A. 0. ANDERSON, farmer, Sec. 22 and 23; P.O. Davis; born in Norway, July 16, 1835, and came to America in 1839, with his parents; the first land he bought was 40 acres, on which he made the improvements, and now owns 170 acres. Has been Path Master; in politics, Republican; in religion, Lutheran. His wife, Ingabor Knudson, was born in Norway, in 1834; came to America in 1860; they were married in 1862, and they have had eight children—Annie Mary, Julia, Olie A., Carrie, Charlie, Ingabor, Isabella and Jane, deceased. Has run a threshing machine for sixteen years; has a fine stone barn, 64x36.

SYVERT 0. ANDERSON, farmer, Sec. 23; P. 0. Davis; born in Stephenson Co., Ill., in 1841; living on the old homestead; has 90 acres of land; his father and mother were born in Norway; they are about 8O years of age. Syvert’s wife was Helga Gunderson; born in Norway, in 1859; they were married June 24, 1879. Halvor 0. Anderson, a brother, enlisted in the 72d I. V. I.. July, 1862, and contracted a disease from which he died; he was at the battle of Stone River.

JOSEPH AFFLERBAUGH, farmer, Sec. 35; P. 0. Davis; born in Berks Co., Penn., Dec. 10, 1809 ; came to Illinois Nov. 12, 1849 ; entered 40 acres of land and improved it; he now owns 600 ; a blacksmith by trade, has shop near the house. In politics, Democrat; in religion, Evangelical; has been School Director twelve years, and Path Master. His wife, Elizabeth Wise, was born in 1815, at Northampton Co., Penn.; married in 1835; have had twelve children—Nathaniel, in Nebraska; James, in Davis; Mary, now Mrs. Holgate, in Missouri; Sophia. now Mrs. Fink; Joseph, in Kansas ; Catharine, now Mrs. Grove, in Shelby Co., Ill. ; Susan, now Mrs. Straw, in Shanon; Thomas, in Nebraska; Harrison, at home; Annie, now Mrs. Snyder; Charlie, deceased; infant, deceased.

B. BELLMAN, retired farmer; P. 0. Davis; born in Lewisburg, Union Co., Penn., March 18, 1809; came to Stephenson Co. in June, 1852, and bought 120 acres, on which he made most of the improvements. Has been Supervisor for Rock Run Township for thirteen years, and has held other of the town offices. Member of Lutheran Church; has been Trustee and Elder for several years; in politics, Republican. His wife, Rachael Roush, was born in Union Co., Penn., at Mifflinsburg, in 1817 ; married in February, 1832; have had eleven children, seven living.

A. BEST, dealer in furniture and cabinet-maker, Davis;. born in Pennsylvania, Jan 30, 1853; came to Illinois with his parents and settled in Winnebago Co. on a farm of 120 acres; engaged in business in 1877. In politics, Republican; in religion, Evangelical. His wife, Emma Fisher, was born in Pennsylvania in 1856, and married in 1877 ; have had three children—Lydia, May, and infant (twin), died Oct. 17, 1879.

JOSEPH BINKER, farmer, Sec. 23; P. 0. Davis; born in Northampton Co., Penn., in 1843, and came to Illinois in the year 1872; bought 80 acres of land and made the improvements; has a good bank barn 60x34, also good house. Enlisted in the 153d Penn. V. I. in 1862, and mustered out in 1865. In politics, Republican in religion, Lutheran ; has been School Director. His wife, Malinda Kern, was born in Northampton Co., Penn in 1846 ; they were married in 1866, and have had seven children—Ellen, died in 1869; Edna, Frank, Jennie, Edgar, Flora and Willie.

J. L. BLACKMORE, dealer in drugs, paints and oils; born in Stephenson Co., Rock Grove Township, in 1843; worked on the farm until he went West, teaching school in Van Buren Co., Iowa, about one year; then to Kansas, and teaching about one year there; then returned to Davis, and engaged in drugs. In politics, Democrat; in religion, Liberal. His wife, Mary Haid, was born in Kansas in 1855 married in 1873.

MICHAEL BLIMM; , farmer, Sec. 33; P. 0. Dakota; born in Bavaria Germany, in 1821; came to America in 1836 to Erie Co., N. Y., and to Stephenson Co. in 1854; bought 5 acres, and his wife bought 40 acres, and they now own 120 acres, on which they have made good improvements; has paid some attention to the raising of bees. In politics, Democrat; in religion, Catholic. His wife, Mary Vingert was born in Fridevig, Germany; they were married in New York; have had thirteen children—John, at home; Mary, now Mrs. Eshed, in Missouri; Michael, at home, Anthony, at home; Eva, now Mrs. Barn, in Stephenson Co.; Joseph, at home; Mary Barbara, at borne; four deceased.

D. BOLLMAN, restaurant and wholesale liquor, stock and grain buyer, Davis; also keeps a fine stable of horses; a fine stallion, sired by Iron Sides and Messenger, and a jack. Born in Pennsylvania in 1829; came to Illinois in 1854; owns town property, and a large barn 30x40 feet. In politics, Democrat; in religion, Liberal. His father was born in Pennsylvania in 1801 ; his mother, 1803; and they now reside with him, as also does his sister.

