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History of Township 8, Range 11 – Jerseyville
The first settlement and improvement was made at what is know as Hickory Grove, by a Mr. Ballard, in the spring of 1822. Soon after,John Falkner settled near by. In 1824, J. N. English, then quite a young man, came into the county. Subsequently Thomas English, Alfredcarpenter, N. L. Adams, and others, settled in the township. The first marriage was that of Mr. Hamilton to Hester Falkner. The first birth was an infant daughter to Thomas and Ella English. It was also the first death. The first school was taught in a log-house then standing in the yard of Thomas English, by John Sloan, about the year 1827. The first preacher was Rev. Peck or Clark. This township is slightly undulating prairie occasionally interspersed with a natural grove of timer. The improvements are of a high order. The beautiful city of Jerseyville is centrally located in the precinct.
Name, Residence, Business, Nativity , When came to Jersey Co., Precinct
ANDREWS, Godfrey, Sec. 29, Farmer, Somerset Co. N. J., 1838, Jerseyville City
AKARD, J. D., Jerseyville, Ag’t Singer Sew – Mach., Madison Co.IL, 1871, Jerseyville City
AKARD, B. W., Jerseyville, Ag’t Singer Sew – Mach., Tennessee; 1869, Jerseyville City
BAGLEY, M. E., Jerseyville, Circuit Clerk, Greene Co. NY; 1850, Jerseyville City
BOWMAN, Stephen H., Jerseyville, Sheriff, Jersey Co. IL; 1847, Jerseyville City
BARRY, Edward L. H., Jerseyville, Physician, Cork, Ireland; 1860, Jerseyville City
BAKER, Jasper K., Jerseyville, Tin, Hardware, Stoves, ChampagneCo. OH, 1871, Jerseyville City
BEARDSICE & Co. J. M., Jerseyville, Merchant, Sussex Co. NJ; 1857, Jerseyville City
BALLARD, John J., Jerseyville, Farmer, Campbell Co. TN, 1842; Jerseyville City
BRADISH, N. P., Jerseyville, Carpenter, Livingston Co., NY; 1866, Jerseyville City
BURKE, G. W., Jerseyville, Farmer, Rutland Co. VT, 1834; Jerseyville City
BURKE, E. H. Mrs., Jerseyville,, Massachusetts, 1866, Jerseyville City
BRANDT, Henry A., Jerseyville, Cigars & Tobacco, Prussia; 1860, Jerseyville City
BARR, James A., Jerseyville, Farmer, Sumner Co. TN, 1846; Jerseyville City
BONNELL, D. T., Jerseyville, Grain Dealer, Orange Co. NY; 1838, Jerseyville City
BLYTHE, James S., Jerseyville, City Marshal, Sumner Co. TN; 1841, Jerseyville City
BOWMAN, C. H., Jerseyville, Deputy Sheriff, New York, 1836; Jerseyville City
BOWER, Peter, Jerseyville, Cooper, France, 1871, Jerseyville City
BULL, James, Jerseyville, Salesman, Cayuga Co. NY, 1870; Jerseyville City
BERTMAN, F., Jerseyville, Merchant, Prussia, 1850; Jerseyville City
BRINTON, Alfred, Jerseyville, Confectioner & Baker, Chester Co.PA, 1866, Jerseyville City
BELL, Ella D. Miss.., Jerseyville, Music Teacher, Jersey Co.IL, 1853, Jerseyville City
BOULTER, James H., Sec. 9, Farmer, England, 1838, JerseyvilleCity
BEATTY, Robert, Sec. 24, Farmer, Ireland, 1847, Jerseyville City
BEATTY, John R., Sec. 24, Farmer & Steam Thresher, New YorkCity, 1847, Jerseyville City
BROOKS, Charles, Sec. 16, Farmer, Lancastershire, England, 1851, Jerseyville City
BARNETT, Allen A., Sec. 25, Farmer & Physician, Louisville, KY; 1862, Jerseyville City
BEATY, John S., Sec. 34, Farmer, Butler Co. OH, 1859; Jerseyville City
BENEDICT & PURVIS, Jerseyville, Marble Works, Illinois &Ireland, 1872, Jerseyville City
CROSS, Hugh N., Jerseyville, Farmer & Barber, Somerset Co. NJ; 1835, Jerseyville City
CALKINS, H., Jerseyville, Attorney at Law, Bradford Co. PA; 1867, Jerseyville City
CUTTING, L. M., Jerseyville, Insurance Agent, Worcester, MASS.; 1856, Jerseyville City
CHENEY, P. D., Jerseyville, Farmer, Chautauqua Co. NY, 1826; Jerseyville City
CORBETT, John, Jerseyville, Farmer, Prince Edw. Co. VA, 1838; Jerseyville City
COOPER, J. E., Jerseyville, Farmer, Henry Co. KY, 1829; Jerseyville City
CURTIS, Leander, Jerseyville, Farmer, Jersey Co. IL, 1840; Jerseyville City
CASAVANT, L. J., Jerseyville, Jeweler, Canada, 1865; Jerseyville City
CALHOUN, B. F., Jerseyville, Farmer, Jersey Co. IL, 1839; Jerseyville City
COCKRELL, Elias, Jerseyville, Grain Dealer, Jersey Co. IL; 1938, Jerseyville City
CUTTING, A. H., Jerseyville, News dealer, Worcester, MASS.; 1862, Jerseyville City
COCKRELL, George C., Jerseyville, Grain Dealer, Jersey Co. IL; 1836, Jerseyville City
CORY, L. D., Jerseyville, Milling, Somerset Co. NJ, 1834; Jerseyville City
CATT, Charles T., Sec. 20, Farmer, England, 1843, JerseyvilleCity
COWEN, F. M., Sec. 19, Farmer, Jersey Co. IL, 1825; Jerseyville City
CORBETT, P., Jerseyville, Boots & Shoes, Worcester Co. MASS; 1837, Jerseyville City
CLINTON, C., Jerseyville, Laborer, Kildare Co. Ireland, 1857, Jerseyville City
COLLINS, W. D., Sec. 13, Farmer, Greene Co. IL, 1845; Jerseyville City
CARKHUFF, N. W., Sec. 11, Farmer, Hunterdon Co. NJ, 1849; Jerseyville City
CARKHUFF, J. H., Sec. 11, Farmer, Hunterdon Co. NJ, 1849; Jerseyville City
CRAY, John, Sec. 1, Farmer, Somerset Co. NJ, 1854, JerseyvilleCity
CLARK, R. H., Jerseyville, Carpenter, Callaway Co., MO, 1863; Jerseyville City
CALHOUN, A., Sec. 28, Farmer, Vermont, 1833, Jerseyville City
CHRISTY, A. W., Sec. 5, Farmer, Illinois, 1864, Jerseyville City
DOWNS, Richard W., Jerseyville, Barber, St. Clair Co., IL; 1867, Jerseyville City
DELONG, John, Jerseyville, Laborer, Ohio, 1832, Jerseyville City
DOONGES, Henry, Jerseyville, Carriage Manufactory, Germany; 1860, Jerseyville City
Dans & Co. A. W., Jerseyville, , ,; Jerseyville City
DUNPHY, Patrick, Jerseyville, Grocer, Tipperary Co. Ireland; 1863, Jerseyville City
DARBY, J. C., Jerseyville, Grocer, Essex Co., NJ, 1850; Jerseyville City
DAVIS, John, Sec. 2, Farmer, Rowan Co. NC, 1835, Jerseyville City
DAPPER, William, Jerseyville, Merchant Tailor, Germany, 1856; Jerseyville City
DAVIS, Abijah, Sec. 21, Farmer, Middlesex Co. NJ, 1836; Jerseyville City
DAVIS, Henry A., Chicago,, Middlesex Co., NJ, 1836, Jerseyville City
DUGAN, John W., Sec. 13, Farmer, Greene Co., IL, 1868; Jerseyville City
DARBY, Jacob S., Sec. 36, Farmer, Essex Co., NJ, 1852; Jerseyville City
DUNCAN, Delila Mrs., Sec. 35, Farmer, St. Charles, MO, 1820; Jerseyville City
DUNCAN, John, Sec. 35, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1840; Jerseyville City
DALY, Patrick, Sec. 12, Farmer, Westmaid Co., Ireland, 1855, Jerseyville City
DAVISON, O., Jerseyville, Farmer, Monmouth Co., NJ, 1856; Jerseyville City
DANIELS, James S., Jerseyville, Hardware, ,, Jerseyville City
DuHADWAY, C. MD, Jerseyville, County Physician, Jackson Co.,OH, 1864, Jerseyville City
DONNALLEY, Thomas K., Sec. 1, Farmer, PA., 1856, Jerseyville City
EDGAR, W. H., Jerseyville, Editor of Republican, Mt. Pleasant,IA, 1869, Jerseyville City
ENGLISH, J. N., Jerseyville, Farmer, Henry Co., KY, 1824; Jerseyville City
EGELHOFF, George, Jerseyville, Carriage Manufactory, Menz,Germany, 1851, Jerseyville City
ERWIN, T. J., Jerseyville, Livery Stable, Jersey Co., IL; 1839, Jerseyville City
EMBLEY, William, Jerseyvile, Artchitect, Mercer Co., NJ; 1854, Jerseyville City
ENGLAND, George W., Jerseyville, Butcher, St. Clair Co., IL; 1858, Jerseyville City
EDEE, C. T., Jerseyville, Merchant, Herkimer Co., NY, 1866; Jerseyville City
ELY, George W., Sec. 27, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1849; Jerseyville City
EVANS, C. E. Mrs., Jerseyville, Dress Maker, New York, 1867; Jerseyville City
FULKERSON, William H., Sec. 8, Farmer, Claiborne Co., TN; 1866, Jerseyville City
FOSTER, George I., Jerseyville, Surveyor & Sch. Teacher, Hayden,CT, 1855, Jerseyville City
FLAMM, John, Jerseyville, Justice of the Peace, Wirtemburg,Germany, 1853, Jerseyville City
FORD, Gideon H., Jerseyville, House & Sign Painter, Mercer Co.,NJ, 1851, Jerseyville City
FISHER, C. B., Sec. 17, Farmer, Somerset Co., NJ, 1838; Jerseyville City
FROST, Mary L., Sec. 6, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1839; Jerseyville City
FORCE, E. B., Sec. 10, Farmer, Bucks Co., PA, 1838; Jerseyville City
FARLEY, R. D., Jerseyville, Physician, Rutland, VT, 1831; Jerseyville City
FITZGERALD, James B., Sec. 3, Farmer, St. Louis Co., MO; 1836, Jerseyville City
FITZGERALD, Joseph W., Sec. 3, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1842; Jerseyville City
GRAHAM, A. W., Jerseyville, Attorney at Law, Franklin Co., OH; 1871, Jerseyville City
GREEN, Benjamin L., Jerseyville, Grocery, Mercer Co., NJ; 1841, Jerseyville City
GLEDHILL, R. C., Jerseyville, Photographer, Philadelphia, PA; 1866, Jerseyville City
GRIMES, J. T., Sec. 19, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1820; Jerseyville City
GOODRICH, H. O., Jerseyville, Merchant & Miller, Delaware Co.,NY, 1840, Jerseyville City
GOODRICH, A. A., Jerseyville, Attoney at Law, Jerseyville; 1849, Jerseyville City
GOODRICH, Belle Miss., Jerseyville, At Home, Jerseyville; 1853, Jerseyville City
GOODRICH, Kittie Miss., Jerseyville, At Home, Jerseyville; 1852, Jerseyville City
GRISBY, John F., Jerseyville, Cooper, Fairfax Co., VA, 1834; Jerseyville City
GOINGS, Edward, Jerseyville, Mail Carrier, Mason Co., VA; 1870, Jerseyville City
HURD, J. M., Jerseyville, County Judge, Madison Co., NY; 1830, Jerseyville City
HOLCOMBE, J. P. & Bro., Jerseyville, Hotel, Somerset Co., NJ; 1869, Jerseyville City
HAYES, H. E., Jerseyville, Farmer, Addison Co., VT, 1833; Jerseyville City
HOLNBAK, A., Jerseyville, Grocer & Butcher, Germany, 1864; Jerseyville City
HAWLEY, William S., Jerseyville, Furniture, Onondaga Co., NY; 1838, Jerseyville City
HASSETT, George L., Jerseyville, Lumber Merchant, Erie Co., NY; 1867, Jerseyville City
HAMILTON, C. M., Jerseyville, Grocer, Franklin Co., VT, 1830; Jerseyville City
