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Ackley, Leman , farmer; P.O. Stanwood.

Allen, B. J. , nurseryman, Clarence.

Allen, P. G. , laborer, Clarence.

Alexander, Thos. , far.; P. O. Stanwood.

Anderson, H. N. , telegraph repairer, Clarence.

Anderson, Wm. , far., S. 20; P. O. Stanwood.

Averhoof, Wm. , shoemaker, Clarence.

Barinsky, John , wagon maker, Clarence.

Bartley, John , laborer, Clarence.

Baumann, John , farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. Clarence; was born in Bavaria, Germany, April 28, 1830; he came to the United States in 1854; he worked the following Summer in Portsmouth, Ohio; and then removed to Kane Co., Ill., remained there about six years, and then went to Michigan City, Ind.; remained there about three years and then returned to Aurora and remained about three years and to this county in 1868; owns 200 acres. He married Margaret Plunk in Jan. 1857; a native of the same place; have four sons and three daughters—Barbara, Fred, John, George, Louisa, Lydia and Henry.

Beach, James , basket maker, Clarence.

Beatty, J. W. , hardware, Clarence.

Bell, Howard , school teacher, Clarence.

Berryhill, A. F. , farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Clarence; was born in Greene Co., Ohio, Sept. 28, 1824; he came to this county Sept. 15, 1868; owns 208 acres. He married Miss Catherine Servis Dec. 4, 1845, a native of N. J.; have four sons and four daughters—Rebecca A., Matilda J., Leni L. F., A. Wesley, Frank, Claudie, Charley and Fay.

Bicket, T. M. , Sec. 26; P.O. Clarence.

Bisler, A. J. , far., S. 2; P.O. Clarence.

Bixby, Charles E. , speculator, Clarence; was born in the town of Danebridge, Chenango Co., N.Y., in 1827; came to this county in 1865. He married Miss Emeline E. Wilson in November, 1856, a native of Susquehanna Co., Penn.; no family.

Bixler, David , Sec. 3; P.O. Clarence.

Bixler, D. Wilson , S. 9; P.O. Clarence.

Bixler, Henry D. , S. 3; P.O. Clarence.

Blair, A. C.

Blair, Wm. H. , druggist, of the firm of Blair & McLenman, Clarence; was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, April 17, 1843; came to this county April 9, 1857. Not married.

Bradley, W. H. , bookkeeper, Clarence.

Brink, Henry , Sec. 13; P.O. Clarence.

Brink, Nicholas , teamster, Clarence.

Britcher, Jesse , farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Stanwood; was born in Kent, England; he came to the United States in 1849, and to this county in March, 1856; owns 160 acres. He married Miss Anne Smith April 4, 1855, a native of England; they have four sons and two daughters—Mary J., born May 25, 1856; James E., May 5, 1858; Sion, Aug. 4, 1852; Annie E., Sept. 20, 1865; Henry, Feb. 19, 1869; Fredrick E., April 2, 1872. Was Supervisor one year.

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Brown, G. S. , farmer, Sec. 6; P. Clarence; was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland, March 26, 1826; landed in the United States July 4, 1848; he worked about one year in Massachusetts, and came to this county in the Fall of 1848; when he came, he worked out as a farm laborer for $9.00 a month, and by hard work and economy has accumulated a nice property. Owns 160 acres in this county and 300 in Linn Co. He married Miss Sarah Stone, a native of Indiana, in 1858; they have four sons living—Edwin, Adam, Ivin and Charles.

Bromell, Mary G. , farming, Sec. 33; P. O. Clarence; widow of Wm., who was born in Devonshire, England, March 12, 1821; he came to the United States in 1840; and located in Canada; he came to this county in March, 1865. Mrs. B.’s maiden name was Nightengale, a native of England. They were married Dec. 4, 1850; he died June 10, 1874, leaving a family of one son and two daughters—Jane M., Harriet E., Wm. H. They own 160 acres.

Bromwell, Wm. , Sec. 33; P. O. Clarence.

Becker, Wm. , laborer, Clarence.

Boling, John N. , farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Clarence; was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Dec. 3, 1838; he came to this county March 25, 1869; owns 320 acres. He married Harriett Hoyman Dec. 27, 1864, a native of the same place; they have three sons and two daughters—Augustus J., born Sept. 23, 1865; Coella O., August 28, 1867; John F., Dec. 2, 1860; Nellie M., Aug. 30, 1874; he served three years and two months in the late rebellion; was First Lieutenant of Co. B, 16th O.V.I.

Bosworth, G. J. , Sec. 15; P. O. Clarence.

Boyer, J. , Sec. 29; P. O. Clarence.

Buchan, A. B. , painter, Clarence.

Burke, Mark, propr. of Clarence billiard hall; was born in Berwickon-Tweed, England, Oct. 11, 1844; lived there until about 20 years of age, and then emigrated to the United States, and came to Mechanicsville, Cedar Co., Iowa; he lived there about twelve years. Mr. B. is a mason by trade; he came to Clarence Jan. 25, 1867. He married Miss Mary E. Hyatt Dec. 26, 1868; a native of Fayette Co., Ind.; they have one son and one daughter—Mary A., born Nov. 17, 1869; James Mark, Sept. 1, 1873.

Burwell, David J. , laborer, Clarence.

Calkins, Amos, Clarence.

Calkins, Henry, retired, Clarence.

Calkins, Horace, laborer, Clarence.

Callor, F. V. , Clarence

Callor, Ira, Clarence.

Camp, Charles, Clarence.

Camp, S. S. , farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Clarence; was born in Otsego Co., N.Y., June 5, 1824; he came to this county in February, 1867; owns 200 acres. He married Miss Adeline Warring Feb. 26, 1854, a native of Cayuga Co., N.Y., and born Aug. 23, 1834; they have two sons and two daughters—Ella, born Oct. 7, 1856; Willard S., born June 12, 1860; Amey, born June 30, 1864; Walter, born Aug. 12, 1869. Holds offices of Township Trustee and Road Commissioner.

Campbell, E. O. , general store; Clarence; was born in Columbia Co., N.Y., in 1830; he came to this county Oct. 21, 1858; they remained in Tipton two and a half years, and then came to Clarence. He married Miss L. L. Sheldon in 1854, who is a native of Rensselear Co., N. Y.; no family.

Carpenter, Don A., Maj. (deceased). The subject of this sketch, whose portrait appears elsewhere, was born in Newville, Richland Co., Ohio, Dec. 14, 1829, and was educated in the common schools of that State. In his early life he was a pupil of Gov. Kirkwood, whose confidence and esteem he retained up to the day of his death. At the breaking out of the Mexican war, he became imbued with that patriotism which animated the older citizens, and although his youth prevented his admission to the ranks, he persisted in his efforts to join a company recruited in the neighborhood where he resided, finally succeeded, and served through the campaign with marked distinction. He came to Iowa in 1854, and by his native energy and noble bearing, soon became known as a young man of more than ordinary ability. At the breaking out of the war of the rebellion, he enlisted in the 9th I.V.I. as a private, but . . .

