OWEN TOWNSHIP.

ANDERSON ABRAHAM, laborer; Sec. 18; P. O. Rockford.

ALBRANT A. Blacksmith ; Sec. 15; P. 0. Rockford; born in Canada, Feb. 16, 1841; came to this Co. in 18'72; Republican; Methodist; married Sarah Rosevear, of Rochester, N. Y., in 1869; Mrs. Albrant's mother, Mrs. Martha Rosevear, resides with them ; she was born in Ontario CO., N. Y., in 1812; have two children: Willie, born April 11, 1870; Alta, Jan. 1, 1874.

Armstrong A., Jr., Sec. 10; P. 0. Rockford .

Armstrong A. R Sec. 10; P. 0. Rockford .

Armstrong J. renter; Sec. 3; P. 0. Rockford .

Aspland G. renter; Sec. 2; P. 0. Rockton.

Atkinson Charles, Sec. 6: P. 0. Harrison .

ATKINSON JOHN N.Superintendent of County Poor House and Farm ; Sec. 33; P. 0. Rockford ; born in Burritt Tp., in this Co. , July 5, 1845 ; Republican; Liberal; has held office of Town Collector of town of Burritt ; was in 11th Ill. Cav., Co. J.; maiden name of wife was Minnie A. Douglas, born in N. Y. State; married in Feb., 1868; have three children: Ada, Elva and Kittie May

Atwood John, Sec. 13; P. 0. Rockford .

ATWOOD PATTEN, Farmer; farm and residence in Sectional District of Harlem ; P. 0. Rockton; born in New Hampshire, in January, 1805; married Anna Brooks, Feb. 26, 1826; she was born in Canada West, March 20, 1808; they came to Winnehago County in Dec.. 1839; moved on the farm where they now reside in 1840; Mr. Atwood owns 230 acres of land; they have fourteen children, all married; their names are as follows : Henry B., Sally, Eliza , Lydia , William. Candace, Anna, Mary, Joseph B., Irena, Patten B., Harriet, John and Philip ; ten of these are now living in this Co. ; Mr. and Mrs. A. are members of the Baptist church.

BAKER DAVID, Sec. 21; P.O.Rockford.

Baker Wm., Sec. 21; P. O. Rockford.

Balis Nelson.

Barrett Charles, Sec. 26 ; P. 0. Rockford .

Barnes H. renter; Sec. 28; P. O. Rockford.

Barnes Wm. renter; Sec. 21; P.O. Rockford.

Barrett C. L. renter; Sec. 26; P.O. Rockford.

Black Chas, Jr., Sec15; P. 0. Rockford .

Black Charles, Sec. 13; P. O. Rockton.

Black John, Sec.1 ; P. O. Rockton.

Black William, P. O. Rockton.

Blake David, farmer; See, 20; P,O.Rockford.

BLISS JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O Rockford; born in Troy, N. Y., Jan.22, 1822; came to this Co. in 1860; Republican; Baptist; owns 232 acres land; has held offices of Road Master and School Director ; married Lydia E. Fife, of Mass.; she died in March, 1861; present wife was Ann M. Colton, born in Westfield, Mass., Aug. 22, 1831; married Jan. 27, 1863; have one child by former and one by present marriage: James Edward, born May 22,1856; Ashland C., March 20, 1875.

Blomberg August, Sec. 20; P. O. Rockford. Bomgarty Jos. renter; Sec. 20; P.O.Rockford. Bolfield Charles, Sec. 7; P. 0. Rockford_

Brewster J. W. farm; Sec. 8; P.O. Rockford. Brewster Joseph, Sec. 10; P. O. Rockford.

Brewster Jos., Jr., Sec. 10; P. 0. Rockford .

Brown Chas. E. brick maker; Sec. 26; P. O. Rockford.

BROWN GEORGE S. Farmer; Sec.

35; P. O. Rockford; born in this Co. June 23, 1859; owns 199 acres land, value $60 per acre; holds office of Road Commis­ sioner of this town; was in army as team­ ster six months; maiden name of wile was Jennie Rogers; she was born in England, March, 184 .6; married Feb. 13, 1867; have three children : William, born Dec. 11, 1868; Flora, Aug.. 16, 1870; Edith, Nov. 25, 1872 .

BROWN MOWRY, Farmer; Sec. 26;P O. Rockford ; born in Rhode Island, Jan. 29, 1814; came to this Co. in May, 1838; Republican ; Liberal ; owns 240 acres land; has held office of Justice of Peace; is among the oldest settlers; still owns and conducts the farm which he originally purchased from the government; married Lucy M. Pease, of Lyons, Wayne Co., N. Y.; she was born March 31, 1815; married Feb. 26, 1837; have had eleven children, five still living: George S., Charles E., Mary E., Henry A., Fred 0., Richard E.

