ADAMS JOHN, Pecatonica.
ADAMS DANIEL D. Farmer; Sec. 3; P. 0. Pecatonica; born near Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Sept. 29,1825; married Miss Olive, daughter of Ashel and Charlotte Satterlee, of Oswego Co., Jan. 27, 1851; has one daughter, Arabel, born Oct. 31, 1851; came to this Co. in 1865; owns 29 acres, worth $1,160; daughter is married to Frank B. Campbell, of Duran Tp. ; Republican; Independent; has been five years School Director.
Almquist Andrew, shoemaker; Pecatonica.
Almquist John, R. R. hand; Pecatonica.
Anderson Chas. laborer; Pecatonica.
Anderson Chas. farmer ; Sec. 9.
ANDERSON ELIPHALET., Farmer; Sec. 25; P. 0. Pecatonica ; born in Penn., in 1831; came to this Co. in 1861; owns 120 acres of land; has held office of School Director; married Miss Isabella Comly, Aug. 3, 1858 ; she was born in Penn.; has four children; Wm. C., born Dec. 19, 1859; Ada L, April 13, 1863; Mary E., Dec. 18, 1866; Martha B., Dec. 15,187`2.
ANDERSON JAS. Farmer; Sec. 14; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in Penn. , 1835; came to this Co. in 1855; owns 210 acres; is School Director and Road Commissioner; married Miss Amelia Clark in, 1862; she was born in N. Y.; has two children, Blanche and Howard.
Anderson John, Sr., farmer; Sec. 17. P. 0. Pecatonica.
Anderson John, Jr., farmer; Sec. 17. P. 0. Pecatonica.
Anderson Wm. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
.Anderson W. B. retired; Pecatonica.
Andrus C. farmer; P. O. Pecatonica.
BELLICK EDWARD, fanner ; P. 0. Pecatonica. a.
BARLOGA JNO. B. Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Pecatonica; born in Wis. in 1854; came to this Co. in 1875; owns 185 acres.
Bertrand W. harness-maker; Pecatonica.
Bessey Anson, laborer; Pecatonica.
BESSEY SOLON, Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Pecatonica; born in Franklin Co., Vt., in 1809; came to this Co. in 1846; has held offices of School Director and Highway Commissioner; owns 65% acres, value $60 per acre; married Miss Lydia Sumner, in 1833; she was born in N. Y., in 1819; has four children living; Julia V., Sarah J., Charles H., and Edna E.; lost one son and four daughters.
Best H. B. laborer; Pecatonica.
Best W. laborer; Pecatonica.Blair Frank, farmer; P. O. Pecatonica.
BLAKE JNO. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Pecatoniea; born in Georgia, Franklin Co., Vt., March 31, 1813; married Aug. 12, 1841, to Miss Miranda, daughter of Asa and Mary Barker, of Swanton; came with his young wife to the West in the following month, and drove to Durand, where he located; he drove the first single buggy in that township; lived there 15 years; hauled his grain, dressed cattle and hogs to market in Chicago, Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Pineries, over hills, sloughs, and often times deep and turbulent streams, lying many nights under the twinkling stars, contemplating the works of the Creator or listening to the howling wolves that not unfrequently came to reconnoitre the wagon loaded with the butter and cheese his good wife had made; has six children: Milan A., Harlow E., Andrew S., Hervy J., Mary A., and Sarah A.; aged in the order named, 34, 31, 27, 23, 20 and 18 years; 173 acres, valued at $8,000; Republican; Methodist; served three years as School Director.
Bond J. S. grain dealer; Pecatonica.
Bowerman A. M. mason; Pecatonica.
Brannen G. farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Pecatonica.
Brewster B. wagon maker; Pecatonica.
Brewster J. A. wagon maker; Pecatonica.
Brown A. L. farm; Sec. 25; P.O. Pecatonica.
Brown A W. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Brown Jas. laborer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Brown J.D.. farm; Sec. 25; P. 0 Pecatonica.
BROWN JNO. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Pecatonica; born in Northumberland Co., Penn., in 1813; came to this Co. in 1861; has been School Director eight years ; married Miss Lucy Ludwig in 1837; she was born in Union Co., Penn.; has six children living, Margaret J., Mary H., John A., Abram L., James D. and Charles H.; lost four sons and two daughters.
Brown A. John, farmer; Sec. 25. P. O. Pecatonica.
Brown Wm. stock dealer; Pecatonica.
Bucklin August, farmer; Pecatonica.
Bucklin John, farmer; Pecatonica.
BUCKLIN L. R. Retired; Pecatonica; born in N. Y., in 1824; came to this Co. in 1863; owns 100 acres of land; mar ried Miss Lorinda Salisbury in 1850; she was born in Erie Co., N. Y.; has three children, Francis, Winslow and Rodney; lost one daughter, Nettie.
Bull D. sewing machine agent; Pecatonica.
Burnham Milo, cabinet-maker; Pecatonica.
Barrage Jos. brewer; Pecatonica.
Burrage Wm. brewer; Pecatonica.
Burt A. D. retired ; Pecatonica.
Buttolph J. retired ; Pecatonica.
CAMPBELL A. merchant; Pecatonica.
