Barlow S. T. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 790)

Beecher A. H. farmer, P. O. Summerville. (page 790)

Blandin F. A. farmer, P. O. Harker's Corners. (page 790)

Bohanan J. G. farmer, P. O. Peoria. (page 790)

Bourne S. J. Mrs. farmer. P. O. Smithville. (page 790)

BROOKS S. W. farmer, Sec. 28, P. O. Smithville. Son of William and Elizabeth (Irwin) Brooks, father a native of Pennsylvania, mother of Ireland. They emigrated from York Co., Pa., to Highland Co., Ohio in 1819, where they raised a family of five sons and two daughters. The subject of this sketch was born in York Co., Pa., on the 4th day of April, 1812. Married Miss Percilla, daughter of John Turbett, born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, July 1, 1817. Five children blessed their union, three living, John B., Henry M., Thos. C. John B., is a graduate of the Homoepathic College in New York city, and has for four years been practicing medicine in Hot Springs, Ark. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. B. was at the organization of the township and was one of the first justices of the peace elected. Mr. B. has succeeded in accumulating a fine property. Had three sons in the Union army. (page 790)

BROOKS W. A. farmer, Sec. 28, P. O. Smithville. Was born in Highland Co. Ohio, on the 8th day of August, 1821, reared on a farm and was educated in the common school. At the age of nineteen learned the blacksmith trade which he followed for four years, then came to Illinois in 1845. In 1848, married Miss Rosanna F., daughter of John McCullough, She was born in Adams Co., Ohio, July 15, 1830. Eleven children blessed this union, nine of which are still living, three girls and six boys, viz., John I., Wm. H., Robt. W., Martha J., James A., Elizabeth Wren, Rosa P., Thos. W., Chas. W., all of which are living in the township. They are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. B. had 260 acres of land, 200 of which is in a high state of cultivation. Valued at $13,000. (page 790)

Buchanan John, farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 790)

Buchanan W. V., P. O. Smithville. (page 790)

Buck W. J. farmer P. O. Harker's Corners. (page 790)

COLTER GEORGE, blacksmith and jobber, P. O. Smithville, is the son of Richard and Cynthia (Gurnsey) Colter, mother a native of Vermont and father of Canada. Mr. C. was born in Hastings Co., Canada West, on the 12th of June, 1844. Was reared and educated a farmer. In 1864 came to Illinois and worked in Elmwood a short time, then went to Farmington, Fulton. Co., remaining three years. Thence to Trivoli and to Peoria, and in 1876 came to Smithville where he still resides. Married Miss Mary Monlux, who was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, Nov. 27, 1849. George E., Ida Blanch, Herbert Lee, and Harry have been born to them. Mr. and Mrs. Colter are members of the M. E. Church. (page 790-791)

Collough W. T. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 791)

COTTINGHAM J. B. farmer and fine stock breeder, Sec. 20, P. O. Smithville, is the son of Thomas and Lydia (McNamer) Cottingham. Mother a native of Kentucky, and father of Maryland, who immigrated when a boy to Kentucky, and thence to Hamilton county, Ill., in 1823, where he married. In 1843, came to Peoria county and settled in Logan township. The subject of this sketch was born in Hamilton county, Ill., on the 5th of May, 1828. Married Miss Nancy E. daughter of Robert Kinsey, born May 10, 1843, who bore him two children, Ira D. and Annie May. Mr. C. owns 322 acres of land, 290 under good cultivation and valued at $20,000. He has for the last twelve years made a specialty of breeding pure blooded Poland China hogs. Has turned off sixty head that averaged 520 pounds each, the finest that ever went into Chicago market. Mr. C. came to the county a poor boy. (page 791)

Cottingham J. V. farmer, P. O. Trivoli.  (page 791)

Couch L. farmer, P. O. Harker's Corners. (page 791)

COULTER S. L. farmer, Sec. 12, P. O. Summerville. (page 791)