URIAH. BOYDEN, farmer, Sec. 20; P. 0. Rock City; born in New York in 1808; came to Stephenson Co., Sept. 27, 1839; bought a claim of 160 acres, and now owns 152, on which he has made improvements; has two good springs of water on the place. Enlisted Aug. 14, 1862; discharged Dec. 21, 1862. In 1852 went across the Plains; remained about one year. In polities, Republican; in religion, Liberal. His wife, Elmira Snyder, was born in New York, 1811; married in New York, 1839; has had five children—Caroline, now Mrs. March; Ann Jane, died 1854; Eva Eliza, now Mrs. Bonebright; Lucinda, now Mrs. Keagie; Jane, died when young.

MARTIN BRENEMAN, born Aug. 28, 1784; died Dec. 24, 1837; Matty Breneman, born April 22, 1796, in Lancaster Co., Penn.; she was afterward Mrs. Shanton, and died Nov. 11, 1857; John Breneman, their second son, is now a farmer in Rock Run Township, Stephenson Co., Sec. 24; P. 0. Davis; was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Jan. 15, 1821; went to Ohio and settled in Medina Co., and remained there fifteen years, and then went to Stephenson Co. in the spring of 1867, and bought a farm of 110 acres, and has built a fine house with fine barn arid out-buidings; his wife, Catherine Cummings, was born inCumberland Co., Penn., May 2, 1826, and married Feb. 5, 1852; died. Nov. 30, 1879, and had three children—Mary, was born in Mediua Co., Ohio, Dec. 9, 1852, and is now Mrs. Kloster, in Douglas Co., Minn; John W., born Jan. 23, 1857, now at home; infant (deceased). In politics, Republican; in religion, Liberal.

DANIEL W. BRUBAKER, farmer, P. 0. Freeport; born in Lancaster Co., Penn., 1848; came to Illinois in 1851, and owns 90 acres of land; made all the improvements. In politics, Republican; in religion, United Brethren. Has been Pathmaster. His wife, Amelia Bockmier, born in Stephenson Co., 1854; married, 1874; had one child—Samuel 0. (deceased), 7 months and 22 days old.

WILLIAM H. BRUBAKER, farmer, Sec. 8; P. 0. Freeport; born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1840; came to Illinois in 1852, with his father, who bought 300 acres and made the improvements; his father died some time ago; he owns 90 acres of land. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Liberal. He enlisted, in the fall of 1863, in the 46th I. V. I., and served till the close of the war.

FREDERICK BUTICOFER, wagon and carriage maker, Davis; born in Switzerland, in 1836; came to America in 1857, and went to Wisconsin; then to Davis in 1868 ; owns town property. In politics. Republican ; in religion. Spiritualist. His wife, Christer Breithaupt, was born at Baden in 1848; came to America in 1853; married in 1866, and have had four children—Ida, Charles, Owasso and Clayton. He enlisted in the 95th I. V. I., at Harvard, McHenry Co., Aug. 2. 1862 ; mustered out at Springfield, Oct. 2, 1865 ; engaged at Vicksburg, Nashville, Mobile, Montgomery, and with Price in Missouri.

DR. F. A. BUTTERFIELD Davis; born in Rock Run Township in 1854; bought town property in Dakota; sold it and came to Davis. He attended Rush Medical College and graduated in the class of 1879—80. In politics, Republican, in religion. Presbyterian. His wife, Alice J. Martin, was born in Dakota Township in 1852; married in 1875; have had two children—Ada 0. and W. Ray.

DAVID CABLE, retired farmer, Sec. 9; P. 0. Ridott; born in Somerset Co., Penn., Oct. 30, 1803; came to Ohio in 1828, and then to Illinois in 1853; bought 160 acres of land and made most of the improvements; now owns 167 acres. In religion, Liberal; in politics, Republican. His wife, Barbara Hughs, was born in Pennsylvania in 1812; married in 1827, and have had twelve children, as follows: Hattie, now Mrs. Wolf, in Rock Run; Rebecca, now Mrs. McDonald, in Ohio; Jacob, in Rock Run Township; Louisa, deceased; David, in Grundy Co., Iowa ; Seth, in Ridott; William, at home with his father; Elinos, in Montgomery Co.. Iowa ; Wash, in Pierce Ce., Wis. ; Stephen, in Allen Co., Kan. ; Adeline, now Mrs. Welyer, on the old farm; Serafa, now Mrs. Martin, in Nebraska.

JACOB CABLE, farmer, Sec. 15; P. 0. Ridott; born in Knox Co., Ohio, in 1833 ; came to Illinois in 1853, a month in advance of his father; bought 47 acres, and now owns 62 acres, on which he has made the improvements. In poiitics. Republican in religion, Liberal. His wife, Sarah Ann Game, was born in Pennsylvania in 1837 ; married in 1854; have eight children—Laura (now Mrs. Morrison. in Iowa), Symantha (at home), Theodora, Wilson W., Charles, Emeline, Delbert and Ida.