HARTWICK, James, Sec. 19, Farmer, Middlesex Co., NJ, 1838; Jerseyville City
HAMILTON, Edward A., Jerseyville, Grocer, Calhoun Co., IL; 1852, Jerseyville City
HAMILTON, E. E. Miss., Jerseyville, At Home, Jersey Co., IL; 1854, Jerseyville City
HAMER, Nathan, Sec. 18, Farmer, Hamilton Co., OH, 1855; Jerseyville City
HARRINGTON, Patrick, Jerseyville, Boarding House, Mayo Co.,Ireland, 1857, Jerseyville City
HAMILTON, J. O., Jerseyville, Physician & Surgeon, Monroe Co.,IL, 1831, Jerseyville City
HAYNES, Adam, Sec. 15, Farmer, Rockingham Co., VA, 1846; Jerseyville City
HAWLEY, W. M., Jerseyville, At Home, Jersey Co., IL, 1857; Jerseyville City
HALSTEAD, J., Jerseyville, Boarding House, Broome Co., NY; 1851, Jerseyville City
HARWICK, E. O., Jerseyville, Farmer, Mercer Co., NJ, 1852; Jerseyville City
HENDERSON, Mary A., Sec. 30, Farmer, Rutland Co., VT, 1831; Jerseyville City
HUND, Remig, Jerseyville, Wines, Liquor & Saloon, Germany; 1866, Jerseyville City
JACKSON, Andrew, Jerseyville, Land Dealer, Philadelphia, PA; 1839, Jerseyville City
JACKSON, George H., Jerseyville, Land & Insurance Agent; Philadelphia, PA, 1833, Jerseyville City
JACOBS, Charles, Jerseyville, Milling, Germany, 1858; Jerseyville City
KNAPP, R. M., Jerseyville, Attoney at Law, New York City, NY; 1839, Jerseyville City
KEITH, William, Jerseyville, Undertaker, ,, Jerseyville City
KNAPP, Charles H., Jerseyville, Superintendent Schools, DelwareCo., NY, 1839, Jerseyville City
KIRBY, N. T., Jerseyville, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1847; Jerseyville City
KRUMPANITZKY, H., Jerseyville, Grocery, Burgsteinfurth,Germany, 1865, Jerseyville City
KRUMPANITZKY, A., Jerseyville, Grocery, Cincinnati, OH, 1865; Jerseyville City
KENDALL, William H., Jerseyville, Broom Manufacturer, Cincinnati,OH, 1860, Jerseyville City
KNAPP, Edward A., Jerseyville, Engineer, Monroe County, NY; 1865, Jerseyville City
KIRKPATRICK, L., Jerseyville, Farmer, Somerset Co., NJ, 1856; Jerseyville City
KIRBY, William, Sec. 28, Farmer, Monmouth Co., NJ, 1838; Jerseyville City
KING, R. A., Jerseyville, Attorney at Law, St. Louis, MO; 1865, Jerseyville City
LEWIS, Ford, Jerseyville, Land Dealer, Sussex County, NJ; 1860, Jerseyville City
LOCKE, James A., Jerseyville, Real Estate Agent, Greene Co.,IL, 1863, Jerseyville City
LOCKE, Morris R., Jerseyville, Real Estate Agent, Lexington,MO, 1862, Jerseyville City
LEIGH, Wallace, Jerseyville, Baker & Confectioner, Bucks Co.PA, 1843, Jerseyville City
LERESCHE, Paul, Jerseyville, Grocery, Switzerland, 1855; Jerseyville City
LUCKEY, Joseph, Sec. 13, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1838; Jerseyville City
LOWE, Richard I., Sec. 12, Farmer, Somerset Co., NJ, 1847; Jerseyville City
LITTLE, Irvin, Sec. 2, Farmer, North Carolina, 1831; Jerseyville City
LOWE, A. W., Sec. 22, Farmer, Hunterdon Co., NJ, 1847; Jerseyville City
MARSTON, Joseph G., Jerseyville, Merchant, Philadelphia, PA; 1842, Jerseyville City
MALOTT, Joseph S., Jerseyville, Merchant, Platt City, MO; 1860, Jerseyville City
MINER, M. B., Jerseyville, Attorney & Land Agent, Addison Co.,VT, 1840, Jerseyville City
McGREADY, J. I., Jerseyville, Editor Democrat, Washington Co.,MO, 1870, Jerseyville City
McKINNEY, James, Jerseyville, Policeman, Jersey Co., IL; 1837, Jerseyville City
McCLURE, James M., Jerseyville, Blacksmith, Franklin Co., MO; 1844, Jerseyville City
MASSEY, H. C., Sec. 32, Farmer, St. Charles Co., MO, 1837; Jerseyville City
MILES, George S., Jerseyville, Dentist, Worcester Co., MASS; 1855, Jerseyville City
McFAIN, D., Jerseyville, Hotel, Cumberland Co., PA, 1837; Jerseyville City
MAYES, Thomas, Jerseyville, Blacksmith, Halstard, England; 1856, Jerseyville City
MEYERS, Lewis R., Jerseyville, Brick Mason, Boston, MASS; 1866, Jerseyville City
MINER, Charles E., Sec. 19, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1837; Jerseyville City
MILTON, Charles, Sec. 3, Farmer, Rome, NY, 1849, Jerseyville City
MALOTT, Joseph S., Jerseyville, Clerk, Platt Co., MO, 1860; Jerseyville City
MERSHON, A. E., Sec. 23, Farmer, Trenton, NJ, 1863; Jerseyville City
MINER, L. L. Mrs., Jerseyville, Retired, Chittenden Co., VT; 1840, Jerseyville City
McREYNOLDS, A. A., Sec. 15, Farmer, Sumner Co., TN, 1835; Jerseyville City
NORRIS, Johnson, Jerseyville, Engineer, Preble Co., OH, 1845; Jerseyville City
NEWTON, Robert, Jerseyville, Manufactor of Plows, Manchester,England, 1857, Jerseyville City
NUTT, R. A., Sec. 5, Farmer, Morris Co., NJ, 1856, JerseyvilleCity
NEVINS, P. S., Sec. 13, Farmer, Somerset Co., NJ, 1838; Jerseyville City
NELSON, Franklin, Sec. 14, Farmer, Geneseo Co., NY, 1866; Jerseyville City
NEVINS, William B., Jerseyville, Milling, Somerset Co., NJ; 1837, Jerseyville City
NELSON, James, Jerseyville, Boot Maker, Bucks Co., PA, 1865; Jerseyville City
NAIL, Henry T., Jerseyville, Groceries, Jerseyville, IL; 1846, Jerseyville City
O’HALLORAN, James, Jerseyville, Grocer, Clare Co., Ireland; 1851, Jerseyville City
O’LAUGHLIN, Jerry, Jerseyville, Grocer, Clare Co., Ireland; 1859, Jerseyville City
OSBORN, Frank, Jerseyville, Farmer & Wool Carding, Rome, Ohio; 1843, Jerseyville City
O’NEILL, Charles, Jerseyville, Boot & Shoemaker, Kildare Co.,Ireland, 1858, Jerseyville City
PAGE, T. M., Jerseyville, Wagon Maker, Charlestown, MASS; 1833, Jerseyville City
PAULEY, Charles, Jerseyville, Cracker Bakery, FirstenthimBirk’field, 1867, Jerseyville City
PILGER, William, Jerseyville, Saddle & Harness Maker, Prussia; 1855, Jerseyville City
PATTERSON, G. C., Sec. 20, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1825; Jerseyville City
POST, C. A., Sec. 10, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1834; Jerseyville City
POWEL, O. P., Sec. 18, Farmer, Hawkins Co. TN, 1848; Jerseyville City
POWEL, Sarah E. Mrs., Sec. 18,, Hawkins Co., TN, 1848, Jerseyville City
POWEL, Joseph S., Sec. 18, Farmer, Hawkins Co., TN, 1848; Jerseyville City
POWEL, Robert D., Sec. 18, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1850; Jerseyville City
POWEL, William R., Sec. 18, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1853; Jerseyville City
POWEL, James P., Sec. 18, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1856; Jerseyville City
POWEL, Mary J. Miss, Sec 18, At Home, Jersey Co., IL, 1858; Jerseyville City
POWEL, F. N. Miss, Sec. 18, At Home, Jersey Co., IL, 1861; Jerseyville City
POWEL, John F., Sec. 18, At Home, Jersey Co., IL, 1863; Jerseyville City
POWEL, C. E. Miss, Sec. 18, At Home, Jersey Co., IL, 1865; Jerseyville City
PERRINE, Thomas, Sec. 11, Farmer, Monmouth Co., NJ, 1839; Jerseyville City
PARENT, George W., Jerseyville, Painter, Monmouth Co., NJ; 1857, Jerseyville City
ROBBINS, M. D., Jerseyville, Banker, Jersey Co., IL, 1839; Jerseyville City
RIGGS, B. A., Sec. 17, Farmer, Middlesex Co., NJ, 1836; Jerseyville City
RIESCH, Herman, Jerseyville, Druggist, Wurtemburg, Germany; 1867, Jerseyville City
RICHARDS, G. C., Sec. 6, Farmer, Brown Co., NY, 1844; Jerseyville City
RUE, Alfred, Jerseyville, Lumber Dealer, Monmouth Co., NJ; 1835, Jerseyville City
ROSS, David R., Sec. 23, Farmer, Somerset Co., NJ, 1839; Jerseyville City
ROSS, C. A., Jerseyville, Grocer, Canada, 1866, Jerseyville City
RANDOLPH, Oliver, Sec. 18, Farmer, Cumberland Co., NJ, 1866; Jerseyville City
ROSS, James C., Sec. 23, Farmer, Somerset Co., NJ, 1839; Jerseyville City
REUTTER, Charles, Jerseyville, Cabinet Maker, Wurtemburg,Germany, 1855, Jerseyville City
RUE, George S., Jerseyville, Farmer, New Jersey, 1840; Jerseyville City
SELBY, Thomas J., Jerseyville, County Clerk, Delaware Co., OH; 1861, Jerseyville City
SWALLOW, George R., Jerseyville, Banker, Greene Co., IL; 1855, Jerseyville City
SCHATTGEN, F. C., Jerseyville, Butcher, Baden, Germany, 1856; Jerseyville City
SILVERMAN, L., Jerseyville, Billiard Hall, Germany, 1871; Jerseyville City
SPENCE, George, Jerseyville, Blacksmith, Yorkshire, England; 1850, Jerseyville City
SHEPHARD, William, Jerseyville, Banker, Yorkshire, England; 1838, Jerseyville City
SMITH, J. F., Jerseyville,, South Carolina, 1845, JerseyvilleCity
SMITH, N. F. Jr., Jerseyville, Contractor & Builder, BurlingtonCo., NJ, 1864, Jerseyville City
SELBY, M. D., Jerseyville, Books & Music, Delaware Co., OH; 1869, Jerseyville City
STOUT, John P., Sec. 36, Farmer, Mercer Co., NJ, 1839; Jerseyville City
SALTAR, Thomas R., Jerseyville, Teaming, Monmouth Co., NJ; 1866, Jerseyville City
SWENEY, John, Jerseyville, Blacksmith, Roscommon Co., Ireland; 1852, Jerseyville City
SPURLING, R., Jerseyville, Merchant, Virginia, 1872; Jerseyville City
SCOTT, J. G., Jerseyville, Attorney at Law, Somerset Co., NJ; 1835, Jerseyville City
SUNDERLAND, L. W., Sec. 8, Farmer, Mercer Co., NJ, 1847; Jerseyville City
SCHWARZ, John G., Sec. 16, Vineyard & Distiller, Germany; 1857, Jerseyville City
SIMONDS, Henry, Sec. 29, , ,; Jerseyville City
SPENCER, F. H., Sec. 25, Farmer, Monmouth Co., NJ, 1839; Jerseyville City
STRYKER, William C., Sec. 21, Farmer, Somerset Co., NJ, 1840; Jerseyville City
SPRINGGATE, A. M., Sec. 10, Farmer, Mercer Co., KY, 1839; Jerseyville City
SHORT, Glover, Sec. 3, Farmer, Pittsylvania Co., VA, 1826, Jerseyville City
STANLEY, M. C., Sec. 25, Farmer, Cheshire, England, 1843; Jerseyville City
STANLEY, Robert, Sec. 25, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1853; Jerseyville City
SPENCER, S. H., Sec. 25, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1840; Jerseyville City
SNYDER, Leander, Jerseyville, Boot Maker, Lancaster Co., PA; 1868, Jerseyville City
STELLE, Daniel R., Sec. 36, Farmer, Essex Co., NJ, 1850; Jerseyville City
STANLEY, Douglass, Sec. 25, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1858; Jerseyville City
