ADAMS, Arthur - Farmer Sec. 21 P O Mt. Carroll
APPLE, Baltze, farmer; sec. 19 P O Mt. Carroll
APPLE, John Farm; sec 19 P O Mt. Carroll
ARNOLD, Joseph, farm; sec 12 P O Lanark
ASAY, Edwin Sec 34 P O Mt. Carroll
ASAY, J.H. renter; sec 16 P O Mt. Carroll
ASAY, Jno. W. Renter; s.34; P O Mt. Carroll
AVERY, Alex
BAST, Henry, farmer; sec 33 P O Mt. Carroll
BEARGENSTOCK, John, farmer; sec 31; P O Mt. Carroll
BEARGENSTOCK, Philip, farmer; sec 31; P O Mt. Carroll
BEATTIE, Jas. Farm; sec 21 P O Mt. Carroll
BEEDE, C.H. farm; sec 36 P O Mt. Carroll
BEEDE, T.H. farm; sec 36; P O Mt. Carroll
BERMOND, Daniel, renter; P O Mt. Carroll
BETNER, George Farm; sec 32 P O Mt. Carroll
BOWMAN, Abram, farm; S4 P O Mt. Carroll
BOWMAN, George, Farmer; sec. 5 P O Mt. Carroll; born in Cumberland Co., Pa., Aug 21 1813; bought land on this section 24 years ago, and settled here permanetnly 19 years ago; owns 172 acres land, worth $75 per acre; married in Aug 1836, Susan Hostetter who was born in Lancaster Co PA in 1812; have three children; John, Abraham and Ann Martha.
BURWELL, A. farmer; Sec 22; P O Mt. Carroll
BURWELL, Chas. Well Drilling; Sec 22; P O Mt. Carroll; born in Pickaway Co O., Dec. 8, 1852; came to this Co., with his parents in 1855; not married.
BURWELL, M.S. renter; Sec 36 P O Mt. Carroll
CHAPMAN, Chas. G. Farmer; Sec. 23; P O Mt. Carroll; born in Monmouth Co NJ June 9, 1830; came to this Co in April 1873; married Miss Mary Hancock, May 23, 1850; she was born in Clinton, May 6, 1838; they have nine children living; Mahlon, Thomas H., John J., U.S. Grant, Harry, Peerless S., Sadie, Mary, Fanny; lost five; Charles G. Jr. William H, Edward, Eliza, Daniel.
CHAPMAN, Thomas H. farmer; sec 23 P O Mt. Carroll
CLINA, Jacob, renter; Sec.35 P O Mt. Carroll
CORNING, R.R. Farmer; Sec 24 P O Lanark
CUMMINGS, D. Laborer; sec.14 P O Mt. Carroll
DAGGART, Adam, Farmer sec.30 P O Mt. Carroll; democrat; Lutheran; born Aug 24, 1809 in Germany; came to this Co. in 1836; owns 390 acres land, value $11,700; married Kath. Weitzel, in 1835; three children living and three deceased; she died July 12, 1849; married second time Miss Elizabeth Schriner; she died Feb.5, 1865, and April 15, 1870, he married Miss Margaretha Friedrich, his present wife.
DAGGART, Henry, Farmer; Sec 31; P O Mt. Carroll
DAGGART, J. farmer Sec 30 P O Mt. Carroll
DAGGART, W. farmer; sec 29 P O Mt. Carroll
DAVIS, P.T. farmer; sec. 35 P O Mt. Carroll
DITSWORTH, John, Farmer; sec.12 P O Lanark; born in Mifflin Co PA in 1834; livd there 18 years; came to Carroll Co in 1852, and has lived here 25 years; but little improvement here when he came; not a house in Lanark; has husked corn where the town now stands; engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 160 acres land; has held school offices; married Catherine Emmert, daughter of Joseph Emmert, Nov. 9, 1865; they have five children; Clayton, Oliver, William, Charles, Frank; lost one.