CABLE EZRA. S. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in Litchfield Co., Conn., Sept. 24, 1797; married Miss Pamelia, daughter of Job and Louisa Fenn, of that Co., Jan. 1, 1826; moved to Ohio; lived in Portage Co. 8 years; was Justice of the Peace; came to this Co. and located on his present farm in 1837, bringing wife and four children all the way in an ox team, 36 days on the road ; there were then several Vermont and some Ohio families in the settlement; had seven children, five are living: Cornelia, born in Conn., Nov., 1826; Malvina, in Ohio, Dec., 1829; Laura C.. Oct., 1833; Mary M., in this Co., Nov., 1838; Louisa, Nov., 1840; Republican; Independent; was Trustee of School Fund and served two terms as County Commis sioner; owns 430 acres, valued at $26,000; his golden wedding was celebrated in a most sumptuous and pleasant manner on New Year's day, 1876.
Campbell A. merchant; Pecatonica.
CAMPBELL ARRA Z. Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Pecatonica; born in Durand Tp., in 1853 ; owns 181 acres ; married Miss Eliza Hulse, in 1872; she was born in this Tp.: has one son, Daniel Ward ; lost one son, Starr Hamlin.
Campbell Wm. Pecatonica.
CAMPBELL ZENO A. Farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Pecatonica; born in Durand Tp. in 1843; owns 253 acres; has held office of School Director and Road Commissioner; married Miss Catharine Hulse in 1865; she was born in this Tp.; has two children, Walton and Merton.
Carpenter A. B. wagon-maker; Pecatonica.
Carpenter G. clerk; Pecatonica.
Cense John, mason; Pecatonica.
CHAPMAN D. A. Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Pecatonica; born in Essex Co., N. Y., in 1827; came to this Coin 1850; owns 209 acres of land; has been School Director many years; married Miss Elizabeth Worcester, in 1849; she was born in N. Y.; has seven children living, Martha S., Fidelia E., Mary F., Laratte, Louis A., Ellen I. and Grace; lost one son, Wilbur E.
CHALMERS JAS. Restaurant and Confectionery; warm meals at all hours; Rockford bread received daily; home made pies, cakes, etc.; ice cream by the dish or quantity, and all kinds of fruits, nuts, canned goods, etc.; Pecatonica; born in N. Y., in 1842; came to this Co. in 1863; enlisted in the late war and served two years, in the 18th L V. I.; married Miss Frances Jones, in 1863; she was born in N.-Y.; has four children, Harvey, Bell, Minnie and Aaron...,
Chandler L. L. farmer; Sec. 33. P. 0. Pecatonica.
Chandler W. S. farmer.
CLARK HENRY S. Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Pecatonica; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Jan. 1, 1841; parents came to this Co. when he was three years old; enlisted May 11, 1861; was mustered into the 15th I. V. I., Co. C, May 24. 1861; was in battle of Shiloh, siege of Corinth. battle of Hatchie, siege and battles of Vicksburg until its fall, second battle of Champion Hills, and Sherman's raid to Meridan; mustered out at Huntsville, Ala., May 24, 1864; came home; married Miss Louisa, daughter of Ezra S. and Pamela Cable, Aug. 18, 1864; has five children ; Frank H., born July 23, 1865 ; Edith L., Feb. 14, 1867; Ezra J., Sept. 25, 1869; Amos C., Sept. 17, 1871 ; Mabel, Jan. 12, 1874; lives in the homestead of his father, James M. Clark, who is now in his 73d year, having only one other living child, John F., whose home is in Iowa ; Henry S. owns 80 acres in Durand Tp., valued at $4,000; Republi can; Independent; has been Commissioner of Highways, Collector and School Director.
CLARK JAS. Retired Farmer; Pecatonics ; born in Norfolk, England, in 1804; came to this county in 1836; lived in N.Y. three years, and came to this Co. in 1839; owns 120 acres; married Miss Phcebe Newton, in 1825 ; she was born in England, and died in 1874; has eight children living, John, Robert, James N., Franklin, Newell D., Duane 0., Margaret and Elizabeth; lost two daughters, Martha and Fanny; one son, Isaac, enlisted in the 74th I. V. I., and died from wounds received at the battle of Kenesaw Mountain.
Clark N. D. carpenter; Pecatonica.
Clark Richard, carpenter; Pecatonica.
Coffin R B. farmer; Sec.33; P.O. Pecatonica.
Colberg J. B. wagon maker; Pecatonica.
Colburg John, wagon-maker; Pecatonica.
COLBY NATE L., of the Pecatonica News; born in Beloit, Wis., in 1854; came to this Co. in 1872; is associated with his brother under the name of Colby Brothers, as editors and publishers of the Pecatonica Hews.
COLBY W. A. Editor Pecatonica News born in Fall River, Mass., in 1846;. lived in Beloit, Wis., 25 years previous to his removal to this Co. in 1872: he is associated with his brother in editing and publishing the Pecatonica News, and at that time the only paper published in the Co. outside of Rockford; married Miss Millie B. Quaile, in 1873; she was born in N. Y.; have two children, Jessie and Effie.
COLBY BROS. Publishers and proprietors Pecatonica News, published every Saturday morning.
Cole Wm. organ artist; Pecatonica.
COLEMAN R. B. Grocer; Pecatonica; born in N. Y. in 1822; came to this Co. in 1839; owns 329 acres of land in this Co., and is the oldest house in trade in the town; married Miss Emily F. Thompson in 1847; she was born in Ohio; have one child, Lizzie.
