ADAMS DARIUS, retired; Rockton.

Adams Isaac, merchant; Rockton.

Armatage John, laborer; Rockton.

Aspland George, renter; Rockton.

Aspland James, speculator; Rockton.

Aspland James, Jr., laborer; Rockton.

Austin I. M. farmer; Sec.16; P.O. Rockton.

Austin E. M. book keeper; Rockton.

Austin H. farmer; Sec. 16; P. 0. Rockton.

Austin W. W. farmer; Sec.16; P.O.Rockton.

AXE W. R. Machinist; Rockton ; born in England , July 22, 1821 ; learned his trade in Sheffield .England; came to Prov­ idence, R. I., in 1849; worked at his trade there 13 years; came to this town in 1366, and in connection with Mr. Widdowson erected a foundry and machine shop, in 1867 ; married 0live P.Marshall, in N.Y.,in 1848; she was born in Maine.

Baker Rufus, money loaner; Rockton.

Baker Samuel, painter; Rockton.

Baker William, blacksmith; Rockton.

Bartholomew 0. F. tinsmith; Rockton.

Bartholomew S. tinsmith; Rockton.

Bater K. E. miller; Rockton.

Bates E. S. farmer; Sec. 32; P. 0. Rockton.

Bellows Hiram, retired; Rockton.

Bentley Caleb, attorney at law; Rockton.

BENTLEY FREDERICK J. Farmer; Sec. 11; P. 0. Rockton; born in Columbia Co., N. Y., June 22, 1822; came to this Co. with his father and brother, in 1846; his father and brother died 2 years afterwards in Chicago, with cholera; Mr. Bentley owns 200 acres land on Sec. 11, 40 acres on Sec. 9, 20 acres on Sec. 16; married Sarah Crandall, in Berlin, N. Y., Jan. 9, 1843; she was born in Berlin, N. Y., Feb, 17, 1823; have four children, Mary (now Mrs. C. A. Strickland), born in June, 1845; Alice H. (now Mrs. R. B. Meath), June 26, 1849; Wm. Northrup, Nov. 2, 1852.

Bentley W. farmer; Sec.12; P.O.Beloit, Wis.

Benton George, mail carrier; Rockton.

Benton John, farmer; P. 0. Rockton.

Beeby W. S. mail carrier; Rockton.

Bingham Allen, retired; Rockton. Bingham Robert, laborer; Rockton.

BLACK EDWARD, Retired Farmer ; Rockton; born in Ireland, March 5, 1844; moved to this country with his parents in 1855; came to this Co. in 1857, and it has since been his home; enlisted in 74th Regt. I. V. L, Co. A, in Aug., 1862; was promoted Second Sergeant for meritorious services; was in battles of Stone River, Murfeesboro, and all through to Atlanta; was honorably discharged in June, 1865; married Mary Chapman, in Rockford, this Co., March 5, 1669; she was born in this Co., July 13, 1845; they have three children, Clara, born Feb. 5, 1370; Eugene, Aug. 16, 1875; Frances, May 2, 1877.

Blake Amos, retired; Rockton.

Blake E. A. retired; Rockton.

Blish E. watchman; Rockton.

Bliss A. D. laborer; Rockton.

Blunt Thomas, farmer; P. 0. Beloit , Wis.

Boon Aaron, retired; Rockford .

Boon C. E. laborer; Rockton.

Boon Joseph, laborer; Rockton.

Boon S. S. stage driver; Rockton.

Bordman C. farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Rockton.

Borthe A. laborer; Rockton.

Brown Amos, renter; Sec.19; P.O. Rockton.

Bryden Charles, cooper; Rockton.

Burk Andrew, contractor; Rockton.

Burns John, laborer; Rockton.

Busher D. wheelwright; Rockton.

Butler D. S. lime kiln; Rockton.

Butler Robert, works with father; Rockton.

CARPENTER JOHN H. Born in Berkshire Co., Mass. , May 19, 1797 , and graduated at Williams College , in 1824,and at the Berkshire Medical College in 1827. Soon atter, he with his brother, George, purchased a hotel in Troy , N. Y., where they located, George attending to the affairs of the hotel and John H. practicing medicine. A few months later their property was destroyed by fire, and being only partially insured, involved them in debt. The Doctor soon after. abandoned his profession, and becoming a stockholder in "The Brattleboro Typograph Co," of Vermont, engaged in selling one of their proposed works, The Comprehensive Commentary," which, like most works of a similar nature, was sold by subscription in advance of publication. In 1836, he made a trip West, and located a claim on Rock River at the place now known as Rockton, and returning East, resumed his labors, selling "The Commentary." In this work he was eminently successful, being instrumental in putting into circulation five thousand sets of "The ComprehensiveCommentary," in five states, viz: Fifteen hundred in Mass. and Conn., about the same number in Kentucky and Indiana, and two thousand in Illinois. But the company who proposed to publish the work failed, so he was not made very rich by his efforts in that direction. He next engaged for several years in the agency of the American Bible Society, both in Wisconsin and Illinois , although continuing to reside at his old homestead in Rockton, where he carried on the farm by proxy, never having been married; has been a member of the Congregational Church in Rockton for some forty years, and a Deacon for nineteen years, and has been a contributor to most of the benevolent objects of the day, and has been especially active in the cause of temperance and antislavery, and above all the support of true and genuine Christianity, which requires us to do good to all and evil to none.

Carpenter T. M. Rockton.

CARR CALEB, Farmer; Sec. 11; P. 0. Beloit, Wis.; born in Columbia Co., N. Y., July 18, 1820; moved from there to Mich., in 1842; lived there until 1852; California two years; moved to Iowa in in the spring of 1856; came from there to this Co., in 1860; owns 100 acres land; married Cinderella Lewis, Oneida Co., N. Y., Nov. 1, 1847; she was born in N. Y., Nov. 6, 1820.

CARR CRAS. E. Farmer; Sec. 10: P. 0. Beloit , Wis. ; born in Iona , May 27. 1857; cameto this Co. in 1860; married Miss Julia Sanders, in Beloit , Wis. . March 10, 1877 ; she was born in N. Y., May 24, 1856 .

Case E. laborer; Rockton.

Case Edwin, wagon maker; Rockton.

Chamberlin W. C. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Beloit, Wis.

Chamberlin J. F. farmer; Sec. 10; P. 0. Beloit , Wis.

