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LOGAN COUNTY BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY

ORVIL TOWNSHIP 1878

Ackard George, renter, Sec. 25; O. Lincoln; dem; liberal; from New York
Adam William, renter, Sec. 14; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Pres; born in Scotland
Adams James, harness-mkr. Hartsburg; dem; liberal; from Illinois
Ahlrichs Frank, renter, Sec. 29; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; German Reformed; from Germany
Ailes James W. farmer, Sec. 35 north; P.O. Boynton, Tazewell County; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Alberson Fred, farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Germany
Alberts Henry, renter, Sec. 5; P.O. Emden; rep; Meth; from Germany

ALBERTS P. J. merchant, Emden; dem; Independent; born in Germany, 1844; he came to Tazewell Co. 1869, and to this County in 1872; married Alta Van Boening (Von Boeming?), in 1872, who was born in Germany; have two children living, Albert and baby; Helena died Nov. 4, 1877

Alexander John, farm hand, P.O. Lincoln; independent; liberal
Applegate A. A. farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; from Vermont
Arborts Bernert, renter, Sec. 4; P.O. Emden; independent; Meth; from Germany
Aston Jacob, farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Chris; from Indiana
Atkins George, works for Henry Beers; P.O. Emden

AUKES EHME E. physician and surgeon, Emden; independent; Pres; born in Germany, May 21, 1852; came to Tazewell Co. in 1867, and to this County, June, 1877; graduated as a druggist at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; in 1873 he left Germany, where he read medicine four years at Gottingen, Hannover

Barley C. renter, Sec. 20; P.O.Hartsburg; rep; Bap; from Pennsylvania
Barley Christian H. renter, Sec. 20; P.O.Hartsburg; rep; Bap; from Pennsylvania
Barley D. J. renter, Sec. 20; P.O. Hartsburg;rep; Meth; from Ohio
Barley Fred, farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; dem; from Maryland
Barley Maurice, farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Pennsylvania
Barngrover W. P. renter, Sec. 28; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; born Illinois
Barnum Ed. farmer, P.O. Hartsburg rep; liberal
Barnum Wm. H. farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Emden; dem; from New York
Beers Henry, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 4; P.O. Emden; owns 160 acres; rep; liberal
Behrends Berend, renter. Sec. 14; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Luth; from Germany
Beoming Von John, renter, Sec. 7; P.O. Emden; independent; Luth; from Germany
Bernds Mary Mrs. widow, renter, Sec. 6; P.O. Emden; Luth.
Berry Michael, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Cath; from Ireland

BETZELBERGER GEORGE GODFRED, farmer and stock-raiser. Sec. 32 north; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth; born in Germany, June 19, 1826; came to this County in 1853; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $10,000; married Mary Dettmir, in 1856, who was born in Germany; have nine children, four girls and five boys: John, born Oct. 18, 1857; Jacob Martin, Oct. 14, 1861; William S. May I, 1863; Lizzie, Oct. 20, 1864; Godfrity, Aug. 19, 1866; William Frederick, Jan. 13, 1868; Mary, May 31; 1870; Bertha, June 7, 1873; Carrie, Feb. 20, 1875

Bickmann Henry, farm hand; P.O. Emden; independent; Luth; from Germany
Bolson Wessel, renter, Sec. 32; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Bap; from Germany
Bowles David, farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Emden; rep; Chris; from Kentucky
Bowles William H. farmer. Sec. 2; P.O. Emden; rep; Chris; born in this state
Bradshaw Justus, renter, Sec. 14; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Brady Preston, renter, Sec. 25; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Ohio
Brady James O. wagon-mkr. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Brail Louis, farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; independent; born Illinois
Branstier D. blacksmith, Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Bredendiek John Wm. merchant, Emden; dem; Luth; from Germany
Brommer Barney, renter, Sec. 5; P.O. Emden; rep; Pres; from Germany
Broomer Eisse, renter, Sec. 8; P.O. Emden; dem; Pres.
Brummer E. J. engineer, Emden; rep; liberal; from Germany
Bruner Henry, farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; born Illinois
Bruner Wm. farmer. Sec. 26; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; born Illinois

