EDGINGTON TOWNSHIP.

ASHBAUGH A. druggist; P. 0. Reynolds, Ill.; rep; Meth.

ASQUITH JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 27; PO. Reynolds; born in Yorkshire, Eng., Nov. 4, 1819; came to this Co. in 1842; Dem; Meth; owns 347 acres of land, worth $17,390; has been Road Commissioner 12 years; School Director; is Steward and Trustee of his Church; on Dec. 24, 1859, married Miss Sarah A. Webster, of Edgington; has three sons, John E., Albert J ., and Arthur L., living ; and three daughters, Sarah J., Aima M., and Elizabeth E.

Baker S. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Edgington;dem ; from New York.

Baker Wm. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Edgington; dem; from New York.

Ball S. P. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Taylor

Ridge ; dem ; from Penn.

Barkman D. farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Edgington; dem; from Penn.

Barmington F. farmer; Sec. 17; P. 0. Edgington ; dem ; born Illinois.

Bateman E. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Taylor Ridge; rep; Bapt

Bateman F. P. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Taylor Ridge; rep; Bapt; born Illinois.

Blakely J. farmer; Sec. 25; rep; Illinois.

Blakeley N. farmer; Sec. 25; rep; Illinois.

Boltinghouse J. farmer; P. 0. Edgington;dem ; from Ohio.

Boltinghouse L. C. farmer; P. O. Edgington; dem; Ind.

Bopes D. farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Edgington; rep; Bapt; from Penn.

Bowes J. farmer ; Sec. 23 ; rep ; Ireland.

Brown J. W. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Edgington ; dem ; born Illinois.

BROWN JOHN J. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Edgington; was born, in Crawford Co., Ind., on March 1, 1821; Dem; Bapt; owns 70 acres of land valued at $4,000 ; in the spring of 1832 he moved to Hendersonville, Knox Co., and was compelled to move into the fort then for protection against the Indians for awhile; lie lived at this place until 1846; on May 12, 1842, married Miss Jane Boltinghouse, of that place, formerly from Washington Co., Ind.. her native Co.; he came to Edgington in the spring of 1846, to where he now resides in 1849; has one son, John W., and four daughters, Mary E., Rebecca A., Eliza J., and Sarah E.; has been Constable 12 years; he and his wife were educated in the Public Schools.

Browning M. carpenter; P. 0. Edgington; rep; from Penn.

Brubaker J. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Edging, ton; dem; from Penn.

BrurnerA. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Hamlet; rep; Presb; Ind.

Bruiner W. B. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Edgington; rep; Meth; from Penn.

Buckley F. farmer; P. 0. Edgington; dem; from Germany.

Byers J. M. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Hamlet; dem; from Georgia.

Byers R. M. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Hamlet; dem; from Georgia.

CARMICHAEL C. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Hamlet; rep; Bapt; from Ohio.

Carothers S. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Taylor Ridge; dem; from Ohio.

CARPENTER HENRY B. Farmer and Stock Feeder; Sec. 19; P. O. Edgington ; born in Lycoming Co., Pa.; on April 17, J851; Rep; he and Charles Tittering- ton own 513 acres of land valued at $25,650; at an early age, in 1854, he came with his parents to where he now resides; he was educated in our Public Schools.

Carpenter J. farmer; P.0. Edgington; rep; from Penn.

CAVETT ELI C. Carpenter; Edgington ; was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., on Sept 18,1832; Dem; Bapt; owns 60 acres of land valued at $3,600, and a dwelling house and one-half acre in the village valued at $900; he was brought up and educated in his native Co., where he learned the carpenters' and joiners' trade, which he has followed for about 28 years; came to Bdgington in Oct., 1854, returned to Pa., and on Jan. 1, 1856, married Miss Eliza Osborn, of Westmoreland Co., Pa., in which Co. she was born, brought up, and educated; he again came to Edging-ton, in Feb. of that year; has three chil­ dren, Priscilla J., Robert W, and Harry D.; he has been School Director 8 years; is and has been Road Commissioner 12 years, and is now Clerk and Treasurer of the Board, is also Town Clerk and School Trustee; was elected J. P., and was also Trustee of the Antioch Bapt Church.

CLAPP JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 1; P. p. Andalusia; was born in Darke Co., Ohio, on Oct. 8,1822; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; he owns 160 acres of land valued at $9,000; on Oct. 28, 1847, married Miss Elizabeth Weaver, of his native Co.; he has two sons, John C., Addison A., and three daughters, Sadie J., Mary E., and Lila M.

CLARK JOHN C. Blacksmith and "Wagon Maker; Reynolds; born in Berrian Co., Mich., on May20, 1850; Bern; owns one wagon shop, a blacksmith shop, and a dwelling house, valued at $1,000; he came to this Tp. with his parents in Oct., 1850, where he was brought up and edu- cated; on Oct. 2, 1870, married Miss Effie Hasbrook, of Pre-emption, Mercer Co., where she was born; she was educated in the Public Schools, and went to Texas in 1860; returned in 1866; he has two sons, Ray and Thomas.

CLARK WM. J.F. Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Hamlet; was born in Penn. on Sept. 28, 1844; Rep; Presb; owns 80 acres of land valued at $4,000; he came with his parents to New Boston, Ill., in 1853; to Edgington in 1867; and to where he now resides in 1876; on Feb. 17,1869, married Miss Martha Schriver, of Edgington; she was born in Blairsville, Ind. Co., Pa.; they have two sons, Fred R., born Feb. 24,1870, and Philip N., Aug. 1, 1872; he is School Director.

