; P. 0. Andalusia; dem; from Ohio.

Brookman John H. shoemaker; Andalusia; dem; Cath; from Virginia.

Brown L. H. farmer; Andalusia; dem; N.Y.

Bromley John C. steamboat engineer, and ferryman at Andalusia; from England.

Brownlee Geo. W. wagon-maker; Andalusia ; dem; from Penn.

Bruner L. retired farmer; Andalusia; rep; Free Meth; from K Y.

Brusso F. laborer; Andalusia; Germany.

BUFFUM JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 26; P. 0. Andalusia; was born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, on Feb. 5,1825; owns 320 acres of land, valued at $14,000; in 1826, he moved with his parents to Fulton Co., Ill., and to this Co. in 1836; since 1850, he has been engaged in farming, dealing in stock, and farm produce; he is one of the early settlers in this Township; on Dec. 12, 1850, he married Miss Sarah Raymer, of Edgington, formerly from New York, her native State ; he has six sons, Rinnah W., John M., Ira H., Sampson H., Frank, and Grant; Rep; has held the office of Supervisor of his town eight terms ; has been School Treasurer nineteen years, and has been three times elected Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors; he is Trustee for the Methodist and Baptist churches.

Buffum Jno.M. farmer; Sec. 26 ; P. O. Andalusia ; rep ; born this Co.

Buffum M. teamster ; Andalusia; rep ; U. B. ; born Illinois.

Buffum Rinnah W. grain dealer; P. O. Andalusia; rep; born Illinois.

Buffum Seth R. cheese manufacturer; Andalusia; rep; Univ; from Ohio.

Burdick J. painter; Andalusia; Rep; Vt

OMAR D. shoemaker; Andalusia; dem; from New York.

Cleland Dr. Jno. Andalusia ; rep ; Penn.

COBB G. A. Merchant at Andalusia; was born in Penn., on May 31, 1846 ; Rep ; owns a house, two lots, and half-interest in a stock of goods valued at $3,000; at the age of one year moved with his parents to Vanwert Co., O. ; in 1859, came to Andalusia, and engaged in clerking tor five years, and then went into the grain business two years, then merchandising, which business hie has followed ever since; in May, 1864, he enlisted in Co. G, 140th I. V. I. ; was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term of service ; on Sept. 19, 1872, married Miss Ella Thompson, of Andalusia; she was edu­ cated here, and at Milan; he has one daughter, Estella M., and a son, Henry A.

Conner A. carpenter ; Andalusia ; dem ; N. Y.

Conner D. laborer; Andalusia; rep; Bapt; from N. Y.

Conner R. carpenter; Andalusia; rep; Bapt; from N. Y.

Conner W. H. steamboat engineer; Andalusia ; dem ; from N. Y.

COZAD JAMES, M. B. Physician and Surgeon; Andalusia; was born in Mercer, Mercer Co., Penn., on July 9, 1836 ; owns 170 acres of land in Edgington Township, valued at $6,000, and property in Andalusia valued at $3,000 ; he moved with his parents to Lee Co., Iowa, in 1846 ; to Whiteside Co., Ill., in 1851, where he taught school, and studied medicine preparatory to taking a collegiate course of medical instruction; he graduated at Rush Medical College, on Jan. 24, 1866 ; he is a member of the Iowa and Illinois Central District Medical Association; is also a member of the Illinois State Medical Society, and of the American Medical Association ; in 1866, he came to Andalusia, Rock Island Co., and has since resided here and practiced his profession ; in politics he is a Republican, and has been Supervisor of his town; on Dec. 11, 1867, he married Miss Martha Mitchell, of Fulton, Whiteside Co., Ill.: she is the daughter of David Mitchell, deceased, who was the first County Treasurer of that county, and an efficient Deacon of the Presbyterian Church; Dr. Cozad has two sons, James M. and Louis E., and two daughters, Clara I. and Letitia G.

Cunningham J. R. Metropolitan Hotel ; Andalusia: rep; from N. Y.

Cunningham Win. dealer in Patent Star Churns ; rep ; from Ohio.

Cushman O. D. lime and sand dealer; Andalusia ; rep ; from Mass.

DAVIS J. N. mason; Andalusia; rep; from New York.

Desarto H. H. druggist; Andalusia; dem; Luth , from Russia.

Dill B. carpenter; Andalusia; rep; Infidel;from N. Y.

