L I B RAR.Y
OF THL
UN IVER5ITY
or ILLl NOIS
P26&
T
n.L. HIST. SURVEY
N
h
..'
•..Kf
A WAY TO GOVERN SEX.
Calhoun Writes Book Relating
• Discovery, Which She Says,
i/Vili Vastly Benefit World.
C. E; Calhoun of New York,
5S she has discovered the secret
t. After thirty years, devoted
{ to studying the subject, she
s she has proved by actual dem-
,tion that parents can .have "boys
Is at will, that stock breeders and
men can produce cow or bull
as they see fii, and that horti-
rists can grow male or female
: at v.'ill.
last of her own family, she !
ains, was made to order. After |
girl.s had come along she de- 1
to change the sex of those that ,
ed. so she put the discovery at
and had four boys. Now she
idow and her children are grown,
^ proposes to give the whole world
enefit of her discovery in a book
? wtriting and expects to rmhlish
hin a month.
/
:J-^-*^j^^>-''/^
THE
PAST AND PRESENT
OF
Rock Islmd County, III.,
CONTAINING
A History of the County — Its Cities, Towns, &c., A Biographical
Directory of its Citizens, War Record of its Yolijnteers in
the late Rebellion, Portraits of Early Settlers and
Prominent Men, General and Local Statistics,
Map of Rock Island County, History of Illinois,
Constitution of the United States, Mis-
* cellaneous Matters, Etc., Etc.
CHICAGO :
H. F. KETT & CO., Cor. Sth Ave. and Washington St.
1877.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by
H. F. KETT & CO.,
In the ofifice of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
Ottawav & Colbert,
PRINTERS,
147 & 149 Fifth Av., Chicago, 111.
j O X ^
9 7 7'3S<=f
C^O-JO <^<
REFACE.
But few e realize the task involved in the publication of a work of this kind.
We have to contend against ignortinoe, prejudice and selfishness. Ignorance of some peo-
. pie as to our objects, many refusing to give their names, for fear they will be used for some
swindling purpose; or their politics, lest it be used to their discredit; or how much property
y they own, fearing it is to increase their taxes. Prejudice of people who have subscribed
\ through agents for publications, and not having received what they expected, have forever
s^ thereafter sworn warfare against all agents, without discriminating, or taking into consid-
'7 eration the absolute necessity of emplojing men under certain circumstances as the media
between publisher and people. Selfishness by citizens who expect to have published, gratu-
itously, every thing they see fit to send us, which usually is of a personal nature, or not
relevant matter, and if published would be of no general interest, therefore we deem best to
suppress it, thereby receiving their outspoken enmity. For this work we do not claim per-
V . fection ; that would be an impossibility. Most townships have been gone over thoroughly,
but still there are undoubtedly errors, mostly in spelling names and in dates. We have sev-
eral cases in Rock Island County where members of the same family spell their names in
ditferent ways, and a number of cases where the dates of birtlis, of marriages, or when they
came into the county, were improbable, and when brought to their notice, they had made a
mistake generally of ten years in calculation. We give our agents the most positive in-
(, structionsto be especially careful in getting names and dates, but ofttimes men are indiffer-
ent in giving required information, and when met on the road, at the thrashing machine, or
in the rain or cold, the information is given hurriedly or carelessly, and our agents are
obliged to put it down as given them, and when copied, mistakes necessarily occur.
We have endeavored to get the names of all tax-payers and voters. We have about
8,150 names, the vote being about 6,771, which shows we could not have missed many. In
our History of the County we have endeavored to give an interesting, condensed and correct
sketch. Our History of Illinois will give the reader some interesting and valuable histori-
cal facts. Our Laws should be carefully read b}- every business man and farmer; they con-
tain invaluable information. In fact we have toiled long and i^t great expense, and have
Jv;far exceeded our promises to make every thing in these pages interesting and valuable, and
all j'ou could expect or wish, and in your criticisms, please to bear in mind that in gather-
ing, compiling and iiublishing a volume of this kind, perfection would be an impossi-
bility.
We wish to extend our sincere and warmest thanks to the citizens of Rock Island Countj'
for their kind treatment, and for. assistance rendered us in furnishilig information for this
work. They are too numerous to here name, but to the press and early settlers and Capt.
L. M. Haverstick and J. B. Danforth, Jr. in particular, we are grateful for their labors in
aiding us to gather the material for the History of the County.
H. F. Kett & Co.,
Piibli.shers.
c
ONTENTS.
Page.
History of Illinois 13
History of Rock Island Co 101
Armory and Arsenal 135
Beauty of Scenery ..106
Building of Fort Arm-
stroncr 118
Black Hawk War 122
Coal Statistics 243
County Official Register.. 132
Events from 1804 to 1812. .109
Events during War 1812-14,113
Early Settlers 120
Fort Armstrong 116
HISTORICAL.
Page.
First Entries of Land 119
Geology _ 103
Government Agents 119
Military Prison 141
Miscellaneous Church His-
tory 242
Organization 125
Rock River Water Power. 208
Sac and Fox Indians 107
Topography 101
History of Towns:
Andalusia 234
Coal Valley 215
Moline . I _ I7fi
Milan 200
Port Byron 212
Rock Island 142
Rural 218
Reynolds 231
Taylor Ridge 231
Page.
Andalusia 464
Black Hawk 374
Bowling 433
Buffalo Prairie 368
Canoe Creek 428
Coe 404
TOWKSHIP DIRECTORT.
Page.
Cordova 385
Coal Valley 399
Drury 392
Edgingtou 455
Hampton 4:37
Moline City :il8
BDSINfSS DIRECTORY.
Moline Township 360
Port Byron 409
Rock island City and Town-
ship 265
Rural 416
Zuma 423
The Business Directory follows the townships in which they are located.
Page.
Adams, Alfred A 265
.Vtkiuson, Chas 219
Bowles. Sam'l 327
Cleland. Sam'l 249
Cozad, Jas _ ;303
Davenport, Geo. Frontispiece.
Deere, Jno 61
Danforth, J. B., Jr Ill
PORTRAITS.
Page.
Edgington, Dan'l 93
Edgington. Jno 273
Gilclirist, Hugh :39H
Haverstick, L. M 165
Ilassclquist, T.N :309
Heasry, Samuel 431
Johnston, E. H :381
Porter, Wm 345
Page.
Spencer, Jno. W 183
Spencer, E. W 201
Stoddard. A. R 451
Swan, R. K 237
Taylor, Jas 291
VoL'el. Jno. A 467
Wheelock, D.L 147
Wheelock, S. VV 139
ROCK ISLAXD COUNTY WAR RECORD.
12th
13th
19th
Infantry
Page.
246
246
247
2.50
248 and 3.53
6.5th Infantry...
66th "
6yth "
Page.
250
251
351
28lh
37fh
7lst "
89th " _..
102d -
126th "
l;32d "
140th "
Miscellaneous Infantry..
2.51
251
43rd
45th
kk
347
247
353
2.54
47th
51st
58th
248
2.50
249
2.58
359
. ...360
Page.
4th Cavalry 361
9th " 361
14th '• 263
17th '• 363
Miscellaneous Cavalry 264
Artillery 364
U. S. Colo d Troops 264
First AriLj L'orps 364
ABSTRACT OF Il,LiIlNOI.S STATE li.^WS-
Page.
Bills of Exchange and Prom-
issory Notes 45
Interest 45
Descent 45
Wills and Estates 46
Taxes 48
Jurisdiction of Courts 48
County Courts 49
Limitation of Action... 49
Married Women 49
Exemption from Forced Sale. 50
Estrays 51
Deeds and Mortgages 51
Game 52
Weights and Measures 53
Millers 5:3
Marks and Brands'.'. ...... .53
Page.
Adoption of Children 54
Surveyors and Surveys 54
Roads 55
Drainage 57
Paupers 58
Fences 60
Damage from Trespass 61
Landlord and Tenant 61
Liens 64
Definition of Com'rcial Terms 65
Church Organization 79
Suggestion toPersons purchas-
ing Books by Subscription . 80
Form of Blank Note 66
" Order 66
" Receipt 66
" .Bills ol Purchase... 66
Page.
Formof Artich > of Agreement 67
" Clerk: r Services 67
" Bills ol Sale 68
" Bonds 68
'' Chattel I lortgage 69
" Lease of Buildings... 71
" Landlord'sAgreement 72
" Tenant's " 73
" Notice Tenant to Quit 73
" TeuanfsNotice '• 73
" Real Estate Mortgage
to secure Money.. 73
" Warranty Deed 74
' GJuit Claim Deed 75
Release 76
" Will 77
" Codicil 79
Page.
Constitution of United States Si
Electors of President and
Vice-President, 1876 100
Interest Table 83
Miscellaneous Table 83
Map of Rock Island Co Front.
9IISCEEI.ANEOUS.
Page.
Rock Island Union Building. .391
Population of the U. S 83
Population of Fifty Principal
Cities 82
Population and Aren of the
United States 83
Page.
Population of the Principal
Cities in the World 83
Population of Illinois 84 & 85
Too Lates and E rrata .^474
Vote of Rock Island County.. '245
,4^
•au
\..
•'Aii
-5
.\
«.*
-^■^ft
Lin"it[t!riuB nTfrininjilin 9 1 g S B.»^ \ L9iw''^ff U'Tll
— J*-*
R 6W.
K5W:
1^4^^.
IMuseatLne
T181Sr.
IL3E
History of Illinois.
The name of this beautiful Prairie State is derived from Illim^ a
Delaware word signifying Superior Men. It has a French termination,
and is a symbol of how the two races — the French and the Indians —
were intermixed during the early history of the country.
The appellation was no doubt well applied to the primitive inhabit-
ants of the soil whose prowess in savage warfare long withstood the
combined attacks of the fierce Iroquois on the one side, and the no less
savage and relentless Sacs and Foxes on the other. The Illinois were
once -a powerful confederacy, occupying the most beautiful and fertile
region in the great Valley of the Mississippi, which their enemies coveted
and struggled long and hard to wrest from them. By the fortunes of
war they were diminished in numbers, and finally destroyed. " Starved
Rock," on the Illinois River, according to tradition, commemorates their
last tragedy, where, it is said, the entire tribe starved rather than sur-
render.
EARLY DISCOVERIES.
The first European discoveries in Illinois date back over two hun-
dred years. They are a part of that movement which, from the begin-
ning to the middle of the seventeenth century, brought the French
Canadian missionaries and fur traders into the Valley of the Mississippi,
and which, at a later period, established the civil and ecclesiastical
authority of France from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico,
and from the foot-hills of the Alleghanies to the Rocky Mountains.
The great river of the West had been discovered by DeSoto, the
Spanish conqueror of Florida, three quarters of a century before the
French founded Quebec in 1608, but the Spanish left the country a wil-
derness, without further exploration or settlement within its borders, in
which condition it remained until the Mississippi was discovered by the
agents of the French Canadian government, Jolietand Marquette, in 1673.
These renowned explorers were not the first white visitors to Illinois.
In 1671 — two years in advance of them — came Nicholas Perrot to Chicago.
He had been sent by Talon as an agent of the Canadian government to
2
14 HISTORY OF THE STATE OP ILLINOIS.
call a great peace convention of Western Indians at Green Bay, prepara-
tory to the movement for the discovery of the Mississippi. It was
deemed a good stroke of policy to secure, as far as possible, the friend-
ship and co-operation of the Indians, far and near, before venturing upon
an enterprise which their hostility might render disastrous, and which
their friendship and assistance would do so much to make successful ;
and to this end Perrot was sent to call together in council the tribes
throughout the Northwest, and to promise them the commerce and pro-
tection of the French government. He accordingly arrived at Green
Bay in 1671, and procuring an escort of Pottawattamies, proceeded in a
bark canoe upon a visit to the Miamis, at Chicago. Perrot was there-
fore the first European to set foot upon the soil of Illinois.
Still there were others before Marquette. In 1672, the Jesuit mis-
sionaries. Fathers Claude AUouez and Claude Dablon, bore the standard
of the Cross from their mission at Green Bay through western Wisconsin
and northern Illinois, visiting the Foxes on Fox River, and the Masquo-
tines and Kickapoos at the mouth of the Milwaukee. These missionaries
penetrated on the route afterwards followed by Marquette as far as the
Kickapoo village at the head of Lake Winnebago, where Marquette, in
his journey, secured guides across the portage to the Wisconsin.
The oft-repeated story of Marquette and Joliet is well known.
They were the agents employed by the Canadian government to discover
the Mississippi. Marquette was a native of France, born in 1637, a
Jesuit priest by education, and a man of simple faith and of great zeal and
devotion in extending the Roman Catholic religion among the Indians.
Arriving in Canada in 1666, he was sent as a missionary to the far
Northwest, and, in 1668, founded a mission at Sault Ste. Marie. The
following year he moved to La Pointe, in Lake Superior, where he
instructed a branch of the Hurons till 1670, when he removed south, and
founded the mission at St. Ignace, on the Straits of Mackinaw. Here
he remained, devoting a portion of his time to the study of the Illinois
language under a native teacher who had accompanied him to the mission
from La Pointe, till he was joined by Joliet in the Spring of 1673. By
the way of Green Bay and the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, they entered
the Mississippi, which they explored to the mouth of the Arkansas, and
returned by the way of the Illinois and Chicago Rivers to Lake Michigan.
On his way up the Illinois, Marquette visited the great village of
the Kaskaskias, near what is now Utica, in the county of LaSalle. The
following year he returned and established among them the mission of
ihe Immaculate Virgin Mary, which was the first Jesuit mission founded
in Illinois and in the Mississippi Valley. The intervening winter he
had spent in a hut which his companions erected on the Chicago River, a
few leagues from its mouth. The founding of this mission was the last
mSTOKY OP THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 15
act of Marquette's life. He died in Michigan, on his way back to Green
Bay, May 18, 1675.
FIRST FRENCH OCCUPATION.
The first French occupation of the territory now embraced in Illi-
nois was effected by LaSalle in 1680, seven years after the time of Mar-
quette and Joliet. LaSalle, having constructed a vessel, the " Griffin,"
above the falls of Niagara, which he sailed to Green Bay, and having
passed thence in canoes to the mouth of the St. Joseph River, by which
and the Kankakee he reached the Illinois, in January, 1680, erected Fort
Crevecoeur^ at the lower end of Peoria Lake, where the city of Peoria is
now situated. The place where this ancient fort stood may still be seen
just below the outlet of Peoria Lake. It was destined, however, to a
temporary existence. From this point, LaSalle determined to descend
the Mississippi to its mouth, but did not accomplish this purpose till two
years later — in 1682. Returning to Fort Frontenac for the purpose of
getting materials with which to rig his vessel, he left the fort in charge of
Touti, his lieutenant, who during his absence was driven off by the Iro-
quois Indians. These savages had made a raid upon the settlement of
the Illinois, and had left nothing in their track but ruin and desolation.
Mr. Davidson, in his History of Illinois, gives the following grai^hic
account of the picture that met the eyes of LaSalle and his companions
on their return :
" At the great town of the Illinois they were appalled at the scene
which opened to their view. No hunter appeared to break its death-like
silence with a salutatory whoop ot welcome. The plain on which the
town had stood was now strewn with charred fragments of lodges, which
had so recently swarmed with savage life and hilarity. To render more
hideous the picture of desolation, large numbers of skulls had been
placed on the upper extremities of lodge-poles which had escaped the
devouring flames. In the midst of these horrors was the rude fort of
the spoilers, rendered frightful by the same ghastly relics. A near
approach showed that the graves had been robbed of their bodies, and
swarms of buzzards were discovered glutting their loathsome stomachs
on the reeking corruption. To complete the work of destruction, the
growing corn of the village had been cut down and burned, while the
pits containing the products of previous years, had been rifled and their
contents scattered with wanton waste. It was evident the suspected
blow of the Iroquois had fallen with relentless fury."
Touti had escaped LaSalle knew not whither. Passing down the
lake in search of him and his men, LaSalle discovered that the fort had
been destroyed, but the vessel which he had partly constructed was still
16 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
on the stocks and but slightly injured. After further fruitless search,
failing to find Touti, he fastened to a tree a painting representing himself
and party sitting in a canoe and bearing a pipe of peace, and to the paint-
ing attached a letter addressed to Touti.
Touti had escaped, and, after untold privations, taken shelter among
the Pottawattamies near Green Bay. These were friendly to the French.
One of their old chiefs used to say, " There were but three great cap-
tains in the world, himself, Touti and LaSalle."
GENIUS OF LaSALLE.
We must now return to LaSalle, whose exploits stand out in such
bold relief. He was born in Rouen, France, in 1643. His father was
wealthy, but he renounced his patrimony on entering a college of the
Jesuits, from which he separated and came to Canada a poor man in 1666.
The priests of St. Sulpice, among whom he had a brother, were then the
proprietors of Montreal, the nucleus of which was a seminary or con-
vent founded by that order. The Superior granted to LaSalle a large
tract of land at LaChine, where he established himself in the fur trade.
He was a man of daring genius, and outstripped all his competitors in
exploits of travel and commerce with the Indians. In 1669, he visited
the headquarters of the great Iroquois Confederacy, at Onondaga, in the
heart of New York, and, obtaining guides, explored the Ohio River to
the falls at Louisville.
In order to understand the genius of LaSalle, it must be remembered
that for many years prior to his time the missionaries and traders were
obliged to make their way to the Northwest by the Ottawa River (of
Canada) on account of the fierce hostility of the Iroquois along the lower
lakes and Niagara River, which entirely closed this latter route to the
Upper Lakes. They carried on their commerce chiefly hy canoes, pad-
dling them through the Ottawa to Lake Nipissing, carrying them across
the portage to French River, and descending that to Lake Huron. This
being the route by which they reached the Northwest, accounts for the
fact that all the earliest Jesuit missions were established in the neighbor-
hood of the Upper Lakes. LaSalle conceived the grand idea of opening
the route by Niagara River and the Lower Lakes to Canadian commerce
by sail vessels, connecting it with the navigation of the Mississippi, and
thus opening a magnificent water communication from the Gulf of St.
Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico. This truly grand and comprehensive
purpose seems to have animated him in all his wonderful achievements
and the matchless difficulties and hardships he surmounted. As the first
step in the accomplishment of this object he established himself on Lake
Ontario, and built and garrisoned Fort Frontenac, the site of the present
HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 17
city of Kingston, Canada. Here ho obtained a grant of land from the
French crown and a body of troops by which he beat back the invading
Iroquois and cleared the passage to Niagara Falls. Having by this mas-
terly stroke made it safe to attempt a hitherto untried expedition, his
next step, as we have seen, was to advance to the Falls with all his
outfit for building a ship with which to sail the lakes. He was success-
ful in this undertaking, though his ultimate purpose was defeated b}^ a
strange combination of untoward circumstances. Tlie Jesuits evidently
hated LaSalle and plotted against him, because he had abandoned them
and co-operated with a rival order. The fur traders were also jealous of
his superior success in opening new channels of commerce. At LaChine
he had taken the trade of Lake Ontario, which but for his presence there
would have gone to Quebec. While they were plodding with their bark
canoes through the Ottawa he was constructing sailing vessels to com-
mand the trade of the lakes and the Mississippi. These great plans
excited the jealousy and envy of the small traders, introduced treason and
revolt into the ranks of his own companions, and finally led to the foul
assassination by which his great achievements were prematurely ended.
In 1682, LaSalle, having completed his vessel at Peoria, descended
the Mississippi to its confluence with the Gulf of Mexico. • Erecting a
standard on which he inscribed the arms of France, he took formal pos-
session of the whole valley of the mighty river, in the name of Louis
XIV., then reigning, in honor of whom he named the country Louisiana.
LaSalle then went to France, was appointed Governor, and returned
with a fleet and immigrants, for the purpose of planting a colony in Illi-
nois. They arrived in due time in the Gulf of Mexico, but failing to
find the mouth of the Mississippi, up which LaSalle intended to sail, his
supply ship, with the immigrants, was driven ashore and wrecked on
Matagorda Bay. With the fragments of the vessel he constructed a
stockade and rude huts on the shore for the protection of the immigrants,
calling the post Fort St. Louis. He then made a trip into New Mexico,
in search of silver mines, but, meeting with disappointment, returned to
find his little colony reduced to forty souls. He then resolved to travel
on foot to Illinois, and, starting with his companions, had reached the
valley of the Colorado, near the mouth of Trinity river, when he was
shot by one of his men. This occurred on the 19th of March, 1687.
Dr. J. W. Foster remarks of him : " Thus fell, not far from the banks
of the Trinity, Robert Cavalier de la Salle, one of the grandest charac-
ters that ever figured in American history — a man capable of originating
the vastest schemes, and endowed with a will and a judgment capable of
carrying them to successful results. Had ample facilities been placed by
the King of France at his disposal, the result of the colonization of this
continent might have been far different from what we now behold."
18 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
EARLY SETTLEMENTS.
A temporary settlement was made at Fort St. Louis, or the old Kas-
kaskia village, on the Illinois River, in what is now LaSalle County, in
1682. In 1690, this was removed, with the mission connected with it, to
Kaskaskia, on the river of that name, emptying into the lower Mississippi
in St. Clair County. Cahokia was settled about the same time, or at
least, both of these settlements began in the year 1690, though it is now
pretty well settled that Cahokia is the older place, and ranks as the oldest
permanent settlement in Illinois, as well as in the Mississippi Valley.
The reason for the removal of the old Kaskaskia settlement and mission,
was probably because the dangerous and difficult route by Lake Michigan
and the Chicago portage had been almost abandoned, and travelers and
traders passed down and up the Mississippi by the Fox and Wisconsin
River route. They removed to the vicinity of the Mississippi in order
to be in the line of travel from Canada to Louisiana, that is, the lower
part of it, for it was all Louisiana then south of the lakes.
During the period of French rule in Louisiana, the population prob-
ably never exceeded ten thousand, including whites and blacks. Within
that portion of it now included in Indiana, trading posts were established
at the principal Miami villages which stood on the head waters of the
Maumee, the Wea villages situated at Ouiatenon, on the Wabash, and
the Piankeshaw villages at Post Vincennes ; all of which were probably
visited by French traders and missionaries before the close of the seven-
teenth century.
In the vast territory claimed by the French, many settlements of
considerable importance had sprung up. Biloxi, on Mobile Bay, had
been founded by DTberville, in 1699 ; Antoine de Lamotte Cadillac had
founded Detroit in 1701 ; and New Orleans had been founded by Bien-
ville, under the auspices of the Mississippi Company, in 1718. In Illi-
nois also, considerable settlements had been made, so that in 1730 they
embraced one hundred and forty French families, about six hundred " con-
verted Indians," and many traders and voyageurs. In that portion of the
country, on the east side of the Mississippi, there were five distinct set-
tlements, with their respective villages, viz. : Cahokia, near the mouth
of Cahokia Creek and about five miles below the present city of St.
Louis ; St. Philip, about forty-five miles below Cahokia, and four miles
above Fort Chartres ; Fort Chartres, twelve miles above Kaskaskia ;
Kaskaskia, situated on the Kaskaskia River, five miles above its conflu-
ence with the Mississippi ; and Prairie du Rocher, near Fort Chartres.
To these must be added St. Genevieve and St. Louis, on the west side
of the Mississippi. These, with the exception of St. Louis, are among
HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 19
the oldest French towns in the Mississippi Valley. Kaskaskia, in its best
days, was a town of some two or three thousand inhabitants. After it
passed from the crown of France its population for many years did not
exceed fifteen hundred. Under British rule, in 1773, the population had
decreased to four hundred and fifty. As early as 1721, the Jesuits had
established a college and a monastery in Kaskaskia.
Fort Chartres was first built under the direction of the Mississippi
Company, in 1718, by M. de Boisbraint, a military officer, under command
of Bienville. It stood on the east bank of the Mississippi, about eighteen
miles below Kaskaskia, and was for some time the headquarters of the
military commandants of the district of Illinois.
In the Centennial Oration of Dr. Fowler, delivered at Philadelphia,
by appointment of Gov. Beveridge, we find some interesting facts with
regard to the State of Illinois, which, we appropriate in this history:
In 1682 Illinois became a possession of the French crown, a depend-
ency of Canada, and a part of Louisiana. In 1765 the English flag was
run up on old Fort Chartres, and Illinois was counted among the treas-
ures of Great Britain.
In 1779 it was taken from the English by Col. George Rogers Clark.
This man was resolute in nature, wise in council, prudent in policy, bold
in action, and heroic in danger. Few men who have figured in the his-
tory of America are more deserving than this colonel. Nothing short of
first-class ability could have rescued Vincens and all Illinois from the
English. And it is not possible to over-estimate the influence of this
achievement upon the republic. In 1779 Illinois became a part of Vir-
ginia. It was soon known as Illinois County. In 1784 Virginia ceded
all this territory to the general government, to be cut into States, to be
republican in form, with " the same right of sovereignty, freedom, and
independence as the other States."
In 1787 it was the object of the wisest and ablest legislation found
in any merely human records. No man can study the secret history of
THE "COMPACT OF 1787,"
and not feel that Providence was guiding with sleepless eye these unborn
States. The ordinance that on July 13, 1787, finally became the incor-
porating act, has a most marvelous history. Jefferson had vainly tried
to secure a system of government for the northwestern territory. He
was an emancipationist of that day, and favored the exclusion of slavery
from the territory Virginia had ceded to the general government ; but
the South voted him down as often as it came up. In 1787, as late as
July 10, an organizing act without the anti-slavery clause was pending.
This concession to the South was expected to carry it. Congress was in
20 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLESTOIS.
session in New York City. On July 5, Rev. Dr. Manasseh Cutler, of
Massachusetts, came into New York to lobby on the northwestern terri-
tory. Everything seemed to fall into his hands. Events were ripe.
The state of the public credit, the growing of Southern prejudice,
the basis of his mission, his personal character, all comlnned to complete
one of those sudden and marvelous revolutions of public sentiment that
once in five or ten centuries are seen to sweep over a country like the
breath of the Almighty. Cutler was a graduate of Yale — received his
A.M. from Harvard, and his D.D. from Yale. He had studied and taken
degrees in the three learned professions, medicine, law, and divinity. He
had thus America's best indorsement. He had published a scientific
examination of the plants of New England. His name stood second only
to that of Franklin as a scientist in America. He was a courtly gentle-
man of the old style, a man of commanding presence, and of inviting-
face. The Southern members said they had never seen such a gentleman
in the North. He came representing a company that desired to purchase
a tract of land now included in Ohio, for the purpose of planting a colony.
It was a speculation. Government money was worth eighteen cents on
the dollar. This Massachusetts company had collected enough to pur-
chase 1,500,000 acres of land. Other speculators in New York made
Dr. Cutler their agent (lobbjdst). On the 12th he represented a demand
for 5,500,000 acres. This would reduce the national debt. Jefferson
and Virginia were regarded as authority concerning the land Virginia
had just ceded. Jefferson's policy wanted to provide for the public credit,
and this was a good opportunity to do something.
Massachusetts then owned the territory of Maine, which she was
crowding on the market. She was opposed to opening the northwestern
region. This fired the zeal of Virginia. The South caught the inspira-
tion, and all exalted Dr. Cutler. The English minister invited him to
dine with some of the Southern gentlemen. He was the center of interest.
The entire South rallied round him. Massachusetts could not vote
against him, because many of the constituents of her members were
interested personally in the western speculation. Thus Cutler, making
friends with the South, and, doubtless, using all the arts of the lobby,
was enabled to command the situation. True to deeper convictions, he
dictated one of the most compact and finished documents of wise states-
manship that has ever adorned any human law book. He borrowed from
Jefferson the term " Articles of Compact," which, preceding the federal
constitution, rose into the most sacred character. He then followed very
closely the constitution of Massachusetts, adopted three years before.
Its most marked points were :
1. The exclusion of slavery from the territory forever.
2. Provision for public schools, giving one township for a seminary,
HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 21
and every section numbered 16 in each township ; that is, one-thirty-sixth
of all the land, for public schools.
3. A provision prohibiting the adoption of any constitution or the
enactment of any law that should nullify pre-existing contracts.
Be it forever remembered that this compact declared that " Religion,
morality, and knowledge being necessary to good government and tlie
happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall always
be encouraged."
Dr. Cutler planted himself on this platform and would not yield.
Giving his unqualified declaration that it was that or nothing — that unless
they could make the land desirable they did not want it — he took his
horse and buggy, and started for the constitutional convention in Phila-
delphia. On July 13, 1787, the bill was put upon its passage, and was
unanimously adopted, every Southern member voting for it, and only one
man, Mr. Yates, of New York, voting against it. But as the States voted
as States, Yates lost his vote, and the compact was put beyond repeal".
Thus the great States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wis-
consin — a vast empire, the heart of the great valley — were consecrated
to freedom, intelligence, and honesty. Thus the great heart of the nation
was prepared for a year and a day and an hour. In the light of these eighty-
nine years I affirm that this act was the salvation of the republic and the
destruction of slavery. Soon the South saw their great blunder, and
tried to repeal the compact. In 1803 Congress referred it to a committee
of which John Randolph was chairman. He reported that this ordinance
was a compact, and opposed repeal. Thus it stood a rock, in the way
of the on-rushing sea of slavery.
With all this timely aid it was, after all, a most desperate and pro-
tracted struggle to keep the soil of Illinois sacred to freedom. It was
the natural battle-field for the irrepressible conflict. In the southern end
of the State slavery preceded the compact. It existed among the old
French settlers, and was hard to eradicate. The southern part of the
State was settled from the slave States, and this population brought their
laws, customs, and institutions with them. A stream of population from
the North poured into the northern part of the State. These sections
misunderstood and hated each other perfectly. The Southerners regarded
the Yankees as a skinning, tricky, penurious race of peddlers, filling the
country with tinware, brass clocks, and wooden nutmegs. The North-
erner thought of the Southerner as a lean, lank, lazy creature, burrowing
in a hut, and rioting in whisky, dirt and ignorance. These causes aided
in making the struggle long and bitter. So strong was the sympathy
with slavery that, in spite of the ordinance of 1787, and in spite of the
deed of cession, it was determined to allow the old French settlers to
retain their slaves. Planters from the slave States might bring their
22 HISTOKY OF TBTE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
slaves, if they would give them a chance to choose freedom or years
of service and bondage for their children till they should become
thirty years of age. If they chose freedom they must leave the State
in sixty days or be sold as fugitives. Servants were whipped for offenses
for which white men are fined. Each lash paid forty cents of the fine. A
negro ten miles from home without a pass was whipped. These famous
laws were imported from the slave States just as they imported laws for
the inspection of flax and wool when there was neither in the State.
These Black Laws are now wiped out. A vigorous effort was made
to protect slavery in the State Constitution of 1817. It barely failed.
It was renewed in 1825, when a convention was asked to make a new
constitution. After a hard fight the convention was defeated. But
slaves did not disappear from the census of the State until 1850. There
were mobs and murders in the interest of slavery. Lovejoy was added
to the list of martyrs — a sort of first-fruits of that long life of immortal
heroes who saw freedom as the one supreme desire of their souls, and
were so enamored of her that they preferred to die rather than survive her.
The population of 12,282 that occupied the territory in A.D. 1800,
increased to 45,000 in A.D. 1818, when the State Constitution was
adopted, and Illinois took her place in the Union, with a star on the flag
and two votes in the Senate.
Shadrach Bond was the first Governor, and in his first message he
recommended the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
The simple economy in those daj's is seen in the fact that the entire
bill for stationery for the first Legislature was only $13.50. Yet this
simple body actually enacted a very superior code.
There was no money in the territory before the war of 1812. Deer
skins and coon skins were the circulating medium. In 1821, the Legis-
lature ordained a State Bank on the credit of the State. It issued notes
in the likeness of bank bills. These notes were made a legal tender for
every thing, and the bank was ordered to loan to the people $100 on per-
sonal security, and more on mortgages. They actually passed a resolu-
tion requesting the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States to
receive these notes for land. The old French Lieutenant Governor, Col.
Menard, put the resolution as follows: " Gentlemen of the Senate : It is
moved and seconded dat de notes of dis bank be made land-office money.
All in favor of dat motion say aye ; all against it say no. It is decided
in de affirmative. Now, gentlemen, I bet you one hundred dollar he
never be land-office money ! " Hard sense, like hard money, is always
above par.
This old Frenchman presents a fine figure up against the dark back-
ground of most of his nation. They made no progress. They clung to
their earliest and simplest implements. They never wore hats or caps.
HISTORY OF THE STATE OF TLLDSTOIS. 23
They pulled their blankets over their heads in the winter like the Indians,
with whom they freely intermingled.
Demagogisra had an early development. One John Grammar (only
in name), elected to the Territorial and State Legislatures of 1816 and
1836, invented the policy of opposing every new thing, saying, " If it
succeeds, no one will ask who voted against it. If it proves a failure, he
could quote its record." In sharp contrast with Grammar was the char-
acter of D, P. Cook, after whom the county containing Chicago was
named. Such was his transparent integrity and remarkable ability that
his will was almost the law of the State. In Congress, a young man,
and from a poor State, he was made Chairman of the Ways and Means
Committee. He was pre-eminent for standing by his committee, regard-
less of consequences. It was his integrity that elected John Quincy
Adams to the Presidency. There were four candidates in 1824, Jackson,
Clay, Crawford, and John Quincy Adams. There being no choice by the
people, the election was thrown into the House. It was so balanced that
it turned on his vote, and that he cast for Adams, electing him ; then
went home to face the wrath of the Jackson party in Illinois. It cost
him all but character and greatness. It is a suggestive comment on the
times, that there was no legal interest till 1830. It often reached 150
per cent., usually 50 per cent. Then it was reduced to 12, and now to
10 per cent.
PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE PRAIRIE STATE.
In area the State has 55,410 square miles of territory. It is about
150 miles wide and 400 miles long, stretching in latitude from Maine to
North Carolina. It embraces wide variety of climate. It is tempered
on the north by the great inland, saltless, tideless sea, which keeps the
thermometer from either extreme. Being a table land, from 600 to 1,600
feet above the level of the sea, one is prepared to find on the health
maps, prepared by the general government, an almost clean and perfect
record. In freedom from fever and malarial diseases and consumptions,
the three deadly enemies of the American Saxon, Illinois, as a State,
stands without a superior. She furnishes one of the essential conditions
of a great people — sound bodies. I suspect that this fact lies back of
that old Delaware word, Illini, superior men.
The great battles of history that have been determinative of dynas-
ties and destinies have been strategical battles, chiefly the question of
position. Thermopylae has been the war-cry of freemen for twenty-four
centuries. It only tells how much there may be in position. All this
advantage belongs to Illinois. It is in the heart of the greatest valley in
the world, the vast region between the mountains — a valley that could
V
24 HISTORY OP THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
feed mankind for one thousand years. It is well on toward the center of
the continent. It is in the great temperate belt, in which iiave been
found nearly all the aggressive civilizations of history. It has sixty-five
miles of frontage on the head of the lake. With the Mississippi forming
the western and southern boundarv, with the Ohio runninsf alonu" the
southeastern line, with the Illinois River and Canal dividing the State
diagonally from the lake to the Lower Mississippi, and with the Rock and
Wabash Rivers furnishing altogether 2,000 miles of water-front, con-
necting with, and running through, in all about 12,000 miles of navi-
gable water.
But this is not all. These waters are made most available by the
fact that the lake and the State lie on the ridge running into the great
valley from the east. Within cannon-shot of the lake the water runs
away from the lake to the Gulf. The lake now empties at both ends,
one into the Atlantic and one into the Gulf of Mexico. The lake thus
seems to hang over the land. This makes the dockage most serviceable ;
there are no steep banks to damage it. Both lake and river are made
for use.
The climate varies from Portland to Richmond ; it favors every pro-
duct of the continent, including the tropics, with less than half a dozen
exceptions. It produces every great nutriment of the world except ban-
anas and rice. It is hardly too much to say that it is the most productive
spot known to civilization. With the soil full of bread and the earth full
of minerals ; with an upper surface of food and an under layer of fuel ;
with perfect natural drainage, and abundant springs and streams and
navigable rivers ; half way between the forests of the North and the fruits
of the South ; within a day's ride of the great deposits of iron, coal, cop-
per, lead, and zinc ; containing and controlling the great grain, cattle,
pork, and lumber markets of the world, it is not strange that Illinois has
the advantage of position.
This advantage has been supplemented by the character of the popu-
lation. In the early days when Illinois was first admitted to the Union,
her population were chiefly from Kentucky and Virginia. But, in the
conflict of ideas concerning slavery, a strong tide of emigration came in
from the East, and soon changed this composition. In 1870 her non-
native population were from colder soils. New York furnished 133,290 ;
Ohio gave 162,623; Pennsylvania sent on 98,352; the entire South gave
us only 206,734. In all her cities, and in all her German and Scandina-
vian and other foreign colonies, Illinois has only about one-fifth of her
people of foreign birth.
HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 25
PROGRESS OF DEVELOPMENT.
One of the greatest elements in the early development of Illinois is
the Illinois and Michigan Canal, connecting the Illinois and Mississippi
Rivers with the lakes. It was of the utmost importance to the State.
It was recommended by Gov. Bond, the first governor, in his first message.
In 1821, the Legislature appropriated $10,000 for surveying the route.
Two bright young engineers surveyed it, and estimated the cost at
1600,000 or $700,000. It finally cost 18,000,000. In 1825, a law was
passed to incorporate the Canal Company, but no stock was sold. In
1826, upon the solicitation of Cook, Congress gave 800,000 acres of land
on the line of the work. In 1828, another law — commissioners appointed,
and work commenced with new survey and new estimates. In 1834-35,
George Farquhar made an able report on the whole matter. This was,
doubtless, the ablest report ever made to a western legislature, and it
became the model for subsequent reports and action. From this the
work went on till it was finished in 1848. It cost the State a large
amount of money ; but it gave to the industries of the State an impetus
that pushed it up into the first rank of greatness. It was not built as a
speculation any more than a doctor is employed on a speculation. But
it has paid into the Treasury of the State an average annual net sum of
over 1111,000.
Pending the construction of the canal, the land and town-lot fever
broke out in the State, in 1834-35. It took on the malignant type in
Chicago, lifting the town up into a city. The disease spread over the
entire State and adjoining States. It was epidemic. It cut up men's
farms without regard to locality, and cut up the purses of the purchasers
without regard to consequences. It is estimated that building lots enough
were sold in Indiana alone to accommodate every citizen then in the
United States.
Towns and cities were exported to the Eastern market by the ship-
load. There was no lack of buyers. Every up-ship came freighted with
speculators and their money.
This distemper seized upon the Legislature in 1836-37, and left not
one to tell the tale. They enacted a system of internal improvement
without a parallel in the grandeur of its conception. They ordered the
construction of 1,300 miles of railroad, crossing the State in all direc-
tions. This was surpassed by the river and canal improvements.
There were a few counties not touched by either railroad or river or
canal, and those were to be comforted and compensated by the free dis-
tribution of $200,000 among them. To inflate this balloon beyond cre-
dence it was ordered that work should be commenced on both ends of
26 HISTOEY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
each of these railroads and rivers, and at each river-crossing, all at the
same time. The appropriations for these vast improvements were over
$12,000,000, and commissioners were appointed to borrow the money on
the credit of the State. Remember that all this was in the early days of
railroading, when railroads were luxuries ; that the State had whole
counties with scarcely a cabin ; and that the population of the State was
less than 400,000, and you can form some idea of the vigor with which
these brave men undertook the work of making a great State. In the
light of history I am compelled to say that this was only a premature
throb of the power that actually slumbered in the soil of the State. It
was Hercules in the cradle.
At this juncture the State Bank loaned its funds largely to Godfrey
Gilman & Co., and to other leading houses, for the purpose of drawing
trade from St. Louis to Alton. Soon they failed, and took down the
bank with them.
In 1840, all hope seemed gone, A population of 480,000 were loaded
with a debt of $14,000,000. It had only six small cities, really only
towns, namely : Chicago, Alton, Springfield, Quincy, Galena, Nauvoo.
This debt was to be cared for when there was not a dollar in the treas-
ury, and when the State had borrowed itself out of all credit, and when
there was not good money enough in the hands of all the people to pay
the interest of the debt for a single year. Yet, in the presence of all
these difficulties, the young State steadily refused to repudiate. Gov.
Ford took hold of the problem and solved it, bringing the State through
in triumph.
Having touched lightly upon some of the more distinctive points in
the history of the development of Illinois, let us next briefly consider the
MATERIAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE.
It is a garden four hundred miles long and one hundred and fifty
miles wide. Its soil is chiefly a black sandy loam, from six inches to
sixty feet thick. On the American bottoms it has been cultivated for
one hundred and fifty years without renewal. About the old French
towns it has yielded corn for a century and a half without rest or help.
It produces nearly everything green in the temperate and tropical zones.
She leads all other States in the number of acres actually under plow.
Her products from 25,000,000 of acres are incalculable. Her mineral
wealth is scarcely second to her agricultural power. She has coal, iron,
lead, copper, zinc, many varieties of building stone, fire clay, cuma clay,
common brick clay, sand of all kinds, gravel, mineral paint — every thing
needed for a high civilization. Left to herself, she has the elements of
all greatness. The single item of coal is too vast for an appreciative
HISTOBY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 2T
handling in figures. We can handle it in general terms like algebraical
signs, but long before we get up into the millions and billions the human
mind drops down from comprehension to mere symbolic apprehension.
When I tell you that nearly four-fifths of the entire State is under-
laid with a deposit of coal more than forty feet thick on the average (now
estimated, by recent surveys, at seventy feet thick), you can get some
idea of its amount, as you do of the amount of the national debt. There
it is ! 41,000 square miles — one vast mine into which you could put
any of the States ; in which you could bury scores of European and
ancient empires, and have room enough all round to work without know-
ing that they had been sepulchered there.
Put this vast coal-bed down by the other great coal deposits of the
world, and its importance becomes manifest. Great Britain has 12,000
square miles of coal; Spain, 3,000; France, 1,719 ; Belgium, 578 ; Illinois
about twice as many square miles as all combined. Virginia has 20,000
square miles ; Pennsylvania, 16,000 ; Ohio, 12,000. Illinois has 41,000
square miles. One-seventh of all the known coal on this continent is in
Illinois.
Could we sell the coal in this single State for one-seventh of one cent
a ton it would pay the national debt. Converted into power, even with
the wastage in our common engines, it would do more work than could
be done by the entire race, beginning at Adam's wedding and working
ten hours a day through all the centuries till the present time, and right
on into the future at the same rate for the next 600,000 years.
Great Britain uses enough mechanical power to-day to give to each
man, woman, and child in the kingdom the help and service of nineteen
untiring servants. No wonder she has leisure and luxuries. No wonder
the home of the common artisan has in it more luxuries than could be
found in the palace of good old King Arthur. Think, if you can conceive
of it, of the vast army of servants that slumber in the soil of Illinois,
impatiently awaiting the call of Genius to come forth to minister to our
comfort.
At the present rate of consumption England's coal supply will be
exhausted in 250 years. When this is gone she must transfer her dominion
either to the Indies, or to British America, which I would not resist ; or
to some other people, which I would regret as a loss to civilization.
COAL IS KING.
At the same rate of consumption (which far exceeds our own) the
deposit of coal in Illinois will last 120,000 years. And her kingdom shall
be an everlasting kingdom.
Let us turn, now from this reserve power to the annual products of
28 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
the State. We shall not be humiliated in this field. Here we strike the
secret of our national credit. Nature provides a market in the constant
appetite of the race. Men must eat, and if we can furnish the provisions
we can command the treasure. All that a man hath will he give for his
life.
According to the last census Illinois produced 30,000,000 of bushels
of wheat. That is more wheat than was raised by any other State in the
Union. She raised last year 130,000,000 of bushels of corn — twice as
much as any other State, and one-sixth of all the corn raised in the United
States. She harvested 2,747,000 tons of hay, nearly one-tenth of all the
hay in the Republic. It is not generally appreciated, but it is true, that
the hay crop of the country is worth more than the cotton crop. The
hay of Illinois equals the cotton of Louisiana. Go to Charleston, S. C,
and see them peddling handfuls of hay or grass, almost as a curiosity,
as we regard Chinese gods or the cryolite of Greenland ; drink your
coffee and condensed milk ; and walk back from the coast for many a
league through the sand and burs till you get up into the better atmos-
phere of the mountains, without seeing a waving meadow or a grazing
herd ; then you will begin to appreciate the meadows of the Prairie State,
where the grass often grows sixteen feet high.
The value of her farm implements is $211,000,000, and the value of
her live stock is only second to the great State of New York. Last year
she had 25,000,000 hogs, and packed 2,113,845, about one-half of all that
were packed in the United States. This is no insignificant item. Pork
is a growing demand of the old world. Since the laborers of Europe
have gotten a taste of our bacon, and we have learned how to pack it dry
in boxes, like dry goods, the world has become the market.
The hog is on the march into the future. His nose is ordained to
uncover the secrets of dominion, and his feet shall be guided by the star
of empire.
Illinois marketed i$57,000,000 worth of slaughtered animals — more
than any other State, and a seventh of all the States.
Be patient with me, and pardon my pride, and I will give you a list
of some of th& things in which Illinois excels all other States.
Depth and richness of soil ; per cent, of good ground ; acres of
improved land ; large farms — some farms contain from 40,000 to 60,000
acres of cultivated land, 40,000 acres of corn on a single farm ; number of
farmers ; amount of wheat, corn, oats and honey produced ; value of ani-
mals for slaughter ; number of hogs ; amount of pork ; number of horses
— three times as many as Kentucky, the horse State.
Illinois excels all other States in miles of railroads and in miles of
postal service, and in money orders sold per annum, and in the amount of
lumber sold in her markets.
HISTORY OF THE STATE OF H,LINOIS. 29
Illinois is only second in many important matters. This sample list
comprises a few of the more important : Permanent school fund (good
for a young state) ; total income for educational purposes ; number of pub-
lishers of books, maps, papers, etc.; value of farm products and imple-
ments, and of live stock ; in tons of coal mined.
The shipping of Illinois is only second to New York. Out of one
port during the business hours of the season of navigation she sends forth
a vessel every ten minutes. This does not include canal boats, which go
one every five minutes. No wonder she is only second in number of
bankers and brokers or in physicians and surgeons.
She is third in colleges, teachers and schools ; cattle, lead, hay,
flax, sorghum and beeswax.
She is fourth in population, jn children enrolled in public schools, in
law schools, in butter, potatoes and carriages.
She is fifth in value of real and personal property, in theological
seminaries and colleges exclusively for women, in milk sold, and in boots
and shoes manufactured, and in book-binding.
She is only seventh in the production of wood, while she is the
twelfth in area. Surely that is well done for the Prairie State. She now
has much more wood and growing timber than she had thirty years ago.
A few leading industries will justify emphasis. She inanufactures
$205,000,000 worth of goods, which places her well up toward New York
and Pennsylvania. The number of her manufacturing establishments
increased from 1860 to 1870, 300 per cent.; capital employed increased 350
per cent., and the amount of product increased 400 per cent. She issued
5,500,000 copies of commercial and financial newspapers — only second to
New York. She has 6,759 miles of railroad, thus leading all other States,
worth $636,458,000, using 3,245 engines, and 67,712 cars, making a train
long enough to cover one-tenth of the entire roads of the State. Her
stations are only five miles apart. She carried last year 15,795,000 passen-
gers, an average of 36^ miles, or equal to taking her entire population twice
across the State. More than two-thirds of her land is within five miles of
a railroad, and less than two per cent, is more than fifteen miles away.
The State has a large financial interest in the Illinois Central railroad.
The road was incorporated in 1850, and the State gave each alternate sec-
tion for six miles on each side, and doubled the price of the remaining
land, so keeping herself good. The road received 2,595,000 acres of land,
and pays to the State one-seventh of the gross receipts. The State
receives this year $350,000, and has received in all about $7,000,000. It
is practically the people's road, and it has a most able and gentlemanly
management. Add to this the annual receipts from the canal, $111,000,
and a large per cent, of the State tax is provided for.
30 HISTOKY OF THE STATE Oi^' ll^LlNOiS.
THE RELIGION AND MORALS
of the State keep step with her productions and growth. She was born
of the missionary spirit. It was a minister who secured for her the ordi-
nance of 1787, by which she has been saved from slavery, ignorance, and
dishonesty. Rev. Mr. Wiley, pastor of a Scotch congregation in Randolph
County, petitioned the Constitutional Convention of 1818 to recognize
Jesus Christ as king, and the Scriptures as the only necessary guide and
book of law. The convention did not act in the case, and the old Cove-
nanters refused to accept citizenship. They never voted until 1824, when
the slavery question was submitted to the people ; then they all voted
against it and cast the determining votes. Conscience has predominated
whenever a great moral question has been submitted to the people.
But little mob violence has ever been felt in the State. In 1817
regulators dis]30sed of a band of horse-thieves that infested the territory.
The Mormon indignities finally awoke the same spirit. Alton was also
the scene of a pro-slavery mob, in which Lovejoy was added to the list of
martyrs. The moral sense of the people makes the law supreme, and gives
to the State unrufiQed peace.
With $22,300,000 in church property, and 4,298 church organizations,
the State has that divine police, the sleepless patrol of moral ideas, that
alone is able to secure perfect safety. Conscience takes the knife from
the assassin's hand and the bludgeon from the grasp of the highwayman.
We sleep in safety, not because we are behind bolts and bars — these only
fence against the innocent ; not because a lone officer drowses on a distant
corner of a street ; not because a sheriff may call his posse from a remote
part of the county ; but because conscience guards the very portals of the
air and stirs in the deepest recesses of the public mind. This spirit issues
within the State 9,500,000 copies of religious papers annually, and receives
still more from without. Thus the crime of the State is only one-fourth
that of New York and one-half that of Pennsylvania.
Illinois never had but one duel between her own citizens. In Belle-
ville, in 1820, Alphonso Stewart and William Bennett arranged to vindi-
cate injured honor. The seconds agreed to make it a sham, and make
them shoot blanks. Stewart was in the secret. Bennett mistrusted some-
thing, and, unobserved, slipped a bullet into his gun and killed Stewart.
He then fled the State. After two years he was caught, tried, convicted,
and, in spite of friends and political aid, was hung. This fixed the code
of honor on a Christian basis, and terminated its use in Illinois.
The early preachers were ignorant men, who were accounted eloquent
according to the strength of their voices. But they set the style for all
public speakers. Lawyers and political speakers followed this rule. Gov.
HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Si
Ford says: "Nevertheless, these first preachers were of incalculable
benefit to the country. They inculcated justice and morality. To them
are we indebted for the first Christian character of the Protestant portion
of the people."
In education Illinois surpasses her material resources. The ordinance
of 1787 consecrated one thirty-sixth of her soil to common schools, and
the law of 1818, the first law that went upon her statutes, gave three per
cent, of all the rest to
EDUCATION INSTEAD OF HIGHWAYS.
The old compact secures this interest forever, and by its yoking
morality and intelligence it precludes the legal interference with the Bible
in the public schools. With such a start it is natural that we should have
11,050 schools, and that our illiteracy should be less than New York or
Pennsylvania, and only about one-half of Massachusetts. We are not to
blame for not having more than one-half as many idiots as the great
States. These public schools soon made colleges inevitable. The first
college, still flourishing, was started in Lebanon in 1828, by the M. E.
church, and named after Bishop McKendree. Illinois College, at Jackson-
ville, supported by the Presbyterians, followed in 1830. In 1832 the Bap-
tists built Shurtleff College, at Alton. Then the Presbyterians built Knox
College, at Galesburg, in 1838, and the Episcopalians built Jubilee College,
at Peoria, in 1847. After these early years colleges have rained down.
A settler could hardly encamp on the prairie but a college would spring
up by his wagon. The State now has one very well endowed and equipped
university, namely, the Northwestern University, at Evanston, with six
colleges, ninety instructors, over 1,000 students, and $1,500,000 endow-
ment.
^ Rev. J. M. Peck was the first educated Protestant minister m tne
State. He settled at Rock Spring, in St. Clair County, 1820, and left his
impress on the State. Before 1837 only party papers were published, but
Mr. Peck published a Gazetteer of Illinois. Soon after John Russell, of
Bluffdale, published essays and tales showing genius. Judge James Hall
published The Illinois Monthly Magazine with great ability, and an annual
called The Western Souvenir^ which gave him an enviable fame all over the
United States. From these beginnings Illinois has gone on till she has
more volumes in public libaaries even than Massachusetts, and of the
41,500,000 volumes in all the public libraries of the United States, she
has one-thirteenth. In newspapers she stands fourth. Her increase is
marvelous. In 1850 she issued 5,000,000 copies; in 1860, 27,590,000 ; in
1870, 113,140,000. In 1860 she had eighteen colleges and seminaries ; in
1870 she had eighty. That is a grand advance for the war decade.
This brings us to a record unsurpassed in the history of any age,
32 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
THE WAR RECORD OF ILLINOIS.
I hardly know where to begin, or how to advance, or what to say. I
can at best give you only a broken synopsis of her deeds, and you must
put them in the order of glory for yourself. Her sons have always been
foremost on fields of danger. In 1832-33, at the call of Gov. Reynolds,
her sons drove Blackhawk over the Mississippi.
When the Mexican war came, in May, 1846, 8,370 men offered them-
selves when only 3,720 could be accepted. The fields of Buena Vista and
Vera Cruz, and the storming of Cerro Gordo, will carry the glory of Illinois
soldiers along after the infamy of the cause they served has been forgotten.
But it was reserved till our day for her sons to find a field and cause and
foemen that could fitly illustrate their spirit and heroism. Illinois put
into her own regiments for^the United States government 256,000 men,
and into the army through other States enough to swell the number to
290,000. This far exceeds all the soldiers of' the federal government in
all the war of the revolution. Her total years of service were over 600,000.
She enrolled men from eighteen to forty-five years of age when the law
of Congress in 1864 — the test time — only asked for those from twenty to
forty-five. Her enrollment was otherwise excessive. Her people wanted
to go, and did not take the pains to correct the enrollment. Thus the
basis of fixing the quota was too great, and then the quota itself, at least '
in the trying time, was far above any other State.
Thus the demand on some counties, as Monroe, for example, took every
able-bodied man in the county, and then did not have enough to fill the
quota. Moreover, Illinois sent 20,844 men for ninety or one hundred days,
for whom no credit was asked. When Mr. Lincoln's attention was called
to the inequality of the quota compared with other States, he replied,
" The country needs the sacrifice. We must put the whip on the free
horse." In spite of all these disadvantages Illinois gave to the country
73,000 years of service above all calls. With one-thirteenth of the popu-
lation of the loyal States, she sent regularly one-tenth of all the soldiers,
and in the peril of the closing calls, when patriots were few and weary,
she then sent one-eighth of all that were called for by her loved and hon-
ored son in the white house. Her mothers and daughters went into the
fields to raise the grain and keep the children together, while the fathers
and older sons went to the harvest fields of the world. I knew a father
and four sons who agreed that one of them must stay at home ; and they
pulled straws from a stack to see who might go. The father was left.
The next day he came into the camp, saying : " Mother says she can get
the crops in, and I am going, too." I know large Methodist churches
from which every male member went to the army. Bo you want to know
HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 83
what these heroes from Illinois did in the field ? Ask any soldier with a
good record of his own, who is thus able to judge, and he will tell you
that the Illinois men went in to win. It is common history that the greater
victories were won in the West. When everything else looked dark Illi-
nois was gaining victories all down the river, and dividing the confederacy.
Sherman took with him on his great march forty-five regiments of Illinois
infantry, three companies of artillery, and one company of cavalry. He
could not avoid
GOING TO THE SEA.
If he had been killed, I doubt not the men would have gone right on.
Lincoln answered all rumors of Sherman's defeat with, " It is impossible ;
there is a mighty sight of fight in 100,000 Western men." Illinois soldiers
brought home 300 battle-flags. The first United States flag that floated
over Richmond was an Illinois flag. She sent messengers and nurses to
every field and hospital, to care for her sick and wounded sons. She said,
*' These suffering ones are my sons, and I will care for them."
When individuals had given all, then cities and towns came forward
with their credit to the extent of many millions, to aid these men and
their families.
Illinois gave the country the great general of the war — Ulysses S.
Grant — since honored with two terms of the Presidency of the United
States.
One other name from Illinois comes up in all minds, embalmed in all
hearts, that must have the supreme place in this story of our glory and
of our nation's honor ; that name is Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois.
The analysis of Mr. Lincoln's character is difficult on account of its
symmetry. '
In this age we look with admiration at his uncompromising honesty.
And well we may, for this saved us. Thousands throughout the length
and breadth of our country who knew him only as " Honest Old Abe,"
voted for him on that account ; and wisely did they choose, for no other
man could have carried us through the fearful night of the war. When
his plans were too vast for our comprehension, and his faith in the cause
too sublime for our participation ; when it was all night about us, and all
dread before us, and all sad and desolate behind us ; when not one ray
shone upon our cause ; when traitors were haughty and exultant at the
South, and fierce and blasphemous at the North ; when the loyal men here
seemed almost in the minority ; when the stoutest heart quailed, the bravest
cheek paled ; when generals were defeating each other for place, and
contractors were leeching out the very heart's blood of the prostrate
republic : when every thing else had failed us, we looked at this calm,
patient man standing like a'rock in the storm, and said : " Mr. Lincoln
34 HISTORY OP THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
is honest, and we can trust him still.'' Holding to this single point with
the energy of faith and despair we held together, and, under God, he
brought us through to victory.
His practical wisdom made him the wonder of all lands. With such
certainty did Mr. Lincoln follow causes to their ultimate effects, that his
foresight of contingencies seemed almost prophetic.
He is radiant with all the great virtues, and his memory shall shed a
glory upon this age that shall fill the eyes of men as they look into his-
tory. Other men have excelled him in some point, but, taken at all
points, all in all, he stands head and shoulders above every other man of
6,000 years. An administrator, he saved the nation in the perils of
unparalleled civil war. A statesman, he justified his measures by their
success. A philanthropist, he gave liberty to one race and salvation to
another. A moralist, he bowed from the summit of human power to the
foot of the Cross, and became a Christian. A mediator, he exercised mercy
under the most absolute abeyance to law. A leader, he was no partisan.
A commander, he was untainted with blood. A ruler in desperate times,
he was unsullied with crime. A man, he has left no word of passion, no
thought of mahce, no trick of craft, no act of jealousy, no purpose of
selfish ambition. Thus perfected, without a model, and without a peer,
he was dropped into these troubled years to adorn and embellish all that
is good and all that is great in our humanity, and to present to all coming
time the representative of the divine idea of free government.
It is not too much to say that away down '^n the future, when the
republic has fallen from its niche in the wall of time ; when the great
war itself shall have faded out in the distance like a mist on the horizon ;
when the Anglo-Saxon language shall be spoken only by the tongue of
the straager ; then the generations looking this way shall see the great
president as the supreme figure in this vortex of history
CHICAGO.
It is impossible in our brief space to give more than a meager sketch
of such a city as Chicago, which is in itself the greatest marvel of the
Prairie State. This mysterious, majestic, mighty city, born first of water,
and next of fire ; sown in weakness, and raised in power ; planted among
the willows of the marsh, and crowned with the glory of the mountains ;
sleeping on the bosom of the prairie, and rocked on the bosom of the sea ;
the youngest city of the world, and still the eye of the prairie, as Damas-
cus, the oldest city of the world, is the eye of the desert. With a com-
merce far exceeding that of Corinth on her isthmus, in the highway to
the East ; with the defenses of a continent piled around her by the thou-
sand miles, making her far safer than Rome on the banks of the Tiber ;
HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 35
with schools eclipsing Alexandria and Athens ; with liberties more con-
spicuous than those of the old republics ; with a heroism equal to the first
Ciuthage, and with a sanctity scarcely second to that of Jerusalem — set
your thoughts on all this, lifted into the eyes of all men by the miracle of
its growth, illuminated by the flame of its fall, and transfigured by the
divinity of its resurrection, and you will feel, as I do, the utter impossi-
bility of compassing this subject as it deserves. Some impression of her
importance is received from the shock her burning gave to the civilized
world.
When the doubt of her calamity was removed, and the horrid fact
was accepted, there went a shudder over all cities, and a quiver over all
lands. There was scarcely a town in the civilized world that did not
shake on the brink of this opening chasm. The flames of our homes red-
dened all skies. The city was set upon a hill, and could not be hid. All
eyes were turned upon it. To have struggled and sufi'ered amid the
scenes of its fall is as distinguishing as to have fought at Thermopylse, or
Salamis, or Hastings, or Waterloo, or Bunker Hill.
Its calamity amazed the world, because it was felt to be the common
property of mankind.
The early history of the city is full of interest, just as the early his-
tory of such a man as Washington or Lincoln becomes public property,
and is cherished by every patriot.
Starting with 560 acres in 1833, it embraced and occupied 23,000
acres in 1869, and, having now a population of more than 500,000, it com-
mands general attention.
The first settler — Jean Baptiste Pointe au Sable, a mulatto from the
West Indies — came and began trade with the Indians in 1796. John
Kinzie became his successor in 1804, in which year Fort Dearborn was
erected.
A mere trading-post was kept here from that time till about the time
of the Blackhawk war, in 1832. It was not the city. It was merely a
cock crowing at midnight. The morning was not yet. In 1833 the set-
tlement about the fort was incorporated as a town. The voters were
divided on the propriety of such corporation, twelve voting for it and one
against it. Four years later it was incorporated as a city, and embraced
660 acres.
The produce handled in this city is an indication of its power. Grain
and flour were imported from the East till as late as 1837. The first
exportation by way of experiment was in 1839. Exports exceeded imports
first in 1842. The Board of Trade was organized in 1848, but it was so
weak that it needed nursing till 1855. Grain was purchased by the
wagon-load in the street.
I remember sitting with my father on a load of wheat, in the long
.36 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
line of wagons along Lake street, while the buyers came and untied the
bags, and examined the grain, and made their bids. That manner of
business had to cease with the dsij of small things. Now our elevators
will hold 15,000,000 bushels of grain. The cash value of the produce
handled in a year is 1215,000,000, and the produce weighs 7,000,000
tons or 700,000 car loads. This handles thirteen and a half ton each
minute, all the y^ar round. One tenth of all the wheat in the United
States is handled in Chicago. Even as long ago as 1853 the receipts of
grain in Chicago exceeded those of the goodly city of St. Louis, and in
1854 the exports of grain from Chicago exceeded those of New York and
doubled those of St. Petersburg, Archangel, or Odessa, the largest grain
markets in Europe.
The manufacturing interests of the city are not contemptible. In
1873 manufactories employed 45,000 operatives ; in 1876, 60,000. The
manufactured product in 1875 was worth $177,000,000.
No estimate of the size and power of Chicago would be adequate
that did not put large emphasis on the railroads. Before they came
thundering along our streets canals were the hope of our country. But
who ever thinks now of traveling by canal packets ? In June, 1852,
there were only forty miles of railroad connected with the city. The
old Galena division of the Northwestern ran out to Elgin. But now,
who can count the grains and measure the roads that seek a terminus or
connection in this city ? The lake stretches away to the north, gathering
in to this center all the harvests that might otherwise pass to the north
of us. If you will take a map and look at the adjustment of railroads,
you will see, first, that Chicago is the great railroad center of the world,
as New York is the commercial city of this continent ; and, second, that
the railroad lines form the iron spokes of a great wheel whose hub is
this city. The lake furnishes the only break in the spokes, and this
seems simply to have pushed a few spokes together on each shore. See
the eighteen trunk lines, exclusive of eastern connections.
Pass round the circle, and view their numbers and extent. There
is the great Northwestern, with all its branches, one branch creeping
along the lake shore, and so reaching to the north, into the Lake Superior
regions, away to the right, and on to the Northern Pacific on the left,
swinging around Green Bay for iron and copper and silver, twelve months
in the year, and reaching out for the wealth of the great agricultural
belt and isothermal line traversed by the Northern Pacific. Another
branch, not so far north, feeling for the heart of the Badger State.
Another pushing lower down the Mississippi — all these make many con-
nections, and tapping all the vast wheat regions of Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Iowa, and all the regions this side of sunset. There is that elegant road,
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, running out a goodly number of
HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 3T
branches, and reaping the great fields this side of the Missouri River.
I can only mention the Chicago, Alton & St. Louis, our Illinois Central,
described elsewhere, and the Chicago & Rock Island. Further around
we come to the lines connecting us with all the eastern cities. The
Chicago, Indianapolis & St. Louis, the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne &
Chicago, the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, and the Michigan Cen-
tral and Great Western, give us many highwaj^s to the seaboard. Thus we
reach the Mississippi at five points, from St. Paul to Cairo and the Gulf
itself by two routes. We also reach Cincinnati and Baltimore, and Pitts-
burgh and Philadelphia, and New York, North and south run the water
courses of the lakes and the rivers, broken just enough at this point to
make a pass. Through this, from east to west, run the long lines that
stretch from ocean to ocean.
This is the neck of the glass, and the golden sands of commerce
must pass into our hands. Altogether we have more than 10,000 miles
of railroad, directly tributary to this city, seeking to unload their wealth
in our coffers. All these roads have come themselves by the infallible
instinct of capital. Not a dollar was ever given by the city to secure
one of them, and only a small per cent, of stock taken originally by her
citizens, and that taken simply as an investment. Coming in the natural
order of events, they will not be easily diverted.
There is still another showing to all this. The connection between
New York and San Francisco is by the middle route. This passes inevit-
ably through Chicago. St. Louis wants the Southern Pacific or Kansas
Pacific, and pushes it out through Denver, and so on up to Cheyenne.
But before the road is fairly under way, the Chicago roads shove out to
Kansas City, making even the Kansas Pacific a feeder, and actually leav-
ing St. Louis out in the cold. It is not too much to expect that Dakota,
Montana, and Washington Territory will find their great market in Chi-
cago.
But these are not all. Perhaps I had better notice here the ten or
fifteen new roads that have just entered, or are just entering, our city.
Their names are all that is necessary to give. Chicago & St. Paul, look-
ing up the Red River country to the British possessions ; the Chicago,
Atlantic & Pacific ; the Chicago, Decatur & State Line ; the Baltimore &
Ohio; the Chicago, Danville & Vincennes; the Chicago & LaSalle Rail-
road ; the Chicago, Pittsburgh & Cincinnati ; the Chicago and Canada
Southern; the Chicago and Illinois River Railroad. These, with their
connections, and with the new connections of the old roads, already in
process of erection, give to Chicago not less than 10,000 miles of new
tributaries from the richest land on the continent. Thus there will be
added to the reserve power, to the capital within reach of this city, not
less than $1,000,000,000.
38 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Add to all this transporting power the ships that sail one every nine
minutes of the business hours of the season of navigation ; add, also, the
canal boats that leave one every five minutes during the same time — and
you will see something of the business of the city.
THE COMMERCE OF THIS CITY
has been leaping along to keep pace with the growth of the country
around us. In 1852, our commerce reached the hopeful sum of
$20,000,000. In 1870 it reached 1400,000,000. In 1871 it was pushed
up above $450,000,000. And in 1875 it touched nearly double that.
One-half of our imported goods come directly to Chicago. Grain
enough is exported directly from our docks to the old world to employ a
semi-weekly line of steamers of 3,000 tons capacity. This branch is
not likely to be greatly developed. Even after the great Welland Canal
is completed we shall have only fourteen feet of water. The great ocean
vessels will continue to control the trade.
The banking capital of Chicago is $24,431,000. Total exchange in
1875, $659,000,000. Her wholesale business in 1875 was $294,000,000.
The rate of taxes is less than in any other great city.
The schools of Chicago are unsurpassed in America. Out of a popu-
lation of 300,000 there were only 186 persons between the ages of six
and twenty-one unable to read. This is the best known record.
In 1831 the mail system was condensed into a half-breed, who went
on foot to Niles, Mich., once in two weeks, and brought back what papers
and news he could find. As late as 1846 there was often only one mail
a week. A post-office was established in Chicago in 1833, and the post-
master nailed up old boot-legs on one side of his shop to serve as boxes
for the nabobs and literary men.
It is an interesting fact in the growth of the young city that in the
active life of the business men of that day the mail matter has grown to
a daily average of over 6,500 pounds. It speaks equally well for the
intelligence of the people and the commercial importance of the place,
that the mail matter distributed to the territory immediately tributary to
Chicago is seven times greater than that distributed to the territory
immediately tributary to St. Louis.
The improvements that have characterized the city are as startling
as the city itself. In 1831, Mark Beaubien established a ferry over the
river, and put himself under bonds to carry all the citizens free for the
privilege of charging strangers. Now there are twenty-four large bridges
and two tunnels. '
In 1833 the government expended $30,000 on the harbor. Then
commenced that series of manoeuvers with the river that has made it one
HISTOKY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 39
of the world's curiosities. It used to wind around in the lower end of
the town, and make its way rippling over the sand into the lake at the
foot of Madison street. They took it up and put it down where it now
is. It was a narrow stream, so narrow that even moderately small crafts
had to go up through the willows and cat's tails to the point near Lake
street bridge, and back up one of the branches to get room enough in
which to turn around.
In 1844 the quagmires in the streets were first pontooned by plank
roads, which acted in wet weather as public squirt-guns. Keeping you
out of the mud, they compromised by squirting the mud over you. The
wooden-block pavements came to Chicago in 1857. In 1840 water was
delivered by peddlers in carts or by hand. Then a twenty-five horse-
power engine pushed it through hollow or bored logs along the streets
till 1854, when it was introduced into the houses by new works. The
first fire-engine was used in 1835, and the first steam fire-engine in 1859.
Gas was utilized for lighting the city in 1850. The Young Men's Chris-
tian Association was organized in 1858, and horse railroads carried them
to their work in 1859. ' The museum was opened in 1863. The alarm
telegraph adopted in 1864. The opera-house built in 1865. The city
grew from 560 acres in 1833 to 23,000 in 1869. In 1834, the taxes
amounted to $48.90, and the trustees of the town borrowed |60 more for
opening and improving streets. In 1835, the legislature authorized a loan
of $2,000, and the treasurer and street commissioners resigned rather than
plunge the town into such a gulf.
Now the city embraces 36 square miles of territory, and has 30 miles
of water front, besides the outside harbor of refuge, of 400 acres, inclosed
by a crib sea-wall. One-third of the city has been raised up an average
of eight feet, giving good pitch to the 263 miles of sewerage. The water
of the city is above all competition. It is received through two tunnels
extending to a crib in the lake two miles from shore. The closest analy-
sis fails to detect any^impurities, and, received 35 feet below the surface,
it is always clear and cold. The first tunnel is five feet two inches in
diameter and two miles long, and can deliver 50,000,000 of gallons per
day. The second tunnel is seven feet in diameter and six miles long,
running four miles under the city, and can deliver 100,000,000 of gal-
lons per day. This water is distributed through 410 miles of water-
mains.
The three grand engineering exploits of the city are : First, lifting
the city up on jack-screws, whole squares at a time, without interrupting
the business, thus giving us good drainage ; second, running the tunnels
under the lake, giving us the best water in the world ; and third, the
turning the current of the river in its own channel, delivering us from the
old abominations, and making decency possible. They redound about
40 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF HiLINOIS.
equally to the credit of the engineering, to the energy of the people, and
to the health of the city.
That which really constitutes the city, its indescribable spirit, its soul,
the way it lights up in every feature in the hour of action, has not been
touched. In meeting strangers, one is often surprised how some homely
women marry so well. Their forms are bad, their gait uneven and awk-
ward, their complexion is dull, their features are misshapen and mismatch-
ed, and when we see them there is no beauty that we should desire them.
• But when once they are aroused on some subject, they put on new pro-
portions. They light up into great power. The real person comes out
from its unseemly ambush, and captures us at will. They have power.
They have ability to cause things to come to pass. We no longer wonder
"^ why they are in such high demand. So it is with our city.
There is no grand scenery except the two seas, one of water, the
other of prairie. Nevertheless, there is a spirit about it, a push, a breadth,
a power, that soon makes it a place never to be forsaken. One soon
ceases to believe in impossibilities. Balaams are the only prophets that are
disappointed. The bottom that has been on the point of falling out has
been there so long that it has grown fast. It can not fall out. It has all
the capital of the world itching to get inside the corporation.
The two great laws that govern the growth and size of cities are,
first, the amount of territory for which they are the distributing and
receiving points ; second, the number of medium or moderate dealers that
do this distributing. Monopolists build up themselves, not the cities.
They neither eat, wear, nor live in proportion to their business. Both
these laws help Chicago.
The tide of trade is eastward — not up or down the map, but across
the map. The lake runs up a wingdam for 500 miles to gather in the
business. Commerce can not ferry up there for seven months in the year,
and the facilities for seven months can do the work for twelve. Then the
great region west of us is nearly all good, productive land. Dropping
south into the trail of St. Louis, you fall into vast deserts and rocky dis-
tricts, useful in holding the world together. St. Louis and Cincinnati,
instead of rivaling and hurting Chicago, are her greatest sureties of
dominion. They are far enough away to give sea-room, — farther off than
Paris is from London, — and yet they are near enough to prevent the
springing up of any other great city bet ween. them.
St. Louis will be helped by the opening of the Mississippi, but also
hurt. That will j)ut New Orleans on her feet, and with a railroad running
over into Texas and so West, she will tap the streams that now crawl up
the Texas and Missouri road. The current is East, not North, and a sea-
port at New Orleans can not permanently help St. Louis.
Chicago is in the field almost alone, to handle the wealth of one-
HISTORY OP THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 41
fourth of the territory of this great republic. This strip of seacoast
divides its margins between Portland, Boston, New York, Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Savannah, or some other great port to be created for the
South in the next decade. But Chicago has a dozen empires casting their
treasures into her lap. On a bed of coal that can run all the machinery
of the world for 500 centuries ; in a garden that can feed the race by the
thousand years ; at the head of the lakes that give her a temperature as a
summer resort equaled by no great city in the land ; with a climate that
insures the health of her citizens ; surrounded by all the great deposits
of natural wealth in mines aud forests and herds, Chicago is the wonder
of to-day, and will be th^ city of the future.
MASSACRE AT FORT DEARBORN.
During the war of 1812, Fort Dearborn became the theater of stirring
events. The garrison consisted of fifty-four men under command of
Captain Nathan Heald, assisted by Lieutenant Helm (son-in-law of Mrs.
Kinzie) and Ensign Rouan. Dr. Voorhees was surgeon. The only resi-
dents at the post at that time were the wives of Captain Heald and Lieu-
tenant Helm, and a few of the soldiers, Mr. Kinzie and his family, and
a few Canadian voyageurs, with their wives and cliildren. Tlie soldiers
and Mr. Kinzie were on most friendly terms with the Pottawattamies
and Winnebagos, the principal tribes around them, but they could not
win them from their attachment to the British.
One evening in April, 1812, Mr. Kinzie sat playing on his violin and
his children were dancing to the music, when Mrs. Kinzie came rushing
into the house, pale with terror, and exclaiming : " The Indians ! the
Indians ! " " What ? Where ? " eagerly inquired Mr. Kinzie. " Up
at Lee's, killing and scalping," answered the frightened mother, who,
when the alarm was given, was attending Mrs. Barnes (just confined)
living not far off. Mr. Kinzie and his family crossed the river and took
refuge in the fort, to which place Mrs. Barnes and her infant not a day
old were safely conveyed. The rest of the inhabitants took shelter in the
fort. This alarm was caused by a scalping party of Winnebagos, who
hovered about the fort several days, when they disappeared, and for several
weeks the inhabitants were undisturbed.
On the 7th of August, 1812, General Hull, at Detroit, sent orders to
Captain Heald to evacuate Fort Dearborn, and to distribute all the United
States property to the Indians in the neighborhood — a most insane order.
The Pottawattamie chief, who brought the dispatch, had more wisdom
than the commanding general. He advised Captain Heald not to make
the distribution. Said he : " Leave the fort and stores as they are, and
let the Indians make distribution for themselves ; and while they are
engaged in the business, the white people may escape to Fort Wayne."
42 HISTOKY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Captain Heald held a council with the Indians on the afternoon of
the 12th, in which his officers refused to join, for they had been informed
that treachery was designed — ^that the Indians intended to murder the
white people in the council, and then destroy those in the fort. Captain
Heald, however, took the precaution to open a port-hole displaying a
cannon pointing directly upon the council, and by that means saved
his life.
Mr. Kinzie, who knew the Indians well, begged Captain Heald not
to confide in their promises, nor distribute the arms and munitions amono-
them, for it would only put power into their hands to destroy the wliites.
Acting upon this advice, Heald resolved to withhold the mnnitions of
war ; and on the night of the 13th, after the distribution of the other
property had been made, the powder, ball and liquors were thrown into
the river, the muskets broken up and destroyed.
Black Partridge, a friendly chief, came to Captain Heald, and said :
" Linden birds have been singing in my ears to-day: be careful on the
march you are going to take." On that dark night vigilant Indians had
crept near the fort and discovered the destruction of their promised booty
going on within. The next morning the powder was seen floating on the
surface of the river. The savages were exasperated and made loud com-
plaints and threats.
On the following day when preparations were making to leave the
fort, and all the inmates were deeply impressed with a sense of impend-
ing danger, Capt. Wells, an uncle of Mrs? Heald, was discovered upon
the Indian trail among the sand-hills on the borders of the lake, not far
distant, with a band of mounted Miamis, of whose tribe he was chief,
having been adopted by the famous Miami warrior. Little Turtle. When
news of Hull's surrender reached Fort Wayne, he had started with this
force to assist Heald in defending Fort Dearborn. He was too late.
Every means for its defense had been destroyed the night before, and
arrangements were made for leaving the fort on the morning of the 15th.
It was a warm bright morning in the middle of August. Indications
were positive that the savages intended to murder the white people; and
when they moved out of the southern gate of the fort, the march was
like a funeral procession. The band, feeling the solemnity of the occa-
sion, struck up the Dead March in Saul.
Capt. Wells, who had blackened his face with gun-powder in token
of his fate, took the lead with his band of Miamis, followed by Capt.
Heald, with his wife by his side on horseback. Mr. Kinzie hoped by his
personal influence to avert the impending blow, and therefore accompanied
them, leaving his family in a boat in charge of a friendly Indian, to be
taken to his trading station at the site of Niles, Michigan, in the event of
his death.
HISTOKY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 43
The procession moved slowly along the lake shore till they reached
the sand-hills between the prairie and the beach, when the Pottawattamie
escort, under the leadership of Blackbird, filed to the right, placing those
hills between them and the white people. Wells, with his Miamis, had
kept in the advance. They suddenly came rushing back. Wells exclaim-
ing, " They are about to attack us ; form instantly." These words were
quickly followed by a storm of bullets, which came whistling over the
little hills which the treacherous savages had made the covert for their
murderous attack. The white troops charged upon the Indians, drove
them back to the prairie, and then the battle was waged between fifty-
four soldiers, twelve civilians and three or four women (the cowardly
Miamis having fled at the outset) against five hundred Indian warriors.
The white people, hopeless, resolved to sell their lives as dearly as possible.
Ensign Ronan wielded his weapon vigorously, even after falling upon his
knees weak from the loss of blood. Capt. Wells, who was by the side of
his niece, Mrs. Heald, when the conflict began, behaved with the greatest
coolness and courage. He said to her, " We have' not the slightest chance
for life. We must part to meet no more in this world. God bless you."
And then he dashed forward. Seeing a young warrior, painted like a
demon, climb into a wagon in which were twelve children, and tomahawk
them all, he cried out, unmindful of his personal danger, '•'■ If that is your
game, butchering women and children, I will kill too." He spurred his
horse towards the Indian camp, where they had left their sqviaws and
papooses, hotly pursued by swift-footed young warriors, who sent bullets
whistling after him. One of these killed his horse and wounded him
severely in the leg. With a yell the young braves rushed to make him
their prisoner and reserve him for torture. He resolved not to be made
a captive, and by the use of the most provoking epithets tried to induce
them to kill him instantly. He called a fiery young chief a squaiv, when
the enraged warrior killed Wells instantly with his tomahawk, jumped
upon his body, cut out his heart, and ate a portion of the warm morsel
with savage delight !
In this fearful combat women bore a conspicuous part. Mrs. Heald
was an excellent equestrian and an expert in the use of the rifle. She
fought the savages bravely, receiving several severe wounds. Though
faint from the loss of blood, she managed to keep her saddle. A savage
raised his tomahawk to kill her, when she looked him full in the face,
and with a sweet smile and in a gentle voice said, in his own language,
••' Surely you will not kill a squaw ! " The arm of the savage fell, and
the life of the heroic woman was saved.
4
Mrs. Helm, the step-daughter of Mr. Kinzie, had an encounter with
a stout Indian, who attempted to tomahawk her. Springing to one side,
she received the glancing blow on her shoulder, and at the same instant
44 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. •
seized the savage round the neck with her arms and endeavored to get
hold of his scalping knife, which hung in a sheath at his breast. While
she was thus struggling she was dragged from her antagonist by anothei
powerful Indian, who bore her, in spite of her struggles, to the margin
of the lake and plunged her in. To her astonishment she was held by
him so that she would not drown, and she soon perceived that she was
in the hands of the friendly Black Partridge, who had saved her life.
The wife of Sergeant Holt, a large and powerful woman, behaved as
bravely as an Amazon. She rode a fine, high-spirited horse, which the
Indians coveted, and several of them attacked her with the butts of their
guns, for the purpose of dismounting her ; but she used the sword which
she had snatched from her disabled husband "so skillfully that she foiled
them ; and, suddenly wheeling her horse, she dashed over the prairie,
followed by the savages shouting, "■ The brave woman ! the brave woman !
Don't hurt her ! " They finally overtook her, and while she was fighting
them in front, a powerful savage came up behind her, seized her by the
neck and dragged her to the ground. Horse and woman were made
captives. Mrs. Holt was a long time a captive among the Indians, but
was afterwards ransomed.
In this sharp conflict two-thirds of the white people were slain and
wounded, and all their horses, baggage and provision were lost. Only
twenty-eight straggling men now remained to fight five hundred Indians
rendered furious by the sight of blood. They succeeded in breaking
through the ranks of the murderers and gaining a slight eminence on the
prairie near the Oak Woods. The Indians did not pursue, but gathered
on their flanks, while the chiefs held a consultation on the sand-hills, and
showed signs of willingness to parley. It would have been madness on
the part of the whites to renew the fight ; and so Capt. Heald went for-
ward and met Blackbird on the open prairie, where terms of surrender
were soon agreed upon. It was arranged that the white people should
give up their arms to Blackbird, and that the survivors should become
prisoners of war, to be exchanged for ransoms as soon as practicable*
With this understanding captives and captors started for the Indian
camp near the fort, to which Mrs. Helm had been taken bleeding and
suffering by Black Partridge, and had met her step-father and learned
that her husband was safe.
A new scene of horror was now opened at the Indian camp. The
wounded, not being included in the terms of surrender, as it was inter-
preted by the Indians, and the British general, Proctor, having offered a
liberal bounty for American scalps, delivered at Maiden, nearly all the
wounded men were killed and scalped, and the price of the trophies was
afterwards paid by the British government.
Abstract of Illinois State Laws.
BILLS OF EXCHANGE AND PROMISSORY NOTES.
No promissory note, check, draft, hill of exchange, order, or note, nego^
tiahle instrument payable at sight, or on demand, or on presentment, shall
be entitled to days of grace. All other bills of exchange, drafts or notes are
entitled to three days of grace. All the above mentioiied paper falling
due on Sunday, New Years' Day, the Fourth of July, Christmas, or any
day appointed or recommended by the President of the United States or
the Governor of the State as a day of fast or thanksgiving, shall be deemed
as due on the day previous, and should two or more of these days come
together, then such instrument shall be treated as due on the day previous
to the first of said da3S. JVo defense can be made against a negotiable
instrument (^assigned before due') in the hands of the assignee without
notice, except fraud was used in obtaining the same. To hold an indorser,
due diligence must be used by suit, in collecting of the maker, unless suit
would have been unavailing. Notes payable to person named or to order,
in order to absolutely transfer title, must be indorsed by the payee. Notes
payable to bearer may be transferred by delivery, and when so payable
every indorser thereon is held as a guarantor of payment unless otherwise
expressed.
In computing interest or discount on negotiable instruments, a month
shall be considered a calendar month or twelfth of a year, and for less
than a month, a day shall be figured a thirtieth part of a month. Notes
only bear interest when so expressed, but after due they draw the legal
interest, even if not stated.
INTEREST.
The legal rate of interest is six per cent. Parties may agree in writ-
ing on a rate not exceeding ten per cent. ' If a rate of interest greater
than ten per cent, is contracted for, it works a forfeiture of the whole of
said interest, and only the principal can be recovered.
DESCENT.
When no will is made, the property of a deceased person is distrib-
uted as follows :
4 ^5
46 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
First. To his or her children and their descendants in equal parts ;
the descendants of the deqeased child or grandchild^ taking the share of
their deceased parents in equal parts among them.
Second. When there is 7io child of the intestate, nor descendant of
such child, and no widow or surviving husband, then to the parents, broth-
ers or sisters of the deceased, and their descendants, in equal parts among
them, allowing to each of the parents, if living, a child's part, or to the
survivor of them if one be dead, a double portion : and if there is no
parent living, then to the brothers and sisters of the intestate, and their
descendants.
Third, When there is a -widoiv or surviving husband, and no child or
children, or descendants of a child or children of the intestate, then
(after the payment of all just debts) one-half of the real estate and the
whole of the personal estate shall descend to such widow or surviving hus-
band as an absolute estate forever.
Fourth. When there is a ividow or surviving husband, and also a child
or children, or descendants of such child or children of the intestate, the
widow or surviving husband shall receive as his or her absolute personal
estate, one-third of all the personal estate of the intestate.
Fifth. If there is no child of the intestate, or descendant of such
child, and no parent, brother or sister, or descendant of such parent,
brother or sister, and no widow or surviving liusband, then such estate
shall descend in equal parts to the next of kiyi to. the intestate, in equal
degree (computing by the rules of the civil law), and there shall be no
representation among collaterals, except with the descendants of broth-
ers and sisters of the intestate ; and in no case shall there be any distinc-
tion between the kindred of the tvhole and the half blood.
Sixth. If any intestate leaves a ividow or surviving husband and no
kindred, his or her estate shall descend to such widow or surviving husband.
WILLS AND ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS.
No exact form of words are necessary in order to make a will good at
law. Every male person of the age of twenty-one years, and every female
of the age of eighteen years, of sound mind and memory, can make a valid
will ; it must be in writing, signed by the testator or by some one in his
or her presence and by his or her direction, and attested by two or more
credible witnesses. Care should be taken that the witnesses are not inter-
ested in the will. Persons knowing themselves to have been named in the
will or appointed executor, must within thirty days of the death of
deceased cause the will to be proved and recorded in the proper county,
or present it, and refuse to accept ; on failure to do so are liable to forfeit
the sum of twenty dollars per morith. Inventory to be made by executor
or administrator within three months from date of letters testamentary or
ABSTRACT OF rLLINOIS STATE LAWS. 47
of administration. Executors' and administrators' compensation not to
exceed six per cent, on amount of personal estate, and three per cent,
on money realized from real estate, with such additional allowance a?
shall be reasonable for extra services. Appraisers' compensation $2 pef
day.
Notice requiring all claims to be presented against the estate shall b^
given by the executor or administrator within six months of being quali-
fied. Any person having a claim and not presenting it at the time fixed
by said notice is required to have summons issued notifying the executor
or administrator of his having filed his claim in court ; in such cases the
costs have to be paid by the claimant. Claims should be filed within two
years from the time administration is granted on an estate, as after that
time they q^vq forever barred, unless other estate is found that was not in-
ventoried. Married women, infants, persons insane, imprisoned or without
the United States, in the employment of the United States, or of this
State, have tivo years after their disabilities are removed to file claims.
Qlaims are classified and paid out of the estate in the following manner :
First. Funeral expenses.
Second. The widow's aivard, if there is a widow ; or children if there
are children, and no ividow.
Third. Expenses attending the last illness, not including physician's
bill.
Fourth. Debts due the common school or township fund.
Fifth. All expenses of proving the ivill and taking out letters testa-
mentary or administration, and settlement of the estate, and the physi-
cian s bill in the last illness; of deceased.
Sixth. Where the deceased has received money in trust for any pur-
pose, his executor or administrator shall pay out of his estate the amount
received and not accounted for.
Seventh. All other debts and demands of whatsoever kind, without
regard to quality or dignity, which shall be exhibited to the court within
two years from the granting of letters.
Award to Widow and Children, exclusive of debts and legacies or be-
quests, except funeral expenses :
First. The family pictures and wearing apparel, jewels and ornaments
of herself and minor children.
Second. School books and the family library of the value of $100.
Third. One sewing machine.
Fourth. Necessary beds, bedsteads and bedding for herself and family.
Fifth. The stoves and pipe used in the family, with the necessary
cooking utensils, or in case they have none, $50 in money.
Sixth. Household and kitchen furniture to the value of $100.
Seventh. One milch cow and calf for every four members of her family.
48 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. .
Eighth. Two sheep for each member of her family, and the fleeces
taken from the same, and one horse., saddle and bridle.
Ninth. Provisions for herself and family for one year.
Tenth. Food for the stock above specified for six months.
Eleventh. Fuel for herself and family for three months.
Twelfth. One hundred dollars ivorth of other property suited to her
condition in life, to be selected by the widow.
The widow if she elects may have in lieu of the said award, the same
personal property or money in place thereof as is or may be exempt from
execution or attachment against the head of a family.
TAXES.
The owners of real and personal property, on the first day of May in
each year, are liable for the taxes thereon.
Assessments should be completed before the fourth Monday in June.,
at which time the town board of review meets to examine assessments,
hear objections^ and make such changes as ought to be made. The county
board have also power to correct or change assessments.
The tax books are placed in the hands of the town collector on or
before tl e tenth day of December, who retains them until the tenth day
of March following, when he is required to return them to the county
treasurer, who then collects all delinquent taxes.
No costs accrue on real estate taxes till advertised^ which takes place
the first day of April, when three weeks' notice is required before judg-
ment. Cost of advertising, twenty cents each tract of land, and ten cents
each lot. .
Judgment is usually obtained at May term of County Court. Costs
six cents each tract of land, and five cents each lot. Sale takes place in
June. Costs in addition to those before mentioned, twenty-eight cents
each tract of land, and twenty-seven cents each town lot.
Real estate sold for taxes may be redeemed any time before the expi-
ration of two years from the date of sale, by payment to the County Olerk
of the amount for which it was sold and twenty-five per cent, thereon if
redeemed within six months, fifty per cent, if between six and twelve
months, if between twelve and eighteen months seventy-five per cent.,
and if between eighteen months and two years one hundred per cent.,
and in addition, all subsequent taxes paid by the purchaser, with ten per
cent, interest thereon, also one dollar each tract if notice is given by the
purchaser of the sale, and a fee of twenty-five cents to the clerk for his
certificate.
JURISDICTION OF COURTS.
Justices have jurisdiction in all civil cases on contracts for the recovery
of moneys for damages for injury to real property, or taking, detaining, or
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 49
injuring personal property ; for rent ; for all cases to recover damages done
real or personal property by railroad companies, in actions of replevin^ and
in actions for damages for fraud in the sale^ purchase^ or exchange of per-
sonal property, when the amount claimed as due is not over $200. They
have also jurisdiction in all cases for violation of the ordinances of cities^
towns or villages. A justice of the peace may orally order an officer or a
private person to arrest any one committing or attempting to commit a
criminal offense. He also upon complaint can issue his warrant for the
arrest of any person accused of having committed a crime^ and have him
brought before him for examination.
COUNTY COURTS
Have jurisdiction in all matters of probate, settlement of estates of deceased
persons, appointment of guardians and conservators, and settlement of
their accounts ; all matters relating to apprentices ; proceedings for the
collection of taxes and assessments, and in proceedings of executions, admin-
istrators, guardians and conservators for the sale of real estate. In law
cases they have concurrent jurisdiction with Circuit Courts in all cases
where Justices of Peace now have when the amount claimed shall not
exceed $500, and in all criminal offenses where the punishment is not impris-
onment in the penitentiary or death, but no appeal is allowed from Justice
of the Peace to County Courts.
Circuit Courts — Have unlimited jurisdiction.
LIMITATION OF ACTION.
Accounts five years. Notes and written contracts ten years. Judg-
ments twenty years. Partial payments or new promise in writing, within
or after said period, will revive the debt. Absence from the State deducted,
and when the cause of action is barred by the law of another State, it has
the same effect here. Slander and libel, one year. Personal injuries, two
years. To recover land or make entry thereon, twenty years. Action to
foreclose mortgage or trust deed, or make a sale, within ten years.
All persons in possession of land, and paying taxes for seven consecu-
tive years, with color of title, and all persons paying taxes for seven con-
secutive years, with color of title, on vacant land, shall be held to be the
legal owners to the extent of their paper title.
MARRIED WOMEN
May sue and be sued. Husband and wife not liable for each other^s debts,
either before or after marriage, but both are liable for expenses and edu-
cation of the family.
4
50 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
She may contract the same as if unmarried^ except that in a partner-
ship business she can not, without consent of her husband, unless he has
abandoned or deserted her^ or is idiotic or insane, or confined in peniten-
tiary ; she is entitled and can recover her own earnings, but neither hus-
band nor wife is entitled to compensation for any services rendered for the
other. At the death of the husband, in addition to widow's award, a
married woman has a dower interest (one-third) in all real estate owned
by her husband after their marriage, and which has not been released by
her, and the husband has the same interest in the real estate of the wife
at her death.
EXEMPTIONS FROM FORCED SALE.
Home worth $1,000, arid the following Personal Property : Lot of ground
and buildings thereon, occupied as a residence by the debtor, being a house-
holder and having a family, to the value of $1,000. Exemption continues
after the death of the householder for the benefit of widow and family, some
one of them occupying the homestead until youngest child shall become
twenty-one years of age, and until death of widoiv. There is no exemjjtion
from sale for taxes, assessments, debt or liability incurred for the purchase
or improvement of said homestead. No release or waiver of exemption is
valid, unless in writing, and subscribed by such householder and wife (if
he have one), and acknowledged as conveyances of real estate are required
to be acknowledged. The following articles of personal property owned
by the debtor, are exempt from execution, writ of attachment, and distress
for rent : The necessary wearing apparel of every person ; one sewing ma-
chine ; the furniture, tools and implements necessary to carry on his trade or
business, not exceeding $100 in value ; the implements or library of any
professional man, not exceeding $100 in value ; materials and stock designed
and procured /or carrying on his trade or business, and intended to be used
or wrought therein, not exceeding $100 in value ; and also, when the debtor
is the head of a family and resides with the same, necessary beds, bedsteads^
and bedding, two stoves and pipe, necessary household furniture not exceeding
in value $100, one cow, calf, two swine, one yoke of oxen, or two horses in lieu
thereof, worth not exceeding $200, with the harness therefor, necessary pro-
visions and fuel for the use of the family three months, and necessary food
for the stock hereinbefore exempted for the same time ; the bibles, school
books and family pictures ; the family library, cemetery lots, and rights of
burial, and tombs for the repositories of the dead ; one hundred dollars^
worth of other property, suited to his condition in life, selected by the
debtor. No personal property is exempt from sale for the wages of laborers
or servants. Wages of a laborer who is the head of a family can not be
garnisheed, except the sum due him be in excess of $25.
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 51
DEEDS AND MORTGAGES.
To he valid there must he a valid consideration. Special care should
be taken to have them signed, sealed, delivered, and properly acknowl-
edged, with the proper seal attached. Witnesses are not required. The
acknowledgement must be made in this state, before Master in Chancery.,
Notary Public, United States Commissioner, Circuit or County Clerk., Justice
of Peace, or any Court of Record having a seal, or any Judge, Justice, or
Clerk of any such Court. When taken before a Notary Public, or United
States Commissioner, the same shall be attested by his official seal, when
taken before a Court or the Clerk thereof, the same shall be attested by
the seal of such Court, and when taken before a Justice of the Peace resid-
ing out of the county where the real estate to be conveyed lies, there shall
be added a certificate of the County Clerk under his seal of office, that he
was a Justice of the Peace in the county at the time of taking the same.
A deed is good without such certificace attached, but can not be used in
evidence unless such a certificate is produced or other competent evidence
introduced. Acknowledgements made out of the state must either be
executed according to the laws of this state, or there should be attached
a certificate that it is in conformity with the laws of the state or country
where executed. Where this is not done the same may be proved by any
other legal way. Acknowledgments where the Homestead rights are to
be waived must state as follows : " Including the release and waiver of
the right of homestead."
Notaries Public can take acknowledgements any where in the state.
Sheriffs, if authorized by the mortgagor of real or personal property
in his mortgage, may sell the property mortgaged.
In the case of the death of grantor or holder of the equity of redemp-
tion of real estate mortgaged, or conveyed by deed of trust where equity
of redemption is waived, and it contains power of sale, must be foreclosed
in the same manner as a common mortgage in court.
ESTRAYS.
Morses, mules, asses, neat cattle, swine, sheep, or goats found straying
at any time during the year, in counties where such animals are not allowed
to run at large, or between the last day of October and the 15th day of
April in other counties, the owner thereof being unknown, may he taken up
as estrays.
No person not a householder in the county where estray is found can
lawfully take up an estray, and then only upon or about -his farm or place
of residence. Estrays should not he used before advertised, except animals
giving milk, which may be milked for their benefit.
UNIVERSITY OF iLimoi?
LIBRARY
62 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
Notices must be posted up within five (5) days in three (3) of the
most public places in the town or precinct in which estray was found, giv-
ing the residence of the taker up, and a particular description of the
estray, its age, color, and marks natural and artificial, and stating before
what justice of the peace in such town or precinct, and at what time, not
less than ten (10) nor more than fifteen (15) days from the time of post-
ing such notices, he will apply to have the estray appraised.
A copy of such notice should be filed by the taker up with the town
clerk, whose duty it is to enter the same at large, in a hook kept by him
for that purpose.
If the owner of estray shall not have appeared and proved ownership,
and taken the same away, first paying the taker up his reasonable charges
for taking up, keeping, and advertising the same, the taker up shall appear
before the justice of the peace mentioned in above mentioned notice, and
make an affidavit as required by law.
As the affidavit has to be made before the justice, and all other steps as
to appraisement, etc., are before him, who is familiar therewith, they are
therefore omitted here.
Any person taking up an estray at any other place than about or
upon his farm or residence, or without complying with the law, shall forfeit
and pay a fine of ten dollars with costs.
Ordinary diligence is required in taking care of estrays, but in case
they die or get away the taker is not liable for the same.
GAME.
It is unlawful to hunt, kill or in any manner interfere with deer, wild
turkey, prairie chicken, partridge or pheasants betiveen the first day of Janu-
ary and the fifteenth day of Augui<t ; or any quail, between the first day of
January nwdi the first day of October ; or any woodcock, between the first
day of January and the first day of July ; or any ivild goose, duck, Wilson
snipe hrandt, or other water fowl, between the fifteenth day of April and the
fifteenth day of August, in each and every year. Penalty : Fine not less
than $10 nor more than $25, and costs of suit, and shall stand committed
to county jail until fine is paid, but not exceeding ten days.
It is unlawful to hunt with gun, dog or net, within the inclosed grounds
or lands of another, without permission. Penalty : Fine not less than $3
and not exceeding $100, to be paid into school fund.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Whenever any of the following articles shall be contracted for, or
sold or delivered, and no special contract or agreement shall be made to
the contrary, the weight per bushel shall be as follows, to-wit :
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
63
Pounds.
Pounds.
Stone Coal, -
- 80
Buckwheat, -
- 52
Uiislacked Lime,
- 80
Coarse Salt,
- 50
Coin in the ear.
- 70
Barley, - - -
- 48
Wheat, - - -
- 60
Corn Meal,
- 48
Irish Potatoes,
- 60
Castor Beans,
- 46
White Beans,
- 60
Timothy Seed, -
- 45
Clover Seed, -
- 60
Hemp Seed, -
- 44
Onions, _ . -
- 5T
Malt, - - - .
- 38
Shelled Corn,
- 56
Dried Peaches,
- 33
Rye, - - - -
- 56
Oats, - - - -
- 32
Flax Seed,
- 56
Dried Apples,
- 24
Sweet Potatoes, -
- 55
Bran, - - - -
- 20
Turnips,
- 55
Blue Grass Seed, -
- 14
Fine Salt, - - -
- 55
Hair (plastering).
8
Penalty for giving less than the above standard is double the amount
of property wrongfully not given, and ten dollars addition thereto.
MILLERS.
The owner or occupant of every public grist mill in this state shall
grind all grain brought to his mill in its turn. The toll for both steam
and water mills, is, for grinding and bolting wheats rye^ or other grain, one
eighth part; for grinding Indian corn, oats, barley and buckwheat not
required to be bolted, one seventh part; for grinding malt, and chopping all
kinds of grain, one eighth part. It is the duty of every miller when his
mill is in repair, to aid and assist in loading and unloading all grain brought
to him to be ground, and he is also required to keep an accurate half
bushel measure, and an accurate set of toll dishes or scales for weishinof
the grain. The penalty for neglect or refusal to comply with the law is
f 5, to the use of any person to sue for the same, to be recovered before
any justice of the peace of the county where penalty is incurred. Millers
are accountable for the safe keeping of all grain left in his mill for the
purpose of being ground, with bags or casks containing same (except it
results from unavoidable accidents), provided that such bags or casks are
distinctly marked with the initial letters of the owner's name.
MARKS AND BRANDS.
Owners of cattle, horses, hogs, sheep or goats may have one ear mark
and one brand, but which shall be different from his neighbor's, and may
be recorded by the county clerk of the county in which such property is
kept. The fee for such record is fifteen cents. The record of such shall
be open to examination free of charge. In cases of disputes as to marks
or brands, such record is prima facie evidence. Owners of cattle, horses,
hogs, sheep or goats that may have been branded by the former owner ^
54 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
may be re-branded in presence of one or more of his neighbors, who shall
certify to the facts of the marking or branding being done, when done,
and in what brand or mark they were re-branded or re-marked, which
certificate may also be recorded as before stated.
ADOPTION OF CHILDREN.
Children may be adopted by any resident of this state, by filing a
petition in the Circuit or County Court of the county in which he resides,
asking leave to do so, and if desired may ask that the name of the child
be changed. Such petition, if made by a person having a husband or
wife, will not be granted, unless the husband or wife joins therein, as the
adoption must be by them jointly.
The petition shall state name, sex, and age of the child, and the new
name, if it is desh-ed to change the name. Also the name and residence
of the parents of the child, if known, and of the guardian, if any, and
whether the parents or guardians consent to the adoption.
The court must find, before granting decree, that the parents of the
child, or the survivors of them, have deserted his or her family or such
child for one year next preceding the application, or if neither are living,
the guardian ; if no guardian, the next of kin in this state capable of giving
consent, has had notice of the presentation of the petition and consents
to such adoption. If the child is of the age of fourteen years or upwards,
the adoption can not be made without its consent.
SURVEYORS AND SURVEYS.
There is in every county elected a surveyor known as county sur-
veyor, who has power to appoint deputies, for whose official acts he is
responsible. It is the duty of the county surveyor, either by himself or
his deputy, to make all surveys tliat he may be called upon to make within
his county as soon as may be after application is made. The necessary
chainmen and other assistance must be employed by the person requiring
the same to be done, and to be by him paid, unless otherwise agreed ; but
the chainmen must be disinterested persons and approved by the surveyor
and sworn by him to measure justly and impartially.
The County Board in each county is required by law to provide a copy
of the United States field notes and plats of their surveys of the lands
in the county to be kept in the recorder's office subject to examination
by the public, and the county surveyor is required to make his surveys
in conformity to said notes, plats and the laws of the United States gov-
erning such matters. The surveyor is also required to keep a record
of all surveys made b}^ him, which shall be subject to inspection by any
one interested, and shall be delivered up to his successor in office. A
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 65
certified copy of the said surveyor's record shall be prima facie evidence
of its contents.
The fees of county surveyors are six dollars per day. The county
surveyor is also ex officio inspector of mines, and as such, assisted by some
practical miner selected by him, shall once each year inspect all the
mines in the county, for which they shall each receive such compensa-
tion as may be fixed by the County Board, not exceeding $5 a day, to
be paid out of the county treasury.
ROADS.
Where practicable from the nature of the ground, persons traveling
in any kind of vehicle, must turn to the right of the center of the road, so
as to permit each carriage to pass without interfering with each other.
The penalty for a violation of this provision is $5 for every offense, to
be I'ecovered by the party injured ; but to recover, there must have
occurred some injury to person or property resulting from the violation.
The oivn£.rs of any carriage traveling upon any road in this State for the
conveyance of passengers who shall employ or continue in his employment
as driver any person who is addicted to drunkenness, or the excessive use of
spiritous liquors, after he has had notice of the same, shall forfeit, at the
rate of $5 per day, and if any driver while actually engaged in driving
any such carriage, shall be guilty of intoxication to such a degree as to
endanger the safety of passengers, it shall be the duty of the owner, on
receiving written notice of the faot, signed by one of the passengers, and
certified by him on oath, forthwith to discharge such driver. If such owner
shall have such driver in his employ within three months after such notice,
he is liable for |5 per day for the time he shall keep said driver in his
employment after receiving such notice.
Persons driving any carriage on any public highway are prohibited
from running their horses upon any occasion under a penalty of a fine not
exceeding $10, or imprisonment not exceeding sixty days, at the discre-
tion of the court. Horses attached to any carriage used to convey passen-
gers for hire must be properly hitched or the lines placed in the hands of
some other person before the driver leaves them for any purpose. For
violation of this provision each driver shall forfeit twenty dollars, to be
recovered by action, to be commenced within six months. It is under-
stood by the term carriage herein to mean any carriage or vehicle used
for the transportation of passengers or goods or either of them.
The commissioners of highways in the different tov/ns have the care
and superintendence of highways and bridges therein. They have all
the powers necessary to lay out, vacate, regulate and repair all roads?
build and repair bridges, divide their respective towns into as many road
districts as they shall think convenient. This is to be done annually,
66 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
and ten days before the annual town meeting. In addition to the above,
it is their duty to erect and keep in repair at the forks or crossing-place
of the most important roads post and guide boards with plain inscrip-
tions, giving directions and distances to the most noted places to which
such road may lead ; also to make provisions to prevent thistles, burdock,
and cockle burrs, mustard, yellow dock, Indian mallow, and jessamine
weed from seeding, and to extirpate the same as far as practicable, and
to prevent all rank growtli of vegetation on the public highways, so far
as the same may obstruct public travel, and it is in their discretion to
erect watering places for public use for watering teams at such points
as may be deemed advisable. Every able-bodied male inhabitant, being
above the age of twenty-one years, and under the age of fifty, excepting
paupers, idiots, lunatics, trustees of schools and school directors, and such
others as are exempt by law, is required to labor on highways in their
respective road districts, not less than one or more than three daj-s in
each and every year. Three days' notice must be given by the overseer
of the time and place he requires such road labor to be done. The labor
must be performed in the road district in which the person resides. Any
person may commute for such labor by paying at the rate of $1.50 per
day, if done within the three days' notice, but after that time the rate is
$2 per day.
Any person liable for work on highways who has been assessed two
days or more and has not commuted, may be required to furnish team, oi
a cart, wagon or plow, with a pair of horses or oxen and a man to manage
them, for which he will be entitled to two days for each day's work.
Eight hours is a day's work on the roads, and there is a penalty of twenty-
five cents an hour against any person or substitute who shall neglect or
refuse to perform. Any person remaining idle, or does not work faithfully
or hinders others from doing so, forfeits to the town 82.
Every person assessed and duly notified, who has not commuted and
refuses or neglects to appear, shall forfeit to the town for every day's
refusal or neglect, the sum of $2 ; if he was required to furnish a team,
carriage, man or implement, and neglects or refuses to comply, he is liable
to the following fines :
First. For wholly failing to comply, $4 each day.
Second. For omitting to furnish a pair of horses or oxen, $1.50 each
day.
Third. For omitting to furnish a man to manage team, f 2 each day.
Fourth. For omitting to furnish a wagon, cart or plow, 75 cents
each day.
The Commissioners estimate and assess the highway labor and road
tax. The road tax on real and personal property can not exceed forty
cents on each hundred dollars' worth. The labor or road tax in villages,
ABSTRACT OF lULmOIS STATE LAWS. 57
towns or cities, is paid over to the corporate authorities of such, for the
improvement of streets, roads and bridges within their limits. Commis-
sioners' compensation $1.50 per day. The Treasurer, who is one of their
number, is entitled to 2 per cent, on all moneys he may receive and pay
out.
Overseers. Their duties are to repair and keep in order the high-
ways in their districts ; to warn persons to work out their road tax at
such time and place as they think proper ; to collect fines and commuta-
tion money, and execute all lawful orders of the Commissioners of High-
ways ; also make list, within sixteen days after their election, of the names
of all inhabitants in his road district liable to work on highways. For
refusal to perform any of his duties, he is liable to a fine of -$10. The
compensation of overseers is $1.50 a day, the number of days to be
audited by the Highway Commissioners.
As all township and county officers are familiar with their duties, it
is only intended to give the points of the law that the public should be
familiar with. The manner of laying out, altering or vacating roads, etc.,
will not be here stated, as it would require more space than is contem-
plated in a work of this kind. It is sufficient to state that, the first step
is by petition, addressed to the Commissioners, setting out what is prayed
for, giving the names of the owners of lands if known, if not known so
state, over which the road is to pass, giving the general course, its place
of beginning, and where it terminates. It requires not less than twelve
freeholders residing within three miles of the road who shall sign the
petition. Public roads must not be less than fifty feet wide, nor more
than sixty feet wide. Roads not exceeding two miles in length, if peti-
tioned for, may be laid out, not less than forty feet. Private roads
for private and public use, may be laid out of the width of three rods, on
petition of the person directly interested ; the damage occasioned thereby
shall be paid by the premises benefited thereby, and before the road is
opened. If not opened in two years, the order shall be considered
rescinded. Commissioners in their discretion may permit persons who
live on or have private roads, to work out their road tax thereon. Public
roads must be opened in five days from date of filing order of location,
or be deemed vacated.
DRAINAGE.
Whenever one or more owners or occupants of land desire to construct
a drain or ditch across the land of others for agricultural or sanitary pur-
poses, the proceedings are as follows :
\st. File a petition with the clerk of the town hoard of auditors in
counties where there is township organization, or in counties not so
organized with the clerk of the County Court, stating the necessity of the
58 . ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
same, its starting point, route and terminus ; and if it shall be deemed
necessary for successful drainage that a levee or other work be constructed,
a general description of the same shall be made.
2d. After filing., two weeks' notice must be given by posting notices
in three of the most public places in such township thro'ugh which the
drain, ditch or other work is proposed to be constructed ; and also, by
publishing a copy thereof in some newspaper published in the county in
which petition is filed, at least once each week for two successive weeks.
The notice must state when and before what board such petition is filed,
the starting point, route, terminus and description of the proposed work.
On receipt of the petition by the clerk of either board as before men-
tioned, it is his duty to immediately give notice to the board of which he
is clerk, of the fact, and that a meeting of the board will be held on a day
to be fixed not later than sixty days after the filing of said petition, to
consider the prayer of the same ; and it is further the duty of the clerk,
to publish a notice of the filing of the petition and the meeting of the
board to consider it, by posting the same in the three most public places
in the township or county. On the hearing, all parties may contest the
matter, and if it shall appear to the board that the work contemplated is
necessary, or is useful for the drainage of the land for agricultural and
sanitary purposes, they shall so find and shall file their petition in the
County Court, reciting the original petition and stating their finding, and
pray that the costs of the improvement be assessed, and for that purpose
three commissioners be appointed to lay out and construct the work. The
costs of the hearing before the town board is to be paid by the petitioners.
After commissioners are appointed, they organize and proceed to examine
the work ; and if they find the benefits greater than the cost and expense
of the work, then it is their duty to have the surveyor's plans and speci-
fications made, and when done report the same to the court, before which
parties can be heard prior to confirmation. The commissioners are not
confined to the route or plan of the petition, but may change the same.
After report of commissioners is confirmed, then a jury assess the damages
and benefits arainst the land damaged or benefited.
As it is only contemplated in a work of this kind to give an abstract
of the laws, and as the parties who have in charge the execution of the
further proceedings are likely to be familiar with the requirements of the
statute, the necessary details are not here inserted.
PAUPERS.
Every poor person who shall be unable to earn a livelihood in conse-
quence of any hodUy iyifirmity., idiocy., lunacy or unavoidable cause., shall
be supported by the father, grand-father, mother, grand-mother, children,
grand-cliildren, brothers or sisters of such poor person, if they or either
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 59
of them be of sufficient ability ; but if any of such dependent class shall
have become so from intemperance, or other bad conduct, they shall not be
entitled to support from any relation except parent or child.
The children shall first be called on to support their parents, if they
are able ; but if not, the parents of such poor person shall then be called
on, if of sufficient ability ; and if there be no parents or children able,
then the brothers and sisters of such dependent person shall be called '
upon ; and if there be no brothers or sisters of sufficient ability, the
grand-children of such person shall next be called on ; and if they are
not able, then the grand-parents. Married females, while their husbands
live, shall not be liable to contribute for the support of their poor relations
except out of their separate property. It is the duty of the state's
(county) attorney, to make complaint to the County Court of his county
against all the relatives of such paupers in this state liable to his support
and prosecute the same. In case the state's attorney neglects, or refuses, to
complain in such cases, then it is the duty of the overseer of the poor to
do so. The person called upon to contribute shall have at least ten days'
notice of such application by summons. The court has the power to
determine the kind of support, depending upon the circumstances of the
parties, and may also order two or more of the different degrees to main-
tain such poor person, and prescribe the proportion of each, according to
their ability. The court may specify the time for which the relative shall
contribute — in fact has control over the entire subject matter, with power
to enforce its orders. Every county (except those in which the poor are
supported by the towns, and in such cases the towns are liable) is required
to relieve and support all poor and indigent persons lawfully resident
therein. Residence means the actual residence of the party, or the place
where he was employed ; or in case he was in no employment, then it
shall be the place where he made his home. When any person becomes
chargeable as a pauper in any county or town who did not reside at the
commencement of six months immediately preceding his becoming so,
but did at that time reside in some other county or town in this state,
then the county or town, as the case may be, becomes liable for the expense
of taking care of such person until removed, and it is the duty of the
overseer to notify the proper authorities of the fact. If any person shall
bring and leave any pauper in any county in this state where such pauper
had no legal residence, knowing him to be such, he is liable to a fine of
$100. In counties under township organization, the supervisors in each
town are ex-officio overseers of the poor. The overseers of the poor act
under the directions of the County Board in taking care of the poor and
granting of temporary relief; also, providing for non-resident persons not
paupers who may be taken sick and not able to pay their way, and incase
of death cause such person to be decently buried.
60 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
FENCES.
In counties under township organization, the town assessor and com-
missioner of highways are the fence-viewers in their respective towns.
In other counties the County Board appoints three in each precinct annu-
all}^ A laioful fence is four and one-half feet high, in good repair, con-
sisting of rails, timber, boards, stone, hedges, or whatever the fence-
viewers of the town or precinct where the same shall lie, shall consider
equivalent thereto, but in counties under township organization the annual
town meeting may establish any other kind of fence as such, or the County
Board in other counties may do the same. Division fences shall be made
and maintained in just proportion by the adjoining owners, except when
the owner shall choose to let his land lie open, but after a division fence is
built by agreement or otherwise, neither party can remove his part of such
fence so long as he may crop or use such land for farm purposes, or without
giving the other party one year's notice in writing of his intention to remove
his portion. When any person shall enclose his land upon the enclosure
of another, he shall refund the owner of the adjoining lands a just pro-
portion of the value at that time of such fence. The value of fence and
the just proportion to be paid or built and maintained by each is to be
ascertained by two fence-viewers in the town or precinct. Such fence-
viewers have power to settle all disputes between different owners as to
fences built or to be built, as well as to repairs to be made. Each party
chooses one of the viewers, but if the other party neglects, after eight
days' notice in writing, to make his choice, then the other party maj
select both. It is sufficient to notify the tenant or party in possession,
when the owner is not a resident of the town or precinct. The two
fence-viewers chosen, after viewing the premises, shall hear the state-
ments of the parties , in case they can't agree, they shall select another
fence-viewer to act with them, and the decision of any two of them is
final. The decision must be reduced to writing, and should plainly set
out description of fence and all matters settled by them, and must be
filed in the office of the town clerk in counties under township organiza-
tion, and in other counties with the county clerk.
Where any person is liable to contribute to the erection or the
repairing of a division fence, neglects or refuses so to do, the party
injured, after giving sixty days notice in writing when a fence is to be
erected, or ten days when it is only repaii-s, may proceed to have the
work done at the expense of the party whose duty it is to do it, to be
recovered from him with costs of suit, and the party so neglecting shall
also be liable to the party injured for all damages accruing from such
neglect or refusal, to be determined by any two fence-viewers selected
as before provided, the apxjraisement to be reduced to writing and signed.
^
^
?^l^
MOLINE.
I
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 61
Where a person shall conclude to remove his part of a division fence,
and let his land lie open, and having given the year's notice required, the
adjoining owner may cause the value of said fence to be ascertained by
fence-viewers as before provided, and on payment or tender of the
amount of such valuation to the owner, it shall prevent the removal. A
party removing a division fence without notice is liable for the damages
accruing thereby.
Where a fence has been built on the land of another through mis-
take, the owner may enter upon such premises and remove his fence and
material within six months after the division line has been ascertained.
Where the material to build such a fence has been taken from the land
on which it was built, then before it can be removed, the person claiming
must lirst pay for such material to the owner of the land from which it
was taken, nor shall such a fence be removed at a time when the removal
will throw open or expose the crops of the other party ; a reasonable
time must be given beyond the .six months to remove crops.
The compensation of fence- viewers is one dollar and fifty cents a
day each, to be paid in the first instance by the party calling them, but
in the end all expenses, including amount charged by the fence-viewers,
must be paid equally by the parties, except in cases where a party neglects
or refuses to make or maintain a just proportion of a division fence, when
\ the party in default shall pay them.
DAMAGES FROM TRESPASS.
Where stock of any kind breaks into any person's enclosure, the
fence being good and sufficient, the owner is liable for the damage done ;
but wliere the damage is done by stock running at large, contrary to law,
the owner is liable where there is not such a fence. Where stock is
found trespassing on the enclosure of another as aforesaid, the owner oi
occupier of the premises may take possession of such stock and keep the
same until damages, with reasonable charges for keeping and feeding and
all costs of suit, are paid. Any person taking or rescuing such stock so
held without his consent, shall be liable to a fine of not less than three
nor more than five dollars for each animal rescued, to be recovered by
suit before a justice of the peace for the use of the school fund. Within
twenty-four hours after taking such animal into his possession, the per-
son taking it up must give notice of the fact to the owner, if known, or
if unknown, notices must be posted in some public place near the premises.
LANDLORD AND TENANT.
The owner of lands, or his legal representatives, can sue for and
recover rent therefor, in any of the following cases :
First. When rent is due and in arrears on a lease for life or lives.
62 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
Second. When lands are held and occupied by any person without
any special agreement for rent.
Third. When possession is obtained under an agreement, written
or verbal, for the purchase of the premises and before deed . given, the
right to possession is terminated by forfeiture on con-compliance with the
agreement, and possession is wrongfully refused or neglected to be given
upon demand made in writing by the party entitled thereto. Provided
that all payments made by the vendee or his representatives or assigns,
may be set off against the rent.
fourth. When land has been sold upon a judgment or a decree of
court, when the party to such judgment or decree, or person holding under
him, wrongfully refuses, or neglects, to surrender possession of the same,
after demand in writing by the person entitled to the possession.
Fifth. When the lands have been sold upon a mortgage or trust
deed, and the mortgagor or grantor or person holding under him, wrong-
fully refuses or neglects to surrender possession of the same, after demand
in writing by the person entitled to the possession.
If any tenant, or any person who shall come into possession from or
under or by collusion with such tenant, shall willfully hold over any lands,
etc., after the expiration the term of their lease, and after demand made
in writing for the possession thereof, is liable to pay double rent. A
tenancy from year to year requires sixty days notice in writing, to termi-
nate the same at the end of the year ; such notice can be given at any
time within four months preceding the last sixty days of the year.
A tenancy by the month, or less than a year, where the tenant holds
over without any special agreement, the landlord may terminate the
tenancy, by thirty days notice in writing. '
When rent is due, the landlord may serve a notice upon the tenant,
stating that unless the rent is paid within not less than five days, his lease
will be terminated ; if the rent is not paid, the landlord may consider the
lease ended. When default is made in -any of the terms of a lease, it
shall not be necessary to give more than ten days notice to quit or of the
termination of such tenancy ; and the same may be terminated on giving
such notice to quit, at any time after such default in any of the terms of
such lease ; which notice may be substantially in the following form, viz:
To , You are hereby notified that, in consequence of your default
in (^here insert the character of the default), of the premises now occupied
by you, being etc. (here describe the premises), I have elected to deter-
mine your lease, and you are hereby notified to quit and deliver up pos-
session of the same to me within ten days of this date (dated, etc.)
The above to be signed by the lessor or his agent, and no other notice
or demand of possession or termination of such tenancy is necessary.
Demand may be made, or notice served, by delivering a written or
ABSTBACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 63
printed, or partly either, copy thereof to the tenant, or leaving the same
with some person above the age of twelve years residing on or in posses-
sion of the premises ; and in case no one is in the actual possession of the
said premises, then by posting the same on the premises. When the
tenancy is for a certain time, and the term expires by the terms of the
lease, the tenant is then bound to surrender possession, and no notice
to quit or demand of possession is necessar3^
Distress for refit. — In all cases of distress for rent, the landlord, by
himself, his agent or attorney, may seize for rent any personal property of
his tenant that may be found in the county where the tenant resides ; the
property of any other person, even if found on the premises, is not
liable.
An inventory of the property levied upon, with a statement of the
amount of rent claimed, should be at once filed with some justice of the
peace, if not over $200 ; and if above that sum, with the clerk of a court
of record of competent jurisdiction. Property may be released, by the
party executing a satisfactory bond for double the amount.
The landlord may distrain for rent, any time within six months after
the expiration of the term of the lease, or when terminated.
When rent is payable wholly or in part, in specific articles of pro-
perty, or products of the premises, or labor, the landlord may distrain for
the value of the same.
Landlords have a lien upon the crops grown or growing upon the
demised premises for the rent thereof, and also for the faithful performance
of the terms of the lease.
In all cases where the premises rented shall be sub-let, or the lease
assigned, the landlord shall have the same right to enforce lien against
such lessee or assignee, that he has against the tenant to whom the pre-
mises were rented.
When a tenant abandons or removes from the premises or any part
thereof, the landlord, or his agent or attorney, may seize upon any grain
or other crops grown or growing upon the premises, or part thereof so
abandoned, whether the rent is due or not. If such grain, or other crops,
or any part thereof, is not fully grown or matured, the landlord, or his
agent or attorney, shall cause the same to be properly cultivated, harvested
or gathered, and may sell the same, and from the proceeds pay all his
labor, expenses and rent. The tenant may, before the sale of such pro-
perty, redeem the same by tendering the rent and reasonable compensation
for work done, or he may replevy the same.
Exemption. — The same articles of personal property which are bylaw
exempt from execution, except the crops as above stated, is also exempt
from distress for rent.
64 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
LIENS.
Any person who shall by contract, express or implied, or partly both,
with the owner of any lot or tract of land, furnish labor or material, or
services as an architect or superintendent, in building, altering, repairing
or ornamenting any house or other building or appurtenance thereto on
such lot, or upon any street or alley, and connected with sucli improve-
ments, shall have a lien upon the whole of such lot or tract of land, and
upon such house or building and appurtenances, for the amount due to
him for such labor, material or services. If the contract is expressed^ and
the time for the completion of the work is beyond three years from the com-
mencement thereof; or, if the time of payment is beyond one year from
the time stipulated for the completion of the work, then no lien exists.
If the contract is implied^ then no lien exists, unless the work be done or
material is furnished within one year from the commencement of the work
or delivery of the materials. As between different creditors having liens,
no preference is given to the one whose contract was first made ; but each
shares pro-rata. Incumbrances existing on the lot or tract of the land at
the t-ime the contract is made, do not operate on the improvements, and
are only preferred to the extent of the value of the land at the time of
making the contract. The above lien can not be enforced unless suit is
commenced within six months after the last payment for labor or materials
shall have become due and payable. Sub-contractors, mechanics, workmen
and other persons furnishing any material, or performing any labor for a
contractor as before specified, have a lien to the extent of the amount due
the contractor at the time the following notice is served upon the owner
of the land who made the contract:
To , You are hereby notified, that I have been employed b}^
(here state whether to labor or furnish material, and substantially the
nature of the demand) upon your (here state in general terms description
and situation of building), and that I shall hold the (building, or as the
case may be), and your interest in the ground, liable for the amount that
may (is or may become) due me on account thereof. Signature,
Date,
If there is a contract in writing between contractor and sub-contractor,
a copy of it should be served with above notice, and said notice must be
served within forty days from the completion of such sub-contract, if there
is one ; if not, then from the time payment should have been made to the
person performing the labor or furnishing the material. If the owner is
not a resident of the county, or can not be found therein, then the above
notice must be filed with the clerk of the Circuit Court, with his fee, fifty
cents, and a copy of said notice must be published in a newspaper pub-
lished in the county, for four successive weeks.
