ABERNATHY D. D. watchman and fire- jlx man for Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co.; rep.

Abernathy B. J. traveling agent for Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co.; rep.

AbrahamsonC.woodwker; Molins Plow Co.

Ackerson Andrew, laborer.

Ackerson Swan, laborer.

Adams J. works for Deere & Co., Iron Dept;rep.

Addams J. J. works for Deere & Co.

Ade Gust.

ADELMAN GEORGE F. Proprietor City Beer and Billiard Hall; born in Germany, May 19,1845; came to this Co. in 1868; Dem; .married Louise Permann, Sept 29,1872; she was born in Germany, they have two children, Louisa W. and Minnie.

Ahlstedt Mrs. L.

Ahlstrom Peter, works at Keator's mill; rep.

Ahrens H. blacksmith; Moline Wagon Co.

Ainsworth Chas. E. general agent for Dimock, Gould & Co.; rep.

Ainsworth Fred. Ainsworth Henry A. secretary and treasurer,Williams, White & Co.; rep; Cong.

Ainsworth Joseph, painter.

Akers Hans, laborer.

ALDAY ADAM, Capitalist; born in Germany, Feb. 4,1831; came to this Co., Nov. I8,1854; independent in politics and religion; Mr. Alday came to this place with $42.00; first winter chopped cord wood at 75 cents a cord; next seven years followed plastering and brick laying; then went to Pike's Peak; in saloon business here one year, about 1865; then did the grading for the Horn Railroad, between Moline and Rock Island; then bought 300 acres of the Moline Bluff Land, in Sec. 10; it being timber land, he made a fortune out of the timber; with the money realized from this he purchased 40 acres in the Corporation of Moline, of much of which he is still in possession; he has built ten houses in Moline ; has been Street Commissioner.

Alfred Chas. works for Diuiock, Gould & Co.; rep.

Allen Claus, works for Diniock, Gould & Co.; rep.

Allen Elsworth, laborer,

Allen Frank, upholsterer.

Allen H. works for Deere & Co.; wood dept.

Allen J. C. carpenter.

Allengreen A. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep; Meth.

Allsedt Gus. works for Moline Plow Co; rep.

Almquist John, works for Deere & Co., grinders' and polishers' dept; rep; Luth.

Alinloff J. blacksmith; Moline Wagon Co.

Alstrom J. P.

Altz Christoph, barber; Ind; from Germany.

ALTZ JACOB, Barber; born in Germany, July 24, 1838; came to this County April 9, 1859; Rep; Prot; married Kate Destal, Nov. 8, I860; they have six children, Caroline, Herbert K.., Bade B., Josephina and Charlie S. and Horace G., twins, born July 24,1873.

Amberg Albert, laborer; from Sweden.

American Express Co.; cor Railroad and Rodman avs.

Anderburg G. A. works for Deere & Co., fitters' dept; rep.

Andberg J. P. laborer.

Anderson Alfred, laborer.

ANDERSON ANDREW, Grocer; born in Sweden, Aug. 4, 1850; came to this Co. in 1853; Bapt; married Eva Rey­ nolds, Sept. 2,1873; she was born in Penn., June 16,1850.

Anderson Andrew, shipper, Moline Plow Co.; rep; Luth.

Anderson Andrew, tailor.

Anderson Andrew, carpenter; rep; Luth; from Sweden.

Anderson Andrew, works for Deere & Co., wood dept; Ind.

Anderson Andrew, works for Moline Paper Co., rep.

Anderson Andrew, works at Keator's Mill; rep.

Anderson Andrew, driller.

Anderson Andrew, laborer.

Anderson A. J.

Anderson A. Q.

Anderson B.

Anderson C. works for Moline Plow Co.;rep.

Anderson C. carpenter; works for Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co.; rep.

Anderson C. A. wood worker, Moline Plow Co.

Anderson C. P. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; rep.

Anderson Charles, painter.

Anderson Chas. works for Deere & Co., wood dept; rep.

