HAMPTON TOWNSHIP

ADAMS HENRY, miner;Happy Hollow.

ADAMS CAPT. ALFRED A. Rapids City; Retired; was born in Orange Co., Vt, Sept. 6, 1818; left there in 1831, and went to Dearborn Co., Ind., and remained there till the spring of 1852, and then came here. In former days the Captain was engaged in steamboating on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers; has family, ten children, five sons and live daughters; wife was Miss Louisiana Green, born in Adams Co., Ohio, Oct. 15,1819; married May 18, 1841, in Cincinnati; was Assessor four years; held other offices.

ADAMS A. B. E. Proprietor Rapid City Flouring Mill; Rapids City; bom in Dearborn Co., Ind., Feb. 20,1842; left there with his parents and came here in 1852, and is among the oldest settlers; has five children, Wilfred T., Alfred A., Herald D., Inez E. and Mable M.; wife was Sarah P. E. Rowe, born in Scott Co., Iowa; married Sept. 28, 1866; served three years in the late war, in Co. G, 126th I. V. I.; Rep.

ADAMS E. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 18; Hampton; born in Nicholas Co., Ky., Oct. 6, 1825; left there with his parents in 1839 and went to Boone Co., Ind., and remained there until 1842, and then came here, and is among the oldest settlers; has five children, Emma, Clara, Joseph, Myra and Harry; wife was Anne, daughter of Thomas Willis; she was born in Worcester Co., Md., July 24, 1829; she came to this Co. in the spring of 1840; married Nov. 2,1848; has 265 acres, value $13,250; Dem.

Adams J. B. farmer; Hampton; dem; Ky.

Adams T. J. painter; Rapids City; rep;from Indiana.

Adrian Lewis, miner; Rapids City.

Albertson G. farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Waterton ; rep; Bapt; from New Jersey.

Albright Chas. S. farmer; Sec. 19; rep; Bapt; born Illinois.

Albright Joseph, farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Waterton; dem; Meth.

Allen Chas. miner; Happy Hollow.

Ameson Chas. potter; Carbon Cliff; rep; from England.

Anderson John, farmer; Hampton; rep; from Sweden.

Anderson John, farmer; rents of J. Guckhart; Sec. 16; Hampton; rep; Sweden.

Anderson John, farmer; Sec. 31; P. 0. Moline ; rep; Bapt.

Anderson Peter, laborer; Sec. 36; Moline; rep; Luth; from Sweden.

Archer Richard, miner; Rapids City.

Archer Wm. miner; Rapids City.

ARCULARIUS EDWARD F.Farmer; Sec. 20; P. 0. Hampton; born in the City of New York, Feb. 15,1803; came to this Co. in 1834; owns 180 acres; son of Frederick M. and Mahetable Heustes, his wife; lived in Pike Co. this State, six years previous to settling here. First wife was Margaret McMurphy; married in 1880; she died Oct., 1844, leaving six children, George F., Mary J., Lucius, Lucy A., Henry and Edward. Second wife was Rebecca Caldwell; she died in 1852. . Present wife was Emily M. Axelson, from Sweden; married July 11,1853; have five children, Hettie A., Ellen M., Margaret L., Theresa U. and Martin L.

ARENSCHIELD CHAS. J. Farmer; Sec. 19; Waterton; born in Hanover, Germany, Feb. 11,1827; came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; owns 26 acres land, val. $3,000; son of Charles and Margaret; went to the Mexican war in the Regular Army, and Vol. Co. F, 89th Reg. I. V. I; was at the battles of Stone River and Chickamauga, as First Lieut, com. date March 1,1864; married Harriet R. Toland, Dec. 28,1853; have four children living, Charles O., Victor L., Edwin M. and Arthur S.

Arenschield Chas. O. farmer; Sec. 19; Watertown; rep; from Vermont

Arenschield Victor L. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Watertown; rep; born this Co.

Arndale Timothy, miner; Happy Hollow.

Arthur Dr. M. physician; Hampton; Canada.

Arundale Tim, blacksmith; Hampton.

Axelson A. shoemaker; Hampton; rep; from Sweden.

BABCOCK JOHN E. Farmer; Sec. 28; Watertown; born in "Ware, Mass., Sec. 18,1821; came to this Co. in 1837; owns 420 acres of land, value $16,800; son of Timothy and Martha, who died in 1828 and 1849; married Eliza A. Wells, Dec. 8,1867; she was born Dec. 25,1839; have six children, Ralph M., John E., George M., Louisa L., Martha M. and Drury A.

Baff Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Bailey Albert, laborer, lives with his father; Sec. 9; Hampton; dem; born Illinois.

Bailey Thomas, farmer, rents of A. Tost; Sec. 9; Hampton; dem; born Illinois.

Baker Elias, miner; Rapids City.

Baker Jacob, miner; Happy Hollow.

Baker J. E. conductor; Hampton; rep; from Massachusetts.

BAKER L. F. Post-Master; Hampton; born in Philipston, Worcester Co., Mass., Dec. 5,1824; left there in Aug., 1850, and came direct to Hampton, and is among the oldest settlers; wife was Miss Milla W., daughter of Silas Sawyer, of the same place; she was born Dec. 25, 1829; married Sept. 7,1851; have four children, Agnes M., Howard G., Marion E. and Silas S.; has been Justice of the Peace about 25 years, Supervisor one term, is Notary Public and held other town offices; Rep; Cong.

Bandloff Fred, fanner; Sec. 4; Carbon Cliff; dem; from Germany.

Bank Henry, farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Moline; dem; from Germany.

Barber Jonas, mill builder; Sec. 9; Hamp­ ton; ind; 105 acs, $5,250; from Penn.

Barber Matt, miner; Rapids City.

Barren Alexander, farmer; lives with J. Barber; Sec. 9; P. O. Hampton; dem; Ct

Barry James, miner; Rapids City.

Barquist Nelson, miner; Rapids City.

Barsley Wm. miner; Hampton.

BARTLETT MRS. MICHAEL R. Retired; Sec. 32; P. O. Carbon Cliff; born in Washington, Penn., Dec. 24,1811; came to this Co. in 1833; Meth; owns 68 acres of land. Mr. Bartlett was born in Rutland Co., Vt, 1790. His first wife was ZerviahNell; she died June, 1832. Sec­ond wife was Bethena Babbitt, of Fulton, Co., Ill.; married May 21,1833. Mr. Bart lett was elected Sheriff at the second election in Rock Island Co.; sold at public sale the first lots in the city of Rock Island after the platting of the same in 1835. He died May 24,1865, leaving four children by first marriage, and five by the second.

Beal Austin, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Hampton ; rep; from Penn.

Beal John D. farmer, lives with his father; Sec. 24; P. O. Port Byron; rep; born Ill.

Beal Samuel, farmer; Sec. 24; P. 0. Port Byron ; rep; 192 acres, value 89,600; from Vt.

Beal Wm. A. farmer, rents of his father; Sec. 24; P. 0. Port Byron; rep; born Illinois.

BECK FREDERICK, Saloon; Hampton; born in Germany, Jan. 11,1842; came to this Co. in 1877; Dem; not married.

Bedford Henry, miner; Rapids City. Beggs Samuel, laborer; Rapids City. Bell James, miner; Rapids City. Bell Robt farmer; Hampton; rep; Ohio. Belling A. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Hampton; dem; 40 acs, value §2,000; from Germany. Bennett Wm. teamster; P. 0. Moline; R. I.

Benshield Nick, laborer; P. O. Carbon Cliff; from Germany.

Benson L. J. carriage maker; Rapids City; rep; from Sweden.

Besant Wesley, farmer; Sec. 5; P. 0. CarbonCliff; dem; from Vermont.

Bickles T. F. miner; Hampton.

Bisant Oscar, farmer; Sec. 5; P. 0. Carbon Cliff; dem; R. I.

Bischoff Wm. farmer; Sec. 13; P. 0. Rapids City; Ind; 20 acres, value $1,000; Ger.

Bishop John, engineer; Hampton; dem; from Kentucky.

Black August, laborer; Rapids City.

BLACK FRANCIS, Merchant; Hampton; born in Barre, Worcester Co., Mass., Feb. 20,1815; left there in 18&5 for New York, and then to Chicago in 1836, and to Hampton, I1L, Nov. 20, 1841; has been in business here 35 years; has all his life avoided office as much as possible; has held some minor offices here years ago, but only when they were forced upon him. Married Charlotte E. Brettun, who was born in Guilforcl, Maine, and died in Hampton, May 20, 1861; one son, Charles C. Black, now married and living in Kan­ sas ; married Oct. 9,1862, Philena Luce, who was born in Farmington, Maine; three children, Sophia, Theodosia and Walter L.

Blair J. S. miner; Rapids City.

Bland John, miner; Rapids City.

Blomquist E. miner; Rapids City.

Bolton Chas. miner; Rapids City.

Bogeden R. miner; Happy Hollow.

Bolton John, miner; Rapids City.

Boimberg A. agent; Rapids City; rep; Ger.

Bovee Frank, miner; Hampton.

Bovee Walter, miner; Rapids City.