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. . . was soon promoted to Captain, and by his many noble deeds and acts of gallantry, contributed to make the 9th Iowa the pride and glory of the State. Mr. Carpenter was promoted to the rank of Major immediately after the promotion of Col. Vandever to the rank of General, and commanded the regiment a great portion of the time, and at the battle of Pea Ridge achieved for himself and command a renown as lasting as the records of this bloody and sanguinary struggle. Early in 1863, his health began to decline, until he reluctantly left the field for the hospital, and while there, hearing that his regiment was without a commander, in consequence of the death of the Colonel, he arose from his bed and assumed the command, and remained with his regiment until, in consequence of his declining health, he obtained a furlough to visit his family, expecting to recover. While at home, the people of Jones County unanimously nominated him for Senator, to represent them in the general assembly, which was prevented by his untimely death. He died Jan. 8, 1864, in the 34th year of his age, leaving a wife and one daughter. Mrs. Carpenter, nee Mary Aldrich, was a native of Orleans Co., N.Y., and was married June 18, 1860, and the daughter, Jennie, was born March 27, 1861.

Carson, W. W. , restaurant, Clarence.

Cartwright, A. C. , Sec. 6; P. O. Clarence.

Cassie, Wm. , farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Clarence; was born in Aberdeen Co., Scotland, April 21, 1828; he came to the United States and this county in the Fall of 1854; owns 160 acres. He married Miss Agnes Bisset July 21, 1854, a native of the same place, born Aug. 20, 1832; they have three sons and three daughters; lost two sons; Mary, born Feb. 28, 1856; Ann, March 18, 1860; John, Oct. 23, 1862; Elizabeth, March 19, 1863; Elspet, Oct. 5, 1865; George, June 15, 1873; Charles B., born Nov. 2, 1868, died Nov. 24, 1870; Charles A., born July 19, 1872; died Oct. 7, 1872.

Cappass, Harvey; P.O. Stanwood.

Chappell, Ferguson, proprietor of the Clarence Flouring Mill, Clarence, was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Oct. 20, 1821; he lived there until 35years of age, then emigrated to the United States and Cedar Co., Red Oak Tp., in November, 1851, and has been a resident of this county ever since; with the exception of one year; in 1859 he went to California by overland route; he engaged in mining, and was quite successful; has been engaged in the milling business in Clarence eleven years. He married Miss Ellen Melvin June 19, 1851, a native of Scotland; no family.

Chisholm, Wm. , farmer and dealer in imported Clydesdale horses, Sec. 12; P. O. Clarence; was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, about 1822; he emigrated to Canada in 1832; has been a resident of this county twenty-four years; owns 280 acres. In 1875, Mr. C. returned to Scotland for the purpose of importing some Clydesdale horses to this county, returning home with four; he took another trip in 1876, bringing home seven more, one being a thoroughbred. Oct. 5, 1847, he married Miss Margaret Begg, a native of Scotland; they have five sons and two daughters—James, Mary, Maggie, Alexander, William, Robert and Joseph.

Churchill, W. E. , tinner, Clarence.

Clancy, David, Sec. 7; P. O. Stanwood.

Clancy, James; P. O. Clarence.

Clancy, John, Sec. 5; P. O. Clarence.

Coates, Thos. , physician and surgeon, Clarence; was born in Ireland in 1836, and was raised in Onondaga County, N.Y., and was educated in the N.Y. Central College; he commenced the study of medicine in 1860, and graduated at the Rush Medical College of Chicago; has been a successful medical practitioner in the town of Clarence for the past fifteen years. May 8, 1866, he married Miss Emma S. Cross, born in York Co., Penn., in 1849; they have had four children; lost two—Thomas B. and Rose E., deceased; Jessie E. and Nellie L., now living.

Coe, E. W., farmer; P. O. Clarence; was born in Genesee Co., N.Y., Sept. 14, 1838; came to this county in the Fall of 1869. He married Miss Orphelia P. Case March 1, 1859, a native of Monroe Co., N.Y., born March 13, 1841; she died Nov. 6, 1871; they have one son and one daughter living;

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. . . lost three sons and one daughter—Helen M., born Jan. 3, 1861; Horace, May 15, 1862; Fletcher W., born Jan. 18, 1866, died May 2, 1866; Eveline V., born July 13, 1863, died May 10, 1871; Clarence E., born July 14, 1868, died Nov. 12, 1869; Howard I., May 5, 1870, died Feb. 2, 1873. He married again to Helen L. Case in October, 1873, a native of Monroe Co., N.Y. born March 18, 1842.

Coe, H. G., farmer and stock dealer; P. O. Clarence; was born in Ontario Co., N.Y., Jan. 7, 1826; he came to this county in June, 1853; owns 1,065 acres. Is Supervisor. In 1852, he married Miss Kate McClung, a native of the same county; they have two sons and two daughters—Clara, Isabell, Victor and Pliny.

Cosgriff, John , laborer, Clarence.

Cottrell, W. D. G. , of the firm of Bent & Cottrell, bankers, Clarence; was born in Denmark, Lewis Co., N.Y., in 1833, came to Iowa and this county in July, 1870. He married Miss Hannah Bent Sept. 29, 1857, a native of the same place; they have one son—Myron B., born Feb. 25, 1861.

Courtright, Geo. , laborer, Clarence.

Cousins, E. B. , Pastor Presbyterian Church, Clarence.

Constantine, John , far., Sec. 14; P. O. Clarence.

Crawford, C. A. ; farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Clarence.

Crocker, S. S. , of the firm of Crocker & Wilcox, patentees of the Wrought Iron Fence Post, Clarence; was born in Chautauqua Co., N.Y., June 6, 1831; he came to Iowa in March, 1854 and to this town in the Fall of 1860, and built the first dwelling house in Clarence; was Deputy Sheriff one term and Constable two terms. He married Miss Elizabeth Thomas July 4, 1856, a native of Canada; they have one son and one daughter—T. Romaine and Martha J. He enlisted in Co. K, 31st I.V.I., and was discharged on account of disabilities. Mr. Crocker is one of the patentees of the Eureka Nut Lock.

Crisman, Sam, laborer, Clarence.

Criswell, Moses.

Crow, J. R. , Sec. 34; P. O. Clarence.

Cruise, Benj. , retired farmer, Clarence.

Cruise, Daniel, P. O. Clarence.

Cruise, Robert, P. O. Clarence.

Curley, Thos. , laborer, Clarence.

