SCALES MOUND
TOWNSHIP
Biographical
Directory
From “The
History of Jo Daviess County Illinois”
by H. F. Kett
& Co.; Chicago, Illinois; 1878
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Adams, James Addison -
contractor and builder; Scales Mound. Born in Wood County, Ohio April 11, 1845.
Came to this County in 1861. Enlisted in Co. B, 45th Regiment
Illinois Volunteer Infantry in August same year. Participated in all their
scouts and marches, and in all the battles in which the regiment was engaged,
including Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Jackson, Champion Hill and Vicksburg;
mustered out at Atlanta, Georgia Oct. 20, 1864.. Was married April 14, 1873 to
Diana Allen. She was born in Canada in 1844. They had one child, Mary Augusta,
born Feb. 22, 1874, died May 27, 1875. Mrs. A. died June 12, 1875. Mr. A. has
followed the same business here for 12 years. Attends the M. E. Church;
Republican.
Allen, James, Sr. - Scales
Mound. Born in Caithness, Scotland in 1802. His father, John Allen, and mother
(maiden name Janet Sanderson) were both natives of the same county; also their
forefathers. He superintended a large farm while renting one of his own.
Married Diana Williamson in 1825-a noble woman. Came to Canada in 1842; moved
into the woods of Melbourne without a dollar. The children were then John,
Euphemia, George, James, Janet and Mary, aged respectively, 16, 14, 11, 9, 7
and 5. Their first child, William, born in 1827, died at the age of 5 years;
another son, William, died on the Gulf of St. Lawrence, buried in Quebec, age
18 months. Diana, Margaret and William were born in Canada in 1843, 1845 and
1847. He followed his sons here in 1868. Euphemia and Janet are married and
living in Canada. Mary and Margaret died there in 1864. George, a business man
of this place, was buried here in 1863. Diana, wife of J. A. Adams of this
place, died in 1875. Hale, honest and contented, give this memorandum to their
children; no enemies to punish, no debts to pay, only gratitude to god.
Allen, James - merchant;
Scales Mound. Born in Caithness, Scotland May 23, 1831. Came with his father’s
family to Melbourne, Canada in 1842. Came here in 1855, poor, honest but
healthy, qualities inherited from his parents, now living here, near 75 years
old. Married Elizabeth C. Phillips April 1871, who died in February 1872
leaving a little girl named after her mother, Elizabeth Caroline. In November
1874 married Isabella Phillips, who has a son William, the perfection of health
and comeliness. In connection with his store, Mr. A. runs a grain house and farm;
is agent for the Express Company. Has worked at anything honorable that
presented itself. Hopes if he dies poor, to die honorable.
Allen J, - clerk and
salesman; Scales Mound.
Allen, Wm. - works in
brother’s store; Scales Mound.
Allen, Joseph - laborer;
Sec. 15; White Oak Springs, Wisconsin.
Allinson, James - farmer;
Sec. 19; P. O. Scales Mound.
Allinson, Joseph - farmer;
Sec. 19; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in this farm July 10, 1850. Owns about 40
acres of land. Married Isabel Brown Jan. 5, 1875. She was born at New Diggings,
Wisconsin Aug. 27, 1852. They have one child, Martha E., born March 16, 1876.
Mr. Allenson’s father, Robert, came to this farm in 1849, where he remained
until the time of his death, July 23, 1877, aged 73; left 196 acres of land;
his widow is 67 years of age and resides on the home farm with Joseph, as also
do her son and daughter, James and Hannah. Republican.
Allinson, Thomas R. -
farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Shullsburg, Wisconsin Feb. 20,
1843. Came to this County in 1849. Owns 50 acres of land. Married Ruth G.
Robinson Aug. 21, 1869. She was born in Galena March 11, 1844. They have four
children living: Estella E., born April 7, 1870; Ezra C., Aug. 20, 1871;
Florence A., Oct. 30, 1872; and Evaline, Feb. 11, 1877; lost one infant. Mr. A.
is serving his second term as Collector. He met with a terrible accident in
1859; was on the horse power driving for a threshing machine, when his foot
slipped and, falling, his leg was caught in the wheel and cut off entirely
between the ankle and knee. Was entirely disabled for quite a while; is now
able to get around pretty well with the aid of an artificial limb. They are
members of the M. E. Church; Republican.
Annis, John F. - mail
carrier from Scales Mound to Shullsburg, Wisconsin.
Anschuetz, Geo. E. - farmer;
P. O. Scales Mound.
Arbour, L. D. - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Atkinson, Wm. - renter; Sec.
28; P. O. Scales Mound.
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Bastian, George - wagon
maker; Sec. 35; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Galena May 27, 1853. When 14 years
of age he went to work in the Galena Woolen Mills; worked one year. Afterward
worked on one of the weekly papers of that place. Learned wagon making with C.
Bench, Galena. Married Kate Webber Feb. 1, 1877. She was born in Galena June
22, 1855. Has been in business for himself since July 1876. They are members of
the German Catholic Church.
Beldon, Oregon - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Bell, J. - farmer; Sec. 22;
P. O. Scales Mound.
Bell, J. - with father; Sec.
22; P. O. Scales Mound.
Berryman, Charles - farmer;
Sec. 33; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Cornwall, England in 1816. Married Mary
Roberts May 31, 1841. She was born in same county in 1822. They came to the U.
S. in 1842. Settled near Hazel Green, Wisconsin; lived there until 1850, when
they came to this farm. Owns 330 acres land. Have twelve children: William H.,
Mary G., Charles W., Caroline R., Elizabeth J., James, John, Stephen R., Sarah
E., Martha J., Hester A. and Julia F. Attend the M. E. Church. Mr. B. has been
class leader for 25 years. Republican.