WILLIAM CABLE, farmer, Sec. 9; P. 0. Ridott, born in Knox Co., Ohio, 1843; came to Illinois, 1853; owns 8O acres of land; made all the improvements; enlisted, 1864, in the 46th I. V. I., mustered out in 1866; in politics, Republican; in religion, Liberal; his wife was born in Somerset Co., Penn.; married 1869, in June; have had two children, Melvin and Angie E.

H. D. COLE, farmer, Sec. 3; P. 0. Davis; born in Erie Co., Penn., 1841; came to Illinois in 1864 with his father, who entered the land, and H. D. bought. the homestead of 80 acres, and has since bought 40, and made some improvements. In politics, Republican, and in religion, Methodist ; his wife, Diana Hoag, was born in Rock Run Township, Stephenson Co., in 1840; married in 1862, and has had nine children, six living— Charles Sidney, Frank Martin, deceased; John, deceased; Olive, Lottie, Guy, deceased; Roscoe, Archer W., Edward J.

R.E. COTHERMAN, miller and farmer, Sec. 5; P. 0 Rock City; born in Union Co., Penn., 1835; went to Ohio, remained about one year, then to Stephenson Co., and worked in Freeport, then in Green Co., Wis.; then in 1871, came to Rock Run, and bought the old saw and grist mill built by Michael Shane; the stone in this mill were brought to this country from Pennsylvania by Vanwenzler, who put them in a mill built at Cedarville, and these are the first stones brought to this county; when Adams built the new mill at Cedarville, he sold them to Shane, who put them in the mill at Rock Run, they are supposed to be over 100 years old; in 1877, he built a new mill; he also owns 63 acres, on which he has made some very fine improvements. Liberal in Religion ; in politics, Republican ; has been School Director. His first wife, Isabell Denins, born in Stephenson Co., married, 1856, died, March 7, 1862, in Wisconsin, and had four children—Charles F., Dixon T.. teacher at Baileyville; Jessie, now Mrs. Hoag; Tilly Bell,in Green Co., Wis.; Matilda Winkelbeck, born in Pennsylvania in 1846. married at Monroe, Wis., and have one child—Ida May.

S. J. DAVIS, farmer, Sec. 13; P. 0. Davis; born in Crawford Co., Penn., 1822; removed to Erie Co., Springfield, remained about one year, then removed to Illinois, Stephenson Co., to what was then known as Stackhouse, Camer and Flower’s Mill, located in Sec. 27; he bought a claim of the mill property, and owns at present 477 acres, with a fine three-story stone building with fine improvements; also laid out the town of Davis, named after this family. Was first Town Clerk, for eight years Assessor of Internal Revenue. His wife, Mary L. Ests, was born in New York in 1834; married in New York, in 1859; in politics, Republican; in religion, Liberal.

JOHN S. DAUGENBAUGH, farmer, Sec. 16; P. 0. Ridott; born in Center Co., Penn., 1838; came to Illinois in 1846, with his father; they bought 117 1/2 acres of land, on which they made improvements; afterward John S. bought 30 acres, and now owns 40 acres of good farm land, with good improvements. In politics Republican; in religion, Liberal. His wife, Nancy Hathaway, born in Stephenson Co., 1840; married in 1860, and had six children—Daniel, Robert, Franklin, Cora, Clara, infant, deceased.

CHRIST FEENY, farmer, Sec. 11; P. 0. Davis; born in Lippe-Detmold, Germany, in 1823; came to America in 1854; bought 40 acres of land, made the im­provements and sold it; bought 60 acres more, which he sold, and then bought 120 acres more. His wife, Amelia Beckmeir, born in Germany in 1835, came to America in 1855; married in 1857, and have nine children—Amelia, now Mrs. Gake; Mary, Henry, Mina, Louisa, Sophia, David. Frederick and John, In politics, Republican; in religion, Evangelical.

S. R. FOSTER, farmer, Sec. 20; P. 0. Rock City; born in Union Co., Penn., in 1833, and in 1847, with his father, came to Illinois, and now owns 76 acres and made the improvements of a substantial kind. His wife, Nancy Barber, born at Rock Run in 1839, married in 1858, and have five children—F. R., A. J., Jennie S., Charles J., Dora, deceased. Presbyterian in religion; Democrat in politics.

LOUIS GERMIAIN, farmer, Sec. 34; P. 0. Rock City; born in France in 1825, and came to America in 1855, remained in New York seventeen years, and in 1872 came to Illinois and bought 40 acres and has made the improvements; also some timber land. His wife, Mary Bussly. born in France in 1831 ; were married in 1854; in religion, Catholic; have had nine children, six living, and most of them away from home.

MARTIN GILLEN, deceased; born in Ireland; came to America in 1855, and remained six years in New York; then came to Stephenson Co., worked on the railroad, bought 80 acres of land and made the improvements; he died June, 1866. His wife, Catherine Kelly, was born in Ireland in 1822, and came to America in 1855 married in 1838, and had nine children—Margaret, now Mrs. Stinson; Michael, James, John, Owen, Ellen, Ed., Catherine, deceased; Eliza, deceased. Edward Suffran, her second husband, was born in Ireland in 1826, married in 1868, and died on Christmas Day, 1879. He had children by his first wife, and was in the war of the rebellion.

