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LOGAN COUNTY BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY

LAENNA TOWNSHIP 1878

Alexander O. A. farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Connecticut
Allison Eli, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; born Illinois
Allison Henry R. section hand, Latham; rep; Epis; from Ireland
Anderson John, Jr. farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Kentucky
Anderson John, Sr. renter, Sec. 16; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Kentucky
Anderson John R. farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Ohio
Anderson Jos. farmer, Sec. n; P.O. Chesnut; from Ohio
Anderson Wm. farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Chesnut; from Ohio
Anderson Wm. farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Kentucky
Anstine Samuel, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Ohio
Auer John, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Latham; rep; Evang; from Germany

AYRES ALFRED, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; was born in Hamilton Co. Ohio, Jan. 25, 1829, and raised in Miami Co. Ohio; came to Illinois in 1850; was married to Nellie Hoffman, March 25, 1864; had three children : Laura, Mary Alice, and Lina Jane; owns 40 acres, valued at $1,600; rep; liberal

Bachman, Christian, farmer Sec. 20; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; liberal; from Germany
Beeler Daniel, Jr. farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Chesnut; dem; Luth; from Germany
Beeler Daniel, Sr. farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Barker James, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Latham; rep; Meth; from Vermont
Barnett J. R. teacher, Latham: rep; Meth; from Kentucky
Barnett S. A. farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Latham; rep; Meth; from Kentucky
Barr George, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Germany
Bauman Andrew, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Latham; rep; liberal; from Germany
Bauman Philip, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O.Latham; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Benson Rev. C. H. homeopathic physician, Latham; rep; Meth; from England
Binders Fred, farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Germany
Birkes Francis M. farmer, Latham; liberal; from Arkansas
Birkes Isome, farmer, Latham; dem; Old School Bap; from Alabama
Birkes Jonas, farmer, Latham; dem; liberal; from Arkansas
Birkes Samuel, farmer, Latham; dem; liberal; from Arkansas
Blackford George N. farmer, P.O. Latham; dem; liberal; born Illinois
Bost Jacob, farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Latham; rep;liberal; from Ohio
Bost John, farm hand, Sec. 33; P.O. Latham; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Bostic L. A. farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Indiana
Bowman Allen, farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Bowman Noah, farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Bowman William, farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Bowman William F. farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Brandau Fred, farmer, Sec. 25; Latham; Luth; from Germany
Brandau Henry, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Latham; Luth; from Germany
Bressmer Fred, farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Latham; rep; Evang; from Germany
Broehl Michael, farmer. Sec. 16; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; Luth; from Germany
Brown William, farm hand, Sec. 27; P.O. Latham; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Canary J. M. farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Latham; rep; liberal; from Canada
Christian James, farmhand, Sec. 32; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; born in Illinois

CLARK DAVID WARD, retired farmer and justice of the peace, Sec. 7; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Meth; born in Kentucky, September 30, 1809. His father, John W. Clark, was a native of New Jersey, and his mother, Ann (Isgrig), was a native of Maryland. In 1816, Mr. Clark came, with his parents, to Miami County, Ohio, where he learned the house-joiner's trade. Two days before he was of age, on September 28, 1830, he started on foot for Illinois, walking all the way, save when he was crossing the Wabash River; he was twelve days, on the way; came to Richard W. Clark's, in Sangamon County. On July 7, 1831, he was married here to Hannah Stout, who was born in Pennsylvania, December 27, 1810. Went to Springfield to live; from there to Athens, and from there, in 1841, to his present home on Salt Creek; he has six children: Thomas S. born February 13, 1832; Margaret Ann, November 16,1835; Isaac T. March 16, 1841; Robert D. September 30, 1844; Charles R. April 23, 1846; and Angeline M. September 17, 1850. Mr. Clark owns 280 acres, valued at $14,000.