CLELAND REV. SAMUEL, deceased ; was born in Parish of Smithfield, Co. Down, Ireland, Aug. 16,1798, of Scotch descent; he graduated at Glasgow University, Scotland; studied Theology at Belfast College, Ireland, under the "Rev. Dr. Harma; came to the United States in the year 1826; was ordained as Minister in the Presbyterian Church, June 26, 1828, in Ohio; after having had charge of the Presbyterian Church in Wayne Co., Ohio, six years, resigned and moved to Sidney, taking the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church in that place, remaining there till the death of his wife, whose maiden name was Eliza Hardman, to whom he was married June 5,1829, from Belfast, Ireland; she died Sept. 22, 1839,leaving four children, David J., born July, . 10, 1831, who married Margarite Bettv; John H., Nov. 10, 1832, married Cassle Edington; Jane C., Oct 10, 1834; Susan M., May 3,1837; he subsequently married the widow of Nathan Gest; she was Ellen B. Castner, of N. J.; he had five children bv this marriage, Samuel D., born Jan. 29,1842, who married S. C. Fisher; Chas., Sept 1, 1845, married Mary Edington; Eliza, bom March 11, 1849; Ellen, July 17, 1851, she married Dr. G. G. Craig; and Mary C., April 5, 1854; from Sidney he moved to Reding, Ohio, and having a strong desire to see the West, resigned his pastorate after three years' labor, very much against the wishes of his Church and friends; settled in Davenport, Iowa, and took charge of the Presbyterian Church; remained one year, and then re-crossed the Mississippi and assumed the care and charge of the church on Rock Island; remained there till 1848; then purchased a farm in the Tp. of Edgington, this Co.; moved to the same and became pastor of the Presbyterian Church in that town; remained there until he retired from active labors as a Minister of the Gospel, but continuing to preach occa­ sionally to needy congregations, until death removed him from all earthly labors, which occurred March 22,1865.

Conkling Cyrus, farmer; Sec. 1; P. 0. Andalusia; dem; from New York.

Crabs Wm. D. farmer; Sec.35; dem. Ohio.

CRANDALL A. S. merchant; Reynolds; was born on Oct. 2,1846 ,. in Switzerland Co., Ind.; at the age of seven years he came to this Tp. with his parents, where he was brought up and educated in the Public Schools, and subsequently took a commercial course in Bryant & Stratton Commercial College, Iowa; at the age of eighteen years commenced clerking for H. P. Beattie, of Milan, and continued in the occupation five years; then went into business for himself, at Swedona, Mercer Co, where he remained until Sept., 1876; came to Reynolds, where he owns a store and is doing business; having erected the first building in the place.

CRAWFORD, WILLIAM F. Farmer and Stock Feeder; Sec. 10; P. O. Edgington; was bom in Clark Co., Ind., on July 17, 1835; Rep; Meth; he owns 320 acres of land valued at $25,000: came to this Co. with his parents, in 1840; re­ sided here about one year; returned in 1841 to Ind., at the age of eighteen years; came to this Co.; engaged in farming; on Oct. 30, 1856, married Miss Mary E. Pierce, of Edgington; he has five sons and one daughter; in August, 1861, en­ listed in Co. A, 9th I. V. C.; was Sargeant of his Co., and with Gens. Grearison and Hatch during their raids in Tenn. and Miss.; also with Gen. A.J. Smith at the battle of Tupelo ; served his country three years and one month; was then honorably discharged; has been Sabbath School Superintendent and is Church Trustee.

Criswell W. H. H. farmer; Sec. 3; P. 0. Andalusia ; rep; Bapt; Ind.

CROPPER GEORGE E. Farmer; Sec. 12; P. 0. Taylor Ridge ; was born in Bawling Tp., this Co. , on not. 12,1846; Rep; Meth; owns 120 acres of land val­ ued at $7,000; was brought up here and educated in the Public Schools of this Co.; on Dec. 30, 1868, he married Miss Julia Zahn, of Black Hawk Tp.; she was born in the City of Rock Island, where she lived about 16 years, and received her education; he has two sons, Charles E., born Oct. 19, 1871, andiArtha, March 15, 1876.

Cunningham D. section boss; P. O.Taylor Ridge; from. Ireland .

DAVIS F. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Edging ton ; rep; Bapt; from Pennsylvania . Davis Frank, farmer; Sec. 17; P. 0. Edging ton ; rep; from West Virginia .

Davis H. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Edgington; dern; from New Jersey .

DAVIS J. M. Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Edgington; born in Buffalo Prairie tp., on March 2,1850; Dem; owns 206 acres of land, valued at $13,000; he was brought up and educated in his native town; moved on the farm where he now resides, in October, 1875; on April 15, 1871, married Miss Martha A. Spickler, of Edgington, formerly of Lancaster, Pa.; at an early age she moved from her native city to this tp., where she received her education; he has one son, Delos I., born Aug. 29,1873.

Davis Mahala, farmer; Sec. 30; P. 0. Edgington.

Differding J. harness-maker; Edgington; dem; Cath; from Germany .

DUNLAP CHAS. E. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Edgington; was born in Steubenville, Jefferson Co., 0., March 9, 1825; his father was a cabinet-maker; at the age of ten years, came with his parents to this Co., who located on the farm where he now resides, in 1835; on Aug. 11,1862, enlisted ia Co. B, 126th I. V. L; was Sergeant of the Co., over one-third of whom were lost in the service; served his country nearly three years, and at the close of the war was honorably discharged; married Miss Mary Titterington, of Edgington, Oct. 14, 1847, who was born in Ross Co., Ohio, and at an early age moved here with her parents; in religion she is Presb; they had three sons, Moses and Charles living, and Napoleon B., deceased, Aug. 11,1852, and two daughters, Mary A., living, and Jane J. Thomas, of Iowa, deceased Jan. 20, 1877; has 240 acres, worth $12,000.