BRUNS HERMAN, machinist, Hartsburg; dem; Luth; born in Germany, Feb. 10, 1838; married Antea Ewen, in 1865; she was born in Germany; have two children, Alide and Herman A; came to this county in 1874

Bruns R. H. blacksmith, Hartsburg; dem; Bap; from Germany
Cargon, Patrick , renter, sec. 31; P.O. Lincoln; independent; Cath; from Ireland
Carnahan E. L. school teacher, P.O. Emden;rep; Chris; born in Ohio
Carnahan William, constable, Emden; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Chenoweth W.F. renter, Sec. 13; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal
Claassen Albert, renter, Sec. 27; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Luth; from Germany
Conners John, laborer, Hartsburg; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Cremer Ese, renter, Sec. 31 north; P.O. Emden; rep; Meth; from Germany

CUNNINGHAM JAMES, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Pres; born in Scotland, Dec. 31, 1803; came to this county in 1870; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000; married Isabella Robison, in 1826, who was born in Scotland, Aug. 30, 1803; six children; those living are Jannet, John, and Mary

Cunningham John, farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Harisburg; rep; Pres; from Scotland
Darrow Dr. W. H. veterinary surgeon, Hartsburg; rep; Chris; from Connecticut
Davis E. B. works for J. T. Miller, rep; Chris.
Davis J. farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Cath; from Indiana
Davison Robert, farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Uni; from Virginia
Davison William, farms orr Sec. 26, lives in Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Deaton William, renter, Sec. 3; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; born in Illinois
Deethardt Martin, renter, Sec. 20; P O. Emden, independent; from Germany
Dettmer Christopher, renter, Sec. 22; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Luth; from Germany
Devrics Cornelius, renter, Sec. 21; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Germ. Ref; from Germany
Dickson S. J. carpenter, Emden; dem; Meth; from Tennessee
Dilkey Andrew, laborer, Hartsburg, independent; Luth; from Germany
Dixon B. renter, Sec. 36; P.O. Lincoln; rep; born in Illinois
Dixon Charles, renter, Sec. 36; P.O. Lincoln; rep; born in Illinois
Dixon Solomon, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Lincoln; rep; from Kentucky
Dobior K. farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; dem; from Ohio
Duginger Edward, renter, Sec. 31; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Cath; from Germany
Duke E. farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; dem; from Kentucky
Eagen John, farm hand, P.O. Lincoln; rep; from New York
Ebel Peter, renter, Sec. 23; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Luth; from Germany
Ecleberry J. W. renter, Sec. 34; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Ohio
Emdelman George, renter, Sec. 5; P.O. Emden; rep; Meth; from Germany
Engelson Henry, farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Luth; from Germany
Etmond John, renter, Sec. 9; P.O. Emden, independent; Luth; from Germany
Etmond Wiard, renter, Sec. 9; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Luth; from Germany
Farmer H. B. farms on Sec. 19; lives in Hartsburg; rep; Chris; from Kentucky
Ferrell Nathaniel, renter, P.O. Emden; dem; Chris; from Pennsylvania
Fisher J. farmer. Sec. 33; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from New York
Fitzgerald John, renter, Sec. 19; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Flinn Edward, renter, Sec. 32; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; from New York
Foerste F. W. farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Bap; from Germany

FOERSTE JOHN, farmer Sec. 27; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Bapt; born in Germany in 1830; came to this country in 1864, and to this county in 1865; owns 132 acres, valued at $5,300; married Caroline Sporkenback, 1858; who was born in Germany, 1841; have three children living: John. August, Charles; three are dead

Fogon George, renter, Sec. 29; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; from Germany
Foortmann H. Lammert, renter, Sec. 33; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; German Reformed; from Germany
Foortmann I. Henry, renter. Sec. 33; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; German Reformed; from Germany
Foortmann J. Henry, retired; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; German Reformed; from Germany
Ford Fred, farm hand; P.O. Hartsburg; independent
Friedricks J. T. restaurant; Emden; rep; liberal; from Germany
Gabler John, farmer, Sec. 31 north; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth: from Germany

GALLAGHER CLARK, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Emden; was born in Pike Co. Ohio, 1820; came to this county in 1865; owns So acres of land, valued at $4,800; dem; married Mary Houchens in 1847; from Virginia; have six children: Maxfield W., Elizabeth O., Emily U., Alfred W., Charles R., Stephen C.