JOHN GLYNN, farmer, Sec. 13; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in Ireland in 1815 and went to England, remaining one year; he came to America, Stephen-son Co., and entered 80 acres; has now 300, and made some fine improvements; has a beautiful grove, fine spring of Water and stream on the land; also has a fine herd of Devon cattle. In politics. Republican; in religion, Catholic; has been School Director. He spent some years in California during the gold excitement in 1849. His wife, Mary Sowards, Was born in New York in 1844; married in 1858, and have had eight children—Katherine, James, Maggie,Tiidia, Rosa. Mary, Martin and Mike.

AARON GOLD, proprietor of hotel and retired farmer; P. 0. Davis; born in Northampton Co., Penn., 1820; came to Illinois in April, 1857; bought land two years previous to his coming, and made all the improvements, and now owns 80 acres in Sec. 23, and came to Davis and built the hotel in 1857, a very pleasant place near the depot of the C., M. & St. Paul R. R., also the post office. In politics, Republican; in religion, Lutheran. His first wife, Ellen Cokhoom, was born in Pennsylvania in 1828; married June 15, 1845; died March 20, 1874, the children are Matilda, Oliver Franklin Sidney, Harriett, now Mrs. Rossman. at Delmar; Janet Iva, Alice, now Mrs. Kunes, in Delniar; James E., at Milton, Iowa; John at home. William at home; Ellen S., died Oct. 5, 1868 ; Mable Clair. His second wife—Annie Marie Knolf, was born in Pennsylvania in 1830; married at Davis, Feb. 1, 1876.

J. H. GRAHAM merchant and Postmaster, Rock City; born in Northumberland Co., Penn., in 1824, and came to Stephenson Co., June, 1842; entered 240 acres, and iiow owns 353, on which he has made improvements of a substantial kind. He has bought grain on the Western Union, in his own name, younger than any other man on the line. His wife, Margaret Young, was born in Pennsylvania in 1835; married, in 1857, and have had eleven children - ten living at present.

CHARLES HAAS. farmer, Sec. 4; P. 0. Rock City; born in Germany, in 1830; came to America at the age of 9 years, and settled in Northampton Co., Penn., and in 1877 came to Illinois, and bought 61 acres, and has made part of the improvements. In politics, Republican; in religion, Lutheran. Enlisted in the 79th Penn. V. I., Oct. 8, 1861, and mustered out at the close of the war. His wife, Christina Kurtz, was born in Germany. in 1839; came to America, in 1862; married, in 1864, and had had four children—John, Andrew, Henry (deceased), Charles.

JOHN HOAG, farmer, Sec. 8; P. 0. Ridott; born in Susquehanna Co. Penn., in 1814; came to Illinois in 1836; made a claim and sold; bought 160 acres; now has 205 acres; made all the improvements of a fine brick house, barn, good running water and spring. In politics, Republican. In religion. Methodist Episcopal; is Trustee and Steward. Has not been out of office since the township was organized. His wife, Margaret Row, born in New York, Dutchess Co., in 1817; came West in 1838; married in 1839; have had nine children, seveu living—Henry, in Black Hawk Co., Iowa; Diana, now Mrs. H. D. Cole, in Stephenson Co.; Charles, at Storm Lake, Iowa; Alma, at home; Daniel, at home; Edward. at home; Olive, now Mrs. Stephens, in Black Hawk Co., Iowa; Betty and Alfred, deceased.

C. B. JOHNSON, farmer, Sec. 22; P. 0. Davis; born in Norway, in 1827; came to America in 1859, and went to Janesville, Wis., and worked at his trade, black­smithing; came to Rock Run and bought 48 acres of land, and made all of the improvements. In politics, Republican. In religion, Lutheran. His wife, Bell Peterson, was born in Norway, in 1824, and came to America in 1S59; married in 1852, and they have had six children—Mary, now Mrs. Heyday, in Dixon Co. Neb.; Peter, born in Norway; Charlie, Julius, Norris and Addie, at home.

ROAN JOHNSON, farmer, Sec. 4; P. 0. Dakota; born in Center Co., in 1818; came to Illinois in 1850; bought 160 acres of land, and now owns 430, and has made the improvements. In religion, Presbyterian, and Trustee of church. In politics, Liberal. His wife, Elizabeth Keil, was born in Pennsylvania in 1814; married in 1847, and have had one child—Mary Elizabeth, at home; they have an adopted son—George Kramer, taken at the age of 2 weeks. The first lumber he used in repairing the old log house was brought. from Mount Carroll, through the sloughs, taking one week for a trip.

JOHN M. KAUFMAN, cooper, Davis; born in Baden Baden, Germany, in 1823; came to America in 1846, to New York, then to Canada a short time, then to Cincinnati, Ohio, there about four years; then to Stephenson Co., in 1852, August, and worked at the carpenter trade, and in 1862 began coopering; has an extensive business in the manufacture of butter tubs; owns town property, and made the improvements, which are fine. In politics, Republican. In religion, Evangelical. His wife, Catharine Andres, was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, in 1843 ; married in 1863; have had five children—George Henry, in the shop; Annie, at home; Lena, at home; Edmond, at home; John, at home.