BUTTON TIMOTHY, Retired Farmer; Edgington ; was born in Northfield, Franklin Co., Mass., on March 23, 1805, where he was brought up and edu­ cated in the public schools and the Deerfield Academy ; on Dec. 9, 1827, he married Adeline Maynard, of Leominster, Worcester Co., Mass., who died Dec. 23, 1832; he has two daughters, Lucy, who married Samuel Woodruff, of Hartford, Conn., where they now reside, and Adeline, who married Elisha Alexander; she taught school severel years here and in Rock Island; Mr. Dutton came to this Co. June 9, 1838, and located on a farm in this vicinity; he has lived here ever since; was elected Justice of the Peace in 1839, and has held the office 37 years; has been Town Clerk 15 years, and School Treasurer 29 years.

EBERHART CHARLES, P. O. Edging ton.

ECKERSON GEO. Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Andalusia; was born in Muscatine , Iowa , Aug. 14, 1S51 ; came to this Co. in 1861 ; Dem ; Meth ; he is the grandson of Henry Eberhart, who was one of the early settlers in this township ; also a soldier in the war for the Union .

EDGINGTON DANIEL, Farmer; Sec. 6; P. 0. Edgington; was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, March 1, 1807; Dem; Presb; he went to Brownsville, Pa., in 1823, learned the gunsmith's trade; returned in 1826 to Steubenville, Ohio, became proprietor of a shop, and worked at his trade until 1835, when he came to this Co. and entered the land where he now resides, and moved his family here the following spring ; on Feb. 9, 1832, he married Miss Mary H. Dunlap, of Steubenville, O. ; his wife having been removed by death, he subsequently married Amanda Castner, on March 26, 1874; he had six daughters and four sons, all of whom are living except one daughter ; he was elected Justice of the Peace in 1836; has been Supervisor of his town ; having disposed of 960 acres of land, he has now left 270 acres, valued at $15,000.

EDGINGTON JAS. Farmer; Sec. 32; P. 0. Edgington; born in Buffalo Prairie, this Co., March 20, 1S35; Dem; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $12,000; has been School Director 15 years ; educated here and at the schools in Geneva, Henry Co.; has always been a farmer; on April 4, 1861 , married Miss Lucy A. Schriver, of Coe tp., formerly of Pennsylvania ; he has two sons, Win. H. and Louis N. ; he was the first white child born in the Edgington settlement, and the second in the Co.

Elliott S. 0. farmer; Sec. 30; P. 0. Edging ton ; dem; from New York .

Elliott W. W. farmer; Sec. 29; Edgington; dem.

FALB H. G. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Taylor Ridge ; rep; from Switzerland . Fisher Wm. mail contractor; P. p. Edging- ton ; rep; Presb; from Connecticut . Flacherty J. Sec. 30; P. O. Edgington; dem; Cath; from Ireland .

Flacherty Jno. Sec. 31; P. 0. Hamlet; dem;

Cath; from New York .

Flowers H. W. merchant; P. O. Taylor Ridge; rep.

FOUNTAIN DAVID, Black­ smith; Edgington; was born in Middletown, Middlesex Co., Conn., on July 9, 1826; came to this Co. in 1863; Dem; owns 30 acres of land, valued at $3,000; he has worked at his trade 34 years; on Jan. 18, 1859, married Miss Adelia Hopkins, of Racine, O.; he has one son, Benjamin F., born Feb. 29,1860.

GARNETT WILLIAM, farmer; P. 0. Edgington.

GAUNT JOHK H. Farmer and Stock Breeder; Sec. 21; P. O. Edgington; was' born in England on Sept. 2,1828; came to this Co. in 1851; Dem; Meth; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $12,000; he has been Road Commissioner, Sabbath School Superintendent seven years, and Vice Pres. of the County Sabbath School Association ; on Dec. 20, 1851, married Miss Mary Brooks, of this Co., formerly of England ; he has three sons and two daughters.

G-arnett Wm. farmer; P. O. Edgington.

GOOD SAMUEL, Farmer and Well Sinker; Sec. 3; P. 0. Andalusia; was born in Warwickshire, England, Feb. 1.1824; came to Andalusia in July, 1864; Dem; Bapt; he owns 170 acres of land, valued at $6,000; has been Sabbath School Super­ intendent and Commissioner of High­ways ; in 1872 moved to where he now re­ sides; on Aug. 23, 1846, married Miss Frances Hiorns, of his native place; he has five sons, John, Daniel, David W., Alfred and Samuel, and two daughters, Hannah and Sarah E.

Gaunt Joshua F. P. 0. Edgington; dem; born Illinois .

HAZLITT J. H. farmer; P. O. Edgington; dem ;from New Jersey .

HARRIS J,L. Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Edgington; was born in St Joseph Co., Ind. Sept 17, 1837; Rep; owns 280 acres of land, valued at $14,000; at an early age moved with his parents to this Co; they went to St Joseph, Mo., in 1837, returned to Indiana in 1839, and about 1842 came to this Co., and to the farm where he is now located, in 1857; on Sept 11, 1862, he married Miss Ann Elizabeth McGrew, of Edgington, formerly of Ohio; he has two sons, George T. and Earnest L.; he went to Jasper Co., Iowa , in 1865, improved a farm, and returned in 1873 to his present home.

HELPENSTELL EMIL, Harness Maker; Reynolds; he was born in Coelu, Germany, on March 20, 1853; came to Rock Island, this Co., in 1873; Dem ; Luth; owns one lot and harness shop val- ved at $600; came to his present place of business on Feb 15; on July 30, 1876, married Miss Magdalene Smith, of Rock Island, whose father lost his life in the Union Army; Mr. Helpenstell was brought up and educated in Germany, and worked at his trade there seven years.

Moore Hibbard, farmer; Sec. 13; rep; born in this Co.