Gallagher Maxfield W. lives with bis father; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Gallagher Alfred G. lives with his father; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Gamberling Cyrus, lives with his father; from Pennsylvania
Gamberling Fredrich, farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Gamberling J. A. renter, Sec. II; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Pres; from Pennsylvania
Gamberling David, farmer, Sec. ii; P.O. Emden; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Gilchrist David, farmer, Sec. n; rep; Pres; from Scotland
Gilchrist Jarnes, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Pres; from Rhode Island
Gilchrist Robert, renter, Sec. i; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Gilchrist William, farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Green John H. renter, Sec. 33 north; P.O. Emden; rep; liberal; from Massachusetts
Green John J, renter. Sec. 33; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from New York
Green Thomas G. renter, Sec. 33 north; P.O. Emden; rep; liberal

GREEN WILLIAM, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 33 north; P.O. Emden; born in England. March 12, 1810; came to this county in 1853; rep; liberal; owns 170 acres of land, valued at $10,000; married Jane Geddas. Aug. 14, 1832; she was born in England, June 12, 1810; have six children, four dead, and two, Thomas and John, living

Gumper George, laborer; P.O. Emden; Luth: from Germany
Hagen H.. renter, Sec. 19; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; from Germany
Hagen John, renter, Sec 19; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; from Germany
Hajenga II. P. renter, Sec. 19; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; German Ref.; from Germany
Hajenga Luck, renter, Sec. S; independent; Luth; from Germany
Hallman Henry, shoemaker, Emden; rep: Luth; from Germany
Hammitt O. II. P. postmaster, Emden; rep; Christian; from Ohio
Harbert Buhs, laborer, Emden; independent; Meth; from Germany
Hardy Daniel, renter, Sec, 21; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Massachusetts
Harms Harm, laborer, P.O. Emden; independent; Luth; from Germany
Harms Nanke. renter, Sec. 6; P.O. Emden; rep: Luth; from Germany
Harmsen Toni, renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Emden; independent; Luth; from Germany
Harts Rachel Mrs. boarding-house, Hartsburg; Pres.
Harts S. H. farmer, Sec. 36 south; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Pres; from Pennsylvania
Hatfield A. C. clerk for Klostmen, Hartsburg; rep: liberal; from Ohio
Hatfield Edward F. renter, Sec. 24; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Pres; born in Illinois
HATFIELD JOHN J. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 16; P.O. Hartsburg; born in Indiana, March 21, 1831; came to this county in 1855; rep; liberal; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $14,400; married Abigal C. Kitchen, Aug. 27, 1852, who was born in Ohio, Sept. 26, 1834; have ten children: Albert C., Edwin F., William, Sarah, Olive, Emma L., John, Mary L., Stephen K., Abigal C., living, and three dead

Hatfield R. teacher, P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Pres; from Ohio
Hatfield R. R. farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Indiana
Hayes James R. farmer, Sec. 33 north; P.O. Delavan; rep; Christian; from Ohio
Heeren H. renter. Sec. 18; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; German Reformed; from Germany
Helms Wm. renter, Sec. 33; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Henn Medard, renter, Sec. 32 north; P.O. Emden; independent; Cath; from Germany
Hitchell James, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Pres; from Scotland

HITCHELL JOHN W. farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Hartsburg, born July 4, 1845; rep; Pres; married Mary E. Williamson, Oct. 5, 1871; she was born June 20, 1844; have one child: James W. born Jan. 23, 1873

Hogue D. J. restaurant, Hartsburg; dem; liberal Hogue J. A. grocer, Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Horney I. A. blacksmith, Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Houston William, farmer, Sec.14; P.O.
Hartsburg; rep; Pres; from Scotland
Howser James W. farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Emden; rep; Chris.
Huskins Washington, renter, Sec.10; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Indskip James, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Emden; dem; liberal; born Ohio

