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Biographical Directory

The following is a chapter from "The History of Jefferson County, Iowa", Pages 543-549, published by the Western Historical Company of Chicago in 1879.

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A B B R E V I A T I O N S.

agt ................................................. agent | mach .................. machinist
carp ..................................... carpenter | mech.....................mechanic
clk ................................................ clerk | mer .................... merchant
Co. ......................... company or county | mfr ............. manufacturer
dlr ............................................... dealer | mkr .......................... maker
far ............................................. farmer | P.O. ............... Post Office
gro .............................................. grocer | prop ................ proprietor
I. V. A. ..... Iowa Volunteer Artillery | S. or Sec. .............Section
I. V. C. ........ Iowa Volunteer Cavalry | st ............................. street
I. V. I. ....... Iowa Volunteer Infantry | supt ......... superintendent
lab ............................................. laborer | Treas ............... Treasurer

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LOCKRIDGE TOWNSHIP.

ACHENBACH, LUDWIG, far., S. 27; P.O. Four Corners.

ADMONDSON, L. P., far., S. 19; P.O. Salina.

ALLEN, A., far., S. 22; P.O. Four Corners.

ALLENDER, B. M., far., S. 7; P.O. Salina.

ANDERSON, A., far., Sec. 6; P.O. Salina.

ANDERSON, E. P., far., S. 16; P.O. Lockridge.

ANDERSON, H., far., Sec. 16; P.O. Salina.

ANDERSON, JOHN P., far., S. 26; P.O. Lockridge; born in Sweden Aug. 31, 1814; came to Jefferson Co. in 1846; owns 160 acres, valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss Sarah Anderson Feb. 1, 1851; she was born in Sweden Sept. 16, 1827; they have five children -- Susan, Leonidas, Sarah E., Mary E. and Albert, and two dead -- John L. and Theodore. Members of the Lutheran Church; Democrat.

ANDERSON, J. F., far., Sec. 28; P.O. Four Corners.

ANDERSON, P. M., far., S. 22; P.O. Four Corners.

BALDOZIER, JOHN, far., S. 1; P.O. Merrimac.

BANKHEAD, J., far., Sec. 27; P.O. Lockridge.

BANKHEAD, Wm., Constable, S. 27; P.O. Lockridge.

BATES, J. D., far., S. 17; P.O. Salina.

BECK, C., far., S. 16; P.O. Salina.

BENZON, J. S., Lutheran minister, S. 21; P.O. Four Corners.

BERRY, I., far., S. 7; P.O. Salina.

BERRY, S. T., far., S. 1; P.O. Salina.

BIGGERSTAFF, S., far., Sec. 31; P.O. Glendale.

BOGNER, H., far., S. 23; P.O. Four Corners.

BOGNER, V., far., S. 23; P.O. Four Corners.

BOOS, J., far., S. 15; P.O. Four Corners.

BORG, L., far., S. 22; P.O. Four Corners.

BOWMAN, L. P., far., S. 21; P.O. Four Corners.

BROMAN, P., far., S. 14; P.O. Lockridge.

BROWN, M., Coalport.

BROWN BROS. & CO., dealers in coal and merchandise, Coalport; owns 405 acres of coal land, located at Coalport, valued at $15,000; they make yearly shipments of 300 cars; own 480 acres in Dakota, valued at $1,500. M. B. Brown is a member of the I. O. O. F. Came to Jefferson Co. in 1859. The family of Browns are David, Ellen, William M., J. D., Susie A., L. B., G. W. and James.

BURGESON, P., far., S. 21; P.O. Glendale.

CARLSON, C. J., Jr., far., S. 9; P.O. Salina.

CARLSON, J., far. S. 5; P.O. Salina.

CARTER, M. F., miller, Lockridge; born in Waldo Co., Me., April 15, 1838; came to Jefferson Co. in July, 1858. Married Miss Debbie Heron Oct. 27, 1867; have four children -- Horace H. Fredrick D., Jessie M. and Wilson E. Mrs. C. was born in Clinton Co., Penn., in August, 1832. Mr. C. was in the 2d I. V. I., Co. E. Has mill property valued at $6,500. Republican.