DOWNS, C.P. Farmer; sec 24 P O Lanark
DOWNS, J.K. farmer sec - PO Lanark
DOWNS, Seymour, farmer; sec.23,24,25; P O Lanark
DRESBACH, H. farmer; sec.13; P O Lanark
DRESBACH, J.M. farm; S.9 P O Mt. Carroll
EISEFELLOW, John, farmer; Sec 33; P O Mt. Carroll
EISEHOWEN, W. renter; sec 18 PO Mt. Carroll
ETHRIDGE, Jas. farmer Sec 11 P O Lanark
EVANS, Andrew Mt. Carroll
EVANS, John Sr. renter; sec 5 P O Mt. Carroll
EVANS, John R. Jr. farmer Sec 5 P O Mt. Carroll; born in Lancaster Co PA May 15, 1851; lived ther 16 years and came to Carroll Co in 1869; has lived here 8 years; engaged in farming; rents Geo. Bowmans farm, 200 acres; married Miss Annie Walburg from PA, April 18, 1871; they have two children; Ada May and Mable Dora.
FINK, Emanuel laborer sec 9 P O Mt. Carroll
FINLAYSON, Chas. Sec 29 PO Mt. Carroll
FINLAYSON, W. farm; Sec 29 PO Mt. Carroll
FOX, Chas. H. laborer for A. Willis
FRENCH, J.J. farmer; sec 1 P O Lanark
FRISBEE, C.A. farm; sec 23 P O Lanark
FRISBEE, H.M. farm; sec 23 P O Lanark
FRITZ, T. laborer sec 29 P O Mt. Carroll
GALEGHER, Hugh Stone Quarry; sec 28 P O Mt. Carroll
GEARHARDT, John - Lborer with A. Adams
GELWICKS, G.W. farm; S.4 PO Mt Carroll
GELWICKS, John - Farmer Sec. 4 P O Mt. Carroll; born in Adams Co PA, April 12, 1812; married Feb. 8, 1838 Elizabeth Alleman, who ws born Oct. 9 1815; they came to this Co. April 16, 1848; they have 10 children, 6 boys and 4 girls.
GRAHAM, R. Farmer; Sec. 29 P O Mt. Carroll
GRAHAM, Wm. Farmer Sec 28; P O Mt. Carroll; born in the Parish of Lairg, Sutherlandshire, North of Scotland, in June 1802; landed in Nova Scotia 14 days after; coming to this state in 1843; married Deorna (Devira) Mackay in 1828 or 29 who was born at the same place as her husband, in 1804; they have seven children; James, Jennie, William, Ellen, Daniel, Annie and Robert.
GREENAN, J. Farmer; Sec 28; P O Mt. Carroll
GREENAN, T. Rener; Sec 28 PO Mt. Carroll
HALL, Samuel, Farmer; Sec 34 P O Mt. Carroll
HALLOWELL, Wm. Farmer; Sec 24 P O Lanark
HAMILLER, F. farmer; sec 19 P O Mt. Carroll
HAMMOND, F. Renter; Sec 3 P O Lanark
HARTIMER, D. Farmer Sec 19 PO Mt Carroll
HAWK, T.M. farmer Sec 2 P O Lanark
HEIMBAUGH, Catharine, Sec 21 P O Mt. Carroll
HOLMES, D.F. farmer; Sec 9 P O Mt. Carroll
HOSTETTER, Abram B. - Farmer and Stock Breeder; Sec.9; P O Mt. Carroll; lives on East Wildereberg; born in Mt. Carroll IL June 1, 1847; his father Dr. Abraham Hostetter was one of the early settlers; owns 213 acres land, worth $60 per acre; married, May 19, 1875, Hattie S. Irvine, who was born Sept. 18, 1848 at Mt. Carroll; have one daughter, Ada I; Mr. Hostetter is a breeder of short-horn cattle and Berkshire and Poland China hogs.
HOSTETTER, C.Linnaeus - Farmer; Sec. 8; P O Mt. Carroll; owns "Wilderberg Place' born in Cumberland Co PA., near Harrisburg, Nov. 18, 1842, and came to this Co with his parents in 1845; his father, Dr. Abraham Hostetter, was a practicing physician of Mt. Carroll for ten years, bringing the first complete stock of drugs to that place; he moved on the farm in 1852; in 1863 he brought the first herd of short-horn cattle into the Co; Mr. C.L. Hostetter is breeding them at the present time quite extensively, having some of the best cattle in the U.S.; has served two terms as Justice of the Peace, and is now serving his fourth tern as Supervisor; owns 187 acres land, worth $75 per acre.