Curley, Vinson, blacksmith, Clarence; was born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, May 31, 1831; he came to this county in October, 1859. He married Miss Mary Cruise Oct. 11, 1860; a native of Licking Co., Ohio; they have one son and two daughters—Martha, born Aug. 3, 1862; Eliza, June 28, 1866; Frank, July 24, 1870.

Dargity, George, Sec. 32; P. O. Clarence.

Davis, B. F. , farmer, P. O. Clarence; was born in Pasquotank Co., N.C., March 31, 1838; he came to this county July 3, 1845; located near Tipton; owns 160 acres. He married Miss Julia A. Layton, a native of Tippecanoe Co., Ind. Dec. 25, 1860; they have two daughters—Annie B., born Jan. 22, 1862; Lottie, Oct. 6, 1874. Was School Director one term.

Davis, J. A. , far., P. O. Clarence.

Decker, H. I. , far., S. 1; P. O. Clarence.

Decker, John, farmer, P. O. Clarence; was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, July 15, 1827, he came to the United States, and to Albany Co., N.Y., when about 3 years of age, and has been a resident of this town twenty-two years; owns 220 acres. He married Barbra, daughter of S. Westfall, June 25, 1854, a native of Albany Co., N.Y.; they have one son and four daughters—Katie R., born March 25, 1855; Mary, June 3, 1860; Carrie N., July 31, 1867; Cora L., Feb. 22, 1869; Edgar V., Aug. 1, 1873. Mr. Decker’s mother lives with him; Margaret Decker, born in Germany May 1, 1808.

Delamater, J. W. , retired, Clarence.

Dewolf, G. M. , S. 18; P. O. Stanwood

Dewill, Hiram, Sec. 4; P. O. Clarence.

Dewill, M. F. , Sec. 15; P. O. Clarence.

Dewell, Nathaniel, farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Clarence; was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Jan. 13, 1830; he came to this county in September, 1855; owns 468 acres. He married Miss Winnie McHowe, a native of Indiana; they have four sons and three daughters—Hiram, Frank, James, . . .

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. . . George, Clara, Ella and Daisy. Was Township Trustee six or seven years, Supervisor one term.

Dexter, J. J. , Sec. 5; P. O. Clarence.

Dicker, Hiram, stock and grain buyer, Clarence.

Dickinson, G. W. , jewelry store, Clarence.

Doyle, Pat. , laborer, Clarence.

Drake, J. E. , carpenter and joiner, Clarence; was born in Vermont Aug. 18, 1848; moved to Illinois in 1850, with his parents, and to Clinton County, Iowa, two years later, and to this county in the Fall of 1863. He married Miss Lydia E. Decker March 25, 1875, who is a native of Albany Co., N.Y.; they have a daughter—Mary, born Oct. 23, 1876.

Druse, Wm. H. , Clarence.

Earkin, Albert, Sec. 8; P.O. Stanwood.

Eastman, J. E. , wagon maker, Clarence.

Eldredge, Norman, farmer, Clarence; was born in Schoharie Co., N.Y., Dec. 29, 1827; he left there when 8 years of age, and was raised in Kendall Co., Ill.; came to this county in August, 1864; owns 640 acres. He married Miss Mary E. Davis Dec. 25, 1851, who is a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and raised in De Kalb Co., Ill., they have two sons and one daughter—George D., William B. and Minnie B. Was Mayor of Clarence two terms.

Elijah, Allen, far. and stock dealer, Sec. 34, P. O. Clarence; was born in Delaware Co., N.Y., Dec. 25, 1832; came to this county in the Fall of 1862; owns 500 acres. Married Miss Annie Nicholl Feb. 28, 1856, who is a native of the same county; they have two sons and two daughters—William, James H., Margaret J. and Jessie L.

Elijah, Edmund, far.; P. O. Clarence; was born in Delaware Co., N.Y., April 19, 1849; he came to Ogle Co., Ill., in 1856, and to this county in the Fall of 1862; owns 200 acres. He married Miss Mary Kent March 1, 1874, who was born in this county April 3, 1854; they have one son and one daughter—Arthur, born Dec. 10, 1874; Mary J., born Dec. 21, 1876.

Elijah, Thomas, retired farmer, Clarence; was born in Delaware Co., N.Y., Nov. 24, 1840; he came to Ogle Co., Ill., in 1856, and to this county in the Fall of 1862; owns 200 acres. He married Miss Mary E. Benson, Dec. 11, 1867, who is a native of Ohio; they have one son—Charles, born May 19, 1872.

Evans, C. A. , farmer; P. O. Clarence.

Evans, G. D. , dealer in agricultural implements, wood, coal, cement, etc., of the firm of G. D. Evans &Son, Clarence; born in the county of Cheshire, Eng., Nov. 27, 1809; came to the United States in 1849, and to this county in June 1865. Mr. E. also has a branch house at Tipton, and one at Mechanicsville. April 1, 1830, he married Ellen Gostage, a native of the same place, who was born Aug. 10, 1808; they have three sons and three daughters—Thomas, Margaret, now Mrs. David Westfall; Harriet, now Mrs. J. E. Squires; Wm. W.; Geo. D., Jr., of the firm, who is also express agent at Clarence and Tipton.

Evans, G. D., Jr. , Express Agent, and agricultural implements, of the firm of Evans & Son.

Fell, F. B. ; P. O. Clarence.

Ferguson, D. C. , miller, Clarence.

Ferguson, Hugh, Sec. 25; P. O. Clarence.

Ferguson, I. P. , Postmaster and attorney at law, Clarence; was born in Montgomery Co., Ind., in 1829; he came to this county in the Spring of 1855; was Supervisor two terms. He married Miss Persis Delamater, a native of Lewis Co., N. Y., March 30, 1856; have one son and five daughters—Manie E., born Oct. 2, 1859; D. Flavie, July 10, 1864; Helen M., June 3, 1866; Josie P., March 26, 1871; and Joseph P. P. W. C., March 22, 1867. He served in the late rebellion, Co. G, 31st I.V.I.; enrolled Aug. 6, 1862; mustered out April 7, 1863.

Ferman, Stone, Clarence.

Flausburgh, P. , Sec. 16; P. O. Clarence.

Flausburgh, Walter, farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Clarence; was born in Albany Co., N.Y., Nov. 5, 1821; he came to this county March 13, 1867; owns 161 acres. He married Miss Mary A. Furman June 14, 1851, a native of the same county; have ten sons—

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. . . Wesley, Oscar, Orlando, Robert J., James A., Elmer, Hiram, Garret V. L., Walter, Jr., and William.

Flausburgh, W. , Sec. 16; P. O. Clarence.

Fleagle, J. , Sec. 10; P. O. Clarence.

