HON. NEWTON C. ABBOTT, attorney at law, came to Lincoln in August, 1871, and was employed as a clerk until 1874 when he began to read law with Groff & Ames, and was admitted to the bar in the spring of 1875. He served as Justice of the Peace for two and one-half years after he was admitted. In 1880 he was elected a member of the Legislature, and since April, 1881, he has been City Attorney. He was born near Churchville, Monroe Co., N. Y., March 19, 1850. When sixteen years old he came to Aurora, Ill., where he attended the High School, and upon graduating, he moved to Lincoln. He was married at Churchville, N. Y., January 15, 1879, to Emma J. Howard, a native of Illinois. They have one child, Charles H. Mr. Abbott is a member of the K. of P.

E. S. ABBOTT, manufacturer of concrete paving, was born October, 1849, in Sullivan County, Me., where he was raised, and availed himself of a common school education up to the age of eighteen. He then went to Concord, N. H., and worked for the Granite Railroad Company for about two years, then to Boston, Mass., and entered into the grocery business purchasing a store, at the same time contracted for, and carried on a concrete paving business, and in 1876 sold out and came to Howard County, Neb., and entered into the stock business, principally sheep. In the summer of 1881 he came to Lincoln and opened up business here, as contractor and manufacturer of concrete pavement, and up to the present time has been the only person in that line of business west of Omaha. He was married in 1875, at Boston, Mass., to Miss Sarah E. Locke, who was born in Indiana. They have two children, Nelson and Florence. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., Capital Lodge No. 11, as P. G., also of the Knights of Pythias, Concord Lodge No. 8, and to the A., F. and A. M., Elliott Lodge, Boston, Mass.

O. T. ALDRICH, contractor and builder, was born in Tompkins County, N. Y., in 1834. Previous to locating here he was engaged in the mercantile business for about three years at Westfield, N. Y. He then sold out his business and went to Pennsylvania and operated there in the oil business and still has an interest in two or three leases there on lands that as yet have never been tested. In 1876 he moved to Lee County, Ill., and remained there for a year and a half working at his trade. In the spring of 1878 he came to Nebraska and located in Lincoln as contractor and builder, and built several dwelling houses here. He was married in 1867 to Miss H. D. Newton, in New York. She was born in Utica in 1838. They have two children now living, George T. and Anna D. The latter now at the university here. Mr. Aldrich has been a member of the I. O. O. F., since 1874, also a member of the Good Templers. Both are members of the First Baptist Church.

DAVID B. ALEXANDER, located with his family, in Lincoln, Neb., October 25, 1871. His first investment there was in June, 1870. He was for two years president of the State National Bank of Lincoln. He was twice appointed, and served two terms as Postmaster at the city of Effingham, Ill., commencing with Lincoln's administration. He was born October 24, 1818, near Wilmington, Del., but was raised in Mount Vernon, Ohio, his father having moved to Ohio in 1819. He located in Greencastle, Ind., in 1849, and in 1853, in connection with a friend, bought the lands and located the town site (now city) of Effingham, Ill., and engaged in the hardware business. He was married in Lima, Ohio, October 25, 1850, to Martha Rose, a native of Ohio. They have eight children, Rose A., William R., Flora A., Ida A., Lillie M., Eddie D., Carrie L. and Harry.

WILLIAM H. ALEXANDER, manager of the wholesale and retail furniture establishment of Jansen Bros. & Co., was born in Lisbon, Conn., August 7, 1849, and that was his home until 1871 when he came to Illinois, locating in Quincy. In December of that year, he became associated with the Whitney & Holmes Organ Company, at first as salesman and afterward becoming superintendent of agencies. He remained with that company for eight years. In 1879 Jansen Bros. established their Lincoln furniture house, and those gentlemen being large stockholders in the organ company, had become thoroughly acquainted with Mr. Alexander's integrity and superior business qualifications and with that knowledge they negotiated with him to become interested in the extensive business which he now represents here. In July, 1879, Mr. Alexander came to Lincoln and assumed the management of the establishment, and under his successful control the business has rapidly increased to its present mammoth proportions. Mr. Alexander attended the public schools of his native county until he arrived at the age of fourteen years, taking a thorough academic course. He was employed in teaching for about three years. He was naturally inclined to the legal profession, but circumstances shaped his course otherwise. His literary labors have, to some extent, attracted favorable notice, writing under the nom de plume of Rosston. He furnished for publication in the Quincy Whig, historical sketches of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Kansas. He also reported the proceedings of the Republican National Convention at Cincinnati in 1876, and various other important gatherings. He is secretary of the Union Club and is also a member of the Philharmonic and Apollo Musical Societies. He was married in Quincy, Ill., June 18, 1872, to Stelle E. Parker, a native of Ashland, Ohio. They have two children, Mina E. and Sadie L.

SAMUEL J. ALEXANDER, Secretary of State, located in Jones County. Neb., July 5, 1860, and engaged in selling goods on the overland freight road. After a year at this he began raising stock. He entered the First Colorado Regiment as a private and was commissioned an officer in the Nebraska Militia. In 1869 he engaged in the real estate and law business at Meridian, and kept it up until 1872, when he laid out the town of Alexandria and practiced there until 1878. In November, 1878 he was elected Secretary of the State, and re-elected in 1880. He is also Adjutant General. Up to December, 1881, he carried on his real estate and law business in connection with C. F. McGrew. He was born in Avoca, Wis., October 6, 1844. In 1854 he moved to West Union, Iowa, and from there came to Nebraska.

T. D. ALLEN, architect and superintendent, was born in Greenwich, Washington Co., N. Y., April 16, 1829, where he lived until 1848, when he moved to western Pennsylvania. His parents died when he was young. He commenced the study of his profession in Pennsylvania, continued it in the western reserve of Ohio, Medina County, where he designed the court house and high school buildings, and in 1872 moved to Cleveland, Ohio. From there he moved to Oshkosh, where he designed and built the opera house, then to Council Bluffs, Iowa, from there he moved to Grand Island, Neb., in 1879, and finally settled in Lincoln in the spring of 1882. Mr. A. has practiced his profession for twenty-seven years. Among his most prominent works in the State of Nebraska, we may enumerate the high school building at Kearney, the Masonic hall at Grand Island, the high school at Red Cloud, the court house at Osceola and the graded school at Exeter. He was married in Warren County, Pa., July 4, 1866, to Miss Harriet E. Hinckley of that County. She died in Grand Island, Neb., May 17, 1880, leaving four children, Glenni H., Eulynn W. W., Wrennie L. P., Luean D.

J. H. ALFORD, Deputy Auditor of State, came to Omaha, Neb., April 2, 1867, taking charge of the purchasing department of the Union Pacific Railroad, and remained there until the office was abolished in 1869. In December, 1869, he came to Lincoln in the mercantile trade, and in 1872 was appointed private secretary to Gov. Furnas. He held this during his term of office, in July, 1875, he was appointed bookkeeper in the Auditor's office, and in January, 1879, became deputy. In 1873-74 was acting as Assistant Adjutant General with rank of Colonel. He was born in New York City, May 23, 1843, and lived there until 1861, when he came to Chicago and was connected with the C. & N. W., Railroad, and remained with them until he came to Omaha. He was married in Creston, Iowa, November 12, 1879, to Nora Isabella Coggeshall, a native of Waukegan, Ill. He is a member of the Masonic Order of the Knight Templars and various social organizations. He has always been identified with public interests.

ANDREW ANDERSON, foreman stone shop Bullock & Keyes, was born on July 4, 1849, in Sweden, where he was raised and educated, and on July 17, 1869, came to the United States and settled at Topeka, Kas., working in stone quarries there for a short time and in 1869 came to Nebraska City, and was employed by the Midland Railroad Company, and in spring of 1871 came to Lincoln, and worked as an apprentice to the stone cutting business for about three years, then engaged with Bullock & Keyes, and was made foreman of their shops. Was married to Miss Katie Sudam in 1881, here. Both members of the Lutheran Church.

J. C. ANDERSON, locomotive engineer B. & M. Railroad, was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, July 1852. He commenced his railroad services when about eleven years old. In 1872 he came to the United States, located in Elkhart, Ind., and entered the service of the L. S. & M. S. Railroad, the last two years having charge of an engine. He came to Nebraska in 1880, settled at Red Cloud and engaged in farming until 1881, in which year he entered the services of the B. & M. Railroad. He was married in Elkhart, Ind., January 24, 1878, to Miss Mary Peterson of that city.

F. P. ANDREWS, engineer Journal, was born July 17, 1852 in Cleveland, Ohio, and received an education in Ohio and Connecticut until he was eighteen years old and in 1873 went on the lakes as steamboat engineer for about four years, then returned to Ohio and was engaged as engineer to the asylum. In 1877 engaged as engineer to the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad Company for a short time, then with the Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad Company. In 1878 was employed by the Cleveland Rolling Mill Company, working on repairs and mill, and in 1879 came to Lincoln and worked on the capitol and penitentiary, doing general work for about two years, then was engaged as engineer to the Journal office. Belongs to Newberg Lodge No. 379, Cleveland, Ohio as Master Mason.

ALBERT ANDRUS, loan agent, came to Lincoln in April, 1878, and read law with T. P. Kennard. He was admitted to the bar in 1881 and has practiced for the last year. He was born in Malone, Franklin Co., N. Y., February 19, 1858, and lived there until 1866. He then moved to Hammonton, N. J., where he resided until he came here. He is a member of the firm of Parsons & Andrus, loan agents.

JAMES ATWELL, yard master, B. & M. R. R., of Nebraska, at Lincoln. He was born in Frankfort, Marshall Co., Kas., June 15, 1855. He was educated there and commenced railroading in 1869 as brakeman on the central branch of the U. P. R. R. In 1875 he settled in Lincoln, Neb., and entered the service of the B. & M. R. R., was appointed to his present position in 1876. He was married in Lincoln September 13, 1877, to Miss Wallace, of Lincoln. They have one child, Roy Wallace.

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SAMUEL AUGHEY, professor of natural sciences in the University of Nebraska, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born in Milford Township, Juniata Co., February 8, 1831. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania. His great grandfather emigrated from Germany in 1752 to which country the family had been driven from France by religious persecution. They were therefore of French Huguenot extraction. Samuel Aughey, Sr., father of the subject of this sketch, was a farmer by occupation, young Samuel was engaged on his father's farm until his twentieth year, when he entered the freshman class at Pennsylvania College. Previous to that he attended the common school in winter, attended Tuscarora Academy six months and also taught school in his native district. During his youth he was known as a constant reader of all the books which he could borrow. Before he was aware of the existence of the science of geology he made large collections of fossils and Indian antiquities from his native valley. Every hour of release which he could obtain from the labors of the farm he devoted to reading and laborious study. He was graduated from the Pennsylvania College in 1856. During the remainder of 1856 and until the fall of 1857 he was engaged in teaching in the old Greensburg Academy, continuing at the same time a course of scientific and theological study on which he had entered. In the autumn of 1857 he entered the Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Penn. Hs was elected pastor of the Lutheran Church at Lionville, Chester Co., Penn., where he remained four years. During this time he continued his scientific studies and also lectured on geology and related sciences. He at this time became somewhat prominent in the abolition movement, and publicly and privately denounced human slavery, and wrote and lectured against the pro-slavery sentiment of the times. His pamphlet on "The Renovation of Politics" produced a division in his church, which finally led to his resignation. after this he was located for a short time at Blairsville, and at Duncannon, Penn. While at these places he continued his favorite botanical and geological studies and labors, while also filling a pulpit on Sunday. In the fall of 1864 he removed to Dakota City, Neb., where for the first three years he was engaged as pastor of the Lutheran Church and also engaged in scientific work. Since 1867 he has been engaged exclusively in scientific work, was also engaged in making geological, mineralogical, botanical and conchological collections, in Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska, for scientific institutions, principally for Prof. Henry, of the Smithsonian institute. Was also engaged in making geological surveys in Nebraska and Dakota Territory. When he came to Nebraska there were but 300 botanical species known in the State. He has increased the number to 2,300 and has ransacked every township in Nebraska. He was the first man in the United States who ever determined the exact food of the various birds. Being the pioneer in that line of scientific investigations. He became connected with the State University in September, 1871, having been appointed in June of that year and he removed to Lincoln in August, 1871. He was one of the scientific commissioners to examine the plains east of the Rocky Mountains to determine where water could be obtained for purposes of irrigation. During the coming year he will be connected with Government geological surveys probably in Wyoming. He was appointed territorial geologist for Wyoming in March, 1882, and unanimously confirmed but has not yet accepted, and probably will not. He has written very extensively on scientific and other subjects, his largest work being "The Physical Geography and Geology of Nebraska." This work is the result of laborious and long-continued exhaustive original study, and has received the highest commendations from scientific men. It is admitted by railroad authorities that his geological papers on the soil, etc., of Nebraska have been a most important factor in securing so large an immigration into the State. Of some of his descriptive papers several hundred thousand copies have been circulated. He was married in Hannastown, Westmoreland Co., Pa., October 14, 1858, to Miss Elizabeth C. Welty, a native of that place. They have one child living, Helen B., lost two children, one daughter, Anna A., died at the age of four years and a son Welty, who died at the age of five months. The professor is president of the Academy of Sciences and is secretary of the State Historical Society. He is a member of the St. Louis Academy of Sciences, of the Buffalo Academy and of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, Iowa Academy of Sciences, and other societies of importance.

R. O. BACKUS, manufacturer of ornamental iron and wood fence, was born June 15, 1847, at Harbor Creek, Erie Co., Pa.; and at the age of three years came with his parents to Illinois, where he was raised, and availed himself of a common school education until he was sixteen years of age. In 1863 he enlisted in the Seventeenth Illinois Cavalry, Company F, under Col. Matelock, and participated in all the battles with his regiment, and was mustered out on October 25, 1865, at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Returned to Illinois; remained there for about one year, and in 1867 went to Floyd County, Iowa; remaining there for about seven years in general business. Then went to Waterloo, and engaged with the Illinois Central Railroad Company as foreman of the fence department for about two years. Then engaged in business as manufacturer and dealer in plain and ornamental iron and wood fence. In the spring of 1881 came to Lincoln and opened the same business, and put fences around some of the prominent residences in the city. Was married in May, 1877, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Miss Media Tucker. Belongs to the O. C. D. of Waterloo, as high private. Also to the Grand Army of the Republic, Farragut Post, No. 25.

COL. C. N. BAIRD, Receiver of Public Moneys, U. S. Land Office, came to Lincoln, April 22, 1868. He engaged in the real estate business with Col. Cropsey until that fall, when he was appointed Postmaster, and served six years and three months. He has engaged in the live stock business in Lancaster since the spring of 1874, having done some farming prior thereto. He was a member of the second City Council, and also a member of the School Board, and of the State Senate for one term. He is now Quarter-Master General on Gov. Nance's Staff. He was appointed Receiver of the Land office in the spring of 1877, assuming the duties of the office April 9. He was born in Ripley, Brown Co., Ohio, April 1, 1833. He left that State when he was twenty-two years old and came to Fairbury, Livingston Co., Ill.; living there and in that vicinity until he came to Nebraska. He, with two others, raised Company E, One hundred and twenty-ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and entered the service in 1862. He was elected Captain of his company when he entered camp. Mustered out June 8, 1865, having served in all the engagements gone through by his command, and some where it did not; having had charge of a company of scouts for a while in the winter of 1863. After leaving the army he returned to Illinois. He was married in Franklin, Harrison Co., Ohio, in July, 1856, to Sarah J. Henderson, a native of Millsboro, Pa. They have five children living: Mary E. (now Mrs. A. S. Raymond), Carrie, Harry H., Maggie C. and Kitty S. They lost two children, Jessie, who died at the age of seven years, ahd Georgie, who died at the age of three months. Capt. B. is a member of the G. A. R., and a director of the Board of Trade.

W. E. BARKLEY, boots and shoes. The business was established in 1881; carries stock of about $6,000. W. E. Barkley was born in Decatur County, Ind., January 24, 1837. In 1865 he commenced mercantile business in Newpoint, Decatur Co. Sold out in 1873, and bought a farm near Cincinnati, Ohio. Sold out in a few months, and located for a short time in Greensburg, Ind. Then settled in Morgantown, Ind., and opened a general store business. Continued this business until 1879, when he sold out and has been engaged in improving his real estate in Indiana, Moved to Lincoln Neb., August 29, 1881. Opened up boot and shoe store October 8, 1881, and took J. Z. Briscoe in as partner December 1, 1881. He was married in Newpoint, Decatur Co., Ind., July 10, 1859, to Miss Nancy E. Hart, of Decatur County. They have five children: William (now in Stanberry, Mo., in charge of the penmanship department of the Normal School), James, John, Laura E., and Robert, living. Alice and Eddie are dead. Mr. B. is a member of the A.. F. & A. M. Lodge of Lincoln, Chapter of Greensburg, Ind. He and wife are members of the Christian Church. April 27, 1882, the firm of Barkley & Briscoe dissolved business by mutual consent-W. E. Barkley continuing.

GEORGE M. BARTLETT, State Treasurer, came to Nebraska in December, 1866, and lived at Omaha for a few years, serving as cashier of the Omaha Tribune Co. He became Deputy State Treasurer in 1871, and served in that capacity for eight years. In November, 1878, he was elected State Treasurer, and in 1880 was re-elected. Born in Greene Township, Trumbull Co., Ohio, February 13, 1831; lived there until he came to Nebraska. He was married in Mecca, Trumbull Co., Ohio, November 3, 1854, to Charlotte A. Knapp, a native of that place. They have one child living, George K.

R. P. BEECHER, Postmaster at the penitentiary, and secretary and treasurer for W. H. B. Stout, lessee; was born in Chenango County, N. Y., January 15, 1844. His father, J. P. Beecher, was born in New Haven, Conn. His mother, Sarah A. Stewart Beecher, a descendant of the Scottish Stewarts, is a native of Troy, N. Y. The subject of this sketch removed with his parents to Wellsville, Allegany Co., N. Y. in 1859. In 1863 he enlisted in the Sixteenth Regiment New York Heavy Artillery, and served until the close of the war; was order clerk for Gen. B. F. Tracy. He then returned to Wellsville, and entered a banking house, which he continued until 1869. He then removed to Nebraska and settled in Lincoln, and for a time engaged in the insurance business, and was executive secretary for Gov. Butler. He then engaged as cashier in the banking house of Bowker, Kennard & Co. In 1873 he entered the service of W. H. B. Stout, and was appointed to his present position in 1877. He was married in Wellsville, N. Y., in August, 1866, to Miss Addie L. Stoddard, of Wellsville. They have one child, Blanche. Mr. B. is a member of the Congregational Church, and is a Knight Templar in the Masonic fraternity.

W. Q. BELL, attorney-at-law, came to Lincoln, September 1, 1880. Until January, 1881, he was engaged in the study of law; then he was admitted to the bar in the U. S. Circuit Court. He was born in Dalton, Wayne Co., Ohio, August 28, 1855, and lived in Ohio until September, 1874. He then went to Monmouth, Ill., where he attended Monmouth College, graduating in 1878, taking the degree of A. B., and three years later, the degree of A. M. He went to Greenwood, Mo., after graduation, and was principal of Lincoln College for one year, until June, 1879. He then returned to Monmouth and commenced the study of law, remaining there until he came to Nebraska. He was married in Monmouth, September 14, 1881, to Georgia J. Burlingim, a native of Rochelle, Ogle Co., Ill. Mr. Bell is a member of the First Congregational Church, and superintendent of the Sunday-school of that society.

THOMAS H. BENTON, book-keeper in the State Auditor's office, came to Nebraska in 1868 and located at Fremont. He lived there until 1877, when he came to Lincoln as clerk in the Auditor's office. He was educated at Doane College, Crete, Neb., and at New Haven, Conn., and Fremont, Neb. He was born at New Haven, Conn., October 17, 1858, living there until 1863. He then moved to North Branford, in the same county, and came from there to Nebraska. For one year after leaving school he was engaged in business as a telegraph operator. He then went into the office of the clerk of Dodge County for one year. After that he kept books for the Fremont foundry and machine shop for a year. In 1879 he was elected assistant clerk of the House of Representatives, and resigned in February, 1879, to accept the appointment of book-keeper in the Auditor's office. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge, Chapter and Commandery. He is secretary of Lancaster Lodge, No. 54, and Captain of the Host in Lincoln Chapter No. 6. He was married at Lincoln, August 8, 1881, to Fannie McManigal, a native of Fort Wayne, Ind.

H. A. BIDWELL, came to Lincoln February 2, 1882. He was born in Madison County, Ohio, December 18, 1856. He was educated at the Wooster University, and spent one year at the Ohio College, Athens, Ohio. He was married at Wooster, Ohio, June 9, 1880, to Miss Gennette R. Spink. In June, 1881 he went to Marysville, Union Co., Ohio, and read law there. He was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court of Ohio, November 2, 1881.

E. BIGNELL, master mechanic B. & M. R. R. of Nebraska, at Lincoln. Entered the service of the B. & M. R. R. in 1871. He moved to Lincoln in October, 1881, to take his present position. Mr. B. is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Plattsmouth Lodge No. 6.

L. W. BILLINGSLEY, attorney at law of the law firm of Lamb, Billingsley & Lambertson, came to Lincoln, October 19, 1869, and has practiced here since that time, engaging also in real estate speculations. He has been United States Commissioner for the last eight years. For two terms he was President of the City Council, and was President of the Board of Education in Lincoln. He was born in Putnam County, Ind., September 14, 1841, living a number of years in Indianapolis. In 1852 he graduated from Franklin College. He enlisted in Company I, Seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry in April, 1861, a Company being formed of the college students for three months' service. In the summer of 1862, after graduation, he enlisted in the Fourth Indiana Cavalry as corporal. After one year's service in that regiment he was appointed Lieutenant in the Fourteenth U. S. Colored Infantry, and Captain in the Forty-fourth Colored Infantry. He was with Sherman's army until the capture of Atlanta. He was at the battle of Nashville and Black House No. 2. In 1865 he resigned and returned to Indianapolis and soon after was married to Miss E. J. Labarre, of Cincinnati, who died in a few months after. He then went to Arkansas and had charge of a large cotton plantation for a year. In 1867 he went to Des Moines and commenced the study of law, graduating at the Iowa Law College in 1869. He was again married at Indianaola, Iowa, September 15, 1869, to Ella A. Knox, a native of Knox County, Ohio. Mr. B. is a member of the K. of P., G. A. R. and of the T. of H.

J. R. BING, contractor and builder, was born April 7, 1828, in Gallia County, Ohio, where he was reared and educated and after leaving school served his time as carpenter to J. Morton & Co., Ohio, for about five years. Then went to Athens and commenced contracting and built and completed the Odd Fellows' hall and several prominent stores there, as well as private dwellings, and in the spring of 1856 went to Platt County, Ill., and acted as foreman on the Monticello Court House in same county. Then engaged as a master mechanic on board the steamboat John Strader, the first low pressure steamboat ever built, and in 1860 came West to Leavenworth, Kan., working at his trade for about one year. Then to St. Joe, Mo. Thence to Cameron where he built the Cameron Hotel. In 1862 enlisted in the Twenty-ninth Missouri Infantry, Company H, under Gen. Steel, and in 1863 was transferred to the Mississippi squadron on the gun boat Sirine, by recommendation of the naval constructor, Charles Kendal, and in 1865 was discharged at Mound City, Mo. Returned to Cameron, Mo., to his family and remained there until 1872, during which time he contracted for and built more than half of the buildings in that town. Then came West and located at Lincoln, working at his trade until 1879, when he established himself in business as a contractor and builder and built some of the most prominent dwelling houses here. Was married at Athens, Ohio, July 7, 1854, to Miss Maggie Barnes, of Gallipolis, Ohio, who died July 7, 1855, and was buried there. In 1860 married again to Miss Louisa J. Smith, who was born in De Kalb County, Mo., and married about four miles north of Cameron. Has four children, Ella, Emma, William Sherman, and Edward Russell. His eldest daughter, Ella, is considered to be one of the finest artists in the city as a retoucher of paintings and photographs, and also is a natural sculptor and took the gold medal at the State Fair here on statues and paintings, never having had any instruction in the art. His oldest son is a natural mechanic and fine mathematician. Mr. Bing is a member of the I. O. O. F. Capitol Lodge No. 11, as P. G. Also of the Temple of Honor and of the Grand Army of the Republic, Farragut Post No. 25.

M. BIRNEY, locomotive engineer B. & M. R. R. Was born in Ohio, October 14, 1853. His parents moved from there to Leroy, Ill. In 1869 he commenced his railroad life on the C. & A. R. R. in Illinois. In 1881, he moved to Nebraska, located in Lincoln, and entered the service of the B. & M. R. R. in his present position. He was married in Champaign, Ill., December 22, 1877, to Miss Sarah C. Busey, of that city. They have one child, Mary. Mr. B. is a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

GEORGE W. BLAKE, contractor, was born on the 13th of March 1843, at Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., Ill. Went to school up to the age of twelve, and then went farming with his parents in same county, and in 1866 worked with his team for a woolen manufacturing company for about one year at Galena. In 1869 moved to Clinton, Iowa, and engaged in the hotel business, in connection with his brother and a Mr. Marshall, for about one year, then sold his interest out and worked at mason work for Pilcher & Lord, for one season, and in the following spring went into partnership with J. B. Allen, contracting until 1873, when he dissolved partnership and went into the butcher business with Mr. Tifney until April, 1874; then sold out and went into the contracting business on his own account. Came to Lincoln and went to work for Keyes & Bullock for about six months; then went into partnership with his brother, S. R. Blake, until December, 1880, since which time he has been doing business on his own account. Mr. Blake contracted for and built all the stone work on the following buildings: State Journal, Umphrey Bros., Osborn Building, Veith's, Leyton & Brown's, Walsh & Putnam's, J. J. Butler's, D. B. Alexander's, here: also the Deaf and Dumb Institute at Omaha, and the stone work for the hotel at Calvert. Was married to Miss Celina B. Jackson at Galena, Ill., 11th of April, 1867; has seven children, Fred Clarence, W. Russell, Lora Vale, Aldon Milton, Harry Wilson, William Samuel and Winfield Scott, four of whom are now attending school. Mr. B. enlisted in 1875 in the Iowa State Militia, First Regiment, Company C. Capt. Hess; enlisted as private and was promoted to Third Sergeant, and in April, 1879, resigned.

SQUIRE BLASIER, contractor and builder, was born in 1836 at Rome, Oneida Co., N. Y., and up to the age of twenty-five was with his parents farming and learning his trade, and in 1863 went to Iowa and remained there till 1868, farming and other occupations. He moved to Nebraska in spring of 1868; came and located in Lincoln. He first engaged in the butcher business for about two years; he opened the first shop and killed the first two steers and hogs in Lincoln. Then sold out and engaged at this business, has since increased his business to a considerable extent. Was married in the fall of 1856 to Miss Nancy Blasier. Has four children now living, Louisa Dora, Carry O., Freddie and Lilly. Was in the State Militia of New York, Forty-sixth Regiment, Company K; entered as Orderly and was promoted to Second Lieutenant, and discharged in 1862 at Rome, N. Y. Belongs to Red Ribbon Club; has been a member for last four years.

H. H. BLODGETT, attorney at law, was born at Copenhagen, September 7, 1845. He resided there until 1857, when he removed to Morrison, Ill., living there until 1868. In that year he came to Nebraska, and in 1869 located here permanently. He was admitted to the bar in 1870, and has been engaged in practice since that time.

A. F. BLUNDELL, manager Lincoln Telephone Exchange Company, was born in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, March 7, 1856. He moved to Montreal, in 1870, and from there to Cincinnati, Ohio; then to Fort Madison, Iowa, where he learned telegraphing. He engaged in this for a time, and then went on the road with theatrical companies, until 1878, when he settled in Lincoln, and entered the land department of the B. & M. R. R. in which he continued until September, 1881, when he was appointed to his present position. Mr. B. is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, and of the K. of P. of Iowa.

CHARLES T. BOGGS, insurance agent, came to Lincoln in March, 1870, and has been engaged in his present business since. He also deals in real estate to some extent. He was born in Chicago, Ill., in 1846, and reared in Havana, Mason Co., Ill. He came from the latter place to Lincoln. During the war he served in Company E. Twenty-seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, as a private soldier. Mr. Boggs was married at Havana, Mason Co., Ill., February 20, 1873, to Mary E. Caffyn, a native of Indiana.

JOHN C. BONNELL, assistant land commissioner of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad, in Nebraska, was born in Newark, N. J., July 28, 1841. His parents moved to the then Territory of Iowa, in 1843, settling in Fort Madison. The subject of this sketch received his schooling in that vicinity. In 1862 he enlisted in the Nineteenth Regiment, Iowa Volunteers, Company E. Commissioned First Lieutenant in September, 1864. Served until the close of the war, then returned to Fort Madison, and engaged in merchandising and milling until 1869, then entered the service of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, at Fort Madison. In 1870 he was transferred to Burlington, and was employed in the passenger department and as traveling agent. In 1873 he changed into the passenger and land department of the Atchison, Topeka and Sante Fe Railroad, and returned to the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in 1875. Was then appointed secretary of the Iowa Land Department. In 1876 he was commissioned by Gov. Garber, of Nebraska, to arrange a display in Agricultural Hall, at the Centennial Exhibition. He designed and completed the display, and returned to Burlington, Iowa, leaving a man in charge. He removed to Nebraska in 1879, located in Omaha as general agent of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad, and in 1880 he moved to Lincoln and took his present position. He was married in Fort Madison, Iowa, June 4, 1866, to Miss Sarah E. Arnold, of Fort Madison. They have five children, Lizzie, Jennie, Ida, Pearl and Ralph A. Mr. B. is a member of the M. E. Church. He is a prominent member of the G. A. R., being Commander of the Post, A. A. A., General of the State, and is a delegate to the Grand Encampment at Baltimore, in 1882.

GEORGE W. BONNELL, ticket agent of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad, in Nebraska, was born in Dover, Lee Co., Iowa, October 8, 1849. In 1859 he removed to Mount Pleasant, Iowa, finished his education at the Fort Madison Academy. In 1868 he studied telegraphing and took charge of the office of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, at Fort Madison and at other points; was then transfered to Burlington, two years later he returned to Fort Madison and took the position of ticket agent and operator there. In 1878 he removed to Nebraska, locating in Lincoln, and took the position of assistant cashier, in the Burlington and Missouri Land Department. Was appointed to present position in March, 1880. He was married in Fort Madison, Iowa, September 18, 1873, to Miss Libbie M. Frow, eldest daughter of J. W. Frow, Postmaster at Fort Madison. They have two children, Daisy F. and Winnie B. Mr. B. is a member of the Congregational Church, and of the Knights of Pythias of Lincoln, and the A. O. U. W. of Fort Madison. 

BOHANAN BROS., proprietors of the Central meat market, established June, 1868. they pack in summer, twenty to forty head of hogs weekly. Sign of the black horse livery stable, Bohanan Bros. proprietors, established in 1875. Have in stock seventy-five head of horses, with carriages, hearse, etc. Capitol hack line, Bohanan Bros., proprietors, established in 1878, have five busses, six hacks, one baggage and one band wagon, and four herdicks. Mr. M. G. B., of the above firm was born in Peoria County, Ill., March 14, 1842; learned the trade of a butcher, with his father. Came to Nebraska, in February, 1868, located in Lincoln and opened a meat market. He was married in Lincoln, October 29, 1872, to Miss Lydia S. Rakestraw. They have three children, Edward Isaac, Myrtle Agnes and Clarence Otis. Mr. B. is a member of the Baptist Church, and the I. O. O. F. Lodge and Encampment, also of the butchers' Union of Lincoln. F. H. Bohanan, of above firm, was born in Peoria County, Ill., October 14, 1844. Learned the trade of butcher with his father. Came to Lincoln, Neb., in 1868, and opened a meat market. He was married in Peoria, in 1867, to Miss Brudencia C. Mosher. They have two children, William Franklin, and Phillip Edward. Mr. B. is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge and Encampment.

BOOGE & PRATHER, money brokers, and dealers in scrip and warrants of all kinds. In Lancaster County loans on chattel security is made a specialty. Business established in October, 1881. J. I. Booge, of above firm, was born in Coburg, Canada, May 27, 1846. His parents moved to DeKalb County, Ind., about 1850, where he received his education. About 1862 he settled in Sioux City, Iowa, where he engaged in the mercantile business until 1877. Was then engaged as traveling salesman until he settled in Lincoln, Neb., in October, 1881. He was married in Sioux City, Iowa, December 24, 1868, to Miss Alice Goewey, of that city. They have three children, Annie, Lutie and Harry. Mr. B. is a Royal Arch Mason. H. R. Prather, of above firm, was born in Franklin County, Penn., January 5, 1852. Educated there, and in 1871 moved to Louisville, Ky., remaining until 1874. Then went to Atlantic, Iowa, and from there to Sioux City. In 1880 he located in Topeka, Kas., and from there moved to Lincoln, Neb., in October, 1881. Mr. P. was engaged in bookkeeping during these years, in the different places mentioned, with the exception of two years of his residence in Sioux City, during which time he was superintendent of the Niobrara Branch Railroad. He was married in Council Bluffs, Iowa, November 26, 1875, to Miss Mary A. Baugh, a native of Centralia, Ill. They have one child, Henry Pawling.

ARTHUR H. BOWEN, M. D., physician and surgeon, came to Lincoln February 27, 1881. He was born at Waterford, Washington Co., Ohio, December 7, 1852. He lived there until he came to Lincoln. He was educated at Marietta College in the classical course, and graduated from the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati in 1876. The following winter he took a post graduate course in New York City, connecting himself with the College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, taking a clinical course in the hospitals and dispensaries. He commenced practice at Waterford, Ohio, in 1877, remaining there until he came to Lincoln. He is a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity, and a member of the Ohio State, Nebraska State and Lincoln Medical Societies. He is the senior member of the firm of Bowen & Hart, physicians and surgeons, and assistant surgeon to the B. & M. Railroad in Nebraska and leased lines.

GEORGE F. BOWER, freight agent of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad, in Lincoln, Neb., was born in La Harpe, Ill., July 1, 1852; has been engaged since 1872, in freight and telegraph departments of railroads. In 1874 he moved to Iowa, and from there in 1878, to Nebraska. He first located in Brownville, in the service of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad, from there he moved to Central City, Hastings, and to Lincoln, November, 1881, and took his present position. He was married in Knoxville, Iowa, January 3, 1878, to Miss E. M. Ely.

HERBERT S. BOWERS, County Superintendent of Schools, came to Nebraska, in the spring of 1873, and located in Yankee Hill Precinct. He taught in the schools of Lancaster County, for several years. In the spring of 1878 he was at Friendville and had charge of the village schools there, during the spring term. In the fall of 1878 he became principal of the graded schools at Palmyra, Otoe Co., Neb., and remained there until the close of the winter term. He then returned to Lancaster County, and in the fall of 1879, he was elected to his present position, and was re-elected in the year 1881. He was born in Fishkill, Dutchess Co., N. Y., October 25, 1854. When quite young his parents moved to Ohio, and a year later to Indiana, locating at Seymour. He remained there most of the time until he came to Nebraska. He was educated at the Seymour high school, and married at Wabash, Ind., February 19, 1881, to Nannie J. Lehmer, a native of Somerset, Ind. Mr. B. now edits the educational department of the Nebraska State Journal. He is a son of Joseph Bowers, a native of Massachusetts, who was born September 21, 1794, and died March 20, 1881. His mother's maiden name was Maria Stevens, a native of Massachusetts. They have seven children, four of whom, Arthur E., Dudley W., Edward H. and William E., are now living on Section 31, Yankee Hill Precinct, Lancaster Co., Neb. Mr. George E. Bowers, another son, is a machinist at Fitchburgh, Mass., and superintendent of a large factory there. Abbie Ellen, now Mrs. M. Osborn, lives on Section 20, Yankee Hill Precinct. Joseph Bowers had a daughter and a son by a previous marriage, Dr. Joseph Bowers of New York City, and Mrs. Annie B. Marshall, wife of Dr. J. A. Marshall, of Washington, D. C.

CHARLES H. BOYD, engineer of Lowry's mills, was born March 7, 1846, in St. Joseph County, Ind., where he was raised and educated, and was for one year at college, at Green Castle, Ind., after which he went to work for the St. Joseph Manfacturing Company, as machinist, for about three years. In 1874 he went to Elkhart and engaged with the L. M. & S. R. R. Co., as machinist, working in their shops for about two and one-half years. Then returned to St. Joseph, Ind., and worked for the Perkins Wind Mill Company; then to South Bend, as engineer and machinist, for the Burtzell Manufacturing Company, and in the fall of 1878 came to Lincoln, and acted as agent for the sale of wind mills, pumps and agricultural implements, for about three years. Then engaged with the A. & N. R. R. Co., for a short time and in January, 1880, engaged with Mr. Lowry, as machinist and engineer to his elevator and mill. Was married to his second wife, August 14, 1881, a Mrs. Franklin, who was born in Sweden. Has two children, Carl Joan Franklin, and Annie Thomisen Boyd. Is a member of the I. O. O. F., Monitor Lodge No. 286, Indiana; also member of the Machinists' and Blacksmiths' Union, of Elkhart, Ind., since 1876, and was appointed recording secretary and treasurer of the union, during the time he was in Indiana.

W. H. BOYER, meat market, business established in 1869. Mr. B. was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio in 1841. He enlisted January 1, 1862, in Company H, Eighty-second Regiment Ohio Volunteers, and served until the close of the war. Was detailed on sharpshooting service under Gen. Mulroy, the organization being known as "Mulroy's Foot Cavalry," and engaged in leading the advance and defending the retreat of our forces. He was mustered out in 1865 and returned to Ohio. He then engaged in stock dealing and farming. Moved from Ohio to Iowa, residing about five years in Ottumwa, Iowa. In 1868 he moved to Nebraska, settled in Lincoln, and a few months afteward, commenced his present business. He was married in Lincoln in February, 1875, to Miss Cole, a native of Iowa City, Iowa, and a graduate of Leavenworth College. They have had three children, of which there survives but one son, Reginald Ralph.

J. Z. BRISCOE, lately of Barkley & Briscoe, and Secretary Lancaster County Agricultural Association, was born in Somerset, Somerset Co., Pa., March 1, 1838. Removed with his parents to La Porte County, Ind., in 1855, and from there to Jasper County, and in 1864 he moved with them to Sarpy County, Nebraska and engaged in farming. In 1871 he settled in Lancaster County. Was County Commissioner in Sarpy County, and in 1872 was appointed to same position in Lancaster County. Moved into the City of Lincoln in December, 1880. He was married in Oakland, Alleghany Co., Md., September 16, 1858, to Miss Ellie B. Brant of Oakland. They have one daughter, Florence. Mr. B. is a member of the Christian Church.