Bowee James, miner; Rapids City.

BOWLES SAMUEL, Farmer and Coal Operator; Sec. 7; P. 0. Moline; born in Rockbridge Co., Va, Feb. 6,1810; came to this County 1835; owns 470 acres of land; son of Isaac; lived in Ohio two years, in Indiana seventeen years, then to this County; found the first coal-bed discovered in this vicinity in the year 1836; married Margarite Poter, Feb. 18,1830; she died July 28,1854; second wife was Eliza Scales; married July 4,1860; she was born Dec. 20,1828, in Kentucky; have one daughter, Telitha A., born July 9,1861.

Braden James, miner; Rapids City.

Braden John, miner; Rapids City.

Bradigan P. miner; Hampton.

Brandt Henry, tenant; Sec. 34; P. O. Carbon Cliff; from Germany.

Brawley Joseph, miner; Hampton.

Brady Christopher, miner; Hampton; dem; from Ireland.

Brisner John, miner; Happy Hollow.

BRETTUN S. L. Retired; Hampton; born in Livermore, Oxford Co., Me., May 11,1806; left there in 1836 and went to Tazwell Co., Ill.; remained there one year, and then came here, and is among the old­ est settlers; wife was Margaret, daughter of Samuel Belcher; she was born in Famiington, Me., June 9,1808; they were married Jan. 1,1829; has had three children, two daughters and one son, all deceased; was County School Commissioner two years, and Township Treasurer about fit-teen years, and was Postmaster a number of years; Dem.

Brewer Stephen, teamster; Rapids City; rep; from Pennsylvania.

Broad James, miner; Happy Hollow.

Brooks A. C. farmer; works for Wm. Cook; Sec. 22; Happy Hollow; born Illinois.

Brooks Geo. miner; Happy Hollow.

Budinger Matt, miner; Rapids City.

Burg Benson, farmer; Sec. 36; Moline; dem; Luth; from Germany.

Burger Jake, miner; Rapids City.

Burgess S. miner; Happy Hollow.

Burke M. miner; Rapids City.

Burkline Chas. miner; Rapids City.

Byerly Geo. farmer; lives with his father; Sec. 1; rep; from Pennsylvania.

Byerly S. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Rapids City; rep; 30 acs, value, $1,500; from Penn.

CALVERT ROB'T, miner; Hampton; rep; from England.

Calvitt John, miner; Hampton.

Campbell James, miner; Hampton.

Campbell Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Campbell Wm. blacksmith; Hampton.

Carbin R. miner; Rapids City.

Carpenter C. miner; Sec. 1; Rapids City; rep; 26acs, value, $ 1,300; from Vt.

Carter Henry, miner; Hampton.

Carter John, miner; Rapids City.

Cary L, H. foreman Arjilla Works; rep; Ill.

Cary Nelson, laborer; P. O. Carbon Cliff; Ill.

Cary Wm. moulder; Carbon Cliff; rep; Ill born Illinois.

Caswell John, miner; Rapids City. Caswell Rob't. miner; Rapids City.

Cewe Peter, farmer; Sec. 11; Hampton; Ind;born Illinois

CHAMBERLAIN JEREMIAH, Pottery; Sec. 4; P. O. Carbon Cliff; born in Danville, Vt, Jan. 9,1818; came to this- County, 1839; Rep; Epis; owns manufacturing property valued at $20,000; son of Wm. and Mary Clark; his wife of Vermont ; married Eliza J. Cropper, Oct. 17, 1844; she was born April 19,1825; have three children, William, born Sept. 19; 1845; Charles K., April 12,1S48; and Clara E., April 3, 1856.

Charlton Matt, miner; Rapids City .

Chase Frank, miner, Rapids City .

Chase Morgan, miner; Rapids City .

Chamberlain Wm. merchant; P. 0. Carbon Cliff; rep.

Cherry John, miner; Rapids City .

Chester David, miner; Happy Hollow.

Chick F. L. laborer; Hampton ; dem; Me.

Church G-. S. farmer; Sec. 32; P. 0. Franklin Crossing; dem; from New York .

Churchill Chris, laborer; Rapids City ; dem; from Germany .

Churchill Chris, lives with his father; Sec. 11; dem; born Illinois .

Churchill Wm. farmer; Sec. 11; Rapids City; dem; 40 acs, value, $2,000; Ger.

Claffay Joseph, miner; Happy Hollow.

Clapp Alonzo P. farmer; Hampton ; rep;from Massachusetts .

Clark Geo. miner; Rapids City .

Clark John, miner; Hampton.

Clarkson Ed. miner; Rapids City .

Clarkson John, miner; Rapids City .

Clarkson John, miner; Hampton City .

Clarkson Thomas, miner; Rapids City .

Clayton E. miner; Happy Hollow.

Cleby August, farmer; rents of A. Hofisteter; Sec. 14; Hampton ; rep; from Ger.

Clotz John, farmer; rents F. Mohr's estate; Sec. 16; Hampton ; dem; from Germany .

Cracraft Melvin, miner; Rapids City .

Colegrove Willard, farmer; Sec. 22; Hampton ; rep; 200 acs, value, $10,000; Vt.

Coleman Fred, farmer; Sec. 12; Rapids City; dem; 100 acs, value, $5,000; Ger.

Colston Fred, laborer; Hampton ; rep; from Sweden .

Coltman Wm. miner; Rapids City .

Conklin Geo. miner; Rapids City .

Conklin John, miner; Rapids City .

Conway John, miner; Happy Hollow.

Conway Morgan, miner; Happy Hollow.

Cook Chas. miner; Hampton.

Cook Delernce, hotel proprietor; Hampton ; dem; from Connecticut .

Cook Geo. miner; Hampton.

Cook Geo. farmer; rents the estate of J. Frals;Sec. 14; P. O. Hampton; dem; Ill.

COOK HORACE R. Farmer and Stock-raiser; Sec. 23; P. O. Hampton; born in Toulon County, Conn., May 27, 1811; left there and went to Wayne Coun­ ty, Ill., in 1824; he remained there until 1833, and then came to this County, and is one of the very oldest settlers; has one son and two daughters living; lost three daughters and one son; wife was Miss Harriet Mears; born in Manchester, Vt, Jan. 30,1820; married April 10,1839; has 165 acres, value, $8,250; Dem.

Cook J. M. farmer; lives on his father's farm; Sec. 22;P. O. Hampton; dem; Ill.

Cook Oliver A. miner; Hampton; clem; Ct.

Cook Orin B. miner; Hampton-, dem; Ct.

COOK WM. Farmer and Stock-raiser; Sec. 22; P. 0. Happy Hollow; born in Toulon County, Conn., June 18,1813; left there in 1824, and went to Wayne County, Ill., and came to this County in 1835, and is among the very oldest settlers; has been married twice; first wile was Malivy Turner, born in Kentucky, June 17, 1814; married in 1833; she died March 9, 1872; has four children living, one son and three daughters; lost one son and two daughters; married again, to Mary A. Fast, Aoril 9, 1876; born Dec. 5, 1828; has 200acres, value, $17,500; Dem.

Cooley Robt. teamster; Hampton.

Coomes Richard H. station agent; Hampton; rep; from Massachusetts .

Coon John, miner; Rapids City .

Cooper Jack, laborer; Hampton; from Eng.

Clark Carter, laborer; Carbon Cliff; Ill.

Cornelia M. miner; Hampton. Cornelia Thos. miner; Hampton.

Corigan Frank, miner; Happy Hollow.

Couch Eugene, laborer; Hampton ; rep;from New York .

Cowen Thos. miner; Hampton.

Cowling John, meat market; Rapids City ;rep; from England .

COX A. D. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 3; P. O. Rapids City; born in Wayne Co., Ind., Aug. 24, 1821; left there and went to Tippecanoe Co., Ind., in 1824, and remained there until the spring of 1837; then came to this Co. and is among the oldest settlers; has family four sons and one daughter; lost one son and one daughter; wife was Miss Rebecca Gelispie, born in Hart Co., Ky., Nov. 24,1828; married Sept, 21,1848; has 27 acres of land, value $13,600; Rep; was Supervisor one term, and held other town offices; Meth.

Cox Augustus D. farmer, lives on his father's place; Sec. 15; Hampton ; rep; Illinois .

Cox C. C. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 15; Hampton ; rep; born Illinois .

Cos H. R. farmer, lives on father's place; Sec. 15; Hampton; rep; born Illinois.

COX J. B. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 15; P. O. Hampton; born in Wayne Co., Ind., Dec. 2.1813; came to this Co. in Oct, 1836, and is among the oldest set­ tlers; has 360 acres land, value $18,000; Rep; have eight children living; lost one; wife was Anne Williamson, born in Ky.' Jan. 12,1815; they were married March 20,1836; Mr. C. had four sons in the late war, Williamson, Augustus D., H. K., and Washington R., (who died in St John's Hospital, at Annapolis).

Cox J. J. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 15;

Hampton; rep; born Illinois. Cox Osborn M. farmer, lives with father; Sec.

15; Hampton; rep; born Illinois.