STELLE, J. K., Jerseyville, Farmer, Somerset Co., NJ, 1837; Jerseyville City
SNEDEKER, O. A., Jerseyville, Attorney at Law, Jersey Co., IL; 1848, Jerseyville City
SNEDEKER, Isaac, Jerseyville, Nursery, Mercer Co., NJ, 1843; Jerseyville City
TACK, John C. Jr., Jerseyville, Merchant, Philadelphia, PA; 1847, Jerseyville City
TIFF, Oliver A., Jerseyville, Blacksmith, Jefferson Co., NY; 1854, Jerseyville City
TREPP, Isaac, Jerseyville, Clothing, Boots & Shoes, Prussia; 1871, Jerseyville City
TOLMAN, Cyrus, Sec. 6, Farmer, Plymouth, MASS, 1821; Jerseyville City
TOLMAN, S. W., Sec. 6, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1826; Jerseyville City
TOLMAN, W. O., Sec. 6, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1829; Jerseyville City
TOLMAN, D. E., Sec. 6, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1832; Jerseyville City
TERRELL, Mary C. Mrs., Sec. 35, Farmer, Somerset Co., NJ; 1850, Jerseyville City
TERRELL, Jason L., Sec. 35, Farmer, Morris Co., NJ, 1850; Jerseyville City
TERRELL, Isaac S., Sec. 35, Grain Dealer, Morris Co., NJ; 1850, Jerseyville City
TERRELL, George M., Sec. 35, Farmer, Morris Co., NJ, 1850; Jerseyville City
TERRELL, Olliver R., Sec. 35, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1851; Jerseyville City
TERRELL, Lewis, Sec. 35, Farmer, Somerset Co., NJ, 1850; Jerseyville City
TURNER, Thomas, Jerseyville, Agent for Marble Works, Jersey Co.,IL, 1839, Jerseyville City
UPDIKE, Wesley, Sec. 5, Farmer, Windsor Co., NJ, 1859; Jerseyville City
VINSON, John M., Jerseyville, Insurance Agent, Jersey Co., IL; 1839, Jerseyville City
VAN HORNE, A. K., Jerseyville, Physician, Schohaire Co., NY; 1833, Jerseyville City
VANDERVOORT, B. C., Jerseyville, Merchant, Somerset Co., NJ; 1857, Jerseyville City
VOORHEES, P. P., Jerseyville, Justice of the Peace, MiddlesexCo., NJ, 1839, Jerseyville City
VAN PELT, Winfield S., Jerseyville, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL; 1848, Jerseyville City
VAN PELT, J. E., Jerseyville, Grain Dealer, Burlington, NJ; 1839, Jerseyville City
VAN LIEW, Jeremiah, Sec. 23, Farmer, Somerset Co., NJ, 1839; Jerseyville City
VAN LIEW, Frederick, Sec. 26, Farmer, Somerset Co., NJ, 1839; Jerseyville City
VAN LIEW, B. B., Sec. 23, Farmer, Somerset Co., NJ, 1839; Jerseyville City
VOORHEES, George R., Sec. 26, Farmer, Somerset Co., NJ, 1848; Jerseyville City
VOORHEES, Charles A., Sec. 4, Farmer, Monmouth Co., NJ, 1856; Jerseyville City
VAN PELT, A. A. Mrs., Sec. 12,, Somerset Co., NJ, 1839, Jerseyville City
WEDDING, Benjamin, Jerseyville, Real Estate Agent, Scioto Co.,OH, 1834, Jerseyville City
WHITENACK, J. E., Jerseyville, Postmaster, Somerset Co., NJ; 1852, Jerseyville City
WARD, Jonas L., Jerseyville, Physician, Licking Co., OH; 1859, Jerseyville City
WARREN, George E., Jerseyville, Attorney at Law, Franklin Co.,OH, 1836, Jerseyville City
WARE, George W., Jerseyville, Druggist, Worcester Co., MASS; 1858, Jerseyville City
WALLACE, Nicholas, Jerseyville, Grocer, Tipperary Co., Ireland; 1860, Jerseyville City
WILEY, John, Jerseyville, Groceries, Nails & Clothing, TompkinsCo., NY, 1859, Jerseyville City
WINSOR, John C., Sec. 14, Farmer, Devonshire, England, 1843, Jerseyville City
WHITLOCK, John C., Sec. 24, Farmer, Russell Co., VA, 1823; Jerseyville City
WASHBURN, L. C. Dr., Jerseyville, Physician, Athens Co., OH; 1861, Jerseyville City
WHARTON, Charles, Sec. 8, Farmer, Bucks Co., PA, 1842; Jerseyville City
WEST, John C., Jerseyville, Bricklayer & Plasterer, Warren Co.,KY, 1839, Jerseyville City
WOODEN, E. Ann Mrs., Sec. 27, Farmer, Union Co., NJ, 1866; Jerseyville City
WHITE, John R., Sec. 15, Farmer, Bond Co., IL, 1855; Jerseyville City
WARREN, C. H. Mrs., Sec. 25, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1849; Jerseyville City
WARREN, Charles D. W., Sec. 10, Farmer, Jersey Co., IL, 1850; Jerseyville City
YOUNG, James M., Jerseyville, Co. Assessor & Treasurer, RutherfordCo., NC, 1848, Jerseyville City
History of Township 6, Range 11
John Carroll built the first house, in section 15, in 1820. Amongothers who settled early were James Thompson, Edward Carroll, andWilliam Bates. The first justice of the peace was Joseph Bassey, whowas elected (or appointed), in 1822. The first school was taught in1825. The first marriage was that of Josiah T. Askew to Miss HannahBates, in 1822. The first birth was a child to them in 1823. The first death was that of Edward Carroll, in the spring of 1823. This township was originally timber. The surface is rolling and broken, but it has an active, intelligent population, it contains some good fruit-farms, with substantial residence.
Name; Residence; Business; Nativity; When came to Jersey Co.; Precinct
ALLEN, John A.; Sec. 3; Farmer; Philadelphia, PA; 1844; Township 6-11
AMES, Lucy V. S.; Sec. 20; Capitalist; Madison Co., IL; 1851; Township 6-11
ALLEN, W. J.; Sec. 6; Farmer; Hamilton Co., IL; 1848; Township6-11
BRIGGS, John J.; Sec. 3; Farmer; Washington Co., NY; 1837; Township 6-11
BESTERFELDT, Christian; Sec. 5; Farmer; Prussia; 1854; Township 6-11
BARNHARDT, E. L.; Sec. 15; Stone Mason; Germany; 1855; Township 6-11
CARRIGAN, William; Sec. 1; Farmer; Jackson Co., GA; 1857; Township 6-11
CHAPPEE, Joseph; Sec. 2; Farmer; Canada; 1844; Township 6-11
CHAPPEE, J. A.; Sec. 2; Farmer; St. Louis Co., MO; 1844; Township 6-11
CHAPPEE, Louis; Sec. 2; Farmer; St. Louis Co., MO; 1844; Township 6-11
CORNELIUS, Daniel; Sec. 3; Farmer; St. Claire Co., IL; 1830; Township 6-11
FULLER, E. M.; Sec. 21; Farmer; Bennington Co., VT; 1862; Township 6-11
FESSLER, Sebastien; Sec. 14; Farmer; France; 1849; Township 6-11
GLAESSBRENNER, G. L.; Sec. 11; Merchant; Germany; 1857; Township 6-11
GATEWOOD, E. B.; Sec. 10; Farmer; Marion Co., KY; 1840; Township 6-11
GRAHAM, Robert H.; Elsah; Stone Mason; Atlantic Ocean; 1859; Township 6-11
HAMER, Moses; Sec. 2; Farmer; Lancaster Co., PA; 1854; Township 6-11
HOFFMAN, Michael; Sec. 14; Farmer; Germany; 1867; Township 6-11
HOUPHT, Isaac; Elsah; Boatman; Ohio Co., VA; 1855; Township 6-11
HANSELL, T. F.; Elsah; Commission Merchant; Dearborn Co., IN; 1870; Township 6-11
JOHNSON, S. B.; Sec. 24; Farmer; Jefferson Co., NY; 1858; Township 6-11
JONES, Charles Floyd; Sec. 18; Civil Engineer; New York City,NY; 1867; Township 6-11
KELLER, Cosmos; Elsah; Saloon; France; 1857; Township 6-11
KELLER, Louis; Elsah; Cooper; France; 1857; Township 6-11
LOCK, John; Sec. 26; Farmer; England; 1870; Township 6-11
LOCK, W. J.; Sec. 26; Farmer; Madison Co., IL; 1856; Township 6-11
LOCK, Eddie C.; Sec. 26; Farmer; Madison Co., IL; 1856; Township 6-11
LOHR, Christian; Elsah; Saloon; Germany; 1857; Township 6-11
MARSHAW, William; Sec. 8; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1845; Township 6-11
MARSHAW, Charles H.; Sec. 8; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1850; Township 6-11
MARSHAW, John B.; Sec. 8; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1862; Township 6-11
MICHEL, Michael; Sec. 14; Farmer; Germany; 1857; Township 6-11
MOTT, B. L.; Elsah; Merchant; Monroe Co., OH; 1858; Township 6-11
ONETTO, D. F.; Elsah; Blacksmith; Jersey Co., IL; 1841; Township 6-11
ONETTO, J. H.; Elsah; Merchant; Philadelphia, PA; 1837; Township 6-11
RINTEUL, James; Sec. 11; Farmer; Scotland; 1854; Township 6-11
RIEHL, E. A.; Sec. 25; Fruit Grower; St. Louis Co., MO; 1863; Township 6-11
ROADES, William; Sec. 7; Farmer; Bedford Co., VA; 1840; Township 6-11
SPANGLE, Alvin; Sec. 1; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1842; Township6-11
SEGRAVES, James; Sec. 1; Farmer; Clinton Co., IL; 1857; Township 6-11
SWALES, Mary Mrs.; Sec. 13; Farmer & Merchant; England; 1845; Township 6-11
SLOVER, John; Sec. 3; Farmer; Butler Co., OH; 1850; Township 6-11
SLATEN, B. F.; Sec. 6; Attorney; St. Clair Co., IL; 1829; Township 6-11
STEPHANY, Martin; Elsah; Merchant; Germany; 1855; Township 6-11
SEMPLE, Mary S. Mrs.; Sec. 18; Farmer; St. Clair Co., IL; 1851; Township 6-11
SWANN, J. G.; Sec. 7; Fruit Grower; St. Clair Co., IL; 1826; Township 6-11
SCHWEICKARBT, Phillip; Sec. 11; Farmer; Germany; 1859; Township 6-11
STARR, James E.; Sec. 21; Horticulturist; New York City, NY; 1862; Township 6-11
THOMSON, James; Sec. 1; Farmer; Connecticut; 1853; Township 6-11
TURVELLE, Peter; Sec. 2; Farmer; St. Louis Co., MO; 1846; Township 6-11
TRAGER, William; Sec. 14; Farmer; Germany; 1857; Township 6-11
TONKINSON, D. T.; Sec. 8; Farmer; Clarke Co., OH; 1848; Township 6-11
TYLER, S. H.; Sec. 5; Carpenter; Litchfield, CT; 1870; Township 6-11
WACHTER, Andreas; Sec. 14; Farmer; Germany; 1857; Township 6-11
WADE, William; Sec. 11; Farmer; Smith Co., TN; 1849; Township 6-11
WORTHY, A.; Sec. 6; Farmer; Franklin Co., GA; 1845; Township 6-11
YOUNGBLOOD, George H.; Sec. 22; Farmer; Germany; 1853; Township 6-11
History of Township 6, Range 12
The first settlement was made in this township near the mouth of theIllinois River, by George Finley, about the year 1818. Sanford Hughes, James Babcock, George Pixley, Joseph Marshall, and Jude Warner, were among the first settlers. The first entry of land in the present limits of Jersey County, was made by James Mason, covering the present town of Grafton, in 1821. William H. Allen was the first justice of the peace, elected in August, 1821. The first constable was elected the same time. The Rocky Bluffs, on the south line of this township are among the prominent and among the most valuable quarries in the state. The township is broken and rolling, and was mostly timber. The present commercial prospects of Grafton bids fair to add much to the future wealth of this township.