Docherty Jno. retired farmer; Andalusia; dem ; from .N J.

EBERHART A. G. engineer; Andalusia ; rep; Bapt; from Penn.

Eberhart J. R. carpenter; Andalusia; rep; Meth ; born Illinois.

Ekstrom Axel F. insurance agent; Andalusia; rep; Bapt; from Sweden.

FINLEY D. farmer; Sec. 33; P. 0. Andalusia ; dem ; Meth ; from Penn.

Freeman M. laborer; Andalusia ; dem; Ill.

Freeman Wm. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Andalusia ; rep ; from Ohio.

Furgusson Jas. S. wagon-maker ; Andalusia ; rep ; Bapt ; from Mass.

Furst J. farmer; P. 0. Andalusia; rep; Prot from Switzerland

Furst J. J. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O.Andalusia ; rep ; from Switzerland.

GARDNER JAS. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Andalusia ; rep ; from Penn.

Gardener J. C. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Andalusia ; dem ; from England.

'Glazier E. laborer; Andalusia; dem ; Ill.

Griffin Geo. laborer; Andalusia; born Ill.

Griffin J. farmer; Sec. 36; P. 0. Andalusia ; dem ; born Ill.

Griswold J. teamster ; Andalusia ; rep ; U. B. ; from Ohio.

HARRIS H. auctioneer; Andalusia ; rep; Ind.

Hartman A. farmer; Sec. 36; P. 0. Andalusia ; dem; Luth; Germany.

HARTMAN ALBERT, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Andalusia; was born in Berlin, Germany, on May 24,1S53; Dem; Lnth; at the age of five years came with his parents to Rock Island city, via New York and Chicago; he was six weeks crossing the ocean, in a sail vessel; lived nine years in Rock Island; moved to Rockingham, Iowa, remained about five years, engaged with his folks in gardening, then came to Andalusia, and with, them engaged in their present business of farming; he was educated in Rock Island and Rockingham, where he attended the public schools during the winter and the German schools in the summer; in this way he became a German and English scholar.

Hayes Alex, carpenter; Andalusia; rep; U. B.; from Ohio.

Healy E. R. farmer; Sec. 34; rep; Mass.

Healy F. farmer; Sec. 34; Andalusia; rep; from Iowa.

Herman S. laborer; Andalusia; Cath; Ger.

Hill Jas. laborer; Andalusia; rep; U. B.;from England.

HOFER JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 36; P. 0. Andalusia; was born in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland, on Dec. 21, 1826; Rep; Ger. Ref; owns 290 acres of land, valued at $12,000; was brought up and educated in his native country; came to Davenport, via New York, Chicago, and Rock Island, in 1854; lived there one year; on June 25, of that year, married Miss Catharine Bigler, of his native Canton, where she was brought up and educated, and came to Davenport in 1854; the following year he moved to Buffalo, Iowa, and in 1866, to where he now resides ; he has six sons, Frederick J., Ludwig A., Christian J., August H., Theodore A., Henry E., and two daughters, Lisetta, and Annie W. M.; all at home; he is School Director.

Hotchkiss C. gardener; Andalusia; rep; Bapt; from Conn.

Houston J. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O.Andalu­ sia ; dem; from Switzerland.

HOUSTON O. C. House and Fresco Painter and Grainer; Andalusia; was born in Hamilton, Butler Co., 0., on Nov. 1,1833; Dem; he belongs to the family of Houstons formerly of Rockbridge Co., Va., of which Gen. Sam. Houston, of Texas, was a member; Mr. Houston was brought up and educated in his native city, and served his apprenticeship at the art of painting in Cincinnati, Ohio; he came to Rock Island Co. in February, 1854, and has since then resided here and in Mercer Co., and followed the business of painting, excepting during his service in the Union Army, in which he was wounded; he is now a pensioner.

JOHNSON E. B. farmer; Sec. S3; P. O. Andalusia; dem; Ind.

Jenkins J. laborer; Andalusia ; from Perm.

Johnson J. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Andalusia; dem; born Illinois .

Johnson Jas. farmer; Andalusia ; dem; Ill.

Johnson R farmer; Sec. 30; Andalusia ; dem; from N. Y.

Jones A. A. carpenter; Andalusia ; rep; Bapt; from Ohio .

Jones D. L. laborer; Andalusia ; rep; Ohio .

Jones E. engineer; Andalusia ; rep; Ohio .