COX WILMAMSON Sr, Farmer; Sec. 21; P. 0. Happy Hollow; born in this town, May 14,1839; Rep; Prot; owns 80 acres land, val. $4,000; son of Joseph B. and Ann Cox; volunteered in Co. D, 9th I. V. C., under Col. Hatch; married Mabel M., daughter of Wm. and Livy Cook, of this town, April 15, I860; she was born Jan.-15, 1840; have two children living; Frank, born March 28, 1863, died Nov. 3, 1865; Wm. L. and Raymond.

Cracraft John, contractor; Rapids City; dem; from Pennsylvania.

Craig John, farmer; Sec. 4; Carbon Cliff; dem; from Kentucky.

Crawford Chas. potter; Carbon Cliff; dem; from New York.

Crawford Geo. A. farmer; Sec. 29; dem; from New York.

CRAWFORD IRA, Farmer; Sec. 29; P. 0. Watertown; born in Putnam Co., N. Y., June 11, 1811; came to this Co. 1856; Dem; owns 80 acres land; son of John, who was in the war of 1812, and Mary Gail, his wife; grandson of Robert of N. Y.; first wife was Sally Ann Newburg; married 1834; she died in 1861, leaving seven children: Emaline S., Mary E., Re­ becca G., George A., James W., Georgia S. and Charles; present wife was Ann Fuller; married April 1,1863.

Crompton Sam'l S. blacksmith; Hampton; rep; from England.

Crook E. miner; Rapids City.

Crook Sam'l, miner; Rapids City.

Cross Joseph, miner; Rapids City.

Cronch J. F. farmer; Sec. 24; P. 0. Frank­ lin Crossing; rep; Meth -. from Germany.

Cunningham D. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 9; Hampton; dem; from Penn.

Cunningham Jos. farmer, rents of Capt Adams; Sec. 9; Hampton; dem; Penn.

Cunningham S. farmer, lives with father;Sec. 9; Hampton; dem.

Cunningham S. miner; Hampton.

Cunningham S. miner; Rapids City.

Cushman Clemant, farmer; Sec. S; Carbon Cliff; dem.

Cushman Jos. farmer; Sec. 4; P. 0. Carbon Cliff; rep; from Ohio.

Davison Thos. laborer; Hampton; dem; Pa.

Denbigh Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Denhardt Henry, farmer; Sec. 26; P O. Franklin Crossing; rep; from Germany,

DENHARDT CHRISTIAN,.Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Franklin Crossing; born in Colbertz, Germany, Jan. 18, 1844; came to this Co. in 1860; owns 130 acres of land, value $4,000; son of Andrew, who died in 1872; volunteered in Co. D, 9th I. Y. C.; was honorably discharged at Springfield: married Mary Lawrence, June 20,1866; have four children living, Christina, Mary, Edward and Anna.

Denton Joe B. miner; Happy Hollow.

Denton Wm. miner; Happy Hollow.

DEVINNEY ANDREW Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Hampton; born in Indiana Co., Penn., Jan. 8,1806; left there in 1835 and came to this Co.; landed at Hampton and has remained here ever since and is one of the very oldest settlers; have three children living; lost four; wife was Miss Edith Wainwright, born in England, Nov 8,1810; married in Penn.; has 160 acres value $|8,000; Rep; Prot. Meth.

Devinney John, farmer and mechanic: Sec. 10; P. 0. Hampton; rep; 70 acs, $3,500.

Dogerty John, miner; Hampton.

Dogerty Wm. miner; Hampton.

Donald George, miner; P. O. Moline; rep; Prot; from Scotland.

Donald William, miner; P. 0. Moline; rep; from Ireland.

Donihue B. miner; Hampton.

Doucher John, miner; Happy Hollow.

DOW WM. H. H. Farmer and School teacher; Sec. 13; P. O. Port Byron; born in Hampton tp., Rock Island Co., April 25, 1842; Rep; owns 164}£ acres, value $8,200; wife was Miss Julia A. Rowe, born in Port Byron tp., this Co., Aug. 4, 1850; married Nov. 28, 1867; has one daughter, Grade, born July 28,1869.

Drury A. R. student, lives with "father; Sec.9 ; P.O. Hampton ; rep ; born Illinois.

Drury A. T. farmer ; Sec. 9 ; P. O. Hampton ;rep; 72 acs. val. $3,600; from Vt.

Dunker Henry, laborer; Hampton; dem; from Germany.

Dunmire. John, farmer; Sec. 28; P. 0. Carbon Cliff; dem ; from Pennsylvania,

Eaton John H. miner ; Rapids City.

Eckhardt Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Edelman Conrad, laborer; Hampton; dem;from Germany.

Edelman John, laborer; Hampton; rep; from Germany.

EDELMAN WM. Proprietor Livery Stable; Hampton; was born in Germany, March 1, 1836; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Luth; has three children, Chas. W., Annie M. and John H. ; wife was Miss Caroline M. M. Bunneister, born in Germany, Oct 22, 1847; married May 9, 1871; served three years in the late war, in Co. K, 129th I. V. I.

Edwards Chas. miner; Happy Hollow.

Edwards L. D. farmer ; Sec. 24; P. 0. Franklin Crossing; Bapt; from Vermont.

Egan John, miner; Rapids City.

Eicher Sam'l, miner ; Rapids City.

Eicholts Alfred, blacksmith ; Rapids City.

Elder R. W. carpenter; Sec. 11; P. O. Rapids City ; rep ; from Pennsylvania.

Ellsberry Scott, miner ; Rapids City.

Ennis Geo. mason ; Hampton ; rep ; from Ind.

Erickson Erick, tenant; Sec. 26; P.O. Moline ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden.

Erike C. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Hampton;dem ; 30 acs, val. $1,500 ; from Germany.

Erskine Andrew, teamster; Rapids City.

Esps Elix, miner; Rapids City.

Evans Benj. miner; Rapids City.

Evans D. T. miner; Rapids City.

Evans David, miner ; Hampton.

Evans James, tenant; Sec. 32; Carbon Cliff: rep ; Meth.

EversJohn, miner; Rapid City.

Ewart Fleming B. laborer; Carbon Cliff; dem; Ohio.

Ewart John, laborer; Carbon Cliff;; dem; Ohio.

FAIRLIE JAMES, saloon keeper; Rapid City; rep; from Pennsylvania.

Feidler Anthony, farmer; Sec. 11; Rapid City; 40 acres, $2,000; dem; Germany.

Feidler H. farmer; Sec. 15; Hampton; 60 acres, value $3,000; dem; from Germany.

Ferman Wm. druggist; Hampton; dem; O.

Ferris Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Fittell George, miner; Rapids City.

Flaherty B. miner; Hampton.

Flannery John, miner; Hampton.

Flemming J. C. clerk; Rapids City; rep;from Pennsylvania.

Forest John, miner; Rapids City.

Fox M. miner; Hampton.

Fox Owen; miner; Hampton.

FRANKLIN JOEL G. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Franklin Crossing; born in Windham Co., Vt, Oct. 10,1810; came to this Co. in 1838; owns 200 acres of land; son of Joel, and Fanny Grocet, his wife; married Betsey F., daughter of Luther Edwards, Jan. 22, 1840; she was born Dec. 24, 1821; have five children living, Mary A., Addie F., Sanford E., Rosa A. and Leslie E.

Franklin Leslie E. farmer; Sec. 20; Franklin Crossing.

Franks J. V. B. retired; Rapids City; rep; from Virginia.

Frazier C. T. watchman; Rapids City.

Frection Alex, miner; Rapids City.

Freckson C.miner; Rapids City.

Freckson E. miner; Rapids City.

Freeland Felix, farmer; Sec. 3; Rapids City; rep; 6 acres, value $600; from Kentucky.

FRELS HENRY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 24; P.O. Hampton; born in Aldenburg, Ger., Jan. 2, 1815; left there and came to the U.S., and went to Va. in 1834; remained there some time; came to this Co. in 1840; has six children living, three dead; wife was Catherine Mantler, from Prussia, Ger., born in 1820; married in 1842; has 380 acres, and three lots and one house in Hampton, value $20,000; Dem; Luth.

FRELS J. T. Farmer; Sec. 13; Hamp­ ton; born in Hampton Tp., Rock Island Co., Nov. 26, 1852; Rep; owns 20 acres, value $800; wife was Miss Alvina F. Hoffman, born in Keokuk Co., Iowa, March 4, 1853; they were married Jan. 12,1876; Rep; Meth.

Fricke O. farmer, rents of Jacob Guckart; Sec. 14; Hampton; dem; from Germany.

Fritzer John, farmer, works for John Oltmann; Sec. 21; Hampton; dem; Missouri.

Frost Christopher, laborer; Rapids City.

Frost R. miner; Rapids City.

Fry Abner, miner; P.O. Moline; rep; Mis.

Fullerton Henry C., of the firm of H. & H. C. Fullerton; Hampton; rep; born Ill.

Fullerton Hugh, of the firm of H. & H. C. Fullerton; Hampton Pottery; rep; Perm.

GAINER THOS. miner; P. 0. Moline;rep; born Illinois.

