AD WARREN TOWNSHIP. DWARDS R. farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Aikens E. farmer; P. O. Warren. AVERY HENRY M. Warren. Baker Joseph, teaming; Warren. Barnes A. T. tailor; Warren. Barnard A. T. farmer; P. O. Warren. Barry Patrick. BARTON MAJOR, Warren, whose portrait appears in this work, was born in Rochester, N. Y., Aug. 13, 1822. At the age of five his parents moved to Sandy Creek, west of Rochester, remaining there three years, when they removed to near "Daw's Corners," four miles north of Batavia, N. Y. In the year 1832 they again moved to near North East, Erie Co., Pa., where his father died. The subject of this sketch in the year 1839 went to Watertown, Canada, and was engaged for three years as a millwright. In 1842 he went to Lockport, N. Y., and carried on the grocery business until he moved to Chicago, in 1845, where he followed the auction business. In the Spring of 1849, a freshet having carried off all the bridges there, Mr. Barton started a ferry across the river where the Lake Street Bridge now stands. The city soon purchased the ferry, when Mr. Barton went to Rockford, and was proprietor of a hack line between that city and Elgin, then the terminus of the Chicago & Galena Union R. R. He followed up the terminus of the railroad and settled at Warren, in the livery business, in the year 1853, where he has since remained for a quarter of a century. In 1873 he built the well-known and popular hotel, the "Barton House," of which he still remains proprietor. As a public spirited citizen, he has always been ready to help any enterprise that would benefit Warren. It is to the enterprise and energy of such men that this Western country owes its advancement and prosperity. He married Harriet A. Stowell, in Warren, Sept. 5, 1859. She was born in Paris, Me., May 16, 1832. They had six children; three dead, Jessie and Bessie (twins) and Belle; three living: Lola B., Josephine S. and Major Arthur. Bayne Chas. student; Warren. Bayne Jas. Justice of the Peace; Warren. Bayne R. J. clerk freight office I. C. R. R.; Warren. Bedell Seth, grocer; Warren. Bedford J. W. retired; Warren. Benson W. S. station agt. I. C. R. R.; Warren. Black Perry, farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Warren. BOOTHBY N. Manufacturer of Inlaid Floors; Warren, Ill.; born in Ohio, Sept., 1832; came to this Co. in 1858; Republican and Liberal. Boothby O. mechanic; Warren. BRINK ABRAM L. Bakery and Confectionery; Warren; was born in Marathon, Cortlaud Co., N. Y., Jan. 23, 1829; came to this Co. in 1852; Republican and Episcopal preferred; has held the office of Town Clerk, and a member of the Town Board; married Rocklette P. Knapp in 1853; she was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y.; she died Aug. 12, 1869; present wife was Catherine Williams; born in Wales, May 15, 1837; married Nov. 22, 1870; have four children: Earl C. and Henry Jay by first marriage; Chester A. and Messena by present marriage. Brown H. V. farmer; P. O. Warren. Buckley John, farm; Sec. 27; P. O. Warren. Buckman A. F. physician; Warren. Burch Senica. Burd George, laborer; Warren. Burk William, laborer; Warren. BURNETT ALEX. Miner; Warren; born in Franklin Co., N., Y., Oct. 15, 1810; Democratic and Liberal: Mr. Burnett was the first settler in the Town of Warren; laid out the town, and built the first house; built the Burnett House in 1854; Alex. Burnett came to this Co. in July, 1839, and first settled near what was known as "Cowers Mound," on Apple River; he was one of the first Trustees (for two years) of Warren after township organization, serving one year as President of the Board; he held office of Constable from 1857 to 1860, also Deputy Sheriff; some time in year 1850 he went to Minn. and spent two years building a saw mill 100 miles north of St. Paul; also built one in St. Paul; then returned to Warren; was captain of Company H., 96th I. V. I.; served one year; married Sarah A. Barlow, born in Florence, N. Y., March 24, 1841; have four children living: Warren, Phidelia, Nellie and Walter. Buser S. L. artist; Warren. BUTLER SELENUS J. Livery man and dealer in Agricultural Implements; Warren; born in Trumbull Co., O., Aug. 5, 1837; came to this Co. in 1876; has lived in the adjoining Co. since 1845; Republican and Methodist; married Frances Galvin Aug. 5, 1857; she was born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, May 20, 1838; she died July 11, 1875; present wife was Martha E. Lewis, born April 2, 1847, in Smithfield, Penn.; married Feb. 29, 1876; have two children, E. Grace, born Oct. 30, 1863; S. Erwin, Oct. 20, 1870. ALDWELL W. S. physician and surgeon; Warren. CALD Campbell Chas. traveling agent; Warren. CAMPBELL GEO. Farmer; Sec. 36. P. O. Warren; born in Ireland in 1803; came to this Co. in 1848; Republican and Methodist; owns 40 acres of land; married Elizabeth Montgomery in 1830; they have