James ADAMS - Renter; Sec.20; P.O. Thomson
C.H. ALEXANDER - Farmer; Sec.14; P.O. Argo
Silas ALLEN - Laborer; Thomson
Nathan J. APPLETON - Shoemaker; Thomson
Amasa G. ATHERTON - Wagon Maker; Sec. 3; P.O. Argo
Byron ATHERTON - Farmer; Sec 3; P.O. Argo
Charles ATHERTON - Sec. 3; P. 0. Argo; living with M. F. Atherton; born in Windham Co., Vt., Jan. 22, 1796; came to this Co. in 1845.
L.W. ATHERTON - Farmer; Sec. 3; P. 0. Argo; born in Essex Co., N. Y., Dec. 3, 1813; came to this Co. in 1845, 32 years ago, and is one of the oldest settlers; owns 140 acres land, valued at $5,600;
has been married twice; first wife was Phoebe A. Belden; she was born in the same Co.,
in 1815; she died in 1844; he was married again, to Helen, widow of Orin Page; she
was born in this Co.; has four children by first wife: Wm. L., living in Cass Co., Neb.; Frances (now Mrs.
Orin Philips); Sarah (now Mrs. B. Delano), living in this town; Cornelia (now
Mrs. 0. F. Burlingame), living in Wis.; four children by second wife: May, Elnora, Sylvester and Edwin.
M.F. ATHERTON - Farmer; Sec. 3; P. 0. Argo; born in Springfield, Mass., Sept. 17, 1817; has been a resident of this Co. since the Fall of 1844, 33 years ago; owns 156 acres land, valued at $5,460;
married Miss Mary Benedict, Oct. 14, 1840; she was born in Essex Co.,
N. Y., Oct. 9, 1820; they have one son and one daughter:
Jane A. (now Mrs. David Smith), born in this Co., June 17, 1848;
Geo. B., in this Co., Jan. 6, 1852; was Road Commissioner 9 years, and was the first School Director In this Tp.
Ralph B. ATHERTON - Blacksmith; Thomson
S. ATHERTON - Farmer; Sec.13; P.O. Argo
Herbert C. BAILEY - Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Argo
Elijah BAILEY - Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 1. Mt. Carroll; born in Warren Co., N. Y., May 25, 1824; came to this Co. in 1839, and is one of the earliest settlers; owns 414 acres land, valued at $16,540; married Miss Sarah A. Holman, Oct. 30, 1850;
she was born in Warren Co,N. Y., Nov. 30, 1831; they have six children:
Alice E., born Aug. 17, 1851; Clara E., March 25. 1853; Sylvia E.,.
June 17, 1854; Orson E., Jan. 20, 1856;
Bertha E., Nov. 9, 1864; Delana E., Feb. 24. 1872: was Assessor Highwway Commisioner and School Trustee a number of years.
Justus BAILEY - Farmer; Sec. 2; P. 0. Argo; born in Warren Co., N. Y., March 21, 1822; came to this Co. in Aug. 1845; owns 80 acres valued at $2,400;
married Miss L. A. Melendy, Feb. 21, 1854; she was born in Cambridge, Lamoille Co., Vt., Dec. 2, 1823;; they have
seven children: Herbert C., born Sept. 8, 1855; Leslie E., Nov. 3, 1857;
Alvan J., Nov. 4,1861; Earl P., Jan. 12,1864; Carrie, June 20, 1866;
Melvin and Mabel (twins), Nov. 4, 1871; Mr. B. is Supervisor of York Twp....
W.J. BAILEY - Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Argo
Monroe BAILEY - Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Argo
E.W. BALCOM - Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Argo
T. BALCOM - Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Argo
W.H. BALCOM - Postmaster; S.10; P.O. Argo
H.S. BARRETT - Farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Thomson
Henry S. BARRETT - Farmer; See. 34; P.O. Thomson; born in the Town of West Port, Essex Co., N. Y., October 31, 1831; came to this Co. in May, 1852; owns 282 acres;
married Miss Abby E. Safford, Feb. 11, 1867; she was born in Essex Co., N. Y., July 17, 1841; they have two daughters: Cora A. and Mabel R.
John BARRETT - Farmer; Sec. 12; P. 0. Thomson; born in Miami Co., Ohio, March 12, 1823; came to this Co. in June, 1853; has been married twice; first wife was Lucy C. Renslow; she was born in
Vt.; was married again to Julia A. Potter; she was born in bad.; they have three children: Philo E., Mary A. and Elmira J.
E. BENNETT - Farmer; Sec.1: P.O. Mt. Carroll
G. BENNETT - Farmer; Sec.1: P.O. Mt. Carroll
James BENNETT - Farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Thomson; born in LaMoille Co., Vt., June 8, 1829;
has been a resident of this Co. 22 years;
owns 400 acres land, valued at $12,000;
married Miss Jane Dunshee, April 29, 1851; she was born in the same Co., March 17, 1829; have two Sons:
Wayland, born May 24, 1859; Robert, Sept. 14, 1862.
Edwin BEVINS - Farmer; Sec. 15; P. 0. Argo; born in Warren Co., N. Y., Aug. 30, 1831; has been a resident of this Co. since Nov., 1865; owns 94 acres land, valued at $3,760;
married Miss Julia M. Pentiss, Jan. 24, 1866; she was born in Westminster, Vt.,
Aug. 1, 1827; have one daughter, Frances P., born Nov. 14, 1867; was Commissioner of Highways 2 years, and School Director 8 years.
Franklin C. BEVINS - Blacksmith; P.O. Argo
Alonzo BIRGE - Renter; Sec. 1 P.O. Argo
Clarence P. BRISTOL - Clerk in Lumber Yard; Thomson; born in Dutchess Co N.Y., Oct. 20, 1841; came to this Co. April 1, 1854, and has made this place his home ever since;
married Miss Cynthia, daughter of A. M. French, Oct. 15, 1867; she
was born in Burlington, Vt., Aug. 12, 1843; they have three children;
Alice C., born April 27, 1871;
Clarence M., Feb. 14, 1874,
May L., May 30, 1877;
was Collector one term and Police Magistrate one term; served 4 years and 2 months in the late
Rebellion - 2 years and 7 months in Co. K, 15th I. V. I., and the balance of the time in Co. K, 66th U. S. C. I.
Henchcliff BRISTOL - Farmer Sec. 21; P.O. Thomson; born in Dutchess Co., N.Y., Feb. 15,1834; he came to this Co. in the Fall of 1843; owns 120 acres land, valued at $3600; married Miss Betsy A. Bennett, May 22, 1859; she was born in the same Co., Feb. 23, 1840; have
four children: Clara M., born May 11, 1860;
Willard L., April 4, 1865;
Etta 0., June 9, 1869;
Nellie B., May 14, 1876.
Henry S. BRISTOL - Sec. 18; P.O. Thomson; born in Dutchtess Co., N. Y., Nov. 29, 1830; has been a resident of this Co. 34 years; married Miss Cyrena,
daughter of Wm. Dyson; she was born in Bartholomew Co., Ind., Sept. 3, 1836; they were married April 1, 1855; they have six children
Frederick, Ella, Henry N., Franklin P., Eddie A. and Effie B.
Peleg BRISTOL -Farmer; Sec. 8; P. 0. Thomson ; born in Dutchess Co., N. Y., Sept. 11, 1837; has been a resident of this Co. 34 years; owns 240 acres land, valued at $6,000;
married Miss Josephine M. Bristol, in Nov. 1861; she was born in the same place, in Sept., 1844; have six children :
Alexis A., Eunice N., Seneca A., Augustine M., Esther V., Alta D.; he served seven months in the late Rebellion, in Co. I, 153d I. V. I.