Anderson Chas. works at Keator's mill.

Anderson Chas. grinder.

Anderson Chas. laborer.

Anderson Chas. laborer.

Anderson F. painter, Moline Plow Co.; rep; Luth.

Anderson Gus. works for Moline Plow Co.;rep; Luth.

Anderson Gust Anderson G. F. Anderson Henry, saloon; dem; Luth; from Sweden .

Anderson Herman, boiler maker.

Anderson I. K. wood worker, Moline Plow Co. ; rep.

ANDEKSON ISAAC K. Carpenter and Builder; born in Danville, N. J., Feb. 26,1825; came to this Co. in 1844; Rep; Ind; married Rachel Knowling, April 22, 1848; she died Dec. 5, 1857; two children by this marriage, Josephine, (now Mrs. N. R. Zeigler) born Nov. 30,1849; Ida Louisa, (now Mrs. Lewis Kirkendall) born Aug. 2, 1853; married Lucy Gates, Sept. 23, 1858; three children by last marriage, Horace M., born July 7,1859; George K., Jan. 31, 1861; Nellie G, Nov. 30,1865; Mr. A. has been Town Constable and Collector.

Anderson J. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; rep; Luth.

Anderson J. works for Deere & Co., wood dept.

Anderson Jacob, mill hand; rep.

Anderson John, shoemaker; rep; Luth; from Sweden .

Anderson Martin, works for Deere & Co., wood dept; rep.

Anderson Mrs. Mary, widow. Anderson Neal, works for Deere & Co., wood dept; rep.

Anderson Olof.

Anderson 1ST els, wood worker, Moline Plow Co.; rep; Luth.

Anderson Peter.

Anderson Otto, carpenter; rep; Sweden; two children.

Anderson S. wood-worker.

Anderson Sam. wood-workef; Moline Plow Co.; Bapt.

Anderson Samuel, laborer.

Anderson Swan, works for Dhnock, Gould

& Co.; rep; from Sweden. Anderson Swan, laborer. Anderson S. L. works at Keator's Mill. Anderson S. P. shoemaker; rep; Sweden;

two children.

Anthony E. H. clerk; rep; born Illinois. Anthony J. O. retired; rep.

Aram J. wagon-maker; Moline "Wagon Co.;

rep.

Archer Frank, laborer; rep; two children. Archer Newton, laborer; rep; one child.

Aras Amil, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; rep.

Aronson Claus, painter; rep.

Asp Erick, works for Deere & Co. in fitters'

department; rep. Astncr Henry, grocer; rep; from Sweden.

Astrom John, works for Moliue Plow Co.;

rep; Luth.

As way 0. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep. Aswedge Chas. works for Deere & Co. in

iron department; deni.

Aswcge John, blacksmith Victor Scale Co.; rep; one child.

Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Co., Post-Office building.

ATKINSON CHARLES, Capitalist; born in Newburyport, Mass., May 18, 1808; came to Henry Co., Ill., September, 1835; came to this Co. in 1843; Rep; Cong; married Ann Eliza Bates, Jan. 4, 1830; she was born in Nashua, N.H., May 20, 1809; Mr. A. was the first Treasurer of Henry Co., also the first Probate Judge of the same Co.; he is President of the Moline Water-Power Co.; has been one of the most active business men in this section of the State, always largely interested in lands, manufactures and general business.

Atkinson Ed. B. traveling salesman for Deere & Co.; rep.

Atkinson James W. insurance agent; rep;born Illinois.

Atwater Sam. foreman Moline Plow Co.; rep; Meth.

Auglin Aug. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; rep; Luth.

Augstrom A. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep.

Austerland Fred, city engineer; rep.

Axelson Chas. works at Keator's Mill; rep.

Ayers John, traveling agent for Deere & Co.; rep.

BACHMANN H. physician; denn; Meth; from Germany; one child.

Bagga J. P. works at Keator's Mill; rep.

Baker F,rank, works at Keator's Mill; rep.