Holmes D. J. farmer; Sec. 3; P. O.Andalu­ sia; rep; Meth; from Ohio .

Holmerer Gast, wagon maker; Edgington; rep; Cath; from Germany .

HONEYCUTT STARLING,Retired Farmer; Reynolds; was born in Claybourn Co., E. Term., July 6, 1834, where he was brought up and educated; at the age of eighteen moved with his parents to Monroe Co., Ind.; in 1852, to California, engaged in Mining and Mer­ cantile business; returned in Dec., 1855; on July 17, 1856, married Miss Nancy Huntington, of Monroe Co., Ind., her native place; came to Edgington Tp. Oct., 1856; engaged in Farming; moved to Perryton Tp. in 1S61; sold his farm of 320 acres, and in April, 1877, came to Reynolds; rep; Meth; has been efficient in church matters, Sabbath School Superintendent; also Steward and Class Leader for about seventeen years; owns a house and four acres in the village, worth $3,500; also a store and one lot valued at $1,600.

Hubbard J. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Edgington; rep; from Ohio .

Hubbard Jas. farmer; Sec. 32; P. 0. Hamlet; rep: Presb; from Ohio .

HUBBARD JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 17; P. 0. Edgington; was born in Grandview, Washington Co., Ohio, on March 1,1820; Rep;owns 113 acres of land valued at $8,000; was brought up and educated in his native Co.; has always followed farming; on Nov. 23, 1841, married Miss Michal Talbott, of Brook Co., Va., where she was brought up and educated: they came to Edgington in Oct., 1854, and have a family of eight sons.

Hubbard R T. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Edgington; rep; from Ohio.

Hubbard W. A.   P. 0. Taylor Ridge; rep.

JENNINGS WM. farmer; Sec. 36; P. 0.Reynolds; rep; from Penn.

JOHNSON STORER, Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Edgington; was born in Switzerland Co., Ind. , on May 12,1827 ; came to this Co. in 1848; Dem; he owns 170 acres of land valued at $10,200; has been Collector two, and Road Commissioner six years; on Nov. 19,1848, married Miss Rusha Seaver, of this Co.; he has one son, Joseph S., and seven daughters, Sarah E., Olive E., Mary E., Georgia A., Cora I., Eliza F. and Maggie E.

JOHNSON REV. T.R. Minister, Edgington; born in Strattonville, Clarion Co., Pa., Feb. 12,1837; came to this Co. in 1865, Presb. See History of Edgington Presbyterian Church.

Joice M. farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Edgington; dem; Catk; from. Ireland .

Jones J. H. farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Edgington; dem; born Illinois .

Jones J. W. farmer; Sec. 22; P. 0. Edgington ; dem; Meth; from New York .

KELL GEO. W. Jr., farmer; See. 10; P. O. Edgington; rep; born Illinois .

KELLL GEORGE W. Farmer and Stock Feeder; Sec. 10; P. O. Edgington; was born in Steubenville, Jefferscin Co., O., on May 8, 1822; Rep; he owns 240 acres land, value $16,000; came with Cyrus Edgington to this Co. in 1835; lived with him. seven years; then engaged in farming for himself, and has continued in the business ever since; Feb. 4, 1846, married Miss Elizabeth Schooly, of this Co., formerly of Ind.; his wife was removed by death, on Feb. 5,1870; he married Elizabeth Love, of Andalusia, Feb. 4, 1872; deceased Feb. 5, 1876; he has by his first marriage five sons, George W., Charles A., Joseph M., James E. and Edgar P., and three daughters, Louisa A., Elizabeth and Catherine; his step-children are Lovina J. Love and Samuel S. Love.

Kellaher M. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Reynolds ; dern; Cath; from Perm.

Kellaher J. farmer; Sec.25; P. O.Reynolds; dem; Cath; from. Ireland.

Kelly J. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Edgington; dem; Cath; from Ireland.

Krantz J. carpenter; Edgington; dem; Luth; from Germany.

LAFLIN BENEDICT, farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Taylor Ridge ;rep; from N. Y.

Laflin B. farmer; P. O.Taylor Ridge. Laflin C.farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Edgington; dem; from New York.

Laflin C. E. farmer; Sec. 13; P. 0. Taylor Ridge; rep; born Illinois.

Leeds A. farmer; Sec. 29; Edgington; dem.

LEEDS FELIX, Retired Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Edgington; born in N. J., on Feb. 17, 1804; came to this Co. in 1841; in 1805 moved to Claremont Co., O.; on May 1, 1828, married Miss Mary A. Doughty, of that Co., her native place; moved to Indiana; lived there six years,then came to this Co.; he has three sons living, Job and Robert, farmers in Cherokee Co., Ia.; and Aaron W., living on the homestead; five daughters, Caroline Haskett, and Deborah Cunniff, in Mo.; Martha Dicky, in Mercer Co.; Lydia Marshall, in Henry Co.; and Sarah Sellers, in this tp.; Aaron W. mairied Ellen Asay,of Edgington, on Aug 27,1871; their children are Lewis M., Mary C. and Ella V.

Lloyd J. farmer; Sec. 36; P.O.Reynolds; dern; Presb; from Penn.

Lloyd J. W. farmer; P. O. Edgington;. rep.

Lloyd M. farmer; Sec. 16; Edgington; rep.

Lowe F. shoemaker; P. 0. Edgington; dem; Luth; from Germany.

McCARTEY P. tarmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Edgington; dem; Cath; Ireland.

McEntire R. L,; Sec. 24; rep; born Ill.

McEntire W. J. farmer; Sec. 24; P. 0. Taylor Ridge; rep; born Illinois.

McGinley John, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O.Taylor Ridge; rep; from Penn.

Mclntyre T. L. farmer; Sec. 24; P. 0. Tay­lor Ridge; rep; Epis; from Ireland.