W. BRISTOL - Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Thomson
Thos. BOGUE - Farmer; Sec.20; P.O. Thomson
D. BRANTHAVER - Farmer; Sec.12; P.O. Argo
G.W. BRANTHAVER - Farmer; Sec.12; P.O. Argo
E. BRITTELL - Speculator; P.O. Thomson
B.B. BROWN - Farmer; Sec.15; P.O. Argo
Charles B. BROWN - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
David BROWN - Retired; Thomson
Henry J. BROWN - Farmer; Sec. 10; P. 0. Thomson; born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, Sept. 10, 1843; has been a resident of this Co. since 1851; owns 180 acres land, valued at $7,200; married
Miss Martha A. Colvin, March 21, 1867; she was born in this Co., March 8, 1845; they have three
children; Walter E, born May 15, 1869; Edith M., June 30, 1873; R. Chase, Nov. 13, 1876; he served about twenty months in the late Rebellion, in Co. C, 92d 1. V.1.
J.W. BROWN - Tailor; Tomson
W.BROWN - Laborer; Sec.24; P.O. Thomson
J.S. BUSH - Farmer; Sec. 36; P. 0. Johnson Creek; born in Madison Co.,Vt., Oct. 7, 1824; has been a resident of this Co. 22 years; owns 300 acres land, valued at $12,000;
married Miss Alma Esty, Oct. 3, 1852; she was born in Essex Co., N. Y.,
July 19, 1836; have two sons and two daughters; Clara, born July 17, 1857; Ira,
July 25, 1862; Albert, Oct. 2, 1865; Nellie, March 26, 1869; Road Commissioner 3 years.
John CAIN - Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Thomson
M. CAIN - Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Thomson
C.H. CARPENTER - Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Argo
J.E. CARPENTER - Farmer; Sec.3; P.O. Argo
John H. CARPENTER - Carpenter and Joiner; Sec. 10; P. 0. Argo; born
in Warren Co., N. Y., Oct. 23, 1828; came to this Co. in the Fall of 1855; owns 200
acres land, valued at $6,000; married Miss Hannah Kenyon, Jan. 28, 1858; she
was born in Warren Co., N. Y., Oct. 31, 1838; they have three sons and one adopted daughter;
Sylvester C., born Oct. 1, 1858; Horace G., Sept. 3, 1860; Kellie B., Jan. 26, 1868; Hattie, Feb. 12, 1871.
S.B. CARPENTER - Farmer; Sec.13; P.O. Argo
Calvin C. CARROLL - School Teacher; Sec. 3; P.O. Argo
J.M. CARROLL - Farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Argo
William CARROLL - Farmer; Sec. 3; P. 0. Argo; born in Fairfax Co., Va.,
July 11, 1807; came to tins Co. in 1835, over 42 years ago, and is one of the oldest settlers
now living; owns 135 acres land, valued at $6,400; married Miss A. L. Christian;
they were married March 26, 1840; she was born near Boonsborough, Md., Dec.
22, 1819; they have four Sons and one daughter: Emma M. (now Mrs. Rufus
Fields), born March 4, 1842; James L., May 28, 1843; Calvin C., Dec. 25, 1847;
Wm. A., March 11, 1850; John M., Dec. 31, 1851; Was Supervisor one term, and held other offices of trust.
William A. CARROLL - Farmer; Sec. 3; P.O. Argo
William CARTER - Laborer; Sec.17; P.O. thomson
J.B. CHAMBERS - Farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Johnson Creek
G. CHAPIN - Farmer; Sec.1; P.O. Mt. Carroll
Thomas COCHRAN - Dry Goods and Groceries; Thomson; born in N. Y. City,
Feb. 14, 1851 ; came to this Co. Jan. 18, 1871, and has been following the above
business ever since; married Miss Susan, daughter of Noah Green, Jan. 1, 1874; she
was born March 7, 1847; they have two children: Mattie, born June 28, 1875; Thomas, Nov. 11,1877; is Village Trustee.
George COLE - Proprietor of Cider and Feed Mill; Sec. 20: P. 0. Thomson; born in LaMoille Co., Vt., Feb. 7, 1830; came to this Co. July 11,1843. and has remained here ever since;
married Miss Melissa Taylor; she was born in . Wyoming Co., N. V., August 6, 1834; they have
five children: Charles, born Jan. 30, 1855; Albert, Aug. 2, 1857;
Annie, Dec. 9, 1862; Edwin, March 19, 1863; Joseph, Sept. 6, 1867;
lost two children: Lessie, born June 20, 1860, died Sept. 14, 1862;
Edward, born Dec. 9, 1862, died July 22, 1863; was Collector one term, Constable one term, and Postmaster two years.
John COLE - Farmer; Sec. 18; P. 0. Thomson; born in LaMoille Co., Vt.
March 22, 1831; came to this Co. in Oct., 1849; owns 151 acres land, valued at $4,983; has been
married twice; first wife was Miss Kate Taylor; she was born in
Wyoming Co., N. V., July 31, 1836; they were married April 13, 1856;
she died Aug. 30, 1867; was married again to Miss Susie Taylor, Jan. 29,
1868; she was born in Wyoming Co., N. V., Nov. 24, 1840; one daughter
by first wife: Emma; one son and one daughter by second marriage:
Kate and Bayard.
George COLVIN - Laborer; Sec.16; P.O. Thomson
H. COLVIN - Farmer; Sec.10; P.O. Argo
Samuel L. COLVIN - Farmer; Sec. 15; P. 0. Thomson; born in Will Co., Ill., Dec. 23, 1835; came to this Co. with his parents when about three months of age, 41 years ago; owns 160 acres land, valued at $6,400;
married Miss Mary Williams, March 5, 1864; she was born in Rutland
Co., Vt., Aug. 17, 1843; have four children: James Homer, born Aug. 20,
1866; Joseph, Nov. 19, 1870; Samuel, Sept. 25, 1871; Eva, Jan. 10, 1876; he served 3 months and 15 days in the late Rebellion, in Co. A, 65th I. V. I.
H.B. CONE - Dealer in Hardware and Farm Machinery; Thomson; born in
Middletown, Middlesex Co., Conn., Oct.27, 1814; came to this State and located at
Union Grove, Whiteside Co., in 1838; remained there until 1865, and then came to
this place; married Miss Mary Rowe; she was born in the same place; no family; have one adopted son, Winfield D. M.
W.D.M. CONE - Hardware Dealer; Thomson
J.B. CUSHMAN - Windmill Mfr; Thomson
Joseph CUSHMAN - Of the firm of J. & J. B. Cushinan. Manufacturers of the Eureka Windmill, and Dealers in all kinds of Pumps; Thomson; born in Randolph, Orange Co., Vt., Jan. 18, 1800; came to this town and Co. in 1853, and has
remained here ever since; has been married three times; first wife was Catharine Burt; she was born in Essex Co., N. V., in 1802; died May 28, 1826; second wife
was Persia Philips, of the same place; born in 1803; she died June 5, 1836; third
wife was Martha Drake, of the same place; born in 1810; died in 1861.
