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him HISTORIC^!. PIJWEY

MADISON rOLNTY. ILLINOIS. IIT

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GAZETTEER

MADISON COUNTY,

CONTAININO

Historical and Descriptive Sketches of

ALTON CITY, UPPER ALTON, EDWARDSVILLE, COLLINSVILLE,

HIGHLAND, TROY, MOXTICELLO, MARINE,

P.ETHALTO, AND OTHER

TOWNS.

I N C L II I> I N G S O M K

ACCOUNT OF THE RESOURCES OF THE VARIOUS TOWNSHIPS,

TOGETHER WITH

AN EXHIKIT OF THE MANUFACTURING ESTABLISH-

MKNTS, NEWSPAPERS, BANKS, CHURCHFIS, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER

INSTITUTIONS OF THE COUNTY;;

TO WHICH ISADDKD

A DIRECTORY OF THE ALTONS,

LIST OF THE NAMES, OCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE ADDRESS
OF THE MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS AND FARM-
ERS, OF THE TOWNSHIPS AND VILLAGES
OF THE COUNTY.

ALTON, ILLINOIS:

COMPILED AND PUBLISHED BY JAMES T. HAIR.
1866.

Entzbed according to tub "Act op Congress" in the vkae lg66,

BY JAMES T. HAIK,

In thk Clkrk's Ofhce of the District Court for the Southees District of Illinois

-. V. GROSSMAN A CO., PKII5T3SES, ALTON, ILLINOIS.

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PREFACE.

This work is issued, not as a history, but as its title indicates a Gazetteer
of Madison County. Its origin was in the preparation of a book con^
taining descriptive, statistical and other sketclies of the towns, villages
and townships, together with a list of the citizen's names, with their post
office address, etc., such as would be a hand-book of reference for the officers'
professional and business men of the County. But at the request of
many who became patrons of the work, a portion of it was set apart
for items of history, some of which were already jprepared in manuscript
and other forms not deemed sufficiently durable to insure the preser-
vation they deserved; and this is the result. The publisher claims for this
Work on his part neither historical nor literary merit. It has simply been
his aim to attain that degree of accuracy which the topics demand, and
perseverance luay secure. And for whatever of merit it may possess, it is
a pleasure to acknowledge the obligations he sustains to many citizens of
the county, who have contributed information for the pages of this book
in manuscript evidently prepared with much time and patient labor.

Before a complete and well written history of a locality can be prepared
it is necessary that narrations of the subject matter it contains, shall
have had the benefit of a somewhat general circulation in order that it
pass through the "refiner's fire" of criticism — from those who are in many
cases better prepared to judge of their accuracy than he who publisher
them — and come forth the pure metal of facts. This book, so far as con-
cerns its historical contents, may be considered a step in that direction for
Madison County.

The annals of Alton were obtained by personal conversation with many
of the older citizens and from files of old papers and other documents;
the Church statistics were furnished by the ministers or officers of the re-
spective Churches; the account of the Masonic, Odd Fellow and other
societies, by those long identified with these respective organizations, as
were also the facts given of the newspapers, schools, manufactories, etc
etc. A similar statement may be made in regard to the facts contained in

the sketches of the various towns of the county.

J. T. H. ,

693525

INDEX.

Pagk.

The Trial of E. (i recti for Munlur H3
Convention and Anti-Conven-
tion Parties of 1823-4 and tlieir

Leaders 64

Alton <59 to 12(>\-^

Site and Surroundings 69

i:?! Natural Atlvaulagus and Re- ^

sources 70'

1818 10 ISO") '. UiEarly Settlement 71to8(>

Statistics of 1850 14|()riginal Description of Lands,

Coal Minos 15 and 161 and by whom entered 77

Agricultural nJList of Early Settlers 79

Statistics 1840

PAtii:
I'reliminarv Sketch of the His-
tory of "Illinois Country" 9

Organization of Madison County 10

Table ot Townships 11

Physical Description olthe Coun-
ty I

Original Towns, Post Ollices, etc
Population of Madison County

IH'Alton of 1,S37 Sa

Town (Jovornment btJ

City " and List of

City Ollicers h7

Commercial 89

Manufacturing Interest 91 to 96

Alton and St. l^ouis Packet Co... 91

Banking and Insurance 96

ChurchcsanilSunday schools 98t() 109

Schools 109 to 115

Newspapers 115 to 121

Societies 121 to 124

Miscellaneous 125 and 126

Upper Alton 127 to 135

Indian Murder 39jEdwardsvillk i:^) to 143-

Scttlement of Canteen 41{Collinsvillk 144 to 149"

Monks of La Trappe 42|Goufrey 150 to 154

Crov. Edwards and Events of 1812 41IHi<juland 155 to 160

First Courts 45| Madison County Directory 161 to 205

List of Citizens in 1815 47 -Vlton City Directory 205 to 244

1860-1-2-3 19

1860, 1865 20

" lSt)5 21

Climatology 22

Flora of the County 22

Fauini " " 24

Old French Claims 30 to 37

Tracesofthe Freachin theCo 26

Legend of the Piasa 27

Extracts from Manjuette 30

Table of U. S. Surveys of Madi-
son County 37

Earlv Immigration 38

First Jail built 49

bMrst Court House 49

Edwardsville in ISKi 49

Slavery in the Territory 49

Laws and Customs pertaining

thereto 50

i Governor Coles 52

Indian Murder in 1814 53

Edwardsville Hank 53^

The Altons located 53. Agricultural Society 257 to 260

Old Village of Milton 53! Statistics 1860 '■^^'

Marine Settlement 53iCoal Products 1865.

Illinois Mutual Fire Ins. Co 244

Highland, continued 245

Tkoy 24.S

"Sixtv Years Ago," (Massacre of

the'McMahan Family; 248

Mai-ine and Bethalto 255

Venice, Moro and Moultonville.. 256
Alhambra, (ireencastie and New

Dougllas 257

Illinois admitted into the Union,
Indian Treaty, First Newspa-
per in the County 54

Description of Edwardsville.Mil-
ton and Alton in 1819 56

First Churches in the County 56

Record of Marriage Licenses 1814
to 1819 57

Record of Certiticates 1813 to 1820 60
V Internal Improvements 62

259

Horticultural Society 260-3

Teachers' Association 263-5

Tornadoes, etc 265-7

Political Statistics and Public

Officers 267 to 272

Genealogical and Biographi-
cal 272 to 292

Capture of the Gillham Family

by the Indians 274

Conclusion 292

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AGRIOlTliTURAIi IMPLEMENTS. !

Drury, Caine.<fc Co. inside back cover
Hanson «fc Co. (manufactur- !

ers) ...inside front coverj

Vaughn Charles G xxi

Architects & Contractors.
Armstrong & Pfeiffenber- j

ger lii]

Attorney at Law.

Kerr Daniel xxi

Auction & Commission. j

Crossman & Co Ixv

^ Banks.

Alton National Ivii

First National Ivi

•Bakers. '

Joesting Charles L xii

Joesting J. H. F Ix

Blacksmiths.

Clifford John &. Sons xxxvii

Richardson Thomas Ix

Stohr Lawrence.. xlii

Bookbinders.

Schilling John xxxix

Teasdale Benjamin 1

Books & Stationery.

Lee <fc Chouteau.. .outside front cover

Boots and Shoes.

Boyle T. M Iviii

Dimmock & Co xvi

Scheuermann George J.

(maker) xliv

Bra,ss Founder.

Standford Homer xi

Brewers.

Bauman <fe Peters xxxv

Runzi B. <fe Co xxxiv

Yaekel George & Co xviii

Brooms, Brushes, Etc.

Whittlesey Elisha xviii

Cabinet Makers.

Rowan & Henick xxxix

Carpenters <fe Builders.
Armstrong & Pfeiflfenber-

ger lii

O'Connor M iii

Wheelock. Pendleton & Co. xiv

Carriage ifc Wagon Makers.

Purdy J. G lii

Rodenieyer Charles Iviii

China, Glass & Queensware.

Clarkson J. J. & Co xlvi

Crandall C. M ±liv

Cigars, Tobacco, &c.

Neininger J. A. <fe Co liii

Scheutzel & Leaoh x

Schulze <t Gorges..... Ix

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Cloth & Cassimere Manufrs. J-]

Alton Woolen Mills,. ...outside cover Fn

Clothing. H

Billing & Co. , Iv g,

Hawver & Ferguson liii

Schweppe J. W. & H. viii ^

COMMLSSION and FORWARDING. ^

Blair & Atwood... outside front cover ^

Largent R. T lix <

Lock&Bro xliii §

Rowe & Drown Ixv |ji.

Williams & Co Ixii ^

Cracker Factory.

Kendall H. N iii ^

Confectioners. "tj

Joesting J. H. F Ix '^

Leyser John xxxvii g,

Drugs, Medicines etc. J

Barry A. S xii ^

Crownover & Sackett xxviii ^

Finke Adolph xxvii ^f

Pulte G. E XXV (D

Roesch Herman xxxv m

Trares John S xxiii ^

Wadsworth & Son / xxviii m

Dry Goods Merchants. g

Bowman H. B li

Calm E. C xiv ^

Crownover <fe Saekett xxviii >i

Flagg Richard lix ®

KratittF. T xxii m

Ki-emer J xxvi P

Kuhlenbeck John H ^^X? ^

Scarritt Isaac <fc Co Iviii ►^

Scheer H. C xxiv g

Whipple P. B. & Co liv g

Flour Mills. a

Farber, McPike <fe Co XLix ^

- - xliii a

Ixvi «

Shooler F. J.

Fruit Dealers.

Hollister A Co :

King R. L

Furniture.

Chaneyct Levis xxvii «<

Sutter & Bauer ^"^ n

Grocers (Wholesale.) 2,

Blair <fe Atwood outside front cover
Groceries and Provisi ons. O

Clark E. C xxiii §

Fischbach & Elble xii S

Flackeneker L xxxiv •

King R. L Ixvi

Krafft F. T xxii

Kuhlenbeck John H xxyi

Starr Thomas G liv

Scheer H. C xxvii

Stutz Leonard xxxvii

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A GAZETTEER

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

The County of Madison, so named probably after the President of the
United States during whose administration it was organized, lies just
below the 39th degree of north latitude on the west of Illinois. The Mis-
sissippi river is its western boundary ; the Missouri entering the former
stream nearly at a right angle pours in its great flood of waters opposite,
and the Illinois adds its stream a few miles above, l^o interior portion of
America is more favored by nature with access to the water courses of
trade, than the region lying on the Mississippi between the mouth of the
Ohio and the Illinois. The Mississippi Valley is the garden of the world
and this is its center.

For a proper understanding of the history of Madison County it may
be well to insert a preliminaiy sketch of the history of the whole region
once known as the "Illinois Country."

This vast region appears to have been first heard of by the French
Jesuits in 1656, from a party of Algonquins, who accompanied two young
Frenchmen on their return to Quebec, after two years wanderings in the
wilds. These informed the inquiring fathers that there were a great
number of nations inhabiting the country adjacent to the Puants, who
seem to have inhabited the country about what is now called Green Bay,
but which is marked on the Jesuit missionaries' map of 1670-1 as the
' 'Baye des Puans." Among these they enumerated the Liniouck, a word in
which subsequent historians have recognized an attempt at representing
the name afterwards spelled Illinois. In an enumeration of Indian
tribes made in 1658, we find a similar attempt in the word Aliniouek.
Again in the Relation of 1660, we find mention by hearsay from the
Indians of "the great nation of the Alinouec'^ living on the banks of a
2—

10 A GAZETTEER OF

great river, and in that of 1667 of the Hiniouek, a tribe believing in a
"great and good spirit, who made Heaven and Earth." In the Relation
of 1670 we find the Ilinois enumerated among the nations connected with
the "Mission du Saint Esprit" on Lake Superior. In 1671 there appears
the same spoiling in a chapter entitled "Some particulars of the Nation of
the Ilinois, and more especially of their natural goodness and kindness."
Mention is made of "the groat river called the Missisipi" of "the great
extent of country without trees or wood," and of persons seen who bad
been in their territory.

Through this twilight wo come to the period of actual discovery by
Father Marquette in 1673, the settlement of Kaskaskia and Cahokia
about 1683, the same year that Philadelphia was settled. The country
came under French control and remained until 1763, when it passed into
the hands of the English for a period of fifteen years, and then by the con-
quest of George Rogers Clark into tlio possession of Virginia, and was
established the "County of Illinois" in 1778. By Virginia it was ceded to
the United States Government in 1784, and was made a part of the North
Western Territory by the Ordinance of 1787. In 1800 by division of terri-
tory it became part of the Indiana Territory, and in 1809 first acquired an
independent existence as the Illinois Territory, which in 1818 was converted
into a State.

It was under the Illinois Territory that the County of Madison was
organized. Previous to that period, we have first the County of St. Clair
organized by Governor St. Clair in person at Kaskaskia in the early part
of 1790. Six years later perhaps, in 1796, the County of Randolph, was
similarly organized, ai^d in the first legislative body of the North Western
Territory convened at Cincinnati in 1800, we find according to Burnet's
Notes, St. Clair represented by Shadrach Bond and Randolph by John
Edgar. "The Western Annals," differ in giving Knox County, (includ-
ing the Illinois country,) as represented by Shadrach Bond. St. Clair
County as organized in 1790 included the present territory of Madison.
But the respective limits of St. Clair and Randolph, between 1796 and 1812,
I find nowhere given.

On the 16th of September, 1812, the County of Madison with others Avas
oi'ganized by Proclamation of Governor Edwards. Its exact limits at that
period are difficult to ascertain. Governor Reynolds in a letter to the
writer in 1861, said, "I think the original limits of Madison County when
Gov. Edwards & Co., formed it were, bounded on the south by the line
dividing townships two and three north and on the west by the Missis-
sippi. The northern limits, I think reached to the north pole, and on the
east was the Wabash river for a limit." According to the map of Illinois
and Missouri published by Tanner in 1823, it comprised in that year the
same territory it now contains with the exception that townships 5, 5, and
6, 5, were all within its limits.

MADISON COUNTY ILLINOIS. 11

At that time, 1823, if we may rely upon the authenticity of Mr. Tanner's
map, the towns of the county were Troy, Marine Settlement, Madison,
[situated northeast of Marine Settlement,] Edwardsville, Paddock's Set-
tlement, Johnsonport, [below the mouth of Wood River,] Gibralter, [above
the mouth of Wood River,] Milton, Lower Alton, Upper Alton and Salu,
the three last of which were marked down in township 5, 9. Monk's
Mound was translated half-a-dozen miles, and set down near the spot where
Nameoki station now is.

In 1825 by act of the Legislature a tract of country eighteen miles long
by twenty wide and embracing parts of the present counties of Macoupin
and Montgomery, was attached to Madison temporarily.

In 1843 eighteen sections on the northeast part of the county were by
legislative enactment set off to Bond County, and since that period no
changes have taken place in the boundaries of the county, except those
made by the Mississippi, or rather its great confluent the Missouri.

The following table shows the number of acres in the various townships
pretty nearly, and the total number in the county :

Township 3, 5, Highland 22,998 56 Acres.

4, 5, Saline 22,562 58

5, 5, 18,582 91

6, 5. New Douglas 15,967 15 "

3, 6, St. Jacobs 22,691 15 "

4, 6, Marine 22,391 18 "

6, 6, Alhambra 22,162 21 "

6, 6, 20,087 15

3, 7, Troy 21,713 34

4, 7, 22,142 96 "

5, 7, 23,173 41

6, 7, Lamb's Point 21,494 65 "

3, 8, Collinsville 22,452 85 "

4, 8, Edwardsville 22,515 74

5, 8, 23,359 24

6, 8, 20,573 13 "

3, 9, Six Mile 22,600 00? "

4, 9, Madison 19,834 08

5, 9, Upper Alton 21,030 54 " .

6, 9, Fosterburg 20,207 64

3,10, Venice 7,000 00? "

4, 10, 1,349 25

5, 10, Alton - 4,013 51 "

6, 10, Godfrey 20,459 63 '•

Total, 24 Townships - 461,315 86

12 A GAZETTEER OF

Or 720.80 square miles, being about one-third the size of Delaware and
one-half that of Rhode Island.

The natural features of the county are more strongly marked than in the
interior of the State. The majestic bluffs of the Mississippi tower, a rocky
wall, along its shore from the mouth of the Illinois to Alton, and then
sweeping inland around the great "American Bottom" round their fronts
into grassy sloped hills that go down more gently to the fertile fields that
stretch out below. From these one may look across upon the wide deep
forests and distant hills of the Missouri;or upon the rich fields and wav-
ing harvests and dotting lakes of the great "American Bottom." Farther
inland we find the rich lauds of Ridge Prairie, pronounced by a veteran
after sixty years observation to be the finest in the State, and farther still
the grove crowned eminences of the rolling prairies about Highland, the
w^hole diversified by streams and forests. The forests and prairies are
more suitably distributed than in most parts of the State, scarcely any
portions of the county being without an abundant supply of good timber,
consisting mostly of Oak.

The Soil in the county is mostly of excellent quality — and in the
American Bottom, extending from Alton, a distance of more than thirty
miles through the county it is of almost unsurpassed fertility.

The most important Streams in the county are the Mississippi, forming

the western boundary, the Great and Little Piasa, Wood River, east and

west forks, Indian Creek, Paddock's Creek, Judy's Creek, Cahokia Creek,

Silver Creek, Canteen Creek and Sugar Creek, besides other smaller

streams.
Long Lake and Horse Shoe Lake are two small bodies of fresh water in

the south western part of the county. The latter appears in the old trans-
cripts of titles under the name of Marais 3Iensoui.

The principal prairies, whose names are now however fast fading away,
are Scarrit's Prairie, Round Prairie, Rattan's Prairie, Six Mile, Gilham's
or Wet Prairie, Paddock's or Liberty Prairie, Swett's Prairie, Ridge
Prairie, Looking Glass Prairie, Sand Prairie, &c.

Near the southern border lies the principal of these large natural forma-
tions known as the "Cantine mounds," and to which the learned and the
credulous have generally been inclined to assign an artificial origin.
Even the learned author of the "Archa3ology of the United States," says
"The large mound developments, formerly existing on the Kaskaska and
Cahokia rivers in Illinois display traits of the Toltectan arts of building
and of their religion and mythological ideas. The one in question is
Monk's Mound, so-called from having been for a few years the i-esidence
of the monks of La Trappe. It is a quadrangle of earth six hundred
yards in circumference, and perhaps one hundred feet high— an island of
some primeval lake, which may have been used, by savage, as well as
monk, for religious uses.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 13

The original towns of the county we have enumerated. At present they
are Alton, Upper Alton, Greenwood, Monticello, Fosterburg, Emerald,
CoUinsville, Edwardsville, Bethalto, Moro, Troy, St. Jacobs, Marine,
Alhambra, Greencastle, Highland and New Douglas.

The Post Offices are Alhambra, Alton, Bethalto, CoUinsville, Dorsey,
Edwardsville, Fosterburg, Godfrey-, Highland, Lamb's Point, Madison,
Marine, Moro, Moultonvill^ Omphghent, Paddock's Grove, Ridgeley, St.
Jacobs, St. Morgan, St. Theodore, Toluca, Troy, Upper Alton, Venice,
and Wanda.

The Election Precincts are : Alhambra, Alton, Bethalto, CoUinsville,
Edwardsville, Foster, Highland, Looking Glass, Madison, Marine, Monti-
cello, Omphgent, Saline, Silver Creek, Six Mile, Troy, Upper Alton,
White Rock.

The Popluation at different periods is as follows :

1818, (Dana's Geographical Sketch,) 5,456

1820, (State Census, Edwards vUle Spectator,) 8,549

'• (U.S. " " " ) 13,550

1830, (Peck's Gazateer,) 6,540

1840, (United States Census,) 14,433

1850, ( " « " ) 20,441

1855, (State Census,) 31,556

1860, (United States Census,) 31,219

1805, (State Census) 42,042

A review oi this table shows discrepancies that can at first be accounted
for by changes in territory, but latterly only by carelessness in the takers
of the census.

The following tables compiled from the Census of 1850, will serve to
give a tolerable correct idea of the material wealth, prosperity and intelli-
gence prevailing in the county at that day.

STATISTICS MADISON COUNTY— census of 1850.

Colleges — 1; teachers, 8; pupils, 125; endowment 3500.

Public Schools — 94; teachers, 95; pupils 8,654. Annual Income — Taxa-
tion, §400; public lands, §4,325; other sources, $1,557; total, §6,282.

Academies— 1; teachers, 8; pupils, 129; endowment §600.

Attending schools during the year, as returned by families:

Whites— male, 2,047; female, 1,928; total, 3,975. Free Colored— male,
39; female, 29; total, 61. Native, 3,694; foreign, 342; total, 4,030.

Adults who cannot read and write:

Whites— male, 412; female, 424; total, 836. Free Colored— male, 37;
female, 45; total, 82. Native, 809; foreign, 109; total 918.

Acres of Land in Farms— Improved, 93,251; unimproved, 165,067.
Value of Farms and Implements— Cash value of farms, 92,435,145. Value
of implements and machinery, §142, 457.

Live Stock— Horses, 6,745; asses and mules, 317; milch cows, 6,414;
working oxen, 2,056; other cattle, 12,740; sheep, 9085; swine, 40,233. Value
of live stock, §480,668. Value of slaughtered animals, §115,680.

A GAZETTEER OF

PRODUCE DURING THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 1, 1850.

Wheat, bushels of 88,893 Barley, bushels of 220

Rye, " 611 Buckwheat, bushels of 839

Indian Corn, bushels of 1,153,183 Value Orchard Products, 817,411

Oats, bushels of 202,059 Wine, gals of 923

Tobacco, pounds of 100 Cheese, pounds of 14,136

Wool, " 19,878 Butter, " 251,824
Peas and Beans, bush, of 1,6(59 Valuable Produce of Market

Irish Potatoes, " 270,204 Gardens $2,269

Hay, tons of 6,499 Flax, pounds of 110

Clover, bushels of 14 Flax Seed, bushels of 49

Other Grass Seeds bush, of 71 Beeswax and Honey, lbs of 11,006
Hops, pounds of 50 Value of Home made Manu-

Sweet Potatoes, bushels of 6,732 facturcs, $28,960

Libraries other than Private.— Public, 1; volumes, 250; School,
1; volumes, 1,200; College, 1; volumes, 1,700; total 3; volumes, 3,150.

churches, church property, etc.

NUWBEK OP ASOSKOATS VjLUR ChUECU

Chubohks. Accommodation Pkopeety-

Baptist 14 5,220 $ 29,550

Christian 1 100 200

Episcopal 4 1,350 11,900

Lutheran 6 1,250 4,850

Methodist 13 4,000 24,500

Presbyterians 12 4,000 25,500

Boman Catholic 5 2,000 46,200

Union 20 5,450 15,500

Minor Sects 3 530 1,750

Grand Total 78 24,200 §159,950

The following table of Population is from the United States Census of
1850 :

WaiTK-s. Fkek Coi/Oreo. Total.
Males. Femalis. Total. IlALsa. Females, Total,

Alton, 1st Ward 501 287 788 10 4 14 802

" 2d Ward 313 276 580 5 12 17 607

" 3d Ward 597 473 1,070 26 41 67 1,137

" 4th Ward 505 464 968 36 36 72 1,040

Total 1,915 1,500 3,415 77 93 170 3,585

Upper Alton 677 592 1,269 23 17 40 1,309

Highland 306 308 701 704

Marine Settlement 439 401 840 840

Marine Town 77 49 126 126

Semple 136 133 269 6 7 13 282

Total 3,640 2,983 6,623 106 117 223 6,846

Note.— The last table is incomplete, though an exact copy from the U. S. Census

for 1S.50.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 15

GEOLOGY.

The Geology of the oounty though varied as compared with that of the
inland counties is not of special interest. The strata exposed along the
Mississippi shore are, beginning with the lower which only appear about
the northern line of the county, subcarboniferous rocks mostly limestones,
carboniferous limestone, coal sometimes cropping out in the ravines, loess
and other quarternary deposits. The strata seem dipped southward and
inland. These river strata furnish valuable building material, particular-
ly in the older limestone; excellent lime, which is largely manufactured
at Alton; and cement stone, a vein of which over six feet in thickness has
been lately discovered at Clifton, three miles above Alton. Fire clay of
superior quality is also found among the river hills and is largely manu-
factured at Upper Alton into ware and stone pipe. Fire clay of valuable
quality is also found in the clod of the coal mines farther inland. Coal is
mined north of Alton on the Chicago railroad, where, howeyer, the beds
are thin, at Bethalto and Moroon the Terre Haute railroad, where the beds
are five to seven feet in thickness; at Edwardsville, Collinsville and to some
extent at Highland. These are often, but not invariably rock-roofed, the
coal sometimes lying immediately next the earth and endangering the
miner.

COAL MINES OF MADISON COUNTY.

The following analysis is from the State Coal Report of 1858, and gives
the thickness of beds and composition of several of the mines:

Jeffrey^ s Mine. — Near Alton. Tliickness of the bed two feet six inches.
Coal bright, hard, compact; fracture tolerably even; layers thin regular
and separated occasionally with very thin seams of carbonaceous clod.
There is but little carbonate of lime in the joints; overlaid with eleven
inches of black slate, which is capped with shales; underlaid with fire
clay. Specific gravity 1.2859. Loss in Coking 48.75; total weight of Coke
45.25—100.

Analysis.— Moisture 11.00; Volatile Matter 37.75; Carbon in Coke 47.35;
Ashes (gray) 3,90—100.00.

Carbon in the Coal 51.48.

Richard Gartlidge's Mine. — Near Moro. Thickness of Coal varies from
four feet to six feet. Coal bright, brittle; layers thin and alternately dull
and bright, with occasional separations of carbonaceous clod, easily separa-
ble in the horizontal partings; fracture even to hackly — contains thin
vertical seams of sulphuret of iron; overlaid with six inches of marly
clay, which is capped with ten feet of limestone; underlaid with fire clay.

Specific Gravity 1.3137.— Loss in Coking 44.39; Total weight of Coke
55.61—100.00,

Analysis.— Moisture 8.30; Volatile Matters 36.09; Carbon in Coke 45.01;
Ashes (gray) 10.60—100.00.

Carbon in the Coal, 51.38.

16 A GAZETTEER OF

Charles Oroshaay's Mine. — Xear Alton. Thickness of the bed from two
feet six inches to three feet. Coal alternately bright and dull, hard;
fracture hackly; layers thick, wavy and separated with thin layers of car-
bonaceous clod.

Specific Gravity 1.3221.— Loss in Coking 37.56; Total weight of Coke
62.45—100.00.

Analysis. — Moisture 7.50; Volatile Matters 30.00; Carbon in Coke 54.85.
Ashes (brown) 7.60—100.00.

DunforcVs Mine. — Near Alton. Coal bright, hard, compact; fracture un-
even; layers thick with partings of carboueous clod; contains thin vertical
seams of carbon of lime.

Specific Gravityl.2587— Loss in Coking 47.26; Total weight of Coke 52.74
—100.00.

Carbon in the Coal, 54.62.

Analysis.— Moisture 5.S0; Volatile Matters 41.46; Carbon in Coke 47.44;
Ashes (gray) 5.30—100.00,

Specific Gravity 1.3191— Loss in Coking 42.60; Total weight of Coke
57.40—100.00.

Analysis.— Moisture 10.30: Volatile Matters 32.30; Carbon in Coke 53.90;
Ashes (reddish brown) 3.50—100.00.

Carbon in the Coal 54.39.

Wood River Coal Mining Company. — One and a half miles West of
Moro. Thickness of the bed six feet; overlaid with a few inches of clay
shale capped with fourteen feet of limestone; underlaid with fire clay.
It is one of the best mines in Madison Countj'.

Toj) Coal. — Coal tolerably bright, brittle; layers thin and separateel with
carbonaceous coal plants; fracture even, contains rather thick veritical
seams of carbonate of lime and a few streaks of sulphuret of lime between
the horizontal layers.

Specific Gravity 1.29] 6— Loss in Coking 55.3; "T ■ al weight of Coke 44.7
—100.0.

Analysis, — Moisture 11.0; Volatile Matters 44.3; Carbon in Coke 37.2;
Ashes (gray) 7.5—100.0.

Carbon in the Coal 45.45.

Middle Coal. — Coal blight, brittle; fracture even layers thin and not
easily separated, with very little carbonaceous clod between them contains
thick vertical plates of carbonate of lime and a few thin ones of sulphuret
of iron.

Specific Gravity 1.315S— Loss in Coking 50,00; Total weight of Coke 50.00
—100.

Analysis. — :Moisture 10.0; Volatile Matters 40,0; Carbon in Coke 42,7;
Ashes (pink) 7.3—100.0.

Carbon in the Coal 49.08.

Cook's Mine. — This is the same l>ed worked by the Wood River Coal

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 17

Mining Company-, and the appearance of the Coal is the same. It differs
slightly, however, in composition.

Specific Gravity 1.3017 — Loss in Coking 51.15; Total weight of Coke 48.45
—100.00.

Analysis.— Moisture 8.00; Volatile Matters 43.15; Carbon in Coke 38.85;
Ashes (gray) 10.09—100.00.

Carbon in Coal 47.1.

Edivardsville Mine. — Coal bright, brittle; fracture uneven; layers alter-
nately thick and thin; contains vertical seams of carbonate of lime.

Specific Gravity 1.346— Loss in Coking 46.85; Total weight of Coke 53.15

Besides the above extensive, mines are being worked at Bethalo in the
northwestern part of the county, and at Moro two miles distant.

The following is a statistical account of the amount of coal produced, in
Madison Countj^ for the months of July, August, September, October.
November and December, 1864:

July 4,790 Tons.

August 4,540

September 3,940

October 6,453

November 5,252

December 4,714

Total 29,689

The soils of the county are varied and interesting. That of townships
3 9, 4 9, 3 10 and 4 10, and part of 3 8 and 4 8, is the rich alluvial of the
American Bottom; a soil unsurpassed probably by any in the world for
inexhaustible fertility. Along its northern border stretches the "Sand
Ridge," a large sand bar four or five miles in length and one or two in
breadth, that some convulsion of natxire has left some miles away
from the river. The Loess or Bluflf formation of the Alton river blufifs is
found also along the inland range of bluffs, and proves a most valuable
fruit soil for the more susceptible and delicate fruits. The Peaches and
Grapes of Alton have already a wide celebrity. Ridge Prairie extending
nearly through the county in a north and south line and lying nearly' on
the "divide" between the Mississippi and Kaskaskia rivers we have al-
ready mentioned as of notable fertility. The northern and eastern portion
of the county, though less fertile, is without exception of good quality,
and specially fitted for Winter Wheat and fruits.

AGRICULTUBAL.

The principal production of the county are corn, wheat, oats, barley, rye,
and some buckwheat; corn being the staple, though considerable quanti-
ties of excellent fall wheat are also raised in some parts of the countv.
3—

A GAZETTEER OF

Among grasses, timothy, red top, blue grass and Hungarian are the most
common. All the common root crops do well, and are raised in large
quantities for the market. Madison County is well known as an extensive
fruit growing country, and ships yearly large quantities of apples, peaches,
pears, et<?., to the St. Louis and Chicago markets. Considerable attention
has been paid of late years to the introduction of choice breeds of cattle,
and especially sheep, of which there are a number of fine flocks in the
county, principally of fine wooled Merinos, the wool from which is often
not inferior in quality to that of the best varieties in the Eastern and New
England States.

The Madison County Agricultural and Horticultural Societies are live
institutions— and are doing a good Avork in the county in diffusing en-
lightened and correct views, in their various departments among the farm-
ing eommimity. A history of each of these Societies will be found by
reference to the index.

STATISTICS OF 1840— r. s. census.

Alton Citv ' 2,340

Upper Alton, Town j 1,002

do do Precinct.

CliOteau and Gabaret Island

Edwardsville Town

do Precinct

Highland

Indian Creek and Rattan's Prairie..

Madison

^larine

Monticello ,

Oniphghent

Ridge Prairie

Silver Creek

.Si.K Mile

X ■

o c

■, o

2,340

253

1,002

1,108

111

232

616

248

1,151

129

331

589

1,038

187

788

742

2,690

205

524

1,034

110

There was also one University, with 101 students ; one Academy, with
60 students ; one Academy, with 84 students.

Of the citizens, 39 were engaged in Mining; 3,336 in Agriculture; 268 in
Commerce; 749 in Manufacturing and Trade; 54 in Navigation; 120 in Pro-
fessional pursuits.

The increased prosperity and improvement of the county may be estima-
ted somewhat imperfectly by reference to the following tables, compiled
from the United States Census of 1860, and the Reports of the State
Auditor's Office, for the years 1861-62-63-65.

X _*-_ti_lCi

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— "-j'xlc"^"'>u"ic'»-"x"Vjl^"oc"^"c"\r"*clc"x"xlc
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>

$ 44 04

8 03
61 37

1 04

1 92
32 35

4 50
105 51

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►*« 2

P s* S

5' J 2.

20 A GAZETTEER OF

MAXrFACXrRES OF MADISOX COCXTY, — U. S. CENSUS OF 1860.

MANUFACTORIES.

Agricultural Implements

Ploughs

Threshers, H orse Powers

Bells

Boots and Shoes

Brass Founderv

Brick "

Carriages

Cooperage

Flour and Meal

Furniture Cabinet

Lime

Liquors, Distilled

Liquors, Malt

Lumber Sawed

Mineral Water

Machinery

Pottery Ware

Saddlery and Harness....
Sash, Doors and Blinds.
Copper, Tin, S. I. Ware..

< r

< >

3'§ 10,0001
3,4.50,

40,000 j
2,000

10,250
2,000 i
4,750
8,750
2,420
160,000 1
2,700 !

17,500'
188,000

83,000 {
8,000
6,500

50,000
6,500

27,200 1

10,000!

35,200

111

3,036!
3,320
3,550
1,915'

13,0551
l,915l
2,070'
4,1151

12,450:

916,3:30

1,020 1

12,774!
277,150;

29,756;

12,000 1
5,015
8,0501
4,198

11,672
6,000

21,286

NO.
HANDS

empy'd.

M. F.

9
12

40
3
37
3
21
2li
30
67 i
14
50
461
35
22'

4oi
19

23
20
251

'fOtal ' 88 ?«378,220 §1,3-50,676 5.52'

'^ f* r;

Z H B

5 C •^

4,780

3,000

14,400

720

11,600

720

2,875

5,400

11,280

25,800

4,080

13,140

18,000

10,800

11,760

2,160

14,400

4,800

4,980

4,800

11,160

iJ O 33

5 g Q

z2 9

^ .»< s

> 9,445

9,100

45,020

5,000

35,626

5,000

7,900

12,367

27,375

1,087,680

3,640

75,420

521,331

75,330

28,800

12,700

60,000

14,200

22,480

11,300

41,945

8180,595182,111,659

ASSESSMENT MADISON COUNTY, 1865,

Horses 12,727 $ &44,025

Neat Cattle 15,414 181,921

Mules and Asses 1,.520 197,419

Sheep 14,515 28,725

Hogs 24,800 56,101

Carriages and Wagons 5,109 186,0:38

Clocks and Watches 5,615 29,710

Pianos 280 37,799

Goods and Merchandise 614,179

Bankers, Brokers and Stock Jobbers Property 64,040

Manufactured Articles 26,040

ISIonies and Credits 465,873

Value of Money in Bonds, tfcc 34,495

Capital Stock of State Banks

Unenumerated Property 405,364

Aggregate 2,961,729

Deductions 23,924

Total Value of Taxable Personal Property 2,837,805

Town Lots 1,968,855

Railroad Property 340,094

Lands 4,137,910

MADISON COUNTY ILLINOIS.

Total Value Lands, Railroad Property and Town Lots 6,447,859

Total Value Real and Personal 9,384,664

State Tax at 52 cents 48,800 25

State School Tax at 20 cents 18,769 32

State Tax of 1864 in forfeited Property reduced 133 75

State Tax and Interest for 1864 37,397 80

County Tax at 50 cents 77 06

County Tax and Interest 1864 37,397 80

County Tax Special at 50 cents 74,872 66

TotalTax 142,575 98

Acres in Cultivation, Wheat 39,089

do do Corn 48,764

do do Field Products 41,135

The following figures of Population, Militia, Coal and Wool Products,
Schools, &c., <fec., of Madison County, are from the State Census for 1865:

NO. R.

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P O

o '^

^ c 5 ^:

5 r. i x

p 5 < ?
2 3 s s

< i, i <

> O b

C ,_, X

NO. OP
POUNDS
OF WOOL.

C o
4

•s.

3- 5

2,268

327

28,200 § 61,445

345

615

4- 5

990

164

116,263

1,947

207

5- 5

471

70,200

1,013

159

6- 5

838

173

5,400

92,315

3,279

303

3- 6

1,389

277

1,550

12:J,500

9,675

398

4- 6

1,624

275

1,000

138,890

2,070

242

5- 6

818

154

6,300

97,730

2,439

288

6- 6

838

148

99,864

3,380

289

3- 7

^,500

285

71,240

448

4- 7

972

133

81,400

1,960

198

5- 7

997

214

115,464

1,325

299

6- 7

1,059

190

3,300

92,980

2,150

379

3- 8

2,389

340

—

850,988

94,966

1,419

510

4- 8

2,970

376

est 9,000

68,800

40,375

576

5- 8

1,291

256

1,000

9,800

115,495

8,195

351

6- 8

1,136

228

900

95,123

7,351

332

o 9

1,367
760

153

9C^08

58,125

311

4- 9

103

214

5- 9

3,542

658

5,800

55,669

109,910

3,370

1,028

6- 9

1,868

226

156,541

21,461

113,(i67

1,992

403

3-10

981

112

41,005

210

4-10

7,450

5-10

873

148

26,300

24,700

25,160

160

266

6-10

1,854

2S4

25,000

39,630

950

505

Alton.

IstWd

2,748

711

763,200

50,525

733

2d "

2,780

549

457,400

32,(330

792

3d »'

2,797

519

3,616

184,425

28,245

783

4th "

829

106

122,900

16,350

177

Totals..

42,042

1 7,212

§ 240,080

S 2,597,393

$ 2,039,548

53,698

117

»1 1,237

* Tliese do not include the Private Schools of the county, nor the Institutions of
"Shurtleft," at I'ppcr Alton, nor "Monticello," at Godfrey.

A GAZETTEER OF

CLIMATOLOGY.
By comparison with Blodgefs Climatology of the United States, we find
that the mean temperatures of this region are :

Spring 55° Same as Louisville and Washington.

Summer 75° " " "

Autumn 55° " " "

AVinter 30-35° " PhUadelphia?

Mean for the year 55° " Washington, San Francisco.

RAIN FALL.

Spring , 12 inches.

Summer 14 "

Autumn 9 "

Winter 7 "

Total for the year 45 "

The following is a table of Lowest Temperature observed at Highland,
in township 3, north range, 6 west and Latitude 38° 40', by Dr. Ryhiner
from 1841 to 1852 inclusive :

1841.
1^42.
1843.
1844.
184s
1846.
1847.
1848.
1849.
lcS50.
1851.
1852.

Jan

Feb

j\rr

Jun

J 12/

A^g

Sep

Oct

Nov

° 5

° -2

° 19

° 33

° 34

° 48

° 54

° 51

° 43

° 17

o 14

-2

-1

-«

-8

-2

1 -15

-3

-7

Destructive Frost. — On the night of the 26th, April, 1834, this county was
visited by a frost which killed the leaves of the White Mulberry, Black
Locust, Honey Locust, Catalpa, Coffee Xut, Black Walnut, Hickory,
Sycamore, Ash, Persimmon, and perhaps some other trees, to the hight of
about twenty feet. The foliage of the Apple tree Avas not injured, but its
fruit, as well as other kinds of fruit, was generally destroyed.

FLORA OF MADISON COUNTY.
The following is a partial list of the trees and plants of this county:
Asimina Triloba, or Papaw is found very abundant in the American and
creek bottoms. Nelumbium luteum. Water Lily, common.
Podopbj-llum peltatum or May Apple, very abundant in shady places.
Sanguinara Canadensis or Bloodroot; Lepidium Virginicum or Wild

MADISOX COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 23

Pepper-grass; Portulaca oleracea or Purslane; Tilia americana or Lin-
den, not abundant.

Zanthoxylum americanum, Prickly Ash, scarce.

Rhus typliina (?) sumach; Rhus toxiciodondun. Poison Oak; Vitis aestiv-
alis, Summer Grape, common.

Yitis cordi folia. Frost Grape, abundant.

Ampelopsis quinquefolia, Virginia Creeper; Aosculus pavia, Buckeye,
scarce.

Acer saccharinum. Sugar Maple; Acer dasycarpum, "White Maple; Neg-
undo aceroides, Box Elder; Baptisiatinctoria, Indigo Weed, not abundant.

Cercis canadensis. Red-bud, abundant.

Gymnocladus canadensis, Kentucky Coffee-Tree. (?)

Gleditschia triacanthos, Honey Locust; Prunus americana, Red Plum,
abundant.

Prunus Chicasa, Chickasaw Plum. (?)

Prunus ecrotina, Wild Cherry; Fragaria virginiana, (?) Wild Straw-
berry; Rubus occidentalis, Black Cap Raspberrj'; Rubus canadensis, Dew-
berry, common.

Rubus villosus. Blackberry, abundant.

Rosa setigera, Climbing Rose; Rubus lucida, (?) Dwarf Wild Rose,
common.

Crategus, two species or more.

Pyrus coronana. Wild Crab, abundant.

Ribes cynosljati, Wild Gooseberry, common.

Cornus florida. Dogwood; Sambucus canadensis, Elder, common.

Eupatorium perfoliatum, Thoroughwort, not common.

Ambrosia artemisiaefolia, Ragweed; Xanthium strumarium, Cockle
Bur; Bidens bipinerata, Spanish Needle; Bidens chrysarthemoides, Beg-
gar Ticks; Manta cotula, Mayweed; Leucarthemum vulgare. Ox-eye
Daisy, common.

Erecthites hieracifolia. Fire Weed, not common.

Cirsium lanceolatum, (?) Common Thistle; Lappa major, Burdock; Tar-
axacum densleonis, Dandelion, common. Introduced during the last
thirty years.

Diospyros virginiana. Persimmon; Plantago major. Plantain, Yerbas-
cum thapsus. Mullein, common.

Hedeama pulegioidos. Pennyroyal, not common.

Monarda didyma, Horsemint; Xepeta cataria, Catnip, common.

Marrubium vulgare, Hoarhound; Solanum nigrum. Nightshade; Phj'sa-
lis viscosa. Ground Cherry, not common.

Datura stramonium, Jamestown Weed; Asclepia.s cornuti. Milkweed;
Fraxinus Americana, White Ash; Fraxinus Samlnicifolia, (?) Black Ash;
Phytolacca decandra. Poke Weed; Aniarantus hj'bridus, Pig Weed;
Rumas crispus. Sour Dock; Sassafras officinale, Sassafras; Benzoin ordor-
iferous. Fever Bush, (?) common.

Ulmus americana. White Elm, abundant.

L'lmus fulva, Red Elm; Morns rubra, Red Mulberry; L^rtica dioica.
Stinging Nettle, common.

24 A GAZETTEER OP

Cannabris sativa, Hemp; Humulus Lupulus, Hop, not common.

Platanus occidentalis, Sycamore, abundant.

Juglans cinerea, Butternnt, not common.

Juglans nigra. Black Walnut, abundant.

Carj'a olivaeformis, Pecan, not common, (abundant in township 4 9.)

Carya alba, Shell Bark Hickory, common.

Carya tomentosa. White Heart Hickory, (?) abundant.

Carya glabi'a. Pig Nut Hickory; Qnercus macrocarpa, Overcup Oak,
common. (Found here only on lowlands.)

Qnercus obtusiloba. Post Oak, abundant.

Quercus alba, White Oak, common.

Qnercus Prinus, Chesnut White Oak, Quercus Castanea, Yellow Oak,
not common.

Quercus imbricaria, Laurel Oak, abundant.

Quercus nigra. Black Jack, common.

Quercus tinctoria, Black Oak, abundant.

Quercus rubra. Red Oak; Quercus palustris. Water Oak, common.
., Castanea pumila, Chinquapin. (?)

Corylus Americana, Hazel Nut, abundant.

Carpinus Americana. Horn Beam, not common.

Betula, (?) Birch, scarce. (I have seen this in only two localities.)

Alnus Serulata, Alder. (?)

Salix, Willow, several varieties.

Populus angulata, Cottonwood, abundant.

Juniperus Virginiana, Kod Cedar, not common. (On the river bluffs
above Alton.)

Arisaema triphyllum, Indian Turnip; Typha latifolia, Cat-tail; Sagitta-
ria varabilis. Arrow Head; Cj'pripedium pubescens, Yellow Lady's Slip-
per; Cypripedium candidum, (?) White Lady's Slipper, common.

Scipus pungens,(?) Bulrush.

Poa pratensis, Spear Grass, Poa compressa, Blue Grass, common.

FAUNA OF MADISON COUNTY.

The following is a list, also partial, of the animals of the county :

The Bats, Shrews and Moles are common, but we know nothing of the
sspecies. The Panther, (Felis concolor,) was occasionally seen in the early
time, as also, still later, and more common, the Wildcat; (Lynx rufus.)

The Gray Wolf, (canis occidentalis,) and Prairie Wolf, (Canis latrans,)
may perhaps still exist within our limits. The Gray Fox; (Vulpes Vir-
ginianus,) is still not unfrequently found, particularly along the cliffs of
Mississippi, which furnish numerous hiding places.

The Weasel, one or more species; the common Mink; (Putorius Vison:)
American Otter; (Lutra canadensis;) the Skunk; (Mephitis mephitica;) the
Badger, (Taxidea Americana;) the Raccoon; (Procj-on Lotor;) the Black
Bear, (Ursus Americanus,) have all been seen in the county at one time or

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 25

another, though the Bear aud the Otter are probably now extinct.

The Opossum; (Didelphys virginiana,) still lives.

Of the Squirrel family we still have the Fox, Gray, Fh'iug, Ground and
Prairie Squirrel; (Scirns, Ludovicanus, Carolinensis, Volucella, Striatus
aud Spermaphilus.[?) the Woodchuck; (Ai-ctomys nionax,) and probably
ouce had the Beaver; (Castor canadensis.)

Of the Muridae we have the introduced species of Rats and Mice, but
what natives besides the Meadow Mouse, I am not able to mention except-
ing the still common Musk Rat; Fiber zibethicus.)

Of the Hares we have (Lepus sylvaticus,) the so-called Rabbit still in
great plenty.

Of the ruminating animals we had the American Elk; (Cervus cana-
densis,) and still have the Deer; (Cervus virginianus) and at no remote
period the American Buffalo (Bos americanus, ) must have found
pastures in this part of the State. The heads, horns and bones of the
slain animals were still numerous in 1818,

Of Birds we have or have had the following : *

Cathartes aura, Turkey Buzzard; Falco columbarius. Pigeon HawK.;
Xanclerus furcatus. Swallow-tailed Hawk ; Icteria mississippiensis,
Mississippi Kite; Buteo borealis. Red-tailed Hawk; Haliatus leucoce-
phalus. Bald Eagle; Falco fulvus, Ring-tailed Eagle.

Bubo virginianus. Great Horned Owl; Syrnium nebulosum, Barred
Owl; Xyctea nivea. Snowy Owl.

Conurus carolinensis, Carolina Parrot.

Picus villosus. Hairy "Woodpecker; Picus pubescens. Downy Wood-
pecker; Melanerpes erythrocephalus, Red-Headed Woodpecker; Colaptes
auratus, Golden-Winged Woodpecker.

Trochilus colubris, Ruby-Throated Humming Bird.

Chaetura Pelasgia, Chimney Swallow.

Antrostomus vociferus, Whippoorwill; Chordeiles popetue, Night Hawk.

Ceryle alcyon, Belted Kingfisher.

Tyrannus carolinesis, King Bird; Sayornis fuscus, Pewee.

Turdus migratorius, Robin; came less than thirty years ago; Sialia
sialis. Blue Bird.

Pyrangra rubra, Scarlet Tanager; Pyrangra astiva, Summer Red Bird.

Hirundo horreorum. Barn Swallow; Cotyle riparia. Bank Swallow,
Progne purpurea. Blue Martin; Ampelis cedrorum. Cedar Bird.

Mimus polyglottus. Mocking Bird; Mimus carolinensis. Cat Bird; Har-
porhynchus rufus. Brown Thrush; Troglodytes aedon, House Wren.

Sitta carolinensis, White-bellied Nuthatch.

Chrysomitris tristis, Yellow Bird; Junco hyemalis, Snow Bird; Spizella
socialis, Chipping Sparrow; Spizella pusilla. Field Sparrow; Melospiza
palustris. Swamp Sparrow; Cyanospiza cyanea. Indigo Bird; Cardinalis

* In the preceding nientioa ol trees, flowers, etc., as well as in the following list
of birds, both the Scientiflc and Comniou names are generally given for the con-
venience of the reader.

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virginianus, Cardinal Red Bird, (Toxia cardinalis, Cardinal Grosbeck,
Wilson;) Pipilo erythrophthalraus, Cheewink.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus, Bobo'link; Aegelaius phoeniceus, Red Winged
Black Bird; Sturnella magna, Meadow Lark; Icterus baltimore, Golden
Oriole.

Corvus carnivorus, American Raven; Corvus americanus, Common
Crow; Cyanurns cristatus, Blue Jay.

Ectopistes migratoria, Wild Pigeon; Zenaidura carolinensis, Common
Dove. Meleagris gallopavo Wild Turkey.

Cupidonia cupido, Prairie Hen; Pinated Grouse; Bonasa umbellus,
Ruflfed Grouse, came about 1S35; Ortyx virginianus, Quail.

Grus canadensis, Sand Hill Crane.

Herodias egretta. White Heron; Ardea herodias. Great Blue Heron;
Botaurus lentiginosus, Bittern .

Tantalus loculator, Wood Ibis, were here in the summer of 18M and 1855.

Aegialitis vociferus, Killdeer Plover, Ball Head, Yellow-legged and
Upland Plover.

Philohela minor. Woodcock; Gallinago wilsonii, English Snipe; Macror-
hamphus griseus. Red Breasted Snipe; Gambetta melanoleuca. Telltale
Snipe; Gambetta flavipes. Yellow Legs; Limosa fedoa. Marbled Godwit,
(Scolopax fedoa, Wilson;) Numenius longirastris. Long-billed Curlew;
Numenius hudsonicus. Short-billed Curlew; Rallus virginianus, Virginia
Rail.

Cygnus americanus, American Swan; Cygnus buccinator. Trumpeter
Swan.

Anser hyperboreus. Snow Goose; Bernicla canadensis, Canada Goose;
Bernicla Brenta, Brant.

Anas Boschas, ^Mallard; Anas obscura. Black Duck; Dafila acuta, Pin-
tail Duck; Xettion carolinensis. Green Winged Teal; Querquedula dis-
cors, Blue Winged Teal; Spatula clypeata, Shoveller; ^Mareca americana
American Widgeon; Aix sponsa. Summer or Wood Duck; Aythya ameri-
cana. Red Head Duck; Aythya vallisneria, Canvass Back Duck, oeeasion-
f»lly; Bucephla albeola, Butter Ball; Lophodj'tes cucculatus, Hooded
Slerganser.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchus, Rough-billed Pelican.

Colymbus torquatus, The Loon.

TRACES OF THE FRENCH IX THIS VICINITY.

The first traces of civilized man in these regions of which we hare been
able to discover any account is found in the narrative of Father Marquette,
of "Voyages and Discoveries in the Valley of the Mississippi," from
which It appears that this brave and untiring explorer reached the Mouth
of the Missouri about the first of July, 1673. The following is his
language :

"As we coasted along rocks frightful for their height and length, we saw

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 27

two monsters painted on one of the rocks, which startled us at first, and
upon which the boldest Indian dare not gaze long. They are as large as
a calf, with horns on the head like a deer, a frightful look, red eyes,
bearded like a tiger, the face somewhat like a man's, the bodj' covered
with scales, and the tail so long that it twice makes the turn of the body,
passes over the head and down between the legs, ending at last in a fishes'
tail. Green, red and a kind of black are the colors employed. On the
whole these two monsters ai-e so well painted that we could not believe
any Indian to have been the designer, as good painters in France would
find it hard to do as well ; besides this they are painted so high upon the
rock that it is hard to get conveniently at them to paint them. As we
were discoursing of them, sailing gently down a beautiful still clear
water we heard the noise of a rapid, into which we were about to fall.
I have seen nothing more frightful : a mass of large trees, entire with
branches, real floating islands, came rushing from the mouth of the river
Pekitanoui (the Missouri,) so impetuously that we could not without great
danger expose ourselves to pass across. The agitation was so great that
the water was all muddy, and could not get clear.

Pekitanoui is a considerable river, which coming from very far in the
north-west empties into the Mississippi. Many Indian towns are ranged
along this river, and I hoije by its means to make the discovery of the
Red or California Sea." (Discovery and Exijlorations of the Valley of the
Mississippi, page 39 and 249.)

The rocks, to which the explorer here refers, constitute part of an exten-
sive chain of almost perpendicular blufls, commencing at the city of
Alton and extending northward up the Mississippi. Uiiou one of these,
the Piasa or Pi-a-sau Rock, so-called from the remarkable legend connect-
ed with it, and situated on the western confines of Alton, immediately on
the Mississippi, the remains of two enormous figures, corresponding in
all respects to the description given by Mai-quette, were still to be
observed at a comparatively recent date. But the original face of the
Jjlufi" has been removed to a considerable extent in quarrying for building
stone, and with it all trace of their existence has also disappeared.

"The tradition connected with this rock was not confined to a few tribes
but existed among all the aboriginal inhabitants of the great west, none
of whom even to this day (1841) pass the rock without discharging their
rifles or arrows at the figures upon and around which ai-e innumerable
marks of balls and other missels. (Wild's Mississippi Valley Illustrated. )

As the legend may serve in some measure to illustrate the beliefs and
superstitions of the ancient race who once inliabited this beautiful land,
no apology is needed for introducing it here entire.

The Legend of the Piasa. — Many thousand moons before the arrival of
the pale faces, when the great Megalonyx and Mastadon whose bones are
dug up, were still in this land of green Prairies the numerous and power-

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xtth

fill nation called the Illinois, inhabited the State which now bears their
name over the f^reater portion of which their hunting grounds extended.
For many years they continued to increase in numbers and prosperity
and livere deemed the brayest and most warlike of all the tribes of the
great Valley. < At length in the most populous districts of their country
near the residence of their greatest chief, thei-e appeared an enormous
animal, part beast and part bird, which took up its abode on the rock, and
banqueted daily upon numbers of the people, whom it bore otf in its
immense talons. It was covei'ed with scales of every possible color, and
had a huge tail, with a blow of ■which it could shake the earth. From its
head which was like the head of a fox, with the beak of an eagle, project-
ed immense horns, and its four feet were armed with powerful claws, in
each of which it could carrj' a buffalo. The flapping of its enormous
wings was like the roar of thunder, and when it dived into the river it
threw the waves far up on the land. To this animal they gave the name
of the Bird of the Pi-a-sau, or "Bird of the Evil Spirit." [According to
some "the bird which devours men."] In vain did the Medicine Men use
all their power to drive away this fearful visitor. Day by day the number
of their tribe diminished to feed his insatiable appetite. Whole villages
were desolated, and consternation spread through all the tribes of the
Illinois. At last the young chief of the nation Wassatogo (or Ouataga,)
beloved by his people and esteemed their greatest warrior and whose
fame extended even beyond the great lakes, called a council of the Priests
in a secret cave, where after fasting many days they slept, and the Great
Spirit came to the young chief in his sleep, and told him the only way to
rid his people of their destroyer was to offer himself as a sacrifice.
Wassatogo started up, aroused the slumbering Priests and informing them
of what had occiirred to him, announced his determination to make the
required sacrifice.*

*In another narration of the same Legend we find the following version, viz:
At length, in a trance it was revealed to Owatoga, that the terrible visitant,
who had hitherto eluded their utmost sagacity, might be destroj-ed. The mode
was this. First, a noble victim was to be selected from among the bravest war-
riors of the tribe, who bj- religious rites was to be sanctified for the sacrifice.
Secondly, twenty, equally as brave, with their stoutest >x)ws and sharpest arrows,
Avere to conceal themselves near the spot of sacrifice. The victim was to be led
foi'tli, and singly to take his stand upon an exposed point of the rock, where the
ravenous bird would be likely to note and sieze upon him. At the moment of
descent the concealed wan-iore were to let fly their ai-rows, with the assurance that
he would fall.

On the day appointed, the braves, armed agreeably to the instruction of the
vision, safely reached their hiding place, which commanded a full view of the
fatal platform. The name of the victim had been kept profoundly secret, |up to
the sacrificial hour. Judge then, the cousteraation, when, dressed in his proudest
robes, Owatoga appeared at the head of his tribe, himself the voluntary victim.—
The tears and shrieks of the women, and the expostulations of all his chiefs

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"Wassatogo tliea Pressed Mmsolf in his chieftain's earb, put on his wai--
paini as if going to battle, and taking his bow and arrows and tomahawk
he placed himself on a prominent point of roclc to await the coming of the
monster bird. Meanwhile as had been directed in his vision a band of his
best braves had been concealed in the interstices of the rock, waiting each
with his arrow drawn to the head of the monster when their chief should
be attacked, to wreak their last vengeance on their enemj*. High and
erect the bold Wassatogo stood chanting his death song with a calm and
plaxrid countenance, when suddenly there came a roar as of awful thunder
and in an instant the bird of the Piasau uttering a wild scream that shook
the hills, darted down upon the chief. At that moment Wassatogo dealt
it a blow in the head with his tomahawk, and every bow sprung at once
sent its arrow quivering up to the feather into its body. The Piasau
uttered a shriek that resounded far over the opposite shore of the river
and expired. Wassatogo was safe. Not an arrow, not even the talons of
the bird had touched him. The Master of Life in admiration of the gen-
erous deed of Wassatogo had held over him an invisible shield. The tribe
now gave way to the wildest joy, and held a great feast in honor of the
event, and to commemorate it, painted the figure of the bird on the side of
the rock, on_wbose summit the chieftain stood, and there it has endured
for ages a mark for the arrow or bullet of evei-y red man who has since
passed it in ascending or descending the great Father of Waters.*

a%'ailed nothiug; he was bent upon his solemn and awUil purpose. "Brothers and
children," he addressed them, waving his hand in wliich he held a short wand,
and which procured for him instant and profound audience, "the Great Spirit is
augrj- with his children. He hath sent us tlais scourge to punish us for our sins.
He hatli demanded tliis sacrifice. Wlio so fit as your chief? The blood of my
heart is pure. Wlio will bring any charge againtst Owatoga? Many moons have
I been j^our chieftain. I have led you to conquest and glory, I liave but tliis
sacrifice to malie, and I am a free spirit. I am a drj- tree, leafless and braucliless.
Soon shall I sink upon the wide prairie and moulder away. Cherish and obey the
sapling that springs up at my root. May he be braver and wiser than his sire.
And when the Great Spirit smiles upon you and delivers you, forget not tlie sacri-
fice of Owatoga. Hinder me not — I go forth to the sacrifice.'"— "Illinois and tiie
West," by A. D. Jones, 183.S,— page 55-6-7.

*The spot became sacred from that time, and no Indian ascended or descended
the Fatlier of Waters for many a year witliout discharging his arrow at tlie image
of tlie warrior-destroying Bird. After the distriljution of fire-arms among the
Indians, bullets were substituted for arrows, and even to this day no savage
presumes to pass that magic spot without discharing his rifie and raising liis
shout of triumph. I visited the spot in June (1838) and examined the image, and
the ten thousand bullet-marks upon the cliflF seemed to coroborate the tradition
related to me in the neighboriiood. So lately as the passage of the Sac and Fox
delegations down the river on their way to Wasliington, tliere was a general dis-
charge of their rifies at the Piasau Bird. On arriving at Alton, tliey went on shore
in a body, and proceeded to tlie bluffs, wliere tliej- held a solemn war-council, con-
cluding the whole witli a splendid war dance, manifesting all tlie wliile the most
exuberant joy. — Ibid, page 59.

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In the "Journal D'au Voyage fait par ordre du Hoi dans L'Ameriqtie
Septeutrionalepar le P. Charlevoix." We find some notes of travel and
description of the face of the country between the Sangamon river and
the Mouth of the Missouri, of which the following is a rude translation.
"Upon the 6th, (Oct. 1721) we perceived numbers of Buffalo who crossed
the river, swimming with great precipitation, and we did not doubt in the
least that they were pursued by one of the hostile parties, of which we
had been informed, a circumstance which obliged us to travel the whole
night in order to escape from such a dangerous neighboi-hood. Upon the
morrow before day we passed the Sangamon, a large river which comes
from the south ; five or six leagues lower down we left upon the same side
another much smaller, called le riviere des Macopines ; (now Macoui^in
Creek.) These are large roots which, if eaten raw are a poison, but which
after being cooked at a small fire for fire or six days or a longer time have
no bad qualities. Between these two rivers is found a swamp called
Machoutin, which is precisely half way from Pimikeouy to the Mississippi.
Shortly after having passed la reviere des Macopines we perceived the
banks of the river which are of very great hight. Nevertheless we still
journeyed more than twenty-four hours, and after under sail before enter-
ing it, for the reason that the Illinois river changes its direction at this
point from West completely to South-East. It might be said that in
chagrin at being obliged to pay homage with its waters to another river it
was about to return to its source. Its entrance into the Mississippi is east
south-east. It was upon the 9th about half past two in the afternoon, that
we found ourselves upon this river, which was then making so much stir
in France; leaving upon the right hand a large prairie, from which pro-
ceeds a small river where there is some copper, {Riviere du Cuivre.)
Nothing is more charming than this whole shore. It is not by any means
the same upon the left. Only very lofty hills {Montagues) are there to be
seen strewn with rocks, among which grow some cedars. But this is only
a ridge which has little depth, and which conceals very beautiful Prairies
Upon the 10th at nine o'clock in the morning after having traveled five
leagues upon the Mississippi we arrived at the confluence of the Missouri
which is in a direction north north-west and south south-east.

I believe this to be the most beautiful confluence which can be seen in
the world. The two rivers are of almost equal size, each half a league in
width ; but the Missouri is much the more rapid and it appears to enter
the Mississippi in triumph, through which it bears its turbid waters even
to the other shore without mingling them. It communicates to it that
color which the Mississippi never loses, and hurries it with precipitation
even to the Sea." — {Hist de Nouvelle France Tome VI, page 135.)

Early Land Titles in Madison.— In the second volume of the Ameri-
can State Papers we find the confirmation of the earliest land titles in the
ivaskaskia District including the present County of Madison.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 31

Michael Jones and E. Backus were first appointed Commissioners, to
sit in judgment upon the various claims broufrht under the provisions of
various acts of Congress, and their first reports are dated, December 31st,
1809.

"There are," say the Commissioners, "four species of claims upon
which, as Commissioners for this district we have had to act: 1st. Those
founded on ancient grants or allotments derived from former government
or from the Indians. 2d. Those founded on the grant of a donation of
four hundred acres to each of those who were heads of families in the
county at or before the treaty with England in 1783. 3d. Those founded
on having actually improved and cultivated land in the country, under a
supposed grant of the same by court or commandent. 4th. Those founded
on the having been enrolled on the 1st of August, 1790, and done duty in
the militia."

The first and second of these classes were under the act of 20th, June,
1778, and third and fourth under that of 3d, March, 1791. Of the first
class there were none confirmed within the present bounds of Madison.
Of the second there were a few. Of the third a good many, and of the
fourth class more than half the whole number as will appear in the follow-
ing extracts from their various reports. The first concerns, "A statement
of claims in virtue of improvement within the district of Kaskaskia
aflirnied by the Board.*

"Claim 1865 original claimant Alexis Buyatte, present claimantf Xicholas
Jarrot, 400 acres. Atfirmed to the legal ' representatives of A. Buyatte.
Situate on the river I'Abbe nine miles above Cahokia." The river l'"^Abbe
spoken of here is Cahokia Creek, so-called from the monastery, on
■ Monk's Mound, which was once called "Abbey Hill,"" even by the
American settlers. The claim, however, is really some distance from the
Cahokia creek, being on the bank of the ]Mississippi in Township 8-Ki, near
Kinder Station and opposite Cabaret Island. Its present ownership is
divided.

"Claim 526, James Biswell, the heirs of Biswell, 400 acres, on Buck run
a branch of Kaskaskia river. Affirmed to the legal representatives."
This is in the southwest corner of Township 3-7, and extends into St. Clair
County.

"Claim 519 Alexander Denis, "William Bolin "Whitesides 400 acres, on
"U'inn's run in the County of St. Clair, [St. Clair and Randolph were then
the only counties,] beginning at a "White "U^alnut near Cummin's Sugar
Camp, etc." This in Township 4-8, Section 20, on the l)lutts of the Ameri-
can Bottom, in what appears to have been the most attractive part of our
county, "the Goshen Settlement."'

"Claim 561 Clement Drury, heirs of Samuel "W'orley 400 acres. Below
the Xarrows, below Hull's 'Station to be located adjoining the patented
militia rights of Samuel Worley and James McXabb', these" rights having
been located in the imi^rovement." This is mosth' in Section T], of Town-
ship 3-9, and includes the farm of Samuel Squire, one of the oldest im-
provements in the countv, upon which are pear trees seventv-tive vears of
age.

* In the following we have retained the orthography of the "Americau State
Papers," which in the case of some claimants' names were not always correct.

tHereafter the words "Original Claimant" and "Present Claimant"' will be omit-
ted. The words "Present Claimant" mean the Claimant of 1309.

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"Claim 1S44 Jacque Germain, Nicholas Jarrot 400 acres. At I'Abbe,
thirteen miles above Cahokia." This is in Section 32, of Township 3-9, on
the borders of Horse Slioe Lake and not far distant from Ve nice.

"Claim 133 Jean Baptiste Gonville, alias .Rappellay, Nicholas Jarrot 400
acres. Affirmed to Jarrot. Situated at Canteen about ten miles above
Cahokia." This claim includes "I'Abbe" itself, the monasterj'- of the
Monks of La Trappe, who from 1810 to 1813, resided on "Monk's Mound."
It lies mostly in Sections 35 and 36, of Town 3-9.

"Claim 1883 Joseph Hanson, Nicholas Jarrot 400 acres. Affirmed to
Jarrot. Situated at Marais JMensoicL'^ This lies mostly in Section 26 of
Town 3-9, and on the borders of Horse Shoe Lake, which may be intended
by Marais Mensoui.

Claim 637 James Kinkead, James Kinkead by George H. Dougherty 400
acres. In the Mississippi bottom four or five miles above the ferry op-
posite St. Louis." This lies in Township 3-10, in Sections 25 and 26, about
two miles above Venice.

"Claim 1855 (4?) Baptiste Lionais, Nicholas Jarrot 400 acres. Affirmed.
Situated opposite the mouth of Missouri." Nearly the whole of this claim
had been swept away by the ceaseless abrasion of the Missouri. The
landing of the Madison County Coal Company is upon the remnant of it
on Section 32 of Town 5-9.

•'Claim 902 Isaac Levy, Isaac Darneille 400 acres. On the river I'Abbe
above Cahokia about twelve miles, near where the French Church stood."
The most of this claim lies in St. Clair County— a part in Sections 34 and
35 of Township 3-9, close to Canteen Village.

"Claim 1838 Michel Pichette, Nicholas Jarrot 400 acres. At a place
called I'Abe river [Cahokia Creek again] eight miles above Cahokia,"
The most of this claim lies in Section 31 of Township 3-9.

"Claim 1653 Isaac West. I. West 400 acres. By the testimony of George
Atcheson and David Waddle, that this land on which tlie actual improve-
ment was made has been included in the survey of James Pigott ; and by
Alexander Waddle and Amos Squire that this claim has been surveyed
about the year 1802,in the place where the said West now lives; affirmed."
This tract is in Section 19 etc., of 3-8.

These twelve claims are all relating to Madison County, that we find in
the first report of Michael Jones and E. Backus Commissioners, dated
Kaskaskia December 31st 1809.

In their "statement of claims founded in acts of Congress, granting
donations of four hundred acres each to the heads of families in the dis-
trict of Kaskaskia, affirmed by the Board," over the same date and signa-
tures we find only —

"Claim 527 James Biswell. Heirs of Biswell 400 acres. To legal repre-
sentatives." This joins and is a part of the same survey with claim 526
already mentioned.

By far the largest number of claims are found under "a statement of
claims founded on an act of Congress granting a donation of one hundred
acres of land to each militia man enrolled and doing duty in the Illinois on
the 1st day of August 1790 within the district of Kaskaskia, affirmed by
the Board," composed of the same members and dated at the same time
and place as above.

"Claim 1869 Jean Brugier, Nicholas Jarrot 100 acres. Affirmed and
located together with claim of Louis Menard, No. 1880, and others." This
claim lies in Township 4-9, a little above the town of Madison and mostly
beneath the waters of the Mississippi.

"Claims 1324 Mathew Rene Bouvet, James Haggin 100 acres. On the

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 33

head -waters of Judy's Creek."' This is mostly in Sections 22 and 23 of
4-8, not above two miles south of Edwardsville.

"Claim 33S (a) Louis Bibo, [or Biboax on the Surveys.] Samuel Judy
100 acres atfirmed. See description under Louis Laflammes claim, 338."
Four claims were located together, mostly in Sections 32 and SS of 4-8, by
Samuel Judv, apparently about ISOO On this farm an orchard was set out in
1S02 or 1803 and a brick house which still stands, was builtin 1810 and 1811.

"Claim 605 Louis Bison, Isom Gillham 100 acres affirmed. Beginning at
Samuel Judy's south-west corner"' etc. This is in Section 5 of 3-8.

"Claim 2603 George Biggs, John "Whitesides 100 acres affirmed. Located
on "^''ood River, including a mill.' This includes the site of the former
town of Milton, in Section 17 of 5-9, and covers in part at least claim 2056.

"98 Jean Beaulieu, Nicholas Jarrot 100 acres, affirmed. On Cahokia
Creek in the Mississippi Bottom.'" This is near the mouth of Indian
Creek, in Section 7 and 8 of 4-8, and was a mill site in the early days of
the county. At the June terra of the Court of Common Pleas iii 1S15 we
find a verdict of inquest of John Robinson and others to the effect that a
mill dam seven feet high could be built without damage to any persons'
land.

"Claim 1258 (a) Francois Campeau, John Rice Jones 100 acres. This lo-
cation includes the claims of Pierre Martin, jr., J. B. Raplais, Jacque
Mulott, Louis Harmond, Joseph Poirier, Dennis Lavertue, Philip de
Boeuf, Jas, Laraarch, Constant Longtemps, Affirmed. This claim with
nine others has been located in the Mississippi Bottom, between Grand
Isle and Preque Isle opposite Isle of Cattarot, bounded by the Mississippi
West."" This Survey lies in Sections 1 and 12 of 3-10. Grand Isle is now
known as Choteau's Island, Prevue Isle is probably the peninsula on
which Old Venice was situated and the Isle of Cattarot' is probably intend-
ed for Isle of Cabaret; now known as Cabaret Island, or as mis-spelled on
our County Map Gabberet Island. Isle de Cabaret or Tavern Island is the
probable meaning.

"Claim 485 (a) Pierre Clement, John Briggs 100 acres. On fhe bank of
the Mississippi adjoining Cahokia Coumion; surveyed with Antoine Lahu-
sceirs claim." This lies in Section 36 of 3-10, on the south line of the
county.

"Claim 753 Frances [Francis] CoUine, John Bloone, [Bloom] 100 acres.
Affirmed. See description under Francois Deneme"s claim 752."

"Claim 755 Thomas Callahan, .John Bloone, [Bloom] 100 acres. Affirm-
ed. See description under Francois Deneme's claim."

"Claims 752 Francois Deneme, John Bloom 100 acres. Affirmed with
two above on Canteen Creek."' Part of this survey lies in Sections 31 and
32 of 3-8; the remainder in St. Clair County.

"Claim 754 J. B. Derousse St. Pierre, John Bloom 100 acres. Affirmed
and surveyed adjoining Etienne Piucenoe." [Pencenneau?] Probably in
Section 35 or 36 of 3-10.

"Claim 1258 (2dj Jean B. Girand, alias Jean Pierre, John Rice Jones 100
acres. Affirmed and conveyed by Jones to Thomas Gilham, and located
in Goshen adjoining Samuel Judy and Isham [Isom] Gilham," This is in
.Sections 4 and 5 of 3-8; Goshen is used as the designation for the other -
wise unnamed locality. In the early records of the Court of Common
Pleas of Madison County, this part is clesignatod as Goshen Township,

"Claim 1745, Elisha Harrington, Uel "Whitesides 100 acres. See 1061
hereafter.

"Claim 1258 (b) Louis Harmond, John Rice Jones, 100 acres." See
1258. (aj

"Claim 115 Charles Hebert, (alias Cadien) Nicholas Jarrot 100 acres.
Affirmed and located with others on the bank of the Mississippi, about
two miles below the mouth of Mad river. See Louis Menard"s claim
1880," This claim was in Sections 8 and 9 of 4-9, but is now nearly all
washed away. Mad river is pi'obably Wood river.

"Claim 338 (b) Jacob Judy, Samuel Judy 100 acres, Affirmed. This
with Louis Laflamme's claims and others, surveyed." See 338. (a)
5 —

34 A GAZETTEER OF

"Claim 1S41 Baptiste Lecompte, Nicholas; Jarrot 100 acres. Affirmed."
This is in Section 17 of 4-9, close by Madison Landing.

"Claim 1851 Barzle Lecompte. Nicholas Jarrot 100 acres. Affirmed."
This is immediately in front of the one last mentioned, includes the site of
Madison and is about one-third \vashed away.

"Claim 1719 Louis Le Brun, jr.. Thomas Kirkpatrick 100 acres. Affirm-
ed bv the Board and located." This is in Section 23 of 4-8.

"C^laim 125S (Cj Constant Lougtemps. John Rice Jones, 100 acres." See
125S. (a)

"Claim 1258 (d ) Dennis Levertue, John Rice Jones, 100 acres," See 1258.
(a)

"Claim 125S (e) Philip Le Beauf, ]Le Boeuf?] alias Lafiamme, John Rice
Jones 100 acres. See 1258. (a)

"Claim 1258 (f) Joseph Lemarch, [Lamarch,] John Rice Jones, 100 acres."
See 1258. ;a) , ,

"Claim 331 Francis Louval, Henry Cook, 100 acres. Affirmed and sur-
veyed. Situated on the waters of''judv's Creek. (This survey includes
the militia claim of Wm. Young Whitesides 330,") This on the corners of
Sections 4, 5, 8 and 9 of 3-8, near the the claim of Samuel Judy in Goshen.

"Claim 33s (c) Louis Laflamme, Samuel Judy 100 acres. Affirmed and
surveyed with the claims of Louis Bibaux, Francois Ritchie and Jacob
Judv,' St. Clair County in the Mississippi Bottom." See 338 (a),

"Claim 484 John Lisle, John Biggs, 100 acres. Affirmed and located;
besinning at a stake on the banks of the Mississippi," etc.

"485 (b) Antoiue Labussiere, John Biggs, 100 acres, Affirmed." See

"Claim 991 Pierre Lejoy, Tlios. Kirkpatrick 100 acres. Affirmed; located
on Cahokia Creek, three miles east of the Mississippi. This lies mostly in
Sections 2 and 3 of 5-8, and includes the north-western part of Edwards-
ville." "At the house of Thomas Kirkpatrick the Honorable John G. Lot-
ton and the Honorable Jacob Whiteside, Judges of the Court of Common
Pleas for Madison County, took their seats and proceeded to business as a
Ct)untv Courf on the 5th day of April 1813. This claim is noted as three
miles east of the Mississippi." It is about eight.

"Claim 1880 Louis Menard, Nicholas Jarrot 100 acres. Affirmed, located
tosether with claim of J. B. Brugier, Barzel Leconte, Charles Hebert and
an^jther to be substituted to cover his mill seat near the the mouth of
Wood River." Claim 1880 is in Section 8 of 4-9, and now mainly washed
awav bv the river.

"Claiixi 1258 (g) Pierre Martaiu jr., John Rice Jones, 100 acres. bee
1258 I a). ,^„ ,, o

"Claim 1258 (h) Jacque Mulot, John Rice Jones, 100 acres. bee
1258 (a). ., ^, ,^.o , ^

"Claim 125S (i) Joseph Poirier, John Rice Jones 100 acres. bee 12o8 'a).

"Claim 600 Levi Piggot, Benjamin Casteline, 100 acres. Affirmed and
Surveyed on Canteen Creek w-ith Louis Rhali, No, 599." ' This lies mostly
in Section 29 of 3-8, near CollinsA-ille.

"Claim 1258 (k) Jean Bapt. Rappalais, John Rice Jones, 100 acres. bee

"Claim 338 (d) Francis Ritchie, Samuel Judy 100 acres, affirmed." See

"Claim 599 Louis Rhelle, Renjamin Casterlme 100 acres. Surveyed
with Levi Piggefs claim No, 600 on Canteen Creek," which see above.

"Claim 113 Joseph St. Ives, Nicholas Jarrot, 100 acres." In Section 17
of 4-9 close to Madison. Mostly under the river now.

"Claim 330 William Young Whitesides, Henry Cook, 100 acres. At-
tirmed and surveyed with Francois LouvaUs claim 133,'" which see above'

"Claim 545, David Waddle, David Waddle 100 acres. Affirmed and loca-
ted with two other militia claims in Six Mile Prairie. (This survey in-
cludes the militia claim of Alexander Waddle, and the improvement right
of 250 acres of this claimant.",) They lie mostly in Sections 31 and 32 ol
4-y.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 35

"Claim oii^ Alexander Waddle, Alexander "Waddle, 100 acres," See
545.

"Claim 1061, John Wliitesides, John Whitesides, 100 acres. Affirmed
and surveyed with Elisha Harrington's claim 1745. Situated on the waters
of Cahokia Creek, St. Clair County." In Sections 1 and 2 of 3-8.

On the 24th of February, 1813, the Commissioners in their "Report on
claims to lauds within the district of Kaskaskia, which have been con-
firmed by the Governors of the Territory," discuss:

"Claim 2056 John Edgar claims four arpents in front by forty in depth
at Piasa, so-called, in virtue of an improvement said to have been made
by J. Baptiste Cardinal; and the claim appears to have been couA-eyed to
John Edgar by deed dated 17th, September, 1795, witnessed by La Violette
and acknowledged before William Morrison, xVpril 10th of the same year
— five months before its execution. This Board is fully impressed with
the belief that the name of this witness was written by John Edgar. It
is further remarkable that although the said Cardinal affixes his mark to
the deed, the claimaint [Edgar] adduces in proof of the fairness of this
transaction a letter from said Cardinal, dated the 29th of July of the same
year offering him this land, which is signed by himself in a very good
hand.

"It is further apparent from the most respectable testimony that no im-
provement in early times was here made."

On the 4th of January 1813 the Commissioners Michael Jones, John Cald-
well and Thomas Sloo, "a list of claims confirmed by the Governors of
the North- West and Indiana Territories, to those persons who imjiroved
and cultivated laud in the Illinois Country pursuant to the act of the 3rd
of March 1791, (other than those entered on the affirmed list of the late
Board of Commissioners for the district of Kaskaskia, transmitted by
them on the 31st of December 1809,) and which in the opinion of the Com-
missioners ought to be confirmed by Congress." Among these we find:

"Claim 602, original claimant Peter Casterline; person to whom con-
firmed by Governor, Peter Casterline, person by whom claimed before
late Boad; Peter Casterline. ^Governor confirming, Harrison; 250 acres."
Tnis lies mostly in Section 32 of 3-8, on the bluffs near Coliinsville.

"Claim 328, Isaac Enochs; Isaac Enochs; Jacob Whitesides, Gov. Har-
rison; 250 acres." In Sections 4 and 9 of 4-9. Nearly all washed away.

"Claim 517 Abraham Rain; widow and heirs Rain; Uel and Bolen
Whitesides, Harrison, 250 acres. This is in Section 20 and 21 of 4-9. The
name of Rain is spelled Rainer on the surveys.

"Claims 756 John Sullivan, Larkin Rutherford, Larkin Rutherford,
Harrison, 440 arpents." This is mostly in Sections ;8 and 9 of 5-9, and
embraces the farm of the Hon. Cyrus Edwards, the only claim in the
vicinity.

"Claim 544 David Waddle, David Waddle, David Waddle, Harrison 250
acres." See claim 545 above.

The above five claims were all, it will be seen, confirmed by Governor
William H. Harrison.

We find two more claims considered under the heading of "A transcript
of claims which are derived from confirmations made by the Governors
of the Northwest and Indiana Territories to those persons who had im-

»In the foUowlnar paragraphs the words "Original Claimant,"— "Person to whom
confirmed by the tiovernor,"— "Person by whom claimed before the Board," and
^'Governor confirming," will be omitted.

36 A GAZETTEER OF

proved and cultivated lands in the Illinois country, in pursuance of the
fourth section of the act of the 3rd March, 1791; but which are unsupported
before the Board of Commissioners appointed in luirsuance of the act of
the 20th of Februar}^ 1812."

First is a consideration of tlie case already given of the ''imiirovement
of Jean Bte. Cardinal.

"No 205fi, The claim of John Edgar, assignee of Jean Bte. Cardinal for
one bundled arpents of land, in virtue of Court deed and improvement.
This claim derive.s its validity from a confirmation made bj^ Governor St.
Clair to the said John Edgar. It is proved that about tliirty years ago,
Jean Bte. Cardinal lived at Paisa, five or six leagues above Cahokia; that
he l^uilt a hous(^ and resided there with his family; that he was taken
prisoner by the Indians, when his family were obliged to abandon there,
and retired to the village of Cahokia; tliat no cultivation is recollected to
have been observed. Sliould the foregoing claim be confirmed by Con-
gress, the Commissioners would recommend that the confirmation be to
the said Cardinal, or his legal rejjresentatives, as the title papers of the
said Jolm Edgar appear not to ])e regular." This looks to a settlement
within the l)ounds of the county as early as 17S5.

"Improvement of Philip Gallaghen, Xo. 2070. The claim of John Edgar
assignee of Philip Gallahen, for four hundred acres in right of cultivation
and improvement.

"This claim likewise derives its validity from a confirmation made by
Governor Harrison to saitl Edgar.

"The deponents state that they knew said Gallaghen, but I know of no
improvement made bv hiu)." This claim was located in Sections 8 and 17
of 4-8, on the blufls.

Also over the date of January 4th 1813 we find "a list of militia dona-
tions granted by the Governors of the North-West and Indiana Territories
in pursuance of the act of the 3rd of March 1791 (other than those which
were reported in the alfirmed list of the late Board of Commissioners for
the district of Kaskaskia, ) and which in the opinion of the present Com-
missioners, ought to be confirmed. The following belong to Madison
C/Ountj'.

"Claim 54S, original claimant Jean Baptiste Becket; confirmed bj' Gov-
ernor to Etienne Pencennoe; claimed before the late Board by Etienne
Pencennoe; Governor Harrison 100 acres." This is in township 3-10 and
covers a part of the town plat of Venice.

"Claim 549, Auguste Belcour; Auguste Belcour, Etienne Pencennoe;
Harrison 100 acres. Adjoining 54S,

"Claim 103 Raphael Belanger; N. Jarrot; N. Jarrot; Harrison; 100 acres.
Also in 3-10,

"CUaim 19)7 Charles Deneau; Hannah Hillnian; Harrison; 100 acres."

"Claim 104 Stephen Lauis Lamall, A. Jarrot; A. Jarrot, Harrison, 100
acres.

"Claim 609 Cliarles Francois Lancier; Charles Fi-ancois Lancier;
[Selucier on Surveys.] Thomas H. Talbot; Harrison; 100 acres," In Sec-
tions 33 and 34 of 3"-S just south of Collinsville and extending into St, Clair
County.

"Claim 928 James Whitesides; James Whiteside*; James Whitesldes;
Harrison; 100 acres. In Sections 16, 20 and 21 of 4-8; on the bluffs.

The above enumeration comprises it is believed all the claims which

were located partly or entirely within the present boundaries of Madison.

The list comprises 69 "claims" which are included in 48 "Surveys." Of

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

these 49 are for 100 acres; 13 for 400; 3 for 250; 1 for 300 1 for IGO arpents; and
1 for 440 arpents.
The following is their location by townships. •

3- 7, contains all or most of 2 claims. 1 survey.

3- 8, " " 18 " 11 "

■t- 8, " " S " 8 "

3- 9, " " 21 " 9 "

4- 9, " " 8 '• 8 "

5- 9, " " 3 " 3 "

6-10, " " 9 " 8 "

Total 69 48

It will be seen by tliis tliat they are confined to the south and west part
of the county.

Through the kindness of Don Alonzo Spaulding, Esq., late Surveror
General of Illinois and Missouri, and Fred H. Mosljerger, Esq., Recorder,
U. vS. Recorder's Otfice, St. Louis, Mo., we are enabled to present in a
tabular form a

LIST Showing at what time the United States Surveys were made within the
present County of JMadison, State of IlliiKiis, and the namesof the Deputy Survey-
ors, who executed the same, and reference to No. of Volume, in wliicli tlie Field
Notes are coutaiued.

Towships all North of the Base Line, and Ranges West of the 3rd Principal Meri-
dian.

TOWNSHIP Uo

BOrXDAKIES AND ?

SUBDIVISION. 5

WHEN
SURVEYED.

BY V\'H03r SURVEYED.

EEMARKS.

South bouudarj-..! 3

East boundary ! 3

Subdivision : 3

South bouudar5'. i 4
East boundary.... 4

Subdivision ' 4

South boundary.. .5
East boundary....

Subdivision

South boundary., c
East boundary....! 6

Sulidivisiou 6

South boundary.. 7
South (boundary..! 3
East boundary....! 3

Subdivision : 3

South bouudary..! 4
East boundary....

Sulxlivision

South boundary..
East boundai-y...

Subdivision

South bouudarj-..
East boundary....

Subdivision

ScHTth boundary..
South boundary..
East boundary....

Sul)division [ ,3

South boundary.. 4
East boundarj-.'... 4 j

Subdivision 4

South boundary..! ,5
East boundary,...; 5,

April I80S

April 1808 i

Dec 1813 ]

April 1808

Mav 1808

Dec Jan, 1813-14.
April, May 1S08..

Jan 1814

Feb 1814 i

Feb 1814 '

May 1818 ,

lune 1818 1

Juue 1818

April 1808

Dec 1813 :

April 1808 '

April 1808

Dec, Jan 1813-14.1
April, May 1808.

Fel) 1814 1

Feb, March 1814

Feb 1814

Mav 1818 '

May, Juue 1818..

June 1818

April 1808

Feb 1811

April 1808

Feb 1812

April, May 1808
Feb 1814

John Messenger.

M Moore

J Milton Moore..

M Moore

John Messenger.
J Milton Moore..

J ilfessenger

J Milton ^loore..
J Milton iloore..
J Miltou Moore..
Tho V,' Thurston
Tlio W Thurston
J Milton Moore..
John Messenger.

M Moore

Enoch Moore

John Messenger.
John Messenger.

Enoch Moore

John Messenger,
J Milton ^Moore..
J Miltou Moore
J Milton Moore..
Tho W Thurston.

JS Conway

J Milton Moore..
John Messenger.
John Messenger.

Wm Rector

John Messenger.
John Messenger.

Wm Rector

John Messt-nger.
J Miltou Moore..,

Vol 12

Vol 43

Vol 12

Vol 43

Vol 12

Vol 44

Vol 88

Vol 89

Vol 86

Vol 12

Vol 4.3

Vol 12.

Vol 12

Vol 43

Vol 12

Vol 44

Vol 8,S,90...

Vol 91

Vol SO

V 12, IS, 54.

V 12, 18, .51.
Vol 54

V 12, 17, 5t.

Vol 12

Vol 56

Vol 12

Vol 41

A GAZETTEER OF

LIST OF SURVEYS CONTINUED FR03I PAGE 37.

BOUNDARIES AND
SUBDIVISIONS.

Subdivision

South boundary-
East boundary....

Subdivision

South boundary..
Soutli boundary..
East boundary....

Subdivision

South boundarj-..
East boundary....

Subdivision

South boundary..
Ea.st boundary....

Subdivision

South boundary..
East boundary....

Subdivision

South boundary..
South boundary-
East boundary....

Subdivision

South boundary..
East boundary....

Subdi\'ision

South boundary..
East boundary....

Subdivision

South boundary.,
East boundarj-....

Subdivision

South boundary.
South boundary.
Ea-st boundary....

Subdivision

South boundaiy.

X ! a

"WHEN
SURVEYED.

BY ^VH0M SRRVEYFD.

7 I March ISH

7 March 181-1

7 I June 1818

7 I Oct, Nov 1S1&....
7 'June 1818

8 Dec '1807

SlJan 1808

8 May 1810 Ap 1'15

8 Jan 1808

8 Jan ISas

8 March 1812

8 Jan 1808

8 March 1814

8 Mai-cli, Ap'l 181-1

8 rHarchlsy

8 'Oct 1818

8 Jan 1819

8 June 1818.

9 Jan 1808

9 Jan 18<J8

9 May 1813

9 Jan 1808

9 Jan 180.S

9 Ap'l May 1811-13

9 Jan l.SJS

9 Mfirch 1x12

9 i March Ap'l 1812

9 March 1812

9 Nov 18118

9 Feb ,9

9 June '818.

10 April 181Z

10 Jan 1819

10 June, Decisis....

REMARKS.

J Milton Moore Vol U

J Milton Moore Vol 44

JS Conway Vol 9i)

Charles Powell Vol 92.

J Milton Moore Vol 86

Messenger V 12,5.5, 58*

Messenger Vol 12

H Morley, E Barcroft VolS5,58...

Moore Vol 12.

Messenger Vol 12

Geo Fi'azer, G Marshall Vol 5-5

Messenger Vol 12.

J Milton Moore Vol 44

Charles Powell Vol 92

Josepli Borough Vol 93

J Milton Moore Vol 86

Messenger Vol 12,57...

Moore Vol 12

G W Frazer Vol 57

Moore Vol 12,57...

Messenger Vol 12

G W Frazer, C Lockhart Vol 51

Messenger Vol 12.

Gilbert Marshall Vol 57

Gilbert Marsliall Vol 57

Joseph Borough Vol 93.

J Messenger Vol 95

J Milton Moore Vol 86

Ellas Barcroft Vol 57

J Messenger Vol 94

J Messenger, J Judy, J D Bates V 94 90 527t
J Milton Mooro,lJ .Niessinger... Vol 86, 94...

Township 5, Range 10, (in which the City of Alton is situated,) was surveyed by
Elias Barcroft in April and May, 1812 and 1813, Vol. 37.

'The two latter connections.
tSurvey of Islands in Vol. 327.

(Islands Nos. 60 and 61.)

EARLY EMIGRATION.

It does not appear that any permanent settlements were made by the
French, either at this or any subsequent period prior to the commence-
ment of the American emigration from the East within the present limits
of Madison County, though the statement is made by Governor Reynolds
that "the French had resided upon the Big Island in the Mississippi below
the mouth of the Missouri at intervals for fifty or sixty years before (1804.)
Squire LeCroix who died in Cahokia an old man, a few years since was
born on that Island." [Choteau's Island.]

But however this may be they left little to mark the fact of their exis-
tence, and exerted virtually no influence upon the infant fortunes of the
country. It remained for a hardier, bolder, more intelligent and more

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 39

industrious class, the brain and pith, the hone and sinew of a new civiliz-
ation just breaking frona the restraints of European tyranny — American
born — to develope the wonderful resources of this still more wonderful
country, with its abundance of mineral wealth, its soil of exuberant
fertility, its magnificent natural features, and to make it what it must
soon become, the garden of Illinois.

Emigration in earnest commenced to flow into the Illinois country after
the division of the Indiana Territory in 1800, The American and even
the French settlements began to extend themselves throughout the west-
ern section of Illnois. In this year (1800) the first white man located him-
self at Goshen, more than twenty miles in advance of the settlements.
His name was Ephraim O' Conner, and he located in the American Bottom
near the blufi", five or six miles south-west from the present town of
Edwardsville. Col. Samuel Judy bought out O'Connor in 1801 ; lived
upon this spot more than the third of a century and died in the same place.*

The Rev. David Badgley and some others in 1799 explored the country
at present embraced in the County of Madison, and called it "<?os/je»."
They gave it this name on account of the fertility of the soil, and the con-
sequent luxuriant growth of vegetation. It was indeed a land of promise,
and some j^eai's afterward was the largest and best settlement in Illinois.

Goshen settlement, so called in early times, embraced about the whole
territory of Madison County, and was in its early history as it has always
been, a compact happy and prosperous community. In 1801 the first
white settlers located in Six Mile Prairie, within the present limits of the

County. Their names were Patrick Hanniberry and Wiggins.

The latter had a family, but Hanniberry was a single man. Their settle-
ment received the name of the Six Mile Prairie, from the situation, which
was six miles north of St. Louis, in Upper Louisiana.

The emigrants to the country at this period were mostly from the South-
ern and Western States. Very few eastern i)eople settled in Illinois at
that early day, and the Ohio river was the main channel hj which the
hardy pioneers reached their new homes in the wilderness..

Ax Indian Murder. — The infant colony in Goshen Settlement was
earlj- called to experience the perils of a new country, and the cruelty of
a savage and treacherous foe. In 1802, Turkey-Foot, an evil disposed and
cruel Chief of a band of Potawatamie Indians and his party returning
homeward from Cahokia to their towns toward Chicago fell in w*ith t\v^o
men named Dennis and Van Meter, at the foot of ihe Mississippi Tjluflf,
about five miles southwest of the town of Edwardsville and murdered
them in cold blood. The country contained at that day very few inhabi-
tants above Cahokia, and Turkey-Foot seeing the Americans extending
their settlements toward his country took fire at the spectacle, and with

*Hon. Thos. Judy, grandson of Samuel Judj-, thinks the latter came to Gosheu
in 1798.

40 A GAZETTEER OF

true savage and unreasoning ferocity wreaked his resentment on the first
who crossed his path. No further acts of hostility were committed at this
time and the murder seems rather to have been regarded as an outburst
of drunken fury than as indicating any settled purpose of enmity to the
whites.

In the year 1802 the whole country extended its borders. Many citizens
left the older settlements and pressed forward toward the frontiers. The
Goshen settlement among others was considerably enlai'ged and improved.

The Gillham* and Whiteside families settled there at this time. These
two large connections embraced nearly all the inhabitants of the settle-
ment. The Seybolds, Groots, Casterlines and others located at the foot
of the blufl', above Quentine or Cantine Creek. [Canteen?]

In 1803 Samuel Joel Whiteside made the first improvements on Ridge
Prairie, six or eight miles south of where Edwardsville now stands.
These settlements for the most part were made by pioneers who had
already been in the country for many years, and who had been ac-
customed to a frontier life. The whole frontier was then exposed to the
incursions of Indians, not entirely friendly to the whites, and the hardiest,
and bravest of the old settlers were required to display a bold front to
the fierce and roving bands who infested the settlements at that day.

One of the greatest drawbacks to the growth of the colonies was the
want of mills, schools and houses of worship.

Want of Mills. — The greatest difficulty was experienced In procuring
a supply of meal. Flour at that time was not much in use. All the fron-
tiers of Goshen settlement, and iin fact all the upper colonies were com-
pelled to go to Cahokia, in what is now St. Clair County, to procure their
supplies. The extreme settlements being obliged for many years to travel
fiftj' miles or more for this purpose. To relieve absolute want the band
mill propelled by horse power made its appearance, and was hailed as a
kind of God-send. Several of these mills were erected in Goshen settle-
ment. The Pruitts built one on the edge of the prairie, a few miles east
of the present site of Collinsville. Talbot had first a horse mill and after-
wards a water mill, on the Quentine Creek, south of Collinsville. Cor-
nelius built a water mill on the same creek below. Elliott had a horse
mill soi^th of the present location of Edwardsville, about three miles dis-
tant. Carpenter kept one in the Six Mile Prairie, and Thomas Kirkpat
rick built a water mill on Cahokia Creek adjoining the site of Edwards-

* The Gillhaiu subsequently became the most numerous of any family in the
county, as is illustrated by the fact that at one time it was a common remark
among the people, that '-a candidate whose named headed the County Ticket
would rarely be elected unless he had some of the Gillham connection lalso on the
ticket.''

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 41

ville. These were the pioneer mills of the frontier for many years, and
were all built before 1807.

Soon aft^r the purchase of Louisiana, President Jefferson had projected
a tour of exploration and discovery across the continent to the Pacific,
with the object of acquiring information of the country between the two
oceans, and to secure the friendship and trade of the Indians. The ex-
pedition consisting in all of thirty-four men camped during the winter of
1803-04, in the American Bottom not far from the Mississippi below the
mouth of Wood river. This camp was the ultima tkule of the white settle-
ments in Illinois at that period.

During this year, (1804,) the Goshen settlements were extended further
toward the north, James Stockton and Abraham Pruitt being the first to
make settlements at the foot of the bluffs not far from Wood river.

Settlement op Quentine or Canteen.— The same year Delorm, a
Frenchman, from Cahokia settled at the edge of the timber, near the
"Big Mound," in the American Bottom, not far from Quentine Creek.
The Quentine Village commenced to have an existence soon after. It
extended along the creek west for several miles, and was at one time «
liandsome little village. Its inhabitants were mostlj' emigrants from
Prairie du Pont.

In the year 1805 John T. Lusk emigrated from Kentucky and settled in
Goshen. By this time Ridge Prairie had also many permanent settlers
and was beginning to assume the character of a flourishing colony.

About this time (1805) some efforts were made hy farmers to shii^ their
produce to market directly upon their own account. Several flat-boats
were constructed and laden with corn, cattle, liogs etc., and sent down
the river to New Orleans from the head of Big Island in Madison County.
Some reached their destined port in safetj"-, others were wrecked on the
voyage for want of proper skill in the navigation of the river.

In 180G the first surveys of United States lands into townships were made
in the County. John Messenger Avas the fii'st or among the first surveyors
The Public lands in town 6, south range seven west, and country adjacent
were survej'^ed by him as a subcontractor under Wm. Rector. {Reynoldti,
page 279.) But fromI[the list of surveys furnished us by F. H. Mosberger,
United States Recorder of St. Louis, the eai-liest survey of this County
was the South boundary of township 3-S, December 1807; the hext were
East boundary 3-8; South and East of 4- 8; South lioundary 5-8; and South
and East of 4-9, in January 1808 by John Messenger and J. M. INIoore.

First Camp Meeting.— The next year (1807) was remarkable as wit-
nessing the first of those public gatherings for religious worship com-
monly known as Camp-Meetings. During the year two of these assem-
blies were held in Illinois, one near Shiloh in St. Clair County, and the
other a few miles south of what is now the town of Edwardsville, in
Madison County.
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Bishop McKendree axd Rev. Jesse Walker,— It was about this
time that the celebrated Bishop McKendree of the Methodist Church
visited the country in his official character and organized various
Churches. He was assisted in these meetings by the Rey. Jesse Walker,
an intrepid and energetic pioneer preacher who appeared in the country
the year previous and deA^oted his great energies to the advancement of
the Methoisd Church in Illinois. At his request he was appointed as a
preacher in Illinois by the Western Conference in 1806 and during the next
year mostly through his personal efforts eighty members were added to
the Church, which swelled its numbers in all the State to 220, For several
years before the religious wants of the infant communities had been met
bj- zealous, and faithful itinerants, who "rode the circuit" from one settle-
ment to another, none of whom seem to have sustained relations of any
especial interest to Madison County. A Baptist church was regularly
organized in the Wood River settlement in 1807.

The first brick house in the county was begun the following year,
( 1808) by Col. Samuel Judy, who came to the county as before stated in 1801,
and continued long afterwards to be one of its most valued citizens. He
sustained many positions of honor and preferment in the county with
dignity and credit, being elected a member of the fii'st LegislativelCouncil
of Illinois Territory, from Madison County, which office he held for four
years. He was afterward elected for many years to the office of County
Commissioner, and at a venerable age was appointed by Gov. Reynolds
Warden of the State Penetentiary at Alton, to serve with two others, of
whom Gov. Reynolds was one, as a Board to adopt a Penetentiary system,
erect a suitable building and put the whole machinery in working order,
a work which was performed with signal ability and success. He died
sincerely regretted at his residence in this count}', in 1833, aged seventy-
five years.

In the year 1809, a settlement was made upon Silver Creek, near the
present town of Highland.

Monks of La Trappe. — About the same time a very different order of
emigrants made their appearance in the county, near the present boundary
line between Madison and St. Clair Counties, in the vicinity of the mound
skirting C;ihokia Creek, ujion one of which they had a residence for several
years, and from which it derived its name of Monk's Mound. They were
known as the Monks of La Trappe. The monastery of this order was
anciently situated in the Province of Perche, in France, in one of the
most solitary spots that could be chosen. It was founded in A. D. 1140,
under the patronage of Ratron, Count of Perche. They were a branch of
the order of Cistercian Monks. Their monastery had fallen into decay
and their rigid discipline relaxed, when the order was reformed by the
Abbe Rauce in A. D, 1664. Ranee was a gay man of the world, but meet-
ing w^ith a sudden misfortune — some authors say the infidelity of his wife,

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 43

others the death of Madame Moiitbazon, whose favorite lover he had been
— he renouuced the world, entered this monastery and took the lead in a
system of the most severe austeritj'. Perpetual silence was the vow, every
comfort of life was rejected, and a stone was their pilow, bread and water
their only food, and every day each removed a handful of earth from his
grave. The furious storm of the French Revolution scattered the Trap-
pists. A branch of the order came to the United States in 1804, first
established themselves near Conewango, in Pennsylvania; then in Ken-
tucky; next at Florisant in St. Louis, Missouri, and finally in 1809 or 1810
in Madison County, upon the mound and farm before referred to which
was the gift of Colonel Nicholas Jarrot, of Cahokia.

They numbered eighty in all and expected an accession of two hundred
others from France upon their settlement — but the climate and situation
were not congenial to the austerities practiced by the order. During the
summer months fevers prevailed among them to an alarming extent.
Few escaped and many died. They cultivated a garden, repaired watches
and traded with the inhabitants. Connected with the monastery was a
sort of Seminary for boys. They seem to have been regarded generally
as filthy in their habits, but extremely severe in their penances and
discipline. In 1813 they sold off their personal property and left the
country for France.*

*Iu Wild's "Vallej- of the Mississippi Illustrated," it is stated that these monks
first sought a location in Pennsylvania, then in Kentucky, and again at Floris-
ant, near St. Louis, where they remained about eighteen months, and finally
located at the Mounds on the American Bottom in 1807.

Also that the first discovery of coal in the blutTs, was made by these monks.
Their black-smiths complained of a want of proper fuel, and on tlieir being in-
formed toat the earth, at the root of a tree, which was struck by lightning, was
burning, they went to the spot, and on digging a little below the snrtace, discover-
ed a vein of coal.

The number, that originally came to this country, consisted of six monks and
seven lay-brothers, under the paternal guidance of the Rev. Urban Guillet, it was
however increased by additions from France and from ditferent parts of the
United States to thirty-six persons in all. Evei-y thing seemed prosperous and
happy about tliem, when suddenly they were assailed with a malignant fever ,
which carried olf three of their number in one night. The country around them
continuing unhealthy, in 1816 those remaining broke up the establishment, re-
conveyed the land to Mr. Jarrot, the donator, and returned to France. * * *

No one was ever allowed to speak to another, or to a stranger, except in cases of
absolute necessity ; neitlier could lie address the superior, without first asking his
permission, by a sign, and receiving his assent. They were allowed to receive no
letters or news from the world, and were compelled to oijey the least sign made
even by the lowest lay-brother in the communitj', although by doing so, they
might spoil whatever they were at the time engaged in. Their dress consisted en-
tirely of wollen; they eat no flesh, and had but two meals a-day; their dinner
was soup of turnips, carrots and other vegetables, with no seasoning but salt, and
their supper, of two ounces of bread with water. They slept in their clothing
upon boards, with blocks of wood for pillows, but in winter were allowed any
quantity of covering they desired. When a stranger visited them, he was re-

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For some years previous to the declaration of war with Great Britain,
in 1812 the Indians had manifested a growing spirit of hostility to the
whites, which displayed itself in several murders along the whole frontier-
One of these occnred upon the 20th of June, in the year 1811, near Hun-
ter's Spring, in the lower end of the present City of Alton. A man by
the name of Price and a companion were engaged in plowing, w^hen they
saw the Indians approaching them at the spring, where there was a small
cabin. As the Indians came near the spring tlie Americans asked them
if they came in peace. One of the Indians a man of great size and
strength laid down his gun and extended his hand to Price, who took it un-
suspectingly, when he was held fast and immediately murdered by the
others. During the struggle which ensued his companion leaped upon the
horse and made his escape, being severely wounded in the thigh by a shot,
in his flight. The intelligence of the battle of Tippecanoe immediately
following these outrages was peculiarly alarming to the inhabitants of
Illinois and Missouri. The defence of the frontier now became a matter
of anxious and momentous consideration, and prompt, vigorous and
etficient means were taken by the Governors of these Territories to place
the settlements in a position of greater security in view of impending war
Block Houses were erected at various points of defensive importance
along the frontiers, and in July 1811 a company of mounted riflemen or
Rangers was raised in Goshen settlement.

Early in 1812, Gov. l<:dwards erected and fortified, Fort Russell h short
distance north-west of the town of Edwardsville. It was named in honor
of Col. Wm. Russell a brave and meritorious officer, then in command of
a regiment, consisting of ten comijanies of rangers. This frontier post was
m:ide the head(iuarters o f Gov. Edwards in his future operations against
the enemy and was fortified in such a manner as to secure the military
stores and munitions of war. "The cannon were removed from old Fort
Chartres, and with these and other military decorations Fort Russell
blazed out with considerable pioneer splendor.*"

ceived with the utmost kindness by their guest-master, his wants attended to, and
everything freely shown and explained to him, and whenever he passed one of
the monks, tlie latter bowed huml^ly to him, taut without looking at him. They
labored all day in the flelds or in their work shops in the most profound silence^
the injunction of which was removed, only from the one appointed to receive
visitors, and those engaged in imparting instruction. When one of them was
taken ill, the rigor of their discipline was entirely relaxed towards lum, and
every attention and comfort bestowed upon lum, and if he was about to die,
when in iiis last agonies, he was placed upon a board, on which the superior had
previously made the sign of a cross, with ashes, and the rest gathered around him
to console and pray for him. The dead were wrapt in their ordinary habit and
and buried without a coffin in the field adjoining their residence. As soon as one
was buried, a new grave was opened by his side, to be ready for the next who
might need it.
^Governor Reynolds' Life and Times, page 130.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 45

During the sirring of 1S12 a small company of regulars under Captain
Ramsey were stationed for a few months at Camp Russell. These were
all the regulars at any time on duty at Camp Russell duriug the war.

Another military station was established upon Silver Creek north-east,
of the town of Troy.

In September of this year all the disposable forces which could be raised
in Illinois, in all about three hundred and fifty men mustered at camp
Russell and were organized into an army for the destruction of the Indian
strongholds on Peoria Lake. The immediate command of the expedition
was vested in Col. Russell under Gov. Edwards who accompanied the
forces as commander in Chief. Col. Samuel Judy had organized a small
company of twenty-one men, who acted as scouts or an advanced guard
to the army upon its march. This force was intended to be marched against
the most dense and warlike Indian population in the west, but it was con-
templated to effect a junction with the expedition under General Hopkins,
who was in command of some four thousand volunteers from Kentucky,
and together make an attack upon the enemy. From various causes no
such union took place. The sickness of General Hopkins, after an
advsmce of some distance into the territory, combined with discontent and
desertions among his troops rendered his attempt unsuccessful, and he
returned to Kentucky without accomplishing anything.

The forces under Gov. Edwards, however, succeeded to a considerable
extent, in carrj'ing out the main object of the campaign, which was to
strike the Indians with terror by assailing them in their own territory and
to deter them from further invasions of the settlements. They were
driven from their retreat in a dense swamp where a considerable bod7»-
were surprised — after a sharp conflict in which numbers of them were
killed, their village burned and many slain in their flight. A few of the
army were wounded, but none killed and the force returned in safety to
Camp Russell, and were disbanded after a campaign of a few weeks.

In 1813 the town of Edwardsville was laid out and made the county seat
of the new County of Madison— which had been organized as before stated
by Proclamation of Gov. Edwards, in the previous year — and here in the
same year, the first Court held in the county unde'r the new territorial
organization, convened.

The following is an extract from the original County records of that
date:

April, 1813.
In pursuance of an Act of the Legislature of Illinois Territory, appoint-
ing a place for holding Courts for ISIadison County, on INIonday, the fifth
dav of April, at the House of Thomas Kirkpatrick, appeared the Honor-
able John G. Lofton and the Honoral)le Jacob Whiteside, Judges of the
Court of Common Pleas for Madison County, and took their seats and pro-
ceeded to business as a County Court.
Among the first proceedings of the Court appears the follo^A^ng:
Polly Snider, orphan of John Snider, deceased, appeared in Court, and

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with the approbation thereof made choice of Jesse Waddel for her
Guardian.

On motion William Gillham, Esq., ordered that Thomas Good be ap-
pointed Constable for the County of Madison, Goshen Township, where-
upon the said Thomas appeared in Court, and took the oath of office as
the law directs.

Ordered that Joseph Newman be appointed overseer of the road leading
from the town of Cahokia to the Indian Ford, on Cahokia Creek. Begin-
ning at the Bridge on the Canteen Creek and ending at the point of woods
next above where David Moore formerly lived. Imbracing also the keep-
ing in good repair the said Canteen Bridge.

Also that Anthony Cox be appointed overseer of the same road from the
lower edge of the aforesaid point of woods to the Indian Ford on Cahokia
Creek, and that he make and keep in good repair the banks of said Ford.

Ordered that John Kirkpatrick be appointed overseer of the road lead-
ing from Mr. Samuel Judah's to Thomas Kirkpatrick's Mill, on Cahokia
Creek. Beginning at the ford on Judah's Creek and ending at the said
Kirkpatrick's Mill. Keeping in good repair the banks of said Cahokia
Creek.

Court adjourned till To-morrow at 9 o'clock.

JOHN G. LOFTON,
JACOB WHITESIDE.

Tuesday April Gth, 1813,

Thomas Kirkpatrick applied for and obtained Licence for keeping a
Public House, as the law directs. Taxed at §6 50 per annum. ,

Tavern Rates as follows, viz :

FOOD AND FORAGE. DRINKS PER HALF PINT.

Cents. Cents.

Breakfast 2o|Rum 37i

Dinner 25 Ginn ^

Supper 25. Wine 37i

Corn per Gallon 12i Peach Brandy 12i

Oats per Gallon 12* Whiskey 12*

Hay or Fodder per Night 12il

Ordered that Georee Caldwell be appointed, and he is hereby appointed
Commissioner to receive a list of Taxable Property in the County of
^ladison, for the present year 1813.

Ordered that the following species of property be subject to Taxation for
present year at the following Rates, Toivit :

Each Able-bodied Sihgle (?) Man • $1 00

Each Horse, Mule or Ass 50

Each Negro Slave 1 00

William^Bakers Ferry on the Mississippi River 1 00

Samuel Gilham " " " " 100

William B. Whiteside's Ferry on the Mississippi River 1 00

Walker's Ferrv on the Mississippi River 3 00

Also the valuation of Houses, Lands and Water Mills.

January 15, 1814.
It is stated "that Isham Gilham Sheriff, appeared in Court and Gave
Bond as the law directs, as collector of the Taxes for the County of Mad-
ison."

April 6, 1814.
On settlement with the Sheriff it appeared to the Court, that the County
demand against the said Sheriff is as follows, totv it :

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 47

To the amount of the County Levy for 1818 $426 84*

To cash paid by Abraham Prickett for License for Retailing Mer-
chandise 15 00

The same to Samuel G. Mooss 1 00

To one fine imposed on James Green by the Court 1 00

To three tines imposed by Thomas G/Davidson, Esq., on Robert

Pallian, John Connor and Thcs. Wadkins 2 oO

To Cash paid by Thomas Kirkbatrick, Tavern License 6 .50

$466 84i
To which amount the Court ordered the following credits, tow it:

By Ex officio services eighteen months 8 75 00

By attending General Election for the year 1812 6 00

By one Day's attendance in siting the Jail 2 00

By services in two suits. United States vs. Robert PuUian 12 10

By three quarts Whiskey the day the Jail was let 1 12i

§ 96 23i

Leaving the balance of said Sheriff §370 62

Grand Jury, June Term, 1814.— The following are the names of the
Grand Jury of Inquest for the body of Madison County, towit:

1, William Rabb, (Foreman;) 2, William Otwell; 3, John Clark; 4, Benj.
Stedman; 5, Isaac Gillham, sen.; 6, William C. Davidson; 7, John Lirk-
patrick: 8, Samuel Judah; 9, Robert McMahan; 10, James Renfoe; 11,
James Right; 12, James Kirkpatrick; 13, Charles Gillham; 14, Francis
Kirkpalrick; 1.5, John McKiuney; 16, Josias Right; 17, Samuel G. Moore;
1*^, John Robinson; 19, Solomon Pruitt; 20, Martin Woods: 21, Joseph
White; 22, William Perviance; 23, Samuel Brown.

The following " list of persons subject to Road Labor, March 1S15," no
doubt furnishes the names of a greater portion of the citizens of the
County, at that date.*

"Ordered that the following persons Ije and they are herebj' appointed
and directed to work on the publick Road Leading from EdAvardsville bj'
Thomas Goods' to Samuel Judy's. Towit:

William Sherone. Francis Kirkpatrick, Josias Randle,

John Robertson Sen. William Gillham, James Watson,

John Robertson Jr. Thomas Good, Richard Wright,

James Robertson, James Good, Joshua Dean,

Andrew Black, Ezekiel Good, William Courtnej-, 17.

Charles Gillham, William Tilford,

"Ordered that all the following persons be and they are hereby aj^point-
ed and directed to work on the Public Road, leading from the New Bridge
on Cahokia Creek near Edwardsville to where the said Road crosses In-
dian Creek. To wit:

Thomas Kirkpatrick, William Montgomery, Field Bradshaw,
.John Kirkpatrick, James Gillham, Jonas Bradshaw,

John Newman, Andrew Dunagan, Obadiah Bradshaw,

Zadock Newman, Ryderus Gillham, William Lawless,

John Stout, Ephraim Davidson, Rowland Heritt,

L'pton Smith, Joseph While, John Hewitt,

Richard Standford, John Fulhnore, John Springer,

Josiah Vaughan, Silas Beasley, Michael Dodd, 24.

*In the extracts from the Court Records, we have endeavored to follow the or-
thography, capitalization, ic, as there found.— Ed.

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"It is ordered by the Court that James Kirkpatrick be, and he is hereby
appointed Supervisor of the Publick Road leading from Edwardsville to
Isom Gillham's Bridge on Caliokia Creek, and all the following hands or
perso?is are appointed under his command and control to work on said
road, 1 010 it;

Benjamin Stedinan, Thornton Scepler, Joshua l^elaplane,

Beniah Roberson, Robert Gillaspy, Samuel Delaplane,

John MoKinney, Isom Gillham, Jolin Delaplane, sen.

Henrv Bonner, jNIicajah Cox, Beni. Delaplane, jr.

John W. Wright, John Bar nett, William Otwell,

James Wright, James Suggs, sen. William Lawless,

James Greenwood, Alexander V. Bonner, Jesse Bell,

Thomas Randle, J. Kirkpatrick, Sup'r. George Davidson,

Temple Nix, Geox-ge Coventry, Samuel Davidson, 27.

"Ordered that George Belsha be and is hereby appointed supervisor of
the Public Road, leading from Cahokia to the Indian Ford on Cahokia
Creek. Beginning at the lower edge or viargin of that point of woods
next above where David Moore formerly lived, and ending at the said
Indian ford. Imbracing also the keeping in good repair the banks of said
Creek or Indian Ford. The following persons are allowed and appointed
to work on said Road. Tow it.

Uel Whiteside, Henry Cook, Jacob Judy,

William B. Whiteside, Hiraiu Arthur, Robert Folly,

James Reynolds, Connelius Folly, Thomas Smith,

Robert Reynolds, jr. Ambrose Nix, Francis Cohne,

Thomas Re,ynolds", William Cox, John Cook,

Joshua Vaiighan, John Crawford, Phillip Hewson,

Elislia Alexander, Samuel Judy, Peter Hubbard, 22.

Joseph Wallace.

"Ordered that John Waggoner be, and he is hereby appointed Super-
visor of the Publick Road, beginning at the lower edge of the woods next
above where David Moore formerly lived, and ending at the bridge on
the Canteen Creek; embracing also the keeping in good repair the bridge
on said Creek. Tlie following hands are allowed and appointed to work
the said Road, tow it:

David Lloyd, George Sadler, Andrew Robb,
Thomas Moore, John Sadler, AVilliam Robb jr.
Michael Squire, Stephen Sadler, Joseph Newman,
William Winktield, William Robb, sen. Haley, 12.

"Dan'l Stockton is liereby appointed Supervisor of the Publick Road,
beginning at Isom Gillham's Ferry on the Mississippi river, and ending
where the Publick Road, leading from the Town of Edwardsville crosses
Indian Creek to the said Ferrj^ The hands or following persons are
allowed and appointed to work on the said road, tow it:
Isaac Gillham, John Finley, Joseph McFaggin,

Samuel Gillham, John Powell, William Ryon,

Hary Gillham, Joseph Le Houre, Thomas Cox,

David Gillham, Ghersom Patterson, Hezekiah Crosby,

Jacob C. Gillham, Ethan Meacham, Joseph Meacham, 19,

Samuel Brown, Willeritt Meacham,

Samuel Stockton, Adit Meacham,

From Edwardsville l)y Thomas Good's to Samuel Judy's 17

From the new Bridge on Cahokia to Indian Creek 24

From Edwardsville to Isom Gillham's Bridge on Cahokia 27

From David Moore's old place to Indian Ford, Cahokia 12

From " " to Canteen Bridge 12

Froin Isom Gillham's Ferry to Indian Creek 19

Six Road Districts. No. of Hands 121

MADISON C01:NTY, ILLINOIS. 49

In December 'ILh, 1S1*>, the jail, the first public building erected in the
county was declared "completed agreeably to contract and received by the
Court.'' Wm. Otweil was the builder.

August 3d, we tind that "Joseph John was allowed the sum of 75 cents,
lor killing a wolf over six months old;" and August 7th, on a settlement
there was found to be .$5 37i in the Treasury.

The tirst Court House was completed, February I2th, LS17, and the
builder Samuel G. M<}rse was ordered to l>e paid the balance on the con-
tract g262 50. It was a log building on the edge of the square next the
street, the square being a remarkably contracted opening not far from the
lower end of the town. The jail on the same piece of ground was no more
remarkable for strength or beauty. It wa.s composed of logs, and perhaps
lined with plank. Nor could tJie brick Court House and Jail, Iniilt a few
years afterwards be (tailed a great improvement. When the eccentric
Lorenzo Dow came to Edwardsville to preach some years afterwards,
and was shown the Court House as the place of meeting, he refused to
preach in it, saying "it was only tit for a hog pen."' It had not yet, a floor
except a very narrow staging for the Court and Bar.

The town of Edwardsville ut this tim :■ was perhaps the most noted town
in Illinois, though Kaskaskia wa« the old capital, and the new was pro-
spectively at Vandalia, neither was so much a point of attraction as
Edwardsville.

It was then the residence of Ninian Edwards, who had been the only
Governor of the Territory of Illinois, and was a Senator in the Con-
gress of the United States. Jesse B. Thoma.s his colleague was also a resi-
dent of Edwardsville, and these two distinguished citizens with their
accomplished families formed a nucleus round which the intelligent
naturallj' gathered. Its main point of attraction was the fact that it was
the place to which people came as a centre from which to go out "prospect-
ing." The land district had been opened, and the land office established at
Edwardsville, and consequently all who wished to settle anywhere north
of the Kaskaskia district must enter lands at that place. The proprietor
of the old Uiwn was James Mason. He had built a brick house on the
rear of the square at this time, in part of which an inn was kept by
William C. Wiggins.

The following extract from the "Record of Indentures'" for Madison
County, casts considerable light on the early institutions and customs
of the country, and the existence of slavery in the Territory and
County.

Be it remembered that this day to wit the fifteenth day of March in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred fifteen, personally appeared
before me Josias Handle, Clerk of the County (Jourt for the County of
Madison, in the Illinois Territory, Jack Bonaparte, a nian of color and
Joshua Vaughau, both of the County of Madison, and the said Jack 7iow
being the property of the said Joshua, ami for oUicr consideratiom doth
7—

. }■

50 A GAZETTEER OF

hereby agree and freely oljlige himself to serve the said Joshua Vaughan,
his heirs or assigns nineti/ years, as a good and faithful servant, and the
said Joshua Vaughan obliges himself on his part as long as the said Jaok
(continues with liim to furnisli tlie said Jack in good and wholesome food,
and necessary clothing, witli all the other necessaries suitable to a servant.
In testimony wliereof both tlie parties have hereby agreed to the foregoing
bargain before me in niv ofRce the dav and voar aforesaid.

JOSIAS RANDLE.
County Clerk of Madison County.
Entered 1H15.
Test. Term of Service 90,

Fielding Bradsliaw. Jack Bonaparte will be free, lOO.^i

To ai>preciate tlie force of tliis singular document, as it woulil now be
considered, we are naturally led to some brief account in explanation of
the history and nature of slavery as it existed tiien and for many years
subsequent in the county, both under the Territorial and State (tovern-
rjients,

J'robably the tirst slaves l)ought into the Illinois country were those
introduced under a nn^al grant of Louisiana, by the King of France, 1717,
to the "Company of the West," which in 1719 clianged its name to tliat of
the "Company of the Indies," and wliich grant contained a condition
"that they shall during their privilege, (twenty-five years, ) introduce at
least six thousand wliiTcs and direc.' thousand blacks into the country
grantt'd them."

In accordance with this agreement a rapid importation of l>lacks began,
and in 17:J0 Pliilip Francis llcnault, Manager and Agent of the "Company
of St. Phillips," a branch of the Company of the West, for prosecuting
the mining business in Upper Louisiana, bought five hundred slaves in
St. Domingo, which he )>rought to Illinois where be establislied himself
and his colony a few miles above Kaskaskia, in what is now the south-
west corner of Monroe County, and called the village he founded Saint
Phillips.*

Upon the cessation of the Illinois country to the British crown at the
treaty of Paris, concluded 1763, many of the inhabitants removed with
their slaves to the western side of the river. Those who remained held
their slaves by virtue of the treaty, which secured to the inhabitants the
possession of their entire property and a guarantee of all their rights.
Slavery then existed by law in all the British Colonies, Upon the con-
quest of the country by George Rogers Clarke, in 1778, an Act was passed
by the Virginia Legis^lature confirming the inhabitants in the enjoyment
of their own religion, together with all their civil rights and property.
These "civil rights and property" doubtless covered the so-called right of
slavery. In 1783 the Legislature of Virginia passed an Act of cession of
tlie Northwestern Territory to the United States, containing a clause "that
the French and Canadian inhabitants, who have professed themselves

* Western Aunals. p. 672.

MADISOX COV NTY, ILLINOIS. 51

citizens of Virgiuia shall have their possession and titles confirmed to
them, and be protected in the enjoyment of their riglits and liberties,"
among which it is probable they reckoned the privilege of liolding the
black in bondage. The famous "Ordinance of S?" in accepting the gift of
Virginia declared "there shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servi-
tude in the said Territory, otherwise than in the punishment of crimes
whereof the party shall have been duly convicted." This ordinance was
prospective and has been so decided by the courts.* It did not, therefore,
affect the condition of the French slaves or their descendants — numbers
of whom were scattered through portions of the county, though they
have continued to be most numerous further south — until 1845, when tho
Supreme Court of the State declared them free.

Under the Indiana Territory's government two, and perhaps three at-
temps were made by \v>tes in convention and Legislature to procure of
Congress a suspension of the anti-slavery clause of the Ordinance of
1787, but the measure was unsuccessful in Congress, and was the political
ruin of at least a portion of its advocates at home.f The Indiana Legisla-
ture of 1807 hoAvever, succeeded in passing an act which effected at least a
temporary and modified form of slavery, under which Negroes were
introduced and held as "Indentured Slaves," a class to which the instru-
ment above quoted evidently has reference.

The act was entitled "an Act concerning the introduction of Negroes
and Mulattoes into the Territory, passed September 17th l.s07."

This act provides that the owner of a person owing labor may bring
him into the Territory, and agree with him before the Clerk of Common
Pleas of the proper County, upon a term of service after which the slave
shall be free. Of tliis the Clerk shall make record, should the slave refuse
to serve his master the latter may remove him within sixty days to anoth-
er Territory or State. Slaves under the age of fifteen were bound to serve
until the age of thirty-five or thirty-two according to sex, and also to be
registered by the Clerk of Common Pleas. The owner gave bond that the
slave should never become a County charge. No slave was to be removed
from the Territory without his consent, except on refusing to serve his
master, and the children of slaves were to serye until the age of twenty-
eight and thirty, according to sex. The apprentice law regarding abuse
by masters was made appli(;able to slaves.

Many shifts and evasions were resorted to under this act, to defeat the
intent of the law. In manj' cases where a slave proved refractory, in
spite of the "considerations," which were brought to bear, to bring him to
give his assent to a "bargain for service," a somewhat common expedient
was to remove him across the Mississippi at stated periods, which could

♦Western Annals, p. 788.
tWestern Annals, page 789.