McLaughlin John, farmer; Sec. 32; Bapt; from Pennsylvania.

McLaughlin M. D. farmer; Sec. 16; P. 0. Edgington; rep; Bapt; from Penn.

McNuttJ. M. farmer; Sec. 16; P. 0. Edg­ ington ; dem; born Illinois.

Markey B. farmer; Sec. 23; P. 0. Hamlet; dem; Cath; from Ireland.

MAXWELL JOSEPH, Farmer; Edgington; was born in Rock Island, March 3,1845 , Dem; he owns a house and lot in Port Byron, valued at $400; he enlisted Feb. 28, 1864, in Co. G, 47th I. V. I., and served his country until the close of the war; on Nov. 24, 1S70, married Miss Emma Duffleld, of Abingdon, Ill., where she was educated.

Miller M. carpenter; P. O. Edgington; dem; from Pennsylvania.

MILLER WM H. Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Taylor Ridge; was born in Woonsocket, R. I. March 12,1846; came to this Co. in 1847; owns 55 acres, valued at $1,650; on Jan. 31, 1871, married Miss Emma Barber, of Rock Island, formerly of England; he has one son, Charles H., and one daughter, Mary E., and one child, George Wm., deceased.

MONTGOMERY DANIEL, Farmer and Stock Feeder; P. O. Reynolds; was born in Edgington tp., Jan. 8, 1840; he was brought up here, and educated in the public schools and at Knox College, in Galesburg; went to Idaho Territory in the spring of 1864 and engaged in mining; returned in Jan., 1865; Rep; Presb; is Elder of his church; on Jan. 3, 1871, married Miss M. A. Parks, of Edgington, where she was born, raised and educated; has one son, Walter L., and three daugh­ ters, Mary W, Ella and Sadie S.; he and his brother, Robert, have 880 acres land.

MONTGOMERY ROBERT S.Farmer and Stock Feeder; P.O.Reynolds; born in Danville, Montour Co., Pa., March 30, 1836; came to Rock Island Co. with his parents in the fall of 1836; they moved upon the farm where he now resides in the spring of 1838; he enlisted in the Union Army, Aug. 1,1861, for three years; was wounded at the battle of Lexington, Mo., and afterwards discharged; again enlisted in March, 1862, and commissioned Capt. of Co. B, 65th I.V.I.; was wounded at the battle of Atlanta, and again at Columbus, Tenn.; with the exception of about one week, he commanded his Co. until the close of the war; married Miss Jane Titterington, of Edgington Tp., June 23, 1869; has four daughters and one son; he and his brother Daniel own 880 acres of land.

Montgomery Win. G. farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Edgington; rep; from Penn.

MOORE JOHN C. Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O.Reynolds; born in Green Co., Ohio, July 4, 1823; Rep; Meth; at the age of thirteen he moved with his parents to Berrien, Mich.; he was mostly educated in Ohio: in 1850 he came with his folks to Edgington; two years later he located on the farm where he now resides; married Miss Theda E. Gray, of Switzerland Co., Ind., Dec. 10, 1857; she was born there Aug. 5, 1835, and was there brought up and educated; has one son, Landon C., and three daughters, Cassie, Mamie G. and Olive E.; owns 240 acres land here, worth $15,000, 320 in Missouri, value $3,000, and 80 in Worth Co., Iowa, value $1,000.

Moore John M. farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Taylor Ridge ; rep; Ind.

Morton A. farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Andalusia; rep; Scotland .

Mudge L. D. clerk; P.O. Reynolds; dem; from New York .

OLMSTED R. B. merchant; Reynolds; rep; from Ohio .

PARKS J. H. farmer; Edgington; rep.

PARKS H. H. Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O.Taylor Ridge; born in Franklin Co., 0., July 25, 1818, where he was brought up and educated; came to this Co. in the fall of 1838, and engaged in the occupation of farming in Edgington Tp., which business he has followed ever since; married Miss Martha Gingles, of this Co., May 15,1841; she died Dec. 28, 1876; has three sons, Jonathan H. and William S., farmers, and James J., a lawyer in Rock Island; one daughter, Martha A., now the wife of Dan­ iel Montgomery, of Edgington Tp; Meth;was the first Sabbath School Supt, as well as first Steward of his church in this Tp.; was also Class Leader; Rep; has been Road Com. and School Director; gave his children 400 acres land, and has 100 acres, worth $7,000.

Parks Wm. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Edgington; rep.

Palmer P. farmer; P. O. Edgington; clem; Ohio .

Parmenter G. H. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Hamlet; dem; born Illinois .

Parmenter J. G. farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Hamlet ; dem; Presb; from Vermont .

Powers Wm. R. farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Edgington ; rep: Meth; from N.Y.

Prindable Thomas, laborer; dem; Cath; from Ireland .

Prow Albert, farmer; P.O. Edgington; dem.

Prow A. B. farmer; P.O. Edgington; dem; Ind.

Prow M farmer; P.O. Edgington; dem; Ind.

RADEL A. blacksmith; P.O. Edgington; dem; Cath; from Germany .

Raymer S. H. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Edgington ; dem; from Is ew York.

Rell J. teamster; Edgington; Ohio .

Richardson D. farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Edging ton; dem; Ind.

Rinker A. sells agl. impts.; P.O. Edgington; dem; from Pennsylvania .

ROBINSON ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Edgington; born in Parke Co., Ind., Nov. 17,1829; Rep; Bapt; owns 115 acres land, value $5,500; is the son of Jas. Robison, a pioneer well known to the early settlers of this Tp.; at the age of one year moved with his parents to Warren Co., Ill., soon afterward to this Co., in the fall of 1834, and in 1857 to where he now resides; married Miss Sarah A. Bell, of Edgington, formerly of Ind., her native State, Aug. 19, 1852; they have one son, John S., and five daughters, Nancy J., Purley E., Veritus, Sarah B. and Florence; he enlisted in Co. B, 126th I.V. L, in 1862; served his country two years; was honorably discharged Sept. 4,1864.