Jones Wm. steamboating; P. O. Andalusia; rep; from Ohio .

KANE J. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Andalusia ; rep; Bapt; from Ireland .

Kane Jno. farmer; Sec. 31; P. 0. Andalusia ; rep; Bapt; from Ireland .

Kell D. farmer; Andalusia ; rep; Ohio .

Kennedy S. farmer; Sec.25; P.O.Andalusia; dem; from Penn.

Kenworthy S. retired; Andalusia ; dem; from England .

Klihn P. laborer; Andalusia ; from Ger.

LEAMAN S. laborer; Andalusia ; dem; from Maine .

Longabaugh A. fanner; P. O. Edgington; dem; Bapt; from Penn.

M'AFEE A. farmer; Sec. 36; rep ; from Ireland .

McGovern B. farmer; P. O. Andalusia: Cath; from Ireland .

McNutt Alex, farmer; P. O. Andalusia; dem; from Ohio .

Marshall S. farmer; Andalusia ; rep; Presb; from Penn.

Meyer F. R. blacksmith; P. 0. Andalusia ; Luth; from Ger.

Meyer J. saloon-keeper; Andalusia ; Luth; from Ger.

Millett J. miner; P.O. Andalusia; Prot; from England .

Moore D. C. fanner; Andalusia ; rep; Meth; from Pennsylvania .

MosherA. H. farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Andalusia ; dem; from Ohio .

Mosher H. blacksmith; Andalusia ; dem; from New York .

Mosher J. H. farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Andalusia; dem; from New York .

Mosher W. W. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Andalusia; dem; born Illinois .

MOUNTS WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Andalusia; born in Washington, Washington Co., Penn., Sept 14, 1824; Rep; owns 80 acres land, value $3,000; at the age of one year moved with his parents to Sharon, Mercer Co., Pa., where he was brought up and educated in the public schools, and at which place his father followed carpentering; in about the year 1840 he went to live with his uncle, O. McGarvey, the owner of a grist mill in Venango Co, and worked for him at milling about four years; then returned to Sharon; in the winter worked in the Iron Works, and during the summer at boating on the canal; came to this Co. in 1850, and engaged in his present business; married Anna Furst, of Andalusia, Nov. 25, 1857; she was formerly from Switzerland, her native place, where she was brought up and educated; they have two children, John F., born July 16, 1859, and Emma P., Jan. 26,1862.

NELSON WM. A. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Andalusia; dem; Meth; Indiana.

Nokes Geo. miner; P. O. Andalusia; Prot; from England.

OLDHAM A. farmer; P.O. Andalusia; rep; Bapt; from Penn.

PARKER ASA, Postmaster; Andalusia ; rep; Bapt; from Pennsylvania .

PARMENTER LORENZO, Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Edgington; born in Bernardstown, Franklin Co., Mass., March 31, 1818; Rep; Bapt; owns 265 acres land here, value 13,000, and property in Minn, worth $2,000; he is one of the pioneers of this Co.; came here in June, 1838, to the farm where he resides in the spring of 1843; married Miss Kezia Robbins, of Illinois City, May 13, 1841; she was formerly from Westmoreland Co., Penn., her native place; she came with her parents to that village in 1838; he has four sons, Elwin E., now a lawyer and Co. Attorney at Rock Island, Edward L. and George D., farmers in Jasper Co., Iowa, and Willard E., now running the home farm, Mr. Parmenter having retired from the business; has been Supervisor of this town, School Trustee, etc.

Parmenter W. farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Edgington.

Peterson I. J. Pedler; Andalusia; rep; Meth; from New York.

Phillips N. P. farmer; P.O. Andalusia; rep; Meth; born Illinois.

Pierce Pliny, teacher; P.O. Andalusia; from Iowa.

Prescott 0. F. laborer; Andalusia; Ind.

ROBERTS I. N. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Andalusia; born Illinois .

ROBISON MATTHEW, Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Edgington; born in Warren Co., Ill., Nov. 10,1832; Rep; Bapt; owns 155 acres land, value $8,500; at an early age came here with his parents, in the fall of 1834; is the son of James Robison, prominent in the history of this Tp.; has been a farmer all his life; married Miss Sidney Robbins, of Andalusia, Dec. 31, 1857; she died Jan.28,1868; married Miss Caroline M. Sloan, of Buffalo Prairie, Oct. 26,1869; he has one daughter, Alice R. and three sons, James 0., Elias S. and William H.; has been School Director twelve years, and Road Commissioner five years.