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 65
When the owner or agent is notified as above, he can retain any
money due the contractor sufficient to pay such claim ; if more than one
claim, and not enough to pay all, they are to be paid pro rata.
The owner has the right to demand in writing, a statement of the
contractor, of what he owes for labor, etc., from time to time as the work
progresses, and on his failure to comply, forfeits to the owner $50 for
every offense. ^
The liens referred to cover any and all estates, whether in fee for
life, for years, or any other interest which the owner may have.
To enforce the lien of sub-contractors, suit must be commenced within
three months from the time of the performance of the sub-contract, or
during the work or furnishing materials.
Motel, inn and hoarding-house keepers, have a lien upon the baggage
and other valuables of their guests or boarders, brought into such hotel,
inn or boarding-house, by their guests or boarders, for the proper charges
due from such guests or boarders for their accommodation, board and
lodgings, and such extras as are furnished at their request.
Stable-keepers and other persons have a lien upon the horses, car-
riages and harness kept by them, for the proper charges due for the keep-
ing thereof and expenses bestowed thereon at the request of the owner
or the person having the possession of the same.
Agisters (persons who take care of cattle belonging to others), and
persons keeping, yarding, feeding or pasturing domestic animals, shall
have a lien upon the animals agistered, kept, yarded or fed, for the proper
charges due for such service.
All persons who may furnish any railroad corporation in this state
with fuel, ties, material, supplies or any other article or thing necessary
for the construction, maintenance, operation or repair of its road by con-
tract, or may perform work or labor on the same, is entitled to be paid as
part of the current expenses of the road, and have a lien upon all its pro-
perty. Sub-contractors or laborers have also a lien. The conditions and
limitations both as to contractors and sub-contractors, are about the same
as herein stated as to general liens.
DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL TERMS.
$ means dollars, being a contraction of U. S., which was formerly
placed before any denomination of money, and meant, as it means now,
United States Currency.
<£ means pounds, English money.
@ stands for at or to. lb iov pound, and bbl, for barrel; "^ ior per or
by the. Thus, Butter sells at 20 (o^ 30c ^ lb, and Flour at 18(0^12 f bbl.
% for per cent and # for number.
May 1.— Wheat sells at |1.20@1.25, "seller June." Seller June
5
66 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
means that the person who sells the wheat has the privilege of delivering
it at any time during the month of June.
Selling short, is contracting to deliver a certain amount of grain or
stock, at a fixed price, within a certain length of time, when the seller
has not the stock on hand. It is for the interest of the person selling
" short," to depress the market as much as possible, in order that he may
buy and fill his contract at a profit. Hence the " shorts " are termed
"bears."
Buying long, is to contract to purchase a certain amount of grain or
shares of stock at a fixed price, deliverable within a stii:)ulated time,
expecting to make a profit by the rise of prices. The "longs" are
termed "bulls," as it is for their interest to "operate" so as to "toss"
the prices upward as much as possible.
NOTES.
Form of note is legal, worded in the simplest way, so that the
amount and time of payment are mentioned.
$100. Chicago, 111., Sept. 15, 1876.
Sixty days from date I promise to pay to E. F. Brown,
or order, One Hundred dollars, for value received.
L, D. LowRY.
A note to be payable in any thing else than money needs only the
facts substituted for money in the above form.
ORDERS.
Orders should be worded simply, thus :
Mr. F. H. Coats: Chicago, Sept. 15, 1876.
Please pay to H. Birdsall, Twenty-five dollars, and charge to
F. D. SiLVA.
RECEIPTS.
Receipts should always state when received and what for, thus :
$100. Chicago, Sept. 15, 1876.
Received of J. W. Davis, One Hundred dollars, for services
rendered in grading his lot in Fort Madison, on account.
Thomas Brady.
If receipt is in full it should be so stated.
BILLS OF PURCHASE.
W. N. Mason, Salem, Illinois, Sept. 15, 187^6.
Bought of A. A. Graham.
4 Bushels of Seed Wheat, at $1.50 - - - - $6.00
2 Seamless Sacks " .30 - , - .60
Received payment, $6.60
A. A. Gbaham. '
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 67
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT.
An agreement is where one party promises to another to do a certain
thing in a certain time for a stipulated sum. Good business men always
reduce an agreement to writing, which nearly always saves misunder-
standings and trouble. No particular form is necessary, but the facts must
be clearly and explicitly stated, and there must, to make it valid, be a
reasonable consideration.
GENERAL FORM OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, made the Second day of October, 1876, between
John Jones, of Aurora, County of Kane, State of Illinois, of the first part,
and Thomas Whiteside, of the same place, of the second part —
WITNESSETH, that the said John Jones, in consideration of the agree-
ment of the party of the second part, hereinafter contained, contracts and
ao-rees to and with the said Thomas Whiteside, that he will deliver, in
good and marketable condition, at the Village of Batavia, 111., during the
month of November, of this year, One Hundred Tons of Prairie Hay, in
the following lots, and at the following specified times ; namely, twenty-
five tons by the seventh of November, twenty-five tons additional by the
fourteenth of the month, twenty-five tons more by the twenty -first, and
the entire one hundred tons to be all delivered by the thirtieth of
November.
And the said Thomas Whiteside, in consideration of the prompt
fulfillment of this contract, on the part of the party of the first part,
contracts to and agrees with the said John Jones, to pay for said hay five
dollars per ton, for each ton as soon as delivered.
In case of failure of agreement by either of the parties hereto, it is
hereby stipulated and agreed that the party so failing shall pay to the
other. One Hundred Dollars, as fixed and settled damages.
In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands the day and
year first above written. John Jones,
Thomas Whiteside.
AGREEMENT WITH CLERK FOR SERVICES.
This Agreement, made the first day of May, one thousand eight
hundred and seventy-six, between Reuben Stone, of Chicago, County
of Cook, State of Illinois, party of the first part, and George Barclay, of
Englewood, County of Cook, State of Illinois, party of the second part —
WITNESSETH, that Said George Barclay agrees faithfully and dili-
gently to work as clerk and salesman for the said Reuben Stone, for
and during the space of one year from the date hereof, should both
live such length of time, without absenting himself from his occupation ;
68 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
during which time he, the said Barclay, in the store of said Stone, of
Chicago, will carefully and honestly attend, doing and performing all
duties as clerk and salesman aforesaid, in accordance and in all respects
as directed and desired by the said Stone.
In consideration of which services, so to be rendered by the said
Barclay, the said Stone agrees to pay to said Barclay the annual sum of
one thousand dollars, payable in twelve equal monthly payments, each
upon the last day of each month ; provided that all dues for days of
absence from business by said Barclay, shall be deducted from the sum
otherwise by the agreement due and payable by the said Stone to the said
Barclay.
Witness our hands. Reuben Stone.
George Barclay.
BILLS OF SALE.
A bill of sale is a written agreement to another party, for a consider-
ation to convey his right and interest in the personal property. The
purchaser must take actual possession of the property. Juries have
power to determine upon the fairness or unfairness of a bill of sale.
COMMON FORM OF BILL OF SALE.
Know all Men by this instrument, that I, Louis Clay, of Princeton,
Illinois, of the first part, for and in consideration of Five Hundred
and Ten dollars, to me paid by John Floyd, of the same place, of the
second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have sold, and
by this instrument do convey unto the said Floyd, party of the second
part, his executors, administrators, and assigns, my undivided half of
ten acres of corn, now growing on the farm of Thomas Tyrrell, in the
town above mentioned ; one pair of horses, sixteen sheep, and five cows,
belonging to me, and in my possession at the farm aforesaid ; to have and
to hold the same unto the party of the second part, his executors and
assigns, forever. And I do, for myself and legal representatives, agree
with the said party of the second part, and his legal representatives, to
warrant and defend the sale of the afore-mentioned property and chattels
unto the said party of the second part, and his legal representatives,
against all and every person whatsoever.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my hand, this tenth day
of October, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six.
Louis Clay.
BONDS.
A bond is a written admission on the part of the maker in which he
pledges a certain sum to another, at a certain time.
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 69
COMMON FORM OF BOND.
Know all Men by this instrument, that I, George Edgerton, of
Watseka, Iroq^uois County, State of Illinois, am firmly bound unto Peter
Kirchoff, of the place aforesaid, in the sum of five hundred dollars, to be
■paid to the said Peter Kirchoff, or his legal representatives; to which
payment, to be made, I bind myself, or my legal representatives, by this
instrument.
Sealed with my seal, and dated this second day of November, one
thousand eight hundred and sixty-four.
The condition of this bond is such that if I, George Edgerton, my
heirs, administrators, or executors, shall promptly pay the sum of two
hundred and fifty dollars in three equal annual payments from the date
hereof, with annual interest, then the above obligation to be of no effect ;
otherwise to be in full force and valid.
Sealed and delivered in
presence of George Edgerton. [l.s.]
William Turner.
CHATTEL MORTGAGES.
A chattel mortgage is a mortgage on personal property for payment
of a certain sum of money, to hold the property against debts of other
creditors. The mortgage must describe the property, and must be
acknowledged before a justice of the peace in the township or precinct
where the mortgagee resides, and entered upon his docket, and must be
recorded in the recorder's office of the county.
GENERAL FORM OF CHATTEL MORTGAGE.
This Indenture, made and entered into this first day of January,
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five,
between Theodore Lottinville, of the town of Geneseo in the County
of Henry, and State of Illinois, party of the first part, and Paul Henshaw,
of the same town, county, and State, party of the second part.
Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consider-
ation of the sum of one thousand dollars, in hand paid, the receipt whereof
is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, sell, convey, and confirm unto
the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever, all and
singular the following described goods and chattels, to wit :
Two three-year old roan-colored horses, one Burdett organ. No. 987,
one Brussels carpet, 15x20 feet in size, one marble-top center table, one
Home Comfort cooking stove, No. 8, one black walnut bureau with mirror
attached, one set of parlor chairs (six in number), upholstered in green
rep, with lounge corresponding with same in style and color of upholstery,
now in possession of said Lottinville, at No. 4 Prairie Ave., Geneseo, 111.;
TO ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
Together with all and singular, the appurtenances thereunto belong-
ing, or in any wise appertaining ; to have and to hold the above described
goods and chattels, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and
assigns, forever.
Provided, always, and these presents are upon this express condition,
that if the said Theodore Lottinville, his heirs, executors, administrators,
or assigns, shall, on or before the first day of January, A.D., one thousand
eight hundred and seventy-six, pay, or cause to be paid, to the said Paul
Ranslow, or his lawful attorney or attorneys, heirs, executors, adminis-
trators, or assigns, the sum of One Thousand dollars, together with the
interest that may accrue thereon, at the rate of ten per cent, per annum,
from the first day of January, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and
seventy-five, until paid, according to the tenor of one promissory note
bearing even date herewith for the payment of said sum of money, that
then and from thenceforth, these presents, and everything herein con-
tained, shall cease, and be null and void, anything herein contained to the
contrary notwithstanding.
Provided, also, that the said Theodore Lottinville may retain the
possession of and have the use of said goods and chattels until the day
of payment aforesaid ; and also, at his own expense, shall keep said goods
and chattels ; and also at the expiration of said time of payment, if said
sum of money, together with the interest as aforesaid, shall not be paid,
shall deliver up said goods and chattels, in good condition, to said Paul
Ranslow, or his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns.
And provided, also, that if default in payment as aforesaid, by said
party of the first part, shall be made, or if said party of the second part
shall at any time before said promissory note becomes due, feel himself
unsafe or insecure, that then the said party of the second part, or his
attorney, agent, assigns, or heirs, executors, or administrators, shall have
the right to take possession of said goods and chattels, wherever they
may or can be found, and sell the same at public or private sale, to the
highest bidder for cash in hand, after giving ten days' notice of the time
and place of said sale, together with a description of the goods and chat-
tels to be sold, by at least four advertisements, posted up in public places
in the vicinity where said sale is to take place, and proceed to make the
sum of money and interest promised as aforesaid, together with all reason-
able costs, charges, and expenses in so doing ; and if there shall be any
overplus, shall pay the same without delay to the said party of the first
part, or his legal representatives.
In testimony whereof, the said party of the first part has hereunto
set his hand and affixed his seal, the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered in
presence of Theodore Lottinville. [l.s.]
Samuel J. Tilden.
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 71
LEASE OF FARM AND BUILDINGS THEREON.
This Indenture, made this second day of June, 1875, between David
Patton of the Town of Bisbee, State of Illinois, of the first part, and John
Doyle of the same place, of the second part,
Witnesseth, that the said David Patton, for and in consideration of
the covenants hereinafter mentioned and reserved, on the part of the said
John Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns, to be paid, kept,
and performed, hath let, and by these presents doth grant, demise, and
let, uufco the said John Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns,
all that parcel of land situate in Bisbee aforesaid, bounded and described
as follows, to wit :
[^Here describe the land.'\
Together with all the appurtenances appertaining thereto. To have
and to hold the said premises, with appurtenances thereto belonging, unto
the said Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns, for the term of
five years, from the first day of October next following, at a yearly rent
of Six Hundred dollars, to be paid in equal payments, semi-annually, as
long as said buildings are in good tenantable condition.
And the said Doyle, by these presents, covenants and agrees to pay
all taxes and assessments, and keep in repair all hedges, ditches, rail, and
other fences ; (the said David Patton, his heirs, assigns and administra-
tors, to furnish all timber, brick, tile, and other materials necessary for
such repairs.)
Said Doyle further covenants and agrees to apply to said land, in a
farmer-like manner, all manure and compost accumulating upon said
farm, and cultivate all the arable land in a husbandlike manner, accord-
ing to the usual custom among farmers in the neighborhood ; he also
agrees to trim the hedges at a seasonable time, preventing injury from
cattle to such hedges, and to all fruit and other trees on the said premises.
That he will seed down with clover and timothy seed twenty acres yearly
of arable land, ploughing the same number of acres each Spring of land
now in grass, and hitherto unbroken.
It is further agreed, that if the said Doyle shall fail to perform the
whole or any one of the above mentioned covenants, then and in that
case the said David Patton may declare this lease terminated, by giving
three months' notice of the same, prior to the first of October of any
year, and may distrain any part of the stock, goods, or chattels, or other
property in possession of said Doyle, for sufficient to compensate for the
non-performance of the above written covenants, the same to be deter-
mined, and amounts so to be paid to be determined, by three arbitrators,
chosen as follows: Each of the parties to this instrument to choose one,
72 * ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
and the two so chosen to select a third ; the decision of said arbitrators
to be final.
In ^yitness whereof, we have hereto set our hands and seals.
Signed, sealed, and delivered
in presence of David Patton. [l.s.]
James Waldron. John Doyle. [l.s.]
FORM OF LEASE OF A HOUSE.
This Instrument, made the first day of October, 1875, witnesseth
that Amos Griest of Yorkville, County of Kendall, State of Illinois, hath
rented from Aaron Young of Logansport aforesaid, the dwelling and lot
No. 13 Ohio Street, situated in said City of Yorkville, for five years
from the above date, at the yearly rental of Three Hundred dollars, pay-
able monthly, on the first day of each month, in advance, at the residence
of said Aaron Young.
At the expiration of said above mentioned term, the said Griest
agrees to give the said Young peaceable possession of the said dwelling,
in as good condition as when taken, ordinary wear and casualties excepted.
In witness whereof, we place our hands and seals the day and year
aforesaid.
Signed, sealed and delivered Amos Griest. [l.s.]
in presence of
NiGKOLAs Schutz, Aaron Young. [l.s.]
Notary Public.
LANDLORD'S AGREEMENT.
This certifies that I have let and rented, this first day of January,
1876, unto Jacob Schmidt, my house and lot, No. 15 Erie Street, in the
City of Chicago, State of Illinois, and its appurtenances ; he to have the
free and uninterrupted occupation thereof for one year from this date, at
the yearly rental of Two Hundred dollars, to be paid monthly in advance ;
rent to cease if destroyed by fire, or otherwise made untenantable.
Peter Funk.
TENANT'S AGREEMENT.
This certifies that I have hired and taken from Peter Funk, his
house and lot. No. 15 Erie Street, in the City of Chicago, State of Illi-
nois, with appurtenances thereto belonging, for one year, to commence
this day, at a yearly rental of Two Hundred dollars, to be paid monthly
in advance ; unless said house becomes untenantable from fire or other
causes, in which case rent ceases ; and I further agree to give and yield
said premises one year from this first day of January 1876, in as good
condition as now, ordinary wear and damage by the elements excepted.
Given under my hand this day. Jacob Schmidt.
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 73
NOTICE TO QUIT.
To F. W. Arlen,
Sir : Please observe that the term of one year, for which the house
and land, situated at No. 6 Indiana Street, and now occupied by you,
were rented to you, expired on the first day of October, 1875, and as I
desire to repossess said premises, you are hereby requested and required
to vacate the same. Respectfully Yours,
P. T. Barnum.
Lincoln, Neb., October 4, 1875.
TENANT'S NOTICE OF LEAVING.
Dear Sir:
The premises I now occupy as your tenant, at No. 6 Indiana Street,
I shall vacate on the first day of November, 1875. You will please take
notice accordingly.
Dated this tenth day of October, 1875. F. W. Arlen.
To P. T. Barnum, Esq.
REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE TO SECURE PAYMENT OF MONEY.
This Indenture, made this sixteenth day of May, in the year of
our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, between William
Stocker, of Peoria, County of Peoria, and State of Illinois, and OUa, his
wife, party of the first part, and Edward Singer, party of the second part.
Whereas, the said party of the first part is justly indebted to the said
party of the second part, in the sum of Two Thousand dollars, secured
to be paid by two certain promissory notes (bearing even date herewith)
the one due and payable at the Second National Bank in Peoria, Illinois,
with interest, on the sixteenth day of May, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and seventy-three ; the other due and payable at the Second
National Bank at Peoria, 111., with interest, on the sixteenth day of May,
in the year one thousand eight hundred and sevent3^-four.
Now, therefore, this indenture witnesseth, that the said party of the
first part, for the better securing the payment of the money aforesaid,
with interest thereon, according to the tenor and effect of the said two
promissory notes above mentioned ; and, also in consideration of the fur-
ther sum of one dollar to them in hand paid by the said party of the sec-
ond part, at the delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby
acknowledged, have granted, bargained, sold, and conveyed, and by these
presents do grant, bargain, sell, and convey, unto the said party of the
second part, his heirs and assigns, forever, all that certain parcel of land,
situate, etc.
\^De8crihing the premises.^
To have and to hold the same, together with all and singular the
Tenements, Hereditaments, Privileges and Appurtenances thereunto
T4 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
belonging or in any wise appertaining. And also, all the estate, interest,
and claim whatsoever, in law as well as in equity which the party of
the first part have in and to the premises hereby conveyed unto the said
party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, and to their only proper
use, benefit and behoof. And the said William Stocker, and 011a, hip
wife, party of the first part, hereby expressly waive, relinquish, release,
and convey unto the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors,
adijiinistrators, and assigns, all right, title, claim, interest, and benefit
whatever, in and to the above described premises, and each and every
part thereof, which is given by or results from all laws of this state per-
taining to the exemption of homesteads.
Provided always, and these presents are upon this express condition,
that if the said party of the first part, their heirs, executors, or adminis-
trators, shall well and truly pay, or cause to be paid, to the said party of
the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, the afore-
said sums of money, with such interest thereon, at the time and in the
manner specified in the above mentioned promissory notes, according to
the true intent and meaning thereof, then in that case, these presents and
every thing herein expressed, shall be absolutely null and void.
In witness whereof, the said party of the first part hereunto set their
hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of
James Whitehead, William Stocker. [l.s.]
Fred. Sajniuels. Olla Stocker. [l.s.]
WARRANTY DEED WITH COVENANTS.
This Indenture, made this sixth day of April, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, between Henry Best
of Lawrence, County of Lawrence, State of Illinois, and Belle, his wife,
of the first part, and Charles Pearson of the same place, of the second part,
Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration
of the sam of Six Thousand dollars in hand paid by the said party of the
second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted,
bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain, and sell,
unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, all the fol-
lowing described lot, piece, or parcel of land, situated in the City of Law-
rence, in the County of Lawrence, and State of Illinois, to wit :
J[nere describe the property.']
Together with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances
thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the reversion and
reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof;
and all the estate, rigtit, title, interest, claim, and demand whatsoever, of
the said party of the nrst part, either in law or equity, of, in, and to the
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 75
above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances.
To have and to hold the said premises above bargained and described,
with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs
and assigns, forever. And the said Henry Best, and Belle, his wife, par-
ties of the first part, hereby expressly waive, release, and relinquish unto
the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators, and
assigns, all right, title, claim, interest, and benefit whatever, in and to the
above described premises, and each and every part thereof, which is given
by or results from all laws of this state pertaining to the exemption of
homesteads.
And the said Henry Best, and Belle, his wife, party of the first
part, for themselves and their heirs, executors, and administrators, do
covenant, grant, bargain, and agree, to and with the said party of the
second part, his heirs and assigns, that at the time of the ensealing and
delivery of these presents they were well seized of the premises above
conveyed, as of a good, sure, perfect, absolute, and indefeasible estate of
inheritance in law, and in fee simple, and have good right, full power,
and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell, and convey the same, in
manner and form aforesaid, and that the same are free and clear from all
former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments, and
encumbrances of what kind or nature soever ; and the above bargained
premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the
second part, his heirs and assigns, against all and every person or persons
lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, the said party
of the first part shall and will warrant and forever defend.
In testimony whereof, the said parties of the first part have hereunto
set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered
in presence of Henry Best, [l.s.]
Jerry Linklater. Belle Best, [l.s.]
QUIT-CLAIM DEED.
This Indenture, made the eighth day of June, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four, between David Tour, ,
of Piano, County of Kendall, State of Illinois, party of the first part,
and Larry O'Brien, of the same place, party of the second part,
Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in considera-
tion of Nine Hundred dollars in hand paid by the said party of the sec-
ond part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the said party
of the second part forever released and discharged therefrom, has remised,
released, sold, conveyed, and quit-claimed, and by these presents does
remise, release, sell, convey, and quit-claim, unto the said party of the
second part, his heirs and assigns, forever, all the right, title, interest,
76
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
claim, and demand, Avhich the said party of the first part has in and to
the following described lot, piece, or parcel of land, to wit :
[^ffere describe the larid.^
To have and to hold the same, together with all and singular the
appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging, or in any wise there-
unto appertaining, and all the estate, right, title, interest, and claim
whatever, of the said party of the first part, either in law or equity, to
the only proper use, benefit, and behoof of the said party of the second
part, his heirs and assigns forever.
In witness whereof the said party of the first part hereunto set his
hand and seal the day aijd year above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered David Tour, [l.s.]
in presence of
Thomas Ashley.
The above forms of Deeds and Mortgage are such as have heretofore
been generally used, but the following are much shorter, and are made
equally valid by the laws of this state.
WARRANTY DEED.
The grantor (here insert name or names and place of residence), for
and in consideration of (here insert consideration) in hand paid, conveys
and warrants to (here insert the grantee's name or names) the following
described real estate (here insert description), situated in the County of
in the State of Illinois.
Dated this day of A. D. 18 .
QUIT CLAIM DEED.
The grantor (here insert grantor's name or names and place of resi-
dence), for the consideration of (here insert consideration) convey and
quit-claim to (here insert grantee's name or names) all interest in the
following described real estate (here insert description), situated in the
County of in the State of Illinois.
Dated this day of A. D. 18' .
MORTGAGE.
The mortgagor (here insert name or names) mortgages and warrants
to (here insert name or names of mortgagee or mortgagees), to secure the
payment of (here recite the nature and amount of indebtedness, showing
when due and the rate of interest, and whether secured by note or other-
wise), the following described real estate (here insert description thereof),
situated in the County of in the State of Illinois.
Dated this day of A. D. 18 .
RELEASE.
Know all Men by these presents, that I, Peter Ahlund, of Chicago,
of the County of Cook, and State of Illinois, for and in consideration of
One dollar, to me in hand paid, and for other good and valuable considera-
ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 77
tions, the receipt whereof is hereby confessed, do hereby grant, bargain,
remise, convey, release, and quit-claim unto Joseph Carlin of Chicago,
of the County of Cook, and State of Illinois, all the right, title, interest,
claim, or demand whatsoever, I may have acquired in, through, or by a
certain Indenture or Mortgage Deed, bearing date the second day of Jan-
uary, A. D. 1871, and recorded in the Recorder's ofiQce of said county,
in book A of Deeds, page 46, to the premises therein described, and which
said Deed was made to secure one certain promissory note, bearing even
date with said deed, for the sum of Three Hundred dollai'S.
Witness my hand and seal, this second day of November, A. D. 1874.
Peter Ahlund. [l.s.]
State of Illinois, )
Cook County. j * I, George Saxton, a Notary Public in
and for said county, in the state aforesaid, do hereby
certify that Peter Ahlund, personally known to me
as the same person whose name is subscribed to the
foregoing Release, appeared before me this day in
[ ^^safL.^^ ] person, and acknowledged that he signed, sealed, and
delivered the said instrument of writing as his free
and voluntary act, for the uses and purposes therein
set forth.
Given under my hand and seal, this second day of
November, A. D. 1874.
George Saxton, N. P.
GENERAL FORM OF WILL FOR REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY.
I, Charles Mansfield, of the Town of Salem, County of Jackson,
State of Illinois, being aware of the uncertainty of life, and in failing
health, but of sound mind and memory, do make and declare this to be
my last will and testament, in manner following, to wit:
First. I give, devise and bequeath unto my oldest son, Sidney H.
Mansfield, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, of bank stock, now in the
Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the farm owned by myself
in the Town of Buskirk, consisting of one hundred and sixty acres, with
all the houses, tenements, and improvements thereunto belonging ; to
have and to hold unto my said son, his heirs and assigns, forever.
Second. I give, devise and bequeath to each of my daughters, Anna
Louise Mansfield and Ida Clara Mansfield, each Two Thousand dollars in
bank stock, in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, and also each
one quarter section of land, owned by myself, situated in the Town of
Lake, Illinois, and recorded in my name in the Recorder's office in the
county where such land is located. The north one hundred and sixty
acres of said half section is devised to my eldest daughter, Anna Louise.
6
78 ABSTRACT OP ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
Third. I give, devise and bequeath to my son, Frank Alfred Mans-
field, Five shares of Railroad stock in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
and my one hundred and sixty acres of land and saw mill thereon, situ-
ated in Manistee, Michigan, with all the improvements and appurtenances
thereunto belonging, which said real estate is recorded in my name in the
county where situated.
Fourth. I give to my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, all ray
household furniture, goods, chattels, and personal property, about my
home, not hitherto disposed of, including Eight Thousand dollars of bank
stock in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifteen shares in
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the free and unrestricted use, pos-
session, and benefit of the home farm, so long as she may live, in lieu of
dower, to which she is entitled by law; said farm being my present place
of residence.
Fifth. I bequeath to my invalid father, Elijah H. Mansfield, the
income from rents of my store building at 145 Jackson Street, Chicago,
Illinois, during the term of his natural life. Said building and land there-
with to revert to my said sons and daughters in equal proportion, upon
the demise of my said father.
Sixth. It is also my will and desire that, at the death of my wife,
Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, or at any time when she may arrange to
relinquish her life interest in the above mentioned homestead, the same
may revert to my above named children, or to the lawful heirs of each.
A7id lastly. I nominate and appoint as executors of this my last will
and testament, my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, and my eldest son,
Sidney H. Mansfield.
I further direct that my debts and necessary funeral expenses shad
be paid from moneys now on deposit in the Savings Bank of Salem, the
residue of such moneys to revert to my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield,
for her use forever.
In witness whereof, I, Charles Mansfield, to this my last will and
testament, have hereunto set my hand and seal, this fourth day of April,
eighteen hundred and seventy-two.
Signed, sealed, and declared by Charles
Mansfield, as and for his last will and
testament, in the presence of us, who,
at his request, and in his presence, and
in the presence of each other, have sub-
scribed our names hereunto as witnesses
thereof.
Peter A. Schenck, Sycamore, Ills.
Frank E. Dent, Salem, Ills.
Charles Mansfield, [l.s.]
>
Charles Mansfield, [l.s.]
ABSTRACT OF ILLLN0I8 STATE LAWS. 79
CODICIL.
Whereas I, Charles Mansfield, did, on the fourth day of April, one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, make my last will and testa-
ment, I do now, by this writing, add this codicil to my said will, to be
taken as a part thereof.
Whereas, by the dispensation of Providence, my daughter, Anna
Louise, has deceased November fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three,
and whereas, a son has been born to me, which son is now christened
Richard Albert Mansfield, I give and bequeath unto him my gold watch,
and all right, interest, and title in lands and bank stock and chattels
bequeathed to my deceased daughter, Anna Louise, in the body of this will.
In witness whereof, I hereunto place my hand and seal, this tenth
day of March, eighteen hundred and seventy-five.
Signed, sealed, published, and declared to^
us by the testator, Charles Mansfield, as
and for a codicil to be annexed to his
last will and testament. And we, at
his request, and in his presence, and in
the presence of each other, have sub-
scribed our names as witnesses thereto,
at the date hereof.
Frank E. Dent, Salem, Ills.
John C. Shay, Salem, Ills.
CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS
May be legally made by electing or appointing, according to the usages
or customs of the body of which it is a part, at any meeting held for that
purpose, two or more of its members as trustees, wardens or vestrymen, and
may adopt a corporate name. The chairman or secretary of such meeting
shall, as soon as possible, make and file in the office of the recorder of
deeds of the county, an affidavit substantially in the following form :
State of Illinois,
>
County. \
I, , do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be),
that at a meeting of the members of the (here insert the name of the
church, society or congregation as known before organization), held at
(here insert place of meeting), in the County of , and State of
Illinois, on the day of , A.D. 18 — , for that purpose, the fol-
lowing persons were elected (or appointed) [here insert their na7nes'\
trustees, wardens, vestrymen, (or officers by whatever name they may
choose to adopt, with powers similar to trustees) according to the rules
and usages of such (church, society or congregation), and said
80 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
adopted as its corporate name (here insert name), and at said meeting
this affiant acted as (chairman or secretary, as the case may be).
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this day of , A.D.
18- . Name of Affiant
which affidavit must be recorded by the recorder, and shall be, or a certi-
fied copy made by the recorder, received as evidence of such an incorpo-
ration.
N'o certificate of election after the first need he filed for record.
The term of office of the trustees and the general government of the
society can be determined by the rules or by-laws adopted. Failure to
elect trustees at the time provided does not work a dissolution, but the
old trustees hold over. A trustee or trustees may be removed, in the
same manner by the society as elections are held by a meeting called for
that purpose. The property of the society vests in the corporation. The
corporation may hold, or acquire by purchase or otherwise, land not
exceeding ten acres, for the purpose of the society. The trustees have
the care, custody and control of the property of the corporation, and can,
tvheyi directed by the society, erect houses or improvements, and repair
and alter the same, and may also when so directed by the society,
mortgage, encumber, sell and convey any real or personal estate belonging
to the corporation, and make all proper contracts in the name of such
corporation. But they are prohibited by law from encumbering or inter-
fering with any property so as to destroy the effect of any gift, grant,
devise or bequest to the corporation ; but such gifts, grants, devises or
bequests, must in all cases be used so as to carry out the object intended
by the persons making the same. Existing societies may organize in the
manner herein set forth, and have all the advantages thereof.
SUGGESTIONS TO THOSE PURCHASING BOOKS BY SUBSCRIPTION.
The business of publishing hooks hy subscription having so often been
brought into disrepute by agents making representations and declarations
not authorized hy the publisher ; in order to prevent that as much as possi-
ble, and that there may be more general knowledge of the relation such
agents bear to their principal, and the law governing such cases, the fol-
lowing statement is made :
A subscription is in the nature of a contract of mutual promises, by
which the subscriber agrees to pay a certain sum for the work described ;
the consideration is concurrent that the publisher shall publish the hook
named, and deliver the same, for which the subscriber is to pay the price
named. 7%e nature and character of the work is described in the prospectus
and hy the sample shown. These should be carefully examined before sub-
scribing, as they are the basis and consideration of the promise to pay.
ABSTRACT lL,LlNOIS STATE LAWS. 81
and not the too often exaggerated statements of the agent, who is merely
employed to solicit subscriptions, for which he is usually paid a commission
for each subscriber, and has no authority to change or alter the conditions
upon which the subscriptions are authorized to be made by the publisher.
Should the agent assume to agree to make the subscription conditional or
modify or change the agreement of the publisher, as set out by prospectus
and sample, in order to bind the principal, the subscriber should see that
such conditions or changes are stated over or in connection with his signa-
ture, so that the publisher may have notice of the same.
All persons making contracts in reference to matters of this kind, or
any other business, should remember that the law as to written contracts is,
that they can not be varied, altered or rescinded verbally, but if done at all,
miist be done in writing. It is therefore important that all persons contem-
plating subscribing should distinctly understand that all talk before or after
the subscription is made, is not admissible as evidence, and is no part of the
contract.
Persons employed to solicit subscriptions are known to the trade as
canvassers. They are agents appointed to do a particular business in a
prescribed mode, and have no authority to do it in any other way to the
prejudice of their principal, nor can they bind their principal in any other
matter. They can not collect money, or agree that payment may be made
in a7iything else but money. They can not extend the time of payment
beyond the time of delivery, nor bind their principal for the payment of
expenses incurred in their buisness.
It would save a great deal of trouble, and often serious loss, if persons,
before signing their names to any subscription book, or any written instru-
ment, would examine carefully what it is ; if they can not read themselves,
should call on some one disinterested who can.
6
82
MISCELLANEOUS INFOKIVLITION.
INTEREST TABLE.
A Simple Rule for Accurately Computing Ixtekest at Any Given Per Cent, for
Any Length of Time.
Multiply the primipal (amount of money at interest) by the thne reduced to days : then
divide this product by the quotient obtained by dividing 360 (the number of days in the interest
year) by the per cent, of interest, and the quotient thus obtained will be the required interest.
illustration
Require the interest of $462.50 for one month and eighteen days at
6 per cent. An interest month is 30 days ; one month and eighteen days
equal 48 days. $462.50 multiplied by .48 gives 222,0000; 360 divided
by 6 (the per cent, of intere.st) gives 60, and $222.0000 divided by 60
will give you the exact interest, which is $3.70. If the rate of interest oJ3oo
in the above example were 12 per cent., we would divide the $222.0000
by 30 (because 360 divided by 12 gives 30) ; if 4 per cent., we would
divide by 90 ; if 8 per cent., by 45 ; and in like manner for any other
per cent.
Solution.
$462.50
48
370000
185000
60/ $222.0000($3.70
iSo
420
420
GO
MISCELLANEOUS TABLE.
12 units, or things, i Dozen.
12 dozen, i Gross.
20 things, I .Score.
196 pounds, I Barrel of Flour.
200 pounds, I Barrel of Pork.
56 pounds, I Firkin of Butter.
24 sheets of paper, I Quire.
20 quires paper I Ream.
4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and 8 feet long, i Corcf
of Wood.
POPULATION OF THE
UNITED STATES.
States and Territories.
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
illinols
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts —
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire.
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina . .
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina...
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont ,
Virginia
Wesc Virginia...
Wisconsin
Arizona
(;olorada
Dakota
District of Columbia.
Idaho
Montana
New Mexico
Utah
Washi ngton
Wyoming
Total
Population.
996.992
484.471
560,247
537,454
125.015
187,748
1.184,109
2,539,891
1,680,637
1,191,792
364,399
1,. 321, Oil
726,915
626,915
780,894
1,457,351
1,184,0.59
439,706
827,922
1,721,295
122,993
42.491
318.300
906.096
4,382.759
1,071,361
2,66.5.260
90,923
3,521,791
217.353
705,606
1,25S,.520
818,579
330.551
1,225.163
442,014
1,054,670
Total States 38.113,253
Total Territories....
Total United States,
9,658
39.864
14,181
131.700
14,999
20,595
91,874
86,786
23,955
9,118
442,730
POPULATION OF FIFTY
PRINCIPAL CITIES.
38,555,983
New York, N. Y
Philadelphia, Pa •••
Brooklyn, N. Y
St. Louis, Mo
Chicago, III
Baltimore, Md
Boston, Mass
Cincin nati, Ohio
New Orleans, La
San Francisco, Cal
Buffalo, N. Y
Washington, D. C
Newark. N. J
Louisville, Ky
Cleveland, Ohio
Pittsburg, Pa
Jersey City, N.J
Detroit, Mich
Milwaukee, Wis
.A.lljany, N. Y
Providence, R. I
Rochester, N. Y
Allegheny, Pa
Richmond, Va
New Haven, Conn
Charleston, S. C
Indianapolis, Ind
Troy, N. Y
Svracuse, N. Y
Worcester, Mass
Lowell, Mass
Memphis, Tenn
Cami)ridge, Mass
Hartford, Conn
Scranton, Pa
Reading, Pa
Paterson, N.J
Kansas City, Mo
Mobile, Ala
Toledo. Ohio
Portland, Me
Columbus, Ohio
Wilmington, Del
Dayton, Ohio
Lawrence, Mass
Utica, N. Y
Cha rl estown, Mass
Savannah, Ga
Lynn, Mass
Fall River, Mass '
942,292
674,022
396,099
310,864
298.977
267,354
250,526
216,239
191,418
149,473
117,714
109.199
105.059
100,753
92,829
86,076
82,546
79,577
71,440
69.422
68,904
62,386
53.180
51.038
50,840
48,956
48,244
46,465
43.051
41,105
40,928
40.226
39,634
37,180
35.092
33,930
33,579
32.260
32,034
31,584
31,413
31,274
30.841
30.473
28.921
28,804
28.323
28,235
28,233
26,766
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION.
83
POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES.
States axd
Terkitouiks.
States.
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Ooiiiiei'tiout
Delaware
Florida
Georffia
lUinuis
IniliaTia
Iowa
Kansas
KentuCfvy
Louisiana
JIaine
Maryland
Massachusetts..
Michigan*
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina.
Ohio
Oregon
* Last Census
.\rea in
siinare
Miles.
50,
5-3,
188,
4
2,
.59,
SS.
55,
33.
55,
81,
37,
41,
31,
11,
7,
56,
83,
47,
6.5,
75,
112,
9,
8.
47,
50,
39,
95,
of
722
198
981
674
120
268
Oui)
4i0
S'>9
045
318
6U0
346
776
184
800
451
531
156
350
9t!5
090
280
320
000
704
964
244
Population.
1870.
996,992
484,471
560,247
537,454
125,015
187,748
1,184,109
2,539,891
1.680,637
1,191,792
364,399
1,321,011
726,915
626,915
780,894
1.457,351
1.184,059
439,706
827.922
1,721,295
123,993
42,491
318.300
906,U96
4,382,759
1,071,361
2,665,260
90,923
1875.
1,3.50,544
528,349
857,039
1,651,912
1,334,031
598,429
246,280
52,540
1,026,502
4,705,208
Miles
R. R.
1873.
1,671
25
1,013
820
227
466
2,108
5,904
3,529
3.160
1,760
1,123
539
871
820
1,606
2,235
1,612
990
2,580
828
593
790
1,265
4,470
1,190
3,740
lo9
Michigan taken in 1874.
State.<5 and
Tkrritokiks.
Stiites.
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina...
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Total States
Territories.
Arizona
Colorado
Dakota
Dist. of Columbia.
Idaho
Montana
New Mexico
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Total Territories.
Area in
square
Miles.
46,000
1,306
29.385
45,600
237,504
10,212
40,904
23,000
53,924
1.950,171
113,916
104,500
147,490
60
90,9.32
143.776
121,201
80,056
69,944
93,107
965,032
Population.
1870.
.3,521
217
70.5,
1,258,
818,
330,
1,22.5,
442,
1,054
791
353
606
520
579
551
163
014
670
38,113,253
9,658
39,864
14,181
131,700
14,999
20,595
91.874
86.786
23,955
9,118
442,730
1875.
258,239
935,145
1,236.729
Miles'
R. R.
1872.
5,113
136
1,201
1,520
865
675
1,490
485
1,725
59,587
392
375
■498
1,265
Aggregate of U. S.. 2,915,203 38,555,983 60,852
* Included in the Railroad Mileage of Maryland.
PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD;
Population and Area.
COUNTRIBS.
China
IJritish p:;mpire
Russia
United States with Alaska
France
Austria and Hungary
.Japan
(Ircat Britain and Ireland
German Empire
Italy
Spam
Brazil
Turkey
Me.xico
Sweden and Norway
Persia
ISelgium
Bavaria
Portugal
Holland
ew Grenada
Chili
Switzerland
Peru
Bolivia
Argentine Republic
Wurtemburg
Denmark
Venezuela
Baden
Greece
Guatemala
Ecuador
Paraguay
Hesse
Liberia
S.in Salvador
Ha.vti
N icaragua
Uruguay
Honduras
Sa n Domingo
Costa Rica
Hawaii
Population.
446,
236,
81,
38,
36,
35,
34,
31,
29,
27,
16,
10,
16,
9,
5,
5,
5,
4,
3,
3,
3,
2,
2,
2,
2,
1,
1
1.
I,
1
1
1
1
1
500.000
817,108
925,400
925.600
469,800
904,400
785,300
817,100
906,092
439,921
642,000
000,000
163,000
173.000
921.500
000,000
021,300
861,400
99.5,200
688,300
000,000
000.000
669,100
500,000
000,000
812,000
,818,500
784.700
500,000
,461,400
457.900
180,000
300.000
,000,000
823,138
718,000
600,000
572,000
350,000
300,000
350,000
136,000
165.000
62,9.50
Date of
Census.
1871
1871
1871
1870
1866
1869
1871
1671
1871
1871
1867
1869
1870
1870
1869
1871
1868
1870
1870
1869
1870
1871
1869
1871
1870
'ik'ii
1870
1871
1871
isVi
1871
'isVi
1871
1871
1870
Area in
Square
Miles.
3.741,846
4,677,432
8.003,778
2,603,884
204,091
240.348
149,399
121,315
160,207
118.847
195,775
3,253.029
672,621
761,526
293,871
635,964
11,373
29,292
34,494
12,680
357,157
132.616
15,992
471,838
497,331
871,848
7,533
14,753
368,238
5,912
19,353
40,879
218,928
63,787
2,969
9,576
7.335
10,205
58,171
66,722
47,092
17,827
21,505
7,633
Inhabitants
to Square
Mile.
119.3
48.6
10.2
7.78
178.7
149.4
232.8
262.3
187.
230.9
85.
3.07
24.4
20.
7.8
441.5
165.9
115.8
290.9
8.4
15.1
166.9
5.3
4.
2.1
241.4
120.9
4.2
247.
75.3
28.9
5.9
15.6
277.
74.9
81.8
56.
6.
6.5
7.4
7.6
7.7
80.
Capitals.
Pekin
London
St. Petersburg.
Washington ...
Paris
Vienna
Yeddo
London
Berlin
Rome
Madrid
Rio Janeiro
Constantinople
Mexico
Stockholm
Teheran
Brussels
Munich
Lisbon
Hague
Bogota
.Santiago
Berne
Lima
Cliuquisaca
Buenos Ayres..
Stuttgart
Copenhagen
Caracras
Carlsruhe
Athens
Guatemala
Quito
Asuncion
Darmstadt
Monrovia
Sal Salvador ...
Port au Prince
Managua
Monte Video...
Comayagua
San Domingo...
.San Jose
Honolulu
Population.
648,800
251.800
667,000
109,199
82.5.300
833,900
5.54,900
251,800
825,400
244.484
332,000
420,000
075,001)
210.300
136,900
120,000
314,100
169,500
224,063
90,100
45.000
115,400
36,000
160,100
25,000
177,800
91,600
162,042
47,000
36,600
43,400
40,000
70,000
48,000
30.000
3.000
15,000
20,000
10,000
44,500
12,000
20,000
2,000
7,633
34
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
P0PUI<7iTI0N OF ILLINOIS,
By Counties.
COUNTIES.
Adams
Alexander. .
Bond
Boone
Brown
Bureau
Calhoun
Carroll
Cass
Champaign.
Christian . .
Clark.
Clay
Clinton
Coles
Cook
Crawford
Cumberland
De Kalb...
De Witt...
Douglas
Du Page
Edgar
Edwards
Effingham..
Fayette
Ford
Franklin
Fulton
Gallatin
Greene
Grundy
Hamilton _.
Hancock
Hardin
Henderson .
Henry
Iroquois
Jackson
Jasper
Jefferson
Jersey
Jo Daviess.
Johnson ...
Kane
Kankakee..
Kendall
Knox
Lake
La Salle
Lawrence..
Lee
Livingston .
Logan
AGGREGATE.
1870. 1860. 1850. 1840. 1830. 1830
56362
10564
13152
12942
12205
32415
6562
16705
II580
32737
20363
18719
15875
16285
25235
349966
138S9
12223
23265
14768
13484
16685
21450
7565
15653
19638
9103
12652
38291
III34
20277
14938
13014
35935
5113
12582
35506
25782
19634
11234
17864
15054
27820
11248
39091
24352
12399
39522
21014
60792
12533
27171
31471
23053
41323
4707
9815
11678
9938
26426
5144
"733
11325
14629
10492
14987
9336
10941
14203
144954
11551
8311
19086
10820
7140
14701
16925
5454
7816
11189
1979
9393
33338
8055
16093
10379
9915
29061
3759
9501
20660
12325
9589
8364
12965
12051
27325
9342
30062
15412
13074
28663
18257
48332
9214
1 765 1
11637
14272
26508
2484
6144
7624
7198
8841
3231
4586
7253
2649
3203
9532
4289
5139
9335
43385
7135
3718
7540
5002
9290
10692
3524
3799
8075
5681
22508
5448
12429
3023
6362
14652
2887
4612
3807
4149
5862
3220
8109
7354
18604
4114
16703
7730
13279
14226
17815
6121
5-2 9«
1553
5128
14476
3313
5060
1705
4183
3067
1741
1023
2981
1475
1878
7453
3228
3718
9616
10201
4422
1697
3247
3535
8225
3070
1675
6328
3682
13142
10760
11951
3945
9946
1378
1260
1695
3566
1472
5762
4535
6t8o
3626
6501
7060
2634
9348
7092
2035
759
2333
2186
1390
3124
logo
3940
755
2330
3117
4071
1649
2704
4083
1841
7405
7674
2616
483
41
1828
2555
2111
1596
274
3668
626
2931
931
*23
2999
3444
1763
3155
1542
691
843
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION.
85
POPULATION OF ILLINOIS— Concluded.
COUNTIES.
Macon
Macoupin..
Madison
Marion
Marshall
Mason
Massac
McDonough.
Mc Henry . .
McLean
Menard
Mercer
Monroe
Montgomery
Morgan
Moultrie!....
Ogle
Peoria
Perry
Piatt -
Pike
Pope.
Pulaski
Putnam
Randolph
Richland
Rock Island
Saline
Sangamon ..
Schuyler
Scott ...1...
Shelby
Stark
St. Clair
Stephenson..
Tazewell
Union
Vermilion
Wabash
Warren
Washington.
Wayne
White
Whitesides ..
Will ,
Williamson..
Winnebago..
Woodford...
Total...
AGGRKOATK.
1870. 1860. 1850. 1840. 1830. 1830
26481
32726
44131
20622
16950
16184
9581
26509
23762
53988
"735
18769
12982
25314
23463
10385
27492
47540
13723
10953
307bS
11437
8752
62S0
20859
12803
29783
12714
46352
17419
10530
25476
10751
51068
30608
27903
1651S
30388
8841
23174
17599
19758
16846
27503
43013
17329
29301
18956
2539891
13738
24602
31251
12739
13437
10931
6213
20069
22089
28772
9584
15042
12832
13979
22112
6385
22888
36601
9552
6127
27249
6742
3943
5587
17205
9711
21005
9331
32274
14684
9069
14613
9004
37694
25112
21470
11181
19800
7313
18336
13731
12223
12403
18737
29321
12205
24491
13282
1711951
3988
12355
20441
6720
5180
5921
4092
7616
14978
10163
6349
5246
7679
6277
16064
3234
10020
17547
5278
1606
18819
3975
2265
3924
11079
4012
6937
5588
19228
10573
79M
7807
3710
20180
1 1666
12052
7615
1 1492
4690
8176
6953
6825
8925
5361
16703
7216
11773
4415
851470
3039
7926
14433
4742
1849
5308
2578
6565
4431
2352
4481
4490
19547
3479
6153
3222
11728
4094
2131
7944
2610
14716
6972
6215
6659
1573
13631
2800
7221
5524
9303
4240
6739
4810
5133
7919
2514
10167
4457
4609
476183
1122
iggo
6221
2125
(^)
26
2000
2953
12714
1215
2396
3316
ri3io
4429
12960
^2959
2972
7078
4716
3239
5836
2710
308
1675
2553
6091
1574-15
13550
I516
2610
3492
5248
2362
1517
III4
4828
*49
55162
86 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
AND ITS AMENDMENTS.
We^ the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union,
establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, provide for the common
defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty
to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution
for the United States of America.
Aeticle I.
Section 1. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in
a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and
House of Representatives.
Sec. 2. The House of Representatives shall be composed of mem-
bers chosen every second year by the people of the several states, and the
electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of
the most numerous branch of the State Legislature.
No person shall be a representative who shall not have attained to the
age of twenty-five years, and been seven years a citizen of the United
States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state in
which he shall be chosen.
Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the sev-
eral states which may be included within this Union, according to their
respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole
number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of
years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three-fifths of all other persons.
The actual enumeration shall be made within three years after the first
meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subse-
quent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct. The
number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand,
but each state shall have at least one Representative ; and until such
enumeration shall be made the State of New Hampshire shall be entitled
to choose three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode Island and Providence Plan-
tations one, Connecticut five. New York six. New Jersey four, Pennsylva-
nia eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten. North Carolina five,
and Georgia three.
When vacancies happen in the representation from any state, the
Executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such
vacancies.
The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other
officers, and shall have the sole power of impeachment.
Sec. 3. The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two
Senators from each state, chosen by the Legislature thereof for six years ;
and each Senator shall have one vote.
Immediately after they shall be assembled in consequence of the first
election, they shall be divided as equally as may be into three classes.
The seats of the Senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expira-
AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 87
tion of the second year, of the second class at the expiration of the fourth
year, and of the third class at the expiration of the sixth year, so that
one-third may be chosen every second year; and if vacancies happen by
resignation or otherwise, during the recess of the Legislature of any state,
the Executive thereof may make temporary appointments until the next
meeting of the Legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies.
No person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to the age
of thirty years and been nine years a citizen of the United States, and
who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state for which he
shall be cliosen.
The Vice-President of the United States shall be President of the
Senate, but shall have no vote unless they be equally divided.
The Senate shall choose their other officers, and also a President pro
tempore^ in the absence of the Vice-President, or when he shall exercise
the office of President of the United States.
The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments. When
sitting for that purpose they shall be on oath or affirmation. When the
President of the United States is tried the Chief Justice shall preside.
And no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds
of the members present.
Judgment, in cases of impeachment, shall not extend further than to
removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of
honor, trust, or profit under the United States ; but the party convicted
shall nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment,
and punishment according to law.
Sec. 4. The times, places and manner of holding elections for Sen-
ators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the Legis-
lature thereof ; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter
such regulations, except as to the places of choosing Senators.
The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such
meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by
law appoint a different day.
Sec. 5. Each house shall be the judge of the election, returns, and
qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each shall constitute
a quorum to do business ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to
day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members
in such manner and under such penalties as each house may provide.
Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its
members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds,
expel a member.
Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and from time to
time publish the same, excepting such parts as may, in their judgment,
require secrecy ; and the yeas and nays of the members of either house
on any question shall, at the desire of one-fifth of those present, be entered
on the journal.
Neither house, during the session of Congress, shall, without the
consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other
place than that in which the two houses shall be sitting.
Sec. 6. The Senators and Representatives shall receive a compen-
sation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the
treasury of the United States. They shall in all cases, except treason,
88 . CONSTITUTION OP THE UNITED STATES
felony, and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their
attendance at the session of their respective houses, and in going to and
returning from the same ; and for any speech or debate in either house
they shall not be questioned in any other place.
No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was
elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United
States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall
have been increased during such time ; and no person holding any office
under the United States, shall be a member of either house during his
continuance in office.
Sec. 7. All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of
Representatives ; but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments
as on other bills.
Every bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and
the Senate, shall, before it becomes a law, be presented to the President
of the United States ; if he approve he shall sign it ; but if not he shall
return it, with his objections, to that house in which it shall have origi-
nated, who shall enter the objections at large on their journal, and
proceed to reconsider it. If, after such reconsideration two-thirds of that
house shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, together with the objec-
tions, to the other house, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if
approved by two-thirds of that house, it shall become a law. But in all
such cases the votes of both houses shall be determined by jeas and nays,
and the names of the persons voting for and against the bill shall be entered
on the journal of each house respectively. If any bill shall not be returned
by the President within ten days (Sundays excepted), after it shall have
been presented to him, the same shall be a law, in like manner as if he
had signed it, unless the Congress, by their adjournment, prevent its
return, in which case it shall not be a law.
Every order, resolution, or vote to which the concurrence of the
Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a
question of adjournment), shall be presented to the President of the
United States, and before the same shall take effect shall be approved by
him, or, being disapproved by him, shall be re-passed by two-thirds of
the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the rules and lim-
itations prescribed in the case of a bill.
Sec. 8. The Congress shall have power —
To lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts,
and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United
States ; but all duties, imposts, and excises shall be uniform throughout
the United States ;
To borrow money on the credit of the United States ;
To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several
States, and with the Indian tribes ;
To establish a uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on
the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States ;
To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and
fix the standard of weights and measures ;
To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and
current coin of the United States;
To establish post offices and post roads ;
AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 89
To promote the progress of sciences and nseful arts, by securing,
for limited times, to authors and inventors, the exclusive right to their
respective writings and discoveries ;
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court ;
To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high
seas, and offenses against the law of nations ;
To declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules
concerning captures on land and water ;
To raise and support armies, but no appropriation of money to that
use shall be for a longer term than two years ;
To provide and maintain a navy ;
To make rules for the government and regulation of the land and
naval forces ;
To provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the
Union, suppress insurrections, and repel invasions ;
To provide for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia, and
for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the
United States, reserving to the states respectively the appointment of the
officers, and the authority of training the militia according to the disci-
pline prescribed by Congress ;
To exercise legislation in all cases whatsoever over such district (not
exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the
acceptance of Congress, become the seat of the government of the United
States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased by the
consent of the Legislature of the state in which the same shall be, for
the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dock yards, and other needful
buildings ; and
To make all laws which shall .be necessary and proper for carrying
into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this
Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any depart-
ment or officer thereof.
Sec. 9. The migration or importation of such persons as any of the
states now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited
by the Congress prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight,
but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten
dollars for each person.
The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended,
unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may
require it.
No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed.
No capitation or other direct tax shall be laid, unless in proportion
to the census or enumeration hereinbefore directed to be taken.
No tax or duty shall be laid on articles exported from any state.
No preference shall be given by any regulation of commerce or rev-
enue to the ports of one state over those of another; nor shall vessels
bound to or from one state be obliged to enter, clear, or pay duties in
another.
No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in consequence of
appropriations made by law ; and a regular statement and account of
the receipts and expeditures of all public money shall be published from
time to time.
90 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States : and no
person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the
consent of the Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title
of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state.
Sec. 10. No state shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confeder-
ation ; grant letters of marque and reprisal ; coin money ; emit bills of
credit ; make anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of
debts ; pass any bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law impairing the
obligation of contracts, or grant any title of nobility.
No state shall, without the consent of the Congress, lay any imposts
or duties on imports or exports, except what may be absolutely necessary
for executing its inspection laws, and the net produce of all duties and
imposts laid by any state on imports or exports, shall be for the use of the
Treasury of the United States ; and all such laws shall be subject to the
revision and control of the Congress.
No state shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any duty on
tonnage, keep troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any
agreement or compact with another state, or with a foreign power, or
engage in war, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent danger as will
not admit of delay.
Article II.
Section 1. The Executive power shall be vested in a President of
the United States of America. He shall hold his office during the term
of four years, and, together with the Vice-President chosen for the same
term, be elected as follows :
Each state shall appoint, in such manner as the Legislature thereof
may direct, a number of Electors, equal to the whole number of Senators
and Representatives to which the state may be entitled in the Congress ;
but no Senator or Representative, or person holding an office of trust or
profit under the United States, shall be appointed an Elector.
[ * The Electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by
ballot for two persons, of whom one at least shall not be an inhabitant of
the same state with themselves. And they shall make a list of all the
persons voted for, and of the number of votes for each ; which list they
shall sign and certify, and transmit, sealed, to the seat of the government
of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate. The Pres-
ident of the Senate shall, in the presence of the Senate and House of Rep-
resentatives, open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted.
The person having the greatest number of votes shall be the President,
if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed ;
and if there be more than one who have such majority, and have an equal
number of votes, then the House of Representatives shall immediately
choose by ballot one of them for President ; and if no person have a ma-
jority, then from the five highest on the list the said House shall in like
manner choose the President. But in choosing the President, the vote
shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one
vote ; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members
from two-thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be
necessary to a choice. In every case, after the choice of the President,
• This clause between .brackets has been superseded and aimulled by the Twelfth.amendment.
AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 91
the person having the greatest number of votes of the Electors shall be
the Vice-President. But if there should remain two or more who have
equal votes, the Senate shall choose from them by ballot the Vice-Presi-
dent.]
The Congress may determine the time of choosing the Electors, and
the day on which they shall give their votes ; which day shall be the same
throughout the United States.
No person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United
States at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible
to the office of President ; neither shall any person be eligible to that
office who shall not have attained the age of thirty-five years, and been
fourteen years a resident within the United States.
In case of the removal of the President from office, or of his death,
resignation, or inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said
office, the same shall devolve on the Vice-President, and the Congress
may by law provide for the case of removal, death, resignation, or inabil-
ity, both of the President and Vice-President, declaring what officer shall
then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly, until the dis-
ability be removed, or a President shall be elected.
The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a com-
pensation which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the
period for which he shall have been elected, and he shall not receive
within that period any other emolument from the United States or any of
them.
Before he enters on the execution of his office, he shall take the fol-
lowing oath or affirmation :
" I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the
office of President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability,
preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Sec. 2. The President shall be commander in chief of the army and
navy of the United States, and of the militia of the several states, when
called into the actual service of the United States; he may require the
opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive
departments, upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective
offices, and he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardon for offenses
against the United States, except in cases of impeachment.
He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the
Senate, to make treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present con-
cur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the advice of the Senate,
shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of
the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States whose
appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be
established by law ; but the Congress may by law vest the appointment
of such inferior officers as they think proper in the President alone, in
the courts of law, or in the heads of departments.
The President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may
happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which
shall expire at the end of their next session.
Sec. 3. He shall from time to time give to the Congress information
of the state of the Union, and recommend to their consideration such mea-
sures as he shall judge necessary and expedient ; he may on extraordinary
92 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
occasions convene both houses, or either of them, and in case of disagree-
ment between them, with respect to the time of adjournment, he may
adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper ; he shall receive
ambassadors and other public ministers; he shall take care that the laws be
faithfully executed, and shall commission all the officers of the United
States.
Sec. 4. The President, Vice-President, and all civil officers of the
United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and con-
viction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
Article III.
Section I. The judicial power of the United States shall be vested
in one Supreme Court, and such inferior courts as the Congress may from
time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the Supreme and
inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall, at
stated times, receive for their services a compensation, which shall not be
diminished during their continuance in office.
Sec. 2. The judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and
equity, arising under this Constitution, the laws of the United States, and
treaties made, or which shall be made, under their authority ; to all cases
affecting ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls ; to all cases of
admiralty and maritime jurisdiction ; to controversies to which the United
States shall be a party ; to controversies between two or more states ;
between a state and citizens of another state ; between citizens of dififer-
ent states ; between citizens of the same state claiming lands under grants
of different states, and between a state or the citizens thereof, and foreign
states, citizens, or subjects.
In all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls,
and those in which a state shall be a party, the Supreme Court shall have
original jurisdiction.
In all the other cases before mentioned, the Supreme Court shall
have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions
and under such regulations as the Congress shall make.
The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be hy
jury ; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shali
have been committed ; but when not committed within an}^ state, the
trial shall be at such place or places as the Congress may by law have
directed.
Sec. 3. Treason against the United States shall consist only in levy-
ing war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid
and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the tes-
timony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open
court.
The Congress shall have power to declare the punishment of treason,
but no attainder of treason shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture,
except during the life of the person attainted.
Article IV.
Section 1. Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the
public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. And
—^4..-^a»-6-c:r_i. ._.. .
V
^/^^^-i?-^^
ONE OF THE FIRST SETTLERS
IN EDGINGTON TOWNSHIP
AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 95
the Congress may, by general laws, prescribe the manner in which such
acts, records, and proceedings shall be proved, and the effect thereof.
Sec. 2. The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges
and immunities of citizens in the several states.
A person charged in any state with treason, felony, or other crime,
who shall flee from justice and be found in another state, shall, on demand
of the executive authority of the state from which he fled, be delivered
up, to be removed to the state having jurisdiction of the crime.
No person held to service or labor in one state, under the laws thereof
escaping into another, shall, in consequence of any law or regulation
therein, be discharged from such service or labor, but shall be delivered
up on the claim of the party to whom such service or labor may be due.
Sec. 3. New states may be admitted by the Congress into this Union ;
but no new state shall be formed or erected within the jurisdiction of any
other state ; nor any state be formed by the junction of two or more states,
or parts of states, without the consent of the Legislatures of the states
concerned, as well as of the Congress.
The Congress shall have power to dispose of and make all needful
rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging
to the United States ; and nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed
as to prejudice any claims of the United States or of any particular state.
Sec. 4. The United States shall guarantee to every state in this
Union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them
against invasion, and on application of the Legishxture, or of the Execu-
tive (when the Legislature can not be convened), against domestic vio-
lence.
Article V.
The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both houses shall deem it
necessary, shall proj^ose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the ap-
plication of the Legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, shall call
a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be
valid to all intents and purposes as part of this Constitution, when rati-
fied by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several states, or by con-
ventions in three-fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratifi-
cation may be proposed by the Congress. Provided that no amendment
which may be made prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and
eight shall in any manner affect the first and fourth clauses in the ninth
section of the first article ; and that no state, without its consent, shall
be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate.
Aeticle VI.
All debts contracted and engagements entered into before the adop-
tion of this Constitution shall be as valid against the United States under
this Constitution as under the Confederation.
This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be
made in pursuance thereof, and all treaties made, or which shall be made,
under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the
land ; and the Judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in
the Constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding.
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the mem-
96
CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
bers of .the several state Legislatures, and all executive and judicial offi-
cers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound
by oath or affirmation to support this Constitution ; but no religious test
shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under
the United States.
ARTICLE VII.
The ratification of the Conventions of nine states shall be sufficient
for the establishment of this Constitution between the states so ratifying
the same.
Done in convention by the unanimous consent of the states present, the
seventeenth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand
seven hundred and eighty-seven, and of the independence of the
United States of America the twelfth. In witness whereof we have
hereunto subscribed our names.
GEO. WASHINGTON,
President and Deputy from Virginia.
New Hampshire.
John Langdon,
Nicholas Giijsian.
Massachusetts.
Nathaniel Gokham,
RuFus King.
Connecticut.
Wm. Sam'l Johnson,
Roger Shekman.
Delaware.
Geo. Read,
John Dickinson,
Jaco. Broom,
Gunning Bedford, Jk.,
Richard Bassett.
Maryland.
Jajmes M'Henry,
Danl. Carroll,
Dan. op St. Thos. Jenifee.
Neio York.
Alexander Ha]milton.
New Jersey.
Wil. Livingston,
Wm. Paterson,
David Brearley,
JoNA. Dayton.
Virginia.
John Blair,
Jazvies Madison, Jb.
North Carolina.
Wm. Blount,
Hu. Williamson,
Rich'd Dobbs Spaight.
Pe7insylvania.
B. Franklin,
Robt. Morris,
Thos. Fitzslmons,
James Wilson,
Thos. Mifflin,
Geo. Clyaier,
Jared Ingersoll,
Gouv. Morris.
South Carolina.
j. rutledge,
Charles Pinckney,
Chas. Cotesworth Pinckney,
Pierce Butler.
G-eorgia.
Williaim Few,
Abr. Baldwin.
WILLIAM JACKSON, Secretary.
AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 97
AnTiCLES IN Addition to and Amendatory of the Constitution
OF THE United States of America.
Proposed hy Congress and ratified by the Legislatures of the several states,
pursuant to the fifth article of the original Constitution.
Article I.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of
speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble,
and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Article II.
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free
state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
Article III.
No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without
the consent of the owner, nor in time of war but in a manner to be pre-
scribed by law.
Article IV.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers,
and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be vio-
lated ; and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by
oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched
and the persons or things to be seized.
Article V.
No person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous
crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in
cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia when in actual
service in time of war or public danger ; nor shall any person be subject
for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb ; nor shall
be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be
deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law ; nor
shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Article VI.
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a
speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district
wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have
been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and
cause of the accusation ; to be confronted with the witnesses against him ;
to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor ; and to
have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
Article VII.
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed
twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact
98 CONSTITUTION OP THE UNITED STATES
tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United
States than according to the rules of the common law.
Article VIII.
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed,
nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Article IX.
The enumeration, in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be
construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Article X.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution,
nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively,
or to the people.
Article XI.
The judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to
extend to any suit in law or equity commenced or prosecuted against one
of the United States by citizens of another state, or by citizens or sub-
jects of any foreign state.
Article XII.
The Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot
for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an
inhabitant of the same state with themselves ; they shall name in their
ballots the person to be voted for as president, and in distinct ballots the
person voted for as Vice-President, and they shall make distinct lists of
all persons voted for as President, and of all persons voted for as Vice-
President, and of the number of votes for each, which list they shall sign
and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United
States, directed to the President of the Senate. The President of the
Senate shall, in presence of the Senate and House of Representatives,
open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted. The person
having the greatest number of votes for President shall be the President,
if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed ;
and if no person have such majority, then from the persons having the
highest number not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as
President, the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by
ballot, the President. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be
taken by States, the representation from each state having one vote; a
quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two-
thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to
a choice. And if the House of Representatives shall not choose a Presi-
dent whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them, before the
fourth day of March next following, then the Vice-President shall act as
Presidejit, as in the case of the death or other constitutional disability of
the President. The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-
President, shall be the Vice-President, if suVih number be the majority
of the whole number of electors appointed, and if no person have a major-
AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 99
ily then from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose
the Vice-President ; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds
of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number
shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible
to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the
United States.
Article XIII.
Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a
punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted,
shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their juris-
diction.
Sec. 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appro-
priate legislation.
Article XIV.
Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States and
subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States, and
of the state wlierein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law
whicli shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United
States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property,
without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction
the equal protection of the laws.
Sec. 2. Representatives shall be appointed among the several states
according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of per-
sons in each state, excluding Indians not taxed ; but when the right to
vote at any election for the choice of Electors for President and Vice-
President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the execu-
tive and judicial officers of a state, or the members of the Legislature
thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such state, being
twentj'-one years of age and citizens of the United States, or in any way
abridged except for participation in rebellion or other crimes, the basis of
representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the num-
ber of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens
twentv-one vears of ao-e in such state.
Sec. 3. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress,
or Elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or
military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previ-
ously taken an oath as a Member of Congress, or as an officer of the
United States, or as a member of any state Legislature, or as an execu-
tive or judicial officer of any state to support the Constitution of the
United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the
same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may,
by a vote of two-thirds of each house, remove such disability.
Sec. 4. The validity of the public debt of the United States author-
ized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and boun-
ties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be ques-
tioned. But neither the United States nor any state shall pay any debt
or obligation incurred in the aid of insurrection or rebellion against the
United States, or any loss or emancipation of any slave, but such debts,
obligations, and claims shall be held illegal and void.
100
CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
Sec. 5. The Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate
legislation, the provisions of this act.
Article XV.
Section 1. Th^e right of citizens of the United States to vote shall
not be denied or abridged by the United States, or by any state, on
account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
Sec. 2. Qongress shall have power to enforce this article by appro-
priate legislation.
ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT.
November 7, 1876.
COUNTIES.
■II
I'll
Zj-:^
^^
=
t:-r •;
CCS
c —
5
^ a
Tilde
Hen
Uen
•;•> —
o o
-: o
~<J1
= Pi
t^
■7.—
<
COUNTIES.
•3 „•
= =c-^- 1
'^O?.
^'^Z
T" ^
«o.i
J^r— ^
«.S 5
i "■ c
3 ^^
==0
z^
c5
Adams
Alexander...
Bond
Boone
Brown
Bureau
Calhoun
Carroll
Cass
Champaign..
Christian
Clark
Clay
Clinton
Coles
Cook
Crawford
Cumberland.
De Kalb
DeWitt
Douglas
DuPage
Edgar
i;d wards... .
Effingham...
Fayette
Ford
Franklin
Fulton
Gallatin
Greene
Grundy
Hamilton
Hancock ...
Hardin
Henderson...
Henry
Iroquois
Jackson
Jasper
Jefferson
Jersey
Jo Daviess . . ,
Johnson ... ,
Kane
Kankakee ...
Kendall
Knox
Lake
La Salle
Lawrence. . .
Lee
4953
1219
i.5ao
1965
944
3719
441
2231
1209
4530
2501
1814'
141()
1329
2957
3tJ548
1855
1145
3679
1928
1631
2129
2715
970
1145
1881
1601
966
4187
703
1695
1996
627
3496
33(
1315
41
3768
2040
6308
1280
1142
363
1495
2218
v900
918
1618
3103
3287
2197
1541
1989
2822
39240
1643
1407
1413
1174
1357
1276
2883
466
2265
2421
742
1302
4669
1140
3160
1142
1433
4207
611
1015
1928
2578
2071
1346
1345
2907
1367
5398
262
1869
5235
2619
6277
1198
3087
41 17 .
17
43
183
145
111
74
604
207
236
112
132
102
277
38
129
65
746
94
25
161
61
43
57
204
391
89
282
1
108
770
134
1
340
249
106
1667
2166
2276
893
2850
1363
524
2632
1647
6001
1329
2080
647
140
61
172
26
309
141
55
514
2
100
10
11
Livingston
Logan
Macon
Macoupin
Madison
Marion
Marshall
Mason
Massac
McDonough . .
McHenry
McLean
Menard
Mercer
Monroe
Montgomery .
Morgan
Moultrie
Ogle
Peoria
Pope
Perry ,
Piatt
Pike ,
Pulaski ,
Putnam ,
Randolph
Richland ,
Rock Island..,
Saline
Sangamon
Schuyler
Scott
Shelby
Stark
St. Clair
Stephenson...
Tazewell
Union
Vermilion
Wabash
Warren
Washington..
Wayne
White
Whiteside
Will
Williamson..,
Winnebago...
Woodford
355u
278S
3120
3567
4554
2009
1553
1566
1231
2952
3465
6363
1115
2209
845
2486
3069
1245
3833
4665
1319
1541
1807
3055
1043
646
2357
1410
3912
980
4851
1522
910
2069
1140
4708
3198
28.50
978
43
650
2795
1911
1570
1297
3851
4770
1672
4505
1733
Total 275958 257099 16951 130 157
2134
2595
2782
4076
4730
2444
1430
1939
793
2811
1874
4410
1657
1428
1651
3013
3174
1672
1921
5443
800
1383
1316
4040
772
459
2589
1552
2838
1081
5847
1804
1269
3553
786
5891
2758
3171
2155
3031
936
1984
1671
1751
2066
2131
3999
1644
1568
2105
1170
37
268
114
39
209
135
86
20
347
34
518
10
90
7
201
109
28
104
95
5
48
ir
35
14
2
55
27
641
29
115
182
341
96
99
26
44
3
288
207
138
39
482
469
133
677
41
70
237
History of Rock Island County
TOPOGEAPHY.
Rock Island County comprises a strip of land along the east side of the
Mississippi river, about sixty miles in length, and of a very irregular shape,
owing to the crookedness of the rivers vidiich in part form its boundaries.
That portion of it lying north of liock river is l)ounded on the south by
liock river, on the Vilest by the Mississippi, and on the north and east by
the Marais d'Ogee slough and a part of Whiteside county. It is an irregu-
lar shaped, triangular piece ot land, some twenty-eight and a half miles
long on its western boundary, about seventeen miles wide across its north
end, and gradually tapers to a point at the junction of the two rivers a
short distance below the city of Ivock Island.
Its physical features and surface conliguration are a good deal diversi-
fied. Broad sand prairies, low alluvial bottom lands, abrupt bluffy high-
lands, and various combinations of these, make up the general face of the
country. At Cordova the bluffs rise abruptly from the sandy plain. They
follow the 'rend of the Mississippi river close along its shore, and are ab-
rupt, broken and rough. About Moline and Rock Island they recede a
mile or two from the river, but strike Rock river at Milan, up which stream
they continue for a few miles, rising high and altrupt from the water's edge.
Soon they commence draM'ing away from the latter river, leaving a low, al-
luvial bottom. They th6n trend off to the north, leaving the same low bot-
tom between themselves and the Maredosia slough, along the Whiteside
county line. Following this course five or six miles, they suddenly bend to
the west, and strike the Mississippi near Cordova, the place of beginning.
This part of the county has in it six named townships not bounded by the
regular township lines, but made up mostly of irregular shaped, fractional
government townships. These contain somewhere near ITS square miles
or sectKjns of land.
All that portion of the county within the above bluff" line boundary, is
highlands, or uplands, from fifty to one hundred feet above the general wa-
ter level of the Mississippi River. It is abrupt, broken, rolling and rough.
Much of it, especially the hills and ravines, is covered with a scattered
growth of timber and brush. Pleasant Yalley, cutting across this upland
region from Hani])ton on the Mississippi to Carbon Cliff on Rock River, is
the only considerable depression in this elevated plateau. This valley,
though small, contains some good farm lands. Over this elevated region,
especially towards the northeast, there are many good farms. The soil is
thin, but well adapted to the growth of cereals and fruits. The alluvial
bottoms, when dry enough to cultivate, make the best and rictiest corn lands,
and the wet portions make good meadows. The agricultural resources of
northern Rock Island County are not sery rich or \aried. Much of the
102 HISTOBr OF KOCK ISLAND CODNTY.
land is unproductive, much of it is too hi^h, or too low, or too sandy, while
small portions of it are almost unsurpassed for fertility.
As a fruit- <>;ro wing region, this portion of the county ought to excel.
Some of the large apple orchards along the bluffs near Cordova bear abun-
dantly and uniformly fruit of superior quality; and that whole encircling
range of bluffs has hundreds of localities where the hardier varieties of the
vine might be raised with great success. There is no reason why grape-
growing and wine-making might not be made an important producing in-
terest of the county. The few local experiments with the vine tried by
amateurs give good promise.
That part of the county lying south of Kock Kiver contains five full
townships and six fractions of regular townships, with an area of 260 square
miles. It is bounded north by the Ilock and Mississippi Rivers, west by
the Mississippi, south by Mercer county, and east by Henry county. It has
an average width of about nine miles from north to south, and a length
from east to west of about thirty-three miles. The Mississippi River above
Rock Island makes an abrupt bend to the west, and continues to flow in that
direction for some twenty miles, when it turns south again, and thus washes
almost the entire north and west sides of this part of the county.
The surface is diversified, and is made up of alluvial bottom lands, hilly
barrens, and fertile and somewhat rolling upland prairies. The southern
townships and large portions of Rural, Coal Yalley, Bowling, Edgington,
and Buffalo Prairie, are made up of the latter, under a high aegree of cul-
tivation. These prairies are the handsomest part of the county, and gently
roll away towards the south and east to the borders of Mercer and Henry
counties. On the south side ot Rock River, from the Henry county line to
its confluence with the Mississippi, below the city of Rock Island, is a strip
of alluvial or bottom land from one to two miles in width. Portions of this
are swampy and bogg}*; others sandy, with ridges of fine gravel and sand
blows; others again are rich farming lands, which yield heavy crops of In-
dian corn, grass and grains. Along the south side of this Rock River bot-
tom the range of bluff's rises abruptly to an average height of more than a
hundred feet. At Andalusia the bluffs approach the Mississippi River, which
washes their base almost to the southern line of the county, except in a few
places where an uncultivated low bottom intervenes, seamed with running
sloughs. This range of bluff's is cut up with hollows and ravines, covered
with a moderate growth of timber, principally the oaks. The rough land
extending back into the highlands from two to five or six miles, has a white,
thin soil, such as is found in the timber barrens of other portions of the
State, and is the least valuable portion of the county lor agricultural pur-
poses.
Rock River, the principal water course in this county, which, next to
the Mississippi, furnishes its most considerable water-power, rises in Wis-
consin, about midway between Lake Michigan and the Wisconsin River.
Its course in Illinois is nearly one hundred and eighty miles in extent; It
receives its most important tributary, the Pe Ratonica, from the lead-mine
regions of Wisconsin, a few miles below the northern boundary of the State.
Its valley is one of the richest and most healthy in the northern part of Illi-
nois. After forming a portion of the boundary between Henry and Rock
Island counties, it divides the latter into its northern and southern portions,
and falls into the Mississippi, by a series of beautiful rapids, about three
miles below Rock Island.
HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNT if., 103
GEOLOGY.
Tlie surface of the Rock River and Maredosia bottoms belongs to the
alluvial deposit. That part of the county north of the bluff line is a
broad and level sand prairie. At a time when the Mississippi River flowed
a mightier stream both in its present channel and in the Maredosia slough,
this prairie was a broad headland sand bar. The bluif-bounded highlands
then rose as an island from the broad, lake-like river; the drifting sands
lodged against its upper end, and the sand-plain under consideration was
gradually formed, just as sand bars of the present day are formed against
the upper ends of river islands.
The Mississippi Yalley was once occupied by a mightier stream than
the present river. The most curious phenomenon along the bluffs of the
Mississippi is its old shore line marked along their sides. At Cordova, the
principal part of the town is built upon this ancient beach or terrace. It is
here some fifty feet above the present low-water mark of the Mississippi
River, and is distinctly traced all along the bluffs to Milan.
The bluffs and hills of Rock Island County are composed in part of
whitish-blue clays, sands, and the marly deposit known as loess. Receding
back from the bluff lines the loess thins out, and is succeeded by fine lumin-
ated drift clays, such as cover most of our upland barrens and high prairies.
Genuine drift-gravel beds and large boulders are of rare occurrence.
Coal Measures. — In that portion of the county lying west of Rock
River the coal measures are found as outliers, overlaying and resting uncon-
formably upon the Devonian and Upper Silurian limestone, as far north as
the vicinity of Port Byron, where it finally terminates. The most northerly
point where a workable bed of coal has been found on this side of the river,
is at Rapids City, where the seam is from four to five feet thick, and over-
lies the jSTiagara limestone, with only a few feet in thickness of shales and
fire clay between. Two miles east of Hampton, where coal shafts have been
sunk, are good seams from four to five feet thick. The Carbon Cliff mines
were the earliest worked on the west side of Rock River. For many years
extensive coal operations, in connection with an establishment for the manu-
facture of pottery and fire-brick, were carried on at this point, under the
management of W. S. Thomas, Esq.^ but the limited supply of coal finally
became so nearly exhausted that mining here was discontinued. The tri-
angular piece of elevated land east of the city of Rock Island, bounded by
Pleasant Valley, Rock River and the Mississippi, is a mass of coal measure
materials, resting upon a Devonian or Upper Silurian formation of under-
lying limestone.
All that part of the county south and east of the Mississippi and
Rock River ranges of bluffs is underlaid by the coal measures. In every
part of the county the coal measures are covered with a deep deposit of
drift-clays. At Milan, Carbon Cliff and east of the city of Rock Island,
this drift-clay is from forty to seventy-five feet in thickness.
South of Rock River the coal measures are more regular and more
extensively developed than in the northern part of the county. The coal
mining interest has become an im])ortant branch of industry in Rock Island
County. According to the Ins]:)ector's report for 1876, there were twenty-
six mines regularly operated eight months of the year, and some tNventy
others occasionally worked. In these were employed an aggregate of 9-11
104 .HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
«
miners, the average for the whole time being 650. Six important mines
are operated constantly. The whole number of tons of coal mined was
299,228, its value at the mines being $597,917. The average value of coal
per ton at the mines was $1,99. The amount of capital invested in coal
mining was $2-13,750. The capacity of the mines worked for the produc-
tion of coal was 506,550 tons annually. The thickness of the coal seams
varies from three and a half to five and a half feet, and is reached at a depth
of from 40 to 120 feet. The coal is raised at the ])rincipal mines by steam
power. The active o})erations in mining have greatly enhanced the value of
contiguous lands, and led to the introduction of railroads as a special means
of transportation. The Milwaukee and St. Paul has trains constantly run-
ning from the ]»rincipal mines in Hampton township to connect with the
Western Union railroad. Also private tracks have been laid tor the dis-
charge of coal on the Mississippi Eiver. The Coal Yalley Mining Com-
pany run trains from Rock Island to Coal Yalley, twelve miles, for coal
exclusively. They also o\vi\ and operate the liock Island and Mercer
County Railroad, from Rock Island to Cable, in Richland Grove township,
in Mercer County, a distance of twenty-six miles. This road has l)eeii
built and is operated for coal and general purj^oses.
For the time they have been worked, the Rock Island County coal
mines will compare favorably with any in the AVest. The defective
machinery, a])])aratus, or manner ol mining, resulting from hasty prepara-
tion, are rapidly disappearing, as projirietors of the mines teel the necessity
of putting in operation plans tor rendering the miners' lives safer, and their
leisure hours lia])])ier. The report states that no person was killed in the
mines during 1876, two cases of fracture of limbs being the most serious
accidents.
Hamilton Limestone. — About a mile and a half below Hampton, the
upper and more shaley beds of the Hamilton limestone first begin to out-
crop along the Mississippi. About Moline still heavier outcrops exist.
These latter are thicker-bedded, are of a brownish color, and full of fossils.
At the city of Rock Island and about Milan it becomes more massive ; the
stratification irregular, the color bluish- white, or brown upon recent frac-
ture, and the stone hard and tenacious. At Milan the bed of the river is a
solid floor of these irregular rocks. Rock Island, in the Mississippi river,
is a vast pile of this Hamilton limestone, rising in the midst of the stream,
overlaid by a thin soil, and covered with a magnificent young forest.
The Devonian limestones as they are found in this county, may be
readily separated on lithological grounds into three divisions, viz : the
upper, the middle, and the lower, each distinguished by its peculiar charac-
teristics. The uppermost division is a gray and brown limestone, rough
and coarse-grained, and completely filled with the shells and corals peculiar
to the Hamilton beds. The formation is from thirty to forty feet in thick-
ness. The middle division consists of brown arcjillaceous and calcarious
shales, full of the characteristic shells of this group, and from thirty to
forty feet thick. This division is well seen betM'een Rock Island and
Moline, where a perpendicular face of thirty feet or more is exposed in the
quarries. These shaley limestones are underlaid by the third division,
consisting of a fine-grained, gray or dove color, compact limestone, the
upper part tolerably massive, but becoming thinner-bedded below. It
extends below the river level,and is said to have been penetrated in some
borings made here several years ago, to the depth of 150 to 175 feet.
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAlSTD COUNTY. 105
The floor of Rock river from Milan almost to the Mississippi is com-
posed of this rock, whose massive paving stones are seen at the bottom,
irregular in size and contour, but worn smooth by the ceaseless flow of the
strong, rapid current. Their thickness at this place is unknown ; the
massive solidity, conchoidal fracture and white dove color of the stone,
indicate that it belongs to the lower part of the formation. At Lear's Mill,
almost in the bed of llock liiver, the workmen quarried into the solid stone
floor of the river fifteen or twenty feet, wnth no signs of the bottom. Rock
River runs over the same rocky floor of Hamilton limestone at and below
Cleveland, near the eastern line of Rock Island County, and also at its con-
fluence with the Mississippi below Milan. Between these points the river
bottom shows a mud de})Osit, under which this same for nation might prob-
ably still be found. • Few fossils are found in the rock quarried from this
river floor, either in Rock River or in the Rock Island rapids of the
Mississippi.
The Mississippi River has a similar rocky floor from Port Byron almost
to Muscatine. Horse-backs, hog-backs and great rocky chains characterize
the Rapids proper ; but the lower part, from the city of Rock Island down,
shows alternating stretches of mud, sand, and rocky bottom. The Missis-
sippi River bed from Rock Island to a few miles below Andalusia, is com-
posed of the lower member of the Hamilton group, being the same as the
floor of Rock River at Milan.
At Andalusia, in the edge of one of the Mississippi sloughs, just
between high and low water mark, an excellent stone quarry is opened in
this formation. The layers are not so massive as those found in the river ;
some of them are of a do've, and even of a Hght blue color, and fossils are
abundant. The middle division of this formation, which outcrops between
M<iline and Rock Island, has not been observed south of Rock River.
The little spring run extending np from the stone quarry at Andalusia,
towards the residence of Dr. Bowman, runs over the top of the Hamilton
limestone till it rises into the coal measures of the adjoining blufts. :
Niagara Limestone. — From Cordova to Port Byron this formation
outcrops heavily. Leaving Port Byron, it gradually sinks as we approach
Hampton, and a little south of that place disappears beneath the outliers of
the coal measures. The stone at Cordova has a tough, hornstone-like con-
sistency and appearance, unlike its outcrop at Fulton and further north.
All the upland region north of Pleasant Valley is underlaid by this Niagara
formation and a thin outlier of the coal measures. The soils and upland
clays deejfly cover them, except where the small streams cut down through
the superficial deposits.
The Niagara limestone burns into excellent quicklime — white, strong,
and pure. At Port Byron and Cordova are extensive kilns for the conver-
sion of this raw material into merchantable lime for the markets and for
local use. The Hamilton limestone of Rock Island County is a very pure
carbonate of lime, and is extensively manufactured into (juick-lime. Build-
ing stone of an excellent quality is also olifained in great abundance from
the Hamilton and Niagara limestones of Rock Island County.
Sandstone. — The sandstone of the coal measures outcrops in a few
places in the county. Up in a ravine in the blufts, midway between Milan
and Andalusia, a dark colored, massive sandstone is quarried to some extent.
The outcrop is about ten feet thick, and the stone is colored and iron-stained.
This stone seems to extend down the blufl" line of the Mississippi to where
106 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
quarries have been opened opposite Muscatine. Near Copper Creek, also,
in the eastern part of the township of Drury, there is a sandstone quarry
whicli has been worked to some extent. The sandstone in tliese localities,
and that which underlies the sandy shale on Big Run, near Brownsville, is
an excellent and durable stone for heavv masonry. The creek bed is full of
large blocks of it, on whicli the elements seem to have no effect.
PoTTEKs' Clay. — The county also contains some line potters' clay, from
which a fair sized pottery is kept running at Hampton, for the manufacture
of common pottery ware. The best establishment of this kind was located
at Carbon Clitf, within a few hundred yards of the railroad station of that
name. The buildings erected here for pottery purposes, in which a large
force was formerly employed, have been changed in their use to the manu-
facture of drain tile. The buildings are of brick, the principal one being
similar to a large railroad round-h(juse, with a towering smoke-stack in the
centre.
Mineral Springs. — Just below Andalusia, in this county, is a
remarkable group of mineral springs, knowm as the " liinnah Wells Springs."
Two or three of them are curbed with stone. The water flows out of the
top and leaves a whitish incrustation, which has a strong and rather pleasant
soda taste. These springs are also called the " White Sulphur," or " Soda
Springs," and contain medicinal qualities not inferior to those of the famous
springs at Saratoga. Andalusia, with its musical name and romantic sur-
roundings, in proximity to these springs, might easily become a noted
summer resort for invalids and tourists.
BEAUTY OF SCENERY.
The peculiar topography of the county about Rock Island imparts to
the scenery great variety and beauty. Part of this is caused by the prox-
imity of the Mississippi, with its grand sweeps and ranges of bluffs, to
the hills which outline the Rock River Valley. By ascending the high
table-land which forms the divide between the two rivers, and which ter-
minates in a single bold bluff overlooking the point of their confluence, the
valleys of both sides, with the cities of Rock Island and Davenport, are dis-
tinctiv in view ; while looking away to the southwest, along the sloping
bluffs whicli bound the Mississippi, we can see in the distance the smoke of
Muscatine, thirty miles away.
Rising abruptly from Rock river to the height of about two hundred
feet, is " Black Hawk's Watch Tower," an eminence from which the famous
Sac warrior is said to have watched the troops sent against him by Governor
Reynolds, as they deployed into the valley about ten miles distant. This
whole valley is visible as far as the eye can reach, while before the observer,
on the opposite shore, is the thriving town of Milan, the intervening
islands covered with their groves of stately elms, and the glancing and
shimmering waterfalls of four separate channels, spanned by their railroad
and wagon bridges. Points may be selected almost anywhere about Rock
Island from which charming views may be obtained.
The early historians have borne their testimony to the natural attract-
iveness of this locality. Governor Reynolds, in his '' Life and Times," says:
" The scenery about Rock Island is not surpassed by any in the whole length
of the Mississippi. It seems as though Nature had made an effort in form-
ing this beautiful and picturesque country. Rock Island itself presents a
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 107
grand and imposing appearance, rising out of the waters of the Mississippi
a soHd rock'with many feet elevation. It is several miles long and three-
fourths of a mile wide. The rocks are covered with a fertile soil. The
river washes around its base with a rapid current of pure and limpid water;
and Rock river, a few miles south, is seen in the distance, forcing its way
with great rapidity over the rocky rapids into the Father of Waters. The
country around is interspersed with beautiful groves of timber, which give
to the scene a sweetness and a beauty rarely equalled. The blue hills in
the distance, directing the course of the river, are seen on the north and the
south to rise with gentle slopes from the water to considerable elevations,
and the valley between, embracing the river, is some miles in extent, pre-
senting a variety of surface and beauty of landscape never surpassed."
THE SAC AND FOX INDIANS.
Before this section of country had been discovered by the white man,
it was inhabited by the Sac and Fox Indians, who had some of their princi-
pal villages within the present limits of Rock Island county. The Sacs and
Foxes were a warlike people, descended from the great Algonquin family,
from whom they separated at an early time, and under their own tribal
chiefs sought their new hunting-grounds. Tradition locates their early
residence on the shores of the St. Lawrence, whence, at different stages and
through long periods, driven by circumstances and the vicissitudes of war,
they migrated to the West, and spread themselves southward along the
Mississippi and its tributaries. These tribes were known to the old French
missionaries and traders as the Saukies and Cutagamies. When the Jesuit
missionaries first visited Green Bay, in 1665, one tribe of the people, the
Foxes, was located in that vicinity. Fox river, which empties into Green
Bay, was so named from the residence of some of this tribe upon its banks.
At that time, and for some time after, there appears to have been no formal
union of the Sacs and Foxes. Both were warlike tribes, and, like all North
American Indians, frequently engaged in fierce and bloody wars with their
enemies.
For some reason not made known in history, the Foxes became
enemies of the French and resisted the advance of their settlements west-
ward. In 1712 they attacked the post at Detroit and came near destroying
the garrison and the settlement. After a siege of nineteen consecutive
days, during which they fought with great persistence and desperation,
they were finally driven off by the aid of the Kickapoos, Pottawatomies
and Ottawas, who rallied in great numbers to the assistance of the French.
They then retired and fortified themselves in a strong earthwork near the
river St. Clair, from which they were only dislodged by cannon brought
from the fort.
Although this experience somewhat humbled the Foxes, it by no
means conquered their hostility. Burning with rage and thirsting for
revenge, they repaired to their old stamping-ground on Fox river. This
was at that time an important avenue of communication for the Canadian
traders with the Mississippi, and the route for all voyageurs and emigrants
from Canada to Louisiana. The wily Foxes saw that they could make
their enemies suffer by intercepting their passage through this part of their
territory, where they had no fort to attbrd them protection. Accordingly,
they inaugurated a system of brutality, plunder, robbery and murder, along
108 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
the Fox river and Portage route to the Mississippi, which has hardly a par-
allel in the annals of savage warfare. This finally aroused the Canadian
authorities, and three successive campaigns were undertaken to exterminate
the Foxes. The third onlv was successful in drivino' them from their last
' CD
stronghold — "Butte des Morte'' or Hill of the Dead — where the}^ had forti-
fied themselves and gathered all their men, women, and children and
warriors, and resolved to sell their lives as dearly as possible rather than
surrender to the enemv. The fort was taken by the ens^ineerino' skill of the
French, and thousands of the hapless Foxes, with their women and children,
miserably perished. This was in 1740. The number of the Foxes was so
greatly diminished by this slaughter that they never afterward equalled
their allies, the Sacs. It was after this and probably in consequence of the
reduced strength of the Foxes, that a formal union was effected between the
two tribes.
When the noted English traveller, Capt. Jonathan Carver, visited the
Northwest, in 1766, they were fomid living in the vicinity of each other on
the Wisconsin River. Carver describes a village of the Sacs which he vis-
ited on the Sth of October, after he had embarked his canoe upon the Wis-
consin, as containing ninety houses, each large enough for several families.
They were constructed of hewed plank neatly joined, and covered with bark
roofs, impervious to the most penetrating rains. Sheds were constructed in
front of them, in which the Indians smoked in fair weather. ''Tliis,'V^ys
Carver, "was the largest and best Indian village I had ever seen. It seemed
more like an abode of civilization than the h()me of savages." Thev had
well cultivated plantations adjoining their village, and streets regularly laid
out. The Sacs of this village could muster three hundred warriors.
On the 10th of October, Carver visited a Fox village farther down the
river, wdiicli contained fifty houses, but at that time they were unoccupied,
an epidemic having driven away the inhabitants. The Foxes liad also an-
other cousideral;)le village at Prairie du Chien at the time of Carv'er's visit.
Probably it was not long after this that the Sacs and Foxes M'ere driven
from their homes by the Chippewas and Menomonies, and came and settled
in the beautiful country about Rock Island. The earliest intellio'ence we
have of them in this locality is that found in the journal of Lieut. Zebulon
Pike, of the United States Army, who was sent on an expedition up the
Mississi])})i in 1805. Their principal villages then were situated as folloM's:
The Sacs had three villages — one on the west bank of the Mississippi, just
above the Lower Rapids; another on the opposite side a little further up;
the third and principal village was on the banks of Rock River, about three
miles from its mouth. This last was the famous Sac village which figures
so conspicuously in the early history of this locality. The Foxes had ]ip
villages below Rock Island. Their first was situated above the Upper
Rapids, on the Illinois side of the Mississi])pi, and consisted of eighteen
lodges; the second was on the Iowa side, back of the Dubuque lead mines,
and the third and last on the same side, near the mouth of Turkev River.
The whole population of these villages amounted to about 5,000. The
available force of the united Sac and F<»x warriors was about l,l(i0, of whom
the former could muster 700, and the latter 100. The domestic life of these
tribes was much like that of other Indians. They hunted during the winter
months, and in the summer their squaws cultivated their patches of corn,
squashes and beans. Rock Island was their favorite place of resort for their
summer sports and pastimes. Their fishing grounds were on the rapids of
HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 109
the river, and their favorite Imiitiiig grounds on the west side of the Missis-
sippi. In the events which follow, the important part taken hv a portion of
these Indians in the early history of this portion of the Mississippi Valley
is somewhat at length described.
EVENTS FROM 1804 TO 1S12.
The first oflicial act of the government of the United States touching
the relations of Rock Island County, was the ac(piisition of the territory in
which it is included, by a treaty made at St. Louis on the 3d of November,
1804. This treaty was made by William Henry Harrison, then Governor
of the Territory of Indiai:a, and the chiefs and head men of the Sacs and
Foxes of Rock River. It conveyed to the ITnited States some fifty millions
acres of land on the east side of the Mississippi, extending from opposite the
mouth of the Jeiferson, in Missouri, to the mouth of the Wisconsin, and
back to the Fox River of Illinois. This tract included a large portion of
what are now the States of Illinois and Wisconsin, and of course compre-
hended the territory embraced in Rock Island County. This immense
tract of country, now invaluable, and containing as rich and beautiful a
portion of land as can be found in the United States, was sold for the paltry
sum of two thousand two hundred and thirty-four dollars and fifty cents,
with an annuity annually thereafter of one thousand dollars.
At the period of the above treaty, the Americans were a new people to
the Indiaiis of the West. They knew the French, the English and the
Spanish, but had little acquaintance with the ''Long Knives,'' as they called
the Americans. The latter, by the purchase of Louisiana from the French,
on the 30th of April, 1803, had just come into possession of the great
country west of the Mississippi, and the upper portion of this territory,
including St. Louis, had been formally transferred to the United States by
the Spanish, who still held nominal possession of it, in the spring of 1804,
oidy about six months before the treaty with the Sacs and Foxes. The
Government having thus acquired territory on the west side of the Missis-
sippi, was desirous of pursuing a poliAJ' that should gradually extinguish the
Indian title to lands on the east side, and transfer the Indians to portions of
the new territory across the river. This policy M'as had in view in the
treaty of 1804. "The Indians, although they had ceded their lands, were
allowed to remain in possession of them till such time as they should be
entered for actual settlement by the whites.
While the Spanish held the west side of the Mississippi, it was for
many years the hunting grounds of the Sacs and Foxes; many of them
lived upon it; they worked the lead mines known as the "Spanish mines,"
on the site of the present city of Dubuque; St. Louis was their market
and trading post, to which they frequently i-esorted in the fall and spring to
sell thair furs and other articles, and obtain supplies for their hunting excur-
sions. In this manner they became familiar with the Spanish traders and
authorities at St. Louis, and acquired a sort of allegiance to them as the
owners and rulers of the country. Black Hawk, in his Life, speaks of one
of these visits to St. Louis in the spring of 1804, and of how he and the
citizens there were affected by the transfer of the country to tlie Americans.
He says:
"That spring we went down to St. Louis to see our Spanish father. I
found many sad and gloomy iaces because the United States were about to
110 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
take possession of the town and country. Soon after the Americans came
I took my band and went to take leave of our Spanish father. The Ameri-
cans came to see him, also. Seeing them approach, we passed out of one
door as they entered another, and immediately started in our canoes for our
village on Rock Kiver, not liking the change any more than our friends
appeared to at St. Louis. On arriving at our village we gave the news that
a strange people had arrived at ^t. Louis, and that we should never see our
Spanish father again. The information made all our people sorry."
Black Hawk had at that time both a British and a Spanish -'father."
He had been brought up in an atmospheie of hatred of the Americans.
Both the Spanish and the English had systematically poisoned his mind
against our people, from the time he was a youth, living on Bock River,
and learning his tirst arts of war, till he became a veteran in the service of
the latter, and was ambitious to requite their friendship and earn their
rewards by presenting to his "British father" as many American scalps as
he and his band of braves could secure. He was born at the Sac village on
Rock River in 1768. Probably the iirst knowledge he ever had of the
American 5 was in 1781, when he was a boy thirteen years of age; for,
according to Lieutenant Pike, a party of three hundred Americans destroyed
the Sac villao-e on Rock River at or about that date. The Indians on that
occasion assembled about seven hundred warriors, but were nnable to save
their spillage. This was during the Revolutionary period, when few Amer-
icans were in the West, except the hardy and adventurous volunteers from
Yirginia and Kentucky, led by Col. George Rogers Clark in his "Illinois
Campaign." It is by no means certain that Black HaM^k saw any Ameri-
cans, and if he did he was quite sure to get no very favorable impression of
them. Probably the Indians of this locality got their first sight of the
"Long Knives" when Lieut. Pike arrived here in 1805. Black Hawk says:
"A boat came up the river with a j'oung American chief and a small party
of soldiers. We heard of them soon after they had passed Salt River.
Some of our young braves watched him every day to see what sort of
people he had on board. The boat at length arrived at Rock River, and the
young chief came on shore with his interpreter, made a speech and gave ns
some presents. We, in return, presented him with meat and such pro-
visions as we had to spare. We were well pleased with the speech of the
young chief He gave us good advice; said our American father would
treat us well. He presented us an American flag, which w^as hoisted. He
then requested us to pull down our British flags and give him our British
medals, promising to send us others on his return to St. Louis. This we
declined, as we wished to have two fathers."
The greed of these Indians was such for presents and plunder, that
they wished, as the saying is, to carry water on both shoulders; at least
they did not desire to renounce allegiance to the British, the symbols of
whose authority they had kept floating at their council-lodge, and whose
flattering insignia they wore upon their breasts and girdles.
The American flag was first hoisted at Rock River during this visit of
Lieutenant Pike, in the summer of 1805. How lona;' its i2:racefal folds
remained floating in the breeze of this fresh wilderness, we are not informed.
Pi'obably after they had given the young American chief this semblance ot
submission t(j United States authority, they pulled it down.
The object of Pike's expedition was to explore the newly acquired
country, to conciliate and secure the loyalty of the Indians, to establish the
-jy
EDITOR OF
"rock island ARGUS''
HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 113
authority of the United States on the upper Mississippi, among the British
traders who had established themselves south of our northern boundary
line, and to acquire from the Indians certain tracts of land for military
purposes. Pike ascended to the head waters of the Mississippi. Having
accomplished his object, he returned in April, 1806. He informs us in his
journal, that as his boat approached Rock Island (not then named), a barge
appeared in view bearing the American tiag, and landed on the island. It
proved to be Captain May, of the artillerists, who was in search of some
Osage prisoners among the Sacs and Foxes. Captain May said that when
he and his party approached the Indian villages, they were saluted with the
appellation, "bloody Americans," who had killed such a person's father, and
such a person's mother or bi-other. The women carried oli" their guns and
concealed them, and when May crossed to the opposite side of the river, he
was followed by Indians with pistols concealed under their blankets. They
would listen to no conference whatever, I'elating to the delivery of the pris-
oners. Capt. May wore the plame of an artillery officer, which the Indians
regarded as a signal of war, and immediately decked themselves in their
raven's feathers. Capt. May says: "We regretted that our orders would
not permit of our punishing the scoundrels, as by a coup de main we might
easily have carried the village."
The events which soon followed Pike's expedition, were the erection of
Fort Johnson, a few miles above the present town of Warsaw, Illinois, and
Fort Madison, on the site of the present town of that name, in Iowa. The
latter was built in 1808, and evacuated in 1813, when it was burned by the
Indians. Fort Johnson was also destroyed after the establishment of Furt
Edwards, a few miles further down the river, in 1814. The erection of
these forts gave the Indians at Rock Island great uneasiness, and they sent
down their delegations, headed by their chiefs, to see what the Americans
were doing. Black Hawk relates that the officer at Fort Madison told him
that he was building a house for a trader who was coming to sell them
goods cheap, and that the soldiers were coming to keep him company.
Distrusting this. Black Hawk iittempted to destroy the fort a short time
after it was completed. The assault continued two days, with a loss to the
garrison of three killed. The Indians appear not to have suffered any.
EVENTS DURING THE WAR OF 1812-14.
The declaration of war between the United States and Great Britain,
on the 18th of June, 1812, developed the latent British sympathy already
strongly existing among a portion of the Sacs and Foxes. The tribes thus
became divided into a peace party and a war party — the former arranging
themselves under the leadership of Black Hawk, and the latter selecting
Keokuk as their chief, who with his followers remained loyal and friendly
to the Americans. Keokuk was a noble Indian, a true friend of the whites,
and never at anytime sympathised with Black Hawk in his foolish attempts
to resist the authority of the United States, and nullity the treaty by which
their lands at Rock River \vere ceded.
As soon as the news of the war had reached the West, a large body ot
Sacs and Foxes descended to St. Louis and offered their services to our
government. It was deemed best that they should remain neutral; their
situation was so remote from the seat of war; our government was reluctant
to employ savages in a war against the whites; besides, it was thought that
114r HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
this general policy of neutrality would have the effect to deter the disaifected
Indians from enlisting; in the service of the opposite side. But all this was
a mistake, for Black Hawk and his followers were already committed, not
merelv to the British, but to Tecumseh and his confederates on the Wabash,
who had combined their forces to drive all the Americans out of the country.
The war of 1812-14 w^s really an alliance between the British Government
and the great Indian Confederacy of the Northwest of which Tecumseh
was the acknowledged head. Black Hawk and his followers had been in
constant communication with Tecumseh and his brother, the Shawanee
Prophet, who in the year 1806 had sent out his famous "Talk" to all the
tribes of the Northwest, inciting them to war against the Americans.
Therefore, when tlie British agent arrived at Rock Biver in August, 1812,
with a message from his government and presents for the savages, he found
it no difficult task to persuade Black Hawk and his followers to enlist in the
British service.
From this time forward Black Hawk and his warriors were known as
the " British Band." His array consisted of about two hundred braves, the
flower of the Sacs of Rock River. Black Hawk was then forty-two years
of age. In 1790, his father, Py-e-sa, having been killed in a battle with the
Cherokees, he was advanced to the rank and dignity of a war chief He
afterwards distinguished himself in battles with the Osagesand other tribes,
and particularly in a great battle with the lowas, in which the remnant of
that tribe was exterminated in the valley of the Des Moines.
In proceeding to the seat of war. Black Hawk and his band marched
to Green Bay, where he was enrolled with a large body of Indians under
Colonel Dixon, of the British army. This officer, in giving the Sac chief
command, addressed him as " General " Black Hawk. He appeared veiy
much flattered with the title. His band appears to have been engaged in
two battles, viz : the attack on Fort Stephenson, Angust 2, 1813, and the
battle of the Thames, which followed on the 5th of October. Black Hawk
seems not to have found as good an opportunity for plunder as he anti-
cipated, and so he indignantly deserted the army. Disappointed and sullen,
he returned with what was left of his band to the Mississippi, where he
engaged in a course of desultory warfare against the Americans, which only
terminated with the close of the war.
In May, 1814, Governor Clark started from St. Louis for Prairie du
Chien, with a flotilla of barges manned by United States regulars and vol-
unteers. On the 24tli thej^ were attacked by the Indians under Black
Hawk, near Fort EdM^ards ; Captain Craig, Lieutenant Spear, and Ave
soldiers were killed; Black Hawk was forced to retire, with the loss of
chree of his warriors. The expedition proceeded up the river and in due
time arrived at Prairie du Chien. About twentj' days before their arrival,
the British Commandant, Colonel Dixon, who had previously commanded
the garrison there, had evacuated the place with all his force of British and
Indian allies, and Governor Clark took peaceable possession. The design
was to fortify and hold Prairie du Chien. Accordingly Governor Clark
set his men at work erecting a new fort, which was called Fort Shelby, in
honor of the Governor of Kentucky. Leaving them thus employed, he
returned to St. Louis on the 13th of June.
General Howard, commanding at St. Louis, immediately organized
another expedition to proceed to Prairie du Chien with supplies and re-in-
forcements. This consisted of three barges manned by forty-two regular
HISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 115
soldiers and sixty-six rangers, nnder command of Lieutenant Campbell, of
the regular army. The boat containing the regulars was commanded by
Lieutenant Campbell, the others, respectively, by Captain Stephen Rector
and Lieutenant liiggs. They left St. Louis about the first of July. Arriv-
ing at the mouth of Rock River, the boats lay all night in the neighborhood
of the Sac and Fox village. The Indians in great numbers crowded around
them, and were profuse in their professions of peace. The next morning
when the boats started up the stream, the treacherous redskins armed them-
selves and secretly followed along the banks and in their canoes to the
rapids, hoping that the barges might there be detained, or some mishap
might befall them which would render them an easy prey. The coveted
opportunity soon arrived. A sudden gust of wind striking Campbell's
barge drove it near the lee shore, where it lodo'ed on a small bushv island
near the main land, and remained stationary, the other boats having pro-
ceeded up the current. This was the signal for an attack by the Indians.
When Campbell's boat lodged on the island he put out sentinels, and his
men began cooking their breakfasts ; but the enemy in hundreds rushed on
them, killing many on the spot, and the rest took refuge in the boat."
'"Hundreds and hundreds of the warriors wei-e on and around the boat, and
at last set it on fire. Campbell's boat was burning, and the bottom covered
with the dead, the wounded, and blood. They had almost ceased firing,
when Rector and his brave men nobly came to the rescue. Campbell him-
self lay wounded on his back in the bottom of his boat, and many of his
men dead and dying around him. Riggs' boat was well fortified, but his
men were inexperienced sailors. Rector and his company could not remain
inactive spectators of the destruction of Campbell and his men, but in a
tempest of wind, raised their anchor, in the face of almost a thousand
Indians, and perilled their lives in the rescue of Campbell. Rector's boat
was lightened by throwing overboard quantities of provisions, and then
many of his crew actually got out of the boat into the water, leaving the '
vessel between them and the fire of the enemy, and pushed their boat against
the fire of the Indians to Campbell's boat, which was in possession of the
enemy. This was a most hazardous exploit for forty men — forcing their
barge to a burning boat in possession of the enemy, nearly a thousand
strong, and taking from it the wounded and living soldiers, together with
their commander." Rector took all the living men from Campbell's boat
into his, and his men, in the water, hauled their own boat out into the-
stream. Rector had his boat crowded with the wounded and dying, but
rowed night and day till he reached St. Louis. The barge of Campbell,
with its stores of provisions, fell into the hands of the Indians. From the
tragic circumstance thus narrated, the island has ever since borne the name
of " Campbell's Island."
The failure of this expedition aroused the officers at Jefferson Barracks
to the perils of the situation. Another expedition of greater magnitude
was immediately planned and set on foot. It was intended to sweep both
shores clean of their Indian inhabitants, burn their villages, and establish a
fort in the heart of their country. Onl_y one circumstance prevented the
carrying out of this laudable purpose. The failure of Campbell's expedition
had left the little garrison at Prairie du Chien a prey to the British, who
had captured the fort and sent down to Black Hawk, at Rock River,
caimon, artillery-men, munitions of war, and a commanding officer. This
sudden fall of the country into the hands of the British was unknown to the
116 HISTOEY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. ^^ ^'»V<^«-^
military authorities below, wlio proceeded to fit out their expedition as if
nothing of the kind had happened. It was quite forniidahle, with the
exception of the needed artillery, consisting of eight barges and fonr hun-
dred and fifty men, under command of Major Zachary Taylor, of the 26th
Intantry. It left St. Louis on the 12th of August, 1814. Ascending the
river in i-eel-boats. Major Taylor arrived opposite the mouth of Rock Iliver
and found a large force of British and Indians, under command of a British
officer, assembled to give him battle. He had taken the precaution to anchor
his fleet out in the Mississippi, near Willow Island, about half a mile above
Rock River. During the night the artillery was planted in range of him on
the shore below the city of Rock Island, and early the following morning
opened fire. Major Taylor could not i-eturn the tire, having no artillery on
board, and was compelled to retire, with the loss of several of his men. lie
halted on his way down the river at Credit Island, but the Indians having
hastened down the shore with the cannon, it was again brought to bear upon
him, and he was forced to give way, and returned down the river.
This expedition practically closed the war in the West. Peace was
concluded at Ghent, Dec. 24, 1814.
OLD FORT ARMSTRONG.
As this celebrated fort was built on Rock Island, it will be proper to
precede our account of it by a brief description of tlie Island itself. Rock
Island is situated in the Mississippi River, opposite the upper end of the
city of Rock Island, and between it and Davenport on the Iowa side. It is
about two and a half miles long by three-fourths of a mile wide, and con-
tains an area of about a thousand acres. The base of this island is a mass
of limestone of the Hamilton group which underlies this section of country.
At its lower extremity this rocky exposure rises in an almost perpendicular
wall to a considerable height above the water, and was the cause of its being
called by its appropriate name — Rock Island.
This mass of light grey or whitish limestone, rising in the broad chan-
nel of the Mississippi and crowned with its luxuriant covering of natural
forest trees, was an object of great interest to the early explorers in this
region, and its effect was greatly enhanced by coming in view of it unex-
pectedly, as the traveler was sure to do, in passing the bend in the river a
short distance below. After Fort Armstrong was built on the lower point of
this island, the view on ascending the river became still more picturesque ;
and it has been descril>ed as one of the most beautiful and romantic scenes
in the whole western country. Mr. Henry C. McGrew, who published the
first newspaper in Rock Island, in 1839, in a recent letter, says :
" Although thirty-eight years have passed since I first landed at Rock
Island, I shall never forget my first impressions of the place. It was a
beautiful moonlight night in June, and as I stood upon the deck of the
steamer, as we rounded the bend below the village, and beheld old Fort
Armstrong on the island in the river, with its whitewashed walls, pretty
gardens and officers' houses, the scene was charming, presenting the appear-
ance of some ancient castle. Then there was the village of Davenport on
the opposite bank, with its white-painted cottages, and on the east. Rock
Island, encircled by the bluffs. The panorama inspired me with a feeling
of hap]uness I shall never forget; and coupled with the idea that I was on
the outskirts of civilization, gave the whole scene an air of romance."
IIISTOKY Oli' KOCK ISLAND COtJNTV. 117
Governor Ford, in liis History of Illinois, speaking of the arrival of
the soldiers here during the first Black Ilawk disturbance, in 1831, says:
" The volunteers marched to Kock Island next morning and here they
encamped for several days, precisely where the town of Ilock Island is
situated. It was then in a complete state of nature, a romantic wilderness.
Fort Armstrong was built upon a rocky clift'onthe lower point of an island,
near the centre of the river a little way above ; the shores on each side,
formed of gentle slopes of prairie extending back to bluffs of considerable
height, made it one of the most picturesque scenes in the western country.
The river here is a beautiful sheet of clear, swift-runningwater, about three-
quarters of a mile wide; its banks on both sides were inhabited oidy by
Indians, from the Lower Rapids to the fort; and the voj-age up stream,
after several days progress through a wilderness country, brought the
traveler suddenly in sight of the fort, perched upon a rock, surrounded by
the grandeur and beauty of Nature, which at a distance gave it the appear-
ance of one of those enchanted castles in an uninhabited desert, so well
described in the 'Arabian Night's Entertainments.' "
This island was the favorite resort of the Indians long before it had
ever been visited by the white man. " Here they loved to assemble for
their summer pastimes, and to indulge in the simple amusements of their
race; along these rocky shores was their favorite fishing-ground; the swift
current which here pours down over successive chains of rapids, was the
scene of many a dash and frolic in their light canoes; and here dwelt the
kindly spirit whose protecting power preserved the red man, and over whose
subterranean abode none dared to walk but with the silent step of supreme
reverence and awe." The estimation in which the Sac and Fox Indians held
this island is well described by Black Hawk in the following language :
" This was the best island in the Mississippi, and had long been the re-
sort of our young people during the summer. It was our garden, which
furnished us with strawberries, blackberries, plums, apples, and nuts of va-
rious kinds, and its waters supplied us with pure fish, being situated in the
rapids of the river. In my early life I spent many happy days on this
island. A good spirit had care of it, who lived in a cave in the rocks im-
mediately under the place where the fort now stands, and has often been
seen by our people. He was white, with large wings like a swan's, but ten
times larger. We were particular not to make a noise in that part of the
island, for fear of disturbing him. But the noise of the fort has since driven
him away, and no doubt a bad spirit has taken his place."
The events which led to the building of Fort Armstrong on Rock
Island have already been partially described. The British band of Sacs and
Foxes had been troublesome in this region all through the latter part of the
war of 1812-11. The British had captured the fort at Prairie du Chien,
and had not only provided the Indians of this locality with artillery, muni-
tions of war, and men, but had left them at the close of the war with feel-
ings of strong and bitter hostilitv to the £:o\ernment. Fi-om Jefferson Bar-
racks, below St. Louis, to the mouth of the Wisconsin, the government had
practically no established military post by which to enforce its authority or
to afford protection to its citizens, whose duties might call them into this
portion of the United States. The river was, moreover, a highway of the
nation, which must be kei)t guarded by suitable military stations along its
banks. The situation at Rock Island was central, accessible, and in near
proximity to the most dangerous body of Indians on the river; it was also
118 HISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAXD COUXTT.
nearly centrally located on the western Ijorder of that great tract of country
which these Indians had ceded to the United States in the treaty of 1>>04,
and which would soon be opened for actual settlement.
At the time the fort was built, there were at least 10,000 Indians living
on the main shores and adjacent to the island. All those on the east side
were the wards of the government, living on government lands, which the}'
were allowed by the terms of the treaty to occupy so long as these lands
belonged to the United States.
BUILDING OF FOET AEMSTKOXG.
In 1816, Fort Armstrong was built on the lower point of Hock Island.
The force of regulars under Col. William Lawrence, which came up the river
for the purpose of locating and erecting the fort, arrived at the mouth of
Rock River and examined the country for a suitable site. They decided on
the above location. On the 10th of Mav, 1S16, they landed on the island,
and as soon as they had completed their encampment. Colonel Lawrence
employed the soldiers to cut logs and build store-houses for their provisions.
He also had a bake-house and oven erected, which was the first building
finished on the island. The erection of the fort and its accompanying
buildings soon followed, and was named Fort Armstrong, in honor of the
Secretary of War.
It was a substantial structure of hewed locrs, built in the form of a
square, whose sides were four hundred feet in length, A block-house was
built at each of the four angles, and embrazures for cannon and loop-holes
for musketry were provided. A magazine, store-house, barracks, and ofiicers'
quarters were erected within the enclosure, and sections of heavy stone work
built for protection against fire.
Col. George Davenport came with the troops as contractor for the com-
missary department. On the 10th of August, 1816, Mrs. Davenjiort and
Mrs. Lewis, now Mrs. Goldsmith, reached the island. They were the first
American ladies who ever ascended the river to this place. Mrs. Daven-
port died in 1817, aged 72 years. Mrs. Goldsmith is still living in Rock
Island, a venerable relic of the post, in the 76th year of her age. Her mind
is still vigorous and her recollection good of those early days when she and
her family and the little garrison on the island were the only American
people within hundreds of miles.
In 1823, the Vii"ginia, laden with provisions for the garrison at Prairie
du Chien, touched at the fort. It is said to have been the first steamboat
that ever landed on the island.
In 1831, the old fort on the island was the scene of a council with the
Sac and Fox Indians, with a view to persuading them to retire peaceably to
the west side of the Mississippi, About thirty chiefs were present. This
council was held by General Gaines, who came up from Jefferson Barracks
in the steamer Enterprise with a force of i-egular troops. It resulted in
convincino; General Gaines that the Indians M'ere determined to fight rather
than give up their possessions; and m view of approaching hostilities,
Gaines invited all the settlers in this region to repair to the island for safety.
Here the effective male population of Rock Island County, at that time,
was organized into a company known as the Rock River Rangers.
We shall have more to say of these matters when we come to give an
account of the Black Hawk War in 1831 and '32, During this war Fort
IIISTOKY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 119
Armstrong was the rendezvous for the soldiers assembled in this quarter.
Oil the 7th of August, 1832, five davs after the battle of Bad Axe, (jeneral
Winlield Scott arrived from Fortress Monroe with a force of United States
regulars to assist in putting down the Black Hawk disturbance. He was,
however, too late for that, but in season to call together the conquered Sacs
and Foxes at Rock Island, and to conclude a treaty with them on the 21st
of September, for the strip of land known as the "Black Hawk Purchase,"
in Iowa. This treaty was not held at Fort Armstrong as was contemplated,
owing to the existence of cholera among the soldiers, which then prevailed
fearfully, but was held on the opposite side of the river on the grounds now
occupied by the depot of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacilic Railroad,
At that time there were about 1,500 soldiers at the fort.
GOYERNMENT AGENTS ON THE ISLAND.
Fort Armstrong was evacuated by the garrison in 1836, but the island
was still held as a military reservation by the goverpment under successive
agents appointed to take charge of it. Theiirst of these was General Street,
Indian Agent, at Prairie du Chien, who by order of the government estab-
lished the Intlian Agency on the island soon after the withdrawal of the f /
troops. In tlie spring of 1838 the Indian Agency was removed to Agency t ,
City, Iowa, on the Des Moines River, and General Street was succeeded by
Colonel George Davenport, who had charge of tlie island till the spring of
1810, when Captain Bell was ordered here from Jefferson Barracks, St.
Louis, and Fort Armstrong was made a depot for arms. Captain Shoe-
maker was placed in charge and remained till the spring of 1815, when the
arms being required for the Mexican, they were shipped to New Orleans,
and Captain Shoemaker went with the army to Mexico. He was succeeded
by Thomas Drum, who died in 1853, when Sergeant Cummings, of Fort
Crawford, Prairie du Chien, was appointed, and on his declination Colonel
J. B. Danforth, Jr., was appointed, January 20, 1854. He resigned in
1857, to accept a position in the United States Navy, and H. Y. Slaymaker,
of Davenport, was appointed. In May, 1861, T. J. Pickett was appointed
to succeed Mr. Slaymaker, and held till the island was again occupied for
arsenal purposes.
FIRST ENTRIES OF LAND.
The first lands entered in Rock Island County were entered by Col.
George Davenport and Russell Farnham, Oct. 19, 1829, and comprised
, section 2, 17 north, 2 west. The south half of this was sold to Jonah
H. Case,>^and embraced the lands east of the Fair Grounds, running east
one mile. The north half now belongs to Bailey Davenport. The same
day William T. Brashar entered the north half of section 11, upon a portion
of which Chipiannock Cemetery is situated.
Col. Davenport entered the south part of section 11, in 1829-30. On
this was afterwards laid out the famous '• paper town " of Rock Island City.
Daniel Webster is said to have held an interest in this town which he sold
or gave away to Caleb Gushing for $10,000. The town'plat extended from
Dingledine's south line and the south line of Chipiannock Cemetery south
to Rock River, and from the Milan road three-quarters of a mile east.
Davenport and Farnham also entered at the same time as above the
-^ ^ /U. '^>' ^^-s- ^'-^' ^ y -^^'-ir
-vf
120 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY,
fractional section Si, 19 north, 2 west, south of the Indian boundary line,
on which is now laid out Eailev Davenport's addition to the city of Rock
Island. They also entered, October 19, 1829, the fractional sections 35 and
3G, 18 north, 2 west, south of the Indian boundary line. Section 35 is still
owned by Bailey Davenport, and constitutes the '*city pasture grounds."
AVilliani Carr entered the farm which George M. Luken now owns,
October 29, 1829.
These were ah the men who entered land in the County as early as 1829.
Col. Geo. Davenport entered several pieces in 1830.
In 1833, John W. Spencer entered the land on which John Schindler's
farm is situated.
It was not till 1835 and '36 that the lands were erenerally entered, the
latter year exceeding all tne others in the number of entries. In 1830 com-
panies were formed and large amounts of land entered for them in the name
of individual citizens. One of these was called the Kock River Land Com-
pany. It was organized in New York city, and its operations extended all
over the northern part of the State. The entries were made in the name
of J eremiah II. Taylor and John S. Busing. The lands entered b}" them in
this County were south of Rock River ; from the south end of the County
to Drury township they entered many valuable tracts of land. The Bank
of the United States, by Thomas Biddle, entered several tracts in Bowling
and Edgington townships.
On the 21st of May, 1836, Jonah H. Case entered the land on which
is situated Spencer and Case's and Bailey and Boyles' additions to the city
of Rock Island. This tract extends from Eagle street to Arsenal street, on
the east, and to a point a little south of Rock River street.
The County Commissioners, George Davenport, John AV. Spencer and
John Yanatta, entered that part of the city of Rock Island, or Stephenson,
lying -between Eagle and Swan streets, and bounded south by a line com-
mencing on Eagle street at a point about sixty feet south of the northeast
corner of the Taylor House lot, and running west to about the centre of
Illinois street, in front of Col. H. B. Burgh's house, and north by the river.
West of, and adjoining this tract, was a live-acre piece, entered by
Huntingdon Wells, and south ot it was a tract entered by Ira Wells and
Joel Wells, Sr. On this is laid out Thompson and Wells' addition to the
city of Rock Island.
James Thompson and William Carr entered all the lower addition, west
of the Wells' land, and extending to the river.
Thomas Hanlon entered the land on which Milan is situated, June 19,
1835.
EARLY SETTLERS.
The first white man who came to this County as a settler, was Col.
George Davenport, who came with the garrison in 1816, and built his house
on the lower end of the island. For about thirteen years he and his family
were the only white persons, aside from the soldiers and officers of the
garrison, in this vicinity.