ROBINSON WINTHROP, Farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Edgington; was born in Dearborn Co., Ind., July 23,1826; Rep; owns 292 acres land, value $17,520; at an early age moved with his parents to Switzerland Co., Ind.; was brought up there and educated in the public schools; came to Edgington in Oct., 1849; has always been a farmer; married Miss Maria Ransom, of Switzerland Co., Ind., March 25,1849; she was formerly of Herkimer Co., N.Y., where she was born Oct. 16,1828, brought up and educated; he has two daughters, Sarah F. and Bertha H.

Roose Frank, student; P.O. Edgington; rep; born Illinois .

ROOSE SAMUEL, Farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Edgington; was born in Stark Co., O., Feb. 17, 1829; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, value $5,000; was brought up and educated in his native Co.; came to Moline in 1850, and engaged in the saw­mill business for several years in that city, Davenport and Rock Island. While in Moline he married Miss Amanda Berger, of that place, formerly of Penn., her native State; at the age of ten years she came to Moline with her parents, and was educated in the public schools; he has two sons, Franklin F. and George EL, and four daughters, Elizabeth C., Ella M., Ida M., and Nannie M.; he is School Director and Trustee of his church.

Rush A. teacher; P. 0.'Edgington; dem; from Pennsylvania.

SCHRIVER HARVEY, farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Hamlet; rep; from Penn.

SCHOONMAKER MARTIN,

Merchant; Edgington ; born in Green Co., N.Y., Oct. 2, 1834, where he was brought up and educated in the public schools; came to this place in 1856; engaged in farming; afterwards sold agl. impts. about three years, and in 1873 went into general merchandizing, buying stock and selling agl. impts., in which business he is now engaged; has been Tax Collector two years; is P. M.; has five acres of land, two stores, two dwellings, and a 7-ton Fairbanks scales in the village; worth in all, $6,500.

SchriverP. B. farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Ham­let; rep; from Pennsylvania.

Schriver W. H. farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Ham­ let; rep; from Pennsylvania.

Seaver Chas. T. farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Edg­ ington; dem; Bapt.

SEYMOUR J T. Farmer and Stock Breeder; Sec. 14; P.O. Taylor Ridge; born in Switzerland Co., Ind., June 16,1831; came to this Co. in 1849; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $9,000; married Miss Esther E. Seaver, of Edgington, this Co., Nov. 17, 1852; four sons, Hezekiah B., Joseph P., Daniel G., and Charles H., and two daughters, Luella V. and Sadie E.; one child died, Mary M.

Sellers H. farmer; Sec. 19.

Seymour H. B. clerk; Edgington; rep.

SEAVER JOSEPH, Farmer: Sec. 16; P.O. Edgington; born in Scott Co., Va., Sept. 22,1805; Dern; Bapt; owns 240 acres land, value $14,400; at an early age he moved with his parents to Switzerland Co., Ind.; married Miss Sarah Dodge, of this Co., formerly from Maine, Aug. 8, 1830; four sons, Benjamin F., Joseph R., William H. and Charles T.; five daughters, Rusha, Esther E., Sarah M., Mary M. and Ida E.; be came to this Co. in 1841; is Deacon of his church.

Shay John, farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Edgington ; dem; Cath; from Ireland.

SHEAHAN DANIEL, Farmer. Sec. 29; P. 0. Edsington; born in Lixnaw, Kerry, Ire., March, 1817; Dem; Cath; owns 80 acres land, value $4.000; came to New Orleans in Dec., 1851; remained two months; went to Cincinnati, worked at masonry, then to Laurenceburg, Ind., and worked at his trade on the 0. & M. R. R. for eighteen months; married Miss Mary Pranderville, Jan. 3, 1852; she was born in his native place; he moved to Lafayette, Ind.; lived there two years; came to Rock Island in 1856, and to Edgington in 1860; one daughter, Johanna; came to where he now resides in 1869.

Sherwood N. deputy sheriff; Edgington; rep; from New York.

SMITH EUGENE R. Physician and Sursreon; Edgin.aton; born in Venango Co.,Pa., Oct. 4,1851; Rep; TIB.; moved to this Co. in 1860; was a student of Westfield College, Ill.; studied medicine with Dr. James Cozad, of Andalusia; attended lectures at the Medical Department of the Iowa State University, and also at Rush Medical College, Chicago, where he graduated Feb. 15, 1876; married Miss H. C. Thompson, of Andalusia; she was born in Preemption, Mercer Co., June 23,1876, and was educated at Westfield College, Ill., and Western College, Iowa.

Snyder John, farmer; Sec. 3 Prot; Ger.

SPERLING JAMES, Farmer; Sec. '26; P.O. Reynolds; born in N.J., April 27,1837; Rep; moved with his parents to N.Y. in 1838, where he was brought up and educated; enlisted in Co. E, 44th N.Y.V.I.; trans, to the 140th Regt; was Corpl. of Co. C; was in the battles of Fredricksburg, Chancelorsville, Laurel Hill and several of less note; also in the memorable battle of Gettysburg; in those of the Wilderness, and the battles before Petersburg and Richmond,where on March 31, 1865, he was badly wounded in the left shoulder, taken prisoner four days, and recaptured when Petersburg was taken; on Aug. 8, 1865, was honorably discharged; came to McDonough Co. in 1867; engaged in farming; on Feb. 22, 1871, married Miss Mary A. Wells, of that Co., formerly of Ohio, where she was born, brought up and educated; has three children, Frank W., Georgia A. and Burroughs L.; he came here in March, 1873.