five children living, Eliza Jane, Robert, Henry, W., George, Maxwell, Scott, Sarah Ann; lost two. Campbell M. S. Sec. 6; P. O. Warren. Capron W. W. express agent; Warren. Clendenning Jonathan, retired; Warren. Coppernoll N. retired farmer; Warren. COWEN MRS. HARRIET, Warren, Ill.; was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., in 1821; came West in 1844; was married to Luther H. Cowen Nov. 13, 1847; have three children living. Maj. Luther H. Cowen, the subject of this sketch, was born in Clay Co., Ill., March 11, 1822; he resided the most of his life in this Co.: his parents settling in Galena in 1828; in his youth he evinced a strong desire for mental culture, and intellectual pursuits; notwithstanding the disadvantages for ed ucation incident to a new country, he succeeded, by his own efforts, in acquiring a liberal education,and particularly succeeded in the science of mathematics, and was skilled as a surveyor; modest and unassuming in his manner, he continued the pursuits of a private citizen, mostly engaged in farming, until the Fall of 1859, when he was nominated for the office of Co. Surveyor and was elected by a large majority, which office he held until he went in the army; he volunteered as a private soldier in Aug., 1861; was elected Capt. of Co. B, 45th Regt. I. V. I.; he distinguished himself at the battle of Fort Donelson by his cool and daring courage under the hottest fire during that terrible battle; he was in some other battles prior to his Regt. being ordered to Vicksburg, where he always exhibited the greatest skill and courage; he was promoted to the office of Major, for meritorious conduct on the battle-field, which office he held during the time that his Regt. was attached to Gen. Grant's department; he was engaged in a succession of battles fought near Vicksburg, up to the 22d of May, when he fell at the head of his Regt., bravely leading his men against the fortifications of the enemy in the face of a murderous fire; thus feil a noble and brave man in the discharge of his duty to his country; what higher tribute can be paid him? what greater eulogy can be pronounced, or worldly honors conferred upon him-he died in defense of his country. Cowan R. V. constable; Warren. Crandall S. butter and egg dealer; Warren. CROPPER W.H, Stock Dealer; Warren; was born in Nottinghamshire, Eng., in 1831; came to this country in 1851 and settled in N. Y., where he remained one Summer; from there he went to Milwaukee, in which place he followed the business of milling for a number of years; married Miss M. Helena Gilden, in Iowa Co., Wis., in 1857; she was born in Lincolnshire, Eng., in 1841; they moved to this Co. in 1870, and it has since been their home; their children are: Eliza, born in 1858; Ann, in 1861; W. H., in 1864; Gracie, in 1870; Mr. Cropper has been engaged in stock dealing 15 years. CRUMMER DR. BENJ. F. Warren: son of James Crummer; was born at Elizabeth, Sept. 18, 1848; was educated at Michigan University, and graduated from the medical department in 1869; also graduated from University of New York City, in 1875; practiced medicine at Elizabeth from 1869 to 1876, when he removed to Warren; married May Louise Donkersley, of Rockford, in 1871. Warren. Crummer Jos., Meth. clergyman; Cummings Alex. S. 21; P. O. Apple River. Cummings M. laborer: Warren. Cunningham A. miller; S. 33; P. O. Warren. Cutiss G. W. retired; Warren. ALRYMPLE S. L. traveling man; War Deren. Dawson Frank W. Dawson J. C. farmer; P.IO. Warren. Delong R. R. retired; Warren. De Long W. C. hardware dealer; Warren. Dersham John, retired; Warren. Dick A. C. carpenter; Warren. Dick Byron, brakeman; Warren. Dobler A. harness mkr. and dealer; Warren. Dobler J. F. H. retired; Warren. Dobler L. F. Sec. 25; P. O. Warren. DOBLER PETER H. Retired; War. ren; born in Lycoming Co., Pa., Feb. 19, 1823; came to this Co. in 1857; Republican and a member of the M. E. Church; has held the office of Town Trustee for several terms; Mr. Dobler has been engaged in milling, grain and general merchandising; also has followed farming; married Rebecca Follmer in 1847; she was born in Lycoming Co., Pa., Dec. 11, 1824; she died Nov. 7, 1866; his present wife was Harriet Young, born in Warren, Knox Co., Maine, Jan. 18, 1826; married in Oct. 1867; have four children: Jonathan A. Lewis F., Mary and Charles W. Donkersley Jay H. hotel clerk; Warren. Dodd Chas. laborer; Warren. Dugan Wm. laborer; Sec. 21; P. O. Warren. Duncan Frederic, sexton; Warren. Easton B. F. laborer; Warren. Eastman Amos, retired farmer; Warren. Eckman D. lab.; S. 33; P. O. Apple River. Eckman T. laborer; S.33; P.O. Apple River. EDWARDS MRS. MARY, Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Warren; born in Cornwall, Eng., Jan. 31, 1827; came to this Co. in 1849; have four children: Anna, now living in England, Mary, William and Alice Jane. Richard Edwards, father-inlaw