Berryman, James - farmer;
Sec. 34; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in this town Oct. 17, 1850. Lived here all
his life except for two winters spent in school at Galena. Was married Nov. 25,
1873 to Maggie J. Annette. She was born in East Galena March 5, 1853. Was for
three years previous to marriage engaged in teaching in East Galena. They have
two children, Wilbur F. and Annie. Owns 181 acres of land. Are members of the
M. E. Church. Republican.
Berryman, John - Sec. 32; P.
O. Scales Mound.
Berryman, S. R. - Sec. 32;
P. O. Scales Mound.
Bower, John - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Bowden, Wm. - farmer; Sec.
--; P. O. Scales Mound.
Boyle, Patrick - section
boss, Illinois Central Rail Road; Scales Mound. Born in County Tyrone, Ireland
in 1830. Came to the U. S. in 1846. Lived in New York till 1851, then came to
Jo Daviess County, Illinois, where he has ever since been employed by the I. C.
R. R., the last 18 years as section boss. Owns 40 acres land. Was married in
1852 to Alice Boyle. She was born in County Louth, Ireland in 1837. They have
nine children living: Lizzie, Ona, Con, May, Isabella, Alice, Patrick, Daly and
John; lost one, Charles, died December 1876. Are members of the Catholic
Church.
Bray, Jas. - laborer; Sec.
20; P. O. Scales Mound.
Breed, N. G. - laborer; Sec.
28; P. O. Scales Mound.
Briten, John - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Brown, C. - laborer; Sec.
22; P. O. Scales Mound.
Burns, James S. - Agent for
Magoon Estate; Sec. 22; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Ohio March 15, 1815. Came
to this County in 1849. Owns 40 acres of land in East Galena. Married Rebecca
Wright in 1852. She died April 5, 1860. They had two children: William M., born
Jan. 11, 1854 and Zilpha M., April 5, 1859. Mr. B. was Assessor for one year.
They attend the M. E. Church; Democrat.
Bushby, Moses - telegraph
operator, Illinois Central Rail Road; Scales Mound. Born in New Diggings, Wisconsin
Dec. 27, 1845. Lived on farm in Wisconsin till 1871, when he took charge of
this office, where he has been ever since. Married Mary E. Jackson Oct. 25,
1873. She was born in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, Jan. 28, 1854. They have one
child living, Floyd M., born Nov. 6, 1875; lost one, Mabel E., born July 19,
1874, died Jan. 4, 1875. Attend the M. E. Church; Republican.
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Cane, John - renter; Sec.
24; P. O. Scales Mound.
Canse, Geo. - farmer; Sec.
24; P. O. Scales Mound.
Carcy, James - section boss,
Illinois Central Rail Road; Scales Mound.
Carr, James - farmer; Sec.
31; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Ireland Oct. 26, 1846. Came to this country in
1848. Settled in New York City; moved from there to New Diggings, Wisconsin.
Came to this County in 1859, and to this farm in 1867. Owns 280 acres land.
Married Matilda Mullen April 23, 1867. She was born in New Diggings, Wisconsin
Nov. 15, 1849. They have six children: Matilda A., born March 22, 1868; James
R., July 29, 1869; Henry J., March 19, 1871; Harvey, Jan. 26, 1873; Wilbur,
Dec. 13, 1874; and infant son, April 22, 1877. Mr. C. is Road Commissioner,
also School Director. Democrat. They attend the M. E. Church.
Chambers, Lewis K. - farmer;
Sec. 30; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Richland County, Ohio March 1, 1821.
Emigrated to Missouri in 1838; lived there four years then came to this County.
Followed mining until 1847, then bought this farm, and has lived here ever
since except for two years. 1850-51 was in California; crossed the plains in 63
days, which is said to be the quickest trip ever made with team. Owns 240 acres
land. Married Mary Dickerson Oct. 2, 1851. She was born in Springfield,
Illinois March 28, 1834. They have twelve children living: Mary F., John M.,
Susan A., Lewis E., Margaret E., James P., Nancy, Charles Wm., Aaron D., Jessie
C., Robert S., and Milton O.; lost two Sarah L. and Myron A., twin brother to
Milton. Mr. C is School Director and has been for 15 years. Was Road Master
from the time the township was organized until about six years ago. Was intimately
acquainted with Grant and Washburne before they entered upon public life. The
family attend the Methodist Church. Democrat.
Chambers, Wm. H. - farmer;
Sec. 30; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania March 11,
1814. Moved to Richalnd County, Ohio in 1816, from there to Missouri in 1838.
Came to this County in 1841 [when] only two brick houses in Galena. Came to
this farm in 1855. Owns 368 acres land. Married Mary Chambers in 1846. She was
born in the same county in Pennsylvania. Have three children living: Martha A.,
Wm. H. and Jas. D.; lost one son, born March 4, 1847, died March 29, 1873. Was
Justice of the Peace eight years, and School Trustee and Chairman of the Board
twelve years. Mrs. C. died Jan. 20, 1875, aged 65 years. Mr. C. has led the
life of a pioneer in Ohio, Missouri and this County. The daughter is a member
of the M. E. Church; the family attend the same. Democrat.
Chambers, Wm. H., Jr. - Sec.
30; P. O. Scales Mound.
Chambers, Wm. L. - farmer;
Sec. 30; P. O. Scales Mound.
Collins, Ed. S. - farmer;
Sec. 20; P. O. Scales Mound.