Ball W. T. head shipping-clerk for Deere & Co.; rep; Cong.

Bangs Chas. carpenter; rep.

Bangs Moses R. retired; rep; Meth; born in Mass., 1805; one child; $3,000.

Barber H. E. traveling salesman for Deere & Co.; rep.

Barber James, wood-worker Moline Plow Co. ; rep; Cong.

Barden Pat. works for Moline Plow Co.

BARKER LUTHER H. Manufacturer of Bean's Patent Stone Force Pump, and dealer in all kinds of pumps; born in Moriah, Essex Co., K Y., Aug. 29, 1822; came to this Co. in December, 1853; Dem; Lib; married Martha Cook, Sept. 19,1844; she died Dec. 26,1849; married Sarah A. Allen, Nov. 7,1854; two children by first marriage, Maria A., bora Sept. 2, 1845, and Charles T., born June 15,1847; three children by last marriage, one deceased; the living are, Luther D., born March 35, 1861, and Sarah L., born Feb. 12, 1863; Mr. Barker was for twenty years agent of the C. It. L & P. R. R at Moline.

Barlow Charles, carpenter; Meth; England.

Barnard Rev. E. C. pastor Congl. Church; rep.

Barnard H. A. President Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co.; rep; Vermont; five children.

BARNARD & LEAS MFGL CO.Established in 1860; incorporated in 1872; authorized capital, $120,000; H. A. Barnard, Pres.; J. Silas Leas, Vice Pres.; W. C. Bennitt, Sec. and Treas.; manufacturers of Victor Smutters, Victor Brush-Scourer, Barnard's Dustless Wheat Seperators, Eu reka Flour-Packers, Wheat Graders, Middlings Purifiers, Giant Corn-Shellers, and Barnard's Dustless Corn Cleaners; employ about sixty men.

Barth Chas. works for Moline Plow Co.; dem.

Bartlett J. W. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; rep; Cong.

Bartlett S. D. wagon-maker Moline Wagon Co.; rep; four children.

Bassett C. R. file business.

Bassett E. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.

Bastrone J. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep; Luth.

Bausch John, bakery; dem; Prot; from Germany ; five children.

Bausey Jerry, cook; rep; from. Kentucky.

Beal Albert M. law student; rep; United Brethren; born Illinois.

BEA.L DANIEL N. Retired farmer; born in Peacham, Vt., Feb. 5, 1815; came to this Co. in 1834; Rep; Ind; owns house and two lots in Moline, valued at $3,000; 250 acs in Secs. 18, 7,10 and 20 in Zurna Tp., this Co., valued at $15,000; 160 acs in Washington Tp., Iowa, valued at $ 4,000; married Betsey Spencer, Sept. 18, 1836; she was born'in Peacham, Vt., Jan. 1,1817; they have had five children; the living: are, Lucius W., born Jan. 20, 1838, Samuel S., born Jan. 2, 1843, Albert M., horn Oct. 31,1853, and Eunice C., born Nov. 5,1858; lost one infant child in 1840; Mr. Beal was Township Supervisor of Zvuna four years; Township Assessor twelve terms; Constable four years; twenty years School Trustee, and several years School Director, in. Zuma Tp.

Beardslee O. J. reporter Rock Island Argus; dera; Metli; from Iowa.

Beardslee Wm. engineer; dem; from Ohio; two children.

Bearman Chas. works for Moline Paper Co.; dem.

Beatty J. moulder; works for Williams, White & Co.; rep; Meth.

Beck Fred, miller; works for Waters & First; dein.

Becker C. works for Union Malleable Iron Co.; rep.

Becker Theodore, cabinet-maker; rep; Ger.

Beckstrom Andrew, works at Keator's Mill; from Sweden.

BEERS E. B. Iron and Brass Foundry; born in Lancaster, Pa., July 18, 1838; came to this Co. in 1867; Rep; Ind; Mr. B. served three years in Co. A, 7th California Infantry.

Beers J. M. works for Deere & Co. in foundry department; rep.