JACOB KEEHEN, farmer, Sec. 10; P. 0. Rock City; born in Prussia in 1830; came to America in 1853, to Illinois, and worked on the railroad; bought 40 acres of land, and now owns 75; made most of the improvements. In politics. Democrat. In religion, Catholic. His wife, Ellen Wertz, was born in Germany, Prussia, in 1841; married in 1859, Oct. 13. and have had five children—John, Mary, Barbara, Lizzie, and Barbara, deceased.

CHARLES H. KLIPPING, miller; P. 0. Davis; firm of Slagle & Klipping, Rock Run Mills; born in Florence Township, Stephenson Co., Ill., in 1856; worked on the farm about eight months and then learned the milling business in this mill; rented the mill and doing a fine business. In politics, Republican; in religion, Evangelical.

CONRAD KNOUP, farmer, Sec. 23; P. 0. Davis; born in Stephenson Co., Ill.; owns 80 acres of land. In politics, Republican; in religion, Liberal. His wife, Catherine Miller, was born in New York, in 1851, and married in 1871. Have had three children—Henry Edward, Doretta and Lizzie May.

HELLECK KNUDSON, farmer, Sec. P. 0. Davis; born in Norway; came to America in 1839, and remained in Chicago until July, 1841, when he came to Rock Run and remained about five months, and then went to Mineral Point, Wis., and served an apprenticeship as a harness-maker there about two years, and then came back to Rock Run and worked on the farm with his brother and mother; he and his brother Thurston made the improvements on the 126 acres of land which now belongs to Hellick, and he also owns 284 acres of land; the barn on the place is 36x50; good stone house and windmill. Has been Trustee, School Director and Pathmaster three different times. His wife, Caren Harrison, born in Norway, in 1626 ; married in 1855 died in 1856; second wife, Carrie Larson, born in Norway, in 1836 ; married February, 1860, and they have had seven children—Aneken Carine, born Oct. 1, 1860; Alice Lorine, born Jan. 14, 1862; Carrie Marie, born Jan. 16, 1864; Annie Christina, born Aug. 21, 1865; Knut Oscar, born April 13, 1667—died Oct. 6, 1867; Knut Oscar, born Oct. 4, 1868; Lars William, born Sept. 27, 1878—died Jan. 13, 1880.

THURSTON KNUDSON, farmer, Sec. 13; P. 0. Davis; born in Norway in 1825; came to America in 1842; to Iowa in 1842, with his father and mother; his father died on Lake Michigan and was buried in Milwaukee, in 1842: his mother bought a claim of 160 acres and made the improvements; his mother died Feb. 3,1880; Thurston now owns 198 1/2, and 20 acres of timber, in Winnebago Co.; he is now building a large barn 40x64 and eighteen-foot posts, with bank stabling, raised June 23, 1880. In politics, Republican; in religion, Lutheran. Has been School Director arid Path-master. His wife, Jane Ann Alara, was born in Norway, in 1840; came to America in 1853; married in 1857, Dec. 15; died May 8, 1875, and left nine children—Caro­line, at home; Johanna Malinda, Mary Ann, Nellie Cerinda. Charles Oscar, John Cornelius, Emma Louisa, Helen Sophia and Nels Wilhiem.

M. W. KUItTZ, general merchandise, Davis; born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1837; came to Illinois in 1869, and engaged in the mercantile business ; owns town property. In religion, Lutheran; in politics, Republican. Has been Town Trustee for five years, and School Director. His wife, Kate Markel, was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1849; married in 1862, and have hadseven children—Rolland, Howard M., Lilly, Bertha, Levi, died in Pennsylvania in 1864; Stella, Martin, Jr.

D. G. LASHELL of the firm of Young & Lashell, general merchants, Rock City; born in Loran, Stephenson Co., in 1849; his wife, Mary Rayner, born in Stephenson Co. in 1850; married in 1876, and have two children—Robert Alfred and George. Has been Town Collector; is now Secretary of the Rock Run Insurance Company, and School Treasurer.

J. LAUEK, farmer, Sec. 30; P. 0. Dakota; born Oct. 15, 1809, in Pennsylvania; came to Illinois in 1845; bought 133 acres and made the improvements; has also 87 acres in Dakota Township. Has been Pathmaster. In politics, Democrat; in religion Lutheran. First wife was Rebecca Sullivan, born Oct. 25, 1815, in York Co., Penn.; was married Aug. 16, 1834; died in 1849, aged 33 years 9 months and 21 days, and left eight children—Sarah Ann, deceased; Jacob, in Rock Run Township; William, deceased; Rebecca, now Mrs. Kline, in Kansas; John Andrew, in Hardin Co., Iowa, Peter Henry, in Illinois; George Samuel, deceased; David Silivan. Second wife was born in Schuylkill Co., Penn., April 24, 1831; married in 1851, and have had tell children—Catherine, Elisabeth, now Mrs. Cross, in Davis; Joseph William. at home; Martin Luther, at home; Moses E., deceased; Stephen A. Douglas, deceased; Edwin Deitz, Aaron Washington, Annie Mary, Leonard Marion. Martha Jane.