52 A GAZETTEER OF

be legally done under the provisions of this and other acts of a similar
nature, thus acquiring a ne\v residence and a new lease over the "proper-
ty" on each occasion.

To the quotations from these early records, we add the copy of a
document which possesses considerable of personal and historical interest,
and baars hanorahle witness to the existenc? of elevated, and enlightened
sentiments on the subject of slavery, based upon principles of justice,
among the earliest and most honored citizens of Madison County, of
whom she has good right to be proud.

"Whereas, my father, the late John Coles, of the County of Alber-
marle, in the State of Virginia, did in his last Will and Testament give
and bequeath to me certain negro slaves, among others Robert Crawford
and his sister Polly CraAvford; the said Robert being a mulatto man, about
five feet seven inches high, and now about twenty-tive years of age; and
the said Polly being a mulatto woman about tive feet one inch high and
now about sixteen or seventeen years of age. And, whereas, I do not be-
lieve that man can have of right' a property in his fellow man, but on thn
contrary, that all mankind vjere encloiced by nature with eqzial rights, I
do by these presents restore to the said Robert and his sister Pollv, that
inalienable liberty of which they have been deprived; and I do hereby
renounce for i^ie and my heirs forever, all claim of every description
whatsoever to them and their services, and I do hereby emancipate and
set free, the said Roliert Crawford and his sister Polly Crawford. In ttsti-
monj- whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this fourth clay of
July, in the year of Christ one thousand eight hundred and nineteen, and
of the Independence of the United States the fortv-third.

EDWARD COLES, [seal.]
In the presence of Hail Mason, Jacob Linder.

Madison County. State of Illinois :— Personally appeared before me, a
Justice of the Peace for the Countj- aforesaid, the above named Edward
Coles, who acknowledges the foregoing to be his act and deed for the
purpose therein mentioned. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set
mv hand and seal, this 17th dav of November, 1819,

HAIL MASON, J. P., [seal.]

Mr. Coles was born in Albermarle County, Virginia, December 15th,
1786. His father was a rich planter with a large number of slaves, but
having ten children, the amount of property- received by each was not
large. Edward received for his share a plantation and about twenty
slaves — the slaves constituting about one-third of his estate.

It was in William and Mary College, under the tuition of the venerable
Bishop Madison, that he received the conviction of the wrong and im-
policy of negro slavery', and he then formed the resolution, that should he
come into pt-)ssession of this species of property, he would emancipate
them. Mr. Coles became Private Secretary for President Madison, and
remained for six years an inmate of his family. He was then sent on a
special message to Russia, as bearer of despatches to the American Minis-
ter, John Quincy Adams, and previous to returning he made the tour of
Europe. On his return he effected a sale of his plantation, and removed
his slaves to Illinois in 1819; purchased one hundred and sixty acres of
land for each family and superintended their settlement in the vicinity of
Edwardsville. Soon after, he was appointed by President Monroe Regis-
ter of the Laud Office at Edwardsville, which office he held till 1822, when

MADISON COUNTY. ILLINOIS. 53

he was elected Governor of the State, and, as it turned out, at a most im-
portant crisis in the history of Illinoi.s.

Tr> resume the thread of the narration— which has been somewhat
brolieu by these digressions— early in July, 1S14, another Indian murder
was committed in the Wood river settlement, about tive miles from Alton,
attended with circumstances of unusual horror and atrocity. Mrs. Reagan
and four children returning homeward after nightfall from her brother's
house, a Mr. Moore, were massacred by a small party of Indians, not far
from their home and their bodies scalped and shockingly mangled. The
husband and father supposing they had remained with their relatives
during the night, was awakened by a party of Rangers next morning with
the distressing intelligence of the massacre of his family. Captain-
afterwards General — Samuel Whitesides with fifty rangers was on their
trail at an early hour, and pursued them to the banks of the Sangamon
river, where they discovered the partj- just as they entered a dense thicket
in the river bottom, by which all escaped, except the leader in whosf
possession the scalp of Mrs. Regan was found.

In 1817 the first banking in^stitution in the county was chartered, under
the name of the J3ank of Edwardsville, and was made a bank of deposit
for government funds.

In this year (1817) C'r shortly before, the City of Alton began to have an
existence. Col. Easton atoraboutthis time laid out the town fronting upon
the Mississippi, consisting of the streets between and including Henry
Street on the east and Piasa on the west. It probabl3- extended no
further north than Tenth Street. Mr. Joseph Meacham also laid out the
town now called Upper Alton, on land upon which only one fourth of the
price had been paid. He disposed of as many lots as he could by lottery.
Each ticket drew one lot, or thirty acres more or less. In 1817 Mecham's
Alton was far ahead of the other Alton, both in population and improve-
ment. The people of the adjacent country were in the habit of "lumping"
them together by the name of Yankee Alltown.-*

An active settlement was already in progress in the neighl.^orhood. A
firm under the name of Wallace <fc Seely owned a mill site three miles
below on Wood River, where they had three mills — two saw mills and a
grist or flour mill, and they were in full and active operation. Messrs.
Wallace <fc Seelv had laid out a town and called it Milton, and were doing
a flourishing Imsiness. A distillery a few rods up Wood River wa«
e<iually active.

Mr. Mecham soon after purchased what was called the Bates farm, laid
it out and advertised it as Alton on the river. This last enterprise was
purchased by Major C. W. Hunter in ISIS and has since been popularly
known as Hunterstown, and has been incorporated into the City of Alton.

In tills year (1S17) Rowland P. Allen came out as a pioneer to explore
for himself, and some sea-faring friends with a view to a settlement in the
west. He made choice of the point or bay of the prairie lying between

•Llppincotts' Papers, No. 2. Churchills' Auuotations Xo. 1.

54 A HAZETTEER OF

Silver Creek and the Mitldle fork or Pecks' branch of Silver Creek. In
the next year a colony of those who had long traversed the ocean settled
upon this prairie. Captain Curtiss Blakeman, Captain George C. Allen,
with several of the same vocation, and the original discoverer R. P. Allen
settled in the lower part, and in the year following (1819) Captain James
Breath came in company Avith another group and settled upon Silver
Creek in the same prairie, some eight or ten miles north for a few years
and then removed to the vicinity of his brother mariners. From this the
place took the name of Marine Settlement. Colonel John Shinn formerly
known as an extensive practical manufacturing chemist in Philadelphia,
bought a farm in the same place. Oliver S. Balster and James Ground
were also well known early settlers. The settlement soon became known
as an intelligent, enterprising and j^rosperous society, and many of the
comforts and even refinements of social life were enjoyed in advance of
other neighboring settlements.-*

In 1818 Benjamin Stephenson, Joseph Burroiigh and Abraliam Prickett
were elected delegates from Madison County to the Convention assembled
to form a Constitution for tho State previous to its admission into the
Union.t

On the 6tli of August, 1810, at EdwardsvilJo tlie Commissioners of the
United States and the Chief of the Kickapoo tribe negotiated a treaty, by
which a purchase was made of the Indians estimated to contain more
than 10,000,LKJO acres of a tract of country "liounded liy a line commencing
at the mouth of the Illinois river, and running eastward .by the old pur-
chase line to the northwest corner of the second Kaskaskia purchase next
north eastwardly by the old purchase lines to the lines dividing the States
of Illinois and Indiana, thence north to the Kankakee river, tlienco down
that river to the place of beginning;' emltracing among otlier lands the
whole tract denominated as the Sangamon country.!

In 1S19 the tirst newspaper i>ublished in the county and the third in the
State, was established at Edwardsville, under the name of the Edwards-
vi He Spectator, and edited by Hooper Warren, Es(j[., which at once as-
sumed a position of eminence,ainong the journals of the West, forthe ability

*Ijippincott"s I'apers, No. 18.

tThe "Act t-o enable the people of Illinois Territory to form a C<->nstiluuon and
.Slate Government, and for the atlinission of such Stace into the Union was up-
proved, April ISth, ISIS."' This Act .stated that "the election tor Representative to
the Convention, shall he holden on the lirst Monday of July next.

Also "that the niembcr.s of the < Vtnventiou then elected be and they arc hereby
autiiorized to meet] at the seat of tlovernment of the said Territory on the first
Monday of August next, (1818. j

* * * * » Jlesoh'cd hi/ ihr. Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Cbn;/ress Assenibl/'d, That the State of Illinois shall be one, and
is hereby declared to l)e one of the United States of America, and admitted into
the T'nion on an ociual fuotiug with the original States, in all respects whatever.

Approved, December 3rf, 1818".

^Geographical Sketches of the Western Countrj-, ia>%e 117.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 55

and spirit with which it discussed the questions of tlie day, as well as for
its general intelligence and information. Its editor, Mr. Warren, while
a journeyman printer in St. Louis, published under an assumed name, a
series of articles upon public questions which attracted the notice of the
most eminent public men in the State, and called out replies from Hon.
Thomas IT. Renton and others of equal reputation, who joined in attribu-
ting them to men in high position in the State. He was known for many
years afterwards as master of an easy and vigorous style in writing,
which gave considerable interest and influence to the journal which he
edited.

The paper was published Aveekly. The following is a partial synopsis of
the contents of some of the earlier numbers.

April 1><tu, 1820. — Poetry on "Home;" List of Letters remaining in
the Alton Post Office, (10;) independent Artillery Company, N. Buckmas-
ter, Captain; Enos Pembrook advertises thathe keeps the Fountain Ferry
at Alton, three miles nearer from Milton to Madame Griffith's near
Portage du Sioux, than any road now travelled," and that "he can make
three trips across the Missi.ssii)pi at this Ferry sooner than one trip can be
made at any other ferry on the sanye liver within the State."

April 2")TH, 1820. — Hail Mason, (."andidate for Representative; Cards of
« 'hester Ashley and T. W. Smith, do.; Address, Geo. Churchill; Edwards-
ville Hotel Sign of General Washington, W. C. Wiggins informs his
friends and the public that he has opened a house for their accommoda-
tion in the brick building on the north-east side of the public square,
where he will be glad to accomodate those who mav favor Jiim with a
call."

May ]<>, 1820. — Curtis Rlakeman of Marine Settlement raised 1"50 bushels
corn to the acre.

JuxK 13, 1820. — xVddress to County Commissioners by a citizen of Ridge
Prairie.

Addresses of Isom Gilham and Daniel Parkison candidates for Repre-
sentative from Madison County.

Justices Madison County; (Reuben Hopkins, Hail Mason, John Laird,
Micajah Cox, Joshua Armstrong, Benjamin Spencer, Isaac E, Robinson,
Thomas Lippincott.

June 20, 1820. — Proposals to build a Court House gratuitously by Ben-
jainin Stevens, J. W. Smith, Ninian Edwards and others. A farmer on
Taxation; Sabbath School at Alton.

July 18th, 1820. — Celebration of 4th of July, at Alton.

Addresses of various Candidates.

Negro Woman for Sale; Anti-Slavery Poem.

February 13th. — Census according to .State Census, of Madison
County, Whites 8,40S, Blacks 141, Total 8,.54!». Madison County, 1820
Census of the United States, Tliomas Reynolds, Assistant Marshal :

White Males under 10 2,682

" over 10 and under 16 1,140

" " 16 " 26 1,50M

" " 20 " 45 l,51!t

" " 45 704

White Females under 10 2,206

" over 10 and under 16 1,085

" " 16 " 26 1,037

" " 26 " 45 1,080

" " 45 461

Slaves I0f>

Free Colored 17

Total 13,550

56 A GAZETTEER OF

Edwardsville Hotel to rent; Post Rider Wanted.

February 20th, 1S21.— Dedication Sermon by Rev. Jesse Townseud, at
Marine Settlement; Legislative Acts; Ode in imitation of Anacreon.

January 21, 1822.— Carriers' Address; Edwardsville Library Meeting.

In ISIO also appeared a small volume entitled ''Geograjyhicr.il Sketches on
the TFes<e»'" Coii/iO-i/," designed for emigrants and settlers"' in which oc-
curs a description of the towns of Milton, Alton and Edwardsville, and
Which is of interest aa containing the first mention made of these places,
so far as is known, in any printed work. We transcribe it here.

"About twenty-tive miles from the mouth of the Illinois on the east
bank of the Mississippi and twenty-tive miles above St. Louis is situated
Alton. The town lies west of Edwardsville ten miles, and was located in
Hli). Nearly one hundred decent houses are already erected. The spirit
of enterprise^lisplaved by the settlers who are mostly from the Eastern
States, and the natural a^ivantages attached to the place point out this
lown as a stand where small capitals in trade may be properly invested."
Two miles from Alton at a place called Wallace's Mill on Wood Creek,
which empties into the Mississippi is the little town of MILTON on the
route bv Edwardsville to Viucennes.

The place contains about tiftv houses and though it seems to tlourish is
c^msidered an unhealthy situation. The Creek here drives both a saw
and a grist mill each of'which do great business."

"Edwakusvii,l,e is the seat of Justice tor Madison County. It lies
eight miles east from Milton and twenty miles um-th-east from .St. Louis.
Itls a tl<jurishing town, containing sixty or seventy houses— Court House,
Jail, Publi'- House, Bank, Printing Othce, which issues a weekly news-
paper and a United States Land Office, of which C^l. Stevens is the Reg-
ister. As this County embraces all the lands above east of the Mississippi
and all the bountv lands in Illinois, all soldiers patents and grants of
Illinois Bounty land are recorded here. In the vicinity of this town is a
society of Methodists."

A Sabbath School was organized and taught May 1st 1820, at Upper
Alton, by Enoch Long and Henry Snow, and was continued during the
Sununer, which was said t.o have been the first taught in Illinois. During
the year previous however the wife of the Rev. Thomas Lippincott then a
merchant at Milton had gathered into their house on Sabbath mornings
for religious instructions some rifteen or twenty children— all there were
and this in reality was the earliest etfort made in this direction in the
County, and perhaps deserves the name of the first Sabbath School in
Illinois.

The Methodist and Baptist Churches were early planted in
Illinois, and there were many preachers of these denominations who
labored more or less in Madison County. The Baptists were mostly of
the old — or as they are sometimes known the hyper-calvanistic school.
They were then popularly called Ironsides, but have l>een since more
widely known and famed a.s Hardshells. About 18ls or I8I9 the Rev.
John M. Peck came to itinerate among them. He was an able man as
many can testify, and urged his New School, Missionary, Sunday School,
Bible and Temperance efforts with great zeal, power and success.
The Methodist Church furnished many specimens of able ministry

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 67

and devotion to the work. The principal resort or place of meeting in
Madison Countj- was about two miles west of Edwardsville where they
had a meeting house and camping ground called "Ebenezer." Among
the most conspicuous of their ministers were John Dew and Samuel H.
Thompson. Mr. Dew was a man of unusual intellectual power, not very
eloquent, or at least oratorical, his strong arguments and vigorous appeals
—to the judgment rarher than to the passions— were felt especially by
thinkers. Samuel H. Thompson was a diflferent style of man. His in-
tellectual powers could not be esteemed equal, yet he could better
command an audience and produce more effect upon the public mind than
Mr. Dew or any other of the men of his day. He was frequently im-
passioned, but this did not seem to be the secret of his power. It was
more common to attribute it to his strong common sense, combined with
strong affections and knowledge of mankind. Gov. Edwards said of him
that he was the most poperful man with the people he knew; and if he
had made politics his business would have bean wonderfully successful.
But he was devoted to what he considered a liigher work, and though he
consented to allow his name to be used as a candidate for Lieutenant Gov-
ernor in after years, he abstained from personal effort, and it was thought
lost his election by it.

The Presbyterians at this time were few if we except the Cumber-
land Presbyterians who were active, efficient and successful. The John
Barbers, father and son, though not among the first as ministers, were
known as among their most eflficient laborers.

In 1819 two ministers came into Illinois as Presbyterian Missionaries.
Their names were Lowe and Graham. As their field included Illinois and
Missouri and their time a year or less they were of course but little in
Madison County. Edward Hollister and Daniel Gould were in the Coun-
ty in 1820 as Missionaries of this denomination. Subsequently Mr.
Gould taught School in Edwardsville six months, while Mr. Hollister
itinerated mostly in ^lissouri, occasionally visiting Edwardsville.

In 1822, two other Missionaries came from New England, Rev. Orin
Catlin and Rev. I. N. Sprague. Their labors were mostle in Madison and
adjacent counties. Before all these the Rev. Salmon Giddings, who ar-
rived in St, Louis in 1816 or 1817 came over occasionly and preached, and
it was he who formed the Churches of Edwardsville and Collinsville, the
first of the denomination in Madison County.-

Record op Marriage License granted by Josias Randle, Clerk, pre-
vious to 1820.

In the following record of marriage licenses from No. 15 to 150, (the
first 14 seeming not to have been placed on record,) those marked *
appear also in the list of marriage certificates which follow. Both extend
to about the same period— June, 1819. The list of certificates is most com-

. *Lippmcotts Papers, Xo. 25.

8—

58 A GAZETTEER OF

plete in having the earliest dates, but the record of licenses seems more
complete during the period covered by it.
Note. — The spelling of the names followingis according to the ^^ Records."

1814.

June 14, *William Kellev to Hobeckah McMahan,
July 27, Samuel Stattiens to Elizabeth H.
Sept. 5, Samuel Lockhart to Winner Walker.
Sept. 22, James Kirkpatrick to Electa Meacham.
Oct. 13, Benjamin Stedman to Margaret Gillham.
Oct. 13, Myatt Stubblefield to Sarah Black.
Dec. 12, Bennet Nowland to Nancy Robeson.
Dec. 27, George Moor to Peggy McFarliu.

1815.

Jan. 2, «Jubilee Posey to Caty Smith.
Jan. 24, *Williaiii Wood to Polly Cox.
Feb. 1, *Jesse Bell to Susan Meacham.
Feb. 13, «Pbillip Teter to Rebeckah Robeson.
March 17, William Johnson to Lydia Hutton.
May 26, Davis Carter to Caty Ragan.
June 23, Orman Beeman to Talisha White.
June fi, Abraham Prickett to Sally Kirkpatrick.
July 31, James Heart to Fanny Puksley.
Aug. 12, Daniel Lanison to Amans Greenwood,
Nov. 22, *lliram Beck to Nancy Sams.
Dec. 20, Water McFarlin to Sally Hutton.

1816.

Jan. John Drum to Gilley Wood.
Feb. 20, Abraham Castecl to Polly Nowland.
Feb. Jonah Caton to Ara Clark,
March 11, *Israel Turner to Caty Stice.
April 30, «Samuel Seybolt to Tamar Pickering.
May 21, Samuel JarawaN' to Jenney Whitehead.
June 3, -^Samuel Thomas to Elizabeth Isey.
Aug. 5, Thomas Moore to Rebecca Holcomb.
Aug. 17, *William Atkins to Elizabeth Emert.
Aug. 24, James Thomson to Permilia Sorrels.
Sept. 11, Joseph Borough to Sallj' Sliepherd.
Sept. 2;!, *Robert Reynolds to Sally Whiteside.
Nov. 13, Walter J. Sealey to Vicy Meacham.
Nov. 13, David H. Kennedy to Mary Coots. (?)
Nov. 27, Jephtha Lumkin to Jane Kirkpatrick.
Dec. 13, *John Green to Nancy Means.
Dec. 19, *Samuel Beeman to Polly Smelser.
Dec. 28, Samuel Davidson to Vitet Enloe.

1817.

Jan. 3, Moses Archer to Elizabeth Brazel.
Feb. 7, William Wyatt to Rachel Kitchens.
Feb. 15, ^Alexander V. Bonner to Huklah Foster.
Feb. 22. « William Green to Polh^ Starkey.
March 1, Rodolphus Langworthy to Lucy Meacham^
jNIarch 12, *Jonas Bradshaw to Betsey Sawyers.
March 13, James Reynolds to Sally Black.
March IS, Levi Scot to Edy Ennis.
April 10, «Wiley Green to Betsey Higgins.
April David Nix to Betsey Whiteside.
April 16, *James Heryford to Betsey Viucence.
May 26, *Jacob Deck'^to Sally Bates.
June 5, *John Greenwood to'^Margaret Kirkpatrick,
" June 10, *Thomas Scott to Susan Cooper.
June 21, Hampton McKinny to Polly B. Clark.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 58

June 23, Job Day to Jane Shockley.

July Samuel Judy to Sally Reaves.

July 15, Thomas Hamiliton to Purifa Harris.f

July 22, *Absalom Renshaw Milley Woodyard.

July 23, John Bates to Nancy Crosby.

Aug. 6, William Going to Anna Whitehead.

Aug. 9, Edward Welsh to Rachel Kaiu, widow.

Aug. 9, *Phiiip Henson to Elizabeth Greenwood.

Aug. 9, « Edward Haleyj to Elizabeth Bolt.

Aug. 14, Daniel Dunmore to Turzy L. Meacham.

Aug. 16, Geoi'ge Hewitt to Peggy Bishop,

Aug. 19, John Wyatt to Rebecca Wyatt.

Sept. 1, Jesse Renfro to Letty West.

Oct. 1, Hiram Huitt to Nancy Herriford.

Nov. 4, *John Cammel to Levina Parkinson.

Nov. 15, «Joshua Delaplain to Hannah Davidson, widow.

Dec. 10, Abraham Sippy to Sally Miller.

Dec. 11, John C. Wood to Fanny Deuson.

Dec. 11, Hiram Robbins to Betsey Dean.

Dec. 23, ^Alexander Byrum to Polly Wood.

Dec. 26, «Jehu L. Litton to Lydia Morris.

Dec. 3, Martin Jackson to Betsey McDauiel.

1818.

Jan. 26, John McCollum to Sarrah Whiteside.
Feb. 11, *George Faris to Nancy Piper.
Feb. 17, *John Crawford to Cassey Holcomb.
Feb. 17 William Howard to Elizabeth Reece.
Feb. 25, Robert McMahan, jr., to Nancy Conway.
Feb. 27, Lorenzo Edwai-ds to Patsey New.
March 5, James Thomson to Jean Munson.
March 9, Henry Emert to Rachel Rebold.
March 9, Richard Kinghton to Jeney Smart.
March 20, Isaac Casteel to Betsey Albard.

March 21, *James Gillham to Lofton,

March 3, John Kichardson to Orphy Thompson.
April 15, Thomas Furgason to Betsey Medford,
May 22, *George Allen to Polly Gibbs.
Juiie 3, David M. Gillham to Polly Harkleroad.
June 9, Nicholis Russell to Polly Canby.
June 17, John T. Lawyork to Ann Trulock.
July *Aquilla Low to Polly Revis.
July 8, *Temple Nix to Hannah Taylor,
July *William Burton to Barbary Smart,
July 18, *Jacob 2iIoore to Polly Burns.
July 18, *Jacob Waggoner to Nancy Moore,
Aug, 5, *Daniel Holcomb to Vicy Tolly.
Aug. 17, Elias Roberts to Elizabeth Allen.
Aug. 21, John Johnson to Nancy Dugger.
Aug. 22, *Moses Leeds to Mary Waddle.
Sept. 19, Solomon Penny to Jincy Renshaw.
Oct. 5, John Piper to Lucinda Beard.
Oct, 10, Warner Yates to Frances Tindall.
Oct. 20, *Thomas Fenley to Charlotte Jackson,
Oct, 29, *Hiram Rountree to Nancy R. Wright,
Nov. 17, John Powell to Betsey Coop.
Dec. 7, *Thomas Hill to Peggy Moore.
Dec. 16, William Archer to Betsey Holt.
Dec. IS, John White to Peggy Robinson,

tPurifa Kirkpatrick in Record of Certificates.
jWilliam Hailey in Record of Certificates.

60 A GAZETTEER OF

Dec. 21, John Carson to Margaret Parkersou,
Dec. 24, Daniel Pettengill to Anna Blckmore.

1S19.

Jan. 13, Isaac Renfro to Eaehel Carson.
Jan. IS, Elias McCance to Polly Whiteside.
Jan. 19, *Jaines Whitlock to Rhody Green.
Jan. 2.S, *Daniel Harper to Peggy Standfield.
Jan. 30, *Owen Evens to :Mary Crispwell.
Feb. 2, *Xichnlas Cheleano to Margaret Degearly.
Feb. 15, Andrew Armstrong to :Maryann Roberts.
Feb. 15, *William Kirkpatrick to Lyddia Bartlett.
Feb. 22, *Thomas McDow to Mary Lofton.
Feb. 25, *Adam Miller to Peggy Thomson.
March 6, *Thomas Lofton to Betsey Hayton.
March S, Mark Higglns to Rachel Brisco.
March 8, James Dunn to Zilpha Thomas.
March 15, Joseph Howard to Jenney ZSIcAliley.
March 17, »John Waddle to Caty Snyder.
March 25, John Barnaby to Polly Johnson.
March 2(5, Thomas Moore to Mary Parkerson.
April 3. Samuel Hamilton to Polly Eldrige.
April 19, James Xixon to Mary A^nn Rutherford.
April 21, Daniel White to Aniie Brown.
April 2S. »Daniel Tolman to Marv Ann Hare.
Mav 1, William Ennis to Sally Wiatt.

May 3, *Jolm Cressup to Agness Manning, (on condition of no ob-
jection of parents.)
May il, George Bridges to ISIary Lindly.
June 3, Richard Brozale to Laybdosea En3-art.
June 7, John Cormack to Faniij- Randle.

RECORD OF CERTIFICATES OF MARRIAGES,— For Madison Countv Illinois

Territory, previous to 1820, filed by Josias Handle, Clerk.

1813.

Jan. 29, Jas. McKiney I to Nancy Lockhart, by Rev. Josias Randle.
Feb. 19, John Lawton ad* to Pafev Hill, by Rev. Wm. Jones.
April 9, Jas. Sullivan I to Phebee Hutton, by Rev, Josias Randle.
April 8, John Hapton ad to Harriet Stublefield, by Rev. Wm. Jones.
May 3, Joshua Renfro I to Pheraby Revis, by Rev. James Renfro.
June 24, Daniel G. Moor I to Franky Jarvis, by Rev. Josias Randle.
March 25, William Ogle ad to Isabella Kyle, by Thos. Davidson Esq.
March 9, William York ad to Betsev Kitchens, by Thos. Davidson, Esq.
July 2, Thomas Wadkins ad to Polly Green, by Thos Davidson, Esq.
Aug. 31. Samuel Hutton I to Peggy Wright, by Rev. Josias Randle.
Nov. William Furguson ad to Hannah Green, by Thos. G. Davidson, Esq.
Nov. George Wise Z to Elth Jones, by Rev. Joseph Lemon.
Nov. Joseph Fersuson I to Jane Gragg, by

Nov. Daniel Johnson ad to Susanna Smelser, by Thos. Davidson, Esq.
Dec. 23, John Gillham ad to Elizabeth Gillham, by Judge John G. Lofton.

1814.

Jan. 1, Thomas Green, I to Nelly Desha, by

Jan. ' " ' -^ -' '- -r, >, T-- 1 ...

Jan.

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■ April 2, Thomas Finley ad to Mary Little, by Rev. Wm. Jones.
June 14, William Killey I to Rebekah McMahan.
May Timothy Lamberson I to Rebekah Furgason.

*The abbreviatioDS I and ad refer to the authority by which the parties were
married ; I signifying by License and ad by advertisement.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 61

May John Hawks I to jrcFarlin.

Jan. 20, John Davidson ad to Margaret Gillham, by Judge John G. Lofton.

Feb. 10, William Sharone I to Iveziali Robinson, l)y Judge John G. Lofton.

Feb. 16, Hardy Wilbanksoc/ to Susanna (iillhani,"by Judge J. G. Lofton.

Dec. 23, William Montgomery ad to Sarah Rattan, by Rev. Wm. Jones,

Dec. 13, Thomas Carlan ad to^ Rebeckah Hewitt, bv Rev. Wm. Jones.

1815.

Feb. 2, Jesse Bell I to Susan i^Ieacham, by Rev. Josias Randle.

Jan. 5, Jubilee Posey I to Caty Smith, by'Rev. Josias Randlo.

Feb. 4, William Fergasnn otf/'to Polly Doggut, by T. G. Davidson, Esq.

Feb. 2, William Wood I lo Pollv Cox. by Rev. William Jones.

Feb. 26, James Steel I to Rebeckah Bi-adshaw, by Rev. William Jones.

March 18, William Rowden, ad to Livinia Prewi'tt, bj^ John Springer, Esq.

Feb. 14, Phillip Peter I to Rebeckah Robinson, by Rev. ChasR. Matheney.

Nov. 28, Hiram P>eck I to Nancy Sams, by Rev. William Jones.

Nov. 28, Martin Jones ad to Margarett Hutton, by Rev. William Jones.

Nov. 19, James Beeman ad to Litha Odle, by Rev. William Jones.

Oct. 17, Thomas Blankenship ad to Hannah Carter, by Rev. Wm. Jones.

Nov. 5. John Jones ad to Maw Wright, by Rev. William Jones.

Dec. 14, Thomas Green ad to Rody Hegans, by Rev. William Jones.

Dec. 16, Soloman Revis ad to Polly Green, John Springer, Esq.

1816.

Feb. 5, Young Wood ad to Polly Ewin, by Rev. William Jones.

Jan. 21, Mathew Cowin ad to Betsey Hewitt, by Rev. William Jones.

March 14, Israel Turner I to Caty SUce, by Rev. Rivers Cormack.

April 2, Saniuel Seybolt I to Taiiiar Pickering, by Rev. Rivers Cormack.

April 8, Evans Smith I to Hannah Turner, by Rev. Rivers Cormack.

June 4, Samuel Thomas I to Elizabeth Isley, by Rev. William Jones.

Aug. 5, Samuel Stockton ad to Loruhuma Patterson.

Dec. 13, Jeptha Lampkins I to Jean Kirkpatrick, by A. Prickett, Esq.

Dec. 19, John Green I to Nancj'^ Means.

Dec. Samuel Beaman I to Pollj^ Smelser.

1817.

Feb. 11, Wm. Atkins I to Elizabeth Emert.
Feb. 11, David Canadv I to Mary Cyles.

Feb. 13, William Wyatt I to Rachel Kitchens, by Rev. William Jones.
Feb. 6, David Faukner ad to Lydia Beaman, by Rev. William Jones.
Feb. 16, Alexander V. Bonner l to Huldah Foster, by J. T. Lusk, Esq.
Feb. 26, William Green I to Polly Starkey, by Rev. William Jones.
Feb. 18, James Hareford ad to Patience Jones, by T. G. Davidson, Esq.
March 25, Jonas Bradshaw I to Betsey Sawyers, J. T. Lusk, Esq:
April 19, James Heryford I to Betsey Vincence, by Rev. Wni. Jones.
April 22, Robert Reynolds I to Sally Whiteside, by John McKiney, Esq.
May 31, Wiley Green I to Betsey Higins, by Rev. Wm. Jones.
Maj' 30, Jafob Deck / to Sally Bates, by Rey. Wm. Jones.
June 21, Thomas Scot I to Susan Cooper, by J. Springer, Esq,
June 10, John Greenwood I to Margaret Kirkpatrick, by Rev. R. Cormack.
Aug. 13, Philip Henson I to Elizabeth Greenwood, by J. T. Lusk, Esq.
Aug. 14, John Bates / to Nancy Crosby, by Rev. Wm. Jones.
Aug. 14, Thomas Hamilton I to Puiifa Kirkpatrick, by Rev. Wm. Jones.
Aug. 28, Absalom Renshaw I to Milly Woodyard, by Rev. R. Cormack.
Sept. 8, William Haily I to Elizabeth Bolt, by Rev. Joseph Lemon.
Nov. IG, Joshua Delaplaiu I to Hannah Davidson, widow, bj' T. G. David-
son, Esq.
Dec. 27, John L. Sitton I to Sydia Morris, widow, by J. T. Lusk, Esq.
Dec. 3, (1818) Martin Jackson I to Betsey McDaniel, by J. T. Lusk, Esq.

1818.

Jan. 15, John Cammel I to Levin a Packerson, by John Hone, Esq.

Jan. 28, Alexander S. Biram I to Polly Wood, by Rev. Wm. Jones.

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March 18, Lorenzo Edwards I to Patsey New, by Rev. Wm. Jones.
March 27, James Gillham I to Sarah Lofton, by T. G. Davidson, Esq.
April 18. Thomas Ferguson I to Betey Medford, by Hail Mason, Esq.
Feb. 17, George Faris I to Nancy Piper, by Rev. Joseph Lemon.
April 5, Moses Fenley ad to Sally Scott, by Rev. William Jones.
May 28, George Allen I to Polly Gibbs, by T. G. Davidson, Esq.
Mav 29, John Crawford I to Cassv Holcomb, by John McKiney, Esq.
JulV 17, William Burton I to Barbary Smart, by Hail Mason, Esq.
Au^. G, Daniel Holcomb I to Vuy? Tolly, by John ]McKiney.
Aug. 22, Jacob Moore I to Polly Burns, by Rev. Wm. Jones.

Jacob Waggener, I to Nancv Moore, by Rev. Wm, Jones.

Temple Nix, I to Hannah Taylor, by Micajah Cox, Esq.

Aguilla Low, I to Polly Ilt>vis, by Micajah Cox, Esq.
Oet. 10, Moses Seeds I to Marv Waddell, by Amos Squire, Esq.
Oct 20 Thomas Fenley I to Charlotte Jackson, by Hail Mason, Esq.
Oct. 29, Hiram Roundtree I to Nancy R. Wright, by Rev. Josias Randle.
Sept. 21, Aug. Longworthy I to Adah Meacham, by R. Langworthy, Esq.

Jan.' 4, John Wbite I to Peggy Robinson, by Rev. G. P. Rice.

Jan. 15, Thomas Hill, I to Peggv Moore, by Rev. Wm. Jones.

Jan. 15, Sliadrack Jackson I to Prudence Finley, by Rev. Wm. Jones.

Jan. 27, Elias McCance I to Polly Whiteside, by M. Cox. Esq.

Jan. 30, James Whitlock I to Rhoda Green, by Rev. Wm. Jones.

Jan. 30, Daniel Harper I to Pegsy Stanafield, by Rev. R. Cormack.

Feb. 11, Owen Evans I to Mary Cripwell, by T. G. Davidson, Esq.

Feb. 11, Nicholas Cheleano I to Margaret Dejerley, by T. G. Davidson Esq.

March 5, William Kirkpatrick I to I^ydia Bartlett, by Hail Mason, Esq.

March 25, James Dunn I to Zilpha Thomas, by Rev. Wm. Jones.

April 12, Thomas McDow I to Mary Lofton, by M. Cox, Esq.

April 15, Adam Mellur I to Peggy Thompson, by A. Squire, Esq.

April 15, John Wadlo I to Caty Snider, by A. Squire, Esq.

March 11, Thomas G. Lofton I to Betsey Heaton, by A. Squire, Esq.

April 30, Daniel Tolman, I to Mary Ann Hare, by Hail Mason, Esq.

May 3, John Crissap I to Agness Manning, by Thornton Peeples, Esq.

109 in all.

The attention of the people was early called to the necessity of certain
"internal improvements" as will be seen from the following:

Extracts from an Act approved IMarch 27, 1819, in respect to draining the
American Bottom— funds to be raised by Lottery.

Spx'tion 1, Be it Enacted etc.,

That the following seven persons be, and they are hereby appointed
managers of a lotterv for the purpose herein after mentioned, viz: Hugh
H. Maxwell, William C. Greenup, George Fisher, William Alexander,
Amos Squires, Joseph A. Beaird and John Hays; and the said managers or
a majority of them may raise bv lottery in one or more classes, any sura
not exceeding fifty thousand dollars, to be applied to the draining of such
ponds in the Mississippi Ijottom— commonly called the "American Bot-
tom,"— extending from the town of Kaskaskia, to a line drawn across said
bottom from the mouth of the Missouri river due east, as the said com-
missioners mav think most proper and necessary to be drained ; com-
mencing with those which produce the greatest injury to the health of the
people, and continuing in the same manner until the funds raised for that
purpose shall be exhausted, defraying the incidental expenses attending
the same &c., &c.

An Act for the improvement of the internal navigation of the State, and
a memorial to Congress on the subject were passed by the Legislature of the
State, and approved, Febrdary 14, 1823. This act provided for a Board of
Commissioners, whose duties were to devise and adopt measures to open

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 63

a communication by canal and locks between the navigable waters of the
Illinois and Lake Michigan, to cause the route to be explored, surveys and
levels to be taken, maps and field books to be constructed, and estimates
of the cost to be made, and to invite the attention of the Governors of tho
States of Indiana and Illinois and through them the Legislatures of those
States to the importance of a canal communication between tho Wabasli
and Maumee rivers. Thomas Sloo, jr., Theophilus W.]Smith, Emanuel J.
West and Erastus Brown were elected Commissioners. Mr. Sloo was
from Hamilton County, and Messrs. Smith, West and Bi"own from
Madison County. Under their direction live different routes were ex-
plored, and the expense upon each calculated; tho highest estimate being
$717,110 and the lowest §639,94t5. It does not come within the province of
this sketch to go into any detail history of the jjrogress of this great
undertaking until its completion in 1848, as it in no Avay pertains to Madi-
son County.

A Murder was committed in 1823, between the forks of Wood river
which caused great excitement in the countj". A man by the name of
Eliphalet Green, who was working at Abel Mooie's distillery had a
quarrel with another and shot him. Green was arrested, tried, convicted
and executed. The circumstances seem to have been nearlj'- as follows:

Green, who was supposed to have some mental defect not amounting to
idiocy, became very much enraged, having been violently abused, ran into
the distillery got his gun and fired at his opponent, who was retreating or
retiring from the building. He fled to the American Bottom but returned
and gave himself up to William Ogle, Avho accompanied him next day to
Edwardsville, and surrendered him to the authorities. He was tried
before Judge Reynolds at Edwardsville, found guilty and executed, though
some seem to have entertained a doubt whether his crime was anything
more than man-slaughter. He died deeply and, it was supposed, sincerely
penetent.

The following named persons constituted the jury in this case, viz :

James Mason, James Pearce, Ambrose Nix, David Roach, David Nix,
Joseph Bartlett, John Vieking, Gershom Flagg, William H. Hopkins,
William Hoxsey, R. C. Gillham and Jesse Bell.*

*An amusing anecdote is related of his Honor Judge Reynolds who presided at
this trial, by Governor Ford in his History of Illinois. The etiquette preserved
in the early Courts of the County was of the slightest and most informal nature.
A very free and easy tone prevailed among Judges, Lawyers, and spectators, ex-
tending frequently to the passing of audible compliments; sometimes of a little
doubtful and always emphatic character.

The Sheriff convened Court on one occasion by stepping into the yard and call-
ing out "Boys come into the house now-all on j'e, John's goin' to hold Court." This
was a fair sample of the official forms observed in such cases. It is related in the
present inst.ance that the Judge in passing sentence of death upon the prisoner
made use of language something like the following: "Well Mr. Green the Jury
in their verdict found you to be guilty ot murder, and the law says you are to be
hanged. Now I want you and your friends down on Wood River to understand
that it is not I, that condemns you, but the Jury and the law. Now I wish to allow
you all the time you want to prepare, so the Court wants to know at what time
you would prefer to be hanged."

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This was the first trial for a capital offence ia the Couuty, and the second
one in the State. The first conviction in the State for murdei; was in St.
Clair, People vs. Bennett. Green was hung Feb. 24, 1824.

The Slavery Question in Madison County.— The Convention.—
During the year 1823 considerable feeling began to be manifested in the
county, as well as throughout the State on the subject of slavery. In the
election of 1822 in some of the extreme southern counties the question of
opening the State for the admission of slavery was discussed, but in the
Legislature of the succeeding winter it assumed an alarming attitude in
politics. The issue was not distinctly presented before that time, certainly
not in Madison County, nor does it seem to have been generally considered
as involved in the election which took place through the State,*

It is a noticeable fact that Mr. Coles, a citizen of Madison County, and
an open and decided anti-Slavery man, was elected Governor though by
only a plurality at this election, showing that the people were no more in
favor of the change then than two years afterwards. In the County of
Madison Emanuel J. West was elected a Representative to the Legislature
while Theophilus W. Smith represented the Couuty in the Senate. Both
lent their influence in the contest which followed to the party favoring the
introduction of Slavery, or what was the same thing, the question of a

To which the prisoner replied, "All times are alike to me, your Honor. Those
who kill the body have no power to destroy the soul. My preparation is made, and
I am ready to suffer at any time the Court may appoint."

Judge, "But Mr. Green, you must know it is a very serious matter to be hanged.
It is something that can only happen once in a man's life— and as the Court
wishes to give you time for all needful preparation, I will appoint this day
four weeks as the day— Mr. Clerk, look in the Almanac and see if this day four
weeks comes on Sunday," the Clerk having examined and replied that "this
day four weeks came on Thursday," the Judge fixed the execution for that
day. At this point the prosecuting attorney, who had conducted the case
interposed, and remarked that it was customary upon occasions like the
present, when sentence of death was to be pronounced for the Judge to
make a short address to the prisoner, summing up the evidence, endeavoring to
impress upon his conscience a sense of his guilt, and to lead his thoughts to a
serious preparation for death. "Oh its of no use, Mr. Turner," responded his
Honor, "Mr. Green understands the whole matter as well as if I had talked to
him for a week. He knows he is to be hanged this day four weeks. You under-
stand it in that way, Mr. Green, don't you?" and upon the prisoner responding
"Yes," to this question he was remanded to jail without more ceremony.

*Gov. Ford in his history, (p. 2.5,) .seems tohave taken the contrary view. He
says, "In the election of members to the Convention the only questions were, the
right of the constituent to instruct his representative, and the introduction of
slavery, which were debated with great earnestness during the canvass.

As there was no "election of members to the Convention," Gov. Ford must have
meant to say "Legislature which called the Convention." There may have been
such discussions in Monroe County, and further south but my recollection is that
in Madison County we heard it whispered, that such things were being carried on
in an underhand way. but the warnings of the Spectator were indignantly denied.
—LippincoWs Paper Ko. 30.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 65

Convention. The old Constitution provided for alterations in only one
mode. A vote of two thirds of the General Assembly could authorize the
people to vote for or against a Convention. If the majority of the votes
was in favor, the subseijuent legislature was required to order an election
of members to the Convention, and appoint the time of meeting, the ap-
portionment to be in ratio to the members of both houses in the G eneral
Assembly. At that period the progress of the population northw^ard had
rendered the apportionment peculiarly unequal, and the strong-hold of the
advocates of Slavery was in the counties near the Ohio river, and in the
old French settlements. It was demonstrated that on a contingency one-
fourth of the votes of the people could elect a majority in a Convention,
and that majority might probably be in favor of opening the State to
Slavery. Hence it became a paramount object of the opponents of the
measure to defeat the Convention. After several efforts it Avas found that
the constitutional majority in the Legislature in favor of a Conven-
tion was lacking by one vote. A contested election of a perplexing and
complicated character had come from Pike County, then including all the
territory north and west of the Illinois river. Mr. Hansen the returned
member was opposed to a Convention and refused to give it his vote.
Here then it appeared was an opportunity for the dominant party, which
the sequel shows they were not slow to improve. But it presented after
all only one horn of a dilenema for the Convention party were bent upon
electing Jesse B. Thomas, an early and honored citizen of Madison Coun-
ty, residing at Edwardsville, to the United States Senate, and counted upon
the vote of Mr. Hansen to effect it while his opponent Mr. Shaw was
willing to vote for the Convention but declined to support the claims of
Judge Thomas as a candidate for the Senate.

After a stormy session of about ten weeks, the Convention party adopted
the desperate alternative of a reconsideration, and having already used
Mr. Hansen's vote for their purpose, and finding him not to be moved by
offers or threats from his position on the Convention question, they turned
him out and gave his seat to Shaw.* This turned the scale and the vote

•The following which the "Spectator" of July I2th, 1823, copied from the "Essex
(Mass.) Register," is but the recital of an incident characteristic of the "Animus"
of a majority of those who advocated the extension of slavery.

"Mr. Hansen, a young lawj'er who emigrated from New York, had been return-
ed a member, and his election being contested, the House decided that he was
eniiiled to a seat. But ten weeks afterwards, when Mr. Hansen dared to vote
against the resolution for calling a Convention, thejHouse re-considered its former
decision, and atlmitted Mr. Shaw, his oppenent, to the seat, who voted for the
resolution, and it was accordingly passed by a constitutional majority ! A dis-
graceful scene took place during the pendency of the resolution for expelling Mr.
Hansen. A mob assembled in the evening at the State House, and alter numer-
ous speeches had been delivered, inflaming tlie minds of the people against Mr.
Hansen, they proceeded through the town with his effigy in a blaze, accompanied
by drums and Dugles, and crying ''Convention or Death !' They then proceeded to
the lodgings of Mr. Churchill, another proscribed member, and insulted him by
groans, &c. They then dispersed, after giving three cheers for a Convention.
The next night after it was found Hansen had been expelled, and the question
decided in favor of a Convention, the town was illuminated, and the moo again

66 A GAZETTEER OF

recommending the people to vote for or against a Convention was carriedf
A number of the members of both houses entered their protest against
the object and the measures used to obtain it, in an able and dignified
address to which among others the name of George Churchill is appended,
as Representative from Madison County.;

But one of the three papers in the State, the Edwardsville Spectator,
took any decided stand against slavery and a Convention.

It became the matter of great moment to the opponents of the measure
in the long and excited struggle which followed to obtain the support of
an able journal in the State. The Spectator was at once put forward by its
friends in the county with the strongest assurance of its fidelity to the
cause. To "make assurance doubly sure" one of the Anti-Conventon
party and a personal friend of Mr. Warren, the editoj-, was requested to
call upon him and ascertain, without any intimation of future support
what the course of the paper would be on the subject of a Convention.
"Against it, of course,'' was the unhesitating answer. It was intimated
that the Convention party were strong and would probably bid high,

proceeded through the streets, with drums, fiddles, bugles, tin horns, cow-bells,
rejoicing in a most boisteroas manner. They were accompanied by several
members of the Legislature, and numerous strangers from the adjoining Slave
States.

"Several public dinnei-s were giveti in honor of a Convention, and we select a
few of their toasts, to show the spirit by which thej- were actuated :

"By the I^-esidrmt of the Bai/— The Convention— The means of introducing and
spreading the African familj-— three cheers.

"The enemies o/ the Ornvention—yiay they ride a porcupine saddle, on a hard
trotting horse, a long jouruey, without money or friends.

May those individuals who are opposed to our cause, before the next election
abandon the State ol lUinoLs, and then we will have a free silver circulation, com-
bined witli a numerous black population.

TTte State of jniinois— the ground is good — prairies in abundance — give us plenty
of negroes a little industry and she will distribute her treasures.

Skaery—A political hobby horse which some of our great men loved to saddle.
Six cheers.

fThe Convention Resolution passed the Senate at Vandalia, Februai-y 10, 1S23.
Senators voting for the Resolution were:

Messers. Barker, Beard, Boon, Crozier, Grammer, Jones, of Bond, Jones, of
Gallatin, Kinney, Ladd, Sloo, Smith and "White— 12.

Senators voting against it: Messrs. Bankson, Cadwell, Frazier, Kinkade, Parker
and Stillmau — fl.

After its advocates had resorted to various questionable measures, it passed in
the House of Representatives, February 12, 1S23, with the following vote:

Affirmative, Mr. Speaker, Messrs. Alexander, of Monroe, Alexander, of Pope,
Berry, Campbell. Casey. Daimwood, Davenport, Dorris, Field, Ford, Logan,
McFatridge, McFerron, Mcintosh, Phillips, Rattan, Shaw, Trotier, Turrey, West,
\\ hiteside, Widen and Will— 2J.

Negative : Messrs. Blakeman, Cairns, Churchill, Emmit, Lowrj- Mather,
Moore, Ogle, Pell, Pugh and Sims— 12.

In the "Annotations," of Hon. Geo. Churchill, on "Early Days of Madison
County," from which this item is takee a full account of the Legislative pro-
ceedings is given, and it is to be regretted that limited space precludes its in-
sertion here.

I Those who signed the "ilinoritj" Address" were Messrs. Risden Moore.
William Kinkade. G. Cadwell, A. Bankson, Jacob Ogle, Cia-tiss Blakeman,
Abraham Cairns, Thomas Mather, William Lowrv, James Sims, Daniel Parker,
George Churchill, Gilbert T. Pell, Dav-id McGahev, Stephen Stillman.

Va>-dalia, Feb. ISth, 1S23.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 67

''They can't buy me," he replied, and the pledge then given was nobly re-
deemed in the subsequent course of the Spectator, iu which the cause of
freedom always found a staunch friend and bcld and consistent advocate.

The Anti-Convention and Anti -Slavery party embraced the names of
many of the most honored citizens of Madison County, prominent among
them those of Gov. Edwards, Gov. Coles, Daniel P. Cook, Hooper Warren,
George Churchill and many others.

During the campaign which followed Madison Count3- was active in
organizing a systematic opposition to the Convention.

A meeting of the anti-slavery citizens was held at the log Court House
at Edwardsville in 182.3. A secretary was appointed to correspond with
the friends of the cause in other counties— and an active warfare was from
this time kept up in the county, characterized by great zeal and energy.
Meanwhile the Convention party had not been idle. A paper was estab-
lished at Edwardsville to support their interests under the editorial man-
agement of Theophilus W. Smith, called the "Illinois Republican" be-
tween which and the Spectator the war of words waxed hot at times.*

Gov. Coles at the beginning of the contest resolved, it is said, to devote
his whole salary as Governor for four years (four thousand dollars) to the
canvass, and was, as might have been expected from his character and
convictions, one of the most determined and hard working members of the
opposition. In a letter addressed to Rev, Thomas Lippincott, Gov. Coles
himself says : "I contributed to other papers (than the Spectator,) under
various signatures, and published many pamphlets, several of which I
assisted in circulating. My labors in the cause were so great that during
the several months which passed between my purchasing the Illinois In-
telligencer (at Vandalia) and the election there were but few numbers of
that paper which did not contain something from my pen." Gov. Ed-
wards did not himself take any active part in the campaign, from consid-
erations it was supposed of a political and personal nature, but his son-in-
law the Hon. D. P. Cook, contributed a series of able and convincing
articles to the Spectator, which continued to be the medium for the dis-
semination of the views of the Anti-Slavery citizens of Madison County.
Mr. Warren himself was well known as a clear and powerful writer and
many of the most cogent and readable articles published in the Spectator
were from his hand. Among the leading advocates of a Convention in the
County were Theophilus W. Smith, Emanuel J. West, Judge McKoberts
and others. Gov. Bond, Elias K. Kane, McLean, A. P. Field, Joseph A.

*ilr. Smith was a man ol ability known as such and afterwards occupied a seat
on the bench of the Supreme Court of the State, but In this contest Mr. WaiTen
had so decidedly the advantage that his opponent resorted to pesonal violence,
taking his friend Mr. West with him for that purpose to Warren's office. I be-
lieve the latter defended himself pretty well with the sheep's foot which he
happened to have in his hand.— iipix/icoW's Papers Xo. 47.

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Baird, Kinney, Robinson, R, M. Young and others were also active parti-
sans of the measure in the State, while the Rev. John M. Peck Judge
Lockwood, Judge Pope, Morris Birbeck, David Blackwell and George
Forquer were equally active in their opposition.

To Mr. Peck various authorities join in attributing much of the success
which afterward crowned the efforts of the Anti-Convention party.
Says Gov. Reynolds in his Life and Times :"

As soon as the Convention resolution was carried in the Legislature the
Rev. Mr. Peck had a meeting called in St. Clair County and a constitution
adopted for an association to operate against the introduction of Slavery
ill Illinois. Headquarters were established in St. Clair County, and four-
teen other societies were organized in as many counties, all acting in
unison with the society in St. Clair County. A perfect organization was
kept up during the canvass throughout the State, which was eflfected more
by the exertions of Rev. Mr. Peck than by anyother person.*

The result of these labors of the Anti-Slavery party was the defeat of
the proposition to hold a convention by about 1,700 majority, the entire
votti in the State being by the official canvass from the Edwardsville Spec-
tator, December 2d, 1824.

Convention, 4,972; No Convention, 6,640; Daniel P. Cook, Congress,
7,460; Shadrack Bond, Congress, 4,374.
The vote of Madison County was as follows :

Convention, 351; No Cimvention, 5,>3; Daniel P. Cook, Congress, 644;
Shadrack Bond, Congress, 285.

A Kelic— In examining tiie papers of Capt. Curtiss Blakeman, who died at
Marine, in this county, on the twenty-second of May, A. D. 1833, an article, of which
tlie following is a copy, was discovered.

"V\^e the subscribers, convinced of the necessity of supporting some newspaper
establishment, the conductor of wlaich will take a firm and manly stand against
the introduction of slavery into this State, and against the calling of a Conven-
tion to alter the Constitution ; the sole object of which, we are well convinced, is
to etfect the introduction of slavery : do hereby agree to use our utmost exertions
and endeavors to support such newspaper establishment as shall be fixed upon.—
Henry Starr, Curtiss Blakeman and Thomas Mather, Esqs., are hereby appointed
a Committee to make such arrangement as they shall deem necessary, with the
conductor of such newspaper establishment, and for the purpose of giving ef-
ficient support to such newspaper as shall be edited in the cause of liberty. We,
the subscribers, ho hereby subscribe for the number of copies of such newspaper
set opposite to our respective names, at five dollars a year, in State paper, to be
paid in advance; the amount of which subscriptions shall be deposited with the
above named Committee.
Names of Sub- Xo. of Places ^VTiere JVames of Sub- No. of Places Where
scribers, Papers. Directed. scribers. Papers. Directed.

William Kinkade 10 Lawrenceville. Henry S. Dodge 10 Kaskaskia.

\ljraham Carnes 10 La%vrenceville. William Lowry 10 Clark County.

kisdon Moore 10 St. Clair. Wm. H. Brown 5 Vandalia.

George Churchill 10 Edwardsville. Thomas Lippmcott 5 Edwardsville.

Heurv Starr 10 Edwardsville. Stephen Stillman 10 Springfield.

\ Bankston 10 Covington. Gilbert T. Pell 10 Edwards Co.

Thomas Mather 10 Kaskaskia. Sam'l D. Lockwood 10 Vandalia.

James Sims 10 Springfield. Daniel Parker 10 Palestine.

Jacob Ogle 10 Belleville. David McGahey 10 Palestine.

G.Caldwell 10 CarroUton. John Emmitt 10 New Haven.

Curtiss Blakeman 10 Edwardsville.

"The above has been carried fully into effect, and settled in full, by Liberty being
fully established in this State, and so may it remain." ^^^^^^ BLAKEMAN.

*Reynolds Life and Times, page 242.

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Of Every Description; Also,

BABY LINSN, ROBES, CLOAKS, HOODS,
Dress Trimmings, Etc.,

BELLE STREET, OPPOSITE THE MERCANTILE HALL,

V. WALTEE,

DEALER IN

PIANOS, ORGANS,

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, SHEET MUSIC,

THIRD STREET.; OPPOSITE BELLE,

.A^LXOlSr, . - - I3L,X.I3SrOIS.

HOMER STANDFORD,

BRASS FOUNDER AND FINISHER

ALL KINDS OF BRASS CASTINGS MADE TO ORDER.

A SUPPLY OF BRASS FJTTJNUS ALWAYS OX HAND.

BABBIT METAL, BRASS BOXES,

For th.e Different M o-wers and Reaperw.

MODELS MADE, LOCKS REPAIRED AND KEYS FITTED.

Ho. 5 MARKET, (NearTerre Haute Ticket Office,) ALTON. lULINOIS.

XIT A GAZETTEER OF

, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in

DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS,

OILS, DYESTUFFS, GLASS, PERFUMERY, &C.,
CHOICE WINES AND LIQUORS,

IToi- ]>Ieclioinal Piir-poses.
CORJVEM OF SJF]COJ\n AJSTI) STATE STREETS,

M. FISH BACH. B. EI.BLE.

FISHBACH & ELBLE,

DEALERS IN

DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, BOOTS & SHOES,
wiXES, LIQUORS, a:e..

Second Street, opposite Sweetser's Lumber Yard,
ALTON, - (Hunterstown,) - ILLINOIS.

CHARLES L. JOESTING,

Manufacturer of

BREAD, CAKES, PIES, &c.,

South Side of Third Street,
ALTON, ILLINIOS.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ^X

JOHN O. FBENCir. T. D. G1DL)1:N'(;S

& Co.,

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in

LUMBER,

Shingles^ Lath^

SASH, DOORS & BLINDS,

Lumbef Shipped to all Points on the Raihoad on the

SHORTEST NOTICE.

:o:-

Th.e Citizens of .A-lton and V^icinity,
are invited to ^ive ns a call before pnr-
cliasing elsew^liere, as we tliink 'we can
suit tliem botli in prices and materials.

Yard in the Eastern Limits of the City, on the Upper Alton Road.

X A GAZETTEER OF

METROPOLITAN

CIGAR & TOBACCO STORE.

C. W.SCHEUTZEL,

Manufactuer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in

TOBACCO,

CIGARS. PIPES,

TOBACCO BOXES, &c,

THIRD ST.,

OlsTE IDOOR- WESO? OF FIA.SA.,

ALTON, ILLINIOS.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. XV

GEIVERAL IIVSXJRA3VCE A0E::VCY.

'H. a. MOROAN. WEI.LH COREY.

MORGAN & COREY,

FIRE, MARINE, INLAND,

LIFE ANI} ACCIJJENTAL

AT EQUITABLE RATES, IN FIRST-CLASS COMPANIES;

BUSINESS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO;

OFFICE ON WEST SIDE BELLE STREET, BET. THiRD AND FOURTH,

GUtEEJVWOOD ]MA.R.BLE T^ORKS.

K. DIXON. • J. DIXON.

DIXON BROTHERS,

STONE CUTTERS & BUILDERS.

Al.so, Manufacturers of all kinds uf

MONUMENTS AND GRAVE STONES,

Of the most appropriate and snperb llnish in

ITALIAN AND AMERICAN MARBLE,

(SRgtNW(^0@, neap /ILT^N, CLIL

All Orders by Mail promptly Attended, to.

XVI A GAZETTEER OF

S. J. ANTHONY,

Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in

TOBACCO

State Streetip bet. Second & Third

UNDER THE FRANKLIN HOUSE,

.A. I-. o? o 3sr , iLLiisro IS.

SWEETSER & PRIEST,

DEAT-KRS IN

LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES, SASH,

JJOOMS AJSJJ BLINIJS,

Office Soutli Side Second Street, bet. Henry and Ridge,

ALTON, - (Hunterstown,) - ILLINOIS.

E. L. DIMMOCK. THOS. DIMMOCK.

DIMMOCK & Co.,

Wholesale Dealers in

BOOTS ASHOXSS,

THIRD STREET, OPPOSITE BELLE,

^LTonsr, - - - iLXjiisrois.

5*^/5^^

MADTSON COUNTY. IT-I.INOIS.

Successor to D. Martin & Co.,)

\oil lifaler ut Wlinlfsalf ami Retail in

PLASTER PARIS. CEMENT, i

HilK, WHITE SAND, ET( ..

MY I.I.MK IS BUKXKl) IN

IGRISCOM & DENN'S PATENT KILNS

W.VRRAXTKO >"o. 1.

^ffiiTEIJ-nyCS, _ _ _ C-A-SH. ^fe,^

Oflice Immediately above Shooler's Mill

XTTT

Orders with Cash, or undoubted city reference promptly filled.

J. suttp:r. c. borckmak

SUTTGR e^ BORGKMAN^

Dealers in

FURNITURE,

SHO^W CASES, Etc.,

Also, UMDZSRT AKERS,

SECOND STREET, BETWEEN HENRY AND LANCDON,

ALTON, ILLINOIS,

XIV

A GAZETTEER OF

CALM'S B^Z^A^R.

^t JIL

mewm

Wholesale and Retail Pealer in Foreign and Dornesli.-

HATS AND GAPS^
BOOTS AND SHOES,

F ANOY OOOnS, T^OTIOISTH, Etc.,

THIRD STREET, FOUR DOORS FROM STATE ST.,
LA^LTOlSr, ILLinSTOIS.

WHEELOCK, PENDLETON & CO.,

AND

CONSTANTLY ON HAND OR MANUFACTURED TO ORDER.

SHOP NORT-EAST CORNER OF PIASA & 5th, near C, A. 4 St. L DEPOT,

ALTON.

Alton, in north latiluile about 38 deg. 20 min. and west longitude 14 deg.
from Washington, is situated upon the left bank of the Mississippi river,
three miles above the confluence of the Missouri, and twentj'' below thf
mouth of the Illinois. It is connected with Chicago by the St. Louis, Al-
ton and Chicago railroad, with Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Cincinnati,
by the St. Louis, Alton and Terre Haute, and with Jacksonville, Peoria,
and other points north by the St. Louis, Alton and Jacksonville railroad.

The site upon which the City is built possesses many advantages. The
business blocks are mostly upon a level, above highwater mark, and ad-
jacent to the levee — one of the finest on the Mississippi. The river a short
distance above takes an eastern course which continues along in front of
the City for some two miles, necessarily giving the current an impetus
toward the opposite shore, leaving the waters along the wharf compara-
tively quiet.

Buildings for manufactories and other purposes can be erected of any
dimensions desired, upon natural foundations of rock, many feet in depth,
without danger from quick -sand or the settling of walls.

That portion of the City lying between the bluflfs, has been graded to an
average of about thirty feet above the mean water mark of the river. Til*-
highest point on the west bluff, is on State street about one-third of a mile
above Main, where the grade is two hundred and twenty-four and one-half
feet above the established water mark on the Mississippi, The Cathedral
stands at an elevation of one hundred and seventj'-tive feet above the river.

The grade of the Chicago and Alton railway near the river is one hun-
dred and twelve feet below, while at Monticello. tive miles distant, it is
fifty -three feet above the level of Lake Michigan. At St. Louis the City
Directrix is 381 feet above the level of the sea; Alton is a few feet higher.

On account of its somewhat hilly situation perfect drainage has been
secured, rendering it one of the healthiest places in the country, and as it
is built up from year to year, the handsomely improved undulations be-
<!ome possessed of a charm to the eye which no level site can attain.

In approaching by steamboat from tlae north, the high blutf immediately

above the City prevents any considerable view whatever until that point

is turned, when the traveler at once finds himself directly at the levee.

But on approaching by steamboat from the south the view is singularly

10—

70 A GAZETTEER OF [Alton.

beautiful and picturesque, and from a point opposite the mouth of the
Missouri river is pronounced by all to be unsurpassed by any locality
along the entire course of the Mississippi.

Tlie City overlooks the country west and south for many miles around.

The view from the heights of "Sompletown,'' the north-west part of the
City, embracing the Mississippi to its confluence with the Missouri, its
islands and adjoining shores, and a large part of the opposite heights of
'•Middletown*' with the spires and roofs of Upper Alton in the distance is
one of more than ordinary beauty and impressiveness.

From the levee the little Piasa ravine runs in a northerly direction af-
fording a passage that has been improved for the track of the 8t. Louis,
Alton and Chicago railroad from the river to the upland prairies. On either
side of this ravine the bluff's rise abruptly,— the plateaus above affording
ample and eligible grounds for dwellings. In portions of the City as in the
vicinity of vState and its intersecting streets on the west, and in what is
popularly known as MiddlntowJi east of the ravine, the n.itural advanta-
irt'S of these groxmds have been improved with a liberalty and taste seldom
found in a country where the useful is so generally cultivated at the ex-
pense of the beautiful. Spacious streets MttAdamized, and bordered with
evergreens, shrubbery and natural forest trees ; elegant and substantially
huilt residences,surrounded with beautiful lawns and a greatvariety of floral
and horiicultural embellishments, united with many natural beauties of
landscape unil scenery, remier Alton a most desiraV)le place of residence.

At this poiutthe bluff's recede from the river and do not again approach it
for a distance of one hundred miles, at Chester, thus forming the "Great
American Bottom," a tract of land from six to ten miles in width not
surpassed in fertility by any section of the Mississippi Valley

The surrounding country is one of a rich and varied agriculture. It is
particularly notable for its tine crops of wtntkr whkat the quality of
which is evinced by its prices in home and distant markets. Other grains
and hay are sold in immense quantities. A large amount of fruits of all
kinds are shipped northward to Chicago or up the Mississippi, knd south-
ward to St. Louis and New Orleans. For want of later figures we give
some of the shipments of 1861.

Apples 40,000 barrels ; Pears 600 barrels ; Peaches 10,000 bushels ;
Quinces :i25 barrels ; Plums '.MO barrels; Grapes 200 boxes; Crab Apples
50 bushels. And from reliable sources it is estimated that about one
thousand bushels of strawbkkriks were shipv>ed from this vicinity dur-
ing tho past season (1866.)

A large amount of e.\rly potatoes from the American Bottom and of
swKKT POTATOES from the adjacent hiUs are also shipped annually as well
as many car loads of water-mellons from the Sand Ridge near the "Alton
Junction."

Mines of Coal that yield abundantly are being worked in various parts

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 71

of the County, some within two miles of the City. An analysis of these
mines, a statement of which is given on pages fifteen and sixteen, discover
them to be in depth of veins and in quality of products not inferior to
any in the West.

The Bluffs in this vicinity are underlaid to a great depth with beds of
Rock for building purposes, and stone from which an excellent quality of
Lime is constantly being manufactured and shipped to all portions of the
country.

Potter's Clay of a fine quality is obtained in the neighborhood and sev-
eral establishments in Upper Alton are engaged in manufacturing from it
crockery, pumps, tiles and all descriptions of earthenware. Clay for
brick and sand for plaster and cement can be conveniently obtained.

The buildings of Alton are mostly of brick with stone basements. A
few are entirely of stone, among which are the Catholic Cathedral, and
the edifices of the Episcopal and Unitarian Churches.

There is a good supply of timber for manufacturing and other purposes,
throughout the adjacent country in Illinois, and thousands of acres in
Missouri, just opposite.

The attention of the reader will in the following pages be invited to
items of the early settlement, the manufactories, schools, churches,
societies and other institutions of Alton. With much effort and care some
items have been obtained respecting the early times of the "Town" which
are here presented under the topic of

ANNALS

OF THE EAKLY SETTLEMENT OF ALTON.

The first settlement upon or near the Alton site may have been that
of J.B. Cardinal, who, about 1783, as we are informed by the Commissioners,
(see page 35) lived at a place called Piasa. To the Board of Commissioners
who met and adjusted claims pursuant to the Act of Feb. 20, 1812, it was
proven that, having built a house, Cardinal resided with his family at
Piasa, five or six leagues above Cahokia; he being taken prisoner by the
Indians, his family returned to the village of Cahokia. The name Piasa
probably was first applied to the locality where that monster was depicted
on the rocks, and if this be correct the original Piasa and the future Alton
were nearly the same place.

We learn from Mr. Solomon Pruitt,one of the oldest living early settlers
of the county, that as early as the year 1807 there was a small building
near the present site of the Alton House constructed of loose rock (without
mortar) and covered with elm bark, which was used by the French as a
trading house for barter with the Indians. With this it is possible that
the right of J. B. Cardinal may have had some relation.

When Mr. Pruitt came to the country in 1806, a Mr. Langford had a
ferry just above the mouth of Wood river, and by it carried passengers to
the opposite shores of both the Mississippi and Missouri.

72 A GAZETTEER OF [AltOD.

As has been stated on page fifty-three of this book, there had been a set-
tlement in the vicinity of Wood river, for some time previous to the loca-
tion of Alton, which was carried on with considerable enterprise. Mr.
Isom Gillham also had a fine farm on the left bank of the river opposite
the confluence of the Missouri, where as early as 1818, and probably at
various times from 1S15 to 1820, boats under charge of Col. James Johnson
(brother to Richard M.,) shipped supplies for Fort Osage, — far up the Mis-
souri, — under contract with the U. S. Government.

Prior to the year 1817, Col. Rufus Easton, at that time a lawyer of wealth
and prominence in the Territory of Missouri, of which he had been a dele-
gate in Congress, obtained possession of the land in this vicinity, which he
considered to be admirably situated for the site of a flourishing town.
With tliis view, a man in the interest of Col. Easton established a ferr3-
at this point, which he named Fountain Ferry, ••■ and carried it on in oppo-
sition to Smeltzer's, t located some distance up the river.

The town was laid out earh' in 1817 by Col, Easton i upon fractional sec-
tions 11, 13, 14 in township, five north, in range ten west of the third
principal meridian. The old town plat, or Ea>*ton's Alton, extended from
Market on the west to Henry street on the east, and from ihe river north
to Ninth street, g

* He had a landing near the mouth of what he called Fountain Creek, which
was and is better known as LittU- Pia-sa. As has been suggested, it may be that
this man so named the ferry and also the creek on account of what is here known
as the Cave for fountain) Spring, and to distinguish this from another Little Piasa,
a tributarj- of the Big Piasa.

t Mr. Smeltzer was successor to I.angford who liad been previously at Wood River
and, it would seem, removed further up the Mississippi and t)uilt what is now
known as the Brick House on the Missouri shore.

•- tFrom those who were among tlie early settlers we learn that Alton was named
for the Colonels son Alton R. Easton, and that I.augdon, George, Easton and Al-
bj' streets were named tor his sons and daughter.

^ The following is from the pen of the Rev, Thomas Lippincott :

" In a few days after my arrival in 8t, Louis, I was employed for a little while to
do some writing for Ilufus Easton, Esq. One of the jobs executed by me for him,
was making a fair copy of a plat or map of Alton, a town which he had laid out the
previous year, on the banks of the Mississippi, in Illinois. This map was designed
for exhibition at the East in order to eflTect the sales of lots. I took some pains to
make it look well, and I believe, gave satisfaction.

After a few months spent by me as clerk in a store, Colonel Easton proposed to
me that I should take a stock of goods, in partnership with him, and keep a store
at Alton or neighborhood, and accordingly I became a resident, as before said, in
Illinois— now become a State — on the first of December, 1S18.

It was not in Alton that my store was opened. Alton was in embrj'o. When
Col. Easton brought me first in his gig to see the place, there was a cabin not far
I think, fi'om the southeast comer of the penitentiarj- wall, or comer of State and
Short streets, occupied by the family of a man whom the Colonel had induced to
establish a ferrj- in competition with .Smeltzer's ferry, a f'-w miles above. I have
forgotten the name of this ferrj-man, but his habitation was about as primitive
and unsightly as I had seen anywhere. I do not think he was overworked by the

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 73

A few log cabins had previously been built, one of which was u.sed as-
tlie ferry house to accommodate those crossing the river at this point.

Late in 1818 Col. Easton made a contract with William G. Pinckard and
Daniel Crume for the building of four log houses on different parts of the
town site. The plan was subsequently changed so as to unite two of these
in to one, which was put up, and with a covering of weatherboards and
other improvements added in after years is still standing in the rear of
Second street, east of Piasa. It was for many years known as the
Hawley House.

A row of small tenements was built during 1819 under the brow of the
bluff which extended along where second street now is west of Piasa.

In order to induce travelers to come by the Fountain Ferry a road was
necessary from Milton to Alton, and a bridge was indispensable to cross
Shields Branch,*

Accordingly Col. Easton made a contract with Joel Finch to build a
frame bridge for which he was to be paid at the store of Mr. Lipplncott
the sum of two hundred dollars.

This bridge was built very near the site of the present covered bridge.
One or two of a similar kind succeeded the original at about the same
place, before the present structure was erected. At first the road Mound
somewhat through the bottom, but was soon made as now along the slope
of the bluff.

There were at this time two families residing between Milton and Alton
or more properly between Wood River and the Bates farm. On the farm
next adjoining Wood river was the family of the widow Meacham, who
had resided there during the war of 1S12. At her house the Indians called
on the evening of the murder of the Moore familj\ The other was that
of Mr. James Smith near Alton. One of his daughters was afterwards
married to a Mr. Jubilee Posey who resided for many years in the neigh-
borhood of Troy.

Iiusines-s ol his ferry at that time, for the old east aQci west road passed north and
out of sight of tlie Fountain Ferry, and it was not easy to pursuade travelers to
try the new one, even if they ever heard of it, which was probably rather seldom.

'^At a verj- early day there was a lamily by the name of Shields residing adjacent
to this Branch, and from that fact it is supposed the Creek received its name. See
Major Pruitfs reniinisence.

The following is from the journal of the late Rev. J. M. Peck, and will give an
idea of the two Altons as they appeared at that date to a casual visitor:

" The late Hon, Rufus Easton of .St. Louis, who had become interested in the
lauded property, projected as the site of Alton city, exacted the promise that we
should not decide on oar location until we had visited and explored that site, or
rather the \-illage uow known as Upper Alton, two and a half miles in the rear,
and on elevated and healthy giound. And we hope it will amuse and not offend
our readers in that vicinage if they have a truthful description of the two Altons
as they then appeared.

We (Singly— not our colleague) left St, Charles on February 23tl, 1819, and rode

74 A GAZETTEER OP [Alton.

In what is now known as Hunterstown there were evidently some im-
provements made previous to 1820, as will be learned from the following
extract from the columns of the "Edwardsville Spectator"' of April 18th,

1820:

"The subscriber has just finished large and commodious BUILDINGS,
suitable for public entertainment, in the town of Alton, on the bank of
the Mississippi, near Fountain Ferry, on the main road to Boone's Lick
and Salt river. He is disposed lo let them on moderate terms, when suited
with a tenant. From its local situation there can be no doubt of its be-
coming one of the best stands in the State.

Alton, Illinois, Nov. 15th, 1819. CHARLES W. HUNTER."

down to the " Point " towards Smeltzer's ferry, then located about three mile s
above the site for a city. Here we crossed the river a little after sunset, and had
five miles to ride to the inhabited village. For three miles the pathway lay along
the brink of the low water of the river under the cliffs. Not far from the present
site of the Alton House, there was a building, but whether a rough frame or a log-
house it was too dark too perceive. (There were four cabins on the town site.)
Here we obtained directions how to find and follow the dubious pathway through
the brush and forest, up a long hill to the village. It was cloudy and dark, but on
emerging from the forest, we found on every side the appearance of camp-fires.
Log heaps, piles of brush, old stumps and other combustible materials were glow-
ing with heat, and spreading an illumination over the plateau. Inquiry was
made for a tavern or boarding-house, and we were directed to a long, low, ill-
looking log-house. It was about forty feet in length, and probably sixteen feet
wide, the doorway for entrance at the west end, and the dining-room, as it seemed
to be used for eating purposes, was the first room entered. The table was sup-
ported by forks driven in the ground, on which rough, newly sawed boards ex-
tended perhaps twenty teet. An old cloth covered a portion of the table. A supply
of dirty dishes indicated that several boarders might have had a late supper. The
part from which the dishes and cloth had been removed was occupied by three
parties with cards, or something4esembling spotted pieces of pasteboard ; all in
harmony with the rest. On inquiring for the landlord, a shock-head, begrimed
features, and soiled garment that appeared to belong to a " human " came in. The
first thing was to find a stable and feed for a wearied horee.

On exploring the premises, I found him in a log pen with some boards over one
half the roof, and the mud mid-leg deep. Seein g no chance for better quarters, I
left him munching corn, of which he had a supply.

It did not take many minutes to frame and carry into effect a resolution to find
better quarters for his rider. While living in St. Louis the preceding year, I had
formed a slight acquaintance with the family of Doctor Erastus Brown, who in
autumn had removed to Upper Alton. Offering a dirty, ragged boy a dime to pilot
me to Dr. Brown's, slinging my saddle-bags on the arm, and climbing over stumps
and logs, brought us to the snug, neat, newly-built log-house— no, we will call it a
" cottage "—where we found the doctor, his lady, and two or three little ones, in
as comfortable quarters as any decent folks deserved to have in those frontier
times.

" Doctor, I have called to impose myself upon your hospitality," and I gave him
a brief sketch of my recent adventure, amongst wretchedness, filth, drunken
ribaldry, and low profanity of the boarding-house.

Both declared a hearty welcome, and regretted I did not call on them on my

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 75

The manufacture of lime was begun in this vicinity at an early day for
in a column of the same paper Matthias P. Ringer & Co. advertise that
"Any quantitv of good unslacked Lime may be had for 25 cents per bushel
at AiiTON, on the Mississippi," by applying to them.

By a notice on the same page dated Feb. 23, 1820, Eneas Pembrook calls
the attention of the traveling public to the fact that "The subscriber has
caused the roads leading to and from Fountain Ferry to be put in good
repair, and he has an excellent set of boats and hands." Remembering
the fact that he had a competitor in the keeper of Smeltzer's Ferry his rea-
son is quite obvious, for the following advice to those traveling this wav,
that thej^ "be not misled nor otherwise delayed."

"On leaving Milton for the river, keep the left hand road to the foot of
the bluff. It is level and dry. In traveling to the east from St. Charles to
the State of Illinois take the right-hand road when you get within about
a mile of Smeltzers, where you will observe the marks of a signboard
knocked down. In passing this way you will not be detained by high
winds.^' He added that he also kept a tavern at the ferr3' for the accom-
dation of travelers.

Whether this Eneas Pembrook was the person who first started the
Fountain ferry in 1817 the writer could not learn.

first arrival. I told the good lady not to get supper, for I had eaten a late dinner,
and it was drawing towards bed-time, but in the quickest time she had the tea
made and the table spread. I told her I was used to sleeping on the floor with my
saddle for a pillow, and saddle-blanket for covering, but I was ushei'ed into a neat
little room, with a bed and covering fit for a prince. In all my wanderings, I
never experienced as great and sudden a transition from wretchedness and filth
to comfort and happiness.

In the morning, after an early breakfast, in company with my friend, Dr. B., I
made an exploration through the town, was introduced to several citizens, and
learned all that was necessary of Upper Alton at that time, as tlie site for a seminary
of learning.

There were on tlie spot between forty and fifty families, living in log-cabins,
shanties, covered wagons, and camps. Probably not less than twenty families
were destitute of houses ; but were getting out materials and getting up shelters
with industry and enterprise. I had become acquainted with tlie extremes of the
social state, and had no opportunity to enlarge my experience. Doubtless there
were other families living as comfortably as the one whose hospitality I had
shared.

I found a school of some twenty-five or thirty bovs and girls taught by some
backwoods fellow, but the chance for a l)oarding-scl)ool was small indeed. There
was the old settlement about tlie forks of Wood river and Rattan's prairie that
might furnish a few scholars. The Macoupin settlements-real frontier rowdies-
was thirty miles north, of a dozen families ; then thi-ee families liad ventured over
Apple Creek. The emigrants to the Sangamon country went there the preceding
winter. Peoria, on the Illinois river, was an old French village of twenty-five
cabins. Morgan, Cass, Scott, and all those counties along tlie Illinois river were
the hunting-grounds of the Indians. The late Major Wadsworth and half a dozen
families had made their pitch in Calhoun county. AH the country to the east
and north was one vast wilderness."

76 A GAZETTEE OF [Alton.

About this time the town of Salu was laid out, adjacent to Upper Alton
In a communication published in the Spectator and dattjd November 15th,
1819, after mentioning the advantageous location of Alton and the impor-
tant position it must inevitably take in the future commerce of the west,
the writer states that

"This town Salu is situated on the first high, rolling, and commanding
ground from the river on sec. 6, in town 5 N. and range 9 W. of the 3d
principal meridian, adjoining and north of Upper Alton, in the county of
Madison, and State of Illinois." * * «

"The great road leading from the east throughout this state to the Mis-
souri Territory, the Boon's Lick and Salt river countries, runs through
this town and crosses the Mississippi at the well known Smeltzer's ferry.
This road will be made to fork at this town, and run also to Fountain
ferry, at lower Alton. These two ferries are the only ones of any impor-
tance, that can ever be established on the Mississippi between the Mis-
souri and Illinois rivers. The great national road, running from the City
of Washington westwardly, must necessarily be made to cross one or the
other of these ferries, when it shall be extented to the Missouri and the
rocky mountains. * *

"It may be considered extraordinary that a new town, bearing a new
name, should be laid out adjoining Upper Alton, as this town is well sit-
uated, and already contains more than thirty families. It is from these
<!onsiderations that the town of Salu is laid out, and the lots now offered
for sale to actual settlers. No clear and indisputable title could heretofore
have been obtained for any lot in Upper Alton; the embarrassments on
the land were complicated and difficult. Under these circumstances, the
people who had settled in Alton could not prudently make improvements,
but had become more and more convinced of its unusually healthy and
commanding situation for a great town, were unwilling to remove to any
ether town or part of this state or country; therefore, the subscribers pur-
chased the site for the town of Salu, which has all the advantages of Alton
and have given the new town a new name, because Alton embraced Up-
per and lower Alton, two separate and distinct sites for towns, situated
more than one mile apart; from these considerations it was not thought
advisable to extend Alton to greater limits; and, therefore, the subscrib-
ers have named the new town Salu.

BENNETT MAXEY, ERASTUS BROWN,

ISAAC WATERS, ZACIIARIAH ALLEN."

Litigation kept Altou from improving for ten or twelve years. Several
of the leading lawyers of Illinois obtained possession of a claim adverse to
Col. Easton's to the land on which the town had been laid out. Such men
as Ninian Edwards, the Territorial Governor, Nathaniel Pope, so long the
able District Judge, and others, could bring wealth, legal talent, and ex-
perience into the conflict, while Col. Easton had them all to contend with.

Of course no permanent improvements nor extensive purchases would
be made while this contest was going on.

The difficulty was finally compromised by a division of the land. Of
this division, Edwards, Pope & Co. obtained, among others, some
blocks in the north-eastern portion, which are now partly included in
Middletown.

By an act of the State Legislature approved February 15th 1827 Shad-
rack Bond, William P. McKee and Gershon Jayne were appointed "Com-
missioners to select and procure a suitable site for a penitentiary on the

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 77

Mississippi river at or near Alton, in Mrdison County. They were to
have a care that the title he secure, and were authorized to cause the erec-
tion of buildings with the necessary cells, guard houses, w^ork shops, and
other apartments. The funds for defraying the building and other expen-
ses were to be obtained from one half the proceeds of the sales to be
made by James Caldwell, the commissioner appointed to sell certain
lands within the Saline reserve of Gallatin County.

The following is a list of the lands included in the limits of Alton
showing when and by whom each quarter and fractional section was
entered together with the number of acres in each, including sections 11,
and 12 and fractional sections 10, 13 and 14, all in township five north and
range ten west of the third principal meridian.

N. E. quarter of section 10, containing 149.60, acres was entered by
Abraham Prickett, July 18, 1817.

N. W. quarter section 10, containing 42.15, acres was entered by Dennis
Valentine, April 2Sth 1815,

S. E. quarter section 10, containing 29.13, acres was entered by heirs of
Babo, April 25, 1815.

N. E. quarter section 11, containing 160 acres was entered by William
Russell, April 27, 1815.

N. W. quarter section 11, containing 160 acres was entered by Rufus
Easton, September 30, 1816.

S. W. quarter section 11, containing 154.28, acres was entered by William
Russell, April 27, 1815.

S. E. quarter section 11, containing 160 acres was entered by Andy Don-
egan, August 19, 1814.

N. E. and N. W. quarter section 12, containing 320 acres was entered by
Lester and Eastoii, legal representative of John Lester December 14, 1814.

S. W. quarter section 12, containing 160 acres was entered by Andy
Donegan, August 19, 1814.

East half S. E. quarter section 12, containing 80 acres was entered by
James Smith, September 27, 1816,

W. i S. E. quarter section 12, containing 80 acres was entered by James
Smith, September 27, 1816.

Fractional section 13, containing 278.50, acres was entered by Andy Don-
egan, August 19, 1814.

Fractional section 14, containing 98.15, acres was entered by Andy Don-
egan, August 19, 1814.

Tho exact boundaries of these section it would be difficult to give, as the
streets run in a diagonal course.

Section 11 includes the central part of the incorporation north of a line
drawn east and west through the crossing of Market and 6th streets.
Fractional section 14 is immediately south of it, including the business

T8 A GAZETTEER OF [Alton.

blocks. Section 12 is east of 11, and fractional section 10 is immediately
west of 11, while fractional section 13 is east of 14 and south of 12,

June 7th, 1828, Gershom Flagg purchased block one, between Second
and Front, and Piasa and Market streets, from William Russell, who, in
addition to what he had originally entered, had also succeeded to the pos-
session of a large portion of Col. Easton's former claims. A few days
after, Mr. Flagg sold a portion of the block to William Miller, who had
recently removed from Edwardsville. Mr. Miller occiupied the Ferry
House, kept a sn)all grocery, and acted as agent for William Russell.

On the 21st of August, 1829, Beal and Charles Howard arrived in the vil-
lage from the State of Maryland, There was at that time an old frame
building on a portion of the ground now accupied by Mr. Shooler's Mill,
which had previously been used by some old Indian traders. This building
was, in 1829, and for some time afterwards, occupied by Winthrop S. Gil-
man as a ware house. It was subsequently replaced by one larger and
more substantially built of stone, which was the base of operations for the
firm of Godfrey, Gilmax & Co., so widely and favorably known
among commercial men during the early days of Alton. Other than
this old frame and the Ferry House, there were but a few log cabins
that had been used occasionally, some of them, for the ten years previous
by transient occupants. Corn was growiug on a portion of the land be-
tween the Little Piasa and tlie blutf, and on the north and east there was
a heavy growth of timber. Along the slope of the bluff, wild grape vines
were growing luxuriantly, while in the forest east of the creek, under-
brush was so dense that the river could scarcely be seen ten rods distant.

Major Hunter was then residing in Hunterstown, with a few others
among whom was one Taylor and his sons-in-law Oiler and Million.
The chief occupation and delight of these last named, and some of their
neighbors, was bee-hunting, while their staple food was cornbread, milk
and (wild) honey. Being disposed to evade the encroachments of civiliza-
tion they are said to have removed at an early day.

A frame building was built for Beal Howard, by some work-men from
St. Louis, on the site of the Presbyterian Church on Market Street. It
was two stories high, about thirty feet in length, and was occupied as early
as November 1829, being the first frame dwelling on the site of Alton.
The title abstracts show that on September 4th 1829 Gershom Flagg made
a deed of the east half of block 1, to Charles Howard, who put up a small log
dwelling on the. south-east corner of the same, just opposite the present
Alton House.

A Mr. Mintony came a few days after the arrival of the Howard broth-
ers and purchased about two roods of ground west of the Little Piasa and
south of the present Third street for the sum of one hundred dollars.
[?^pon this ground he built a steam saw mill which, on account of the ser-
pentine course of the Piasa at that time, stood near the present site of

Alton,] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 79

Topping Bros, ware rooms, on Second street. Mr. Mintony run
this mill about two years when he sold it to Ninian Edwards. The Gov-
ernor's son-in-law J. S. Lane had charge of it thereafter, and for some-
time leased it to D. A. Spaulding who had been a resident in the
vicinity of Edwardsville for several years previous. With the exception
of a cooper shop owned and carried on by Mr, William MiUer for a short
time previous, this Mill was the initiatory step in the way of manufec-
tories in Alton.

During 1830 there were few permanent settlers located in the village.

Among those who arrived in 1831 were Benjamin I. Oilman. Edward
Bliss, William Manning, Samuel Avis, Mark Pierson, William Hayden ,
Elijah Haydon, Samuel Wade, A. C. Hankinson, Jacob D. Smith, Dr. Wm.

Emerson, Fleshman, S, Griggs Jonathan T. Hudson, and R.M, Dunlap,

who was clerk of the Board of Trustees in 1832. Thomas G. Hawley had
come some time previous, also Andrew Miller.

Of those who subsequently made this their residence previous to the
close of 1840 we have the names of Hezekiah Davis, Dr. Benjamin K. Hart
William McCorkle, M. W. Carroll, Jacob C. Bruner, who was Post Master
in 1832 and for some years subsequent, M. Gillespie, Dr. E. Marsh 1833,
William Barrett who opened a dry good store June 1832, J. A. Langdon
Richard Shipley, S.H.Denton, who had charge of the Penitentiary, John
and George Quigley, Isaac Negus, merchant, Samuel C. Pierce, Simeon Ry-
der, autumn of 1834, Thomas G. Thurston, George Kelley, for several j^ears
Secretary of the town "Board of Trustees," and now a resident of Belleville,
Illinois. George Smith, Eli Foster, Isaac J. Foster, Samuel Bush, J. W,
Stoddard, S. W. and G. Bobbins, Edward Breath, who with his part-
ner, O. M. Adams, established the Alton Spectator, January 1832; Judge
Hezekiah Hawley, Robert DeBow, John R. Woods, Perley B. Whipple,
Samuel Pitts, Lawson A. Parks, Moses G. and John Atwood, George T.
Brown, Lewis Kellenberger, Robert Smith, Arba Nelson, Benj. F. Child,
Horatio B.Bowman, William Post, Henry Lea, AmasaS. Barry, E.L. Dim-
mock, Thos. G. Starr, Charles Phinney, W. Libby, A. W. Corey, Calvin
Stone, A. L. Corson, Richard Flagg, H. W. Billings, S. E. More, A. Alex-
ander, Calvin Riley, J. W. and H. Buflfum, T. L. and T. Waples, G. S.
G^skins, W. Harned, A. B. Roff, W. and H. Tanner, John Hogan, Dr. B.
F. Edwards, John M. Krum, G. T. M. Davis, William Martin, T. P. Wool-
dridge, J. C, Woods, Dr. E. W. Dill, John Dill, J. M. Morgan, W. T. Mil-
ler, John Batterton, J. C. Milnor, A. Piatt, J. W. Hart, N. D. Strong,
Junius Hall, J. W. Chickering, W. F. D'Wolf, W. S. Lincoln, John Lin-
coln, A. G. Sloo, H. G. McClintoch, Caleb Stone, Geo. W. Fox, Robert
McFarland, Moses Forbes, R. M. Tread way, S. L. Miller, Charles E.
Frost, Geo. Walworth, S. H. Kennedy, Jas. H. Lea, J. G. Lamb, John
Dye, E. Trenchery, W. P. and J. Leonard, S. Lufkin, George L. Ward,

80 A GAZETTEER 0¥ [Alton,

John Chaney, E. Levis, E. F. Fifield, E. Cock, James E. Starr, Wm. and
Geo. McBride, Aaron Corey, Stephen Pierson, Andrew Mathers,
Dr. Thomas M. Hope, John MuUedy, W, L. Chappell, J. S. Stone. W. P. La-
niothe, John W. and Henry Schweppe, H. C. Sweetser, George and W. A.
Holtou, Nathaniel Buckmaster, John Sigerson, E. H. Harrison, John
Rowe, Charles Trumbull, James Seniple, Jas. D. Burns.

William Manning came from Boston to Alton April 22d, and soon
afterwards opened a store on Second street opposite the site of the present
City Hall. He had the largest supply of goods, and enjoyed the most ex-
tensive trade of any of the Alton merchants during several subsequent
years. Samuel Avis his brother-in-law, and Mark Pikbson remained
with him as aids. Mr. Avis is still a resident of the city. Mr. Pierson
was for many years afterwards a successful merchant. He died October

12th, 1855.

Mr. Pleshman was a merchant of considerable means, and for some
time was actively engaged in the building improvements of Alton. He
erected a two story brick store, which was the first of any consequence; it
stood on the south side of Second street west of the Piasa, and was burnt a
few years since.

Edward Bliss pat tip a frame building and began trade with a general
supply of goods, on the north side of Second street we.'tt of the Piasa, in the
Spring of 1831.

Jacob D. Smith had a brick-yard in the vicinity in 1831, or probably at
an earlier date.

Elijah Haypon arrived early in 18:^1 and purchased the land from the
present site of Topping Bros, building to one lot west of State, and from
the le%'ee north to Third street, together with the Fountain Ferry privilege,
from William Russell.* He served as a mentber of the Town Board of
Trustees during 1834.

The first practicing physician who located in Alton was Dr. William S.

*After disposing of a large portion of his ground for as much as he paid for all,
he turned his -whole attention to the ferry, which had been discontinued as such
for several years. The boat at Hmeltzer's oeiug sunk, and Mr. Haydon having
labored with energy to get his ferry in good order, with a fine boat, horses
and fixtures, the immense tide of emigration to Missouri and other points
westward sought this as a crossing, and the Fountain Ferry became an
established institution, a source of profit to its owner and of benefit to
the town. At times the throng of emigrants was so great that many
were compelled to camp out and await their turn. The ferry was at first
started with a horse boat, which was aftdrwards replaced by one propelled
with steam. In the course of three or four years Mr. Haydon sold his ferry privi-
lege and boat to Eli and Isaac J. Foster. A boat has been kept only at intervals
since Mr. Haydon 's removal.

In June of the present year Captain Robert C. Beny fitted out the steam ferry
boat "Jessie Edgington," designing to re-establish this as a permanent crossing,
and afiford the Alton merchants and manufacturers the benefit of the trade from
the adjoining counties of Missouri.

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 81

Emerson in 1831. He was a good physician, and was admired for his
kindness and gentlemanly demeanor to all. He served as a member of
the "Town Board of Trustees" as early as 1834, and died previous to 1839.

The first drug store was opened in the autumn of 1832 by Dr. E. Marsh ,
vho has for many j'ears past been identified with the banking interests of
Alton.

The first professional lawyer who opened an office in the town wa.s
Jonathan Tkxtmuull Hudson from New York. He was a member and
president of the first organized Board of Trustees, a position which he
held during the four or five years of his residence in the place, except 1834.
In 1832 he built a two story dwelling near the corner of Second and Henry
Streets which still remains. Mr. Hudson was possessed of fine natural
abilities, well educated, genial, and capable of being a successful leader.
He returned to New York in ia36 or 1837.

During the summer of 1829, the Commissioners appointed by the Legis-
lature were at Alton, and selected about seven acres on the bluff, which
William Russell ceded as a site for the Penitentiary. The contract for
building was let by the Board of Inspectors to a Mr. Ivory, who brought
on some mechanics and worked upon it for a short time; but, on account of
some misfortune, he failed and left the country. The building contract
was then re-let to Joei Finch, wood workman, and Lawrence Stone,
mason builder. The work was begun late in 1830, though but little was
done until the spring of 1831, when it was rapidly carried forward.

Rev. J. M. Peck, in his Gazetteer, published May 27th, 1831, gives the
following statistics of Alton at that time :

"Building lots sell from twenty to one hundred dollars, accrrding to sit-
uation. The policy of the principal proprietors is to sell lots thus low, but
on condition that good buildings shall be erected on them witliin one year,
on penalty of a forfeiture. A large number of lots were sold a few months
past, subject to these conditions. This is the finest place on the river for
building and repairing steamboats. Land is reserved for a large boat
yard, and a steamboat is contemplated to be built shortly to run between
this place and St. Louis.

Lower Alton, in March last, had thirty-two families, and oue hundred
and seventy souls, to which there has been considerable increase. There
were at that time one steam saw mill, one ware house for packing beef and
pork, one carpenter, one wagon maker, one tannery, one cooper with six
journeymen and three apprentices, two brickmakers, one brick mason,
one stone mason, one blacksmith, two shoemakers, one lawyer, one tav-
ern and boarding-house, and one retail store. There are now in addition,
one penitentiary with warden's house and oflices, mechanic shops, yard,
and twenty-four cells for convicts, three or four wholesale and retail
stores, one physician, one week day and Sabbath school, several mechan-
ic's shops, and a plan under consideration to establish a seminary of learn-
ing in the immediat>e vicinity."

82 A GAZETTEER OF [Alton.

During the autumn of 1831 William Manning made preparations for
building a steam flouring mill. As it was to be a mill on a large scale,
the preparations were necessarily extensive, and caused quite a commo-
tion among the people, especially the farmers of the country around. —
(iladly did they hail the prospect of such a blessing as a mill propelled
with steam, when they could dispense with their old and tedious Band
Mills, or be saved long and wearisome journeys to mills twenty, forty and
often times many miles more distant.*

Mr. Manning began his mill about September I80I, and during the
season Stephen Griggs arrived as a representative for the firm of
Griggs, Weld & Co., of Boston, who became connected with Mr. Man-
ning in the mill. An incorporate company was organized with Mr. Man-
ning as a large stockholder.! The contract for getting out the frame was
first made with a man known as Boss Lee, but afterward William liay-
rlen was appointed to superintend the workmen.

Lewis J. Clawson now residing in Upper Alton did the stone and
other masonry work. A man from Edwardsville whose name the writer
has not learned was thetnillwright

The building was a large and substantial frame, i four stories high with
a basement of stone and was completed in running order during 1833.

It was run for some years under the control of the Stock Company, and
although it was in charge of skillful millers and mechanics, and managed

*The fanners of Sangamon County in those days frequently hauled their wheat
to St. Louis, and received a price which though it was tlie best the market would
iifford, would not pay them reasonable wages for their time spent in going to and
returning from market, to say nothing of the plowing, sowing and harvest-
time labor.

tThe "Alton Manufacturing Company" was chartered by the Ijegislature Feb-
ruarj- 1st ISSS. David R., Stephen, Nathaniel, John and Thoma.s Griggs, William
and John Manning, Win throp S. Oilman, Jonathan T. Hudson, Elijah Lincoln,
William Miller, Nathaniel R. Cobb and Aaron D. Weld jr. with their associates
and successors constituted the body politic with a capital of fifty thousand dol-
lars with leave to extend it to one hundred thousand.

JWhen the frame was ready to be raised to its place invitations to come to the
"raising" were sent to all the settlements for several miles around, and from the
curiosity that prevailed among the people to see the progress of so great a work
for their day, and to lend a helping band, on the appoint-ed day there were about
one hundred and fifty men present. Going to work with a will tliey were pro-
gressing finely when during the raising of the first "bent" the following poles
i iroke and down came the massive timbers among them. Fortunately no one was
seriously injured.

After a few days when the damages were repaired, a still larger number of per-
sons were assembled and occupied an entire day of hard labor in getting up three
"bents" or about one half of the first two stories. They then found it necessary
to procure an outfit of building rigging with which, and some ten or twelve men
the work of raising was completed.

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 83

with economy, yet for some eight or ten years subsequent to its comple-
tion the profits were merely nominal.*

It was afterwards leajjed to various parties among whom were a
Mr. Olnky; then GEORaE and Joseph Brown, who were succeeded by
McElboy, Libby <fe Co. Messrs. S. <fe P. Wise afterwards leiised, im-
proved and run it successfully for some years. Messrs. J. J. & W. Mitch-
ell, then secured the stock of the old incorporation, and adding a distill-
ery carried on a large milling and distillery business. F. .7. Shooler
succeeded the Mitchell's and occupied the building while it remained.

Some two or three years since the Mitchell's disposed of their title in the
grounds to the City. The mill after having stood over thirty years was
taken down and renioved.t During this time it had been in the midst of
more of Alton's enacted history than any other structure within the city.

February 12th 1835 the "Alton Hotel Company" was incorporated with
a capital stock of twenty thousand dollars, j

The "Illinois Exporting Company" was incorporated January 18, 1836.
The president and directors of this company were granted power to carry
on the manufacture of flour, wool, hemp and other agricultural products;
to export their products; to erect mills, machines etc., with a capital stock
of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

The "Alton Shot and Lead Manufacturing Company" was incorporated
January 16th, 1836. J. A. Townsend, Benjamin I. Gilman, Isaac Prickett,
Caleb Stone, Isaac Negus and Sherman W. Robbins constituted the body
politic, with a capital stock of fifty thousand dollars.

Alton, with a population of about 2500, contained at the commencement
of 1837, twenty wholesale and thirty-two retail stores and groceries, eight
attorneys, seven physicians, seven clergymen devoted to their calling (be-
sides several preachers of the gospel, who followed secular business during
the week,) four hotels, two of which had large accommodations, a large

steam flouring mill, four large slaughtering and packing houses for put-

*When the mill was finished it stood adjacent to the bluflT, which has since been
removed. It was in the programme to have a railroad from Alton to some-
where, with a side track along the the summit of the bluff to an upper mill door
where the car loads of grain could be carried by spouts to any part of the mill
desired.

tOf the mill gearing and machinery a large portion was jmrchased by Messrs.
Dun ford & Brooks, who remelted all that could be used, and portions of the old
mill thus remodeled are again doing service in the manufacturing interest of
Alton as components in tlie mill work and gearing of Shoolers National
Mills. Some of the old mill timbers, well seasoned and tried are in the frame of
Dunford & Brooks Foundry building.

JThe design was to erect a Hotel building, such as would be a credit to any city.
Its erection was begun, but owing to the money crisis of 1837, was not completed.
Portions of the foundation still remain. It was to ext^'ud from State street east
to Belle about two hundred feet, and from Fourth northward nearly one hundred
teet.

84 A GAZETTEER OF [Alton.

ting up pork, which did a large business; there were also mechanical shops
of various descriptions, three printing offices which issued weekly papers,
the Spectator, Telegraph and Observer; besides the Illinois Temperance
Herald, issued monthly. There was a large temperance society, that held
monthly meetings; a lyceum that held weekly meetings, and two schools.

The public buildings were four houses for public worship. The Baptist
Church had a large stone edifice, with a handsome sp'^re, bell, clock, and
organ. The basement furnished three store rooms in front for rent, and a
Sunday-school room, and a committee room in the rear. The Presbyter-
ian Church had a moderate sized edifice, with a cupola and bell, and
a basement Sunday-school room. The Methodist Episcopal Church had a
neat frame edifice with a stone basement and a cupola. The Methodist
Protestant Church had a small stone building. The Protestant Episcopal
Church, the Unitarian Church, and the German Evangelical Church, each
met in private rooms prepared for the purpose.

Among the public institutions were two banks (one a branch of the
State Bank of Illinois, the other of the Shawneetown Bank) an insurance
office, a lodge each of Masons and Odd Fellows, a lyceum and a me-
chanics' association.

The rapidity with which Alton had grown up from a comparative wil-
derness to its then prosperous condition had been hardly equalled any-
where in the enterprising West. Mercantile business was commenced
here in 1831. In 1S37 its facilities were great. Real estate had risen more
than 1000 percent, within two yeaj-s.

The best stands for business near the river sold at from $300 to ^00 per
front foot. Lots more retired, for private residences, from ^lOO to $50 and
$25 per foot. Stores rented from $1,500 to $400, and dwellhig houses from
$600 to $200. Some of the large wholesale stores did a business of from
two hundred and fifty thousand to half a million of dollars annually.

Seven or eight steamboats were owned here in whole or in part, and ar-
rivals and departures occurred every day during the season.

Among the internal improvements prospected at that time in which
Alton was particularly interested, were the following: A southern cross
railroad from Alton, via Edwardsville, Carlyie, Salem, Fairfield, Albion
to Mount Carmel; from whence it was expected a line would be extended
through Indiana to New Albany, and become connected with the great
railroad chartered and surveyed from the Ohio river to Charleston, South
Carolina.

Also a railroad from Alton to Shawneetown, to diverge from the afore-
said southern cross railroad at Edwardsville, and pass through Lebanon
Nashville, Pinckneyville, Frankfort and Equality.

And further, a railroad from Belleville via Lebanon, and to intersect the
road from Alton to Mount Carmel. Appropriated, $1,750,000.

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 85

A railroad from Alton via Upper Alton, Hillsboro, Shelbyville,
Charleston, Paris, and from thence to the state line in the direction of
Terre Haute, Indiana, where it was to connect with railroad and canal
comnaunications through that state, both in an eastern and southern direc-
tion. Appropriated, §1,2.50,000.

Also a survey was made and the stock taken for one from Alton to
Springfield, seventy-five miles which was designed to open an impor-
tant line of communication with the interior, and eventually' become con-
nected with the great line to the Atlantic cities.

The summer of 1837 was a period of much agitation in the vicinity ol
Alton, which culminated in the "Riot" and the killing of Rev. E. P. Love-
joy, As there have at various times been works published with direct ref-
erence to a history of that affair, and an elaborate statement of it having
recently appeared in Greeley's "American Conflict," a work which had an
extensive circulation in this vicinity, it has been thought advisable to
devote the limited historical portion of this work to other items that have
hitherto not received so much attention.

At this period, (1837,) Alton had an extensive trade. The largest
mercantile houses in the West were located here, many of which impor-
ted directly from Europe, and sold a large amount of goods to merchants
in the interior. A single firm controlled the entire lead trade of the North,
every pound being lauded at this wharf and then re-shipped. Quite a
number of steamboats were owned here, and a heavy direct trade was
carried on with New Orleans. Alton had a big name abroad. In Novem-
ber the Lovejoy riots occurred, followed immediately by the terrible com-
mercial revulsion, which swept over the entire country like a hurricane.
The merchants were compelled to yield to the blast. General bankruptcy
followed. A large portion of the real estate of the city passed into foreign
hands, and the population had to begin the world anew. The crash hav-
ing brought everything to its level, industry soon began to exhibit its
benign effects. Gradually as the years rolled on, piece after piece of the
real estate was bought back by the citizens, until in 1845 the real estate
remaining in the hands of non-residents, (Col. Russell, one of the original
proprietors alone excepted,) was insignificant in amount.

With the commencement of the Alton and Sangamon Railroad might be
dated the most powerful impulse given to the prosperity of Alton. To the
late Capt. B. Godfrey, the city is mainly indebted for this great work.
Soon afterwards followed the Terre Haute and Alton railroad, then the
Illinoistown and Alton railroad, and recently the Jacksonville and Alton
railroad. A plank road was also built half way to Jerseyville. The im-
provement of the wharf, (now one of the finest on the Mississippi) was car-
ried forward, and large numbers of streets were graded McAdamized and
miles of side walk laid. An excellent system of common school education
was adopted, now one of the chief beauties of the city, to which a high
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86 A GAZETTEER OP [Alton

school on an admirable plan ia being added. Foundries and machine
shops were built, and additional newspapers were established in both the
English and German languages.

During 1856 and 1857, a better class of buildings was erected in Alton,
than at any previous period.

The City Building on Market Square includes a Market House, City
Hall, Council Chamber and Engine House, with rooms for the City
offices. The City Hall occupies the entire upper floor 90x50 feet, and is
capable of comfortably accommodating one thousand persons. The entire
building cost about $40,000, and was finished in 1859.

Daring the past year several business houses have been erected,
among which may be mentioned a brick block north-west corner of Piasa
and Third streets, two buildings on Belle street, two others on Third street,
also the fine four story flouring mills of Farber, McPike & Co., and the
new edifice for the City High School. Of these last two further mention
will be made. Other buildings are being erected in various parts of the
city for business purposes and for private residences.

GOVERNMENT.

The "Town of Alton"' was incorporated by an Act of the Legislature
approved February 6th, 1833.

The official records of the Town previous to May, 1833, are not now
among the City archives, but are believed to have been burned in the fire
which destroyed the old Council Rooms some yeai-s since. Neither have
the citizens who then resided here, a distinct recollection of the month and
year in which the Board of Trustees was formed. That it was organized
prior to February, 1833, the date of the charter, is evident from the fact
that in the Alton Spectator for October 23d, 1832, a "Town Ordinance" was
published, beginning as follows :

"Whereas, heretofore, on the 6th day of June last, an Ordinance was
prepared by the President and Trustees of Alton, directing, <kc., <fec. * *
To which is signed the names of :

R. M. DuNLAP, Clerk. J. T. HUDSON, President.

Dated, October 18, 1832."

From this it appears that a Board was fully organized in the Spring
of 1832, if not earlier.*

♦The following are the aamesof those who constituted the "Board ofTkustees' '
from 1833 to 1837, and the of "common council" inclusive. For 1832 the names of
only the President and Clerk have hcon obtained.

1832-3— Jonathan T. Hudson, President; R. M. Dunlap, Clerk.

1833-4— J. T. Hudson, President; J. S. Lane, Beat Howard, A. C, Hankinson,
W. S. Oilman, S. H. Denton, M. Gillespie, J. C. Bruner, and Stephen Griggs.

December 16th, S. H. Denton resigned and Samuel Wade was elected by the
Board to flU his place.

January 20, 1834, W. S. Oilman resigned and Charles Howard was elected in his
stead.

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ^

The "City of Alton" was chartered by an Act of the State Legislature,
at a special session, July 21, 1837. The elections for city officers are held
on the second Tuesday of September of each year. Regular meetings of
the City Council occur on the first and third Mondays of each month.

The City is divided into four Wards, as follows :

First Ward—W\ that portion of the City west of a line drawn north
and south through the center of Piasa street.

Second Ward— Ml between Piasa and Langdon streets.

Third Ward—A\\ east of Langdon and south of Union and Eleventh
streets.

Fourth TTard— All east of Langdon and north of Union and Eleventh
streets.

Those serving as Clerks this year were Messrs. F. C. Gwathmey, C. Howard,
George Kelly, Geo. T. M. Davis.

1S.S4--5— J. S. Lane, Presideni: George Smith, Stephen Griggs, Wni. S. Emerson,
Isaac Negus, John Quigley, Beal Howard. Elijah Haydon, Samuel "Wade, and
George Kelly, Clerk.

1835-6— J. T. Hudson, President ; W. S. Emerson, Nathaniel Buckmaster, Jacob
C, Bruner, Benj. K. Hart, Isaac J. Foster, William Post, Samuel Wade, S. Griggs,
and William Martin, Clerk.

1836-7— Benj. K. Hart, President; Wm. G. Pinckard, Charles Howard, John W.
Buffum, Jeremiah A. Townsend, Hezekiah Hawley, Benj. I. Gilman, Robert De-
Bow, J. T. Hudson, and William Martin, Chrk.

1837, until election under the city charter— B. K. Hart, President; C. W. Hunter,
Chas. Howard, J. A. Townsend, B. I. Gilman, William Martin, John M. Krum,
Barney B. Baker, Horatio G. McClintoc, Francis B. Murdock, Clerk.

lS37-&-Mayar,John M. Krum; Aldermen, First Ward, Samuel Wade, Sherman W.
Robbins, Thos. G. Hawley; Second Ward, John Quigley, William McBride, John A.
Haldeman; Third Ward, John King, John Green, David P. Berry; Fourth Ward,
Andrew Miller, Thomas Wallace, J. T. Hutton, Francis B. Murdock, Clerk.

lS^-9— Mayor, Charles Howard; Aldermen, First Ward, Sherman W. Robbins,
Effingham Cock, Wm. Post; Second Ward, Andrew Miller, John W. Buffum, Simeon
Ryder; Third Ward, Chas. W. Hunter, T. G. Pattiugell, Ebenezer Marsh; Fourth
Ward, Thomas Wallace, Dr. B. F.Edwards, M. G. Atwood.

lS:i9-iO— Mayor, John King; First Ward, S. W. Robbins, George Heaton, William
Pope; Second Ward, Andrew Miller, B. K. Hart, J. R. Bullock; Third Ward, Wm.
K. Levis, William Martin, Samuel G. Bailey; Fourth Ward, B. F. Edwards, O. M.
Adams, M. G. Atwood; F. B. Murdock, Clerk.

I8i0-l— Mayor, Stephen Griggs; Aldermeii, First Ward, George Heaton, Robert
Dunlap, M. W. Carroll; Second Ward, Thomas G. Starr, William B. Little, Effing-
ham Cock; Third Ward, Thomas Middleton, William Martin, William K. Levis;
Fourth Ward, Benjamin F. Edwards, Moses G. Atwood, Joel Neff ; William Pope,
Clerk.

ISH-'i-Mayar, William Martin; Aldermen, First Ward, J. C. Milnor, T.P. Woold-
ridge, T. L. Waples; Second Ward, B.K. Hart, T. G. Hawley, A. Corey; Third Ward,
Wm. Tomlinson, Wm. Brudon, Samuel G. Bailey; Fourth Ward, B. F. Edwards,
M. G. Atwood, Joel Neflf; O. M. Adams, Clerk.

IS^iS— Mayor, Samuel G. Bailey; Aldermen First Ward, William Martin, Benj. K.

Hart. C. B. Mowry; Second Ward, J. S. Stone, Thos. G. Starr, William Hayden; Third

Ward, Peter Gutzwiller, William Chorley, Barney B. Barker; Fourth Ward, B. F.

Edwards, M. G. Atwood, John B. Hundley; O. M. Adams, Clerk.

lH4d-4— Mayor, Stephen Pierson; Aldermen, First Ward, B. K. Hart, Sebastian

88 A GAZETTEER OP [AltOll.

The Officers of the Oi^y are a Mayor and twelve Aldermen— three from each
Ward, — also

City Clerk and Janitor, Engineer, Phvsician, Auditor, Inspector and
Ganger, Measurer and Weigher, one for each Ward, Market Master,
Fire Warden and Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, Secretary and
Superintendent of Cemetery, Assistant Superintendent of Cemetery,
Treasurer, Collector, Register, Attorney, Auditor, Marshal, Harbor Mas-
ter, Street Commissioner, three Assessors, and three Inspectors of Election
for each Ward.

The Standing Committees consisting of three Aldermen each are on
Finance, Streets and Alleys, Levee, Schools, Ordinances, Markets,
Paupers, Public Roads, Railroads, Health, Real Estate, Police, Public
Buildings, Fire Department, Gas, Cemetery, and Claims, seventeen in all.

Wise, John Chaney; Second Ward, Thos. G. Starr, Henry C.Sweetser, Wm.Hayden;
Third Ward, Charles S. Leech, Ebenezer Marsh, John Jeflfrey; Wi Ward, B. F.
Edwards, Moses G. Atwood, Lewis Kellenberger; O. M. Adams, Clerk.

1H44-5— -Wctj/or, George T. M. Davis; Aldermen, First Ward, William Flamming,
Edward Keating, T. P. Wooldridge; Second Ward, T. G. Starr, Isaac Scarritt, Wm.
Hay<len; Third Ward, Ebenezer Marsh, Edward Levis, C. S. Leech; Fourth Ward,
Lewis Kellenberger, Moses G. Atwood, C. G. Mauzy; O. M. Adams, Qlerk.

184.5-6— 3/a^o/-, George T. M. Davis; Alda-mcn, First Ward, William Flemming,
H. Buffuni, Robert Ferguson; Second Ward, Thos. G. Starr, J. W. Baker, Wni.
Hayden; Third Wai-d, John Booth, Edward Levis, Wm. Tomlinson; Fourth Ward,
M. G. Atwood, Lewis Kellenberger, Alfred Dow; John W. Calvin, Clerk.

liHG-'— Mayor, George T. Brown; Aldermen, First Ward, Benjamin K. Hart, Sebas-
tian Wise, Horace Buffum; Second TKard, William Hayden, John R. Woods, James
D. Burns; TVnrd Ward, Sanniel Wade, E. H. Pomeroy, Peter Gutzweller; Fourth
Ward, Alfred Dow, O. M. Adams, C. G. Mauzy; John W. Calvin, Clei-k.

1847-8— J/aj/tM", Edward Keating; Aldertnen, First Ward, Horace Bufl'um, Boberl
Ferguson, William Shattuck; Second Ward, William Hayden, John Bailhache,
James D. Burns; Third Ward, Samuel Wade, Charles S. Leech, Edward Levis;
Fourth Ward, Alfred Dow, C. G. Mauzy, John Atwood; John W. Calvin, Clerk.

1848-9— i>/«i/or, Robert Ferguson; Aldermen, First Ward, Edward Keating, Horace
ButTum, W. A. Piatt; Second Ward, W. T. Miller, Abraham Breath, T. P. Woold-
ridge; Third Ward, William Hayden, J. G. Lamb, John W. Schweppe; Fourth
Ward, Samuel Wade; John Atwood, Thomas Middleton; John W. Calvin, Clerk.

1849-50— it/a?/or, Samuel Wade, Aldermen, First Ward, Robert Ferguson, Edward
Keating, Amasa S. Barry; Second Ward, Abraham Breath, Charles Trumbull,
Richard Flagg; Third Ward, William Hayden, John Bailhache, L. S. Metcalf;
Fourth Ward, Louis Kellenberger, John Atwood, Edward Levis; John W. Calvin,
Clerk.

1S50-1— Mayor Saiuuel Wade; Aldermen, First Ward S. A. Buckmaster, A. S.
Barry, Robert Ferguson. Second Ward John Chaney, Charles Trumbull, Richard
Flagg. Third Ward George T. Brown, J. W. Schweppe, Nathaniel Hanson.
Fourth Ward H. W. Billings, N. G. Edwards, George H. Weigler. John W. Calvin
Clerk.

19SI-2— Mayor H. W. Billings; Aldermen, First Ward W. T. Miller, Charles
Trumbull, John Chaney. Second Ward John Wallace, J. D. Bruner, ,Nathaniel
Hanson. Third Ward Wm. McBride, Peter Gutzweller, C. W. Hunter. Fourth
Ward Samuel Wade, N. G. Edwards, O. M. Adams. John W. Calvin Clerk.

lS52--i-Mayor Thomas M. Hope; Aldermen First Ward W. T. Miller, W. A.
Piatt, Charles Skillman. Second Ward N. Hanson, T. Souther, B. Mueller. Third

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 89

COMMERCIAL.

Winthrop S. Gilman, William Mauiiiug, Edward Bliss, Mr. Fleshman,
Simeon Ryder, Godfrey, Gilman & Co., Stone, Manning &Co., Sloo&Cc, H
Miller & Co., as individuals and firms were among those, now either
deceased or retired from business, who established the first mercantile
houses of Alton. To the industry and enterprise of them and their asso-
ciates was the town indebted for the position it held as a commercial
depot. The following are the names of those who have been long identi-

Ward Wm. McBride, Wm. Shattuck, Peter Gutzweller. Fourth Ward L. S. Met-
calf, J. P. Ash, Joel Neff. John W. Calvin Clerk.

lSo3-i— Mayor Samuel A, Buckmaster, Aldermen First Ward W. T. Miller, W.
A. Piatt, Arba Nelson. Second Ward Wm. Hayden, Isaac Scarritt, George T.
Brown. Third Ward Peter Gutzweller, Henry Weigler, Patrick Maguire. Fourth
Ward O. M. Adams, Samuel Wade, Lewis Kellenberger; John W. Calvin, derk.

lii5i-&— Mayor O. M. Adams, Aldernten, First Ward D. E. Brown, John Chaney.
W. H. Tui-ner. Second Ward William Hayden, Isaac Scarritt, Wra. G. Pinckard,
27n>d; Trard Thomas Middleton, G. H. Weigler, J, E. Coppinger. Fourth Ward J.
H, Murphy, J. D. Baker, J, P. Ash; J. Wesley Ash Clerk.

I800-&— Mayor Samuel Wade; Aldermen, First Ward Abraham Breath, Arba Nel-
son, Edward Levis, Second Ward Isaac Scarritt. J. R. Stanford, Wm Hayden,
Third Ward John E. Coppinger, Thomas Middleton, Henry Fish. Fourth Wcm-d
D. J. Baker, John H. Murphy, George S. Kellenberger, J. Wesley Ash, Clerk.

lS56-7—May(yr, Joseph Brown; Aldermen, First Ward, John J. Mitchell, Arba Nel-
son, Leverett B. Sidway; Second Ward, Joshua R, Stanford, Isaac Scarritt, Nathan
Johnson, Third Ward, Paul Walters, John E. Coppinger, Jacob Haas; Fourth Ward.,
Moses G. Atwood, John H. Murphy, John L. Blair; Joshua G. Lamb, Treasurer;
John W. Ash, Clerk; Henry Wissore, Marshal.

1S57-8— Mayor, Samuel Wade; Aldermen, Third Ward, Dr. Benjamin K. Hart, A.
S, Barry, Daniel Ryan; Second Ward, Joshua R. Stanford, Nathaniel Hanson, D,
C. Martin; Third Ward, John K Coppinger, Martin Fishbach, Jacob Haas; Fourth
Ward, Moses G. Atwood, Lewis Kellenberger, Ljne S. Metcalf ; Joshua G. Lamb,
Treasurer; Guy Covell, Cbllector; Utten Smith, Register; Henry Wissore, Marshcd:
John W. Ash, Clerk,

1858-9— J/ffi/or, Lj-ne S. Metcalf; Aldermen, First Ward, Benjamin K. Hart, Hand
James, Sebastian Wise; Second Ward, D, C. Martin, Nathaniel Hanson, Timothy
L. Waples; Third T^'ard, John E. Coppinger, Louis Haagen, Michael St«inei-; Fourth
Ward, John H. Murphy, Orlean M. Adams, Moses G. Atwood; John W. Ash, Clerk;
Henry Wissore, Marshal; J. G. Lamb, Treasurer.

1&59-60— J/av/or, William Post; Aldermen, First Ward, Benjamin K. Hart, Hand
James, William A. Piatt; Second Ward, Timothy L. Waples, Hem-j- G. McPikc, /
James E. Starr; Third Ward, John E. Coppinger, Andrew Ma ley, George Jackel, "^
Fourth Ward, Moses G. Atwood, John H. Murphy, George H. Weigler; J, G. Lamb,
Treasurer; Henry WLssore, Marshal; J. W. Ash, Clerk.

1S60-1— Mayor, I^ewis Kellenberger; Aldermen, First Ward, Benjamin K. Hart,
John J. Mitchell, Henry Weaver, Second Ward, Henry C. Sweetser, Webb C. Quig-
iey, Cliarles W. Dimmock; Third Ward, John E. Coppinger, George Thorp, John
Banner; Fourth Ward, Moses G. Atwood, Lyne S. Metcalf, John H. Murphy; Geo.
Weigler, Treasurer; James H. Hibbard, Clerk; Henry Wissore, Marshal.

l86i-2— Mayor, Lewis Kellenberger; Aldermen, First Ward, Benj. K. Hart, John J.
Mitchell, John W. Calvin; Second Ward, Webb C. Quigley, Timothy L. Waples, ■>
David Simms; 2'/itrd Ward, George Jackel, Andrew Maley, William McDowell;
Fourth Ward, M. G. Atwood, John H. Murphy, William S. Gaskins; Fred Wendt,
Treasurer; Henrj' Wissore, Marshal; James H, Hibbard, Clctk,

13—

90 A GAZETTEER OF [Alton.

fied with the commercial interests of the City, and are still engaged in
active business :

NAME. -WHKN ESTABLISHED. PRESENT BUSIXES8.

Samuel Wade, lumber— 1831, Banker.

Dr. E. Marsh, druggist— 1832. Banker.

Arba Nelson, 1836, Hardware.

P. B. Whipple, October 1835, Dry Goods.

H. B. Bowman, January, 1839, Dry Goods.

Isaac Scarritt, 1837, Dry Goods and Banker.

Richard Flagg, 1837, Dry Goods.

Robert DeBow, Autumn 1835, Grocer.

Thomas G. Starr, January 1838, Grocer.

Mr. S. opened the first Family Grocery in Alton.

Charles Phinney, Autumn 1838, Grocer.

Amasa S. Barrv, located 1837-1842, Druggist.

J. W. & H. Scliweppe, 1844, Clothiers,

J. W. the senior member came 1837.

William Hay den, May 1831, Lumber,

Henrj-- C, Sweetser, 1838, Lumber,

George Quigley, 1832, Tinware.

M. W. Carroll, ia32, Harness and Saddles,

E. L. Dimmock, 1838, Boots and Shoes.

The principal mercantile interests of Alton are now represented by ten
dry goods, nine clothing, one wholesale, five drug, two wholesale, and
three hardware and agricultural implement stores, two wholesale grocer-
ies, fifteen to twenty familj' groceries, three boot and shoe stores, se ven
lumber yards, three furniture, three watch and jewelry, and several gen-
eral stores, three photograph galleries, two confectionery, four tobacco,
five stove and tin ware stores, three wholesale liquor stores, seven

o;rain dealers, together with a corresponding number of produce dealers,
truit stores, restaurants, Ac, &c.

Hotels. — Alton House. — In 1832 J. T. Hudson had a substantial frame
built on the north-east corner of Front and Alby streets for a hotel known

1863-;?— Jia^or, Samuel A. Buckraaster; Aldermen, First Ward, Benj. K.Hart, John
J. Mitchell, Patrick H. Regan; Sfcond Ward, Henry Armstrohg, David Siinnis,
Timothy L. Waples, died Nov. 3rri, 1862; Third Ward, John E. Copplnger, William
McDowell, Philip Deitz; Fourth Ward, Henry W. Billings, Moses G. Atwood, Sam'l
Wade; J. H. Hibbard, Clerk, (^Charles A. Murray, Clerk from Decem^ber,) Fred
Wendt, T)-easurer; John C.Simpacin, ^farshal.

1863-4— J/a^or, Edward HoUister, jr.; Aldermen, Fir.'it Ward, Benjamin K. Hart, P.
F. Regan, Joseph W. Wise; .Second Ward, David Simms, Isaac Scarritt, John W.
Schweppe; Third Ward, John E Coppinger, James D. Burns, James Bozza: Fourth
Ward, Moses G. Atwood, H. W. Billings, Samuel Wade; C. A. Murray, Treasurer;
Cliristopher Coyne, Marshal; Utteu Smith, Clerk.

1864-5— Jfavor, Edward Hollister,.ir.; Aldermen First Ward, Jacob Wills, James H,
Hibbard, J. Shoolei-; .'Second Ward, Isaac Scarritt, Jno. W. Schweppe, David Simms;
Third Ward, John E. Coppinger, James Bozza, .Vnthony L. Hoppe; Fourth Ward,
Moses G. Atwood, John L. Blair, George H. Weigler; Frank H. Ferguson, Clerk;
L'harles A. Murray, Treasurer; Michael Stein er, Marshcd.

1865-6— J/ai^or, Edward HoUister, jr.; Aide', men. First Ward, James H. Hibbard,
(died May 14th, 1866,) Patrick F. Reagan, John Shooler; Second Ward, Da\ad Simms,
Isaac Scarritt, Henr>' G. JI"Pike; Tlnrd Ward., J. E. Coppinger, James Bozza, John
H. Kuhn, (died Oct. 22d, 1865,) Emil Guelich; Fmirth Ward, M. G. Atwood, John L.
Blair, G. H. Weigler, J. W. Ash, Clerk; Charles A. Murray, Treasurer.

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR 18(!(j--.

[Elected since the pi-inting of this portion of tlie book.]
Mayor.— William Post.