Collins, Geo. O. - farmer
and stock raiser; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts May 8, 1812.
Married Miss Margaret M. Newhall Nov. 21, 1839. She was born in Salem,
Massachusetts April 22, 1815. Came to Galena in 1843. Remained there until
1867, when he moved on the farm where he now resides. Owns 300 acres land. Have
three children living: Edward I., S. Theodore, and Horatio N.; lost one
daughter, Penelope, died Aug. 28, 1847. Edward I. Was married Jan. 25, 1877 to
Elizabeth Gratiot, of Gratiot, Wisconsin.
Corrigan, Chas. - shoemaker;
Scales Mound.
Coulson, John - farmer; Sec.
19; P. O. Scales Mound.
Couch, Chas. - proprietor
Union Hotel; Scales Mound. Born in Cornwall, England Feb. 26, 1834. Married
Susan Kneebone May 20, 1854. She was born in same county in 1834. They came to
this County in 1866. Had six children, four living: Emma, Bessie, Ellen and
John. Buried two in England, Richard and Elizabeth. Their mother died in Scales
Mound Dec. 28, 1869. Married again in 1871 to Mary Ann Sullivan. She was born
in Virginia Dec. 25, 1852. Have four children: Mary Jane, Lillie, Frank and
Annie M. For ten years previous to leaving England, Mr. C was driving omnibus
from Truro to Plymouth. On arriving here, he first engaged in farming, followed
it for three years. Since 1869 has been in hotel business in this place. The
family attend the M. E. Church. Bessie remained in England with friends until
August 1877, joining the family here after an absence of 11 years.
Cousin, John - farmer; Sec.
22; P. O. Scales Mound. Born on this farm Oct. 8, 1850. Owns 80 acres of land.
Married Eliza H. Turner Jan. 31, 1871. She was born in New Jersey April 29,
1853. Have two children living: Mary J., born Feb. 21, 1873; and Wm. J., May
15, 1876; lost one, died in infancy. Mr. C. is serving his first term as School
Director. His father came to this farm 30 years ago, died Jan. 28, 1868. Mother
makes her home here, she is 67 years of age. George Turner, Mrs. C.’s father,
also resides with them; her mother died May 11, 1875. Republican.
Cox, John B. - proprietor Temperance
Hotel and dealer in chromos and brackets; Scales Mound. Born in Lincolnshire,
England Aug. 10, 1826. Married Annie Greenfield April 27, 1850. She was born in
Yorkshire, England Feb. 29, 1831. They came to this County in 1853. Owns
property valued at $1,000. Have ten children living: Walter W., Emma E., Annie
M., Lizzie M., Jennie G., Minnie W., Eddie M. P., Charlie W., Bertie and
Harvey; lost two, Willie and Clarence. Mr. C. was School Director six years. Is
now Street Commissioner. The family attend the M. E. Church. Republican.
Cox, Walter - laborer; Sec.
22; P. O. Scales Mound.
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Drink, Henry - laborer; Sec.
22; P. O. Scales Mound.
DeGraff, John N. - farmer;
Sec. 25; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Montgomery County, New York in December
1812. Came to this County in 1836. Built a cabin on this farm; afterwards
built a house and has lived here 41
years. Owns 110 acres land. Married Clarissa M. Phelps Oct. 3, 1839. She was
born in Tolland County, Connecticut Dec. 2, 1815. Have two children living:
John H., now in California; and Lizzie M., living in Scales Mound. Lost five:
William, Theodore, Charles, Natalia and Joel. Mr. DeGraff has been Road and
School Commissioner, Constable and Road Master for a number of years. When he
came West, he crossed Lake Erie by steamer to Detroit; there they hired a wagon
to haul their baggage. They came on foot from there to Chicago. There was not a
house in Scales Mound when he came here; an old fort stood on Charles Mound. He
crossed the plains in 1850 to California; was there one year; returned by way
of the Isthmus. Is the oldest male settler in Scales Mound (living). Has taken
the Galena Gazette regularly since 1838.
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Engler, Henry - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Farmiloe, F. F. - Pastor, M.
E. Church; Scales Mound.
Ferguson, Reuben - miner;
Sec. 22; P. O. Scales Mound.
Fowler, H. M. - physician
and surgeon. Born in Steuben County, New York Nov. 1, 1833. Moved to Cass
County, Michigan in 1845. Was among the first settlers in that county. Lived on
the banks of the Sister Lakes for 23 years. The Pottawattomie Indian boys were
the only playmates he knew for many years; the nearest white neighbor was three
miles off. Worked in the harvest field for 37 ½ cents per day. Married Charity
Arbour of Livingston County, New York in 1856. Moved to Galena, Illinois in
1863. Studied medicine at Ann Arbor Medical College in 1864 and ’65, then moved
to Scales Mound where he has been practicing medicine and surgery ever since.
Has buried three children; has two daughters living: Annie and Julia. Is worth
$3,300. Is a member of the Methodist Church; Republican. Is Postmaster here, a
position he has held for nine years.
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Gard, James - miner; Sec.
22; P. O. Scales Mound.
Glanvill, John - P. O.
Scales Mound.
Glanvill, Seth - farmer;
Sec. 24; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Cornwall, England in 1814. Married
Elizabeth Vincent in 1839. She was born in same town in 1913. Came to this
County in 1846. Lived here since except eight years he spent in California, the
family remaining here. They have five children living: Elizabeth (born in
England), Jonathan, Thomas, Seth and John, born in Vedi Grande; also
granddaughter Henrietta, born in same place; lost two: Elizabeth and Jonathan,
buried in England. Owns 248 acres land, this includes Charles Mound, the
highest point of land in the state. Keeps on hand an average of 40 head of
cattle, 20 of sheep and 50 of hogs. Attends the Methodist Church. Republican.