HOSTETTER, W.R. Farmer; S 18 PO Mt. Carroll
HOWE, A.M. farmer; Sec 36 PO Lanark
HOWELL, H. Farm; Sec 22; P O Mt Carroll
HURLY, J. farmer; sec - PO Mt. Carroll
JACK, Robert L. renter; Sec 27 PO Mt. Carroll
JOHNSON, Mason B. lives with father; sec. 36 P O Mt. Carroll
JOHNSON W.E. farm; Sec 30; P O Lanark
JONES, E. farmer; Sec 10 PO Mt. Carroll
JONES, Jos. Sec 15 PO Mt. Carroll
KEEFER, Richard - Laborer Sec 26 PO Mt. Carroll
KEITER, Edwin lives with father; Sec 10 PO Mt. Carroll
KEITER, George W. Farmer Sec. 10; P O Mt. Carroll; born in Philadelphia PA Dec. 22, 1817; lived there 27 years; removed to Pittsburg, and lived there 5 years; came to IL to Carroll Co in 1854; has lived here 23 years; engaged in farming and stock raising; owns 87 acres land; has held office of School Director; married Miss Emma M. Miles from Chester Co Pa., Feb. 4 1841; they have five children; Lewis M, John M, Charles I, Sallie M and Edwin.
(Emma Miles born 21 Dec 1818, was daughter of Nathaniel & Sarah (Philips) Miles)
KENNEDY, Henry R. Rents his mothers farm; Sec 4 P O Mt. Carroll; born in this Co. April 24, 1850; married Mary B. Philips March 3, 1875; she was born in this Co March 3, 1856; one child only.
KEOHLEOR, G. Farm; Sec 19 P O Mt. Carroll
KINGERY, B. Renter; S.17 P O Mt. Carroll
KINGERY, D. Farm; Sec 8 P O Mt. Carroll
KIME, C.H. Farm; Sec 17 P O Mt. Carroll
KINNEY, Albert PO Mt. Carroll
KNOT, Jas. renter Sec. 9 P O Mt. Carroll
KREPS, Jos. farmer; Sec. 2 PO Lanark
LAMP, Conrad, farmer; sec 12 P O Lanark
LEAR, George, Farmer; P O Mt Carroll
LEGO, Albert Farm; S 14 P O Mt. Carroll
LEGO, Henry Farm; S.14 P O Mt. Carroll
LEGO, John, farm; Sec 14 P O Mt. Carroll
LEGO, T. Sec 14 P O Mt. Carroll
LOW, C. renter; sec 25; P O Mt. Carroll
LOW, J.D. renter; Sec 25 P O Mt Carroll
LOW, Wm. Renter; Sec 25; Mt. Carroll
LOWER, Eli L. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec 13; P O Lanark; came to this Co. in the fall of 1865; was born in Blair Co. Pa., in July 17, 1843; has 320 acres land, valued at $35 per acre - $11,200; republican; maiden name of wife, Naoma Snell; born in Bedford Co PA. Feb 8, 1852; married in 1871; one child George Clyde.
McLAUGHLIN, Milton Laborer Sec 9 PO Mt Carroll
McKAY A - Renter Sec 5 P O Mt Carroll
MACKAY, Daniel S. teacher Mt. Carrol
MACKAY, Duncan;
Banker, Farmer and Stock Raiser; P.O. Mt. Carroll; born in Sutherlandshire, Scotland, in 1812; came to Nova Scotia in 1833, and to Maine in 1835; he engaged in the manufacture of fine carriages, and did an extensive business, but in 1837 his affairs suffered on account of the panic; In 1840 he removed to carroll Co. Ill; purchased several claims on arriving here, one of which is his present residence in the Township of Salem; Mr. Mackay has given especial attention to the raising and developing of horses, having some of the finest specimens to be found in the country of the Percheron stock, having taken the sweepstake premium at the State Fair at Freeport in the Fall of 1877;
In 1862 he associated with seven other citizens of Carroll Co. in establishing the First National Bank at Mt. Carroll, with a paid up capital of $50,000 increasing in the second year to $100,000; Mr. M. has been President of this institution for the last 14 years; has held most of the Co. offices of trust and confidence in the gift of the people; in 1873 Gov. Beveridge appointed him Commissioner to the Vienna Exposition; after discharging the duties connected therewith he traveled extensively in Europe, where born; married Miss Jessie Mackay, of Nova Scotia, June 9, 1840; had twelve children; Anna M, Donald J, Helen B, Jennie M, Lena B, Kate and Ellen, (twins), Charles, Henrietta J, M. Jenette, Duncan and Ada.