W.B. DELANA - Farmer; Sec.1; P.O. Argo
A.P. DENSMORE - Farmer; Sec.13; P.O. Argo
Edgar B. DENSMORE - Farmer; Sec.24; P.O. Johnson Creek
John H. DENSMORE - Farmer; Sec.24; P.O. Johnson Creek
Walter DIETZ - Laborer; Sec.15; P.O. Argo
J. DOBSON - Laborer; Sec.23; P.O. Thomson
Edward DOTY - Farmer; Sec.9; P.O. Thomson
Thomas DOYLE - Farmer; Sec.4; P.O. Thomson
Byron H. DUNN - Farmer; Thomson
Capt. S.S.(Samuel) DUNN - Retired; Thomson; born in Warren Co., N. Y., Sept. 22,
1821; left his home at the age of 18, and engaged in the lumber business on
Lake Champlain, Northern Canal and Hudson River, to N. Y. City, for six years;
then came West and located in York Twp., this Co.,
in Oct., 1845, over 32 years ago; settled on a farm, and has made this town his home
ever since; at the breaking out of the Rebellion. Captain Dunn was one of the first to
respond to the call for volunteers; he enlisted Sept. 22. 1861, as private, in Co. F, 52d
I. V. I.; on the organization of the company, which occurred the 10th of
October, he was appointed First Lieutenant: the first battle he participated in
was the battle of Shiloh, which occurred on the 6th and 7th days of April,
and on the 8th he was promoted to Captain; he was mustered out of service at
Little Ogeechee, Ga, Dec. 18, 1864; he was elected Sheriff of this Co. in 1854;
his term expired in 1850; Dec. 15, 1848, he
married Miss Martha B. Holman; she was a native of Warren Co., N.Y.;
born Feb.15, 1830; she died July 3, 1876, leaving four children:
Byron H., born Sept. 18, 1849; Orpha A,, March 18, 1851;
Ida B., June 28, 1853; Olive M., Aug. 15, 1860.
A.T. DUNSHEE - Farmer; Sec.35; P.O. Thomson
R. DUNSHEE - Farmer; Sec.16; P.O. Thomson
Timothy DUNSHEE - Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 28; P.O. Thomson; born in LaMoille Co., Vt., July 22, 1827; came to this Co. in Nov., 1850; owns 237 acres land, valued at $11,850; has been married twice; first wife was Miss Mary A. Bruce, born in Vt.; they were married Sept. 4, 1857; she died July 2, 1862; was married again to Celia E. Lathrop, April 25, 1863; she was born in Peoria Co., Ill., Dec. 23, 1840; have one son by first marriage: Chas. J.
William G. DUNSHEE
A.G. DURKEE - Farmer; Sec.35; P.O. Thomson
S.DURKEE - Farmer; Sec.36; P.O. Thomson
G.W. DWINELL - Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Argo;
born in Rutland Co., Vt., Feb. 9, 1815; came to this Co. in 1843; owns 57 acres of land, valued at $2,180;
married Miss Melissa Kenyon, in Dec., 1842; she was born in Warren Co., N. Y., in 1819; they have two daughters: Arozina, now
Mrs. Samuel Nettleton, and Daphne, now Mrs. Wm. 0. Sperry.
Albert H. DYER - Carpenter; Thomson
Amos DYSON - Farmer; Sec.17; P.O. Thomson
Charles DYSON - Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Thomson
Elijah H. DYSON
Hezekiah DYSON - Farmer; S.28; P.O. Thomson
William H. DYSON - Farmer; Sec.28; P.O. Thomson
William DYSON - Retired; Thomson; born in Tyler Co.,Va.,
Sept. 17, 1813; left there and went to Bartholomew Co., Md., in 1819, remaining there until 1837; arrived in this town Oct. 29, 1837, 40 years ago, and has made this his home ever since; is one of the oldest settlers now living here;
married Miss Lavina Smith, Sept. 17, 1835; she was
born in Ind., Feb. 2, 1814; they have five children living:
Cyrena J., James H., Elijah H., Nancy L. and William A.; have lost two children: Mary E. and Tilda S.
Frank EDGERLY - Farmer; Sec.20; P.O. Thomson
Heman EDGERLY - Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 20; P. 0. Thomson;
born in the Town of Cambridge, LaMoille co., Vt., May 15, 1812; came to this
Co.in Oct., 1840, and is one of the earliest settlers; owns 350 acres ot land, valued at $14,800;
married Miss Emma J. Wilson, June 20, 1846; she was born in Bradford, Orange Co., Vt., Aug. 5, 1834; they have six children:
Mary, born May 19, 1847; Asa W., Sept. 14, 1851; Frank, June 13, 1854;
Martha J., July 9, 1856; Betsy, Dec. 20, 1862, and Eva A., Oct. 9, 1864.
E.H. EDWARDS - Renter; S.23; P.O. Thomson
Milo EDWARDS - Renter; S.23: P.O. Thomson
Charles ELLIS - Farmer; Sec.17; P.O. Thomson
Reuben FERRIS - Renter; P.O. Thomson
Rufus Rudolph FIELD - Farmer; Sec. 24; P. 0. Thomson; born in Franklin Co., Vt.,
Jan. 29, 1835; came to this Co. in Nov., 1854; owns 174 acres of land, valued at $5,960;
married Miss Emma M. Carroll; she was born in this Co., March 4, 1842; they were
married March 4, 1861; have two sons and five daughters: E. W., born
Dec. 18, 1861; Clara L., Dec. 13, 1863; Lottie A. L., Dec. 1, 1865;
Jennie A., Dec. 27, 1868; Geo. A., Aug. 27, 1871;
Jessie, Jan. 16, 1873; Lucy E., Jan. 24, 1875
D.W. FINLAYSON - W. Physician and Surgeon; Thomsoa; born In Salem Tp.,
this Co., Jan. 4, 1847; not married; cornmenced the study of medicine under Dr. Shimer, in 1869; graduated March 24, 1875, in the medical department of the University of Michigan; commenced practice in Thomson, Nov. 12, 1875; Wm. Finlayson, his father, settled in this Co. in 1844.
Richard FOSTER - Grain Buyer; Thomson
Asa M. FRENCH - Farmer; Sec.20; P.O. Thomson
David C. FRENCH - Farmer; S.21; P.O. Thomson
James FRENCH - Lab; Sec. 23; P.O. Thomson
John FRENCH - Fisherman; P.O. Thomson
Joseph FRENCH - Farmer; Sec 11; P.O. Thomson
Lewis N. FRENCH - Farmer; Sec 21; P.O. Thomson
Mortimer FRENCH - Laborer; P.O. Thomson
Norman Dart FRENCH - son of Jacob and Permelia French; born at Cambridge, Vt.,
Jan. 1, 1810; came to Fulton Co., Ill., Dec., 1832; soon after went to
Jo Daviess Co., and was engaged on the Government Survey under Deputy U. S. Surveyor, C. R. Bennet, for a number of years, and then settled on his present farm, in 1838, located on Sec. 17, Tp 23, Range 4, York; Mr. French came to this state with no means, but by industry and economy has amassed a handsome property, having in his home farm a full section, beside other lands lying in other parts; he is extensively engaged in farming and stock raising, superintending all his own
business, and this season gathered his 40th crop from the farm where he first settled; has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Postmaster, County Commissioner, Supervisor and Coflector; he collected the first
tax levied in Carroll Co., often traveling many miles to get the small sum of ten (10) cents, the entire tax at that time being only about $200; as noting the change since that time, Mr. French now pays an annual tax on his own property of from five to six times the amount then collected in the entire Co.; he has a property worth $50,000, clear of all incumbrance; was a member of the 29th Legislature from the 11th Senatorial Dist., comprising the counties of Carroll and Whiteside;
Mr. French has always been prominently identified with the growth and public interests of Carroll Co. since its organization; originally a democrat, he became a Free Soiler when that party came into existence; and on organization of the Republican party becauie one of its earliest, staunch and most reliable members; always strictly temperate, for the last 20 years a teetotaler; never used tobacco in any form; married Miss Mary Dunshee, at Cambridge, Vt., Oct. 23, 1849, who died Dec. 11, 1855, leaving two daughters: Jane E. and Mary D.; married Mrs. Harriet L. Hodgkin (nee H. L. Stevens), at Belvidere, May 10, 1859, who died May 23, 1862, leaving one son: Norman Stephen Abe, born May 22, 1860.