Cox Wm. farmer, P. O. Summerville. (page 791)

Crow A. D. farmer, P. O. Peoria. (page 791)

Doubet Jos. Jr. farmer, P. O. Summerville. (page 791)

Downing J. D. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 791)

Downig? R. P. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 791)

Dumars Geo. W. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 791)

Emons J. A, farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 791)

Emons W. M. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 791)

Emmons Wm. H. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 791)

ERB D. L. contractor and stone mason, P. O. Smithville. (page 791)

EBFORD SIMON H. merchant and postmaster, Pass Ridge. (page 791)

Ewalt Clem, farmer, P. O. Peoria. (page 791)

Finley R. M. farmer, P. O. Summerville. (page 791)

FORBES THOMAS, farmer, Sec. 27, P. O. Smithville, is the son of William and Susan Forbes, natives of Ireland. In 1837 they came to Peoria and located in Logan township. Thomas was born in Monmouth county, N. J., on the 3d of May, 1830, and was there reared and educated. Married Catharine, daughter of Charles Cox. She was born in Pennsylvania, Jan. 1, 1837, and is the mother of five children: Iantha L. now Mrs. John Foster; Susan, now Mrs. John Stewart; Ida M., Thomas and Fannie E. They are members of the Presbyterian Church, and own eighty acres of land, valued at $4,000. In 1862 Mr. F. enlisted in the 77th I. V. I. and served three years. Was in the engagement at Yazoo Bayou and the siege and capture of Vicksburg; thence to Jackson, Miss., and back to Vicksburg; thence via New Orleans to Texas, and then back to Berwick Bay; thence up the Red River on the expedition under Banks, and was taken prisoner at Sabine Cross Roads and held thirteen months and nineteen days, until the close of the war. (page 791)

Franks H. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 791)

FRANKS HENRY, farmer, Sec. 33, P. O. Smithville, son of John and Elizabeth (Kuntz) Franks, natives of Pa. Henry was born in Perry county, that State on the 26th March, 1809, and raised and educated in Junietta county, on a farm, until fourteen years old, when he learned and worked at the blacksmith trade for ten years. In 1845 came to Peoria county, Ills., and located in Logan township. Married Miss Elizabeth Snyder, born in Franklin county, Pa., September 12, 1812. They had ten children, six living: George, Simon, R. B., Mary Ann, Catherine Elizabeth, Jane. They are adherents of the Lutheran Church; own 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000. Simon R. B. enlisted in the 57th I. V. I., Co. E., and served three years. John F. enlisted in the 77th I. V. I., and served nearly three years. (page 791)

Franks J. N. farmer, P. O. Pass Ridge. (page 791)

Frederick F. farmer. P.O. Smithville. (page 791)

Fuller D. farmer, P. O. Harker's Corners. (page 791)

GARDNER, M. A. farmer, Sec. 36, P O. Harker's Corners, is the son of Ansel and Lucinda (Bishop) Gardner, natives of Wayne county, N. Y. They immigrated to Peoria county in 1836, remaining in Peoria six years. In 1844 came to Logan township and lived until 1865, when they removed to Stark county, where his father died in 1880; mother still living. Mr. G. was born in Wayne county, N. Y. on the 26th day of August, 1826, and was bred a farmer, which he always followed. Married Miss Elizabeth Todd, born in Philadelphia, June 14th, 1836. Their union was blessed with three children: Hattie, Elenor, and Stella. They belong to the Presbyterian Church, own 200 acres of land, valued at $10,000; the result of industry and economy. (page 791)

GLASGOW STEWART, farmer, Sec. 4. P. O. Summerville, was born in Adams county, Ohio, on the 23rd day of April, 1823; was brought up on a farm and attended the district school. He married Miss Elizabeth Askren, of Ohio, who died June 19th, 1851, the mother of two children: Huston, who lived to the age of 24 years, and Elizabeth, who died in infancy. Married Miss Hadessah Wyley, daughter of Samuel Wyley, natives of Ohio. She was born in Miami county, that State, April 11th, 1833. Six living children comprise their family, four boys and two girls, viz.: Sarah E., now Mrs. William A. Patton; Rosa Bell, now Mrs. John Patton; Samuel F., William E., John W., James H. One died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. G. are members of the U. P. Church; own 330 acres of land, valued at $12,000. (page 791-792)