Gainrich Karl, farmer; Sec. 15; Hampton;40 acres, value $1,600; dem, Germany.

Gallino Wm. W. carpenter; P. O. Rapids City; rep; from Pennsylvania.

Garland Moses, miner; Rapids City.

Garland Oliver, miner; Rapids City.

Gates A. H. clerk; Rapids City; rep; from Vermont

Genung John, laborer; Rapids City; rep; born Illinois.

Gerhardt August, farmer; Sec. 15; Hampton; 20 acres, $8,000; dem; from Ger.

GILCHRIST HUGH M. of the firm of H. M. Gilchrist & Co., Coal Miners and Dealers; Rapids City; was born in Scot­ land, April 2,1831; he left there and came to the U.S. and toPenn. in 1871, and to this Co. in 1872, and since that time has been extensively engaged in the Coal Business, employing from 80 to 120 men; also owner of the'steamer "Jennie Gilchrist," on the river plying between Davenport and Lyons; has family two children, John and Jane; wife was Miss Mary Weir, born in Scotland, Julv 3,1831; they were married Dec. 19, 1856; she died Sept. 17,1866.

Gilespie H.C. clerk; Rapids City; rep; from Pennsylvania.

Gill Philip, hank boss; Rapids City.

Glantz C. carpenter; Hamilton; rep; from Germany.

Glantz Mrs. P. farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Hampton; 40 acres, val. $1,600; from Maryland.

Glasby Silas, farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Moline; rep; from New Jersey.

Gleason Joseph, miner; Rapids City.

Glenn John, miner; Rapids City.

Gohen Lewis, laborer; Rapids City.

GolaherHugh, laborer; Rapids City; dem; born Illinois.

Golaher B. farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Franklin Crossing; from R. I.

Gordon James, miner; Happy Hollow.

Gothardt Fred, laborer; Sec. 33; rep; from Ohio.

Graham George, miner; Hampton.

Graham Ira S. rents of John Wells; Sec. 17; P.O. Hampton; rep; from New York.

Graham Jacob, laborer; Hampton; rep; from Pennsylvania.

Gray Owen, laborer; Happy Hollow.

Grear Ephraim, laborer; Hampton; rep; born Illinois.

Grear Solmon F. laborer; Hampton; rep; born Illinois.

Greenmay Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Griffin A. miner; P.O. Moline; rep; Ill.

Griffin Geo. tenant; Sec. 7; P.O. Moline; rep; born Illinois.

Griffin John S. miner; P.O. Moline; dem; Prot.

Griffin John, engineer; Rapids City.

Groth George, tenant; Sec. 7; P.O. Moline;from Germany.

Groth John, tenant; Sec. 7; P.O. Moline;from Germany.

Groth Peter F. tenant; Sec. 7; P.O. Moline; from Germany.

Grundy Frank, miner; Rapids City.

Grube Fred, fanner; Sec. 4; P.O. Carbon Cliff; dem; from Germany.

Guckert Jacob, wagon maker; P.O. Hamp­ ton ; dem; from Germany.

Guldenpfannay Christ, farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Happy Hollow; 95 acs., $4,750; dem; Ger.

Hallock E. miner; Happy Hollow.

Halpine Matt, miner; Rapids City.

Halpine Patrick, miner; Hampton.

Hannawasker Karl, saloon keeper; Hampton ; dem; from Germany.

Hanson Glaus, miner; Hampton.

HANSON FREDERICK, Farmer and Miner; Sec. 16; P.O. Hampton; born in Germany, Nov. 11, 1832; came to the Co. in 1863; Dem; has seven children, William, Mary, Robert, Fredric, George, Emma and Dora; wife was Annie Vel- stedt, born in Germany, May 1,1832; married in Sept., 1857.

Hardy Henry, miner; Hampton; dem; from England.

Harrigan John, miner; Rapids City.

Harris Isaac, miner; Rapids City.

Harrison John, laborer; Rapids City.

Harrison Thomas, miner; Rapids City.

Harrison Thomas, laborer; Hampton; dem; from England.

Hartshorn A. miner; Happy Hollow.

Harttung Henry, laborer; Hampton; dem;from Germany.

Harvey James, miner; Hampton.

Hastie John, miner; Rapids City.

Hauck Jacob, boarding house; Rapids City; dem; from Germany.

Hawke Alfred, miner; Rapids City.

Hawke Edward, miner; Rapids City.

Hawke Fred, miner; Rapids City.

Hay Thomas, miner; Rapids Cith.

Haynes Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Hayson Joseph, miner; Rapids City.

Hayward AM. carpenter; Hampton; rep; from Massachusetts.

Haywood R. miner; Rapids City.

Heagy Geo. clerk; Hampton; dem; from Virginia.

HEAGY SAMUEL Merchant; Hampton; was born in Taney Town, Carroll Co., Md., on the 20th of April, 1838; left Ms native town in 1854, and went to Baltimore and hired out as clerk in a wholesale Notion House; remained there three years, then came to Hampton, in August, 1857, and went in Francis Black's store as clerk, where he remained until April, 1861, then started in business for himself, which he followed until Dec., 1868, when Mr. A. R. Stoddard went into partnership, under the firm name of Heagy & Stoddard, and the firm has since been doing an extensive business; in the spring of 1871, the Messrs. Heagy & Stoddard commenced prospecting for coal, and opened the first mine north of Rock Island, and their business increased so rapidly, that they were obliged to form a Stock Company, which now goes under the name of the Hampton Coal Mining Co., Messrs. H. &. S. controlling the mine, and having the larger share of the stock; they commenced taking out a few hundred bushels per day, and now have four shafts in operation, and get out from thirty to forty cars per day, and are the most extensive coal producers in Rock Island Co.; they employ from 200 to 800 men; there is a thriving little village in the vicinity of these mines, called Happy Hollow, there being a post office, telegraph office, and station; Mr. Heagy married Miss Henrietta, daughter of J.Birchard, of Scott Co., Iowa, April 20,1863; she was.born July 19,1838; they have one son, Samuel M., who was born March 8,1866.

Henigen Wm. P. book keeper; Rapids City;rep; from Pennsylvania.

Hensey Chas. miner; Rapids City.

Hermes Joseph, laborer; Hampton; dem; from Germany.

Hicks John A. laborer; Happy Hollow.

Higley D. tenant; Sec. 25; P. 0. Moline; rep; Meth; from New York.

Hill Charles, laborer; Hampton; dem; born Illinois.

Hinchburger John, farmer; Sec. 16; P.O.

Hampton; dem; 40 acs, val. $2,000; Ger. Hintzburger John, farmer; Sec. 9; P. O.

Hampton; dem; 90 acs, val. $4,300; Ger.

Hintzburger John P. lives with his son; Sec.9; P. O Hampton; dem; from Germany.

HizlerPeter, farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Rapids City; rep; from Germany.

Hoffman Mike, retired; Hampton; dem; from Germany.

Hoffmire Louis, miner; Hampton.

Hocum M. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Rapids City; rep; bom Illinois.

Holland Chas. engineer; Rapids City.

Holland John, potter; Carbon Cliff; rep;from England.

Holland John, miner; Rapids City.

Holmes Daniel, farmer, lives with J. T. Frels; Sec. 13; P. O. Hampton; rep; Pa.

Hoover Geo. farmer, works for S. D. Wainwright; Sec. 12; P. O. Rapids City; rep.

Horton David, miner; Rapids City; dem; from Missouri.

Howell John, miner; Rapids City.

Howell John, laborer; Carbon Cliff; Bng.

Hubbs A. J. boot and shoe maker; Rapids City; dem; from New Toek.

HUFFSTETTER ADAM, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 11; P. O. Rapids City; born near the city of Paris, France, July 8, 1839; left there with his parents and came to the United States and to New Orleans, in 1843; remained there about two years, then went to Indiana and re­mained there ten years, then came to this Co.; has one child; wife was Dora Smith, born in France; married March 8, 1862; has 107 1/2 acres, value $5,375; Dem.

Huffstetter Adam, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O.

Hampton; rep; 80 acs, val. $4,000; France.

Hughes Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Hunter John, miner; Rapids City.

Hunter John, laborer; Rapids City.

Hutton E. retired; P. O. Happy Hollow;rep; from Pennsylvania.

INGSTROM CHARLES, miner; Rapids City.

JACOBS DAVID, laborer; Hampton; J dem; from New York.

Jacobs James, laborer; Hampton; dem; from New York.

Jacobs John, laborer; Hampton; dem; from New York.

Jacobs Wm. miner; Hampton; dem; from New York.

Jamison Alec, farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Carbon Cliff; R. I.

Jenkins Daniel, miner; Rapids City.

Jinks H. laborer; Hampton; dem; Ohio.

Johns Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Johnson Chas. farmer; Sec. 32: P. O. Moline; rep; Bapt

Johnson James, miner; Hampton.

Johnson Henry, miner; Hampton.

Johnson Olof, farmer; Sec. 32; Luth; from Sweden.

Johnson Samuel, farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Moline ; rep; Bapt.

Kenady Scott, laborer; P. O. Carbon Cliff; born Illinois.