JACKSON CHARLES D. farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Hartsburg; born in Ohio, 1825; rep; Chris; came to this county in 1849; owns 170 acres valued $8,500; married in 1855, to Mrs. Mary B. Musick, who was born in Indiana, in 1820; have five children living: John W., Phebe C., Willard, Permelia, Susie A., one is dead; he holds the office of school director

Johnson Henry, renter, Sec. 18; P.O. Emden; independent; Luth; from Germany
Jackson J. W. farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Chris; from Maryland
Jackson John W. renter, Sec. 26; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; born Illinois
Jackson Levi, renter, Sec. 34; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Maryland
Johns W. K. renter, Sec. ii; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; liberal; born Ohio
Kelsey James H. farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Emden; dem; Chris; from New York
Klason Geo. renter, Sec. 22; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; from Germany
Klockenga George B. renter, Sec. 4; P.O. Emden; independent; Luth; from Germany
Klockenga Henry, renter, Sec. 5; P.O. Emden; rep; Meth; from Germany
Klostermen John, dry goods and groceries, Hartsburg; dem; liberal; from Germany
Knochel Michael, renter, Sec. 32; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Cath; from Germany
Krommenga Menso, renter, Sec. 8; P.O. Emden; independent; Luth; from Germany
Kumrade John, renter, Sec. ig; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Luth; from Germany
Latham George, renter, Sec. 24; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; from Kentucky

LATHAM T. W. farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; born in Kentucky, 1864: came to this county in 1866; he enlisted Sept. 3, 1861, in the 20th Kentucky V. I., Co. C; was in sixteen engagements; was discharged Sept. 18, 1865; married Sallie J. Cochran in 1874, who was born in Virginia, in 1853; have two children: Minnie, born May 10, 1875, and William A., Feb. 11, 1877

LEACH J. T. farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; liberal; born in Indiana, Dec. 25, 1847; came to this county in 1865; married Signora Helen Pace, Dec. 28, 1871; she was born in Ohio in 1853; they have two children living and one dead

Lehling Peter, wagon mkr. Emden; rep; Bap; from Germany
Levell Wm. renter, Sec. 31; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Ley F. merchant, Emden; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Loda Louis Dr. Hartsburg
Lolling Albert, renter, Sec. 30; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Pres; from Germany
Lolling Henry, renter, Sec. 30; P.O. Hartsburg, independent; Pres; from Germany

LONGAN JAMES M. express agent and grain dealer, Hartsburg; rep; born in Pennsylvania, July 4, 1836; came to this county in 1862; married Harriet A. Minsker July 3, 1860; she was born in Pennsylvania, in 1838; have one child, Mary I., born April 12. 1861; holds the office of U. S. express agent, and deals in grain for A. W. Ray

Lubbers George, renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Germany
Lubbers Isaac, renter. Sec. 30; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; German Reform; from Germany
Lubbers Otto, renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Emden; rep; Bap; from Germany
Lubbers Reemt, renter, Sec. 30; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Bap; from Germany
Lutz Fred, renter, Sec. 7; P.O. Emden; rep; Meth; from Germany
Luts John, renter, Sec. 7; P.O. Emden; independent; Meth; from Germany
Maier Herman, renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Luth; from Germany
Maier Jacob, renter, Sec. 7; P.O. Emden; independent; Meth; from Germany
Manges Jacob, wagon mkr. Hartsburg; dem; Chris.
Manges Samuel, constable. Hartsburg; dem; Chris; from Indiana
Marr John E. rents of Mrs. Huston, Sec. 11; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from England
Martin Ira, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Chris; from Ohio

MARTIN J. H. farmer, Sec. U; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; born in Ohio, May 25, 1850; came to this county in 1876; married Jannie Leach Aug. 3, 1874, who was born Feb. 14, 1847, in Illinois; have one child, Charles E., born July 22, 1875

Martin James, farmer, Sec. 35 north; P.O. Emden; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania

MARTIN JOHN H. farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Hartsburg; born in Ohio, Feb. 10, 1844; rep; liberal; came to this county in 1863; he enlisted in the Second I. V. C., Co. K, and served from Oct. 1863, till Dec. 1865, and was in many engagements; married Emma Wertz Oct. 22, 1866; she was born in Pennsylvania, Oct. 6, 1846; have four children: Sudy M., was born Sept. 17, 1868; Effie M., Oct. 30, 1871; Edwin M., Nov. 22, 1873; and Lizzie V,, Oct. 28, 1876