CHAPMAN EDON, Farmer and Fruit Grower; Secs. 32 and 20; P. 0. Rockton, born in N. Y., Sept. 17, 1809; moved to Michigan in 1833; lived there 8 years; moved back to N. Y.; stayed there 8 months; came to this Co. in 1842; has held various township offices; owns 162 acres land; there are 1,200 apple trees on it; many of them are bearing; first wife was Gertrude Jones; they were married in Michigan; present wife was Mary Wallace; they were married in Janesville,Wis.

Chapman Edom , Jr., renter; Sec. 33; P. 0. Rockton.

Chapman H. renter; Sec. 33; P. 0. Rockton.

CHASE J. E. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Rockton ; born in Franklin Co., N. Y., Dec. 25, 1830; came to this Co. in 1845; has been School Director 9 years; first wife was Jane Newton; present wife was Matilda Jane Vandenburg; they were married in Clinton, Iowa; she was born in Canada.

CHENEY 0. A. Farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Beloit, Wis.; born in Erie Co., N. Y., April 6, 1833; moved with his parents to Rock Co., Wis., in the fall of 1841; here he learned the carriage trade; in 1856 he entered the Milton Academy; stayed there 2 years; taught school from time of leav­ ing until 1861, when he enlisted in 13th Wis. Regt., Co. H, V. I.; served 3 years and 3 months; was honorabl y discharged; returned home ; was admitted to the Wisconsin and Iowa Bar in 1866, and practiced law several years; in 1869 he purchased the Boone County Advertiser, and under his management it became one of the most vigorous of the Republican papers in the State of Iowa, in advocating the election of Gen. U. S. Grant for President of the United States; he sold this office in 1873; in 1872 he purchased half interest in town site of Rock Rapids, Ia.; bought an office and published the Rock Rapids Review; in this paper he strongly advocated the re-election of Grant; he has ever been an earnest worker in the Republican party, and opposed to all laws favoring human bondage, has on several occasions stumped different parts of the State of Iowa in behalf of the party that carried us safely through to victory in the dark night of war; he was honered with various offices of trust during his residence in that State; he married Miss Nellie M. Saxe, in Janesville, Wis.. Dec. 6, 1864 ; she was born in Greene Co., N. Y., Oct. 7, 1839 .

Clark C. C. miller; Rockton.

Clark E. N. farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Beloit ,Wis.

Clark John, miller; Rockton.

Clark Pat, retired; Rockton.

Clover Charles, prop. meat market; Rockton

CLOVER JOHN L Proprietor Meat Market; Rockton ; born in England, Jan. 21, 1889; moved to this Co. with his parents in 1844; married Emily Shores, in Beloit, Wis., Oct. 2, 1862; she was born April 5, 1841; Mr. Clover's father, John Clover, came to this Co. in 1844: was one of the principal contractors in the build­ing of the N. W. R. R.; also one of the contractors in the building of the W. U. R R.

Coanix H. laborer; Rockton. Cochran E. retired; Rockton.

Collor Abram, wagon maker; Rockton.

Collor Wm. B. works in grist mill; Rockton.

Colyer Ed. farmer; Sec. 10; P. 0. Rockton.

Comstock Chas. mail agent; Rockton.

Comstock Joseph, laborer; Rockton.

Comstock N. R. barber; Rockton.

COMSTOCK R. H. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. 0. Rockton; born in Middlesex Co., Conn., June 14, 1815; learned trade of carpenter and joiner; when a boy, helped build the first depot in Ann Arbor, Mich.; drove from there to this place with ox team in 1839; made the trip in 14 days; helped build the first house put up on Randolph street, Chicago; also worked on the first warehouse built in Morris, Ill.; owns 89 acres land; married Hannah Horton in Morris, this State, Jan. 10, 1848; she was born in Jefferson Co., Ind., March 21, 1828.

Comstock W. W. book-keeper; Rockton.

Conklin H. W. farmer; Sec. 32; P.O.Rockton.

Coons T. M. retired; Rockton.

Cooper J. C. retired; Rockton.

Cotteral Pat. laborer; Rockton.

COWEN JAMES S. Merchant ; Rockton; born in Canada West, Dec. 15, 1835; came to this Co. in 1848; enlisted in 74th Regt., L V. I., Co. A; was commissioned Second Lieutenant of Co. A, 74th Regt., March 2, 1863; was commissioned First Lieutenant, Nov. 16, 1864; the rank of Captain by brevet was conferred on him, April 20, 1865, for gallant and meritorious service at the battles of Stone River, Mission Ridge. Franklin and Nashville , Tenn. , and in the Atlanta campaign; has been married twice; present wife was Sarah M. Lester.

CowanWm. merchant; Rockton.

Cowles J. W. prop. mills; Rockton.

Crawford C. M. blacksmith; Rockton.

Crawford J. J. teamster ; Rockton.

Crawford W. P. gardener; P. O. Rockton.

Crimmins J. C. carriage trimmer

Rockton Cristin Wm. laborer; Rockton.

Crittenden L. retired; Rockton.

Crosby Jas. works in paper mill; Rockton.

Cumings Ira, mail carrier; Rockton.

Curry John, laborer; Rockton.

DARLIN E. 0. mechanic; Rockton.

Davis E. J. carpenter and joiner; Rockton. Davy M. laborer ; Rockton.

Deen J. W. retired; Rockton.

Dewey H. D. laborer; Rockton.

Dickinson T. broom-maker; Rockton.

Dickinson Wells, broom-maker; Rockton.

Dougherty Jas. J. paper-maker ; Rockton.

DOUG LASS JAMES N. Sexton ; Rockton ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., March 11, 1834; moved with his parents to Kaine, Wis. ; lived there ten years; came to this Co. in 1853; married Miss Veness, in Beloit, Wis., Jan. 25, 1854; she was born in England, and came to this Co. with her parents in 1839.

Doyle John, laborer; Rockton.

Dresser Frederick, retired; Rockton.

Druynois J. E. retired farmer; Rockton.

ELLIS GEORGE, proprietor blacksmith shop; Rockton. Enos —, retired; Rockton.

Enos L. G. retired; Rockton.

Enos S. C. retired; Rockton.

Erkenback James, miller; Rockton.

FACKERILL HENRY, laborer; Rockton. Fackerill H. C. laborer; Rockton.

FAIRCHILDS DANIEL, Farmer; P. 0. Rockton ; born in this town, Feb. 4, 1848; married Miss Diema Springer, in Beloit, Wis., Feb. 11, 1863; she was born in Hancock Co., Maine, June 12, 1852; Mr. Fairchilds' father, Daniel Fairchilds, Sr., settled in this Co. in 1830.