CASSEL, ANDREW F., Sec. 20; P.O. Four Corners; born in Sweden Dec. 3, 1831; came to America in 1845, and settled in Jefferson Co.; his family are among the first Swede settlers in Iowa. Married Miss Louisa Peterson Nov. 13, 1857; she was born in Sweden Aug. 19, 1835; have six children -- Mary E., John W., Simon P., Andrew E., Clara S. and Esther. Members of the M. E. Church. Mr. C. held the office of Assessor five years. Owns 130 acres of land. Republican.

CASTILE, A., far., Sec. 19; P.O. Salina.

CASTILE, Isaac, far., Constable, Sec. 19; P.O. Salina.

CHILCOTT, Baker, far., S. 20; P.O. Salina.

CHILCOTT, R., far., S. 18; P.O. Salina.

CHILCOTT, Thos., far., S. 7; P.O. Salina

COLE, Chas., far., S. 23; P.O. Four Corners.

COLLINS, W., far., S. 7; P.O. Salina.

CROY, F. M., merchant, Glendale; born in Jefferson Co., Iowa, May 1, 1847; taught school for ten years, Married Miss Jennie B. Park April 15, 1866; she was born in Huntingdon Co., Penn, June 10, 1842; they have three children -- Francis O., Alanson M. M. and Clarence M. Democrat.

CUDDY, G. M., far., Sec. 36; P.O. Lockridge.

DAMM, MICHAEL, merchant, Glendale.

DALLNER, GEORGE, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Salina; born in Germany May 28, 1822; came to Jefferson Co. in 1846; owns 205 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; held the office of School Director. Married Miss Sophia Duttwiler Sept. 17, 1853; she was born in New York City Oct. 22, 1834. Members of the M. E. Church. They have nine children -- Amelia, born Aug. 3, 1854; Christina, born Jan. 26, 1856; Annie, born Dec. 15, 1858; Maggie E., born Oct. 18, 1861; Philip, born May 23, 1864; Mary I., April 17, 1866; Simon F., born Sept. 1, 1870; Hattie, born April 5, 1873; and Effa B., born Dec. 12, 1875; deceased -- Emma S., born June 3, 1868; Celestia, born June 3, 1868; others died in infancy.

DANIELSON, Albert, far., Sec. 26; P.O. Four Corners.

DANIELSON, F. O., farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Four Corners; born in Sweden Sept. 13, 1839; came to Jefferson Co. in 1845. Married Mrs. Matilda M. Peterson Sept. 2, 1866; have one child -- Della L. Mrs. D. has one child by former marriage -- Henrietta. Mrs. D. is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. D. served three years and two months in the 4th Iowa V. I., Co. B; was in most of the heavy engagements; at Pea Ridge, the first charge on Vicksburg, and the siege of Vicksburg, Arkansas Post, Jackson, Chattanooga, White Oak Mills, Resaca and Stone Mountain, and the march to Atlanta, and was under fire every day. Owns ninety acres of land, valued at $30 per acre, on which he has made all the improvements; has served as Constable and other township offices. Republican.

DANIELSON, John, far., Sec. 21; P.O. Four Corners.

DANIELSON, Peter A., far., S. 34; P.O. Lockridge.

DUNLAP, WILLIAM, far., S. 18; P.O. Salina; born in Adams Co., Ohio, Oct. 22, 1821; came to Jefferson Co. in December, 1870. Married Miss Mary DeWitt in 1844; she was born in Ohio, December 9, 1825; have eight children -- John W., Sarah E., Nannie J., Mary E., Emma A., Elmer E., Clara M. and James F. Mr. D. owns 210 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Members of the M. E. Church. Mr. D. has served as Justice of the Peace, and is a Republican.

EGGENBARGER, JOHN, far., Sec. 25; P.O. Four Corners.

EGGERS, Mark, far., Sec. 36; P.O. Lockridge.

EGLI, Jacob, far., S. 29; P.O. Glendale.

EGLI, John, farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Glendale.

EHEN, August, far., Sec. 21; P.O. Four Corners.

EHEN, Charles, far., S. 20; P.O. Four Corners.

EHEN, Jonas, far., Sec. 21; P.O. Four Corners.