Coleman A. L. teamster; Pecatonica.
Collison Augustus, farmer; Pecatonica.
Collison. Chas. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Colvin P. patent right dealer; Pecatonica.
Constine Mike, laborer; Pecatonica.
Cook H. M. farmer; P. O. Pecatonica.
Coolidge N. T. agricult'l imps ; Pecatonica.
Coon Chas. egg dealer; Pecatonica.
Corwin E. W. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Corwin S. A. brick manufacturer
Cross Thomas, butcher; Pecatonica
CROWLEY W. A. Hardware, Agricultural Implements, etc.; Pecatonica; born Vt. June, 1819; came to this Co. 1837; owns 240 acres, value ,55 per acre; has held office School Director, Collector and Town Trustee; married Miss Eliza N. Campbell 1841, born in Vt. ; have seven children: Flavilla, Flora M., Laura, Wm. A., Eddie P., Newman, Sarah E. ; established the first hardware store in Pecatonica in the autumn of 1854.
CROWLEY W. A. & SON, Dealers in Light and Heavy Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Wood Stock and Agricultural Implements.
Darrington W. retired; Pecatonica.
Davenport Thos. farmer; P. O. Pecatonica.
Day W. G. carpenter ; Pecatonica.
Dayly James, Pecatonica.
DeCote John, painter; Pecatonica.
DeCote Joseph, farmer ; P. O. Pecatonica.
DETWILLER HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 14; P. 0. Pecatonica; born France 1823; came to this Co. 1871; owns 117 acres; married Miss Charlotte Bloch 1847, born in France ; have eight children: Charlotte, Henry. Caroline, Katie, Minnie, Louisa, Sophia and Christine; lost one son and one daughter.
DIXON JOHN P. Livery Stable; Pecatonica; born Ohio 1830; came to this Co. 1850; married Miss H. L. Stevens 1855, born in N. Y.; has held offices Constable and Town Trustee.
DIXON JOSEPH, Grocer; Pecatonica.; born England 1839; came to this Co. 1871; married Miss Jennie Clark, born Syracuse , N. Y.; have one adopted daughter, Carrie.
Disbrow A. retired; Pecatonica.
Doliver G. B. musician; Pecatonica.
Doty M. farmer; Sec. 36; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Dunbar H.S. mason and plasterer ;Pecatonica.
EASON GILES, blacksmith; Pecatonica.
Eaton H. J. farmer; Sec. 36; P.O.Pecatonica.
Eddy David, retired; Pecatonica.
Edwards H. plasterer; Pecatonica.
Eggleston A.. farm; Sec. 13 ; P.O. Pecatonica.
Eggleston 0. farm; Sec. 13; P.O.Pecatonica.
Eggleston Wm. blacksmith ; Pecatonica.
Elliot G. farmer; Sec. 34; P. 0. Pecatonica.
EMERY S. S. Druggist; Pecatonica; born Ohio 1836; came to this Co. 1839; associated in business with Z. A. Trull; has held office School Director 6 years, is President of the Board ; married Miss Mary S. Hisey 1863, born in Springfield, 0.; have six children: Estie B., Forest, Wilbur, Frank, Daisy and Charles.
EMERY TRIJLL, Druggists and Pharmaceutists.
Erwin James, track boss; Pecatonica.
Eveleth W. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O.Pecatonica.
FELTS A. M. Groceries. etc.; Pecatonica; born Durand Tp., this Co , 1837; owns 193 acres land; married Miss Flavilla Crowley 1863, born in this Co. May 5, 1841; have one child, Flora A.
Ferguson Marshal, farmer; P.O. Pecatonica.
Ferguson Monroe, farmer; P. O. Pecatonica.
Fisk J. W. miller; Pecatonica.
FLEJIING E. Contractor and Builder; Pecatonica; born in N. Y. in 1838; came to this Co. in 1867; owns 80 acres; married Miss Mary Conger in 1861; she was born in N. Y.; have four children: Fred, Israella, Frank and Maud; he enlisted in the 9th N. Y. Heavy Artillery and served two years.
Floden John, farmer; P. O. Pecatonica..
Floren Alfred, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Flowers L D. cooper; Pecatonica.
Foster J. lime burner; S. 10; P.O.Pecatonica.
Foster N. T. lime burner; Sec. 10; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Fowler R. M. barber; Pecatonica.
French Everett, retired; Pecatonica.
French F. photographer; Pecatonica.
FRENCH IRVIN, Dealer in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Cedar Posts, Sash, Doors and Blinds, at lowest rates; come and see me; I sell only Michigan Lumber, best of Fencing and Common Lumber; any one in need of Window Blinds, or Door and Window Screens, will do well to call and see stock and samples; Pecatonica. Born in Ohio in 1533; came to this Co. in 1849; has held offices of Supervisor, School Trustee, etc.; married Miss Sarah Whittlesey, March 8, 1860; she was born in Ohio; have three children: Josephine, Nellie and Gertie.
Fuller T. W. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Funnel Geo. stock dealer; Pecatonica. Funnel Jas. butcher; Pecatonica.
GARVER JOHN, farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Pecatonica.