Standing ComiTTEES.— 0)» i^mance, Samuel Wade, Frederick Wendt, Tliomas
Biggins. On Streets and Alleys, John E. Coppinger, Moses G. Atwood, Samuel Y.
Crossman, Thomas Biggins. On Levee, Henry N. Pier.son, David Sirams, Henry
G. M'Pike. On Scliools, Moses G. Atwood, Leonard Stutz, Samuel V. Crossman,
Frederick Wendt. On Ordinances, Henry N. Pierson, Samuel Wade, Jolin E.
Coppinger. On Markets, Thomas Biggins, Henry N. Pierson, George Yakel. On
Paupers, Frederick Wendt, John Seaton, Henry G. M'Pike, Samuel Wade. On
JPublic Roads, Henry G. M'JPike, Leonard Stutz, Frederick Wendt, .\ioses G.

Seaton, John E. Coppinger, Samuel V. Crossman. On Public Buildings, Leonard
Stutz, David Simms, Heniy G. M'Pike. On Fire iMpartment, Samnel V. Crossman,
David'Simms, Moses G. Atwood. On Gas, Geoi'ge Yakel, Thomas Biggins, John
Seaton. On Cemetery, Moses G. Atwood. John Seaton, David Simms. On Claims,
Samuel Wade, Leonard Stutz, George Yakel.

Council meets on the First and Third Monday in every month. Quarterly Re-
port days. First Monday in September, December, March and June.

Officers Elected by the Council.— CT/^ ClerJ: and Janitor, Frank H. Ferguson.

Citi; Engineer, . City Physician, Ttv. A.-'DeGviind. Inspector and Ganger,

Frederick Inglis. Wood Measurer, First Ward, Charles Kuehn. Weigher, First
Ward, %\'illiam Young. Measurer and Weigher, Second Ward, Henry Behrens.
Wood Measurer, Third TT'??rc?, Leonard Stutz. Weigher, Third TFaj-rf, James Bozza.
Measurer and Weigher, Fourth Ward, W. Clafllin. Market Master and Watchman,
Christopher Coyne. Fire Warden and Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, John
Seaton. Secretary and Superintendent of Cemetery, Wm. Brudon. Assistant Super-
intendent, . Auditor, Frederick Wendt.

Inspectors of Election.- J'/rs^ Ward, William Young, Henry Weaver, Henry
C. Sweetser. Second Ward, Henrv Armstrong, William Brudon, Philip Peters.
Third Ward, John Mellen, Benedict Elble, George Yakel. Fourth Ward, W. Clafllin,
Alfred Dow, James Whitehead.

Officers Elected by the People.— 2^-eawrer, Patrick F. Regan. Collector, Lee
D.^Covell. Register, Frank H. Ferguson. Attorney, A. H. Gambrill. Marshal,
Micliael Steiner. Harbor Master, Wm. J. S. FJetts. Street Commissioner, John F.
Thomay. Assessors, Benedict Elble, Daniel Hogan, Henry Armstrong.

BOARD OF TRADE OF THE CITY OF ALTON.

Organized August 31, 1866.

President.— Capt. John A. Bruner.

First Vice President.— Eli T. Hollister.

Second Vice President.— James Newman.

Recording Secretary.— S. Williams.

Corresponding Secretary.— J. C. Doblebower.

Treasurer.— L. A. Parks.

Directors.— H. G. McPike, John S. Topping, "W. T. Miller, John Seaton, E. M.
Crandal, Silas VV. Farber.

Committee on Trade and Commerce.— F. Weudt, R. W. Hawkins, H. Weaver.

Committee on MANtJFACTURERS.- E. Washburne, S. F. Connor, J. T. Drum-
mond.

Committee on Public Improvements.— Capt. E. Hollister, Jr., A. S. Earry, L.
Pfeiflfenberger.

Committee on River and Harbor.— Capt. Geo. E. Hawley, Austin Seely, F.J.
Shooler.

Regular Meetings enery Friday Evening in Council Chambei\

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 91

as the Alton House. Amoug those who kept it were Andrew Miller, a Mr.
Delaplain, Samuel Pitts, and Washington Libby. This building was
burned in 1837. Calvin Stone afterwards rebuilt it of brick about 50x25
ft. and three stories high. About the year 1844 it Ciiine into the possession
of Col. Burke, of Carlinville, who remodeled it to its present size. Various
parties since then leased it for short periods each, but for a greater portion
of the time it has been kept by Amos L. Corson, until the spring of 186G,
when it was leased by its present occupant, William Siemens.

The Franklin Hoitse was originally built by a Mr. Blakeley. It was
afterwards purchased and additions to it built by Beniamin Godfrey,
During about ten years subsequent to its erection Geo. W. Fox, was the
"host," succeeded by Ephraim Bliss for four years, and Samuel Pitts for
six years preceding 1861. Edward S. and Rufus H. Lesure afterwards
kept it a short time, when it came in the possession of its present proprie-
tor W. H. K. Pile.

The Piasa House was built by Judge Hezekiah Hawley, previous to
1835. Of those who have there kept "hotel," we have learned the names of
Mrs. Wait, succeeded by a Mr. Reno, William Wentworth, Capt. William
Post, Samuel Brooks, Jacob C. Bruner, John Hart and sons for ten years
succeeded by the present proprietors.

MANUFACTURING INTEREST.

In its facilities for becoming a manufacturing city of the first order
Alton is not excelled by any locality west of Pittsburg. Being located
near the confluence of three rivers— two of them the largest in the Union,
it has direct communication with all points on the navigable streams of
the Mississippi Valley;* and situated at the junction of three great rail-

*Alton and St. Lotjis Packets.— As they have been intimately allied to the
commercial and manufacturing interests of Alton some items are here given ri--
specting the history of the Steamers that have been engaged in the Alton and
St. Louis trade.

In 1837 the steamer "Alpha" commenced running as an Alton and St. Louis packet;
she was succeeded by the "Eagle," Captains Wilson, Reed and Clay, of St.
Louis. In 1843 Capt. Wm. P. Lamothe of Alton bought her, and the Alton and St-
Louis packet became an Alton institution. In January 1844 Lamothe in connec-
tion with Starnes & Springer of St. Louis, built the "Luella." In 1845 Frink
& Walker, the old stage proprietors of Chicago, put the steamer "Grov. Briggs"
Capt. James E. Starr in opposition to her, and the two boat-s were soon made a
stock company. In 1848 Messrs. S. & P. Wise in connection with Capt. Thomas G.
Starr and other citizens of Alton bought the steamer "Tempest," and started an
opposition to the old line; at that time the fare to and from St. Louis was one dollar.
In 1849 the old company gave the Tempest a hot opposition, the *'Luella" Capt.
George ;E. Hawley put the fare down to seventy-flve cents, then to fifty, then to
twenty-flve, then to ten cents, and finally carried passengers free, and freight for
nearly nothing; both boats carrying a band of music, and leaving at the same
hours, burning rosin and turpentine in connection with their wood for fuel, carrj--
ing all the steam they could make; (at that time there wa.s no law restricting en-
gineers as the amount of steam they should carry.) The consequence was a com-
promise, and both boats were made one concern, in the fall of 1849. The Luella
ran in the trade during the spring of 1850, and the Tempest the balance of the
year, and the whole of 1851. Frink & Walker sold out to Capt. Joseph Brown, who
in connection with S. & P. Wise and Gaty, McCune & Co. of St. Louis built the
"Altona," which commenced running in December 1851, and was the fastest boat
on the western waters. She made the run from St. Louis to Alton in one hour

92 A GAZETTEER OF [AltOn

way lines, that in their course intersect the net work of railroads now al-
most universal throughout the States, it has the benefit of at least two rival
routes to the pineries of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Central Missouri—
the lead regions of Galena, the iron mines of Missouri and Tennessee,
and the cotton fields of the South. Manufacturers are thus enabled to im-
port the raw material at the lowest possible rates, and at the same time are
furnished the ready means of shipping the products of their factories to
those sections of the country where they will command the highest prices.
The staples most important to the manufacturer are obtained in this inl-

and thirty-seven minutes; the fastest time ever made to Alton from that city. In
Sept. 1852 the Chicago and Mississippi railroad company bought the Altona, D. C.
Adams Captain; thus completing their line to St. Louis. They also bought the
steamer "Cornelia," Capt. Laniothe, the same year for the passenger business,
making two trips per day. She sank in December 185;3, and the Altona sank the
first day ot January 1S.54. The St. Paul Capt. Lamothe then did all the business,
until March,! wlieu Capt. Adams bought the Reindeer, and Capt. S. J. Owing,-*
bought the Winchester for the companj'. These boats not proving to be profitable
investments were sold. J. J. & W. H. Mitchell, W. P. Lamothe, Joseph Brown and
Gaty, McCune & Co. were the purchasers, they contracting to do the Road's busi-
ness between the two points. There were some changes in ownership to 1857, when
we find the company with three boats, the Reindeer, Baltimore and York State.
On November 10th the Reindeer sank. On September 10th 1859 the York State
sank, and the company bought the "David Tatum" in October same year, and in
December tlie Baltimore sank. There were several different boats chartered to do
the work, until the company built the famous City of Alton, Capt George E.
Hawley, which came out in the fall of 1860. She ran in the trade until the war
broke out, when on account of the railroad company sending their passengers
through by rail over the Terre Haute and Alton railroad to St. Louis, she waa
withdrawn from the Alton trade, and ran from St. Louis south in command of
Captain William r.aines. In June, lSfi2, the company bought tlie steamer B. M,
Runyan, Captain Jame.s S. Bellas. She ran in tlie trade until 18»>4, when she was
sent south, and sank July 2Ist, proving a total loss. The company then ran the
Tatum in the Alton trade until the Cliicago and St. Louis company extended their
road to St. Louis, taking all the railroad freight from tlie boat in the winter ol
ISftl. The company run the Tatum during January and February, 1866, but not
paying expenses she was withdrawn and sent eJsewhere, thus abandoning the
trade to the through line packets. There was no packet for a month or more
when Captain John A. Brnner, in connection with Tunstal & Holn>es and others,
of St. Louis, put In the steamer May A. Bruner. She was withdrawn and the
steamer South AV ester took her place and Ls now running under command of
Capt. Bruner.

The REorLAR Lise Steamers afford daily facilities for tiansportation of
freight and passent;ers, both up and down the river. Among them are the follow-
ing:"

The St. Louis and Keokuk Packet Company runnng a daily line. Also the Illinois
River Packet Comprtrt}/ daily from St. Louis to Peoria. J. Lock & Brother Agents.

The Nortlvern Line daily from St. Louis to St. Paul, and the

yaples Packet Cfrinpcnrj whose steamers make three trips per week, connecting
with the Great Western Railway, R. T. Largent agent. Beside these there are
other Independent packets; St. Louis to Havana, "W. S. Hays" and "Oem" St.
Louis to Peoria, and others.

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 93

mediate vicinity. The City stands upon a foundation of rocks of which
the neighboring bluflfs furnish sufficient for all building purposes, and for
the manufacture of excellent lime, cement, etc. In the adjoining counties of
Illinois and Missouri, there are tracts of timber land, aftbrding material for
factories of agricultural implements, household furniture etc. Vast and ex-
haustless veins of bituminous coal are being mined throughout this County,
some within two miles of the City, from which an abuiilauce of fuel
can be obtained at very reasonable rat-es. In large commercial cities the
ground adjacent to the railway depots or the levee is valued at such a high
price and must pay such enormous taxes as, in many cases to consume the
invested capital within a few years. To avoid this manufactories are
frequently built beyond the city limits, where the cost of transferring
both the material and the manufactured articles to and from the depots is
not unfrequently as great as that of carrjnng them thence to their destina-
tion. In Alton land can be had near the wharf or depots on very reason-
able terms; an item of much importance to the manufacturer.

The adjoining country, including the American Bottom, has a soil un-
surpassed in fertility, producing the most abundant crops of grain, fruits
and vegetables, affording the means of subsistence for a dense population
813 reasonable as at any other point in the Union.

"It has often been remarked by Eastern business men, men of judg-
ment and experience, that they had seen no i)lace in all their Western
travels, better suited to become a large manufacturing city than Alton. It
is true that she is already noted for her manufactures, but that is no rea-
son why they should not be idefinitely enlarged both in degree and in
kind. The place is capable of indefinite expansion in this respect, and if
her citizens awake to their true interests in this important matter, if they
will rise above all petty aud selfish private ends, and be willing to make
some personal sacrifices for the public good, the hills and valleys of Alton
will yet echo to such a hum of busy industry, as is heard in no otlier city
in the Mississippi A'ailey."

As a part of the City's history some statistics are here presented of the
manufactories already established.

Hanson <fe Co.'s Alton Agricultural Works.— About t\senty-five years
ago, Mr. X. Hanson, lately deceased, began work in a small frame build-
ing, which is still on Second street east of Market. He afterwards remov-
ed to another frame building on Front street foot of Easton, where he
remained until it was destroj'ed by fire some fifteen years since. He then
erected the buildings now occupied on Front corner of George street. They
are built of brick 100x50 ft. and three stories high.

Since the death of Mr. Hanson, which occured July, 1864, Mr. Silas F.
Connor has been connected with the establishment as partner. They
employ from eighty to ninety workmen, manufacturing from one hun-
dred and fifty to two hundred threshers, seventy to one hundred gang
plows, and about the same number of cider mills, per annum; also, corn
shellers, cultivators, and other farming implements. During the pa.st
year they have sold threshers and other machines in Texas, Utah, Nevada,
Nebraska, Minnesota, and elsewhere throughout the West. Their orders,

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increasing from month to month, are constantly ahead of tneir most active
efiforts to supply the trade; a substantial evidence of the excellence of
their manufactures,

Patterson's Iron Works were established by Stigleman <fc Co. some
years since as the Illinois Iron Works. Thev came into the possession of
Mr. James Patterson in 18(i3, and the name changed as above. The
Works occupy a large brick building 100x45 ft. and four stories high as a
machine shop, a second 75x45 as a foundry, with a smith shop 50x28 ft.,
with a capacity for the employment of one hundred workmen. Mr. Pat-
terson now employs about forty workmen in the manufacture oi threshers,
engines, sugar mills, saw mills, and all kinds of mill machinery. He has
recently purchased the right of an excellent thresher that is already be-
coming very popular among the farmers of the West.

DuNFORD «fe Brooks, builders of engines, mill gearing and machinery,
first began in December, 1864. Their buildings, situated on Front street,
consist "of a machine shop two stories high and 60x56 ft., foundry 50x55 ft.,
and a blacksmith shop 50x2<j ft. They employ an average of about forty-
tive men. Although so recently established they have already all that they
can do, having built machinery for millers and others in the Western
States from Ij;>uisiana t) Minnesota.

Mr. D. V. Brooks, now of this firm, brought the fifth locomotive (The
Marengo) into Illinois. It was run on the Chicago and Galena railroad.

Among the home manufactures of Messrs. D. & B. is the engine and
machinerv in Farber, McPike ik Co.'s new flouring mills, and inShooler's
Corn Meal Mills now being built on Front street.

National Mills.— These Mills were built by the firm of S. & P. Wise
in 18.58. In 186:5 they were purchased by Mr. Shooler, who is the
present proprietor.

The building is of brick, eighty-three feet front on the Levee, ninety-
three feet deep to Second street, and four stories high upon a basement of
stone. There are five run of fifty-four inch burrs with a capacity of manu-
facturing five hundred and fifty barrels of flour in twenty-four hours.

The cylinder is twenty-two inches diameter, forty -eight inch stroke, and
the fly wheel twenty-eight feet in diameter, with forty revolutions per
minute. The cost of building these Mills was about $75,000.

The old stone wire house of (Godfrey, Gilman «fe Co. formerly stood on a
portion of the ground now occupied by them.

Mr. Shooler also has a building on Front street, below the Alton House,
built of brick, 100x40 ft., and two stories high upon a basement of stone,
with two run of forty-eight inch burrs, used for the purpose of manufac-
turing kiln dried corn meal. Attached to the same building are their
cooper shops, where some thirty workmen are employed who turn out
five hundred barrels per day.

Alton City Mills. — Messrs. Fakber, McPike & Co., Proprietors,
began the erection of these Mills in August, 1865, and completed them in
running order in twelve months thereafter. The building is 110x77 ft. with
a basement of stone three and a half and two and a half feet in thickness,
surmounted by brick walls eighteen inches in thickness, and four stories
high, with five floors in all. Provision is made for a wagon way along
and within the western wall, from Second street to the Levee, and adja-
cent to this passage there are four grain receivers, two hoppers permanently
fixed to beams and two others on cars that can be used to wheel the gram
wherever desired in the Mill. There are five run of burrs for grinding
wheat, with two others for middlings, corn, <fcc. The engine in this, £S well
as in the Xational Mills, is of great power, having a cylinder twenty-three
inches in diameter, and thirty-eight inch stroke. The fly wheel is twenty-
one feet in diameter and of 22,000 pounds weight. S. F. Ross, of Quincy,
111., was the millwright. The mill gearing and machinery was manufac-
tured by Messrs. Dunford «fe Brooks of this city. The entire Mills com-
pleted cost about ^5,000.

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 95

Alton Woolen Mills — P. K. and G. B. Nichols, proprietors, were
established in 1861. Their main building is 140x45 ft., three stories high,
with an L 70x45 ft., substantialU' built of stone, with other buildings ad-
joining for store rooms, machine shop, engine house and tannery. There
are three and one-half setts of cards, (equivalent to about twelve hundred
spindles,) twenty-eight looms, and other machinery necessary in the
manufacture of all kinds of woolen goods, with a capacity for using about
14,000 pounds of wool per month. There arc seventy-five employees
engaged in the various departments of these mills. The manager, Mr. F.
K. Nichols, has been engaged in this branch of manufacturing for more
than twenty years.

The Alton City Gas Works were established October, 1855. They
consume about 36,000 bushels of coal per annum, manufacturing 14,000
cubic feet of gas each month. With five and one-fourth miles of main
pipe they supply sixty-seven street lamps and two hundred and tifty-five
consumers throughout the city. Robert Johnson, superintendent.

Kendall's Cracker Factory, on Second street corner of Easton,
occupies a fine new brick building 65x52 ft., with four floors. The oven
is 52x16 ft. in size, with five apartments. About thirt3'^ workmen are em-
ployed. The factory has a capacity for manufacturing from 125 to 150 bar-
rels of crackers per day, using forty to fifty barrels of flour. The building
was erected with the design of nraking it as nearly fire proof as possible,
and with the machinery cost from ?25,000 to §30,000.

Charles Rodemeyer's carriage and Avagon factory on Third street east
of Piasa occupies two buildings. One 90x25 ft., builtof brick, three stories
high, is used as the carriage factory; the other, just opposite, is used for
the wagon factory. In both buildings twenty-eight men are employed.
Mr. R. was foreman during a period of twenty-two years in the prison
carriage and wagon shops under contract with Mr. Buckmaster. His
present factory was established some six years since.

John G. Purdy, manufacturer of tine carriages, buggies, Ac, begun
March, 1865, and employs nine to twelve workmen.

Thomas Richardson has a wagon and plow shop on Belle street, em-
ploying six to eight men.

In addition to these there are ten to twelve other wagon, blacksmith and
plow shops in the city employing from two to six workmen each.

Althoff & Stigleman have recentlj- established works for the
purpose of manufacturing all descriptions of Wooden Ware. They
<K?cupy a building 112x80 feet, three stories, two of stone and one of bricli.
With one tub and one bucket lathe, and other corresponding machinery,
they have from forty to fifty workmen employed.

Martin & Boals, plaining mill, sash and door factory, began in 1863.
They now occupy a building 86x40 feet, three stories high with machinery
for dressing 15,000 feet of lumber per day, and manufacturing sash, doors,
blinds and packing boxes sufficient to supply a large trade. About twen-
ty workmen are employed.

Myers & Drummond in April, 1862, established a tobacco factory now on
Front street. They have a capacity for manufacturing about 50,000
pounds of tobacco per month, with from sixty to seventy employees. They
areabouttoerecta large four story ))uildingthat will enable them to greatly
increase their manufacturing facilities.

ScHEUTZEL & Leach have just put up machinery for the manufacture
of fine cut tobsicco, snuff, &c., with facilities for making about 10,000 pounds
per week, employing twenty workmen.

H. Slipe, tobacco manufacturer on Second street, has fourteen presses
with from fifteen to twenty employees.

J. A. Neininger & Co., cigar and tobacco store on Third street, have
recently begun the manufacture of tobacco.

96 A GAZETTEER OF [AltOD.

Samuel J. Anthony on Belle street and Schulze & Gorges on Third
street, manufacture cigars and deal wholesale and retail in tobacco,
cigars, <fec.

There are in the city some three or four other tobacco and cigar dealers
all of whom manufacture to some extent.

F. Shelly, using Griscom & Denn's patent kilns, employs from thirty
to fifty men, and manufactured, during 1865, 116,000 bushels of lime.

J. Lock <fe Bko. — John Lock, the senior member of the firm, first began
as a grocer in 1845. His brother Thomas joined in 1854, and since then their
principal trade has been in lime, cement, <fec. They employ tAventy men
and have six kilns, manufactui-ing last year about 35,000 barrels of lime.
In connection with Wm. L. McNama, they have a large cooper shop with
a number of workmen. Lock<feBro. also have a saw mill in Jersey County
with some fifteen workmen engaged in manufacturing the lumber for their
own use, and to supplj^ a large demand for fruit and vegetable boxes dur-
ing the shipping seasons.

There are two other firms engaged in the manufacture of lime in the
lower part of the citj'; one of which made about 40,000 and the other 33,000
bushels during 1865.

Breweries.— This city has already several breweries. The principal of
these are owned by Runzi & Co., Bauman & Peters, and Yakel & Co.

The Quarries of Alton afi"ord a rock of superior quality for building
purposes. In addition to supplying the home demand, immense quanti-
ties are shipped toother localities. There are four firms engaged in this
branch of business, one alone of whom during 1865 shipped over 18,000
perch of rock to various parts of the adjoining country in Illinois and Mis-
souri. The two principal firms engaged in this business are Atkinson «fe
Patrick and Henry Watson.

BANKING AND INSURANCE.

The Alton Branch of the State Bank of Illinois was established in
1836, with Benjamin Godfrey President and Stephen Griggs Cashier. Mr.
Godfrej' was succeeded by Dr. E. Marsh as President in 1839-40, and Mr.
Griggs by James H. Lea as Cashier. Messrs. Marsh and Lea
continued in charge of the bank until its close in 1841-2. Tne State
Bank in connection with some merchants in la36-7 undertook to control
the Lead trade, which resulted in heavj' loss both to the bank and to the
merchants.

A branch of the Shawneetown Bank was established in Alton inl837,
of which D. T. Wheeler was Cashier. This bank also closed in 1841-2.

The "Alton Marine and Fire Insurance Company," was incorporated
February 7th, 1836, with B. I. Gilman President and E. Marsh Secretary,
and a capital stock of $20,000, exclusive of premiums, notes and profits
arising from business. The insurance business was discon tinned about
the year 1848, and in November 1852 it was organized under the general
banking law of Illinois as the "Alton Bank" with a capital of :§100,000, E.
Marsh President and C. A. Caldwell Cashier.

The Alton National Bank was organized in July 1865 by the same
parties and succeeded to the business of the Alton Bank,— with E. Marsh
President, Samuel Wade Vice President and C. A. Caldwell Cashier.

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 97

Alton Mutual Insurance and Savings Company.— This Company
was chartered Feb, 12, 1853, and organized under the name of "City Mutual
Insurance Company" June 9, 1853, — commencing an active Marine busi-
ness at once. The stock of the Company was largely in the liands of our
business men, and being a Home Company of undoubted standing, it has
from the first enjoyed a first class reputation, and has had nearly the en-
tire Marine business of the City.

Under an amendment of the charter approved February, 1859, the Com-
pany was re-organized with an increased capital and commenced the for-
mation of a Fire Insurance Department, wliich h:is been continued with
great care and a reasonable degree of success.

In September, 1859, the Company also organized a Banking House at
the corner of Second and State streets, which continued in successful oper-
ation, until turned over, on the 1st of September, 1865, to the "First National
Bank." Since then the organization continues its, original business of
Marine and Fire Insurance, and from its strong local position must continue
to maintain a safe, reliable and increasing business. The capital of the
Company is §150,000. The present officers and directors are as follows :

Directors.— W. H. Mitchell, M. H. Topping, D. S. Hoaglan, J. L. Blair
J. W. Wise, Isaac Scarritt, Lewis Kellenberger.

D. D. Ryrie, Secretary. Isaac Scarritt, President.

First National. Bank of Alton. — This Bank was commissioned by
the Comptroller of the Currency July 15, 1865. At that time it succeeded
to the banking business of the "Alton Mutual Insurance and Savings
Company," an institution that had built up a very successful business,
substantially under the direction of those who now control the "First
National Bank."

Although, therefore, comparatively a new institution in its present or-
ganization, yet its business, officers and directors are well known to the
business community, and it is favorably regarded as a Home Institution
of great usefulness and success. The paid in capital of this bank is one
hundred thousand dollars, with ability to increase to half a million, and
the business connections of the "First National" warrant the expectations
of a steady and sound growth.

Directors.— Lsaac Scarritt, M. H. Topping, W. H. Mitchell, D. S. Hoaglan,
John L. Blair, J. W. Wise, L. J. Clawson.

D. D. Ryrie, Cashier. Isaac Scarritt, President.

The Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company was organized April
4th, 1839, and is the oldest in the State. By its liberal dealings, prompt and
equitable adjustment of claims, this Company has won an extensive and
discriminative patronage as a Home Company. Since its organization it
has paid losses to the amount of $1,180,000. With an income for 1865 of
$242,109.37, its capital and assets March 31, 1866, were $1,054,448.04. M. G.
14—

98 A GAZETTEER OF [Alton.

Atwood, President, John At wood, Secretary, H. W. Billings, Counselor,
L. Kelleuberger, TYeasiirer.

The Frankt.in Marine and Fire Insurance Company, commenced
business in the spring of 1865, and has met with good success with a capi-
tal in March 1866 of §108,000 00, having paid losses in eleven months to
the amount of §17,788.

CHURCHES.

In the winter of 1829-;]0 William Miller and the Howard brothers, in
connection with a few neighbors, began to hold gatherings for religious
services. Their first meeting was in the cooper shop of William Miller.
Thereafter they usually met in new buildings as they were being ereoted
from time to dme. It is bwlieved that the Rev. Thomas Lippincott preach-
ed the first sermon in the village of Lower Alton.

A Sabbath-school was begun in 1831, and during that year the Baptists
and Presbyterians united in holding their services in what wasthen known
as the Lyceum Hall; Rev. Hubbel Loomis as minister for the Baptists,
and Rev. Elisha Jenny for the Presbyterians. Thi Prjtestant Methodists
had occasional services, at which Mr. Charles Howard officiated.

The first church edifice was built by Mr. Benjamin Godfrey, who grant-
ed free use of it to both the religious societies then organized in Alton, the
Baptists and Presbyterians. This building was in size about 60x45 feet
and stood on the north-east corner of Market and Third streets, the present
site of the Episcopal Church. It had the adornment of a neat cupola, the
bell for which was a present from Mrs. Gilman, mother of the late Benj. I.
Gilman.

Presbyterian Church, (N. S.) — The original Church was formed June
9, 1821, by the Rev. Daniel Gould and Rev. Edward HoUister, who were
in the employ of the Connecticut Domestic Missionary Society. It con-
sisted of eight persons, three males and live females, with H. H. Snow
and Enoch Long as elders. \

The Church was occasionally supplied with preaching by different Mis-
sionaries of the Connecticut Domestic Missionary Society, until May, 1824.
It then consisted, according to the records, of nine members. In 1827, the
Church, having been reduced by removals to two members, was united
with the Church at ICdwardsville, by the Presbytery of Missouri.

The present Presbyterian Church at Alton was organized .June 19, 1831,
by the Rev. Thomas Lippincott, and consisted of eight members, four
males and four females. Enoch Long was chosen Elder. The Church
was supplied by Rev. Thomas Lippincott until June, 1832. He was suc-
ceeded by Rev. Elisha Jenny, who remained with the Church, as their
stated supply, until April, 1835.

Rev. F. W. Graves entered upon his minisl^erial labors with the congre-
gation in June, 183.5. The following October he became their Pastor. Mr.

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 99

Graves" couuectiou with the congregation continued until November, 1838.
During the succeeding winter the pulpit was supplied by Rev. Albert
Hale, now of Springfield.

Rev. Augustus T. Norton entered upon his labors March 1, 1839. On
the 9th of May following, he was duly installed Pastor by the Presbytery
of Alton, and continued his successful and self-sacrificing labors with the
Church for eighteen years, when at his own request the pastoral relation
was dissolved.

The present Pastor, Rev. C. H. Taylor, D. D. was installed in June, 1858.

On the 2Sth of December, 183t>, Enoch Long, elder, and seventeen othern
were dismissed from this Church, for the purpose of l)i'ing organized into
a Presbj'terian Church in Upper Alton.

From 1835 to June 1, 1845, the congregation worshiped in the stone church
on the corner of Market and Third streets. From June 1, 1845, to June 14,
1846, they used the frame building on the corner of Alby and Third streets
as a place of worship. The present house of worship, on the corner of
Market and Second streets, was dedicated June 14, 1846.

This congregation has enjoyed several seasons of special revival, par-
ticularly in the winter of 1838, in the winter and spring of 1844, and in the
winter and spring of 1S49. The first and last of these revivals were spe-
cialiy marked. During the same months in 1858, 1863, and 1866, there were
revivals of much interest and fruitfulness. The whole number connected
with the Church since its organization in June, 1831, is about eight hund-
red. Its present membership is two liundred and seventy-five.

The Sunday School connected with this Church has 350 names enrolled,
with an average attendance of 225. Mr. Isaac Scarritt has been Superin-
tendent since 1856.

Some ten years since the congregation purchased an organ at a cost of
$1,500 which has since been used in connection with the Church sevices.

First Baptist Church. — Organization. — In January, 1833, a meeting was
held in the City of Alton, (then called Lower Alton,) composed of Baptists
residing in and about the city, at which, after a full discussion, the follow-
ing conclusion was arrived at and embodied in a resolution : ^'Hesolved,
That it is expedient to have a Baptist Church constituted in Lower
Alton." Thereupon eight individuals agreed to form themselves into a
Church. Subsequently at a meeting of the same and other Baptists, the
summary of Faith and Practice, still in force, was adopted, being taken
from the Second Baptist Church in Boston, having been adopted by them
ninety years previously. At this meeting, nineteen persons, viz: Eben-
ezer Marsh, Ephraim Marsh, Wm. Manning, Wni. Hayden, D. A. Spauld-
ing, Henry Evans, and their wives; also Mark Pierson, Stephen Griggp,
Herman Griggs, R. Johnson, Joseph S. King, James D. W. Marsh and
Mrs. Mary D. Bruner, agreed to unite in a Church, to be constituted the

100 A GAZETTEER OP [Alton.

following Sabbath, March 10th, 1833. The organization took place as
agreed upon. Rev. Jolin M. Pe<ik, who was Moderator of the previous
meeting, was present at the constitution.

Pastoral Relations and Supplies. — Rev. Alvin Bailey was the first Pas-
tor, and was present at the preliminary meetings. During his pastorate
which continued until April 1834, there was preaching only twice a month.

Until the following fall the pulpit was principally supplied by Rev.
Hubbell Loomis.

In November, 1834, Rev. Eb<'nezer Rodgers commenced his services as
pastor. The letter to the Edwardsville Association (1835) says : "Rev. E.
Rodgers is now l:iVM)ring with us as our pastor, much to the acceptance of
the Church and tlii» people generally. We hope to be able nearly or quite
to support him, that lie may give himself wholly to the work." In De-
cember, 1835, brother Rodgers resigned the pastoral charge of this Church
that he might devote himself entirely to the care of the Church at Upper
Alton, his labors having previously been divided between the two.

Rev. Dwight Ives, of Springfield, Massachu-jetts, accepted the call of
the Church in April, 183(5, and entered upon his pastorate in June follow-
ing. It was in view of his expected settlement that steps were taken to
erect a new lious(» of worship, of which mention will be made. During
his stay with the Church the congregation was largely increased, being
nearly quadnapled, and there were many additions to the membership.
The associational letters, as they appear upon the record, speak of many
solemn and profitable meetings during these years. After about three
rears, Mr. Ives felt obliged, on accrount of ill health, to return with his
family to the East, and therefore tendered his resignation in May, 1839,
which was reluctanly accepted.

For more than a year following, the Church remained destitute of a
pastor, but was supplied by Professors Washington Leverett and Z. B.
Newman, of Shurtleff College.

In June, 1840, a call was extended to Rev. Gideon B. Perry, of Canton,
Illinois, which he acceptt-d, entering on his labors January, 1841.*^

Dr. Perr3'^ remained Pastor of the Church a little more than two years.
The principal cause of his resignation appears, from the record, to have
been the inability of the Church to pay his salary. At this time the
Church was suffering great financial embarrassment. Dr. Perry closed
his pastorate in the Spring of 1843.

The Church was again destitute of a settled Pastor for about two years,
the pulpit being supplied much of the time by Rev. Dr. Adiel Sherwood,
at that time a member of the Church and President of Shurtletf College.

In April, 1845, Rev. Otis Hackett entered upon his services as Pastor.
During his pastorate of about two years, there was no special increase of
interest or events of importance, as shown by the record.

In October, 1847, Rev. I'obert F. Ellis, then of Cohunhia, Mo., but pre-
viously of Springfield, Mass., became Pastor of the Church, lie held the
relation during a period of six years, each of whifli witnessed additions
to the membership. Mr. Ellis resigned the past(jral office November,
1853, though he still continued a member of the Church until his decease,
which occurred the following j'ear. Although he died and was buried
avgftV from home, appropriate funeral services were held in Alton, and a
commemorative discourse was preached by Rev. Dr. Orowell. A some-

*It is worthy of mention that in calling Dr. Perry from the pastorate of another
Church, a letter was directed to that Church, stating in full the circumstances
which led to the call— the importance of the interest at Alton, and the supposed
importance of Dr. Perr>''s settlement. The success which he met as a preacher
lulfilled the expectation of the Church in calling him. The house was generally
thronged, and there was a large addition to the membership.

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 101

what extended statement of Mr. Ellis' life and character may be found
in Dr. Sprague's Annals of the Baptist Pulpit.

During an interval of more than a year following Mr. Ellis' resigna-
tion, the pulpit was supplied by Prof. Washington Lovorett and Elder
Silas C. James, a member of the Church.

In December, 1854, a call was extended to Rev. R. R. Coon, who accept-
ed and entered upon his laljors January, 1855, and continued Pastor a
little more than four years, during which period there were seasons of
religious interest, resulting in several additions to the membership. Mr.
Coon's relation as Pastor ceased April, 1859.

During the succeeding interval of a year, the pulpit was supplied on
alternate Sabbaths by Rev. Dr. N. N. Wood and Rev. D. I). Read, Presi-
dent of Shurtletr Coflege.

April 1, 1860, in accordance with a call extended two months previously,

the present pastor. Rev. Melvin Jameson, commenced his labors, being

ordained the same month. During each of the succeeding years there

have been additions to the membership by baptism; in all, sixty-two.

Forty-four have united by letter and by experience. There have been

three or four seasons of revival, not in themselves very extensive, but

distinctly marked, as compared vs'ith the general condition of the Church.

Summary of Labors and Results. — Thus, during an existence of thirty-
Lhree years the Church has had eight Pastors, six of whom are now living;
and lias been destitute of a Pastor, in all, more than six years. In these
intervals, however, the pulpit has been regularly supplied, generally by
Professors in Shurtleff College; one of whom. Rev. Washington Leveiett,
has supplied the pulpit at intervals during more than twenty j'ears, and
occasionly for long periods.*

*HoTTSES OF Worship.— For a short time after its organization, the Baptist
Church of Alton held its public meetings in Lyceum Hall, northeast corner of
Second and Alby streets, occupying the room jointly with the Presbyterians.

For several months afterward the stone meetiug-house belonging to Capt. Beuj.
G<^)dfrey, on the northeast corner of Market and Third streets, where the Episco-
pal meeting-house now stands, was occupied jointly by the Presl^yterians and
Baptists.

The first house of worship built by the Baptist Church was erected in 1831, and
itood upon the northeast corner of Tliird and Alby streets. The building would
accommodate about two hundred and fifty persons. It was occupied l)ut a short
tinie, and then sold, with the lot, to the Methodist Churcli for 88,00i).

In 1836, with the intention of building a new and more commodious house, a lot
wa.s purchased on the southeast corner of Second and Easton streets, for $1,COO>
and a house erected at an additional expense of about $18,000. These figures may
seem extravagant, but it will be remembered that this was a period of financial
inflation, when all kinds of property had a fictitious value, and city lots especially
svere considered great estates. The amount expended was never fully realized,
and in 1843 the house passed into the po.ssession of the Alton Marine and Fire In-
surance Company, but was still occupied hy the Cliurch. In the year following, to
save the house from passiug into other hands, and to enable the Cliurch to redeem
it, nine brethren agreed to purchase it from the Insurance Company for tlie sum
of $3,00J, to be refunded by the Church within three years. These brethren at
length relinquished their claim for the money advanced, and a deed was passed
tVom the Insurance Company to the Trustees. For more than twenty years this
house wa.s occupied by the Church, and was regarded a home. It would accom-
modate about four hundred persons in the audience room, and had con%'enient
basement rooms. In March, 1880, a fire broke out In the roof, and before it could

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It is due to the Church to say that all its established meetings have been
kept up with great regularity, and although it« history has not been
marked Ijy many extensive revivals, no long period has elapsed without
conversions and additions by baptisui. The total number of such addi-
tions has been 221; 228 have been received by letter, and 26 by experience;
in all, 474. Of this number 1(35 are now (July 1, 1866,) members of the
Church. The Records have been so carefully kept that when a Church
Hand Book was published recently, it was possible to give all the dates,
except seven, of increase and diminution of membership.

Allusion should be made to a Church formed in 1859 at the Coal Branch,
by members dismissed from this Church for the purpose. Several con-
verts at that plaef» had joined the Church in Alton, and it was at length
thought best to establish a separate Church at the Branch. Seventeen
members were dismissed for that purpose, and others soon followed. A
commodious house was built, and Pastor secured. A large and encourag-
ing Sabbath School was gathered. Although for a time the cause there

be extinguished, the building, town clock, bell, organ, etc., were wholly destroyed.
The fire was discovered during the session of the Sabbath School, but providen-
tially no one was injured. There was an insurance upon the building of S3,000.

Arrangements were immediately made for erecting another house. Meanwhile
meetings were held in Capt. Ryder's new building, southwest corner of Second
and Alby streets.

In December, 1860, the basement of the new meeting house, corner of Market
and Fifth streets, was occupied; and the whole house was dedicated on Thursday
preceding the first Sabbath in Sept.. 1861. The sermon was preached by Rev. Dr.
\V. W. Evarts, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Chicf^o. There was a chil-
dren's meeting in the afternoon; and, in the evening, preaching by the Rev. G.
Anderson, of St. Louis. The house will accommodate easily three hundred and
tifty hearers, and is abundantly ample. The entire expense was S12,600. About
^900 of this amount was provided by the Ladies" Sewing Circle, and a liberal por-
tion subscribed by fitizens not members of the Chureli. Having learned from
fxpfrience how great a burden debt is, the building committee were instructed
to go no further than the means would justify, and the house was therefore com-
pleted without a debt. Considering the extreme financial pressure of tlie times,
this result was very gratifying.

It is worth while to observe that the deed by which the property is held, has
incorporated in it tiie Articles of Faitli of the Church, with the provision that if
llie Church depart from said Articles, the property goes into possession of the
nearest Baptist Churdi of the prescribed faith, to be held until another Church ol
the same faith be formed in Alton.

Home amf yfissio7i Sunday &'7(oofc.— From the beginning the Baptist Church of
Alton lias taken a lively interest in the cause of Sunday Schools. In th letters
to the Association, written many years ago, may be found paragraphs urging on
the several tThurches faithful attention to this department of Christian labor.
There has always been a good attendance at the Home School, compared with th»»
member.ship of the l^hurch. During the past year 230 names have been upon the
roll, but the usual attendance has been about 170, including twenty-five regulai
teachers. Mr. George Emery is at present Superintendent.

A Mission School, in connection with the African Baptist Church, was com-
menced about the year 1849, and has been maintained ever since. For the past
fifteen years it has been under the superintendence of Mr. D. D. Ryrie. Thenum-
l)er of teachers Is eleven, and of scholars an average attendance of from 80 to 90.

In the Summer of 1860 the Middletown Mission School was started, and in 186;;
:in eligible location was secured and a convenient Mission House erected at an
expense ol $400, the title being vested in the Trustees of the Church. This Schoo)
has an attendance of about forty scholars, with a Superintendent, Mr. J. L. Blair,
and seven teachers.

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was prospered, afterwards for many months only the School wa.s main-
tained. But dnrin<j the past winter (1866) the cause has been revived and
very important additions have been received. The f'hurch now numbers
about 70 members, and has a settled Pastor, Kev, John J. VV. Place.

Licentiates. — During its existence, this Church has granled license to
preach the gospel to four of its members, viz: Horace Clark, 1841, Judsou
Benjamin, 1843, George P. Guild, 1854, and F. B, Cressey, 1864.

Associational (Connection. — Prom the first the Baptist Church of Alton
has been connected with the Edwardsville Baptist Association, composed
of Churches in Madison, Macoupin, Montgomery and Bond (bounties. Its
last anniversary was the thirtj-^-sixth.

First M. E. Church.— From the settletneat of Lower Alton, and for a
number of years, Methodist preachers from the adjacent circuit (rtrat called
Illinois, afterwards Lebanon, and finally Alton circuit,) visited and preach-
ed in the place repeatedly, but not re;^ularly.

In the fall of 1831, John Dew and W. D, R. Trotter were appointed to
Lebanon circuit. Some time before that Wra. Miller, a Methodist, settled
in Lower Alton, and had preaching in his house; and a class was organ-
ized, of which he was appointed leader, and Bro. Trotter embraced it In
the circuit; after which there was regular preaching here.

In 1832, Alton circuit was formed, with Asahel E, Phelps preacher in
charge, who was succeeded in 1833 by .Tames Hadley. In 1834, Barton
Randle was placed in charge of the Altons — the country appointments de-
tached. He re-organized the class in Lower Town, and appointed Wm.
G. Pinckard leader. Failing in health, a part of the year was madeout by
S. H. Thompson. Bro. Job Lawrence was probably leader after Father
Pinckard, and Rev. A. L. Risley, finding the class without a leader in
1836, appointed James M. Morgan.

Lower Alton was connected with Upper Alton, or the circuit: until Sep-
tember, 1843, except two years, from 1837 to 1839, during which time N. P.
Cunningham had charge of the City alone as missionary. In 1843 Alton
City was made a station, with N. S. Bastion pastor, who had been in
charge of all the Altons the year before, with C. J. Houts as as.si.staut
preacher.

Since then the following preachers in the order named have had
pastoral charge of the City :

Wm. M. Grubbs, Dr. Culver, (a supply), G. J. Barrett, James Leaton,
•John Borland, W. W. Mitchel, Charles M. Holiday, R. H. Harrison, James
A. Robinson, J. W. Miller, Joseph Earp, James B. Corriugtcm, J. P.
Davis, J. T, Hough, Joseph Harris, J. A. Robinson (a second time),
Ephraim Joy (present incumbent).

Religious services were held in private houses until 1834, when Wra. G.
Pinckard rented for church purposes a hall on Second street known as
Lyceum Hall. In 1836, a frame church was purchased on the north-east
corner of Third and Alby, which was occupied until 1840 or 1841. A stone

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church was erected on the north-east corner of Fourth and Belle, and dedi-
cated in the spring of 1844. This was enlarged in 1855, and with a parson-
age house adjoining, was burned April 15, 1857. The present church, a
stone and brick building, on the south- east corner of Sixth and Market,
was soon after commenced, and was ready for use in the autumn of 185S,
but not finished until 1859. The church property at present in the City is
valued at 521,200. The present membership is over one hundred.

Connected with the church is a flourishing Sunday-school, with books
and apparatus, with one hundred and fifty scholars, and averaging more
than one hundred in regular attendance.

The ministers appointed to "Illinois Circuit" for the first ten years were
for 1803, Benjamin Young; 1804, Joseph Oglesby; 1805, Charles B. Matheny;
1806 and 1808, Jesse Walker: 1807, John Clingan; 1809, Abraham Amos;
1810. Daniel Fraley; 1811, Jesse Walker and George A. Colbert; 1812, James
Dixon.

The Western Conference sat in the fall, usually in September or October.
And when Jesse Walker was first appointed to Illinois Circuit, Wm.
M'Kendree was presiding elder of the Cumberland district, which embrac-
ed Illinois. He visited Illinois in the summer of 1807 as presiding elder.
St. Paui.s Protestant Episcopal Church— Was organized in 1836,

with the following members: John Bailhache, Charles Trumbull,

ICimball, Henry Tanner, A. B. Roff, and J. W. Chickering, all now dead
except the last named.

The Rev. Mr. Dopuy was the first Rector. He removed to Galena in the
fall of 1837, aft<-r which Owen Lovejoy was lay reader for several months.
Rev. A. S. Bledsoe officiated for six months in 1839. The next minister
was Rev. Mr. Brittain, who left about the year 1842, and was succeeded by
Rev. Mr. Douglass. Up to this time, the Church had no regular place of
worship. In 1843, the vestry purchased the building and ground, where
their Church now stands, but they had no regular services until some-
time in 1844, when the Rev. S. Y. McMasters became the Rector. He con-
tinued until about 1847, when he accepted a Professorship in the College at
Drennon Springs, Kentucky, where he remained two years, and then re-
turned to Alton. During his absence, there was no settled clergyman.
After his return the vestry determined to remove the old building, and
the present Church edifice was the result of their labors. The new build-
ing cost over 313,000. In August 1858 Dr. McMasters was elected Presi-
dent of St. Paul's College, Palmyra, Mo., and resigned the Rectorship of
the Church. In the spring of 1859 the Rev. C. A. Bruce became Rector,
and resigned early in 1861.

In the month of June, 1860, the City was visited by a terrible tornado.
It swept the tower off of the Church, and ruined the whole of the roof
and other parts of the building, causing damages of at least $5,000.
In the summer of 1861 the Rev. John Foster became Rector of the Church

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and remained two years, when he resigned, and was succoeded by Rev.
Dr. McCulloch, who has been Rector of the Church since 1863.

The present number of communicants is about seventy. S. R. Dolbee,
Senior Warden, J. Machin, Junior Warden, M. M, Dutro, Secretary, G.
Paddock, Treasurer. There is also a flourishing Sunday-school of about
one hundred and twenty-five scholars.

This Church occupies a large and substantially buili stone edifice on the
north-east corner of Market and Third streets, neatly finished within and
supplied with an organ.

Sts. Peter's and Paul's Roman Catholic Church.— It may not be
uninteresting to the Catholics of Southern Illinois to learn something of
the founding and rising of this Church, which, like the mustard seed men-
tioned in the Gospel, has grown from a very slender beginning to its pres-
ent condition, namely, from a small frame building in Upper Alton to
that which it has now attained, the Cathedral of the Diocese of Alton.

The frame building in Upper Alton was dedicated to the honor and
glory of (xod, A. D. 1838, its pastor being the Rev. George Hamilton, now
of Boston, Mass. He was; succeeded by the Rev. Michael Carroll, who,
filled with zeal and fervor for the honor and glory of God, commenced a
new church under the most unfavorable and trying circumstances, having
no more than a dozen Catholics (and those not in the best circumstances)
to assist him in this important work ; the greater part of these gentlemen
have gone to receive the reward of their charity, amongst whom are Se-
bastian Wise, Andrew Clifford and Thomas Clifford. Amongst the being
are Peter Wise, James McArdlo, John Althoff and others. The church,
undertaken by this worthy pastor, (who is now no more,) was completed
A. D. 1844. It was built on the corner of Third and Alby sslreets, com-
manding a full view of the Mississippi, and of the entire city.

In the year 1854 by some accident or other a neighboring house took fire
and communicated its devouring flames to the church, which in a very
short time was entirely consumed and the labor of years lost. At this
period the Catholic population was vastly increasing, so that the pastor
considered it necessary to erect a larger church for his congregation, hence
he commenced the present Cathedral on a larger and grander scale, and by
his incessant labor and by the co-operation of the faithful, he was enabled
to cover it in a few years and celebrate the Divine Mysteries within its
walls.

In the year 1857 the Archbishops and Bishops of tho United States of
America petitioned Rome to raise Alton to an Episcopal See, and recom-
mended the Rt. Rev. Henry D. Juncker as first Bishop, which was granted.
He was consecrated in the Cathedral of Cincinnati on the 26th of April,
1857, by the Most Rev. John Baptist Parcel, Archbishop of Cincinnati.
One of the first works of our zealous prelate was to complete the interior
of the Cathedral, which is decorated in a manner second to none in the
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106 A GAZETTEER OP [Alton.

United States. On the arrival of our worthy Bishop the Catholic popula-
tion of Alton numbered no more than one thousand souls, but now, thanks
be to God and to the zeal and enei'gy of our zealous prelate, it numbers
from four to five thousand.

There was also a German Catholic Church built under his direction and
a beautiful Convent, presided over by the pious Nuns of the Ursaline
Order, who keep a boarding and day school attached to the Convent, both
of which are numerously attended.

The present Cathedral is 135x64 feet, built of solid stone masonry and
adorned with a fine tower, just being completed.

Services on Sunday commence at 7 o'clock a. m., also at 10 A. m. and 3
o'clock p. M. The clergymen who attend to tha spiritual duties of the
congregation are the Rt. Rev. Henry Damian Juncker, assisted by the
Rev. John Yansen, Chancelor and Secretary of the Diocese, Rev. James
Harty, Pastor, and Rev. John O'Sullivan.

The German Evangelical Church, free of sectarianism, was estab-
lished in 1850. The ministers are elected by the Church members. The
names of those who have officiated as pastors of this Church are — Rev. C.
E. Zobel, chosen Feb. 1st, 1850, to 1851; Rev. G. A. Detharding, Feb.
1st, 1851, until his death which occurred in 1853; Rev. S. P. Stibolt, Jan.
30th, 1853, resigned in 1854; Rev. C. A. Munter, April 1st, 1854, resigned in
1862; Rev. Ernst Guntrum, August 1st, 1862, resigned in 1865; Rev. Paulus
Lorenzen, present incumbent, chosen May 1st, 1805.

This congregation, numbering over one hundred and twenty members,
owns a moderate sized brick church edifice, situated on Henry street, in
one of the most pleasant portions of the city. The basement is occupied
during the week by a day school of about one hundred and twenty -five
scholars. It is under the charge of Mr. J. Goetz, as principal, who in-
structs in both the German and English languages.

First Congregational Society,— [Unitarian.]— This Society was or-
ganized in 1853. Rev. W. D. Hayley was the first Pastor. The Church
building is a neat stone edifice, standing on the north-west corner of Third
street and Court Square, and commands one of the finest views of the
Mississippi river and the mouth of the Missouri, to be found in Alton.
The walls of this building are those erected for the first Catholic Church
in the City,— the interior part of the building having been destroyed by
fii-e in February 1854. The first Congregational Society soon after pur-
chased the grounds and walls, and rebuilt the Church.

The pews will accommodate an audience of about two hundred, and are
arranged in a semi-circular form.the whole being cushioned and floors taste-
fully carpeted. But few Churches in the State present a more pleasing in-
terior arrangement. The organ is large and fine toned, being one of
Messrs. Hook &, Co.'s manufacture, of Boston, Mass.
Rev Mr. Hayley occupied the pulpit of this Church till 1856, when on

[Alton. MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 107

account of ill health, he went to Europe. He was succeeded by Rev. J.
G. Forman, who continued to be the pastor till 1861, when he became a
Chaplain in the Army, and subsequently Secretary to the Western San-
itary Commission.

After Mr. Forman left, this Church was without a regular pastor, till the
fall of I860. Rev. J. Mason officiated as pastor for several months, and
there was occasional preaching by clergymen from the Eastern States.
Rev. D. H. Clark wsvs settled as pastor in September 1865.

There is a large and flourishing Sabbath School attached to the Church,
under the superintendence of Mr. "Wm. Eliot Smith. The members of
this Church profess their faith in Jesus Christ, as the Son of God and the
Savior of men; and acknowledge the Bible as the Divinely authorized
Rule, both of Faith and Practice. Baptism is performed either by immer-
sion or sprinkling.

First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.— This congregation was
organized in June, 1855, with seventeen members, five males and twelve
females; William Blair, Benjamin Rose, Stephen A. Lufkin as elders, and
Rev. J. B. Logan as supply, who is now pastor. The congregation had no
house of worship, but proceeded to take steps to build one, which was so
far completed that worship could be held in the basement story on the
first Sabbath of the next January. On the second Sunday in January,
1856, a Sunday-school was organized, which has continued in successful
operation ever since. In June, 1856, the house was finished and dedicated
to the service of God by a sermon from Rev. Jacob Clark, of Missouri.
For several years this congregation was aided by the Board of Home Mis-
sions. But when the war came on this supply was cutoff, and since then
the congregation have been self sustaining. A heavy debt on the church
property was paid off some two years ago, and the house of worship is now
unincumbered by debt and is in good repair.

The building is situated on Twelfth street near Henry, in a beautiful and
thriving part of the city, is 50x35 feet, two stories high, with a commodious
porch in front. The congregation now numbers about two hundred mem-
bers. They have three weekly prayer meetings, two of them well attended,
a flourishing Sunday-school, and the congregation at peace among them-
selves.

They have never had but one minister— the present incumbent organized
the church and has preached to the congregation since its beginning.
Over three hundred persons have professed to find peace with God in con-
nection with the religious services of this congregation.

The German Methodist Church was organized eight or nine years
since. It has now about fifty members, with a Sunday-school in connec-
tion. The building is located on Union street. Rev. Jacob Muller, pastor.

St. Mart's German Catholic Church.— The German Catholics of

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Alton becoming sufficiently numerous to support a Priest and Church or-
ganization, erected a building for religious services May, 1859. The Rev.
P. A. Ostrop, their first and present Pastor, labored with zeal and success
to establish the Chui-ch with flourishing prospects. The tornado of
June 2d, 1860, destroyed not only the Church edifice, but also the school
liouse and Priest's residence adjoining. The Priest himself was buried for
more than an hour amid the ruins, and Was saved in a miraculous way.
There was a debt of some §'),000 on the ruins and the lot. By the liberal-
ity of the Church and by collections made by the Priest, the debt has since
been paid, and a new, larger and finer building erected, which was dedi-
cated Dec. 8, 1861. Adjoining it a comfortable residence has been built for
the Priest, also a neat little building for the day school, all free of debt.
The Church is built in a plain Gothic style, 104x50 feet, surmounted by a
cupola. There are about two hundred families connected with this Church.
The Alton Union Mission Sunday-School was organized in the spring
of 1858, under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association. It
convened at its first session in what was then known as the German Meth-
odist Church, and had nine pupils in attendance. It grew rapidly in
members, and after a few Sabbaths, having been compelled to leave the
German Methodist Church, it held its meetings for several months in an
upper chamber in the building known as Hunter's Tavern. At this time,
the summer and autumn of 1858, there were about one hundred pupils in
attendance. This building was then the property of the Catholics, but
was furnished to the Sabbath-school by Mrs. Sheppard, a worthy member
of the Episcopal Church, whose influence was great in gathering the school,
and who was an eflicient teacher in the school while she remained in the
city. The officers of the school having ascertained that Mrs. S. must leave
her house unless the Mission School was removed, accepted quarters offer-
ed by Maj. Chas. W. Hunter in one of the stores then vacant on the south
side of Second near Henrv streets. Here the school was continued until
the completion of Weigler's Hall, which it now occupies, on the corner of
Second and Henry streets. During its first year the school was regarded
as inviting all who would to attend, and through the influence of the chil-
dren, who performed most of the recruiting work, all colors and condi-
tions were gathered in. This fact was used by enemies of the school to
arouse prejudices in regard to color, and many white parents withdrew
their children from the school. Afterwards the prejudice reacted, and the
colored children withdrew almost in a body. As nothing had been done
by the school to raise the prejudice, so nothing was done to influence it,
the motto being faithfully observed in accordance with the divine invita-
tion, "Whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely." This
school has been greatly blessed. Its members for the last two years have
been about three hundred. Its teachers have been volunteers from all
the Evangelical denominations in the city. It has led a life of trust for

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temporal supplies, and in many instances the apparent interi)03itions for
its supply have been marked. Its aim is to afford religious instruction
for the children and youth in that portion of the city mainly occupied by
our German fellow citizens, and these people have done much to co-oper-
ate in the good work. There is reason to believe that many souls have
been converted through its influence, and all the Church Sabbath-schools
have doubtless been partially supplied with pupils from its primary
training. To make it accomplish all to which it seems appointed it surely
needs a home that it can call its own, and there are encouraging indica-
tions that the good Providence that has hitherto opened the way before it
is moving good men who have the means to supply that want.

The Union {African) Baptist Church was organized about 1840.
The building is located on the corner of George and Seventh. There are
about 120 members, with a Sunday School of eighty to ninety scholars.

The African M. E. Church situated on Third street in Hunterstown,
has one hundred members; Rev. Joiner pastor. The Sunday School in
connection with this Church has from sixty to seventy Scholars.

SCHOOLS.

Section 12 of the Charter adopted by the City of Alton in 1837, provides
for the establishment and maintenance of Free Schools.* The first action
of the City Council, under the provisions of this section, appears to have
been on the 15th of September, 1842. when Messrs. Wm. Martin, Dr. B. F.
Edwards, and B. B. Barker, were appointed a School committee.f

*For the accompanying historical sketch of the Schools of Alton, we are prin-
cipally indepted to the First Annual Report of the Public Schools for 1860, by the
late George S. Kellenberger Superintendent; who iu his report acknowledged his

indebtedness, for many of the facts, to M. G. Atwood Esq.

•

tPKiVATB AND SELECT SCHOOLS.— In November of the year 1831, It appears, a
Preparatory School was opened by Mr. H. I>avi8, in a room over the store of S. E.
Moore & Co., on Second Street, between Market and Alby streets, on the north
side; In January, 1832, this school seems to have been amplified into the "Alton
Seminary," and, as such, was removed in January, 1833, to the new two story brick
building, on Main, (Second?) near Alton street. This is the same building now oc-
cupied, as store and residence by Jesse Walton. The plan of this school embraced
four distinct and well-defined departments, and is believed, to have been the first
school in Alton.

Mr. Davis died in ISiS, or 1834.

On the 4th of September, 1832, an institution of the same name, "Alton Semin-
ary," was opened in Upper Alton, under the care of Rev. Hubbel Loomis. This
institution was the foundation of Shurtleff College.

In 1833, or '34, Abel R. Cobbin kept a school in a log building, that stood at the
junction of Second and Third streets, below Henry, on block No. 3. He after-
wards removed to St. Louis.

About the same period, J. M. Krum, Esq., (now Judye Krum, of St. Louis,)
oi>ened a school in "Lyceum Hall," at the corner of Second and Alby streets.

A Mr. Boswell, (or, Bosworth,) succeeded Mr. Krum, at Lyceum Hall; and be-
tween 1833 and 1838, a Mr. Hollister kept a school in the Methodist Church, on
Third street, between Alby and Court square.

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The records of school matters are, for several years, very unsatisfactory
and meagre, showing that a very small measure of interest was felt in
their success, or that the enterprise was prematurely undertaken. There
is enough, however, to show that the funds failed, that the free schools,
consequently, languished, and finally fell through, and the teachers were
not paid in full.

On the 3d of July, 1843, the City Council, on motion of Dr. B. K. Hart,
appropriated One Hundred Dollars, (an item for Real Estate men!) for the
purchase of block 19, Pope and others' addition. The entire block was
considered worth $200, but Judge Pope very liberally deeded it to the City,

Mr. D. V. Wainright, also, taught a school at the corner of Market and Second
streets, in the year 1838.

In 1838-9, Mrs. Mary D. Bruner taught a school in the stone building that stood
on the present site of Dr. Hez. Williams' residence, and was destroyed by flre
in 1858.

In 183", Miss Sophia Loomis, (now, Mrs. Cyrus Edwards,) taught in the one story
frame building, now belonging to L. Kellenberger, Esq., on the N. W. corner of
Grove and Common streets in Edwards' addition.

In the same year, a Mr. Warner kept a school in a building that stood north of
Salu street, in Stanton's addition.

In 1889, Miss Relief V. Everett, (now, Mrs. J. W. Buffum, of California,) tanght a
lew scholars, in a house still standing in block No. 5, Edwards' addition.

In 18-10, Miss Caroline Loouiis, (now Mrs. 'A. Newman) taught a flourishing school
in the same building.

In 1S41, Mr. D. A. Rich.ardson, from Maine, commenced a school, (or, rather con-
tinued the sume school,) in the same house, and, subsequently removed it to the
large three story frame dwelling, immediately north of the residence of Hon:
Robert Smith. This school was continued about two years.

Between tlie years 18-12 and 1845, a Mr. Haylay taught a school in the northern
part of the Fourth Ward. He died in Alton, a few years ago.

About the same time, Miss Anna Gay, (now Mrs. Jesse Ketchura), taught a
school in a frame house standing on the land of M. G. Atwood, Esq., just north of
his present residence. «

Also, dming the same period, Mr. Britton, an Episcopal clergyman, taugh a
school of ten or twelve scholars, in a siiiall frame building, near the former resi-
dence of the late Judge Bailhache. In consequence of the superior advantages to
be obtained in this school, the sum of ten dollars was charged for tuition, by the
quarter !

In June, 1846, Mr. Utten Smith began a school in the basement of the Episcopal
church, corner of Third and Market streets, which he continued until May, 1855,
when he accepted the office of City Register, which he held for several years. It
may be worthily related of Mr. .Smith, that he acted in the capacity of teacher
thirty-seven and a half years. He taught at Wimbleton Common, Surrey county,
England, twenty.three years, and the residue of the time in Schuyler county
Illinois, and in this City. At his school, in England, he had under his charge
four sons of the celebrated Capt. Marryatt, the novelist; and, also, Hugh Little-
john, eldest sou of Lockhart, son-in-law of Sir Walter Scott.

In the year 1850, Miss Lizzie Stanton, (now Mrs. J. A. Ryrie,) tanght a fine school
in the "Gifford House," on Common street, Middle Alton.

In the year following. Miss Sarah Colby, and others, whose names were not
obtained, taught in the same building.

Also, about the same time. Miss Abbie Chamberlain taught in the building on
the corner of Pleasant and Henry streets.

Alton,] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Ill

for school purposes, for half price. At the same meeting a committee of
four was appointed to consider the expediency of building a school house
for the township, including the city. Messrs, B. B. Barker, T, G, Starr
Dr. Hart, and M. G. Atwood, were appointed said committee.

Nothing seems to have been accomplished towards so laudable an enter-
prise, and, in fact, little was done, worthy mention, in the way of schools,
until the 18th of February, 1845, when a committee of three was appointed
by the Council, to receive proposals for building a house for school pur-
poses. Messrs. Atwood, Hayden, and Scarritt, formed this committee.

On the 18th of the succeeding month, the house was contracted for,
Messrs. Lowe and Parks offering to build it for the sum of §580 70, and
Messrs. Max-sh, Levis and Wooldrige were designated to superintend its
construction.

July 21st, of the same year, Rev. L. S. Williams was employed as
teacher iu this building. School No. 2; (recently taken down and replaced
by the High School Building) and continued in the position until Septem-
ber, 1847, when W. F. Gurnsey superseded him.

December 18th, 1848, Miss L. L. Gurnsey, (now Mrs. James Newman,)
was employed as assistant in the Public School.

School House No. 3, was erected during the year 1851. The cost of con-
.struction was §1,983 20.

Mr. Gurnsey, meanwhile, continued to teach in School No. 2, having as
assistants, successively. Miss Caroline Baker, Miss Rachel Corbett, and
Miss Lizzie Stewart. The dates of their respective terms we are unable to
definitely give.

In February, 1852, school was opened in the new building. No. 3, Mr.
W. F. Gurnsey, as principal, and Mrs. Gurnsey, as assistant, being placed
in charge.

Mr. James Newman, as principal, and Miss Sarah Robinson, as assist-
tant, succeeded to the care of School No. 2, at the same time.

With two buildings, efficient teachers, and a numerous attendance, the
schools seem now to have assumed shape, and importance, and the public
interest was enlisted to a respectable degree.

1853. School house No. 1, was constructed during this year, costing
$4,396 84. School was opened in this building during 1853, George Crego,
as principal, and Miss Lizzie Stewart, as assistant, being placed in charge.
Mr. Newman continued in No. 2. Mr. Gurnsey iu No. 3.

1854. Mr. Newman retired on January 1st of this year from his position
and Mr. John Henry was appointed to till the vacancy.*

*Ai'ter this date the teacherships seem to have been supplied, as follows,
viz:

School No. I— {Grammar DepaHme7U).—QeoTge Crego continued to January,
1855. John Brown succeeded to July, 18S5. C. H. Crowell succeeded to September,

112 A GAZETEER OF AltOn.]

School No. 4,— Built in 1856; cost, nearly $2,300.

This School was opened by a Miss Reed, in September 1856, who taught
about one month, when Miss Lucy A. Foote succeeded, continuing as prin-
cipal to the date of the organization of the Board of Education ; and was.
re-employed by that body, in the same capacity. Miss Laura Clement
assisted about six weeks previous to May, 1858 — Miss Kate Foote succeed-
ing to organization of Board of Education.

School No. 5 — Built in 1856; cost nearly §2,300.

Mrs. A. E. Newman opened the school, as principal, July, 1856, contin-
uing to February, 1857. W. H. Knickerbocker continued to July, 1857.
Mrs. M. F. Martin continued to organization of Board of Education, and
was re-employed by that body. Miss Ellen Pierce acted as assistant from
May, 1858, to the same date; and was, likewise, re-employed, in the same
capacity, by the Board.

1857. J. A. Bruner succeeded to April, 1859. J. E. Pettingill succeeded to the or-
ganization of the Board of Education, when he was succeeded by N. M. Mann.

Second (afterwards "Intermediate"') DepartmetU—yiiss E. B. Stewart continued to
January, 18.>5. Mrs. John Brown succeeded to July, 1855. Miss E. D. Richmond
■succeeded to August, 1857. Miss Kate Foote, teacher, to May, 1858. Miss Mary
lliizard succeeded to the organi7.ation of the Board of Education, when this de-
partment was discontinued.

Third {or Jh^imari/,1 Departtiient—Heems to have hcen organized in August, 1856
Miss Laura Clement having charge to May, 1S57. Miss Mary Hazard succeeded to
May, 185S. Miss Laura Clement succeeded to the organization of the Board of Ed-
ucation, and was succeeded by Miss Hall.

School No. '1.— {Grammar Depart meniy— John Henry, continued to April, 185 J.
J. H. Underwood sufoeeded to September, 1851. G. W. I. Carpenter succeeded to
September, 1S55. M. I. Lee succeeded Ui March, 1857. A. T. Richmond succeeded
to .June, 185T. James Newman succeeded to Februarj', 1858, Burt Newman suc-
ceeded to date of organization of the Board of Education, when he was supersed-
ed l>y J. E. Pettingill.

Primary Department.— For some years no assistants were employed by the School
authorities, but the principals were allowed extra wages, and provided their own
aid.

In this way, among others, Miss Eddy, Miss Rachel Corbet and Miss Carolina
leaker, were employed, but, at what dates, there is nothing on record to show.

Miss Sarah A. Robinson taught during 1833-4. Miss Uoreas Terry, succeeded to
April, 1855. Miss Emma Davis succeeded to Septeniber, 1855. Miss Mary Hopkins
succeeded to April, 1856. Miss M. A. Cross, succeeded to April, 1857. Miss M. E.
Qoodell succeeded to October, 1857. Miss Kate Lee, succeeded to date of organiza-
tion of the Board of Education, and was then succeeded by Miss Mary E.
Robinson.

School No. 3— { Grawi/nar Department.)— V7 . F. Gurnsey continued to February.
1857. James Newman succeeded to July, 1857. W. H. Knickerbocker succeeded to
September, 1857. N. M. Mann succeeded to the date of the Board of Education,
when he was succeeded by Burt Newman.

Primary Department.— "^tS:. W. F. Gurnsey continued to September 1852. Mis.*

Plympton succeeded to June, 1853. Miss Lizzie Stanton succeeded to Decern

iaer, 1854. Mrs. M. I. Lee, iMiss Kate Foote part of the time), succeeded to organ-
ization of Board of Education, and was then succeeded by Mrs. Burt Newman.
Mrs. H. J. Crane acted in the capacity of 2d Assistant from May, 1858, to aam«>
liate.

Alton,] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 113

The Advanced School — Was opened in the basement of the Unitarian
Church, on February 22d, 1858 — Mr. James Newman, principal, Miss M.
E. Richmond, Assistant. Miss E. D. Richmond was added to the teach-
ing force August, 1858— all of these continuing to the organization of the
Board.*

The Colored School— Was instituted in April, 1858 — Mr. John Robin-
son, has been the teacher, in charge up to the present time.

Of the condition, and character of the City Schools during several years
of their growth, we have little, or no, means of ascertaining. Ample pro-
vision in the charter Avas made for their prosperity.

In the year, 1851, which may be looked upon as the date of the new era,
the City Council, by a provision of the 4th section of the School Ordinance
then enacted, appear to have transferred the duties of supervision, and
visitation, of the schools, to a Board of visitors; but the records nowhere
show that the "Annual Meeting" required by the charter was ever held>
or, that the Council until about seven years since, insisted upon a regular
Annual Report fram this Board. Some half-dozen irregular, and exceed-
ingly unsatisfactory exhibits only can be found.

The schools continued under this regime until the organization, by
special Ordinance, of the Board of Education, in 1859. During the years
1853 to 59, inclusive, a stronger interest in the welfare of the schools
seems to have sprung up, and they became the subject of much public
observation. The City Council appears, too, to have suddenly awakened
to a sense of their importance; provisions favorable to their welfare, werp
made by that body, and in short a new impetus was given, to the efFects
of which, much of their present prosperity is i-eferable.

During this period, too, great praise is due to different individuals, w^ho,
whether in private or official capacity, manfully struggling with, and
triumphantly, overcoming all opposition, have labored with indefatigable
zeal for the good of the Schools, and nourished them with that warm sym-
pathy and encouragement, the value of which is not computable in
dollars and cents.

Prominent among these we may mention as the Pioneers of the City
Schools the late Dr. B. K. Hart, M. G. Atwood, Wm. Hayden, I. Scarritt,
Li. Kellenberger, and in later years J. H. Murphy, Rev. S. Y. McMasters,
A. S. Barry, L. S. Metcalf, and many others.

In the year 1859, it was thought best to place the school interests of the
city in the care of an organization whose sole object should be to foster
and preserve them. Several reasons urged this movement. The City

♦In addition to the above, quite a number of others acted in all capacities, in
the schools, but as it was, in most cases, for short periods, and in consequence of
sickness, or absence, of the regiilar teachers, It has been thought unnecessary to
include their names, above. Such were Miss E. Reigart, Miss Atwood, Mr. C. W.
Livings, Miss Mary Robinson, and others.
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114 A GAZETTEER OF [AltOD.

Council, as a body, were always divided in opinions respecting the impor-
tance of the schools. Other, and, to the minds of most, more important,
interests eclipsed that of education, a lukewarm support, or, at most, an
encouragement, fluctuating in degree, and an aid, differing in the mode of
upplication, with each new Council, was all the schools could obtain.

To obviate these inconveniences a Board of Education, composed of
nine men, was created by ordinance of the City Council, passed August
I5th, 1859. The Board met on the 19th of August, and organized by the
election of Mr. Haj'den to the chair, and George S. Kellenberger, as Sup-
rintendent of. Schools, and Secretary.

Such was the origin, and organization, of the Board of Education.

Since then the Board has been changed in number from nine to five (5)
members— with a Saparintendent, who is, as before mentioned, Secratery
of Board; also a School Treasurer, who has charge of all funds belonging
to the School system.

By an amendment of the Charter passed by the Legislature of 1864-5,
authority was granted for the establisliment of High vSehools, and the per-
fection of a general and complete system of graded schools of the first
order. The School Tax was also made by this amendment general and
equal on personal and real-estate for general school purposes.

With the interests of the schools permanently lodged in the hands of a
School Board, and the funds in the hands of a School Treasurer, it is
hoped and believed that the government of the public schools will be de-
veloped into a harmonious and complete system of a high order, and
second to none in the State.

The Board of Education for 1866 consists of Messrs. M. G. Atwood Pres-
ident, John L. Blair, II. Hamlin, D. D. Ryrie and George H. VVeigler.
Mr. Isaac Scarritt Superintendent of the City Schools and Secretary of
lioard has discharged the duties of these offices since June 1863.

The New School Building just erected on the "Heights of Middle-
town" is 77x58 ft., with two wings on either side 8x35. It is three stories
high, the lower being of stone, twelve feet in the clear, surmounted by two
«tories of brick, the second fourteen and the third sixteen feet in the clear.
The main entrance looks to the west, with one corresponding on the east,
both constructed of solid stone work. The first and second floors are di-
vided into four rooms, each with a hall extending the entire length of the
ouilding. The third floor, for the High School Department, also has four
rooms which are so arranged that when required they can all be opened
into one spacious hall. The foundation of the building stands at an eleva-
tion of about two hundred feet above the Mississippi, the summit of the
roof being sixty-four feet above the basement. It is finished with a me-
dillion cornice, and the rooms are supplied with ihe most approved mod-
ern style of school apparatus and furniture. The entire cost of the build-
ing completed is 535,000. Messrs. Armstrong <k Pfeiflfonberger, of this city,
(vere the architects and contractors.

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 115

The Schools aud school buildings are numbered for their respective dis-
tricts.

School No. 1 — with three departments is located on State Street.

SchooC No. 2 — (new building), with three departments, on the block be-
tween Tenth and Eleventh, and Alton and George streets.

School Nu. 3— with two departments is on the corner of Langdon and
Fifth streets.

School No. 4— with two departments, on Common Street; northern part
of Fourth Ward.

School No. 5 — with two departments, is on Walnut Street, near the City
Cemetery.

Colored School — basement of the African Church, corner of George and
Seventh streets.

There is an attendance of about one thousand pupils in all the City

Schools. In addition to these there are the Catholic, German Protestant

and other private^schools, with an attendance of from four to five hundred

pupils.

Young Ladies Academy of the Ursaline Nuns, was founded in the
year 1859. Mother Josephene Bruiding, Superioress. The nuns also con-
duct the Parish Schools of the congregation, amounting in all to two
hundred pupils.

N£\HrSPAP£RS.

The Alton Spectator was established by O. M. Adams and Edward
Breath, at Upper Alton in the month of January, 1«32. April 20, 1832, the
firm was dissolved and Mr. Breath conducted it alone. It was removed to
Lower Alton (now Alton City) October 10, IS'SI. The latest paper on file
with Mr, Breath's imprint, bears date of September 2, 1834. Although his
name does not appear in the Spectator as publisher, yet there is ample
evidence that J. T. Hudson succeeded Mr. Breath as proprietor. From
June 24 to November 25, 1836, it was printed by W. A. Beaty. Eight
numbers were printed by D. Ward. From February 10 to October 19,
1837, it was published by Wm. Hessin and Seth T. Sawyer. And front
October 2(3, 1837, to February 15, 1838, and perhaps longer, it was printed
by Wm. Hessin. In December, 1838, it was published by J. Clark Virgin.
After leaving Alton, Mr. Breath resided many years at Oroomiah, in Per-
sia, where he died a few years ago.

The Alton Telegraph was issued at Alton January 15, 1836, by
Richard M. Treadway and Lawson A. Parks. It gave a warm and hearty
support to the Whig party of that day, which had three candidates in the
field — White, Harrison and Webster. The Democrats supported, and suc-
ceeded in electing, Martin Van Buren.

In the spring of 1836, Samuel G. Bailey, Esq., was admitted as a partner
in the publication of the Telegraph, and thereafter it was published by
Treadway, Parks <fe Bailey. Mr. Bailey, however, never had any control
over tbe editorial department.

During the fall of this year, a great political excitement prevailed in

116 A GAZETTEER OP [Alton.

reference to the right of the people to petition their Representatives in
Congress. John Quincy Adams was the great champion of that right in
the halls of Congress, where he stood almost solitary and alone. The
Telegraph was the only paper at that time, west of Cincinnati, that sup-
ported him in that manly struggle for the right. Recently we have twice
elected a Republican President from the West. Verily, the world does
move !

The publishers of the Telegraph, during their first year in Alton, did a
"■ood business, and no paper in the State exerted a greater, or more ex-
Tended influence than it. It had subscribers in all parts of the State, from
Cairo to Galena.

On the 8th of January, 1837— just one year after his arrival here— Mr. R.
M. Treadway died. Very soon after, Mr. Parks purchased Mr. Bailey's
interest in the concern, and conducted the paper alone, until the month of
May following, when the late and lamented Judge Bailhacbe, purchased
one-half of the establishment. The Telegraph was for sometime thereafter
published by Bailhache <fc Parks, and edited exclusively by the former.

During the vear 1837, on account of the financial crisis, the proprietors
of the Telegraph sunk mone3\ In the spring of 1838, Mr. Parks sold out
liis entire interest in the Telegraph to Mr. Bailhache, who continued its
publication alone a short time. In May, he associated with himself, Mr.
S. R. Dolbee, still retaining the entire editorial control.

From 1837 to 1844, the paper did not do much more than pay its way.

fBut it exerted during the whole time, a good and wide-spread influence,

i not being surpassed by any paper in the State in this respect.

" "January 1850 Mr. Dolbee Avithdrew from the firm, and W. H. Bailhache.

a son of Judge Bailhache, took his place. The paper was then published

by J. Bailhache & Son.

In 1852, Mr. E. L. Baker was associated with the Messrs. Bailhache in
the editorial management of the Telegraph, and soon thereafter purchased
an interest. The name of the firm after that was known as J. Bailhache
«k Co. But previous to this, a tri-weekly had been started.

Tn 1852, the Democratic party, and some other citizens, who consid-
•n-ed the Telegraph too old fogyish— thought they must have a daily.
Thev accordingly commenced making arrangements to start the Daily
Alton Courier, but before the,y had completed them, the Telegraph came
out as a daily.

In July, 1854, Mr. Parks purchased the interest of Judge Bailhache, and
again became connected witii the concern. From that time up to May,
1855, the paper was published by W. H. Bailhache, E. L. Baker and L. A,
Parks, under the firm of E. L. Baker & Co.

During the year 1854, the Nebraska-Kansas bill, repealing the Missouri
Compromise, passed in Congress. The Telegraph from the very begin-
ning of the agitation of that subject, took decided ground against the
measure, as did almost every other Whig paper in the land. And after
:he passage of the bill, the Alton Courier took the same position, as did a
multitude of other influential Democratic papers throughout all the free
States. The conflict and strife of that time ultimately became so absorb-
ing, as to destroy both the Whig and Democratic parties, and finally re-
salted in the re-organization and formation of two great political parties.

The result of this political revolution was, to bring the two daily papers
published in this city, to the support of the same party. Under these cir-
•!um-jtances, after some negotiation, the proprietors of the Telegraph sold
their subscription and good will, to G. T. Brown, proprietor of the Courier.

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 117

After the sale of the paper connected with the Telegraph establishment,
Judge Bailhache and Mr. Parks continued to carrv on a job ofRce, until
the death of the Judge iu the fall of 1857. It was then continued by Mr.
Parks, in connection, for a time, with Mr. Richard Ennis, and afterwards,
with Mr. J. T. Beem, up to 1861, when the Courier ceased to be published.

Messrs. L. A. Parks, Samuel V. Grossman and John T. Beem, then
associated themselves together and revived the Alton Telegraph. This
firm remained together until Mr. Beom withdrew and volunteered to fight
the battles of his country iu the open field. Parks & Grossman continued
together until 1864, when the latter disposed of his interest, and the former
took Thos. S. Pinckard into the firm. Mr. Pinckard remained connected
with the firm until the first of February, 1866, when he sold out his inter-
est and retired. Since that date the Telegraph has been edited and pub-
lished alone by Mr. Parks.*

The AL.TOX Courier, a daily, tri-weekly and weekly journal, was estab-
lished in 1852 by George T. Brown, Esq., a prominent member of the Mad-
ison County Bar and an enterprising and wealthy citizen of Alton. At
that time the only political paper published in the city was the Alton
Telegraph, then, and for many years previous, a leading organ of the
Whig party. The Democracy had long felt the need of a paper that would
reflect their peculiar views, and it was to meet this want that the Courier
was established. It continued to be published in the interest of that party
until 1854, when the famous Nebraska struggle occurred. It then became
what was technically known as "Anti-Nebraska." In 1855 matters had
so changed that the Courier and the Telegraph found themselves co-oper-
ating for the success of the same political principles and the election of the
same candidates. Deeming it unadvisable, under these circumstance, to
continue the publication of both papers, the proprietors entered into ne-
gotiations, which, as above mentioned, resulted in the transfer to the
Courier of the good will and subscription list of the Telegraph, and
thenceforward the Courier, until its suspension, was the only Republican
paper published in the city.

At first, James D. Gamble and John Fitch, Esqs., were associated with
Mr. Brown in its publication. The connection with it of the first named
gentleman was of short duration. Retiring in about a year, he removed
to California and engaged in telegraphic pursuits. Mr. Fitch retained his
interest in the Courier until 1854, when he retired, and soon after became
editor of the Alton National Democrat, which was established about that
time as an organ of the Democracy proper, the Courier being no longer
regarded as such in consequence of its course on the Nebraska question.

•Mr. P. was born and raised in Mecklenburg county. North Carolina. At the age
of twenty, he removed to St. Louis, where he remained until January 8th, 1836,
when, as before stated, he settled in Alton. He lias probably been engaged longer
in the printing business thau any other man iu Illinois.

118 A GAZETTEER OP [AltOQ-

Mr. Brown now became sole proprietor and publisher of the Courier, and
so continued until January 1st, ISfiO, when he transferred it to B. J. F.
Hanna and S. V. Grossman, who published it for some months under the
firm name of Hanna <fe Crossmau. In May, 1860, they associated with
them Messrs. Benj. Teasdale and B. P. Webster, and the style of the firm
was changed to Hanna, Crossman <fc Co. The senior partner had for some
years been principal editor under Mr. Brown's proprietorship, but under
the new anuusement, Mr. Web&ter became managing editor and as such
conducted il tiirough the campaign of ISGJ. In December of that year he
retired, and the paper was continued by the remainingpartners untilJan-
uary liOth, 1861, when its publication was finally suspended.

From its very beginning the Courier occupied a prominent position in
the front rank, of journalism, and soon came to be regarded as the leading
paper of Soutliorn Illinois. Politically it was always a success. Financi-
allv it was ultimately a failure, though for some years it was a prosperous
anil monev-making enterprise. The causes whicli involved it and finally
lead to its'suspension, are well known to those conversant with the history
of Alton for the last ten yeiirs, but it is not within the scope of this work
to detail them here. The Courier always professed to be Democratic in
principle and spirit, even after it had ceasoil to be the organ of the Dem-
ocratic party. In 18.')4, it supported the "Anti-Nebraska" ticket. In 1856,
it advocated the election of General Fremont to the Presidency, and ever
afterwards was a lirm, consistent and un-compromising Republican
journal.

No historv of the ('ourier would be complete without some metion of
the building from which it wiis issued during the latter years of its exis-
tence. In 1856 Mr. Brown, finding the premises then occupied by him
much too small for his growing business, erected at a very large expense,
u magnificent four story building, with a basement, for his use. this he
fitted up in the most })erfectand tlu)rough manner, making it in all respects
a model printing establishment, the finest in the State, and almost without
a rival in tlu- West. The Republican ofiice at St. Louis was the only o ne
that could compare with it, and even that was inferior in many particu-
ulars. This building was subsequently occupied by the Alton Telagraph,
which was revived upon the suspension of the Courier, and still stands an
ornament to the citv and a monument of the enterprise and public spirit
of its builder. It is now owned by the Illinois Mutual Insurance Com-
pany who will so<)n lo<:ate their <»rtices ii^ it.

Thk Alton Nationai. Dk-mociiat was established in 1854, as the Demo-
cratic organ of this City and of Madison County. The Alton Courier, up
to that period, had been so considered, but the test of the "Nebraska Bill"
now arose in the Democratic party, and the Courier went "Anti-Nebraska. ' '
The Democrat was started by Geo. M. Thompson, Esq., as publisher and
proprietor, and John Fitch, Esq., as editor. It was a small sheet, pub-
lished weekly, and its sole purpose was to sustain the Democratic party,
during that important political crisis. Mr. Thompson withdrew from the
paper, after a few months operations, to return to his home in the State of
New York, where his presence, as an only son, was demanded by his
father's old age— who was a wealthy farmer. The paper now fell into the
hands of its editor, then a successful practising Attorney-at-Law. He
carried on its publication as a weekly for eome time, when increase of

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 119

business demanded changes, and a daily issuo was commenced, and the
weekly issue was enlarged to a "double medium," its present size. New
presses and steam power were purchased, and ihe establishment became one
of the notable institutions of the city, under the charge of Messrs. .John
and T. S. Fitch. In 1839 the latter retired and entere i upon bu.siness in
Chicago, the former continuing sole editor and proprietor, gave
his undivided time and attention to the business. A new building
had been erected by Mr. Fitch, for the printing business, and the estab-
lishment had been removed into it precisely one week, when the whole
concern, of building, presses, types, etc., was demolished by the terrible
tornado of the 6th of June, IS 50. Mr. Fitch announced his final retirement
as an editor and publisher, and there was a lapse in the publicaticn of the
paper for a few weeks, when it was revived by Robert P. Tansey, with a
fine outfit of new presses and types. Mr. K. P. Tansey continued to pub-
lish the paper for a short time, when it passed into the hands of Mr. Wm.
T. Brock. From him it passed under the management of Wm. T. Dow-
dall, who sold it on the 1st ol December, 1864, to its present proprietor
John C. Dobelbower. Under his management it had proved a success,
until, on the night of the 8th and 9th of February last it was totally des-
troyed by fire. After much labor the oflice of the Alton Democrat was
again organized. Upon the 17th of March, 1866, its Daily and Weekly
issue was resumed in an enlarged form with many improvements, and it
now bids fair to be a successful and remunerative undertaking. The
political status of the paper is Democratic, giving, at the same time, a
hearty support to the elforts of President Johnson to effect a .speedy resto-
ration of the Union with all the rights and equality of the States unim-
paired.

The Illinois TempkranckHkralu, monthly, by A.W. Corey, was com-
menced at Alton in is:^6 and continui^d about six years. It had a oirculi/-
t«d of from six to eight thou-saiid.

The Alton Obsekvkr, by Rev. E. P. Lovejoy, was published in 1836
and 1837.

The Alton Commercial "rAZiriTK, Samuel S. Brooks and John H. Pet-
lit, editors, appeared in 1839. This was au ably conducted paper and
•jxerted a wide influence in the interest of the Democratic party.

The Sucker, printed by Parks & Beaty, and edite<l by "Ourselves,"
was published in 1840. This was a Harrison Campaign paper, and had a
large circulation. "Ourselves" were William S. Lincoln, John Lincoln
and Junius Hall.

The Presbytery Reporter, a religious maganine, was commenced in
May, 1815. The first year only two numbers were issued; one of eight, the
athor of sixteen pagas, distributed gratuitously. From May, 1847, to May,

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1850, it was published quarterly, sixteen pages in each number, and at
25 cents per annum. From May, 1850, until November, 1854, it was pub-
lished bi-monthly at 50 cents per annum. The subscription list then was
transferred to the Chicago Evangelist. Its publication was resumed at Alton
in May, 1855. In 1850 it was enlarged to its present size. Since July, 1856,
it has been issued monthly, and as the organ of the Presbyteries of the
Illinois and Peoria Synods (N. S.) Edited by Rev. A. T. Norton; printed
by L. A. Parks.

Western Cumberland Presbyterian. — This paper was first issued in
Juno, 1862. It was intended to supply a demand occasioned by the salt
and removal of the St. Louis Observer to the East, leaving all the north-
west part of the Church without a medium of communication at home.
It is printed weekly at §2.50 per annum in advance, on a double medium
sheet with new type and in handsome style. It is devoted to religion,
morality, Church enterprise and general information. This paper was
founded and has been ever edited and published by its present proprie-
tor, J. B. Logan, a minister of the Gospel of the Cumberland Presby-
terian Church. It has lately been furnished with a new dress, and is
rapidly increasing in circulation throughout the entire West.

The Varwarts (Progress) was established in 1852 by P. Stibolt and V.
Walter. In 1854 Mr. Stibolt removed with the paper, press, &c., to Galena,
111. It was published in the interest of the Democratic party.

The Illinois Beobachter, a weekly German paper, devoted to politics,
literature and agriculture, published in Alton, was started in 1856 by John
Reis. It was strictly Democratic, of the Douglas School. After the deatli
of the proprietor, John Reis, in March, l«6:5, V. Walter becamf-
owner, who changed the politics of the paper into RepuVjlican, defending
the administration in its endeavor to restore the then endangered Union by
force of arms, and urged the emancipation of the negroes, claiming that
the Union can only be established and successfully maintained on the basis
of equality. In the Presidential campaign of 1864, it was a strong sup-
porter of John C. Fremont. One month before the election V. Walter
sold oat his intefe.st to G. H. Weigler, who continued the paper without
change until February 8th, 18'J6, when the office with its contents wat
destroyed by fire. Since then it has not been revived.

The Free Press, a German Campaign paper, was established by Dr.
Canesius and transferred to Christian Schneider in the summer of 1858,
and continued about one year.

Printing Establishments.— The "Telegraph" and "Democrat" each
have a good outfit of type, and two power presses, for general book and
job work.

The *'W. C, Presbyterian" has a supply of type used in the composition
of its own columns.

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 121

There is also the Book and Job Priutiug Establishment of S. V. Cnoss-
MAN <fe Co.. over Lee A Chouteau's Book Store, on Third street, with a full
supply of material for Book, Pamphlet, Bill-Head, Card and, in fact, all
kinds of printing. We can here mention their facilities for doing first
class work, but the evidence la best obtained from their wide circle of
friends and patrons. The principal, Mr. S. Y. Grossman, a practical
printer of twenty-three years experience is well and favorably known
among the professional and business men of this vicinity. The typogra-
phy and presswork of this Gazetteer was executed by Messrs. S. V. C.
&Co.

SOCIETIES.

A. F, AND A. Masons. — The historj'^ of Free Masonry in Madison county
seems to have commenced in Alton, by the organization of Franklin
Lodge No. 25* in 1837, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Mis-
souri — there being at that time no Grand Lodge in the State of Illinois.
The Franklin Lodge continued under this jurisdiction until 1844, when it
was received under the care of the newly formed Grand Lodge of Illinois.
It w^as, however, moved from Alton City to Upper Alton in 1843, where,
from that time to the present, it has continued to flourish under the care
and watchfulness of true-hearted Masons. Its numbers have at all times
been respectably large, and composed of the best citizens of that part of
the county. This Lodge has established and maintained a school for the
education of needy children of the Order, and it may be safely said that
no Masonic institution has ever been more faithful in the fulfillment of all
its obligations to the destitute members, widows and orphans among
them than Franklin Lodge of Upper Alton.

A chapter of Roj^ul Arch Masons was chartered in Upper Alton under
the name of Howard Chapter No. 8, which was, by mutual agreement, re-
moved to Alton City, November, 1851.

For about one year from the removal of Franklin Lodge to Upper Alton
in 1843, there was no Lodge in the city; but in the spring of 1844 a number
of devoted Masons, among whom were Hon. John Bailhache, an old and
highly respected citizen; Samuel G. Bailey, Esq., one of the first settlers
of the city; David Allen, f a gentleman who had then just removed to this
city, engaged in the mercantile trade, and who was named as first mas-
ter, together with a number of other Masons, petitioned to the Grand
Lodge for the charter of Piasa Lodge No. 27, which was granted October
9, 1844. This Lodge has continued from that time to increase in numbers,
in friends, and in usefulness, exemplifying, in its membership, the tenets

•The Charter member of Franklin Lodge were Jacob C. Bruner, Samuel C. Price,
Jabez Carter, J. A. Langdon, John A. Maxey, H. S. Summers, J. D. Combs, A. Hart
Charles Howard and R. McFarland. Charles Howard was the lirst master.

tThese three have since died respected and lamented by all who knew them.
17—

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of the Order— "Brotherly Love Relief and Truth." So great was the in-
crease in numbers that the friends of the oraft judged it best, for the in-
terest of the Order, that another Lodge should be formed, and the result
has since proved the wisdom of the enterprise. Hence, a new Lodge
was chartered, under the name of Alton Lodge No. 284, October 6, 1858,
and from that time it has continued under the watchful care of faithful
officers, who have so wisely managed its affsiirs, and performed its work
90 skillfully that its usefulness is equal to any Lodge under this jurisdic-
tion.

By the influence of these two Lodges, a sentiment so favorable to Free
Masons pervaded the community, that it became manifest another Lodge
was needed. Consequently, in October, 1859, one year from the date of
the charter of Alton Lodge, Erwin No. 315 was chartered, under the care of
brethren of German nationality, and has been managed with that skill
and judgment which commends it to the approbation of the craft. Its
numbers and influence are respectably large.

These three Lodges are all working together in harmony for the spread
of Masonic principles, and for the diffusion of Masonic benevolence;
among them there is no contention, except that noble contention, or
rather emulation, which can best work or best agree, "thereby showing
to the community how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in
unity."

The higher orders of the craft are well represented here. Howard
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons No. 8, as has been stated, was removed to
this city November 28, 1851.* Its name was changed in April, 1852, to
Alton Chapter. It has been in charge of zealous and skillful officers, who
are unsurpassed in the correctness of their work and care for the honor of
the institution. Its membership is large.

There was established Feb. 24th, 1853, a Council of Royal and Select
Masters, Alton No. 3, by charter from the Grand Council of Kentucky.f

There is also a Commandery of Knight Templers here, charter dated
September 19, 1853, under the name of Belvidere Commandery No. 2.%

*The names of those who have offlciated as High Priests in the Alton R. A. C.
since its removal to Alton, are Geo. T. Brown, J. W. Schweppe, M. M. Dutro, \V.
H. Turner, (two terms,) J. H. Hibbard, J. M. Pearson, (four years,) C. W. Dimmnck.
I two years,) A. Milne and B. H. Croft.

James W. Stewart has been Secretarj- since December, ISfti.

tThe following named members have oflaciated as T. I. G. Masters; George T.
Krown, J. H. Hibbard (two terms,) \V. H. Turner, John Trible and John M. Pear-

iiOU.

tThe following named gentlemen were the Charter Members of Belvidere Com-
mandery, viz: Josiah Hunt, 'G. C.,) J. B, J. Kirkham, fG.,) J. W. Schweppe, (Prel.1
Wra. H. Turner. (J. W.,) assisted by Sir Knights J. T. Jones, D. C. Tuttle, C. Levy,
M. J. Xoyes and W. R. Warren from other commanderies.

The Eminent Commanders since the date of the charter to the present have
been Josiah Hunt, (two years,) J. W. Schweppe, B. F. Barry, D. C. Martin, James

Alton,] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 123

This institution is now, and has been from the first, also under the man-
agement of skilful and zealous officers. Its membership is respectable in
numbers and high in moral and social standing, and, as a consequence, it
has been steadily growing in favor with the craft.

From the first establishment of any Masonic organization in this city,
they have held a high rank in the favor of the whole community. This
has arisen from the watchful and zealous care by which the portals of
each one has been guarded, and by the liberal and judicious manner in
which Masonic benevolence has been distributed. The funds of all these
bodies, have from the first been ample, and have been disposed of in a
manner that has been approved by all. It has never been a prime object
with the members of the craft to increase in numbers merely, but only
so fast as they could add to the moral worth and social character of the
institution. It has ever been a cardinal principle with the craft in this
vicinity to adhere strictly to the "ancient land marks of the Order," The
work has been performed entirely in accordance with the ancient
usages of the Order, and in strict conformity to the instructions of the
Grand Lodge; while every thing appearing like inovation has been most
rigidly avoided. T. S.

The Indepedent Order op Odd Fellows, was first introduced into
the State of Illinois by the organization of Western Star Lodge No. 1, at
Alton in Madison County,— the precise date we are unable to give, but be-
lieve it was during the year 1837. This Lodge was shortly followed by
Alton Lodge No. 2, and Clark Lodge No. 3, in the adjoining county of
Bond, at Greenville, and by others at Jacksonville and Galena. A Grand
Lodge for the State, was instituted at Alton, in August 1888. Keeping
pace with the fast times "prevailing in this section at that period, we find
thai the order in Alton, owing to extravagance in expense, and other
causes, not necessary to mention, was unable to maintain itself, and
ceased to work in October, 1839. To Past Grand Sire Wildey, (now deceas-
ed) the venerable founder of the order in the United States, were the
Order indebted for its introduction in this State. His visit to Alton and
other points; his labors in the cause to which he devoted his life is well
remembered by some of the older citizens of Madison County. The only
members of the order now living, who took part in this early introduc-
tion of the order in Madison County, are John R. Woods, now a resident
of Winchester, James E. Starr, John R. Batterton and John P. Ash, now
residing in Alton and its vicinity. Of the Charter members, of No. 2, the
only ones living, to the knowledge of the writer, are Hon. John M. Krum,
now a citizen of St. Louis, and James E. Starr.

Newman, James H. Hibbard, (two years,) D. C. Martin, Lorenzo D. Cleveland,
Charles Wellington Dimmock and John Miles Pearson, the present incumbent.
Henry N. Pierson has served as Recorder since September 24, 1860.

124 A GAZETTEER OF [Alton.

The good seed however, sown here, scattered and took a deep hold in
good ground, so that the order has maintained itself ever since; Clark
Lodge No. 3, at Greenville having continued to work from its organization
to the present time. With the suspension of the Lodges at Alton the
Grand Lodge of the State also ceased work, and it was not until March
16th, 1842, that it was re-organized; and from that period it has continued
to flourish, and has realized tlie sunguine expectation of its friends.

Western Star Lodge, owing to financial difficulties was never re-open-
ed, and never can be, for its original members if not departed this life are
scattered.

The encampment branch of the order was also instituted at Alton, about
July nth, 183S, and of its originial members, the only one living is James
E. Starr.*-

With the downfall of the Lodges in Alton, the encampment had to fol-
low, and it was not until June 28, 1830, that it was ro-oponed by the pres-
ent Grand Sire Isaac M. Veitch, of St. Louis, and from that date it has
done n good work.

At the present writing (August, 1866,) the Lodges existing in the County
are Alton No, 2, of Alton. Neilso7i No. 25 at Troy. Madison No. 43, at
CoUinsville. Edwardsville No. 46, at Edwardsville. Six Mile No. 87, at
Venice, and Germania No. 299, at Alton; the latter being instituted Decem-
ber 31st, 1861.

Of Encampments, Wildcy, No. 1, at Alton, and Barry, No. 31, at Vinice.

Were we to write of the Order, in the State, with its some two hundred
and fifty working Lodges, with its membership of some nine thousand,
whose contributions for the releif of its members has distributed some
$13,000, and whose revenue foots up nearly $70,000, the task although no
pleasanter, would show more favorably.

Odd Fellowship points proudly to its record of the past, all over our
country. Would you know it, seek it, from its membership; ask it from
its thousands of members, who were with our Army of the *'Union."
Would you know the good it has done and is still accomplishing, ask the
widow and the orphan, enfolded bj^ its protecting arm. Well may "old
Madison" be proud, that within its borders, the grain was planted, which
has increased more than a hundred fold. May the future Historian for
the County be able to recite, that every village sustains its Lodge of Odd
Fellows, and every hamlet contains within its walls the votaries of the
Order. B.

*air. Starr is the oldest living member of this branch of the Order in the State;
.still holding his interest in the Order and having filled all the high offices, both
in the Grand Lodge and the Encampment of the State, and is at present the
Grand Treasurer of the Grand Encampent. His present residence is in Jersey
Ckjunty.

Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 125

MISCEIiLANEOUS.

Thb Fibb Department consists of one Hook and Ladder and two
Engine Companies. John Seaton, Chief Engineer.

Engine Company No. 1 was originally organized February 12th, 1835.
Re-organized 1857. This is a chartered company, and have an Engine
"Allona" — also a Hose Cart and Tender. The Engine House is substan-
tially built of brick, two stories high. The second floor is occupied by a
hall and reading room, handsomely fitted U]>. The reading room, open
each evening, is supplied with several newspapers and the leading period-
icals of the country. It is a note-worthy fact that the first Government
Bonds sold in Alton were purchased by this Company.

Washington, No. 2, was organized in 1858, and has also a Hose Cart and
Tender, with a two story Engine House and Hall.

Lafayette Hook and Ladder Company, was organized about eight years
since, and has a complete outfit. There are about one hundred and
twenty-five members of the department. The "Pioneer" Engine was
made for the City in 1833, and is still in possession of the Department. It
is the oldest fire engine in the State.

Alton Libbabt Association was organized in 1852, and recently re-
organized. The Library contains many valuable works on History and
Biography, Modern and Ancient; Travels, Voyages, Natural History,
Poetry, Arts, Sciences, Religion and Politics.

It is located in the City Building. John W. Ash, Libarian.

Alton Silvee Cobnet Band.— This Band was organized in connection
with Alton Jaeger Military Company in 1853. In 1859 the Band was re-
organized, and in the spring of 1861, purchased a set of nine silver instru-
ments. In 1865 this set of instruments was sold and a new outfit purchas-
ed. The Band at present consists of nine members, three of whom be-
longed at the time of the first organization.

The Bluff City Band was organized in August, 1865, by the follow-
ing persons: Samuel H. Maleom, Thomas H. Perrin, Uel 8. Murphy,
Isaac C. Price, Edward P. Greenwood, Chas. Rader, John M. Logan, and
Wm. A. Murphy. The following have since joined, viz. : Wm. Smith,
Robert B. Smith, Geo. E. Johnson, and Wm. Boswell.

The Active Base Ball Club was organized in the latter part of July
of the current year. Wm. D. Perrin, President, and E. B. Parke, Secre-
tary.

German Turnverein, a gymnastic organization, was established in
1855. Its social entertainments and Saengerkoor were very popular under
the leadership of B. Walter. The outbreak of the war in 1861 broke the
company up, most of the members joining the army. In 1864 it was or-
ganized anew, and is at present in a prosperous condition; has about
sixty members and a school of instruction.

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Kranken UNTEBSTUETZUNa Verein, a German organization for
mutual aid and care for the sick, began in 1854. This society consists of
about sixty members, and pays $3.00 weekly to each member when sick,
or unable to work. When desired, two members are detailed each day to
wait on the sick. In cases of death $15.00 are paid by the society toward
the funeral expenses. The contributions of each member are 25 cents per
month. This society has already proven its benevolence to many. By a
true system of economy in their management, they have several hundred
dollars in the treasury.

At.TON ScHUETZRN Vbrein— a company of riflemen for the practice of
target shooting, numbers some forty members. It has just been organ-
ized.

Cemetekies.— The Alton Cemetery was incorporated March 1st, 1846.
The grounds were formerly the property of Major Hunter, and a portion
of them had been used for burial purposes during many previous years.
The Cemetery is located in the Eastern portion of the City and tastefully
arranged and adorned with trees, evergreens etc., with many fine monu-
ments, tablets and tombstones, includes three blocks. Three additional
blocks are about being added. Mr. William Brudon, the Superintendent,
has kept a record of burials since 1851, which up to July, 1866, contains
two thousand eight hundred and two names.*

The Catholic Cemetery located some distance north of the City
limits, occupies commodious grounds, handsomely arranged. There are
nearly or quite as many buried here as in the City Cemetery since its
location. Many of the graves are adorned with fine and tastefully finished
monuments.

*Among the dwellers in this "buried city of the dead," who had lived beyond
the three score years aud ten allotted to man, we find the names of Mr. James
Buckley, aged eighty-four years, buried JIarch, 1860; Mrs. Sarah Heskell, aged 73,
January, 1833; Mrs. Ann Parks, aged 81, buried 1862; Mr. V. Seely, 72; Mr. Robert
Nixon, 84, and Col. S. H. Long, 79, buried 1864; Mr. Eli Hawley, 92, buried 1850; Mr.
Wm. G. Pinckhard, 73; Andrew Leibert, 80, and Mrs. Margaret Brown, 88, buried
March, 1866. The remains of Rev. E. P. Lovejoy lie entombed within this Ceme-
tery. An association has been formed for the purpose of erecting a monument
to his memory.

UPPER ALTON.

Upper Alton is located on the high rolling timber land in the rear of the
city of Alton, two miles from the Mississippi river. The situation is a
dry, healthy, pleasant and desirable one, especially for family residence.
The town was laid out by Joseph Meacham, an emigrant from the State of
Vermont, in the year 1817. Several additions have since been made to the
original town plat, so that the present limits embrace the south-west
quarter of section six and the whole of section seven, town five, range
nine.

ShurtleflF College (named after one of its early friends and munificent
donors. Dr. Benjamin ShurtlefiF, of Boston,) is located within the limits
of the town. It is a popular and flourishing Institution under the charge
of the Baptist denomination. Dr. D. Read, a talented and popular
divine, stands at the head of an equally able and popular faculty.*

*In June, 1831, Rev. Jonathan Going, of Worcester, Mass. was sent by Baptists
ill the East to look after the interests of education connected with that denomi-
nation in the West.

He visited Illinois with a view to aid in the origin and permanent establish-
ment of an Institution of Learning, whose primary design should be tlie educa-
tion of tlie rising ministry in this great Western Valley.

In company with Benjamin F. Edwards, M. D., of Edwardsviile, and Rev. J. M.
Peck, of Rock Spring, Illinois, he visited the Edwardsviile Association, which
held its session in 1831, in Upper Alton.

Rev. J. M. Peck, for some years previous, had conducted, with varied success,
n Seminary of learning, at Rock Spring, looking directly to the Theological train-
ing of the Ministry, and he contended, that Rock Spring Seminary, should receive
the co-operation and material aid of the friends in the East, and thus be made to
meet the increasing demands of the West for Ministerial Education. Dr. Ed-
wards, on the other hand, who was a Trustee, and an earnest friend of Rock
Spring Seminary, had become perfectly satisfied, before the visit of Dr. Going in
1831, that Rock Spring did not possess the advantages requisite to make it the site
for such an Institution of Learning. He had already expressed his preference for^
and had used his influence in favor of its location in what is now called "Middle
Alton." At this time, there resided in Alton and its immediate vicinity, a num-
bf>r of liberal minded and large hearted gentlemen, whose attention had been
directed to the importance and necessity of such on enterprise, and who had
taken incipient measures to found an Institution of Learning, which they hoped
would finally develop into a college. These measures assumed no very definite
form, until the visit of Dr. Going, in 1831, who became satisfied that Alton had
advantages possessed by no other point in the West, located .on "Free Soil.'

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There are also free schools iu the town with able and competent teachers

The moral and religious character of the people will compare favorably
with any vilage in the State, of its size and business. The cheapness of
land, and facilities for acquiring a thorough education is not excelled, and
most probably, not equalled, by any other place in the West.

It was in Upper Alton that the first Washingtonian Temperance Society
was formed, which sent out lecturers to the various parts of the State, and
to Iowa; forming other societies of a like character, by which a great
amount of good was eflFected, and which is apparent even to this day in
many places.

The mercantile business done here is only of a retail character. There

He assured Mr. Peck that his opposition to Alton as the site of the contemplated
Institution, was untenable, and must be abandoned.

Aft€r consultation witli Dr. Edwards, George Smith, Deacon Haskell, Stephen
Griggs and others, the very spot on which the college now stands, was selected by
Dr. Going as the site of the Seminary, provided, the title to the soil could be pro-
cured. Such title was obtained through the agency of Gov. Ninian Edwards.

On the fourth day of June, 1832, Alton Seminary assumed "a habitation and a
name;'' by the organization of a Board of Trustees, consisting of Dr. B. F. 'EA-
wards Rev. Hubbel Loomls, Enocli Long, Esq., Dea. William Manning, and Stephen
Griggs, Esq. On the seventli day of July following, George Smith, Esq., and Hon.
t^yrus Edwards, signed the original articles of Association, and assumed in all re-
spects equal responsibilities.

All these gentlemen were members of the Baptist Church, or Baptists in relig-
ious beleif except Enoch Long, who was a Presbyterian. The Seminary thus
originated, was placed under the direct and almost exclusive control of Rev. Hub-
bel Loomis, who wath his family had recently emigrated from New England.
From the very inception of the enterprise in June, 1832, until his resignation in
June, 1836, four years, the entire management of the school, even to the employ-
ment of Assistants, was entrusted to Mr. Loomis.

Lands.— On the very day tbat the Board of Trustees was organized, June 4, 1832,
arrangements were made to purchase three hundred and sixty-two acres of land,
embracing a tract of one hundred and twenty-two acres on which the College
now stands, and three eighty acre tracts entered by H. Loomis, and held by him
in trust for the College. To enter this two hundred and forty acres, Mr. Loomis
advanced the money, three liundred dollars, and held in reserve for a considerable
time, six hundred dollars more to purchase other lands for the College, which the
Trustees unfortunately failed to invest. As an evidence of the wisdom of the
plan of investing largely in lands for the benefit of the College, so strenu-
ously advocated by Mr. Loomis, it may be noted, that previous to the first day of
December, 193.5, three thousand five hundred dollars had been realized from the
sale of lots. A subsequent exhibit showed forty-one lots and sixteen acres of
land sold fiom the one hundred and twenty-two acre tract, for five thousand one
hundred and fifty-seven dollars, leaving still unsold, forty acres, and twenty-seven
lots, worth several thousand more.

To the unwearied labors, self-sacrificing spirit and financial management of
Rev. H. Loomis, including loans of money made by him, the CoUege Is indebted
largely for its present prosperity.

Charter secured and accepted.— In 1835, at the session of the Illinois General As-
semblj-, Hon. Cyrus Edwards, by dint of immense labor and "log-rolling," com-
bining the educational interests of other portions of the State, and also of the
other religious denominations, procured a College Charter. The bill under which
the charter was granted was sufficiently liberal in its provisions, to permit the

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are several dry goods, and family grocery stores, one hardware and one
drug store, which do a good retail business.

The manufacturing business is vei-y considerable, particularly the pot-
ter's ware, brickmaking, &c. An abundance of the finest clay for brick,
is here found; as well as clay suitable for potter's ware, in the vicinity.
All kinds of stone ware, stone pipe, for conveying water under ground,
and stone pumps are manufactured here in large quantities, and sent out
in all directious, by land and water. There are from six to eight potteries
in constant blast, three of them do salamander work, and one does terra
cotta work; all of which is made profitable to the proprietors. In addi-
tion there are saddle and harness shops, blacksmith, wagon, buggy and
other mechanical shops.

establishment of any number of Colleges, under the control of any religious
denomination.

In this charter, a Theological Department was carefully and positively prohibi-
ted. Two agencies operated to produce this prohibition. In the first place, the
Baptists of Illinois were largely Antinomian and Anti-mission, and consequently
possessed an inexorable hatred and holy horror of ministerial culture acquired in
the schools. If a minister could master "Dilworth's Spelling Book," if he could
read the New Testament, and line a hymn, he was far more likely, if successful
in winning souls to Christ, to glorify the grace of God, than if he had enjoyed the
opportunities for liberal culture.

Politicians too, then as now, were exceedingly jealous of the rights and liberties
of the people. They professed to believe that theological instruction, was but
another name for religious proscription, and Mas an immediate and designed,
though covert purpose of establishing at no distant day, "State Religion," to the
utter extinction of all "Religious Toleration."

Under this charter, accepted March 6th, lS:i5, the "Trustees of Alton Seminary,"
were incorporated under the designation of "The Trustees of Alton College,
Illinois." Of this Board, Rev. Hubbel Loomis wius chosen i'resident, and Stephen
Griggs, Secretary. At a meeting of the Board March 6, 183-5, Rev. J. M. Peck,
George Haskell and Alfred W. Cavarly, were added to the Board.

Buildings.— The first building erected was the "Academic Hall," built of brick,
two stories high. On the first floor were the Chapel and Library, on the second
floor were two rows of small, dark, ill-constructed, poorly ventilated dormitories
or students. This building has since been remodeled more in accordance with
the demands of modern taste, and serves the purpose of a Chapel.

The second building was of stone— a main building and two wings ; the main
building was thirty-eight by forty-two feet, two stories high, besides basement
and attic. It was built at a cost of four thousand three hundred dollars. The
Trustees gave it the modest name of "Seminary Hall and Refectory," perhaps
because orginally a "Refectory" was a hall or apartment in Convents and Monas-
teries, where a moderate repast was taken.

The third building is the present College edifice— one hundred and twenty feet
in length and forty-four feet in width, with a hall running the entire length of
the building, crossed by a transverse hall through the centre. It is built of brick,
with stone foundation. It is four stories high, and was intended to furnish six-
teen students' rooms on each floor making sixty-four rooms. Several of these
rooms have, however, in a number of instances been thrown in to one, for
"Librarj'," Cabinet, Recitation Rooms, and rooms for "Societies."

ShurtleflT College has outgrown its buildings. A building larger, more corn-
modious, and more in harmony with the architectural taste of the present age, is

18—

130 A GAZETTEER OF [U. AltOD.

In the year 1822 a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons was organized
and installed, called "Olive Branch Lodge, Henry H. Snow being the first
Master. It was the first Lodge in this part of the State; since that time
two other lodges and a Masonic Chapter, and also a temple, and division
of the Sons of Temperance have been organized.

In the year ISIS a post oflice was established here; Dr. Augustus Lang-
worthy, an early emigrant from Vermont, was the first Post Master. The
office was supplied with a weekly mail, carried on horseback, on a mail
route from Carlyle, 111., to St, Charles, Mo,, crossing the river at Alton;
this office was then called Alton. In the year 1832 Rev. B. Maxey, who

an imperative necessity, and the corner stone of a new edifice, one hundred and
eighty-five feet in length by eighty-one feet in width has already been laid, four
stories liigh, to be built of Alton lime stone, material as Arm and durable as can be
found in the Mississippi Valley. This building is to be speedily erected.

Faculli/.—'Rev. Hubbel Loomls had exclusive control of the school from its in-
ception, June, 1832, to his resignation in June, 1836.

FROM. PRESIDENTS. TO.

183-5 Rev. Washington Leverett, A. M., Ex Officio 1841

1841 Rev. Adiel Sherwood, D. D 184o

1846 Rev. Washington Leverett, A. M., £x. Officio 1849

1850 Rev. Norman N. Wood, D. D l§5o

18.S5 Rev. R. Y. McMastei-s, L. L. D., pro. tempoi-e 1856

1856 Rev. Daniel Read, L. L. D., present incumbent

PROFESSORS.

1841 Rev. Washington Leverett, A. M., Mathematics and Natural Phil-
osophy* 1853

1841 Rev. /enas B. Newman, A. M.. Oratory, Rhetoric anil Belles Lettres 1844

1841 Rev. Warren Leverett, A. M., Latin and Greek Languages 1853

1847 Rev. Krastus Adkins, A.M., Oratory, Rhetoric and Belles Lettres 18.t3

18.53 Rev. Erastns Adkins, A. M., Latin and Greek Languages 1855

1853 Rev. Justus Bulkley, A. M., Mathematics and Natural Philosophy 185.3

1853 Orlando L. Castle, A. M., Oratory, Rhetoric and Belles Lettres*

18.55 Rev. Wa.shington Leverett, A. M., Mathematics and Natural Phil-
osophy*

185.5 Oscar Howes, A. M., Latin and Greek Languages and Literature*

1856 Ebenezer Marsh, Jan., A.M., Ph. Dr. Chemistry, Geology and Min-
eralogy*

IS&J Rev. Edward C. Mitchell, A M., Biblical Studies and Sacred Rhe-
toric*

1864 Rev. Robert E. Pattison, D. D., Systematic Tlieology and History ot

Doctrines* •

1864 Rev. Justus Bulkley, D. D.. Profe.ssor of Church History and Church

Polity*

186.5 Rev. Warren Leverett, A. M., Associate Professor of Ancient Lan-
guages*

1865 Rev. O. L. Barler, A. M., Phonography, and Principal of Commercial

Department*

PRINCIPALS OF THE PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.

1834 .John Ru.ssell, L. L. D 1835

18*5 Rev. Zenas B. Newman, A. M 1840

1838 Rev. Samuel R. Allavd, L. L. D 1839

1839 Rev. Warren Leverett, A. M 1841

1846 Rev. Justus Bulkley, A. M 1849

1849 William Cunningham, A. M 1^

1850 Philip P. Brown, Juu 18o3

1853 .James R. Kav, M. D 1834

1854 Rev. Elihu J. Palmer 18o5

18-55 William A. Castle 185*»

1856 Rev Warren Leverett, A. M 186.-J

1865 Edward A. Haight*

^Present incambeats.

U. Alton,] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 131

was one of the early circuit preachers in Virginia, and who had emigrated
to Ohio, and then to Illinois, was appointed postmiister by John McLain
then Post Master General. The name of the office was changed to that
of Salu, an addition to Upper Alton, where the venerable old gentleman
resided. In 1826, Mr. Maxey resigned, and George Smith was appointed.
The office was brought back from Salu, and the name rechanged to
that of Alton, and continued so until 1835, when David Smith received the
appointment, and the name "Upper Alton," was substituted. The office at
Alton City which had previously borne the name of "Lower Alton," was
called "Alton." In the year 1849, F. Hewitt, Avas appointed postmaster,

Students.— From June, 1832, to June 1S36, under the administration of Rev. H.
Loomis, the average attendance of Students is supposed to be about seventy-five .

From 1836 to ISil, the average number of Students in attendance was eighty-
eight, and of Instructors four.

Since June, 1811, the number has been slowlj' but steadily increasing. During
the last nine years the average number in attendauce is one hundred and twelve,
about one-third of whom liave been Ministerial Students. Tlie number in atten-
dance for session of 186-5-6 was two liundred twenty-three.

About one thousand tliree hundred young men have been educated in wiiole or
in part, in Shurtleff College. The average attendauce for thirty 5'ears has been
ninety. Of this number so far as known, seventy-six have entered the Gospel
Ministry; twenty-two have entered tlie Medical Profession; more tlian one hund-
red and fifty of these Students are known to liave entered the army of the United
States. Two of them, John Pope and John M. Palmer, have, witli great credit,
filled the ofllce of Major General of United States Voliinteers, wliile many others
in the capacity of Colonels, Majors, Captains, aud lower officers, have led their
men to the field of carnage and death.

Donors.— In October, 18-35. Benjamin Shurtleff, M. D., of Boston, Mass., donated
the munificent sum of ten thousand dollars. Five thousand of this sum was
given for the erection of a "New College Edifice,"; and Five Thousand as the foun-
dation of a Professorship of Oratory, Rhetoric aud Belles- Lettres. In return for
this munificent gift the name of the Institution was changed to "Shurtlefl" Col-
lege, Alton, Illinois."

Hon. Cyrus Edwards, of Alton, 111., gave to the College, as the foundation of the
Eklwards' Professorship of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, a valuable tract
of land, fi-om which the College have already realized not far from ten thousand
dollars.

Elijah Gove, of Quincy, 111,, some years since gave ten thousand dollars as the
foundation of the Gove Professorship of "Latin and Greek Languages, aud Liter-
ature." Mr. Gove has recently added five thousand dollars to his Professorship,
making it fifteen thousand in all. His wife Mrs. R. Gove, has recently given ten
thousand dollars, of which sum five thousand dollars is to be applied to the erec-
tion of the New Edifice, and five thousand vested as a fund, the interest of which
shall be annually appropriated under the direction of the Theological F^aculty.

H. N. Kendall, of Upper Alton, 111., has given seven thousand five hundred dol-
lars to endow the chair of the President, ten thousand dollars towards the erec-
tion of the new building and two thousand five hundred for other purpsses.

Dr. E. Marsh, of Alton, 111., has given, for endowing a Professorship, five thou-
sand dollars, besides a liberal sum for the erection of a new building.

J. L. Blair, of Alton, has given for endowing a Professorship five thousand dol-
lars.

Major Hunter, late of Alton, 111,, gave lands valued at from three to four thou-
sand dollars.

132 A GAZETTEER OF [U. Alton.

at Upper Alton, and held the appointment until 1S53, when Joseph Chap-
man, received the appointment. He was succeeded by James Smith,
Aaron Butler and by Rev. T. B. Hurlburt, the present incumbent,

Amon» the early settlers of Upper Alton, were Joseph Meacham, Dr.
Augustus Laugworthy, Dr. Erastus Brown, who had the first drug store;
Rev. Bennett Maxey, the first minister of the place; John A. Maxey, Eb-
enezer Hodges, John Seeley, Rev. Nathaniel and Wm. G. Pinckard,
John Allen, Justice of the Peace in 1818; Benjamin Spencer, Justice of the
Peace in 1818; Willis Webb, Constable in 1818; Benjamin Hail, Constable
in 1818; Samuel Delaplain, George Smith, Henry P. Rundle, Alanson S.
Wells and others.

Hon. James W. Whitney, (familiarly called ''Lord Coke,") who for some
years previous to his death was the oldest lawyer in the State, resided in
this town for many years after his emigration to Illinois in 1817. He was
a fine classical scholar, and well versed in the intricacies of the Law. He
died recently in Adams County, in this State, at the advanced age of
eighty-five years.

CHURCHES.

The Baptist Church at Upper Alton was constituted April 25, 1830, by.
Rev. John M. Peck. The number of constituent members was eight, two
of whom at least, Don Alonzo Spaulding, Esq., and Mrs. Frances Marsh,
are now living. The church has had the services of twelve pastors and of
numerous temporary supplies. The pastorates have varied in length from
four months to nearly five years. That much lamented veteran Pioneer,
Rev. Ebanezer Rodgjrs, served the church as pastor from May, 1834, till

Riciiarcl Flagg, of Alton gave one thousand dollars. Besides these, amounts
from ?1,000 and less have been given by many who wanted only the ability to have
been numbered among the most liberal contributors.

Theological Department.— The Trustees determined June 3d, 1863, to establish a
Theological Department in Shurtletf College. "The chair of Biblical Studies and
Sacred Rhetoric" was accordingly established, and Rev. E. C.Mitchell of Roekford
elected to this Professorship.

At the time of taking this action, it was not delinitely anticipated tliat a dis-
tinct Theological department would be immediately called for, but upon the
opening of the succeeding Collegiate year in September, 1863, a ne^s' set of
students presented themselves, composed of graduates, ordained ministers and
others, whom it was found necessary to organize at once into a Junior Theologi-
cal Class.

June 8th, 1864. The Trustees constituted the "chair of Systematic Theology and
the History of Doctrines," to which the Rev. Robert E. Pattison, D. D., of Wor-
cester, Mass., was called.

The chair of "Church Hi.'itorj' and Church Polity" was alsocon.stituted, and Rev.
.Justus Bulkley, D. D., appointed to the Professorship.

There were thirty students in the Theological Department during the session of
1865-6.

We have gleaned the facts here presented respecting "ShurtleflT' from a discourse
prepared by Rev. Justus Bulkley, D. D., and from the College Catalogues.

U. Alton.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 133

December, 1S38. For nearly six years the meetings of the church for pub-
lic and for social worship were lield either in private houses or in what
was known as "the Brick School-house." Then the "Academic Hall of
Alton (now ShurtlefF) College" was occupied for meetings until the pi-esent
house of worship was completed, in the autumn of 1836. The whole
number received into the church to this date (July 7, 1866,) is seven hun-
dred and sixtv-one. The catalogue of present members contains two
hundred and fifty-one names.

The Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1817, the first class of
Methodists was organized, composed of Ebenezer Hodges, Mary Hodges,
Jonathan Brown, Delila Brown, Oliver Brown and John Seely. Mrs.
Mary Woodburn was the first to join this original Church. The next to
join them was Mrs. Wm. G. Pinckard, who is the only one of the number
now living. The first services were held in the cabin of father E. Hodges,
which stood on the site now occupied by the present Baptist Church. It
is supposed that John Dew was the first preacher. Mr. Dew at this time
was a local preacher, though before and since he was a prominent man,
first in the Tennessee Conference, and then in the Missouri Conference,
which at that time included the State of Illinois. The first regular pastor
was Samuel H. Thompson, who ofiiciated from 1818 to 1820. Upper Alton
at this time belonged to what was called the Illinois circuit. The names
of the ministers who have since officiated in this Church are here given
chronologically. Rev. Alexander McAllister followed Thompson, and
remained one year. James Scott was the pastor in 1821; succeeded by
Jesse Halo in 1822. In 1823, John Dew returned for two years, followed by
Eljenzer T. Webster, in 1825. In 1826, S. 11. Thompson returned another
term of two years, and was succeeded by Rev. Wm. Chambers, in 1828.
In 182!) Upper Alton was known as a part of Lebanon circuit, John Dew
being the pastor again. In 1830, Stith M. Otwell served as pastor, followed
by John Dew, in 1831. At the close of this year the work was again
changed, throwing the place into the Alton circuit, with Rev. Asahel
Phelps as preacher in charge of this congregation. In 1833, James
Hadley was pastor, succeeded in 1834 by Barton Randle, and in 1835 by
A. L. Risley. During this year the first church was erected; a frame
building (yet standing,) nearly opposite the house now occupied by this
society. In 1836, Simon Peter had charge, assisted by Wm. Mitchell, now
iu charge at Edwardsville. In 1837, .1. Benson and Norman Allyn,
labored together. In 1S3S, the Illinois Conference met in the old Church;
Bishop Soule presiding. This year Rev. Mr. McMurry was stationed
here. In 1839, AVm, L. Deneen who also officiated in 1810, and assisted by
Rev. Mr. Fairbanks, had both Altons together. In 1811, Norris Hobart,
succeeded in 1S42 l)y Riv. J. Bastian and C. J. Houts, preachers in charge
of both Altons. 1843 John Hatton, 1814 Mr. Mather, 1845 John Borland;
1846 L. Dwight; 1S47 and 1348 Thomas Magee. In autumn of 1849 L. C.