NELSON C. BROCK, vice-president of the State bank, came to Nebraska in April, 1865, and engaged in the banking business with his uncle, James Sweet, continuing thereat until he came to Lincoln. He was born at Milford, Otsego Co., N. Y., November 13, 1843, and resided at Davenport, Iowa for six years prior to coming to Nebraska. For five years he was engaged in the milling business in partnership with S. W. Little. Mr. B. has been Deputy Collector and Deputy State Treasurer under Mr. Sweet.

GUY A. BROWN, State Librarian, came to Nebraska City in 1867 and remained there until 1871, when he came to Lincoln. He was Clerk of the District Court in Otoe County for three years. He has been State Librarian since 1871, and Clerk of the Supreme Court since 1868. Since 1875 he has been Supreme Court Reporter. Is the author of two editions of the Nebraska Statutes. He was Secretary of the Constitutional Convention in 1875. Born in Batavia, Genesee Co., N. Y., December 8, 1846. Enlisted in the Twenty-second New York Battery, August 22, 1862, and was mustered out September 29, 1865. Appointed Corporal September 4, 1862, Sergeant June, 1863, Sergeant Major, April 4, 1864, First Lieutenant, December 4, 1864, Adjutant December 12, 1864, Brevet Captain April 2, 1865, promoted to Captain August 7, 1865. He participated in all the engagements after Grant took command. He was married at Nebraska City, July 22, 1869, to Mary E. Holmes, a native of Terre Haute, Ind. They have three children, Edward P., Eugene W. and Larue. They lost one son, Lawrence A., who died at the age of four months. Mr. B. is a member of the K. of H., and has been for many years a vestryman in the Episcopal Church.

ANSON & A. H. BROWN, proprietors of the Lincoln Marble Works. The business was established by Anson Brown in 1876, present firm was organized in the spring of 1877. They employ ten men and upwards. Anson Brown of the above firm was born near Mount Vernon December, 25, 1820. Was engaged in mercantile business in Mount Vernon, Bellefontaine and Columbus, Ohio, for over thirty-five years. Moved to Lincoln, Neb., in 1875. He was married in Logan County, Ohio, May 10, 1843, to Miss M. A. Hartley of same county. They had four children of whom three survive, A. Hartley, of the above firm, Mary A., now Mrs. J. H. Rhodes, Anna L., now Mrs. C. R. Cornell. A. H. Brown was born in Logan County, Ohio, February 16, 1844. Received his education in Ohio and New York City. Was married to Miss S. A. Nevin, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, April 10, 1867. They have four children, Emma N., Carrie S., Ernest H. and Bertha M. Removed to Lincoln, Neb., from Columbus, Ohio in the spring of 1876.

JOSEPH H. BROWN, Justice of the Peace, came to Plattsmouth, Neb., April 27, 1855, and located there to hold the town site. An Indian trader named Hugh Martin, died there in 1854, and William Garrison succeeded to the trade, locating there December 25, 1854. He now lives at Castle Rock, Col. Mr. B. was elected Clerk of the Legislature, in the winter of 1855 and 1856. In 1856 he was elected County Clerk, and served one term. In 1861 he was appointed Clerk of the Court and held that office nine years. He was also Clerk of the first State Legislature in 1866, he then made a trip to the mountains, and came to Lincoln, in 1873. He was tax agent for the B. & M. R. R. for five years, and was employed one year by the C. B. & Q. R. R. in Iowa. Since 1879 he has been Justice of the Peace, in the city of Lincoln. In the year 1856 three companies were organized to pursue the Pawnees, who had robbed some surveying parties. O. P. Mason, Gideon Bennett and J. H. Brown, commanded them. They were organized at Nebraska City, Bennett's Ferry and Plattsmouth, respectively. Mr. B. was born at Salina, Onondaga Co., N., Y., and lived there until nine years old, then he came to Fulton County, Ill., where he lived until he came to Nebraska.

HENRY W. BROWN, of the firm of Leighton & Brown, wholesale druggists, came to Lincoln, in June, 1868, from Leavenworth, Kansas, where for two and a half years he had been engaged in the mercantile business. He is a native of Sidney, Kennebec Co., Maine. In August, 1861, enlisted in Company E, Sixty-fifth New York Volunteer Infantry. On two different occasions was sent to New York City on recruiting service, where he remained, in the aggregate, about ten months. With the exception of this time, was constantly with his regiment, and participated in nearly all the battles of the Army of the Potomac, up to the 10th of May, 1864, when, at the battle of Spottsylvania Court House, he was taken prisoner. Was confined in Andersonville and Florence prisons until March 1, 1865, when he was liberated, sent to his regiment and discharged in August, 1865. Was married in Lowell, Mass., September, 1868, to Harriet L. Brown, a native of Lowell. They have one daughter, Florence L.

E. E. BROWN, attorney, came to Lincoln, in June, 1870, and has practiced here since. He is a director of the State National Bank and attorney for a number of counties in their tax litigation. He has been prominent in the defense of cases in which railroad tax litigation was involved. Born at Jordan, Onondaga Co., N. Y. He read law in the office of Wright & Pomeroy, and was admitted to the bar in December, 1861. He commenced practice at Moravia, Cayuga Co., N. Y., and continued practice here until he came to Nebraska. He has been Mayor of Lincoln and member of the State Senate, one term.

J. M. BROWN, engineer Little's Elevator, was born in the State of New York, in 1844. Left the State at an early age, and went with his parents to Columbia County, Wis., remaining on a farm with them for about two years, then engaged with the Milwaukee & La Crosse R. R. Company, as machinist, for one year, then went South, to Nashville, Tenn., and was employed by the government as machinist and engineer, to their saw mills, and in March, 1865, came to Saltillo, Neb., and engaged in teaming with oxen across the plains, from here to the Rocky Mountains and back, and in 1867, homesteaded a farm of 160 acres in this county, resided on the same until 1873, when he sold out, and went to work for the B. & M. R. R. Company as general helper in their round house, for about three years, and engaged again in farming in Greeley County, for about one year, and from thence to the Black Hills and Kansas, and in 1878, came to Lincoln, and was engaged as machinist and engineer to Little, Brown & Kerson elevator. Was married to a Miss Mary E. Walker, of Ohio, who died in 1875, leaving one child, Eliza S. He was married again in October, 1876, to Miss Annie Franke, who was born in Wisconsin.

D. C. BROWN, carpenter, builder and agriculturist. He is a native of Mississippi County, Mo., and was born October 10, 1845, when quite young he removed with his parents to Indiana, locating near Valparaiso, his father Presley Brown being among the pioneers of that section. Here the subject was raised to manhood and educated, making the pursuits of agriculture his chief aim in life. In 1870, he came to Nebraska, and after a temporary sojourn returned to Indiana, and in 1872, again came to the State, locating in Sandy Hill Township, Lancaster County, five and a half miles south of Lincoln, engaging in farming and was identified among Lancaster County soil tillers, until the autumn of 1881, when Lincoln became his abiding place, and at present he follows carpenter work. Mr. B. is an industrious, go-a-head gentleman, and Lancaster County has room for plenty such men. On the 6th of October, 1870, Miss E. S. Miles, a native of Indiana, became his wife. They have two children, Minnie C., and Ella.

L. E. BROWN, of the firm of Butts & Brown, commission merchants, deserving of mention among the business men of Lincoln, is the subject. He is a native of New York, and was born in Tioga County, December 3, 1833. When young he removed with his parents to Broome County, where he was raised to manhood and learned the blacksmith trade in the town of Windsor. When he attained his majority he went to Susquehanna County, Pa., where he embarked in the blacksmithing business, continuing two years, when the West attracted his attention and he became a resident of Galesburg, Ill., engaging in his vocation and in due course of time became one of the leading manufacturers of that city. 1877 found him in Lincoln, and for several years was acknowledged among the leading vulcans of this part of the country, carrying on and doing a lucrative business. In August, 1880, he engaged in the present line. Mr. Brown was married in Susquehanna County, Pa., in 1856 to Miss Emma Whitney, of that State, and by the union they have five children, two of who are living, Edith and Harry. They lost three, Emma, Frank and Charlie. Mr. Brown is a courteous gentleman and by his affability has made a host of friends in the business and private walks of life. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Encampment and the Temple of Honor.

HENRY BRUGMANN, hardware, stoves, tinware and house furnishing goods, business established in 1879 by Mr. Brugmann. He carries a stock of about $6,000 and employs five men. Mr. Brugmann was born in Hamburg, Germany, January 15, 1845. In 1869 he came to the United States and settled in New Orleans. He removed to Chicago and from there to Nebraska in 1879. He was married in Chicago October, 1870 to Miss Mary Prinnan, a native of Hamburg. They have three children, Hermann, Mary and William. Mr. Brugmann is a member of the German Lutheran Church. He is president of the German Mannerchor Society and is a member of the Harmonic and I. O. O. F.

J. A. BUCKSTAFF, banker, real estate dealer and money loaner, is the proprietor of the opera house at Fairbury and the Lincoln Tanning company, established in 1881. He employs from thirteen to fifteen men, operating under the Dobson process. S. J. Dobson is the practical tanner in charge of the establishment, and patentee of the process. Up to 1881 Mr. Buckstaff became engaged in the lumber business. He is now engaged in the above mentioned business, and is also proprietor of the Farmers and Merchants' Bank at Fairbury, and does a general banking business. Bonds and well secured notes bought and sold. Special attention given to collections. Long-time loans placed on first-class real estate security. Mr. Buckstaff is a native of New Brunswick and was raised at Oshkosh, Wis., coming from there to Nebraska. He was married at Lincoln, October, 1875, to Sarah E. Montgomery, a native of Sparta, Wis. They have two children, Allen Frank and Clara C. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M.

LUCIUS J. BUMSTEAD, M. D., homeopathic physician and surgeon, came to Lincoln in December, 1871, and has practiced here since that time. He was born in Bloomfield, Hartford Co., Conn., May 8, 1840. When he was seven years old his parents moved to La Porte, Ind. In 1861 he moved to Sheffield, Bureau Co., Ill., living there until 1865, when he went to the Rocky Mountains and spent eighteen months in Montana, Idaho and Utah. He was educated at Lombard University, Galesburg, Ill., and graduated from the Hahnemann Medical College at Philadelphia, attending there in 1868-69. He commenced practice in New Jersey, and kept it up until he came here. He was married at Lincoln, May 5, 1874, to Celinda A. Ross, a native of St. Joseph County, Ind. They have two children, Royal E. and Lloyd Garrison. The doctor is a member of the Nebraska State Medical Society and of the Northwestern Academy of Medicine. He also belongs to the A., F. & A. M.

A. D. BURR, Clerk of the District Court for Lancaster County, came to Nebraska in the spring of 1869, and made several trips between that date and his permanent location, in the spring of 1874. In the summer of 1875 he was appointed Deputy County Clerk, which position he held two years. September 7, 1878, by authority of the Legislature, Hon. S. B. Pound, Judge of the District Court, Second Judicial District of Nebraska, appointed Mr. Burr Clerk of the District Court for Lancaster County, and the Legislature of 1879 making that office an elective one, he was elected to that position, October, 1879. His term expires in 1884. He was born at St. Charles, Kane Co., Ill., January 20, 1845. From 1852 to 1862 he lived at Dixon, Lee Co., and then enlisted in Battery D, First Illinois Artillery, serving three years. After the fall of Atlanta in 1864, and until his discharge at Louisville, Ky., June, 1865, he was private secretary for Maj.-Gen. Frank P. Blair, commanding the Seventeenth Army Corps. He located at Chicago and entered the army of commercial tourists, known as traveling men, and followed that profession until the fire in October, 1871, which swept occupation and home, No. 186 N. Dearborn street, into ashes. He then went to New York City, No. 93 Wall street, in the brokerage business, and there remained until he came to Nebraska. He is a member of G. A. R., and is Ex-quartermaster of Farragut Post, No. 25, Department of Nebraska, and was a Delegate to the last National Encampment at Indianapolis, Ind. He is also an A., F. & A. M.

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CARLOS C. BURR, attorney at law, came to Lincoln June 26, 1868, and has been engaged in practice all of the time since, except he worked for bread and butter for a time at the carpenters' trade, and helped to build the Statesman's office, old Catholic Church and other buildings. He was a member of the first City Council, and of the State Legislature in 1873-74. He was born at St. Charles, Kane Co. Ill., and reared at Dixon, Lee County. He read law with Hon. J. K. Edsall, at Dixon. He was married to Mary E. Smith, a native of Lee County, at Dixon, Ill., June 22, 1868. They have four children--Frank S., Bertie O., Grace and Helen. Mr. B. is a member of the K. of P. He enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Fortieth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, in March, 1864, and served until February, 1865, when he re enlisted in Company D, Fifteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, joining the regiment at Raleigh, N. C. He has President Lincoln's thanks for meritorious services, and was finally mustered out in November, 1865.

LIONEL C. BURR, attorney at law, was born at St. Charles, Kane Co., Ill. in July, 1847, and was reared at Dixon, Ill. He lived at the latter place until he entered the army in December, 1862, in Battery F, Illinois Artillery. He served until the summer of 1865, when he was mustered out. He was engaged in the Atlanta campaign up to the capture of that place, and was laid up from wounds only two weeks during his service. He returned to Dixon, and for four years prior to coming to Lincoln, in October, 1872, he read law at Winona, Minn. He commenced his practice here. He was married at Dixon, Ill., October 12, 1868, to Aldana Giles, a native of New Hampton, N. H. They have two children--Charles L., aged twelve; and May A., aged seven.

SILAS H. BURNHAM, attorney at law, came to Lincoln in December, 1880, and has been engaged in practice here since January 1, 1881, though he gives most of his attention to money loaning on real estate and other good security. He was born in Norway, Oxford Co., Me., April 12, 1848. That was his home until he came to Lincoln. He was educated at the schools of his native place and at Dartmouth College, graduating there in 1874. He was married at Glasgow, Ky., in October, 1876, to Eliza Lewis, a native of Kentucky. They have two children--Sarah L., and Joseph. Mr. B. is a member of K. of P., and of the Union Club.

S. W. BURNHAM, farmer and stock dealer, was born in 1845, in Maine, and after leaving school, at the age of seventeen, enlisted in the army in the Seventeenth Maine, Company C, and participated in all of the principal battles of the army of the Potomac, and after the battle of Chauntillise was presented with a gold medal for acts of bravery, by Gen. Sickles, and during active service was promoted to First Lieutenant, and mustered out in 1865, at Portland, Me. After which engaged in the nursery business, in Maine, for about five years. Sold out and went to Kentucky, remaining there four years, carrying on the same business, and in 1876 came to Lincoln, Neb., and purchased an improved farm of some 200 acres, as well as a section and a half of herd land west of the farm, all situated in Yankee Precinct, Section 3 and 4, Township 9, Range 6, and engaged in stock raising, his herd consisting principally of graded cattle and hogs, and is considered to be one of the most prominent dealers in stock in the county. Was married to a Miss Sarah Deep, of Glasgow, Ky. Has been a Mason for sixteen years, and belongs to Lodge 55, State of Maine; also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.

O. F. BUTT, locomotive engineer, B. & M. R. R., in Nebraska, was born in Burlington, Iowa, June 6, 1857. Came to Nebraska in 1875, and located at Plattsmouth. He then entered the service of the B. & M. R. R., as engineer on the Ferry Line, between Plattsmouth and East Plattsmouth. Has been in charge of a locomotive about three years.

CARPENDER & STEINER, drugs and druggists' sundries, commenced business in 1880, succeeding W. C. Newman & Co. Carry a stock of $4,500. C. L. Carpender of the above firm was born in Painesville, Ohio, May 10, 1844. In 1858 he went into the drug business and in 1868 engaged in the practice of medicine in different parts of the State, in which he continued until he came to Nebraska in 1880. He was married in Wapakoneta, Auglaize Co., Ohio, September 16, 1874, to Miss Celesta M. Steiner, of Hardin County. They have two children, Eda and Carl. Mr. Carpender is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge, Chapter and Commandery of Ohio, of the I. O. O. F. Lodge and Encampment, of the K. of P. and of the Royal Arcanum. He is P. H. P. of the R. A. M., and P. C. of the K. of P. C. Steiner of the above firm, was born in Kenton, Ohio, April 22, 1859. Educated there and at the Western University at Pittsburgh, Pa. Was engaged in clerking until he came to Nebraska, April, 1880.

THOMAS CARR, liquor dealer, was born in County Dublin, Ireland, in November, 1848, where he was raised and educated. In August, 1866, he came to the United States and remained in New York for a few months. Returned to Ireland in order to take part in the Fenian rising. In 1867 came back to the United States. Located in New York and engaged in the grocery business. In 1869 came to Omaha and was employed by the U. P. R. R. Co. as clerk in the office of their purchasing agent for about one year. Then went to Minnesota and worked for the Northern Pacific R. R. Co. Then for the International at Texas. Then went to Arkansas and worked at bridge work on the Chico and Pine Bluff R. R., and from thence to Memphis. In December, 1872, came to Lincoln and acted as outside guard at the penitentiary for a few months. Then as clerk in a wholesale and retail store in the city, after which he started a soap factory in the north part of the city, carrying on that business for about one year, and in 1877 was elected City Marshal for one term and re-elected in 1878 for another term. Then went railroading until the spring of 1881, when he opened up a wine, liquor and cigar business in connection with a Mr. Heelon, on the north side of the Government Square, and now is sole proprietor of the business, and through close attention to business commands a large trade. Was married in 1881 to Miss Emma Graw, of France. Is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lancaster Lodge No 34, also of the Knights of Pythias and a member of the Land League.

JAMES O. CARTER, M. D., physician, came to Lincoln in October, 1871 and engaged in practice. For the last six years he has been penitentiary surgeon. For a few years he was physician for the county farm. He was born at Essex, Union Co., Ohio, August 7, 1832, and was educated at Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio. Graduated there in 1860 and commenced practice three years before he graduated. He served as surgeon in the One Hundred and Sixty-third and One Hundred and Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry from 1861 to January, 1864. He then returned to Marion County, Ohio, and practiced until he came to Nebraska. He was married at Newton, Marion Co., Ohio, in July 1852, to Anice A. Pooler, a native of Macdonough, Chenango Co., N. Y., born January 13, 1833. They have five children, Charles M. Phoebe A., now Mrs. Charles F. Damrow, of Lincoln, Allie, Roena A., and James R. He is a member of A., F. & A. M., and the County and State Medical Societies. Also of the Ohio State Medical Society and of G. A. R.

CHARLES M. CARTER, book-keeper of Commissioner Public Lands and Buildings, came to Lincoln in October, 1871, and engaged in the drug business until January, 1880. Since then he has been in the Commissioner's office. He was born at Marion, Marion Co., Ohio, May 15, 1853 and lived there until he came to Nebraska. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, and of the K. of P.

HENRY CARTER, drayman and transferer of mail, was born May 13, 1850, in Germany, where he was raised and educated. In 1868 came to the United States and located at Freeport, Ill., where he engaged in farming two years, attending school during winters. In the spring of 1870 removed to Fremont, Neb., where he served in the bakery business. In the fall of 1872 moved to Lincoln, Neb., where he started in the dray business, commencing with one horse and wagon and in 1873 was awarded the contract for carrying U. S. mails between the post office and depots of Lincoln. From year to year, as the increase of his business demanded, he has added to his stock and wagons and now owns thirteen wagons, twenty-seven head of horses, four head of cattle, two houses and lots in the city of Lincoln, also a two-story barn thirty by seventy-four feet and a farm of eighty acres of land. In the fall of 1874 went to Germany to visit his relatives, returning in the spring of 1875. Was married March 13, 1877, to Miss Amelia Breotzman, native of Germany, whose parents reside in Wisconsin.

WILLIAM F. CHAPIN, attorney and farmer, came to Nebraska in October 1856, and located at Rock Bluff, where he lived until 1867, occupied in farming and practice of law. He was a candidate for the Legislature in 1858, but was defeated. In 1859 he was elected. He became Speaker of the House in 1866. From 1859 to 1869 he served continuously in the Legislature. In 1867 he located on Section 8, Town 12, Range 9, in Saunders County. From 1869 to 1879 he resided in Lincoln. In 1869 he was appointed receiver of the United States Land Office and held that position until 1872. He was Mayor of Lincoln one term. He was a prominent candidate in the Republican State Convention for Governor, against Furnas, and was only defeated by three or four votes. He is now engaged in farming and practicing, especially land cases, living where he first located in Saunders County. He is a native of Butternuts, Oswego Co., N. Y., born May 22, 1831, and lived there until his father moved to Pennsylvania, where he lived until eighteen years old. He then returned to York State and 1855 he moved to Illinois. He taught school at Lexington and was admitted to the bar of Nebraska in 1857. He was married at Rock Bluff January, 1858, to Margaret J. Young. She was born in Platte County, Mo. They have four children, Lona C., now Mrs. Thomas J. Wilburn, of Cass County, Lucius W., May, and William F., Jr. Mr. Chapin is a member of I. O. O. F., the Grange and Farmers' Alliance.

E. P. CHILD, paints, oils, etc., commenced business in 1875, succeeding Robinson Bros. He carries a stock of $5,000. He was born in Batavia, N. Y., May 25, 1838. Entered the Rochester University in 1855. In 1858 he went south and engaged in the practice of medicine in different parts of Missouri and Arkansas for several years. During this time he returned to Rochester to attend a course of lectures, and came to Nebraska in 1862, locating in Omaha, and engaged in the drug business. In 1864 he took command of a light battery known as Battery A, engaged in service on the plains, and served until mustered out in June, 1865. He was member of Nebraska Legislature for the years 1865-66, County and Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Missouri, for years 1869-70-71. He was married in Ironton, Mo., September 10, 1861, to Miss Lucie Mitchell, of Ironton. They have seven children, Bertha K., Reta L., Annie, Julia, Fred W., Jene A. and Grace. Mr. Child is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Lodge, Chapter and Commandery.

ED. A. CHURCH & CO., wholesale and retail dealers in wall paper, window shades, paints, oils and glass. Firm composed of Ed. A. Church and S. E. Moore, business established in 1868 by Mr. Church. Mr. Moore entered the firm October 1, 1880. They keep eight men constantly employed and in the summer this force is increased to twenty or twenty-five. Carry a stock of $25,000 to $35,000 and the yearly sales aggregate $75,000 with a constantly increasing business. Ed. A. Church, of above firm, was born in Wiltshire, England, August 7, 1846, came to the United States in 1850 with his parents, they settled in Chicago, Ill., where he received his education. In 1861 he enlisted in the Fifty-seventh Regiment Illinois Volunteers, Company K., and served until the close of the war, being mustered out at Louisville, Ky., in 1865. During a large part of his term of service Mr. Church was employed in sketching for the illustrated papers, and also employed sketching in government matters. He returned to Chicago and from there moved to Nebraska in 1868, located in Lincoln and established present business, first dealing in paints and oils, the other features being added frome time to time. He was married in Lincoln July 4, 1872, to Miss Eliza Gardner, of Lincoln. They have two children, Frank and John. Mr. Church is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Lodge, Chapter and Commandery. Is P. H. P. of the Chapter. He is also a member of the School Board. Mr. S. E. Moore, of above firm, was born in Newark, Ohio, August 24, 1844, was engaged in mercantile business for a time and from 1873 to 1880 was engaged in sheep raising in Ohio. In the latter year removed to Nebraska, locating in Lincoln. He was married in Newark, Ohio, September 15, 1873, to Miss Bussey, of Licking County. They have two children, Charles and May.

JAMES A. CHUTE, bookkeeper Chicago Lumber Company, was born in Castine, Maine, November 12, 1850. His parents moved to Newburyport, Mass., where the subject of this sketch received his education. In 1872 he moved to Louisiana, Mo., and engaged in a lumber office, from there he moved to Kansas and engaged in the same business. In 1881 he settled in Lincoln, Neb., and took his present position. He was married in Louisiana, Mo., October 24, 1876, to Miss Mary S. Van Horn, of Louisiana. The Van Horns were originally form Pennsylvania, though old residents of Missouri.

J. C. CLARK, general agent for Nebraska for the Pekin Plow Company, T. & H. Smith wagons of Pekin, Aultman & Taylor Co., of Mansfield, Ohio, Romeo Carriage Company of Romeo, Mich., Manny, Bauer & Co., of St. Louis, sulky rakes, Chandler, Randall & Co., of Aurora, Ill., road cart. Mr. Clark was born in Moretown, Washington Co., Vt., August 18, 1832. About 1858 he moved to Brodhead, Greene Co., Wis., where he engaged in grain and stock dealing, about 1865 he moved to Cresco, Iowa, three years later he settled in Janesville, Wis., and from there he moved to Nebraska in 1871, located in Lincoln, and engaged in business as wholesale and retail dealer in agricultural implements until about 1879, when he sold out his retail trade and continued in the wholesale business. He was married in Lowell, Mass., February 26, 1851, to Miss Ellen A. Spofford of Lowell. They have two children, Sarah M., now Mrs. J. T. Jones and Emma J. Mr. C. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., of Lincoln.

JOHN R. CLARK, cashier of the First National Bank, came to Nebraska in the spring of 1866 and engaged in banking in Plattsmouth. In 1874 he came to Lincoln, and was elected cashier of the First National bank. He was born at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., Ohio, November 3, 1842. He lived in Ohio until he entered the army in 1861 as Second Lieutenant of Company B, Fifteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, when he resigned in 1863 on account of ill health. He was First Lieutenant of Company A, same regiment. He carried on a banking business in Cambridge for about two years prior to coming to Nebraska, being cashier of the First National Bank there.

CLASON & FLETCHER, wholesale and retail books, stationery, toys, etc. The business was established in 1879 by C. S. Clason, present firm organized in July, 1881. They carry a stock of about $10,000. W. O. Fletcher, of Clason & Fletcher, was born in Augusta, Me., May 19, 1843. Received his education at Wesleyan Seminary, Redfield, Me. In 1863 he settled in Green Lake County, Wis., taught school there and in Jefferson County about three years, and then removed to Louisiana, Mo., where he took charge of a college, a position he retained until 1870, he then took the position of School Superintendent at Chillicothe, Mo. In 1871 returned to Maine and was principal of the high schools at Warren, Rockland and Biddeford, Me., at different times, was also secretary and treasurer of the Maine State Educational Association, and a director in the National Educational Society Headquarters at Boston, Mass. Came to Nebraska in 1881 and settled at Lincoln, and the firm of Clason & Fletcher was formed. He was married at Onarga, Ill., June 16, 1869, to Miss E. J. Conrad of Onarga. Mrs. Fletcher's father was one of the first ministers in the Territory of Wisconsin, and organized the first Baptist Church in the city of Milwaukee. They have three children, Clarence C., Lulu H., Edward C. Mr. F. is a member of the Baptist Church of Lincoln.

HON. AMASA COBB, Judge of the Supreme Court, came to Nebraska, March 13, 1871, and engaged in the banking business and in practice. He also has several stock farms in the county of Lancaster. He served one term as Mayor of Lincoln, was elected Judge of the Supreme Court in June, 1878, and in the fall of 1879 was re-elected for six years. He was born near Palestine, Crawford Co., Ill., September 27, 1823, and resided in that county until 1841. He spent one year in Terre Haute, Ind., and in the fall 1842 went to Fair Play, Grant Co., Wis., and engaged in mining operations there and in Jo Daviess County, Ill., until 1846. He then removed to Iowa County, Wis., mining, and all the time reading and practicing law more or less. In the spring of 1847 he enlisted in the Sixth Illinois Regiment for the Mexican war. In the fall of 1848, after the war, he returned to Highland, Wis., and followed his profession in his residence at Highland. He served as justice of the peace, Postmaster, notary public and twice as district attorney. In the spring of 1853 he moved to Mineral Point. In 1854 he ran for the State Senate and served one term. He was Adjutant General from 1856 to 1859. In the fall of 1859 he was nominated for the Assembly and elected. In 1860 he was re-elected and made Speaker of the House. In May, 1861, he was commissioned by the Government to raise a regiment, and he organized the Fifth Wisconsin Infantry which he commanded as Colonel. He mustered in July, 1861, and served as Colonel until December 28, 1862. In the fall of 1862 he was elected member of Congress, but remained with his regiment until it went into winter quarters. After the adjournment of Congress in July, 1864, he was commissioned Colonel of the Forty-third Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He was re-elected to Congress that fall, upon leave of absence he occupied his seat in the House during the winter of 1864-5, rejoining his command in April. He was mustered out at Milwaukee in July, 1865, bringing back the Forty-third without losing a man by accident. In 1866-68 he was again re-elected. During his congressional service he retained his law practice, which he abandoned to remove to Nebraska.

BENJAMIN F. COBB, attorney and abstracter of titles; was born in Jerusalem, Southampton Co., Va., December 5, 1850; lived there until he was about seventeen years of age, then resided in Washington, D. C., where he held a position in the Interior Department until he came to Lincoln, September 1, 1872. He was employed as teller in the First National Bank of Lincoln for two years; afterwards for two years he was clerk in the law office of Cobb & Marquette. He is now one of the Justices of the Peace of this city.

P. H. COOPER, ice dealer, is a native of New York, and was born in Dutchess County, April 11, 1833; was there reared until attaining his twenty-second year, when he came to Grant County, Wis., taking up his abode in Platteville, where he was manager of the powder interests of the well-known firm of Laflin, Smith & Co., with whom he had been employed in New York. In 1862 he removed to Omaha, Neb., and engaged in freighting across the plains, in which capacity he was prominently identified for several years. In 1869 came to Lincoln, which was then in its infancy, and embarked in the ice trade, a business that he has built up with the growth and development of the city and made a well-merited success. In 1874 Mr. Cooper was the people's choice for City Marshal of Lincoln, and the duties of this office he discharged for three consecutive terms. Few men in Lincoln and throughout Lancaster County are more favorably known. He married, in 1855, Miss Sarah Hill, of Ulster County, N. Y. They have three children, Willard, Ida and John. Ida is the wife of Mr. E. B. Hyde.

COOPER & CO., wholesale and retail dealers in iron and wood pumps. Business established in 1876 by Mr. Cooper; present firm organized in February, 1882. W. J. Cooper, of above firm, was born in Oneida County, N. Y., January 9, 1837. About 1845 his parents moved to Kane County, N. Y.; from there, in 1849, to Kendall County, Ill., and in 1866 finally settled in Livingston County. The subject of this sketch enlisted in 1862 in Company H, Eighty-ninth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served until mustered out in 1865. He returned to Kendall County, Ill., and from there he moved to Nebraska in 1869; settled in Lincoln, and engaged in livery business until 1871, when he commenced in the pump line. He was married in Kendall County, Ill., to Miss Eliza Skinner, a native of Oneida County, N. Y. They have one child, Gilbert. Mr. C. is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the G. A. R.

D.G. COURTNAY, attorney-at-law, came to Lincoln in the fall of 1877. He was born in New York City, October 8, 1853. That was his home until he was thirteen years of age, when he located at Belvidere, Ill. He resided there until he came to Nebraska. He was educated at Beloit, Wis., being a graduate of Beloit College; and read law with Charles E. Fuller, of Belvidere, Ill. He was married at Lincoln, in September, 1878, to Martha Irene Atkins, a native of Canada. They have one child, Irene.

J. C. CROOKER, attorney-at-law, came to Lincoln in November, 1879, and has been engaged in practice and money-loaning since. He was born at Woodstock, Vt., January 16, 1820, and received his education at Capt. Partridge's Military University, at Norwich, Vt., graduating in 1843. He afterward engaged in teaching, and took charge of a military institute at Harrisburg, Pa., in 1844. Having read law in New Hampshire and Vermont, he was in 1848 admitted to the bar in the former State, and afterward in Vermont and Massachusetts. He practiced in and near Boston until 1856, when he came West and settled at Mendota, Ill., residing there until he came to Nebraska. In 1860 he purchased the Mendota Observer, a weekly newspaper, to prevent it from becoming a Democratic organ, running it only one year. When the war broke out he advertised for recruits and raised a company, being the first man who enlisted in Mendota. He raised 135 men for the first ninety days' call, but continued the publication of his paper until July, 1861, when he shut up his office, calling for volunteers for the Forty-third and Fifty-fifth Illinois Volunteer Infantry; they being organized by special authority from the War Department. He was chosen Captain of Company I, Fifty-fifth Illinois Volunteers, taking with him into service in the two regiments over 180 men. In March, 1862, he resigned on account of illness, and left the service on the advice of his surgeon. He continued the practice of law at his home in Mendota, Ill., but for three years before coming West he had his office in Chicago. He was married at Woodstock, Vt., December 11, 1848, to Sarah B. Slayton, daughter of James C. Slayton, Esq., a native of Woodstock, Vt. They have one daughter, Mary A., widow of Joseph Hunter. Mr. C. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., and I. O. O. F.

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R. C. CUSHING, railroad contractor, came to Nebraska in 1869, and located in Plattsmouth, where he resided until 1879. He was engaged in railroad building ever since he came, having been associated with John Fitzgerald during the entire time. He has been contracting ever since the close of the war. He is a director of the First National Bank of Lincoln, and also for the First National of Plattsmouth. He is a native of Rochester, N. Y., and removed to Hornellsville in 1850. In 1853, he went to Wisconsin, locating in Portage City. He lived there until 1866. For two years he served as clerk in the Quartermaster's department of the army of the Missouri. He was Superintendent of the Post at Fort Morgan in 1867, and engaged in the construction of the U. P. R. R. from Cheyenne to its western terminus, and then came to Plattsmouth. They then built the C., B. & Q. R. R. into Plattsmouth. While at the latter place, he served five terms as Alderman, and three years was President of the City Council.

L. E. CROPSEY, Lincoln, Neb., is the second son of a family of five children of Andrew J. and Maria Cropsey. He was born in Plainfield, Will Co., Ill., September 4, 1850. In 1854, he removed, with his parents to McLean County, Ill., his parents being the first settlers in that part of the State. Subsequently removed to Fairbury, Livingston Co., Ill., now a city of 3,000 inhabitants. Founded by A. J. Cropsey in 1857. The subject of this sketch spent the following four years in attending the district schools. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the One Hundreth and Twenty-ninth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, of which his father was Lieutenant Colonel. And in 1866, was appointed Deputy County Clerk of Livingston County, and served in that capacity for over one year. In 1867, he went to St. Louis, Mo., as book-keeper in a wholesale dry goods house. In 1868, removed to Lincoln, Neb., and he was appointed Deputy County Clerk, and served as such eighteen months. In September, 1869, he entered Dartmouth College, Hanover, N. H., but left before graduating, and returned to Lincoln. When the Legislature organized for the eighth session, he was elected Assistant Clerk, and a month later, was elected Chief Clerk of the House, the youngest chief clerk ever elected. In June, 1871, on the assembling of the Constitutional Convention, he was elected Assistant Secretary, in which capacity he gave entire satisfaction. He acted as daily correspondent for several papers during the session of the legislature and convention. In February, 1873, he received three appointments as consul to different countries. He declined two of them, but finally accepted that of consul of the United States, at Chemnitz, Saxony, a position he retained until July, 1876 when he resigned, and returned home, to take the position of Private Secretary to Governor Garber, and continued in this capacity until January 1, 1879. During these years Mr. C. had been pursuing the study of law, and was admitted to practice in January, 1880. In the fall of the same year, he was elected County Clerk, a position he retained for two years. He was married in Kankakee, Ill., June 24, 1873, to Miss Burchard, of that city. They have two children--Maggie and Hattie. Mr. C. is a member of the K. of P., and the K. of H. He is now southwestern passenger agent of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad.

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[SILVER LAKE FARM, RESIDENCE OF HON. J. CADMAN.]

JOHN CADMAN, ex-Judge of the Probate Court. One of the pioneer settlers of Lancaster County, Neb., was born April 27, 1823, in Lancaster County, Pa., where he was raised and educated, and then went into Erie County, and engaged in the boot and shoe business until the fall of 1843, when he joined his father in Iowa, remained there a short time; crossed the Mississippi into Illinois in 1840, and located at Elizabeth, Jo Daviess Co., near Galena, where he was engaged in the manufacture and sale of boots and shoes, establishing a large and profitable business, which he carried on until 1850; when he entered into the mercantile business, under the firm name of Cadman & Wilcox, and in 1861, Wilcox sold his interest out to a Mr. Wilson, who in 1853 became proprietor, purchasing Mr. Cadman's interest. He then established himself again, and in 1857, he admitted a Mr. S. Jeffries as a partner, and did a business of some $40,000 per annum, and in 1858, Mr. C. became sole proprietor. In the spring of 1859 he came to Nebraska, and entered a quarter section of land on Salt Creek, about ten miles south of Lincoln; then turned his attention to the opening of a "cut-off" from Nebraska City to Fort Kearney, which he completed in time for the spring travel of 1861, shortening the route between those two points some forty miles, which proved of great benefit to farmers who then had settled on Salt and Blue Rivers. In addition to his farming interest he established a trading post at the crossing of Salt Creek, which was also made station for the Lusbaugh line of stages between Nebraska City and Fort Kearney, where they connected with the overland stages from St. Joseph and Omaha to California. In the fall of 1863 he was elected to the Territorial Legislature, and re-elected in the years 1864-65-66. He was elected to the Senate in the first session of the State Legislature in 1866, and served one term. In 1867 he was elected as member of the House, and became the leading advocate in the removal of the capital, which resulted in its location in Lancaster County, about two miles from his own residence. He has been connected with the political interests of the county from the time of his settlement; having been in office continually; serving as Justice of the Peace, Probate Judge, Sheriff, and County Treasurer, in which positions he always showed himself to be an efficient officer. Politically speaking, he was a Whig, and then a Republican from the organization of that party; giving his first Whig vote for Henry Clay in 1844. In 1846 he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has always been a faithful member; and adding to his other virtues that of temperance, never drank a glass of liquor in his life, a fact worthy of any man in this State. He married in early life, a Miss Frances Bennett, the daughter of a Pennsylvania mechanic, and the loving mother of some six boys and two girls.