Rose D. laborer; P.O. Andalusia.

ROSS ROBERT, Blacksmith and Wagon Maker; Andalusia: born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., June 29, 1820, Dem; Meth; owns a house, shop and eight lots, value $2,000; his father having died, Mr. Ross, at the age of fourteen years, went to Somerset Co., remained about two years; learned his trade there and in his native Co.; in 1887 went to Marietta, 0.; came to Rock Island in 1840; located where Milan is situated in 1843, and followed his business until 1867; was P.M. during the administration of Pres. Pierce; was Constable twelve years, Assessor and Collector, Road Com. of the Town Council of Camden Mills, and the first City Marshall ; married Miss Susan Davis, of that city, July 15, 1849; came here in 1867; engaged in his present vocation; has been three times elected Justice of Peace; has three children, James, Lizzie A. and Charles; has been Class Leader in his church, and Supt. of the Sabbath School .

ROTH BENJAMIN, Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Andalusia; born in Berks Co., Pa., Oct. 20,1814; Dem; U.B.; owns 80 acres land, value $3,000; he was brought up and educated in his native Co.; followed the business of farming, also that of weaving; in 1836 moved to Northum­ berland Co., where, Nov. 25,1840, he married Miss Elizabeth Parker, of Milton, in that Co.; came to Muscatine Co., Iowa, in the spring of 1854, and in the fall to Edgington Tp., this Co.; here Ms wife was removed by death, Feb. 11, 1861; has six children living, Mary J. Sutliff, now residing on a farm in Jasper Co., Iowa; Margaret E., Reuben P., Susan H. and Rebecca A., residing at home, and Sarah E. Asquith,on a farm in Mercer Co.; three dead; he moved to where he resides in Feb., 1876. Roth R. farmer; P.O. Andalusia; rep; from Pennsylvania.

Rursch John, tailor; Andalusia; rep; Cath; from Germany.35: P.O.

SCHMIDT WM. farmer; Sec. 35; Andalusia ; from Germany .

Seeger Wm. laborer; Andalusia; dem; Luth; from Pennsylvania.

SEWARD CHARLES N. Dealer in Hardware and Mfgr. of Tinware; Andalusia; born in Madison Co., N.T., June 25, 1844; Rep; Bapt; owns two lots, a dwelling house, store and stock of goods, value $2,000; at the age of six years he came with his parents to Boone Co., Ill., and in about 1855 to Camden Mills, now Milan, where he was brought up, educated and learned his trade; he is the son of Lester S. Seward, who, while in Co. A, 93d I.V.I., died at Vicksburg, Sept., 1863; came to Andalusia in May, 1868, worked at his trade, and went into business for himself, Aug., 1874; married Miss Ella J. Babcock, of Milan, Jan. 12,1876; she was formerly from this village, arid was born in Pittsfield, Pike Co., Ill., Oct. 17,1852: in 1852 came with her parents to Andalusia, and moved lo Milan in 1875; she taught school for several years; he has one daughter, Flora T.; he is Clerk and Trustee of his church; has been Sabbath School Supt.

Shoback J. gardener; dem; Cath; Germany.

Simmons E. potter; dem; from Vermont. .

Simmons T. mason; rep; Ind.

SMITH: ARISTACHUS, farmer ;Sec. 25; P. 0. Andalusia, was born in Parkman, Geauga Co., Ohio, on March 24, 1820; Rep; owns 120 acres of land valued at $5,000; he was brought up at farming in his native Co., and educated in the Public Schools; he has always followed the business of Farming; on Aug. 17,1854, married Miss Belinda Net- terfield, of Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, born Oct. 15, 1829, where she was reared and educated; at the age of ten years moved with her parents to DeKalb Co., Ind.; her parents were soon removed by death and she returned to Warren, her native place; they came to this Co. in 1857; have two sons, Loren A., born May 28,1855, and William L., March 20,1857, now farming at home; they were educated here; two daughters, Emma M., born Sept. 26, 1859, who is a German and English scholar, and a student of the Rock Island High School, and Ida M., May 22,1864, attending school here; one son deceased; he has been School Director seven years.