134 A GAZETTEER OF [U. Alton.

Pitner came, when the present house of worship was built. Autumn of
1850 C. M. Holliday came, and was pastor one year. In 1851, Dr. B. C.
Wood; 1852, J. A. Robinson; 1853, J. S. Estep; 1854, W. G. Moore; 1855,
George W. Robins. John W. Caldwell came about the close of the year
1856. L. W. Chandler followed one year, when J. W. Caldwell returned
another year. In 1859, John D. Gillham; 1860, G. W. Jenks, 1861, W. W.
Bridwell; 1862, Joseph Harris; 1863, Jacob S. Moore came and remained
two years, followed by the present incumbent Wm. Jesse Grant.
This Church has a brick building neatly finished.

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Alton was organized Jan. 8, 1837,
with twenty-four members, by Revs. P. W. Graves, T. B. Hurlburt, and
Thomas Lippincott. In the May following twenty-six new members were
added, Congregational in their preferences, and so a Union form of Church
Government was adopted after the plan of 1801. Of the original fifty
members twenty-six are still living, only five of whom retain their con-
nection with this church. The whole membership, from first to last, as
appears upon the records, is two hundred and fifty-five. The present,
membership is forty-seven.

The first minister of the church was Rev. Elijah P. Lovejoy, acting as a
temporary supply until a pastor could be secured. Rev. Charles G. Sel-
leck was installed Nov. 16, 1837. He continued his labors with this peo-
ple about four years. Subsequent to his dismissal, the church has enjoyed
the stated means of grace under Revs. H. Loomis, H. B. Whitaker,
Lemuel Foster, T. B. Hurlbut, Barnes and W. R. Adams, the pres-
ent incumbent.

The house of worship built in 1838 was destroyed by fire Oct. 10th, 1858.
In 1861 a new house was so far completed as to be opened for public ser-
vices. It was dedicated Nov. 15, 1865. The dedicatory exercises were
performed by Revs. C. H. Taylor, D. D., Alton, T. M. Post, D. D., St. Louis
Mo., and George Little, Monticello. The members of the Session are S.
W. Ball, T. R. Murphy and J. P. Burton.

A Sabbath-school has been connected with the church for many years.
At present it numbers nearly one hundred and twenty. S. W. Ball,
Superintendent.

EDWARDSVILLE.

Edwardsville, the seat of j ustice for Madison County, Illinois, was set-
tled by Thomas Kirkpatrick in 1805.* The early settlers of the West were
obliged to resort to block houses for protection against Indians. One of
the first in the West was that built by a military company, of which John
G Lofton was captain, and Wm. Jones first, and Daniel G. Moore second
lieutenants. It Avas built on the south bank of Cahokia Creek in 1811. In
1816, Kirkpatrick laid out the town called Edwardsville, which was se-
lected as the County Seat.f At this period Madison County embraced all
of Northern Illinois.

Among the earliest settlers of Edwardsville and vicinity were James
Gillham, 1793; John Gillham and sons, 1802; William Gillham, 1803; Charles
Gillham, 1803; Bryant Mooney, 1803; John T. Lusk, March 5, 1805; Samuel
Judy, 1801; Abraham Prickett; Thomas Good, May 20, 1808; Thomas
Kirkpatrick, James Mason and others. The first marriage was probably
that of James Gillham and Polly Good, January, 1809. John Crocker and
Cynthia Moore were married soon after, and John T. Lusk and Lucretia
Gillham on the 22d of August, 1809. George W. Prickett, now of Chicago,
was the first child born in the town, October, 1816. Alfred J. Lusk was
born on the 23d of July, 1814, a short distance from the town. The first
death of a grown person was that of Mi-s. Sally (Good) Moore sometime
during 1809.

One of the first schools was kept by Joshua Atwater, who is still a

*On account of its prominence iu the early settlement of the State, a complete
history of EcUyardsville would alone make a large volume. The limits of this
work will onlj- permiit a short sketch; however throughout the pages previous to
folio G7, frequent mention has been made of facts connected with the history of
this town.

fAn act was passed by the State Legislatui'e Feb. 23, 1S19, appointing Benjamin
Stephenson, Joseph Bowers, Robert Latham, John Todd, Joseph Conway, Abraham
Prickett andTheophilus W.Smith, a Board of Trustees for tlie town of Edwards-
ville.

January 9, ISIS, an act was passed by the Legislature of the Territory of Illinois
to establish a Bank at Edwardsville with a capital stock of SoOD.OOO; one-third to
be subscribed for by the Legislature of the Territory or State, when a State should
be formed. It was to be known as "The President, Directors and Company of the
Bankof Edwardsville," and to so continue until January 1, 188S. Benj. Stephen-
son, James Mason, John McKee, Joseph Conway and Abraham Prickett, or any
three of them, were commissioned for the purpose of raising subscriptions.

136 A GAZETTEER OF [Edwardsv.

resident of the place.* The first store was opened by Abraham Prickett,
and the second by Benjamin Y, Stephenson; this was about 1815 or 1816.
The first hotel was opened by John T. Lusk in 1816.

The settlements in Illinois generally extended from the south, and the
organization of counties took the same direction. Madison County was
organized in 1812, and extended indefinitely northward. Edwardsville,
the county seat, was the rendesvous of the ambitous and aspiring men,
who were looking for places and offices on the organization of new coun-
ties, and hence the great influx of those who aiterwards became promin-
ent in the State, may be accounted for.

*JosHUA Atwater emigrated fromWestfield, Mass., to St. Clair County in ISOl.
and engaged in teaching school as early as 1807. He removed to :Madison County
in 1817. He brought with him his New England education and habits, and was
perhaps the founder of the first charitable institution organized in the Territory
of IlUnois. This Society, organized March 1st, 1809, was called the "Charitable
Society,'" the members of which signed the Constitution of the Society, and
agreed to make quarterly payments into the Treasury. ''The contributions of said
Society to be employed for the relief of the oppressed and afflicted of all Ranks and
Colors, without discrimination or prejudice." "and bestowed on such proper
objects as the wisdom and discretion of the Committee might point out."

The paper is drawn up in the hand-writing of Mr. Atwater, and his name ap'
pears at the head of the subscription list for the highest amount subscribed, al-
though at that time he was not worth fifty dollars. Amongst the signers are Jesse
Walker, William Scott, Ben. M. Piatt, John Everett, David Everett, Wm. Barton,
Thos. Kirkpatrick, Uobeit :McMahan, Gilless Maddux.

In 1820 Mr. Atwater couimenced a small business in Edwardsville, and continued
in active business until 1837, when he retired with a competency. He is now
(August, 1866,) in the ninetieth year of his age, AVith a mind but little impaired by
the infirmities of age.

Erastus Wheeler, another of the early settlers still living in Edwardsville,
was born in Otsego County, New York, Januaiy 14, 1797.

He joined the American Array under Captain Wetmore May 13, 1813, General
Wilkinson, Commander-in-Cliief, when sixteen years of age, and was sent to the
Canadafrontier and wintered at Sackett's Harbor. The next spring was on the
Niagara ft-ontier. He was at the battle of Lundy's Lane, and assisted to carry
Col. Campbell, who was wounded, to the boat. He was also at the siege of Fort
Erie, and engaged in the celebrated Sortie at that place. His time expired May
13, 1818, having served five years at eight dollars a month. He was discharged as
Second Sergeant U. S. Infantry.

Mr. Wlieeler came to Edwardsville June, 1819— was in the Black Hawk War in
1831; also was captain of a company under Gen. Samuel Whiteside in 1832. During
this war Black Hawk was entirely defeated by Gen. James D. Henry.

Capt. Wheeler volunteered in 1&17 in the Mexican War, and commanded a com-
pany under Col. Wm. H. Bissell. Was in command at Saltillo— a post of great re-
sponsibility and danger— during the memorable battle of Buena Vista. While
the United States forces under Gen. Taylor was engaged in the battle of Buena
Vista, a Mexican force consisting of 2000 men attacked Saltillo. Capt. Wheeler,
Lieut. Shover and Lieut. Donaldson had about 250 men to defend the post. They
went out with this force and gave them fight. The Mexicans, supposing there was
a much larger force in reserve, retreated to the hills and made no further attack.
Capt. Wheeler succeeded in accumulaling a fine estate. The once powerful con-
Btitution is now yielding to age and disease.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. XXI

EDWARDSVILLE

AND

CHARIiES 6. VAUGHN

Would respectfully inform the
citizens of Madison County that he has opened, in 'his building,

West Side of Public Square, Edwardsville,

ji. New, Iiarge and Complete Assortment of

CARPENTERS' TOOLS, Etc.

Among other articles may be found

XIa.iiain&ex*s, Hatchets,

Aug-ers, Scre^vs, Bolts, IVuts,

ILiOcks, Hing-es, Files, IVails, Itope,

Scythes, Ii.akes, Fitclif orks. Spades, Sliovels,

K!ni^es and Forks, Oil Cloths, and a

Large A-Ssortment of Wood-

Tvare, !EItc., Etc., Etc.

Whether you desire to purchase, or otherwise,

oons^cE .AJsriD see is^ee.

And examine my stock of goods.

CHAS. G. VAUGHN.

D— MOKGAN & COREY, 14 Belle Street.

XXII A GAZETTEER OP

DEALER IN

DRT GOODS,

CLOTHING,
BOOTS AND SHOES,

GROCERIES, HARDWARE,

NOTIONS & QUEENSWARE,

DANIEL KERR,

iilEY-if-LJiW,

EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS.

Will attend promptly to all business intrusted to him.

NORTHWEST CORNER OF COURT HOUSE SQUARE.

MARSHALL HOUSE,

J. L. MARSHALL, Prop'r.

BILL Ann MO QMS ATTACHED,

GOOD LIVERY ON THE PREMISES.

MORGAN & COREY represent the Artie Ins. Company.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. XXII I

JOHN S. TRAREIS^

DEALER IN

DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS,

BOOKS AND STATIONERY,

TOILET SOAPS, FANCY ARTICLES,

TRUSSES, SHOULDER BRACES;

PURE WINES AND LIQUORS FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES.
O-A-I^IDElSr SEE3DS. '

North East Corner Court House Square,

C. E. CL^RK,

DEALER IN

BOTH STAPLE AND FANCY.

GAME. POULTRY, MEATS.

JJT. W, Cor. Court House Sqttare,

UNION HOUSE,

HUGH KIRKPATRIOK, Propr,

WEST OF COURT HOUSE SQUARE,

EDWARDSVILLE, - - - ILLINOIS.

of New York, Assetts $593,973.

XXIV A GAZETTEER OF

EDWARDSVILLE AND ST. LOUIS,

AND

EDWARDSVILLE & ALTON
STAGS InINSS!

OMNIBUSSES LEAVE EDWARDSVILLE AT 7 O'CLOCK

A. M., every day, Sunday excepted.
Omiiibusses from St. Louis leave for Edwardsville at 7 o'clock

every morning, Sundays excepted.
And from Alton for Edwardsville they leave at 2 o'clock P. M.

OFFICES — Marshall Hoase and Union House, Edwardsville:
Randle House 272 Broadway, St. Louis; Alton House, Alton.

The undersigned takes pleasure in in^lrming the citizetis of Edwardsville
and vicinity that lie ha« fully completed a large and commodious

wliich will bo open al all times and well furnished with the very best of

CARRIAGES, BUGGIES & SADDLE HORSES,

Which he hopes will give satisfaction to all who may favor
him with their patronage.

S^ Passengers conveyed to any point on reasonable terms, ''^ii
Edwardsville, III. S. W. TEMPLE, Prop'r.

H. C. S CHEER,

DEALER IN

DRY GOODS, READY-MADE CLOTHING,

Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes,

Hardware and Cutlery, Qiieensware, Hosiery,

Fancy Goods, Chroceries and Notions.

Give Mm a call and examine Ms stock before buying elsewhere-

MOEGAN & COKEY, General Insurance Agents, Alton.

Edwardsv.] madison county, Illinois. 137

One noticeable fact is, that the earliest settlers chose the poorest land for
locations. This was owin^, in part, to their coming from a timbered
L'ountry, and hence they doubted the practicability of living on, or cultiva-
ting the prairies. Another reason was that the settlers felt constrained to
nestle together for protection against the Indians.

Cotton was extensively and regularly cultivated by the early settlers.
Thomas Good built a cotton gin about 1817, and carried on an extensive
business in that line. Indigo was also frequently raised.

Sickness was more prevalent then than now, owing, doubtless, to the
great vegetable decomposition, and exposure of the people from the want
of comfortable habitations and clothing.

The Country has become much drier than it was in early days, and con-
sequently less productive of fever and ague and other bilious complaints.

At the close of the war with England in 1815, the United States Govern-
ment selected a part of Northern Illinois to be distributed amongst the
soldiers engaged in that war. The lands thus selected were known as the
"Military Bounty Lands," and most of the deeds from the Government
and from subsequent purchasers of these lands were recorded at Ed-
wardsville. ^

After the survey of lands in Illinois by the Govex-nmeut, Edwardsville
was selected as one of the points where lands could be entered or purchas-
ed from the United States; Benj. Stephenson* and John McKee being the
first officers appointed by the Government to discharge the duties of
Register and Recorder.

An Indian Agency was about this time established here, called ihe
"Kickapoo Agency,"! which attracted great numbers of Indians to the
place for years.

The fact that these offices were located here necessarily attracted the first
emigrants to this point; amongst the most prominent of those who oar?y
resolved to unite their destinies with the Great West, then a vast wilder-
ness, may be mentioned the names of .lesse B. Thomas, sr., who was u
Member of Congress from this District; Daniel P. Cook, also a Member of
Congress; Emanuel .1. West, Judge Jesse B. Thomas, jr., Judge Theophi-
lus W. Smith, Judge Samuel D. Lockwood, Gov. Thos. Ford, Geo. For-
quer, Gov. Ninian Edwards; also U. S. Senator John. D. Reeves, after-
wards Editor of the Congressional Globe; Chester Ashley, afterwards Sen-

*The first brick house of Edwardsville was built for the use of Mr. Stephenson
by Col. N. Buckmaster. The person who had made the brick used street dust in-
stead of sand, in moulding them. But a few years after its being built, this hoiiRe
crumbled again to dust.

The second brick house was built by Col. B. for James Mason, who occupied it.
for Bom.e years as a hotel.

tNinian Edwards wa« agent and Jacques Mettie interpreter. Mettle piloted the
the detachment of troope that set fire to the old village of Peoria.

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138 A GAZETTEER OF [Edwai'dsv.

ator from Arkansas; Gov. Edward Coles, Benj. J. Seward, brother to Sec-
retary W. H, Seward; Judge James Semple, Benj. Mills, Henry Starr, and
that brave and accomplished gentleman, James D. Henry, who greatly
distinguished himself in the Black Hawk War by defeating and capturing
Black Hawk, the famous Indian Chief, and thus terminating the war.
Upon the close of the war he was nominated a candidate for the office of
Crovernor of the State of Illinois. Death teruiinated his career before the
wishes of his friends could be consummated.

All of these men had in their day made Edwardsville their place of resi-
dence, and they and many more no less noted compatriots well deserve a
prominent place in the history of their covintry. As the dawn is the har-
binger of the coming day, so these great men, inheriting the priceless
legacy of freedom from sires educated in the stern and rigid formula of the
Revolution, were fit ushers to the Nineteenth Centurj'. It was their des-
tiny to fulfill two of the conditions requisite in the progress of a nation
towards permanancy and fame. The first, the inexorable arbitrament of
the sword, with a foe, too, the narrations of whose savage cruelty even now
terrify their posterity, though half a century of peace and security has in-
tervened,— that peace and security attesting how noblj- they fulfilled the
condition. The second, the application of knowledge and wisdom in the
enactment of rules and laws adapted to the necessities of that day and of
the generation now living, the fulfillment of which our greatness as a na-
tion to-daj- abundantly attests. It is a mournful pleasure to write their
names and cherish the remembrance of their deeds, while the remains of
many of them mingle with the dust of the now undistinguishable forts and
block houses that aflbrded them temporary security.

Edwardsville is situated in township four north and range eight west of
the third principal meridian, fourteen miles east-south-east of Alton, eigh*
teen north-east from St. Louis, Mo. The town is located on an elevated
tract of land approaching the ravines of the Cahokia on the east, arfd is
l^ossessed of many advantages that make it a desirable place of riesidence
and business. Its dwellings are substantially built, and in many instan-
ces tastefully adorned with handsome surroundings.

It now contains a population of two thousand souls, about one-half of
whom are German; three flouring mills, two breweries, one distillery,
one steam furniture manufactory, several dry goods, grocery and general
stores that do a thriving business, two newspaper offices that issue weekly
l^apers, together with several carriage, wagon, plow and other mechanical
Rhoi>s. There is a fine Court House with fire-i)roof offices; also a substantial
and commodious school house, recently built, and adapted to the modern
grade system, with five hundred children and students.

The town site is underlaid by a vein of excellent coal of about six
feet in thickness. Two shafts have been sunk and are worked solelv for

Edwardsv,.] madison county, Illinois. 139

home consumption. The depth below the general snrfaee of the country
to the coal is about 120 feet.

Edwardsville is within six and a half miles by a direct line of the Terre
Haute, Alton and St. Louis Railroad. Five miles of this distance through
the broken country is an old grade, prepared for the Alton and Mount
Carmel Road in 1837 by the State. The citizens are now making efforts
that promise to result successfully in the building of a railroad to con-
nect with the Alton and St. Louis railways.

The town is surrounded by one of the most fruitful agricultural regions
in the world. The Madison County fair grounds are located one mile west
of the town, and are among the finestof any county in the State; of them
further mention will be made in connection with a history of the County
Agricultural Society in the Appendix.

The County Hospital is located on the County Farm adjoining the
southern limits of Edwardsville. The farm is handsomely located, and
in addition to buildings heretofore used, a new edifice has recently been
completed. It is substantially built of brick; is ninety feet long, two
stories high; with comfortably finished departments, for the safe keeping
of those who by i-eason of poverty or insanity can only rely upon the
charity of a generous people.

CHURCHES.

Methodist Episcopal Church. — The first organization of the M. E.
Church in Edwardsville was in December, 1827. There had been occasion-
al preaching by itenerant and local Methodist preachers, but no regular
services, nor church organization before that time.

The preface of the original "Class Book" is in the hand writing of Rev.
William Chambers.

Mr. Chambers was a man of strong mind, deep piety, and a good
preacher. Not having had any school facilities in early life, his educa-
tion was confined to very narrow limits.
The following is the copy of the title page of tiie Class Book:

"Class Book for Edwardsville Class,
December 2d, 1827.''
"Remember that the Friday before every Quarterly meeting, is a day
set apart as a day for fasting and praj'er for the prosperity of Zion. Pray
for us your servants."

PETER CARTWRI'.'HT, P. E.
WILLIAM CHAMBERS, P. C.«
ANTONY A. THOMPSON, A. S. P.

*The persons comprising the Class, were : Richard Raudle, Class Leader; Rev.
Washigton C. Ballard, Elizatieth B.allard, Thomhill Ballard, Mary Brooks, Re-
becca Atwater, Joel ^eff, Sarah Wright Josiali Raudle, Heiress Baker, Marilla
Wilder, Samuel A. Walker, Mary Ballard, Alexander Miller, Aletha Ballard, Ag-

UO A GAZETTEER OF [Edwardsv.

In 1830 the Church membership had materially increased, and it became
necessary to have a house for public worship.

■' Mr. James Mason donated an eligible lot for the purpose, and in 1831 the
corner stone of the first Methodist Church in Edwardsville was laid. The
building was 40 by GO feet, and finishest in the plainest style. The charge
was embraced in Edwardsville Circuit, with preaching semi-monthly;
until 1854, when the old Church was removed, and a more commodious
brick building was erected in its stead, and Rev. Hiram Sears was ap'
pointed Pastor.

The most remarkable revival in the Church took place in the winter of
liS.">7 and 1858; under the pastorship of Rev. Carlyle Babbitt, when one
hundred and forty-four members were added.

A change of population, numerous removals and other causes have re-
duced the membership within the past few years.

The pi'esent membership is respectable in numbers and inllueuce, and
have the services of Rov. Wm. H. Mitchell as pastor.

The Catholic Cnt'^Rcn had occasional services in the town previous to
1847, when it became regularly organized, and built a frame house for
worship. Rev. Reiss otticiated for some time. In 1860 Rev. L. Hensen
I ecame pastor, succeeded by Rev. P. Peters, in 18(51; Rev. J. Vollmeyerin
isf)3; Rev. J. Tuerk, in 1864; followed in March, 1805, by Rev. Wm. Kuch-
enbach. There are about one hundred and twenty-five Catholic families
in the parish— Irish and German. The Church building completed cost
about ?10,000.

Presuvtkriax Church.— There was a Presbyterian Church organized
in Edwardsville, March I7th, 1819, with fifteen members. With occasion-
al preaching after a few years it became extinct. It was subsequently re-
vised 1)3- the Presbytery of Alton. Rev. James Ewing was the pastor from
1S15 until his death, in 1848; at that time the congregation occupied the Bap-
tist Churcii. In 1856 Dr. Spillman leased the Episcopal Church building,
for the use of the Presbyterian congregation. Rev. T^. P. Bates was pastor
from 1856 until his death in 1859.

Tlie Protkstaxt EriscoPAL Chxtrch was organized several j'ears
since. The njembership is small in number. They have a neat Church
edifice.

lies H, Ballard, Elizabeth Gibson, Ailsworth Baker, Mary Adams, William Galli-
•^her, Willisim P. McKee, Sarah H. McKco, Hail Mason, Grace Mason, Joshua At-
'vvat<;r. Ann M. Rtindle, William Miller, Katbariiu- Miller, Alexander White,
Susannah Kendnll, Julia Ann Atwater, Sarah Cotter, Elizabeth Handle, Hosesi
Armstrong, Samuel McNeal, and Ryland Ballard.

upi>osito the name in the class book is the amount paid by each per quarter, tor
the support of the Churches. These amount.s ranged from 12}^ the minimum ti>
^lJiS\{ the maximum amount. At present many pay from ftlO to 935 per tjuarter.

Edwardsr.] madison county, Illinois. 141

Baptist Church.— About the year 1830, there was a Baptist Society
organized lier.', with Rev. Mr. Bradley as pastor. They shortly after-
wards built a frame edifice, which still remains.

The German M. E. CiitutCH was organized in 1857. PJev. G. Zallman
was their first, and is still the officiating pastor. The Society formerly
used the Baptist Churcli building, but for some four years past have leased
the Episcopal edifice. The congregation numbers about seventy mem-
l>ers, with a good Sabbath School.

SOCIETIES.

Eewakd8VIL,lk Lodge No. 99, A. F. and A. M., had their first meeting
in the Hall of the Sons of Temperance March 24, 1851. Dr. J. H. Weir,
H. K. Eaton, Matthew Gillespie, J. A. Prickett, D. Gillespie, J. S. Jett.
William Glass, and Thomas O. Springer, organized the lodge. J. H.
Weir was elected Master, .J. A. Prickett, S, W., H. K. Eaton, .J. W.,
D. Gillespie, Secretary, and M. Gillespie, Treasurer; beingthe first officers
in what has since become Lodge 99. A petition was signed bj' all present
praying for dispensation, which was granted April 10, 1851, makiug them
a Lodge U. D. The following were made members while working as a
Lodge U. D, : Chas. W. Crocker, Jas. L. McCorkell, Silas and Obediah
Selby, Wm. T. Brown, N. M. Dorsey, Robert Stuart, and J. W. .Jeffreys.
The Charter was granted Oct. 6, 1851, the first mentioned J. H. Weir and
others being charter members. Regular meetings are held on the first and
third Thursday evenings of each month. Its present officers are D. Gil-
lespie, W. M., J. D. Wallis, S. W., G. M. Cole, .J. W., C. W. Crocker,
Treasurer, .T. Holjson, Secretarj'. The following is a statement of mem-
]>er.ship from March 24th, 1851, to Julylst, 186(3: Charter members, 8;
received while U. D., 8; since charter granted, 94. Total 110. Total de-
ceased, demitted and expelled, 65. Presei^t menxbership, 45.

The peculiar workings of this Order makes it an impossibility for charity
acts to be made pulilic, and no record of them is kept, it being contrary
to the principles of the Order. That there are sucli acts done, no member
of the Order will disbelieve for a moment.

The Lodge, so far as it could, has buried its deceased members with
Masonic honors.

Edavardsvillk Lodge No. 46, I. O. O. F., first met over what was
known as Meekers' Store, and organized under a charter granted Decem-
ber 27th, 1848, to J. A. Prickett, O. Meeker, F. T. Krafft, H. Hall, (died at
^^'estern Mo.,) and H. Briggs, ihartor members. At the meeting on Fri-
day evening Janviary 12th, 1849, J. .\. Prickett was elected first N. G., O.
Meeker first V. G., H. Hall first Secretary, F. T. Krafft first Treasurer, who
were duly installed the same evening by Deputy Grand Master J. K.
Kiuer, of Collinsville. The Lodge nourished until 1856, when the politi-

142 A GAZETTEER OF [Edwardsv.

cal troubles of the County affected it so much that the lodge failed to meet
until the latter part of 1858. The Lodge had in the seven years preceeding
1856, succeeded in getting a handsome property, which Avas sold in 1858-
They met iu the Masonic Hall for the three years subsequent, when they
purchased the property adjoining the Catholic Church, where they have
fitted up as fine a lodge-room as is owned by any country lodge in the
State. Meetings are held regularly every Monday evening. Since 1860
the lodge has progressed finely and happily.

From the date of its organization to the present time, of the lodge mem-
bers, fifteen have received weekly benefit, and six have received funeral
benefits. Six distressed traveling members of other lodges have been
assisted.

Present officers, F. Heyde N. G., E. L. Friday V. G., J. Hobson Secre-
tary, Wm. Aldrup Treasurer. Whole number initiated from January
12th, 1849, to July 1st, 1866, one hundred and thirty-two; charter member
bers five; joined by card, four; total membership to this date, one hund-
red forty-one; total number deceased, withdrawn, suspended and ex-
pelled, eight j-three; present membership, fifty-eight.

NEWSPAPERS.

The Edwardsville Spectator was first issued by Hooper Warren,
Esq., on the 30th of May, 1819. He continued it until August 27th, 1825,
when, having made arrangements to remove to Cincinnati, he transferred
the establishment to Messrs. Lippincott & Abbott, by whom the paper was
afterwards c^onducted. It Avas published weekly at ^3.00 per annum in
advance.

The "Illinois Intelligencer," "Illinois Gazette," and "Edwardsville
Spectator," were tlie three newspapers alluded to by Gov. Ford, in his
History of Illinois, page 5:5, as having been "established" by the Anti-
Convention party, in 1823, to oppose the introduction of Slavery into Illi-
nois; whereas they had all been establislied several years before; and all,
except the Edwardsville Spectator, were in favor of the Convention. It is
true that Henry Eddy, Esq., editor of the Illinois Gazette, at Shawnee-
town, being a very liouorable and fair dealing man, admitted into his
paper the "Letters of Jonathan Freeman," and some other writings, of
Morris Birkbeck, in opposition to Slavery. It is also true that, two
months and seventeen days before the election of 1824, the "Illinois In-
telligencer," was purchased and placed under the editorial management
of the late David Blackwell, at that time Secretary of State. Gov. Coles
wrote nine Essays for the "Intelligeiicer," over the signature of "One of
Many," in opposition to Slaver*; and compiled from the writings of emi-
nent authors three or four Essays entitled "The Voice of Virtue, Wis-
dom and Experience on the vSubject of Negro Slavery." A writer in favor
of the Convention, over the signature of "One of the Most," replied
through the columns of the "Intelligencer," to the arguments of "One of
Many "—thus intimating that the friends of Slavery constituted the
stronger partj'; — a boast which the result did not verify. Out of 11,787
votes the Anti-Convention party had a majority of 1,857. The "Edwards-
ville Spectator," was the principal engine in producing this result.

The Star ok the West, by Messrs. Miller & Stine. was established
at Edwardsville, September 14th, 1822. It was continued six months,
when the establishment went into the hands of Thoinas J. McGuire <fe Co.
who issued the Illinois Republican, April 12th, 1823. This paper was
established for the purpose of advocating the lall of a convention. The
"Co.," was supposed to comprise the Hon. Theopilus W. Smith, Senator
from Madison; Emannel J. West, a Representative from Madison, and
the Rev. William Kinney, Senator from St. Clair. Senator Smith Avas the
reputed l^ditor, having filled a similar station in the City of Xew York.
Fifty-two numbers were published with the following imprint: "Printed
and published by Thomas .1. McGuire <fe Co., Edwardsville, Illinois," and
eight numbers from Avhich the imprint Avas omitted, and the following

Edwardsv.] madison county, Illinois. 143

words substituted in its place. "To show the very age and body of the
times, their form and pressure." The paper diedtout on the 28th of July,
1824, only five days before the collapse of its party.

The Illinois Correctok was published at Edwardsvillo, in 1828, by
Mr. R. K. Fleming. '

The Crisis, by Samuel S. Brooks, was issued at Edwardsville on the
3d of April, 1830. Thirty-four numbers were published, when it was fol-
lowed by the

Illinois Advocate, also by Mr. Brooks, at the same place. Mr-
Brooks published eighteen numbers, when the establishment passed int-
the hands of John York Sawyer, who soon afterwards took Mr. J. Ange-
vine into partnership. Mr. Angevine subsequently retired, and Mr. Wil-
liam Peach became a partner, but soon retired. Judge Sawj'er liaving
been elected State Printer, removed the establishment to Vandalia, the
seat of government, in December, 1832.

The Western- PLoroHBOY, by John York Sawyer, a semi-monthly
paper, was commenced at Edwardsville, December 4th, 1830. Only one
volume was published.

The Western Weekly Mirror, by James Ruggles, was published at
Edwardsville, in 1839.

The Sovereign People, by Jamea Ruggles, was commenced in March,
1840.

The Madison County Record, was afterwards published by a son of
Mr. Ruggles.

The Madison Enquirer, was commenced at Edwardsville, by Mr,
Theodore Terry, in 1853, and continued about three years.

The JklADisoN Advertiser was commenced June 26, 185'\ by Mr. James
Fw Brown, who issued four numbers, when it was transferred to O. C.
Dake, Esq. Afterwards it was managed by Mr. Joseph L. Craft, and still
later by W. G. Pinckard, jun., as publisher, and the Hon. Joseph Gilles-
pie as editor. At one time the publisher issued a daily paper in addition
to his weekly issues.

The Weekly Madison Press, by Mr. Theodore Terry, was published
at Edwardsville a few years ago.

The Weekly Madison Advertiser, by William M. Thompson, was,
published several years, but has been discontinued.

The Madison Intelligencer, a Democratic paper, is issued weekly by
J. R. Brown, editor and proprietor. It is now (August 16, 1866,) injthe
forty-first number of its fourth year. It is issued at §1.00 per year in ad-
vance, and has a good circulation.

The Madison County Courier, a Republican paper, eight pages per
week, by Messrs Whitman & Crabb, price ;$1.00 a year in advance, was
commenced October 12, 18G5, and is in a prosperous condition.

Thus it appears that this venerable County Seat has been the local habi-
tation of at least sixteen periodical publications.

COLLINSVILLE.

Collinaville is in the southern part of this County, ten miles east of St.
Louis, Mo., and twelve miles south of Edwardsville, and in township
three north and range eight west of the third principal meridian. It is
situated on the highlands about two miles east of the "American Bot-
tom," in a very pleasant and healthy locality. The Ohio and Mississippi
railroad passes within three miles, on the south at Casey ville; and with
direct railway communication to St. Louis, this place would be very desir-
able both as a suburban residence for professional and business men of
that city, and also for the establishment of factories of various kinds. It is
surrounded by a rii-li and very productive country, yielding abundantly
all the grains, vegetables and fruits adapted to this climate, as well as
immense ciuantities of berries,— one gentleman alone in the vicinity dur-
ing the season of 18G5, having realized over seven thousand dollars from
his field of raspberries. Tlie land adjacent to the town is largely covered
with groves of natural timber, oak, elm, hickoiy, walnut, sugar maple,
cotton wood and sycamore. A vein of coal seven and one half feet in
thickness and of superior quality, has been opened in the immediate
vicinity, at a depth of one hundred and fifty feet below the surface.

The town at present has a population of about 1,G00 inhabitants, witli
six churches; Presljytorian, Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal and Luthern.
It has two drug stores, two stove and tinware, one fancy dry goods, one
millinery, one cloihing, one furniture and sev«m general stores.

There is also an extensive bell factory, two flouring mills, one chair
factory, two brickyards, two breweries, one broom factory, two wagon,
one plow, six blacksmith, two carpenter, two harness and four boot and
whoe shops, also two hotels.

Among the early settlers in this vicinity were Benjamin Johnson, Daniel
lierkey, John Blackburn, Philip Teter, Thomas Moore, John Williamson
and Hugh Robertson, all now deceased. George Moffat, Stephen Johnson,
Wm. B. Penny, John Anderson and others still living are among the old
time citizens of this locality. The first grave in the cemetery was closed
over the remains of Michael Squier; some of his descendants are believed
to be still residing in the American Bottom. John Cook, a farmer, built
;md occupied the first cabin that stood on the site of the present town.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, XXV

GJ^. E. ptjlte:.

Successor to G. T. Plass,

Apothecary & Chemist,

Dealer in

VARNISHES, ETC.,

Oorner of Mlain and Seminary Streets,

ceiiLmiviiii*!, ttMHOii.

JOHN SCHOETTLB,
TIN, STOVES AND HARDWARE,

And General Variety Store;

KEEPS AI.WAYS ON HA]!? D A EAHGE AXD WEI^t ASSORTED STOCK
OF AEL, ARTICLES IN HIS EINE OF TRADE.

Particular attention paid to Repairing and
Orders of all JKinds.

Don't fail to give hiin a call at his old stand,

SOUTH SIDE MAIN STREET,

COLLINSYILLE, . . - - ILLINOIS

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XXVI A GAZETTEER OF

• JOHN H. KUHLENBECK,

DRY GOODS,

HA^TS, OAP»S, BOOTS, SHOES,

And a full and complete assortment of all Goods in the line of a No. 1 Country
trade. Having been established in this place for a long term of years, I am confl'
dent of being able to give complete satisfaction to all customers; and invite my
friends to give me a call before purchasing elsewhere.

COUNTRY PRODUCE TAKEN IN EXCHANGE FOR GOODS.

South Side Main Street,

COLLINSVILLE, ... - ILLINOIS,

J. KEEMER,

FOREIGN & DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,

CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES,
FAMILY GROCERIES.

And a thousand and one Articles and Notions belonging to a first
class country store, ichich 1 propose to sell very cheap for Cash. 1
have a first class

MERCHANT TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT

connected with the store, and will make up Clothing in the best style
at low figures. I invite all to give my store a call before going else-
where.

COLLINSVILLE, - - - ILLINOIS.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. XXVII

CHANEY & LEVIS,

Dealers in all kinds of

FINE AND COMMON FURNITURE,

Chairs^ IVIatresses^

LOOKING GLASSES, BABY CARRIAGES, ETC,

Belle Street, bet. the Alton Bank and Post Office,
^LTON, ■ - - ILLINOIS.

JOHIN" LEYSER,

MANUFACTURER & AND WHOLESALE DEALER IN

Jl 9

Gum Drops, French and German Toys,
Fancy and Variety Goods, Musical Instruments, Ha-
vana Cigars, Fresh Oysters, Cove Oysters, Sardines, Fresh . Table
Fruit, Preserves. Foreign and Domestic
Fruit, Etc., Etc., Etc.,

IVortli Siclc Third Street,

One door west of Belle St., - A.LTOISr ILL.

UNION DRUGSTORE,

CORNER SECOND AND LANGDON STREETS. ALTON ILL.

DRUGGIST AND APOTHECARY,

DEAI.ER IN

MEDICINES, DRUGS, PAINTS, OILS,
Perfumeries & Fancy Articles.

*S"Prescriptions carefully compounded at all Hours.'=S3»

XXVIII A GAZETTEER OP

mrADsmroRTH & sonr^

DEALER IN

Brags, Meiicines, €hemi€als,

Toilet Soaps, Fancy Articles, Perfumery,

GLASS, VARNISHES, PAINTS, OILS,

OARDEN SEEDS,
TRUSSES AlVD SHOULDER, BRACES,

PURE VFINES AND I^IQUORS FOR MEDICAI. PURPOSES,

TOBACCO .A.3SrX5 CIO-A-E-S,

South South Main Street, second door from P. O.,
COLLIN SVILLE, ... - ILLINOIS.

OROWNOVER & SAOKETT,

MADISOX COUNTY, IllLNOIS,

Ifave on hand a Good Assortment of Staple & Fancy

HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES, GROCERIES,

Queensware, Hardware, Iron, Nails & Glass,

KEROSENE OIL ANO liASIPS,

IP-A-HnTTS, oils, lD"2rE-STXm'S,

FawilCy M:©dtefR6§5 Pepfamepyj, and! PC©tE©it8 gederitCyB

«S=" The above goods have been bought low for Cash, selected with the greatest
care, and will be sold a£ the very lowest prices. Call and examine before pur-
chasing elsewhere.

CollinSV.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 145

In 1817 three brothers, Augustus, Anson and Michael Collins, emigrants
from Litchfield, Connecticut, purchased the premises of Mr. Cook, who
removed about four miles east on Ridge Prairie. These brothers were en-
ergetic business men, and with the spirit of enterprise inherited in the
land of their nativity, they at once began the improvement of their
new purchase. A living spring of water had determined them to choose
this location, as it afforded good facilities for a distillery, which they erec-
ted here. Their first building for this purpose was built of logs, and sup-
plied with two copper stills, one of thirty and the other of sixty gallons.
With this outfit, and an old style horse mill for grinding corn, they began
the making of whiskey; considered at that day a great achievement and
of much benefit to the country, as it afforded the farmers a home market
for their grain, and furnished at all times a supply of "spirits" deemed
necessary to the enjoyment of good health.

A saw mill was attached to the horse power with which lumber was
made from logs obtained in the forest adjacent. A store house was the
first frame building erected by the Collins brothers, in this place. They
had by this time named their villiage "Unionville," characteristic of their
sentiments toward each other, and all around them.

It was their aim and pride to have the products of their labor excelled
by none. Their whisky was considered of first quality; and their flour
commanded an extra price in the eastern markets.

In addition to their mills and distillery, they had also cooper shops,
blacksmith, wagon and carpenter shops, together with a large farm, all
under their own supervision. They also opened a storehouse here, and
another in St. Louis.

But while actively engaged in driving their business in the most econom-
ical and profitable way, and rapidly accumulating wealth, they were far
from being unmindful of the higher interests, social and spiritual, of
themselves and those around them. One of their first cares was the erec-
tion of a commodious house of worship for all denominations, which,
with the aid of a few other settlers in the vicinity, they built in 1818. It
was also used during the week for a school room, and for the Sabbath
School on Sunday in connection with the religious services, all of which
they were instrumental in organizing.*

*The Presbyterian Church of CoUinsville was orgauized May 3, 1823, by Rev.
Salmon Giddlngs, then laboring as a missionary in St. Louis. Its original number
of members was eleven, most of whom belonged to one family, formerlj- connect-
ed with the church in Litchfield, Connecticut.

William Collins and Oriel Wilcox were its first elders. The church, from its for-
mation until the fall of 18i3, worshipped in a house erected in 1818, the first frame
meeting-house known to have been built in the State.

The stated preaching of the gospel was not enjoyed until 1830; though for nearly

twelve years a Sabbath-school had been sustained, and worship of some kind been

held almost every Sabbath. When a minister could not be obtained , they met

for prayer and exhortation, or read a sermon. From 1830 to 1840, the church enjoy-

20—

146 A GAZETTEER OF [ColHnSV,

In 1824, preparatory to the coming of their father with his family, they
erected a large frame dwelling, which is still standing in the south-east
part of the town, and has for many years been the homestead of Mrs. Wm.
B. Collins.

Five years after the three sons had first settled in the West, their father,
Deacon William Collins, then upwards of sixty years of age, was induced
to join them.* •

The village was at first named bj- the Messrs. Collins "Uuionville," as
was also the first Postoffice at this place. But in as much as there was
another in the State by the name of Unionville, the Postmaster-General
had the name of this changed to CoUinsville in consideration of the large
number (ten) of the "Collins" family then residing here.

During the years 18'25-6 they erected a large stone distillery, and in con-
nection with it an ox mill with^a double deck inclined wheel, thirty-five
feet in diameter, on one side of which thirteen oxen were placed, for
grinding corn, and sawing lumber. Tliis distillery was kept in operation
until 1828.

When Mr. William Collins and his sons first settled in the West,
the temperance reform had not commenced in this country. The mak-

eil for half the time, successively, the services of Rev. Messrs, T. Lippincott, J. F.
Brooks, Roswell Brooks, and Robert Blake. Up to I83.5 the church was aided by
the Home Missionary Society. Since that time it has received no assistance from
abroad.

Rev. C. E. Blood entered upon his duties July 4, 18i0. He was ordained and in-
stalled by the Alton Presbytery on the fourth of November following, and con-
tinued to be the pastor for about six years. The succeeding pastors have been
Revs. Lemuel Grosvener, wlio came in 1847, David Dimond, 1*52, Gideon C. Clark,
in the autumn of 1855, and Frederick C. Halsey, November, 1863, present incum-
bent.

This church enjoyed several interesting seasons of the outpouring of the Spirit
t>f God. The principal of these occurred in 18;>l-2, when forty-one were added to
the church; in 1S38, when sixteen were added; in 1841, when eighteen united; in
1842, when the church was increased by fifty-eight; in 184;J, when fourteen joined;
and again in 1857.

The church enjoys general prosperitj- and encouraging prospects. It owns, un-
embarrassed l>y debt, a neat and commodious church-building, erected in 1843, a
small session-house, and a pleasant and convenient parsonage, with four acres of
land attached.

*At that time the West was scarcely known in the East, save as a howling
wilderness, and it was considered so distant and.difflcult of access that those who
migrated thither were rarely expected to return.

When the day arrived for the Deacon with his family to set out on their long
journey, many of their friends, among whom was their pastor, the late Dr. Lj-man
Beecher, came to bid them, as all supposed, a last farewell. The Dr. in conversing _
with a resident of this county many years since, speaking of this family with
much affection, said : "It wa^ a sad day when Deacon Collins and family left
Litchfield. We thought they were going out of the world. We cried and they
cried. It was hard to part. But see how God orders. Deacon Collins makes the
first considerable subscription for Illinois College, that set it a going. My son
Etiward is made its President, and finally I am called to Lane Seminary !

CollinsV.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 147

ing and vending of ardent spirits was considered in the West as creditable
as any other possible vocation, and by far moi-e profitable. It is not very
strange therefore that men of enterprise, and also of unquestionable
worth should for years have pursued the lucrative trade of distilling
whisky. The Deacon and his sons had invested several thousand dollars
in their new building and apparatus. But when they were in the height
of their prosperity the notes of the temperance reform were sounded in
the East. One of the first by whom it was thundered forth was the pastor
whose teachings they had enjoyed in their New England home, and who was
begining even then to wake a continent by his eloquence and truth. Dr.
Beecher's "six sermons on Temperance" which aroused the whole chris-
tian people of America did not fail to elicit the attention of his former parish-
eners. Becoming convinced that the business was wrong, they decided to
quit it at once, although it was with the sacrifice of extensive capital and
stock, the rupture of family arrangements, and the discontinuance of a
most lucrative business in which all members of the family were, more or
less, profitably and intimately engaged. Instead of selling the establish-
ment as they might have done at a good profit, they totally demolished the
building; destroyed the copper stills with the sledge hammer, and sold
them for old metal; disposed of the huge tanks for cisterns, and the large
grain bins to the farmers for graineries ; the very foundations of this
Temple of Death were carried away, and upon their corner stones was
reared a parsonage and a Church of the living God. A Temperance so-
ciety was then organized, and the owners of real estate entered into a bond
to sell no lots of land within the limits of the village, without a clause in
the deed which should work an entire forfeiture of the bargain, should
"ardent spirits" in any form be made or sold upon the premises.

During the years of their residence here the father and his five sons
were all partners in business, each one having charge of a distinct
branch. The partners now separated; Augustus died February 15th, 1828;
Anson and Michael went into business at Naples, and Frederick in
Jacksonville, of this State.

WUliam B. remained alone at Colliusville, whei*e he continued to carry
on the business— minus the distillery, until his death in July, 1835. His
widow and two daughters are still residing here.

Of the deacon's family all are now dead except the second daughter
Almira, the widow of the venerable Rev. Samuel Giddings, and the
youngest son Frederick Collins, both now residing in Quincy Illinois.

In the cemetery, a beautiful plat of ground in the southern limits of the

village, there stands a conspicuous white marble monument. Eight feet

from the ground on each of its four faces the name Collins is engraved.

A short distance below on the west side are the following inscriptions ;

WILLIAM COLLINS

Died AprU 19th, 1849,— Aged 88 years.

148 A GAZETTEER OP [CollinST.

ESTHER,
His Wife, died January 3, 1834,-'aged 70 years.

On the south side

iMARIA COLLINS
Died December, 1822,-^ged 22 years.

On the east side

AUGUSTUS COLLINS
Died Febniary 15, 1828,— aged od years.

ANSON COLLINS
Died May 15th, 1835,— aged -10 years.

But a short distanne from the main monument there is a plain marble
slab inscribed :

SACKED

To the meiiioiT of

WILLIAM B. COLLINS,

Son of Deacon William and Esther Collins,

who died July 22d, 183.5, aged 35 years.

Augustus Collins & Co.,» were the first merchants, and William B. Col-
lins was tlie tirst miller in the plac.?. A mill for grinding had been erec-
ted on Canteen Creek, about one mile and a half west from where Collins-
ville now is, by a Mr. Thompson. As early as 1822, this mill had disap-
peared, and only traces of the dam and mill race were to be seen. A Mr.
Wilcox from New York State, located in CoUinsville, about 1820. He
started a lanyard, which he afterwards increased to forty-nine vats and
worked successfully for some ten years. Bark for tanners use becoming
very scarce the yard was abandoned, and Mr. Wilcox with his familj' re-
turned to Xew York. Horace Look was also one of the early settlers and
afterwards a prominent citizen of CoUinsville.

*From the columns of the Edwardsville Spectator of September 14th, 1821, we
make the following extract :

"On the 2d iust. Augustus Collins & Co. gave a dinner to the Anti-Convention
Voters of Unionville Precinct, iu this county, who met to celebrate the success of
the F'ieuds of Freedom at the late election.

The proceedings of the day were as follows :

At one o'clock a procession was formed, and marched under the command of
Ezra Post, Marshal of the day, to the Meeting House, where the ceremonies were
commenced by prayer, and singing two appropriate odes; after Whicli an address
was delivered'by Augustus Collins, Esq. The procession then marched to the
iiouse of the Messrs. Collins', where upwjirds ot one hundred and twenty persons
sat down to a sumptuous dinner, at which 'Japt. Curtis Blakeman was president
and William Otwell, Esq., vice president.

After dinner a number of toasts appropriate to the time were drunk, accompan-
ied with martial music and discharges of cannon.

It is worthy of observation, that notwithstanding, in accordance with the cus-
tom of the times, an abundance of liquors of various kinds were served to the
company, yet, not an instance was observed of intoxication, profane swearing, or
angry conversation, during the day."

CollinSV.] MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 149

Tlio first school was taught by a Mr. Hopkins, who has since diec! in
Ht. Louis. The first physician was a Dr, Gunn; lie did not remain a great
whili'. One of the first sermons in the "Union meeting house" was deliv-
ered.by a local Baptist preacher.*

The town proper, was laid otf and recorded in 1837, and lots sold by E.
W. Collins, widow of Wm. B. Collins deceased. Perhaps in no town in
tlie State, has real estate been so uniform and so low in price, considering
its location and natural advantages. Many additions have been made to
the town since, and for many years there were but two lots not covered by
the temperance restrictions, and the prevailing sentiment of the commun-
ity would not permit the sale of "ardent .spirits" in the town.

.Society was of a high order, with Ij'ceum lectures, a large circulating
librarj% interesting social gatherings and prosjierous churches.

*On observing some of his auditors dressed iu broad-cloth, something quite un-
usual here at that early day, he was somewhat embarrassed, and said, by waj^ of
introduction, that "he was not larned and did not pretend to preach Metliodical
nor Orthodox, but would do the best lie could."

GODFREY.

The extreme uorth-western towusliip of this County is generally kuowu
as "Monticello," though the only Postofflce located within it is called "God-
frey," in honor of one of its earliest settlers and wealthiest citizens. The
township embraces 36 sections of land, though in reality its area is but
little in excess of thirty square miles, as the northern tier of sections is
cut diagonally by the line dividing Madison from Jersey and Macoupin
Counties, and the south-western sections ai-e very materially encroached
upon by the Mississippi River. A small portioh of the north-eastern sec-
tions is prairie, while the remainder of the township is, or was originally,
heavily timbered. The surface varies from the perfectly flat land of the
prairies to the rocky bluffs whichline the Mississippi, but is mostly of that
peculiar rolling nature which is best adapted to agricultural purposes.
Scarcely an acre of it but is susceptible of cultivation in some form. The
township is well watered by a number of small streams, none of which
are considered of suflBcient importance to be dignified with a name, if we
except the "Piasa" running through the western and the "Coal Branch"
in the south-eastern portion.

Its principal agricultural products are corn, wheat and hay, the latter
being almost the only crop grown upon the prairie lands. Very many of
its inhabitants, however, have turned their attention to the raising of
fruit for the Chicago and St. Louis markets, and large quantities of apples,
peaches, pears and smaller fruits are annually shipped to those cities.
The bluff lands along the Mississippi, some two hundred feet above the
water, has been found peculiarly adapted to this purpose, and are rapidly
being transformed into orchards and vineyards. The soil is light and
porous, inducing an easy and i-apid growth, while the vast body of water
in the river has a very raai-ked effect in reducing the temperature during
the severe weather of winter.

In the south-eastern portion of the township are numerous and exten-
sive coal mines, which for many years have supplied Alton and the sur-
rounding country, and which are still opex-ated with equal profit to owner
and lessee.

MoxTiCELLO has two Churches — Methodist and Presbyterian* — and has

This Presbyterian Church was formed Nov. 2, 1839, and styled 'The Church of
Christ in Monticello." It consisted of twenty-six members; and at the first meet-

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never had more than that number, though occasion allj' Baptist services
have been held in one of its school-houses. The Methodist Church — a
plain but substantial frame building, erected in 1851 at a cost of some
12000 — is situated in the extreme north-eastern portion of the township,
upon the road leading to Brighton. The building in which the Presbyter-
ians worship is a larger and more elegant structure, comparing favorably
with any church edifice in the State outside of the large cities. It is loca-
ted in the village proper — immediately opposite the Seminary — and was
erected in 18.54 at an expense of about §11,000. The congregation wor-
shipping here is large and intelligent, composing the pupils and teachers
of the Seminary, as well as a majority of the residents of the township.

The township Ls divided into seven School Districts, each of which has a
comfortable school-house. A common district school is taught in all these
during the winter, and in three or four of them during the spring months.

The chief feature of Monticello, and that to which it most owes its repu-
tation, is the Female Seminary there located. This institution, which
has been in successful oi^eration for twenty-eight years, was projected and
founded by Benjamix Godfrey, a native of Chatham, Massachusetts,
who, after amassing a fortune in Mexico, came to Alton in 1832, and shorth'
afterwards purchased nearly all the land in Monticello Township and
made his home there. Himself the father of a numerous family, a maior-
ity of whom were daughters, he at once realized that the State, and in fact
the entire West, afforded no adequate educational advantages for the
daughters of its people. With that large-hearted Christian benevolence
which characterized his whole life, he at once determined to set apart a
portion of his ample means for the founding of an institution which should
supply this want so long felt. Accordingly, he immediately began the
erection of a suitable building for the purpose, and though often jeered
and ridiculed by his neighbors, who predicted that it would 3'et be used as
a barn , he persevered until it was completed, and opened to the public on the
11th of April, 18:>S. This building was of stone, four stories high, and
110x44 feet in size. Its total cost was §52,000, all of which Capi. Godfrey
paid out of his own pocket, and as soon after its completion as possible he
made a legal transfer of the projierty to the Board of Trustees, which had

iug,— Rev. Theron Baldwin, moderator— a Constitution, Confession of Faith, and
Covenant, were adopted, and Timothy Turner and B. I. Gilmau appointed elders.
Soon after James Howell was added to the session, and resigned October, 1840, on
account of inflrm healtli. Rev. Tlieron Baldwin was installed pastor of the church
Nov. 22, 1J?40. A. W. Corey was appointed an elder in April, 1841, Benjamin
Godfrey was appointed an elder Oct. 5, 1S44,

In the fall of 1S12 there was a large addition made to the church. Rev. E. Jenny
was at that time supplying the place of the pastor, who was ahsent at the East.
In the spring of 1841 Rev. T. Baldwin resigned the pastoral care of the church, and
Rev. Geo. Pyle, who was then called, continued to be the pastor until his
<leath in the summer of ISl^ Rev. George L. Little, the present minister, was
called to this charge in 186:5.

152 A GAZETTEER OF [Godfrey.

been elected under the charter obtained for the institution. He lived its
honored benefactor and patron for nearly a quarter of a century after its
formal opening — long enough to see his own faith justified and his hopes
realized — long enough io see it grow from a feeble beginning into a strong,
self-sustaining institution — long enough to witness a success so unexpect-
ed and continued as to make enlargements and improvements upon the
original design absolutely necessary. In 1856-7 another story was added
to the original building, and a wing 50x72 feet, with appropriate and orna-
mental towers, also of ston^, was erected at a cost of about §30,000. The
additional ace jmmodations thus pi'ovided were sufficient for a time, but
the patronage of the institution is now so large and so steadilj' on the in-
crease that it will soon be necessary to add the other wing and thus com-
plete the building, according to the latest plans of its founder.* The
gx'ounds of the Seminary consist of about fifteen acres, five of which
lie in front of the building, and are tastefully laid out with walks and or-
namented with riowers, shrubberj' and summer-houses. Besides this the
Trustees have recently purchased about sixty acres of land adjoining.

The number of pupils constantly in attendance is about one hundred
and seventy-tive, and the number of teachers employed vary from twelve
to fifteen.

The village proper is situated upon the St. Louis and Chicago Railroad,
four miles from Alton, and just below the junction of that road and the
St. Louis, Jacksonville and Chicago Road. Its proximity to Alton has
heretofore prevented its rapid growth, but it is steadily increasing, and as
its larger neighbors begin to be overcrowded we may naturally expect that
many business men will find homes in a spot which has so many natural
and artificial advantages. Communication with St. Louis is easy and fre-

'There is in the institution a Philosophical and Chemical Apparatus; a Library
consisting of nearly one tliousand well selected volumes, and a Cabinet of Miner-
als consistiug of about one thousand seven hundred choice specimens— selected
by Prof. V. Shepherd, of New Haven, at a cost of S10O9.

The design of the institution is to furnish young ladies with an education sub-
stiintial, extensive and practical — that shall at the same time develope harmoni-
ously their physiciil, intellectual and moral powers, and prepare them for the
sober realities of life.

Since the opening of the Seminai-y in 18:38, over two thousand young ladles have
availed themselves of the benefits of it for a longer or shorter period, a considera-
ble number having gone through the whole course and received a Diploma.

The healthfulness of the institution is proverbial, thex'e having never been the
death of a pupil in the institution.

The course of instruction occupies four years exclusive of tiie preparatory studies.

There is oue term of forty weeks in each year, commencing the third Wednes-
day in September and ending on the fourth Wednesday in June.

Applicants for a<.lmission should address the Principal at Godfrey, Illinois.

Trustees.— Rev. Truman Post, D. D., President; Rev. Augustus T. Norton, Sec-
retary; Rev. Geo. L. Little, Leander Maclean, Treasurer, A. W. Corey, Financial
Agent.

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Godfrey.] madison county, ILLI^fOIs. 153

(luent; the society is of the best, and the educational and church privileges
are unequaled anywhere outside of the city.

There are two flouring nidls, the largest of which is capable of manu-
facturing one hundred and fifty barrels of flour per day. The other is of
suialler dimensions and is principally engaged in grinding for the neigh-
borhood. In Monticello proper— the village— there are three stores, and
in the township outside of the village, three more.

There is an abundance of good limestone for building and other pur-
poses. The prevailing soil is a dark heavy loam of almost unexhaustable
fertility, with here and there a stift', heavy clay— and on the river bluffs a
light friable soil, peculiarly adapted to grapes and peaches.

In the extreme south-western corner of the township is a small settle-
ment called Clifton. It consists of a few houses inhabited by fishermen
and wood choppers, with occasionally other temporary sojourners. It is,
however, comparatively an old place, having been settled something like
thirty-five years, and was once intended for a town.

The First Settlkment of this township was made in 1824 on the east
.side of what was known for many years as "Scarritt's Prairie," and the
first ground broken was by Nathan Scarritt. The first cabin l)uilt and oc-
cupied was by Joseph Reynolds, who some years after removed and sold
to Samuel Delaplain, whose son, Benjamin Delaplaiu, still resides on the
old homestead farm.

Soon after there came Henry P. Rundle, Simon Peter, James Dodsen,
Hail Mason, Joei Finch, Zebedee Chapman, Ezra Gilman, Rowland Ing-
ham, Oscar Ingham, and others, in about the order in which their names
are placed— all on the east side of the prairie. Following them on the
same side were John Peter, George Smith, John Mason, Zebedee Brown,
James Meldrum, Richard Blackburn, Henry Wagoner, Samuel Wagoner.
Joseph Whyers, David Rood, and others.

The first sermon preached in the neighborhood was at the house of
Nathan Scarritt, by Rev, John Hogan, Methodist, (now Representative to
Congress from St. Louis,) in the summer of 1828. Also in the same sum-
mer was opened the first school, taught by Abigail Scarritt, in a small
cabin standing where Mrs. M.irtin now resides. The School was contin-
ued in 1829 in the barn of Mr. Scarritt, and taught by his eldest daughter,
Laura.

During the sunmier of 1829, the first Sabbath School was organized in
the barn of Mr. Scarritt, and about that time a Methodist Society was or-
ganized under the name of "Bethany Church" which still exists, a flour-
ishing congregation, under the same name.

A small frame school house was built near the present Methodist
Church, which with its additions, served as a school room forthe whole
neighborhood, and also as a place of public worship.
The first settlement on the west side was by Josiah Kandle in 1830;
21*

154 A GAZETTEER OF [Godfrey.

followed in 1831-2 b\' Judge Webb and Gapt. Riley. After these came
Capt. B. Godfrey, B. I. Oilman, John Pattison, Aaron P. Mason, A. W.
Corey, Henry Caswell, Stout Howell, Henry Howell, Father Chamber-
lain, Timothy Turner, James Hamilton, Wm. Squires and others, filling
up the west side very rapidly, particularly after the commencement of
Monticello Seminary, which was completed in 1838. About 1827, John
Tollman, Samuel Thurston and others, settled in the south-west corner of
the Township, on the river, at "Clifton," and soon after this Joel D.Spaul-

ding, D. A. Spaulding, Henry Spaulding, Moses B. Walker, Mr.

Coply, Mr. Buckley, Parker Delaplain and others, settled on the

high gi'ounds between Clifton and Monticello.

Of the early settlers, some "remain unto this day," but many are "fal-
len asleep." Of those named as among the first settlers of the different
parts of the township, Samuel Delaplain, H. P. Rundle, Benjamin Dela-
plain, Simon Peter, John Peter, John Pattison, Henry Howell, Stout
Howell, D. A. Spaulding, Henry Spaulding, Parker Delaplain, Oscar
Ingham, Rowland Ingham, Ezra Oilman, John Mason, A. W. Corey,
Aaron P. Mason,— still live; although some have left the Township.

Of those who still live, and those who have passed away, it may safely
be said that their families were respectable and worthy of their noble
sires. They are scattered widely over the continent, at various employ-
ments and professions, and for the most part may be relied on for their
full share of the "world's work."

For good order, good morals, intelligence and religious culture, few
settlements have enjoyed so enviable a reputation as this, and the present
beauty and good name of Monticello neighborhood, is mainly due to the
industry, integrity, temperancje and sterling piety of these self-denying
pioneers who laid the foundations of socdety deep and broad, and on the
tirm basis of truth and righteousness.

HIGHLAND.

The earliest traces of settlement in the south eastern part of Madison
County appear in 1809. The first house was built by Mrs. Howard, a
widow who had emigrated to Illinois from Tennessee, in that year. The
family consisted of several grown sons and daughters. They selected for
their home a beautiful timber crowned ridge, on the edge of Looking-
Glass Prairie, from which they had an uninterupted view of the prairie
for many miles. The first cabin was built on the N. W. quarter of N. E.
quarter, section 31, township four north, range five west; about one mile
north-west of the present site of Highland.*

In 1810 a son-in-law of Mr. Howard, Abraham Huser, of German
descent, settled not quite a mile north of them, and near some springs,
about the centre of section 29; the place which James Reynolds, twenty
years later adopted for his home. There was no settlement as early as
1810, north of the Howard farm. About ten miles to the south of Silver
Creek, a short distance north of the present town of Lebanon, a few white
men had erected their cabins; likewise there were some others east on
Shoal Creek; and on the west of them, near the present towns of Troy
and Edwardsville.

When the war with England broke out, in 1812, and the Indians com-
menced to show themselves hostile; Chilton's Fort was built a little
south of the place where the Highland road to Troy now touches the
limber of Silver Creek, about two miles west of St. Jacobs. Eleven fam-
ilies received shelter in this fort, during the war. Besides the Howards
and Husers there were Gigers and Chiltons, who still resided on Silver
Creek as late as 1831. Chilton's Fort was never attacked bj' the Indians,
and when the news of peace reached the settlements on the Mississippi,
in 1815, most of the settlers returned to their former improvements.
Abraham Huser, after the war, selected a new place some miles south of
Troj-, and laid there the foundation of the Huser settlement.

*In a communication from Hon. Solomon Koepfli, to whom we are indebted for
the facts in tiiis sketch, he writes: "In 1831 this cabin had been removed to an-
other place, but Joseph Howard, one of the sons of Mrs. Howard, pointed out to
me the place where in 1809, they had built the first house, on the south side of the
tract of land above named ; a fine spring on the north side of the ridge furnished
them with water. Mr. Howard showed rae a large oak stump which had been
hollowed out, and wherein they had made their first meal, by beating corn with a
club. A small field was enclosed south of this cabui."

156 A GAZETTEER OF [Highland.

From that time every year witnessed the appearance of new log cabins
on the sides of the fields, and along the skirts of the timber. Most of
these improvements were made on government land, the entering of
which was deferred to some future time; these settlers had mostly emi-
grated from North Carolina and Tennessee. Excepting the hardships
which are always connected with the settling of a new country, they gen-
ertlly lived an easy life,* raising no larger crops than was necessary for
their support. Much of their time Avas spent in hunting and visiting each
other, and on certain occasions, such as ''corn-shuckings"' and "horse-
racings," they could be seen coming together from many miles around.

In 1823 Wm. Biggs, a Kentuckian, undertook to bore for salt in Section
19, township four north, range five west, in the the bottom of Silver Creek,
where a salt-lick had hitherto attracted deer and cattle. At first he sank
a shaft, thirty feet deep, where he struck solid rock; he then commenced
to bore again until he reached a depth of four hundred and forty feet,
where the salt water began to flow. Into the shaft he set the trunk of a
hollow sycamore tree, which was cemented to the rock; the salt water
flowing from the top of it, a few feet above the ground.

It seems the business was so expensive that his funds soon gave out and
thus ended the manufacture of salt.f

Since 1823 Silver Creek has changed its bed in such a manner that the
trunk of the sycamore tree, which is well preserved to this day by the
brine and out of which the salt water still flows, is now in the middle of
the creek. J

In 1831 there was neither a church nor public school-house within these
three townships. On Sunday could be seen on horse back, sometimes two
or three persons on one horse, coming in from all directions for many
miles to meetings which were held at some private house. C'amp-meei-
ings were held every year in section one, township three north, range six

*Tlie greater part of the hardships of that life fell to the lot of the wives and
■ laughters. Every log cabin contained a spinning wheel and a loom, and
from the wool of a few sheep, and the cotton thej- raised in tlieir fields, the
women usually made all the clothing that the family required. It was not un-
common then to see men clotlied in dressed deer-skins. Many famiUes made all
the sugar they required, commencing on Sugar Creek, to manufacture it in Feb-
ruary. "One season a man told me,' says Mr. Koeptli, "he laad made two hundred
pounds of Sugar from fifty Maple trees, in ten days. Li^rge quantities of honey
were also obtained from wild bees, at this time. Game of all kinds was very
plenty. I recoUect that at one tune I bought twelve deer for nine dollars. The
liides were worth fifty cents a piece. I have counted as many as thirty-five deer
in one herd, on the prairie. The best hunter hereabouts was Thomas Savage."

tMr. Biggs manufactured salt for a considerable time, and until he cut down all
the timber for a distance around. He made about six bushels of salt per day,
consuming from twelve to fifteen cords of wood.

*One of the hands employed in boring this salt well, informed Mr. Kujpfli many
years ago, that from the depth of about two hundred and fifty feet, everj' time
they cleaned the shaft an oflTensive smelling fluid, like oil, w;\s brought up.

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•west. At these meetings preachers and people were present from a great
distance. Writes Mr. Koepfli : "I do not remember a preacher residing
here, except Joseph Howard,* who I believe belonged to the Presbyterian
Church. Whenever I think of the early Christians I always model them
after the recollection I hold of this good man."

One of the noted men of this time was James Reynolds, who emigated
to niinois from Kentucky in 1818. He settled first near :^ort Chilton, but
in 1830 he bought the land where Abraham Huser had lived in 1810. He
was an energetic and enterprising character, and went into farming on a
larger scale than heretofore known in this vicinity. Mr. Reynolds was
elected to the State Legislature, and also served the people a long time in
the capacity of Justice of the Peace.

Entirely ditferent, and more like his neighbors, was Joseph Duncan
who settled as early as 1818, on X. E. quarter section fifteen, township
three north, range five west, on Sugar Creek. For many years he acted
as Justice of the Peace in his precinct. The name of his residence and
the first Post Office in this part of the country was "Pleasant Hill."
About the year 1830, townships three and four north, range five west,
formed an elective precinct. The elections then were held at Squire Dun-
can's. Also the Company Muster, for these two townships was held
every spring at Pleasant Hill, and the Battallion Muster some weeks later
at Marine Settlement, and still later the Regimental Muster at Troy. In
1832, at the beginning of the Black Hawk war, the militia was organized
and drilled under the command of General Whiteside at Troy. When the
demand was made, more volunteers came forward than were required,
and so no draft was resorted to.

The second Justice of the Peace in the precinct, about this time, was
Thomas Chilton, who lived on the south-east quarter of section seventeen,
township four north, range five west, and spent most of his time in hunt-
ing.

•'"Joseph Howard was about twelve years of age when he arrived with; Ms mother
in this prairie in 1809. A mere boy, he served his country as a Ranger in the war
from 1812 to 1815, protecting then the settlements of the Mississippi Valley. The
neighbors said of him that he lolled several bears and panthers in this neighbor-
hood, and the tree was pointed out to me where he shot the last panther in 1818.
In 1820 he married the daughter of Samuel McAlally, and built a cabin on a beau-
tiful hill now called "Sonnenberg." Directly after our arrival I had the good for-
tune to form his acquaintance. A truer and better man I never knew. Of his
learning and preaching I cannot judge, but this I know, his life was that of a true
Christian. His wants were not great and it left him plenty of time to aid new-
comers in their early struggles, to help them with rare disinterestedness by giving
advice and assistance. AVhen he heard of a neighbor's sickness, leaving him un-
able to attend to his crops, you were sure to see Joseph Howard the next day in
the sick man's field plowing his corn or attending to his harvest, and in the night
waiting upon him. This he did regardless of any difference of religion; it was
enough for him to know of one of his fellow-men being in distress to hasten to the
place to give relief and ease should it lay in his power."

158 A GAZETTEER OP [Highland.

One of tho oldest settlers, and a man of much energy and influence was
Washington Parkison, he had a large and well cultivated farm in sec-
tion two, township three north, range six west. Most every Sabbath a
a religious meeting was held at the house of this hospitable man.

Burton and Samuel Thorp, both enterprising and intelligent men,
came here before 1830, from Connecticut, and were neighbors of Mr. Fark-
ison's. They had fine farms, and also a distillery.

A new era began for this part of Madison County, on the arrival of Dr.
Caspar Koepfli, in K'A. He led the way for a large emigration from Swit-
zerland to the Mississippi Valley, a portion of which settled around his
new adopted home.*

In July, 1831, Dr. Kcepfli with his party arrived after a very tedioua
journey from New York, in St. Louis. Ho soon came to the conclusion
that Missouri,! infected with the cancer of negro slavery, was not the coun-
try lor him and his friends. He then examined Illinois.

In 1830 the National Road was located by tho U. S. Engineers from Van-
dalia to St. Louis, with the intention of commencing the work forthwith.
[n examining the country along this proposed road Dr. KcepHi came to
the Looking-Glass Prairie. He was at once so favorably impressed with
the country he there viewed, tliat his mind was soon made up; here should
be his new home. The Looking-Glass Prairie in its natural state was a
beautiful tract of country. It looked more like a great park than a wild
country. This was not like many other prairies, a monotonous level,
where the eye can find no resting place; but out of this plain, covered with
luxuriant grass and flowers of all colors, rose a great number of beautiful
and shapely hills, all easy to ascend, and many covered with a growth of
fine trees. Small water courses, frequently embellished with fine willows,
crossed the prairie in all directions. A number of small groves made up
of trees of great variety, such as linden, oak, hickory, buckeye and
locust, ornamented the scenery. The landscape in all directions was sur-
rounded by tho timber-crowned hills of Silver Creek and the rich forests
of Sugar Creek. The country at this time was in its natural state. Along
the skirt of timber you might see at diflferent points, but far apart, a small

*A3 early as 181 G, after the spirit and influence of the Holy Alliance had over-
I>owered all liberal institutions in Europe, Dr. Koepfli attempted to induce his
political friends of the liberal party In Switzerland, to emigrate to America. He
pointed out to them, on the map of America, the country about the mouth of the
Missouri River, which for many important reasons, should flrst be examined.
Although the proposition met with no encouragement, Dr. Kcepfli did not
abandon lils plans, but only postponed them. Before he left Switzerland, in 1831,
he published a letter directed to the Cantonal Governments, and his numerous
friends, in which he pointed out the importance and necessity of a well regulated
^migration, and that his object was to gather the necessary information, and lead

the way.

lA short time before this Gottfried Duden had published in Germany his work
in America, and recommended to emigrants the State of Missouri.

Highland.] madison county, Illinois. 159

field pushed out into the prairie, tlie cabins mostly hidden by the trees,
and only the snioU'e arising IVoni theiu disclosing tiie abode of man.

On the loth of October, 1851, Caspar Kceplli with Ihi'oe grown sons,
Bernhard, Joseph and Solomon, one dau,:^hter, and his nephews, Jost^ph
Suppiger, a well educated and enterprising single man about twenty-tive
years of age, and his younger brother, Anthony Suppiger, together with
several servants, arrived from St. Louis in the Looking-GIass Prairie.
Some weeks before this, several hundred acres of land had been bought,
including three improvements with small cabins, which were at once
occupied by the new party. All letters to Europe Avere now dated from
"New Switzerland." The farm where the cabin stood, in which the
family of Caspar Koepfli under manj' hardshii^s spent the first winter,
was situated on the nortli-west quarter of north-west quarter of section
thirty-two of townsnip four north, range five west, and was known hy
the name of "Gruetli." The winter of 1831-2 was a verj'^ severe one.

Preparations for the building of a house and barn, and for the enclosing
of aquarter section of new land, were made. In farming, the greatest at-
tention was paid to stock raising. Tlieir herd soon numbered two hundred
head of cattle.* From the milk of seventy-five cows cheese was made, a
cheese maker having been brought fiom Switzerland. A part of his pro-
duct was so fine that merchants at St. Louis shipped it to New Orleans and
there sold it for Swiss cheese.

Our emigrants from Switzerland gave regular accounts of all their
doings and a description of their new home to their friends in Europe.
These letters were there first published in newspapers, and afterwards
gathered and printed in book form.

Dr. Koepfli differed much with Mr. Duden, who had recommended Mis-
souri as best adapted for the German emigration. He now took strong
ground against Missouri, warning emigrants not to settle there, as slavery
sooner or later would bring on trouble. On the other hand he strongly
recommended Illinois, pointing out the manifold advanta.i^es of this young
State, as to its free institutions, its fertile prairies so e-i-sily cultivated, its
mild climate and its good, easily accessible markets.f

*At that time a yoke of oxen was worth forty dollars, horse ; from tlnrty to six-
ty, fresh milch cows eight, hogs two, sheep one fifty, a hive of bees one fifty, chick"
ens ten cents, potatoes ten cents per bushel, wheat fifty cents, corn eighteen cents,
pork one dollar and fifty cents per hundred. A farm laborer received from eight
to ten dollars per month

fDr. Koepfli was the first to recommend to emigrants to reach the Mississippi
Valley bj' way of New Orleans. He had just experienced the difficulties of a land
journey from New York to the Mississippi, before tlie time of railroads. He had
seen how few of the emigrants who had designed making the Mississippi Valley
their place of destination ever reached it — the journej's L;eing too expensive and
difficult. The passage from the French and German sea-ports to New Orleans or
New York differed very little as to price, but from New Orleans up to St. Louis
the trip by steamboat was easy and not expensive. Most "emigrants from Swit-
zerland and Germany destined for the Mississippi Valley, thereafter came via New
». iltaus.

160 A GAZETTEER OF [Highland,

From 1833 a few families each year arrived in this settlement from Eu-
rope. These peoi)le had no disposition to settle in the timber, but preferred
to build their houses on the top of fine hills in the prairie, elevations
which were also best adapted for vineyards and orchards. First but
few came, but soon they commenced to increase in a progressive ratio.

In 1833 the cholera made its first appearance in St. Louis. In the begin-
ning of Maj- a German who worked at the mill of Capt. Blakeman, in
Marine, died of cholera. On this occasion Cai>tain Blakeman gave an ac-
count of how he had seen this terrible epidemic rage in the East Indies, in
1817. One week later Captain Blakeman, his wife and daughter died
within a few hours, of this disease. That electricity must have some con-
nection with cholera was shown on this occasion. On the afternoon of
this day a thunder storm passed over Marine settlement, and the result
was that of the many persons who were attacked bj' cholera after the
storm, all recovered, while of those that were taken before the storm, all
died.

In 1834. the heat and drouglit was so great that it was only equaled in
the year 1854.

The National Road ended at Vandalia. The Legislature of Illinois, true
to what they considered State policj-, declared that this road should not be
l)uilt to St. Louis; if Congress would not build it to Alton, it should stop
at Vandalia. Under this policy' a part of the State, including the southern
part of Madison County, was deprived of a good market road to St. Louis,
which Congi-ess had proposed to build at the expense of the nation.

Every year l^rought on more emigrants from Switzerland, every year
the fields extended farther into the prairie, and new houses and farm
buildings made their appearance on some of the hills. Roads were loca-
ted and opened, and bridges built. The people commenced to feel the ne-
cessity of building churches and school-houses. The lands of the six-
teenth section in the three townships were sold for a trifle, although Dr.
Koepfli remonstrated against this measure. Had his advice prevailed,
these townships would now and for the future have funds enough for all
public schools.

In 1836, (and like the sale of the school sections) about ten years too
soon, a system of internal improvements for the State of Illinois was
adopted. Under this the State proposed to build a railroad from Alton to
Mount Carmel touching this settlement.

James Semple, then an influential politician, Speaker of the House of
Representatives, (and later United States Senator and Minister to Bogota,)
e-utered a large quantitj' of land in the Looking-Glass Prairie. He then
made the proposition to Caspar Koepfli and Joseph Suppiger to lay out a
town in this settlement on the line of the railroad in contemplation.--

"^The "History of Highland" is contiuued on page 24.5, immediately atter the
I'pper Alton Director)'.

MADISON COUNTY DIRECTORY.

[Directories of "Alton" and "Upper Alton" will be found immediately
following this County Directory.]

Note. — Having obtained the citizens names throughout the county as
far as practicable, they are here arranged alphabetical, giving also — in all
cases where the information could be obtained — the occupation, township
of residence, (3-5, 4-5, etc.,) and the Post Office address.

ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS DIRECTORY.

agt agent

carp carpenter

e east

eng engineer

f. farmer

1 h land holder

n north

RR railroad

s south

w west

The figures refer to the township of residence thus: 3-5 — township
three north and range five west. Highland; 6-7 — township six north range
seven west, &c., &c., while the name of the town or village is the P. O.
address.

ABB

ALL.

ABBOTT CATO merchant 3-10
Venice
Abbott Joshua land holder 3-7 Troy
Abbott Michael f -4-7 Edwardsv.
Aben brink Wm. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Abeudroth John carp Highland
Able Jacob Highland
Acbli "Werner carp 3-5 Highland
Accola George 1 h 4-6 Marine
Ackerman Peter f 4-6 Marine
Adais Phillip farmer 6-6 Alhambra
Adams Heye land holder Moro
Adams John 4-7 Edwardsv.
Adden Wm. O. wagonmkr 6-8 Moro
Addlehart John 1 h 3-9 Venice
Agers Zadock 6-10 Alton
Ahlis Albert H. 6-6 Moultonv.
Albrecht Henry tailor CoUinsv.
Albreeht Max blksmith Collinsv.
Albright Henry sr 6-7 Edwardsv.
Alcott Charles potter Upper Alton
Alcott Leonard potter Upper Alton
Aldrich Robert 1 h 5-7 Edwardv.
Aldrup Wm. brickm'r Edwardsv.
Aldy Wm. f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Aleshire Noah f 3-8 Collinsv.
Alfeld Frederick W. 6-6 Moultonv.
21—

Allen Abraham 1 h New Douglas
Allen Charles 3-6 St. Jacobs
Allen Jackson 1 h 6-5 New Douglas
Allen James 5-10 Alton
Allen Jesse Highland
Allen .John R. 5-9 Alton
Allen L. D. 6-10 Alton
Allen Reuben farmer Highland
Allen Thomas f 5-5 New Douglas
Allen Thomas D. f New Douglas
Allen Thomas R. 6-10 Alton
Allen Wm. K. 5-9 Alton
Allender James 5-7
Allenback John farmer Highland
Alsop Samuel 1 h 6-5 New Douglas
Altman S. teamster Collinsv.
Altag Henry 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Altoflf C. H. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Ambrosius Adam 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Ambrosias Conrad 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Ambrosius Nicholas 1 h 5-8 Collinsv.
Ambuel Benedict 1 h 4-5 Highland
Ambuel J. L. 1 h 4-5 Highland
Ambuel .John land holder 3-6 Marine
Ambuel John 5-5 Burdill
Ambuel John sen 1 h Highland
Ambuel Lucius 1 h 4-5 Highland

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BAK

Ambuel Paul 1 h 4-5 Highland
Amisseger Nicholas 3-6"St Jacob
Amnan Josei^h cooper Highland
Amsler John laborei" Edwardsville
Anderson J. P. land holder 3-7 Troy
Anderson James W. 1 h Marine
Anderson John 1 h 3-8 Collinsville
Anderson Wm, C 3-6 St Jacob
Andei-son Wm. H. 3-6 St Jacob
Andrews Jacob f 6-5 New Dougiae
Andrews James B. lawyer 3-7 Troy
Anerson David L 1 h 3-8 Collinsville
Ansler Samuel 1 h 3-5 Highland
Anthis George 4-9
Apfel Wm. 1 h Marine
Apple Franz cooper Highland
Apple John cooper Highland
Apple Louis barkeeper Highland
Applewhite Wm. 5-9 Bethaltn
Arbusha Louis brick mkr 4-6 Marine
Arbuthnot C. E. 5-8 Edwardsville
Arkleman George larmer 5-8 Moro
Armbruster H. carpenter Collinsv.
Armbruster J. M. saloon Edwardsv.
Armshouser Henry 4-8 Edwardsv.
Armstrong M. M. saddler 3-7 Troy
Arndt Charles 1 h 3-8 Collinsville
Arndt Frederick 1 h 3-8 Collinsville
Arnold Charles G. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Arnold Charles R. soap maker Alton
Arnold Henry farmer 3-8 Alhambra
Arth Martin farmer 3-7 Troy
Arthur A. S, farmer 3-9 Venice
Arthur Joseph farmer 3-7 Troy
Ash John P, 5-10 Alton
Ash Mana W. 6-10 Alton
Ashbey T. C. S. 5-9 Upper Alton
Astringes Julius 1 h 4-5 Highland
Atehinson John B. 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
Atkins xVmos farmer 4-10 Alton
Atkins John 1 h 5-9 Upper Alton
Atkins Wm. 1 h 3-9 Venice
Atwater Joshua Edwardsv.
Auber Sebastian Highland
Auer Jacob 5-5 Burdill
Austin W. S. carpenter Venice
Auwater Charles merchant Troy
Avard Dr Sampson 1 h 4-S Edwardsv
Aves Tliomas Highland
Avry Robeit C Highland
Ax Wm. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Axley James M 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Axley Samuel f 5-8 Edwardsy.

BACHELDER JOSEPH P 5-9
Alton
Bacon Eli farmer 4-6 Marine
Bader Charles F. farmer 5-9 Bethalto
Bader John laud holder 4-6 Marine
Badgley D. A. 1 h 5-8 Upper Alton
Baer A. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Baer Jacob farmer Highland

Baer Jacob laud holder 3-7 Troy

Baer John 3-6 St. Jacobs

Baer Rudolph land holder Highland

Baer Sebastian laborer Highland

Eager Henry 4-9

Bager Henry jr. 4-9

Bahning Lewis barber 3-8 Collinsv.

Bahr Jacob 4-8 Edwardsv.

Bahr Wm. 6-8 Dorsey

Bahroth Henry 5-8 Edwardsv.

Baines Marquis laborer 5-6 Marine

Baird John 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.

Baird Wm. J. 1 h 4-7 Edwardsy.

Bairda John 1 h 3-8 CoUinsy.

Baier John 6-7

Baier Wendell 5-8 Edwardsv.

Bake man Fred, farmer 3-10 Venice

Baker Adolpli 5-8 Edwardsv.

Baker C. W. teamster 3-8 Collinsv.

Baker Frederick 3-6 St. Jacobs

Baker Henry 3-6 St. Jacobs

Baker Henry 4-8 Edwardsv.

Baker James 5-9 Upper Alton

Baker John 5-9 Alton

Baker John H. 4-8 Edwardsv.

Baker L. A. 6-10 Alton

Baker Peter 6-10 Alton

Baker Shared 5-10 Alton

Baker Ubo land holder 6-8 Moro

Baker Washington plasterer 3-8

Collinsv.
Baker Wm. 6-7 Prairie Town
Baker Wm. 6-10 Alton
Balka Blasieus 3-6 St. Jacobs
Ball John 5-10 Alton
Ball Patrick fiirmer 4-9 Venice
Ball S W 6-10 Upper Alton
Ballam Albert 4-8 Edwardsv.
Ballard G. W. 1 h 4-8 Edwards.
Ballard W. C. 1 h 3-8 Edwards.
Ballhorn Henry blksmith Edwardsv.
Balsiser Fred.'A Co 1 h Highland
Balsiger S 1 h 4-9 Highland
Balsiuger John f 4-6 Marine
Balster Ed. C. farmer 5-8 Bethalto
Band Louis 4-6
Band M. 4-5 Highland
Band Mai-cus4-6

Bandalier Adlophus banker Highl'd
Bange Benihard 1 h 6-7 Edwardsv.
Bange Henrj' 1 h 6-7 Edwardsv.
Bangert Jacob C. shoemkr Bethalto
Bangert Wm. f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Bangor Wm. 4-9 Venice
Bandhouer Wendle cooper Collinsv.
Bannon James 5-10 Alton
Barber E. A. 6-7
Barber George 5-5 Alhambra
Barber Lyman land holder 4-7 Troy
Barber Wm. blksmith 4-6 Marine
Barbour C. 5-10 Alton
Barco Dempsey 1 h 3-0 Venice

BAR

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

BEL

161

Barco Peter land holder 3-9 Venice I
Bardell J. 5-5 Burdill j

Bardelmeir Ernst. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Baree Jacob 6-9 Fosterburg I

Barhandt Charles 5-7 Edwardsv. 1
Barkley John H. carpenter Highl'd
Barnard Nathan 6-10 Alton
Barnard James 5-9 Alton
Barner James 3-9
Barnett A. P, 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Barnet K. T. O. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Barnett Thomas J. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Barnhart Peter land holder 3-7 Trov
Buruhart S. F. 5-10 Alton
Barnrit<?r Daniel f 4-8 Edwardsv i
Bains S. G. carpenter 8-7 Troy
Barnsbaek George 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Barnsback Henry C. merchant 4-8

Edwardsv.
Barnsback John J. f 4-7 Edwardsv.
Barnsback Julius A. farmer 3-7 Troy
Barnsback Julius G. merchant 4-8

Edwardsv.
Barnsback Thos. J. f 4-7 Edwardsv.
Barnsback Wm. J. farmer 4-8 Troy
Barobardier Francis 3-9
Barret Andrew A. teamster 5-8

Bethalto
Barriclaugh George 5-9 Bethalto
Barrow Willis cooper 6-8 Moro
Bartel A. C. farmer 3-7 Troy
Bartel August farmer 5-7 Troy
Bartelom Cornelius 6-9 Alton
Bartels Dedrick farmer 3-9 Venice
Bartels Charles C. 5-8 Edwardsv.
Bartels Derick farmer 3-10 Venice
Bartlett C. H. 1 h 6-10 Godfrev
Bartlett Daniel f 4-7 Edward'sv.
Bartlett David fanner 4-7 Edv.ardsv.
Bartlett H, T. f 4-7 Edwardsv.
Bartlett George A 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
Bartlett Jesse 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
Bartlett Wm. f 4-7 Edwardsv.
Basse Henry 4-6
Bassett Harlow f 6-9 Fosterburg
Bates John blksmith Upper Alton
Bates Samuel 6-9 Alton
Batterton B F 5-10 Alton
Batemau David 1 h o-S Moro
Bauer Andrew cooper Edwardsv.
Bauer Frank saloon 4-8 Edwardsv.
Bauer Ferdinand 3-7 Edwardsv.
Bauer George P. 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Bauer John F f 5-8 Edwardsv.
Bauer Joseph P. f 5-S Edwardsv.
Baum Christian 4-8 Edwardsv.
Bauman Christian 1 h Highland
Bauman George 5-10 Alton
Bauman Martin 5-10 Alton
Bauman Rudolph baker Highland
Baumgartner John 6-7 Lamb's Point
Baumgartner John 1 h 4-6 Marine

Bayless George 4-9 Venice

Beahr Henry blksmith 5-9 Bethalto.

Bear Henry blksmith 6-9 Bethalto

Beard James merchant New Douglas

Beard Wm. 4-9

Beardsley Thomas 4-S Edwardsv.

Beaudroit George 6-9 Alton

Bechtold Chrisitoph shoemaker 3-8

Collinsv.
BeckAlexander sodafactory Highl'n
Beck Alfred Cooper Highland
Beck Anthony 1 h 5-6 Marine
Beck Jacob carpenter 4-S Edwardsv.
Beck Jolin M. land holder 3-7 Troy
Becke Frederick land holder 3-7 Troy
Becker Jacob Highland
Becker John miller 3-8 Collinsv.
Beckman Fritz 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Beekin Nathaniel 6-9 Alton
Beel John land holder 3-10 Venice
Beel Samuel T. 1 h 3-9 Venice
Beely George 1 h 5-9 Upper Alton
Beer'baum Ernst. 5-9 Upper Alton
Beerhouse Wm. f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Beetle Edward Highland
Beggam Michael 6-9 Alton
Beggeman Fritz farmer 5-6 Marine
Behrendt August 1 h 4-S Edwardsv.
Berkhost Fred. 5-6 Edwardsv.
Behrhurst Henry f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Beierley Joseph 1 h Hisland
Belk Charles M. f 5-8 Edwardsv.
Belk George 6-7 Prairie Town
Belk Henry 1 h 5-S Edwardsv.
Belk Thos. W. L. 1 h 5-9 Bethalto
Bell John M farmer 6-9 Upper Alton
Bell Peter C farmer 4-6 Marine
Bell Wm. W. brickmkr Upper Alton
Bellas James S. 5-lu Alton
Bellm Frederick 5-5 Alhambra
Bellm Peter 1 h 4-5 Highland
Bellm Vallentine 1 h Highland
Bellville Charles lab 6-S Moro
Benbow R M 1 h 5-9 Upper Alton
Bender Adolplius farmer Highland
Bender Christopher 1 h 4-5 Highland
Bender Franz C. farmer Highland
Bender Heniy 1 h 4-6 Marine
Bender Wendlin 1 h 4-5 Highland
Benker Henry 6-10 Alton
Benner Fidel blksmith 4-6 Marine
Bennett B M 6-6 1 h Stanton
Bennett Wm. J. 6-6 Moultonv.
Benque 1''. Ij. engineer 6-8 Moro
Benson ^^'m. 5-10 Alton
Bentorf Herman 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Beoschenstein Edward 1 h St Morgan
Bergell Fred 3 9
Berger Adam 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Berger Martin 4-8 Edwardsv.
Berg Wm. 5-5 Alhambra.
Berkey Jonathan 1 h Collinsv

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BIE

Berkey Joseph beer house Collinsv.
Bernays F. B. Highland
Bernays Thomas 5-9 Alton
Bernhardt John carpenter Highland
Bernrenter Conrad 6-9 Fosterburg
Berry Amos 5-9 Alton
Berry Beni. D. painter Edwardsv.
Berry D. D. f 5-9 Upper Alton
Berry John 1 h 4-5 Highland
Bertch Gottleib farmer Highland
Bertram Francis 1 h 3-7 Troy
Besansenly A. C. 4-6
Bessley Francis 3-6 St. Jacobs
Bessman John 4-8 Edwardsv.
Best Albert 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Best Charles 1 h 6-8 Prairie Town
Best Christian 6-7 Prairie Town
Best Dempsey 6-7 Lamb's Point
Best Ephraim 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Best Ernst 6-7 Prairie Town
Best Frederick 6-7 Prairie Town
Best Henry 6-8 Prairie Town
Best Holland 6-7 Lamb's Point
Best James 6-7 Lambs Point
Best John 5-8 Edwardsv.
Best Jordan land holder 6-6 Staunton
Best Levi 6-7 Staunton
Best Michael 6-7 Staunton
Best Phillip 6-7 Lambs Point
Best Wm. 6-7 Lambs Point
Best Wm. jr. 6-7 Lambs Point
Betzold Adam 5-7 Edwardsv.
Betzold Casper 1 h 5-S Edwardsv.
Bettman Wm. 5-7
Betts M. J. 5-9 Alton
Betts John 4-8 Edwardsv.
Bevelot Nicholas 3-9
Bevenean Joseph 6-10 Alton
Bevill James former 6-9 Fosterburg
Bevins John Avagon mkr 4-7 Marine
Beyerle Joseph land holder Highl'n
Bickelhaupt George elk p::dwardsv.
Bickmore George W. f4-9 Venice
Bierbaum Conrad 6-10 Alton
Bierbaum Ernst. 6-10 Alton
Bierbaum Frederick 6-10 Alton
Bierman Adam 3-8 Collinsv.
Bierman Alfred 5-6 Edwardsville
BiggersLatf John W. carpenter 4-8

Edwardsv.
Biggs David W. 1 h 6-5 New Douglas
Bigins Thomas 5-9 Alton
Bilderback H. C. 5-5 Alhambra
Billner John 3-8 St. Theodore
Blim Felix 1 h 4-5 Highland
Bingart Frederick f 5^8 Edwardsv,
Binger Henry 3-6 St Jacobs
Biniiey Walter P. 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Birch Henry miner 6-8 Moro
Bircher Casper Highland
Bircher John 1 h Highland
Bircher Rudolph 1 h 5-6 Highland

Bird James W. f 6-6 Staunton
Bird Marion 6-7 Lamb's Point
Birdnow Louis Highland
Birzer John brewer Collinsv.
Bisca Andrew 5-8 Edwardsv.
Bishop Amos f 6-5 New Douglas
Bishop Daniel 1 h 6-6 New Douglas
Bishop Fred 4-8 Edwardsv.
Bishop George f 6-5 New Douglas
Bishop John 4-8 Edwardsv.
Bishop Luther M. f 6-5 New Douglas
Bishop Martin V. 1 h St Morgan
Bishop Thomas f 4-9 Venice
Bisker Ernst 6-6 Moultonv.
Bisking Henry 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Bisking Henry 5-8 Edwardsv.
Bivens Clayton 1 h 6-8 Moro
Bivens James C 1 h 6-8 Bethalto
Bivens Wm. 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Bixenschitz John 6-8 Prairie Town
Bixenschitz Leonard 6-8 Ridgely
Bizer Jacob 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Bizer Wm. farmer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Blacett Theodore farmer Highland
Black Alexander 3-6 St. Jacobs
Black John farmer 4-9 Venice
Black John jr. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Blackburn A. W. 6-10 Birden
Blackburn Milton 3-8 Collinsv.
Blackburn Samuel 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
Blackett Edward farmer Highland.
Blackwell Joseph 6-9 Alton
Blaha Joseph laborer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Blair Heui-y farmer 4-7 Edwardsv.
Blair Joseph 5-9 Alton
Blake Daniel farmer 3-7 Troy
Blake John G. farmer Collinsv.
Blakeman Curtis 1 h Highland
Blakeman Wm. teamster 4-6 Marine
Blanke Henry 6-9 Alton
Blanke John butcher 4-6 Edwardsv.
Blanke F. merchant 4-6 Marine
Blanke W. merchant 4-6 Marine
Blasingame Joseph 1 h 4-10 Alton
Blass Christian 1 h Collinsv.
Blattenburg Charles 3-7 Edwardsv.
Blattert John 6-8 Dorsey
Blattner Anna land holder Highl'd
Blattner John R. Deputy Collector
U. S. Internal Revenue Highl'd
Blattner Joseph farmer Highland
Blockett Francis Highland
Bloom Lewis 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Bloomer Peter f 3-6 Highland
Bloster Oliver S. 1 h 4-7 Marine
Blume C. G. tinner Collinsv.
Blume Ernst 5-6 Greencastle
Blume George 1 h 4-6 Marine
Blume H. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Blume John H. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Blume Leven H. C. 6-7 Lambs Point
Blume Wm. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.

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Blumenstein Samuel Highland
Blunt B. F. 5-9 Alton
Bob Mike land holder 5-7 Edwardsv,
Booker August 6-7 Prairie Town
Boeker Charles 6-7 Prairie Town
Bocker Christ 6-7 Prairie Town
Boeker Christopher 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Boda Henry farmer 3-7 Troy
Boda Henry 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Boda John farmer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Bode John farmer 4-9 Venice
Bodrio E. J. engineer 5-9 Bethalto
Bodt Christian 3-7 Troy
Bodyne Louis 6-7
Boehm Frederick 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Boehm Simon 4-8 Edwardsv.
Boehning Andrew furniture 4-8 Ed-
wardsv.
Boeman Wm. 3-9 farmer Venice
Boetcher Wm. 6-8 Dorsey
Bohliu Herbert 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
Bohnenstiehl Andrew 1 h 3-7 Troy
Bohnenstiehl Jacob jr 1 h 3-7 Troy
Bohrhasser Hen ly 5-9 Alton
Boisanbris Mark 5-9 Alton
Bolen Harm an 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
BoUman Christian f 4-6 Marine
Boltz Adam 3-7 Edwardsv.
Bond Benjamin jr. 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Bond Wm. 6-7 Lamb's Feint
Bonn Frederick Collinsv.
Bonner John constable Edwardsv.
Bonner S. O. 1 h 4-S Edwardsv.
Bonnett Peter Highland
Boon Allen engineer Upper Alton
Boosinger Jacob 1 h 4-6 Marine
Boosinger J. W. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Booth George 5-10 Alton
Bordorf Henry L h 3-1 U Venice
Boshart Henry farmer Highland
Bosomworth George f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Bosomworth Rob't 1 h4-8 Edwri'dsv,
Boss Frederick 4-7 Edwardsv.
Bostwick A. P. tollkpr 3-8 Collinsv.
Bostwick J. D. 3-8 Collinsv.
Bote Adam land holder 6-8 Moro
Botkin T. B. H. 1 h G-6 Staunton
Botkin T. J. land holder 3-9 Venice
Botterman H. 6-7 Prairie Town
Bonse Louis 6-10 Alton
Bonse Wm, 6-8 Dorsey
Bonser Wm. H. laborer 5-9 Bethalto
Bowers Andrew 6-9 Alton
Bowers Taswell 6-10 Alton
Bowers Walbury G-9 Fosterbury
Bowles Anderson f 4-8 Edwardsv'.
Bowles Austin 6-7 Lambs Point
Bowles Ximrod 6-7 Lambs Point
Boyd Coleman farmer 5-8 Moro
Boyd James farmer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Boyd John farmer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Boyd John farmer 5-8 Moro

22—

Boyd John F. butcher 6-10 Godfrey
Boyle George farmer 5-6 Marine
Brackhom Frederick 5-7
Braden Isaac farmer 3-9 Venice
Bradley' Hugh farmer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Bradley Enoch 6-7
Bradsbj^ Francis M. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Bradsby Wm, 3-6 St, Jacobs
Bradsley Richard 3-7 Troy
Brake Jacob laborer Highland
Brandis Herman land h 3-10 Venice
Brandist August 1 h 3-10 Venice
Brands Henry saddler 4-6 Marine
Brandt Henry H, 1 h 4-9 Venice
Brandt John S. 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Brandt Thomas hunter 4-8 Edwardv.
Brauger Christian 1 h 3-6 Highland
Branger Martin 1 h 3-6 Highland
Branger Michael 1 h Highland
Erase Christian 1 h 5-3 Edwardsv.
Brase Henry 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Bratton Joseph W. 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Braundemier Ernst f 5-6 Alhambra
Bravaud Godfrey baker Highland
Brave Frederick 5-5 Burdill
Bi-ehm John A. laborer 4-6 Marine
Bremerman Henry 1 h 4-7 Marine
Brendle Ignatus shoemkr Edwardsv
Brendle Joseph shoemkr Edwardsv.
Brendle Sebastian shoemkr Edw'dsv
Brescia Jacob 3-7 Troy
Breslin John shoemaker Collinsv.
Brettell John K. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Brewerton Sidney S. carp Edwardsv
Brewer John 6-5 New Douglas
Brewer Wm. 5-9 Alton
Briggs David S. 6-6 Moultonv,
Briggs James merchant Marine
Briggs Wm. farmer 5-6 Marine
Brighton J. T. 3-8 Collinsv.
Briuer Daniel blksmith Highland
Briner Jacob shoemaker Highland
Brinker Christian f 6-9 Fosterburg
Brinkman Henry barber Edwardsv.
Brinkman JohnH. tailor Edwardsv-
Brinkman Simon carpenter Marine
Brinkman Wm, 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Broche Emanuel farmer Highland
Brock Andrew J, laborer 5-9 Bethalto
Brockhaus Jacob 4-6 1 h Marine
Brockman Christian 1 h 3-9 Venice.
Brockmier Henry 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Broncan Eilest 6-10 Alton
Bronner Richard 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Brooks David J. f 6-9 Fosterburg
Brooks Joshua teamster 6-9 Godfrey
Brooks Martin 1 h 4-6 Marine
Brooks Thomas 3-9
Brosic Michael 4-9
Brossart Celestin merchant Highl'd
Brown A. W. land agt. 3-8 Collinsv.
Brown C. C. farmer 6-9 Fosterburg

166

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BUE

Brown Conrad 1 h 4-5 Highland
Brown D. E. j. p., and 1 h G-10 Alton
Brown Daphnejlaud holder 3-7 Troy
Brown Frank 4-8 Edwardsv.
Brown George 6-9 Alton
Brown Henry 4-5 Highland
Brown Ingabee 6-9 Alton
Brown Isaac 1 h 4-5 Highland
Brown J. R. Highland
Brown James 5-8 Edwardsv.
Brown James G. 6-10 Godfrey
BROWN JAS. R. editor Edwardsv.
Brown John Ih 6-5 New Douglas
Brown John A. 1 h 3-10 Venice
Brown John X. farmer 4-9 Venice
Brown L. H. M. 5-5 Alhambra
Brown Mathias f 5-5 Alhambra
Rrown Robert farmer Venice
Brown Samuel 5-9 Alton
Brown Thimothy 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Brown Wm. 'MO Alton
Brown Wm. T. circuit elk Edwardsv
Brown Zebulon 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Browning Baker 5-10 Alton
Brownlee Peter miner 5-9 Bethalto
Bruchard Christian 5-5 Alhambra
Bruegger Alvis stonecutter Highl'd
Bruggerman August 6-6 Alton
Bruggerman G. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Bruggerman Henry 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Brumwert Louis f'4-8 Edwai'dsv.
Erumworth Henry 5-7 Edwardsv.
Brumworth Louis 5-7
Brumworlh Wm. 5-7 Edwardsv.
Bruns Richard slioemaker Moro
Brust Christian 5-5 Alhambra
Bryan Wm. 6-10 Alton
Bueher L, farmer 4-5 Highland
Buchhien Charles grocery Highland
Buchhite Francis bar kpr. Bethalto
Buchman Alvis 1 h Highland
Buchman Joseph 1 h Highland
Buchta John 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Buchta Matthew 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Buchtej- Conrad painter Plighland
Buchter John lumber dealer Highl'd
Buck A, W. farmer 8-8 Collinsv.
Buck J. M. farmer 6-S Omphghent
Buckleman Anton 1 h Collinsv.
Buckles Wra. I h 5-6 Marine
Bucklej^ J. L. farmer 5-8 Edwardsv.
Buckmiller German 1 h 4-5 Highl'd
Budda C. H. B 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Budv William 6-10 Alton
Buel F. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Buhrman Michael o-d I h Marine
Bugger Charles 3-7 Edwardsv.
Bugger John A. 3-7 Edwardsv.
Buhlman Leonz 3-6 St. Jacobs
Bulkley Justus Bev. baptist U. Alton
Bullan John 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Bullion John B. f 6-9 Fosterburg

Bumpass Frank farmer 4-9 Venice
Bunk Elias 3-7 Edwardsv.
Burdorf Chris, land holder Venice
Burgaze Christian f 4-5 Highland
Burgdorf Johana 3-9 Venice
Burger Christotf farmer Highland
Burgess Samuel 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Burhman Henry 1 h 4-6 Marine
Burke Edmund 5-9 Alton
Burke James lal) 4 8 Edwardsv.
Burkhart George f 5-8 Edwardsv.
Burkhart John J. teamster Marine
Burkhart Manrod cooper Edwardsv.
Burkhart Raphael cooper Edw'dsv.
Burkhart Rudolph team'r 4-6 Marine
Burhmester Chris^tian farmer Troy
Burkule Henry C. 6-7
Biirnap Joseph surveyor Up'r Alton
Burnett Geo. B. lawyer Edwardsv,
Burnius Henry shoemkr Edwardsv.
Burn reuther Jacob f 5-8 Eldwardsv.
Burns John farmer 3-10 Venice
Burns Patrick 6-10 Alton
Burris Henry land holder Venice
Burroughs Jno C. 1 h 3-8 Edwardsv.
Burton Arthur A. toll gate keeper

Collinsv.
Burton John P. 1 h Upper Alton
Burton Joseph nursery Upper Alton
Burwell L. land holedr 6-8 Moro
Burwell Mathew laborer 5-8 Moro
Busch Jacob land holder 4-9 Venice
Busli Charles F. 3-7 Edwardsv.
Bush Edward 6-9 Fosterburg
Bushaell Lyne 5-8 Edwardsv
Busse John" 1 h 5-6 Marine
Bulher F. M. 6-7 Prairie Town
liuther Henry 6-7 Prairie Town
Fiuthor Wm. E. 6-7 Staunton
Butler Aaron 5-9 Upper Alton
Butt John 3-8 Collinsv.
Butters Alexander miner Bethalto
Butzback Henry butcher Collinsv.
Buzan Jones 6-6 Moultonv.
Byar Jacob keeps toll gate Venice
Byrly Samuel 1 6-5 New Douglas
Byrnes J. W. 4-10 Alton
Byrnes Tho's constable 3-10 Venice
Byron John L. 5-5 Alhambra
Byze John laborer Highland

OAATS ALEXANDER 4-9|
Cain J. H. laborer 6-8 Moro
Calahan Philip 6-7 Prairie Town
Calame Louis F. 6-10 Alton
Callahan Thomas 1 h 5-9 Upper Alton
Calcott H. B carpenter 6-10 Alton
Calvin Dennis 1 h 6-G Staunton
Calvin P. S. 6-7 Omphghent
Cammon Henry 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Cammon Wm. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Camp Alexander 1 h 5-6 Staunton

MOEGAN & COEEY represent the jEtna Ins, Co.,

CAM

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167

Campbell J. M. fanner 3-9 Venice
Cambell John 5-10 Alton
Campbell John A. 1 h 6-8 Ridgeley
Campbell Wm. f 5-9 Upper Alton
Canan Henrv 5-9 Alton
Canter John"^F. 3-9 Alton
Canwell Eleander 3-6 St. Jacobs
Cape John 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Caranah James 6-10 Alton
Carey Wm. 6-10 Alton
Cai-lChristoiiher 5-8 Edwardsv.
Carlton Schuyler 4-6 Marine
Carpenter ¥. A. 3-7 Edwardsv.
Carr Charles 5-9 Alton
Carr G. W. 5-9 miller Upper Alton
Carr L. C. Rev. Baptist Upper Alton
Carr Thomas 4-10 Alton
Carrington John farmer 4-9 Venice
Carrelton Charles 1 h 5-6 Alhambi-a
Carrol Thomas farmer 4-9 Venice
Carroll Anthony B. hotel 5-9 Bethalto
Carroll Charles 6-10 Alton
Carroll James 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Carroll John 4-6 Marine
Carroll .John 1 h 4-6 Marine
Carroll John B. 1 h 6-6 Staunton
CaiToll John B. farmer 5-9 Bethalto
Carroll Patrick 1 h 4-6 Marine
Carson William 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Carter Henrv F. farmer 3-8 Collinsv.
Carter Tlionias 1-h 6-8 Moro
Carter William B. 1 li Marine
Cartwright George 1 h 5-9 U. Alton
Cartledge Richard 1 h 5-9 Bethalto
Carttedge Samuel miner ()-S Moro
Carver X. J. miner 5-9 Bethalto
Carver Xewton 5-10 Alton
Case Parden farmer 4-9 Venice
Case Warren 1 h 4-6 Marine
Casey John laborer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Caskey Thomas R. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Castinetts John grocerv 6-10 Godfrey
Castle O, L. prof. Shiirtleff College

Upper Alton
Caulk Jacob New Douglas
Cawley Fritz 1 h 3-10 Veni-e
Cellend Ludwig 5-8 Edwardsv.
Challingwortli J. miner 6-S Moro
Challingworth Wm. miner Bethalto
Chamberlain W. H. 1 h 6-10 Godfry
Chambers J. G. 4-9
Chambers Jacob 6-10 Alton
Chambers Kennedy f 4-7 Edwardsv-
Chance .Jonathan laborer 4-9 Marine
Chance Wm. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Chapman C. 6-7 >Staunton
Chapman Clement f 5-7 Hampton
Chapman D. W. 5-9 Upper Alton
Chapman Isaac 1 h 4-0 Edwardsv.
Chapman I. M. 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Chapman J. P. 6-7 Lambs Point
Chapman James P. H. Upper Alton

Chapman .Joseph j p 4-8 Edwardsv.
Chapman M. B. 5-9 Alton
Chapman Miles C. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Chapman T. J. 6-7
Charles Andrew Highland
Charles John farmer Highland
Charles Wm. laborer 6-8 Moro
Charless Wm. A. 1 h 6-10 Godlrey
Charter Darius 5-5 Alhambra
Chelders Andrew laborer 6-S Moro
Chipron Charles 1 h Highland
Chipron J. G. 1 h Highland
Chuni Levi painter 3-8 Collinsv.
Choat Richard blksmith 6-8Ridgeley
Christian Adolph f ()-8 Dorse v
CHURCHILL GEORGE 1 h 3-7 Troy
Clanton D. S. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Clapi^er Chris. 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Clark Andrew E. 3-8 St. Theodore
CLARK C. E. merchant Edwardsv.
Clark Charles S. 6-8 Moro
Clark E. C. farmer 3-7 Trov
Clark Jamea E. 1 h3-8 Collinsv.
Clark John carj^enter Moro
Clark John L. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Clark John L. jr. 3-S Collinsv.
Clark Robert f 5-S Edwardsv.
Clark Samuel 1 h 5-6 New Douglas
Clark Thomas C. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Clark Wm. lab 4-8 Edwardsv.
Clark Wm. A. farmer 5-8 Bethalo
Clark Win. H. 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Clawsou L. J. 5-9 Upper Alton
Clavton Wm. P. eng. 5-9 Bethalto
Cleaver Wm. 6-10 Alton
Clements Volentine 4-6 Marine
Clemmons Thomas farmer 3-7 Troy
Clirtbrd John blksmith 5-10 Alton
Clift William 3-6 St. Jacobs
Cline Henry J. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Cline J. W. farmer 6-6 Staunton
Cline John 3-6 St. Jacol:>s
Clingman Henry 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
Clough George "6-10 Alton
Clough Jesse R. carp 6-10 Godfrey
Clough Samuel cooper Upper Alton
Coalston George C. f 6-6 Staunton
Coulsion Jolm 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Coalston Phelix S. 1 h 6-(i Staunton
Coatney T. R. farmer Staunton
Chobiue Joseph f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Cobine Samuel 4-8 Edwardsv.
Cobine Thos. sen. 1 h 4-s Edwardsv.
Cocliad Francis 1 h Highland
Cockrill James farmer 6-8 Dorsey
Cockrill John 6-8 Dorsey
Codv James farmer 3-9 ^'enice
Coggeshall J. H. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Colby George H. 1 h 6-10 Alton
Cole Benjamin 4-9 Venice
Cole Granville M. lawj^er Edwardsv.
Colier Robert 3-7 Edwardsv.

of Hartford, Assets 84,057,455 00.

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COT

Colin Daniel Highland
Colk Jacob 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Collett J. W. 5-9 Upper Alton
Collins Daniel D. prop, of plank road

3-8 CoUinsv.
Collins Wm. 1 h 6-8 Ompbghent
Colquick Mike 3-8 Collinsv.
Coloners Peter 5-9 Alton
Combs James 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Combs R. B. broom mkr Collinsv.
Combs Wm. 1 h 3-S Collinsv.
Comely Peter 5-9 Upper Alton
Comer Wm. A. farmer 3-7 Troy
Compton G. S. wagon makeV 5-10

Godfrey
Congdou sr B. painter 5-9 U. Alton
Conklin L, G. 1 h 3-10 Venice
Conlan Henry 6-10 Alton
Conley Miciiael 6-10 Alton
Conn A. C. 1 h 4-S Marine
Conn J. L. farmer 4-6 Marine
Conner Thomas 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
Conolly Wm. 1 h 6-8 Moro
Coustiner Wm. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Cook Daniel W. agt. and dept. sheriff

3-8 Collinsv.
Cook Harrison 1 h 3-7 Troy
Cook Henry 1 h 3-10 Venice
Cook James gardener 3-8 Collinsv.
Cook John 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Cook John butcher 5-9 Upper Alton
Cook John A. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Cook AVesley 1 h 3-7 Troy
Cook Wm. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Cooksey H. B. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Cooksey James 5-5 Alhambra
Cooksey R. R. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Cool John farmer 3-10 Venice
Cool Wm. 1 h 3-10 Venice
Cooley Henry 5-10 Alton
Coon Michael farmer 3-7 Troy
Cooper Ed. E. 1 h 6-8 Moro
Cooper Henry 1 h 6-8 Ridgeley
Cooper Howard physician 3-7 Troy
Cooper James T. 5-9 Upper Alton
Cooper John farmer 3-7 Troy
Cooper John 1 h 6-9 Upper Alton
Cooper Joseph laborer Bethalto
Cooper Joseph M. 1 h 6-8 Ridgeley
Cooper L. J. constable 5-9 U. Alton
Cooper Wm. laborer G-S Moro
Copley John S. farmer 6-10 Godfrej'-
Copley George painter 6-10 Godfrey
Corbai Patrick farmer 4-9 Venice
Cordell Henry farmer 6-6 Staunton
Cordevant Francis Highland
Corey A. W. treasurer Monticello

Seminary 6-10 Godfrey
Cormack Wm. plasterer 3-8 Collinsv
Cornelius Nelson 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Cotter Michael 5-9 Alton
Cotter Wm. H. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.

MOEGAN & COREY represent

Cottrell Joseph S. clerk Marine
Cottrell Tho's B. 4-6 farmer Marine
Course Charles 1 h 3-10 Venice
Coventry John W. p. m. Edwardsv.
Cowan Archibald 1 h 4-6 Marine
Cowen John R. cabinet maker 5-9

Upper Alton
Cowles Daniel 6-7 Prairie Town
Cowles Henrv 5-10 Alton
Cowles R. 5-9 Alton
Cowles S. W. livery stable 3-7 Troy
Cox Einanuel 3-6 St. Jacobs
Cox Emanuel J. carp. 5-9 Bethalto
Cox F. C. merchant 5-9 Bethalto
Cox Isaac 1 h 4-8 Bethalto
Cox Isaac 1 h 5-6 Marine
Cox John justice peace 5-9 Bethalto
Cox L. L. 5-8 Edwardsv.
Coy Abraham farmer 6-8 Dorsey
Crammer Newton farmer 3-7 Troy
Cramp Lemuel teacher 3-73Troy
Crandall David 1 h 4-8 Marine
Crane George B. mer. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Crane G. M. 6-10 Alton
Cranson Charles 5-10 Alton
Crawford A. C. 5-8 EdAvardsv.
Crawford R. W. 6-10 Alton
Creamer John farmer 4-9 Venice
Creb George 1 h 3-9 Venice
Crecam Michael 4-9 Alton
Creemer John 1 b 3-10 Venice
Cressey C. B. farmer 3-8 Co) linsv.
Crette Hopolite 1 h Highland
Crimer Mike laborer 5-6 Alhambra
Crocker Charles W. 1 h4-8 Edwardsv.
Crocker George carp. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Crocker Heni'v 1 h Edwardsv.
Croeksford John 5-10 Alton
Crockstone Joseph 5-10 Alton
Gronan Dennis laborer 5-10 Alton
Cronson Charles 6-10 Alton
Crook Wm. L. 6-7 Lambs Point
Crosby John 1 h 4-3 Edwardsv.
Crosby Samuel 6-7 Prairie Town
Crowder J. W. 6-7 Prairie Town
Crownover Garrett mer. Highland
Crowson Wm. 6-10 Alton
CruU Daniel farmer 6-10 Godfrey
Crum J. D. Minister Collinsv.
Cudcomb John 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Cuddy George 1 h Highland
Cudd Jonathan 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Cuddy Michael 1 h 4-6 Marine
Cuddy Wm. L. 5-5 Alhambra
Cuendot Julius farmer Highland
Cull John basket mkr 3-10 Venice
Culp Benjamin 1 h 5-9 Upper Alton
CumptonWm. farmer 6-6 Moultonv.
Cundoff Jefferson 5-9 Alton
Curtis Franklin 1 h 6-10 Alton
Cyng Matthias 4-8 Edwardsv.
Czerny Mathias cooper 3-8 Collinsv.

the Connecticut Mutual Life Ins.

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169

DABERT JOSEPH laud holder 5-6 Dediug Henry farmer 3-9 Venice
Alhambra j Dee Charles 3-<3 St. Jacobs

Dacon Henrv C. wagonm'rEdw'dsvi Dee E. W. Saw Mill 4-6 Marine.
Daech Wm. clerk 4-8 Edwardsv. | Deel John 4-6
Dagenfeldter Jacob grocery Edw'dsvj Deele Joseph farmer 3-9 Venice

Daggett D. B. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Dahring Conrad f 6-6 Staunton
Daily Joseph 5-9 Upper Alton
DALE M. G. lawyer Edwardsv.
Dalman Nicholas 1 h 4-5 Highland
Dammerman Fred, f 3-9 Venice
Dammert John 1 h 4-5 Highland
Damkey Conrad f New Douglas
Danauter Cornelius 6-9 Alton
Daniels A. L. 5-9 Upper Alton
Daniels Harrison Agent

College Upper Alton
Daniels John 4-S Edwardsv.
Daniels Nelson 4-8 Edwardsv.
Daniels Wm. 6-10 Alton
Darm E. L. 4- 8 Edwardsv.
Darneille John 1 h Venice
Darnes Patrick 5-10 Alton
Dauderman Henry 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Dauderman John 5-6 Alhambra
Deuderman Phillip 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Daum Balthaser 4-8 Edwardsv.
Davidson^C. T. 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Davidson John N. f 3-10 Venice
Davidson John C. 1 h 3-10 Venice

Deffenburg John 3-6 St. Jacobs
Degbrowski Ferdinand 1 h 5-6 Marine
Deibert Volentine tailor Alhambra
Deickmeyer H. miner 3-8 Collinsv.
Deepholt Fred, farmer 4-8 Edwardsv
Deitz George cabinet mkr 4-6 Marine
Deitz Wm. farmer 4-6 Marine
Delano Andrew boss miner Collinsv.
Delany John 6-10 Alton
Delaplain John A. 1 h 3-9 Venice
Shurtleflfl Delaplain John S. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey

Delaplain Solomon grocer N. Douglas
Delassus Edward farmer Highland
Delassus Florentine farmer Highl'd
Del bow Macome 5-9 Alton
Delbrock Wm. 4-3 Edwardsv.
Delorkey John 5-9 Alton
Dempsey Michael f 6-5 New Douglas
Dempsey Thomas lab Edwardsv.
Denmeire John J. 4-5 Highland
Denney A. N. Rev. O.S. P. 6-8 Moro.
Denton Henry 6-7 Prairie Town
Denton James M. f 6-8 Omphghent
Denton Samuel H. 6-7 Prairie Town
Denton S. W. 6-S Omphgent

Davis Ezekiel early settler, died 1865! Denty Adolph 6-10 Alton

6-7 Omphghent
Davis James nursery 6-10 Godfrey
Davis John W. teamster Collinsv.
Davis Richard 6-10 Alton
Davis Richard laborer 5-9 Bethalto
Davis Wm. F. 6-7 Lambs Point
Davis W. G. W. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv,
Davis Thomas S. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Davy George teamster 3-7 Troy
Dawson F. W. B. 1 h 3-7 Troy'

Dependabl Frederick J. f 6-9 Foster-
burg
DePleau L. Brune 1 h 4-5 Highland
Depner Otto 5-8 Edwardsv.
Depries Jacob 6-S Alton
Depry John bricklayer 5-9 U. Alton
Depry Roli^rt brklayer 5-9 U. Alton
Dervin Peter 4-9
Desfountain John B. f Highland
Desfountain Jules f Highland

Day Mortimer shoe mkr N. Douglasi Desmond Michael blksmith Ed'dsv.
Deagle Edmund blk smith Alhambra! Desmoulin Camill f Highland
Deagle John blk smith 5-6 Alhambra! Detcheue Andrew miner Collinsv.

Dean Henry C. 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv
Deass Frederick 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
Debatin Ludwig farmer Highland
Debatin .Sebatian Highland
Debold Martin cooper 4-8 Edwardsv.
Decheene Francis farmer Highland.
Deck Jacob 1 h 6-9 Upper Alton
Deck Joseph 1 h 4-6 Marine
Deck John farmer 6-9 Fosterburg
Deck Michael 1 h 4-6 Marine
Deck Nicholas 1 h 4-6 Marine
Deck Peter 1 h 6-5 New Douglas
Deck Thomas 6-5 New Douglas
Decker Frederick 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Deckhaus F. W, 5-7
Deckreval Fred, farmer Highland
Dederick Rudolph 3-7 Collinsv.
Deding Fred, farmer 3-9 Venice

Detterding Conrad 1 h 3-9 Venice
Detterding Henry 1 h 3-9 Venice
Dettering Wm. 3->^ Collinsv.
Dettnier Frederick 4-7 Edwardsv.
Dect(ju .John 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Detzuiau Wm. 5-9 Alton
Dewald flenry barber 3-8 Collinsv.
Dewerf George brick ^mkr 6-8 Moro
Dewerti' Henry miner 6-8 Moro
Dewerff John laborer 6-8 Moro
Dewerft" Wm. grocer 6-8 Moro
Dewey George H. phys. 4-6 Marine
Dewey John S. physician 3-7 Troy
Dhubert Victor Highland
Dickman Hemy 3-8 f Collinsv.
Dickerson Nehemiah 1 h6-10 Godfrey
Dierbert John tailor 4-6 Marine
Dierking August 1 h 3-7 Troy

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Dieriug Henry 4-6
Dieter Seymour 5-9 Alton
Diger Henry 1 h 3-8 Coliinsv.
Digman John 5-9 Alton
Digman Wm. J. f 6-9 Fosterburg
Dillon John D. f 6-9 Fosterburg
Dillon Win. farmer 6-9 Fosterburg
DIiMMOCK CHARLES W. County

Clerk Edwardsv.
Dingman Thomas E, 3-6 St. Jacobs
Dingman Wm. R. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Dinker Plammoud 5-9 Alton
Diphollz Henry 4-7 Edwardsv.
Ditnor Otto 4-8 Edwardsv,
Ditzc'll Henry farmer 6-8 Dorsey
Dixon Ralph 5-10 Alton
Doaring Adam 4-9
Dobson R. 5-10 Alton
Doebels August Highland
Duehring Charles 1 h 3-8 Coliinsv.
Doehering Ernst 1 h 3-8 Coliinsv.
Doechring Frederick I h 3-S Coliinsv.
Doergo Herman f New Douglas
DoUa Andrew farmer 3-8 Coliinsv.
DoUiger Christoph 1 h 3-7 Troy
Donahoe Thomas 5-10 Alton
Donahoe Wm. merchant 3-7 Troy
Donaldson James painter Edwardsv.
Doually Miles 1 h 4-6 Marine
Donsaeg Jacob 5-7
Douz Adolph 6-10 Alton
Dooling Edmund f 6-9 Upper Alton
Dorge Wm. 5-7
Dorr Henry laborer 4-6 Marine
Dorsey Benjamin L. 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
Dorsey E. H. 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
Dorsey E. J. 1 h and J. P., 6-8 Moro
Dorsey John 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
Dorsey Samuel L. 1 h 6-8 Moro
Dorsey W. B. 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
Doubeln Matthias 4-6
Doubt David farmer 5-7 Edwardsv.
Douljt Michael 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Dougherty Charles 6-6 Moultonv.
Dougherty Harry 1 h 4-7 Marine
Douthet Soloman 5-9 Alton
Dove John 6-7 Lambs Point.
Dow Jonathan 5-9 Alton
Dowalder 1 h 3-6 Highland
Dowling Edward 1 h 8-7 Troy
Draucourt Narcissus farmer Highl'd
Draucourt Hippolite farmer Highl'd
Drape Christopher 5-9 Upper Alton
Drape Louis 5-9 gardener U. Alton
Draper Albert f 5-9 Upper Alton
Drayton Wm. 1 h St. Morgan
Dresch Peter farmer Highland
Dresler John H. 5-9
Driscoll Timothy f 6-9 Fosterburg
Driscoll James G. f 6-9 Fosterburg
Droesch Joseph f 4-5 Highland
Drotf Joshua 5-8 Edwardsv

Droll Felix tavern 4-6 Marine
Druck John 4-5 Highland
Druck M. 4-5 Highland
Druler Dedrick 5-6 Edwardsv.
Drury Bishop land holder 3-9 Venice
Duban John land holder 3-8 Coliinsv.
Duckhart Rudolph mer. Highland
Duda Charles 5-8 Edwardsv.
Dudley Thomas farmer 3-10 Venice
Dufter Edward 6-10 Alton
Duffy Hiram 5-9 Alton
Dutfy ISIichael 1 h New Douglas
Dutfy Owens farmer 5-8 Bethalto
Dutfy Terry 5-5 Alhambra
Duft'Charles shoe maker Highland
Dugger A. J. farmer 3-8 Coliinsv.
Dugger D. M. 1 h 3-6 Highland
Dugger Edward C. 1 h 3-6 Highland
Dugger J. W. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Dugger W. C. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Dujardin F. J. farmer Highland
Dumback George Ih 4-5 Highland
Duncan Joseph 1 h Highland
Duncan Wm. 1 h 6-8 Moro
Dunir George F. 6-9 Alton
Dunlap Samuel f 4-7 Marine
Dunn John 4-9 Alton
Dunn Michael 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
Dunnegan J. R. 4-9
Dunnegan Joshua 4-9
Dunnegan Thomas G. 4-9
Dunstetter Jacob tinner Edwardsv.
Dunstetter John tinner Edwardsv.
Dupas Joseph miner 6-9 Bethalto
Durda Frank 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Durer Bernhard tinner Highland
Duroche Eugene 6-6 Staunton
Dustman Henry 6-7 Prairie Town
Dutton John laud holder 3-7 Troy
DutLon Samuel 1 h 3-7 Troy;;
Duval L. A. flour mill Coliinsv.