MACKAY, Henry - Teacher P O Mt. Carroll
MACKAY, John - Farmer Sec 27 PO Mt. Carroll
MACKAY, William - Farmer Sec 22 PO Mt. Carroll
MACKAY, William A. - Teacher Sec. 28 P O Mt. Carroll
MERBOTH, H. Farm; Sec 19; P O Mt. Carroll
MILLER, Albertus, Farm Renter; Sec 13 P O Lanark
MILLER, George - Renter; Sec 23 P O Lanark
MILLER, George Erte (Deceased) Died June 20, 1877; born in Brensbach, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, April 11, 1803; came to this country in April 1882, to Baltimore, where he staid a few years; married Margaret E. Davis June 28, 1838; she was born in Youngstown, Westmoreland Co. PA Oct 15, 1819; they came to this state in 1855 and settled on Sec.16 the following year, where they have since resided; have had thirteen children; Mary A, George (Since dead), Kate, Louisa E, (Also dead), S. Elliott, Emma R, W.Albert, M. Luther, J. Scott, Upton McHenry, Gertrude A., Abe Lincoln and Maggie M.
MILLER, L. Renter Sec 16 PO Mt Carroll
MILLER, L. M. Farm; Sec 16 PO Mt. Carroll
MILLER, J.S. Farm Sec 16 PO Mt. Carroll
MOFFETT, William D. Farmer Sec 2 PO Lanark; born in Hancock Co Ind; June 27, 1832; came to this Co in 1836; married Susan R. Reichard, March 5, 1861; she was born near Martinsburg VA March 19, 1886 and came to this Co in 1861; they have three children; Lester C, Nellie R and Thorn J.
MOORE, Robert - Farm; Sec 22; P O Mt. Carroll
NESBITT, John Farmer; Sec 33 PO Mt. Carroll
NESBITT, R.J. Farm; Sec 33 PO Mt. Carroll
PAUL, J. Renter; Sec 22 PO Mt. Carroll
PHILLIPS, G. Renter Sec 14 PO Lanark
PHILLIPS, Henry Sec 13 PO Lanark
PHILLIPS, Jos. renter Sec 14 PO Lanark
PHILLIPS, Wm. Farmer Sec 13 PO Lanark
PLUCK, H. Farmer Sec 33 PO Mt. Carroll
POORMAN, H.B. farm S5 PO Mt Carroll
POORMAN, William Sec 5 PO Mt Carroll
PRESCOTT, J.C. Farmer; Sec. 35; P O Lanark
RAHAN, Peter, Farmer Sec 32; P O Mt. Carroll
RAY, Willis, renter; Sec 2 PO Lanark
RICHTER, C. Far; sec 32 PO Mt. Carroll
RICHTER, G. Farm Sec 20 PO Mt. Carroll
RICHTER, J.G. Farm S 20 PO Mt. Carroll
RICHTER, John Farmer; Sec 20; PO Mt. Carroll; born July 8, 1832 in Germany; came to this Co in 1856; owns 356 acres of land, valued at $12,468; married E. Weitman, in 1859; she was born in Germany; they have three children living, two boys and one girl; Mr. R. is Commissioner of Highways.
ROBBINS, W. Farmer Sec 33 PO Mt. Carroll
RODERICK E.P. Sec 10 PO Mt Carroll
RODERICK, John Sec 10 PO Mt. Carroll
RODERICK, P. farm; s 10 PO Mt. Carroll
ROHRER, A.H. Farmer Sec 9 P O Mt. Carroll
RUPLE, F. Farmer; Sec 20 P O Mt. Carroll
SACK, Henry, farmer; Sec 29 PO Mt. Carroll
SEIPLE, D.J. renter Sec 25 PO Mt. Carroll; born in Lancaster Co PA Feb. 25 1859; came to this Co in 1870; owns personal property to the amount of $2,500; married Carrie Jeffers Jan 4 1872; she was born in Del; they have one child living
SCHRINER, Charles R. Farmer; Sec 29 PO Mt. Carroll; independent; Evangelical Association; born in Germany Dec.27 1847; came to this Co in 1854; owns 80 acres land valued at $3,200; married Miss Eliza Schriner April 7, 1868 she was born in this Co Oct 6, 1849; they have four children living, three sons and a daughter; Charles W, Johnny A, Frankie R and Katie A.