Fairchilds E. farm; S. 14; P. 0. Rockton.

Fairchilds H. farmer; Sec. 14; P.O.Rockton.

FAIRCHILD LEWIS, Farmer; Sec. 14; P. 0. Rockton; born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., Aug. 7, 1825; came from there to Beloit, Wis., in 1855; thence to Winnebago Co., in 1860; owns 236 acres land; is School Director; married Miss Lucinda Hurd, in St.Lawrence Co., N. Y., Oct. 10, 1847; she was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., in October, 1824; have four children: Melvin, born July 12, 1848; Emma, Jan. 1, 1850; Henry, Nov. 23, 1852; Mary, Dec. 12, 1857, died Sept. 4, 1877 ; Alice, Oct. 16, 1865 ; his oldest son, Melvin, enlisted in 43d Wis. Inf., Co. G., re-enlisted in September, 1864; was hon­orably discharged in June, 1865.

Farmer H. farmer; Sec. 25; P. 0. Rockton.

FARMER WILLIAM, Farmer ; Sec. 25; P. 0. Rockton ; born in this town, July 14, 1842 ; married Miss Alma Martin, she was born in Vermont. Mr. Farmer has been Road Commissioner a number of years ; owns 140 acres land.

Favor 0. rents farm; Sec. 24; P.O. Rockton.

Feakins George, miller; Rockton.

FLETCHER B. F. Millwright; P. O. Rockton; born in Caledonia Co., Vt., June 21, 1812 he helped manufacture the first pair of Fairbanks Scales that were made; has worked manufacturing them several years in St. Jonesburg, Vt., and Canada, and has sold them in a number of the Western and Southern States; he also built and fitted machinery in several of the first mills put up in this Co.

Forester Chester, gunsmith ; Rockton.

Forester E. J. Yankee notions peddler; Rockton.

Forester Judson, peddler; Rockton.

Forward George, teamster; Rockton.

Forward Jonah, butcher; Rockton.

Forward William, teamster; Rockton.

Freed H. B. machine tender in paper mill.

GAGON JOHN, farmer; P. O. Rockton.

Gammon Roscoe, propr meat mkt; Rockton.

Gammon T. W. laborer.

Gaton George, farmer; S. 7; P. 0. Rockton.

Gates B. B. miller; Rockton.

Gavin John, laborer; Rockton.

Glazier Henry, laborer; Rockton.

Gleaseman F. farm; Sec. 22; P. 0. Rockton.

Gleaseman J. farm; Sec. 31; P. 0. Rockton.

Gleaseman V. farm; Sec. 22; P.O.Rockton.

Glover Thomas, painter; P. 0. Rockton.

Goodwin A. P. retired farmer; Rockton.

Graham Henry, farm ; S. 32; P. 0. Rockton.

G-RAHAM HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 2; P. 0. Rockton ; born in Penn., Dec. 20, 1823; learned the trade of mason there, and worked at it a number of years in Pittsburg, New Orleans, and Cincinnati; came to Wis., in 1845; lived there seven years; he then came to this Co., which has since been his home: owns 200 acres land; has held various offices; first wife was Melissa Shurtleff; they were married in Janesville, Wis., in 1850; she was born in Canada, in 1830, died in 1856; married present wife (maiden name Ellen Foster) in Edwardsburg, Mich., in 1858; she was born in Huron Co., Ohio, March 8, 1831; Mr. Graham had three brothers in the army, one of whom was killed at the battle of Fort Donelson.

Gray Robt. farmer; P. 0. Rockton.

Graves E. L. retired; Rockton.

Graves H. retired ; Rockton.

GRAVES WARREN H. Farmer and Stock Raiser: Sec. 17; P.O. Rockton ; born in N. V., Oct. 29, 1839 ; owns 191 acres land; enlisted in 30th N. Y. I. V. I., Co. H, in June, 1861; was honorably dis­ charged in 1863; was in several battles and skirmishes; married Clara E. Farnsworth, in Beloit, Wis., Jan. 21, 1867; she was born in Eaton, Canada, Sept. 27,1832; have had three children: Walter Thomas, horn July 24, 1871; Nettie Clara, Oct. 27, 1874; Stephen Henry, June 11, 1868, died June 21, 1868.

Green Jas. laborer; Rockton.

Greenley M. P. laborer; Rockton.

Gridley J. C. retired; Rockton.

GRIFFITH :ENO. Farmer; Sec. 26; P. 0. Rockton; born in Wales; Jan. 4, 1816; came to Cincinnati in 1836; went from there to St. Louis; lived there three years; came to this Co. in 1840; owns 230 acres land; married Miss Catherine Webber, in this town, March 1, 1860; she was born in England.

Griffitch W. farm; Sec :8; P. 0. Shirland.

Groat Henry, carpenter; Rockton.

HANAWAY JAS. fireman; Rockton.

Harper David, laborer; Rockton.

Harper Thos. miscellaneous; Rockton.

Hart A. T. laborer; Rockton.

Hays Pat. mechanic; Rockton.

Haywood —, merchant; Rockton.

Heath W. mechanic; Rockton.

Hennesey Michael, laborer; Rockton.

HERRICK A. B. Farmer; Sec. 27; P. 0. Rockton; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., April 26, 1820; came to this Co. in 1845 ; owns 210 acres land; married Lydia Ann Young, in Rockton, in 1846; she was born in Buffalo, N. Y., in 1828.

Herrick Chas. farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Ogle.

Herrick P. M. farm; Sec. 27; P. O. Rockton.

HERSEY SAMUEL, Farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Rockton: born in Oxford Co., Me., July 27, 1814; came to this Co. in May, 1838; owns 80 acres land; first wife was Hannah Cole; they were married in Beloit, Sept. 2, 1842; she was born in Oxford Co., Me.; she died April 29, 1853; had three children by this marriage: Horatio, born in Rockton, Dec. 14, 1843; he enlisted, Jan. 4, 1864, in 9th I V. C., Co. I; was killed in battle of Camphellville, Tenn., Nov. 24, 1864 ; Henry Osgood, born in Rockton, Oct. 2.5, 1847; the third son died in infancy; present wife was P. H. Talcott: they were married in Rockton, May 17, 1854; she was born in Rome, N. Y7 March 4, 1822; the children of present wife are: Thos. Arthur, born April 17, 1855; he lost his right arm in a threshing machine when 16 years old; since then he has taught school; Ida Maria, born July 7, 1857; .Mary Emma, Aug. 22, 1860; liar. riet Adaline, June 20, 1864 .