Martin Wm. farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Pres; from Pennsylvania
Masch Charles, renter, Sec. 28: P.O. Hartsburg; Luth; from Germany
Masker S. A. farm hand; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Pennsylvania
Matlock T. F. physician, Hartsburg; from Indiana
Matlock John, farmer. Sec. 2; P.O. Emden; rep; liberal; from Indiana
Matlock William P. farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Emden; rep; Chris; from Indiana
McClellan Thomas, farm hand; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Pres; born Illinois

McCORMICK J. farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 9; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Pres; came to this county in 1861; owns 220 acres, valued at $13,500; holds the office of school-director; married Eliza McGowan in Walton-on-the-Hill, Liverpool, England, where she was born November 16, 1834. Have eight children: William W., born in Washington, D.C. January 25, 1860; John L., same place, February 10, 1861; James P., September 10, 1862; Robert N., November 29, 1863; Elizabeth G., June 7, 1865; Margaret J., November 7, 1866; Thomas T., October 19, 1869; Donald B., August 9, 1871; born in this county

McElhiney George, teacher; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; born Illinois

McELHINEY M. farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; born in Ohio, 1809; came to this county in 1853; owns no acres, valued at $6,600; married in 1846, to Catharine Reinhart, who was born in Germany, 1827. Have seven children living: Sebastian R., Mary C., Richard, George M., William H., James H., Peter V. Has been justice of the peace

McElkiney Richard, renter. Sec. 25; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; liberal; born Illinois
McMacth James, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Harts-burg; rep; Pres; from Scotland
McMullen Henry, lives with his father; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Cath; born in this county
McMullen John W. works for H. Shirley on Sec. 15; P.O. Lincoln; dem; liberal
McMullin» Michael, renter, Sec. 3; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Cath; from Ireland
McNish Robert, blacksmith and farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Pros; from Scotland
Meiger Seade, laborer, Emden; independent; liberal; from Germany
Meyer Tangus, renter, Sec. 21; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Ger. Ref; from Germany
Mickle John, druggist, Emden; rep; liberal; born in this state
Miles Marcus, farmer, Sec. 33 north; P.O. Emden; rep; liberal; from Vermont
Miller A. farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; from Indiana
Miller Fred, butcher, Hartsburg; independent; liberal; from Michigan
Miller Fred, retired; P.O. Hartsburg; from Germany
Miller Geo. W. grocer, Emden; rep; liberal; born in this state
Miller H. C. farmer, Sec. 36 north; P.O. Armington, Tazewell County; rep; liberal; born in Logan County

MILLER JOHN, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; born in this county, 1851; married Minerva Jackson in 1873, who was born in Maryland, 1853; have two children: Larrie L., born July 13, 1874, and Charles E., December 13, '75; he holds the office of road master

Miller John, retired; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; from Kentucky
Miller Thomas J. farmer. Sec. 36 north; P.O. Armington, Tazewell County; rep; Chris
Miller Win. B. grocer, Emden; rep; Chris; from Tennessee Montgomery Wiry, works for Joseph Vinren, Sec. 33 north; P.O. Emden; from Kentucky
Moore I. C. renter, P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Morris Jacob, renter, Sec. 34; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Mounts Joseph G. laborer, Hartsburg; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Mowry Charley, lives with his father; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Mowry James D. farmer, Sec. 35 north; P.O. Boynton, Tazewell County; rep; Meth.

MUSICK BERRY, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; born in Indiana in 1818; came to this county with his parents, the first settlers on Sugar Creek, in October, 1819; he has ever since resided on this creek; owns 322 acres, valued at $16,100; married Lucinda Bruner in 1840; she was born in Kentucky in 1821. They have seven children: Harriett, Sarah, James W., George H., Martha J., Mary L., Margaret I.

MUSICK H. A. farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; born in this county. May 28, 1851; married Maritta O. Chenovveth, January 25, 1871, who was born in Indiana, November 25, 1852. Have two children: Edwin B., born February 3, 1873: Lyman Claude, October 30,1874. He holds the office of school director.