HARVEY CULBERTSON, professor of horticulture, was born in Switzerland County, Ind., where he was raised, and attended the Morefield Academy. In the fall of 1870, attended Hanover College, near Madison, Ind., where he took a scientific course, and graduated as B. S., after which he taught at the academy of six months. In the spring of 1874, came to Lincoln, and worked on a farm for one season, then went to the University here, and took an agricultural course for one year, and was elected acting professor of agriculture, and in 1875 was made Superintendent of the State College farm, situated about two miles and a half north-east of the city. Section 19, Lancaster Precinct, No. 10. In 1881, was elected professor of horticulture, to the State Agricultural College. He was married in 1877, to Miss Ruth L. Hawley, of Lincoln. They have two children--Allen and James. Is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Prof. C., in connection with a Mr. Hawley, are sole proprietors of the Nebraska Sorghum Works, just erected, adjoining the State Farm, their intention being to promote the interest of farming, by developing the sorghum industry. The capacity of the mill is about 500 gallons per day. The works have all the modern improvements for the manufacture of the same. Also filter through bone black for refining purposes. Boiler of fifty horse power, engine sixteen horse power, mill, No. 4, Niles, 9,000 pounds in weight, Employ about sixteen hands; running night and day. The same being erected at a cost of some $4,000.

J. L. CUMMINGS, retired farmer, Eastern Nebraska, is fortunate in securing men of sterling merit, for its pioneers gave the country reputation, which has not diminished to the present time. Among those that contributed an ample share towards Nebraska's early developments, was Mr. J. L. C., of West Va., who was born October 3, 1816. His father, Enoch, was a native of old Virginia. The subject of this sketch spent his youthful days in his native State, following agricultural pursuits. In 1837, he removed to Marion County, Ohio, and for twelve years was a resident of the Buckeye State. In 1840, Miss Sarah Miller, of Ohio, became his wife, and in the year 1850 they emigrated to Iowa, locating in Bremer county, near Shell Rock, and for over twelve years was identified by the growth and development of that county. In 1862, he and his family came to Cass County, Neb., being among the early settlers of that portion of the State. After a three years' residence removed to Lancaster County, locating three miles south of Lincoln, in Yankee Hill Township, where he engaged in farming, being among the first farm openers of the county. After an industrious agricultural career of many years in the county, in 1880, he was obliged to relinquish his vocation on account of disability, and removed to Lincoln. During this long sojourn in the county there are but few who have been more closely associated with its progress. Being of a reticent disposition, Mr. C. has not come before the people as conspicuously as many of the pioneers. He has represented the county as Supervisor, and in that capacity, discharged his duty to the entire satisfaction of his constituents. Mr. and Mrs. C. are now living a retired life. They have raised a family of six children--Angeline, wife of Ellis Shane, of Nebraska; William H., Anderson A., Mary Ann, wife of Charles Miller, of Nebraska; Maria, wife of Martin Howe; Ida, wife of J. O. Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. C. are members of the Protestant Methodist Church.

MICHAEL DAILEY, detective, was born in July, 1845, at Troy, N. Y., and at an early age came with his parents to Omaha, where he remained until he was about fourteen years of age. Then went to Arizona and was employed in the express business; remained there for three years. Returned to Omaha and went to Colorado and engaged in the mail business, carrying the mail for the miners to and from Black Hawk Station. Then engaged with Wells & Fargo, driving stage for them for about two years. In 1862 returned to Omaha and enlisted in the Second Nebraska Cavalry, Company D, under Col. Burner and Capt. Edwards, and was mustered out in 1863 at Omaha. Then re-enlisted, and was sent to the frontier scouting; and then was transferred to Mexico, and in July, 1867, was discharged at Matamoras, Mexico. In 1869 went to Oregon; from thence to Cheyenne, and through the Black Hills scouting. In 1870 went to Dakota, and from thence to Montana, in the stock business. In July, 1881, came to Lincoln and established himself as a detective. Was married in February, 1881, to Mrs. M. O. Davis, of Seward County of this State. Both members of the Catholic Church. He is a member of the G. A. R., Farragut Post No. 25, and member of the United Sons of Erin.

T. B. DAWSON, sewing machines; represents the Davis and the Household. Business established about three years. Mr. D. was born in Beaver County, Pa., August 1, 1837. In 1861 he enlisted in the One Hundred and First Pennsylvania Volunteers, Company F; was commissioned First Lieutenant in 1863, and the next month received a commission as Captain; served until mustered out in 1865. He was taken prisoner at Plymouth, N. C., and lived at Macon, Ga., about three months and was then sent to Charleston, S. C., and placed in the city during the bombardment. He returned to Pennsylvania, and about 1869 moved to Chicago, and from there moved to Lincoln, Neb., in 1871, and engaged in the sale of agricultural implements until June, 1881, then sold out. He was married in Chicago in March, 1870, to Miss Miller, of Chicago. They have one child, Frederick. Mr. M. is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge and Encampment, is C. P. of the latter; of the Good Templars, being now Treasurer of the Grand Lodge; also of the G. A. R.

W. H. DANIELS, carpenter and builder, was born the 9th of March 1847, at Nashville, Iowa, and went with his parents to Missouri, where he availed himself of an education as he best could. Then returned to Iowa, and worked as an apprentice to the carpenter and joiner trade for about four years. Then went to Colorado, Arizona and Dakota, working at his trade at each place, and in 1861 enlisted as private in Company C, First Regiment Iowa Greys, and re-enlisted in Company A, of the Ninth Iowa Cavalry, under Col. C. L. Trumbull, and participated in all the battles with his regiment, and was mustered out in February, 1866, in Little Rock, Ark. During active service Mr. D. was wounded at three different times, each time being sent to the hospital. In 1866 returned to the mountains, and was employed by the government driving the mail coach from Fort Smith to Fort Washataw, Colorado, and Horse Shoe Bend to Snake Creek, New Mexico, and in 1875 returned to Iowa and farmed until 1879, wheh he came to Lincoln and engaged in the carpenter and joiner busines. Was married in 1875 to Miss C. Barnell, of Iowa. Have five children, Sadie E., Elizabeth, Nathan, Viola Melissa and Mary M. Mrs. D. carries on a business of carpet weaving, and is considered one of the best weavers in the county, having gained her experience at Laporte, Ind. Mr. D. is a member of G. A. R., Farragut Post, No. 25, as Bugler.

M. R. DAVEY, general superintendent of carpentering department for W. H. B. Stout, was born in St. Lawrence County, N. Y., August 10, 1844. He learned the carpenter trade at home, and in 1863 settled in Washington County, Ill., following his trade. In 1868 he settled in Lincoln, Neb., and engaged in contracting and building. He superintended the carpenter work at the State Insane Asylum, and the State University. In 1880 he accepted his present position. Mr. D. was married in Lincoln, Neb., in January, 1876, to Miss Nannie Hudson, a native of Greene County, Ill. They have one child, Robert B. Mr. D. is a Knight Templar in the Masonic fraternity.

W. L. DAYTON, M. D., oculist and aurist, was born at Princeton, Bureau, Co., Ill., March 22, 1857. He was educated at the Princeton High School, and graduated from the Chicago Medical College in March, 1881, having practiced at Mercy Hospital for a year before graduating, making a special study of diseases of the eye and ear. He commenced practice at Lincoln in the summer of 1881. He is considered an authority on diseases of the eye and ear. He was married at Englewood, Ill., November 24, 1881, to Carrie H. Snyder, a native of Galva, Ill.

W. S. DEISHER, secretary and treasurer of the Nebraska Manufacturing Company, was born in Reading, Berks Co., Pa., March 15, 1851. About 1859 his parents moved to Stephenson County, Ill. He engaged in stock dealing there until 1874, when he moved to Hastings, Neb., and engaged in the real estate and stock business until he formed a partnership with Mr. Stabler, dealing in agricultural implements. Came to Lincoln in 1881, when the present company was formed. He was married in Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kas., September 12, 1877, to Miss Mattie Vanemen, of Hutchinson. They have two children, Maud and Della. Mr. D. is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and of the I. O. O. F. and the Board of Trade.

JOHN DETHLEFS, State Insurance clerk, came to Nebraska in 1875, and located at Grand Island. He served as bookkeeper, in the lumber and grain business for a while, and then entered the County Treasurer's office as Deputy. In 1881 he came to Lincoln and accepted his present position in the State Auditor's office. He was born near Hamburg, Germany, December 16, 1840. In 1860 he came to America, and located in Westchester County, N. Y. Remained there two or three years. He enlisted in Company C, Twentieth New York Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, and served for two years. He was married in New York City, to Eliza Herbeck, a native of New York City. They have three children, Charles, aged eleven, George, aged nine, and Lorey, a daughter, aged three. Mr. D. is a member of the Harmonia Musical Society.

J. W. DEWEESE, attorney at law, came to Lincoln, in March, 1879, and has been associated with T. M. Marquett ever since he came. He was born in Morgan County, Ill., September 10, 1846. When only six months old, he went with his parents to Marion County, Iowa, his father building the first log cabin in Pella. He lived in Jasper and Marion counties until he came to Nebraska. He attended the Central University at Pella, and the law school at Iowa City. In 1868 he was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Prairie City, where he continued until he came here. He was married at Prairie City, November, 1869, to Rebecca Ryan, a native of Washington County, N. Y. They have three children, Wilford, Lena and Frederick. Mr. D. enlisted as a private, in Company G, Twenty-third Iowa Volunteer Infantry, August 15, 1862, and served until August 15, 1865, being mustered out as Sergeant of Company G. He was in all the engagements of his command, except Fort Esperanza, Texas. He served two terms in the Iowa Legislature, as representative from Jasper County.

CALEB J. DILWORTH, Attorney General of Nebraska, came to Nebraska in December, 1870, and located in Lincoln, where he engaged in practice until 1873. In that year he went to Plum Creek, Dawson Co., Neb., where he has since lived. He was District Attorney of the Fifth Judicial District, from 1873 to 1879, and served three years as County Commissioner. He was elected Attorney General in the fall of 1878, and re-elected in 1880. He is a native of Mount Pleasant, Jefferson Co., Ohio, where he was born April 27, 1830. Received his education in Illinois, and read law and was admitted to practice in 1850, in Havana, Mason Co. He enlisted in June, 1862, as Lieutenant Colonel of the Eighty-fifth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was promoted to Colonel in June, 1863. Brevetted Brigadeer General March 4, 1865, was mustered out July, 1865. He served with his command in all its battles. He commanded the Third Brigade, Second Division, Fourteenth Army Corps. In the fall of 1864 he was wounded at Jonesboro, and disabled for about thirty days. After that he was assigned the command of a brigade at Chattanooga, until March, 1865, when he took command of the post of Covington, Ky., remaining until the close of the war. On returning home he located in Lewiston, Fulton Co., Ill., where he stayed until he moved to Nebraska. Before the war he was prosecuting attorney in Mason County, Ill. He is also engaged in cattle raising, having now about 500 head of cattle and 50 head of horses. He was married in Lewiston, Fulton Co., Ill., November 25, 1853, to Emily Phelps, a native of Missouri. They have one child, William A., who resides in Kearney, and is engaged in practice there.

O. P. DINGES, drayman and transferer of freight, was born May 12, 1844, in Centre County, Pa., where he was raised and partially educated, and in 1854, came to Stephenson County, Ill., with his parents, working on a farm in the summer time, and attending school in the winter. In 1865 he engaged in railroading for about two years, then went to Wisconsin, and engaged in the lumber business, taking contracts for floating timber down the rivers to St. Louis. In 1872 he returned to Stephenson County, Ill., and engaged in farming and in 1874 came to Lincoln. In 1875 he commenced the drayage business, with one team and wagon, since which time his business has been steadily increasing, and now owns some six double and one single team, and is considered to be one of the most reliable draymen in the city. Was married in 1874 to Alice E. Preston, of York State; they have two children, Rupert and Winnie. Is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Lincoln Lodge, No. 19. Also member of the I. O. O. F., Winnishiek Lodge, No. 30 as P. G.; also to the Western Star Encampment, and member of the Temple of Honor. Also member of Harlem Centre Grange, No. 60, to which his wife also belongs.

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JOHN DOOLITTLE, lumber merchant, came to Nebraska, in December, 1876, and has since been engaged in the lumber business, also extensively engaged in farming and stock raising, since June, 1878, he has run a farm. He is President of the City Council, serving his second term as Alderman from the Third Ward. He was born at Sheffield, Berkshire Co., Mass., and lived in that county until 1862, when he enlisted in Company F, forty-ninth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was mustered out in September, 1863, as Second Lieutenant, it being a nine months' regiment. He spent two years at Newbern, N. C., and in 1865, returned to his native county, staying there a year or two. He then went to New York City and engaged in the tobacco business at 85 Wall street, remaining there until he came to Lincoln. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., G. A. R., and of the Union Club. He was also elected Mayor of the City.

S. J. DOBSON, president Lincoln Tannery Company, was born in Upper Canada, May 8, 1842. His parents moved to Wisconsin about 1844, and settled in Grant County. They returned to Canada for a time, and finally settled in Lafayette County, Wis. In 1864 the subject of this sketch enlisted in Company G., Forty-sixth Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers, and was mustered out in 1865. He returned to Wisconsin, and in 1872 moved to Nebraska with his parents, located in Lincoln, and engaged in broom manufacturing, under firm name of Dobson & Son, and continued in this until present business was established. Mr. D. is a member of the G. A. R.

DOBSON & CAMPBELL, contractors and builders. Mr. D. was born March 5, 1837, in Coburg, Canada, and came to the United States in 1845, with his parents and located in Grant County, Wis., where he served his apprenticeship in the carriage business for three years, and afterwards carried on business on his own account in Darlington, Lafayette County, until the war broke out, and in 1862, enlisted as a private in the Twenty-third Wisconsin Infantry, Company B. Col. Guppy, participated in twenty-one battles with his regiment, viz: Siege of Vicksburg, Port Gibson, Raymond, Jackson, and others. He was mustered out in July, 1865, at Mobile, and was discharged at Madison, Wis., in the fall of 1865, went to Monroe, Green County, and engaged in the carriage business for about three years, and from there went to Port Hope, Canada, and carried on the broom business there in connection with his father for about four years, and in 1872 returned to the United States and located at Lincoln, Neb., working at the carpenter trade by the day, and in 1874, opened the business with Mr. W. H. Campbell, who was born in Onandaga county, N. Y., and after leaving school was apprenticed to his father; he then went to Syracuse, N. Y., contracting and building. He was married in 1866, to Miss F. Weygant, who was born in Cortland County, and located here in 1872, working at his trade until 1874, when he entered into partnership with W. H. Dobson. They contracted for the carpenter work and built the State Prison, the B. & M. Depot, and City Block, and a block of buildings on P. street, and several dwelling houses, and are considered to be one of the most prominent firms in that line of business in Lincoln. Mr. D. was married in May, 1861, to Harriet Richards, in Grant County, Wis., who was born in 1839, in same county. They have three children, Alice, Grace and Ruth. He belongs to the I. O. O. F., is Past Chief Patriarch and Noble Grand Saline Encampment No. 5, Capitol Lodge No. 11, and been a member for twenty-two years, also a member of the G. A. R., as high private Farragut Post No. 25.

T. B. DORAN, dairyman, was born at Utica, N. Y., 1850, and came to Warren County, Ill., with his parents, farming for about five years, and in the fall of 1863, went to Muscatine, Iowa, farming about eighteen years, and in March, 1881, located here and engaged in the dairy business, and has now some thirty-six head of milch cows, mostly graded stock, averaging some thirty-five gallons of milk per day. Was married January 1, 1878, to Miss Maggie Preston, who was born in Illinois. Has two children, Estala and Bernard James. Both members of the Catholic Church.

WM. DORSEY, contractor and builder, was born in Franklin County, Ind., in 1815, located here in the spring of 1878. Previous to coming here was at Lawrenceburg, Ind., for about three years, when he assisted to build the first State Bank, then went to Dillsboro, and Rising Sun, for a few months, and in the spring of 1850, went to California, mining for about seven months. Returned to Indiana and there engaged in contracting and building and in the spring of 1857, came to Nebraska City, and the following year located here, and superintended the building of the west wing of the capitol, and contracted for and built the Arlington Hotel, and several other dwellings. Was married in the fall of September, 1837, to Miss Loes Wynand, who was born in the County of Cornwall, Landolph Parish, England, in 1817, and came to America with her parents in 1829. Have seven children living, Mary, now Mrs. Sanford, Endora, now Mrs. S. E. Harris, Anna, now Mrs. Harvey, Samuel C., Adeline A., now Mrs. Slaughter, William and George deceased. Also twenty-four grandchildren living. In the fall of 1838, Mr. Dorsey was associated with the first Anti Slavery Society ever formed in Indiana, and was one of seven men that cast the first free soil vote in that State. Belongs to the Ancient Order of Free Masons, Hopeville Lodge and Central Lodge, Indianapolis, and Western Star Lodge of Nebraska. Both members of the Congregational Church.

M. L. EASTERDAY, attorney and money loaner, came to Lincoln July 26, 1876, and has practiced here since. He was first in the office of Lamb, Billingsby & Lambertson. He was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, February 9, 1849. When three years old his parents removed to Montgomery County, Ill., where he lived until 1873, when he went to Watertown, Wis. In the spring of 1874 he went to Sault de Ste. Marie, Mich., spending two summers there. He graduated from the Law Department of the Michigan University in 1876. He is a member of the Lincoln Y. M. C. A., and was treasurer of that society for three or four years.

WEBSTER EATON, journalist, came to Nebraska in 1872, and commenced the publication of the Kearney Daily Press. Lived there until 1875 and was appointed Register of the United States Land Office, at Bloomington, Neb. He held that position three years. He came to Lincoln in May, 1880. From June, 1880, until July, 1881, he ran the Lincoln Globe. In the latter year he engaged with O. V. Eaton, in the manufacture of pottery. They make all kinds of stone ware, tiles, sewer pipes, etc. Sixteen hands are employed in the works. They have a manufacturing capacity of 1,000 gallons a day. He is a native of Brighton, Monroe Co., N. Y., having been born December 5, 1839. He enlisted in December, 1861, in the First New York Light Artillery and served three years. Served in twenty-three battles. Returned to New York at the close of the war and came to Iowa in 1866. Was Assistant Postmaster of the House of Representatives at Washington, established the Red Oak Express at Red Oak, and conducted it until he went to Kearney; also established the Adams County Gazette at Corning, Iowa. Both these papers are now running. He has recently accepted a position in the money order department of the Post-office.

J. C. ELDREDGE, livery and sale stable, commenced business in 1881, succeeding H. Perkins. Mr. Eldredge was born in Schoharie County, N. Y., in 1830. About 1855 he moved to Plano, Ill., and from there moved to Nebraska in 1876, located in Fillmore County, moved to Lincoln in 1881. Mr. Eldredge was married in Plano, Ill., December 2, 1856, to Miss Mary J. Henning, of Plano. They have two children, Cora B., now Mrs. Searles, of Lincoln, and Delmer C.

HARRINGTON EMERSON, professor of modern languages in the Nebraska State University, was born in Trenton, N. J., August 2, 1853. He was the eldest son of Edwin Emerson, of New York, eldest son of James Emerson, who came from Great Britain about the year 1808. His mother, Mary L. Ingham, was the youngest daughter of Samuel D. Ingham and was born in Washington, D. C., when her father was Secretary of the Treasury, under Jackson. Edwin Emerson, a graduate of Princeton College and of the Princeton Theological Seminary, settled in Greencastle, Penn., in 1852, as the Pastor of the Presbyterian Church. In 1860 he was called to the chairs of mental and moral philosophy and English literature, in the Troy University, N. Y. His health failed soon after and receiving leave of absence from the trustees he removed with his family to Europe for the better education of his children. The subject of this sketch then nine years old was placed in a Paris day school, which he attended for four years, his vacations being spent in travel. In 1867 he entered the military school of the Moravian Brotherhood, at Neuwied, on the Rhine. This is perhaps the strictest school in Europe. At the end of eighteen months he removed to Dresden and continued his studies under private tutors till the year 1871, when after having spent a year in traveling, visiting Italy and the Levant, he entered the mechanical engineering course of the Polytechnic School in Munich, continuing, however, linguistic studies, completing three full years in the Polytechnic, he devoted the last year of his stay abroad entirely to literary studies, spending six months in Italy and the winter in Greece. On May 30, 1876, he reached the United States and three weeks later was appointed instructor in modern languages in the State University of Nebraska. At the end of the first year he was promoted to the full professorship. He was married in Omaha, Neb., June 24, 1879, to Miss Florence Brooks, of Omaha, only daughter of D. C. Brooks. They have one son, Raffe Floresstan, born November 3, 1880. In the University Prof. Emerson has been prominently identified with the party of progress, who advocate a high standard of scholarship, improved methods of teaching and an unsectarian and civil system of government, as opposed to the conservative party composed of the older professors, who oppose all change and advocate a sectarian and parental system of government.

GRANVILLE ENSIGN, Sheriff of Lancaster County, came to Lincoln on February 19, 1870. In March, 1870 he commenced the livery business and has carried it on ever since. One year he ran the Clifton House. He was elected Sheriff in the fall of 1879 and re-elected in 1881. He was born near Fredonia, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., December 30, 1835, and lived there until he was fourteen years old. Then he went to Michigan, where he lived four years, moving thence to Iowa, where he lived in Jones and Dubuque counties until he went to California in 1860. He went there with a four horse train and returned in December, 1861, by steamer. Enlisted in Company E, Fifth Iowa Cavalry in February, 1864, and served until June, 1865. He was engaged in the hotel business in Iowa for three years before coming to Lincoln and had a small livery attached thereto. He was married at Wyoming, Iowa, in 1855, to Elizabeth A. Eastman, a native of Ohio. They have two children, Herbert Archie and Forest Watts. Mr. Ensign is a member of G. A. R., I. O. O. F. and T. of H. He is also engaged in farming and railroad contracting, in partnership with C. C. Bills, who is now building a portion of the Missouri Pacific line in Nebraska.

C. J. ERNST, cashier of the B. & M. R. R., land department, was born in Goerlitz, Prussia, September 12, 1854. He received his education in the old country and came to the United States in 1868 with his parents and settled in Nebraska City, Neb., where he engaged in clerking until 1876 when he moved to Lincoln and entered the land department of the B. & M. R. R., was appointed to his present position, October, 1880. He was married in Nebraska City, Neb., February 26, 1876, to Miss Marie Weber, a native of Dresden, Germany. They have one child, Gertrude. Mr. Ernst is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

EDMUND BURKE FAIRFIELD, S. T. D., LL. D., Chancellor of the University of Nebraska, was born in Parkersburg, W. Va., August 7, 1821. His father was a slave-holder, but when he removed his family to Troy, Miami Co., Ohio, put in force a private proclamation of emancipation. At eight years of age the son, Edmund, commenced setting type in his father's printing office, attending school and acquiring a valuable trade, at the same time, until he was fifteen. Being sufficiently advanced at this early age, he entered Denison University, Granville, and in 1837 Marietta College. Three years later he became a student at Oberlin College, from which institution he graduated in 1842, and was soon afterwards appointed tutor of Latin and Greek. His energy of character was not satisfied merely with this occupation, but while teaching he also studied theology for three years. After spending two years in the ministry in New Hampshire, and two in Boston as Pastor of the Ruggles Street Baptist Church, Mr. Fairfield accepted a call, in 1848, to the Presidency of the Michigan Central College. The name of the institution was, in the course of seven years, changed to Hillsdale College, and it is the best possible evidence of Professor Fairfield's stability and ability of character that for twenty-one years--until 1869--he continued to retain the presidency. In the meantime, however, political and educational honors had fallen thickly upon him. During the years 1857-61 he was called by the State to assume the duties of Senator and Lieutenant-Governor, and made a wide reputation by his powerful speech on the Prohibition of Slavery in the Territories. It is said that 50,000 copies of it were published and put in circulation. In 1857, Chancellor Fairfield received from Madison University, New York, the honorary degree of LL. D., and in 1863 the Indiana University conferred the degree of D.D., upon him. From Denison University, Ohio, came the degree S. T. D. In 1863-64 Chancellor Fairfield spent ten months in an extended tour through Europe and the East. With his usual genius of improving his time to the fullest extent this trip laid the ground-work for a series of lectures which he delivered in fifteen States and which gave him an extended and enviable reputation. His lecture tour extended through Providence, Lowell, Lawrence, Concord and other leading cities in New England, New York State, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Among other topics which the lecturer treated so ably were: "Thirty-three Days in Rome," "Tent Life in Palestine" and other descriptives, in which he has few rivals. In the anti-slavery and war campaign he took a prominent part in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. In the pure field of literature, in the treatment of such subjects as "Radicalism," "Labor and Learning," etc., he has few equals on the lecture platform. Both as a lecturer and an educator Chancellor Fairfield has made his mark. During his twenty-one years as President of Hillsdale College his departments of instruction were ancient languages and mathematics, besides these which he fills at the University of Nebraska, viz.: mental, moral and political philosophy. After resigning the presidency of Hillsdale College he spent seven years in Mansfield, Ohio, and in Western Pennsylvania. In 1876 he was elected Chancellor of the University of Nebraska. For this position he was recommended, in the strongest terms by United States Senator Zach Chandler and Thomas W. Perry--by all those who had been Superintendents of Public Instruction in Michigan for fifteen years, by the Governors of the State who had served for twelve years, by Professors Olney and Boise, of the Michigan and Chicago Universities, by the presidents of ten colleges in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan, by Governor Cox, of Ohio, and by a score of others distinguished throughout the country in literature and authorship. All of them had been old and familiar acquaintances. The strongest of these recommendations were from those who had been for twenty years trustees of Hillsdale College during his connection with it. Of Chancellor Fairfield's record since his connection with the University of Nebraska too much can not be said, and scores of graduates who have gone out into active life bear abundant and conclusive testimony to his worth and ability.

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[Portrait of John Fitzgerald.]

JOHN FITZGERALD, president of the First National Bank and railroad contractor, came to Plattsmouth in 1869 and lived there until 1878, when he moved to Lincoln. Since coming to Nebraska he has engaged in railroad building. He commenced work on the Erie canal in New York State. He has built railroads extensively in the West. The Lincoln and Northwestern, Brownville and Fort Kearney, Atchison and Nebraska, and parts of the B. & M. were laid by him, and he is now building a line from Nemaha City to Tecumseh and a road in Iowa, from Humeston to Shenandoah for the C., B. & Q. and Wabash jointly. He built the B. & M. into Plattsmouth and also the western extension of that road. He succeeded Amasa Cobb as president of the First National Bank. He is a member of the firm of Plummer, Perry & Co., wholesale grocers. He is president of the First National Bank at Plattsmouth. He is also largely interested in farming operations in Nebraska and is engaged in stock raising in Lancaster and Cass counties.

I. A. FEDEWA, proprietor of the National Hotel, under present management, about seven years. There are eighteen bed rooms--accommodation for thirty-six guests. Mr. Fedewa was born in Prussia, April 5, 1827. Came to the United States in 1842. Located in Clinton County, Mich., about 1858. Moved to St. Paul, Minn., and from there went south and returned just before the war opened. In 1863 he enlisted in the Fourteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, Company H, and served until the close of the war. On his return he spent some time in Dakota Territory at different forts and in 1869 finally settled in Lincoln, Neb., and engaged in hotel-keeping. He was married in Clinton County, Mich., to Miss Synold, of Clinton County. She died, leaving four children, Lorinda, Minnie, John and Milton. He married his present wife, formerly Miss Curran, at Lincoln in August, 1873. They have four children, Lillie M., Flora B., Florence D. and Jay Gould. Mr. F. is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the A., F. & A. M.

F. G. FULLER, M. D., was born in Galesburg, Ill., July 7, 1841. He is the only son of L. H. Fuller, who was one of the earliest settlers of Galesburg, the proprietor and builder of the first steam mill in the county and also of the first similar enterprise in Lincoln, Neb. Dr. Fuller received the first two years of his collegiate course at Knox College, Ill., and the remainder at Michigan University. He entered the army in 1862, enlisting in the Seventy-seventh Illinois Infantry. He served three years in the Hospital Department and after his discharge in 1865 attended three courses of lectures in the medical department of Michigan University, receiving his diploma from that institution in March, 1868. Immediately thereafter he settled and began the practice of his profession in Lincoln, Neb. During the years 1875, 1876, and 1877, he was superintendent of the Nebraska State Hospital for Insane. He has been Coroner of the county, City Physician and member of the Board of Health for the city. He is, or has been, a member of the Lancaster County Medical Society (several times its President), of the Lincoln Medical Society (once its president), of the Nebraska State Medical Society (twice its vice-president and twice its secretary), of the Omaha Medical Society, of the Central Military Tract Medical Society, Ill., of the American Medical Association and of the Association of Superintendents of American Institutions for the Insane. He is the oldest resident physician in Lincoln. He was married in October, 1870, to Miss M. Frank Townley, born and educated in Hillsboro, Ohio, and daughter of Col. J. N. Townley, of Lincoln, Neb.

GEORGE E. FISHER, wholesale and retail dealer in leather and findings, hides and tallow. Business established in 1879 by Mr. F. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, December 3, 1835. In 1848 he came to the United States with his parents and located in Onondaga County, N. Y., where he was engaged in the tanning business until he removed to Nebraska in 1879. He was married in Onondaga County, N. Y., April 3, 1862, to Miss Marion Moiser, of Madison County, N. Y. They have two children, Cora E. and G. Frank. Mr. F. is doing the principal jobbing business of this locality and has a man on the road buying hides and selling leather.

HON. S. F. FLEHARTY, private secretary of Governor Nance, was born in Mercer County, Ill., September 6, 1836, and is the son of S. W. and Amelia W. Fleharty. His mother was the daughter of the Rev. John Kirkpatrick, one of the pioneer Methodist Episcopal ministers of Illinois. His father settled in the locality above mentioned immediately after the close of the Black Hawk war. The subject of this article passed his boyhood days on his father's farm, then became successively, a school teacher and printer. In the second year of the late war he enlisted in the One Hundred and Second Illinois volunteer Infantry, and after being in the service a few months was appointed Sergeant-Major of the Regiment. He participated with his regiment in the Atlanta campaign, in the march from Atlanta to the sea and the campaign of the Carolinas. He was in the battle of Resaca, Burnt Hickory, Peach Tree Creek, siege of Atlanta, and the battle of Averysboro, N. C. He continued in the service until the close of the war. He was a member of the Illinois Legislature in 1870 as a Representative from Mercer County, and afterward became prominently connected with the newspaper press of Illinois as a correspondent and legislative reporter. In 1875 he removed to Nebraska and became the editor and proprietor of the Osceola Record published at Osceola, Polk Co. The paper was conducted by him for a number of years with marked success. In the spring of 1881 he was appointed by Governor Nance to the position which he now occupies.

H. P. FOSTER, manager of the Chicago Lumber Co., came to Tecumseh, Neb., in 1872, and engaged in the lumber business there until 1881. He is a native of Palmyra, Wayne Co., N. Y. In 1871 he moved to Kansas and came from there to Nebraska. (See sketch of Chicago Lumber Co., which appears among the business interests of Lincoln.)

C. B. FOX, contractor, was born in 1837, in Wayne County, Ohio, and attended school in Cleveland and Wooster until the age of fourteen. He was engaged with his father in business for about six years, and in 1860 went to Des Moines, Iowa, where he remained for about ten years in business as contractor, having contracted for the stone work of the Public School and Baptist church, as well as assisted to build Adjt.-Gen. Baker's building for the preservation of the war records, and acted as general superintendent for J. Recart, on the Winterset Court House, and in 1871 came to Lincoln and engaged with W. H. B. Stout, built the prison and Lancaster County jail, after which he opened a wagon factory for a short time and engaged again with Mr. Stout and was made general superintendent of the building of the east wing of the Capitol. He was married in 1860 to Miss Rachel G. Kelly, who was born in Mansfield, Ohio. They have two children, Jessie and Eunice. Mr. Fox belongs to Lincoln Lodge No. 19, and has been a Mason some ten years.

J. H. FOXWORTHY, attorney at law, came to Lincoln, April 3, 1873, and has practiced here ever since. For a short time he did some real estate business, but has entirely discontinued that. For one term he served as Police Judge of the city. He was born near Martinsville, Morgan Co., Ind., June 24, 1832, and resided in that county until he came to Nebraska. He engaged in the practice of law about 1857. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Thirty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry, served a short time in that Company as Corporal, then in Company H, as Sergeant for a short time and was then appointed on the non-commissioned staff with rank of Orderly Sergeant. He served as such until the fall of 1864 and returned to Indiana, remaining there until he came to Lincoln. He was married first in Morgan County, Ind., to Mary Elizabeth Smith, a native of Jefferson County, Ky. She died in Lincoln, September 1, 1874, leaving four children, Emma C., Charles H., George Sherman and Lorena A. He was married to his present wife, Mrs Mary J. Nunn, a native of Peoria, Ill., in May, 1877, at Lincoln. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Lancaster Lodge No. 54, and Lincoln chapter No. 6.

JACOB FRANKFORTER, foreman Godfrey's elevator, was born July 17, 1844, in Mahoning County, Ohio, where he was raised and educated, and after leaving school worked in a saw-mill until 1863, when he enlisted in the Eighty-sixth Ohio Infantry, Company F, then re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Forty-fourth Ohio Infantry, Company B, under Col. Miller, and participated in all the battles with his regiment and mustered out in September, 1864, at Columbus, Ohio, and shortly afterward went to Wood County, Ohio, and worked in a saw-mill, and in 1868 came west to Lancaster Co., Neb., and engaged in farming, homesteading eighty acres situated in Saltillo Precinct, for about eight years, when he came to Lincoln and worked for T. W. Lowrey for about one year, after which he engaged with Mr. Godfrey, and is now foreman and weigher at his elevator and lumber yard. He was married in 1868 to Rebecca Jane Jackson, who was born in Ohio. They have two children living-Archie and Albinus.

W. FULLER, locomotive engineer, B. & M. R. R. in Nebraska, was born in Kalamazoo, Mich., July 17, 1844. His parents moved to Canada about 1845, and from there to La Porte County, Ind., about 1859. In 1861 he enlisted in Company E, Twentieth Indiana Volunteers and was discharged about one year later on account of disability. He commenced his railroad life in 1863 as fireman on the M. C. R. R. Eighteen months later he engaged on the L. & A. R. R., and after a time returned to the M. C. R. R., with which company he remained until 1869 when he moved to Plattsmouth, Neb., and entered the service of the B. & M. R. R. He settled in Lincoln in the spring of 1873. He was married in Michigan City, Ind., November 8, 1863, to Miss Elizabeth Nugent. They have four children, Henry, Joseph H., Charles Edwin and Elizabeth. Mr. Fuller is a member of the A., F. & A. M.

LESTER H. FULLER, retired. Was born in Lenox, Berkshire Co., Mass., March 2, 1805. Was educated there and learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, serving an apprenticeship. Was married in Richford, Tioga Co., N. Y., July 1, 1832, to Miss Beulah P. Brown of that county, and in 1834 removed with his wife to Ottawa. Ill., landing in Chicago while en route, May 24, 1834. The stage house at that time was a log house. After arriving in Ottawa he followed his trade until 1841. His wife died in 1836 and 1838 was again married to Miss Harriet H. Gurley, and removed to Galesburg in 1841. Engaged there in the carriage and steel plow manufactory. In 1850 built the first steam flouring mill in Galesburg, the establishment costing some $12,000. Sold out about four years later and then engaged for a short time in sawmilling business. Then built another steam flouring mill for custom work which was afterwards destroyed by fire. In 1856 his second wife died, leaving three children, Louise, now Mrs. J. C. Stire, F. G., a practicing physician in Lincoln, Neb., and Hattie A., since deceased. In 1871 he removed to Lincoln, Neb., and built the first steam flouring mill in that city, which is now known as the Lowrey mill, and after running it a few years sold out and has since built and rebuilt several mills for other parties. Mr. F. has been a member of the Congregational Church for over fifty years.

CARL FUNKE, wholesale and retail crockery and glass ware. Established in 1880 by Mr. Funke. He carries a stock of from $15,000 to $18,000. He was born in Prussia, August 15, 1853. He came to the United States in 1865, locating in Peoria, Ill. From there he moved to Nebraska in 1869 and settled in Lincoln. From 1869 until present business was established, he engaged in the wholesale liquor business under the firm name of Funke Bros. He was married in Newark, Ohio, May 26, 1880, to Miss Lillie Moore, of that city. They have one child, Lillian Clare.

FRED FUNKE, wholesale dealer in wines and liquors, commenced business in September, 1874, and has continued it ever since. He now has a trade of $125,000 per annum, which is twice as much as he had at first. His sales are chiefly in the South Platte section of Nebraska. He was born in Germany, August 22, 1841, and came to America in 1860. Until he came to Nebraska he lived in Peoria, Ill., where he was engaged in butchering. He was married in Germany in the spring of 1860 to Rosa Urbaker, a native of Germany. They have six children, Hattie, Clara, Ernest, Martha, and two young sons. Mr. Funke is a member of the Board of Trade and Harmonia Society.

JOSEPH F. GOEKLE, was born September 18, 1855, in Quincy, Ill., where he was raised and educated. In 1873 came to Crete, Neb., and was employed by L. P. Goekle and remained with him until September 18, 1876 and left him and went to Harvard, Neb., and was employed by T. J. Dowd and remained with him about two years. He then left for Wilber, Neb., and engaged in business for himself for about three years. Thence to Lincoln in 1878 and was employed by several business men and afterward worked for the B. & M. R. R. He was married in November, 1878, and is now living at Lincoln, Neb.

J. W. GEORGE, engineer, was born in Knox County, Ill., in 1854. He was at school in the same county for about five years, after which he went with his parents to Butler County, Nebraska, farming until the year 1875, when he went to Colorado for a short time, and from thence went to Pottawatomie County, Kan., and engaged with David Easton, as foreman of choppers in the timber, for about six months, and in 1876 he came to Lincoln and engaged with A. S. Godfrey, as foreman for one year; then with Mr. Wright, in his flax seed elevator, as foreman and engineer. He was married December, 1878, to Miss Katie Cummings, who was born in Illinois. They have one child, Lillie. Mrs. G. belongs to the Social Temple of Honor.

HENRY GERNER, fire insurance, represents the Home of New York, Hartford, of Hartford, Conn., Phoenix of New York, Union of Philadelphia, and Queen of London, England; is also State agent for the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company. Business was established in 1872, by Mr. G. He was born on board a ship, September 10, 1840, his parents at the time being on their way to England from the Baltic, his father being connected with a steamship company. About 1845 his parents settled in Copenhagen, Denmark, where the subject of this sketch attended school, but finished his education in England. He came to the United States about 1859, and settled in New York City, where he remained engaged in mercantile houses until about 1862, when he moved to Oshkosh, Wis., and engaged in the insurance business, in which he continued there until he removed to Lincoln, Neb., in 1872.