Hewitt F. J. mechanic ; Rockton.

Hickey Jas. farmer; Sed. 5; P. 0. Shirland.

Hicks W. G. renter; Sec. 34; P. 0. Rockton.

Hill B. B. gunsmith; Rockton.

Hipwell W. farmer; Sec. 17; P. 0. Shirland.

Hollenbeck G. cooper and mason ; Rockton.

HOLLISTER GEO. IL born in Marshfield, Washington Co., Vt. . Dec. 13, 1822, where he remained till 1850, when he removed to Rockton, Winnebago Co., Ill., where he has since resided; was elected Supervisor of Rockton for four consecutive years; held the office of Postmaster for seven years; has held the office of Township Treasurer of School Fund for 16 years; in July, 1875, was appointed State Commissioner of Public Charities, by Gov. Beveridge, which he held till 1877, when he resigned, being elected a member of the State Legislature which position he still occupies; Mr. H.'s principal business has been farming ?? and Real Estate; married Miss Elizabeth H. Pettibone, in 1852, who died Sept. 20, 1860, leaving one son, Harry L.; married Miss Fannie E. Hooker, Dec. 11, 1861; have four children : Willie C., born Nov. 18, 1862; Fred, Aug. 21, 1365; Mary B., Jan. 29, 1871; Fannie, Sept. 11, 1873.

Holmes T. S. laborer; Rockton.

HOOKER DR. HARLEY, (Deceased), whose portrait appears in this work, was born in Hartford , Conn. , Dec. 9, 1792 , being descended in direct line from Rev. Thos. Hooker. He early selected the study of medicine, and thoroughly and devotedly fitted himself to practice this profession. Located, when a young man, at Syracuse . In Feb., 1827, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Beardslee, of Auburn, N. Y., where he afterwards resided until in 1839, when he removed to the "far west," intending to locate in Marshall, Mich. On his arrival there, the cholera was sweeping off the inhabitants of that place at a fearful rate. He dared not stop with his young family, and so pushed on toward the setting sun. Providence directed his steps to Rockton, Winnebago Co, Ill. , (then called Pecatonica,) bearig a letter of introduction to Deacon Pettibone. Here he located and remained till his death, which occurred March 16, 1867 , aged 74 years. Dr. Hooker was a physician of extensive and successful practice, widely known and greatly respected. He was a man of strong religious principles, a devout and consistent member of the Congregational Church. and in his practice as a physician and in his private walks of life, he ever adorned his Chris­tian profession. Six children were born to him: Wm. Chellis. born Sept. 12, 1828 ; Jas Hart, June 2:3, 1830 , died in Sacramento, Cal., July 15. 1874; Edward Payson, Sept. 1, 1831 ; Mary J. L., 4.wg. 29, 1833; Geo. Rudd, Sept. 24, 1835 , died in Rock. ton, Aug. 18, 1874 ; Frances E., Sept. 13, 1838 . He lived to see his sons and daughters attain to man and womanhood, occupying honorable positions in society, illustrating the value of wise and virtuous parental precept and example.

Howard Jos. laborer; Rockton.

Howard Michael, Rockton.

Hudson David, blacksmith; Rockton.

Hudson J.W.blacksmith and farm ; Rockton.

Huff J. A. laborer; Rockton.

Hughs John, laborer; Rockton.

Hugins G. carpenter; Rockton.

Humphrey J. H. merchant; Rockton.

Hunt Robt. laborer; Rockton.

Hunt W. J. laborer; Rockton.

Hutchinson David, farmer; Rockton.

JACKMAN P. D. farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Rockton.

James E. J. farmer; P. 0. Rockton.

Jeffres A. laborer; Sec. 32; P. 0. Rockton.

JETTISON S. P. Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Rockton ; born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., March 2, 18:35; owns 197 acres land in Wis.; enlisted in 6th N. Y. V. C., Oct. 16, 1861; was promoted Corporal; was honorably discharged in June, 1865; was in battles of Chancellorville, Gettysburg, South Mountain, Smithfield, and others; was wounded in skirmish at Deep Bottom, on Junes river; married Annie A. Davison, in N.Y., March 6. 1856; she was born in N. Y, June 28, 1836 ; have one child living, Hathalia E., born in N. Y., July 6, 1859 .

Jessup C. farmer; Sec. 9; P. 0. Rockton.

JESSUP SILAS, Farmer; Sec. 9; P. 0. Rockton ; born in N. Y., May 23, 1813; came to Ogle Co., this State, in 1842; came to this Co. in 1357; owns 200 acres land; married Mary Calender, in Buffalo, N. Y., Aug. 25, 1843; she was born in N. Y., April 25, 1814; have two children liv­ing: Mary, born Sept. 6, 1845; Calender. April 25, 1850 ; lost two, Elizabeth and Henry.

Jinkens J. H. laborer; Rockton.

Jinkens Seth L. foreman sorting room: Rockton.

KEELEY PHILLIP, laborer; Rockton.

KELLEY R. B. Farmer; Sec. 10; P. 0. Beloit , Wis. ; born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., in 1816; moved from there to Iowa in 1850; lived there ten years; was in Quartermaster's Department, in the service of the Government, four years; went to Wisconsin in 1865; lived there until 1874, when he came to this Co.; married Maria Perry, in New York, in 1839; she was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1822; Mr. Kelley owns SO acres land.

Kimball J. laborer; Rockton. Kincade L. A. laborer; Rockton.

Kincade N. B. restaurant and bakery; Rock-ton.

Kinsley E. blacksmith; Rockton.

Kinsley William, blacksmith; Rockton.

KIPP DAVID G. Farmer; Sec. 28; P. 0. Rockton; born in Greene Co., N. Y., Nov. 22, 1838; came to this Co. in 186o: enlisted in 74th I. V. I., Co. B, in September, 1862; honorably discharged in 1865; was in battles of Stone River, Mission Ridge, Kenesaw, and others; was severely wounded in left arm, left leg and head in the battle of Kenesaw.

LAKE V. A. Grain and Coal Dealer; Rockton ; born in Canada, Feb.9, 1824; came to this Co. in 1843; has held various township offices ; married Miss S. M. Taft, in Wisconsin, Oct. 25, 1850; she was born in Ohio, Feb. 26, 1826; she moved with her parents to this Co. in 1836.

Lally John, Rockton.

Lamb Chas. farmer; Sec. 20; P. 0. Shirland.

Lamb D. C. farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Rockton.

Lappin Martin, retired: Rockton.

Lawrence Luther, retired; Rockton.