Name; Residence; Business; Nativity; When came to Jersey Co.; Precinct
ALLEN, James M.; Grafton; Mill Owner; Jersey Co., IL; 1847; Township 6-12
ALLEN, William H.; Grafton; Banker; New Bedford, MASS.; 1840; Township 6-12
ALLEN, Henry C.; Grafton; Bookkeeper; Jersey Co., IL; 1851; Township 6-12
ALLEN, William H. Jr.; Grafton; Assistant Banker; Jersey Co.,IL; 1854; Township 6-12
BURRIS, Seth; Sec. 2; Farmer; Hardin Co., KY; 1855; Township 6-12
BOURKE, Patrick M.; Grafton; Priest; Ireland; 1871; Township 6-12
BIERNE, J. L.; Grafton; Mill Owner; Monroe Co., VA; 1853; Township 6-12
BRINTON, Emmer; Grafton; Mill Owner; Chester Co., PA; 1859; Township 6-12
BRINTON, W. S.; Grafton; Merchant; Chester Co., PA; 1858; Township 6-12
BARKER, David; Grafton; Contractor; England; 1857; Township 6-12
BRAINERD, Charles; Grafton; Clerk; Onedia Co, NY; 1866; Township 6-12
BRAY, William I.; Sec. 2; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1840; Township 6-12
BAXTER, Hiram; Grafton; Millwright; Pike Co., MO; 1867; Township 6-12
BARBER, Alexander; Sec. 4; Farmer; Randolph Co., IL; 1865; Township 6-12
BROWN, Daniel; Sec. 3; School Teacher; Rutherford Co., NC; 1857; Township 6-12
CLARK, Lyman R.; Grafton; Furniture Dealer; Harrison Co., IN; 1866; Township 6-12
CARTNEY, William; Grafton; Groceries & Provisions; England; 1866; Township 6-12
CHASE, C. M.; Sec. 7; Farmer; Meigs Co., OH; 1871; Township 6-12
DEMPSIE, William S.; Grafton; Hotel & Saloon; Ireland; 1856; Township 6-12
DOUGHERTY, James; Grafton; Groceries & Provisions; Ireland; 1872; Township 6-12
DARE, Oliver;; Farmer; Cumberland Co., NJ; 1867; Township 6-12
DIERS, J. T.; Grafton; Physician; Germany; 1871; Township 6-12
EASTMAN, Henry; Grafton; Merchant; Prussia; 1855; Township 6-12
FRITZGERALD, John A.; Grafton; Groceries & Provisions; Perry Co.,OH; 1867; Township 6-12
FLEAK, A. D.; Grafton; Ship Builder; Hamilton Co., OH; 1867; Township 6-12
FLANIGAN, Martin; Grafton; Saloon; Ireland; 1869; Township 6-12
FARRINGTON, Silas; Grafton; Sup’t of Quarry; Hampshire Co.,MASS; 1858; Township 6-12
FILLEY & FARRINGTON; Grafton; Grafton Stone & Tr’n Co.; ; Township 6-12
FREIMANN, Peter; Grafton; Millwright; Germany; 1856; Township6-12
FOEBER, Mikel; Sec. 5; Farmer; Prussia; 1857; Township 6-12
GODFREY, Jacob; Grafton; Merchant; Cape May, NJ; 1837; Township 6-12
GRADY & GREEN; Grafton; Groceries; Ireland; 1867; Township 6-12
GEARING, W. R.; Sec. 4; Schol Teacher; St. Louis Co., MO; 1858; Township 6-12
GOODRICH, Ralph C.; Sec. 3; Fruit Grower; Middlesex Co., CT; 1854; Township 6-12
HERRIOTT, E. L.; Grafton; Physician; Pittsburgh, PA; 1861; Township 6-12
HART, John; Sec. 4; Farmer; Pulaski Co., KY; 1856; Township 6-12
LYONS, C.; Grafton; Commission Merchant; New Orleans; 1868; Township 6-12
LEWIS, James E.; Sec. 2; Farmer; Ulster Co., NY; 1844; Township 6-12
LINZEE, D.; Grafton; Merchant; Fairfield Co., OH; 1856; Township 6-12
MEYSENBURG, Ernest; Grafton; Merchant; Prussia; 1867; Township 6-12
MYERS, John E.; Grafton; Bookkeeper; New York; 1866; Township6-12
MEARS, W. R.; Sec. 4; Farmer; St. Claire Co., IL; 1858; Township 6-12
MARTIN, Joseph; Grafton; Saloon; France; 1832; Township 6-12
NOBLE, Daniel; Sec. 1; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1836; Township 6-12
NOBLE, Hiram; Sec. 1; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1837; Township 6-12
NOBLE, Z.; Sec. 1; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1840; Township 6-12
OLSEN, Hans; Grafton; Shoemaker; Denmark; 1867; Township 6-12
PINERO, E. A.; Grafton; Banker; New Orleans; 1863; Township 6-12
QUITT, Joseph; Sec. 5; Farmer; Germany; 1851; Township 6-12
REEVES, Thomas A.; Grafton; Bookkeeper at Quarry; Shenandoah Co.,VA; 1867; Township 6-12
REUBEL, Michael; Grafton; Liquor Dealer; Germany; 1862; Township 6-12
ROBINSON, Thomas; Grafton; Plasterer; Ross Co., OH; 1856; Township 6-12
SLATEN, W. D. F.; Sec. 1; Farmer; Georgia; 1818; Township 6-12
SLATEN, John W.; Grafton; Attorney at Law; Georgia; 1818; Township 6-12
STAFFORD, Brook; Grafton; Merchant; Philadelphia, PA; 1836; Township 6-12
STAFFORD, C. P.; Grafton; Merchant; Philadelphia, PA; 1836; Township 6-12
STAFFORD, Brook Jr.; Grafton; Merchant; Jersey Co., IL; 1842; Township 6-12
SMITH, B. J.; Grafton; Merchant; Butler Co., PA; 1863; Township 6-12
SIMMS, James T.; Grafton; Contractor; Louisa Co., VA; 1867; Township 6-12
SLATEN, T. A.; Grafton; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1847; Township6-12
STEINMAN, Fred; Grafton; Switzerland; Switzerland; 1860; Township 6-12
STOLZHEISE, Adolph; Grafton; Merchant; Prussia; 1870; Township 6-12
VEITCH, James B.; Grafton; Physician; England; 1839; Township6-12
WAGNER, Charles; Grafton; Saloon; Germany; 1867; Township 6-12
WALLACE, E. W.; Sec. 2; Farmer; Ulster Co., NY; 1848; Township6-12
WALLACE, E. S.; Sec. 2; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1851; Township6-12
WALSH, George; Grafton; Stone Mason; Ireland; 1859; Township 6-12
WILDT, William N.; Sec. 4; Farmer; Germany; 1856; Township 6-12
ZIMMERMAN, William; Grafton; Blacksmith; Prussia; 1869; Township 6-12
History of Township 6, Range 13
Among the first settlers in this township were John Stafford, WilliamCresswell, and others who settled about the year 1820. The surface ismostly broken on the Mississippi and Illinois bluffs. It was originally timber. The first justice of the peace was Walter Cresswell, who was appointed by the governor, in 1820, being the first justice in the present limits of Jersey County.
Name; Residence; Business; Nativity; When came to Jersey Co.; Precinct
ATKESON, C. W.; Sec. 1; Farmer; Gallia Co., OH; 1869; Township6-13
AUSTON, James R.; Sec. 10; Farmer; Boone Co., MO; 1848; Township 6-13
DARE, Alford; Sec. 12; Farmer; Philadelphia, PA; 1861; Township 6-13
DINSMOORE, S. P.; Sec. 14; Farmer; Athens Co., OH; 1866; Township 6-13
FREYMAN, Samuel; Sec. 10; Farmer; Kentucky; 1849; Township 6-13
KASLICK, Nicholas; Sec. 15; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1844; Township 6-13
KASLICK, John; Sec. 3; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1841; Township 6-13
LEE, William; Sec. 2; Farmer; Madison Co., IL; 1859; Township 6-13
MYERS, Henry; Sec. 2; Farmer; Prussia; 1847; Township 6-13
MILLER, Elbert; Sec. 10; Farmer; Hamilton Co., IL; 1857; Township 6-13
NOBLE, George L.; Sec. 15; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1838; Township 6-13
ONTIS, William; Sec. 15; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1829; Township 6-13
SLATEN, John T.; Sec. 10; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1841; Township 6-13
STAFFORD, George; Sec. 4; Farmer; St. Louis Co., MO; 1821; Township 6-13
WATSON, John; Sec. 9; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1838; Township 6-13
History of Township 7, Range 10
The first dwellings were built by Joseph Richardson and Samuel Clarke, on section 14, in 1831. About the same time, John D. Combs, Levi McNeal, David and George Settlemiers, John Hart, James B. Pinkard, William Harrison and Joseph Andrews, first settled with some others in this township. The first Justice of the Peace was Joseph Crabb, elected in August, 1832. The first constable was John Hart. The first marriage was Silas Gardner to Miss Maria Harrison, in the spring of 1833. Among the first preachers was the Rev. John Dew, who organized a M. E. Church, in the spring of 1832, which now exists. The first school was taught in the spring of 1833, on section 24, by Mrs. Sarah, wife of L. P. Stratton. The first Sabbath school in the present limits of Jersey county, was organized in the summer of 1832. This township was originally about one third prairie, the balance timber and rough. The prairie is moderately undulating, but on the Piasa the surface is somewhat broken. It contains some good farms and an industrious people.
Name; Residence; Business; Nativity; When came to Jersey Co.; Precinct
ANDREWS, Robert D.; Sec. 12; Farmer; Sussex Co., VA; 1832; Township 7-10
ANDREWS, Joseph; Sec. 12; Farmer; Sussex Co., VA; 1830; Township 7-10
ANDREWS, John; Brighton; Farmer; Virginia; 1830; Township 7-10
BURKE, James; Sec. 4; Farmer; Posey Co., IN; 1858; Township 7-10
BATES, William; Sec. 6; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL;; Township 7-10
BOTT, Martin; Sec. 36; Farmer; Germany; 1845; Township 7-10
BOTT, John M.; Sec. 36; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1847; Township7-10
BEAN, T. T. & Bro.; Brighton; Drug Store; ;; Township 7-10
BRUMER, John W.; Sec. 14; Farmer; Saxony, Germany; 1869; Township 7-10
BUTTERFIELD, I. L.; Sec. 24; Stock, Fruit, & Poultry; FranklinCo., ME; 1866; Township 7-10
BROOKFIELD, Joseph; Sec. 16; Farmer; England; 1840; Township 7-10
CHAPPELL, William; Sec. 19; Farmer; Devonshire, England; 1837; Township 7-10
DONNELL, Thomas O.; Sec. 26; Farmer; Mayo Co., Ireland; 1855; Township 7-10
DOWN, B.; Sec. 22; Farmer; Devonshire, England; 1833; Township7-10
EDWARDS, Henry D.; Sec. 7; Surveyor; Scioto Co., OH; 1849; Township 7-10
EDWARDS, George W.; Sec. 19; Farmer; Scioto Co., OH; 1849; Township 7-10
EDWARDS, William H.; Sec. 11; Farmer; Scioto Co., OH; 1849; Township 7-10
ELLIOTT, A. W.; Sec. 12; Farmer & Fruit Grower; Butler Co., OH; 1851; Township 7-10
ELDREDGE, Phin.; Sec. 11; Farmer; Philadelphia, PA; 1848; Township 7-10
GORIN, George W.; Sec. 27; Farmer; Stewart Co., TN; 1843; Township 7-10
GOODMAN, J. G.; Sec. 29; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1840; Township 7-10
GOODMAN, W. C.; Sec. 29; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1838; Township 7-10
GIFFORD, A.; Brighton; Carpenter & Builder; Philadelphia, PA; 1853; Township 7-10
GERDES, John; Sec. 25; Farmer; Germany; 1861; Township 7-10
HAMILTON, M. V.; Delhi; Merchant; New Jersey; 1855; Township 7-10
HALLOWELL, William; Sec. 28; Farmer; Madison Co., IL; 1843; Township 7-10
HALLOWELL, George H.; Sec. 28; Horticulturist; Madison Co., IL; 1843; Township 7-10
HAMILTON, Alex; Sec. 22; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1837; Township 7-10
HUBENER, Lawrenz; Sec. 22; Farmer; Germany; 1872; Township 7-10
HEIDEMANN, Fred W.; Sec. 24; Farmer; Germany; 1867; Township 7-10
HAAG, Fred; Sec. 28; Farmer; Virdenberg, Germany; 1861; Township 7-10
KILEY, Michael; Sec.27; Farmer; Waterford Co., Ireland; 1853; Township 7-10
KRAMER, John; Sec. 36; Farmer; Prussia; 1865; Township 7-10
KULENKAMP, Henry; Sec. 25; Farmer; Hanover, Germany; 1855; Township 7-10
LANGDON, W. O. MD; Delhi; Physician & Surgeon; Danville, KY; 1870; Township 7-10
LURTON, Joseph N.; Delhi; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1839; Township 7-10
MOREHOUSE, R. C.; Sec. 6; Farmer; Essex Co., NJ; 1866; Township 7-10
MUNDLE, Dixon; Sec. 30; Farmer; Dumfriesshire, Scotland; 1835; Township 7-10
MARSHALL, Thomas; Sec. 30; Farmer; New Castle Co. DE; 1837; Township 7-10
MULCAHY, Daniel; Sec. 27; Farmer; Waterford Co., Ireland; 1868; Township 7-10
MONTAGUE, James L.; Sec. 15; Farmer; McKeesport, PA; 1849; Township 7-10
MAXINER, P. L.; Sec. 21; Farmer; Germany; 1855; Township 7-10
PARISH, James W.; Sec. 18; Farmer; Pike Co., MO; 1845; Township 7-10
PINCKARD, James B.; Brighton; Farmer; Monongalia Co., W. VA; 1829; Township 7-10
PROTHERO, Z. T.; Sec. 35; Farmer; Luzerne Co., PA; 1853; Township 7-10
READER, George; Sec. 25; Farmer; Dorchester, England; 1852; Township 7-10
RICE, Frank; Sec. 14; Farmer; Baden, Germany; 1869; Township 7-10
ROBERTSON, Donald; Sec. 28; Farmer; Scotland; 1856; Township 7-10
SCOTT, William A.; Delhi; Farmer; Greene Co., IL; 1848; Township 7-10
SHIELDS, Peter; Sec. 34; Farmer; Dublin Co., Ireland; 1847; Township 7-10
STRATTON, & Amass.; Brighton; Bankers; ;; Township 7-10
SHOEBERLY, Frank; Sec. 34; Farmer; Germany; 1859; Township 7-10
SPRINGMAN, George; Sec. 21; Farmer; Baden, Germany; 1862; Township 7-10
SCHALLER, Frank H.; Sec. 23; Farmer; Saxony, Germany; 1857; Township 7-10
SCHROEDER, Frank; Sec. 22; Farmer; Saxony, Germany; 1855; Township 7-10
TELGMANN, Fredrich; Sec. 26; Farmer; Germany; 1868; Township 7-10
WATERS, John; Sec. 32; Farmer; Sussex Co., England; 1843; Township 7-10
WEIDNER, John G.; Sec. 27; Farmer; Germany; 1852; Township 7-10
WONDERLY, Alex; Sec. 14; Farmer; Baden, Germany; 1868; Township 7-10
History of Township 7, Range 11
The first settlement and improvement was made by John G. Lofton, in1817. Soon after came Josiah White, 1818, and John D. Ezekiel Gilham,in 1820. Soon after followed William Gilham, Samuel Rincade(may beKincade), John Finley, Jacob Cumming, and John R. Black, in 1826. Thefirst sawmill was built by Joseph Crabb, in 1840; the first school was taught by Turner R. Lurton, about 1827, in a small log-house owned by John D. Gilham; the first school house was built in 1840. Previous to that time, schools were taught in private families. The first sermon was preached in the house of John G. Lofton, by Rev. John Clark, about 1818. The first marriage was that of Joab White to Jane Lofton; the first birth was that of a child of Thomas B. Lofton; and the first death was that of Jacob Cumming, in 1825. Samuel J. Kincade was the first justice of the peace. This township has a larger proportion of timber than prairie land, and is generally quite well improved.