Col. Davenport's life here was intimately identified with the events
which mark the early histoiy of Rock Island, He was born in Lincoln-
shire, England, in lTs3. His early life was one of many vicissitudes, and
more eventful than the lives of most young men. Learning the craft of a
niSTOKY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 121
sailor, he made many voyages to sea, in one of which he was taken prisoner
by the Russian government, and after a winter of great siilfering was
released. He came on board a ship with a cargo of goods from Liverpool
to New York, in 180-1. Prevented from returning to England by an acci-
dent in which one of his legs was severely fractured, he remained in this
country, and soon entered the army as sergeant in the Fifth Regiment
United States Infantry, at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. He soon
entered the service under Gen. Wilkinson, at New Orleans, and was actively
engaged during the war of 1812-14. The latter year he took part in the
battle of Lundy's Lane.
In the spring of 1816, he came with the Eiglith Regiment and a Com-
pany of Riflemen, under Col. Wm. Lawrence— the same officer under whom
he had enlisted ten years before — to build Fort Armstrong. In 1817, he
built a double log cabin and storehouse adjoining, about half a mile from
the fort on the island, purchased a stock of goods, and began his career as
an Indian trader. He subsequently established several trading posts among
the Winnebagos, on upper Rock River, and also among the Sacs and Foxes,
in opposition to the traders of the American Fur Company. His princij^al
depot was on Rock Island.
In 1825 he was appointed postmaster on the island, and kept the only
postoffice nearer than Clarksville, Missouri.
The American Fur Company bought him out in 1826. In 1S2T, he
visited his native home in England, being abroad one year. In 1833 he
built his new residence on Rock Island. In 1835, in connection with
several others, he purchased the land where Davenport is situated, on which
the town named in honor of him was laid out.
Col. Davenport was noted for his humanit}' ; he was of a very free and
generous disposition, and his life was a remarkably active and eventful one.
His death is remembered as the most tragic event that ever cast its shadow
over this community. He was murdered by John and Aaron Long and
Granville Young, members of the " Banditti of the Prairies," on the 1th of
July, 1815, while alone in his house, his family having gone to attend the
Fourth-of-July celebration.
As early as 1821, Russell Farnham, who had founded the town of
Warsaw, Illinois, where he resided, came to Rock Island. In that year he
formed a partnership in the fur trade with Colonel Davenport. In 1826,
they built the house afterwards so noted in the first records of the County
as the "house of John Barrell," which was the first County seat of Rock
Island County.
In 1828 a few persons came here, and being much pleased with the
appearance of the country, resolved to remain and make themselves homes.
Among this number was JohnW. Spencer, a prominent citizen still residing
here. He had passed up the river to Galena, and in passing Rock Island,
had been pleased with the situation, so that he returned the following
autumn, and in the spring of 1829 brought his family to Rock Island. In
his " Reminiscence of Pioneer Life," speaking of that trip in the spring of
1828, Judge Spencer says : " We found here two white families, near where
the Farnham house stood, one of them Capt. Clark, father of Capt. Lewis
Clark, of Buffalo, Scott county, Iowa, the other a discharged soldier, by the
name of Ilaney ; Judge Pence at Rock River ; and at the rapids, where
Rapids City now stands, were John and Thomas Kinney, George Harlan,
Conrad Leak and Archibald Allen. This constituted all the white settle.
122
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
ment on the main land. In March, 1829, came Londen Case, Sr., and his
three sons, Jonah, Louden and Charles, and settled at the old Case place.
Rinnah Wells and his four sons, and Joshua Vanruif and sons settled at
Rock River. In January previous, Joel Wells had settled near Hampton,
and in the spring, Joel Wells, Sr., and Levi and Huntingdon Wells settled
at Moline ; Joseph Danforth, a son-in-law of Rinnah Wells, a mile above
Moline, and Michael C. Bartlett, a son-in-law of Joel Wells, Sr., about
where the Quilt Factory now stands. About the last ot May, 1829, came
Mr. Goble and liis son Benjamin, and settled above Joseph Dantbrth's.
William T. Brashar settled on the farm bearing his name."
By 1831, quite a little settlement had gathered in, so that at the com-
mencement of the Black Hawk trouble of that year, a company of Hfty-
eight men was organized as the Rock River Rangers. This Company
probably embrace about all the able-bodied men then in the County. It
may be interesting to preserve the names of the members of this first
militia company of Rock Island County, together with those of its officers:
Rock River Rangers — 1831.
OFFICERS.
Benjamin F. Pike, Captain ; John W. Spencer, First Lieutenant ;
Griffith Aubery, Second Lieutenant ; James Haskell, Leonard Bryant and
Edward Corbin, Sergeants ; Charles French, Charles Case, Benjamin Goble
and Henry Benson, Corporals.
MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY.
I \
Allen, Archibald
Brashar, Wm. T.
Bane, John
Bartlett, Michael
Been, Joseph
Case, Jonah H.
Danforth, Joseph
Davis, Thomas
Dance, Russell
Frith, Isaiah
Gardner, Thomas
Harlan, Geo. W.
Hultz, Uriah S.
Hubbard, Thomas
Hubbard, Goodridge
Henderson, Cyrus
Johnson, Moses
Kinney, John W.
Kinney, Samuel
Leek, Conrad
Levit, Thomas
McNeal, Henry
Miller, George
McGee, Gentry
Noble, Amos C.
Syms, Thomas
Syms. Robert
Sarns, Wm. F.
Smith, Martin W.
Stringfield, Sevier
Thompson, Joel
Vanruif, Joshua
Yanruif, Ilenrv
Yanruff, Samuel
Vanatta, Benjamin
Vanatta, Goiliam
Varner Edward,
Wells, Levi
Wells, George
Wells Joel, Sr.,
Wells Joel, Jr.,
Wells, Huntingdon
Wells, John
Wells, Samuel
Wells, Rinnah
Wells, Asaph
Wells, Eri
Wells Ira.
THE BLACK HAWK WAR.
In the spring of 1829 the Indians were notified by the agent at Fort
Armstrong that the government wanted to bring the lands in this section
into market, and they were requested to remove to the west side of the Mis-
sissippi. Keokuk and the majority of the Sacs and Foxes complied, but
Black Hawk refused, and being joined by his warriors of the British Band,
determined to remain in possession of his village. An attempt was made
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 123
the spring following to induce liira to leave peaceably by the offer of a few
thousand dollars from the government. Colonel Davenport visited Wash-
ington and laid the pro])Osition for such a peace-offering before President
Jackson, who, after listening to tlie recital of the perfidy, treachery and dis-
loyalty of the Indians, and considering the folly of attempting to purchase
a {)eace that could onl}^ be temporary, exclaimed, "They must go, Mr. Da-
venport; and by , they shall go ! I will not pay them one cent."
In the s])ring of 1831, white settlers began to encroach upon the Sac
village at Rock Kiver. Judge Spencer, who was then in the country, says,
in his Reminiscences: "In 1S31 came a new era in our history. The In-
dians returned in large numbers, perhaps as many as in 1829, and with quite
a different spirit towards the whites. Black Hawk gave the settlers to un-
derstand that after this season they must go south of Rock River, or above
Pleasant Valley. He said this district between the rivers should be occu-
pied exclusively by tlie Indians, giving several reasons why they could not
afford to give up these pleasant hunting grounds. One reason was that on
this side of the Mississippi they were comparatively safe from their enemies,
and another that the region abounded with game and fish, and was suited
to their mode of living, and they would not give it up. Black Hawk said
we could all stay this season except Joshua Vanruff'and Rinnali Wells, who
lived in the midst of their village, and had a lars^e stock of cattle which
troubled the Indians a great deal. Mr. Yanruff' showed Black Hawk that
it would be very hard for him to leave on so short a notice, as he was a poor
man and had twelve children. Black Hawk finallv consented that he mio'ht
stay another season, but Mr. Wells must go, and he would give him till the
next day to make up his mind whether he would go willingly or be put off.
Mr. Wells consulted with his friends, and finally consented to leave in thirty
days. This move on the part of the Indians made it necessary for the
settlers to look about and see what they could do for their protection."
Petitions were immediately sent to Governor Reynolds, then Governor
of the State, asking his interference for the protection of the settlers at
Rock River. The Governor, in response, called for seven hundred mounted
militia, and at the same time requested General Gaines, then at Jefferson
Barracks, to repair to Fort Armstrong wdth the sixth regiment under his
command.
The call of the Governor for mounted militia was answered by more
than twice the number required, which the Governor, however, did not feel
at liberty to refuse. They rendezvoused at Beardstown, where they were
speedily organized under command of Hon. Joseph Duncan, the member
of Congress, as Brigadier General, and marched immediately for Rock
Island.
On the 7th of June, 1831, General Gaines, who had arrived a short
time before at Fort Armstrong, ordered the Indians to leave Rock River
and remove to the west side of the Mississijjpi^ a large number of them be-
ing present in council. That council was composed of General Gaines, the
oflicers of the Sixth Regiment, the oflScers of the garrison, the citizens, and
Keokuk and the friendly Indians. Says an eye wutness: "Black Hawk,
with seventy-five or one hundred warriors, nicely dressed and painted, drew
near. When within about a hundred yards of the council-house they com-
menced singing in a very loud voice, which seemed to alarm Keokuk and
his party so much that they left in great haste. Those who understood the
Indians best, thought from their singing and their manner, that there would
124 HISTOKY OF HOCK 1SLAJST5 COtTNTf.
be a general massacre." Xo violence, however, was attempted. Diirino'
the several interviews, Black Hawk and his party did not positively refuse
to leave Ruck Kiver, but the conclusion i-eached by General Gaines was that
tliev would fio-ht before thev would mve ui> their village.
On the 25th of June, Governor Keynolds and General Duncan reached
Hock River with 1,600 mounted volunteers. On the following dav General
Gaines left Fort Armstrong with ten companies of United States infantry,
two pieces of artillery, and Captain Pike's company of Rock River Rangers,
and proceeded to the Indian village on Rock River for the purpose of driving
the Indians olf. General Duncan marched up from Andalusia, where thei-e
^had been a block house erected by order of General Gaines. The Indian
town was found evacuated, the Indians havincj crossed the river durino- the
night. The armies of both generals marched to Fort Armstrong, glad, no
doubt, to escape an effusion of blood. Governor Reynolds, in his Life and
Times, speaks on this point thus: "Not a single good and intelligent man in
the State desired a collision with an insignificant and infatuated band of In-
dians; but at the same time the peaceable citizens, residing on their own
lands, must be protected from the assaults of a contemptible and ignorant
foe, as well as from an enemy of a different character."
The reti-eating Indians were peremptorily summoned to Fort Arm-
strong to make a treaty of peaceful surrender of their lands. They came
somewhat reluctantly, and a treaty was agreed upon on the 10th of June,
1S31. This treatv was siojned bv Maior General Gaines and Governor
Reynolds on the part of the United States, and by Black Hawk, Pasliapaho
and others, on the part of the Indians of the British Band. It stipulated
a lasting peace, and that the British Band should immediately remove west
of the Mississippi, and not return without the express permission of the
government of the United States or of the State of Illinois.
On the 2d of July, Captain Pike's company of Rock River Rangers
was mustered out of service, as all fears of the Indians had now vanished.
But alas for the certitude of Indian treaties !— at least for treaties made with
Indians so perfidious as were Black Hawk and his warrio.rs. On the 30tli
of June, thirty chiefs of this band had come into the council at Fort Arm-
strong and agreed to remain west of the Mississippi, and yet the next year
Black Hawk led a large force into Illinois, ascending Rock River in canoes
and necessitating two vigorous campaigns before he could be driven from
the State.
After the Indians had been driven to the west side of the river, their
condition was no doubt deplorable; many of them actually died of hunger;
for they had left their cornfields before the time of harvest. Their famish-
ing condition, and the indignities which some of them suffered at the hands
of the whites, when hunger had driven them to recross the river in the
night, to plunder a few ears of corn from their deserted fields, no doubt ex-
as^jerated the animosity of Black Hawk, and induced him to hasten to vio-
late the treaty he had made.
At all events, early in the spring of 1832, he returned with his band
and with his women and children in canoes, and ascended Rock River, for
the purpose of regaining his lost territory. His M-arriors numbered about
two hundred. Brigadier-General Atkinson, at this time in command of
Fort Armstrong, sent a message after Black Hawk, to return and recross the
Mississip])i, but the sullen old chief deigned him no reply, and proceeded
on up to Prophetstown. Another message was sent with no better success.
HISTOKT OF EOCK ISLAIST) COUNTY. 125
The preparation to meet this invasion of the State was more formidable
than that of tlie year preceding. General Atkinson addressed a letter to
Governor lleynolds, asking for assistance, as his force of regulars at the
foi't was insnthcient to meet the emergency. In response to this request
about two thousand volunteered and were organized into four regiments, a
spy battalion, and an odd battalion. They were officered as follows: Colonel
IJe Witt commanded the first regiment; Fry, the second; Thomas, the third;
and Thompson, the fourth. Thonuis James was Major of the odd battalion;
Samuel AVhiteside, Brigadier General, and James D. Henry, Major of the
spy battalion. Governor lleynolds issued orders to every county in the
State to levy and organize in the whole at least five thousand volunteers, to
be ready to march at a moment's warning. As the war progressed slowly,
this ])recaQtion turned out well for the second campaign.
The army under General Whiteside marched to the mouth of Kock
River, where General Atkinson received the volunteei's into the United
States service and assumed the command. It was soon ascertained that
Black Hawk and his warriors were still up Rock River. The army, under
order of General Atkinson, alter receiving provisions, commenced its march
up the river on the 9th of May in pursuit of the enemy.
It is not our purpose here to pursue the history of the Black Hawk
war any further than it has relation to Rock Island county. The details of
the oro^anization, disbandments and reoro-anization of the volunteers, the
marches and counter-marches in pursuit of the enemy through an unknown
wilderness, the perils and hardships endured in encounters with roving and
lurking l)ands of Indians, the battles and the losses on both sides, would fill
a volume. The principal engagements were at Stillman's Run, May 18,
1832; PeRatonica, June 24; Wisconsin Heights, July 21; and the battle
of Bad Axe, which closed the M-ar, August 2. The Indians fled before their
pursuers, crossing over the Wisconsin River, which they descended to the
Mississippi, and thence up to the .scene of the last battle, where they en-
countered a gun-boat in front (jf them and a victorious army in their rear,
and were cut to pieces and effectually conquered, August 2, 1832. Black
Hawk fled, but was returned by Fottawatamie chiefs to- Prairie du Cliien,
where he was given up to the United States authorities. He was sent to
Washington and was a prisoner some time at Fortress Monroe. He re-
turned to the West, making a tour of the eastern cities, and died at the Sac
and Fox Agency, Iowa, October 3, 1838.
ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNTY.
Rock Island County prior to its organization was included in the juris-
diction of Jo Daviess County. Its judicial administration was performed
by a few justices of the peace.
In 1833 the Legislature passed an act declaring that all the territory
eml)raced within the following boundaries, to wit : Beginning in the middle
of the channel of the Mississijipi River, on the north line of township 15
north, and west of the fourth principal meridian ; thence running east-
ward ly on said line to the fourth principal meridian; thence north to the
middle of the channel of Rock River; thence up the middle of said channel
to the Marias d'Ogee slough ; thence along the middle of said slough to the
middle of the channel of the Mississippi River ; thence down along the
126 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
middle of said channel to the place of beginning, should be erected into a
county, to be known by the name of Rock Island.
In pursuance of the provisions of this act, due notice was given to the
legal voters of said county, to meet at the house of John Barrell, in Farn-
hamsburg, on Monday, the 5th day of July, 1833, to elect three County
Commissioners, one SheriiF and one Coroner, three Justices of the Peace,
and three Constables. Accordingly thev met, and oro'anized bv choosing
Joseph Danforth, Joel AVells, Sr., and AVm. II. Simms, Judges, and Joseph
Conwaj" and W. Thompson, Clerks. Sixty-five votes were cast. George
W. Harlan, John W. Spencer and Col. George Davenport were elected
County Commissioners ; Benjamin F. Pike, Sheriff ; Levi AYells, Coroner ;
George W. Harlan, J. B. Patterson and Joel Wells, Jr., Justices of
the Peace ; George Y. Miller, Huntington Wells and Edward Corbin,
Constables.
On the Sth of July, 1833, the County Commissioners met at John
Barren's, and organized, by choosing Joseph Conway, Clerk. Joseph Wells,
Sr., was appointed Treasurer and Assessor. As the county seat had not
been fixed upon, the Court ordered that elections and courts be held at the
house of John Barrell, in Farnhamsburg.
At the March term, 1831, Asaph Wells and Joel Wells, Jr., were
appointed Supervisors of Roads.
A petition was sent to the Postmaster General, and made a matter of
record, requesting that a post-office be established at the court house (John
Barren's), and that Joseph Conway be appointed postmaster. The petition
was atterwards granted. The reason for this M'as, that the settlers were
obliged to go to Fort Armstrong for their letters, and in addition to the high
rates of postage — twenty -live cents on each letter — they had to pay their
ferriage, which made letters rather an expensive luxury. Feeling the burden
of this, the settlers petitioned and obtained their first post-office on the main
land in 1834. - ■ x ,.x - ^<: j.'- - ■ ' .' >/
In June, 1834, the County was laid off into two election precincts, viz :
the Upper and the Lower ; the former to commence at the month of the
Marias d'Ogee slough, and continue as low^ down as Henry MclS^eaFs house,
the election to be held at the house of Walter Phillips ; the latter com-
mencing at Henry McXeaPs, and to continue down as low as the County
line, the election to be held at Farnhamsburg, at the house owned by
Davenport and Farnham. The Judges appointed in the first precinct were
Asaph Wells, James Haskell and Thomas L. Galpin ; in the second, Joel
AVells, Sr., William Brasliar and William Carr.
THE SEAT OF JUSTICE.
An act of the Legislature establishing a permanent seat of justice for
Rock Island County, was passed in the winter of 1834-5. It appointed the
following named persons Commissioners to locate the same, viz : AVilliam
Bennet, Peter Butler and John G. Sanborn. In June, 1835, they proceeded
to select the town of Stephenson, which has remained the county seat ever
since, although the names of both the old places have long since been
absorbed in the corporation of Rock Island,
When Stephenson was selected as the county seat, it was a town only
in prospect. It had not yet been laid out. The Commissioners made their
report on the 8th of June, 1835, and it was "ordered that Charles R. Ben-
net be appointed to survey the town of Stephenson, in Rock Island County,
HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 127
as soon as practicable." It was further " ordered that one-third of the town
h>ts be offered for sale on the 11th day of July next, and that the same be
published three times in the -St. Louis Republican, the Alton Spectator,
X\\e Nortliioestei'n Gazette and the Galena Arlvertise7\^^
The town of Stephenson was laid out and the ])lat recorded Jnlv 10,
1835, Charles II. Bennet, surveyor. The plat bears the certificate of Joseph
Conway, County Commissioners' Clerk. It comprised twenty blocks
besides the public square on which the County Court House now stands.
The lots were laid out 8U feet front by 150 feet deep. The northwest frac-
tional quarter of section 35, containing 61.95 acres, on which the town of
Stephenson was laid out, was entered by the County Commissioners, Col.
George Davenport, John W. Spencer and John Vanatta, for purposes of a
county seat, May 11, 183(5. The Land Ofhce for this district was then at
Galena.
On the 7th of September, 1835, it was " ordered that Joseph Conway
be authorized to get two seals, one for the Circuit Court of Rock Island
County, and one for the County Commissioners' Court of Rock Island
County, the device to be a sheaf of wheat and a plongh."
By act of the County Commissioners, the courts were removed from
Farnhamsburg to Stephenson in November, 1835.
The Court ordered a tax of one-half per cent, to be levied " on slaves
or indentured negro or mulatto servants, pleasure carriages, distilleries,
horses, mules, cattle, watches and their appendages, and on household furni-
ture, clocks, wagons, carts, sheep and town lots."
The reference to slaves in the above reminds us that, in those days,
some of the officers at the garrison of Fort Armstrong held slaves or
'* indentured negro servants." This custom, though not sanctioned by the
constitution and laws of the state of Illinois, was admitted under the old
territorial laws, enacted when Illinois was a part of the Territory of Indiana.
Laws were then enacted permitting slaves to be introduced as " indentured
servants," and under these laws many were admitted into the Territory. In
1810, there were 168 slaves in Illinois ; in 1820, they had increased to 917;
in 1830, they had decreased to 746. About this time Dred Scott was
brought to Fort Armstrong, and was kept as a slave or indentured servant
by Dr. Emmersoii, surgeon of the garrison. When the fort was evacuated
in 1836, he went with the troops to Fort Snelling, and there proceedings
were instituted which resulted in the celebrated " Dred Scott Decision " of
the Supreme Court of the United States. Scott died in Davenport in 1843.
In 1829 a number of slaves were held for a short time in Rock Island
County, on a plantation just above Moline. A man whose name I have not
been able to ascertain, came here from Louisiana with about seventy-five
slaves. His purpose in bringing them here was to give them their freedom
and settle them on land in this section ; but they preferred to return to
Louisiana, and did eo, after remaining here about a year.
At the December term of the County Commissioners' Court, in 1834,
the sheriff, Benjamin F. Pike, reported the tax collections of the County to
be $53.72^ cents. He paid into tiie treasury $49.50, and kept the balance
for commission and expenses.
COUNTY BUILDINGS.
John BarrelFs house in Farnhamsburg, where the first county business
was transacted, and which was court house, post-office and hotel, was the
128 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
first that was built on the main land in this part of Illinois. It was built
bj Davenport and Farnham, in 1826.
First Jail. — The first jail in Stephenson was built in 1836. The con-
tract for buildino- it was given to John AV. Spencer, October 20, 1835. It
was finished and delivered over to the County, June 10, 1836. This jail
was originally a hewed log building, two stories high and twenty-two feet
square. The brick portion of the structure, afterwards added, was built bj
Daniel Doty, in 1839. He employed W. H. Sage and J. M. Bellows to lay
the brick. It stood on lot Xo. i^, in block No. 15, in the old town, till it
was sold to a German, who converted the brick part of it into a residence.
It was in this building that the murdei-ers of Col. Davenport were con-
fined, and from wliich they were led forth to expiate their crimes upon the
gallows on the morning of October 29, 1815. Birch and Baxter were also
confined here; the former took a change of venue to Warren County, where
he broke jail and escaped. Baxter escaped the gallow^s on the ground of
having had no willtul intention to take the life of his benefactor; for while
he laid the plot for the robbery of Col. Davenport's house and planned with
the robbers to be ready to enter it on that memoral)]e Fourth of July, he
did it thinking that the house would be left alone. But in that he was dis-
a]3pointed; all the family had gone to the celebration except Col. Daven-
port. When the robbers entered they unexpectedly found him in the house,
and to make sure of escaping with their plunder, murdered him. Baxter
was sentenced to the penitentiary for life, but was afterwards pardoned out
and left the country.
The Court House. — The first step towards the erection of the present
Court House was taken in April, 1836, when a contract was entered into
with Jonah H. Case to furnish 200,000 bricks at eight dollars a thousand.
In June the contract was let for the building to Samuel Smith for $10,500,
to be completed December 1, 1837. The luiilding is a square brick struc-
ture, two stories high with a central tower or cupola, and was a very credit-
able edifice for the county considering the time'it was built. It stands on
the square reserved for that purpose when the town was laid out. and which
at no very distant day will, in all probabilit}', be ornamented with a more
elegant and costly temple of justice. If the walls of that old court house-
could relate the transactions and events which have transpired within them
during the forty years they have been standing, it would be a history worth
recording.
The new jail building, containing the Circuit Clerk's, Recorder's and
County Clerk's oflices, and the Sheriffs residence, Avas built in 1857. It is
a substantial structure of brick and stone, and cost the county about
$60,000.
first ferries.
In lookinof over the records we find that licenses for ferries were granted
as follows: To George Davenport and Joshua Vanruft, for a feriy across
Eock River, March, 1831; at the same date to George Davenport for a
ferry across the Slough, and to Rinnali Wells for a ferry also across Rock
River.
Jonah H. Case. Antoine Le Claire and W. F. Brashar were granted a
license to run a ferry across the Mississippi to the loM'a shore, in March,
1835.
(^/ffyrLjjjc
MAYOR OF MOLINE
HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 131
Nathaniel Belcher was granted a license to establish a ferry across the
Mississippi at Port Byron, in March, 1837.
In October, 1837, a ferry feud had arisen; John Wilson, owner of the
main terry between Stephenson and the Iowa shore, made an application to
the county commissioners for an '' order vacating Henry Powers' ferry."
The order was granted in 1838 '' for the insufRciency of his boats, the want
of hands, and for ferrying beyond his limits."
FIRST HOTELS.
The records also furnish the following respecting the first licenses for
hotels: To Jonah H. Case, July, 1833. His tavern was the first licensed
within the corporate limits of iiock Island, though travelers had been kept
at Barren's house in Farnhamsburg.
In June, 1836, Jonathan Buffnm was licensed to keep a tavern in
Stephenson. At the same session of the court, a tavern license was also
granted to II. Powers & Co., who built the old Rock Island House, which
was torn down in 1875, to make room for the present commodious brick
structure — the Rock Island House, having been in existence as a hotel for
over forty years.
In issuing their licenses the county commissioners fixed the prices for
all kinds of liquors sold, and the rates of fare both " for man and beast."
FIRST MARRIAGES,
The first marriage solemnized in the county, so far as the records show,
was by John W. Spencer, one of the county commissioners, the parties be-
in^ James L. Burtis and Angeline Beardsley. The license was issued July
13, 1833, and the marriage ceremony immediately followed.
The second license was issued to Benjamin Goble and Barbary Yandrufi",
August 22, 1833. Mr. Goble still lives on Vandruff^s Island.
The third was issued April 1, 1834, to Adrian H. Davenport and Har-
riet Sibley, who were married the same day by Col. George Davenport,
county commissioner.
For the first seven years of the county's legal existence, the issue of
marriage licenses stood as follows: In 1833, two; in 1834, three; in 1835,
six; in 1836, twenty-one; in 1837, eleven; in 1838, twenty-three; in 1839,
twenty-eight; in 1840, thirty-three. Now they average over one for every
day in the year, the total number for forty-three years being 9,679, an aver-
age of ^9j5 yearly for the period covered.
George L. Davenport, Esq., now residing in the city of Davenport, was
the first white child born in this section of country. He was born on the
island in 1817, and is the eldest son of Col. George Davenport.
THE CIRCUIT COURT.
On the 28th day of April, 1834, being the fourth Monday in said
month, Hon. Richard* M. Young, to whom had been allotted the Fifth Ju-
dicial Circuit of Illinois, appeared at the house of John Barrell, in Rock
Island County, and took his seat; whereupon a Circuit Court was held for
said county of Rock Island. The following were the officers of the court:
Richard M. Young, Judge; Joseph Conway, Clerk; Benjamin F. Pike,
Sheriff", and Thomas Ford, State's Attorney.
10
132 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COTJNTT.
The Fifth Judicial Circuit then comprised the counties of Cook, La-
Sulle, Putnam, Peoria, Fulton, Schuyler, Adams, Hancock, McDonough,
Knox', Warren, Jo Daviess, Mercer, Henry and Rock Island.
First Grand Jury. — The first Grand Jury was empanneled in April,
1834, and consisted nf the following named persons: Joel "Wells, Jr., fore-
mai.; Pobert Simms, William Carr, AVilliam T. Brashar, Calvin Spencer,
Henry McXeal, James L. Burtis, S. Burtis, Sr., James H. Coleman, John
D. Eichy, Martin W. Smith, Charles H. Simpson, Henry Watchtler, Nathan
Smith, iioswell H. Spencer, William Thompson, and Eliphalet T. Cook.
First Petit Jury. — Appointed at a special term of the County Com-
missioners' Court, preparatory to the first session of the Circuit Court:
James Thompson, W, Upham, Benjamin Peeler, Pleasant Peeler, John
Yanatta, John Yanwinkle, William Porter, John F. Griflin, Joel Wells,
Sr., John McMurtry, James Harbell, Thomas Davis, John Xetf, AV alter
Phillips, H. E. W, East, Marmaduke S. Davenport, Baptiste L. Braugh,
Phillip Hambaugh, Antoine Gokey, Lambert Luphierre, M. Ferguson,
James Cruse, and Messrs. Barton and Wolf.
Early Attorneys. — Among the attorneys who practiced in the first
courts, we find the names of Thomas Ford, J. Turney, William Smith, G.
W. P. Maxwell, J. M. Strode, Cyrus Walker, and Benjamin Mills. Added
to this list in 1835, we find O. H. Browning, of Quincy, and Judge James
Grant, of Davenport; and later, the names of Southwick, Reynolds, Philleo,
McGee, Eneas, and Ilamstead; and later still, those of Curtis, R. J. Har-
vey, and J udge J. Wilson Drury, who was admitted to the bar here and
began practice April 1, 1839.
County Official Register.
Under this head we give a summary record of the principal officers
who have served the county from its organization in 1833 to the present
time.
county C0M]inSSI0NERS.
1833. — George Davenport, John W. Spencer, George W. Harlan.
At the next election the following named were chosen: George Daven-
port, John W. Spencer, John Yanatta.
May 5, 1836, John S. Miller was elected in the place of John Yanatta,
resigned.
On the first Monday in August, 1836, the following were elected: John
W. Spencer, John S. Miller, Lucius Wells.
On the first Monday in August, 1838, the election was as follows:
Nathaniel Belcher, Jacob Coleman, Lemuel Andrews.
On the first Monday in August, 1810, Adolphus Dunlap was elected
in place of Jacob Coleman.
On the first Monday in August, 1811, John R. Taylor was elected in
place of Nathaniel Belcher.
HISTOBY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 133
On the first JVIonclaj in August, 1842, George S. Moore was elected in
place of Lemuel Andrews.
On the first Monday in August, 18-13, John Kistler was elected in place
of Adolphus Dunhip.
On the first Monday in August, 1814, William L. Lee was elected in
place of John 11. Taylor.
On the first Monday in August, 1845, Medad "W". Wright was elected
in place of George S. Moore.
On the first Monday in August, 1846, Samuel Sloan was elected in
place of John Kistler.
On the first Monday in August, 1847, Jacob Starr was elected in place
of William L. Lee.
On the first Monday in August, 1848, T. C. Temple was elected in
place ot M. W. Wright. And that was the end of the County Commis-
sioners.
PROBATE JUSTICES.
Co-existent with the County Commissioner system under the Consti-
tution of 1818, were the Probate Justices, who attended to all probate
business and the settlement of wills and estates. This office was held by
Harmon G.. Reynolds from November, 1837 (the earliest record to be found),
till September, 1847. H-; was succeeded by Ira O. Wilkinson, who held to
December, 1849, when the new constitution took efifect, and established a
County Court, .composed of a County Judge and two Associates.
COUNTY JUDGES AND ASSOCIATES.
The Constitution of 1848 provided that in counties not adopting town-
ship organization, the county business should be transacted by a board,
consisting of a County. Judge and two Associate Justices. These three
officers had equal voice in county matters, but the associates had nothing
whatever to do in probate business. The first board, elected November 6,
1849, was as follows : John W. Spencer, County Judge ; T. J. Robinson
and James Weaverling, Associate Justices.
November 6, 1852, William Bailey was elected County Judge, in place
of John W. Spencer, resigned.
At the election in November, 1853, the following board was elected :
John M. Gould, County Judge ; George E. Holmes and John Kistler,
Associate Justices.
These gentlemen held the office till April, 1859, when the system under
which they acted was superceded by township organization. This, however,
did not abrogate the county judgeship, which still continues an office under
the new constitution for the transaction of probate businesss.
COUNTY JUDGES.
Judge Gould continued in office till the end of his term, of four years,
November, 1857.
In November, 1857, Cornelius Lynde was elected and served four years,
to November, 186L
In November, 1861, Joseph B, Panforth, Sr., was elected and served
four years, to November, 1865,
134
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
In November, 1865, John M. Wilson was elected and served till his
death, in the winter of 1871.
In April, 1871, S. S. Guver was elected to fill the unexpired term of
John M. Wilson, deceased.
In Xovember, 1873, S. S. Guyer was re-elected, and is the present
County Judge.
BOAKD OF SUPERVISORS.
The first Board of Supervisors was organized June 29, 1857. We have
not space for the full boards for twenty years, but give the list of chairmen
to the present time, as follows :
M. Marshall, Eock Island.
S. Ilobart, Port Byron.
S. Ilobart, Fort Byron,
J. Robinson, Rock Island.
J. Robinson, Rock Island.
1862— S. AV. Wheelock, Moline.
1863— S. W. Wheelock, Moline.
1861 — J. Q. Wynkoop, Cordova.
) — B. H. Kimball, Rock Island.
1857— R.
1858— D.
1859 -D.
1860— T.
1861— T.
1866 — Charles Atkinson, Moline.
1867 — J. L. Berkins, Cordova.
1868 — J. L. Perkins, Cordova.
1869— E. H. Johnson, Port Byron.
1870 — James W. Ballard, Andalusia.
1871 — John Bufi'um, Andalusia.
1872 — R. M. Greuell, Cordova.
1873-6— R. M. Grenell, Cordova.
1877 — John Buftum, Andalusia,
COUNTY TREASURERS.
Joel Wells, from 1833 to 1836; Patrick Gregg, from 1836 to 1813 ;
JSTathaniel Belcher, from 1843 to 1845 ; D. J. Lloyd, appointed May, 1845,
vice Belcher, resigned ; Nathaniel Belcher, elected August, 1845, and held
to 1847 ; William Bell, from 1847 to 1849 ; William Holloway, from 1849
to 1851 ; A. K. Philleo, from 1851 to 1853 ; Robert T. Shaw, from 1853 to
1857 ; Z. Cook, from 1857 to 1859 ; A. L. Wait, from 1859 to 1865 ; H. F.
Thomas, from 1S65 to 1869; David O. Reid, from 1869 to 1873; Samuel
R. Porter, from ls73 to 1877.
COUNTY CLERKS.
Joseph Conway, from 1833 to 1843; Samuel Brown, from 1843 to
1844; Wm. Yandever, from 1844 to 1847; Jeremiah Chamberlain, from
1847 to 1849; Joseph Conet, from 1849 to 1853; A. M. Loop, from No-
vember, 1853 to 1854 — resigned; J. B. Hawley, appointed by County Com-
missioners, served till January, 1855; elected January, 1855, and served
till December, 1865; James M. Beardsley, from December 5, 1865, to
December 3,
1873; John Y. Cook, from 1873 to 1877.
SHERIFFS.
1833— Benjamin F. Pike.
1835 — Michael Bartlett.
1837 — Charles Fames.
1839— Lucius Wells.
1841 — Lemuel Andrews.
1843 — Lemuel Andrews.
1845 — Lemuel Andrews.
1847 — Samuel S. Guyer.
1849— Samuel S. Guver.
1851— T. B. Gorton."'
1853— A. F. Swander.
1855— T. B. Gorton.
1857 — E. M. Beardsley.
1859— M. D. Merrill.
History oii* EodK island couNfV* 135
1861— David Hawes.
1863— C. A. McLaughlin.
1865— M. D. Merrill.
1867— Jolm Peetz.
1869— William Drurj.
1871— William Payne.
1873 — August Hussing.
1875 — Josiali L. Perkins,
1877 — Josiali L. Perkins.
COUNTY SCHOOL COMMISSIONEES.
Eliphalet Cook, 1837; Joel Thompson, 1840; Miles W. Conwav,"'1841
to 1846; S. L. Brettan, 1846; A. F. Cutler, 1847 to 1850; M. B. Oshorn,
1850 to 1853; J. W. Churchill, 1853 to 1854; George W. Pleasant, 1854 to
1857; R W. Grenell, 185T to 1860; C. M. Hardy, 1860 to 1863; William
II. Gest, 1863 to 1869; M. M. Sturgeon, 1869 to 1877.
CIRCUIT JUDGES.
Richard M. Young, 1834; Sidney Breese, 1835; Thomas Ford, 1836;
Dan. Stone, 1837; Thomas C. Brown, 1841; Benjamin P. Sheldon, 1849;
Wm. Kellogg, 1850; Ira O. Wilkinson, 1851; H. M. A\^ead, May term,
1853; Ira O. Wilkinson, November term, 1853, and till 1855; Onslow
Peters, 1855; J. Wilson Drury, March and June terms, 1856; Benjamin
P. Sheldon, November term, 1856; J. Wilson Drury, 1857; John K. Howe,
1860; Ira O. Wilkinson, 1861; George W. Pleasant, present Judge, 1867.
CIRCUIT CLERKS.
1834 — Joseph Conway.
1849— Fi-azer Wilson.
1857 — Quincy McNeal.
1861— E. H. Bowman
1865— Samuel P. Hodges.
1872— George D. Gould
1876 — LeviF. Harson.
STATES ATTORNEYS.
Thomas Ford, 1834; James Grant, 1835; Edward Soiithwick, 1837;
Shelton S. ^Jall, 1840; Wm. Kellogg, acting as States Attorney for Shelton
S. Hall, 1841; Shelton S. Hall, 1842; Joseph B. Welb, 1843; Wm. Turner,
1845; Harmon G. Reynolds, j-^rc tem.,hj appointment, 1850; Henry B.
Stillman, 1851; Wm. F. Miller, 1853; George W. Tle'dsant, pro tern., June
term, 1856; Ira O. Wilkinson, pro tern., November term, 1856; John B.
Hawley, 1857; Charles C. Wilson, 1865; O. R. Mock, 1868; E. E. Par-
menter, 1872 and 1876, present States Attorney.
ROCK ISLAND ARMORY AND ARSENAL,
The movement for the establishment of a Western Arsenal on Rock
Island was begun as early as 1839, in which year it was made the object of
a special survey and the subject of a report to the War Department, by
Major Bell, of the Ordnance Department, as a feasil)le and desirable loca-
tion. In 1843 its advantages for that purpose were reported to Congress
by a Commissioner appointed by the President under the provisions of an
act of Congress approved September 9, 1841, At a later date it was also
the subject of a recommendation to the Government for the same public
use.
V
l36 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
It was not until the summer of 1861 tliat the initial step was taken by
the citizens of Rock Island looking to the accomplishment of this object.
On the first day of July, of that year, a petition addressed to the Senators
and representatives in Congress was drawn up by the following committee
of the citizens of Rock Island, viz.: ^. B. Buford, J. Wilson Drury, Ira O.
AVilkinson, Ben. Harper, Reuben Hatch, George Mi.xter, J. B. Danforth,
Jr., and P. L. Cable, asking Congress to establish a National Armory and
Arsenal on Rock Island, and setting forth the special advantages of the site
for such an establishment.
By the action of these gentlemen another committee of leading citizens
of the three cities. Rock Island, Moline and Davenport, was appointed, con-
sisting of the following named persons: Ira O. Wilkinson, N. B. Buford, H.
C. Connelly, J. Wilson Drury and Bailey Davenport, of Rock Island; W.
H. F. Guriey, George L. Davenport and G. M. French, of Davenport: and
C. Atkinson and P. R. Reed, of Moline. These gentlemen memorialized
Congress in an ably prepared pamphlet, with a map of this locality, upon
the claims and advantages of Rock Island as the site for the proposed West-
ern Arsenal d^nd Armory.
This memorial sets forth that a new Armory and Arsenal, for the man-
ufacture, safe keeping and distribution of arms and munitions of war, are of
pressing national necessity, demanded alike by the present wants and future
requirements of the government, and that the preponderating growth of the
Northwest, as well as the absence of any such establishment within its
limits, indicate that such an Armory should be located upon the upper Mis-
sissippi. Coming directly to the claims of Rock Island, the memorialists
say: " Believing that Rock Island, in the State of Illinois, in the centrality
and safetv of its geographical j^osition, the facilities it affords for transporta-
tion to and from other parts of the country, the cheapness and abundance
of its motive power and the materials used in the manufacture of arms, in
the supplv and cheapness of labor and food, in the healthfulness, spacious-
ness and general eligibility of the site, and the possession and ownership
thereof by the government free of cost or expense — enjoys advantages equal,
if not superior, to those possessed by any other place in the Northwest for
the location of such an establishment — your memorialists would respectfully
ask your attention to a brief notice of these advantages.'" The advantages
are set forth in the ten or twelve pages which follow with great force and
cogencv of argument. In this document we find a report of the action of
the Iowa Legislature and of the authorities of Illinois on the subject, and a
certificate of the government agent in charge of the Island.
JOINT RESOLUTIONS OF THE IOWA LEGISLATURE.
'■''Be it Resolved ly the Senate and House of Representatives of the
State of loxoa^ That the Senators in Congress from this State be requested
to use their utmost exertions to procure the establishment, at the earliest
possible time, by the government of the United States, of an Arsenal and
Armory, for the distribution of arms to the States of the Northwest, on the
island of Rock Island, in the State of Illinois.
"-Resolved, That the Secretary of State be requested to forward to each
of the Senators and Representatives in Congress a copy of these reso-
lutions."
Approved March 24, 1861.
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 137
No session of the Legislature of Illinois had been held immediately
prior to this action, but Governor Yates and the other State officers, both
civil and military, addressed a letter to the Secretary of War, urging the
location of the Armory upon Kock Island.
CERTIFICATE FROM THE GOVERNMENT AGENT.
" I, T. J. Pickett, Government Agent for the island of Rock Island,
hereby certify that the lands owned by the government on said island are
free from the claims of squatters, and that the only occupants thereon are
eight in number, who hold leases under and acknowledge themselves tenants
of said government, in which lease it is specifically agreed that the lessors
are to vacate the premises in thirty days from the date of receiving notice
requiring them to leave. T. J. Pickett.
'^Kock Island, III, Oct. 25, 1861. Government Agent."
Copies of the above memorial were freely distributed among the mem-
bers of Congress and laid on the desk of every Senator and Pepresentative.
An act of Congress providing for the Arsenal and Armory, and making an
appropriation of $100,000, was passed July 1 L, 1862. In May of the fol-
lowing year a commission, composed of Major F. D. Callander, Major C.
P. Kingsbury and Captain F. J. Treadwell, was sent by the Ordnance
Department to locate the proposed Arsenal building on Rock Island. Sitps
also for magazines on the island were recommended by the commission.
The report was adopted, and Major Kingsbury was ordered to take charge
of the work of construction. He arrived in August, 1863, and on the 3d
day of September broke ground for the government building at the lower
end of the island.
From an article prepared by Captain L. M. Haverstick, and published
in the Chicago I nter-Ocean, we (piote the following, with a few changes
adapting it to our purpose:
" An arsenal merely ' for the storage and repair of arms ' was not what
the Ordnance Department contemplated, nor what the country needed at
Rock Island. Therefore in August, 1865, General T. J. Rodman was
assigned to the command of the island, with instructions to prepare plans
for an armorj^ and arsenal combined, where small arms and other munitions
of war could be manufactured, as well as repaired and stored. The great
scientific knowledge and long experience of General Rodman peculiarly
fitted him for this work, and the result was an elaborate plan, equal to the
wants and interests of the country."
GENERAL RODMAN 's PLANS
were submitted to Congress during the session of 1865^ and approved. An
appropriation was made to begin work on the new buildings; and from that
time forward steady progress has been made towards their completion.
A portion of the island had been sold under a special act of Congress.
The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company had located their
track across the island and built upon its banks the abutments for their
bridgi;s. When the government decided to utilize the island for a perma-
nent and extensive manufacturing depot, it was found necessary to buy out
the interests of the private parties and of the railroad company. A com-
138 HISTOET OF ROCK ISLA]SrD COUNTY.
mission, consisting of General J. M. Scofield, Selden. M. Chiircli and Jas.
Barnes, was appointed to appraise the lands on the island owned bj individ-
uals. An act of Congress approved June 27, 1866, appropriated the money
necessary to buy out their claims, authorized the relocation of the railroad
'bridge, and provided for compensating the railroad company for changing
its route across the island. The same act made an appropriation to begin
work on the development of the water-power. Under this and subsequent
acts the government united with the railroad company in the erection of
the magniticent iron bridge which now spans the main channel of the river,
sharing in the expense and securing a free wagon way in addition to the
railroad tracks. Thus the dangers and obstructions incident to a railroad
passing over the body of the island were removed, the government and the
public secured safe and ready passage between the island and the Iowa
shore, and by the relocation and widening of the draw, the interests of navi-
gation on the river were greatly subserved. The island is connected with
the Illinois shore by two iron wagon bridges— one at Moline and the other
at the city of Rock Island. The railroad company has an independent iron
bridge across the Illinois channel. These bridges are all of superior strength
and material, and make the island readily accessible from both sides of the
river.
THE PLAN OF THE ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT
Contemplates the erection of live armory and five arsenal workshops, uni-
form in size and dimensions, and each with a corresponding store-house
attached for receiving and issuing the manufactured work, separate build-
ings for filling cartridges and shells, and the necessary magazines for storing
powder and ammunition; also officers' quarters, soldiers' barracks, hospitals,
office, and other buildings common to a military post. The plan includes
an ample reservoir for the supply of water, a thorough system of sewerage,
and the construction of roads and avenues for utilizing and beautifying the
island. The shops will be run by water power, though the buildings and
machinery will be so constructed that steam power may be readily attached
in case of necessity. The shops will each have a front of llU feet; depth,
3<»0 feet; with a court opening from the rear 90 feet wide and 210 feet deep.
This court serves the double purpose of light and ventillation, as well as
for the location of boiler-rooms and smoke-stacks, should steam power be
introduced. Excepting the foundry and forging shops, each of these build-
ings will have two main stories, with high basement and attic. Of ten pro-
posed workshops, six are either completed or in course of construction.
Two are fitted with machinery, and are used for preparing the wood and
iron work for the remaining shops and in the manufacture of the machinery
required for them. These buildings are of the most durable and substan-
tial character. The walls are of heavy Joliet rock, roughly dressed ; the
supporting columns are of iron and stone; the joist, rafters and stairways
of iron; the roof of slate; spouts and gutters of copper; and the ceilings
are formed of successive arches of brick resting on the rim of the iron
joists. Thus, neither noise nor fire can be communicated from one floor to
another. Nothing has been wasted in useless ornament — nothing has been
spared that would add to durability and strength. There are also completed
four sets of permanent officers' quarters; a soldiers' barracks, with ample
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 130
accommodations for 180 men; a post building, comprising rooms for the
quartermaster and commissary departments, guard house and steam lire
engine, and a powder magazine 36 by 80 feet.
AFTER THE WAR
Immense quantities of ordnance stores, both such as had been intended for
our own armies and such as had been captured from the rebels, were shipped
to Rock Island for storage. Much of the confused mass was found unser-
viceable, and was from time to time sold at public auction. It was mostly
purchased by second-hand dealers and by iron founders, though it is said /
that some of the cannon bought by private parties were afterwards sold to ^
South American countries where the art of war has not reached so hio^h a
degree of development as with us. At present two-thirds of the United
States army is supplied with ordnance stores from this arsenal, requiring
frequent and heavy shipments both to and from Rock Island.
"WHAT REMAINS TO BE DONE. ^
According to the plan of the department there yet remains to be con-
structed four of the ten workshops, a hospital, an office building, such store-
houses as may be needed, and a series of laboratories or " filling rooms,"
where the powder is put into the cartridges and shells. It is designed to
construct these laboratories of light iron frames, to which wooden sides and
roofs will be lightly attached, so as to offer little resistance in case of explo-
sion, and thus lessen alike the possible damage and danger. The slightest
shock would knock them to pieces and give the exjiloding powder easy
vent.
An idea may be formed of the completed establisliment when it is
stated that the ten workshops will have an area of thirty-six acres of shop
floor; that it will require 2,000 horse-power to run all the machinery; that
it will require from 7,000 to 10,000 employees to run the sho])s to their full
capacity; that the five armory buildings can turn out 3,000 breech-loading
rifles per day, and the five arsenal buildings a corresponding amount of am-
munition, and the various infantry, cavalry and artillery equipments.
COST OF THE WORKS.,
Buildings such as these, are necessarily costly; but no observant person
can visit the island without being impressed with the strict economy that
pervades every branch of the works. The first study of the officers in
charge is to do the w'ork right; the next is to do it economically. The
wooden l)uildings erected on the island in 1863, M-ere torn down and con-
verted into temporary shops, in which was done much of the iron work and
all of the wood work, such as doors, sash, frames, floors, etc., used in the
erection of the permanent shops, barracks and officers' quarters. The ma-
chinery was subsequently removed from the old shops to the new, and such
additions made to it as will enable the commandant to do still more of the
future work by his mechanics, and at a material saving to the government.
Not only this, but he designs making a considerable portion of the ma-
chinery required to equip the remaining shops, having demonstrated that
he can do so at less cost than to buy from jjrivate manufacturers. In the
140 HISTOKY OT* ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
meantime he is training np a force of skilled mechanics whose experience
may prove serviceable to the government in case an emergency should sud-
denly call the same machinery into active service.
UTILIZING REFUSE AMMUNITION.
Yast piles of unserviceable and obsolete ammunition have been sent to
the island; shot and shell of every possible calibre and of every imaginable
and unimaginable style of construction — shrapnel, grape, canister, and
fraojments of broken cannon. These are beinij recast in the arsenal foun-
dry, and by a small addition of new metal are made to do duty in the iron
columns and stairwavs of the new buildings, and even in the water and
sewer pipes beneath them. The brass and copper bands and plugs found on
the old shells are first carefully removed. These pass into the bronze door-
knobs, sash-pulleys, and various other articles of practical and peaceful
utility. The old gun carriages are new draj's, carts, and stone wagons, la-
boring to build up, not to batter down and destroy.
THE MANY ADVANTAGES OF ROCK ISLAND,
As the site of the future great armorj^ and arsenal of the nation are so ap-
parent to one familiar with the spot that it seems like telling an old story
to recount them. The beautv and healthfulness of the location, its accessi-
bility from all quarters, both by rail and river, and the consequent facility
for shipping to and from either the raw material or its products, the vast
water-power at its side, the rich coal fields at hand to furnish fuel for steam,
the laro^e bodv of skilled workmen in the vicinitv, trained in our various
private manufacturing concerns, of which the government can avail itself
in an emergency, the cheapness of labor and the cheapness of building ma-
terials at this point — these are only a few of the many advantages which
suggest themselves. Xor is it an improbable supposition that the progress
of iron manufacture in the West will, in the course of a few years, establish
smelting furnaces and rolling mills at convenient points, where the splendid
ores of Missouri and Lake Superior will be converted into merchantable
iron as cheaply as it is now done in the iron regions of Pennsylvania.
PERSONAL.
It is due to the memory of the late Gen. T. J. Kodman to say that the
chief credit for originating the plans of the government establishment on
Rock Island, belongs to him, and that in all his efforts to push the great
work, he was supported by the late Gen. Dyer, then chief of the Ordnance
Department. The arduous labors, both mental and ph_ysical, which the task
devolved on him, undoubtedly hastened Gen. Rodman's death. He lived
to see his great work well under way — a work which is a grander monu-
ment than the plain but impressive shaft which marks his tomb on the
island.
Col; D. "W. Flagler, the present commandant, likewise had a difficult
task before him in assuming General Rodman's place. He had to familiar-
ize himself with the plans and details of the work, change and modify where
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 141
an advantage could be gained, and carry it forward in tlieface of a growing
national stringency in finance, and harassed by congressional legislation on
the labor question and other topics affecting the progress of the work.
GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS.
The following are the appropriations which have been made for the va-
rious departments of the government works on the island from the com-
mencement to the present:" 1862, $100,000; 1866, $493,600; 1867, $886,500;
1868, $380,000; 1869, $1,000,000; 1870, $660,000; 1871, $688,000; 1872,
$752,000; 1873, $554,1^0; 1874, $400,1 50; 1875, $309,500; 1877, $136,000;
1878, $155,000 — making a grand total of $6,614,850. This amount has
been expended in the following sums, for the purposes named: Arsenal,
$1,286,500; payment of claims for land, $293,600; development of water-
power, $695,400; store-houses and barracks, $222,500; Rock Island bridge,
$1,136,400; repairs and improvements, $353,000; workshops, $1,885,350;
avenues and streets, $38,000; repairing quarters, $5,000; purchasing and
laying pipe, $21,850; subaltern officers' quarters, $78,750; machinery, tools
and new shops, $192,500; Moline bridge, $100,000; powder magazine,
$15,000. These appropriations and the specific objects to which they have
been applied are given as reported by the War Department, except those of
the two last years — $136,000 for 1877, and $155,000 for 1878 — the specific
objects of which are not mentioned.
ROCK ISLAND MILITARY PRISON.
By order of the "War Department, in July, 1863, Rock Island was made
a military prison for the confinement of Confederate prisoners. During the
same month Capt. Charles A. Reynolds, Assistant Quartermaster United
States Army, arrived, and commenced building a prison and barracks.
The first soldiers for guard duty arrived November 3, 1863. Lieut.-Col.
Schaffner arrived on the 19th of November, and took command. On the 22d
Col. Richard Llenry Rush arrived and took command of the post, and Col. A.
J. Johnson was appointed in charge of the prisoners. The first installment
of prisoners, taken at the battle of Lookout Mountain, arrived from Chat-
tanooga Dec. 3, 1863, and from that time till the close 'of the war a large
number of prisoners were kept under a strong guard upon the island. The
whole number of prisoners confined here was 12,215; the number of deaths
was 1,960. About 500 died of small-pox, a great many of scurvy, and '^—l
others of various diseases, chiefly pneumonia. They were put into rough
boxes and buried in trenches. The corner-posts of the cemetery where
their ashes repose, are composed of cannon taken from the Confederates,
planted with their muzzles in the ground, and, of late, strung around with
chains, forming the enclosure. Within this enclosure sleep nearly 2,000
Confederate dead. At a few of the graves friends of the deceased have
erected plain headstones, and placed on them a few simple and touching
inscriptions. Who cannot feel, while standing in the presence of these
graves of 2,000 misguided men — enemies once, perhaps, but enemies no
longer — the full force of the following words:
142 HigTORT OF EOCK ISLANt) COUNTY.
"The reconciling grave
Swallows distinction first, which made us foes.
Here lurks no treason, here no envy swells,
Here grow no damned grudges, here no storms,
No noise, but silence and eternal sleep."
POST CEMETERY.
There is also near the head of the island a Union soldiers' cemetery,
where 310 graves are enclosed by a neat iron fence. This was, till recently,
one of the'nUtional cemeteries, Ijut has been changed to the Post Cemetery,
and wall hereafter be used only as a burial place for those who die in the
government service at the Arsenal and Armory.
CITY OF ROCK ISLAXD.
The city of R(»ck Island is a well laid-out and substantially built town
containing a population of about 12,000. It is situated on the Illinois side
of the Mississippi Eiver, at the foot of the Upper Rapids, and just below
the western extremity of the island of Rock Island, from which it derives
its name. The situation of the city is one of the most beautiful that can
well be imagined. The blutfs on the Iowa side approach the shore, so that
the city of Davenport lies chiefly on the hillsides and over their summits;
on the Rock Island side they recede to the distance of more than a mile,
leaving a broad and beautiful plain upon which the city is built. This plain
is sufficiently elevated to atford a dry and healthy location, and is bounded
by the river in front, forming a graceful curve southward at the lower end
of the city, and in the rear of the distant hills which form a charming
background to the city plat. On this plain the space is amply sufficient for
a city ot a hundred thousand inhabitants. From almost any point of
observation in this vicinity the views are very fine. They combine a land-
scape of mingled art and nature; the cities of Rock Island, Davenport and
Moline, with their tall spires and smoking factories; the island of Rock
Island in the broad, bright channel of the Mississippi, and connected with
both shores by its magnificent iron bridges. Looking up the river towards
the Island, the bridges, with their piers and spans, are seen sti'etching across
a space of three-quarters of a mile, at the point formerly occupied by old
Fort Armstrong, while in the distance rises the tall smoke-stack of the
Government Works, the Arsenal and Armory, almost hidden in the
trees which in this part of the Island have been preserved, and the grounds
converted into a beautiful sylvan park. Over this property of the Govern-
ment, seen not near encnigh to discern distinctly its stars and stripes, floats
the symbol of the national authority, the United States flag.
The Island, the Arsenal works and grounds, and the wonderful improve-
ments of the water power, constitute the chief points of attraction to visit-
ors at Rock Island.
EARLY HISTORY.
p-ARNHAMSBURG AND STEPHENSON.
The city of Rock Island was preceded by the town of Farnhamsburg,
the first settlement on this side of the river within the present city limito.
(
HISTOEY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. a/\ ^^^ . 143
Here the first house was built by Col. Davenport and lliissell Farnham,
partners in the Indian trade, in 1S26. It stood near the landing from old
Fort Armstron^^, in the vicinity of the present depot of the Chicao^o, Rock
Island and Pacific Railroad, and was a noted place in the early history of
Rock Island Connty. Here the Connty government was formed, the first
elections held, and the first post oflice established; it was the seat of the
Circuit and Connty Courts from 1833 to 1835.
This original seat of jnstice of the Connty was snperseded by the town
of Stephenson, a village laid ont in what is now the lower part of the city
of Rock Island, in 1835. It was laid ont by the Commissioners authorized
by the Legislature to establish the seat of justice for Rock Island County,
and contained the present county grounds, with a portion of the present
county bnildings. Here are still standing many of the earlier buildings
erected by the ])ioneers, and here were inaugurated many of the first insti-
tutions of Rock Island, Stephenson was the cradle of Rock Island, the
nursery of much of that intellectual and social life which has since expanded
into the larger and intenser life of the city. The founder of the first news-
paper here, in 1839, thus speaks of the old town of Stephenson, as it
appeared to him in 181:0: "The inhabitants of the town and its environs
could not be surpassed, if e(pialed, by any city in the West, for men of
intelligence-— courteous and kind in everything. Our judiciary consisted of
Judge Stone, who was very soon superseded by Judge Brown; our bar con-
sisted of Joseph Ivnox, Joseph B. Wells, J. Wilson Drury and H. G. Rey-
nolds; the clerk of the Court was an old bachelor, Joseph Conway, brother
of Miles Conway, who, with a Mr. Cooper, composed the magistracy of the
village; while our medical department was represented by Dr. Gregg alone,
a man eminent in his profession.
"There were three stores in the place, kept by John Meller, Lemuel
Andrews, and a Mr. Kauffraan. Two more came afterwards, viz., Mr. Bond
a.nd Mr. Moore. There was one tinning establishment, Lee & Chamber-
lain's; one saddler's slioj), J. M. Frizzell's; one cabinet maker's and one
gunsmith's shop; three taverns, Mr, Bently's, on the river bank; Bufiune's,
back of the Court House square; and the Rock Island House, on Main
street, kept by A. Yancourt &; Brothers. This was the leading hotel at
that day. There was one restaurant, and one other, called a saloon for the
want of a more appropriate name. One minister of the gospel — Presby-
terian—Rev. Mr. Stewart, preached in a little school-house back of Dr.
Gregg's residence on Main street— our only church, lyceum and town hall.
. . . . The Powers family, Guernseys and old Mr. Yand ruff, who lived on
the island in Rock River, and kept a ferry at the Rapids, and something for
the "inner man," were among the first settlers of Rock Island. There were
but few places of any note above Quinc}^ 111. Where Keokuk now stands,
there was a trading post kept by a half-breed, who sold liquor to the Sac
and Fox Indians, and engaged in to\ving barges over the Rapids with
horses, to Fort Montrose. At the east side of the Mississippi, at the head
of the Rapids, at a place then called "Commerce," was situated a stone
warehouse where passing steamers discharged freight for the surrounding
country. The Mormons had a short time previous been driven out of
Missouri, and they encamped on the west bank of the river, awaiting trans-
portation to the Illinois side to build the city of Nauvoo, and their wagons
and equipage presented the appearance of an army encamj^ed. The town
of Burlington, Iowa, had but few houses. . . . Bloomington, now Musca-
4
144 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
tine, contained about six lionses, and had the appearance of being a very
sickly place, if I could judge from the looks of the citizens who came
aboard the steamer."
This has reference to the summer of 1838, when the writer, Mr. Henry
C. McGrew, came up the river. In all the distance described, from Quincy
to the lead mines at Galena, Stephenson was then the most noted steamboat
landing. Here, for many years, travelers from the " Sangamon Country "
4. and Fort Clark, reached the river on their way to Galena, and the mineral
regions north.
'O
TOWN OF EOCK ISLAKD.
The Town of Rock Island came into being as a new edition of Steph-
enson, enlarged and revised by an Act of the Legislature, passed in March,
1841. This Act changed the name to Rock Island, and incorporated the
latter as a town under a board of nine trustees. The trustees of the old
village held over till the next annual election in September, but a special
election was held on the first Monday in April for four other trustees, who,
together with the five old trustees, constituted the new board. The addi-
tional trustees elected were : John Buford, George W. Lynde, Lemuel
Andrews, and James M. Bellows.
The boundaries of the town, as defined by this act, were made to in-
clude "all that portion of land contained within the limits of the plat of
the town of Stephenson, and all the additions thereto, as of record in the
Recorder's Oftice, in the County of Rock Island." By consulting the re-
cords, we find that the following additions had been made : Thompson &
Wells' Addition, April 5, 1836; Spencer & Case's Addition, May 17, 1836;
and Jones, Gurnsey & Beardsley's, known as the Chicago or Lower Addi-
tion, October 22, 1836. About seventy additions have since been made to
the city, extending its limits to something like four square miles, viz : a
mile and a quarter in average width, by about three and a half miles in
length. Its eastern boundary coincides with the western corporate limits of
the City of Moline, and thus the two cities join each other, and are con-
nected by a street railway, as well as by the regular passenger trains on the
railroads.
THE CITY GOVERNMENT.
The City Government of Rock Island was organized under a new Char-
ter, in 1849, and the following is a complete list of the Mayors from that
date to the present : 1849, Benjamin F, Barrett (Whig); 1850, Joshua H.
Hatch (Whig); 1851, P. A. AVhitaker (Dem.); 1852 and '53, William Friz-
zell(Dem.); 1854, Ben. Harper (Whig); 1855, Benjamin F. Barrett (Whig);
1856, William Bailey (Whig); 1857, Patrick Gregg (Dem.); 1858 and '59,
Thomas J. Buford (Dem.); 1860, Calvin Trusdale (Rep.); 1861, '62, '63,
'64 and '65, Bailey Davenport (Dem.); 1866, Calvin Trusdale ( Rep.);
1867, William Eggleston (Dem.), resigned August 5; 1867, B. H. Kimball
(Dem.) to fill vacancy; 1868, Thomas Murdock (Rep.); 1869, James M.
Buford (Dem.); 1870, Porter Skinner (Dem.); 1871, Elijah Carter (Rep.);
1872, Thomas Murdock (Re]).); 1873, Bailey Davenport (Dem.); .1874,
Thomas Gait (Rep.); 1875, Bailey Davenport (Dem.); 1876, '77 and '78,
William P. Butler (Rep.).
145 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
GROWTH AND BUSINESS OF THE CITY.
Rock Island is an active growino^ citv. For many years lier progress
has been steady and substantial. Within her limits are located the works
of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, the Peoria and Rock Island, the
Rocktbrd, Rock Island and St. Louis, and the Western Union Railroads.
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Company have a large round house
and machine works here, which have brought to the city a large force of
operatives. The following will convey some idea of the general business
of the place: one_woolen_raill, two implement factories, two flouring and
two saw mills, tour steam planing mills, two machine works, one stove
manufacturing company, four carriage and wagon factories, two iron works
and foundries, one glass factory, one establishment for making glue, eleven
hardware firms, ten meat markets, one large brewerj^ eleven merchant tail-
or's stores, fifteen boot and shoe dealers, nine dry goods, twenty-one grocery
stores, six drug stores, ten hotels, three daily, weekly and serai-weekly
newspapers, nine law firms, ten physicians, and seventeen churches.
These and other branches of business are constantly increasing, and
new enterprises being added. Within the past few years some very flne
and substantial business blocks have been erected, and two fine hotel build-
ings — the Harper and Rock Island Houses. These furnish accommodations
for the traveling public unsurpassed in any western city. From a report
made in 1874, it appears that over one hundred buildings had been erected
the year previous; among the more prominent of these may be mentioned
the Star Block, a new planing mill, wagon factory, and a score or more
residences worth from $5,000 to $10,000 each.
ROCK ISLAND MANUFACTURES.
The manufacturing industries of Rock Island are doing as well as those
of any other city, under the reign of the hard times, from which the country
seems to be emerging. Though these are not as numerous, in proportion
to her population, as those of her near neighbor, Moline, still they make a
very handsome showing, and their products have made the name .of Rock
Island familiar in many a household and on many a farm in the far West,
as well as on this side the river.
*
PLOW WORKS.
The Rock Island Plow Works of B. D. Buford & Co. is one of the
leading indusrrial establishments of the city. The manufacture of plows
at this place by B. D. Buford & Co. was commenced as long ago as 1855,
though on a very modest scale as compared with the present large and
flourishing establishment. The popularity of the plows turned out by this
company demanded a constantly increasing production, and a corresponding
increase of capital, and in 1871 the Rock Island Plow Works were incor-
porated as a joint stock company. The buildings of the company now cover
three full blocks, and a^e furnished with all the latest improved machinery,
and all the appliances for the successful prosecution of the business. A
monster steam-engine of 25* > horse-power furnishes the motive power that
drives all the machinery in this great establishment. Over 300 hands are
constantly employed, who, with all the modern labor-saving machinery, are
ltl:6 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
eaabled to turn out an immense number of implements. Over fifty differ-
ent styles of steel plows are manufactured, besides cultiv^ators, harrows,
road "scrapers, etc. Among the plows turned out we may mention the
"Buford Old Ground Plow," with iron and wood beams, with steel blocks
instead of cast-iron, and being made of patent cast-steel are evenly and
perfectly hardened on the face, and the large sizes have the adjnstabie three
horse cfevis ; about thirty varieties are made with slip shares, which are in
duplicate and interchangeable. They also turn out numbers of sulky and
gang plows. The ''Browne" iron sulky plow, which, with the new and im-
portant improvements for 1877, is said to be superior to anything in its
line. It is made entirely of iron and steel, is durable, easily managed by
one lever, and in a moment is set to plow any depth. Among tlie cultiva-
tors is the well known Black Hawk Cultivator, made entirely of wrought-
iron and steel, with open tongue and either high or low hitch. The Defi-
ance is a single tongue low hitch cultivator, similar in construction to the
Black Fawk^ both being combined riding and walking cultivators. They
also manufacture a tongueless cultivator which has many admirers. Their
Gang Plow for four horses does good work, as well in quality as in quantity.
LUMBER MILLS.
The lumber manufacture is a leading industry of Eock Island, and
boasts at least one of the most extensive lumber mills on the river, that of
Messrs. Weyerhauser & Denkman. This mill was established on a small
capital in 1859, and has grown to its present proportions mainly through
the enterprise and energy of its proprietors. The capital invested at the
present time is about $250,000, and 220 hands are employed. The mill is
200 X 80 feet in size, and two stories high, and in addition to the saw-mill
contains lath and shingle mills. The capacity of the saw-mill is 110,000
feet of lumber per day, which would give for last j^ear's product about
24,000,(J00 feet of pine lumber, 2,500,000 shingles, and 3,0(>0,(»(j(» lath. The
value of the productions for 1876 amounted to about 8250,0.00. Lumber,
lath and shingles are shipped to Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and
Texas on the west and south-west, and to Illinois on the east and south-east.
Preparations have been made for a large and active demand for the coming
season.
Iveator k, Go's saw-mill was established in 1870. The mill is a two-story
building 160 x 50 feet in size ; runs double and single circular saws ; one
gang of saws; one edger, planers and moulders. Capital invested, Slo0,000;
employs loO men, and turns out 11,(»(HI,(»00 feet of lumber per annum.^
J. K. Warner, planing mill and fiour mill; commenced the business
in 187-1. The flouring mill is a fine four-story building ^'o x 33 feet in size;
is well appointed; has three run of stones, and is worked to the full capacity
all the time. Both mills are driven by one powerful steam engine. The
planing mill, and sash, door and blind factory, 95x74 feet, is one of the
best arranged and equipped mills west of Chicago. It is fitted with all the
best approved machinery for the manufacture of sash, doors and blinds, and
for planing and dressing lumber. The building is heated throughout with
steam, and is especially ])rotected against fire, being connected with the
Holly Water Works, and supplied with hose that can be turned upon any
portion of the building, at a moment's notice. Some 25 hands are em-
ployed on full time.
M
^=^AJ, \
EX-MAYOR OF MOLINE
HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 149
SAW WORKS.
The Rock Island Saw Works, David Donaldson, proprietor, were es-
tablished in 185T, and have ^rown into very fair proportions. The capital
invested is about $25,000. Ten hands are employed, with an annual pro-
duction of about S35,000. Mr. Donaldson has a well arranged shop 100x50
feet in size, equipped with all the necessary machinery and tools for his
business; is a practical saw-maker himself, and superintends and inspects
all his work before shipment. He manufactures all kinds of mill saws; also
makes a specialty of the manufacture of Star Rockers (meat cutters) and
Western Star Stuffers, used by butchers. This establishment has done a
very satisfactory business during the past year, and the prospects for the
coming year are very flattering.
GLASS WORKS.
The Rock Island Glass Company was incorporated in 1870, with a
capital stock of $100,000. The officers are: W. P. Butler, President; P.
L. Mitchell, Treasurer; II. L. Mitchell, Secretary. These works occupy
about two and a half acres of ground, and are in all respects first class in
their appointment and equipment. They give employment to about 150
hands, with an annual production of 75,000 boxes of window glass, 50 feet
to the box, amounting in value to $180,000. They make a specialty of Gen.
Pleasonton's blue glass for sanitary purposes; also glass shades.
STOVE WORKS.
The Rock Island Stove Company is doing a large business in the
manufacture of cooking and heating stoves, of which they make some thirty
difierent styles and varieties. They also make a specialty of tlie manufac-
ture of hollow ware, which being thoroughly polished, is very popular with
housekeepers.
No portion of the West combines so many advantages for manufactur-
ing as this locality, including Rock Island, Moline and Milan, which are
essentially one in this great interest. It is no exaggeration to say that the
manufactures of no part of the country. East or West, have been so pros-
perous during the depi'ession of business which has prevailed since the
panic of 1873, as those of this locality. The following from the Davenport
Gazette of May 2, 1877, may be relied upon as stating the truth on this
subject:
THE SOLID TRUTH,
The Argus^ of Monday evening, in writing editorially of home trade
speaks the solid truth in these words:
'' That our home manufacturers are not well patronized is not true.
The plow shops are running full handed night and day and cannot fill all
orders. The reason is obvious; they make the best goods in the world and
sell them the cheapest, and are making money. So of our wagon and car-
riage factories. So of the large soap works of Warnock & Ralston, and the
same of every manufacturing enterprise in this city, Moline and Milan. No
failures take place among our merchants. If some of their trade goes to
Davenport there must be some good reason for it."
U
150 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
But in speaking of the solid tnitli the Argus does not go as far as it
might. There are institutions in Rock Island to which even Davenport
points with pride, institutions which Davenport patronizes, despite any
counter attractions at home. Only yesterday the writer heard one of the
oldest residents of Davenport, a citizen whose interests are in that city, say
this: "The Harper House is a better advertisement for Hock Island than
three times the monev it cost invested in any other business in that city."
It is.
But Bock Island has other institutions which command even the
patronage of Davenport. The idea of buying at home, because it is home,
is an hackne_yed, exploded notion. A man has the same right to buy where
he pleases that he has to vote for whom he chooses. If IMilan makes better
flour than Davenport, or Moline better paper and malleable iron than can
be bought elsewhere, Davenport will buy of them, and Davenport does daily
buy largely of Bock Island, Moline and Milan. AVe think it is true that
more money is spent by Davenport parties on this side than Davenport re-
ceives from this side. So far as the Gazette is concerned this statement is
susceptible of proof Competitiori is free; competition is close. The one
who sells the best article cheapest will and ought to get the lion's share of
patronage.
The one fact which speaks volumes for the prosperity of the manufac-
turing interests here is, that while factories have been suspended all over
the country and thousands of men thrown out of emplo^mient, the factories
here have not only been kept running, but most of the leading firms have
been improving and enlarging their business by adding new buildings and
machinerv at an outlay of from $25,000 to $75,000, and in some instances
$100,000 'per year.
ADVANTAGES FOR MANUFACTURING.
The city of Bock Island can well afford more manufactures, for she
possesses the advantages for them in an unusual degree in her cheap and
abundant food and fuel, her easy access to the raw material and her unsur-
passed facilities tor transportation. By the Mississippi Biver and its nav-
igable tributaries she has the option of over twelve thousand miles of in-
land navigation, and shipments can be made direct and without break of
bulk to and into fifteen States and three Territories. The arrivals and
departures of steamers at tiiis point have, in spite of man}' adverse circum-
stances calculated to retard the river business, reached the hii>-li figure of
twelve hundred per annum. If they should, as in the future they will,
swell to twelve thousand, the navigation would not be overburdened, nor
the capacity of the river inconveniently affected. The obstruction of the
river at this point by ice is several weeks less than above the rapids and
some two months less than in Lake Michigan at Chicago.
Add to this the artificial advantages for transportation furnished by
the railroads centering here: — the Chicago, Bock Island & Bacific, the
great direct artery across the continent, connecting both the east and west
sides of the Mississippi by its magnificent iron bridge across the foot of
Bock Island; the Bockford, Bock Island & St. Louis Boad, running
through a rich agricultural and coal country, from the upper Bock Biver
valley, across nearly all the great eastern and western lines of railroad, on
its way to its southern terminus at the city of St. Louis; the Peoria &;
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 151
Rock Island Railroad, connecting the rich valley of the Illinois and its
chief commercial city with the Mississippi and the Government Works at
this point; and the Western Union Road, connecting Rock Island and the
West generally with Lake Michigan at Racine and Milwaukee. The Rock
Island & Mercer County Railroad, and several important branch roads,
constructed for the special purpose of developing the coal interest of this
region, must be included in this system of Rock Island roads. These are
all connected by the bridge at this point with the Iowa system, thus bring-
ing Rock Island and its neighboring cities into direct comVnunication with
the extensive network of roads which cover the JNorthwest, and are yearly
throwing out branches and extending their business into new fields.
Although the city of Rock Island is not directly connected with an im-
mense water power, like Moline and the Government Works on the Island,
steam power may be made available at this point with greater convenience
and at less expense than at any other place in the West. The supply of
coal is of the best quality and inexhaustible. The great coal fields of Illi-
nois and Iowa extend to within a few miles of the city, and from which
two species of coal are obtained, the cannel and the bituminous, the latter
of a very superior quality for manufacturing purposes. The deposits are in
the river bluffs of this vicinity, in veins varying from three and a half to
five and a half feet in thickness. The present draft upon the mines opened
is nearly 300,000 tons per annum, and railroad tracks connect the city with
the principal mines. (See article Coal Measures in the Geological part of
this work.)
Lumber and wood used for building and manufacturing materials are
to be had in great abundance in the vicinity of Rock Island. The wood
lands of this section occupy about one-sixth of the entire surface, consist-
ing of the different varieties of oak, black and white walnut, yellow poplar,
wild cherry, maple, linden, yellow birch, dogwood, etc. Hard wood lum-
ber is obtained for about the same prices paid for pine lumber. The latter
is supplied here in great abundance, the Upper Mississippi floating down
by rafts all the varieties of timber indigenous to that vast region. From
80,000,000 to 100,000,000 of pine timber and lumber are annually brought
here and pass this point on the river for market.
Iron of superior quality is found in inexhaustible quantities in conve-
nient proximity to Rock Island, and attainable at reasonable rates. The
Iron Mountain and Pilot Knob region in Missouri, on the one hand, and
the mines of Lake Superior, on the other, abound in the choicest of ores,
which are shown by the severest tests to be superior to any other on the
continent, and fully equal in tenacity and maleability to the best Russian
and Swedish iron. From both these regions the facilities for transporta-
tion, both by river and rail, are, as already stated, cheap, certain and con-
venient.
Copper, lead, limestone, building stone, sand, fire clay and brick
clay, are also found in inexhaustible quantities and conveniently accessible
to this city. And all these give Rock Island superior advantages as a man-
ufacturing point.
Already she has made a good start in this direction, but her resources
have only begun to be developed. The time is not far distant Mdien the
attention of capitalists both in the Eastern States and in Europe will be di-
rected to this locality as the place favorable above most others in the great
152 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
Yallej of the Mississippi for the investment of large sums of money in
manufacturing interests of various kinds.
Speaking of the three cities — Rock Island, Davenport and Moline — a
recent report says: "There is an average for each of the towns of two or
three iron and brass foundries and engine shops, which supply machinery
of every conceivable kind. Besides these there are three plow factories
whose capacity is as great as any similar establishments west of the Alle-
ghenies. We have boat yards and docks for building and repairing steam-
boats and other vessels. There is also a proportionate number of saw, file,
wire, nut, and a general variety of cutlery factories; w^agon, carriage, and
all other factories for working in wood; tanneries, harness, and all other
kinds of workers in leather; manufactories of agricultural implements of
every description: in short, we have skilful artisans and places for making
every conceivable article usually manufactured in large cities."
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The citizens of Rock Island at an early day evinced great interest in
education. Through an united effort a law was enacted and a charter ob-
tained for the establishment of the present school system as early as Feb-
ruary 18, 18i^6. This charter provides that a Board of Education, consist-
ing of five members, shall be elected by the people, and that they shall have
ample power to establish and foster free schools. It gives them general
supervision of all the schools, and power to employ a Superintendent, who
shall be clerk of the Board of Education, and ex-officio member, to direct
what branches shall be taught, to grade the schools, employ teachers, and to
enact suitable rules and regulations for their government. It gives them
ample power to levy taxes for school purposes, and to issue bonds for build-
ing school houses and purchasing school grounds. Few cities in Illinois
provided at so early a day so ample provisions for the education of their
youth. The present prosperity of the schools of Rock Island demonstrates
the foresight and wisdom of her citizens in obtaining the enactment of this
charter.
The present Board of Education consists of the following named gen-
tlemen: S. W. McMaster, President; J F. Everett, Clerk ; David P.
McKown, Esq.; Milo Lee ; C. Trusdale, M. D.; and M. D. Merrill, Esq.
Mr, J. F. Everett is the Superintendent of the schools.
The Board have at the present time thirty-four teachers employed,
besides the Superintendent. There were during lastyear over two thousand
pupils enrolled, the average monthly enrollment being over fifteen hundred.
These pupils are accommodated in five school buildings, viz.: High School
Building, on Cable street, between Dock and Adams, a large, three-story
brick, and accommodates five hundred pupils. The First Ward School
Building, in the western part of the city, on Orleans street, between Ontario
and Pearl, is a large three-story brick, and accommodates six hundred
pupils. The Second Ward School Building, on the corner of Orleans and
Beaver, is a two-story brick, and accommodates one hundred and sixty
pupils. The Third Ward Building is a large two-story brick, on Highland
between Madison and Jefferson streets, and accommodates two hundred and
fifty pupils. The Fourth Ward Building, located on Second avenue, is a
two-story brick, and accommodates two hundred pupils.
The Board of Education have purchased of Bailey Davenport a fine
HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY.. 153
school-lioiise site on the corner of Otter street and Indian Boundary, upon
which thej are contemplating building another commodious school
building.
The gradation of the schools is thorough, there being nine distinct
grades below the High School, and each grade containing an A and a B
class. In these grades are taught the various branches pertaining to a
common school education, including history of the United States, music,
drawing, and the elements of science and geometry. At the close of each
year classes are promoted from grade to grade as they are able to pass the
the required examinations. Monthly examinations are held, and any pupil
able to pass to a higher grade, receives a special promotion. By this means,
a bright pupil, by close application, can finish the prescribed studies in
much less time than is provided in the course of study.
The First Ward School provides instruction in all the grades below
the High School. Pupils in the Second, Third and Fourth Ward Schools
complete five grades. In the High School Building all grades above
the fourth are provided for. There are two distinct courses in the High
School — the English Course, embracing ai'ithmetic, English analysis,
algebra, physiology, geometry, ancient and modern history, zoology, natural
philosophy, botany, chemistry, geology, plane trigonometry, astronomy and
intellectual philosophy. This course embraces three distinct grades, and
occupies three years of study. The classical and preparatory course is the
same as the English, and also provides for the study of Latin and German.
There are four distinct grades, and it occupies four years of study. This
course is designed to give pupils sufiicient mental discipline to enter any
of our Western colleges. They were established in October, 1872, and ever
since the High School has been growing in numbers and scholarship.
In 1874 five were graduated from the High School, and received
diplomas from the Board of Education. In 1875 eleven graduated. The
class of 1876 numbered over twenty. The Board of Education have given
places in the primary grades to the graduates of 1874, and they have all
proved capable and efficient teachers. The graduates from the High
School afford a source from which vacancies can be supplied in the corps of
teachers as they occur from time to time, and also the means by which any
place temporarily vacant, from sickness or other causes, can be filled. The
graduates, having passed through all the grades, and learned the workings
of the sj'stem, usually make efficient teachers.
The Rock Island public schools now possess the means of supplying the
future demands for teachers in the lower grades. The present board pro-
vides for nine months' school each year. The cost of tuition for each pupil
enrolled last year was $11.35. The cost per pupil on the average daily
attendance was $17.17. The High School has a piano, school apparatus
and valuable reference books.
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SElVnNAKY.
This institution is located in the eastern part of the city. It was char-
tered in 1865 by the Scandinavian Lutherans, aud is under the supervision
of the Swedish Lutheran Augustana Synod of the United States. The
special object of its founders was to provide means for the education of
young men to become pastors and teachers among the Scandinavian popu-
lation of the Northwest. The separation of the Norwegian element in 1870
-1-54 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY,
left the institution under the exclusive control of the Swedes. Additional
tutors and professors were added to the faculty as its wants required, so that
at present seven professors and two tutors are employed in imparting
instruction to over one hundred students. The institution was removed
from Paxton III., to its present picturesque site in September, 1875. The
fine edifice was erected at a cost of $35,000.
This institution comprehends three departments, viz. : 1st, The Prepar-
atory^ of three years, including instruction in the elements of the English,
Swedish, Latin and German languages, and in history, geography and arith-
metic, comprehending also a practical course for business men; 2d, The
College^ of four years, embracing the usual college course in the ancient
classics, mathematics, the natural sciences, general history, and Swedish and
English literature; 3d, The Theological^ of two years, in which the Swedish
language alone (at present) is used in imparting instruction.
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
The first library in the city for public purposes was organized Septem-
ber 22, 1855, under the name of " The Rock Island City Library and Read-
ing Room Association." This association first occupied rooms in the upper
story of Mitchell & Lynde's Block. Afterwards the libi*ary was moved into
Harper's Block, where it remained till the fall of 1872, when it contained
2,000 volumes. On the 25th of November, 1872, the present public library
was opened, in accordance with an act of the general assembly, approved
and in force ]\Jarch 7, 1872., being the first public library organized in the
State under the provisions of the general law. The books of the earlier
institution were all donated to the present public library, and suitable
rooms were secured in the Post-Ofiice Block, which are still occupied.
There are now in the library 5,000 volumes. There are received twelve daily
newspapers, and about the same number of weeklies and monthly periodicals.
The library and reaaing rooms are open from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. on week
days, and from 2 p. m. to 5 p. m. on Sundays. Every actual resident of the
city is entitled to the privileges of the library. The following are the
ofiicers : Librarian, Miss E. Gale ; Directors, S. W. McMaster, President ;
E. D. Sweeney, Alexander Steel, C. W. O'Niel, Henry Curtis, W. H. Gest,
Dr. C. Trusdale, C. Speidel, H. C. Connelly.
THE PRESS OF ROCK ISLAND.
The first attempt at establishing a newspaper in Rock Island was by
Henry C. McGrew, in 1839. Mr. McGrew was an Irishman who came to
this country with his father in 1818. His father subsequently published
TJie Torchlight^ at Paoli, Ind., where Henry learned the printer's trade.
He came here with his father in 1839, and about the middle of August of
that year issued the first number of the Roch Island Bcb^mer and Ste-
fhenson Gazette. This was the first paper printed in Illinois nearer than
'eoria, Springfield and Galena. It was neutral in politics till just previous
to the election in 1840, when it became democratic. The town and county
at that time were Whig. The Banner was printed on a sheet 30x32 inches,
five columns to a page. The first oflice of publication was on Mississippi
street near the ferry landing. It was several times changed during the
HISTORY Oli* ROCK ISLAND COUNTl*. l65
short existence of tlie paper. The Banner continued till the fall of 1841,
when its piibhcation was suspended, and the press and type moved to
Galena, wliere Mr. McGrew commenced the pubUcation of the Galena
Sentinel.
THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI AN,
The second paper in Rock Island, was started on the 8th of October, 1840.
It was a Whig paper, started in the heat of the political excitement of that
year, though late in the campaign. It was "published weekly, and simulta-
neously in Stephenson, Rock Island County, 111., and Davenport, Scott
County, Iowa Territory." Its editors and proprietors were not at first
announced, but all communications were to be addressed to Daniel Crist.
Several leading Whigs aided Crist in the enterprise. It started as a six-
column paper, 22x30 inches in size, at $2.50 per year in advance. The
name of Daniel Crist is as indissolubly associated with its early history as a
Whig pa])er, as that of Hon. Holmon G. Reynolds is with its close, as a
Democratic paper. Mr. Crist was a native of Pennsylvania, and had for-
merly published the Allegheny Republican^ a Whig paper, in Allegheny
County, New York. He came to the State of Illinois first in 1834, and
again in 1836, stopping at Ellisville, in Fulton Co. In 1840 he came to
Rock Island, and started the Up'per Mississippian. The paper had an
eventful, almost tragic history, and is more spoken of by old settlers than
any other early institution. Mr. Crist, besides editing the paper, engaged in
many enterprises before leaving Rock Island in 1852; after that, his career
was (piite changeable and eventful. In about 1860 he went to California,
where he died Nov. 14, 1874. at the age of 68 years. He was a man of
good natural abilities, but not highly educated.
The princii)al characters connected with the JJpjper Mississippian were
Mr. Crist and Hon. Harmon G. Reynolds. The latter was a leading demo-
crat, a polished gentleman, a man of large ability, of untiring energy, a
sympathizer with and leader of the masses. Dr. Silas Reed had also con-
siderable to do in furnishing editorial matter for the paper. Dr. Reed lived
here a little over two years, from June, 1839, to February, 1841, and was
appointed by President Harrison, Surveyor General of Missouri and Illinois.
The paper was first published in a log cabin on Mississippi street, two num-
bers being issued there; the third contained a notice of its removal "to the
'White Ilouse' on Illinois street, one square above the Rock Island House,"
The Rock Island National Bank now occupies the place. January 7, 1841,
John G. Powers became editor and proprietor, and D. Crist printer. Mr.
Powers's connection with the paper was only nominal. From March 19,
1841, Daniel Crist conducted it to the close of that volume, Jan. 1, 1842,
Mr. Powers being "propj-ietor of the press." At that date his (Powers)
name disappears from the paper. June 10, 1841, the office was removed
to the second story of John & C. Svvortwouts' wagon shop, a
building on the corner of Washington and Illinois streets. From
Jan. 1, 1842, tiW Dec. 1844, the paper was edited and managed by Daniel
Crist. Nov. 24, 1842, a new press was purchased for the paper, the old
press having been seized and taken under a writ of replevin by J. G.
Powers, making it necessary to ])rint the issue for that week on the Gazette
press in Davenport. March 23, 1844, Thomas Gregg, formerly editor of the
Warsaw Mefi><age, became assistant editor, continuing till Oct. 5th of the
same year. In Dec, 1844, the j^aper was assumed by Harmon G. Reynolds,
156 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY,
Esq., who changed the heading to TJiJjper Mississippian and Rock Island
Republican. Its office was on Eagle street, north of the Rock Island
House. In April, 1845, it was removed to Mr. Buford's building, opposite
the Eagle Hotel, on Bujffalo street.
Mr. Reynolds' life was an eventful one. He was one of the most prom-
inent, able and influential of the old settlers here. He was a lawyer by pro-
fession, having been admitted to the bar at Montpelier, Yt. He came to
Rock Island in June, 1837; practiced law till 1850; taught school several
years; served in various public offices, as State's Attorney, Probate Justice,
County Judge, both here and in Knox County. In 1817 he was Postmaster
of Rock Island; in 1851 held the same office at Rnoxville; was assistant
clerk of the (Constitutional Convention in 1817, and of the House of Repre-
sentatives in 1819 and 1861. Mr. Reynolds was a very prominent Mason;
in 1858 he removed to Springfield, and in 1862 commenced the publication
of the Masonic Trovjell, which in five years reached a subscription list ot
12,800. He now resides and practices law in Marshall County, Kansas.
June 26, 1815, Henry C. Randall became publisher and proprietor.
Then it became the firm of H. C. Randall & Co., which was dissolved
August 11, 1815. Mr. Reynolds continued the paper alone for a short time.
In 1847 Jonah Case appeared as proprietor, and H. G. Reynolds editor. Col.
Danforth says: "The last copy of the paper I have is dated Feb. 23, 1817,"
and thinks this '"was about the last of the Uppjer Mississippian and Rock
Island Republican.^'' It expired early in 1847.
THE NORTHWESTERN ADVERTISER.
The first issue of this paper appeared in November, 1815. It was
started as a Whig organ by Dr. Horatio P. Gatchell and Miles AV. Conway.
The former purchased the prtss at Dubuque, Iowa, and the paper was first
printed in a small building on Miles Conway's lot, where Conway had a
house and kept the postoffice. On the 12th of JSTovember, 1815, Miles W,
Conway, Jr., died. He was a popular, talented and very promising young
man. Dr. Gatchell came from Cincinnati to Rock Island as a Christian
(Campbellite) preacher, in 1843 or 1844. He had been educated for a phy-
sician, and was a man of catholic sentiments and a very popular preacher.
The early death of his associate discouraged him in his newspaper enter-
prise, and he failed to make the paper a very great success. The paper was
disposed of to Gen. AVilliam Vandever, who moved the press and tyjDe to
the " Rio Grande," a long, lone building standing back from Illinois street,
in front of w^iich, years after, Lee's Block was erected. It is now the back
part of Brown's livery stable. The office was removed from there directly
across the street to the second story of a wooden building occupied by Lee
& Chamberlin as a stove store, where Mitchell & Parson's store now stands.
From there it was removed to the other side of the street, a little east, in
the second story of Guyer's building, now Hesley's saloon, where it re-
mained many years. Its next remove was to the upper part of Lee's Block,
formerly called "City Hall;" then from there to Gothic Block, where it re-
mained the balance of its days.
Gen. Yandever purchased the Advertiser of Dr. Gatchell in May, 1846.
He continued as editor and publisher about a year, when the office was sold
to Messrs. Sanders & Davis, of the Davenport Gazette., who published it a
few months, when it became the property of F. R, Bejinett, Mr. Yandever
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 157
continuing in connection with the editorial department till after the election
of General Taylor, in 1S48, when he was appointed to a clerkship in Wash-
ington, and afterwards to a clerkship in the office of the Supervisor General
of Iowa, at Dubuque, and where he has since remained in the practice of
law. He settled at Rock Island in the spring of 1889. In Iowa he has
been quite distinguished as a member of Congress two terms, in 1858 and
1860, and as a Colonel and General in the army during the late war. While
connected with the Advertiser he was an able editor.
In the fall of 1817 the Northive stern Advertiser came into the posses-
sion of Francis K. Bennett, who changed its name to Rock Island Adver-
tiser. A. G. Brackett became associated with him in 1851, continuing till
the next year, when Mr. Brackett accepted the office of First Lieutenant in
the regular array.
In the fall of 1853 the Advertiser office was sold to Raymond & Whar-
ton, and Bennett went to farming in Scott county, Iowa. In September,
1851, Albert G. Brackett was senior editor, associated with Mr. Bennett,
and while in that capacity published a series of articles on the early history
of Rock Island County. He was a clear and forcible writer. He came to
Rock Island in the fall of 1849.
Thomas R. Raymond was a native of Potsdam, St. Lawrence County,
New York, and was for several years connected with difi'erent newspapers
in Ohio. He came to Rock Island in 1853, and, as before stated, became
associated with Mr. Oliver P. Wharton in the Rock Island Advertiser.
Mr. Wharton was an Ohio man, born in Muskingum County in 1830. He
came to Rock Island about the end of September, 1853, and together with
Mr. Raymond purchased the Advertiser office. The co-partnership con-
tinued till September 13, 1854, when it was dissolved by mutual consent.
Mr. Wharton continued the newspaper, removing the office to the third
story of Lee's hardware store, then called "City Hall," and Raymond
opening a job printing office in Gothic Block, afterwards the Register
office.
The Tri- Weekly Advertiser was started by Raymond & Wharton, De-
cember 3, 1853.
Mr. Wliarton started the Daily Advertiser September 13, 1855. And
he writes that he stood over and under the enterprise till the sj3ringof 1858,
or about that time, when it became too heavy for him and he suspended the
paper. He afterwards became connected with The Wheatland Times, at
Wheatland, Iowa, with The Local., at Beaver, The Times, at Allegheny
City, Pennsylvania, and The Vindicator, at Youngstown, Ohio.
From 1853 to 1858 the following changes were made in the proprietor-
ship of the Rock Island Advertiser :
I. S. Hyatt was taken in as partner Jan. 16, 1856; in May following he
retired, and Mr. Wharton conducted the paper alone till August 19, when
T. R. Raymond became sole j)roprietor; Mr. Wharton, editor; Mr. Ray-
mond, associate. December 1, following, Mr. Wharton's name disappears
entirely from the paper, and Mr. Raymond introduces Dr. S. A. Paddock
as a partner, but says " Mr. Wharton will still be connected with the paper
as one of the editors." The firm was Raymond & Paddock. In 1855 Dr.
Paddock had been connected with the Ottawa, Republican. His connection
with the publication of the Advertiser lasted less than a year, when the de-
clining prospects of the paper induced him to retire and resume his practice
of medicine at Princeton. Early in 1861 he took a company to Chicago
158 ItlSTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTf.
for the 9th Illinois Cavalry. He was made Lieutenant-Colonel of the regi-
ment, but on his way to the front was taken sick and died at the St. Nich-
olas Hotel in Bloomington, aged 39 years.
The Rock Island Advertiser continued to be published in the oiRce of
Mr. Raymond till bonie time in the spring of 1858, when it died, leaving the
Whigs, or Republicans as thej were now called, without any paper in town.
THE LIBERTY BANNER.
In the spring of 1816, a small, unpretentious sheet, called the Liberty^
Banner, was started in Rock Island, by C. B. AVaite, since Chief Justice of
Utah. As its name implies, this paper was devoted to the abolition of
slavery, at that time a very unpopular subject; for while there were few who
possessed hardihood and courage enough opeidy to advocate abolitionism,
the great body of both political 23arties of the country, either ignored or
violently opposed the doctrine. Mr. Waite had no printing office of his
own, but procured his work done in the office of the Upper Mississijypian
and Rock Island Reptihlican.
Mr. Waite was a native of Wayne County, New York. In 1810 his
fother removed with his family to Illinois and settled on the prairies near
Chicago. He soon started a newspaper at St. Charles, Kane County, where
his son learned the printers' trade, and after working in various offices in
Illinois, and writing more or less for various papers, came to Rock Island in
1815, and worked in the office of the Upper Mississipinan and Rock
Island RepiMican. He traveled over much of the country on horseback
seeking the scattering abolitionists and soliciting subscriptions, but the
number of those who sympathized with him was small, and his paper soon
died for the want of patronage.
He moved to Chicago in the fall of 1853. In 1862 President Lincoln
appointed him Chief Justice of Utah Territory, which office he tilled with
credit till 1864, when he resigned. In 1865 he was appointed by Governor
Lyons District Attorney for the principal judicial district ot Idaho, which
office he held for some time, and then returned to Chicago, where he still
resides and practices his profession.
THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS.
From the discontinuance of the Upper Mississippian and Rock
Island Repuhlican, in L817, to the fall of 1851, the Democrats were with-
out a newspaper advocating their principles, the Advertiser, a Whig paper,
being the only newspaper published in Rock Island. In the fall of 1851,
Fred. S. Nichols and John W. Dunham purchased of George K. Budd, of
the St. Louis Intelligenqer, second-hand materials for a weekly paper, and
on the 18tli of October of that year issued the first number of a Democratic
paper called The Rock Island Reptihlican — the name of which was changed
to The Rock Island Argus in 1855, because a political party had assumed
the name Republican.
The paper was started in the back room of the second story of Whita-
ker & Everts' store, opposite the Rock Island House. In November, 1854,
it was moved into the four- story brick building — the iirst four-story in the
city — -erected that summer by Charles Buford, northeast corner of Seven-
teenth and Second Avenue, M'here it remained seventeen years. In the
summer of 1871 the Argus Block was erected, and the office moved to its
present location in October of that year.
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTS. 159
Ml*. Nichols, one of the founders of this paper, was a native of Michi-
gan, and came to Davenport with his parents in 1838. In 1840, he com-
menced setting type in the office of the Iowa City Standard, in Iowa City,
WiUiam Crum, editor and proprietor. In 1847 he worked in the office of
the Northwestern Advertiser, at Rock Island, and in 1849 on the St. Louis
Intelligencer, whence he came here, as above stated, in October, 1851.
Mr. John W. DHiiham, his partner, came from East Tennessee, having
learned the printer's trade in Nashville. He was a compositor on the St.
Louis Intelligencer, where Mr. Nichols first formed his acquaintance in
1850, In 1851 he joined Nichols in starting the liock Island Rejjuhlican,
as before stated. He was an imaginative and rhetorical writer, and in this
regard the opposite of Nichols, who used to chide his grandiloquent dis-
cussiveness with the stereotyped criticism — " Boil it down, Dunham."
This is said to have been the cause of the dissolution of the partnership.
Nichols continued the paper alone till November 24, 1852, when he sold
one-half interest to J. B. Danforth, Jr.,who on the IGthof Marcli following,
purchased the remaining half. Mr. Nichols, after going to Australia, liv-
ing a while on a tiarm in Iowa, and working on the Chicago Times, went in
1864 to Memphis, Tennessee, where for the past five years he has held the
position of foreman in The Avalanche office.
January 1, 1856, Robert Y. Shurly was taken in as a partner and con-
tinued a short time. He is now city editor of the Dubuque Herald.
Col. J. B. Danforth, Jr., was born in Windsor County, Vermont, in
1819. In January 1846, he became joint proprietor and publisher of the
Vermont Patriot and State Gazette, at Montpelier. In the summer of
1851, he sold his interest to Major Eastman, his kinsman and partner, and
came to Rock Island, arriving here in October of that year. In the fall of
1852, he connected himself with the Argus (then the Repullican) and is
still one of its editors and proprietors.
July 13, 1854, he started the first daily paper in Rock Island, and, in-
deed, in this portion of the State, for there was then no daily nearer than
the city of Dubuque, the first having been started there in July, 1852.
Col. Danforth also brought here the first steam-power press. From 1857
to 1859, he was not connected with the Argus, having at the former date
sold his interest to Messrs. Pershing & Connelly, in order to sail on a cruise
of inspection to the west coast of Africa, in the capacity of purser in the
United States Navy, to which office he was appointed by President
Buchanan, August 21, 1857.
Col. Danforth has held many places of trust both in the civil and mili-
tary service. In 1852, he was appointed to the military stafi" of the Gov-
ernor of the State with the commission and rank of Colonel. In 1853, he
was appointed by President Pierce United States Custodian for the island
of Rock Island, which position he held till he resigned in 1857. He has
held many offices of a local character, and taken a prominent part in the
national political conventions of his party.
When he sold his interest in the Argus to Pershing & Connelly on
the 17th of September, 1857, the latter united it with their paper, the Rock
Islander, under the name of The I-'dander and Argus. It continued un-
der this name and management till September 16, 1859, when Col. Dan-
forth, having returned, purchased their interest, retaining Milton Jones,
who had previously become a partner by the purchase of Shurly's interest.
Thus it continued till the spring of 1869, when Col. Danforth sold one-half
160 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
interest to Eobert T. McNeal, Esq., and one-sixtli interest to Mr. Jones,
and tiiej as equal partners continued the paper till January 1, 1870, when
Mr. Jones formed a partnership with James Smith Drake, they becoming
equal owners of the establishment, Mr. Drake has since been the active
business manager.
On the 5th of July, 1873, the Argus Company was incorporated un-
der the general law of the State with a capital stock of $32,000.
The first Daily Argus was issued July 13, 1854, as an evening paper.
It was continued as such till December 17, 1855, w^hen it was changed to a
morning paper, and pnblished as such till November 18, 1861, when it was
changed back to an evening paper, and has so remained ever since.
From the 18th of July, 1859, to September 1, 1861, the Daily Argus
was suspended and a Tri- Weekly pnblished in its place. The Weekly has
been published continuously from October 18, 1851, to the present time.^
It has been in politics an independent Democratic paper.
Mr. Milton Jones of this office is a native of Ohio. He commenced
as a " roller boy " in a printing office at Zanesville, whence he came to Kock
Island in 1855. He has been in the A?y/us office ever since.
Mr. Eobert T. McNeal^ connected with the editorial staff of the Argus
in 1869, is now law-partner of Major H. C. Connelly, of Rock Island. He
is a graduate of the Law School of the University of New York, at Albany,
and was formerly editor of several papers in his native State — Kentucky.
He came to Davenport in 1865, where he practiced law in partnership wuth
George H. Parker, Esq. He came to Rock Island and connected himself
with the A?'gus in 1869. In this capacity he acquired the reputation of an
accomplished and vigorous writer.
THE NEWS.
On the 10th of March, 1855, James Bowie issned a daily paper in
Rock Island called The News. It was printed in Raj-mond's office in
Grothic Block, and was of transient duration. It expired after an existence
of 128 days. Bowie came here from Baltimore, and after leaving here
edited a paper at Geneseo, Henry County. In September, 1858, he re-
turned to Moline, and in connection with Frank Linnehan started The Cit-
izen, which soon failed, and in 1860 he was again at Geneseo in connection
with another short-lived paper in that place^ where he died in 1860.
THE COMMERCIAL. ;
On the 7th of July, 1858, C. "W". Kirkland commenced the publication
of a morning daily paper, and also a weekly, called The Commercial. In
its first issue he said : " The Commercial will be the firm, zealous and con-
sistent supporter of the principles of the Republican party." The printing
was done at Raymond's office in Gothic Block. It was discontinued on the
8d of February, 1859, for the want of patronage. Kirkland was born in
Utica, New York, and learned the printer's trade in the office of The Evan-
gelist, at Oberlin, Ohio. He afterwards published the Gazette, 2X Medina,
in that State, and came to Rock Island in June, 1858. In 1861, he enlisted
in the army, was made captain of a company in 1863, and was mustered
out of service March 20, 1866. Since 1867 he has resided in Chicago, for
the most part working at his trade as a printer.
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 161
THE ROCK ISLAND REGISTER.
On the 9tli of February, 1859, T. J. Pickett started a Republican paper
called the Rock Island liegister, and published from the start a weekly and
tri-weekly. The ofhce was in Raymond's job office, Gothic Block. The tri-
weekly ceased some time in the summer of 1861, and the weekly main-
tained a precarious existence till August 27, 1862. At the commencement,
Campbell AV. Waite was associate editor, who continued his connection with
the paper about five months. June 6, 1860, C. W. Kirkland became a part-
ner, the firm being Pickett & Kirkland, editors and proprietors. On the
9th of January, 1861, Mr. Pickett having been elected to the State Senate,
Mr. M. S. Barnes took editorial charge, continuing with Mr. Kirkland till
June 19, 1861, when T. J. Pickett returned to the editorship in connection,
with M. S. Barnes. August 21, 1861, Mr. Barnes withdrew, and the paper
was edited by Mr. Pickett and the foreman of the office, Alexander Lamar-
tine, till it expired, as above, in August, 1862.
Before the expiration of the Register, Messrs. Kirkland and Barnes
had enlisted in the service. Mr. Pickett was a native of Louisville, Ky.,
and moved to Peoria, III, when quite young, where he learned the printer's
trade. In 1840 he established the Tazewell i?(^^^>^5d^, at Pekin, "a Whig
paper, advocating the election of Harrison to the Presidency, and after-
wards was connected with the Peoria Bepuhlican. In June, 1862, he was
chosen Lieut.-Col. of the Sixty-Ninth Illinois Infantry. He is now editor
of the Paducah Sentinel, at Paducah, Ky. Mr, Campbell W. Waite is a
brother of C. B. Waite, formerly founder of the Liberty Banner, in this
city, and ex-Chief Justice of Utah. He was born in Throopsville, N.Y.,
in 1832, and learned the printer's trade with his father, in the office of the
Patriot, published at St. Charles, Kane County, 111. He was afterwards
associated with T. J. Pickett in the editorship of the Peoria Hepvhlican,
and in 1857 established the True Repuhlican at Sycamore. 111. In 1872 he
established a paper at Sycamore called The Democrat, which he edited with
vigor and ability in the support of Tilden and Hendricks till after the last
election. Mr. Waite was in the Army, in the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, and
was also war correspondent of the Chicago Tribune.
THE ROCK ISLAND UNION
Was started in 1862, by J. A. Kuck, formerly of the Moline Independent.
The latter paper was the property of R. H. Graham, brother-in-law of Mr.
Kuck, who had gone to the Army. At the instance of the Republicans of
Rock Island, Mr. Kuck discontinued the Indepjendent at Moline. and in the
fall of 1862 moved the press and materials to Rock Island. The first num-
ber of the Weekly Union was issued JSTov. 5, 1862; a daily was also pub-
lished for a few days. The paper was started in the third story of Bailey &
Boyle's Block (now Mitchell & Lynde's). Mr. Graham died on the 11th of
Kov'ember, only a few days after the paper was started. The publication ot
the daily was discontinued, but the Weekly Union continued to be pub-
lished by Mr. Kuck till May, 1863, when he sold the establishment to M.
S. Barnes. On the 2d of June Mr. Barnes revived the Daily Union as an
evening paper. He also published the weekly. The daily has been pub-
lished continuously from June, 1863, to the present time, but as a morning
paper since December, 1866, at wdiich date it became the property of Capt.
Haverstick.
162 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY,
Col. Myron S. Barnes was born in Malone, Franklin County, X. Y.,
March 4, 1824. His parents were from Yerraont. He received a good
education, and learned the printer's trade in Rochester, N. Y. He came to
Illinois first in 1840. but afterwards edited The Plaindealer, at Lapeer,
Mich. In 1841 he came to Chicago, where he was editorially connected with
a paper called The Gem of the Pixdrles. At the breaking out of the Mex-
ican War he became a soldier, and at the close of the war was offered the
position of Second Lieutenant in the Regular Army, which he declined.
In 1848 he was editorially connected with the Milwaukee Daily Commercied,
the only daily paper tlieii published in Wisconsin. In 1849, in partnership
with H. O. Sholes, he published The American, daily and weekly, at Keno-
sha, Wis. In 1856 he went East on account of his failing health, and soon
became editor of the Jersey City Daily Telegraph. In 1852 he was
one of a company who established the Rochester Daily Times, afterwards
the Daily Advertiser, and finally the Daily Union, whence he went to
Ithaca, and there established The Watchman, of that city. Returning
West in 1856, with regained health, he was for a while connected as senior
editor and proprietor with a Chicago daily paper, published in the AVest
Division. In 1858 he moved to Moline, and in connection with Robert H.
Graham, published the Moline IndejyemJent for one year. In 1859 he came
to Rock Island and became one of the editors of The Register, a tri-weekly
Republican paper. After a somewhat eventful experience in the late war,
he purchased the Rock Island Union, &.& above stated, in Ma}', 1863, and
published the paper till August, 1864, when he sold the establishment to
Major William Caffery. Major Caffery had foimerly been connected with
the Whiteside Comity RejmUican and the Fort Madison Flaindealer, the
latter of which he sold and came to Rock Island in 1864. He was con-
nected with the Union only three months, when he sold it back to Col.
Barnes late in the fall of 1864. Col. Barnes conducted the paper till the
fall of 1866, when he sold to Capt. L. M. Haverstick. He has since been
connected with the Dubuque Daily Times, the Chicago Daily Neivs. and
The Free Press at Galesburg, 111., the latter of which he is still publishing
as an independent Democratic paper.
Captain Haverstick purchased the Union of M. S. Barnes in Dec,
1866. He subsequently bought the Moline Repnhlican, which he merged
with the Union, and still kept a job printing ofliceat Moline. A few years
later he sold the Moline oflice to Messrs. Lowe and Gilson, who started the
Moline Revieio.
Capt. L. M. Haverstick is a native of Cumberland County, Penn.,born
January 4, 1842. In 1861 he graduated at Dickinson College, Penn. In
August, 1862, he enlisted as a private in the 130th Pennsylvania Infantry,
and at the battles of Antietam and Fredericksburg was severely wounded^
in the arms and legs, which so disabled him that he was mustered out of
the service in May^ 1863, having been previously promoted to the Captaincy
of his company. During the summer of 1863 he became editor of the
Baltimore (Md.) County Union, by the purchase of one-half interest in
that paper, which was the second in the State to advocate emancipation. By
contract, in 1865, he l)ecame State printer, and in 1866 was a caVididate for
the Maryland Legislature, and ran ahead of his ticket in his district. In
December, 1866, he came to Rock Island, and, as before stated, purchased
the Union. He remained editor of the Union till September 23, 1874,
when he was succeeded by Walter Johnson. From March, 1871, to April,
HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 163
1873, Capt. Ilaverstick was Postmaster at Rock Island. In February, 1876,
he ao:ain became owner of one-fourth of the Union estal)lishraent, and in
June resumed chari^e as chiet editor, remainino; till he again sold his inter-
est in' October, 1876. He built and owns the Union Block. As an editor
he was able and indefatigable.
On the 1st of July, 1867, M. D. Merrill bought a two-fifth interest in
the Union, and devoted himself to its business interests till about June,
1869, when he sold back to Capt. Haverstick and retired. Mr. Merrill came
to this city in 1853. In 1858 and 1860 he was elected Sheriff of the
county. He is at present a member of the Board of Education of Rock
Island.
In the summer of 1869 Richard Crampton bought of Captain Haver-
stick a one-half interest in the Union, and that fall the office was moved
into Peter Frie's block over Orampton's book store. In the summer of
1872 Captain Ilaverstick repurchased Orampton's interest, and erected the
Union building now occupied, into which the establishment was moved in
the fall of 1872. Mr. Crampton is well known as the most enterprising and
successful book dealer ever in Rock Island. He was born in Ireland, Jan.
7, 1838, and came to Rock Island in 1854.
In the spring of 1873, Oscar A. Barnhart came to this city and pur-
chased a one-half interest in the Union, dating from Jan. 1, 1873. He was
one year connected with the paper in the capacity of foreman of the job
department. He learned the printer's trade in the Reporter office at Knox-
ville, 111. After leaving the Union office, he established a job printing
office in Rock Island, which he still carries on.
THE UNION PRINTING COMPANY.
The Union Printing Co. was organized in March 1874, with a capital
of $20,000, 75 per cent, of \yhich was paid up July 1st, when the company
purchased the Union establishment of L. M. Ilaverstick for $15,000.
The original stockholders and officers were L. M. Haverstick, President;
A. E. Wells, Vice President; and Walter Johnson, Secretary and Treasurer.
In September of that year the half interest of Captain Haverstick was
purchased by H. C. Cleaveland and J. J. Parks, when Walter Johnson
became president and editor, and H. C. Cleaveland secretary and treasurer
and business manao^er.
In July, 1875, H. C. Cleaveland sold his stock to J. J. Parks, and in
August J. J. Parks sold his stock, half interest, to A. A. Morey, who
became secretary and treasurer. In February, 1876, Mr, Morey resold his
stock to Mr. Parks, and Mr. Parks subsequently resold a quarter interest to
Captain Haverstick, who resumed connection with the piper as editor in
June, 1876, and was elected president again in August following.
In March, 1876, Mr. Parks sold his remaining quarter interest to Geo.
M. Luken, who was made superintendent of the job de])artment, and at the
animal meeting in August, was elected treasurer, the office of vice president
being abolished. At the meeting, Walter Johnson was elected secretary.
In October, 1876, Captain Haverstick's quarter interest was purchased
by W. II. Burdett, and in November officers were elected as follows : Pres-
ident, Walter Johnson ; Seci-etary, W. H. Burdett ; Treasurer, G. W.
Luken. Mr. Wells has continued a director from the outset.
In the division of work Walter Johnson and W. H. Burdett were made
joint editors, G. W. Luken general superintendent of the job depart-
164 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
merit, and A. E. Wells general superintendent of the newspaper printing.
Mr. Johnson was born in London, England, and came to this country
with his parents, who settled in Clinton, Iowa, in 1851. In 1865 he
located in Davenport, and in 1866-7 did his first journalistic work as assistant
city editor of the Democrat. In 1S68 he was engaged as a general assistant
in the editorial department of the Rock Island Union., on which paper he
has labored ever since, w^ith the exception of the summer of 18T3. which he
spent in Chicago as a member of the editorial staff on the Inter-Ocean. On
the 1st of July, 1874, the Union Printing Company, which had been organ-
ized some months previously, purchased die Union and have since retained
it, Walter Johnson having a fourth interest in the company.
Henry C. Cleaveland became interested in the Union in Sept., 1874,
and was its business manaa^er till July 10, 1875, when he sold out. He is
now in the firm of Hayes & Cleaveland, insurance business, m Rock
Island.
George M. Luken, who purcha,sed a fourth interest in the Union., in
March, 1876, was born in Louisville, Ky., and came to Rock Island first
with his parents in 1838. He learned the art of printing in the Register
oflice at Mount Carmel, 111. Since March, 1876, he has had charge of the
job department of the Rock Island Union.
William Henry Burdett, one of the editors of the Union., was born in
Manchester, England, July 20, 1837, and came to reside in the United
States in 1869. He was at one time city editor of the Rock Island Argus.
On the 17th of Oct., 1876, he purchased a one-fourth interest in the Union,
of Captain Haverstick, and has since been one of its editors.
THE AMERICAN LAW REPORTER.
Such was the title of a neat quarto weekly paper, started at Davenport,
by L. G. Johnson, in the fall of 1872, and afterwards removed to the Union
Block printing oftice in Rock Island, where it died, after an existence of
eighteen weeks, for want of support. Mr. Johnson afterwards studied law,
at the University Law School at Ann Arbor, Mich., and was admitted to the
bar by the Supreme Court of Illinois.
THE LIBERTY LEAGUE.
In the spring of 1873 the printing office in Union Block was leased or
purchased by Robert Tompkins and Isaac N. Kirkpatrick, who started a
paper called The Liberty League in the interests of the liquor sellers of
Rock Island and adjoining cities. It maintained an existence of only two
or three weeks. Col. Danforth reports Johnson as saying that somebody
stole the material of the office, run it off in the night, and shipped it to
Burlington, Iowa, and sold it. And that, he adds, was the end of The
Liberty League and of the Union Block printing office.
THE BEOBACHTER.
The first German newspaper printed in Rock Island was \he JBeobachter
am Mississl/U^ian, a weekly started by Magnus Mueller in 1857. It was
printed in Charles Buford's block, and edited by Dr. Fr. Ciolini, a Bavarian,
who had been educated as a physician at the University of Berne, in Switzer-
land, and came to Rock Island some time prior to 1856. He resided here
and practiced medicine several j^ears, and was an able writer and public
speaker.
CAPTAIN L M. HAVERSTICK.
Rock Island.
HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 167
THE CHRONIK DES WESTENS.
In December, 1859, the material of the Beohachter office was pur-
chased by Adam and George Leiberknecht, who, on the first of January,
1860, started a weekly German newspaper, called the Chronik des Westens.
The name was afterwards changed to Monitor des Westens. This paper,
like its predecessor, was neutral in politics. It ceased to exist in 1863.
Some time after it was started, Adam Leiberknecht disposed of his
interest to his brother George, and removed to Geneseo, where he has since
been connected with the Geneseo Republic. The office remained idle on
the hands of its owner for some time after the discontinuance of the paper,
when it was finally sold and removed from the city. George Leiberknecht
removed to Geneseo and engaged in business, where he still resides.
THE NEUE VOLKS ZEITUNG.
On the 30th of August, 1875, the first number of a handsome semi-
weekly paper, entitled Neue Yolks Zietung, was issued from Zeis' building
on the northeast corner of Eighteenth street and Second avenue. It was
started by Charles C. Winter, one of the editors of the Westliche Post, of
St. Louis, who had come here during the April previous to inspect the pros-
pects for such an entei'prise. The paper was a success from the start. In
politics it was thoroughly independent, and it has maintained this position
admirably throughout. On the 15th of September, 1875, the office was
moved to the Union office on Eighteenth street.
Mr. Winter was born in Heidelberg, Germany, April 21, 1842, and
was "educated at the celebrated university of that city. He entered the
publishing house of his father, and in 1866 came to this country, ever since
which he has been a contributor to the American press. Under his enter-
prising and able management, his paper has attained a good standing.
CHURCHES OF EOCK ISLAND.
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
The first meetino-s which resulted in the formation of this church were
held at the residence of Judge Spencer, in 1833, and Rev. Asa McMurtree
was the preacher. A school house was built in 1836, which became the
house of worship of the society till their first church was erected in 1844.
That church was built at a cost of about $4,000, and stood on the north-
west corner of Union Square. The present church edifice, c(>rner of Second
Avenue and Nineteenth Street, was built in 1855, at a cost of $20,000. The
following were the members of the original class formed at Judge Spencer's
in 1833: Calvin Spencer and wife, Zerah Spencer, Sally Case, William
Brasher, Jane M. Brasher, James Thomj)son and Caroline Thompson —
eight members.
The first pastor. Rev. Asa McMurtree, came here in 1833. The fol-
lowing, in the order named, have been his successors: Revs. C. D. James,
Asa D. West, Norris Hobart, J. B. Kirkpatrick, C. N.Wager, G. G. Worth-
ington, Andrew Coleman, Freedom Haney, B. Searle, Zadock Hall, J. O.
Gilbert, R. C. Rowley, G. L. Sutcliff, William Parker, S. G. J. Worthing-
ton, J. W. Flowers, W. H. Hunter, A. P. Graves, John P. Brooks, L. B.
12
168 HISTORY OF EOCK IBLAJSTD COUNTY. ,
Kent, Eicliard Hanej, J. M. Kliea, C. C. KnowltoD, W. C. Knapp, and H.
M. Laney, the present pastor. The church now numbers 275 members,
and the Sunday-school about 300.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
This church at first commenced its meetings in private houses, and for
some time held service in the Court House. In 1844, the "brick school-
house,'' then standing on Union Square, was purchased for $45.36, and
fitted up for a place of worship. The church M-as organized at the house of
Lemuel Ludden, June 4, 1837, with seven original members, viz : Titus
Gilbert, Zachariah Cook, Barbara Cook, Lemuel Ludden, Silah Ludden,
Pha?be Skinner, and !N"ancy Taylor. The first church building was erected
in 1848, and cost about $'3,500. This was sold, and the present edifice
erected in 1870— cost, $18,000.
The pastors have been as follows: Titus Gillet, Aug. 20, 1837, to Feb.,
1844 ; Ezra Fisher, March 16, 1844, to March 15, 1845 ; Daniel Dve, July
19, 1845, to Sept. 26, 1846 ; J. W. Denison, Kov., 1846, to April 30, 1850;
F. Ketchum,June 15, 1850, to May 28, 1854; W. W. Sawver, June 24,
1855, to May 27, 1858 ; O. Briggs, April 20, 1859, to Nov., 1861; Isaac
Grav, Jan., 1862, to July 19, 1865 ; E. C. M. Burnham. Oct. 16, 1865, to
Oct.V 1867 ; Henry Davis, D. D., ITov. 27, 1867, to 1870 ; J. S. Mabie,
Jan. 1, 1871, to Feb., 1876 ; E. Xisbet, D. D., April 1, 1876, and is pres-
ent pastor.
The following members of this church have become preachers : W. W.
Phares, JST. Elton, John L. Jackson. The church numbers 200, and has a
mission school-house worth, with lot, $2,000.
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Second Baptist Church (African) was organized April 19, 1875.
Its first meetings were held in the Mission Baptist school-house, for one
year. Then they purchased a lot on the corner of Ninth street and Fifth
avenue, on which thev erected their church building, and occupied it on
the 30th of January, 1876. The cost of the building was $670. 'Member-
ship 23 ; number in the Sunday-school, 25. Present pastor, Kev. K.
Hawkins.
GERilAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Organized May 16, 1871, with 33 members. The building at present
in use was bought of the L^nited Presbyterian congregation for $450. Eev.
August Busch was pastor from April 24, 1872, till October 24, 1873. De-
cember 20, 1874, Kev. C. G. Yor Thoren was called, and is the present
pastor. The church has 20 members, and from 40 to 50 in the Sabbath-
school.
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN IMIMANUEL CHURCH.
Organized in 1856. Church on the corner of Fifth avenue and Twen-
tieth street. This church holds the unaltered Augsburg Confession of
Faith. It has a membership of 125, and a day school connected with the
parish, which employs two teachers. Rev. C. A. Meunicke, pastor.
. HISTOEY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 169
FIBST SWEDISH BAPTIST CHTJKCH.
Fifth Avenue between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets. This church
held its first services in a little school-house on the public square. It was
oriijanized as a church Auo;ust 13, 1852, with three members, viz : A. T.
Mankee, P. Soderstrom, and Frederika Bolbero;. Rev. L. L. Frisk is pas-
tor, under whose administration the church established a mission, and built
a parsonage in Moline in 1865. The church edifice in Rock Island was
built in 1855, costing about 1,500. The succession of pastors has been :
Revs. G. Palanquist, A. G. Swedberg, A. Norelius, N". G. Rundquist, O.
Lindh, and the present minister. Rev. L. L. Frisk.
Four successful missionaries have been sent out from this church to
the West, out of whose labors have grown several churches. Present mem-
bership 70 ; Sunday-school 50.
TRINITY (episcopal) CHURCH.
Some time prior to 1853, Rev. Mr. Louderback held Episcopal services
in Rock Island, in a hall in W. L. Lee's block. The first recorded vestry
meeting of Trinity parish was held Nov. 12, 1853, and it was about that
time that an organization was effected, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Harris, Mrs.
Langley, Mrs. Joseph Brackett, Mrs. Goldsmith, and Mr. Bailey Daven-
port l)eing among the original members. The first church edifice was com-
pleted June 11, 1857, and cost $2,000. The present church, costing $16,000,
was completed on the 30th of January, 1870.
Rev. L. Goodale was elected first rector, October 18, 1854, and resigned
May 1, 1857. He was followed by Rev. Mr. Stanley, who resigned April
15, 1860, and was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Magill. After him, from 1863 to
1865, there was only occasional services. In May, 1865, Rev. Prof. Brooke,
of Griswold College, began to ofiiciate regularly and continued one service
a day for three years. He was followed by Rev. Mr. Hoyt, one year, and
he by Rev. Dr. Powers, two months. The present rector. Rev. Theodore I.
Holcombe, B. D., was called to the parish May 1, 1869.
The parish is now one of the best in the diocese, outside of the city of
Chicago. It numl^ers 150 members, with about the same number in the
Sabbath-school, and has connected with it Grace Church Mission at Moline,
numbering about 50 persons.
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
This church was organized July 1, 1851, in the " Seminary Building,"
now Christie's Cracker Factory, where the first meetings were held. Twenty
persons constituted the original membership, the first Board of Elders being
Erskine McClelland, James Todd, and Hugh "Warnock. The first church
building cost about ,$1,200, and was completed in January, 1851. The
present church was completed in May, 1876, and occupied about the same
date— cost, $10,000.
The succession of pastors has been as follows : Rev. J. R. McCalister,
from July 1, 1851, to July 1, 1860 ; Rev. W. H. Jeffers, from July, 1860,
to Sept. '1861; Rev. Henry Wallace, from April, 1863, to April, 1871 ;
Rev. John A. Reynolds, present pastor, has had charge of the church since
July, 1872. Present membership, 76 ; Sunday-school, 110.
170 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
SWEDISH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH.
The movement to establish this church began by the pastor of the
church at Moline holding services in private houses. In 1870 an organiza-
tion was effected, consisting of members formerly belonging to the Swedish
Lutheran Church ot Moline. The church, which cost ^-joOO, was built in
1870, on the corner of Tenth street and Eighth avenue. liev. S. Benson,
from Moline, served as pastor till 1873 ; then Rev. Y. Setterdahl to 1874 ;
Kev. T. N. Hasselqnist, D. D., the present pastor, and President of August-
ana College, has been in charge of the church since September, 1875. The
church now numbers 125 members, and 30 in the Sunday-school.
GERMAN M. E. CHURCH.
Organized in 1855, this church has now about 30 members and a Sun-
day-school of between 40 and 50. In 1856 the first church was built,
which in 1874 was superseded by the present building, on the corner of 6th
avenue and 14th street. It cost about $4,000. Among the original mem-
bers were H. Brockmann, J. Hawser, Ph. Sherer, C. Wagner. The follow-
ing have officiated as pastors: Ulrich Von Gunter, three years; William
Winter, one year; P. Helwig, three years; Ph. Hehner, three years; F. R.
Heintz, three years; C. Paish, three years; J. G. Lart, three years; P.
Irmsher, one year; Ph. Barth, one year. Rev. S. Saegesser, present pas- •
tor, settled over the church in September,. 1876.