Glanvill, T. - renter; Sec.
13; P. O. Scales Mound.
Grindey, Mark J. - farmer;
Sec. 36; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in England Dec. 26, 1839. Came to this County
with his father, who, in 1840, settled on the farm they now live on. Owns 310
acres land. Married Margaret J. Phillips June 18, 1873. She was born in this
Township June 16, 1851. They have two children: James F., born March 30, 1874
and John W., Aug. 27, 1877. James Grindey, father of Mark, was an early settler;
lived on this farm over 30 years; now resides in Thompson Township; is 72 years
old. Mr. Mark G. was Road Master one year. They attend the M. E. Church.
Gundry, Wm. - renter; Sec.
--; P. O. Scales Mound.
Gummow, Wm. - farmer; Sec.
24; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Cornwall, England April 11, 1825. Came to this
County in 1855. Owns 150 acres land. Married Eliza Treseden [Treseder?] in 1857.
She was born in Cornwall England in 1829. They have no children. He was an
Assessor one year, Collector two years. Was elected Commissioner of Highways
last spring. Are members of the M. E. Church; Republican.
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Hancock, Edward - farmer;
Sec. 23; P. O. Scales Mound.
Hancock, Jos. - laborer;
Sec. 27; P. O. Scales Mound.
Hancock, Wm. - Sec. 15; P.
O. White Oak Springs, Wisconsin.
Hawkin, A. G. - station
agent, Illinois Central Rail Road; Scales Mound.
Hedberg, Benne - laborer;
Sec. 10; P. O. White Oak Springs, Wisconsin.
Helmsud, Ernest - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Herrington, J. - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Hicks, Thomas - farmer; Sec.
26; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Cornwall, England July 15, 1818. Came to this
County in 1846. Went same year to Lake Superior; worked in copper mines. In 1849
went to California via Cape Horn; stayed two years, then returned. Went to
Australia; returned to this County in 1855. Owns 160 acres land. Married
Phillipe White July 16, 1856. She was born in Cornwall, England Aug. 29, 1835.
They have five children living: Thomas H., Hester A., Phillipe J., Elizabeth A.
and William W.; lost two: Martha L., died March 9, 1872 and Ida May, Oct. 6,
1874. Family all members of the M. E. Church. Republican.
Hoch, George - grain and
lumber dealer; Scales Mound. Born in Baden, Germany in 1833. Came to this
County in 1854. Married Mary A. Hevberger in 1866. She was born in Sweden in
1840. Have four children living: John, George, Laura and Annie; lost one,
Elizabeth in 1873. Mr. H. is serving the fourth year as Town Clerk, third as
School Director. Is also President of the Village Board of Trustees. Handles
annually about $5,000 grain, etc., and $4,000 lumber. Enlisted in 3rd
Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, first call 1861; was in 17 battles; mustered out
at Marietta, Georgia August 1864.
Hocking, John H. -
plasterer; Sec. 33; P. O. Scales Mound.
Hockin, John - Scales Mound.
Howe, John - farmer; Sec.
23; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Cumberland County, England Sept. 5, 1818.
Married Alice Eadington in 1849. She was born in Northumberland County, England
April 28, 1820. Came to U. S. in 1851, and to this farm same year. Owns 111 acres
land here and 160 in Kansas. Mr. H. went to California in 1853; returned in
1855. In 1860 went to Pike’s Peak; returned same year. Was Collector four
years, Assessor same, and School Trustee six years. They went to England in
1867 on a visit, remaining one year. Came back, went to their farm in Kansas;
stayed one year and came back to the old farm, where they have been ever since.
Republican.
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Ingram, Wm. - miner; Vedi
Grand; P. O. White Oak Springs, Wisconsin.
Jenson, Iver - laborer; Sec.
27; P. O. Scales Mound.
Jewell, Alfred, Sr. -
farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Cornwall, England in 1833. Came to
this County in 1847. Owns 145 acres of land. Married Catherine Roberts in 1852.
She was born in England in 1837. Have nine children living: Alfred, Katie,
Lillie M., Frank, Eliza E., Parmelia, Henrietta, William and Arthur H.; three
died in infancy. In 1850 Mr. J. went to California; stayed two years, came
home, remained short time, then went to Australia; spent two years there,
returned via England. Went to British Columbia in 1862, returned same year. Has
since resided here. Family attend the M. E. Church. Republican.
Jewell, A., Jr. - Sec. 34;
P. O. Scales Mound.
Jewell, Edwin - farmer; Sec.
29; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Cornwall, England Jan. 25, 1830. Came to this
County in 1847. Owns 370 acres of land. Married Ann Reed in 1852. She was born
in Devonshire, England Aug. 9, 1834. They have nine children living: Frances,
Edwin, William Alfred, Eliza E., Arthur, James H., Sarah J., John Franklin and
Alfred; lost two: Edwina and Albert. Mr. J. was Supervisor three years, Road
commissioner same, and School Director for fifteen years. He followed mining
for two years after coming to this County. Worked three years in the mines in
California and spent two years dealing in cattle in Australia. Owns a mining
interest in Cornwall, England. Attends the M. E. Church.
Jewell, J. - farmer; Sec.
22; P. O. Scales Mound.
Jewell, Thomas - farmer;
Sec. 22; P. O. Scales Mound.. Born in Cornwall, England April 154, 1815.