Name; Residence; Business; Nativity; When came to Jersey Co.; Precinct
BLEYLER, William H.; Newbern; Mill Owner; Philadelphia, PA; 1865; Township 7-11
BLACK, John R.; Sec. 14; Farmer; Lancaster, PA; 1826; Township 7-11
BURLEY, Daniel; Sec. 34; Farmer; Adams Co., OH; 1834; Township7-11
BURNEY, D. D.; Sec. 1; Farmer; Greene Co., IL; 1844; Township 7-11
BEATY, N. C.; Sec. 5; Farmer; Butler Co., OH; 1858; Township 7-11
BUCKLES, J. C.; Sec. 18; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1838; Township 7-11
BUCKLES, John; Sec. 29; Farmer; Scioto Co., OH; 1837; Township7-11
BEEMAN, Joseph; Sec. 19; Farmer; Madison Co., IL; 1825; Township 7-11
BURKE, Michael; Sec. 14; Farmer; Ireland; 1860; Township 7-11
COCKRELL, Moses; Sec. 28; Farmer; Scioto Co., OH; 1832; Township 7-11
CUMMINGS, Mary A.; Sec. 2; Farmer; Bergen Co., NJ; 1822; Township 7-11
CUMMINGS, C. C.; Sec. 1; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1830; Township 7-11
CUMMINGS, Josiah; Sec. 11; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1825; Township 7-11
CUMMINGS, John; Sec. 2; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1833; Township7-11
CORY, Abner; Sec. 2; Farmer; Somerset Co., NJ; 1834; Township 7-11
CLAPP, Leonidas; Sec. 1; Farmer; Washington Co., NY; 1862; Township 7-11
CADWALLADER, E. B.; Sec. 18; Farmer; Fulton Co., IL; 1858; Township 7-11
CHAPPELL, Richard; Sec. 28; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1834; Township 7-11
CHAPPELL, Ephraim; Sec. 20; Farmer; England; 1839; Township 7-11
CORY, J. A.; Sec. 4; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1841; Township 7-11
DAVISON, C.; Sec. 3; Farmer; New Jersey; 1856; Township 7-11
DALY, C. C.; Sec. 14; Farmer; ;; Township 7-11
DARLINGTON, Henry; Sec. 16; Farmer; Scioto Co., OH; 1840; Township 7-11
DAVISON, William; Sec. 10; Farmer; Monmouth Co., NJ; 1856; Township 7-11
DARBY, William; Sec. 2; Farmer; Essex Co., NJ; 1854; Township 7-11
DARLINGTON, Samuel; Sec. 21; Farmer; Scioto Co., OH; 1840; Township 7-11
EVANS, John W.; Sec. 10; Stock Dealer; Greene Co., IL; 1864; Township 7-11
ERWIN, L. C.;; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1842; Township 7-11
ERWIN, M. L.; Sec. 13; Blacksmith; Jersey Co., IL; 1842; Township 7-11
EVANS, Robert Lee; Sec. 10; At Home; Jersey Co., IL; 1865; Township 7-11
EVANS, P.; Sec. 10; At Home; Jersey Co., IL; 1868; Township 7-11
FITZGERALD, J. C.; Sec. 7; Farmer; Indiana; 1851; Township 7-11
GILHAM, Marcus; Sec. 33; Merchant; Madison Co., IL; 1819; Township 7-11
GILL, William; Sec. 32; Farmer; England; 1856; Township 7-11
GILLWORTH, Lewis; Sec. 9; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1826; Township 7-11
GREENE, Addison; Sec. 31; Farmer; Jefferson Co., NY; 1847; Township 7-11
GREENE, Albert; Sec. 31; Law Student; Jersey Co., IL; 1849; Township 7-11
GREENE, Addison Jr.; Sec. 31; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1851; Township 7-11
GILHAM, J. F.; Sec. 28; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1842; Township7-11
GARDNER, Robert; Sec. 26; Farmer; Columbia Co., PA; 1835; Township 7-11
HOUSE, Reuben I.; Sec. 25; Farmer; Washington Co., VA; 1844; Township 7-11
IOKERS, George; Sec. 27; Farmer; Germany; 1854; Township 7-11
IOKERS, Jacob; Sec. 27; Farmer; Germany; 1857; Township 7-11
JONES, R. T.; Sec. 11; Farmer; England; 1866; Township 7-11
KNIGHT, Joseph; Sec. 32; Farmer; England; 1868; Township 7-11
LURTON, Jacob; Sec. 32; Farmer; Jefferson Co., KY; 1817; Township 7-11
LURTON, John C.; Sec. 31; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1831; Township 7-11
LAMB, Thomas J.; Sec. 9; Farmer; Washington Co., NY; 1840; Township 7-11
LAMB, John H.; Sec. 8; Farmer; Washington Co., NY; 1840; Township 7-11
LAMB, John J.; Sec. 20; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1836; Township7-11
LAMB, James W.; Sec. 20; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1836; Township 7-11
LAMB, Daniel T.; Sec. 20; Farmer; Adams Co., MS; 1835; Township 7-11
LURTON, N. M.; Sec. 33; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1830; Township7-11
LIVINGSTON, Albert; Sec. 21; Farmer; Newcastle, Delaware; 1865; Township 7-11
McADAMS, Lewis Y.; Newbern; Mill Owner; Butler Co., OH; 1857; Township 7-11
McADAMS, C. E. MD; Newbern; Physician; Butler Co., OH; 1857; Township 7-11
MOTT, John D.; Old Newbern; Merchant; Munroe Co., OH; 1871; Township 7-11
McDOW, Thomas; Sec. 32; Farmer; South Carolina; 1808; Township7-11
McDOW, John N.; Sec. 32; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1833; Township 7-11
McDOW, Martha Miss.; Sec. 32;; Jersey Co., IL; 1826; Township 7-11
MARTIN, Joshua; Sec. 20; Farmer; Tennessee; 1831; Township 7-11
McCLUSKY, Hiram; Sec. 22; Farmer; Georgia; 1840; Township 7-11
MARSHAW, Joseph; Sec. 29; Farmer; Missouri; 1826; Township 7-11
NICOL, Peter; Sec. 34; Farmer; Scotland; 1858; Township 7-11
NEWBERRY, Henry; Sec. 17; Farmer; Hartford, CT; 1837; Township 7-11
PENNINGTON, P.; Sec. 10; Farmer; New Jersey; 1834; Township 7-11
RANDOLPH, Lewis; Sec. 13; Farmer; Somerset Co., NJ; 1837; Township 7-11
RANDOLPH, George S.; Sec. 1; Farmer; Somerset Co., NJ; 1856; Township 7-11
STELLE, Moore C.; Sec. 13; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1843; Township 7-11
SLATEN, G. W.; Sec. 31; Farmer; Jackson Co., GA; 1822; Township 7-11
SLATEN, J. R.; Sec. 31; Farmer; Greene Co., IL; 1822; Township7-11
SILSBEE, C. C. Mrs.; Sec. 20; Farmer; Scioto Co., OH; 1836; Township 7-11
SEGRAVES, Jordan; Sec. 35; Farmer; Georgia; 1857; Township 7-11
SLOMAN, James; Sec. 33; Farmer; England; 1843; Township 7-11
UTT, John H.; Sec. 26; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1840; Township 7-11
UTT, John; Sec. 34; Farmer; Manchester; 1835; Township 7-11
UPDIKE, Theodore; Sec. 15; Farmer; Mercer Co., NJ; 1857; Township 7-11
VAN HORNE, James E.; Sec. 12; Farmer; Scohaire Co., NY; 1833; Township 7-11
VOORHEES, Charles H.; Sec. 8; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1839; Township 7-11
VOORHEES, J. B.; Sec. 8; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1841; Township 7-11
WYKOFF, A. S.; Sec. 12; Farmer; Scohaire Co., NY; 1833; Township 7-11
WALSH, John P.; Sec. 14; Farmer; Ireland; 1850; Township 7-11
WHITE, Daniel P.; Sec. 20; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1834; Township 7-11
WATSON, J. M.; Sec. 13; Farmer; Madison Co., IN; 1846; Township 7-11
WATSON, J. J.; Sec. 13; Wagon Maker; St. Louis Co., MO; 1846; Township 7-11
History of Township 7, Range 12
Among the first settlers in this township, were Samuel Lofton, William McDow, Josiah White, Gregg McDaniel, James Dobbs [Dabbs], and others, who settled before 1824. The first justice of the peace was Gilbert Douglas, who was elected in 1834. The first constable was Jay M. Hurd, who was appointed in 1833. The first resident physician was Silas Hamilton. Rev. Mr. Phelps, a Methodist preacher, and the Rev. Mr. Dodson, were among the early preachers. The first school was taught at the house of Ezra Hurd, by Caroline Ripson, in the summer of 1832. The surface is mostly rolling, and was originally about one-fourth prairie, the balance timber and rough. The soil is well adapted to the growth of grain, grass, and fruits. It contains some highly cultivated farms, and has an industrious and intelligent population. Mr. Gregg McDaniel built the first grist-mill having water-power, in 1829, which was the first of this power erected in the county.