ST. Joseph's (catholic) church,
Formerly known as the Congregation of St. Mary's Church. The former
church having been sold to the German Catholics of Rock Island, the first
Presbyterian Church was bought and refitted in 1874, and is now occupied
under the title of St. Joseph's Church. It is located on Second avenue.
The first Catholic conffreo:ation was formed in Rock Island under the
charge and with the occasional work of Father Alleman, a German Domin-
ican Friar, who died in St. Louis about ten years ago. He was famous as
an indefatigable and estimable missionary. The congregation was com-
posed of Irish, German and French emigrants chiefly. The names of the
original members now extant are not very many. John Linahan and E.
Littig are the best known.
Services were at first held in a cooper shop. . After this period Father
Alleman built a small Catholic Church on the corner of Dock street, where
St. Mary's now stands. The singularity of that was in the fact that all
the cut stone was brought from Nauvoo and taken from the ruins of tlie
Mormon Temple there. At the taking down of the church the old stone
was again used for the pastor's residence. St. Mary's Church was built in
1866.
The following have been pastors of St. Joseph: Rev. J. G. Alleman,
Rev. John P. Donelon, author of "My Trip to France," " Year in the Holy
Land," Rev. P. J. Murphy, Rev. P. T. McElherne, and the present pastor.
Rev. Joseph P. Roles.
St, Joseph's numbers now about 2,000 souls, and 250 children are
taught in the Sunday-school.
IIISTOET OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 171
ST. mart's (catholic) church.
The congregation of this church was a part of the general Catholic
body of the city of Rock Island prior to the establishment of St. Joseph's
parish in 1874:. With a view of forming two congregations, one for the
English speaking people and one for the Germans, the Presbyterian Church
on Second avenue was purchased and rehtted for the latter in 1871, and
the old church of St. Mary's on Fifth avenue, which had been in use since
1866, was assigned to the German Catholics. Rev. C. Schnickel became
pastor of St. Mary's August 2, 1871, on the same day that St. Joseph's was
dedicated by Bishop Foley. St. Mary's parish comprises about 100 fami-
lies of ths German population of the city, and has connected with it a
parochial school of about 70 pupils.
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The first step taken towards the organization of a Presbyterian church
in Rock Island was at a meeting in the dining-room of the old Rock Island
Rouse, Nov. 27, 1837. Rev. John Montgomery and Rev. I. Pillsbury
were present as a committee of the Presbytery. After a sermon by Rev.
Mr. Pillsbury, ten persons, whose names follow, united in forming a church,
viz.: William Dickson, A. C. Donaldson, Ann M. Conway, Mary Donald-
son, Phoibe H. Donaldson, Miriam C. Dickson, A. F. Russell, David M.
Dickson, Benjamin McKay and Sarah McKay.
The name given this church was " The First Presbyterian Church of
Stephenson, Illinois. " The regular succession of pastors has boen as fol-
lows : Rev. Michael Hermmer, from June, 1838, till 1841 ; Rev. J. A.
Woodruff, from 1811 till 1811 ; Rev. Mr. Cleland, from 1811 till Nov. 16,
1847 ; Rev. E. W. Larkin, from Aug, 24, 1818, till Aug., 1853 ; Rev. F.
P. Monfort, from Dec, 1853, till Aug., 1854; Rev. S. T. Wilson, from
Sept., 1851, till Nov., 1868 ; Rev. H.^'A. Newell, from Aj^ril, 1869, till
July 15, 1873. From this last date the church was supplied till Dec.
15, 1873, when the present pastor. Rev. John R. Findley, was called.
In the summer of 1818 a second Presbyterian church was formed in
Rock Island. The ministers officiating were Rev. A. Kent, of Galena,
and Rev. S. W. Blanchard, of Galesbiirg, 111. The services were held in
the Court House. Seven persons entered the new organization by letters,
viz.: M. B. Osborn, Elizabeth Osborn, Sarah E. Osborn, Samuel Gaghe-
gan, Nicholas Lynch, A. Purdy and Delia Purdy.
This church was under the supervision of what was then known as the
New School, while tlie First Church belonged to the Old School Presby-
terian body. The Second Church, during the days of its separate existence,
had the following pastors : Rev. Israel Dwinell, from the summer of 1849,
for six months, when he resigned ; Rev. D. B. Holt, from 1850 till 1853 ;
Rev. H.- II. Hays, D. D., first for two years, and after an interval of two
years, again till 1858 or '59 ;. The interval of two years was supplied by
Rev. W. H. Spencer. In 1859 Rev. James Caldwell took charge of the
church and officiated two years. After an absence of two years, he again
became pastor, leaving finally in 1866, when he was succeeded for one year
by Rev. Mr. Wlietmore, who was followed by Rev. E. L. Burnett, who
remained till the two churches were formally united, in May, 1870.
The church formed out of this union was called "The Presbyterian
172 HISTORY OF BOOK ISLAND COU-NTY.
Churcli of Rock Island," and so remained till the 28tli of May, 1875, when
the "Broadway Presbyterian Church " was organized out of its members,
and the mother church took the name of the "Central Presbyterian Church
of Kock Island."
At first this church, under its original name, worshipped in a little,
one-story frame school house, on the corner of Deer and Orleans streets,
subsequently removed to another lot and occupied as a dwelling. Then
Rev. Mr. Woodruff preached in one room of his own dwelling, on Orleans
street, two blocks west of the former j)lace. From this place the congrega-
tion moved to Buffalo street, and occupied the second story of a house
which had been built by Col. John Buford, and which was used as a school
room and Public Hall. The building is still standing immediately south
of the old woolen mill. The first house of worship of this body was erected
in 1845, on lot No. 1, on block No. 11, in the lower part of Rock Island.
It is still standing and has been recently used as a Catholic school room.
The Second Church also built a house of worship 25x40, on the site of the
present Central Church. In 1855 the present churcli was built. On the
18th of September, 1874, it was demolished by a fearful tornado, but was
immediately re-built in its present form, and re-occupied July 4, 1875.
During the separate existence of the First Church, the building now-
owned and occupied by the congregation of St. Joseph's (Catholic) Church
was built. It involved the church heavily in debt, and after the union of
the First and Second Churches, was sold to the Catholics.
The Central Church building on Second avenue is a substantial and
commndious, and even elegant, structure. The present membership of the
church is very large, with a large and flourishing Sunday-school.
BROADWAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
This church is located in the eastern part of the city, and its members
are at present erecting a beautiful and costly house of worship, on the cor-
ner of Twenty-third street and Seventh avenue. Previous to the demolition
of the Presbyterian church on Second avenue, the members of the Broadway
Church composed part of that body ; but on that occasion they applied to
the Presbytery for a separate organization. Their request was granted, and
on the 28tli of May, 1875, the church was organized in the lecture-room of
the Presbyterian Churcli, by a committee of the Rock River Presbytery,
consisting of Rev. Josiah Miligan, Rev. J. H. More, and Elder Snyder.
Forty-five received letters of dismission, to join the new organization known
as " Broadway Presbyterian Church." This church now hold service in
the basement of their new building.
Rev. C. D. Nott temporarily supplied the church for five months. The
present pastor. Rev. T. IT. Hench, was elected Nov. 1, 1875. Present mem-
bership, 102 ; attendance at the Sabbath-school, 166.
CHIPPIANNOCK CEMETERY,
which means " City of the Dead," was organized in 1855, at which date
sixty acres of land were purchased, beautifully located one mile south of the
city limits. The original cost of the ground and improvements was $10,000 ;
since, $16,000 more have been expended in beautifying this secluded retreat.
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 173
Bj the terms of the charter, one-half the receipts were to be expended upon
the orrounds, but the company have liberally expended about three-fourths the
amount in that direction.
The grounds are beautifully laid out in serpentine drives and walks,
according to a plan made by Mr. Hotchkiss, who laid out the celebrated
Greenwood Cemetery. They have been ornamented by the natural growth
of timber, and by the addition of every variety of tree and shrub that will
grow in this climate. The cemetery is under the management of a Board
of five Directors, as follows : H, Hakes, President ; P. L. Mitchell, Secre-
tary and Treasurer ; S. S. Gayer, J. M. Buford and B. D. I3uford,
Members.
THE OLD SETTLERS' PIONEER ASSOCIATION
of Rock Island County was organized Jan. 10, 1866, and at present numbers
about 400 members. Meetino-s for the election of officers are held on the
first Monday in February of each year ; a social re-union and picnic is held
on each Fourth of July, and an annual supper on the 22d of February,
Washingtons's Birthday. These occasions are usually fraught with good
cheer on the part of the " old settlers " and their friends, who assemble to
renew their fellowship of the days of "lang syne," and rehearse their recoF
lection of forty and nearly fifty years ago, when Indians' wigwams were more
plentiful in this region than the cabins of white settlers. A few there are,
still living, who recollect those days, who were among the earliest settlers
of this locality, Init most of the pioneers have passed away. This society
admits to its membership as " Old Settlers " all who came to the county
prior to or during the year 18-15. The present officers are : James Taylor,
President ; E. C. Cropper, Secretary ; William E. Brooks, Treasurer.
ROCK ISLAND TURN-GEMEINDE.
Organized April 16, 1857; incorporated in 1869. It consists of about
sixty members. The regular business meetings of this society are held on
the first Wednesday in each month. Tuesday and Friday evenings are de-
voted to gymnastics, and Thursday and Saturday evenings to debating and
music. The lectures given by this society are of a peculiarly interesting
character, and are ably supported and well attended by the members. This
society Contemplate soon erecting a new Hall, which will be both elegant
and commodious. The following are the present oflicers : August Hues-
ing. President ; Basil Winter, Master of Gymnastics; Henry Schill,
Recording Secretary ; P. Winter, Corresponding Secretary ; Thomas E.
Schindler, Treasurer.
ROCK ISLAND ATHLETE CLUB.
This institution was founded by some twenty young men, in January,
1873, when a gymnasium was furnished, and athletic exercises formed the
chief features of the club. There are now about one hundred active, paying
members, and while the gymnasium is still kept up, it has ceased to be the
principal object. Older gentlemen have joined the club, and its present
174 HisTOKT OF rock: island county.
elegantly furnished rooms, on Illinois street, over the First National Bank,
consist of a billiard- parlor, containing two very handsome billiard tables, a
card and reception room, a chess room and a gymnasium, which are open to
members at all hours, no gambling or intoxicating liquors being allowed on
the premises. The club runs a coarse of lectures and readings every winter,
employing the best talent only. The membership fee is $1U, and dues $2
per quarter. The officers are : Joseph Gaskell, President ; C. W. Dunham,
Vice President ; Dr. C. C. Carter, Treasurer ; G. F. Evans, H. J.
Lanorej and Spencer Gregg, Executive Committee ; J. S. Dart, Librarian.
EOCK ISLAND COUNTY AGRICULTUEAL SOCIETY.
This society was organized in 1871, and has held four annual fairs and
several trotting meetings. The grounds of the society are immediately
south of the city of Rock Island, on the road leading to Milan. About
forty acres are enclosed, upon which are situated buildings for offices during
the annual fairs, a large lioral hall, an amphitheatre capable of seating five
thousand people, and a large number of stalls and pens suitable for stock.
The track — a half mile in length — is a very excellent one, and every year a
large number of noted horses are to be found competing for the liberal
purses offered by the society. The society offers about $5,000 cash premi-
ums yearly, and the fair of 1875, has been pronounced " one of the best
county fairs ever held in the State." The officers for 1876-7 are as follows:
President, AY. L. Sweeney, Rock Island; Yice President, 0. II. Deere, Mo-
line; Treasurer, S. K. W. Field, Rock Island; Secretary, J. J. Parks, Rock
Island; Cor. Sec, H. C. Cleveland, Rock Island.
ROCK ISLAND LODGES.
MASONS.
Hall over the Rock Island National Bank on Second avenue.
Trio Lodge No. 57, instituted Oct. 4, 1848. Regular communications
first Thursday in each month. Officers: James M. Montgomery, W. M.;
Isaac Webster, S. W. ; John H. Lloyd, J. W. ; Henry Burgower, Treas.;
Louis Bradford, Sec'y; R. M. Sweeney, S. D. ; Thomas Johnston, J. D.
Jtock Island Lodge No. 658, instituted October, 1870. Regular com-
munications first Friday in each month. Officers: Morris Rosenfield, W.
M.; P. D. Drake, S. AY; AY. J. Brown, J. AV.; AV. S. Parsons, Treas.;
Ephraim AVood, Sec'y; John R. AYarner, S. D.; L. Ilolbertson, J. D.
Bai^ett Chapter No. 18, R. A. II., instituted Sept. 30, 1853. Regu-
lar convocations first Tuesday in each month. Officers: H. C. Cleveland,
H. P.; J. M. Montgomery, K. ; J. AA^. Matthews, S. ; A. J. Swanson,
Treas.; J. M. Boney, Rec; John Seigcrist, C. H.; AV. M. King, P. J.; R.
M. Sweeney, R. A. C. ; AY. J. Brown, J. T. Dixon, J. H. Lloyd, M. Y.
Hock Island Council No. 20, R. c5 S. M., instituted Oct. 4, 1866.
Regular assembly first AYednesday in each month. Officers: J. AV. Mat-
thews, T. I. G. AI.; Henry Burgower, D. T. M.; G. H. Osborn, P. C. of
AV.; H. C. Cleveland, Rec.; J. B. CargiU, Treas.; AY M. King, C. of C;
Philli]3 Lloyd, C. of G. ^ _
Inverts Commandery, No. 18, KnigTds Templar, instituted Oct. 23,
1866. Regular conclaves second AVednesday in each month. Officers:
HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 175
Henry C. Cleveland, E. C; Alexander Steel, Generalissimo; James M.
Montgomery, C. G. ; Louis Kiesow, Treas.; W, L. Sweeney, Rec. ; Joseph
Gaskill, P.; John Seigcrist, S. W.; William J. Brown,' J. W.; John Mat-
thews, W.; William G. Morris, St. B.; Andrew J. Swanson, Sw. B.; Wil-
liam M. King, 0. G.
ODD-FELLOWS.
Hall northwest corner Illinois and Washington streets.
Rock Island Lodge No. 18, instituted July 4, 1S46. Regular meetings
every Monday evening. Officers: Philip Wagner, IST. G.; Oliver Olsen,
V. G.; James Johnson, R. S.; Charles Engel, Per. Sec; W. L. Sweeney,
Treas.
Ucal Lodge No. 608, instituted March 9, 1876. Regular meetings
every Wednesday evening. Officers: M. S. O'Neil, N. G.; C. Y. Post,
Y. G. ; J. M. Reynolds, R. S. ; George Atlers, P. S. ; Jonas Bear, Treas.
Rock Island Encampment No. 12, instituted in 1848. Regular meet-
ings first and third Friday evening in each month. Officers: Stephen
Stader, C. P.; Philip Wagner, II. P.; Thomas Yates, S. W.: Julius Stroe-
ley, J. W.; T. A. Johnson, Treas.
I. o. B. B.
Island Lodge No. 169, organized January 11, 1872. Officers: Ed.
Lagare, Pres.; Ed. Kohn, Yice Pres.; Nate Jacobsen, Rec. Sec; R. R,
Grotte, Fin. Sec; L. J. Levi, Treas.; Abe May, Mentor; I. Bamberger,
Asst. Mentor; Isaac Epstein, Warden; J. H. Adler, I. Ileinsfenter, H.
Burgower, I. Bamberger, I. Epstein, Trustees.
UNITED ANCIENT ORDEK OF DKUIDS.
Hall is Star Block opposite Harper House.
Rock Island Grove, No. 28, instituted April, 1872. Regular meetings
every Thursday evening. Officers: Fred. Koch, N. A.; Charles Ritzer,
Y. A.; Jacob Ziegler, Treas.; Charles Otto, Sec; Peter Sommers, I. G.;
Jacob Ilesley, Dept. G. A.
Charity Grove, No. 32, instituted October, 1872. Regular meetings
every Friday evening. Officers: James Hardin, N. A.; Joseph Radel, Y
A.; Swan Yerngrin, Sec; Conrad Schmidt, Treasurer; Matt. Frederickson,
I. G.; Charles Oberg, O. G.
ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN.
Hall over No. 21 West Illinois street.
Rock Island Lodge No. 1, instituted November, 1875. Regular meet-
ings every Monday evening. Officers: J. Sutcliff, P. M. W.; J. M.
Groover, M. W.; J. B. Johnston, G. F.; J. H. Thornton, O.; A. A.
Stearns, Recorder; C. Swanson, Financier; Gil. Swanson, Receiver; E.
Martin, I. W.; L. Lawson, O. W.; L. Lawhead, G.; G. W. Lawrence,
George Stoker, and J. Sutcliff, Trustees.
Island City Lodge No. 4, instituted June, 1875. Regular meetings
everv Tuesday evening. Officers: Henry Kinner, P. M. W. ; C. M,
Waters, M. W.; A. Altimus, G. F.; James F. St. Clair, O.; George
176 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
Downs, Jr., G.; George Alter, Recorder; John T. St. Clair, Financier;
G. A. Solander, Receiver; Jonas Bear, I. W. ; James Thompson, O. W.
Gerinania Lodge No. 6, instituted October, 1875. Regular meetings
every Friday evening.
GRAND LODGE A. O. U. W. OF ILLINOIS.
Instituted July 30, 1875. Meetings semi-annually, in January and
July. Officers: E. W. Boyington, P. G. M. W., Rock Island; E. C.
Palmer, G. M. W., Rock Falls; M. Piggot, G. G. F., Quincy; W. II. Mc-
Cormickj G. O., Beardstown; George R. Wells, G. G. Streator; G. A.
Solander, G, Rec, Rock Island; E. Krell, G. Receiver, Rock Island; T. L.
Mathews, G. AV., Virginia.
MOLINE.
Moline, the City of Mills, is the chief manufacturing town of Rock
Island Count3^ It is, moreover, one of the leading manufacturing centres
of the West, being situated upon a water-power which is practically inex-
haustible. This power is formed by the Upper Rapids of the Mississippi,
which begin twenty miles above Moline and are here utilized by a dam
thrown across from the Illinois shore to the island of Rock Island. This
dam, with the excavation of the basin above it, increases the natural head
of the river to eleven feet, and c(5ntains a volume sufficient to drive more
than a thousand times the amount of machiner}- at present in operation,
although there are a dozen or more large and flourishing manufactories and
two of the largest plow factories in the world.
THE MOLINE WATER-POWER.
The advantages of this immense water-power attracted the attention
of some of the early settlers. In a letter addressed to John W. Spencer,
dated Burlington, Iowa Territory, July 18th, 1838, Hon. John Buford re-
fers to it and to a proposed project for its utilization. He had visited the
Upper Mississippi as far as the site of St. Paul, and liked the situation
about Rock Island better than any other place he had seen. He predicted
that at this point a western railroad would tirst strike the Mississippi River,
and that Rock Island would become the centre of 50,000 population. In
this curious old letter, Mr. Buford discusses with Judge Spencer a plan for
a " canal " and mills at the Rapids, where Moline is now situated, the cost
of which he attempts approximately to reckon up. "In the first place," he
says, " four feet clear fall must be obtained. I would recommend to you to
have a line of level run from the mouth of the Branch below the rocks and
near the house occupied by one of your partners, upon the most favorable
low grounds, and as high up the Rapids as experience and utility will au-
thorize. I think the ground is most favorably adapted for such an im-
provement. The average depth of the canal will not exceed nine feet."
Mr. Buford then makes an estimate of the probable cost of construct-
ing such a canal, supposing it to be a mile and a half in length, sixty feet
wide at the top and forty feet at the bottom. He says "it will contain 280
cubic yards to the rod. One mile and a half is 510 rods; 280 cubic yards
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUKTT. 177
to the i-od is 151,200 cubic yards, which at lOcts a yard will cost $15,120.
Add to this locts a cubic yard for excavating and removing rock out of the
canal, say 135 rods, or $5,670, and it will make the total sum $21,870."
To this Mi-. Buford proposed to add a grist mill three stories high, 40
by 60 feet, with two run of burrs, costing $5,000, and a saw mill with two
run of saws, $2,500 more, "making the grand sum total of $30,000."
"This establishment," he says, "will build up Stephenson, and as the
town and county demand, other additions will be added." Mr. Buford also
recommended in this letter the formation of a joint stock company which
should purchase and hold the lands along this proposed improvement, and
he says "such lands in ten years will pay the original cost."
Mr. Buford was at that time or soon became a citizen of Stephenson,
and was instrumental while in the State Senate in 1810-41 in getting the
bill passed changing the name of Stephenson t() Rock Island. But he was
never practically identified with the development of the Moline Water-
Power. >*-
In 1841, Spencer, Sears and White built the first dam at this point.
It was a wooden dam extending from the Illinois shore to the island of
Bock Island. They also built a saw and a flouring mill on the Moline side,
just north of where the Moline Blow Company's works now stand. Pitts,
Gilbert & Pitts bought out Sears & Co., and in 1858 substituted for the old •
wooden dam a new structure composed partly of stone and partly of frame,
which was removed when the Government commenced the improvement of
the water power.
In 1846, Charles Atkinson built a saw mill on the dam, afterwards
known as the " old red mill," occupied by Cham1)erlain & Dean. xVnd
about 1848, Spencer 11. White built a mill at the north end of the dam on
Rock Island. Here also Charles Atkinson started the first planing machine
ever operated north of St. Louis.
The immense water power at Moline has been utilized in its present
form in connection with the Government Works on the island — the great
inland krsenal and armory of the United States — government making the
necessary appropriations for the construction of the dam and entering into
contract with the Moline Water Power Comj^any to complete it and keep it
in repair at the government cost.
JSTotwithstanding this and the great natural advantages of the situation,
the business men of Moline are entitled to high rank among the intelligent,
enterprising and progressive mrti of the State. The nnsurpassed advan-
tages which Moline affords for manufactures of all descriptions, have drawn
hither that peculiarly practical class of men who build factories, organize
labor and set the wheels of industry running.
The Moline Water Power Company was organized in 1865, the follow-
ing being its original officers and members: Charles Atkinson, President;
C. H. Deere, Vice President; J. M. Gould, Secretary; John Deere, D. C.
Dimock, John Good, R. K. Swan, J, S. Keator, S. AV. Wheelock.
GOVERNMENT CONTRACT WITH THE COMPANY.
The Moline Review has the following^ ap})roved statement of the con-
tract of the Government with the Water Power Company:
"The United States Government, in order to avail itself of the Moline
water-power for running the immense amount of machinery necessary to . ^
178 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COtTNTY,
its great workshops, in 1867, wliile President Grant was acting Secretary of
War, entered into a contract with the Water Power Company, by which
the company ceded to the Government their portion of the power on condi-
tion that the Government make certain specified improvements, develop the
power at its own cost, and give the company, in perpetuity, one-fourth of
the whole, free from rent, repairs and expenses of every kind whatever. The
Government also contracted to rent additional power to the company at a
fixed price, so that with the growth of manufactures the power will be-
come a source of revenue both to the government and to the company.
Congress made the necessary appropriations to carry out the contract, the
old dam from the main land to the island was torn out, the reservoir is to
be deepened, the adjoining banks of the island raised and rip-rapped with
rock, a wall of the heaviest Joliet stone was built longitudinally with the
channel of the river, 2,400 feet in length, twenty feet in height, eight feet
wide at the base, sloping to four feet at the top, with supporting buttresses
of three feet at intervals of ten feet, the walls pierced at proper distances
for gates or bulk heads. In addition to this longitudinal wall, an embank-
ment 1,1:00 feet.in length, same height as the wall, with a cement core rip-
rapped on the side next the river, has been built, practically continuing the
wall and makinty manufacturino^ sites a distance of 3,800 feet above the new
government dam in course of construction, along the entire leagth of which
the present head of seven feet can be increased to eleven feet, with the
the whole volume of the Mississippi River for a feeder."
This last statement is an exaggeration, for it is only thQ.tportion of the
"volume of the Mississippi" which flows on the southern side of the island
and of its artificial extension up the rapids, that enters the reservoir. The
whole northern half of the river flows on unobstructed and is used for pur-
poses of navigation.
OTHER ADVANTAGES.
The advantages of Moline as a manufacturing center are by no means
limited to her water power, great and abundant as that is. While coal and
lead abound in the immediate vicinity, with the river reaching to the im-
mense lumber regions of the far north on the one hand and to the Gulf of
Mexico and the tropics on the other, with railroads reaching out into rich
agricultural regions to the northwest, west and southwest, as well as to the
east, northeast and southeast, she has unsurpassed facilities for collecting
the raw materials, and for the distribution of the finished products of her
mills and manufactories to all parts of the country. Situated in the very
heart of a rich agricultural region, the cost of living is reduced to a mini-
mum. The city contained, in 1870, 1,166 inhabitants, and at the present
time probably not less than 9,000, and is rapidly growing. Xew industries
are constantly being added to those already so successfully established. The
coming spring promises to see the erection of a large first-class rolling mill
here. Parties have already been looking over the ground, who will un-
doubtedly decide in favor of the enterprise. A more promising location
for such could hardlv be found in the West. There are at least 15,000 tons
of merchant bar iron consumed in Moline, Rock Island and Davenport
annually, and all the river towns from Quincy to St. Paul, would find it
their most convenient source of supply. Such a mill would find no com-
petition nearer than Chicago and St. Louis. An extensive wagon manufac-
turing establishment, at present at Dubuque, we understand has made
HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 179
arrangements to remove to Moline early in the spring. In general terms,
it may be said the manufacturing interests of the city were ne\er in a more
promising condition. There is not a manufacturer here who has not all the
orders he can possibly fill. The following are some of the leading estab-
lishments, of which the city may well feel proud :
DEERE it CO. PLOW WORKS.
The Deere & Co. Plow Works have the reputation of being the largest
establishment of the kind in the world. They employ over 600 hands, and
the works have a capacity of 500 steel plows, cultivators, sulky and gang
plows every working day in the year, making a grand aggregate of 150,000
implements. John Deere, the founder of these mammoth works, was a
pioneer steel plow maker in the Northwest, having established the Grand
Detour Plow Works (Lee County, ill.) in 1838, whence ten years later he
removed to Moline and founded the present establishment. At this time
the "Deere Plow" is known in all parts of the world, having been shipped
quite largely to Russia, Australia, South America and Cuba. The build-
ings are ample to accommodate the immense business carried on. The new
foundry erected last season is a substantial building 100 by 00 feet in size,
the old foundry building now being usea for pattern shops and core room.
The main building, four stories high, contains the blacksmith shop, stocked
with the latest improved machinery, the grinding and polishing room, etc.
The wood-work shops occupy a building of similar design, three stories in
height. In this building are the fitting room and the paint shop. The
power for driving these immense works is derived from five water wheels of
50-horse power each and a steam engine of 100-horse power, in the rear of
the main building, in the front of which are the oflices. For convenience
and expedition in shipping, a railroad track runs through the front end of
the main building, beside which is the elev^ator, communicating with each
floor of the building. In addition to the common Deere Plow, which is made
in various styles, adapted to all kinds of ^oils, several specialties are manu-
factured, among which are the Deere Gang Plow, the Triple Gang Plow, the
Gilpin Sulky Plow, which is the neplus ultra of all plows, and the Advance
AValking Cultivator.
THE MOLINE PLOW CO.
The Moline Plow Company. — This establishment was founded in 1861:,
on a capital of $20,000, w^itli a force of twenty-five hands, turning out only
1,000 plows per annum. The business grew rapidlj', and constant additions
.to the producing capacities had to be made to keep up with the increasing
demand for the implements turned out. The Company was incorporated in
April, 1870, with a paid up capital of |400,000. The oflicers are R. K.
Swan, President ; G. O. Stephens, Vice-President ; C. W. Lobdell, Secre-
tary ; A. S. Carson, Treasurer. In 1876, the capital had been increased to
$600,000, the number of employees to 400 and the product to 50,000 plows,
amounting to over $1,000,000*! The works occupy about two acres of
ground, and including the several floors, from five to eight acres. The iron
working shop in which are the foundry, blacksmith shop, finishing room,
hardening furnaces and Holly pump (for protection from fire), is 355 by 60
feet in size and 30 feet high. The grinding and polishing room, and the
180 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
room for putting together the wood-work of plows and cultivators, are each
100 bj 90 feet; in the former are 24 large grindstones and 20 emerv wheels.
The wood-working shop is 200 bj 50 feet, and the paint or finishing room
and the shipping room are of the same size. The pi'oduct comprises steel
walking plows, breakers, gang and sulkv plows, walking and " Imperial "
combined riding and walking cultivators, road scrapers, harrows, etc. A
specialty is made of the "Evans Plow City Sulky Plow,'' patented in Juh^,
1876, of which 3,000 will be made for the current year. This is an iron
frame and beam plow, strong and du2'able, and operates easily.
WAGON WORKS.
The Moline Wagon Co. was established in 1854, twenty-three years
ago, and was incorporated in 1ST2, with a capital of s300,000. The works
occupy 500 by 800 feet space, with complete and substantial buildings, fitted
with special machinerj^ invented and manufactured by the Company, which
insures the utmost accuracy and perfection in every particular. From 200
to 250 hands are employed, who are required to be careful, experienced and
practical mechanics, whose work is under the personal supervision of mem-
bers of the Company, thus insuring the best, strongest and lightest running
wagon in tlie market. Their wagons are all manufactured from the very
best material, every portion of which is tested before being made up. The
wheels, before being tired, are thoroughly saturated in boiling linseed oil —
a sure preventive against loose tires. Their lumber is all thorough' seasoned
under cover; their machinery is of the best and latest improved in the mar-
ket, and much of it of the company's own invention, and not in use in any
other fictory in the country. The Moline AYagon Company make the
largest and best variety of spring wagons to be found in the country, em-
ploying an exclusive department tor that branch of their business. These
wagons are better adapted for the Western trade than any other in the mar-
ket. These works have grown to their present immense capacity from a
small beginning, through the superior excellence of their productions,
coupled with the enterprise and well-known business qualifications of the
present management. The capacity of the works is 150 farm and freight
wagons and 50 spring wagons per week, aggregating the immense number
of 10,400 vehicles per year, valued at over half a million dollars. Every
wagon sent out -is fully warranted to be well made and of the best material.
Among the specialties of the establishment are the Moline Farm and Plan-
tation Wagon, furnished with extra-heavy thimble-skein, made of refined
ii'on, grooved box bottoms, double cleats in the center, secured by double
straps, with steps on sides. The Moline Freight Wagons are made of all
sizes — adapted to freighting purposes on the plains — and can l)e made of
sufiicient capacity to carry 20,000 lbs. The "Half Spring Office Wagon" is
a stronii', durable and lio-ht runnino- vehicle, used for a delivery waofon, and
very convenient on a farm. The "Two-spring Express Wagon," with two
seats. The " Three-spring Picnic AV agon "^s one of the most popular
wagons in the market, and has given very general satisfaction wherever in-
troduced, both to the farmer and merchant. The "Three-spring Excursion
Wagon" has three seats ; the "Platform Spring Wagon" is a very general
favorite wherever introduced. The " Four-sjDring Mountain Wagon " is
very popular in a rocky and broken countr}-, as it always carries its load
level, and is peculiarly adapted for California and the Rocky Mountains.
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 181
FOUNDRIES, MACHINE SHOPS AND BOILER WORKS.
Williams, White & Co., mill furnisliers and manufacturers of steam
engines, mill macliinery, boilers, couplings, shaftings, etc., have a large and
flourishing business. This is an incorporated company, of which A. Wil-
liams is Pi-esident; M. H. White, Vice-President; and II. A. AinsM'orth,
Secretary and Treasurer. The main building, comprising the wood-working
department, the oftice, etc., is l-tOx-lS feet in size, two stories high; the black-
smith shop and engine room, 70x30 feet, and the storeroom, STx41 feet; the
foundry, 85x50 feet. These, with the exception of the foundiy, are all
substantial brick buildings. From 50 to 60 men are employed, and the
value of the annual productions will aggregate from $75,000 to $100,000.
The Barnard & Leas Manufacturing Co. was incorporated in 1872, with
a capital of $120,000, though the business was established several years prior
to that. The present ofiicers are II. A. Barnard, President; S, J. Leas,
Yice-President; W. C. Bennett, Secretary and Treasurer. The business of
the Company is the manufactui*e of all kinds of flour-mill and warehouse
machinerv, smut machines, grain separators, etc. They make a specialty of
their machine for packino; flour and their brush-scouring machines, on both
of which they received the highest award of merit at the late Centennial
Exhibition in Philadel])hia. The products of this Company are sold quite
extensively in Great Britain, Germany and South America. They em])loy
about sixty hands, and the value of their production for 1876 amounted to
$110,000. The pi'ospeccs for the current year are exceedingly good, and
their works are run to their full capacity to keep up with their orders.
The Moline Boiler Works of Messrs. Schillinger & Trumble are run-
ning with full force on full time, on steam boilers, tanks and sheet iron
work. They have a commodious brick building, 80x10 feet in size. They
employ a force of ten to flfteen hands, and turn out an annual value of
$25,000 to $30,000. Their boilers are in use in many of the largest estab-
lishments in the West.
E. B. Beers & Co. commenced the foundry business in the spring of
1874, in a small frame building adjoining their present ample and commo-
dious shops, consisting of main shop, 60x45 feet in size; engine room, 24x
18 feet, and cleaning room, 20x20 feet. They made a specialty of all kinds
of light castings, both of iron and brass, for all kinds of machinery, agricul-
tural implements, etc.; employ eight workmen, and do a business of $15,000
a year. They have built up a flourishing business, and are full of work at
all times.
MALLEABI,B IRON WORKS.
The Union Malleable Iron Co.— C. S. Ells, President; C. W. Heard,
Yice-President; H. O. Sleight, Secretary and Treasurer — is one of the ])ros-
perous concerns of the city. It was incorporated in 1872, and from the first
has been a decided success. The Company have every facility for doing a
large business. The grounds are ample, being 150 feet front by 400 feet
deep, with the following buildings: Foundry, 62x117 feet; annealing room,
50x100; tumbling room, 20x50; finishing room, 50x00; shipping room,
30x40; pattern room, 30x40; giving 18,654 square feet of ground floor
room. The office is 20x40 feet, with capacious nre and burglai'-proof vault.
About 75 hands are emplo}'ed, and an average of 9,000 pounds of metal is
melted daily the year round. The aggregate sales last year amounted to
182 HISTOKT OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
over $90,000. Orders are received from all parts of the coiintrj. The
Company have a large trade on the Pacific coast. The Union Wagon Brake
is one of the specialties of this Company. It has been adopted by some of
the most extensive wagon-makers, among which we may mention the Mil-
burn Wagon Company, of Toledo, Ohiu; the Xewton Wagon Company,
Batavia, 111.; O'Brien Bros., Kewanee, 111.; Moline Wagon Company,
Moline, 111., etc. It is simple and reliable, entirely automatic, easily ad-
justed, and each brake will work with either right or left hand, as desired.
It is very durable, and every part of each brake is fully guaranteed.
The Moline Malleable Iron Works are carried on by a joint stock com-
pany incorporated in 1870. H. H. Hill is president and general manger,
and under his able supervision it is doing a good business. A general line
of malleable castings for agricultural machinery, etc., are turned out to the
value of about $60,000 annually. From 30 to 35 hands are employed.
PUMP WORKS.
The Moline Pump Company, manufacturers of farm pumps, was
incorporated in T 873, with a paid-up capital of $75,000. The ofiicers are
A. S. Wright, President and Treasurer, and C. A. Itose, Secretary. The
works have a capacity of 20,000 pumps a year. They employ about twenty
hands, who are kept busy on full time. The pumps of this Company have
a wide reputation throughout the Western States, where their trade princi-
pally lies. Prospects for the present year are good, and they will do a much
larger business than last year.
WOODEN WAKE AND LU:MBER.
This is one of the leading industries of Moline, and will undoubtedly
keep pace with others in growth and importance.
JJimock, Gould & Co., manufacturers of wooden ware, lumljer, lath
and shingles. This is one of the pioneer establishments of the city, having
been established in 1852. The present officers are D. C. Dimock, Presi-
dent; J. M. Gould, Vice-President; C. M, Hill, Secretary and Treasurer;
C. K. Ainsworth, General Agent. The lumber mills are shut down during
the winter months, but the wooden ware manufacture runs all the year.
The Company employ 150 hands, and turned out last year 9,000,000 feet of
lumber, 300,000 pails, 77,000 tubs, 6,500 dozen wash-boards, and 13,000
churns. Their trade extends throughout the West, and their freight cars,
of which the Company have a large number, may be seen on every railway.
They are putting up an addition to their saw mill, 36x42 feet, for the next
season's work.
J. S. Keator & Son, manufacturers of lumber, have a capital of $200,-
000 invested, and last year turned out 13,725,300 feet of lumber, 3,608,000
shingles, and -1.422,000 lath. They also run a planing-mill, and make the
dressing of lumber and manufacture of mouldings a part of their business.
They employ 125 hands. Mr. J. S. Keator came from Honesdale, Wayne
County, Pa , where he had been engaged in mercantile pursuits, in lb56,
and, soon after settling in Moline, became interested in a saw-mill with a
capacit)" of about 3,000,000 feet of lumber annually. This mill was burned
in 1872, and was immediately rebuilt by Messrs. Keator & Son on a much
larger scale, at a cost of about $65,000 — size, 165x54 feet, and capacity of
>-t_
fl.s»^
EX- COUNTY JUDGE
ROCK ISLAND
HISTORY OF EOCE ISLAND COUKTY. 185
twelve million feet. Messrs. Keator & Son own extensive pine lands, and
cut their own logs, and have their own steamer on the river.
SCALE WORKS.
The Yictor Scale Co. was organized in 1870, since which time the
business has grown yearly, and was never more promising than at the
present time. S. W. Wheelock is President, and H. W. Candee, Secretary.
The works were removed several years ago from Dixon, 111., to Moline, as a
more promising location for the business. Some twenty workmen are em-
ployed, and the prospects now are that new buildings and increased facilities
will have to be added, to keep up with the growing demand for these popu-
lar scales. Although the business of the Company is mainly in the West,
their trade extends to all parts of the country.
ORGAN WORKS.
Lancashire & Turner, proprietors of the Moline Pipe Organ Works,
established the business of building church organs here in 1871, since which
time they have run to the full capacity of their works. They have a capital
invested of about $15,000, and employ about fifteen workmen. They are
themselves jDractical organ builders, having been engaged in that business
in London, Eng., before emigrating to this country. The prospects for the
coming season's business are promising, as they hav^e already orders on hand
amounting to over $10,000 for church organs. They use all the latest im-
l)roved machinery, and manufacture all parts of the instruments themselves.
EARLY HISTOPJCAL EVENTS.
Tlie original proprietors of the water power, in 1841 or '42, laid out
some lots on the south side of Main street, opposite the grounds now occu-
pied by the plow works and paper mill, and named the place " Rock Island
Mills." The plat, however, was never recorded. In 1843, Charles Atkin-
son, D. B! Sears and others, purchased of Huntington Wells a portion of
his farm lying east of the Rock Island Mills property, and they, together
with the owners of the latter, laid out the town of Moline, the same year.
The plat thus laid out constituted the original town of Moline. Subse-
quently Charles Atkinson laid out his first addition, which was followed by
his second addition in 1856; since whicli, various additions have been made
from time to time, till the place has reached its present corporate dimen-
sions. It extends on the east to the city limits of Rock Island, and west
from that point about one and three-quarter miles, and is about one mile in
width north and south, with plenty of room to grow in either direction.
Moline was quite early incorporated as a town, but the records having
perished in a fire, we have no authentic information respecting the first
municipal organization and officers. It was, however, incorporated as a city
under the general law of the State, approved April 10, 1872. That law
came in force on the first of July, 1872. On the third of that month a
petition was presented to the Board of Trustees of the town of Moline,
asking the question of the adoption of a city government, to be submitted
13
186 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
to the qualified voters of the town for their decision. The petition was
granted, and in pursuance thereof an election was held on Tuesday, Angust
6, 1872, resulting as follows:
For city organization, 261 votes; against city organization, 22 votes;
for minority representation in the city council, 21 votes; against minority
representation in the city conncil, 247 votes.
On Tuesday, August 29, 1872, the election for city officers was held,
and the following named persons were elected: Mayor — Daniel L. Wheel-
ock; City Clerh — Orrin K. Ferguson; City Attorney— Zo\\\\'Y.^YOv,'m\\g\
Aldermen — George W, Vinton, Luke E. Hemenway, Jerman S, Iveator,
Marvil H. White, Henry Klahn, Charles W. Lobdell, Swan Hanson, Dan-
iel W. Dimock, Charles F. Hemenway.
The following comprises the city official register from 1872 to the
present time:
1873. J/«yw— John Deere; (7% (7^«r^— A. C. Diniuck; City At-
torney — W. J. Entrikin; Aldermen — George Wittick, H. A. Ains worth,
L. F. Kerns, IT. A. Barnard.
1874. Mayor — John Deere; City Clerh — D. C. Diraock, Jr.; City
Attorney — W. J. Entrikin; City Treanurer — C. F. Hemenway; Police
Magistrate — A. F. Swander; Aldermen — Daniel Gault, M. H. White, L.
E. Hemenway, Everett Wheelock.
1875. Mayor— \). L. Wheelock; City 6'Ze/'Xi— Stephen T. Walker;
City Attorney — Eugene Lewis; City Treasurer — J. S. Gillmore; Alder-
men — Henrv O. Whipple, Eric O. Kerberg, Job Tuffley, C. F. Grantz.
1876. 'Maijor—D. L. Wheelock; Clty (7Zdr^— Stephen T. Walker;
City Attorney — Wm.R. Moore; City Treasurer — C. F. HemenM'ay; Alder-
men — John Shallene, M. H. White, C. F. Grantz, H. A. Barnard.
MOLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Prefatory to the facts and figures we propose to give touching the
present excellent graded school system of Moline, Ave shall glance back some
thirty-five years. In 1843 the first school house was built. It originated
in a two-fold interest which it has been peculiar with Americans, especially
with JS^ew England people, always to keep associated, viz.: Peligion and
Education, the School House and the Church. In the early pioneer settle-
ments, before separate buildings could be afibrded for each of these para-
mount institutions, they were often brought together under the same roof —
the scIkjoI being taught during the week and the school house converted
into a sanctuary of religion on Sunday. In precisely snch a state of feeling
originated the " old brick school house " of 1843. "The people," says an
old settler, " felt the need of schools and of some place in which to hold
religious meetings." Accordingly the proprietors of the town site donated
two lots ; a subscription was circulated and a school house built, on the site
of the present engine house. For several years it was used as a place of
worship on Sundays, by different denominations.
The first stated teacher in Moline was Joseph Jackman, well known to
many of the old settlers, not as a teacher only, but as a worthy citizen and
an efficient public servant, in the capacity of Town Clerk and Justice of
the Peace. He came from Massachusetts, where he had formerly been a
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 187
sclioolmate of Hon. diaries Atkinson. The scliool was subsequently taught
by S. P. Hodges, late County Clerk, and for many years one of the worthy
citizens of Moline.
Mr. Jacknian first suggested the idea of graded schools in Moline,
though it was not till many years after that the system was fully adopted
and put in successful operation.
The present system, with the exception of the improvements which are
constantly being made, dates from April, 1873, when the first Board of
Education was elected under the City Charter and in accordance with the
revised school laws. That Board consisted of the following members : C.
A. Wheelock, President ; H. H. Grover, Secretary ; Wm. H. Edwards,
Ezra Smith, C. O. Nathan, Jonatlian Huntoon.
The Board this year appointed W. H, Eussell Superintendent of
Schools. Through his labors an elaborate course of study for all the grades
of the schools was prepared and subsequently adopted by the Board.
COURSE OF STUDY.
FIRST GRADE.
Ldiiguagc — Eeading and spelling, from charts and blackboard, 250
words; sentence-making; use of period, interrogation point, and capital let-
ters for proper names.
Numbers — Arabic notation to .50 ; Roman notation to 10 ; add and sub-
tract, answer not exceeding 10; addition and subtraction tables, with ob-
jects, to 10.
Drawing — Combination of 2, 3, and ^ lines using sticks; Drawino-
Book No. 1 to page 7.
Writing — First three principles; formation and analysis of the " short
letters."
Ohjects — Name, parts and uses of familiar objects, the human body,
plants, animals, etc. Color; distinguishing, naming and grouping simple
colors. Form; shape of objects, straight, crooked and curved lines, lessons
on corners.
Singing, physical exercise, lessons in morals and manners.
SECOND GRADE.
Second Reader — Part I., spelling all the words; uses of all punctua-
tion marks and capital letters. Exercise in expression, making and writin<r
sentences.
Numhers — Arabic notation and numeration to 1,000; Roman to 500;
add and subtract, answer not exceeding 200; addition and subtraction tables
with objects.
Drawing — Combination of 5, 6, 7, and 8 lines, using sticks ; complete
Book 1.
Writing-^The principles, formation and analysis of short, semi-
extended, and extended letters, and combinatig;i into easy words.
Objects — Name parts, qualities, and uses of familiar objects; the liu-
man body (bones), plants and animals. Form; wave, spiral, virtical, hori-
zontal, oblique, parallel lines; angles and plane figures. Color; tints and
shades. Weight and size.
Music, physical exercise, lessons in morals and manners.
188 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
THIRD GRADE.
Language — Second Reader, Part II.; use of capital letters and all
punctuation marks; oral and written spelling of all the words; practice in
simple composition, and the use of spoken language.
Numbers — Notation and nunieraiion. Aral)ic and Roman; simple
examples in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; addition,
subtraction and multiplication tables.
Writing — Book I., using pencil.
Oljects — Same as in previous grades, extended according to capacity
of pupils. The senses: voice, its organs; sight, soimd, weight, distance,
place, etc. Lessons on color and form, continued. Drawing book II.,
using pencil.
Music, physical exercise, and lessons in morals and manners, contined.
FOURTH GRADE.
Language — Third Reader; oral and written spelling from reader, all
words used; instruction and practice in com230sition and expression.
Numbers — Same as Third Grade, extended; multiplication and divi-
sion tables; U. S. money; linear measure, liquid measure, dry measure,
avoirdupois weight, and time tables. Teacher use Primary Lessons as a
guide.
Objects — Continued; lessons in natural philosophy, with experiments.
Drawing Book III.
Writing — Book IL, using pen.
Music, physical exercises, and lessons in morals and manners.
FIFTH GRADE.
Language — Complete Third Reader; oral and written spelling all new
words; composition, and exercise in proper use of language.
Arithmetic — Elementary to fractions.
Geography — Taughc orally, using Our World, No. 1, as guide for
teacher.
Drawing — Analytic, Books I. and II.
Writing — Book III.
Oral instruction in natural science, music, etc., as before.
SIXTH GRADE.
Language — Reading Fourth Reader, 100 pages; spelling from reader
and geography all new words; exercise in composing and writing.
Arithmetic — Elementary, continued.
Geography — ^Our World, No. 1, first half.
Drawing — Books II. and III.
Writing — Book IV.
Music, etc., as before. Oral instruction in natural science, simple
mechanicSj etc., to be used in connection with lessons in composition.
SEVENTH GRADE.
Lxinguag» — Complete Fourth Reader; oral and written spelling all new
Words in reader and geography; language lessons, parts of speech, sentences,
etc.; composition and ex^Dression.
HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 189
Arithmetic — Elementaiy, completed.
Geography — No. I, completed.
Drawing — Books III. and IV., analytic.
Writing — Book Y.
Music, etc., as before. Oral instruction, as in Sixth Grade.
EIGHTH GKADE.
Language — Fifth Reader; oral and written spelling all new words from
reader and geography. Grammar and composition taught orally.
Arithmetic — Common School, to fractions.
Draioing—^ooV& lY. and Y.
Writing — Intermediate.
Music, etc., as before.
NINTH GRADE.
Language — TCeading, U. S. Header; oral and written spelling all new
words from reader and geography; analysis of words begun. Grammar,
etymology, composition, continued; declamation.
Arithmetic — Common school, to involution.
Geography — No. 2, 150 pages.
Draw Ing — Perspecti ve.
Writing — Book II.
Music, etc., as before.
TENTH GRADE.
language — Reading from U. S. Reader; spelling, oral and written,
from reader, etc.; analysis of words. Grammar, syntax and parsing; U. S.
history, foot notes of reader learned. Composition and declamation.
Arithmetic — Common School, completed.
Geography— ^o. 2, completed.
Dravnng — Perspective.
Penmanship)' — Reviewed.
Music, etc., as before.
HIGH SCHOOL.
FIRST YEAR.
Fir,st Term — Book Keeping, or Arithmetic reviewed. English Analy-
sis ; Latin Grammar and Reader, or German. Algebra begun.
Second Term — Algebra continued. English Analysis ; Latin Gram-
mar and Reader, or German. Physiology begun.
Third Term — Algebra completed. Rhetoric ; Latin Grammar and
Reader completed, or German. Physiology completed.
Compositions, declamations, reading, spelling and etymology of words,
music, drawing, penmanship, etc.
SECOND Y'EAR.
First Term — Geometry begun. Rhetoric; Ctesar, or German. Zool-
ogy begun.
190 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
Second Term — Geometry continued. English Literature l)efi;un ;
Ceesar, or German. Zooloi^y completed.
Third Term — Geometry completed. Englisli Literature completed ;
Sallust, or German. Botany begun.
Composition, declamation, reading, spelling, music, etc., as before.
THIRD YEAR.
First Term — J^atural Philosophy. General History ; Cicero, or Ger-
man. Botany completed.
Second Term — Natural Philosophy. General History ; Yirgil, or
German. Chemistry.
Third Term — Logic. Yirgil, or German, Chemistry.
Composition, declamation, reading, spelling, music, etc., as before.
TEXT BOOKS.
The following is a list of text books in use : Independent Readers, first
ftve books of the series ; Anderson's U. S. Reader and History ; Monroe's
Sixth Reader, in High School ; Our World Geographies ; Hager's Arith-
metics ; Greene's Grammar and Analysis ; Krusi's Drawing ; Spencerian
Penmanship ; Bryant & Stratton's Book Keeping; Harkness' Latin Gram-
mar and Reader ; Aim's German Series ; Tenny's Natural Llistory of
Animals ; Gray's How Plants Grow ; Loomis' Algebra ; Loomis' Geom-
etry ; Hitchcock's Physiology.
GRADATION.
The public schools comprise four departments, each of which may be
regarded as a school complete in itself, and yet all are dependent upon each
other in an ascending order. These are known as Primary, Intermediate,
Grammar and High School. The Primary comprises grades one, two, three
and four ; the Intermediate, grades five, six, seven and eight ; and the
Grammar, grades nine and ten.
The grades are distributed to rooms according to numbers in grades
and capacity of rooms. In the Central building, for convenience, are dis-
tributed two grades to each room ; grades one and two to A room, two and
three to B room, three and four to C room, etc., thus keeping the highest
class of any room the same grade as the lowest class of the next higher
room. By this arrangement it is easy to transfer pupils from a crowded
room to one less crowded, without affecting the gradation. In the "West
Ward there are in some rooms two, and in others three grades. Pupils are
promoted from grade to grade as fast as their proficiency in studies pursued
will permit.
Applicants for admission to the High School are required to pass an
examination ( oral and written ) in which an average standing of not less
than 75 per cent, shall be attained, in the following subjects : Arithmetic,
Geography, Grammar, U. S. History, Reading, Spelling, and Penmaui^hip.
BUILDINGS.
During the school year ending March 31, 1874, the Board purchased
sites for two new school houses, ^dz.J for the West Ward House, six lots of
HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 191
John Deere, Esq., in Lis Addition to the City of Moline, costino; |3,000 ;
for the Eastward House, part of a block of 11. 11. Edwards, for $1,500 in
bonds.
The Central House was erected on the old site, by J. G. Salisbury, at
contract price of $25,000, though its actual cost is reported at $26,653.16.
This building contains the High School. It occupies a beautiful site upon
the bluffs, coninianding a view of the three cities, Davenport, Rock Island
and Moline, the Government Works, the river, and for miles in either
direction. It is an ornament to the city, in fine architectural ])rop(»rtions,
and its beautifully terraced grounds, covered with large elms, oaks and
nia])les, render it one of the most pleasant spots within the city limits. The
building is heated by steam, lighted with gas, and fitted up with all the best
modern improvements.
Tlie AVest Ward House was erected during the same year, at a contract
price of $14,000, by Messrs. Raper, Turner & Kerns. Its actual cost as
re[)orted by the Board, was $11,812.51. It is also a fine building, with
pleasant rooms and well shaded grounds, and admirably adapted to the com-
fort and convenience of pupils and teachers.
The aggregate expenditures for this school year were $67,529.14. The
number of teachers employed was fifteen ; the number of pupils of school
age in the district, 1,533.
The following year Prof. Lyman Gregory was elected Su])erintendent,
and has continued ever since efficiently to discharge the duties of that
office. He is a zealous and earnest worker in behalf of public schools, in
the most thorough and comprehensive acceptation of the terms. By his
efibrts, combined with those of the Board and the efiicient Secretary, a con-
stant endeavor has been made at a higher state of perfection in all the
departments of the schools, and a good degree of progress has been attained.
teachers' meetings.
Since the adoption of the present system, it has been a standing rule to
hold teachers' meetings every month. The progress of these is referred to
in the several annual reports and show very satisfactory results. The Board
in their second Annual Report, for the year ending March 31, 1875, say :
''The monthly meetings required by our rules have been very generally
attended. A better and an increasing interest has been manifested in the
exercises, and their usefulness as a part of our educational system fully
demonstrated. Here the matter to be taught is discussed, and the mangier
in which it can be best presented to the class is more fully developed.
Here the earnest, thinking teacher can — and generally does — manifest the
capacity and ability to teach, and here the indifferent and the unworthy can
be detected. More systematic work and better preparation will yield still
better results."
The interest in these meetings so increased that by the next Annual
Report they had become semi-monthly. The following is from the Super-
intendent's Report for the year ending March 31, 1876 :
"The teachers have met for the discussion of school work and for mutual
improvement, every two weeks.
"The subject of English Literature has occupied a portion of the time
during each meeting. Considerable interest has been manifested by nearly
all. We have not yet, however, attained the maximum degree of enthusi-
asm desired.
192 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
" The mechanic or businessman who neglects opportunities of increas-
inc? his knowledge of the details of his business, soon finds that others who
are ready to keep pace with modern growth, at whatever cost of individual
eftbrt, are gaining \hs patronage which he desires. The teacher is subject
to the same inexorable law. The school room is the work shop in which
only the most conscientious, careful, skillful and energetic workman is profit-
ably employed ; a studio in which artists, not amateurs, should find
patronage.
"The interests of the Pul)lic Schools are too great, too varied, too far-
reaching, to be lightly entrusted to the keeping of the careless or
indifterent.
" The good teacher puts all time, interest, afifection, soul, life into the
work, and the amount of labor he is willing to perform is limited only by
the amount of his strength."
Again in the report for 18T7 it is said :
" The teachers' meetings have been continued semi-monthly, with in-
creased interest. Discussions, class exercises, model recitations, selections
and original essays have constituted the exercises of each meeting."
TRAINING CLASS.
In pursuance of a resolution of the Board, adopted July 5, 1875, a
Training Class was organized at the opening of the fall term, under the in-
struction of Miss Hageboeck.
The Superintendent recommended, if this class is to be continued, that
the conditions of admission thereto be the passing an examination, which
shall be equivalent to graduation from the Pligli School, and that the fuh
time of the class for the year be devoted to the work of training.
This class has been continued, and has been found one of the most ben-
eficial institutions of the public school system. It has consisted of pupils
from the Senior class of the High School, who intend to devote themselves
to teaching, and Primary teachers from the Central Building, under the in-
struction of Miss Hageboeck, and has furnished many competent teachers,
both to fill permanent places and temporary vacancies in the home corps of
teachers, and to supply other schools. We extract the following from the
last annual report to the Board of Education :
"Fewer changes than usual have been made in our corps of teachers.
"We in the main have been fortunate in retaining most of our former teach-
ers, as well as in our selection of others to fill the vacant places. As a
whole, we think our corps of teachers has never been excelled. All have
tried to do well. Most have succeeded. The general success of those who
have received positions, as they have completed our course of study, proves
that we have in our own school the material for successful teachers. But if
we would realize all we have anticipated from our own pupils, our Course of
Study must be revised and extended ; and even when that shall have been
mastered, their acquisitions must be supplemented by at least a year's thor-
ough drill in a training school, before they can feel competent to fill the
teacher's desk. We hope to see these facilities furnished our young men
and women at home. But until this is done, or until they shall elsewhere
qualify themselves for the proper dischai-ge of the teacher's duties, they
must not complain if we go abroad for such teachers as ought to be fur-
nished in our own schools. ' The time happily has passed, when the super-
HISTORY OF BOOK ISLAND COUNTY. 193
ficial can secure positions tlironcrli tlie influence of friends. Position and
preferment should be the rewards of hard study, strict disci])line and thor-
ough preparation. AVhen our pupils shall present evidence of these qualifi-
cations, places will be cheerfully given them in our corps of instructors,
DISCIPLINE.
The discipline in the public schools of Moline is strict yet paternal in its
character, keeping in view the best improvement of the pupils. Upon rec-
ommendation of Prof. Gregory, corporal punishment has been almost
entirely, if not wholly abolished. The views of Mr. Gregory are set forth in
the following extract from his report to the Board in 1<S75 :
"In a graded school like ours, where pupils are gathered from families
of all kinds, the intelligent and the ignorant ; those who inculcate habits of
obedience on the one hand, and disobedience on the other ; those who sec-
ond the efforts of the teacher, and those who habitually' and openly condemn
such efforts, there will always arise necessity for discipline, and when milder
means have failed, the last resort must be to corporal punishment or expul-
sion. It is questionable in m}'' mind wdiether it is ever the duty of the
teacher to inflict corporal punishment. Necessity for such punishment sel-
dom arises with pupils from well-governed families, and then the difficulty
is always better adjusted by an appeal to the parent. It is my opinion that
the responsibility of the pupil's good behavior should be placed where it
l)roperly belongs — u])on the jDarent. A freer use of the power of suspen-
sion, and a total abolition of corporal j)unishment from the schools, will, I
think, prove beneficial.
"I do not think our schools should be made reformatories for children
who are ungoverned and ungovernable at home. When it is discovered
that we have pupils of vicious habits, whose influence upon others is per-
nicious, they should be placed in a reform school, or at least kept from com-
municating their evil courses to the well-disposed. Many parents allow
their children to run the street nicjhts, mino^lino^ with the saucv, the vulo^ar
and the profane, learning all sorts of mischief ; or, if they are kept at home,
permit them to read books and papers which fill their minds with trash, and
then wonder why our schools are not better governed.
194
HISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
The followinc^ tables show some of
Schools for the last two years :
the most valuable Statistics of the
CONSOLIDATED REPORTS.
ISTS-T'.
Month.
April
May
September
( )ctober. . .
IN'ovember
December
January . .
February .
March ...
Mo.
Average .
1^
1876
a
u
u
a
1877
a
o
a
W
6
855
787
883
914
960
939
946
1026
1093
937
o
o
o
t/3
O
20
20
15
20
20
13
19
19
20
18*
n bt
Qj o
>
:«
763
747
838
894
917
920
864
967
942
872
Rg
>
<1
727
703
831
864
887
871
807
929
895
835
95
94
99
97
96
95
93
96
95
96
o
m a.'
03 S
o;2
'A
25
21
33
39
23
64
125
30
68
47
<H '^
a a
6
340
457
620
557
564
5(54
444
573
515
515
03
2
4
3
1
5
1^
o
97
556
61
170
106
429
216
212
470
257
6 9.
3
1
1
1
o
d
81
70
64
92
99
80
131
134
47
78
ISTS-S.
April
May
September
October. . .
November.
December .
January . .
February . .
March
M
o.
Average ,
1875
a
1876
a
764
731
809
865
903
893
954
939
889
861
20
20
10
20
20
18
20
19*
20
18*
611
678
763
826
862
857
!t03
893
844
816
663
643
739
793
834
825
857
857
803
779
93
94
97
96
96
96
95
96
95
96
80
55
lOS
122
109
153
124
119
61
103
302
315
516
423
450
389
387
410
408
1
2
7
4
1
3
5
94
121
148
47
197
208
319
116
136
513
200
10
14
3
3*
53
30
31
79
93
91
115
107
100
771
The number of teachers at present employed in all the departments is
twenty-one.
HISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 195
MOLINE PUJ5LIC LIBEAEY.
Next to tiie public scliools of Moline, as a popular educativ^e a<j;-encv, is
lier Public Library and Eeadiug Eooni. Indeed, tliis latter institution, in
the design of its founders, is intended to carry up education to a higher
plane than that reached by the public schools, and to lead to a broader and
more comprehensive intellectual culture. To this end, its plan coni])re-
liends not merely a collection of books, newspapers and magazines, but also
an art gallery, a place of amusement and social conversation, a collection of
rare curiosities, and cabinets of natural history and the various sciences.
Measures for the establishment of such an institution in the city of
Moline were taken in the summer of ls72, soon after the i)a5sage of the law
allowing cities and towns to raise money by taxation for liljrary j^urposes.
The Mayor, Hon. D. L. "Wheelock, on the 21st of Se])tember, 1872, ap-
])ointed the following named persons a Board of Directors of the Moline
Public Library: J. T. Browning, Eugene Lewis, S. 11. Yelie, J. C Starr,
AYm. H. Eussell, II. A. Ainsworth, II. H. Grover, and E. Okerberg. Mr.
Okerbei'g declined to serve, and his place was filled by Hon. Charles At-
kinson.
On the 21st of September, 1872, the Board organized by electing the
following officers: Presideiit, J. T. Browning; Yice President, J. C. Starr;
Secretary and Collector, H. II. Grover. Executive Committee — Messrs.
Starr, Yelie and Grover. Finance Committee — Messrs. Browning, Yelie
and Atkinson. On Books in Foreign Languages — -Messrs. Parker, Eussell
and Ainsworth.. On English Books — Messrs. Ainsworth, Eussell and
Lewis.
For two or three months after its organization the Board was engaged
in considering plans and in drawing up By-Laws and Eules of Order for its
government.
In the summer of 1872 the City Council appropriated ^800; that was
a beginning, but too small a sum to do more than provide a building or
meet contingent expenses; hence the public must be enlisted to raise addi-
tional funds b}^ contribution. A meeting was accordingly^ called for the
purpose on the 17tli of December, and $3,000 were pledged, the ladies or-
ganizing into a society and becoming responsible for $500 of the amount.
This sum was soon increased to $5,576.24. And with this financial as-
surance the Board proceeded to procure suitable rooms and to purchase
books. Eooms w^ere obtained in the Post-Office building of Hon. S. W.
Wheelock; the first installment of books was purchased, and the Library
opened to the public January 6, 1S73.
Mrs. Kate S. Holt was appointed Librarian March 29, 1873.
PLAN OF THE LIBRARY.
The plan of the Library as devised by the Board of Directors, contem-
plates four separate funds, as follows:
1. The Book Fund.
2. The Natural History Fund.
3. The Lecture Fund.
4. The Art Gallery Fund.
And it is proposed to secure the permanent endowment of all these de-
partments, rendering them self-sustaining and perpetual.
196 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
Here is a worthy object for the benefaction of liberal and wealthy citi-
zens, to endow these departments either by d(>nati(jn or beqnest; and it is
proposed to name the department s<> endowed after the donor.
The Library has already found a generous patron in the person of Hon.
S. "W. Wheelock, whose munificent donation has secured a permanent build-
ing for the Library.
Mr. and Mi's. Wheelock contributed $500 towards the original starting
of the Library; as soon as the plans were completed, they also tendered the
Board the use of the second floor of the Post-Office building, which was ac-
cepted. Mr. AVheelock has shown great interest in the Library, and has
planned with broad and comprehensive views of its usefulness.
On the 10th of March, 1877, he passed over to the Board a deed of the
Post-Office building, the erection of which cost upwards of $20,000.
THE DEED.
" The grantors, Stillman W. Wheelock and Lydia Wheelock, his wife,
of the city of Moline, County of Bock Island, and State of Illinois, for and
in consideration ot $1.00 in hand paid, and for the reason that they are de-
sirous that the Moline Public Librarj^ may become permanently established,
and wish to make a donation to the end that it may always hereafter own
and control a library building suitable to its purposes, convey and warrant,
subject to the conditions, reservations, restrictions and exceptions herein-
after set forth, to the Board of Directors of the Moline Public Library, of
the city of Moline, the following described real estate." [Here folloM^s a
legal description of the Post- Office building.]
EXCEPTIONS.
The first exception reserves the use of the first story of the building
occupied for stores and the post office.
The second reserves the rent of the third story, now known as Masonic
Hall, till June 22, 1880. After that time, the rent, amounting to $300 per
annum, falls to the Library.
The third exception has reference to the rooms on the north side of the
second floor, which are soon to be vacated. These are all the exceptions,
and they are only of a temporary nature.
STIPULATIONS.
The building will hereafter be known as "Wheelock Library Hall."
The stipulations to be observed by the Board of Directors of the Library
are stated as follows in the deed :
"Said Directors shall provide, furnish and maintain in said building a
suitable room or rooms for library and reading room. And whenever it
shall be practicable, from funds coming into their hands, a room or rooms
for amusements, games, conversation and music, and also for an art gallery,
and a room or rooms with suitable cases for specimens in natural history,
geologj', minerology, botany and the kindred sciences, and literary exercises."
Another sti])ulation is that the rent received from any part of the
building shall go to the Library Board to be held as a reserve fund for the
purpose of enlarging the building, fitting and furnishing new rooms, and
as a guarantee fund for literary entertainments, lectures, etc.
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 197
The next requirement is that the reading room shall be kept open four
hours each Sunday.
In case the building should be destroyed by fire, and Mr. Wheelock
should not see fit to rebuild it within one year, the real estate becomes the
absolute property of the Board. The Board is required at all times to keep
the building fuUy insured.
The grantees have no power to sell or convey the property donated
during the life of Mr. and Mrs. Wheelock, nor to do so at any time within
fifteen vears from the date of the deed, without his written consent. After
the time named, if the building is insufticient for the library purposes, it
can, by a unanimous vote of the Directors, be sold, and the proceeds paid
into the city treasury; and the amount shall be paid out only to rebuild for
the use of the Library.
Among the efficient members in the organization of the Library, none
have been more active than Messrs. Eugene Lewis and H. H. Grover, the
former as the legal manager, both in the Legislature and in the Board, and
the latter as the efficient Secretary and Collector. The ladies are entitled
to great credit, as having not only pledged a liberal amount, but as being
the first to complete the payment of their subscriptions.
LIBRARY REPORTS.
The following facts and statistics, gleaned from the Annual Reports of
the Secretary, will be of interest. The report of 1877 not being yet com-
pleted, as the Library year has only about three-fourths expired, we give
those for the four years preceding, with the remark that the present unex-
pired year will show an increased ratio of attendance and books issued.
The Library contains about 4,000 carefully selected volumes, all of which
have been purchased and procured since January 1, 1873.
1874 — General Library Department, vols, issued, 8,228; Juvenile De-
partment, 3,894; Total issue for the year, 11,522; average daily issue, 39.
1875 — General Library Department, 7,494; Juvenile Department,
3,168; Total issue for the year, 10.662; Average monthly issue, 888;
Attendance during the year, 19,890; Average daily attendance, Q^.
1876 — General Library Department, 8,133; Juvenile Department,
.3,558; Total issue for the year 11,691; Average monthly issue, 974;
Attendance during the year, 20,986; Average daily attendance, 69.
PRESENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
President, J. M. Gould; Yice-President, J. C. Starr; Secretary, H. H.
Grover; Treasurer, S. H. Velie. Members — Eugene Lewis, A. S. Wright,
John Deere, E. C. Barnard, J. T. Browning. Librarian — Mrs. Kate S-
Holt. Executive Committee — Messrs. Velie, Browning and Grover. Book
Committee — Messrs. Barnard. Lewis and Wright. Finance Committee-
Messrs. Gould, Deere and Starr.
MOLINE NEWSPAPERS.
THE WORKMAN.
The first newspaper in Moline was started by Amos Smith, August
21, 1854, and was called the Moline Worhman^ — a name then and ever
since typical of the industrious mechanics and laborers of that thrixing
198 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COtrNTT.
town. Amos Smith came to Moliue from Lambertsville, New Jersey. He
rented his office of James Chapman, Esq., a son-in-law of Mr. John Deere,
who now resides in Jersey City. The Workman in its political tone was
decidedly anti-slavery.
THE INDEPEXDENT.
In February, 1S57, Robert H. Graham and Alfred "Webster purchased
the office of the Moline Workman and changed the name of the paper to
the Moline Independent^ issuing their first number on the 25th of that
month. In May, 185S, Mr. Webster sold his interest to Mr. Graham and
retired. In April, 1859, C. H. Brennan became partner with Mr. Gra-
ham, and remained such till the 28th of December following, when he sold
out to Col. M. S. Barnes. In 1860, Mr. Graham was again sole proprietor.
He went to the war in August 1861, and J. A. Kuck, his brother-in-law,
managed the paper till October, 1862, when it was discontinued.
Kobert H. Graham was born in Yates County, N. Y., March 12, 1831,
where he lived till his sixteenth year. He was well educated, graduating
at Geneva College. While in college he edited the Geneva Yalley Gazette
a few months, published at Lima. In the winter of 1856-7 he graduated at
the Albany Law School. He aided in raising a company of cavalry at Mo-
line, and took the company to Leavenworth, Kansas. He was captain of
the company (they called him "the Methodist Captain "), and was sent to
Lexington, Mo., to guard that post. Assisted by 350 home guards he
maintained his position and delivered the place over to Col. Mulligan. He
was afterwards promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel of the 14th Missouri, and
subsequently transferred to the Kansas c^epartment and promoted to Col-
onelcy of the 8th Kansas regiment. While at Leavenworth such was the
reputation he had acquired as a disciplinarian, that General Hunter estab-
lished a camp of instruction there and placed Col. Gra'iam in command on
the 6th of December, which place he occupied till March 12, 1862. He
was then appointed Provost Marshal General of the State of Kansas, and
fulfilled his duties faithfully till June 1, 1n62, when fast failing health
compelled him to resign. He returned to his native place, and died at his
father's house, in Lima, N. Y., Xov. 11, 1862.
Mr. Webster was a native of Wilbraham, Mass., born September 17,
1836. He graduated at Union College, after which he studied law at the
Albany Law School, and was admitted to practice by the Su])reme Court of
New York in January, 1857. When he withdrew from the Independent
he became a member of the law firm of Knox, Reed & Webster, in Rock
Island. In 1861 he was elected to the State Senate of Illinois. He was an
efifective and talented la\vver, and continued to pnictice at Rock Island till
failing health rendered it impossible for him longer to engage in business,
when he spent some time in Minnesota in an efi:brt to regain his health.
He died of consumption in Rock Island, February 12, 1870.
Mr. C. H. Brennan, formerly connected with the Independent^ was
born in Philadelphia in 1S33, and learned the art of printing in Green Bay,
Fond du Lac and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He came to Moline in 1859,
remaining but a short time. He is now the proprietor of a job printing
oflice in Chicago. After Mr. Brennan, Mr. Milroy was connected with the
Independent for a short time.
HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COtTNTY. 199
Col. S. M. Barnes, and Mr. J. A. Kuck, also connected with the Imle-
2)eiulent, are mentioned more at large in tlie history of the Kock Island
Union.
THE CITIZEN.
In May, ISoG, F. M. Linnehan started a job printing office in Moline,
in connection with Wallace and Sickles, known as the "Franklin Book and
Job Printing House," Sickles, Wallace &, Linnehan. proprietors.
In Jul}-, 1858, the Citizen was started by F. M. Linnehan, as a semi-
weekly Democratic paper of small size. In September. James B(jwie whs
admitted as partner. In January, 1859, they enlarged the paper to nine
columns to the page, and published it weekly. In February, Mr. Linnehan,
sold out to Mr. Bowie, on time, taking a mortgage on the establishment.
The pa])er was not a success, and as Bowie could not pay, ceased to exist
some time during the summer of 1859 ; and Linnehan took possession of
the property, and, in 1863, moved the material to Marengo, Iowa, where he
started the Iowa Valley Gazette.) continuing its publication till November,
1864, when he sold the establishment to Hon. Hugh Martin, a prominent
lawyer of Marengo, and went to Dubuque, where he still resides, and is
employed as a compositor on the Dubuque Herald.
Mr. Bowie has been sutticiently noticed in connection with the Rock
Island News.
THE REPUBLICAN.
From 1862, when the Independent ceased, to 1865, no newspaper was
printed in Moline. Late in the year 1865, William H. Jenkins started a
six column paper here called the Moline Repuljlican. It was Bepublican
in politics, and the town l)eing in need of such a paper, it prospered. In
1867 it was enlarged to an eight-column paper, and in June of that year,
Mr. Jenkins sold the establishment to Capt. L. M. Haverstick, who closed
the office, and Moline was again without a newspaper.
Mr. Jenkins was an early immigrant from Iventucky to Galena, where
he learned the printer's trade in the office of the Northwestern Gazette and
Galena Advertiser. He afterwards entered Knox College, but was not
able to complete his course. Working a while at his trade in Springfield,
he studied law in the office of Abraham Lincoln, and was admitted to the
bar, but he did not succeed as a lawyer, and finally returned to his occupa-
tion of printing During the Presidential Campaign of 1860, he assisted
in editing the Vaily Review^ a Democratic yjaper, at Muscatine, Iowa. In
1801 he came to Rock Island, and worked in The Argus office. In 1865,
he started the Moline Repiihlican., selling it, in 1867, and going to Des
Moines, Iowa, where, in connection with Clint Parkhurst, he purchased the
Statesman.! a daily and weekly paper. The enterprise w^as not a success,
and he returned to his home in Moline much broken in health. He has
ever since been an invalid, and ]*esides at Ann Arbor, Michigan, though he
owns a fine lot and two dwellino-s in Moline.
O
THE REVIEW.
From June, 1867, when Capt. Haverstick bouglit the Republican., and
discontinued it, to November 26, 1870, Moline had no newspaper. On the
date last named, Messis. L(jwe & Gilson (having bought the printing mate-
200 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COrNTY.
rial formerly used for the Repuhlicaii) started the Moline Review. Febru-
ary 17, 1871, the firm of Lowe & Gibson was dissolved, and the latter con-
tinued the paper, but his editorial experience was brief. September 23,
1871, he wrote his valedictory. One week later Kennedy & Crichton
assumed control of the paper. May 1, 1872, Mr. Crichton retired, and was
succeeded July 1, 1872, by B. F. Tillinghast, the firm being Kennedy &
Tillinghast till March 23, 1874, when Mr. Kennedy retired. Mr. Tilling-
hast published the paper alone till July 1, 1875, when he was joined by J,
H. Porter, the firm becoming Tillinghast & Porter, and so remaining till
February 5, 1877, when the establishment was sold to R. H. Moore, the
present proprietor.
Mr. John B. Low^e was born in Chicago, October 10, 1843. He com-
menced setting type in Peoria in the offije of the Daily Evening Inde-
pendent, and afterwards worked on the Tixcnscript, JJnio7i, and in one or
two job offices in Peoria. He entered the army in the Ninth Illinois Cav-
alry, and November 19, 1864, was captured and held a prisoner with Capt.
Blackburn and others of Pock Island till the close of the rebellion. In
1866 he became connected with the Onargo (Iroquois County) Review;
moved the office to Moline in 1870; sold out the following March; re-estab-
lished the Onargo Revieto in 1872, which he still publishes in connection
with the Buckleij Inquirer^ the Loda Register and the Ashcwrn Gazette^
all printed in one office.
Mr. F. R. Gilson is a native of Charlestown, Mass., born December 30,
1848; came to Illinois in 1855; learned his trade in theofilce of the Onargo
Revieio; came to Moline in company with Mr. Lowe and started the Re-
view in 1870. Mr. Lowe sold out in the spring of 1871, and Mr. Gilson
continued the paper till the latter part of September of that year, when
Kennedy & Crichton became the proprietors, and Mr. Gilson became night
editor of the Davenport Gazette. He left the Gazette in May, 1873, and
has since been city editor of the Clinton (Iowa) Herald.^ a daily and weekly
paper;. Waldo M. Potter, tbrmerly of the Davenport Gazette., editor and
proprietor.
A few words respecting the other parties connected with the Revieio
will close this sketch.
Mr. Sampson Kennedy came from Alabama, where he was born in
Green County in 1839, to Chicago in 1846, where he commenced setting
type with Scripps & Bross, and has followed it most of the time since; was
thi'ee years in the artillery service during the late war, resuming the print-
ing luisiness in the office of the Monmouth Review from ]867 to 1869,
when he went to Chicago, and returned to Monmouth in January, 1871. In
Septeml)er, in company with W. M. Crichton, he purchased^the Moline Re-
view of F. R. Gilson; bought Crichton's interest May 10, 1872, and sold it
to B. F. Tillinghast -Inly 1, 1872. and sold his entire interest in the Review
to B. F. Tillinghast, March 23, 1874, and opened a job printing office in
Moline, in which business he is still engaged.
Mr. Crichton was born in Dundee, Scotland, March 27, 1845. His
parents emigrated to America in 1847. He graduated at Monmouth Col-
lege, June 23, 1870. After working a while on the Monmouth Atlas, he
became one of the proprietors of the Moline Review September 23, 1871;
dis])Osed of his interest May 10, 1872; went to Bond County, 111., and en-
gaged as teacher the following year. He is now Princij)al of the Yandalia
Pubhc Schools.
I
1
%
>•>-.>,
^.y
ROCK rSLAND
HISTOKY OF BOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 203
Mr. B. F. Tilliiigliast was born in 1849 in Rhode Island, and resided
in Providence from 1855 to 1860, where he attended the city schools regn-
larly. Removing to Beloit, Wis., in 1863, he attended the preparatory de-
partment of Beloit College two years, and entered Monmouth College in
1866, from which he graduated in 1870. He served as editor of the College
Courier^ a monthly, two years; was local and assistant editor of the Mon-
mouth Atlas from November, 1870, to July 1, 1872, when he became con-
nected with the Moline Review. He is a good scholar, an able writer, an
industrious and indefatigable worker, and an agreeable and popular gentle-
man. He gave to the Uevlew its chief strength of character as a newspaper
and as a staunch Republican journal. He is now Rock Island editor of the
Davenport Gazette and special correspondent of the Chicago Times.
Mr. J. H. Porter was born at Jamesport, N. Y., July 11, 1847, and
after attending at the Southold Institute entered upon an apprenticeship in
the office of the Suffolk WeeMy Times., at Greenport, N. Y.; removed to
New York City in 1865, where he worked as printer till his marriage and
removal West in 1868. At Lacon, 111 ^ in February, 1869, he became asso-
ciated with Spencer Ellsworth in publishing the Lacon Home Journal. He
came to Moline February 28, 1872, and was connected with the Review
from July 1, 1875, as one of its proprietors, till its sale in February, 1877,
and is still employed in that office.
Mr. R. H. Moore became sole proprietor of the Review February 5,
1877, and is now its editor. He was born in Altoona, Pa., June 15, 1845,
and is a practical printer. He has been several years in the business, first
as one of the publishers of the Home Visitor, Fairfield, Iowa, then as sole
proprietor of The Pioneer, at Brighton, Iowa. He afterwards established
the Safeguard, a paper published at Columbus Junction, Iowa, and of
which he is still sole proj^rietor.
THE SCANDIA.
This is a large weekly newspaper printed in the Scandinavian language,
Republican in politics, and started in Moline, January 1, 1877, by Melin &
Swensson, office near the Swedish Lutheran Church in Moline. Mr. P. E.
Melin, the editor, is one of the professors in Augustana College, Rock
Island. He was born in Sweden, March 25, 1847; graduated at Westeras,
Sweden, in 1868, and was assistant teacher of the Greek language and natu-
ral history at his Alma Mater in 1868 and '69, and later held several other
high positions in educational institutions in Sweden.
Mr. Gustav Swensson, the business manager of the Seandia was also
born in Sweden, August 3, 1842, and was clerk of one of the courts there
in 1860; sherifi" from 1861 to 1864, and book-keeper and cashier of the In-
mann Line of Steamers at Gothenberg, Sweden, from 1868 to 1871. He
arrived in America October 3, 1871; was naturalized October 3, 1876; ap-
pointed a notary public October 11, 1876, and elected a justice of the peace
in Moline, April 3, 1877.
CHURCHES OF MOLINE.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Prior to the organization of any church in Moline, Rev. Mr. Woodruff,
Congregational minister from Ohio, preached in the" old Boarding House,"
14
204 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COL'KTY.
\vlncli stood where the Imiiher yard of the Moliue Plow Company's Works
now stands. He was followed by liev, Isaac Bliss, M'ho came at the request
of some of the citizens, to preach six months, and remained eight months,
from Xovember, 1S43, to July, 1844. On the 5th of January, 1844, a num-
ber of ])ersons met at the house of Amos Gordon, in Moline, for the pur-
pose of taking ])reliminai-y stej^s for organizing a Congregational Church
and Society. TJev. Isaac Bliss and Eev. A. B. Hitchcock were present. A
call being made for such as wished to unite in formino' such a church, the
following presented themselves and composed the original organization:
Monroe C. Sherman, Charles Atkinson, Eliza Ann Atkinson, Thomas Mer-
ryman, Mary E. Merryman, Emily C. Bliss, Huldah Edwards, DeAYitt C.
Dimock, Maria Dimock, Mrs. Lucretia Lynde, Sylvia Huntoon, Amy M.
Gordon, Phoebe Gordon, Betsey Skinner, Lydia E. Chamberlain, Amos
Gordon, Ann Gordon, Emma Gordon.
From its organization till Isol, the congregation met forworshi}) in
the " brick school house," which stood on the site of the present engine
house. At that date they moved into their church, which had been
completed, and stood on the coi-ner of Lynde and Illinois streets. This
edifice was subsequently enlarged and occupied till the completion of the
present church, in 1869. The latter is a fine brick structure, and cost not
less than $35,000.
The first regular pastor was Eev. A. B. Hitchcock, from 1844 to 1860;
he was followed by Pev. Frederick Oxnard, who began his ministry Janu-
uary 6, 1861, and continued till August, 1862. Pev. S. F. Millikan suc-
ceeded him, remaining till the fall of 1864, when he was succeeded by Pev.
A. B. Hitchcock, who again became pastor and served the church till March,
1865, at which date Pev. J. A. Mack was called and was 'pastor till
April, 1868, being succeeded by Pev. Henry E. Barnes, who remained till
Oct. 1, 1874, and was succeeded by Pev. E. C. Barnard, present pastor.
The church now numbers about 250 members, with an attendance at
the Sunday-school of 200.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
The history of the Ijeginning and formation of this church is given in
a letter written by Mrs. Judge Gould, of Moline, to the Baptist church at
Millington, Conn., dated Feb. 18, 1851. It is as follows :
" Pev. Joseph Elliot, a Baptist clergyman from Ohio, formerly from
Kew England, came to this town in November (1850) to visit a son residing
here. He was invited to preach, and did so ; curiosity drew a large con-
gregation to hear the stranger. His sermon was striking, touching and
eloquent in its simplicity, and few left the house without moistened eyes.
From this, we date the interest which has so widely extended. He labored
arduously, and we hope has been the instrument through whom much good
has been accomplished.
"On the evening of Jan. 18, 1851, a Baptist church was formed in this
town, consisting of twenty members. On the 19th the ordinance of bap-
tism by immersion was administered for the first time."
The successor to Pev. Mr. Elliot, the founder of the church, was Pev.
Mr. Ebenhart, who was succeeded by Pev. L. C. Carr, who was pastor
at the time the church was built, in 1857. The church was beo-un earlv in
the spring of that year and dedicated in June. An addition was built to
it, for a conference room, in 1870. The succession of pastors from Pev.
UISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 205
Mr. Can- has been as follows : Ilev. F. D. Rickerson, Rev. Wm. Patterson,
Rev. Isaac Newell, Rev. T. F. Borchers, Rev. G. F. Linfiekl, pastor at pres-
ent in charge, who settled over the church in the fall of 187G.
The present membership is about 140, with an attendance of 200 in the
Sundav -school.
SWEDISH BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Swedish Baptist Church of Moline is a part of the old Baptist
Church of Rock Island. Being anxious to have a separate organization,
which would not entail upon the residents of Moline the necessity of being
compelled to go to Rock Island to worship, the present church was organ-
ized, May 3, 1876. They worship in a modest church building on Ann
street. The church has 84 members. N. J. Rundguist, C. Johnson, John
Anderson, C. Lofguist, August Carlson, C. J. Carlson, and A. P. Erickson,
are prominent members. O. Okerson is the present pastor, who came in
Jujy, 1S7G. There are about 75 members in the Sunday-school, of which
John Svvanson is Superintendent.
SWEDISH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH.
This church was organized with fifty members, about 1850. Its pres-
ent membership is l,00o, with 300 Sunday-school scholars.
Rev. L. P. Esbjorn, in charge at Andover, Henry Co., was pastor also
of this church up to 1856, and under his ministry the first church was built.
He was succeeded by Rev. O. C. T. Andreen, till 1860; Rev. G. Peters,
till 1868 ; Rev. J. S. Benson, from 1866 to 1873. Rev. A. G. Setterdahl,
present pastor, settled over the church in the spring of 1874
The first edifice of this church, erected in 1851, stood on the site of the
present elegant structure, which is now approaching completion. The cor-
ner stone of this new church was laid in the spring of 1876. When fin-
ished, it will be the finest church building in the County. It is of brick, in
the Gothic style of architecture, and its cost — between $25,000 and $30,000
seems remarkably cheap, considering the size, substantial character and
finish of the building,
SWEDISH M. E. CHURCH.
The first meetings were held in the American M. E. Church, in 1850.
The society was organized the same year, by Rev. Jonas Headstrom, and
among its first members were Olof Benson (died 1871) and his wife. The
first church was built in 1860, on the corner ol Park street and Boardman
avenue. In the year 1871 it was sold, being then too small, and the society
bought the American M. E. Church and removed it to the corner of Henry
and Lynde streets, where the society had bought lots for that purpose, and
where it yet remains.
Among the traveling ministers who visited the society from 1850 to
1866 (during that period it had no stationed pastor) were Jonas Headstrom,
Victor AV^itting, A. J. Anderson, Peter Newberg, and N. O. Westergreen.
From 1866, the society have had stationed pastors, as follows : O. Gunder-
son, two years ; John Linn, three years ; John Wigren, two years ; O. C.
Simpson, one year; and the present pastor, H. W, Eklund, was appointed
to take this charge in 1874.
206 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAJSTD COUNTY.
Present membership (a few members at Geneseo included), 182 ;
attendance at Sunday-school, 70.
The minister also preaches at Eoch Island, where the society have a
few members, but no church yet.
ST. Antony's (roman catholic) church.
The first Catholic priest to oflficiate at Moline was Father Alemann, of
the city of Rock Island, in 1857 or 1858. He held services around at differ-
ent places outside of his regular parish, at Muline, Hampton and other
points. In 1858 the chnrch at Moline was built. The j-jresent pastor is
Kev. H. Grive.
MOLINE LODGES AND SOCIETIES.
masonic.
Hall third story Post-Office Block.
Doric Lodge No. 319. William C. Bennett, W. M.; N. R. Zeiglor,
S. W.; I. K Watts, J. W.; S.T.Walker, Secretary; J. S. Gillmore,
Treasurer; James Rosborough, S. D.; L. L. McCoy, J. D.; John G.
Beatty, S. S. ; Charles Billington, J. S. ; David Kelso, Tyler.
King Solomon Lodge, No. 20, A. T. F. & A. M. Hall southeast
corner Main and Bass streets. Willis Walker, W. M. ; J. Busing, S. W. ;
Ed. Bond, J. W.; William Redding, Secretary; Thomas Robinson, Treas-
urer,
ODD-FELLOWS.
Halls: Southeast corner Main street and Rodman avenue; Dunn's
Hall, Wells street; and over Post-Ofiice.
Moline Lodge No. 133. Ofiicers: James McCord, N. G.; A. S.
Quick, Y. G.; Joseph Perry, R. S.; D. M. Mabie, P. S.; Job Tutiiey,
Treasurer.
Manufacturers' Lodge No. 485. Officers: S. Kennedy, N. G.;
Fred. J. Savage, V. G.; Charles J. Frazier, R. S.; T. Everson, P. S.; C. C.
Clendenin, Tyler.
Swedish Olive Lodge '^o. 5Sd. Officers: Peter Nelson, N. G. ; Frank
Eklund, R. S.; August Lindgreen, Treasurer.
Tema Rebecca Degree Lodge No. 65. Officers: J. E. Mitchell, N. G.;
Carrie Schillinger, Y. G.; Mrs. S. A. Mabie, R. S.; D. M. Mabie, P. S.;
Mrs. M. McBard, Treasurer.
Moline Encampme7it No. 156. Officers: W. Kunkle, C. P.; J. E.
Taylor, H. P.; August Almgreen, S. W.; Charles Carlson, J. W.; Peter
Nelson, S, ; Job Tuffley, Treasurer.
DRUIDS,
Dunn's Hall, Wells street.
Moline Orove No. 26. Officers: J. Timmerman, N. A.; H. Schuck-
loth, Y. A.; C. Yitzthum, Recorder; W. Fillers, Receiver; C. Mordhurst,
I. G.
Mississippi Valley Grove No. 33. Officers: L. N. Eklund, N. A.;
F, W. Stromer, Y. A. ; D. M, Mabie, R. S. ; A, Bloom, Treasurer.
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 207
ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKMEN.
Hall in Dunn's Block, Wells street.
Harmony Lodge ^o.^. Officers: Eeuben Davis, P. M. W. ; Charles
Zeiojler, M. AV.; John A. McDonald, G. F.; J. B. Kerns, Overseer; M. O.
Miles, Receiver; H. P. Pierce, Recorder.
Schiller Lodge No. 11. Officers: August Meidke, M. W.; John
Seifert, P. M. W.; Jurgen Bock, F.; James Plett, O.; David Witter, Re-
corder; Michael Sclmlthers, Receiver.
Franklin Lodge No. 16. Hall, Post-Office Building. Officers: W.
G. Morris, P. M. W.; Henry Coffeen, M. W.; H. H. Grover, G. F.; J. H.
Porter, O. ; W. J. Entrikin, Recorder ; S. Kennedy, Receiver ; D. O. Reid,
F.; O. M. Gunnell, I. W.; F. Huntoon, O. W.; Lyman Gregory, G.
North Star Lodge No. 58. Officers: Dr. Charles E. Piper, P. M.
W. ; John Soderstrum, M. W. ; Edward Kittleson, G. F. ; O. F. Eklund,
O, ; John S. Smith, Recorder; Charles Peal, Receiver; John Peterson, I.
W.; Isaac Nelson, O. W.; Henry Sandstrum, G.
SYLVAN BOAT CLUB.
Officers: W. J. Entrikin, Pres.; B. C. Keator, Yice Pres.; W. R.
Moore, Sec; F. H. Head, Treasurer; F. W. Gould, Commodore; W. H.
Lewis, Vice Commodore; Board of Directors, F. W. Gould, J. W. Good,
James Rosebrough.
CONCORDIA GERMANIA TURN-VEREIN.
Conrad F. Grant, President; Simon Hirsch, Vice President; Gustav
Reins, Recording Secretary; A. Kiel, Corresponding Secretary; C. Yitz-
thum. Treasurer; C. Yitzthum, W. Runge, E. Heunecke, Jacob Fromm,
John Jasper, Trustees.
YOUNG men's SOCIETY OF THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
L. Gregory, President; S. M. Hill, Yice President; H. S. Hubbard,
Secretary; D. H. Robins, Treasurer; Executive Committee, L. Gregory, S.
M. Hill, H. S. Hubbard.
FREJA SOCIETY.
This society has a large hall, with stage arrangements, for amusements
and social intercourse, in the western part of the city. Its officers are:
Erick Asp, President; Oscar Peal, Yice President; J. H. Peterson, Secre-
tary; Swan Swanson, Treasurer.
BOARD OF SUPERYISORS— 1877.
Rock Island, John Aster; Moline, David O. Reid; Cordova, J. Cook,
Jr.; Port Byron, R. J. Boil; Coe, J. S. Dailey; Canoe Creek, George Mc-
Murphy; Zuma, George C. Wake; Hampton, Wilhani R. Webster; Rural,
R. D. McCreary; Coal Yalley, George Hiller; Black Hawk, Thomas Kerr;
Bowling, J. P. Johnson; Edgington, James Taylor; Andalusia, John
Buffum; Buffalo Prairie, John Kistler; Drury, Wm, II. Wamacks.
{
208 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
EOCK RIYER WATER POWER.
The Rock River Water Power is located in Rock River, near its conflu-
ence with the Mississippi, and some three miles' from the city of Rock
Island. It controls all the water of Rock River, which in volume is some
three times that of the Merrimac at Lowell, accordincj to measurement made
by Mr. J. H. Harlow, of the latter place. The fall is twelve feet, and may
be increased to fourteen feet. The bed and shores of the river are solid rock.
The river frontage, suitable for mill sites and use of water, is one and
a half miles, and may be increased to any desirable extent. It is so planned,
as to accommodate every mill or factory with side tracks, and many of them
with boats. All railroad advantages are available here. It is crossed daily
by through trains from Rock Island to St. Louis, Chicago, New Yf»rk, and
all eastern and intermediate points reached by the great system of Penn-
sylvania railroads.
The arrangement for the accommodation of mills, with abundant yard
room, is complete, and liberal inducements areoflered to secure the location
of mills and factories. Extensive coal mines are opened and worked in the
river banks, at difl:erent points from one to twenty miles above the dams.
By floating down in barges, the coal can be had in any quantity at trom
$L50 to $3.00 — the latter tigure representing the highest probable cost
under any circumstances. Some idea of the magnitude and permanency
of this water power may be formed by considering the extent and character
of the river. Rock River rises in Lake Horican, in the State of Wisconsin,
and throughout its entire length (some three hundred and twenty-five
miles) flows upon a rocky bed througb a region of country abounding in
lakes and living springs, which feed its tributaries and keep up a fair sup-
ply of water through seasons of greatest drought. Its entire watershed has
never been estimated except in approximation, but 10,000 square miles of
area, with an average rainfall of thirty inches, is considered a safe estimate.
Thus, while the amount of water received is very great, the flow thi-oughout
all its tributaries is so very gradual that sudden freshets are never produced,
and one rainfall is seldom exhausted before another comes. The rise and
fall upon the dams at Milan or Sears are scarcely ever more than three feet
throusrhout the entire year, so that no damage from freshets need ever be
feared. The improvement of the water power at this place is quite recent,
although its magnitude and the beauty of its surroundings, together with
its eligibility for a town site, attracted the attention of speculators as early
as 1S36. Here they erected one of the most magnificent "paper cities"
of that era. Had the plan been developed by practical men instead of con-
trolled by speculators, their anticipated wealth might have been more than
^realized. Some men of excellent practical judgment were connected with
the scheme, but they had not the means to carry it out, nor could the
necessary capital be attracted here at that early day.
But a new era is about to dawn on the lower falls of Rock River. The
lands which have so long been held at forbidding prices, to the exclusion of
enterprise, have been recently bought up from their owners; a liberal and
comprehensive charter has been obtained; the water power improved, and
the lock constructed for navigation, and the property is now ofl'ered entire
or in part, on very attractive terms. A finer opportunity for in^'estment
and enterprise is not offered in any part of the world.
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 209
This immense water ]iower is almost entirely unused as yet, being
occupied by three flouring mills, a saw-mill, a paper-mill, cutton-mill and
the ilock Island watch factory. The latter, a tine new building, is not yet
in use, the question being now mooted of using it for some other branch of
manufacturing industry.
MILAK.
On the south shore of Rock River stands Milan, deriving a thrifty
trade with her local industries and adjacent farming country, which stretches
in a boundless area towards the south and east. Cheap coal and abundant \
water power make Milan essentially a manufacturing point. Her advant- >/
ages in this respect are of such recent development that her population is noc
proportioned to the growth of Rock Island or Moline. But she is entering
upon a career of prosperity, which makes her future bright with promise.
HISTORICAL.
Milan was originally called Camden, and was laid out by William Dick-
son in 181:3. In 1848 the name was changed to Camden Mills, on account
of there being another Camden in Schuyler County. In 1870 the name
was changed to Milan. The place was incorporated as a village in 1865.
AVhen white settlers tirst arrived here, the famous Sac village of Black
Hawk stood on the opposite side of the river. A colony of Kickapoos oc-
cupied the south shore below the town. Where the flouring mills are now
standing were rows of red cedar posts extending a considerable distance
from the water's edge up the bank to where the village is situated, which
are supposed to have been sheds belonging to the trading post which once
existed here. In 1828, Rinnali Wells came here and settled among the
Indians, who did not leave their village till 1831. Joshua Vandrufi' came
the year following. For two or three years these pioneers and the Indians
lived togeth^-r, and had their friendly intercourse and their disputes and
quarrels. Part of Mr. Wells' old cabin is still standing on the north side
of the river. Mr. Yandrufl" built near where Sears' Mill now is, and lived
there till he built his house on the island which bears his name, where he
died and was buried, about 1859. His remains were afterwards taken up
and removed to Chippiannock Cemetery. Mr. Wells died suddenly in 1852,
being found dead in his buggy on the road.
William Dickson, the founder of the town, was the father of Col. John
Dickson, now and for many years Justice of the Peace in Milan. He was
born in Newburg, N. Y., March 27, 1783. His father was a Captain in the
Revolutionary AV^ar. His grandfather and grandmother were murdered by
the Indians and Butler's Rangers in the famous Cherry Valley massacre.
After the Revolution the father of William Dickson moved to Westmore-
land County, Pennsylvania, where William was brought up till the age of
eighteen, when he moved to a farm in Erie County, Pennsylvania, near the
shore of Lake Erie. Here he was married and became quite a noted man
of his time, being at one time a member of the Board of Canal Commis-
sioners of the State of Pennsylvania. He raised a family of nine children,
seven sons and two daughters. In the spring of ISS-l he visited this por-
tion of Illinois on horseback, and returned home in the fall. In 1836, he
returned here, and was one of the proprietors of the famous "Rock Island
210 HISTORY 0¥ EOCK ISLAOT) COUNTr.
City" scheme. In the sj)ring of 1837 he brought his family here and re-
sided on the site of the old Sac town till 1867, when he sold to D. B. Sears,
and moved to Milan, where he died, !Nov. 25, 1869.
Col. John Dickson was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6,
1813, and came to Milan in 1814. In this connection should be mentioned
the names of James Johnston, G. W. Heiiin, James Dickson, Ira L. AVhite-
head, N. D. Bradley, William Young, F. M, Young, and Daniel Pinkley —
who were among the prominent old settlers.
The Dickson & Brunot Flouring Mill, now owned by James John-
ston, was built in 1843 by James Dickson and Felix R. Brunot. In 1846,
Howard &, Weeks built a saw mill just below the above. In 1848, it was
converted into a flouring mill and carding machine by James Dickson and
N. D. Bradley. It now^ belongs to James Johnson, considerable changes
and improvements having been made in it.
In 1843, Joshua Vandruff and Zadoc Calbough built a saw and flour-
ing; mill at the north end of the dam on Yandruff's Island. The flourins:
mill was struck by lightning and burnt in 1857 ; the saw mill became de-
lapidated, and fell into disuse, and finally rotted down some years ago.
MANUFACTURES OF MILAN.
James Johnston owns two mills (referred to above) which he is operat-
ing in company with his sons— the Custom Mill and the Merchant Flouring
Mill. The capacity of the Merchant Mill is 100 barrels per day ; that of
the Custom Mill, 400 bushels of grain daily.
KOCK KIVEK PAPEK COMPAI^T,
Organized December, 1875. Capital, $80,000. President, WilHam H.
Dart; Secretary, R. P. Dart; Superintendent, George M. Dickson. On
the site of this company's mill, at the lower end of Well's Island, Holmes
Hakes and William Gilmore built a saw mill in 1869, which they ceased to
operate in 1871. In 1872, Holmes Hakes and George DeLand commenced
a paper mill at the same site, which, in 1875, they sold to the Rock River
Paper Company. This the company rebuilt and in every way improved
the property, building a new dam, in 1875-6, and have now a mill employ-
ing 36 hands, with a capacity of from five to six tons of wrapping paper per
day, and a capital employed of $80,000.
TKEMANN & GILMOEE POKK PACKING HOUSE.
This was established December 1, 1876. They handled during the pack-
ing season last year — December, January and February — $42,000 worth of
pork product. They have stored $5,000 worth of ice for cooling purposes,
with a view to utilizing the packing establishment during the summer
months and supplying the local retail demand. Their products are sold
chiefly in the New York, Baltimore and St. Louis markets. They are also
engaged in shipping live stock, principally cattle, shipping about five car-
loads a month, to the Chicago market.
GENERAL BUSINESS.
Besides the manufacturing interests above mentioned, Milan has two
wagon shops, five blacksmith sho^^s, three cooper shops, two agricultural
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 211
warehouses, four dry goods stores, two drug stores, three confectionery es-
tabhshments, three grocery stores, one undertaker, one furniture house, two
meat markets, three boot and shoe stores, one first-class millinery store,
two hardware stores, two stove and tinware estabhshments, two hotels,
three churches, one graded school, two physicians, one police magistrate,
two justices of the peace, one notary public, two harness shops, two livery
stables, three carpenter shops, money order post-office, express office, one
large distillery, one masonic lodge.
Population 1,500.
CHURCHES.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MILAN.
This church was an outgrowth of the First Presbyterian Church of
Rock Island. The first services were held in the mill in 1844, the first ser-
mon being preached by Rev. Cyrus Dickson, D. D. An organization M^as
efiected in 1845, the following being among the original members: Wil-
liam Dickson, Marian C. Dickson, James and Ruth Ann Dickson, Edward
Hollister, Emma Hollister, Eliza Ann Dickson, Elizabeth Dickson, William
and Amelia Clark, and David M. Dickson.
The first church was built by William Dickson in 1846. The present
church was built, at a cost of about $3,500, in the summer of 1868.
Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury preached to the church occasionally from 1844
to 1847. Since him have been the following ministers in the order named:
Rev. W. Wihiams, 1847 to 1849; Rev. W. W. Bachus, 1849 to 1851; Rev.
S. T. Wilson, 1851 to 1S53; Rev. Thomas M. Chesnut, 1853 to 1858; Rev.
M. Cook, 1858 to 1862; Rev. W. W. Moorhead, 1862 to 1871; Rev. M.
JSToerr, present pastor, since 1871. Present membership, 100; number in
the Sunday-school, 200.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. F. Haney first held service here as one of the stations on the Cam-
den Circuit, and was followed by Rev. John Grundy, who remained two
years. Preaching was first done in the school-house, till the church was
built, in 1854.
In 1848, the church was organized. The following were among the
original members: David Kelso, Thomas Shires, John Thompson, James
Thompson, Susan Brown, George W. Chaney, Mary Thompson, C. Rout-
zong, and M. Shinstrum. Rev^ J. Collins, present pastor. Membership,
about 75, with Sunday-school of 150.
GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH.
Organized in 1872; church built same year; membershij) about 25.
i^o pastor at present.
LODGES.
IVIA^ONIC.
Eureka Lodge A^6>. 69, A. F. & A. if.— William Francis, W. M.;
Isaac Palmer, S. W. ; Archibald Cook, J. W.; R.B.Olmsted, Secretary;
John Dickson, Chaplain; T. N. Young, Treasurer; David Coon, S. D.; W.
J. AVallace, J. D.; William M. Farland, T.; William Paris, M. C; John
Dickson, Wm. Goldsmith, Riley Hay ford, Trustees.
212 HISTORY OV ROOK ISLAND COUNTT.
SCHOOL DIRECTORS.
George M. Dickson, President; Thomas Spencer, Secretary; David J.
Cleland.
MILAK VILLAGE GOVERNMENT.
1865-60. — John Dickson, President; James Johnston, F. N. Young,
N. D. Bradley, G. W. llefiin, CoimciL
1866-67.— J. B. Davison, President; A. L. Buck, A. J. Webster, Jolm
Jones, Robert Ross, Councih
L867-68. — Samuel Blair, President; Robert Ross, James W. Whitman,
Jno. B. Ferguson, Geo. P. Webster, Council.
1868-69. — A. Owens, President; G. H. Ilonens, Geo. P. Webster, Geo.
Whitehead, Wm. Goldsmith, Council.
1869-70.— A. Owens, President; W. T. Riggs, E. S. Clow, I. 11.
Honens, Thos. Kerr, Council.
1870-71.— W. T. Riggs, President; Thos. Kerr, E. S. Clow, J. G.
Whitehead, Jos. S. Ferguson, Council.
1871-72. — A. Owens, President; George Clippenger, George Keeler,
Silas AVhitehead, Wesley Fitzsiuimons, Council.
1872-73. Alex. Owens, President; George Keeler, C. W. Fitzsim-
mons, W. J. Wallace, Thomas Fischer, Councihnen.
1873-74. G. W. Heflin, President; W. J. Wallace, Benj. C. Frysinger,
C. W. Fitzsimmons, Wm. F. Gilmore, Councihnen.
187-1-75. Alex. Owens, President; R. B. Olmsted, Warren H. Stearns,
Wm. McFarland, G. P. Clippinger, Councilmen.
1875-76. Thomas Kerr, President; Warren II. Stearns, E. G.Spencer,
Jas. E. Burrowes, Wm. B. Frysinger, Councilmen.
1876-77. Thomas Kerr, President; Jas. E. Burrowes, Wm. B. Fry-
singer, O. W. Davis, H. W. Haislip, Councilmen.
1877-78. Thomas Kerr, President; Jas. E, Burrowes, O. W. Davis,
Archibald Cook, Thos. Johnston, Councilmen.
PORT BYRON.
Port Byron township embraces fractional sections 6, 7,13, 24, 25 and
36, averaging about 400 acres to each, and extends along the east bank of
the Mississippi River a distance of six miles. The original village was laid
out on the N. W. j of Sec. 25, but now embraces the S. W. fraction and
E. -g- of Sec. 25, the N. W. fi-action of 36, and a portion of Sec. 24. It con-
tains upwards of 1,500 inhabitants. It was laid out in the fall of 1836 by
Samuel Allen, N. Belcher, and Moses Bailey, then residents, and Dr. P.
Gregg, of Rock Island. Walter Phillips proved a pre-emption on the
fraction, and reserved to himself the N. ^ of the fraction, and deeded one-half
of his interest to Mr. George Davenport, (who was murdered in 1(346) and
to C. R. Bennett, of Galena. At that time there was but one log house and
a small log store on the land, owned by Samuel Allen.
Robert and Thomas Symes lived on the spot where the railroad depot
now stands, in a log house, and kept a wood-yard for the passing boats.
That fall N. Belcher built a frame store, and put in a general stock of goods.
The Postoffice was then located at a place called Canaan, about a mile
from the village, and Archibald Allen was postmaster. In the March fol-
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 213
lowinf^ the office was removed to Port Byron, and 'N. Belclier appointed
postmaster, which office he still holds, and has held, at different times, since
then. There was not at this time (1837) a single house in Coe township,
which lies' directly east, and is now one of the wealthiest towns in the
county, and which does nearly all its trading at Port B^a-on. The same
will apply to Zuma township, as this is the postoffice for about three-fourths
of the peo])le of both towns.
Port Byron did not seem to get ahead much for several years, as the
panic of 1837 nearly proved its destruction, but it is now one of the most
prosperous towns in the Northwest.
In 1836 Dr. J. H. Leyford and N. Dorrance came, and are still resi-
dents <tf this place. In the spring of 1837 the settlement received large
accessions, and among them Silas Marshall, Geo. Moore, Warren Wilcox,
and a number of young men, many of whom afterwards left.
The first effort made to get a railroad established through here was in
1852, when it was proposed to build a road from Warsaw, at the lower
rapids, to Port Byron, at head of the upper rapids. This ])roject finally
failed, the citizens losing $10,000, which they had subscribed and mostly
paid. Then came the project of the Sterling & Pock Island Road, which
would have been seventeen miles shorter route to Chicago than the j^resent
road; and the C. & R. I. road made every effort to defeat it, which after
sundry efforts and much maneuvering they succeeded in doing, and by
this means the citizens of Port Byron were again losers of $10,000 more,
for which they had, in many cases, mortgaged their farms ^to pay. That
portion of the road lying between Port TByron and Pock Island Junction
(9f miles) was completed, however, and is now owned by the Western Union
Railroad Co. Since then the town has steadily increased, and its present
coal, lime, and general business interests form no inconsiderable portion of
that of Rock Island County.
In justice to N. Belcher, it should be said that he has always been a
most earnest worker for tlie interests of the town, and was probably more
instrumental in getting the railroad project to a successful issue than any
other one man, and has derived less pecuniary benefit therefrom than many
others, who liave reaped a rich harvest by coming since the road was com-
pleted. The writer found Mr. Belcher a man seventy-three years old, and
with apparently little of worldly wealth, and still working daily in his office
for his livins".
The business interests of Port Byron are represented variously, as will
be seen in our list below : We find four dry goods stores, five groceries,
three drug stores, six stove and tin dealers, two lumber yards, three masons,
two harness makers, two butchers, two tailors, one photographer, two jewel-
ers, two saloons, one restaurant, one baker, three barbers, two dentists, one
wagon maker, three blacksmiths, two furniture dealers, three di'aymen, one
livery stable, four carpenters, four painters, two banks, three produce and
stock dealers, two dealers in agricultural implements. A large amount of
grain and stock is shipped daily; Messrs. Rogers & Son probably doing the
greater portion of it, although Smith & Wainwright do a good business.
The shipment of lime from this point is estimated as high as 100,000
barrels per annum.
The bulk of the coal business is done by Mr. T. Wilhams, whose in-
vestment in coal and coal lands probably exceeds $100,000, all within a
radius of five miles of Port Byron. The principal works are located at
*
r
214 HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
Rapids City, two miles below the town, from wliicli the boats are supplied.
Messrs. Gilchrist & Co. also have an extensive coal bank at Eapids
City.
VILLAGE INCORPORATION.
The village was incorporated in 1876, and the following year the gen-
tlemen whose names we give below were elected its town officers : Geo. D.
Moore, Geo. McNeal, James W. Simonson, Jesse Maxwell, T. J. Zeigler, F.
S. Gates, Trustees; E. H. Hunt, Police Magistrate; D. J. Chinn, Village
Clerk; Enos Blinn, Village Marshal; Geo. D. Moore, President of Board.
SCHOOLS.
An unusual interest is taken in the schools at this place, but our space
will scarcely allow as extended notice as they deserve. One school-house
alone cost |ll,000, with Mr. J. H. Southwell as Principal; Miss Sadie El-
lingham is in charge of the intermediate department, and Miss Lizzie
Sheppard of the primary. Another new school house is in process of con-
struction, which, when finished, will place Port Byron in possession of
educational advantages excelled by few towns in the state.
PHILO LODGE A. F. A. M.
"Wilson Fleming, W. M.; Thos. Jennings, S. W.; Wm. Bryant, J. W.;
J. C. Wainwright, Treasurer; Jno. Shafer, Secretary; James Eowe, S. D.;
Alex Zeigler, J. D.; John Beal, and John Morgan, Stewards; J. G. Wil-
liams, Tyler.
I. O. O. F.
Fort Byron Lodge No. 624.— D. J. Morris, N. G.; F. E. Rogers, W.
G.; E. M. Rogers, Rec, Secretary; J. W. Morgan, Per. Secretary; David
Zeigler, Treasurer. Sixty members.
CHURCH HISTORY.
On the 2d day of September, 1849, a few citizens of Port Byron and
vicinity, believing it to be their duty, and wishing to enjoy the privilege of
divine worship, organized a Congregational church under the care of Rev.
A. L. Ballen, a Home Missionary; they were William C. Pearsoll, Jesse
Maxwell, Isaac llollister, Martha Hollister, Mrs. W. C. Pearsoll, Mrs. A.
N. Maxwell, Mrs. C. Mulhollen, Mrs. Robert Hilton, and Martha Jennings.
Mrs. Hilton and Mrs. Mulholleil are dead; all the others are still living and
connected Avitli the church, with the exception of Mrs. Jennings, who now
resides near Galena, in this state. They held their first meeting in the old
brick school-house now standing opposite the present church building,
where they continued to hold their meetings until 1855. In the year 1854
the foundations for a meeting-house were laid, and the house, surmounted
with a spire and bell of five hundred pounds weight was finished in the fall
ot 1855. The church is situated on Out-lot No. 21, in section 25, on the
east side of High Street, commanding a full view of the Mississippi River,
.and was l)uilt under the pastorate of the Rev. William Porter, at a cost of
about $2,700. The pastors have been Rev. A. L. Bullen from Aj)ril 10,
^ HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 21 5
1850, to SeptemberlS, 1850; Eev. William Thompson from OctoLer 6, 1850
to May 3, 1S52; Rev. William Porter from May, 1854, to May, 1860; Rev.
Mr. Miles in 1861; and Rev. Aimer Harper from Septeniber, 1861, to
present time. It is believed they are all living but Rev. W. Thompson,
who was drowned in endeavoring to cross the Meredosia in the spriiig of
1852 while on his missionary duty. The church has flourished with -vary-
ing success through the past twenty-nine years of its existence, with a grad-
ual but healthy increase of members up to this time. The past winter a
large number has been added on profession, thirty-two at one time, and
there is now one hundred and thirty communicants on the church books.
The number of children in the Sabbath School are one hundred, and the
interest increasing.
The M. E. Church was organized in 1836, with a membership of some
six or eight persons, among whom were Archibald Allen, Oandace Allen,
J. H. Lylbrd and wife, Jno. Mitchell and wife. The earliest meetings were
held in a log cabin, but the church was built some years later, at an expense
of $3,000. The present membership is one hundred and twenty-five, w^ith
a Sunday School of about seventy-live scholars.
COAL VALLEY.
The Township, as now organized, contains less than twelve sections of
land; originally it comprised one and one-half townships. Rural Township
was set oif in 18T1. Latterly nearly six sections were detached from it and
joined to Black Hawk.
William and Charles Bailey, brothers, were the first settlers, and built
the first house within its present limits as now organized. Geo. E. Wash-
burn is thought to be the second permanent settler. The coal fields in and
around the village of Coal Yalley attracted many speculators, not many
settling down to business until the railroad was built.
Thos. Lees, Geo. E. Washburn, Wm. Bailey, Chas. Bailey, Frederic
Fittell, and Abe Edwards, comprised the full list of supporters of the first
school taught, by Mr. Doyle, from Milan, in the year 1854, in a small
house owned by Thos. Lees. Mr. A. M. Kichols taught the first district
school.
The first church service held in the town was by Rev. A. A. Rogers,
in store building now owned by R. Lee.
Mr. Geo. E. Washburn was the first to marry.
The first white child born within its limits was the son of Charles
Bailey.
Wm. Bailey and William Boyle opened the first store in the village,
and Thomas T. Jones, the first Postmaster, was appointed in 1S5T.
SCHOOLS.
Until the railroad was built, the schools were in a primitive condition,
since which time the growth has been very fair. The district now has two
very good buildings, with seating capacity of 320 and an average attend-
ance of about 300. Mr. Wm. A. Kiamer has been a regular teacher for
twelve years. Jno. B. McFarland is now acting as Principal. The ])uild-
ings stand nearly joined together, and contain five rooms, each having a
competent teacher.
216 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
CHURCHES,
The M. E. Chnrcli was l)uilt in the year of 1S69. Abel Ciii-tis, L. M.
Piiikley, Wra. Pi-att, and M. BoUman, were Trustees. This chnrch was
quite strong in numbers, and generally well supported, until the organiza-
tion of the Primitive Methodist, in the year of 1868. Its first regular ap-
pointed preacher was Kev. Mr. Sheldon, for two years; second was Rev.
Ml'. Wesley, two years; third was Rev. Mr. Bartlett, one year; fourth was
Rev. Mr. Bundy, two years; fifth was Rev, Mr. Morey, two years; sixth
was Rev. Mr. Hoaglin, one year; seventh was Rev. Mr. Head, one year;
eiglith was Rev. Mr. John Palmer, two years; ninth was Rev. Mr. Shear-
man, one year; tenth was Rev. Mr. Rowe, one year. The past two years
have had no preacher appointed.
The Welsh Baptist Church was organized January 11, 1866, nnder the
supervision of Rev. T. M. Matthews. Among its first members were: - R,
Benjamin and wife, D. Prosser and wife, H. Hill, D. Powell and wife, and
Mary Davis. David Prosser was elected Clerk; R. Benjamin, Treasurer;
David Powell and Richard Benjamin, Deacons. Rev. T. M. Matthews re-
ceived a unanimous call to the pastorate, and remained with this small body
of church members till 1869 or 1870. A very respectable house of wor-
ship was built and paid for under his ministerial care. Soon after the
church organization, in 1866, a Sabbath-school class was enlisted under R.
Benjamin as Superintendent; subsequently Rev. T. M. Matthews was
chosen Superintendent; the third Superintendent was Edward Hugh; the
fourth Superintendent being Richard Benjamin; and the school now con-
tains about 50 scholars with a verv regular attendance. Rev. David Mor-
gan is now officiating as pastor to this small body of attentive worshipers.
The Welsh Congregational Church was organized in 1857, by the Rev,
John L. Richards — the deacons were Rees Jones and Wm, Williams — with
a membership of about 15, Meetings were first held at the house of Mrs,
Sarah Williams. The second regular minister was Rev. C. D. Davis; the
third was Rev. O, Owens; the fourth was Rev, T, G. Jones. In the year
of 1862 was built a house of worship costing about $1,000. The present
membership is 25. Have regular preaching once a month. The Sabbath-
school is well sustained throughout the year, and numbers abont 50.
The Roman Catholic residents of this place, previous to the year of
1875, were connected with Rock Island Mission. -In 1870, they had com-
pleted a church, at a cost of about $2,000, which was formally opened for
worship by Rev. Father Roles, under whose supervision the building was
erected. It was in charge for some time afterwards of the Rev. Dr. Light-
ner. In 1875, Right Rev. Bishop Foley appointed Rev, Father Grere to
this mission and that of Moline, The congregation comprises about 50
families.
The Presbyterian Church was organized in 1867, with John Barton,
Albert Owens, Frederic Freeburg, Hugh Caughey and Robert Lee, as
Trustees. Dr. Martin and L. Evans were elected Elders. In the following
season Wm. A, Kramer was added to the list of Elders, The membership
numbered 25. A church was built the same year, costing about $2,500,
Rev. J. S. McClung was at the organization, and was the first stated sup-
ply; Rev. M. Noerr being the second; Rev. L. Q. Adams was the third;
Rev. M. Gordon being the fourth. In the year 1875 Rev. M. Noerr re-
turned, and still officiates as supply, A Sunday-school was early organized
HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 217
after tlie building of tlie cliurch, and now contains 100 scholars, with an av-
erage attendance of 75.
The Primitive Methodists were oi'ganized in 1868. Giles Hudson,
Joseph Wearniouth, liobert "Wilson, George Wilson, and John Ranson, Sr.,
were among its early members. A church was erected in 1869, costing
about $2,000. The Trustees were Giles Hudson, John Eanson, and Thos.
Clemont. The present membership is about 50. The Sunday-school num-
bers about 75, with a very good attendance. The first preacher was Rev.
Chas. Dawson, who came from Kewanee once a month; the second was
Rev. Francis Nicholson; the third was Rev. M. McPhail, two years, and
then located in the town; the fourth was Rev. Robert Reed, its present pas-
tor, and being the only resident preacher in the place.
LODGES.
MASONIC.
Valley Lodge No. 547.— S. B. Thomas, W. M.; Thos. Glendening, S.
"W.; David Lyons, J. W. ; x\rny Hillier, S. D.; Maxwell Lyons, J. D.;
George Hillier, J. S. ; Josiah Scott, S. S. ; Robert Patterson, T. Meet
monthly, Friday, on or before the full of tlie moon.
ODD FELLOWS.
Coal Valley Lodge No. 304.— Matthew G. Bedford, N. G.; Thos.
Glendening, V. G. ; Jerry Lees, R. S. ; Archer Hodge, P. S. ; John Lees, T. ;
Wm. Haddick, R. S. to N. G. ; Richard J. Hughs, L. S. to N. G. ; George
Hillier, Sr., R. S. to V. G.; Edwin Twomly, L. S. to V. G.; Robert Davison,
Warden; W. A. Kramer, Conductor; James McMeeken, R. S. S. S. ; Swan
P. Johnson, L. S. S. S. ; Lewis Stafford, I. G.; John P. Price, O. G. Meet
every AYednesday evening.
ANCIENT OKDER OF A. O. OF U. W.
Enterprise Lodge No. 47. — Wm. S. Bailey, P. M. W. ; James Clegg,
M. W.; Wm. Christy, G. F.; E. Mulligan, O.; Benj. Cook, Recorder; j'as.
Henry, Financier; John T. Hass, Receiver; Geo. Kane, G. W.; AVm. Mey-
ers, 1. W. ; Karl Martin, O. W. Meet weekly on Tuesday evening.
DRUIDS.
Eureka Grove No. 34, U. A. O.D., Coal Valley. — PastlST. A., Robert
Davidson; N. A., Thos. Houghfield; Y. A., Hannan Nitz; S., John lian-
son; T., Wm. Giesler.
COAL VALLEY YILLAGE ELECTION.
Tuesday, April 17, 1877. For Trustees: Roberth Ifaddick, Alfred
Haigh, Thomas Phillips, Fred. Freeber^, Robert McQuoid, Charles Huber.
For village Clerk: John Reay. For Police Magistrate: Otto Leobner.
This ticket was elected.
218 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
KUKAL TOWNSHIP.
The first settlers of Rural, which formerly formed part of Coal Valley
Township, were Thomas and David Goodlow, l)rothers, who bnilt the first
house, on Section 29,John Farlow being the second, from Pre-emption Town-
ship, at which place he was the first settler ; he built the second house, on
Section 30, in this town. The first child born was a son of John Farlow, in
1839. The first sermon preached was by Joseph Jones, a Baptist, in 1839.
The first marriage was that of David Goodlow and Nancy Farlow, who now
reside in Oregon. Before the year 1840 the following persons came to
this town : A. L. and A. N. Sayre, J. M. Wilson, Capt. J. A. Jordon and
Daniel Yalentine. Capt. Jordon and Mr. Valentine lived just over the line
in Pre-emption, but most of their land being in Bural, they finally built in
this town. The first school was taught by Seth Trego, in a private house.
The first school house was built in 1846, by contributions from the follow-
ing persons : Capt. J. A. Jordon, Albert N., Alonzo S. and M. Sayre, J. M.
Wilson, Daniel Valentine and William Crist. These persons also contrib-
uted money to secure the first teacher, Mr. Shedd.
John Farlow, while talking with Joseph Versal, with no apparent dis-
ease or ailment, died in 184G, without a struggle.
A man generally known as "Wild-cat Moore," in the year 1842, in this
town, pursued a catamount, on horseback, overtook him in the brush, and
(without a weapon of any kind,) leaped from his horse, taking his bufialo-
robe before him, sprang upon the catamount, which was a very large one,
crushed him to the earth and succeeded in killing him, without receiving a
wound, which act gave him the above name. After this feat, he caught a
wolf in his hands and choked him to death, receiving numerous
wounds.
Rural was set ofi" from Coal Valley Township and organized in 1871.
Andrew Donaldson was elected its first Supervisor.
CHURCHES.
The first religious organization in the township was in the year 185 2
by the following persons : David Campbell and Jane, his wife, Franci,
Bailey and wife, Miss Jane Patterson, Jas. Donon, Sr., and wife, Jas. Donons
Jr., and wife, John Donon, Robert Bailey and wife, and John McLain.
This organization was called Homestead United Presbyterian ; full mem-
bership was fifteen at organization, May 6th. Rev. Wm. Oburn, as a mis-
sionary, preached to this congregation, which was under the inspecti(>n of
the Associate Presl)ytery of Iowa till 1854. July 18, 1852, he adminis-
tered the ordinance of baptism in this congregation, to Susanna, daughter
of James and Nancy Donon, she being the first person receiving this ordi-
nance in the church. The first regular preacher was Rev. A. A. Rogers,
who was ordained and installed Aug. 21, 1855, membershij) then number-
ing forty-five. In the year 1858, the Associate and Associate Reformed
Churches having united. Homestead Church came within the bounds of
the United Presbytery of Monmouth, In thisj^ear Rev. A. A. Rogers was
released. In 1859 Rev. William Cook was ordained and installed. Mr.
Cook was released in the year 1870. In 1872 Rev. R. S. Campbell was in-
stalled as pastor and still continues to hold forth very acceptably. The
time intervening between regular pastors, preaching has been supplied
by the Presbytery of Rock Island, to which the Homestead Church
MOLINE
HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 221
now beloni^s. This church built a substantial house in 1855, costing about
$1,400. Tliey also have a parsonai^e, costing about $1,100, completed in
1870. The first elders were David ()ani|)bell and James Donon, Sr. Pres-
ent Board of Trustees are John C. Bailey, James McAVhiimey, William
Beatt}', Daniel Grant and David Warwick. Present elders are Thomas
Ferguson, John Caughey and J. C. Bailey. Sabbath-school was organized
in tlii? church in 1856; it is now kept up regularly each week throughout
the year, numbering between sixty and seventy. Present membership,
seventy-one.