GAFFIN HARVEY, Retired Farmer; Pecatonica; born in Upper Canada in 1820; came to this State in 1837, and to this Co. in 1873; owns 12 acres land; married Miss Mary West in 1855, who was born in N. Y.; have three children : James, Otha, Frances.
Garver M. L. fanner; See. 29.
Gill John, retired; Pecatonica.
Golly Andy, telegraph operator; Pecatonica.
Golly A. A. baker; Pecatonica.
Golly Thomas, horse dealer; Pecatonica.
Goodrich Chancey, Pecatonica.
GOODRICH LEWIS, Teacher; Pecatonica; born in N. Y. in 1840; came to this Co. in June, 1854; has been Principal of the School at this place over six years; married Miss Laura Campbell in Dec., 1872; she was born in Vt., and died July 16, 1876; has one child, Lewis.
Goodwell Ford., laborer; Pecatonica.
Gorham Geo. blacksmith; Pecatonica.
Gorman D.
GOUCHER HENRY B., M. D., Physician and. Furniture Dealer; Pecatonica; born in 0, Nov. 13, 1810; came to this Co. Dec. 2,5, 1855; married Miss A. McCormick in 1831; she was born in Penn., and died in 1860; he again married Mrs. Delia, A. Walker in 1873; she was born in N. J.; has four children: William M., Nancy R. and Marceneus C. by former marriage; one daughter, Floretta. Mabel, by second marriage.
Graves Frank, mason; Pecatonica.
Groves T. D. jeweler; Pecatonica.
GREEN ELDRIDGE, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Pecatonica; born in Mass. in 1810; came to this Co. in 1855; married Miss Mary Ann Brewer in 1836; she was born in Mass.; have six children: Maria A., Sarah, George, Louisa, Emily, Leonard ; lost one son and two daughters.
Green Ezra, retired farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica,.
GUILFORD ELIJAH B. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Pecatonica; born in Mass. in 1824; came to this Co. in 1835; owns 430 acres land; Mr. Guilford is one of the oldest settlers of the Co.; has held office of Town Trustee; married Miss Jane Butler in 1852; she was born in N. Y.
Guilford S. farmer; Sec. 21; P.O.Pecatonica.
HAGGLUND PETER, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica
Hallick A. M. farmer; Sec. 31 P. 0. Pecatonica.
Hallick Reuben, farmer; P. O. Pecatonica.
Hallick Wm. farmer; Sec. 32. P. 0. Peca, tonica.
Hamilton C. farm; Sec. 19; P.O. Pecatonica.
HAMILTON R. G., M. D., Physician and Surgeon ; Fecatonica ; born in Me. in 1828; came to this State in 1848, and to this Co. in 1874; married Miss Mary Home in 1852, who was born in Old town, Me.; have two children: Harlus W. and Royal Graves.
Hance Eugene, farmer; Sec. 12. P. 0. Pecatonia.
Hance Ogdin, retired; Pecatonica.
Hance Royal, farmer; Sec. 13. P. 0. Pecatonica.
Hance Thomas, stock dealer; Pecatonica.
Harril John A.. clerk; Pecatonica.
Harley Robert, butter dealer.
Harrensten John, grocer; Pecatonica.
Hassel Fred, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Hasting J L. manufacturer; Pecatonica.
HAUGHTON AARON, Farmer and Blacksmith; Sec. 3; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in Cheshire, Eng., Sept. 8, 1834; came with parents to this Co. in 1842; married Miss Ann M , daughter of Samuel and Lydia Sarver, Feb. 23, 1858; she was born in Bradford Co., Penn., May 1, 1840; have five children : Altha ., born May 30, 1860; Lewis F.. April 9, 1864; Ettie A., July 17, 1866; Lydia J., Feb. 17, 1871; Edith A., June 7, 1873; served in Co. C, 146th I. V. I., from Aug. 30, 1864, until close of war; honorably discharged at Cairo, June 12, 1865; owns 137 acres, valued at 0,480; Independent in politics and religion; is Commissioner of Highways and School Director.
Haughton C. farmer; P. O. Pecatonica,
Haughton J. farm; Sec. 3; P. O. Pecatonica.
HAUGHTON NYE, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in England in 1838; came to this Co. in 1843; owns 100 acres land; married Miss S.C. Sarver in 1859; she was born in Penn. have three children: Effie E., Alice C. and Jessie J.
Hawbright Jos. retired; Pecatonica.
Henderson Alick, barber; Pecatonica.
Henderson J. C. farmer; Sec. 33. P. O. Pecatonica.
Hewit E. W. painter; Pecatonica.
Hibbard Henry, carpenter; Pecatonica.
Hibbard Wm. painter; Pecatonica.
Hitchcock Geo. farmer; P. O. Pecatonica.
Hill E. railroad hand.
Hill Webb, salesman; Pecatonica.
Holemburg Gas, farmer; P.O.Pecatonica.
Hobson W. farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Pecatonica.
HOLLENBECK SILAS C. Farmer; Sec. 32; P.O.Pecatonica; born in Ohio in 1824; came to this Co. in 1845; owns 192 acres; holds offices of Supervisor and Road Commissioner; married Mary A. Reed in 1848; she was born in N. Y.; have three children: Francis A., Julia and Edward H.; lost one son.
Holmes James, miller; Pecatonica.