Keller Edward, laborer; Hampton; rep; born Illinois.

Keller Isaac, potter; Hampton; rep;Penn.

Kells John, engineer; Rapids City.

Kiefer A. Carbon Cliff Pottery; dein; from France.

Kilday John, miner; Hampton.

King David, miner; Happy Hollow.

King H. teamster; Hampton-, dem; Illinois.

King "Wm. miner; Happy Hollow.

Kleiner Manuel, farmer; Sec. 14; P. 0. Hampton; dem; 60 acs, val. $3,000; Ger.

KnephflerS. tenant; Sec. 24; P. 0. Frank­ lin Crossing; dem; from Germany.

KORB JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 31; Watertown; born in Hessenhumberg, Germany, Feb. 26,1839; came to this Co. in 1851; Dem; Presb; owns 90 acres of land, valued at $6,000; son of John Korb, who died in New Orleans seven days after his arrival; Mr. Korb lias lived about six years in Montana, Utah and Wyoming Territories; married Elizabeth M. Reedy, of this Co., March 21,1871; she was born May 9,1854; they have two sons: John C., born Dec. 6, 1873; Lewis J., Oct. 18, 1875.

Kunkle Chris, miner; Hampton

LAMB BENJ. farmer , Sec. 23; Hampton; rep; 120 acs, val. $6,000; Vermont.

Lafferty Robt. miner; Hampton.

Laffey Thomas, miner; Hampton.

Lamb James, miner; Hampton.

Lancaster Mrs. Sarah A. P. O. Happy Hollow; Meth; from Ohio.

Landles Archie, miner; Hampton.

Landles John, miner; Hampton.

Langston David, miner; Rapids City.

Laville John, miner; Hampton.

Lawler Thomas, miner; Hampton.

Leach And. farmer; Sec. 30; P. 0. Waterton ; rep; from Germany.

Leach Wm. Sec. 30; rep; from Germany.

Lee David, laborer; Hampton; dem; Ire.

Lee John, miner; Rapids City.

Lemon J. P. butcher; Hampton; dem; Va.

Lewis David, miner; Rapids City.

Lewis John W. engineer; Rapids City.

Lewis Wm. M. blacksmith; Rapids City.

Libby John, laborer; Sec. 5; Carbon Cliff; Meth.

Libby 0. farmer; Sec. 5; Carbon Cliff; Meth. Liddicoat S. miner; Rapids City. Liiders August, farmer; Sec. 16; lives with his father; Hampton; dem; from Ger.

Liiders Wm. farmer; Sec. 16; Hampton; dem; 40 acs, val. $1,500; from Germany.

Liiders Wm., Jr. farmer; Sec. 16; lives with his father; Hampton; dem; Germany.

Lindsey James E. miner; Rapids City.

Lindt Swan, farmer; Hampton; rep; from Sweden.

Linnert M. miner; Hampton.

Little John, miner; P. O. Moline; rep; Ire.

Living John, teamster; Rapids City.

Lloyd Abram, miner; Rapids City.

Lloyd Danl. miner; Rapids City.

Lloyd Eli, miner; Rapids City.

Lloyd John, miner; Rapids City.

Logan Jacob, miner; Happy Hollow.

Longstaff Joseph, miner; Rapids City.

Loughery J. P. engineer; Happy Hollow.

Lowe Godfrey, farmer; Sec. 16; P. 0. Hamp­ton ; dem; 30 acs, val. $1,500; Germany.

Lynch James, miner; Rapids City. Lynch John, miner; Happy Hollow.

Mclntosh Wm. miner; Rapids City.

McLaughlin Mike, miner; Hampton.

McMahon Patrick, miner; Happy Hollow.

McNabney Geo. F. laborer; Hampton; dem; born Illinois.

McNabney Juhus, laborer; Hampton; rep; born Illinois.

McNeal Geo. B. farmer; Sec. 19; P. 0. Wa- terton; rep; from Rock Island.

McNEAL HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 19; P. 0. Waterton; born in Canada, July 15,1811; came to this Co. in 1828; Rep; son of Daniel and Anna McSTeal; first wife was Louisa Wells; married Nov. 20, 1831; she died Jan. 3,1848, leaving three
children, George, Daniel B., and Ellen, who is now deceased.; second wife "was Amanda Pliillio; has two sons by this marriage, T. C. and H. C. McNeal; raised the first fruit and built the first frame barn in this Co.

Maddox J. D. farmer; Sec. 11; P. 0. Rapids City; Ind; 20 acs, val. $1,000; Ohio.

Mahony Henry, laborer; Hampton: dem; born Illinois.

Mahony John, laborer; Hampton; dem; Va.

Manifold Geo. miner; Rapids City.

Manning E. teamster; Rapids City.

Manuel Joseph, miner; Hampton.

Mamiell Thomas, miner; Happy Hollow.

Martin J. miner; Rapids City.

Maurar Casper, laborer; Rapids City; dem; from Switzerland.

May A. miner; Rapids City.

May Duncan, miner; Rapids City,

MeaderWm. A. teamster; Rapids City; rep; born Franklin Co., Me.

MEADER SL L. Hampton; born in Franklin Co., Me., on the 14th of October, 1832; left there and came to this Co., with his parents, in November, 1844, and is among the oldest settlers; has three children, Celia J., Arthur E., and Gracie I.; wife was Miss Martha Young, who. was born in Montgomery Co., Ind., Sept. 17, 1837; married July 12, 1857; Dem.

Mears Thos. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Carbon Cliff; dern; Cath; from Ireland.

Mephani Thomas, laborer; Hampton; dem; from England.

Mertins Henry, shoemaker; Hampton; dem; from Prussia.

Michaels Chas. miner; Rapids City. Miclot D. miner; Happy Hollow.

Mill James, farmer; Sec. 26; P. 0. Franklin Crossing; dem; from England.

Miller Andrew, Sec. 23; P. O. Hampton; lives with J. D. Frels; rep; from Ger.

Miller G. H. farmer; Sec. 4; P. 0. Moline; rep; from Germany.

Miller John, P. 0. Carbon Cliff; Ind. Miller Wm. miner; Rapids City. Miller Wm. farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Moline; rep; from Germany.

MITCHELL R. M. Rapids City; Millwright and Merchant; born in Greene Co., Penn., June 20,1820; left there in the fall of 1854, and came direct to this Co., and is among the oldest settlers; has one son and two daughters living; lost one daughter; wife was Julia A. McCarl, who was born in Ohio, Dec. 13, 1833; they were married July 18, 1855; is Assessor, and has been for seven terms, and was Collector five years; dem; Chris.

Mitten John, miner; Rapids City. Mitten Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Mohr J. farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Hampton; 120 acs, val. $6,000; dem; from Germany.

Mohr J. A. farmer; Sec. 11; P. 0. Rapids City; dem; 50 acres, value $2,500; Ger.

Mohr Paul, shoemaker; Hampton; dem; from Germany.

Mohr Peter, laborer; Hampton; dem; Ger.

Mohr Wm. H. laborer; Hampton; deui; born Illinois.

Montgomery John, miner; Happy Hollow.

Montie Chas. teamster; Rapids City.

Montie Edward, laborer; Rapids City.

Montie M. laborer; Rapids City.

Montie Rudolph, laborer; Rapids City.

Mook Henry, farmer; Sec. 11; P. 0. Rapids City, dem; 40 acs, value $2,000; Germany

Mook Henry, farmer, lives with his father; Sec. 11; P. 0. Rapids City; dern; Ger.

Moon John, laborer; Sec. 20; P. O.Franklin Crossing; from Ohio.

Mooney Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Morehouse Jos. miner; Happy Hollow.

Morford Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Morgan David, miner; Rapids City.

Morgan D. W. miner; Rapids City.

Morgan John, miner; Hampton.

Morgan V. farmer; Rapids City; ind; Iowa.

Morlle John, miner; Rapids City.

Morris D. J. shoemaker; Rapids City; rep; from Ohio.

Morris Thomas M. miner; Happy Hollow.

Mortley Wm. bank boss; Happy Hollow.

Morton Alexander, farmer, lives on J. B. Cox's place; Sec. 15; P. 0. Hampton; rep.

MORTON ALEXANDER, Foreman of the Hampton Coal Mining Co; Hampton; born in Scotland, April 5,1849; came to the United States in 1855, and to this Co. in 1857; has three children, Cora E., born Feb. 5,1873; Claude M., April 9, 1875; Alexander M., Jan. 11, 1877; wife was Miss Emma Cox, born in Hampton Tp., this Co., April 15, 1852; married March 20,1872; Rep.

MOSHER DAIN'L, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 24; Hampton; born in Mont gomery Go., N. Y., Sept 9, 1802, left there in the fall of 1837, and came to this Co., and is among the oldest settlers; wife was Jane, daughter of William Benson, from Chatauqua Co., N. Y.; she was born Jan. 15. 1822; married Sept. 26, 1841; has seven children living by second wife, and three by first wife, who was Phoebe Churchhill,4rom N. Y.; has 357 acres, value $17,850; Dem.