Frater, W., Dr. , veterinary surgeon, Clarence; was born in Scotland in 1808, he came to the United States in 1836; and located in Otsego Co., N.Y.; remained there some time; has been a resident of this county nine years. He married Miss Eliza Sill, a native of Otsego Co., N.Y.; they have one son and three daughters—Jessie, Abbey, William and Gracie.

French, A. , teamster, Clarence.

Frink, Allen, farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Clarence; was born in Albany Co., N.Y., Sept. 23, 1838; came to Illinois in 1846, and to the county in 1854; owns 170 acres of land. Married Miss Elizabeth Hobes Dec. 12, 1867, a native of Kendall Co., Ill.; they have one son and three daughters—Mary, born Dec. 7, 1868; Annie, Oct. 2, 1870; Helen, July 25, 1875; Allen, Jr., June 2, 1877. He served one year in the late war, in Co. E, 11th I.V.I.

Frink, E. O. , far., Sec. 1; P. O. Clarence.

Frink, E. P. , laborer, Clarence.

Frink, H. C. , farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Clarence; was born in Albany Co., N.Y., March 5, 1824; he lived there until about 24 years of age; and then moved to Kendall Co., Ill., in 1848; remained there about six years, and then came to this county and settled on the place where he now lives; in February, 1854, he entered his farm of 200 acres from the Government. Married Miss Helen Jobes Oct. 20, 1859, a native of New York; they have three sons and one daughter—Spencer, born Jan. 6, 1861; Sarah, Oct. 8, 1863; Lewis A., Aug. 31, 1870; Homer, Sept. 26, 1872; and Howard, Sept. 26, 1872; lost one son. Was Assessor four or five years; Township Trustee three terms.

Frink, Henry W. , retired, Clarence.

Frink, John D. , P. O. Clarence.

Frink, Wm. H. , Sec. 1; P. O. Clarence.

Galloway, J. B. , pastor U. P. Church, Clarence.

Gamble, William.

Gardner, S. H. , far., S. 10; P. O. Clarence; was born in Addison Co., Vt., Oct. 7, 1828; came to Ogle Co., Ill., in 1850; remained there four years, and then removed to Rock Creek Township, Carroll Co., and remained there until ’75, and then came to this county; he taught school for twenty-seven successive years; owns 160 acres. He married Miss Esther Heth, April 10, 1855, a native of Cattaraugus Co., N.Y.; have three sons and three daughters—Charles H., born April 8, 1857; Minetta, May 2, 1860; William, Dec. 7, 1861; Flora, Feb. 15, 1868; Rachel, Aug. 2, 1871; Edwin, March 27, 1876.

Garrison, Elijah, farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Clarence; was born near Olen, Jones Co., Iowa, July 7, 1837; he lived there until about 10 years of age; his parents then moved to this county and settled in this township; owns 160 acres and has one of the best improved places in the township. He married Miss Marion M. Shearer Sept. 30, 1860; a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, born in 1841; they have one son and four daughters—Dora E., born in 1863; Annie A., 1865; William R., 1868; Martha M., 1871; Effie B., 1874.

Garrison, T. J. , attorney at law, Clarence; wife born April 2, 1851, at Byron, Fond du Lac Co., Wis.; children are Lillian A., born Nov. 14, 1870; Edgar S., Jan. 10, 1873; Raymond D., April 9, 1875; owns 80 acres in Dayton Township, in Sec. 25.

Gortner, P. S., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Clarence; was born in Lycoming Co., Penn., May 24, 1831; came to this county in the Spring of 1857; owns 240 acres. He married Miss Mary A. Follmer Oct. 9, 1856, a native of the same county, born June 17, 1832; they have two sons and one daughter—Jacob B., born July 19, 1857; John F., Dec. 30, 1858; Mary M., Aug. 9, 1861. Was Township treasurer, one term and School Director, six years.

Grant, A. S., farmer, Sec. 10, P. O. Clarence; was born in Delaware Co., N.Y., July 7, 1824; came to this county in Feb. 1871; owns 120 acres. He married Miss Jane McGregor Feb. . . .

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. . . 18, 1858; a native of the same county; they have two sons and one daughter—Alexander, born Jan. 31, 1859; Kate B., June 23, 1861; John, July 24, 1866.

Graves, George, painter, Clarence.

Greig, James, farmer and dealer in fine imported horses; Sec. 15; P. O. Clarence; was born in Scotland, in 1824; he came to the United States and this county in 1864; owns 185 acres. Mr. G. has made three different trips to Scotland since coming here. He and his partner, Mr. Chisholm, went in 1875 and brought home four Clydesdale horses. They went again in 1876, and returned with seven more, and one thoroughbred. He has been married twice; first wife was Miss Jeanette Chisholm, a native of Scotland, and married Dec. 26, 1844; she died July 9, 1875, leaving a family of two sons and five daughters—John, Mary, William, Jane, Elizabeth, Annie and Jeanette. He married again to Louisa McMurry Dec. 28, 1876, a native of Canada.

Greig, John, , farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Clarence; was born in Canada Aug. 17, 1846; he came to the United States and this county in October, 1864; owns 160 acres. He married Miss Maggie Furguson Dec. 17, 1868; she was born in Red Oak, this county, Feb. 7, 1845; they have one son and two daughters—Jeanette Isabella, born Feb. 27, 1870; Maggie Jean, born Dec. 6, 1872; and James Fergus, born July 6, 1875. [name typed as written]

Greig, William, Sec. 15; P. O. Clarence.

Grimm, H. P. , butcher, Clarence; was born in Berks Co., Penn., in 1833; he came to Clarence in 1865. Nov. 8, 1859, he married Miss Rosa A. Liberling, a native of Lehigh Co., Penn.; have two sons and one daughter—Ida K. M., born Aug. 13, 1860; Douglass A., Oct. 8, 1861; Freddie J., March 31, 1873.

Hancock, Wm. , laborer, Clarence.

Hanson, C. , tenant, S. 24; P. O. Clarence.

Hanna, W. B. , merchant, Clarence; was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., April 12, 1833; left Pennsylvania when very young; removed with his parents to Holmes Co., Ohio, where he remained until 1845, and then went to Jackson Co., Iowa; located in this county in February, 1865, and has been in the mercantile business here ever since. In 1860 he married Louisa S. Gilman, a native of Fayette Co., Penn; they have two sons living—Frank M., and Fred S.; lost one daughter—Mary G.

Hart, Jerry, farmer, P. O. Clarence.

Haskins, E. D. , laborer, Clarence.

Hayden, John, laborer, Clarence.