Hooker Geo. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Hubbard Rev. G. B. clergyman.
Hulse Enos, farmer; P. O. Pecatonica.
Hulse Jacob E. farmer; P.O. Pecatonica.
Hulse J. S. stock dealer; Pecatonica.
JAYGAR OLIVES, Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Pecatonica ; born in N. Y. in 1818 ; came to this State in 1837; was engaged in business as a painter for 25 years in Chicago; married Mrs. Maria Halstead in 1865, daughter of Elbridge Green, Esq.; have four children: Edward G., Laura B., Howard 0. and Harry J.; owns 105 acres; his father settled in this place in 1838.
Johnson Wilson, farmer; P.O.Pecatonica.
Jordan T. A., M. D., physician; Pecatonica.
JUDD CYRUS B. Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Pecatonica; born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., in 1838; came to this Co. in 1854; owns 190 acres land; married Miss Maria Kellogg, Dec. 26, 1860; she was born in same place; have one daughter, Laura Belle; has been School Director 7 years.
Judd John B. farmer; P. O. Pecatonica.
Judd J. L. retired; Pecatonica.
KEATING JAMES, farmer, Sec. 16. P. O. Pecatonica.
Keating J. H. farmer; Sec. 16. P. 0. Pecatonica.
Keating Michael, farmer ; Sec. 16. R 0. Pecatonica
Kendrick Rufus, butcher; Pecatonica.
Kendrick T. H. butcher; Pecatonica.
Kerr J. R. station agent; Pecatonica
Kerr Peter, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Kerr Peter, Jr., fireman; Pecatonica.
Keyes Geo. W. stationer; Pecatonica.
Kidder B. F. farmer; Sec. 35 ; P.O.Pecatonica.
KIDDER L. L. Retired; Pecatonica; born in Ohio, in 1832; came to this Co in 1861; owns 120 acres land; lived in California 10 years previous to his coming to this Co. holds office of Assessor; married Miss Celia Searls, in 1866; she was born in Ohio; have two children, Nellie E. and Ernest R ; lost three.
Kirk Geo. farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Pecatonica.
Kling Gus, laborer; Pecatonica.
Kling Joel, carpenter; Pecatonica.
KNOWLTON H. W. Banker; Pecatonica; born in Freeport, Stephenson Co., in 1839; came to this Co. in 1873, and es tablished, in connection with his father and brothers, the present bank, of which he is Cashier; he married Miss Kate Alton, in 1862; she was born in Dunkirk, N. Y.
KNOWLTON BROS. Proprietors Pecatonica Bank; receive deposits, buy approved paper, buy and sell exchange, and do a general banking business.
Kurch Peter, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
LEE JAMF,S, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
LATHAM C.H. M. D. Physician; Pecatonica; born in Jo Daviess Co., in 1853; came to this Co. in 1876; he married Miss Lillie Underwood, in 1876; she was born in Mass.
Leland James, carpenter; Pecatonica.
Linguist John, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Lonburg Peter, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
LOVELESS ANDREW J. Blacksmith; Sec. 3; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in Bradford Co., Pa., in 1833; married Miss Deborah C., daughter of Thomas and Hester Brown, of that Co., Sept. 29, 1860; came to this Co. in 1861; enlisted in 1st Lt. Art., Capt. J. Cheney, Ang. 15, 1862; served 3 years; was in battles of Atlanta, Jackson, Dalton, Pine Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Buzzard Roost, Mis sion Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Jonesboro, and others through the campaign to the last battle of Nashville; was honorably discharged, at Chicago, July 15, 1865; has five children: Adrian, born Feb. 23, 1862; Amelia C., Aug. 11,1867; Perley, Sept. 9, 1871; Andrew A., July 3, 1874; Susan, May 10, 1876; Independent in politics and religion.
Lynnyberg N. painter; Pecatonica.
M cCARTY JERRY, laborer; Pecatonica.
McDowell Thos. laborer; Pecatonica.
McFarland J. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
McFarland J. farm; Sec. 4; P.O. Pecatonica.
McLaughlin Pat. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Maguire Dr. veterinary surgeon; Pecatonica.
Maloney John, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Marks G. farmer; Sec. 31; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Marston C. A. clerk; Pecatonica.
Marston C. N. clerk; Pecatonica.
Martin Perry, teacher; Pecatonica.
Maryhen A. J. retired; Pecatonica.
Maynard A. S. butter dealer ; Pecatonica.
Merrill John, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Macs Thos. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Miln G. B. grocer; Pecatonica.
Milne Robert, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Miller A. G. retired; P. 0. Pecatonica.
MILLER CHARLES W. Justice of the Peace; Collection, Insurance, and Real Estate: all business attended to with promptness and accuracy; Pecatonica; born in Oneida Co., N. Y., in 1842; came to this Co. in 1844; enlisted in 134th Ill. Inf. in the late war; has held office of Police Magistrate 4 years previous to his election of Justice of the Peace.
Miller Giles, retired; Pecatonica.
Miller Henry, Pecatonica.
Miller J. C.
Misson. A. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Misson Henry, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Mitchell Abraham, Street Corn; Pecatonica.
Mitchell David, retired; Pecatonica.
Mitchell Win. cooper ; Pecatonica.
Morgan T. P. grain buyer.
Morse T. J. bridge builder; Pecatonica. Mullican J. laborer; Pecatonica.