Beers L. works for Deere & Co. in iron de­ partment ; dem.

Beery D. P. pump mnfr; rep; from Ohio; two children.

BENELL, ROBT. M.. With Dimock, Gould & Co.; born in Ohio, June 16, 1844; came to this Co. in 1868; Ind; Meth; married Nannie Smith, Feb. 7,1805; she was horn at Abingdon, Ill., Dec. 27,1844, and died Jan. 26, 1877; they have two children living, Charles E., born Oct. 25,1865, and Harry E., born Jan. 8,1867; lost four children ; Mr. Benell served three years in First Missouri Engineers and eight months in the 148th I. V. I.

Bengson Paul, works for Moline Paper Co.

Bengstrom G. 0. works for Deere & Co. in fitters' department; rep.

Bennett G. W. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep; Bapt..

Bennett Wm. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; rep; Meth.

Bennett Win. C. Sec. and Treas. Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co.; rep; Penn; four children.

Benser C. A. Sec. and Trcas. Moline Wagon Co.; resides in Rock Island; rep; Lib.

Benson B. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep.

Benson John, works at Keator's Mill; rep.

Benson Nels. works for Deere & Co. in grinders'and polishers'dept; rep; Luth.

Benson S. W. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep.

Benson Swan, works for Moline Paper Co.

Benson Swan, works for Deere & Co. in grinders' and polishers' department.

Benson Wm. engineer; rep; Presb; born in New York, 1852.

Berg A. P. mason; rep; Luth; Sweden.

Bergblom C. works for Dimock, Gould &Co.; rep; Luth

. Bergert Aug. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem.

Bergert Claus, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem.

Berglund Aug. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep.

Berglund Chas. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep.

Berglund J. works for Deere & Co. in iron department.

Bergman Fred, works at Keator's Mill; rep.

Bergren John, tailor; rep; Bapt; Sweden.

Bergroot Aug. works for Deere & Co. in tit­ ters' department; rep.

Bergstine C. blacksmith Moline Wagon Co.; rep.

BERGSTROM NELS P. Undertaker and Furniture Repairer; born in Sweden, Jan. 29,1829; came to this Co. in 1867; Rep; Meth; married Betsey Peterson, in 1844; they have two children, Peter and Maggie; they have lost eleven children; Mr. Bergstrom is prepared at all times to furnish coffins, wood and metallic caskets, and every article in the un­ dertaker's line, at the lowest prices in the three cities; coffins, etc., shipped to all outside points, the express and freight charges paid by Mr. Bergstrom.

Berry E. H. painting contractor for Moline Wagon Co.; rep; one child.

Berry James, painter Moline Wagon Co.; rep.

Berry James W. painter Moline Wagon Co.;rep; Bapt; eight children.

Berry Wm. painter Moline Wagon Co.; rep.

Berry Will, works for Deere & Co. in wood department; Ind.

Blackwell Robt. teamster; dem.

Blombergson Axel, painter: Ind; born in Sweden, Aug. 17, 1841; one daughter.

BLOMBERGSON& NORLING,Painters, and Dealers in Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Brushes, Wall-Paper, &c.; the finest house, sign and decorative work done; special attention given to fresco painting; decorative painting in churches, halls, and other public buildings, solicited, and satisfaction guaranteed.

Bloom A. works for Deere & Co. in grinders' and polishers' department; rep.

Bloom. Chas. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep.

Bloom John, works for Deere & Co. in grinders' and polishers' dept; rep.

Blowers Chas. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep.

Blumstrom O. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep; Luth.

Bicknell E. moulder; works for Williams, White & Co.

Billington Chas. works for Moline Paper Co.; rep; Prot.

Billington C. A. paper-maker; rep; Luth; from Sweden; three children; $4,000.

Birkey J. M. laborer; dem.

Bobke Charles, baker; from Germany.

Bock Jacob, shoemaker; Ind; from Ger­ many ; two children.