Name; Residence; Business; Nativity; When came to Jersey Co.; Precinct
ANDERSON, T. W.; Sec. 23; Merchant; Warren Co., OH; 1852; Township 7-12
ASHFORD, W. R.; Sec. 12; Farmer; Caswell Co., NC; 1857; Township 7-12
BELL, W. C.; Otterville; Teamster; Caldwell Co., KY; 1858; Township 7-12
BARTLETT, Ira W.; Otterville; Gunsmith; Jersey Co., IL; 1836; Township 7-12
BECK, A. L.; Sec. 15; Farmer; North’mb’l’nd Co., PA; 1844; Township 7-12
BROCK, T. F.; Sec. 25; Farmer; Franklin Co., VA; 1825; Township 7-12
BRAY, E. A.; Otterville; Constable; Charlotte Co., NC; 1831; Township 7-12
BARTON, John A.; Sec. 27; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1844; Township 7-12
BELL, James R.; Sec. 33; Farmer; Logan Co., KY; 1847; Township7-12
CAMPBELL, John A.; Otterville; Farmer; Athens Co., OH; 1847; Township 7-12
CURTIS, J. T. MD; Otterville; Physician; Jersey Co., IL; 1837; Township 7-12
CURTIS, William D.; Sec. 14; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1836; Township 7-12
CADWALADER, John; Sec. 13; Farmer; Harrison Co., OH; 1858; Township 7-12
CLARKE, Ira W.; Sec. 2; Farm for sale; Davie Co., NC; 1849; Township 7-12
COPE, George; Sec. 1; Farmer; Davie Co., NC; 1827; Township 7-12
CLARIDGE, Josiah; Sec. 28; Farmer; Tennessee; 1854; Township 7-12
DOUGHARTY, Henry E.; Otterville; Mill Owner; Adams Co., MS; 1833; Township 7-12
DODSON, Theodore; Otterville; Miller; Jersey Co., IL; 1848; Township 7-12
DOUGHARTY, John G.; Sec. 13; Farmer; Adams Co., MS; 1832; Township 7-12
DOUGHERTY, Joseph; Sec. 26; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1851; Township 7-12
DOUGHARTY, S. J. M.; Sec. 23; Farmer; Adams Co., MS; 1833; Township 7-12
DABBS, W. W.; Sec. 3; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1836; Township 7-12
DUGAN, Michael; Sec. 2; Farmer; Ireland; 1861; Township 7-12
DAY, Jeduthan; Sec. 30; Farmer; Bergen Co., NJ; 1857; Township7-12
DAVIS, John; Sec. 36; Farmer; Madison Co., KY; 1844; Township 7-12
ELLIS, Samuel G.; Sec. 27; Farmer; Tennessee; 1849; Township 7-12
EDSALL, W. H.; Sec. 33; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1846; Township7-12
FITZGERALD, Richard; Sec. 2; Farmer; Ireland; 1851; Township 7-12
GIERS, F.; Otterville; Merchant; St. Louis Co., MO; 1855; Township 7-12
GILMORE, William H.; Sec. 33; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1846; Township 7-12
GILMORE, Josephus;; Farmer; Virginia; 1845; Township 7-12
HULL, John M.; Sec. 16; Farmer; Monroe Co., IL; 1841; Township7-12
HUMISTON, L.; Otterville; Carpenter; Washington Co., OH; 1847; Township 7-12
HAMILTON, O. B.; Otterville; Attorney at Law; Jersey Co., IL; 1839; Township 7-12
HUMISTON, Warren; Sec. 4; Farmer; Washington Co., OH; 1852; Township 7-12
HAMILTON, Nathaniel; Sec. 34; Farmer; Washington Co., OH; 1829; Township 7-12
HENSON, Joel; Sec. 1; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1837; Township 7-12
KAPPEL, Joseph; Sec. 19; Farmer; Germany; 1856; Township 7-12
KEEDWELL, Daniel; Sec. 8; Farmer; England; 1865; Township 7-12
KESSLER, Henry; Sec. 8; Farmer; Germany; 1853; Township 7-12
LEWIS, David B.; Sec. 34; Farmer; Ulster Co., NY; 1844; Township 7-12
McADAMS, William Sr.; Sec. 11; Farmer & Stock Dealer; Butler Co.,OH; 1857; Township 7-12
McDOW, William; Sec. 14; Farmer; Madison Co., IL; 1824; Township 7-12
MOSS, J. F.; Sec. 25; Farmer; Jefferson Co., IL; 1849; Township 7-12
McADAMS, William Jr.; Sec. 12; Farmer; Butler Co., OH; 1856; Township 7-12
McMANNIS, Thomas; Sec. 2; Farmer; Ireland; 1844; Township 7-12
McDOW, Marion; Otterville; Saw Mill; Jersey Co., IL; 1830; Township 7-12
McDANEL, Charles; Sec. 7; Farmer; Madison Co., IL; 1827; Township 7-12
McCROREY, E.; Sec. 20; Farmer; Tennessee; 1855; Township 7-12
NOBLE, W. T.; Sec. 10; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1845; Township 7-12
NOBLE, William; Sec. 14; Farmer; Adams Co., MS; 1827; Township7-12
NOBLE, Caleb Judge; Sec. 13; Farmer & As’ciate Judge; Adams Co.,MS; 1833; Township 7-12
NOBLE, Sidney; Sec. 34; Farmer; Adams Co., MS; 1833; Township 7-12
NEWBERRY, H. D.; Sec. 22; Farmer; Browns Co., OH; 1858; Township 7-12
NEWBERRY, Daniel; Sec. 22; Farmer; New York; 1820; Township 7-12
O’NEAL, John; Sec. 26; Farmer; Ireland; 1852; Township 7-12
O’NEAL, James; Sec. 26; Farmer; ;; Township 7-12
PATTON, Isaac; Sec. 34; Farmer; Wayne Co., TN; 1853; Township 7-12
ROGERS, Elizabeth Mrs.; Otterville; Farmer; Monroe Co., IL; 1835; Township 7-12
REED, Will; Sec. 21; Farmer; Middlesex Co., NJ; 1857; Township7-12
ROGERS, H. S.; Sec. 28; Farmer; Scioto Co., OH; 1840; Township7-12
ROWLING, Simeon; Sec. 33; Farmer; England; 1857; Township 7-12
ROGERS, Noah T.; Sec. 11; Farmer; Ohio; 1846; Township 7-12
SAPPINGTON, M. T.; Otterville; Clerk; St. Louis Co., MO; 1858; Township 7-12
SISSON, John W.; Sec. 13; Farmer & Fancy Hogs; Botetourt Co.,VA; 1850; Township 7-12
STILLWELL, J. O.; Sec. 22; Farmer; Haywood Co., NC; 1835; Township 7-12
SINCLAIR, William; Sec. 2; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1843; Township 7-12
SHORTAL, James; Sec. 26; Farmer; Ireland; 1865; Township 7-12
TERRY, Henry C.; Otterville; Mill Owner; Jersey Co., IL; 1845; Township 7-12
TERRY, J. M.; Sec. 24; Farmer; Hardin Co., KY; 1828; Township 7-12
UTT, Jacob; Sec. 25; Farmer; Northampton; 1833; Township 7-12
VANAUSDOLL, Caleb; Sec. 29; Farmer; Butler Co., OH; 1837; Township 7-12
WHITE, Jesse; Otterville; Wagonmaker & Blacksmith; Madison Co.,IL; 1818; Township 7-12
WILLIAMS, J. S. MD; Otterville; Physician; Simpson Co., KY; 1865; Township 7-12
WHITE, John L.; Sec. 25; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1824; Township 7-12
WHITE, George W.; Sec. 3; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1844; Township 7-12
WARD, A.; Sec. 27; Farmer; Greene Co., IL; 1861; Township 7-12
History of Township 7, Range 13
The first settlements in this township were made about 1820. Among the first settlers were Amos Linn, Enoch Spaulding, William Cresswell and others. This township is rolling and broken, except the bottom of the Illinois River, which has some good, rich, alluvial soil, well adapted to grain. It contains some good farms, and has an industrious population.
Name; Residence; Business; Nativity; When came to Jersey Co.; Precinct
ARBOAJAST, John; Sec. 24; Farmer; Germany; 1858; Township 7-13
CARSON, Allen C.; Sec. 9; Farmer; Vanderburg Co., IN; 1854; Township 7-13
DUGGAN, John; Sec. 27; Farmer; Ireland; 1852; Township 7-13
FUNK, Hez.; Sec. 25; Farmer; Franklin Co., PA; 1851; Township 7-13
HIGHFILL, D. M.; Sec. 26; Farmer; Harrison Co., IN; 1838; Township 7-13
HIGHFILL, T. S.; Sec. 15; Farmer; Harrison Co., IN; 1858; Township 7-13
JOHNSON, William; Sec. 22; Farmer; Madison Co., IL; 1847; Township 7-13
LEGATE, Henry L.; Sec. 36; Farmer; Henderson Co., KY; 1866; Township 7-13
LEWIS, Jacob; Sec. 36; Farmer; Green Briar Co., VA; 1857; Township 7-13
MATHEWS, Isom; Sec. 21; Farmer; Boone Co., MO; 1834; Township 7-13
MATHEWS, George W.; Sec. 21; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1854; Township 7-13
OHM, John; Sec. 12; Farmer; Germany; 1855; Township 7-13
PHIPPS, T. K.; Sec. 11; Farmer; Grayson Co., VA; 1848; Township 7-13
PHIPPS, L. N.; Sec. 11; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1854; Township7-13
PHIPPS, S. J.; Sec. 22; Farmer; Rutland Co., VT; 1860; Township 7-13
REED, J. G.; Sec. 28; Farmer; Montgomery Co., MD; 1865; Township 7-13
SWEET, Freeman; Sec. 16; Farmer; Gallia Co., OH; 1857; Township 7-13
SPECKMANN, H. W.; Sec. 13; Farmer; Germany; 1859; Township 7-13
THOMPSON, A. J.; Sec. 21; Farmer; Washington Co., IN; 1835; Township 7-13
TRAMMEL, Jeremiah; Sec. 35; Farmer; Warren Co., TN; 1856; Township 7-13
THOMPSON, William G.; Sec. 33; Farmer; Jackson Co., TN; 1842; Township 7-13
WEDDING, Thomas; Sec. 21; Farmer; Washington City; 1835; Township 7-13
History of Township 8, Range 10
The first permanent settlement was made, on section 26, by JamesSimmons, in the spring of 1830. Thomas Chapman settled the same year. Among others who were early settlers, was William Moore, who settled on section 20, in the fall of 1831, and George Chapman and some others settled about the same time. The first death was that of a pioneer, who with his family made a temporary settlement, in 1825, on the south part of section 25. The first marriage was that of Richard J. Simmons to Miss Maria Cummings, in the spring of 1832. The first Justice of the Peace was Samuel C. Simmons, elected in August 1831. The first constable was Jeremiah Tindall. Jacob Myers preached the first sermon, at the residence of James Simmons, in 1831. The land in this township is moderately rolling, but in portions it is level, with a rich soil. It was originally about three-fourths prairie. The township contains many fine, well cultivated farms, and the citizens are industrious and intelligent.