SMITH A. W. Harness Maker, Andalusia; was born in Columbia Co., Pa., on July 1,1831; came to this Co. in 1865; Rep; U. B.; owns house and lot valued at $700; he was brought up and educated in his native Co.; moved to Illinois in 1853; followed his trade; returned in 1856; taught school in Danville, Montour Co., in 1860-1; on March 5,1861, married Miss Susan Clackner, of Washingtonville, Montour Co., her native place, where she was educated; she is the daughter of Col. Clackner; Mr. Smith enlisted in April, 1861, in the Iron Guards of Columbia Co.; on Aug. 18, 1861, in the 28th Pa. V. I., transferred to Capt. Knap's Battery E., and Veteranized in this Co.; was in the battles of Cedar Mountain, the memorable battles of Antietam and Gettysburg, also those of Wahatchie, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Ringgold, the Atlanta Campaign, and Gen. Sherman's celebrated march to the sea; was honorably discharged in June, 1865; he has one son, Robert C., born May 18,1872; he is Road Commissioner, and has held the offices of Justice of the Peace and Tax Collector. Smith Frank S. teacher; Andalusia ; rep; U. B.; from Penn.

Smith L. A. farmer; Sec. 25; P.'O. Andalu­ sia ; rep; from Ohio .

SMITH WIILIAM, Dealer in Lumber and Grain; Andalusia; was born in Chautaugua Co.; N. T., on Jan. 18, 1826; Rep; U. B.; owns three lots and a dwelling house; also one-half interest in seventeen lots, a warehouse, dwelling, hotel, planing mill, lumberyard, and office, valued at $15,000; at about three years of age moved with his parents to Ashtabula Co., Ohio; in 1840, to Venanga Co., Pa.; he was brought up and educated in Ohio and Pa.; on Dec. 28, 1S48, married Miss Cynthia Smith, of Warren Co., Pa.; she was formerly from Chautauqua, her native place, and educated there and in Warren Co., Pa.; he moved to Wisconsin in the spring of 1855; engaged in Lumbering and Farming; in the spring of 1860 came to this place, and has followed the business of dealing in lumber and grain, to which he has recently added that of a Grist and Planing Mill; he has five children, E. R. Smith, a Physician at Edgington; Frank S., a Graduate of West­ ern College, Iowa, born July 31, 1853; Walter C., April 5, 1857, in the Grocery business here; Nellie M., April 13, 1865; and Willie, Nov. 19, 1871, now at home; has been Supervisor two years, Assessor, one; is now Justice of the Peace, Class Leader, and Trustee of his Church.

Smith W. C. laborer; P. O. Andalusia: rep; from Ohio .

Smith W. C. merchant; P. O. Andalusia; U. B.; from. Wisconsin .

Snell B. retired farmer; P. O. Andalusia; rep; from Ohio .

Stender J. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Andalu­ sia; rep; from Germany .

STROHMEIER CHARLES F. Harness Maker at Andalusia; was born in Wertenberg, Germany, on Oct. 26,1846; Luth; owns a dwelling house, a shop, and three lots; at the age of five years came with his parents to Louisville, Ky.; re­ mained about four years; in 1805, to Davenport, Iowa; to Buffalo the following year; he returned to Davenport in 1860, where he learned his trade; came to An­ dalusia in 1869; went into business for himself, and has continued in it ever since; on Feb. 13, 1872, married Miss Wilhel-mena Marti, of Buffalo, Iowa; she was educated in Davenport; he has two sons, John B., born Feb. 2,1873, and Charles L., Nov. 28,1874; and a daughter, Elma S., born Dec. 11,1876.

Strohmeier J. carpenter; P. 0. Andalusia ; rep; Luth; from Germany .

TEALOR F. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Andalusia ; from Switzerland

Templeton I. H. carpenter; P. O. Andalusa; rep; U. B.; from New York .

Thompson A. druggist; P. O. Andalusia; rep ; from New York .

Thompson Chas. lumber; P. 0. Andalusia ; rep ; from New York .

Thompson Chas., Sr. P. 0. Andalusia ; rep; from New York .