Norman S. FRENCH - Farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Thomson;
Born in LaMoille Co., Vt., Oct. 9, 1837; Has been a resident of this Co. 27 years;
His wife was Miss Mary Helms;
She was born in this Co., Sept. 18, 1850; They have two sons and one daughter:
Jessie, born Sept. 27, 1867; Levi, Jan. 17, 1874; Myra, June 29, 1876;
His father, Mason French, was born in Windsor Co., Vt., Nov. 5, 1801 and came to this Co. in 1850.
Porter FRENCH - Farmer; S.21; P.O. Thomson
Frank GARDNER - School Teacher; Sec.10 P.O. Argo
Thomas GARNETT - Farmer; Sec.32; P.O. Thomson
John GARR - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
M.L. GASTON - Farmer and Fish Dealer; Sec. 2; P.O. Savanna
Born in Cayuga Co., N.Y., Feb. 19, 1830; Came to this Co. in Feb., 1860;
Owns 80 acres; Has been married twice; First wife was Mary A. Russell, who was born in the same place;
Married again to Harriet Whiting; She is a native of Shiawassee Co., Mich.; Had no family by first wife;
Has one son and one daughter by second:
Mary, born Sept. 7, 1867; Frank, March 17, 1870
George GERSINGER - Laborer; Thomson
George L. GERSINGER - Wagon Maker; Thomson
Samuel Gersinger - Wagon Maker; Thomson
DeForrest GLEASON - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
Edwin GLEASON - Farmer; Sec.22 P.O. Thomson
Gilman GLEASON - Cattle Buyer; P.O. Thomson
John GLEASON - Farmer; Sec.15; P.O. Thomson
Solon GLEASON - Retired; P.O. Thomson
Levi GODARD - Laborer; P.O. Thomson
George GRAHAM - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
Joseph GRAHAM - Laborer; P.O. Thomson
T. GRAVES - Laborer; SEc.23; P.O. Thomson
Thad W. GRAVES - Labaorer; Sec. 23; P.O. Thomson
Bradford GREELEY - Laborer; Sec.18; P.O. Thomson
David GREELEY - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
Joseph GREELEY - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
F.M. GREEN - Renter; Sec. 13; P.O. Thomson
Horton B. GREEN - Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Thomson;
Born in Licking Co., O., Oct. 29, 1852; Came to this Co. with his parents in Nov., 1853, and has remained here ever since; He and his brother own 160 acres, valued at $3,200;
He has manufactured about 500 gals. of sorghum this season;
Married Miss Florence Greeley, Sept. 29, 1875;
She was born in Vt., Jan. 3, 1857; Have no children.
James GREEN - Farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Thomson;
Born in Licking Co., O., Oct. 10, 1825; Came to this Co. in 1852; Owns 350 acres valued at $17,500;
Mrs. G.'s maiden name was Keziah Judson; She was born in Cayuga Co., N.Y. in July, 1830;
They were married Nov. 12, 1857;
Have five children: Helen, Seigel, Ada, James and Ida;
Mrs. G. has one son by a former marriage: Benj. P. Jenkins.
Noah GREEN - Real Estate and Collecting; Thomson;
Born in Licking Co., O., July 22, 1823; Came to this Co. in Sept., 1850;
Married Miss Emeline Coulter, Nov. 6, 1845; She was born in Greenbriar Co., Va.;
Have family, two sons and two daughters: Susan (now Mrs. Thomas Cochran),
Moses, Margaret (now Mrs. G. N. Melendy and Luther; Is Justice of the Peace, Notary Public and held other offices of trust.
Simeon GREEN - Farmer; Sec.11; P.O. Thomson
S. GREEN - Farmer; Sec.14; P.O. Thomson
William GROHARING - Farmer; SEc.13; P.O. Argo
Joseph GRIM - Farmer; SEc.15; P.O. Argo
H.Y. GRINNELL - Renter; Sec.27; P.O. Thomson
Ezra S. GRISWOLD - Farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Thomson;
Born in LaMoille Co., Vt., Feb. 29, 1828; Came to this Co. in 1854;
Has been married twice; First wife was Mary A. Peterson;
She was born in Ticonderoga, N.Y., Jan. 8, 1837;
They were married March 1, 1860; She died Dec. 7, 1868;
He married again to Adeline, her sister, Feb. 2, 1871;
She was born in the same place, May 15, 1848;
There are four children by first marriage and two by second:
Elmer, born Feb. 23, 1862; Harry L., May 11, 1864;
Myra D., July 2, 1866; Laura M., Aug. 10, 1868; George A., Sept. 4, 1874; Amy, July 26, 1876; she died Jan. 17, 1877.
G.B. GRISWOLD - Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Thomson
John H. HADLEY - Cheese Manufacturer; P.O. Argo
James HALAY - Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Argo;
Born in Ireland in 1821; Came to the United States 27 years ago,
and has been a resident of this Co. 26 years;
Married Miss Mary Miller; She was born in Ireland;
They have one son and one daughter: Mary, born in July, 1857; James J., July, 1859.
Horace HALL - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
David HANKINSON - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
George W. HAMILTON - Farmer; Sec.24; P.O. Johnson Creek
John A. HAMILTON - Farmer; Sec.25; P.O. Johnson Creek
J.D. HAMILTON - Farmer; Sec.25; P.O. Morrison; born in Stark Co., O., July 29, 1843; has been a resident of this co 23 years; his father Andrew Hamilton was born in Ireland, in 1808; came to this Co. in 1854 and settled on the place where they now live; his wife's maiden name was Mary Brown; she was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio; she died July 20, 1873, leaving nine children, six sons and three daughters;
M.B., G.W., Lacussia, J.D., J.A., R.H., K.V., Permelia A., and Mary E. left an estate of 320 acres, valued at $12,800.
Robert HAMILTON - Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Johnson Creek
Frank HARE - Laborer; Sec.10; P.O. Argo
William HASKINS - Farmer; Sec.15; P.O. Argo
A. HASS - Farmer; Sec.12; P.O. Thomson
E.H. HAWK - Farmer; Sec.22; P.O. Thomson
M. HAWK - Farmer; Sec.22; P.O. Thomson
T. J. HAYS - Station Agent W. U. RR.; Thomson; born in Huntington Co., Pa.; has been a resident of this Co. nine years; married
Miss Annie L. Young; she was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y.; have two
daughters: Helen, born Jan. 16, 1868; Maud, May 15. 1869; served three years in the late Rebellion, in Co. K, 46th I.V.I.
J.R. HECOCK - Laborer; Sec.10; P.O. Argo
G. HELMS - Laborer; Sec.20; P.O. Thomson
F.G. HEUSTIS - Farmer; Sec. 14; P. 0. Thomson; born in Essex Co., N. Y.,
July 10, 1834; has been a resident of this Co. 22 years; owns 230 acres land;
married Miss Lucy E. Melendy, in Nov., 1859; she was born in N. H., Oct. 27, 1835;
no family; one adopted daughter, Ella, born Jan. 10, 1862; lisa been Road Commissioner four years, and School Director a number of years.