Name; Residence; Business; Nativity; When came to Jersey Co.; Precinct
ARMSTRONG, Thomas T.; Sec. 23; Farmer; Newark, NJ; 1839; Township 8-10
BELL, Jeremiah; Sec. 34; Farmer; Hancock Co., GA; 1832; Township 8-10
BORDEN, Enoch C.; Sec. 34; Farmer; Monmouth Co., NJ; 1856; Township 8-10
BARNETT, J. F.; Sec. 30; Farmer; Louisville, KY; 1861; Township 8-10
BARNETT, Allen Sr.; Indiana; Farmer; Lancaster, PA;; Township 8-10
BARTLETT, J. W.; Sec. 28; Farmer; Waldo Co., ME; 1854; Township 8-10
BALL, Calvin; Fidelity; Blacksmith; Yadkin Co., NC; 1847; Township 8-10
BOWKER, William; Sec. 12; Farmer; Wrexham, N. Wales; 1837; Township 8-10
BLANEY, John; Sec. 16; Farmer; Down Co., Ireland; 1838; Township 8-10
BARNES, J. R.; Sec. 12; Farmer; Jersey Co., Il; 1845; Township8-10
BATES, Silas; Sec. 31; Farmer; Butler Co., OH; 1849; Township 8-10
CHRISTOPHER, Henry; Sec. 23; Farmer & Swine Breeder; Warren Co.,OH; 1854; Township 8-10
COLWELL, James; Sec. 23; Farmer; Morris Co., NJ; 1841; Township 8-10
CHARNEY, Michael; Sec. 24; Farmer; Cork Co., Ireland; 1850; Township 8-10
CHAPMAN, John F.; Sec. 23; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1848; Township 8-10
CHADWELL, Thomas H.; Sec. 20; Farmer; Bu’kingh’mshire, England; 1861; Township 8-10
CORZINE, J. F.; Sec. 29; Farmer; Cabarrus Co., NC; 1848; Township 8-10
CHRISTOPHER, John; Sec. 13; Farmer; Somerset Co., NJ; 1845; Township 8-10
CHRISTOPHER, Jos. W.; Fidelity; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1848; Township 8-10
CRAIG, Archibald; Sec. 23; Farmer; Mercer Co., NJ; 1841; Township 8-10
CHAPMAN, J. E. Mrs.; Sec. 33;; Jersey Co., IL; 1851; Township 8-10
CHAPMAN, L. A. Miss.; Sec. 33;; Jersey Co., IL; 1870; Township 8-10
CHAPMAN, J. F.; Sec. 33; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1848; Township 8-10
DODGE, E. A.; Sec. 11; Farmer; Addison Co., VT; 1857; Township8-10
DOUGLAS, Henry; Sec. 24; Farmer; Hampshire, England; 1850; Township 8-10
DAVIS, John; Sec. 19; Farmer; Rowan Co., NC; 1835; Township 8-10
DURNEY, Michael; Sec. 5; Farmer; Kilkenny Co., Ireland; 1855; Township 8-10
ELY, Mary A. Mrs.; Sec. 11; Farmer; Warren Co., OH; 1843; Township 8-10
ELY, John C.; Sec. 22; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1847; Township 8-10
ELY, Isaac R.; Sec. 27; Farmer; Monmouth Co., NJ; 1838; Township 8-10
ELY, A. F.; Sec. 27; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1848; Township 8-10
ELY, George; Sec. 27; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1856; Township 8-10
FROST, James C.; Fidelity; Landlord & Farmer; Monmouth Co., NJ; 1835; Township 8-10
FOSTER, B.; Sec. 16; Farmer; Sussex, England; 1855; Township 8-10
GILLWORTH, Perry; Sec. 4; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1840; Township 8-10
GARRETSON, Garret R.; Sec. 10; Farmer; Somerset Co., NJ; 1845; Township 8-10
GAFFNEY, D.; Sec. 22; Farmer; Wexford, Ireland; 1851; Township8-10
HAYCRAFT, J. J.; Fidelity; Minister; Hardin Co., KY; 1844; Township 8-10
HOOPER, William; Sec. 1; Farmer; Devonshire, England; 1847; Township 8-10
HOSKINS, J. T.; Fidelity; Farmer; Greene Co., IL; 1849; Township 8-10
HICKMAN, J. B.; Sec. 33; Farmer; Gloucester, NJ; 1835; Township 8-10
HEUSINGER, Ernest; Fidelity; Harness Maker; Saxony, Germany; 1859; Township 8-10
HOPPE, John H.; Sec. 26; Farmer; Germany; 1859; Township 8-10
JOHNSON, Charles W.; Sec. 32; Farmer; Philadelphia Co., PA; 1846; Township 8-10
KINGSTON, T. A.; Fidelity; Physician & Surgeon; Madison Co.,IL; 1865; Township 8-10
KING, Sarah Mrs.; Sec. 13; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1830; Township 8-10
KING, Joseph L.; Sec. 13; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL;; Township 8-10
LOUX, J. S.; Sec. 7; Farmer; Bucks Co., PA; 1857; Township 8-10
MARSHALL, John C.; Sec. 13; Farmer & Stock Dealer; Preble Co.,OH; 1844; Township 8-10
MARSHALL, Samuel; Sec. 12; Farmer; Montgomery Co., OH; 1857; Township 8-10
McCOLLISTER, Isaac; Sec. 13; Farmer; Washington Co., NY; 1846; Township 8-10
MOORE, R. S.; Sec. 10; Farmer & Minister; Dearborn Co., IN; 1870; Township 8-10
MERCER, Thomas; Fidelity; Grocery Dealer; Washington Co., PA; 1857; Township 8-10
MINER, Mary A. Mrs.; Fidelity;; Philadelphia, PA; 1843; Township 8-10
McKERNAN, James T.; Fidelity; Farmer; Greene Co., IL; 1849; Township 8-10
MOORE, James; Sec. 14; Farmer; Knox Co., TN; 1825; Township 8-10
MINER, C. F.; Sec. 15; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1844; Township 8-10
O’GORMAN, Patrick; Sec. 8; Farmer; Kildare Co., Ireland; 1860; Township 8-10
PRITCHETT, D. P.; Sec. 4; Farmer; Montgomery Co., KY; 1837; Township 8-10
PARSELL, Peter R.; Sec. 30; Farmer; Somerset Co., NJ; 1864; Township 8-10
RICH, R. T.; Fidelity; Farmer; Devonshire, England; 1852; Township 8-10
ROEMIG, Charles; Fidelity; Wagon & Carriage Maker; Bavaria,Germany; 1865; Township 8-10
ROADY, Nathaniel; Sec. 17; Farmer; Grayson Co., VA; 1851; Township 8-10
STIRRAT, Daniel; Sec. 3; Farmer;; 1836; Township 8-10
SIMMONS, S. C.; Sec. 35; Farmer; Montgomery Co., MD; 1830; Township 8-10
SIMMONS, R. J.; Sec. 34; Farmer; Montgomery Co., MD; 1830; Township 8-10
STONE, A. F.; Sec. 21; Farmer; Tennessee; 1846; Township 8-10
SMITH, Thomas R.; Sec. 21; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1841; Township 8-10
SIMMONS, J. H. H.; Sec. 26; Farmer; Montgomery Co., MD; 1830; Township 8-10
SHANNON, T. G.; Sec. 24; Farmer; Cumberlandshire, England; 1867; Township 8-10
SLATEN, W. W.; Sec. 16; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1839; Township8-10
SEARLS, Thomas; Sec. 5; Farmer; Cork Co., Ireland; 1857; Township 8-10
SIMMONS, J. L.; Sec. 26; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1836; Township 8-10
TOBER, Joseph; Sec. 3; Farmer; Germany; 1862; Township 8-10
TROTTER, John W.; Sec. 26; Farmer; Monmouth Co., NJ; 1856; Township 8-10
TIETSORT, Peter; Sec. 33; Farmer; Butler Co., OH; 1856; Township 8-10
TRABUE, Edward; Sec. 29; Farmer; Logan Co., KY; 1846; Township8-10
TURNER, Henry; Sec. 12; Farmer; New Jersey; 1842; Township 8-10
TULLIS, Edward T.; Sec. 32; Farmer; Ohio; 1848; Township 8-10
VAUGHN, Josiah; Sec. 10; Farmer; Madison Co., IL; 1846; Township 8-10
VOORHEES, Henry V.; Sec. 22; Farmer; Somerset Co., NJ; 1861; Township 8-10
VANCE, T. C.; Sec. 23; Farmer; Londonerry, N.S.; 1855; Township 8-10
WHITFIELD, W. T.; Fidelity; Merchant; Montgomery Co., OH; 1857; Township 8-10
WATSON, Thomas C.; Sec. 3; Farmer; Luzerne Co., PA; 1858; Township 8-10
YARD, William; Sec. 5; Farmer; Somersetshire, England; 1859; Township 8-10
History of Township 8, Range 12
The first settlement was made, in this township, abit the year 1820. Among the first settlers were Philip Grimes, James McKinney, JohnCraine, Matthew M. Darr, Franklin Colean, John Vaughn, and John andJoseph Brown. The first birth was that of Elenor, daughter of MatthewM. Darr, in 1822. Gillen McKinney taught the first school. The firstsermon was preached by the Rev. Jacob Rhoades, a Baptist clergyman. The first justice of the peace, was Calvin Pegee. This township wasoriginally about one-fifth prairie, and the balance timber. The surface is moderately level and rolling, with rich fertile soil, well adapted to the growing of grain and fruit. It contains many well improved farms, with an energetic and intelligent population.
Name; Residence; Business; Nativity; When came to Jersey Co.; Precinct
BEACH, C. D.; Sec. 15; Farmer; Addison Co., VT; 1839; Township8-12
BARTON, Rebecca; Sec. 16; Poor House; Illinois; 1825; Township 8-12
BELT, John H.; Sec. 16; Farmer; St. Clair Co., IL; 1831; Township 8-12
BROWN, John; Sec. 22; Farmer; Pendleton Co., SC; 1820; Township 8-12
BROWN, Daniel; Sec. 26; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1830; Township8-12
BEIERMANN, Andrew; Sec. 29; Farmer; Germany; 1857; Township 8-12
BROWN, Allen; Sec. 25; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1833; Township 8-12
BONNER, A. G.;; Farmer; Fairfield Co., OH; 1865; Township 8-12
BOGGS, Charles; Sec. 26; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1843; Township 8-12
COWEN, Mary Landon; ;; Jersey Co., IL; 1847; Township 8-12
CRAIN, Margaret J.; Sec. 15; Farming; Jersey Co., IL; 1828; Township 8-12
CAMPBELL, John A.; Sec. 25; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1845; Township 8-12
COPE, Joseph; Sec. 34; Farmer; Rowan Co., NC; 1821; Township 8-12
CHANCE, E.; Sec. 28; Farmer; Wayne Co., NC; 1828; Township 8-12
COPE, Andrew; Sec. 36; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1833; Township 8-12
CUMMINGS, Peter; Sec. 34; Farmer; Ireland; 1852; Township 8-12
COLEAN, Edwin; Sec. 13; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1830; Township8-12
CAMPBELL, W. J.; Sec. 26; Farmer; Davie Co., NC; 1865; Township 8-12
CARRICE, J. C.; Sec. 4; Farmer; St. Louis Co., MO; 1824; Township 8-12
DOWNEY, James; Sec. 12; Farmer; Addison Co., VT; 1828; Township 8-12
DARR, Matthew; Sec. 23; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1836; Township8-12
DOWNEY, S. G.; Sec. 12; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1835; Township8-12
DRAINER, Peter; Sec. 19; Farmer; Germany; 1855; Township 8-12
ELLEDGE, George T.; Sec. 2; Farmer; Wayne Co., IL; 1852; Township 8-12
ERWIN, Samuel; Sec. 14; Farmer; Wilson Co., TN; 1828; Township8-12
ERWIN, S. Clark; Sec. 14; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1839; Township 8-12
ERWIN, J. G.; Sec. 14; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1841; Township 8-12
ERWIN, G. W.; Sec. 14; Farmer; Greene Co., IL; 1845; Township 8-12
FRITZ, Fred; Sec. 3; Farmer; Germany; 1858; Township 8-12
FALKNER, William; Sec. 36; Farmer; Madison Co., IL; 1824; Township 8-12
FLEMMING, James; Sec. 34; Farmer; Ireland; 1858; Township 8-12
FLEMMING, Patrick; Sec. 34; Farmer; Ireland; 1859; Township 8-12
GOTTEN, Charles; Sec. 30; Farmer; Germany; 1854; Township 8-12
GOTTEN, Casper; Sec. 30; Farmer; Germany; 1854; Township 8-12
GUNTERMAN, Jacob; Raymond, IL; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL;; Township 8-12
HARTWEL, Emma L.; Sedwick Co., KS; Farming; Jersey Co., IL; 1849; Township 8-12
HUTCHINSON, William; Sec. 22; Farmer; Washington Co., IL; 1850; Township 8-12
HINSON, Daniel; Sec. 26; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1834; Township 8-12
HINSON, John; Sec. 26; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1830; Township 8-12
HARTING, Michael; Sec. 20; Farmer; Cape Girardeau Co., MO; 1861; Township 8-12
HOUSEMAN, Charles; Sec. 7; Farmer; Hanover, Germany; 1848; Township 8-12
HOPER, Heinrich; Sec. 20; Farmer; Germany; 1856; Township 8-12
JILEK, John; Sec. 9; Farmer; Bohemia; 1857; Township 8-12
JOHNNESSEE, N. P.; Sec. 4; Farmer & Blacksmith; Rowan Co., NC; 1826; Township 8-12
KIRBY, L. L.; Sec. 11; Farmer; Monmouth Co., NJ; 1839; Township 8-12
KIRCHNER, George B.; Sec. 26; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1841; Township 8-12
LANDON, William D.; Sec. 13; Farmer; Addison Co., VT; 1834; Township 8-12
LANDON, Edwin; Osage Co., KS; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1837; Township 8-12
LANDON, Oscar; Andrain Co., MO; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1839; Township 8-12
LANDON, Austin; S’ng’mn Co., IL; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1839; Township 8-12
LANDON, Horace; S’ng’mn, Co., IL; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1842; Township 8-12
LANDON, Truman; Sec. 13; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1852; Township 8-12
LANDON, William; Sec. 13; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1854; Township 8-12
LANDON, Sarah Elvira; Sec. 13; At Home; Jersey Co., IL; 1856; Township 8-12
LYONS, Thomas; Sec. 22; Farmer; Ireland; 1835; Township 8-12
MOSES, Henry; Sec. 9; Farmer; Berks Co., PA; 1849; Township 8-12
McKINNEY, Mary A.; Sec. 24; Farmer; Robinson Co., TN; 1819; Township 8-12
MARTIN, George; Sec. 35; Farmer; St. Louis Co., MO; 1824; Township 8-12
McCALL, John; Sec. 34; ; ;; Township 8-12
NEELY, John; Sec. 27; Farmer; Rowan Co., NC; 1836; Township 8-12
POST, J. L.; Sec. 24; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1836; Township 8-12
POWER, Michael; Sec. 28; Farmer; Ireland; 1850; Township 8-12
QUINN, Richard; Sec. 22; Farmer; Ireland; 1854; Township 8-12
RICE, A. J.; Sec. 15; Farmer; Greene Co., IL; 1860; Township 8-12
RICHARDS, Erastus P.; Sec. 1; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1851; Township 8-12
RICHARDSON, Larkin; Sec. 16; Keeper of Poor House; Hart Co.,KY; 1832; Township 8-12
SEAGO, Mary A.; Sec. 9; Farmer; East TN.; 1828; Township 8-12
SEAGO, James L.; Sec. 4; Saw Mill; Jersey Co., IL; 1837; Township 8-12
SHORT, James M.; Sec. 10; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1835; Township 8-12
SHAFER, William W.; Sec. 22; Farmer; Delaware Co., IN; 1856; Township 8-12
SCHROEDER, Joseph B.; Sec. 25; Farmer; Massachusetts; 1840; Township 8-12
SAUER, Hubert; Sec. 19; Farmer; Germany; 1852; Township 8-12
STREBEL, John; Sec. 8; Farmer; Germany; 1849; Township 8-12
SAUER, Joseph; Sec. 20; Farmer; Baden, Germany; 1851; Township8-12
VAUGHN, Hester; Sec. 14; Farmer; Robinson Co., TN; 1822; Township 8-12
VAUGHN, Erastus; Sec. 14; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1842; Township 8-12
VAUGHN, John; Sec. 14; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1846; Township 8-12
VAHLE, Johan; Sec. 29; Farmer; Germany; 1848; Township 8-12
WHITE, Lewis; Sec. 2; Farmer; Greene Co., IL; 1857; Township 8-12
WILSON, Samuel; Sec. 2; Farmer; Macon Co., IL; 1857; Township 8-12
WORKMAN, Alice L.; S’ng’mn Co., IL; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1844; Township 8-12
WAHLE, Joseph; Sec. 28; Farmer; Germany; 1861; Township 8-12
WALPOLE, John;; Farmer; Sussex Co., NJ; 1856; Township 8-12
WEST, Willam H. H.;; Saw Mill; Jersey Co., IL; 1841; Township 8-12
History of Township 8, Range 13
The first house was built by John Gunterman, on section 5, in March1820. Among others who settled the same year, were Luther Calvin, John Medford, Byron McKinney, and John Smith. Of those who settled soon after, were John Brown, Philip Grimes, Matthew M. Darr, Jesse Watson and Samuel Gates. The first death was an infant daughter of John Medford, in 1823. The first school was taught in the fall of 1824. The first sermon was preached by Rev. Newton Pickett, in 1824. The first Justice of the Peace was Samuel Gates, elected in August 1828. This township was originally timber, except a portion of the bottoms on the Illinois River. The surface is rolling, and along the bluffs skirting the bottoms of the Illinois River it is broken. The bottoms of the Illinois River are rather level and very fertile, the soil on the ridge is, much of it, well adapted to grain and fruit growing. This township contains some well cultivated farms. It has a stirring enterprising population. Some of the first settlers in the county located in this township.