Musick F. A. grain dealer, Hartsburg; rep; Chris
Musick J. R. farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; born Illinois
Nall Larkin, merchant, Hartsburg; dem; from Kentucky
Nail R. P. sewing machine agent, Hartsburg; dem; Chris; from Kentucky
Neef John, renter, Sec. 23; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Luth; from Germany
Neely Edward, farmer, See. 3; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from England
Nelems West, renter, Sec. 36 south; P.O. Lincoln; rep.
Nelling K. farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Pennsylvania
Nunga Fred, renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Germany

OHMART GEORGE W. wagon maker, Emden; rep; C.Pres; born in Illinois, Feb. 28, 1846; came to this county in 1852; was a member of Company B, 73d I. V. I. and in twenty-one engagements; was married to Olla Robinson, February 27, 1873; she was born in Mason County, 1855. Have two children : George R. born December 13, 1873, and Carrie D., October 3, 1875: his father was a native of Pennsylvania, and settled in Montgomery County, Illinois in 1842, where he remained three years; from there he moved to Menard County, Illinois, where he remained until he died, in 1852.

Olbers Geike, renter, Sec. 6; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth; from Germany
Olbers Wiecker, renter, Sec. 6; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth; from Germany
Oltsmans Anton, renter. Sec. 22; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; from Germany
Oltmans John, tailor, Emden; rep; Meth; from Germany
Oltmans Oltman, renter, Sec. 26; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; from Germany
Parton Peter, farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; dem.
Paul H. A. J. farmer, Sec. 34 north; P.O. Boin, Tazewell Co; dem; Chris.
Peterson Lend, rents of James Cunningham, Sec. 10; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth.
Pettzmann Fred, renter, Sec. 28; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Luth; from Germany
Pinneo Thomas, farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Pyne W. J. renter, Sec. 33 north; P.O. Emden; dem; Chris; from Indiana
Quiseberry C. W. farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Atlanta; dem; Pres.
Quisenberry H. C. fanner, Sec. 12; P.O. Atlanta; rep; Pres; from Kentucky
Ouisenberry R R. farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Atlanta; rep; liberal; from Kentucky
Quisenberry T. II. farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Lincoln; independent; Pres; from Kentucky
Rademacher Folker, renter; Sec. 23; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Luth; from Germany
Rademacher Alfred, renter, Sec. 5; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth; from Germany
Ralston Dr. J. P. druggist, Emden; rep; from Iowa
Ramsey James, renter, Sec. II; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; born in Ohio
Raney Jerry, renter, P.O. Hartsburg; dem; liberal; from Indiana
Reinholz Jacob, blacksmith, Emden; dem; Luth; from Germany
Reinholz L. renter, Sec. 19; P.O. Hartsburg, Ind; Luth; from Germany
Reinlander Peter, farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Cath; from Germany
Reinlon William, section boss, Hartsburg; independent; Catii; born in Ireland
Remmes Henry, renter, Sec. 18; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Germany
Remmes Jake, retired, P.O. Emden; rep; Bap; from Germany
Remmes Peter, renter, Sec. 29; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Bap; from Germany
Resse Charles, farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; from New York
Richards B. farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Hartsburg;independent; from Indiana
Rieke John, renter, Sec. 6; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth; from Germany
Riemann Tgark, renter, Sec. 7; P.O. Emden; independent; liberal; from Germany
Rihme John, renter, Sec. 31; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Ger. Ref; from Germany
Rihme Peter, renter, Sec. 31; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; German Reform; from Germany
Rinehart P. farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; liberal; from Germany
Ritchie John E. painter, Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Ritzhaupt Jacob, renter, Sec. 30; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Luth; from Germany
Robinson James, renter, Sec. 4; P. O. Emden; rep; liberal; from Indiana
Rodenberg F. W. Rev. Hartsburg; rep; clergyman; from Prussia
Roelfs T. renter, Sec. 8; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Meth; from Germany
Rohdel H. farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Emden; rep; Meth; from Germany
Rohdemaker T. renter, Sec. 31; P.O. Emden; dem; Meth; from Germany
Rohlps Harm, renter, Sec. 31 north; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth; from Germany
Roles Frank, laborer, Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Roles S. N. blacksmith, Hartsburg; rep; Chris; from Pennsylvania