Married Elizabeth Rogers in 1835. She was born in Cornwall in 1810. Came to
this County in 1846. Have seven children living: Thos. R., Elizabeth J., Mary,
John, Grace, Priscilla and William; lost one son (died at sea) in 1846 and another in 1847. Mr. J. was Commissioner
of highways three years, Overseer ten years, School Treasurer three years; is
School Director now, a position he has held for 24 years. Mrs. J. died Oct. 22,
1853. Afterward married Grace Jenkins in August 1854. She was born in Cornwall,
England Aug. 23, 1813. Owns 120 acres of land. Belong to the M. E. Church;
Republican.
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Kemp, John - renter; Sec.
35; P. O. Scales Mound.
Kistle, Josiah - farmer; P.
O. Scales Mound. Born in Cornwall, England Jan. 1, 1817. Came to this County in
1840. Engaged in mining in Galena; stayed there ten years. Came to this town in
1850, where he has resided ever since. Owns 403 acres of land. Married Phillipe
E. Ford April 18, 1855. She was born in England Nov. 19, 1833. Have five children:
Josiah C., born Feb. 15, 1856; John H., Dec. 18, 1857; Wm. T., Dec. 22, 1859;
Estella S., Feb. 12, 1863, and Adella E., Oct. 20, 1871. Mr. K. has been Road
Commissioner nine years, School Director thirteen years. Followed mining ten
years in England, often working 1800 feet underground. Worked four years in
gold mines of California and six years in lead mines of Galena, where he once
fell a distance of 85 feet and was crippled for life. Attend the M. E. Church.
Mrs. K. is a member of the same.
Klenke, Henry - shoemaker;
Scales Mound.
Kneebone, Josiah - farmer;
Sec. 25; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Cornwall, England in 1834. Came to this
County in 1854. Owns 207 acres of land. Married Nannie E. Rowe April 16, 1861.
She was born in England Jan. 26, 1840. They have five children living: Joseph
T., born July 22, 1862; Phillippe J., Jan. 14, 1864; William H., June 16, 1869;
John F., and Elsie A., June 14, 1876; lost one, Amelia, died March 11, 1867.
Mr. Kneebone was School Director eight years and Road Master one. They are
members of the M. E. Church.
Knuckey, Wm. - farmer, Sec.
34; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Cornwall, England in 1826. Came to this County
in 1847. Owns 250 acres of land. Married Ellen Jewell in 1851. She was born in
Cornwall. Have eight children living: Sarah E., James, Francis, Mary, William,
Alfred J., Eliza and Flora; lost two: William and Annie. Family attend M. E.
Church. Mr. and Mrs. K. are members.
Kreamer, M. - miner; Sec.
22; P. O. Scales Mound.
Kyley, Thos. - laborer;
Scales Mound.
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Lichtenburger, James -
carpenter; Scales Mound.
Lyne, Benjamin - farmer;
Sec. 16; P. O. White Oak Springs, Wisconsin. Born in Rutland, England March 22,
1838. Came to this County in 1844. Owns 280 acres of land. Married Eliza Rick
in 1856. She was born in Leicestershire, England May 24, 1841. They have seven
children living: Josie, Katie, John E., Benj. W., Martha F., Ella E., and
Harry; lost two: Thomas W., died Feb. 24, 1876; and Louisa Florence, Aug. 29,
1876. Mr. L. was Commissioner of Highways for 3 years. Edward Lyne, his father,
lives with him; is the oldest person in this County-93 years of age; came to
this farm 33 years ago. In connection with farming, Mr. L. has been, for the
last eight years, engaged in selling agricultural implements, making a
specialty of the Marsh Harvester; sold more of them in this section than any
other agent here; brought the first one here that was ever used in this
vicinity. Family attend the M. E. Church; Republican.
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McBride, James S. -
proprietor of the Scales Mound Hotel. Born in Oneida County, New York Jan. 19,
1812. Was Railroad Contractor in that state for 24 years. From 1859 until
breaking out of war, was building in Texas. Came to this County in 1864. Was
married in 1835 to Helen Sloan. She died in 1849. Afterward married Delia Cole;
she died in 1858. Third wife, Dorothy Moore, daughter of John Moore of this
place. Have six children living: James S., Minnie, Luella, John M., George and
Richard; lost one son, Robert B., died Feb. 11, 1877. Mr. McB. Was Assistant
Superintendent of Rome and Watertown R. R. for six years. Favorably known in
railroad circles. Kept this hotel for the last five years.
McDonald, Jno. L. -
carpenter; Scales Mound.
McKinnon, Neil - farmer;
Sec. 26; P. O. Scales Mound.
Matson, James - salesman
farming implements; Scales Mound.
Matson, James C. - teacher;
Scales Mound. Born in Thompson Township Jan. 28, 1849. Married Lizzie DeGraff
Sept. 27, 1874. She was born in this Township Jan. 2, 1852. They have one son,
John Franklin, born Nov. 4, 1875. Mr. Matson’s father was a resident of
Thompson from 1847 till April 8, 1875, when he died there. Mr. M. is dealing in
agricultural implements during the summer; also deals occasionally in blooded
stock. The family attend the M. E. Church, of which Mrs. M. is a member.
Martin, H. - farmer; Sec.
26; P. O. Scales Mound.
Martin, Joseph - retired
farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Scales Mound.
Martin, Wm. H. - with
father; Sec. 26; P. O. Scales Mound.
Meeter, John - blacksmith;
Scales Mound.