EARLY M. R. land holder New
Douglas
Eaton Abel B. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Eaton David 5-8 Edwardsv.
Eaton E. M. 1 h and auctioneer 4-6

Marine
Eaton Henry K, 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Eaves A. J. 1 h 4-5 Higliland
Eaves Benjamin 1 h New Douglas
Eaves Wni. Ih 4-5 Highland
Eaves Wm. jr. 5-5 Marine
Ebbler Henry 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Ebbler Michael I h 6-10 Godfrey
Ebelage Christian f 5-8 Edwardsv.
Eberhardt Jacob baker Coliinsv.
Eberhardt Leonhardt 1 h Edwardsv.
Eberhardt Ludwig I h 3-9 Coliinsv.
Eberhardt Matthias carp Coliinsv.
Eberle John carp 4-8 Btlwardsv.
Ebolink Frederick 6-6 Moultonv.

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Echuiau Henry 1 h 4-6 Marine
Echart G. 5-10 Alton
Eckert Charles 1 h Collinsv.
Eckert Charles jr. 1 h Collnsv.
Edelman John B. grocer Highland
Edleman John 5-5 Marine
Eden Elke I h 6-8 Prairie Town
Edmonson Osborn 1 h 4-6 Marine
Edwards Cj-rus 1 h 5-9 Upper Alton
Edwards George 5-10 Alton
Edwards Michael 4-10 Alton
Edwards John New Douglas
Edwards Wm. miller 6-8 Moro
Edwards Wm. M. wagonmkr and

blksmith New Douglas
Edwards Wm. W. 5-9f . Alton
Edzkorn August 3-6 St. Jacobs
Eggen Emil 1 h 3-6 Highland
Egaen Jacob mayor and 1 h Highl'd
Eggenbroil Charles 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Ehret Charles wagonmkr Marine
Ehrlen Louis shoemkr Upper Alton
Eichenberger Samuel 4-7 Edwardsv
Eifert George f 4-5 Highland
Eieker Martin 3-6 St, Jacobs
Eikman Henry 1 h 4-7 Marine
Eikmann John 1 h Marine
Eilert Christian 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Eilert Wm. 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Eisenberg Charles 1 h 5-7 Alhambra
Eisenberg Henry 5-7
Eisenberg John 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Eisenberger Casper 3-9
Elbring H. Henry tavern Marine
Elbrock Frank 5-5
Elliott J. R. farmer 4-9 Venice
Elkins Alexander 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Ellerman Wm. f 3-9 Venice
Elliflf Everard 1 h 3-6 Highland
Elliff John W. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Ellis A. Y. farmer 6-8 Moro
Ellis Charles F. miller 6-8 Moro
Ellis Edward 3-6 St. Jacobs
Ellis Charles W. painter Collinsv.
Ellison Jacob 1 h 4-6 Marine
Ellison John, J. P. Marine
Ellison Townsend 1 h 4-6 Marine
Ellison Wm. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Elliott S. N. P, blksmith Edwardsv.
Ellott Wm. wagonmkr Alhambra
Ellithorp E. W. eng 3-8 Collinsv.
EUsperron Charles cooper Bethalto
Ellsworth Charles 5-9 Alton
Ellsworth Hezekiah f 4-7 Marine
Elwell J. M. cabinet mkr U. Alton
Embly Isaac f 6-5 New Douglas
Emery George 3-10 Venice
Emery Isaac 1 h 6-6 New Douglas
Emlang Wm. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Emmerson John 1 h New Douglas
Emmert George 1 h 3-9 Venice
Emmert John A. farmer 4-9 Venice

Emmert Wm. 1 h 3-9 Venice
Engeliug Harman 4-7 Edwardsv.
Engleh&rdt Henrj' 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv
Engleke Charles f 6-8 Ridgley
English David 5-9 Alton
English James O. 5-7 Lamb's Point
English Joseph f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Enos C. R. 1 h 5-6 Marine
Eppers Heni-y farmer 4-9 Marine
Epping Gerhard H. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Epping Henry 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Epping John lab 4-8 Edwardsv.
Erbe Eriast 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Erhart Autoine 1 h 4-5 Highland
Ermshausen Henry 4-S Edwardsv.
Ernst David 5-9 Alton
Ernst Ferdinand barber Highland
Erser Henry 5-6 Edwardsv.
Espenschied C. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Espenschied Jacob 1 h 5-6 Marine
Espermau Chas. cooper Bethalto
Essenprice Anton 1 h Highland
Essenpriee Baptist 1 h Highland
Esterline Adam E. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Esterline Benjamin f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Estes James K. f 6-6 Alhambra
Evans Robert B. laborer Edwardsv.
Evans Wm. miner 6-8 Bethalto
Evans Wm. A. 1 h 3-10 Venice
Everingum W. C. Junction Tele-
graph Operator 5-9 Alton.

FAAGG HENRY 3-7 Collinsv.
Faber Jules miner Collinsv,
Fahle Joseph brick mkr. Edwardsv.
Fahling Henry H. 1 h 3-9 Venice
Fahling Wm.'l h 3-9 Venice
Fahn John 4-8 Edwardsv.
Fahnestock A. H, f 4-9 Venice
Fahnestock Wm. M. f 4-9 Venice
Fahr M. farmer 3-9 St. Theodore
Fahrenkrog H. 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
Fairhousen Henry f 5-8 Bethalto
Faitz Sebastian farmer 3-7 Troy
Famer Conrad 5-7
Fangenroth C. W. f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Fangenroth Chas. jr 1 h 4-8 Edw'dsv
Farle August 6-7 Prairie Town
Farle John F. 6-7 Prairie Town
Farley Phillip lab 4-8 Edwardsv.
Farreil Bryan O. 3-8 Collinsv.
Farrell Michael f 4-6 Marine
Farrio Sylvester 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Farris Wm. H, 3-6 St. Jacobs
Farris Wilson 3-6 St. Jacobs.
Farwald Casper 1 h 3-9 Venice
Fass Antony laborer 5-9 Bethalto
Fawley Jeremiah 5-9 Alton
Federer Wm. 1 h 4-5 Highland
Fehmel Andrew 1 h 3-7 Troy
Feiferlick Joseph 4-8 Edwardsv.
Feihn John section boss 3-10 Venice

of Hartford, Assetts, 8800,000.

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FKA

Fiekert Charles merchant Highland Forrister Alexander 1 h Highland
Felder Abram physician and drug- j Fleming Aaron L f 5-9 Upper Alton

gist Highland ' Flent C. D. cabinetmkr Collnsv.

Feldmeyer Frederick Wm. I h 4-71 Fletcher Albert 1" 6-6 Staunton

Edwardsv.
Feldtman Charles 6-7
Feldtmau Wm. f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Feller Henry 4-8 Edwardsv,
Fellhauer Joseph 1 h 4-5 Highland

Fletcher L. D. f 6-6 Staunton
Fletcher Newton f 6-9 Fosterburg
Fliu A. J. 5-5
Flinneaux Desire 1 h Highland
Flinueaux Henry 1 H Highland

Fellhauer Matthias tailor Highland Flii^t Charles farmer 4-9 Venice

Feines

6-y Fosterburg

Feister Charles Highland
Feitz Christopher 1 h 8-7 Troy
Fellhauer Philip 1 h 4-5 Highland
Femmel Jacob 3-6 St. Jacobs
Fencelman Herman :i-9 Venice
Fenrick Joseph 6-6 Moultonv.

Florin James 1 h Highland
Flowers Henry potter 5-9 U. Alton
Floyd Elisha 1 h 6-6 Moultonv.
Floyd J. R. 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Floyd Joseph 1 h 6-6 Moultonv.
Floyd Pai hm 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Flug 6-6 Moultonv.

Ferguson Alexander 1 h 6-10 Godfrey' Flynn Patrick laborer 4-8 Edwardsv

Ferguson John H. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Ferguson Lawrence 6-10 Alton
Ferrell Edward eug 3-8 Collinsv.
Ferris James H. f 6-6 Staunton
Fetherstone Wm. 1 h Highland
Fetter August 1 h Collinsv.
Feusech George 6-6 Moultonv.
Feusterniauu Herman 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
Fick Herman Rev Germ'n Lutheran

Collinsv.
Field George W. lab New Douglas
Fiesler Fritz miller 4-'^ Edwardsv.
Figge Henry f 5-6 Alhaniljra
Figge Wm. 4-7 Edwardsv.
Finke August })lksmith 4-6 Marine
Finke August 6-9 Alton
Finke Charles 4-8 Edwardsv.
Finkw Christian 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Finkenkeller J. S. 5-9 Upper Alton
Finley A. C. f -i-x Collinsv.
Fiuley Jas. M. cooper Upper Alton
Finle}' Sampson f 6-9 Woodburn
Fischer Henry peddler Edwardsv.
Fischer John 4-8 Edwardsv.
Fisher Christian 1 h 3-10 Venice
Fisher George 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Fisher Jacob 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Fisher John farmer 4-9 Venice
Fisher John J. blksmitli Collinsv.
Fisher P. 6-10 Alton
F^isher Peter physician 4-6 Marine
Fister Theodore 4-8 Edwardsv.

Fitzgibbon John 1 h 6-10 Godfery
Fitzgibbon Wm. 1 h Godfrey
Fix Pantelon brewer Collinsv.

FLAGG WILLARD C. U. S. Collec-i Frey Johni h 4-5 Highand
tor i2th District Alton, and landi Frey Samuel 3-6 St. Jacobs

Foehrkolb Andrew f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Folke Frederick 6-9 Alton
Folkenburg John butcher 5-9 Be-

thalto
Fontain Charles farmer Highland
Forbs A. L. 5-9 Alton
Fortl Lewis 5-9 farmer Upper Alton.
Foreman H. 3-8 St. Theodor
Foreman Samuel 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Forler Michael 6-7
Foster Alonzo mer. P. M., and 1 h

New Douglas
Foster George C. f New Douglas
Foster John mill engineer 6-S More
Foster John 5-9 Alton
Foster Oliver P. f 6-'^ Fosterburg
F'oster T. V. I h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Fouk George 4-9
Fowkes Richard 5-9 Alton
F'rauernicht A. J. New Douglas
Frazier O. W. 4-6

Frazier Wm. farmer 5-8 Edwardsv.
Frechenstein Rudolph 3-7 Collinsv.
Frechenstein Wm. 3-7 Collinsv.
Freda Fritz 5-7
Freiling Christotf 3-9
French Abel O. merchant Edwardsv
Frerichs Albert 6-9 Alton
F^rerichs Christian 6-9 Alton
Frerichs Justus 6-9 Alton
Freries Aliram farmer 5->> Moro
Freser James 6-10 Alton
Frey Francis 1 h 4-5 Highland
Frey George farmer 4-6 Marine
Frey Henry 3-6 St. Jacobs

holder Moro
Flaharty John 5-9 Upper Alton
Flander E. J. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Flanson Wm. 5-9 Alton
Fleck Alexander 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Fleck George 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Fost Harman 4-7 Edwardsv.

Frey Volentine 3-6 St. Jacobs
Frey Wm. farmer 4-6 Marine
! Frezen John land holder 3-9 Venice
i Fricke Christian 1 h 4-6 Marine
I Fricker A. 6-9 Alton
Friday Adolph farmer 4-6 Marine
Friday E. L. merchant Edwardsv.

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Friday Robert constable Ed wards v.
Friday Wm. saloon Edwardsv.
Friede Charles carp 4-8 Edwardsv.
Friedhutf Wm. f4-7 Edwardsv.
Friend .Tames II. o-9 Upper Alton
Frietz Frederick 1 h Highland
Frissee Frank 1 h 4-<3 Marine
Frobose Wui.6-9 Fosterbur

Frohlev Frank wagonuikr Venice

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Gehrig Jacob 5-6 Alhambra
Gerig Peter jr. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Gehrs Henry tailor 5-6 Marine
Geisler Gottleib 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Geisman John brewer Highland
Geisman .loscph teamster Highland
Genet P. teamster Highland
George Peter farmer 4-9 Venice
Geppart Adam 1 h .3-10 Venice

Frohley Joseph wagon shop Venice i Gerber Aloysius mer. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Froman Charles 4-9 i flerber Martin mer. 4-8 Edwardsv.

Frost Rufus F. teacher 6-8 Moro Gerdes John farmer 5-8 Moro

Fruit James E. blksmith Alhambra, (ierdon Herman 6-7
Fruit Jetterson 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv. Gerishe Joseph farmer 4-6 Marine
Fruit John 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv. Gerke Henry C. 1 h 4-6 Marine

Fruit Washington W. 1 h 4-7 Ed- 1 Gerkemeyer Charles 3-6 St. Jacobs

wardvs. Gerksmeyer Wm, 3-6 St. Jacobs

Fubriede Charles 4-8 Edwardvs. { Gerling Charles 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Fuchs Frank farmer 4-8 Edwardsv.; Gerling Christian 1 h 3-8 Collinsv,
Fulk Heral farmer 6-8 New Douglas; (ierni Conrad butcher 3-7 Lebanon

Gerstenecker Gotlieb 1 h 3-7 Troy
Gerstnecher Jacob W. 3-8 Collinsv.
Gibson J. land holder 5-8 Bethalto
Gibson Jacob farmer 4-8 Edwardsv-
Gibson J. C. farmer 3-10 Venice

Fuhrman Leonard f 4-8 Edwardsv.

Funderburk John S. 1 h6-6 Staunton

Funke Ignatz 5-5

Furguson John L. mer. Alhambra

Furguson Wm, 6-9 Alton

Furlong John farmer 6-9 FosterburgI Gibson J, S. 4-8 Edwardsv.

Gier Gotleib farmer 4-5 Highland

GABER MIKE Grocery 3-7 Troy Giers Charles 6-10 Alton
Gabriel Carl farmer 6-8 Dorsey Gieselman Henry 1 h 3-10 Venice
Gabriel Wm. 6-8 Giger Andrew 1 h 4-5 Highland

Gaertner Frederick mer. Edwardsv. Giger Henry laud holder 4-6 Marine
Gaffney John laborer 4-8 Edwardsv. ! Giger Wm. land holder 4-9 Marine

Gaibris Louis land holder Highland
Gainsworthy .John 6-9 Fosterburg
Gagenbin James 6-9 Fosterburg
Gaiser Ernst merchant Edwardsv.
Gale John F, carp. 5-6 Alhambra
Gallanger Hiram .3-6 St. Jacobs
Gait Wm. 1 h 5-6 Edwardsv.
Gandin George F. f Highland
Ganinger Wm. 6-S St. Jacobs
Gardless Gelde farmer 6-8 Moro
Gardner John S. merchant Edw'dsv
Gardner Wm. F. clerk Edwardsv.
Garfen Henry 4-7 Edwardsv.
Garrett Robert f 6-9 Fosterburg
Gaskel Joseph miner 5-8 ^Nloro
Gaskill George W. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Gaskill Stephen W. constable 3-8

Collinsv.
Gassman Felix butcher Highland
Gates George W. C. 3-7 farmer Troy
Gau John J. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Gauzeman A. 6-8 Omphgent
Gay N. S. land holder 6-8 Moro
Gayle B. S. land holder Highland
Gebauer! Jacob tinner 3-7 Troy
Greer O. X. laborer Edward.sv.
Geers Desmona 3-6 St. Jacobs
Geers Jesse J, 3-6 St, Jacobs
Geers Preston O, 3-6 St, Jacobs
Gehrig George A, 1 h 5-6 Alhambra

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Giger Wm, M, 1 h 4-5 Marine
Gilkin Christian farmer 4-6 Marine
GILLESPIE DAVID Judge of Pro-
bate 4-8 Edwardsv,
GILLESPIE JOSEPH Judge of the

Circuit Court 4-8 Edwardsv.
Gillespie Matthew f 6-6 Staunton
Gillett Lyman 1 h 3-7 Troy
Gillett Sidnev 3-7 Troy
Gillham Clark 1 h 4-9 Wanda
Gillham Daniel B. laud holder Alton
Gillham Haskell 4-9 Wanda
Gillham James sr. 1 h 4-9 Alton
Gillham James G. 1 h 4-9 Venice
Gillham John J. land holder 4-9 Alton
Gillham Josiah K. 1 h 4-9 Alton
Gillham M, C, land holder 4-9 Alton
Gillham R, C. 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Gillham Samuel P. 1 h 4-9 Wanda
Gillham Shadrach B. 1 h 4-9 Venice
Gillham Shadrach S, 1 h 4-9 Alton
Gillinan Charles M, 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
CJilmore J, D, 6-10 Alton
Gillomen John B. 1 h Highland
Gillott Arthur C. laborer Edwardsv.
Gillott Francis 1 h Highland
Gippert Anton 1 h 3-9 Venice
Gippert Frank 1 h 3-9 Venice
Gisin Gustavus farmer Highland
Givens James 1 h 3-9 Venice

of New York, Assets $1,500,000.

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Gladbach Henry 1 h 4-5 Highland
Glanznian Martin 1 h 3-9 Venice
Glassmire Cliarles f 5-8 Betlialto
Glayer Almond 1 h Highland
Glayer Armand 1 h Highland
Glenn Jas. A. supervisor 6-10 God-
frey
Glenn "Win. A. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Glock Adolphns (J. P.) Highland
Gloek Wm. 4-8 Edvvardsv.
Gobbleman Phillip 3-6 St. Jacobs
Goddard Alexander merchant New

Douglas
Godfrey Benjamin 1 h 6-10 Godfery
Godfrej'^ James 6-10 Alton
Godfrey Thomas 6-10 Alton
Goluke Henry K, 6-1) Fosterburg
Gonkel John 6-7
Gonterman C. li. jr. 1 h Marine
Gonternian Wm. M. 1 h 4-7 Troy
Gooch John painter 4-S Edwardsv.
Good Anton Highland
Good Henry D. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Good Jacob Highland
Good James H. Jv-6 8t. Jacobs
Good Tliomas R. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Goodell R. E. 6-10 Alton
Goodhaltz John farmer 5-8 Bethalto
Goodman Albert H. 5-5
Goonman James f 4-5 Highland
Goodman W. S. farmer 3-10 Venice
Goodyard Conrad 5-10 Alton
Gorman Daniel 5-10 Alton
Gost Michael 3-7 ColUnsv.
Gothard John 3-6 St. Jacobs
Gould .lames 6-10 Godfrey
Grade Wm. 6-10 Alton
Graffenried F. 1 h 4-5 Highland
Gratfenried R. 1 h 4-5 Highland
Graffner John 5-6 Edvvardsv.
Gragg Robert farmer New Douglas
Graham Owen 6-7 Prairie Town
Graman Bernhard lab 4-6 Marine
Grammer David farmer 3-0 Venice
Grant D, M. farmer Staunton
Grant H. T. 5-10 Alton
Grant Jann-s 1 h 4-6 Slauntun
Gram Tliouias 6-7 Stauntoji
• iranlich Rudolph 1 h Highland
(Jrapp Lucius carpenter Highland
Grass Christian 1 h 3-8 CoUinsv.
Grass John peddler 4-6 Marine
Grater Joseph Highland
Gravius George calnnetmkr Marine
Gi-ay Robert farmer 5-7 Edwardsv.
Grayson W^m. E. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Greber Frank 1 h and carpenter New

Douglas
Green John farmer 6-9 Bethalto
Green John land holder Highland
*.rreen Philip 1 h 4-5 Highland
Green Ralph laborer 6-8 Moro

(xreenbush Charles 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv
Greenefelder Anton 1 h 5-6 Marine
(Jreenefelder .John 1 h Highland
(Jreenhaltz Charles 6-7 Prairie Town
Greening Isaac W. New Douglas
Greening Peter L. 1 h New Doughis
Greenwalt Joseph 6-10 Alton
( Jreenwalt Wm. farmer 6-8 Dorsey
(Greenwood Wm. sen. f 5-8 Moro
(irugg Alexander 1 h 4-6 Marine
(ireiss Herman 4-8 Edwardsv.
(irenzeback J. 5-10 Alton
Gress George 5-6 Edwardsv.
(irey George W. f (>-7 Fosterburg
Grieve Henry 6-10 Alton
(Jrillin B. O. farmer Highland
(irillin Joseph 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
(JrilHii Martin f 5-8 Edwardsv.
(Jritfis Richard 5-10 Alton
Grillith Jas. A. merchant Colhnsv.
Griffith Joseph W. (J. P.) Collinsv.
(iriltiith Richard 6-8 Alton
(Jrifford John 5-10 Alton
Grigsby Wm. R. 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
(xrill Charles Highland
<jrinim Anton f 5-8 Edwardsv.
Grimm Frederick wagon m'r Marine
(irimsiey Simon 5-7
Grinsloff Michael 6-9 Fosterburg
Grinstoff Wm. 6-9 Fosterburg
(iroce Charles shoemkr Collinsv.
Groce Fred W. shoemkr Collinsv.
Grodel Henry 1 h 3-10 Venice
(irodel John 1 h 3-9 Venice
(Jroesh Constant teamster Edwardsv
(ironer John T. w^agonmkr Collinsv
(Jrop Nicholas 3-7 Collinsv.
(Jross John 3-7 Collinsv.
Grossenbacher Jacob teamster High-
land
Crossman August f 4-7 Edwardsv.
Grosweiger Peter 3-7 Collinsv.
(xroshong Andrew 6-9 Fosterburg
Grote F^rederick 6-7 Prairie Town
(Irotf Henry 6-7 Prairie Town
<;r(miul Daniel 1 li 4-ii Marine
Gr(nin(l Joim M. 4-7 Marine
(Jround Oliver B. 1 h 4-7 Marine
Ground Richard B. 1 h 4-8 Marine
(irnver Dan'l wagonm'r Alhambra
Gniver John M. 4-8 Edwardsv.
(Jrua/, Timoth Editor Bote Highland
Guard E. M. broom mkr. Collinsv.
(iubbler Frank 1 h 4-5 Marine
Gueyer Frederick C. 4-7 Edwardsv.
(iugenbuhler John grocer Highland
(jruillod 4-7 Edwardsv.

Giiisse Christian farmer 3-8 Venice
Gullich D. L. Highland
Guntli Conrad Highland
Gvintli Andrew 1 h Highland
Gurling Henry Highland

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175

Gusewell Fred. VV. 4-7 lariner Troy' Halter Robert S. physician Higlil'd

Gusewell (jiotleib 6-7 Prairie Town
Gusewell Henry 6-7 Prairie Town
Gutslian John 4-!t
Giiyott A. II. Hi.u,hhin(l
Guyott S. H. 6-9 Fosterburg

HAAG CHRISTIAN wagon mkr.
Edwardsv.
Haag Franlc J. nier. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Haag John 6-10 Alton
Haatce John earpt 4-8 Edwardsv.
Uaap Anton 5-7 Edwardsv.
Haas Georjie tinner 4-6 Marine
Haber Henry 4-lt
Haberger Nicholas Higliland
Haekatall George 1 h 4-9 Venice
Haclcett Tlionias 6-8 Alton
Haddock John kvborer 4-8 Edwardsv
Haddock Wni. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Hadley James farmer .J-h (Jollinsv.
Hadley Wilber C. t' :j-8 Coilinsv.
Haegler Ehrhard Highhmd
Haler Michael 1 h Highland
Haler Sebastian plasterer Highland
llatiey James shocrukr ("i.ilinsv.
Hageijer A. D. 1' 4-7 Edwai d.>v.
Hagenauer VVm. merchant Highl'd
Hager Francis merchant Highland
Hager Wm. merchant Highland
Hagler D. A. land holder 3-7 Troy
Hagler B. F. land holder 3-7 Troy
Hagnauer Wm. jr. merchant Venice
Hahn Andrew wagon mkr Edw'dsv.
Hahn Henry farmer 4-9 Venice
Hahn Martin land holder Highland
Haialin Wm. F. merchant Edw'dsv.
Halbe Henry C. 5-7 Edwardsv.
Hall Charles 6-10 Alton
Hall Edward 1 h 3-10 Venice
Hall Isaac f and J. P., 5-7 Edwardsv.
Hall James 5-8 Edwardsv
Hall James W. potter Upper Alton
Hall John 5-10 Alton
Hall John farmer 3-7 Troy
Hall John Highland
Hall John miner 6-8 Moro
Hall John miner 6-li) Alt<m
Hall Milton land holder 3-7 Troy
Hall Thomas 5-10 Alton
>lall W. D. 5-0 Upper Alton
Hall Wm. 5-0*Alion
Hall Wm. 6-10 Alton
Hall Wm. sr. land iiolder 3-7 Troy
Hall Win. F. 3-7 Trov
Hall Wm. W. land holder 3-7 Troy
Haller Wesley 5-0 Upper Alton
Halley James laborer 4 8 Edwardsv.
Hallman Christian 6-7
Hallows Wm. 5-5 Alhambra
Halsey Charles F. Rev, 3-8 Coilinsv.
Halter Charles 1 h 4-0 Venice

Hatne Frederick 5-8
Hamilton Dennis 1 h 3-7 Troy
Hamilton Ebenezer f 4-7 .St. Jacobs
Hamilton Louis T. 6-9 Fosterburg
Hamlin U. land holder 6-10 Alton
Hamlin Palmer G. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey v^
Hammer Bernhard 1 h 4-5 Highland
Hammer C. L. 1 h 4-5 Highland
Hammer Henry gun-smith 4-8 Ed-
wardsv.
Hammer Phillip farmer 3-7 Troy
Hemmer Wm. C. f 4-5 Highland
Hammert Henrj'^ farmer 3-9 Venice
Hammil A. J. farmer 5-8 Edwardvs.
Hammil Frederick harness mkr 3-7

Troy
Hammil T. J. carp. 6-9 Bethalto
Hammons James C. 6-9 Fosterburg
Hampe Fritz 1 h 4-7 Troy
Hampe Henry tailor 3-7 Troy
Hampton F. L. teamster 3-7 Troy
Hanchy John 6-7 Lamb's Point
Hancock C. H. architect Coilinsv.
Hand (ieorge 6-7
Pland Joseph jr. 6-7
Handlon George farmer 4-7 Troy
Handlon James II. 1 li 4-7 Troy
Handlon Walter f 4-8 Troy
Handsacker Wm. 1 h 6-10 Alton.
Handshy John M. 5-7 Edwardsv.
Handskey Peter C. 5-7 Edwardsv.
Haner Henry f 6-9 Fosterburg
Hanes W'm. J. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Hankey Charles farmer 6-8 Moro
HannaCharles teamster Highland
Hanne Christian 3-6 St. Jacobs
Hanne John 3-6 St. Jacobs
Hannold Paul 6-7 Fosterburg
Handsband Frederick f 4-7 Edw'dsv
Hansberger Henry 1 h New Douglas
Hans bro Richard steamboat steward

Coilinsv.
Hauskins Alvius 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Hansler R. C. 3-10
Hansman Adolph 6-9 Fosterburg
Happer Fritz Highland
Harberle Fredericic 6-10 Alton
Hartley Robert farmer 3-10 Venice
Harkleroad Henry f 3-9 Venice
Ilarkleroad Isaac") h 3-9 Venice
Harless Frank 4-8 Edwardsv.
Harman Henry distiller Highland
Harman J. P. i h 3-S ColliTisv.
Harman John 4-7 Kdwardsv.
Harnnm Wm. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Harmening Charles 5-7 Etlwardsv.
Harmeyer Henry 1 h 3-9 VL-nice
Harmish Joseph grocer Highland
Harms H. farmer f 5-0 Bethalto
Harnett James S. teamster Edw'dsv
Harnsberger Henry 1 h 5-6 Alham'u

of New York, Assetts 81,585,000.

176

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Harnsberger Levi 1 h 5-6 Alhambra!
Harok H. 5-9 Alton I

Harrington John 1 h 4-6 Marine
Harrington Terry 6-6 Moultonv. !
Harris Aria 1 li 3-7 Troy \

Harris Benj. F. teamster U. Alton
Harris J. M. I h 5-6 Alhambra :

Harris John 5-9 Upper Alton \

Harris Milton 6-7 '

Harris Thomas f 6-9 Fosterburg \
Harris Wm. fanner 6-10 Venice
Harris Wm. 4-10 Alton !

Harris Wm. C. 1 h :5-6 Highland i
Harrison C. R. potter 5-9 tj. Alton
Harrison V. L. potter 5-9 U. Alton i
Harrison L. D. 1 h 5-9 Bethalto 1

Harrison Mitchell W. 5-9 Alton
Harrison Samuel 5-9 Alton
Harriton S. 6-10 Alton j

Hart George 3-6 St. Jacobs.
Hart Stephen 3-6 St. Jacob ]

Hart W. A. J. 6-6 Staunton
Hartley James A. tailor Edwardsv. '
Hartman Ernst 5-7 Edivardsv.
Hartman Fred, f 4-7 Edwardsv. '
Hartman Henry 1 li 3-8 CoUinsv. '
Hartman John 3-9 Alton
Hartnett John 6-10 I

Hartnett Morris 6-7
Hartung Charles pUvsterer Edw'dsv.!
Hartung Louis 4-8 Edwardsv.
Harwood Charles 1 h 3-10 Venice j
Hasel Mathias Highland
Hasemeyers Fred, f 3-8 Collinsv.
Hasp Christian 4-8 Edwardsv. '

Hesselback Charles 6-10 Alton
Hassinger (t. W. B. clerk 3-7 Ti-oy
Hassinger I'oter Highland ,

Hassman Frederick 5-9 Alton
Hastings Albert 1 h 5-9 Upper Alton
Hasswell Christian miner Bethalto
Hatcher J. H. 6-8 Ridgeley
Hausli Jacob Highland
Hawkins James fisherman 6-10 Alton
Hawks Drury 1 h 3-7 Troy
Hawley A. F. merchant 6-10 Alton
Haws .Jacob 5-9 Alton.
Hay Adam 6-7
Hayes J. H. laborer 6-8 Moro
Haymaker .Tacob 3-9 St. Theodore
Hays Elijah cooper 5-9 L'pper Alton
Hays John T. fanner 3-10 Venice
Hays Thomas farmer 4-9 Venice ;
Haywood .John 6-9 Fosterburg j

Haywood Robert D. painter More
Heath L. B. 1 h 4-6 Marine i

Heaton George 6-10 Alton ;

Heberhadt Eugene 1 h 6-10 Godfrey |
Hecht Henry 1 h 3-8 Collinsv. ;

Hebner George 4-9
Heckler Nicholas 5-6 Marine
Heddergott Frank 1 h 3-7 Troy

MOEGAN & COKEY represent

Hedges John merchant Edwardsv.
Hediger John 1 h Highland
Heepke Frederick 5-8 Bethalto
Heeren Fritz 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Heidell Franz Highland
Heidman Albert 6-7
Helens John f 6-9 Fosterburg
Heiman Doras 4-6 Marine
Hein Robert 1 h 3-6 Highland
Hein Hie F. 6-9 Fosterburg
Heindoren Frederick lab 3-8 Col'sv.
Heineke F. G. furniture Collinsv.
Heinemeyer Fred 6-7
Heinemeyer Wm. 6-6 Moultonv.
Heines H. V. 6-9 Fosterburg
Heinrich Gottfried 1 h Highland
Heintz Christopher 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Heisel John D. shoemkr Fosterburg
Heisner Henry farmer 3-10 Venice
Heistand John carpenter Highland
Heisterbaum F. painter Edwardsv.
Heitz John 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Heitzburg Edward 5-7 Edwardsv.
Helbert Henri 3-6 St. Jacobs
Hellrung Barthel 5-8 Edwardsv.
Hellrung Lawrence blacksmith Ed-
wardsv.
Helcher Harman 1 h 3-9 Venice
Heldrick M. 4-K

Hellwing Phillip farmer 3-9 Venice
Hendershot Michael f 6-9 Fosterburg
Henderson Charles grocer 6-10 Alton
Henderson James A. (J. P.) Troy
Henderson Levi 5-9 Alton
Henderson Wm. miner 6-9 Bethalto
Henderson Wm. R. merchant Troy
Hendrick Charles H. 5-6 Moultonv.
Hendrick Henry J. salocm Bethalto
Hendrick .John f 5-S Bethalto
Hendrick Wm. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Hendricks Fred, f 6-9 Fosterburg
Hendricks Henry J. barkpr Bethalto
Hendricks J. F. farmer 6-7 Dorsey
Hendricks John R. 6-8 Moro
Hendricks Richard J. 1 h 6-8 Moro
Heneke Adolph f 6-6 Staunton
Henke Christian 6-6 Moultonv.
Henke Henry 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Henke John 6-6 Moultonv.
Hening Wm. 6-6 Moultonv.
Henke August 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
Henke Charles 4-8 Edwardsv.
Henke Frederick Highland
Henke Louis farmer 6-8 Ridgley
Henke Louis 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Henke Ludwig 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Henke Wm. 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Henne August H. C. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Henne Christine 3-6 St. Jacobs
Hennett Shadrack f 6-9 Fosterburg
Henniga Jacob f 4-5 Highland
Henntzman Clement 1 h Highland

the International Ins. Company.

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177

Henri Christian 3-6 St, Jacobs
Henry Gotleib 1 h Highland
Henry John 6-10 Alton.
Henry John 5-9 Upper Alton
Henry Mctthew 3-6 St. Jacobs
Henry Peter grocer 6-10 Alton
Hensinger Philip f 6-6 Staunton
Henze Frederick 1 h 4-6 Marine
Herb Jacob 6-9 Fosterburg
Herbst Charles teamster 4-6 Marine
Herbst Frederick W. blk smith Troy
Herber George 3-8 St. Theodore
Herl Casper miner 5-9 Bethalto
Hermeiiikle Felix 4-8 Alton
Hermon H. distiller Highland
Hermus Philip 6-9 Fosterburg
Herrin George W. 1 h 3-6 Highland
Herring Henry f 6-8 Dorsev
Hertling Henry 6-10 Alton "
Hertzog G. J. merchant Highland
Hess Charles farmer 4-9 Venice
Hess Ferdinand f 5-9 Upper Alton
Hess Frederick 6-9 Fosterburg
Hess George 4-8 Edwardsv,
Hess Jacob Highland
Hess John 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
Hess Nicholas cooper Edwardsv.
Hess Valient 6-7
Hess Wm. H. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Hesterburgh Wm. 5-7 Edwardsv.
Hettergott Jacob 4-9
Hettick Wm. laborer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Heuer Herman 6-9 Fosterburg
Heusche Fred. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Heuser Wm. farmer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Heusner Philip 5-7 Edwardsv.
Heusman Fred lab 4-6 Marine
Hewitt Franklin merchant U. Alton
Hewitt Orson 5-9 Upper Alton
Heyde Frederick druggist Edw'dsv.
Heyes John farmer 4-5 Highland
Hickcock Edward 6-9 Fosterburg
Hickerson John farmer 5-9 Bethalto
Higham John 5-9 Alton
Highlander Rudolph 1 h 5-6 Alham'a
Highlander Wm. G. 5-5 Alhambra
Hignights Moses f 4-7 Edwardsv.
Hightower A. D. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Eilderbrandt Frederick 6-7
Hilderbrand L. Highland
Hill Adam farmer 3-8 Collinsv.
Hill Adam 6-9 Fosterburg
Hill Anthony B. f 6-9 Fosterburg
Hill Charles land holder 3-9 Venice
Hill Conrad farmer 6-8 Collinsv.
Hill Henry farmer 6-9 Fosterburg
Hill Henry land holder .3-7 Troy
Hill J. H. phvsician Edwardsv.
Hill John B.'5-8 Edwardsv.
Hill Louis 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Hill O. New Douglas
Hill Wm. E. f 6-9 Fosterburg

25—

Hill Wm. P. 5-8 Edwardsv.
Hillai Joseph 3-6 St. Jacobs
Hilt Joseph 3-6 St. Jacobs
Hilton Thomas 1 h 6-8 Bunker Hill
Hinch Jesse 5-7 Edwardsv.
Hinch Wm. C. lab 5-6 Alhambra
Hinderhand Patrick 1 h 6-10 Alton
Hindman Thos. blksmith 6-10 Alton
Hindman Wm. blkmith Edwardsv.
Hinke Henry 4-8 Edwardsv.
Hintz Joseph 5-10 Alton
Hintz John 3-6 St. Jacobs
Hirsch Bernhard 1 h Highland
Hirsch Ferdinand f 4-5 Highland
Hirschi Christian 1 h Highland
Hitig B. Highladd
Hitta Charles 5-8 Bethalto
Hittle Matthias tinner 4-6 Marine
Hitz Christian carpenter Highland
Hitz Jacob 5-6 Edwarwsv.
Hobbs Frank 5-5 Alhambra
Hobbs John land holder Highland
Hobbs Thomas 1 h 5-5 Alhambra
Hobbs Thomes A. h 1 Highland
Hoberg C. W. 1 h 4-6 ^Marine
Hobson John elk Edwardsv.
Hocker Jesse 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Hocker P. J. 5-5 Alhambra
Hodger Charles F. 6-7
Hodges J. L. farmer 4-8 Edwardsv.
I Hoebert Frederick 3-7 Collinsv.
I Hoecker William 6-7
I Hoeger Justin E. 3-6 Collinsv.
Hoenig Wm. land holder 3-7 Troy
Hoffedietz John C. 1 h 4-6 Marine^
Hoftli Anton saloon Highland
Hoft'man Anton laborer iHghland
Hotfman Casimer 1 h 4-5 Highland
Hoffman Frederick 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Hotfman Henry Edwardsv.
Hoffman Jacob Highland
Hotfman John J. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Hotfman Joseph 1 h Highland
Hoffman Wm. druggist Venice
Hoffmaster J. F, 5-10 Alton
Hottner George cigar'mkr Edwardsv
Hogg James 1 h New Douglas
Hogleman Henry f 6-9 Fosterburg
Hohmeyer Martin 1 h Highland
Hoins Harman farmer 4-9 Venice
Hoi den Charles 5-10 Alton
Holdenritter Philip 4-8 Edwardsv.
Holdforth Thomas f 5-8 Edwardsv.
Holdman Henry 4-7 Edwardsv.
Holdsinger Sebastian 1 h 4-5 Highl'd
Holliday Calvin 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Holliger John saloon 5-6 Alhambra
Hollinger Henry 5-5 Alhambra
Holoway Charles 3-7 Collinsv.
Holt Henry 3-9

Holtgrove Frantz f 4-7 Edwardsv.
Holt Thomas 1 h 5-9 Upper Alton

of New York, Assetts $1,348,518.

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Hood Aaron farmer 6-9 Posterburg
Hood Charles H. 6-10 Alton
Hood George W. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Hopkins George K. 5-9 Alton
Horholi Casper 1 h Highland
Horine Michael 1 h 3-7 Troy
Horn Charles L. jr., Highland
Hornback A. L. 1 h 6-8 Dsrsey
Hornsby Lewis 6-8 farmer Dorsey
Hornsby R. H. farmer 6-8 Dorsey
Hornsby Thomas farmer 6-8 Dorsey
Hoskins Elias 1 h 4-7 Marine
Hosman August 3-6 St. Jacobs
Hosto Charles 3-6 St. Jacobs
Hosto Henry New Douglas
Hotthaus J. P. farmer 4-6 Marine
Hotz George I h 4-6 Highland
Housani Ludwig Troy
House Reuben 6-10 Alton
Hourston Robert 6-9 Fosterburg
Hovey Gideon 6-7

Hovey Milo plough mkr. 5-9 Bethalto
Howald John 6-9 Fosterburg
Howard Adolphus gardener 6-10

Alton
Howard Beal 1 h 6-10 Alton
Howard Charles

Godfrey
Howard Cyrus M. mer't U. Alton
Howard Hamilton 5-9 Alton
Howard Henry 5-9 Alton
Howard John farmer 4-9 Venice
Howard John B. J. 6-10 Alton
Howard S. R, 1 h 6-10 Alton
Howard Thos. fisherman 6-10 Alton
Howell B. S. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Howell I. G. mason 6-10 Godfrey
Howley L. 5-10 Alton
Hoxsey Archibold 1 h 5-6 Staunton
Hoxsey Christopher C. 1 h 6-6

Moultonv.
Hoxsey James 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Hoxsey John F. 1 h 6-6 Moultonv.
Hoxsey John H. f 6-6 Moultonv.
Hoxsej'' Robert 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Hoxsey Win. 1 h 5-6 Alhanii)ra
Hoyer Henry A. wheelw't ^larine
Hoyl Oliverl h Highland
Hulibard Jt^siah carp CoUinsv.
iiubener Lawrence f 6-10 Godfrey
Huber John 1 h New Douglas
Hubert Wm. 6-10 Alton '

Hubler Jacob Highland
Hubener Godfred 6-9 Fosterburg
Huddleston James 1 h 5-9 Bethalto
Huddlestone Wm. H. 1 h 3-10 Venice
Hudson James H. 1 h New Douglas
Huestiss Benjamin 1 h 6-8 Ridgeley
Huestiss E. J. farmer 6-8 Dorsey
Huestiss Flemming 1 h 6-8 Ridgeley
Huffer Jacob farmer 6-9 Fosterburg
Hug John 1 h Highland

Huirz Christian 5-7 Edwardsv.
Hulbert Amos f 5-9 Upper Alton
Hulbert T. B. (P. M.) Upper Alton
Hulcher Ernst 4-8 Edwardsv.
Hulett George A. 5-7 Edwardsv.
Hulett John D. 5-7 Edwardsv.
Hulett Wm. 5-7 Edwardsv.
Hull E. S. 6-10 Alton
Hull Salmond dentist and land hol-
der Godfrey
Humbert Frederick physician 5-9

! Upper Alton

Hummert Charles f 6-9 Fosterburg
Hunche Ernst 5-7 Edwardsv.

I Ilunehe William f 4-7 Edwardsv.

j Hundley John A. land holder Moro

j Hundlev Wm. B. 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
Huudzka John 3-8 St. Theodor
Hungerman Fred. 5-9 Alton
flunneke Rudolph 5-6 Edwardsv.
Hunt F. 5-9 Upper Alton
Hunter Wm. P. 5-5 Alhtjmbra
Huntington Henry f 5-9 \J. Alton
Hurl Casper miner 6-9 Bethalto
Husseman Wm. laborer 4-6 Marino
Hussong A. B. 5-5 Pocaliontas
B. gardener G-lOi Hussong Frank 5-5 Alhambra

I Hussong (ieorge 5-5 Alhambra
Husto Ernst W. 5-6 Alhambra
Plutchins James D. 5-8 Edwardsv.
Hutchins Wm. 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Hutchinson Edward 6-7
Hutchinson Wm. f New Douglas

I BERG AUGUST land holder 4-6
Marine
I berg John 1 h Highland
Iberg Samuel 1 h 4-6 Marine
Isett George farmer Highland
Ilzerman Ferd. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Imes Wm. 1 h 5-9 Upper Alton

' Immer John 4-6 Marine

! Imminga Frederick 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
Imminga Henry 6-8 Dorsey
Ingleman Henry 4-8
lugram George farmer 6-10 Godfrey
Ingram Rolland 1 h 6-10 Godfrey

i Irish Tyler J, physician and 1 h 3-9
Venice

I Irons Otis T.steamb't capt. 5-10 Alton

j Irudot Albert Highland

j Irwin Isaac 5-9 Alton
Irwin John 4-8 Edwardsv.

i Isaacs Abraham 5-7
Isaacs Joseph f 3-7 Troy
Isaacs S. A. I'd holder New Douglas
Isaacs Wm. F. 1 h New Douglas
Isbell J. 3-10

Isenberg Conrad farmer 3-7 Troy
Isenhart Jacob 1 h 4-7 Troy
Isensee Frederick 4-7 Edwardsv,
Isett John R. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey

MORGAN & COEEY represent the Artie Ins. Company.

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179

Itch David 5-10 Alton

JACHL'M JOHN 3-6 St. Jacob
Jackson Andrew 1 h X. Douglas
Jackson Charles 1 h New Douglas
Jackson H. C. 6-6 farmer Alhambra
Jackson James butcher 5-9 Bethalto
Jackson James H. f 6-6 Alhambra
Jackson Reuben 1 h New Doughis
Jackson Wuide laborer 5-9 U. Alton
Jackson Wm. farmer 3-9 Venice
Jackson Wm. 6-10 Alton
Jacobs Charles miller 4-6 Marine
Jacobs George 1 h 3-7 Troy
Jagerman Joseph 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Jagerman Wm. f 5-6 Alhambra
James John teamster 3-8 CoUiusv.
James L. O. D. farmer 4-9 Venice
James Wm. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Jander Geoi-ge M. 6-10 Alton
.lander Wensel 4-8
Jandt Henry A. mer. 4-6 Marine
Jandro Baptist 3-9
Jans Christian carp. 4-6 Marine
.Jarvis George 6-10 Alton
.farvis J. F. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Jarvis John G. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Jetferies Jordon W. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Jehle Joseph cabinet mkr Highland
.Jenett C. shoe maker High! arid
Jenks W. O. 3-10 Venice
Jeremiah Jacob 5-8 Edwards.v.
Jester Jonathan farmer 4-7 Marine
Jewett 8. L. 6-8 Ridgeley
Johann Carl 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
John Charles wagon mkr Collinsv.
John Philip brick mkr 3-8 Collinsv.
Johnjack A. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Johnson Albert 1 h New Douglas
Johnson Alexander 1 h 4-6 Marine
.Johnson Anton 4-9 Venice
Johnson C. 3-8 Collinsv.
Johnson Caleb (P. M.) 3-7 Troy
Johnson Everhart 4-9
Johnson George farmer 6-8 Moro
Jolinson H. R.' carp. 3-8 Collinsv.
Johnson Jacob 6-6 Moultonv.
Johnson James 4-5 Highland
Johnson James 1 h broom factory

Marine
Johnson Jergan farmer 6-8 Moro
Johnson John shoemkr 6-8 Moro
Johnson .John 6-10 Alton
Johnson .Joseph X, 4-9
Johnson J. M. farmer 3-8 Collinsv.
Johnson Matthew J, blksmith 3-8

Collinsv,
Johnson Sidney lab 3-7 Troy
Johnson Stephen 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Johnson Sumner f 3-8 Collinsv.
Johnson Wm. B. supt. county hospi-
tal Edwardsv.

Jones Charles f 5-9 Upper Alton.
Jones C. R. farmer 6-8 Moro
Jones David R. 1 h 6-10 Alton
Jones Edward 5-10 Alton
Jones P3manuel 5-8 Bethalto
Jones Franklin 3-8 Bethalto
Jones George W. f New Douglas
.Jones .James 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Jones James H. 1 h Moro
Jones .James T. f New Douglas
Jones John 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Jones John farmer 4-5 Highland
Jones John farmer 5-8 Moro
Jones .John C, 5-9 Upper Alton
Jones Martin 1 h New Douglas
Jones Merriwether 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Jones Prince H. 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Jones Rees 6-10 Alton
Jones Thomas 1 h 5-8 Moro
Jones Thomas J. 6-7 Lambs Point
Jones Wm. f 5-S Edwardsv.
Jones Wm. R. .5-10 Alton
Jorden John land holder 3-7 Troy
Jos William Highland
Joslin E. M. phys. 5-9 Upper Alton
Judy Elias 4-9
Judy Frank 3-6 St. Jacobs
Judy Thomas 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
.Junghous John 4-9 Edwardsv.
Juukhuas (iottlieb 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Junkhuas John G. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Junnett James 5-10 Alton
Junott Nannett farmer Highland
Jurietta C. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Just Andrew carpenter Highland

KAEMPT JOSEPH merchant 5-6
Alhambra
Kahn Christian farmer 3-9 Venice
Kailbach John A. f Highland
Kaiper Henry Highland
Kaiser George clerk 6-8 Bethalto
Kaiser Hiram A. f 6-8 Dorsey
Kalbfleisch 0. tailor Collinsv.

' Kalbfleisch J. C. merchant <'ollinsv.

. Kalnul John 6-10 Alton
Kalter Henry 3-6 St. .Jacobs

i Kaltz John 3-6 St. Jacobs

I Kamer Henry Highland
Kamm Casper land holder Highland
Kamm Frederick 1 h 3-6 Highland
Kamm Jacob lumber dealer Highl'd
Kamm John lumber dealer Highl'd
Kamm Peter 1 h Highland
Kamper Ernst H. f 6-9 Foster burg
Kamper John f 6-9 Fosterburg
Kampeter John hotel Venice
Kanispel (.ieorge blksmith 6-5 New

Douglas
Kann Frederick 3-9 f Venice
Kannel John laborer Highland
Kannel Joseph laborer Highland

0/ New York, Assetts $593,973.

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Kant Frederick 3-9
Kanter John F. 5-9 Alton
Kappies Jacob 4-8
Kareher Mathias 1 h Highland
Kardell Henry 6-6 Moultonv.
Karger Louis grocer 3-7 Troy
Karkaberg Christian 5-8 Edwardsv.
Karson C. R. 5-9
Kassel John 6-8 Dorsey
Kassel Frank 4-8
Kasse Henry 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Katzner Charles rope mkr Highland
Kauflfnian Gnstavius 1 h 5-6 Marine
Kaufman Johmf 4-7 Edwardsv.
Kavenv Peter farmer 3-8 CoUinsv.
Kav Charles tinner 6-iO Godfrey
Kayser John E. 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Kazimour Matthias lab 3-8 CoUinsv.
Keahger John 5-7 Troy
Keal Charles 3-8 St. Theodor
Keefe John farmer 6-8 Dorsey
Keif Michael f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Keifer Nicholas f Edwardsv.
Keilback Franz 1 h Highland
Keinemiclile Felix shoe mlcr Venice
Keinlin Chas. harness mrk Edw'dsv
Keirsey E. D. merchant 5-9 Bethalto
Keiser George H. 1 h 6-8 Moro
Reiser Herbert B. 6-9 Moro
Keisker Henrv f 3-8 CoUinsv.
Keith Eiisha 5'-9 Alton
Kettle John New Douglas
Kelb Frederick farmer 4-6 Marine
Kelina Joseph beerhaus CoUinsv.
Keling John 3-7 St. Jacob
Kell James 6-7 Lambs Point
Kell Robert 6-7 Staunton
Keller Alonzo carp. Edwardsv.
Kellerman George hotel 4-6 Marine
Kelley Adam f 5-8 Edwardsv.
Kellogg Martin shoem'r 6-5 Alham'a
Kellum S, K. Alton
Kelly John 1 h 6-5 New Douglas
Kellv Mike saloon Edwardsv.
Kelly Thomas 1 h 6-5 New Dauglas
Kelsev John sen 6-9 Fosterburg
Kelsey Robert 1 h 6-9 Bethalto
Kerapf Michael wagonmkr Highl'd
Kendall John H. jr. f 5-9 U. Alton
Kendall J. W. f 5-9 Upper Alton
Kendall Samuel f 5-9 Upper Alton
Kendall Shadrack 6-9 Fosterburg
Kennedy Jeremiah f 6-9 Fosterburg
Kennedy Pleasant 6-7
Kennedy Robert f 5-9 Upper Alton
Kennedy Thomas Edwardsy.
Keown Alexander 5-5 Alhambra
Keown Andrew 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Keown Calvin 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Keown Emsley 1 h 4-6 Marine
Keown Isham f 6-5 New Douglas
Keown James E. New Douglas

Keown John A. 1 h 4-7 Troy
Keown John 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Keown L. C. clerk 4-8 Edwardsv.
Keown Robert J. 1 h 6-6 Alhambra
Keown Thomas P. 1 h 6-6 Alhambra
Keown Wm. H. 1 h 6-6 Alhambra
Kerchaffer John carpt. 4-6 Marine
Kerclier Jacob 1 h Highland
Kerm G. M. 6-10 Alton
Kern Christian farmer Highlan
Kern Philip 3-7 Troy
Kernater George 6-7 Fosterburg
Kerr Hugh 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Kerrt Thomas 3-9
Kersey Wm. 5-9 Bethalto
Kersey Wm. H. :i-7 Troy
Kittlekamp Ernst 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
Kittlekamp Fritz 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
Kettlekamp Herman 1 h 4-8 Ed-
wardsv.
Kettlekamp Wm. 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Kettler Charles W. 1 h 5-6 Marine
Kettlewell John 6-10 Alton
Keuppers Herman 6-9 Fosterburg
Kevs Frank 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Kieffaber Adam farmer 4-6 jNIarine
Kienkeid Robert 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Kieser A. Withe 6-9 Fosterburg
Kiger Wm. R. blkamith Troy
Kile Nathan 5-10 Alton
Kile Oswald 5-5
Kile Wm. F. f 4-5 Highland
Killian E. A. teacher Edwardsv.
Kimberlin Andrew lab 3-7 Troy
Kinder Calvin 1 h 3-10 Venice
Kinder George 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Kinder George A. 1 h 3-10 Venice
Kinder J. J. 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Kindle James f 5-9 Upper Alton
Kinder Joseph 1 h 4-6 Marine
Kinder N. B. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Kinder T. W. 3-10 Venice
Kinder Wm. 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
Kinder Wm. H. f 3-10 Venice
King Adam 3-7 Troy
King Hilary T. farmer 5-7 Moro
King Isham 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
King John hay press 6-10 Godfrey
King John A. f 6-6 Alhambra
King Louis wagonmkr N. Douglas
Kingston Sampson merchant Troy
Kingsberry Wm. sen. 1 h CoUinsv.
Kinley Ottman 6-6 Moultonv.
Kinnerman Fred, f 3-9 Venice
Kinnerman Herman :3-8 St.'Theodore
Kinne Charles merchant Highland
Kinuiken J. P. 1 h 6-6 Moultonv.
Kinnikin M, B. 6-6 Moultonv.
Kinnikin Thos. C. 1 h 6-6 Moultonv.
Kinney Eiisha 3-6 St. Jacobs
Kinney George 3-6 St, Jacobs
Kinney Samuel 3-6 St. Jacobs

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Kinsley F, G. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Kinsley Frederick sen 3-8 CoU'v.
Kippers Frederick f 6-9 Fosterburg
Kirdv Robert 5-10 Alton
KIRKPATRICK HUGH proprietor

Union Hotel Edwardsv.
Kirley Davis constable 4-6 Marine
Kirsh Elisha 5-9 Alton
Kirsh John 1 h 3-7 Troy
Kissel Samuel 3-6 St. Jacobs
Kitchen Thompson f 3-10 Venice
Kizer Adam f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Klaus Adam 5-5
Klapper Christian 4-8 Edwardsv.
Klebots Joseph 6-10 AJton
Klebotts Toney 6-10 Alton
Kleimseir Wm. 3-7 Troy
Kleinchitger A. 6-9 Fosterburg
Kleinchuiidger H. 6-9 Fosterburg
Kleister Anton butcher Collinsv.
Klenke Frederick 6-9 Fosterburg
Klennemeyer Chai-les5-7
Kline Frederick 6-7 Prairie Town
Kline Gotleii> 5-5 Alhambra
Kline Henry jr 3-6 St. Jacobs
Kline .Tern laborer 5-8 jNIoro
Kline John B. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Kline Louis merchant Bethalto
Kline Rankliu farmer 5-S Moro
Kliner Jacob farmer 4-5 Highland

Klingerman — 3-7 Troy

Kliugle Louis brickmkr Edwardsv.
Klingman Henry f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Klinke Fritz 6-9'Fosterburg
Klotz George 6-6 IVIoultouv.
Kluefler John land holder 3-9 Venice
Kluge John E. carp. Collinsv.
Klugeman Louis carp Edwardsv.
Klump Gabriel 6-8 Prairie Town
Kluzack M. S. fiddler 3-8 Collinsv.
Knaus Lawrence saloon Edwardsv.
Kneedler C. D. brickyard Collinsv.
Kneedler Gideon S. Th 3-8 Collinsv.
Kneedler George B. brklyr Collinsv
Kneedler Wm. plowmkr Collinsv.
Kneiser Albert f 4-8 Edwardsv.
K noble Charles 1 h 4-5 Highland
K nobel Leopold tailor Highland
K noble Joseph f 4-5 Highland
K noble Sibold 1 h 4-5 Highland
Knoche Christian 6-8 Dorsey
Knocke Henry 6-8 Dorsey
Knodlin James C. 6-9 Fosterburg
Knoettner George 6-9 Fosterburg
KnoUing James C. 6-9 Fosterburg
Knopf John Highland
Knottneros E. S. 6-10 Alton
Knous Stephen shoemkr Highland
Knouse F. J. 1 h 4-5 Highland
Knowles Geo. H. 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Knowles Jeremiah 1 h 3-9 Venice
Knowley John farmer 6-8 Dorsey

Knowlman Henry 6-7 Prairie Town
Koch George f 4r5 Highland
Koch John farmer Highland
Koch John N. carpenter Edwardsv.
Kochler John Highland
Kochler Nicholas Highland
Koehl John 1 h 5-7 Marine
Koenbaum Wm. .1 h 4-5 Highland
Koenig Ferdinand 6-7
Koenig John miller Highland
Koepfli James 1 h Highland
KOEPFLI SOLOMON land holder

4-5 Highland
Kohlenburg J. H. 6-7 Lambs Point
Kohler Christopher shoemkr Ed'dsv
Kohler France 6-10 Alton
Kohler Frederick 1 h 3-8 CoUinsv.
Kohler Henry 5-9 Alton
Kohler Melchjor Highland
Kolb Adam 5-10 AJton
Kolb Jacob shoe mkr 4-6 Marine
Koling Henry 3-8 St. Theodor
Kolkast Frank 6-9 Fosterburg
Koliiker P. brick mkr 4-6 Marine
Kollme Theodore lock smith Highl'd
Kopp A. 3-8 St.. Theodor
Kording Ernst f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Koriiik Thomas carriage mkr 4-8

Edwardsv.
Kosteu Charles 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Kotch Jacob farmer 4-6 Marine
Kottkamp Adolph 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Kottkamp Fred. 6-10 Alton
Kottkamp P. 6-9 Alton
Krafft Anton 5-5
KRAFFT FREDERICK general

mer. Edwai'dsv.
Krain Franz jr., 5-9 Alton
Krai John 3-8 St. Theodore
Kramer Rudolph 4-7 Edwardsv.
Kramschi Barb Highland
Krauzer John 1 h 4-5 Highland
Kranzer Volentine 1 h 4-5 Highland
Krapaw Thomas cooper Collinsv.
Krebbs Henry tailor 4-8 Edwardsv.
Krebbs Samuel painter Highland
Kreemer Nicholas 1 h 4-6 Marine
Kreper Mathias blk smith Highland
Kreg John 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Kreig Jacob 6-9 Fosterburg
Kreig John 6-9 Fosterburg
Kreige Ernst 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Kreige Ernst jr. f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Kreige F. W. f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Kreige Wm. 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Kreis Franz 5-8 Edwardsv.
Kreis Jacob merchant Edwardsv.
Kreitzberg Conradjcab'tmkr Marine
Kreitzberg Henry teamster Marine
Kremer Jacob merchant Collinsv.
Kriege Henry W. 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
Krieg John miner 6-9 Moro

26—

of New York, Assetts $280,730.

182

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Kroeger Frederick 1 h :5-9 Venice

Kroenlin Henry 4-8

Kroenlin John H. 4-8

Kroenlin Nicliolas f 5-8 Edwardsv.

Kroker John 3-7 Colli nsv.

Kroker Joseph cooper Collinsv.

Krome Wm. H. 1 h and J. P. 3-8

Collinsv.
Kromer Conrad 6-7 Prairie Town
Krotz M. 3-8 St. Theodore
]C rouse Martin 4-8
Krueher L. laborer 4-6 Marine
Krncker John 4-5 Highland
Krug Joseph 5-10 Alton
Krumniel Frederick 1 h 6-8 Moro
Krunbholz Wm. cabinet nikr 3-8

Collinsv.
Kruse John 5-8 Edwardsv.
Kruse Win. 6-10 Godfrey
Knch Ceorge 6-10 Alton
Kuchlin John C. phys4-8 Edwardsv,
Kuchru Frederick 5-7
Kuester Charles 5-9 Alton
Kuesternian A. teamster Highland
Kuesterinan Franz 1 h 4-5 Highland
Kuhl Marks F. plasterer Alhambra
Kuhlbauin Henry 6-7 Prairie Town
Kuhlenbeck H. H. Dept. U. S. As-
sessor 3-8 Collinsv.
KUHLENBECK JOHN H. general
merchant and P. M. 3-8 Collinsv.
Kuhlenburg Wm. 6-7 Prairie Town
Knhlman Henry 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Kiihn Ht'iiry 4-7 Edwardsv.
Knhn Jacob farmer 4-7 Troy
Wnhn Jacob jr., 4-7 Edwardsv.
Kiihnen Christian 1 h Highland
Kiihrt Ulrich J. Highland
KuUings Charles miner 5-s Moro
Kiindert Fred shoe mkr Highland
Kuntz Frederick 6-10 Alton
Knntz Jacob 1 h 4-6 Marine
Kuntz Martin 6-10 Alton
Kunz Gebhart 1 h Highland
Kunzmann M. cooper Highland
Kupfer John Highland
Kurt John farmer 4-5 Highland
Kusker Fritz 5-7
Kuthe Christian f 6-8 Dorsey
Kyle Henry farmer 3-5t Venice

LACEY THOMAS farmer 6-6 New
Doaglas
Ladder John former 4-6 Marine
Ladouble Prince farmer Highland
Ladusky Rodolph harnessmkr New

■ Douglas
Lagerman Ernst 1 h Godfrey
Lahmann Anton f 4-6 Marine
Laird F. H. Rev. 5-9 Upper Alton
Lais John farmer 3-9 Venice
Laker H. F. W. 6-7

Lalge Christopher St. Jacobs
Lamb Archibold 5-7 Edwardsv.
Lamb Caswell D. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Lamb James 6-9 Fosterburg
Lamb Joseph 4-8 Edwardsv.
Lamb Joseph 6-7 Lambs Point
Lamb Perry A. 1 h 6-6 Alhambra
Lamb Thomas f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Lambert Martin 5-10 Alton
Lamont James 4-10 Edwardsv.
Lamothe Wm. P. steamboat captain

5-9 Upper Alton
Lainpan l>edrich Highland
Lampkins John (i-H Moultonv.
Lancaster James f 5-9 Bethalto
Ijandolt Jacob P. 1 h Highland
Landon Gilbert D. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Landon Leonard A. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Landon Oliver 1 h Collinsv.
Laiuloff Henry 6-8 Dorsey
Lane Elijah 6-6 Moultonv.
Lane Martin laborer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Lange (Miristoplier 1 h c-6 Highland
Lange Frederick sr., 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Langeiiwalter Andrew 1 h 3-7 Troy
Langle Henry tavern Highland
Langli H. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Lanternuin Wm. A. 1 h 5-8 Edw'dsv.
Lanwich Henry laborer Edwardsv.
Lapp Andrew wagon mkr 5-9 tapper

Alton
Laquement Hepolite f Highland
Laquement Peter farmer Highland
Larmer John 5-6 Alton
Lascher Jacob 1 h Highland
Lathey J. B. 1 li 5-9 Upper Alton
Laturhza John brick laj'er Highland
Latzar Alvis 1 h Highland
Latzar Joseph 1 h Higliland
Lauer Casper 5-5
Laughlin James 1 h 3-lU Venice
Launhand E. F. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Lavanchi Louis farmer Highland
Law Perry farmer o-S Edwardsv.
Lawrence George f 5-8 Bethalto
Lawrence James M. (.J. P.) Collinsv
Lawrence John P. 1 h 5-9 Bethalto
Lawrence Reece miner 6-9 Bethalto
Lawrence W. D. 1 h 5-9 Bethalto
Leaf Jacob 5-5

Leach George eng. 4-8 EdAvardsv.
Leavitt Charles 6-5 New Douglas
Lebbin Henry 6-9 Fosterburg
Lebuque Ferrlinand f 6-9 Highland
Lech John 6-6 Moultonv.
Lochner Joseph Highland
Ledder Jacob 1 h Highland
Ledder John 1 h 3-6 Highland-
Ledder John jr. 1 h Highland '<<
Leduc Frances 1 h 4-5 Highland
Lee Calvin 1 h Highland
Lee Elias S. 1 h 6-5 New Douglas

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Lee Green Highland

Lee Wm. D. butcher Collinsv.

Lee Wm. AI. 1 h 4-H Edwurdsv.

Leezy Andrew 3-9

Leggett Leander lab 5-9 Bcthalto

Leggett Wui. lab 5-9 Bethalto

Leijr Henry 5-9 Alton

Lehr Win. E. 6-9 Fosterburg

Lei bier Daniel 1 h ^-7 Troy

Leibler Herman cabin'lmkr Highl'd

Leibler John 1 h 3-7 Troy

Leibler Joseph 1 h 3-7 'Jroy |

Leidlellulogius carpenter 4-0 Marine I Lindley Wni. M. 3-f) St. Jacobs

Leidie John merchant Highland I Linenburg Conrad 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.

Leiling Andrew farmer 4-5 Highland Linenfelter Anton 1 h 4-5 Highland

Leiling John 5-5 i Linerman Henry 1 h 3-9 Venice

Leinhart Fred, carpenter Highland | Link Henry saloon 3-10 Venice

Leith Joachim cooper 3-7 Troy Link John 1 h 3-(i Highland

Lelaurin F. A. machinist 3-7 Troy i Linkeart John 4-9

Lemback J. G. farmer 4-5 Highland. Listerman Philip farmer Collinsv.

Lemberger Anton cooper Collinsv. [ Little tdenry B. clerk 4-8 Edwardsv.

Lewis Wni. N. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Lewley S. 0-10 Alton
Leysecht Fritz 0-5 New Douglas
Liggett K. D. 5-5
Liken Wm. 5-7 Fosterburg
Linch Nehimry 3-0 St. Jacobs
Linden burgh Henry 4-8 Edwardsv.
Linder George f 5-8" Bethalto
LinderWtM. II. f 5-8 Bothalto
Lindley David 8t. Jacobs
Lindley John J. 3-0 St. Jacobs
Lindley Wm. 1 h6-10 Godfrey

Lemen Gideon L. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv

Lemen Isaac W. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv. j

Lemen James 1 h 3-8 Collinsv. I
Lemen James jr., stock dealer Col-i

linvs. j
Lemen James H. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.

Lemen Joseph L. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv. j

Lemen Joseph L. jr., 1 h Collinsv. I

Lemen Robert C. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv. ■
Lemke Fritz saloon 4-8 Edwardsv.
Lenhart Wm. 0-10 Alton

Lentz Henry farmer 3-10 Venice '

Lenz Henry farmer 3-10 Venice !

Lenzing Henry cooper 4-0 Marine j

Leogler Louis 5-7 j

Leonard John plasterer 5-9 U. Alton |

Leonhardt Wm. 5-10 Alton :

Lerding Christian farmer (.JoUinsv. j

Leraux Alexander farmer Highl'd j

Lereaux Julian farmer Highland i

Leseman Conrad 5-8 Alhambra {

Leslie Charles H. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv. |
Leukel Charles furniture Edwardsv.'

Litz Mathias laborer Highland
Liverman Lawrence teamster 4-8

Edwardsv.
Livesey Ellis f 6-5 New Douglas
Livingstone John 6-0 Moultonv.
Lobeg Charles F. mer. Fosterburg
Loch man August cabinet mkr Col-
linsv.
Lockster John 6-10 Alton
Loevins John C. 3-6 St. Jacob
Lohr Isaiah laborer 6-8 More
Lollis Peter 5-10 Alton
Long Addison 1 h 0-5 New Douglas
Long B. F, 1 h 6-10 Alton
Long Christopher C. 1 h 6-5 Nevr

Douglas
Long E. C. livery stable 5-9 Bethalto
Long Emanuel 1 h 4-0 Marine
Long George W. 1 h 0-10 Alton
Long J. G. 1 h 4-5 Highland
Long James 1 h 5-0 Marine
Long John tavern 3-8 Collinsv.
Long John farmer 4-5 Highland
Long John 1). 5-9 Upper Alton
Long Matthew P. 3-*) St. Jacobs
Lonsr Michael farmer 4-0 Marine

/ Leuker Ludwig f 5-7 Edwardsv.
I Leutwiller Henrv 1 h 4-6 Marine

/ Leutwiller .J. 1 h'Highland

( Leutwiller John J. 1 h 3-0 Highland; Long Rankin 1 h 6-5 New Douglas
V Leutwiller Samuel 1 h 4-0 Marine | Long Richard lab 5-9 Bethalto
Levenstine Christian 6-8 Ridgeley Long Wm. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Leverett George surveyor Edw'dsv.l Longhost Christ 1 h 0-10 Alton
Leverett Warren 5-9 Upper Alton
Leverett Washington Prof. Shurtlefl'
College Upper Alton.

Levi George 6-10 Alton
Levi Wm. P. 6-10 Alton
Lewis Dennis 5-8 Edwardsv.
Lewis John f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Lewis Jonathan 6-6 Alhambra
Lewis R. C. carpenter Edwardsv.
Lewis Thomas J. lab Edwardsv.
Lewis Wm. 1 h 6-5 New Douglas

Look Oliver ('. harnessm'r Collinsv.
Loomis Hubbell Rev. Ex- President

Shurtleff College Upper Alton
Loose Voleiitine f 3-7 Troy
Loose pjdward 1 h 4-6 Marine
Loose George farmer 4-7 Marine
Lovejoy Andrew 6-6 Stanton
Loreuz Frank 1 h 4-5 Highland
Lorenz John J, 1 h 4-5 Highland
Lott John 6-7
Loutner George 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.

of Cleveland, Assetts $1^0,000.

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Loutner Wolfgang 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv
Lowder G. W. jr. 6-5
Lowe M. C. 1 h 5-9 Upper Alton
Lowe Michael A. 1 h 5-6 Upper Alton
Lowe Richard E. merchant U. Alton
Lowe Win. C. cooper Upper Alton
Lowe Zephaniah 5-9 Alton
Loyd John 1 h 3-7 Troy
Loyd Micheal 1 h 3-7 Troy
Lubke John F. 6-6 Moultonv.
Lucker Gotleib 6-7 Lambs Point
Luhman Wm. 4-6
Luker Anton H. Moultonv.
Luker Henry f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Lukin Charles f New Douglas
Lumagi Octavius Dr 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Lumman Hazael 1 h 6-9 Bethalto
Lundock Joseph miner Bethalto
Lusk Alfred J. notary public 4-8 Ed-
wardsv.
Lusk George C. grocer Edwardsv.
Lutcher John H. 4-9
Lutewig John 5-5
Lutz Joseph 1 h 3-7 Troy
Lutz Wm. 3-6 St. Jacob
Luxton Cliristian farmer 3-10 Venice
Lynch Daniel 1 h 6-8 Moro
Lynch John farmer 5-8 Edwardsv.
Lynch John 6-7 Lambs Point
Lj'on Isaac N. 1 h 6-6 Moultonv.
Lyon L. W. fanner 5-9 Bethalto
Lyon Winne 4-8
Lyons Patrick 6-9 Fosterburg
Lytz George farmer 3-7 Troy
Lytzel George farmer Highland

MCADO THOMAS land holder 3-7
Highland
McAllilly Wm. C. 1 h 3-6 Highland
McAlaney Francis miner 5-9 Bethalto
McAlanej' James miner 5-9 Bethalto
McAlaney John farmer 5-9 Bethalto
McAlaney Peter coal bed 5-9 Bethalto
McAmbridge Patrick miner 6-9 Moro
McAnn David farmer 6-9 Fosterburg
McCain David 6-9 Fosterburg
McCain Guj' farmer 5-6 Alhambra
McCain John W. farmer 4-6 Marine
McCain St. Clair 1 h 5-6 Marine
McCanahan George f 3-7 Troy
McCandless Wm. 1 h 3-9 Venice
McCarroll George W. f Highland
McCarty Daniel f 6-8 Dorsey
McCarty Daniel lab 6-8 Fosterburg
McCary Patrick jockey 4-8 Edw'dsv
McClenihan Jas. police magis. Troy
McConnel James 4-8 Edwardsv.
McCord David W. 1 h 4-7 Marine
McCorkell James L. mill Edwardsv
McCorkell Martin lab Edwardsv.
McCree John coal dealer 5-9 Bethalto
McCudy Michael lab 4-6 Marine

McCune George 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
McDaniels Jacob 1 h New Douglas
McDaniels Wm. 5-10 Alton
McDermotts Henry miner Bethalto
McDonald Edward 6-7 Prairie Town
McDonald Richard 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
McDonald Sylvester miner Bethalto
McDonnell Wm. A. lab 6-8 Moro
McDougal Harrison 1 h 4-7 Marine
McDowell Wm. 6-9 Fosterburg
McDuffy Michael 1 h New Douglas
McFally Frank 6-10 Alton
McFarling Dominick 4-9
McGaflfey Felix 3-6 St. Jacobs
INIcGauciiy Matthias 6-7 Lambs P't
McGaughey L. J. 6-6 Moultonv.
McGee Andrew farmer 4-9 Venice
McGee James farmer 4-9 Venice
McGee Samuel miner 6-9 Bethalto
McGinnis J. C. pilot 6-10 Alton
McGinnis Thomas pilot 5-10 Alton
McGowen Louis 1 h 5-9 Upper Alton
McGrath Patrick 6-6 Moultonv.
McGuire John 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Mclncy Michael 5-9 Alton
Mclnnerny Austin 5-10 Alton
Mcintosh F. M. 5-9 Alton
Mcintosh George 5-9 Alton
McKean Isaac 1 h 5-6 Marine
McKee James B. f 4-7 Edwardsv.
McKee John farmer 4-7 Edwardsv.
McKee John H. land holder 3-7 Troy
McKenzie James f 6-9 Fosterburg
McKenzie M. C. phys. New Douglas
McKinney Cornelius 6-8 Ridgeley
Mc Kinney Martin 6-8 Ridgeley
McKittrick James 1 h 4-7 Troy
iSIcKittrick John 6-6 Moultonv.
McKittrick Samuel farmer 4-7 Troy
McKittrick Samuel jr., 1 h 4-7 Troy
McKittrick Wm. 1 li 6-6 Staunton
McKittrick Wm. 1 h 4-7 Troy
McLaughlin Thomas 3-6 St. Jacobs
McLean John 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
McMackin John cooper 3-7 Troy
McMannis A. G. 6-7 Lambs Point
McMichael J. B. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
McMorrow Mathew 5-9 Alton
McMullen Joseph 6-7 Lambs Point
McMullen Patrick miner 5-9 Beth'o
McNally Francis 5-10 Alton
McNally James 5-10 Alton
McNeal Benjamin 6-6
McNeal James 1 h 6-6 Staunton
McNealy Wm. 1 h 3-8 Edwardsv.
McPherson Archibold miner Beth'o
McPherson James 1 h 5-8 Moro
McPherson James jr f 6-8 Moro
McReynolds James H. blksmith 5-9

Upper Alton
McReynolds John blacksmith 5-9

Upper Alton

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McReynolds Robert blacksmith 5-9i Marshall Kichard jr. f Marine

Upper Alton
McTeer David farmer Venice

MAASS HENRY 6-10 Godfrey
Maass Joseph 1 h 6-10 (Jodfrey
Mace Wui S. saloonkpr Alhambra
Machinier Philip 6-9 Fosterburg
Machin Joseph 6-6 Moultouv.
Macklin David 6-6 Moultonv.
Mack with R. 4-6

Mackett Charles teams' r Edwardsv.
Maclean Leander 1 h 6-10 (iodfrey
Malliy Henry 6-9 Fosterburg ;
Magee John miner 6-9 Bethalto
Aiager Christoph 5-8 Edwardsv.
Magge Henry 4-6
]S ahler Jacob 1 h 3-7 Troy
J ahler Joseph carp 4-8 Edwardsv.
I\ aier John G. lab 5-6 Alhambra
R ajonier Ausrust 1 h Highland
IS ajonier Frederick 1 h Highland
IS ajors W. R, 3-7 Troy
]\ allender James stock dealer 3-8

Collinsv.
R' aller H. W. 6->i Moultonville
i alloy Henry 5-10 Alton
J alov Patrick farmer 5-7 Edwardsv.
^ aley Peter 4-10 Alton
^ alter John I h 3-8 Collinsv.
^ ancher Frank 3-9
Manderly Joseph farmer Highland
Manhard John 1 h Highland
A anion Martin 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
A anion William f 4-7 Edwardsv.
ft ann Joseph wagon mkr Edwardsv.
\'ann Matliew 5-9 Alton
5 anners J. D. Atty. at I^aw Highl'd
> anns George 1 h 3-7 Troy
Manns John iand holder 3-7 Troy
Mansholt Hye 1 h 6-9 Bethalto
Marah Lucius 6-9 Fosterburg
Marchaud <i. carpenter 3-8 Collinsv.
i arcum Francis F. 1 h 3-10 Venice
A arcum Henry H. f 3-10 Venice
R arcum Madison M. 1 h 3-6 Venice
ft arga Godfrey 3-8 St. Theodor
ft arguth Andrew 5-5
ft arguth J. G. 1 h 4-5 Highland
ft argreth Martin 1 h 4-5 Highland
ft arkle Jacob teamster 4-6 Marine
ft arks John 1 h 5-9 Upper Alton
ft arkworth Ferdinand peddler 4-6

Marine
Marrin Walter 6-10 Alton
Marschalik Simon shoemkr Troy
Marshall James clerk Edwardsv.
MARSHALL J. L. hotel Edwardsv.
Marshall Joseph K. merchant Col-
linsv.
Marshall John R. f 4-6 Marine
Marshall Nelson f 4-8 Edwardsv.

Marshall Richard P. f 4-6 Marine
ftlarli John lab 4-8 Edwardsv.
ftlartin A. Highland
ftlartin Charles f 4-5 Highland
Martin Charles (j. 1 h 3-H Collinsv.
ftlartin E, C. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
ftlartin Henry f 5-9 Bethalto
Martin Henry 6-6 ftloultonv.
ftlartin Henry I h 3-7 Troy
ftlartin Jacob laborer Highland
Martin James 1 h 6-10 (Jodfrey
ftlartin J. C. physcian 5-9 Bethalto
ftlartin John horse dealer Edwardsv.
Martin Wm. 3-7 Troy
Martin W. H. surgeon Godfrey
ftlarum John 3-9
ftlarvin D. P. 1 h 4-7 Highland
Marxer Lorenz bricklayer Highland
ftlarzell Wilhauk farmer Highland
ftlason Aaron P. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
ftlason Charles H. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Mason Edward B. lab 4-9 U. Alton
ftlason John jr. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Mason S. T. dep. Assessor Highlan d
Mass Charles D. 5-10 Alton
ftlassack Joseph f 3-8 Collinsv.
ftlasserle Gotleib 1 h 5-6 Marine
ftlassuli Louis 6-10 Alton
ftlassey Richard I h 4-S Edwardsv.
ftlaston Jasper farmer 3-10 Venice
Matheney C. F. Highland
ftlathie William 5-10 Alton
ftlatlock Alfred 1 h 3-6 Highland
ftlatiock E. Y. engineer 6-9 Collinsv.
Matlock G. W. farmer 5-7 Edwardsv.
Matlock Isaac 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
ftlatlock James 5-5
ftlatlock William 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
ftlatthews A. J. farmer 3-8 Collinsv.
Matthews John farmer 4-9 Venice
ftlatthews John W. druggist 3-7 Troy
Matthews William 3-6 St. Jacobs
Matthews Wm. J. 1 h and constable

Collinsv.
ftlathias Abraham 6-9 Fosterburg
ftlatthias Benjamin Highland
ftlattier Christian 1 h 4-5 Highland
ftlattier ftlichael 1 h 4-5 Highland
ftlauer Adam blksmith 3-8 Collinsv.
Maurer Jacob 1 h 4-6 ftlarine
ftlaurer J. U. farmer Highland
ftlaves Henry 6-7

ftlawdsley Richard Rev. 4-6 Marine
Maxeiner P. II. 6-9Fosterbujg
Maxey Fred. 6-6 Moultonv.
ftlaxey John A. (J. P.) 5-9 U. Alton
ftlaxwell Charles J. miner Bethalto
May Franklin 3-6 St. Jacobs
May Volentine 1 h 4-6 ftlarino
ftlav Wm. land holder 4-7 Marine

ftiayer (Jonrad 3-6 St. Jacobs
27 — Accident Ins. Companies in America.

MEI

A DIRECTORY OF

MIL

Mayer Francis 6-9 Fosterburg

Mayer Herman farmer 4-5 Highland

Mayer Jacob Highland

Mayer Joseph shoe mkr 3- 8 Collinsv.

Maytield D. M. 4-9

Maze John farmer 6-6 Staunton

Mead Geo. W. school teacher 5-5

Mead J. P. farmer 5-5

Mebold Fred, turner 4-6 Marine

Meddoughs James lab 5-9 U. Alton

Mede John C. 6-S Dorsey

Medell John 4-9

Meeker Orin propr. of plankroad 4-8

lildwardsv.
Mehl (ieorge 5-7
Meier Jacob A. jr. hack driver Pligh-

land
Meier John H. clerk Collinsv.
Meier Nicliolas
Meier Silas farmer 4-6 Marine
Meinert Frank shoo mkr :M0 Venice
Meinck Herman :!-9
Meise Win. Higiiland
Meissenheimer Philip f 6-9 Foster-

Inirg
Meit/, Ja;-()h 1 h :^7 Troy
Meizer Wm. 6-6 Moulloiiv.
Melimbrock Kriist 1 1j :!-9 Venice
Menge Thomas 1 h Higldand
Menken Henry 6-lo Alton
Mennekin Henry 6-10 Alton
Mennet Henry farmer 4-5 Highland
Mennett Louis farmer Highland
Menscing Christ J. f 5-7 Fdwardsv.
Menz Christopher carj) Highland
Menz John nierch. and J. P. Higlil'd
Merkle Joseph f 4-7 -Marine
Merindoir August f :!-9 Venice
Meroni John laborer Higliland
Merrill C. J. tilemkr 5-9 l'. Alton
Merriinau Chas. P.. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Merritt John O. f o-lO Venice
Messenger Asa 5-9 Tpper Alton
Messenger Frederick :>-7 (Collinsv.
Metcalf Andrew W. lawyer Edwdsv.
Metcalf James 1 h 6-10 Alton.
Metier Peter farmer 3-6 Highland
Metz August 1 h :'.-7 Troy
Metz Christopher cabinet mkr :J-8

Collinsv.
Metz Henry 3-6 St. Jacobs
:Metz Wm.V6 St. Jacobs
Metz Wm. 6-7
Metzger Charles 1 h 3-8 Troy
Metzger John V. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Mever Conrad lab 4-6 Marine
Meyer Dietrich 3-8 St. Theodor
Meyer F. L. 4-9 Venice
Meyer Francis F. 5-5
Meyer Frederick f 5-6 Marine
Meyer Frederick 1 h 3-10 Venice
Meyer Frederick sen 1 h 6-6 Moro

Meyer Frederick G. f 5-7 Edwardsv
Meyer Hans 1 h 3 8 Collinsv.
Meyer Henry Highland
Meyer Hugo carpenter Highland
Meyer Jacob sen stage driver High'd
Meyer John C. 6-10 Alton
Meyer John .T. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Meyer John P. 5-9 Alton
Meyer Joseph 1 h Collinsv.
Meyer Kusmers 4-8 Edwai-dsv.
Meyer Wm. f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Meyers Henry lab 3-8 Collinsv.
Meyers Henry 3-6 St. Jacobs
Meyners Wm*. tavern 3-7 Troy
Michaels Albert liarnessnikr Ed'dsv
Michaels John farmer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Michel Christian 3-.s St. Theodor
Michel .Joseph f 4-7 Edwardsv.
Michel 1 Robert 6-7 Prairie Town
Middletown Thomas 5-9 Alton
Midgley Samuel f 6-10 Godfrey
Mier Louis farmer 5-8 Moro
Miin>anks George miller 3-7 Troy
Millenljrook Anton 1 h 3-10 Venice
Miller Adam 3-10 Venice
Miller Adani 6-7 Prairie Town
Miller A. S. 6-10 Alton
Miller August f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Miller Augustus A. jiliys. Highland
Miller Kruno H. 1 h 5-s Moro
Miller Casperf and butcher Edw'dsv
Miller Charles 1 li 5-7 lOdwardsv.
Miller 1). H. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Miller Frederick (i-9 Fosterburg
Miller Fred. i>-t> Moultonv.
Miller Frederick butcher 3-7 Troy
Miller Fritz 6-9 i'osterburg
Miller George A. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Miller George W. 3-7 Troy
Miller Henry 1 h H-i) Staunton
Millfr Henry laborer 6-8 Moro
Miller Henry farmer 3-9 Collinsv.
Miller Henry F. mill hand 3-7 Troy
Miller Henry H. 1 h 5-8 Moro
Miller Jacob 5-9 Upper Alton
Miller John tin-smith Highland
Miller John A. teamster 5-9 U. Alton
Miller John F. 3-<j St. Jacobs
Miller John M. 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Miller Lewis 5-10 Alton
Miller Mathias merchant 3-10 Venice
Miller Philip A. 5-7
Miller Querin licjuor dealer Ilighl'd
Miller Samuel L. 1 h 5-8 Omphghent
Miller Theodore f and (J. P.) 3-6 SU

Jacobs
Miller Volentine 1 h 4-6 Marine
Miller Wm. farmer 6-8 Dorsey
Milling P. J. carpenter 6-10 Alton
Millenaux Thomas 6-10 Alton
Mills Alcy land holder 3-7 Troy
Mills Andrew magistrate 3-7 Troy

MOEGAN & COREY represent an aggregate Insurance

MOP

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

MTJL

187

Mills Frank laborer 5-9 Bethalto
Mills George W. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Mills J. F. land holder New Douglas
Mills Wm. 1 h (5-8 Dorsey
Mindrop F. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Mindrop J. 1 h ti-H Alhamlira
Mindrop Rudolph 1 h (5-6 Alhambra
Minges Peter nierohaut Highland
Minter James f 4-7 Edwardsv.
Minter John f 4-7 Edwardsv.
Minter Nathaniel 1 h 4-8 P^dwardsv.
Minter Thomas 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
Minto Clement 5-10 Alton
Minto John 5-Ul Alton
Mitchell James miner 6-10 Alton
Mitchell James M. f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Mitchel Nelson 6-9 Fosterburg
Mitchell Robert miner 6-10 Alton
Mitchell Wm. teamster 4-6 Marine
Mitchell Wm. M. f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Mitz Frank 1 h 3-7 Troy
Mixner Anton farmer 4-9 Venice
Mixner Charles farmer 4-9 Venice
Mixner Herman f 4-9 Venice
Mize J. H. Rev. 3-7 Troy
Mize Wm. land holder 3 7 Troy
Mize Wuj. A. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Mochelheinrich Henry f Iliglihmd
Mochelheini-ich Peter carp Highland
Mock Jacob 6-6 Moultonv.
Moerlin Peter farmer 3-10 Venice
Moffitt George 1 li 3-8 Collinsv.
Moffitt George H. St. Jacobs
Moffitt George W. jr. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
MoUe Charles 6-7

Monahan Henry coal bank (5-9 Be-
thalto
Monahan James coal bank 6-9 Be-
thalto
Montgomerv Hamilton 1 h 5-9 Be-
thalto
Montgomery James 1 h 6-S Moro
Montgomery Nelson 1 h 4-8 P'dw'dsv
Montgomery Parris M. 5-9 Alton
Moore C. A. farmer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Moore 1). W. 6-6 Moultonv.
Moor Edward J. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Moore Franklin 5-9 Alton
Moore Isaac C. bell mnfr. Collinsv.
Moore L. W. 4-10 Alton
Moore Thomas land holder Collinsv.
Moore Thomas farmer 3-6 Troy
Moore Troy f 5-9 Upper Alton
Mooi'e Volney 1 h 3-7 Collinsv.
Moore Zenetta 3-6 8t. Jacobs
Moorman Dedrick 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Moreland James P. f 5-6 Alhambra
Morgan Ellas M. 1 h Highland
Morgan George P. 6-10 Alton
Morgan John 5-9 Upper Alton
Moritz Henry 5-7
Morn Henry 6-7 Prairie Town

Morresey David laborer Edwardsv.
Morris D. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Morris E. A. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Morris E. C. farmer 3-7 Troy
Morris .T. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Morris R. C. land holder 3-7 Troy
Morris Wm. B. 4-7 Edwardsv.
Morrison John B. 5-10 Alton
Morrison Samuel plasterer 4-8 Ed-
wardsv.
Morrison Samuel sr. 1 h 5-8 Edw-'dsv.
Morrison Thomas W, 1 h 5-7 Ed-
wardsv.
Morrow- David miller 5-8 Moro
Morton James 5-10 Alton
Mosenmn A. Highland
Mosen brock Bernard Highland
Moser .Joseph Highland
Motts D. 3-10 Venice
Mounger Henry farmer 4-9 Venice
Mounger Wm, farmer 4-9 Venice
Mozer John bricklayer Highland
Mudge Henry 1 h 4-6 Marine
Muehlhonsen George 5-10 Alton
Muelhenney Henry f Highland
]\:;ueller Aiiton distiller Highland
Mueller Christian 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Mueller Fritz f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Mulkaha Martin 6-.S Ridgeley
MuUer (4eorge 1 h 3-7 Trov
Muller Jacob Highland

Mullin 6-10 Alton

:Mulloy John f 5-6 Alhambra
Mumme Fred butcher 4-8 Edwardsv
Mumme Jacob farmer 4-6 Marine
Mundis A. J. farmer Marine
Mundis Israel 5-5 Highland
Mundis Thomas 1 h 4-6 Marine
Munn Alonzo farmer 4-7 Edwardsv.
Munn Thomas miller 3-8 Collinsv.
Munning James 5-10 Alton
Miintz John 5-9 Alton
Murphv Booker f 5-8 Edwardsv.
Murphy E. P. farmer 4-7 EdAvardsv.
Murphy John miner 6-9 Bethalto
Murphy John 1 h 3-7 Troy
Murphy John team'r 4-8 Edwardsv.
Murphy John H. 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
Marphy Matthew 3-6 St. Jacobs
Murphy Patrick barkpr Bethalto
Murphy Peter miner (i-9 Bethalto
Murphy Peter farmer 6-10 Alton
Murray Michael 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Mutch more Alex 6-8 Moro
Mutchmore T. A. merchant 6-8 Moro
Myer August teamster 6-8 Highland
Mver Lewis farmer 6-8 Bethalto
Myer Matthew 3-8 St. Theodor
Myers Wm. farmer 6-8 Moro

ABER SELVESTER laborer 3^
Highland

Capital of over 022,000,000.

188

NEL

A DIRECTORY OF

OLI

Nagel Adam 1 h Highland
Nagle Henry 6-9 Fosterbnrg
Nagel Tjouis land holder Highland
Nagel Ludwig 1 h Highland
Nail Constant Highland
Nail James (i-IO Alton
Nail John miner 6-10 Bethalto
Nankins Gelde farmer 6-8 Moro
Nankins Ubo 5-7 Kdwardsv.
Narin James 1 h lis Collinsv.
Nattier Emil farmer Highland
Neal James 6-10 Alton
Neal John 6-10 Alton
Neamire Henry miner 6-9 Bethalto
Neams H. C farmer 5-8 Edwardsv.
Nearman Ernst 6-7 j

Nearman Henry 5-7 Edwardsv.
Neitrit Frederick 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Neitrit Gotleib 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Neidenberger M. tailor ;^-9 CoUinsv.
Neighbourn Wm. R. teamster Troy
Neihause John Henry 1 h 3-9 Venice
Nelson Ileed 5-0 Alton
Nelson Wm. M. f 3-8 CoUinsv.
Neron James 5-5
Neudecker John 1 h (J. P.) Marine
Neumej'er Win. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Nevelin John A. butcher U. Alton
Newman Andrew 1 h New Douglas
Newman .John R. 5-7 Edwardsv.
Newman Wm. E. 1 h 5-8 Omphghent
Newsbalmer Jacob 8-6 St. Jacobs
Newsborger Orson 4-8 Edwardsv.
Newsham Thos. J. 1 h 5-7 Edw'dsv.
Newton James farmer 5-7 Bethalto
Nickoly Rudolph brewer Marine
Nihel Patrick 6-9 Fosterburg
Nimnack Henry 1 h 4-6 Marine
Nimrick James 1 h 5-9 Bethalto
Nirider John A. ;!-6 St. Jacob
Nitscha John farmer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Nitz August laruior New Douglas
Nix David farmer 4-7 Edwardsv.
Nix John 4-9

Nix Thomas J. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Nix Uel E. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Nix Wm. H. farmer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Nixon David 5-5
Noble Henry 6-7 Prairie Town
Noffsinger Isaac 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Noles Matthias .J-O St. Jacobs
NORDMAN GEORGE marble shop

Edwardsv.
Norr John tailor 3-8 CoUinsv.
Norris Charles f 5-6 Alhambra
Norris George 6-10 Alton
North meyer P>ed shoemkr CoUinsv.
Noiton Thomas 1 h 4-6 Marine
Nucstadt Capt. Anion notary public

Edwardsv
Nurden Eugene 3-9

O'BRIEN JOHN 4-7 Marine
O'Brien John lab 4-8 Edwardsv.
O'Brien Thomas miner 5-9 Bethalto
O'Connor Michael 5-10 Alton
O' Conner Thomas f 4-7 Edwardsv.
O' Donald Daniel New Douglas
O'Ferrill Edward eng. Collinsv.
O'Hara Hugh 6-10 Alton
O'Reily James shoemkr 5-9 Bethalto
0'R3'an James 5-9 Alton

OBERGEFFEL VICTOR 5-9 Alton
Oberton Washington 3-6 St Jac'b
O bourn Samuel 4-6
Occeland James miner 6-8 Bethalto
Oehler J. U. carp Highland
Oehs Nicholas carp 5-6 Alhambra
Ochs Peter carp 5-6 Alhambra
Ocla David 1 h 4-6 Marine
Ocla George I h 4-6 Marine
Oetkin Brand farmer 6-8 Dorsey
Ofterhyde Henry f 3-9 Venice
Ohm Charles f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Ohm Henry f 5-6 Edwardsv.
olden Elias S. 5-10 Alton
Oldenettel Gerd 6-9 Fosterburg
Olive Able 1 h 6-6 Moultonv.
f Mve F. M. 1 h 6-6 Moultonv.
I t/e H. C. 1 h 6-6 Mo\iltonv.
< Hive James 1 h 6-6 Moultonv.
Olive James M. 1 h 6-(> Moultonv.
Olive Joel H. 1 h 6-6 Moultonv.
Oltmans D. land holder 6-8 Moro
Oneil John 6-8
Opel John F. 5-7 Edwardsv.
Operman George farmer 4-9 Venice
Opferman (ieorge K. farmer Highl'd
Opperman Henry carp. 5-9 Bethalto
Oriz Alexis 3-9
( )rme John 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Orme Thomas 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Orr George farmer 3.8 Collinsv.
Osborn James H. 1 h 3-9 Venice
Ost Nicholas blk smith Fosterburg
Ostermeier Charles 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Ostland Thomas miner 6-8 Moro
Ostrander D. laborer 6-8 Moro
Ostrander Liberty laborer 6-8 Moro
Ostrander Richard M. f 6-8 Dorsey.
Ostwald James H. 3-9 St. Theodore
Otis N. F'. farmer 6-9 Fosterburg
Otto Henry land holder 3-9 Venice
Otto John farmer 3-8 Collinsv.
Otts Frederick 5-7 Edwardsv.
Otwalt John B. farmer 3-10 Venice
Ottwein Charles 1 h 3-7 Troy
Ottwein Sebastian farmer 3-7 Troy
Overath Henry 6-10 Alton
Overbeck August 5-7 Edwardsv.
Overcamp John 3-9 St. Theodore
Overcup Garhart farmer 3-10 Venice
Overbook Peter 4-9

Nutsel Godfrey f 3-8 Collinsv.

Insure your Property and Lives with

PAK

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

PET

189

Overman Henry 3-7 Collins v.
Oversett Henry 6-10 Alton
Owens Gains I n 5-8 Bethalto
Owens James 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Owens J. P. 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Owens Payton 1 h New Douglas
Owens Shadrach f 4-9 Venice
Owens Wm. miner 6-9 Bethalto
Owings David F. 6-10 Alton

PABMER WILLIAM farmer 6-8
Dorsey
Paffruth Casper 6-8 Edwardsv.
Pagan August soapmkr Highland
Pagan Frederick cooper Highland
Page James H. 6-6 Lambs Point
Page Robert G. 6-7 Prairie Town
Palems Wm. carpenter 5-8 Moro
Palfreyman Joseph 6-10 Alton
Pape Ludwig 1 h 6-8 Prairie Town
Paradee Caleb 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Parker Andrew B. 1 h 5-6 Marine
Parker John J, jailer Edwai'dsv. •
Parker Joshua miller 4-6 Marine
Parker Samuel 1 h 3-7 Troy
Parkman Wm. R. huckster Troy
Parrin Paul 5-10 Alton
Parrot John 3-6 St. Jacobs
Parks Landon 1 h 6-10 Alton
Patterson Hamilton 6-8 Ridgely
Patterson Hugh 6-6 Moultonv.
Patterson James 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Patterson John 1 h 6-10 Godfrev
Patterson R. E. 5-9 Alton
Patterson S. T. 6-9 eng Bethalto
Patterson Wm. 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Patterson W. S. 1 h 6-19 Godfrey
Paul Henry farmer 5-8 Wanda
Paul Hugh 4-9
Paul John S. 5-9 Alton
Paydon J. B. sawmill 3-7 Troy
Paydon Jesse 1 h 3-7 Troy
Paydon John 1 h 3-7 Troy
Payne Abner land holder Highland
Payne Henry 1 h 3-7 Troy
Peak Frank 4-8 Edwardsv.
Pearce Francis f 5-6 Alhambra
Pearce Henry f 5-6 Alhambra
Pearce M. B.'l h 5-6 Alhambra
Pearce Wm. W. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Pearce Wm. W. jr. 1 h5-0 Alhambra
Pearse Newton K. 1 h 6-6 Alhambra
Pechmeyer Ernst 3-6 St. Jacobs
Peck William H. Highland
PEERS JOSHUA S. manfr and 1 h

3-8 Collinsv,
Peers J. W. lumber dealer Collinsv.
Pefmeler Henry 3-9
Peftar Henry 3-7 Collinsv.
Pekish Albert 4-8 Edwai'dsv.
Pekish John 4-8 Edwardsv.
Pelesere Paul 6-10 Alton

28— MOEGAN & COEBY

Pelfreyman Joseph 5-10 Alton
Pelteer John wagonmkr Highland
Pence George S. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Pence R. K. f 6-6 Alhambra
Penltance Joseph f 6-9 Alton
Penning John E. 6-10 Alton
Penny Wilson 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Peppers John farmer 3-10 Venice
Perkins James 3-6 St. Jacobs
Perkins Joseph C. 5-9 Alton
Peron Henry 1 h Highland
Eerry P. C. 6-10 Alton
Peters Anton 4-8 Edwardsv.
Peters Frank 6-7 Lambs Point
Peters Harrison teamster Collinsv.
Peters Henry 5-10 Alton
Peters John 5-7 Edwardsv.
Peters John 1 h Highland
Peters Thaddeus 5-10
Peters Wm. 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
Peters Wm. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Peterson Fred. 4-6
Peterson Wm. B. 1 h New Douglas
Petrashack Joseph 3-8 St. Theodor
Petransha Joseph 4-8 Edwardsv.
Pettingill D. A. 1 h 4-9 Venice
Pettingill E. W. 1 h 4-9 Venice
Pettingill O. H. 1 h 4-9 Venice
Petulha John farmer 3-8 Collinsv.-
Pfaff George land holder 3-9 Venice.
Pfeiffer Charles laborer Highland
Pfeiffer Stephen grocer 3-7 Troy
Pfister Charles (hotel) 4-6 Marine
Pfunder Frederick 3-6 St. Jacobs
Phelps James D. bik smith Venice
Phillips Fritz farmer 3-10 Venice
Phillips George W. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Phillipsa F. 6-10 Alton
Picard Smith 6-10 Alton
Pieper Christian farmer 3-9 Venice
Pierce George G. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Pierce J. L. 1 h 6-10 Alton
Pieron Jaques 1 h 4-5 Highland
Pieter Frederick 5-6 Max-ine
Piggot Wm. L. mill owner Bethalto
Pike S. F. farmer 3-6 Troy
Pilcher George 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Pinkerton T. J. 5-9 Alton
Piper Abnar M. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Piper Daniel V. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Piper Henry 6-7 Lambs Point
Piper Wesley farmer 4-6 Mai'ine
Piper Wm. J. 6-7 Lambs Point
Pischter Henry 3-7 Collinsv.
Pitman John farmer 3-8 Collinsv.
Pitman Wm. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Pleasant Edward 3-7 Lebanon
Platz G. 6-10 Alton
Plingle Richard 4-8 Edwardsv.
Plocher Jacob farmer 4-5 Highland
Plocher John farmer 4-5 Highland
Plocher Martin 1 h 4-5 Highland

, 14 Belle Street, Alton.

190

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EAN

Plocher Samuel farmer 4-5 Highland
Plotter August f 6-9 Fosterburg
Pluhass Thomas 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Plunt Philemon 6-10 Alton
Pope Ralph farmer 5-8 Bethalto
Poo-ue Joseph physician Edwardsv.
Pofjpenpole Henry 1 h 3-10 Venice
Posev Bennet farmer 3-7 Troy
Posev Cheslev J. 1 h 4-7 Troy
Poss'Frederick 5-7 Edwardsv.
Posey Jubilee farmer 4-7 Troy
Potter Lewis 1 h 4-6 Marine
Potthast Henry farmer 5-6 Marine
Powell C. P. 6-10 Alton
Powell John G. f 6-9 Fosterburg
Powers A. carriage painter Collinsv,
Powers James 5-9 Alton

Prarler Georce tavern Highland ^...x^.....,^.^ -■ ~

Prao^er Julius farmer 6-9 Fosterburg RAMEY THOS. T. Monk's xMound

Pyle Andrew 3-6 St. Jacobs
Pyle John 3-6 St. Jacobs

QUENTIN GEORGE 5-10 Alton
Quick Jacob E. 1 h4-8 Edw'dsv.
tiuinn James farmer 4-9 Venice

RABBIT FRANK land holder 4-8
Edwardsv.
Radcliff Thomas L. 6-10 Alton
Radclitf W. J. 3-7 Collinsv.
Raft" Andrew G. laborer Collinsv.
Raflferty C. C. 4-7 Edwardsv.
Ragan Peter 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Raipal Wm. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Raia Joseph Highland
Rail John land holder Highland
Ralphagman J. 5-10 Alton

Praps Frank farmer 6-8 Dorsey
Prater Thomas 1 h 4-9 Venice
Prel)le Henry R. f 6-9 Fosterburg
Premas Wm. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Preznetz Charles 1 h 4-6 Marine
Price Thomas miner 6-9 Bethalto
Prico Wm. 4-7 Edwardsv.
Prichard Wm. D. 3-7 Collinsv.
Prickett Jacob T. grocer N. Douglas
Prickett James R. farmer and J. P.

New Douglas
PRICKETT JOHN A. flour mill

Edwardsv.
Prickett John N. 1 h New Douglas
Prickett Wm. R. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Prickett Thomas 1 h 3-6 Highland
Proflitt Jeremiah H. f Edwardsv.
Prott Fred, farmer 4-7 Troy
Province Edward 1 h New Douglas
Province George 1 h New Douglas
Province James 1 h New Douglas
Pruitt Abram 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
Pruitt Elias 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
Pruitt George 6-7
Pruitt Isaac 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Pruitt Jacob 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
Pruitt James 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
PRUITT SOLOMON 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Pruitt Wiley 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Puckett James f 6-9 Fosterburg
Puctz Tillman 5-10 Alton
Pullen Charles grocer 6-10 Alton

farm 3-9 Venice
Ramsey James A. 1 h Highland
Ramsev Wm. farmer 3-7 Troy
Hiunsev Wm. T. farmer 3-7 Troy
Ramshay Jonathan 1 h 4-7 Troy
Ransdall James propr. stage line,

St. Louis to Collinsv.
Randall Frank F. f New Douglas
Randall James A. 1 h Q-Q Alhambra
Randall Wm. B 4-7 Alhambra
Randle Henry F, 1 h 6-5 Alhambra
Randle John farmer 3-7 Troy
Randle Wm. S. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Randle W. J. 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Rankin George farmer 5-9 Bethalto
Ranch Louis 5-7 Edwardsy.
Rankle Thebold 5-7 Edwardsv.
Ranzie B. 5-10 Alton
Rapp John land holder 4-9 Venice
Rapp John 3-8 St. Theodor
Rapp Volentine 1 h 3-8 Venice
Rappenecker Constantino tavern 4-5

Highland
Rarkasa Fred 4-8 Edwardsv.
Rasche Frederick 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Rashberger Bernard cabinet mkr

Highland
Rasler Frederick 6-10 Alton
Ratcliff" J. R. 6-10 Alton
Ratz Nicholas f C:>-b New Douglas
Rawson Samuel harnessmkr Troy
Rav James teamster Edwardsv.

PT^TjTE G E. apothecary and dealer! Read Oliver 1 h o-(> Marine

in drugs etc. Collinsv
Purcell Jetiterson 5-5
Purcell Joseph 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Purviance James f 3-7 Troy
Purviance Thomas J. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Purviance Wm. F. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Purv F. L. 1 h 4-5 Highland
Putnam George W. grocer Edw'dsv.
Pyle Abner 3-6 St. Jacobs.
Pvle Addison 3-6 St. Jacobs

Read Thomas 1 h 5-6 Marine
Reader Wm. 5-U Alton
Reading Joseph 1 h 5-6 Upper Alton
Real Louis 5-9 Upper Alton
Reaves Tobias 1 h 6-5 Alhambra
Reaves Willis R. 1 h 6-6 Alhambra
Reaves Wesley 1 h Alhambra
Rebold Jacob 1 h 3-7 Troy
Rebold John blksmith 3-7 Troy
Reddict Wm. farmer 3-7 Troy

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Redford Marion farmer 4-6 J^Iariue
"Redish Benjamin 4-10 Alton
Redman James 1" 6-10 Godfrey
Reece Abram farmer 3-7 Troy
Reed Arch 5-10 Alton
Reed George L. 5-9 Upper Alton
Reed Horatio farmer 3-7 Troy
Reed Joseph farmer 3-10 Yen'ice
Reed Wm. land holder 3-9 Venice
Reed Wm. land holder 3-10 Venice
Reese David farmer 6-9 Fosterburg
Reincher Frederick 3-6 St. Jacobs
Reibsamen Fred, f 6-9 Fosterburg
Reidlinger Martin shoe mkr Highl'd
Reitl" Emuel farmer 3-9 Vence
Reiffl Henry saddler 5- 6 Alhambra
Reigle John teamster Highhind
Reike F. land holder 4-6 Marine
Reike John H. farmer 4-6 Marino
Reike W. farmer 4-6 Marine
Reinhardt George 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Reinmiller George 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Reinneng Wm. 6-6 Moultonv.
Reiser Franz G. blk smith Highl'd
Reiser Henry carpenter 3-7 Troy
Reitman Arnold i h Highland
Reitman John 1 h 4-6 Marine
Reitman Joseph 1 h 4-6 Marine
Reitz Louis farmer 4-5 Highland
Reitzback John mason 4-6 Marine
Reinemeir Peter 5-5
Rena George W. 6-10 Alton
Fenfro Jesse land holder 3-7 Troy
Renfro Joseph J. 3-8 St. Theodore
Renfro W. 1). farmer b-7 Troy
Reneka Heni-y farmer 5-9 Venice
Renkin Wm. 1 h 6-8 Beardstown
Renne Wm. gun smith Edwardsv.
Reser Volentine 6-10 Alton
Reuter Charles 1 h 3-9 Venice
Reuben Christian 1 h Highland
Rewish Henry 1 h 3-10 Venice
Reynolds E. if. teamster Bethalto
Reynolds John blksmith Edwardsv.
Reynolds Reuben 1 h 4-5 Highland
Bh'eberger Henry 1 h 4-6 Marine
Riieim Henry 3-7 St. Jacobs
Rhobasser Henry 5-9 Alton
Rhoda Oswahl lab 3-8 Coiliusv.
Rhulander F. 6-7 Paririe Town
Rice George 8. 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Rice S. S. physician Collinsv.
Richards Benjamin brickmason Ed-
wardsv.
Richards C, A. 6-7 Bunker Hill
Richards Jervis 1 h 6-8 Moro
Richards Martin physician Bethalto
Richards Tillman 6-10 Alton
Richardson Wm. 6-8
Richmond V. P. 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Richter Gottlieb C. basket mkr 3-8
Collinsv.

Richter John C. cooper 3-8 Collinsv.
Ricketts Robert f 6-9 Fosterburg
Rioketts Wm. f 6-9 Fosterburg
Ricks Alfred 1 li 6-6 Alhambra
Ricks F. PI. 1 h 6-6 Monltonv.
Ricks John 6-8
Ricks Louis 1 h 6-6 Moultonv.
Ricks Sina 1 h 6-6 Moultonv

icks Virgil 1 h 6-6 Moultonv.

ider R. Price school teacher Ed-
wardsv.
Riggin J. C. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Riggin James farmer 3-7 Troy
Riggin John 4-7 Edwardsv.
Riggins Wm. laborer New Douglas
Riley Edward 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Riley Patrick 5-10 Alton
Riley Wm. S. farmer 6-9 Moro
Rilliett Constantin 1 h 4-5 Highland
Rimmer Benjamin 1 h 4-5 Highland
Rimmer Jolin 5-5
Rinderer David 1 h 4-5 Highland
Rine D. D. 6-8

Rinker Henrj^ 1 h 6-9 Fosterburg
Ripley H. L. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Ripper G. D. 5-9 Upper Alton
Riser Fiancis Joseph f Highland
Ritter Henry 3-6 St. Jacobs
Ritter Henry coal bank 4-8 Ed-
wardsv.
Ritter Philip brewer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Rixon Caleb farmer 5-9 Upper Alton
Rixon James f 5-9 Upper Alton
Roach John farmer 4-7 Troy
Roach Robert 5-10 Alton
Roadnight Charles 6-10 Alton
Roadolf Crist. 6-8
Roahan INIartin 6-8 Ridgeley
Robbirt Lewis farmer 3-8 Collinsv.
Roberts C. L. 1 h ^New Douglas
Roberts H. 3-10 Venice
Roberts Wm. lab 3-7 Troy
Robertson Edward 6-10 Alton
Robertson John f 3-S Collinsv.
Robertson Peter 5-10 Alton
Roljertson Thomas 5-10 Alton
Robertson Wm. P. 6-7
Robinecker Nicholas lab 4-6 Marine
Robinger Anton Jab 4-6 Marine
ROBIXSON HEXKY merchant, J.

P. and P. M. Venice
Robinson Joseph teamster Collinsv.
Robinson Joseph G. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Robinson T. shoestore Collinsv.
Robinson Thomas H. 4-7 Betlialto
Robinson W. F. 3-8 St. Theodor
Robinson W. S. B. 1 li 5-8 Bethalto
Roljson Jolin 6-10 Alton
Robson Wm. miner 6-9 Bethalto
Rocklin Charles 3-9
Rockwell G. W. 5-5
Rockwell W. D. 1 h 4-5 Highland

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Roddie Alexander 5-8
Rodemeyer Henry 4-9
Rodgers A. F. f 5-9 Upper Alton
Rodgers C. M. shoestore Collinsv.
Rodgers Edward 1 h 5-9 U. Alton
Rogers Wm. C. f 5-ti Alhambra
Rogier Jerome blkstnitli Highland
Rogier John B. blksmith Highland
Rohr Nicholas carpenter Highland
Rohrkaste Ernst carp Edwardsv.
Rohrkaste Gotlieb 4-S Edwardsv.
Roling Casper Highland
Roman John farmer 3-9 Venice
Romeskerger M. 5-5
Ronbaum Wm. f 4-5 Highland
Roniger Charles 1 h 4-5 Highland
Rood David H. mason G-10 Godfrey
Root Thomas f <3-9 Fosterbnrg
Rose Benjamin carp 5-9 U. Alton
Roseberry E. S. f o-O Alhambra
Roseberrj'- James V. 6-5 X. Douglas
Roseberry Samuel V. 6-7 Lambs P't
Rose Wm. J. Rev. Edwardsv.
Rosen George 1 h 3-7 Tro^'
Roser John 5-9 Alton
Ross Mitchell farmer 3-7 Troy
Ross Wm. D. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Rotsch Adoplhus 5-9 Alton
Rotsch F. C. 5-9 Alton
Rotsch Randle 5-9 Alton
Ronk Fritz teamster Edwardsv.
Rowan Wm. T. carpenter and 1 h

6-10 Godfrey
Rowkamp Charles 4-8 Edwardsv.
Rov Estienne 3-9
Ruback Wm. 3-8 St. Theodor

Rush John laborer 5-9 Bethalto
Rush Louis farmer 4-9 Venice
Russell George 6-10 Alton
Russell John 1 h 6-8 More
Russell John 5-9 Alton
Rutledge John 5-10 Alton
Rutlege Walton 5-10 Alton
Rutledge Wm. miner 6-10 Alton
Rutz G. physician and editor Union

Highland
Ryan James 5-10 Alton
Ryan John teamster 6-10 Godfrey
Rvan Patrick laborer 5-9 Bethalto
Ryan Peter 1 h 6-9 Marine
R3'an Thomas lab 5-6 Alhambra
Ryder Charles 1 h 5-6 Marine
R3'hiner Frederick President bank

Highland

SABETELO JOHN 4-8 Edwardsv.
Sabetelo Joseph 4-8 Edwardsv.
Sabin Frank A. physipian Troy
Sabin Henry M. phys Edwardsv.
Sackett Frank f 4-6 Marine
Sackett James 1 h 4-6 Marine
Sackett James jr. merchant Highl'd
Saizman Christian f 3-10 Venice
Salzman George farmer Highland
Saizman John F. Highland
Samuels Elbert farmer Troy
Samuels Henrj' farmer 4-7 Troy
San bach James N. 4-7 Lambs Point
Sanbach Samuel 6-7
Sanders Daniel 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Sanders F. B. 1 h Edwardsv.
Sanders F. "\V. shoemkr Edwardsv.

Rubottom W. F. phys New Douglas; Sanders Henrv 3-6 St. Jacobs

Rucher Ransom 5-7 Alton
Ruckert Wm. farmer 3-7 Troy
Ruddey Samuel B. 5-7 Edwardsv,
Rudrof John 4-8 Edwardsv.
Ruecker Franz 1 h 4-5 Highland

Sanders Rudolph lab. 5-6 Alhambra
Sanderson J. A. carp. NeAv Douglas
Sappington Caleb f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Sappington Richard 1 h 4-8 Edw'dsv.
Saul Cunrod 4-8 Edwardsv.

Ruecker Martin farmer 4-5 Highland. Savage David 3-6 St. Jacobs

Ruecker Marzell f 4-5 Highland
Ruedy Christian 1 h 4-5 Highland
Ruedy Daniel 5-5 Highland
Ruegger George sheritf Highland
Ruegger Jacob laborer Highland

Savage JeremPah f 6-6 Staunton
Savage Wm. farmer Highland
Sawyer Hugh potter Upper Alton
Sawyer John Y. 1 h 5-10 Godfrey
Sawver Porter R. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra

Ruegger Theodore tin smith Highl'd, Sawyer W. H. farmer 6-10 Alton

Ruenhold Henry 6-7

Ruftinan Ludolf 3-9 Venice

Rukehi Adam teamster Highland

Rule Aaron 3-6 St. Jacobs

Rule Alfred 3-6 St. Jacobs

Rule Henry 3-6 St. Jacobs

Rundell Henry B. constable U. Alton

Runzie AndreV grocer 6-10 Alton

Rupel John 6-8

Rupf Joseph Highland

Ruppe John 6-7

Rupscheldeger f 4-6 Marine

Rush Henry laborer 4-6 Marine

Scaggs Jos. farmer Edwardsv.
Scanland Lewis W. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Scaral Rudolph Highland
Scarritt J. A. 6-10 Alton
Schadick George W. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Schadwrick Charles f 6-5 N. Douglas
Schaefer John 6-7
Schaefer Joseph C. 6-7
Schaffenberger Anton Highland
Schatfer Henry 3-8 St. Theodor
Schatfer Henry 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Schatfer John farmer 4-5 Highland

Schatier Joseph 1 h 5-9 Upper Alton
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Schafter Victor farmer Highland
Schallenberg Fred. 6-9 Alton
Schallenberg Henry 1 h 6-9 Alton
Schallenberg Johu'6-6 Moultonv.
Schalfer H. J. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Scharf Charles f 6-5 Xew Douglas
Schaub Matthew 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Schaumberg Christian St. Theodor
Schayunn Charles 5-8 Edwardsv.
Schaw Gotleib 3-8 Collinsv.
Schbosstein Charles 3-6 St. Jacobs
Schechta J. H. 6-8 Dorsey
Scheer D. C. 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Scheer Henrv C. merchant Edw'dsv
Scheibe Charles 1 h 6-9 Alton
Scheiber Joseph 5-5
Scheider Jacob 3-6 St. Jacobs
Scheldt George weaver Highland
Scheier Michael f -4-6 Marine

Scheldt f 6-9 Alton

Seheuk John G. 1 h4-S Edwardsv.
Schenk Joseph 5-S Edwardsdv.
Schepperl Benedict lab Highland
Sehepperle George barkpr Highland
Scherer Joseph 4-6
Scherer Rudolph tailor Highland
Scherf Adam 6-7 Prairie Town
Schermer Herman carp Marine
Schiber Wm. Edwardsv.
Schier Andrew 3-7 ColUnsv.
Schiess Balser 6-10 Alton
Schildnecht F. W, 1 h 3-7 Troy
Schilli Jacob 3-6 St. Jacobs
Schilli Louis 3-6 St. Jacobs
Schillinger John farmer 4-9 Venice
Schillp Charles cooper Highland
Schiltrick xVdam farmer 3-7 Troy
Schiltinger George carp Highland
Schlafer Volentine 1 h 3-6 Troy
Schlafli Jacob teamster Highland
Schlafli S. teamster Highland
Schlagle Jacob blksniith Highland
Schlagle John Highland
Schlegelmilch Paul 4-8 Edwardsv.
Schlegle Hermon f 3-9 Venice
Schleikta Ludwig 5-7 Edwardsv.
Schlosser John tavern Collinsv.
Schmidle Frederick 3-6 St. Jacobs
Schmidt 'Andi-ew 1 h 4-6 Marine
Schmidt Andrew jr. f 4-6 Marine
Schmidt Anton tailor Edwardsv.
Schmidt Charles Higiiland
Schmidt Christian 6-8 Ridgeley
Schmidt Daniel 1 h 6-8 Moro
Schmidt Frederich f 3-7 Troy
Schmidt Jacob lab 4-S Edwardsv.
Schmidt Jacob Highland
Schmidt John 1 h 3-7 Troy
Schmidt Martin farmer 4-6 Marine
Schmidt Wendle 1 h 3-7 Troy
Schmitt Jacob 6-10 Alton
Scnniuler Charles 6-9 Alton

Sceneider Balser 1 h 4-6 Highland
Schneider Christian grocer 6-10 Alton
Schneider Fredolin 1 h 4-5 HigMand
Schneider George f 3-8 Collinsv.
Schneider Henry 1 h 5-6 Alhambra.
Schneider Jacob 1 h 4-6 Marine
Schneider John Highland
Schneider Julius 5-10 Alton
Schneider Nicholas 1 h Highland
Schneider Peter J. Ih 5-7 Edwardsv-
Schneider Wm. Edwardsv.
Schueller Henry 1 h 3-9 Venice
Schock Charles 3-6 St. Jacobs
Schoemaker Henry f 5-6 Alhambra
Schoeninger John 5-5
Schoenewig Wm, 6-7
Schoenewise John 6-8 Dorsev
SCHOETTLE JOHN tin, stoves and

hardware 3-S Collinsv.
Schoettle John C. blk smith Collinsv.
Schonick George farmer 3-7 Troy
Schoppel John teamster 3-8 Collinsv.
Schoriok John 1 h 4-6 Marine
Schorick Joseph farmer 4-6 INIarine
Schott Christian 3-7 St. Jacobs
Schott Ferdinand 4-8 Edwardsv.
Schott M. 3-7 St. Jacobs
Schott Martin E. brewer Highland
Schrader John farmer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Schram August f 4-7 Edwardsv.
Schram Frank farmer Edwardsv.
Schram Joseph f 4-7 Edwardsv.
Schramack Frank jr., 1 h 5-8 Ed-
wardsv.
Schreibe Christ, cabinet mkr Marine
Schreihagan Fred, grocer Marine
Schroeder Ernst 5-7 Edward.sv.
Schroeppel Gotleib shoemkr Col'nsv

, Schuback John Rev. Highland

I Schuller Anton Highland
Schultz Albert f 6-9 Fosterburg
Schultz August C. f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Schultz George laborer 6-9 Bethalto
Schultz Gotleib 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Schultz H. PI. 4-9
Schultz Henry 6-7

I Schultz Jacob 3-6 St. Jacobs

! Schultz John 1 h 6-9 Bethalto
Schultz Volentine 6-7
Schumacker Fred. 6-7 Prairie Town
Schumaker Ernst 6-7
Schumaker Wm. 6-7
Schuman Charles 1 h 4-6 Marine
Schuman George 1 h 4-6 Marine
Schurick John 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Schusank INIichael 4-8 Edwardsv.
Schuster Henry lab 4-8 Edwai'dsv.
Schwartz Anton harnessmkr High-
land
Schwartz C. M. 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Schwartz Frederick 1 h Edwardsv.
Schwartz Henry 4-8 Edwardsv.

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Schwartz John tailor Highland
Schwartz Matthew 5-6 Edwardsv.
Schwartz Philip 9-7 CoUinsv.
Schwartz Stephen wagonmkr High-
land
Schwarzopp Paul blksmith 6-8 Moro
Schwen Louis f 5-6 Alhambra
Schwerdtfiger Frederick f 4-7 Marine
Schwergle John 6-9 Alton
Schwettniann Wm. 6-6 Moulntonv,
Scott John miner 6-8 Moro
Scott J. H. f 5-8 Edwardsv,
Scott John J, 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Scott Thomas f 6-9 Fosterburg
Scott W. F. butcher 5-8 Moro
Sebastian Charles f 4-9 Edwardsv.
Sebaum John 4-S Edwardsv.
Sedler Casper teamster Highland
See Joseph W. 6-10 Alton
Seelbeck Tneodore 4-8 Edwardsv.
Segar James 1 h 4-9 Venice
Segar Wm, H, 1 h 4-9 Venice
Segraves A. J. 1 h 6-10 Alton
Segraves Daniel 6-10 Alton
Segraves Jacob 6-10 Alton
Seib Nicholas 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Seibert Adam f 4-6 Highland
Seicamp Frederick f 3-9 Venice
Seidler Clemeuce teamster Highland
Seller Henry 6- 10 Aiton
Seifritz Wm, farmer 4-9 Venice
Seiger Alexander farmer 5-6 Marine
Sein George 5-10 Alton
Seip John land holder 4-5 Marine
Seissman Joseph farmer 3-9 Venice
Seivenbrook Henry 6-S Prairie Town
Seivers Wm. 1 h 6-6 Moultonv.
Seivers Wm. sr., 6-6 Moultonv.
Selpman Ernst well digger Collinsv
Semer John 3-9

Senu Victor saloon 4-8 Edwardsv.
Senner John 4-8 Edwardsv,
Sepmeyer John H. 3-8 St. Theodor
Sercy Edward C. 3-6 St. Jacobs |

Sercv George W. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Sercy Wm. L. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Sexton Thomas 1 h 4-7 Marine
Sexton Wm. farmer 4-7 Edwardsv.
Sevbold James M. 3-7 Trov

Shea Michael farmer 4-9 Venice
Sheckler Adam farmer 6-9 Alton
Shelly Michael 6-10 Alton
Shelter John 1 h 3-10 Venice
Sheppard Wm. 3-7 Collinsv.
Sherf Adam 4-8 Edwardsv.
Sherfey Joseph f 6-8 Fosterburg
Sherfey Joseph jr. f 6-9 Fosterburg
Sherry John 6-10 Alton
Shettleworth James miner Bethalto
Shile John 6-10 Alton
Shiller Edward 5-8 Edwardsv.
Shinkel Charles steamboat capt. 3-8

Collinsv,
Shiver Matthew f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Shockey John E, 1 h 3-9 Venice
Shoemjiiker Henry i)-G Moultonv.
Shoeneares Daniel 6-S Ridgeley
Shole Harmon 4-6
Shomelfel John 3-7 Troy
Shores Wm, 5-9 Alton
Short Green W, f 6-9 Fosterburg
Short Perry W, f 6-9 Fosterburg
Short Stephen f 6-9 Fosterburg
Sliriber Thomas 4-8 Edwardsv.
Shucher Frank 4-8 Edwardsv.
Shultz John T. sen, f 6-9 Fosterburg
Shultz Theodore f 6-9 Fosterburg
Shumaker Fred, jr, 6-7
Shumaker Henry laborer 4-6 Marine
Shumate painter Collinsv,
Shure Wm, 5-7 Edwardsv,
Shurick J. S. gardener Collinsv.
Shuter Henrv 6-6 Moultonv.
Shwobd Henry 3-7 Trov
Sickman Henry farmer 3-9 Venice
Sido Frank cooper 4-8 Edwardsv.
Sidway L. B. 6-10 Alton
Siebergor Fred, 4-8 Edwardsv,
Sieberger John f 4-8 Edwardsv,
Siedler Xavier carpenter Highland
Sievers August 1 h 6-6 Moultonv.
Siltzly Andrew wagon mkr 4-S Ed-
wardsv.
Simmeth Joseph 6-10 Alton
Simms Wm, Highland
Simixson Xoble 5-6 Alton
Sims Robert M, f 5-6 Alhambra
Sindler Charles 3-7 Collinsv,

Sevbt Charles H. ins, aart. Highland Singleton James 3-8 St, Theodore

Shabba Adam farmer 6-8 Moro
Shaffer Frederick f 3-10 Venice
Shaffer George f 4-8 Edwardsv,
Shaffer John 1 h 4-6 Marine
Shaffer Joseph carpenter Alhambra
Shaffer Richai'd 5-S Edwardsv.
Shallenberger Ernst 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Shanighon David miner 6-9 Bethalto
Shank John farmer 3-10 Venice
Shapher Ludwig 3-8 St, Theodor
Shay Michael farmer 3-10 Venice
Shay Wm. 5-8 Edwardsv.