EKWALL, J. F., far., Sec. 5; P.O. Salina.

ERICSON, Albert, farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Four Corners.

ERICSON, C. E., far., S. 6; P.O. Salina.

ERICSON, C. F, far., S. 5; P.O. Salina.

ERICSON, C. M., far., S. 35; P.O. Lockridge.

ERICSON, Eric M., far., Sec. 13; P.O. Four Corners.

ERICSON, G. L., far., Sec. 7; P.O. Salina.

ERICSON, Gustaf, far., Sec. 7; P.O. Salina.

ERICSON, John E., far., S. 14; P.O. Lockridge.

ERICSON, John, far., S. 35; P.O. Four Corners.

ERICSON, Swan, far., S. 19; P.O. Salina.

ESHELMAN, A. H., saw-mill, Sec. 11; P.O. Four Corners.

ESHELMAN, M. H., far., S. 11; P.O. Four Corners.

FALK, ANDREW J., far., Sec. 22; P.O. Four Corners.

FARMAN, C. A., far., Sec. 25; P.O. Four Corners.

FARMAN, J. P., far., Sec. 25; P.O. Four Corners.

FARQUER, J. H., far., Sec. 18; P.O. Salina.

FLANDERS, G. W., far., S. 34; P.O. Lockridge.

FORDICE, John, far., Sec. 7; P.O. Salina.

FRAZEY, Enoch, far., Sec. 17; P.O. Salina.

FREDERICK, Chas., far., Sec. 12; P.O. Merrimac.

FREEBERG, S., far., S. 9; P.O. Four Corners.

FROST. A., far., Sec. 22; P.O. Four Corners.

FROST, Chas., far., S. 22; P.O. Four Corners.

GABRIELSON, J., far., S. 17; P.O. Four Corners.

GAUZMAN, A., far., Sec. 14; P.O. Four Corners.

GAUZMAN, N., far., Sec. 23; P.O. Four Corners.

GRABER, C., far., Sec. 33; P.O. Lockridge.

GRABER, J., far., Sec. 23; P.O. Four Corners.

GRAFF, F., far., S. 36; P.O. Lockridge.

GRAFF, J., far., S. 24; P.O. Four Corners.

GREBE, L., far. S. 24; P.O. Four Corners.

GREKOW, J., far. Sec. 25; P.O. Four Corners.

GUSTAFSON, C. J., far., Sec. 8; P.O. Four Corners.

GUSTAFSON, J., far., S. 8; P.O. Salina.

HABER, MICHAEL, S. 14; P.O. Four Corners.

HANLEY, H., far., S. 34; P.O. Lockridge.

HANSON, B., far., S. 26; P.O. Lockridge.

HANSON, G., far., S. 26; P.O. Lockridge.

HAYES, J., section boss, C., B. & Q. R. R.; P.O. Glendale.

HEATER, E.; P.O. Glendale.

HENDRICKS, Jas. H., far., Sec. 31; P.O. Glendale.

HERON, DAVID; deceased was born in Scotland, May 1, 1804. Married Miss J. McGee March 28, 1828; she was born in Scotland Feb. 1, 1806; Mr. H. died Sept. 7, 1872, leaving a family of seven -- Agnes, David, Elizabeth, Mary J., John, Deborah A. and Theresa.

HERON, JOHN, far., S. 26; P.O. Lockridge; born in Clinton Co., Penn., Oct. 24, 1840; came to Jefferson Co. in June, 1857. Enlisted in 2d Iowa Inf., Co. E; served three years; was in the battles of Fort Donelson, Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, Atlanta and others. Elected as Senator of Jefferson Co. in 1877, by the Republicans. Member of the Free-Will Baptist Church; a leading Republican.

HILDERBRAND, M., far., S. 2; P.O. Merrimac.

HILDERBRAND, S., P.O. Merrimac.

HILLMAN, A. L., far.; S. 16; P.O. Four Corners.

HILLMAN, A. M., far., S. 22; P.O. Four corners.

HILLMAN, C. J., far., S. 16; P.O. Four Corners.

HITTS, J., far., S. 5; P.O. Salina.

HOESCH, J., far.; P.O. Four Corners.