Bryden James W. Sec. 18; P. O. Rockford.

Campbell J. C. renter; Sec. 10; P.O.Rockton.

Carr Thos. renter; Sec. 20; P. O. Rockford.

Clarke Geo. renter; Sec. 6; P. 0. Rockton.

Clark John, renter; Sec. 6; P. 0. Rockton.

Clark W. farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Rockton.

CLIKEMAN MINER, Farmer; Sec.21; P. 0. Rockford ; born in Schoharie Co., N. Y.. Feb. 26, 1832 ; came to this Co. in 1862 ; Republican; Liberal; owns 260 acres land; maiden name of wife was Ann Elizabeth Allen, born in Albany Co., N.Y.; married in 1852; have six children, Charles, Sidney, Austin, Verni, Adela and William.

Clikeman S. farmer, lives with his father: Sec. 21; P. O. Rockford.

Collender Jno. Sec. 19: P. 0. Rockford.

Collins F. A. rents farm; 5.6; P.O. Harrison.

Compton W. Sec. 17; P. O. Rockford.

Conklin D. rents farm; Sec.4; P.O. Harrison.

Crowley M. farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Rockford.

Davis,Andrew, laborer; Sec. 12; P.O Rockford

Douney Morris, farmer; Sec. 9.

EAKER A. B. fruit raiser; Sec. 27; P.O. Rockford.

Easterly E. 0. Sec. 9; P. O. Rockford.

EGLESTON CHAS. W. Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Rockford; born in Georgetown, O., Jan. 23, 1842; came to this Co. in 1874; Republican; Liberal; married Samaria J. Rodgers; she was born in N. Y.; have two children, George P., and Emma S.; was in 92d I. V. I., Co. A; served three years.

Ellis D. H. Sec. 6; P. O. Harrison.

FADER J. G. Sec. 15; P. O. Rockford.

Fader S. N. Sec. 14; P. O. Rockford.

Fairgrieve J. laborer; Sec. 2; P.O. Rockford.

Farmer B. rents farm; Sec. 6; P.O. Rockton.

FAVOR WADLEIGIH, Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Rockford: born in N. H. in 1806; came to this Co. in May, 1838; Re­ publican; Liberal ; owns 180 acres land; has held office of Assessor; maiden name of wife was Mary Bryning, born in London, England, in 1814; married in 1842.

Favor Walter, Sec. 3; P. O. Rockton

Fleming Jno. farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Rockton.

Fleming Jno. Sec. 31; P. O. Rockford.

Fleming R farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Rockton.

Force William T.

Frazer F. rents farm; Sec.14; P.O. Rockford.

Furye Henry, Sec. 3; P. O. Rockton.

Furye R C. farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Rockton.

GILMORE WILLIAM.

Gleasman Geo. sec. 1; P. O. Rockton.

Gleasman Philip, Sec. 11; P. 0 Rockford.

Glover Jno. W. Sec. 4; P. O. Rockton.

Griffiths Geo. Sec. 4; P. O. Rockton.

GRIMES CHAS. and JOHN, Farmers; Sec. 31; P. 0. Rockford; John Grimes was born in Rockford, March 6, 1853; Charles was born in same place, Oct 6, 1856; both Democrats; Catholics.

HALLEY DAVID, Sec. 19; P. O. Rockford.

Halley D. W. Sec. 19; P. 0. Rockford.

Halley E. R. lives with father; Sec. 4; P. 0. Rockton.

Halley Robt. Sec. 18; P. 0. Rockford.

Halley Wm. Sec. 20; P. 0. Rockford.

HALLEY WM. Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Rockton; born in Fifeshire, Scotland, June 4, 1818; came to this Co. in 1838; Republican ; Liberal ; owns 640 acres land; Mr. Halley was an early settler of this Co.. and until 1860 engaged in merchant tailoring in Rockton ; after this he became a farmer ; holds the office of Supervisor of this Tp.; has also held offices of Justice of the Peace and Assessor; married Christian Mackie, born in Scotland, in 1846; have three children, Willi am A., Hannah M. and Edwin R

Halley W. A. lives with father; Sec. 4; P. 0. Rockton.

Hanmer John C. rents farm; Sec. 19; P. 0. Rockford.

Hanmer J. L. rents farm; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Har­rison.

Harper J. rents farm; Sec. 6; P. O. Rockton. Haske W. H.

Hatch Adelbert.

Hatch A. F. Sec. 25; P. O. Rockford.