Hecht, Fred, merchant and banker, Clarence; was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Feb. 13, 1836; he lived there until he was 19 years of age; he came to this county in the Spring of 1855, and engaged himself as clerk for Friend & Culbertson, and continued in their employ until 1861; he then came to Clarence, where he has since been engaged in the above business, starting under the firm name of Fred Hecht & Co; it then changed to Hecht & Reed, then Hecht, Reed & Co., and is now Hecht & Polley. June 8, 1865, he married Miss Maggie E. Bossert, a native of Hollidaysburgh, Blair Co., Penn.; born Feb. 3, 1840; they have one son and two daughters—Winnifred E., born Feb., 1867; Chas. Bossert, May 17, 1868; Ellen Louisa, April 28, 1870.

Hecht, John Sr. , was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, in the year 1800. He married January 12, 1826, Louisa Catherine Eisle, of the same place, born Jan. 12, 1802; they emigrated to West Newton, Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1832, where they have lived ever since; have raised a family of three sons and one daughter—John Jr., born in Wurtemberg, Germany; Henry, born in Westmoreland Co., Penn.; Fred, born in Westmoreland Co., Penn.; Elizabeth, born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., now Mrs. Capt. H. A. McKelvey, living in Chicago.

Heimer, Frank, S. 1; P. O. Clarence.

Henderson, Joseph, S. 20; P.O. Stanwood.

Henry, A. B. , S. 21; P. O. Clarence.

Henry, Frank, S. 21; P. O. Clarence.

Henry, J. , teamster, Clarence.

Heth, Jacob, S. 16; P. O. Clarence.

Hickey, John, farmer, Clarence.

Hills, Wm. P., physician and surgeon; was born in Stueben Co., N. Y., Nov. 27, 1807; he commenced the . . .

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. . . study of medicine at the age of 22, with Dr. Zenas Jackson, of Prattsburg, Steuben Co., N. J.; he graduated at the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, and commenced practice at the age of 27; he came to this State in May, 1852, and to this county in 1862. In 1832 he married Miss M. C. Jeffries, a native of Mifflin Co., Penn.; no family.

Hillyer, A. Ward, Justice of the Peace, real estate, collecting and insurance agent, Clarence; was born in Coshocton, Coshocton Co., Ohio, Jan. 28, 1842; he came to this county in July, 1863. He married Miss Nancy M. Whitson March 10, 1864, a native of Pennsylvania; have one son and one daughter, Mabel, born Jan. 4, 1865; James W., Aug. 15, 1868. Has been Justice of the Peace eight years, City Treasurer, two years, Tax Collector one year, City Assessor three years. He served one year in the late war in Co. A, 101st Ohio V.I.

Hoey, William N., farmer, S. 23; P. O. Clarence; was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Feb. 1, 1828; he came to this State and county in 1854; owns 160 acres; was Station Agent and Express Agent ten years after the railroad was first built and bought all the grain that was shipped from Clarence for one year after the road was completed, also dealt in lumber for five or six years. He married Miss Sarah P. Farmer, July 22, 1849, a native of Jefferson Co., Ohio; they have one son and six daughters—Mary, William, Ella, Abby, Annie, Emma, Eva. Has been Township Clerk and Township Trustee and held other offices of trust.

Hoffmeister, C. , laborer, Clarence.

Hoffnen, J. , tenant, S. 24; P. O. Clarence.

Hoyman, Wm. , farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Clarence; was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, Jan. 13, 1837; came to this county in September, 1867; owns 520 acres. He married Miss Julia A. Kerr Oct. 5, 1865, a native of the same county; they have one son and two daughters—Alice C., born July 13, 1866; Elmer B., born Feb. 2, 1868; Sarah E, born Dec. 2, 1873. He served two years and eleven months in the late rebellion, Sargeant of Co. G, 102d O.V.I.

Hufenheimer, A. , teamster, Clarence.

Imrie, John, D. , Sec. 35; P. O. Clarence; has eighty acres.

James H. W. , clerk, Clarence.

James, Fred C. , attorney at law, Clarence; was born in Bristol, Eng., in 1852; came to the United States when about 3 years of age; was raised in this county; he graduated in the Law Department of the Iowa State University, in 1875, and commenced practice in Clarence the same year. Not married.

Johnson, L. M. , Mayor and Station Agent, Clarence; was born in Perry Co., Penn., April 1, 1848; he came here July 6, 1863. Dec, 5, 1872, he married Clara E., daughter of E. E. Post, a native of Williams Co., Ohio; have one son—Charles E., born Jan. 10, 1875.

Juckett, F. H. , dealer in lumber, sash, doors, blinds, wood, coal, & etc., Clarence; was born in Whitehall, Washington Co., N.Y., Nov. 27, 1843; came to Clinton, Iowa, in 1865, and to this place in September, 1877. He married Miss Elizabeth Pettitt in October, 1867, a native of Schuylerville, N.Y.; no family. He served fifteen months in the late rebellion; belonged to the 77th N.Y.V.I.

Kane, John, laborer, Clarence.

Kane, Matt. , Sec. 29; P. O. Clarence.

Kasy, F. , tenant, Sec. 5; P. O. Clarence.

King, A. , tenant, Sec. 36; P. O. Clarence.

Kuhney, J. tenant, S. 13; P. O. Clarence.

Layton, James, painter, Clarence.

Layton, Wm. , blacksmith, Clarence.

Leslie, David, laborer, Clarence.

Lillie, Joel N. , proprietor billiard hall, Clarence; was born in St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., Dec. 27, 1839; lived there until 18 years of age, and then came to this county. He served three years, nine months and fifteen days, in the late war, in Co. D, 60th N.Y.V.I.; was Second Lieutenant. He married Mrs. Perliette Pinney, a native of the same county; have one son—Warren, born May 1, 1872.

Lord, Frank, farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Clarence; was born in Milo, Piscataquis Co., Me., April 25, 1848; he . . .

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. . . came to this county in February, 1867; owns 160 acres. Not married.

Lumsden, W. M. , tinner, Clarence.

Lynch, Michael, Sec. 30; P.O. Stanwood.

Lyon, A. P., Capt. , proprietor Pacific Hotel, Clarence; was born in the town of Jefferson, Schoharie Co., N.Y., June 22, 1829; he came west to Chicago in 1848; remained there twenty-five years. Was Quartermaster of the 156th Regt. I.V.I.; enrolled in the Fall of 1862, and mustered out in 1865; came to Clarence in September, 1877. He married Miss Henrietta A. Goodale, at Buffalo, N.Y.; she was born in Hartford, Conn.; no family; lost one son-Addison G., born in 1854, and died in 1856; buried in Buffalo, N.Y. Nov. 19th.

Lyon, Wakeman, retired, Clarence.

McConkie, S. , Sec. 14; P. O. Clarence.