Glasgow S. S. farmer, P. O. Summerville. (page 792)

Green S. G. Mrs. farmer. P. O. Trivoli. (page 792)

Groding L. K. farmer, P. O. Summerville. (page 792)

GREEN W. C. farmer, Sec. 18, P. O. Trivoli; son of Silas and Sarah Green, natives of Pennsylvania, came to this State in 1835. Mr. G. was born June 10, 1848. Married Miss Lucy L., daughter of James and Sarah Adams, she was born February 18, 1854. They are the parents of one child; and members of the M. E. Church. Own 100 acres of land, seventy-five under good cultivation and worth $3,500. Mr. Green is Republican in politics. Had three brothers in the Union Army, one of which languished eleven months in a rebel prison, and one was mortally wounded while coming home on a furlough. (page 792)

Haney C. farmer, P. O. Harker's Corners. (page 792)

Harding J. farmer, P. O. Summerville. (page 792)

Harper Elizabeth, farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 792)

Hart J. M. farmer, P. O. Summerville. (page 792)

Harony C. farmer, P. O. Pass Ridge. (page 792)

HERRELL D. H. physician and surgeon, res. Smithville, son of Wiley and Sarah (Jones) Herrell, was born in Miami county, Ind., July 16, 1844; was reared on his father's farm, and attended the district school. At the age of seventeen enlisted in the 8th Mo. Infantry, Co. F., and served three years. Mustered out at Baton Rouge, La. After returning from the war he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Scott, of Fulton county, remaining two years. Attended lectures at Rush Medical College, at Chicago. (page 792)

HURFF ISAAC E. farmer, P. O. Trivoli; son of George and Martha Ann (Ewalt) Hurff, was born in Elmwood township, on the 1st day of December, 1842; was bred and educated a farmer. Married Miss Carrie A. Hurlbut, born September 12, 1850, died January 9, 1873, leaving one child, George H., born in Elmwood, February 2, 1871, died August 13, 1874. Mr. Hurff married Miss Lide Cottingham, April 26, 1876. She was the daughter of Rev. Thos. Cottingham and Lydia McNamar; and she was born in Logan township, November 9, 1847. Mr. H. enlisted in the 8th Mo. Inf., Co. E, after eighteen months service was discharged for disability, having his left thigh fractured by a falling limb. (page 792)

Hyle Wm. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 792)

JACOB ALEXANDER (deceased). Was born in Junietta county, Pa., in 1821, and came to Peoria in 1857. Married Miss Mary M. Glasgow, who was born in Ireland, in 1833, and came to the U. S. when but a child. They had a family of twelve children, ten still living. Mr. Jacob was a consistent Christian, and loved and respected by all who knew him. The estate contains 140 acres of land, 130 under good cultivation, value $5,000. (page 792)

Jansen R. farmer, P. O, Smithville. (page 792)

Karnehan Wm. farmer. P. O. Smithville. (page 792)

KELLY RANSOM, farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 792)

Kirry Wm. minister, P. O. Smithville. (page 792)

Kimsey W. F. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 792)

Kleffman J. K. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 792)

Kline B. farmer. P. O. Smithville. (page 792)

Knowles Robt. farmer, P. O. Pass Ridge. (page 792)

Kyle Wm. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 792)

Largent J. M. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 792)

Leslie A. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 792)

Long Milo M. farmer. P. O. Smithville. (page 792)

Lowe J. M. shoemaker, P. O. Smithville. (page 792)

Lucas I. N. druggist, P. O. Smithville. (page 792)