of Mrs. Edwards, and now residing with her, was born in Cornwall, England, Jan. 14, 1788; came to this Co. in 1842; Republican and Methodist. Edwards R. retired; Warren. Elston G. farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Warren. Emery David P. agent of Jo Daviess co-operative association; Warren. Emry Wm. farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Warren. FANNIN A. postmaster; Warren. Farnham L. F. farm; Sec. 25; P.O. Warren. Foley John, laborer; Warren. Foss H. W. dealer in agr. imp.; Warren. ALE W. L. lumberman; Warren. GALE V GANN HERST C. Editor and Proprietor of Warren Sentinel; born in Lycoming Co., Pa., Jan.25, 1844; came to this Co. in 1854; Republican; Free Will Baptist preferred; was in Co. M, 11th Regt. I.V.C.; served 8 months; married Sada E. Haynes Nov. 5, 1868; she was born in Rushford, Alleghany Co., N. Y., April 20, 1849; have three children living, Herst C., born Aug. 11, 1871, Louis R., Nov. 14, 1873, Libbie Ella, Jan. 15, 1875; lost two. Gardner John, mason; Warren. Gardner Thomas, farmer; P. O. Warren. Gates W. H. laborer; Warren. Gower D. E. Geeting W. H. fruit and confectionery store; Warren. Warren. Giles C. L. Justice of the Peace; Glover Milton, laborer; Warren. Godding H. W. renter; P. O. Warren. Godding Luther, laborer; Warren. Godding M. laborer; Warren. Greenbough E. laborer; Warren. GREGORY CHARLTON M. Co. Treasurer; Warren; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., Jan. 21, 1838; came to this Co. in 1867; Republican and Liberal; Mr. Gregory is Superintendent of the North America & Ophir Silver Mining Co., of Wyoming Territory; is an experienced miner, having been in Nevada four years; married Julia Surprise, born in Lockport, N. Y., Sept. 4, 1850; married Oct. 24, 1867; have three children: Charlton L., Myron S. and Francis W. HARPER V. laborer; Sec. 33; P. O. Ap ple River. Hart D. W. carpenter; Warren. Hawks John, laborer; Warren. Hawk Samuel, laborer; Warren. Hawk Wm. laborer; Warren. HAWLEY ROBERT, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Warren; was born in Lafayette Co., Wis., Nov. 26, 1829, and was engaged in farming and stock raising; he was one of the Board of Supervisors and Assessor; in the Spring of 1877 he moved to Warren and resides upon a farm of 300 acres, still owning his farm of 240 acres in Lafayette Co.; he married Theresa E. Way in Freeport, Ill., Oct. 20, 1854; she was born in Lewis Co., N. Y., Oct., 1832; they had five children, two dead, Stella and Alice; three now living: Elsie B., Dillie I., and May E.; Mr. H. is now largely engaged in buying and shipping stock; his father, Aaron Hawley, with five others, was waylaid by Indians during the Black Hawk War, while on their way home to Lafayette Co. from Sangamon Co., where they had been to purchase cattle, and only two of them escaped, Mr. Hawley's body was never found; his horse was afterward seen in the possession of Black Hawk, and ridden by that Indian Chief. Hazen M. Hewett Andrew, carpenter; Warren. Hicks J. W. farmer; P. O. Warren. Hicks Peter W. Sec. 36; P. O. Warren. Hinckly Lewis. Hoefer Wm. grocery and provision store; Warren. HODSON THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Apple River; born in England, Jan. 28, 1848; Ind. Republican,and Meth.; has held the offices of School Director and Path Master; was in the 15th Regt. I. V. I., Co. E; served two years; was in Andersonville prison 7 months; captured at the battle of Kenesaw Mountain; married Alice Wright; she was born in Wis., May, 1848; married 17th of March, 1869; have two children: Henry Rollin and Sadie Bell. Holland John, laborer; Warren. House Peter, laborer; Warren. HUETT GEORGE, Renter; Sec. 32; INMAN HENRY, mason; Warren. Isabelle J. T. laborer; Warren. JACKSON LEBRON, laborer; Warren. Jefferson Thomas, laborer; Warren. Jones A. M. real estate dealer; Warren. KEELER JOHN, carpenter; Warren. Kellam Cuthbert, farmer; P. O. Warren. Kellam L. M. baggage master, I. C. R. R.; Warren. Kellogg O. laborer; Warren. Kenney James, farmer; P. O. Apple River. Kessler L. E. druggist; Warren. Kevern Samuel. King Frank W. laborer; Warren. Kirkendall John, laborer; Warren. Lane John, farmer; P. O. Warren. Lovin Stephen B. harness maker; Warren. Long F. D. renter, Sec. 26; P. O. Warren. Lynch James, laborer; Warren. MCCARTY P. Sec. 28; P.O. Apple River. McCauley John, farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Warren. McCauley Sam'l, Sec. 21; P.O. Apple River. McJairssey Rob't, Sec. 22; P. O. Warren. Marsh John, retired; Warren. Martin Kent, laborer; Warren. Martgall Daniel, teamster; Warren. Matthews L. B. coal and cement dlr.; Warren. Matthews W. C. retired; Warren. Mears John, laborer; Warren. Menzemer Geo. farmer; P. O. Warren. Menzemer W. farmer; P. O. Warren. Mills H. S. sewing machine agent; Warren. Miller A. fruit and candy store; Warren. Miller Geo. W. clerk; Warren. |