McConkie, James, farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Clarence; was born in Richland Co., O., Nov. 23, 1840; he came to this county in April, 1866; owns 400 acres of land. Married Miss Gustus Camp, a native of Bradford Co., Penn.; they have one son and one daughter—George W. and Louella. He served five months in the late war, in Co. H., 15th O.V.I.

McGraw, R. , Sec. 29; P. O. Clarence.

McKibbin, Alexander, retired, Clarence; was born in the town of Argyle, Washington Co., N.Y., Feb. 18, 1811; came to Milledgeville, Carroll Co., Ill., in the spring of 1851; has been a resident of Clarence for the past ten years; engaged in the dry goods and grocery business until the 15th of June, 1877. He married Miss Margaret Crozier in 1842, a native of New York City; they have three sons and four daughters living—Catharine (now Mrs. P. B. Sylvester), John, George W., Margaret (now Mrs. James Snyder), Annie (now Mrs. C. W. Brown), Charlotte and James.

McLennan, J. , druggist, Clarence.

McLeod, Geo., attorney at law, Clarence; was born in Delaware Co., O., Jan. 22, 1838; came to Jones Co., just over the line from Cedar Co., May 5, 1855; has been practicing law here for the past six years. He married Miss Melvina Westfall May 4, 1863, a native of Schoharie Co., N.Y.; they have three sons—Charles, born Feb. 12, 1864; George, Feb. 28, 1866; Horace, March 18, 1870. Was Recorder two terms and Township Clerk one term. Owns 160 acres in Jones Co., and two dwellings in Clarence.

McLeod, J. R. , retired, Clarence.

Marcy S. , laborer, Clarence.

McNeil, Wm. , farmer and stock dealer, Sec. 26; Clarence; was born in New Boston, N.H., Aug. 1, 1822; came to this county and located on the place he now lives in January, 1858; owns 240 acres. He married Miss Sarah M. Barnes; she was born in Hillsboro, N.H., Aug. 10, 1830; they have four sons and two daughters—Scott, Kate A., Frank P., Fred, Dora, Dana.

Mechem, J. G. , farmer, S. 32; P. O. Clarence.

Miller, J. A. , Sec. 18; P. O. Stanwood.

Miller, Joshua P. , farmer, S. 17; P. O. Stanwood; was born in Susquehanna Co., Penn., June 14, 1840. He came to Illinois in 1868, and to this county in 1875; owns eighty acres. He married Miss Phines Warner Dec. 5, 1865, a native of the same county; they have no family. He served three years in the late rebellion in Co. H., 143d Penn. V.I.; was wounded at the battle of the Wilderness and also at Gettysburg.

Miller, J. H. , S. 17; P. O. Stanwood.

Miller, J. P. , S. 17; P.O. Stanwood.

Miller, N. B. , S. 17; P.O. Stanwood.

Miller, T. B. , farmer, S. 6; P. O. Clarence; was born in Holmes Co., O., June 9, 1841; he came to this county in the fall of 1865; owns 320 acres in this county and 100 acres in Jones Co. Served three years and three months in the late rebellion; enlisted in Co. B, 16th O.V.I., served two years of the time in the First Wisconsin Battery. He married Miss Leticia Corn in 1868, a native of the same county. They have three sons—Harlem, Harry, Arthur.

Miner, A. , farmer, P. O. Clarence.

Moon, J. , S. 29; P. O. Clarence.

Morrison, J. , livery stable, Clarence.

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Moriarty, E. J. , City Marshal, Clarence.

Mostallo, H. , S. 10; P. O. Clarence.

Murphy, C. , tinner, Clarence.

Murphy, J. , tinner, Clarence.

Munn, S. , laborer, Clarence.

Neely, J. W. , Justice of the Peace; also carpenter and joiner, Clarence; was born in Adams Co., Penn., Sept. 20, 1830. He came to the county in March, 1866. Been married twice; his first wife was Miss Maggie Weaver, a native of the same county; married in February, 1853; she died in July, 1854; married again to Miss Laura Farrer July 17, 1862, a native of New Hampshire, no family living; one son by first wife—Geo. W., born July 9, 1854, died in November, 1857; one son by second, who died in infancy.

Neely, S. M. , millinery and fancy goods, Clarence; was born in Adams Co., Penn., near Gettysburg, March 27, 1843; came to this county in the Spring of 1858. Married Miss Mary C. Wallace Nov. 27, 1865, and native of Sterling, Ill.; they have one son and three daughters—Elizabeth, born April 18, 1867; Charles M., March 7, 1870; Sadie F., Nov. 2, 1873; Mary Gertrude, Sept. 10, 1876.

Nicoll, Andrew, farmer, Sec. 4.; P. O. Clarence; was born in Scotland July 25, 1832; he came to the United States in 1839, and located in Delaware Co., N.Y,; remained there until February, 1868, and then came to this county; owns 240 acres of land. He married Miss Isabell McGregor Feb. 23, 1867, a native of Delaware Co., N. Y.; she died May 6, 1870. He married again to Nancy Claney, Nov. 14, 1872, a native of Ohio; two sons and one daughter by first wife—John A., David S. and Margaret M.; three sons and one daughter by second wife—Wm. E., Annie I., George C. and Robert J. Was Township Trustee two terms.

Peterson, C. , shoemaker, Clarence.

Perkins, W. W. , tenant; P. O. Clarence.

Phelps, L. , stock dealer and farmer; P. O. Clarence.

Phillips, Luther; P. O. Clarence.

Pike, John, carpenter, Clarence.

Pitigrew, Smith, Sec. 36; P. O. Clarence.

Polley, M. , merchant, of the firm of Hecht & Polley, Clarence, was born in Canada in July, 1835; came to the United States and to St. Louis in 1860; he remained there two years, and then came to this county. He married Miss Elizabeth Price in 1864, a native of Newark, N. J.; they have two children—Edwin A., born May 1, 1867; Lottie, Feb. 2, 1874.

Post, E. E. , proprietor Post House, Clarence; was born in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., April 23, 1810; left there in 1835, went to Buffalo, N.Y.; remained there five years, and then returned to St. Lawrence County, and remained there until 1855, and then removed to Toledo, O., and came to Clinton Co., Iowa, in 1859, and was there during the tornado in June 1860; came to this county in 1864. Feb. 9, 1834, he married Miss Sabrina S. Cobb, a native of Canada; have two sons and three daughters—Justina (now Mrs. George L. Richardson, living in Ohio), Louisa M. (now Mrs. Rev. E. B. Cousins), Eugene M., Fred A. (in the employ of the U.P.R.R., at Cheyenne), Clara L. (now Mrs. L. M. Johnson).

Porter, Robert, harness maker, Clarence.

Post, Eugene, laborer, Clarence.

Quivey, E. P. , baker, Clarence.

Quivey, J. B. , Sec. 22; P. O. Clarence.