Maurice Geo. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 792)

McAlister E. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 792)

McAlister, James, farmer. P. O. Smithville. (page 792)

McCullough Jas. farmer, P. O. Summerville. (page 792)

McCullough R. G. farmer, P. O. Summerville. (page 792)

McCULLOUGH W. S. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 5, P. O. Trivoli, is the son of John and Martha (Glasgow) McCullough, natives of Ohio. They immigrated to Peoria county in 1846, and located in this township on Sec. 4, where they died. The son, whose name heads this sketch, was born in Adams county, Ohio, Sept. 26, 1835; was eleven years old when the family came to this State, Married Miss Margaret A., daughter of John W. Stewart. She was born in Indiana in 1838. Four children blessed their union; two living: Martha J. and Melvin G. Mr. M. has held several local offices; is at present justice of the peace and president of the Rosefield Fire and Lightning Ins. Co.; has 270 acres of land, 260 elegantly improved, valued at $13,500.(page 792)

McDonald S. J. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 792)

McDonald Wm. farmer, P. O. Pass Ridge. (page 792)

McGee Geo., P. O. Smithville. (page 792)

McILREE A. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 20, P. O. Smithville, son of Archibald and Jane McIlree, was born in Tyrone county, Ireland, in 1810; came to the United States in 1831 , landed in Philadelphia and remained there about twenty-two years, where he followed dyeing; in 1850 came to Peoria county, and soon after married Miss Jane Emans. She was born in York State, and died, leaving two children: Samuel and Jennie, now Mrs. Leslie. Mr. McIlree married Sarah Jane Tolan, born in Perry county, Pa., in 1832, by whom he had two children; one is living, Cleonia, born May 15, 1870. Their homestead comprises 300 acres of land, valued at $15,000, the result of their own labor. He is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, and Mrs. M. of the M. E. Church. (page 792)

MILLER JAMES B. farmer and merchant, Sec. 15, P. O. Smithville, son of Ezra and Nancy M. (Weed) Miller, natives of Ohio. They came to Peoria county in the Spring of 1845, and located in Logan township, where his father died in the Fall of 1856, at the age of 59; mother is living at the age of 70. They raised a family of eight, who lived to adult age; two died in infancy. James B. was born in Preble county, Ohio, April 12, 1830; remained with his parents for some years after coming to the county. Married Nancy A. Smith, Nov. 22, 1855, daughter of Thos. and Martha Smith, natives of Kentucky, who came to the county in 1834. She was born in Hemming county, Ky., May 4, 1833 an is the mother of seven children, viz.: Wm. F, born May 24, 1857; Martha I., born Jan. 27, 1859, died Aug. 17, 1860; James S., born April 20, 1860; Thos. P., born July 12, 1862; Annie B., born Dec. 9, 1864; John G., born Oct. 14, 1870; Ralph M., born April 13,1873. Are members of the United Presbyterian Church of Smithville. Owns 540 acres of land, 350 well improved, valued at $25,000. Mr. M. came to the county a poor boy. A determined will and hard work have been amply rewarded. (page 792-793)

MILLER FULTON, merchant and postmaster, P. O. Smithville. (page 793)

NORVELL T. BOYD, M. D., P. O. Smithville. (page 793)

Norval W. O. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 793)

Norwood F. farmer, P. O. Harker's Corners. (page 793)

Norwood J. A. farmer. P. O. Trivoli. (page 793)

Parr A. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 793)

Parr H. Mrs. P. O. Trivoli. (page 793)

Parr James, farmer, P. O. Harker's Corners. (page 793)