D. A. GILBERT, groceries and provisions, business established by Gilbert & Peck. Mr. G. has been alone about two years. Mr. Gilbert was born in Saratoga County, N. Y., May 23, 1830. In 1858 he moved to Bureau County, Ill., where he engaged in farming; from there he removed to Nebraska in 1872, locating in Lincoln, and engaged in the dairy business, in which he continued until the firm of G. & P. was formed. He was married in Saratoga County, N. Y., to Miss S. F. Coon, of Saratoga County. They have five children, James C., Charles H., Martin F., Carrie B., and Mattie F. Mr. G. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, and of the Temple of Honor.

LEE P. GILLETTE, general agent of the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, came to Nebraska City in May or June, 1857. Lived there until 1873. In June, 1861, he entered the First Nebraska Volunteer Infantry, as First Lieutenant, Company D. He was appointed, December 1, 1863, as inspector and Chief of Cavalry, and also Mustering Officer for Northeastern Arkansas, and served at such from December 25, 1863, until the summer of 1864. Late that summer, he took command of the post at Fort Kearney, where he remained over a year. May 30, 1865, he was appointed a member of the Board of Examiners, to determine the qualifications of officers to be appointed in the regular army. November, 22, 1865, he received the appointment of Judge Advocate of General Court Martial at Fort Kearney, which court was dissolved December 12, 1865. In 1869, returned to Nebraska City. He was engaged in farming and in the insurance business until 1873, when he came to Lincoln and engaged in the implement business. He has charge of Southeastern Nebraska for the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, having been with them since 1877. He was born in Kingsville, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, April 21, 1832. Lived there until he came to Nebraska with his parents, George G. and Ann T. Gillette, both of whom died in Missouri recently. They were early settlers of Nebraska City. Mr. G. was married at Nebraska City, in 1858, to Julietta B. Barnum, a native of Fairfield County, Conn. They have three children, M. Kate, now Mrs. C. O. Bates of Beatrice; Annie L. and Paul S. Mr. G. is a prominent member of the A., F. & A. M.

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HON. S. B. GALEY, attorney, came to Lincoln, in April, 1866, and engaged in work, such as he could find to do, until April 1867, when he was appointed County Clerk, to fill a vacancy. In the fall of 1867, he was elected to the same office. In 1869 he opened a law office and engaged in practice, having been admitted to the bar at Bedford, Iowa, in October, 1865. In the fall of 1870 he was elected a member of the Legislature. In the spring of 1871 he became connected with the A. & N. R. R., and when the road was built became attorney, which position he held until the consolidation with the B. & M. In 1878 he was Mayor of Lincoln. He was born at Allegheny City, Pa., September 30, 1844. When three years old his father moved to Wapello, Iowa., and a few years later S. B. went to Burlington, where he stayed until the spring of 1865. Then moved to Council Bluffs, and from there to Bedford, Iowa. In the fall of 1865 he came to Nebraska City, and taught school there until he came to Lincoln. He was married at Elkader, Clayton Co., Iowa, in October, 1875, to Ellen Carter, daughter of H. B. Carter, banker at that place. They have three sons, Henry C., Ernest B. and Clarence L. Mr. Galey is a member of I. O. O. F., and Knights of Pythias. He read law with the Hon. B. J. Hall, of Burlington, Iowa.

WILLIAM M. GILLESPIE, Constable was born September 25, 1836, in Caroll County, Ohio, where he was raised and educated, and then went with his parents to Van Buren County, Iowa, and from there to Scotland County, Mo., teaching school in the winter, and in the fall of 1860 came to Nemaha County, Neb. In 1861 he enlisted in Company C, First Regiment, Nebraska Volunteer Infantry. In 1863 the regiment was reorganized and made a cavalry regiment, under Col. John M. Thayer. He participated in all the battles with his regiment, and was mustered out at Omaha in 1864; then returned home, and in 1866 he came to Brownsville, Neb., and acted as clerk for T. W. Tipton, who was then Assessor and formerly Chaplain of the First Nebraska Cavalry. In 1867 he returned to Van Buren County, Iowa, and engaged in general business. In 1868 he came to Lincoln, invested in real estate, and was elected as Deputy Sheriff, under Ex-Sheriff Hoagland, for about one year and a half, and is now serving his third term as Constable. He was married April 18, 1868, to Miss Llewellen Ingram, of Ottumwa, Iowa, and married in Scotland County, Mo.

GOODRICH BROTHERS, boots and shoes, firm composed of G. B. and W. H. Goodrich, the latter in charge of branch store in Kearney, Neb. The business was established in 1880, and they carry a stock of about $20,000 in both stores. G. B. Goodrich was born in Lorain County, Ohio, in 1850. His father was engaged in the tanning business there and in Ashtabula County, Ohio, the subject of this sketch being engaged with him. In 1880 he settled in Lincoln, Neb., stopping a few months in Iowa on the way out. He was married in DeKalb County, Ill., in August, 1876, to Miss Mary O. Olmstead, of DeKalb County. They have one child, Mary. Mr. G. is a member of the A. O. U. W., of Iowa.

W. H. GOODRICH, farmer and stock raiser, was born August 9, 1847, in Chautauqua County, N. Y., where he was raised, and availed himself of an academical course of studies up to the age of nineteen. He then taught a district school for one term, after which clerked at the dry goods business for about six years. In 1872 came to Nebraska, located at Lincoln and engaged at farming, purchasing 160 acres of land in Section 21, Township 10, Range 7, northeast, about three miles east of Lincoln, ninety acres of which is under cultivation, balance pasture and meadow. It averages about fifty bushels of corn to the acre. His stock consist of some seventy-five head of graded Short-horns and one pure bred Jersey bull, hogs of the Poland and China breed, carrying yearly some 100 head for breeding purposes and otherwise. He makes a specialty of making butter for shipping purposes. Improvements on farm consist of house, barns, sheds for stock and three large corn cribs. He was married the 18th of May, 1870, to Miss Ellen D. Comstock, of Oneida County, N. Y., has four children, Ross P., Walter, George E. and Nathan. Is a member of the A., F. & A. M. In 1865 was Town Clerk, Charlotte, N. Y., and Trustee and Road Overseer of the highway. In 1876 was elected Road Supervisor of District No. 3, Lancaster County, and is now School Moderator of District No. 87.

HARVEY S. GORDON, lumber merchant, came to Lincoln in October, 1874, and immediately engaged in the lumber business, representing the interests of Edwin H. Tuttle. He remained here until February, 1877, when he went to Fairmont, Neb., and ran a lumber yard there for C. N. Paine & Co., of Oshkosh, Wis., for two years. He returned to Lincoln in 1879. He was born in Sheffield, Berkshire Co., Mass., March 15, 1833 and lived there most of the time until he came to Nebraska. For several years he was engaged in the lumber and express business. In 1860 he was married at Sheffield, Mass., to Martha V. Rhoades, a native of that place. Mr. Gordon is a member of A., F. & A. M.

E. S. GORE, locomotive engineer, B. & M. R. R., in Nebraska, was born in Claiborne County, Miss., November 29, 1849. He moved to Missouri in 1867. He commenced his railroad life on the H. & St. J. R. R., in 1875. In 1879 he located in Lincoln, Neb. Has been with the B. & M. R. R. since they took control of the A. & N. R. R. Mr. Gore is a member of the K. of P., and of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

F. A. GRAHAM, superintendent of farm at State Penitentiary. The department employs about forty men and eighty horses. The stock in addition consists of 500 head of cattle and 900 hogs. Mr. Graham is a son of Mrs. W. E. Gosper, of Lincoln, he was born in Herkimer County, N. Y., June 30, 1854, his parents moved to Illinois about 1865 and settled in Geneva. In 1871 he moved to Lincoln, Neb., attended school for a time and in 1878 engaged with W. H. B. Stout in present position.

ROBERT B. GRAHAM, County Treasurer, settled on Section 21, Township 12, Range 8, Lancaster County, and engaged in milling and farming, which he continued until the spring of 1881. In December, 1881, he sold his mill but still carries on his farm. He was a member of the Legislature in 1880-81, and was elected Treasurer in November, 1881. Mr. Graham enlisted in Company E, Sixty-seventh Illinois Infantry, May, 1861, and was discharged in November, 1862, on account of disability caused by typhoid fever. He located at St. Louis, where he engaged in the manufacture of army bread and continued at this until his establishment was destroyed by fire in the summer of 1864. He was married in St. Louis in 1868 to Mary E. Hilton, a native of that place. In 1869 he removed to Glenwood, Iowa, where he engaged in milling until he came to Nebraska. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M. He has four children, John L., Nellie G., Sarah J. and Olive. Mr. Graham was born in New York City May 17, 1842, and lived there until six years old, when he moved to St. Louis. In 1856 he went to Burlington, Iowa, and attended Burlington University. In 1861 he went to Chicago intending to attend school, but enlisted instead.

D. E. GREEN, book-keeper for Hoagland Bros., was born in Cherry Valley, Ashtabula County, Ohio, March 27, 1853. His parents moved to Stephenson County, Ill., in 1859 from there in 1874 they moved to Chrystal Lake, McHenry Co., Ill. In October, 1879, he settled in Lancaster County, Neb., and in August, 1880, took his present position. He was married in McHenry County, Ill., March 7, 1876, to Miss Munshaw, of that county. They have one child, Harold D. Mr. Green is a member of the A., F. & A. M. the T. of H., and the A. L. of H.

WILLIAM GREEN, locomotive engineer, B. & M. R. R., in Nebraska, was born in Bedford County, Tenn., December 27, 1842. His parents moved from there to Illinois, then to Iowa, and finally settled in Missouri. The subject of the sketch enlisted in 1861, in Company A, Eighteenth Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and served until mustered out in 1865. He returned to Missouri and engaged in mercantile business and cabinet making until April, 1873, when he commenced his railroad life on the Q., M. & P. R. R. In October of same year he removed to Atchison, Kas., worked in a foundry for a time and in March, 1874, engaged in the service of the A. & N. R. R. Entered the B. & M. service when they took control of the A. & N. R. R. He was married in Sullivan County, Mo., April 1, 1866, to Miss S. A. Green, of Sullivan County, a native of Lagrange County, Ind., where she was born December 3, 1849. They have three children, Owen, Jennie, Charles. Mr. Green is a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

ANTHONY D. GREGG, contractor, was born January 22, 1840, in Orange County, N. Y., and was at school in Washingtonville, N. Y., for about seven years, then went to Suffolk County, N. Y., farming for eleven years, then went to sea as a sailor for one year. In 1857, commenced working at his trade in Hoboken, N. J. In September, 1861, enlisted in the Sixty-fifth Regiment, State Volunteers, New York, Company G. Col. Cochran participated in seventeen battles with his regiment, viz: Fair Oaks, Seven Pines, White Oak Swamp, Turkey Bend, Malvern Hills, South Mountain, Antietam, Rappahannock, S. Bristow Station, Mine Run, Gettysburg, Fredericksburg, first and second Chancellorsville, Wilderness and Spottsylvania, where he got wounded and disabled and was sent to the hospital on the 11th of May, and was discharged in September, 1864, and returned to Hoboken, remaining there for two years, and in 1866, went to Atchison, Kan., and from thence to Omaha, and in the summer of 1868, engaged with the U. P. R. R. Company, working on bridges until 1869, when he went to California, remained there for one year. In 1870, moved to Lincoln, and was for one year in partnership with Mr. Heltner, then went with D. Graham for the same time, and afterward went into business for himself. He was married in Sarpy county, April 17, 1871, to Miss Harriet A. Keene, who was born in Roxbury, Mass., and came with her parents, in 1857, to Omaha, Neb. They have four children living, Mary Emily, Freddie D., Johnnie K., and Annie H. He belongs to I. O. O. F., Capital Lodge No. 11, and was made a member in 1879. Belongs to G. A. R., Farragut Post No. 25, and has been a member for the last two years. Mrs. Gregg is a member of the Congregational Church.

JOHN S. GREGORY, attorney and real estate dealer, came to Lincoln in the summer of 1862, and located at the Salt Basin, one and one-half miles west of town, known on Government maps as Gregory's Basin. There he put up vats and machinery and manufactured three tons of salt a day during the summer for about four years, speculating meanwhile in real estate. His salt cost him about $12 per ton, and he sold it for about $40 to $60. After a while the price of salt went down so that it did not pay him to make it, and he discontinued the manufacture. He was the only settler here prior to 1863, and there were none in this precinct for nearly two years after he came. After stopping the manufacture of salt, he engaged in real estate operations. He was admitted to the bar in 1866, being the first lawyer in the county. He was the first member of the Territorial Legislature from Lancaster County; one of the first County Commissioners; first Prosecuting Attorney for the county, and the first Postmaster in the county, holding that office at the P. O. of Gregory's Basin, in 1864, the only one in the county until 1866. The compensation was $1 per month, including the cost of transporting the mail once a week to Saltillo, then in Clay County. He held the office until 1867. Mr. Gregory was born at Brattleboro, Vt., December 6, 1833, and lived there three years. Then his father, John S. Gregory, Sr., removed to Toledo, Ohio, where he lived most of the time until he came to Nebraska. He moved here in the summer of 1866, and now lives on Section 34, adjoining the city. He is a native of Brattleboro. John S., Jr., was married at Monroe, Mich., June, 1857, to E. Mary White, a native of Newport, Monroe Co., Mich. They have six children: George M.; Julia M.; William W. (the first white boy born in this precinct); David Austin; Emma L.; and Mabel G. Mr. Gregory is a member of the G. A. R.; he having enlisted in Company A, One Hundredth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served from the spring of 1861, until December of the same year, when he was mustered out.

T. S. GRIGOR, proprietor Lincoln Tea Store, teas, coffees and spices. The business was established in 1879. Mr. Grigor was born in Elginshire, Scotland, removed to Canada, in 1855, and from there to the United States. In 1865, he settled in Chicago and engaged in selling teas in the city, a business he followed until 1878, he then removed to Nebraska, and settled in Lincoln, and a few months later opened the present business. Mr. G. is a member of the Congregational Church.

HENRY GRIMM, foreman of car repair shops, B. & M. R. R., Lincoln. Was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, January 3, 1839, and came to the United States in 1848, with his parents and settled in Baltimore, Md. He enlisted in 1861, in the Eighth Battalion, District of Columbia Volunteers, three months troops. He returned to Germany, where he engaged in cabinet making, a trade he had learned in Baltimore. In 1865, he returned to the United States. He was engaged in a cabinet shop at Martinsburg, W. Va., and at car building at Harrisburg, Pa., until 1876, when he removed to Nebraska, settled in Lancaster County and bought a farm on which he remained until he entered the service of the B. & M. R. R., in 1879. Was appointed to present position in 1881. He was married in Switzerland, August, 1864, to Miss Mary Suter. They have six children, Annie, Henry, Eliza, Lewis, Mary and Emma.

WILLIAM D. GULICK, bakery and groceries. Business established by Mr. Gulick's father in 1872. Carries a stock of about $2,000, employs five men, and runs two wagons. Mr. G. was born in Newark, N. J., February 17, 1857. When an infant his parents removed to Galesburg, Ill., where his father established a bakery. In 1872 they moved to Lincoln, Neb. The subject of this sketch was engaged in business in Texas about two years, then returned to Lincoln and on his father's death, took the present business. He was married in Lincoln, May 15, 1878, to Miss Ida Alexander, of Lincoln. They have one child, Ray.

WILLIAM A. HACKNEY, Justice of the Peace and attorney, came to Nebraska in November, 1871, locating at Seward. After an eighteen months' residence there he went to Butler County. In the fall of 1878 he entered the State University, attending that institution for two years. In August, 1880, he began the study of law in the office of M. Montgomery & Son, continuing with them until he was elected J. P. in the fall of 1881. He was born near Zanesville, Ohio, July 17, 1853. In the fall of 1865 he came to Iowa, living in Cass County for a year and a half, and then in Pottawattamie County until he came he came to Nebraska. He was married at Lincoln, February 22, 1882, to Margaret Decker, a native of Ohio. Mr. H. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Blue Lodge. He was engaged in farming until the fall of 1876, then he began teaching school, which he continued in connection with his study at the university. Mr. H. owns a farm of 160 acres, situated on Section 32, Read Precinct, Butler Co., Neb.

JOHN HALEY, locomotive engineer of B. & M. R. R., was born in Upper Canada in July, 1852. He came to the United States about 1871, and located in Pittsburgh, Pa., and engaged in the locomotive department of the Alleghany Valley R. R. From there he removed to Kansas City, Mo., and engaged on the K. P. R. R. Entered the service of the B. & M. R. R. in 1881. He was married in Rawlins, Wyoming Territory, August 23, 1881, to Miss Lizzie McLaughlin, a native of Ireland. Mr. H. is a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

E. HALLETT, jeweler. Business established in 1871 by Mr. Hallett. He employs two clerks, and carries a stock of about $12,000. Mr. H. was born on the Island of Nantucket, December 7, 1839. He moved to Milford about 1853, where he partially learned his business, finishing it in Providence. In 1860 he settled in Leavenworth, Kan., where he engaged in the jewelry business until 1871, in which year he settled in Lincoln, Neb. He was married at Ottumwa, Iowa, January 8, 1865, to Miss Martha J. Brown, of Ottumwa. They have three children, Fred Allen, Maggie Eugene and Hugh Brown.

T. F. HARDENBERGH, real estate and loan agent, came to Nebraska in April, 1866. For one summer he manufactured salt, and then commenced mercantile business. The next winter he sold out, and has since been in the real estate business. In 1877 he was appointed Deputy County Treasurer, and held that position four years. He was born at Hackensack, N. J., August 2, 1837. From the time he was two years old until he came to this State he lived in Jersey City, being employed as clerk and traveling salesman in New York City. He was married in Belvidere, Ill., in November, 1873, to Julia A. Randolph, a native of Illinois. They have three children, George E., Lewis R. and Gertrude V. D.

A. E. HARGREAVES, founder of the firm of Hargreaves Bros., commission merchants and wholesale dealers in fancy groceries, fruits, etc., was born in London, Eng., August 3, 1854. Came to America in 1872 and located at Lincoln. In July, 1874, he commenced with a capital of $28, dealing in a small way. He carried on the business successfully, and in 1881 he did a business of $200,000. January 1, 1882, the present firm of Hargreaves Bros. was formed. He was married in Lincoln, January 16, 1878, to Jennie W. Blair, a native of Manchester, Eng. They have two children, Martha Blanche and Clara Louise. Mr. H. is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the K. of P.

WILLIAM HENRY HARGREAVES, of the firm of Hargreaves Bros., commission merchants and wholesale dealers in fancy groceries, fruits, etc., came to Nebraska in 1880, and engaged in business with his brother A. E. H., becoming a partner with him January 1, 1882. He was born in London, England, April 4, 1845, and came to America December 15, 1880. He was married at Leicester, England, September 16, 1875, to Harriet Fisher, a native of Melton, Mowbray, England. They have four children, William Henry, Alfred Ernest, John Walter and Alice Elizabeth. They lost one daughter, Sarah Elizabeth in infancy. He is a member of the Lincoln I. O. O. F., also of the English Manchester Unity of I. O. O. F.

WALTER BUNTIN HARGREAVES, of Hargreaves Bros., commission merchants and wholesale dealers in fancy groceries, fruits, etc., was born in London, England, in May, 1858, and came to Lincoln, Neb., in 1870. He was a student until 1872 and then was employed in the land department of the B. & M. R. R. Co., for five years, and since then he has been associated with his brother, A. E. Hargreaves. The firm employ seven men including the members of the firm.

M. B. HARRIS, proprietor Howard House, under present management about three years. House contains twenty-five rooms and will accommodate about forty guests. Mr. Harris was born in Geneva, N. Y., January 16, 1831. He moved to Detroit, Michigan, about 1852, and in 1862 moved from there to Fond du Lac County, Wis., and from there to Scott County, Iowa, kept a hotel in LeClaire, Scott County, about six years, and also for a time in Omro, Wis. Came to Nebraska in 1878 locating in Lincoln. He was married in Detroit, Michigan, September 1, 1853, to Miss Martha J. Johnson of Detroit, her father being one of the early settlers. Mr. H. is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Chapter and Commandery of Lincoln, also of the A. O. of U. W.

W. A. HARRIS, proprietor Passenger and Baggage Transfer, business established in May, 1876. Mr. Harris was born in Surrey County, England, in June 1835. He learned the trade of butcher, and followed the trade in London, some fifteen years. In 1866 he came to the United States, and settled in Rockford, Ill., where he remained only one year. In 1867 he settled in Otoe County, Nebraska, and engaged in farming and teaming, was also engaged in express business in Nebraska City. In 1876 he moved to Lincoln. He was married in London, England in 1864, to Miss Maria Ewins of that city. They have five children living, Nellie, Emma, Loretta, Fred and Frank. Mr. H. is a member of the Congregational Church.

J. H. HARLEY, drugs, books, etc., business established about 1873. Mr. H. had a partner for a short time when he first started. Carries a stock of about $10,000. Mr. H. was born in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, June 10, 1848. In 1865 he settled in Geneseo, Ill., and one year later started in drug business. Removed to Nebraska in 1871, located in Lincoln where he was in the employ of Leighton & Brown wholesale druggists, up to the time present business was established. He was married in Geneseo, Illinois, June 10, 1871, to Miss Howell of Geneseo. They have four children, Henry, Dora, John, Laura. Mr. H. is a member of the Episcopal Church and also a member of the Union Club. Is now a member of the Board of Aldermen of Lincoln.

W. J. HARRIS, farmer and stock raiser, was born in 1832, in Butler County, Ohio, left school at the age of eighteen and went farming in Wisconsin and Indiana until the war broke out, and in 1861 he enlisted in the Thirteenth Indiana Infantry Company as private, and participated in all of the battles with his regiment, and in the winter of 1864 was sent to Florida, and from thence to Virginia, and was with Butler's expedition and was discharged in 1864 at Petersburgh, and in the spring of 1865 immigrated to Nebraska, and purchased a farm of 280 acres situated in Section 18 northeast, Town 10, Range 5, now all under cultivation with the exception of about five acres of timber. He is considered to be one of the best farmers in that section, with good buildings and all modern improvements. Was married in 1865 in Indiana, and has four children, Thomas, Lottie E., John R. and Anna Augusta. Belongs to Lincoln Lodge No. 19 as Master Mason, and to the I. O. O. F., Lodge No. 11, Saline Encampment No. 4, also to the G. A. R., Farragut Post No. 25 as private. Was Precinct Assessor for ten years, and Register of voters from 1870 to 1880. When Mr. H. first located, the town was then known as Lancaster, and there were but few houses, and they scattered. He being one of the old pioneer settlers.

CHARLES S. HART, M. D., physician and surgeon, came to Lincoln in February, 1881. He was born at Marietta, Ohio, May 13, 1856, and graduated from Roanoke College in Virginia in 1875. He read medicine with his father, Dr. Benjamin F. Hart. Graduated from the Columbus Medical College in 1877. He commenced practice at Marietta in 1876, and continued there until he came to Nebraska. He was married at Marietta, June 3, 1878, to Julia L. Holdren, a native of Washington County, Ohio and reared at Marietta. They have one child, Arthur H. He is a member of the Ohio and Nebraska State, and Lincoln Medical Societies, and of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Assistant surgeon to the B. & M. R. Railroad in Nebraska and leased lines.

HASS & SCHERRER, meat market, established in 1874 by Hass & Zeh. The present firm was organized in 1876. George Sherrer of above firm was born in Germany, November 18, 1850, came to United States in 1862 with his parents and located in Waterloo, Ill. Learned his trade in St. Louis, and followed it various places previous to 1873, in which year he came to Nebraska, engaged in clerking until he entered present firm.

N. S. HARWOOD, attorney, came to Lincoln in February, 1871, and engaged in practice. Was a member of the firm of Tuttle & Harwood until 1875, and of Tuttle, Harwood & Ames until 1877; since then of the present firm of Harwood & Ames. He was private secretary of Gov. Garber for two years. He was born near Constantine, St. Joseph Co., Mich., and lived there until twelve years of age; then moved with his parents to Waterloo, Blackhawk Co., Iowa. He enlisted in the Ninth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, Company G, August 1861, as a private. Near the close of the war he was transferred to Company D, Forty-sixth Iowa, as First Lieutenant. Was mustered out in November, 1864. He graduated from the Albany Law School in 1870. Read law at Marshall, Mich., after leaving school, and commenced practice in Nebraska.

A. G. HASTINGS, Deputy United States Marshal, Lincoln, Neb., was born in Suffield, Hartford Co., Conn., January 29, 1832. In 1853 he moved West and located in Buchanan County, Iowa. Two years later he settled in Blackhawk County, where he followed his trade of carpenter and builder until 1862, when he enlisted in Company C, Thirty-first Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry. He remained with his regiment until 1863, when he was transferred to Gen. Hurlbut's staff in the regular army, with headquarters at Memphis, Tenn., where he remained until mustered out in 1866. During this time he also had a command under Col. Eddy, Chief Quartermaster of that department. On leaving the army he returned to Iowa, and from there moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1869, where he followed his trade of carpenter and joiner. In 1871 he was appointed Town Marshal, and in the same year elected City Marshal; a position he retained until 1873, in which year he was appointed Deputy United States Marshal. He was married in Suffield, Conn., in 1853, to Miss Catharine Pease. Mrs. Hastings' family were old residents of that section, and connections of the famous Dr. Pease. Mr. Hastings is a lineal descendant of Warren Hastings. Mr. H. is a member of Farragut Post, G. A. R., at Lincoln. He is also a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity. His record shows that he was admitted at Waterloo, Iowa, August 11, 1857; passed, March 11, 1858; raised to Master Mason, April 7, 1858; appointed Tiler, June 22, 1858; elected J. W., June 11, 1859. He demitted and joined Lincoln, No. 19, in 1870; elected W. M., 1871; J. C. W. of Grand Lodge in 1872; S. G. W. of ditto, in 1873; D. G. M. in 1874; G. M. in 1875. Penn Chapter. Took Chapter degrees in Tennessee, in 1865. Demitted to Lincoln, No. 6, at its organization in 1871; was elected H. P. in 1872. In the same year was R. E. G. S. of Grand Chapter; Grand King, in 1873; Deputy Grand H. P. in 1875, and Grand H. P. in 1879. Took Commandery degrees in Lincoln in 1871. Has held all the chairs in the Commandery but that of Eminent Commander. Was elected S. G. W. of the Grand Commandery in 1879. Was appointed 1st T. I. L. L. of Lincoln Council No. 4. Mr. Hastings is a member of the Baptist Church. Has been superintendent of the Sunday-school a number of years.

HIRAM D. HATHAWAY, business manager Nebraska State Journal: came to Nebraska in May, 1858, and immediately took a contract to run the mechanical work on the Wyoming Telescope for one year. He then worked as a journeyman printer at Nebraska City until 1865, when he went to Plattsmouth and established the Nebraska Herald. This he conducted successfully until March, 1872; coming to Lincoln in that year and buying a half interest in the State Journal. While at Plattsmouth he was elected a member of the first State Legislature, and was a member of the Senate when that body first met at Lincoln. Mr. Hathaway was born at Johnston, Trumbull Co., Ohio, October 20, 1835. That was his home until 1852, when he came to Kanesville (now Council Bluffs), Iowa. Remained there one year, going thence to California. There he was employed at mining, lumbering, farming, etc., until 1858. He was married at Nebraska City, August 1, 1860, to Anna Lauer, a native of New York City. They have four children: Fred H., Frank L., Lillie E, and Ralph H. They lost one son, Charles, who died November 3, 1881, aged about twenty-one years. Mr. Hathaway is a member of A., F. & A. M., Lodge, Chapter and Commandery.

ROBERT C. HAZLETT, bookkeeper for Raymond Bros. & Co., was born in 1838, at Pittsburgh, Pa., where he was raised and educated; then went to bookkeeping in Allegheny City and Pittsburgh till the war broke out, and in 1861 assisted to recruit battery of artillery known as Battery C, of the Pennsylvania Independent Light Artillery. He was mustered in as Quartermaster Sergeant, then as Second Lieutenant, and afterward as First Lieutenant, and holds brevets of Major and Captain. During the time of active service was mustered out, and discharged in February, 1865, at Washington City. After the war he entered into business for himself in Pittsburgh, Pa.; sold out and in the spring of 1878 came to Lincoln and purchased a farm of eighty acres of the B. & M. R. R. Co., situated on Section 11, Town 9, Ranges 5 east, which he has improved and put under cultivation. Remained on the same for about two years, then came into the city and engaged with Raymond Bros. & Co. as bookkeeper. Was married in October, 1865, to Miss Mary Lee Bartruff, of Washington, D. C. They have four children: Marcus Bartruff, Grace, Maud and Howard. His sons are both working on the farm. The family are all members of the Presbyterian Church. He is a member of the G. A. R., having been an active member for the last fourteen years, and participated in annual decorations up to the present time, and worked through all the Post commands, and was Vice-Commander Department of Pennsylvania, and since coming here has assisted to organize Farragut Post, No. 25, Department of Nebraska, September 8, 1879. He is a charter member and Quartermaster.

DR. J. T. HAY, assistant physician State Hospital for the insane, was born in Schoharie County, N. Y., August 3, 1849. His parents moved from there to Otsego County, N. Y. He received his preparatory education in the public schools. In 1870, he entered Cornell University, and graduated in 1874, with a degree of B. S. He then entered the medical department of the University of New York, and graduated in 1878, with a degree of M. D. He returned to Otsego County, and in the same year removed to Nebraska. Settled in Falls City, and engaged in the practice of his profession. In July, 1879, he moved to Lincoln, and took his present position. Dr. H. is a member of the Nebraska State Medical Society, and of the Lincoln Medical Society.

H. W. HEBBARD, foreman news department Nebraska State Journal, was born in Galesburg, Ill., December 30, 1858. In 1871, he went to Aledo, Ill., where he completed his education, and commenced to learn printing. In 1879, he moved to Nebraska; settled in Lincoln, and became connected with the Journal, as compositor. Was appointed to present position in 1881.

JESSE W. HEDGES, proprietor Capital Foundry, was born in 1827, in Orange County, N. Y., and was educated at the same place, and after leaving school, in the year 1853, went to work in a foundry for about three years, and then engaged in business at Chester, N. Y., until 1856, when he went to Burlington, Iowa, and acted as manager for the Hawkeye Foundry, and in June, 1857, went to Galesburg, Ill., in the foundry business until 1864, then to Kewanee, Henry Co., Ill., and purchased an interest in a foundry there, and in 1865, returned to Burlington, and took charge again of the Hawkeye Foundry, until 1871, when he bought an interest in joint stock company of Burlington Iron Works, and in 1873, came to Lincoln, and established himself in business, and was proprietor of the Lincoln Iron Works, which were burnt down in June, 1880, without any insurance, and in 1881, commenced business again, and is now proprietor of the Capital Foundry. Was married to Miss D. Hulse, of Bloomingrove, N. Y., in 1855, and have six children living--Clarence, Charles, Emma, Hattie, Harry, Bessie, and one deceased. Belongs to Iowa Lodge, No. 1, as Master Mason; also to the Temple of Honor, Lincoln Lodge No. 1, as Financial Recorder and Past Worthy Chief Templar; also, to the Social Temple of Honor, as Past Brother Presiding Templar. His wife is also a member of the same lodge. His family are all members of the Episcopalian Church.

H. HERPOLSHEIMER, wholesale and retail dry goods and notions. Business established in 1880, by Mr. H. He carries a stock of about $20,000; employs twelve clerks, and does the leading business in Lincoln. He was born in Prussia, November 28, 1844. He came to the United States in 1849, with his parents, and located in New Carlisle, Ind. From there the subject of this sketch moved to Buchanan, Mich., where he learned his business. He then removed to Grand Rapids, Mich., where he carried on a very successful business for a number of years. From there he removed to Nebraska, in 1880, and opened the present business. He was married in Ann Arbor, Mich., June 19, 1873, to Miss Krause, of Ann Arbor. They have had six children--Hattie, Ida, Albert and Alfred, twins. Oscar, who died in May, 1880, at the age of seven months and twenty days, and Walter, who died May, 1882, at the age of nine months and twenty days. Mr. H. is a member of the German Lutheran Church.

W. B. HICKOK & CO., groceries and provisions, business established in 1881. Firm composed of W. B. and H. Hickok. W. B. Hickok was born in Greene County, N. Y., October 23, 1857. Educated there, and in 1878 removed to Nebraska, locating in Lincoln, engaged in clerking until he formed present firm. H. Hickok, of above firm, was born in Greene County, N. Y., June 12, 1864. Lived in different parts of New York State, previous to 1878, he then came to Nebraska, and located in Lincoln.

MARTIN HILTNER, contractor and builder, was born in Montgomery County, Pa., in 1840, and remained there till the war broke out, and in 1862 enlisted in the One Hundred Day Volunteers, and in 1863, enlisted in the Fifty-first Pennsylvania Infantry, Company F, as private, and participated in all of the principal battles with his regiment, viz.: Petersburgh, Richmond, Fort Stedman, etc., and at the battle of Spottsylvania, was slightly wounded, but still took part in all engagements and was mustered out in 1865, at Alexander, Va., and from there went into the oil regions of Pennsylvania; remained there a short time, thence to Indianapolis, and other towns, and in the fall of 1867, came to Omaha, and opened up business as contractor and builder until 1869, when he married a Miss Martha Ann Jukes, who was born in Birmingham, England. Have five children living--Martha Ellen, Robert S., Martin Edward, Mary E., and Walter G. Is a member of the I. O. O. F., and Good Templars; also, member of the G. A. R., Farragut Post 25, for the last two years, and member of the Baptist Church. Mr. H. is considered to be one of the prominent contractors here, having contracted for and built some of the principal buildings, both private and otherwise, viz.; Clarke & Brown's, Putnam House, block of buildings known formerly as the Cody Block, the old post office, Layton & Brown's, and all the buildings on the River Side Farm, and now carries on a business of some $20,000 to $25,000 per annum.

C. E. HINE, farmer, was born July 6, 1837, in Ontario, N. Y. He was raised and educated in Michigan, where he remained until the age of twenty-one. Then went to Walworth County, Wis., and engaged with a Mr. George Esterly, in a repair factory, and afterward engaged in farming in Rock County. In 1861, enlisted in Company G, of the Eighth Wisconsin Infantry (which regiment carried the live eagle), as private, under Captain W. B. Britton and Col. R. C. Murphy, at the battle of Corinth, lost his right arm and was sent to Jefferson barracks, Mo., and was discharged in 1862, at St. Louis, and from there went to Erie County, Pa., remained there for three years, in business, returned to Genesee County, Mich., and engaged in farming for about four years, then went to Mower County, Minn., and in 1870, came to York, Neb., and took a homestead of 160 acres, and from thence to Lincoln. In 1871, was elected doorkeeper of the Senate, which position he has held ever since, being re-elected each term. Was married in 1868, to Miss F. Wilcox of Ontario, Canada, and has four children, Sidney, Ida, Grace and Lulu May. Belongs to the G. A. R., Farragut Post No. 25.

HENRY V. HOAGLAND, lumber merchant, came to Kearney, Neb., in 1872, where he was in the hotel business two years. Then farmed in Phelps County, until the fall of 1877, when he came to Lincoln. He was Deputy Sheriff in 1878-79. He was born in Somerville, Somerset Co., N. J., November 2, 1842. When fourteen years old his parents moved to Bunker Hill, Macoupin Co., Ill. Lived there until 1861, when he enlisted in Company F, Seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war, being mustered out as Lieutenant. He returned to Illinois, and afterward went to Chicago, where he attended Eastman's Business College. He was married at Bunker Hill, in February, 1867, to Marietta Randolph, a native of Somerset County, N. J. They have three children: Frank V., Evelyn and Albert LeRoy. Mr. Hoagland is a member of the G. A. R. and L. of H.

JOSEPH S. HOAGLAND, lumber merchant, came to Lincoln in April, 1872, and was engaged as a clerk in a store for a few months, then served at his trade until April, 1873, when he was appointed Deputy Sheriff. This position he held until 1877, when he was elected Sheriff, holding that place until January, 1880. In February, 1880, he engaged with his brother Henry in the lumber business. He was born in New York City, February 10, 1847. When one year of age his parents removed to Somerville, N. J., and lived there until 1856. He then came to Bunker Hill, Ill., he lived there until he entered the army, February 10, 1865, and was mustered out in October, 1865. he then returned to Illinois, and located at Virden, in the spring of 1867. He engaged in farming until he came to Nebraska. He was married at Ridgeley, Madison Co., Ill., December 29, 1869, to Maria L. Waples, a native of that place. They have three children; Walter, Arthur and Eugene. Mr. Hoagland is a member of I. O. O. F., Subordinate Lodge and Encampment, and of Temple of Honor.

F. R. HOGE, engineer B. & M. R. R., was born in Elizabeth City, Henry Co., Ind., August 3, 1858. His parents moved to Missouri, when he was an infant, and from there to Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa, where the subject of this sketch was raised. In 1874, he moved to Nebraska, locating in Kearney, and entered the service of the B. & M. R. R. Has had charge of an engine since 1879. He was married in Albia, Iowa, February 27, 1878, to Miss Ida Stout of Albia. They have two children; William and Clarence. Mr. H. is a member of the "Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers."

S. E. HOGE, locomotive engineer, B. & M. R. R., in Nebraska. Was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, May 23, 1852. His parents moved to Indiana, and from there to Tipton, Moniteau Co., Mo. He commenced with the B. & M. R. R., in 1872, and has since been in their employ, with the exception of about six months, during which time he was in the service of the U. P. R. R. Has had charge of an engine about seven years. He was married in Albia, Monroe Co., Iowa, October 30, 1871, to Miss Lizzie Potts of Albia. They have three children; Lawrence Curtis, Lewis Bertie and Lennie. Mr. H. is a member of the "Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers."