SHRINER, C. Farm; Sec 32 PO Mt Carroll
SHRINER, C.R. Farm S 29 PO Mt Carroll
SHRINER, F. Farmm Sec 20 PO Mt. Carroll
SHRINER, George lives with father; Sec 32 PO Mt Carroll
SHRINER, H.C. Farm S 19 PO Mt Carroll
SHRINER, H. Jr. Farm S32 PO Mt. Carroll
SHRINER, J.J. Renter Sec 32 PO Mt. Carroll
SHRINER, G. Renter; Sec 17 PO Mt. Carroll
SHRADER, Albert Student Mt. Carroll
SHRADER, P. Farm; Sec 10 PO Mt. Carroll
SHRADER, Peter, Farm; sec 15 PO Mt Carroll born in Sunbury Northumberland CO PA Jan 8, 1822; came to this Co in 1846; married Cordelia Ray in Aug, 1849 she was born in Trumbull Co Ohio Aug 21, 1830; have six children, three sons and 3 daughters, owns 180 acres valued at $65 an acre
SMITH, J. Farmer Sec 26 PO Mt Carroll
SMITH, J.L. renter S 28 PO Mt Carroll
SMITH, Wm. P. Farm Sec 36 PO Lanark
SNYDER, M. Farm Sec 20 PO Mt. Carroll
SPEALMAN, J. farm; sec 26 PO Mt Carroll
STAKEMILLER, Jacob Sec 16 PO Mt Carroll
STAKEMILLER, Sam Farm S 7 PO Mt Carroll
STAKEMILLER, W. farm S 16 PO Mt Carroll
STAKEMILLER, J. Wm. Farm Sec 9 PO Mt Carroll
STAKEMILLER, Wm. K. Farm Sec 8 PO Mt Carroll
STEVENS, Gould farm Sec 25 PO Lanark
TAYLOR, John - farmer; Sec 24; PO Mt. Carroll; born in Alleghany Co PA, May 14, 1837; came to this Co in Sept 1857; owns 120 acres worth $50 per acre; married Jan 20, 1863 Emma C. Beaver who ws born in Franklin Co PA April 13, 1846 they have no children.
TEETER, D. Farm; Sec 10 PO Mt Carroll
TEETER, John Sec 10 PO Mt Carroll
THOMAS, C. Renter Sec 14 PO Mt. Carroll
TRAUM, C Renter; Sec 26 PO Mt. Carroll
TRAUM, C.M. Farm Sec 32 PO Mt. Carroll
VAN BUSKIRK, Thomas Farmer Sec 15 PO Mt. Carroll
VAN BUSKIRK, Jesse, farmer and stock raiser; sec 15 PO Mt. Carroll born in Ohio July 26, 1804, came to Jo Davies Co in 1827; came to this Co in 1841; owns 320 acres valued at $35 per acre, or $11,200; is a democrat; married Clarisa Morton, who was born in Sunnit Co OH Jan 29, 1827; have had six children, three of whom die din infancy; Washington Elderado, Julia and Francis.
WATERS, Josiah, renter; Sec 4 PO Lanark
WATSON, O. Rener Sec 26 PO Mt Carroll
WEBER, Henry - Farmer Sec 30; PO Mt. Carroll; born in Germany in 1848; came to this Co in 1858; is a democrat; member Lutheran Church; owns 160 acres valued at $5,000; enlisted in Co I.I.V. Mounted I in 1862; was in all the skirmishes that his Regt. was engaged in and served to the close of the war; Married D. Shulz March 30, 1866; she was born in Germany; they have five children living - 3 boys and 2 girls.
WEITZEL, H. Farmer Sec 32 PO Mt. Carroll
WILLIS, A. Farmer Sec 11 PO Lanark
WILLIS, N. farmer Sec 32 PO Lanark
ZIESCHE, Gottfried - Farmer; Sec 20; P O Mt. Carroll; democrat; Lutheran; born July 17, 1822 in Germany; came to this Co in 1868; owns 100 acres valued at $4,000; married Christiana Richter in 1848; she ws born in Germany; they have 3 children two boys and a girl.
ZILLHART, J.C. Farmer Sec 18 PO Mt. Carroll Born March 20, 1836 in Washington Co MD; came to this Co in 1849; owns 120 acres of land; married Sarah Iler May 14, 1864; she was born in this Co; Children - Ira, Emery, Ina, Lizzie and Lydia - lost one Effie in 1872
ZILLHART, Jacob Farmer Sec 18 PO Mt. Carroll
ZUCK, H. Farmer Sec 20 PO Mt Carroll
ZUCK, J.H. Farmer Sec 20 PO Mt Carroll