Murphy Mike, blacksmith; Pecatonica.
MYERS C. Farmer; Sec.' 31; P. 0. Pecatonica: born in Germany, in 1843; came to this country in 1857, and to this Co. in 1860; owns 135 acres; married Miss Rena Atwood, in 1868; has one child; lost four.
Myers Joseph, farmer.
MAGLE JACOB, farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Pecatonica.
Neigh Amos, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Nelsen G., Sr., retired; Pecatonica.
Nelson John, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
NEWELL D. Physician and Surgeon; born in Penn., in 1832: came to this state in 1856; to this Co. in 1867; practiced his profession for 20 years; married Miss Hawkins in 1864; sue was born in N. Y., and died in 1866; in 1875, he married Mrs. J. B. Thompson, who was born in N. Y.; had one child by first marriage, Albert Hawkins.
Newton G. A. shoe maker. Pecatonica.
Newton H. B. painter; Pecatonica.
Norton C. laborer; Pecatonica.
O 'BRIEN John, Jr., clerk; Pecatonica.
O'BRIEN JAMES, Proprietor Pecatonica House; this house is kept in a first class style, is convenient to the depot, and is fitted up in good condition for the accommodation and comfort of guests; terms reasonable; good stabling in connection with the hotel: Mr. O'Brien was born in N. Y., in 1837; came to Wisconsin in 1855; to this Co. in 1874; married Miss Annie Simpson, who was born in England; have two children, Mamie and Willie; lost one daughter, Nellie.
O'Brien J. foreman lumber yard; Pecatonica.
Olin Dyer, carpenter; Pecatonica.
Olin Norman, carpenter; Pecatonica.
OLIVIER GEORGE, Fanner; Sec. 23; P. 0. Pecatortica; born in England, April 12, 1815; came to this country in 1840; he owns 201 acres; married Miss Sarah Hill in 1838; she was born in England; have three sons, George, John, James; lost five sons and two daughters.
Oliver G., Jr., farm; Sec.23; P.O.Pecatonica.
OLIVER JAMES, Proprietor Pecatonica Carriage Factory; Manufacturer of Fine Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, etc, also general jobbing and repairing neatly done; horse shoeing and all kinds of iron work done on short notice; prices as low as the lowest ; he was born in N. Y., in 1851; came to this Co. in 1855; has been established, in business 2 years.
Oliver J. farmer; Sec. 23; P. 0. Pecatonica.
PASH PETER, farmer; See. 18; P. 0. Pecatonica.
PADDOCK L. A. Merchant: Pecatonica; born in N. Y., in 1846; came to this Co. in 1868 ; he is associated with B. D. Perley in business as General Dealers in Hardware, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, etc.; he married Miss Ella E. Perley, in 1870, who was born in Stephenson Co.; has two children, Genevieve and Anna.
Past T. B.
Patridge E. C. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Patterson David, laborer; Pecatonica.
Patterson W. R. mason; Pecatonica.
Perley B. D. merchant; Pecatonica.
Perley E. D. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
PERLEY PUTMEN, Retired; Pecatonica; born in Essex Co., Mass., in 1810; came to this state in 1838; owns 20 acres; has held offices of School Director, Assessor, and Justice of the Peace; also Treasurer of the school fund while living in Stephenson Co.; he married Miss Sarah P. Dow, in 1834, who was born in Mass., and died in 1847 ; he afterwards married Miss Hannah K. Morrill, in 1849; she was born in N. H.; has four children, Frederick P., Benjamin D., Ella E., and Joseph WT.
PERLEY & PADDOCK, Dealers in Hardware, Groceries, Boots and Shoes.
Peterson Abram J. carpenter; Pecatonica.
Peterson Andrew, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Peterson Chas. laborer; Pecatonica.
Peterson Gus. fanner; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Peterson J. 0. tailor; Pecatonica.
Peterson John, farmer; P: 0. Pecatonica.
Peterson Swan, laborer; Pecatonica.
Pettibone E. D. blacksmith; Pecatonica.
Plato A. merchant; Pecatonica.
Plato Byron, salesman; Pecatonica.
Plumb J. M. painter; Pecatonica.
Pomeroy T. A. carpenter; Pecatonica.
Prisler Geo. fanner; P. 0. Pecatonica.
PRISLER JOSEPH, Farmer ; Sec. 14; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in Penn. in 1809; came to this Co. in 1843; owns 160 acres land; he married Elizabeth Johnson in 1845; she was born in Penn. ; has one son, Geo. W.
Putney P. 0. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
READ DANIEL, merchant; Pecatonica.
Read J. A.
Redlin Chas. laborer; Pecatonica.
Redlin. Wm. farmer; P. O. Pecatonica.
Richardson D. farm; S. 7; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Richardson P. farm; S. 7; P. 0. Pecatonica.
ROBERTS WALTER, Confectionery and Restaurant; Pecatonica; born in N. Y.; came to this Co. in 1872; is associated in business with Geo. Lawson; style of firm, Roberts & Lawson.
ROBERTS & LAWSON, Restaurant and Confectionery.
Rodd John, laborer; Pecatonica.
Rodd John, Jr. tailor; Pecatonica.
Rogers Aaron, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Rogers C. P. night watchman; Pecatonica.