S. B. LEACH, farmer, Sec. 12; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in Maine, in 1845; came to Illinois in 1868. from New York City, where he had been to work for the Harlem Railroad; then went to Nora, Ill., and engaged with his brother in the carriage business; then to Winnebago Co., and bought a farm of 80 acres, and this he traded for property in Rockford, Ill., and went to work for the Rockford Water Power Company, and then to Pecatonica in the carriage business; from there to Stephenson Co., and bought 100 acres and made most of the improvements, and is now in Chicago to work for the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, as master mechanic. In politics, Republican; in religion, Free Methodist. He took the first locomotive into Western Texas, set it up and ran it. First wife, Fannie Dean, deceased, was born in Maine, and they had one child, William, now in Chicago, foreman in Hayes & Prentice’s, corner of Canal and Washington streets. Secoud wife, Harriet M. Westfali, was born in New Jersey, in 1829; married March 31, 1853, and have eight children—Henry, deceased; Garfield, deceased; Walter H., Porter F., Eveline W., Frank B., Fred B., deceased, and Richard C.

C. P. LEY, farmer, Sec. 9; P. 0. Dakota; was born in Warren Co., Ohio. in 1856, and came to Illinois in 1869, and bought 200 acres. In religion, Presbyterian; in politics, Republican. F. C. Ley was born in Warren Co., Ohio, in 1849; came to Illinois in 1869, and bought, in company with his brother, 1000 acres; they have a fine spring of water and a fine stream, which makes a fine stock-farm ; the place was bought from Zimmerman, one of the old settlers of the county.

CHARLES J. LILJEQUIST, painter, Davis; born in Sweden in 1841 ; came to America, in 1865; to Rockford, Winnebago Co., in 1866; then went to Mississippi and Tennessee; then returned to Rockford, and then to Davis in 1868; owns town property. First wife, Agner C. Lindebled, was born in Sweden, in 1842; married in 1866, and had one child, Agnes C.; wife died in 1867. Second wife, Sarah Regles, was born in Pennsylvania, in 1846; married in 1869, and had four children— Annie Nay, Clara A., Ada Adella, John Alfred.

JOHN LONG, restaurant and grocer, Davis; born in Buffalo, N. Y., in 1843; came to Stephenson Co. in 1846. with his father, who bought a farm, and also owns town property. Enlisted in 26th I. V. I., in 1861, and remained until 1864. In politics, Republican; in religion, Evangelical; one of the Trustees of Davis. His wife, Mary Alberstedt, was born in Germany in 1845; married in 1868, and had one child —Cora Adella.

K. J. LONG, dealer in furniture and burial cases; born in Bavaria in 1839; came to America in 1852, to Pennsylvania; in the fall of 1852, to Stephenson Co. At the breaking-out of the rebellion, he was in the regular army, stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; mustered out and enlisted in the 46th I. V. 1., September, 1861 ; discharged September, 1864; was in all the engagements from Donelson down the Mississippi; received commission in United States Regular Army as Lieutenant. Owns town property; is a carpenter by trade. His wife, Miss Mary Kaller, was born in Germany in 1849; came to America in 1852; married in 1865, and have three children —Jennie V., Elnora and Adella.

HENRY MAEIR, farmer, Sec. 15; P. 0. Davis; born in Germany in 1820; came to America in 1847, and bought 180 acres of land; made the improvements; also owns 30 acres of timber. His wife, Barbara Weber, was born in France in 1830; came to America with her parents; she married in 1848, and have eleven children— Henry, Matilda, now Mrs. Runta, in Iowa; Fredrick, John, Herman, Mary, Martha, Sophia, Louisa, Daniel and Wilhelm.

WILLIAM MYERS, farmer, Sec. 9; P. 0. Ridott; born in Germany in 1830; came to America in 1850, to Oneida Co., and remained about five years, and then came to Stephenson Co., at Freeport, in the railroad shops, and then, about nineteen years ago, came to this place and bought 40 acres of land, and made the improvements; now owns 285 acres, and a fine house, and other good improvements. Was in the army in the old country. In politics, Democrat; in religion, Catholic. Has been Pathmaster. His wife, Mary Terney, was born in Ireland, in 1835; came to America in 1845; married in 1855; have had four children—Henry, Ida, Clara, Annie.

WILLIAM S. NEIL, farmer, Sec. 7; P. 0. Dakota; born in Center Co., Penn.. in 1821; came to Illinois in 1855; bought 71 acres; in 1859, 35 acres more, and this spring bought 35 acres more, and made all the improvements; built a barn 40x36, with windmill, wagon-shed, 30x24 ; fine house. In politics, Democrat; in religion, Presbyterian. His wife, Jane Colgan, was born in Ireland in 1824; married in 1845; died in 1864, and have four children living; second wife, sister of Sarah Colgan, was born in Ireland in 1832; married in 1875; children by first wife—William, in Doniphan Co., Kan.; Isabel Smith, now Mrs. Neal; John S. and Mary E., twins.

ALEXANDER NIBLO, farmer, Sec. 14; P. 0. Pecatonica; born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1815; came to America in 1820, and to Stephenson Co. in an early day; he owns 160 acres, and made the improvements; only 25 acres of the place were under the plow; now has 100 or over cultivated. His wife, Emily Amelia Nay, was born in Scotland March 17, 1839, and have had ten children, four living—Maggie A., Thomas R., George S. and Abraham; John James was drowned in Rock Run, in sight of the house, while in bathing, June 25, 1869; when they first came to Illinois, they lived in the house in which the first white man lived with his squaw ; his name was American Mack.