Hatch D. R. farmer; Sec. 25; P.O.Rockford.

Hawkenson David, Sec. 22; P. O. Rockford.

Hawkenson J. farm; Sec. 22; P.O.Rockford.

Higgens T. renter; Sec. 5; P. 0. Rockford.

Hulett A. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Rockton.

Hulett J. M. farmer; Sec. 4; P. 0. Rockton.

Hulett L. F. farmer; Sec. 4; P. 0. Rockton.

Hulett M. farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Rockton.

Hyatt Almond, Sec. 10; P. 0. Rockford.

Hyatt C. W. farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Rockford.

KELLY JAMES, rents farm; Sec. 22; P. O. Rockford.

Kelly J. rents farm; Sec. 10; P. O. Rockton.

Kelly John, Jr., Sec. 22; P. O. Rockford.

Kebbe A. rents farm; Sec. 15; P.O.Rockford.

Kebbie Wm.

KNAPP FREDERICK M. Farmer; Sec. 34; P. 0. Rockford; born in Albany, N. Y., Jan. 15, 1847 ; came to this Co. in 1845; owns 160 acres land, valued at $85 per acre; married Ida M. Barrett, Sept. 1, 1863; she was born in N. Y.; have two children, George, born June 5, 1864; Fred, Feb. 4, 1866; Mr. Knapp's mother, Elects, P. Knapp, is living on Sec. 33; was born in Hamilton, Madison Co., N. Y., Feb. 17, 1804; owns 240 acres land; Mrs. Knapp is the widow of the late Jacob Knapp, who was a Baptist clergyman of distinction and a large land owner; he died March 2,1874; Mrs. Knapp is mother of eight children ; lost one at the battle of Kenesaw Mt.

LANDERS CHRISTOPHER, Sec. 27; P. O. Rockford.

Landers Thos.

LATHAM FRANCIS E. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. 0. Rockford; born in Conn., Feb. 16, 1818; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican; Liberal ; owns 269 acres land; has held the office of Supervisor of this Tp. for 14 years; also has been Commissioner of Highways; married Maria Zimmer; she was born in N. Y.; died July 31, 1872; has four children, Henry A., Sarah (now Mrs. R. D. Hatch), Abbie and Emma.

Latham H.A. rents farm ; Sec.24; P.O.Rockford.

Leahy Win. Sec. 29 ; P. O. Rockford.

Lewis A. rents farm ; Sec. 2 ; P. O. Rockford.

LEE JAMES B. Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Harrison   There were but two houses in Rockford when he came here; has held the office of Town Trustee; his first wife was Miranda Brayton; she was born in Canada, July 26, 1809: married July 23, 1829 ; she died Feb. 3, 1849; his present wife was Clara A. Henry; married May 27, 1863; have seven children living, Clarinda (now Mrs. John I. Fassett), Carsena (now Mrs. Norris Makepiece), Lucinda (now Mrs. Asahel Fassett), Clinton J., Ruth (now Mrs. Job Trenholm), Benjamin F., present Co. Clerk, Margaret J., now Mrs. Willis Stone.

Liddle George, Sec. 16; P. O. Rockford. Liddle Thomas, Sec. 2; P. 0. Rockton.

Liddle William, Sec. 12; P. 0. Rockford .

LILLIE, J. N. Farmer; lives on father's farm; Sec. 31; P. 0. Rockford ; born in Woodstock, Mass., Aug. 5, 1846; came to this Co. in 1858; Republican; Methodist; enlisted in 146th Regt. I. V. I.; served one year; married Caroline Beatson, Feb. 2, 1869; she was born in this Co.; have four children, Luman B., Elizabeth I., Herbert C., and Edward L.

Lillie Jared, Sec. 31; P. 0. Rockford .

Lonergan John, Sec. 31; P. 0. Rockford .

Lonergan Thomas, Sec. 31; P. O. Rockford.

McCARTY FLORENCE , Sec. 18; P. O. Rockford.

McClarren Peter, Sec. 16; P. 0. Rockford .

McClaren Win. Sec. 16; P. O. Rockford.

McGonigal Alex. Sec. 11; P. 0. Rockford .

McGonigal W. rents farm; Sec. 36; P. O. Rockford.

McMICHAEL HUGH, Farmer; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Rockford ; born in Scotland, Feb. 6, 1832; came to this Co. in 1851; owns 163 acres land ; married Mary Hill in March, 1863; she was born in Scotland; have five children.: Agnes, Daniel, Lizzie, Hugh and John.

McMichael Malcom, Sec. 23; P.O.Rockford.

Mayes James, Sec. 2; P. 0. Rockford .