Asa HOLLAND - Farmer; Sec. 4; P. 0. Thomson; born in Essex Co., N. Y., May 10, 1814; has been a resident of this Co. about 25 years; owns 100 acres land, valued at $3,000; married Miss Nellie A. Dunn, in Nov., 1843; she was born in Warren Co., N Y., Oct. 17, 1819; have six children: Geo. H., Alice, Manley, James, Elpha S. and Asa F.; lost one son, Herman A.
Elias HOLLAND - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
G.J. HOLLAND - Farmer; Sec.19; P.O. Thomson
H.N. HOLMAN - Farmer; Sec.34; P.O. Thomson
James G. HOLMAN - Cheesemaker; Sec.34; P.O. Thomson
Peter HOLMAN - Postmaster and Grocer; Thomson; born in Worcester Co., Mass., town of Millborough, Jan. 30,1803; came to this Co. in July, 1844, and is one of the first settlers;
married Miss Betsy Balcom; she was born in Warren Co., N. Y.; they have seven children living, three Sons and four daughters; have raised family of eleven; was Justice of the Peace and Notary Public about 23 years, and Town Clerk about 22 years.
W. HOLMAN - Farmer; Sec.34; P.O. Thomson
Henry HOMEDEW - Farmer, Postmaster, and dealer in Agricultural Implements Sec. 24; Johnson Creek Post Office;
was born in the Town of Madrid, St Lawrence Co., New York, June 30, 1830;
came to this Co. in March, 1857; owns 90 acres of land;
married Harriet Elcy, May 24, 1854; she was born in Lockport, New York, April 6, 1833; they have two sons and one daughter:
Frances B., born Feb. 11, 1856; William, born July 1, 1859;
Fred., born March 6, 1864; was constable 8 years.
D. HOOK - Farmer; Sec.34; P.O. Thomson
I.H. HORTON - Laborer; Thomson
A. HOTCHKISS - Farmer; Sec.13; P.O. Argo
Samuel HOUGHTON - Farmer; Thomson
A.C. HOWE - Renter; P.O. Thomas
Henry F. IMEL - Farmer; Sec.13; P.O. Argo
Michael IMEL - Farmer; Sec.13; P.O. Argo
Silas IMEL - Farmer; Sec.13; P.O. Argo
E.K. JAMES - Operator; Thomson
Benjamin JENKINS - Renter; Sec.19 P.O. Thomson
Albert M. JENNESS - Farmer; S.21; P.O. Thomson
Marshall JERRY - R.R. Laborer; P.O. Thomas
Alfred JOHNSON - Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Thomson; born in Germany, in
Oct., 1817; came to the U. S. when about 22 years of age;
has lived in this Co. about 14 years; owns 120 acres, valued at $2,400;
married Mrs. Mary A. Lamb, in 1846; she was born in Germany, in 1818;
has three sons by this marriage and one son by first marriage: George,
born April 14, 1844; Henry, July 8,1850; John, Nov. 7, 1854; Joseph, June 25, 1863.
George JOHNSON - Farmer; Sec.11; P.O. Thomson
Henry JOHNSON - Farmer; Sec.2; P.O. Thomson
J. JOHNSON - Farmer; S.36; P.O. Johnson Creek
Clinton JUDD - Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Thomson; born in Portage Co., 0., April 21, 1848;
came to this Co. in March, 1870; owns 160 acres, valued at $3,200;
married Miss Ella Judd, Dec. 25, 1871; she was born in Berkshire Co., Mass., March 9, 1851; have one daughter: Emma M., born July 15, 1873.
Homer JUDD - Farmer; Sec. 13; P. 0. Thomson; born in Portage Co., 0.,
May 8, 1846; came to this Co. March 15, 1871; owns 220 acres, valued at $4,400;
married Miss Frankie L. Day, July 4, 1867; she was born in the same Co., Aug. 27,
1849; they have one son: Clayton 0., born in Portage Co., 0., July 15, 1869.
Mark JUDD - Farmer; Sec.13; P.O. Thomson
Orson JUDD - Farmer; Sec.13; P.O. Thomson
D. KEARNEY - Farmer; Sec.36; P.O. Johnson Creek
Hugh KEARNEY - Farmer; Sec.25; P.O. Johnson Creek; born in Ireland, Oct. 18, 1810: came to the U. S. in 1885, and to Galena, Ill., in 1839; has been a resident of this Co. 12 years; married Mary A. Riley, in July, 1842; she was born in Ireland, in 1820; have nine children: Frank, Sarah, Peter, Daniel, Mary, Elizabeth, John, Kate and Maggie.
Jonathan KEARNEY - Farmer; S.36; P.O. Johnson Creek
Peter KEARNEY - Farmer; S.36; P.O. Johnson Creek
M.J. KENNEDY - Laborer; P.O. Argo
W.D. KENNEDY - Farmer; Sec.2; P.O. Argo
Albert KENYON - Farmer; Sec.3; P.O. Argo
Delancy KENYON - Mechanic; S.15; P.O. Argo
E.R. KENYON - Farmer; Sec.2; P.O. Argo
Fred KENYON - Farmer; Sec.24; P.O. Argo
Hiram KENYON - Farmer; Sec.3; P.O. Argo
Kelsey KENYON - Farmer; Sec.10; P.O. Argo
Horace C. KNAPP - Farmer; Sec. 8; P. 0. Thomson; born in Washington Co., N.Y., June 9, 1832; has been a resident of this Co. 19 years; married Miss
Mary Arveson in Oct., 1857; she was born Wis.; they have eight children: George, Emma, Ida, Aizeda, Frederick, Clarence, Edward and Nellie.
George H. KUSTUS - Farmer; Sec.35; P.O. Thomson
Henry KUSTUS - Farmer; Sec.35; P.O. Thomson
William KUSTUS - Farmer; Sec.35; P.O. Thomson
Charles LAMB - Laborer; Sec.31; P.O. Thomson
Emory C. LAMB - Farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Mt. Carroll; born in Essex Co., N.Y., Jan. 27, 1b19; came to this Co. in July, 1844, and is one of the earliest settlers; owns 160 acres, valued at $5,040; married Miss Isabel Spencer,. July 26, 1841; she was born in Yates Co., N. Y., Feb. 7, 1822; they have a family of six daughters: Theresa, Susan S., Lucy, Belva, Augusta J. and Laura.
Thomas LAMBERT - Farmer; Sec.22; P.O. Thomson
William LAMBERT - Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Thomson;
born in Carroll Twp., this Co., Feb. 4, 1851; owns 160 acres, valued at $6,400;
married Miss Harriett, daughter of Albert Stedman, March 7, 1872;
she was born in this Co., April 11, 1853; they have one son,
William Albert, born Oct. 17, 1875.
George LASHER - Laborer; P.O. Thomson
D. LEAVENS - Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Thomson; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., June 5, 1831; has been a resident of this Co. since Feb., 1845; owns 240 acres; married Melissa Potter, in 1854; she was born in the State of N. Y.; they have three children: Norman, Gustus and Amenty.
Isaac A. LEWIS - Farmer; Sec.13; P.O. Thomson
M.J. LEWIS - Farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Thomson; born in Delaware Co., 0., Jan. 5, 1884;
came to this Co. in Nov., 1852; owns 65 acres, valued at $2,600; is constable, and was marshal one term;
married Miss Elizabeth Powell, May 1, 1862; she was born in Detroit,
Mich., in 1846 they have one daughter, Annie, born Feb.1867.