Ralston, John D. , Sec. 17; P. O. Clarence.

Ray, Aug. , farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Clarence.

Reed, M. K. H. , stock and grain dealer, Clarence; was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, in 1824; he came to Jones Co. in 1854, and to this county in 1861; he and his partner, F. Hecht, own 800 acres. Was Mayor of Clarence one term. April 8, 1855, he married Hester O. Root, a native of Trumbull Co., Ohio; have three sons and two daughters—L.M., John, Clara M., Mary B., Fredie M.

Rigby, Joshua, laborer, Clarence.

Robinson, A. H. , farmer, P. O. Clarence.

Robinson, W. E. , farmer; P. O. Clarence.

Robinson, Wm. S., farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Clarence; was born in Dayton Tp., this county, Sept. 29, 1847; his . . .

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. . . father, Thomas, came to this county in 1844, and made this county his home up to the time of his death, which occurred Jan. 25, 1864; his mother died Feb. 5, 1877. He married Harriet McConkie Nov. 30, 1871, a native of Ohio; have two sons and one daughter—Wm., born Feb. 14, 1870; Ernest, born Aug. 26, 1872; and Irene, born Dec. 16, 1876; owns sixty-five acres; home farm contains 254 acres.

Robinson, Wm. T. ; P. O. Clarence.

Rodgers, N. W. , carpenter, Clarence.

Rogers, Abe; P. O. Stanwood.

Rogers, Jacob, retired farmer, Clarence; was born in the town of Sugar Loaf, Penn., Jan. 18, 1814; his parents moved from there, when he was about 2 years of age, to Luzerne Co., Penn., where he lived until about 10 years of age, and thence to Lycoming Co., Penn., where he lived until 1850, and then came West and located in Lee Co., Ill., where he remained until the Fall of 1865, then came to this county; owns 200 acres. He married Elizabeth Pennington in September, 1835, a native of Columbia Co., Penn., born Feb. 21, 1819; they have two sons and three daughters—Matilda J., born May 20, 1838; John H., Dec. 7, 1841; Addie V., April 25, 1845; Jesse P., March 29, 1853; Hattie B., Nov. 28, 1864.

Rossman, Geo. , stone mason, Clarence.

Rudy, N. , far., Sec. 25; Clarence.

Shearer, William , Sec. 16; P. O. Clarence.

Sawyer, Gabriel , farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Clarence; was born in Goshen, Orange Co., N.Y., April 21, 1815; came to this county May 30, 1863; owns 320 acres. He married Miss Elizabeth Watkins April 21, 1858, a native of Hamptonburg, Orange Co., N.Y.; have two sons and one daughter—Lizzie A., born May 17, 1859; John E., born Dec. 8, 1860; Calvin G., born Sept. 12, 1863. Has been Assessor five years.

Schaaf, Fred , clerk for Hecht & Polley, Clarence.

Scott, Milton , S.E.N.W. Sec. 23; P. O. Clarence.

Seaman, Alonzo , farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Clarence; was born in Broome Co., N.Y., Feb. 2, 1832; he came to Ogle Co., Ill., in 1845, remained there about one year, and then removed to Carroll Co., Ill.; he remained there until the Fall of 1868, and then came here; owns 167 acres. He married Miss Rebecca A. Rose in October, 1857, a native of Susquehanna Co., Penn.; they have one son and three daughters—Geo. R., born Oct. 6, 1861; Mary Emma, Aug. 5, 1863; Jessie E., Jan. 12, 1870; Rosa I., May 31, 1875.

Shettock, Wm. , laborer, Clarence.

Shuck, John , Sec. 28; P. O. Clarence.

Simmmons, E. B. , merchant, Clarence; was born in Richland Co., Ohio, March 9, 1833; left there and came to this county in the fall of 1852, and has remained here ever since; has been in the mercantile business here twelve years. April 2, 1857, he married Miss Minnie McLeod, a native of Delaware Co., Ohio; they have one son and three daughters—Parke, Louie, Nellie, Eva.

Simons, E. B.

Simpson, H. G. ; P. O. Clarence.

Sindlinger, S. , Sec. 1; P. O. Clarence.

Sisk, John , section boss, Clarence.

Sisler, Samuel , Sec. 31; P.O. Stanwood.

Smith, Frazer, laborer, Clarence.

Smith, Geo. E., druggist, Clarence; was born in Blair Co., Penn., October, 1837; he came to this county and located near Tipton in April, 1856; in February, 1869, he came to Clarence, and has been engaged in the above business ever since. Jan. 20, 1869, he married Miss Amanda Dickinson, a native of Ohio; they have two sons—Charles J., born Oct. 31, 1869; George E., Jr., born April 12, 1865. Was Town Recorder three years, and a member of the City Council two years.

Snyder, A. H. , wagon maker, Clarence.

Snyder, J. A. , merchant, Clarence, of the firm of Snyder & Co.; was born in Schoharie Co., N.Y., Dec. 30, 1848; he left there when 6 years of age, and moved with his parents to Whiteside Co., Ill.; he came to this county in August, 1869, and has been engaged in the mercantile business here ever since; they also have a branch house at Morrison, Ill., his brother being in charge. Oct. 2, 1872, he married Miss Maggie McKibbin, a native of . . .

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. . . Steuben Co., N.Y.; they have one son—James A., Jr., born July 26, 1873.

Spaulding, S. W. , baggage mstr., Clarence.

Spear, John, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Stanwood; was born in the county of Tyrone, Ireland, May 1, 1829; he came to the United States and Philadelphia in 1853; remained there two years and then came to this county; owns 320 acres. He married Miss Susan Smith Feb. 12, 1862; she is a native of England, born March 6, 1839; they have six sons and two daughters—James J., born Dec. 14, 1862; Robert J., Dec. 28, 1865; Margaret E., Oct. 21, 1867; Annie, Sept. 2, 1869; Charles W., Aug. 1, 1871; William S., Sept. 12, 1873; Elmer R., July 2, 1875; Benjamin I., April 6, 1877.

Springsteed, Mathew, farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Clarence; was born in Bethlehem, Albany Co., N.Y., Aug. 4, 1821; came to this county in October, 1857; owns 282½ acres. Has been married twice. His first wife was Miss Jane Hotaling, born in the same place Aug. 11, 1824, married Dec. 21, 1842; she died Dec. 18, 1854. Married again to Miss Jane E. Flansburg Dec. 11, 1855; born in the town of Burn, Albany Co., N.Y., April 17, 1825; by his first wife three daughters; lost one son and one daughter—Catherine E., born Feb. 16, 1845, died Aug. 12, 1846; Annie, Aug. 16, 1846; William H., July 7, 1849, died Nov. 19, 1853; Mary L., Dec. 16, 1851; Susan J., Aug. 20, 1854. Was Town Clerk a number of years, also Township Trustee.