ROSS GEORGE H. farmer, Sec. 27; lives in Hartsburg; born in Cass Co. March 3, 1845, and came to this county in 1871; rep; married Anna E. Gabbard Feb. 3, 1874, who was born in Sangamon Co. Dec. 19, 1855; have two children: Charles E. born May 28, 1875; and Ida M., Nov. 14, 1876

Rubens A. renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Ger. Ref; from Germany
Rubens Esdert, renter, Sec. 9; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Luth; from Prussia
Rudolph C. W. farmer. Sec. 25; P.O. Lincoln; born Illinois
Sampen Fred, renter, Sec. 8; P.O. Emden; rep; Meth; from Germany
Sarver Harvy, farm hand; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Bap; from Virginia
Scheets Jacob V. farmer, Sec. 35 north; P.O. Emden;dem; liberal; from Indiana
Scheets John, farmer, Sec. 35 north; P.O. Emden; dem; Chris; from Kentucky
Schenck Peter J. farm hand; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; from New York
Schmidt H. T. blacksmith, Emden; independent; Luth; from Germany
Schroder Henry, renter, Sec. 30; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Luth; from Germany
Scrogdon John, farm hand; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; born in Illinois
Sherwood Isaac, farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; from Maryland
Sherwood Jabez, renter, Sec. 14; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Meth; from Maryland
Sherwood Millard, lives with his father; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Ohio

SHIRLEY HENRY, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Hartsburg; born in Kentucky, Jan. I, 1841; came to this county in 1851; rep; Chris; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; married Martha Smallwood, April 18, 1869, who was born June 18, 1848; have two children: John H. born Sept. 26, 1871, and George A., Aug. 24, 1873

Shirley James W. farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; from Kentucky
Shivlar Thomas J. carpenter; P.O. Emden; dem; Meth; from Ohio
Slavens Charles, school teacher, Emden; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Smith Daniel, works for John Scheets; dem; Chris.
Snyder M. A. Mrs. boarding-house, Emden; Chris; from Ohio
Snyder I. H. clerk, Emden; dem; liberal; born in Illinois
Snyder William O. laborer, Emden; dem; born in Illinois
Sparks W. farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Indiana
Statenbecker Daniel, farm hand; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Pennsylvania
Stegen John, renter, Sec. 21; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Luth; from Germany
Steward David, renter, Sec. 24; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Pres; from Scotland

STEWART JOHN F. farmer, Sec, 10; P.O. Hartsburg; born in Scotland, March, 1826; came to this county in 1865; dem; Pres; owns 50 acres, valued at $2,400

Stockton William, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from New Jersey
Stonefer Daniel, renter, Sec. 12; P.O. Atlanta, rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Strade James, renter, Sec. 28; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris.
Stratmeyer Herman, renter, Sec. 23; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Meth; from Germany
Straughn Charles, farm hand; P.O. Harts-rg; rep; from Maryland
Sumner Elizabeth, Emden; Meth; born in Ohio
Sumner J. W. farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Emden; rep; Chris.
Sutfm James L. lives with his mother; dem; liberal; from Indiana
Sutfm Mary E. Mrs. renter, Sec. 24; P.O. Hartsburg; Meth; from Kentucky
Swilley Philip, carpenter, Hartsburg; dem; Chris.
Tammus Martin, retired; P.O. Emden; independent; Ger. Ref; from Germany
Taylor Abe, farm hand; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; from Ohio

TAYLOR GEORGE W. farmer and. stock-raiser, Sec. 9; P.O. Emden; rep; liberal; born in Pike Co. Ohio, Oct. 15, 1834; came to this county in 1868; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; has held the office of school director, and was in Co. C, 91st O. V. I. and in one engagement; married Rebecca Johnson, Oct. 22, 1861, who was born in Scioto Co. Ohio; have seven children, four boys and three girls: Charles Dugan, born Jan. 17, 1863; Wilburn, Feb. 10, 1865; Ona, Nov. 30, 1867; Harry, Feb. 4, 1869; Mary, Feb. 9, 1874; William, April 1, 1876; Carrie, Feb. 4, 1871, and died Sept. 14, 1872