S. OLSON, farmer, Sec. 26; P. 0. Davis; born in Norway in 1822; came to America in 1842. and worked for Mr. Marsh, in Stephenson Co., and worked here and there for about two years. then entered 40 acres of land, and now owns 233 acres, and has made fine improvements; there is a fine stream on the land. Was Pathmaster twenty years ago. In politics, Republican; in religion, Lutheran. His wife, Jane Knudson, was born in Norway in 1817; came to America in 1843; married in 1845, and have six children, two living—Isabell and Ola; Knud, deceased; Sarah, deceased; Knud, deceased; Knud, deceased; wife died April 24, 1856; second wife, Isabel Crerson, was born in Norway, in 1830; came to America in 1854; married in 1857, and have eleven children—Jane, born in 1857, died in 1858; Ezra, born in 1858, died Oct. 25, 1858; Jane, born in 1860, died in 1860; John, born in 1861, died in 1861; John, born in 1862, died in. 1862; Georgiana, born in 1864, died in 1864; Isabell, born in 1866, died in 1866; Ira, born in 1867; John, born in 1870, died in 1870; John and Johnnie, born in 1S73; John died in 1873.

JACOB ORTIL, general stock, Davis; born in Hesse Darmstadt, Erich, Germany, Nov. 3, 1840; left there and came to Illinois in 1852, and settled in Rock Grove on 200 acres of his father’s land, who died June 9, 1869, aged 69; his mother is still on the old homestead; Jacob engaged in the brick business in Eplay Ann for three years. His wife, Elizabeth WIlkey, was born in Wisconsin, in 1845, and married Nov. 20, 1862, and then worked the farm for three years, and in the fall of 1866, came to Davis and engaged in the present business, under the firm name of Smith & Orth; Smith remained one year and a half, when his brother bought him out, and the brother remained ten years. when Jacob bought out his brother. Have had six children—Ella M., the eldest daughter, was born in Rock Run, Stephenson Co., Sept. 7, 1863, and died Jan. 15, 1880, at the residence of Rev. H. Huetsier, of Naperville, Ill., aged 16 years 4 months and 8 days, while attending the Northwestern College; Ella was converted under the labors of Rev. W. H. Bucks, during a revival at Davis; her remains were brought home on the evening of the 15th, and on Saturday, the 17th, the funeral services were held in the Evangelical Church; services by Rev. W. H. Bucks, of Freeport, he taking the text from Matt. ix, 24; Nettie Laura, fourth child, was born at the village of Davis, and died Feb. 27, 1880, age 9 years 11 months 22 days; during her last sickness she requested that something be sung, and, when several stanzas of “I will sing you a song,” “We’re going home to-morrow,” “Sweet Bye-and-bye,” and “We shall gather at the river” were sung. she tried to sing too; but faint sounds could be heard, but they were from the heart and soul; she expressed a willingness to depart and be with Jesus and her sister Ella; Clara J., at home; Malinda, at home; Irene May, at home; Arthur J., at home.

PETER ROW, farmer, Sec. 8; P. 0. Ridott; born in Bethlehem, N. Y., in 1814; came to Illinois in 1838, and took up a claim of 160 acres, and now owns 200 acres; made all of the improvements; is paying considerable attention to the raising of bees. in politics, Republican; in religion, Liberal.

CHRISTOPHER SCHLEITER, farmer, Sec. 10; P. 0. Davis; born in Germany in 1820; came to America in 1857, and came direct to this place, and bought 86 acres of land; made all the improvements, and owns now 361 acres of land. His wife, Minnie Maeir, was born in Germany, in 1821; came to America in 1847, and have four children—Christopher, in Rock Grove Township; Henry, at home; Louisa, now Mrs. Nedemier; Hannah, at home. In politics, Democrat; in religion, Evangelical.

HENRY SCHLEITER, farmer, Sec. 10; P. 0. Davis; born in Germany in 1827; came to America in 1848; came to Illinois in 1848; bought and now owns 140 acres of land; made good improvements. His wife, Elizabeth Schrader, was born in Germany in 1828; came to America in 1828; married in 1850 ; have had nine children—Frederick, Mary, Martha, David, Elizabeth, deceased; Louisa, deceased; Henry, deceased; Daniel, John, deceased. In politics, Republican; in religion, Evangelical.

.JACOB SLAGLE, miller; P. 0. Davis; born in Northumberland, Co., Penn., in 1825; came to Stephenson Co. in 1865; bought 160 acres of land, and now owns 96 acres of land, including the mill known as the Rock Run Mill, situated on the Rock Run, half way between Rock City and Davis, doing a fine business; this mill was built, in 1854, by Catherine Epley. now residing in Missouri. His wife, Catherine Guist, was born in Pennsylvania in 1840; married in 1860, and have three children— Laura Alice, born Feb. 20, 1862—died Feb. 25, 1876; Dora Hester, born July 6, 1876; Walter Grant, born Nov. 12, 1872. In politics, Republican; in religion, Liberal. Enlisted in the Pennsylvania Battalion, June, 1864, and served six months.