PARR JAMES, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 36, P. O. Smithville, is a son of Thomas and Heiress M. (Eno) Parr, natives of Oswego county, N. Y. The family immigrated to Peoria county in 1831, lived nine years on a rented farm in Richwoods township, and then came to Logan township. Mr. P., Sr., was in the Black Hawk war, and with the money obtained purchased land, where he got his first start. Came to this State with a team, and, owing to the rain and mud, was ten weeks on the way. When he landed in the county he had not a cent in his pocket he could call his own, went to work with a will and secured a valuable estate. James Parr was born in Richwoods township, Peoria county, Ill., on the 25th day of March, 1835. In 1862, he married Miss Harriet M., daughter of Simon Reeve, who immigrated to the county about 1829 or '30. She was born on the place where she now resides, Oct. 25, 1839. Six children compose their family, three of each sex. Owns 120 acres of land, valued at $5,000. (page 793)

Parr Thomas, farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 793)

PARR SAMUEL E. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 21, P. O. Smithville, is the son of Thomas and Heiress (Eno) Parr. Father a native of Ireland, and mother of New York. Immigrated to Peoria county in 1831, located in Richwoods township, and remained there nine years. Thence removed to Logan township, where his father died in 1852; mother still living at the age of seventy-two, Mr. Parr, the youngest of the children, was born in this county, Oct. 13, 1845, and was bred as a farmer, receiving such schooling as the district schools afforded. April 23, 1868, he married Miss Emma J., daughter of Benjamin Tamplin, of Peoria, where she was born March 2, 1844. They have had four children, two living—Ida M. and George A. They belong to the Presbyterian Church at Salem. Owns 200 acres of land, 120 acres under good improvement, valued at $8,000. (page 793)

PATERIDGE HIRAM W. hotel keeper, P. O. Smithville, son of Josiah and Pruella Pateridge, natives of York State, was born in Cayuga county, N. Y., Feb. 19, 1806, and was reared to the blacksmith trade. In 1831, he married Miss Emily, daughter of Tyler Stevens, who was born in Cayuga county, N. Y., Jan. 26, 1815. They have had thirteen children, only three of whom are living — James, Quail and Josiah. Mr. P. is a member of the Christian Union, and Mrs. P. of the U. P. Church. After coming to this county, he followed farming for a number of years, and had charge of the almshouse for ten years. Mr. P. has been a hard working man, and by his energies has accumulated a fine property. Has 140 acres of land, near Smithville, under good improvement, valued at $5,000. His grandfather, Seth Higley, was in the war of the revolution, and his father, in the war of 1812, went into the battle at Sackett's harbor, and is supposed to have been killed.  (page 793)

Partridge Jas. postman, P. O. Smithville. (page 793)

PARTRIDGE Q. H. farmer, Sec. 27, P. O. Smithville. (page 793)

PATTERSON JAMES H. farmer, Sec. 29, P. O. Smithville, was born in Alabama, on the 16th day of April, 1815. Immigrated from there to Ohio with his parents when nine years old. Married Miss Isabella M. Brooks in 1838. She was born March 10, 1818, in Pa. They are the parents of eleven children, six of whom are living — Samuel W., born July 13, 1843, Sarah E., born March 30, 1846, Martha E., born Jan. 27, 1848, Isabella A., born April 21, 1854, Mary L. born July 31, 1858, Edgar M., born Dec. 3, 1860. Five deceased — Wm. H., who was killed at the battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862, Elizabeth, died Sept, 27, 1869, Alexander Orr, died Feb. 23, 1865, two died in infancy. While in Ohio Mr. P. pursued the carpenter trade and farming, and in 1846 came to Peoria county, settling in Logan township, where he has devoted his attention exclusively to farming. Owns 200 acres of land, valued at $8,000. Is a member of the Salem Presbyterian Church, of which he is an elder. Has held several local offices. (page 793)

Patterson Samuel, farmer. P. O. Smithville. (page 793)

Pattern J. B. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 793)

Patton N. C. farmer, P. O. Summerville. (page 793)