Norman LEWIS - Dealer in Lumber and Stock; P. 0. Thomson; was born in Delaware Co., 0., Sept. 29, 1837; came
to this Co. in 1855, 22 years ago; served 3 years and 1 month in the late Rebellion, in Co. C, 92d I. V. I.; was collector one term, and constable one term; married
Miss Alice, daughter of Elijah Bailey, Oct. 9, 1870; she was born in
York Tp., this Co., Aug. 17, 1853; have three Sons: Frank E., born
Aug. 8, 1871; Chester, May 31, 1873; Lewelling, March 21, 1875.
Royal S. LEWIS - Farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Thomson; born in Jeflerson Co.,
N.Y., April 17, 1828; has been a resident of this Co. Since 1858; owns 245 acres;
married Miss Abigai1 Peck, Sept. 7, 1851; she was born in New Haven Co., Conn., Oct. 25, 1830; no family.
William LIVINGTON - Shoemaker; Thomson
Samuel LORD - Farmer; Sec.30; P.O. Thomson
Wililam LORD - Farmer; Sec.30; P.O. Thomson
H.S. LONG - Laborer; P.O. Thomson
Lewis LOVELEY - R.R. Laborer; P.O.Thomson
John LUCAS - Renter; Sec.14; P.O. Thomson
John LYNCH - Laborer; Thomson
J.M. McGINTZ - Farmer; Sec.14; P.O. Thomson
Thomas MAGEE - Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Argo; born in Ireland, June 3, 1838; came to the U. S. with his parents,in 1839
to this Co., in 1854; owns 10 acres, valued at $1,200; has been school director nine
years; married Miss Margaret Noble, in Sept., 1860; she was born in Ireland; they have five children: William N., Louise J., John A., Iva M. and Clara.
Flavius MARCOE - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
Francis MARCOE - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
M.H. MARSHALL - Farmer; Sec.12; P.O. Argo
Seymour MARSHALL - Farer; Sec.12; P.O. Argo
Benton, MASON - Laborer; P.O. Thomson
Romeo MASON - Laborer; Sec.1; P.O. Thomson
Samuel MASON - Farmer; Sec.24; P.O. Thomson
Charles MELENDY - Farmer; Sec.16; P.O. Thomson
George N. MELENDY - Farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Thomson
G.S. MELENDY - Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 20; P.O. Thomson; born in LaMoille Co., Vt., Feb. 11, 1830;
came to this Co. in 1852; owns about 1,500 acres;
married Caroline Bailey, Dec. 25, 1854; she was born in Warren Co., N. Y., March 4, 1827;
they have four sons: Clarence P., born Sept. 13, 1856;
Emerson J., Sept. 17, 1858; Harry It., Jan. 28, 1867;
Eugene B.5 Jan. 3, 1870; lost one son, Sherman, born Jan. 5, 1865, died .Jan. 25, 1870.
J.A.MELENDY - Farmer and Stock Dealer; Sec. 29; P.O. Thomson; born in Cambridge, LaMoille Co., Vt., April 19, 1819; came to this Co. in Oct., 1844; owns about 700 acres, valued at $35,000; kept the post-office (then called Bluffville) from 1858 until 1859;
married Miss Matilda daughter of Judah and Betsy French, Dec.29, 1842;
she was born in the same place, June 8, 1817; they have two children;
George N. born April 15, 1846; Flora, Aug. 8, 1855.
F.E. MELUGIN - Druggist; Thomson; born in Lee Co., Ill., Feb. 15, 1846;
came to this Co. in Oct., 1868; has been in the above business in Thomson the
past four years; served about two years in the late Rebellion, from 1863 to 1865,
in Co. I, 89th I.V.1. ; married Miss Mary F., daughter of John W. Buckman, Aug. 8. 1865; she was born at Alton, 111., Feb. 13, 1848; they have nne adopted daughter, Lucia, born Nov. 15, 1864.
Darius MERRITT - Farmer; Sec.18; P.O. Thomson
David MERRITT - Farmer; Sec.18; P.O. Thomson
Samuel MERRITT - Farmer; Sec.18; P.O. Thomson
Wesley MERRITT - Farmer; Sec.18; P.O. Thomson
H.F. MILLER - Farmer; Sec.24; P.O. Johnson Creek
Richard E. MINOR - Carpenter and Joiner; Thomson; born in LaMoille Co., Vt.,
Dec.26, 1829; came to this Co. in Nov., 1855;
Married Miss Harriet Sanderson, in Sept.,1871 ; she was born in Rutland Co., Vt.;
they have one son, Burrell born Aug. 26,1872; served three years in the late Rebellion, in the 8th 1. V. C., and 18
months in the 1st Iowa Regt.
E.R. MONK - Laborer; Sec.20; P.O. Thomson
J.T. MORGAN - Blacksmith; Sec.3; P.O. Argo
John MORGAN - Wagonmaker; Thomson
W.J. MORGAN - Blacksmith; Sec.3; P.O. Argo
Jospeh P. MORRIS - Farmer; Sec. 10; P.0. Argo; born in Fayette Co., Ohio,
Feb, 3, 1830; came to this Co. in the Spring of 1856; owns 171 acres land,
valued at $6,840; married Miss Jemima Barrett, Oct. 7, 1850; she was born in
Miami Co., Ohio; they have six children: Mary F. (now Mrs. Jas. Carpenter), Calista, Silas E., William A., Jennie and John E.
Andrew NEARY - Farmer; Sec.34; P.O. Thomson
Jonathan NEARY - Farmer; Sec.34; P.O. Thomson
Patrick NEARY - Farmer; Sec.4; P.O. Thomson
Thomas NEARY - Farmer; Sec.34; P.O. Thomson
A. NELSON - Renter; Sec.17; P.O. Thomson
George NELSON - Renter; Sec 17; P.O. Thomson
William NELSON - Renter; Sec.17; P.O. Thomson
Samuel NETTLETON - Renter; Sec.12; P.O. Argo
C.B. NICHOLS - Farmer; Sec.33; P.O. Thomson
Edward NOBLE - Farmer; Sec.2; P.O. Thomson
P. NOBLE - Farmer; Sec.1; P.O. Mt. Carroll
Thomas OAKLEY - Farmer; Sec.14; P.O. Argo
E.W. OAKLEY - Restaurant; Thomson; born in Essex Co., N. Y., Sept. 8,
1836; has been a resident of this Co. 15 years; has been in business in Thomson since 1866, with the exception of four years.
Levi OLDS - Farmer; Sec.22; P.O. Thomson
H. OHLING - Farmer; Sec.2; P.O.Thomson; born in East Freisland, Germany,
Nov. 6, 1818; came to the U. S. in 1850, and to this Co. May 11, 1866; owns 211
acres land, valued at $4,220; married Miss Mary Vandeist, Nov. 11, 1854; she was born in the same place, Feb. 25, 1831; no family.
C.W. PAGE - Farmer; Sec.24; P.O. Thomson
David PAGE - Retired; Thomson
M.PAGE - Farmer; Sec.24; P.O. Thomson
Sylvester PAGE - Stock Raising; Thomson
George PAPE - Farmer; Sec. 21; P. 0. Thomson; born in Yorkshire, England,
April 29, 1820; came to the U. S. Feb. 2, 1852; has been a resident of this Co. since
April 9, 1853; owns 252 acres land, valued at $8,820; married Cordelia Wilson, Nov.
21, 1851; she was born in thc same place, Sept. 15, 1820; she has two daughters by a
former marriage Annie born May 8, 1844; Mary J, Oct. 21. 1849; they have
one son and three daughters; Sarah born, Feb. 2, 1852, John R., Sept. 23, 1853; Hannah E., Aug. 31, 1856; Dora, Sept. 25, 1865.