Name; Residence; Business; Nativity; When came to Jersey Co.; Precinct
ALFORD, Harvey; Sec. 23; Farmer; Wythe Co., VA; 1844; Township8-13
ARKEBAUER, J. G.; Fieldon; J. P. & Farmer; Germany; 1851; Township 8-13
BELT Brothers & Company; Fieldon; Millers; Jersey Co., IL;; Township 8-13
BELT, James H.; Fieldon; Merchant & Miller; Jersey Co., IL; 1837; Township 8-13
BROWN, E. F.; Fieldon; Engineer; Overton Co., TN; 1863; Township 8-13
BRIGHAM, Edward R.; Fieldon; Justice of the Peace; Chesire Co.,NH; 1857; Township 8-13
BELT, H. N.; Fieldon; Merchant & Miller; Jersey Co., IL; 1841; Township 8-13
CARLL, John D.; Sec. 10; Farmer; Madison Co., IL; 1859; Township 8-13
CAMPBELL, Nathan; Sec. 15; Farmer; Rowan Co., NC; 1832; Township 8-13
CAMPBELL, B. F.; Sec. 3; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1838; Township 8-13
CARROLL, William J.; Sec. 36; Farmer; Gallatin Co., IL; 1852; Township 8-13
DUNHAM, Benjamin; Sec. 2; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1839; Township 8-13
EADS, James A.; Fieldon; Merchant; Franklin Co., IN; 1844; Township 8-13
FISHER, W. S.; Sec. 4; Farmer; Greene Co., KY; 1857; Township 8-13
FEYERERBEND, John; Sec. 24; Farmer; Germany; 1861; Township 8-13
GOSHORN, William; Sec. 27; Farmer; Juniata Co., PA; 1858; Township 8-13
GUNTERMAN, John; Sec. 15; Farmer; Nelson Co., KY; 1820; Township 8-13
HACKLEY, A. M.; Fieldon; Painter; Hardin Co., KY; 1843; Township 8-13
HAUSHALTER, Fredrich; Sec. 13; Farmer; St. Louis Co., MO; 1868; Township 8-13
HARMON, Henry C.; Fieldon; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1850; Township 8-13
HUTCHINSON, W. H.; Fieldon; Blacksmith; Trenton, NJ; 1842; Township 8-13
HARMON, G. A.; Sec. 24; Farmer; Georgia; 1846; Township 8-13
JOHNNESSEE, S. B.; Fieldon; Wagon Manufactory; Rowan Co., NC; 1827; Township 8-13
KESSLER, George; Sec. 35; Farmer; Prussia; 1860; Township 8-13
KESSELLER, Theodore; Sec. 22; Farmer; Germany; 1867; Township8-13
McKINNEY, John; Fieldon; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1842; Township 8-13
MORRISON, Barton; Sec. 20; Farmer; Hardin Co., KY; 1862; Township 8-13
MEDFORD, Mason; Sec. 9; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1830; Township8-13
OLNEY, C. S.; Fieldon; Merchant; Washington Co., OH; 1859; Township 8-13
OSBURN, W. C.; Sec. 15; School Teacher; St. Clair Co., IL; 1844; Township 8-13
PARK, Wesley MD; Fieldon; Physician; Licking Co., OH; 1865; Township 8-13
REDDISH, Z.; Fieldon; Farmer; Grayson Co., KY; 1829; Township 8-13
REDDISH, Jacob; Sec. 4; Farmer; Grayson Co., KY; 1829; Township 8-13
REDDISH, Nancy Miss.; Sec. 4; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1861; Township 8-13
REDDISH, Zedekiah; Sec. 4; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1866; Township 8-13
REDDISH, Stephen; Sec. 2; Farmer; Nelson Co., KY; 1832; Township 8-13
SEAGO, W. R.; Sec. 3; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1843; Township 8-13
SCRIBNER, Wiley H.; Fieldon; Constable; Overton Co., TN; 1863; Township 8-13
STRASSER, Jacob; Fieldon; Boot & Shoe Maker; Germany; 1852; Township 8-13
SNIZLER, Fritz; Sec. 27; Boatman; Germany; 1858; Township 8-13
TILTON, Leander; Fieldon; Blacksmith; Washington Co., OH; 1846; Township 8-13
TURNER, Leonard; Fieldon; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1830; Township 8-13
WEST, W. L.; Fieldon; County Surveyor; Warren Co., KY; 1838; Township 8-13
WIEGHARD, Henry; Sec. 23; Farmer; Hanover; 1856; Township 8-13
WHEATON, Willam; Sec. 27; Farmer; Greene Co., IL; 1853; Township 8-13
WATSON, Sebastin; Sec. 8; Farmer; Illinois Territory; 1827; Township 8-13
History of Township 9, Range 10
The first settlement made in this township was by John Huitt and Mathew Cowan, on what is now called Hawkins Prairie, in 1825. Among other settlers were Richard Chowning and James Richie, John Hawkins, Rev. Jacob Rhodes, Benj. Cleaver, Amos Pruitt, Eli Fitzgerald, Henry Floyd, John Twitchell and William Palmer. The first sermon was preached by Rev. Gideon Blackburn, a Presbyterian clergyman, in 1833. The first school was taught by Miss Caroline Langdon in 1834. She taught in a room in the residence of William Palmer. The first birth of which we find a record, is that of Henry, son of William Palmer, born in August 1833. The first death among the permanent settlers was that of John Twitchell, August 10, 1833. This township was originally about one half prairie, the balance timber and rough. The surface is moderately undulating, of a rich soil, and it contains, at this time, some well cultivated farms second to none in the county. The people are enterprising and intelligent. Kemper is in the midst of a rich well cultivated part of the county, and affords good shipping facilities, per rail, for stock and grain.
Name; Residence; Business; Nativity; When came to Jersey Co.; Precinct
ALWARD, Hannah; Sec. 35; Farmer; Plainfield, NJ; 1857; Township 9-10
BEVERS, John; Sec. 16; Farmer; Meade Co., KY; 1865; Township 9-10
BARNES, J. W.; Sec. 27; Farmer; Frederick Co., VA; 1834; Township 9-10
BARNES, Caroline; Sec. 27; Farmer; Madison Co., IL; 1847; Township 9-10
BATEMAN, William; Sec. 31; Farmer; Campbell Co., VA; 1857; Township 9-10
DODGE, V. L.; Sec. 1; Farmer; Addison Co., VT; 1857; Township 9-10
DANNEL, John C.; Sec. 11; Farmer; Greene Co., IL; 1826; Township 9-10
ELLIOT, Benjamin C.; Kemper; Merchant; Madison Co., IL; 1847; Township 9-10
ELLIOT, James T.; Sec. 32; Farmer; Jefferson Co., OH; 1860; Township 9-10
ELLIOT, Lewis; Sec. 26; Farmer; Madison Co., IL; 1848; Township 9-10
FINK, John; Sec. 29; Farmer; Germany; 1838; Township 9-10
GILWORTH, Harvey; Sec. 29; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1844; Township 9-10
GILWORTH, Mary A.; Sec. 29; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1847; Township 9-10
GILWORTH, William; Sec. 29; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1839; Township 9-10
GILWORTH, George; Sec. 29; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1837; Township 9-10
GILWORTH, Reed; Sec. 29; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1836; Township 9-10
HENKEL, John; Sec. 33; Farmer; Mecklenburg, Germany; 1852; Township 9-10
JOHNSON, Lawrence; Sec. 32; Farmer; Cumberland Co., NJ; 1846; Township 9-10
KEMPER, H. C.; Sec. 24; Farmer; Greene Co., IL; 1848; Township9-10
KEMPER, W. H. H.; Kemper; Farmer; Garrard Co., KY; 1857; Township 9-10
PALMER, Orin; Sec. 11; Farmer; Addison Co., VT; 1836; Township9-10
PALMER, Henry R.; Sec. 14; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1833; Township 9-10
PALMER, Dennis; Sec. 14; Farmer; Addison Co., VT; 1836; Township 9-10
PALMER, William; Sec. 14; Farmer; Rutland Co., VT; 1830; Township 9-10
PALMER, Elias; Sec. 11; Farmer; Addison Co., VT; 1836; Township 9-10
PRUITT, Martin; Sec. 31; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1840; Township 9-10
PALMER, William G.; Medora, IL; Farmer; Vermont; 1832; Township 9-10
RUYLE, Charles; Kemper; Merchant; Jersey Co., IL; 1849; Township 9-10
RUYLE, Thomas B.; Sec. 15; Farmer; Sumner Co., TN; 1833; Township 9-10
RUYLE, Amos L.; Sec. 15; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1846; Township 9-10
RYAN, Leonard; Sec. 35; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1845; Township9-10
RYAN, Richardson; Sec. 25; Farmer; Zanesville, OH; 1840; Township 9-10
RYAN, Henry; Sec. 27; Farmer; Greene Co., IL; 1840; Township 9-10
RYAN, Almira E. Mrs.; Sec. 27;; Greene Co., IL; 1861; Township 9-10
RUYLE, William L.; Sec. 28; Farmer; Sumner Co., TN; 1833; Township 9-10
RHOADS, James W.; Sec. 23; Farmer; Grayson Co., KY; 1835; Township 9-10
SANDERS, Charles; Sec. 13; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1846; Township 9-10
SANDERS, Benjamin; Virden; Retired; Maryland;; Township 9-10
STOW, Milo; Sec. 2; Farmer; Addison Co., VT; 1866; Township 9-10
STRINGER, William; Sec. 18; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1829; Township 9-10
TWITCHELL, G. D.; Sec. 13; Farmer; Waltham Co., VT; 1833; Township 9-10
Township 9-11
Name; Residence; Business; Nativity; When came to Jersey Co.; Precinct
BENSON, B. F.; Sec. 34; Farmer; Greene Co., IL; 1834; Township9-11
BENSON, Clara E.; Sec. 34; At Home; Jersey Co., IL;; Township 9-11
CUMMINGS, Thomas H.; Sec. 24; Farmer; Sangamon Co., IL; 1851; Township 9-11
MAINS, Freeman J.; Sec. 23; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1836; Township 9-11
PROUGH, Andrew; Sec. 34; Farmer; Hocking Co., OH; 1866; Township 9-11
RITCHEY, Mordecai; Sec. 25; Farmer; Greene Co., IL; 1831; Township 9-11
REDDISH, John H.; Sec. 24; Farmer; Nelson Co., KY; 1828; Township 9-11
RHOADS, Jacob L.; Sec. 13; Farmer; Grayson Co., KY; 1833; Township 9-11
SMITH, George W.; Sec. 35; Farmer; St. Louis Co., MO; 1852; Township 9-11
WOOD, John; Sec. 24; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1834; Township 9-11
WOOLSEY, J. B.; Sec. 27; Farmer; Delaware Co., NY; 1835; Township 9-11
WOOLSEY, George; Sec. 27; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1848; Township 9-11
WILLIAMS, Louis; Sec. 26; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1822; Township 9-11
Township 9-13
Name; Residence; Business; Nativity; When came to Jersey Co.; Precinct
CAMPBELL, T. J.; Sec.32; Farmer; Jersey Co., IL; 1833; Township 9-13FULKS, John; Sec. 34; Farmer; Rutherford Co., TN; 1841; Township 9-13MORAIN, James; Sec. 28; Farmer; Henrice Co., VA; 1857; Township 9-13PARKER, M. J.; Sec. 35; Farmer; Jerseyville; 1848; Township 9-13TURNER, L. M.; Sec. 35; Farmer; Calhoun Co., IL; 1832; Township 9-13
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