PATTON THOMAS E. farmer and stock grower, Sec. 13, P. O. Smithville, is the son of Thomas Patton and Jane Glasgow, natives of Va., where they were married, and immigrated to Adams county, Ohio, and there on a farm their family of nine children grew to be men and women. Thomas was born in Adams county, Ohio on the 14th day of August, 1822, and received the benefit of the district school. He married Miss Martha A., daughter of Robert and Phoebe Finley, natives of Va., where Mrs. P. was born on the 22d day of Jan., 1823. Their union resulted in twelve children, seven still living, six boys and one girl — Robert M., born June 27, 1845, Hadasseh, born Sept. 15, 1846 (infant child died), Thos. C., born March 14, 1850, died May 2, 1868, Wm. A., born Jan. 22, 1852, John T., born April 4, 1854, James R., born Feb. 1, 1856, died Jan. 26, 1858, Rowland T., born Nov. 8, 1857, died Sept., 1863, Martin L., born Nov. 14, 1859, died Aug. 29, 1860, Glasgow E., born Aug. 14, 1861, Elijah M., born Oct. 22, 1863, Ralph A., born Jan. 12, 1867. Members of the U. P. Church.. Own 320 acres of land, well improved, valued at $20,000. In the Spring of 1847 came to the county and rented for two years, and in the Fall of 1849 purchased the land where he now resides. (page 793-794)

Patton T. E. farmer, P. O. Smithville.  (page 794)

Patton Samuel S. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 794)

PINKERTON ELIZA Mrs. farmer, Sec. 10, P. O. Summerville. (page 794)

Pinkerton J. A. farmer, P. O. Summerville. (page 794)

Pinkerton J. P. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 794)

Pinkerton L. W. Mrs. postmaster, P. O. Summerville. (page 794)

Potter E. E. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 794)

RESINGER JOHN, blacksmith and farmer, Sec. 32, P. O. Smithville. (page 794)

RICHARDSON JAMES, farmer and stockraiser, Sec. 16, P. O. Smithville; is the son of Henry and Martha (McCibben) Richardson, mother native of Kentucky and father of Virginia. They emigrated from Highland county, Ohio, in 1843, and located in Elmwood township, where they lived until their death. James was born in Highland county, Ohio, August 8, 1819; was bred and educated a farmer, with limited school opportunities. Married Miss Mary, daughter of Andrew and Abigal Hart, born December 4, 1821. She died August 18, 1849, leaving five children — Martha J., born January 7, 1842 (and died April, 1879); William M., born Feb. 8,1843; Abbie E., born Nov. 4. 1844; Mollie M., born Oct. 2, 1846; Jas, F., born Jan. 31, 1849. Mr. R. married Miss Nancy Parr, June 27, 1850. She was born in county Cavan, Ireland, Feb. 10, 1828. She died May 17, 1871. They had ten children, six living— Margaret, born Feb. 20, 1851, and died Aug. 20, 1851; Carrie, born January 14, 1853; Alice, born August 12, 1855; Angle, born September 3, 1857; Henry G., born Nov. 1, 1859, died April 19, 1860; John A. born April 11, 1861; Lou E., born March 11, 1864; Myrtle, born Oct. 22, 1866; Nannie, born June 30, 1869, died March 5, 1877. One died in infancy. Mr. R. came to the county in 1839, purchased land and then returned to Ohio and remained two years, and in 1841 brought his family to the county and has resided in the township since. Has 220 acres of land under good cultivation, valued at $12,000. Had one son in the 86th I. V. I. (page 794)

Runkle J. J. farmer, P. O. Summerville. (page 794)

Saunders Jacob, farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 794)

SHEPHERD NELSON, farmer and stockraiser, Sec. 3, P. O. Smithville. (page 794)

SMITH B. D. farmer, Sec. 17, P. O. Trivoli. (page 794)

Smith J. W. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 794)

Smith Jno. W. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 794)

SMITH R. L. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 23, P. O. Smithville. (page 794)

Smith Thos. C. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 794)