D.E. PARKHILL - Farmer; S.25; P.O. Thomson
J. PARKHILL - Farmer; Sec.35; P.O. Thomson
E.B. PARSONS - Farmer; Sec.2; P.O. Argo
Charles PATCH - Farmer; Sec.12; P.O. Argo
M.J. PATCH - Farmer; Sec.12; P.O. Argo
A.G. PETERSON - Farmer; Sec.27; P.O. Thomson
O. PETERSON - Farmer; SEc.27; P.O. Thomson
I.J. PETTIT - Proprietor of York Flouring Mills: P. 0. Thomson born in
Green Co., PA Oct. 2, 1824; has been a resident of this Co since 1849; marrried
Miss Helen N. Jacobs, in 1852; she was born in Canada, Sept. 22, 1834; have two sons:
J. C., born Sept. 18, 1856; Thos. T. Aug. 9, 1867.
E.H. PHILLIPS - Farmer; Sec.11; P.O. Argo
Edmund PHILLIPS - Farmmer; Sec. 21; P. 0. Thomson; born in Warren Co
N. Y., June 27, 1823; came to this Co. in Oct., 1844: Owns 180 acres land, valued at
$7,200; married Miss Sarah J Smith, May 22, 1855; she was born in the same place: have three children
Florence, born Apri1 22, 1856; Jeannette, April 24, 1858; Edward S., June 1, 1861.
H.E. PHILLIPS - Farmer; Sec.11; P.O. Argo
H.M. PHILIPS - Farmer; Sec.15; P>O. Argo
Henry PHILLIPS - Farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Johnson Creek; born in Warren
Co., N. Y., July 8, 1839; has been a resident of this Co. 26 years; owns 80 acres land, valued at $3,200;
married Caroline Irwin, Sept. 8, 1860; she was born in this Co.,
July 8, 1845; have seven children: Willis L., born Sept. 8, 1862; Frank U., Aug. 13, 1864; Alonzo E., March 7, 1866; Nettie B., Sept. 18, 1868; Charley W., May 9, 1870; Walter F., Aug. 13, 1872
Horace PHILLIPS - Butchere; Thomson
L. PHILLIPS - Renter; Sec.9; P.O. Thomson
William O. PHILLIPS - Renter; Sec.2; P.O. Argo
Jonathan PIERSON - Laborer; P.O. Thomson
Albert POTTER - Farmer; Thomson
Luther POTTER - Farmer; Thomson
Randolph POTTER - Farmer; Thomson
J. POWELL - Farmer; Sec.14; P.O. Thomson
Thomas POWELL - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
Mrs. Laura PRATT - Sec. 25; P. 0. Thomson; Widow of Israel Pratt, who was born in Johnstown, Licking Co., Ohio, Aug. 22, 1825;
he came to this co in 1852; Mrs. P.'s maiden name was Dunnell; she was
born in York Co., Me., July 13, 1838; they were married Aug. 21,1869;
he died Dec. 29, 1874; Mr. P. was first married to Rebecca Ashbrook, of
Johnstown, Ohio; she was born May 7. 1826: died Feb. 16, 1838: he
left four children: Wm. A., Clinton E., Cora C. and Edward A.; they own 555 acres land, valued at $27,500; Mr. P. was Supervisor 8 years.
Thomas RAWLINS - Farmer; Sec.14; P.O. Argo
James REID - Farmer; Sec. 14; p. 0. Thomson; born in Ireland, in 1893; came to the U. S. in 1850, and to this Co. in 1856; owns 100 acres land, valued at $1,000; not married.
B. RENSLOW - Laborer; Sec.23; P.O. Thomson
P. RENSLOW - Faremr; Sec.24; P.O. Thomson
Edgar RHODES - Farmer; Sec.25; P.O. Johnson Creek
Edwin RHODES - Farmer; Sec 25; P.O. Johnson Creek
Joseph RHODES - Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Thomson; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Sept. 10, 1818; has been a resident of this
Co. since 1860; married Miss Mary Combs, May 5, 1825; she was born in the
same Co., May 5, 1818; she died Nov. 11, 1875; have eight children living,
and had four sons in the late Rebellion; T. H. served from the commencement
until the close; T. 0., about four years; James W. enlisted in 1862, and was killed at Nickle
Gap, near Ringold; Alexander served about three years; Edward and Edgar (twins), Frances P. (now Mrs. C. C. Bowen), R. J. (now Mrs. Jas. Holman), and Martha M.
Alonzo RICE - Blacksmith; Thomson
Levi RICE - Blacksmith; Thomson
Thomas ROBERTS - Laborer; Thomson
Jonathan ROGGENDORFF - Farmer. Sec. 2; P. 0. Thomson; born in Germany
Oct. 8, 1828; came to the U. S. in May, 1853, and to this Co. 24 years
ago; owns 400 acres land, valued at $8,000; married Mary Long, Nov. 7,
1856; she was born in Germany, July 28, 1829; have six children: Charles, Albert, Maggie, Dennis Mary and Lida.
J.C. ROSE - Farmer; Thomson
David SANDERS - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
M.L. M.D. SAUNDERS - Physician and Surgeon; Thomson; born in Boone Co., Ey.. April 15, 1847; commenced the study of medicine at tbe age of 17, under Dr. 31. H. Harding, of Lawrenceburg, md.; attended the Hudson Medical Collece of Ohio, and graduated; March 4, 1865; he commenced practicing in Thomson in 3Iav, 1866; married Miss Hattie Young, Oct. 17. 1872; she was born in Elkhorn, Wis.; they have two daughters: Carrie E. and Mary B.
James SHERIDAN
Patrick SHERIDAN - Farmer; Sec.8; P.O. Thomson
Geroge SHERMAN - Laborer; Thomson
B. SHOEMAKER - Laborer; Sec.10; P.O. Argo
Cornelius SHOEMAKER - Farmer: Sec. 28; P.O. Thomson; born in Preble Co., 0., Feb. 21, 1815; came to this Co. in May, 1839, and is one of the oldest settlers; owns 335 acres, valued at
$10,500; married Miss Sophia Smith, Dec. 28, 1837; she was born in Me., Aug. 5. 1817; they have seven children living: Rosanna, William A., Louisa J., John I., Mary S., Serena L., and Cornelius D.; lost three children.
J.I. SHOEMAKER - Farmer; Sec.28; P.O. Thomson
WILLIAM A. SHOEMAKER - Druggist (successor to F. E. Melugin); Thomson; born in this Tp. and Co., Nov. 11, 1845; keeps on hand a full stock of drugs, medicines, books, stationery and
all articles kept in a first-class drun store; has been engaged in business in Cal. the past four years.
J. SHORES - Farmer; Sec.25; P.O. Johnson Creek
Jacob SLAYMAN - Farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Thomson; born in Franklin Co.,
Penn., Sept 17, 1824; has been a resident of this Co. 18 rears; owns 90 acres; married Miss Martha Litchty, Nov. 26, 1850;
she was born in Stark co., 0., Jan. 27, 1829; they have one son, Willie U., born Dec. 30, 1864.
Edward SMITH - Farmer; Sec.14; P.O. Argo
James SMITH - Laborer; Thomson
Miles SMITH - Farmer; Sec.16; P.O. Thomson
Orlander SMITH - Renter; Sec.11; P.O. Argo
S.D. SMITH - Renter; Sec.21; P.O. Thomson
S.B. SMITH - Merchant and Dealer in Groceries, Crockery, Wooden and Willow Ware; Thomson; born in the town of Waterbury, Washington Co., Vt., Sept. 30, 1841; came to this Co., Nov. 10, 1861; has been in business here since 1868; married Miss Elsie Burt, May, 18, 1b70; she
was born in Essex Co., N.Y., April 5,1849; they have one daughter, Ida May, born Feb. 16, 1875; lost one son and one daughter: Hattie, born June 2, 1872, died
Oct. 28, 1873; Ernest, born June 13, 1874. died Nov. 29, 18Th.