Sippy Abraham 1 h 3-10 Venice
Sippy Hiram 1 h 3-9 Venice
Sippy John J. 1 h 3-10 Venice
Sippy Wm, 1 h 3-10 Venice
Sipsey Henry farmer 6-6 Alhambra
Sirrig Jacob 5-9 Alton
Size Michael 5-5
Skeans J. J. farmer 4-9 Venice
Skeen John farmer 3-10 Venice
Skelley John bellmkr.3-8 Collinsv,
Skinner M. A. &-8 Ridgeley
Skinner N. C. 6-8 Ridgeley

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Skully Wm. 3-8 St. Theodor
Slighton Jeri-y 1 h 3-10 Venice
Slipsvick Charles W, f Edwardsv.
Slipsyc Charles H. f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Sloan John F. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Sloper A. F. 1 h 4-9 Venice
Sloss Robert C. farmer 5-5
Smalla Martin 4-8 Edwardsv.
Smalley Samuel 6-8 Prairie Town
Smart A. S. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Smart H. B. 1 h 4-7 Marine
Smolla Wm. 1 h 3-8 CoUinsv.
Smith Aaron 1 h 3-7 Troy
Smith A. J. 5-10 Alton
Smith Albert Highland
Smith Christian 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Smith Christian P. 1 h and mill own-
er 5-8 Edwardsv.
Smith E. 6-10 merchant Alton
Smith Edwin f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Smith Emil 5-10 Alton
Smith Erasmus 1 h 4-6 Marine
Smith F. E. atty at law Edwardsv.
Smith Frederick 4-7 Edwardsv.
Smith G. A. 5-10 Alton
Smith G. G. farmer 3-7 Troy
Smith George W. f 6-10 Godfrey
Smith Godfrev f 6-9 Fosterbvirg
Smith G. W. F. 5-9 Alton
Smith H. land holder 5-8 Moro
Smith Henry 5-9 Upper Alton
Smith Hugli coal bank 5-8 Moro
Smith Ira II. farmer 6-8 Moro
Smith Jacob farmer 6-9 Bethalto
Smith Jacob 3-6 St. Jacobs
Smith James A. 1 h 3-6 Trov
Smith James H. 1 h 6-8 Moro
Smith James S. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Smith Jason Highland
Smith Jeptha 1 h 3-9 Venice
Smith John G. I h 6-8 Dorsey
Smith Jolin G. laborer N. Douglas
Smith John H. 1 h 4-7 Marine
Smith John H. 5-9 Alton
Smith John J. farmer Highland
Smith Josiah D. hay press 6-8 Moro
Smith J. P. merchant and (P. M.)

6-S Moro
Smith L. N. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Smith Martin bar keeper Highland
Smith Max blk smith Highland
Smith Michael 1 h 4-6 Marine
Smith Nathan 6-7
Smith Nicholas farmer Highland
Smith S. B. 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Smith Samuel boarding Edwardsv.
Smith Silas 6-6 Moultonv.
Smith Thomtis S. wagonmkr Troy
Smith Thomas W. carp Edwardsv.
Smith Thomas W. 5-9 Alton
Smith Wm. A. 1 h 5-8 Moro
Smith Wm. D. 1 h 3-9 Venice

Smith Wm. M. lab 6-10 Godfrey
Sneid H. L. 3-8 St. Theodor
Snell Hardy H. 6-7
Snowden J. B. 6-8 Prairie Town
Snowden J. L. 6 8 Prairie Town
Snodgrass K. M. 1 h 3-6 Troy
Sobzau Michael CoUinsv.
Soexty John 1 h 3-9 Venice
Soehlke Fritz saloon Edwardsv.
Sohler John 3-10 Venice
Solman Thomas 6-10 Alton
Soloman John 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Solomon John 1 h Highland
Solzman Philip Highland
Somni Joseph 3-6 St. Jacobs
Sommerfield John 1 h 4-6 Marine
Sommers Henry 4 8 Edwardsv.
Soiumers Henry M. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Sonner Lorenz 5-5
Spangenberger Conrad 6-10 Alton
Spanhuth Gotleib f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Spann Charles saddler 3-10 Venice
SPAULDING DON ALOXZO Ih

and surveyor 6-10 Alton
Speck Casper farmer 4-6 Marine
Speckhart Floi-in 1 h 4-5 Highland
Speckhart Joseph butcher Highland
Speller Bernard farmer Highhind
Speller Englehard shoe mkr Highl'd
Silence George W. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Spence James H. 1 h 3-9 Venice
Spencer John 1 h 6-9 Fosterburg
Spender John farmer 6-9 Fosterburg
Spengel George 1 h 4-5 Highland
Spengel George W. 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Spengel John 1 h 4-5 Highland
Spengel Martin 1 h 4-5 Highland
Spengel vSebastian 1 h 4-5 Highland
Spengel Wm. 1 h 6 6 Staunton
Sperry Mortimer 1 h 4-6 Marine
Sperry Theodore 1 h 5-6 Edwardsv.
Sperry Wilford L. 6-7
Spies Jacob 1 h 4-6 Marine
Spies Louis 1 h 4-6 Marine
Spillman J. F. phys. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Spindler F. J. Highland
Spindler J. J. distiller Highland
Spinner Frank J. 1 h 4-9 Venice
Sponeman Christian 1 h 3-8 CoUinsv.
Spoor Thomas miner 6-9 Bethalto
Sporri John tavern Highland
Sprene Henry f 3-10 Venice
Spring Oliver H. P. R. 1 h Marine
Springer Charles F. lawyer 5-6 Ed-
wardsv.
Springer Thomas O. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Spruil Daniel F. 6-7 Prairie Town
Spruil George W. 6-7
Spurgeon Isaiah f 6-9 Fosterburg
Squires Samuel (J. P.) 1 h 3-9 Venice
Squires Wm. F. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Stacey Peter brickmkr 5-9 U. Alton

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Staffleback Henry 1 h 4-5 Highland
Staffleback J. G. 1 h 4-5 Highland
Stafford James Highland
Stafford Wm. f G-O'Fosterburg
Stahl Hiram E. laborer 6-8 More
Stahl Samuel 1 h 6-8 Moro
Stahlhut Conrad F. 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv
Stahlhut Fred. G. 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Stahlhut Henry 5-7 Edwardsv.
Stahlhut J. H. 5-8 Edwardsv.
Stahlhut Wm. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Staib Christian blksmith Alhambra
Stallings Harrison 5-5
Stallings Henry jr. 1 h 3-9 Venice
Stallings Wm.'l h 3-9 Venice
Stanim Michael tailor Highland
Stamper Josepli 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Standel J. C. H. shoe mkr Edw'dsv.
Stanhope Abram 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Stanlev Norman f 5-9 Upper Alton
Stanley R. R. 1 h 4 9 Venice
Stanton Charles T. 1 h 3-10 Venice
Stanton Jerome A. Edwardsv.
Stanton Joseph D. 1 h 5-6 Marine
Stanton Thomas 4-10 Alton
Stapleton Elisha 1 h 4-6 Marine
Starkey David 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Starkey Edmund 1 h 5-9 Bethalto
Starkey Jasper 5-5
Starkey Jesse 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Starkey Joel U. 5-8 Bethalto
Starkey .John 5-5
Starkey Lathael 1 h Bethalto
Starr A. 1 h 6-10 Alton
Starr F. 1 h 6-10 Alton
Stason C. Edwardsv.
Stason D. 4-7 Edwardsv.
Staton John W. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Stranderman Heurj- 5-5
Staunton Thomas Z. 6-9 Alton
Stechnian John G. 6-S Dorse^^
Stectz Philip farmer 4-6 Marine
Steine Jolm 4-8 Edwardsv.
Steineke Ferdinand 3-9
Steineman Gotfried 5-7 Edwardsv.
Steineman Henry 5-7 Edwardsv.
Steineman J. 5-7 Edwardsv.
Steiner George 1 h 4-5 Highland
Steinger George blksmith Higliland
Steingrandt Geo. gardener 5-9 Upper

Alton
Steiuk Charles 4-7 Edwardsv.
Steinking A. J. 3-7 Collinsv.
Steinking Johannas 3-7 Collinsv.
Stephens B. F. 5-5
Stephens Matthew 4-8 Edwardsv.
Stephens Wm. merchant Collinsv.
Stephenson Eliphalet N. 5-6|Edw'dsv
Stephenson John 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Stephenson Preston 1 h 5

Edw'dsv
Stepp John B. farmer 5-6 Alhambra
Stepp Joseph P. 5-6 Alhambra

MOEGA]Sr &COEEY represent the Phcenix Ins. Company,

stepp Soloman 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Steritz C. 1 h 6-10 Alton
Steritz F. 6-10 Alton
Steritz John G. 5-10 Alton
Steritz Louis 6-10 Alton
Stettbacker Solomon 1 h Highland
Stetzel Charles 1 h 6-10 Alton
Stevens James millwright 6-10 Alton
Stevenson Edward 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Stewart Daniel f 5-9 Upper Alton
Stewart J. S. 1 h New Douglas
Stewart Johnson C. f 5-6 Alhambra
Stewart Robert 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Stewart Robt blksmith 6-10 Godfrey
Stewart Wm. teamster 4-6 Marine
Stibel Jacob 3-9
Stites John R. 1 h 3-10 Venice
Still Thomas 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Stilwell Nimrod 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Stinchcomb N. W. plasterer Edw'dsv
Stobbs Matthew 5-10 Alton
Stock Louis 1 h 6-5 New Douglas
Stockli Victor painter Highland
Stocklin Arnold harnessmkr High-
land
Stocklin John farmer 4-5 Highland
Stockwisch Fred. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Stockwisch Henry 1 h 4-6 Marine
Stockwisch John 1 h 4-6 Marine
Stodole Peter 4-8 Edwardsv.
Stodole Rudolph 4-8 Edwardsv.
Stodole Wm. 4-8 Edwardsv.
Stoeckel Henry 1 h 5-9 Bethalto
Stoll Emil saloon 4-8 Edwardsv.
Stolter Frederick 4-7 Edwardsv.
Stolti Henry farmer 4-7 Edwardsv.
Stoltze Fred. W. 3-8 Edwardsv.
Stoltz Peter 3-8 St. Theodor
Stoltz Phillip farmer 6-9 Bethalto
Storbeck Elizabeth 1 h Highland
Story Joseph 1 h 5-6 Marine
Strap John farmer 6-6 Staunton
Stratman Wm. 1 li 3-8 Collinsv.
Straub Fred. 6-9 Alton
Strauch John B. cooper 4-6 Marine
Street George 4-6 Troy
Streif Michael 1 h Highland
Streif Peter carpenter Highland
Streit Christian cooper 3-8 Collinsv.
Streitz Jacob 5-10 Alton
Strene Wm. farmer 6-9 Alton
Strep Frederick f 6-9 Fosterburg
Strobbs John farmer 6-9 Alton
Strobbs John jr. farmer 6-9 Alton
Stroble Vizenez farmer Highland
Straff Frank 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Strohbeck George H. farmer 6-9 Fos-
terburg
Stroke Henry farmer 6-9 Fosterburg
Strong H. L."" physician Collinsv.
Strong J. grocer 1 h 6-10 Alton
Struckoff Garrett farmer 4-7 Troy

SUT

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

TEL

197

Stubbs Lewis 4-7 Edwardsv.
Stackman Wm. f 5-6 Alhambra
Stuese Christopher carp. Highland
Stukle Fred. 5-8 Bethalto
Stulken Henry 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Stulken John 1 h 4-S Edwardsv.
Stultz Leonard 5-9 Alton
Stumph Charles farmer 4-5 Highl'd
Stumph John 4-S Edwardsv.
Stunkel Henry 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Sutbing Christian 1 h 3-8 CoUinsv.
Sudhof Henrv 1 h 3-7 Troy
Suhre Ernst F. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Snhre Rudolph 1 h Alhambra
Sulser Michael farmer 3-7 Troy
Su maker Charles 6-7
Summers H. S. (J. P.) 5-9 U. Alton
Sumner August 1 h 3-8 CoUinsv.
Sumner John 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Suppiger Anton 1 h 4-5 Highland
Suppiger Bernard A. jr. blk smith

Highland
Suppiger David mill owner Highl'd
Suppiger John merchant Highland
Suppiger Robert mill owner Highl'd
Suppiger Xavier harness mkr High-
land
Suter Gustavus merchant 4-6 Marine
Suter John 1 h 4-6 Marine
Suter Lepold physician 4-6 Marine
Suter Xavier merchant 4-6 Marine
Sutte Michael 6-9 Alton
Sutton F. M. 6-7
Sutton Jeremiah 6-7
Sutton R. farmer Highland
Sutton Samuel 1 h 6-5 New Douglas
Sutton Wm. 6-7

Swagger Joseph 4-S Edwardsv.
Swaiu Nathan 5-6 Edwardsv.
Swain Robei-t 3-8 CoUinsv.
Swarst Charles cigarmkr Highland
Sweatman C. L. f 4-S Edwardsv.
Sweeney Nelson D. 1 h 5-6 Marine
Swenneman Michael f New Douglas
Swettingham George potter 5-9 Up-
per Alton
Swingman Henry boatman Col'nsv.

T ABLER JACOB .3-6 St. Jacobs
Tabor Braxton M. f 5-6 Alhambra
Tabor H. H. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Tabor J. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Tabor James M. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
Tackott Louis .5-8 Alton
Tagmire Frederick 3-7 Troy
Take Herman farmer 3-7 Troy
Take Wm. farmer 4-6 Edwardsv.
Talcott L. 6-10 Alton
Tallen Vincent 1 h 5-S Bethalto
Talleuer Christian pedler Marine
Tallman Samuel merchant Venice
Tamlin Thomas farmer 3-9 Venice

Tammerhaflf Fred. 5-8 Omphghent
Tammin Taminy miner 6-8 Moro
Tanner George 5-5
Tanner J. M. teamster 4-8 Edwardsv
Tappe E. land holder 4-6 Marine
Tappe H. land holder 4-6 Marine
Tarbell James 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Tarrere M. H 5-8 Bethalto
Tart John 1 h 4-8 Edwardsville
Tangs George 6-7
Taylor David miner 6-10 Alton
Taylor George boatman 5-8 Bethalto
Tavlor James miner 6-10 Alton
Taylor James H. f 3-7 Troy
Taj-lor John 5-8 Edwardsv.
Taylor John miner 6-10 Alton
Taylor Joseph 5-10 Alton
Taylor Louis 5-7 Edwardsv.
Tavlor Peter miner 6-10 Alton
Taylor R. H. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Tavlor Robert 6-9 Alton
Taylor Wm. 6-10 Alton
Tcharner Francis 1 h Highland
Techmeyer Henry 1 h 3-8 CoUinsv.
Teipel Anthony 1 h 5-9 Bethalto
Teleur Clement harness mkr Marine
Telgmann Anton f 6-10 Godfrey
Temon Fred, carp 3-8 CoUinsv.
Temple Joseph stage line St. Louis to

Edwardsv.
TEMPLE SAMUEL W. livery and

propr. stage lines Edwardsv.
Tenison Wm. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Tereaux Francis 1 h Highland
Terrill Bvron 3-8 St. Theodor.
Terrill Louis 6-9 Alton
Terry Jacob W. 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Terry Theodore clerk 4-8 Edwardsv.
Terry .Wm. farmer 4-7 Troy
Tewis Henry Highland
Terwilliger .l^ohn 1 h 3-9 Venice
Teter John teamster 3-8 CoUinsv.
Tetlow Ashton miner 5-8 Moro
Tetrick Charles school teacher 5-6

Alhambra
Thahnan Edward 1 h Highland
Thalnian George Highland
Theuer Frederick 5-9 Alton
Thiele Frederick 6-10 Alton.
Thies Frederick 1 h 3-9 Venice
Thine Fritz f 5-8 Bethalto
Thoenig Michael 4-5 Highland
Thola John farmer 3-8 CoUinsv.
Thoma Andrew wagonmkr Highl'd
Thomas Charles H. 6-10 Alton
Tliomas Edward 6-9 Alton
Thomas Noris 6-10 Alton
Thompson J. B. farmer 5-9 Bethalto
Thompson Jacob f 6-9 Fosterburg
Thompson James 1 h 6-10 (iodfrey
Thompson James stage driver 4-8

Edwardsv.

30—

of New York, Assets 81,500,000.

198

TIF

A DIRECTORY OF

UEB

Thompson John tayern 5-9 U. Alton

Thompson Joshua 5-5

Thompson X. B. f 3-8 Collinsv.

Thompson P. B. 5-5

Thompson S. M. constable 4-8 Ed-
wardsv.

Thompson S. R. 5-7 Edwardsv.

Thompson Wm. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.

Thompson Wilson 3-6 St. Jacobs

Thonej^ John farmer Highland

Thornburg John 5-6 Alhambra

Thornburg Thomas 1 h 5-6 Edw'dsv.

Thornburg Wm. O. pilot Alhambra

Thorp Henry B. farmer Highland

Throp Thomas A. fnill 3-7 Troy

Throp T. H. miller 3-7 Troy

Thurneau Conrad blk smith Marine

Thurneau Ferdinand 5-7 Edwardsv.

Thurneau Henrv f 5-8 Edwardsv.

Thurneau Wm. blk smith Edw'dsv.

Thurston E. 3-6 St. Jacobs

Thurston James 1 h 5-6 Alhambra

Tibbett Charles F. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra

Tibbett James 6-10 Alton

Tiblietts Oliver H. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra

Ticknal Thomas f 6-9 Fosterl)urg

TieplerChrist 3-6 St. Jacobs |

Tittin Joseph 1 h 6-6 iSIouItonv.

Tiffin Madison 1 h ii-G Staunton

Tiffin Wm. S. 6-6 :MouUonv.

Tillotson Willard 1 h 5-6 Alhambra

Tindall Charles f 4 8 Edwardsv.

Tindall George W. gardener 5-9 Up
per Alton

Tindall Lewis W. carp. 5-9 U. Alton

Tindall Thomas 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.

Tipps David 5-7 Edwardsv.

Tipps George W. 5-7 Edwardsv.

Tipton Elijah 1 h 5-8 Moro

Tipton Enoch farmer 5-8 Bethalto

Tipton Enos miner 5-8 Bethalto

Tishter Wm. 3-8 St. Theodor

Titchnal David f 6-9 Fosterburg

Titus Wm. 3-8 St. Theodor

Toan Richard farmer 6-9 Fosterburg

Tobias Henrv farmer 5-8 Bethalto

Tobiason Conrad 6-9 Alton

Todd Henry E. 1 h 4-5 Highland

Todd Jesse 6-6 Moultonv.

Toentz Christian f 4-5 Highland

Toentz Jones f 4-5 Highland

Tompkins S. B. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.

Tonkins Henry W. boatman Bethalto

Topina John 4-8 Edwardsv.

Tost Henry Highland

Townsend Edmund 3-6 St. Jacobs

Townsend Robert 1 h 3-10 Venice

Traber Ebenezer 1 h 3-6 Highland

TRARES JOHN S. drug store Ed-
wardsv.

Traub Christian blksmith Alhamb'a

Traub John shoemkr Highland

MORGAISr & COEEY represent the Security Ins. Company,

Traulenmiller Alexander St. Jacobs
Tread Jacob 4-9

Treadway Chas. C. bellmkr Col'nsv.
Treiff Wendlin Highland
Trembly J. Emil farmer Highland
Trembly John L. farmer Highland
Tremblv Louis farmer Highland
Triffett Thomas W. 6-9 Alton
Trite Christ. 3-8 St, Theodor.
Trolier John farmer Highland
Trost Frank teamster Edwardsv.
Trout Daniel 1 h 3-6 Higliland
Troutner Bernard 1 h Highland
Troutner Nicholas f 4-5 Highland
Tryon Wm. (P. M.) Bethalto
Tsharner Francis 1 h Highland
Tucker Wm. 6-10 Alton
Tuffli Peter Highland
Tuhland Lewis 6-6 Moultonv.
Turecheck John brewer Collinsv.
Turner Jonathan butcher Collinsv.
Turner Richard I h 4-6 Marine
Turner Samuel 1 h and steamboat

capt. Collinsv.
Turner Wm. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Tuxhon Charles H. tinner Edwards
Twadle Eli f 5-9 Upper Alton
Twomy David lab 4-8 Edwardsv.

UEBEL ANTON 3-9 St. Theodor
Uesler Ludwig 6-8 Dorsey
Uhle Clemence 4-8 Edwardsv.
Uhle Volentine 4-8 Edwardsv.
Ukana F. F. 6-10 Alton
Ulinette Desire Highland
Ulrich Alois 4-6
Ulrich Anton carp 4-6 Marine
Ulrich Christian lab 6-10 Godfrey
Ulrich F. laborer Highland
Ulrich John 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Unger Frederick tailor Highland
Unverzagt Anton 6-9 Alton
Underbrink John 1 h 6-8 Moro
Underbill John farmer New Douglas
Uphotf Henry 6-7
Urban Frank tinner Collinsv.
Usinger Henrv 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Utiger Robert'D. I h 5-9 Alhambra
Uzzell E. A. 3-6 St. Jacobs

V AMMAN GEORGE 3-6 Saint
Jacobs
Vanbergen John 6-9 Alton
Vancleift Charles 3-7 Collinsv.
Vanderburg Frank f 4-7 Troy
Vanderburg R. farmer Troy
Vannatti Jacob f 6-9 Fosterburg
Vannatti John f 6-9 Fosterburg
"Vannatti Wm. H. f 6-9 Fosterburg
Vanpel John 1 h 4-6 Highland
Vanperters John f 5-9 Upper Alton
Vanzant George blksmith Moultonv.

YOG

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

WAG

199

Varner Joel J. 1 h 4-8 Edwards v.
Varuherst Wm. 1 h 3-10 Venice
Varter Wm, 3-8 St. Theodor
Varwis: Louis tobacconist 4-6 Marine
VAUGHN CHARLES G. hardware

merchant 4-S Edwardsv.
Vaughn Dennis f 5-9 L^pper Alton
Vaumard August 6-9 Alton
Veildar Gustof boss cooper 3-7 Troy
Vedder Wm, cooper 3-7 Troy
Verhuseu Alexander f 5-8 Bethalto
Vf rmon George Highland
Verneuil J. M. mnfr. 3-8 Collinsv.
Verson August 1 h 4-6 Marine
Vidall Anton land holder Highland
Villiett Francis 1 h Highland
Vilmore Joseph 6-9 Alton
Vingers Frederick 4-9
Vinyard John 4-10 Alton
Vinvard Joseph 5-5
Vinyard Philip J. f 3-7 Troy
Vinvard Wm. W. farmer 3-7 Troy
Virgin Jefferson 3-6 St. Jacobs
Vogel Balser 4-8 Edwardsv.
Voegell Charles 1 h 4-5 Highland
Vogelsang Henry J. 5-7 Edwardsv.
Voegle Andrew harness mkr High-
land
Voegle Peter tavern Highland
Vogles Able 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Vogles B. F. 6-6
Vogles Henry 1 h 6-6 Jtaunton
Vogles Robert Y. 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Vogles Samuel R. 1 h 6-6 Staunton
Voght Julius blksmith 4-6 Marine
Vogt Wm. C. farmer 4-6 Marine
Voisin Michael 3-7 Troy
Volger Ludwig 6-8 Ridgeley
Volk George shoemkr Marine
Volk Philip shoemkr Marine
Volkman John 6-8 Dorsey
Volkner Christian 6-7
Volley Francis 5-9 Alton
Volroth Volentine 1 h 4-6 Marine
Voltz John 5-6 Edwardsv.
Vonderstein Herman shoemkr 4-6

Marine
Vonholt August 1 h 3-9 Venice
Vonsing Benard 6-9 Alton
Voruz Louis 1 h 4-5 Highland
Vosinger Henry 3-S St. Theodor
Voter Louis miner 5-9 Bethalto
Vuichard J. farmer Highland

WAAGE CHRISTIAN land hold'r
4-6 Marine
Wachsmuth John F. photographer

Highland
Wachter Jacob farmer 3-9 Venice
Wachter Wendlin Highland
Wackerly Sela J. 1 h 4-6 Marine
Waddle Andrew W. 1 h 3-8 Troy

Waddle James L. 3-6 St. Jacobs
Wader Andrew butcher 4-6 Marine
Wader David butcher 4-6 Marine
Wader Jacob butcher 4-6 Marine
Wadsworth J. La Rue phj'sician

Collinsv.
WADSWORTH & SOX drugstore

Collinsv.
Wafflard Constant Highland
Waggoner Charles hay press 6-10

Godfrev
Waggoner '^G. W. 6-10 Alton
Waggoner H. B. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Waggoner Samuel H. 1 h 6-10

Godfrey
Waggoner'^Wesley F. 1 h 6-10 God-
frey
Waggoner Wm. W. 1 h 6-10 Godfrev
Wagner Abram Highland
Wagoner Francis 4-5 Highland
Wagner Henry 3-9
Wagner Nicholas 1 h 6-8 Moro
Wagonblast Anton 5-6 Edwardsv.
Wainwright George plasterer 4-8

Edwardsv.
Walker Christian bell mkr 3-8 Col-
linsv.
Walker Henry S. 5-9 Alton
Walker Robert 6-9 Alton
Wtlker Volentine 6-10 Alton
Walker Wm. B, 6-10 Alton
Wall Able O. 1 h 6-5 New Douglas
Wall George 1 h 4-5 Highland
Wall George W. f 6-5 New Douglas
Wall Hampton W. 6-7
Wall John A. 1 h 6-5 New Douglas
Wall Joseph f 6-5 New Douglas
Wallace Elijah f 5-8 Edwardsv.
Wallace John D. 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Wallace Wm. P. f 4-8 Edwardsv.
Walles J. D. carp 5-9 Bethalto
Wallet Jacob 3-8 St. Theodor
Walser D, 6-10 Alton
Walsh James 6-10 Alton
Walter Anthonv 1 h 5-9 Bethalto
Walter C. 1 h 5-9 Bethalto
Walter Charles 1 h 4-5 Highland
Walter Christian 1 h 6-10 Alton
Walter Francis 1 h Highland
Walters Fred. 5-10 Alton
Walter Joseph farmer Highland
Walton Elias L mill owner Moro
Walton Jesse 5-9 Alton
Walworth Thomas P., R. R. Agent

6-10 Godfrey
Wander Anastus plasterer Highland
Wannenmeher J. F, 1 h 6-10 Godfrev
Wansing Herman 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Wansing John 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Waples Timothy 6-8 Ridgeley
Waples Wm. 6 8 Moro
Ward Allen T. 3-9 Venice

of New York, Asserts 81;585,000.

200

WAT

A DIRECTORy OP

WEL

Ward Henrv farmer 0-6 Moultonv.
Ward McKinley 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Ward Wm. 5-10 Alton
Warden George 1 h 5-6 New Douglas
Warderman Edward 1 h 5-6 Al-

hambra
Warenburg Fred, farmer Collinsv.
Warner D. H. (J, P.) 6-9 Fosterburg
Warner Nicholas 4-8 Edwardsv,
Warren Joseph A. blk smith 5-6 AI-

hambra
Washburn Meredith f 4-6 Marine
Wasman A. Highland
Wasman Fritz teamster 4-6 Marine
Wassman Henry laborer 4-6 Marine
Wassack Joseph 4-S Edwardsv.
Wasserfall Jacob 1 h Highland
Wassum Louis 3-6 St. Jacobs
Wassum Pliilip 3-S St. Jacobs
Wastier Henrv 3-8 Collinsv,
Waters John f h 6-10 Godfrey
Waters Patrick 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Watson Elihu farmcM- 3-7 Troy
Watson Hudson 1 h 0-5 New Douglas
Watson Kodger 6-9 P'osterburg
Watt .James 1 h 3-7 Troy
Watt John G. farmer 3-7 Troy
Watts John 1 h 0-10 Godfrey
Watts Silas 1 h New Douglas
Watts Wm. 5-10 Alton
Watters John lab 0-8 Moro
Watts Felix K. 1 h 3-7 Troy
Watts Martin f 0-5 New Douglas
Waugh John 5-10 Alton
Wayiieleldt Christian Fosterburg
Weaver Alson f 5-0 Edwardsv.
Weaver G. J. 1 h 5-S Omphgent
Weaver John 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Weaver Joseph 1 h 3-10 Venice
Webber Bohle 1 h New Douglas
Webber George 3-6 St. Jacobs \

Webber Jolm 5-6 Edwardsv.
Webber Julius f 4-0 ^Marine
Weber Adam 1 h 3-7 Troy
Weber Dominic 1 h Highland
Weber Frank Union House Venice
Weber Frank W. tailor 4-0 Marine
Weber Frederick 0-9 Fosterl)urg
Weber Jacob blksmith Edwardsv.
Weber Jacob tavern Highland
Weber John merchant Marine
Weber Melchjor 1 h Highland
Weber Nicholas farmer 3-10 Venice
Weber Peter Highland
Weber Samuel 6-6 Fosterburg
Webster Benjamin merchant and

(P. M.) Godfrey
Webster B. F. lawver Godfrey
Webster John 6-10 Alton
Webster Wm. farmer 5-9 Bethalto
Wecker Michael 4-9
Wedeknid Casper 5-5

Wedig John land holder 3-9 Venice
Weeks Frank laborer 4-8 Edwardsv.
Weeks F. M. 6-7 Bunker Hill
WEEKS L. R. 1 h 6-7 Bunker Hill
Weeks Stephen 6-6 Moultonv.
Wegand Urband 1 h 4-6 Marine
Weiaka John 3-8 St. Theodore
Weideman Daniel 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Weiderweldt Fred wagon mkr 3-8

Collinsv.
Weidner Bernhard plasterer Marine
Weighler G. H. 5-10 Alton
Weimers Bruen 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Weimer Frank 3-6 St. Jacobs
Weimers Fred. 6-9 Fosterburg
Weimers Henry 6-9 Fosterburg
Weimers John G. 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Weindel Anton 1 h 4-5 Highland
Weindel Joseph merchant Highland
Weingartner Oswald Highland
Weinheimer Henrv mer. Highland
WEIR JOHN H. physician 4-8 Ed-
wardsv.
Weishaupt Conrad 6-8 Dorsey
Weise Frederick 5-8 Omphghent
Weiseman Henry wagon mkr 3-8

Collinsv.
Weisenberger Max merch. Col'nsv.
Weisshaar D. 5-10 Alton
Weisman Fred. B. 6-8 Ridgeley
Weison C. D. 3-8 St. Theodor
Weiss E. farmer Highland*
Weiss Louis 6-9 Fosterburg
Weiss Conrad farmer Highland
Welch James labor Edwardsv.
Welch Patrick 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Welch Perrv farmer 5-8 Edwardsv.
Welch Thomas 6-7
Welge Christian 1 h 4-9 Venice
Welgee Henry 1 h 3-9 Venice
Welker Laban 4-8 Edwardsv.
Welling Frank 6-9 Fosterburg
Wells Jacob 0-10 Alton
Welsh John 1 h 6-10 Alton
Wembermer Henry Highland
Wendel Barnett 4-8 Edwai'dsv.
Wendler Adam blksmith Collins.
Wendler Henrv 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Wendler Johnl h 3-8 Collinsv.
Wenkel Charles 5-5 New Douglas
Wensel Henry farmer 3-10 Venice
Wensel Henry G. farmer 3-10 Venice
Wentz Jacob grocer 4-6 Marine
Wentz John cooper Edwardsv.
Wenzell Charles 6-9 Fosterburg
Wenzel Fred f 3-10 Venice
Werlv Samuel farmer 4 5 Highland
Wermon John 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Werner Henry 4-8 Edwardsv.
Werner Martin 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Wesley John 0-9 Alton
Wesmany Rily 0-10 Alton

MOEGAN & COEEY represent the International Ins. Company,

WHE

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

WIL

201

est E. 5-9 Alton

EST E. M. Justice of the Peace 4-8

Edwardsv.
est George 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
est J. B.^r. 5-9 Alton
est J. F. farmer 3-7 Troy
est John 1 h 5-S Alhambra
est Thomas S. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
est Wm. N. I h 5-6 Alhambra
estbrook Thomas lab 5-9 Bethalto
esterholds Charles 4-8 Edwardsv.
esterhold Fred. 3-6 St. Jacobs
essal Henry 4-8 Edwardsv.
etmore R. C. 1 h G-6 Moultonv.
etmore S. R. 6-6 Moultonv.
etzel John 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
halins: Charles W. 1 h 6-6 Staunton

haling George L. 1 h 6-6 Staunton W
haling Wm. M. 1 h 4-8 Edwardsv. W
halj' f onas 3-7 Colliusv.
heatlev Alexander f 3-S Collinsv.
heelock W. W. 6-10 Alton
heeler Erastus 4-8 Edwardsv.
heeler John S. banker 4-8 Ed

wardsv.
heeler W, D. H. 6-9 Fosterburg
heeler Wm. E. banker Edwardsv
helan Fred. 5-7 Edwardsv.
helan T. 5-10 Alton
herley Andrew grocer Highland
hidmer Samuel 5-5

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Whipple J. L. D., physician and 1 h Williams W. D. 3-6 Marine

Wilburt John baker 3-8 Collinsv.
Wilburn J. H. pilot 3-8 Collinsv.
! Wild Daniel brewer Highland
I Wildhaber Anton f St. Morgan
j Wildhaber Joseph teamster Highl'd
I Wilhelm John G. lab 3-8 Collinsv.
1 Wilhelm Moritz carp 3-8 Collinsv.
' Wilkining August 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
I Wilkinning Wm. 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
I Wilkius C. W. ins. agt., 3-8 Collinsv.
j Wilkins John 6-10 Alton
I Wilkinson D, A. f 4-7 Edwardsv.
i Wilkinson James A. Edwardsv.
! Will Henry 6-10 Alton
j Willbauks John 3-7 Collinsv.
I Willhelm Wm. farmer 5-8 Moro
I Willi Farena 3-6 St. Jacobs

Hi Frederick 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Hi G. C. farmer 4-7 Troy
Hi Jacob 3-6 St. Jacobs
Hie John S. farmer 4-7 Troy
lliams Daniel 5-9 Alton
lliams Frank 6-9 Fosterburg
Hms Henry 6-9 Alton
lliams J. H. 5-5

lliams Jeremiah farmer 6-8 Moro
lliams John 1 h 3-10 Venice
lliams John 3-6 St. Jacobs
WHliams Madison 1 h 5-9 U. Alton
Williams Samuel J. f 6-9 Fosterburg
Williams Thomas 5-10 Alton

4-9 Venice
hite David restaurant 6-10 Alton
hite James 1 h 4-7 Edwardsv.
hite Wm. farmer 3-7 Troy
hite Wm. 4-9

hiteside James farmer Troy
hiteside Michael 4-7 Troy
hiteside Thos. V. 1 h Edwardsv.
hitney Charles 3 9
hitue3' X. S. marble cutter 4-8 Ed

wardsv.
hittington Thomas 6-7
hyers Joseph 6-9 Fosterbprg
h^-ers Richard 6-9 Fosterburg
iagman Herman 4-8 Edwardsv.

Williamson Charles lab 4-6 Marine
; Williamson John 6-6 Moultonv.
j Williamson Robert lab 3-7 Troy
j Willick Jacob carp 4-6 Marine
] Williman Henry bookstore Highl'd
I Williman John 5-5
J WiHis John 4-9

Willoughby Asa L. 1 h 3-7 St. Jacobs

Willoughby C. D. butcher Collinsv.
! AVilloughby Jas. G. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.

Willoughby Jett'erson f 3-S Collinsv.
] Willoughby J. R. 1 h 3-7 Troy

Wilner Louis 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
! Wilson Albert G. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.

AVilson B 6-10 Godfrey
ick Alvis vetery surgeon HighFd Wilson C. C. teamster 3-8 Collinsv.
ickenhauser F. 'blksmith Highl'd; Wilson Corwin f 3-8 Collinsv.
ichenhauser Lorenz blacksmith! Wilson Franklin constable Moro

I Wilson G. C. 3-8 Collinsv.
Wilson George D. 1 h6-8 Moro
Wilson Henry 6-8 Dorsey
Wilson Hugh broommkr Collinsv.
Wilson Isaac f 3-8 Collinsv.
Wilson Isaac B. f 5-9 Upper Alton
Wilson John 6-9 Fosterburg
Wilson Judson f 3-8 Collinsv.
Wilson Robert teamster Edwardsv
Wilson Robert A. lab. 4-8 Edwardsv
Wilson Soloman S. 6-9 Fosterburg

Highland
ideman Anton mason 4-6 Marine
ideman Wm. H. G-9 Fosterburg
idemeyer John 4-6
idicus George Highland
idicus Jacob 3-6 St, Jacobs
idicus John farmer 3-7 Troy
iemers Henry 6-S Moro
iesemeyer Wm. f 4-5 Highland
iesman Wm. 1 h 5-6 Alhambra
iggenhauser J. blksmith Highl'd

iggett Dominio gunsmith Highl'dl Wilson Thomas f 5-6 Edwardsv.
1— of New York, Assdts §1.348,518.

202

WIS

A DIRECTORY OF

YOU

Wilson T. R. County Survej-or Moro
Wilson Wm. 1 h Edwardsv.
Wilson Wm. A. 1 h 3-6 Troy
Wilson Wm. D. painter Fosterburg
Wilson Wm, E. 1 h 4-5 Highland
Windmiller Wm. 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Wiueke Anton 1 h 5-7 EdAvardsv.
Wineka Fritz 1 h 4-S Edwardsv.
WING HENRY physician and

surgeon Collinsv.
Winger C. 6-9 Fosterburg
Winke Bernhard 5-7 Edwardsv.
Winke Henry 3-9
Winnenherg "John 5-10 Alton
Winser Henrj^ 5-9 Alton
Winter Andrews wagon mkr Highl'd
Winter Lorenz merchant Highland
Winter Louis 5-10 Alton
Winters Fred. 1 h 3-9 Venice
Winters Herman 1 h 3-9 Venice
Wirth Frederick 1 h 3-S Collinsv.
Wise Engiebert f 6-6 New Douglas
Wise Joseph W. 5-10 Alton
Wise Peter 5-10 Alton
Wiser Jacob farmer Highland
Wiswell A. W. 5-9 Alton
Witchi Nicholas potter Highland
Withers Richard plow mkr Collinsv
Witti Conrad 1 h 3-S Collinsv.
Witti Wm. 6-9 Fosterburg
Wittman Augustus f 4-6 Marine
Wittman George 1 h 3-7 Troy
Wittman Jacob f 4-5 Highland
Wittman Josei^h 5-5
Wittnier Joseph 1 h Highland
Wittmer Rudolph Highland
Witts Samuel 5-5
Wolf Andrew Fosterburg
Wolf Conrad 5-8 Edwardsv.
Wolf Frederick f 5-7 Edwardsv.
Wolf F. A. 1 h 5-8 Edwardsv.
Wolf G. A. deputy sherifl" Edwardsv
Wolf Henrj' 1 h 3-10 Venice.
Wolf Jacoljfcl h 4-8 Edwardsv.
Wolf Matthias f 4-5 Highland
Wonderly Paul B. distiller Collinsv
Wood Andrew 1 h 3-7 Troy
Wood Benjamin 1 h 3-9 Venice
Wood Edwin lab 4-8 Edwardsv
Wood Isaac 1 h 3-6 Alhambra
Wood J. P. 1 h 5-8 Bethalto
Wood James A. 6-9 Fosterburg
Wood John 1 h 3-10 Venice
Wood Robert lab 6-9 Bethalto
Wood Thomas 1 h 6-8 Ridgely
Wooldridge Silas PI. plow mkr 3-10

Venice
Woodridge Wm. f 3-10 Venice]
Woods Ephrim teamster Bethalto
Woods Isham 5-9 Upper Alton
Woods Robert lab 5-9 Bethalto
Woodside Wm. 6-8 Alton

Worden J . C. 6-7

Wortel John 3-8 St. Theordor

Wortman C. F. 6-7

Wortman E. 6-9 Alton

Wortman F. 6-9 farmer Fosterburg

Wright James R. 1 h Edwardsv.

Wright John W. f Edwardsv.

Wurst Charles cigar mkr Highland

Wyeth George M. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey

Wyeth P. C. 6-10 Godfrey

YACKLE P. laborer 6-10 Godfrey
Yager Austin f 6-8 Moro
Yager B. F. 1 h 6-8 Moro
Yager Edward E. f 6-8 ISIoro
Yaherdvke Joseph 3-8
Yates John F. 1 h 6-5 Troy
Yates M. D. farmer 4-7 Edwardsv.
Yates Thomas W. clerk Edwardsv ,
Yoder Frank 4-9 •

Yoncon John 3-9
Yost Nicholas 6-7
Young Charles 5-8 Edwardsv.
Young Henry farmer Fosterburg
Young J. H. merchant and J. P. 6-9

Fosterburg
Young Jacob farmer 3-10 Venice
Young James 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Young James 1 h 6-5 New Douglas
Young John carp. 3-8 Collinsv.
Young John W. f 5-9 Upper Alton
Young L. B. land holder 6-8 Moro
Young Ludwick teacher 3-8 Collinsv
Young Peter D. 4-9
Young Wm. 1 h 6-10 Godfrey
Youngblood Henry 1 h 6-10 Alton
Youngworth Joseph lab 5-9 Bethalto
Younghaus John 1 h 3-8 Collinsv.
Younghaus Gotleib 1 h Collinsv.

ZAHRUBA MICHAEL 3-8 Ed-
wardsv.
Zargar Nicholas barkeeper Belhalto
Zegelbein Fred. 5-7 Edwardsv.
Zeigler Christoph cooper Edwardsv.
Zeigra Fred. 6-7

Zeller Sebastian farmer 4-5 Highland
Zellerman Joseph 1 h 4-9 Venice
Zergebein Wm. 6-7 Edwardsv.
Zenk Frederick 1 h 3-7 Troy
Zillinger Rudolph Highland
Zillman Joseph teamster Highland
Zimkell Charles 1 h 3-8 Troy
Zimmer Henry mill wright Marine
Zimmer Jacob 4-8 Edwardsv.
Zimmerman Abram tailor Highl'd
Zimmerman Frederick 1 h Highl'd
Zimmerman Harm boarding Moro
Zimmerman John barber 4-6 Marine
Zimmerman J. W. 1 h 6-8 Dorsey
Zimmerman John M. f Highland
Zimmerman Louis 4-5 Highland

MOEGAN & 'COREY represent the Artie Ins. Company.

ZEP

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

ZOE

203

Zimmerman Wm. 1 h 6-5 X. Douglas:
Zimmerscheid John W. former 4-7

Edwanlsv.
Ziucklog Wm. G-S Dorsey
Ziuges Wm. 6-7
Zepproot Theodore 1 h Highhind
Ziska John miner 6 9 Bethalto
Ziska Joseph miner C-9 Bethalto
Zobel Adolph 6-10 Alton
Zobri?t Henry 1 h Highland
Zobriat Jacol) jr 1 h Highland

Zobrist John J. 1 h Hitrhland
Zobrist Rudolph 1 h if ighlaud
Zoelzer Adam 1 h 6-8 :Moro
Zoelzer Fredeiick 1 h 5-S Moro
Zopf Fred. 1 h 5-7 Edwardsv.
Zopf Jacob 1 h 4-5Hi-hland
Zopf Xicholas 1 h Highland
Zurcher John T. 5-9 Alton
Zurkuhlen F. W. grocer Marine
Zurkwiller Paul 3-6 St. Jacobs
Zuschardvke Martin 3-S St. Theodor

ALTON STREET DIRECTORY.

Piasa Street is taken as a base, which runs northward from the river,
and is conspicuous, inasmuch as the St. Louis, Alton & Chicago R. R. runs
through its centre.

Those in italics are located in the north east part of the City known as
Hunter's North Liberty

Alby runs n and s, 2d block e of

Piasa
Alton runs n and s 4th block east of

Piasa
Apple runs n and s 14th block e of

Piasa
Arch runs from Union to Peai'l, 2d

block e of Henry
Beacon runs n and s from Park to

State, n o( penitentiary.
Belle runs n and s first"^ block w of

Piasa,
Blooiixfield n e part of city.
Blutf runs n e from tlie river to

State.
Bond runs e and w from Prospect to

State.
Cherry runs n and s 12th block e of

Piasa.
Common runs n from 15th and 4th

block e of Henry.
County road runs'w from the peni-
tentiary by the river side.
Dry runs n e from State

Piasa.
Eighth runs e and w 7th block n of

river.
Eleventh runs e and w 10th block n

of river.
Fifth runs e and w 4th block n of

river.
; Fifteenth runs e andw 14th block no

of river.
Fourth runs e and w 3d block n of
! river.
Fourteenth runs e and w 13th block

n of river.
Franklin runs e and w from Henry

to Common, 19th block from river.
Front runs e and w fronting the

river.
Garden runs n and s, n e of city.
George runs n and s 5th block e of

Piasa.
German n e of cemetery.
Gold n e of city.
Green north-east of the City.
Grove runs e and w from Liberty to

Common, 18th block n of river.
Hampton n e of city.

Diamond runs n and s (n of city) 10th

block e of Piasa.
Easton runs n and s 3d block e of Harrison ne of city.

of New York, Assetts 8593,973.

204

DIRECTORV OF ALTON CITY,

Hamilton runs from 10th to 11th 1

block w of Piasa.
Henry runs n and s 7 blocks e of

Piasa
Langdon runs e and w 6th block e of

Piasa.
Levee from Piasa to penitentiary.
Liberty runs n from 5th, 8th block e

of Henry.
Main n of city and vr of Piasa.
Man runs from 9th to 10th, 2d block

w of Piasa.
Maple runs n from 15th 3d block east

of Henry.
Market runs n and s 1st block east

of Piasa.
Marshall junction of Belle and lUh.
Mechanic runs from 6th to 8th Ijet

George and Langdon.
Narrow n e of city one block e of

State.
Ninth runs e and vr 8th block n of

river.
North runs n from Union 4th block

e of Henry
Oak runs s w from State bet Pros-
pect and Bluff
Park runs e and w half a block n of

Penitentiary.
Pear runs n and s 16th e of Piasa
Pearl runs e from Liberty one block

n from Union
Piasa runs n and s through which

runs the C. A., & St. L. R. R track
Pleasant, continuation of 12th from

Henry to Liberty
Plum runs n and' » 15th block e of

Piasa.
Prospect rvms from river to State 1st

block w of penitentiary.
Pidnom n e of city.

Royal runs e from Henry bet 13tb

and 14th.
Ridge runs n and s 8th block e of

Piasa.
Second runs e and w 1 block n of

river.
Seventh runs e and w 6th block n of

river.
Short s penitentiarv, continuation of

2d w of State.
Silver n e of city.
Sixth runs e and w 5th block from

river.
Spring runs n and s 9th block e of

Piasa.
Spring e of State opjx^ite Bluff.
State runs n and n w 2d block west

of Piasa.
State road to Vandalia n e of city.
Summit runs w from penitentiary

block n of river.
Suspension continuation of 15th e of

Henrv.
Tenth funs e and w 9th block n ot

river.
Third runs e and w 2d block from

river.
Thirteenth runs e and w 12th block

from river.
Twelfth runs e and w 11th block

from river.
Union continuation of 11th running

e from Henry.
Vine runs n and s 13ih block e ot

Piasa.
Walnut runs n and a llth block east

of Piasa.
Washington runs e from court house

square n of city.
William runs n and s from Short to

State 3d block w of Piasa,

MOilGAN k COREY represent the Mesolute Ins. Company,

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. XXXIIJ

ROBERT C. BERRY,

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in

GROCERIES,

PROVISIONS AND PRODUCE,

Has always on hand a general assortment of Groceries together with

SPICES, CANNED FEUITS, JELLIES, &c.,

Which he will sell at the Lowest Market rates.

Cash. IP aid for Prodnce of all Kinds.

Corner Fourtli and Belle Streets,

ORDERS SOLICITED AND PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

G. A. GEAY. H. G. HIBBAED.

GRAY & HIBBARD,

EAGLE SOAP WORKS,

Miannfactnrers of Superior

FAMLiY^

FANCY AND

SOFT SOAP^

Corner 13tli and Belle Street,

-A.ijTOisr, - - - luiLiiisrois .

Grease wanted in Exchange for Soap or Cash.

XXXVl A GAZETTEER OF

PLATT & HART,

LIVERY STABLE,

STATE STREET,
A.LTOI^, - ILLINOIS.

JOHN CLIFFORD & SONS,

BLACKSMITHS;

HORSE SHOEmG

AND ALL KINDS OF

BLA-CKSMITHI NG

Done on the Shortest Notice ^ the Lowest Terms.

Orders are respectfully solicited and satisfaction guaranteed,

GMEEJnrOOn or ALTOJSTA,

Two Miles North of Alton, on the Jerseyville Road.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. XXXVII

ImISONARD stutz,

Dealer in

FAMILY GROCERIES,

FEUIT, PEOVISIONS,
WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE,

Boots and Shoes, Clothing, Wine^ and Liquors,

Cor. 2d i Washin-gton" Sts., xeak Shield's Branch,

ALTOn^ - - ILLINOIS.

Xj. id. IFL-A^OHZEHSTEICEK.,

AND ilANUFACrUKEB TO ORDER EVERY DESCRIPTION OF

SOFAS, SETTEES, OTT03IAXS, CTIATRS, FOOT-STOOLS, CHVSCH CUSH-
IONS, MATTRESSES OF SPRING, JJAIR, COTTOX, MOSS. SHUCKS
AND EXCELSIOR;

Pillows, Bolsters, Comforts, aud Feathers, of every

Variety; Carpet and Oil Cloth Fitting, and Window Curtain

Hanging. We will also put up Awnings on Doors and Windows. 4*=-Careful and

prompt attention given to all orders.

BELLE ST.. between Fourth and Fifth. ALTON. ILL.

Physician & Surgeon,

OFFICE ANJD RESIDEXCE

N. E. COR. QF THIRD AND HENRY, 8TS.,

ALTQiyr^ - - ILLINOIS.

XXXVIII A GAZETTEER OF

ST. CLAIE

SUMMERFIKLD, ILL

Two Hundred and Fifty Acres,

I • ^ • «

A full and complete assortment of
FRXJIT and ORlVAMiEIVTAL TREES Etc.,

for sale at each regular planting season at
WHOLESALE OR RETAIL.

Grapes, Peaches, Apples, Standard and
Dwarf Pears, a speciality.

S^^Parties desiring to plant largely, are invited to visit my grounds
during the fruiting season. Located, twenty-five miles from St. Louis,
on the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad.

E. F. BABCOCK, Successor to Babcock & Bro.

MERRILL & FOLLETT,

UPPER ALTON, - - ILLINOIS.

MANUFACTURERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF

Vetrifled Stone Pipe,

FOR SEWERS. ROAD CULVERTS,

r>Ri>Ll3SrS, iLQUEDUOTS, &0.,

Also, a new article for Gas and Heavy PreasnresMf Water.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. XXXIX

PERLEY & WOODMAN,

Dealers in

LUMBER, LATH,

Shingles^ ^c.^

Cor. Second and Henry Streets,
AlaTON^ - - ILLINOIS.

R01?irAn 6L HBNIGK,

CABINET MAKERS,

AND

CA.RPENTERS,

Piasa Street, Second door South of Chicago Depot

-A^XiTOisr, - - - _ iLi-iisrois.

Mouldings constantly on hand, and Picture Frames made to order.

AND PAPER BOX MANUFAGTURp,

West side Piasa St., bet. 4th & oth,
-A.3L.T03Sr, - - IX.I-.I3SrOIS.

Binds and Rebinds Books of every description. All kinds of Paper Boxes

constantly on hand or made to order. Pictures of all

kinds framed. Mouldings constantly on hand.

h GAZETTEER OF

PATTERSON'S IRON WORKS,

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Comer Third and Piasa Streets, - ALTON, ILL.

ALTON CITY DIRECTORY.

[The Madisox County Directory will be found ou the pages immediately
preceding this City Directory.

ABBREVIATIONS

agt.
al...

bds

bkpr

blksmith.

elk

carp

cor

drav

es...,

agent

alley

avenue

boards

.bookkeeper
..blacksmith

between

clerk

... carpenter

corner

drayman

, east

east side

engineer

forwd mer..forwarding
merchant

h hou.se or home

ins insurance

lab laborer

mach machinist

mkr maker

manfr ...manufacturer

n north

nr near

ns north side

opp opposite

phys physician

pres president

propr proprietor

R, R railroad

r rear

ret retail

secy secretary

s south

ss south side

supt superintendent

tp township

treas - treasurer

w west

ws west side

whol wholesale

wks works

AGN

ALT

ABBOTT GEORGE has North 3
n Union
Abry John D. engineer h n s 2d bet.

Oak and Walnut
Adams DeWitt C. captain h n e cor

Piasa and 17th
Adams Emil saloon cor. State and 2

h e s Easton 2 n 5th
Adams George Kendall's Bakery h

n s Suspension 1 e Heniy.
Adams Sophie h e s Common 3 n of

Franklin
Agnew Wm. lab h ns Union 3 e Ridge
Ahrn George tailor Moritz bds J.

Schwab
Aikens Johnh n e 5th 4 west of Vine
Albon Sarah h n s 5th e of Cherry
Alexander Logan pilot n w cor 7th

and Belle
Alexander Lucy Mrs, dressmkr h n

e cor .3rd and Market
Allen James drayman ss Union 2 e

Spring

of New York, Assetts 8280,730

Allen Thomas elk h 5th bet. Cherry

and Walnut
Allread Alphonzo h n s 2d 4 west of

Cherry
Alt George harnessmkr G. D. Sidway
Althoflf John M. {A. & Stigleman) h

Prospect w of State
ALTHOFF ct STIGLEMAN, (John

M. Althotf, Calvin Stigleman,)

manufacturers of wooden ware,

tubs, buckets, <fec., Piasa cor 7th.

See card.
ALTON HOUSE Front & Alby Wil-
liam Siemans proprietor. 'iSee card
ALTON NATIONAL BANK, Eben-

ezer Marsh, president, Charles A.

Caldwell, ca.shier, n e cor [Third

Belle
ALTON WOOLEN MILLS. F. K.

Nichols, agt, nw cor Belle & 8th

See card
American House s s 2d bt Henry and

Ridge

206

AEG

ALTON CITY DIRECTORY

BAD

Ainmaun Joseph wagon mkr bds J.

Gurtler
Arum end John lab St. L., A. & T. H.

R. R. Co. cor 2d and Spring
Anderson George W. (Hopson <fc An-
derson) h w s Easton 4 s 6th
Anderson Joseph cooper h h n s 2d

bt Oak and Spring
Anderson Luther school teacher h s

s 5th Oak and Walnut
Andrews X. B. painter h e s State 3

n of Prospect
ANGELL JAMES B. painter h s s

8th 2 w of Alton
Anzle Joseph cooper h s e cor Henry

and 2d
Anthony George W. cigar maker

bds Franklin House
ANTHONY SAMLTEL J. cigars and

tobacco w s State opp 3d h s e cor

George and 5th Street see card
Arbuckle Legrand lab h s s 2d bt

State and Piasa
Archibold George "\V. carpenter s

w cor 5th and Cherry
Areus Theodore bakery n s 2d bt.

Laugdon and Henry h same
Armstrong Catheriue" h Sampletown
Armstrong Frank clerk bds Mrs.

Hutchinson
Armstrong Henry A. (A. & Pfeiflfen-

berger) h 3d bt George ifc Laugdon
Armstrong Thomas cooper h Sample-
town
Armstrong William Cooper bds s e

cor 2d and Laugdon
Armstrong ct Pfeitfenberger (Henry

A. Armstrong, Lucas P. Pfeiffen-

berger) architects and builders w

s Belle
Arnold Charles h se cor Belle and lot
Arnold S. S. bds s e cor Belle and 15
Ash Absolam plasterer bds s e cor

4th and George
Ash Jared plasterer bds s e cor 4th

and George
Ash John W. City Clerk City Hall

h s e cor 4th and George
Ash John P. City Measurer h s e cor

4th and George
Ash Joe. (Crossman ifc Co.,} auction

store, bds Mrs. Hayes oth Street
Atchison Mrs. Eliza h n wcor Easton

and 6th
Atkins Joseph driver Express office

bds Empire House
Atkinson William mason h s w cor-

Belle and 9th
Atkinson & Patrick stonecutters and

builders Belle back of woolen mills
Atwood Ellis T. clerk HI. Mutual

Fire Ins. Co., bds John Atwood

MOEGAN & COEEY

Atwood John Secretary 111, Mututl
Fire Ins. Co., h es Liberty cor
South
Atwood Moses G. president Illinois
Mutual Fire Ins. Co. h w s Liber-
ty 1 n of Grove
Atwood Roger W. (Blair <fe Atwood)

bds n e cor Henry and Union
Auld John lab bds Thompson House
Austin Wm. h e s Liberty 3 n of 5th
Avistin Chas. h n s 9th w of Belle
Auten John A. elk h e s State 6 n of

4th
Avis Samuel bkr Dtinford <k Brooks

h n s 3d 3 Av of George
Axtelm Louis barber h ss 15th 2 w
Henry

BAACK GEORGE h n s 2d 3 w of
Cherry
Backer Heie carp h e s Vine bt. 4th

and 5th
Bachman Henry lab h w s Gold s of

Bloomtield
Baden Charles clerk H. Slipe bds

Empire House
Bagley Moses F. ship carpenter h es

Piasa 2 s 9th
Bailey Mrs. Elizabeth h n s 7th 2 w

of Laugdon
Baird John builder h w s Henry 2 n

13th
Bairns Henry merchant h u s 3d 3 w

of Laugdon
Baker Charles painter h se cor Wall

and William
Baker David J. Judge h e s Liberty

bt Pleasant and Suspension
Baker Henry S. lawj'er w s Belle nr

od h s s Suspension 2 e Henry
Baker Robert h n s Common n of

Franklin
Baker Thos. painter h ne cor Henry

and 7th
Baker Wm. P. Rev. h Union street
Baldwin Charles P. cooper h s w cor

Ridge and 3rd
Ball Isaac lab h ws Market bt. 2d &

3d
Balster John W. painter h w s North

1 n of Union
Bamman Charles tobacconist bds

Empire House
Bannon James, constable h es Wil-
liam n of Park
Banta Bell wks Alton Wollen Mill
Banta Mary wks Alton Wollen Mill
Baptist Church s e cor 5th & Market
Barbe Joseph carriage mkr bds Em-
pire House
BARBOUR CONWAY propr. Fifth

Avenue Hall Piasa cor 5th

epresent the State Fire his. Company,

BAE

MADISON COUNTY. ILLINOIS.

BEI

207

Barbour Joseph Fifth Av. Hall
Barbour Richard at Fifth At. Hall
Barnard Bernard elk. R. W. Haw-
kins (fc Co., bds Empire House
Barner John drayman h s av cor 3d

and Spring
Earnett Charles mason h s e cor

Belle and loth
Baruett Elizabeth h w s Belle op. 6th
Baruhart Silas T. propr. Farmers'

House n end of State
Barr James h e s Market 3 s of 3d
Barrett Thomas laborer h e s Belle 4

n of 5th
BARRY AMASA S. Druggist n e

cor State and 2d h State cor BluflF

See Card
Barrj' George clerk Quiglej* Bro, &

Co., bds Mrs. Hutchinson
Barth Frank h ns 5th bt Cherry

and Vine
Bartlett Charles N". engineer h n e

cor 9th and Piasa
Barlett Michael S. conductor h near

cor 7th and Easton
Bartlett Samuel Engineer Dunford

<fc Brooks h n s 9th 2 e Piasa
Bartlett Thomas C. patent dealer h w

s State 2 n William
Basse Henry saloon h n s Oak 2 w

State
Bastion Nicholas S. Rev. h s w cor

Langdon and 7th
Batterton George W. teaming h n a 3

2 w of UpperAlton road
Battei'ton John R. painter h s s Bluflf

1 w of State
Bauer Henry teamster h n s 7th 1 w

of George
Bauer Philip works J. H. Pier.son &! Benton Peter

Co., h 7 bt. George and Alton
Baudendistel Volentine h n s 5th 2 w

of Vine
Bauman George (Bauman cfe Peters)

h 25lank road n of city limits
BAUMAN &, PETERS,(George Bau-
man, Joseph Peters, proprietors of

Alton Brewery Plankroad n of city

limits. See card.
Eager Frank matlster George Yakel

<fe Co. h at Brewerj'
Beagle Milton cooper h n s 3d liet.

George and Langdon
Beall Charles blksmith h Union
Beall Edward blksmith bds John

Millen
Beard Margaret h a s 2d bt Spring

and Oak
Beansen Charles lab hue cor 2d and

Easton
Bechteler George brewer Yakel &.

Co. h near brewery

Beck Conrad teamster h s e cor Ridge

and 6th
Beck Isaac clerk E. C. Calm bds

Franklin House
Beckman George carp h Bloomtield

bt Gold and Silver
Bee be Frank elk Howard <fc Challa-

combe Ijks n s 5th 5 e of Market
Beem Andrew h n w cor Henry and

6th
Beem John T. Telegraph Office bds

7th 2 e Alby
Beem Nicholas J. elk W. A. Holton

and Co. h cor 6th and Henry
Beesiuger Lewis clerk Boulter <t

Brown h s e cor Henry and 5th
Beeslj' Elizabeth A. Mrs. h s s Pros-
pect 2 w Bond
Beesou Joseph carpM. O'Conner h n

e cor 7th and Henry .
Behrens Henry (Meinecke & Beh-

rens h 3d l)t Henry and Langdon
Behrens Charles, (J. A. Neininger &

Co; tobacconist bds Empire House
Beil Joseph sausage maker h s e cor

Liberty and .5th
Belderback Bernard carpenter Jas.

Patterson
Belderback Rudolph carpenter Jas,

Patterson
Bell Catherine Mrs. hue cor 3d and

Alton
Bell John elk H. S Mathews h n s 3d
Bellas Thomas carp with Martin ct

Boals
Benuer Martin mason h Vandalia w

of German
Bennett lab h n s State n of

Cliflf

h n Washington 5 e

of Common
BERRY ROBERT C. prop. Steam

Ferry boat "Jessie Edgiugton,"

bds Franlin House See Card

Berrot Abram mason h s e eor Lib-

ty and 5th
Betz Augustus F. elk Blair tt At-

wood h n w eor 5 and Liberty
Bewley William prop. American

House s s second bt Henrv and

Ridge
Bickel Louis saloon cor State and

Short h e s Liberty 2 n of 5th
Bickley Charles agent h e s Belle 4

n of 5th
Biggins Thomas saloon w s Piasa bt

2d and 3d h same
Biggs Louis R. carpenter h e a Belle
4 n 5th
Billings Henry W. Counsellor 111.

Mutual Fire Ins. Co., h s e eor

Liberty and Suspension

of Cleveland, Assetts 8150,000.

208

BLA

DIRECTORY OF ALTON CITY,

BOU

Billing Michael (Billing ct Co.,) h

Henry 1 n of 2d
BILLING & Co. clothing merchants

s s 3dbt Belle and State See card
Birdsall James dry good store s s 3d

opp Belle h cor 4th andGeorge
Bishop Andrew D. (DeBow <fc Co.,) h

ne cor George and oth
Bishop James T. elk 111. Mut. Ins.

Co h ne cor Grove and Liberty
Bishop William clerk W. C. Flagg

bds ne cor Grove and Liberty
Bishop John laborer h us 5th "7 e of

Ridge
Bisket Hannah washerwoman h nw

cor Easton and 10th
Bissinger Mathias drayman h ns 5th

2 e of Henry
Blackburn John h Common u of

Washington
Blackburn William painter h ns 7th

5 w of Belle
Blackwell Auslow G. jailor at prison

h same
Blades Johu boatman h ns 5th 4 e

Market
Blair John L. (Blair & Atwood) h ne

cor Henry and Union
BLAIR ct ATWOOD t John L. Blair

Roger W. Atwood, wholesale^gro-

eers sw cor 2d and Piasa See Card.
Blaisdell Bartlett E. elk 111. Mutual

Fire Ins. Co., h cor Maple it Grove
Blaisdell Ezra B. clex'k Insurance

Office sw cor Grove and Maple
Blaisdell Johu gen. agt. 111. Mutual

Fire Ins. Co. h cor Grove ifc Ma^jle
Blake John miller h us Prospect w

of State
Blakesley Henry h ws State 2 s 4th
Blanchard Julius steamboat elk bds

ns 7th 2 w of Alby
Blanchard Mrs. Mary h ns 7th 2 w

of Alby
Blanchard Volney bds ns 7th 2 w of

Alby
Bleades Frank h ss 5th 1 e of Cherry
Boals Manuel H. (Martin tSc Boals)

bds Alton House
Boerker Wm. confectioner h es Eas-
ton 2 n of 5th
Boh Erasmus quarryman h ss 2 w of

Spring
Bolejack Joseph eng bds American

House
Bolinger Danard h ss 3d 3 e of Wal-
nut
Bolton Thomas h ns 9th bt Piasa and

Market
Bolzer John wks C. W. Scheutzel
Bonamie John Victor elk E. C. Calm

h Prospect nr State

Bonnell Wm. A. jeweler 13 Belle

res Upper Alton
Bonnion Martin wks C. A. & St. L.

rail shop
Bookout Benjamin blksmith h ns 2d

t)t Walnut and Cherry
Boone Thomas T. pilot h es North 2

Liberty
Booth Thomas shoemkr h w s State

bt 5th and 6th
Bofua Andrew cooper h ss 3d bt

Langdon and Henry
Borckmau Charles (Sutter & Borck-

manj h ns 2d 2 west of Henry
Bordueax Peter h ns 5th 5 e of Ridge
Boshert Berhard stove and tinware

ns 2d bt Henry and Ridge
Boswell Robert messenger U. S.

Telegraph office
Boswell Sophia h ss Park bt William

and State
Boulter James C. (Boulter & Brown)

h es Henry nr 4th
Boulter ifc Brown (James C. Boulter,

Cvrus W. Brown,) com mer State

bt 2d and 3d
Bourdeau Edward cooper h ss 5th 2

w of Ridge
Bourdeau Peter cooper h ss 5th 2 w

Ridge
Bow John carp h ns 3d 5 e of Ridge
Bower Henry elk HoUister & Co
BOWMAN HORATIO B. dry good

ns 3d bt Belle and Piasa h us 12th

bt Langdon and Henry
Bowman James W. barber ns 2d 3 a

of Piasa
Boj'd Henry W. physician and sur-
geon od over Schweppe's store bds

Alton House
Boyd James lab h ss 8th 1 w Liberty
Boyd Hiram barber with J. W. Bow-
man h Upper Alton
Boyle Basil elk P. B. Whipple bds

Bond
Boyle George C. bds ss Bond 3 e of

Prospect
Bo3'le John mach h ss Bond 3 e Pros-
pect
Boyle Neil lab h ss 9th 4 e Langdon
Boyle Thomas M. boot and shoes ss

3'd 7 w of Piasa h ws Belle bt 6th

and 7th
Bozza James general store Washing-
ton 3 n of Milton
Braddock Alfred butcher h ns 2d bt

George and Langdon
Bradish Delos ship carp h ss 9th 2 e

of Belle
Bradley John btis driver bds Alton

House

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BRO 209

Bradley Samuel J. tiuuer h es Sum-

i init i s of Prospect

Braithwait Thomas wks Alton Wool-
en Mills h es State 4 n of Bluflf

Bramhall Jason mason b n \v cor
Alby and 6th

Brandewiede Francis u-ks Chas. W.
Scheutzel h Sampletown

Branham John C. telegraph opera-
tor and ticket atjt St. L., A. T. H.
R.R. bds Alton House

Brash Henry H. elk C. W. Scheutzel
l)ds Empire House

Brattish G. wks Alton Woolen Mill

Brattish J. shoemaker ns 3d 3 w of
Langdon h same

Breath Abram h se cor 12th X Alton

BREATH EDWARD H. photo-
graph gallery 3d se cor State

Breath Walter elk E. L. Dimmock h
cor 12th and Alton

Breckenridge Marcus physician h ns
Franklin opp. Maple

Breman Adolph tailor h George nr
6th

Brenkotsy Martin fireman h es State
n of city limits

Brennan Luke lime kilns, etc Huu-
terstown

Brennan Martin hlksmith h es Alby
n of 17th

Brenner Terrence fireman boards
Farmer's Saloon

BrennenkamiD Ferdinand sal Wash-
ington 1 n of 2d h us 2d w of Vine

Brenner X h State n of Clitf

Bringhurst George painter h ns 7th

1 e of State

Brock Francis K. wagonmkr h se

cor 5th and Alton
Brockman George plasterer h ne cor

3d and Henry
Brodei'ick Catharine Mrs. h ns 3d

2 e of Henrj'

Brodlick Wm. laborer C. <fe A. R. R.

h ne cor Market and 16th
Brosker Joseph laborer h ns 3d 8 e of

Ridge
Brooks Dan'l V. CDunford & Brooks)

h cor 6th and Langdon
Brothers' School es State 2 n of

Beacon
BROUGHTON WILLIAM agt St.

L. A. & T. H. R. R. Co., Market

cor Front h ns 4th w of Langdon
Browell John wks C. A. ct St. L. R. R.
Brown C. B. machinist h ns 3d 3 e

of Market
Brown Calvin h ns Washington 6 e

of Common
Brown Cyrus W. (Boulton& Brown)

bds Alton House

Brown D. B. machinist bds Alton

House
Brown George h ns 3d 3 e of Henry
Brown George T, Sergeant at Arms

U. S. Senate h se cor 3d and Market
Brown John wks C. A. & St. L.

R. R.
Brown Mary Mrs. h ns 3d 2 w of

Spring
Brown Oliver T. carpenter h uw cor

7th and Langdon
Brown Orliu clerk Lee & Chouteau

bds Alton House
Bi'own Rachel h ss 3d bt Oak and

Spring
Brown Robert lab bds ws George n

17th
Brown Robert wks Woolen Mill
Brown Thomas black smith h ns

Park bt State and William
Brown T. W. machinist bds ns 3d 3

e Market
Brown W. T. carp James Patterson
Bruden Joseph painter h sw cor 8th

and Langdon
Bruden Wm. undertaker nw cor

Market and 2d h same
Bruggeman Adolph tailor h es

George 1 n of Gth
Bi'uggemaun Samuel H. cigars and

tobacco ns 2d bt Henry and Ridge
Bruner B. machinest Hanson & Co.
Bruner B. S. niach Dunford <fe Brooks
Bruner Leander h ns 14th bt Geox-ge

and Langdon
Bruner James h es Belle 2 s of 7th
BRUNER JOHN A. captain steam-
er South Wester
Bruner William H. h ws Market n

of 17th
Brunton David A. carp h ws Com-
mon 1 s Grove
Bryan John carp h ss 5th 2 e of Lib-

ei'ty
Brj'ant John h us 2d bt Henry and

Ridge
Buchanan James moulder h ss3d 2 e

of Henry
Buckiuham Jasper J. carp bds Pat.

Dweyer
Buckmaster William B (Dutro & B.)

h ws State 2 s of Bond
Bucknar William harnessmkr ss 2d
1 bt Spring and Oak h same
Bude John grocer h ne cor 8th and

Henry
'Bull Alonzo D. dentist Belle 1 s of

Post Office
Busk Thos. lab h ns 7th 2 w of Belle
Burkcroft Henry wks Woolen Mill
Burke Mrs, h ns 7th 7 e Belle
Burke Richard lab h es Piasa 4 s 9th

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CAB

DIRECTORY OF ALTON CITY.

CAE

Burkle Catharine h ns 2d bt Ridge

and Spring
Burnett Eugene elk James Birdsall

bds Alton House
Burnett Harvey bds Franklin House
Burnett Jno cooper bds Sampletown
Burmingham Martin h ns 6th bt Oak

and Walnut
Burns James h sw cor Walnut ann 3d
Burns John fruit grower h ne cor 9th

and Henry
Burns John" saloon ns 2d 2 e of Piasa
Burns Patrick lab h Common n of

Washington
Burns Peter wks C, A. & St. L. shop
Burns William plaster h ss 9th bt

Easton and Alton
Burritt C. E. elk James Birdsall bds

Alton House
Burroughs George barber h se cor

6th and Liberty
Bush Edward h ss 3d bt Oak and

Walnut
Bussow Charles baker H. N. Kendall

h ne cor 2d and p]aston
Butler James cooper h ss 2d bt Wal-
nut and Cherry
Butler James lab h nw cor Front and

Ridge
Butz Henry painter h ss 6th 2 e of

Cherry

CABRILLIAC THEODORE blk
smith h Sampletown
Caznay John lab h ss Bluff 5 w of

State
Calhall William quarrymen h se cor

Market and 8th
Cain Patrick h es State 3 n of Pros-
pect
Caine Robert (Drury, Caine & Co.)

bds Mrs. Pitta
Calcott Henry carp h es Market 3 s

17th
Caldwell Calvin D. (Caldwell AQuig-

ley) h ws Bond 1 n of Beacon
Caldwell Charles A. cashier Alton

National Bank h Henry bt 13th and

14th
Caldwell John elk A. L. Hoppe
Caldwell Marshall P. (S. Wade & Co)

h ns Prospect 5 w State
Caldwell S, H. carp bds sw cor 12th

and Alton
Caldwell & Quiglev (•- alvin D. C,

William M. Quiglev) grocers nw

State and 4th
Callaghan William lab h ne cor 9th

and Alton
CALM EMIL C. dry goods, clothing,

boots, shoes, <tc., ns 3d bt Belle

Calm James C. with E. C. Calm h

Belle nr 7th
Calvin Margaret h ss Oak 2d w of

State
Campbell Marj- Ann h ss 2d bt Alton

and George
Campbell Mary F. h sw cor 17tli and

Piasa
Campbell Thomas h ss Blufif 1 w of

State
Cane Lawrence h es Oak bt 2d and 3d
Cannell Thomas elk express office

h liluflf
Caraian Michael lab h e s Alby bt

17lh and 18th
Carhart Elizabeth h es William n of

Park
Carhart George elk eor 4th and State
Carhart Henry hWilliam Street
Carlon John lab bds es Alby 2d n

9th
Caruaby William mach h ne cor

13th and George
Carpenter h ss Bond 1 e Prospect
Carr Wni, furniture dealer City Hall

h sn Park 2 e William
Carroll Augustus harness mkr bds

William bt Park and Bond
Carroll John cooper h front 3 e of

Easton
Carroll Michael W. saddle and har-
ness mkr w State bt 3d and 4th

h William bt Park and Bond
Carroll Thomas clerk Express Office

bds ns Bluff w of State
Cary W. W. it Co., (William W.

and Joseph W. Cary) watches and

jewelry State opp. Franklin House
Carter Nathan M. C. A. & St. L. R.

R.
Cartwright George clerk J. Crowes

State bt 3d and 4th
Carty Michael City Hospital ns 4th

btVine and Apple
Casej' Ann toys and candy shop sw

cor 5th and Albj' h same
Casey James h Sampletown
Case3' Thomas J. printer h sw eor 5th

and Alby
Cash George clerk E. L. Dimmock h

2d 3 e Market
Casner John butcher h us Washing-

ington 7 e of Common
Caswell Henry (Murphy & Caswell)

bds Mrs. Palmer
Catholic Church es State opp Pros-
pect
Cavanagh Robert bds ws Liberty 1 n

Grove
Central House ns 2d opp. City Hall
ChaflTer Richard drayman h se eor

Court House Square

and State (^ee card)

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CHE

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

COD

211

ChaflFer Wm. drayman h Sample-
town
Chail Wm. quarryman wks F. Shelly
Challacombe A. (Howard A C.,) liS

2d street
Challacombe John grain dealer es
Belle n of 5th h cor Henry and 5th
Chamberlain Thomas T. baker H. N.

Kendall bds 2d near Langdon
Chaney Harvey Moulder h Henry 1

n of 4th
Chaney James mouldler wks James

Patterson
Chaney John (Chaney & Levis) h

Bell cor yth
CHANEY & LEVIS (John Chaney
Edward Levis) furniture dealers es
Belle bt 3d aud 4th {See Card)
Chapman Ellen Mrs. boarding h ss

7th 2 e of Alby
Chapman William M. Printer h ss

7th 2 e of Alby
Chavlers Jacob'h es Common 2 n of

Franklin
Cheney Henry A. machinesth ns 9th

1 e Piasa
Child Benjamin F. h se cor 3d and

Market
Chittenden John H. teleop-perator
U. S. Office bds Franklin House
CHOUTEAU AUGUSTUS L. (Lee i

C.) h 79 Belle ge cor 6th

Christian John merchant tailor ss 2d

bt Henr3' and Ridge h ns 6th 3 e

of Walnut

Christie Ann h ws Market 2 s of 16th

Church Charles I. (Church & Cotfy)

h ns State cor olh
CHURCH & COFPY (Charles L
Cnurch Thomas G. Colfy) produce
merchants ss Short w of State
Ciginfuse William h near Yakel &

Co's. brewery
City Cemetry es Vine bt 5th and 6th

Joseph Leiir sexton
City Hall Front bt Piasa and Market
City Hospital ns 4th bt Vine and

Apple
Clatiin AVillard h nw cor Common

and Grove
Clafnea Marner stone mason h ns

Union 7 e of Spring
Clampitt James lab h ne cor 9th and

Belle
Clark D. H. Rev. pastor Unitarian

Church bds Alton House
Clarkk William M. Printer with

S. V. CROSSMAN & CO.
Clark William W. elk Dimmock &

Co's. bds Alton House
Clai-kson James (Clarkson & Co.,) h
ws Prospect 7 w of State

Capital of over 822,000,000.

Clarkson Joseph J. (Clarkson & Co.
Belle bt 3d and 4th

Clarkson Louis wks Simon Mooney
CLARKSON & CO. "China Hall" es

Belle 3 n Third See card

Clegg James watch mkr with W. W.

Carv & Co.
CLEMENT EVERETT A. marble

worker ws Belle bt 3d and 4th

See card
Clement Richard E. elk H. B, Bow-
man h uw cor 5th and Alton
Clitford Andrew grocer se cor State

and 4th h same
Clitibrd Michael h front bt Henry

and Ridge
Clowe William B. U. S. tel operator

es Belle nr 4th
Clunk William L. carp M. O'Conner
Coats Wm. cook h ns 7th 2 e George
Cockerell George h ws State 3 n of

William
Cody Michael saloon es Plank Road

bt 16tli and 17th
Coe Louis D. carpenter h nw cor 7th

and Langdon
Cotfy Thomas G. (Church <fe Coffy)

residence Shipman 111.
Colahan Charles hay and cotton

presses ne cor Front and Langdon
Coleman Joseph h ws State bt 5th

and 6th
Colin Michael shoe mkr es Common

1 n of Franklin h same
Collins Patrick laborer h se cor

Plank Road and 18th
Colored Church ss 3d bt Walnut and

Oak
Colored Baptist Church ne cor 7ib

and George
Colp William harness mkr G. D.

Sidway
Condon James lab h es Liberty 1 n

of Union
Condon John h ne cor Fremont and

Common
Conley Robert shoe mkr h ss 6th e of

Liberty
Connell Cornelius wks Chaney A

Levis h cor 13th and Market
Conuers James wks Wollen Mill
Conners Michael lab h Front bt

Henry and Ridge
Connor Silas F. (Hanson & Co.) h ss

4th 3 e of George
Con very Patrick lab h es Liberty 2

2 n of 9th
Conway Patrick shoe mkr Piasa bt

2 and 3 h Clilf w end
Corson James J.
Cooley James A. h ws Henry 3 u of

12th

212

CEA

DIRECTORY OF ALTO^T CITY,

DAI

Cooley Stephen h Plum n of 3d
Cooper Alexander lab h ss 6th 4 e

Market
Coppinger John E, deputy sheriff

office City Hall h Sth bt Henry

and Landon
Cotter L. F. elk W, A. Holton & Co.
Coughlin Patrick lab h ss Union 5 w

of Spring
Coupland George (Graham & Coup-
land) h ns Sth 2 e of Easton
Cousley James elk h ss Sth nr Alton
Cousley John printer Alton Tele-

graph h es Alby bt 5th and 6th
Cousley William P. carp h es Albv

bt Sth 6th
Covell Lee D. city collector h ns

Prospect 9 w of State
Craig Joseph porter De Bow & Co. h

es George bt 7th and Sth.
CRANDALL C. M. china store ss 3d

nearly opp Belle h ss 2d bt Alton

and Easton (/See card)
Crandall Edward M. h ws Belle 2 n

of 6th
Crane Henry J. elk U. S. Collectors

Office h 4th bt George and Langdon
Crawford David shoe mkr h ne cor

Sth and Easton
Crittenden J. L. elk Isaac Scarritt <fe

Co. bds Alton Hovise
CrofFord David mach Hanson & Co
Croft Benjamin H. carp h nw cor

10th and Langdon
Crofton John lab h aw cor 4th and

Market
Cross Samuel h ns 2d bt Spring <k Oak
CROSSMAN S. V. & Co. (Samuel V.

Grossman) book and job printers

ss 3d nearly opp Belle See Card
Grossman Samuel V. h ns 13th bt

George and Langdon
Crossman A Co. auction store 3d ne

cor Piasa
Crossman William V. h nw cor Sth

and Henry
Crowder Robert L. elk Lsaac Scarritt

bds cor 9th and Market
Crowe Joseph grocer es State bt 3d

and 4th
Crowell C. H. teacher h ns Sth 1 e of

Easton
Crume Daniel M. h es Alby bt 4th

and Sth
Crummey William lab h ns 2d 1 w of

Vine
Cruse Conrad teamster h ns Union

cor Liberty
Culham Janett wks Alton Woolen

Mill
Cull William H. plasterer h ns 2d bt

Henry and Ridge

Cummings James h ws State bt 3d

and 4th
Cunningham John harnessmkr Q.

D. Sid way
Cunnigham Patrick moulder Dun-
ford & Brooks
Cunningham Robert butcher h se cor

Vine and 3d
Cunningham William harnessmkr

G. D. Sidway
Cure Peter lab bds ws State n of Clitf
Curley John l)oatman h es State nr

city limits
Cutter George eng h sw cor 12th and

Easton

DAILEY DAVID lab Common n
of Washington
Daily James lab h 14th bt Easton and

Alton
Daily Patrick h cor Belle and Hamil-
ton
Dalleman Charles barber ns 2d bt

Henry and Ridge h 7th bt Ridge

and Spring
Daniels AiThibald L. bkkpr se cor

2d and Easton h ss 2d nr Langdon
Daugherty Charles h se cor Spring

and Sth
Davis Chai'les phya 2d cor Alby
Davis Geo. mach Dunford & Brooks

h se cor Sth and Market
Davis James E. mach h ns 3d bt

George and Langdon
Davis James H. H. tobacco box

mkr h ns 2d bt Ridge and Spring
Davis Levi lawyer 2d cor Alby bds

L. D. Covell
Davis Levi jr. 2d cor Alby
Davis Mary h sw cor Alby and 9th
Davis Samuel B. h ss Bluff 2 n of State
Davis Thomas lab h es Piasa bt 13th

and 14th
Davis William H. eng h Sampletown
Dawes Henry brick layer h ns 7th 4

e of Belle
Dawson .Julia h ne cor 2d and Oak
Daj' B. P"'rank h ns 2d bt Oak and

Walnut
Dean Elizalwth h ns 2d bt Spring

and Oak
Dearwin John quarryman h ss 6th

3 e of Liberty
DeBow Robert (DeBow & Co.) h es

Garden nr Manning
DeBow & Co., (Robert DeBow An-
drew D. Bishop) wholesale grocers

3 2d street
DeCombe Schuyler M. h es William

2 of Park

DeGrand Alfred A. phys es Belle bt

3 and 4th h Belle bt 7th and Sth

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DOL

213

Delany Catharine h es North 1 n of

6th
Delaney William lab h ue cor 4th

and Market
Dell Ambros wks Bauman & Peters

bds Bauman
Dennis Frank h ns 9th bt Piasa and

Market
Deunison William h es Albv n of

18th
Denniston James B. saloon and bow-
ling alley 20 2d h State
Depka Frederick tailor wks John

Christian bds same
Derrick James h ns Washiuton e of

Common
Dervin John quarryman wks F.

Shelly
Deterding Frederick h sw cor Ridge

and 5th.
Detlee Christian cooper h ns 2d bt

Spring and Oak
Develin Patrick h cor 8th and Lib-
erty
Devine William h Sampletown
Diamond John h Washington e of

Common
Diamand U. painter h ns 13th 3 w of

Langdon
Dick George brick moulder B. Runzi

& Co. h Ridge bt 5th and 6th
Dick Jacob lab h ss 5th 3 e of Spring
Dick Phileppene grocer es Ridge bt

5th and 6th h same
Dickens Shadrack h es Piasa bt 13th

and 14th
Dietchy Joseph saloon cor 2d and 3d

Hunterstown
Diegenhard Henrj' carp h ss 9th 2 w

of Henry
Dietz Henry h 3d bt Apple and Plum
Dietz Philip grocer ne cor 2d and

Cherry h same
Dietz Theodore lime burner h 3d bt

Apple and Plum
Dikeu Margaret Mrs. h ss Union 3 e

Liberty
Dillan Eli h ss 2d bt Walnut and

Cherry
Dimmins Thomaa foreman h es Mar-
ket w of t)th
Dimmock Elijah L. (Dimmock <feCo)

h Gs 2d 2 doors e of Market
Dimmock Thomas (Dimmock A' Co)

h ns 2d 2 e of Market
DIMMOCK (te Co (Thomas Dimmock

Elijah L. Dimmock) dealers boots

and shoes 3d opp. Belle iSee Card
Divine B. lab Hauson & Co
Divine John moulder h es Belle 2 n

7th
Divine Thomas stone mason

Divine William stone mason h es
State nr city limits

Dixon Joshua (Dixon and Bro) h
Greenword nr Alton

Dixon Ralph (Dixon <fe Bro) h Green-
wood nr Alton on Jersey ville road

DIXON ct BRO (Ralph Dixon, J.
Dixon) niarl)le workers, stone cut-
ters and builders Greenwood nr
Alton Jersey ville road iSee Card

Dixon Mrs h ns 7th 7 e Belle

Dobelbower Dallas printer Democrat
office

DOBELBOWER JOHN C. editor
Democrat h ss 2d bt Market and
Alby

Dobelbower AVilliam B. printer h ws
Alby 1 n of 10th

Dodson Robert h es plankroad 5 n of
16th

Dodson James B. carp h ws Piasa 1
n of 16th

Dodson Lewis h es Piasa 3 n of 16th

Dolbee S. R. (Kellenberger & Dol-
bee) h Oak nr Mississippi river

Dolen Edward lab sw cor 2d and
Alby

Dolmer Charles barber h ss 3d bt
Spring and Oak

Donahue Patrick mach Hanson A Co

Donahue Peter carp h es Alby n of
18th

Donald A. lab James Patterson

Donaldson John h ns Blutf w of
State

Donnelly William h es Alby u 19th

Donovan John h es Alby n of 17th

Dooley Michael lab h es Alton bt 2d
and 3d

Doolin Peter h es Piasa bt l.^th and
14th

Dopf haar Lenard eating room Piasa
3 s of 3d h same

Dorsett Elizabeth h ns 4th 1 e of
George

Dorse}' Rochol L, h Sampletown

Douglas Richard barber bds ns ;id
nr Piasa

Don Alfred h n s Franklin bt Liber-
ty and Maple

DOUGLAS I. &. Co. (Isabella Doug-
las, Mary Long) millinery ws Belle
bt 3d and 4th {See card)

Dow Jacob stone mason h ns od 6 e
of Henry

Dow John elk A, L. Chouteau bds
4th and Belle

Dow Johnathan h nw cor Market
and 17th

Downs Patrick lab h Common n of
Washington

Downs Thomas h ns 6th 1 w of Ridge

MORG-AN & COREY, 14 Belle Street, Alton.

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DIRECTORY OF ALTON CITY,

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Doyle David lab h ns 5th 3 w of

Ridge
Doyle Patrick h ss 6th 3 e of Walnut
Drayton William boatman h ss 6th

3 e of Easton
Drew Henry barber h ss 9th 2 e of

Langdon
Drew William h ss Washington 2 w

of Common
Drews John carp h Sampletown
Droeke Diederich lab h ss Union 3 e

Sprinir
Drown Forcival S. [Rowe & Drown]

h ns Grove 2 e of Liberty
Drummond James T. [Myers *t

Druuimond] h es State 2 n of Bond
Drummond John tobufconist bds

Alton House
Drury Albert II. elk Drury, Caine

& Co bds es State 4 n Oak
Drury Frederick W. bkkpr Drury,

Caine & Co h Prospect west end
Drury Luther K. (Drury, Caine &

Co.) Summit north end
Drurv, Caine & Co., [Luther K.

Drui-y, Robert Caine, Arba Nelson,

John E. Hayner,] leather, saddlery

ha r dAva re an d agr i eul t u ral i mple-

ments ns Short w of State
Drusorner ISIichael carp h nw cor

9th and Liberty
Dudley Samuel S h ns 2d 3 w of

Cherry
Duff James teamster h ns Washing-
ton e of Common
DUFF WILLIAM H. elk Alton

House
Dutfner Edward watch mkr h se cor

William and 4th
Dutfy Frank briek mason h es

Henry 3 n of 2d
Duncan Gilbert B. moulder h se cor

Alton and 7tli
Duncan William h ws Cherry bt 2d

and 3d
Duncan William K. h Plank Road

cor 18th
Dunford Thomas (Dunford <fc

Brooks) h Coal Branch
DUNFORD & BROOKS (Thomas
D., Daniel Y. B.) machine shop cor

Front and Henry {See card)
Dunlnp Thomas bds Alton House
Dunn Dennis printer Alton Demo-
crat oflace h ss 4th 3 e of Henry
Dunn Edmund h ss 4th 3 of Henry
Dunn James carp h es Market 2 s

17th
Dunn John lab h es Market 2 s of

17th
Dunn Wm. engineer h sw cor 10th
and Easton

Dunnivan John lab F. Shelly

Dunovan Bartholomew h ss 3d 1 w
of Ridge

Dunshen Henry wagon mkr h ss 8d
bt Spring and Ridge

Dutro Michael M. mer tailor we
Belle 4 & of 4th h ns Bluff w of
State

Dutro David S. fDutro & Buckmas-
ter h Belle ws bt 3d and 4th

Dutro & Buckmaster (David S. Du-
tro William B. Buckmaster) gro-
cers sw cor Belle and 4th

Dwelle George machinist Jamea
Patterson

Dwyer Patrick prop Eagle House we
Piasa bt 3d and 4th

Dwy re Daniel lab h ss 6th bt Liberty
and Ridge

Dye John elk 111. Mutual Fire Ins.
Co. h cor Langdon and 9th

EAGAN HARRISON W. Rev. h
ws Common 1 s Grove
Early Alfred cook 5th Av. Hall
Eaton Nathaniel J. h ss 12th cor

G eorge
Ecker Gottleib butcher h es Piasa 6

s9th
Edwards Elias L. bkpr Blair and

Atwood
Edwards Harriet h es Market 5 n of

2d
Ehret John B. shoemkr 12 2d h same
Elbe P. carp Hanson and Co
Elbe Benedict [Fishbach and Elble]

h ns 2d e of Henry
Eble Francis C. bds B. Elble
Ellis James lab bds ss 6th 4 e Mar-
ket
Ellsworth William H. blksmith ne

cor 2d and Alby h ss 2d bt Ridge

and Henry
Emerson Richard carp h ns 3d bt

George and Langdon
Emery George clklll. Mut. Fire Ins.

Co. h cm- 15th and Langdon
Empire House ss 3d e of State
Engine House No. 1 ne cor Market

and 2d
Engine House No. 2 ss 6th bt Lang-
don and Henry
English John teamster h ws Market

2 s of 16th
Enichen Bertha h es Henry 2 s of 3d
Enven Adolph bar tender cor State

and Front h cor Henry and 5th
Epenberger Jacob carp h ns Walnut

Is of 5th
Episcopal Church ne Market cor 3d
Epler Daniel carp h ns 5th 2 e of

Market

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215

Erbeck William [Erbeck and Peters]

h ws Plankroad 1 n of lOth
Erbeck & Peters (William Erbeck

John Peters) ws Piasa n of 4th
Ernst Henry cooper h s e cor Henry

and od
Esele Jacob lab b ns Washington e

of Common
Estes Charles painter bds ns 9th 1 e

Market
Estes Joseph C. (Estesand Jander)

h ns f'th 1 e of Market
Esttis <fc Jander (Joseph C. Estes

Georf2;o M. Jander) ss 4th bt Belle

and State
Evangelical Lutheran Church s\v

cor 8th and Henry
Evans S. blk smith wks James Pat-
terson h ss 2d 3 w of Henry
Evering Fred h ws Spring bt 4th and

5th
Everts William F. druggist with A.

S. Barry h ws State n of Oak

FADERLA ANTON h ws Ridge
bt 4th and 5th
Fagher Magnus mechanic h es Belle

n of 11th
Fahring Jacob h ss Union 1 e of

Ridge
Fahring Lawrence h ws Ridge bt 6th

and 7th
Falger Conrad lab h ns 5th 2 e of

Ridge
Fallow William carp h ss 2d 2 w of

Henry
Fanheur tailor h ns .\(1 3 w of

Langdoii
Farber Silas W. (Farber McPike it

Co.) Alton City Mills h cor 4th and

Alby
FARBER McPIKE A CO. (Silas W.

Farber Henry C. and Abraham

McPike) proprs Alton City Mills

Levee and 2d nr State (6'ee card)
Farley Matthew lab h ws Short 1 .s

of 8tli
Farley Timothy lab ws George bt

14th and 15th "
Fecht Henry carp h ne cor 4th and

Ridge
Federle Anton saloon cor Front and

State
Fehr Joseph (Fehr & PlalT) ns 2a bt

Langdon and (ieorge
Fehr <t Plaff (Joseph Fehr Volentine

PlafF) stoves and tin ware ns 2d l)t

Langdon and George
Pelcher Japhet stone cutter bds es

Market 2 s 17th
Feldwisch William h Upper Alton

Road 1 n of R. R. track

jFelois John Ernst brick yard h n of
I Yakel's brewery
:Fels Fred, bds nw cor 2d and Spring
jFelt Lucius H. l)ook kpr R. Flagg
] bds witii S. Pierson
Female Academy of the Ursaline

Convent nw cor 8d and Alton
Ferguson Frank II. City Register h

ns 2 bt George and Langdon
Ferguson George (Hawver 4 Fergu-
son) h 8W cor State and Prospect
Ferguson James saddler h ns 7th 6

e of Belle
Ferguson James blksmith h ns 5th

3 e of Easton
Ferguson Jane Mrs h sw cor Stat©

and Beacon
I Fernow John wks H. C. G. Moritz
j h 3d nr Henry

Ferguson Thomas grocer es Common
I n of Franklin h opp
(Ferguson William J. (Ferguson,
] Woods k Co) )i Alby bt 8th and 9th
j Ferguson, Woods <t Go. (William J.
! P'erguson, James A. Woods, Sam'l
I H. Caldwell) carp and builders es
I Belle bt 4th and 5th
Ferstal John wks Baui^an <fc Peters

bds Bauman
Fetter Henry h ss 3d 2 e of Ridge
Filley Marcellus H. watciiman h. ws

State 3 n of prospect
Finger Louis h 2d nr Langdon
Fingleton John H. tinner bds ws

Alby bt 17th and 18th
i Fingleton Peter lab h ws Albj' bt
i 17th and 18th
Fink Andrew cooper h ss 4th 2 e of

Henrv
FINKE ADOLPH druggist ne cor

2d and Langdon h same (See card)
Finley .James teamster h cor Alby
j and 14th

jFindlav Patrick h es Piasa bt 13th
I and 14th

j First National Bank nw cor State
j and 2d

■Fish Henry liquor store 3d 2 e State
I h ws Belle bt Gth and 7th
iFischbeck Leo h ss 2 bt Walnut and
I Cherry

I Fischer Fred carp hSth se cor Ridge
IFishbac^h .John bds cor 3d and 2d
FISHBACH A ELBLE (Martin Fish
' bach. Benedict Elble) gen. store
I 2d e of 3d {/See card)
IFishell Adolph & Ferdinand dry
j goods, Ac, ns3d bt Belle and State
FishcU Ferdinand (A. A F. Fishell)
I h ss 2d bt Alby and Langdon
Fisher Catherine M. h se cor Henry

and Pleasant

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DIRECTORS OF ALTON CITY,

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Fisher C4abriel tanner li sw cor Mill

and Summit
Fisher Ulyssns E. h es Easton bt

2d and Front
Fitch Henry pattern mkr Dunford

A Brooks
Fitch John lawyer h w of State nr

city limits
Fitz James lab F. Shelly
Fitz John quarryman wks F. Shelly
Fitz William fireman F. Shelly
Fitzgerald Alexander lab h ss 12th 2

w of Alby
Fitzgerald John h ss Union 3 w of

Spring
Fitzgibbons Richard lab h nw cor of

Belle and 9th
Fitzpatrick James lab bds w of State

n of Clifif
Fitzpatrick John lab h w State n of

Cliff
FitzpatricA Wm. lab bds w of State

n of Cliff
Fizer John W. cooper b Thompson

House
FLACHENEKER LEONARD D.

Upholtster es Belle bt 4th and 5th
FLACHENEKER LEOPOLD gro-
cer and feed store ns 2d opp City

Hall h same (.See card)
Flack John -ivks Alton Wollen Mill
Flagg Richard dry goods ss 3d bt

Belle and Piasa h 12th cor Easton
FLAGG WILLARD C. U. S. Collec-
tor 12th District cor 3d and Belle
Flannigau John lab h es Alby 2 n of

9th
Flanniiran Patrick lab h es Alby 3 n

of nth
Fleming John lab h es Plauk Road

4 s of 18th
Fletcher Abrara stone cutter h es

Market 2 s Inh
Fletch Isaac h Alby bt 16th and 17th
Flinn Dennis lab Avks F. Shelly
Flinn William h ne cor Plank "Road

and 18th
Flint John engineer h es Langdon 1

n of 3d
Floss Joseph music teacher h

Prospect

Fox Anton meat market ss 2d 2 s of
Henry

Fox James lab h us 4th bt Ridge and
Spring

Fox William G, h ss 3d 3 e of Walnut

Fi'ame Dennis lab h ws Alby 2 n 17tb

FRANKLIN HOUSE W, H. K. Pile
propr State opposite 3d {See card)

Franklin Marine & Fire Ins. Co, of-
fice State opp 3d

Frazer George mach Hanson & Co
h es Alby n of 16th

Frederey John lab h ws Gold s
Bloomfield

Frederick Edward blksmith h 2d bt
Cherrv and Vine

French "John O. (French A Co.) h
West EauClair Wis

FRENCH & Co (John O. F., Theo-
dore D. Giddings) lumber dealers,
U. Alton road 4 n of 3d {See card)

Fredricks John h es Ridge bt 4th and
5th

Frerk August brickmason h Wash-
ington e of Common

Friericks J. carp Hanson dc Co

Fritz Ignatz wood sawj'er h Front bt
Henry and Ridge

Fuff John carp h ne cor 3d and
Spring

GAFFNELL JAMES lab h w of
State n of Cliff
Gallar Philip mason h ns Washing-
ton 2 e of Common
Galvin James h ss 3d 2 e of Walnut
Galvy James h ss 5th 2 w of Spring
Gambrill A. Hamilton lawyer ss 3d
opp. Alton Bank bds Alton Hoitse
Garde Benjamin tinner bds Empire

House
Gary Chan mach h n s 3d 4e of Ridge
Gasell Arnold h ss Sth 3 e of Henry
Gaskins William (Quigley & Co) h

ns Union 1 e of Ridge
Gastin J. H. wks Alton Woolen Mill
Gastion W. F. tobacconist Anthony

bds Alton House
Gates William C. h es Alby 2 n 6tb
ns I Gay George h ns 7th 5 e of Belle

Geilis Thomas blksmith bds wa
Foley Bridget Mrs. h es Piasa 3 s9th j George 1 n 7th
Folz Lenard lab h ss 5th 5 e of Liberty jGerhardt William porter Blair A
Foltz L. carp Hanson & Co i Atwood h 7th e of Henry

Ford Ellen h ss 2d 3 e of Alby German Methodist Church se cor

Ford John dray h es Plankroad 3 n \ Spring and Union

of 16th ' German William lab National Mills

Forty Mary Mrs. ss Bond 2 e Pros- i Gerry John labor Hanson A Co

pect jGetzweller Peter grain dealer S3

Foster Frank ■, Short w State bds Franklin House

Fowler James ship carp h ne cor 7th jGetler Peter wks Runzi's Brewery
and Belle | h se cor 15th and Alby

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217

Ghent Andrew shoemkr h ns Wash-
ington e of Common

Cxibbons Mary h es Easton bt 10th
and nth

Gibbs Charles J. boiler mkr Piasa
eor 4th h ne cor 3d and Henry

Gibson George lab h ss 9th 3 e Belle

GIDDINGS THODORE D. (French
tfe Co.) bds Alton House

' rieser John G. shoe mkr h State

(Jilbert Dorson lab. h ns Washing-
ton 8 e of Common

Gilbert George bar kpr Alton House
bds Alton House

Gill Jane h s\v cor Hamilton and
Marshall

ijUllespie.Charles M. bds Wm. Bru-
den's

<iillet James engineer es Jerseyville
Road near Farmer's Home

Gillies Thomas blk smith bds n e
cor George and 8th

Ginter George carp with Martin &,
Boals

Ginter Louis J. carp h es State 3 n 4th

Girbig George shoe mkr h es Vine bt
4th and 5th

Givens Ambrose elk h ns 2d bt
Henry and Ridge

Gleason Michael lab h ws State bt
3d and 4th

Glover Elbert lab h ns 2d 3 w of Vine

Goehringer Jacob cigar mkr h es
Alby n of 17th

Goeller Michael elk cor 2d and Wash-
ington

Goetz John toys and books ns 2d bt
Henry and Langdon

Golmer Adam harness mkr G. D.
Sidway

Goodwin Charles J. carp h ws Eas-
ton 2 s of 10th

Goodyard Conrad wks Bauman <t
Peters bds Bauman's

Gorman Daniel h cor 14th and Mar-
ket

Gottlob Antony mason h ss Union 3
w of Ridge

Gottlob Fritz grocery ns 2d bt Oak
and Spring h same

Gottlob Joseph h ws Cherry bt 2d
and 3d

Gould Betsey S. h ss 5th 2 w of
Spring

Gould Benjamin bds Isaac Ball

Gould John B, conductor h se cor
Alby and 7th

GOULDING EDWARD H. watches
clocks, jewelry etc. 13 Belle {See
card)

Grady Edward lab h ss 9th 3 e of
Langdon

Graham Robson (Graham t Coup-
land h Prospect 3 w of Bond

Graham <k Coupland (Robson G.
George C.) dying and scouring es
State bt 3d and 4th

Grant Henrj^ wks Gas Works h sk
9th 4 e of Belle

Grassle Henry h ws State bt 5th and
6th

Gralian Joseph organ builder h es
Henry 2 n of 7th.

Gi-aves Henry S. carp h nw cor Eas-
torr and 6th

Graves William A. saloon h ss 16th

2 w of Market

Gray George elk Inglis h nw cor

5th and Easton
Gray George A. (Gray A Hibbard) h

se'cor Plank Road and 17th
Gray John machinist bds se cor 2d

and Langdon
GRAY & HIBBARD (George A. G.

Horace G. H.) corn mills and soap

works 13th cor Belle {See card)
Grason James cooper es Liberty 1 s

of Grove
Greeding August bds M. Hartman's
Gregory Thomas h ns 7th 4 w of

Belle ^

Green James h es Alby n of 17th
Green John baker h ss 3d 3 e of Lib-
erty
Green Levin B. lab h ws Alby 3s 6th
Greenhart J. machinest Hanson & Co
Greenwood A. W. grain dealer h

State near cor Park
Greenwood Edward P. elk ins. office

bds ws Henry 1 n of 11th
Greenwood Frank C. elk 111. Mutual

Fire Ins. Co. h Grove cor Maple
Greenwood Stephen P. pres. ins. co.

St, Louis Mo. h ws Henry 1 n 11th
Grieding Gustav bds Alton House
Grosheim Christopher lab. h ns 5th

3 e of Ridge

Grote Francis H. miller h ns 14th bt
George and Langdon

Grove John blk smith bds W. Y.
Harrison

Grubb J. finisher Hanson A Co.

Grublinghotf Wm. h ss Bond 2 w of
William

Gudell Herman elk h ns 2d bt Mar-
ket and Alby

Guelich Emil phys h ns 3d 2 e of
Henry

Guild Eleanor h es Ridge bt 4th and
5th

Gurnsey Willard F. teacher h Pros-
pect west end

Gurther Albert wagon mkr bds G.
Hartman

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HAD

DIRECTORY OF ALTON CITY.

HAR

Gurther John saloon ns cor 2d and j Hancock Leonard h se cor 14th and

Spring h same
Gurther Peter l^rewer h cor Langdou

and loth
Gurther Robert machinist bds nw

cor 2d and Spring

George

I Hand Francis bds Eagle House
I Handler Charles bar tender nw cor
; 2d and Langdon
' Handley John h se cor Oak and 6th
Handsacker joiner h ss 9th 2 e Piasa
Hanson Mrs. M. E. h 3d cor George

George

HAAGEX LOUIS drv goods and
groceries ss 2d w of Piasa h es Hanson George cor 3d and
Liberty cor 5th t bds Mrs. M. E. Hanson

HaasJacobhnsSthbtCherry A Vine HANSOX 4 CO. (Mrs. M. E. Han-
Hackett A, h ns Washington 1 e of son, Silas F. Connor) agricultural

Common
Hackett Patrick h Front bt Ridge

and Spring
Hack Peter shoe mkr h es Oak bt 2d

and od
Hagan John mason h Pland Road n

of 18th

' works Front cor George ('S'e<? card^
: Harder Martin lab h ns 15th 6 e of
I Ridge

Hardin .Tacob farmer h ws Henry t
! n of 7th

1 Hardy Albert steamboat eng h s\v
cor Market and Ifith

Hagen James F. marble cutter bds : Hardy David bds M. M, Alcott

Empire House Hardy Isaac E. physician ws Belle

Hajek Vinzenz tailor h ss 6th 2 e of i nr 3d h ws Alby n of .5th

Hardy Isham .T. h es Short 1 n of 7th
Harford John bar kpr Alton House
Harmon plasterer h ss Union

4 e Liberty
Harnett Morris lab h ss Bluflf 9 w of

State
Harnold Paul A. cellarman George

Yakelct Co.
Harris Benjamin B. foreman carp

shop C. A. A St. L. R. R. h ss 11th

bt Henry and Langdon
Harris Benjamin W. engineer h cor

14th and Fasten
Harris John R. fisherman h ns 2d

bt Langdon and Henry
Harris L. carp, wks Hanson A Co.
Harris Lewis cigar mkr
Harris Lewis conductor bds James

Clarkson
Harris Samuel cooper h ss 2d bt

Ridge and Spring
Harris William L. bds R. K. Reagan
Hall Seraph A. teacher bds Stephen Harrison John bds ns 6th bt George

Pierson ; and Langdon

Hall Theodore cooper h ns 2d bt Harrison John bds ns 7th 6 e Belle

Henry and Ridge Harrison William Y. bds cor 3d

Hall Thomas carp h ws William 3 n Upper Alton road

Ridge
Hale Daniel lawj-er h es Stale near

City Limits
Hale'Henrv W. elk E. C. Calm h

Albv bt 4"th and 5th
Hale "Leo lab h es State near City

Limits
Hale Jolin mason h ss Sd 4 e of

Walnut
Haley John saloon ns 2d bt Easton

and Alby h same
Halej' Michael h ns 3d 4 e of Henry
Halk'er Heni-y sho mkr h es George

2 n of fith
Hall D. L. nursery man bds Alton

House
Hall E. C. elk James Birdsall
Hall Hester R. h ns 2d bt Henry

and Ridge
Hall JohnC. foreman round house

h ns 9th 2 w Piasa
Hall John saloon h se cor 4th

Park

Hart Mrs. B. K. h ws Belle n of 5th

Hall William carp h ne cor 4th and Hart Charles eng H. N. Kendall

Easton
Halligan Elizabeth h se cor Piasa

and 17th
Hamillin Mary wks Alton Wollen
Hamill Owen h Liberty cor .5th
Hamlin Leander farmer ws .State

near City Limits
Hamson Francis H. h ns 9th 2 e of

Henry

bds ss 2d near Langdon

Hart Henry W. CPlatt and Hart) h
se cor State and Beacon

Hart John W. h se cor Belle and 4th

Harter Benjamin cigarmkr bds Em-
pire House

Hartman Elizabeth h ss Union 4 w
of Spring

Hartman Ignatz elk Aug. Kohler

Hancock Henry works Joestings .Hartman Jacob wagon mkr ns 2d bt
bakery bds ss 3d bt Belle <fe Piasa | Ridge and Spring h same

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219

Hartman John blksmith bds J. Hart-

inan
Hartman Matilda boarding ss 3d bt

Langdon and Henry
Hartraau Mrs h ss Union 2 e Liberty
Harville L. li nw cor Easton and 6th
Haskell A. Sumner phys (Williams

& H.) li ne cor Henry and 12th
Hastings James W. eating saloon es

Market 2 n of Front
Hasting Thomas labh ne cor 9th and

Alby
Hatheway Noah C. (H. & Wade) bds

es Henry 3 n Pleasant
Hatheway & Wade (Noah C. H. <fc

Albert W.) dry goods ns 3d 5 w of

Piasa
Hattle Magdalene h ns 2d bt George

and Langdon
Haug Frederick h Sampletown
Haven Lawrence h Sampletown
Hawk Thomas lab h Plankroad cor

18th
Hawkins R. Wesley (R. W. Hawkins

& Co) h es State nr Prospect
Hawkins R. W. & Co (R. Wesley H.

Charles S. Leech, James W. Tem-

pleton) ss 3d bt Piasa and Belle
Hawkswell Mary h es Market 2 n 2d
Hawley George h ss 2d bt Market

and Alby
Haworth John stone cutter h ss 9th

3 e Belle
Hawver James E. (H, & Ferguson)

bds Alton House
HAWVER & FERGUSOX (James

E. H., George S. F.) clothing and

furnishing goods State opposite 3d

{See card)
Hayes Mrs, Amelia boarding house

ns 5th 5 e of Market
Hayes D. D. elk Quigley's
Hayes Jacob h ns 5th 4 e Walnut
Hayes John lab h Front bt Henry

and Ridge
Hayes John B. stone cutter h es Belle

3 n of 5th
Hayden Charles A. bds se cor 10th

and Alton
Hayden George D. (Hayden, Pierson

& Co.) h Sampletown
Hayden William (H., P. <fe Co.) h

es Alton bt 9th and 10th
HAYDEN, PIERSON & CO. (Wm.

H,, Stephen P., George D. H.) lum-
ber dealers ns 4th nr Piasa (See

card)
Hayner John E. (Nelson <fe H.) h ws

State 4 n of Oak
Hayson Thomas wks A.<kSt.L.R.R.
Hazard Evan M. traveling agt h se

cor 17th and Market

Hebbel Charles saloon h ss 5th 2 w

of Ridge
Hechler Adam shoe mkr ns 2d 4 w of

Piasa h same
Hefferman James lab h w of State n

Clitf
Heide Henry h se cor Apple and 3d
Heideman Henry porter L. Haagen
Heintz A.wks Scheuerman bds 3d nr

State
Held George saloon nw cor 2d and

Langdon h same
Helker Henry shoemaker Piasa btn

2d and 3d
Hellrung Chistopher h ss 6th 4 e of

Walnut
Hellrung Henrv brick mkr h es Oak

bt 5th and 6tli
Henay Michael tailor ss 2d bt Alton

and' George
Henery James mason h Plankroad n

of 18th
Henick Frederick (Rowan <fc H.) h

cor 6th and Walnut
Henry John h es Easton bt Front

and 2d
Henry John h w of State n of Cliff
Henry Peter wks C. A. & St, L. shop
Henry Peter Avholesale liquor store

Greenwood nr Alton
Hermann John P. grocer nw cor 2d

and Ridge
Hessey David tailor h w of State n of

Cliff
Hetsinger John h ns 3d 2w of Wash-
ington
Hewitt Joseph grocer ws Belle 2 n

of 9th h se cor 10th and Langdon
Hibbard Elias h nw cor 4th and

Belle I

Hibbard Horace G. (Gray & H.) h

Upper Alton
Hidamon Henry teamster h nw cor

5th and Liberty
Hinderhan John fireman h ns 9th e

of Piasa
Higgins James lab h ne cor Union

and Liberty
Higgins Timothy h ss 2d5 e of George
Hildebrand William grocer nsWash-

ington 8 e of Common h same
Hill Catharine h ss 3d 3 w of Ridge
Himmighafer John h ws State n of

Cliff
Hinckell Fannie boarding house hss

2d 2 w of Langdon
Hindle Edward painter b ns 14th btn

G«orge and Langdon
Hinds James H, blksmith bds J. M.

Fergusons
Hines Henry blksmith bds ns 7th 6 «

Belle

of Hartford, Assetts ?800.000.

220

HOD

DIRECTORY OF ALTON CITY,

HOP

Hines Timothy h ns 2d btn Market iHoUister Richard S. lawyer bds FA'v

h Bloom-

and Cherry
Hinterthier August carp

field bt Gold aud Silver
Hislop Frederick J. h ws State 2 n

of Beacon
Hitchcock George A. painter h ns 5th

2 e of Cherry
Bitt J. H, lab h nw cor oth and Eas-

ton
Hitt Robert lab bds nw cor 5th and

Easton
llitt Thomas C. Laborer h nw cor

r>th and Easton
llixon Mary Ann millinery ws Belle

bt Hd and 4th h State bt 5th and (Uh
Hoaglau Dennis S. clothier ss 2d nr

Piasa h es State bt 6th and 7th
Hoaglau Daniel h es State opp

William
Hobbs Jesse C. watch mkr 4th 1 w of

Piasa h es Albv 2 n of 8th
Hoduett Edward" mach lids se cor 2d

and liangdon
Hoehn Charles iron railing and lock

smith sw cor 2d and Langdon
llofmeier Adam h es Spring bt 4th

aud 5th
Holf Michael plasterer h no cor

Liberty and 6th
Hoffman John carp h ss 9th 1 e of

llenrv.
llotlman Michael blk smith bds Ij.

Stohr
Hotfmeyer Ferdinand lab Ii ns 5th

() e of Ridge
Ilogan Daniel laVi li es Belle nr 11th
Holden Charles farmer h nw cor 9tli

and Albv
Holden Charles jr. printer

graph h cor Alton and Sth
Holden Morri.s lab h ss Bluff ■;

State
iloll John iHorat & Holl) h i

Henrv
Holland John cooper h us 2d bt Hen

rv and Ridge
Holland John E. wks C. W. Scheut-

zel «fc Co., bds Empire House
Hellowell George eng h ns 2d bt

George and liangdon
Holliday Benj. F. blk smith h 3d bt

Henrv and Langdon
Holliday Charles W. elk P. O. li es

State toot of Bond
Hollister Eli T. (HoUister A Co.) h

es Alby near 12th
HoUister Edward

Co.) and mayor

Henry
Hollister Edwin sr

Tele-
w of

(HoUister A,
cor 12th and

Rev. Presbyter-
ian bds sw cor 12th and Henry

MOEGAN& COKEY represent the Phoenix Ins. Company,

T. Hollister
Hollister William h ns 2d 3 e of

Alton
Hollister William T. oik cor 4th and

Piasa h 2d l)t Alton and George
Hollister cfe Co, (Edward Hollister

Eli T. Hollister) grocers ns 4th bt

Piasa and Belle
HoUowav Alfred O. dk 15 Belle
Holton Wm. A. (W, A. Holton A:

Co.) sw cor Belle aud 7th
Holton W. A. it Co. (WUliam A. H,

Webb C. Quigley) druggists and

apothecaries cor Belle and 3d
Holtz Henry shoe mkr ns 2d 2 w of

Albj' h same
Homan h Bloomfield bt Gold

and Silver
Hope Thomas M. physician h se cor

4th and Easton
Hopkins George K. (Quigley Bro. tt

Co.) h ne cor State and Bluff"
Hoopner .lohn h at Penitentiary
Hopson Joseph (Hopsoi\ ifc Ander-
son) ns 5th 3 w of Easton
Hopson vfe Anderson (Joseph H.

George W. A.) barbers \vs

Belle bt 3d and 4th
HOPPE ANTHONY Ij. clothing

hats, caps, lioots and shoes ss 3d

opp BeUe h Upper Alton Road
Hoppe F. W, dk A. E. Hoppe h 5th

nr Oak
Hoppe Wm. C. teamster h 2d cor Oak
Hopping James h es Market bt 4th

and 5th
Horat Clemence (Horat A Holl) h ws

Spring bt 3d and 4th
Horn Jacob ship carp h ns 2d bt

Henry and Ridge
Horn Patrick lab h sw cor ,2d and

Cherry
Horneif Christian butcher h ns 3d 2

w of Washington
Hosey Wm. lab h ws Alby 2 n 16th
Hosey William mach wks Dunford

& Brooks
Hosford William lab h ns 2d 3 w of

Alby
Hoskinsou William R. R. master h

nw cor 9th aud Piasa
Houghton Levi E. paper hanger aud

dealer ns 4th bt Belle and Piasa h

Easton bt 9th and 10th
Howard Thomas h es Plank Road 5

u of 17th
Howard Augustus engineer h Sam-
ple town
Howard John bds ws Liberty 1 n of

Grove
Howard John w of State n of Cliff

HUG

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

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221

Howard Richard H. carp h se cor 2d

and Langdou
Howard Robert wks 5th Avu Hall
Howard S. R. (H. A Challacombe) 28

'id street
>Ioward William F. carp wk8 Han-
son A Co. h ne cor 3d and Henry
Howard & Challacombe (Samuel R.

H. A A. C.) rectifiers and wholesale

dealers in wines and liquors 28 2d
Howe Isaac G. supt C. A A. R. R.

-shop
Hul>bell Lewis B. foreman Hanson A

Co. h ns 3d bt George and Langdon
Hubbell William mach Hanson A

Co. bds L. B. Hubbell
Huber Aloys elk 2d ne cor Henry
Hudgens Jumes bds ss Blutf 3 w of

State
Hudgens John D. drayman h ss

Blutf 3 w of State
Huggins William h Sampletown
Ilutrhes Patrick h nw 8th cor Easton
JIugo Osceola coach trimmer h sw

cor Grove and Franklin
Huhn Joseph tobacconist bds Empire

House
Hulbert M. moulder wks Dunford A

Brooks
Hull James farmer h ns 5th 8 e of

Ridge
tlumphrey Joseph h w of State n of

Clitt'
Hund Sebastian saloon Piasa 4 s of

;5d h 2d bt Market and Alby
Hunold August painter h sw cor

Ridge and 5th
Hunter Mrs. Rebecca h ws Alby 2 s

of 6th
Hunter Smith teamster h ns Wash-
ington e of Common
Hurd William F. salesman R. Flagg
Huskey Harkey h ns 2d bt Henry

and Ridge
Hutchinson Llewellen bds Mrs.

Hutchinson
I[utchin.son Mrs. Rebeccji boarding

14 Belle
Hutton James h se cor 2d and Henry
Hyatt Milton bricklayer h ws ]«iug-

(lon 3 n 6tli
Hvman Thonuis blksmitli h .ss 16th

i e Alby
Hyndman Robt. wks Alton Woolen

"Mill hssinh 1 w of Belle

TLLINOIS MUTUAL FIRE INS.
I CO. office State opp 3d
Inglis Fred, whol liquor dealer us
2d e State h nw cor 3d and Market
lusiugcr Wm. P. painter bds sw cor
6th and Alton

Ireland David J. bds S. V. Croasmaii
Irwin Adolph saiov V r cor 7th and

Henry
lechelman Frank soldier h ns 2d bt

Henry and Ridge

JACKSON CLAYBAN h ns 2d 5 w
of Piasa
Jakope Philip blksmith bds J. Hart-
man
Jameson Malvin Rev. bds us od 1>t

George and Langdon
Jander George M. (Estes <fc J.) h 2

miles nw of city
Janisch Peter tinner bds Empire

House
Janson Henrj' lab h ss 5th 2 e of

Ridge
Jarrett Joseph bds Alton House
J ARRET WM. Livery Stable Front

e of Alby bds Alton House {See

card)
j Jedlo John V. h es Piasa 2 n of 9th
[Jenkins William fisherman bds
I Thomas Russells
jJennison Henry J, bkpr Hanson &
I Co. h ws Henry bet 6th and 7th
Jerman William h es Piasa 2 n of 16th
Jett Stephen C. watchmkr sw cor

Wall and State bds Franklin House
Job Z. B. h nw cor 9th and Henry
Joesting Andrew h near Yackel A

Co.'s brewery
JOESTING CHARLES L, bakery

ss 3d l^t Piasa and State h same

(iSee card)
Joesting Frederick W. elk A. L.

Hoppe h 3d nr Langdon
Joesting Gustavus elk R. Flagg bds

3d bt George and Langdon
JOESTING JOHN H. F. baker and

confectioner nw cor 2d and Mar-
ket h same {See card)
Johnson foreman <}as Works

h Sth nr Belle
Johnson Burrell cook 5th Ave. Hall
Johnson Charles elk T. M. Bovle bds

ws Belle Ijt 6th and 7th
Johnson George A. elk .T. A. Ryrie

bds .lames .Johnson
Johnson ( Jeorge E. with Hanson A

Co. h ws Ijangdon bt (>th and 7th
.Johnson Harrison cari> wks .James

P. Tansey
.Johnson Harrison (Wheelock, Pen-
dleton tt Co. h ws State n end
Johnson James waiter 5th Ave. Hall
Johnson John wks Alton Woolen

Mill
Johnson John li nw cor State and

Beacon
Johnson Miuno oik L. l''lacheneker

of New York, Assets $1,500,000.

222

KAF

DIRECTORY OF ALTON CITY,

KEL

Johnson James carp, h es George

4th and nAi >
Johnson Perry E. homoeopathic

phys es Market bt 2d jand 3d bds

Alton Honse
Jonhson Robert supt Gas Works h

ns 7th 5 e of Belle
Johnson Sidney h es Piasa 2 n of9t.h
Johnson Thomas h s\v cor Common

and Washington
Johnson Volney elk R. Flagg bds

Franklin House
Johnson William h ns 7th 7 w of Belle
Johnson William wks brickyard h

Washington e of Common
Johnson Wm. mason h es Liberty 2

n of Union
Johnstone John elk Sweetser *;

Priest h State
Joiner Edward C. pastor African

Meth Church h ss 6th G e of Liberty
Joiner Henry h ns Washington e of

Common
Jones John W. teaming h ns 2d 3 vv

of Cherry
Jones Jones h Penitentiary bldg
Jones Joseph cooper h ss 3d 2 e of

Henry
Jones Owen shoe mkr h Belle bt 6th

and 7th
Jones William h es Belle 3 s of 17th
Jones William C. carp, h es Hamil-
ton bt Man and INIarshall
Jones William grocery ne cor Belle

and loth h same
Joy Ephraim Rev. Methodist h ss

tith 2 e of jNIarket
Judge Patrick wks Gas Works
Jun Jacob cooper bds Thomas Jun's
Jun Thomas cooper h ns 2d 4 e of

George
Jumper John h ns 5th 4 e of Cherry

KAFKA SIMON upholsterer ws
Belle bt 3d and 4th h es State n
of Oak
Kagnue John tireman F. Shelly
Kanag Michael lab h ns Union 3 e of

Liberty
Kartkamp Wm. saloon Greenwood
Kastle Lewis wagon mkr h ws Cher-
ry 2 n of 2d
Kaylor Wm. tobacconist h ss 6th 2 e

of Alby
Keamla Joseph h ws Spring bt 6th

and 6th
Keenan John wks Simon Mooney
Keenan J. wks Wollen Mill
Keen Patrick lab h ns 3d 3 w of

Henry
Keif Martin cooper h sw cor 3d and

Keif Timothy lab h ss Union bt

North and Vine
Keiser Ira H. carp h 5th- bt Walnut

and Cherry
Keisley Fox mason h Sempletown
Kelleuberger Charles elk Ins. Office

bds cor tirove and Maple
Kelleuberger Mrs. George S. h

Washington e of Common
Kellenberger Lewis (K. & Dolbee)

treas. 111. Mutual Fire Ins. Co. h

cor Maple and Grove
Kellenberger & Dolbee (Lewis Kel-
lenberger, S. R. Dolbee) Ins. Agts.

office State
Killinger Christ h ns 2d bt Ridge and

Spring
Keller John tinner h ws Cherry bt

2d and 3d
Keller Porter R. elk Topping Bros &

Co bds Mrs. Alcott
Kellogg James elk Lock ABro
Kelly Dennis lab bds Eagle Honse
Kelly James h es Alby n of 18th
Kellj'^ James lab h Clilf w end
Kelly James h ss 7th bt Easton and

Alton
Kelly James h Front bt Walnut and

Cherry
Kelly James lab h es State nr City

Limits
Kelly John wks C, A. & St. L. R. R.
Kelly John lab Democrat Office bds

Plank Road nr Woolen Factory
Kelly Isaac H. barber h ns 6th bt Al-
ton and (ieorge
KENDALL HIRAM N. Cracker

Factory se cor 2d and Easton h Up-
per Alton (6'ee card)
Kendall Luther O. elk bds A. L.