HOLLANDER, A., far., S. 9; P.O. Salina.

HOPKIRK, DAVID, far., S. 35; P.O. Lockridge; born in Jefferson Co., Iowa, Nov. 17, 1850; lives with his parents, following farming. Is a Republican.

HOPKIRK, JOHN, far., S. 35; P.O. Lockridge; born in Scotland April 1, 1809; died June 28, 1875; came to Jefferson Co. in 1839; one of the early settlers of that county. Married Miss Jane Nicholson in 1842; she was born in Yorkshire, England, Feb. 8, 1810. Members of the Presbyterian Church. The estate owns 480 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Had five children -- William H., Beatrice, Isabel, John and David.

HOPKIRK, WILLIAM, far., S. 34; P.O. Lockridge; born in Scotland May 9, 1811; came to America in 1834; first settled in Rochester, N. Y.; came to Jefferson Co. in 1841; Married Miss Jane Redpeth; she was born in Scotland, August 10, 1813, and died Feb. 12, 1869; have seven children -- Elizabeth, Isabel, Annie, Mary, James, Lillie and Alexander; four deceased. Members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. H. was elected Representative of Jefferson Co. in 1869, re-elected in 1871, and again in 1873, and served two years; has been County Supervisor, and held other offices. Owns 360 acres, valued at $25 per acre. Republican.

HORTON, J. W., far., Sec. 6; P.O. Salina.

HORTON, S. T., far., Sec. 6; P.O. Salina

HOSTELLER, John, far., Sec. 10; P.O. Four Corners.

HOWARD, A., far., S. 31; P.O. Glendale.

JACOBS, JOHN, far., S. 4; P.O. Salina.

JARL, M., far., S. 16; P.O. Salina.

JOHNSON, A., far., S. 18; P.O. Salina.

JOHNSON, A., far., S. 16; P.O. Salina.

JOHNSON, A. F., far., S. 4; P.O. Salina.

JOHNSON, F., far., S. 19; P.O. Glendale.

JOHNSON, G.; P.O. Lockridge.

JOHNSON, J. F., far., S. 19; P.O. Four Corners.

JOHNSON, J. O., blacksmith, Four Corners.

JOHNSON, S., Lockridge.

JOHNSON, S., far., S. 8; P.O. Salina.

KELLY, WM., far., Sec. 27; P.O. Lockridge

KAUFFMAN, H. M., dealer in general merchandise, Four Corners; born in Cumberland Co., Penn., Nov. 14, 1820; came to Iowa City, thence to Keosauqua, and engaged in the nursery business two years; then to Sheridan, in 1854; was there three years in the same business. married Miss Hannah Peterson Feb. 26, 1854; came to Jefferson Co. in 1858, and engaged in the mercantile business in 1873; has five children -- Arthur, Adelia, Albert, Lillian and Edward. Mrs. K. is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. K. served as Assessor of Lockridge Tp. for eight years; is Township Clerk. Republican.

KETTERER, A., far., S. 9; P.O. Salina.

KING, S., far., S. 23; P.O. Four Corners.

KNERR, A., far., Sec. 3; P.O. Germanville.

KNERR, F. far., S. 4; P.O. Germanville.

KRUMHOLTZ, J., far., S. 24; P.O. Four Corners.

LANGNER, J., far., Se.c 22; P.O. Four Corners.

LARSON, A. J., S. 5; P.O. Salina.

LARSON, August, far., Sec. 9; P.O. Four Corners.

LARSON, C. P.; P.O. Four Corners.

LARSON, Jacob, S. 5; P.O. Salina.

LARSON, John, far., S. 23; P.O. Four Corners.

LAWRENCE, Wm., far., S. 12; P.O. Merrimac.

LEAF, A. P., far., S. 5; P.O. Salina.

LEAFGREEN, M.; P.O. Four Corners.

LEWACHER, A., far., S. 14; P.O. Four Corners.

LIBLIN, J., far., S. 20; P.O. Salina.