MAYES WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Rockford; born in Penn. , Dec. 15, 1815 ; came to this Co. in 1856; Republican ; Presbyterian ; owns 160 acres, valued at $65 per acre; has held office of Road Commissioner for two terms, and Assessor two years; married Margaret Elliott, of Penn. , in 1838; she was born April 9, 1817 ; have had six children, three still living: Rebecca A., James 0. and Frances W.

Miller S. rents farm; Sec. 8; P. O. Rockford.

Miller Wm. rents farm; Sec. 7 ; P.O.HeiTison.

Miller Z. rents farm; Sec. 14; P.O.Rockford.

MILNE ROBERT P. Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Rockford; born in Burritt Tp., Oct. 22, 1846; Republican; Liberal; holds office of Collector; maiden name of wife was Mary Duffee, born in N. J., May 1, 1855; married Jan. 1, 1873; have one child, Una H., born Dec. 28, 1873.

Milton William, Sec. 8; P. O. Rockford.

MCNABB CHARLES,Farmer; P. 0. Rockford; born in N. H., Oct. 14,1839; came to this Co. in 1858; owns 131 acres land, value $60 per acre; married Susan Hocking, of England, in 1866; have five children: Anna, Ida, Jennie, Luis, Fred.

Minard Wm., Sec. 32; P. O. Rockford.

Moffatt John, Sec. 32; P. O. Rockford.

Montgomery Andrew, Sec. 22; P.O.Rockford.

Montgomery J. "farm; Sec. 22; P.O.Rockford.

Moore Win. N.

Mulvaney W. Jas., Sec. 26; P. O. Rockford.

PARROTT WILLIAM, Sec. 22; P. O. Rockford .

Pashman G. rents farm; S. 22; P.O.Rockford.

Pashman J.H. rents farm ;S.22 ;P.O.Rockford.

Patterson Alexander, Sec. 9; P.O. Rockford.

Patterson James, Sec. 9; P. O. Rockford.

Patterson John N., Sec. 30; P. O. Rockford.

Pendergrast Patrick, Sec. 29; P.O.Rockford.

PHELPS EGBERT, Farmer; Sec. 32; P. 0. Rockford; born in this Co., April 20, 1837; Republican; Liberal; Mr. Phelps claims to be the oldest person now living in the Co. that was born here; he was in 17th Ill. Cav., Co. K, served two years; married Mary E. Brown, who was born in this Co. , Sept. 12, 1843 , and married in Nov., 1866.

Powell Wm., Sec. 29; P. O. Rockford.

Price Wm. Sec. 19; P. O. Rockford.

Primes John.

Putnam. B. F. Sec. 20; P. O. Rockford.

Putnam Marshal.

REED JAMES C., Sec. 31; P. O. Rockford.

Reeves Jas. W., Sec. 15; P. 0. Rockford .

Richards 0. L., Sec. 29 ; P. O. Rockford.

Richards S. S., Sec. 29 ; P. O. Rockford.

Riley Patrick.

ROSA JAMES, Renter; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Rockford; born in Cortland, N. Y., March 19, 1825; came to this Co. in 1876; maiden name of wile was Harriet Patten; she was born in N. Y. State; married in 1844; have four children: William J., Abram, Emma and Nellie.

Rotgar C. renter; Sec. 7; P. O. Harrison.

Rudd Cyrus, renter; Sec. 11; P. O. Rockton.

SAMPLE DAVID, farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Rockford .

SAMPLE H.Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Rockford; born in Allegheny Co., Penn., Nov. 12, 1837; came to this Co. in 1871; owns 160 acres land, valued at $70 per acre; Republican; Liberal; married Mrs. Emma C. Couch, in 1870; she was born in Penn.; have three children; Mrs. Sample had one child by former marriage, and two b y present marriage: Elizabeth, Pearl and Willie.

Sanders IL C. Sec. 3: P. O. Rockton.

SCHOONMKER C. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Rockford; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., Oct 4, 1824; came to this Co. in March, 1857; Republican; Liberal; owns 238 acres land; bas held the offices of Collector and Assessor; married Charity Derring, Aug. 19, 1848; she was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., Jan. 5, 1827; have had four children; two living: David, born Oct. 31, 1849; Fred, born Tune 3, '69.

Schoonmaker David, S. 25; P. O. Rockford. Seaverns Frank, Sec. 24; P. O. Rockford.