Lawshe Wm. propr New England House, Rockton.

Lynch Thos. farm; Sec. 35; P. 0. Rockton.

Lyon J. G. farmer; Sec. 17; P. 0. Shirland.

McCARTHY FLORENCE , Rockton.

McConnel J. C. laborer; Rockton.

McCue Michael, laborer; Rockton.

McDonald James, laborer; Rockton.

McGrath E. laborer; Rockton.

McKay J. R. laborer; Rockton.

McKay W. W. speculator; Rockton.

McLARON DUNCAN, Farmer; Sec. 20; P. 0. Rockton ; born in Pertshire, Scotland, in 1847; came to this State in 1860; to this Co. in the spring of 1877; married Jennie Millinie, in Rockford; she was born in Scotland.

McMickin Jas. laborer; S. 34; P.O.Rockton.

Magilton William, retired ; Rockton.

Maher James. mechanic; Rockton.

Mallums Robert, cooper; Rockton.

Manchester Thomas, agent; Rockton.

Mannard T. farmer ; P. O. Rockton.

Manning C. D. retired; Rockton.

MANNING C. L. R. Harness Maker; Rockton; born in Ontario, Canada, Feb. 19, 1821; came to this Co. in 1848; holds the office of Justice of the Peace, and has been School Director seven years; married Miss Jane Baker, in Ontario, Canada; she was born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y.; had one son (Chas. Dewey Manning.) in the army; he enlisted in the 9th I. C. in 1862.

Manning F. R. harness maker.

MARTIN C. B. Farmer; P. O. Rockton ; born in Washington Co., Vermont, July 18, 1832; came to this Co. in 1851; has been Town Collector and Constable for the last fourteen, years; has been Deputy Sheriff five years; married Miss Mary C. Cardell, in this town and Co., in October, 1855; she was born in Washington Co., Vermont, in 1854.

MARTIN EDWIN, Farmer; P. 0. Rockton ; born in Washington Co., Ver­mont, April 25, 1821; came to this Co. in 1851; owns 150 acres land, on Secs. 19, 5, and 29; owns one block of town property; has been School Director several terms; married Miss Caroline B. Wheeler, in Vt., Jan. 1, 1846; she was born in Vermont, July 2, 1827.

Martin G. W. clerk; Rockton.

Martin E. W. retired; Rockton.

Maxon —, laborer; Rockton.

Maxon A. laborer; Rockton.

Maxon A. B. laborer.

MEECH RICHARD B. Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Rockton; born in Canada, Jan. 2, 1840; came to this Co. in 1857; owns 160 acres land; married Alice H. Bentley, in Beloit, Wis., Jan. 20, 1869; she was born in Rockton, Jan. 26, 1849; have two children, Freddie Arthur, born Aug. 22, 1871: Nellie, Oct. 4, 1876.

Merrill F.W. merchant; Rockton.

MERRILL J. A. Telegraph Operator; Rockton ; born in this town and Co., Nov. 6, 1857; his father, F. W. Merrill, came to this Co. in 1843; is engaged in the mercantile business; he married Miss Harriet S. Hollister, in Grafton Co., N. H., Aug. 20, 1844; she was born in N. H., March 31, 182.3.

Merrill William, clerk ; Rockton.

MERRITT J. B. Superintendent of the Winnebago Paper Mill : Rockton; was born in Oneida Co., N. Y.. Dec. 27, 1830; came to this Co. in 1857; is Supervisor; this is the third term that he has represented his town in the Co. Board; has held various other offices; married Miss Frances E. Mellen, in the town of Roscoe, this Co.; she was born in N. Y.

Miller Geo. renter; Sec. 22; P. 0. Rockton.

Miller Lewis, farmer; Rockton.

Miller M. farmer ; Sec. 22; P. 0. Rockton.

Miller M. M. renter; Sec. 18; P.O. Rockton.

Miller R. C. renter; Sec. 22; P. 0. Rockton.

Mills Wm. retired; Rockton.

Moffatt G. E. renter; Sec. 34; P.O. Rockton.

Moffatt G. N. renter; Sec. 34; P.O. Rockton.

Moffatt R N. renter; Sec.34; P. 0. Rockton.

Montarne K. D. L. merchant; Rockton.

MOODY EDMUND W. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 21; P.O. Rockton ; born in Niagara Co., N. Y., Oct. 1, 1830 ; moved with his parents to Racine, Wis., in 1847; came from there to this Co. in 1850; owns 250 acres land; married Charlotte M. Fader, in town of Owen, this Co., April 3, 1856; she was born in Canada, in 1835.

Moody S. C. farmer; Sec. 7; P. 0. Rockton. Moran John, laborer; Rockton. More Jas. laborer; Rockton. Morgan Josiah, laborer; Rockton. Morril E. laborer; Rockton. Morrison Michael, section boss; Rockton.

MORSE JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 10; P. 0. Rockton ; born in Maine, April 25, 1826; came to this Co. with his parents in 1838; owns 350 acres land; Mr. Morse was among the first settlers in this Tp.

MORSE L. R. Farmer and Stock Rais­er; Sec. 11; P. 0. Beloit, Wis.; born in Lewis Co., N. Y., July 26, 1831; moved from there to Rock Co., Wis., in 1856; lived there two years; thence to Winnebago Co., Wis.; lived there ten years; thence to this Co. in 1858; owns 22.5 acres land; married Marietta Carter, in Lewis Co., N. Y., July 7, 1855; she was born in Lewis Co., N. Y., Jan. 15, 1836; have four children: Cordon L., born March 11, 1859; Sarah, March 17, 1861; Frank, Feb. 7, 1864; Iva Nellie, July 7, 1868.

Morse Philip, painter; Rockton.

MOSS CHAS. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Rockton ; born in Troy, N. Y., Sept. ,20, 1842; moved with his parents to this Co. in 1852; went to Cal. in 1863; lived there until the spring of 1868, when he returned; married Viola Smith, in N. Y. city, in the fall of 1868; she was born in this Co., in 1845; his father, Wm. Moss, was born in England; came to N. Y. at an early age, and married Betsey Bates, in Troy, N. Y.; she was born in Warren Co., N. Y.