THOMPSON H.S. Grist and Planing Mill ; Dealer in Lumber and Grain ; Andalusia; he was born in Livingston Co., N. Y., on Feb. 23, 1871 ; Rep ; U. B. ; owns four lots and a dwelling house, also one-half interest in seventeen lots, one hotel, warehouse, a dwelling house, planing mill, lumber yard and office, valued at f 15,000; was brought up and educated in his native Co.; came to Edgington Tp. with his parents in 1846 ; on Oct. 30, 1853, married Miss Mary M. Buffum, of Andalusia, formerly from Fulton Co., her native place; at an early age she moved to this Co. with her parents ; her father, Jonathan Buffum, built and kept the first hotel in Rock Island, in which city she was educated ; Mr. Thompson moved to Mercer Co. in January, 1854; engaged in farming; came to this place in the spring of 1862, and engaged in the lumber business; he has five daughters, Ella S., Kittle H., Henrietta S., Fannie L., and Edna C. ; has been School Trustee ; is Church Trustee ; hsa been Sabbath School Superintendent for many years.

Thompson J. R. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Andalusia; dem; Meth; from N. H.

VANDERVEER B. merchant; Andalusia;rep; Bapt; from Ohio .

VALLEY GUARD BRASS BAND, of Andalusia ; organized July, 1876; have good instruments; they cost $515 ; band wagon and uniforms, $125 ; is composed of the following members: Charles Houston, Pres.; R. W. Buffum, Musical Director; Warren Conner, Leader; Ira Buffum, Sec.; Charles Eberhart, Cor. Sec.; John Buffum, Treas.; Sampson Buffum, Frederick Brusso, Charles Ross, William Cunningham, O. D. Cush- man, David L. Jones, A. Fayette Parker, Charles Burgoyne, and John Britton ; this band is practicing regularly, and is prepared to discourse good music at any entertainment where band music is desired; picnics, excursions, and celebrations made a specialty; address the Band, at Andalusia, Ill.

WAKLEY S. C. lumber; Andalusia; dem ; from Penn.

Walton J. laborer; Andalusia; dem; In

Walker Win. P. butcher-, Andalusia ; deni; Ind.

Walton Is. farmer; P. O. Andalusia; deni; Bapt; Ind.

WaltonZ. farmer; Sec. 35; P.O.Andalu­ sia ; dem; Ind.

Weaverling P. farmer; P. O. Andalusia; rep; from Penn.

Weaverling J. W. laborer; P. O. Andalusia; rep; U. B.

WELLS RINNAH, Deceased; late of Andalusia; died April 15, 1877; was a farmer; Sec. 23; was born near Fair- field,Wayne Co., Ill., on May 14,1821; Rep; owned 520 acres of land, valued at $25,000; at the age of seven years he came with his parents to this Co., in the spring of 1828; his older brothers built a cabin the preceding fall near what was the old county poor-house, on the Milan and Rock Island road, about two miles from the latter city; the family lived in this cabin one year, then in a more commodious log house; in 1837, they built and lived in the two story frame building known as the Old Poor-House; Mr. "Wells was brought up in this locality, and was educated in the public schools; was Deputy Sheriff, for his brother Lucius, one term; in company with his father, he established a ferry across Rock River, below Vandruffs Island; in 1847, he was again Deputy Sheriff for S. S. Guyer, now County Judge; this year, on Feb. 25, he married Miss Hannah Buffum, of Andalusia, formerly of Fulton Co., her native place; at an early age she came with her parents to Stephenson—now Rock Island city—where she was educated; in 1844, she moved to this Township, and taught school one term; Mr. Wells moved to Fremont—now Zuma—in 1848; was the first Supervisor of that Township, and one of the first in the Co.; held the office for three years; came here in 1865; was elected Supervisor in 1866-7, and 1877; although agriculture was his principal occupation here, he was also engaged in the grain, agricultural implement and hardware business; Mr. Wells was a man of considerable prominence, highly appreciated, and a member of the Wells family who, in County, State and National affairs, have acquired a celebrity much esteemed by the people; Mrs. Wells survives her husband, with five daughters: Mrs. Mary L. Atwood, widow; Mrs. Clara Kenworthy, wife of J. T. Kenworthy, of Rock Island; Ella, Lucy, and Amanda, now at home.

Wenks A. makes lime; Andalusia; rep; Bapt; from Ger.

Westbay J. B. blacksmith; Andalusia; rep; from Penn.

Wetzel J. laborer; P. O. Andalusia; Penn.

Willhite Chas. farmer; P. 0. Andalusia; dern; born Illinois.

Woolsey D. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Andalusia ; rep; from ST. Y.

YOUNG O. farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Andalusia ; dem; from N. Y.

Young Wm. R. farmer;' Sec. 35; P. O. Andalusia; dem; from N. Y.