LEWELLYN, WILLIAM, Coalport; P.O. Lockridge; born in Glamorganshire, Wales, April 6, 1807; came to New York in 1827; two years after, to Pennsylvania. Married Mrs. Elinor McCutcheon Dec. 6, 1835; she was born in Ireland in 1801; died in 1873. Mr. L. came to Jefferson Co. in 1866. Married again, Elizabeth Heron, in 1875; she was born in Scotland, in 1816; she had three children by a former marriage -- Theresa, Charley and Minnie. Mr. L. is a member of the M. E. Church; Mrs. L. of the Baptist Church; Mr. L. is a Republican.

LINDBLOOM, Gustaf, far., Sec. 16; P.O. Four Corners.

LINDBURG, Olof, blacksmith, Lockridge.

LINDE, Jacob, far., Sec. 20; P.O. Four Corners.

LINDQUIST & SIGNAL, farmers, S. 19; P.O. Salina.

LINN, John, far., Sec. 16; P.O. Four Corners.

LONG, H. C., merchant, Salina.

LOOS, John, renter, Lockridge.

LOUTH, Simon, far, S. 24; P.O. Four Corners.

LOW, C. H., far., S. 20; P.O. Salina.

LUNDGREN, Andrew, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Four Corners.

LINDQUEST, G. E., far., Sec. 6; P.O. Salina.

LUNCHBAUGH, G. A.; P.O. Salina.

LYON, Frank H., far., Sec. 12; P.O. Four Corners.

LYON, P. W., far., Sec. 11; P.O. Four Corners.

LYON, S. H., far., Sec. 11; P.O. Four Corners.

McGUIRE, CHARLES, far., Sec. 3; P.O. Germanville.

McGUIRE, C. S., Germanville.

McGUIRE, T., S. 3; P.O. Germanville.

McMURRY, T., Glendale.

MICKEY, B., far., S. 28; P.O. Lockridge.

MILLER, H., far., Sec. 15; P.O. Germanville.

MONSON, A., far., Salina.

NELSON, A. P., far., Sec. 8; P.O. Salina.

NELSON, D., far., S. 6; P.O. Salina.

NELSON, G., far., S. 12; P.O. Germanville.

NELSON, G. F., far., S. 12; P.O. Four Corners.

NELSON, M., far., S. 6; P.O. Salina.

NELSON, S., far., S. 4; P.O. Salina.

NEWLANDER, C., far., S. 21; P.O. Four Corners.

OGDEN, E., school-teacher, S. 6; P.O. Salina.

OLSON, P., far., S. 4; P.O. Salina.

OLSON, S., far., S. 5; P.O. Salina.

OMAN, A., far., S. 5; P.O. Salina.

OMER, C., far., S. 8; P.O. Salina.

PALM, P., far., S. 23; P.O. Four Corners.

PAINE, E. J., merchant, Lockridge; born in Des Moines Co., Iowa, July 10, 1855; came to Jefferson Co., located in Lockridge, and engaged in the mercantile business July 29, 1878; keeps on hand a general supply of dry goods and groceries. Democrat.

PARK, G. N., far., S. 17; P.O. Salina.

PEARSON, G., far., S. 10; P.O. Four Corners.

PIERCE, A. R., Lockridge; born in Waldo Co., Me., Jan. 3, 1820. Married Miss Sophronia E. Ripley in September, 1848; she died in May, 1861; married again, Miss Julia Ripley in 1864; she died in 1872; has two children -- F. and Frank R. Mr. P. came to Jefferson Co. July 4, 1859; was elected Representative of Jeffeson Co. in 1861; but, thinking he could serve his country better, vacated his seat and went to the army as Captain of Co. M, 4th I. V. C.; served till (sic) the close of the war; was promoted to Major, and commanded the regiment in most of the heavy engagements, among them Guntown, Osage and Blue River, where the Fourth Cavalry made a gallant charge through Price's army, and had a hand-to-hand fight with sabers; the Major was wounded in the foot, also receiving a saber wound in the leg; mustered out in the fall of 1865. In 1867, was elected Representative of Jefferson Co; held that office four years. Maj. P. had several narrow escapes in his younger days; made a trip to San Francisco in December, 1849; had a fight with pirates off the coast of South America and barely escaped with their lives; was shipwrecked on Cape Verde Island, at which time was sixty-four days on a journey of usually fourteen days.