Spickler J. farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Taylor Ridge; ind; Bapt; from Penn.

Spickler J. M. farmer; Sec. 24; from Pa.

Spickler Win. L. farmer; Sec. 13; from Pa.

STODDARD H. P. Farmer, Stock Feeder and Shipper; P. O. Edgington; born in Green Co., N.Y., on March 4,1834; Dem; owns 100 acres land, value $7,500; was brought up and educated in his native Co.; came to Edgington in April, 1856; has lived here ever since, and followed the business of farming, stock feeding and shipping; married Sarah E. Boltinghouse, of Edgington, Oct. 16,1859; she was born in Hendersonville, Knox Co., and at an early age moved with her parents to this Tp., where she was brought up and edu­cated in the public schools.

Streets B. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Taylor Ridge ; rep; Epis; from England .

STROPES HUGE, Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Edgington; born in Edgington, this Co., March 8, 1846; Dem; Ind; owns 40 acres land, value $2,000; married Miss Martha Jones, of Edgington, Oct. 18,1874; one daughter, Alma.

Stropes L. D. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Andalusia ; dern; from New York.

Stuart F., M.D.; P.O. Reynolds; Presb; from Scotland.

Sturgeon Emmet, farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Reynolds; rep; born Illinois.

STURGEON M. L, T. Fanner; Sec. 5; P.O. Edgington; born in Ohio Co., W.Va., Feb. 28,1816; came to this Co. in 1851: Rep; Meth; owns 340 acres land, value $12,000; he learned and followed carpentering about twenty-five years-; worked in the ship-yard in Rock Island three years; then engaged in farming; married Miss Elizabeth Young, of Wash­ ington Co., O., Sept. 26, 1839; she died April 17, 1854; married Miss Rebecca H. Dunlap, daughter of Elder Joseph Dunlap, Jan. 8, 1855; she was born in Steubenville, O., June 13,1832, and at an early age moved with her parents to this place in the spring of 1835; he has by his first marriage two sons, Dr. "William P., now in Va., and Chas. Y., in Donophon Co., Kan.; and by his second, three sons, Joseph E., Quincy A. and Martin L., and three daughters, Mary S., Emma V. and Ella V.; he is and has been Class Leader in his church for many years.

SUTTON J. B. Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Hamlet, Mercer Co.; born in Posey, Switz­ erland Co., Ind., Oct. 13, 1837; came to this Co. in 1844; Dem; owns80 acres land; value $5,000; married Miss Mary A, King, of Milan, formerly of Eng., Dec. 29, I860; has four sons, Elijah B., Charles K., BertinieW. and Frederick, and two daughters, Florence J. and Gabriella; his mother, 77 years of age, resides with him; his wife was formerly a Teacher of Music.

SUTTON OLIVER P. Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Edgington; born in Switzerland Co., Ind., Nov. 14, 1830; came to this Co. in 1843, at the age of thirteen, and has since then followed the occupation of farming; Dem; Bapt; owns 120 acres land, value $7,500; married Miss MaryCarter, of Edgington, formerly of Ind., Sept. 11,1855; has one son, Lewis G., and four daughters, Millie J., Doritha A., Rosa B. and Ida E.; was educated in the public schools of Ind. and this Co.

TAYLOR JOHN C. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Taylor Ridge ; dem; Epis.

TAYLOR JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Taylor Ridge; born in Forres, Morayshire, Scotland, Nov. 6,1814, where he was brought up and educated at the Presb. Parish Schools; married Elspet Malcolm, May 7, 1836, and during the following June came to Quebec, Canada., where he resided and pursued the business of tailoring for two years: then moved to Lockland, O., in 1888; his wife was removed by death Sept. 23, 1839; they had two children, John, who died Nov. 24,1844, and Ann, now the wife of John R. Frey, residing in Hardin Co., Iowa; he married Rachel A. Vancamp, of Hamilton Co., 0., April 22, 1840; came to Rock Island Co., July 4, 1842; about three months afterward he gave up his occupation, moved to Black HawkTp., and engaged in farming; lived there two years, then came to Edgington in 1844, and located where he now resides; he is now Pres. of the Old Settlers Society; has been elected eleven times successively to the office of Assessor, which position he now holds, and he is also Supervisor of his town; was the first P.M. appointed for Pleasant Ridge, now Taylor Ridge; since his second marriage he has had four sons, "William R., born March 22, 1841, died Nov. 9,1867; James P., Feb. 27, 1843, who is proprietor of, and keeps the Taylor House in Rock Island; Samuel C., May 28,1849, and John C., Feb. 10,1852— both farmers in Edgington; and five daughters, Catharine E., married to Preston Ball; Louisa, to Hibbard Moore; Net­ tie, to H. W. Flower; Flora M., now living, and Martha G., born July 14, 1860, died April 26,1863; when he first settled here there was no house in the direction of Rock Island nearer than that of Mr. Vandruffs, a ferryman on the Island, a distance of eight miles, and none nearer than four or five miles in any other direction; having given to his children about 900 acres of his lands, he has now 800 acres, worth $40,000.

Taylor Samuel C. farmer; Sec. 14; P. 0. Taylor Ridge; dem; Epis.

Titterington A. farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Edgington ; rep; from Ohio.

Titterington Charles, farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Edgington; rep ; Meth; from England.

Titterington D. farmer; Sec. 7; rep; born Illinois.

Titterington George, farmer; Sec. 7; rep; born Illinois.

Titterington J. farmer; Sec. 7; rep; born Illinois.

Titterington J. N. farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Edgington; rep; Presb.

Titterington M. farmer; Sec. 7; rep; born Illinois .