Tlie Beulah Presbyterian Church is located on Section 11 ; was organ-
ized Aug. 22, 1854. The meetings were originally held in the Bailey School
House, on Sec. 2. Francis C. Killing, James Donaldson and John Mc-
Candless were the oi-iginal trustees. House was built in 1850, costing about
$1,600. The original members were Margaret and Elizabeth Gordon,
Jolm Farrar and Phoebe, his wife, Henry Brown, Mary A. Edwards, Alex-
ander Gordon, James Gordon, Maria Gordon, Francis Killing, Jane Killing,
and William F. Brown. First pastors were Rev. Thos. M. Chestnut, Rev.
Leavenworth, Rev. Jacob Coon, Rev. W. W. Morehead, Rev. William Mc-
Clurg, Rev. Moses Noes, Rev. Henry M. Fisk, Rev. David B. Gordon.
Rev. Moses Noes has returned and is now their pastor. Present member-
ship now numbers forty-five communicants. Sabbath-school is kept up
throughout the summer only, containing about eighty pupils.
CORDOVA.
This town lies well up on the bluffs and commands one of tlie finest
views on the Mississippi River, which stretches away in both directions un-
til lost by its windings, which at this point are rather abrupt a short dis-
tance both above and below the town.
The earliest settler of this place was one Mr. East, who built a log
cabin in 1836 ; also John Marshall and family, Dr. Thomas Baker, Ami R.
Rathbun, Theodore and John Butcher all came the same year. Theodore
Butcher is the only one now living of those who came in 1836. William
and George Marshall, J. L. , Jonathan and K. S. Cool, and Joseph
R. Sexton came in 1838.
The town was laid out in 1837 by John Marshall and Dr. Thomas
Baker, and the first frame houses were built the following year by these
wentlemen; the one by Dr. Baker is still standing, but has been added to
and rebuilt until scarcely a vestige of the original remains that is recogniza-
ble. The first school was taught by Dr. Baker in his own house, where he
instructed, in a primitive way, his own children together with those of his
neighbors. Although Cordova has never risen to very great prominence,
the traveler is impressed at once with its evident thrift and its indications
of prosperity. It now contains four general stores, one drug store, one
wagon ma,nufactory, by T. Karr & Co., one agricultural implement ware-
house, and two saddlery shops, two doctors, one j^reacher, and three church-
es. The principal product of this locality being corn, very large shipments
are made which principally go to Milwaukee. This interest is largely
represented by H. W. Rathbun and Wm. G. Marshall, whose extensive corn
cribs strike the eye of a stranger at once, vvhether he approach the town by
river or road. The traffic in lime at this point is very extensive, and is
15
222 HISTORY OF BOOK ISLAND COUNTY.
principally carried on by J. Q. Wynkoop, who runs four kilns and furnishes
employment to a large number of men.
The one object of special pride to which the residents direct attention
is their fine gi-aded school, wdiich numbers upwards of three hundred
scholars, all under the supervision of a very efficient Principal, Mr. F. M.
McKay.
CHURCH HISTORY.
The Baptist Church organized December 28, 1843, held its first meet-
ing at Cordova under the supervision of Rev. J. K. Seely, with a member-
ship of sixteen, of whom J. R. Sexton, Mahala Sexton, J. L. and Margaret
Cool, A. S. and Mary A. Ege are still connected with the church. Their
first cliurch was built in 1844 but in 1858 a more modern structure was
erected at a cost of $8,000. The pastors have been Rev. Chas. E. Browne
who served one year, Rev. Wm. Rutledge five years. Rev. F. Ketchum two
years. Rev. N. J. Norton one and one-half years, until he died, Rev. Asa
Prescott four and one-half years, Rev, J. N. Seeley one year, Rev. J. D.
Cole, D.D., four years. Rev. T. G. McLean three years. Rev. E. ISF. Elton,
the present pastor, has been with the church four years, April 1, 1877. The
Sunday School numbers one hundred and fifty. The Rev. H. C. First, of
Plainfield, Ills., was converted and baptized here, and Bro. Chas. Ege, a
licentiate of this church, is pursuing his studies at the Chicago University.
Cordova Lodges.
MASONIC.
Cordova Lodge No. 543.— R. C. Cool, W. M.; 'L. Pyle, S. W.; Wm.
Haney, J. W.; J. K. Glasscock, Secretary; A. Bolinger, Treasurer. Or-
ganized 1865. Membership twenty-seven.
A. o. u. w.
J ere Bryan, P. M. W.; Robt. Johston, M. W.; W. D. Webster,
Recorder; A. Bolinger, Receiver; Howard Myers, Financier. Organized
May 11, 1877. Membership thirty-eight.
EDGINGTON T0W5fSHIP.
This township is mostly a beautifully undulating and level prairie, well
drained to the west, north and east. The prairie soil is a black alluvium of
remarkable fertility, varying in depth from eight inches to three feet. In
the northern part the land is more rohing, where it is drained by ravines,
leadingtbe surplus water to the Mississippi. These low hills werecovered,
formerly, with a heavy growth of large trees, but now only about half the
area is covered and that mostly by a thick growth of young timber. The
soil is a yellowish clay, mixed with the black alluvium, in which
the former predominates in most localities. The southwest and east is
also rolling, the former being drained by Copperas Creek into the Missis-
sippi, and the latter by Mill Creek into Rock River at Milan. Among
these hills are numerous springs, most of which furnish an abundant and
never-failing supply of good water. A good supply of well water can be ob-
tained in most all parts of the township at about an average depth of
HISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAND COXTNTY. 223
twenty feet, but where the land is rolling it is often necessary to ojo much
deeper. A good supply of stone for building ])urposes is obtained mostly
in the northern part of the township; it is mostly lime and sand stone. In
this locality there is an extensive deposit of sand of a su])erior quality for
the manufacture of glass. It is now being taken out of the land owned
by M. L. T. Sturgeon. This range of bank sand is remarkably pure, and
one of the deepest in the State. It extends in a southwestern and northeast-
ern direction through sections 4 and 5. If the people of Andalusia and
Edgington fully develop this and other resources of their portion of the ^
county, it is very probable at no distant day they will have extensive glass
works at Andalusia or some other convenient place. This sand is now
being used elsewhere for the manufacture of glass of an excellent quality.
People are aware that settlements and commerce have gone much in ad-
vance of manufacturing, and that the era of skilled labor has come to this
country, once called "the far west," to accomplish greater progress than can
be conceived by the most vivid imagination of tlie present generation.
The first settlers — James Robison, Joseph Dunlap, Daniel Edgington
and John Edgington, now of Batfalo Pi-airie — came liere in the spring of
1834. Like most early settlers, they located near the timber. The terribly
severe and memorable winter of 183 1-2, and a desire to be near an abundant
supply of fuel and fencing, had much influence in the matter of choosing a
location.
Daniel Edgington, after selecting and entering lands, returned to Steu-
benville, Ohio, for his family, an# moved here the following spring.
John Edgington remained here, entered land, improved it and built a
house, on which farm he still resides. Early in the summer of 1834 James
liobison built a log house, and broke the first prairie in the settlement. In
June he returned to Warren County, and moved his family here in the fall.
During the summer of 1834 Joseph Dunlap built for himself a double
log house on Section 5, near the woods. This cabin has been moved, and is
now" on Section 16 — land owned by John I. Brown. In this cabin the Pres-
byterian Church of Edgington was organized in 1837. It was here where
the early settlers and their families met, M^ith the unafiected manners and free
spirit of the frontiersman to worship God according to the dictates of their
own consciences. After entering lands for other ])arties and completing his
house, Mr. Dunlap returned to Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, and
moved his family here the following spring — 1835 — with whom Daniel y
Edgington and family, Geo. W. Ivell and Henry Eberhart and family caine
and settled in this vicinity. Charles Eberhart and family came to the set-
tlement in the fall of that year. The last two named gentlemen and their
families came from ]^ew Jersey. This same fall the Titteringtons — John
and family, Moses and Charles — came from Ohio; and in the spring of 1836
Bernet McNutt and family, of Ohio, and William Snell and family, from
Mississi])pi in the fall, also located in the neighborhood. These pioneers
formed the nucleus of the first settlement in this part of the county,which was
generally known as the Dunlap settlement. In the fall of 1836 Daniel ,
Montgomery, a brother of Rev. John Montgomery, well known to the early n
settlers, located out on the prairie on Section 26, where his sons, Robert and
Daniel, now reside.
He was soon followed by Alexander Hazlett and family, W. D. Hat-
ton, and later by Parley Laflin and family, Joseph Asquith and family, and
others who formed the first settlement on the prairie. In 1838 the popu-
224: HISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
lation increased by the coining of tiie Parmenters — George, Allen, Lorenzo
and Seth; H. H. Parks, A. J. Webster and Timothy Dutton. But as late
as ISoO lands in the southeastern part of the township were very cheap.
The thriving village of Keynolds, a station on the Pock Island & Mercer
County Pailroad, is being built on land which, at that time, was purchased
for a little more that $1 per acre. These lands, now improved, are worth
about -^60 per acre.
Soon after this settlement was made James Ta^dor and family settled
in the northeastern part, on Section 12. He had no neighbors for two or
three years, after which the Pleasant — now Taylor — Pidge settlement tilled
up gradually. He was visited several times by squads of Indians, who fre-
quented the settlements while on hunting excursions from the Iowa side of
the river.
Numerous deer, often seen in herds of fifteen or twenty, and many
other wild animals, which were in the timber on the hilly lands close by,
was undoubtedly one of the principal causes which induced the Indians to
come to this locality. The pi-airie on fire, and the Indians, were often the
most exciting theme of discussion among these pioneers.
Althouirh the Black Hawk war had cowed these Indians to a con-
siderable extent, yet their presence in the settlements was the cause of fre-
quent alarm and annoyance by setting fires, stealing horses, killing stock
and intruding upon the settlers for the purpose of begging.
The early settlers had few luxuries except venison, wild turkey, quails,
prairie hens, ducks and other game, and crab apples, wild plums, berries and
honey. They suftered many privations, attributable to low prices, great dis-
tance from market and points at which they could get milling done, the
slow modes of travel by ox teams, the lack of conveniences and the generally
unimproved condition of the country. They went to Hendersonville, Knox
County, to mill, a distance of about forty-five miles. It took from one to
three weeks to make the trip, as very often parties were waiting there to
have grinding clone.
At this time many of the people manufactured much of their bread-
stuffs by pulverizing grain in iron kettles and hominy blocks, some using
for that purpose a spring pole, attached horizontally to one ot the beams of
the upper floor in the house, to which was suspended a stick of wood about
four or five feet long, having a strong iron ring on the lower end within
which an iron wedge was inserted The springing force of the pole equal-
ized the action of this machine, so that the operator could pound out three
grades of meal, the fine for bread, the second for mush and the very coarse
for hominy. This was done mostly in the evening, as the wedges were often
used during the day for splitting rails. Iron wedges were also used by
hand to accomplish the same purpose. In the fall, M'hen the corn was ripe
enouffh to make what are called '^roastino- ears," this soft corn was m-ated
to a pulpy batter, out of which, it is said, excellent cakes were made. When
the corn grew too hard for this roasting or boiling, it was sometimes soaked
and then grated for the same purpose; also, when the corn was dry and
hard, a rude plane was used to shave the corn on the ear into hominy, and
cakes were spread upon a board and baked in front of the fire in the "fire
place."
Mr. Joseph Dunlap built a grist mill which, although constructed in a
very primitive manner, was a great help to this settlement.
The burrs of this mill were made from a granite boulder, the lower one.
HISTOKT OF EOCK ISLAND COTJNTT. 225
to wliicli was attached an iron shaft and pnlley, was driven by a horse power,
consisting of a heavy, upright shaft of timber, about twenty inches in diam-
eter and eight feet long, held in position at the top by a large cross-beam
resting upon crotches between two oak trees, and the lower end by a log on
the ground, in which it revolved. Arms projected from this shaft like the
spokes of a wheel, and within their circle a horse hitched to one of them
drove the mill by means of a very long raw-hide band passing round tho mill
pulley and the arms near their outer ends. This mill was in a cabin six-
teen feet square, near the horse powei'. Itfe capacity for grinding was about
fifty bushels of corn, wheat or buckwheat per day. The bolting was done
by hand with a hair sieve when an extra quality was desired; but most
people used it as graham flour. No toll was taken; the patrons of the mill
hitched on their own horses to do their grinding. In the winter people
brought grists to this mill from the Iowa side of the river, which they could
then cross on the ice.
After milling at Hendersonville awhile they went to mill in the Weth-
ersiield Colony, then to Drury's Mill on Copperas Creek, a distance of sixteen
miles; su1)sequently to Miller's Mill, on Edwards River, and at present they
get their milling done at Milan.
Building lumber could be purchased at distant points, but for obvious
reasons they utilized the woods for building log houses. Boards, shingles,
etc., were split out and dressed by hand. The lower floors in some instances
were made of split logs, hewed for that purpose, called puncheons.
Some brought a few window frames with them. Thus they accom-
plished their building with the aid of the neighbors who came from many
miles around to the "/'«ism^5," at which there was no small degree of hilar-
ity and generosity.
At this time trade was divided between St. Louis, the village of Chi-
cago and other distant markets. Occasionally a few loads of wheat were
hauled to Chicago and sold at 40 to 45 cents per bushel, requiring from
fourteen to twenty days to make the "round tri})." Two or three years
later — about 1837, they did most of their trading at Muscatine and Kock
Island, but little cash exchanged hands. It was generally understood that
the farmer should have cash enough to pay his taxes and the ferriage of his
jjroduce across the river; the rest was taken in trade.
Wheat often sold at tvventy-tive cents and corn at eight cents per bush-
el, and sometimes as low as six and one-quarter cents per bushel. Pork
sometimes as low as seventy-five cents per hundred weight dressed.
One farmer computed the cost of living for himself and wife per week
at seventy-five cents. This was during one year when the prices
of produce were very low. Mr. Wm. Miller, of Bowling Townshij), in the
fall ot 1846, bought two hundred pounds of pork for $3.
The person of whom he bought, sold that year about one hundred hogs
from time to time, and took his pay in trade excepting $3 in cash, with
which he paid his taxes on one hundred and sixty acres of land. This same
gentleman also bought a yoke of cattle, one cow, a hog and seven pigs and
two dozen chickens all for $50; also, had two hundred bushels of corn put
in the crib for $12.50. lie and his family, consisting of his wife and four
children, were boarded at $3 per week for about one month.
Another gentleman, who had recently come to the county, while at
Rock Island in 1842, was solicited to hire out and take beef at one and one-
half cents per pound in part payment, which he did, the wages agreed upon
226 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COTTNTT.
per day being fifty cents. This man, after lie commenced farming for him-
self, sold good winter wheat at twenty-eight cents per bushel at the Milan
Mills, half cash. Calico was then thirty cents per yard.
The first marriage ceremony was performed by Daniel Edgington, in
October, 1836; the parties were Mr. John P. Cooper and Miss Mina Pace,
now of Iowa. James Edfj^ington was the first white child born in the set-
tlement. He now resides about three miles south of the Village of Edg-
ington. This township was organized on April 7th, 1857. The first Super-
visor was James Baker; Town Clerk, J. AV. Lloyd; Assessor, Caleb Car-
penter; Collector, AVilliam I>. Bruner; Overseer of the Poor, Solomon
Bruner; Justices of the Peace, Timothy Dutton and Robert Candor; Kpad
Commissioners, William AVait, Jabez Cobeldick, and X. S. Sorter; Consta-
bles, J. F. Rand and James Gardner. The following gentlemen have held
the office of Supervisor: J. W. Lloyd, 1861-4; William AVait, 1864-6;
John G. Parmenter, 1866-7; AVillian Wait again in 1867-8; Daniel Edg-
ington, in 1868-9; "William B. Bruner, in 1869; James Baker, in 1870, and
again in 1871, but being removed by death, Abraham Crabb served by ap-
pointment in 1871-2; Cyrus Conkling was elected in 1872; John G. Par-
menter again in 1873-4; Charles Titterington in 1875; John G. Parmen-
ter again in 1876. The following gentlemen have held the office of Town
Clerk: John Wood, in 1860; J. W. Lloyd, by appointment, I. T. AYalker,
in 1861-2; not serving in 1862 Timothy Dutton was appointed, and in 1863
elected, and held the office until the year 1877. The present officers are
James Taylor, Supervisor and Assessor; Eli C. Cavitt, Town Clerk; Chas.
T. Seaver, Collector; Eli C. Cavitt, AVilliam AVait, and AVilliam F. Craw-
ford, Commissioners of Highwaj^s; Justices of the Peace, elected, are Eli
C. Cavett and Charles AValker; Lester D. Mudge, Eli C. Cavett, and John
Hubbard, School Trustees.
The M. E. Church of Edgington, "Zion," is located about one mile
and three-quarters east of the A^illage of Edgington. The earliest meet-
ings were held in 1836-40, at the residence of Charles Eberhart — a log
house, which stood about one-half mile north-west of the location of the
present house of worship. Rev. Mr. James was the first minister; he was
succeeded by Rev. Mr. Smith, Rev. Mr. Jordan, and Rev. Asa McMurtrie.
These ministers were at this time doing missionary work. Subsequently
their meetings were held at the school house in Dist. Ko. 1. A three davs'
revival meeting was held in Joseph Dunlap's barn, previous to the organi-
zation of the Class, which was accomplished in June, 1843, while the meet-
ings were being held in the school house. At the organization of the
Society, there was a membership of about fifteen communicants. H. H.
Parks was the first class-leader. The members, as near as can be de-
termined, were : H. H. Parks, Martha Parks, Charles Eberhart, Ann
Eberhart, Thomas Titterington, Charles Titterington, Andrew J. AVebster,
Elizabeth Webster. Monroe AVebster, Olive Webster, Christian Eberhart,
Abigail Eberhart, Ezekiel Webster, Laura AVebster, and Cliarles AA^'ebster.
A meeting was called at the Center school house on March 8th, 1854,
for the purpose of devising means~'^o"15'uild a suitable meeting house.
At this meeting, John AVood, J. D.Taylor, H. H. Parks, S. P. AA^ebster, AV.
B. Bruner, Charles Titterington, and C. AVebster were appointed a Board of
Trustees, who also discharged the duties of a Building Committee, and erect-
ed the present house of worship during that year. The cost of this building,
including some improvements, is estimated, at about $2,400. At this time
HISTORY OF ROCK' ISLAND COUNTY. 22^
Rev. Wm. Bel] was pastor in cliarf^e, and the society contained abont eighty
members. John Luccock was Presiding Elder. The dedication services
were held in Febrnary, 1855, and the sermon was delivered hy He v. Mr.
Bowles, of Chicago.
The pastors whose services this church has enjoyed since its earl}^ his-
tory are numerous, and deserving more than a mei'e mention, which is pre-
cluded by the brevity of this historical sketch, llev, Parmenis Smith, of
Ohio, is the present Pastor, and F. M. Chaffee the Presiding Elder; Charles
Titterington, M. L. T. Sturgeon, William F. Crawford, William B. Bruner,
Samuel Roose, and Joseph Asquith are Trustees, and, as well as all other
official members, they are good and efficient in the discharge of their duties.
The Baptist Church of Edgington Township, organized on August 10th,
1846, has enjoyed a most remarkable history, and extensive religious influ-
ence ; sustaining at one time ministerial services at no less than six sta-
tions, and ac(|uired a membership of five hundred and fifty-five in the
aggregate, of whom three hundred and thirty were received by ba])tism, one
hundred and fifty by letter, and seventy-five by experience. From this
Central (Church, three others — the Baptist Church at Antioch, in the town-
ship of Duncan, Mercer County, in 1866 ; another — the Hamlet Baptist
Church, in Perrj^ton Township ; and the Andalusia Church, located in the
village of Andalusia in 1867, assumed separate organizations. The meet-
ing at which this church was organized was held in Mr. Geo. Parmenters'
barn, where the villao^e of Edi^-ino^ton is now located. The cono-reo-ation,
when organized, consisted of seven members. The success of this church
is in marked contrast with its organization. Subsequently their meetings
were held in a log school-house, and later in a frame school-house, both of
which stood where the present school building of Dist. IS'o. 3, known as
the Centre school-house, now stands. Rev. Mr. Brabrooks, of Davenport,
preached the sermon at the organization of the church, and Rev. Mr. Clark,
of Mercer Co., was the first regular minister, and preached about every
month until 18-48. The congregation, when organized, consisted of seven
members. Rev. Mr. Clark was succeeded by Rev. Charles E. Tinker from
1848 to 1850. Rev. A. G. Eberhart took charge in 1851 ; this year a meet-
ing was held to devise means by which to provide a suitable meeting-house,
and Joseph Seaver, Henry Cline, and Elder Eberhart were appointed a
building committee, and during the summer of 185 — they erected the
present church building, at a cost of $2,000, including labor, most of which
was provided within the means of the church. Rev. A. G. Eberhart's pas-
torate continued into 1858. He was succeeded by Rev. P. Watts in 1854-5,
Rev. W. Whitehead in 1856, Rev. John Cummings 1.857-8, Rev. O. T.
Conger 1859-67, Rev. J. C. Post in 1868, Rev. J. M. Titterington in 1869,
Rev. Samuel D. Ross 1871-2, Rev. Mr. Wylie in 1873, Rev. Ansel Post
1874, son of Rev. J. C. Post, preached a few months in 1875. The present
pastor. Rev. T. A. Williams, was born in Gibralter, April 21, 1823, where
his father was a soldier in a corps of sappers and miners in the British
service until :jhe was soon afterwards killed ; the family then removed
to England. Mr. Williams was early brought to a knowledge of the
truth, and commenced ministerial services at the age of seventeen years, in
Soath Devon, He was educated for the ministry at Houghton, Huntingdon-
shire. He was ordained as pastor over his first charge at Haddenham, Cam-
bridgeshire, in 1859, remaining six years; he was then called to the Baptist
Church at Swaffham, in JSTorfolk, in 1865, for seven years. His two last
228 HISTOEY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
years in England were spent as pastor of the Baptist Churcli at Uxbridge,
near London. On March 11, 181:7, he married Miss Hepzibah Hayman,
of Dartmouth, England. He has one son, Thos. A., and two daughters,
Charlotte E. and Mary A., living, and three children dead. He came to
this country in 1874, and settled as the pastor of the Baptist Church at La
Salle, in June of that year, and in 1875 came to his present charge, having
preached the gospel continuously for twenty-seven years. Wm. Cline was
the first deacon. The present deacons are Jos. Seaver, Stephen Brayton, Jno.
Spickler. The trustees are Jos. Seaver, Lorenzo Parmenter, I)an. ]3opes,Jno.
Spickler, and Elijah Bateman. The following ministers were ordained by
the church : Kev. O. T. Conger in 1859, Kev. J. M. Titterington 1869,
Rev. E. N. Elton 1869, now pastor of the Cordova Baptist Church, and
Rev. Ansel Post 1875, now pastor of the Baptist Church at Victor, Iowa.
The present membership is iifty-four. A comfortable parsonage was built
in 1863, at a cost of about $500, on a lot bought for that purpose for $200.
The parsonage and church building are located near the Centre school-
house, Dist. No. 3. East of the village of Edgington, for several years after
the organization of this church, a Union Sabbath School was kept up by the
friends of the various churches ; and subsequently in 1852 a Baptist Sab-
bath School was organized. This school was well provided with such papers
as "The Child at Home," and "The Sabbath School Banner.'" During re-
cent years the Sabbath School is taught during the summer season.
The Presbyterian Churcli, of Edgington, was the first church organ-
ized in the township, and is the oldest Presbyterian Church in the county.
It was organized in the fall of 1837, by the Rev. John Montgomery, by the
appointment of the Presbytery of Schuyler. The first sermon was preached
by him in the Autumn of 1836 in the log house of Mr. Joseph Dunlap,
where he held services occasionally during that year, and subsequently in
the house during the winter, and in the summer season meetings were held
in the barn — a commodious building — until 1842. This barn is still stand-
ing, and is about forty rods west of the residence of Charles Dunlap. He
was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Woodruff, who occupied the field until 1843.
Afterward Rev. Mr. Church preached to the congregation on alternate
Sabbaths for a few months. Rev. Henry U. Davis preached in 1846-7.
About this time (1848) Rev. Samuel Cliland purchased a farm within the
bounds of the congregation, and his ministerial services were secured as a
supply for a few years. In the Autumn of 1 854, Rev. A. W. Loomis, who
had been a missionary to China, took charge of the church as stated supply,
and continued in the work until the spring of 1859, when he went to Cali-
fornia to preach the gospel to the Chinese. In May, 1860, J. M. Jameison,
D.D., returned missionary from India, was employed to preach as stated sup-
ply, giving half of his time to the church at Millersburg, Mercer Co. He
was succeeded by Rev. T. M. Wilson, in May, 1862, whose health failing, he
felt compelled to leave the field, and did so in December, 1864, very much
to the regret of his congregation. In May, 18<)5, Rev. T. R. Johnson came
to visit the field at the solicitation of his friend, fellow-student, and pre-
decessor. Rev. T. M. Wilson ; and preached his first sermon on the 28th of
the same month. He was then employed, as stated supply, for one year, at
a salary of |600. In September, 1866, the congregation presented a call to
the Presbytery of Bureau for his pastoral services, which was found in
order, put in his hands and accepted ; and he was ordained and installed
October 9th, 1866. He still occupies the field, and is very much attached
HISTORY OF ROOK ISLAND COUNTY. 229
to liis people, and tliey to liira. The meeting-honse in which the congrega-
tion still worships was erected in 184:3,'*h.t a cost of abont $2,000. The lot
upon which the building stands consists of three acres of choice prairie ad-
joining the village of Edgington, and was donated for this purpose by
Daniel Edgington. In 1870 a parsonage was built, at a cost of $1,400. It
is handsomely located in the village, on a lot containing two acres, pur-
chased at a cost of $700.
The Sabbath School was organized about the year 1841, and was con-
tinued during the summer months only until 1865; since that time it has
been kept up during the whole year. P'ormerly it was supplied with a
library, but those active in the support of the school, deeming it a better
plan, now furnish the scholars with a sufficient number of religious papers.
The avei'age attendance of teachers and scholars is about hfty.
EDGINGTON VILLAGE
Is pleasantly situated on the corners of Sections 7, 8, 17, and 18. The
prairie lands surrounding this village are unsurpassed by any in the county,
and by few in the state, for agriculture.
In 1843-3 Geo. D. Parmenter, who was an enterprising pioneer, built
a flat-boat. Timothy Dutton, Esq., was Captain of this boat, and owned a
part of the cargo of wheat, which upon its arrival at New Orleans, he
shipped to New York, requiring about six months from the time it was
placed on the boat to receive returns from that city. Mr. Parmenter sold
the first goods in Edgington; his place of business was a log house in
which he lived. Subsequently he built the house now owned and occupied
by David Fountaine. In this house he lived and kept a small stock of
goods; and later, he built the Ped Store, as it was called; after doing busi-
ness in this store for some time, he was succeeded by Isaac Negus and E.
Burrell. This building is now used by Mr. Fountaine as a blacksmith
shop. Negus & Purrell afterward built the store on the corner, in which
Martin Schoonmaker is doing business. Mr. Burrell was succeeded in busi-
ness by Chas. P. Ainswortli, now in Moline; then Pufus Walker, now in
Rock Island. In about the year 1855, Fish and Lee built a store a short
dstance east of this; it is now standing directly in front of that occuj^ied
by Martin Schoonmaker.
The village, at this time, contains two churches, one store for general
merchandising, two for agricultural implements, two blacksmith shops, two
wagon shops, one harness and shoe shop, twenty-three dwelling houses, and
about thirty other buildings. The village is laid off into about twenty-five
lots. The Postoffice was first kept l)y E. D. Cushman, at his own cal)in,
where the first school was taught in this Township; it is now kept by Mar-
tin Schoonmaker in his store. Considerable business has been and is being
done at this place. It has grown, as a matter of convenience, with the set-
tlement of the township.
SCHOOLS.
In September, 1839, the first School Trustees, Charles Eberhai't, Dan-
iel Edgington, and James Pobison, were appointed by the County Commis-
sioners' Court, and they were sworn into office, in pursuance thereof, by
Timothy Dutton, J. P. On February 29th, 1840, at which time there were
about sixty-five inhabitants in the township, a petition was made for the
n j4^).
t^i
230 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
sale of the School Section ISTo. 16, containing six hnndred and forty acres,
and on April 30th, 1840, it was sold for $1,200, which is now the amount
of tlie school fund. The township originally contained one school district,
and the first school was taught hy Mrs. Amanda Cushman, sister of Loren-
zo Parmenter, one of the very early settlers. This school was taught in
the cabin of Mr. Cushman, which then stood on the land now owned by
Daniel Bopes, about one and one-half miles north of the village of Edg-
ington. In November, 1843, the township was divided into two districts;
jSTo. 2 consisted of the south-east quarter of the township. In March, 1845,
into three districts; July 6th, 1847, into four; October 7th, 1848, into five;
and on April 6th, 1850, the sixth district was formed. The township re-
mains thus divided, with the exception of such changes as have been made
to accommodate individuals who desired to be set oif from one district and
annexed to another. The school houses are well built, in good repair, and
furnished with the most approved seats, etc. In 1876 the whole number
of persons attending these schools was three hundred and twenty-two, of
whom one hundred and sixty-three were males, and one hundred and fifty-
nine females, and the total number of days attendance was 15,636, and
$2,127.45 tax was raised for school purposes.
LODGES.
Edgington Grange l^o. 333. — Officers: Charles Seaver, Master; Les-
ter D. Mudge, Overseer; Samuel Roose, Treasurer; Storer Johnson, Secre-
tary; Charles Titterington, Steward.
A. F. AND A. M.
Reeney Lodge 1^0. ^'i?>.—OmQ,eY&: L H. Hazhtt, W. M.; Wm. A.
Hubbard, S. W.; S. E. Roberts, J. W.; Timothy Button, Treasurer; Stor-
er Johnson, Secretary; Charles T. Seaver, L. D.; John I. Brown, J. D.;
Matthew Robison, Tiler. This Lodge meets at the Yillage of Edgington on
each Wednesday before the full of the moon.
The Hajsilet Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Company.
This Company was organized by the farmers of Edgington, Buffalo
Prairie, and Bowling Townships of Rock Island County, and Duncan, Per-
ryton, and Pre-emption of Mercer County, on December 30th, 1875, for
the insurance of farm property only; and like about one hundred other
companies organized in this State under a recent law providing for these
truly mutual companies, it is a success.
' It is claimed for these mutual companies in which farmers insure them-
selves, that the cost is only about forty per cent, as much as in other com-
panies. Their operation is such that there is nothing to pay for insurance
until a loss shall occur, excepting enough to pay for printing, postage and
secretary services.
At the meeting held for the organization of this Company at Hamlet,
the following named' gentlemen were chosen a Board of Directors : Graham
Lee, Pres. ; Lloyd Girton, Sec. ; Josiah Candor, Treas. William Miller, Wm.
Wait, Robert S. Montgomery, Samuel Sloan, John Kistler, Cruser Gray,
Leonard Garber, all of whom have been re-elected, and now serve, excepting
Samuel Sloan and Leonard Garber, to whose positions Ambrose Eddy and
Daniel Wheaton have been elected.
HISTOKT OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 231
Tlie aggregate amonnt of policies is $64,096.66; aniount of receipts
$(n.()U; amount of expenditures $30.10; amonnt in the treasury $30. UO.
This ilhistrates with what economy these companies may be managed.
By a comparative statement as to the premiums received and losses paid
by an old company', it is shown that had the insurance been accomplished
upon the principle of this company, under the new law, there would have
been saved to the insured nearly $2,000,000. Whether the anticipations
induced by these statements can be fully realized by the patrons of this
system of insurance, remains, to some extent, to be tested. To say the
least, the matter is of great interest to every agricultural community, and
is deservinji' of their most earnest consideration and ti'ial.
to
TAYLOE EIDGE
Is a village laid out on section seven (7) and twelve (12) in Bowling
and Edgington Townships. The E. I. & M. C. Eailroad was completed to
this place in September, 1876, and on the day of its completion there were
twenty-three cars of stock, and the next day seventeen cars shipped for
Chicai2:o. The villau-e is surrounded bv a o-ood ai^-ri cultural district, and
well ' located for manufacturing, as it is convenient to coal, a few miles dis-
tant by rail. It was laid out by J. L. Frankeberger, a civil engineer em-
ployed on the railroad, and contains two blocks and twenty-four lots, two
stores, one blacksmith shop, an eating-house, and conveniences for the grain
and stock business. The M. E. parsonage is being built on Gibson Ave.
The other street leading east and west is Glasgow — it is on the north side
of the village. Those running north and 30uth, as named from east to west,
are Eeynolds and Lee. The people along this line of railroad have shown
a remarkable degree of enterprise in contributing to the construction of
this road. Mr. James Taylor gave the right of way and one thousand dol-
lars, ($1,000) and as good causes produce good effects, the place was named
Taylor Eidge in his honor. It is a beautiful and healthy location.
EEYNOLDS
Is a thriving village on the E. I. & M. Co. E. E., located on the S. E. cor-
ner of Sec. 36, in Edgington Township. The railroad was completed to
this place Oct. 6th, 1876. On the morning of that day the rails had been
laid w^ithin one-half mile of this point, which half mile was completed, and
a switch track laid, by three o'clock, P. M.; and before six o'clock, there
were thirty-three cars loaded with stock for the Chicago market. The place
was surveyed on land owned by AVait and AValker, who caused the survey
to be made in September, 1876. By this survey it contained four blocks,
and two half blocks containing eighty-six lots. The streets running from
east to west, as named from south to north, are Perryton, Main, and
Edgington; and those running north and south, named from east to west,
are Bowding, Front, Williams, and Posey. The first building was erected by
A. S. Crandell, in September, 1876. This village now contains one hotel,
live stores, two blacksmith shops, one wagon shop, one harness shop, eight
dwelling houses, one furniture store, a grist mill, and the foundation of a
warehouse is being laid. This village is surrounded bj- a good agricultural
country. A supply of coal is obtained by shipment from the Cable coal
mines, a few miles distant south-east. The people think that this must
232 HISTOEY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
soon be a point of considerable business importance, and improvements are
being pushed forward with a corresponding energy.
HAMPTON.
This township is situated north and east of Moline, the Mississippi
forming the north-western bounderj, and the Rock River the southern,
containing rich coal beds, some of which have been worked many years.
It now has four railroad stations, and five post-oflices, viz.: Rapids City,
Hampton, Watertown, Happy Hollow, and Franklin Crossing. Martin
Culver made the first land claim in what is now Hampton Township.
Rev. John Kinney, and two brothers of his, made the next claims in the
year 1827. In the following season, Henry McNeal, Joel Thompson,
Michael Bartlet, Asof Wells, and Joel "Wells, Jr., settled in the same vicin-
ity. The first birth was the daughter of H. MciSTeal, Mary Ann, born Oct. 5,
1832, The oldest person, now living in Rock Island County, born in
Hampton, is George McXeal, son of H. McXeal, of Rapids City, born in
1834. The first death occurred in the year of 1829 or '30, on board of the
Steamer Josephine, on her way to Galena; a lady from England, coming to
Galena to visit her son, died just as the boat was landing, and was buried
at Hampton. The first couple married in town were Joel Wells and
Mary McMurphy, by Jonas Wells, J. P.. in 1835. The first ferry-boat
across Rock River was run bv Erskine Wilson, about two miles above Wm.
Porter's coal bank. Charles Ames opened out, and marketed, the first coal
in the towm.
Heagy & Stoddard are operating (piite extensively in coal on Sees. 15,
16 and 22. They have a railroad connecting with the W. U. Railway at
Watertown, built in the winter of 1872-3. Other parties are operating in
coal at Rapids City, and Samuel Bowles and D. G. Porter in the south-west
part of the town.
Joel Thompson was the first postmaster, and received his appointment
in the winter of 1837 and '38. Rev. John Kinney, a local preacher of the
M. E. Church, preached the first sermon, and continued to ofiiciate in the
interest of the M. E. Church for many years, before any regular circuit
preacher reached this ]iart of the state. Lucius Wells taught the first
school, in a log cabin near where the residence of D. Altman now stands,
in 1833 and '34. Elihu Wells was the first teacher under the present
school law.
In the years of 1833 and 1834, II. McNeal furnished all of the wood
for steam -boats on the Mississippi Ri\'er above the Des Moines Rapids.
He also has the first tax receipt issued in Rock Island County, for taxes paid.
The town assumed their organization April 7th, 1859. Lucius Wells
was elected its first Supervisor, receiving eighty-eight votes; S. S. Britton
received eighteen, and Wm. McDonald twelve.
CHURCHES.
Rev. G. G. Worthington, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in 1842
or '43, organized the first Class in the town. Among its members were
Harmon G. Reynolds, E. F. Arcularius and wife, and Nancy Thompson;
total membership being only eleven, as belonging to the Rock Island Cir-
cuit. Other Classes have since been organized in the township. They have
since belonged to Moline Circuit, then Port Byron. In the year 1865, the
I
IIISTOKY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 233
Hampton Circuit was organized, B. 0. Swartz, P. E.; A. Freeman, preacher
charge; A. G. Turner was the second, and John Pabner the third preacher
in charge. In 1870 Hampton was joined to Zuma, and called Rock River
Circuit." In 1874, Zuma being cut ofl", Hampton Circuit was again re-
sumed; G. 0. Woodruff, preacher in charge; present pastor, C. W. Sher-
man.
The Cong. Church in Hampton was organized Fel)ruary 15th, 1853,
l)j the Rev. A. B. Hitchcock, the membership numbering fourteen, among
whom were Luther Pearsoll and wife, Ehslia Barr and wife, Milton Ward
and wife, David Jennings and wile. Deacons: Elisha Barr, Milton Ward,
and Henry Clark. The present membership is about one hundred and
fifty. The Sabbath School . numbers one hundred and fifty ; average at-
tendance, one hundred to one hundred and ten. The cost of the
house of worship was about $2,500, built in 1856 and '57. The pastors
since organization have been Rev. A. B. Hitchcock, Rev. William Porter,
Rev. Mr. Miles, and Rev. A. Harper.
The Baptist Church in AVatertown, was organized, in July, 1865, by
Rev. H. S. P. Warren, who is still officiating as pastor. Among its
first members were G. Albertson and wife, L. D. Edwards, Mrs. H, Aren-
schield, Mrs. P. S. Upson, and others. The present membership is twenty-
two, who are erecting a house of worship, to be completed this season.
The Sabbath School has been well sustained since its organization; average
attendance about thirty -five to forty.
The Church of Christ at Rapids City, Rock Island County, Illinois,
Avas organized on the 8th of September, 1856, l)y Elder G. W. Smith, of
Benton County, Iowa, and consisted of only twelve members, (six males
and six females) of which number four have died; five still live within the
bounds of the congregation, viz.: Theo. Steele, Elizabeth Steele, Wil-
liam W. and Louisa J. Meader, and Nancy M. Gallino; the others have
removed to different localities. In May, 1857, A. G. Lucas, an Evangelist,
labored two years for the church, and added eighty members. Elder H.
C. BroM^i was next employed, and remained one and one-half years, and
a<lded forty-two members. The next regularly employed preacher was Elder
C. W. Sherwood, who continued to labor for the church during a period of
over three years, l^ext in the order of time, was liev. Mr. Dogghall, Rev.
Mr. Swaim, and Rev. Mr. Smith. At this present time. Elder Ingram, of
LeClaire, Iowa, labors half of his time for the church here. Whole num-
ber of names on the church record, since its organization, two hundred and
forty; present membership, forty-five. In the year 1863, Geo. J. Rowe
was ordained an elder and preacher for the church, and has continued to
labor, in word and doctrine, from that time to the present, being a resident
of this place, and united with the church in the year 1857. The church
owns a commodious brick house, built upon the land donated by Jonas
Barber.
HAMPTON SOCIETY OFFICIALS.
DRUIDS.
Richard Brogan, P. N. A.; Thos. Cowen, N. A.; G. C. Ilanawaker,
Treas. ; S. S. Crampton, Sec'y. ; John B. Lloyd, Con.
A. o. u. w.
S. S. Crampton, P. M. W.; Henry Albright, M. W.; Jol) Sutten, G.
F.; Henry Fullerton, O.; C. C. Cox, Sec'y.; J. H. Thomas, F.; Samuel
Heagy, Treas.
234 HISTORY OF ROCK ISLND COUNTY.
I. O. O. F.
Fred. Hanson, P. G.; Job Sutton, N. G.; A. H. Cox, Y. G.; Alex
Morton, R. S. ; John A. Hicks, F. S. ; G. C. Hanawaker, Treas.
VILLAGE OFFICERS.
Frank Stevens, Fred. Wendel, H. O. Norton, Samuel Heagy; W. B,
Webster, Pres.; Albert Wells, Clerk.
a:ndalijsia.
In 1827 tliis was a favorite hunting ground of the Black Hawk In-
dians, whose squaws cultivated corn on the foot hills bordering the valley
below Rock Island, where they had a village containing numerous bark
houses. These houses were constructed in a quadrangular form by setting
poles in the ground and binding poles horizontally to them with bark cord.
w at proper heights, to which, in a perpendicular manner, broad strips of
bark were fastened with the same materiaL Black Hawk's habitation was
about twelve feet wide and sixteen long, and stood about one-fourth of a
mile below the location of the wagon bridge at Bock Island. But their
traveling tents or wigwams, used in this vicinity while on hunting expe-
ditions, were circular, and about ten feet in diameter on the ground, of a
conical shape, covered around horizontally, on a frame work of poles, with
very thick rush cloth four or five feet in width overlaping, so as to shed
rain completely, and leaving an opening at the top for the escape of smoke,
and at the side another, before which a rush mattress was suspended for a
door. The mattresses used within were of the same material, beautifully
varegated with rushes of various colors. From Andalusia and the Sulphur
Springs down the valley to Sunfish Lake — a fishing resort to this day — seems
to have been a preferred fishing and camping ground; while that east of
here they seem to have associated with the whisperings of the Great Spirit
and futurity, by interring their dead in that locality, where a great num-
ber of the remains have since been exhumed. In 1867 a tomb was
unearthed, on the farm of flohn Buffum, containing fifteen remains. It was
made with five large slabs of stone placed in box-form, barely of sufficient
dimensions to answer the purpose. Why these were thus honored, in death,
is probably explained by that principle of human nature upon which mon-
uments are built for the illustrious of our own race — they were probal)ly
once distinguished chieftains. It was a practice with the Indians, just be-
fore leaving Rock Island for better hunting ground, in the fall, to bury corn
they had placed in sacks made out of bark for that purpose, and to sink
their canoes about where the foot and wagon bridge is now located, to be
be taken out the following spring. The frozen condition of the earth and
river during the winter were a protection against thieves.
Ere long a great change took place. Empire and civilization westward-
bound had risen with the sun, intensified with the increasing brilliancy of
a higher civilization, was looking in upon the beautiful valleys and plains
of the Mississippi, and its tributaries for an abode, over which it is raising
the dome of the grandest republic in the world. Hence, the Blackhawk
war in 1832, then followed the settlement of this place by our own people.
In 1833, Captain B. W. Clark, of Va., who had been Ca|)tain of a company
of mounted Rangers under Gen. Dodge, in the Black Hawk war, came
HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 235
here from White Oak Springs, near Galena, with a flat boat, established a
ferry; and on his claim of 160 acres, built a hewed log residence near the
mouth of the creek. This was the tirst house built in this place, or in the
county south of Rock River. This ferry, abont that time, became the most
im])ortant one above St. Louis, attributable to the course of immig-ration,
and its approaches being free from any marshy areas and gradually de-
scending to the valley and shore. It is now supplied with a steam ferry
|)oat — "The Tululu" — owned and operated by Captain J. C. Bromley. The
second cabin was built by 11. Sams, at Sulphur Springs, and the third by
John A^anatta on the land now owned and occupied by John Buffum.
These farms were the first under cultivation in this county below Rock
River. From that time this vicinity has gradually settled up. Al)Out
twenty-three years ago considerable shipping was done at Cobldick's Land-
ino-, now Greenbush, two miles below the village of Andalusia, but after-
wards the business was discontinued.
In 1841, Jonathan BufFum built a log grist mill, 16x20 feet, on Fancy
Creek. It stood about forty rods north of the Andalusia road leading from
the east to that village. This was the first mill built in this neighborhood.
It contained a bolt for the manufacture of flour, and the run of stone pre-
viously used by Joseph Dunlap, in Edgington.
In 1859 Andalusia was set ofi" from Edgington Township, and organ-
ized on April 5th, of that year, by electing the following town ofiicers :
John Buftum, Supervisor; James S. Ferguson, Town Clerk; B. F. Eby,
Collector; Samuel Jtign worthy, Assessor; Isaac Richards, Jonathan Mosher,
and A. II. Mosher, Commissioners of Highways; James W. Ballard, and
James Roberts, Justices of the Peace: James Hill and Joseph C. Buftum,
Constables; and Lorenzo Parmenter, Overseer of the Poor. Since the or-
ganization John Buftum has held the oftice of Supervisor eight terms; Sam-
uel Renworthy, one; Lorenzo Parmenter, one; Rennah AVells, two, and
re-elected to a third in 1877; on April 15th he was removed by death, and
subsequently John Buftum was appointed to the oftice; Seth Buffiim, one;
James AV. Ballard, two; John T. Ken worthy, one, and was re-elected; a
vacancy occurring, James Cozad, M.D., was appointed to the office; Wil-
liam Smith, one.
The present town ofticers are John Buffum, Supervisor; J. C. Bethu-
ram. Assessor; Joseph Burdick, Collector; Matthew Robison," A. W. Smith,
and Christian Bigler, Commissioners of Highways; James W. Ballard and
Wm. Smith, Justices of the Peace; II. C. Harris, Constable; James Cozad,
]\I.D., James S. Ferguson, and John Yanderveer, School Trustees; and
John Buftum, Treasurer.
Although a good idea of the early history of this part of the county
can be gathered from that of Edgington, (which see,) yet there are some
matters of interest about Andalusia worthy of mention. It is a fractional
township on the Mississippi River, containing about a third part of a full
township. The principal part of it lies in the River l^luffs, which abound
in coal, building stone, and potters' clay. There is a remarkably pure bed
of magnesian limestone at the mouth of Coal Creek, which might be easily
and profitably developed. Limestone, of tne Silurian and Hamilton forma-
tion, abounds in the middle, and produces a most excellent quality of strong
lime. In the upper end there is exposed a fine ledge of sand-stone, which
in geologic order, seems to almost belong to the drift period; it furnishes
excellent building stone. In the south-west is found good sand for the
236 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
manufacture of glass. The glass works in Iowa, at Buffalo, are supplied
from this deposit, just over the line in Edgington. The creeks, which cut
through the blutfs, abounding in fossils, furnish an instructive field for the
amateur, and scientific geologist. Its surface resembles that of the north
part of Edgington, being divided by ravines, M'liich drain the surplus water
to the Mississippi, between which on the ridges there is considerable level
land, and some well-improved farms. In the east part, where there is a
greater proportion of level land, the soil is mostly a black alluvium, and in
all other j^arts the soil is a grayish clay, mixed with the alluvium in various
proportions, excepting a tract of land about one-half of a mile wide, at
Andalusia, to a less width below, lying between the bluff lands and the
river, which has a greater mixture of sand in the black alluvium. During
early times the land was mostly covered with groves of large oak, and a few
other trees — hickory, walnut, etc., — free from underbrush; but now about
half the area is covered with thickets of underbrush and young timber.
This growth is one of the legitimate results since fires ceased to run through
the woods and destroy nearly all the tender tree plants. Among the hills
are numerous, never-failing springs of good water.
The leading agricultural" resources are those of dairying and fruit
growing, with fair capabilities for the culture of corn, cereals, potatoes,
small fruits, and vegetai)les. Grape culture is receiving much attention,
and there are a number of very producti\e vineyards in this locality. For
the benefit of the dairy interest a cheese factory has been placed in oj^era-
tion at Andalusia.
The resources for skilled labor are of considerable importance, and in
this same village a pottery has been built, and is about to be placed in
operation to aid in utilizing the extensive deposits of potters' clay, previously
alluded to. These deposits of clay in the bluff lands extending through
this township, and to the westward, being inexhaustible, and of such excellent
quality that it is taken to work in other places, makes Andalusia a very
desirable locality for the establishment and growth of this enterprise.
Among the stratas which compose the coal measures overlying the
Devonian limestones, which extend under the formation from out-croppings
to a depth not exceeding 300 feet, tliere is a valuable one of fire clay, from
two to four feet in thickness. The less pure clays, which are in abundance,
burn into a good common brick.
The Mississippi River, at this place, runs over a solid rock bed of.
Hamilton limestone — a group of the Devonian Series — the upper strata of
which is a superior quality of magnesian lime stone, and is quarried out
near the hills. It crops out at Coal Creek twenty feet in thickness. This
stone, by government test at Rock Island, compares favorably with other
superior building stone throughout the state. It is thought, by competent
judges, that from portions of this formation here, a good qualit}' of cement
can be manufactured. In Yol. 5, P. 23^1: of the Geological Survey of this
state, it is said of this formation, that "the purer strata of the Hamilton
limestone make an excellent and very white article of common lime." The
coal measures indicate two stratas of coal from one and one-half to four
feet in thickness. In the upper part of these measures there is a strata of
sand stone from thirty to forty feet thick — Yide State Geological Reports,
Yol. 5, pages 230-1. Stone for building purposes is now quarried from this
strata near the residence of John Yanderveer.
^ ./
MO LINE
HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 237
THE FIRST CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST,
Of Andalusia, is located in the Village of Andalusia. Their earli(-;st lucct-
iiigs were held in the summer of 1863, in the Dist. school house, which has
since been improved, and is now Tised by the Baptist C-hurch for a house of
worship. The first sermon was preached by Rev. John Wenger, J'Jicse
meetings were held occasionally for about a year and a half. It was main-
ly through the influence of II. S. Thompson and wife these services were
had, which lead to the organization of this church, by Rev. Semuel Knox,
-of this county, in September, 1864, at the school house. He was ].)reviou8-
ly a local minister in Mercer County. There were only four original iikmu-
bers — II. S. Thompson and wife, M. M. Thompson, and Cyntha Smith.
H. S. Thompson was the first class leader and steward. The pastorate of
Rev. Knox continued about one year, during which time the church en-
joyed prosperity, and several accessions were made to the class, lie was
succeeded by Rev. D. Ross, in 1865; by Rev. D. F. Bair, in 1866, wln> re-
mained but a short time; and was followed by Rev. St. Clair Ross, wlio
was a zealous Christian, successful revivalist, and instrumental in inducing
many to identify themselves with the church. He is now in Denver, Col.
It was during his pastorate, in the summer of 1868, a meeting was held to'
devise means for building a suitable house of worship. H. S. Th(>inj)Son,
William Smith, and Samuel Mofiit were appointed Trustees and Building
Committee. They succeeded in erecting their present church building, at
a cost of about $1,900, which was dedicated on January 15th, ISOIK The
dedication sermon was delivered by Bishop Weaver, of Roanoke, Ind., lu^w
of Dayton, Ohio. In September, 1868, Rev. E. Godfrey was appointed in
charge. He was highly appreciated by the church, and continued on the
work four years. He was followed by Rev. W. B. Shinn, who was well
liked as a minister. In 1873 Rev. S. R. Coats came on the work, and con-
tinued one year. He was succeeded in 1875, by Rev. P. B. Lee, a classical
graduate of Otterbein University, Ohio. Rev. G. H. Yarce, M.D., was ap-
pointed in 1876, now minister at Alexis, Warren Co., Ills. The present
pastor. Rev. T. A. Miller, was a student of Westfield College. He was ap-
pointed in charge September, 1876. The present membership is fifty eight.
The trustees first appointed still discharge the duties of their res]»ective
positions. William Smith is the class leader, John Ballard is steward, and
the presiding-elder is Rev. N. A. Walker, of Knox County.
The Sabbath-school maintained by this church had its origin in a Un-
ion Sabbath-school organized May 3, 1859, with George Piatt, Su]>crin-
tendent; Jabez Cobledick, Assistant Superintendent; James S. Fciguson,
Librarian, and JohnBufi'um, L. M. Minor, Jabez Cobledick, S. R. Bulliim,
F. A. Cobb, Squire Jones, Mrs. S. R. Buff"um, Mrs. Cobledick, Miss M. J.
Mitchell, Miss Gilmore and Mrs. Sarah Buff'um, Teachers, The first term
of school closed September 25, 1859. PI. S. Thompson, F. A. Cobb, Sam-
uel Mofiit, James S. Ferguson, J. S. Morton and AVilliam Smith have each
been Superintendent. This school was liberally supplied with bo(»ks and
papers, celebrated Christmas by distributing presents from the Christmas
Tree, etc. In 1865 the school numbered sixty-five, with an average attend-
ance of thirty-seven.
As the various churches grew strong enough, denominational Sab})ath-
schools were organized, and this Union Sunday-school closed in the l>a])tist
Church, January 19, 1868, and opened February 14, 1869, in the U. B.
16
23S ' HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
Church. The average attendance this term was sixty-eight. In April, 1877,
the name of the school was changed to that of the U. B. The present Su-
perintendent is H. S. Thompson; J. H. Ballard, Assistant Superintendent;
Ada Bin, Secretary; Wm. Smith, Treasurer; William Smith, A. W. Smith,
Milton Buffum, F. S. Smith, W. C. Smith, James Hill, A. H. Hayes, Mrs.
L. A. Hayes, Miss M. Griswold and Miss M. Glasier, Teachers.
The school at present numbers about one hundred and ten; teachers' and
scholars' average attendance is ninety, and is well supplied with such papers
as the " Children'' s Friend,''^ ''Missionary Visitor,''' and " Our Little
Ones'^ the " International Sahlath-school Lessons" are used, and the school
is in a flourishing condition.
. .^ THE M. E. CHUKCH.
The earliest meetings of this society were held during 1849 at the res-
idence of Mrs. Sarah Buffum, a short distance east of the village on the west
side of the road. It was formerly that of John Vanatta. These meetings
were held occasionally. At this time there were about seven church mein-
bers of all denominations in the township, and ministers were doing a mis-
sionary work. Subsequently their meetings were held in various places,
until the organization of the class at the residence of Joseph Garnett, at the
Sulphur Springs, in the fall of 1858. The original members were: Mrs.
Sarah Buft'um, Elizabeth Eby, F. A. Cobb, Joseph Garnett, Mrs. Clara W.
Ferguson, and Mrs. Susan Garnett. at which time W. J. Giddings was pas-
tor. He was succeeded by Eev. Mr. Linthecum and Eev. Mr. Welsh, in
1859. During their pastorate, the district school house, once located east of
the village, but afterward improved for the Baptist Church, was built, and
in that house they held their meetings. In 1860, J. Huston and Rev. Mr.
Summers were pastors of this society. Their meetings were held in the
school house — a place where so many tapers have been lighted in the cause
of Methodism. Rev. Mr. Ashbaugh and Rev. Mr. Richmond, in 1861; J.
W. Barteles, in 186i, and. Mr. Martin, in 1865. Although the M. E. Soci-
ety had been prospered reasonably well, it was not deemed sufficiently strong
to build a house of worship until 1866, when it numbered thirty -five mem-
bers. During this year the present house of worship was built at a cost of
about $1,900, and dedicated in March, 1867. It is a fact worthy of mention
that, on the day of dedication, 6900 were subscribed to defray building ex-
penses. This building is located in the eastern part of the village, on a lot
donated to the society for that purpose by S. M. Boney, F. M. Boney, Rin-
nah Wells, John Bufium, Arthur Roberts, S. E. Roberts, S. Maria, Ren-
worthy, Wm. Freeman, David Conner, Henry Thompson, J. C. Bethuram
and David Finley. These persons also donated lots to the Baptist and U.
B. churches, upon which their houses of worship are located. It was in the
spring of 1866 that the Board of Trustees was appointed at a meering held
at the residence of S. M. Boney, and consisted of the following persons:
John Buffum, F. A. Cobb, H. S. Thompson, Rinnah Wells, T. L. Davis,
Jabez Cobledick and S. M. Boney. It M'as during the pastorate of Rev.
Georg^e W. Martin the building was accomplished. He was succeeded by
Eev.l.. M. Bonnettin 1867-8, Rev. Mr. Stout in 1868-9, Rev. Theodore
Hoagland in 1869-70, Rev. W. Carithers in 1870-1-2, Rev. William Math-
eny in 1873-4, Rev. W. H. Campbell in 1871-6. and in 1876 by the present
pastor. Rev. Parmeris Smith. The present membership is eighte^en. The
presiding elder is F. M. Chaffee. At the time of building the church this
HISTORY OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. 239
pociety formed a part of tlie Illinois City Circuit, and in 1873 it was detached,
and with Zion and McConnell's Chapel constituted the circuit of Andalu-
sia, as it does at present.
For many years previous to 1867 a Union Sabbath-school had been
maintained by the various churches, but as the population increased and
each felt able, denominational Sabbath-schools were organized, and in 1867
that of the M. E. Church was established. F. A. Cobb was the first super-
intendent, and served in 1867-8-9, Robert Ross in 1869-70-1, Alexander
Hayes in 1871-2-3, then F. A. Cobb again in 1874-5, and Alexander Hayes
again about six months, John Eberhart in the spring of 1876, and Robert
Ross again that year. At present D. C. Moore is Superintendent, J.R.
Eberhart, Assistant Superintendent; Grace Kenworthy, Secretary; Kate
Cleland and Mrs. G. Bennett, Librarians; S. M. Boney, Treasurer; Lizzie
Ross, Organist; I. J. Peterson, Bible Class Teacher; A. W. Smith, Teacher
of the Ladies' Bible Class; Walter C. Smith, Young Men's Bible Class;
William Smith is Teacher of the Young Ladies' Bible Class; Jennie Cath-
cart and William C. Smith, Teachers of the Intermediate, and Fannie Hill
and M. P. Phillips, Teachers of the Infant Classes. Total attendance, sev-
enty. No library; such papers as the Sunday-school Advocate are distrib-
uted for the benelit of the school.
THE BAPTIST CHURCH.
The First Baptist Church of Andalusia is located in the eastern part of
the village. The earliest meetings were held in their present house of wor-
ship in 1867. Pursuant to a business meeting of the Baptist Church, held
at Edglngton on the second Saturday in jSTovember, 1866, authorizing the
members of the church residing in Andalusia and vicinity, to form a sepa-
rate organization, a meeting was called at Andalusia on May 1st, 1867, for
the purpose of considering the importance of forming a church organiza-
tion, which was done during the evening of May 15, 1867, with a member-
ship of twenty-five. The Building Committee were John Hoath, J. C.
Bethuram, Squire Jones, Lorenzo Parmenter, A. Wenks, David Conner,
Rodney Conner, John Bufium, John Yanderveer and Rev. O. T. Conger.
They succeeded in providing a suitable meeting house at a cost of about
$1,900 on a lot donated to the church by S. M. Boney and others. This
church was recognized at a council of delegates from the following churches:
Edgington, Aledo, Rock Island, Keithsburg and Pleasant — now Taylor Ridge,
held in the village of Andalusia, on Saturday June 22, 1867. Rev. O. T.
Conger was the first regular pastor. He was succeeded by Rev. J. C. Post
in October, 1867. In 1869, Rev. Mr. Lamb, of Davenport, preached a few
months. He was followed by Rev. James Young, who commenced his pas-
toral duties in C(jnnection with this church on February 27, I870i On the
9th of October, 1870, Rev. S. D. Ross became pastor, and served about two
and a half years, after which Rev. Oilman Parker served a pastorate, and
was succeeded by Rev. Thomas A. Williams in November, 1875. (See Edg-
ington Baptist Church history.) The present membership is eighty-six,
and the Trustees are John Butfum, John Yanderveer, James S. Ferguson,
A. F. Ekstrom, John Docherty, C. N. Seward and Asa Parker. J. C. Beth-
uram, Deacon. Rev. Oilman Parker was ordained by this church on March
6, 1873. He is now pastor of the Baptist Church at Harlan, Iowa. This
church being a branch of the Edgington Baptist Church, its members were
I
240
mSTOEY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
enabled to make all suitable arrangements to hold their first meetings in
their own house of worship.
TJie Baptist Sabbath-school was organized in Januaiy, 1868, with J. C.
Bethnram Superintendent from that date until 1870, when Benjamin An-
drews was chosen and served until Oilman Barker was chosen in 1872, then
Wm. Jones was Superintendent in 1873, and J. S. Ferguson in 1874, since
which time Wm. Jones, C. N. Seward, A. A. Jones and Walter Avers have
eacli been chosen Superintendent. The average attendance in 1868 was
eighty-six; in 1869, iiftj-one; in 1870, ninety-nine; in 1871, sixty-two; in
1872, ninety-one; in 1873, eighty-eight. Since 1874 the attendance has not
been oi\cn. The Teachers are J. S. Ferguson, of class Xo. 1 ; A. F. Eks-
trom, JSo. 2; J. C. Bethuram, No. 3; Jennie Jones, No. 4; Julia Cunning-
ham, No. 5, and Mary Yanderveer, No. 6. Such papers as the Young
Reapai are distributed for the benefit of the school.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The first school house was a cabin, built by volunteer work in 1843, and
located in the eastern part of the township. In this house the first school
was tauo^ht during; the following summer bv Mrs. Hannah Wells, then Miss
Buttum. On Februarv 26, 1851, Oran Keith, Jonathan Mosher and Sam-
uel Kenworthy were elected School Trustees. These were the first trustees
elected in the township. In December of that year the School Section
26, was sold tor $1,527.65. The present school fund is $2,624. The first
school house built at public expense was in the fall of 1854, on the farm of
Lorenzo Barmenter, in the southwestern part of the township. The town-
ship is now divided into three districts. The school property is valued at
$6,200. The total numl)er of pupils attending school is 222, of which 120
are males and 102 females. The amount raised for school purposes by taxa-
tion is $1,319.60; paid to teachers, $1,223; whole expense of maintaining
public schools per annum is $1,769.51. It is a fact worthy of emulation and
congratulation that there are only two persons in the township between the
ages ot twelve and twenty-one years who cannot read or write.
The school at Andalusia is graded and furnished with excellent seats,
maps, etc. The house is a commodious frame building, beautifully located
near the rising ground bordering the valley on the south.
Thk Mineral Springs of Andalusia. — -There is a remarkable group
ol white sulphur or soda springs just below the village, on the Wells' Blace.
As their waters flow over the curb-stones thev leave a whitish incrustation.
From all that is known and published about these springs, it may be
said the taste and health-restoring qualities of these mineral waters are
fully as pleasant, and equal at least, if not superior, to those of Saratoga and
other iashionable watering places in the East, and only await enterprise to
make this a grand place of resort.
The enterprise of running a daily steam packet, " The Rockford," of
about twenty tons burden, between Andalusia, Rock Island and Davenport,
was c< mmenced in 1864, by S. M. Boney, Capt. S. R. Bufl'um and John
Bufhini. The rebellion having closed, navigation on the Lower Missis-
sippi, and many of the steamboats being in the government sei'vice, this en-
terprise l)ecame of almost indispensable value. At the close of the war it
was discontinued. In 1875 it was again established by Capt. Samuel
Mitchell, of Davenport, an experienced river captain, with his steamboat
HISTORY OF EOCK ISLAND COUNTY. 241
"The Lone Star," and it is now continued bj another enterprising gentle-
man, Capt. Wm. Jones, of Andahisia, who is the owner of the boat he runs,
"The Louisa." This is a good movement, deserving the support and sym-
pathy of the people, particularly of this part of the county.
Captain Clark sold out to Stephenson Whiteside and others who caused
the survey of Kockport to be made. This was wholly a city on paper and
represented a tract of land having about a mile and a half of river front, and
a mile in width. It was a great speculation, in which senators, as well as
others, were involved. Being all sold in lots to various parties, and remain-
ing unimproved after the speculative fever had subsided, owners allowed
their lots to be sold for taxes. This retarded the settlement of this beautiful
location for a city, when the time had really arrived for its accomplishment.
In 1843, Samuel Ken worthy sold goods in his cabin which stood near
the river a little east of the ferry landing. Later Col. N. E. Buford bought
the tax-titles and built a store and the warehouse farthest east. This was the
first one in the place. In about the year 1845, the wife of Col. Buford
named the village Andalusia.
In April, 1866, S. M. Boney and others had it resurveyed into fifty
blocks, containing 471 lots. The streets running east and west as named
from north to south are; Water, Main, Washington, Jefferson' Madison,
Adams and Jackson; and those running north and south named from east to
west are: Aspen, Apple, Perry, Magnolia, Walnut, Park and Maple.
This village, located on the north-west quarter of section 27, has
grown to be a place of about 500 inhabitants and contains 87 dwelling
houses, 4 stores, a post office with a daily mail, a milliner's shop, a drug
store, a doctor's office, a shoe shop, a tailor's shop, a harness shop, a meat
market, a grist and planing mill, a school house, 3 churches, a cheese
factory, a pottery, 2 lumber ofiices, 4 warehouses, 2 carpenters' shops, 2 lum-
ber yards, 2 wagon shops, 3 blacksmiths' shops, 2 hotels, and 82 other
buildings; in all 208.
Besides being surrounded by resources, for skilled labor it is a health-
ful location on the commercial highway leading to the gulf, and only needs
the construction of the proposed link of railroad between Camden and Mus-
catine to place it upon one running east and west. It is in the midst of
beautiful and picturesque scenery. The great river, islands, steamboats, the
landscape rising gradually from either side showing fields, groves, villages,
and cities, constitute a view so magnificent as to induce the conviction that
nature and civilization have bestowed a beauteous impress unsurpassed else-
where, the natural grandure of which is sufficient to explain why the pioneer
hastily laid out a city, and senators invested in it.
LODGES.
Andalusia Lodge^ No. 516 A. F. and A. M., at Andalusia, was organ-
ized in the year 1867; Benj. F. Eby was the first Master. The present
principal officers are: James Cozard, W. M. ; Benjamine Dill, S. W. ; Sam-
uel C. Wakley, J. W.; John Buftum, Treas.; J. W. Bufium, Sec'y.; A. F.
Ekstrom, S. D. ; A. P. Roberts J. D. ; Antonie Wenks, Tiler. Their regu-
lar meetings are held on Tuesday evenings before each full moon.
/
24:2 HISTORY OF KOCK ISLAND COUNTY.
MISCELLANEOUS CHURCH HISTORY.
CHUECH OF THE U. B. — COE TOWNSHIP.
The Church of the United Brethren in Christ was ororanized at the
house of Father John Walker, on Canoe Creek, in 1847, at which place the
earliest meetings were held. Onlj^ six of the original members are still
living, as follows : Hiram and John Walker and their wives, Moses Hub-
bard and wife. The first church was built in 1849, at a cost of §300, but
replaced by a new one in 1868, at an expense of $3,000. The pastors have
been Heman Scott, Moses Clifton, E. Church, Jno. Dollai-hide, W. E.
Henry, F. Dietz, Merrit Lathrop, J. K. M. Looker, A. B. Frasier, J. H.
Young, G. Brisby, Geo. Snyder, C. Wendle, J. H. Grimin, W. R. Coursey,
S. F. Medlar, and C. Bender. The present membership is thirty-five, and
average attendance at Sunday School thirty.
M. E. CHURCH — ZUMA.
The M. E. Church, J. Q. Adams, Pastor, was organized in Zuma in
1870, in the school-house, with a membership of twenty -five, which has in-
creased to about sixty, and a Sunday School attendance of sixty-five schol-
ars. Their church cost about $1,600.
M. E. CHURCH — BETHESDA.
' The M. E. Church of Bethesda was built in 1859, by Rev. Stephen
Odell, Perry Henderson, and others. It is located on the blnft' about a
mile southwest of Hillsdale. The pulpit has been supplied by circuit min-
isters, and it has a membership of twenty-four, with an average Sunday
School attendance of twenty or twenty-five.
il. E. CHURCH — BUFFALO PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP,
The M. E. Church was organized as a Mission Church Dec. 16, 1854,
at Illinois City, and was made a Circuit Church in 1857. The original
membership was forty-two, among whom were Robert B. Lawson and wife,
S. B. Sim]3Som and wife, W. H. Wornacks and wife, W. A. Duffield and
wife. The church edifice was erected in 1861, and cost $1,700 ; and the
parsonage was built in 1857, at a cost of $550. The Sunday School has an
average attendance of eighty, under the superintendance of C. M. Rood,
assisted by Richard Kingdon. The church membership is now about thirty-
seven. The pastors and their terms of service are respectively as follows :
Rev, James Sheldon, 1854 to 1855 ; Rev. A, J, Jones, 1855 to 1856 ; Rev.
J, L. Kirkpatrick, 1856 to 1858 ; Rev. J. L. Harris, 1858 to 1859 : Rev.
Geo. M. Morey, l8o9 to 1860 ; Rev. Jas. Sheldon, 1860 to 1861 ; Rev. B.
E. Kaufman, 1861 to 1863 ; Rev. J. B. Taylor, 1863 to 1864; Rev. Jno,
Grundy, 1864 to 1865 ; Rev. Geo. W. Martin, 1865 to 1867 ; Rev. L, M.
Bonnett, 1867 to 1868 ; Rev. G. W. Stout, 1868 to 1869 ; Rev. Theodore
Hoaglaud, 1869 to 1870 ; Rev. W. B. Caruthers, 1870 to 1872 ; R-.v. Wm,
Mathena, 1872 to 1873 ; Rev. J. W. Megan, 1873 to 1874 ; Rev. C. W,
Sherman, 1874 to 1876 ; Rev. J. S. James is the present pastor.
The M. E. Church (German) was organized in 1874, with sixty mem-
bers, among whom were Carl Mavis and wife, Henry Myer and wife, and
August Kranz and wife. The earliest meetings were held in Cold Bank
school-house, but a church was built on Section 21, in 1875, at a cost of
$1,200 ; also a parsonage costing $700. The membership numbers about
eighty at the present time, and under W. Kruger has a Sunday School of
HISTORY OF KOOK ISLAND COUNTY. 243
forty members. The pastors have been, John Haller, 1874 to 1876, and the
present pastor is H. Niemej'er.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH — BOWLING TOWNSHIP.
Grace Church (Episcopal) was organized in 1854, by Bishop White-
house, the first meeting being held in the school-house. The original mem-
bership was fourteen, among whom were David Clark and wife, Jno. John-
ston and wife, James Clark, Mrs. Jane Blakeley, Robert Clay and wife, and
Mrs. Elizabeth Hutchinson. The church was built Dec. 1855, at a cost of
$1,300. The Sunday School numbers about thirty. The first Hector was
the Kev, Mr. Clotweather, who remained two years, and was followed by
Rev. Geo. Seers, who ofiiciated six years; Rev. Wm. Curry, three years; and
Rev. Thomas Thorpe, one and one-half years. The balance of the time
the pulpit has been supplied mainly by students and lay-members.
DRURY TOWNSHIP CHURCHES.
The M. E. Church was organized at Reed's school-house in 1870, with
thirty-five members, among whom were Geo. Anson, J. B. Essex and wife,
John Barton, B. Jackson and wife, J. P. Hawks and wife, P. W. Moss and
family, P. Bbwen and wife, and Lydia Price. The church is located on
on ;iorthwest corner of section 19, and was built in 1872, at a cost of $1,500.
Sunday School is held during the summer months with a membership of
abouD fifty, under the superintendence of J. B. Roseman. The pastors nave
been Rev. D. T. Seymour, and Rev. Jas. Sheldon.
The United Baptist Church dates its existence from Sept. 8, 1871, its
birth taking place in school-house I^o. 2. Among its first members were
S. J. Ripley and wife, H. S. Brandenburg and wife, Andrew Drugg and
wife, J. L. Underwood and wife, and J. A. Gibson and wife. In the follow-
ing year, 1872, their church was built at a cost of $1,500 ; and the present
membership is one hundred and twenty-two. The Sunday School numbers
about forty-five, with Hcmry Underwood as superintendent, and Andrew
Drugg, assistant. Rev. E. J. Odell was the first preacher, and has remained
with the congregation ever since.
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY COAL.
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF COAL MINES.
Daniel Gordon, Esq., Inspector of Coal Mines for this county, has just
made his annual report to the Governor, of the condition of the coal mines
and coal lands in this county, as far as ascertained by him for the year
1875. We are indebted to him for a copy of his report, from which we
condense the following facts:
Number of acres of known coal lands discovered and being worked in
the county, 2,669. Number of acres worked out, 439. Greatest number of
miners at work at any time during the past year, 1,017. Average number
emplo^yed, 632. The number of tons of coal produced during the year 1875
was 263,541. And the average price at the mines was $2.19 a ton. The
value of coal mined during the year was $577,597. The amount of caj)ital
employed in the business was $244,3^0. The capacity of production -was
725,550 tons. The number of mines opened and worked was' 30. The
condition of these mines, as to ventilation, is reported "good" in 7; and
"fair" in 9; "deficient" in 5; deficient in part in 6.
244 HISTORY OF BOOK ISLAND COUNTY.
TONS OF COAL PRODUCED BY EACH FIRM.
RURAIi.
Joseph Sackfield ..80
COAL VALLEY.
Coal Valley Mining Co ..49,930
Cable & Wilson 21,198
Black Diamond Coal Co . .. 17,561
Some small mines on the Coal Valley Mining Co.'s land.. 2,465
Parks & Hillier ..2,200
Barnard, Lee & Campbell ._ _. 1,084
New Diamond Co 600
John Pratt.. 500
Banner Coal Co 64
Tons produced in Coal Valley _ 95,602
ROCK ISLAND.
Bailey Davenport. 2,000
MOLINE.
Donald & Brown .....3,000
Kay & Allison.. 1,200
Witherspoou & Lewis ..- _ 520
Park & Anderson 466
Tons produced in Moline. .5,186
HAMPTON.
Hampton Coal Mining Co.. 87,500
Taylor Williams... .25,211
Gilchrist & Co.. 20,595
^tnaCoal Co - .-- ...12,800
Durfee & Adams... 7,300
Baker, Lower}' & Wightman 5,500
Porter Bros 3, 1 17
Samuel Bowles. 2,240
Mcintosh & Co - 2,113
Hynde & Co .._' 1,677
John Lunding 548
A. Witherspoon 400
Sturdevant Bros 62
S. Robinson 50
Tons produced in Hampton 169,133
ZTJMA.
Zuma Coal Mining Co 1,280
ESTIMATED.
From openings not visited 200
Tons produced in 1875. ..263,541
" " 1874 240,462
HISTORY OF ROCK TSL.^JSTD COUNTY.
245
CO
GO
«
"A
P>
O
o
Q
O
CO
o
O
o
O
!>
►J
>-(
o
l-H
O
. 1*
o ~
Q
'noiiUui.i3A
•r-it-aocoi-ioocoxj-^ocsTtt-T-iicooooQOcjcQicco
o o
CO '— '
t- t-
•moQ
'iiura:5[og
Xi ■* t- 00 O O O O CJi-lCSO-rr-^iO-^CiOCOlOOCOO
OT OJ CO C>i T-l W 1— I T-i 1—1 -l-H -1— I tH T-H
o
o
CO
•tloH
'sni>[.iO(j
C:'OOCOOJlO-*«5C5 000C'Ji-'CO'*X)C'10t-Xi-<1<^CO
CO-^COO^CJO — C-OTOiOr-il-tOirr'^O-i-iCi.Ct'-iCO
1—1 T— (I—lT— 103 ;Cl-^C''>T— iCQOQl— I 1— (T— I T— I 1— I^H
o o
o
01 o
CO r-J
•lUOQ
ooioc:-*ooJcoeoc5Tt<cOT-icoc5 0'*^^o-t<-HO';'-i
t--*OC0;0-rHi3-^-^CQC1t~i0^l0'^C:O"^i.0OC0O
to
OJ
>v
rf)
OJ
n
cS
rr
<
2:0
o
^^ CO
+—
rj
*^
f-
-«
00
T— (
Cm
a
Cfj 00
■cIoH
'.lojuouurefj
-Hcot-C'Oicoc>7-^-*-*iot~xi-*ao-*oooooOi-^icco
cj Tf (M C' -*i c? o o £- CO 'Xi =c ^ ex » LO CO ic ^ 00 O ^ CO
1—1 1— iT—i— lOi O-^OJl— <0">0J-^- 1— -^^ -rH ,— i^H^H
o t-
c: 1-1
•lUOQ
CJOi-lOCtM^COO-^OC-OOlOOt-O-^i-HClTf^CO^
00-*t-COOOOC?i-lCit~IO-*-*i.0 1000COOC:COO
C<J C*<^>■T-^l— 10*1— <i— I 1— '1— li— f 1— It— I
-i-^
q;
• ■— <
>— '
■cloa
'nos.rejj
10 t- Cl O"? CO CO O O CO CO !-■ t- C5 CO O 00 -* GO Cl O"} 0"J 4D CO
0(TflO"JO-^OJttC5t-COOO»--C:010TfllOi— OCli-HCO
•^H -^H-^Mi— lO* iO'^O'*'— lO'?(Ni— I T— li— I T-J-^H 1— (1— I
•UIOQ
'qSnop.iii!^j
't — < C5 CI t- 07 CO t^ O ^ C5 {^ IC O i-O O O? ^^ X' O Cvf 01 1-1
00rt*«0CQC0O:£C0-.-<CSt-0"?-*->*10L0CiOC01OOC0O
Oi O^COi— ll— lO'Jl— li— I 1—1 1—1 T-Hr— 1— I
CO t-
T-l CO
O O"!
CO
OJ
•dan
'XOJ
i-^OOC0X-rtHr:i*XXCJC0?0 01CtC-OOC-XXCQCl
cot-c^icococscoocjcot-ooocicc— •c;c~'*cot-c:
l-H -rHi-llNCO Xt-COOlCOCOO? CJC"? -^^T-i-li-l
I 10
■doa
■^Ot-COi-'COC5-*i-lOt~COCii-lC5t-0"»Ot^OOcOOJCi
■^t-ooioi— lOocsLOi-icijcot^oc-CicOi— ic;t^-^cot^CJ
Oi -nHrHOCO OSt-COO?COCOCQ 0?C4 i-(T-(i-ii-li-i
■rao(x
'ipua.10
lOcoiot-c^wosooojCiM^ioi-ioiKooJooot-wcicieo
t-OJ^i-iCl-^OOO-^^-^t-t-C-tOlOXO-^OOOO
CQ-rHC<ii-li-IOi-lt-0«50X'*-^'^'*(??CO-^i-iCOCOCO
•daji
'uosjapnajj
T-<Ot--rti-i«0:0OI0-^07t- — OlOCii-HOOCCKMlOCO
(?j-^C'">ocoo>;oc:t--^co^^ootti.'frt<oi-i3iC5i-ico
1—1 1— 11— li— i(>i LOi^Oli-HClCJl— I 1— II— I 1—1 1— li— I
■inaa
'uiuqunQ
C5 01i-lClC-C0C0'^C0C-O00C0-^lOOC0i-lwl-^C0C0'-i
QO-^c-eoooocoi-ii^ot-Looioioosocoioocoo
OJ Oi O? 05 O^ Oi 1-1 -^ 1-1 .— 1-1 1-1 1-1
•inonnQ
■-it-XCIOCC't-X'^OOlO^LOOOXi-'OCOCSOfWCO
O^ ■* 01 O -* O? 5C CI t- -^ «0 LO 1-1 Ct' O IC ^ Iffl T-l Ci Ci 1-1 CO
1-1 -rHi-t^o:? iO-<*C*i-i(?4 0ii-i i-ii-( 1—1 i-ii-i
•p.iuAi.ajg
Oi-lO-^-^OeOCO-*CQt-000 03IOOCOCQC5-*0"JOOi-H
OS-^C~M<t^i-'COCOi-l— 'C:t~^l0101C050C0100COO
C<8 OJWOJi— lOJrHi— I 1—1 l-H ,_T-li-l
MadooQ
1-1 ■* OJ 00
«
•S8jfl3JJ
i-lt-QOi-lO?OCOC-COCOC"»0?iOi:O^C5i-iOXC5'C<J10CO
cQ-^c<«o-^o?:ocit-i-iir>»o-H,3ooi.OTf<?0'-'050i-ico
1-1 1— ItHt-IOJ i-0'*0^-^C.?<Mi-< 1-Hi-l 1-1 1— It— I
■"<>pni
C5i-iOXOO"i-^»0)0 10 0CO-^OlOOI-OOC5'*07COO
QO-^OCOCOOCCiCO^THOE-iraiClOlOOSOCOiOOCOO
e* (MOJ<MCQ(M-Hi-l 1-1 1—1 -rHi— li— I
•JUlUf)
«oio?Oi-io-^oooi* coco-^LO* * ot-coiooo-*':o
O ^ 1-1 CO C5 CO ■* 05 -^ O -^ C; CO 1-1 rtt o o o cs co
1—1 1—1 1—1 O Oil— 1<?^ 1— (1— I 1— ii— ll— I T-l
.fO[rlO.IJ3
O^fC-Ot-O-^WO* OXXX* * t-Cl»0 CO lCt-i-iC5
X 1-1 O ^ i.O 07 ■<*< C- X 10 iC 1.0 OT C- -* 01 CO 05 C5 o
tH Ol 1-1 1— I 1— I 1— C
o
00
a
o
cSO
o .
00
CO x ■
'^ '^ C^ ^ ^ ■'^
'^j r:i rz ~ " "S
■I CJ CO "* 10 o
J; a o T-i
cQ^ a o
a ^ ^ ^ -
= 11^
O aJ ■ cs'-' S-O a ^.
«
=3
a a iJD o
o a o^5 rttS
onPhWoS
o ■
•^ § ; s" a -ciD o '
-^ o a o a-:; a ih
pq Q K m <5 pq pq p
o
CI
10
o
10
CO
X
X 07
X o
CO T-l
CD
X
CI 10
01 X
Ci o
CO 1—1
X
G5 O
CO 1—1
X
CO
00
10 X
05 o
O l-H
X
a
s
o
o
V
J3
I
03
a
o
a
n
■-(
^-
r~-
c;
r-
p
>1
co
C3
fl
CO
h-t
r-
a
1-!
'Jj
* '
n
T-l
rrl
.,
ta
CO
Q
^
1*
a
n
o>
s^
•^
(-
03
fl
X
CJ
03
1— t
a
of
J^
• »■
^_(
CO
«.'
'^t^
C3
a
f~
-*
4^
(T)
N
a
0!J
-—
T-<
CO
=1
r-*
a
M
* —
14
K*^
r*.
U4
>
a
,»^
(1)
^
£
a
t«
a
r,
m
Cj
C
■a
o >
>
o
CJ OJ
o *
0)
a
o
O
ei
■C
•a
a
o
o
03
.0
a
<u
o
02
i^
16Ji
246
ROCK ISLAl^D COUNTY WAR RECOKD.
Rock Island County War Record.
ABBRETIATIONS.
Adjt Adjutant
Art Artillery
Col .Colonel
Capt Captain
Corpl - Corporal
Comsy Commissary
comd commissioned
cav caval ry
captd captured
disd discharged
e enlisted
excd exchanged
inf infantry
kid killed
m. o - mustered out
prmtd promoted
prisr prisoner
Regt Regiment
Sergt hiergeant
wd wounded
TWELFTH J. F. I,
The Twelfth Infantry was called into the service under the priclamation of the President, April 6, 1861 ; was
mustered into the service for three years, Aug. 1, i86i. It was stationed at Cairo, 111., Bird's Point, Mo.,
Paducah and Smithland, Ky., until February, when it embarked for Fort Henry, being present at its bombardment
and surrender. It fought nobly at the memorable battle of Fort Donelson. Loss — 19 killed, 58 wounded, 10
missing. It then moved to Clarksville anrl Nashville, Tenn., on steamer Glendale, and thence on some boat down
Cumberland river, and up Tennessee to Pittsburg Landing, participating in that battle. Loss — 109 killed and
wounded, and 7 missing. It wa in the seige of Corinth, and October 3d and 4th in the battle of Corinth, where it
performed a very brilliant part. Total engaged — 225; loss — 17 killed, 80 wounded, and 15 missing. The
Twelfth was constantly doing active duty, but space forbids us to here follow in detail. It marched across the
country to Pulaski, Tenn.; it was in Sherman's March from Chattanooga to Atlanta ; took an active part in the
battle of AlHtoona Pass, and was there commanded by Capt Robt. Kohler, of Rock Island, although his turn of
service had expired. In action — 161 ; loss — 57 kiUed and wounded. The Twelfth was in Sherman's March to
the Sea, and up through the Carolinas to Washington and thence to Louisville, where it was mustered out, July
16, 1865.
Major Wm. D. Williams, com. Mays, 1861. Resigned Oct. 2, 1861.
Quartermaster Martin W. Burgh, e. July 23, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 1, 1864. Promoted Quarter-
master Seigeant Jan. i, 1864. Promoted Quartermaster April 11, 1865. Mustered out July 10, 1865.
Surgeon Wm. F. Cady, com. First Assistant Surgeon Aug. i, 1861. Pi omoted Surgeon May i, 1862. Term
expired Oct. 24, 1864.
Company D.
Captain Robert K. Lackey, com. Aug. i, 1861. Dis-
missed.
Captain Robt. Koehler, com. First. Lieut. Aug. i, '61.
Prmt. Capt. July 2, 1862. Term expired Oct.
21, 1864.
First Lieutenant Wrn. F. Jobe, com. Second Lieut.
Aug. I, 1861. Prmt. First Lieut. July 2, 1862.
Term expiied Aug. i, 1864.
First Lieutenant Theophilus McConnell, e. July 23,
1861. Re-enlisted as veteran Feb. 27, 1864. Prmt.
Sergt., then First Lieut. April 11, 1865. Mustered
out July 10, 1865.
Second Lieutenant Francis W. Stearns, e. a» Corpl.
July 23, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran |an. i, 1864.
Prmt. Sergt., then Second Lieut. April 11, 1865.
Mustered out July 10, 1865.
Sergeant Henry Shaiole, Aug. 3, j86i. Mustered out
Aug. II, 1864.
Sergeant Emery Hughes, Aug. 3, 1861. Discharged
June 18, 1862. Disability.
Sergeant Jno. W. Newton, July 23, 1861. Lost a leg
at Corinth.
Sergeant John Gregg. Discharged Dec. 14, 1864.
Corporal John Dowd, Aug. 3. 1861. Killed at Shihh,
Tenn., April 6, 1862.
Musician Jno. H. Crawford, Aug. 20, 1861. Prmt.
Principal Musician. Mustered out July 10, 1865.
Waggoner Henry H. Jones, Aug. 3, 1861. Mustered
out July 10, 1865.
PRIVATES.
Allen M. V. e. Aug. 3, '61, kid. at Allatoona Oct. 5, '64.
Applehaus Geo. e. Aug. 3, '61, m. o. July 10, '65.
Anderson Holmes, e. Aug. 3, 1861.
Baltus Michael, e. July 23, 61, m. o. July 15, '65.
Betts Ralph W,e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. May 20, '6s,disab.
Bruner Geo. W. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Aug. 16, '62, wds.
Re-enlisted as recruit, Feb. 11, '64, m. o. July 10,
1865, as Corporal.
Bell Chas. E. e. July 23, 1861, m. o. July 10, 1865.
Brewer Stephen, e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. Sept. 12, 1864.
Crist Nelson L. e. Aug. 3, '61, disd. Oct. 22. '62, disab.
Chapman Francis, e. July 23, 1S61, m. o Aug. 11, '64.
Cha-e Leander M. e. Aug. 3, '61, m. o. Aug. 11, '64.
Fridisier Wm. e. July 23, 1861.
Fitzpatrick Francis, e. Aug. 20, '61, absent without
leave since Feb. 28, i 64.
Gere Levi, e. July 23, '61, kid. at Shiloh, Tenn., April
6, 1862.
Hughes Cyrus, e. July 23, 1861, m. o. Aug. ti, 1864.
Hartstein Arnold,e.Aug. 3, '61, disd. .Sept. 28, '62, disab.
HoUister Reuben G. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Aug. iS, '62.
wounds.
Hollister Fred. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Sept. 19. '62, wds.
Hoeneke Chas. e. July 23, 1861.
Hams A. J. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Aug. 16, '62, disab.
Johnston Jas. e. Aug. 3, '61, disd. Feb. 22, '62, disab.
Jones Henry H. e. Jan. i, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1S65.
Kanavy Martin, e. July 8. 1861, m. o. July 10, 1S65.
Lewis Jos. O. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. July 21, '62, wds.
Long Chas. e. Aug. 20. 1861.
Lawhead David E. e. Aug. 20, '6i,disd. July i9,'62,wds.
Moore Jas. S. e. July 23, 61, disd. Feb. 22, '62, disab.
Miller Thos. J. e. Aug. 20. '61, kid. at Corinth Oct. 3, '62.
Mead L. S. e. Aug. 20, iS6i,m. o. Sept. 11, 1864.
Mitchell Wm. e. July 23, 1861, m. o. July 10, 1865.
Powell L. C. e. July 23, 1861. in. o. Aug. 11, 1864.
Powell Wm. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. Feb. 22, '62, disab.
Philleo R. C. e. Aug. 20, '61, kid. at Shiloh, Apr. 6 '62.
Rose Peter, e. July 23, '61, m. o. July 10, '65, as Sergt.
Renner Jacob, e. July 23, 1861, m. o. Aug. 11, 1864.
Rathburn L. M. e. Aug. 20, 1861, died April 24, 1862.
Specht John. e. July 23, 1861, m. o. Aug. 11, 1864.
Simmons Andw. e. Aug. 20, 1S61, disd. Feb. 22, '62, disab .
Simmons Theo. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. July 10, 1865.
Ternstadt Victor, e. Aug. 20, '61, died April 14, 1862.
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD,
246
Williams L. e. Aug. 3, '6t, kid. at Shiloh, Apr. 6, '62.
Wollman Jos. e. Aug. 20, '61, disd. July 17, '62, disab.
Wallace Alex. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. July 10, 1865.
Zeigler John, e. Aug. 20, '61, m. o. July 10, '65, as Sergt.
RECRUITS.
Byerly Amos, e. Feb. 26, 1864, died.
Case Jno. A. e. Feb. 6, '64, absent without leave since
June 27, 1865.
Day Hutcheson, e. Feb. ii, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1865.
Livingstone M. e. Feb. 9, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1865.
Moore F. N. e. Feb. 9, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1865.
Nelson Ezekiel.e. Feb. 9, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1865.
Ohlweiler John, e. Feb. 18, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1865.
Peterson John, e. Feb. 3, 1864, 111 o. July 10, 1865.
Zeigler Benjamin, t-. Feb. 11. 1864, m. i\ July 10, 1865.
Hopper Jno. R. e. Oct. 37, 1864, m. o. June 21, 1865.
Herren Renze, e. Oct. 27, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1865.
Rice Consider, e. Oct. 27, '64, m. o. July 10, '65, never
joined Co.
Shadd Lorenzo, e. Feb. 25, 1864, m. o. July 10, 1865.
Wolco.x Samuel, e. Oct. 27, '64, m. o. July 10, '65, never
joined Co.
THIRTEENTH I, V. I.
.The Thirteenth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was organized under the Ten-Regiment Bill, at Dixon, Illinois,
May 9, 1861, and mustered into United States' service May 24, 1861. lune i6th, ordered to Ca--evville, by rail ;
July 6th, to Kolla, Missouri, by rail; October 10, 1861, ordered to Springfield, Missouri ; November 10, 1861,
ordered back to RoUa ; remained during the winter in RoUa. March 6, 1862, marched z'ia Springfield, to Pea
Ridge, Arkansas ; thence, 7>ia Keitsville, to Bate=ville ; and thence to Helena, Arkansas, arriving on the 14th of
July, 1862. July 9, 1864, regiment was consolidated with Fifty-sixth Illinois Infantry Volunteers.
Major James M. Beardsley, com. First Lieutenant.
Nov. 27, 1863. Term expired June 18, 1864.
Surgeon Samuel C. Plummer, com. First Assistant Surgeon Sept. g,
expired June 18, 1864.
Second Assistant Surgeon Henry F. .Salter, com. Jan. 4, 1863. Resigned July 23, 1863
Promoted Captain Co. C, Aug. 10, 1861. Promoted Major
861. Promoted Surgeon Nov. 7, 1862. Term
Company D.
Captain Quincy McNeil, promoted Major Second Cav.
First Lieutenant Albert 1'. Higby, com. Second Lieu-
tenant. Prmt. First Lieut. Aug. 10, 1861. Term
expired June 22, 1864.
Second Lieutenant Mark Bayer, e. as Sergt. May 24.
[861. Prmt. Second Lieut. Dec. 29, 1862. Resigned
March 30, 1863.
Corporal John Taylor, e. May 24, i86i, killed at
Chickasaw Bayou, Dec. 29, 1862.
Corporal Malcolm Wiser, e. May 24, 1861. Mustered
out June 22, 1864, as private.
Corporal Frank McDaniels, e. May 24, 1861. Di:d.
Aug. 29, 1862, disab.
Musician i'. F. Abbott, e. May 24, 1861. Transferred
to Invalid Corps July 15, 1863,
Musician Theo. W. Reeves, e. May 24, t86i. Mustered
out June 22, 1864.
PRIVATES.
Alcott Jno. W. e. May 24, '61, disd. Sept. 5, '63, disab.
Barnett Geo. W. e. May 24, '61, disd. Jan. ig, '63, disab.
Boyles Jno. W. e. May 24, 1864, 111. o. June 22, 1864.
Calautsky Heniy, e, May 24, i86i,m. o. June 22, 1864.
Cook Jas. e. May 24, 1861, died Sept. 20, 1863.
Dobson Richard, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June. 22, 1864.
Dunham Jas. e. May 24, '6i, trans, to 56th 111. Inf.. Co.
I, Jan. I, '64, m. o. Aug. 12, '65.
Eckhardt Lewis, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864.
Elton Wm. H. e. May 24, '61, absent, sick since June
30, 1863.
Hartzell A. C. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864.
Hardenbrook W. A. e. May 24, i86t, m. o. June 22, '64.
Harson Calvin, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864.
Kendell Hugh L. e. May 24, 1861, m.o. June 22, 1864.
Lorens Christian, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864.
Moore Stephen B. e. May 24, 1864, disd. to enlist as
Hospital Steward, U. S. A.
Murphy A. P. e. May 24, i86r, died Sept. 6, 1863.
O'Connor Geo. e. May 24, '61, disd. Aug. 29, '62, disab.
Paine Wm. e. May 24, '61, m. o. June 22, '64, as Sergt.
Parker M. G. e. May 24, '61, m.o. June 22, '64,as Sergt.
Pugh Jas. e. May 24. '61, reduced to ranks, m. o. June
22, 1864.
Schroeder A. G. e. May24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864.
Sims John, e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864.
Schafer L. S. e. May 24, '61, in. o. June 22, '64,35 Corpl.
Shea John. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864.
Schelcher Geo. e. May 24, i86i, m. o. June 22, 1864.
Schakeller Chris, e. May 24, 1861, died March 6, 1863.
Stearns M. A. e. May 24, 1861, died April a, 1S63.
Schafint J. J. e. May 24, '61, cii. o. June 22, 64, as Sergt.
S.;haw Jno. e. May 24, '61, trans, to Inv. Corps Mch.
15, 1864.
Salter Thos. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864,
Tote Thos. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864.
Trovilis S. H.e. May 24, 1861, died Sept 23, 1862.
West Thos. e. May 24, '61, prmtd. Corpl. and Sergt., m.
0. Oct. 6, 1864.
Woodring Wm. H. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864.
Wright Jjel, e. May 24, 1861, died Aug. 31, 1863.
Weber C. e. May 24, 1861, m. o. June 22, 1864.
Walker Wm. L. e May 24, '61, disd. Sept. 5, '63, disab.
Williamson J. P. e. May 24, '61, kid. at Chickasaw
Biyou, Dec. 29, 1862.
Witsel Jacob, e. M.ay 24, 1861, died March 23, 1864.
RECRUITS,
Conley Hiram, e. June 11, '61, dishonorably disd. Feb.
1, 1862.
Cooper Jos. e. June 8, 1861.
Cramer F. A. e. June 8, '61, absent on detached service.
Deisenworth Arthur, e. June 8, 1861.
Elliott N. B. e. June 8, 1861, appointed Corporal.
Heisel Henry, e. June 11, 1861.
Johnson H. e. June 11, 1861, disd, April 28, 1863.
JNIorgart P. F. e. June 8, 1861.
Nash L. e. June 11, i86i.
Park Robt. e. June II, 1861.
Pearce Jacob, e. June 8, 1861.
Seymour Geo. e. June 11, i86i.
Saddlar Wm. B. .-. June 8, 1861, died May g, 1862.
Sandford Jno. e. June 11, 1861, deserted Dec. 12, i86i.
Blair Thos. M. e. June 8, 1861, prmt. Corpl. Sergt. and
First .Sergeant.
247
KOCK ISLAND COUiJTY WAR EECOED.
NINETEENTH I. V. J.
The Adjutant General's Reports furnish no history of the Nineteenth Illinois Infantry.
Company H.
Captain Peachy A. Garriott,com. July 30, 1S61. Dis-
missed Feb. 3, 1864.
First Lieutenant DeWitt C. Marshall, com. July 30,
1861. Resigned Dec. i, 1861.
First Lieutenant Alvah Mansar, com. Second Lieut.
July 30, 1861. Prmt. First Lieut. Dec. i, i85i.
Resigned July 22, 1863.
Second Lieutenant Wellington Wood, e. as First Sergt.
June 10, i86f. Prmt. Second Lieut. Dec. i, 1861.
Killed Jan. 5, 1863.
Sergeant L. B. Mapes, e. June 10, 1861. Discharged
June 22, 1862, as private, disab.
Sergeant W. H. Babcock, e. June 10, 1861. Discharged
March 5, 1862, for promotion.
Sergeant Horace H. Sickles, e. June 10, 1861. Dis-
charged April 13, 1862, disab.
Corporal E. Wheelock, e. June 10, 1861. Mustered out
July 9, 1864, as Sergt.
Corporal B. F. Beers, e. July 10, 1861. Mustered out
July 9, 1864, as private.
Corporal J. W. Devinney, e. [une 10, 1861. Dis-
charged Feb. 2, 1S64, as Sergt., disab.
Corporal M. A. Gould, e. June 10, 1861. Discharged
Oct. 8, 1862, as private, disab.
PRIVATES.
Benson Nels P. e. June 10, 1S61, m. o. July 9, 1864.
Bergstrom Swan, e. June 10, 1861, m. o. July 9, 1864.
Bell Robt. M. e. June 10, '61, disd. to enlist in 4th U.
S. Cavalry.
Brown Jos.G. e. June 10, '61, disd. March 4, '63, disab.
Bundy Thos. e. June to, 1861, m. o. July 9, 1864.^
Carson Amaziah, e. June 10, '61, m. o. July 9, '64, as
Sergeant.;
Christy Wm. e. June 10, '61, disd. June 19, 62, disab.
Decker Wm. D. e. June 10, '61, disd. Feb. i, '62, disab.
Fuller Chas. e. June 10, '61, disd. March 7, '63, disab.
Gregory John, e. June 10, '61, disd. Dec. 4, '61, disab.
Giles C. D. e. June 10, '61, disd. Dec. 4, '61, disab.
Huey John L. e. June 10, '61, disd. Feb. 19, 64, disab.
Hayes Jas. P. e. June 10, 1861, m. o. July g, 1864.
Hagan Fred. P. e. June 10, 1801, m. o. July 9, 1864.
Johnson J. F. P. e. June 10, 1861, m. o. July 9, 1864.
Kernes (ieo. e. June 10, '5i, missing at Stone River,
Dec. 31, 1862.
Luce Wm. P. e. June 10, i85i, trans, to Co. G.
Larson Lars, e, June 10, 1861, m, o. July g, 1864.
Llewellyn Bennett, e. June 10, 1861, m. o, July g, '64.
Mapes Henry E. e. June 10, '61, disd. Feb. i. '62, disab.
Ma.vwell Jesse, e. June 10, '61, kid. at Stone River,
Dec. 31, 1862.
McClure H. T. e. June 10, '61, disd. to enlist 4th U. S.
Cavalry.
McMahan John, e. June 10, '61, trans, to. Inv. Corps,
Sept. 30, 1863.
McKee John, e. June 10, '61, detached" as Second
Lieut. 17th U. S. C. T.
Morris Chas. B. e. June 10, '61. m. O.July 9, '64.
Mitchell R. B. e. June 10, '61, deserted |une 26, 1861.
Meade Geo. e. June 10, '61, capt. at Chickamauga,
Sept. 2c, 1863.
Ma.\w.'ll C. L. e. June 10, '61, disd. Mch. 26, '62, disab.
Mercer John, e. June 10, '61, m. o. July 9, '64, as Corpl.
Nelson Peter, e. June 10, '61, disd. Aug. 6, '62, disab.
Pettifer Wm. e. June 10, '61, trans, to Inv. Corps.
Pyper L. B. e. June, 10 '61, disd. July 29, '62, disab.
Payne Jeremiah, e. June 10, '6i,disd. July 21, '62. disab.
Rathburn H. W. e. June 10, 1861, m. o. July 9, 1864.
Ransom Wm. S. e. June 10, '61, disd. Feb. 21, '62,disab.
Stumer W. e. June 10, 1861, disd. Feb. 25, 1864.
Shepard Alfred, e. June 10, 1861, m. o. July 9, 1864.
Stoughton M. e. June 10, '61, trans to Inv. Corps Feb.
8, 1S63.
Suter Josiah, e. June 10, '61, disd. June 18, '63, wds.
Samuels l has F. e. June 10, 1861, m. o. July g, 1864.
Thompson David W. e. June lo, 1861, m. o. July 9, 64.
Waner Peter, e. June 10, 1861, m. o. July 9, 1864.
Ward Robt. e. June 10, '61, trans to Co. A, deserted
April 20, 1862.
Wetherell M. e. June 10, 1861, m. o. July g, 1864.
Wheelock Theo. D. e. June 10, 1861, m. o. July 9, '64,
as Corpl.
Wells Henri E. e. June 10, '61, disd. Feb. 9, '63, wds.
Young Daniel E. e. June 10, '61, died Camp Dennison,
Oct. 4, 1861.
Young Samuel, e. June 10, '61, died Nashville, Tenn.,
March 4, 1863.
jRECRUITS.
Brown H. L.e. Nov. 23, '61, deserted Mch. 31, 1862.
Cobb Wm. e. June 19, 61, disd. Dec. 4, '61, disab.
I arson Jas. W. e. Dec. 3, '63, absent, sick at m. o.
Gustafson Chas.e. June 29, '6i,disd. April 13, '62, disab.
Sickles Geo. B.e. Sept. 25, '61, on detached duty at m. o.
FOBTY-THIBD I. F. 1.
This regiment was organized at Camp Butler, 111., September, 1861, by Col. Julius Raith. It wa?
- ■ ■ • ■ ' 'in November was assigned to Gen. Pope's command, in Mis
It was oidered to
Camp Butler and there "eiiuipped, and in November was assigned to Gen. Pope's command, in Missouri. The
Forty-third participated in the following movements and engagements: Fort Henry ; Fort Donaldson ; at Pitts-
burg Landing, (losing 200, killed and wounded, out of 610,) where it lost its noble commander and seveial noble
officers- Seigeof Corinth ; and after evacuation of Corinth were constantly moving in pursuit of small detach-
ments of the enemy, especially guerrillas. So efficient were they, that 200 of the Forty-third were mounted
especially to drive the guerrilla bands fnm the country, which they did to the satisfaction of their coinmanders.
The Forty-third then moved via Memphis to Big Black River, joining in Gen. Steele's Arkansa't expedition, after
which they participated in Gen. Banks celebrated Red River campaign. The Forty-third was mustered out at
Little Rock, Ark., Nov. 30, 1865. Paid and discharged at Camp Butler, 111., Dec. 14, 1865.
Company A.
Captain John Peetz, com. Second Lieutenant Co. E,
Sept. I, 1861. Promoted Adjutant, Oct. i, 1861.
Pro. Captain, Sept. I, 1862. Resigned June 7, 1864.
Hospital Steward Geo. H. Kranz, e. Oct. 12, 1861, kid.
at Shiloh, April 6, 1862.
Hospital Steward Charles Meyenel, e. Jan. 4, 1864,
disd. Feb. 7, 1865, to enlist as Hospital Steward in
U.S.A.
Principal Musician, , disdt July 22, 1862, disab.
Company E.
Captain Jno. Tobien, com. Sept. i, 1861. Mustered
out Dec. 16, 1864.
First Lieutenant Henry Kroeger, com. Sept. i, 1861.
Promoted to Co. 1, then trans, to Co. F, consld.
First Lieutenant Chas. Engel, e. as First Sergeant,
Sept. I, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant, April
8, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant, Sept. i, 1862.
Resigned Oct. 7, 1864.
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD.
247
Second Lieutenant John Oppendick, com. Oct. i, 1861.
Died April 6, i8fi2.
Sergeant Johann H. Peters, e. Sept. i, 1861, m.o. Dec.
16, 1864.
Sergeant Louis Range, e. Sept. i, i86r, disd. Feb. 6,
1862, disab.
Sergeant Hans Bruer, e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Dec. 16, '64.
Corporal Johann A. Warmecke, e. Sept. i, 1861, kid. at
Shiloh, April 6, 1862.
Corporal William Anderson, e. Sept. i, 1861, deserted
Feb. 5, 1862
Corporal Swan Swanson, e. Sept. i, i86r, m. o. Dec. i6,
1864, as Sergt.
Corporal Henry Rohren, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Dec.
16, 1864.
Corporal Johann H. Mink, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Dec.
i6, 1864.
Musician Fred'k Gabel, e. Sept. i, 1861, re-enlisted as
Veteran.
PRIVATES.
Anderson Jacob, e. Sept. i, '61, died at fort Feb. 26, '62.
Anderson Andrew, e. Sept. i, 1861, died April 28, 1862,
wds.
Bartman Chas. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864.
Beck Jno. e. Sept. i, 1861, kid. at Shiloh, April 6, 1862.
Burgert Lhris, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864.
Dunker Chas, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864.
Dunker Fred'k, e. Oct. 12, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864.
Dunker Henry, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864.
Durrman Geo. e. Feb. 10, 1864, died at Little Rock,
Sov. 10, 1864.
Enzelhaur Fred'k, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864.
Flade Florentin, e. Sept. i, 1861, trans to V. R. C.
May 31, 1864.
Forsellus Fred'k, e. Sept. i,'6i, died Apl. 28, '62, wds.
'Goodman Adam, e. Sept. i, 1861, died at Mound City,
Feb. 17, 1862.
Gulek Geo. e. Sept. i, 1861, disd. May 30, 1862, wds.
Guger Matthias, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Nov. 30, 1865.
Gibson Peter, e. Sept. i, 1861, deserted Feb. 5, 1862.
Hofman Geo. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Halverson Henry, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept. 29, 1864.
Handshuh Martin, e. Sept. i, 1861, disd. Mch. 18, '63.
Heisel Peter, e. Sept. i, '61, kid. at .Shiloh, April 6, 62.
Johnson H. P. e. Sept. i, 1861, kid. at Shiloh, April
6, 1862.
Johnson Gust. e. Sept. i, 1861, deserted Feb. 5, 1862.
Johnson E. J . e. Oct. 19, 1861, re-enlisted as Vet., m. o.
Nov. 30, 1865.
Klahn Jno. e. Sept. i, i86i, disd. May 15, 1863.
Krohn Adolphus, e. Sept. i, '61, disd. Feb. 6, '62, disab.
Kranz Geo. e. Oct. 12, 1861, pro. Hospital Steward. ^
Lindan A. Chr. H. e. Sept. i, 1861, kid. at Shiloh, ''
April 6, 1862.
Lidders Jno. e. Sept. i, 1861, disd. March 22, '64, disab.
Miller Henry, e. Sept. i, 1861, died at Tipton, Mo.,
Jan. 12, 1862.
Olson Christian, e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. May 30, 1865.
Otto Jno. e. Sept. 1, 1861, kid. at Shiloh, April 6, '62.
Peters Claus, e. Sept. i, i86i, disd. April i, 1862.
Rohwer Henry, e. Sept. i, 1861, disd. Sept. 9, 1862,
disab.
Schade Cha'. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864.
Schmidt Adam, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864.
Schindler F. e. Sept. i, 1861, disd. March 7, 1863.
Tunler Louis, e. Sept. 1, i86i, kid. at Shiloh, April
6, 1862.
Timmerman Hans, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. May 30, '65.
Wille Gottfried, e. Sept. i, 1861, kid. at Shiloh, April
6, 1862.
Wolin Peter, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept. 29, 1864.
Wiese Jas. e. Oct. 12, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16, 1864.
Webster S. M. e. Feb. 18, 1864, died at Little Rock,
July 18, 1865.
FORTY-FIFTH I, V. I.
The Washburne Lead Mine Regiment was organized at Chicago, 111., December 25, 1861, by Col. John E.
Smith, and mustered into the Unitt-d States' service as the Forty-fifth Inlantiy Illinois Volunteers. January 15,
1862, moved to Cairo, Illinois. February ist, assigned to Brigade of Col. W. H. L. Wallace, Division of Brig.
Gen. McClernand. February 4th, landed below Fort Henry, on the Tenhessee, and on the 6th marched into the
fort, it having surrendered to the gun-boats. February nth, moved toward Fort Donelson, and during the suc-
ceeding days bore its part of the suffering and of the battle. The flag of the Forty-fifth was the first planted on
the enemy's works. Loss — 2 killed and 26 woundtd. March 4th, moved to the Tennessee River, and nth,
arrived at Savannah. Was engaged in the expedition to Pin Hook. March 25th, moved to Pittsburg Landing,
and encamped near Shiloh Church. The Forty-fifth took a conspicuous and honorable part in the two days' bat-
tle of Shiloh, losing 26 killed and 199 wounded and missing — nearly one-half of the regimeni. April 12th, Col.
John E. Smith, of the horty-fifth, took co nmand of the Brigade. During the Siege of Corinth, the regiment
was in the First Brigade, Third Division, Reserve, Army of the 'i'ennessee, and bore its full share of the labors
and dangers of the campaign. June 4th, the regiment was assigned to Third Brigade, and moved toward Purdy,
fifteen miles. On the 5th, matched to Bethel; 7th, to Montezuma, and on the 8th, to Jackson, Tennessee, the
enemy flying on its approach. During the months of June and July ^ engaged in garrison and guard duty. August
nth, assigned to guarding railroad, near Toon's Station. On the 31st, after much desperate fighting, companies
C and D weri- captured. The remainder of the regiment, concentrating at Toon's Station, were able to resist the
attack of largely outnumbering forces. Loss — 3 killed, i^ wounded, and 43 taken prisoners. Sept. 17th, moved
to Jackson ; Nov. 2d, to Bolivar, and was assigned to First Brigade, Third Div. , Right Wing, Thirteenth Army
Corps. Nov. 3, 1862, marched from Bolivar to Van Buren ; 4th, to Lagrange, and were assigned to provost duty.
28th, marched to Holly Springs. Dec. 3d, to Waterfoni ; 4th to Abbeville ; 5lh, to O.xford, to Yocona river, near
Spring Dale. Communications wiih the north having been cut off", foraged on the country for supplies. Dec. 17th,
notice received of the promotion of Col. John E. Smith, to Brigadier General, ranking from Nov. 29th. Dec„
22d, returned to Oxford. 24th, moved co a camp three miles north of Abbeville, on the Tallahatchie river, where
the regiment remained during the month. Mustered out July 12, 1S63, at Louisville, Kentucky, and arrived at
Chicago, July 15, 1865, for final payment and discharge.
Adjutant Robert F. Reed, e. as Sergeant Major, Sept. 23, 1861. Promoted Adjutant July 9, 1S65. Mustered
out (as Sergeant Major) July 12, 1865.
Sergeant Major R^jbert F. Reid, e. September 23, i85i, veteran. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
Company H.
Captain John B. Hawley.com. Dec. 24, i85i. Resigned
May 26, 1862.
Captain Wm. B. Seymour, com. First Lieutenant, Dec.
24, i86i. Promoted Captain, May 26, 1862. Mus-
tered out June 3, 1865.
Captain David O. Reid, e. as First Sergeant, Sept. 23,
1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant, June i, 1862.
Promoted First Lieutenant, Oct. 14, 1863. Pro-
moted Captain, June 26, 1865. Mustered out (as
First Lieutenant) July 12, 1865.
First Lieutenant Thos. C. Morris, com. Second Lieu-
tenant, Dec, 24, i86i. Promoted First Lieutenant,
May 26, 1862. Resigned Oct. 4, 1863.
First Lieutenant Thos. M. Wallace, e. as Sergeant,
Sept. 23, 1861 Re-enlisted as Veteran, Feb. 27,
1864. Promoted First Lieutenant, June 26, 1865.
Mustered out (as Sergeant) July 12, 1865.
Second Lieutenant Wm. Waverling, e. as Corporal,
.Sept. 23, i86t. Re-enlisted as Veteran, Jan. 5,
1864. Promoted Second Lieutenant, July 9, 1865.
Mustered out (as Sergeant) July 12, 1865.
248
EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD.
Sergeant Chas. W. Kirkland, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd.
Dec. 19, 1863.
Sergeant Andrew Banks, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Jan.
14, 1864, to accept promotion in 4th Miss. C. T.
Sergeant Irwin Moore, e. Sept. 23, 1861, trans, to U.
S. Signal Corps.
Corporal A. P. Patterson, e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. July
12, iS6s, as Sergt.
Corporal Oliver Wells, e. Oct. 18, 1861, m. o. July 12,
1865, as Sergt.
Corporal Owen D. Wilson, e. Oct. 28, 1861, m. o. July
12, 1865. as Sergt.
Corporal Marvin Perry, e. Nov. 15, '61, disd. Mch.1,'63.
Corporal John Brockham, e. Sepf 23, 1861, re-enlisted
as Veteran.
Corporal A. Sedam, e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23,
1864, term ex.
PRIVATES.
Brayton Stephen, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Nov. 18, 1S63,
disab.
Brayton Jos. e. Sept, 23, 1861, dropped from rolls Aug,
18, 1862.
Bracy M. H. e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Dec. 19, 1863.
Ballard Leroy, e. Sept. 23, 1861, kid. Champion Hills,
May 16, 1863.
Bruce Jacob, e. Oct. 14, 1861, drowned in Etowa river,
June 21, 1864.
Bowes Francis, e. Oct. 17, 1861, died June 20, 1863,
wds., pris. war.
Brasher A. e. Oct. 18, 1S61, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Brunor Solomon, e. Nov. 16, 1861, disd. April 24, 1862,
disab.
Brown A. H. e. Nov. 19, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864,
term ex.
Brown W. b'. e. Nov. 20, iS6i, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864
term ex.
BKker H. M. e. Nov. 11, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864,
term ex.
Beebee Henry, e. Jan. 16, 1862, disd. Jan. 27, 1865,
term ex.
Carter M. e. Oct. i, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Cavanaugh Mich.ael, e. Oct. 17, '61, m. o. July 12, '65.
Cook Jos. e. Oct. 21, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, '64, term ex.
Crocker C. e. Nov. 21, 1861, disd. Jan. 9, 1862, disab.
Decker Henry, e. Sept. 23, '61, disd. Oct. 12, '62, disab.
Disney James, e. Sept. 25, '61, disd. Oct. 14, '62, disab.
Dillon Matthew, e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864,
term ex.
Eckman Byram, e. Sept. 23, i86i, m. o. Dec. 24, 1864,
term ex.
Erret Henrv, e. Dec. 20, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Fowler Thomas, e. Nov. 11, 1861, died at Jefferson Bar-
racks, July 5, 1862.
Green Wm. e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864,
term ex.
Griffin Geo. e. Sept. 26, 1861, trans, to Invalid Corps,
Dec. I, 1863.
Gordon Cyrus D. e. Nov. 16, 1861, disd. Dec. 15, 1862,
disab.
Hobson Wm. e. Oct. 20, 1861, dropped from rolls Aug.
18, 1862.
Halley R. C. e. Oct. 28, 1861, trans, to U. S. Signal
Corps, April 21, 1864.
Hutton Henry, e. Nov. n, 1861, m. o. July 13, 1865.
Jenkins Geo. e Sept. 23, 1861, kid. at Shiloh, April
7, 18G2.
Kahler H. D. e. Sept. 29, i85i, trans, to Invalid Corps'
Sept. 15, 1863.
Lendstiom Jas. J. e. Sept. 23, 1861, wounded, lost foot
at Shiloh, dropped from rolls Aug. 18, 1862.
Mitchell Abner, e. Sept. 23, 1861, trans, to Invalid
Corps, Sept. 15, 1863.
Marquis Amos, e. Sept. 23, 1861, trans to Invalid Corps,
Sept. 15, 1863.
Maberly A. G. e. Sept. 23, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran.
McConnell Jno. e. Nov. 6, 1861, dropped from rolls
Aug. 18, 1862.
McAfee Robt. e. Nov. 5, i86i, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864,
term ex.
Mumford Jno W. e. Nov. 11, 1861, died at St. Louis,
May 22, 1862.
McMahon Martin, e. Sept. i, 1862.
Owen Fred'k, e. Sept. 29, 1861, m. o. March g, 1865, to
date Dec. 23, 1864.
Pence Geo. e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865, as
Corpl.
Reid Robt. F, e. Sept. 23, 1861, promt. Sergt. Major,
m. o. July 12, 1865.
Robbins Hezekiah, e. Sept. 23. 1861, m. o. July 12. '65.
Randall Geo. W. e. Oct. 17, 1861, disd. April 24, 1862.
Stocker Geo. e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864,
term ex.
Smith Phillip, e. Oct. 25, 1861, died Louisville, June
26, 1862, wds.
Schneider Phillip, e. Sept. 25, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864,
term ex.
Semortier Jacob, e. Aug. 23, 1862, died at Memphis,
March i, 1863.
Tudors Stephen, e. Sept. 23, 1861, disd. Jan. 13, 1863,
disab.
Vance Robt. e. Oct. 26, 1861, m. o. Jan. 17. 1865.
Vanderberg Peter, e. Nov. 11, i85i, disd. Aug. 13,
1862, disab.
Webster N. M. e. Dec. 20, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865.
as Corpl.
Waverling S. D. R. e. Sept. 29, 1861, m. o. Dec. 28, '64,
Wait Samuel N. e. Oct. 7, 1861, deserted Mch. i, 1863.
Wells Frank S. e. Oct. 18, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865.
White Anson S. e. Nov. 11, 1861, disd. Nov. 11, 1862,
disab.
Webber Arbagh, e. Aug. 26, 1862, on detached duty at
m. o. of regt.
Youles Amos, e. Oct. 22, 1861, disd. July 12, '62, wds.
Young Jno. C. e. Nov. 3, 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1864,
term ex.
Company I.
First Lieutenant Adam W. McLane, e as Corporal,
Sept. 26, 1861. Re-enlisted as veteran, Jan. 5,
1864. Promoted First Lieutenant, Dec. 27, 1864.
Mustered out July 12, 1865.
Jenkins John, e. Oct. 4, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Lamore Robt. e. Oct. 7, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Post Chas. W. e. Oct. to, 1861, died at Chicago, 'Jan.
17, 1862.
Company K.
Allen Geo. S. e. Oct. 29. 1861, m. o. Dec. 23, 1S64,
term ex.
Corbin Nathan, m. o. June 3, 1865, as Corpl.
Holyoke Geo. T. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. June 3, 1865.
McLane Montraville, e. Nov. 17, '61, m. o. July 12, '65.
THIRTY-SEVENTH I. V. I.
The Thirty-seventh Infantry Illinois Volunteers, was organized at Chicago, Illinois, by Colonel Julius White,
in September, 1861. It consisted of ten companies of Infantry and two of Cavalry. September 19th, ordered to
St. Louis, Missouri. A few Jays afterward, moved to Booneville; from thence to Otterville, and thence to Spring-
field, via Warsaw. Returned to Otterville, under Gen. Hunter, where it remained during the winter. January
24, 1862, marched to Pea Ridge, and participated in tlie battle of that place. Returned to CassviUe. June 27th,
marched to Springfield. September 29th, marched to Newtonia, and was present at that battle. Moved to Pea
Ridge, and thence, via Huntsville and Osage Springs, to Fayetteville, where it again routed the enemy. Returned
to Marionsville, Missouri, and marched to Ozark and fifteen miles toward Hartsville, and, after camping a few
days, marched to Camp Lyon, Missouri. Soon after marched to the relief of Gen. Blunt, marching 112 miles in
three days. Met, fought and defeated the enemy, who were greatly superior to us in numbers. Camped at
Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Total number of miles marched, 2,250. December 31, 1865, regiment stationed at Co-
lumbus, Texas,
BOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR KECORD.
248
Colonel Myron S. Barnes, commissioned Lieutenant Colonel, Aug. i, 1861. Promoted Colonel, June 9, 1862.
Dismissed Nov. 20, i862;'disability. Removed April 18, 1864. _ «
Major Herman Wolford, commissioned First Lieutenant Co. H, Aug. 12, 1861. Promoted Captain, Feb. 8, 1862.
Promoted Major, Sept. 9, 1864. Honorably discharged (as Captain) July 13, 1865.
Corporal Jos. Cushman, e. Aug. 20, 1S61, disd. July
16, 1S62, disab.
Musician Chas. W. Eaton,e. Aug.i5,'6i,disd.Feb.2i,'64.
Musician Orin A. Whitcomb, e. Sept. 12, 1861.
PRIVATES.
Biglow O. C. e. Sept. 15, 1S61, kid. at Pea Ridge,
March 8, 1862.
Peadleston A. W. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept. 29, '64.
Beaumond Edw. e. Sept 17, 1861, disd. Feb. 25, 1864,
disab.
Blair Jos. F. e. Sept. 13, 1861, died Feb. 5, 1864.
Carr Jno. e. Sept. 15, 1861, disd. June 9, 1862.
Cane Jas. e. Aug. 20, 1S61, m. o. May 15, 1866.
Davis \Vm. e. Aug. 15, 1861, disd. Oct. 16, 1862, disab.
Foley Patrick, e. Aug. 18, 1861, disd. April 16, 1862,
disab.
Fennigan Michael, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866.
Graham Geo. e. Sept. 4, 1861. died Dec. 8, 1862, wds.
Graham Jno. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. May 15, as Corpl.
Lille Cornelius H. e. Sept. i, 1861. m. o. Oct. 4, 1864.
Lienburg W. N. H. e. Sept. 16, 1861, deserted Nov. 25,
1S65, second desertion.
Morris Jesse, e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864.
McCay Samuel A. e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864.
Mullar>' Jno. S. e. Aug. 20, 1861.
Murphy Wm. e. Sept. 16, i86i.
O'Neal Martin e. Sept. i, 1861, deserted July 21, i86e.
Patterson Benj. F. e. Aug. 20, 1861, disd. June 16
1862, disab.
Redicker Jno. M . e. Sept. 8, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864.
Stevenson Alex R. e. Aug. 18, i86i, m. o. Sept. 29, '64.
Smith Jos. e. Aug. 18, 1861, disd. July 16, 1862, wds.
Sterrett Robt. e. Aug. 20, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864.
Shank Absolom, o. ."^ug. 25, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866.
Sheldon Lorenzo D. e. Aug. 15, i86i, m. o. May 15,
1866, as Sergt.
Volmer Lewis e. Sept. 20, 1861, disd. July 3, '62, disab.
Willis Kendall, e. Sept. 18, 1861, kid. at Pea Ridge,
March 7, 1862.
Wilks R. George, e. Sept. 8, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864.
Wilson Jas. H. e. Aug. 15,1861, disd. April i6, 1S62,
disab.
Company K.
Harvey Wm. e. Oct. 4, 1864.
Mathews Thos. E. e. .
Sanford Chas. e Oct. 4, 1864.
Vonaker Jacob, e. Aug. 14, 1861.
Wetzler Morris, e. Sept. 9, 1861, trans, to Co. G.