L. K. HOLMES, brick manufacturer, business established by Mr. H. in 1870. The yearly output has been about 800,000 to 2,000,000, previous to the present year some portions of his yard has been rented, but this year he controls the entire property and the product will be equal to the demand, up to 5,000,000. He employs at present forty to fifty men. Mr. H. was born near Utica, N. Y., September 12, 1838. He graduated from Hamilton College, in 1856, he then visited Kansas, and took an active part with the Free State men in the struggle between freedom and slavery. He was private secretary to Albert D. Richardson for some time, who was the author of Beyond the Mississippi, and correspondent of the New York Tribune, returning to New York, in the spring of 1861. Immediately on the breaking out of the Rebellion he went to Washington and offered his services to the Government that was attached to the Quartermaster's Department, and was appointed Superintendent of one of the Government Corrals until 1864, at his request for more active service, he was detailed to the army of the James, at Bermuda Hundred as chief stevedore on the fall of Richmond, Va., he was immediately appointed to the same position at Richmond, which position he filled until the fall of 1868, when he resigned and returned to New York, in 1869, he removed to Lincoln, Neb., where he has remained since and done his full share in building up the city, having heavy investments in real estate in the city. He was married in Chicago, March 4, 1873, to Miss Anna T. Haviland of that city, who died in April, 1879, leaving two children, Albert G. E. and Ruby H. He was married again at Chicago, April 23, 1882, to Miss Anna Baker of Kingston, Canada. Mr. H. in religion is Orthodox, he belongs to the Masonic fraternity, both Blue Lodge and Chapter, at Richmond, Va., is also a member of the K. of P. and K. of H. of Lincoln Neb.

W. W. HOLMES, real estate dealer, came to Nebraska in March 1869 and has been engaged in his present business since he came here. He has just erected an extensive building for business purposes on Eleventh street between O and N, comprising the city block, corner Eleventh and N streets, and two buildings farther north. He has also put up four residences. He was born at Mechanicsville Saratoga Co., N. Y., where he lived until he came to Nebraska. He was married in Springfield, Ill., in October, 1872, to Emma H. Hoagland, a native of Cass County, Ill. They have one child, George W.

AUGUST HOPPE, retail liquor dealer, was born February 11, 1844, near Berlin, Germany, where he was raised and partially educated. In 1865 emigrated to New York and from thence went to Chicago and was employed in a hardware establishment, on State street, in general work for about two years and a half, and July 14, 1868, came to Nebraska and engaged in the same business with Reinburg & Jones for about four years. In 1872 came to Lincoln. Worked as a clerk in a store and March 12, 1873, established a business of foreign and domestic wines, liquors and cigars. Controls more than one half of the German trade in that line. Was married July 1, 1873, to a Miss Alvina Wenzel, of Germany, and who died November 5, 1879, here, leaving two children, Freddie and Henry. Was married again July 2, 1881, to Miss L. Wundricks, of Germany, and has one child by her--Willy. Belongs to the Harmonic Society. Also to the German Sænger Corps and is a member of the I. O. O. F., German Lodge No. 67. Mr. Hoppe's three brothers are all enterprising young men and each carries on a business in this State.

GEORGE E. HOWARD, professor of history, Nebraska State University. Is a native of Saratoga County, N. Y., where he was born October 1, 1849. His parents were natives of Washington County, N. Y. In 1851 they removed to Crawford County, Ohio, and returned to New York State in 1863, remaining for two years in Onondaga County, and from there removed to Whiteside County, Ill. From there they removed to Nebraska in 1868 and settled in Gage County, where they still live, engaged in agriculture. The subject of this sketch was engaged in independent labor from about 1863. He settled in Nebraska in the fall of 1867 but returned to Missouri to spend the winter. His preparatory education was obtained in various public schools of the State of Ohio, of New York and Mount Carroll high school, Illinois. In January, 1869, entered the Normal School of Nebraska, and graduated in the year 1870 in the first class. During the five terms of his attendance at the Normal, J. M. McKenzie was principal. In September Professor Howard organized a private school in Tecumseh, Johnson County, which was sustained with success for six months. Had thirty-five students, mostly teachers from the county, in attendance. In the spring of 1871 he took charge of the Tecumseh public schools. First graded them in two departments. Miss Angie McKee was his assistant. In the autumn of 1871 he engaged in teaching at Atchison County, Mo. Taught ten months and in September, 1872, entered the University in Lincoln, Neb. At the same time he obtained a position as clerk for J. M. McKenzie, then State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He conducted the official correspondence and had general management of the office work. He graduated form the University in June, 1876, with A. B. degree. In October of the same year he went to Europe and studied in Munich and Paris for two years, in vacations traveling in Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Holland, chiefly for the purpose of supplementing historic studies. He returned to the United States and in January, 1879, was appointed tutor in the department of History and English Literature at the State University of Nebraska. In the spring of 1879 was given the degree of A. M. by Alma Mater. In 1880 appointed to the professorship of History and English Literature. In June, 1881, was elected Professor of History, a chair of English Literature having been created for Prof. George E. Woodberry. He was married in Lincoln in January, 1880, to Miss Alice M. Frost, a member of his class in the University in 1876. Mrs. Howard's parents are natives of New York State. The Professor has a sister and a brother living with his parents and has one sister married and living in Republican City, Neb.

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W. G. HOUTZ., M. D., physician and surgeon, was born October 12, 1830, in Lebanon County, Pa., and was raised in Dauphin County and during his early years had the advantages of the common schools of the State and in 1851 he went to Philadelphia and took a regular course in the College of Medicine and graduated in 1853, after which he attended the Lying-in Hospital there for about six months and from thence went to St. Thomas, Dauphin Co., Pa., and remained there for about two years, practicing his profession, after which he went to Troy Grove, La Salle Co., Ill., and remained there for twenty-five years in the practice of his profession. Owing to ill health gave up his profession and took a tour through the Indian Territory. Then returned to Illinois and in 1880 came to Lincoln, where he now resides. Was married in 1865, to Miss Chaddock, of Illinois. Has two children by his former wife, Mary C., and Susan.

D. B. HOWARD, contractor and builder, who was born in Vermillion County, Ind., in 1845, and up to the age of sixteen was farming with his parents in Douglas County, Ill., and in 1862 enlisted as private in the Ninth Illinois Cavalry, Company M, under Col. Brackett, and participated in the principal battles and several skirmishes and mustered out in 1865, in Alabama, and discharged November 18, 1865, Springfield, Ill. He then went to Bond County, Ill., and engaged in the sawmill business for about two years, then engaged in farming for about four years in Douglas County, Ill., and afterward bought a carriage manufactory at Newman, same county, and at the expiration of one year sold out, and in 1872 came to Nebraska and located here, and opened up business as contractor and builder, having built several of the principal private dwellings here. He was married in 1868, to Miss S. W. Huff, in Illinois, who was born in 1844, in Coshocton County, Ohio, has two children living, Jennie Evelyn and Leonora. He belongs to Lancaster Lodge No. 54, and been a Mason for last four years, also to the Temple of Honor as Past Worthy Chief for five years, and Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 8, and Social Temple of Honor. His wife is also member of Order of Eastern Star, also both are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

J. S. HOWARD, was born January 26, 1840, Carroll County, Ohio, where he was raised and educated and in 1858 went to Wisconsin and engaged in lettering headstones for about four or five years and from thence moved to New York, continuing in the same business. In 1863 enlisted in the Forty-fifth New York Infantry, Company A, under Gen. Joe Hooker, participating in all the battles with his regiment and in October, 1865, mustered out at Nashville, Tenn., and discharged at New York City. Then came West in 1866 to Omaha and was engaged by the U. P. R. R. Co., as fireman at their saw mills, as well as laying track and working on section, for about three years. Then worked at the brick business for about one season, then for the B. & M. R. R. Co., and in 1864 came to Lincoln and worked for Hull & Bonds, Cropsy's Mills, and Keyes & Bullock and in 1879 was made special policeman. In February, 1881, was appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council as driver to the Fire Department. He was married in April, 1877, at Roca, to Miss Anna McKinnon, who was born in Wisconsin and has one child living, Annetta. Is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, Farragut Post No. 25.

T. F. HUDSON, farmer and stock raiser, was born February 10, 1825, in Jefferson County, Ind. At an early age left that State and went with his parents to Greene County, Ill., where he was educated. In 1859 went to Allen County, Kas., and engaged in farming about one year. Then in the year 1861 came to Nebraska City and engaged again in farming for two years, and in 1863 came to Lincoln and homesteaded 160 acres, situated south of Lincoln on Salt Creek, in Section 35, Town 10, Range 6, which he improved and put under cultivation, and then engaged in the dairy business, having a herd of some sixty head of graded milch cows and was then the largest dairy business in the county. He carried on the same for about nine years. His improvements on the farm at first consisted of sheds made out of poles and covered with straw, and dwelling house a common log house which still remains on the same old spot. Through close attention to business has been able to build a large barn for his stock of modern style, at a cost of $2,500, with a capacity of holding forty head of cattle and twenty-five head of horses, and is considered to be one of the best in the county. At the time he located his farm his closest neighbor was at a distance of fifteen miles. He was married to a Mrs. Lucinda Dailey, whose maiden name was Miss L. Bride, of Wheeling, W. Va., and was raised and educated in Ohio. They have three children, Nanny, now Mrs. M. R. Davey, John, guard at the penitentiary, and Samuel married and farming in Seward County, of this State. Mr. Hudson is a member of the I. O. O. F., Capitol Lodge No. 11, was elected Constable in 1865 for Lancaster Precinct by a large majority. Mrs. Hudson was one of those who voluntarily gave forty acres of land and four lots in the city in order that the capitol should be moved here. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

DAVID W. HUFF, came to Lincoln in the fall of 1870, and was employed as a clerk in the mercantile business for eight years. He was then in the agricultural implement business until April, 1881, when he became associated with J. F. Lansing, attending to the land business of his office. Mr. Huff was born near Cassopolis, Cass Co., Mich., March 9, 1833. He lived there until he came to Nebraska. He was married in Michigan September 30, 1858, to Mary J. Beeson, a native of Cass County, Mich. They have two children, Ida B. and Herbert W. Mr. Huff was a recruiting officer for three years while living in Michigan.

WILLIAM B. HUGHES, brick contractor and builder, was born May 10, 1848, in Peru, Clinton Co., N. Y., and was raised and educated at the same place, and was apprenticed for about four years in Port Henry, Essex Co., N. Y., to the mason business. In 1874 commenced contracting and built the brick machine shop for the Port Henry Iron Ore Co., also at Minersville, a brick machine shop, hoisting works, and smoke stack of 100 feet and several other buildings, mostly all of three stories in height, and in the fall of 1876 came to Crete, Neb., and engaged in the same business contracting for and building several private residences amongst which was the two-story brick residence of Mr. S. F. Foss, president of State Bank, also Mr. Niers, the brewer's and a three-story flour and grist mill for Mr. J. Johnson. Then came to Lincoln and in August, 1880, sub-contracted from Mr. J. Lanham, the brick work for the B. & M. round house, and from Mr. Potwin the brick work for the Odd Fellows' Hall, and previous to and since that time contracted for and built several residences of brick, such as the City block, etc., and L. K. Homes' two-story brick residence. He was married April 19, 1876, to Miss M. A. Hogan, of Clinton County, N. Y. Had four children, two deceased and two now living, William and Edward. Family are members of the Catholic Church.

HON. D. G. HULL, Master in Chancery of United States Court, was born in Binghamton, N. Y., January 9, 1843. Graduated from Madison High School in 1861 and then entered upon study under Alexander Hyde, at Hyde Park, preparatory to entering Yale College. The breaking out of the war changed his plans. In 1862 he enlisted in the United States Navy and was mustered out in 1865. The first two years he was "before the mast," the balance of the time in official positions. He returned to Binghamton and was admitted to the bar in 1865. In the fall of 1865 he removed to Atchinson, Kas., and was elected Engrossing Clerk of the House during winter 1865-66. He then returned to New York City and from there moved to Nebraska in 1869, locating in Lincoln, where he engaged in the practice of his profession. Is now admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States. In 1878 he was appointed Master in Chancery by Judges Dillon and Dundy. He was married in Binghamton, N. Y., in 1869, to Miss Jennie Conkling, eldest daughter of M. Conkling, of that city, an old resident of that section. Mr. and Mrs. Hull have one child, Maggie Edith. Mr. Hull is P. C. and D. G. D., of the K. of P., P. D. of the K. of H., P. R. and D. G. R. of the Royal Arcanum. Is also a member of Farragut Post G. A. R. Mr. Hull is secretary of the State Bar Association, a position he has held since its organization in 1876.

ALBERT J. HYATT, Captain of police force, was born August, 1844, in Monroe County, N. Y., where he was raised, and educated at Rochester, N. Y. Then went to Pennsylvania, speculating in the oil regions, and from thence to Montana, mining, and in 1868, returned to Pennsylvania, and engaged in business; and in 1870, went to Rochester and engaged in farming. In 1872 he came to Lincoln, and shortly after his arrival engaged in well digging, and dug and completed the artesian well (to the depth of 1,000 feet), which is situated in the post office square, in this city; and in 1878, was appointed by Mayor Galy as Captain to the police force here, which position he still holds. He was married in March, 1871, to Miss Mary A. Crane, of Rochester, N. Y. He has four children, Etna Libbie, Percy, Clarence and Frank E. All are members of the Presbyterian Church.

J. J. IMHOFF, proprietor of the Commercial Hotel, the original building then known as the Douglas House, was bought by Mr. Imhoff in November, 1872. It then had forty-four feet front; additions were made in 1873, 1876 and in 1880. The building is now 150x108 ½ feet, 3 stories high, and contains 135 rooms, and can accommodate from 200 to 300 guests. J. J. I. was born in Somerset County, Pa., May 8, 1835. He learned the trade of carpenter in his native State. In 1854 he moved to Champaign County, Ill., where he engaged in building. In 1856 he moved to Nebraska, and settled in Omadi, Dakota Co., following the same business. In 1858 he moved to Nebraska City, engaging in mercantile business, in which he continued until he moved to Lincoln in 1872. He was married in Nebraska City, November 5, 1862, to Miss Mary E. Rector. They have four children, Charles Hudson, Joseph Bloss, Ono May, Hattie Josephine. Mr. I. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, also of the Knights of Honor, and of the Temple of Honor, and Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN JACOBS, foreman of machine shop, Seaton & Lee, was born in Germany, in 1860, and came to America with his parents. Settled in Atchison, Kan., where he was at school some fourteen years, after which he went to work in a sash factory for A. D. Bradish, and remained in his employ for about three years. Then engaged as machinist with Seaton & Lee, in their foundry in Atchison, for about five years, and in 1881 came to Lincoln and was made foreman of their machine shop here. Is a member of the Lutheran Church.

W. A. JOHNSTON, manager at Lincoln, of the Consolidated Tank Line Company, dealers in oils. The business was established in 1874 as the Nebraska Tank Line Company. The present firm was established in 1879. Their headquarters are at Cincinnati, Ohio, and they have branch houses all over the United States. They receive here in tanks and barrels, and distribute form 4,000 to 5,000 of refined carbon oils yearly. He was born in Licking County, Ohio, June 10, 1851. He came to Nebraska in 1872, locating in Lincoln. In 1876 he became connected with the Oil Company, and was appointed to present position in October, 1881. He was married in Lincoln, October 1, 1879, to Miss Carrie Swab, of Lincoln. They have one child, Clara.

J. C. JOHNSTON, Attorney at Law, and Justice of the Peace, came to Lincoln April, 1876, and has engaged in practice most of the time since, having taught school a short time at first. He has been Justice of the Peace since January, 1880. He was born in Huntingdon County, Pa., August 31, 1855. When about five years old, his parents moved to Whiteside County, Ill., where he lived until he came to Nebraska. He attended school at Mount Carroll for four years, and graduated from the Illinois Industrial College, at Champaign, Ill. He was married at Lincoln, February, 18, 1877, to Mary M. Theadore, a native of Orleans County, N. Y. They have two children, Laurence T. and Clara M. Mr. Johnston is a member of the Equitable Association and Aid Union. He practices in both English and German, speaking the latter language quite as fluently as the former.

J. N. T. JONES, general store. Present business was established in July, 1880. Mr. J. carries a stock of about $9,000 to $10,000. Has three clerks constantly employed, the force being doubled in busy seasons. Mr. Jones was born in Simpson County, Ky., February 27, 1846. He received his education in McLean County, Ill., where he made his home from 1864 until he came to Nebraska, in 1869. He settled in Lincoln, and in 1871 formed a partnership with Fred Schmidt, selling out his interest in 1876. During 1878 and 1879, he was for a few months, in partnership with Parren England. Then sold out his interest to Mr. England. He was married in Springfield, Ill., June 10, 1868, to Miss White, of Illinois. Mr. J. is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

PROF. W. W. W. Jones, State Superintendent of Schools, came to Nebraska City in August, 1868, and taught there as principal of the High School six years. In 1874, he came to Lincoln as Superintendent of the city schools, and was principal of the High School, and was elected State Superintendent in November, 1880. He was born at Jacksonville, Ill., December 3, 1842, and removed early in life to Woodford County, Ill. After his mother died he lived with a sister in Missouri for ten years, and then returned to Illinois, and completed his studies. He was educated at Eureka College, Eureka, Ill., graduating in 1866. He taught two years in Illinois, prior to coming to Nebraska. He served in the One Hundreth and Thirty-ninth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company C, for about six months, commencing in May, 1864. He was married in Nebraska City, December 28, 1871, to Annie E. Cinnamond, a native of St. Louis, Mo. She came to Nebraska in 1859. Her father died at Lincoln, and her mother now lives in Denver, Colo. Prof. Jones has two children, Janvier Woodward and Edith Laura. The Professor is a son of Rev. John T. Jones, Eureka, Ill. His mother died in Jacksonville. Both were natives of Pennsylvania, Pennypack, near Philadelphia, being his father's birth place.

JOHN SIGVALDSEN JORSTEAD, Sexton Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Neb., was born at Gehueland Stavangers Amt., Norway, on the 26th day of April, 1845, where he was raised and educated, and on May 11, 1860, came to America, and went to Illinois, and engaged in farming, and on the 23d of October, 1862, enlisted in the Eighty-ninth Illinois Infantry, Company E, under Col. Hotchkiss, and participated in all the battles with his regiment. Was mustered out June 22, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn. Then returned to Illinois, and engaged again in farming, and in May, 1870, came to Saline County, Neb., and there purchased 160 acres of land, and engaged in stock raising and general farming. In June, 1876, came to Lincoln, Neb., and in January, 1877, took charge of the cemetery which comprises some eighty acres, of which forty is enclosed, and since he has had it under his charge, has laid it out in a very artistic manner. He was married July 6, 1869, to Miss Ellen Omonson, of Earlville, Ill. They have three children--Ella S. J., Alice M., and Irena P.

B. C. KEELER, proprietor livery feed and sale stable, was born in Fayette County, Pa., March 2, 1842, and at an early age went with his parents to Greene County, Ohio, where he availed himself of an education, as he best could, and at the age of eighteen he left there and went into Illinois, and there engaged principally in farming, and from thence went to Johnson County, Iowa, and followed the occupation of breaking and threshing until the year 1878, in which year he came to Nebraska, and located at Lincoln, and established himself in the livery business, commencing on a small scale, and with close attention to business, and by fair dealing, now enjoys and commands a large trade from the city and surrounding country. On January 27, 1869, was married to Miss Mary E. Craig, of Johnson County, Iowa, who died on December 27, of the same year, leaving one daughter--Mary E., and in December 31, 1872, was married to Miss Emma F. Dushuttle, who was born at Lynn, Essex Co., Mass., and went to Cass County, Iowa, with her sister, and there was married to Mr. Keeler. They have now three children--Nora Lee, Pearlie Lewis and Gracie Bell, who are at school. 

WILLIAM R. KELLY, attorney at law, came to Lincoln in 1879, and has been associated with C. C. Burr since January 1, 1880. He was born in Perry County, Ohio, near Uniontown, January 26, 1849. That was his home until 1858, when he moved to Clinton, De Witt Co., Ill. He lived there until he came to Lincoln. He enlisted in Company E, Twentieth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, in March, 1864, and served till July 16, 1865, when he was mustered out at Louisville, Ky. He read law with the Hon. H. S. Greene, of Clinton, Ill., and served one term as States Attorney for De Witt County, Ill. He has been practicing since March, 1870. Was City Attorney here for one year. He was married at Macomb, Ill., May 8, 1873, to Ella Kerman, a native of Ohio. They have one child--Ura L.

ALBERT G. KENDALL, Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings, came to Omaha, Nebraska, in 1868, and was employed as dry goods clerk until 1869, when he went on a Government Survey. In 1870, he was a train boy on the U. P. R. R. He located near St. Paul, Howard County, on a homestead in 1871, and farmed until January, 1874. He was then elected Clerk of the County, and re-elected four times. In January, 1881, he became Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings. He was born in Janesville, Rock Island Co., Wis., April 2, 1849, and was reared in Vermont, where he lived until he came here. He was married in Newfane, Vt., November 21, 1877, to Fannie R. Morse, a native of that place. They have two children--Beulah H. and Marian. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M.

KENDALL & SMITH, flour and feed. Business established in 1875. The firm own and operate two mills in Lancaster County. The Capital Mills, capacity 200 barrels daily, and the Woodlawn Mills, with a daily capacity of 150 barrels. Employ about thirty men. Chase D. Smith, of above firm, was born in Somerset County, N. J., in 1850. Received his education in that county, and moved from there to Nebraska in 1870, and settled in Lincoln. Mr. S. is a member of the Union Club of Lincoln.

THOMAS P. KENNARD came to Nebraska April 24, 1857, and entered on the practice of law. Was elected to the first Constitutional Convention in 1864, which convention did not meet, owing to the fact that the vote of the people of the then Territory of Nebraska being against State organization. He was appointed Deputy U. S. Assessor for the Northern District in 1862, and served three years, and then resigned. Was elected Secretary of State on the organization of the State in 1867, and was chosen by the Legislature one of the commissioners of public buildings to re-locate the Capital of the State and build a capitol building. Was re-appointed on said commission by the Legislature in 1869, having been re-elected Secretary of State by the people in the fall of 1868. In the fall of 1868 he removed to Lincoln, and has resided there ever since. He was appointed Agent of the State by Gov. Furnas, under a law authorizing the Governor to appoint an agent to prosecute claims against the General Government, either in the Court of Claims, before the Departments or in Congress; which position he now holds. He has spent a great amount of time and money prosecuting certain claims, on some of which the State has already realized. He was elected State Senator in 1876, and in the spring of 1877 was appointed by the President of the United States one of a commission of three to appraise about 7,000,000 acres of land in the Indian Territory, which duty he performed. He is now residing in Lincoln, and engaged in business as a broker.

REV. M. A. KENNEDY, Pastor of the Catholic Church, located here in December, 1880, from Illinois; previous to locating he was for twelve years at Stonyhurst College, England, where he studied classics and philosophy. He then came to Woodstock, Md., and attended the college there for five years, and in 1877 was ordained by Bishop Kain, of Wheeling, Va., after which he was attached to the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, at Detroit. Then came to Chicago and was attached to the church of the Holy Name for one year, and thence to the Church of St. Theresa, of Lincoln.

JOHN D. KNIGHT, chief clerk in the office of the Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings, came to Nebraska in January, 1879, and located at Lincoln, reading law for a year. In January, 1880, he entered the office as recording clerk, and since January, 1881, he has been chief clerk. He was born at Crescent, Saratoga Co., N. Y., October 5, 1853. That was his home until he was sixteen years of age; he then went to Michigan, where he resided for three years. He returned from there to Gloversville, Fulton Co., N. Y., and remained there until he came to Nebraska. He was married January 17, 1882, to Helena Van Wyck Heacock, a cousin of U. S. Senator Van Wyck. She was born at Kingsborough, Fulton Co., N. Y.

DR. T. C. KERN, dentist, was born in Henry County, Ind., December 4, 1843. He lived at home, receiving his education and pursuing the study of his profession until 1870, in which year he settled in Lincoln, Neb. Was engaged in practice two years previous to leaving home, and he has followed the practice of his profession since he settled in Lincoln. Dr. K. was married in Lincoln, June 10, 1881, to Mrs. Julia Nash Lottridge, of that city. The Doctor is a member of the Union Club.

KEYES & BULLOCK, stone dealers and planing mills. Stone business established here in 1876, and the planing mills in 1879. Their quarries are located at Roca, and are practically inexhaustible. They employ about forty to fifty men there, and at Lincoln where they do their sawing and dressing, they employ about twenty-five men. The planing mill employs about six men, and is employed in special work exclusively. Mr. J. H. Bullock, of the firm, was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., October 14, 1837. In 1859 he removed to Ohio. In 1861 he enlisted in Company D, Forty-seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteers. Was commissioned First Lieutenant in January, 1865, and mustered out in May 1865. He returned to Ohio, and from there moved to Nebraska in 1873, located in Lincoln, and engaged in salt manufacturing; a business he continued in until 1879. He was married in Champaign County, Ohio, June 30, 1869, to Miss Nettie Lyons, of that county. They have one child, Lewis. Mr. B. is a member of the Red Ribbon Club.

WILMER S. KIRK, pattern-maker, Seaton & Lea, was born in 1853, in Delaware County, Pa., and up to the age of sixteen was at school, during which time he was raised and educated by Mr. Ezekiel R. Norman, after which he went to work for the firm of Miller & Allen, Corliss engine builders, Chester, Pa., for four years. During this time the firm dissolved, and Mr. Miller moved to Reading, Pa., and in 1877 engaged in the shipyards of John Roach & Co., Chester, and Cramps, of Philadelphia, and helped to build the first four iron-clad vessels for the Russian Government, as well as the City of Washington, City of Saratoga, City of San Francisco and the Sidney. In April of 1879 he went to Kearney, Neb., and purchased from the U. P. R. R. Co. 160 acres of land, and also a timber claim of 160 acres, all of which he still retains; and in 1880 returned to Chester, Pa., and married Miss Mary M. Mackey, who was born in Delaware County, and was Principal of the Grammar School at Chester for about ten years. They have one child Mary. In 1881 came to Lincoln, and engaged with the firm of Seaton & Lea, and was made foreman of their pattern shop in their foundry. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. since 1877, and a member of Capitol Lodge, No. 11. His wife is a member of the Presbyterian Church of Chester, Pa., also a teacher in Lincoln High School.

C. B. KOON, roadmaster and superintendent of bridges, A. & N. and Wymore Division B. & M. R. R. Was born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., May 30, 1846. His parents moved to Auburn, N. Y., about 1849. The subject of this sketch received his preliminary education at the Auburn Academy, and in 1865 entered Yale College, from which he graduated in 1869. He adopted civil engineering as a profession and followed it in New York State until 1871; he then entered the service of the A., T. & Sante Fe R. R. In 1872 he returned to Auburn, and engaged in engineering up to the time he came to Nebraska with the exception of about two years, during which time he engaged in the manufacture of carriage springs. In 1879 he came to Nebraska and engaged in the engineering department of the B. & M. R. R. until appointed to his present position, April, 1881. He was married in Auburn, N. Y., December 26, 1872, to Miss L. E. Patten, of Auburn. They have three children, Sidney, Margaret and Catharine.

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WILLIAM S. LATTA, physician and surgeon, came to Plattsmouth, Neb., April 17, 1857, locating at Rock Bluff, Cass County, where he resided sixteen years, excepting two that he served in the army. He entered the service in the fall of 1862, enlisting as a private, but was soon commissioned Surgeon of the Second Nebraska Cavalry. He was mustered out in 1864. In 1873 he came to Lincoln, and has since resided here. He was born in Crawford County, Pa., May 3, 1826, and lived there until he was eighteen years old. Moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated, February 25, 1854, from the Eclectic Medical College, at Cincinnati, where he practiced for three years. He was married near Plattsmouth, Neb., May 9, 1861, to Sarah A. Eikensbary, who was born near Burlington, Iowa. They have three children, Samuel E., Minnie B. and Mary Olive; one, William, died in 1865. The Doctor is president of the National Eclectic Medical Association. He is a member of the Nebraska State Medical Association, of which he was for many years president. In 1862 the Doctor organized the military hospital at Omaha. He was twice a member of the Territorial Legislature, and was Mayor of Rock Bluffs when it was a flourishing town. Afterwards abandoned politics from choice to devote his time to his profession.

E. LAWSON, foreman Lincoln Gas Company, is a native of Sweden, and was born February 11, 1845. In his native country he was raised to manhood, following various pursuits. In 1869 he came to America, taking up his abode for a time at Boone, Iowa, and in 1870 engaged in railroading with Mr. John Fitzgerald on the B. & M. in Nebraska. In 1872 he entered the employ of the St. Louis Gas Company, which at that time was about to illuminate the City of Lincoln, and since that date Mr. Lawson has been identified with the city's interests. In 1876 was promoted to his present responsible position in which he has but few equals and no superiors in the West. In 1874 Miss Emma Carlson became his wife. By the union they have two children, Albert W. and Annie. Mr. L. is a member of the I. O. O. F.

HON. G. M. LAMBERTSON, U. S. District Attorney, came to Lincoln in June, 1874, and has lived here ever since. He has been practicing law during his residence. He was appointed U. S. Attorney in December, 1878. He was born at Franklin, Ind., May 19, 1850, and lived there until he came to Nebraska. He was married at Mineral Point, Wis., June 10, 1880, to Jane Gundry, a native of that place. They have one child, Margery Elizabeth.

LANE BROS., firm composed of Milton Lane, M. D., and W. C. Lane. Both were born and raised in Boone County, Ind., and received part of their education in the Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind. After leaving that institution, M. Lane studied medicine with his brother, Dr. T. H. Lane, then a practicing physician in Northfield, a small town in Indiana. Completing his studies there, he attended lectures at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, and graduated from that institution in 1869, having previously located at Reelsville, Ind., where he practiced medicine eleven years. Leaving there he spent another period, of five years, at Whitestown, Ind., in his chosen profession. In June, 1879, he located in Lincoln, Neb., where he is still engaged in the practice of medidine; is a member of the Masonic fraternity. W. C. Lane, the manager and junior member of the above firm, spent part of his life as a professional teacher in the common and graded schools of Indiana, but afterwards engaged in the drug trade in Indianapolis. From there he removed to Lincoln, Neb., in the spring of 1879, and established the business now owned by Lane Brothers. W. C. L. is a member of K. of H. and K. of P.

J. F. LANSING, real estate and loan agent, came to Lincoln, March 11, 1872, and has been engaged in his present business since that date. He was born in Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., N. Y., May 12, 1843. When fifteen years old he went to New York City, and remained there for about ten years, in the employ of A. T. Stewart most of the time. He then went to Albany, N. Y., and was connected with a mercantile establishment there until he came to Nebraska. He was married at Cohoes, N. Y., January 17, 1872, to Emma E. Oliver, a resident of Cohoes. They have three children, Harry, Oliver and Jessie. Mr. L. has built one frame store, and in the spring of 1880 one elegant two-story brick business block on O street, next to the Opera House, 25x90. He also built three dwellings at the corner of P and Thirteenth streets, three near the corner of K and Eleventh streets, and his private residence at the corner of K and Eighteenth streets. In 1881 he did a business of between $200,000 and $300,000. He is the agent for the Corbin Banking Company of New York. Has acquired a comfortable fortune and is a self-made man.

JOHN P. LANTZ, real estate agent, came to Lincoln in March, 1868, and has been engaged in his present business ever since. He is a lawyer by profession, but only acts as a counsellor, his business being real estate collections, loans and notary public. He was born in Venus, Ohio, March 26, 1823. In 1824 his father moved to Defiance, Ohio, and in 1833 to Bryan, Williams Co., Ohio. He lived there until he came to this State. He was admitted to the bar in Defiance, Ohio, September 15, 1852. On the 12th of August, 1849, he was married at Mount Pleasant, Ohio, to Hannah Aubury, a native of Muskingum County, Ohio. They have one chid, Clara E., now Mrs. O. Parker, of Colorado Springs. They lost one child in infancy.

H. P. LAU, of the firm of H. P. Lau & Co., wholesale dealers in fancy groceries, fruits, etc., was born in Germany, February 26, 1846. Came to America May 18, 1869. First located at Davenport, where he remained until he came to Lincoln, in October, 1869. When he first came here he engaged in the manufacture of soda water and dealt in confectionery in a retail way. The first year he did a business which amounted in the aggregate to only about $6,000. His firm now does a business of $250,000 per annum. Mr. Lau was married in June, 1870, to Fredericka Peterson, a native of Germany. They have five children living, Helena M., Nellie, Anna, Hans, Peter and John. They have lost one child, Christina, who died in November, 1873, aged two years.

LUKE LAVENDER, came to Peru, Nemaha Co., Neb., in December, 1855, and resided in that county for about two years. He then removed to Nebraska City and lived there most of the time until 1862 when he came to Lincoln. In June, 1863, he moved his family here. He located on Section 25, and took a homestead on that section the first year he was here and has engaged in farming more or less ever since. In 1871 he built a carriage factory and operated it one year. He also carried on the real estate business, having an office called the Real Estate Exchange. He was County Judge two years and held various other local offices. He was born in Battle, Sussex Co., England, March 2, 1816, and came to America with his parents in 1820. He located at Chambersburg, Pa., and lived there until 1824. Then he moved to Clinton County, Ohio, and lived there two years, going from there to Champaign County and living there about two years. He then moved to Delaware County, Ohio, and stayed there until 1846, when he went to Dayton where he was located for two years. After that he lived at various places in Ohio and Indiana until he came to Nebraska. He was married at Delaware, Ohio, August 1, 1841, to Mary Maplesden, a native of Sussex, England. They have four children, Luke Washington, Elizabeth Ann, Mary Jane, and Edward Jason.. His present wife was Julia Ann Hoteling, a native of Albany, N. Y. They have two children, Alfred and Alvin. Mr. L. is a member of the I. O. O. F.

CHARLES M. LEIGHTON, firm of Leighton & Brown, wholesale druggists. Native of the State of Maine. Came to Lincoln in 1868. Bought the ground they now occupy, put up a building, and has from that time been working early and late building up the largest drug business in the State. Is now in the prime of life, with bright prospects for the future.

H. C. LETT & SON, general store. Business was established in October, 1880. They carry a stock of about $12,000, and employ two clerks. Mr. H. C. Lett was born in Laramie County, Ohio, September 25, 1834. About 1851 he moved to Illinois, and two years later to Kansas, where he resided until 1861 when he settled in Brownville, Neb., engaging real estate, railroading and mercantile business. During the war Mr. Lett raised a company of volunteers in Brownville, known as the Governor's Guards, of which organization he had command. They were not called out. In 1880 he settled in Lincoln and commenced present business. He was married in Rushville, Ill., October 13, 1858, to Miss M. J. McCreery, of Rushville. They have three children, William H., of the firm, Ella May, Minnie Bell. Mr. Lett is a member of the First Presbyterian Church, also of the A., F. & A. M., of Brownville Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, and of the I. O. O. F. He was Mayor of Brownville one year and was at one time Liberal Democratic candidate for Governor of Nebraska. He was connected with the construction of the Brownville and Fort Kearney R. R. and the Brownville and Nodaway Valley R. R. Was president of both companies. Was also interested in railroad construction in Iowa.

S. W. LITTLE, capitalist, came to Lincoln in March 1871, and brought his family out that fall. Mr. Curson, his son-in-law came in the spring of 1871 and built the first grain elevator. Mr. L. is largely interested in land and building operations. He was Mayor of Lincoln in 1874, is a director of the State National Bank. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., September 6, 1818. Lived there until nineteen years old when he went to steamboating on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers for two years. Then went to Keene, N. H., where he worked at his trade as glass blower which he had learned at Pittsburgh. Spent a year at Keene, then went to New Jersey. He soon returned to Pittsburgh and from there went to New Orleans and Natchez where he went into the lumber business with his brother. Afterwards he ran a merchandise boat on the river for some years. Sold goods to Jeff Davis in this way. He was married in Pittsburgh, October 15, 1845, to Mary DePutron a native of the Isle of Guernsey. They have five children, Anna F., now Mrs. Elijah Burton, Mary M., now Mrs. Wesley Thompson, Samuel M., a resident of York, Neb., hardware merchant, Emma J., and Lulu May. They lost two children in infancy. He settled in Cincinnati in 1845 and engaged in glass manufacturing. Spent three years in Wheeling, Va., in the same manner. In 1849 he went to Greencastle, Ind., and opened a hardware store with D. B. Alexander, his former partner on the river. In 1853 they laid out the town of Effingham, Ill., and from 1854 to 1856 were in business in Catlettsburgh, Ky. They lived at Effingham, Ill., from 1856 to 1867 when Mr. L. went to West Virginia, staying about eighteen months. In 1870 he went to California, having in 1869 and 1870, traveled about 15,000 miles. In 1871 he located in Lincoln.

HENRY E. LEWIS, attorney at law, came to Lincoln, July 20, 1881. He was born at Claremont, N. H., and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1872. He read law at Moline, Ill., and was admitted to practice in that State in 1878, having moved to Moline in 1876. He resided there until he came to Lincoln. He was married at Davenport, Iowa, September 3, 1879, to Lillie, daughter of Daniel Gould, of Davenport. They have two children, Harold G. and Edith L.

S. B. LINDERMAN, B. & M. R. R. land department, was born in Kingston, N. Y., March 28, 1842. In 1862, he was appointed captain's clerk on the United States Steamer Adirondack, a position he retained until the vessel was wrecked on the Little Bahamas, August 23, 1863, then returned to Kingston. In 1866 he with others, organized the Nebraska Salt Company, and settled in Nebraska, on what is now the town site of Lincoln, with the intention of improving and utilizing the salt springs of that vicinity. Owing to lack of transportation for the finished product the scheme was abandoned. Mr. Linderman was afterward appointed Clerk of the District Court, a position he held about two years, he was then appointed Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue, and retained the position until these offices were abolished. In 1873, he engaged in the land department of the B. & M. R. R. He was married in Lincoln, December 15, 1867, to Miss Annie L. Kelley, a native of Ohio. They have four children: Emily J., Seldon, Tot and Eugene D. Mr. L. is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge, of Chapter and Commandery. Of the K. P., the old lodge, and the G. A. R., all of Lincoln. He is a member of the Board of Aldermen from the Second Ward, and Register of voters, city and county.

JOHN LINDOLFF, car inspector B. & M. R. R. at Lincoln. Was born in Hanover, Germany, December 13, 1850, he came to the United States, in 1869, and settled in Creston, Iowa, where he engaged in the car inspection department of the C., B. & Q. R. R. In 1874, he removed to Nebraska, locating at Kearney Junction, as foreman in the St. Jo & Denver R. R. Was afterward car inspector at Omaha, and in May, 1880, settled in Lincoln, in present position. He was married in Creston, Iowa, July, 1872, to Miss Amelia Wendel, a native of Saxony. They have four children: Emma, William, Sophia and Rosa. Mr. L. is a member of the German Lutheran Church and of the "Harmonic" Society.