MYRON THOS. Carpenter and Farmer: Sec. 15; P. 0. Rockton ; born in Berkshire Co., Mass., Feb. 18, 1837; moved to this Co. with his parents in 1854; owns 80 acres land; first wife was Ida L. Humphrey; they were married in Beloit, Wis.; she was born in Beloit, in 1854; died Aug. 2, 1874; had one child by this marriage, Maude Ida, born July 27, 1874; present wife was Sophia Leavitt Martin; they were married in Rockton, June 20, 1877 ; she was born in Washington Co. Vt., June 1857 ; Mr. Carpenter's father, Thos. Carpenter, was horn in Williamstown, Mass., April 13, 1801; came to this Co. in 1854; married .Ann Graves, in N. Y., Feb. 12, 1829; she was born in N. Y., June 13, 1799; he died in this town, Jan. 20, 1b14.

NEWELL D. peddler ; Rockton.

Newell Jason, laborer; Rockton.

NEWTON ALANSON S. (Deceased;) born in Windsor, Windsor Co., Vt. Aug. 1, 1795; died July 4, 1877; came to Beloit, Wis., in 1844, and to Rockton, Winnebago Co., Ill., in 1848, where he has since resided ; married Miss Polly Prentice, May 3, 1818; she died Dec. 5, 1830; married Miss Eunice Palmer, July 1831; she died in April, 1877; has had seven children: Leonard H., born July 1, 1821; Mary A., March 15, 1825; Polly J., Sept. 3, 1829; Chas. A., April 28. 1832; Albert S., May 26, 1834 ; Hiram P., Jan. 25. 1887; Chauncey D., Sept. 17, 1841 : Miss Mary Coyle has been as one of the family since she was 14 years old, and was regarded as an heir to the estate in its final settlement by will ; Mr. Newton was an honored and upright man, and held in high esteem by all who knew him, as a model of consistency; he had been a member of the Masonic fraternity for over 60 years.

NEWTON CHAUNCEY D. Professor of Penmanship; Rockton ; born in N. Y., Sept. 17, 1841 ; came to this Co. with his parents in 1846; married Miss Mary E. Towne, in Mich. , Feb. 27, 1867 : she was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Sept 22, 1848 .

Northrup H. S. butcher ; Rockton.

ORR R. C. machine tender in paper mill.

Osborn Henry, mechanic; Rockton.

Osborn R. C. mechanic; Rockton.

Osgood S. W. retired; Rockton.

PADFIELD E. retired; Rockton.

PACKARD W. F. Carpenter and Builder; Rockton; born in Portland, Me., July 31, 1821; came to this Co. in 1838; located in this town, and it has since been his home; he has bccn Constable 6 years; married Miss Julia Adams. in this town, Jan. 1,1852; she was born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., Sept. 13, 1824; Mrs. Packard's father, the Rev. Wm. Adams, was born in Norwich, Conn.; he married Sophia C. Farnsworth, in Madison Co., N. Y.; she was born in Berkshire Co., Mass.; they came to this Co, in 1837.

Patton M. H. farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Roscoe.

PECK G. B. Farmer and Stock Dealer; Sec. 9; P. 0. Rockton ; born in N. Y., Feb. 5, 1841; came to this State in 1867; to this Co. in 1868; owns 100 acres land; married Anna White.. in Rochester Co., N. Y. Oct. 22, 1864; she was born in N. Y., Feb. 18, 1845; have five children : Asa, born July 31, 1865; Willie, Sept 16, 1866; Jennie Estelle, Nov. 27, 1868; Carrie, March 18, 1873, died Aug. 19, 1874; Frank H., June 2, 1874; Cora May, Jan. 27, 1876.

Pennock H. machine tender paper mill; Rockton.

Peper Jas. mechanic; Rockton.

PET'TIBONE C HAUNCEY, Rockton ; Foreman in Lumber Yard of Peeter & Keeler. of Beloit, Wis.

PHELPS W. A. Farmer and Stock

Raiser; Sec. 17; P. 0. Rockton; born in Allegany (now Wyoming) Co., N. Y., April 6, 1825; came to this Co. in 1849; owns 480 acres land; has held offices of Commissioner of Highways and School Director for a number of years ; is a member of Methodist Episcopal Church; has held the position of Class Leader, Trustee and Sabbathn school Superintendent; married Miss Mary Jane Lippitt, in Crawford Co., Penn., Jan. 13, 1858; she was born in Allegany Co., N. Y., Sept. 2, 1822; have seven children living, one dead; Byron Wesley, born in N. Y.; Mary P., now Mrs. Miller, born in this Co.; Willie H., Carrie, Hattie Estella, Geo. Harvey, and Rosa Luella, all in this Co.

Phillips Benj. farmer; Sec.32; P.O. Rockton.

Pohl Fred, mechanic ; Rockton.

Pomeroy S. A. renter; Sec.28; P.O.Rockton.

POWELL E. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 17; P. 0. Shirland. born in Stark Co., Ohio, Feb. 15, 1839; came to this Co. in 1865; owns 153 acres land ; enlisted in the 115th Ohio Vol. Inf., Co. I, Aug. 15, 1862; was in the battle of Murfreesboro; served on detatched duty part of the time; was honorably discharged, July 6, 1865; is class leader in Methodist Church; married Nancy Gary, Aug. 5, 1862; she was born in Ohio, April '43.

Props S. rents farm; S. 34; P. O. Rockton.

QUINN JOHN, mechanic; Rockton.

RANDALL JNO. works in paper mill; Rockton.

Ratchford N. D. retired; Rockton.

Richardson C. B. farm ; S. 16; P.O.Rockton.

ROBERTSON CHAS. W. Retired Farmer; P. 0. Rockton; born in N. H., March 16, 1812; came to this State in 1838; located in Montgomery Co.; lived there until 1860, when he moved to this Co., which has since been his home; owns 128 acres land on Sec. 19; married Mary Fairbanks, in Montgomery Co., this State, April 29, 1839; she was born in Townsend, Mass., July 6, 1814: she came to this State in 1838.

Rockwood J. B. pattern-maker.

ROE C. T. REV. Bapt. Minister; Rockton ; born Durham, Eng.,May 1, 1835; came to this country in 1851; to this Co. in 1859; was ordained minister here, and had pastoral charge of the Baptist Church in this place seven years; has been P. M. five years; married Miss Clara E. Manard, in this town, July 21, 1864: she was born in Greenbush, Canada, March 8, 1846; have one child, Charles Manard, born in this town, Oct. 15, 1869.

Rosenberg Adam, painter; Rockton.

Royden George, merchant; Rockton.

Royden W. C. merchant; Rockton.

SEARLS F. D. farmer; Sec. 8; P. 0. Shirland.

SEAMAN Will. Farmer; Sec. 25; P. 0. Rockton; born in Canada, June 25, 1847; came to this Co. in 1852; married Miss Hattie Smith, in Beloit, Wis., Nov. 4, 1869; she was born in the town of Rockton, this Co., Nov. 20, 1847.