FOUTY-SEVENTH I. V. I,
The Forty. Seventh Infantry was organizedand mustered into the service, at Peoria, Aug. 16, 1861. Septem-
ber 23d it moved by rail to Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Mo. October gth, it moved by rail to Jefferson City,
there doing garrison duty until December 22d it moved by rail to Ottville, Mo , doing garrison duty there until
February 2, 1862, when it marched, via Booneville and St Charles, to St. Louis, there embarking on steamer
"War Eagle" for Cairo, 111. February 25th it moved to Commerce, Mo., disemliarking and joining Pope's army,
then preparing for a campaign against Island No. i*. The Forty-seventh arrived in front of the enemy's works,
at New Madrid, March 4th. March 10, with the Eleventh Missouri and a Battery, marched ten miles below, to
Point Pleasant, cutting off the enemy's communications by water. Here the Regiment was brigaded with the
Eleventh Missouri, Twenth-sixth Illinois and Eighth Wisconsin, under Brig. Gen. Plummer. The enemy evacuating
April 5th, on the 7th the Regiment moved to New Madrid. The Forty-seventh then moved by steamer to Fort
Pillow, and thence up the Tennessee river, arriving at Hamburg Landing. Tennessee, April 22d. During the next
fifteen days, the Regiment accompanied Gen. Pope's armv in its advance on Corinth. Was engaged at Farm-
ington. May gth, in which eng?gement Lieut. Col. D. L. Miles waskrlled. The enemy evacuated Corinth, May
2gth, the Forty-seventh joining in the pursuit, returning |une nth to Corinth. July 3d, marched to Rienzi.
.•\ugiist 18th, marched to Tuscumbia, Ala. Marched September 8th,_ arriving on the 14th at Camp Clear Creek,
near Corinth. On the iSth, marched towards luka, and participated in the battle of luka on the igth. Returned
to Corinth and participated in battles of Corinth, October 3d and 4th. In the engagement on the 3d, the brave
Col. VV. H. Thrush was killed, while bravely leading a charge. The Regiment lost in this engagement, thirty
killed and one hundred wounded. It then participated in the pursuit of Price and Van Uorn's army. The Forty-
seventh participated in Grant's Central Mississippi Expeditit'n, returning to Grand Junction, Tennessee, January
ist, 1863. The following are the most important movements of the Regiment after this date : Marched to Corinth,
January 14th; to Ridgway Station, Tenn., by rail, January 26th; guarded railroads. March 12th, marched to
Memphis, Tenn.. thenc • embarked on steamer "Empress" for vicinity of Vickslnirg, Helena, Ark., ten days, and
and thence, April ist. landed twelve miles above Vicksburg. May 2d, marchtd down west side of the Mississippi
river, and with the Fifteenth ."Vrmy Corps, marched to Jackson, Miss., and participated in an engagement, which
resulted in the capture of that place. On leaving the city. Col. Cromwell was killed by the rebel cavalry. The
Regiment participated in a charge on the enemy's works, May 22d, losing twelve killed, and in the defeat of the
enemy at Mechanicsville. In November, moved by way of Memphis, to LaGrangi, Tenn. February 1st, moved
to Vicksburg; February 23d, to Canton, Mo.; March loth, by steamer to join Red River Expedition. Was
pre.s nt at the capture of Fort De Russey, Louisiana, March 14th. ' articipated in battle of Pleasant Hill. On
May 22d arrived at Vicksburg; joined in defeat of Marmsduke. Regiment accompanied Gen. A.J. Smith to
Tupelo, Miss; returned to Memphis. The original term of service expired, was ordered to Springfield, 111., and
dischari^ed, October 11, 1864. The Veterans, numbering ig6 men, left .Memphis and accompanied Gen. Mower's
expedition up White river; thence ordered into Missouri, and thence into Chicago, to tjuell any riot that might
occur on election day. Their services not being needed, they were ordered to report to the Superintendent of the
Recruiting Service at Springfield. On November 28th, received 200 drafted men. December 3d. moved to St.
Louis, thence to Bowling Green, Ky., and Nashville, Tenn; thence to Eastport. Miss., New Orleans and Mobile,
taking part in the destruction of Spanish Fort. At Spanish Fort, six companies arrived from Springfield, making
the Regiment once more complete. It was next stationed at Montgomery, Ala., and then at Selma. Mustered
out January 21st, 1866, at Selma, Ala., ordered to Springfield, III., and there received pay and discharge.
Company G.
Mus-
Captain Jas. W. Ballard, com. March 9, 1865.
tered out Jan. 21, 1866.
First Lieutenant .Michael Shunghn'ssy, com. March 9,
1865. Mustered out Jan. 21, 1866.
Second Lieutenant Asa G. Darbee, com. March 9,
1865. Mustered out Jan. 21, 1866,
First Sergt. B. M. Shurtleff, e. Feb. 27, '65. m. o. Jan. 21,
1866.
Sergt, Edwin B. Knox, e. Feb. 27, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, 66.
Sergt. Amos Altimos, e.|Feb. 20, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, '66.
as private.
Sergt. Jos. S. Eba, e. Feb. 24, 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Sergt. A. Merchant, e. Feb. 2, '65, desett'd Mch. 18, '65.
249
KOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD
Corpl. Leroy Lowliead, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21,
1866, as private.
Corpl. Fas. P. Stansell, e. Mch. 2, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66.
Corpl. G.W. Flickinger, e. Feb. 16, 65, m. o. Jan.21,'66.
Corpl. Sam. Shaw, e. Feb. 20, 1865, m. o. May 23, 1865,
as private.
Corpl. G. W. Hobbs, e. Feb. 10, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66.
Corpl. Geo. Grover, e. Mch. 2, '65, desert'd Nov. 20, '65.
Corpl. August. L. (or D.) Co.x, e. Feb. 14, '65, m. o. Jan.
21, 1866, as sergeant.
Corpl. Henry Wagoner, e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21,
1S66, as sergeant.
Music'n Jno. H. Brookman, e. Mch. 2, '65, m. o. Jan.
17, 1866.
Music'n Jerome Pecker, e. Mch. 3, 65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66.
Wagoner Marshall W. David, e. Feb. 24, '65, m. o. Jan.
21, 1866.
PRIVATES.
Anderson A. P. e. Feb. 20, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66, ab-
sent sick.
Biggard Jas. e. Feb 28, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66, as corpl.
Baty Jesse, e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Bart Jno. e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Bartless Nicholas, e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Blakely Thos. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Ian. 21, 1866.
Blair Fred. e. Feb. 23, '65, died at Natchez, Mch. 26, '65.
Beers Lewis, e. Feb. 16, 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Colburn J. Z. e. Feb. 14, '65, m. o. Jan. 2i'66, as corpl.
Cornils Jacob, e. March i, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Crawford Geo. A. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 18 6.
Dixon Pearce P. e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Davis Richard, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Davis L. i\L e. Feb. 28. 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Debord Wm. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Drenan Jacob, e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Exner M. Ennis, e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Fitzpatrick Jas. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Franklin S. E. e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan.- 21, 1866.
Foster James, e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Fordham G. M. e. March 2 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Gibson N. W. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Gayfurt Bennett, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Gumber Nicholas, e. Feb. 23, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Gallino Wm. W. e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Hubs Jackson, e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Holsapple Wm. D. e. March 22, '65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66.
Holsapple E. F. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Henry Jno. H. e. Feb. 27, 1861;, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Hawkins F. H. e. F"eb. 22, 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, j866.
Hall Henry K. e. Feb. 28, 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, ib66.
Hammond Jno. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. e. Jan. 21, 1866.
Hammond Dennis, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, i866.
Jones Rich. L. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 11, 1866.
Johnson Wm. R. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21. 1866.
Jackson Wm. E. e. Feb. 28, 1861, m. o. Tan. 21, 1866.
Kiskadden R. C. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Kem (or Kern) Thos.e. Feb. 23, '65, desert d Nov. 2i'65.
Mohr Paul e. Feb. 25, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Maur^r Casper, e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Maxwell Jos. e. Feb. 24, 1865, deserted Nov. 22, 1865.
McConnel! Jas. e. Feb. 27,'65,m. o.'Jan. 21, '66 as Corpl.
McLaughlin Chas. e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Muse A. L. e. Feb. 20 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1S66.
McCarle Peter, e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
McC Td Robt. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
jv'lcKeen Thos. e. Mch. 3. 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866, as
Corporal.
McGuier Wm. H. e. Mch. 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Orred Nelson, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Reece Joshua, e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Roultzong W. C. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866, as
Corporal.
Reinsh F. W. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Reticker H. C. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Ritckey, e. Feb. 20, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Rowe Chas. e. Feb. 18, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Schachter David, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Sayer W. A. e. March i, 1865, died at Mobile, Ala.,
Sept. 9, 1865.
Stanley R. H. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Stanley J. R. e. March 9, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Seltz Gayhart, e. Feb. 21, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Shean (or Shaw) D. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, '66.
Schachter Peter, e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Schershel Wm. e. Feb. 25, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1865.
Steele G. W. e. Feb. 22, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Smealon F. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Tindell Aug. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Todd Jno. e. March 3, 1865, m. o. Jan 21, 1866.
Thompson Jno. N. e. Feb. 4, '65, deserted Nov. 22, '65.
Terpense G. W. C. e. Feb. 24, 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, '66.
Tumblin Andrew, e. Feb. 27, '65, died at Selma, Ala.,
Jan. 2, 1865.
Toy Anthony, e. Feb. 28, 1S65, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Webb Timothy, e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Wilkes Benj. F. e. Feb. 22. 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Wilkes Jno. e. Feb. 22, '65, m. o. June 8, '65, absent sick.
Woods S. R. e. Feb. 16, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Wright David, e. March 2, 1865, m. o. Jan. 21, 1866.
Yates Thos. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Jan. 26, i86b.
Zabrisky J. H. e. March i, 1865, ra. o. Jan. 21, 1861.
FIFTY-EIGHTH I. F. J.
Was recruited at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Feb. ii, 1862. Moved to Cairo and reported to Gen. Paine on the 12th.
Proceeded to Smithland, Ky., and thence to the vicinity of Fort Donelson, disembarking on the morning of the
14th, hiving been assigned to Third Brigade, Third Division. Was there assigned to Second Division in Gen .
Lawman's Brigade, participating in the battle of Fort Donalson. M irched to Fort Henry and embarked in
steamer for Pittsburg Landing. Was in battle of Shiloh, and captured while nobly standing their ground. although
surrounded on all sides. After a horrible imprisonment of seven months, what were left of the noble regiment
were paroled. The few not captured participated in all the battles of their command, viz.: seige of Corinth,
battles of Corinth, luka, etc. After being paroled, they did guard duty at Mound City, Illinois. Jan. 21, 1874,
the regiment being re-organized, embarked for Vicksburg. Was assigned to First Brigade, Third Division,
Fifteenth A. C. Marched to Meridian, Miss.; was the first regiment to cr iss the Big Black ; first to engage the
enemy at Queen's Hill, and fiist to enter Meridian. Returning to Vicksburg, were ordered to take part in Gen.
Bank's P.ed River campaign. Was in seige of Fort De Russey, and first into the fort. At Pleasant Hill, the
Fifty-eighth crowned itself with glory by standing its ground while others gave way, and capturing 150 prisoners
and recapturing a battery belonging to First U. S. Artillery. In this engagement the Fifty-eighth lost heavily,
The Fifty-eighth was mustered out at Montgomery, Ala., April i, 1866.
Company K.
Captain Patrick Gregg, com. Dec. 31, 1S61. Promoted
Surgeon 23d Regiment.
Captain John Tobin, com. First Lieut. Dec. 31, 1S61.
Promoted Capt. Dec. 15, 1862. Killed Apr. 9, '64.
Captain John W. Gregg, com. Second Lieut. Dec. 31,
1861. Promoted First Lieut. Dec. 15, 1862. Pro-
moted Capt. April g, 1864. Mustered cut, term
expired.
First Lieutenant Thos. Malloy, e. Nov. 12, 1861. Re-
enlisted as veteran Jan. 2, 1864. Promoted First
Lieut. April 9, 1864. Transferred to Co. H con-
solidated, and killed at Spanish Fort.
Second Lieutenant John E. Clnrk. e. as First Sergeant
Oct. 14, i86i. Promoted Second Lieut. Dec. 15,
i86j. Dishonorably dismisse 1 March 25, 1864.
Sergt. Henry F. Errett, e. Oct. 10, 1861. Dishon. disd.
to date April ig, 1S65, as private.
Musician Rich Colmer, e. Dec. 11, 1S61. Deserted
May 15, 1862.
Musician Wm. H. Fleming, e. Nov. 12, 1861. Deserted
Feb. II, 1862.
'^-t^t&^^^IOn.'^,.-^.
^^xC-*-c.--^
oerceASED
LATE OF ETDGINGTON TOWNSHIP
BOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAE KECORD.
249
PRIVATES.
Byrnes Edmund,' e. Sept 25, '61, died at Rock Island,
Jan. 15, 1862. A -1
Briggs Jos. e. Nov. 12, '61, dishon. disd. to date April
19, 1865, as Sergt. f., -, 1
Beatty Jno. e. Dec. 14, '61, died of wds. reed, at bhiloh.
Cavanaugh Rich. e. Oct. 7 '61, disd. Aug.27, '62,disab.
Cahill Jno. e. Oct. 13, '61, died Cincinnati, O., May 13,
1862, wds.
Cahill Edmund, e. Oct. 19, '61, disd. July 29, 62,disab.
Cahill Owen, e. Oct. 14, '61, m. o. Mch. 8, '65, to aate
Dec. 30, '64.
Condon Jno. e. Sept. 28, '61, re-enlisted as veteran,
deserted Feb. 12, '63.
C ane las. e. Oct. 25, '61, disd. July 22, '62, disab.
Crane Thos. e. Nov. 12, '61, died at Vicksburg, June
30, '64.
Connelly Dennis, e. Dec. 10, 1861, m. o. April i, 1866.
Cronan Jno. e. Dec. 10, '61, disd. May 12, '63, disab.
Conroy Patrick, e. Dec. 11. '61, kid. at Ft. Donelson
Feb. 15, '62.
Cool Frederick, e. Oct. 19, '61, deserted Nov. 26, 61.
Duchstater Jac^b, e. Dec. 21, '61, deserted Jan. i. '62.
Dolan Jas. e. Oct. 4, '61, wnd. at Pleasant Hill, La.,
arm amputated, m. o. Feb. 7, '65, as Sergt.
Donovan John, e. Oct. 3, '61, disd. Aug. 22, '62, disab.
Dunn John, e. Oct. 25, ''ei, dishon. disd. to date April
19, '65, sentence Court Marshal.
Fox Jno. •■. Oct. 4, 1861, deserted Jan. 28, 1863.
Fitzp.itrick David, e. Sept. 28, '61, m. o. Jan. 3, '63, to
date Dec. 30, '64.
Fitzpatrick Patrick, e. Dec. 10, '6i,died of vi-ds. reed, at
Shiloh.
Fleming Jas. e. Oct. 3, '61, disd. Aug. 26, 62, disab.
Farley Jas. e. Nov. 11, 1861, deserted Jan. 28, 1863.
Flanagan Pat'k, e. Dec. 19, '61, trans, to V. R. C. Oct.
17, '64.
Faulkner Jno. C.e. Oct. 20, 1861, desert'd Jan. 4, 1862.
Gallagher Peter, e. Dec. i8,iS6i, desert'd Jan. 28,1863.
Goodlow Newet, e. Oct. 15, 1861, deserted Oct. 20,1863.
Grace Wm. e. Oct. 4, 1861, m. o. Feb. 7, 1865.
Goold Robt. e. Dec. 10, 1S61, trans, to Co. A as consld.
Garro Jas- e. Dec. 10, 1861, m. o Feb. 7, 1865.
Gunn Benj. H. e. Oct. 10, 1861, deserted Jan. 4, 1862.
H.-indly Peter, e. Oct. 4. '61, dishon. disd. to date Apr.
9, '65, sentence Court Martial.
Harrington S. B. e. Dec. 19, '61, dishon. disd. asCorpI
to date April 19, '65, sentence Court Martial.
Hennegan Wm. P. e. Dec. 19, '61, m. o Feb. 9, '65, to
date Feb. 7, '65.
Hagan fohn, e. Dec. 10, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran.
Haw John B. e. Dec. 10, 1S61, kid at Shiloh Apr.6.'62.
Hanson Swan, e. Dec. 12, '61, disd. Mch. 10, '62.disab.
Hurry Harvey, e. Oct. 13, 1861, deserted )an. 4, 1S62.
Harding Gora, e. Oct. 10, 1861, deserted Jan. 20, 1862.
Healy Patrick, e. Nov. 3, 1861, deserted Nov. 16, 1861.
Kinney Michael,e.Sept. 28, '61, disd. June i6,62,disab.
Kelleher B. e. Oct. 3, 1861, deserted Aug. 18, 1862.
Keefe Cornelius, e. Oct. 14, 1861. desert d Jan. 28, 63.
Kennedy Thos. e. Dec. io,i86r, re-enlisted as veteran.
Keenan Edmund, e. Oct. 28, 1862, deserted Dec. i9,'6i.
Lohiff John, e. Oct. 3, '61, m. o. Feb. 7, '65, as First
Sergt.
Langan Patr'k, e. Dec. 11, '61, died at St. Louis, wds.
reed, at Shiloh.
Lewis Francis, e. Dec. 23, i86i, deserted Jan. 5, 1862.
Mulligan Dennis, e. Oct. 3, '61, died at Canton, Miss.,
March i, '64.
Maroney Peter, e. Sept. 26, 1861, m. o. Feb. 7, 1865.
Murphy Michael, e. Oct. 3, '61, dishon. disd. to date
April 19, '65, sentei.ce Court Martial.
McKee Jos. e. Dec 10, 1861, deserted Sept. 30, 1864.
McNeish Wm. e. Dec. 10, '61, dishon. disd. to date
April 19, '65, sentence Court Marshal. ^
O'Rourke Michael, e. Dec. 27, '61, mo. o. Feb. 9, 65,
to date Feb. 7, '65.
O'Brian Dennis, e. Oct. 26, 1861, deserted Apr. 28, 63.
O'Neil Lawrence, e. Dec. 12, '61, dishon. disd. to date
April 18, '65, sentence Court Martial.
Reed Jno. C. e. Oct. 28, 1861, deserted Nov. 10, 1861.
Rathbun Evert or Edd, e. Dec. 21, 6i,desert'd Jan.i, 62.
Rourke Brian, e. Dec. 4, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran.
Ross John, e. Dec. 14, 1S61, m, o. F.-b. 7, 1865.
Redman Peter, e. Dec. 28, '61, dishon. disd. to date
April 19, '65, sentence Court Martial.
Ryan Edmund, e. Oct. 14, 1861, deserted Oct. 29, 1861.
Risban Patrick, e. Oct. 7, 1861, deserted Oct. 29, 1861.
Rose Jus. C.Dec. 28, 1861, deserted Dec. 28, 1861.
Scott Jas.e.0ct.20, '6i,kld. Benton Barracks Sept. 8, 62.
Scott Chas. E. e. Oct. 20, '61, died at Memphis June
Sutherland John, e. Oct. 20, '61, deserted Dec. 28, ^61.
Thompson John,e.Oct.3,'6i, died St Louis Jan. 13, 63.
VaUie Alex. e. Oct. 28. '61, dishon. disd. to date April
iq, '65, sentence Court Martial.
Wilson John, e. Oct, 10,1861, deserted Dec. 25, 1861.
Whitehead H. C. e. Dec. 30, 1861, m. o. March 16, 65.
Ward John, e. Oct. 14, '61, re-enlisted as veteran, m.o.
April I, '66. ,. , , J iiT
Williams Dan'l, e, Dec. 10, '61, disd, by order War
Department. t- ,. o^
Whalan Michael, e. Dec. 26, '61, m.o. Feb. 7, 1865.
Wi more Henry, e. Oct. 22, 1861, deserted Dec. 29, 61.
RECRUITS.
Arnold Thos. Feb. 16, 1863, m. o. April i. 1866.
Beatty Wm. e. June 5, '63, m. o. Apr. i, 66, as Sergt.
< avanaugh Rich, e. June 5, '63, deserted Sept. 30, 64.
Colladin Geo. W. e. Jan. 14, 63, deserted March i 63.
McBride Wilson, e. Jan. i, '62, died of wds. reed, at
Shiloh.
Reilly Jas. e. Dec. 19, 1862, m. o. Dec. 31, 1865.
Wilson Geo. e. Jan. i, '62. dishon. disd. to date April
19, '6s, sentence Grand Court Martial.
FIFTY-EIGHTH CONSOLIDATED.
Company K (consolidated).
Captain J. N. Skelton, com. April 4, 1865. Mustered
out April I, 1866.
First Lieut. 1. F. M. Walters, com. April 4, 1865. Re-
signed Nov. 28, 1865.
First Lieut. Noyes B. Elliott, com. Second Lieut. April
4,1865. Pro. First Lieut. Jan. 10, 1866. Mustered
out April I, 1866.
Second Lieut. Jas. F. Heck, e. as ist Sergt. March 8,
1865. M. o. March 7, 1866. Com. 2d Lieut, but
not mustered.
Sergt. Richd. H. Trevor, e. Mch. 22, 1863, m. o. Mch.
21, i866, as private.
Sergt. Horace C. Hubbell, e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o Mch.
13, 1866.
Sergt. Jas. S. Smith, e. Mch. 10, 1865, deserted Nov.
I, 1865.
Sergt. Jas. Montgomery, e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch.
13, 1866.
Corpl. Wm. Downing, e. Mch. 18, 1865, deserted Apl.
7, 1865.
Corpl. Jno. Montgomery, e. Mch. 13, 1865, m. o. Mch.
12, 1866.
Corpl. Lyman N. Russell, e. Mch. 21, 1865, m. o. Mch,
20, 1866.
Corpl. Jno. Redenbaugh, e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch.
li;, 1866. »» u )/;/;
Corpl. las. Lafferty, e. Mch. 11, '65, m. o. Mch. 10, 66.
Corpl. L N. Kirkpatrick, e. Mch. 22, 1865, m. o. Mch.
21, 1866. , „^ J. J »
Corpl. Wm. L. Stephen, e. Mch. 13, 1865, died Aug.
orpk' Lyman N. Dowe, e. Mch. 24, 1865, disd. Jan.
31, 1866, disab.
Musician Geo. Criswell, e. Mch. 20. 1865, m. o. Mch.
ig, 1866.
Musician Commo.3ore P. Ohaver, e. Mch. 15, 1865, m, o.
Mch. 14, 1866. , ^ ,^
Wagoner Thos, Curley, e, Mch. 8, '65, m. o. Dec. 5, 65.
PRIVATES.
Ammon Jno. e. Mch. 20, 1865, m. o. Mch. 19, 1866.
Andrews David, e. Mch, 16, 1865, m.o Mch. 15, 1866.
Beyer Herman, e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Mch. 26, 1866.
Bailey Wm. H. e. Mch. 20, 1865, m. o. Mch. 19, 1866.
Bloomfield H. e. Mch. 20, 1865, deserted Feb. 28, 66.
Bedford Mark, e. Mch. 14, 1865, >n. o. Mch. 13, 1866.
Blackstock David, e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch. 13, 66.
Bennett Jno. H. e. Mch. 26, 1865, drowned at Mobile,
Ala. April 18, 1865.
16^
250
EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR KECOKD.
Butler Oliver, e. Mch. 14, 1865, died at Montgomery,
Ala., Sept. 26, 1865.
Chapin Eugene, e. Mch. 25, 1865, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865.
Colville Jno. M. e. Mch. 27, 1865, died at Montgomery,
Ala., Aug. 3, iSe-;.
Cole Jas. e. Mch, 18, 1865, deserted April 7, 1865.
Driggers Isham, e. Mch. 10, 1865, drowned at Mubile,
Ala., June i, 1865.
Dailey Lyam N. e. Mch. 9, 1865, disd. Sept. 18, 1865,
disab.
Dix Henry, e. Mch. 18, 1865, deserted April 7, 1865.
Deal Samuel M. e. Mch. 22, 1865, died at Montgomery,
Ala., June 17, 1865.
Drury Daniel B. e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch. 13, 1866.
Dilley Jno. W. e. Mch. 3, m. o. Mch. 12, 1866.
Davis Jos. N. e. Mch. :7, 1865, m. o. April 13, 1866, to
date April i, 1863.
Drake Hiram, e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Jan. 18, 1866. .
Ferhert Peter, e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Mch. 26, 1866.
Fulsinger Fr^nk, e. Mch. 10, 1865, m. o. Mch. 9, 1866.
Fiedler Adam, e. Mch. 9, 1865, m. o. Mch. 8. 1866.
Gilbert Elon, e. Mch. 25, 1865, disd. Feb. 3, '66, disab.
Gamble Abram, e. Mch. 22, 1865, deserted Oct. 12, '65.
Harris Samuel H. e. Mch. 23, 1865, m. o. Mch. 21, '66.
Hawley Isaac N. e. Mch. 20, 1865, disd. Aug. 23, 1865,
disab.
Hogarty M. V. e. Mch. 15, 1865, m. o. Mch. 14, 1866.
Hogarty R. M. e. Mch. 15, 1865, m. o. Mch. 14, 1866.
Hamilton Wm. C. e. Mch. 22, 1865, m. o. Mch. 21, '66.
Hays Wilson, e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 15, 1866.
Honedel Sebastian, e. Mch. 16, 1865, deserted Feb. 28,
1866.
Haley Alex. T. e. Mch. 24, 1865, died at Montgomery.
Ala., Sept. 4, 1865.
Johnson Chas. E. e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Mch. 26, '66.
Jones Emery S. e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 15, 1866.
Johnson Wm. R. e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Mch. 26, 1866.
Johnson Thos. B. e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Sept. 26, '65.
Kinsey Hiram W. e. Mch. 22, 1865, m. o. Mch. 20, '66,
Leonard Martin, e. Mch. 18, 1865, m. o. Mch. 17, 1866.
McKimby Cassius,e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch. 13, '66.
McGrinty Dennis, e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch. 13, '66.
McLaughlin Jas. B. e. Mch. 27, 1865, disd. Sept. 18,
1865, disab.
McCartney Chas. L. e. Mch. 12, '65, m. o. Mch. 12, '66.
Murphy Michael T. e. Mch. 16, '65, m. o. Mch. 21, '66.
Moore Wm. S. e. Mch. 8, 1865, mo. Mch. 7, 1866.
Murphy John, e, Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 15, 1866.
Morgan Geo. e. Mch. 23, 1865, deserted April 7, 1865.
Parker Irving, e. Mch. 16, 1865.
Prescoti O. T. e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 15, 1866.
Piersol Cornelius, e. Mch. 15. 1865, m. o. Mch. 21, 1866.
Parker Jno. A.e. Mch. 22, 1865, m. o. Mch. 20, 1866.
Parmenter Wit^. P. e. Mch. 27, '65, m. o. Mch. 26, '66.
Patterson Wm. e. Mch. 17, 1865, m. o. Mch. 16, 1866.
Parker Crawford, e. Mch. 16, 1865, m. o. Mch. 14, 1866.
Riechter Jos. e. Mch. 18, 1865, m. o. Mch. 17, 1866.
Ryan Cornelius, e Mch. 21, 1865, m. o. Mch. 20, 1866.
Smith Joshua, e. Mch, 18, 1865, m. o. Sept. 26, 1865.
Sanders Thos. S. e. Mch. 20, deserted April 7, 1865.
Smith Orren, e. Mch. 18, 1865, m, o. Mch. 17, 1866.
Schutte C. Aug. e. Mch. 16, 1S65, m. o. Mch. 15, 1866.
as Corpl.
Sivard H. C. e. Mch. n, 1866, m. o. Mch. 10, 1866.
.Spirey Jasper N. e. Mch. 27, 1865, m. o. Mch. 26, 1866.
Skinner Francis, e. Mch. 15, 1865, m.o. Mch. 14, 1866.
Strallman Henry, e. Mch. 19, '65, deserted Nov. i,'65.
Stedman Thos. C. e. Mch. 9, '65, deserted Sept. 12, '65.
Stebben Jno. e. Mch. 9, 1865, m. o. Mch. 8, 1866.
Titn-.an Elias, e. Mch. 14, 1865, disd. Feb. 3, '66, disab.
Tilinski Frank, e. Mch. 14, 1865, died at Montgomery,
Ala., Aug. 23, 1865.
Voss David, e. Mch. 14, 1865, m. o. Mch. 13, 1866.
Van Camp Wm. P. e. Mch. 8, 1865, m. o. Mch. 7, 1866.
V:>lk Mathias, e. Mch. 27, 1865, disd. Dec. 30, '65, disab.
Whitney M. T. B. e. Mch. 17, 1S65, m. o. Mch. 16, '66.
Wood Thos. e. Mch. 17, 1865, died at hospital in Mo.
Watkins Wm. W. e. Mch. 21, '65, deserted Oct. 12, '65.
Whitney Advent, e. Mch. 17, m.o. Mch. 21, 1866.
Zachary Milton H. e. Mch. 12, 1865, m. o. Mch. 12, '66.
TWENTY-EIGHTH INF. CONSOLIDATED,
Company I.
Company I joined the Regiment April 15, 1865, at
Mobile, Alabama; June 3d were reviewed by Chief Jus-
tice Chase; July 2d embarked for Brazos Santiago,
Texas; arrived July 6; 7th marched to Clarksville;
Aug. 2d marched for Brownsvillle, arriving on ^d.
Lieut. Col. R. G. Morrison, 34th Indiana, commanding
Brigade; Major Gen. F. Steele, commanding District;
mustered out March 15, 1866.
Captain Thos. L. Dougherty, com. March 28, 1865.
Mustered out March 15, 1866.
First Lieutenant Chas. S. Woods, com. March 28, 1865.
Mustered out March 15, 1866.
Second Lieutenant Chas. R. Reynolds, com. March 28,
1865. Mustered out March 15, 1866.
First Sergeant L.B.Mapes, e.Mch. i, '65, m.o. Mch. i. '66.
SergeantJno.W.Boughman,e.Feb.28,'65,m.o.Feb,28,'66.
Sergeant Francis H. Wells, e.Mch.3,'65,m.o.Mch.3,'66.
Sergeant Fred He.iienway, e.Feb.27,'65,m.o.Feb 27, 66.
Sergeant Joel L. Ohaver.
CorporalHenryC. Twinning, e.Mch. 7,'6s, m.o. Mch. 7, '66.
Corporal Geo. K. Reed, e. March 4, '65, m.o. Mch. 4. '66.
Corporal L. Reynolds, e. Mch. 4, '65, m.o. Mch. 4, '66.
Corporal Barclay Kunkle, e. Feb.27.'65,m.o.Feb.27,'66.
Corporal M. Schutthies,e. March 5, '65, m.o. March 5, '66.
Corporal Isaac Faucett,e. March 4, '65. m.o. March 4, '66.
Corporal L. M. Sevier.
Musician C. D. Severns,e. March 4, '65, m. o. Mch. 4, '66.
Musician Henry R. Fuller, e. March 8,'65,m.o.Mch.8,'66.
PRIVATES.
Anderson Hiram, e. March i, 1865, m. o. March i, '66.
Boughland Aug. e. March 1, 1865, m. o. March i, '66.
Bahuke Henry, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866.
Blair N. e. March 4, 1865, m. 1 . March 4, 1866.
Black Wm. J. e. March 2, 1865, m. o. March 2, 1866.
Balflour Wm. e. March 5, 1865, m. o. March 5, 1866.
Baleman Theo. e. Feb. 24, 1865. m. o. Feb. 24, 1866.
Brown Thos. e. March 6, 1865, m. o. March 6, 1866.
Bailey W. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866.
Bill Jacob L. e. March 6, 1865, m. o. June 24, 1865.
Bailey Wm. G. e. March 21, 1865, m. o. March 4, '66.
Conover Albert, e. Feb. 23, 1S65, m. o. Feb. 23, 1866.
Carson Wm. e. Feb. 28, 1805, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866.
Davis Benj. R. e. March 5, 1865, m. o. March 5, 1866.
Dover Dewitt, e. March 12, 1865, died at Mobile, April
24, 1865.
Essex E. J. e. March. 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1S66.
Fries Adam, e. Feb. 25. 1865, m. o. Feb. 25, 1866.
Fisher Daniel, e. March 24. 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866.
Foster Isaac, e, March 6, 1865, m. o. Aug. i, 1865.
Hendel Samuel, e. March lo, 1865, m. o. Aug. 18, ,65.
Hendel David, e. March 10, 1865, m. o. March 10, '66.
Johnson Wm. N. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, '66.
Johnson Cris, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866.
Johnson Chas. M. e. March 4, 1865. m. o. March 4, 66.
Larson Bengt, e. March i, 1865, died at Brownsville,
1 exas, Oct. 9, 1865.
Lequott Wm. e. Mch. 6, '65, died at Mobile, July 7, '65.
McMicken Howard, e. Mch. 12, '65, m. o. Mch. 12, '66.
McMillen Jas. e. March 12, 1865, ra. o. March 12, 1866.
Mills John W. e. Feb. 24, 1865, m. o. Feb. 24, 1866.
Matteson Francis, e. March 3, 1865. m. o. Aug. 18, '65.
Mortell Chas. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Feb. 28. 1866.
McGrew Chas. e. Feb. 25, 1865, m. o. Feb. 25, 1866.
McCoy Walter, e. March 4, 1865, m. c. March 4, 1866.
Murry Uriah, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. Aug. 18, 1865
Miller Michael, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866.
McKay F. J. e. March 12, 1865, m. o March 12, 1866.
Ormson Chas. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866.
Oleson Matthias, e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866.
Pears Jno. e. Marcli 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866.
Peterson Peter, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866.
Pulen Eli, e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866.
Pennell Lewis M. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, '66.
Parker Chas. e. March 6, 1865, m. o. March 6, 1866.
Rottler Casper, e. March 3, 1865, m. o. March 3, 1866.
Reynolds Jas. D. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, '66.
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD.
250
Ripley H. C. e. March 5, 1865, m. o. June 24, 1865.
Reeves M. e. March 8, 1865, m. o. March 8, 1866.
Reeves A. J. e. March S, 1865, m. o. March 8, 1866.
Ripley U. L. e. March 5, 1865, m. o. March 5, 1866.
Sollemberger S. e. March 6, 1865, m. o. March 6, 1866.
Shanks F. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866.
Stickrod Jos. A. e. March 4, 1865, ni. o. March 3, i866.
Stakeman Jno. A. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. Mch. 4, ,66.
Sullivan Martin, e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. July 8, 1865.
Skippei Jno. P. e. Feb. 27, 1S65, m. o. Feb. 27, 1866.
Skipper Jas. L. e. March 4, 1865, died at Brownsville,
Te.'cas, Jan. 30, 1863.
Shirkey Wm. P. e. March 5, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1863.
Sedam Jas. e. March i, 1865, m. o. March i, 1866.
Smith Wm. B. e. March 7, 1865, m. o. March 7, 1866.
Tayne Wilson, e. March 5, 1865, m. o. March 5, 1866.
Taylor Samuel L. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, '66.
Thornton J. M. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4. 1866.
Vance Andrew, e. March 12. 1865, m. o. March 12, '66.
Wells Oscar F. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866.
Wright J. H. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Feb. 12, 1866.
Westberry L. H. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866.
Warman Enoch, e. March 4, 1865. m. o. Aug. 18, 1865.
Wells Jno. L. e. March 7, 1865, m. o. March 7, 1866.
Wood Hiram P. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Feb. 28, 1866.
Walker Wm. e. March 4, 1865, m. o. March 4, 1866.
FIFTY-FinST I. F. J.
The Fifty-first was organized at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Dec. 21, 1861, by Col. Gilbert W. Cumming. They
first moved to Kentucky, then to Missouri; was at battl-e of Farmington and siege of Corinth; was stationed at
Dec.Ttur, Ala., guarding railroad; was in the campaign against Bragg. The Fifty-first was in the thickest of the
fight at Stone River, losing heavily. It then moved to Bridgeport. Ala., into northern Georgia by hard marches,
which ended in their being hotly engaged in the battle of Chickamauga, where, of 204 engaged, they lost in
killed and wounded, ninety. They participated in battle of Mission Ridge, losing thirty out of 150 men engaged.
Moved to relief of Gen. Burnside at KnoxviUe. After veteran furlough the Fifty-first was in Gen. Sherm n's
celebrated march to Atlanta, and was engaged at Rock Face Ridge, Resaca, Dallas, Kennesaw Mountain (losing
fifty-four men killed and wounded). Peach free Creek, siege of Atlanta. During the campaign the Fifty-first lost
three officers, killed; four wounded, and 105 men killed and wounded. It then moved to Chattanooga, where 192
drafted men joined them. At Lynnville it met the enemy, losing twelve men, and at the battle of F'ranklin losing
fifty-two men killed and wounded, and ninety-eight take prisoners. Participated in the battle of Nashville. At
Nashville, ninety men, Co. I, joined the regiment. The Fifty-first moved to New Orleans, thence into Te,\as,
and mustered ov 'at Camp Invin, Texas, Sept. 25, 1865. Paid and dischaiged at Camp Butler, ll!., Oct. 15, 1865.
Company H.
Captain John T. Whitson, com. March i, 1862. Died
July 15, 1862.
Captain Chas. 3. Whitson, com. Second Lieutenant,
March i, 1862. Promoted Captain. July 15, 1862.
Resigned March 18, 1863.
First Lieutenant Osman L. Cole, e. Nov. 26, 1861. Pro.
Sergt., then Second Lieut., July 15, 1862. Pro.
First Lieut., Nov. 18, 1863. Honorably disd. (as
Second Lieut.) March 16, 1865.
Second Lieutenant Heniy C. Trent, e. Dec. 9, 1861.
Disd. June 15, 1864 (as Sergt.) Com. Second Lieut.
but not mustered.
PRIVATES.
Abbott Isaac e. Dec. 3, 1861, disd. Nov. 2, 1862.
Abbott A. J. e. Dec. 7, 1861, disd. April 7, 1862.
Allen Stephen J. e. Nov. 30, 1861, m. o. Sept. 25, '65,
was prisr.
Bowker Millard F. e. Dec. 11, 1861, m. o. Sept. 25, '65.
Bishop Wm. H. e. Nov. 30, '61, died at Chicago, Jan.
30, 1862.
Bunnell Calvin J. e. Dec. 5, 1861, m. o. Sept. 25, 1865.
Curtis Edwin P. e. Dec. 13, 1861, disd. April 7, 1862.
Case Jno. e. Dec. 21, i86t, m. o. Feb. 27, 1865.
Day J . W. e. Dec. 12, 1861, m. o. Jan. 12, '65, Sergt.
Dunn Geo. e. Dec. 16, '61, died at Cerinth, July 18, '62.
Franks E. H. e. Dec. 11, 1861.
Genung Lewis, e. Dec. 5, 1861, m. o. June 13, '65, Sergt.
Gibson H. T. e. Dec. 18, 1861.
Golden Benj. e. Dec. 9, 1861, m. o. Sept. 25, '65, Corpl.
Glunt Benj. F. e. Dec. 4, 1861, disd. Sept. 23, 1862.
Johnson Ebenezer, e. Jan. 8, 1862, disd. April 7, 1866,
worthlessness,
Jack Ale.x. N. e. Dec. 4, 1861, m. o. Feb. 28, 1865.
Kelly Daniel, e. Dec. 30, 1861, disd. April 7, 1862.
Lansdown Kiser A. e. Dec. 6, 1861, died at Nashville,
June 4, 1865, wds.
Mee Wm. H. e. Dec. 10, 1861, died at Andersonville
prison Aug. 20, 1864; No. of grave, 6,266.
Miller Jeriy, e. Dec. to, 1861.
Metzas M. R. e. Dec. 7, 1861.
Nicholson Wm. F. e. Dec. 4, '61, m. o. Sept. 25, '65
as Corpl.
Phillis Hugh,e. Deo. 10, 1861, disd. Aug. 18, 1864.
Reed D. U. e. Dec. 4, 1861, m. o. Feb. 28, 1865, Sergt.
Ramsey Thomas, e. Dec. 12, 1861, trans, to Veteran
Reserve Corps, Aug., 1864.
Rowland Rjbt. e. Dec. 6, '61, m. o. Feb. 28, '65, Sergt.
Rotliff Jno. e. Dec. 7, 1861, died or disd. Nov. 5, 1862.
Sturdevan Chas. e. Dec. 8, 1861, disd. April 7, 1862.
Sheppard Jas. e. Dec. 12, 1861.
Spaid Geo. e. Dec. 16, 1861.
Stilrdivan Geo. e. Dec. 19, 1861.
Vanderburg H. e. Dec. 10, 1861.
White Wm. F. e. Dec. 9, 1861.
SIXTY-FIFTH I, F. I.
Better known as Scotch Regiment, was organized at Camp Douglas, 111., by Col. Daniel Cameron, Jr., and
mustered into service May i, 1862. It was first ordered to Martinsburg, Va. When Col. Miles ingloriously sur-
rendered Harper's Ferry, the Sixty-fifth became prisoners. It was next day parolled and sent to Chicago. After
being exchanged they joined Gen. Burnsides' command in Kentucky. Was in the siege of KnoxviUe. It was in
Sherman's march on Atlanta, and participated in several severe engagements. The Scotch Regiment lost heavily
at the battle of Columbia, and afterward at the battle of Franklin. The Sixty-fifth moved by boat to Cincinnati
and rail to Washington and Annapolis, and thence to Wilmington, N. C. It was in a number of small engage-
ments in that vicinity until Johnson's surrender. Was mustered out July 13, 1865. and secured final pay and dis-
charge at Chicago, July 26, 1865.
Company B.
Captain Robt. S. Montgomery, com. March 12, 1862.
Term expired Nov. 15, 1865.
First Lieutenant Jas. W. Ballard, com. Feb. 13, 1862.
Resigned March 31, 1863.
First Lieutenant Henry H. Jones, com. Second Lieu-
tenant, March 15, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant,
April I, 1863. Term expired April 18, 1865.
First Sergeant Alex. V. Ekstrom, e. Feb. 10, 1862. Pro.
First Lieut. Co. G.
Sergt. James Bardwell, e. Feb. 19, 1862, kid. at Colum-
bia, Tenn., Nov. 26, 1864.
Corporal David Jones, e. Feb. i, '62, m. o. July 13, '65,
251
ROCK ISLAXD COtJNTT WAR RECORD.
PRIVATES.
Ballard Jno. H. e. Feb. i, 1862, m. o. July 13, 1865.
Brown Henry, e. March 4, 1862. head shaved and
drummed out of Camp Douglas, 111., June 30, 1862.
Craig Alex. e. March 8, 1862, m. o. April 18, 1865.
Cathcart Geo. S. e. Feb. 21, 1862, trans, to Co. B, m. o.
luly 13, 1865.
Craft Eli R. e. March 8, 1864, disd. Oct. 31. '62, disab.
Dean Joel, e. Feb. 12, 1862, died at Camp Douglas, 111.
Drake Henry, e. Feb. 24, 1862, m. o. July 13, 1865.
Greanstead Wm. H. H. e. Feb. i, '62, m. o. July 13, '65.
Graham Smith, e. Feb. 12, 1862.
Goolsby Wm. H. H. e. Feb. 21, 1862, died at Camp
Douglas, 111., April 7, 1862.
Jones Eli, e. Feb. 8, 1862, deserted in 1862.
Jenkins Henry, e. Feb. 21, 1862, died at Kingston, Ga.,
July 20, 1864, wds.
Jones A. A. e. Feb. 11, 1862, m. o. April 18. '65, Corpl.
Kell David, e. Feb. 6, 1862, m. o. April 18, 1865.
Klinkefuss R. e. Feb. 12, 1862, disd. Oct. 31, '62, disab.
Moore Wm. S. e. Jan. 30, '62, disd. Oct. 31, '62, disab.
Montgon ery James, e. Mch. 8, '62, disd. Sept. 30, '62.
Monroe Geo. e. Feb. 21, 1862, re-enlisted as veteran,
m. o. July 13, 1865.
McLaughlin Jos. e. Feb. 8, 1862, trans, to Co. K, April
I, 1863.
Nourse Wm. e. Jan. 25, 1862, died at Camp Douglas,
April I, 1862.
Patterson M. F. e. April 10, 1862, m. o. April 18, 1865.
Roe Daniel, e. Feb. 12, 1862, deserted Dec. i, 1862.
Spencer M. V. e. Feb. 20, 1862, absent with leave at
m. o. of regt.
Stout Jno. e. Feb. 6, 1862, <^ied at Camp Douglas, Mch.
22, 1862.
Shaugnessy Jas. e. Feb. 21, 1862. m. o. July 13, 1865.
Tarr Colwell, e. April 12. 1862, deserted at Camp Doug-
las, 111.
Van Meter L. S. e. March 11, 1862, died at Martins-
burg, Va., Sept. 6, 1862.
West P. B. e. Feb. i, 1862, disd. Aug. 16, '62, disab.
Webb Wm. e. Feb. 7, 1862, m. o. July 13, 1865.
Walton Z. e. Feb. 12, 1862, m. o. July 13, 1865.
RECRUITS.
Brown Simeon, e. Jan. 14, 1863, m. o. July 13, 1865.
Cole Jno. e. June 10, 1862, deserted.
Charles Chas. e. June 4, 1862, in. o. June 5, 1865.
Delosier Jas. C. e. Jan. 16, 1863, m. o. July 13, 1865.
Jones Jason J. e. Jan. 14, 1S63, m. o. July 13, 1865.
Modre Andrew J. e. May 29, 1862, m. o. June i, 1865.
Wilhite Chas. e. June 10, 1862, m. o. June 12, 1865.
Company D.
Wagoner Wm. Powell, e. April 5, 1862, disd. Oct. 15,
1862, disab.
Crosby Jno. J. e. April 7, '62, disd. Aug. 24, '62, disab.
Drew Albert W. e. April 7, 1862, m. o. April, 1865.
Company G.
Fisher Jno. e. Jan. 14, 1863, absent sick at m. o. of regt.
Shattuck Isaac, Jr., e. Jan. 4, 1863, m. o. July;i3, '65.
Shattuck Isaac, Sr., e. Jan. 4. 1863. deserted April, '63.
Schneider John, e. Jan. 10, 1863, deserted Aug., 1863.
SIXTY-SIXTH I. V. I,
This Regiment was organized at Benton Barracks, Missouri, by John W. Birge, September, 1861, with eight
companies. December 5th, B. S. Compton brought the ninth company, and was elected Colonel, with Birge as
Lieutenant Colonel. Until this time it was known as "Birge's Sharp Shooters." but after this as "Western Sharp
Shooters." It was mustered as Fourteenth Missouri Infantry. It first did active duty in Missouri. The Sixty-
sixth played a very important part in the battle of Fort Donelson, in picking off the rebel gunners so thoroughly
that they found it almost impossible to keep their gunners at their places, so sure were they of being hit by the
"Yankee Sharp Shooters." The Sixty-sixth A-as in the battle of Shiloh, seige of Corinth, and battle of Corinth.
It was here armed with Spencer's si.xteen-shooting revolving rifles, which made them as formidable in the lace of
an enemy as an ordinarj' brigade. It was in many small engagements in the vicinity of Corinth. Marched into
Tennessee, and was stationed at Pulaski. Was on Sherman s march to the Atlantic, and participated in many
engagements. Marched with Sherman to Savannah, and through the CaroHnas to Washington, and thence to
Louisville, Ky., where it was mustered out, July 7, 1865. The men and officers of this notable regiment were
from Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan, about equally, with a few from Wisconsin and Marj'land.
Company B.
Elsinger Geo. H. e. Feb. 21, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Hocffner. e. Feb. 21, 1864 m. o. July 7, 1865.
Ross Chas. Feb. 4, 1864, m. o. June 28, '65, prisn'rwar.
Spuhumier Jacob, e. Feb. 21, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Company C.
Captain Ensign Conklin, com. Nov. 9, 1861. Term
expired September 8, 1864.
Captain Frank A. Hartzel, e. as First Sergt. Sept. 11,
1861. Promoted Second Lieut. April 30, 1862. Pro-
moted Captain, Sept. 8, 1864. Mustered out (as
Second Lieut.) Feb. 3, 1865.
PRIVATES.
Anderson C. P. e. Jan. 4, 1864, m. o. July 6, 1865.
Amsbaugh E. A. e. Sept. 11, x852, m.o. June 19, 1865.
Beck Jno. P. e. Feb. 22, 1864, m.o. July 7, 1865.
Baughman S. e. Sept. i, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Brown Wm. A. e. Sept. 12, 1865, m. o. June 19, 1865.
Cewe Jacob, c. Feb. 21,' 64, absent sick at m. o. of regt.
Case Loyal L. e. Oct. 11, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Case M. C. e. Nov. 25, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Devinney Wm. e. Aug. 30, 1862. m. o. June 20, 1865.
Enburg Abram, e. Feb. 15, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Gitchell Alonzo, e. Sept. 15, 1862, kid at Connth, Miss..
Oct. 4, 1862.
Gilles Hult, e. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865 as Cor-
poral.
Grustfson Chay. e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Griffith Jas. A. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Griffith Benj. F. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Gamble Wm. J. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Heck Isaiah G. e. Oct. 6, '64, absent sick since enlistm't,
Henderson Geo. S. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Hartzell Jas. G. e. Sept. 11, 1S62, m. o. June 19, 1865,
as Sergeant.
Hartzell A. e. Aug. 30, 1862, prmt. Chaplain.
Hartzell C. K. e. Aug. 30, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Johnson J. C. e. Feb. 19, 1S64, m. o. July 7, 1S65.
Lawson C. J. e. Feb. 19, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Moffett Jas. e. Sept. i, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Mullen Daniel, e. Aug. 30, '62, disd Mch 17, '63, disab.
Nelson Jno. A. e. Feb. 15. 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865, as
Corporal.
Pershing Jos. F. e. Oct. 4, 1862, m. o, June 19, 1865.
Peterson Erin A. e. Feb. 15, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Peterson Jonas, e. Feb. 15, 1864. m. o. July 7, 1865.
Rake Hiram e. Sept. 20, 1861, re-enlisted as Veteran,
m. o. July 7, 1865.
Roseberry Jas. L. e. Oct. 5, '61, prmt. Hospital Stew'd.
Turner S. C. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1S65.
Wood Ephraim, e. Feb. 21, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Westburg Peter, e. Feb, 10, 1864, m, o. July 7, 1865.
Willis E. L. e. Oct. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Zigler Chas. J. e. Oct. 6, 1864, rejected' by the Board.
ROCK ISLAND COITNTT WAR KECOKD.
251
SIXTY-NINTH Z. F. I,
The Adjutant General's Reports do not give a sketch of the Sixty-ninth Regiment.
Company F.
Captain Frazer Wilson, com. June 14, 1862. Mustered
out.
First Lieutenant Ezra M. Beardsley, com. June 14,
1862. Mustered out.
Second Lieutenant Geo. Schermerhorn, com. June 14,
1862. Mustered out.
First Sergt. Geo. E. Jourdan, e. June 4, 62, m. o. Oct.
6, 1862.
Sergt. Jno. W. Wunel, e. June 4, '62, died Aug. 17, '62.
Sergt. David Kelso, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Corpl. Jas. Don, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Corpl. Chas. Knight, . June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Corpl. Jas. M. Norris, o. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, '62.
Corp. Elliott Hunter, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, '62.
Cook, Jno. H. Williams.
Musician Wm. Cobb, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, '62.
Musician Harvey Fuller, e. June 4, '62, m. o. Oc . 6, '62.
Ward Master Aug. Ellis, e. June 4, '62, ni. o. Oct. 6, '62.
PRIVATES.
Brace Geo. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
BoUman Geo. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Bishop Jno. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct 6, 1862.
Craib \V. E. ■. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Crampton S. S. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Elliott N. G. e. June 4, 1862, m, o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Erritt Robt. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Griffin Asbury, e. June 15, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Grant Wm. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Holbngreen Bent. e. June 4, 1862, died Sept. 2, 1862.
Hunter N. G. e. June 4, 18';=, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Hetrick Thos. e. June 4, 1862, deserted July 30, 1862.
Jones Ephraim, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Jackson H. W. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Kelso Jno. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Kay Walter, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
McLaughlin Jas. B. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
McClintick h. C. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
McCausland D. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
McCloskey Ewd. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Marcy Frank, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Matthias J. F. e. June 4, 1862.
Ostrander Jacob, e. June 4, 1862.
Peterson W. A. e. June 4, 18^2, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Peterson Henry, e. June 4, i86i, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Payne R. S. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Peterson Jonas, e. June 4, 1862, ni. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Price Root. Ij. e. June 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Rojb Daniel, e. June 4, 1862, trans.
Slagle Chris, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Smedley Jas. L. e. June 4, 1862, prmt. and trans.
Savil Benj. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6. 1862.
Tigie Thos. e. June 4. 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Tracy M. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Thompson Jno. e. June 4, 1862. m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Wood Beder, e. Jiuie 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
Wilcox Samuel, e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 6, 1862.
SJEVENTY-FinST (3 months,)
« Company D.
First Lieutenant Jas. L. Smedley, com. July 26,1862.
Mustered out.
First Sergt. John H. Wilmans, e. June 26, 1862.
Sergt. Sanford R. Whitney, e. July i, 1862.
Corpl. Gilbert C. Bower, e. July i, 1862.
Corpl. Jas. T. Hutton, e. July 4, 1862.
Corpl. Jas. W. Crawford, e. June 6, 1862.
PRIVATES.
Anderson Nels, e. June 26, 1862.
Blair Jos. e. July 6, 1862.
Day Hutchinson, e. July i, 1862.
Fitzpatrick F. B. e. June 28, 1862.
Giben Wm. e. July 5, 1S62.
Gillen Robt. e. July 5, 1862.
H..yina.,cr Morris, e. July i, 1862.
Johnson Aug. e. June 28, 1862.
Kelley Daniel, e. July 4, 1862.
Ohlivler John, e. July 28, 1862.
Wilson John, e. July 5, 1862.
Woodin Jas. e. June 28, 1862.
EIGHTY-NINTH I. F. I.
The " Rail Poad Regiment" was organized by the railroad companies of Illinois, at Chicago, in August, 1862.
Captain John Christopher, Sixteenth United States Infantry, was appomted Colonel, and Charles T. Hotchkiss
Lieutenant Colonel. It was mustered into United States' service August 27th.
CHRONOLOGICAL RECORD OK ENGAGEMENTS
CASUALTIES.
In 1863, 440 recruits were added to the Regiment, making a total borne on the rolls of 1,403. The Regiment
left in the field 202 recruits, (transferred to the Fifty-ninth Illinois Veteran Volunteers,) and mustered out on its
rolls 381 men, of the rank and file, leaving 820 men killed in action, died from wounds, or discharged on account of
disability contracted in the service. The principal losses were at the battles of Stone River, killed, wounded and
prisoners, 142 ; Liberty Gap, 13 ; Chickamauga, 109 ; Mission Ridge, 35 ; Atlanta, 2n; Nashville, 39. ,_
252
ROCK ISLAND COITNTT WAK RECORD
Lieutenant Colonel Wm. D. Williams, com. Captain Co. F, Aug. 23, 1S62.
moted Lieutenant Colonel Sept. 20, 1863. Mustered out June 10, 1865.
Promoted Major Jan. 7, 1863. Pro-
Company A.
Chapron Chas. e. Aug. 14, '63, trans. Fifty-ninth 111.
Inf., died Aug. 22, '65.
Noble Jas. e. Aug. 12, 1863, deserted Oct. 1863.
Company C.
Gilligan Jos. e. Oct. 31, '63, desert'd from Si-vty-fifth
111., returned.
Company E.
Washington Geo. e. Dec. 22, 1863, desert'd July 10, 65.
Company F.
Captain Ebenezer T.Wells, com. First Lieutenant Aug.
23,1862. Promoted Captain Jan. 7, 1863. Promoted
by President. Resigned Aug. 24, 1864.
Captain Laertes F. Dimick, com. Second Lieutenant
Aug. 23, 1802. Promoted First Lieutenant Jan. 7,
1863. Promoted Captain March i, 1864. Resigned
Sept 21, 1864.
Captain Jas. K. Coop, e. as Firrt Sergeant July 22,
1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant Jan. 7, 1863.
Promoted First Lieutenant March i, 1864. P.o-
moted Captain Sept. 21, 1864. Mustered out June
10, 1865.
First Lieutenant Chas. J. Arenschield, e. as Sergeant
Aug. 6, 1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant March
I, 1864. Promoted First Lieutenant Sept. 21, 1864.
Mustered out June 10, 1865.
Sergt. Jerrie L. Prescott, e. July 10, '62, died Jan. 28,
'63, wds.
Sergt. Jos. B. Cushman, e. Aug. 4, '62, disd. Sept. i,
'63, disab.
Sergt. Wm. Dunlap, e. July 28, '62, died at Bell's Tav-
ern, Ky.. Nov. 3, '62.
Corpl. Wm. McDaniel, e. Aug, 11, '62, First Sergt, died
Louisville June 21, '63.
Corpl. Jason Wallace, e. Aug. 7, '62, m. o. June 10, '65.
Corpl. Layton C. Brace, e. Aug. i, '62, disd. Jan. 30,
'63, disab.
Corpl. Jas. Johnson, e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. Jum. 10, '65,
as First Sergt.
Corpl. J. W. Dudley, e. Aug. 4, '62, died Anderson-
ville Prison, July 10, '64.
Corpl. Jno. H. HufF, e. Aug. 4, '62, No. of grave, 3123.
Corpl. Wm. I. Fitzgerald, e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. May
18, '65.
Musician Walter Hufl",e. Aug. 4, '62, m.o. June 10, '65.
Musician Melancthon E. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 10,
'65, as private.
PRIVATES.
Austin John W. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865.
Austin Wm. e. Aug. 5, '62, trans. V. R. C. Sept. 4, '64.
Anderson Nels, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865.
Albretson Garrett,e.Aug.6, '62, trans. V. R.C.Apr. 6, '64.
Arculanius H. e. Aug. 7, '62, kid. at Chicamauga,
Sept. 19, '63.
Anderson Jas. S. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 18, 1865.
Bigelow Jno. C. e. July 25, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav.
Oct. 25, '62.
Bailey Andrew, e. Aug. 4, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav.
Oct. 25, '62.
Bailey I'hos. e. Aug. 15, '62, trans. First. U. S, Cav. Oct.
25, '62.
Bridgeford Ira, e. Aug. 4, '62, disd. Apr. 3, '63, wds.
Bowser Jas. e. Aug. g, '62, died Andersonvdle Prison
Aug. 4, '64.
Babbitt Jos. H. e. Aug. 11, 1861, m. o. June 10, 1865.
Beaver M.S.e.Aug.12, '62, kid. Stone River Dec. 31, '62.
Burgh John I), e. Aug. 13, '62, trans, to First U. S.
Cav. Oct. 25, '62.
Chamberlain Wm. e. July 22, '62, m. o. June 10, ,65.
Cook Burton H. e. July 31, '62, disd. Mch. 16, '65, wds.
Conch Henry, e. Aug. 15, '62, died Jan. 22, '63, wds.
Cooper Chas. e. Aug. 7, '62, m. o. June 10, 65.
Cushman Stephen D. e. Aug. 8, '62, m.o. June 10, '65.
Collier Jas. e. Aug. 9, '62, trans, to Fifty-ninth 111. Inf.
Cox W. R. e. Aug. II, '62, died at Annapolis, Md.,
March 6, '63.
Doxsee Isaac, e. July 26, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav.
Oct. 25, '62.
Davis Thos. e. Aug. 6, 1862, deserted Oct. 25, 1862.
Dorsee J. F. e. Aug. 6, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. Oct.
25, '62.
Dryer Henry, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m.o. June 10, 1865.
Edgerton John, e. Aug. 12, '62, trans. Invalid Corps
Sept. 7, '63.
Edalman Conrad, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865.
Fitch H. R. e. Aug. 8, 1862, disd. July 27, 1863, wds.
Grange Jas. e. July 25, 1862, deserted Oct. 25, 1862,
Goyer Jos. e. Aus. 6, 1862, disd. April 28, 1863, wds.
Guest Wm. e. Aug. 7, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav. Oct.
'25, 1862.
Golden Wm. e. Aug, 7, '62. disd. March 31, '63, disab.
Gilmore Jas. B. 3. Aug. 4, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav.
Oct. 25, 1862.
Huntley Russell, e. Aug. 2, '62, died Andersonville
Prison Aug. 18, '64.
Knox Curtiss B. e July 26, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865.
Kelley Reuben L. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 10, 1865.
Kelly Peter, e. Aug. 5, '62, disd. July 23, '63, disab.
Lawson Benj. F. e. Aug. 2, '62, m. o. June xo, '65, as
Corpl. wds.
Lally Thos. e. Aug. 13, '62, trans, to Eng. Corps Sept.
21, '64.
Merrill F. S. e. July 26, '62, Sergt. died Andersonville
Prison June 29, '64.
Monhor Peter, e. July 31, 1862, deserted Oct. 29, 1862.
Murray John, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 22, '65, was
prisoner.
Meeks Owen, e. Aug. 9, '62, trans. U.S. Cav. Oct. 25, '62.
McDaniels Wm. W. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 10, '65.
Murley Wm. M. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865.
Montgomery Jas. M. e. July 24, '62, disd. May 24, '63,
to accept Second Lieut' cy in Sixty-fifth 111. Inf.
Nelson Eric, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. June ic. 1865.
Olsen Geo. e. July 31, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865.
O'Mara Michael, e. Aug. 8, '62, died at Nashville, Dec.
16, '64, wds.
O'Mara John, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865.
O'Mara Stephen, e. Aug. 14, '62, deserted Oct. 30, '62.
Perkins Jas. e. Aug. i, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865.
Peterson Andrew, e. Aug. 4, '62, died at Danville, Va.,
Feb. 21, '64, while prisoner of war.
Piatt Jacob, e. Aug. g, '62, absent sick at m.o. of Regt.
Rooney John, e. July 28, '62, absent sick at m.o.of Regt.
Richards Jas. C. e.Aug. g, '62, trans. Eng. Corps Sept.
21, '64.
Schroeder Herman, e. July 31, '62, died Nov.ii,'64,wds.
Smith Geo. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865.
Smith Thompson, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 10, '65, as
Corpl.
Smith Maniel, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865.
Smith Thomas, e. July 29, '62, trans. Eighth U. S.
Inf. Oct. 27, '62.
Smith Jacob, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865.
Stanley Win. e. Aug. 7, '62, died at Murfreesboro Oct.
20, '63, wds.
Stanley M. G. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865.
Sayre M. F. e. Aug. 15, '62, trans. U. S. Cav. Oct. 25, '62.
Somors Oliver P. e. Aug. 15, '62, trans. U. S. Cav.
Oct. 25, '62.
Tobin Richard, e. Aug. 19, 1862, deserted Oct. 25, 1862.
Turner Isaac, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865.
Thews Thos. I. e. Aug. 9, '62, trans. First U. S. Cav.
Oct. 25, '62.
Wilcox Jerome, e. July 25, 1862, m. o. June 10, 1865.
Williams John I. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 10, 65, as
Corpl. ,
Williams John E. R. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o.June 10, 65.
Wells S. R. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. June. 10, 1865.
Welsh Dennis, e. Aug. 14, 1862, ni. o. June 10, 1865.
Weaver Addison, e. Aug. 14, '62, died Richmond, Va.,
Feb. 14, '63, while prisoner.
Williams Isaac, e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 10, '65,Sergt.
Worthey Wm. e. July 19, 1862, deserted Oct. 25, 1862.
Taylor Samuel, e. Aug. 27, '63, trans, to Fifty-ninth
111. Inf. ^., . ,
Weaver Easton, e. Aug. 27, '63, trans, to 1- ifty-nintti
III. Inf.
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAK EECOED.
253
THIBTY-SBVENTBi I, F. J.
[For History see page 248.]
Company A.
Captain Jno. A. Jordan, c^-m. Aug. 14, 1861. Resigned
Dec. 31, 1861.
Captain Henry Curtis, Jr., com. First Lieutenant Aug.
14, 1861. Promoted Captain, Dec. 31, i86i. Re-
signed July 20, 1862.
Captain Chas. W. Hawes, com. Second Lieutenant
Aug. 14, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant, Dec.
31,1861. Promoted Captain, July 20, 1862. Pro-
moted by President.
First Lieutenant Andrew B Steele, e. as Corporal, Aug.
14, 1861. Re-enlisted as Veteran, Feb. 10, 1864.
Promoted Second Lieutenant, April 23, 1864. Pro-
moted First Lieutenant, May 15, 1866. Mustered
out as Sergeant, May 15, 1866.
Second Lieutenant \Vm. H. Bigelow, e. as Sergeant,
Aug. 14, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant, July
20, 1862. Resigned Oct. ig, 1863.
Sergeant Jos. Gravenhorst, e. Aug. 14, 1861. Trans-
fi-rred to corps d'Afrique, Sept. 21, 1863.
Corporal Jas. Simpson, e. Aug. 14, 1861, kid. at Lee-
town, Ark., March 7, 1862.
Corporal Wm. W. Philleo, e. Aug. 14, 1861, trans, to
corps d'Afrique, Sept. 21, 1863.
Corporal Morris J.Henick, e. Aug. I4,'6i,m. o. Oct. 4, '64.
Corporal Theo. J. Stevens, e. Aug. 14, 1861.
Corporal Rich. Turpine, e. Aug. 14, 1861, deserted
' Dec. 6, 1863.
Corporal Henry Heitahrends, e. Aug. 14, 1861, re-en-
listed as Vet.; m. o. May 15, 1866, as Sergt.
Musician E. DeForrest Folsom, e. Aug. 14, 1961.
PRIVATES.
Armstrong Archibald, e. Aug. 14, '61, m. o. Sept. 29, '64.
Ahlstrom A. P. E. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864.
Armpnest Jno. e. March 31, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866.
Clelland Jas. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 9, 1865.
Disney Horace, e. Aug. 14, 1861, absent, wounded, at
m. o. of Regt.
Disney Barney J. e. Aug. 14, 1861, disd. July 12, 1862.
Fox Frank B. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866.
Fox F. B. e. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866.
Kitzpatrick Benj. e. Nov. 19, 1862, m. o. Nov. ig, 1865
Griffin Robt. e. March 31, 1864, died at Mobile, May
28, 1865.
Gregg James, e. Aug. 14, 1861, died at CarroUton, La.,
Oct. 6, 1863.
Hunter Andrew, e. Aug. 14, 1861, kid. by mob Feb.
II. 1866.
Hornit David, e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866, as
Sergt.
Kendall Arthur R. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. 0. May 15, ^66.
Kennedy )no. e. Aug. 14, 1861.
Kunkle Jno. e. Aug 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, '66, Corpl.
Kelly Thos. W. e. Aug. 14, i86i, m. u. May 15, 1866,
as Sergt.
Kay Walion, e. March 31, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866.
Lawson Emery, e. Aug. 14, 1861, died atCassville, Mo.,
July 8, 1862.
Murphy Thos. J. e. Aug. 14, 1861, died at Cassville,
Mo., April 9, 1862.
McAfee A. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864.
Mills Wm. H. e. Aug. 14, 1861.
Mc.VIeekin Andrew, e. Aug. 30, '62, m. o. June 12, 65.
Meyer Anthony L. e. Oct, 23, 1862, m. o. Oct. 26, '65.
Palmer Isaac R. e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4. 1864,
as Corpl.
Picket Horace, e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866.
Pickett GfO. B. e. May 27, 1862.
Ransom Madison, e. Aug. 14, 1S61, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864.
Rosette Theo. e. Aug. 14, '61, disd. Oct. 20, '63, disab.
Schwinan Peter, e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864.
Smith Jas. e. Aug. 14, i86i, died at St. Louis, Jan. 26,
1862.
Smith Robt. e. Aug. 14, 1861.
Steele A. B. e. Feb. 10, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866, as
First Sergt.
Thompson F. W. e. Aug. 14, 1861.
West Wm. F. e. Aug. 14, 1861.
Williams L K. e. Aug. 14, 1861, died at Cassville, Mo.,
March 20, 1862, wds.
Webb Austin, e. Aug. 14, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4, 1864.
Whitsel J. C. e. Aug. 14, 1S61, kid. at Pea Ridge,
March 7, 1862.
Comrany F.
V
Widmer Jno. e. Feb. 20, 1864, m. o. May 15, 1866.
Company H.
Resigned
Captain Jno. B. Frick, com. Aug. 12, iS6t.
Feb. 8, 1862.
First Lieutenant Jos. Eaton, com. Second Lieutenant,
Aug. 12, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant, Feb. 8,
1862. Killed in action at Chalk Bluff, Mo.
Corporal A. A. Stillman, e. Aug. 25, 1861, m. o. Oct.
4, 1864, as private.
Corporal Jno. McCain, e. Aug. 15, 1861, disd. Dec. 31,
1563, to enlist in U. S. An.
Corporal Jas. W. Smith, e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. Oct. 4,
1564, as Sergt.
102d I. V, I.
The i02d Infantry was organized at Knoxville, 111., by Col. William McMurtry, and mustered into U. S. ser-
vice Sept. I, 1S62. It first moved into Tennessee, thence into Alaban a, and back into Tennessee. It was in the
Atl.intacampiign It was engaged at Resaca, losing three killed and nineteen wounded. At Camp Creek, the
io2d captured a battery from the enemy, losing eighteen killed, six mortally wounded, and seventy wounded. At
Burnt Hickory, loss, four killed and fourteen wounded. Suffered losses also at Big Shanty and Peach Tree Creek.
Was in Sherman's march to the sea and through the Carolinas. Was engaged at Averysboro, losing tsvo killed,
nineteen w unded. Was at Ra'eigh when Johnson surrendered. Mustered out June 6, 1865. Received final pay
and discharge at Chicago, June 14, 1865.
Company C.
Second Lieutenant Byron Jordan, e. as Sergeant, Aug.
5. 1862. Promoted First Sergeant, then Second
Lieutenant, April 8, '63. Mustered out June 6, "65.
Sergt. Geo. W. Mien, e. Aug. 5, 1862, died at Gallatin,
Tenn.,Mav 7, 1863.
Corpl. Rodney C. Maning, e. Aug. 5, 1862, disd. Sept.
12, 1864. as Sergt. disab.
Corpl. Henry Bridgford, e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. June 6,
1865, ai Sergt.
PRIVATES.
Jordan Myron, e. Aug. 5, 1862, disd. Jan. 16, '63, disab.
Ilamor Nathaniel, e. Aug. o, '6a, m.o. June 6, '65.
Piersol Jos. M. e. Aug. 15, 62, m. o. June 6, '65.
South Thomas B. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Gallatin,
Tenn., Jan. 4, 1863.
Sp'vey Jas. e. Aug. 8, '62, disd. April 9, 1863, di^ab.
Trego Geo. e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. June 24, '64, as Corpl.
as pris. war.
Wallace William E. e. Aug. 7, 1862, absent sick at m. o.
of regt.
Bartlett S. A. e. Oct. 4, '64, trans, to Co. H i6th 111. Inf.
Bahringer Geo. e. Oct. 4, '64. disd. May 24, '65, disab.
Jordan Edwin T. e. Oct. 4, '64, trar.s. to Co. H. i6th
111. Inf.
Jordan G. A. e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans. Co. H i6th 111. Inf.
Long Wm. J.
McKay Alex. e.Oct. 4, 1I64, trans. Co. H i6th III. Inf.
McGill Wm. e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans. Co. H i6th 111. Inf.
254
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAK RECORD.
126t1i I. V, I.
The One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Infantry, Illinois Volunteers, was organized at Alton, Illinois, by Colonel
Jonathan Richmond, and mustered in, September 4, 1862. Moved November 20th to Columbus, and thence to
Bolivar, Tennessee. On the 28th, moved to l,agrange. On December 19th, six companies marched to Jackson,
Tennessee, to re-enforce that place, and afterwards moved to Humboldt, where they were joined by the remaining
four companies, January 20, 1863. On the 25th of March, moved to Jacks- n. and was assigned to Second Brigade,
Colonel James M. True commanding; Second Division, Brigadier General Nathan Kimball commanding; Six-
teenth Army Corps, Major General Hurlbut commanding. Moved by rail to Memphis, and embarked for Vicks-
burg, landing at Haines' Bluff, June 2d. Embarked for Helana, Arkansas, July 24th. M..rched with General
Steele's army, participating in the capture of Little Rock, September loth. Marched to Duvall's Bluff, October
24, 1863, and Colonel Richmond was assigned to the command of the post. On August 19. 1S64, marched 7n'a
Little Rock to Pine Bluff, Arkansas. February 12, 1865, moved to mouth of White River. Returned to Pine
Bluff, June 4th, and July 12, 1865, was mustered out. The Regiment articipated in the seige of Vicksburg. Six
companies engaged in .skirmish line near Humboldt, Tennessee; December 21, 1862, in the capture of Little Rock,
Arkansas, and in the fight at Clarendon, Arkansas, June 26, 1864.
Colonel Lucius W. Beal, com. Captain Co. E, Sept, 4, 1862. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel Aug. 12, 1864. Pro-
moted Colonel May 11, 1865. Mustered out (as Lieutenant Colonel) July 12, 1865.
Lieutenant Colonel Ezra M. Beardsley, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Resigned Aug. 12, 1S64.
Major Wm. W. Wilshire, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Resigned July 16, 1864.
Major John Morris, com. Captain Co. I, Sept. 4, 1862. Promoted Major July 16, 1864. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
Quarter Master Jacob H. Mechling, e. Aug. 12, 1862. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
Hospital Steward F. L. Peiro, e. Aug. 20, 1862. Promoted Assistant Surgeon 3d Ark. Cav. March 20, 1864.
Principal Musician John Orr, e. Aug. 18, 1862. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
Company B.
Captain Henry D. Cline, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Died
June 21, 1863.
Captain Jacob L. Markle, e. as First Sergeant Aug. 11,
1862, com. Captain, but not mustered. Died at
Edgington, 111., Nov. 11, 1863.
Captain Brooks R. Hamilton com. as Second Lieuten-
ant Co. I, Sept. 4, 1862. Promoted C ptain Feb.
I. 1864. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
First Lieutenant Isaac D. Cox com. Second Lieutenant
Sept. 4, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant Jan. 4,
1864. Died June 7, 1865.
Sergt. Jas. R. Underwood, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July
12, 1865, as private.
Sergt. Geo. W. Rodgers, e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12,
1865.
Sergt, Jas. F. Morris, e. Aug. 11,1862, First Sergt, died
at Memphis, Sept. 5, 1863.
Corpl. Nat. Tucker, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865
as private.
Corpl. Chas. E. Dunlap, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July
12, 1865, as Sergt.
Corpl. Chas. K.. Oberheart, e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at
Pine Bluff, Ark., Nov. i, 1864.
Corpl. Wesley Webster, e. Aug. 11, 1S62, disd. Dec. 6,
1863, disab.
Corpl Jos. E. Eby, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Corpl. Wm. S. Drury, e. Aug. 11, 1862, kid. atDuvall s
Bluff, Ark., Nov. 25, 1863.
Corpl. H. R. McGrew, e. Aug. 11, 1S62, disd. June 25,
1864 as Sergt, disab.
Musician Wm. P. Gregg, e. Aug. 11, 1862, died Duvall's
Bluff, Ark. Dec. 24, 1863.
Musician Wm. Tucker, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12,
1865 as private.
Wagoner Robt. Robison, e. Aug. 11, 1S62, disd. Sept. 4,
1864, disab.
PRIVATES.
Adams Jno, Q. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Duvall's Bluff,
Ark., Aug. 30, 1863.
Agy Matthias e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865, Corpl.
Brayton Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Br.ayton G. F. e. Aug. 11. 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Buchanan Wm. P. e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. July 26, 1864,
disab.
Bien Jacob, c. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Clark David, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Conkle Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Carpenter Jacob A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65.
Darrah Chas. T. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Pine Bluff,
Ark., Nov. 6, 1864.
Davis Henry, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. O.July 12, 1865.
Davis Ferdinand e. Aug. ii,'62, m.o. July 12, '65, Corpl.
Davis Wm. H. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Disnay Jno. F. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Drury A. C. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Elliott S. A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Elton Edwin N. e. Aug. ii,'62,m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl.
Edgington Jes. D. e. Aug. 22, 1862. m.o. July 12, 1865.
Finley Geo. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Lagrange, Tenn.,
June 12, 1S6;.
Fisher Bardwell K. e. Aug. 11, 1862. died at Snyder's
Bluff, Miss., July 24, 1863.
Grimes Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Gregg Saml. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Duvall s Bluff,
Ark., Sept. 10, 1863.
Hardy Andrew, e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Lagrange,
Tenn, Dec. 27, 1862.
Hays Jas. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Lagrange, Tenn.,
Jan. 13, 1863.
Johnson Jno. e. Aug. 11, 1862, kid. on stmr Celestia on
White river. Ark., March 9, 1864.
Jones Jno. W. e. Aug. 11, '62, disd. July 11, 64, disab.
Knapp Jacob, e. Aug 11, 1662, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Kimball Jas. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Kirkman Wm. N. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Kaster Kasper, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 11, 1S65.
McNutt Jas. H. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Helena, Ark.,
Aug. 21, 1863.
Mills Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65 as Corpl.
Mallett Isaac D.e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o.July 12, '65, Sergt.
j McLaughlin Jno.e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
McLaughlin Wm. P. e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65.
Moore Daniel G. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
McGrew Simon, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o.July 12, 1865.
Patterson Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Andalusia, 111.,
Nov. 25, 1862.
Pence Jos. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Peck Nat. e. Aug, 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65, as Sergt.
Peppers Wm. H. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Jackson,
Tenn., Dec. 3, 1862.
Rand M. V. e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, as Corpl.
Richards Jno. W. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12. 1865.
Reynolds Wm. H. e. Aug. 22, 1862, died at Duvalls
Bluff, Ark., Sept. 19, 1863.
Sedam Cornelius, e. Aug. 11. 1862, m. o. July 12. 1865.
Sedam Thos. R. e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, as
Corporal.
Sedam Peter, e. Aug. 11, 1862. m. o. July 12, 1865.
Seligman Henry, e. Aug, 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Suter Jno. R. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Solenberger Michael, e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65.
Stofer Jacob, e. Aug. 11, 1S62, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Tucker Jno. e. ."Vug. 11. '62, died at home July 6, 1864.
RECRUITS.
Bopes Dani-1, absent sick at in. o. of Regt.
Carrpenter Jno. P. e, Dec. 9, 1863, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Carpenter Wm. G. e. Dec. 31, '63, m. o. July 12, '65, as
Veteran Recruit.
Hamilton J. M. C. e. Jan. 30, 1864, m. o. July 12, '65.
Irwin David R. e. Jan. 27, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865.
McCullough F. M.e. Dec. 7, '63, disd. June 15, '65. disab.
Powers Isaiah, e. Jan. 28, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Ring Dennis, e. Aug. 8, '64, m. o. July 12, '65, as Vet.
Recruit.
Sturgeon M. M. e. Feb. 11, 1864, m. o. May 28, 1865.
Wallace Henry, e. Dec. 19, 1863, died at Duvalls Bluff,
Ark., Oct. 8, 1S64.
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD.
255
Whitney Jonas E. e. Aug. ii, 1862, tr^ns. to Co. G,
died at Helena, Ark., Aug. 23, 1863.
Wallace Geo. W. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Company E.
Captain Emery Hughes, com. First Lieutenant, Sept.
4, 1862. Promoted Captain, Aug. 12, 1S64. Mus-
tered out, July 12, 1865.
First Lieutenant Myron Pratt, e. as Sergt. Aug. 8,1862.
Promoted First Lieut. Aug. 12, 1864. Mustered
out, July 12, 1865.
Second Lieutenant Frederick S. Gates, com. Sept. 4,
1862. Resigned July 21, 1863.
Secend Lieutenant David A. Phillips, e. Aug. g, 1862.
Mustered out July 12, 1865, as Sergt. Com. Second
Lieutenant, but not mustered.
First Sergt. Francis S. Cone, e. Aug. a, 1862, pro. Adjt.
Sergt. Jas. H. Raines, e. July 16, 1862, disd. Jan. 2^,
1865, to take com. in 69ih Colored Inf.
Sergt. Jno. W. Maxwell, e. July 16, 1862, m. o. July
12, 1S65, as private.
Sergt. Wm. Brj'ant, e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65.
Corpl. S. F. Sturdivan, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 12,
'65, as Sergt.
Corpl. S. W. Shaible, e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. July 12, '65.
Corpl. D. W. Stough, e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65,
as private.
Coipl. Win. B. Folsom, e. Aug. g, 1862, died at Hum-
bolt, Tenn., Marchfii, 1863.
Corpl. Jas. M. Looker, e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at La-
grange, Tenn., Jan. 9, 1863.
Corpl. Sam'l M. Libby, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 12, '65.
Corpl. Wm. H. Cobb, e. Aug. 7, '62, m. o. June 29, '65,
as private.
Corpl. Jno. Sturdevan, e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. July 12, '65.
Musician Wm. M. Stoddard, e. Aug. 13, '62, m. o. July
12, 1865.
Wagoner Wm. Williams, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12,
1865, as private.
PRIVATES.
Aldridge Perry, e. Aug. 2, 1862, died at Pine Bluff,
Ark., Dec. 15, 1864.
Bowker Carlos, e. July 16, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Beaver Benj. F. e. Aug. 2, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Bischoff Wm. e. Aug. 5, '62, absent sick at m. o. of regt.
Bardonnar Jacob, e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Bryan Thos. e. Aug. 3, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Buyerly Jno. e. Aug. 7, 1862, died at Lagrange, Tenn.,
Dec. IS, 1862.
Brown Barclay, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865.
Blush Robt. L. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Bomberg Alex. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Barrington Jno. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Cook Ira F. e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Carpenter Myron P. e. Aug. 5, '62, disd. Nov. 15, '62,
disab.
Clifton Elias, e. Aug. 5, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Cossum Harold, e. Aug. 6, 1862, died at Port Byron,
Sept. 23, 1863.
Conlogue Peter, e. Aug. 7, 1862, died at Memphis, July
29, 1863.
Dorrance Delos, e. July 18, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Drown Daniel, e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Davjsl. N. e. July 31, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Davidson Henry S. e. Aug. 8. '62, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Dougal Henry, e. Aug. 8, 1862, died at Paducah, Ky.,
Aug. 4, 1863.
Donohue Jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Dillon Levi, e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at Port Byron, 111.,
Dec. 21, 1862.
Evving Jas. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Filbert Levi, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl.
Hennegin Jas. P. e. Aug. 9, '62, Corpl., died at Jack-
son, Tenn., May 10, 1863.
Hutchison Luther, e. Aug. 7, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Holcomb Jasper, e. Aug. 7, 1862, died at Helena, Ark.,
Oct 27, 1863.
Hubbard Xewton, e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. Nov. 5, '62, disab.
Hollister Edmund N. e. Aug. g, "62, m. o. July 12, '65.
Johnson Samuel, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Johnson D. W. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Lindsey Nicholas, e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1863.
Leslie Alex. N. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1863.
McRaynolds Hugh, e. Aug. 9, '62, m.o. July 12, '65, as
Corpl.
Means Otis R. e. July 30, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1863.
Mumma Samuel W. e. Aug. 5, 1862, died at Helena,
Ark., Aug. 23, 1863.
Monfort Jno. H. e. Aug. 6, 1862, died at Helena, Ark.,
Sept. 6, T863.
Marshall A. B. e. Aug. 7, 1862, died on a steamboat on
White River. Ark., Sept. 24, 1863.
Maxwell Jno. O. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Martin Henry T. e. Aug. 2. 1862, m. o. July 12,1863.
Moody John W. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl.
Owen Darius H. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Palmer Almon H. e. Aug. 2, 1862, m. o. May 28, '65,
as Corpl.
Price Stephen, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1863.
Rathborn Geo. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died Hames Bluff, Mo.,
July 20, 1863.
Rinic Jno. H. e. Aug. 3, 1862. m. o. July 12, 1865.
Shambaugh Jno. P. e. July 16, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65.
Swank Jas. S. e. Aug. 3, 1862, disd. Nov. 17, '62, disab.
Shannon Jas. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Shodle Abnei, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Temple Edw'd B. e. Aug. 6, 1862, died at Duvall's
Bluff, Ark., Sept. 8, 1863.
Thomas Martin, e. Aug. 8, 1862, died Little Rock.
Ark., Nov. 14, 1863.
Thuse Wm. e. Aug. 9, 1862. m. o. July 12, 1865.
Vasser Lewis, e. Aug. 2, 1862, deserted Dec. 13, 1862.
Walker Sam'l F. e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Williams L. e. Aug. 3, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Williams Jno. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Weigand Chas. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1863.
Wiggins Amasa, e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
White Jas. M. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1863.
Wiltermuth N. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Warman Wm. H. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. May 28, 1865.
RECRUITS.
Beale Jas. J. e. Aug. 6, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1863.
Crawford H. C. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1863.
Johnson E. N. e. Aug. 5, 1862, deserted.
Leslie Lyman, e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1863.
Maylor H. P. e. Feb. 11, 1864, died at Pine Bluff, Ark.,
Jan. 12. 1865.
Reed Geo. M. e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Shultz John H. e. Feb. i, 1863, musician, died at Du-
vall's Bluff. April 3, 1865.
Sanders Oscar N. absent sick at m. o. of regt.
Company F.
Caijtain Samuel P. Towne, e. as First Sergeart, Co. I,
Aug. 6, 1862. Promoted Captain, Jan. 4, 1864.
Mustered out July 12. i86i;.
Company G.
Captain Edwin H. Johnston, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Hon.
orably discharged Jan. 4, 1864.
Captain Wm. H. Schriver, com. First Lieutenant Sept.
4, 1862. Promoted Captain Jan. 11, 1864. Dis-
honorably discharged Jan. 4, 1864.
Captain Gabriel Armstrong, com. Second Lient. Sept.
4, 1862. Promoted First Lieut. Jan. 4, 1864. Pro-
moted Captain March 13, 1865. Mustered out July
12, 1S65.
First Lieutenant Jas. C. Fleming, e. as First Sergeant,
Aug. II, 1862. Promoted First Lieutenant, March
13, 1865. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
Second Lieutenant Leonard Stockwell, e. as Sergeaat,
Aug. 9, 1862. Mustered out July 12, 1865, as First
Sergeant. Commisioned Second Lieut., but not
mustered.
Sergt. Henry Snyder, e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Mound
City, 111., Sept. 20, 1863.
Sergt Tillotson C. Temple, e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd. July
26, 1863, disab.
Sergt. Kli G. Rugh, e' Aug. 13, '62, m. o. July 12, '65
Corpl. Dan. S. Davis, e. Aug. ii,'62, m. o. July 12, '65,
as private.
Corpl. Wm. A. Leidy, e. Aug. i4,'65, m.o. July 12, '63.
Corpl. Jos. H. Johnson, e. Aug. g, 1862, m. o. July 12,
1863, as private.
Corpl. Jno. T. Howard, e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at Port
Byron, 111., Sept. 22, 1863.
Corpl. Jno. Sells, e.Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Sergt.
Corpl. Jas. P. Day, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865,
as private.
Corpl. Jos. Torpin, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, '63.
Corpl. Wilson Wreath, e. Aug. 14, '02 m.o. July 12, '63.
PRIVATES.
Artist Daniel, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Allan Jno. A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
17
256
EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAK KECOKD.
Adams A. B. C. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Bowker Levi, e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Little Rock, Ark.,
Oct. 4. 1863.
Bridge Marcus, e. Aug. 9, '62, m.o. July 12. 65, Sergt.
Benjamin Saml. F. e. Aug. 11. 1862, died at Helena,
Ark.; Aug. 7, 1863.
Bammback Jno. M. e. Aug. 13, 1862, musician, disd.
July 16, 1863, disab.
Brink Washington, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65.
Crambaugh Saml. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Crandall Tbos. C. e. Aug. q, 1862, m.o. July 12, 65,
as Corjioral.
Cox Jeremiah L. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Cox Sandford, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Cooper Jos. F. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12 1865.
Cox Geo. H. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Drennan Jno. L. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July t2, 1863.
Danber Walter, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 18, i865._
Devinney Jno. W. e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at Memphis,
Sept. 13, 1863.
Daley Saml. F. e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted Aug. 3, 1863.
Darrah Jas. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Discer Jno. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
DutcherD. N. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Free Israel e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Fisher Henry B. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865,
Frazier Jno. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Fay Hezekiah, e. Aug. 14, 1862, deserted Aug. 3, 1863.
Golden Wm. e. Aug. 9, 62,'m. o. July 12, '65. Wagoner.
Glunt Benj. F. e. Aug. i5,'62, m. ... July I2,'65, Corpl.
Hearl Danl. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Halleck Isaiah, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Leslie Simpson M. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Lee Chas. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Lynch Martin, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Marshall Henry, e. Aug. 12, 1862, died at Pine Bluff,
Ark., Sept. 25, 1864.
Morgan Volney, e. Aug. 14. 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
McNeal Geo. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865. ^
Nicholson Duane, e, Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 65.
Neal Chas. S. e. Aug. 13, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Patton Elias, e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Powell Leonard B. e. Aug. 21, m. o. July 12. 1865.
Quirck Jas. e. Au6. m. 1S62, m. o. May 28, 1865.
Roberts Thos. J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Ryan Chas. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Rathburn Jas. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12. 1865.
Sample Jno. W. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Shultz Peter W. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865, as
Musician.
Smith Isaac M. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Schriver Harvey, e.Aug. ii',62, m.o. July 12, 65,Corpl.
Secord Robt. A. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Smith Jesse, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Shaw Philip J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, trans, to V. R. C. May
31, 1864.
Smith Aaron, c. Aug. 12, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865.
Smith Harrison, e. Aug. 14, 1862, died at Mound City,
111., Aug. 10, 1863.
Stoddard Jas. H. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, i86s.
Snyder Saml. e. Aug. 14, 1861, died at Duvalls Bluff,
Ark., June 16, 1864.
Stout Daniel B. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Trent Simon, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 17, 1865.
Williamson Jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m.o. luly 12, 1865.
Woolheater )no. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Wolf Henry, e. Aug. 11, '62, died, Memphis Aug. 11, 65.
Whiteside Saml. e. > ug. 11, '62, disd .it Davenport, la.
Wharton Jno. S, e. Aug. 11, 62, disd at Alton 111, Nov.
25, 1862.
Wilcox Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Sept. 4, 64. disab.
Welsh Saml. F. e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted April 25. 1863.
Zigler Wm. H. e. Aug. 11. 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Zigler Solomon, e. Aug. 9, i'862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
RECRUITS.
Brown Wm. W. e. Dec. 31, 1863, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Cox Pleasant F. e. Feb. 11, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Gaylord ludson M.e.Feb. ii,'64. disd. July 28,64, disab.
King A. E. e. March 17, 186s, m. o. July 12, 1S65.
Miller Jos. W. e. Feb. 13. 1864. m. o. July 12, 1865.
Miller Thos. Y. e. March 17, 1865, in. o. July 12, 1865.
Reynolds H. P. e. Dec. 18, 1863, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Smith Wm. F. e. Feb. 11, 1S64, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Price Wm. W.
Company H.
Captain Thos. Martin, com. Sept. 4, 1862. Resigned
July II, 1863.
Captain Wm. J. Ranson, e. as Sergt. Aug. 9, 1862.
Promoted First Sergeant, then Captain, July 11,
1863. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
First Lieutenant David E. Evans, com. Sept. 4, 1862.
Resigned Nov. 23, 1864.
First Lieutenant Wm. E. Edwards, e. as Sergt. Aug. 8,
1862. Promoted First Sergeant, then First Lieu-
tenant, Nov. 23, 1864. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
Second Lieut. Christian Koerber, com. Sept. 5, 1862.
Resigned Aug. 24, 1863.
Second Lieutenant Jno. Holtz, e. as Corporal, Aug. 9,
1862. Mustered out July 12, 1865, as First Sergeant.
Com. Second Lieutenant, but not mustered.
Sergt. Geo. W. Psrker, e. Aug. 9, 1862, pro. Adjt.
Coipl. Dan'l T. Jones, e. Aug. 9, 1862, pro. Sergt.,
died at Clarendon, Ark., Aug. 22, 1863.
Corpl. Jas. Boyle, e. Aug. 11, 1862, pro. Sergt., died at
Pine Bluff, Ark., Oct. 14, 1864.
Corpl. Jas. Wood, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865,
as private.
Corpl. Thos. J. Murphy, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12,
. 1865, as private.
Corpl. Jno. T. Lee, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. [uly 12, '65,
a> priv., was Corpl. 3 times, and each time reduced.
Corpl. Jos. Huskins, e. Aug. 8, 1862, died at Jefferson
Barracks, Oct. 9, 1863.
Corpl. Jonas Jackson, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12,
1865, as private.
PRIVATES.
Adams Wm. W. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Ander-on Jno. A. e. Aug. 20, 1862, died at Haines'
Bluff, Miss., July 17, 1863.
Anderson Henry J. e. Aug. 16, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65.
Batty Edward, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Beeny Thos. A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, absent sick, reported
to have died.
Bland Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862, fell overboard from trans-
port at St. Louis, Nov. 21, 1862, supposed drow'd.
Buckley Jos. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Jan. 31, 1863, wds.
Bellman Jno. M. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Beardsley Jos. e. Aug. 18, 1861, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Bland Jno. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
l>ladcl Andrew, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Buckley Jas. e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at Uuvall's Bluff,
- Ark., Jan. 19, 1864.
Conner Murdy , e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. Mch. 27, '63, disab.
Davis Jno. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Deisenroad Wm. e. Aug. q, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Daniels Thos. W. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65,
as Sergt.
Davis Wm. A. e. Aug. 11, '62, disd. Nov. 22, '62, disab.
Davis Jno. L. e. Aug. 11, '62, died at Little Rock,
Ark., Oct. 24, 1863.
Evans Jno. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Evans Edward F. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died at Coal Valley,
III., Sept. ig, 1863.
Edwards Thos. e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. June 14, '65, disab.
Frederick Andrew, e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65,
as Sergt.
Furguson David, e. Aug. 16, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Gordon Jno. W. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Gormon Hugh, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Gillnian Sylvester, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Glenn Thos. W. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65. Corpl.
Gohagan Wm. J. e. Aug. q, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Haddick Wm. e. Aug. 11, 62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl.
H arris David, e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. June 14, '65, disab.
Howels Wm. e.Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. Aug. i, 1865.
Jones Jno. W. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Jones Jno. O. c. Aug. 8, 1862, in. o. May 31, 1865.
Jenkins Jenkin, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Jones Wm. e. Aug 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Jones Thos. Jno. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Kuppler Jno. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. May 28, 1865.
Koch Jno. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. Julv 12, 1865.
Kecnan Henry, e. Aug. 14, 1862, trans, to. V. R. C.
May 31, 1864. J
Laughery Jonathan, e. Aug. 13, '62, m. o. July 12, 65.
Laughery Jos. B. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 16, 65,
as Corpl.
Lewis Isaac, e. Aug. 8, '62, absent sick at m. o. of regt.
Lewis Thomas, e. Aug. 8, 1862, died at Memphis, Oct.
21, 1863.
Morris David W. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 65,
as Corpl. ^
Morris Jno. W. e. Aug. 15, '62, m.o. July 12, 63, Corpl.
Morrison Geo. e. Aug. 9,1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECOKD.
257
Morgan Thomas, e. Aug. 6, 1863, deserted April 19, '63.
McCann Michael e. Aug. 21, 1862.
Morgan Thos E. e. Aug. 9, 62, m. o. July 12, '65, Sergt.
McNaughton Wm. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. July 12, '65,
as Corpl.
McCall Thos. P. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Memphis,
Oct. 8, 1863.
Morgan Morgan, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Orr Jno. e. Aug. 18,1862, pro. Principal Musician.
Petty Jas. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Helena, Ark., Sept.
9. 1863.
Pritchard Samuel, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Piatt Jos. e. Aug. 9, 1862, ni. o. July 12, 1865.
Rees Abel, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Richards Humphrey, e. Aug. ii, '62, m. o. July 12, '65.
Snowden Geo. e. Aug. 21, 1862, died at Alton, 111.,
Sept. 30, 1863.
Stephens David, e. Aug. 8, 1862, kid. at Duvall's Bluff,
Ark., Dec. 17, 1864.
Stunson Noble S. e. Aug. 14, '62, deserted Mch. 30, '63.
Sterman Thos. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Thomas Wm. e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Williams David, e. Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Wilson George, e. Aug. 8, '62, disd. June 14, '65,disab.
Ward Jno. G. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Wright Spencer, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Ward Jas. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
RECRUITS.
Fittell Geo. e. Nov. 16, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Holsworth Henry, e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Jones David R. e. Aug. 8, 1862, pro. First Sergt.
Saville, Benj. e. Oct 4, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Company I.
Captain Chas. M. Knox, com. First Lieutenant Sept.
4, 1862. Promoted Captain July 16, 1864. Mus-
tered out July 12, 1865.
First Lieutenant Jos. S. Kelley, e. Aug. 15, 1862. Pro-
moted Sergeant, then First Lieutenant July 16,
1864. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
Second Lieutenant Moses Bowen, e. as Corporal Aug.
15, 1865. Must-red out July 12, 1865, as First
Sergeant. Com. First Lieutenant, but not raustrd,
Sergt. Thos. W. Vincent, e. Aug. 15, '62, died at La-
grange, Tenn., Jan. 9, '63.
Sergt. Jacob H. Mechling, e. Aug. 12, '62, prmt. Q.M.
Sergt.
Sergt. John H. Clelland, e. Aug. 15, 62, m. o July 12,
'65, disd. May 11, '65, disab.
Sergeant Alonzo C. Sayre, e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Dec,
'64, disab.
Corpl. Geo. L. Carlton, e. Aug. 6, '62, m. o. July 12,
'65, as private.
Corpl. Herman A.Symth,e. Aug.i5,'62,m.o. July 12, '65.
Corpl. C. A. Shutte, e. Aug. 12, '62, disd. Nov. 25, '63,
as private, disab.
Corpl. John B. Ricketts, e. Aug. 12, '62, m. o. July 12,
65, as Sergt.
Corpl. Howard Haskell, e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. July 12,
'65. as Sergt.
Corpl. Geo. Bothell, e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. July 12, '65.
PRIVATES.
Bean Wm. H. e Aug. 8, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Brewer Stephen, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Brunell J. M. e. Aug. 12, '62, died Duvall's Bluff,A.rk.,
Sept. 4, '63.
Beeny H. S. e. Aug. 14, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Beeny Wm. T. Aug. 14, '62, died Chickasaw Bluffs,
Miss., June 2, '62,
Balfour Walter, e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl.
Balfour Andrew, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Bowling Wm. M. e. Aug. 15, '62, died at Cairo, 111.,
Sept. 29, 1863.
Blanchard Theo. e. Aug, ■27, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Bell Steward H. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Brady Francis, e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Cunningham Jos. R. e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, '65.
Criswell Jas. R. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Coulter Wm. J. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Carlberg Chas. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Doxon Dan'l D. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Dinsey Grove, e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. July 2, '64, disab.
Eberhart Henry, e Aug. ii, '62, disd. Mch. 27, '63, disab.
Errett Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Frederickson Hans. C. e. Aug. 8, '62, m. o. July 12, '65.
Farrell John, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Freeman Martin W. e. Aug. 22, '62, m. o. July 12, '65.
Gillespie Thos. H. e. Aug. 11, '62, died at Jefferson
I'arracks, Oct. 14, '63.
Hunsacker Michael, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July j2, '65.
Hanawait Jos. H. e. Aug. ii, 1862, died at Memphis
Nov. 14, '63.
Howard Birl, e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1S65.
Hanawait Geo. W. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. May 8, '65.
Horen Michael, e.Aug. 15, 1862, died at Memphis Aug.
28, '63.
Hunt Seth M. . . Aug. 18, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Johnson Abram B. e.Aug. 22, '62, disd. Oct. ii;,'63,disab.
Johnson Geo. H. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865'.
King Michael, e. Aug. 22, '62, disd. July i, '63, disab.'
Kan«; John, e. Aug. 22, '62, m. o. July 12, '65, Corpl.
Kuhns Weaver, e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Letds Robt. e. Aug. 11, '62, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Lorance Wm. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Londall Nelson, e. Aug. 22, '62, m. o. July 12. '65.
Murray Jas. M. e. Aug. 18, '62, trans, to V. R. C.
July 23, '64.
Mills John S. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Mizner Andrew R. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. July 12, '65
Matlock Wm. J. e. Aug. 21, '62, disd. Feb. 14, '65, as
Corpl., disab.
Martin Jos. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Morris Wilbur F. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
O'Mara Patrick, e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12,' 1865.
Padget Lew.s W. e. Aug. 9, '62, corpl. died Rock
Island, 111., Oct. 25, '63.
Paulsen Claus F. e. Aug. 9, '64, m. o. July 12, '65, as
Corpl.
Piero Francis L. e.Aug. 22, '62, prmt. Hospital Stew'd.
Parker Cyrus, e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
RecKmann F. H. e. Aug. 11, '62, died Duvall's Bluff
Ark., Aug. 24, '63. '
Rodgers Jas. M. e. Aug. 11, '62, died Little Rock, Ark.
Dec. 5, '63.
Reid Jas. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Stoker Carter, e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. Nov. i, '63, disab.
Suttnn Sylvester W. e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. July 12, '65!
Street Jacob, e. Aug. 15, '62, died at Little Rock, Ark."
Oct. 19, '63.
Solomon Chas. C. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Severns Albert, e. Aug. 22, '62, died at Lagrange'
Tenn., Jan. 28, '63. '
Skinner Jas. E. e. Aug. 20, '62 disd. Nov. 20, '62, disab.
Severns Blair, e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Shutis John A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Tindal Berryman, e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o.July 12, '65 as
Corpl. '
Vanata Benj. e. Aug. 18, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Warmock Wm. e. Aug. 18, 1862, m. o. July 12 1865
Wray Wm. H. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. July 12, '6<;, Corpl.
WrayGeo. W. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m.o. July 12, 1865.
Wilson Robt. e. Aug, 15, '62, absent since Aug. n, '64,
constructing a repealing rifle.
RECRUITS.
Armstrong Robert, e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted.
Brown Jas. H. e. Jan. 30, 1864, died at Memphis.
April 15. 1863.
Campbell Thomas, e. Aug. 8, 1862, shot in leg at Camp
Douglas, III., sent home.
Clark Harry, e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted.
Dickson Jno.e. Aug. 11, 1862, deserted.
Ford Lewis, e. Nov. 20, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Freeman Chas. W. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Fitzsimmons M. e. Aug. 11, 1862, deserted.
Ganey Thos. J. e. Feb. 9, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Hanners Isaac, e. Feb. 3, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Johnson Jas. F. e. Aug. 22, 1862, deserted.
Lemon Jos. W. e. Aug. 22. 1862, rejected.
Little Wm. F. e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted.
Moloy Jas. e. Nov. 5, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865.
McMahon Jno. e. Feb. i, 1865, m. o. July 12, 1865
Norris Wm. A. e. Dec. 9, '63, m. o. July 12, '65, vet. rect.
Read Jno. e. Aug. 22, 1862, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Smith Peter N. e. Oct. 18, 1864. m. o. July 12 1865
Trimble Wm. E. e. Jan. 30, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Trimble Andrew, e. Feb. 6, 1864, m. o. July 12, 1865.
Waterhouse Eli, e. Jan. 21, 1864, m. o. July 12. 1865.
Wolcott Cornelius R. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o.July 12 '65.
Woodin Jas. C. e. Dec. 9, 1863. m. o. July 12, 186^.
Walsh Wm. e. Aug. 11, 1862, deserted.
258
KOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD.
129th I. r. I.
The One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Illinois Volunteers was organized at Pontiac, Illinois, in August, 1862,
by Colonel George P. Smith, and mustered in September 8th. On September zzd, the Reeiment moved to Louis-
ville, Kentucky, and was brigaded with the Thirty-eighth Brigade. Colonel M. W. Chapin, Twenty-third Michigan
c..mmanding; Twelfth Division, Major General Gilbert commanding. On October 3d, marched in pursuit of
Bragg, 7'/rt Frankfort and Danville, to Crab Orchard. On 17th, the Brigade was transferred to Tenth Division,
Brigadier General R. S. Granger commanding. Comn'enced the return march October 20th, and n oved, ?'/« Dan-
viile, Perryville and Mumf )rdsville, to Bowling Green. On 21st November, the One Hundred and Twenty- ninth
was sent as garrison to Mitchelville, Kentucky. The Regimrnt was mustered out of service June 8th. 1865, at
Washington, District of Columbia, and arrived at Chicago, June 13, 1865, where it received final payment and
discharge.
Company K.
Captain Wolf H. Anderson, com. Sept. 8, 1862. Re-
signed April 19, 1863
Captain Albert Lamb, com. Second Lieutenant Sept. 8,
1862. Promoted Captain April S, 1S63. Honorably
discharged Dec. 27, 1864.
Captain Chas. Margroff, e. as First Sergeant, Aug. 4,
1862. Promoted Second Lieutenant April 19, 1863.
Promoted First l-i.-utenant Feb. 15, 1864. Prom t-
ed Captain April 20, 1865. Mustered out June 8,
1865.
First Lieutenant Jas. Chapman, com. Sept. 8, 1862.
Resigned Feb. 15, 1864.
First Lieutenant Lorenzo D. Hoover, e. as Sergeant
Aug. II, 1862. Promoted First Sergeant, then First
Lieutenant, April 20, 1865. Mustered out June 8,
1865.
Sergt. Hiram Ely, e. Aug. 12,'62, m.o. June 8/65, priv.
S»rgt. Geo. Porter, e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent sick at ra.
o. of Regt.
Sergt. Chri^topher Range, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June
8, 1865, as private.
Corpl. Wm. Edelman, e. Aug. 15, 1862, reduced to ranks
at his own request. Wounded and leg amputated.
Corpl. Henry F. L)ibbern,e Aug. 15, 1862, prmt. Sergt.
died of wounds.
Corpl. Philip Wildernwood, e. Aug. 15, 1862, reduced
to ranks at his own request, absent wnded at m. o.
of Regt.
Corpl. Geo. A. Hoffman, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8,
1865, as private.
Corpl Geo. Kay, e. Aug. 15, 1862. Sergt. kid. at Peach
Tree Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864.
Corpl. Wm. H. Frels, e, Aug. 15, 1862, private, died at
Nashville, Tenn., wds.
Corpl. Fred. Frels, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865.
Corpl. Thos. B. Van Tugl, e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. May
II, 1865, as Sergt., disab.
PRIVATES.
Barber Harlow, e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865, as
First Sergt.
Bombach Henry, e. Aag. 12, 1862, prmt. Fife Major.
Brown Jno. P. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died at Frankfort, Ky.,
Nov. 25, 1864.
Caley Jos. e. Aug, 15, 1862, disd. Maj^ 25,1865, wds.
Curtis C. P. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865, Corpl.
Cinter Gabriel, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865.
Coffman Wm. e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. June 8, '65, Sergt.
Challis Henry G. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865.
Cullen Rich. e. Aug. 15, 1S62, m. o. June 8. 1865.
Cotton Thos. e. Aug, 15, 1862, prmt. Chaplain.
Dawson Geo. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. lune 8, '65, Corpl.
Ely Jno. H. e. Aug. 15, i862, disd. Oct. 19, 1862, disab.
Frazier Jos. e. Aug. 15, 1862. died at Bowling Green,
Ky., Dec. 29, 1862.
Forrest Jas. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died of wounds received
at Atlanta, Ga., Aug. i, 1864.
Fox Lucas, e. Aug. 15, 1862. deserted May 29, 1863.
Fermbach Jos. e. Aug. 13, 1862, disd. May 5, '63, disab.
Fromm Henrj', e. Aug. 22, 1862. Erroneously entered
on r 11. never mustered in this Co. or Regt.
Glapp Andrew, e, Aug. 4, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865.
Griffin Jno. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865, Corpl.
Graves Jno. e. Aug. 15. 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865.
Griffin Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. May 25, 1863, disab.
Knapp Wm. e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Dec. 17 1862, disab.
King Jno. e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent sick at m. o. of Regt.
Koch Simon, e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June , 1865.
King Robt. M. e. Aug. 11, i86r, prmt Drum Major.
King Jno. G. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Aug. 31, '63, disab.
King Ale.x. e. Aug. 11, 1862, Corpl., kid. at Peach Tree
Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864.
Lathrop Austin, e. Aug. 5, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865.
LongtonJno. e. Aug. 15, '62, trans, inv. corps Feb. 6, '64.
Matteson Christ, e. Aug. 11, '62, disd. Apl. 26, 1863, as
Corpl., disab.
Mapes A. E. e. Aug. 13, '62, absent sick at m. o. Regt.
Mock Valentine, e. Aug. 14, 1862, kid. at Peach Tree
Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864.
Maxwell Wm. e. Aug. 15, '62, disd. Apl. 18, '63, Corpl.
disab.
Osborn Isaiah, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 8, 1865.
Ottoman Wm. e. Aug. 9, 1862, deserted Oct. 21, 1862.
Posten A. A. e. Aug. 9, '62, disd. Mch. 21, 1863, disab.
Probst Wm. W. e. Aug. 12, '62, disd. Oct. 3, '62, disab.
Perry Thos. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. June 8, 1865, Corpl.
Ranch Adam, e. Aug. 15, '62. Erroneously entered on
rolls, never mustered in this Regt.
Sheavalls Geo. e. Aug. 15, '62, absent at m. o. of Regt.
Scott Wm. e. Aug. 15, '62, Corpl., died, Bridgeport, Ala.
Schuman Jno. e. Aug. 15, 1862, March 21, 1864.
Sedgwick Robt. e. Aug. 22, 1862.
Sheava's Geo. e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent wounded at m.
o. of Regt.
Scott Wm. e. Aug. 15, 1862, Corpl., died at Bridgeport.
Ala., March 21, 1864.
Schuman Jno. e. Aug. 15, 1862, absent sick m. o. Regt.
Sedg\vick Robt. e. Aug. 22, 1862. Never mustered in
this Regt.. erroneously enterjd on rclls.
Sedgwick Jas. e. Aug. 22, '62, erroneously ent'd on rolls.
Wood Lyman, e. Aug. ii, 1862, disd. April 26, 1863,35
Corpl., disab.
Wilson Thos. e. Aug. 14, '62, m. o. July 22, '65, pris.war.
Wilbur Jacob, e. Aug. 15, '62, m. o. June 8, 1865, Corpl.
Waggoner Jas. W. e. Aug. 15, '62, absent with leave at
m. o. of Regt.
McClintock Henry, e. Jan. 5, 1864, trans, to Co. A,
i6th 111. Inf.
132dl, V, I. (100 days).
Colonel Thos. C. Pickett, com. June i, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 17, 1864.
Surgeon Robt. F. Baker, com. June i, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 17, 1864.
Company H.
Captain LukeE. Hemenway,com. June i, 1864.
tered out Oct. 17, 1864.
First Lieutenaat Henrj' Harwood, com. June i,
Mustered out Oct. 17, 1864.
Second Lieutenant Geo. Schermerhorn, com. June
1864. Mustered out Oct. 17, 1864.
Mus-
1864.
First Sergt. John Hastie, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct.
17, 18'
Se
Ser
Sergt. H. R. Coffey, e. May 25, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64.
Corpl. John D. Harold, e. May 14, '64, m.o. Oct. 17, '64.
Corpl. Wm. E. Hitchcock, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct.
17, 1864.
17, 1004.
sergt. J. M. Haver, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, '64.
iergtf H. A. Lovejoy, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64.
J
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD.
259
Corpl. Wm. S. Bell, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64.
Corpl. A. B. Clark, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64.
Corpl. Chas. E. Hubbard, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17,
1864, as private, at his own request.
Corpl. Jos. C. Huntoon, e. May 14, '64, m. O.Oct. 17, '64.
Corpl. Fred'lc C. Hemenway, e. May 14, '65, m. o. Oct.
17, 1864.
Corpl. Olof F.rickson, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64.
Music'n A. W. Hastie, e. May 14, '64,111.0. Oct. 17, '64.
Music'n Abram Hartzell, e. May 14, '64, m. o. Oct.
17, 1864.
Wagoner N. C. Tyrrell, e. May 23,'64,m. o.Oct. 17, '64.
PRIVATES.
Colson August, e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864,
Erickson A. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Fries Adam, e. May 24, 1864,111. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Gault Jno. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Grantz VVm. e. May 14, 1864, m o. Oct. 17, 1S64.
Haver Fred'k, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Hoffp.y Pat'k, e. May 14, 1864, m. o.Oct. 17, 1864.
Huntoon Geo. H. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Huntoon M. e. May 14, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Hayward A. M. e. May 31. 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Irwin Stewart, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Jackson Wm. E. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Johnson Frank, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Hunckel Barclay, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Lenno.\ Thos, W. e. May 23, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Lind Andrew, e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Lind Peter E. e. May 14, 1864. m. o. Oct. 14, 1864.
McGill Jno. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
McCann Jno. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Meredith Wm. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Mapes L. B. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Nelson Judd, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Owens Owen, e. May. 14, 1864, died at Paducah, Ky.,
July 16, 1864.
Ostergrew Nils, e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Phares O. \V. e. May 25, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Peterson P. L. e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Parks Ed. e. May. 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Root Judson N. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Ryan Pat J. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Sivard H. C. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Skinner J. E. e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Skipper Jas. S. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Smith R. T. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Shurtleff B. M. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Thompson M. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Tuckey Jno. D. e. May 14, 1864, in. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
Twining H. C. e. May 31, 1864, m. o. Oct. 17, 1864, ''*
Corpl.
Young Wm. m. o. Oct. 17, 1864.
140th I. F. I, (100 Days,)
The Adjutant General's Reports do not give a history of the 140th Infantry.
Company G.
Captain John H. Wilmans, com. June 18, 1864. Mus-
tered out Oct. 29, 1864.
First Lieutenant Ed. H. Dailey, com. June 18, 1864
Mustered out Oct. 29, 1864.
First Sergeant Edwin B. Kno.x, e. May 3, 1864, m. o
Oct. 29, 1864.
Sergt. Benj. F. Eley, e. May 3, '64, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864
Sergt. Gilbert C. Bowen, e. May 3 1864, m. o. Oct
29, 1864.
Corpl. Geo. H. Rector, e. May 3, '64, m. o. Oct. 29, '64
Corpl. Franklin Morey, e. May 3, '64, m. o. Oct. 29, '64
Corpl. Albt H. Parsons, e. May 3, '64, m^o. Oct. 29, '64
Corpl. Bailey Kinner, e. May 3, '64, m. o. Oct. 26, '64.
Corpl. Clias. P. Wood e. May3, '64, m.o. Oct. 29, '64
Musician Jno. H. Fisher, e. May 3, '64, m.o. Oct. 29, '64
Wagoner Jas. W. Irvin, e. May 3, '64, m.o. Uct. 29, '64
PRIVATES.
Adams Henry, e. May 18, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Brace Geo. e. May 31, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
BufTum Jas. C. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29. 1864.
Byerley Geo. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Bedford Mark, e. May 18, 1864 m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Cobb Geo. A. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Crenshaw S. L. e. May 31, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Davis Jos. W. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Decamp Edwin E. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Donmire Israel, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Doxsee Aug. e. May 21, 1S64, m o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Ewing Jno. N. e. May 6, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Enhuff Archy, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Errett Peter G. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Flint Leonard J. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Gardner J. W. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1S64.
Gardner Geo. A. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Gelatt David, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct 29, 1864.
Harson Parley, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Hamaker Morris, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Hobart Geo. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Johnson Chas. e. May 3, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Jones Emory S. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 2864.
Kenworth Jno. F. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Leas Jno. H. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
McKinley Cassius, e. May 21, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
McQuinty Dennis, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Moore Wm. S. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Patterson Jno. e. May 30, 1864, m, o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Parmenter Seth, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 39, 1864.
Parmenter Kirk K. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Prescott Oscar, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Row.- Chas. E. e. May 31, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Seville Peter, e. May 18, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Seville Benj. e. May 18, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Sands Henry, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Secrist Jno. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 18, 1864.
Simpson Jas. E, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Senex Thos. W. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29. 1864.
Sutton Jos. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Sturgeon Chas. Y. e. May 25, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1865.
Trout Wm. e. May 3, 1864, disd. Nov. 27, 1867, to date
Oct. 29, 1864.
Wilson Geo. W. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Wilson Zeba W. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864. '
Worthen Wm. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Wreath Wm. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Wertsell Jno. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Zurbrugg Jacob F. e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Company I.
First Lieutenant Wm. A. Duffisld, com. June 18, 1864.
Mustered out Oct. 29, 1864.
Wagoner Thos. B. Hays, e. May 11, '64, m. o. Oct.
29, 1864.
PRIVATES.
Andrews Hiram, e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Buckley Wm. e. May 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Bridges Edmund, e. May 2, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Cypher Sam'l, e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Caswell John, e. May 18, 1864, m. o, Oct. 29, 1864.
Davis Thos. J. e. May 18, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Dennis Jos. e. May 18, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Dennis David, e. May 24, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Gordon Sam'l H. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Harris Belt, e. May 9, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Hains Mahlon, e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Moore Robt. e. May 16, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Robinson Geo. W. e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Struble John, e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Wood Thos. J. e. May 13, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Warnock John C. e. May 10, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Company K.
Second Lieutenant Coleman Brayton, com. June 18,
1864 Discharged Aug. i, 1864.
Musician S; m'l H. Hams, e. May 24, 1864. Dis-
charged for disability.
260
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECORD.
PRIVATES.
Bruner Sam'l F. e. May 12, 1864, died at Memphis,
Aug. 24, 1864.
Duesenburv- L. e. May 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Gorham Thornton, e. May 28, 1864, m.o. Oet. 29, 1864.
House D. B. e. May 20, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Morrow Wm. e. May 12, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1863.
McPherson Chas. e. May 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
McGrevv Thos.O. e. May 4, 1864. m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Malett Jacob W. e. May 5, 1864, m o. Oct. 29. 1864.
McPherson Henry, e. Mav 14, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, '64.
Morehead Jas. e. May 3, i86j, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Standley Jos. R. e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Simmons Andrew, e. May 3, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
Sedam Jas. T. e. May 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 29, 1864.
MISCBLLAJSEOUS INFANTRY,
FROM THE 9th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 27th, 33d, 57th, 78th, 83d, 88th, 93d,
124th, 151st REGIMENTS.
Malap Wm. D. e. Aug. 20, '61, kid. at Stone River
Dec. 31, '62.
Wood Amisa, e. Aug. 20, '61, kid. at Mud Creek, Ga.,
J ne 18, '64.
Sears Geo. W. e. Jan i, '64, prmt. Commissary Sergt,
m. o.Sept. 20, '64.
Campbell Michael.
Murry William.
McShafer James, m. o. Aug. 20, 1864.
Rodgers |a ■ es, m. o. Aug. 20, 1864.
McAllister Matthew, died Sept. 15, 1861, wounds.
McCarter Jno. W. 1
McGinnes John, re-enlisted as veteran Jan. 4, 1864, Co.
E consolicated; m. o. July 9, 1864.
McKay Ale.xander, e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans, from io2d 111.,
m. o. July 10, i86v
Bartlett Stephen, r.. Oct. 4, 1864, trans, from io2d 111.,
m. o. July 10, 1865.
Jordan Owen T. e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans, from io2d 111.,
m. o. July 8, 1865.
Jordan G. A. e. Oct. 4, 1864, trans, from io2d 111., m. o.
July 8, 1865.
Magill William, e. Oct. 4, 1864, tracs. from io2d 111.,
m. o. Julv 10, 1865.
Stibolt John P. e. July 12, '61, disd. May 16, '62, disab.
Thompson Perry, e. in Co. K, io2d Inf., Oct. 18, 1864,
trans. Oct. 19, 1862, m. o. July 8, 1S65.
Conery Patrick, e. Dec. 15, 1863, m. o. Dec. 16, 1865.
First Sergeant David H. Hakes, e. Aug. 20, 1861,
trans to gunboat service Feb. 5, 1862.
Harson Levi F. e. Aug. 20, 1861, trans, gunboat ser-
vice Feb. 5, 1862.
Anderson Chas. P. e. Oct. 6, '61. disd. July 8, '62, disab.
Johnson Andrew, e. Sept. 25, 1861, term e,\. 1864.
Johnson Jno. e. Sept. 25, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Olson Wm. O. e. Sept. 25, '61, m. o. July 7, '65, Sergt.
Erickson Eric, e. Sept. 27, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865.'
Erickson Chas. J. e. Sept. 27. 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Hartsell Jno. K. e. Jan. 6, '62, disd. Aug. 23, '62, disab.
Johnson Gustaf. e. Jan, 26, '62, disd. June 18 '62, disab.
Marion Francis E. e. Sept. 29, 1864, substitute.
Lincoln Randall, e. Oct. 11, 1864, m. o. Sept. 8, 1865.
Ta\lor Robt. B. e. Oct. 11, 1864, m. o. Sept. 8, 1865.
Palmer Ludwell C. e. April 11, 1S65, m. o. Sept. 8, '65.
First Sergt. Eugene A. Lyford, e. July 26, 1862, kid. at
Stone River, Dec. 31, 1862.
Corpl. Jno. Matthews, e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. July 6,
i866,as Comsy. Sergt. in V. R. C.
Breed A. Baxter, e. Aug. 15, 1S62, disd. March 12, '63,
to enlist in Miss. Marine Brigade.
Coleman Wm. H. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 9,'6s, wnd.
Hall Jas. P. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Mch. i, '63, disab.
Hazelton Geo. B. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died at Bowling
Green, Ky., Nov. 12, 1863.
Metc.Tlf M. R. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o June 9, '65, wnd.
O'Dell Sam'l \V. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 9, '65, Corpl.
O'Dell Benj. F. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died New Albany,
Ind., Oct. 26, 1863.
Sheppard A. C. e. Aug. 9, '62, m. o. June 9, '65, Coipl.
Williamson Chas. B. e. Aug. 14, 1862, absent sick at m.
o. of Regt.
Blades Geo. B. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. July 24, 1865.
Anderson Wm. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 3, 1865.
Bratton Thos. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 3, 1865.
Bowman Benj. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m o. Oct. 3, 1865
Essley Oliver P. e. Oct. 15, 1864, m. o. Oct. 12. 1865.
Peterson Claus H. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 3, 1865.
First Sergt. Wm. Howe, e. Feb. i, 1865, pro. Second
Lieut. Feb. 26, 1865, resigned July 12, 1865.
Corpl. Wm. Shoope, e. Feb, 11, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24,
1866, as Sergt.
Fagelstead S. J. e. Feb. 10, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Langhery R. e. Feb. 11, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
TWENTY-TMIBD I. V. I,
Surgeon Patrick Gregg, com. Capt. Co. K, Fifty-eighth Regiment, Dec. 31, 1861. Promoted Surgeon Dec. 15,
1862. Term expired Sept. 10, 1864.
TWENTY-SEVENTH I, F. I.
Colonel Napoleon B. Buford, com. Aug. 10, 1861. Appointed Brigadier General April 15, 1862.
Quarter Master David B. Sears, com. Aug. 10, 1861. Term expired Sept. 20, 1864.
Surgeon Edward H. Bowman, com. Sept. 11, 1861. Term'e.xpired Sept. 20, 1864.
NINETIETH I. F. I,
First Assistant Surgeon John B. Davidson, com. Nov. i, 1862. Resigned March 4, 1863.
14.7th I, F. I, (1 year).
Colonel Hiram F. Sickles, com. Feb. 21, 1865. IMustered out Jan. 20, 1866.
I
KOCK ISLAJSTD COUNTY WAR RECORD.
261
FOUBTH I. r. C.
The Adjutant General's Reports do not give the history of this very distinguished Regiment of Cavalry. We
had expected to get it from other sources, but have been disappointed.
Col. Albert G. Brackett. com. Sept. i, 1861. Mustered out (term expired) Oct. 26, 1864.
Lieutenant Colonel Hiram F. Sickles, com. Major, Sept. 24, 1861. Promoted Lieutenant t olonel, Feb. 18, 1862.
Resigned Jan. 15, 1863.
Lieutenant Colonel Henry B. Burgh, com. Captain Co. A, Sept. 18. 1861. Promoted Major, Aug. 6, 1862. Pro-
moted Lieutenant Colonel, Dec. 10, 1863. Mustered out Dec. 21, 2864.
Battalion Quartermaster |os. W. Brackett, com. Jan. i, 1862. Mustered out April 7, 1862.
First Assistant Surgeon Jas. W. Brackett, com. Sep . 10, 1861. Resigned June 3, 1863.
Chaplain O. Winsor Briggs, com. Sept. 25, 1861. Resigned Feb. 23, 1863.
Commissary Jos. W. Brackett, com. First Lieutenant Co. C, April 8, 1862. Transferred to Commissary, Oct. i,
1862. Resigned April 8, 1863.
Company M.
Captain Geo. Dodge, com. Aug. 24, 1861. Resigned
May 16, 1862.
First Lieutenant Samuel Allshouse, com. Sept. 5, 1861.
Term expired Nov. 3, 1864.
Second Lieutenant Fdward H. Daly, com. Sept. 5,
1861. Resigned July 31, 1862.
Co. Q. M. Sergt. Reuben H. Webster, e. Sept. 5, 1861,
m. o. Nov. 3, 1864, as private.
First Sergt. Jno. H. Parker, e. Sept. 5, 1861, prmt.