Clark Ezra, farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Clark Isaac T. farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; born in Illinois
Clark Robert D. teacher, Sec. 7; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; born in Illinois
Clark Silas, farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Latham; rep; liberal; from Illinois
Clark William, farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Chesnut;vrep; Meth; born in Illinois
Clouse Joseph, farmer, Latham; dem; liberal; from France
Coddington R. B. grain dealer, Latham; dem; Ind; from Ohio
Colvin John A. teacher, Latham; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Colvin John A. retired, Latham; dem; liberal; from Kentucky
Castello C. L. teacher, Latham; rep; Ind; from Kentucky
Castello William H. teacher, Latham; rep; liberal; from Kentucky
Crackel Joseph, blacksmith; rep; Cumberland Pres; from England
Crites John, farm hand, Sec. 22; P.O. Latham; Meth; born in Illinois
Daugherity Andrew, farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Indiana
Davis Cassius, broom maker, Sec. 5; P.O. Chesnut; rep; Uni; from Ohio
Devars James, farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; from Virginia
Devars William, farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Dingman Lizzie Mrs. dressmaker, Latham; Chris; born in Illinois
Doty Henry, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Latham; from New York
Douglas Thomas H. farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Chesnut; rep; from New York
Doyle Thomas, section hand, Latham; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Doyle William Henry, laborer, Latham; rep; liberal; from Virginia
Ducker Jane A. Latham; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Edick A. J. station agent, Latham, rep; Epis from New York
Erlenbush Jacob, farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Meth; from Germany
Everley Jacob, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Franer George, farmer. Sec. 5; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; Meth; from Ohio
Fisher John, farmer, P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Fisher Samuel, farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Chris; from Pennsylvania
Frailey Jacob, farm laborer, Sec. 18; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Pennsylvania
Fuhrer Fred, farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Cath; from Germany
Gaiven Michael section boss, Latham; dem; Cath; born in Illinois
Gallaway Joseph, farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Latham; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Gassaway Lawrence, laborer, Latham; dem liberal; from Ohio
Gassaway William, carpenter, Latham; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Gephford John, renter, Sec. 12; P.O. Latham; from Pennsylvania
Glines Erastus, farmer, P.O. Latham; dem; liberal; from New York
Godfrey R. B. Rev. Latham; Bap; rep; from New York
Gordon Ithiel, farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Latham; dem; from Maine
Green Martha Mrs. widow, P.O. Mt. Pulaski; Chris; from Ohio
Griffin William B. carpenter, Latham; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Gyse Alfred, farmer. Sec. 28; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Guyse Samuel, farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Hackney Hiram, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; born in Logan Co. Illinois
Hackney Mary Mrs. Sec. 6; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; Meth; from Ohio
Hackney R. T. farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; born in Logan Co.
Hagenbuch William, farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; Luth; from Pennsylvania
Hallawell George A. farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Latham; rep; Bap; born in Illinois
Hamilton W. F. farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; independent; Meth; from Ohio
Hampton H. W. fanner, rep; Meth; born in Illinois
Hammers John, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Mt. Pulaski
Hampton J. L. farmer, rep; Meth; born in Illinois
Hampton John L. retired farmer, rep; Meth; from Kentucky
Hampton John J.. retired, Latham; rep; Meth; from Kentucky
Harding Benj. farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Ohio
Harrard M. S. laborer, Sec. 36; P.O. Latham; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Haus John, farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Uni; from Switzerland
Henderson W. H. barber, Latham; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Heinen John, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; Luth; from Germany
Heiri Henry, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Henn Henry C. farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem Luth; from Germany
Henn William F. hardware; P.O. Latham; dem; Luth; born in Illinois
Henselman George, farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Latham; dem; Luth; from Germany