Rogers G. D. cabinet maker; Pecatonica.
Rogers John, painter; Pecatonica.
Rogers 0. C. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica:
Rogers S. R. laborer ; Pecatonica.
Rork W. S. retired; Pecatonica.
Rowley S. B. shoemaker; Pecatonica.
Bunion Geo. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Ryan John, carpenter; Pecatonica.
Ryan S. J. carpenter; Pecatonica.
SABIN S. cabinet maker and furniture dealer; Pecatonica.
SALISBURY FRANCIS, Farmer and Merchant; Pecatonica; born in N. Y., in 1822; came to this State in 1854; owns 253 acres land in this State, and 640 acres in Iowa; has held office of Supervisor; he married Miss Jane Scott in 1845, she was born in N. Y.; have six children, Mary, Frances, Franklin E., Jennie, Sarah and Douglass; lost one son and one daughter.
Salisbury Frank, grocer; Pecatonica.
SALISBURY & HARRENSTEIN, Dealers in Groceries, Boots and Shoes.
Salisbury Wm. stock buyer; Pecatoniea.
Sanborn Geo. grain and stock dealer; Pecatonica.
SAUNDERS R. H. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in North Wilkes, Eng., in 1828; came to this Co. in 1849; owns 970 acres farming land and 261 acres timber; has been School Director many years; married Miss Emily Anyon, in 1850; she was born in London, Eng.; have ten children, Frederick R, Annie B., Marian C., Thos. H., Frank E., Walter S., Herbert E., Richard S., Alice E. and Geo. M.; lost one daughter, Florence.
Scanlon Pat, firmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Scott Robt stock dealer; Pecatonica.
Segelstrom L. merchant; Pecatonica.
Seymour A. J. Lightning Cure manfr. ; Pecatonica.
SHANE JAS. J. Carpenter and Builder; Sec. 3; P. 0. Pecatonica; born Wilmington, Will Co., May 24, 1847; came to this Co. in 1863; married Adeline, daughter of Samuel and Lydia Sarver, July 7, 1869; have two children, Emily Gemellah, born March 5, 1870; Elmer Ellsworth, March 21, 1877 ; Independent in religion and politics ; went to Chicago after the great fire, worked there at his trade two years, and returned.
Shane Jos. carpenter; Pecatonica..
Shaver Harvey, laborer; Pecatonica.
SHEPARD C. C. Dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Crockery and Glassware; Pecatonica; born in Mass. in 1835; came to this State in 1854; married Miss Elizabeth Palmer in 1854; she was born in N. Y., and died in 1855; holds office of Town Clerk.
Shepherd Frank, paper and rag dealer; Pecatonica.
Shepherd J. M. constable; Pecatonica.
Shepherd S. F. clerk ; Pecatonica.
Sherman A. laborer; Pecatonica.
Simmon E. E. laborer; Pecatonica.
Simmons C. A. Farmer; Sec. 2 7 ; P.O. Pecatonica; born in Medina Co., 0., in 1 535; came to this Co. in 1853; owns 115 acres land; has held office of School Director; married Miss Mary A. Hutchins, in 1855; she was born in N. Y.; have six children, Calvin. Ellen, Stella, Anna, Austin and Fred.
Simmers Geo. painter; Pecatonica.
Smith H. R. laborer; Pecatonica.
SMITH ISAAC O, Farmer; Sec. 4; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in Illinois, in 1844; came to this Co. same year; holds office of School Director; owns 40 acres land; he married Miss Mary Hulse, in 1869; she was born in this section; have three chil dren, Mary Belle, Oscar B., and Chip A.
Sodders Henry, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Sprague Philander, laborer; Pecatonica.
Stenston Mike, farmer; P. 0 Pecatonica.
Stewart Geo gardener; Pecatonica.
STEVENS C. C. Harness Maker; Justice of the Peace; collections, etc., promptly attended to; Pecatonica; born in N. Y., in 1832; came to this Co. in 1855; has held offices of Justice of the Peace, Town Trustee, etc.; married Miss Augusta Cleaveland, in 1854; she was born in N. Y.; have two children, Frank C. and Emma E.
STEVENS (C. C.) & SON, Harness Makers.
Stevens E. C. retired; Pecatonica.
Stevens F. C. harness maker; Pecatonica.
STITSEL D. A. Dealer in Hardware, Iron, &c.; Pecatonica; born in Penn., in 1828; came to this Co. in 1854; has held office of School Director; married Miss Mary N. B. Brown, in 1861; she was born in Mass.
Stockburger Dan. blacksmith; Pecatonica.
Stockberger Chris. farm; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Stockberger Fred. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Stockberger F., Jr. blacksmith ; Pecatonica.
Stork John, farmer; P. O. Pecatonica.
STRUNK. PETER W. Carpenter and Builder; Pecatonica; born in Penn., in 1842; came to this Co. in 1863; enlisted in 143d I. V. I., and served till the close of the war; married Miss L. Rogers, in 1874; she was born in N. Y.
Swans Phil. clerk; Pecatonica.
Swift E. D. carpenter; Pecatonica.
Swift Leonard, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
TAYLOR JOHN, farmer; P. 0. Peca tonica. Taylor Lyman, organ grinder; Pecatonica. Terney Frank, blacksmith; Pecatonica.