Mower Casper, laborer; Rapids City.

Mowrer Ed. miner; Rapids City.

Mowrer Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Murdoch Ed. miner; Hampton.

Murphy Daniel, miner; Hampton.

Murray John, miner; Rapids City .

Murray Samuel, miner; Hampton.

Nichols Henry, laborer; Hampton.

Nicholson Frank, miner; Rapids City .

Nicholson Geo. miner; Rapids City .

Nelson Henry, miner; Rapids City .

Nelson John, farmer; Sec. 8; P. 0. Carbon Cliff; from Iowa .

Newell John, restaurant; Hampton ; dem; . from Ireland .

Newton H. E. farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Moline; R. I.

NEWTON MRS. JOEL J. Maiden name was Charlotte Savery; Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Moline; born in Addison Co., Vt, Sept. 30, 1827; came to this Co. in 1848; estate of 190 acres of land, value $17,200. Mr. Newton was born April 27,1819 ; mar­ ried Jan. 26, 1847 ; died Nov. 30, 1863 , leaving five children, Ellen E. (now deceased) Frank C.,Wm Henry; Herbert E. and Lillie M.;lost three previous to his death.

Norton A. 0. prop. Bluff Mill; Hampton ; rep; from New York .

O'Brien Denny, miner; Hampton. O'Brien John, farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Carbon Cliff, dem; from Ireland .

O'Conor John, miner; Hampton.

O'Conor John, miner; Happy Hollow.

O'NEIL EDWARD, Miner; Hampton ; born in Ireland in 1846; came to this Co. in 1869; Dem; wife was Mary O'Malley, born in New York city ; married Oct. 13,1872 ; has two children, Nora and Patrick.

Odendahl Peter, farmer; Sec. 5; P. 0. Moline ; dem.

Oliver Robert, miner; Rapids City . Olsen Eric, miner; Rapids City .

Olsen Peter, farmer; Sec. 3; rep; Luth; from Sweden .

Olson O. miner; Rapids City .

OLTMANN DIEDRICK, Farmer and Stock Raiser: Sec. 8; P. 0. Hampton; born in Oldenburg, Germany, March 2, 1825; came to this Co. in 1852; Dem; Luth; owns 463 acres, value $23,150; has nine children, Lena, Diedrick, Sarah, John, Stena, Lyda, Lizzie, Albert and Annie; wife was Catharine Heeren, born in Han­ over, Germany, March 2,1837; married in April, 1862.

OLTMANN JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 21; P. 0. Hampton; born in Aldenburg, Germany, March 22,1827; left there and came to this Co. in 1852, and is among the oldest settlers ; has six children, Hannah, Henry, Adolph, Theodore, Minnie and Lena; wife was Wilmina Vandil, born in Hanover, Germany, Oct. 4, 1843; she came here in 1854; married in 1858; has 170 acres, value $8,500; Dem; Luth.

Oltmann Wm. farmer, rents of D. Oltmann; Sec. 16; P. O. Hampton; dem; Germany.

Organ Ezekel, miner; Rapids City .

Osbrough James, farmer, works for E. W. Adams ; Hampton ; dem; from N. Y.

Owens James, miner; Rapids City .

Owens John, miner; Hampton.

Owens Pat, miner; Rapids City .

Owens Peter, miner; Rapids City .

Owens Wm. miner; Rapids City .

Patterson Wm. miner; Rapids City . Payne Chas. farmer; Hampton; born Ill.

Payne James 0. police constable; Hampton ; rep; from Iowa .

Peacock David, miner; Hampton.

Peit Chas. engineer; Rapids City .

Perkins A. F. millwright; Sec. 25;P. 0.Moline ; rep; Cong; from Penn.

Peterson E. farmer; Sec. 20; rep; Luth; from Sweden .

Peterson Peter, laborer; Rapids City .

Pettangill Wm. H. carpenter; Hampton ; rep; from Mass.

Pinkerton I. miner; Happy Hollow.

Porter Daniel G. farmer; Sec. 7; rep; R. I.

PORTER WM. Retired; Sec. 7; P. O. Moline; born in Virginia, June 1, 1803; came to this Co. in 1833; owns 287 acres of land; son of Joseph, of Washington Co., Ind.; has operated extensively in coal from 1852 to 1868, in this town; married Martha, daughter of Wm. Giles, of Ind., June 4,1829 have three children living, Mary A. (wife of Hudson Taylor), Samuel R. (now Co. Treasurer), and Daniel G.; George W. died in 1857, leaving a son, William A.

Potter Aaron, miner; Rapids City

Pratt C. laborer; Hampton; rep; from N. Y.

Pratt Geo. miner; Rapids City.

Pratt M. engineer; Happy Hollow.

Preston Henry, brick maker; Carbon Cliff; rep; from Penn.

Pride Frank, miner; Rapids City.

Prior A. J. engineer; Carbon Cliff; dem;from Connecticut

Propps Abel, laborer; Hampton; dem; from Virginia.

Propps Wm. W. laborer; Hampton; dem;from Virginia.

Prothers James, laborer; Hampton; rep; from Wales.

Pruden Arthur, miner; Rapids City.

Pruden Mrs. Elizabeth, Rapids City; Chris; from Virginia.

Pugh Charles, laborer; P.O. Carbon Cliff; rep; born Illinois.

Pugh Mrs. Prances, Carbon Cliff; Meth; from Connecticut.

Pugh Thos. laborer; Carbon Cliff; England.

Pumroy Thomas, miner; Rapids City.

RAFTER JOHN, miner; Hampton.

Ramsey John, miner; Rapids City.

Ramsey Joseph, bank boss; Rapids City.

Raner J. H. farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Rapids City; 20 acres, $1,000; dem; from Va.

Raner Philip F. farmer, lives with his father; Sec. 12; P.O. Rapids City; dem; from Va.

Raspberry Henry, miner; Hampton.

Raner Samuel E. farmer, lives with his father; Sec. 12; P.O. Rapids City; dem.

Raynor F. coal miner; Hampton; dem; from Virginia.

Raynor Wm. coal miner; Hampton; dem; from Virginia.

Reddick Henry, miner; Rapids City. Reddick John, miner; Rapids City.

Retteg Martin, saloon keeper; Rapids City; dem; from Germany.

Reed John,miner; Hampton. Reese Meredith, miner; Rapids City.

Reitung Louis, farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Water- town ; dem; from Germany.

Remele Philip, miner; Happy Hollow.

Reynolds John, miner; Hampton.

Richards John, miner; Hampton.

Richardson Joseph, miner; Rapids City.

Richardson Joseph, engineer; Hampton.

Richardson Joseph, engineer; Sec. 14; P.O. Hampton; dem; from England.

RICHARDSON SAMIJEL, Teacher; P.O. Port Byron; born in ZumaTp., Rock Island Co., June 25,1850; Rep;UB.;wife was Miss Emma A. Horn, born in Cedar Co., Iowa, Jan. 1, 1854; married Oct. 23,1873.

Richardson Thomas, miner; Hampton.

Richardson Thomas miner, rents of F.Oltmann; Sec. 15; P.O. Hampton; dem.

Richardson Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Richardson Wm. A. miner; Rapids City.

Rick Frederick, teamster; Rapids City.

Riley Henry, laborer; Rapids City.

Riley Henry T. miner; Rapids City.

Riley Jerry, miner; Rapids City.

Riley Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Risher G. P. miner; Rapids City.

Rischer S. C. miner; Rapids City.

Roach Thomas, miner; Rapids City.

Rober Nelson, carpenter; P.O. Carbon Cliff; from Canada.

Roberts John, miner; Rapids City.

RosemanWm. laborer; Sec. 32; rep; from Ohio.

Ross John, tenant; Sec. 5; P.O. Carbon Cliff;dem; from Ireland.

Rotman Frederick, blacksmith; Hampton;dem; from Germany.

Rowe A. J. druggist; Rapids City; rep;from Pennsylvania.

ROWE GEORGE J. Postmaster; Rapids City; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Sept. 14,1817; left there in March, 1858, then came here; has one son, A. J., bom May 15, 1851; has been married twice; first wife was Lavinia Palmer,born in the same place, Oct. 21, 1821; married March 12, 1840; she died July 27,1872; married again Dec. 18, 1874, to Mrs. C. Simpson, of Cameron, Mo.; is Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, and Elder of the Church of Christ, of Rapids City; Rep.

Rowney Wm. miner; Hampton.

Rudy John, farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Moline; dem; Luth; from Germany.

Rule George, miner; Happy Hollow. Ryan M. miner; Happy Hollow.

Sackfield Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Sanders J. W. teamster; Rapids City; dem; from Ohio.

Sanders John E. teamster; Rapids City;dem; born Illinois.

Sanders Samuel,laborer; Rapids City; dem; from Iowa.

Sands And. miner; P.O. Moline; dem; Prot; from Ohio.

Savage John, miner; Rapids City.

Scarlett Ed. miner; Rapids City.

Schaffer Adam, miner; Happy Hollow.

Schachter Lewis, miner; Rapids City.

Schacter Mrs. Mary; Luth; from Germany.