SMITH WM. HUSTON (deceased), farmer, Sec. 25, P. O. Smithville. Was born in Flemming county, Ky., on the 6th of February, 1816. In 1835 came to Fulton county, Ill., with his parents, and followed farming for two years and then came to Peoria county. Married Miss Nancy White, daughter of Isle White. She was born on the 18th day of December, 1821. They were the parents of seven children, five boys and two girls. He was a consistent member of the United Presbyterian Church. Held several local offices in the township. He died in December, 1859.  (page 794)

SOUDER JACOB, farmer, P. O. Smithville Sec 29. Son of William and Nancy (Adams) Souder, natives of Pa., was born in Cumberland Co., Aug. 6, 1827. Was apprenticed to the carpenter trade, which he followed for twenty-five years. In 1864, came to Logan township. Married Miss Elizabeth, the daughter of Jesse Matthews of Perry Co., Pa. She was born in the same county Feb. 6, 1828. There were ten children, four girls and two boys living. Has 266 acres of land, 240 improved, valued at $11,000. Three younger brothers were in the Union army, one of which was in three years, re-inlisted and was taken prisoner, and died in Andersonville prison. (page 794)

Stanley I. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 794)

Stauffer John, farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 794)

Stewart Edward, farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 794)

STEWART JOHN, farmer, P. O. Smithville, Sec. 29. Son of Wilson and Mary (Mitchell) Stewart, natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Stewart was born in Highland Co., Ohio, March 21, 1817. Was reared to the trade of a saddler. In 1844 came overland with teams, making the trip in about two weeks, and located on the place where he now resides. Married Miss Hannah M,, daughter of John and Nancy Turbett. She was born in Ohio, March 3, 1829. Four children blessed their union, two boys and one girl living. Mrs. S. died Dec. 4, 1862. Mrs. S. was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, and greatly loved and respected. Mr. S. has held several local offices in the township. Owns eighty acres of land well improved and valued at $4,000. (page 794)

Stewart J. M. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 794)

Stewart Mary farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 794)

Stewart Wm. D. farmer, P. O. Smithville.  (page 794)

Stimeling Michael, farmer, P. O. Pass Ridge. (page 794)

STRATTON WILLIAM (deceased), late res. Sec. 6, P. O. Smithville. Was born in county Kerry, Ireland, on the 25th day of March, 1788, and immigrated to the United States on the 15th day of Oct. 1816, landed in New York and followed the dairy business there for several years. Married Sarah, daughter of Joseph Clayton of New York city, where she was born Dec. 2, 1805. Came to Peoria Co., Ill., in 1837, and located in Logan township, where he remained until his death which occurred on the 29th day of Feb. 1880, at the age of ninety-one years, eleven months and six days. Mr. S. lived an upright life and was honored and respected. They were the parents of eleven children, ten are still living, viz., Mary A., born March 26, 1825, died Feb. 28, 1861; Eliza, born Jan. 13, 1827; William, born April 28, 1829; James, born Nov. 3, 1833; Richard, born Dec. 30, 1835; Thomas, born Feb. 7, 1838; Sarah, born Sept. 21, 1840; Jane born July 18, 1841; Emeline, born June 12, 1843; Clara born May 5, 1845; Joseph, born March 7, 1850. Mr. S, left an estate of 280 acres of land. Valued at $15,000. (page 795)

TAMPLIN JOHN W. blacksmith, P. O. Smithville. Is the son of Benjamin Tamplin and Marinda Woodruff, who immigrated to this county in 1836-37, and located in Peoria when it was a small village, and followed the cooper trade for a number of years. There John W. was born, on the 22d of February, 1852, and when fifteen years old commenced to learn the blacksmith trade, which he followed in the city until 1874, then came to Smithville, and still continues in the same business. Married Miss Jennie, daughter of Robert Crawford. She was born in Springfield, Sangamon county, Ill., in 1854. Have one child, Effie, born Sept. 15, 1878. (page 795)

Tamplin J. blacksmith, P. O. Smithville. (page 795)

TIPTON F. M. U. S. gauger, P. O. Smithville. (page 795)