Second Lieutenant, Co. L
Sergt. Alfred H. Mead, e. Sept. 5, '61, died at St. Louis,
June 20, 1862.
Sergt. Geo. D. Moore, e. Sept. 5, 1861. m. o. Nov. 3,
1864, as First Sergt.
Sergt. Wm. H. Hill, e. Sept, 5, 1861, died at Tennessee
River, March 18, 1862.
Sergt. Sam. A. Williamson, e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov.
3. 1864.
Corpl. F. A. or R. Stewart, e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted
as Vet.
Corpl. Ravnor K. Huntly, e. Sept, 5 1861, died at Sa-
vannah, Tenn., April i, 1862.
( orpl. Arnold J. Maddox, e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov.
3, 1864, as Sergt.
Corpl. lerrod Marshall, e. Sept. 5. i86i,m. o. Nov. 3,
1864. as Sergt.
Farrier Wm. Sanders, e. Si-pt. 5, 1861, disd. July 26,
1862, disab.
PRIVATES.
Benjamin Jas. e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran.
Bishop Daniel, e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864.
Clifton Elias, e. Sept. 5, 61, disd. to enter naval service.
Crambaugh Jno. W. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, '64.
Cambell Jno. C. e. Sept. 5, 1861. m. o. Nov. 3, 1864.
Craig Jno. L. or D. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864.
Gratz Paul, e. Sept. 5. 1861, disd. March 30. '62. disab.
Genung Geo. W. e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran.
Hackerson Jno. e. Sept. 5, 1861, disd. )uly 30, 1862.
Havens Jasper, e. Sepl. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran.
Hewett Henry H. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864.
Justin Roderick, e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as vet ran.
Jennings Wni. e. Sept. 5, 1861, disd. Aug. 9, 1862.
Keich or Keith Geo. e. Sept. 5, '61, died at Trenton,
'lenn.. Dec. 13, 1862.
Lambert Wm. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864.
Lambert Jno. e. Sept. 5, 1861, re enlisted as veteran.
Mader Gilderoy, e. Sept. 5, '61, disd. May 4, '63, disab.
Marshall Jno. e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran.
Mathews Dempsey C. e. Sept. 5, '61, m. o. Nov. 3, '64.
Martin Medad, e. Sept. 5, '61, disd. Aug. 15, '62 disab.
Phillips Jno. H. e. Sept. 5, i86t, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864.
Robert Chas. e. Sept. 5, 1861, re— nlisted as veteran.
Rothneiller Chas. e. Sept. 5, '61, disd. June 10, '62, disab.
Smith Sam. S. e. Sept. 5, 1851, re-enlisted as veteran.
Summer Tim. e. Sept. 5, '61, disd to enter naval seivice.
Spann Jesse J. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864.
Stromer Gustavus, e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted.
Shadle Wm. e. Sept. 5, 1861, disd. April 2, 1862.
Stephens Claus, e. Sept. 5, '61, disd. June 19, '6z, disab.
Shadle Jno. e. Sept. 5, 1S61, disd. April 4, 1862.
Von Schneider F. e. Sept. 5 '6t, re. enlisted as veteran.
Williams Calvin, e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. 1-. Nov. 3, 1S64.
Wilcox Warren, e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864.
Weldrodt Chris, e. Sept. 5, i86r, m. o. Nov. "3 1864.
Wiggins D. R. e. Sept. 5. 1861, disd. Aug. 9, 1862.
Weis Peter, e. Sept. 5, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran.
Yalter Lyman, e. Sept.5,'6i, died, Cairo, 111., Feb 23*64.
Dailey Rufus K. e. Nov. i, '61, disd. Mch 31, '62, disab.
NINTH I. F. C.
The Ninth Cavalry Regiment was organized at Chicago, Illinois, in November, 1S61, b Colonel A. G. Bra kett,
and was mustered in November 30th. On February ijih, 1862, moved to Benton Barracks, Missouri, and, thence,
10 Pilot Knob. On 27th, m.iched to Reeves' Station, on Big Black, and was assigned, by t^rigadier General F.
Sti ele, to Third Brigade. On May 23d, Steele's Division joined General Curtis' army, at Jacksonport, Arkansas.
In a skirmish at Waddell's Plantation, June 12th, lost twelve wounded and one missing, and at Stewart's Plantation,
on June 27tli, lost 2 killed an 1 35 wounded. Amo g the latter were Colonel Brackett, Adjutant Blackburn, and
Captain Knight June 26th, commenced the march to Helena. During this march, 5 men died from haidships —
watei and rations being almost impossible to obtain. At Helena, the Ninih Cavalry was assigned to Third Bri-
gade, Colonel Cyrus Bussey ; Fourth Division, Brigadier tieneral .\. P Hovey ; General Steele's Army ; District
otH. astern Arkansas. On Septembrr 15th, two 12-pdv. mountain howitzers were assigned to the Regiment, and
were commanded by Lit^u enant E. G. Butler, with a detail from the Regiment. On November 7th at Lagrange,
Lieuten int Butler repulsed a charge of 2 legiment of Te.\an Rangers, killing over 50 of the enemy. Its loss was
20 killed and wounded. The Regiment went on an expedition under General Washburn, and was engaged. No-
vembe 6 h, at Okolona, \i ississippi, and near Coffeeville, November 7th. January gth, 1863, marched, with Gen-
eral Gorman, to Duvall's Bluff, and returned. On April 7th, moved to Memphis, and, on 12th, moved to (lerman-
town, Teinessee. Was assigned to Brigade of Colonel McCrillis, of Third Illinois Cavalry, and to the Sixteenth
Corps. Engaged at Coldw.iter, Mississippi, July 28th, and at Granada, August iSth, and moved to Lagrange,
Tennessee, August 26th. Made an attack on the enemy at Salem, Mississippi, October 8th, and drove him from
his p')sition. Met the enemy at Wyatt, Mississippi, October I3lh. and, after fighting all day, the enemy f 11 back
and retreated in the night. November 8th, movr-d Irom Lagrange to Cnrinth, and soon after returned. Marched
to CoUierville, and was assigned to Second Brigade, Cavalry Division, Sivteenih Army Corps. Was i-ngaged with
the enemy, December 3d, 1863, at Saulsbury, Tennessee, and, on the 4th, the Division, under command of Briga-
dier General B.H. Grierson. w.as engaged at Moscow, Tennessee. In this battle the Ninth Cavalry took aconspic-
uous and honorable part. On February nth, 1864, marched, with the expeditions of Brigadier General B. H.
Grierson, and General W. S. Smith, into Mississippi. Met and defeated the enemy at West I'oint, February 20th.
Was engaged at Okolona. February 21st, and at Mount Ivy, Mississippi, an the 23d, and camped at Germantown,
on 24th. On March i6th, the Regiment was mustered as a vet r^n organization, and, on 17th, marchnd to Mem-
phis. Moved to Illinois for veteran furlough. April 27th, returned to Memphis. A detachment of the Regiment
262
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY WAK RECORD
was with General Sturgis, on the expedition to Guntown, Mississippi, and was rear guard for the disorganized
command on the retreat, losing s killed, 23 wounded, and 12 prisoners, out of 160 men. July 7th, marched, with
Generals A. J. Smith and Grierson, to Tupelo. Had a severe engagement at Pontatoc, driving the enemy, and
was engaged in the two days' battle, July 14th and 15th, at Tupelo and Old Town Creek. On August 3d, moved,
z'ia Holly Springs, to Abbeville, Mississippi, wheie it skirmished with the enemy. On the nth, ifkirmished at
Oxford. Had an ens;agement at Hurricane Creek, Mississippi, August 13th. losing 4 killed, and several wounded.
Returned to camp, near Memphis, September 4th. On .September 30th, 1864, moved eastward. Captain Blackburn
commanding Regiment. Crossed Tennessee river at Clifton. Moved, via Waynesboro, Lawrenceburg, Florence,
Alabama. Waterloo, Hamburg and Savannah, to Clifton. The command moved again to Florence, and met
Hood's advancing army. General Hatch's Division did hard fighting at Shoal Creek. On November igth. crossed
the river and attacked the enemy — the Ninth Cavalry in advance. Two divisions of the enemy advancing, com-
pelled it to re-cross the river. One Battalion of the Regiment becoming detached, passed through the rebel line,
and was compelled to remain in the enemy's rear until night, when it re-crossed. 1 he command skirmishfd with
the enemy's advance every day. At Campbellville, Nov. 24th, the Regiment was very hotly engaged, but stood
their ground , holding back n any times their number, until their ammunition was entirely exhausted, when they
fought hand to hand, clubbing their carbines. Took a prominent part in the battle of Franklin, Tennessee, and
the two-days' fight, December 15th and i6th, at Nashville. Engaged in the pursuit of Hood, to Tennes>ee river,
sk rmishing at Brentwood, Frankltn Pike, near Franklin, Rutherford's Creek, and at Ross' farm. The command
moved to Huntsville, Florence, Eastport and Gravelly Springs. On February 9, 1865, moved to Eastport. On
June 22d, to luka, Mississippi. July 4th, moved to Decatur, Alabama, and thence to Montgomery, Selma, and
finally to Gainesville, Alabama, arriving August 20th. Mu^tere<l out at Selma, Alabama, Oct. 31, 1865, and
ordered to Springfield, Hlinois, where it received final payment and discharge,
Company A.
Captain Wm. C. Blackburn, com. First Lieutenant
Sept. 18, 1861. Promoted Battalion Adjutant Apr.
10, 1862. Promoted Captain Aug. 15, 1862. Mus-
tered out May 8, 1S65.
First Lieutenant Wm. M. Benton, com. Second Lieu-
tenant Sept. 18, 1861. Promoted First Lieutenant
April 10, 1S62. Term expired Oct. 19, 1864.
First Lieutenant |no. R. Eberhardt, e. Sept. i, 1861.
Re-enlisted, Sergeant, as veteran. Jan. i, 1864.
Promoted First Sergeant, then Second Lieutenant,
May 23, 1865. Resigred Sept. 8, 1S65.
First Lieutenant Geo. P. Webster, e. Sept. i. 1861. Re-
enlisted as veteran, Jan. i 1864. Promoted Ser-
geant, then Second Lieutenant, May 23, 1865. Pro-
moted First Lieutenant, Oct. 4, 1865. Mustered
out as Second Lieutenant, Oct. 31, 1865.
Second Lieutenant David Hillier, e. as First Sergeant,
Sept. I, 1861. Promoted Second Lieutenant, Apr.
10,1862. Resigned March 21, 1865.
Sergt. Wm. Crawford, e. Sept. i, '6r, m. o. Sept. 23,
'64, as First Sergt.
Corpl. Richard B. Hubbard, e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Sept.
23, 1864, as Sergt.
Corpl. Samuel D. Cleland. e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. March
16, 1865.
Corpl. Jas. Kinney, e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Sept. 23, '64.
Bugler Geo. M. Keller, e. Sept. i. '6i,m.o.Sept. 23, '64.
Farrier Fritz Gall, e. Sept. i, '61, disd. May i, '62.
PRIVATES.
Barlow Hiram, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept. 23, 1864.
Bates Wm. H. e. Sept. i, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran.
Buncher Lewis, e. Sept. i, 1861, die 1 June 2, 1862.
Bean Isaac S. e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Oct 31, '65, Corpl.
Bradshaw Clement, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Oct. 31, '65,
as Saddler.
Broderick Finley I. e. Sept. 19, 1861, m. o. Sept. 23, '64.
Deitz John, e Sept. i, 1861, m.o Apr. 13, '65, as Sergt.
to date April 8, 1865.
Gaines Richard W. T. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept.
23, 1864. _
Hamer Martin D. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Sept. 23, 1864,
as Sergt.
Hummel Henrj', e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Oct. ji, 1865.
Kell Jos. e, Sept. i, 1865. disd. July 7, '64, disab.
Lewis Thos. C. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Meehan Dan'l, e. Sept. i, 1861.
Mcore John, e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. July 8, '65. Prisnr.
war.
Moore Jas. e. Sept. i, '61. m. o. Oct. 31, '65, as Sergt.
Mills F. H. e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. July 8, '65. Prisnr.
war.
Racy John, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865, as
wagoner.
Rogers kussell, e. Sept. i. 1861, disd. May 28, 1862.
Riddig David, e. Sept. i, 1861.
Swanson Swan, e. Sept. i, '61, disd. June 4, '64, disab.
Smith Noah, e. Sept. i, '61, died White bta. Sept.
30, 1864.
Simser Chas. e. Sept. i, 1861, m. <>. Oct. 31, as Farrier.
Strupp Peter, e. Sept. i, 1861, m. o. July 8, '65, to date
May 30, 1865. Prisnr. war.
Shwalback Jos. e. Sept. i, '61, re-enlisted as veteran.
Sechrist Philip, e. Sept. i, 1861. disd. Dec. 19, 1861.
Titterington Chas. e. Sept. i, 1861, tn. o. Sept. 25, '64.
Vansant Sam'l K. e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Sept. 23, ^64, as
Corpl,
Welsh Andrew B. e. Sept. i, '61, m. o. Sept. 23, '64,33
Corpl.
Wells Fred'k, e. Sept. 1, '61, m. o. Sept. 23,'64, Corpl.
VETERANS.
Sergt. Jos. Macauby, e. Jan. i, '64, m. o. Oct. 31, '65,
as Co. Q. M. Sergt.
Corpl. Alfred Axtle, e. Jan. 1, '64, m, o. July 20, '65,
paroled piisnr.
Corpl. John Dougherty, e. Jan. 1, '64, Sergt., July
18, 1865.
Blacksmith Jos. Swalbargh, e. J.m. i, '64, m. o. Oct.
31, 1865.
PRIVATES.
Arnold John, e. Jan. i, '64, m. o. July 8, '65, to date
May 30, 1865. Prisnr. war.
Bedford Jas. e. Jan. i, '64, m. o. Oct. 3, '65, as Corpl.
Bedford Henry, e. Jan. i, '64, m. o. Oct. 31, '65, Sergt.
Burton Jas. E. e. Jan. j, 1864, desert'd Sept. 11, '65.
Giles Wesley A. e. Jan. i, 1864, m. o. Oct. 37, '65, as
Corpl.
Way Colburn H.e. Jan. i, 1864, m. o. July 18, 1865.
Prisnr. war.
RECRUITS.
Arnold John, e. Nov. 27, '61, re-enlisted as veteran.
Burton Jas. E. e. Nov. 27, '61, re-enlisted as veteran.
Bruner Jas. M. e. Oct. 31, 1861. m. o. Sept. 22, 1864.
Bailey Abi L. e. Dec. 20, 1861, m. o. June 7. '65, Sergt.
Bell Hugh M. e. April 21, '64, m.o. July 8, '65. Prisnr.
of war.
Bruner F. C. e. April 12, 1S64, m. o. Oct. 31, '65, as
Corpl.
Bailey Lewis G. e. March 9, i86s, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Crabtree John E . <= . April 21. 1S64, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Clereri^h Wm. e. Oct. 13. 1S64. m. o. Oct. 26, 1865.
Fulsinger Frank, e, Oct. 3, 1861, disd. Oct. 23, 1862.
Lawson Geo. A. e, Sept. 22, 1864, m. June 11, 1865.
Melvin Geo. e. Sept. 20, 1861, m. o. Sept. 22, 1864.
Murphy Michael, e. March 30, 1864, in. o Oct 31, 1865.
Melvin (.eo. e. Oct. 18, 1864, m. o. Oct. 26, 1865.
Muzzy Jas. e. March q, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
McMillen Wm. J. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 26, 1865.
Neely Wm. P. e. Mch. 30, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Othick Caleb, e. Mch. 29, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865, as
Corpl
Patten Christy, e. Mch. 25, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Rathburn Homer D. e. Dec, i, '61, disd. April 7, '62,
disab.
Renfro John M. e Mch. 29, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Rus ell Alfred H. e. Sept. 22, 1864, m. o. Jun; 11,1865.
Robb Andrew, e. Sept. 22, '64, died at Paducah, Ky.,
May I, 1865.
Root J. A. c. Nov. 15, '64, prmt. Hospital Steward.
Renfro Geo. E. Mch. 28, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Stackhouse |as. H. e. Oct. 31, 1861, m. o. Nov. i, 1864.
Stackhouse Geo. W. e. Oct. 31, '61, disd. Nov. 14, '62.
Smith Nat. e. Mch. 31, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, i 65.
Stricklan Perry, e. Sept. 22, 1864, m. o. June 11, 1865.
KOCK ISLAND COtTNTY WAR KECORD.
263
Turner Geo. L. e. Mch. 26, 1864. m. o. Oct. 31, '65, as
Bugler.
Vansant N. G. e. Feb. 9, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Wallace Alfred, e. Oct. 31, 1861, m. o. Sept. 22, 1864.
Way G. N. e. Oct. i, 1861, re-enlisted as veteran.
Wilson Robt. e. Dec. 1. '61, kid. at Fisherning's Creek,
Miss., June 10, 1864.
Wellierer Jos. S. e Mch. 30, 1864, m.o. Oct. 31. 1864'
Williams Philip P. e. Sept. 22, 1864, m. o. June 11, '65.
Wood Wm. J. e. Sept. 22, 1864, m. o. June 22, 1865.
Company B.
RECRUITS.
Dimmock Henry C. e. Mch 9, 1864, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865
Gerrard Park B. e. Mch. 9, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Kirkpatrick Jas. H. e. Sept. 22, 1864, m. o. June 8, '65.
Spencer Eugene, e. Mch. 28, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Company C.
RECRUITS.
Curry Geo. W. e. Mch. 28, 1865. m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Griffin Joshua, e. Mch. 28, i86s. m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Head Frcd'k A. e. April 25, 1864, detached at m. o. of
Regt.
Howardson Jas. e. Mch. 9, 1865, absent, sick at. m. o.
of Regt.
Company D.
Johnston John, e. Dec. 20, Vji, m. o. Oct. 31, '65,Sergt.
Company E.
Cole Chas. W. e. Sept. i, 1861, died Rivers Sta., Mo.,
April 14, 1862.
Company L.
First Lieutenant Benj. D. Galino, e. Oct. 15, 1861. Re-
enlisted as veteran. Sergeant, Jan. i, 1864. Pro-
moted First, then Second Lieutenant, June 20, '64.
Promoted First Lieutenant, May 4, 1864. Resigned
July 14, 1865.
Callaghan David R. e. Mch. 9, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, "65.
Sage Wm. e. Mch. 28, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Company M.
Wilson Geo. W. e. Mch. 28, 1865, m. o. Oct. 3. 1865.
Woodside Wm. J. e. Mch. 28, 1865.
UNASSIGNED RECRUITS.
Baldwin Robt. e. e. Sept. 22, 1864.
Brown" Daniel, e. Mch. 9, 1865.
Cook Geo. e. Oct. t8, 1S64.
Elliott Geo.e. Mch. 28, 1865, desert'd Aug. 7, 1865.
Gilligan John, e. Sept. 22, 1864.
GibbsLucien P. e. Mch. 28, , deserted Aug. i,'6s.
Hardin John, c, Mch. 28, , deserted Aug. i, 1865.
Joslin Naham B. e. Sept. 22, 1864, rejected by board.
Shepherd Chas C. e. Mch. g, 1865.
Streeter Johnson, e. Oct. 4, 1864.
Slocum John,e. Nov. i, 1864.
fozjbtbe:sth cavalry.
The Adjutant (Jeneral's Reports do not furnish a Sketch of the Fourteenth Cavalry.
Major Henry Connelly, com. Second Lieutenant Co. L, Jan. 7, 1862. Promoted Captain, Nov. 14, 1863.
moted Major, June 22, 1865. Resigned (as Captain) June 27, 1865.
Pro-
Company L.
Captain Alvin Everts, com. Jan. 7, 1863. Resigned
Nov. 14, 1863.
Second Lieuienant Wm. M. Moore, e. Oct. 7, 1862.
Promoted Second Lieutenant, Nov. 14, 1803. Mus-
tered out July 31, 1865.
PRIVATES.
Buck Jno. S. e. Sept. 12, 1862, disd. June 8, '65, disab.
Bushnell N. E. e. Oct. i, '62, disd. April 31, '65, disab.
Burlingame P. e. Sept. 27, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865.
Bollman G. e. Dec. 14, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865.
Chapman C. E. e. Dec. 10, '62, disd. July 2, '65, disab.
Cahill Patk. e. Sept. 19, 1861, m. o. July 31, '65, Corpl.
Cumstem J. e.Oct. 2, 1862, died at Marietta, Ga., Sept.
13, 1864.
Cavanaugh Wm. S. e. Sept. 14, 1862, died in Ky.
April 19, 1863.
Cunningham P. e. Dec. 10, 1862, missing in action since
Aug. 3, 1864.
Driscoll Jno. e. Sept. 15, 1862, m. o. July 31, '65, Corpl.
Dodge Samuel, e. Oct. 10, 1862, m. o. May 15, 1865.
Day Albert O. e. Sept. 28, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865.
Field Edwin Y. e. Sept. 23, 1862, m. o. June 22, 1865.
Fleming Jas. e. Dec. 12, 1862, died at Knoxville, Tenn.,
Oct. 26, 1863.
Hetrick N. e. Dec. ir, 1862, deserted June 10, 1864.
Jenkins B. F. e. Oct. 13, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865.
Johnston Larz, e. Sept. 25, '62, deserted June 10, 1864.
Kenady Michael, e. Sept. 15, '62, disd. June 21, '65, disab.
Lynes Jerry, e. Oct. 11. 1862, disd. April i, '64, disab.
Moore Jas. e. Oct. i, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865, Sergt.
Morg.^n H. C. e. Oct. i, 1S62, disd. April i, '64, disab.
O'Brien Terrance, e. Sept. 15, disd. May 18, '65, disab.
Powers Z. C. e. Sept. 13, 1862, disd. June 8, 1865, disab.
Scott Chas. e. Oct. 3, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865.
Sumner Geo. e. Oct. 26, 1862, pro. Hospital Steward.
Taylor Wesley, e. Oct. 13, 1862, ni.o. July 3r. 1865.
Vale Mason, e. Nov. 15, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865.
VanCamp A. e. Dec. 5, 1865, trans to Inv. Corps, Nov.
7, 1863. _
Watts Francis, e. Dec. 10, 1862, missing in action since
Aug. 3, 1864.
Wagner Jasper, e. Nov. 12, '62, disd. May 23, '65, disab.
Woolscy Henry, e. Dec. 5, 1862, reclaimed by Co. K,
ist III. Lt. Art.
Gravenhorst Jos. e. March 17, 1862, m. o. July 31, '65.
Company C.
Cobb Lewis A. e. Sept. 10, 1862, m. o. July 31, 1865.
Adams Jas. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. Aug. 24, 1865.
Berdonner Robt. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 31, 1865.
Bear Israel, e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 31, 1865.
Bartlett Jas. e. March 29, 1865, m. o. July 31, 1865,
Cox Jas. L. e. March 17, 1865, in. o. July 31, 1865.
Hudson Sam'l W. e. March 17, '65. m. o. July 31, 1865.
Newton 1 hos. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 31, 1865.
Ross Ephraim H. e. March 17, 1865, m. o. July 31 '65.
Suerbuegg larob F. e. March 17, '65, m. o. July 31, '65.
Whiteside Jno. W. e. March 17, '65, m. o. July 31, 65.
SBVENTliEKTH I. y. C.
The Seventeenth Cavalry Regiment Illinois Volunteers was organized under special authority from the War
Department, issued August 12, 1863,10 Hon. John F. Farnsworth. 1 he rendezvous was establislied at St. Charles,
Kane County, Illinois. By the approval of the Governor of the State, the Colonelcy of the Regiment was offered
17^4
264
EOCK ISLAND COUNTY WAR RECOKD.
to John L. Beveridge, then Major in the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, wJio assumed the work of recruitment and
organization, and opened the rendezvous November 15,1863. Eight companies were mustered in Jan. 22, 1864.
Four othercompanies were mustered in and the organization of the Regiment completed, February 12, 1864. The
Regiment was sent to Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, where iioo sets of hur>.e equipments were received. From
there it moved to Alton, Illinois, ami relieved the Thirteenth lllincis Cavalry in guarding the Military Prison at
that place. Early in June following, tiie First Battalion was ordered to St. Louis, and the Second Battalion
followed immediately. Both being tully mounted were ordered at once to North Missouri District. The First
Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Dennis J. Hynes commanding, proceeded to St. Joseph, Missouri, where the com-
manding officer reported in person to General Fisk, commanding Distiirt of North Missouri. The Second
Battalion, Major Lucius C. Matlack commanding, was assigned by General C. B. Fisk to the post of Glasgow,
Missouri. From this period, for four months, the three battalions were separate and remote from each other, and
so extended were their movements, that it is impossible to follow them in this brief sketch. They seem to have
been all over Missouri after Price's and Jeff. Thompson's Guerilla Bands, following them into Kansas and Arkan-
sas, doing most efficient service.
Company C.
Burton Robt. e. Oct. 4, 1864, m. o. Oct. 4, 1865.
Company L.
Captain Benj. Harding, com. Jan. 24, 1864. Resigned
Dec. 10. 1864.
First Sergt. Chas. McGinnis, e. Dec. i, 1863, m. o. Dec.
20, 1865, as private.
Sergt. Levi or Eli Corbin, e. Nov. i, 1863, dlsd. Oct. 15,
1865, disab.
Corpl. Rich. Bessell,e. Oct. 3,1863. m. o. Dec. 20, 1865,
as private.
Teamster Jno. W. Edwards, e. Oct. 2, 1863, m. o. Dec.
20, 1865, as bugler.
Wagoner Orlando Libby, e. Oct. 4, 1863, m. o. Dec. 20,
1865, as private.
PRIVATES.
Bryant Jackson, e. Dec. 26, '63, m. o. Dec. 20, '65, Corpl.
Billington Chas. A. e. Jan. 21, '64, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865.
Coltnian Wm. e. Nov. 29, 1864, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865.
Fignus Samuel, e. Jan. 21, 1864, m. o. Jan., 1866.
Grobs Geo. e. Nov. 12, 1864, drowned in Owl Creek,
Kansas, July 28, 1865.
Harsell Jno. e. Dec. 24, 1864, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865.
Horn Wm. M. C. e. Nov. 25, 1864, trans, from 12th 111.
Cav. m. o. Dec. 20, 1865.
Ma.xwell Wm. e. Oct. 19. 1868, disd. Aug. 7, '65, disab!
Miller Jno. H. e. Jan. 10, 1864, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865.
Peter>on Cornelius, e, Jan. 21, '64, kid. struck by light-
ning June 8, 1865.
Thompson Jno. e. [an. 21, 1864, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865.
Williams Jno. e. Ian. 21, 1864, ni. o. Dec. 20, 1865.
Wilson Cyrus, e. Nov. 9, 1863, m. o. Dec. 20, 1865.
Payne Jas. O. e. Oct. 19, 1864, m. o. Nov. 3, 1865.
3IISCELLANEOUS CAVALRY.
FROM 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th and 16th REGIMENTS.
Jackson Jos. e. Sept. 3, 1861, re-enlisted as vet. m. o.
Nov. 5, 1865, as Sergt.
Collins Wm. e. Oct. 20 1864.
Jones Chas. e. Oct. 11, 1864.
Miller James, e. Oct. 11, 1864.
Molgan Jas. A. e. Oct. 21, 1863, deserted Nov. 14, 1864.
Vermillion Robt. H. e. Oct. 11, 1864.
Beaver Benj. e. Oct. 21, 1861.
Eger Jno, e. April 16, 1864, m. o. Aug. 19, 1865.
FIRST ARTILLERY.
Battery D.
Cummings Wm. e. Jan. i, 1863.
Dickey Hartson, e. Jan. i, 1863, m. o. July 28, 1865.
James Morris, e. Jan. i, 1863, disd. Aug. 26, 1864.
Mc(;inley Wm. e. Dec. i, 1862.
Wetsel Paris, e. Dec. i, 1862.
Wells Ward S.e. Dec. i, 1862.
Battery G.
Tate Robt. A. e. March 26, 1864, Ai. o. July 24, 1865.
Chicago Board of Trade Battery.
Kelse Jno. e. Dec. 10, 1863, m. o. June 30, 1865.
Stahl Leonard, e. Dec. 10, 1863, deserted Jan. 5, 1864.
108th U. S. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY,
Berdoins Chas. e. Oct. i, 1864.
Fry Jas. e. Oct. 5, 1864.
Harnett Eli, e. Oct. i, 1S64.
Motley Lewis, e. Oct. i. 1864.
Oldain Geo. e. Oct. i, 1864.
O'Neil Dave, e. Oct. i, 1864.
Rankin Henry, e. Oct. i, 1864.
Spillman Geo. e. Oct. i, 1864.
Starks Solomon, e. Oct. i, 1864.
Troutman Louis, e. Oct. i, 1864.
Troutman Benj. e. Oct. i, 1864.
Troutman Steve, e. Oct i, 1864.
Troutman Jesse, e. Oct. i, 1864.
Yancey Moses, e. Oct. i, 1864.
FIRST AR3IY CORPS— CO. NO. 0.
McCay Geo. F. e. April i, 1865, m. o. March 31, 1866
Schilling Jacob, e. April i, 1865, m. o. March 31, 1866.
Babcock Simon C. e. April 3, '65, m. o. April 2, 1866.
Lindsay Aquilla, e. April 3, 1865, m.o. April i, 1866.
ALFRED A, ADAMS,
Rapids City, Hampton Township.
il
Biographical Directory.
ABBREVIATIONS.
Adv Adventist
av nveinie
Bapt - Baptist-
bet between
Co company or county
Cath - -. Catholic
Cong Congre«:Htional
Ch .- Church
dem democrat
Epis Epi>^copal
Evang Evangelist
Ind.. - Independent
I. V. I - Illinois Volunteer Infantry
I. V C Illinois Volunteer Ciivalry
I. V. A Illinois Volunteer Artillery
Luth Lutheran
Meth Methodist
mkr _ maker
P O Post OlHce
Presb Presbyterian
prop proprietor
rep reiniblican
Rev Keverend
sec section or secretary
Spir Spiritualist
St street
supt superintendent
treas treasurer
Univ Universali-t
Unit Unitarian
V. P ...United Presbvteiian
U. B United Brethren
ROCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP.
ABBOTT FISHER, R. R. contractor;
1531 6th av; rep; from N. Y.
Abdill "VVm. harness maker; 20th st bet 3d
and 4th avs.
Abell Harry, book-keeper; 1705 2d av;
dem ; from Penn.
Ashford Jas. K. carpenter ; 3d av ; dem.
Ackers Chas. watchman ; 4th av and 2d st ;
born Illinois.
Adams Henry, stone cutter ; 5th av, e of 80th
st; rep; Meth; from England.
Adams John, laborer; 412 22d st; rep; Meth.
ADAMS I.ITCIEX, Attorney; mem-
ber of firm of Sturgeon & Adams; res.
541 20th st; born in Juniata Co., Penn.,
Jan. 7, 1843 ; came to this County in 1869 ;
Rep.
Adams L. V. mail agent ; 420 15th st ; rep ;
from N. Y.
Adams Wm. ship carpenter; 810 6th av; rep.
Adler Chas. 2d st and ?.d av ; rep ; Jew ; Ger.
Adler I. laborer; dem; Cath; from Germ'y.
Adler J. H. liquor merchant; 1416 3d av;
dem ; Jew ; from Germany.
Adler R. R. traveler; dem; Jew; from Ger.
Ailcs Charles, laborer; 2d av bet 6th and 7th
avs ; from German}'.
Ailsworth Edgar, printer ; 276 22d st ; dem ;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Albert Peter, laborer; 627 17th st; dem; from
Maryland.
Albery John, laborer; 523 8th st; born 111.
Albrecht John, 227 21st st; dem.
Albrecht John M. liquors; 2d st.
Ales Fred, 9tli st and 8d av.
Allen Abenezer,storekeeper ; rep ; from Penn.
Allen A. K. 8th st bet 3d and 4th avs ; Luth ;
from Ohio.
Allen Barney, brakeman; 1120 3d av.
Allen Edwin, rep ; Meth ; from N. Y.
Allen J. D. sashmaker; 806 24th st. rep; 111.
Allen Mrs. Robert, house-keeper; 2109 5th
av; from Michigan.
Alter Geo. painter ; 437 8th st ; dem ; Ohio.
Ames Chas. painter; 8th av; dem; Cath;
from Sweden.
Amos Frank, 1716 3d av.
AXAWAIiT E. H. Manufacturer and
Dealer in Lumber, Doors, Sash and Blinds ;
Office, cor 3d av and 26th st; Residence,
Elm st bet otli and 6th avs ; born in West-
moreland Co., Penn., July 18, 1833 ; came
to this Co. in 1853 ; Rep;' Meth; married
Sarah H. Bowen, June 5th 1862 ; born in
Worcester Co., Maryland ; have four child-
ren.
Auawalt Samuel, retired ; 29th st ; rep ; Meth ;
from Penn.
Anderson A. G. laborer; 2d av and 21st st;
dem ; from Sweden.
Anderson Andrew,laborer ; 5th av, e of Swede
College ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden.
Anderson Chas. laborer; cor 1st av and 12th
st ; rep ; from Sweden.
iVA
^66
BIOGKAPHICAJL DIRECTORY OF
Anderson Gus, laborer; 618 lOtli st; rep;
Luth ; from Sweden.
Anderson John A. carpenter ; 821 7th av ;
rep; Luth; from Sweden.
Anderson Miss M. C. dressmaker ; 182?!^ 2d
av; from N. Y.
Anderson Samuel, laborer ; 5th av e of Swede
College ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden.
Andrews Mrs. Jane S. widow^ ; 541 20th st ;
Presb; from Ohio.
Andrews Lemuel G. law student ; dem ; 111.
AI^'KRUM J. FRAXK, Constable;
Residence, 14th st; born in Harrison Co.,
O., Sept. 8, 1845; came to this Co. in 1869;
Rep; has been on Police force two years
and a half; was in the Army three years
and four months, in the 9th Ohio Cavalry;
married his wdfe, Elfa Chancellor, July
12, 1867; has two children.
Anson Chas. laborer ; 421 21st st ; rep ; from
Sweden.
A^fTHOlSTY^ G. W. Hotel ; cor 16th st
and 4th av ; born in Erie Co., N. C, Dec.
20th 1844; came to this Co. in 1869; lud;
Meth ; Mr. Anthony is proprietor of the
new and finely furnished Hotel known as
the Anthony House; terms reasonable;
wife Mary J. Carter; married Oct. 11, 1866.
Anthony Geo cor 4th av and 16th st.
Anthony Jacob, cooper ; 6th av, bet 13th and
14th sts ; dem ; from Germany.
Anthony John, Sr. 6th av, bet 13th and 14th
sts ; dem ; from Germany.
Anthony John, Jr. cooper ; 6th av and 14th
st; dem; from Germany.
Applequist C. laborer ; 7th st, bet 4th and 5th
av ; rep ; from Sweden.
Applequist Fred, saloon ; 3d av ; dem ; Sw^e-
den.
Appleton Jas. glass-blower; 417 8th st; rep;
from England.
ArgubrightD. 215 22dst; dem; from Ohio.
Arnold John, 4th av.
Arnold S. E. railroad ; cor 4th av and 25th
st ; rep ; Meth ; from Vermont
Arnold Wm. fireman ; rep ; from N. Y.
Arp Jos. tinner ; 1st av bet 19th and 20th sts ;
from Germany.
Asbrand E. teacher; 207 21st st; from Ger.
ASTER JOHX, Baker; Residence
West side of Market Square ; born in Ger-
many, Jan. 7, 1830; came to this County in
1854; Dem; married, June 23, 1856, Cath-
erine Itten ; has six children ; holds office
of Supervisor.
Atkinson John, Elm st ; born Illinois.
ATKIliSON & OIvOFF, Brick
Makers; cor of Elm and Lee sts; farmers
can always find a good bargain by calling
upon them ; they are also "contractors for
furnishing and laying brick.
Atwood W. H. lawyer ; Harper House ; dem ;
born Illinois.
Aunka Marks, lumber ; 20th st.
Autey Thomas, stone cutter; 6th av, bet 25th
and 26th sts ; from England.
Ayers Mrs. Ellen, seamstress; 513 20th st;
Epis ; from Ireland.
BAAS FRED, clerk; cor 4th av and 16th
st ; rep ; from Indiana.
Babcock Frank, clerk ; 2600 5th av ; born 111.
Babcock Fred, fireman ; born Illinois.
Babcock T. A. grocer -, 2600 5th av ; Mass.
Backman John, tenant ; dem ; Ind ; Ken.
Backman M. farmer; Sec. 2; dem; Cath;
from Germany.
RAHKSEX F. Money Loaner; Agent
for ^tna Life Insurance Co., also Fire
Insurance ; Residence and office, 18th st,
bet 6th and 7th av ; born in Germany, Jan.
26th, 1830; came to this County in 1868 ;
Rep.
Bahnsen Frank, clerk; rep; from Germany.
Bahnsen Wm. salesman ; 19th st, bet 1st and
2d avs ; rep ; from Germany.
Bailey C. O. 19lh st.
Bailey Geo.grocer; 2d av; rep; born 111.
Bailey G. E. 7th av and 20th st.
Bailey J. C. carpenter ; rep ; Meth ; Ohio.
Bailey Kennedy, salesman ; 727 20th st ; rep ;
born Illinois.
Bailey Robert, fireman ; 727 20th st ; rep ;
Presb ; from Ohio.
Bailey Mrs. Wm. 727 20th st ; Presb ; Ohio.
Bailey Wm. train dispatcher; P. O. Block;
rep ; born Illinois.
Bailey Z. C. 5th av, e of 30th st; rep ; N. H.
BAIX GEO. A. & CO. Carriage
Manufacturers, who make all kinds of
Carriages, Buggies and Pha-tons, &c.
Baker Christ, mason; Cath; from Germany.
Baker Geo. pedlar ; 425 22d st ; dem ; Cath ;
from Germany.
Baker H. H. engineer ; 30th st ; rep ; N. Y.
Baker Jos. jeweler ; 734 23d st ; rep ; Presb ;
from England.
Baker W. rep ; from Gennany.
Baker Willard, book-keeper; 722 20th st;
rep ; from Vermont.
Ball Henry, harness maker; 1417 6th av;
dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Ball John, laborer; 713 2d st; rep; from Va.
Balnke Chas. laborer; 416 5th st;rep; Luth;
from Germany.
Bamberger Isaac, clothing; 1404 3d av; Ind;
from Germany.
Banes D. C. clerk ; rep ; from Germany.
Banks Mrs. Rachel, 2319 5th av; Presb; Pa.
Barber James, laborer; 5th av,bet 3d and 4th
sts; rep; from Missouri.
Barber Wm. H.. stone-cutter ; 5th av, e of
Swede Col ; rep ; Meth ; from England.
ROCK ISLAISTD CITlf Alto TOWlSTSHlP.
267
Bares Henry, laborer; 710 2d st; Lutli
from Germany.
Barge Jno. book-keeper ; 824 1st av ; dem
from Pennsylvania.
Barker E. H. ice dealer; 1109 8th av; rep
from New York.
Barlow Jno. L. laborer ; 2606 6th av ; rep ;
from Missouri.
Barlow Louis, machinist; 2G06 6th av; rep;
from Massachusetts.
Barnard Andrew, laborer; 2d av; rep.
Barnard Ernst, laborer ; 2d av ; rep.
Barnes D. C. boards at Taylor House.
Barnes M. A. grocer; cor. 2d av and 8tli st;
dem; born Illinois.
Barnes T. D. cor 2d av and 6th st ; dem ;
Meth; from Massachusetts.
Barnes Tliomas, sawyer ; 526 21st st ; dem ;
Cath ; from Maryland.
Barnett Fred'k, glass cutter ; 889 2d av ; from
Vermont.
Barnett Jno. D. laborer; 213 21st st.
Barnett J. H. agt; 410 19th st; dem; Tenn.
Baruhart Oscar, printer ; rep ; from Penn.
Barr Robt. mechanic ; 4th av, bet 9th and
10th sts ; rep ; Presb.
Barr W. B. book-keeper; ind; Presb. Ind.
Jiarr Wm. clerk; 2d av; rep.
Barth John, painter ; 422 8th st ; dem ; Cath ;
from Germany.
Barthalow Jas. laborer; 2110 5th av; rep;
Cath ; from Ohio.
Batcheler B. F. capitalist; Harper House.
Battisfore Eugene, laborer ; 6th av, bet 24th
and 25th sts ; dem ; from Ohio.
Battles G. W. grocer ; 2d av and 10th st.
Batzel Jacob, laborer ; 1st st, between 6th and
7th av ; from Germany.
Bauersfeld Jno. E. 914 4th av; Chris; Ger.
Baughman Alfred, watchman ; 2d av and ?lst
st; rep; from Ohio.
Baumann Ferdinand, laborer; 420 10th st;
dem ; from Germany.
Baumgartner Chris, wagon maker ; 716 15th
st ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Baxter C. laborer; rep.
Baxter Chas. machinist ; 814 6th av ; Meth ;
from Canada.
Baxter John, bdsat Taylor House.
Baxter M. C. bds at Taylor House.
Byrne Wm. salesman ; bus cor 4tli av and
12th st ; dem ; Cath.
Beal Marcus, farmer ; 5th av, bet 14th and
15th sts ; rep ; Meth ; from Virginia.
Bean Mrs. E. 3d av, bet 11th and 12th sts;
Presb; born Illinois.
Bean E. S. btls 3d av, bet 11th and 12th sts.
Bean Jas. helper ; bds 2d av ; rep.
Bean John, laborer; Sec. 11; dem; Cath;
from Ireland.
Bean Jno. L. landlord; 3d av, 12th st; rep;
Lib ; fi'om Pennsylvania.
Bean Wm. H- H. salesman; rep; born 111.
Bear Jonas, merchant ; 18th st ; bet 6th and
7th av ; dem ; from Germany.
Beard Mrs. E. 1912 8d av.
Beard Jas. laborer ; 7th av, bet 25th and 26th
sts; rep;^ath; from Ireland.
Beardsley E. S. fireman ; 546 24th st ; rep ;
Meth ; from Pennsylvania.
Beardsley Jackson, laborer ; cor 5th av and
16th sts ; rep.
Beardsley Jas. M., U. S. gauger ; cor 4th av
and 4tli st ; rep.
Beck Mrs. Elizabeth, grocer; 9th st and 7th
av; from Germany.
Beck Victor, brewer ; 3022 5th av ; Ger.
Beecher D. plow fitter; 613 12th st; dem;
Cath ; from New York.
Beehler Max, clothier ; 16th st, bet 2d and
3d avs ; rep ; Jew.
Behrens Jno. F. saloon; 1418 7th av; Ger.
Beiswenger Chas. laborer; 420 4th st; dem;
from New York.
Beiswenger David, laborer; 420 4th st; dem;
from Germany.
Bell W. S. engineer; 2705 6th av; rep; 111.
Bell Wm. retired; 523 23d st; dem; Penn.
Bellinger Frank, car repairer ; 2d av.bet 21st
and 22d sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Bellman Wm. butcher; 710 4th st; Ger.
Bellows Jas. M. 3d av, bet 14th and 15th sts ;
rep ; Lib ; from New York.
Bellows Mrs. Julia, housekeeper; 1124 9th
av; Meth; from Virginia.
Benedict Albert, 20th st ; rep ; from Cal.
Bender Ira, pattern maker ; dem ; Penn.
Bender Samuel, pattern maker ; 4th av ; bet
22d and 23d st ; dem ; from Pennsylvania.
Bender Wallace, carpenter; 22d st, bet 2d
and 3d avs ; rep ; from Pennsylvania.
Bengston John, druggist; Harper House;
rep ; from Sweden.
Bengston L. G. shoemaker ; 2018 5th av ; rep ;
Bapt; from Sweden.
Bennett Archibald, fireman ; bds 2d av.
Bennett Robt. stone cutter; 918 7th av; rep-
Meth ; from England. '
Berg Andrew, 5th av; rep; from Germany.
Berg Andrew, blacksmith; 802 6th av; rep;
Luth ; from Sweden.
Bergan Michael, machinist; 416 22d st; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Bergstrom L. P. watchmaker ; 4th av, bet 22d
and 23d sts ; rep ; from Sweden.
Berhson Simon, 2009 4th av; rep; from Ger.
Bernhardi Carl, physician ; 2d av and 14th
st; dem.
Bernhauer Wm. barber; 1004 3d av; Ger,
268
BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF
Berry Richard, laborer ; 236 22d st ; dem ;
Cath ; from Maine.
Bersal Herman, baker ; from Germany.
Beselin Herman, cigar maker ; bds 3d av ;
dem ; from Germany.
Beselin John H. cigar maker; 1135 3d av;
dem ; from Germany.
Bettle H. C. machinist; post-office block;
rep ; Lib ; from Pennsylvania.
Bibb J. W. hair worker ; 429 5th st ; rep ;
from Kentucky.
Biehl John, musician ; 7th av, bet 12th and
13th sts ; from Germany.
Biddison C. bds 5th st.
BIDDISON E. 4i. Machinist; born in
Kock Island, Oct. 15, 1851; Lib; married
Nettie Wright, July 20, 1873; she was born
in Addison Co., Vt. ; has one son.
Biddison J. A. bds 5th st.
Biggerd Jas. laborer; 13th st, bet 5th and 6th
avs ; rep ; from Pennsylvania.
Bindinger Christian, cooper ; 1827 4th av ;
. dem.
Bindinger Jno F. printer ; 1827 4th av ; dem.
Bindinger Louis, drug clerk; 1827 4th av;
dem.
Biorkenfeldt B. upholsterer ; Commerce st ;
Ind ; from Germany.
Bisant Wesle}^ farmer; 5;h av and 27th st;
dem; from Ohio.
Bishop Daniel, fireman; 2500 5th av; rep.
Bishop S. E. watchman ; 2d av, bet 25th and
26th St.
Blackburn Rev. A.J. minister; rep; Penn.
Blackburn Geo. painter ; bds 1st av, bet 8th
and 9th sts ; rep.
Blackburn Henry C, dem ; from Kentucky.
Blackburn Jackson, painter; 1st av, bet 8th
and 9th sts ; rep ; Chris.
Blackburn Wm. C. dept. marshal; dem;
from Kentucky.
Blackball Adam ; shoemaker ; 20th st ; rep ;
Chris; from Scotland.
Bladel Andrew, carpenter ; 908 3d av.
Bladel John, paver ; cor 1st av and 8d st.
Bladel Philip, sawyer ; 408 4th av.
Blair Jacob, carpenter ; 7th av, bet 14th and
15th sts; from New York.
Blaisdell Jas. 7th st, bet 6th and 7th avs ;
rep ; from New Hampshire.
Bhiisdell Jas. prop carriage shop ; 6th st, bet
6th and 7th avs; rep; from N. H.
Blake Jno. boarding house ; 226 22d st ; dem ;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Blanchard Wm. 7th av and 20th st.
Blanding V. M. lawyer; 5th av; dem; Lib;
from Pennsylvania.
Blattman Geo. bds 1308 3d av.
Blauvelt Ike, engineer ; 3d av ; dem.
Blecker Chris, laborer ; 1st av ; rep ; Ger.
Bledsoe Geo. B. grocer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ;
rep ; from Indiana.
Bledsoe Wm. laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st;
rep ; from Md.
Bleuer Jacob, carpenter ; 7th av, bet 14th and
15th sts ; rep ; from Switzerland.
Bleuer Jno. Jr., saloon ; 121 18th st ; Switz.
Bleuer Jno. carpenter ; 17th st, s of 7th av ;
dem ; from Germany.
Bleuer Nicholas,cigar maker ; 17th st, s of 7th
av ; dem ; born Illinois.
Blochlinger Jos. driller; 809 7th av; dem;
Cath; from Germany.
Blochlinger Jos. A. moulder; 809 7th av;
dem ; Cath ; from Iowa.
Blok Theo. laborer; 416 5th st; rep; Ger.
Blonquist Gus, teamster; 2117 5th av, rep;
Luth; from Sweden.
Bloom Chas. night clerk Harper House.
Blue Jos. hostler ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; dem ;
born Illinois.
Blumb F. saloon; cor 4th av and 9th st.
Blumb Geo. H. saloon; 9th st and 4th av;
dem ; from Maryland.
Blythe J. G. rep ; from Pennsylvania.
Boehme, Wm. livery; 225 18tli st; Germany.
Boetje Fred, laborer; 937 5th av; dem; Ger.
Boggess Harrison, carpenter; 4th av; dem;
from Pennsylvania.
Bohme S. C. F. 20th st, bet 3d and 4th av.
Boland Peter, laborer ; 2d av.
Bolinger Wm. printer ; 213 21st st.
Bollinger Joseph, gardener; lib; Cath; from
Darmstadt, Germany.
Bolhnall Geo. painter; dem; born Illinois.
Bollman Conard, boarding house ; Penn.
Bollman Gabriel, blacksmith; 2d av; rep;
from Pennsylvania.
Bollman Jno. D. tinner; dem; born Illinois.
Bollman John T. engineer; dem; born 111.
Bollman Jos. teamster; 1513 6th av; rep;
Presb ; from Pennsylvania.
Bollman Mrs. M. housekeeper; Meth; Penn.
Bollman Reuben, blacksmith; 1517 6th av;
dem ; born Illinois.
Bollman Simon, laborer; 9th st, bet 6th and
7th avs; dem; from Germany.
Bollman Thos. policeman; 611 6th st; dem;
born Illinois.
Boltz Chas. machinist; 2d av; bet 21st and
22d sts , dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Bormschein F. baker; 1815 2d av; Ger.
Bostock Henry, glass blower ; Sec. 2 ; Epis ;
from England.
Bowen Albert W. tobacconist; 611 17th st;
rep; born Illinois.
Bowen Chas. H. carpenter; 219 18th st;
from Maryland.
KOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSFUl'.
269
Boweu August, moulder; 213 21st st.
Boweu David, grocer; 619 ITtli st; rep; R. I.
Bowniaa E. H. Dept. Circuit Clerk ; 2d av ;
re]).
Boweu Gilbert C, 3d av; rep ; Chris; R. I.
Boweu Moses, planer ; 3d av, bet Soth and
20th sts.
Bo wen Thos. moulder ; 218 21st st.
Boye Thos. saloon ; 9th st, bet 7th and 8th
av; from England.
Boyer John, retired farmer; Sec. 1; dem;
Bapt; from Pennsylvania.
Boyle Jas. merchant ; 23d st and 5th av ; dem ;
from Ireland.
Boyle John, fireman ; 3d av ; dem.
Boyle Wm. engineer; dem ; born Illinois.
Boynton Eugene W. machinist ; 719 23d st;
dem ; from Massachusetts.
Bojaiton Geo. H. civil engineer; 717 23d st;
rep; from New Hampshire.
Boyson Juo. laborer ; 6th av, bet 13th and
14th sts ; dem ; from Germanj'.
BRACKETT JOSEPH W. Attor-
ney; residence 1st av, bet 11th and 12ih
sts; born in Otsego Co, N. Y., Jan. 19,
1815; came to this Co. in 1850; Rep; Mr.
B. was admitted to the bar of New York
in 1840 ; practiced there nine years, and
has lived in Rock Island since 1850; was
Commissary in the 9th I. V. C. ; married
Eliza M. Parmelee,Juue 0, 1840; has three
daughters.
Bradford, L. G. book-keeper ; 4th av ; dem ;
Lib.
Bradley Mrs. Maria, housekeeper ; 2701 6th
av ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Bradshaw Geo. teacher; bds 3d av.
Brady Andrew, laborer; 4th av, bet 17th and
18lh sts; from Ireland.
Brady P. 4th av, bet 21st and 22d sts; Ind.
Brahm Michael, shoemaker; cor 3d av and
20tli St.
Brakman Jacob,gardener ; Sec. 1; rep; Luth;
from Germany.
Braltemire Henry, laborer ; 809 14th st ; from
Germany
Brandenburger Aug. ; 3d av.
Brandes Ernest, carpenter ; 4tli av, bet 8tli
and 9th sts ; from Germany.
Brashar Edwin, farmer; Sec. 11; rep; Meth;
born Rock Island.
Breibach Gus. butcher; 1817 2d av; Ger.
Brendle Chas. ; 3d av.
Brennan Michael, saloon ; 1st av ; dem ; Cath
Brennan Michael, Sr. ; 2603 5th av; dem;
Cath; from Ireland.
Brennan Michael, Jr. sawyer ; 2603 5th av;
dem ; Cath ; from Ohio.
Brennan Daniel, laborer ; 3d av, bet 25th and
26th sts ; dem.
Brennan John, policeman; 3d av; dem; Ire-
land.
Bresuahan Patrick, laborer; 114 16th st;
dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Bresnahan Timothy, laborer ; 29th st ; dem ;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Bresnahan T. H. laborer; 430 11th st; dem;
Cath ; from New York.
Breunert E. druggist; 408 21st st; rep ; from
Poland.
BRITTIXGHAM THOS. Retired
House Builder; Sec. 2; born in Worcester,
Md. , Sept. 25, 1805 ; came to this Co. 1835 ;
Dem ; Meth ; owns 314 acres of laud, value
$3,500; son of Obed, of Scotland, who was
in the war of 1812, and Sarah Tindall, of
England, his wife; Mr. Brittingham has
followed house building and jobbing as
his i-egular business for forty years; he
married Matilda Collier, March 24,1827;
she died Dec, 1868, leaving two children,
William T., of California, and Cordelia, of
Rock Island; present wife was Marcia
Dunten, of N. Y.; married May 25, 1871 ;
Gilbert Allen, her first husband, died Aug.
16, 1868, leaving six children, Clarinda,
Ebenezer, Thomas, Edwin, Charles and
Eugene; these five sons all volunteered in
our late war, and was each honorably dis-
charged.
Brockman Adam, saloon ; 1st st, bet 6th and
7th av ; from Germany.
BROCKMAlf HEXRY, House-
Builder and Contractor ; residence 1322 7th
av; born in Germany, Feb. 1, 1837; came
to this Co. 1855 ; Rep ; Meth ; Mr. Brock-
man is prepared to do all kinds of carpen-
ter work; married Elizabeth Gehn, Nov.
18, 1865; four children.
Broderick Mrs. Jas. housekeeper; 2100 2d
av; Cath; from Ireland.
Broderick Michael, laborer ; 5th av ; dem ;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Brogan Patrick, laborer; 5th av, e of Swede
Col.; Cath; from Ireland.
Bromley Geo. A. engineer; bds Taylor
House.
Brooks Chas. student; 5th av; rep; born 111.
Brooks Wm. student ; 5th av, e of Swede
Col; rep; born Illinois.
BROOKS \¥. E. Retired; residence
Brooks' Crossing, 5th av; born in Coos
Co., N. H., July 5, 1819; came to this Co.
1835 ; Rep ; Mr. Brooks holds at the pres-
ent time ottice of Alderman ; married Eliza
M. Drane, of St. Johns, Canada, Dec. 27,
1852; she was born July 6th, 1828; they
have four sons and one daughter living;
have buried two sons and' one daughter.
Bropliy John, laborer; 541 21st st; Ireland.
Brostrom Chas. laborer; 424 5th st; rep;
Luth ; from Sweden.
Brown Mrs. 4th av, bet 13 and 14th sts;
Chris ; from Pennsylvania.
270
BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY Of
Brown Chas. gas-fitter ; 427 22d st ; rep ; from
Sweden.
Brown E. M. teamster ; 711 3d st ; dem ; from
Maine.
Brown Jno. boiler-maker; cor 2d av and 21st
st; from Germany.
Browner Lewis G. laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th
st; dem; born Illinois.
Brubaker Frank, mechanic ; 15th st, bet 3d
and 4th avs.
Brub'augh John, conductor; cor 9th st and
3d av ; rep.
Bruce M. ; from Pennsylvania.
Brue Mrs. Marj% housekeeper ; 1215 7th av ;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Bruff Stephen, blacksmith ; 2508 4th av.
Brunswig F. machinist ; 419 5th st ; Luth ;
from Germany.
Brunswig Henr}', coachman ; 5th av, bet 27th
and 28th sts ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany.
Bryant Chas. G. traveler ; cor 3d av and 8th
st; rep.
Buchanan Robt. machinist ; 803 6th av ; rep ;
Ind.
Buck John, book-keeper; Rock Island
House ; dem ; from Pennsylvania.
Buckley Daniel, engineer; 7th av, bet 27th
and 28th sts ; from Pennsylvania.
BUFOKD B. D. Plow Manufacturer;
residence 1732 7th av ; born in Ky. ; came to
this Co. 1852 ; Dem ; these works were estab-
lished in 1855, with a capacity for making
three or four thousand plows a year; now
it has grown to such a strength that it em-
ploj^s three hundred hands, and sells about
.|2oO,OuO worth of plows per year ; their
goods, which cousist of cultivators, riding
and walking plows, scrapers, and harrows,
are now shipped to all points of the world;
Otficers : B. D. Buford, President ; L. M.
Buford, Vice President; W. P. Butler,
Secretary.
Buford Mrs. Chas. 1732 7th av; Presb; Ky.
Buford Geo. prop Plow Works ; 1732 7th av ;
dem; born Illinois.
Buford J. W. clerk ; bds 1st av ; rep.
BUFORD JAS. M. Cashier First
National Bank, also Life and Fire Insur-
ance Aijent; residence 1117 2d av; born in
Woodford Co., Ky., April 21, 1832; came
to this Co. 1839; Dem; Presb; married
Felicia J. Clark, of Ky., Oct. 9, 1857; has
two children ; has held the office of Mayor
one term.
Buford Maj. L. M. vice pres. Plow Works;
2d av ; dem ; from Kentucky.
Buford T. J. agent; cor 1st av and 12th st;
dem.
Bulklejr John, clerk; rep; Presb.
Bulkley J. M. clerk; rep; Presb.
Buncher Chas. hotel ; 2d av and 20th st ; from
Germany.
Buncher Frank ; cor 4th av and 6th st ; dem ;
from Germany.
Buncher Michael, butcher; bds 7th av; dem;
from Germany.
Burchell Thos. ; bds cor 3d av and 3d st.
Burchnall Wm. laborer ; 5th av, bet 17th and
18th sts; rep; from England.
Burdett Wm. H. asst. editor; 11th st; rep;
from England.
Burgh D. M. W. book-keeper ; 17th st ; rep ;
from Ireland.
BUROH H. B. formerly engaged in the
sale of Stoves and House-furnishing Goods ;
residence 1024 2d av; born in Liverpool,
Eng., April 22, 1835 ; came to this Co. in
1848 ; Rep ; Epis ; spent four years in bus-
iness in New York city ; then, after an ex-
tended trip through the West, settled in
Rock Island, in 1854; at the call of his
couutiy, he enlisted Sept. 1, 1861, in Co.
A, 9th Cavalry, 111. Vol.; was commmis-
sioned Captain, Sept. 28th of the same
year; promoted to Major, Aug. 16, 1862,
and promoted to Colonel, Dec. 5, 1864;
married Carrie Sammel, of Crawford Co.,
Pa., Sept 26, 1855 ; has three children.
Burgower Henry, retired; 17th st, bet 7th
and 8th avs ; dem ; from Germany.
Burhland Andrew ; 15th st, bet 3d and 4th
sts ; from Germany.
Burk Andrew, laborer; 212 22d st; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Burk G. M. laborer; 424 5th st; rep; Luth;
from Sweden.
Burk Peter, blacksmith ; -422 22d st ; dem ;
Cath ; from Mississippi.
Burneston Geo. W. merchant; 2712 7th av;
dem ; from ]\Iar}'land.
Burns Owen, laborer; 12th st and 10th ave;
dem; Cath; from Ireland.
BURRAI.I. JURS. A]^X C. Rock
Island ; was born in Wood Co., Va., Sept.
17, 1821 ; came to this Co. 1851 ; 3Irs. Bur-
rail is widow of the late Edward Burrall,
Jr., of Rock Island, who was born in
Canaan, Conn,, April 13, 1815, and died
April 26, 1876; Mr. Burrall was an active
member of the business circle for twenty-
tive years; at the time of his death he was
Vice President of Rock Island National
Bank, President of Public Library Board,
besides being officially connected with
many other public enterprises; he was
united in marriage June 13, 1843, with
Miss Ann C. Jack, daughter of Capt. Chas.
Jack, who was widely known by the early
settlers in Henry and adjoining counties.
Burrell Arthur, laborer; dem; born Illinois.
Burrell Jacob, moulder; 525 3d st; from
Switzerland.
Burress J. W. miller; 12th st, bet 7th and 8th
avs ; dem ; from Virginia.
Burrill Edward, laborer ; 424 4th st ; dem ;
from Ireland.
ROCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP.
271
Burris Henry, barber; bet 2d and 3d avs;
rep ; from Arkansas.
Burton John ; cor 3d av and 3d st.
Burton Thomas, wa.son-maker ; 2d av ; Ind ;
from Pennsylvania.
Bm'tonett Spencer, engineer; Lib; born 111.
Burwell J. H. salesman ; 23d st and 5th av;
deni; from Ohio.
Bush John, farmer; Sec. llf rep; Ind; from
Germany.
Bushnell Mr. ; 4th av, bet 20th and 21 sts.
Butler D. W. laborer ; 7th av, bet 11th and
12th sts; dem; from New York.
Butler Geo. H. laborer; 7th av, bet 11th and
12th sts ; dem ; from New York.
Butler John, lawyer; 19th st, bet 5th and 6th
avs ; rep ; from Kentucky.
Butler Thos. J. laborer ; 413 21st ; dem ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
BITTL,ER W. P. Mayor Rock Island;
residence 7th av, opposite 26th st; born
Louisville, Ky., April 16, 1842; came to
-this Co. 1866; married Florence Rodman,
June 22, 1869 ; one child ; was in array.
Buttenhair Thos. gardener ; dem ; from Pa.
Byrnes Jas. machinist; 2125 5th ave; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
CABLE P. L. retired ; 5th av, bet 27th and
28th sts ; Lib.
CABIiE R. R. Rail Roading and Coal
Business; residence cor 3d av and 10th st;
born in Athens Co., Ohio, Sept. 23, 1835 ;
came to this Co. 1857 ; Dem ; married Feb.
16, 1865.
Cahill Owen, blacksmith ; 226 22d st ; dem ;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Cahill Patrick, laborer; 226 22d st; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Cain J. switchman ; 220 22d av; rep ; Ohio.
Calhoun Alex, clerk ; 5th av, bet 17th and
18th sts ; dem ; from Canada.
Cameron Allen W. carpenter; 514 23d st;
born Illinois.
Cameron Jos. C. ship-builder; 517 23d st;
from Pennsylvania.
Campbell James, lab; cor 1st av and 15th st.
Campbell Thos. tenant; Seel; rep; Baj^t;
from Ireland.
Carey Jno. conductor; 215 22d st; dem;
Cath ; from New York.
Cargill J. B. grocer ; 3d av.
Carl Jas. engineer; 2224 4th av; born 111.
Carlson John, teamster; 417 4tli st; rep;
Lutli ; from Sweden.
Carlton Benj. Gj^ blacksmith; 407 11th st;
from New York.
Carney D. W. machinist; 6th av, bet 25th
and 26th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Carney John, laborer ; dem ; Cath ; Ireland.
Carr Geo. M. painter ; 532 15th st; rep; O.
CARR JOHX, Farmer; Sec. 13; born
in this town. May 12, 1836; Dem; Univ;
owns 262 acres land, value $13,100; was
second son of Wm. Carr. of Bucks Co.,
Pa., and Eliza Jane Tureman, his wife, of
Beardstown, 111.; volunteered in Co. H,
37th Regt. I. V. I., under Capt. J. B. Freck ;
married Cornelia E., daughter of E. Went-
worth, one of the first settlers of Chicago,
Oct. 12, 1871; she has three children by
her first husband, I. R. Carr — Minnie L.,
Benjamin P. and James I.
Carroll James J. laborer; 1301 5th av; dem;
from Iowa.
Carse Henry, sodamnfr. ; 420 11th st; rep;
from Ireland.
Carter C. C. physician ; 1809 6th av; Epis;
from California.
Carter Elijah, ganger ; 1809 6th av ; rep ; Epis ;
from Vermont.
Cary P. J. painter; bds 2109 3d av.
Cary P. S. painter; rep; Cath; Ireland.
CARY THOS. h. Painter; office 4th
av, bet 17th and 18th sts; res 3d av, bet
18th and 19th sts; P. O. Box 459; born in
Ireland, March 17, 1844; came to this
country in 1869; Rep; Cath; Mr. Cary
has one of the finest paint shops in the
county; he does all kinds of plain and
ornamental painting, also decorative pa-
per hanging and calcimining; frescoing
done in oil and water colors ; married Is-
abella Kane, Nov. 14tli, 1866; has one
child.
Case Chas. E. farmer; 2513 7th av; rep;
born Illinois.
CASEH. S. Brickmaker; Sec. 2; resi-
dence cor of 3d st and old 6th av; born in
Rock Island, on the 11th of Nov., 1832;
Rep; is Assistant Supervisor; married
Jennie E. Hanna; has three children.
Case Mrs. C. H. widow; 22d st, bet 5th and
6th av ; Meth ; from Pennsylvania.
Cash Jacob, mason ; 20th st, s of 9th av ;
from Germany.
Cassidy Frank, telegraph operator ; 219 18th
st; from Canada.
Casson John ; 2d av ; rep.
Castles Henry M. carpenter; 2d st, bet 6th
and 7th sts ; from Germany.
Castsey Geo. 2d st, bet 3d and 4th avs.
Cauldesme Alfred, expressman ; 4th cor 7th
st ; dem ; Meth ; from Kentucky.
Cavauaugh Jas. W. laborer; 2118 5th av;
dem; Cath; from New York.
Cavanaugh Mrs. Mary, housekeeper; 2118
5th av ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Ceuug Chas. laborer; 6th st, bet 8th and 9th
avs ; Luth ; from Germany.
Chamberlin C R. salesman ; 6th av, bet 20th
and 21st sts; rep; born Illinois.
Chandler H. bds 5th st.
Chandler Mrs. M. 5th st, bet 8d and 4th avs.
272
BIOGEAPHICAI. DIRECTORY OF
Channon Fred, moulder ; rep ; Epis ; from
New York.
CHAXXOX W. Master Carpenter on
the Government Works at Rock Island ;
Residence 513 20tli street; born in Devon-
shire, England, Oct. 3, 1811; came to this
Co. in 1857; Rep; Epis; has been con-
nected with the Island since 1863 ; his son
John Channon is present foreman of car-
penters; his wife was Faith Charity Cock-
ran, born in same Co; married Nov. 2,
1834; has five sons and three daughters.
Channon Willie, gasfitter; 518 23d st; rep;
Epis ; from New York.
Charleson'Chas. janitor; 22d st, bet 5th and
6th avs ; rep ; from Sweden.
Chapman J. E. saloon ; 1717 2d av; N. Y.
Cherof kye Max, laborer ; bds cor 8d av and
2d St.
Childs Meyer, clothier; 2dav; dem; Jew.
Christen Andrew, watchman ; 2615 8th av ;
rep ; from Norway.
Christy Wm. bakery ; 7th av, bet 14th and
15th sts ; dem ; from Ohio.
Churchill Cyrus, dem; Lib; Pennsylvania.
Clark Jno. shipping clerk; 718 4th st; dem;
Cath ; from England.
Clark Thos. laborer ; 202 3dav; California.
CLEAVEI.AXD H. C. Insurance
Agent; Residence 20th st, bet 8th and 9th
avs; born in Woodstock, Vt., Oct. 25,
1844; came to Co. in 1864; Rep; married
OlviaS. Hays, Sept.l7, 1866; has two child-
• ren ; was five years in army ; two years
Town Collector.
ClyEIvAXD J. H. Marble Works; born
in Wayne Co., Ohio, Nov. 10, 1832; came
to this' Co. in 1843; Rep; Presb; was in
army 3 vears; married Cassie Edgington,
March 22, I860; three children.
Clement J. W. machinist ; 2106 5th av ; rep ;
from New Hampshire.
Cliftbrd Daniel, laborer; 4th av and 9th st;
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Clinton Thos. telegraph operator; 615 17th
st; dem; Mar^'land.
Clinton T. S. telegraph operator ; 615 17th
st; dem; Maryland.
Clochesy Michael, hotel 212 22d st; dem;
Cath; from Ireland.
Clother Daniel, laborer ; 24th st, bet 6th and
7th avs ; from New York.
Coats Carl, laborer ; 810 8th av; Germany.
COBB 3IRS. SARAH B. Residence
15tli st, opposite Soldiers' ^Monument;
was born in Worcester Co., Mass., April
25, 1814; came to this Co. in 1841 ; she is
the widow of Capt. Benjamin J. Cobb,
who was born in same Co ; they were mar-
ried March 22, 1841, Mrs. Cobb's maiden
name being Ruggles; Mr. Cobb was Dep-
uty Sheriff at the time of the execution of
the Davenport murderers, and performed
the duties of his office in hanging one of
them; he died Dec. 28, 1863.
Cochlan ]\richael, laborer; 215 23d st; Cath;
from Ireland.
Cockrell Geo. 4th av, bet 9th and 10th sts.
Cohn M. merchant; 1708 2d av; Germany.
Colburn Geo. J. M. printer ; e of Swede Col-
lege, s of R. R. ; born Illinois.
Colburn J. Z. engineer; e of Swede College,
s of R. R. ; from Vermont.
Cole J. W. moulder; 3d av, bet 9th and 10th
streets.
Coleman David, laborer; 2d av.
Coleman Ino. E. laborer ; dem ; Cath ; born
Illinois.
Coleman P. laborer ; 4th av ; Cath ; Ireland.
Collins Cornelius, laborer; 226 22d st; dem;
Cath; from Ireland.
Collins Dennis, laborer; 226 22d st; dem;
. Caih; Ireland.
Collins John, peddler; Sec. 3; dem; Cath;
from Ireland.
Collins Mrs. Mary, widow; 501 20th st;
Meth ; from Ireland.
Collins Patrick, laborer ; 226 22d st ; dem ;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Collins S. J. carpenter; 4th av, bet 17th and
18th sts; rep; Meth;. born Illinois.
Collins Thos. laborer ; 6th av, bet 25th and
26th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Collins Thos. car repairer ; 2d av, e of 22d
st; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Colman John, bds Taylor House.
Colson John, grinder; 624 6th st; rep;
Luth ; from SVeden.
Conant Andrew, real estate; 1810 6th av;
dem ; from ^Massachusetts.
Condon John, laborer ; 2502 4th av ; dem ;
from Ireland.
Condon Jno. Jr., laborer; 2502 4th av.
COXET JOSEPH, Proprietor of Bel-
lows House; born in 3Iontgomery Co., N.
Y., June 16, 1815; came to this Co. in
1842 ; Rep ; held the office of Co. Clerk
for 16 3'ears ; married Phebe Beardsley, of
Genesee Co., N. Y., July 22, 1838; has two
children.
Conley Chris, laborer; 423 12th st; rep;
Canada.
Connealv Martin, laborer; bds 2109 3d av.
COXXEEI.Y HEXRY C. Attorney;
residence 523 20th st; born in Peters-
burg, Pa., Dec. 22, 1831 ; came to this Co.
in 1855; Dem; married May 12, 1857, to
Adelaide ]\rcCall, of New York; served
three years in the army, r*tiring as Major
of the" 14th Illinois Cavahy.
Connigan Thos. laborer; 14th st, bet 8th and
9th av ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Connoll Ed. laborer; 6th av, bet 12th and
13th sts ; rep ; Cath ; from Ireland.
BUFFALO PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP
I
ROCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP.
275
Connors P. 2109 3d av.
Conrad J. H. conductor ; 4th av, bet 22d and
23d sts.
Conway Frank J. 2d av ; dem ; Illinois.
Conway Frederick, 2d av; dem; Illinois.
Conwaj' Jno. laborer; 2115 5tli av; dem;
Cath; from Ireland.
Conway Mrs. L. J. 2d av.
Conwell Hugh, saloon; 1st av, bet 19th and
20th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Conwell Robt. 4th av ; dem ; Cath ; Ireland.
Cook x\. J. carpenter ; Commercial st; rep;
Presb; from Pennsylvania.
Cook Burton H. carpenter ; 19th st, bet 7th
and 8th avs; dem; born Illinois.
Cook Geo. carpenter; 219 18th st; dem;
born Illinois.
Cook John, 2d st, bet 3d and 4th avs.
Cook Jno. carpenter ; 800 5tli st ; dem ; from
England.
Cook John V. cor 8th st and 4th av ; rep ;
Presb.
Cook Wm. patternmaker ; 604 8th st ; dem ;
born Illinois.
Cooke Jas. K. bds 11th st, bet 3d and 4th
avs; rep; Presb; from Ohio.
Cooke S. F. Magistrate ; 3d av and 14th st ;
rep; Presb; from Ireland.
Cooper Jno. laborer; 713 2dst; rep; Bapt;
from Virginia.
Copp Geo. livery; 2320 5th av; dem; 111.
Copp J F. livery; 537 20th st; dem; 111.
Copp Jas. retired ; 537 20th st ; England.
Corbett M. M. lawyer ; 22d st, bet 6th and
7th avs; dem; Presb; from Wisconsin.
Corcoran John, laborer; corner 3d st and
6th av ; dem ; from Ireland.
Corcoran M. 6th st and 2d av; dem ; Ind.
Corcoran Michael, blacksmith ; 6th av and
13th street; dem.
Corcoran Thos. tinner; 404 12th st; dem;
Cath ; from Connecticut.
Corcoran W. laborer; dem; from Ireland.
Corken Daniel, moulder ; 1503 7tli av ; dem ;
Cath ; from Maryland.
Corkern Jno. Sr. laborer; Commercial st.
bet 15th and 16th sts; dem ; Cath ; Ireland,
Corkern Jno. Jr. moulder; Commercial st;
bet 15th and 16th sts ; dem ; Cath ; Md.
Corkern Wm. laborer ; Commercial st, bet
15th and 10th ; dem ; Cath ; Maryland.
Cornell Jos. stonecutter ; 2504 5th av ; Cath ;
from Germany.
Cornell Jno. laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ;
rep ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Coss Fred. 1st av ; rep ; from New York.
Coughlan Thos. stonecutter; 5th av, e of
30th st; dem; Cath; born Illinois.
Courts Jno. laborer; 14th st, bet 8th and 9th
avs ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany.
Cowan Samuel, 2d av; Dem.
Cowden J. W. physician, retired ; 847 20th st,
Cowens Wm. glassblower; 407 10th st; rep
Epis ; from England.
Cox I. S. engineer ; 2207 6th>v ; rep ; Presb
from New York.
Cox Jas. 4th av, bet 21st and 22d st; Cath
from Ireland.
Coyne Alfred, painter ; 5th av, bet 15th and
16th sts ; rep ; born Illinois.
Coyne Chas. plasterer; 1322 5th av; rep;
from Ireland.
Coyne John, drayman ; 5th av, bet 15th and
16th sts ; rep ; Meth ; from Ireland.
Coyne Jno. Jr., drayman; 419 19th st; rep;
Meth; from Ireland.
Coyne J. W. salesman ; bds Taylor House ;
rep ; born Illinois.
Coyne Rob. merchant; 416 19th st; [rep;
Meth ; from Ireland.
Coyne Robt. drayman, 5tli av, bet 15th and
16th sts; rep; from Ireland.
Coyne W. L. book-keeper; cor 3d av and
16th st; rep; Meth; from Ireland.
CRAIG G. G., M. D. Physician; res-
idence 13th st; born in Westmoreland
Co., Pa., Oct. 26, 1845; came to this Co.
in 1869; Rep; graduated at Jefterson
Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1869;
is pension examiner and city physician ;
married Nellie Cleland, Sept. 4, 1874; has
one child ; was in army two years.
Craig Wm. carpenter ; 5tli av, e of 30th st ;
rep ; Meth ; from Pennsylvania.
Cramer Andrew, laborer ; rep ; Meth ; from
Germany.
Cramer David, farmer ; Sec. 11; rep; Meth;
Nova Scotia.
CRAMER FRED. Superintendent of
Water Works ; born in New York City,
Dec. 25, 1843; came to this Co. in 1855;
Rep ; Mr. Cramer is an educated engi-
neer ; has been connected with the Water
Works since its establishment; the en-
gine used is known as the Holly system ;
he was connected with the U. S. Navy 4%
years ; married Mary E. Reddig, Oct. 15,
1806 ; has two sous.
CRAMPTO^r RICHARD, Book-
seller and Book Binding; residence 523
19th street; born in Ireland, Jan. 7, 1838;
came to this county in 1854; Rep; Epis;
married Martha Betty, Nov. 13, 1861 ; has
two boys and two girls ; Mr. Crampton is
proprietor of the largest book store in the
State outside of Chicago.
Crane A. M. conductor ; 5th av, e of 30th st ;
dem; from Ohio.
Crockett Phil. M. insurance agent; Chris;
from Kentucky.
Cronholm N. G. tailor ; 141 7th av ; from
Sweden.
Crook Jacob, teamster ; bds Harper House.
18
276
BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OP
CKOPPER E. C. Police Magistrate ;
residence 1909 2d avenue ; born in Wor-
cester Co., Marjdaud, July 14, 1815 ; came
to this Co. in 1842 ; Deni.
Cropper Ed. B. engineer; 1909 2d av; 111.
Cropper Wm. E. carpenter ; 219 IStli st ; from
Maryland.
Cross Roy D. dem ; from Vermont.
Crowley Daniel, mason ; lOtli av; bet lOtli
and 11th st; dem; Cath; from Virginia.
Crowley Margaret, laundress; 5th av, bet
14th and 15tli sts ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Crutzfleld John, bricklayer; 29th st;Luth;
from Germany.
Culligan Michael, laborer ; 22d st, bet 5th
and' 6th avs ; dem ; Cath from Ireland.
Cullivan P. J. cashier ; Harper House.
Cunningham Jno. laborer ; 226 22d st ; dem ;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Curnyn Peter, laborer; 419 11th st; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Curtis Henry, Jr., lawyer; 3d ave; rep.
Curtis R. H. law student; rep; Mass.
Cushman Robert, clerk ; 26th st, bet 5th and
6th avs ; dem ; from Germany.
CUTTER A. F. Notary Public; resi-
dence, cor 14th st and 4th av ; l)orn in Mid-
dlesex Co., Mass., Jan. 3, 1812; came to
this Co. in 1844; Dem ; Pantheist; has held
the offices of Alderman, Supervisor, and
County School Commissioner; he married
his first wife, Mahala Hill, in 1836, by
whom he had six children ; she died July,
1853; second wife was Amanda Hoxie,
married Aug. 2, 1854 ; one child.
Cypher David, retired ; 5th av, bet 27th and
28th sts ; rep ; Meth ; from Penn.
D
ACH C. G. mason ; Sec. 2 ; rep ; Meth ;
from Canada.
DaeberJohn, laborer; 8th av and 12th st;
dem ; from Germany.
Daiber John, dem.
Daly Daniel, laborer ; 312 21st st ; dem ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
Daly Michael, laborer ; cor 3d av and 22d st ;
dem.
Dana C. P. station agent ; Harper House.
Dana Geo. bds Taylor House.
Dana N. T. J. manager St. L. & R. I.^R. R. ;
Harper House.
DA]!f FORTH J. R. Jr. Editor of Rock
Island Argus, Rock Island; born in Bar-
nard, Vermont, August 31, 1819; came to
this Co. in 1851 ; Dem ; Cath.
Dangerfield J. W.cook ; cor 3d av and 23d st.
Danielson August, laborer ; 4th av, bet 21st
and 22d sts.
Danner J. M. 3d av bet IGth and 17th sts.
Darling Mrs. Elizabeth, housekeeper; 8th
av, bet 5th and 6th sts ; from Penn.
DAREIXG HIRAII, Farmer; Sec.
7 ; born in Wheelock, Vermont, Oct. 2,
1828; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; owns
923^ acres of land; married R. Festella
Guy, Aug. 12, 1863; she was born in Guil-
ford, Chenango Co., N. Y., Dec. 5,1834;
they have three children, Wm. A., born
Nov. 22, 1864; Harriet C, born Dec. 6,
1866 ; and Guy, born Oct. 15, 1871.
Darling Stephen, carpenter; 8th av, bet 5th
and 6tli sts ; dem ; from Penn.
Dart A. C. wholesale grocer ; 21st st and 7th
av ; rep ; from Penn.
Dart A. S. hatter ; 18th st bet 7th and 8th avs ;
rep ; from Penn.
Dart C. J. wholesale grocer ; 22d st, bet 6th
and 7th avs ; rep ; from Penn.
Dart Henry, merchant; 5th av and 18th st ;
rep ; from Conn.
Dart J. S. grocer ; 18th st, bet 7th and 8th avs ;
rep ; from Penn.
Dart Roderick H. book-keeper ; 733 20th st ;
rep ; born Illinois.
DartW. H. wholesale grocer; 728 21st st;
rep ; from Penn.
Datlifsou Charles, clerk; 17th st, s of 7th av;
Luth ; from Germany.
Dauber Valentine, scientific horse shoer;
dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
DAVElfPORT RAILEY, Banker
and Farmer ; born in Ohio, Sep. 16, 1825 ;
came to this County in 1827 ; Mr. Daven-
port has lived through all the great changes
of Rock Island, and is familiar with them
all. He has been honored by being elect-
ed seven times to the olfice of Mayor.
Davidson James, soap packer ; rep ; JST. Y.
Davis Frank, cook ; 1st av, bet 19th and 20th
sts ; dem ; from Ireland.
Davis Capt. J. B. 16th st, bet 3m and 4th avs ;
dem.
Davis John, cor 4th av and 5th st ; rep ; Eng.
Davis Melvin, oook-keeper; 20th st; rep;
Bapt ; N. Y.
Davis Thos. book-keeper ; bds with J. B. Da-
vis ; Presb.
Davis Thos. N. book-keeper ; dem ; from Ky.
Dean John M. dem ; from Penn.
Deis J. laborer ; 1017 5th av ; dem ; Meth ;
from Germany.
Deisenroth Anton, 4th av, between 13th and
14th sts ; clem ; Lib ; from Germany.
Deitz John, butcher; 1501 6th av; rep; Ger.
Deitzel H. physician; 213 21st st; Germany.
DeLaby L. laborer; 2620 8th av; dem; Cath;
from France.
Dennis Geo. plasterer; cor 4th av and 2d st;
rep ; from Germany.
Derflinger Tony, glass blower; 423 6th st;
rep; Cath; from Italy.
Derrick Henry, 4th av, bet 22d and 23d sts ;
from Ireland.
ROCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP
277
Desdorta Henry, milkman; 436 8th st; Cath;
from Germany.
Detzens M. 4tli av; from Germany.
Devine Tlios. 3d av ; dem ; Cath ; from Ire.
Dexter Simon, farmer; Sec. 11 ; P. O. Rock
Ishiud; rep; Meth; from Plolland.
Dickman F. cigar maker; 213 31st st; Ger.
Dickman James, shoemaker; 23d st, bet 5th
and 6tli avs ; Meth ; from Scotland.
Deisseurutli Wm. laborer ; 1116 9th av ; Cath ;
from Germany.
Diechman Fred'k, book-keeper; 3d av, bet
10th and 11th sts; from Germany.
Diengaldien Phillip, butcher; Sec. 11; Ger.
Diengaldien Phillip D. laborer; Sec. 11;
from Germany.
Dierolf Gotleib, laborer; 9th st, bet 7th and
8tli av; from Germany.
Dillon Mrs. Millie, restaurant; 119 18th st.
Dimock Mrs. Julia, housekeeper; 29th st;
from Conn.
Dimick O. J. stock breeder; Ind; from Otse-
go, N. Y.
Dittman Joseph, teamster ; 534 8th av ; dem ;
Catli ; from Germany.
Diver H. 4th av, bet 2d and 3d sts.
Dixon Jas. tailor; 2d av; dem; Epis; N.Y.
Dixon John, clerk; 410 9th st; rep; born 111.
Dixon Wm. 10th st, bet 3d and 4th avs.
Doellinger G. A. 1413 3d av ; rep ; from Ger.
Dodge Chas. merchant ; 17th st and 7th av ;
dem ; Presb ; from Maine.
DODG£ C. E. Merchant Tailor; Resi-
dence cor 7th i\v and 17th st ; born in Han-
cock Co., Maine, Dec. 3, 1837; came to
this Co. in 1853; Dem; Presb; married
Margaret Fdgington, Jan. 14, 1873; one
child, Edwin R. ; has held office of Citv
Clerk. ^
Dodge Geo. book-keeper; 4th av.
Dodge Jac )h, gardener ; dem ; Meth.
Dodge Ro. coe, Gardener ; dem ; Meth.
Dodge S. book-keeper ; rep ; MetL.
Dolly Timothy, blacksmith ; 6th av, bet 25th
and 26th st«; '1«m; Cath; from Ireland.
Dolson Gus, laborer; 413 4th st; rep; Luth;
from Sweden.
Don Alexander, 306 14th st; rep; Canada.
I>OX BAVID, Dealer in Stoves and
Tinware; Residence, 408 14th st; born in
Montreal, Canada, in 1836 ; came to this
Co. in 1848; married July 1, 1874, to Miss
A. Jackson ; has been Alderman.
Don Robert, baker; 1513 2d av; Presb; Can.
Don Wm. book-binder; 306 14th st; rep.
Don Mrs. Wm. 308 14th .st.
Donaldson Austin, clerk. Rock Island House ;
dem ; born Illinois.
Donaldson David, cor 4th av and 16th sts ;
rep ; from Scotland.
Donavan Daniel, laborer; 917 8th av; dem;
Cath ; from Maine.
Donnelly Daniel, assistant cook ; Rock Is-
land House.
Dorey John, book-binder ; P. O. Block ; Eng.
Dougherty Cornelius, 2526 6th av; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Dougherty Thomas, farmer; Sec. 10; rep;
Pres ; from Ireland.
Dowley Wm. glass gatherer; 6th av, bet 7th
and 8th sts ; rep ; from England.
Dowling Mrs. Ann, seamstress ; 20th st, bet
5th and 6th avs ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Dowling Wm. M. 7th av; from England.
Downing Ambrose, moulder; 615 8th av
from England. '
Downing Chas. moulder; 615 8th av; Eng.
Downing Geo. S. moulder; 615 8th av; E^ng.
Downing John, patternmaker; 615 8th av;
from England.
Downs IV^rs. E. housekeeper; 536 15th st-
from Penn. '
Dow^ns Geo. F. capenter; 2d av; dem.
Downs Geo. F., Jr. machinist; 5th av e of
30th st; rep; from Mass.
Downes Geo. F., R. R. lireman ; 24th st; from
Massachusetts.
Downs Israel, carpenter; dem.
Downes Nat. lireman ; 718 24th st; Mass.
Doyle Wm. malster; 2218 2d av; Epis; Ire.
DKAKE ,T. S. editor and proprietor of
Argutf; 1705 3d av; dem; N. Y.
Drake John, salesman ; 125 16th st ; Cath •
from England. '
Drake P. D. advt. manager Ar(/us ; dem ; Lib.
Drasen John, laborer; 11th st, bet 8th and
9th av ; from Germany.
Drayger Frank, 3d av, bet 23d and 23d sts.
DrajnonJ. H. machinist; 2519 7th av; rep-
Epis ; from Mass. '
Dringer Ernest, laborer; 6th av, bet 27th
and 28th sts ; from Germany.
Driscoll Dennis, 1126 3d av.
Driskin John, laborer; 2503 5th av; dem-
Cath; from Ireland. '
Drost Simon, milkman ; 3d av, near 20th st.
Drube Mrs. Carrie, restaurant; 1816 2d av-
from Germany. '
Druckmiller Fred'k, painter; 5th av, bet 14th
and 15th sts ; from Germany.
Drum Mrs. 3d av.
Dudley L. H. check clerk ; 2d av, e of 22d st -
rep ; from Ohio. '
Duer Andrew, baker; 22d st, bet 5th and 6th
avs ; Luth ; from Germany.
Duer Chas. upholsterer ; 7th av ; Ind ; Ger.
Duffield Mrs. Sarah, dressmaker; 221 17th
st; Melh; from Virginia.
Dugan Hugh, sawyer; 2308 2d av; born 111.
278
BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF
Dumbick G. sexton R. I. Cemetery; Sec. 11;
ind ; Lib ; from Germany.
Dungee F. G. tailor ; 18th st ; bet 3d and 4tli
av ; trom Germany.
Dunker A. F. bartender ; 4th av ; dem.
Duuker Gust, clerk, 2d av; dem.
Dunker H. O. book-keeper; rep; Germany.
Dunker W. H. cigar maker ; dem ; Germany.
DUBfliAP ADOLPHUS, Farmer;
Sec. 10; born in Jeflerson Co., Ohio, June
7 1815 ; came to this County in 1835 ; Rep ;
Presb; owns 400 acres of land, valued at
$16,000; son of Joseph Duulap and So-
phia Eberhard, his wife ; the former died
Aug. 8, 1867, the latter, March 15, 1870, in
this Co ■ married Elizabeth, daughter of
Peter and Sarah Carr, Aug. 27, 1840; she
was born Sept. 15, 1822; have nme child-
ren Sophia M., Sarah, Joseph, Petgr C,
Elizabeth, Rebecca, Mary, Benjamin and
Adolphus; Mr. Dunlap opened the first
Gun Shop and manufactured the first gun
made in this part of the State.
Dunn Chas. stone cutter ; Cath ; fromlreland.
Dunn John B. laborer; 2018 2d av; dem;
Cath ; from England.
Durfee W. A. bds Taylor House.
Dutcher H. B. freight agent ; 2512 6th av;
rep;N. Y.
Dutte Mike, laborer; bds 4th av; rep; from
France.
EARHART MRS. MARY ANN, house-
keeper ; 1st St, bet 8th and 9th avs ; Cath.
Eastman Fred'k, laborer; 427 4th st; rep;
Luth ; from Sweden.
Eastman F. S. civil engineer; 1st av; rep.
Eastman Gus, laborer ; 427 4th st ; rep ; Luth ;
from Sweden.
Eaton H. J. 4th av, bet 2d and 3d avs.
Eaton Youel, engineer; 411 2d st; dem;
Chris.
Ecker Peter, laborer ; 1st av.
Eckerman Anton, saloon ; 1st av, bet I8th
and 10th st; from Germany.
Eckhanlt F. musician ; 1408 4th av ; Ger.
Eddnar John, laborer ; 9th st, bet 6th and
7th av ; from Germany.
Eddy John R. moulder; 4th av, bet 1st and
2d st ; rep ; from Iowa.
Edwall Peter, carpenter ; 5th av, e of Swede
College; rep; Luth; from Sweden.
Efford Wm. stone cutter; 524 21st st; rcp;
from England.
Egan Dennis, laborer ; 5th av, bet 15th and
16th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Egan Peter, section boss; 2611 5th av; dem;
t;;ath ; from Ireland.
Eggleston Wm. 2320 5th av ; dem ; Conn.
Ehelers John, teamsier; rep; from Germany.
Ehleb A. W. cor. 4th av and 20th st ; rep ;
born Illinois.
Ehleb Fred, cor 4th av and 20th st ; rep ; II
Fillers Fred, 3d av.
Ehlers George, butcher; 1st av and 20th st;
from Germany.
Ehrhorn Henry, ice dealer; 2518 3d av; Ger.
Eihl Lawrence, butcher; 2621 8th av; dem;
from France.
Eihl M. butcher; 1817 2d av; from Germany.
Elkin John H. carpenter; 16th st, bet 1st and
2d avs; dem; from Ohio.
Elliott M. A, telegraph operator ; Ind.
Ellis Dewitt, feed store ; Ind ; from Maine.
Ellis James B. contractor ; 3d av, bet 17th
and I8th st; rep; from England.
Emeigh Chas. S. barber; 320 15th st; Ger.
Emka Michael, salesman ; 517 20th st ; rep ;
Luth; from Germany.
Empka Harry, section boss ; 2d av and 21st
st ; dem ; Germany.
Endler Frank, cooper ; 1st av and 20th st ;
from Germany.
Engel Chas. cor 4tli[and 5th avs; dem; Ger.
Engle Valentine, brewer ; 3022 5th av ; Ger.
Entler John, carpenter ; 20th st, s of 9th av ;
Cath ; from Germany.
Eolst Julius, laborer ; 5th av and 27th st ;
dem ; Luth ; from Denmark.
Epperson John, laborer ; 8th av, bet 7th and
8th sts; rep; Luth; from Denmark.
EPSTEIX I. Jeweler and Music Store ;
residence cor 4th av and 12th st ; born in
Germany, May 22, 1843; came to this Co.
in 1865; Dem; a large, assortment of Or-
gans and Pianos constantly on hand.
Erkcolin John, painter; from Holland.
Errett Wm. E. carpenter ; 526 21st st ; dem ;
Cath ; from N. Y.
Evans Mrs. Anna, housekeeper; 415 21st st;
from Wales.
Evans Chas. laborer ; 2624 8th av.
Evans Geo. F. clerk; 2d av,bet 13th and 14th
sts ; rep ; Epis.
Evans Jacob, 4th av.
Evans Joseph, stone cutter ; 415 21st st ; rep ;
from Wales.
EVERETT J. F. Superintendent of
Schools ; residence, 20tli st ; born in Lick-
ing Co., Ohio, Oct. 16, 1832; came to this
County in 1873 ; Rep ; held the office of
Couutjr Sup'f, in Iowa; was in army two
years; married, Dec. 29, 1868, to Charlotte
C. Faxon; has two children.
Ewing Jas. engineer ; 6th av, bet 24th and
and 25th sts ; rep ; born Illinois.
Exner Menas, laborer ; 4th av ; dem ; Ger-
man.
Exner Chas. 1725 4th av ; from Germany.
Exner Mrs. K. midwife ; 2d av.
Exner Sebastian, 15th st, bet 8th and 9th avs ;
from Germany.
EOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP.
279
Eyster Geu. L. physician; cor 2d av and 14tli
st ; Epis ; from Peun,
FAIRMON E. laborer; 2004 Gth av; rep;
born Illinois.
Fales Wm. H. clerk ; Rock Island House.
Falin Franklin, cor 2d av and 14th st; Ger.
Falkinburg, Mrs. S. E. cor 4th av and 17th
St.
Farlay John, laborer; 2114 5th av; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Farrau W. laborer ; Cath ; from Ireland.
FARRELE. JOHX, Physician and
Surgeon ; Office, 1G14 2d av ; Box 516 ; born
in Franklin Co., Peun., Jan. 30, 1809 ; came
to this Co. in 1861; Dem; Dr. Farrell
makes a specialty of all Surgical Diseases;
also Diseases of the Eye and Ear ; gradu-
ated in Philadelphia in 1832.
Farrell Mrs. Olive, housekeeper; 416 9th st;
from Maine.
Farrell Peter, mason ; 1st av ; dem.
Farrell J. Seth, phj^sician; 416 9th st; rep;
Bapt; born Illinois.
Fasnacht Jacob, machinist; 20th st, s_of 9th
av ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Fasnacht Jno. carpenter ; 20tli st, s of 9tli av ;
dem ; Cath ; from New York.
Fassarl John, laborer ; 9th st, bet 6th and 7th
avs ; Cath ; from Germany.
Feeley Patrick, policeman; 1416 4th av;
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Feltges Henry, shoemaker ; 2026 5th av ; rep ;
from Germany.
Ferbus Wm. laborer ; 522 8th st ; dem ; Iowa.
Ferris Robert, plumber ; dem ; Prot ; Ire.
FEZLER JOJ»»EPH K. Druggist;
Store cor 4th av and 2d st; residence 6th
av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; member of firm
of Fezler & Wagner ; born in PJiiladelphia,
Feb. 26, 1843; came to this Co. 1864; Dem;
farmers and those wishing anything in
the line of paints, oils, or drugs, will do
well to give this firm a call ; married Helen
Piett, of Henry Co., Sept. 28, 1864 ; has
three children.
Fider A. G. confectioner; 3d av, bet|10th and
11th sts ; rep ; from Germany.
Fiebig Chas. locksmith; 17th st; Ind; Ger.
FIELD J. R. C. Wholesale Notions;
born New Haven Co., Ct., July 12, 1845 ;
came to this Co. 1866 ; Dem ; married Jen-
nie E. Campbell, Oct. 29, 1864 ; has one
child.
Field M. G. salesman; Sec. 2; Epis; dem;
from Connecticut.
Field R. C, dem.
F1EL1> S. K. W. Wholesale Notions;
born New Haven Co., Ct., Oct. 17, ,1843;
came to this Co. 1863 ; Dem ; Epis ; mar-
ried Charlotte E. Woodward, March 13,
1872; she died Dec. 2, 1876; has three
children.
Findley G. R.'ink mnf'r; 1204 3d av.
Findley Rev. John R. minister ; 1204 3d av ;
dem ; Presb ; from Ohio.
Findley Patrick, laborer ; 15th av ; dem ;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Fisher Martin, cooper; 11th st, bet 8th and
9th avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Fischer Chas., 1906 3d av.
Fischer Henry E. barber ; 3d av ; rep ; Ger.
Fitzgerald Mrs. Mary, laundress; 420 22d
st ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Fitzpatrick James, farmer; Sec. 11; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Fitzsimmons Hugh, laborer; 1st av; dem;
from Germany.
Fitzsimmons Hugh, moulder ; 26th st, bet 5th
and 6th avs; Presb; from Ireland.
Fisher Jno. cigar maker ; 733 15th st ; dem ;
from Germany.
Fink Frank, laborer; 226 22d st; dem; Cath;
from Ireland.
Fiunigan Mrs. C. 2115 3d av; Cath; Ire.
Firspin G. janitor; 5th av, e of Swede Col.
rep ; from Sweden.
Fisher Daniel, sawyer; 5th av, e of 30th' st
rep; from Ohio.
Fisher Fred, moulder ; 1133 8th av; dem
Cath ; from Germany.
"Flack Wm. bricklayer ; 618 9th st; rep ; Eng.
FEAOEER COE. D. W. Com-
mander of the Military Post at Rock Is-
land ; was born in N. Y., 1836 ; came to
this Co. 1871 ; he was military student at
West Point from July 1, 1856, till gradua-
tion, June 24, 1861 ; entered the army as
Second Lieutenant, but for distinguished
services and bravery during the late war,
has risen to his present rank; he occupies
the same position that the late Gen. Rod-
man held previous to his death.
FEAXACJAIST JOHlf, Constable and
Collecting Agent; residence 111 21st st;
born in Ireland; came to this Co. 1856.
Flegel Mike.
Fleming A. F. bridge supt ; 6th av, bet 24th
and 25th sts ; rep ; Presb ; from W. Va.
Flood Wm., 10th st, bet 3d and 4th avs;
Epis; from Scotland.
Florence W. asst. clerk ; Harper House.
Fohlman August _H. laborer ; 2706 8th av ;
fi-om Germany.'
Foley Thomas, butcher; bds 3d av.
Folker Jno. car repairer ; 2d av, e of 22d st ;
from England.
Folsom Chas., 4th av, bet 26th and 27th sts ;
rep ; born Illinois.
Folsom Edgar, cor 4th av and 12th st.
Folsom Moses, carpenter; 4th av, bet 17th
and 18th sts.
Folsom Nathaniel, cor 4th av and 12th st;
I'ep ; from Maine,
280
BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY Of
Folsom H. D. clerk.
Foot Russell, laborer; Sec. 2; ind; Epis;
from Connecticut.
Foss Anton, laborer; 622 10th st; Lutli;
from Norway.
Foster Geo. sexton ; 722 24th st ; Meth ; Eng.
Foster Jno. farmer ; 9th st, bet 6th and 7th
avs; rep; born Illinois.
Foster Mrs. Mary N., bds 1st av.
Fouser Henrj^, shoemaker; 1221 7th av;
from Germany.
Fox Wm. stone cutter; ind; Lib; England.
Frantz A. D. clerk; 2Bd st and 6th av; rep;
from Maryland.
Frazer E. G., 208 3d av ; rep.
FrazerMrs. F. D., 16th st, bet 3d and 4th
avs.
Frazer Oscar B. book-keeper; 1208 3d av;
rep; Presb.
FrazzellJ. W. student; 619 18th st; rep;
Meth ; born Illinois.
Frederick Andrew, machinist; cor 3d av and
12th st ; rep ; Presb ; from Germany.
Frederick Chas. gardener ; 218 21st st ; Ger.
FREDRICKSEX M. Carpenter and
Builder; residence 7tli av, bet 13th and
14th sts; born jn Davenport, Iowa, Aug.
3, 1845 ; came to this Co. 1866 ; Ind ; Luth ;
married Annie Christensen, Dec. 7, 1871 ;
has two children.
Free Theodore, laborer ; 2212 2d av; dem;
Cath ; from Germany.
Freed Jno. O. shoemaker; 15th st, bet 3d
and 4th avs ; rep ; from Pennsjdvania.
Freeman A. laborer ; 423 10th st ; rep ; from
Sweden.
Freeman Mrs. Hannah ; 1200 3d av ; Presb.
Freeman J. L. merchant; 2211 6th av; rep;
Meth ; from Vermont.
Freeman Jno. tinner; 225 18th st; rep ; Iowa.
Freestadt Frank W. laborer; 2618 8th av;
from Sweden.
Frey Peter, Sen., 2533 7th av ; dem ; Ger.
Frey Peter, Jr., grocer ; 2533 7th av ; Tenn.
FREY THEO. A. Principal of Rock
Island Business College; residence 20th
st; born in England, Feb. 21, 1848; came
to this Co. 1871 ; Rep; Epis; was educated
principally in England (spent two j^ears
at Oxford); has taught successfull}' for
eight years ; has been in his present posi-
tion six years ; is also a verbatim Reporter ;
wife was Martha L. Waters ; married Jan.
1, 1873; one child.
Frey Wm. grocer ; 2533 7th av ; Tennessee.
Freysinger Geo., retired ; 2201 6th av ; rep ;
born Illinois.
Frick M. C. brick-layer; 18lh st, bet 7th and
8th avs ; rep ; Meth ; from Pennsylvania.
FRICK M. C. Brick Contractor and
Builder ; residence 7th st, bet 3d and 4th
avs; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn.,
April 18, 1828 ; came to this Co. in 1835 ;
Rep ; Meth ; married Maigaret E. Rugh,
Dec. 30, 1857 ; has six children.
Friday Frederick, upholsterer; 713 15th st;
from Germany.
Fries P. wholesale liquors; 7th av and 18th
st ; Cath ; from Germany.
Frizzell Mrs. C. Bd av, bet 18th and 19th sts.
Frudell Jno. laborer; 2d st, bet 3d and 4th
avs.
Frysinger Benj. distiller; 1132 3d av; dem.
Frysinger Geo. distiller ; 12th st, bet 2d and
3d avs ; dem.
Fugel Henry, grocer; 1412 4th av; dem;
from Germany.
Fuhlendorf Henry, 1019 3d av; Germany.
Fuller Thos. laborer ; 415 5th st ; rep ; Me.
Fulton Abraham, harness-maker; 527 21st
st; rep.
Fulton Samuel, laborer ; 510 2d st ; dem.
Furlong Wm. hotel-keeper ; dem.
G
ABRIEL DAVID, stone-cutter ; 533 21st
st; from AVales.
Gaetyer Christ. 3d av ; dem ; Germany.
Galfey Jno. car repairer: 2d av, east of 22d
st; Cath; from Ireland.
Gager Reiuhart, janitor; 507 7th av; Cath;
from Germany.
Gahagen W. J. watchman ; 8th av, bet 5th
and 6th sts ; rep ; from Pennsylvania.
Galloway Geo. F. blacksmith; 427 14th st;
rep; Bapt; born Illinois.
Gallup Paul W. 3d av and 4th st; dem.
GALT THOS. M. D. Physician; res-
idence 1208 2d av; born in Lancaster
Co., Pa., July 13, 1831 ; came to this Co.
in 1862 ; Rep ; wife was Rebecca Patter-
son; married June 14, 1857; has three
children ; graduated at Berkshire Medical
College, Mass., class of 1854-5 ; was Mayor
of Rock Island one term.
Gait Mrs. W. 1304 3d av.
Gamble Peter, carpenter ; 9th av, bet 19th
and 20th st ; Calh ; from Germany.
Gamble Wm. J. car driver; 5th av, e of 30th
st; dem; born Illinois.
Gansert G. J. merchant ; 2030 5th av ; rep ;
from Germany.
Gardener Jno. H. cor 4th av and 13th st.
Gardener Chas. bds cor 3d av and 2d st.
Gardner W. S. milk dairy ; dem ; Lib ; from
Kentucky.
Gaskell Jos. railroad paymaster; Harper
House.
Gater Alfred, merchant; 1721 2d av; Mass.
Gates A. merchant; 310 14th st; dem; from
New York.
Gates S. S. merchant; 310 14th st; dem;
from New York.
KOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP
281
Gates M. K. mercliaut; from Massacliusetts.
Gatze R. 3d av, bet 35th aud 26tli sts.
Gauger Fred, cooper ; Germany.
Gavin Hugh, laborer; 613 ITtli st; dem;
Presb; Irom Scotland.
Gayford A. B. photographer ; 1408 3d av ;
£pis ; from England.
Gearhart Carl, teamster; 5th av, bet 29th
and 30th sts; dem; from Germany.
Geiger Mathias, laborer ; 1st av and 20th st ;
from German}^
Geisler Chas. laborer; 813 5th st; Germany.
Gegenheimer Jacob, butcher; 205 21st st;
from Germany.
Genahl Fred, laborer ; from Germany.
George Edward, traveler; bds 3d av.
George Jno. 3d av ; dem ; from England.
Gerchwiler C. carpenter; 14th st, bet 7th
and 8tli avs ; from Switzerland.
Gerser Chas. laborer ; 6tli av, bet 13th and
14th sts ; from Germany.
Gcrtch Otto, saloon ; 10th st ; Germany.
Gest Chas. laborer; 6th st, bet 6th and 7th
avs; Luth; from Germany.
Gest Fred, laborer ; 6th st, bet 6th and 7th
avs ; Dem ; from Germany.
GEST WILIilAM H. Attorney at
Law; residence 1203 2d av; born in
Jacksonville, 111., Jan. 7, 1838 ; came to
this Co. in 1843; Rep; Presb; wife was
Eliza J. Shields ; has four children ; was
County Superintendent of Schools for six
years ; is now City Attorney.
Getwall Benj. laborer; 6th av, bet 7th and
8th sts ; rep ; from Canada.
Gibson How^ard, 4th av, bet 17th and 18th
streets.
Gibson Mrs. 25th st, bet 3d and 4th avs.
Gilmore Jno. glass-gatherer; 421 5th st;
from England.
Gilmore Jas. S. pork-packer ; 1115 2d av ;
dem; Ind; born Illinois.
Gilmore Wm. F. traveler ; 412 4th av ; dem ;
from Pennsylvania.
Gingles Andrew, carpenter; 1133 10th av;
dem ; from Pennsylvania.
Gingles Monroe, carpenter ; 1031 10th av ;
Ind ; born Illinois.
Ginnane Mrs. Bridget, housekeeper ; 6th av,
bet 25th and 26th sts ; Cath ; born Illinois.
Ginter Mrs. Ann, housekeeper; 1922 5th av;
from Pennsylvania.
Glavaen Jno. laborer ; 412 4th st ; rep ; from
Sweden.
Glaw John, laborer ; 550 24th st ; rep ; Luth ;
from Germany.
Gleim Chas. 2d av ; rep ; from Pennsylva-
nia.
Gleim Geo. bds 2d av.
Gleim Harry, bank collector ; bds 2d av.
OI.OCKHOF ai.exa:nder.
Milk Dairy; Sec. 7; born Jan. 1st, 182G;
came to this Co. in 1852; owns 126 acres;
married Miss Catharine Schneider, of
Cincinnati, Ohio, July 5, 1851 ; has five
children, three sons and two daughters.
Glockhof Louis, farmer ; Sec. 7 ; dem ; Ind ;
born Rock Island.
Got!" Fred, hostler ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; rep ;
from Iowa.
GoflF F. M. laborer ; 908 7th av; dem; from
Pennsylvania.
Goldsmith J. E. merchant; 1620 2d av; from
Germany.
Good Chas. A. clerk ; 1st av.
Goode John, farmer; Sec 14; dem; Ind;
from England.
Goodman D. saw-filer; 14tli st, bet 6th and
7th avs ; rep ; from Pennsylvania.
Goodman Wm. fisherman ; 2522 3d av.
Gordon Byron, dentist; 5tli av, e of Swede
College ; rep ; from New York.
Gorman Geo. L. policeman; 1520 6th av;
from Iowa.
Gorman Patrick, brakeman ; 3d av, bet 25th
and 26th sts.
Gorman Thos. conductor; bds 1126 3d av.
Gormley Peter, engineer ; 5th av, e of 30th
st; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Gormley Stephen, laborer ; 24th st, bet 6th
and 7th avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Gottsman Peter, blacksmith; 407 2d st;
dem ; from Germany.
Gowan Geo. sawyer ; 408 4th st ; Rep ; from
New York.
Gramber P. dem ; Luth ; from Germany.
Grady Patrick, laborer ; 6th av, bet 24th and
25th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Graham Henry, conductor ; bet 25th and 2Gth
sts ; rep ; from Pennsylvania.
GRAHAM JOHN \V. Brick-maker;
Sec. 2; born in Pennsylvania, Aug. 20,
1837 ; came to this Co. in 1854 ; Rep ; Ad-
ventist ; owns S}^ acres ; son of Mayberry
Graham and Mary Smith, his wife; was a
volunteer in Co. H, 37th Regiment Illinois
Infantry ; was at the battles of Pea Ridge,
Prairie Grove, Siege of Vicksburg, and
Spanish Fort; married Miss Rebecca
Dunlap, Jan. 28, 1873; she was born
April 9, 1852; has had three children,
Clara and Carrie (twins) and Ella; Carrie
died Dec. 3, 1875.
Graham Oliver, engineer; 4th av; rep; born
Illinois.
Granere C. O. engineer Swede College;
rep ; from Pennsylvsmia.
gra:nkre rev. c. o. Prot: of
Latin and Swedish Languages at Augus-
tana College; born in Sweden, Sept. 27,
1844; came to this Co. in 1875; Luth;
Prof. Granere was five years in the same
282
BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF
position while the College was located at
Paxton; was educated at Stockholm Gym-
nasium; graduated in 1870; is pastor at
Galva;' married Sophia A. VViborg, June
4, 1871.
Graves A. P. check clerk ; 2620 4th av.
Graves Frank A. telegraph operator ; 2620
4th av.
Graves O. 5th av.
Graves W. shoe-maker ; 2109 5th av ; from
Germany.
Gray T. E. 1925 5th av ; dem ; Maryland.
Gray Geo. M. telegraph operator; 1925 5th
av; dem; born Illinois.
Gray J. M. switchman; 1923 5th av; dem;
from Maryland.
Gray Jos. prop of saw-mill ; 29th st ; dem ;
from Maryland.
Gray Saml. retired ; 9th st, bet 7th and 8th
avs ; rep ; Presb ; from Ireland.
Grav Thos. glass-blower ; 3d av, bet 8th and
9th sts.
Gray Wm. mnfr; 811 3d av.
Green J. S. salesman ; Harper House.
Green Jeremiah, laborer; 1118 8th av; dem;
Cath; from Ireland.
Green Jno. mason ; 14th st, bet 7th and 8th
avs ; dem ; from Germany.
Green Wm. E. conductor; 7th av; bet 12th
and 13th sts; dem; born Illinois.
Greenlee E. J. laborer; 416 4th st; rep;
from Ohio.
Greenwell Ai'thur ; salesman ; ind.
Greenwell Samuel, dem ; from England.
Gregg P. physician ; 7th av, bet 25th and 26th
sts; rep.
Gregg Spencer, grocer ; 7th av, 25th and 26th
sts; rep; Presb; born Illinois.
Grenell Harvey, law student in Kenworthy
& Beardsley's office; dem; Lib; 111."
Grenell Jas., 219 18th st.
Griffin Mrs. washwoman ; 1015 5th av ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
Grime Jno. laborer ; dem.
Grimm Henry, pattern maker ; 2d av ; dem ;
Lib ; from Germany.
Grisham Chas. mason; 424 12th st; rep;
Missouri.
Grogan Patrick, moulder; 114 16th st; dem;
Cath; from Ireland.
Groom Geo. clerk; 223 21st st; rep; Luth;
from Pennsylvania.
Groom Jno. K. clerk ; 223 21st st ; rep ; Bapt ;
from Pennsylvania.
Gross Ferdinand, varnisher; 535 21st st;
from Germany.
Gross Fred, grocer; 1310 3d av.
Gross M. A. tinner; 6th av, bet 13th and 14th
sts ; Cath ; from Germany.
Grover Mrs. O. W. 1716 3d av.
Guldenzopf Henry, boot and shoe manufac-
turer; 912 2d av; rep.
Guldenzopf Wm. shoemaker; bds 912 2d av;
rep ; from Germany.
Guibs C. H. conductor ; Harper House.
Guild A. M. prop. Rock Island House.
Gustaphsen Peter, laborer ; 503 3d st ; rep ;
Luth ; from Sweden.
Guyer Ed. Holmes, student; 736 19th st;
rep; born Illinois.
Guyer Mrs. Kate, housekeeper ; 1st st, bet
6th and 7th avs; Luth; from Switzerland.
GITYER SAMlTEIi S. County Judge;
residence cor 19th st and 7th av ; born in
Mifflin Co., Penn., Dec. 26, 1814; came to
this Co. in 1844; Rep; served as Sheriff of
the Co. four years; married Annette
Holmes, of Vermont, June 7, 1847 ; has
two children.
HAAS BARNEY, laborer; 5th av, e of
30th st ; dem ; from Germany.
Haas Jacob, laborer ; bds 2d av ; rep ; Ger.
Hackett Jas. carpenter; 6th av, bet 25th and
26th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Hadsell Frank, book-keeper; 5th av, bet 18th
and 19th sts ; rep ; Meth ; born Illinois.
Hadsell Mrs. Sophronia, housekeeper; 5th
av, bet 18th and 19th sts; Meth; N. Y.
Haglund Chas. laborer; 423 10th st; rep;
from Sweden.
Hakan H. laborer; 423 10th st; rep; Luth;
from Sweden.
Hakes Geo., rep ; from Missouri.
HAKES HOEMES, President ot
Rock Island Paper Co., and Agent for
Domestic and White Sewing Machines, R.
I.; residence cor 19th st and 6th av; born
in Onida Co., IST. Y., March 5, 1816; came
to this Co. 1847 ; Rep ; Mr. Hakes was the
originator of the R. I. & P. R. R. ; was its
first Superintendent; the first engine run
over the road bore the name of Holmes
Hakes; was also the originator and is
President of the beautiful Chippiaunock
(the Indian name for the place of the
dead) Cemetery; married Almeda Riggs,
of Ky., July, 1841 ; has four children.
Hale Daniel, saloon; 1616 2d av; Illinois.
Haley Isaac, preacher ; 12th st, bet 8th and 9th
avs ; dem ; from Virginia.
Haley John, laborer; 4th av, bet 21st and
22d sts ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Halitzka Jos. butcher; 1817 2d av; Ger.
Halkins J. D. gardener; from Germany.
Hall Jno. laborer ; 3d av, bet 25th and 26th
sts.
Hall J. M. agent ; rep ; from New York.
Hall Perry, glass-blower; 410 5th st; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Hamaker Geo. laborer ; cor 4th av and 23d
st ; dem.
ROCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSFIIP.
283
Hamaker Morris, laborer; ITlJJ 2il av; do.ni;
trom Pennsylvania,
llamerly Jacob, 5tli av, e of 30Ui st; Peuu.
Hamerly Jos. wagon-maker ; 5th av, e of 30th
st; rep; from Pennsylvania.
Hamilton Allen, engineer; oth av, bet 2nth
and ;50th sts; dem; from Penn.sylvania.
Hamilton Benton, fireman ; oth av, bet 29th
and 80th sts ; dem ; from Iowa.
Hamilton Chas. civil engineer; 125 IGtlist;
rep; from Pennsylvania.
Hamilton Frank, engineer; 5th av, bet 29th
and 80th sts; dem; from Pennsylvania.
Hamilton L. D. carpenter; 11th st, bet 6th
and 7th avs ; dem ; from Kentucky.
Hamlin D. N. blacksmith; 911 2od st; rep;
from Pennsylvania.
Hammond Jacob, engineer; 4th av; dem;
born Illinois.
Hampton A. H., cor 3d av and 9th st.
Hanagan Jno. shingle maker; 2308 2d av;
born Illinois.
Handshaw Martin, 3d st; dem; Cath; Ire.
Hanicke Christof, stone-cutter; 218 21st st;
from Germany.
Ilanley Jno. A. fi'eight agent; 2527 7th av;
from Missouri.
Hansgen Chas. grocer; 848 20th st; rep;
Luth ; from Germany.
Hanshaw Amelia, housekeei)er; 8th av, bet
18th and l4th sts; born Illinijis.
Hanshaw Emanuel, fli-eman ; 2d av ; dem.
Hanshaw Henry, 4th av, bet 15th and IGth
sts.
Hanson Andrew, l)oat builder; 715 8th av;
rep; born Illinois.
Hanson Jno. boat builder; 715 8th av; i-ep;
from Sweden.
Harder Hantz, laborer; 2628 8th av; rep;
Luth ; from Germany.
Harder Mrs. Sophia, housekeeper; 15th st,
bet 8tli and 9tli avs ; Luth.
Hardin Chas. E. laborer ; 9th st, bet 6th and
7tli avs ; dem ; born Illinois.
Hardin Jas. engineer; 420 7th st; rep; Eng.
Harding Harris, salesman; rep.
Hardin Zadoc, fireman ; 5th av, e of 30th st;
dem ; from Pennsylvania.
Hardy Ed. barber ; 4th av, bet 22d and 28d
sts; rep; Bapt; from Wisconsin.
Hardy Jos., 4th av; rep; Bapt; from Wis.
Hardy Jos. retired; 541 24th st; rep; Eng.
Hardj^ J. L. painter ; 23d st, bet 3d and 4th
avs.
Harms Lothar, saloon; 1st av and 18th st;
from Germany.
HARPER REX. Proprietor and owner
of the Harjier House; born in Philadel-
phia. Feb. 12, 1817; came to this Co. 1850;
Mr. Harper lived in his native city until
14 years of age, tlwn moved to Ohio,
where he lived till 1843, when he went to
Missouri, and was in the mercantile trade
till he came to Rock Island ; he has been
Mayor of Rock Island, and President of
Board of Education; married Elizabeth
Perkins, April 1, 1851 ; has six children.
Harper Ben, Jr., student; Harper House.
Harper W. A. Harper House.
Harrison C. S. salesman; 1608 2d av; rep;
from Ohio.
Harrington J. A. laborer; 518 8th st; dem.
Harrington M. J., 4th av, bet 14th and 15th
sts.
HARRIS GEOROE W. Retired;
residence 531 2Uth st; born in Suffolk Co.,
N. Y., Jan. 11, 1795 ; came to this Co. 1842;
Rep ; Mr. Harris lived in Henry Co. from
1837 to 1842; was Deputy Sheriff; Mr.
Harris tells us of a time when he sent his
team sixty miles to mill, and when it ar-
rived at the place the dam had washed out
and no grinding could be done, so he
ground enough wheat in a coffee mill to
feed sixty persons, and sifted it through
linen gauze; lie was in the war of 1812;
Dec. 22, 1816, he married Mary A. Clark,
of N. J.; she was born Oct. 20, 1795; died
Jan. 10, 1870; has had fourteen children,
two living.
Harry Jno. clerk; 125 16th st; Presb.
HARSWlf I.. F. Circuit Clerk; resi-
dence 828 21st st; born in Waldo Co., Me.,
March 7, 1839; came to this Co. 1850;
Rep; Metli; wife was Carrie Barlow, born
in Moline; married Aug. 31, 1864; has
three children ; was in army two years.
Hart Rev. J., 4th av, bet 8th and 9th sts ;
Meth.
Hartman Chas. barber ; 1513 2d av ; rep.
Hartz Rudolph, salesman; bds cor 4th aT
and 20th st; from Germany.
Hartz Theo. clerk ; bds cor 4th av and 20th
st; from Germany.
Hartz Theo. cabinet maker; cor 4th av and
20th st; from Germany.
Haskell Jno. laborer; 3d av, near 23d st; rep.
Haskell Mrs. Mary, 1521 4th av.
Hasselquist Joshua, Luth; born Illinois.
HASSELqnST T. X., I>. I>. Pres-
ident of Augustana College and Theologi-
cal Seminary ; born in south part of Swe-
den, March 2, 1816; came to America in
1852, to this Co. in 1875 ; Luth ; was edu-
cated in the University of Lund, in 1839;
has special charge of Theological Depart-
ment; preached eleven years in the Swed-
ish language in Galesburg; was President
of this College twcdve yciars while located
at Paxton, 111.; marricKl Eva Cervin, May
24,1852; has three children; buried one
daughter at the age of 19.
Hass Mrs. Dora, 1028 4th av ; Bapt.
18J^
284
BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTOKT OF
Hass Fred, tinner ; 1038 4tli av ; dem ; Bapt.
Hass Thos. tinsmith ; 4tli av.
Hastings Jas. 13tli st, bet 3d and 4tli avs.
Hater Henry, laborer ; 2308 2d av.
Haverlaw Clirist. cooper; 538 15tli st; rep;
from Germany.
HAVERSTICK I>. M. pottery-ware
mnfr ; 23d st and Gth av ; rep ; from Peuu.
Hawes Claus, gas-maker; 14tli st, bet 7th
and 8th av; from Germany.
HALVES C. W. City Marshal and Con-
stable; residence 1110 3d av; born in
Rock Island, 111., March 7th, 1841 ; mar-
ried Josephine B. Saulpaugh, Dec. 10,
1866 ; has two children ; served four years
in army, two years as Major.
HAWKS I> A VI1>, Justice of thePeace ;
residence cor 3d av and 11th st; born in
Hampshire Co., Mass., Oct. 19, 1809; came
to this Co. ia 1835; Rep; Bapt.
HAWES FRA:NK B. Book-keeper;
residence 2109 6th av ; born in Rock Is-
land, Nov. 14, 1844 ; married Elizabeth A.
Rector, Oct. 12, 1875.
Hawk Benj. engineer; 5th av, bet 29tli and
30tli sts ; from Canada.
Hawley Chas. E. book-keeper ; 5tli av, bet
17th and 18th sts ; rep; Bapt; New York.
Hawley Jno. B. lawyer ; 5th av, bet 27th and
28th sts ; rep ; Presb ; from Connecticut.
Hawthorn Wm. baker ; 2501 5th av ; dem ;
from Mai-yland.
HAYHEIT HEXRY. Justice of the
Peace; born in Litchfield Co., Conn., Feb.
28, 1818; came to this Co. in 1871 ; Rep;
married, Feb. 25, 1845, Sophia B. Bow-
man, who died Jan. 10, 1876; has two
children.
Hayes Edward, gardener ; dem ; Cath ; from
Pennsylvania.
HAYES WM. H. Insurance Agent;
born in Plattsburg, N. Y., July 11. 1818;
came to tliis Co. in I860; Rep; Lib; his
wife was Calista Hatch; has three chil-
dren; has been Justice of the Peace.
Haymaker Adam, carpenter; dem.
Head F. H. clerk ; rep.
Head S. A. cashier ; 9th av and 26th st ; rep ;
from New Hampshire.
Healey Wm. clerk ; 7th av and 17th st ; rep ;
from Pennsylvania.
Heath Henry, laborer; 19th st; Ireland.
Heath Harry J. dem ; from Ireland.
Heckler Wm. carpenter ; 1409 6th av ; from
Maryland.
Heding Jno. laborer; 5th av; rep; Luth;
from Sweden.
Heding Swan, laborer; 5th av, e of Swede
College; rep; Luth; from Sweden.
Hedlig Petei-, laborer; 8th av, bet 6th and
7th'st; rep; Luth; from Sweden.
Heeder John, laborer ; 619 9th st ; Luth ;
from Germany.
Hein Mrs. 22d st, bet 3d and 4th avs.
Heiu Phillip, 4th av, bet 19th and 20th sts;
dem ; from Gei'many.
Heisel Mrs. Mary, cor 4tli av and 13th st.
Heinsfurter Isaac, clothier; cor 3d av and
11th st; dem; from Germany.
Heitahrencl Henry, painter; 4th av; rep.
Heitahrend Christ, laborer; rep; Luth;
from Germany.
Heitahrend Richard, carpenter; 4th av, bet
8th and 9th sts; from Germany.
Helfrich Mak, shoemaker; 1123 8th av;
dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Hel wig Simon, laborer; 1st av and 20th st;
rep ; from Germany.
Hench Thomas, minister; 619 23d st; rep;
Presb; from Pennsylvania.
Henderson Chas. hostler ; 5th av, e of 80th
st; rep; born Illinois.
Henderson A. bds 2109 3d av.
Henderson Homer, artist ; Masonic Temple.
Henderson Jno. horse-trainer ; 9th st, bet 3d
and 4th avs ; from England.