SEAVERNS ISAAC W. Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Rockford; born in Roxbury, Mass., Jan. 30, 1813; owns 245 acres land; came to this Co. in 1848; married Ann E. Titus; she was born in Rochester, N. Y.; married in 1842; have had eight children; lost two; Isaac W., now living in Chicago, Edwin M., living in Janesville, Frank, George, Isabella, now Mrs. Eddy, and Ella M., now Mrs. Dr. Taylor of Rockton; Frank Seaverns was born in this Co., Dec. 13, 1850; owns 185 acres land; has held the offices of Overseer of Highways and School Director; marriedLillie E. Willis; she was born in Penn. ; married Sept. 22, 1875 .

SIMPSON WILLIAM C. R. Farmer; lives with Robert P. Milne; Sec. 32; P. 0. Rockford ; born in Rockford township, in 1848; Republican; Liberal.

SMITH ARCHIBALD J. Farmer; Sec. 35; P. 0. Rockford; born in Scotland, Oct. 1, 1842; came to this Co. in 1862; owns 160 acres land, valued at $65 per acre; married Mary A. Giffen; she was born in this Co. ; married June 2, 1864; have five children, James A., Jen­nie, Mary, Alice, and Arthur.

Smith F. farm hand ; Sec. 8; P. O. Rockton.

SMITH RICHARD, Rents Farm; Sec. 19; P. O. Rockford; born in Ireland; came to this Co. in 1865; Republican; Methodist preferred; married Margaret Scott, in 1868; she was also born in Ireland; have two children.

Sohner Edward, Sec. 29; P. 0. Rockford .

Steward Alanson, Sec. 9; P. 0. Rockford .

Steward E. farm; Sec. 28; P. O. Rockford.

Steward James, Sec. 21; P. O. Rockford.

Steward Minard, Sec. 15; P. 0. Rockford .

Stryker J. B. rents farm ; Sec. 5; P. 0. Harrison .

Sweeney P. laborer; S. 18; P. 0. Rockford .

TAIT WILLIAM, Sec. 32; P. O. Rockford.

Taylor S. B. farm; Sec. 23; P. 0. Rockford . Thomas G. C. Sec. 7; P. O. Rockford.

THOMAS ORVILLE P.Farmer; Sec. 7; P. 0. Harrison ; born. in Wayne Co., Penn., Dec. 17, 1837; came to this Co. in 1838; Republican ; .Liberal; owns 80 acres land; was in 74th I. V. I., Co. F; served three years ; married Alice A. Carr, Dec. 2, 1870; she was born in N. Y. State; have one child, William A.

Thompson D. A. farm ; S. 5 ; P. 0. Rockton.

THOMPSON STEPHEN O. Farmer; Sec. 5: P. 0. Rockton; born in New Jersey, Aug. 15, 1818; came to this State in 1838; came to this Co. in 1842; Republican; Presbyterian preferred; owns 290 acres land; married Eliza Knapp; she was born in Putnam Co., N. Y., Aug. 17, 1818; married Nov. 29, 1845; have two children living, Emily, now Mrs. Luke T. Hulett, and DudleyA.; lost two.

Tittle M. laborer; Sec. 32; P. 0. Rockford . Truesdell Allen, Sec. 19; P. O. Rockford.

Truesdell J. W. brickmaker; Sec. 26; P. O. Rockford.

Trimmer Chas. M. Sec. 4; P. O. Rockton.

TULLOCH. GEORGE,Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Rockford; born in Scotland, July 4, 1815; came to this Co. in 1841; Republican Liberal; owns 231 acres land; Mr.Tulloch is one of the oldest settlers, having drawn wheat to Chicago and selling it at 50c per bushel, and has sold pork as low as $1.25 per cwt., taking about six days to make the trip; has held the offices of Assessor and School Treasurer; married Mary A. Milne; she was born in Scotland, in 1823; married in 1845; have six children living, Maggie, William, Emma, Alonzo, Volney, and George; lost three.

Tullock Volney, farmer; Sec. 34; lives with father; P. 0. Rockford .

Tullock Wm. farm ; Sec. 34; P.O. Rockford.

Turney E. W. rents farm; S.16; P. O. Rockford.

WEBB BURL. laborer; P. O. Rockford. Whelan Matthew, Sec. 28; P. O. Rockford.

Wicks Walter, Sec. 17; P. 0. Rockford .

WILDER EDWARD B. Farmer; Sec. 27; P. 0. Rockford; born in Keene, N. H., Nov. 26, 1833; came to this Co. in 1856 ; Republican ; Congregationalist; owns 100 acres land, valued at $55 per acre; first wife was Mary Williams, born in Maine; present wife was Edna E. Fowler; has two children by first marriage and three by second, Viola, Azel H., Lillian J., Charles, and Edward B.

Woodiwess Alonzo, rents farm; Sec. 1; P. 0. Rockton.