Moore, John - retired
farmer; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Durham County, England May 29, 1809. Came
to this country in 1830. Followed mining for eight years, two in Pottsville,
Pennsylvania and six in Wheeling, Virginia. Married Mary, daughter of Samuel
Bowman, an old Revolutionary soldier, in 1835. [She was] born in Pennsylvania
in 1806. They emigrated to Galena in 1838. Was mining for 12 years, generally
as Superintendent, his large experience being of great value. His services were
sought by all the prominent companies at Galena, Dubuque, and throughout the
entire mining district. He entered the mines in 1816 at the age of 7 years;
quit the life in 1850. They have six children living. His wife died at this
place April 13, 1863. Married Polly Harper Nov. 8, 1863. She was born in
Indiana Nov. 14, 1816; came here in 1833; is the oldest settler in this town.
Mr. Moore was supervisor five times, Assessor and Collector two terms each.
Justice of the Peace six times, holds the position now, also Notary Public
which he has held two terms. Primitive Methodist; Democrat.
Moore, Thomas - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Moss, T. - miner; Sec. 22;
P. O. Scales Mound.
Murley, Thomas - tinsmith;
Scales Mound. Born in Penzance, England Feb. 20, 1849. Came to the United
States in 1850. Settled in Hazel Green, Wisconsin. Lived there till 1872, since
which time he has been engaged in business here. Married Annie M. Cox in 1873.
She was born near Galena in 1855. Have three children: Mattie, Mamie and
infant. Are members of the M. E. Church; Republican.
Murphy, John - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Murphy, Patrick - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Murphy, Patrick - laborer,
Illinois Central Rail Road; Scales Mound.
Murphy, Wm. - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Musselman, Henry - farmer;
Sec. 34; P. O. Scales Mound.
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Napper, Wm. - Sec. 36; P. O.
Scales Mound.
Napper, Stephenson T. -
farmer; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Yorkshire, England March 13, 1815. Came
with his parents, two sisters and a brother to Knox County, Ohio in 1828. Left
there and came to Chicago in 1836; was there until 1838, when he came to this
County. Owns 720 acres of land in this County and 80 in Wisconsin. Married
Elfrida E. Toby. She was born in Fairfield, Maine. They have one child living,
Stephenson T., born Aug. 13, 1869; lost one in infancy. In Ohio, was in the
employ of Kenyon College from the age of 13 until 20. He was engaged in
butchering in Galena for 19 years, except two years spent in California. He was
Captain of men with 16 wagons from Galena, who crossed the plains in 1849;
remained there two years. Since 1857 he has been extensively engaged in farming
and stock raising. Has 25 horses, 200 head of cattle, 90 hogs and 60 sheep, a
fair average of the number he annually feeds. In coming west in 1836, he
crossed the famous Black Swamps, the dread of all immigrants of that day, but
having an excellent team he came through comparatively easy. Has been
Supervisor four terms. Was one of the committee who, at Nashville, Tennessee in
1864, presented Gen. Grant with one of the finest swords he ever received. Mr.
and Mrs. N. are members of the M. E. Church.
Neuschwanger, C. - farmer;
Sec. 35; P. O. Scales Mound.
Neuschwanger, Henry - with
father; Sec. 35; P. O. Scales Mound.
Neuschwanger, Henry -
farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Scales Mound.
Nichols, J. - laborer; Sec.
35; P. O. White Oak Springs, Wisconsin.
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O’Neil, John - laborer; Sec.
29; P. O. Scales Mound.
Pascoe, Thos. - farmer; Sec.
21; P. O. Scales Mound.
Pascoe, Thos. H. - farmer;
Sec. 21; P. O. White Oak Springs, Wisconsin.
Perry, John W. - lives with
father; Sec. 28; P. O. Scales Mound.
Perry, Wm. - farmer; Sec.
28; P. O. Scales Mound.
Perry, William - farmer; Sec.
19; P. O. Scales Mound.
Phelps, Wm. F. - farmer and
stock raiser; Sec. 30; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Ohio March 16, 1822. Came to
this state in 1837, and to this County in 1838. Settled on this farm, where he
has ever since resided. Owns 192 acres of land. Married Laurilla McDonald Dec.
25, 1851. She was born in Missouri Oct. 26, 1834. They have seven children
living: Lydia, born Nov. 27, 1854; Russell J., Nov. 7, 1860; Wm. Elmer, June
11, 1863; Arthur F., Aug. 25, 1866; M. Estella, April 14, 1869; A. Adelle, Aug.
17, 1875; and Eugene M., Oct. 10, 1877. Mr. P. was Commissioner of Highways for
two years and School Director 15 years. Settled on this farm six years before
the land came in market; not a house between here and Wadham’s Grove, expect
Chapman’s Tavern; could stand in the doorway and shoot game or wolves almost
any time; Warren, Apple River and other towns of the present day were unknown.
They are members of the M. E. Church; Republican.
Phillips, Francis - farmer;
Sec. 27; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Cornwall, England Jan. 9, 1805. Came to
America in 1842. Settled in this County in 1845. Owns 208 acres of land.
Married Elizabeth Piller in 1831. She was born in Cornwall in 1813. They have
eight children: Ann, James H., Elizabeth, Richard, Francis, Margaret, William
and Catherine. The family are all members of the M. E. Church; Republican.
Phillips, W. - farmer; Sec.
14; P. O. Scales Mound.
Poyser, J. - farmer; Sec.
31; P. O. Scales Mound.
Pool, H. - miner; Sec. 22;
P. O. Scales Mound.
Pooley, J. H. - Sec. 33; P.
O. Scales Mound.
Pooley, P. - farmer; Sec.
33; P. O. Scales Mound.
Pooley, R. - farmer; Sec.
33; P. O. Scales Mound.