Higgins James H. farmer, Latham; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Hoffman Roley, carpenter, Latham; dem; liberal; from Virginia
Hoffman S. L. wagon maker, Latham; dem; Chris; from Virginia
Holbrook Charles A. teacher; Latham; rep; Bap; from Michigan
Horn Powlis, farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; Luth; born in Illinois
Hostetler F. N. merchant, Latham; dem; Chris; from Indiana
Howell Charles, farmer. Sec. 35; P.O. Latham; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Hull Henry, fanner, Sec. 2; P.O. Latham; rep; Bap; from New Jersey
Hurt William, farmer. Sec. 12; P.O. Mt. Pulaski: rep; from Illinois
Huston A. M.faimer, Sec. 33; P.O. Latham; dem; liberal: born in Illinois
Huston Charles, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Huston James A. farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Latham; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Huston John F. druggist, Latham; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Hysolp John, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Latham; Pres; from Scotland
Hysolp Joseph, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Latham; Pres; from Scotland
Jackson Abner R. farmer, Sec. 15; J P.O. Mt. Pulaski; Meth; from Ohio
Jackson Jesse, retired farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; Meth; from Ohio
Joynt E. A. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Latham; dem; Meth; from England
Joynt Fred, retired farmer, Latham; dem; Meth; from England
Keagle Harlan P. farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Illinois
Keagle Harrison, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Ohio
Keagle John, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Pennsylvania
Keagle Joseph D. farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Illinois
Kretzinger Isaac Rev. Latham; U. B; rep; from Virginia
Kretzinger William, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Latham; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Kuck John, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Latham; dem; Evang; from Germany
Kusterer Conrad, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Evang; from Germany
Kusterer Fred, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Ger. Ass; from Germany
Kusterer John, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Ger. Ass; from Germany
Lebo John, wagon-mkr. Latham; rep; Chris; from Pennsylvania
Liembach Henry, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Chesnut; dem; Luth; from Germany
Loetterle John M. farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Latham; dem; Luth; from Germany
Lowery John, farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Chesnut; from Illinois
Lucas Abram, retired, Latham; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Lucas Allen, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; bom in Illinois
Lucas John, farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Lucas Miner, farm hand, Sec. 25; P.O. Latham; dem, liberal; from Indiana
Lucas Charlotte Mrs. farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; liberal; from Ohio
Lyon Asher, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Uni; from Ohio
Lyon Franklin, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; born in Illinois
Lyon Lewis, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Uni; from Ohio
Mann John farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Latham; liberal; from Ohio
Masshick L. E. clerk, Latham; rep; liberal; from Louisiana
Martin F. M. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Latham; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Martin Richard, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Latham; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Mason James B. farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; from Texas
Mason John, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Pres; born in Illinois
Mason John S. farm hand, Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Texas
Matthews James, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Latham; dem; from Ireland
Maus Conrad, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Maus Peter, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Maxheimer Philip, farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Latham; dem; Luth; from Germany
McCabe George W. farm hand, Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Ohio
McCarty James, section hand, Latham; dem; Cath; from Ireland
McCurdy C. J. farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Latham; from Pennsylvania
McMahan Charles H. farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Illinois
McMahan G. W. farmer, Sec. 12: P.O. Chesnut; from Illinois
McMahan William, farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Chesnut; from Illinois
McMahan Wm. farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Chesnut; rep; Meth; born in Illinois
Meacham Ansel, farmer, Sec. 5 P.O. Chesnut; dem; Uni; from Ohio