Shefnin John, stock dealer; Rocktan.

Shibley William, stock dealer; Rockton.

SHORES AARON, Carpenter and Joiner, Contractor and Builder; Rockton ; born in Ontario Co., N. Y., June 2, 1806; came to this Co. in 1846; is one of the present Board of Town Trustees; married Jane Horton, in Penn.; she was born in Bradford Co., Fenn.

Shores 0. B. carpenter; Rockton.

SHURTLIFF ORVIS, Farmer; Sec. 33; P. 0. Rockton; born in Canada, Oct. 29, 1817; came to this Co. in 1846; owns 90 acres land; married Miss Sarah Smith, in Beloit, June 25, 1854; she was born in Canada, June 20, 1832; have had six children: Chauncey Josiah, born May. 22, 1855; Win. Smith, Oct. 22, 1857, died in 1863; Lucy and Eliza, both born April 2, 1865: Jno. Orvis, Oct. 22, 1868; Lathrop Ezra. June 1:3, 1870; Orvis Smith, May 30, 1876.

Shutley Orvis, dealer; Rockton.

Smith Frank, blacksmith; Rockton.

Smith William, laborer; Rockton.

Snyder A. A. painter; Rockton.

Sperry C. farmer; Sec. 2; P. 0. Beloit., Wis.

Springer F. A. shoemaker; Rockton.

Steavans Henry, rents farm: P. 0. Rockton.

Steavans J. F. farmer; Sec. 8; P.O.Shirland.

Steavans S. C. farmer; S. 8; P. 0. Shirland.

Sticklor John, laborer; Rockton.

Sticklor Thomas, rents farm; P.O. Rockton

Stiles A. G. blacksmith; Rockton.

STILES E. L. Agent Northwestern Union Telegraph Office; Rockton; born in Susquehana Co., Penn., Aug. 8, 1820; came to this Co. in September, 1845; has been agent for the Northwestern Union twenty-one years; is Town Clerk; married Miss Marantha Catron, in Susquehana Co., Penn., in June, 1841; she was born in 1817.

Stiles 0. T. works in paper mill; Rockton.

Strickland C. A. retired; Rockton.

SWAN JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 28; P. 0. Rockton; born in Hillsborough Co., N. H., July 9, 1818: came to this State in 1865; to this township in 1871; owns 191 acres land; first wife was Elizabeth P. White; they were married in Hillsbor­ ough Co., N. H., March 17, 1846; she was born in Hillsborough Co., June 24, 1817; died Oct. 14, 1856; married present wife, Mary W. Grant, in Hillsborough Co.. N. H., Jan. 30, 1861 ; she was born in Hillsborough Co., Feb. 13. 1823; children by first wife are, James W., born June 18, 1849, died Sept. 12, 1850; Annie W.. born April 30, 1853 , died April 10, 1863 ; Eliza­beth P., born June 5, 1856 ; one child by present wife, Nancy L., born Nov. 26, '61 .

TALCOTT SYLVESTER, Farmer; P. 0. Rockton ; born at Rome, Oneida Co., N. Y., Oct. 14, 1810; when he became of age he removed to Horse Heads, Chemeng Cie , N. Y., where he engaged in the mercantile business; he moved to this Co. in 1836; in connection with his father and brothers, took up Government lands; built and run the first grist mills in the Co.; carried on farming, etc.: he was elected Justice of the Peace at the organization of this Co.; acted as ministerial officer for the first couple that were married in this Co.; was elected Supervisor several years; united with the Congregational Church in 1850, and was elected Trustee several years: in 1854 he was in­ terested in the manufacture of the Manny Reaper and Mower; he was identified with the anti-slavery party in this Co. in 1844; he was a member of the convention, convened in Buffalo, N. Y., which nom­ inated James G. Burney as candidate for President of the United States; he acted with the Liberty party until it became a part of the Republican party, which politically swept the country at the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States; although past the age subjecting him to the draft, lie paid and sent a substitute, who represented him in the army of the United States during the war; married Miss Mary Westlake, in the town of Rockton, this Co., June 10, 1841; she was born in New York, Sept. 26, 1820.

TALCOTT MAJ. THOS. B. Farmer; P. O. Rockton ; born in Hebron, Conn., April 17, 1806; moved to Horseheiid, Chemung Co.,N.Y.,and enga ged in the mercantile business; came to this Co. in 1835; the Co. was then comparatively a wilderness; there were not more than half a dozen families in the territory now represented by Winnebago, Boone and Stephenson counties; Chicago was a small village, and all the north half of the State was in­cluded in one Congressional District; Major Talcott was elected one of the first County Commissioners, and, in connection with Wm. E. Dunbar and Simon P. Doty, organized this Co., Aug. 1, 1836; he was elected to the State Senate in the fall of 1849, and represented Winnebago, Boone and McHenry Counties four years; helms also held various Tp. offices since he has been in the Co.; married Sophia E., daughter of Asa Willard and Lucy Whiting, in this Co., June 5, 1843; she was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Nov. 11, 1824; she is a descendent of the Rev. Samuel Whiting, D. D., and Elizabeth St. John, his wife, who came to America in 1636, and through whom her genealogy is traced back to William the Conquerer, in two distinct lines.

Taylor.Calvin, teamster ; Rockton. Taylor C. S. physician; Rockton. Taylor J. B. machine tender; Rockton.

TAYLOR JOHN G. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 20; P. O. Shirland; born in Canada West; moved to this Co. with his parents in 1837; owns 240 acres land; married Frances Gleason, in this Co., town of Rockton, April 19, 1857; she was born in Rutland Co., Vt., Dec. 4, 1823; he enlisted in 74th I. V. I., Co. D, in Nov., 1864; was honorably dicharged in 1865; he was one of the first settlers in this part of the Co.

Thayer E. D. retired farmer; Rockton.

Thayer W. W. retired ; Rockton.

Thomas J. W. farm; Sec. 31; P.O. Rockton.