Pooley, S. - farmer; Sec.
33; P. O. Scales Mound.
Pooley, Wm. - farmer; Sec.
33; P. O. Scales Mound.
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Redfearn, George - miner;
Sec. 22; P. O. Scales Mound.
Rittweger, George -
blacksmith; Sec. 35; P. O. Scales Mound.
Richards, James - laborer;
Sec. 26; P. O. Scales Mound.
Richards, John - farmer;
Sec. 16; P. O. White Oak Springs, Wisconsin.
Richards, Wm. H. - farmer;
Sec. 33; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Cornwall, England March 29, 1819. Married
in 1843 to Amelia Richards. She was born in same county July 14, 1819. Came to
this County in 1846. Had a long and tedious journey; left Cornwall June 2; came
in sail vessel to New York, steamer to Albany, canal boat to Buffalo, steamer
to Chicago, thence in wagon to this place reaching here Sept. 3. Owns 85 acres
of land. No children. Are members of the M. E. Church; Republican.
Roberts, George - farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Scales Mound.
Roberts, Henry - farmer;
Sec. 27; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Cornwall, England April 2, 1827. Came to
this County in 1851. Owns 160 acres of land. Married Ann Pryor in 1852. She was
born in Cornwall in 1834, came to this County some 40 years ago. Have seven
children living: Samuel H., William A., Emma G., John E., Charles T., Joseph F.
and Josiah F; lost one, Mary A. Has been Justice of the Peace 16 years;
Supervisor, Assessor, Collector and School Director for a number of years each.
Is now Trustee of Township. Attends the M. E. Church; Democrat.
Roberts, John - Sec. 22; P.
O. Scales Mound.
Robinson, John - painter;
Scales Mound.
Robson, James R. - Sec. 19;
P. O. Scales Mound.
Robson, Robert - farmer and
stock raiser; Sec. 19; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Durham, England Oct. 22,
1825. Came to this country in 1846. Spent the first three years in Burton,
Hazel Green and Shullsburg, Wisconsin. In 1849 he crossed the plains to
California with an ox team; was near six months making the trip. Returned to
the states and made another [trip] in 1852. Came back in 1854, bought this farm
and has made it his home ever since. Owns 330 acres of land. Married Margaret
Allinson in 1851. She was born in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania April 24,
1833. Have seven children living: James R., Wm. A., John F., Edith M., Thomas
I., Christopher and Martha; lost five-four sons and one daughter. Mr. R. has
been Supervisor 2 years, Assessor 12, Collector 7, Commissioner of Highways 2
and Justice of the Peace about 16 years. Is a Republican.
Robson, W. A. - Sec. 19; P.
O. Scales Mound.
Rogers, James - Sec. 16; P.
O. White Oak Springs, Wisconsin.
Rogers, John - farmer; Sec.
16; P. O. White Oak Springs, Wisconsin. Born in Cornwall, England in 1821. Came
to this farm in 1849. Owns 150 acres of land. Married Betsy Perry Oct. 19, 1845.
She was born in Cornwall in 1817. They have six children: John (now in
Colorado), James, Walter, Elizabeth, Richard and Tom; lost three: Mary, Mary
Matilda and one in infancy. Mr. R. was Overseer of Highways and School
Director. The family attend the M. E. Church, of which Mr. and Mrs. R. are
members. Republican.
Rogers, Walter - Sec. 16; P.
O. White Oak Springs, Wisconsin.
Rowe, Thomas - farmer; Sec.
27; P. O. Scales Mound.
Rummell, Henry - farmer;
Sec. 18; P. O. Scales Mound.
Rumell, John - laborer; Sec.
26; P. O. Scales Mound.
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Sanford, LeFrank - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Scott, J. - laborer; Sec.
35; P. O. Scales Mound.
Scott, Thomas - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Sherr, John - farmer; Sec.
35; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Germany Oct. 5, 1848. Came to this County in
1860. Owns 160 acres of land. Married Mary A. Murphy Nov. 21, 1874. She was
born in this Township May 6, 1854. They have two children: Annie, born Nov. 26,
1875 and John, Sept. 21, 1876. Mr. S. was Overseer of Highways one year. They
are members of the German Catholic Church.
Sincock, Edward - miner; Sec.
15; P. O. White Oak Springs.
Sincock, S. - miner; Sec.
15; P. O. White Oak Springs.
Sincock, Thomas - farmer; Sec.
15; P. O. White Oak Springs.
Smart, John F. - with his
father; Sec. 23; P. O. Scales Mound.
Smart, Newton - farmer; Sec.
23; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in England in 1821. Came to this country in 1848;
settled in New York. Came to this County in 1855. Owns 260 acres of land.
Married Jane Poyser in 1854. She was born in England in 1821. Have five
children: John F., Ellen, Mary J., Rosa N. and Fannie Ida. Mrs. Smart died in
1865. Married again to Elizabeth Pooley. She was born in England in 1827. Have
one child by second marriage. Mr. S. was Overseer of Highways one year. Family
attend the M. E. Church. Is a Republican.
Smart, Wm. - farmer; Sec.
27; P. O. Scales Mound.
Spry, John - farmer; Sec.
36; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Cornwall, England Jan. 8, 1819. Came to this
country in 1852. Settled in Hazel Green, Wisconsin. Remained there till 1867,
when he moved on the farm where he now resides. Owns 120 acres of land. Married
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Sherman (maiden name Wright) Jan. 24, 1865. She was born in
England Sept. 28, 1839. They have two children: John A., born Oct. 27, 1866 and
Nathaniel W., Oct. 14, 1868. Mrs. Sherman, by first marriage, had two children:
Benjamin F., born Aug. 1, 1859 and Mary E., Sept. 11, 1862. The family attend
the Methodist Church; Republican.