S. C. LOWDAN, farmer and stock raiser, was born in 1848, in Muskingum County, Ohio, where he was raised and educated in 1869, went to Bloomington, Ill., and taught school in the winter and farmed in the summer. In August, 1878, came to Lincoln, and was appointed as teacher to the district schools in 1880. Purchased a farm of 160 acres, Section 11, Town 11, Range 7 east, North Bluff Precinct, and makes a specialty of raising Poland China hogs, mostly all of which are pure breed. His stock horses are of the Clydesdale breed, and all cattle graded Shorthorn Durham. He intends entering the dairy business. He was married October, 1879 to Miss Gertie M. Griswold of York State. They have one little girl, Laura Lee. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M.

F. W. LOWREY, proprietor Lowery's mills and elevator property, acquired by Mr. L. in 1871. The daily capacity of the mill is 100 barrels of flour. The elevator can handle 5,000 bushels of corn daily. Has also branch receiving depots at Seward, Milford, Roca, Hickman, Firth, Adams, Sterling, Smartville and Staplehurst. Mr. Lowrey was born in Tazewell County, Ill., July 16, 1841. He engaged there in stock dealing, distilling, wholesale liquor business, etc., up to 1871, when he settled in Lincoln, Neb. Mr. L. is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge and Chapter, I. O. O. F., K. of P., and of the T. of H.

HENRY LOUGHRY, architect and builder, was born January 2, 1852, at Strabane, County Tyrone, Ireland, where he availed himself of a good education, and in December, 1867, came to America and went to Maryland, and commenced working at his trade, remaining there for about four years. Then went to Chicago and built for one season, and from thence to Yankton, Dak., and remained there for about fourteen months, in the same business. Then went to Grinnell, Iowa, where he took a scientific course for five terms at the Iowa College: and from thence went to Adrian College, Michigan, and took a scientific course for one term. Then went to Findlay, Ohio, remained there one year, returned to Iowa, and in the fall of 1876 came to Lincoln, and taught school for about three months. Then engaged in business as architect, builder and contractor, and during the winter time attended the university here, studying geometry and perspective drawing. Is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Lincoln Lodge, No. 19. Also of the I. O. O. F., Lancaster Lodge, No. 39, and to the Saline Encampment. Mr. L. owns 320 acres of land, south of Norfolk, in Section 9, Town 23, Range 1; also 160 acres, three miles east of same.

J. M. LUCAS, dentist, was born in Mount Holley, Burlington, Co., N. J., March 5, 1850. He was brought up in Philadelphia, where he went to school. Studied dentistry at Harvard University, Boston, in 1873-74, and commenced the practice of his profession in Meigs County, Ohio. From there he moved to Lancaster County, Neb., in November, 1878. He settled in Lincoln February, 1881.

IRVING L. LYMAN, Chief of Police, was born January 16, 1846, at South Hadley, Mass., where he was raised and educated and remained until the age of twenty-six. In 1871 he came to Lancaster County, Neb., and engaged in stock raising and farming for about two years, and in 1873 he came to Lincoln and engaged in the newspaper business. He was connected with the Lincoln Daily Leader, and was manager and city editor of the Globe, after which he was elected City Marshal, and in 1879 he was appointed Chief of Police in Detective Department, which position he now holds. He was married April 28, 1874, to Miss Mary Dean, of Lincoln. He is Secretary of the A., F. & A. M., Lodge No. 19, and was Worthy Master of the A. O. U. W., Lodge No. 35. In 1870 he was assistant superintendent of Dr. Jackson's Water Cure establishment, at Dansville, N. Y.

HON. J. C. McBRIDE, Postmaster, was born near Urbana, Ohio, May 2, 1844, and lived there until 1859, when he went to Indiana, enlisted as a musician, in Company B., Forty-eighth Indiana Infantry, October 1, 1861, and served four years. Was promoted to Captain of Company H., February 1, 1865. He served four years in the United States Army (Thirty-eighth Infantry), from 1867 to 1870. Served as First Lieutenant in New Mexico and Texas, until October, 1870, when he resigned and located at Red Oak, Iowa, engaging in real estate business. In 1871 he came to Nebraska, and located at Schuyler, Colfax Co., where he established the Schuyler Register, and conducted it until the fall of 1874. In the spring of 1873 he was appointed Adjutant General of Nebraska, and in the fall of the same year, was elected County Clerk of Colfax County, and in 1874 was elected State Treasurer, and was re-elected in 1876. January 1, 1877, he established the Nebraska Farmer, and published it until August, 1881. Since 1878 he has been engaged in raising fancy stock. He was appointed Postmaster May 26, 1881.

JOHN H. McCLAY, County Clerk, came to Nebraska in 1870, and located at Beatrice, where he resided four years, engaging in farming and stock raising. They moved to Bennet, Lancaster Co., and farmed there, until elected County Commissioner in 1878. Served as a member of the board until elected County Clerk in the fall of 1881. He was born at West Liberty, Champaign Co., Ohio, October 5, 1843. In 1848 his parents removed to Peoria County, Ill. He enlisted in Company G., Forty-seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, in August, 1861, and served until February, 1866. Was mustered out as Lieutenant of Company B., Forty-seventh Illinois. Returned to Peoria and attended school. Afterward moved to Woodford County, Ill., where he remained until he came to Nebraska. He married at Farmington, Ill., January 1, 1867, to Tryphenia Wickwire, a native of New York State. They have two children, William L. and Kate. He is a member of the G. A. R., being Commander of the Post of Bennet. He also belongs to the A., F. & A. M., T. of H., and I. O. O. F.

J. McCONNIFF, assistant superintendent, A. & N. Div. B. & M. R. R., Lincoln, was born in London, Canada, August 11, 1841. In 1857 became connected with the Grand Trunk Railroad and continued with them in different positions until 1870. He then moved to St. Joseph, Mo., and engaged as train dispatcher and superintendent of telegraph with the K. C. St. Jo. & C. B. R. R. Came to Lincoln, Neb., in May, 1880, and took present position. He was married in Toronto, Canada, August 19, 1862, to Miss Elizabeth Jane Smith, of Toronto. They have four children, James Edwin, Alice Edith, Lizzie Bird, Nora May. Mr. McConniff is a member of the A., F. & A. M., of St. Joseph, Mo.

SAMUEL T. McCORD, contractor and builder, was born August 5, 1830, in Mercer County, Penn., where he was raised and educated, and in 1853 went to Jackson County, Iowa, and commenced working at the carpenter and joiner business until 1864, when he went to Idaho Territory, mining, and in the fall of 1867 returned to Iowa; in the spring of 1868 came to Lincoln and commenced contracting and building; in 1873 entered into partnership with a Mr. Peckham for about two years and in 1876 established a business of his own, and contracted for and built T. P. Quick's building, Mr. Alexander's, Henry Veith's and several others. Was married in 1851 to Miss Elizabeth Downing, of Mercer County, Penn. Has four children, Milo G., who is a carpenter and joiner, Mary A., now Mrs. Bohanon, Lenora E., now Mrs. Sheehan, and Dora E., now Mrs. H. Beaty, in the telephone business. Mr. McCord's father graduated and practiced medicine in Pennsylvania, making throat diseases a specialty, and was captain of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, in 1812-13-14, and his grandfathers were both captains of a regiment in the revolutionary war, having risen from the ranks as private. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

FRANK E. McCRARY, Deputy Clerk, United States Circuit, District of Nebraska, was born in Bentonsport, Iowa, March 18, 1858. He received his education in academies, and the Maryland Agricultural College. He then engaged in the Chief Quartermaster's Office, U. S. A., St. Paul, Minn. In 1879 he accepted the position of clerk, to the Chief Paymaster Division of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal. The following year he went to St. Louis as Deputy Clerk, U. S. Circuit Court, from there to Kansas City, in the same position, and in November, 1881, he located in Omaha, in his present position.

L. W. McFADDEN, feed and sale stable, business established in 1879. Mr. McF. was born in Williams County, Ohio, November 11, 1845. About 1854 he moved with his parents to Jackson County, Iowa. He enlisted in January 4, 1864, in Company G., Thirty-first Regiment, Iowa Volunteers, and served until mustered out August 6, 1865. Served during this time with Sherman's Army. He returned to Iowa, and in 1879 he moved to Lincoln, Neb. He was married in Cedar County, Iowa, October 13, 1868, to Miss Amy Morton, of Cedar County. They have three children, Joseph, Grace and Walter. Mr. McF. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., and of Farragut Post G. A. R., of Lincoln.

R. T. McGREW, State agent of Fairbanks & Co., St. Louis Mo., manufacturers' agents for Fairbank Scales, Eclipse Windmills, Railroad Trucks, etc., makes his headquarters at Lincoln. Their sales aggregate $35,000 per annum in this State, exclusive of railroad business. Robert McGrew came to Nebraska in March, 1878, and located at Hastings until January, 1882, engaging in the pump and windmill business. He has been in his present business since April, 1881. He was born in Sullivan, Sullivan Co., Ind., October 25, 1848. That was his home until 1861. In that year he removed to Flat Branch, Shelby Co., Ill., where he remained until 1871. After that he spent a short time in Kansas, and then went back to Illinois, staying there until he came to this State. While at Hastings he did the largest windmill business in the State of Nebraska. His brothers succeeded to his business at that point.

J. G. McINTIRE, proprietor of the Arlington Hotel, was born in Mount Sterling, Ky., January 18, 1846. Lived in Kentucky until 1868, when he came to Kansas. In 1863 he enlisted in the Ninth Indiana Cavalry, and served over two years. He was mustered out in December, 1865. He was in the mercantile line at Farmersville, Ky., until he moved to Frankfort, Marshall Co., Kan., where he also engaged in business for two years. He was then elected Register of Deeds, and served in that capacity for two years. Then became County Clerk for two years. Then engaged in mercantile business at Marysville, Kan., and continued at that until he came to Lincoln, in April, 1881. He was married at Marysville, Kan., December 18, 1874, to Sarah L., daughter of Rev. F. E. Sheldon, a native of Rising Sun, Ohio. They have two children, Minnie and Janes W. They lost one, Robert, aged two years, at Centralia, Kan.

GEORGE Mc MILLAN, professor of Greek language and literature, Nebraska State University. He was born in Belfast, Ireland, May 23, 1832. His parents moved to the United States in 1837, and settled in Ashtabula County, Ohio. He took his preparatory studies in Grand River Institute, Ohio. Then entered Oberlin College, from which he graduated in 1855. The three years following he was engaged in teaching the ancient languages. In 1859 he accepted the chair of Greek language and literature at Hillsdale College, Mich., in which position he remained sixteen years. In 1875 he took the chair of Latin language and literature, at Berea College, Kentucky. From there he removed to Lincoln, Neb., January, 1876, to take his present position. He was married in Wayne County, N. Y., July 22, 1858, to Miss Josephine Young, of that county, her parents being old residents. They have two children, Conway Young, and Bertha Laura. He is a member of the Congregational Church, and of the American Philological Association.

JAMES H. Mc MURTRY, real estate dealer, came to Lincoln in November, 1871, and has been engaged in his present business since. He has been heavily interested in building operations, having invested about $30,000 in business and residence buildings. He was born at Rockville, Park Co., Ind., August 8, 1843. When he was seventeen years of age, he went to Lafayette and carried on a drug business there until 1865, when he sold out and went to Chicago. Remained there until 1868, and then traveled until he came here. He was married at Lafayette, Ind., September 6, 1865, to Amanda E. Wells, a native of Lafayette, Ind. They have one child, Sophie. Mr. McMurtry was educated at the Waveland Presbyterian Institute, in Indiana.

McWILLIAMS & MORTON sewing machines. Represent the New Home, Crown, Eldridge, and others. Firm organized, October, 1881. Mr. E. M. McWilliams, of above firm, was born in Lewis County, N. Y., February 20, 1832. His parents removed to Fond du Lac County, Wis., about 1837, where he received his education. He enlisted in 1861 in the Fourth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers for three months, re-enlisted in the same year in the Fourteenth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteers, and detailed in special duty. In 1863 he joined the First Michigan Sharpshooters; commissioned Second Lieutenant, and served with them until mustered out in 1865. He then settled in Michigan and engaged in the sewing machine business. In 1872 he located in Brownville, Neb., moved to Nebraska City about 1880, and from there, in 1881, to Syracuse, Otoe County, where he now resides. He was married in Allegan, Mich., July 26, 1863, to Miss Jones, of Allegan. They have three children, Mattie, Minnie and Mary. Mr. McM. is a member of K. of P. and of the I. O. O. F.

J. D. MACFARLAND, land commissioner B. & M. R. R. in Nebraska, was born in Franklin County, Pa., October 22, 1846; was educated there. In 1863 he enlisted in Twenty-second Pennsylvania Cavalry, Company D, and served until the close of the war. He returned to Franklin County, and from there removed to Nebraska in 1867. He first located at Brownville, where he was engaged in the U. S. Land Office. From there he went to Beatrice, and in 1871 finally settled in Lincoln, engaging in the B. & M. R. R. land department. Was appointed to the present position in 1879. Mr. McF. was first married at Lincoln, January 1, 1872, to Miss Carrie L. Kerr, of Ohio. She died, leaving one child, Francis P. He was married to his present wife at Lincoln, October 22, 1878. She was Miss Nannie Cobb, only daughter of Judge Cobb, of the Supreme Court. They have two children, Jennie and Jessie.

W. H. MALICK, carriage manufacturer and painter, was born 12th of November, 1853, at Augustaville, Pa., where he was raised and educated. In 1873 commenced working at carriage trimming and painting at Sunbury, Pa., and remained there until the year 1877. About the 10th of March, 1877, came to Nebraska, located at Lincoln, and worked for P. W. O'Connor in the same line of business for about four years. In August, 1881, engaged in business for himself, and is the only prominent carriage painter and trimmer in the city; he commands a large trade; he also manufactures carriages and buggies to order and for sale. Is a charter member of the Patriotic Sons of America, also member of the United American Mechanics, of Sunbury, Pa.

EDWIN MANCHESTER, baggage agent B. & M. R. R. Company, was born, April 8, 1832, in Dutchess County, N. Y., where he was raised and educated. In 1852 engaged in farming pursuits in the same county and State for some twenty years, and in October, 1872, came to Lincoln and engaged in different occupations. November, 1873, engaged with the B. & M. R. R. Company, as night clerk, for about three years, then as check clerk and baggage master, and in December, 1881, was made baggage agent. Was married in New York in 1854 to Miss Catherine Marlin, of same State. Has eleven children, Edwin, now engineer; Bertie, now operator; Ora, Chester, Willy, Freddie, Frankie, Hattie, Lucia, Nellie and Kittie. Family are members of the Baptist Church.

J. A. MARSHALL, attorney at law, came to Lincoln in 1877, and engaged in practice in partnership with E. E. Brown until February 15, 1881, when he formed a partnership with his present partner, L. C. Burr. He was born in Vernon, Oneida Co., N. Y., February 21, 1846. That was his home until 1869, when he went to Gloversville, N. Y. He graduated at Hamilton College, Clinton, N. Y., in the class of 1868, and from the Albany Law School in 1871. He practiced in New York City and at Gloversville until he came here. Coming to Lincoln on business, he was so well pleased with the country that he concluded to settle. He was married at Schoharie, Schoharie Co., N. Y., January 26, 1876, to Irene W. Lasher, a native of Duanesburgh, Schoharie Co., N. Y. Mr. M. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., 156, Clinton, N. Y., Lodge, and of the Union Club.

MAJ. JOSEPH K. MARLAY came to Nebraska, in June, 1871, and engaged in the drug business at Lincoln, continuing until June, 1876. In 1877, he became Deputy Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings; is in that position now. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, June 9, 1823; he lived in Ohio until he came to Nebraska. He assisted in raising Company A, Sixtieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in February, 1862, and entered the service as Major of that regiment. Served until the spring of 1863, and was then appointed by President Lincoln, Provost Marshal of the Sixth Ohio Congressional District, headquarters at Hillsboro; continued in that office until it was abolished in September, 1865. He was married in Hillsboro, September, 1858, to Mary E. McReynolds, a native of Kentucky. They have seven children, Ella T., George W., Fannie McR., Paul H., Walter M., Carlton C. and Florence. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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HON. TURNER M. MARQUETTE, attorney, came to Plattsmouth, Neb., in December, 1856, and was employed there that winter as a clerk. In April following he commenced practice, and continued at it until he removed to Lincoln in May, 1874. He was a Territorial Representative in 1857, 1858 and 1859, and in 1860 was elected to the Council. He held that position four years, and was re-nominated, but declined. In 1866 he was a candidate for Congress under the new Constitution, and was elected delegate that fall. He has been attorney for the B. &. M. R. R. ever since they have had a road in Nebraska, and carries on a general practice along with it. He was born near Springfield, Clarke Co., Ohio, in 1831, and lived in Ohio until the spring of 1856, when he went to Kansas. After spending a few months there and in Iowa, he came to Nebraska. He was admitted to the bar in Iowa in 1856, and in Nebraska in 1857.

C. W. & W. W. MARSH, western office of the Sycamore Marsh Binder Manufacturing Company, and manufacturers of Marsh Harvester, wire and twine binders, Corn Sulky Plow, Marsh Sulky Plow, Marsh Cultivators, Marsh Wind Mill, etc. Wallace Wheeler, General Agent for the United States. Lincoln is the supply depot for the West. D. L. Griggs, Transfer Agent, Sycamore Ill.

LEWIS A MARVIN, was born in Sussex County, N. J., June 3, 1844. He enlisted on May 27, 1861, in Company D, Third New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, to serve three years, and was discharged at Washington, July 8, 1862. He re-enlisted in Company B, Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, March 17, 1865, and was mustered out July 17, 1865. He was wounded thirteen times. He lived in New York City six months, and in Jersey City three months, and in New Jersey two years, after the war. He then moved to Monroe County, Pa., where he lived several years, and moved from there to Iowa, where he lived until he came here. During his stay in Iowa, he worked as a carpenter and joiner, and as a laborer.

HON. O. P. MASON, attorney, came to Nebraska on July 10, 1855, and located at Nebraska City. That was his home until the fall of 1874. He has been engaged in law business and farming ever since his arrival. He was first elected to the Legislature in 1858, and served in the council in 1860, continuing for about six years. He was one of the most active members of the committee which framed the first constitution. He was for two terms President of the Territorial Council. He was appointed June 15, 1867, Judge of the Supreme Court, and was elected in the fall of 1868. This office he held until the month of January, 1872. He was elected Chief Justice in 1868. He has practiced law since he retired from the bench. He is a native of Brookfield Township, Madison Co., N. Y., and was born in May, 1829. That was his home until 1852. He traveled in the South two years, and resided in Ohio one year prior to coming to Nebraska. He was admitted to the bar in the spring of 1854, at Norwalk, Ohio, having had more or less experience in law matters while traveling and collecting in the South. He came to Lincoln to reside in the spring of 1874, still retaining his home in Otoe County. He was married in New York State, to Mary J. Turner, of Munnsville, Madison Co., N. Y. His wife died in May, 1874, leaving four children--Jessie E., Grace, Alice K., and Bessie B.

ALBERT F. MASTERMAN, Constable and detective, was born April 29, 1848, at Halifax City, Nova Scotia, and went with his parents at an early age to the West Indies, remaining there about four years. Then came to Rochester, York State, and in 1856, went to Johnson County, Iowa, and worked on a farm until the war broke out. In 1862, enlisted as private in Company B, of the Twenty-eighth Iowa Infantry, under Col. John L. Connell. Participated in the battles with his regiment, and was mustered out in May, 1865, at Davenport, Iowa, and during active service was taken prisoner, on April 8, 1864, at Sabine Cross Roads, La., and confined in Tyler prison, at Camp Fort, Tex., for fourteen months. Attempted to escape three different times, but was each time recaptured. After the war, returned to Iowa County, Iowa, and engaged in farming, and in 1871, came to York County, Neb., and homesteaded 160 acres, then went to work for the B. & M. R. R. Co., also for the M. P. R. R. Co. Afterwards came to Lincoln, and engaged in the mason business here for about six years. Then was janitor of the Journal office for two years, and afterward was appointed special Policeman and Constable and in 1880, was elected Constable. Was married on March 8, 1866, to Miss Mercy Ann Smart, of Marengo, Iowa. Has three children--Charles H., Alice A., and Ernest V. Belongs to the G. A. R. Farragut Post No. 25, and was one of the first to organize the Post, and was made First Officer of the Guard. Is a member of the Andersonville Survivors Association.

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DR. H. P. MATHEWSON, Superintendent State Hospital for the insane, is a native of Caledonia County, Vt., where he was born December 14, 1829. He entered Dartmouth College in 1849, and graduated in 1852. He then engaged in the practice of his profession in Vermont. In 1862, he was commissioned by President Lincoln, Surgeon in the United States Volunteer Service, and continued in this department until the close of the war. He then returned to Vermont, and from there removed to Nebraska, in 1867. He settled in Omaha, and engaged in practice until 1877, when he removed to Lincoln, and took charge of the hospital for the insane. He was married in Boston, Mass., December 7, 1857, to Miss Mary M. Sanborn, a native of Vermont. They have three children--Harley P. jr., Edward S., and Carlton. Dr. M. is a member of the Nebraska State Medical Association, Omaha Pathological Society, and the Omaha Medical College.

A. A. MEAD, secretary B. & M. R. R. Land Department, was born in Williston, Washington Co., Vt., June 9, 1840. Removed with his parents to Washington County, N. Y., when young. He was educated at Fort Edward Institute, and while yet a boy, entered the Glens Falls Bank, remaining until 1864. Held different positions in the bank, at the time he resigned being paying teller. Then removed to Hannibal, Mo., and entered the service of the H. & St. J. R. R., in which he continued until about 1874. During a portion of this time he was paymaster, and assistant treasurer of the road. In 1874, he settled in Lincoln, Neb., in the B. & M. R. R. Land Department. Was appointed to present position in July, 1881. He was married in Keokuk, Iowa, December 8, 1875, to Miss Haskell, of Tennessee. Mr. M. is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge, and Chapter of Glens Falls, N. Y.

L. MEYER, dry goods and groceries, business established in 1874, dry goods added in 1880. Employs five clerks and carries a stock of about $8,000 to $10,000 in the season. Mr. M. was born in Schuttuber, Bohemia, August 12, 1853, attended school nine years, and in 1870, removed to the United States. After remaining a few months in Des Moines, Iowa, he finally settled in Lincoln, Neb., in the same year he engaged in clerking, until 1874. He was married in Lincoln, October 2, 1879, to Miss Annie Gunnasan of Lincoln. They have one son, Max. Mr. M. was appointed Notary Public, in January, 1881, and United States Gauger, in October, 1879. He is a member of the K. of P., also of the Board of Trade.

A. R. MITCHELL, M. D., physician and surgeon, was born near Cambridge, Henry Co., Ill. He commenced reading medicine with Dr. Hiram Nance, and continued the study with Dr. W. H. Cole, graduating from Rush Medical College, February 25, 1879. In March 1879, he came to Lincoln and engaged in practice. He was appointed Assistant Surgeon of the B. M. R. R. He gives particular attention to surgery and surgical diseases of women. He is a member of the State and County Medical Societies, and one of the Executive Committee of the Lincoln Society, being one of the original promoters of the organization.

JOHN W. MITCHELL, City Weigher, was born January 5, 1827, at Bentleyville, Washington Co., Pa., where he was raised and educated, and in 1846, engaged as clerk in the mercantile business for about five years, then opened business for himself, until 1856, when he sold out and went to Illinois. Engaging there with the R. I. & P. R. R. Company, as foreman of construction for one year, then went to Iowa City, Iowa, and was appointed as janitor to the State University there for about four years. In 1863, was made City Marshal of same town. In 1865, acted as agent for the Iowa Central Insurance Company. In 1866, went into the milling business, and in the spring of 1869, came to Lincoln, Neb., and engaged in the hotel business, for about one year, and in 1874, went to Roca, Lancaster County, and engaged in the quarry business, and in 1876, returned to Lincoln, and was elected Constable, and October, 1879, was appointed City Weight Master. Was married March 5, 1850, to Miss Nancy Barra, who was born in Washington County, Pa., and has seven children living; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Jackson, Ula, also married, George H., conductor, Thomas and Joseph (twins), McClellan and Eliza and two deceased. Family members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Also is one of the Sons of Temperance, joined the same in 1847, acted as Treasurer, and Deputy Grand Worthy Patriarch, and in 1853 was made Postmaster under the administration of Franklin Pierce, at Bellesville, Pa.

GEN. M. MONTGOMERY, came to Lincoln, in October, 1873, and engaged in the practice of his profession. He is a native of Olivesburg, Ohio, and resided at Ashland, Ohio, prior to removing to Beaver Dam, Wis., in 1850. In 1855, he took up his residence at Sparta. In August, 1862, he raised Company D, Twenty-fifth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and when the regiment was organized he was commissioned Colonel of it. He continued in command until June 7, 1865, when the regiment was mustered out. He also commanded Montgomery's Brigade of Kimball's Provisional Division, at and near Vicksburg, and also of a brigade attached to the Sixteenth Army Corps. He was wounded at Atlanta, July 22, 1864, and lost an arm. He was taken prisoner there and taken to Macon, and then to Charleston, being exchanged after the fall of Atlanta. He was then ordered to go to Wisconsin, on recruiting service, but returned to his regiment at Beaufort. He had command of the Second Brigade, First Division, Seventeenth Corps, on the campaign through the Carolinas. In the spring of 1865, he was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General, for gallant and meritorious services in the campaigns through Georgia, and the Carolinas. After his discharge he returned to Wisconsin. He was married in Perrysville, Ashland Co., Ohio, April, 1850, to Ellen M., daughter of Dr. T. Turner of that place, a native of New York State. They have six children; Carrol S., attorney at Omaha, a graduate of the Wisconsin University and law school, George M., associated with his father in practice, Sarah E., now Mrs. John A. Buckstaff, Clara, Eugene T. and Gage. The General is a member of the State and County Bar Association and of the A., F. & A. M. He was High Priest of Sparta Chapter, No. 19, R. A. M., and his sword was captured when he was taken prisoner and recovered by the General fifteen years later.

THOMAS O. MOON, State Agent Mutual Aid Society of Iowa, was born June 9, 1843, in Hancock County, Ind., and at the age of seven went to Iowa, with his parents, availing himself of a common school education, and then went to Oskaloosa and attended the Quaker College for about one year, and from thence to Des Moines, Iowa, where he attended the Iowa College of law, and graduated in 1879, then went to Warren County, and practiced law for about two years. In April, 1881, came to Lincoln, and was appointed General State Agent for the Mutual Aid Society of Des Moines, Iowa, as well as practicing law in different courts. He was married in 1864, to Miss Elizabeth Neal of North Berwick, Me., in Iowa. They have six children, Clark E., Lura A., May, William Guy, Bessie and John. He joined the Masons in 1865, in Iowa, and is a member of Lincoln Lodge, No. 19, as Master Mason, and he also belongs to the Quaker Church.

JOHN H. MORAN, foreman in the foundry, was born 1850, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and served his apprenticeship at Alton, Ill., under Dunford and Davis, for about five years, and in 1873 went to Atchison, Kan., and engaged as head workman in Seaton & Lea's foundry, there for about twelve years, and in July, 1881, came to Lincoln and was made foreman of their foundry here. He is a member of the Catholic Church. His parents were both born in Ireland, and came to America, in 1840. His father is employed in the same foundry.

WILLIAM L. MORRIS, florist, was born in October, 1856, in Pennsylvania where he was raised and educated. He then went with his parents to Iowa and worked on a farm, and in the nursery business. In 1878 he came to Lincoln and engaged in the floral business, and has a large variety of bedding plants as well as tropical, and in 1881 was appointed superintendent of gardening at the State Asylum. He was married in October, 1880, to Miss Mary Jane Davidson, of Brooklyn, Iowa. They are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

M. M. MULFORD, contractor and plasterer, was born in Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., N. J., March 13, 1850, where he lived until 1860, and from thence he went to Crumpton, Md., where he lived until 1859, was partly educated there and finished his education at Bridgeton. After leaving school he went to sea, following the waters until 1867, when he was shipwrecked at the mouth of the Chester River on the 13th day of December, together with his father, uncle and two colored men. The vessel, which was a total wreck, belonged to his father. After waiting three days they managed to land on the ice and then rescued themselves after walking thirty-five miles through a terrible snow-storm in wet clothes before they could get aid. He then went back to Crumpton, Md., where he remained until 1870, his health being very poor ever after the wreck. From there he went to Bridgeton, N. J., where he learned his trade in 1873. He then went to Streator, Ill., where he went into partnership with his brother, a plasterer, and went to building very extensively doing all of the main buildings and a great many dwellings throughout the city. In 1875 he returned East, and in June, 1876, he went to Columbus, Ohio, where he worked on the ornamental work in the asylum. In August he went back to Streator and once more went to contracting, and in the spring of 1878 he came to Lincoln, Neb., and worked on the ornamental work in the Government postoffice. After finishing that he went to contracting, plastering a large majority of the large buildings throughout the city. He was married June 15, 1879, to Miss Annie Osborn at Lincoln. She was born October 27, 1859, in Decatur County, Iowa. They have one child, Pearl Eilleen, born March 29, 1881, at Lincoln, Neb. In the summer of 1881, he plastered about 35,000 yards of plastering, and has good prospects for this summer, having just finished the Odd Fellows Hall here, one of the finest buildings in the State. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., Cumberland, N. J., and No. 35, of Bridgeton, N. J. He also belongs to the Union Mechanic, of New Jersey, and No. 27 of Bridgeton, N. J.

IRA A. NADEAU, of the firm of Stevens, Waters & Nadeau, lumber merchants, was born at Monroe, Mich., January 23, 1855. He lived at Monroe until he came to Lincoln in the summer of 1881. He was educated at that place and read law in the Office of Congressman Willits at Monroe, where he was admitted to the bar and practiced until coming West.

NAHRUNG & MEYER, wholesale and retail dealers in agricultural implements and farm machinery, shelf and heavy hardware. They carry in stock walking and riding cultivators, sulky and walking plows, Moline Company Wagons, Smith an P., Wagons, Empire Combined Harvester and Binder and Self-binder, Aultman & Taylor Thresher, Romeo Buggies, also Howe Sewing Machines. C. Nahrung of above firm was born in Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany, June 23, 1830. He came to the United States in 1850 and located in Cumberland, Md., from there he moved to St. Louis then to St. Joseph, Mo., in 1853. He engaged in dealing in general merchandise in Wathena, Kan., a number of years and from there moved to Nebraska in 1880, and settled in Lancaster County. He is still engaged in stock raising and has a farm of 160 acres near Lincoln where he keeps full-blooded Jersey cattle, which he bought in St. Joseph, Mo., and also full-blooded Berkshire pigs. He was married in Cumberland, Md., in 1850 to Miss Bertha Young, a native of Frankfort-on-the-Main. They have eight children, Charles, Augusta, now Mrs. Jacob Martin, Emelia, Liddie, now Mrs. J. H. Buerstatte, William H., Lizzie, Viola and Olive--the latter twins. Mr. Nahrung is a member of the German Methodist Episcopal Church, A., F. & A. M, Lodge and Chapter, I. O. O. F., Lodge and Encampment and the German Literary Society. August Meyer of above firm, was born in Prussia, February 17, 1839, came to the United States in 1855 and located in Clayton County, Iowa, and from there removed to Nebraska in 1867, settled in Lancaster County and engaged in farming until 1881 when he came into Lincoln. He was married in Lancaster Co., Neb., August 23, 1867, to Miss Louisa Stutthart. They have five children, John, Edward, Caroline, William and Pearlie.

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[Portrait of Albinus Nance.]

HON. ALBINUS NANCE, Governor of the State of Nebraska, was born at Lafayette, Stark Co., Ill., March 30, 1848, and is the oldest son of Dr. Hiram Nance, who has been for many years one of the most successful physicians in Central Illinois. The ancestors of Governor Nance on his father's side were French-Huguenots, and were driven from France by the religious intolerance and persecutions that followed the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. They came with many others to the new world and formed a prosperous community in the State of North Carolina, their decendents moved northward and westward as the settlements advanced, and in 1836 Dr. H. Nance, above mentioned, located in the then new State of Illinois, the far West of that period. The Governor's ancestors on his mother's side were of English origin. His mother's maiden name was Sarah R. Smith, she was born in the State of Ohio. At the commencement of the war, Albinus was a mere boy; too young to become a soldier, but at a later period of the struggle he enlisted in the Ninth Illinois Cavalry. At the date of enlistment he was only sixteen years old. It is one of the traditions of the family that the young soldier was mustered in contrary to the wishes and earnest protests of his parents. He continued in the service until the close of the war, and participated in the following battles, viz.: Guntown, Hurricane Creek, Tupelo, Columbia, Tenn., Spring Hill, Franklin and Nashville. In the charge which broke the enemy's line at the battle of Nashville he was slightly wounded. When the war closed and his regiment was disbanded he became a student at Knox College, Galesburg, Ill., taking part of the classical course. Soon after leaving college he commenced the study of law and in 1870 was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court of Illinois. Impressed with the belief that the West would afford a more promising field for the employment of his youthful energies he came to Nebraska in 1871 and took a homestead in Polk County, devoting part of his time to farming and giving some attention to the practice of law. Finally he removed to Osceola, the county-seat of Polk County, and soon established a very lucrative law practice. In 1874 his friends submitted his name to the Republican convention of the Thirteenth District for Representative in the State Legislature. The convention was composed of delegates from the following named counties: Platt, Butler, Polk, Hamilton, York, Fillmore, Clay and Adams. A prolonged and excited contest occurred in the convention. There were seven candidates in all, and the friends of each worked with untiring energy. Finally, after much balloting Albinus Nance received the nomination by a majority of one vote This was the commencement of a remarkable political career. His principal opponent in the convention entered the field as a independent candidate and desperate efforts were made to defeat the regular candidate, but with out success. Nance was elected by about 2,000 majority and during the ensuing session of the Legislature made a good record as a member of the House. In 1376 he was one of the six delegates chosen by the Republican State Convention to represent Nebraska in the Republican National Convention at Cincinnati and was elected chairman of the delegation. During that year he was re-nominated for the Legislature and re-elected almost without opposition. When the Legislature convened he was elected Speaker of the House. The splendid record that he made as a presiding officer brought him prominently before the people as a man worthy of additional honors, and in 1878 he was nominated for Governor by the Republican State Convention and was elected by a very large majority. In 1880 he was re-nominated by acclamation, and was re-elected by a majority larger than that of any other candidate on the State ticket. The distinguishing feature of his administration had been an unassuming but inflexible determination to execute the laws with fidelity to the best interests of the people of Nebraska. Since the commencement of his first term the vast and varied resources of the State have been wonderfully developed, and the Governor often refers with commendable pride to the rapid growth of his adopted State during the years he has occupied the position of chief executive. He was married in 1875 to Miss Sarah White, daughter of Egbert and Mary White, of Farragut, Iowa. A sweet little child, Nellie, now five years old, is the only darling of the Governor's family.

NEWMAN & THACKARA, wholesale dealers in grain, flour and feed. Business established in fall 1880. They contemplate improvements this year that will give them elevator storage of about 10,000 bushels and a grinding capacity of twenty-five bushels hourly. J. E. Newman, of above firm, was born in Schenectady County, N. Y., July 16, 1855. In 1863 his parents moved to Rutland County, N. Y., and from there in 1873, to Nebraska, locating in Lincoln. The subject of this sketch engaged in printing in Lincoln and in 1876 went to Colorado and engaged in mining and milling, returning to Lincoln in 1879. He was married in Lincoln, August 21, 1878 to Miss Hargreaves, of Lincoln. They have one child, Walter H.

THOMAS OGLES, engineer, Commercial Hotel, was born October 1, 1844, at Indian Creek, Pike Co., Mo., and educated there. In 1861 enlisted in Company I, Missouri State Volunteers, under Gen. Henderson. Then re-enlisted in Company A, Tenth Missouri Cavalry, under Col. Smart, and participated in all the battles with his regiment and mustered out in the fall of 1865 at Macon City, Mo. Then went to Jacksonville, Ill., and engaged as agent in the agricultural business for about fifteen months. In 1868 engaged as captain and engineer on passenger ferryboats on the Mississippi, also acting at different times as pilot, for all three of which positions he holds certificates. In the fall of 1881 came to Lincoln and engaged by the Commercial Hotel as stationary engineer. Was married in January 1867, to Miss Katie Snow, of Jacksonville, Ill. Has two children, Ollie and William. Is a member of the I. O. O. F., Clarksville Lodge, No. 53. During the time Mr. O. was on the Mississippi he rescued the lives of two men who were on the point of drowning, the boat in which they were having been capsized in a storm which was then prevailing.

C. P. OLSON, superintendent of bridges B. & M. R. R. in Nebraska, was born in Sweden, April 3, 1844. He came to the United States in 1869 and settled in Burlington, Iowa, where he became connected with the C., B. & Q. R. R. in the bridge building department. In 1875 he removed to Lincoln and was appointed to his present position about 1877. He was married in Burlington, Iowa, May 17, 1870, to Miss Mary A. Waseland, of that city. They have two children, Ella A. and Robert F.

P. W. O'CONNER, meat market. Established in 1881. P. W. O'Conner, carriage manufactory and blacksmithing business was established in 1875. Employs fifteen men regularly and in summer their force is increased to about thirty men. Mr. O'Connor was born in County Mayo, Ireland, February 2, 1838. His parents moved to Canada in 1840 and in 1861 he came to the United States, locating in different parts of the States. In 1869 he moved to Nebraska, locating in Lincoln a short time and then settled in Crete, Neb., and established a carriage manufactory establishment. Removed to Lincoln in 1875. Mr. O'Connor has been engaged in the business about seventeen years. He was married in Hastings County, Canada, April 9, 1872, to Miss Brown. They have five children, Mary Bridget, Daniel Bernard, Alice Ann, Dominick George and Theresa Loretto. Mr. O'Connor is a member of St. Theresa Church, of Lincoln, and is a member of the land league.

R. C. OUTCALT, banker, member of the firm of Marsh Bros., Mosher & Co., came to Nebraska in 1870 and located in Lincoln. He entered the bank of James, Sweet & Brock and continued with that firm and their successors until he came into the present firm, October, 1878. He is a native of Rockport, Mo., where he was reared. He went to New York when he was fifteen years old and engaged in the commission business and afterward in the manufacturing of shirts.

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[Portrait of C. J. Nobes.]

C. J. NOBES, warden of the State penitentiary, was born near Joliet, Will Co., Ill., May 26, 1849. In 1869 he became connected with the State penitentiary at Joliet as yardmaster. In July, 1874, he moved to Lincoln, Neb., and took the position of deputy warden of the penitentiary. Was commissioned warden September 3, 1880. He was married in Joliet, Ill., May 20, 1875, to Miss Helen J. Richardson, of that city. They have one daughter; Jane R. Mr. N. is a member of the Episcopal Church and is a Knight Templar in the Masonic fraternity.