MENDENHALL, ALONZO B. M.D. physician and surgeon, Latham; was born in Somerville, Butler Co. Ohio, Aug. 6, 1843; he graduated at the Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, July 23, 1862; also graduated at the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, of Cincinnati, Feb. 22, 1866; married Sarah C. Neal, of Cicero, Ind. April 29, 1869. Mr. M. has been a resident of Illinois over four years.

Midleton James, farm hand, Sec. 35; P.O. Latham; dem; liberal; from Kentucky
Mitchner Frank, merchant, P.O. Latham; rep; Uni; from Ohio
Mitchner Henry, hotel, Latham; rep; Uni; from Ohio
Oliver John, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Scotland
Oliver W. G. farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; from England
Oliver James F. plasterer, Latham; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Oren W. H. merchant and postmaster, Latham; rep; Meth; born in Illinois
Osmus Frank, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Tennessee
Parrish Lemuel, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Latham; rep; Meth; from Missouri
Parrish Lindsey, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Latham; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Parsons Calvin, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from South Carolina
Passwater Westley, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Latham; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Paterson Ambros, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; liberal; born in Illinois

PATTERSON MILTON, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O., Mt. Pulaski; born in Logan Co. on Salt Creek, March 20, 1834. His parents settled here the fall previous; they were natives of Botetourt Co. Va. and were married there. His father, Moses Patterson, was born Dec. 25, 1795. His parents were William and Rebecca Patterson, and were born in Ireland. His mother was Jane Humphris, born May 17, 1793. Her parents were John and Margaret Humphris. Moses Patterson and Jane Humphris were married Aug. 27, 1816, by Rev. Elijah Knox, a Methodist minister. Moses Patterson died in Mt. Pulaski in Dec. 1853, his wife in Oct. 1855. Milton Patterson went to California in 1850; returned in 1852, and, on Dec. 31, 1854, was married to Jane Moran, who was born April 26, 1837; they have nine children living and one dead; those living are: Ambrose, born Dec. 21, 1855; John, Feb. 15, 1858; Salis A. Aug. 5, 1861; Mary Ann, Dec. 2, 1863; Achsah, March 29, 1866; Manton, Sept. 17, 1868; Barney, Dec. 20, 1871; Delta, March 30, 1873; Milton, Dec. 3, 1875.

Patton Sarah Mrs. music teacher, Latham; Epis; from Virginia
Peterson Benjamin J. farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Chesnut; from Ohio
Place Isaac, farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Chesnut; from Ohio
Potts Cornelia Mrs. (widow) farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Chesnut; Meth; Illinois
Reelerman Augustus, farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Ohio

REESE EDWARD, farmer. Sec. 6; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; son of John and Mary Reese; was born in Logan Co. Aug. 21, 1850; married to Miss Jessie Fisher, March 12, 1874; have two children, Harry and Albert; owns 290 acres in Sec. 6, valued at $11,600; rep; liberal.

Rentschler Jacob, farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Latham; dem; liberal; from Germany
Rentschler Mathew, farmer, Sec 26; P.O. Latham; dem; Luth; from Germany
Rentschler Matthew, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Richtner Fred, farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Chesnut; from Germany
Richtner C. Mrs. Sec. 2; P.O. Chesnut; from Germany

RING DANIEL, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; son of General Ring, who died in Ohio, April 6, 1862. He was a native of Vermont. His mother, Susannah Ring, was born in Ohio, Aug. 9, 1812; she was married Sept. 5, 1832, and lived in Fairfield Co. until 1866, when she brought her family to Logan Co. where she now lives. Her family consists of five children living (five are dead); those living are: Catharine (Mrs. St. Clair), born Sept. 11,1833; Jacob L. Sept. 29, 1835; James H. July 27, 1840; Daniel, Jan. 11, 1845; and Sarah, Oct. 4, 1849. The last two are now at home with their mother. Daniel manages the farm of 400 acres.

Ring J. L. teacher, Latham; rep; liberal; from Ohio Ring James Henry, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Bap; from Ohio
Ring Susannah Mrs. Sec. 16; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; Bap; from Ohio
Rommel John F. farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Evang; from Germany
Rasmer Anton, farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Cath; from Germany
Ross Charles, farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Latham; dem; liberal; from Missouri
Ross S. W. engineer, Latham; rep; Pres; from Pennsylvania
Roup Christian, farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Latham; dem; Luth; from Germany
Rue Joseph R. butcher, Latham; rep; Meth; from Pennsylvania
Rupp William, farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Latham; dem; Luth; from Germany
Sams Adam, farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Cath; from Germany
Sauter Jacob, merchant, rep; Meth; from Kentucky
Schafenaker Fred, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; Luth; dem; from Germany
Scott Frank, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Chesnut
Scroth Christian, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; Ger. Evang; from Germany
Scroth Michael, retired. Sec. 9; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; Ger. Evang; from Germany
Seals Rosey Miss, blind, music teacher, Latham; Meth; from Ohio
Seals Rosanah Mrs. hair worker, Latham; Meth; from Ohio
Shellhammer David, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Pennsylvania
Shuesele Christian, farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Chesnut Bap; from Germany
Simpson A. farmer, Latham; dem; Bap; born Illinois
Simms David, farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Latham; liberal; from Virginia
Simms David H. farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Latham; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Smeltzer Peter, farm hand, Sec. 36; P.O. Latham; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Spring Samuel W. farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Latham; dem; Bapt; from Ohio
Stangel R. farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Germany
Stennett James, farmer, Latham; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Stennet George, farmer Sec. 33; P.O. Latham; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Stennett Robert, farmer, Latham, dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Stivers Grundy, farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Latham; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Stoker John, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Latham; rep; Cath; Germany
Stoll Conrad, farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Cath; from Germany
Stoll Erhard, farmer. Sec. 9; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Stoll Jacob, farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; from Germany
Stoll John George, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany

SUIDEMEIR, FRED WILLIAM and CHRISTIAN, farmers, Secs, 11, and 3; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; sons of Dietrich Suidemeir, who was born in Germany in 1804; he was married in 1828 to Angelina Mary Charlotte Meier, who was born in Germany in 1805; they had five children, two of whom are dead; the father came to America in 1846, by way of New Orleans to St. Louis, to Pekin and to Mt. Pulaski Township, where he still lives; about two years after his wife and three children came; she is now dead; Fred William was born in 1827; he was married to Catharine Hann; they have seven children: Mary, Henry, Lizzie, Christian, Anna, Christina and William; he has 300 acres; Christian was born in 1834; in 1859 he was married to Margaret Mous; they have eight children: Mary, Katie, Henry, Annie, Lane, Eva, Willam and Edward; he owns 280 acres.

Taggart Dallas, farm hand, Sec. 19; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Indiana
Taylor Ezra P. broom-maker, Latham; rep; Meth; from Vermont
Taylor James T. laborer, Latham; dem; Bap; born in Illinois
Tillord Samuel H. farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Latham; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Tomlinson Alfred H. farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Indiana
Tracy Peter, section hand, Latham, dem; Cath; from Ireland
Tribbitts Asbuiy, farmer. Sec. n; P.O. Latham; rep; from Ohio

TRIBBETT CHARLES, farmer. Sec. 23; P.O. Latham; rep; liberal; was born in Indiana in 1853; came to Macon Co. in 1854, and to this county in 1856; married Sarah E. Scroggin, Feb. 11, 1875; she was born in this county in 1857; have one child, Benjamin Franklin, born Sept. 4, 1877; his father, Asbury Tribbett, was one of the first settlers in this township.

Trumbul Cora Miss, milliner, Latham; Meth;. from Ohio
Uhle William H. farmer sec. 31; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; Luth; from Germany
Valentine Charles H. laborer, Latham; rep; Meth; from New York
Vaughan J. E. renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Kentucky
Vaughn Mathew, farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Latham; dem; liberal; from England
Veal George, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Veal John, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Volle Jacob, farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Germany
Volle John, farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Meth; from Germany
Waddell C. L. farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Illinois
Waddell J. L. farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; from Illinois
Wade A. F. carpenter, Sec. 1; P.O. Chesnut; from Illinois
Waughap A. E. blacksmith, Latham; rep;. Meth; from Virginia
Webster W. C. farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Chesnut; from Ohio
Weckel John,farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; rep; Uni; from Germany
Weller George, farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Latham; dem; Luth; from Germany
Wert George, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Chesnut; from Germany
Wetzbarger James, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Mt. Puluski; from Ohio
Wheeler M., M.D. physician, Latham; rep; liberal; from Wisconsin
White Archibald, farm hand, Sec. 36; P.O. Latham; rep; liberal; from Tennessee
Whitney Willard G. machinist, Latham; rep; Meth.
Whitehurst James, farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Latham; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Whitehurst William, farmer, Sec. 33; P.O Latham; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Wilkinson George F. farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Latham; rep; liberal; from New York
Wilkinson John, farm hand, Sec. 27; P.O. Latham
Williams W. E. farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Chesnut; rep; from New Jersey
Williams William H. laborer, Latham; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Yocom George C. farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Mt. Pulaski; from Illinois
Yoakum Jonathan, farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Latham; dem; U. B; from Ohio

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