Henderson Wm. 619 18th st; dem.
Ilendlc Apple, stone-cutter; 2534 6tli av;
rep; Cath; from Germany.
Hendren S. B. painter; 424 11th st; dem;
Mcth ; from Kentucky.
Hendrickson Jno. laborer ; 515 20th st ; rop ;
from Germany.
Hendrickson Henry, teamster ; dem ; Lib.
Heneke Chas. laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st;
rep ; Luth ; from Germany.
Hengstler C. P. wholesale cigars and to-
bacco; 2d av.
Hengstler Chas. machinist; 226 20th st;
from Germany.
Henuings Wm. laborer; dem; Catli; from
Gei'many.
Ilenris Frank, brickJayer ; 6th av, bet 27th
and 28th sts ; from Germany.
Henry Geo. W. grocer ; cor 2d av and 13tli
st ; dem ; Lib.
Henshaw Martin, lal)orer ; 742 14th st; Luth ;
from Switzerland.
Henshaw Wm. laborer; 742 14th st; from
Switzerland.
Hensheen D. laborer; 5th av, e of Swede
College; from Germany.
Ilensler M. laborer; 9th st, bet 3d and 4th
avs; Cath; born Illinois.
Ilensler Valentine, painter; 9th st, bet 6tli
and 7th avs ; rep ; from Mo.
Heorath Geo. butcher ; 4th av, bet 22d and
23d st; from Germany.
Herkert August, Dept Sheriff and Janitor;
3d av ; dem ; Lib.
Herman A. blacksmith ; 2d av.
ROCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP,
285
Herzog Willis, head-waiter in Rock Island
House.
Hcsley Daniel, bds 2d av, bet 16tli and 17th
streets.
Hesley Jacob, Jr. bds 3d av, bet 16th and
17th sts.
Ilesly Jacob, saloon; 1616 2d av; Switz.
II(;terberg A. laborer ; 7th av, bet 4th and 5th
sts ; rep ; from Sweden.
Heverling Juo. painter.
Hewitt Edward, glass-maker ; 2d st, bet 3d
and 4Ui avs.
Hickey Martin, plasterer; 5th av, e of oOth
St; rep; Cath; from New York.
Hideman Christ, laborer; 6th st, bet 8th and
9th avs ; from Germany.
Hideman Jno. laborer; 801 8th av; dem;
from Germany.
Hildebraud Chas. brewer; 3022 5th av; dem;
from Germany.
Hildcbrand Thos. painter; 2731 7th av; rep;
from Pennsylvania.
Hildcbrand T. B. painter; 7th av, bet 27th
and 28th sts; rep; from Pennsylvania.
Hill A. F. blacksmith; 2623 8th av; rep;
from Sweden.
Hill A. J. cooper; 427 9th st; dem; Ohio.
Hill Fred. T. clerk; rep; Bapt; from Ohio.
Hills H. H. carpenter; 13th st, bet 5th and
6th avs; dem; born Illinois.
Hill Mrs. Mattie, cor 4th av and 23d st.
Hillfinger Fred, harness-maker; 736 15th st;
rep ; Luth ; from Germany.
Hillier David, merchant; Commercial st, bet
15th and 16th sts ; rep ; Bapt ; Nova Scotia.
Hillier Jos. carpenter; 4th av, bet 8th and
9th sts.
Hilton Edgar, millwright; 603 33d st; dem;
from Maine.
Hilton Wm. E. engineer; 2901 5th av; dem;
from Maine.
Hindberg C. G. dentist; 215 17th st; Luth;
from Sweden.
Hinke August, paver; 7th av, bet 12th and
13th sts; Luth; from Germany.
Hinkley A. B. engineer; Swede College;
rep; from Vermont.
Hitchcock Mrs. Jane, 4th av, bet 30th and
21st sts.
Hodges F. J. clerk; 3d av; rep; Presb; born
Illinois.
Hodges II. J. bds Taylor House.
Hodges H. S. ink mnfr; cor 3d av and IStli
st; rep.
Hodges J;is. lawyer; cor 3d av and 13th st;
rep; from j\[ichigan.
Hodges Mrs. Saml. cor 3d av and 12th st-
Coug.
HOBf^SOX CHAS. E. Insurance
Agent ; ofhce Buford's Block ; represents
many of the leading insurance companies,
both fire and life; born in Onondaga Co.,
N. Y., March 16, 1856 ; came to this Co.
in 1870.
Hodgson W. H. blacksmith ; 1st av and 10th
.st; rei5.
HoeferFred. bar-tender; 1819 2d av; from
Iowa.
HOFFMAWX ANDREAS, Retired;
born in Bavaria, April 10, 1824; came to
this Co. in 1849; Dem; Luth; wife was
Catharine Applehans, born in Amstead,
Aug. 16, 1822, came to this country in
1850; tl icy have two sons, Edward, born
in Rock Island, May 2, 1854, and Robert,
born in Rock Island, April 18, 1858; they
were married Aug. 24, 1850.
Hotfman Andrew, butcher ; 404 18th st ; dem ;
Luth ; from Germany.
Hofiman Edward, ships clerk; 404 18th st;
dem ; Luth ; born Illinois.
Hoffman Geo. A. laborer; 2513 4th av; Cath;
from Germany.
Hoffman Maj. E. civil engineer; cor 3d av
and 11th st; rep.
Hoffman Philip, clerk; cor 4th av and 17th
st; dem; born Illinois.
Hoffman Simon, cooper; 1714 4th av; iud;
from Germany.
Hogan Mrs. Elizabeth, dressmaker; 2311 5th
av; Cath; from Canada.
Hogan Matthew, blacksmith; 2109 3d av.
Hogan Thos. laborer ; 236 33d st ; dem ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
Hogg J. C. laborer; Gtli av, bet 35th and 36th
sts ; rep ; Meth ; from Ohio.
Hohman Andrew, beer manufacturer, 414
10th st ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Holcomb J. R. messenger ; cor 3d av and
10th St.
Ilolcombe Rev. T. I. minister; 1817 6th av;
Epis; from N. Y.
Holdorf Wm. manufacturer; 4th av, bet 31st
and 32d sts; dem; from Germany.
Holland H. II. foreman ; 5th av, e of 30th st;
from W. Virginia.
Hollings John, laborer; 1st av and 30th st;
from Germany.
Holmes I. N. architect; 1608 3d av;rep;
from Ohio.
Holmes T. S. conductor ; Harper House.
Holmes W. H. printer; 313 31st st.
Holmes W. R. teamster; 510 2d st; rep;
Presb ; trom Michigan.
Holond John, 3d av, bet 35th and 36th sts.
Holt Orrin S. book-keeper; dem; born 111.
Holtburg John P. carpenter; 437 33d st;
rep ; from Sweden.
Hoi ton Isaac, painter ; 415 31st st; dem ; Eng.
Holtzhammer Peter, laborer; 3d st and 6th
av; dem; Cath; from Germany.
286
BIOGEAPHICAL DIRECTOKY OF
Homan Nicholas, laborer ; 40G 7tli av ; Cath ;
from Germany.
Hoover G. W. 13tli st, bet 3d and 4th avs.
Hoover Jas. clerk ; 4th av.
Hoover L. D. 4th av.
Hoover Mat. 312 23d st.
Hoover S. W. 4th av.
Horstmann Glaus, tailor ; 14th st, bet 7th and
8th avs ; from Germany.
Horton John, laborer; 6th av, bet 12th and
13th sts; rep; born Illinois.
How^ard Jas. carpenter ; 1409 6th av ; dem ;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Howe Chas. engineer; 2202 2d av; dem.
Howell Jos. A. 30th st ; rep ; from N. Y.
Hoyt R. C. book-keeper ; 725 23d st ; rep ;
Presb ; from N. Y.
Huber Geo. clerk; 915 4th av; rep; born 111.
Huber Godfrey, laborer; 702 5th st; dem;
Cath ; from Germany.
Huber Ignatz, brewer; 2314 3d av; dem;
Cath.
Huber J. K. 915 4th av ; rep.
Huber Joseph, engineer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ;
dem ; from Germany.
Huber M. laborer ; dem ; from Germany.
Huesiug August, merchant, ex-sheriff; dem ;
Lib.
Huggins Chase H. 2d av ; rep ; Presb.
Hughes Jas. laborer ; 421 8th st ; dem ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
Hughes John, machinist; 2520 5th av; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Hughes Thomas, laborer; 114 IGth st; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Huldorf John, carpenter ; 906 12th st ; dem ;
from Germany.
Hull Alvin, livery stable; 534 23d st; rep;
Spiritualist.
Hull H. P. retired; 5th av, e of 30th st;dem;
Epis ; from England.
Hull John H. ice dealer; 1318 1st av; rep;
from Penn.
HULLi !*i. H. Constable; residence 1320
1st av ; born in Washington Co., Pa., Apr.
15, 1849; came to this Co. in 1859; Rep; is
a member of the tirm of Hull & Barker,
Ice Dealers, both Wholesale and Retail ;
he has been policeman ; married Mary II.
McCoushie, Nov. 20, 1874; has one boy.
Hulsbrink Henry, clerk, 21st st; bet 3d and
4th av.
Hult August, blacksmith ; cor 4th av and 5th
St.
Hunter David, moulder ; 4th av, bet 8th and
9th sts.
Hunter Edward, painter; bds cor 2d av and
7th St.
Huntley H. farmer ; Sec. 10 ; dem ; Meth ;
from Maine.
Hurley Mrs. Mary, cor 3d av and 22d st.
Hurst E. W. book-keeper ; 6tli av, bet 20th
and 21st st; dem; Meth; born 111.
Hurst Wm. carpenter; 538 21st st; dem;
Meth ; from Delaware.
ITuse C. laborer ; rep ; from Germany.
Hu.ss Claus, carpenter; 24th st, bet 6th and
7th avs ; rejD ; from G ermany.
Huss John, 1918 3d av.
Huston Chrispin, lal)orer; 7th av, bet 6th
and 7th sts; rep; born Illinois.
Iluthmake M. carpenter; 3d av, bet 21st and
22d St.
Hutt Fletcher, sawyer ; 29th st ; rep.
ILL FRANK, wagon maker ; 17th st, s of
7tli av ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
H,;-IiEHAllT M. R. Marble Works;
Oftice, cor 16th st and 4th av; residence,
-18th st, bet 5th and 6th avs; born in Daven-
port, Iowa, Jan. 28th, 1852; Mr. Iglehart is
skilled in the art of designing, carving
and cutting of marble and granite, and all
kinds ot Cemetery work.
Ihrig Jacob, 4th av.
Ihrig Wm. baker; 1318 5th av; dem; Ger.
Illiug E. machinist; 554 24th st; rep; Presb;
from England.
Imhoff Nicholas, teamster; 313 21st st; dem ;
born Illinois.
Imhos Nicholas, mason; 8th av, bet 7th and
8th sts ; dem ; from Germany.
lappe H. C. mattress maker; Post Office
Block ; Luth ; from Germany.
ACKSON E. laborer; 55th av; rep; Luth;
from Sweden.
Jackson Geo. W. laborer ; Sec. 11 ; rep ; Meth ;
from Louisiana.
Jackson J. C. engineer; 2714 Gth av; dem;
from Ohio.
Jackson M. clerk ; dem ; from N. Y.
JACKSOX S. I*. Lumber Dealer;
residence, cor 14th st and 3d av; born in
Shawneetown, May 4, 1827; came to this
Co. in 1836 ; Rep ; Meth ; was in army four
and one-half years; was Capt. of Co. A.,
20th Wis. Volunteers; w^as badly wounded
at the second battle of Bull Run; w^as in
Libby Prison 10^^ months; married Mary
J. Evans, Dec. 23,1846; has three children,
William N., Mary S., and Anna S.
JACKSON IVIIVMAM, Attorney;
residence, 816 20th st; born in Liverpool,
Eng., Aug. 14, 1834; came to this Co. in
1851 ; Rep; Meth; member of the tirm of
Sweeney & Jackson; married Jennie E.
Sammis, May 21, 1863; has two children.
Jacobs Emir, cigar maker 1st av, bet 18th
and 19th sts ; from Denmark.
Jacobs O. laborer; 4th av, bet 15th and 16th
sts.
J
ROCK ISLAND ClTT AND TOWNSHIP
287
Jacobson Ami, cigar maker ; 2505 5tli av;
from Germany.
Jacobsou Edwin, laborer; 409 21st st ; rep;
from Norway.
James Mrs. S. A. 20th st, bet 3cl and 4th avs.
Jarvis Chas. 3d av; dem.
Jarvis W. N. dem.
Jasper Claus, saloon ; 15th st, bet 8th and 9th
avs ; from Germany.
JetlVe}' Thos. bnikeman; cor 16th st and 4th
av.
Jenkens C. laborer; 2111 5tli av; Germany.
Jennings E. T. carpenter; 813 14tli st; rep;
Luth ; from Canada.
Jennings Henry, salesman; 543 23d st; dem ;
from Penn.
Jewell Wm. II. engineer; 2C06 4th av.
Johnson Andrew, tailor; 22d st, bet 3d and
4th avs.
Johnson C. teamster; 806 6th av; Sweden.
Johnson Cliarles, laborer; 423 10liist;rep;
Luth ; from Sweden.
Johnson E. F. bds 1620 3d av.
Johnson E. Gus. laborer; 617 10th st; rep;
jMeth ; from Sweden.
Johnson Ed. H. express messenger ; 541 20th
St.
Johnson Frank, printer; 2113 5th av;rep;
from Penn.
Johnson Frank, laborer; 213 21st st;^Sweden.
Johnson Gus, laborer; 815 6th av; Luth;
from Sweden.
Johnson Gus. polisher; ;416 11th st; rep;
from Sweden.
Johnson Gust. ]al)orer; 921 7th av; rep;
Luth ; from Sweden.
Johnson Henry, laborer; 417 7th st; rep;
Luth ; from Sweden.
Johnson J. B. wood turner; 7th av, bet 14th
and 15th sts; dem; Luth; from Sweden.
Johnson J. F. 1806 2d av ; dem ; England.
Jolinson J. Hugii, laborer; 16th st, bet 5th
and 6th avs; rep; from Pennsylvania.
Johnson Jas. soap-maker ; rep;Presb; Irel'd.
John.son Jas. F. yard-master; dem; Ohio.
John.son Jno. laborer; cor 3d av and 22d .st
Johnson Jno. A. shoemaker; 421 21st st;
rep; Bapt; from Sweden.
Johnson Jno. E. laborer; 921 7th av; rep;
Luth ; from Sweden.
Johnson Jos. teamster; dem; from Penn.
Johnson Nelson, teamster; 524 9th st; rep;
lAitli ; from Sweden.
Jolinson Oscar, gardener; 732 24th st; Meth ;
rep ; from Sweden.
Johnson Peter, laborer; 520 9th st; rep;
Luth; from Sweden.
Johnson Erasmus, laborer; 705 3dst; from
Denmark.
Johnson W. F. cashier; 1713 2d av; rep;
from Ireland.
Johnson Walter, editor; 11th st, bet 6lh and
7th avs; rep; from England.
Johnston Andrew, glass works; 3069 bet 3d
and 4th avs ; rep ; from New Jersey.
Johnston Jas. cor 2d av and 15th st; rep; 111.
Johnston Jas. tinner; rep.
.IOHX8TOX JOSEPH, Retired;
l)orn in Allegheny Co., Pa., Nov. 7, 1805;
came to tliis Co. in 1833; Dem; hehl the
othces of Street Commissioner, City Mar-
shal, Town Trustee; married Margaret
Anderson, Augu.st, 1832; one child.
Jolinslon J. K. merchant; 5th av, bet 17th and
18tli sts ; dem ; from Pennsylvania.
Johnston J.W. salesman ; 5th av, bet 17th and
18tlists; dem; Presb; born Illinois.
Johnston Thos. Town Clerk; 2d av; rep.
Johnston T. A. shoemaker; 541 15th st;
rep; Presb; from Maryland.
Johnston "Wm. engineer; 17th st, s of 7th av;
rep.
Johnston Wm. A. 2d av, bet 15th and 16th sts ;
rep ; Presb.
Johnston Wm. M. engineer; 2909 5th av;
rep; from Scotland.
Jones Burton, brakeman ; 2713 6th av.
Jones Daniel J. laborer; 2939 5th av; rep;
Presb; from Wales.
Jones Mrs. Eliza, gardening; Bapt; from
Philadeli)hia.
Jones Geo. carpenter; 2717 6th av; dem;
from Sweden.
Jones J. T. wagon-maker; 24th st; dem;
from Wales.
Jones Jno. laborer ; 5th av, bet 3d and 4th sts ;
rep; from Iowa.
Jones Milton, part prop. Argus; 23d st and
7th av; dem; from Ohio.
Jones R. S. bricklayer; 618 9th st; dem;
Meth ; from New York.
Jones Samuel, brush-maker; 9th st, bet 6th
and 7th avs ; rep ; from New York.
Jordan W. H. agent ; bds 4th av.
Joseph Chas. laborer; 810 7th av; dem.
JUDGE W. H. Superintendent and
Secretary of Ilock Island Gas Co.; office
cor 17th st and l.st av; residence 1300 3d
av; born in St. Charles, Mo., Aug. 30,
1844; came to this Co. in 1877; Dem"; was
previous to coming here Supt. Carondelet
Gas Works, South St. Louis; also Atchi-
son Gas Co., Kan; married Liz/ie J. Sig-
erson, Dec. 1, 1870.
JITERGEXS C. Painter; residence 5th
av, bet 21st and 22d sts; born in Germany,
Feb. 26, 1851; came to this Co. in 1873;
Dem ; Luth ; all kinds of painting done to
order; makes a specialty of Sign Painting
and House Graining; married Louise
Boehmke, May 15, 1874 ; one child.
288
BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF
June Reuben, laborer ; dem.
Junge Julius, saloon; 1819 2d av; Prussia.
Justin R. "W. yard-master ; 2412 6th av ; dem ;
from Connecticut.
KAHLKE J. J. 4tli avand 2d st; rep;
Bapt.
Kalilke Wm. J. book-keeper; 1st av; rep;
Bapt.
I^ain Godfrey, laborer; 712 7th av; rep;
Luth ; from German}'.
Kaiser Wm. laborer; 515 2d st; dem; Luth;
from Germany.
Kale Mrs. Mary, 700 2d av.
Kane Ed. laborer ; 6th av, bet 12th and 13th
sts ; dem ; Oath ; from Ireland.
Kane Jas. laborer ; 22d st; Cath; Ireland.
Kane Levi, supt. cotton mill, Milan; Presb;
from Massachusetts.
Kane M. 1013 3d av; ind; Cath; Ireland.
Karney Jno. laborer; 725 15th st; Cath;
from Ireland.
Kating Edward, laborer; 4th av, bet 10th and
11th .sts.
KaupkeF.H. traveler; 1218 3d av.
Kauffman J. H. manufacturer ; 9th st ; rep ;
Meth; from Pennsylvania. »
Key Wm. shoemaker ; 4th av, bet 21st and
22d sts ; rep ; from German.
KEATOR S. J. Lumber Dealer; resi-
dence cor 23d st and 2d av ; born in Hones-
dale, Peun.
Keeley Edward, clerk ; cor 4th av and 12th
st; dem; Cath.
Keeley Jno. engineer; cor 4th av and 12th
st; dem; Cath.
KFXTLER GEO. M., M. D. Physi
cian; residence 1161 3d av; born in Penn.,
May 14, 1842 ; came to this Co. in 1857 ;
Rep ; Presb ; owns 80 acres, value |;5,000 ;
married Mary E. Boyer, Jan. 21, 1871 ; one
child ; graduated in medicine at Iowa
State University, class of 1873-4; two years
in army hospital.
Kellerstrass F. W. wholesale grocer; 1811
2d av ■ Meth ; from Germanj^.
Kelley David, 1110 3d av; Presb.
Kelley Edward, laborer; 114 16th st; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Kellev Jas. laborer; 22d st; dem; Cath;
from Ireland.
Kelly Ed. laborer; 2109 3d av.
Kelly Geo. laborer ; 417 22d st ; dem ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
KEIvIiY JAMES, Dealer in Boots
and Shoes ; residence 918 3d av ; born in
Ireland, Jan. 12, 1835; came to this Co.
in 1850 ; Rep ; Presb ; is member of the
firm of Kelly ik Reticker ; married Rebecca
Ash., May 20, 1859 ; four children.
Kell}^ Joseph J. switchman ; 29th st ; dem ;
Cath; from Ireland.
Kelly J. S. ; from Xew York.
Kelly Patrick, fireman ; cor 4th av and 25th
st; Cath; from Ireland.
Kelly Patrick, porter ; Harper House.
Kelly Washington, fireman ; 2d av.
Kemble S. S. principal schools ; 4th av, bet
10th and 11th sts; rep; Bapt.
Kendall R. D. 4th av ; rep ; Meth ; New York.
Kendall T. F. carpenter; 409 2d st; rep;
Adv; from jSTewYork.
Keudell Benj. painter;. cor 6th av and 22d
st; rep; from Germany.
Kennedy Jas. carpenter; 6th av, bet 24th
and 25th sts; dem;. Cath; from Ireland.
Kennedy Jas. laborer; 230 22d st; dem;
Cath; from Ireland.
Kennedy Patrick, bricklayer; 6th av, bet
24th and 25th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Irel'd.
Kenned}' Thos. hiborer; 22d st, bet 5th and
6th avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Kennedj' Wm. harness-maker; 512 21st st;
from Ireland.
KEX^VOUTHi: & BEARDS-
LrEY, Attorneys; J. M. Beardsley, J. T.
Kenworthy; oflice. Masonic Temple, cor
18th st and 2d av ; residence old 6th av,
head of 22d st.
Keosager Geo. car driver ; 5th av, e of 30th
st ; dem ; Cath ; from France.
Kernes Wm. brick-maker; 5th av, e of 30th
st ; dem ; from Iowa.
Kerr Jos. H. pattern-maker; 5th av, e of 30th
st ; dem ; from Maryland.
Kerr W. J. livery; 2d av; dem; from Peun.
Kerser Jacob, 1620 3d av ; rep.
Kerser T. B. 1620 3d av.
Keyes Henry, plasterer; 2610 3d av; Illinois.
KIESOW E. Dry Goods Merchant;
residence 1719 2d av; born in Germanv,
Oct. 24, 1831 ; came to this Co. in 1854; is
proprietor of Rock Island Knitting Works.
Killman David, stone-cutter; 2d av; rep.
Kimball B. H. ; dem ; from New Hampshire.
Kimball Robt. laborer; 916 8th av; dem;
Cath ; from Germany.
Kinfick Thos. laborer; 2607 5th av; Cath;
from Ireland.
King Cyrus H. clerk; 431 14th st; rep; born
Illinois.
King Eliza, weaver; 5th av, bet 14th and
15th sts; Cong; born Illinois.
King Israel, drayman ; 7tli av, bet 14th and
15th sts ; dem ; from Germany.
King Jno. A. brewer ; cor 3d av and 4th st.
King Jos. brewer ; cor 3d av and 4th st.
King Peter, engineer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ;
rep; from Penn.
King Robert, laborer; dem; Prot; Mass.
ROCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP.
289
King Wm. M. carpenter; rep; Chris; born
Illinois.
KiniK-r Henry, plasterer; 436 11th st; rep;
born Illinois.
Kinner Maliuda, housekeeper; 1316 5th av;
Moth ; from France.
Kinner Martin, painter; 1316 5th av; deni;
born Illinois.
Kinney Darius F. gardener; rep; Meth;
fnjni Virginiii.
Kinnej' Jas. laborer; 1506 6th av; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Kinney jMichael, stone-cutter; 2116 5th av;
• dem ; Cath ; trom Ireland.
Kinsky C. M. stone-cutter; 6th av, bet 25th
and 26lh sts; from New York.
Kirk Albert, harness-maker; 2117 otli av;
rep ; Chris.
Kirki>atrick Mrs. Elizabeth, 1111 3d av;
Bapt.
Kiskadden Jno. laborer; rep; Presb.
Kjallbarg Jno. laborer; 22d st, bet 5th and
6th avs; rep; Luth; from Sweden.
Kleman H. C. 4th av, bet 19th and 20tli sts.
Klemen C. W. clerk; 213 21st st; Germany.
Kleyla Jerome, glass-flattener ; 710 2d av;
rep.
Kleyla Jno. 710 2d av ; rep ; Germany.
Kline Frank, laborer; 2705 7th av; dem;
Cath ; from Germany.
Knickerbocker A. E. bar-tender ; 1421 4th
av; dem.
Knight Robt. laborer ; 5th av, bet 27th and
28th sts ; Epis ; from Ireland.
Knott L. S. dealer in implements; rep;
Meth ; from Penn.
Knowlton Wm. 4tli av, bet 20th and 21st sts.
KXOX C B. Undertaker; residence cor
20th st and 4tli av; born in Hampden Co.,
Mass., June 27, 1818; came to this Co. in
1841; Rep; Meth; married Mary Gorham,
June 9, 1839 ; has four children.
Knox Sam. undertaker ; 4th av ; rep ; born
Illinois.
Kock Anthony, butcher ; cor 3d av and 9th st.
Kock Frederich, carpenter; 1208 4th av;
Presb ; from Germany.
Kock Jno. 4th av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; Ind.
Kock M. 902 3d av.
Koerber Mrs. Christiana, saloon; 1917 2d
av; from (Germany.
Koehler Emil, 8006 3d av; rep; Germany.
Koehler Robt. saloon ; 11th st, bet 6th and
7th avs; rep ; from Germany.
Kohlmeyer Chas. shoemaker; 1507 6th av;
dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Kohn E. cor 6th av and 10th st; dem; from
Germany.
Kohn E. D. wholesale licpior dealer; 18th
^ st, bet 7th and 8th avs ; from Germany.
Kohn LouiSj 1414 3d av; from Wisconsin.
Kohn Max, 1414 3d av; dem; from Wis.
Kolls Chas. ship-carpenter; 612 9th st; from
(xcrmany.
Kojip Adam F. 3d av.
Korppen Fredk. confectioner; 5th av, bet
29th and 30th sts; from Germany.
Kothe Chas. teacher; 7th av, bet 12th and
13th sts; from Gei'many.
Kourth Wm. wagon-maker; 723 10th st;
dem ; Luth ; from Germany.
Kracke D. F. saloon ; 1st av, bet 19th and
20th sts; rep; Luth; from Germany.
Kraemer J. P. weaver; 519 19th st.
Kramer Lawrence, pressman; 15th st, bet
8th and 9tliavs; dem; from Germanj-.
Kranuer F. carpet-weaver; 741 15th st.
KRELLi K. Dealer in Confectionery;
residence cor of 3d av and 18tli st; born
in Germany, on the 5th of March, 1832;
came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; has held
the office of Supervisor four years; is also
Grand Ti'easurer of AVorkmen ; married
Elizabeth Scaber, March, 1856; has six
children.
Krell Fred, bds 1800 3d av.
Krell Fred, book-keeper; 1714 2d av; rep;
from Virginia.
Kroeger Hartwig, laborer; 2626 8th av;
dem ; from Germany.
Kroeger Henry, grocer ; cor 4lh av and 34th
st; from Germany.
Kroger Wm. laborer; 10th av, liet lOtli and
nth sts; Luth; from Germany.
Krug Gotleb, cooper; 2119 5th av; rep;
Luth ; from Germany.
Kruse August, shoemaker ; 9th st, bet 3d and
4th avs; from Germany.
Kucher August, teamster; 811 14th st; dem;
from Germany.
KlTSHIi CARL., Attorney; office on
2d av, bet 17th and 18th sts; Box 1252;
born in Germany. Jan. 3, 1847 ; came to
this country in 1871; Dem; Mr. Kuehl
speaks German, English and French.
Kulp Jno. laborer; 7th av; dem; Cath; from
Germany.
Kuuzman Michael, tailor; 332 12th st; from
Germany.
Kurz Conrad, carpenter; rep; Luth; from
Germany.
Kyte Theodore, carpenter; Sec. 2; rep-
Meth ; from N. Y.
LAFFER D. C. 8th st, bet 3d and 4th avs ;
rep; Univ; from Ohio.
Laflerty Wm. sawyer; 433 19th st; Cath;
from Ireland.
Laflin R. W. collector; 1713 2d av; rep.
Laga Nicholas, laborer; 534 21st st; rep;
Luth ; from Germany.
290
BIOGKAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF
Lagau Henry, laborer; 728 24tli st; rep;
tVom Germany.
Lake Wm. laborer; 6th av, bet 25th and 26th
sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
LahitfJno. brick-layer; 2524 5th av; rep;
Cath; from Ireland.
Laland Peter, bds 5th si, bet 3d and 4th
avs.
Lambert A. H. ice dealer ; 29tli st ; rep ; from
Mass.
Lambert Jno. blacksmith ; 6tli av, bet 35th
and 26tli sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Lamont A. book-keeper ; Harper House.
Lamont G. steamboat agent; 3.d av; dem.
Laugdell Geo. blacksmith; 2d av; dem;
from England.
Langdell Thos. blacksmith; 421 19th st;
dem; from England.
Langdon Cassius, laborer; 7th av, bet 27th
and 28th sts; from Michigan.
Lane Jas. laborer; 700 3d st; rep; Bapt.
Laney H. M. minister; 510 19th st; rep;
Metli ; from Penn.
Lauy H. i\I. laborer; 213 21st st; Norway.
Langlet Wra. fireman ; 5th av, bet 29th and
3dlh sts; from Iowa.
Langley J. H. agent; 2d av; rep; Epis.
Lannan Mathew, blacksmith ; 1st av.
Larkin Chas. J. stone-cutter ; 544 24th st ;
dem; Cath; from New York.
Larkin Jas. moulder; 3d av, l)et 25th and
20th sts.
Larkin Michael, blacksmitli; 544 24th st;
dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Larvearman Jno. cooper ; 2204 6th av ; from
Germany.
Lathringer Mrs. S. M. 4th av, Ijet 23d and
24th sts.
Lavell Timothy, laborer; 2d av, e of 22d st;
Cath; from Ireland.
Lavin Jno. section boss ; 226 23d st ; dem ;
Cath; from Ireland.
Lawes A. J. roofer; 2G12 Olh av; dem; from
Kentucky.
Lawhead D. E. carpenter; 121 7th av; dem;
Metli; from Ohio.
Lawhead J. W. 6th av, bet 13th and 14th
sts; dem; from Ohio.
Lawhead Leroy, engineer; 1521 6th av; dem ;
born Illinois.
Lawler H. P. moulder; 11th st, bet 8th and
9th avs; from New York.
liAVI^KKXCE O. ^V. Homceopathic
Physician; othce 18th st, bet 1st and 2d
avs"; born in Tioga t'o., N. Y., Dec. 3,
1849; came to this Co. in 1873; Epis;
graduated, in 1873, at the New York
Homa'opathic College; spent one year in
Aphthalmic Hospital; was two years at
Cornell University, N. Y.
Lawson Lewis, teamster ; 4th av ; rep ; from
Sweden.
Lazare Ed. confectioner ; 529 20th st ; rep ;
from Germany.
Leary Mrs. Anna S. widow; 555 23d st;
Cath; from Ireland.
Leaiy J. W. fireman ; 555 23d st ; Cath ; from
New York.
Leas J. Silas, mnfr. of machinery; 29th st;
rep ; from Penn.
Leavitt F. B. conductor ; 723 20th st ; rep ;
born Illinois.
Lee Christopher, laborer; 734 15th st; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Lee Luke, engineer; 2d av; rep.
Lee Michael, laborer; 220 22d st; dem ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
Lee Michael, porter; Rock Island House.
Lee Milo, cor 15th st and 1st av.
Lee Owen, laborer ; 20th st, bet 5th and 6t]i
avs ; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Lee Patrick, painter ; Sec. 2 ; dem ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
Leese Daniel, musician; 1126 3d av; Lib;
from Penn.
Leffler Christian, saloon; 4tli uv and 4th st
Lehner Geo. butcher; 1817 2d av; Germany.
Lelmerer Geo. butcher; 1035 10th av; dem;
from German}'.
Leigh ton Thos. teacher of music; cor 4th av
and 0th st; rep.
Lemfin L. 26th st.
Lemon T. carpenter ; 2524 5th av ; rep ; from
Canada.
LeMont Alex, steamboat captain; 1913 6tli
av ; dem ; from Vermont.
Lennahan John, saloon; 420 9th st; dem;
Cath; from Ireland.
Leonard Michael, lai)orer; 23d st, bet 5th
and 6th avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Lessley John, conductor; 2506 5th av; dem;
from Penn.
Letters Henr_y, clerk ; ISlli st, bet 8th and 9th
avs; from Oliio.
Letting Andrew, mason ; dem ; from Ger.
Levi J. 4th av, bet 13th and 14th sts ; dem ;
from Germany.
Levy Jos. merchant ; 416 15th st ; dem ; from
Germany.
Lewis Henry, carpenter; 1125 10th av; dem.
Lewis Jos. painter; 8th av, bet 9th and 10th
sts ; lep ; from AVales.
Lidders Henry, laborer; 9th av and 14 st;
dem ; from (Tcrmany.
Lidders James, fireman; 5th av, bet 14tli and
15th sts ; dem ; born Illinois.
Lidders Wm. clerk ; 17th st, s of 7tli av; dem ;
born Illinois.
Linburg Chris, laborer; 2d av, bet 21st and
22d sts ; from Germany.
#
TAYLOR RIDGE
KOOK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP.
293
Linahan John, saloon ; dem ; Catli ; Ireland.
Liuders Henry J. deni.
Lindrud Edwartl, laborer; 2619 8th av; dem ;
INIetli ; from Norway.
Lineuborg Henry, salesman; 711 15th st;
from Germany.
Lines G. M. barber; 51G 21st st; dem ; N. Y.
Lingriu John, laborer; 622 8th st; reji;
Luth ; from Sweden.
Linstead A. laborer ; 429 10th st ; Luth ; from
Sweden.
Litt August H. clerk ; 19th st; from Ger.
Littig Andrew, mason; G04 15th st; dem;
Cath; born Illinois.
Littig John, Sr. 600 15th st ; dem ; Cath ;
from France.
Littig John, Jr. mason; GOO 15th st; dem;
Cath ; born Illinois.
Littig Nicholas, mason ; 16th st, bet 5th and
Gth avs ; dem ; from France.
Lloyd John, stone cutter ; 2404 Gth av ; rep ;
Epis ; from England.
Lloyd L. C. stock raiser; dem; Lib; born
Mercer Co.
Lloyd Richard, stone cutter; 214 23d st;
from England.
Loeb Abr. merchant; 18th st, bet Gth and 7th
avs ; dem ; from Germany.
Logan Jas. laborer ; 4th av, bet 19th and 20th
sts.
Logy Amos, laborer ; 2321 7th av ; rep ; from
Germany.
Long Chas. J. boot store ; 742 15th st ; dem ;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Long John, farmer ; Sec. 11 ; rep ; Luth ; from
Germany.
Longmark Henry, teamster ; 7th av and 10th
St.
Longwell G. engineer; 7th av; dem.
Loosley Geo. M. ticket agent; 2528 Gth av;
rep ; Presb ; from England.
Lorimer Geo. H. salesman ; Harper House.
Losscr Albert, carpenter ; 4th av.
Louis Jas. wagon maker ; 5th av, e of Swede
College ; Luth ; from Sweden.
Low Eph. M. tailor ; 22d st, bet 5th and Gth
avs.
Low Jno. E. book-keeper ; 22d st, bet 5th and
Gth avs ; rep ; Ind.
Lowe Jno. E. bricklayer; 8th av, bet 13tli
and 14th sts ; from Maryland.
Lowe Rev. W. W., Sr. retired minister; 8th
av, bet 13th and 14th st; Meth; from Md.
Lowe W. W., Jr. engineer; 8th av, bet 18th
and 14th sts; born Illinois.
Lowry F. D. clerk ; bds Taylor House.
Lowery H. J. pork packer ; Harper House.
Lowry Moses, blacksmith ; dem.
Lucas Frank, miller ; 4th av, bet 22d and 23d
sts ; dem ; Lib.
Ludolph F. saddler ; 3d av, bet 17th and 18th
sts ; rep.
Luker Geo. M. printer ; 9th av, bet 19th and
20th st ; dem ; from Kentucky.
Lump Henry, merchant; cor 3d av and 12th
st; dem; Presb; from Germany.
L.UNDY W. H. Commission Store;
residence, cor 3d av and 16th st; born Du-
page Co., 111., May 7th, 1848; came to this
Co. in 1868 ; Dem ; married, Oct. 15, 1869,
Julia C. Elton ; has one child ; is member
of City Council.
Luthey John, laborer; dem; Luth; from
Switzerland.
Lutt August, liquor merchant; 19th st, bet
5th aud 6th avs.
Lyman Chas. clerk ; 709 23d st;rep;Bapt;
from Mass.
Lynch H. laborer; 1107 3d av; dem; Cath.
Lynch Philip, stone cutter; 214 23d st; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
liYXDE CORXEIillTS, Banker;
residence, cor 16th st and 3d av; born in
Orange Co.,Vermout, March 6, 1825 ; came
to this Co. in 1859.
liYOX WII.H. Laborer; Sec. 2; born
in Lowell, Wis., July 2, 1859 ; came to this
Co. in 1865 ; Meth ; owns house and lot,
(3^ acre) valued at $1,000; sou of George
and Angelina; his mother was daughter of
William L. and Anna L. Richer, of Ren-'
saleer Co., N. Y.
McBRIDE GEO. W. fireman; 11th st;
bet 7th and 8th avs ; rep.
McCabe Barney, laborer ; 614 10th st; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
McCABE J. W. Furnishing Goods;
residence, 1124 4th av; born in Delaware
Co., N. Y., Jan. 6, 1842; came to this Co.
in 1871 ; Rep ; Presb ; married April 15,
1874 ; Emily N. Belden of Mass. ; has one
child.
McCann Jas. laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ;
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
McCann Michael, laborer; 423 12th st; rep;
Cath; from Ireland.
McCarkindale Julia, millinery.
McCartney John, laborer; 4th av, bet 21st
and 22d sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
McCarthy John, mason ; 6th st; dem ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
McCarthy M. mason ; 16tli st, bet 3d and 4th
avs ; dem ; Cath.
McCarty Michael, laborer ; Sec. 2 ; dem ; Cath
McCarthy Michael, gardener; dem; Cath;
from Ireland.
McCaw Tamar S. 427 3d st; from Ohio.
McCloud A. teamster; 719 4th st;rcp; Meth;
from Scotland.
McClune Wm. saw filer; 213 21st st.
McConchie Robt. laborev; 6th av, bet 25th
and 26th sts ; rep ; Presb ; from Scotland.
19
294
BIOGKAPHICAL DIRECTOKY OF
McConnell C. C. Iciither merchant; Gth av
and 24th st ; rep ; Preeb ; from Ohio.
McConnell J. C. saddlery; 20th st; dem;
Presb.
McConnell J. C. wholesale saddlery hard-
ware; 718 20th st; rep; Presb; from Ohio.
McConnell J. M. hide dealer; 18231-^ 2d av;
rep ; from N. Y.
McConnell O. C. saddlery; 24th st; dem;
Presb.
McCullough David, candle maker.
McCuue John, bookstore ; 125 16th st ; rep ;
Meth ; from Ohio.
McCuth Dennis, laborer; 4th av, bet 21st and
22d sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
McDale Mrs. L. 1712 3d av.
McDannell S. D. artist; 53G 20th st; Ohio.
McDaunell U. S. artist; 536 20th st; rep;
born 111.
McDeregh Henry, laborer; 2d av; dem;
Cath;"from Ireland.
McDale E. J. brakeman ; e of Swede College,
s of R. R. ; rep ; born Illinois.
McDinsworth Mrs. 1st st.
McDonald, laborer ; 24th st, bet 6th and 7th
avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
McDonald H. A. J. grocer ; cor 4th av and
23d st ; rep ; from Pennsylvania.
McDonald S. P. grocer ; rep ; born Illinois.
McDonald Sam'l, clerk ; cor 4th av and 23d
st ; rep ; Presb.
McDonnell D. S. painter ; 20th st ; rep.
McDonnell N. S. painter; 20th st; rep; 111.
McElherne Jos. surveyor; 4th av; dem;
Cath; from Ireland.
HcEIiHERXE P. T. Attorney; resi-
dence 20th st; born in Canada, Jan. 19,
1845 ; came to this Co. in 1860 ; Dem ; mem-
ber of firm of McElherne & O'Mara; was
City Attorney two years ; married Mary E.
Byrnes April 24, 1870 ; has three children.
McElroy Jas. saloon; 2532 5th av; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
McFarland Robt. stone-cutter ; 2522 6th av ;
rep; from Scotland.
McGee Mrs. Bridget, housekeeper ; 529 21st
st; Cath"; from Ireland.
McGee Robt. J. stone-cutter; 529 21st st;
dem ; Cath ; from New Jersey.
McGill Patrick, laborer; 2d av.
McGinley Juo. laborer ; 2607 5th av ; dem ;
Cath ; from Ireland.
McGinty Jas. laborer; 114 16th st; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
McGuin Wm. stone-cutter; 430 14th st; dem ;
Cath; from Ireland.
McHugh Patrick, laborer; 3d av and 21st
st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Mcintosh Clark C. laborer; 2d av and 11th
st; rep.
McKay Colvin ; rep ; Ind ; from New York.
McKee Henry, hostler; 5th av, e of 30th st;
dem.
McKee J. physician ; 535 20th st ; rep ; Presb ;
from Virginia.
McKidden J. F. express agent; 1827 6th av;
dem ; from Pennsylvania.
McKinney David, laborer ; 5th av, e of 30tli
st ; rep ; Cath ; born Illinois.
McKinney Dennis, blacksmith ; 5th av, e of
30th st; rep; Cath; from Ireland.
McKinstry Mrs. E. housekeeper ; 7th av, bet
14tli and 15th sts; Bapt; from Penu.
McKissick Geo. machinist; 3d av, bet 11th
and 12th sts.
McKissick Jas. 3d av, bet 11th and 12th sts.
McLochlan Robt., Sr., laborer ; 6th av, bet
25th and 26th sts ; Presb ; from Scotland.
McLochlan Robt., Jr., laborer; 6th av, bet
25th and 26th sts ; Bapt ; from Scotland.
McMahon Jno. laborer; 2d stand 6th av;
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
McMahon Jno. saloon; 2308 2d av; dem;
Cath; from Ireland.
McMahon Michael, laborer; 114 10th st;
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
McMahon O. P. river captain; 4th av.
McMahon Peter, teamster; 22d st; dem;
Cath; from Ireland.
McMahon Simon, laborer; 220 22d st; dem;
Cath; from Ireland.
McMaster S. W. retired ; 2856 5th av ; rep ;
from New York.
McNeal Chas. D. plumber; cor 3d av and
12th st; rep; born Illinois.
McNeil Quincy, lawj^er; Sec. 15; rep;
Presb; from Indiana.
McNulty Thos. fireman ; 6th av, bet 12th and
13th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from New York.
McParlin Miss Kate, cor 4th av and 21st st.
McPheran H. lawyer; Harper House.
McQuade Barney, porter ; Harper House.
McQuaide Jas. laborer ; 2404 5th av ; Ire.
Macormick N. laborer ; 6th st ; dem ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
Maddison J. R. 22d st, bet Gth and 7tli avs ;
rep ; from Missouri.
Maddison Spencer, clerk ; llO)^ 17th st; rep;
born Illinois.
MagillW.T. 715 20th st; rep; Meth; Penn.
Magnin Patrick, shoemaker; 4th av, bet 15th
and 16th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Maguire Jas. laborer; 6th av, bet 12th and
13th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Massachusetts.
Maguire Wm. laborer ; 2 5th av ; dem ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
Maliana Jas. laborer; 2707 7th av; dem;
Cath ; from Irehuul.
Mahar Dennis, laborer; 212 22d st; dem ;
Cath ; from Ireland.
KOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSFIIl*.
295
Mahouey Jas. V. freiglit agent; Jkl av.
Maier Mineliart, laborer; 707 4th st; Cath;
from (rcrmany.
Maier Victor, hostler; 3023 5th av; from
Switzerlaml.
Malouey Mrs. M. housekeeper ; 2512 5th av ;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Malta August, tailor ; 8th av, bet 7th and 8th
sts ; rep ; from Germany.
Mangelsdorf Rev. Ernest, minister; 32d st,
bet 6th anil 7th avs ; Luth ; from Germany.
M:A:SfSII.Ii RICHARD, was born in
England, Aug. 15, 1828 ; came to this Co.
iu 1848, and has been principally engaged
in the coal trade ever since ; but having
an investigating mind, he turned his atten-
tion to science, in which he has been a
faithful student for the last 25 years. The
study of Planetary Meteorology has en-
gaged much of his time, and hi.s familiari-
ty with the subject, and the correctness of
his predictions, show that he is truly en-
titled to be called a planetary scholar. He
has written several works, which although
new in theory, have elicited much atten-
tion from the scholars and press of our
country. Mr. Mansill has made several
trips to Europe, one in 1857, to visit friends
in his native country. His second visit
was in 1867. to attend the Paris Exposi-
tion, and to make inquiries in regard to
science. On his third visit, from the
spring of 1870 to the autumn of 1871, he
spent much of his time iu scientific ex-
periments. While there, he constructed
his original chart on Planetary Meteorol-
ogy, which he has matured into his present
one, that may be found in Mansill's Alma-
nac of Planetary Meteorology, which all
should examine. He is thoroughly ac-
quainted with his subjects, and can readily
communicate them to others ; has one son,
Thomas, born Oct. 9, 1852 ; wife died Nov.
16, 1860.
Mansill Thos. commission merchant ; dem ;
Lib.
Maranda Jacob, laborer; 2711 8th av; dem;
Luth ; from Prussia.
Marcy Leonard, peddler; 11th st, bet 7th and
8th avs ; dem ; from Vermont.
Maroney ISIrs. B. 2121 3d av.
Maroney Ed. painter; 5th av, bet 14th and
15th sts ; dem ; from New York.
Marri Nicholas, laborer ; 13th st, bet 2d and
3d avs.
Marschall A. merchant tailor; 14th st and
8tii av; from Germany.
Marschall Stephen, tailor; 8th av, bet 13th
and 14th sts ; from Gernuuiy.
Marshall Henry, hiliorer; 3d av; rep; Ky.
Marshall Mrs. Lucretia, housekeeper; 712
15th .st; Meth.
]\Iartins Chas. laborer ; 6th st, bet 8th and 9th
avs; from Germany.
Martin C. A. mail agent; 1416 6th av; rep;
Meth ; from New York.
Martain Ed. carpenter; 1320 5th av; rep ; Il-
linois.
Mary Jos. wholesale crockery; 1808 7th av;
rep ; from Germany.
Maskrey H. B. stone-cutter ; 14th st, bet 7th
and 8th avs; dem; Meth; from England.
Mathews Juo. W. 1st av; rep; from Ohio.
Matt Jno. laborer; 213 21st st; Switzerland.
Matteson Spencer, clerk; 846 19th st; rep;
born Illinois.
Mattausch Edward, stock dealer ; dem ; lud ;
from Bohemia.
Maucker Adam, laborer ; 417 12th st ; dem ;
Cath ; from Pennsylvania.
Maucker Frank, blacksmith; 417 12th st;
dem; Cath; from Ohio.
Maucker Jas. blacksmith ; 417 12th st ; dem ;
Cath; from Ohio.
May A. glassware; 16th st, bet 3d and 4th
avs; dem; from Germany.
May Jos. glassware ; 18th st and 6th av ; rep ;
from Germany.
May Louis, glassware; 4th av, bet 10th and
lltli sts ; rep ; from Germany.
Mayelsdorf Chas. engineer; 2622 7th av;
Luth ; from Germany.
Mayer Juo. m'f 'r of boots; 2d av; dem.
Mazel Herman, laborer ; 206 3d av.
Mazel Philip.
Mead Edwin, l)lacksmith.
Mead G. H., Harper House.
Meehan Jno., gasfitter; dem; Cath; born
Ills.
Meese Louis, clerk; 1801 2d av; rep;
from Md.
Mehan Owen, coachman; Harper House.
Meier Wend«l, brewer; 605 12th st; dem;
Cath; from Germany.
Meis Nicholas, cooper; 213 21st st; from
Germany.
Meuan Condy, laborer ; 2526 6th av ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
Menan Francis, laborer; 3526 6th av;
dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Mennicke Rev. C. A. minister ; 5th av and
20th st ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany.
Merrill Lucien, undertaker; 2d av.
Merrill M. D. land agent; 17th st, bet 5th
and 6th avs ; rep ; Meth ; from Maine.
Merrill W. painter.
MERTZ IflCHOI.AS, Proprietor of
Union Bakery; oflice and residence cor
31st st and 5th av ; born iu Germany, Aug.
10, 1849; came to tiiis Co. in 1871 ; Dem;
bakes all kinds of nice delicacies, bread,
&c. ; married Anna Kahl, May 10, 1876.
Messick John, jcAveler; Harper House.
Metzgar C. L. lime, &c. ; Harper House.
296
BIOGKAPHICAL DIKECTOKY OF
Meyer Robt. i>low fitter ; 14tli st, bet 5th and
6tli avs ; from Prussia.
Meyer Sebastian, laborer; 8th av; bet 9th
and 10th sts ; dem ; from Germany.
Meyser John, Jr. stone mason ; 1912 5th av ;
dem ; from France.
Middleburg H. yardman ; cor 4th av and 23d
St.
Middleham Mrs. Helen, nm'se ; 525 21st st ;
Epis ; from England.
Miers John, shoemaker ; 2208 2d av ; from
Germany.
Milan John, blacksmith; 1810 3d av.
Miller Augustus, painter ; dem.
Miller Chas. laborer ; 6th st, bet 8th and 9th
avs ; from Germany.
Miller Chas. L. coachman ; 5th av, bet 27th
and 28th sts ; Luth ; from Sweden.
Miller Geo. harness maker; 5th av, e of 80th
st ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany.
Miller Gottleib, mason ; 6th st ; from Ger.
Miller Gus. paper hanger ; 734 15th st ; dem ;
Cath ; from Spain.
Miller Jacob, laborer ; rep ; Ind ; Germany.
Miller Jacob, butcher.
Miller J. T. livery ; 3d av ; rep ; from Penn.
Miller John, laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ;
rep ; born Illinois.
Miller Mrs. Kate, housekeeper ; 5th av, c of
30th st ; Luth ; from Germany.
Miller Peter, bartender ; 3022 5th av ; from
Germany.
Miller Philip, 4th av, bet 22d and 23d sts ;
rep; born Illinois.
Miller Wm. laborer ; 1410 6th av ; rep ; from
Germany.
Mills J. R. book-keeper ; 16th st ; rep ; from
Pennsylvania.
Mills Jos. retired 712 27th st ; rep ; Meth ;
from England.
mi.I.S^ MIIiTO:^' G. Dry Goods;
residence, 19th av, bet 17th and 20th sts ;
born in Mercer Co., Penn., Aug. 23, 1848;
came to this Co. in 1869 ; Rep ; married
Bertha F. Woodward, Oct. 21, 1875 ; has
one child, Lucian Ross.
Mills Sanford, printer; 802 20th st; dem.
Mills Sanford S. editor; dem; born Illinois.
Mitchell Geo. foreman ; 24th st, bet 6th and
7th avs ; dem ; from N. Y .
Mitchell H. L. merchant; 5th av and 23d st;
rep ; Presb ; from Maine.
Mitchell H. B. carpenter; rep; from Verm't.
MlTCHKfif. IIKXRY I.KF, Dry
Goods; residence, cor 23d st and 5th av;
born in York Co., Maine, August 2, 1833;
came to this Co. in 1873 ; Rep ; Cong; mar-
ried Martha W. Bradbury, in 1861 ; has
one child.
MITCHTBlili P. li. Banker; residence,
cor 2d av and 12th st; born in York Co.,
Maine, Oct. 1812; came to this Co. in 1856;
Mr. Mitchell has been engaged in his i)res-
ent business since living in Rock Island
Co. ; he was President of the first Jioard of
Water Commissioners; his wife was j\Iiss
Kate Hall, of N. H. ; has five children.
Mitchell Philip, notary public; 2d av; rep;
born Illinois.
Mitsch Christ. 25th st ; dem ; from Germany.
Mitsch Philip, 3d av, bet 17th and 18th sts.
Mixter Frank, book-keeper ; 23d st and 8th
av ; rep ; Cong ; born Illinois.
Mixter Geo. retired; 23d st and 8th av; rep;
Cong; from Massachusetts.
Moeller F. teacher ; 5th av ; rep ; Luth ; from
Germany.
Moeller Henry, tinner ; 4th av, bet 19th and
20th sts ; from Germany.
Moeller Henry, tailor; 213 21st st; Germany.
Mold George, stone ci;tter ; 517 23d st ; rep ;
from Germany.
Montgomeiy James, merchant ; Rock Island
House; rep.
Montgomery James, laborer ; 4th av.
Montgomery John, bricklayer ; 421 12th st;
rep ; Epis ; from Ireland.
MO:SfTGOMERY J. M. Hardware;
meml)er of the firm of Stewart & Mont-
gomery ; bds at Rock Island House ; born
in Montour Co., Penn., Jan. 8, 1842 ; came
to this Co. in 1843; Rep; the present firm
have been doing a general wholesale and
retail trade for tlie past four j'ears ; also
keep Belting, Coal Miners' Supplies, and
Wagon Makers' Material.
Moore Frank, 826 3d av.
Moore Gilpin, prop'r plow works; 5th av, e
of 30th st ; rep ; Friend.
Moore Henry, salesman ; dem ; from Wis.
Moore Jas. M. 3d av, bet 25tli and 26th sts.
Moore John, farmer ; Sec. 12 ; rep ; Meth ;
from Indiana.
Mooney John R. express messenger ; Harper
House.
Moore Peter, laborer ; 11th st, bet 7th and 8th
avs; rep; from N. J.
Moran John, engineer; dem; Cath; from
Ireland.
Moran Patrick, laborer; 24th st; dem; Cath;
from Ireland.
MORE I>. F. Lumber Manufacturer
and Dealer; residence, 23d st; l)oi-n in Del-
aware Co., N. Y., Dec. 26, 1839 ; came to
this Co. in 1872; Rep; Presb; Mr. More
gives a portion of his time to cA'angelistic
work ; married Mrs. Sarah H. Tenbroeck,
Oct. 10, 1867; has three children; Wm. C,
Charles C. and Kate L.
Morehouse P. A. engineer ; 5th av ; e of 30th
st ; rep ; from Ohio.
Morgnev Chas. baker; 419 6th st; rep; from
Missouri.
ROCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP.
297
Morgan John, moulder ; 26tli st, bet 5th and
Cth avs ; from Peuu.
Morgan Seth, collector ; 2104 2d av ; Meth ;
from Ohio.
Morris Chas. laborer ; dem ; Ind ; from Ohio.
Morris Wm. laborer ; 4th av ; from Penn.
Morrison Wm. laborer; 810 3d av; dem.
Morrow Wm. J. gardener; 5th av, bet 17th
and 18th sts; dem; Presb; from Ireland.
Mosenfelder Eli.
Moseufelder Jiilius, grocer; 1530 6th av;
dem ; from Penn.
Mosher Alphouzo; laborer; 5th av; rep;
from New York.
Motley Sam. servant ; 7th av and 18th st ; rep ;
Bapt ; from Tenn.
Mott J. Z. 20th St.
Mott Sanford, conductor ; dem.
Motzell John, agent ; 420 5th st ; rep ; Luth ;
from Sweden.
Mougen Clements, laborer ; 1417 6th av ; dem ;
Cath; from France.
Mueller John G. Hotel; 213 21st st; from
Germany.
Mulock Julius, liquors; 1913 2d av; from
Germany.
Mulgueen John, saloon ; 2201 3d av ;' from
Germany.
Mulgueen Michael, laborer; 3d av; dem;
Cath.
Muller John H. saloon ; cor 5th av and 10th
st ; from Germany.
Mulligan John, plasterer; 14th st, bet 7th
and'Sth avs ; rep ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Mulligan Patrick, plasterer; 1502 6th av;
deui; Cath; from Ireland.
Mulligan Thos. bricklaj-er; 14th st, bet 7th
and 8th avs; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Mulvihill Chas. laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ;
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Munson B. laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th st ; from
Sweden.
Mm-dock Alfred, teamster ; 2d av ; rep ; Cath ;
born Illinois.
lIURl>OCK THOMAS, Builder;
residence, 2d av, bet 11th and 12th sts;
born in the Island of Malta; is the present
Postmaster of Rock Island.
Murfield Jas. engineer ; 30th st ; rep.
Murphy Dennis, laborer ; 5th av, e of 30th
st; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Murphy Jno. wagon-maker ; cor 2d av and
13th st; dem.
Murphy M. J. music dealer ; cor 4th av__and
23d st ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
MURRAY HVIGH, Dry Goods; resi-
dence 510 2d st; born ill Ireland, May 1,
1845 ; came to this Co. in 1870; Dem ; mar-
ried, Jan. 23, 1870, Susan Braniff; has
four children.
Murray Jas. dyer and scourer; 17th st; rep;
from England.
Murray Jos. laborer ; 1st st, bet 5th and 6th
avs.
Murrin Edward, saloon; cor 4th av and 21st
st; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Murrin Michael, laborer; 1128 9th av; dem;
Cath; from Ireland.
Murrin Peter, clerk ; cor 3d av and 21st st.
Murrin Wm. fireman; 716 3d st; dem; Cath;
from Ireland.
Murry John, laborer ; 7th av, bet 11th and
12th sts ; rep ; from Ireland.
Myers David, 1420 3d av.
Myers W. B. salesman ; 1420 3d av.
NASON ROBT. A. carpenter; 30th st;
rep ; from Maine.
Naughbower Ferdinand, carpenter; 605 6th
st ; from Germany.
Naylor S. Y. express messenger; 3d av.
NefFJ. M. cigar store; 224 18th st; rep; from
Penn.
Negus Chas. W. 1229 2d av; dem; born Ills
XEGUS ISAAC, Capitalist; residence
1229 2d av ; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y.,
Dec. 31, 1799; came to this Co. in 1829;
Dem ; his third wife, Jerusha Waldo, died
in August, 1874 ; has three children.
Negus Wm. 1229 2d av; dem; born Illinois
Nelson A. M. laborer ; 23d st, bet 4th and
5th avs ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden.
Nelson E. R. 4th av, bet 8th and 9th sts ;
ind ; Meth.
Nelson James H. telegraph operator ; dem ;
Bapt; from Kentucky.
Nelson Jno. shoemaker; rep; Sweden.
Nelson Jno. laborer; 801 6th av; rep; Luth;
from Sweden.
Nelson Jno. laborer; 421 5th st; rep; Luth;
from Sweden.
Nelson Maas, saloon ; cor 3d av and 5th st.
Nelson S. laborer ; 2524 5th av ; rep ; from
Canada.
Nepka Fred, grocer; 530 9th st; dem; Bapt;
Prussia.
Nepka Jno. gardener; 719 8th av; dem;
from Prussia.
Nepka Wm. printer ; 824 6th av ; dem ; from
Germany.
Nequist A. laborer ; 7th st, bet 4th and 5th
avs ; rep ; from Sweden.
Nequist Andrew; laborer; 504 3dst; Luth;
from Sweden.
Nesbit E. clergyman ; cor 3d av and 11th st.
Nevin Wm. laborer; 519 21st st; dem; Cath;
from Ireland.
Newberry Chas. photographer; 420 12th st;
rep ; from New York.
Newberry N. W. painter; 425 8th_^st; rep;
from New York.
298
BIOGEAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF
Newcomb Jno. 4th av, bet 2 1st and 22d sts;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Newcomb N. 4th av, bet 21st and 22d sts ;
Cath.
Newstrom Jno. laborer; 413 4th st; rep;
Luth; from Sweden.
Newton C. H. grocer ; 803 20th st ; rep ; Dis-
ciple ; from "V'ermont.
Newton J. W. carpenter ; 5th av, e of 30th
st ; rep ; from Kentucky.
Newton Mrs. R. E. vest^maker; 2521 7th av;
Epis ; from Penn.
Newton Wm. Craig, carpenter; 5th av, e of
30th st; rep; Meth; from Penn.
Nickell Henry, laborer; 8th av, bet 6th and
7th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Nickell Wm. blacksmith ; 8th av, bet 6th
and 7th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Tenn.
Nichols Isaac, 2d av, bet 19th and 20th sts ;
ind; from England.
Nicholson Chas. "W. scrap-iron dealer; loth
st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; rep ; born Illinois.
Nicholson E. J. dealer in scrap-iron; 738
15th st; rep; born Illinois.
Noe A. 14th st, bet 3d and 4th avs.
Noetebus Wm. book-keeper; 420 6th st; rep ;
Lutli ; from Sweden.
XOFTSKER JOHN, Dealer in
Stoves and Housefurnishing Goods; store
No. 1730 2d av; residence 20th st; mem-
ber of tirm of Spencer & Noftsker ; born
in Cumberland Co., Penn., Nov. 20, 1845;
came to this Co. in 1867; Rep; Meth;
married Caroline M. Allen, of Green Co.,
111., Oct. 17, 1871 ; has three children.
Nolt Andrew, laborer; 705 5th st; dem;
Cath ; from Germany.
Nolt Valentine, 4th av ; from Germany.
Nolt Walter, laborer ; 425 7th st ; dem ; Cath ;
from Germany.
Noonan Mrs. B. boarding-house; 114 16th
st ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Noonan Frank, laborer ; 7th av, bet 25th and
26th sts ; rep ; Cath.
Noonan Patrick, laborer ; dem ; Cath ; from
Ireland.
Noonan Patrick, laborer; 5th av, bet 15th
and 16th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Nordstrome Jno. glass-worker ; 308 9th st ;
rep ; Meth 7 from Sweden.
Norris Frank, farmer; 620 9th st; rep;
Cath ; from New York.
■ Norris Jas. M. 19th st, s of 9th av ; rep ; from
Vermont.
Norris Wm., Sr. brick-laj-er; 620 9th st;
rep ; Epis ; from England.
Norris Wm., Jr. brick-layer; 620 9th st; rep ;
Cath ; from New York.
Norris Wm. A. grocer ; 19th st, s of 9th av ;
rep ; from Penn.
Norris Wilbur F. clerk; 19th st, s of 9th av;
from Penn.
Norton Reuben F. car-driver; 5th av, e of
30th st ; rep ; Bapt ; from Maine.
Nowlin Patrick, laborer ; dem ; Cath ; from
Ireland.
Nussbaum Henry, teacher ; 423 6th st ; dem ;
Cath ; from Germany.
Nye Freeman, carpenter; 14th st, bet 7th
and 8th avs ; dem ; Meth ; from Maine.
O'BRIEN BARNEY, laborer; 4th av,
bet 10th and 11th sts.
O'Brien Brian, 212 22d st; dem; Cath; from
Ireland.
O'Brien Dennis, brakeman, 4th av, bet 10th
and 11th sts.
O'Brien Mrs. Eliza, 4th av, bet 10th and
11th sts; Cath; from Ireland.
O'Brien Jas. laborer; 226 22d st;dem; Cath;
from Ireland.
O'Brien Jno. painter; 4th av, bet 10th and
11th sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
O'Brien Michael, laborer; 725 10th st; dem;
Cath; from Ireland.
O'Brien M. laborer; 11th st, bet 6th and 7th
avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
O'Brien Terrence, laborer; 22d st, bet 5th
and 6th avs; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
O'Connor Mrs. Ann, housekeeper; 721 9th
st ; Cath ; from Penn.
O'Connor Dennis, laborer; 2109 3d av; from
Ireland.
O'Connor P. J. laborer; 16th st, bet 8d and
4th avs ; from Ireland.
O'Hearn Jas. laborer ; 423 8th st ; dem ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
O'Haern P. laborer; 418 6th st; dem; Cath;
from Ireland.
O'Hara Chas. laborer; Cath; from Ireland.
O'Hara Peter, laborer; 9th st, bet 3d and
4th avs ; Cath ; from Ireland.
O'Laughlan Jno. laborer; 6th av, bet 25th
and 26th sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
O 'MARA P. Attorney; member of the
firm of McElherne & O'Mara; born in
Ireland, in 1848; came to this Co. in 1857;
Dem ; Cath ; was in army three j^ears.
O'Mara Patrick, lawyer; 226 22dst; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
O'Neil Mrs. Winfred, widow; 22d st, bet 5th
and 6th avs ; Cath ; from Ireland.
O'XEIL. CHAS. W. Attorney; born
in Portsmouth, N. H., Feb. 11, 1850;
came to this Co. in 1871 ; Rep ; Unitarian ;
is Director in Public Library.
O'Reily Martin, moulder; 11th st, bet .8th
and 9th avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Oberg Dan. laborer; 917 7th av; rep; from
Sweden.
Oberstaller Leonard, cooper ; dem.
ROCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP.
299
Olilweilcr J. soda works, IGUisl; dcm; from
Germany.
Olilweilcr Jacob, saloon; 3d av; dcm; from
Germany.
Olilweilcr Jacob, Jr. cigar-maker; 2d av;
dem ; from Germany.
Ohlweiler Jno. sodamnfr; 415 lltli st; dem;
from Germany.
Ohlweiler V. O. dcm; Presb; Kentucky.
Ohert Wm. laborer; Glh st, bet 8tli and 9tli
avs ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany.
Olliver Jno. G. painter; 213 21st st.
Oloft' Jno. brick-maker ; Lee st.
Olsen Chas. laborer; 2715 6th av; Sweden.
Olsen Chris, carpenter; 2G18 7th av; rep;
from Norway.
Olsen Henry, laborer; 421 7th st; rep; from
Sweden.
Olsen John, laborer; 2707 8th av; dem; from
Denmark.
Olsen Nelson, painter; 5th av, e of 30th st;
rep ; Luth ; from Sweden.
Olsen Nils, clerk; 2107 5th av; rep; Bapt;
from Sweden.
OLSEN OL.IVER, Attorney and
Notary Public; office in Buford's Block;
residence 2111 6th av; born in Drannen,
Norway, April 2, 1851 ; came to this Co.
1854; Kep; Mr. Olsen speaks Norwegian,
Swedish and German.
Olsted Gus. laborer ; 5th av, e of Swede Col. ;
rep; Luth; from Sweden.
Olson Peter, tailor; 2016 5th av; rep; Bapt;
from Sweden.
Osborn Chas. M. attorney; cor 3d av and 15th
st ; dem ; born Illinois.
Osborn M. B.
Oswald Chas. saw-maker; 2611 6th av; rep;
Cath; from Missouri.
Oswald John U. drayman; 2611 6th av;
dem ; Cath ; from Switzerland.
Oswald Martin, 3d av.
Ott Geo. shoemaker; 20th st, s of 9th av;
dem ; from Germany.
Otto Edward, shoemaker ; 737 15th st ; Luth ;
from Germany.
Otto Julius, laborer; 731 15th st; Luth; from
Germany.
Ousenbrook Henry, laborer; 2d st, bet 6th
and 7th avs ; from Germany.
Ousley Ewing, laboi'er.
Ousley Mrs. R. C. hair mnfr.
Overdick Jno. car repairer; 14th st, bet 7th
and 8th avs ; rep ; from Germany.
Owen Albert, glass-blower; 424 6th st; from
England.
PALMQUIST ANDREW, painter; 415
5th av ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden.
Padden J. 1226 3d av.
Page A. M. saloon; 16th st; dem.j
Palmer Frank ; 1620 3d av.
Palmer Jas. shipping-clerk.
Paradon John, painter; Sec. 2; Holland.
Parker Jas. carpenter; 6th av, bet 12th and
13th sts ; rep ; from New York.
Parkhill Jas. laborer; 817 8th av; Ireland.
PARKS JAMES J. Attorney; resi-
dence 1100 1st av; born in Rock Island
Co., Jan. 10, 1852 ; Rep ; is a member of
firm of Gest & Parks ; married Flora Con-
way, Sept. 30, 1875 ; one child.
PARMEXTER E. E. Attorney at
Law ; residence 903 2d av ; born in Rock
Island Co., June 24, 1843; Rep; Lib; mar-
ried Oct. 3, 1872, Anna Ololf; she was T)orn
in Sweden ; is at the present time State's
Attorney of Rock Island Co.; has one
child, Frank E.
Parsons Geo. H. grocer ; cor 4th av and 11th
st ; rep ; Bapt.
PARSONS WAETER S. Dry
Goods; residence 2d av, bet 11th and 12th
sts ; born in Chatauqua Co., N. Y., Sept. 30,
1835; came to this Co. 1862; married
Elizabeth S. Morrison, July 28, 1858 ; has
three children.
Patten F. conductor ; bds. Harper House.
Patterson Chas. blacksmith; 2d av; rep.
Patterson Jas. ; 17th st ; dem ; from Penn.
Patterson Wm. glass works ; 312 9th st ; rep ;
Epis ; from Pennsylvania.
Patrick Sam'l, painter; from Pennsylvania.
Patterson Wm. laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st;
from Canada.
Paul Fred, laborer.
Paulson John, brick-maker; Sec. 11; dem;
Ind ; from Denmark.
Paulson M. brick-maker ; dem ; Ind ; from
Denmark.
Peake Jas. blacksmith.
Pearson Jos. stone-cutter; 4th av, bet22d and
23d sts ; Cath.
Pearson Sam'l, glass-blower; from England.
Peaslee O. M. engineer; 713 23d st; from
New Hampshire.
Pecher Mrs. Eliza, 4th av ; Ind.
Pecher Wm. 4th av; Cath; born Illinois.
Peck J. C. boarding-house; 3d av, bet 25th
and 26th sts ; dem.
Peebles R. S. saloon; 1717 2d av; Penn.
PEETZ JOHN, Cashier People's
National Bank; residence 628 18th st;
born in Germany, 1828 ; came to this Co.
1853.
Pcmberton Chas. laborer ; 5tli st, bet 4th and
5th avs.
Pender Michael, laborer; 519 21st st; dem-
Cath; from Ireland.
Pender Richard, laborer ; 15th st, bet 8th ana
9th avs ; dcm ; Cath ; from Ireland.
300
BIOGEAPHICAL DIEECTOKT OF
Pender Tlios. laborer ; 7tli av, bet 14tli and
15tli sts ; dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Peredon Jobn, painter; Presb.
Perkins Clias. J. day clerk Rock Island
House.
PERKINS JO SI AH T.. Sheriflf
liock Iirhind ; born in Madison Co., N. "i .,
July 25, 1835; came to this Co. 1856; Rep;
Cons; married Lucinda "Williams, March
11, 1858; has three boys and one girl.
PERRIX R. J. Coal Merchant; resi-
dence 1017 2dav; born in Clark Co., O.,
Feb. 26, 1850; came to this Co. in 1868;
Rep ; Chris ; Mr. Perrin was formerly Coal
Agent for the R. R. I. &, St. Louis R. R. ;
is also a member of the firm of Perrin &
Crockett, General Insurance Agents; his
wife, Fannie W. Crockett, was born in
Ky. ; married Dec. 17, 1875 ; one child.
Perry Mrs. Elizabeth, wid ; 516 16th st ; Epis ;
from Ireland.
Perry Thos. plasterer; 516 16th st; rep; Epis;
from Ireland.
Perry John, brick-layer; 516 16th st; rep;
Epis ; from Ireland.
Perry Sam'l, laborer; 700 3dst; rep; Bapt;
from Kentucky.
Pershing Mrs. S. J. boarding-house; 2d av.
Peters Henry, meat-market ; 26th st, bet 5th
and 6th avs ; from Germany.
Peters Jesse B. laborer; 520 8th st; rep;
Chris ; from Pennsylvania.
Peters Jno. painter ; 1409 6th av; Germany.
Peterson Andrew, carpenter; 5th av, e of
Swede Col. ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden.
Peterson Andrew, carpenter; 929 7th av;
rep ; Luth ; from Sweden.
Peterson Andrew, blacksmith; 5th av, e of
30th st ; rep ; from Norway.
Peterson Andrew, laborer; 421 10th st;
from Sweden.
Peterson August, wagon-maker ; 5th av, e of
Swede Col. ; Luth ; from Sweden.
Peterson Benj. carpenter; 5th av, e of 30tli
st ; rep ; from Sweden.
Peterson Chas. laborer ; 4th av, bet 9th and
10th sts ; rep ; from Sweden.
Peterson Christ, carpenter ; 2216 6th av ; rep
from Germany.
Peterson Fred, laborer; 415 4th st; rep
Luth ; from Sweden.
Peterson Gus. laborer; 410 4th st; rep; Luth
from Sweden.
Peterson Hautz, shoemaker; 224 18th st
Luth ; from Sweden.
Peterson Miss M. milliner; 1723 2d av; from
Germany.
Peterson Magnus, slioemaker; 4th av, bet
4th and 5th sts ; rep ; from Sweden.
Peterson N. F. laborer; 415 4th st; rep;
Luth ; from Sweden.
Peterson Peter, laborer; 8th av, bet 6th and
7th sts ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden.
Peterson Peter, polisher; 620 6th st; rep;
Luth; from Sweden.
Peterson Wm. F. j)rinter ; 2106 5th av ; rep ;
born Illinois.
Pettifer Chas. laborer ; rep ; from Canada.
Petit Thos. laborer ; 15th st, bet 8th and 9lh
avs ; dem ; Meth ; from Ohio.
Pettit Wm. salesman; 314 9th av.
Pfaff Jacob, cooper ; 8th av, bet 14th and
15th sts ; dem ; from Germany.
Pfaff Philip, plasterer ; 1415 6th av ; dem ;
Luth ; from Germany.
Pfoh Chas. shoemaker; 217 17th st; rep;
Luth ; from Germany.
Philebar Frank ; dem ; Luth ; Louisiana.
Philebar Peter, saloon; dem; Luth; from
Germany.
Philip Jno. carpenter; 1507 7th av; Meth;
from England.
Philleo A. K. assessor; 1112 8d av; rep;
Presb.
Philleo Frank, clerk ; 1112 3d av; rep; 111.
Pickerill Frank, book-keeper ; bet 19th and
20th sts ; rep ; from Ohio.
Pierce O. S. book-keeper; 740 15th st; rep;
born Illinois.
Pierson Michael, tailor; rep; from Ireland.
PIEGRIM THOS. G. Milk Dairy;
Sec 11; born in Lynn, Conn, Feb. 11,1843;
came to this Co. in 1856 ; Rep ; Ind ; owns
25 acres of land, value $4,000 ; son of Geo.
W. and Rachel Pilgrim, formerly of Conn ;
both died in this Co. ; Mr. Pilgrim and his
father volunteered in Co. A, 37th Reg't I.
V. I., under Capt. J. A. Jordan; was at
the battles of Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove,
and siege of Vicksburg ; married Elizabeth
Clark, of St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 26, 1867;
she was born May 12, 1846; have three
children, Mary A., Hattie C. and Harry
C, twins.
Pilgrim Wm. A. flour and feed store; 13th
st ; rep ; Meth ; from Connecticut.
PIEESRURY MRS. PAUEIXE
M. Medical Electrician; residence 615
17th st ; born in England, JSTov. 6, 1833 ;
came to this Co. in 1847; Mrs. Pillsbury
is granddaughter of Dr. John Whiteheacl,
physician of the London Dispensary and
John Wesley's physician ; she is daughter
of John Whitehead, Jr., who was educated
at the University of Leyden, and Oxford,
Eng. ; Mrs. Pill.sJnxry's treatment has been
highly satisfactory ; "best of references.
Pinckley Sherman, laborer; 4th av, bet 8th
and 9tli sts.
Piniot Adolph, cook ; Harper House.
Pinkley Dempster S. sawyer; cor 4th av
and 8th st.s.
PIXKEEY M. li. Justice of the Peace ;
residence cor 4th av and 8th st; born in
ROCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP.
301
Union Co., Ind., Aug 2, 1827; came to this
Co. iu 1846 ; rep ; Metli ; married Anne T.
Pinlvlej^ May 15, 1853 ; has oue cliild.
Pitcliar F. S. boarding house ; 813 3d av.
Pilchard llichard.
Piatt Chas. T. compositor ; 19th st, bet 5th
and Gth avs ; rep ; from Ohio.
Plait Geo. W. artist; 19lh st, bet 5th and 6th
avs ; rep ; from Pennsylvania.
Plait Henry C. compositor ; 19th st, bet 5th
and 6th avs ; dem ; Ohio.
Piatt Mrs. Mary, widow; 19th st, bet 5th and
6th avs ; dem ; from Ohio.
Pleasants Adair, law student; rep; Presb ;
born Illinois.
PLEASANTS GEO. \V. Judge of
Fifth Judicial Circuit; residence 1111 2d
av; born in Booucville, Ky., Nov. 24, 1823;
came to this Co. in 1853; Kep; Presb;
married Sarah T. Bulkley, of Mass., Jan.
30, 1850; has four children.
Plog Fred laborer; 5th st, bet 7th and 8th
avs; from Germany.
Plothe Frank, carpet- weaver ; 9th st, bet Gth
and 7th avs ; dem ; Cath ; from Germany.
Plummer F. H. bookkeeper; 705 20th st;
rep ; Presb ; born Illinois.
PEUMMER SAMUEL C, M. D.,
Physician; residence 705 20th st; born in
Westmoreland Co., Pa., April 10, 1821;
came to this Co. in 1848; Rep; Presb;
married Sallie M. Dawson, June 9, 1874;
has three daughters and two sons by first
marriage; Dr. Plummer graduated at
^ Cleveland Medical College, Ohio, class
1844.
Plummer S. C. book-keeper; 705 20th st;
rep ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania.
Plummer Thos. 502 23d st ; rep ; Penn.
Poirot Theophilus, 730 14tli st ; Presb ; from
France
Pollard A. H. conductor; 542 20th st; Bapt.
Plunk Mrs. Charlotte, ])oarding house; 1126
3d av.
PORTER S. R, County Treasurer;
residence 13th st, bet 2d and od avs; born
in Rock Island Co., 111., July 5, 1844; was
born and raised in Hampton tp., this Co. ;
was formerly engaged in tlie coal trade ;
wife Avas Rebecca Watt, born in Rock
Island Co., 111. ; married, May, 1807 ; three
children, ISIaud B., Charles W. and Roy S.
Post Columbus O. salesman; rep; born 111.
Postlewait H. L. cor 4th av and 14th st;
dem; Cath.
Postlewait J. W. cor 4th av and 14th st ; dem ;
Cath.
Pots S. A. watchmaker ; Ind; born 111.
Powars Henry, 4lli av, bet 17lh and 18th sts ;
rep; Presb.
Powars Mrs. Rhoda, 922 2d av; Presb
Powars Wm. clerk ; 2d av.
Powell Wm. S. cor 4th av and 14th st.
Powschan Jno. tenant ; Sec. 12 ; dem ; Luth ;
from Germany.
Pratt Wm. brass-moulder.
Preston Charles, filer.
Puetz F. F. salesman; 219 18th st; rep;
born Illinois.
Pye Thos. glass-blower; 418 10th st; rep;
Presb ; from England.
QUIN JOHN, tailor; 227 22d st; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Quincy R. 11. carriage maker ; 1416 4th av ;
Meth; from Canada.
Quiuland Patrick, 2d av ; dem.
Quiun Jno. laborer; dem; Cath; Ireland.
Quist Geo. L. cigar manufacturer; 1707 2d
av; from Germany.
RAABE PAUL, cigar maker ; 1st av, bet
18th and 19th sts; from Germany.
Raba Powell, cigar maker; 2505 5th av;
from Germany.
Rader Louis, 717 15th st; from Germany.
Radogan Michael, hostler; 1126 3d av.
Ratferty Patrick, ma.son; 4th av, bet 13th
and 14th sts; dem; Cath.
Raible Gabhardt, foreman; 3022 5th av;
from Germany.
Raisch Magdaleno, gardener; Luth; from
Baden, Germany.
Ralston Hugh, carpenter; 421 2d st; rep;
from Ireland.
Ralston Rob, soap manufacturer ; 421 2d st ;
rep ; from Ireland.
Ramser Jacob, jeweler; 1911 2d av; rep;
Meth; from Switzerland.
Ramskill Wm. cutter ; Istst; rep ; England.
Randall Mrs. P. H. housekeeper; 2121 5th
av ; from New York.
Ranfranz Henry, expressman ; 822 2d av ;
dem.
Range L. saloon; 5th av and 21st st; dem;
Cath ; from Germany.
RappWm. hotel runner; Rock Island House.
RATHBU:^ WM. W. Attorney;
office west of Market Sciuare; born in
West Greenville, Pa., June 21, 1850; came
to this Co. in 1852.
Rathzeber Frank, teamster ; 5th av, bet 29th
and 30th sts ; dem ; from Germany.
Raub Sidney, teamster; rep; Prot; England.
Ranbarger Miles, engineer; dem; Ind; 111.
Ray Henry, machinist; 5tli av, e of Swede
Col ; rep ; from German3^
Reangle Edgar, blacksmith; 4th av; dem.
Reangle Geo. blacksmith; 4th av; dem.
Reardon Wm. blacksmith ; dem ; Cath ; from
Ireland.
Reas John, laborer ; 2115 5th av ;' dem ; Cath ;
from Bavaria.
302
BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTOKY OF
RECK' REV. HEJ^fRY, Professor iu
Augustaua College ; boru iu Adams
Co., Pennsjivania, August 2-4, 1829; came
to this Co. 1875; Lutheran; educated in
Peuusylvania College, at Gettysburg ; grad-
uated class 1850; was at Paxton four years
filling the same position as here, iu con-
nection with the work of the ministry ;
was engaged with Rev. Dr. Passa\'aut from
1852 to 1870 iu establishing orphans'
homes and hospitals; married Anna R.
Mering, October 11, 186;J; has five chil-
dren.
Redding Albert, moulder; 9th st, het 7th and
8th av; dem; Cath; from Pennsylvania.
Reddig Henry, shoemaker; 9th st, bet 7th
and 8th av ; dem ; Cath ; from Pa.
Redding Henry, saloon.
Reddig John, teamster ; 9th st, bet 7th and
8th av ; dem ; Cath ; from Mar^dand.
Reddig Samuel, shoemaker; 600 10th st; rep ;
from Pennsylvania.
Reddig Thos. fireman; 706 4th st; HI.
Reddig West, laborer ; 606 10th ; rep ; from
Pennsylvania.
Redeker Benj. brickmaker ; rep ; Meth ; from
Germany.
Reed Jno. lumber' dealer ; 2d av ; rep ; from
Pennsylvania.
Reed Jno. L. City Clerk; 320 7th st; rep;
Presb.
Reed Peter, saloon; Sec. 11; dem; Cath;
from Germany.
REED W. I. lumber dealer of the firm
W. I. Reed 6c Co.; residence, 1805 2d av;
born in Pennsylvania ; came to Co. 1872 ;
was in army.
Reeves J. H. brakeman ; 9th st, bet 3d and
4th avs; rep; Presb.
Repne Mrs. M. J. hou.sekeeper;"728 7th av;
from Pennsylvania.
REID ROBERT F. clerk ; residence
1922 8th av; born Indianapolis, Ind., No-
vember 27, 1842; came to Co. 1859; Rep;
wife was Henrietta Bradshaw; married
July 4, 1866; has five children; was in
army four j^ears.
Reidel H. butcher; 1817 2d av; Ger.
Reidel Jno. laborer; 2113 8th av; rep; Luth;
from Germany.
Reidy Martin, carriagemaker; 2311 5th av;
Cath; from Ireland.
Reimers Jno. clerk; 5th av, bet 29th and
30th sts ; rep ; from Germany.
Reiter Herman, laborer; 427 14th st; dem;
from Germany.
Reithel Jno. butcher ; 207 21st st ; Germany.
Regensburger Henry, 17th st, bet 7th and
8th avs ; from Ohio.
Renfro Wm. painter; 528 3d st; rep.
Renfro Mrs. Elizabeth, 13th st, bet 3d and
4th avs ; Bapt ; from Tennessee.
Renner Jacob, laborer ; 14th st, bet 7th and
8th av; from Germany.
Requa Lewis B. 1200 3d av; rep; Presb.
Reticker Edward, bricklayer; 318 10th st;
dem; born Illinois.
Reticker Ileury, broom-maker; 318 10th st;
dera ; born Illinois.
RETICKER JOHX M. l)oot and
shoe dealer; residence 928 1st av; born
Baltimore, Md., February 6, 1844; came
to Co. 1847; Dem; Presb; member of firm
of Kelly it Reticker; was in army four
years ; wife, Anna C. Kimell ; September
13, 1867 ; has three children.
Reynolds C. R. foreman ; 2312 5th av ; rep ;
Ohio.
REYXOI^DS E. P. Railroad Contrac-
tor; residence, 5th av; born in Washing-
ton Co., Vt., February 13, 1817 ; came to
Co. 1839 ; Rep ; married Amanda Ogden,
October, 1858 ; five children.
Reynolds J. M. filer, 7th av, bet 25th and
26th st; rep; Presb; from Pennsylvania.
Reynolds Jno. railroad contractor ; 2939 5th
av; rep; boru Illinois.
Reynolds Mrs. M. housekeeper; 619 17tli st;
from France.
Rejmolds M. C. filer, 2312 5th av; rep; Bapt.
Rice J. D. engineer; 14th st, bet 7th and
8th avs ; rep ; from New York.
Rich Fred, laborer; 9th av and 14th st; from
Germany.
Richards Frank, wagonmaker; 1st st; dem.
Richards Henry, laborer; 6th av, bet 12th
and 13th st ; dem ; Cath ; from England.
Richardson Mrs. A. E. 20th st, bet 4th and
5th av.
Richmond Roswell, brickmaker, dem ; Ind ;
from Kentucky.
Riess Geo. carpenter; 2625 8th av; rep;
Luth ; from Bavaria.
Riely Jos. 3d av, bet 17th and 18th st.
Riley Frank, plasterer; 1039 10th av; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Riley Jacob, retired ; 1714 1st av ; dem ; from
England.
Riley Jas. laborer ; 421 6th st ; dem ; Catli ;
from Ireland.
Rinck Wm. grocer; 7th av, bet 14th and
15th st; rep; from Prussia.
Rinehart Carl, mason ; 11th st, bet 8th and
9th av ; dem ; Cath ; from Germanj'.
Rinehart Mark, laborer; 11th st, bet 8th and
9th av ; from Germany.
Rinker Fred, cook, 1st av and 20th st; from
Germany.
Rispeu Mathcw, laborer ; 21st st, bet 3d and
4th avs.
Rissi Christ, laborer; 6th av, bet 27th and
28th st ; dem ; from Switzerland.
Rittcr C. H. grocer.
BOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP.
303
Rittick Paul, 1324 3d av.
Roach Juo. book acjent, 429 12th st; deni ;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Roach Philip, laborer; 21st st, bet 3d and
4lh sts; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Robl) Wm. stonecutter; 5th av, e of Swede
College; Presb ; from Scotland.
Rober Jno. salesman; cor 3d av and 20th st.
liobers; Clirist, shoemaker; 20th st; rep;
from Sweden.
Roberts Jno. 3d' av; dem; from England.
RIUJIXSOX D. T. Lumber Dealer; re-
sidence, 2Ulh st, l)et (Ith and 7th avs; born
in St. Albans, Vt., January 13, 1831 ; came
to this Co. in 1859 ; rep ; Presb ; married
Julia E. Spencer, of Rock Island, April
2G, 1859 ; has two children.
Robinson J. F. cashier; 20 st, bet Cth and
7th avs; rep; Meth; born Illinois.
Robinson M. S. steamboat captain, 20th st,
bet 6tli and 7th avs; rep; Meth; born 111.
Robinson Mrs. Sarah E. Sec. 2 ; Meth ; born
Illinois.
ROBIXSOX T.J. Banker; residence,
cor (jth av and 20th st ; came to Co. in 1844 ;
from Maine.
Robison Peter C. painter; 2704 8th av; rep;
Meth ; from Norway.
R4>CK ISLAND PUBI>I€ lil-
BKAKY, S. W. IMcMasters, President;
E. D. Sweeney, Secretary ; Miss Ellen Gale,
Librarian ; W. H. Gest, C. Truesdale, H. C.
Connelly, Henry Curtis, Chas. W. O'Neil,
C. Speidel, and Alex. Steel, Directors.
This Library was opened in November,
1872, and shows that the people of Rock
Island are truly very progressive. It con-
tains about five thousand carefully selected
volumes. The rooms are commodious and
well kept, and are finely located in Mit-
chell tt Lynde's Block.
Rodar Wm. carpenter ; 520 2d st ; Luth ; from
Germany.
Rodden Jno. painter ; 3d av, bet 25th and
2Gth sts.
Rodgers J. W. law'yer ; 4th av.
Rodgers P. D. clerk ; rep ; from New York.
Rodman Mrs. M. A. 7th av, bet 25th and2()th
sts ; Presb ; from Pennsylvania.
Rodman Dr. S. H. 2d av; rep; from New-
York.
Rodman T. J. cotton manufacturer; 7th av,
bet 25th and 2Gth sts ; rep ; from Pa.
Roessler W. G. German teacher; 15th st;
from Germany.
Rohde Karl, Itartender; 1st av and 18th st;
from Germany.
Rohe H. painter; 3d av, bet 10th and 11th
sts; from Gerniany.
Rohr Henry, laborer; 223 22d st; dem; from
Germany.
ROIiK^^ REV. JOSEPH, Pastor of
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church ; resi"
dence, 2d av.
Romer John W. pilot; 415 17th st; rep ; from
Ohio.
Rooney Jno. laborer ; 1311 5th av ; rep ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
Rooney Patrick, bricklayer; 1311 5th av;
dem ; Cath ; from New York.
Rose Chas. 23d st and 7th av ; rep ; Presb.
Rose Jno. S. carpenter; 711 15th st; rep;
Meth ; from Michigan.
Rosenfield Henry, laborer; 219 22d st; dem ;
Cath ; from Germany.
Rosenfield Isaac, salesman ; from Germany.
Rosenfield Jas. hides and pelts ; 2d av and
11th st; rep; from Germany.
Rosenfield Jas. ind ; Penn.
Rosenfield M. merchant; 1808 7th av; rep;
from Germany.
Rosine L. machinist; 429 10th st; Sweden.
Rosene Victor, machinist; 416 Uth st; rep;
from Sweden.
Rosene W. plumber ; 416 11th st ; rep ; from
Sweden.
Rosenthal Chas. baker ; 10th st, bet 3d and
4th avs ; rep.
Rosenthal Peter, laborer ; 10th st, bet 3d and
4th avs ; rep ; Cath.
Ross Jno. laborer ; 9th av, bet 20th and 21st
st; dem; Cath; from Ireland.
Ross Jas. car driver; 5th av, e of 30th st;
dem ; from Md.
Ross Wm. plow-fitter ; 9th av, bet 20th and
21st sts; dem; Cath; from Mass.
Roth Wm. laborer ; 429 4th st ; dem ; from
Germany.
Rothchild J. 219 16th st; dem; Ind.
Rowe Richard, brakeman ; 6th av, bet 24th
and 25th st ; rep ; from Texas.
Rowe Wm. 824 3d av.
Rowland Jas. engineer ; 27th st and 8th av ;
rep ; from Penn.
Ruby Jerome E. river pilot; 816 3d av.
Rudolph Frederick, 3d av; rep; Germany.
Rugh Wm. watchman; 11th st, bet 8th and
9th avs; rep; born Illinois.
Ruick Frank, brick-moulder; 408 16th st;
dem ; from Ohio.
Rush Wm. laborer; 1st av, bet 18th and 19th
streets.
Russ Christ, blacksmith ; 802 7tli av ; from
Prussia.
Russell Jno. teamster; 21st st; Cath; dem;
from Ireland.
Ryan Peter, laborer ; 212 22d st ; dem ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
Rj'auJno. tinsmith; 114 16th st; dem; Cath;
from Wisconsin.
Ryder E. railroad transportation; Harper
House.
304
BIOGRAPHICAL DIEECTOKT OF
S AFFORD LEROY, laborer; 2524 5tli
av ; dem ; from New York.
Sage Mrs. Harriet, boarding-house; 16tli st,
bet 3d and 4tli avs.
Sage Wm. H. brick-layer; rep.
Sagesser S. minister; 14th st, bet 6th and
7th avs ; rep ; Meth ; from Switzerland.
Sanders Olsen, P. O. Milan ; Luth ; Sweden.
Sanderson Andrew, laborer ; 420 5tli st ; rep ;
Luth ; from Sweden.
Sanderson Wm. H. farmer; Sec. 11; rep;
Ind; from Conn.
Sargent Edmund, clerk; 5th av and 18th st;
rep ; born Illinois.
Sargent Juo. S. blacksmith ; 5th av and 18th
st ; dem ; from Vermont.
Sargent N. grocer; 20tli st.
Sarman Wm. cooper; 26th st, bet 5th and
6th avs ; rep ; from Ohio.
Sass A. butcher ; 207 21st st ; Germany.
Sauerman Juo. harness-maker; 623 17th st;
rep; Luth; from Germany.
Saulpaugh Thos. railroad contractor ; 5th av,
bet 27th and 28th sts ; rep ; from N. Y.
SAWYER X.B. Dealer in Tin and
Glassware ; born in Rutland Co., Vt., Sept.
20, 1848; came to this Co. in 1871; Rep;
Presb ; Mr. Sawyer is extensively engaged
in the sale of glass and tinware ; besides
his trade in Rock Island, he employs ten
men to sell goods through the country ;
married Florence Frazer, of Ohio, Oct. 8,
1876.
Saxon Earnest, laborer ; 3d av.
Saxon T. teamster ; dem ; Cath ; Ireland.
Schaar Adam, teamster ; dem.
Schaar Jno. teamster; dem.
Schadt Mrs. Mary, housekeeper ; 6th av, bet
25th and 26th sts; Luth; from Germany.
Schaefer Andrew, gardener; 10th av, bet
10th and 11th sts; from Germany.
Schaefer Otto, grocer ; 5th av, e of Swede
College ; rep ; from Germany.
Schafer Christ, salesman ; 9th st, bet 7th
and 8th avs ; dem ; from Germany.
Schafer Geo. carpenter; 8th av, bet 9tli and
10th sts ; dem ; from Germany.
SchaleFred. laborer; 712 2d st; Germany.
Schandler John, farmer ; Sec. 10 ; dem ; Ind ;
from Germany.
Schatnitger Henry, laborer; 1st st; rep;
from Germanj^
Schatz Christ. 1)ar-tender ; 908 8th av ; dem ;
Cath ; from Germany.
Schautz Jno. C. confectionery ; 21st st, bet
1st and 2d avs ; from Germany.
Schauk Gotlipli, farmer; Sec. 3; Presb;
from Ohio.
Schauk Samuel, milk dealer; Presb; from
Berne, Switzerland.
SchefFer Chas. retired ; dem ; Ind ; Germany.
Scheft'er Chas. Ind ; born in New Orleans,
1818.
Scheible F. D. boarding-house ; dem.
Scherer Petei', saloon ; cor 18th st and 4th
avs ; dem ; from Germany.
Schibler , saloon ; 15th st, bet 8th and
9th avs ; from Germany.
Schibert C. laborer; 17th st, bet 5th and 6th
avs ; from Germany.
Schieberl Jos. tailor ; 18th st, bet 3d and 4th
avs; from Germany.
Schiller Laurence, clerk; 426 3d st; rep;
from Sweden.
Schiudler Geo. 1220 3d av; dem.
Schiudler Thos. E. butcher; 1817 2d av;
from Germany.
Schlemmer Chas. saloon ; 1320 3d av ; dem ;
from Germany.
Schlemmer Jno. painter ; cor 2d av and 9th
st ; dem ; from Germany.
Schlemmer Peter, painter ; 7th av, bet 14th
and 15th sts ; dem ; from Germany.
Schlista Julius, carpenter; 2d av, bet 6th and
7th sts ; from Germany.
Schmale Fred, shoemaker ; 15th st and 4th
av ; dem.
SCHMID AUCrlJST, House Builder
and Contractor ; residence 20th st, bet 8th
and 9tli avs ; born in Germany, Sept. 4,
1836; came to this Co. in 1856; Mr.
Schmid is one of the oldest contractors in
the city; farmers and others will find him
thoroughly qualified in his business ; mar-
ried Caroline Rendt, January, 1856 ; has
nine children.
Schmidt Carl, laborer; 808 5th st; dem;
from Germany.
Schmidt Fred, laborer ; from Germany.
Schmidt Geo. saloon ; 1st av, bet 19th and
20th sts ; from Gernuiny.
Schmidt Henry, wholesale liquors; 7th av
and 18th st; from Mo.
Schmidt Jno. mason; 720 15th st; Cath;
from Germany.
Schmitt Adam, 1st av; from Germany.
Schmell Matthias, carpenter; 1908 3d av;
from Germany.
Schneider Andrew, saloon ; 1st av and 20th
st ; dem ; from Gernuiny.
Schneider Geo. grocer; 4th av and 2Ist st.
Schneider Geo., Jr. salesman ; 4th av and
21st St.
Schneider George, fiirmer; Sec. 1; rep;
Luth ; from Germany.
Schneider Morris, 2614 6th av; rep; Luth;
from Germany.
Sclmider Conrad, clerk; 221 21st st; rep;
Luth ; from Md.
Schnell Chas. barber; 229 21st st; France.
ROCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP.
305
ISCH:SfEL.T. 1V1L.I.1A]?!, Painter;
ollicc 4lli av; residence Wine st, No. 2533;
born in Germany, Oet. 26tli, 1837; came
to this Co. in 18(j4; j\Ir. Selmell gives
special attention to graining; marrietl Su-
san A. Storm, Jan. 13, 1864.
Schnert August, blacksmith ; 4th av, bet 6tli
7 til sts.
Sehnitger Henry, grocer; cor 4tli av and
9lh St ; rep ; from Germany.
Schnitzer Jno. carpenter; 2533 7tli av; dem ;
from Germany.
Schnuckle Rev. Carl, pastor St. Mary's Ro-
man Catholic Church; 4lli av and 32d st.
Schocker Christ, tobacconist; 3505 5th av;
from Germany.
Schoede Ciias. (-arpenter ; 3508 6th av ; rep ;
Lutli; from Prussia.
Schraeder Fred, carriage-trimmer; 15th st,
bet Stli and 9th avs ; Luth.
Schrader Jno. laborer; 6th st, bet 8th and
9th avs ; from Germany.
Schreder Andrew, laborer; 813 8th av; from
Germany.
Schredur Henry, carpenter; 7th av, bet 13tli
and 13th sts ; dem ; Luth ; Germany.
Schreiner Christian, carpenter; G05 10thst;
rep; Luth; from Germany.
Schroder J. H. farmer; Sec. 13; rep; Catii ;
from Hanover, Prussia.
Schroeder Wm. tobacconist; 737 30th st;
rep ; Luth ; from Germany.
Schuartz O. laborer; 541 31st st; rep; from
Germany.
Schutz Jno. laborer ; 4th av ; dem ; from Ger-
many.
Scott Elijah, laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st;
rep; Md.
Scott Geo. engineer; 535 31st st; from Iowa.
Scott Herbert, rep ; from Ohio.
Scott AV. W. engineer; 533 31st st; Ohio.
Scotten AVm. T. traveler; 1306 3d av; dem;
from N. Y.
Scully Daniel, laborer ; 5th av and 33d st ;
dem ; Cath ; from Ireland.
Segar J. J. hackman; 3d av.
Segrist Samuel, laborer; 835 10th av; from
Switzerland.
Seider Jno. 51'' 17th st; dem; Germany.
Selle Ernest, teacher; 6tli av, bet IStli and
14th sts; Lutli.
Senger Lawrence, carpenter; 11th st, bet 8th
and 9th avs ; from Bavaria.
Senuatt Jno. engineer ; Harper House.
Serch Mrs. A. housekeeper; 615 Gth st;
Cath ; from Austria.
Sevey AVm. Carpenter; 3634 7th av; rej);
from England.
Seymour C.H. printer; 15th st, bet 8th and
9lh avs.
Sgho(!de Jno. 13tli st, bet 3d and 4lli avs;
Luth; rep; from German3\
Shaefer Andrew, d'ler in grease; 555 33d st.
Sharps Adam, 1919 4th av.
Sharp Levi, laborer; 638 8th st; rep; from
Ohio.
Sliaune.s.sey Mrs.. Eliza, 33d st.
Shaw G. T. salesman ; Rock Island House.
Sliea Thos. laborer ; 226 23d st ; dem ; Cath ;
from Ireland.
Sliea Tlios. teamster; 2106 2d av; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Shean Daniel, laborer; 1113 9th av; dem;
Cath; from Ireland.
Sliearer Pliilip, 14th st, bet 5th and 6th avs;
rep ; j\Ieth ; from Gei'many.
Sheibner E. AV. gardener; 7th av; rep; from
Germany.
Sliepherd J. A. coal dealer ; 503 SOtli st ; rep ;
from Ohio.
Sherrer Geo. gardener ; Sec. 1 ; rep ; Lutli ;
from Germany.
Slierer Jacob, milk dealer; 34th st; dem;
from Germany.
Sherer Jno. tinner; 1431 6th av; dem; Ger.
Sherwood Thos. laborer.
Shields Andrew, watchman; 1303 7th av;
dem ; Cath ; from Ii-eland.
Sheilds Ed., Sr., laborer; 3503 Gth av; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Sheilds Ed., Jr., engineer; 2502 6th av; dem ;
Catli ; from New York.
Shields Jas. glass-gatherer; 416 4th st; rep;
from England.
Shields Jas. H. laborer; 2d av, bet 7th and
8th sts.
Shields Jno. glass-blower ; 8th st ; N. Y.
Shields Thos. core-maker; bet 8tli and 9th
sts; dem; from New York.
Shillinger Christian, boiler-maker; 829 20tli
st ; rep ; Luth ; from Germany.
Shindler Ferdinand, cattle dealer; 14tli .st,
bet 8tli and 9th avs ; dem ; from Germany.
Schmidt Conrad, shoemaker; 140G 6th av;
rep ; from Germany.
Sliope AVm. carpenter; 1410 6th av; Ger.
Sliroeder Fred, carriage trimmer; Luth;
from Germany.
Shultz Christ, laborer ; 1st st, bet 6th and 7th
avs ; Luth ; from Germany.
Sickels J. R. laborer; cor 6th st and 4th av.
Siegrist Jno., Sr., laborer; 407 3dst; dem;
from France.
Siegrist Jno., Jr., sawyer ; 404 3d st ; dem ;
born Illinois.
Siegrist Phil, sawyer; 428 3d sts; dem;
from Pennsylvania.
Siemon Henry, saloon ; 542 IStli st; Luth;
fi'om Germany.
30G
BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF
Sigmuud Jno. photographer; Post Office
Block; from Germany.
Simley JST. L. engineer ; 17th st ; rep ; Epis ;
from New York.
Simmon Peter, book-keeper.
Simmon Philip, drayman; 4th av, bet 19th
and 30th sts.
Simmons Phil, painter; 11th st, bet 8th and
9th avs ; dem ; Luth ; from Germany.
Simmons Walter B. painter; llth st, bet 8th
and 9th avs ; dem ; from Germany.
Simon Leopold, merchjiut; ISth st, bet 6th
and 7th avs; dem; from Germany.
Simpson Geo. time-keeper; 20th st, bet 3d
and 4th avs.
Simpson Thos. grainer; 727 15th st.
SIMPSOl*, YOUAG & HEI-
TAIIRE^^DS, Painters; T.S.Simp-
son, H. S. Young, H. Heitahrends; this
firm do all kinds of p.iinting, calcimin-
ing and paper hanging; graining made a
specialty ; shop 17th st, bet 4th and 5th avs.
Sinnet A. real estate dealer ; 5th av, e of 30th
st ; rep ; Bapt ; from Massachusetts.
Sinnet F. M. ice dealer; 5th av, e of 30th st;
rep ; Bapt ; from Ohio.
Sinnig Ernest, cook ; Rock Island House.
Sise Stephen, laborer ; 30th st, bet 4th and
5th avs ; from Germany.
Skinner Chas. W. lumber dealer; 30th st;
from Pennsylvania.
Skinner Porter, lumber merchant; 5th av,
bet 29th and 30th sts ; dem ; New York.
Slater Jas laborer; 518 2dst; rep; Ireland.
Slattery Jno. laborer ; 4th av.
Slattery Mrs. M. 4th av.
Slattery Thos. laborer; 4th av; dem; Cath;
from Ireland.
Slaymaker Mrs. H. J. 830 2d av ; Presb.
Slingerland Henry T. laborer; 2609 6th av;
rep; Meth; from New York.
Slowey Mrs. Rachel, housekeeper; 5th av,
bet 15th and 16th sts ; Cath ; Ireland.
Smart Thos. grocer ; 708 2d av ; rep.
Smead F. assistant clerk Harper House.
Smith Thos. carder; 811 6th av; rep; Chris;
from England.
Smith A. T. clerk Rock Island House.
Smith August, carpenter ; 817 20th st ; rep ;
from Germany.
Smitli August, barber; 728 20th st; rep;
Bapt; from Germany.
Smith August, laborer; dem; Germany.
Smithe B?nedict, cooper; 3d av.
Smith Dennis, jeweler; 216 20th st; dem;
Cath; from Germany.
Smith Frank, laborer; 4th av; Cath; from
Wisconsin.
Smith G. A. barber ; rep ; Bapt.
Smith II. coachman , Harper House.
SMITH HEXRY, Carriage Manu-
facturer; residence 1923 4th av; born in
Canada, Oct. 16, 1844; came to this Co. in
1866; Rep; Epis; married Nannie A. Sut-
ton, July 14, 1867 ; has two daughters.
Smith Jno. A. plow-fitter; 14th st, bet 5th
and 6th avs ; dem.
Smith L. engineer; Sec. 2.
Smith L. F. sawyer; 6th av, bet 25th and
26th sts ; dem ; from Louisiana.
Smith Lewis, barber; rep; Bapt; N. Y'".
Smith Louis A. barber; 738 20th st; rep;
Bapt ; from New York.
Smith Martin, bank watchman; Post Office
Block; rep; from Vermont.
Smith Samuel C. carpenter; 819 0th av;
dem ; Chris ; from Virginia.
Smith W. H. express agent; Post Office
Block ; dem ; from New York.
Smith Wm. harness-maker; rep; from N. C.
Smith Wm. brakeman ; 5th av, bet 39th and
30th sts; dem; from Virginia.
Snart Ed.E painter; 12th st; dem; Scotland.
Sneyd Jas. glass works.
Snyder AVm. H. printer; 609 17th st; rep.
Soderstrum Andrew, fireman; 541 21st st;
rep ; Luth ; from Sweden.
Sohl Peter, laborer ; 8th av, bet 9th and 10th
sts ; Luth ; from Germany.
Solander Geo. 923 4th av ; rep ; from Penn.
Sommer Peter, cooper; 2014 5th av; Ger.
South Jno. L. engineer; 9th st, bet 6th and
7th avs ; dem ; from Pennsyli^auia.
Southard S. L. upholsterer ; 1336 3d av.
Sparhawk Geo. J. ticket agent ; 1507 7th av.
Spaulding AV. S. blacksmith ; 1402 8th av ;
rep ; from Massachusetts.
SpeiderC. druggist ; 534 23d st ; dem ; Ger.
ISPEIXCKR EDWARB \V., was
born at Rock Island, Sept. 30, 1835, and is
therefore among its oldest native born citi-
zens ; was educated at Rock River Semi-
nary, and at the Northwestern University,
at Evanston, which latter he left because
of ill health. It was during Mr. Spencer's
stay at Evanston, that the never-to-be-for-
gotten wTcckof the steamer " Lady Elgin"
occurred, on Lake Michigan, in the fall of
1860, when he distinguished himself by
his bravery 'n rescuing the survivors from
the ill-fated steamer, at great risk to his
own life, which is ever of less value to liim
than the elevation of the fallen and relief
of those in distress. After five or six years
of rest, during which Mr. S. accompanied
Maj. PoweH's'first Scientific Expedition to
the Rocky ]\Iountains, as Ornithologist,
he embarked on his present business
enterprise, which ten years of close ajipli-
cation have built up and enlarged into an
extensive manufacturing and wholesaling
KOCK ISLAND CITS AND TOWNSHIP.
307
of Tinware :md Tinner's stock, and House-
turn isliini; goods. Mr. Si)encer was mar-
ried on tlie 17th of Septenil)er, 1863, at
Cliicago, to Miss Lura ('autine, wlio Avas
born at JMount ilorris, New York, Nov. 5,
1845; she was educated in CJiicago and at
tlie Pittsburgh Female College. Their
family numbers six children, five of whom
are living, viz.: Phiiena, John Wilson,
Eliza Cantine, George William, and Julia
Helen. In politics, Mr. Spencer lias
always been a Republican, and has been
honored by otlicial positions of responsi-
bility in the city.
SFEXCKR J. W. Retired ; residence
cor Gth av and 19th st; born in Addison
Co., Vt., July 20, 1801 ; came to this State
in 1820, to the Co. in 1828; married Eliza
Wilson, of same Co., Oct. 16, 18;}4; has
three cliildren; Judge Spencer was the
first County Commissioner, the first
County Judge, and married the first cou-
ple in Rock Island Co. ; was a member of
the Constitutional Convention in 1847 ;
was an officer in the I^lack-Hawk War;
although past the lawtul age, he sent a
substitute into the army in the late war.
Spencer Jno. American Express; 511 20th
st; Epis; from Ireland.
Splane Thos. laborer; 425 19th st; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Sprague Silas, engineer; 2907 5th av; rep;
born Illinois.
Springboru Chas. laborer ; 814 8th av ; Ger.
Spurr J. M. painter; 2014 5th av; rei); from
Ohio.
Stachlain Jos. laborer; 2702 27th st; Ger.
Stader Stephen, barber; 2d av, bet 21st and
32d st ; Cath ; from Ger.
Staftbrd C. E. conductor ; 7th av and 25th
st ; dem ; from Ohio.
Stafford E. C. laborer ; 3d av ; rep.
Stafford W. salesman ; 2d av ; rep.
Statford Wm. carpenter; 2716 Gth av; rep;
Meth ; from N. Y.
Stanley Grear, laborer ;_ 1st st, bet 5th and
Gth avs.
Stanton J. C. 3d av, bet 16th and 17th sts.
Stai)p John, horticulturalist; rep; Luth ;
from Ger.
STARK J. W. Dentist; office 1724 2d
av; residence 20th st, bet 5th and 6th avs;
born in ]\[orris Co., N. J., Feb. 34, 1838 ;
came to this Co. in 1870; Rep; Meth; Mr.
Stark has been in the practice of his pro-
fession foi- the past fourteen years, and
eight in Rock Island; liis office is furn-
islied with all the modern instruments of
dentistry; married Melcena A. Walker,
Sept. 4, 1861.
St. Clair J. T. carpenter; deuv
Stauback Bruno, laborer; cor 4th av and
15th St.
Stauback Edward, laborer; cor 4th av and
15th St.
Stauback Jno. saloon; cor 4lh av and 15th
st; dem; Cath.
Steadenbower Marks, hiborer; Gth st, bet 8th
and 9th avs ; Cath ; from Germany.
Steel Alex, hardware; 3d av; rep; Presb.
Steel Geo. T. salesman ; 3d av ; rep.
Steel Mrs. M. 3d av.
Stelck Peter, liquors; 1618 2d av; rep; Ger.
Steitz Lewis, baker; 424 7th st.
Steinauer Jno. laborer; Gth av; Gei'many.
Stemple Ben. w' ood-turner ; IGtli st, bet 1st
and 3d avs ; rep ; from Penn.
Stempel Mrs. Mary, 4th av.
Stengel Gustav, saloon; 1813 3d av; dem;
from Gei'many.
Stengle Wm. laborer; 1st av, bet 19th and
30th sts; from Germany.
Stephenson A. W., Sr. machinist; 5th av, e
of 30th st ; from ]\Iass.
Stephenson Alfred W., Jr. machinist; 5th
av, e of 30th st; from Conn.
Stephenson Chas. machinist; 5th av; Conn.
Sternes A. A. agent ; 3d av.
STFiVEXSA. C. Farmer; Sec. 5; P.
O. Carbon Clift'; born in Oxford Co., Me.,
Oct. 9, 1833 ; came to this Co. in 1854 ;
owns 160 acs, valued at $8,000 ; married,
April 3, 1856, Matilda Sharp ; has three
children ; is manager of the farmers' co-
operative store in Rock Island.
Stevens Jno. L. fireman ; 547 34th st ; rep ;
from Maine.
Stevenson Jos. P. machinist; 3509 7th av;
rep ; Presb ; from Penn.
Stewart Frank, steward Harper House.
Stewart J. W. 805 19th st; merchant; rep;
Presb ; from Maryland.
Stewart Jas. joiner; 3d av.
Stewart Wm. painter; 211 22d st; Canada.
Stiuehower Jno. teamster ; Gth av, bet 27th
and 28th sts; rep* from Germany.
Stocken Geo. carpenter ; 1521 7th av; rep;
Epis.
Stockhouse Robt. railroad agent; 437 15th
st ; dem ; from Prussia. '
Stoddard Chas. A. book-keeper; 731 19th st;
rep ; Meth ; born Illinois.
Stoddard C. H. civil engineer; 731 19th st;
rep ; Meth ; from N. Y.
Stoddard S. B. 4th av, bet 13th and 14th sts ;
dem ; from Conn.
Stoddard S. B., Jr. clerk ; 4th av, bet 13th
and 14th sts; dem; born Illinois.
Stormel Wm. mason ; 5th av, e of 30th st ;
from Prussia.
Strahle Jno. mason ; 13th st, bet 5th and 6th
avs ; dem ; born Illinois.
r
308
BIOGKAPHICAIi DIKECTOBY OF
Stralile Jos. tinuLT; 4th ;iv; dem; Catli;
from Tenn.
Stralile Julius, masou; 637 17tli st; dem;
from Ohio.
StrahleJos. laborer; 6th av, bet 13th and
,14th sts; dem; Cath; from Germany.
Strata Ernst, saloon ; 4th av and 22d st ; Ger.
Stranger Samuel, engineer; 2006 5th av;
dem ; from Penu.
Strecker Daniel, cooper; 413 10th st; dem;
Luth ; from Germany.
STRECKFIJS B. Wagou and Car-
riage Maker; residence 129 4th av; born
in Germany ; Dem ; Cath ; all kinds of re-
pairing to satisfy the public.
STRECKFITS JOHX, Grocer; resi-
dence 129 4th av ; keeps everything in the
grocery line, opposite the Taylor House ;
takes farm and garden produce in ex-
change.
Streckfus Michael, wagon-maker; dem.
Stroup Chas. carpenter; 503 8th av.
Stroup Peter, laborer ; 503 8th av.
Struck Jno. teamster; 4th av; rep; Ger.
Struk Peter, laborer; 721 10th st; rep; Luth;
from Germany.
Struss J. D. wagon-maker ; ' 14th st, bet 7th
and 8th avs ; dem ; Luth ; Germany.
Stuart Saml. A. dealer in second-hand cloth-
ing; 2008 2d av; from Scotland.
Studen Albert, coachman; 419 10th st; dem;
fiom Switzerland.
STriRGEON M. ]»I. Attorney; mem-
ber of hrm of Sturgeon & Adams; resi-
dence 846 19ih st; born in Meigs Co., O.,
Sept. 10, 1843; came to this Co. in 1850;
Rep; has been Co. Supt. for eight years;
was in army two years ; married Jennie
Matterson, of Ogle Co., June 23, 1870 ; has
two children.
Sturvy C. laborer; 21st st, bet 3d and 4th
avs.
Sullivan Mrs. C. boarding; 2109 3d av.
Sulsar Christ, laborer; 11th st, bet 8th and
9th avs ; from Switzerland.
Sultzer Jacob, laborer; 1st st, bet 5tli and
6th avs ; dem ; from Switzerland.
Summers Jas. huckster ; 24th st, bet 6th and
7th avs; rep; born Illinois.
Sunley Wm. lather ; 9th st, bet 6th and 7th
avs; rep; from N. Y.
Surr Jno. laborer; Commercial st, bet 15th
and 16th avs ; rep ; Meth ; from Ireland.
Surr W. J. laborer; Commercial st, bet loth
and IGth avs ; rep ; Meth ; Scotland.
Sutcliife Edwin, painter ; 4th av.
SutcliflFe Jno. painter; 1501 2d av; rep;
from England.
Suttle Jacob, laborer; Sec. 2.
Suttle Samuel, brick-maker; Sec. 3.
Sutton Mrs. Maria, 1933 4th av.
Swan Jno. laborer; 917 7th av; rep; from
Sweden.
SWAKSOX A. J. Boot and Shoe
Store; residence 1818 3d av; born in
Sweden, Jan. 39, 1839; came to this Co.
in 1850; Dem; keeps leather and findings.
Swansou Andrew, laborer; 3608 6th av;
rep ; from Sweden.
Swanson C. P. carpenter ; 33d st, bet 5th and
6th avs ; rep ; from Sweden.
Swanson Gus, carpenter; 735 15th st; from
Sweden.
Swanson L. P. laborer; cor 3d av and 34th
st; from Sweden.
Swanson Nelson, laborer ; 431 7th st ; rep ;
from Sweden.
Swanson P. W. carpenter ; 431 7th st ; rep ;
Luth; from Sweden.
Swanson Swan, saloon ; 3d av ; Sweden.
Swartz Mr. clerk ; 433 6tli st ; rep ; Luth ;
from Germany.
SlVEEIlfEY EI>^VAR1> D. Attor-
ney; residence 819 30th st; born in New-
castle Co., Del., Aug. 13, 1833; came to
this Co. in 1857; Rep; Meth; member of
the tirm Sweeney & Jackson; married
Harrietta E. Allen, Nov. 5, 1863; has three
children.
Sweeney W. E. wagon-maker ; 5th av, bet
18th and 19th sts ; rep ; born Illinois.
SWEENEY \V. E. Wagon and Car-
riage Manufacturer; residence 1810 5th
av; born in Monmouth Co., N. J., July 4,
1826 ; came to this Co. 1853 ; Rep ; Meth
Pref; is a member of tirm of Churchill &
Sweeney ; was live years a member of the
Board of Education ; served two years as
Alderman of Rock Island ; has been Pres-
ident of Rock Island Co. Agricultural So-
ciety for two years; twice elected to office
of Assistant Supervisor, also holds the
office of Most Worthy Grand Patriarch of
I. O. O. F. ; married Amelia M. Robb, of
Mercer Co., Penu., March 10, 1850; has
three children.
Sweiler John ; 3d av ; Bapt ; bom Illinois.
Swiler Geo. cabinet-maker ; 408 16th st ; re]) ;
Presb ; from Germany.
TATE ALBERT, blacksmith ; 438 13th
st; dem.
Taylor Chas. soap-maker; 16th st, bet 2d and
3d avs.
Taylor Chas. C. clerk ; 16th st, bet 3d and 3d
avs; rep.
Taylor Henry, laborer; 707 3d st; rep.
Taylor J. D. contractor and builder ; 9th av
and 19tli st ; dem ; from New York.
Taylor Jas. soap-maker ; 8th av, bet 14th and
15th sts ; rep ; Presb ; from Ireland.
Taylor Jas. P. proprietor Taylor House; 1600
i6th st ; rep ; born Illinois.
_\-
T\yy. J^cUAzf..
PRESIDENT OF
AUGUSTANA COLLETGi: & THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
ROCK ISLAND.
KOCK ISLAND CITY AND TOWNSHIP.
311
Taylor John, grocer; 8tli av, bet 14th and
15th sts; rep^Pi'i-'sb; from Irehind,
Taj'lor Rudolphus; 2d av and 9th st ; dem.
Taylor S. A. carpntr; 1513 7th av; dcm;0.
Taylor Sam'l ; 6th av ; dem ; from Ohio.
Taylor Sam'l, soap-maker; 8th av, bet 14th
and 15th sts; Presb; from Ireland.
Taylor Wm. laborer; 14th st, bet 7th and 8th
avs; Presb; from Ireland.
Taylor W. A. laborer; 200 3d av.
Tease Sam'l, teamster; 712 8d av; rep; Ire.
Tegeler Chas. wholesale liquor; 18th st, bet
7th and 8th avs ; Germany.
Teho John, laborer ; 3 5th av ; rep ; Luth ;
from Germany.
Terrell Richmond, barber; 422 22d st; rep;
from Alabama.
Terry Sandy, laborer; 210 4th av.
Thayer C. C. carpenter; 2716 6th av; rep;
Meth ; from New York.
Thayer H. F. carpenter ; 1920 5th av ; rep ;
from New Hampshire.
Therian Peter, stone-cutter ; 1916 5th av; rep;
from New York.
Tharase Mrs. Theresa, house-keeper; 7tli av,
bet 14th and 15th sts; Luth; Germany.
Thomas Chas. laborer; 550 24th st; rep;
Luth ; from Germany.
Thomas Geo. F. laborer; 18th st; Virginia.
THOMAS THOMAS. H. Drug-
gist; opposite Rock Island House; resi-
dence 4th av, bet 10th and llth sts; born
in England, Oct. 6, 1849 ; came to this Co.
in 1871; Rep; farmers and dealers will
lind this the best and cheapest place to
buy anytiiing in the line of drugs, medi-
cines, paints, oils, leads, varnishes, brush-
es, etc. ; married Seline Swiler, April 23,
1873.
Thompson Albert, saloon ; 15tli st, bet 8th
and 9th avs; dem; from Missouri.
Thompson David C. moulder; 821 20th st;
rep ; from Scotland.
Thovnpson Jas. carpenter; 421 16th st; rep;
Presb ; from Ireland.
Thompson Jas. laborer ; dem.
Thompson Jno. machinist ; cor 4th av and
26th St.
Thompson Jno. ; 1414 4th av.
Thompson Jno. laborer ; 5th av, e of Swede
Col. ; rep ; Luth ; from Sweden.
Thompson Mrs. S. P. housekeeper ; 20th st,
bet 5th and 6th avs ; from Pennsylvania.
Thompson Thornton, laborer; llth st, bet
8th and 9th avs; rep; Bapt; from Missouri.
THOMPSON WM. Plasterer; resi-
dence 13th st, third house south of Indian
Boundary; born in Indiana Co., Penn.,
Jan. 10, 1827 ; came to this Co. 1853 : Rep ;
wife was Ellen A. Richards ; has six chil-
dren.
Tliompson Wm. foundry; 537 23d st; rep;
Presb; from Scotland.
Thornton Frank ; 3d av, bet 8th and 9th sts.
Thornton Patrick, laborer; 114 16tli st; dem;
Cath ; from Ireland.
Thornton Thos. 3d av, bet 8th and 9th sts.
Thordenberg B. M. contract brick-lajH-r;
7th av, bet 10th and llth sts; rep; Sweden.
Thorp Jas. lather; 1409 6th av; Michigan.
Tickenscher E. hotel; 1409 6th av; Ger.
Tierney Jas. carpenter ; rep ; from Canada.
Titcomb O. P. engineer ; 509 20th st ; rep ;
from New Hampshire.
Toliver Thornton, coachman; 2515 5th av;
rep ; from Kentucky.
Tombs Jacob, brakeman ; 2d av, bet 21st and
28d sts; rep; born Illinois.
Tompkins Ferris A. steamboat mate ; 8th av,
bet 7th and 8th sts ; dem ; from Penn.
Tonn Herman, moulder; 514 3d st; dem;
from Pennsylvania.
TottenW. A. P. foreman; 717 10th st; rep;
born Rock Island^
Treeson Henry, laborer; 5th av, e of 30th st;
• dem ; from Germany.
Trefz Christ; 1924 3d av.
Treger Jos. teamster ; dem ; Cath ; Germany.
Tremann Henry, meat-market; cor 3d avand
17th st; from Germany.
Treeman Robt. saddler; 4th av; dem.
Trouble Wm. saloon; 1st av and 17th st;
from England.
Trouble J. W. ; 5th av and 24th st ; rep ;
from England.
Trow Isaac, conductor; Commercial st, bet
15th and 16th sts; rep; Bapt; New York.
TRIIESDAtE C, M. D. Physician;
residence cor 18th st and 6tli av ; born in
Mahoning Co., Ohio, Oct. 3, 1822 ; came to
this Co. 1855; Rep; married Jan. 1, 1851,
Charlotte M. Haynes ; graduated in medi-
cine at the Western Reserve College, Cleve-
land, O., class of 1845.
Triiesdale Moore, clerk ; 5th av, e of 30th st ;
rep; born Illinois.
Tubah Godfrey, trimmer; Ind; Germany.
Tucker Mrs. E. P.; 723 20th st; born 111.
Turner E. merchant ;^2d av, bet 13th and 14th
sts; dem.
Turner Geo. clerk; 1515 6th av; dem; 111.
ULLMYER MATHIAS, carpenter; llth
st, bet 8th and 9th avs ; dem ; Cath ; Ger.
Umphrus Wallace, laborer; 713 2d st; rep;
Bapt ; from Tennessee.
Usman Mr. laborer; 1st st, bet 6th and 7th
avs ; 