Stephens, Anton - saloon;
Scales Mound.
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Tangye, Joseph - merchant;
Scales Mound. Born in Camborne, Cornwall, England. Came to the U. S. in 1854.
Worked in mines in Pennsylvania about a year. Moved to Shullsburg, Wisconsin.
Was mining twelve years. Afterwards kept store there till 1873, when he came
here. Been in same business here ever since. Married to Elizabeth Osborn in
1858. She was born in Missouri in 1840. Have two adopted children: Annie Tangye
and Mary J. Rogers. Are members of the M. E. Church; Republican.
Theas, Fritz - miner; Sec.
22; P. O. Scales Mound.
Tippett, C. - miner; Vedi
Grand; P. O. White Oak Springs, Wisconsin.
Trezona, H. - Sec. 35; P. O.
Scales Mound.
Trezona, John - farmer; Sec.
35; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Cornwall, England in 1818. Married Maria Rowe
in 1843. She was born in same county in 1824. Came to this County in 1847.
Lived here till 1867, then moved to Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Remained there until
1875, came back and settled on this farm. Have eight children living: John T.,
Mary, Maria, Richard, Henry, Eliza J., Hester and William; four died in
infancy. The family attend the M. E. Church.
Treseder, W. - farmer; P. O.
Scales Mound.
Turner, E. J. - laborer;
Sec. 28; P. O. Scales Mound.
Turner, Geo. - Sec. 22; P.
O. Scales Mound.
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Vipond, Joseph - farmer;
Sec. 28; P. O. Scales Mound.
Waud, E. P. - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Waud, Robert G. - saddle and
harness maker, dealer in confectionery, fruit, etc.; Scales Mound. Born in
Cohoes, New York Sept. 24, 1816. Came to Galena in 1837. Married to present
wife at Madison, Wisconsin Oct. 10, 1858-maiden name Betsey L. Brumley. She was
born in Hamilton, Madison County, New York in 1830; came to Wisconsin in 1854.
Mr. W. is well known in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Was County Treasurer six
years in succession; would probably be in office yet, but has lost his hearing.
Have nine children living. Attend the M. E. Church.
White, John - farmer and
stock dealer; Sec. 13; P. O. Scales Mound.
White, Thomas J. - farmer;
Sec. 24. Lives with his father, John L. White, who was born in Cattaraugus
County, New York Dec. 25, 1827. Came west and settled in White Oak Springs,
Wisconsin in 1846. In 1849 moved to the farm where he now resides. Owns 247
acres of land. Married in 1848 to Henrietta C. Phelps. She was born in Jasper,
Steuben County, New York April 8, 1832. They have six children living: Thos.
J., Cecil J., Delia H., Norman D., Orra L. and Ada; lost three: Charles, Aug.
17, 1859; May, July 18, 1862; and Paul, March 9, 1869. Mr. W. served two terms
as School Director. Deals extensively in horses, ships about 40 head annually.
Also deals in hogs and cattle. The family attend the M. E. Church.
Wichler, Geo. - shoemaker;
Scales Mound.
Wichler, Henry - grocery and
saloon; Scales Mound. Born in Germany Jan. 12, 1823. Followed cabinet making
for twelve years. Married Christiana Schwartz Feb. 21, 1853. She was born in
Saxony Feb. 21, 1830. Came to this town May 14, 1856. Have nine children: John
Valentine, Anna, John, Adam, Henry, Christiana, Frederic, Elizabeth and
Lorenzo. Lutheran; Democrat.
Wichler, Valentine - works
with his father, grocery; Scales Mound.
Wilkins, Egbert - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Wilt, Calvin - laborer; Sec.
28; P. O. Scales Mound.
Wright, Jas. - farmer; Sec.
29; P. O. Scales Mound. Born in Fifeshire, Scotland Sept. 8, 1827. Came to this
County in 1852. Owns 291 acres of land. Married Eliza Grindey Jan. 30, 1860.
She was born in Staffordshire, England Sept. 16, 1838. They have eight children
living: Thomas, Mark J., Robert, Eliza H., Margaret, Annie F., Chas. W., and
Mary E.; lost one daughter, Ann; she died April 21, 1862, aged 1 year 11 months
and 27 days. Mr. W. enlisted in the 3rd Illinois Volunteer Calvary
March 3, 1865, was muster out Oct. 15, 1865. The family attend the M. E.
Church; Mrs. W. is a member.
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Xander, Bernt - blacksmith;
Scales Mound.
Youel, Chas. - Sec. 36; P.
O. Scales Mound.
Youel, J. - farmer; Sec. 36;
P. O. Scales Mound.
Zengraf, Adam - laborer;
Scales Mound.
Ziegler, Henry G. - wagon
maker; Scales Mound. Born in Buffalo, New York April 14, 1848. Emigrated to
this County in 1855. Came on steamer from Pittsburg to Galena. His father died
of cholera en route, was buried a few miles north of St. Louis. At Galena he
was apprenticed to Christian Koehler Feb. 18, 1863, to learn his trade. Worked
with him till 1866. Was married Feb. 10, 1871 to Mary Mueller. Moved to Scales
Mound where he is now in business. Has two children: Louis, born Nov. 14, 1872
and Annie, July 11, 1876. His mother, now 61 years of age, lives with him. His
wife’s parents reside at Sherrill’s Mt., Dubuque County, Iowa. He owns house
and six lots, exclusive of his business.