THOMPSON ABRAHAM, Farmer; Sec. 24; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in Ohio, in 1825; came to this Co. in 1840; owns 100 acres land; has held office of School Director; he married Miss S. Downs, Sept. 4, 1847; she was born in Conn.; have ten children living, Frank, Ellen, Albert, Melvina, Henry, Bertha, William, Minnie, Eddie, and Charlie; lost one son.
Thomson A. farm ; Sec. 11; P. O. Pecatonica.
Thomson A. W. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Thomson J. M. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Thomson J. W. retired; Pecatonica.
Tierney Wm. blacksmith ; Pecatonica.
Tollman Fred. laborer; Pecatonica.
Tollman Henry, laborer; Pecatonica.
TOWN 0. C. Postmaster; Pecatonica; born in Penn., in 1841; came to this Co. the same year; enlisted in the 11th I.V.I., and served 4 years; has held office of Town Trustee and Town Treasurer; married Miss A. Crary, in 1865; she was born in Ohio.
TRULL Z. A. Druggist; Pecatonica; born in N. H., in 1841, and came to this Co. in 1850; is member of the firm of Emery & Trull; married Mrs. M. D. Belden, in 1875; she was born in Fredonia, N. Y.; two children, Florence and Linnie.
Tuttle Henry, farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
TUTTLE ISAAC C. Farmer; Sec. 34; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in N. H., in 1820; came to this Co. in 1862; owns 140 acres land; has been School Director and Town Trustee; married Louisa J. Low, in 1846, who was born in the same place; have six children, Henry C.. Jacob E., Hattie L., Daniel P., Frank S., and George I.
VANANTWERP ADAM, farmer; Sec. 33; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Vanantwerp Geo. farmer; Sec. 33. P. a Pecatonica.
Vanantwerp Miron; farmer; Sec. 33. P. 0. Pecatonica.
VAN DYKE A. S. Attorney; Pecatonica; born in N. Y., in 1810; came to this State in 1841, and to this Co. in 1854; has held offices of Town Clerk, School Director, Supervisor, Justice of the Peace and County Jud ge; married Miss Mary Burbank in 1844: she was born in Vermont; has one child, Mrs. S. M. Grover, wife of F. D. Grover.
VAN ET'TEN BENJ.. Farmer; See. 22; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in N. Y., Feb. 28, 1804; came to this Co. July 16, 1837: owns 162 acres land ; had held office Of School Director and Treasurer School Fund; married Miss A. Grover, in 1837; she was born in N. Y.; has three children living, Thomas, Mary and Frank; lost one daughter, Ruth.
Van Etten F. farm; Sec.22; P.O. Pecatonica.
Van Kirk Geo. farmer; P. O. Pecatonica.
Van Kirk W. B.farm ; S.13; P. O.Pecatonica.
VAN KIRK WM. P. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Pecatonica; born in N. J., in 1816; came to this Co. in 1854; owns 90 acres land; married Miss Ann Moore in 1840; she was born in N. J.; has seven children living, Wm. B., Josephine, Geo. L, Mary A., Emma E., Charles M., and Walter S.; lost one daughter.
Vanort Fred, laborer; Pecatonica.
Vanort T. J. laborer; Pecatonica.
Vanvalkenberg Ad. farmer; P.O. Pecatonica.
Vanvalkenberg E. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Vanvalkenberg H. farmer; P.O. Pecatonica.
Van Vleck C. laborer; Pecatonica.
Van Vleck R laborer; Pecatonica.
WALLIS WILLIAM, plasterer; Pecatonica.
WALLIS A. J. Druggist and Apothecary; Pecatonica: born in Rockford , Aug. 3,1853 ; married Miss Ella Miller in 18'75; she was born in Winnebago Co.
Warren Frank, laborer; Pecatonica.
Washburn Calvin, laborer; Pecatonica.
Waters J.W. veterinary surgeon; Pecatonica.
Waters Thos. farmer; P. 0. Pecatonica.
Waters Wesley, laborer; Pecatonica.
Watson Fred, farmer; Sec. 13. P. 0. Pecatonica.
WATSON P. C. Farmer; Sec. 13; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in N. Y. in 1303; came to this Co. in 1845 ; owns 230 acres land; has held office of School Director; married Miss Minerva Tefft in 1829; she was born in Washington Co., N. Y.; have three children, Frederick, Charles, Mary.
Wells A. L. farmer; Sec. 34.
Welles M. W. merchant; Pecatonica.
Welch Thos., Jr., carpenter; Pecatonica.
White H. farmer; Sec. 9.
Winchester John, butcher; Pecatonica.
Wing Win. carpenter; Pecatonica.
WOLVEN W. Retired Farm er; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in Green Co., N. Y.. in 1830; came to this Co. in 1851; owns 862 acres land; has held office of School Trustee; married Miss Juliette Martin in 1855; she was born in N.Y.; has four children, Edwin J., Charles, Jessie, and Georgie.
Woodruff G. H. laborer; Pecatonica.
Woodruff H. B. mason; Pecatonica.
Woodruff J. P. laborer; Pecatonica.
Wynegar J. farm; See. 18; P. a Pecatonica.
Wynegar L. C. farm; S. 18; P.O. Pecatonica..
YOUNG A. C. Pecatonica.
Young Henry, plasterer; Pecatonica.
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