Boe Henry, works for Deere & Co. in fit­ ters' department; dem. ,

Boknian F. G. physician and druggist; dem; Ind; from Sweden.

Bolton J. M. foreman Moline Paper Co.; rep; two children.

Boman Nels, moulder Union Malleable IronCo.; rep.

Bonner James, works for Moline Plow Co.

Boodleson P. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep.

Booth Elize, works for Deere & Co. in foundry department; rep.

Borchers Kev. T. F. pastor Moline Baptist Church; rep.

Bornholdt J. works for Deere & Co. in wood department; dem.

Bourne A. J. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; dem.

Bowen J. M. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep.

Bowman C. wood-worker Moline Plow Co.; rep; Bapt.

Bowman Chas. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; dem.

Bowman Chas. H. salesman; rep; Luth;from Sweden; $1,500.

Boyington A. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; dem.

Brahms H. works for Deere & Co. in iron department

Brendt John, works for Moline Plow Co.

Bratt A works for Deere ,& Co. in iron department ; rep.

Brendt L. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep Bapt

Brickman Henry, works for Union Malleable Iron Co. ; rep.

Briggs H. T. foreman wood dept MolineWagon Co. ; dern ; three children.

Briggs Wm. A. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep.

Brockhamer C. works for Deere & Co. in wood department ; dem.

Brown Cornelius, works at Keator's Mill; dem.

Brown C. J. works for Deere & Co. in foun­ dry department ; rep.

Brown John, yardman Moline Wagon Co.;from Sweden.

Brown R. L. flour and feed; rep; from New York ; three children.

Brown W. K. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep ; Meth.

Brown W. Milt, paymaster for Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co.; rep; Cong; born Moline.

Browning John T. attorney; member of State Legislature ; rep.

Browning & Entrikin, attorneys; Keator House building.

BRUMBAUGH J. H. Foreman of Grinding and Polishing Dept. of Moline Plow Co. ; born in Millershurg, 0., April 1, 1850; Rep; Prot; married Annie F. Littler, July 20, 1871 ; she was born in Ohio, May 11, 1854; they have one child, Arthur Ross, born July 11, 1874.

Brunstrom L. works for Deere & Co. in wood department ; rep

. Burch John, works for Deere & Co. in iron department; rep.

Burcholtz Max, works for Deere & Co. in iron department.

Burgen J. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep;Luth.

Burgendahl Gus, works for Moline Plow Co.; rep.

Burkholder J. W. works for Deere & Co. in iron department; dem.

Burgland John, works for Moline Plow Co. ;rep; Meth.

Burgland S. works for Moline Plow Co.; rep ; Luth.

Burgland Swan, works for Moline Plow Co, ; rep ; Meth.

Burkman J. works for Deere & Co. in iron department

Burgston Fred. A. clerk ; rep ; Sweden.

Burgston G. wagon-maker Moline Wagon Co. ; rep ; Luth. ; five children.

Bullen H. L. retired; rep ; Cong.

Bolster Geo. works for Deere & Co., wood dept; dem.

Butter Donald, moulder, Beers & Co. ; one child.

. CALENTZKY J.F. WM. toys, &c.; Ind; from Germany; one cliild.

Calentzky Samuel C. retired; Ind; from Germany ;"two children.

Campbell A. P. works at Keator's Mill ; rep.

Candee F. J. receiving clerk, Moline Plow Co., rep.

Candee H. W. Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Ind.

Candee H. W. secretary Victor Scale Co. ; rep ; one child.

Carley J. wagon maker, Moline Wagon Co.

Carlin J. blacksmith ; works for Williams, White & Co. ; dem ; Cath.

Carlson C. works for Moline Plow Co., rep ;Luth.

Carlson C. wagon maker, Moline Wagon Co.; rep.

Carlson C. E. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep ; Luth.

Carlson G. works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep.

Carlson C. J. works for Moline Plow Co. ;rep.

Carlson Otto, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep; Luth.