THOMAS WM. M. Farmer: Sec. al; P. 0. Harrison; born in Wayne Co.,Penn., Nov. 9, 1805; came to this Co. in 1838; has held various town offices; owns 104'4 acres land; married Eliza Conklin, in Wayne, Penn., Nov. 13, 1828; Mrs. T. was born in Wayne Co., Penn., Jan. 25, 1811; have had nine children: Sallie M., born May 11, 1831, died Dec. 5, 1837; .:kdaline E., now Mrs. Preston, April 21, 1833; John C., Oct. 27, 1835; he enlisted in 74th I, V. L, Co. F, in Aug. 1862, and served until close of war; Orville P., Dec. 17, 1837; enlisted same time as brother and served same length of time; Chauncey E., Jan. 5, 1841; Hannah Louisa, May 14, 1843, died Dec. 25, 1845; Henry,Jan. 23, 1845; Moses, Oct. 10, 1848, died Aug. 30,1849; Susie H., Nov. 17, 1850.

Thurstam L. retired; Rockton.

Toale Albert, engineer; Rockton.

Trask Chester H. laborer; Rockton.

TRUMAN JOS. C. Farmer; See. 26; P. 0. Rockton; born in Jefferson Co., N. Nov. 25, 1828; came to this Co. in 1853 ; owns 140 acres land ;has been consec­ utively elected Town Assessor for the last 11 years; married Mary A. Hollister, in Hartford Co., Conn., March 12, 1851; she was born in Hartford Co, Conn., Sept. 28, 1832; have three children: Burdette C., born Dec. 13, 1858; Lizzie May, July 18, 1866; Fred C., Jan. 23, 1872.

VALLENTINE CHAS. clerk; Rockton.

VENESS E. J. Merchant; Rockton; burn in Oneida Co., N. V., Jan. 21, 1837; moved to this Co. with his parents in 1839; eugared in the mercantile business here in 1856; has held various town offices; married Mary, daughter of Lloyd and Mary Stearns, who came to Chicago in 1833; they were married in this town, Nov. 5, 1862; she was born in DeKalb Co., this State, Feb. 3, 1841.

Veness James, retired; Rockton.

VENESS J. G., M. D., Rockton; born in England, May 18, 1823; moved with his parents to this Co. in 1839; has been engaged in practicing medicine last 16 years; has been Justice of the Peace 4 years, Village Trustee 3 years; married Catherine J. Butler, in Boone Co., this State, Aug. 12, 1848; she was born in Erie Co., N. V.

VENESS JAMES W. Mason and Brick Layer; Rockton; born in England, May 22, 1825; moved to this Co. with his parents in 1839; has been Village Trustee two terms: was elected Justice of the Peace last April ; married Susana Legg, in Boone Co., this State, Feb. 3, 1853; she was born in Canada, Oct. 8, 1830.

Veness Thos. retired; Rockton.

WAITE D. V., M. D.; Rockton.

Waite E. S. merchant; Rockton.

Waite E. Smith, retired- farmer; Rockton.

Wallace D farmer; Sec. 28; P. 0. Rockton.

Wallace S. farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Rockton.

Wallace S. Jr.,f armer ; See. 34 ;P.O.Rockton.

Ward James, Jr., laborer; Rockton.

WARREN MRS. MARY E. Rockton ; daughter of Henry and Ruth A. Shibley; born in N. V., Jan. 6, 1846; moved to this Co. with her parents in 1855; married Geo. W. Warren, in this Co., July 2, 1862; he was born in N. V., Aug. 17,1844; died in this place Aug. 16, 1874; Mrs. Warren's fitther, Henry Shibley, was extensively engaged in the manufacturing and mercantile business in this town; he was elected Supervisor in 1864; married Ruth A. Slighter, in N. Y., April 2, 1844; she was born in N. V., Aug. 12. 1823; they moved to this Co. in 1855; Mr. Shibley died in this town, Sept. 27, 1865 .

Waxham F. E. retired; Rockton.

Wend D. T. manufacturer; Rockton.

Webb John, baker; Rockton.

WEBBER H. A. Manufacturer; Rockton ; born in England, Aug. 19, 1839; moved to this Co. with his parents in 1849; has been engaged in manufacturing a number of years; is one of the inventors of the Webber Reaper and Mower, of which mention is made in Biographies of John Webber and Wm. Webber; he is also inventor of the Webber Automatic Gate, which we mention in Biography of Johu Webber; this Gate was patented by him in 1876, and is at present manufactured by him and John Webber; it is fast taking the lead wherever introduced, and is claimed by competent judges as being the best Gate manufactured in this or any other country; married Sarah A. Kennedy, in Trumbull Co., 0., in 1867; Mr. Webber enlisted in the first company that was raised in this town, and was elected Treasurer of the Company.

WEBBER H. J. Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Rockton; was born in England, in 1843; moved to this Co. with his parents, in 1849; married Miss Clara Piper, in Rockton, Nov. 17, 1869; she was born in England, Dec. 27, 1846; Mr. Webber owns 200 acres land.

WEBBER JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 31; P. 0. Rockton ; was born in England, Feb. 25, 1836; moved to this Co. with his parents, in 1849; owns 251 acres land ; manufactures the Webber Reaper and Mower; this machine is the invention of him and his brother William; it was patented by them in Dec., 1657; this reaper was the first two-horse light draught machine invented, making a six-foot cut and reaping fifteen acres grain as a common day's work with one team; he also manufactures a new Gate, the invention of H. A. Webber, and patented in 18'76; it is claimed that this is capable of taking the lead of all others, wherever introduced; he married Sarah Aplin, in England, March 7, 1865; she was born in Wilshire, England, April 15, 1836.

WEBBER T. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 36; P. 0. Rockton: born in England, Dec. 31, 1844; moved to this Co. with his parents, in 1849; married Miss Katurah Piper, in Rockton, this Co., May 4, 1871; she was born in England; they have one child living, Maude E., born Feb. 5, 1872; Mr. Webber owns 240 acres land, which is well improved.

Webber William, Jr., Rockton.

Whalen James, laborer; Rockton.

Whalen John, laborer ; Rockton.

Wheeler D. R. retired farmer; Sec. 12; P. 0. Beloit , Wis.

Wheeler G. W. farm; S.12; P.O. Beloit , Wis.

White Silas, hotel keeper ; Rockton.

White Silas, Jr., renter ; Rockton.

Whitmore S. F. Rockton.

Whitney D. L. farmer; P. 0. Rockton.

Widdowson S. W. moulder; Rockton.

Widdowson Samuel, moulder; Rockton.

Willmot C. B. farmer ; Sec.16; P.O.Rockton.

Willson R. J. painter ., Rockton.

Winsor J. W. farmer; Sec.30; P.0. Rockton.

Witherell S. C. laborer; Rockton.

Woolsey John, retired; Rockton.

Wright Pat. laborer; Rockton.

Y0UNG SAMUEL, retired farmer; Rockton.

ZAHN S. W. retired; Rockton.