Tholen Fiurk, renter, Sec. 31 north; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth; from Germany
Tholen John, renter. Sec. 31 north; P.O. Emden; rep; Luth; from Germany
Thomas George, renter, Sec. 29; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; from Michigan
Timm Henry, renter, Sec. 34 north; P.O. Emden; dem; Luth; from Germany
Timm John, works for J. Wiebers;dem; Luth; from Germany
Tolen John, renter, Sec. 18; P.O. Emden; independent; Luth; from Germany
Tolles Benjamin, works for Ed. Meely; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Updyke C. W. station agent and tel. opr. Emden; from Ohio
Vieberkorn William, renter, Sec. 23; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Luth; from Germany
Vinron Joseph, renter, Sec. 32 north; P.O. Emden; independent; liberal; from France
Walker G. T. renter, Sec. 27; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; born in Illinois
Wallace Thomas, works for D. Williams; P.O. Emden; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Ward P. grain merchant, Emden; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Watkins Aaron, laborer, lives on Sec. 16; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Wechler Berend, renter, Sec. 14; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Luth; from Germany
Wechter Wm. works for A. Oltsmans, Sec. 22; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; liberal; from Germany
Weiland Berend, lives with his father; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Meth; from Germany
Weiland John, renter, Sec. 22; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Meth; from Germany
Weiszhoof Fred, farm hand; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; from Germany
Wessels Heige, works for Etmont, Sec. 9; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Luth; from Germany
Wessels Klaas, renter, Sec. 21; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Luth; from Germany
Wessels Wessel, renter, Sec. 32; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Germany
Westfall John, farmer, Sec. 34 north; P.O. Emden; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Weubers Peter, renter, Sec. 7; P.O. Emden; independent; Luth; from Germany
Wheeler John, renter, Sec. 32; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Ohio
White W. H. farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Chris; from Kentucky
Wiebers John, renter, Sec. 34 north; P.O. Emden; dem; Luth; from Germany

WIEBURG, HENRY grain merchant, Emden; rep; liberal; born in Germany Oct. 13, 1847; came to this county in 1866; was school director several terms; has been in Emden two years in the grain business; handles from two to three hundred thousand bushels of grain each year; he also sells wagons, plows, coal, and other commodities; married Mary Groenewald in Jan. 1867; she was born in Germany in 1852; they have four children, three girls and one boy

WHALEN THOMAS, renter, Sec. 5; P.O. Emden; dem; Cath; born in Ireland; came to this county in 1868; married Marila Scammahorn, July 24, 1869; they have four children: Ellen, born July 16, 1870; Thomas, Dec. 23, 1873; William, March 12, 1875, and Johanna, Aug. 30, 1877

Wiggers Swister, renter, Sec. 29; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; German Reformed; from Germany
Wilken Wm. laborer, P.O. Emden; independent; Luth; from Germany
Williams David, renter, Sec. 32 north; P.O. Emden; dem; liberal; born in Ohio
Williamson William, farm hand; P.O. Lincoln
Wilson R. farm hand, P.O. Hartsburg; rep; from Ohio
Wilson R. C. renter, Sec. 13; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Wodetzky G. E. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Luth; from Germany
Woland Salomon, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Hartsburg; rep; Pres; from Pennsylvania
Woland Salomon J. attorney, P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Wolent E. R. meat market, Hartsburg; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Wollar Louis, renter, Sec. 34 north; P.O. Emden; rep; Chris; from Indiana
Wooley Wm. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Lincoln; dem; from Ohio
Wortmann Henry, renter, Sec. 24; P.O. Hartsburg; independent; Luth; from Germany
Wren M. N. teacher, Hartsburg; rep; Bap; from Ohio
Wyllie Alexander, lives with Wm. Adam; P.O. Hartsburg; Pres; from Scotland
Zurkhammer Fred, renter, Sec. 23; P.O. Hartsburg; dem; Luth; from Germany


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