PETERSON, A. D., blacksmith, Salina.

PETERSON, A. A., far., S. 17; P.O. Salina.

PETERSON, A. P., far., S. 17; P.O. Salina.

PETERSON, A., farmer.

PETERSON, D., far., S. 19; P.O. Salina.

PETERSON, J., far., S. 6; P.O. Salina.

PETERSON, Nils, far., Sec. 10; P.O. Four Corners.

PETERSON, P. J., minister M. E. Church.

PETERSON, Swan P., far., S. 22; P.O. Four Corners.

POHREN, V., far., S. 9; P.O. Salina.

POHREN, J., far., S. 4; P.O. Salina.

QUICK, JOHN, stone-mason, Sec. 22; P.O. Four Corners.

RAUSCHER, FREDERICK, far., Sec. 22; P.O. Four Corners.

RAUSHER, Fred A., far., Sec. 15; P.O. Four Corners.

REED, D., coal-miner; P.O. Lockridge.

REEDER, LOUIS, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Four Corners; born in Baden, Germany, Jan. 22, 1812; came to Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1838; worked on the farm during the summers, and went to school in the winters; moved to Cincinnati in 1837; came to Jefferson Co. in 1842. Married Miss Margaret Steutcer July 3, 1843; she was born in Germany Aug. 17, 1826, and died in August, 1853; married again, Sallie Shanberger Oct. 3, 1854; she was born in York Co., Penn., June 24, 1820; have four children -- Charles L., Elmer E., Sallie M., and Caroline D.; owns 156½ acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; served as Representative from Jefferson Co. in 1856, nd was one of a committee that first organized schools in Lockridge Tp.; was the first Royal Arch Mason in Jefferson Co., has been a member for forty-two years; now a member of Blue Lodge of Fairfield, and the Chapter. Republican.

REUGNER, G., far., S. 18; P.O. Salina.

RILEY, H., far., S. 30; P.O. Glendale.

RIPLEY, JOSEPH O.; P.O. Lockridge; agent C., B. & Q. R. R., and express agent; born in Waldo Co., Me., Dec. 23, 1845; came to Jefferson Co. in 1851, and took the office of the C., B. & Q.; located at Lockridge, Iowa, in April, 1874. Married Miss Amy D. Dougherty Sept. 10, 1876; she was born in Jefferson Co., Iowa, Dec. 25, 1855. Member of the Free Will Baptist Church; Republican.

RIZOR, E., far., S. 33; P.O. Glendale.

RIZOR, J., far., S. 33; P.O. Glendale.

RIZOR, John, far., S. 33; P.O. Glendale.

ROSQUIST, J., Sec. 9; P.O. Four Corners.

RUBY, H. J., far., S. 4; P.O. Salina.

RUPP, J., Sr., far., S. 24; P.O. Four Corners.

RUPP, J., Jr., far., S. 24; P.O. Four Corners.

SANDBLOOM, J., far., S. 17; P.O. Salina.

SANDQUIST, A. P., tailor, Four Corners.

SCHEIBER, H,, far., S. 22; P.O. Four Corners.

SCHILLERSTROM, C. O., far., S.29; P.O. Glendale.

SCHILLERSTROM, G. O., far., S.29; P.O. Glendale.

SCHILLERSTROM, O., far., S.29; P.O. Glendale.

SCHNEIDER, C., Four Corners.

SCHNEIDER, J., far., S. 25; P.O. Four Corners.

SCHULTZ, A., Sec. 18, Salina.

SCHULTZ, C. J., Sec. 32; P.O. Glendale.

SHEFFEL, C., far., S. 13; P.O. Merrimac.

SHULTZ, J., far., S. 32; P.O. Glendale.

SMITH, A. G., coal-miner, Lockridge.

SIMMONS, W. R., far., S. 24; P.O. Four Corners.