TURBETT JAMES A. farmer and stockraiser, Sec. 26, P. O. Smithville. Is a son of John and Nancy (Batey) Turbett, natives of Pennsylvania. Came to Illinois in 1840, and located in Logan township, when James A. was six years old. He was born in Fayette county, O., May 31, 1834. Was reared and educated a farmer. Married Nancy, daughter of Andrew Parr, She was born April 25, 1838. Five children are the result of their marriage, two of whom are living. Owns 335 acres of land, 260 acres under good cultivation, valued at $20,000. Mr. T. was a poor boy, and made his start working by the month. (page 795)

Turbett J. B. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 795)

Turbett W. S. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 795)

Tuttle A. O. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. (page 795)

VANARSDALL JOHN, farmer, Sec. 3, P. O. Summerville. Is the son of Isaac and Nancy (Young) Vanarsdall. Natives of Maryland. Came to this county in 1835, and located in Rosefield township. There were five children in his family, of whom Mr. V. was the second son, and was born in Washington county, Md., on the 29th day of June, 1814. Farming has been his occupation through life. Married Elizabeth, daughter of Ayliff and Margaret Shepard, born in Green county, Pa., Nov. 24, 1822. They had five children, two still living: Margaret A., now Mrs. Harrison Reed; Mattie, now Mrs. Ephraim Yinger. Had one son in the 77th I. V. I., Co. C., who died at Memphis. Homestead embraces 200 acres of land, 150 under good cultivation, and valued at $10,000. Mr. V. made rails the first year after coming to the county for fifty cents per hundred, and the following Winter paid $14 for a barrel of flour. Mr. and Mrs. V. are members of the M. E. Church. (page 795)

Wasson G., P. O. Smithville. (page 795)

West James, farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 795)

WEST JOSEPH, farmer, Sec. 23, P. O. Smithville. (page 795)

West Wm. farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 795)

WHITE J. G. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 23, P. O. Smithville. (page 795)

Whitlow J. A. farmer. P. O. Pass Ridge. (page 795)

WHITLOW W. W. farmer, Sec. 31, P. O. Pass Ridge. Son of William and Ann Whitlow, nee Wright, who came to Illinois in 1832, and located in Vermillion county, and later removed to Peoria county, where the subject of this sketch was born, Dec. 7, 1843. Was reared on a farm and enjoyed only moderate school advantages. Married Miss Priscilla J. Franks, who was born in this county in 1853. Their family consists of three children, two boys and a girl. Mr. W. enlisted in the 32d I. V. I. Co. I, Col. John Logan, was in the service three years and ten months, and was at the engagements of Shiloh, Bentonville, S. C., Champion Hills, the siege and capture of Vicksburg, march to the sea and Jonesboro'. Was in sixteen general engagements. While in the service received two wounds, one in the hand and one on the top of the head, just grazing the scalp. Has 240 acres of land, valued at $7,000. (page 795)

WILEY JOHN P. farmer, Sec. 3, P. O. Summerville. Son of Samuel and Sarah (McCullough) Wiley, natives of Ohio, who immigrated to Peoria county in 1852, and located in Logan township on the section where John now resides. Father died Feb., 1877; mother still living. Mr. W. was born in Miami county, Ohio, on the 22d day of Sept., 1835, and was reared and educated a farmer. Married Miss Mary E., daughter of John Runkle, a native of New York State. She was born in Peoria county in 1839. Has eighty-eight and a half acres of land, all under good cultivation, valued at $4,500. Are members of the U. P. Church. He enlisted in the 77th regiment I. V. I. Co. C, in 1862, and served three years. Was at the siege and capture of Vicksburg, Arkansas Post, and also on the Red River Expedition, etc. Mustered out at Mobile, Ala. (pages 795-796)

Wiley Wm. farmer, P. O. Summerville. (page 796)

Wonder Gideon, farmer, P. O. Smithville. (page 796)