Daniels
Kendler Joseph saloon h State bt 3d

and 4th
Kennedy Bartholomew check elk St.

L. A. & T H. R. R. h ws Ridge 2d
Kenny John eng St Louis A & T H

R R Co bds C. Long
Kent Oliver P. bds 5th Av. Hall
Kerrigan Frederick elk A. <fe F.

Fishell bds Belle nr 8th
Ketchum Joseph C. com mer ss 2d

w of Piasa h cor 11 and Laugdon
Key Thomas butcher h Milton Road

near Washington
Kidwell D. lab wks Hanson & Co.
Kidwell James brick layer h ns 5th

5 e of Ridge
Killinger Jacob butcher h Milton

Road e of Washington
Killoren John City Hotel front near

Piasa
King James h ns 7th 6 w of Belle

Langdon
MOKGAN & COEEY represent the Security Ins. Company

KOE

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

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223

King R. L. groceries, fruits etc ne

cor 3d and State h \vs Belle nr 7th
King William h sw cor Alby and 9th
Kingsley Aldrich harness mkr G. D.

Sidway
Kingslev T. H. conductor C. A. ct

St. Louis R. R.
KINLAX JOHN M. watch mkr 7

Belle h Belle bt 6th and 7th {See

card)
Kirkpatrick S. D. mer h lis 5th 6 e

Market
Kiser Ira H. carp h ss 5th 2 e Walnut
Kiser T, lab h ws North 2 n of Union
Klasner Joseph saloon ne cor 2d and jLamphier John h ws Liberty 1 n of

Kuhn .Jacob bds E. Kuhn's
Kunz J. mach with Hanson A Co.

LAHEY JEREMIAH elk Henrv
Fish

Lamb J. J. Post Master Belle se cor
4th h es State 2 n of Park

Lamb James lab h es Plank Road bt
17th and 18th

Lambert Martin teamster h ne cor
Plank Road and 16th

Lambert Michael carp with M. O'-
Connor h es Liberty 2 s of 5th

Lamphier George porter Alton House

Alby h same

Kleinpeter Jacob (Kleinpeter &
Wagner) h ns 5th 1 e of Liberty

Kleinpeter & Wagner (Jacob K.,
John W. saloon es Belle bt .3d & 4th

Klinger Frederick lab h ss Ridge 1
n of 9th

Klunk carp bds .Tames Clakson's

Knaug Alex, whipmkr ns2d bt Hen-
ry and Ridge

Knesal Louis cooper h ns 3d 5 e of
Henry

Union

Landren John lab h ns 3d 3 e Piasa
Lane Christian h ns 2d bt Henry and

Ridge
Lane John shoe mkrh Market cor 4th
Langton Anna h es Plank Road bt

17th and 18th
Lantgen John h Front 3 e of Easton
Largent Isaac P. carp bds es Lang-
don 2 s of 12th
Largent Richard team h es Langdon
2 s of 12th

Knight Murray steward 5th Av, Hall Largent Richard T. com mer h ws

h ns 0th bt Piasa and Market
Knight Thomas elk ne cor Front and

Langdon bds Alton House
Kobin Mink teamster h ns 5th 10 e

of Ridge
Koch Volentine cigarmkr bds Em-
pire House
Kock W. E. carp h ns 3d bt George

and Langdon
KOEHNE JOHN wagonmkr es Belle

bt 4th and 5th h 8th bt Henry and

Langdon (See card)
Koenig John h ws Cherry bt 2d & 3d
Kohler August grocer ns 2d 5 e of

Langdon
Koltz F. carp with Hanson A Co.
Kopp .Jacob saloon nw cor Ridge

and 5th h same
Kous W. carp with Hanson & Co

Langdon 2 n of 6th
Larkin Andrew fireman h w of State

n of Cliff
Lathrop G. Frank elk Hatheway &

Wade bds Belle bt 5th and 6th
Laughlin Thomas lab h ws Gold s of

Bloomfield
Laura Albert h ss Washington e of

Common
Lhux Henry cooper h ns 3d 2 w of

Henry
Lavender Archie elk C. W. Scheut-

zel & Co. h cor 2d and Langdon
Lavenue Stephen mach h sw cor

Langdon and 3d
Laverty Tliomas cutter wks Simon

Mooney bds Alton House
Lawler Frank porter F. Wendt h sw

cor Walnut and 3d

Kraft Martin grocer sw cor 2d and Lawless John foreman foundry Han-
Walnut h same i son A Co. h se cor G«orge and 2d
Kreyling William bakery ns 2d bt -Lawless Peter h 11th cor Market

Henry and Ridge
Krous William shoeiukr h ss 6th 3 e

of Piasa
Krosheim .Jacob h sw Oak cor 6th
Kuehn Charles grocer ws State 4 n

of Prospect
Kuhn Caroline h nr Yackel <fe Co's

Brewery
Ivuhn Edward cattle dealer h se cor

Walnut and 5th
Kuhn Gottlob teamster h nw cor

Ridge and 4th

Lawless Thomas wks C. A. & St. L.

R. R.
Lawrence Paul Rev. h se cor Henrv

and 8th
Lea Charles G. book kpr Quiglev

Bro. & Co. h 12th cor Alby
Lea James H. book kpr 111. Mutual

Fire Ins. Co. h Prospect nr State
Leach J. C. tobacconist Schuetzel A-

Co. bds Alton House
Leech Charles S. (R. W. Hawkins &

Co.) h es State nr Bluff

of New York, Assetts 81,585,000.

224

LEY

DIRECTORY OF ALTON CITY.

LTJN

I^arv Julia h es Plank Road bt 17th
and 18tli

Leary Thoniivs mach wks James
Patterson

LEE 4 CHOUTEAU (M. I. L, Au-
gustus L. C.) booksellers and sta-
tioners ss 3d bt Piasa and State
(See card)

Lee M. I. h ns 2d 1 e of Alton

Leggett Wm. Rev. h ns 6th 3 e of
Market

Lehman Sebastian wks (R. Runzi &
Co. h for Easton and lOth

Lehue Henry elk E. C. Calm h 3d bt
George and Langdon

Lehne Theodore elk E. C. Calm h ws
North 1 n of Union

Lehr Joseph sexton h ns .")th 3 w of
Vine

r^eigler Columbus night watchman
St Louis A ct T H R R Co

Leopold Gottlob h Sampletown

Leverty Hannah h ns 2d 3 eof Lang-
don

l^evis Edward (Chaney * L.) h se
cor State and Bluff

Lewis Fred. T. with Charles Phinney

l^EYSER JOHN manf and dealer in
confectionaries, fancy goods, &c.,
ns 3d 1 w Belle (iS'ee card)

Liberty Hall ns 2d bt Piasa and State

Liln Anson lab h ns 3d 2 e of Henry

Undnier Fred, h ws Spring bt 4th
and 5th

Livers Mary h ss Washington 2w of
Common

IjOck John (J. Lock & Bro.) h ns
Prospect 5 w of State

Little Edward h nw 3d cor Spring

Lock Thomas (J. Lock & Bro.) h ns
Bluff w of State

\A)CK J. & BRO. (John & Thomas)
lime dealers and com mer ss 2d w
of State (>See card)

Loeffler Christian elk E. C. Calm bds
Franklin House

Loer Ferdinand shoemkr h es State
9 n of Bluff

Loer John shoemkr 16 Belle

[jOgan Rev. James B. ed and prop
Western Cumberland Presbyterian
iiw cor 3d and Belle h ss Pleasant
3 e of Henry

IjOgan J. M. printer wks Cumber-
land Presbyterian Office

Logan Robert R. foreman carp with
Hanson & Co. h ns 10th 2 w of
Langdon

Logan Simmons wks

iiong Christe grocer h es 5th 12 of
Henry

LongHenry hns Franklin oppMaple

Long John J, cooper h ss 3d 2 w of

Cherry
Long Michael blksmith wks Dun-
ford ik. Brooks
Long William painter h ss 2d bf

Walnut and Cherry
Long William h ns Franklin opp

Maple
Loos Adolph shoe mkr h ss 2d bt

Heni-y and Ridge
Lorch Jacob h ss 2d 2 e of George
Lorie Charles baker H. X. Kendall's

h ns 3d 5 e of Henry
Lorts George grocer ss 2d bt Henry

and Ridge
iLoura Delbert lab h ns Washington
I e of Common

j Lowe Madison J, capt h es George 2
I n of 4th
I Lowe Sylvester W. salesman French

<fe Co. h cor North and Union
I Lund Clinton cigar mkr S. J.
I Anthony
Lund Charles elk W. A. Holton A

Co. h se cor 10th and Langdon
Lundrigan Thomas carp bds M.

O'Connor
Luper John confectioner bds Empire

House
Lynch P. levee elk rear of Rowe <fc

Drown
Lynch Philip lab Thompson House
Lyons Bridgett h ws State bt 3d and

4th
Lyons Michael cooper h ne cor Front

and Ridge

McA. Francis R.) grocer 2d nr

Henry
McArdle James (MeArdle A Rogan)

h us 3d 3 e of Henry
McCabe John carp h ns 5th 2 e of

Easton
McCarter William h sw 9th cor Alby
JMcCartv Eugene stone cutter h ws

Alby 2 n otyth
McCarty John prop Central House

ns 2d opp City Hall
McCauly Amanda h Washington e of

Common
McChesney A. B. homce phys 14 BeUe

h same
McClannihan Absalom wks Alton

Woolen Mill h ns 7th 6 w of BeUe
McClennan Wm. wks Woolen MiU
McClure Thomas carp h ne cor Lang-
don and 8th
McCullough Rev. rector Episcopal

Church bds Alton House
McCorkle Sarah Mrs. h ns 3d 4 e of

Market

MOEGAN & COEEY represent the International Ins. Company,

THE LEADING AMERICAN

FIJIE INSUJtAJfCE CO.

.^YTTTJ^

KSBaASOE

OF HARTFORD, CONN.

Net Cash Assets, Jan^y, '06,
Losses paid in 47 Years, over

$3,823,064.87
$18,000,000.00

Agencies in all the principal Cities and Towns throughout the United
States. Policies issued without delay.

A.re liTou Insured *? If not, \^lay not *?

The public will find in the important matter of Ixscranck, the first essential is, secure the
best ; and the managers of this Corporation design niainlainiug their integrity for those
genuine and steiliiig qualities of the profession, in the future as the past, confidently looking
for their reward to greater appreciation and preference from property owners.

Our rates of premium are graduated by the laws of compensation, after ample experience.
The safer the risk the lower the percentage — the greater the hazards the higher the premium.
The propriety of Insurance therefore extends with equal force to the safer classes of property
that it does to descriptions of a more hazaidous nature. Consequently protect your property
by a good Policy from the .Xtna.

Issued at its favorable rates and rules as are consistent tvith reliable indemnity.

J. B. BENNETT, Gen. Ag't.

Branch 171 Vine St., Cin., O.

moTLGAiy & COKEY, il gents.

THE IMPORTANCE OF INSURANCE.

An unusual number of very destructive fires are now occurring; whether
they originate from periodic or other causes, t!ie fact should be sufficient to
claim immediate attention from every cautious and sensible property own-
er to the great importance of not neglecting the subject of insurance, if it
has been overlooked. Delays are Danf/erous.

LOSSES BY FIEE IN THE UNITED STATES NOW
AVERAGE ABOUT

$150,000 PSR DAY.

Simply the current fires among mercantile, manufacturing, and private
property !

Iso portion of this land, no favored spot is exempt from the ravages of this
destroyer. An average of hazard hangs over every piece of consumable
property. Your house, your store or warehouse, your shop, mill, or factory,
is just as liable to be burned as any other, of like kind and management.

It is the beneficent aim of Insurance, to equalize and distribute this im-
mense loss; so that calamities, instead of falling with crushing weight upon
the few, shall be easily borne by the many.

It is more than ever essential to look to the goodness, strength, and se-
curity of Insurance contracts. The financial contingencies of the future
are open to fluctuation. Select when presented the strongest, and be well
prepared for whatever comes. Hoj>e for the Best — Be jivepared for
the worst.

J8@° Agencies in all the Principal Cities and Totvns in the
United States, by tvhom, Applicatio^is for Insurance will be
promptly attended to.

THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST.

MORGAN 6iL COBEY, ilgetsts,,

A -T rT-ir->-Tvrr "TT .T .<=5

MCG

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

MAC

225

McCoRKLE T. C. printer bds ns 3d

4 e of Market
McCoRKLE S. S. printer bds ns 3d

4 e of Market
McCorniack Andrew H. carp h es

Easton bt 10th and 11th
McCullough J. H, bds Alton House
McDaniel W. h n end State
McDevitt Bernard elk H. Slipe bds

2d bt State and Piasa
McDewitt Richard lab h es Summit

1 s of Prospect
McDonough Jefferson P. h ne cor

Alby and 8th
MeDowall John bkpr F. J. Shooler h

cor 8th and Langdon
McDowell James h ns 5th 2 e Walnut
McDowell Jno. wagon mkr se cor

Belle and 5th bds ns 5th 2e Market
McEvoy Daniel steward Alton House
McEvoy Patrick h Plank Road n 18th
McFetridge James carp h Bloomfield

nr Gold
McGahy Edward h ns 4th e of Henry
McGee Luke h ss 6th 5 e of Libertj'
McGill James wks Woolen Mill
McGinnis William h sw cor 2d and

Ridge
MeGin Wm. H. wks Woolen Mill h

ws Market bt 15th and 16th
McGrath Daniel saloon 2d 2 e of Piasa
McGrau lab bds nw cor 10th

and Alton
McGrady Israel H. elk Alton House
McGrew Patrick H. carriages and

wagons State nr 4th h 6 e Alby
McGuire Patrick
McHale Patrick shoemkr J. Still
Mcllvaiue Henry elk J. W. & H.

Schweppe h 2d bt State and Piasa
Mclnerny Austin h Common n of

Washington
Mclntee John lab h ss Bluff 6 n State
McKee David carp h se cor 11th and

Langdon
McKenna Patrick lab h ws Eastou 2

n of 8th
McKenna Michael mach with Dun-
ford & Brooks h ss 9th 3 e Langdon
McKenzie Robt. mach with Dunford

& Brooks
McKey Wm.wks C A <fc StL carp shop
McKenney James moulder Dunford

& Brooks h ss 3d 1 e of Henry
McKnight James cooper h Yine bt

2d and 3d
McKnight John cooper h es Cherry

bt 2d and 3d
McKuen Frank hostler Piatt <fe Hart

h cor Wall and William
McLaughlin Michael lab h ss 2d bt

Ridge and Spring

Si-

McLaughlin Nancy Mrs. h ne cor

9th and Liberty
McLean Alexander teamster bds n?

5th 3 e of Easton
McLean Louis blk smith h ws State

9 n of Blutf
McLean Patrick lab h ss 8th 3 w of

Liberty
McMillen shoe mkr bds ns 7th 7 e of

Belle
McMullen George farmer bds Matil-
da Hartman
McNeil Esther Mrs. h ss 8th bt

Easton and Alton
McNulty James h Park cor Beacon
McPIKE HENRY G. real estate agt

(McP. (fe Newman) Belle bt 3d and

4th h es George bt 2d &nd 3d
McPike John notary public es Belle

nr 3d h es George bt 2d and 3d
McPike & Newman ins. and real est

agts es Belle near 4th
McBery Daniel steward Alton House
McWeeny John tailor h ss 2d bt

Alton and George

ACHER DANIEL h se cor Plank
Road and 18th
Maohin John teamster H. N. Ken-
dall
Machin Joseph elk C. M. Crandall h

ns 3d 2 e of Market
Mack Thomas h ss 4th 3 e of Henry
Maerdian Rudolph barber State opp

3d h State cor Oak
Maguire Jacob painter h ss 3d 2 w of

Ridge
Maguire Virginia A, h ss Park bt

State and William
Mahoney Johu lab h e of State near

City Limits
Maier Joseph bar tender Simpson's
Malcom Samuel H. Printer S. V

GROSSMAN cfe GO'S, h ss Pleasant

2 e of Henry
Malloy Hugh lao h William s of 4th
Mann James carp h nw cor 16th and

Alby
Manning James h sw cor 3d and

Cherry
Markey David R. h ne cor Market

and 6th
Markewell Hurst farmer h ns 2d bt

Walnut and Cherry
Marnell James h ws Belle 1 n of

Marshall
Marsh Ebenezer pres Alton National

Bank h es Henry opp 14th
Marsh Isaac eng bds es State near

City Limits
Marsh William W. eng h es State

near City Limits

of New York, Assetts $1,348,518.

226

HAD

DIRECTORY OF ALTON CITY,

HAR

Martin George cigar mkr bds Empire

House
Martin William W. (Martin <fc Boals)

bds Daniel M. Grume's
MARTIN & BOALS (William W.M.
<k Manuel H. B.) Plaining Mill sw
cor 2d and Ridge («S'ee card)
Marts William h es Hamilton bt Man

and Marshall
Marvin Henrj' G. lab h sw cor 4tli

and Market
Marviug, Washburn & Co. evapora-
tor manfrs William street
Mason Paris plasterer h es George 1

n of 6th
Mather AndreAV livery stable ne cor
3d and Piasa h es Market n 4th
Mathews Hiram S. com merws State

n Front h se cor 3d and Alton
Mathews James h State n end
Maul Jacob lab h ws Spring 2 n of 3d
Maul Tony h ss 3d hi Ridge and

Spring
Maupiu James H. h nw cor Sth and

Alton
MAUZY A STOOKEY [C. G. M. <k

S. J. S.] furniture dealers 14 2d
jNIechan William mach Duuford and

Brooks
Meehan David lab h ns 7th 2 e Henry
Meehan Timothy h ns 6th bt George

and Langdon
Meehan William h ns dth bt George

and Langdon
MEENIACH MITCHELL lime
burner h ss 3d bt Apple and Plum
Meinecke Anton (Meinecke ^k Behr-

ens) h Belle bt 13th and I4th
Meinecke it Behrens (Anton M. A

Henry B.) clothing 2d cor Piasa
Meisner Frederick brewery ssGthbt

Cherrj"^ and Vine h same
Melcherd John h nw cor 6th and

Spring
Melling P. J. h n end State ws
Melton Thomas

Mercantile H all es Belle bt 3d and 4th
Merrill H. W. wks Woolen Mill
Merzsch Otto h ns 2d nr Spring
Messel George wks Bauman & Peters

bds Bauman's
Messersmith Dominicus brick mkr

B. Runzi & Co,
Messersmith Thomas h sw cor 6th

and Walnut
Messick John elk Drury Caine A Co.

bds Alton House
Missick J. carp Hanson A Co.
Methodist Episcopal Church se cor

6th and Market
Metzger Felix carp h ns 3d 3 e of
Henry

Metzgar Jacob wks Wolleu Mill
Metzler Lawrence lab h Bloomfield

bt Gold and Silver
Meyer H. machinist Hanson h Co.
Meyers John meat market ns 2d e

Ridge h cor Vine and Sth
Meyo Henry h ns 9th bt Piasa and

Market
Middleton Thomas justice of the

peace nw cor Belle and 3d h Pear

bt 3d and 4th
Michael Henry moulder Hanson A,

Co, h Cherry
Michael Peter moulder Hanson & Co
Michael Philip mach Hanson <t Co.

h es Cherrv bt 2d and 3d
Michaels Willoughby B. freight agt.

C. A. <k St. L. R, R. h se cor 5th

and Alton
Millen Andrew blksmith h ws Belle

3 n of 9th

Millen David (J. & D. M.) h ws Belle

4 n of 9th

Millen John [J. & D. M.] h ws Belle

n of 9th
Millen John C, pork packer h ss 4th

3 e of George
Millen Robert wagon mkr h ne cor

9th and Belle
Millen J, A D, [John A David] plow

mkrs, blksmiths State sw cor 4th
Miller Charles h ns 2d bt George and

Langdon
Miller Charles wks C, W. Scheutzel

db Co. bds Empire House
Miller Daniel carriage trimmer bds

Alton House
Miller Gabriel cooper h se cor Eas-

ton and 9th
Miller James wks Wollen Mill
Miller John h ns r)th II e of Ridge
Miller John wks C. W. Scheutzel Co.
Miller John harness mkr G. D. Sid-

wav
Mille'r Peter h es Alby n of 18th
Miller Raenar wks Anton Fox
Miller Samuel grain dealer h es

Belle 6 n 7th
Miller Thomas wks Samuel Miller's

h sw cor Easton and 6th
Miller Washington T. h ns Oak 5 w

of State
Million George teamster Thomas

Pierce bds Mrs. Chapman's
Milne Alexander U. S. asst assessor

es Belle nr 4th h Belle es nr Sth
Milne John mason h ns 7th 2 e State
Milne William blksmith h ss 2d bt

Ridge and Spring
Milnor Charles W. elk Root & Piatt

bds Mrs. H. Milnor
Milnor Henrietta h ss Bluff e of State

MORGAN & COREY represent the Artie Ins. Company.

MON

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

MUL 227

Mitchell J. carp Hanson & Co.
Mitchell John J. h ws Mill 4 n of

Summit
Mitchell John W. tobacconist h ss 2d

bt George and Langdon
Mitchell Leander C. h ss Prospect 3w

of Bond
Mitchell Maria Mrs. h ss ]2th 2 \v of

Henry
Mitchell William h ws Mill 3 n of

Summit
Moffit James h 5th sw cor Spring
Mold John printer h ns 2d bt Ridge

and Spring
Monahan John boss lab h es Alby n

of 18th
Montgomery James N. Pilot h se cor

9th and George
Montgomery Mrs. h ns 5th 3 e

of Market
Montgomery Thomas elk M. I. Lee

<fc Go's, bds ns 5th 3 e of Market
Mooney Patrick wks C. A. & St. L.

R. R. shop h se cor Belle and 9th
Moouev Simon mer tailor ss 3d opp

Belle' h Belle n 5th
Moore George h ns 9th 1 w of Belle
Moore James h se cor Plank Road

and ISth
Moore John h us 6th bt Oak and

Walnut

Morrisy Edward lab h Front bt Hen-
ry and Ridge
Moseby Henry h sw cor Washington

and Common
Mossey Mrs. h es Piasa 5 s 9th
MolheVway David eng Plank Road
Motherway Edward lab h cor Man

and Hamilton
Motley R. A. Mrs. h ws Alton 2 n of

12th
Mowell Jacob lab St. L. A. & T. H.

R. R. Co.
Mowry Philip lab h ns 3d 5 e Henry
Mozer Charles driver Express OflSce
Mulcahev Daniel lab h es Alton 4 n

of 9th -
Mulcahev Patrick lab h ss 16th 2 e

of Alby
Mulky Daniel teamster F. Shelly
Mullanv Mrs. h ws Easton £ s

of 10th
Mulledy John wood and coal yard

2d ne'^cor Easton h 3d ue cor Alton
Mullen John lab h ss 8th 4 e of

Jjangdon
iMullen Patrick lab h es Liberty 3 n

of 9th
Muller John F. dyer h ss 2d bt Hen-

rv and Ridge
Mulligan H. C. (Mulligan & Bro.)

bds Alton House

Moore Samuel cooper h 2d 2 e Alby j Mulligan Thomas C. (Mulligan &
Moos Peter cooper h ns od 2 e Henry Bro. j h ns Union 6 e Sprin

Moran Bernard lab h ss 6th 4 e of

Liberty
Moran James h nw cor 4th <t Easton
Moran Thomas lab h es Belle n 4th
Morehead James moulder Hanson &

Co.
Moren John h w of State n of Cliff
Morgan Mrs. Elisabeth millenery ns

4th 1 e of Belle h same
Morgan George P. eng National Mills
Morgan Henry A. (M. & Corey) h es

Maple bt Grove and Franklin
Morgan James M. h ns 4ih 1 e Belle
Morgan James N. bds J.M.Morgan's
Morgan Joseph L. elk T. M. Boyle

cor 4th and BeJle
MORGAN & COREY (Henry A. M.

A Wells A. C.) ins agts 14 Belle

[See card]
Moritz Henry C. G. mer tailor ss 3d

w of Piasa h es State nr City Limits
Morris William R. bds James Pat-
terson
Morrison Anson A.student Williams

«fc Haskell
Morrison Thomas C. h ss 4th 2 e of

George
Morrissy Edward saloon nw cor 2d

and Piasa h same

Mulligan & Bro. (Thomas C. and

Henrv C.) harness mkrs ns 2d 3 e

of State
Mulshanock Thomas cooper h es

Henry 3 n of 2d
Murphy Anthony (Murphy & Cas-
well )'h Sempletown
Murphy Edwin brakesman h es

Market 2 u of 16th
Murphy James coojier h ns 2d bt

Ridge and Spring
Murphy John lab h sw cor Market

and 4th
Murphy Joseph meat market ne cor

2d and Spring h ns 3d 4 w of

Washington
Murphy '^Leonard teamster h cor

Market and 18th
Murphy Patrick lab h w of State n

of Cliff
Murphy William A. (Murphy Bro.)

bds cor 13th and Langdon
Murphy Uel S. (Marphy Bro's.) h

cor 14th and Henry
Murphy Bro's. (William A. and Uel

S.) photographers ss 3d bt Piasa

and Belle
Murphy <t Caswell (Anthony M.

Henry C.) saloon 40 2d street
of New York, Assefts 8593,973.

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DIRECTOKY OF ALTON CITY,

OBE

Murray Chas. A. City Treas'r office

City Hall h sw cor 2d and Eastou
Murray Patrick lab h ss 2d bt Alton

and George
Mussberger John butolier h ns od Z

e of Ridge
Myer Frederick stone cutter h ws

Alby 3 n of IGth
Myer John A. butcher h nw cor oth

and Vine
Myer Joseph bar tender h es Cherry

bt 2d and 3d
Myers Jacob H. clothing ns 3d nr

State bds Alton House
Myers George S. (M. & Drummond)

h es State 2 s of William
Myer Stephen shoemkr h ns 3d 2 e of

Myers & Drummond (George S. M.
& James T. D.) tobacco nianfrs sw
cor 4th and Piasa

NAGLE RICHARD eng h sw cor
Market and Kitli

Nary Rodger wks C. A. & St, L. R. R.

Nash Rodney S. Rev. h ns 4th bt
George and Langdon

Nathan Barnett with J. A. Hart h
Henry cor 7th

Neerman Henry baker H. N. Ken-
dall h ne cor 2d and Easton

Netf Alvin A. painter h ns Fremont
e of Common

Neinans Hermon D. carp h se cor
Heurv and 8th . k ^t , t^ \

Neininger Jolm A. (J. A. N. <t (.o.)
h ns 2d nr Langdon

NEININGER J. A. & CO. tobacco
manfrs, dealers in cigars, Ac, ss
:kl nearly opp Belle (.%e card)

Nelson Arba (Drury, Caine & Co.) h
ne cor Tith and George

Nesman Wm. wks Joe.sting's bak-
ery ss 3d bt Belle and Piasa

Nett Peter moulder h ns 7th 2 n of

George r.^-,1-^-

Nevens John h w of State n of Clitt
Nevins Wm. C. grocer h ws State 2 n

of Blurt'
NEWMAN JAMES (McPike & N.)

es Belle s of 4th h ws Easton nr]2tli
Newman John wagonmkr h es Cher-
ry bt 2d and 3d
Newton Charles h es Common 2 n ot

Franklin
NICHOLS FRANCIS K. agt Alton

Woolen Mill Co. h ns 12th bt Alby

and Easton {See card)
Nichols Henry L. elk Alton Wollen

Mill bds 12th bt Easton and Alton
Nienhaus John H. carp h se cor

Henry and 8th

Nisbet John T. elk Topping Bros. &
Co. h ns Court 2 w of George

Noonan Dennis draj'man h se cor
Market and 8th

Noonan Edmund fireman h se cor
Market and 8th

Noonan John h so cor Market & 8th

NORTON A.T.Rev.editor Presbyter-
ian Reporter h ne cor George and
10th

Norton Wilber T. local Alton Tele-
graph

Nott Willian> h es Henry n 2d

Nuell Charles B. h ne cor 4th and
Market

Nugent Patrick boatman h se cor
10th and lOaston

Nuss Henry cooper h ns 3d S e of
Henry

Nutt Levi miller h ss 12th 3 w Henry

O'BRIEN CHRISTOPHER h sw
cor 2d and Cherry
O' Brien Thomas lab h ss 4th 3 e of

Henry
O'Connell Cornelius h sv»r cor Mar-
ket and Kith
O'Connell William M. eng h ws

Hamilton 2 s of Marshall
O' Conner William cooper h cor Vine

and 2d
O'CONNOR MICHAEL carp and

undertaker ws State nearly opp 3d

{See card]
O'Connor Daniel boatman li e of

State near City Limits
O'Hair Owen h ss 9th 1 w of Alby
O'Meley Andrew contractor h es

Walnut bt 2d and 3d
O'Neil Edward lab h nw cor 4th and

Easton
O'Neil James dray h Henry 2 n of 2d
U'Neil Mary Mrs. h ss 8th 2 e of

Henrv
O' Neil Patrick h ns 2d e of Oak
O' Sullivan Patrick saloon h ws Belle

t) n of 7th

BECKER F. carp wks Hanson A
Co.
Obermiller Charles painter ss 2d bt

(xeorge and Langdon
Odd Fellows' Hall es Bell bt 3d & 4th
Ohio Henry cooper h se cor Henry

and 2d
Okass John W. h ne cor 9th and

Piasa
Olcott Mrs. Mary M, boarding h ss

2d 3 e of Easton
Olden Lucius M. teacher bds Martha

Wilcox
Oldham George h ws Alby 2 n of 9th

MOEGAN & COREY represent the Resolute Ins. Company,

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MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

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229

Oltinaan Jno. H. elk E. C. Calm bda

Franklin House
Orcutt A, S. foreman Kendall's bak-
ery bds Alton House
Organ James carp M. O'Connor h

cor l»th and Belle
Organ Jno, wks C, A. & St. L. R. R.

h Market bt Gth and 7th
Ostrop Francis A. Rev. h ns 3d 2 w

of Henry
Ott Andrew bar tender h ss 6th bt

Cherry and Vine
Overbeck Otto printer wks Democrat

h 3d opp 2d
Owens William h ws State e end
Owings David F. agt whol clothing

ss 2d w of Piasa h Greenwood

PACKER JOHN Rev. bds es Hen-
ry 2 n of Pleasant
Paddock Gains (Topping Bros. A Co.)

bds A Paddock's
Paddock Arville bkpr h us 2d bt Al-
ton and Easton
Page Michael carp h sw cor Easton

and 9th
Palmer Morgan h us 2d bt Henry

and Ridge
Panyer Jno. Avks C. W. Scheutzel

h se cor Ridge and oth
Park Everett B. ticket agt C, A. &

St. L. R. R.
Park Jno. h ws William 2 s of State
PARKS LAWSON A. editor Alton

Telegraph ss 4th w of Piasa h 7th

bt State and Belle
Parker Catharine Mrs. h es State nr

City Limits
Parker George wks saw mill Ixia es

State nr City Limits
Parker John carp wks Wm. Bruden
Parker Melissa h ss 9th bt Alby and

Easton
Parker Xewton wks saw mill bds es

State nr City Limits
Parker William R. h ns 7th 3 e State
PATTERSON JAMES prop Iron

Works cor 3d and Piasa h vState n

end (6'ee card)
Patton Eliza Mrs. h ss Gth3e Market '
Patrick James feed store ws vState bt

3d and -Ith h 5th n of Langdou

Paul :\Irs. h ns 3d 7 e of Ridge

Pelot Frank (;arp h us 3d 3 e of Ridge
Pendleton George W. (Wheelock i

Pendleton <fe Co.) h ns 3d 4 e of;

Henry i

Percival John grocer Sempletown h '

same i

Perkins Albert lab h ns Washington \

e of Common
Perkins Clara Mrs. h ns Washington

of New York, A

Perks Samuel blk smith wks James
Patterson h ns e cor 5th & Cherry

Perley Rodney G. (Perley & Wood-
man) h Alton bt 4th and 5th

PERLEY A WOODMAN (Rodney
H. P. Daniel P. W.) lumber deal-
ers cor 2d and Henry (^ee card)

Perrin Thomas H. printer Oumb.
Presb. h ss Pleasant 2 e of Henry

Perrin William elk W. C. Flagg "

Perry Rachel wks Woolen Mill

Peterfish Samuel cooper h ss 2d 4 e of
George

Peters Henry blk smith bds ss 3d bt
George and Alton

Peters John (Erlteck & Peters) bds
ss 3d bt George and Alton

Peters Joseph (Bauman & Peters)
bds Baumans

Peters Phillip h se cor Alton and 3d

Pfaflf Volentine (Fehr <t Pfaflf) h
Hunters town

Pfefler B. cooper h ss 2d bt Walnut
and Cherry

Pfeifieuberger Lucas (Armstrong &
Co.) ns 3d near Piasa

Phelan Patrick drayman h ns 7th 3 e
of Belle

Phestar Phillip cigar mkr bds Em-
pire House

Phiffer Louis wks Wollen Mill

Phinney Charles wholesale grocer
ns Short h sw cor 12th & Langdon

Piasa Plouse ne cor 4th and Piasa

Piekard George H. carp Hanson & Co

Pickard P. mer. h ne cor Alton <fe 4th

Pierce Thomas grocer ne cor Market
and 2d h es Alby bt 6th and 7th

Pierce William C. phys h ss 2d 2 w
of Alton

Pierson Henry N. lumber merchant
bds J. H. Pierson

Pierson Jabez H. (J. H. Pierson &
Co.) h es State 1 w 7th

Pierson John M. h ss 3d 2 w of
George

Pierson Stephen (Haydeu Pierson &
Co.) h sw cor 5th and (ieorge

Pierson Norton R. (J. H. Pierson &
Co.) bds J. H. Pierson

Pierson Wm. M. elk H. B. Bowman
bds Stephen Pierson

PIERSON J. H. & CO. (Jabez H. A
Norton R. lumber dealers ne cor
4th and State (.S'ee card) ^

Pieser August saloon ns 5th 1 w of
Ridge

Pilgrim Ritz lab h ns 3d 6 e of Ridge

Pinckard Mrs. Wm. G. h ns 3d

Pires George carp h Sempleton

Pitts Samuel jr. (S. & W. P.) h 4th bt
State and William

iefts $280,730.

230

POS

DIRECTORY OF ALTON CITY,

RED

Pitts Samuel er. h ws Belle bt 5th

and 6th , .

Pitts S. & W, stoves and tm ware ws

Stat« opp 3d ,,.-,,,.

Planalp M. tailor ns 2d bt Market

and Alby h same
Piatt Anson B. (Root A P.) h State

nr Prospect ^ ^ i

Piatt Augustus ws State 2 n ot Oak
Piatt Daniel B. h ns 2d bt George

and Langdon
Piatt Norman carriage mkr h ns ^

bt George and Langdon
Piatt Wm. A. elk Ptoot A Piatt h

State bt Oak and Blutf
PLATT A HART (Anson B. P. A

Henry W. H.) livery stable State

opp 3d [See card)
Poeltgen Sophia h ns 10th 3 w of

Langdon

Quiglev & Co. (George Q. A William

Gaskin) stoves and tin ware ws

State bt 2d and 3d
Quinn James h ns 2d bt Walnut and

Cherrv
Quinn Michael lab h ws Belle n / th

and 8th

RADCLIFFE THOMAS W. Ex-
press agt office State opp 3d h ns

Bluff w of State
Radell George carp h ss 3d 3 e Henry
Rader Charles machh es Henry n 9th
Ragelman Christian M. h es Plank

Road bt 17th and 18th
Rail Patrick lab h ss Washuigton e

of Common
Ranige George h se Langdon cor 3d
Randall Field elk T. M. Boyle bds

ws Belle bt 6lh and 7th

PoinS; Edward barber ws Belle Bankl Joseph saloon ns 2d 2 e Piasa

111.

bt 3d and 4th
Pope Abraham F. gen'l. agt

Mutual Fire Ins. Co. h ss 9th 5 w

of Langdon
Pope Lot carp h ns 2d bt Ridge and

Spring
Post Office se cor Belle and 4th
Post William h ws William 1 n Park
Potts Lindley A. watchmkr 13 Belle

bds Mrs Pitts _, ,

Powers William h nw cor Plank

Road and 17lh
Price Isaac C. printer h ne cor nth

and Walnut
PrieeRobert saloon h es Market2n 2d
Priest Henry C. (Sweetser d P.) bds

Alton House
Proctor Thaddeus H. cooperage

Front w Henrv h se Henry cor 2d
PUETZ TILLMAXN prop Farmer's

Home and Yackel's commission

House h Greenwood

QUARTON JONATHAN Justice of
the Peace h7th bt Stale and Belle
office ws State n of 3d

Queen Walter S. steward Alton H

Quiglev lab h es Summit 2 s

of'Prospect

Quiglev George (Q. & Co.)h ns Union
y e of Ridge

Quigley Joseph (Q. Bro. & Co.) h es
Libertv bt Pleasant & Suspension

Quigley 'Webb C. iQ. Bro, A Co.) h
cor 2d and George

Quiglev William M. (Caldwell A Q.)
bds Alton House

Quigley Bros. A Co. (Webb C. and
Joseph Quigley, George K. Hop-
kins) whol drugs 2d se cor State

Raps Catharine h ns Blutf 5 w State
Rawless Peter wks C.,A. A St.L.R.R.
Reagan Robert N. fisherman h n 2d

bt Spring and Oak
Reardan Thomas lab h esAlby 3 n 9th
Reddy Thomas h Williams e of 4th
Redman Jno. wks C, A. A St. L. R.
Redmond Martin h ws Plank Road

bt 17th and 18th
Redmond Patrick h es Plank Road

2 n of 16th
Redt Joseph tailor bds Empire House
Reid Andrew wks C. A. A St. L. R.
Reed John W. capt steamboat bds ss

Prospect 3 w of Bond
Reeves John lub H. N. Kendall
Reeves William h ws Cherry bt 2d

and 3d
Regan Patrick F. justice of the peace

es Belle n of 3d h Russell ne Belle
Rehfr Henry J. (Reher A Bro.) bds

ws of State 5 n of Prospect
Reher William (Reher A Bro.) h ws

State 5 n of Prospect
Reher A Bro. (William and Henry J.

stoves and tinware us 2d e State
Reigart Christian B. h ns 7th 1 e of

State ^

Reinhold Charles prop Farmes

Home ne cor 2d and Spring
Remple John mach h ns 5th 4 e of

Rid""e
iReynien Andrew carp h ns 2 bt Wal-
nut and Cherry
Reynal William A. elk Hawver A

Ferguson
Rice Joel T. war claim, real estate

and ins office City Hall h U. Alton
Rich Nancy h ns Cherry bt 2d & 3d
Richardson Cyrus C. blk smith 2d
nw cor Spring h 2d cor Walnut

MOEGAN & COREY represent the leading Fire, Life and

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231

Richardson Mark H. blk smith bds
W. H. Ellsworth

Richardson Spencer elk A. & T. H.
R. R. freight h ns 3d 3 w of George

Richardson Thomas blk smith se cor
Belle and 5th h Middletown

Richmond Isaac J. int. rev. inspec-
tor h ns 7th 2 \v of Alby

Rickganer William carp h ss 6th bt
Spring and Oak

Ridd John lime kiln h w of State n
of Cliff

Riggs Daniel T. wks Hanson <fe Co.

Riley Bernard bar tender h se cor
10th and Easton

Riley Catharine h Alby sw cor 9th

Riley James teamster h se cor Wal-
nut and 3d

Riley Philip teamster h se cor 3d
and Oak

Rinewalt M. wks Hanson & Co.

Rippe Charier H. cigar mkr bds Em
pire House

Rippe Herman H. cigars and tobac-
co ws Piasa near 2d

Rise Jacob cooper h se cor Lagndon
and 3d

Ritter Albert C. carp h ws Hamilton
2 s of Marshall

Ritter J. F. & H. (Jno. F. A Henry)
photographers ss 3d opp Belle

Ritter Henry h George near 5th

Ritter Henry A. trader h sw cor 6th
and Court

Ritter Jno. F. h George near 5th

Ritter William baker h sa 2d 4 e of i
George 1

Roach Thomas h es Hamilton bt !
Main and Marshall I

ROESCH HERMAN drugs and
medicines ue cor 2d and Henry
also Greenwood h ns 2d 2 e of Alton
{See card)

ROESCH OTTO physician Green-
wood nr Alton on Jersey ville Road

Rogan Francis (McArdle <k R.) cor
2d and 3d Hunterstown

Ronshausen Conrad shoemkr h se
cor Walnut and 6th

Rook James D. Exjiress messenger
bds Franklin House

Rook Thomas hostler Andrew Math-
er h nw cor Alton and 10th

Roonev W. striker Hanson k Co.

Root Augustine K. (Root A Piatt) h
12th se cor George

Root A Piatt (Augustine K R. A An-
son B. P.) hardware Ac. ns 3d w
of Belle

Roper William H. h sw cor Uth and
Easton

Rose Benjamin tobacconist

Rosenberry Andrew h ns Washing-
ton 3 e of Common

Ross James boatman h ns 7th 3 e of
George

Rourke Emore h 10th nw cor Alton

Rourke Thomas h nw cor 10th and
Alton

Routledge Edward h ws Belle 2 n 9th

Row James h es Belle 3 n of 7th

Row Elizabeth Mrs. h es Belle 3 n 7th

Rowe Grace h nw cor Belle and 7th

Rowe William W. (R, A Drown) bds
P. S. Drown's

ROWE A DROWN (William W. R.
A Percival S. D.) com mers 31 2d
[See card)

Roberts David F. wagon mkr cor j Rowan Jno. carp h ss 8th 3 w Alton
" ' ' ' Rowan Thomas (R. A Henick) h cor

Gth and Alton
ROWAN A HENICK (Thomas R. A

Frederick H.) cabinet mkrs and

carps ws Piasa n of 4tli [See cardi
Ruler Henry lab h ns 7th 4 e George
Rudershausen Frederick grocery ns

2nd e of Henry
RUNZI B. A Co. [Bartholomew R. A

Sebastian Lehman] props Western

Brewery Easton cor 16tii (^8ee card)
Rushworth Benjamin h se cor 11th

and Easton
Russell Catharine Mrs. h ws State 7

n of Blutf
Russell Lewis tisherman h ns Cherry

bt Front and 2d
Russell Tliomas tisherman h ws

Cherry bt Front and 2d
Rust Peter lab h Bloomfield nr Gold
Rutherford Mrs. F. S. h ss 9th 4 e

William and 4th
Robidou John blk smith Hanson

A Co.
Robidou Lawrence shoemkr ws Bell

2 n of 7th h same
Robidou Mark blksmith h Belle bt

7th and yth
Robidou Paul L. h es Market 2 n 2d
Robinson John teacher h ss 9th 2 n

of Langdon
Robinson Prime bds Luanda Massey
Rodemej'er Charles carriage and

wagon mkr ns 3d 3 e of Piasa h ns

Clitfn of State
Rodemeyer William carriage mkr

ns 3d 3 e of Piasa h ns Clittn State
Rodgers Hartley wks Woolen Mill
Rodgers Margaret h es Piasa nr 13th

and 14th
Roe Richard W. boatman ns Pros-
pect 2 w of Bond

Langdon
Accident Ins. Companies in America.

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Ryan Cornelius capt steamboat h ns i School House No

Prospect 8 w of State ""'^ ""' ""^

Ryan Daniel h Salu e of Common
Rvan John h es Alby n of 18th
Ryan John h Clilf w"^ end
Ryan Jno. h ne cor 9th and Belle
RVan Jno. D. lab h ne cor Belle and

10th *:

Ryan Patrick elk Church & Coflfy
Ryan Patrick h es State 3n Prospe<^'t
Ryan Timothy lab h ss 2d e Alto"
Rvder Simeon h ss 2d bt Market and

Albv
RYRIE DANIEL D. cashier 1st

National Bank h ns 4th e of George

Walnut bt

' 5th and 6th

Schoor Conrad cooper h ns 4th 2 w
of Ridge

Schopp John J. destillery Milton
Road e of Washington h same

Schoppet John h ns 2 bt Henry and
Ridge

Schoub Charles butcher bds Bene-
dict Schoub

Schulle Rernhard carp h se cor
Cherry and 3d

Schulmier Joseph h es Ridge bt 5th
and 6th

SchulteH.carp h nsVinebtithandSth

Ryrie John A. whol grocer and com Schultz Harm carp h oth e of Cherry
"iner Short h ns 4th e George i Schwab John C. boarding house ne

j cor 2d and Albv

SACHTLEBEU WILLIAM dry jSchwartz Joseph lab h es State nr
goods ns 2d 3 e of Henrj' h same City Limits

Sanger William eng C. A. & St. L.

R. R. bds Piasa House
Sargent Benjamin F. book kpr 1st

National Bank h nw cor 12th and

(leorge
Savage Anton lab h ns 2d 2 w of

Cherrv
Sawver'Seth T. lawyer oflSce City

Hall h cor Alton and 9th

Schwarzleker Auto bakerj- nvr cor

2d and Cherrj' h same
Schweppe Henry bds 2d bt Alby and

Alton
Schweppe John. W. h 2d bt Alby

and Alton
Schweppe Wm. E. elk J. W. & H.

Schweppe bds 2d bt Alton and Alby
Schwab Jacob h ns 2d 2 w of Cherry

Saun Martin mason h ss Union 2 e of SCHWEPPE J. W. A H. [John & W.
Libertj' Henrv] clothing ss od bt Belle and

SCARRITT ISAAC (Scarritt <fe Co.) State" -S^ee Card
and pres 1st National Bank h cor Scoffield C. N. wks Woolen Mill
nth and George iScollan James lab h n Yakel's

SCAKRITT A CO. (Isaac Scarritt,

James W. Stewart) dry goods ns

3d bt Belle and Piasa
Shell William bar tender h ns 3d bt

Henrv and Ridge
SCHEUERMAN "GEORGE J. shoe

store ss 3d e State h Belle
SCHEUTZEL CHARLES W. cigar

and tobacco store ss 3d 2 w of

Scott Edgar fireman h ns 5th 2 w of

Easton
Scott Jacob fireman h nw cor Piasa

and 17th
Scott John gardener h ss Union 1 n

of Ridge
SchuUy Morris lab b ns 7th 5 w Belle
Searr George carp h Milton Road e

of Washington

Piasa h 2d e ot^George [See card] |Seaton John coppersmith IS 2d h nw

cor Oak and 2d

Sebun Charles teamster h ss 7th 2 e

of Henry
Seeburg Adolph mach with Dunford

4 Brooks
Seeburg Philip mach with Dunford

& Brooks
Seely Austin steam boat eng h se cor

2d" and Alton
Segraves James H.h wsPiasa 2 n 16th
Seiberd Charles cooper h ns 2d 4 e of

George
Seibert John cooper h se cor Ridge

and 3d
Seira Wm. elk Topping <fe Bro. bds

M. M. Olcott
Sexton Leander student bds ee
' Langdon 2 n of 7th

SCHILLING JOHN book binder ws
Piasa 2 s of 5th [<S'ee card]

Schlogeter Beda turner ns 2d bt
Ridge and Spring

Schlup Stephen h ss 3d 4 e of Henry

Schmeck Gustavus elk H. B. Bow-
man bds Pleasant near Henry

Schmeder Landilen cooper h us 2d
e of Walnut

Schneeberg Adolph h es George bt
6th and 7th

School House No. 1 ns State

School House No. 2 sw cor 11th and

George
School House No.

don and Henry
School House No.

3 ss 5th bt Lang-

4 n end Common

MORGAX & COREY represent the State Fire Ins. Company,

MADISON OOtJNTY, ILUN0I8. XIA

ST:^VTEMENT

OF THE

STATE FIRE INSURiCE COMPftdiyf CLEyEUNfl, 0.

CAPITAL $200,00000.

U.S. Government Stocks $26,27o Oo

U. S. Government Bonds 37,600 00

UankStocks 22,400 00

Telegraph Stocks 4,000 00

Mining Stocks 4,000 00

Manufacturing Stocks.. 800 00

Railroad Bonds 4,000 00

Telegraph Bonds 4,000 00.

Debts due 1 ' '' i cured by mortgage of Real

Estate 35,600 00

< 'ash on hand and in hands of Agen 4,371 36

Personal Property .... 3,972 04

8147,013 40
Total Liabilities .8 448 52

SpftiNGPiELD, Ills., April 20th, 1866
1, UULIN 11, Miner, Auditor of Public Accounts of the State
li' Illinois, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and cor-
rect copy of the Statement d' the State Fire Insurance Compa-
ny of Cleveland, Ohio, on the 10th day of January, 1866, as the
same now is on file in my said office. Given under n»y liand
and seal, the day and year first above written.

O. TT. MINER, A. P. A.

H. A. MORGAN, State Agent, Alton, lU.

POLICIES ISSUED AT CURRENT RATES,

Losses promptly Adjusted and Paid by this Company

G— MORGAN &CORRY Gp.ncrnl Tnauravce AqenU.

'wj^^wm

XX.U A GAZETTEfiR Of

J. M. KINLAN,

PRACTICAL

WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER,

Belie Streel^et. Third and Fourtli Street,
KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF

Ho filHO employs the best of workmen and the public enn velv
on their repi*et»entation of his goods.

HITATGHES A JTSmTEnLRY

Of every Description Carefully Repaired on Short Notice.

JOHN H. KOEHNE,

Mannfaottirer of

OF ALL KINDS.

LAWRENCE STOHR,

BLACKSMITHING & HORSE SHOEING

Bast Side Belle bet. 4th and 5th Street.
ALTOlSr, ^ ILLINOIS.

MORGAN & COREY represent the JEtna Int. Gompany,

^mm^Mxn':^

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, XIJll

F. J. SHOOInXSR,

Pi'opi'ietor of* tHe

NATIONAL MILLS,

LEVt:jFJ AND Sir OUT STREET;

A.1SO M!aiiitf3Btci;iix*ex* of*

KILN BRIEB CORN HML,

I'semt Ste#et feelaw Alt-sm Hemeej
A-LTOIN^, - ILLINOIS.

J. LOCK & BEO.,

GENERAL STEAMBOAT AGENTS,

COMMISSION & FORWADING
IHSRCHANTS,

>Xa,iiiifJEi,cti»rers of

AND DEALERS IN

CEMENT, PLASTER, ETC, ETC,

AImTOXV^ - - ILLINOIS.

of Hartford, Assetis $4,067^455 00.

XHV A GAZETTEER Of

G. IH. GRANDAI^L^

I>IRE€T 151 PORTEK OF

(]I1L\A, GLASS & 11IFEI!I\L PARISIAN GlIAMTE WARE,

LAMPS, LOOKING GLASSES,

Third Strctt, XrarlyOpposite Stile,

GEORGE J. SCHEUERMANN,

jVXaini<sicitiii*ei- of

BOOTS & SHOES,

SOUTH SIDE THIRD BET. STATE AND BELLE STREETS,

JOHN in. TONSOR

Wholettale iind llitnil J}enle-r in

Vr:N-EGA.R FACTORY,

a(ortJb|-SMe Second Street Bet. Henry and Bid^e^lfreete,

AJ/rON. .'Hunterstown,) - iLLINlUiS

-M0RGA2f & COREY represent the Connecticut Mutual Lif-

MADtSOW ■ i I II.r.lNOIS.

(1)

v^-*?-*^.

Xl.v

/tia' < om^ani/, Afi'<i'tt.~ ;?) 1

.OOO.OOO

XLVI ^ GAZETTEER OF

J. J. Glarlcsoii i£ Co.,

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in

CHINA, GLASS & QUEENSWARE,

Brittaania, Tin A l^apanned Ware,

Baskets, Tubs, Buckets, all kinds Cedar Ware, Etc.,
Bet. the Alton National Bank and ttae Post Office,

^LTON, - - ILLINOIS.

FIFTH AVMUE HALL,

C. BARBOUR, Prop'r,

IMEAL HOURS :

BRF.4KFAST from 5 a. m. to 12 m. DINNER from 12 m to 4 p. m.
SVPPER trom 4 p. m. to 12 p. m.

:_0_:

THE SLEEPING APARTMENTS

Are all Kept in the Neatest Manner.

Cor. Fifth and Piasa Streets, Opposite Chicago Depot.
ALTON, ILLINOIS.

MOKGAN & COREY represent the Travelers Ins. Company,

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

XL VII

FRANKLIN HOUSE,

W. H. K. PILE, Prop'r,

si^&ti sfaiiT, ^wwmwE wmwm.

Near Steamboat Lianding^

ALTON,

ILLINOIS,

A.rjT02>r is^tA.K.BLE \^^o:E?.as:s

EVERETT A. GlaEMEBTT

MANCFACTURER AND DEALKB IN ALT. KINDS OK

ITALIAN & AMERICAN

MONUMENTS^

ANO

West Side of Belle Street, near Third,

AIVl ON, - - ILLINOIS.

All orders will receive prompt attention. Satisfaction

warranted in all cases.

of New York, AsseUs $1,585,000.

■■s- r .^ '^^J^'^'^'.-^^^^f^^: ^^''^^^W - '■^w^m

XLVIIII A GAZETTEER

HENRV VfflLTSON,

STONECITTER

-A.]SriD

BUILDER,

ALTON, - - ILLINOIS;

DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF

QUARRY ON THE CHIGAGO & St. LOUIS R R.,
Hair a square South of the Round House;

DIMENSION AND BUILDING STONE

PROMPTLY smi»i»Er> 0]V THIi:

Chicago & St, Louis Hailroad, JacksomnUe & Ht.

JLouis Jtdilroadf And St. Louis, Alton *&

Terre Haute Jtailroad,

The only Establishment In the City having a

SIDE TRACK RUNNING INTO THE QUARRY.

h\sure your Lives and Property with MORGAN & COREY.

SHE

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

SMI

233

Sextou Willis student bds es Lang-
don 2 n of 7th
Shacklford Henry D. wks Woolen

Mill h ws Piasa 2 n of 16th
Shaffer Valentine foreman Bauman

«fc Peters bds Bauman's
Shank Jacob wks Woolen Mill
Shaw Michael h cor Market and 14th
Shaw Isaac N. h ws Common n of

Franklin
Shay C. h Sempletown
Shay James lab h ss 6th 4 e Walnut
Shay Michael teamster hSempletown
Shay Peter h Sempletown
Shay Thomas cooper bds Matilda

Hartman's
Shaw Thomas quarryman h ss Union

2 e of Ridge
Shay Wm. lab hns Union 2 e Liberty
Sheean Thomas cooper bds Matilda

Hartman's
SheflBeld Andrew J. h es Piasa bt

13th and 14th
SHELLY FREDERICK lime burn-
er County Road w of Mill h se cor

Market and 11th {See card)
Shenk Henry h ss 6th 2 e of Walnut
Shepard John driver Yakel <fc Co. h

Hunterstowu
Shepard Otis grocery ns 2d e Henry
Sheppard Philip lab h ss 4th 2 eHenry
Sherman Hall ss 2d w of Piasa
Sherwood Edwin M. dray h ss 6th 2

e of Easton
Shoeklev George baggage master T.

IT. R. R. bds Franklin House
Shostiler John G. porter Quigley

Bros. A Co.
SHOOLER FREDERICK J. prop

National Mills Levee and Short

es State [See card]
Shooler John h es State 4 n Prospect
Short Robert with W. P. B. Whipple
Showatter David cooper h ns 2d bt

Walnut and Oak
Shuttleworth Thomas h ns Piasa n

of 16th
Sicher Henry salesman A. <t F. Fish-
ell h ns 2d e of Alby
Sicher Samuel elk A. & F. Fishell
Sicher Joseph elk 40 3d
SIDWAY GEORGE D. saddler and

harness mkr 10 2d h 71 Belle

{See card)
Siebert Anton carp h Beacon near

Park
vSiebold Nickolas wagon mkr with

John Koehne
Siem William elk Topping Bros. &

Co. bds Mr. Alcott's
Sien Henry barljer cor 3d and Piasa

h sw cor George and 3d

35— of Cleveland, Assetts^lhQ,Oi)0

Sikes Franklin h ss 4th 2 e of Henry
Silloway Levi hostler A. Mather bds

Piasa House
Simms David druggist nw cor 3d

and Piasa h es Market s of 6th
Simon Mathias h ns Alby n of 4th
Simpson John billiard saloon hs 2d 6

w of Piasa h Bond sw cor William ^
Simpson Prudence h ss 3d 2 w of l:

Ridge 2

Simpson Wiatt painter h ws Easton m

2 s of 6th Jj

Simpson William B. watch mkr W. P^

W. Cary & Co. fr

SLIPE HENRY cigars, tobacco and »-^

snuff ss 3d bt Piasa and Belle h nw ^

cor 5th and Alby P-

Sloman Louis clothing no 15 Belle ^
Sloman M. clothing 15 Belle g

Small Samuel cooper li ss 2d bt ^

Spring and Oak f"

Smalley Peleg shoe mkr h ns 3d 4 e Z

of Henry "*

Smalt George R. h ns 3d 7 e Henry "
Smiley David B. harness mkr bds ^

James P. Smiley ►-

Smiley James P. h ns State bt 5th ^

and Gth w

Smiley Wm. E, elk P. B. Whipple h ^

2d bt Alby and Easton c+

Smith Albert G. h es Market bt 6th *

and 7th >

Smith Andrew H. blk smith h ns W

5th 1 e of Ridge 3

Smith Charles bds es Market bt 6th r*-

and 7th *

Smith Constantino M. phys office 4th g

h ss Marshal 2 w of Hamilton S

Smith Daniel at the Wollen Mill ^

Smith Edmon (E. Smith & Co.) h Z

Greenwood near Alton

Smith Edward cigar mkr bds ne cor 9

Alby and 2d !1

Smith Edward printer Alton Demo-

a-at bds ue cor Alton and 8th X

Smith Mrs. Elizabeth h ss 9th 4 e of Pi

Langdon 2-

Smith Henry bds ss 9th 4 e Langdon ^■
Smith Hugh architect bds ne cor Al-

ton and 8th g;

Smith Jacob stone cutter h ns 5th 7 c n-

of Ridge 2

Smith James mason h ne cor 4th and r

George
Smith John carriage mkr h ss Bluff

4 w of Stat«
Smith John elk Yackel <fc Co. h n r

of brewery
Smith John lab h ws Albv 2 n of 9th
Smith John J . carriage mkr bds Em-
pire House
Smith John L. grocer h State

234

SOU

DIRECTORY OP ALTON CITY,

STE

Smith Mena Mrs. h nw cor 8th and

Liberty-
Smith Nornan J. wks Woolen Mill
Smith Robert h nw cor Suspension

and Liberty
Smith Robert tinner bds ss 6th 4 e

of Langdon
Smith Thomas dray bds ne cor Alton

and Hth
Smith Thomas mach Hanson & Co.
Smith William h Washington e of

Common
Smith William horse shoer bds Em-
pire House
SMITH E. & CO. [Edmon S., Jacob
Strong] gen'l store Greenwood
jj Sneeringei- Edinond P. h ws Proa-
pect nr State

^ Sneeriuger Joseph carp bds Alton
■^ House

- Sueeringer Lewis H. h es State 1 n
Z of Bond

■< Snyder Jane B. Mrs, h es State 2 n
5! of Oak

If Snj-^der Michael farmer h Vandalia
^ n of German

H Sodier Christopher saloon ns 2d e of
Z Henrv h same

Sokop Martin harness mkr G.D. Sid-
^ way h se cor 6th and Cherry
'4 Solan Antony hse cor Walnut and 3d
M Soutag Franz wks Woolen Mill

^ Sourwine carp Hanson & Co.

a^ Souther Timothy h ns 9th 3 w of
Langdon

^ Southworth Sj^lvester h Sempletown
H Southworth Thomas bds Semple-
2 town

> Spain John baggage man Alton
"* House

* Spangerberger Conrad h ns 6th 1 w
^ of Ridge

M Spat Joseph h ss 5th 4 e of Spring
2 Spile Charles bds ws Blutf
'"' Spile James lab h ws State

Spile Jane Mrs, h ws State H n Bluff
Spleen Wm. wks tobacco factory h

ws Alby 2 s of 12th
Spoon Paul h ss 5th 6 e of Spring
Sprague S. A. wks Scheuerman
Spreen William builder ws Piasa bt
4th and 5th h Alby bt Hth and 12th
Springer Alfred h es Cherry n 2d
Springer Emanuel h ns Park bt

State and William
Springer Hamilton C. teamster h se

cor 3d and Vine
Springer Humphrey H. farmer h ns

2d bt Walnut and Cherry
St, Josephs Hosi^ital under the care
of the Sisters of ' harity nw cor 2d
and Walnut Sister Mary Ignatia

St, Louis Alton & Terre Haute R. R.
Ticket office nw cor Market and
Front

St. Mary's Church [German Catho-
lic] nw cor 3d and Henry

Stafibrd Andrew J. blk smith h ss
2d bt George and Langdon

Staley Daniel harness mkr G. D.
Sidway

StamiJS John machinist Bunford A
Brooks

STANFORD HOMER brass foundry
and finisher es Market bt Front
and 2d h se cor Alby and 3d [See

Stanford Joshua h ss 3d bt Easton

and Albv
Stanley John lab h ss Prospect 2 w

of Bond
Stanley Robert cooper h es Henry 3

n of '9th
Stanly Patrick carp bds M. O'Connor
Stanton Dr. h Washington e of Com-
mon
Staunton Mrs. Mary Ann h Wash-
Staples CjTus M, printer h es North

3 n of Gth
Starkey Cabol h ns Park bt William

and State
Starr Harry bds W, A, Graves
Starr Thomas elk h ns 8th bt Henry

and Langdon
STARR THOMAS G, grocer es State

2 s of 3d h ns 2d bt Langdon and

George [/See card]
Steerets lab h es Summit 3 s

of Prospect
Stein August cooper h ns 2d bt Lang-
don and Henrv
Steiner Jno. clk"^Billings & Co. bds

3d bt Belle and State
Steiner Michael City Marshall h ns

8th 2 e of Liberty "
iSteinhoemer Frank soap boiler h ns

German w of Vandalia
Stephens Wm. E. bds 73 Belle
Stevens James millwright h ne cor

George and 4th
Stevens Richard W. elk G.D. Sidway
Stevenson Benjamin L. painter h e

State 4 n of Prospect
Stewart Albert barber ns 3d bt Belle

and Piasa h 2d nr Piasa
Stewart Hugh h esAlby bt 4th andSth
Stewart James W. (Isaac Scarritt <fc

Co.) h cor 9th and Market
Stewart Samuel baker bds ns 5th 2 e

of Market
Stewart Walter grocer h nw cor

Franklin and Common
Stigleman Calvin (Althofif &S.) h ws
Belle 1 u of 6th

MORGAJS & COREY represent an aggregate Insurance

STR

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

TAY

235

Still Jeremiah shoemkr sw cor Wall

and State
Still John hostler Piatt <fc Hart
Stilwell Mrs. Eliza W. h es Alby 1 n

of 6th
Stihvell James elk J. A. Hart h es

Alby 1 n ofGth
Stilwell John wks C, A. & St. L. R.R.

h es Alby 1 n of 6th
Stilwell Leander mason h nw cor

14th and Langdon
Stoddard Alexander blksmith bds

ns 7th 6 e of Belle
STOHR LAWRENCE blksmith es

Belle bt 4th and 5th h Beacon
Stokes Alfred blksmith h Front 2 e of

Easton
Stookey S. J. (Mauzy & S.) 14 2d
Storms George grocer ss 2d bt Henry

and Ridge
Strathman William h ss5th 3 eSpring
Strehle Joseph confectionery Piasa

2 s of 3d h same
Stretmatter Wunderlin mach h ss

2d bt Spring and Oak
Stringer N. painter h es Plank Road

4 n of 16th
Slroble Jacob lab h nw cor Sth and

Liberty
Strong Jacob (E. Smith & Co.) h

Greenwood near Alton
Stuetz Conrad plaster h ne cor 6th

and Ridge
Stutz John saloon h ns 3 3 w of Up-
per Alton Road
STUTZ LEONARD grocer cor 2d

and Washington h same {See card)
Sullivan Ann h ws Hamilton 2 s of

Marshall
Sullivan Daniel engineer h ws Wil-
liam 2 s of Bond

Sweetser Henry C. (Sweetser &
Priest) h es Belle 5 n of 5th

SWEETSER & PRIEST (Henry C.
S. Henry C. P.) lumber dealers ss
2d bt Henry and Ridge (See card)

Swift Henry' C. engineer office City
Hall h Upper Alton

TACKABERRY JOHN h ss 2d bt
George and Langdon

Tansey James P. es Piasa bt 3d and
4th h ns Prospect 2 w of Bond

Tansey John bds ws William 2 s of
State

I Tansey R. P. h nw cor 11th and

; George

iTapp Hugh h es Piasa n 13th

Taylor Cornelius H. Rev. Presbyter-
ian h ws State bt oth and 6th

{Taylor Elizabeth Mrs. dress mkr h
es Market 2 n of 3d

Taylor Joseph cooper h ns 2d bt
Geoi-ge and Langdon

Taylor William bds se cor 5th and
Alton

TEASDALE BENJAMIN book bin-
der 3d ne cor Piasa (See card)

Teeter Thomas lab h ns Union e of
Spring

Temple William H. painter ws of
Piasa 2 s of 5th h cor 6th & Easton

Templeton James W. (R. W Haw-
kins & Co.) h ns 6th w of Alby

Teters James saloon ss 2d 3 w of
Piasa h same

Teters Thomas bds ss 2d 3 w of Piasa

Thin John blk smirh h ss 5th 5 e of
Spring

Thomas Emma wks Wollen Mill

Thomison David lab h nw cor Belle
and 7 th

Sullivan John brakesman h ws Al- [Thompson George cigar mkr Vjds 2

by 3 n of 16th
Sullivan Michael lab h sw cor 4th

and Market
Sullivan Patrick h 3d bt Apple and

Plnm
Sullivan Patrick lab h es George 1 s

of 7th
Sullivan William elk se cor State

and 4th bds Daniel Sullivan's
Sutter John (Sutter <fe Borckman) 3d

bt Langdon and Henry h

George and Langdon
SUTTER & BORCKMAN (John S.

Charles B.) furniture dealers ns 2d

4 e of Langdon (See card)
Swan Peter carp h ss .3d 3 e of Henry
Swan George P. wks C. A. & St. L.

Empire House
Thompson James boarding house ns

Front bt Easton and Alton
Thompson William h w of State n

of Cliff
Thornton James h Plank Road opp

17th
Thornton James receiving elk C. A.

& St. L. R. R. Depot
Thornton Philip h es Alby n of 16th
3d bt j Thorp Emanuel machinist James

Patterson
Thrush James h ns 6th bt Ridge and

Spring
Timmins Thomas moch foreman

James Patterson's
Tinker Giles M. pattern mkr
Tinker Melvin A. pattern mkr

' ■ ne cor

R. R. carp shop
Sweeny Thomas lab h ns 7th 1 e ofJTisius Henry shoe mkr h
Henry | William and Park

Capital of over $22,000,000.

236

TRA

DIRECTOR r OF ALTON CITY,

WAC

Tobey James lab Hausou & Co.

Tobin Stephen marble cutter h ss 2d
3 e of Alby

Tom ay Jno!^ h ns 5th 2 e of Ridge

Tomlinson David G. blksmith h
Sempletown

TOMLIXSOX SAMPSON wagon
mkr cor 3d and Washington h
State n of Cliff

TOXSOR JOHN M. liquors and vin-
egar manf ns 2d e of Henry h sw
cor 6th and Cherry (See card)

Topping Marcus H. h es Market 2 e 3d

I Veach Harvey mason h ss Marshall
I 1 w of Hamilton
; Vincent Joseph barber h ns Cherry
I bt 2d and 3d

Vinegar Mrs. h ss Union 2 w Ridge
I Vinson Job barber h Orange cor 2d
j Vilmore Perfy Mrs. h ns3d 1 e Ridge
j Vogal Peter butcher wks Anton Fox
! h Middletown

IVolz Christian grocery se cor Ridge
! and 5th h sw cor Spring and 5th
! Vonderhuyden Gottfried teacher bds
ns 3d 2 w of Henry

baker bds John F.

Topping Jno. S. h 77 Belle 2 s of 7th ;Vonstein John lab h ss2d bt Walnut
-^ TOPPING BROTHERS A CO. (Mar- ! and Cherrv
^ cus H. T., John S. T., Gains Pad- jVoth William
« dock) hardware Ac. 25 and 27 2d j MuUers
2 {See card)

i Totten James teamster hWashington
* e of Common

^ Totten Joseph L. printer bds Salu nr
"] Washington

S Tracy Patrick lab h ns 2d e Market
■Jj Trammel Jacob brick mkr h es North
- 2 n of 6th

"^ Travner John plasterer h es Belle n
-i of 4th

5 Tremmel Moritz h Gth sw cor Vine
2 Trendall Joseph h ss 3d 2 e of Ridge |
~ Tucker Edward A. elk Quigley Brb.
& Co, I

Tuthill Pardon T. carp h nw cor 13th I

WACHTER JOHN teamster h ns
5th 4 e of Ridge

Wade Albert (Hathewav <fc W.) h
Belle bt 5th and 6th

Wade Edward P. teller Alton Bank
h ws Henry bt 10th and 11th

Wade Samuel h es Henrv cor 15th

Wade S. A Co. (Samuel W., Marshall
P. Caldwell) pork jiackers and pro-
vision dealers Front e of Alton

Wadsworth Wm. wks Woolen Mill
h nw cor Belle and 9th

Wagenfeld Christopher H. carp h cor
Alby and 12th

h se

and Langdon j Wagner Andreas stone mason

Tuthill George W. foreman Alton I cor Union and Liberty

Telegraph h 13th nw cor Langdon i Wagner John (Kleinpeter <t Wagner)

i h ns 5th 1 e of Liberty

UEBELHACK JOHN cooi)er h ss j Wal James eng h ns 2d 2 w of Cherry
2d bt George and Langdon Walder Louis carp li ss 3d 3 e Henry

L'hrman Edward h nw cor Henry hS'alker A. S. Kendall's bakery bds

and 2d ! Alton House

Ullrich Henry elk h w.s George bt | Walker William T. prop Yorkshire

Front and 2d | House h nw cor 2d and Alton

UUrichLouish ne cor 14th andGeorge jWalsh Jno. wks C, A. A St. L. R. R
LHm Lawrence cooper h ss 2d bt ! Walter Alfred mach h ss Sth 4 w of

Spring and Oak j Alton

L'nderbrink Joseph h es Ridge n 2d ! Walter Anna millinery

L'nger Louis blksmith h ss Union 4

w of Spring
Unitarian Church ne cor 3d and Alby
Ursaline Convent Mother Josephine

Bruding superioress 4th cor ^Vlton [Walter Leander
Utley Epiiraim tinner bds Franklin | Henry

House

ns 2d 3 e of
Langdon
Walter Benedict U. S. inspector of
liquors and tobacco us 2d e of State
h ns 2d 3 e of Langdon

carp h ss 3d e of

T7AAS ERNEST bds ne cor Henry
\ and Union
Vagentield Christopher carp bds ws

Albv 2 s of 12th
VanCleve Joseph W. teacher h es

Henry 3 s 8th
Van Waggoner Charles elk NeLson A

Haynor bds Alton House

Insure your Property and lAves with

Walter Paul h ns 2d 2 w of Henrv

WALTER VALENTINE dealer' in
musical instruments ss 3d bt Belle
and Stat<» h ss 9th 3 e of Henry See
card)

Walters Frederick h ns 2d bt Wal-
nut and Cherry

Walters Alfred mach Dunford &
Brooks

WAS

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

WHl

237

Walters Fred mach h ns 4th near

Henry
Walters Frederick sr broom mkr h

es Belle
Walton Isam barber h Plank Road

and ISth
Walton Jesse ss 2d bt Alton and

(ieorge
Walton Ramsej^ C. engineer h es

Union 8 n of 6tlx
Wupk's Adeline Mrs. h ne cor 5th

and George
Ward Edward carp M. O'Connor
Ward Patrick lal) h es Alby 2 n 9th
Warner Alexander h Spring se cor 2d
Warren Albert elk Andrew Warren

jr. bds Mrs. Hutchinson
Warren Andrew jr. lumber dealer

2d bt Oak and Walnut also Belle

11 of 4th res Warrensburg Wis.
Warren Virgil lumber dealer bds 2d

bt Oak and Warren
Washburn Elmer h es State 1 u of

Oak
Washman Winnefred Mrs. h es of

Piasa 3 s of 9th
Watkins Joab L. grain dealer State

n of 3d h ws Prospect 3 e of Bontl
Watkins William E. bds J. L. Wat-
kins
W^eaver Henry grain dealer h es of

State opp Prospect
Weaver James S. grain dealer bds

Alton House
Webb John grocer es State bt 3d

and 4th h same
Webb William W. eng h es Plank

Road 4th n of 17th
Webster F. W. wks Wollen Mill
WeVxster James teamster h ns 2d bt

Walnut and Oak
Wedal Adam h ss bth 3 e of Oak
Woerts Weirt shoemkr h ns 2d 2 e

of Oak
Weigler's Hall ne cor 2d and Henry
Weiner Henry h ss 9th 2 e Langdon
Weil A Pfeirter (R. W., E. P.^ boots

and shoes ss 3d w of Piasa
Weis Martin h ns 2d bt Henry and

Ridge
Weisbai'li Christ mineral water manf

h Milton Road opp Washington
Welch Michael lab h ns Belle n 7th
Welch Mi(;hael wksC. & \. R. R. h

ne cor ItJth and Market
Welch John harnessmkrG.D.vSidway
Welch Patrick labh secor Front and

Henry
Welch Pachard teamster h es State 4

nof Blutt"
Wells Samuel H. shoemkr h sw cor

Mill and Summit

MORGAN & COKEY

Welsh John baggage master h es

Henry 2 s of 8th
Welsh Michael quarryman F. Shelly
Wendt Frederick grain dealer ss

Short h Mill nw cor Summit
Wendt George carp h wsEaston 2s 6th
Wenzel Philip shoemkr h se cor Lib-
erty and 5th
West <jeorge W. h es Cherry n 2d
Wholan .John quarryman h es Plank

Road 2 e of 18th
Wholan Timothy grocer hState n end
Wheelock Hiram h ss 5th nr Oak
WHEELOGK, PENDLETON <fc CO.

[Hiram W., George P. Harrison

Johnson] builders and planing

mill cor 5th and Piasa (>See card)
Whipple J. [P. B. Whipple ct Co.] h

Chestertteld 111.
Whipple Perley B. [P. B. Whipple

& Co.] h cor George and 12th
WHIPPLE P. B. <fe CO. [Perley B.

W., Jousia W.] dry goods, boots,

shoes, &c,, se cor State and 3d {See

card)
White D. C. Dr. dentist 3d nw cor

Belle bds Alton House
White Benjamin K. conductor C. A.

A St. Louis R. R. h ss 14th bt

George and Langdon
White Edward h es Henry bt 7th

and Sth
White John lab h se Cherry cor Sth
White Patrick lab h ns Union 4 e of

Spring
Whitehead James h es North 3 n of

Union
Whitemire Elizabeth h se cor Ridge

and Union
Wiegand Heniy bar tender ne cor

2d and Spring
Wilcox Larkiii fireman on K. R. bds

Piasa House
Wilcox Martha h ss 3d near Walnut
Wilcox James M. bds Martha Wilcox
Wilhelms Henry potter bds 6th bt

Oak and Walnut
Wilhelms Julius pottery ns 2d bt

Oak and Spring h 6th near Oak
Williams Charles F. printer Alton

Detnocrat bds Piasa House
Williams Daniel jr. at Piasa House
WILLIAMS DANIEL srprop Piasa

House (See card)
Williams Hez (Williams A Ha.skelli

h ns 2<1 1 e of Market
Williams James H. h ns Belle 4 w

of 7th
Williams Martin H. lawyer State

opp 3d
William Theodore painter h ns 3d 7

o of Henry

, 14 Belle iitreet, Alton.

238

WIS

DIRECTORY OF ALTON CITY.

YAG

WIDLIAMS MARTIN H. lawyer 2^|Woodrow Charles teamster h 14th bt

sw cor Alby

Alby and Market

Williams Samuel ss 2d bt Piasa and Woods James|A. [Ferguson, Woods

State I & Co.] h sw cor I2th and Alby

Williams & Haskell (Hez Williams iWoods Rodolph T. carp bds J. A.

A Sumner Haskell physicians and ! Wood's

surgeons office ns 2d 1 e of Market j Woodside Mrs. h ss 8th 2 w George
Williamson William cooper h ss 3d J Woodside Alex carp h nw cor George

bt Walnut and Oak j and 14th

Wilkinson Mathew miller h es State ! Woodside Mathew wks C, A. & St.

4 n of 4th I L. R, R,

Wills Jacob (Wills & Wise) h ns of i Woodside Wm. lab h ws George n 7th

Prospect 1) w of State { Wooldridge T.P, Mrs. h nw cor Wil-

Wills & Wise (Jacob W. Joseph W. I liam and State

W.) saw mill county road w end
Wilson Edward
Wilson George teamster h ns 2d bt

Spring and Oak
Wilson James wks Wollen Mill
Wilson James M. bds Martha Wilcon
Wilson Seneca M. h Sempletown
Winkleman H. jeweler bds Franklin

House
Winscott Benjamin P. elk Topping

Bro. & Co. h ws State 6 n of Bluff
Winter Henry butcher h ss 5th 5 e of

Liberty
Wise Felix J. elk Hatheway & Wade i Yager Johii H. lawyer Belle 1 n of

bds William bt 4th and 5th I 3d h cor 9th and Langdon

Wise John carp M. O'Connor bds I Yakel George saloon hns 5th e Ridge

Mrs. McGuire's I Yakel George [George Y, & Co.] h

Wise Charles P. lawyer ss 3d h es I Vandalianr Cemetery

World Rachel h ns Washington e of

Common
Wright Charles S. bkpr Alton Bank

bds State nr 3d
Wuerker Christian hai-ness mkr ws

State bt 3d and 4th h same
Wuerker Frederick gun smith W8

State bt Wall and 3d h 2d a George
Wyss Samuel saloon ne cor Ridge

and 2d h ss 3d 4 w of Ridge

YAGER ALBERT wks H. Slipe h
Henry nr 3d

State opp William
Wise Joseph W. (Wills & Wise) h ss

Bond bt Beacon and William
Wise Peler h ws State 2 n of Bluff
Wissore Henry auction and com.

ws State n of 2d h Fasten n of 6th

YAKEL GEORGE & CO. brewery

back of Cemetery [See card]
Yale Caspar F. scissore gi'inder h ns

5th 9 e of Ridge
Yasinski William A. cigar mkr bds
Alton House
Wissore William Z. T. elk bds Hen- I Yates Flenry C. wks H. C.G. Moritz

ry Wissore" s j bds 2d nr Alby

Withham Sarah h Thompson House jYocum Elijah mach h nw cor 7th and
Wizard Michael h ne cor 4ih and Alby

Market Young John h nw cor Belle and 7th

Wolf Ernst lab h ss Walnut n 5th i Young Wm. grocer es Belle 1 n 11th
Wolfer John cellarman Yackel & Co. 'Yuncker H. U. Rt. Rev. Cath Bishop

h at brewery ! h es State 2 n of Beacon

Wolford Albert G. painter h Easton

M bt 9th and 10th

irVEISERFRANK X. saloon ns 2d

CL( Woifoixl Margaret Mrs. h es Alby 2 [Li opp Citv Hall h ns 2d e Market

s of 6th
Woodman Edward salesman lumber

3'ard bds R. G. Perley's
Woodman Dan. P. [Perley & W.]

bds Alton House

Zeller Wm. tinner ns 2d bt Oak and

Spring
Zeuner Frederick elk Louis Haagen

Insure with the ILLINOIS

UPPER ALTON DIRECTORY.

AGN

BEO

ADAMS WM. R. Rev. Presbyter- | Belts Mary J. h ss Edward 1 e Oak p-
ian h Oak .sw cor Edward iBierbaum Ernst f h n of College '

Aebeuer Philip lab ss Edwai;fi4wof! Av near Toll Gate »

Manning j Blair Hannah Mrs. h ws Main 1 s ot ^^

Alcott Charles potter h ws Manning i Merchant hj*

nr Amelia IBoisanbin Marc bds ws Jersey 1 s ^

Allen Boone steamboat eng h ns ! of Brown <

iBostwick John H. elk F, Hewitt bds g
I Main 4 n of College Av j,^

iBostwick Mrs. Mary E. h es Main 4 ^
j n Merchant r*

Boyd Hiram lab h n e oor Amelia ^
I and Main
Bradely E.
John Kell

Cherrj' e Broadway

Arliurkle Henry farmer bds Locust
ne cor Liberty

Armstrong George lab h nsPowhat-
tan w Broadway

Atkins Jno. saw mill h sw cor Main
and Edward

Ayer Amanda A. teacher bds Wil-
liam Wrights

BACON bds ss College av 3 e
of Main
Baker James butcher h es Manning

3 s of Edward
Ball S. W. h Manning 1 n of Elm
Ballard Catharine h ss Mechanic 1 n

of Seminary st
Ballard William F. wks John R.

Cow^an
Baptist Church ne cor Seminarj' and

College Av
Barber Henry J. student h se cor of

Main and Walnut
Karler O. L. teacher Shurtleff College

h ns College Av 4 f of Main
Batchelder Caroline h Merchant 2 e

of Maine
Bates John blk smith h es Maine 1 n

of Brown
Hell James butcher h ws Manning

es of Edward
iU'll Williau. W. h es Manning 2 sof

Brown
Bex bow Richard M. J. P. and no-

tarj' public ns College Av h cor of

iJrown and Oak
Ben bow William lab h es Main 2 s of

Hunter
Bernard James underwriter h swcor

Amelia and Manning

Washington foreman

Brewer Mrs. Eliza h Maine 4 n of ^

Merchant '>

Boouer William repairer and scovir- ^

er h ss of Manning 3

Brooks Vaden h ns Locust 6 w of j-

Libert V
Brown Andrew wks John Cooper h £

ne cor of Main and Salu i

Brown Moses lab h Monticello Road

3 w of Manning ^

Bulkley Justus Rev. prof Shurtleff

College res, near College '^

Bundell Henry constable h Amelia,^

w of BroadAvav
[Bundoek Henry potter h ns College y
I Av 1 e of Seminar^' ^

i Bundoek John S. h nw cor Salu and £
I Seminary r'

Burnap Joseph surveyor h ne cor ^

Main and Merchant
Burnett James E. h ns Brown 2 e

Walnut
Burton Jno. P. fruit grower h ns '

College av nr Toll (iate
Burton Joseph fruit grower h ns

College av 11 e of Main
Butler Aaron h ss College av 7 e Main

CAMERON HENRY sexton h se
cor (Church and Walnut
Cannon Martha h ns Mechanic 2 eof
Main

oi'e-

Bernard Louis lab h Jersey 2 s of Carr George mill owner h ns Brown
Brown I eofSpaulding

MUTUAL Fire Insurance Compmiy.

340

CLO

DIRECTORY OF UPPER ALTON,

EDW

Carr Gilbert h ss College av e ofSem- Davis Mary A. Miss teacher bds ns

inarv st Garden 1 w of Manning

Carr Henry M. elk F. Hewitt bds IDay H. M. student bds ss College

Randle House
Carr Louis C. Rev. h ss College av 7

e of College
Carr Winslow A. 'bus driver bds

Randle House

Av 2 w of Manning
DeBow Robert mer h ss Garden 1 n

of Manning
Delaiio Hugh student h ss College

Av 3 e of Main

Carr & Cooper (George Carr, James JDelaney James barber ss Locust eol
Cooper) steam flour mill se cor i Liberty

S3 Brown and Jersey

Castle Orlando L. prof ShurtleffCol-

^ lege h College av 7 e of Main

-si Chapin S. Miss teacher bds Mrs.Pagis

Delany Thomas h ns College Av es

of Seminary
Depry Daniel T. carp bds ss College

Av 4 e of College

Chapman David W. pilot h nw cor Depry Frank brick mason bds sw
^ Seminary and Elm : cor EUm and Main

J^ Chapman Edmund h ss Mechanic 2 I Depry John carp h ss College Av 4 e
^ e of Main ! College

% Clark N. S. potter bds Grant House I Depry Robert brick mason h sw cor
« Clawson Louis J. h ss College av 2 e 1 Elm and Main

« of Main

3 Clay t' in George E. teacher h es Man-
^ ning G n of Merchant
r^ Clittb'rd Mrs. Elizabeth n of College
* ■ av nr Toll Gate
'5 Clough Samuel cooper h es Manning
^ 7 n of Merchant

Collet Jno. W. h ns Brown 2 w Man-
in

g Colonius Peter wagon mkr h nsSalu
* w of Broadway

J Comley Peter h se cor Salu and Main
t Cook Allen butcher ns Merchant 2 e
> of Manning

2 Coon D. Mrs. h nw cor Elm and
•^ Main

"l/ Cooper Charles stiulent bds ne cor of
^ Main and Salu

^ Cooper James T. miller h es of Man-
^ ning bt Merchant and Edward
^ Cooper John farmer h ne cor Main
-J] and Salu

y Cooper Leandei- J. assessor h ws of
^ Spauldiug 1 n of Edward
^ COWAN JOHN R. cabinet maker
vi Merchant near Main h sw cor of
h| Seminary and Elm
HI Coon John C. student bds ss Cherry
r' n of Maning

Detitiker Seymour butcher h ws of

Liberty 2 n of Locust
Diamond Margaret S. milliner sw

cor Main and Merchant
Drake D. H. student bds ss College

Av 2 w of Manning
Drape Louis gardener h ns Edward

5 w of Manning
Duff Hiram farmer h ns Cherry 3 e

of Broadway
Duff John T. steamboat capt h ns

Manning 2 n of Merchant
Duff Wm. L. farmer h ns Cherry 4 e

of Broadway

EDWARDS CYRUS hss Collegeav
3 e of College

Edwards Elias L. h ss College av 3 e
of College

Edwards Wm. W. farmer h ss Col-
lege av 3 e of College

Ehrler Louis boots and shoes Man-
ning bt Merchant and Edward

Elton E. N. student bds ss College
av 2 w of Manning

Elwell Joseph S. painter h ss College
av 3 n of Manning

Erwin Robert raft pilot h es Main 1
n of Hunter

FENKENKELLER JOHNS, coop-
er h es Main bt Mechanic andElm
Fenley James cooper ws Main 2 s of

Mechanic
Flaharty Jno. lab h ns Brown 4 e of

Walnut
Flamson Miller h Garden 2 w Man-

DxVILEY ABRAHAM butcher h
Amelia w of Broadway
Dailey Joseph stock dealer Salu 4 w

of Broadway
Dailey B C. teamster h ns Powhatta

1 e Broadway
Daley L. A. potter h ws Manning n

of xVmelia
Daniels Archibald L. farmer h ns

Elm 2 w of Seminary
Daniels Harrison Rev." h es Main 2 s

of Amelia

TJie ILLINOIS MUTUAL is a Home Company,

ning
Flowers Henry potter h nw cor

Broadway and Powhattan
Follett Eliphlet D. (Merrill & F.) bds

nw cor Amelia and Broadway

MADISON COtrNTY, ILLINOIS.

o
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XLIX

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H— MOEGAN & COREY, 14 Belle Street.

A GAZET-fElTR OF
IM:i»OR,TArVT TO

TRAVELERS, DROVERS & OTHERS

5'lie Undersigned has Permanently Placed

A STEAM \^71M \ FERRY BOAT

Between the city of ALTON, ILLINOIS, and the MISSOURI
POINT, MISSOUEI. It is the only Steam Ferry crossing the
Mississippi River between St. Louis and Clarksville, and is the

GREIAT GEHTRALi ROUTE!

Th.iough Illinois and Missouri. The undersigned has made this
his special business, and pledges himself to maintain the Ferry
permanently, Those specially interested in maintaining a ferry
at this point, ai'e respectfully requested to use their influence in
forwarding the enterprise.

ALTON. ILL. * M, C. BEBBY.

BENJAMIN TEASDALE,

BOOK BIJ^DER

Evi^ry descriptu^i of Book Binding executed in the best manner,
and equal to any in the United States.

iRTJj^xisro- j^jsr T> BiDsrr)ii>TC3-

FOR MERCHANTS AND OTHERS

-1@ AWW f'AllSMW M®t'WISll®«

MORGAN & COREY represent the Phcenix Ins. Company,

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
DEALER IN

r'm. ^^r*l

ALTON, - - . - ILLINOIS.

AIiTOn HOUSS

SALE STABLE,

Front Street f adjoining to the Alton House ^

i^LTON, - ILLINOIS.

DAIIiir STAG-K ImINZ:,

Leaves St. Louis each Afternoon for CoUinsville
and returns each Morning,

J. G« RAHSDESIaL^ Proprietor.

of New York, Assets $1,500,000.

LII A GAZETTEER OF

HAYDEN, PIERSON & Co.,

DEALERS IN

SHINGLES, LATH,

ARMSTRONG & PFEIFFENBERGER,

ARGHITEIGTS^

CONTRACTORS, BUILDERS,

AND

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS.

Place of Business on Fourth, bet. Piasa and Market,
Office, N. S. Third St., one Door from Piasa.

i^LTON, - - ILLINOIS.

J. a. PXJRDY,

IMattulaotiirei- ot

CARRIAGES,

BUGGIES, ROCKAWAYS

AND

Light Spring Wagons

OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
Repairing in aU its branches, done with neatness and dispatch, at reasonable rates.
BELLE STREET, BET. FIFTH AND SIXTH,

jijunoi^, - - - ihiXjUstois.

MOKGrAN & COEEY ref resent the Security Ins. Company,

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. LIIl

HAlTirVER e^ FERGUSON,

DKAI.ERS IN

FINE CLOTHING,

FURNISHING GOODS,
HATS CAPS ANB TBUNKS,

jf^urroisT, . - . iXjX.i]srois.

G. P. GILLHAM. EDWARD CLEAVER.

JS-, W. COR. WASH & BROAnWAY,

ST. LOUIS, - - MISSOURI.

:-0-:-

Rates Lower than any house in the cit^-. Convenient to all Railroad
Depots, Steamboat Landings, and open Day and Night.

J. A. NEININGER & CO.,

Manufacturers of all kinds of

^^^m^ Plug Tobacco;

^^j^^^ B HO ia ^^^f) Manufacturers and Dealers in

^P@^ SMOKING & CHEWIN(;

eiGAHS, flPBS, TOBACCO liOXES, KIC,

South Side Third Street, Next to Zee <t Chouteau's Hookstore,

A^LTON, - - - ILLINOIS.

0/ Neto York, Asseffs |!l,585,000.

LIV A GAZETTEER OF

P. B. ITITHIPPLEI dS: GO.^

Retail Dealers in Staple and Fancy

BOOTS & SHOES,

CORNER OF THIRD AND STATE STREET,

OPPOITE THE FRANKLIN HOUSE.

J. H. PIERSON & CO.,

DEALERS IN

SHINGLES, LATHS,

DOORS AND BLiINDS^

YARD, CORNER FOURTH AND STATE STREETS,
^i_.T03sr, - - iLXjiisrois.

DEALER IN

ErMiL

GJ^HOCERIES,

WHOLESALE DEALER IN

BUTTER i£ GHXSXSSE,

ALTON ... - ILLINOIS.

MOEGAN & COEEY represent the International Ins. Company,

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. LV

W. W. MARTIN. M. H. BOAI.S.

MARTIH A BOALS^

Maiiufactxirers of

kh, Doors, Blinds, and Boxes of Every Discription;

BUILDING CONTRACTORS;

MANUFACTURERS OF THK

For the Counties of Madison, Jersey. St. Clair, Macoupin, Monroe
and Randolpli. Also Dealers in

Second Street, below Henry,
ALTON, - - ILLINOIS.

Manufacturer of

SADDLES, BARMSS, BRIDLES, TRliMS, HORSE COLLARS, &().,

And Dealer in
Hides, Saddlery Hardicare, Coach Trimwinys. iSaddlers' and Shoe-
makers' Findings. Plastering Hair.

isro- lo SEOon^riD sti?.eet,
ALTON, . - - - ILLINOIS.

DEALERS IN

GENTS' FURNISHING (iOODS,

SOUTH SIDE THIRD STREET, OPPOSITE ROOT & PLATT,
ALTOJV, ILLIIVOIS.

of New York, Assetts $1,348,518.

LVI A GAZETTEER OF

D. D. RYRIE, Cashier. ISAAC SCARRITT, President.

STATE OF ILLINOIS.

IRAAC SCARRITT. M. H. TOPPIBfG, W. H. MITCHEL,!,,

D. S. HOAGLAN. JOHN I.. BLAIR, JOS. W. WISE.

L.. J. CI^AWSOBT.

Collections made throughout the U. S., and promptly remitted.

liEFEREIVCES :

METROPOLITAN NATIONAL BANK, - - - NEW YORK.
STATE SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, - - - - ST. LOUIS.

TRADERS' NATIONAL BANK, . . - . CHICAGO.

EDmrARD H. GOUIiDIHG^

No. 13 Belle Street, 3Iercantile Sail JBuildhig,
^LTON, ILLINOIS.

DEALER IN

PURE SILVER AND SILVER PLATED Vi/ARE,

SBTH THOMAS GI.OCKS,

GOLD PENS, SPECTACLES,

AND A LARGE VARIETY OF

Watches & Jewelry repaired by experienced workmen

New Sinp, Florence, and Wilcox &GW

THE BEST II>T XJSE.

Insure your Lives and Property with MOEGAN & COEEY.

HAG

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

JAC

241

Foster Alfred F. (Foster, & Hovcy Hobbs CJmrles student bds es Man-

ning 9 n Merchant
Hodge Wm. D. h ss College av 3 o

]Main
Howard Cyrus grocer cor Liberty

and Salu'h ss Salu
Howard Hamilton wirp h ne cor Lo-
cust and Liberty
Howes Oscar prof Sliurtleti" College ,^

h ns College av 10 e Main
Hubbard Jno. lab h es Main
Hubbard Wm. lab bds Main
'Hugh Elizabeth h ss Mechanic
I Humbert Frederick physician

College av
Hurlbut Amos lab h ns Brown
Hurlburt Thaddeus B. Rev.

master es Main h ns Manning

h es Main (5 n Marchant
FOSTER & IIOVEY Yellow and

Rockingham wai-e cor ^fain and

Merchant (See card)
Friend Christopher C. carp h es Main

1 n of Brown

GARRETT LOUISA h ns Salu w
of Broadway
Oarrelt Mary J. \vs Main 1 s Amelia
Gibson Robert student h ss 2

w Manning
Glass Mrs. h ne cor Brown and Wal-
nut
Goodall Edward potter ss Salu 2 w

of Broadway
Gorden Larkin whitewasher bds sw

cor Amelia and Broadway
Grant William J. Rev. Methodist h

ns Mechanic 3 e of Main
Gray Wm. E. builder nw cor Main

aiid ^Mechanic
Gritiin George W. student bds ws

Manning 2 n of Merchant
Griffith Mary Ann h ns Walnut 2 e

of Church st

HAGLEMAN FRED, h ns College
av

Haight Edward teacher bds ss Col-
lege av opp College

Hall Charles E. livery ns Manning
S s of Merchant h ns Mechanic

Hall James W. farmer h Locust w of
Broadway

Hall Wra. t). h ns Cherry 2 e Broad-
way

Hallam Ricliard h ns College av 3 w
of Manning

Harris Benjamin F. carp h ss Col-
lege av 6 e of College

Harris John butcher h ns Walnut 2
e of Church st

Harris Jno. S. student bds ss Wal-
nut 2 e of Main

Harrison Cnstle R.pottcr h ws Broad-
way 3 n of Amelia

Harrison Fii-ldingT. potter h nwcor
Walnut and Church

Harrison Miichtll cooper ss Edward

2 AV Manning
Hastings Jonallian J. farmer h ns

Elm 3 w Seminary

Hayes lub h ns Brown

Hewit Franklin dry goods cor Mer-
chant and Manning h Merchant

Hewit R. C. h Oak liw cor Edward

Hibbard Horace J. soap boiler h ws
Main 2 s Amelia

Hines W^m. E. artist es ^lain 1 n
Merchant h Jersey 3 s Brown

36— furnishing a sure idemnity in case of loss.

I— I

&
hw^

post ^

INGHAM JOHN E. student h ss >
College av 2 w Manning ^

JACKSOX WADE lab h ws Man- >
ning n Amelia ^

James Edward phys h es Manning jj
Jamison ^Nladison h us Mechanic J
Jetferson Albert blksmith h sw cor ^

Amelia and Broadway ^

Johnson Mrs. h ss Brownie Walnut ^
Johnson Anna Mrs. h ss Garden p^

Johnson Charles elk Boyle bds ss

Garden foot Manning ^

Johnson Henry C. bds ss Manning ff
Johnson James C. elk R. E. Lowe 2J
Johnson Jno. B. (fooper bds ss Garden ^
Joslin Milton E. phys h ns Walnut »

KECK CONRAD pottery bds John ^
Keck ^

Keck John merchant se cor Broad- jj

way and Salu '^

Kecii John jr. bds Randle House jj-
KECK & BROTHER (John K. jr., -

Conrad K.) pottery es Broadway td

<!or Powhattan (See card) D

Kendall H. N. cracker bakery b ^

Seminarv 1 n Mechanic
KELL JOHN stove and tin store es CC

Manning 2 s College av h Manning n

(See card) ^

Kelly Al)rain student bds ns Cherry ^
Kennedy Daniel wks .John Kell's T
Kirk Wm. lab h ns Locust Jl

Knoliin James C. stock dealer lids g^

(irant House -

Knostman Susan M. Miss teacher

LAPP ANDREW wagon mkr ns
Merchant 4 e Manning
Lappin Jonathan A. Rev. h Elm nr
Main

242

MCB

DIRECTORY OF UPPER ALTON,

NEO

Lamothe W. P. capt steamboat h ss

Edward 3 w Manniiii?
Lather Boyd mill owner h se cor

Brown and Manning
Lebold Nancy h Main ne cor Elm
Lehr Henry shoenikr ws Manning
Leonard Jno. lab h cor Manning and

Mechanic
Leverett Warren prof Shnrtlett" Col-
lege h ss College av i2 e College
Leverett Washington Rev. prof

Shnrtleff College li opp College
Liebokl George cooper h ws Main
Longden Seneca B.i)ainter h ws Main
Looniis Hnbbell Rev. h ss College av

3 e of College
Lowe Alfredi-I. elk R. E. Lowe bds

Jersey bt Brown and Edward
Lowe Cal farmer h e Brown sWalnnt
Lowe Jno. pslinter h ns Edward
Lowe Richard E. grocery nw cor

Manningand Merchant ii wsJersey
Lowe Wm. h ns Brown 1 w Edward

McBRIDE JAMES eng h ws Man-
ning li s Brown

INIcBride Samuel eng bds avs Man-
ning 2 s Brown

McMeinos Thomas M, plasterer h ns
College av 3 w Manning

McRej'nolds John h es Manning

McReynolds John H. h ws Locust

McReynolds Robert R. h Locust

McReynolds Samuel wks J. McRey-
nolds cfc Bro. bds ns Locust

MCREYNOLDS & BRO. (Robert &
John) blksmiths ns College av e
of Manning

Marsh Ebenezer prof Shurtleff Col-
lege h ws Seminary 1 n College av

Martin Van teamster h Main

Martin Henry elk Hewit's

iSIaranville Francis M. h ss College
av 3 e Main

Maxey Frank elk John Kell bds
John Kell Colts' Addition

Maxey J. A. farmer h Manning 1 n
Cherry

May Samuel wks Louis Ehrler res
Merchant nr Church

Meadows James teamster h ss Gar-
den 4 w Manning

Merrill Calvin J. ('Merrill & FoUett)
h nw cor Amelia and Broadway

MERRILL ife FOLLETT (Calvin J.
M., Eliphalet D. F.) stone pipe
manfrs ne cor Broadway and Ame-
lia {See card)

ISIessenger Asa stock dealer h ss
Walnut 2 e of Main

Messenger David laborer bds es
Manning 3 s Edward

Methodist Church se cor Main and

Broadway
Miller Elizabeth Mrs. h ws Main 4 s

of Mechanic
Miller Jacob h ss College Av 5 e of

College
Mills Bartlett H. editor h ns College

Av. 9 e Main
Mitchell Edward C. Rev, prof

Shurtleff College h Seminary cor

Walnut
Mortley Robert B. lab h es Spauld-

ing nr Edward
Murphj' Jeremiah h avs Manning 23

Brown
Murphy Robert M. (Mnrphy Bro.

ifc Co.)
Murphy Thomas R. (Murphy Bro.

ik Co.) h nw cor Brown and Jersev
MURPHY BRO. & CO. (Thomas R,

Robert Murphy, George Willis)
general store Merchant oe Planning

NEOLIN JOHN N. meat market
ns Merchant 2 c of Manning h
Amelia n of Brown

OLCOTT ANTOINETTA M. teach-
er h Walnut bt Church and Sem-
inary

Olcott Mary Miss teacher h Walnvit
bet Churcli and Seminary

Orton Oliver Oculist h ws Manning
2 n of Elm

Osborne Potter h Main 2 n of

Locust

Overfelt Peter h es Manning n end

PAGE JAMESON F. h ws Main
3s of Amelia
Pattison R. E. Rev. prof Shurtleff

College h ns College Av 8 e Main
Perkins Wilson lab h ns Locust 9 w

of Lit>erty
Piatt Joseph gardener h ss Mechanic
Post Office es Main 1 n Merchant
Presbyterian Church nw cor Oak

and College av

RANDALL ROBERT h ws Broad-
way 1 n Salu
Raudle Irwin B. justice of the peace
ws Main and prop Randle House
Randle Thonuis gardener h ws Main
Reader Wm. farmer h ns Locust
Real Ellen Mrs. h ns College av
Read D. D. Rev. pres Shurtleff Col-
lege h ns College av 5 e Main
Reed George L. h es Main
Renter Geoi-ge wks Leber's
Rice Joel T. h ws Jersey 1 s Brown
Rickson Caleb teamster h ss Brown

JPolicies are issued by the ILLINOIS

SAW

MADISON COUNTY. ILLINOIS. WAG 243

Rickson James welldigger ji ssBrown
Rodgevs E. phys bds Raiidle House
Roi^er.s Edward farmer bds .ss Col-
lege av e Seminary
Rogers Parmela iMrs. h s.s College

av e Seminary
Roloft" John plasterer h ns Mochanio
Root iMyron li ws Main 4.s Mechanic
Rojie Janios lab h es Manning
Rowes Stephen carp h ns College av

Rucker lab h ns Brown

Rimdell Henry P. teamster h ss

Blank 4 w Manning
Rundell Horace M. bds ss Blank st

SAWYER I-IUGH potter h es Main
6 n Merchant
Scott INIrs. J. h \vs Main 1 s Amelia
Scott Wade lab h Main 1 n Locust
Scoville James C. teamster h sw

Broadv^'aj" 2 n Amelia
Sergent R. H. boots and shoes ne

cor ^Merchant and Manning
Shott George carriage mkr h n Col-
lege av nr toll gate
Shurtlett' College se cor College Av

and Seminary
Sisson Henry 'H. student bds ws

INIanning 2 n of Merchant
Sissou John T. student bds ws Man-
ning 2 n of Merchant
Skinner Benjamin lab h ns Edward

4 w of Manning
Smith t;ari carp Broadway cor Salu
Smith Charles wks John Kell
Smith George h Brown e end
Smith James saddler h es Main 2s of

Merchant
Smith John farmer cor Broadway

and Hickory
Smith Mary J. Mrs. h ws Main 2s of

Mei'chanl
Smith Samuel cooper h ws Manning

2 n Mechanic
Stacy Peter lab h es Manning 5 n

Merchant
Stanley Jesse h es Manning 2 n Ed-
ward
Steingranat George h ne cor Main

and Walnut
Stewart Daniel farmer h ns Chei'ry

4 e Broadway
Stocker George R. h ws Manning 2n

Edward
Stone Joel toll gale keeper h ns Salu

w of Broadway
Stone Thomas E, h ns Salu w of

Broadwaj'
StreejDer carp h es ISIain 1 n

Brown
Summer Harvey S. harness mkr and

J. P. ss Merchant 2e Manning

|Swettenham George potter h ne cor
Brown and Manning

mHEUR

cooper h ss Brown

X 2 e Spaulding

Thom])son John prop. Grant House
ws Manning 4s Merchant

Tindall George gardener li ns Gar-
don 2 w Manning

Tindall Louis W. carp h ss Garden
o w of Manning

Tindall Mrs. Louisa H. h ss College
av G e Main

Tony David H. h ss College av

Turner Martin grocer ns Merchant
h sw cor Manning and Edwards

ULRICH & WIETFELD pottery
College av nr toll gate {See card)

VAX PRETERS JOHN farmer h
es Jersey 1 s Brown

WAGNER agt h ss College
av 4 e Main
Walker Mrs. seamstress h nw cor

Edward and iSIanning
Walker Henry L. boots and shoes h

es Main 2 n 'Merchant
Walker Louis shoemkr h necor Oak

and Edward
Warnack Fred. C. teamster h Semi-

narj' n Salu
Warnack John E. h Seminary st
Warnack George L. h Seminary st
Warnack Molly Mrs. h Main 1 s Salu
WARNACK dc SON (John E. and

George L.j stone ware pottery

Seminary n of Salu {See card)
Weist Peter blksmith h Upper Alton

and Monticello Road 5 w Manning
Welch Jno. harnessmkr h ws Man-
ning 2 s Edward
Welch Lucy Mrs. h ws Manning 3 s

Edward
Wells Lansing Mrs. h sw cor Elm

and Manning
WENDELL DANIEL F. carp h cor

Main and Mechanic
Wendell David cari) h sw cor Main

and Mechanic
Wendell Wm. PI. carp bds sw cor

Maiii and Mechanic
Weslej'an Meth Chapel ws Main
White Jno. B. teacher h ns Garden st
White Wm. lab h ns Edward
WHITTLESEY ELISHA broom

manfr h ne cor Chui"ch and Wal-
nut {See card)
Wilcox Carlos student h ss College

av 2 w Manning

3ITJTUALf from one to six years.

244 WIL DIRECTORY OF UPPER ALTON, WEI

Wilkersoii William F. potter h se

cor Main and Amelia
Willett Louisa A. teacher ns College

av 2 w Main
Williams Joseph potter Main st
Williams Milton lab bds Main 1 n of

Wilson Geort?e farmer h se cor Man-
ning and E'lward

Witt Joseph H. cigar nikr h 1 block
n College Av nr toll gBte

Wessweli student h ns Brown

3 e Walnut

Locust I Wright Jesse carp li es Manning 3 n

A Willis Gi-eorge coopering h se cor
Main and ^Mechanic
^ Willis George (Murphy Bro's. & Co.
<J Main
- Willis John elk Murphj^ Bros. & Co.

Merchant
Wright William R. cooper h sw cor
Walnut and Church

YARBREIGH EDMUND carp h
nw cor Brown and Walnut

^ (The following was received too late for insertion in its proper place on
'^ page 97.— Ed.)

M Illinois Mutual Fire Insurance Company Located at Alton. —
-g This Company was chartered Feb. 23, 1839, and organized April 4, 1839, by
:i the election of Benj. F. Long as President and M. G. Atwood as Secretary.
y The business was commencedon the purely mutual principle, without any
.sul)scribed capital. Each person insured became a member of the cor-
g poration, and gave a premium note for the estimated aggregate premiums
jH for six years, — live percent of this note was payable in advance, and the
^ balance made payable whenever the directors should deem the same
requisite for the payment of losses, tlie note being secured for this purpose
® by the property uisured. In October, 1859, the directors adopted the pre-
'% paid plan, recpiiring ten per cent, in advance, instead of tive, and giving a
■^ receipt for one year's insurance. At the expiration of the lirst year a re-
r£] newal receipt was sent for another year's insurance, and in like manner
\_, till the end of the term. No other assessment was made, except the ten
cS per cent, required upon tlie note at the commencement of each year.
^ Under this system sixty per cent, of the note was found amply sutiicient
K to pay all losses and expenses dui'ing the six years for which each Policy
GO was issued.

2; In Febiuary, 1861, the charter of this Company was amended by the
^ Legislature, removing several restrictions, and enabling the directors to
t_J adopt the stock plan of insurance.

^ In April, 1801, the Secretary, ^I. G. Atwood, was elected President, and
^ John Atwood was elected Secretary.

o This Company, since its organization, has insured property to the amount
y of over sixty millions of dollars; has paid losses amounting to over one
^ and a quarter millions of dollars; and on the first of April last had capital
=^ and assets amounting to §1,054,448.0' i. The annual income of the Company
g exceeds .';52iJO,000.

k^ The ohice of the Company is a neat and substantial building, 30x50 feet,
^ two stories built of brick upon a stone basement, stands in the centre
;v of grounds fronung 112 feet on Liberty street by 145 on Grove sti*eet, and
- cost over §20,000.
^ The following is a list of the present Directors and Othcers :

I>trcc(0J-6-.— Benj. F. Long, M. (r. Atwood, Robert Smith, Elias Hibbard,
John Atwood, L. Kellenberger. Samuel Wade, Henry Lea, H. W. Billings.
Lyman Trumbull, F. A. Hotimann, J. W. Schwepise, C. A. Caldwell,
M. H. Topping, JNI. G. Dale. Fresidenc—M. G. Atwood. /Secretary.—
John Atwood. Treaisurer. — L. Kellenberger. Counselor.— H. W. Billings.
General Agents. — John Blaisdell, L. Kellenberger, A. F. Pope.

Insure your Homestead tvith the Illinois Mutual*

Highland.] madison county, Illinois. 245

These parties accepted the proposition. The contract was entered into on
the 23d of September, 1836, to lay out the town of Highland on one hun-
dred and sixty acres of land on the north side of section five township
three north, range five west, nearly in the centre of the prairie. This town
plat took in three fine prairie mounds, wliich were ornamented by trees;
and towards the south-west, facing the town, a high ridge with a beautiful
grove stretched itself for nearly two miles distant, at some places rising
one hundred feet above the level of the prairie. The town plat contained
forty-five squares of twelve lots each. •■ Four lots in every square were re-
served for donations, to be given to any parties who would build houses
on them, according to certain stipulations.

Ill the summer of 1837, the Alton and Mount Carmel railroad was locat-
ed and contracts entered into by the State for the grading and bridging of
said road, and the work commenced between Alton and Highland.

On ihe 16th of September, 1837, the first lots were sold at auction. The
same year the first school house was built; and Joseph Suppiger, Fred-
erick Ryhiner and Caspar Meier received the donation of two blocks for
the building of a steam mill.

In 1834, a German Protestant Church was built of cut stone. In 1845,
the first Catholic Church was erected. In 1849 a brick edifice was built
for the German and American Methodist Episcopal Society. In 1854-5
the present large Catholic Church was erected in good style, and well
finished. In 1859, the French Evangelical Church was built mainly
through the energy of the Rev. M. Vulliet. The large public school house
was built mostly by private subscriptions, in 1855.

When in 1838, before any railroad was finished, the resources of the
State gave out and all the work on railroads ceased, the people were
much discouraged; hard times set in for this State, which barred further
improvements. By constant emigration this section of the countrj^ and
the town of Highland, kept nevertheless slowly improving.

About the year 1840 a new emigration to this part of the county, from the
Grand Duchy of Baden commenced. These people generally' arrived here
exhausted of means, but full of energy and willing to sutter all depriva-
tions. They generally settled north-east of Highland, and were mostly
Catholics. From all the german cantons of Switzerland, families can be
found settled on farms in every direction from Highland; they are also to
be found among the mechanics, merchants and laborers of the town.
INIost of these are Protestants.

Since 1848 a new population speaking the French language commenced
to arrive here. It is said that two hundred families of them are settled in
this part of Madison County. It is characteristic of this people that many

*Six streets running t-ast and west and nearly three quarters of a mile long were
named Washington, Pestallozi, Troxler, Zschokki, Franklin and Jefferson. Ten
cross streets named from trees ran north and south.

37—

246 A GAZETTEER OP [Highland.

families live on ten or twenty acres of land each, but as they cultivate
their soil with great care, and are in all things economical, they neverthe-
less prosper. The majority of these people came from the French cantons
of Switzerland; some came from Savoy, and others from France. A
French Baptist Church was built in 1860 on the north-west corner of the
north-east quarter of section twenty-four, township three north, range
five west. Rev. Francis Toulon is the pastor of this church. Meetings
are also held by the Waldenses.

As WINE cuLTtiKE is Carried on here to a considerable extent, it must be
stated that when Caspar Koepfli and his party arrived here, they had
brought grape-vinos from Switzerland, France and Germany. Also at
later times more grape-vines were received from Europe. But all experi-
ments with these failed, as the European grape could not endure this
changeable climate.

In 1843 Joseph and Solomon Koepfli brough the first Catawba grape-vines
from Cincinnati, and in 1847 they made the first Highland wine, which was
of excellent quality. Five acres were now set out by them with Catawba
grapes, and the years 1850, 1853, 1857, 1861 and 1863, were, as to quantity
and quality, good wine seasons. This wine compares favorably with any
that is raised at Cincinnati, or Herman. Among the largest vineyards in
the vicinity of Highland, are those held by Nicholas Ambuel, J. and
S. Koepfli, Henry Bosshard, Frederick Ryhiner, Mrs. Rilliet, heirs of
Joseph Suppiger, Adolph Glock and others.

In 1842 an attempt was made to introduce silk culture in Highland, but
tailed. At present a fine article of silk is produced, but only in small
quantities, by August Paghan.

On the first day of January 1855, Dr. Caspar Koepfli, at the advanced age
of eighty years, found in the midst of this settlement his last resting
place, and was accompanied to his grave by a large congregation of his
friends. He was fifty-seven seven years old (an age when others usually re-
tire from their labors) when he came to America to commence the work he
had in view nearly all his previous life. His motto always had been "man
can acquire whatever in reason and with perseverance he strives for." This
was the case with him. What he had struggled for was fully realized,
and it is the lot of few men to glance over their past life with more satis-
faction than he could feel. He had during his whole life been a fervent
admirer of America, and gloried in the conviction that America would
revolutionize the world in favor of democratic-republican institutions.

On the twenty-first of April, 1861, close by the side of Caspar
Koepfli, Joseph Suppiger, his nephew and co-laborer, was laid, when fifty-
six years old. He had been a man indefatigable in his work, and in sup-
porting whatever he thought the public and particularly the interests of
Highland required. As a Justice of the Peace he entered into the true
spirit of his office, and labored many years for the public. This good

Highland.] madison county, Illinois. 247

man will never be forgotten in Highland, and his example should always
be held up as a model to our youth.

On the 16th of April, 1863, Joseph and Solomon Koepfli by deed founded
a public park of thirty -one acres within a half a mile of the town of High-
land. It includes a tract of beautiful shaded vallej's and hills, w-hich
seem as if intended by nature for a park.*

The forty-five blocks of the original town plat of Highland have long
since been tilled up and improved. The houses are mostly built of brick,
with stone foundations and cellars. They do not generally stand In rows,
but all are surrounded by neat gardens where tlowers, shrubbery and
trees receive careful culture, giving the town a pleasant and rural aspect.f

Two additions to Highland have been made, one of a few blocks on the
north by Bernhard Suppiger, the other on the east and south side by the
old Company. The town now numbers seventy blocks.

The following includes the principal business of Highland : One steam
flouring mill capable of manufacturing three hundred barrels of flour per
day, a large distillery, one woolen factory, (which also produces finished
cloths,) and one factory of exclusive woolen goods; one soda, one soap and
one tobacco manufactory; one rope yard, two machine shops, one sash and
door factory, one tannery, four tin shops, four saddler shops, two gun
smiths, eight black smith shops, six wagon shops, six cooper shops, four
butcher shops, four bakeries, and one confectionery; two lumber and
three brick yards; two weekly German newspapers, the Highland Bote,
an organ of the American Sharpshooter's Society, and the Highland Union;
one banking house, fifteen dry goods and grocery stores; one hardware,
three clothing and three furniture stores; one book and music store, one
drug store, two millinery shops, two watch makers, seven taverns, one
marble cutter, five physicians and two veterinary surgeons; one lawyer,
and a good proportion of tailors, shoemakers, painters, masons, bricklay-
ers, carpenters, teamsters and laborers. There are two nurseries situated
in the vicinity.

In 1865 the town of Highland was incorporated by a special act of the
Legislature. Jacob Eggen, one of the oldest citizens, was elected first
Mayor. The population at present is about two thousand.

*These grounds well fenced and and laid ott" are now placed under the protec-
tion of the "Helvetia Shapshooter's Society." Under certain circumstances these
grounds are to become the property of the town of Highland, always to be main-
tained as a public Park. The celebrated National festival of the American Sharp
Shooters was held at this place, in May, 1865, attended by thousands of i^eople.
Also the celebrations of the 4th of July, and the festivals of all the schools, and
the diflerent societies, are held here from time to time.

+Two lithographic views have been published of Highland; the first a large
picture taken one half mile north of the town, by Mr. Boegle; the second a much
better representation, by Charles H. Seybt, giving a view of the town from the
South.

TROY.

The north-east quarter of section nine, township three north of the base
line, range seven west of the third principal meridian, was entered at the
U. 8. Land Ulhce in Edwardsville, Illinois, by the late John Jarvis, on the
10th of September, 1814. ■■ The date of tlie entry does not indicate the time
of its tirst occupation and improvement. Several farms in the vicinity
were occupied and improved long prior to the year 1814, but the general
government had not brought them into market.

Eauly Skttlbbs of Troy Pbkcijjct — Most of whom are dead, a few

survive, and some have removed to other parts : —

Titus Gragg, Isaac K. McMahan, Thomas Bolton,

John Jarvis. Robert McMalian, jr., James Downing,

Joseph Eoorman, Thomas S. M(;Mahau,

Abraham Vanhooser, sr. Andrew Moore,

Al)raham Vatihooser,jr. John C. Riggin,

V^alentine Vanhooser,
Henry Peck,
Daniel Reece,
Joshua Armstrong,
William Robinson,
Jolj Robinson,
.Tosiah Caswell,
George Cluirdiill,
William Howard,
William Vineyard,
Rev. Jesse Ren fro,
Cleveland llagler,
Benjamin J. Hagler,
Andrew Stii*e,
William Hall, sr.,
John Hall,
I'ooert McMahan, t
Noali Hall,
Lj'man (iillett,
Joseph Snodgrass,
Jonathan Denton,
Silvanus Gaskill,
David Gaskill,
Jacob Gragg,
William F. Purviance,

Dr. Thomas Baker,
Calvin McCray,
Horatio McCray,
Rev. Samuel Wood,

of Downing' s Station,
David Hendershott,
Field Jarvis,
Samuel Vincent,
Anderson Smith,

Durham,

Piiisi,

Rev. Alexander Conlee, James Simmons,

John Coniee,
Isaac Conlee,
William Hayes,
l>avid Moore,
Gaines Moore,
Henry Hall,
William Hall, jr.,
William Kingston,
Samson King-ston,
Baptiste St. John,
Rev. Rivers Cormack,
Stephen Dewev,
William Beard,
Jubilee Posey,
Matthias Handlon,
Israel Turner,
John Riggen,
Milton Hall,
William W. Hall,
George Bolton,

Andrew W. Waddle,
Hardy Warren,
Walter Denny,
J(}hn Robinson,
Isbac Clark,
Giles Kelley,
G. W. Kerr,
Elijah Renshaw,
Harry Riggin,
James Newell,
James Riggin,
Whiimill Harrington,
John Harrington,
Nicholas Russell,
John Painter,
Henry A. LangstafT,

Gardner,

Jesse Rountree,
Andrew Black,
James Watt.

*Weare indebted to Hon. Gkobge Chuiichill for the accompanying sketch of
Troy.

fROBEKT McMahan, Esq., one of the early settlors of Troy Precinct, depart<'<l
this life in the year 1822. The following paper, read before the Troy Lyceum in
1855, by Hon. George Chukchill, but not heretofore published, gives a true ac-

Troy.] MADISON county, Illinois. 249

In 1818 the central portion of the present village of Troy was known by
the name of "Columbia." It contained a horse grist mill, owned by Mr.
John Jarvis, a dry goods store, kept by Mr. Stephen Dewey, afterwards
known as a leading citizen of Fulton County, a tavern, kept by Joseph
Eberman, and a verv few dwelling houses.

Soon afterwards— probably in 1819— James Riggin, afterwards a citizen
of Lebanon, and l5avid Hendershott bought the town site, comprising ten
acres, and gave it the name of Troy, Mr. Riggin lived in the village at
that time, and Mr. Hendershott in the country. Harry Riggin, James

count of the massacre of Mr. McMahan's wife and four of his cliildreu, and of the
captivity of himself and eldest daughter by a party of Indians, on the 26th of Jan-
uary, 1795.

SIXTY YEARS xVQO.

Sixty years ago Illinois contained a mere liandful of white inhabitants. No
steamboat had ever disturbel the .surface of the western waters; no canal was
thought of; no railroad was invented; no electric telegraph had been dreamed of.

Yet the venerable author of the "Pioneer History of Illinois," after describing
the mode of living in the "American Bottom," adds: "I do not believe that any
happier people existed anywhere tlian in the American Bottom, for twenty years,
from 1790 to 1810. These were the pahuy days of the American Bottom, and such
a feast and flow of good feelings, generosity, and most of the virtues that adorn
human nature, as were experienced in the American Bottom, rarely exist in any
country."

The same writer places "the golden age of Illinois" between the years 1732 and
17.5i, and says "at no subsequent period will the people enjoy the same happiness."

All this merely seems to show that the writer felt happier when he was young
and ardent and full of bright hopes and anticipations than when he became old
and had enjoyed the fame ami tlie honors hoped for in youtli, and had discovered
that they were "nothing but vanity and vexation of sjHrit." '-Old men always
imagine, as they advance in life, tliat the morals of the people grow worse, and
fraud and dishonesty increase."

Tlie venerable Robert Lemen, in a communication to the "Pioneer" of Jan. 8th,
18;V), speaks of the troubles of the same "palmy days." Says he : "The tomahawk
and scalping knife were our continual dread. To use the words of the Prophet
.leremiah, 'We got our bread by the peril of our lives, because of the sword of the
wilderness.' Thus it was with the greatest difficulty we procured the necessaries
of life, laboring with one hand, while in the other we held' a weapon of defence;
our food and raiment being of tlie coarsest kind, and scanty withal. No coffee
nor wiiisky, without which numberslcannot live in these days of plenty." * * *
"Our currency consisted of deer-skins— three pounds being equal to one dollar in
silver; anl they were a lawful tender. Our amusements were the contemplation
of better days. We had no minister of the Gospel; our manner of worship waS
to assemble on the Sabbath, read the Scriptures, and sing a few psalms or spiritual
songs. We had no schools."

Tlie danger of attacks from the hostile savages was so great that the whites were
compelled to build forts, or stations, as they were called, for their mutual defence.
Mr. Robert Lemen informs us that his "father with a few others, perhaps not ex-
ceeding twelve families, were under the necessity of collecting in a small fort,
called Pigott's Fort, about nine miles below Cahokla, at the foot of the blulf ad-
joining tlie Alississippi Bottom, as a safeguard against the hostility of the Indian
tribes, whose murderous arms were uplifted against us." Afterwards they "re-
moved and forted at New D..-sign, a place selected by the late Capt. Joseph Ogle
-and others, ixs suitable for that purpose, being surrounded with excellent timber

250 A GAZETTEER OF [Troy.

Riggin, G. W. Kerr and Calvin McCray were among those who sold mer-
chandise at Troy in its early days. Horatio McCray kept a house of en-
tertainment for travelers.

About the year 1836 Josiah Caswell, Esq., laid out the town of "Mechan-
icsburg" on the east half of the north-west quarter of section nine, town-
ship three north, range seven west, which has become merged in the town
of Troy. Several other additions have also been made tothe original town
plat.

Troy was in rather bad odor with the surrounding farmers for many
years, and its growth was consequently slow. It was a long time before

and water." (This place is in the present County of Monroe, on elevated land, and
commands a view of the Mississippi and Kaskaskia Rivers.)

Sixty years ago an Irish schoolmaster, rejoicing in the name of half-penny,
taught school at the New Design. Ho was the third wlio taught school in Illinois,
his predecessors being John Seely and Francis Clark.

Sixty years ago the 2fith of January last a tragedy was enacted about three miles
from New Design Station, in which two persons, for many years resident in tlie
vicinity of Troy, were compelled to endure the keenest sufferiugs.

The story has several times appeared in print, frequently wltli some inaccura-
cies, and always with tlie omission of some important circumstances.

Robert McMahan, Esq., a native of Virginia, emigrated from that State to
Lexington, Ky. At Crab Orchard. Ky. he married Miss Margaret Clark. In 1793
he removed to Illinois and settled near tlie New Design.