Schave C. farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Hampton; SO acres, value $4,000; dem; Germany.

Schave Fred, farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Hamp­ton ; 40 acres, value $2,000; dem; Ger.

Schave John, farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Hamp­ ton ; dem; from Germany.

Schave H. farmer, lives with Ms father; Sec. 14; dern; from Germany.

Schicter Peter, cooper; Rapids City; dem; from Germany.

Scott F. A. laborer; Hampton; rep; Sweden.

Scott Robert, miner; Rapids City.

SchultzA. farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Franklin Crossing.

Seibert , farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Rapids City; 20 acres, $ 1,000; dem ; Germany.

Seiger August, miner; Rapids City.

Settles John, miner; P.O. Moline; dern.

Shaffer Lee, laborer; Rapids City; rep; from Ohio.

Shaffer Mrs. Nancy, Rapids City; Chris; from New York.

Shannon Jas. farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Rapids City; 40 acres, $2,000; dem; from Ireland

Shaw James; miner; Hampton; England.

Shrank Christopher, miner; Rapids City.

Shrom Frederick, farmer; Sec. 32; Carbon Cliff.

Shurtleff Chas. H. laborer, lives with his father; Sec. 2: P.O. Rapids City; dem; Ill.

SHURTLEFF H. S. Merchant and Farmer; Rapids City; born ia the town of Farmington, Stratford Co., N.H., Feb. 27,1815; left there in the spring of 1835, and went to LaSalle Co.; remained there one year, then went to Knox Co. and stayed until 1840, and then came to this Co., and is among the oldest settlers; has five sons and three daughters; lost three sons and one daughter; has 100 acres on Sec. 2, value $8,000; Dem; .has been Jus­ tice of the Peace for more than twenty years, and Postmaster for a number of years, and held other town offices.

Shurtleff Wm. Oliver, laborer; Rapids City; dem; born Illinois.

Shuler Chas. miner; Rapids City.

Sides George, miner; Rapids City.

Sides Wm. miner; Rapids City.

Sikes R. W. painting; Hampton; rep; from New York.

Silkie August, teamster; Rapids City.

Silkie Lewis, miner; Rapids City.

Silvis H. S. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Carbon Cliff; dem; from Perm,

Silvis John, farmer: Sec. 33; P. O. Carbon Cliff; dem; from Penn.

Silvis Thos. S. farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Carbon Cliff; dem; from Penn..

Skinner L. farmer; Hampton; rep; bom III.

Slaughter Chas. laborer; Rapids City.

Slaughter Clarence, miner; Rapids City.

Slurh Wm. farmer; Sec. 13; P. O.Hampton; 120 acs, val. $6,000; rep; born Illinois.

Smith F. M. farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Watertown ; rep; from Penn.

Smith Geo. miner; Happy Hollow.

Smith Geo. laborer; Hampton; dem; Mich.

Smith James, laborer; Hampton; rep; 0.

Smith Jas. miner; Rapids City.

Smith Jas. A. laborer; Hampton; rep; Ill.

Smith John, miner; Rapids City.

Smith John, miner; Happy Hollow.

Smith John P. laborer; Hampton; rep; from Iowa.

Smith Manuel, mason; Hampton; rep; la.

Smith Thomas, miner; Rapids City.

Smith W. R. carpenter; P. O. Watertown; rep; from Tenn.

Snyder Felix, Sec. 3; carpenter; Rapids City; rep; horn Illinois.

Spargo Robt miner; Rapids City.

Spargo S. miner; Rapids City.

Spargo Saml. miner; Hampton.

Sport Saml. miner; Rapids City.

Stadler Jacob, farmer: Sec. 17; P. 0. Hampton; 15 acs, val. $750; dem; from Ger.

Stalburg Mrs. G. farmer; Sec. 1; P. 0. Rapids City; 40 acs, val. $2,000; Germany.

Stanbach JB. miner; Happy Hollow.

Steel G. W. laborer; Rapids City; dem; Ill.

Steohr Ed. miner; Sec. 7; P. O. Moline; Ill.

Stephens John, miner; Happy Hollow.

Sterman Geo. miner; Rapids City.

Sterman Thos. miner; Rapids City.

Stevens A. C. farmer; Sec. 5; P. 0. Carbon Cliff; Maine.

STEVENS CHARLES F. Farming for his father on Sec. 4; P. 0. Carbon Clifl; born in Crawford Co., Wis., June 26,1858; came to this Co. in 1863; son of Augustus C., who was born Aug. 9, 1838, who was the son of Thos. Stevens, of Maine; his mother was Matilda Sharp, who was born in 1837, in Adams Co., Ill.; parents were married in 1856; has two sisters: Anna M., born July 14, 1862; and Emma A., Sept. 29,1871.

STEVENS FRANK H. Hampton; Wagon Maker; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., May 10,1835; left there in 1866, and came to this place: has a family of three children, Chas.E., Ellen, and Clarence L.; wife was Emeline E., daughter of Edward Lindsey; she was born in the same place; they were married March 26, 1859; Rep.

Stevens Wm. retired; Sec. 15; P. O. Hampton ; dem; from Ireland.

Stevens Wm. W. tenant; Sec. 30; P. O. Wa- tertown; dem; from N. T.

Stinson Thos. laborer; Hampton;dem; Ire.

St. John John, miner; Rapids City.

STODDARD A. R. Merchant; Hampton ; born in Pembroke, Me., on the 22d of May, 1838; at the age of 21 he started in the hardware business for himself, and continued until 1867, then came West, and came to this Co. in December, 1868, and formed a partnership with Mr. S. Heagy, of this place, which has existed ever since, under the firm name of Heagy & Stoddard; they are doing an extensive mercantile business, disposing of $60,000 to $75,000 worth of goods per year; they are doing also the most extensive coal business in the Co., Mr. S. being Supt. of the mines, while Mr. H. is attending the mercantile department; Mr. S. married Miss Eliza A. Hunter, daughter of David F. Hunter, of Strong, Me.; she was born Sept. 5, 1837; married April 4, 1863; no family; Dem.

Stotmeister And. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. laborer; Hampton; rep;from Canada.

Surman Wm. miner; Bapids City.

Swanson John, farmer; P. O. Moline; rep;Meth; from Sweden.

Swisher J. E. bank boss; Happy Hollow.

Tameron John, miner; Hampton.

Tassell Wm. miner , Rapids City.

Teasdale John, miner; Rapids City.

Tegensey John, miner; Rapids City.

Tenny S. H. farmer; Sec. 31; dem; N. H.

Thomas Geo. miner; Hampton.

Thomas John, miner; Hampton.

Thomas John E. miner; Hampton.

THOMAS JOHN J. Hampton; Carpenter; born in Prussia, Germany, Oct. 11,1826; came to this Co. in March, 1854; Dem-. Cath; has a family; one son, John T., born Feb. 27,1857; his wife was Mary Hermes, who was born in the same place, in September, 1830; married April 11, 1856; is Town Clerk, and tas been for five years.

Thomas M. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Watertown ; rep; from Tenn.

Thomas N. P. farmer; Sec. 13; P. 0. Rapids City; 40 acs, val. $2,000; rep; Mass.

Thompson Richard, blacksmith; Rapids City.

Thornton John E. jeweler; Rapids City; rep ; from Germany.

Thorp Chas. A. retired ; Carbon Cliff; N.Y..

Trainer John, miner; Hampton.

Trounce Thomas, miner ; Happy Hollow.

TUBBS P.N. P.O. Rapids City; Sec. 1 ; Farmer; born in Sussex Co., Delaware, March 10, 1816 ; came to this Co. in 1853 ; Dem; owns 40 acs, val. $2,000; has three children, Clarissa, Rosa, and Charles; his wife was Hester A. Turner, who was born in the same place, July 27, 1820; married March 28, 1839.

TWINING H. C. Hampton; Farmer; born in Hampton Township, this Co., Aug. 13, 1842; not married; he served eighteen months in the late war, in Co. I, 28th Ill. Inf. ; he and his mother have 70 acres within the corporation, valued at $7,000; Rep.

UNDERWOOD DR. M. B. physician; Hampton; dem; from Indiana.

VANDEWATER JOHN, shoemaker; V Rapids City ; dem ; from N.Y.

Yederstrom John P. blacksmith; Rapids City; dem; from Sweden.

Yeincent Dr. Geo. physician and surgeon; rep ; from Vermont.

Yipoad Isaac, miner ; Hampton.

Yogel Jacob, farmer; Sec. 2; P. 0. Rapids City; dem; born Illinois.

VOGEL. JAMES J. Hampton; Proprietor of the City Saloon ; born in Rock Island Co., Feb. 27, 1848; has a family three children : Rebecca M., born March 5, 1872; John A., Nov. 23, 1874: Matilda, Oct. 5, 1876; wife was Elizabeth, daugh­ ter of Peter Mohr; she was born in Germany, July 8, 1851; they were married Nov. 5, 1871; Dem.