PHELPS PAINE, Chief Clerk Money Order Department of the Lincoln Post office. He was born in Painesville, Ohio, May 23, 1844. His parents moved to Monmouth, Ill., in 1848 where the subject of this sketch received his education. In April, 1861 he enlisted in Company K, Ninth Regiment Illinois Volunteers for three months. Re-enlisted July 26, 1861, and commissioned First Lieutenant, January 1, 1862, and appointed Aid-de-camp on the staff of his father General E. A. Paine. March 11, 1863, he was commissioned Assistant Adjutant General, with the rank of Captain, by President Lincoln. Was mustered out May 31, 1865. Was on Gen. Conrod's staff at the close of the war. He returned to Monmouth and then entered a commercial school in Cleveland, Ohio. In May, 1870 he moved to Nebraska and settled at Plattsmouth and engaged in real estate business and insurance. He moved to Lincoln in the spring of 1877 and was connected with the State land department for four years. Was appointed to his present position in June 1881. He was married in Monmouth, Ill., September 3, 1868, to Miss Parker of that city.

B. L. PAINE, M. D., homoeopathic physician and surgeon, came to Lincoln in February, 1878. Since January, 1879, he has practiced alone, having had a partner before that. He was born at Rutland, Ohio, October 29, 1851. Read medicine with Dr. T. Curtis Smith, of Middleport, Ohio. Graduated from the Ohio Medical College in the spring of 1875, and practiced at Rutland until the fall of 1876: he then entered the Hahnemann Medical College at Philadelphia, and graduated in the spring of 1877. He practiced at Portsmouth, Ohio, until he came to Nebraska. He is a member of the Northwestern Academy of Homoeopathy, and of the Nebraska State Homoeopathic Society.

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["LINCOLN INFIRMARY," DR. MRS. H. K. PAINTER, PROP., UNIVERSITY PLACE.]

HETTIE K. PAINTER, the proprietor of the Lincoln Infirmary, was a native of Philadelphia, Pa., the daughter of Joseph and Charity Kersey nee Cope. Her father having died when she was quite young, she was adopted by her uncle and aunt, Mordecai and Esther Hayes, of Chester County, Pa., who were widely known where ability, integrity, and finances were required to advance any humanitarian work, being a daughter of the late Jesse Kersey, a minister in the Society of Friends well known and beloved by all. Both her organization and early practical education well fitted her for the many positions she has filled. After marriage with Joseph H. Painter, of West Chester, Pa., they moved to Ohio, where they remained several years. A great portion of her time was devoted to benevolent and charitable enterprises. In 1852, they returned to the East and resided in Philadelphia and Camden, N. J., during this time she continued her medical studies, having had from her childhood a natural turn and desire to make herself useful in that profession, and after a regular course of lectures at the Penn Medical University, she graduated in 1860. At the breaking out of the war she offered her services and organized, under the auspices of Gen. Phil. Kearney, the first hospital south of the Potomac River, at the Theological Seminary. Here she had forty men detailed as her assistants. A great and grand work was achieved at this place. After the first battle of Bull Run, under a commission from Gov. Parker, of New Jersey, also one from Gov. Curtain, of Pennsylvania, she followed the army, laboring in hospital and on the field. Here her medical education, as well as elsewhere, was in constant demand. Gen. Grant gave her a free pass on all railroads and steamboats operating against Richmond, with orders to officers to assist her in her work. She received and dispensed large stores available to the benefit of soldiers from a number of different States, giving comfort to the weary and soothing the dying, far from their homes and friends, also writing letters to their loved ones (and ofttimes penning the last words of noble, brave men, who had fought valiantly under our flag) until after the surrender of Gen. Lee, when she withdrew to Washington and continued her services at the different hospitals, frequently accompanying the sick and wounded to northern hospitals and to their homes, by order of Surgeon Gen. Barnes, in hospital cars, continuing her services at hospitals until the troops had all been removed. After practicing her profession in Washington, D. C., Alexandria and Richmond, Va., until 1868, she visited her two sons, who were pioneers on the U. P. R. R.; J. K., at Cheyenne, Wy. Ter., and L. M., at Corinne, Utah Ter. Her health had thoroughly given away; after a time she recuperated and her services were in demand, her practice extended as far west as Sacramento, on special occasions to the family of Gov. Bigler, and others and south to Salt Lake, where she located. Here she had an extensive practice numbering among her patients were several of President Brigham Young's and Bishop John Sharp's families, also other prominent families in the Territory, until her health again failed, and she was compelled to cease business. She was reduced almost to death's door, when, recovering somewhat, through the earnest solicitation of her son, J. K., she sought restoration in the mountains of Colorado, without much benefit, thence came to Lincoln, Neb., (her husband had gone into business at this place). In the course of one year she was again able to resume practice, in which she has been remarkably successful. From her extensive travel and experience in medicine she saw the importance of erecting an infirmary, where chronic cases could be more successfully treated. This is the first institution of the kind in the West. In this enterprise she has been eminently successful. From the manner of treatment and the healthy and salubrious climate of Nebraska she has had patients from Connecticut to California.

HON. A. L. PALMER, attorney at law, came to Nebraska in March 1868, and has since been engaged in practice and in speculation. He was a member of the first City Council and of the School Board for a while. For four years he was County Judge. He has been an extensive operator in real estate and has erected a great many business blocks, among them the Opera House, the drug store near it, and a number of dwellings, including the row on R street, opposite the University. He was born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., town of Westfield, June 11, 1835. When four years old his parents removed to Jackson County, Iowa, and he lived there until he came to Nebraska. He enlisted in the fall of 1861 in Company I, Twelfth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, being a Lieutenant, and served until he was discharged on account of wounds received at Corinth, after eighteen months' service. He returned to Jackson County. He was married at Andrew, Jackson Co., Iowa, to Lydia Butterworth; she died in 1869, leaving one child--Carrie V. His present wife was Rocelia A. Chase, a native of Vermont. They have four children--Frank J., Don H., Hattie and Leet Roy. The Judge is a member of A., F. & A. M., Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery. He was Master of Blue Lodge in 1881.

T. J. PARDOE, merchant, was born July 24, 1846, in New York, where he was raised, and availed himself of an education at O'Bryant's Academy in the town of Rye, Westchester Co., N. Y.,; remained there four years, and graduated in 1857. Then went as bookkeeper to his grandfather until 1860. And when the war broke out, enlisted in the Nineteenth Illinois Infantry, Company A, under Col. Turchin and Capt. Wilson. In 1862 was commissioned Second Lieutenant, and same year Captain of Company A; participated in the different battles with his regiment, and mustered out in 1863, and discharged at St. Louis. Was wounded at the battle of Nashville and sent to Cairo, and from there removed to Chicago and engaged in the commission business on South Water street for about thirteen years. In 1872 came to Hastings, Neb., and engaged in the lumber business, and carried on a business of some $30,000 per annum. Remained there about eight years, then sold out and went to Central City, and from thence to Waverly and engaged in the grain business with a Mr. J. R. Cook, and in 1882 sold out and came to Lincoln. Is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Chapter and Commandery, and charter member of Mount Nebo Commandery of Hastings; also same of St. John's; also member of the I. O. O. F., and one of the first Masons initiated in Hastings, and same of I. O. O. F. Assistant Adjutant-General under Gen. McGilvery, afterwards occupied the same position with Col. Irvin, of Ohio, commanding the left wing of the defenses south of the Potomac, and same position with Gen. James A. Hale, commanding Camp Barry, and Artillery Camp of Instruction, Washington, D. C.; and during the time he was with his regiment participated in all of the principal battles from Dam No. 5 Rappahannock to Morton's Ford, and holds medals with inscriptions of each battle he was engaged in, presented to him at Washington by the officers of his battery.

C. B. PARKER & CO., proprietors of the Old Reliable Marble Works. Business established in 1874. The firm consists of C. B. P. and W. S. Glass. Do a general business. C. B. P. of the firm was born in Livingston County, N. Y., July 24, 1836. He removed to Lafayette, Ind., with his parents about 1844, where he received his education. In 1862 he went to the Pacific Coast and engaged in mining until 1866; he then returned to Indiana, and from there removed to Lincoln, Neb., in 1874. He was married in Salem, Ore., January 15, 1863, to Miss Almira Smith, a native of New York. They have one child, Minnie. Mr. William S. Glass was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., November 29, 1848. He came to Nebraska in 1874, located in Lincoln, and worked at his trade until the present firm was established. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., and the I. O. O. F.

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[COTTAGE OF JUDGE C. M. PARKER, COR. L AND EIGHTEENTH STREETS.]

C. M. PARKER, the subject of this sketch, was born in Geneseo, N. Y., August 28, 1840. In the fall of 1844 his parents removed and settled near Lafayette, Ind., where he resided until the summer of 1861, when he enlisted as a private in Company A, Forty-sixth Indiana Volunteers, May 16, 1863. He lost an arm while participating in the memorable "Vicksburg Campaign" at the battle of Champion Hill, Miss. Returning to his home in Indiana, he was offered a commission in the army by Gov. Morton, which he declined, as he desired to fit himself for his chosen profession--the law. After pursuing his studies in the office of Pratt & Rollins, he entered the law school of the University of Michigan, graduating in the spring of 1870. He at once selected Lincoln, Neb., as his chosen field, and has since been closely identified with that city, which has been his home since that time. In November, 1881, he was elected by the people of Lancaster County to the position of Judge of the County Court, a position which he fills with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of those who have business relations with him.

ALBERT F. PARSONS, attorney and money loaner, came to Malcolm, Neb., and lived there until he moved to Lincoln in 1880. Read law here two years, and was admitted to the bar in 1882. He is now engaged in the money-loaning business, the firm being Parsons & Andrus. They commenced business in February, 1882, being loan agents and dealers in all kinds of securities. Mr. P. was born at New Brunswick in 1851, and removed to McHenry County, Ill., in 1868, living there until he came to Nebraska.

BURNHAM D. PARSONS, farmer, Section 3, Malcolm Precinct, Neb., P. O. Lincoln, was born in New Brunswick, and moved from there to McHenry County, Ill., where he lived until 1870. In that year he came to Nebraska and located on Section 3, Town 11, Range 5, near Malcolm, where he has since been engaged in farming. He was married in McHenry County, Ill., in February, 1879, to Eudora M. Sherman, a native of McHenry, Ill. They have one child, Mabel A.

J. A. PATTERSON, dealer in agricultural implements, handles the "Advance" corn planter, for one or two men--his own invention; the "Advance" harrow and the "Utility" corn harrow; patent folding work-table, ironing boards, wagon jacks, etc. Mr. Patterson was born near Pittsburgh, Penn., in February, 1822. While an infant his parents moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. About 1830 they moved into the country, and then to Indiana, on the Wabash. About 1854 they moved to Sterling, Ill., where the subject of this sketch was engaged in business as farmer and drover. In 1876 he commenced manufacturing at Rock Falls, Ill., in which he continued until August, 1880, when he removed to Lincoln, Neb., and engaged in manufacturing at the State Prison. He was married in La Porte, Ind., in August, 1849, to Miss Judith Fosdick, of La Porte. They have three children, La Mona (now Mrs. Stewart, of Pleasantville, Iowa), Belle (now Mrs. Malinquist), Edith. Mr. P. is a member of the Christian Church.

L. F. PENNINGTON, train-dispatcher B. & M. R. R. in Nebraska, was born in Bartholomew County, Ind., December 9, 1856. He studied telegraphing in railroad office at Vernon, Scott Co., Ind., and in 1876 entered the service of the Mississippi Central R. R. Was train-dispatcher at Water Valley, Miss., with this company. Then he moved to Nebraska in April, 1880, and located a homestead in Furnas County, remaining only a few months. He then settled in Lincoln and entered the service of the B. & M. R. R. in his present capacity. He was married in Madison, Ind., December 24, 1876, to Miss Ollie P. Ransey, of Madison. They have two children, Nellie and Maud. Mr. P. is a member of the K. of H.

J. R. PERKINS, steam and gas fitter, agent of Hay & Prentice's steam heating apparatus, of Chicago. He makes a specialty of boiler and engine setting, and has the most complete set of tools in the State. He has lately completely renewed the heating apparatus at the State Insane Asylum. Mr. P. was born in Delaware County, N. Y., July 2, 1835. His parents moved to Hartwick, N. Y., when he was young. He left home in 1848 and commenced learning his trade in Oneonta, N. Y. He then engaged in the locomotive department of the N. Y. C. R. R., and had charge of an engine for several years. He enlisted August 5, 1862, in Company L, First New York Mounted Rifles, and served until mustered out in 1865. During the most of this time he was attached to the Provost Marshal's office, detached on special duty. He returned to New York at the close of the war, and shortly after removed to Freeport, Ill., where he resided until he came to Nebraska in 1881. He followed steam and gas fitting in Freeport. He was married in South Valley, Otsego Co., N. Y., October 20, 1858, to Miss Chloe L. Butler, a daughter of Thomas Butler, an old resident of that county. They have one child, Lillie A. Mr. Perkins is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Chapter, Council and Commandery.

R. A. PERRY, of the firm of Plummer, Perry & Co., came to Nebraska in the fall of 1879. Prior to that time he was a resident of Chicago for sixteen years. He has been engaged in the grocery business for the last eighteen years. He is a native of Shoreham, Addison Co., Vt., and removed from his native place to Chicago in 1864.

R. O. PHILLIPS, secretary and treasurer Lincoln Land Co. and South Platte Land Co.; was born August 29, 1842, at Jefferson, Greene Co., Pa., where he was raised, and educated at Waynesburg College, and availed himself of a scientific course. After leaving college he went to Washington, Pa., and learned the printing trade. In April, 1861, he enlisted as a private in Company E, of the Twelfth Regiment of the Pennsylvania Light Infantry. Then re-enlisted in Company D of the Eighty-fifth Pennsylvania Infantry, and was elected First Lieutenant of his company, and participated in all the battles with his regiment, and was mustered out in December, 1864; and in January, 1865 came to Illinois and engaged in mercantile business for one year, then read law for about two years, and was admitted to the bar at Pontiac, Ill., and in 1868 came to Marengo, Iowa. Remained there a year in business, and in 1869 came to Lincoln, and was nominated and accepted by the Commissioners as Deputy Clerk for three years, and afterward was elected County Clerk for two terms; and in 1877 was in the House of Representatives for one year; then practiced law for one year, and afterwards was appointed secretary and treasurer of the Lincoln Land Company and South Platte Company. Was married in Van Buren County, Ill., in 1872, to Miss M. J. Gudgel, of Chicago. Had three children, all of whom died and are buried in the Lincoln Cemetery. Is a member of the A., F. & A. M.

HON. J. E. PHILPOTT, attorney at law, came to Lincoln in June, 1867. In 1857 he had been out to Nebraska City, and remained there a few months, going east with the intention of returning, but was taken sick. He was born at New Providence, Clark Co., Ind., June 5, 1839. His parents were residents of Kentucky, but were visiting in Indiana when he was born. From his fourth to his eighteenth or nineteenth year he lived in Ohio. He enlisted in the Nineteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, October, 1861, and was soon transferred to the Eighteenth Ohio, being commissioned Second Lieutenant of Company A., and detailed as Orderly of the Regiment, until the spring of 1863. He was promoted to First Lieutenant and Captain, meanwhile. In July, 1863, he was made Colonel of the Eighteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry,, and was finally mustered out in November, 1864. He returned to Ohio, and resided at Carrollton, engaging in practice there. Both before and after the war he served as County Recorder and Clerk of the Common Pleas and District Courts, and in the Spring of 1867, went to Wyandotte, Kas. There he published a newspaper until he came to Lincoln. He was a member of the Constitutional Convention in 1871, and County Judge from January 5, 1880, to January 5, 1882. He was married at Lincoln, September 20, 1871, to Anna B. Field, a native of LaSalle, Ill. They have two children, Mary Imogene, and Charles Wescott. They lost one child. The Judge is a member of the A., F. & A. M., and G. A. R., being the first Provisional Commander of the G. A. R. of Nebraska.

MAJ. CHARLES W. PIERCE, Register of the United States Land Office, came to Nebraska in 1869, and bought a large tract of land near Waverly, Lancaster Co. He was born in Benton, Yates Co., N. Y., October 7, 1823, and removed with his father to Sandusky, Ohio, in 1829. There he lived until 1847, when he removed to Huntsville, Ohio, where he stayed until 1855. In that year he came to Havana, Mason Co., Ill. August 5, 1862, he enlisted in Company B., Eighty-fifth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was elected First Lieutenant thereof. He continued with that regiment until the capture of Atlanta, when failing health induced him to be sent to Washington, D. C., becoming Brigade Quarter-master of Hardin's Division. He was commissioned Major at Washington, in December, 1865. He was sent to Alabama, but assigned to duty in the Freedmen's Bureau, and was District Commander of thirteen companies in Western Alabama. He held that position until January, 1867, when he was mustered out and elected member of Congress, in February, from the Fourth Alabama District. He served one term in the Fortieth Congress. He was then appointed Assessor of Internal Revenue, for the First Alabama District, with headquarters at Mobile. Remained in that position until February, 1872, when he moved to Nebraska. He was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1875, and was elected to the State Senate in the fall of 1877, to fill a vacancy, and re-elected in 1880. He resigned his position as State Senator, in 1881, when he was appointed Register of the United States Land Office, in October. He took charge December 1, 1881. He was married in Republic, Seneca Co., Ohio, November 5, 1850, to Isabella Burton, a native of Norwich, Vt. They have two children living, Florence B. and Charles A. Three are dead, Eugene, James and Edith. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Lodge, Chapter and Commandery. Also of the G. A. R.

ELI PLUMMER, of Plummer, Perry & Co., wholesale grocers, came to Plattsmouth, Neb., March 23, 1863. He was employed in the mercantile house of Tootle, Hanna & Co., where he remained five years, being at first porter and then salesman. In 1867 he bought out their business and continued it until February, 1879, when he sold out. In August, he established his present business at Lincoln. They do a yearly business of about $500,000, which is double the amount done the first year. While at Plattsmouth Mr. P. carried on a grain business, being almost the first grain dealer in that region. He was born in Goshen Township, Clermont Co., Ohio, in 1835, and lived there until about sixteen years of age. He then moved to Yellow Springs, Des Moines Co., Iowa, where he lived four years, going thence to Afton, Union Co., Iowa, where he stayed until coming to Plattsmouth. He was married at Plattsmouth, August 24, 1871, to Henrietta Gaston, daughter of Judge Matthew Gaston, of Guernsey County, Ohio, a native of that county. They have two children, Fred and Ralph.

FABREN S. POTVIN, contractor and builder, was born in 1839, Quebec, Canada, where he availed himself of an education, until he went to sea as a cabin boy, and during the time he was at sea, he was shipwrecked, and taken prisoner by the Esquimaux Indians, and was held captive for about thirteen months, and kept secluded, but was treated the same as one of the tribe; living in a hut, made in the shape of an angle, constructed out of poles and bark, and covered with snow to the height of some twenty feet, and was fed upon game. He witnessed when there, a tent especially made for the dead, wherein they are placed in a standing position, perfectly frozen, and at different times in the day, the whole village comes and does homage to the dead, by dancing around the bodies, holding branches of trees in their hands, singing, etc.; and in the spring they take the bodies to the sea shore, and there bury them, filling the graves up with oysters, believing the dead should be fed. After thirteen months' captivity, he was liberated by a whaling vessel. He then returned to Quebec and engaged as a sailor to a whaling ship. In 1855 he took a timber claim of 100 acres from the British Government, in Lower Canada; held it for three years, and donated the same to his sister. In 1858 he went to Fort Edward, Washington Co., N. Y., and engaged in the carpenter business, as apprentice, for two years. Thence to New York City, and in the fall of 1860 cast his first vote. In 1866 he completed a large contract, amounting to about $100,000; then returned to Fort Edward, and started a furniture manufactory, for about five years, during which time he was City Alderman, and sustained a heavy loss, his factory being burnt down, without any insurance thereon. In the fall of 1878, came to Lincoln and went to work by the day, for about six months. Then engaged in contracting, and built the grand altar of the Catholic Church, block of buildings for Brigg & Burr, Zehrung & Son, D. B. Alexander, J. F. Lawsing, O. G. King, and several others. Was married in 1864, to Miss K. G. Dowd, who was born at Fort Edward, N. Y. Has three children, Mary, Lilly and Daisy, all members of the Catholic Church. Mr. Potvin is considered to be one of the most prominent builders in Lincoln, and does now a business of some $30,000.

HON. S. B. POUND, Judge of Second Judicial District, State of Nebraska, is a native of Ontario County, N. Y., where he was born January 14, 1835. His parents moved to Wayne County, N. Y., about 1836. His preparatory studies were made at Walworth Academy and the Macedon Academy, both institutions of Wayne County. In 1855 he entered Union College at Schenectady, N. Y., Dr. Knott being the president of the college. In 1859 he graduated and returned to Wayne County, and commenced the study of law under Judge Sherwood, of Lyons, then County Judge and Surrogate. Was admitted to the bar in 1863, and in 1864 entered into partnership with Judge Sherwood, the latter's time having expired. This partnership continued until Judge Sherwood's death, in 1866. Judge Pound then moved to Nebraska and settled in the town of Lancaster, what is now Lincoln, in 1867. After engaging about one year in mercantile business, he entered upon the practice of his profession, having formed a partnership with Seth Robinson. In the fall of 1869, he was elected Probate Judge, and took his seat in 1870. In 1872 he again commenced the practice of law with C. C. Burr. Was elected to the State Senate in 1872 and '73, and a member of the Constitutional Convention in 1875, and was elected District Judge in 1876. He was married in Macedon, Wayne Co., N. Y., January 21, 1869, to Miss Laura Biddlecome, of that county, her parents being old residents of Wayne County. They have three children, Roscoe, Emma Louise, and Olivia. Judge Pound is a member of the State Bar Association, and of the Lancaster Bar Association. Was the first president of the latter.

P. PECK, farmer and stock raiser, was born in 1821, in Genesee County, N. Y., where he was raised and educated, and in 1840, came to Elkhorn Grove, Carroll Co., Ill., and engaged in farming and stock raising for about nine years. Then went to California, and engaged in mining, etc., for about three years. Returned to Illinois, and engaged in farming at the same place, and on the old homestead. In 1867 came to Nebraska, remaining at Plattsmouth for about one year and a half, and in the fall of 1868 came to Lincoln, and purchased a farm of 600 acres, about one mile and a half east of Lincoln, of which about 120 acres are under a high state of cultivation, and the balance meadow, pasture, and orchard, consisting of abut 2,000 assorted trees, such as cherry, early Richmond apple, pears, etc., all of which are in full bearing. He set all the trees out himself. Improvements consisting of a two-story stone house, barn, shed, etc. He was married in 1852, to Miss Nancy Lawrence, of Polo, Ogle Co., Ill. They have four children--Florence A., now Mrs. Dr. W. A. Burr; Mary A., now Mrs. Fred Hovey; Jennie N., a natural artist, having executed some very fine paintings; and Miss Lilly, who has a great talent for music, and considered to be one of the finest soprano singers in Lincoln, and belongs to the Philharmonic Society. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JAMES K. POST, member City Police Force, was born November 10, 1844, at Rochester, N. Y., where he was raised and educated. Left school at the age of eighteen, and was engaged on the street railroad there, as conductor, which position he held for about two years. Then went to Kenosha, Wis., and engaged in farming with his uncle, and from thence to La Porte County, Ind., and purchased a fruit farm of sixty acres, and remained there until 1877, when he came to Lincoln, and was employed by Raymond Bros., as shipping clerk in their wholesale department. In 1880, was appointed by the Mayor to the city police force. Was married in July, 1877, to Miss Martha Pearce, who was born in Indiana. Has three children--Harry, Annie and Raymond. Family members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

H. A. POSTON, groceries and provisions. The business was established in 1875. He carries a stock of about $3,000, and employs two clerks. Mr. P. was born in Loudoun County, Va., July 27, 1846. In 1872, he removed to Wichita, Kan., where he remained about two years. After making a visit to Virginia, he returned west, and settled in Lincoln, Neb., and started his present business. He was married in Sangamon County, Ill., September 27, 1874, to Miss Mattie Chambers, of Sangamon County, formerly of Memphis, Tenn. They have two children--Bertie and Lottie. Mr. P. is a member of the Merchants' Protective Association.

ISRAEL PUTNAM, deceased, was a native of Ohio, but for the past twenty years had made the West his home. He was engaged in freighting during the Pike's Peak excitement, and later to the various military posts between the Missouri River and Camp Floyd in Utah. He commenced freighting on a very small scale, making his first trip with one or two teams, and closing the business when the U. P. R. R. had reached the far West, with quite a large train of wagons. He had his ups and downs in the business, and at one time his train was attacked by the Indians, and his stock run off, at another time he was caught in a snow storm far from any ranch, and half of his cattle perished. But nothing daunted him. He went to work and was soon on his feet again. In 1869, when the freighting business had ceased to be profitable, Mr. P. sold out, and came to Nebraska with Mr. Walsh, with a view of going into business. He visited Lincoln, and saw in the future a great city, and determined to settle there. Having means, they invested largely in real estate, securing at an early day, and at very low prices some of the most valuable property in the city. In 1873, the firm erected the handsome three-story brick block, known as the Academy of Music at that time, and for years afterward the handsomest block in the city. Other houses in various parts of the city were erected by the firm. They also erected the Lincoln Gas Works. At the time the works were started, they were very unprofitable, and continued as such for two years, but since then the growth of the city has made the investment a good one. At the time of Mr. Putnam's death, the firm contemplated building a street railway. Mr. P. was also an active member of the Board of Trade, and advocated the establishment of the organization long before it was started. He was a man of great business sagacity, ever ready to lend a helping hand to an enterprise that looked toward the further advancement of the city he loved so well. He was a man of strict integrity, and honest to a fault. He was taken off just in the prime of his usefulness, and his loss was deeply felt by the city and citizens. He died January 22, 1881, being at that time about forty-five years old. He was married in Lincoln, September 26, 1871, to Miss Amanda Saunders, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Her parents were among the early settlers of Mt. Pleasant, and built the third or fourth house in the town. They have one daughter--Florence. Mr. Putnam's father was a Presbyterian minister, of New York State, and had temporarily taken a pastorate in Ohio at the time of the birth of Israel.

W. B. PUTNAM, engineer in charge of constructed line B. & M. R. R. in Nebraska; was appointed to his present position in June, 1879.

T. P. QUICK, was born December, 1833 in New Jersey, where he was raised and educated, and in 1850 went to Chicago and engaged in business, running steamboats on the canal for about twenty years. In the spring of 1870, came to Lincoln, and purchased 1,000 acres of land, situated west of Lincoln. Emerald Station being on southwest quarter of Section 23, of his farm. Shortly after purchasing the same, he commenced to improve, and to raising stock, and has now some 300 head of graded stock, and some fourteen head of pure bred Durham. Hogs of the Spanish Duroc breed, similar to the Jersey Reds, but considered to be of a finer grade, and will average in weight some 500 pounds when fat, and took five cash premiums on the same at the State Fair. Poultry consists of pure bred Brahmas, and the finest Bronze Turkeys in the county. He has also, for his private use, three thorough bred trotting horses, out of Bashaw and Ethan Allen. His improvements consist of an elegant house, of modern style, and ten acres of orchard, cattle barn 104x54, and sixteen feet high; horse barn 60x72; calf pen, 27x80; two wagon houses, 30x50 and 14x60; machine house, 14x60; stall barn, 24x36, for pure bred stock; barn for bulls, fourteen feet square; besides feeding sheds, pig pens, etc., four large corn cribs; two never failing wells, with Eclipse Wind Mills, and pumps attached, and water pipes are conveyed under ground to all of his sheds and buildings, etc., notwithstanding that Middle Creek runs through a portion of his farm. Was married in 1876, in Omaha, to Miss R. L. Thain, of Lincoln. They have one child living--Clara. Lost a boy, who died at fifteen months old. Mr. Quick is Chief of the Fire Department, and during the time he has been connected with the department, helped to suppress the following fires in the city: The Atwood House, Opera House, Pioneer Hotel, etc. Is also owner and proprietor of one of the finest liquor and billiard establishments in the city. Situated on the east side of the Government Square. Is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Lincoln Lodge, No. 16. Also was elected City Commissioner for two years, having a hot contestant in a Mr. Cramer.

DR. CHARLES C. RADMORE, physician and surgeon, was born in 1829, in Maryland (Queens County), and at an early age went to Indiana, and attended the Franklin Ministry there for about two years, and from there went to Cincinnati, and graduated at the Ohio Medical College, in 1856, after which he commenced practicing, and in 1861, was appointed Surgeon of the Forty-fourth Illinois, then as Assistant Surgeon of the One Hundred and Seventh, and in 1866, was appointed Surgeon to the One Hundred and Fourteenth U. S. C. T., and was discharged in 1867, at Louisville, Ky. Went to Sedalia, Mo., and remained there practicing until 1870, when he came to Lincoln, and engaged in the same profession. Was married in 1852, to Miss Rasaberry of Indiana. Has five children; Belle, Ellen, Elveso, Charles and Harry. Belongs to A., F. & A. M. Lincoln Lodge, No. 18., also to the G. A. R. Farragut Post, No. 25. On the 2nd of June, 1847, enlisted as private in Company F, of the Fourth Ohio, and served in the Mexican war and was discharged in 1848, 2nd day of July, and during the time he was with the One Hundred and Fourteenth was in charge of the Post Hospital, and Chief Medical Officer of the Rio Grande, also Surgeon in Chief of Second Brigade of First Division, Twenty-fifth Army Corps, and in 1878, was in charge of the Post Hospital of Lincoln.

R. R. RANDALL, General Agent of the B. & M. Land Department, was born in Butler County, Ohio, September 20, 1828. His parents settled in Rushville, Ill., November 23, 1831. When twelve years old, the subject of this sketch was bound out to learn the printing trade, which he followed until 1849. In 1850, he engaged in clerking in mercantile business and was appointed Deputy Sheriff of the county. In 1855, he entered into business for himself, in which he continued until he was burnt out in 1860, losing everything. He enlisted in 1861, in the Seventy-third Regiment Illinois Volunteers. Was at once commissioned by Gov. Yates, Adjutant of the regiment, with rank of First Lieutenant. Shortly afterward was appointed Post Adjutant, at Camp Butler, during the summer of 1862. He re-joined his regiment at Louisville, Ky., and in January, 1863, was elected Major of the regiment. He resigned in March, 1863, and returned home. He was then appointed to the Provost Department of the Ninth Congressional District, a position he retained until 1864. Was then appointed Deputy Internal Revenue Assessor, which position he held until Andrew Johnson became President, and in 1866, engaged as salesman with the Rushville Woolen Mills. In 1869, he removed to Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and in 1870, became connected with the B. & M. R. R., from 1873 to 1875, was on the A. T. & Santa Fe R. R., under Mr. Touzalin. Returned to the B. & M. in the latter year. During a few months in 1872, Mr. Randall had charge of the city office of the B & M., in Lincoln. Was appointed to his present position in July, 1880, settled in Lincoln the same year. He was married in Rushville, Ill., May 16, 1850, to Miss Rebecca A. Ellis, daughter of Judge William Ellis, who died in Sacramento City, Cal. They have seven children; Sarah T., now Mrs. S. S. Whiting of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mary E., now Mrs. H. E. Shean of Lincoln, Neb., Emma, now Mrs. T. Miltonberger of Lincoln, Neb., Phoebe, now Mrs. W. S. Cass of Lincoln, Neb., Jonathan William, Richard Rush, jr., Charles W. Mr. R. has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church thirty years.

W. E. RANDLE, locomotive engineer, B. & M. R. R., in Nebraska. Was born in Fairfield, Iowa, November 11, 1852. In 1859, he moved to Nebraska, where they located in Oreapolis, and in 1863, moved into Plattsmouth. The subject of this sketch was engaged with government surveying parties in different parts of Nebraska, and then became connected with the B. & M. R. R., in the locomotive department. He was married in Plattsmouth, November 11, 1874, to Miss Elizabeth Thonnevel of Plattsmouth. They have three children; William, Irving and Hiram.

W. C. RANDLE, engineer of city steamer and city jailor, was born in Madison County, Iowa, December 18, 1842, at an early age went with his parents to Fairfield, Jefferson Co., Iowa, where he was raised and educated, and in 1857, went to Plattsmouth, Cass Co., Neb., and remained there until the war broke out, in 1861. Enlisted in the First Nebraska Volunteer Regiment, Company A, under Col. John M. Thayer, and participated in all the battles of his regiment. Re-enlisted October 29, 1863, at St. Louis, Mo., after which his regiment was mounted and known as First Nebraska Veteran Volunteer Cavalry, went into Arkansas, December, '63, and remained until June, '64, when his regiment was ordered to Omaha, Neb., where the regiment received a veteran furlough. Re-organized at Omaha, August 15, 1864, to a man, on three days' notice, at the time of the Plum Creek massacre, the burning of Hendris mule train of Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he was made government wagon master, and remained until June, 1866, was mustered out July 1, 1866, at Omaha, Neb., and honorably returned to his home at Plattsmouth, and engaged at house building in connection with his father, until 1871. Engaged with the B. & M. R. R. R., as section watchman, then engine wiper to helper in shops, then locomotive fireman, then went into shop to learn the machinist trade, and remained until April, 1880, then moved to Excelsior Coal Mine, Mahaska Co. Iowa, and engaged as locomotive engineer for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R. R. Company, about one year. Then went to Marshalltown, Iowa, and engaged with the Central Iowa R. R., as locomotive engineer until November 15, 1881, when he came to Lincoln and was appointed Engineer City Fire Engine, and City Jailor, and has in charge all property belonging to the fire department, under T. P. Quick, Chief of fire department. He was married November 25, 1866, to Miss A. E. Armstrong, aged eighteen years, who was born in St. Joe, Mo. They have four children living, Henry F., Marion E., Myrtle A., Carrie Belle, ages ten, seven, five and two years. He is a member of the Good Templars, also of the G. A. R. Farragut Post, No. 25.

ISAAC M. RAYMOND came to Lincoln, in December, 1871. He was born in Schenectady, N. Y., and moved from there to Waterloo, Iowa. In 1865, he moved to Waverly, Iowa, and in 1871, to Lincoln. He has engaged in the grocery business since 1862, being in the retail line prior to the establishment of the wholesale business in Lincoln. He was one of the stock holders, a director and vice president of the State National Bank. He is now interested in the Exchange Bank, at Hastings, Raymond Bros. & Yeazel, proprietors. He is one of the projectors of the Lincoln and Fremont R. R. Company, and is vice-president of the Company.

AARON S. RAYMOND, wholesale grocer, came to Nebraska, in 1873. He has engaged in the wholesale grocery business, having been a partner in the firm of Raymond Bros., since January 11, 1872. Before coming here he carried on a retail grocery business for a number of years. He was born in Schenectady County, N. Y. He is a member of the banking firm of Raymond Bros. & Yeazel of Hastings, Neb. One of the directors of the Lincoln & Fremont R. R., and treasurer of the Lincoln Board of Trade.

J. F. RAWLINGS, locomotive engineer, B. & M. R. R., in Nebraska. Was born in Berks County, Pa., November 18, 1849, his parents moved to Lawrence County, Pa., about 1855, where he received his education. In February, 1862, he enlisted in Company H, Seventy-seventh Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out in 1865, he returned to Pennsylvania, and commenced railroading on the Pittsburgh & Fort Wayne R. R. In 1866, he was firing on the Pan Handle route, in 1869, he engaged in the service of the Illinois Central R. R., in Iowa. Was with the B. & M. R. R. for a short time in 1870, then followed his profession in different parts of the United States, until 1881, when he returned to Nebraska. He was married in Fairplay, Wis., October 19, 1873, to Miss Phemie Franklin of Dubuque, Iowa. They have two children: Walter and Mable. Mr. R. is a member of the K. of P. of Missouri.

E. C. REWICK, loan agent, came to Lincoln, in January, 1881, and has been engaged in his present business since. He was born in North Granby, Hartford Co., Conn., October 21, 1851. That was his home until 1870, when he removed to Troy, N. Y., residing there until he came to Nebraska. He was married at Troy, N. Y., October 9, 1877, to Mary A. Leckie, a native of Cohoes, N. Y. They have one child, William Leckie. Mr. R. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., being a Master Mason.

P. COURSEY RICHARDS, general agent of the Mutual Benefit Association of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was born in Shenandoah Valley, Va., March 15, 1840, at which time his father owned two large plantations. He served two years at the saddler's trade in Martinsburgh, Pa., after which he wandered through the Southern and Middle States. Mr. R. educated himself. In the winter of his fifteenth year he taught a large school in Illinois. He was next engaged in peddling tin for G. W. Lininger, who now resides in Omaha, Neb. In 1858 he settled in Peru, Neb., and engaged in managing a drug store, at the same time studying theology, and was afterwards engaged in preaching in Oregon Circuit in Missouri. While engaged in this profession he contracted the disease known as tonsilites, that at the end of the first year compelled him to withdraw and leave those to whom he was becoming very much attached. He then engaged in assisting his father-in-law, J. P. Baker, agent of the Otoe and Missouri Indians. When the war broke out he volunteered as a private in the First Nebraska Cavalry, Company C, afterwards know as the Fifth Iowa Cavalry; was promoted step by step until he reached Quartermaster Sergeant on non-commissioned staff, when he took command of a section of flying artillery; was at Fort Henry, Donelson, Paris, Pittsburg Landing, Haines Landing, opening of the blockade of the Tennessee River, Humboldt, Clarksville, second battle of Dover, and Murfreesboro. Here he fell a victim to disease, after which he convalesced and rendered valuable service to the country in detached service. On receiving an honorable discharge for disability and expiration of service, he came home broken down. One special action we may mention in particular as occurring during his service. He rode sixty-five miles at on time through a country infested with guerrillas, and succeeded in rescuing fourteen of our men held as prisoners in a starving condition. After his return home he went across the plains to Salt Lake City, remaining about eight months. On his return he again attempted to carry on preaching in the Oregon Circuit, but was again prostrated by his previous disease, which became chronic, and he was obliged to undergo the severe operation of having his tonsils cut out, which was successfully done by Dr. Crane of Brownsville. In 1865 he was appointed Register by the Governor; he was also elected Assessor, and served several terms as City Councilman. He came to Lincoln in the winter of 1880, and engaged in the real estate and insurance business; received an appointment in the Secretary of State's office during the session. He was appointed to his present position in the spring of 1882. He was married in Peru, Neb., in June, 1860, to Miss Lizzie Baker, daughter of J. P. Baker, Indian Agent. She died in Peru, leaving five children, Amy F., May M. E., Anna Loura, Henry C. and John W., the latter now dead. He was married to his present wife in Peru, Neb., in May, 1873; she was Miss Cornelia Wiles, of Peru. They have one child living, Frank; they have lost three, two daughters and one son, Gertie, Daisy and Milton, who died in Peru. Mr. R. is a member of Farragut Post No. 25 G. A. R.