SMITH, ELI, farmer and dealer in stock, Sec. 31; P.O. Glendale; born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Oct. 20, 1812. Married Miss Mary N. James, in January, 1832; she was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, May 31, 1816, and died Nov. 27, 1849; married again, Mary E. Hickenbottom, March 30, 1850; she was born in Adair Co., Ky., Dec. 5, 1827; Mr. S. has two children by his former wife -- Sidney, born Oct. 27, 1837; Wm. R., born May 1, 1847, and an adopted daughter, Lydia, born July 12, 1851. Mr. S. owns 172 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre, making most of the improvements. Member of I. O. O. F. and A., F. & A. M. Republican.

SMITH, Eric, far., S. 26; P.O. Lockridge.

SMITH, W. R., far., S. 28; P.O. Glendale.

SMITHBURG, G. A., far., S. 21; P.O. Four Corners.

SNOOK, C.; P.O. Salina.

SNOOK, A. A.; P.O. Salina.

SPRIGGS, J.; P.O. Glendale.

STAMM, D., far., S. 34; P.O. Lockridge.

STARR, C. J., far., S. 8; P.O. Salina.

STAUB, M., far., S. 4; P.O. Germanville.

STEER, D., far., S. 36; P.O. Lockridge.

STEPHENSON, JOHN, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Four Corners; born in England Aug. 21, 1833; came to York State, thence to Cincinnati, Ohio, thence to Jefferson Co., May 2, 1841. Married Miss Matilda Davidson Dec. 1, 1855; she was born in Sweden May 7, 1835; they have three children -- Adelia, Geo. E. and Effie E.; lost one -- Frank. Mr. S. owns 62 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Has served as County Supervisor, and held the office of Trustee. His father was Representative of Jefferson Co. in 1854. Republican.

STEPHENSON, S., far., Sec. 26; P.O. Lockridge.

STEWART, J. M., P.O. Glendale.

SWANSON, Alfred; P.O. Lockridge.

SWANSON, Jonas, far., Sec. 3; P.O. Four Corners.

SWANSON, Oliver, far., S. 26; P.O. Lockridge.

TEETER, DAVID, Salina.

TEETER, Elliott, Salina.

TEETER, N., far., Sec. 33; P.O. Glendale.

THURESON, J., far., S. 7; P.O. Salina.

TOOTHAKER, Frederick, far., S. 31; P.O. Glendale.

TOOTHACKER, JOHN, retired, Lockridge; born in Hancock Co., Me.; Aug, 15, 1802, moved to Muskingum Co., Ohio, and lived there seven years; came to Jefferson Co., in 1843, and followed farming; has retired from business. Married Miss Beersheba Trim in 1824; she was born in Hancock Co., Me., in 1797; died Oct. 10, 1876; married again, Nancy Hetterbrao (sic - Helterbran) Sept. 5, 1878; has six children by former wife -- Lavina, Fredrick, Reuben, Oliver, John and Sophronia. Mr. T. is a member of the M. E. Church; Mr. T. is a Republican.

TOOTHAKER, R., farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 31; P.O. Glendale; born in Penobscot Co., Me., Jan. 15, 1827; came to Jefferson Co. in 1844. Married Miss Mercy E. Ripley April 28, 1854; she was born in Waldo Co., Me., Dec. 8, 1831; have three children -- Augustus R., Mary V. and Mark E., and two dead. Member of Baptist Church. Mr. T. owns 140 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Republican.

TRABERT A., Sr., far., Sec. 2; P.O. Four Corners.

TRABERT, L., far., S. 15; P.O. Four Corners.

VANSANT, JOHN, far., S. 12; P.O. Four Corners.

VEBURG, C., far., S. 32; P.O. Glendale.

VICTOR, A. M., far., S. 29; P.O. Lockridge.

VOORHIES, T., far., S. 24; P.O. Four Corners.

WALGREN, AUGUST, far., S. 16; P.O. Four Corners.

WERTZ, George, miller, Lockridge.

WHISLER, G., far., S. 8; P.O. Salina.

WIGGINS, H. C., Lockridge.

WINNEGAR, H., far., S. 11; P.O. Four Corners.

WRIGHT, D.; P.O. Four Corners.

WRIGHT, S.; P.O. Four Corners.

YUNGQUIST, OSCAR, far., P.O. Four Corners.

ZILLMAN, ANTONY, far., S. 14; P.O. Four Corners.

ZILLMAN, L., far., S. 13; P.O. Four Corners.


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