D. B. SNIVELY, farmer, Secs. 14 and 15; P.O. Ridott; born in Franklin Co., Penn., in 1828; came to Illinois in 1865, to Adams Co., and to Stephenson Co. in 1869; bought 120 acres of land and now owns a saw-mill, known as the Rock Run Saw-mill; it was bought from John Josler; built fourteen years ago. In politics, Republican; in religion, Liberal. His wife, Elizabeth C. Layman, was born in Franklin Co., Penn., in 1834; married in 1852; have had four children—Benjamin, Henry, Albert, William.

SAMUEL STRONG, farmer, Sec. 15; P. 0. Ridott; born in Center Co., Penn., in 1828; came to Illinois in 1839; bought 45 acres of land in Eleroy Township; sold and came to Rock Run and bought 40 acres in Rock Run Township, 8O in Ridott Township, and has made the improvement; has a stream of water and good mill. In politics, Democrat; in reIigion, Free Methodist. His wife, Phebe Giliman, was born in Union Co., Penn., in 1820; came to Illinois in 1840; they were married in the fall of 1840, and have eight children—William, in Ridott; Esther, now Mrs. Willits, in Lena; Charles Edward, in Stephenson Co.; Oscar, at home; Matilda, now Mrs. Westimer; Emma; two infants deceased. Has run a thrashing machine for the last thirty-five years, and is still ready for the business of 1880.

S. W. TALLMAN, editor Davis Review; born in New York in 1852, Jan. 12; came to Illinois in 1878, Jan. 18, and engaged in the Review, at Davis, Ill.

WILLIAM TEMPLETON, farmer, Sec. 31; P. 0. Dakota; born in Union Co., Penn., in 1839; came to Illinois in 1844 with his parents, and they bought a claim of 160 acres, and made most of the improvements on the place; has a barn 36x67, with good bank stable, good spring of water, and in all a fine stock-farm; his father died several years ago. William is a Republican in principle, and, in religion, United Presbyterian. His wife, Amanda Frantz, was born in Center Co., Penn., in 1842; married in 1869, and have had four children—Annie P., Samuel P., Willie and an infant.

JOHN WEBER, farmer, Sec. 14; P. 0. Davis; born in France in 1833; came to America in 1838, with his parents, and they settled in New York, and remained about two years, then came to Wisconsin, and then, in November, 1844, came to Stephenson Co. and entered 160 acres, and made the improvements; he bought 80 acres of land, and paid about $600; on this place he made all the improvements, and has a fine stone house and large barn; now owns 237 acres of land, with good improvements. His wife, Mary J. Walker, was born in Center Co., Penn.; came West at the age of 17; was married in 1856, and have eleven children—Ellen, now Mrs. Mathews, in Iowa; Emma, George Franklin, Malinda M., Rosa, Clara, John H., Alice, Nettie, Charles, Lora. In politics, Democrat; in religion, liberal. Has been Pathmaster, Trustee and Justice of the Peace.

JOSEPH A. WEIR, farmer, Sec. 29; P. 0. Rock City; born in Berks Co., Penn., in 1835; came to Illinois in the winter of 1855—56, and then returned to Pennsylvania, and then, in 1857, returned to Stephenson County; bought 40 acres of land, and now owns 151 acres, and has made all the improvements fiom the wild land. In politics, Republican; in religion, Methodist Episcopal. His wife, Elizabeth Stewart, was born in Freeport, III., in 1840, and married in 1862; have had eight children —William S., Jennie, deceased; Joseph H., Charles Colfax, James H., Maggie Eliza­beth, Henry Kucher, George A., deceased. Alexander McKenny, an uncle of his, came to this county from the Galena lead mines, with Mr. Carnefix, in the year 1836.

MICHAEL WOLF, deceased; he was born in Pennsylvania in 1824; came to Illinois at an early day, and entered 40 acres, and at his death, owned 470 acres, and 160 in Nebraska; made the improvements on the first 40 acres. In politics, was Republican; in religion, Liberal. Died May 7, 1880, after a short sickness. His wife, Hettie Cable, was born in Pennsylvania, in 1829; married Feb. 19, 1856, and have had twelve children—Emma Alice, now Mrs. Foundray, in Indiana; Mary, now Mrs. Claws, in Rock Run; William, Charles, David, Thomas. Stephen, Newton, Susan, James; Franklin J. and Jacob, deceased.

PETER WOLF, farmer, Sec. 4; P. 0. Dakota; born in Center Co., Penn., in 1830; came to Illinois in 1855; bought 153 acres; now owns 40 acres in Sec. 32 and 40 in Sec. 28; made all the improvements. In politics, Republican; in religion, Methodist Episcopal, and a Trustee of Berlin church. has been Assessor, Town Collector and Road Commissioner; is School Trustee. His wife, Elisabeth Rowray, was born in Union Co., Penn., in 1829; married in 1848, and have had twelve children— George William, in Rock Run Township; John P. at home; James F., at home; Kate, now Mrs. Tate, in Buckeye; Lizzie, at home; Ellen, at home; Frank, at home Sally, at home; Eddie; at home; Volney Orin: Mary, deceased ; Charles, deceased.