TlTTERINGTON MOSES, Farmer ; Sec. 7; P. O. Edgington; was born in England, Sept. 18, 1810; Rep; Presb; owns 800 acres of land, valued at $4,800; came with his folks to Eoss Co., Ohio, in 1817; was brought up on a farm and educated in the Public Schools; came to this Co. in March, 1835; on March 25, 1841, married Miss Anna E. Dunlap, the daughter of Joseph Dunlap, a pioneer 'prominent in the history of this township; she was from Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, her native place, where she was educated, and came here in 1835; have five sons and four daughters; he is Trustee of his Church.

VANATTA THOS. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Hamlet; rep; Meth; from Penn.

VENABLE JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 31; P. 0. Edgington; was born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland, on May 15, 1841; Presb; he came to Keithsburg, Mercer Co., in 1857, the following year to Perryton Tp., and to Edgington, this Co., in 1866; en­ listed in Co. B, 126th I. V. I., Aug. 11,1862; served his country three years, and at the close of the war was honorably discharged. On March 25, 1869, married Miss Christiana Titterington, of Edgington, the daughter of one of the pioneers of this Co; have two sons, George D. and Ira L., and one daughter, Elsie M., living, and Sophia M., born April 27,1870, died Aug. 11,1870; he is School Director, also Trustee of his Church.

VOLK MATHIAS, Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Edgington; was born in Wertem- berg, Germany, April 12,1826; Dem: Bapt; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; came to New York in 1853, to this Co. in 1854; engaged in his present business of farming; moved to where he now resides in 1860; on April 16, 1853, married Miss Rosina Piromer; died June 10,1864; on Aug. 16,1864, married Ellen Gorham, of Andalusia; he has two sons, John, born March 25, 1868, and Adolf, June 17,1875, and two daughters, Lucy, born March 30, 1870, and Sarah J., June 23,1872.

WAIT HENRY, farmer; Sec. 34; P. 0. Hamlet; dem; Meth; from Vt.

WAIT JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Reynolds, was born in Switzerland Co., Ind., Nov. 13, 1831; came to this Co. in 1873; Dem; Meth; owns 180 acres of land, valued at §13,000; he was brought up and educated in his native Co.; has always been a farmer; on Nov. 10,1858, married Miss Cordelia C. Powell, of his native Co., where she was born, raised and educated; in 1857 she went to Harrison Co., Mo., on a visit to her sister, Martha O. Davis, and taught school six months while there. They have three sons, Silas D., Robert P. and Willit B., and two daughters, Ella A. and Emma Pearl, living, and Mattie N., born Sept. 23, I860, died Oct. 4, 1863; he has been Justice of the Peace, School Director, etc.

WAIT MEIGS, Farmer and Stock Buyer; Sec. 1; Mercer Co.; P. 0. Reynolds; was born in Switzerland Co., Ind., on Sep. 9, 1836; came to Mercer Co. in 1860; Dem; owns 435 acres of land valued at $27,000.

WAIT WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Reynolds; was born in Washington Co., Ohio, on May 4, 1821; Dem; Presb; owns 400 acres of land worth $32,000; at an early age he moved with his parents to Switzerland Co., Ind., where he was brought up and educated; at the age of twenty commenced and followed the occupation of boating for thirteen years on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers; on March 23, 1854, he married Miss Lucinda Gray, of Switzerland Co., Ind., where she was born, Dec. 20, 1827; also reared, educated, and taught school; Mr. Wait came to Edgington Tp. in 1854, and located on the land, now an excellently improved farm, where he now resides; he has five daughters, Helen, Annette, Grace, Lulu, and Cora B.; he is Church Trustee, Road Commissioner, Director of the Hamlet Insurance Company, and has been four times elected to the office of Supervisor of his town.

Walker Chas. Station Agent R. R.; rep; Vt.

Watson F. farmer; P. O. Andalusia; rep; from Ohio,

WAUGH JAMES, farmer; Sec. 17; P. 0. Edgington; was born in Switzerland Co., Ind, on July 6, 1821; Dem; he owns 136 acres of land valued at §10,200; at the age of fifteen engaged in boating on the Ohio; and Mississippi in the winter and during the summer season worked at masonry; this business he followed until he was twenty-seven years of age; on Nov. 22, 1846; married Miss Eliza Robinson, of Switzerland Co., Ind.; she was born in Dearborn Co., Ind., and moved with her parents to that Co., where she was brought up; they have three sons, George, a fanner in Potowatema Co., Iowa; Edward and Algernon, at home, and one daughter, Permelia, now the wife of F. D. Barming- tpn; Mr. Waugh came to Edgington in

Wheaton Wm. H. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Hamlet; dem; born Illinois .

Webster H. P. blacksmith; Reynolds; rep; bom Illinois .

WILLIAMS THOMAS A.Minister, Edgington; P. O. Andalusia; born in England, April 21, 1823; Bapt

WILSON JOHN W. Fanner; Sec. 19; P. 0. Edgington; bom in Brighton, England, on Nov. 15, 1840; Dem; owns 120 acres in Kansas and 120 in Arkansas valued at $8,000; came to Oswego, H. Y., with his parents, in 1843, where his folks now reside; in 1862. came to Iowa with his two brothers, Frederick and Amos, and with them enlisted in Co. I., 35th Iowa V. I., and served his country three years; was in the battle of Vicksburg; saw his brother killed in that battle; at the close of the war he was honorably discharged; went to Montana in 1865; kept the Illinois House in Virginia City about seventeen months, then returned to Muscatine, and in 1868 came here, and has since followed farming.

YOUNG C. farmer; Sec. 39; P. O. Edgington; rep; born Illinois .

Young Geo. D. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Edgington; rep; from Penn.

Young H. G. farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Edgington ; rep , bom Illinois.

Young J. O. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Edgington ; dem; Bapt; from Ohio.