Carlson P. G. works for Moline Plow Co.; Luth.

Carlson Wm.works for Dimock, Gould & Co.

Carlsteadt C. works for Dimock, Gould & Co. ; rep ; Luth.

Carlstedt Jos. furniture dealer ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden; seven children.

Carlstead John, works for Deere & Co., iron dept; rep.

Carlton Robt. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.; rep; two children.

Carpenter Ben. works for Moline Paper Co. ; rep; Prot.

Carpenter Wm. H. manufacturer of cigars ; rep ; Bapt ; from N. Y. ; one child.

Carson A. L. treasurer Moline Plow Co. ; rep.

Carson John, works for Moline Plow Co. ; rep.

Cassel Israel, hardware; rep; Bapt.

Cauley Michael, painter, Moline Wagon Co; dem; Cath ; one child.

Cautwell W. H. moulder, works for Williams, White & Co.; dem.

Caverly A. K. works for Dimock, Gould & Co.;rep;Metu.

Cederberg Mrs. C. widow; 64 W Ann st.

Chadwick G. machinist, with Williams, White & Co.; rep ; Meth.

Chase W. H. foreman Mqline Pump Co.; rep.

Charlsburg Alex, gang-sawyer, Keator's Mill; from Sweden; rep.

CHRISTY JOHN M. Superintendent of Machinery, Moline Plow Co.; born in Boston, Mass., June 23,1840; came to this Co. in 1866; Rep; Ind; married Mary J. Goodnow, March 13, 1867; she was born in Worcester, Mass.; Mr. Cheney served three months in the Third Battalion Mass. Rifles, under command of Maj. Devens; served two years in Co. A. 51st Mass.Vols; enlisted as First Sergeant, was promoted to First Lieut, of the Co.

CHESTER NELSON, General Merchant; born in Sweden, May 10, 1837; came to this County in 1857; rep; Luth; value of property, $40,000; married Christine Berglund, Sept. 7, 1868; she was born in Sweden, March 14, 1845; they have three children,Wm. Th., born Sept. 9,18(59; Agatha E., Feb. 1, 1873, and Alvina C., Sept 21,1875; they have lost one infant child; Mr. Chester is Trustee, Treasurer and Deacon of the Swede Luth. Church; Director and Secretary of the Board of Directors of Augustana College and Theological Institute, Rock Island; he is also a Director of Moline National Bank.

CHRISTY JOSEPH M. Proprietor Stearn Cracker Bakery, Rock Island and Moline; Post Office Block, Rock Island; residence Moline; married Ellen M. Hemenway, Jan. 1,1867; she was bora May 28, 1845; they have four children, Fred H., born Oct. 2, 1867; Jennie M., Feb. 15, 1870; Joseph M., Jr., Aug. 12,1872; and Margaret E., Dec. 3,1875; Mr. Christy is Director in Moline National Bank, and has been Supervisor of Moline Tp.

Clayton J. W. iron worker.

Clelland Geo. works for Deere & Co., foundry dept; rep.

CLENDENIN WM. (Clendenin & Martin) Druggist and Dealer in Books; born in Lyndon, Whitesides Co., Ill., April 12,1845; came to this Co. in 1873; Rep; Cong; married Rachel E. Gridley, April 16,1867; she was born near Hudson, N.Y., April 26,1847; they have three children, Robert G., born June 7, 1868; Frank J., Sept., 1870; and Mabel H., Jan. 27, 1874; Mr. C. served in the War of the Rebellion about fifteen months.

Clendenin & Martin, druggists and booksel­ lers ; Post Office Building.

Coalmark Eric, yard man, Keator's Mill; rep; from Sweden,

Cobb Mrs. M. C. boarding house; Cong.

Coffey Pat. works for Deere & Co., iron dept; dem.

Coffeen Henry, book-keeper, Victor Scale Co.; rep; Presb; three children.

Cole John, works for Moline Plow Co.; rep; Cath.

Cole W. P, works for Moline Plow Co.; rep.

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