The settlers being apprehensive of attacks from straggling parties of Indians,
Mr. McMahan, in 1794, resided in a house of Mi\ James Lemen's, sen., near the
Station. In the same vicinity resided Mr. Peter Carterline and Mr. Benjamin,
Ogle.

But, desiring to improve the land which he had selected for his farm, and hop-
ing to escape an attack, or to repel it if made, he afterwards removed to his im-
provement in the prairie, about three miles from the station, and out of sight of
anyother house.

He made prei>arations to defend himself and family against an attack. He had
a rifle; and only a week before the tragedy, he run two hundred rifle balls. He
also had a blunderbuss charged with six charges of powder and nine balls,
'"When you hear the report of my blunderbuss," said he to his friends at the sta-
tion, "you may be certain that I am attacked." The door of his house was so
constructed that it might be strongly barred, and port holes were made in the
walls through which he might shoot any who should attempt to ascend to the
roof. On the fatal 26th of Jan. 1795, Sir. McMahan went out to hunt tor his oxen;
when he perceived that his horse, which was confined in a pen, appeared to be
frightened. He cast his eye over the prairie in every direction, but saw no enemy,

A lone hickory tree, one hundred and flfty j-ards from his house, had been blown
down the j-ear before while in full leaf, thus furnishing a convenient hiding place
for an attacking party; but, unfortunately, Mr. McMahan did not think of there
being a deadly enemy ensconced within that convenient covert.

He entered his house, but had not been there more than two or three minutes
when tour Indians, frightfully painted black and red, entered the house, two by
two, saying "Ban jour! bonjow :"—[goo<\ day! good'daj^ !] They stood motionless
a few s^'couds, when one of them attempted to take down Mr. McMahan's rifle
from the hook.and Mr. McMahan took down his blunderbuss; but his wife took
liold of it, and begged her husband not to resist, as she hoped their lives might be
spared if they submitted peaceably, but otherwise theyj would be killed. The

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MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 251

a school was kept or the Gospel preached at stated times within the limits
of the town. At length meeting-houses, or churches, were built, and
sometimes occupied as school-houses. The Independent Order of Odd
Fellows erected a hall at the corner of Center and Main streets, the lower
story ot which was occupied as a school-house for seven years. This hall
is a very neat frame building two stories high and painted white.

Subsequently a large two story brick school -house was erected upon a
lot at the corner of Clay and Hickory streets, very near the eastern
edge of School District No. 2. This edifice is 52 feet 10 inches by 28 feet 8
inches on the outside, exclusive of the vestibule, which is 8 by 12 feet on

Indians then seized the bluaderbuss, and wrenched it from his hands. Every one
then made for the door. Mrs. McMahaii ran half way around the house, when she
was shot in the left breast, and scalped. Mr. McMahau was then pulled back into
the house, thrown on the floor, and Ills hands pinioned close behind him, with
deer sinews. Sally McMahan, his eldest daughter, then less than nine years old,
remained in the house, and saw one of the Indians knock her brother and two of
her sisters on the head with the poll of his tomahawk. It was a light blow, only
sufficient to stun them. This Indian was proceeding to open the cradle wliere lay
a temale infant, only one month old, when Sally ran out of the house, and once
around it, when she was also seized by him.

The Indian who committed the murders was supposed to be of the Miami tribe.
The other three were Pu-taw-wahs, a-s they call themselves, or as they are com-
monly called by the whites, Pottowatomies.

Three of the children were scalped. It was said that the infant was not scalped,
but my informant stated that the Indians displayed Ave scalps when they camped
at night, and she supposed they took two scalps from the head of one of the mur-
dered children, and left the infant unscalped. It has also been stated that the
infant was unhurt, and died of starvation: but my informant learned from a
woman who was present at the burial, that there was a gash in its cheek.

The Indians took from the house such articles as they wanted, packed a part of
them upon Mr. McMahan, one of whose hands was untied, so that he might carry
his load; and with their captives, left in haste for their home in the north-east
part of Illinois. Mr. McMahan meditated an escape, taut did not make known his
intention to his daughter. The first night of the journey he saw no chance of
escape, as the Indians had tied him very securely, and liad taken away his shoes
and hat, and part of his clothes. But during the second night ;he quietly slipped
off the cords from his limbs and body, and was about to rise, when he perceived
that one of the Indians was awake. Waiting till the Indian was again asleep, he
made his escape, after trying in vain to get possession of his shoes. In the dead
of winter, without shoes, without food, and with scanty clothing, he left his
daughter ^^^th her captors, and endeavored to make his way to the New Design.
He lay out one cold night, making his bed of leaves under a large fallen tree,
which was held up from the ground by its branches. Here he was partially
frozen, but the next morning resumed his journey. He now had the pleasure of
meeting a friend in the person of Col. Samuel Judy, who gave him the necessary
directions, which he pursued, and reached his home just after his wile and four
children had been committed by their sympathizing neighbors, to one common
grave. He prostrated himself upon the grave, exclaiming, "They were lovely in
their lives, and in their deaths they were not divided."

The massacre took place on Monday, and the burial on the succeeding Friday.
A small dog belonging to Mr. McMahan dally visited the residence of Mr. James
Lemen, sen., and endeavored, by whining, to inform the people of what had hap-
pened to his masterjB family. But for several days they did not comprehend the

252 A GAZETTEER OF [Troy.

the inside. The house has two rooms below and one above. The lower
story is 12 and the upper story is 13 feet high. The lot has recently been
fenced on two sides with substantial palings. The cost of this edifice is
unknown, being variously estimated from $5,000 to $11,000.

CHURCHES.— Methodist Episcopal Church.— This is a frame build-
ing, thirty-four by twenty-four feet. The house had a steeple and a bell.
The former has been taken down, and the latter is out of place. It is said
that the house was erected by certain of the world's people, and presented
to the Methodists. At the proper times, it is usually occupied by zealous

dog's message; one authority says not until old Mr. Judy had discovered the dead
bodies and reported the fact at the Station.

Let us now return to the Indians and their remaining captive. Tliey pursued
their course and reached the home of the Pu-taw-wahs, south-west of Lake Mich-
igan. Sally McMahan was here transferred to an Ot-taw-wah Indian, who had be-
come a cliief of the Pa-taw-vvahs, and whose wife was a sister of the three Pu-taw-
walis who liad been concerned in the massacre. The name of this chief was Suk-
ko-nok, which being translated means Blackbird; but among the whites lie went
by the name of Leturneau. Here the Indian women cultivated their gardens and
"truck patches" with a neatness worthy of commendation and imitation— no t
permitting a solitary weed to grow therein.

In 1795, General Anthony Wayne, sometimes called "Mad Anthony," obtained a
great victory over the Indians in Ohio. This was followed by the Treaty of
GreenevlUe, by which the Indians engaged to bring into the white settlements all
the captives in their possession. In accordance with the stipulation, in April,
179G, Suk-ko-nok took Sally McMahan down the Illinois and Mississippi, in a
canoe, and landed at Cahokia, and delivered her to the wliite people. It being
court time, a great many people were present. Suk-ko-nok made a spechto them
in which he said that he ha I no hand in the massacre; had paid a considerable
sum for the captive, and had brought her a great distance into the white .settle-
ments. He therefore appealed to the liberality and sense of justice ot the wliite
people to make him just compensation. A subscription paper was drawn up, and
circulated, and one hundred and sixty-four dollars subscribed, and that amount,
in goods was advanced i,o Suk-ko-nok by Mr. Ar-un-del, a merchant of Cahokia.
"Bill," a slave of Mr. Marney, of the American Botiom, was a few weeks after
the massacre of Mr. McMahan's family carried away captive by two of the Indians
engaged in that transaction together with two otlier Indians. Bill was never
restored to his friends; but it was reported that he was poisoned by his misstress,
to prevent his restoration according to the Treaty of Greeneville.

Robert McMahan married a second wife, and raised a large family. He resided
many years in Ridge Prairie, south-west of Troy, and died in the year 1822, aged
.sixty-three years,

Sally McMahan was boni March 9th, 1785; was married to Mr. David Gaskill, and
raised a large family. She lived in Ridge Prairie, during the greater portion of
her life. Towards the close of her life she removed to the city of Alton, where she
dieil on the 2.3tl of January, 1*50, in tlie sixty-fourth year of her age. To her I am
indebted for such of the facts stated in this memoir, as occurred in her presence.

In Gov. Reynold's account of the above transaction it is stated that two daugh-
ters of Mr. McMalian were led away captive; and no mention is made of Mr. M.'s
preparations for defence. It is evident, however, that if he had seen the Indians
before they entered his house, he could have defended himself successfully until
the report of his blunderbuss would liave brought him assistance from theStation.

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preachers, and large audiences. Rev. Jesse Renfro is a local preacher, in
this vicinity.

Presbyterian Church. — A frame building, twenty-four by thirty feet.
The following are among the ministers who have occupied its pulpit for
stated periods. Revs. William Chamberlain, Thomas Lippincott, J. R.
Dunn, Calvin Butler, John Gibson, Lawson A. Parks, Socrates Smith,
James B. Darrah, Caleb J. Pitkin and William Ellers. Elders, John
McKee, Dr. Franklin A. Sabin.

Baptist Church. — This is a frame building, forty by thirty feet, erected
in the year 1848. The following are among the minisiers who have at

stated times occupied the pulpit. Rev. John M. Peck, Harris,

Elijah Dodson, Elihu J. Palmer, T. W. B. Dawson, John Padon, John H.
Mize and W. D. Ross. Deacons, A. W. Waddle, Lyman Barber, Wm. A.
Wilson. The Sabbath School has eighty-five scholars.

Lutheran Church— Erected in 1865, is thirty by forty-five feet, and is
fourteen feet high to the eaves. It has a steeple and a bell. Cost of the
latter, at New York, two hundred dollars. Rev. Mr. Wagner, Minister.
Frederick Zenk, Gerhard Struckhofi", Herman Take, Elders. Services in
the German language. John Paul Grosse, teacher of a German school at
the Lutheran Church.

The Town of Troy was incorporated in 185."), under the general incor-
poration Act, and in 1857 under a special Act of Incoporation.

The corporate bounds of Troy include the north-east quarter, and the
east half of the north-west quarter of section nine, township three north,
range seven west.

Streets in Troy. — The streets running nearly east and west are the
the following, beginning with the northei-n-most street; Clay, Market,
Charter, Plum, Center, Oak and High streets. The streets running nearly
north and south, beginning with Border street, on the line between the
north-east and the north-west quarter of section nine, township three
north, range seven west. Border, Washington, Main, Kimberlin, Hick-
ci-y, Webster, Ash anil Char<roal streets.

Board of Trustees. — lohn Shomleflfel, President; William II. Hen-
derson, James M. Se3-bold, Samuel Rawson, M. M. Armstrong, Calel)
Johnson, Clerk; Andrew Mills Police Magistrate.

Troy City Mii.i.s — T. A. Throp <fc Co., proprietors. Mill four stories
high — fortj'-six Ijy seventy feet; of brick, and has four run of stones.
The capacity of the mill is forty thousand barrels of flour per annum.
Cooper shoi5 attached, one hundred by twenty-six feet, with fifteen coop-
ers employed.

George Milbank's Steam Flouring Mill— brick — three stories higli, and
has two run of stones. This mill does a largo and profitable business.

254 A GAZETTEER OF [Troy.

Troy Steam Saw-Mill, with circular saw. John. B. Padon proprietor.
This mill went into operation in the spring of 1866.

There are four general stores, three physicians, two tailors, two boot
and shoe makers, one tinner, five carpenters, six blacksmiths, one sorgo
manufacturer, three wagon makers, two saddle and harness makers, one
plasterer, one hotel and four grocers.

Troy Election Precinct comprises township three north, range seven
west, and sections 32, 33, 34, and such parts of sections 35 and 36, township
four north, range seven west, as lie west of the west fork of Silver Creek.

One citizen of Troy Precinct was elected to the House of Representatives
of this State in the years 1822, 1824, 1826, 1828, 1830 and 1844, for terms of
two years each, and to the State Senate in 1838 for a term of four years.

Two citizens of Troy Precinct have respectively held the office of Sherift'
of Madison County for terms of two years.

One citizen of Troy Precinct is at this time a Representative in the State
Legislature from the district composed of the Counties of Madison and
Bond.

This is the Banner Precinct of the Union party — giving a larger Union
majority in proportion to the number of voters than any other precinct in
Madison County.

Churches tn Troy Precinct outside of the Village of Troy.—
Mt. Gilead M. E. Church, on section 11, building of brick. Mt. Zion M. E
Church, on section 19— a frame building. A Roman Catholic Church,
on the south-east quarter of section 27— services in the German language.
A Presbyterian Church, (brick,) on the line between sections 33 and 34 —
services in the German language.

OTHER TOWNS.

MARINE

Is a flourishing village upon the St. Louis and Highland Stage Route,
twenty-three miles north-east from St. Louis and tAvelve miles east from
Edwardsville, the county seat. The settlement was commenced in 1818
between the east and west forks of Silver Creeks by Isaac Furguson, R.
P. Allen and Elijah Ellison. The settlement is large and spreads over an
undulating rich and beautiful prairie, well watered. Captains Allen and
Blakeman came in July, 1819. The first frame house was erected by James
Ground in 1820. The first meeting-house for public religious worship was
built in 1821. Its use was not confined to any particular denomination ;
and it was also used as a school-house. The Rev. John M. Peck was
among the first who held religious services in it.

Captain Blakeman built the first grist mill in 1825, and the first saw mill
and distillery were built by Thorp &. Bowman in 1826.*

The town of Marine was laid out by Welch and James Breath, in 1834,
on section sixteen of townshiiD four north, range six west, and the first
house in the village erected by them the same year.

The first church whs erected in 1845. The Union Presbyterian Church
was built in 1854; the Roman Catholic Church in 1S60, and the Lutheran
Church in 1865.

Marine contains three large general stores, three school-houses, two
grist mills, and mechanics in abundance.

BETHALTO.
Is situated on the St. Louis, Alton and Terre Haute Railroad, eight miles
north-east from Alton. According to the census taken July, 1865, it then
had a population of five hundred and fifty; at present it may be safely es-
mated at six hundred and fifty*. There are six religious societies: Baptist,
Catholic, Cumberland Presbyterian, Christian or Campbellite, Lutheran
and Methodist. Of these the Catholic, Lutheran and C. Presbyterian have
church buildings; the latter being just completed at a cost of over 34,000.

*Ainong some of the hardships of the earliest settlers here was the repeated fail-
ure of their crops for some reasons unknown. The wheat raised in 1823 was very
unhealthy, causing nausea and vomiting when eaten in any form. The weevil
destroyed a large part of the wheat in 1825, and in 1829 the corn crop failed.

256 A GAZETTEER OP [Venice.

There is one agricultural implement and grain warehouse, one drug and
two general stores; also a plow shop and a large flouring mill with a ca-
pacity of manufacturing three hundred barrels of flour per day.

The surrounding country is timber on the south, west and north, and
prairie on the east. The country is underlaid with a fine vein of coal that
is being extensively mined by the Madison County Coal Company, an or-
ganization that employ a large number of miners and ship from three to
five thousand tons of coal per month. There are also other parties en-
gaged in mining in this vicdnity.

VENICE

Is a post village, located on the oast bank of the Mississippi, opposite
the northern portion of St, Louis,— four miles from the Chicago, Alton
and St. Louis depot, and about eighty rods north of the line between
Madison and St. Clair counties. There are two general stores, one drug
store, one hotel, five blacksmith, one plow and two wagon shops. The
village being located in the "American Bottom" is surrounded by a coun-
try of unsurpassed fertility; its productions finding a ready market in the
city opposite.

The site of the village of "Old Venice," formerly lying immediately
west, is now almost entirely washed away by the waters of the Missis-
sippi. It was at one time a place of considerable business, being the cen-
ter where several stage lines made connection. Mr. Robinson, a
former resident of St. Louis, and father of Henry Robinson, Esq., of
Venice, was one of the principal stock holders of the first ferry that run
between St. Louis and Old Venice.

There is one common school in the vicinity, and the M. E. Society hold
weekly meetings in a public hall.

A ferry connects the village with St. Louis, having two boats that
make two trips each hour. Tlie tracks of both the C, A. & St. L. and
St. L., A. &, T. II. Railroads pass through the village. Population about
three hundred and fifty.

MORO

Is a post village in the south-western part of township 6, 8, and on the
St. Louis, Alton and Terre Haute Railroad. Eight miles east and two
miles north from Alton.

There are also the villages of Pkairie Town, in the western part of
township 6, 7, and Dorsey, in 6, 8, on the St. Louis, Alton and Terre
Haute Railroad.

MOULTONVILLE.
Is a small post village in township six north, range six west, in the

Alhambra.] madison county, Illinois. 25t

north-east part of this county. It contains two churches— Campbellito or
Christian and German Lutheran— and one school house. There are also,
one blacksmith, two carpenters and one shoemaker in the place.

ALHAMBRA.

This is a thriving villiage with a population of about two hundred, and
is situated in township iive north, range six west; eighteen miles north-
east of Edwardsville. It contains a good hotel, one general store,
one grocei-y, two wagon shops, two blacksmith shops, one carpenter shop
and one school house.

GREENCASTLE
Is about one third of mile distant from Alhambra. There are in it, one
church, two hotels, one store, one steam flouring mill, one wagon shop
and one blacksmith shop. The Post Office is at Alhambra.

NEW DOUGLAS
Is a small post village, in township six north, range seven west, and
about thirty miles north-east of Edwardsville. It has one general store,
one saddle and harness shop, together with a number of mechanics and
laborers.

Madison County Agricultural Society,

At a meeting of the farmers of Madison County, convened at the Court
House in Edwardsville on Saturday, February 9th, 1822, Micajah Cox,
Esq., was elected to the Chair, and George Churchill, Esq., Secretary.

On motion of Mr. Coles it was unanimously

Resolved, That the members of this meeting do form themselves into an
Agricultural Society.

Resolved, That a committee be appointed by the Chairman to draft rules
and regulations for the government of the Society.

Edward Coles and Paris Mason were appointed accordingly and reported
rules and regulations.

The Society proceeded to organize by the election of officers, after which
the following resolutions were adopted :

Resolved, That a piece of plate of the value of five dollars be presented
for the most approved essaj^ on the best mode of pickling and preserving
pork, and pointing out the cause of the ditt'erence in value between New
England and Western pork.

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A GAZETTEER OF

Resolved, That a premimn of similar value shall be given to the person
who shall make the best specimen of malt liquor, not less than thirty
gallons.

Resolved, That a premium of similar value be presented to the person
who shall present the greatest number of wolf scalps, not less than five,
taken by himself within the limits of Madison County.

Resolved, That a premium of similar value be presented to the person
who shall manufacture the best piece of linsey-woolsey not less than
twenty yards.

Resolved, That a premium of similar value be awarded to the member
who shall raise a j^ear old lamb which shall produce the greatest quantity
of wool.

Resolved, That a piece of plate of the value of three dollars be awarded
to the person who shall make the greatest quantity of proof spirit, not
less than thirty gallons, from a given quantity of grain.

After which the Society slept with most of its founders until 1854.

It is to be presumed that the efforts of the first Society were successful
in placing Western pork on an equality with that of New England, West-
ern pork raisers having ceased their complaints; malt liquor is working its
way to eminence without public encouragement; whisky is not xveak;
wolf scalps have ceased to be currency,'and there are several flocks of fine
sheep in the connty.

On Tuesday October 31st, isr)4, a number of gentlemem assembled at the
Court house in Edwardsville, and formed themselves into an Agricul-

The following Statistics of Ma'
published since the printing of

Improved land in farms, acres..

I'nmiprovedin farms, acres

Cash value of

Farming Implements value of.

Horses, number of

Asses and Mules, number

Milch Cows, number

Working Oxen, numljer

Other Cattle, number....".

Sheep, number

Swine, number

Live stock, value of

\Vheat, bushels of

Rye, bushels

Corn, busliels

Oats, bushels

Tobacco, pounds

Wool, pounds

Peas and Beans, bushels

Irish Potatoes, bushels

.Sweet Putatoes, bushels

Barlev, bushels

Buckwheat bushels

drchard Products, value

Wine, gallons of

Mavliet garden, pi-oducts val of

Buttei-, pounds of.

Cheese, pounds of.

Hay, tons ot

Grass Seeds, bushels of.

lison County, for 1860, are from the Department
the tables in pages 13, 14, 19, &c.

167,059

96,816

?6,9.J2,957

S2i8,0)il

8,727

1,245

7,548

972

13,795

4.708

39,200

S1,I43,064

343,862

83.5

1,498,92.5

185,927

1,275

12,261

^70

286.046

973

7,236

1,540

*40,4.36

744

.?8,a58

308,049

7,654

19,579

1,143

Bees-wax, pounds of 472

Honev, pounds of 11,847

Manufactnres, home made val. 82,106
Animals Slaughtered, value of. $366,5.50

Farms 3 to 10 acres 33

10 " 20 " 99

20 " 30 " 770

" 50 " 100 " 7.S1

" 100 " .500 " 3a5

" 500 " 1000 " 6

Value Real Estate S12,901,ft>5

Value Personal $ 4,166,873

Total S17

Families number of

Churches Baptist

Accomodation

Value of property

No. Seats.

Cliristian
Episcopal
Lutheran
Methodist
Presbyterian
C. Presbyterian
Roman Catholic
Unitarian

800

6.50

5,ft50

3,600

400

3,.508

650

,068,528

5,591

2,200

821,000

2,900
11,000

5,300
47,500
36,400

5,000
60,800
16,000

Total 42 15,458 $205,900

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

259

TTTRAL, Society, adopted rules and regulations for future government, and
elected Thomas Judy President; Jacob J. Barnsback and four others Vice
Presidents; W. T. Brown Treasurer; John A. Prickett Secretary. The So-
ciety purchased ten acres of land near Edwardsville; had the same suit-
ably enclosed, and erected two sheds, fifty feet in length each, and a suf-
ficient number of stalls and jjens for the accommodation of stock and
articles to be exhibited, and held the first annual cattle show and fair on
their grounds on September I3th, 14th and 15th, 1855. Number of entries
for exhibition three hundred and sixty. The list of premiums offered
amounted to eight hundred dollars. Very few premiums w^ere claimed
by exhibitors, the majority of them donating their premiums to the Socie-
ty. From the Secretary's rejjort it appears that the expenses at the close
of the fair including the price of the land and improvements was ^1,472 Sii;
receipts up the same period §1,211 00.
At a meeting of the Society held at Edwardsville, April 1st, 1857, it was
Besolved, That this Society do avail themselves of the provisions of the
Act of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois, approved February
8th, 1857, entitled, "A general Act for the incorporation of County Agri-

ASSESSMENT OF COAL— MADISON COUNTY, 1865.

Dunford, Thos

Evans, Wni

Jones & Co

Job, Z. B

Kourtkarnp, A ,

^[onahan, James

Mitchell,

McAlany

McAualej- & Delaney

Maloy. Henry

;M;idlson County Coal Co.

PuUen & Hudson

Robertson

Rutledge, J

Smith, Hugh..

Spencer, John

Taylor, D

Tavlor, Peter

Tavlor& Co .-

White, D. &Co

1282

Total*

Ritter, H

Wonderley & Bro .

Delenne, A

Steiger, Joseph

Totalf..

115

100

974

130

2728

22.5 300
120 70
147 173

80 52
56

1027 102 109

123 i 134

350!

167 187

3277

3155

252

244 135 195
100 181 4
17S 236 211
3f>5 523; 468
..I

259 124

3821

52, 28

201

4400 3400

773.»..

81 i 70

80] 30

121' 363

432

41
SO 32

277 3671

199!

72 44,

483

15
207
568' 815

30, 131
285 144

220i 70 90

142
192
257

2865 4963 4391 4060 5703 '7198 5266 6690 6996 7181 8007 4828

187
4572

99
3876

355
211

liW

3.5.57

35
200
112
275

223
3861

42
365
l;30
339

8&4
48

ia5

7.58

734

257

8fl2

337

112

401

2021 114
383 2.50

585 3W

40 51
127 114

2.30 167 165 1.39

811 87

182 113
160

423 200

154

173
365

*Total during the year in the North half of Madison County 68,14^^

tTotal during the year in the South half of Madison County 4,179

Total during the year in the whole of the County, (Tons) 72,327

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cultural Societies," and that our organization shall be conducted in all
respects in conformity with the conditions of such act.*

The 4th Annual Exhibition of the State Agricultural Society was held
at Alton, September 30th, and October 1st, 2d and 3d, 1856.

The Madison County Agricultural Society hold their Fairs annually,
on the grounds which are located within one mile of the Court House in
Edwardsville and comprise about fifteen acres. They are enclosed by a
neat and substantially built fence; the eastern and southern sides of the
enclosure being occupied by a beautiful and densely shade grove. The
grounds are provided with three wells, that alford an abundance of excel-
lent water; and also a tine pond that has been found of much practical
value, besides adding largely to the beauty of the locality. The mana-
gers of the Society have from time to time constructed such necessary
buildings with all suitable improvements and surroundings as to make
these grounds very handsome, as well as of much utility to the Agricul-
tural interests of the coimty.

Alton Horticultural Society.t

This Association, according to its records, originated in "a meeting of
the friends of horticulture," held at Alton on the 12th of November, 1853,
of which meeting Timoth3' Souther was Chairman, and James E. Starr,

'Transactions Illinois State Agi'iculturnl Society for 18.58-9, page 145-46.

tin a letter to the Alton Horticultural Society, Mr. Q. Churchill says : "Of the
'earliest orchards,' I recollect cue on section 12, 1 3 n, r 8 w— formerly owned, and
jirobably planted by the late Robert Seybold— now owned by F. Kohler. Another
on section 4, t 3 n, r 7 west, formerly owned by Titus Gragg— now owned by John
( '. Rigging. Another, on section 18, 1 3 north, r 7 west, formerly owned by the late
Robert McMahan, Esq. Another, in t 3 n, r 9 west, near the site of the old Mill,
consecutively linown as Rabb's, Wilt's and Hertzog's. There were other early
orchards, but I do not distinctly remember their location and ownership."

l-'rom a paper read before tlie Alton Horticultural Society, July 6th, 186.5, we ex-
cerpt the followinu: "The first fruit trees planted in tliis county, so far as I can
learn, were seedling apple trees, set by Samuel .Judy on his farni in section 5 of
township 3, 8, about 1802 or 180.3. A few of these trees are said to be slill living.
On the premises of M. C. Gillham, in section nine of township 4, 9, and of Samuel
Squire, in section 6 of township 3, !), are pear trees that may be still older. Those
of Mr. Squire have been estimated to be a hundred years old. I do not know how-
ever that any permanent settlements of that age were ever made in the countj'.

I do not know of many grafted tree being planted before 1820. A specimen of
Latly apple planted in 1819, on the farm now owned by D. A. Ijanternian in section
19 of township 5, 8, is the oldest within my knowledge.

In township o, 8, orchards of improved varieties were planted '^y John Collet,
Emanuel J. West, and Gershom Flagg not far from 1820. Messrs. Collet and West
procured trees from the State of Nt?w York. Mr. Flagg from John Smith, of
Greenville, Bond county. The latter planted three hundred seedlings in the
spring of 1822, and about two hundred trees of Kirkbridge White, Kambo, Pryor'.s
Red, Peiinock, Pennsylvania Red Streak, Newtown Pippin, Rawles' .Tanet, Gilpin

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 261

Secretaiy. E. S. Hull, John Atwood and Jas. E. Starr were appointed a
committee to report a Constitution and By-Laws, which they did at a sub-
sequent meeting, held in the Common Council room on the 19th of No-
vember, and the following persons were elected officers : — E. S. Hull, Pres-
ident; C. Howard and S. Y. McMasters, Vice-Presidents; X. Johnson
Corresponding Secretary; James E. Starr, Recording Secretary, and J.
Atwood, Treasurer.

The Society, during the first 3"ear of its existence, as appears from its
records, was wide awake and industrious, and examined and pronounced
upon a large variety of fruits, some of which are now unknown, and are
being sought for trial.

The second year began with the election of Henry Lea as President,
Chas. Howard and T. Souther, "Vice-Presidents; J. E. Starr, Correspond-
ing and Recording Secretary; and John Atwood, Treasurer, Mr. Starr re-
signed his position and A. S. Barry was elected in his place. January,
February, March and April of 1855, there appears to have been no meet-
ings. The Society voted at the August meeting to hold an exhibition on
the 30th, but whether they did so is not on record. We learn from other
sources that a very flue exhibition was made.

The third year James E. Starr was elected President; B. F. Long and J.
McMahan, Vice-Presidents; E. S. Hull, Corresponding Secretary; John
Atwood, Recording Secretary, and A. S. Barry, Treasurer. This was on
the 10th of November, 1855, December there was no meeting, but tnere-

etc,, in the autumn of the same year. Some of these trees are still living,
although a good deal damaged by the winter of ia55-(». The grafted trees have
been equally hardy and long-lived with the seedlings. The Pryor's Red has en-
dured the best of any variety. Jlr. Collet and Mr. West planted among other
varieties Lady apple, Newton Pippin, Gilpin and Janet.

The "Western Ploughboy," an agricultural paper published at Edwardsville
during the year 1831, acknowledges the receipt of Large Romanite (Pennock)
apples from Gov. Bond and Gershom Flagg, and of Belleflower Apples, Quinces
and Pears, (Grey Butler) from J. W. Collet.

In the same paper is the advertisement of Collet and Masson, the first nursery-
men of whom I have any documentary facts. Mr. Collet was an Englishmen, and
Mr. Masson a French-Swiss, and tiieir fruit trees wei'e probably to a larger extent
than those of their contemporaries, of foreign origin.

Masson came to the country with Mr. Talon, also a French-Swiss, and had a
small nursery on Mr. Talon's farm, (now owned by Stallhert, on section 22 of 5, 8.)
He removed thence to Mr. Collet's farm about 182.5, and thence to the farm now
owmed by Thomas Jones, in section 8, about 1832.

George Barnsback also ha<l a nursery at an early date.

The oldest ornamental deciduous trees of this region are Black Locusts. The
seeds of this were planted in the prairie sod, about 1820, by Gershom Flagg.
These tree, about a dozen in number, are still living. The largest measures, at
three feet from the ground, nine feet and one inch in circumference, or nearly
three feet in diameter, and about seventy leet in height. A Cottonwood tree
planted 1819, now about dead, mea-sures four feet in diameter. An American
Chesnut of which the parent seed was planted about 1836, now measures fifty-four
inches in circumference, but is unhealthy, as are all the Chesnut trees I have seen

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after they were held with tolerable regularity. The Societj^ purchased
this 3'ear the American S3^1va, in six volumes, and removed to the Insur-
ance Office, in Middletown.

The fourth year the officers of the last were re-elected on the 11th of
October, 1856. A large delegation was sent to Decatur to assist in organ-
izing our present State Horticultural Society, and an invitation and a
guarantee of $500 extended to the Northwestern Fruit Growers' Associa-
tion, to meet at Alton in 1857. In June, 1857, an exhibition of Flowers,
Fruits and Vegetables, was held in the hall of the Iliinois Mutual Insur-
ance Company, which appears to have been a success.

At the fifth election on the 12th of September, 1857, A. S. Barrj' was
elected President, F. Humbert and B. F. Long, Vice-Presidents, J. E.
Starr, Recording Secretary, E. S. Hull, Corresponding Secretary, and
George Barr^', Treasurer. During this month the hist meeting of the
Northwestern Fruit Growers' Association was held at Alton, and on the
lOtli of October the minutes of the hist recorded meeting of the Society
under the old dispensation conclude with the omnious words : — "It was
ordered, upon motion made and approved, that the President and Record-
ing Secrefeirj' be a special committee to audit and pay all demands against
this Society growing out of tlie contract with the X. W. F. G. A. so far as
the funds of the Society would ptxy the same."

The Society was reorganized on the 30th of Maj', 1863, after having re-

iu this county, except those planted on or near the river bluffs. I attributed this
difference to the subsoils, that of the bhiffs being more porous than that farther
inland.

The earliest successful planting of ever-grcens, with the exception perhaps of
cedars, native to the Mississippi bluff, was about 1836 or 18J>7; when B. Arnold
brought from the East some Norway Spruces, &c. Of these, Robert DeBow of
Upper Alton, and Mrs. Paddock, in section 3, township 5, 8, received specimens,
and others were set out on Mr. Arnold's place, now owned by Mr. Hoffmeister,
The Norway Spruce at Mrs. Paddock's measures forty-one inches in diameter at
three feet from the ground, anil is about tliirty-five feet high. A WMte Pine on
the same grounds, planted about 1838, measures forty-eight inches in circumfer-
ence at three feet from the ground."

Dr. Lc)ng, at tlae same meeting in referring to Ihc letter of Mr. Churchill, said;
"The orchard of Mr. Sej-bold, thirty-two years ago, was old and decajang and he
thought it might be older than that of :Mr. Judy.' He added that Dr. F. Humbert
of Upix^r Alton, first introduced dwarf pear trees, twenty-six years ago."

Mr. (Mvin Kinder said he first saw the two pear trees of Mr. Squire, now near
Naineoki Station, in 1823. Tliey appeared tlieu about forty j-ears old. Tlie fruit is
not large, of fair quality, and very abundant. Near Cahokia, in 1831, he saw pear
trees of perhaps twice the age; so old that it seemed probable that they were
planted about the time of the first settlements by the French in 1683."

In 1829 or 30 Mr. Charles Howard obtained some peach seeds from a Sir. Titch-
enal, which he planted on block one in Alton. Of the trees which grew from them
he transplanted one to his farm near Greenwood, and afterwards to his present
farm, where it is still a living fruit-bearing tree. It may not be amiss to state the
fact, as we learned from Mr. Howard, that at one time, manj' years since, a single
peach from this tree was sold in St. Louis for two dollars.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 263

mained dormant between five and six years. B. F. Long was elected
President, H. G. McPike and W. C. Flagg Vice-Presidents. George Barry-
Corresponding and Recording Secretary, and A. S. Barry Treasurer.

In January, 1864, E. S. Hull was elected President, J. Huggins and H.
N. Kendall Vice-Presidents, W. C. Plagg Secretary, and C. W. Dimmock
Treasurer. The Society in March began to meet at the houses of members,
a plan which has been attended with eminent success, and is growing in
favor as it becomes better known.

In January, 1865, C. W. Dimmock was elected President, James E. Starr
and Jonathan Huggins Vice-Presidents, H. G. McPike Secretary, and
John M. Pearson Treasurer. Mr. Dimmock being unable to serve, W. C.
Flagg was elected in his place at a subsequent meeting.

The foregoing facts have been collected from the President's address of
January 4th, 1866, during the course of which he remarked :

"Turning from the past to the future of our Society, I see every reason
for encouragement and continuous effort. We have awakened and foster-
ed a renewed interest in Horticulture — the poetry of Agriculture — in our
midst. Fruit growing is largely on the increase. The suburbs of Alton
are changing from stump-dotted commons to terraced vineyards. The
majestic bluffs that tower along the Mississippi for twenty miles above are
changing their old forests for blooming orchards, with their red and golden
fruit. New men of intelligence and culture are being added to our ranks,
and the old pioneers are encouraged and hopeful. Abroad we find we have
an honorable name as a living, energetic and intelligent Society — a repu-
tation which we should all strive to make and keep good."

Madison County Te£W3hers' Association.*

In pursuance of a public call a meeting of the Teachers, School Officers
and friends of Education in Madison County, was held at the Methodist
Church, in Edwardsville, on Saturday January 16, 1858, for the purpose of

*The following items respecting the schools of this county were, per request,
communicated to the publisher by W. P. Eaton, Esq., County School Commiss-
ioner.

'Reynolds relates that amongst the Frencli settlers of Illinois instruction was
imparted to the children tlirough tiie efforts of certain benevolent old ladies who
went from house to house for that purpose.'

"So far as can be ascertained the first public school was opened in the present
limits of Madison County, at Casterline's School House in township 3, 8, in 1801 or
180o, by one James Bradsburry. This pioneer continued in his place for one year,
dispensing knowledge to the children of the settlers, who evinced their apprecia-
tion of the same by flocking in from a large circle of country.

"A school house (a log cabin) in ancient times stood at the foot of the bluff half
way between Judy's and Wm. B. VVhilesides; but more than half the time it was
not occupied. This house was built in 1814.

A school, however, was taught in Mr. Judy's door-yard two years previous to
that date by Elisha Alexander. Mr. Thompson initiated the "cabin" into its

264 A GAZETTEER OF

formins a Teachers' Association. A committee was appointed to draft a
Constitution, and the following officers elected. President, Wm. Harden
of Alton, Vice Presidents, Henry Wing of CoUinsville, and E. M. West of
Edwardsville; Recording Secretary, W. J. Ela, of Edwardsville; Corres-
ponding Secretary, James Newman, of Alton; Treasurer, M. G. Dale, of
Edwardsville; Executive Committee, M. G. Atwood, of Alton, ;H. K.
Eaton and Joseph H. Sloss, of Edwardsville. The first meeting was ap-
pointed to be held at Edwardsville, on the fourth Friday of April, 185S,
when a very interesting and profitable session was held. The subsequent

uses. This was during the l^st British war, and the inhabitants of that neighbor-
hood participated in that struggle, more particularly against the Indians. Ac-
counts of many a sharp contest victoriously ended by their friends inspired the
youth with a martial feeling, which one morning led them to barricade the cabin
door against "the master." after brave but ineffectual attempts to cai-ry the posi-
tion by storm, he sounded a parley and received the surrender of the garrison af-
ter promising a treat.

Mr. Yancy succeeded Mr. Thompson, and after him, in 1816, came Mr. Enlow,
who taught part of a term of six months. Benaiah Robinson, a pupil of Enlow's,
completed the unexpued term of the school.

There once stood a block house on the farm of James Gillham, on the sand ridge
in township four, nine, and during its occupancy by the neighboring famiUes in
1813, a school was opened in one of the cabins by Mr, Vache Clark, In the follow-
ing year tliis school was conducted by Micajah Cox— the next teacher who appear-
ed'in that locality in 1817 and taught twenty-one months, closing in the spring
of lS2it. Not till uiue years after did he have a successor in that neighborhood,

A school was taughtin IS-JO or 10 about two and a half miles south of Edwards-
ville, and continued at intervals for some years afterwards, during which time it
was frequently dispersed by rumors of Imlian inroads.

As early as this period a school is supposed to have been kept in the Six Mile
settlement, that being one of the oldest in the county.

James Renfro had a school under his charge on a Mr. Moores place near the
south line of the county. This was m 1810 or 11.

Jesse Renfro taught the first school in township 3, 7, in 1821 or 5, at "the Old
Gilead Church." During the last year of his labore there in the capacity of
teacher, he had forty pupils under instruction for six months, and for his services
and the books which he had contracted to provide, he received one hundred dol-
lar, a little over sixteen dollars Y>eT month.

The above nientioned, so far as can be learned on hasty iuquirj-, were the first
schools in the oldest settlements. As districts became populated the necessity for
schools began to Ijc lelt, and while in the beginning but one school house might
be seen in a towusliip, four or five are now thought insuflioient to properly accom-
modate the cliildrt-n of the same ten-itorj-.

All records prior to the creation of the office of State Sui^erintendent of Public
Instruction and County School Coramissionei-s contain little more than account.-
of funds received and paid out or of copies of petitions to sell lauds.

From the reoort of 189) it will be seen that in the twenty-four townships there
were 122 schools with an attendance of 69«>3 pupUs; 61 per cent, of the children ot
elli<^ible age in tlie county, requiring the seiwices of 173 teachers. Average time
taught during the year was seven months and a half. Total amount expended for
aU school purposes S39,819.

In 18&J there were 119 pubhc schools in the county, attended by 923.5 scholars, 80
per cent, of number between 6 and 21 years of age, requiring 190 teachers, and a
total expenditure of S39,432 for their maintenance.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 265

meetings of the Society liave not been deficient in eitlier particular, and
tlie work wliich has been accomplished for the County, by this and other
agencies of the "friends of education," is highly honorable to both, as will
be seen by referring to the statistics of Educational matters.

Earthquakes, Tornadoes, Etc.

Earthquakes. — Shocks of earthquakes have been experienced in this
region at the following times, as appears by notes in Mr. G. Churchill's
Meteorological Register, commencing in the year 1831 :

"July 31, 1831, 6 o'clock a. m.; Jan. 4, 1843; July 2, 1851, 10 o'clock 20 min.
A. M.; April 4, 1855, between 8 and 9 o'clock p, Jr.; Oct, 8, 1857, 4 o'clock
A. M.; two shocks June 6, 1S62, 10 o'clock 50 min. a. ji.; May 29, 1865, 6
o'clock 43 niin. a. m.

In 1811, the year of the celebrated earthquakes which had their seat at
New Madrid, Mo., shocks were felt more violent than any since experi-
enced in this region. It was humorously remarked by some of the old
settlers with v.iiom I conversed that certain persons, whom they named,
"had been shaken into the church by the earthquakes."

Remarkable Hurricane. — May 17, 1838, p. m., a violent hurricane, ac-
companied with heavy rain, occurred, which prostrated nearlj-- all the
fences running east and west within its patliwaj^.

HaiIi Storm. — An extraordinary hail storm visited townships three and
four north, in range seven west, on the afternoon of July 24, 1854. One of
the hail stones was picked up and weighed immediately after the storm.
Its weight was one pound. There were on the ground a vast number of
hail-stones quite as large, though the majority of them were much
smaller. Roofs were greatly injured; some of them having to be renewed.
Fruit and foliage and the smaller boughs together with patches of bark
were stripped from the trees The fences hmg bore the marks made upon
them, while turkeys, hens, and geese, in iHany instances, were killed by
tlie falling hail-stones.

Tornado. — "The most distructivo storm in this section of country which
has occurred within the memory of nian broke upon our city on Satur-
day evening, and in twenty minutes destroyed property to the amount of
many thousands of dollars. No lives however were lost, and very few-
persons in the least injured,

•-"The German Catholic Church built last year, at an expense of about
$9,000, is almost a complete wreck, the basement and a jiart of the upper
front wall alone standing. The steeple was blown off the Episcopal
Church. It is said the Church is almost a total loss, the walls being very
much sprung and cracked. The Church cost about ?12,000. The organ

*Froni the Alton Courier June kh, 1880,

266 A GAZETTEER OP

is ruined: Tlie steeple was also blown from the Methodist Church. The
roof was considerably injured by the fall, and the interior is also some-
what damaged. Loss $3,000.

No loss in the city is commented on with more and warmer expressions
of sympathy than that of the Democrat Office. The building, jiresses,
engine, stock and all is a complete wreck, thfe entire loss must be at
least $8,000. The house of D. Simms was also completely crushed by the
falling steeple of the Methodist Church. It was worth $1,800.

Over one hundred houses throughout the city Avere damaged, and the
loss of property was estimated at §200,000."'

Floods. — In 1844 a great and destructive flood swept over the American
Bottom, doing an immense damage to property. The Mississippi rose
this year higher than ever before or since, and laid a large part of the
coantrj' under water. Others followed in 1851, and again in 1858, but of
less extent.

ExpLOSiox OF THE PowDER MAGAZINE.— Although this county has
since its occupation by the white man been hitherto fortunately free from
volcanic eruptions, yet in the night of June 20, 1840, the site of Alton City
Avas shaken by an artificial "Earthquake," the recollection of which is still
fresh in the memory of many of the older citizens. The account of it here
presented is from the Telegraph, .Tune 23, 1840, and was written by the
late Judge Bailhache.

"A little before twelve o'clock on last Wednesday night the citizens of
Alton were aroused from their slumbers by an explosion incomi^arably
1 )iider, as well as by far more destructive, than the dischai'ge of one liun-
dred pieces of the heaviest ordiuauye. Hundreds hurried towards State
street, from the direction of which the report seemed to have proceeded,
when it was ascertained that it was occasioned by the blowing up of the
Powder Magazine, situated on the bluft' a few rods west of the Penitentiary,
and containing at the time upwards of six trnis of powder. To describe
with some degree of minuteness the damage done by this explosion would
till up several columns of our journal; suffice it, therefore, to remark, ia
general terms, that scarcely one single building within the thickly settled
part of the city remaias uninjured; and that soine of those nearest the site
of the magazine have been literally reduced to a heap of ruins; chimneys
demolished, roofs started and nearly blown off, windows and window
frames shivered to atoms, are among the results of the explosion. But
although fragments of the stones of wliich the magazine had been con-
structed were hurled with resistless force in every direction, some of them
to the distance of upwards of a mile, perforating houses and overthrowing
every thing which stood in their way, no life has been lost as far as our
information extends, nor has any serious injury been done to the person
of any one.

Of the many hair-bneadth escapes which have come to our knowledge

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WO may briefly notice tlio following:— Mr. J. H. Iloilges and his wife were
sleeping in their house on Market street, about one-third of a mile from
the magazine. A piece of stono supposed to weigh about fifty pounds,
preforated the roof of their dwelling, and forcing its way through the gar-
ret floor descended in a slanting direction within a few inches of their
heads, and broke through the petition into an adjoining room, without
doing either of them the least injur3% Mrs. Tomlinson and her daughter
were in a like manner asleep in the same bed at their residence on Third
street, having between them a eliild about two years old belonging to a
citizen of this place who had lost his wife, of whom Mrs. T. Avas taking
care. Seeing the flash the worthy lady, alarmed for the safety of her precious
charge, snatched it up and hugged it to her bosom, when a heavy stone
bursting through the building fell between the mother and daughter, in
the very place previously occupied by the child, without touching either
of them. Another large fragment of stone forced its way through the
building occupied by the fiimih^ of Mr. T. Clifford on State street, and fell
in the corner of a lower room where his children had slept for several
mouths past; but his wife, by some unaccountable impulse, having moved
their bed a few hours previous to a diflferent part of the house, they all es-
caped unhurt. Two young girls, whose names we have not learned, were
also sleeping in the same bed in another part of the city, when a heav"^-
stone fell between them, slightly grazing the limbs of one, but inflicting
no material injury on either of them.

The belief universally prevails that the explosion was the work of some
villian or villians; but although every exertion has been used for the de-
tection of the perpetrators, they still remain undiscovered. Two indi-
viduals were arrested on suspicion on Wednesday, but were discharged
after being subjected to a rigid examination, no evidence sufficient to jus-
tify their detention being brought against them. A jeward of five hun-
dred dollars has been offered by the Common Council for the apprehension
and conviction of the offenders. The daiiuige done to buildings and other
property is estimated at not less than 8:i5,000."

Political Statistics and Public Officers.

This synopsis of the "political statistics of Madison County, ending
with the list of representatives, is from the MSS. of Mr. G. Churchill.

In the year 1809 the Territory of Indiana Avas divided and the western
portion formed into a new Territory called the Territory of Illinois. On
the east, west and south its boundaries were the same as those of the State
of Illinois, but on the north the Territory extended to the northern boun-
dary of the f nited States.

Ninian Edwards was appointed Governor, Nathaniel Pope, Secretarj',
and Jesse B. Thonjas, William Sprigg, and Alexander Stuart, Judges of
the Territorv.

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Until the year 1812 the Governor and Judges, in addition to their other
duties, constituted the Legislative Department. Hitherto there were only
two counties, viz., St. Clair and Randolph; but in 1812 Gov. Edwards es-
tablished, by proclamation, the additional counties of Madison, Johnson,
Pope and Gallatin. In the same year members of the Territorial Legisla-
ture were elected, who, according to Gov, Reynolds's "Pioneer History of
Illinois," were convened at Kaskaskia, on the 25th of November, 1812.
According to Goudy's Illinois Almanac for 1845, they convened on the
12th of November.

Samuel Judy, of Madison, William Biggs, of St. Clair, Pierre Menard,
of Randolph, Thomas Ferguson, of Johnson, and Benjamin Talbot, of
Gallatin, constituted the Legislative Council. John Thomas, of St. Clair,
was elected Clerk of the Council.

William Jones, of Madison, Joshua Oglesby and Jacob Short, of St.
Clair, George Fisher, of Randolph, Philip Trammel and Alexander Wil-
son, of Gallatin, and John Grammar, of Johnson, constituted the House
of Representatives. Their Clerk was William C. Greenup, of Randolph.
One Doorkeeper attended upon both Houses.

The second Territorial Legislature met at Kaskaskia, Nov. 14th, 1814.
Ninian Eilwards, Governor. The Legislative Council was composed of
William Biggs, from St. Clair, Benjamin Talbot, from Gallatin, Samuel
Judy, from Madison, and Pierre Menard, from Randolph County. Pierre
Menard, President, and J. Thomas, Clerk.

The House of Representatives was composed of William Rabb, from
Madison, Risdon Moore and James Leuien, from St. Clair, James Gil-
breath, from Randolph, and Philip Trammel and Thomas C. Browne,
from Gallatin. Risdon Moore was elected Speaker, William Mears, Clerk,
and Thomas Stewart, Doorkeeper.

Goudy's Almanac for 1845, from which I have copied the names of the
members of the second Territorial Legislature, inserts the following:
"Note.— No Journal or Record of the Legislative Proceedings for the next
ten years to be found in the State otfices." [This is partially accounted
for by the burning of the State Banking House at Vandalia on the 28th of
January, 1823; in which the Secretary of State's office was kept. But it
does not account for the loss of the Journals of the General Assembly for
1822-23; for those Journals were not printed till after the fire. G. C]

The third Territorial Legislature met at Kaskaskia in 1816. I under-
stand that Madison County was represented in the Legislative Council by
John G. Lofton, and in the House of Representatives by William Gillham.
I have no recollection of ever having seen the Journals of that Legislature.

Congress having passed an Act to enable the people of Illinois Territory
to form a Constitution and State Government, <fec., an election was held in
the several counties on the 6th, 7th and 8th days of July, 1818 for members
of the Convention to form the Constitution. The mode of election was
viva voce, and only one poll was opened in the then large County of Mad-
ison. The following was the result :

Abraham Prickett,* 468. George Cadwell, 171.

Joseph Borough,* 392. William Jones, lo8.

Benjamin Stephenson,* 324. Joseph Meacham, 38.

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269

All the candidates professed opposition to slavery; but some of them, in
less than live years thereafter, were eagerly in favor of calling a Conven-
tion to make a new Constitution tolerating slavery.

The Convention met at Kaskaskia; made a Constitution; and by the 17th
of September, IS18, tlie people of Madison County were voting for persons
to fill the offices created by the Constitution. This election was held at
Edwardsville on the 17th, 18th and 19th of September, with the following
result :

GOVERNOR.

Shadrach Bond,* 515. Henry Reavis, 19.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.

E. N. Cullom, 101.

Pierre Menard,*
W. L. Reynolds,

Daniel P. Cook,

George Cadwell,*
William Gillham,

Abraham Prickett,*
Samuel Whiteside,*
John Howard,*
William Otwell,

William B. Whiteside,-^
Isom Gillham,

210.
203.

CONGRESS.

446.

STATE SENATE,
258.

48.

REPRESENTATIVES

552.
362.
217.
199.

John McLean,-

92.

Daniel Parkison, 243.

John York Sawyer, 150.
Thomas G. Davidson, 141.
A. Baker, 4.

SHERIFF.

260.
169.

Joseph Borough,

106.

James Robinson,*

358.

Micajah Cox,

110.

Members of the Senate of Illinois, from Madison County, 1818 to 1866.

1818 to 1822— George Cadwell; 1822 to 1825— Theophilus W. Smith. [In
December, 1824, Mr. Smith was elected a Justice of the Supreme Court
and, in 1825, vacated his seat in the Senate;] 1825 — Joseph Conway, elected
to fill the unexpired term of Senator Smith; 1826 — Joseph Conway, elected
for the full term of four years; 1830— Joseph Conway, re-elected for four
years; 1834 — Cyrus Edwards for four vears; 1838 — George Churchill for
four yeai's; 1842 — George Smith for four years; 1846 — Joseph Gillespie.
Mr. Gillespie held a seat in the Senate at least twelve years; first from
Madison County alone; then from Madison and Clinton, and finally from
Madison, Bond and Montgomery, 1859 — Samuel A. Buckm aster, from
Madison, Bond and Montgomery; 1865— A. W. Metcalf, from Madison and
St. Clair.

Members of the House of Representatives from Madison Countj', from
1818 to 1866.

1818— Abraham Prickett, Samuel Whiteside and John Howard; 1820—
Joseph Borough, William Otwell, Nathaniel Buckmaster; 1822— Curtiss

^Elected

40—

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Blakeman, Emanncl J. West, George Churchill, William Otwell; 1829—
David Prickett, George Churchill; 1S2S— William Jones, George Churchill;
1830— John B. E. Canal, George Churchill. [Mr. Canal died during the
session, and John York Sawyer was elected to fill the vacant seat.] 1832—
Cyrus Edwards, Jan>es Semple; 1834— James Semple, Jesse B. Thomas,
Jr. [Mr. Thomas resigned in 1835, and Nathaniel Buckmaster was elected
to till his seat.] 183(1— James Semple, Robert Smith, John Hogan; 1838—
William Otwell, Robert Smith, George Smith; 1840— Cyrus Edwards^
Joseph Gillespie, James Reynolds; 1842— Curtiss Blakeman, Robert Al-
drich, John Bailhache; 1844- George Barnsback, Newton D, Strong,
George Churchill; 1846— William Martin, Curtiss Blakeman, William F.
D'Wolf; 1848— Curtiss Blakeman, Edward Keating; L%1— Andrew Miller,
Nelson G. Edwards; 1852— [Special Session] Andrew Miller, S. A. Buck-
master, vice N. G. Edwards, resigned. 1853— Samuel A. Buckmaster,
Thomas Judy; 1855— George T. Allen, Ilonry S. Baker; 1857— A, P. Mason,
Lewis Ricks; 1859— Z. B. Job, Joseph Sloss; 18(51— Cyrus Edwards, G.
Crownover; 1S()3— [Madison and Bond counties;] Samuel A. Buckmas-
ter, Wm. Watkins; 1865— [Madison and Bond counties,] Julius A. Barns-
back, Iliram Dresser.

Delegates from Madi.ion County, to the Constitutional Convention of 1S47.

[The Constitution framed in that year is the one now in force.]

Cyrus Edwards, Benaiah Robinson, Edward M. West, George T. Brown.

Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1862.— [The Constitution

framed in tiiat year was rejected by the people.] Samuel A. Buckmaster,

Solomon Koepfli.

Previous to the call of the Convention of 1818, the number of counties
In the Territory of Illinois, had been increased to fifteen.

From the year 1812 to the admission of the State of Illinois iuto the
Union, Madison (•ount3' comprised an immense scope of Territory, ex-
tending to the northern boundary of the United States. The United Stales
territory lying north of the State of Illinois, was then attached to the Ter-
ritory of Michigan. By the creation of the counties of Pike and Greene,
and the attachment to the later county of the Territory now comprised in
Macoupin county, in 1821, the limits of Madison county were reduced
within reasonable bounds. Since that time eighteen sections of territory,
in townships five and six north of the Base Line, and range west of the
third principal meridian, have been transferred from Madison to Bond
county. With the exception of these eighteen sections Madison county
now comprises the whole of Towns three, four, five and six north, of
ranges five, six, seven, eight, nine and ten west of the third principal
mei'idian.

COUNTY OFFICERS.
The following are the names of those who have officiated in the respec-

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tive offices, in this county, in connection with whicli their numes are
•^■iven.

Judges Circuit Court. — Jesse B. Thomas, sr., 181(3; Joseph Phillips, John
Reynolds, afterwards Governor; Samuel McRoberts, Theophilus W.
Smith, Sidney Breese, (Thomas Ford, one term by agreement with Judge
Breese;) James Semple, James Shields, Gustavus Koerner, William H.
Underwood, Sidney Breese, 1855; William H. Snyder, 1857; Joseph Gilles-
pie, 18(31, j)resent Judge.

Judges Probate Court. — Jacob Wythe Walker first held Court 7th May,
1821; John Y. Sawyer, 13th April, 1822; Abi-aham Prickett, 6th January,
1825; William Gillham, 10th July, 1827; David Prickett, 9th February,
1829; John M. Krum, 25th September, 1835, Joseph Gillespie, 4th January,
1836; Matthew Gillespie, 18th September, 1839; George W. Prickett, 12th
September, 1842; Henry K. Eaton, 1st September, 1846; Michael G. Dale,
21st December, 1857; David Gillespie, 18th December, 1865, present Judge.

Circuit Clerks. — 1816, Joseph Conway by appointment of Judge Thomas;
1825, Emanuel J. West; 1829, John B, E. Canal, succeeded by George Kel-
ley, Jesse B, Thomas, jr., William E. Starr, Thomas O. Springer elected
1856 and again 1860, and William T. Brown who is now serving his second
term.

Clerks County Court. — Josias Raudle appointed by Gov. Edwards Sept.
19, 1812; Joseph Conway; Hail Mason entered the office Dec. 25, 1825; John
T. Lusk, Sept., 1831; Wm. T. Brown, Aug., 1837; John A Prickett, Dec. .3,
1849; Joseph Chapman, Dec. 6, 1831; Charles W. Dimmock, Dec. 4, 1865.

Treasurers. — The following named gentlemen have served in this capa-
city in the order in which their names are given : Joseph Bartlett,* Wil-
liam Ogle, Edward M. West, Matthew Gillespie, Edward S. Brown,
Thomas W. Yates, Benjamin D. Berry, James B. McMichaels, present

*JosEPH Baktlett was born February 20th, 1772, in the State of Virginia, and
emigrated to the vicinity of Knoxville, Tennessee, where he resided about thirty
years. He then removed to near tlie old village of Milton, in this county, and in
1810 settled in township four, seven. In the early days of this county he served as
a "Ranger," and took a part in the building of Fort Russell. He was a man of
domestic habits, and did not even visit the neighboring city of St. Louis, thougli
less than twenty-five miles distant, for forty-four years previous to his death,
which occurred December 25th, 1863. The horse ferry had. just been established
about the time of his last trip there, in 1819, and his surviving friends state that
liaving but little curiosity for things new or strange lie never went to see a steam-
boat or railroad, neither did he ever visit a county fair, nor camp meeting, during
his life, a period of ninety-one years; preferring to devote his whole time to his
domestic aflairs, and his books. He was a man of an excellent mind, well stored
with information, especially in politics. In his day he was considered a walking
history of Tennessee, and for many years acted as Justice of the Peace, Ounty
Treasurer, and held other offices ot trust and responsibility. He had a large and
well selected library^ also a file ot the papers then published in this State and
Tennessee.

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Treasurer. Mr, Bartlett held office about 1830. The records do not show
■who performed the duties of this office previous to that date.

County School Commissioners. — [Partial list.] Danuel A. Lanterman,
September 12, 1843; E. M. West, January 27, 1844; O. C. Dake, 1855; John
Weaver, 1857 to 1863; W. J. Roseberry, 1863; Wm. P. Eaton, 1865.

County Surveyors. — [Partial list.] Benaiah Robinson, November 26,
1839; Wm. E. Wheeler, from 1855 to 1860; N. D. Sweeney, 1861; George H.
Knowles, 1803; W. R. Wilson, 1865.

Surveyors Westa^n District. — S. E. McGregory, 1857; T>. A. Spaulding,
1859; present Surveyor.

Genealogical and Biographical Sketches.

These topics were not at first designed to be included in this book. But
owing to the fact that we have been placed in possession of some statistics
in regard to two or three of the oldest families in the county, the writer
trusts it will not bo considered invidious to devote a few pages to them in
tliis connection. It would be impossible to treat of these topics in full
in this work, since a proper history of the prominent families, and the
many public men whom Madison County lia.s furnished the State and
the Nation, would of itself make a large volume. It is but due to those
here mentioned to say that the facts given in this connection were not at
the instance of any members of these families, but at our own solicitation
for reasons mentioned hereafter.

THOMAS GILLHAM,

The ancestor of the family of that name, many of whose descendents
have been identified with the settletneiiis of Illinois since the begin-
ning of the present century, was a native of Ireland. He was there mar-
ried and raised a family of two sons and two daughters, when ho
emigrated to this countrj', and settled in the State of Virginia. His first
wife dying there, he was again married and removed to South Carolina,
and settled in what was then known as Pendleton county, but has since
been divided into two separate counties known as Pickens and Ander-
son. His family then consisted of five sons and two daughters and were
connected with the Irish Presbyterian Church, though their descendants
are now mostly of the Methodist persuasion. He and his sons served in
the war for independence, during which both his daughters' husbands were
killed. Mr. Gillham's sons afterwards moved to Illinois and settled on
the American Bottom.

In a history of Illinois published some seventeen years since the author
takes occasion to say in substance, he considered that the convention
party in 1824 owed their defeat to a great extent to the Gillham family
and their kinsmen in Illinois, who almost in a solid phalanx gave five

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hundred votes against the convention [slavery] party at the election that
declared this a free State.

The children of Thomas Gillhani were: Thomas, James, William, John,
Isaac, Susannah, and another daughter whose name the writer did not
learn.

[The reader will bear in miud, that this is only given as a synoptic genealogy of
the family, as in some cases on account of tlieir distance from, our informants,
and tlieir multiplicity, the last one and two generations are only represented by
the names of parents. For example; the children and grand children of the sons
of William the son of Thomas Gillham 2nd; the fourth and flfth generations fi'om
James, William, John, Isaac, Susannah and her sister above mentioned. We
present here what has been obtained as simply an outline of what is perhaps the
largest family in the west, whose members can all trace their lineage to the same
ancestor.]

THOMAS,

Eldest son of Thomas Gillham 1st, was married in South Carolina and
had two sons, William and Isom, also Sally and several other daughters,
names unknown. He moved to the American Bottom where he remained
until his death.

WiiiLiAM went to Kentucky and married, when he returned and lived
on the American Bottom. His children were :
Cyrus married Louisa Young, removed north and settled not far from Ottawa,

Illinois, and has a large family.
Isom mai-ried Parmelia Gunterman who died shortly after. He then married

Eliza Murphy by whom he had one daughter, Mary, recently married to

Riggin .
VoLNEY and Orsemus who died unmarried.
Frank married Miss Atchison and removed to the northern part of Illinois in

the vicinity of his brother Cyi-us. He has his second wife, and a large family.
ISlAROARET married George Witter and removed to the northern part of the State

not far from Galena.
EvALiNE married George Ramsey and lives near Trenton, St. Clair county. 111.

Isom Gillham married Ruth Vaughn and lived on the American Bot-
tom opposite and just below the mouth of the Missouri river, where he
had a large farm, most of which has since been washed down the Missis-
sippi. He served as Sheriff of this county from 1812 to 1818. His children
were Josiah K., John, who died single, Shadrach Bond, James Johnson,
and Julia Ann, who died in early womanhood.

Josiah K. Gillham married Elizabeth Gunterman and lives near the Mis-
sissippi a few miles below Alton. His children were :

Thosias, killed while in the performance of his duty as an officer. Not married.
John G. married a Miss Sneider and has two children.
Shadrach S. and Nathaniel Pope unmarried.
Mary married to John Lamb, of Jersey county.
Julia.

Shadrach Bond Gillham married Hannah Barnsback, and resides on the
American Bottom. Plis children are :
Julia married to H. Hatcher and has one child.
George, practicing law in Memphis.

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Julius.

Melvina, married to John Gunterman and lives in Bureau county, Illinois.

OscAE and Dora.

James Johnson Gillham was named for Col. J. Johnson, who took the
rtrst steamboat up the Missouri river. Married Hettie Ruth and resides
on the American Bottom. Has two children.

JAMES,

Second son of Thomas Gillham 1st, married Ann Barnett, a sister to
Oapt. Barnett of Revolutionary^ note, in South Carolina, and afterwards
removed to Kentucky, where his family were stolen by the Indians.*

*The following is from the Carlinville Free Democrat: "Mr. James Gillham was
a native of South Carolina, where he married his wife Ann, and commenced the
battle on a frontier farm. He removed his young family to Kentucky, and locat-
ed upon the western frontier settlement of that district. He purchased a farm,
cheered with the hope of a peaceful and happy life. But like many others, he
and his wife were doomed to disappointment. They had three sous and one
daughter living, between the ages of four and twelve years.

In the month of June, 179C, while the father was plowing, and his son Isaac,
hoeing corn, several "braves" from the Kickapoo tribe of Indians from Illi-
nois, were lurking in the woods near to where Mrs. Gillham and the two little
boys, Samuel and Clement, were sheltered, wholly unsuspicious of danger. The
Indians, finding the door open, rushed in; some seized the woman and gagged her
while others seized the children. ]Mrs. Gillham was so alarmed that she lost her
.senses, and could not recollect anything distinctly, until she was aroused by the
voice of Samuel, saying, "Mother, we are all prisoners." This excited her feel-
ings, and she looked round to see if the other children were all alive. Indians
never walk abreast as we do. One leads olf while the others follow in single file.
One stout and bold warrior as a guide, and another many yards behind as a spy,
watched cautiouslj- to see if tliey were followed.

Mrs. Gillham and the children were in great distress. They were hurried for-
ward by tlieir savage masters, whose fierce looks and threatening gestures alarm-
ed them exceedingly. The Indians had ripped open their beds, turned out the
leathers, and converted the ticking into sacks, which they had filled with such ar-
ticles of clothing as they could conveniently carry, but wei-e in too much haste to
be off with their captives to lay in provisions. Savages can travel two or three
days without food, but the mother and children suffered beyond conception. The
feet of the children became sore and torn with bruises, and the mother tore her
clothes to get rags to wrap around their feet. The Indians treated them kindly.
Mrs. Gillham and children were familiar with the hardships and privations of
frontier life, but they always had enough of coarse, plain food to eat. Now they
were starving. The Indians had with them a little jerked venison (so deer meat
was called when roasted on a scaffold over a hot fire with salt,) which they gave to
the children, but for themselves and the suffering mother there was not a particle
of food to eat. One day, when they had gotten some distance from the wliite set-
tlements, they encamped in an obscure place; and sent out two of their best hun-
gers, who crept stealthily through the thicket and cane brake, and returned to-
wards night with one poor coon. Mrs. Gillham would tell her friends in Aladison
county, years afterward, with much glee, that the sight of that half-starved coon
\vas more gratification at that time than any amount of wealth could have afford-
ed. She was in gi-eat distress for fear her children would perish with hunger, or
the Indians would kill them. This they surely would have done if the children,
through famine, had become unable to travel .

The coon was dressed by singing off the hair over a blazing fire, and after throw-

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His children were Samuel, Isaac, Jacob, Clement, Sally and Mary or Pollj-
as then called, James Harvey, David Marney, and Nancy. The lineage
of Samuel and Isaac only have been obtained.

Samuel Gillham married Anna Patterson and resided on the Ameri-
can Bottom. His children were John, who died of fever in Xew Orleans*
James, Isom, Samuel J., Gershom M., Adelaide, Louisa, Loruhana died
single, Nancy and Anna M.

ing away the contents of the intestines, it was chopped in pieces and boiled in a
kettle, with head, bones, skin and entrails, and made into a kind of soup. When
done and partially cool, the children, mother and Indians sat around the kettle>
and with horn spoons and forked sticks for forks, obtained a poor and scanty re-
lief from starvation.

They approached the Ohio river with caution, lest the white people might be
passing in boats. They camped in a thick wood near the present site of Hawes-
ville, and made three rafts of dry logs, with slender poles lashed across with
thongs of elni bark. The wily Indians were too cautious to cross the river by day
light, lest they should be discovered, and Mrs. Gillham was exceedingly terrified
at the danger of crossing in the night. However, all got over safely. The war-
riors thought it a great achievement to capture a woman and three children in
Kentucky, and elude all pursuit, and reach their own villiage in Illinois in safety.

They kept to the left of the white settlements around Vincennes, and along the
valley of White river, crossing the Wabash below Terre Haute, and through the
counties of Clark, Coles and Macon, to their town in Logan county.

Xuthing unusual in such cases befel them on these journeys, except excessive
fatigue from travel, and blistered skins and sore feet. When they arrived at their
town they had a season of feasting and frolicking with their successful enterprise.
Mrs. Gillham and children were distributed among different Indian families, and
suffered all the hardships of Indian captivity till the war was over in 1795.

We will now turn to the father and son in Kentucky. When they returned
home from the field at noon, they found all in confusion. The feathers from the
beds were scattered over the yard, and the mother and children gone. The signs
Were too plain to leave any doubt in the mind of the husband and fatiier concern-
ing the fate of his family. They were Indian captives, unless some were killed.
The first impression was that in attempting to flee they had been butchered by
these monsters of the forest. Isaac began to cry, and called for his mother, until
he was promptlj' told by his father to hold his tongue and make no noise, as some
of the Indians might be concealed, watching for them. He knew the character
and habits of these sons of the forest, and stealthily examined in every direction
for fiirther signs. He .soon fell on their trail as they left the clearing, and saw in
or two places the foot-prints ofhis uowcaptive wifeandcliildren. Mr. Gillham one
and his friends understood their strategy, but could not find the trail after they
had lost it. It is probalde they struck the Ohio some distance from the crossing-
place of the Indians, and they exercised all their cunning and sagacity to accom-
plish this daring feat. When they reached the wilderness north of the Ohio, they
were in the Indian country, and proceeded slowly. They hunted with so much
success that they had plenty of food till tliej- reached an old Indian town situated
on Salt Creek, about twenty miles east of north from where Springfield, Illinois,
now is, and not far from where the Cliicago, Alton and St. Louis Ilailroad crosses
Salt Creek, in Logan count}'.

No one without experiencing a similar affliction, can realize the distress of
poor Mr. Gillham when, after a long search, he was obliged to yield to the advice
of his neighbors to turn back and leave his loved ones in the hands of the cruel
savages. But hope did not desert him. He knew that they must be alive, and
looked forward to the time when he would again be able to take them to his fond

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James Gillham married Lydia Gillbiim, October, 1826. Their children
were :

Lewis M., who went to California some fifteen years since.
LORUUAXA married to Jeremiah E«tep, and died soon after.
Hannau M. married to George N. Bell and removed to West Virginia. They have

two children.

Isom Gillham married Jane Hamill and resided on the American Bottom.
Their children are :
IsoM Benson, residing in Pike county.
Sarah Ann, married and residing in Iowa.
Caroline, married to Daniel Davidson.
Gershom p. and a dauguter who died in her youth.

embrace. He sold his farm in Kentucliy, and put Isaac into the family of a friend
fully determined to reclaim his family or perish in tlie attempt. He visited Post
Vincent, (now Vincennes,) and Kaskaskia, and enlisted with the French Indian
Traders who held personal intercourse witli all the Indian tribes of the North-
west, in order to make inquires, and if found, to redeem his family. He visited
Gen. St. Clair, at Fort Washington, (Cincinnati,) wlio was then Governor of the
North-west Territory, and who had just returned from Illinois. He learned that
the Indians, stimulated by Ihitish agents on the north, were meditating hostili-
ties. Anthony Gamelon, a French trader, iiad been sent out by Major Huntan-
ick on an exploring expedition, witli instructions from Gen. St. Clair to the In-
dians along the Wabash and Maumee to learn their designs, and he had just
returned with abundant evidence of their hostile intentions. It was the design of
Mr. Gillham to penetrate the Indian country, and go from tribe to tribe until he
found his lost family, but Gen. St. Clair, and all others acquainted with the state
of things in the Nortli-west dissuailed him from su(-h a hopeless attempt.

After a lapse of Ave years of doubt, trial and disappointment, ho learned from
some French tradci's, that among the Kirkapoos of Illinois, at a treaty of Green-
ville, the cliiof of tlie Indian trib(! promised to give up all American captives, but
a French trader had made arrangements for ransoming them, the goods being
furnished by an Irish trader in Cahokia, by the name of Atchison. With two
Frenchmen for interpreters and guides, Mr. Orillham visited the Indian town on
Salt Creek, and found his wife and children all alive and well.

But the younger son, Clement, could not speak a word of English, and it was
some time before he would even own his father, or could be pursuaded to leave
the Indian countrj-, and he was left for a time with them. Mr. Gillham had be-
come enamored with the fine country of Illinois, and after he had gathered his
family together in Kentuckj', he resolved to go to the delightful prairies he had
visited.

In 1797, seven years after the captivity, and two years after tlie recovery of his
captive family, Mr. Gillham gathered all his earthly goods together, and went on
ho-M\\ a pirouge in company with Rev, John Clark, (of precious memory to all the
early settlers of Illinois,) and started upon his way down the Ohio to its conflu-
ence with the Mississippi.

When the emigrants reached Kaskaskia, they disposed of their boat to some
French voyagers, and made their location near Harrlsonville, some twenty-flve
miles above Kaskaskia, and about tlie same distance below St. Louis, in the
American Bottom. Both Gillham and his family were hospitably received by all
the settlers, for they knew their trials and the history of their captivity.

About the year 1800, Mr. Gillham and family moved from their first settlement
in the American Bottom below St. Louis to the American Bottom above, where,
in consideration of his trials and privations, the United States bestowed upon his
noble wife one hundred and sixty acres of land, on which they lived until they

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 277

Samuel J. Gillham married Elizabeth Walker and is residing in Clinton
county, Illinois. They have a son, Isom, a physician, and several other
children younger.

Gershom M. Gillham married a Miss M. Self, Januar^"^, 1841, and resided
for many years in St, Joseph, Mo. He now has a second wife and resides
in Clinton county, 111.

Adelaide Gillham married Thomas Brown and died within two years.
Their only child is Samuel Thomas, who married a Miss Keller, and is be-
lieved to "be a resident of Piatt county. 111.

Louisa Gillham was the first wife of Samuel P. Gillham.

Nancy Gillham was married to Levin Coopei*. Their children are :
Louisa, who is married and resides in juebanon, 111.

Ann Eliza, now the widow of Lewis. Also

Samuel J. and James Marshall.

Isaac the second sou of James Gillham sen., and the one who by his
athers exertion escaped captivity by the Indians, afterwards married
Eleanor Patterson, and lived on the American Bottom. Their children
were Sally, Eliza, Zeruiah, Ellen, Franklin, Arilda, Indiana; also John
Milton and nine others that died in childhood.

Sally Gillham was married to Charles Brown, who died in 1828. She
was afterwards married to James M. Murphy. The children of the first
marriage were :
Isaac, died in his eighth year.
John Lewellyn, married Mary Dunnagan, and died some two j^eai's since. His

children were Emma, Florence, and others that died young.
Eliza, married to James Douglas, and resides near Clayton, Illinois.
CHARLES, died wlien a youth.

The children of the second marriage were :
James, died unmarried.

Indiana, married to a Mr. McMuri'ay, and resides in Adams county, Illinois.
Ellen, was married to a Mr. Beckett, also of Adams county.
Henry.

Eliza Gillham was married to Philip Day. Their children:
John Milton, who married Caroline Stringer and died July, 1865, leaving one son:

Charles Eugene Day.
Martha and Sarah.

Isaac Gillham and Phillip McMurray' died j^oung,
Benjamin Franklin.

Arilda Gillham was the second (her sister Indiana having been the first)
wife of Isaiah Dunnagan. She died a year or two after marriage. Her
children were twins, one of which died in infancy. The surviving child,
named for her mother Arilda, was afterwards married to Ezekiel B. Good,
and resides in Lawrence, Kansas.

Zeruiah Gillham was married to James Douglas, but died not long
afterwards, leaving one daughter, Zeruiah who was recently married to a
Mr. Bryant, near Clayton, Illinois. Mr. Douglas afterwards married
Eliza Brown, a niece of his first wife.

WILLIAM
Son of Thomas Gillham 1st, was married in South Carolina, and emi-

were called from this to a better land. Their tract of land lies in the American
Bottom, two miles from the Mississippi, at the head of Long Lake, seven miles
below Alton. They had three children after their captivity— James H., David and
Nancy. They all settled in tlieir father's neighborhood, and their numerous des-
cendents are living near the homestead of their ancestors.

[Mr. Samuel P. Gillham, now residing about ten miles south-east from Alton,
stated to the writer that he had never seen a coiTect account of the capture of his
uncle's family, and hence there are doubtless some minor inaccuracies in the
above, which is given as we find it in print.
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278 A GAZETTEER OF

"■rated to the Six Mile Prairie, east of St. Louis after his brother James
had recovered his family from the Indians. As early as 1820 or 1822, he
removed to Jersev countv, Illinois,, where many of his descendents reside.
He had three sons, John Davidson, Ezekiel and William, also Jane and
several other daughters, names not obtained.

John D. married; had two sons and one daughter:
Mark, married and lived in Jersey county, Illinois.
AndrkW, married, and since deceased.
Maria, married to H. Colene. , , ., i. i

Ezekiel married and raised a large famdy among whom were several
daughters and a son
JA5IES D. now a Methodist minister, in Salem, IlUnois.

One of the daughters of William Gillham, sen., were married to John
Lofton, whose sous Thomas G., Samuel and John Lofton are well known,

JOHN

Another son of Thomas Gillham, 1st, married Sarah Clark in South
Carolina. Their ehildern: Margaret, Ann, Thomas, died single, James,
Ryderus, Susannah, Charles, Sally, Polly, John and William.

M A.RGARET was married in South Carolina to Samuel Brown, and a few
years afterwards immigrated to this county. Her descendants are now
mostly living in Scott county, Illinois. The children of this marriage
were-' Benjamin Thomas, Daniel, Sarah, Susan, Samuel P., Ryderus
Clark, Lydia, James, John Sidney, William and Margaret Ann. Many
of whom are married and have large families. , . , x^

Ann the second daughter of John (lillham was married to Isaiah Uun-
nagan, and among their children were Joshua, Thomas, Abner, Louisa.
Joseph Clark, and Isaiah. . , ^ ,, ^. ■, ^ i- j *. ^

James second son of John Gillham married Polly Good and lived on the
American Bottom. His children are Sally, Polly Ann, Nancy and

Martin. ,„ . i ^ o u

Ryderus the third son of John Gillham was married to Susannah
Brown in 1S07. Their children were: Lydia, who was married to James
H Gillham a grandson of James Gillham 1st; Samuel Parker, John,
James died in infancy; Sally, Hannah, Micajah C, and Susannah. His
wife died, and he then mrrried a second wife, and had the following
children, Stockton, Ann, James, Gershom P., Mary Elizabeth, Ellen and
Ryderus Clark.
Of their families we have the names of only one:

Samuel P. Gillham, who now resides on the American Bottom, about ten
miles south-east from Alton. In 183:1 he married Louisa Gillham, a grand-
daughter of James Gillham 1st. Their children :

Adeline, died in infancy.

John Haskell, married Mary Ann W are, March 1, 186b.

Anna Pkiscilla, died in infancy.

Samuel Cl.4.rk.

Susan Sophia, died in infancy. ,. , ,. • .r ♦

James Summerfielb and John Strange twins died when infants.

Mary Ellen and Joshua Edmondson.

His first wife died and he afterwards married Mrs. Olletha W. Ware.
Their children are Wilson Ware, Sarah deceased; and Clara Sciota.

ISAAC.

The fifth son of Thomas Gillham 1st, was married in South Caralina
and several years after, about 1804 or 05, emigrated to Illinois and set-
tled on the American Bottom. Most of bis children were born in South
Carolina. Their names as we have them were, Thomas, William, John
James, Isaac, Margaret, Susan and Jane, the names of whose children
and grandchildren are unknown to us.

SUSANNA.
A daughter of Thomas Gillham 1st, was married to a Mr. Kirkpatrick,

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 279

iu South Carolina, who served in the war of Independence. Having at
one time been absent in the army for over a year he obtained a furlough
and returned home to see his wife and children, who hailed his coming
with the greatest delight. During the evening when he liad been home
but a few hours, wliile his wife was sitting at his side, one little child upon
his knee and the others clustex'ed about, telling him uf all that had trans-
pired during the long while that he had been away, and in turn listen-
ing with intense interest to the narration of his many adventures,
suddenly there was a loud report with the flash of a gun at the win-
dow, and that husband and father fell a corpse in their midst mur-
dered by a tory assassin. '

His widow was afterwards married to a Mr. Scott, The children of the
first marriage were John, Thomas, James and Franklin Kirkpatrick.

The daughter of Thomas Gillham 1st, whose name we did not learn was
married to a Mr. Davidson, who was killed in a battle of the Revolution,
Their children were Thomas G., one of the first Justices of the Peace in.
this county; George, William and Sally Davidson.

PREWITT.

MajorSolomot Prewitt is one of the oldest settlers of Madison county
having resided here sixty years. He was the youngest child of Martin
Prewitt and was born in Virginia, .January 7, 1790.® His father removed

*The ancestor of the Prewitt family was a native of North Carolina, and a sol-
•lier in the war of Independence, and engaged in the memorable conflict at Kings
Mountain, in 1780. After the revolution he i-emoved to Virginia, and several
years after to Tennessee, with all his family. His sons were; Abraham, Wil-
liam, Isaac and Martin.

Martin Prewitt, born July, 15th, 1752, also a soldier of the Revolution, and iu
the battle of Kings Mountain, removed from Tennessee to Illinois, in 1806, and

• lied at the home of his son Solomon Prewitt, at the age of ninety-two. He
married m North Carolina 1771, Mary Woods, born 1753, died 1807, in tliis county.

• Jhildren all born in Abington, W.ashington county, Virginia.

•Saro/i, born Januarj- 22, 1774. Jacob, " November 25, 1782,

Laodicea " February 22, 1776. Willifun, " March 13, 178:^

Elizabeth, " July 7, 1778. Margaret, " March 1, 178.5.

/jjooc, " December 1, 1779. Jones, " February 18, 1788.

Abraham, " June 15, 1781. Solomon " January 7, 1790.

Solomon Prewitt married in 1809 Rebecca Higgins, who died October 9th, 1855;
married a second wife, Elizabeth, sister of Rebecca, who died March 29th, 1861.
The children of .Solomon and Rebecca Prewitt were:
Abraham, born October 12th, 1810; married Millie Woods, since decea.sed. They had

six children.
Fsaac, born August 14th, 1822; married Susan Braden; had six children. His

first wife died, and he married Isabella Bivens. Three children.
Jacob, bom January 1st, 1815; married Clarinda Starkey. Nine children.
Martin, born December 9th, 1816; married Mar^' Fay. Nine children.
James, born September 29th, 1818; married Maiinda Starkey. Two sons.
Elizabeth, born January 3d, 1821; married Thomas Jones, Six children.
William, born Marcli 2d, 1821; died an infant.

Xancy, born June 5th, 182.5; Married John Dillon. Eight children; four living.
Wiley, born Feb. 12th, 1829; married Mary Ellen Lyon. Six children; three living
Mary, bom March — 1829; married Josiah Vaughn. Eight children; foui- living.

280 A GAZETTEER OF

from Tennessee to Illinois in 180G, and located on Sand Ridge Prairie, three
miles east of Alton, The subject of this sketch was elected Captain of a
militia company in the twenty-first year of his age. In 1813 he volunteer-
ed and joined the Rangers in the war against Great Britain, and served
until the declaration of peace. In 1818 he removed to his present residence
one and a half miles south of Bethalto.

In 1831, when Black Hawk raised the war whoop, Mr. Prewitt volun-
teered and was sent by the commander as captain of a spy company which
marched to Rock Island, when the Indians entered into a treaty and the
company returned home. On Black Hawk's reopening hostilities in the
spring of 1832 Mr. Prewitt volunteered and went again as captain. The
company marched to Beardstown where the regiment was organized and
Capt. P. elected Lieut.-Colonel. At the close of the Black Hawk war the
regiment was disbanded at the mouth of Fox River. On hie arrival home
the people elected him major of the militia, an office which he held for
manj' years with credit to himself and the Battalion.

"We will here add a few notes taken down from his own lips relative to
the early times, "Sixty years ago :"*

*In a letter to the writer Major Prewitt says : In 17(j7, when my father Martin
Prewitt, was fifteen years of age, he went to tlie wild woods of Kentucky, in com-
pany with his father, Daniel Boone, John Finley, Isaac Belcher, and other hun-
ters. They camped on Kentucky river, and staid nine montlis, when they re-
turned to Nortli Carolina, with their pack-horses, peltry and furs. My father
married my mother, Mary Woods, in North Carolina. When the revolutionary
war commenced ray grandfather and my father joined General Washington's
army, and served as soldiers till the Colonies gained their independence. Dur-
ing the war Gen. Cornwallis, of t!ie 15ritish array sent Ferguson with one thous-
and four hundred tories to break up some new counties on tlie frontier, and
when the backwoods Mountaineers heard the news they rallied together three
hundred strong, near Kings Mountain. My father, with his brother Isaac Prewitt
and my father-in-law, Philip Higgins, all took a part in that battle. Before the
attack was made a council was held, in which it was decided that all should re-
turn but one thousand picket men who, led on by the brave Colonels Campbell,
Cleveland, Shelby, Sevier and Williams, ascended the hill, and commenced the at-
tack. Like Sinai of old, the top of the mountain was wrapped in smoke and
tlame as the leaden hail came whizzing from evci-y quarter, and in forty minutes
Ferguson was slain, and the whole of his party killed, wounded and taken pris-
oners.

When the revolutionary war was over, my grandfather and all his family re-
moved to the State of Virginia, and remained there for several years. When
the settling of Tennessee commenced he removed thither. There they were en-
gaged in a defensive warfare against the Cherokee Indians, in which my uncles
Abraham and William Prewitt, were killed. We lived in forts till a treaty was
made with the Indians, when we went home and lived in peace, till 1800. My
father then sold his farm and emigrated to Illinois, and settled on the Saudridge
Prairie. Here my mother died, in the year 1807. My father and myself continued
to live alone at that place. I was then sixteen years of age; at nineteen I inarried
Rebecca Higgins, who was then seventeen years of age. In 1818, 1 removed to my
present residence, one and a half miles south from Bethalto, where mj' father
lived w^ith me until his death, at the age of ninety-one years, eleven n^onths and
eight days.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 281

"At the time I came here in 1806 there was oiil v one house in the forks of
Wood River, where a man by the name of Benjamin Carter, a boot and
shoe maker lived. George :Moore afterwards bought him out and put un
H log house, which is the one now (1800) occupied by Wiliam Gill, (n. e. or
n. w. qr. sec. 10 t 5 y.) Able and George and their brother-in-law Bernan
came up iu the Spring 1808, from the mouth of the Cumberland in a boat
built by themselves and landed at Gibralter, just above the mouth of
Wood Kiver. Nathaniel Buckmaster owned the land there and wanted
to build a town. Ho formed a company for the purpose, but the thin" fell
through. He offered Thomas Rattan, who made the West farm, (s. e. qr.
sec. 7, 5 8,) iwo lots to go down and in the place. Eli Langford then had
a ferry at that point, and ran across l^oth rivers, (Mississippi and Mis-
souri). Tliomas Carlin and William Savage lived there also. Piper had
a ferry across the Mississippi at the mouth of Hop Hollow, (s. w. sec. 3 5
10.) This ferry was afterwards owned by Michael Squire and Smel'tzer.
Smeltzer built a brick house on the Missouri side, with brick that he made
on this side. (This is i:)robably the house giving the name to "Brick House
Bend," and fell down in August, 1800.) He was a great miser. Used to
ride with a tow-string bridle. When sick once he told his brother-in-law
that he had a barrel of silver dollars buried. He died fiiiallj^ i believe
without telling where the money was hidden. Isom Gillham hever had a
regular ferrj-. The first steamboat ever seen here stopped sometime at
Ills place going up the Missouri some time previous to 1818. Gillham
proposed to have a town called Johnsonport at that point, but did not
succeed. This was below the mouth of Wood River. [Gibralter and
Johnsonport are both laid down on Tanner's map published in 1823 as has
already been stated.]

Solomon JNIunson, who afterwards died of consumption, was living near
UK when we settled on the Sandridge. Mrs. Shield's lived up towards
Alton; after her death iier son, James Shields and his sister built a cabin on
Shields' Branch which was named after them, and lived there a number
of j-^ears. There was a French trading house on the Alton site, near
where the Alton House now stands as early as 1807. It was built of loose
lock without mortar and covered with elm bark. Thomas Rattan lived
on the old place, (sec 13, ;5-i> ?) when we came; my wife's brother (Hig-
gins) on what is now my laud. William Jones came just a month before
we did; he was my first cousin.

There were some elk here when we came. My brother and I killed a
four-suag elk above Alton, where Major Long now lives, (n. e. sec. 33
0-10,) with horns four feet long. There were plenty of them on the Okaw!
There were no Butialoes, but we used to find their horns perfectly sound!
A Frenchman named St. .John showed me the place once where he saw the
Indians kill seven buffalo on the Okaw. Deer were abundant; I have
killed five in a day. Panthers were plenty; I killed two once on Pad-
dock's Creek. They had killed a deer and covered it up with leaves and
trash. I noticed the female had been suckling, and looking about found
a young one that had climbed up a small tree, caught it and brought it
home. I killed another near Wiley Prewitt's; and two, an old and young
one above Starkey's. Wildcats woidd come and catch chickens in open
daylight. I shot two as they were watcliing at hollow logs for rabbits.
There were two kinds, the larger which we called catamounts was the
most troublesome. Foxes also were troublesome. I caught one once in a
steel trai>. We had Graj' and Prairie Wolves, with occasionally a black or
dark colored one. 1 caught thirteen in one pen, when it was burned ui)
by the woods taking fire. I used sometimes to hamstring them and turn
them out of the pen and set the dogs on them. Sometimes we used to get
wolves into the prairie and run them down on horseback.

There were a good many Otter on the creeks, and a few now. There
were Beaver and a beaver dam on Wood River. They would <!Ut down
Cottonwood trees six inches in diameter.

Paroquets (Carolina Parrot) used to live in hollow trees on Indian
Creek. I have seen a dozen come out of one tree in a winter morning.

282 A GAZETTEER OP

They fed on cockleburs and used to crack small hichory nuts with their
bills; sometimes they ate the apples. They were greenish yellow, and a
handsome bird. There were Eagles here formely, but I have seen none
for years. Also Ravens: they were larger and blacker than our common
Crow. Robins and Pheasants have come in since settlement. Several
flocks of Pheasants were raised around me, and I tried to save them, but
the hunters I think have killed them all off. Waterfowl used to be very
abundant, I think I have seen as many as ten thousand a day flying
north in the spring.

The winters for a number of years after we came were much moi-e se-
vere than they have been since. The snow used to lie on the ground all
winter. One winter (about 1827) we had a snow three feet deep on the level
with a corresponding greater depth in the hollows. I had hogs that would
weigh 200 pounds frozen and starved to death, and found deer that had
perished in the same waj'. During that winter peach trees were killed.
In the year 1830 we had frost in every month except July; had a hard frost
on the 21st of August. The corn that year was not fit for seed, and seed
corn had to be brought up from Tennessee. It was white corn and did not
ripen well here. We got our seed from the Lemen settlement in St. Clair
county.

The Indians were at peace when we came and used to come along forty
or fifty at a time. They were mostly Kickapoos and were great thieves.
Some Winnebagoesstolesome horses' from us in 1808 and we followed them
as far as Elkhart's Grove, where the Kickapoos had a town. We after-
wards got most of the horses through the Indian Agent and Governor Har-
rison.

The Kiekapoo Indians had before we came a little town near where
Indian Creek runs through the blutf, I have seen traces of it. They
hunted a good deal on Cahokia Creek and Wood River, and had camps at
both places.

The French did not live in the county. They used to come up with
loads of apples and trade with the people. They had some very good
apples. I bought a yellow sort from which I raised and set out in 1820,
or thereabouts forty' seedling trees. There were six or eight kinds of them
some very good. The Whitesides had orchards of peaches and apples
when wo came. Uel Whiteside had quite a large apple orchard. I do
not know that there was any grafted fruit. At Whiteside Station in
Monroe county. General Whiteside had a very large orchard.

When we first came there were no public rcjads. There was afterwards a
county road from where Edwardsville now stands through the Sandridge
to Langford's ferry. Indian Ford was on Cahokia just below where it
runs through the "blutf. At the time of the earthquakes (1811) it was said
the earth near this ford cracked wide enough to let a man in. My father
had the top of his corn crib shaken off, and some had their chimnies
shaken down.

There was a block house on Chahokia Creek opposite the Swett place,
built by Colonel Judy, and known as Judy's Block House, and another
a little below the mouth of the Illinois, where our men used to go and
stay by turns ten or twelve at a time. There was a fort at George Moore's
right where William Gill's house now is, and a single block bouse (Jones')
on what is now Wiley Prewitt's farm. Old Fort Russell had a stockade
enclosing about half an acre with huts for the men inside. A company of
regulars under Captain Ramsey were stationed there. There was also
Beeman's Fort in the Bottom, arid Hill's Fort on Shoal Creek.

The French had cattle larger than our common sort with monstrous
large horns. At the French villages I have seen them worked with a
strip of wood before their heads lashed to their horns with leather instead
of a yoke. The French ploughs had little Avheels to them. They had
common fields and shared the keeping up of the fences.

We made our own cloth of wool, flax and cotton. I raised 1,000 pounds
of unginned cotton on an acre on the Sandridge, and sold it a 8J cents (six
pence) a pound in the seed. Hand gins were used for ginning cotton.
We wore buckskin for clothing to some extent.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS 283

We had no Post Office until one was established in Edwardsville. I
had to go to Cahokia to muster, to get my marriage license and my com-
missions."

GAIUS PADDOCK.
(r) RoBKRT Paddock, the pilgrim ancestor resided in Plymouth in 1G34,
and probably several years before and after that time. He afterwards
.settled in Duxbury and is noticed in Windsor's history of that town. He
died in 1G50.

(II) Zechakiah Paddock, born May, 1636, son of the 1st Robert, lived
inYarmouth, Cape Cod, and died there May 1, 1727. A very full and favor-
able account of him is given in the Genealogical Register taken from the
North-East Weekly Journal of June 5, 1727. He married Deborah Lears
(1659) and left of his own posterity forty-eight grand children and thirty-
eight great grand children.

(III) Zechariah Paddock, born 1664. Of his personal history little is
known. Two of his sous, Ichabod and Thomas, removed to Middle-
borough.

(IV) IcHABOD Paddock was born in Yarmouth, June 1, 1687. He mar-
ried Joanna Faunce and moved to Middleborough in 1722.

(V) Zachariah Paddock, seventh child of Ichabod, born Feb. 20, 1725.
Married Martha Washburn 1748, and lived in Middleborough. He died
June 4, 1795.

(VI) Gaius Paddock, the subject of this sketch, Avas the fourth child of
Zachariah and born Nov. 2, 1758. At the age of seventeen he enlisted in
the army of the United States at the commencement of the war with Great
IJritain, and served his country until its close. He Avas in the army that
i-rossed the Delaware with Washington. He married, in 1786, Polly Wood
and the next year removed to Woodstock, Vermont, Avhence, in the fall of
1S15, he removed to Cincinnati, the subsequent year to St. Charles, Mo.,
and in the spring of 1817 to St. Louis. The next year he came over to Illi-
nois and purchased the north-east quarter of section three, town 5, 8, in
Madison county, and there resided until his death, which occurred at St.
Louis while on a visit to that place, August 11, 1831. Mrs. Paddock died
July 15, 1850, "much beloved and respected by an extensive circle of
friends and acquaintances, long well known for her charitj- to the sick and
indigent." Their children were :

June, who married first Barney Richmond, and secondly Gershoni Flagg, died

December 12th, 1863. Three children.
Mary, died unmarried, in 1863.
Salome, married Pascal P. Enos; five children.
Susan and Joanna.

Sprout Wood, died November lotli. 1821.

Julia, married first Henry Keiley, and secondly E. C. Biankinship; four children.
Eveline.

Orville, married Mary Bailej-, seven children.
Elvira, died July 1st, 1863.

GERSHOM FLAGG
Was born in Orwell, Vermont, Nov. 26, 1792, and removed with his
father to Richmond in 1800. His education Avas such as the common
scliools of that section could then afford, not much in quantity nor first

284 A GAZETTEER OF

rate in quality. In the war of 1812 he served in the Vermont Militia at
the battle of Plattsburg, After attaining his majority he studied survey-
ing in the office of John Johnson, Civil Engineer, at Burlington.®

In 1816 he came westward, spending the winter of 1816-17 in Indiana.
The following year he came down the Ohio, in a small flat-boat, to its
mouth and thence by land to St. Louis, where he remained the following
winter. Whilst here he assisted in painting the first steamboat that ever
arrived at St. Louis. The following spring (1818) he came over to Illinois
and made an improvement on the south-east quarter of section three,
town 5, 8, though the patent by which he acquired title is dated October 20,
1823. Here he lived the remainder of his life a farmer. He married, Sep-
tember 27, 1827, Jane Paddock (Richmond,) by whom he had one son,
Willard Cutting, born September 16, 1829.

*The original ancestor of all families bearing the name of Flagg in this country,
was probably Thomas Flegg, (the name having been so spelled for not less than
eighty years after its migration) of Watertown, Massachusetts, who "came as
servant of Richard 'Jarver, from Scratby, in the hundred of East Flegg, County
Norfolk, a few miles north of Yarmouth, where they embarked in 1637." His
numerous descendants are found in all parts of the country, but especially abound
in the region of Worcester, Ma-ssuchusetts, the names of about forty of the
family appearing on the directory of that town.

So far back as the way is clear, we have the following genealogy of Gershom
Flagg.

(I) EuEN'EZEB Flagg, of Boston, may have been the greatgrandson of Thomas
Flegg aforesaid. His children were :

Kleazer, bom November 0, 1725. William, " July 10, ;1732.

Mary, " iMarch 18, 1728. Sarah, " July 18, 1733.

Gershom, " June 10, 1730. Abia, " January 2, 17—

(II) Gershom Flagg, "settled in Lancaster, and while slating the house of the
late Dr. Gardner, of Boston, fell from it and Wiis killed." He owned a farm and
a'slate quarry in Lancaster, and is described as "a spare light-complected man,
straight as a candle, and a great hand for business." It appears by the town
record that he was married to Mary Willard of Lancaster, December 5th, 1750, by
Joseph Wilder, jr. His children were : . ., _ ,— -,

Gershom, born April 11, 1758. Ehenezer, April /, l/o6.

' Of^liese three children'oer'shom emigrated to Marietta, Ohio, in 1788, and there
.lied in 1792, leaving a family. Mary married John Baker, and remained in Mas-
sachusetts.

Ebemezer Flagg, the father of Gershom Flagg, of Madison, was a soldier dur-
ing the revolution. One of his appoinments as Sergeant, dated Orange Town,
August 18th, 1780, describe him as belonging to the "Colonels company of Foot, in
the Tenth Massachusetts Regiment, in the service of the United States." After
t he war he removed to Vermont, first to Clarenden, and subsequently to Orwell,
and in 1800 to Richmond, Chittenden County, where he remained practicing his
profession as physician, until his death February 17th, 1828. He married EUzabeth
Cutting, and had the following children :

Artemas, born Feb. 17, 1789. Lwy, " Dec. 27, 1800.

Azariah C. " Nov. 28, 1790. Eliza Wail, " Aug. 11, 1802; d Mar. 4, '41

Gershom, " Nov. 26, 1792; d Mar. 4, '57. Urana, " Apr. 7, 1804; deceased.

Mary Ann, " Oct. 24, 1794; deceased. Willard P. " June 8, 1808;
Semanthy, " Nov. 22, 1796; d Mar.31, '49 T7io«. P. If". " Feb. 14, 1813; deceased.
>^ziah, " Aug. 7, 1798; d Nov. 16, '21

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Solon Robinson, in a letter to the Prairie Farmer in 1845, says that
"Gershom Flagg, a Gi-een Mountain bo3-, but not a Greenhorn, undertook
to make a farni on the prairie, in Madison county, and was told by the set-
tlers in the thick woods that he was crazy to thiiik of cultivating land that
was so poor it would not bear timber." In this respect, as well as in fruit
culture, he was a pioneer, having planted one of the earliest commercial
orchards of grafted fruit in 1822.

He was a man of somewhat eccentric character, of great integrity and
good ability, and, considering his early disadvantages, of considerable
acquirements.

BIOGEAPHICAL.

It was the good fortune of Madison County to be the home of, among
others, a trio of Printers — Hooper Warren, George Churchill and
John Bailhache— whose influence did much to promote the best inter-
ests, not only of the county but of the State; and it is with pleasure that
we give a few facts relative to their history in this connection.

HOOPER WARREN

Was a native Walpole, N. H., where he was born 1790, and a resident,
for the greater part of his life until his majority, of Vermont, where he
learned his trade as a printer in the office of the Rutland Herald. Mr.
Warren came to Delaware in 1814, to Kentucky three years later, (work-
ing with Amos Kendall,) and in 1813 to St. Louis. During the fall of 1813
he was agent of a Lumber Company of St. Louis, at Cairo, which was
then without a settlement — the only resident family, (named Hutchins)
occupying for a home and store, a "grounded flatboat."

In ]March 1819 Mr. Warren removed to Edwardsville, Illinois, and com-
menced the publication of the Edwardsville "Spectator," having for his
principal friends and contributors such men as Governor Edwards,
Daniel P. Cook, Geoi'ge Churchill, Thomas Lippincott, etc.

The only newspapers published earlier in Illinois were the Illinois
Emigrant, of Shawneetown, and the Illinois Intelligencer, of Kaskaskia.
The Illlinois Republican, (the fourth newspaper in the order of publica-
tion,) was started at Edwardsville by Judge Smith four years after the
"Spectator."

Mr. Warren edited the "Spectator" for six years, avowing his anti-slavery

principles in his firstiprospectus. It was the able organ of the anti-slavery

men against the bold attempt, commenced in 1822 to engraft legalized

slavery upon our State Constitution. The contest was one of the fiercest

ever known in our State history, and it was only by a slender majority

that this young commonwealth was saved from the blighting curse which

thus early threatened its'promising career. Posterity will not fail to search

out the standard bearers in that war of freedom; nor will the name of

Hooper Warren faU of its meed of honor.

After his six years of services as editor of that journal, Mr. Warren
passed a part of 1826 in Cincinnati editing the "National Crisis," when he
removed the press of the "Spectator" from Edwardsville to Springfield,
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at which last place the Sangamoa ''Spectator" was edited by hiui for
about two years. In 1829 he removed to (jralena, establishing there (joint-
ly with Doctors Newhall and Philleo,) the Galena "Advertiser and Upper
Mississippi Herald," which was printed about one and a half years. In
1831 he removed to Hennepin, where for five years he tilled the offices of
Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Commissioners' Court, as also of
Recorder and Justice of the Peace.

In 18313 he published for about a year, at Chicago, the "Commercial
Advertiser," when he returned to Hennepin, and in the spring of 1839
removed his family to Henry, Illinois, where he carried on a farm. In
1850, after the death of his wife, he published at Princeton, for one year,
the Bureau Advocate, when ho again removed to Chicago, passing about
three years there, as associate (with Zabina Eastman) of the "Free West
and the Western Citizen." He then returned to his farm in Henry, where
he continued to reside until his death, which occurred while he was on a
visit to Mondota, Illinois, August 22, 1804.

Such is a meagre outline of the career of one of the earlcst and oldest
printers of IllinV)is— a man of work as well as thought, who rarely had in
his busy toil, time to write, but was a genuine "compositor," his thoughts
and fingers keeping time nimbly the one with the other. And it is due to
the worth and public services of this good man that the press should lay a
wreath of honor on his tomb.

Earnest yet <!alm, brave and undaunted, yet wise and just, he remained
ever true and intloxible in his principles, liberal in his politics, in warm
sympathy with "the people" and the "people's rights;" yet, as such, a
staunch advocate of the natural rights of all men and all races, and hence
the open and unliinching foo of African slavery.

Few men have passed through a long life of such labor as his with a
purer record — more blameless, more respected, more trusted. His
tranquil old age was not inactive; but was occasionally improved by him
in writing upon past events in the history of Illinois, about which few
had better information or could write more justly and more wisely- Mr.
Warren was a frequent and esteemed correspondent of the Chicago
Historical Society.

The sabje(;t of this Sketch lived not to see fully established that emanci-

Sation of the Annerican bondmen to which his life long labors had been
evoted. Like Moses, he was permitted only a IMsgah sight of the land
of long promise and hope. Ho has passed in full age away, to join the
band of faithful labors for humanity and right, wlio, once stigmatized as
seditious and disturbers of the peace, will be forever honored as fellow-
workers with God and the good, friends of their country, advocates and
defenders of the oppressed. The loss is our own wlien such men are for-
gotten in their death. •■

GEORGE CHURCHILL

Was born at Hubbardton, Rutland county, Vermont, October 11, 1789.t
As soon as he was able he worked on his father's farm, and occasionally
attended some one of the common schools.

In December, 1801, he was bereft of his mother by an unexpected and
sudden death. In the spring of 1805 he went to a private school in Rut-

*Froni the Chicago Tribune.

tHis ancestors as far back as his great grandfather Samuel Churchill and his
maternal grandfather Charles Boardman, it is believed, were all born at or near
the town of Wethersfleld, Hartford county, Connecticut. Churchill is an English
name, and no doubt his distant ancestors came from England. There were some
famous men of llie name in England. Charles Churchill was a well-known satir-
ical poet. John Churchill was created Duke of Marlborough, for his military ex-
ploits, in the same way as Arthur "Wellesley was afterwards created Duke of

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land, taught bv Samuel Walker, with whose instructions he made good
progress in English Grammar and Arithmetic; and, at the end of about
tour months, understood as much of those sciences as enabled him to com-
plete the study of them without the aid of a teacher. In the fore part of
the winter of 1805-6 he studied English Composition and Geography with
the Rev. Jedediah Bushnell, of Cornwall, Vt. Induced more by the love
of literature than by the hope of wealth, he determined to become a prin-
ter; and, in February, 1806, entered the office of the "Albany Centinel,"
published by Messrs. Whiting, Backus & Whiting. Having completed
his apprenticeship he continued to work as a journeyman printer at Al-
bany until he had money enough to purchase one half of a small printing
office, another journeyman printer raising an equal sum of money for the
other half, and thus they became "boss" printers. But business of all
kinds became dull, and the printing business more dull than any other.
Having sold out his half at a considerable loss Mr. Churchill removed
to the (5ity of New York, where he worked as a journeyman printer over
five mouths, and then left for the West. On the way he spent some time
at Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. At the latter place he arranged with a
company of merchants from Connecticut, with whose leader he was ac-
quainted, to take passage in their Hat bottomed boat, in which their goods
were transported. At Cincinnati they remained about two weeks. After
a short stay at Westport, Mr. Churchill proceeded to Louisville and work-
ed some time in the office of the Courier, owned by Nicholas Clarke; and
afterwards in the office of the Correspondent, owned by Col. Elijah C.
Berry, afterwards a well-known citizen of Illinois, and Auditor of Public
Accounts for this State. On the 5th of June, 1817, he left Louisville in the
keel-boat Dolphin for St. Louis. Arrived at Shawneetown on the 11th of
June, where, desirous of seeing the country, he left the boat in company
with Mr. Kersey Jones, of Pennsylvania, and proceeded on foot to Kas-
kaskia, where they arrived on the 16th. Here they rested until the 23d
when they proceeded to St. Genevieve, Mo. At 8 o'clock p. m., of June 27,
1817, he arrived in St. Louis.

A view of some of the fertile prairies of Illinois, so different from the
lands on which he had formerly labored, led to a resolution to make farm-
ing his permanent occupation. Having selected the north-west quarter of
section eight, town three north, range seven west, he entered it at the Laud
Office, and now resides upon it.

In 1818, perceiving that there was a disposition, in some parts of the
Territory of Illinois, to contend for the toleration of slavery, he wrote
several essays in opposition to that project, which were published in the

Wellington, for a military reason. It would be difficult to decide which of them
received the most eulogies from the writers of that day. Here is one which John
Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, received from the celebrated Joseph Addison : •

" 'Twas then great Marlborough's mighty soul was proved,

That in the shock of charging hosts unmo%'ed.

Amidst confusion, horror, and dispair,

Examined all the dreadful scenes of war :

In peaceful thought the field of death sui-vey'd,

To fainting squadions sent the timely aid.

Inspired repulsed battalions to engage,

And taught the doubtful battle where to rage.

So when an angel by divine command

With rising tempests shakes a guilty land,

Such as of late o're pale Britannia pass'd.

Calm and serene he drives the furious blast;

And pleased the Almighty's orders to perform,

Rides in the whirlwind, and directs the storm."

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Illinois "Intelligencer," at Kaskaskia, at that time the only newspaper
published in the Territory. •,. w i .

In order to fence and improve his farm he found it expedient to work at
his old trade of printing, consequently in the winter and spring of 1819 he
worked in the office of the Missouri Gazette, at St. Louis, conducted by
Joseph Charless, Esq. . . ^

At that time arose the famous Missouri Question in Congress. Missouri,
petitioned Congress to pass an "Enabling Act," that is, an act authorizing
the people of tne Territory to elect delegates to meet in convention and
form a Constitution for a State Government, with a view to its admission
as a State into the Union, The bill passed the House of Representatives,
with the following proviso, which was proposed by Gen. James Tallmadge,
of Duchess county, N. Y. : ,,.,., • i ^

''And provided, That the introduction ol slavery, or involuntary servi-
tude be prohibited, except for the punishment of crimes, whereof the party
has been duly convicted; and that all children born within the said State
after the admission thereof into the Union, shall be declared free at the
kge of twenty-five years." . , ^^ ^ ^ * *i „

The Senate struck out this proviso; the House refused to concur; so the
bill failed to pass at that session. The action of the House of Representa-
tives created great excitement in St. Louis. Throe distinguished lawyers
took up the pen, and filled many columns of the Gazette with their denun-
ciations of the proposed restriction, and their arguments to prove its un-
constitutionality. Relieving that something might be said on both sides
of the question,' Mr. Churchill wrote an essay in support of the restriction
and oflfered it to the editor for publication, who proposed that the author-
ship should be kept secret, and wrote an introduction saying, in substance,
that he did not agree with the writer, but inserted the communication in

pursuance of his uniform prncticre of keeping his paper open to all parties.
The appearance of this publication caused fresh excitement. Sundry

slave gentry stopped their papers; ))ut the loss was more than made up by
new subscribers. Mr. Churchill continued to write on the subject occa-
sionally during the months of April, May and June, ISIO. His essays
Avere signed "A Farmer of St. Charles County." The writers for the Ga-
zette, in opposition to the restriction, adopted the signatures of "Sydney,"
"Hampden," and "A Missourian." Col. Benton, who edited theSt. Louis
Enfiuirer, was more violent than the writers for the Gazette; and they
were all sorely vexed because they could not find out the name of the
"Farmer." Mr. C. was not alone in defending the restriction in the col-
umns of the Gazette. Another gentleman with whom he had no acquaint-
ance contributed four cssavs under the name of "Pacificus," written in a
temperate, inotfensive style, and abounding in masterly and convincing
ar*^uments.

Mr. Hooper Warren having established the "Edwardsville Spectator,"
at the County Seat of Madison County. Illinois, Mr. Churchill acceded to
his request to assist him in the capacity of journeyman printer. He was
convinced that Mr. Warren was inflexibly opposed to slavery, and was a
"•ood printer; and therefore lie assisted in giving his paper a start. While
he continued with Mr. Warren, and afterwards, Mr. Churchill wrote sev-
eral communications for the Spectator.

In 1822 he was elected a member of the House of Representatives from
Madison county. This county, which hitherto had extended to the north-
ern boundarv of the State, had been greatly reduced by the creation of
Sangamon, Greene and Pike counties. The succeeding session of the Leg-
islature was distinguished by the attempt to call a Convention to amend
our Constitution, with a view of admitting slavery into Illinois. At the
election in 1824 the Anti-Convention candidates for seats in the House of
Representatives were elected by an average majority of 147. Mr. Churchill
was one of the successful candidates, and was re-elected in 1826, 1828 and

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1830. And in 1838 he was nominated as a candidate for a seat in
tlie State Senate for a term of four years, and was elected. In 1844 he
was again elected a member of the House of Representatives of Illinois
for two vears. Thus he has been a member of the State Senate four years,
and of the House of Representatives twelve years— in all sixteen years.
In March, 1833, he was appointed by Posmaster-General W. T. Barry,
Postmaster at Ridge Prairie in this county, a trust he continued to hold
for nine or ten j'ears.

As the winter of age advances he is more and more inclined to seek re-
tirement. On the old homestead which he adopted in this county over
forty-eight years ago, Mr. Chui-chill still resides, one of the few remaining
of those noble Pioneers who labored efficiently in securing the founda-
tion of that substantial prosperity enjoyed so abundantly by the citizens
of Illinois.

JOHN BAILHACHE.

From the Presbyterian Reporter for September, 1857, we make the fol-
lowing extract: "With the sincerest sorrow we record the death of this
venerated man.

On Tuesday, Sept. 2, instant, while riding with some friends near Alton
city School-house jSTo. 1, he was so seriously injured by the overturning
of the carriage down a steep bank that he died the next day, at 4 o'clock,
p. M., about twenty-four hours after the accident. On Friday, the 4th
instant, he was buried from the Protestant Episcojial Church.

For several years we have been so intimately associated with Judge
Bailhache, so well knew his worth, and so highly respected him, that our
own feelings demand some tribute to his memorj'. The same demand is
made by the public position he has so long occupied, by his age, and by the
high esteem with w"hich he was universally regarded.

In 1855 he drew up a Brief Sketch of his life and editorial career, at the
request of his children and for their use. This valuable document we
have read with the deepest interest; and from it we take the following
facts in his somewhat eventful life.

He was born in St Ouen, the westernmost Parish of Jerse3' — the largest
of the Norman Isles in the British Channel — on the 8th of May, 1787.

His father bore the same name as himself, and that was the name of the
eldest son in the family for many preceding generations. His father
died in January 1800, and the son saj^s of him: "He was a devout and
consistent member of the Church ot^ England; and I may truly say of
him that a more upright and benevolent man, or one more' generally^be-
loved was not to be found on the whole Island."

The maiden name of his mother was Mary De La Perrelle. He says of
her — "In all respects she may justly bo considered a sujjerior woman.
Left a widow with six small children— the eldest myself, under thirteen
years of age, the youngest an infant at the breast — and but a small patri-
mony, she succeeded by her admirable management, raising her children
reputably, and giving all of them a pretty good education, not on\j with-
out impairing the capital left by m3'- father, but on the contrary adding to
its value." She died in 1847, aged eighty-five years.

In infancy his health was extremely deli<iate, and all his friends predic-
ed for him a premature death. He possessed a remarkable aptitude for
learning, and could not remember the time in which he could not read
with fluency, or when lie learned the rudiments of Arithmetic. From
thirteen to sixteen years of age he attended an Academy, near his pater-
nal home, in which he learned the English language, (the French was his

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mother tongue,) and made some proficiency in Latin and Greek. During
the next live years of liis life he served an apprenticeship to the printing
business, receiving as compensation for his services board and lodging
and ten pounds sterling at the expiration of the term.

At the request of Rev. Peter Sarchet, sen. — who had children settled in
this country — he accompanied him to tlie United States in 1810, reaching
Cambridge, Ohio, the latter part of September.

After an unsuccessful attempt to establisli himself in other business, he
become half proprietor of the "Fredonian," a Republican paper published
at Chillicothe, and made his debut as Editor and Publisher, August 30th,
1812. That first number contained the official account of the capitulation
of Detroit.

Soon after this he made the acquaintance of Gen. Harrison, who passed
throught Chillicothe on his waj"^ to take command of the Northwestern
army. His partner in business, Mr. Richardson, accompanied the Gen.
eral to the wars. Before many montlis Mr. Bailhache purchased his inter-
est in the "Fredonian," and thus become sole proprietor of the paper.

In Augast, 1815, he purchased "The Scioto Gazette," a Federal paper
published in tlie same city, and united it with his own. The consolidated
paper bore the name of "The Scioto Gazette and Freedonian Chronicle."

He was married, December 24th, 181G, to Elizabeth Harwood, third
daughter of Rev. William Heath, of Lvnchburg, Virginia. She lived
until .July 1, 1840, when she died at Alton, of chok-ni, in the fifty-second
year of her age.

The children of this marriage were ten in number, all but three of
whom died yoimg. William Henry, Preston Heath, and Arthur Lee, still
survive. A" daughter, Sarah Ann, lived to be four and a half years o)
age. Pier death seems to have been most bitterly lamented by the strick-
<m parents; and led subsequently to the adoption of a daughter of Judge
Railhache's brotlier, Mary Elizabeth, She proved herself a worthy sister
and daughter, and survives to lament with bitter tears her beloved foster
father.

In 1820-21, he had some connection with banking affairs, which did not
result favorably to his pecuniary interests. He was for several years
State Printer at" Columbus, and part proprietor and then sole owner of
"Tlie State .rournal" — having previously sold "The Scioto Gazette." A
paragraph from the "Sketch," <fec., at this point in his history, is worthy
of all attention, and strikinglj^ illustrates the character of the man: Al-
though I filled the office of State Printer for three consecutive years, I re-
alized but little profit from my exertions, or from the business of the
.Journal. The reason probably was, that I complied strictly with the
<;onditions of my contract— in the spirit as well as in the letter — and did
not resort to technicalities in order to swell my bills. Be this as it may,
my successors" bills exceeded mine in the proportion of upwards of three
lo one, and the result was, that they were raised from poverty to wealth,
while I scarcely improved my previous condition." There speaks the
honest man !

For about twenty years he seems to have taken a very active part in the
politics of Ohio, and closed his editorial career there in 1836.

At the solicitation of his wife's friends, who had removed to St Louis,
he came with his family to that city. Failing to secure an interest in the
"Missouri Republican,'' he purchased one-half of the "Alton Telegraph,"
and took charge of that paper in May, 1837. In about one year he jiur-
chased the iiiterst of his partner, Mr. L. A. Parks, and became the sole
proprietor of the paper. In June, 1838, he associated Mr. S. R. Dolbee
with himself in the publication of the "Telegraph." That connection con-
tinued until the close of 1849.

His next partner in business was his son William Henry. This con-
nection continued until July, 1852, when he sold one-third of the establish-
mtnt to Mr. Edward Baker. After two years he disposed of his remain-
inf interest in the office to Mr. L. A. Parks, one of the original proprietors
of the paper. He continued, however to render sucli assistance to his

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successors as his health would admit until they sold out the paper in May
1855. He then purchased the Book and Job office of the establishment in
connection with Mr. Parks, and continued that branch of the business
until his death.

At his office this "Reporter" has been published — with the exception of
a few months — ever since its commencement, in May, 1845. He has read
the proof sheets, and to his careful and experienced eye, is it mainly
owing that so few typographical errors have defaced its pages.

During these twelve years of close association we have witnessed his strict
integrity, his uniforn urbanity and his high moral and religious tone.

Judge Bailhache's connection with the "Telegraph" was not profitable in a
pecuniary sense. He says himself— June lst,1855 — "I am not at this moment
in possession of as large an amount of property as I was at the time of mv
departure from Columbus, a little more than eighteen years since."

Of his Editorial life he speaks as follows : "Of my career as an Editor
from 1812 to 1S54— a period of nearly forty-two 3'-ears— it would not become
me to speak. I am fully sensible of my short-comings, and of having
sometimes fallen into error. I am entirely willing to leave my reputation
as a journalist with my cotemporaries in full assurance that they will con-
tinue, as heretofore, to do me ample justice, by treating my faults with
lenity and giving me full credit for good intentions. It has ever been mv
aiin to contribute toward raising the character of the Western Press, by
upholding whatever was innocent and pure, and discountenancing' all
vice and immorality — by treating all classes of men, my political oppon-
ents not excepted, with uniform fairness and courtesy^and by laborino-
with increasing perseverance to advance the honor and the prosperity ot"
the country of my adoption. That my exertions have sometimes failed
may be a matter of regret; but upon a fair and candid review of my whole
course, I ought perhaps to be grateful that, with my limited means and
humble field of operation, I should have accomplished as much as I may,
without the imputation of vanity, reasonably claim to have done."

In October, 1820, Judge Bailhache was elected to represent the people of Ross
county in the Legislature of Ohio, and served one term in that capacitv.

In 1825 he was elected by the legislature one of the Associate Judges of
the Court of Common Pleas, for the county of Ross. This office he held
until his removal to Columbus, in the full of 1828, when he resigned. In
the Spring of 1835 he was elected Mayor of the city of Columbus.

In November, 1841, he was elected one of the Representatives to the
Legislature of Illinois, from the county of Madison? In the Spring of
1843 he re-visited his native place and bade tdieu to his venerated mother.

Judge Bailhache was brought up in the Protestant Episcopal Church, of
which his parents were members. In that communion he lived and died.
His funeral was attended by a verj' large concourse. Rev. S. Y McMas-
ters, his Paster, delivered oh that occasion a most simple, beautiful and
appropriate discourse, in which he truthfully delineated the character of
of the deceased.

The manuscript of that discoui-se is before us, and most gladly would
we, did space permit, transfer the whole of it to our columns.

The theme of his discourse was the translation of the prophet Elijah, 1
Kings i: 9—14. After referring to the mission of Elijah and discussing the
circumstances of his translation, the speaker said: "On the present occa-
sion I confess to much of the feeling of loneliness, bereavement and loss,
experienced by the prophet Elisha when he had seen his pattern so mys-
teriously taken from him; and although I dare not claim to have inherit-
ed his mantle, nor a double portion — nor any portion — of his spirit, yet
like the bereaved Elisha, I feel like standing in amazement and grief,' and
crying 'My Father ! My Father ! !' "

After some very just remarks upon his editorial career, the Rev. gentle-
man proceeded thus :

It was in his private, domestic, religious and ecclesiastical relations that I
knew him best. To be polite, generous and just, was never and effort to him. All
the high principles of the man, the gentleman, and the Christian, seemed in him

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to have been inborn, oi' wrought into the constitution of his mind by early edu-
cation, and by the grace of Grod. Truly, I think it may be said tliat his religion
was not more prominent while he kneeled at the chancel rail at tlie communion,
than when he was at home, in the family circle, or on the streets, or in his office,
in the daily routine of business. Instead of appearing like a business man pro-
fessing religion, he appeared like a Christian man engaging in business from a
sense of duty. The moral and religious elements seemed to form the web and the
woof of his character; while other matters were wrought in, in harmonious em-
broidery, and all took their hue from these.

To the day of his death, he remained a student — close in his application, to a
degree which mi^ht have shamed most young men in our Universities; and in the
whole time that I have known him, I tliink I have never marked greater proti-
ciency in the acquisition of knowledge in any person. To the last, he continued
to learn, to acquire information; and only his extreme modesty prevented his
being regarded a prodigy in learning. ****«*«**

CONCLUSION.

During the war for the suppression of the rebellion, Madison county
performed an honorable part in furnishing out of her abundance, supplies
of men and money for the maintenance of the Union and the Constitu-
tional government. In the ranks of the defenders of their country were
found many of lier best citizens, while the patriotism and devotion of
those who remained did much to strengthen the arms and provide for the
comfort of the brave boys in tlie held.

The city of Alton was during the war a point of some military impor-
tance. A large number of captured rebels— amounting at times to severaj
thousand, and including some prominent as leaders of the rebellion, were
here confined; the old State Penitentiary building being used for the
purpose.

No task would in its performance be more pleasant to the writer than to
give such a history of the part which Madison County took in the war for
the Union, as would to some extent do justice to that noble band of patri-
ots from this County who, to preserve the Nation, laid their all
with a pure devotion upon the altar of their country. But having made
ililigent effort to obtain the facts, it was found that while much information
could be secured relative to the history of many companies, but very lit-
tle could be learned of others, apart from such reports as their oflBcers had
made to the military department at Springfield. The Adjutant General
lias informed the publisher that as soon as the Legislature convenes and
passes an act to that effect, his Rejxjrtfor 1865 will be printed. His last Re-
port will end with the return of the soldiers; is considered quite complete,
and will furnish a history of the various regiiients, accurately compiled
from the records. Hence it has been deemed advisable to omit that which
we could for want of data only partially finish, while the records do
exist from which the proper authorities will eventually publish a complete
exhibit.

MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. LXV

ROlTirx: « DROIVN,

Commission Merchants^

AND DEALERS IN ^

HAY, c;rain, I

ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE, ^

JVo. 31 SECOND STREET, "%

ConsiKnineiats and. Orders Respectiially Solicited.

GROSSIHIAIO' & CO.,

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COMMISSION MERCHANTS, |

Northeast Corner Third and Piasa Streets, p

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H. C. G. MORITZ, I

mxaVCHANT TAIIiOR, ^

AND BEAIiBB IN jq

Clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods, ?

SOUTH SIDE THIRD STREET, NEAR PIASA,

AXjTOJST, - -, - I31.ILiI]SrOIS.

M'PIKE & NEWMAN re present the New England Fire Insurance Co., of Hartford.

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FIRE! FIRXS!! FIRE!!!

For Indemnity against Loss or Damage by^Fire apply at the
OLD AGENCY OF

KELLENBERGER & DOLBEE,

The FIRST, OLDEST and most reliable in Alton. Tvepresent-
ins^ the following Substantial Companies, viz :

HOME, of New York. \ nARTFOHD FIRE, of Hartford.
UNDERiTRlTER'S of Xrw Yorh. CITY FIRE, of Hartford.

METROPOLITAN, of \eiv York. SPRINGFIELD F. & M., of MaaH.

LAMAR, of New York. j Old ILLINOIS MUTUAL, of Alton.
COMMERCE, New York. ALTON MUTUAL, of Alton.

Bepresenting an aggregate of 814,000,000 Capital and surplus as in-
dcinnitj- against loss BY FIRE. POLICIES issued without delay ami
Losses fairly adjusted and Promptly Paid.

Call at our office in the Four Story Brick Fire Proof Building, on

West Side of State Street, opposite Third,
KELLENBEBGEB <£r DOLBEE, Agents.

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in

FRUITS, ETC.,

Xorth East Corner Third & State Streets,

JOHN C. W. BAILEY,

nOEASONIC PRINTER,

CHICAGO, - ILLINOIS.

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-URBANA

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GAZETTEER OF MAOISON COUNTY, CONTAINING

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