Spry, J. T. , Rev., Pastor of M. E. Church; P. O. Clarence.

Stubbs, Wm. T. , Principal of the Public School; P. O. Clarence; was born in Franklin Co., Maine, March 15, 1839; came to Clarence and took charge of the public schools. He married Miss Abbie S. Owen March 12, 1868; she was born in Piscataquis Co., Maine, Oct. 29, 1839; they have one daughter—Daisey, born June 1, 1874.

Sturdevant, T. D. , dentist, P. O. Clarence; was born in Wyoming Co., Penn., April 6, 1834; came to Mendota, Ill., in 1861, and to this county in March, 1869. He married Miss Affie Treat June 26, 1866, a native of Eric Co., N.Y.; they have two sons—Victor and Harry.

Sturdevant, W. M. , S. 18; P.O. Stanwood.

Sylvester, P. B. , farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Clarence; was born in Lewis Co., N.Y., March 16, 1830; came to this county in November, 1867; owns 160 acres. He married Amelia Houghton Dec. 25, 1854, a native of the same county. He was married again to Miss Kate McKibbin Sept. 28, 1863, a native of Steuben Co., N.Y., have five sons and one daughter—Duane, born Aug. 2, 1857; George, March 26, 1867; Vinton, April 6, 1869; Emilo, Aug. 11, 1871; Bent, July 6, 1875; Thomas, June 27, 1877.

Sylvester, Seth, retired; P. O. Clarence; was born in Salem, Washington Co., N.Y., March 2, 1804; he lived there until 5 years of age; his parents then moved to Lewis Co., N.Y.; lived there until November, 1852, and then removed to Whiteside Co., Ill.; he remained there two years and then went to Carroll Co. and remained there until the Fall of 1867, and then came to Clarence. Was Mayor of Clarence. He married Miss Hannah Bent in 1829, a native of Lewis Co. N.Y., town of Denmark; they have one son and one daughter—P.B., Adeline E., now Mrs. T. O. Manning, living in Clarence in 1850. He went to California and was gone about one year and was quite successful. In 1860, he spent the Summer in the Rocky Mountains.

Tanner, Nathan, laborer; P. O. Clarence.

Thom, A. C., hardware merchant, Clarence; was born in Scotland in 1821; he came to the United States in 1842, and located in New York City, where he remained six years, working at his trade as carpenter; he came to this county in October, 1866, has been in business here one year. May 20, 1845, he married Miss Mary R. Merrill, a native of Canada. They have three sons and three daughters; lost one daughter—James A.; Elizabeth B., George M. F., Sarah J., Cicero C., Mary N., deceased, and Carrie L.

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Thomson, Robt. , retired, Clarence; was born in the town of New Scotland, Albany Co., N.Y., in 1825; came to Clarence in September, 1867; since coming here has been engaged in the hardware business. He married Miss Harriet Fidelia Nov. 19, 1855, a native of the city of Albany, N.Y.; no family.

Thompson, L. P. , dealer in fine bred horses and poultry, Clarence, was born in Addison Co., Vt., Nov. 19, 1836; lived there until 17 years of age, and then removed to Boston, Mass.; came to this county in October, 1873. In the Winter of 1876, he shipped ninety tons of poultry. He married Miss Eugenia Spalding, a native of Roxbury, Vt.; no family.

Turner, G. , tenant, S. 31; P.O. Stanwood.

Tonna, G. , S. 36; P. O. Clarence.

Vanderpool, J. N. , carpenter, Clarence.

Van Wormer, John H. , farmer, S. 9; P. O. Clarence; was born in Albany Co., N.Y., Dec. 12, 1837; he lived there until 1855, and then went to Stephenson Co., Ill.; remained there during the Summer, and then came here; owns 160 acres. He married Miss Martha Garrison Sept. 30, 1860; she was born in Jones Co., Iowa, Oct. 31, 1844; they have one son and one daughter—Mary L., born June 5, 1866; Homer, born March 23, 1869.

Warner, C. F. , farmer, Clarence.

Werder, A. , clerk, Clarence.

Westfall, David, farmer, S. 21; P. O. Clarence; was born in Ontario Co., N.Y., May 15, 1826; he came to this county in1866; owns eighty acres. He married Miss Elizabeth Evans June 11, 1859, a native of England. They have two sons and three daughters—Douglass, Nellie, Jerome and Mattie (twins), and Mary.

Westfall, S. , general business, Clarence; was born in Albany Co., N.Y., Nov. 22, 1804; left there in 1857, and moved to Walworth Co., Wis.; remained there three years, and then came to this county; has held the offices of Road Commissioner, Marshal and Constable. He married Miss Naoma Snyder Jan. 11, 1830, a native of Dutchess Co., N.Y.; born Oct., 15, 1800; she died Feb. 28, 1876; have one son and five daughters—Catlina, born Dec. 19, 1830; Mary J., born Dec. 21, 1832; Barbara, born Feb. 17, 1835; Daniel D. C., born Oct. 15,1837; Harriet A., born Jan. 20, 1840; Malvina, born Oct. 11, 1842; Matilda, born June 2, 1846.

Wightman, J. , retired, Clarence.

Wilkinson, H. , drayman, Clarence.

Wilkin, Noah, S. 5; P. O. Clarence.

Wilkins, S. C. , farmer, S. 19; P.O. Stanwood; was born in Windsor Co., Vt., June 25, 1836; he came to Ogle Co., Ill., in the Spring of 1857; he remained there until the Spring of 1868, and then came to this county; owns 500 acres. He married Miss Louisa Hollenbeck Jan. 20, 1868, a native of Stephenson Co., Ill.; they have two sons and one daughter—Alice, born Oct. 2, 1870; Jay, born Jan. 11, 1875; infant, born Sept. 27, 1877.

Wilcox, A. , wagon maker, Clarence.

Willer, G. , S. 12; P. O. Tipton.

Wilson, H. , far., S. 18; P.O. Stanwood.

Wilson, S. , cooper, Clarence.

Young, S. , S. 9; P. O. Clarence.

Young, Wm. , tenant, S. 9; P. O. Clarence.

Yule, E. D., M.D. , physician and surgeon, Clarence, was born in Cayuga Co., N.Y., in 1820; at the age of 23 he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Benj. Fordyce, of Scipio Center, Cayuga Co., N.Y.; he graduated at the Geneva Medical College in 1847; he came to Clarence in 1861. He was Surgeon of the 2d I.V.C. two years and a half, from June 1, 1862, until Oct. 1, 1864. He married Miss M. A. DeWitt Sept. 9, 1851, a native of Sussex Co., N.J. No family—lost one daughter.