Warren SMITH - Farmer; Sec.16; P.O. Thomson
O. SOUTHERBURG - Farmer; S.23; P.O. Thomson
William O. SPERRY - Laborer; Sec.1; P.0. Argo
Henry SPIRES - Blacksmith; Thomson
Thomas SPIRES; Blacksmith; Sec.15; P.O. Argo
Thoams J. SPIRES - Renter; S.13; P.O. Thomson
Peter P. STAGE - Farmer; Sec.4; P.O. Thomson
William STAGE - Farmer; Sec.4; P.O. Thomson
George STARKS - Clerk; Thomson
Harry STARKS - Barber; Thomson
William STARKS - Grocery and Restaurant; Thomson; born in Warren Co., N.Y., April 1, 1846; came to this Co. in Feb., 1869; has been in business here
for the past three years, and has the leading trade in his line; not married; is village trustee.
Mrs. M.J. STEPHENSON - DeaLer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Drugs, Medicines, etc.; Thom-
son; widow of Dr. N. Stephenson; he was born in Richfield, Summit Co., 0., in
1818; came to this Co. in 1852; was a graduate of New York Medical University; was surgeon of the 92d I.V.I.; also
examining physician for war pensioners of Carroll Co.; Mrs. S.'s maiden name was
Hughes; she was from N. Y. City; they have three sons and two daughters; the Dr. left one son by a former marriage.
William STEPHENSON - Druggist; Thomson
Calvin St.ORES - Laborer; Thomson
Martin St. ORES - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
Michael STRAUB - Farmer; Sec.19; P.O. Thomson
Elijah STRONG; Farmer - Sec.32; P.O. Thomson
John STUMPHY - Farmer; Sec.2; P.O. Thomson
Gustuf SWENSON - Furniture Dealer; Thomson; born in Sweden,
April 12, 1839; came to the U. S. and to this Co. in 1868; married Miss Stina Speck in June, 1870; she was born in Sweden; they have three children: Hilmer,
born April 10. 1873; George, June 2, 1875; John, June 24, 1876; lost one son, Robert, born, 1872, died June 12, 1874. Sweet George. blacksmith; Thomson.
W.G. TATE - Harness Maker; Thomson; born in Blair Co., PL, Nov. 30, 1840; came to Freeport, fli., in 1854,
and to this place in 1867, and has been in the harness business ever since; served
two years and five months during the late Rebellion in Co. B, 1st Ia. V.0.; married
Miss Orpha A., daughter of Capt. S. S. Dunn, May 18, 1870; she was born in Mt.
Carroll Tp., this Co., March 18, 1851; have three children; Etta, born July 8, 1871;
Bruce, Dec. 8, 1873; Beatrix, July 29, 1876.
Almon TAYLOR - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
Alonzo TAYLOR - Farmer; Sec. 1; P.O. Thomson; born in the Town of
Gilsom, Cheshire Co., N.H.. Oct. 18, 1808; came to Cook Co. in 1835, and to this Co. in 1852; owns 360 acres; married Miss Diana Barber, Dec. 8, 1831; she was born
in Franklin Co., Mass., Dec. 8, 1800, and died Feb. 27, 1870; have 6 children, 3 sons
and 3 daughters: Melissa (now Mrs. Geo. Cole), Joseph, Susanna (now Mrs. John
Cole), Frederick M., Almon, and Ida; lost 1 son, Alonzo, and 3 daughters: Laura, Kate and Jane.
Fred U. TAYLOR - Laborer; Sec.32; P.O. Thomson
John H. TAYLOR - Carpenter; P.O. Thomson
Joseph B. TAYLOR - Laborer; Sec.32; P.O. Thomson
M.F. TAYLOR - Farmer; Sec.24; P.O. Thomson
K. TIGH - Farmer; Sec.19 P.O. Thomson
Ned TIGH - Farmer; Sec 2; P.O. Thomson
Def. TOMLINSON - Farmer; S.1; P.O. Mt. Carroll
A.J. TREADWAY - Laborer; S.19; P.O. Thomson
F.TUTTLE - Farmer; Sec.12; P.O. Argo
Edward VALLETTE - Clerk; Thomson
J.O. VALLETTE - Merchant; Thomson; born in Berkshire Co., Mass.; came
to the -state, DuPage Co., in 1831; remained there until 1866, and then came to
this place; married Miss Clarinda A. Walker, in March, 1836; she is a native of
Livingston Co., N. Y.; they have two children, one son and one daughter: Eva and Edward D.
Herman VAN VEGHTEN - Farmer; Sec. 13; P. 0. Argo; born in Ticonderoga, Essex Co., N. Y., April 3,
1828; came to this Co. in 1849; owns 80 acres land, valued at $4,000; not married;
served one year and six months in the late Rebellion, in Co. K, 15th I. V. I.
Joseph A. WALLACE - Butcher; Thomson
G.W. WARFIELD - Farmer; Sec.23; P.O. Thomson
H. WARFIELD - Farmer; Sec.23; P.O. Thomson
Charles WELCH - Farmer and Stock
Raiser; Sec. 10; P. 0. Argo; born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., Jan. 28, 1828; came to
this Co. in the Spring of 1867; owns 211 acres of land, valued at $7,385; married
Miss Lyda P. DeGroff, July 1, 1848; she was born in the same Co., April 26, 1831;
they have ten Children: Mary, born May 20, 1849; John, June 26, 1852; Elisha,
April ii, 1855; Lucjnda July 14, 1859; Cornia, March 13, 1862; Lydia March 12,
1867; Charles Jan. 16. 1870; Edgar Aug. 21, 1872; Betsy, May 17, 1875; Frank, Oct. 16, 1877; lost one Son, Howard
Elisha WELCH - Farmer; Sec.10; P.O. Argo
Jonathan WELCH - Farmer; Sec.10; P.O. Argo
Lafayette WHITE - Restrauant; Thomson
J. WHITNEY - Farmer; Sec.11; P.O. Thomson
Eliazer WILLIAMS - Laborer; Thomson
Henry C. WILLIAMS - Cattle Buyer P. 0. Thomson; was born in Rutland Co., Vt., April 9, 1844; came to this
Co. in 1856; owns 240 acres 1873; married Miss Sarah Miley
Dec 25, 1871; she was born in Licking Co. Ohio, they have one sone and one daughter;
ALma born Sept. 1873, Hazen born June, 1877; served 18 months in the late Rebellion, Company C , 92d I. V. I.
H.H. WILLIAMS - Farmer' S.11; P.O. Argo
P. WILLIAMS - Farmer; Sec.19; P.O. Thomson
Alonzo WILLIE - Farmer; P.O. Thomson
J. WILLIS - Farmer; Sec.2; P.O. Thomson
Jeremiah WILT - Farmer; Sec.23; P.O. Thomson; born in Franklin Co., Pa.,
November 4, 1825; has been a resident of this Co. 12 years; owns 125
acres land; married Miss Rebecca Gordon, June 6, 1850; she was born
in the same place; have eleven children;
Calvin B, John F, Mary E, Annie K, Susan E, Martin R (might be Martha R.), Francis J,
Joseph B, Jeremiah C, Jacob and Samuel B.
D.E. WINGATE - Cattle Buyer; Thomson