VOGEL JOHN A. Rapids City; Retired; was born in Germany, April 22, 1822; left there and came to the United States and to Warren Co., Penn., in 1886 ; remained there three years, then came to this Co., in 1839, and is among the oldest settlers ; has five children living; lost one; wife was Margaret Cherchel, who was born in Prussia, Germany, July 4, 1818; married Oct. 8, 1844; is'Township Trus­ tee and Commissioner of Highways; Dem; Caih.

Vogel John C. tanner; Sec. 2; P. 0. Rapids City; dem; born Illinois.

Vogler Geo. farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Rapids City; dem; 39 acs, val. $1,950; Germany.

WAINWRIGHT GEO. farmer; lives with father; Sec. 12; P. O. Rap. City.

Wadsford E. miner; Happy Hollow.

Wainwright Isaac, farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Rapids City; dem; 190 acs, val. $7,600.

WAINWRIGHT S. D. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 13; P. O. Rapids City; born in Indiana Co. Penn., Dec. 7, 1833; left there and came to this Co. and landed at Hampton in 1851; is among the old settlers; have four children, Ida B., Ira F., George E. and Frank M.; wife was Clarinda B. Smith, born in Scott Co., Iowa, July 6,1844; married March 30,1865; has 153 acres, value $7,650; Dem.

Walton Jas. miner; Hampton.

Ward C. H. painter; Hampton; rep; Ill.

Ward Jas. miner; Rapids City.

Ward Jas. laborer; Rapids City.

Ward Milton, carpenter; Hampton; rep; Pa.

Warren Chester, farmer, rents of Wm. Cook; Sec. 16; P. O. Hampton; rep; N. Y.

Warren H. S. farmer; Sec. 19; P. 0. Watertown ; rep; Bapt; from Vermont.

Warren Jacob, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Watertown , dem.

Watson Albert, laborer; Happy Hollow.

Watson Dan'l, miner; Rapids City.

Watson Jas.miner; Rapids City.

Watson Wm. miner; Rapids City.

WEATHERHEAD IRA, Farmer; Sec. 27; P. 0. Carbon Cliff; born in Guilford, Vt, July 27,1809; came to this Co. Julv 1, 1839; Dem; owns 1014 acres of land; son of Abel and Ruth Davis, his wife; first wife was Mary P. Gallop; she died 1843; present wife was the widow of Albert Mills, of this town; married Oct. 20,1849; have four children living, Drurv A., Ellen O. (wife of Alphonso Gates), Gate L. (wife of Leander Gates),and Orra E.

Weaver C. laborer; Rapids City.

Weaver Geo. miner; Rapids City.

Weaver Hugh, miner; Rapids City.

Weaver Sani'l miner; Rapids City.

Webb D. J. station agent; Rapids City; dem; from Wisconsin.

WEBSTER WM. B. Shoemaker; Hampton; born in Bristol, Me., April 16, 1809; came to this Co. in Nov., 1843, and is among the oldest settlers; no family; wife was Miss Eliza Jane Palmer, born in Maine; married Oct., 1843; is and has been Supervisor sis terms, and held other town offices; Dem.

Weimar Jacob, shoemaker; Hampton; dem; from New Jersey.

Weir A. H. miner; Rapids City.

Welsh Jas. miner; Rapids City.

Welsh John, miner; Rapids City.

Welsh Peter, miner; Happy Hollow.

Welsh Wm. miner; Rapids City.

WELLS ALBERT, Justice of the Peace; Hampton . was born in Hampton tp.,Rock Island Co., May 20,1S3S; Dem; have three children, Henry , born Oct. 1,1866; Sarah C., April 7, 1873; Henrietta, April 19, 1875; wife was Miss Louise M. Allen, born in Whitehall, N. Y., Feb. 2, 1837; they were married Nov. 8, 1865; was Town Clerk and is Corporation Clerk.

Wells A. S. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 17; P. 0. Hampton; rep; born Illinois.

Wells Edward, laborer; Hampton; dem; Ill.

Wells Geo. R. laborer; Hampton; dem; Ill.

WELLS G. R. Retired; Hampton; born in Wayne Co., Ill., Dec. 11, 1827; came to this Co. in 1832 with his parents; Dem; owns 260acres land, value $40,000; has five children, Edward, Stephen, Eunice H., Sophia A. and Hiram; wife was Miss Hannah W. Buifum, born in Buffalo Prairie tp., this Co., June 7, 1849; married Feb. 20,1873; Mr. W. is one of the oldest settlers; was Collector three years and held other town offices.

Wells J.L. farmer, lives with father; Sec. 16; P. O. Hampton; rep: born Illinois.

Wells Henry, fanner, rents of L. Wells; 'Sec. 9; P. O. Hampton; dem; born Illinois.

Wells John, farmer; Sec. 17; P.O.Hamp­ ton; rep; 336 acs, val. $16,800; from Vt.

Wendell J. H. tenant; Sec. 32; P. 0. Carbon Cliff; dem; from New Hampshire.

WENK JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 2; P. 0. Hampton; born in Ol­ denburg, Germany, Dec. 14,1820; left there and came to the.U S. and to this Co in 1852; is among the oldest settlers; has five children, Hannah, Lizzie. Frederick, John and Henry; wife was Helena Olt-inanns, born in the same place, Aug. 30, 1829; married March 19, 1852; has 170 acres, value $8,500; Dem; Luth.

Wheeler Lewis, laborer; Carbon Cliff.

WHITBECK ANDREW, Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Carbon Cliff; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., Feb. 28, 1807; came to this Co. 1865; owns 84 acres land, value $4,000; son of Robert, who died in 1844; volunteered in Co. A, Col. Kincaid's Graybeard Regt, at Muscatine, la.; first wife was Mary Ann Parker; married Oct., 1833: she died Sept. 25, 1844, leaving sis children, three sons and three daughters; present wife was Mahala Saulsbury; married April 4,1846; have four children by this marriage, three sons and one daugh­ ter.

White Wm. miner; Hampton.

Whithead David, miner; Kapids City.

Whithead David R. miner; Rapids City.

Whithead John, miner; Rapids City.

Whithead Jos. miner; Rapids City.

Whitman H. B. weigh boss; Happy Hollow.

Wickert John, miner; Happy Hollow.

Wilcher Ezra, engineer; Hampton; rep;born Illinois.

Wiley Chas,laborer; Hampton; rep; Vt

Wilsey Erval, miner; Happy Hollow.

Wilkin August, lives with father; Sec. 17;P. O. Hampton; dem; from Germany.

Wilkin Chas. farmer, lives with father; Sec.17; P. O. Hampton; dem; Germany.

Wilkin Karl, farmer; Sec. 17; P. 0. Hampton; dem; 79 acs, val. $2,275; Germany.

Willard Andrew J. farmer; Sec. 10; P. 0. Rapids City; rep; 37 1/2 acs, val. $1,875.

Willard A. J. farmer; Hampton; rep; born Illinois.

Willard Gotfried, farmer; Sec. 13; P. 0. Rapids City; dem; 40 acs, val. $2,000; Ger.„

WilleyEph. carpenter; Hampton; rep; born Illinois.

Willey Sidney, carpenter; Hampton; rep; from Maryland.

Williams Ed. police; Rapids City; dem; from Pennsylvania,

Williams John, laborer; Hampton; dem; from England.

WILLIAMS MRS. LAMBERT,Retired; Sec. 5; P. 0. Carbon Cliff; born in Md., Jan. 10, 1826; came to this Co. in 1850; Meth; Mr. Williams was bom April 22,1805; married Dec,1842; died Jan. 22, 1868, leaving seven children, John E. R., Laura A., wife of John Settles; Gordon P., Martha E. A., wife of Henry Thomas; William I., Cyrus L., and Rosa L.

Williams W. P. miner; Rapids City. Williamson Jacob, miner; Hampton.

Wilsey D. F. carpenter; Rapids City; dem;from Michigan.

Wilthamuth Chris, farmer; Sec. 14; P. 0.Rapids City; rep; 40 acs, val. $2,000; Ger.

Wiltamuth Geo. farmer; Sec. 14; Hamp­ ton; rep; 136 acs, val. $6,800; Germany.

Wilthamuth K farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Rapids City; rep; 120 acs, val. $6,000; Ger.

Wiltamuth Nicholas, farmer, rents of his father; Sec. 14; P.O. Hampton; rep; Ger.

Winans Jas. clerk; P. 0. Hampton; dem;from New York.

Windrow F. laborer; Hampton; dem; fromGermany.

Windrow Wm. laborer; Hampton; dem;from Germany.

Witherspoom Wm. miner; Hampton.

Wood Wm. miner; Hampton. Woodbury Daniel, tenant; Sec. 33; P. 0. Carbon Cliff; rep; from New York.

Woodring Jacob, miner; Rapids City.

Woodsworth Wm. laborer; Rapids City.

Worthington E vminer; Rapids City.

Wright A. J. laborer; Hampton; dem; from Indiana.

Wursching Michael, farmer; Sec. 33; dem; from Germany.

Young Charles, carpenter; Hampton; Ind; from Germany.

ZEGLER WM. farmer; Sec. 1: P. 0. Rapids City; dem; 26acs, val. $1,300.

Zeigler John, miner; Rapids City.