ARNOTT C. RICKETTS, attorney at law, was born at Findlay, Ohio, March 18, 1845. Served in Company E, One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in 1864. Received his literary education at Adrian College, Michigan, graduating with the class of '71, and his legal education at the Michigan University, being a member of the law class of '72. Mr. R. located in Lincoln, Neb., in July, 1872, where he has since continued the practice of law. He was married at Adrian, Mich., May 1, 1873, to Louisa M. Lowe, a native of Cherry Valley, N. Y., who was also a member of the class of '71 of Adrian College. They have two children, Ena Kate, born September 26, 1875, and Lowe Arnott, born December 17, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. R. are members of the Methodist Church.

AUSTIN RILEY, farmer, was born in Ireland, and came to America in 1851 and worked in different business until 1857, when he came to Bellevue, Neb.; remained there for about two years, working by the day at stone mason work building a church, and from thence went to Missouri, contracting; remained there for a short time, and in 1866 came to Nebraska the second time and purchased a farm of 145 acres in Section 18, Town 10, Range 8, east of where Lincoln is now located, and is still working it, and worked on the Capitol for a short time, and afterwards purchased a farm of 145 acres in Section 8, Town 10, Range 18; farmed that for a short time and purchased another of 160 acres, which he now owns, and all under cultivation with improvements, and is now turning his attention to stock raising. His farms are one mile apart. He was married in Galena, Ill., in 1854. They have four children, Martin, Tommy, Austin and Mary.

L. H. ROBBINS, M. D., physician and surgeon, came to Lincoln, April 21, 1869, and has engaged in practice here ever since. He has been Government Surgeon for examination of pension applicants for twelve years. In 1875 he was elected president of the Nebraska State Medical Society. In 1869 he was elected president of the Lancaster County Medical Society, and is now secretary of the Lincoln Medical Society; the present membership is seventeen. He was born at Jerseyville, Ill., June 2, 1835, educated at St. Louis, and graduated from Missouri Medical College in 1862. He entered the army immediately after graduation as Acting Medical Inspector of the Army of the Tennessee, serving nearly four years. Returned to St. Louis and remained there until he came to Lincoln. He was married in St. Louis in May, 1866, to Augusta Wyckoff, a native of Jerseyville. She died in 1870, leaving one child, which died six months later. On March 7, 1876, he was married to his present wife, Miss Nannie Cole, of Marietta, Ohio. She was born in Virginia. They have two children, Leonard H. and Kate Park. The Doctor is a member of the State Medical Society and of the A., F. & A. M., also a member of the American Medical Association.

J. ROBERTS, manufacturer of boilers, tanks, portable and stationary engines, steam-fitting, shafting, hangers, cane mills, etc.; all kinds of repairs done promptly. Business established in 1878. He was born in England, March, 1843. He learned his trade at home, his father being a millwright. In 1872 he came to the United States and located in Lincoln, Neb., and followed the business of a millwright and machinist until he started for himself.

E. T. ROBERTS, funeral director and undertaker, and dealer in caskets, robes, badges, gloves, etc. Business established in 1878 by Mr. R. Was born near Utica, N. Y., February 4, 1839. He resided in various places in New York State until about 1868, when he settled in Muskegon, Mich. From there he moved to St. Joseph, where he engaged in house, sign and carriage painting until 1873, in which year he settled in Lincoln, Neb., and took a position in a furniture house. In 1876 he was taken in as partner, under the firm name of Crabbe & Roberts. This continued one year; then Mr. Roberts retired. He was married in Camden, N. Y., July 25, 1860, to Miss Josephine Barber, of Oneida County, N. Y. She died leaving one child, Walton Grant Roberts. He was married to his present wife in Lincoln in October, 1874. She was a Miss Carrie Cleveland, of Yates County, N. Y. Mr. R. is a member of the Episcopal Church, of the A., F. & A. M. of Lincoln, and is "V. C." of the K. of P.

ARTEMUS ROBERTS, architect, was born at Richmond, Ind., October 28, 1841. lived there until 1852, when his parents moved with their family to Pendleton, Madison Co., Ind. That was his home until 1863, when he entered Michigan University, at Ann Arbor. Graduated from that institution in 1867, and returned to Richmond, Ind., and there practiced his profession of architect. He made engineering and architecture a special study the last year he was at college. In February, 1870, he came to Lincoln, Neb., and soon after locating here he began architectural work. He designed some furniture for the executive offices at the State House. Afterward built the Commercial Block, High School building, State Normal School building at Peru; High School building, at Seward, bank block, and residence of Claudius Jones, at Seward; school building at Harvard, Inland, Kenesaw, Sutton and Bennett; Smith Bros.' bank at Beatrice; Capitol block; Lancaster Co. bank building, Davis & Alexander block, Davis Bros. building, Haas & Winger block, Kingman block, Zehrung's block, City block, Odd Fellows' building, and other minor works. He also did a great deal of the Government work at the Indiana Agencies, Industrial School houses, Agents' houses, etc. Soon after the grasshopper visitation of 1874 he went on his farm in Lancaster Precinct, Section 33, Township 10, Range 7, where he now resides; it being one of the best improved farms in the county. He has an orchard of over 940 fruit trees. His residence is one of the finest farmhouses in the county; it is built in Italian style of architecture, and was completed in 1881. Mr. R. was married in Dover, Bureau Co., Ill., in November, 1867, to Elizabeth Bellangee, a native of that place. She died at Lincoln, April 14, 1872, leaving two children, William C. and Artemus L. In November, 1874, Mr. R. married Mary B. Bellangee, a sister of his first wife, and also a native of Dover. They have four children, John M., James Russell, Daniel Edward, and Charles W. Mr. R. served two terms as City Engineer. He has an office in the city, and is actively engaged in his duties as architect.

JACOB ROCKE, proprietor Washington Hotel. This hotel was built by Henry Veith in 1881, and purchased by Mr. Rocke, in October, 1881. The house contains twenty-one rooms, and can accommodate sixty guests. Mr. Jacob Rocke was born in the Province of Rhine, Germany, September 23, 1844. He came to the United States in 1850, and settled in Tazewell County, Ill. Enlisted in 1862 in Company H, Ninety-fourth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Served at Vicksburg, in the Gulf Expedition and in Texas. Was mustered out in 1865. He returned to Illinois and from there moved to Nebraska in 1869, located in Lancaster County and engaged in farming. Moved into Lincoln in 1879. He kept the Farmers' Hotel until he took the present building. Mr. R. is a member of the G. A. R., I. O. O. F., and of the Harmonic Society.

CHARLES A. ROEHRIG, with the County Surveyor, came to Lincoln in July, 1871. He was engaged in the B. & M. R. R. Land Office for about four years, and in the County Clerk's office for a similar period, as deputy and tax accountant. He is now employed in the County Clerk and County Surveyor's office. He was born in Pekin, Ill., April 17, 1855, and lived at Peoria, Ill., until he came to Nebraska. In 1872 he was away from Lincoln with a Government surveying party, and in 1873 he lived awhile at St. Louis. He was married in Lincoln, November 10, 1881, to Mary Riordan, a native of Meadville, Pa. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Blue Lodge.

EDWARD P. ROGGEN, Deputy Secretary of State, came to Nebraska in 1866. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., November 13, 1847, and lived there until 1856, when he went to Cleveland, Ohio. He was educated at the Western Reserve College Hudson Ohio, and in the Cleveland schools. He lived at Cleveland up to 1866, the year in which he came West. In 1868 he located in Omaha, engaging in engineering and surveying until 1870, when he was appointed chief clerk in the Secretary of State's office. Since 1875 he has been Deputy. He enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Seventy-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, September 10, 1864, and served until July 7, 1865, in the Twenty-third Army Corps. For one year he was City Clerk of Lincoln; being first appointed and then elected. He is Assistant Adjutant-General on the Staff of the Governor. He is a member of the G. A. R., K. of P., K. of H., Royal Arcanum, and an honorary member of the Germania and Harmonic Societies of Lincoln, Neb. He was married in Lincoln, Neb., August 31, 1875, to Mrs. Helen G. Chaffee, a native of London, Canada; but reared in Ohio. Mr. R. has been longer connected with the State government than any other man now in office.

SOLOMON RYMAL, janitor, was born in 1835, at South Wentworth, Canada, and came to the United States in April, 1868, and went to Wisconsin, thence to Illinois, where he was engaged in the carpenter business, and in 1867, came to Omaha, Neb., remained there a short time, and then went to Wyoming, and was employed by the Government, building, at Fort Saunders, and from there went to Illinois, and in the spring of 1868, came to Lincoln, and worked at his trade. In 1878, was appointed as janitor to the State Capitol. Was married in Illinois, in 1867, to Mary J. Cramer, who was born in South Wentworth, Canada, and came to the United State with her parents. Has two children living--Salomy Adelty, and Tamma--both girls. Belongs to the A. Order of Free Masons, Lincoln Lodge No. 19, and was made a Mason at Amicia Lodge No. 25, Shellsburg, Wis.

JOHN C. SALSBERY, locomotive engineer of the B. & M. R. R., Neb., was born in Troy, N. Y., September, 16, 1845. In 1859 he moved to Fort Wayne, Ind., and worked for the Wabash Company. In 1862 he engaged in the locomotive department of the Government service, in which he continued for several years. About 1867 he engaged with the H. & St. Joe R. R., and in 1877 changed over to the A. & N. R. R. Has had charge of an engine for fourteen years. He was married in Hannibal, Mo., April 30, 1879, to Miss M. Augusta Parker, of the city. They have one child, Edna C., born in Kansas City, Mo., December 30, 1880. Mr. S. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., and of the K. of P. of Missouri.

E. H. SALSBURY, contractor, was born in Bradford County, Pa., in 1857. Since leaving school he has been principally engaged in building. Moved to Lincoln from Illinois in 1870, and helped to build the Insane Asylum, as well as other public and private dwellings. He built the Calvert Hotel, at Calvert, Nemaha Co., which is a credit to the builder, having built the same in less time than he contracted for. Was married in 1874 to Miss Eliza Van Dorn. Have one child, Elizabeth. Belongs to Lincoln Lodge, No. 19, also Knights of Pythias; Financial Recorder to Temple of Honor. Mrs. S. also belongs to the Ancient Order of the Eastern Star, as associate, and both are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1876 Mr. S. was appointed Assessor for Capital Precinct, and was re-elected last year.

A. A. SARGENT & CO., proprietors of the Lincoln steam soap factory. He is one of the pioneers of the State. Came to Nebraska City in July, 1869, and there engaged in the soap business and in March, 1879, came to Lincoln and rented this factory and took into partnership with him his son, Chester D., who was raised and educated at Nebraska City and graduated at the college there. The factory is one of the largest in the State and has a capacity for turning out some 10,000 pounds of soap per week, besides a few brands of toilet soaps. He does a large shipping trade amounting to some $20,000 per annum, and all their soaps give general satisfaction. At the time that Mr. S. came to the State he purchased a farm of 160 acres of land in Otoe County, seventy acres of which is under cultivation and highly improved.

A. J. SAWYER, attorney at law, came to Lincoln in the fall of 1875 and has practiced here since. He was born at Ottawa, La Salle Co., Ill., October 5, 1844. That was his home until he was two or three years old when he went to Earlville, Ill., and lived there two or three years. From there he went to Chatfield, Minn., where he stayed until he was twenty-one years old, returning then to Ottawa. There he read law with Hollister & Jones and was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court of Illinois in 1867. He was Superintendent of the Fifth Ward School at Ottawa for a while and afterward Superintendent of Schools at Sandwich, Ill., for four years and later at Mendota, Ill., for five years. Came from the latter place to Lincoln. He was a member of the firm of Hunter & Sawyer until the decease of Mr. Hunter, in 1880, since which time he has practiced alone. He was married at Mendota in June, 1875, to Winona S. Branch. Mr. S. is a member of the I. O. O. F., A., F. & A. M., and of the Commandery.

HON. A. G. SCOTT, attorney at law, was born in St. Clair County, Ill., August 25, 1848. Lived there until 1865, when he entered the Illinois Wesleyan University and graduated from that institution in 1869. He afterward pursued the study of law at Bloomington, Ill., in the office of Maj. Packard, and was admitted to the bar at Omaha, Neb., in June, 1872. Mr. S. located in Lincoln, May 14, 1872. He has served one year in 1874 and 1875, as County Superintendent of schools. Was also County Judge for two years from 1876 to January, 1878. The Judge is now vice president of the Lincoln Gas Light Company and engaged in the practice of his profession at Lincoln. He was married at Bloomington, Ill., February 13, 1873 to Mary S. Maxwell, a native of Lacon, Ill. They have three children, Laura M., Grace L., and Maxwell C.

NAHUM S. SCOTT, attorney and City Engineer, came to Lincoln, July 26, 1869, and removed his family here in April, 1870. He has been engaged in law practice and civil engineering since he located here. For nine months he was Justice of the Peace to fill a vacancy. He served two years as Alderman from the Third Ward and has been city engineer since April, 1881. He was born at Marcellus, Onondaga Co., N. Y., August 5, 1824. When about one year old he went to Almond, Allegany Co., N. Y., and resided there until 1850, when he went to Steuben County, N. Y. In 1854 he removed to Forestville, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., living there until he came to Nebraska. He raised Company C, One Hundred and Twelfth New York Volunteer Infantry and was commissioned Captain of that company. He entered service September 11, 1862, and served until he resigned on account of disability, May 27, 1864. From July, 1863, to February, 1864, he was on recruiting duty at Elmira, N. Y. He was in the battle of Zuni, Carrsville, Moore's Run, Suffolk, Windsor and many other minor engagements. At Suffolk they fought every day for a month He was married at Almond, Allegany Co., N. Y., April 15, 1850, to Emily R. Wardner, a native of Perry, N. Y. They have one child, Winifield Sherman. They lost two, Charles E., who died May 4, 1872 and Philip, who died in infancy.

SEATON & LEA, iron works, manufacture architectural work, steam engine, mill, and elevator machinery etc. Business established here in the winter of 1881. Is a branch of the Atchison, Kansas, works, which works were removed from Alton, Ill., in 1872, the citizens of Atchison paying a bonus of $10,000 to have the works located there. They employ at Atchison about 100 men and at Lincoln from twenty to thirty. Mr. S. has been engaged in the iron business all his life. He was originally from Louisville, Ky., where he learned his business and afterward followed it for about fifteen years at Alton, Ill., and from there to Kansas. Both partners are residents of Atchison.

HON. MILAN H. SESSIONS, attorney at law, was born in Randolph, Orange Co., Vt., Dec. 4, 1821. That was his home until 1850, when he went to Waitsfield, Washington Co., Vt., where he resided until the spring of 1855, then removed to Waupaca, Wis. Lived there until April, 1871, when he came to Lincoln, Neb. In June, 1847, he was admitted to the bar, in Orange County, Vt. In 1853 and 1854, while a resident of Vermont, he served as States Attorney. He was district attorney in 1860 and 1861 while living in Waupaca County, Wis. He also served as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate in 1865 and 1866, and in 1869 he was a member of the House of Representatives of the same State. He raised Company G, Twenty-first Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and was commissioned Captain of the Company, when it was first organized. He entered the service in August, 1862, and served until the spring of 1864, when he was discharged on account of disability. Since coming to Nebraska, he has twice been a member of the State Legislature, in 1873 and 1879; in the former year he was Speaker of the House. He was first married in Randolph, Orange Co., Vt., in 1847, to Caroline C. Chandler; she died in 1857, leaving three children, John H., Carrie W. and Mary W. Mr. S. was married to his second wife, Elizabeth Wilson, at Madison, Wis., in 1866; she died in 1868; one child, Alice Thorn, survives her. In December, 1878, Mr. S. was married to Jane E. Josyslin, of Waitsfield, Vt., his present wife.

WALES FRANK SEVERANCE, attorney at law and loan agent, came to Lincoln in January, 1881, and has engaged in his present business since that date. He was born in Oswego, N. Y., November 1, 1854, and lived in that county until he was seventeen years old. Then he went to New York City. He began the study of law, with Judge Cyrus Whitney, in Oswego, continuing it in New York City. He was admitted to the bar in New York, in December, 1876, and practiced his profession there until he came to Lincoln.

THOMAS SEWELL, groceries, provisions and woodenware, etc.; business established in 1870 by Mr. Sewell. He carries a stock of about $5,000; employs three clerks, and the yearly sales will aggregate $45,000. Mr. S. was born in Niagara, Canada, December 24, 1835; settled with his mother in Utica, N. Y., in 1843, where he learned the printing business. In 1855, he moved to Chicago and followed his trade until the breaking out of the late civil war. He enlisted in 1861, in the Nineteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company A, three months troops. In 1862, he re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Regiment, Company G, receiving a commission as Second Lieutenant; commissioned First Lieutenant in 1863, and as Captain in 1864; served until the close of the war, being mustered out at Washington, D. C., in 1865. He returned to Chicago and resumed the printing business, and continued in it until 1870, when he settled in Lincoln, Neb., and established his present business. He was married in Ottawa, Ill., June 26, 1865, to Miss Florence A. Brewster, of Ottawa. They have one child Agnes Caroline. Mr. S. is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge, Chapter and Commandery; of G. A. R., Farragut Post, of Lincoln, and of the Temple of Honor. He is one of the charter members of the Union Club.

J. SCHAMP, of Wallingford, Shamp & Co., dealers in agricultural implements, was born in Georgetown, Williams Co., Ohio, May 14, 1847; lived at home, pursuing his studies, until 1862, when he went to South Bend, Ind., where he enlisted the same year in Company H, Twelfth Indiana Cavalry, and served until the close of the war in 1865; was attached to the Army of the Cumberland. He returned to Indiana then, after spending a few months in Ohio. He removed to Nebraska and settled in Lancaster County, in June, 1866, where he took a homestead; continued improving this until about 1876, when he engaged with J. C. Clark, dealer in agricultural implements, and about 1879 went into business for himself, under the firm name of Dawson, Schamp & Co. This continued about eighteen months. He then became connected with the "Utility Works," engaged in manufacturing agricultural implements at the State Penitentiary. He was married in Lancaster County Neb., December 17, 1871, to Miss Jennie Wallingford, of that county. They have four children--Bertwell J., Eliza May, Maud M., Claude. Mr. S. is a member of the Farragut Post, G. A. R.

GEORGE SIEFERT, harness and saddles; business established in 1871. He employs three men, and carries a stock of about $2,000. Mr. S. was born in Saxony, August 24, 1831. He learned the trade of harness-maker in Germany, and in 1851 emigrated to the United States, settling in Baltimore. From there he moved to Racine, Wis.; then to Freeport, Ill.; Dubuque, Iowa, and St. Joseph, Mo.; finally settled, in 1871, in Lincoln, Neb. He was married in Baltimore, Md., June, 1853, to Miss Annie D. Ernst, a native of Germany. They have three children--George W., Emma C., Charles E.

JACOB SIMONSON, M. D., physician and surgeon, was born in Allenstein, Prussia, May 3, 1852. He was educated in France and Switzerland, and engaged in practice for five years. He was assistant surgeon at the University of Geneva, and at Zurich. At the Academy of Francesco Josephine, at Vienna, he received the first microscopic honors in the shape of a gold medal, and also the first honors at Amsterdam. In January, 1881, he came to America and located at St. Louis. He received an honorary degree as M. D. from the St. Louis Medical College, dated March 1, 1882. He came to Lincoln in February, 1882. He makes a specialty of surgery.

GEORGE B. SKINNER, livery and sale stable; business established in 1878, by Mr. S. He keeps on hand eighty to 100 head of horses and mules. Mr. S. was born in Vernon, Tolland Co., Ct., January 3, 1833. In 1854, he settled in St. Joseph, Mo., and engaged in stock dealing. During 1861 and 1862, he had a beef contract for the United States army. In 1863, his health failing, he took a trip to Montana, and returned in the fall of same year to St. Joseph, and was then engaged in freighting to Montana, Salt Lake City, Denver, etc. In 1869, he was appointed by the Governor of Nebraska auctioneer of the town site of Lincoln, the first sale amounting to $172,000. In 1870, he settled in Lincoln, and engaged in stock dealing until he established his present business. He was married in Bentonsport, Iowa, in 1862, to Miss Elizabeth Cameron. Mr. S. was Street Commissioner at St. Joseph, Mo., a number of years, and held the same office at Lincoln during 1873-4-5 and 6. He is a member of the K. of P., and is president of the Red Ribbon Club; was also for several years president of the State Temperance Society of Nebraska.

S. SMEDLEY, locomotive engineer, B. & M. R. R., in Nebraska, was born in Niagara County, N. Y., March 5, 1840. He commenced his railroad life in 1857 in the locomotive department of Michigan Central R. R. He enlisted at Lockport, N. Y., April, 1861, in Company B, Twenty-eighth Regiment New York State Volunteers, Col. Donnelly, and served two years and four months; was Orderly Sergeant when mustered out. In 1864 he engaged in dry-goods business in Jackson, Mich. One year later he entered the service of the Fort Wayne, Jackson & Saginaw R. R., and continued with this road until 1868 when he re-entered the employ of the Michigan Central R. R., and from there he changed to the B. & M. R. R., of Nebraska, in November, 1881. Has had charge of an engine over eight years. He was married in Jackson, Mich., November 12, 1864, to Miss Kent, of that city. They have two children, Edith and Byron.

VAL. J. SMITH, locomotive engineer, B. & M. R. R. in Nebraska, was born in Richmond County, P. Q. Canada, August 24, 1852. He commenced his railroad life in the locomotive department of the B., C. & M. R. R., in New Hampshire, August, 1872. In 1879, he moved to Nebraska and entered the service of the B. & M. R. R. in Nebraska; has had charge of an engine, in all, some seven years. Mr. Smith is a member of the A. F. & A. M. of New Hampshire.

G. A. C. SMITH, architect, came to Lincoln in January, 1878, to take charge of the Government buildings. He was born at New London, N. H., October 26, 1836. When he was thirteen years of age his parents moved to Washington, D. C., his father, Caleb B. Smith, going as Librarian in the State Department. Since 1852 Mr. Smith has been engaged at architectural work. When he was eighteen years old he was engaged in Government service as draughtsman and architect, continuing such down to 1880. Up to 1875 he spent most of his time in Washington, and in that year went to Dover, Del., and put up the post office there. Then he went to Pittsburgh, Pa., and remodeled the old post office. From there he went to Port Huron, Mich., and completed the post office at that point. After that he came here and superintended the completion of the postoffice, having meantime spent ten months at Austin, Tex., on similar business. He was married at Washington, D. C., March 4, 1857, to Eliza Robinson, a native of that city. They have two children, Carrie E. and Katie G. Mr. Smith is a member of K. of H. He belonged to the first battalion which was mustered into service after the first call for troops at Washington, and served three months.

WILLIAM S. SMITH, foreman, State Marble Works, was born August 9, 1827, at Goshen, N. Y., where he was raised, and was educated in Orange County, N. Y. He left school at the age of thirteen and went to work in marble-cutting at different towns in New York and Illinois. In 1861 enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventy-sixth New York Infantry, Company I, under Col. Nutt, and participated in the different battles with his regiment, and was mustered out in New Orleans in 1863, when he went home and worked at his trade for about three years; and from thence to Warwick, Orange Co., N. Y., also to Florida, remaining at each place for about three years. In 1878 came West, and located at Lincoln and worked at his trade for the principal marble yards here, and in 1880 was made foreman of the State Marble Works. Was married in 1869 to Anna M. Godfrey, who was born at Albany. Has eight children--William G., James R., Minnie H., Andrew J., Thomas, George C., Bertie and Godfrey P. Is a member of the I. O. O. F Family all members of the Episcopal Church.

S. SNELL, locomotive engineer B. & M. R. R. in Nebraska. Was born in Plymouth, England, August 28, 1850. In 1855 his parents moved to Canada. The subject of our sketch commenced railroading in 1870 on the Grand Trunk Railroad and in 1875 settled in Jackson, Mich., and entered the service of the Michigan Central Railroad. Came to Nebraska about 1880. Has had charge of an engine since 1876. He was married in Shelby County, Mo., January 10, 1879, to Miss Kate Miller, of that county. They have one child--Charles.

W. H. SNELLING, attorney at law, came to Lincoln in December, 1878, and has practiced here since. He was born in Mercer County, Ky., November 21, 1836. In 1840 his parents removed to Jacksonville, Ill., where he remained until 1868. He then went to Carlinville, living there until he came to Nebraska. He was educated at the Illinois College, and began at reading law at Jacksonville in 1861. In the fall of 1862 he enlisted in Company I, Tenth Illinois Cavalry, and served until April, 1865. He then returned to Jacksonville, and was Deputy United States Assessor for Morgan County from 1866 till the Fall of 1868. He was admitted to the bar in 1871, and practiced at Carlinville until he came here. He was District Attorney while at Carlinville.

JAMES E. SPENCER, conductor C., M. & St. P. R. R. Was born March 26, 1845, at Newport, Herkimer Co., York State. Left there at an early age and went to Freeport, Ill., and availed himself of an education, and in 1860 engaged as conductor with the W. M. R. R. Co., for about eleven years running from Racine, Wis., to Rock Island, Ill. In 1872 he came to Lincoln, and engaged in the hotel business for about three years, being proprietor there of the Metropolitan Hotel, which was considered to be, at that time, the only first-class hotel in the city, after which he engaged in farming, purchasing some 320 acres of land six miles west of Lincoln, in Section 22, Town 11, Range 5; held the same for a few years, raising stock, principally of the graded Short-horn breed; then sold out and went to Omaha and engaged with the U. P. R. R,. Co. as conductor; remained with them for about two years; returned to Lincoln and purchased a five-acre lot, with house and barn, situated about one mile east of post office, and is considered to have one of the prettiest residences with orchard in the city. Was married in 1874 to Miss Mary J. Wilson, of Rock Island, Ill. His wife is a graduate of the college at Davenport, Iowa.

G. C. SPENCER, proprietor of soap factory, came to the United States from England in September, 1871, where he was raised and educated, and in 1872 came to Lincoln, where he established a soap manufacturing business in the south part of the city, and does a large business, his soaps being used principally by all the leading hotels in the county and city.

ROYAL D. STEARNS, attorney at law, was born in Canton, Fulton Co., Ill., June 20, 1850. When quite young he went to LaHarpe, Ill., remaining there, however, but a short time: then removed to Prairie City, Ill., where he remained until he entered Michigan University, at Ann Arbor, in 1872. There he took an optional course, and graduated from the law department, having spent three years in that institution. For about three years he was engaged in the practice of his profession at Chariton, Iowa; and in December, 1878, he came to Lincoln, Neb. He has been associated with Hon. D. G. Hull in law practice since January 1, 1869. He is Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Lancaster County.

JOHN STABLER, president of the Nebraska Manufacturing Company, was born in Juniata County, Pa., July 5, 1847. His parents moved to Stephenson Co., Ill., about 1850, and from there about 1860 to Green county, Wis. In 1864 they returned to Stephenson County, Ill. In 1863 the subject of this sketch enlisted in the First Regiment Wisconsin Cavalry, and served until mustered out in 1865. He then returned to Stephenson County and engaged in carpentering until 1871, in which year he settled in Seward County, Neb., engaged in farming. In 1875 he removed to Hastings and engaged in dealing in agricultural implements in partnership with Mr. Deisher. In 1881 he removed to Lincoln and entered the present company. He was married in Green County, Wis., November 22, 1866, to Miss Lydia Raymer, of Stephenson County, Ill. They have five children: George, Charles, Katie, Mamie and Edith. Mr. S. is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church; I. O. O. F., Subordinate Lodge and Encampment, and of the G. A. R.

C. D. STOUT, superintendent of the brick department of the State Penitentiary. He employs in his department about thirty-five men. The product for the season of 1881 was 2,200,000 brick, and is constantly increasing. Mr. Stout was born in Adams County, Ohio, May 27, 1857. He engaged in farming principally until he moved to Lincoln, Neb., in 1879. He entered the service of W. H. B. Stout as guard at the Penitentiary; afterward assistant superintendent of the brick department, and was appointed to his present position in 1881. He was married in Portsmouth, Ohio, March 30, 1881, to Miss Annie B. Tynes, of Portsmouth, a native of Barbadoes, West India Islands.

W. H. B. STOUT, lessee State Penitentiary, has under his control the entire establishment. He operates himself the stone and brick department and the farm, sub-lets labor to the various manufacturing industries in the institution. He has extensive stone quarries located at Cedar Creek, South Bend, Louisville and Fort Collins, Colorado, and employs in all some 500 men. He is now engaged in building the State Capitol, on which he employs both free and convict labor, principally the former. He also built the new depot of the B. & M. R. R. at Lincoln, Lancaster County Jail and United State Postoffice and court house. Mr. S. is a native of Rome, Adams Co., Ohio, where he was born February 19, 1837. His parents, John Kelley and Frances P. Drennan Stout were old residents of that county. The subject of this sketch was brought up on a farm, and in 1858 moved to Nebraska, and settled in De Soto, Washington Co., where he engaged in farming for a time. Then he engaged in real estate business and afterward in contracting. In 1862 he enlisted in the Second Regiment Nebraska Cavalry nine months troops. In June, 1863, he was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the First Battalion Black Horse Cavalry, which was in 1864 re-organized as the First Nebraska Veteran Mounted Infantry, in which he held a commission as First Lieutenant, though having command of a company. At the close of the war he returned to Washington County, and resumed his business. In 1868 he was elected a member of the First State Legislature. He took the contract to build the State Penitentiary in 1870 and in 1871 removed to Lincoln from Blair, Neb. He was married in De Soto, Washington Co., Neb., December 31, 1861, to Miss Laura A. Glover, youngest daughter of Dr. John A. Glover, at one time a prominent citizen of Ohio, holding the position of State Senator for two years. The have four children--Harrison Bennett, John Kelley, Francis Eliza, Elisha Pinkney. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M.

JAMES STRAHAN, locomotive engineer, employed by the B. & M. R. R., was born in Union County, Pa., February 7, 1846. His parents moved from there to Wyandotte, Kan., in 1863. In the fall of 1867 he moved to Litchfield, Montgomery Co., Ill., where he commenced his railroad life on the Indiana & St. Louis Railroad. Moved to Kansas in 1869 and engaged on the M. P. R. R. In the fall of 1870 he engaged with the Atchison & Nebraska, now a leased line of the B. & M. R. R. Has been in charge of one engine, No. 55 for eleven years. He is now a resident of Atchison, Kan. He was married in Hillsboro, Montgomery Co., Ill., January 4, 1872, to Miss M. E. Canipe, of Hillsboro. They have three children--Winona, Fred and Ray. Mr. S. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., I. O. O. F. and the B. of L. E.

PROF. C. E. STRASSBURGER, proprietor Lincoln Electro Magnetic Mineral Water Cure Institution. Business established in 1878 by Professor S. Baths are furnished of all kinds, the mineral water used being obtained from the artesian well in Government Square. Professor Strassburger was born in Dresden, Saxony, September 8, 1845. Received his education at the "Clinic" in Dresden. After graduating he operated Water Cure Institutions at Radeberg, Dresden and Berlin. Came to the United States in 1870 and located in New York City, where he established a Water Cure; three years later he moved to Chicago, from there to St. Louis, and then returned to Chicago. Operated in both cities. From Chicago he moved to Nebraska in 1878. He was married in Dresden, June 21, 1870, to Miss Henrietta Mantz, of that city. Prof. S. is a member of the German Lutheran church, and of the A., F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F. Is also a member of the Lincoln Sportsman Club, Lancaster County Sportsman's Club, German Rifle Club and the German "Mænnerchor."

J. W. STRICKLAND, flour and feed; in business since 1874; succeeded Johns & Bellows; has a mill at Raymond, Neb., with four run of stones, and a daily capacity of eighty barrels. Mr. S. was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, April 16, 1837. He graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan University in 1858, and then commenced the study of medicine at the Columbia Medical College, Washington, D. C.; graduated in 1861; was then for a time private secretary to the Congressman from his district in Ohio; afterward moved to Illinois and engaged in the practice of medicine. In 1869, he moved to Nebraska, settled in Lincoln, and engaged in the practice of his profession until he commenced the present business. He was married in Charlestown, Ill., October 7, 1861, to Miss Anna Hevel. They have one son, Charles O. Mr. S. is a member of the State Medical Society.

J. SWAN, proprietor B. & M. Railroad Eating House, was born in London, Eng., May 8, 1838; came to the United States in 1868, locating in Peoria, Ill.; engaged in the hotel business, keeping the City Hotel there; removed to Nebraska in 1870, settling in Lincoln, and has been engaged in keeping hotel until August, 1881, when he took his present business. He was married in Peoria, Ill., December 3, 1868, to Miss Sophia Furst, of Peoria. Mr. S. is a member of the Hotel Keepers Association of the United States.

JAMES SWEENEY, house mover, was born in 1818, in Dublin, Ireland, and came to the United States with his parents at the age of six months. They located in Indiana, and engaged in farming: Here he was raised and received a partial education, up to the age of eighteen, and in 1836 came to Lincoln and settled on Salt Basin, about two miles northwest of the city, and engaged in herding cattle. In 1839, went to Fort Kearney, and from thence to Fort Scott, Kan., and engaged in the same business for about five years; then went to California; remained there a few years; returned to Fort Scott; engaged again in the same business; from thence went to Warren County, Ill., and engaged in the house-moving business for several years; in 1874, returned to Lincoln, and engaged in the same business; was married in 1858, in Illinois, to Miss Sarah Richie; has five children--Julia, Elizabeth, Josephus, J. Edward, and Mary Jane, the two oldest daughters being both married, and are members of the Temple of Honor.

L. F. TAYLOR, steward, State Hospital for Insane, was born in 1844, in North Carolina, where he was raised, and from thence went to Madison County, Ind., and availed himself of an academical education, and afterward taught school for one year; enlisted, in 1863, in the One Hundred and Thirtieth Indiana Infantry, Company "K" under Col. Sitwell. He participated in all the battles with his regiment, and was mustered out in December, 1865, at Charlotte, N. C., and discharged in Indiana. In 1868, came to Norfolk, Neb., and homesteaded 160 acres of land. In 1872, acted as agent for the sale of agricultural implements; in 1879, was appointed as steward to the State Asylum. Was married in 1877, to Miss Mattie Irwin, and has one child, Alta. Is a member of the A., F. & A. M.

O. E. THAYER, engineer, was born June 21, 1855, in Wapello County, Iowa where he availed himself of a school education until his father's death (who died in the war), when he went to Monroe County and worked on a farm, and in 1871, engaged with the C., B. & Q. R. R. as fireman, for three years, then was made engineer (switching) for about four years, then ran regular trips between Council Bluffs and Creston, than went to Red Oak, and in the summer of 1881, was made assistant engineer of the water works there, and in February, 1882, came to Lincoln, and was engaged by J. B. Webster as stationary engineer. Was married twice, first to Miss Eliza Thompson, who died December 16, 1880, leaving one child, Floss, secondly to Miss C. Thompson, December, 1881; these were sisters, and were both born in Pennsylvania.

DR. C. R. TEFFT, dentist, located at Lincoln, in 1880. He was born in Cassopolis, Cass Co., Mich., August 29, 1858. That was his home until about fourteen years of age, when he went to South Center, Minn. He remained there a year, and then went to Durand, Wis., living there two years. He commenced the study of dentistry there, and returned to Cassopolis, where he remained about three years, then moving to Nebraska. He has been in practice about a year and a half. He was married at Lincoln, November 2, 1881, to Belle Marquette, daughter of Hon. T. M. Marquette, a native of Plattsmouth, Neb. The doctor is a member of A., F. & A. M.

D. E. THOMPSON, assistant superintendent of the B. & M. & Nebraska R. R., was born in Branch County, Mich., February 28, 1854. In 1872, he moved to Nebraska, located at Lincoln, and entered the service of the B. & M. R. R., as brakeman. In 1875, took a position as passenger conductor, on the A. T. & Sante Fe R. R., and in 1878, returned to the B. & M. R. R. as freight conductor and extra passenger conductor. In 1879, he was appointed train master and in 1880, was appointed to his present position. He was married in Bellevue, Sarpy Co., Neb., August 4 1875, to Miss Emma S. Voss of Sarpy County. They have one child, Laura A.

G. E. THOMPSON, jeweler and engraver. In business about one year, succeeded C. H. Day. Mr. T. was born in Adrian, Mich., August 2, 1849. Learned his business partially there, and finished it in Amboy, Ill., where he moved about 1869. In 1876, he settled in Lincoln, Neb. He was married in Lincoln, September 16, 1880, to Miss Josie L. Guy of Davenport, Iowa. They have one child, George E., jr.

S. R. THOMPSON, A. M. Dean of Agricultural College, and professor of Agriculture, was born in Pennsylvania, in 1833, and spent his years to manhood in that State. He was educated at Westminster College, and graduated as A. B. in 1860. His studies were directed towards civil engineering, and during some of the later years of his course, he taught the mathematics in the college. After leaving college he served for some years as County Superintendent of Schools in Crawford County, Pa. After three years spent in Normal school work in Pennsylvania, he had charge of the State Normal School of West Virginia for three years. In 1871 he came to Nebraska and was elected to the position he now holds. In January, 1876, he resigned to accept the principalship of the State Normal School, and this was in turn resigned to accept the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction, to which he was elected in the fall of 1876, and re-elected in 1878. Soon after the close of his second term in 1881, he was reappointed to the position in the State University which he had formerly held, and which he still occupies. He was married in 1859 to Miss Lucy Gilmour, oldest daughter of Hon. William Gilmour, of this State. They have one child, a girl, named Mary. Prof. T. owns and cultivates 280 acres of land situated some three miles east of Lincoln, where he has resided with his family for the last ten years. His farm is devoted principally to stock raising--grade, Short-horn cattle, Clydesdale horses and Poland-China swine. The farm is well improved and has an orchard of some 400 trees beginning to bear. Prof. T. came first to Nebraska in 1857, at which time he engaged in lumbering in Cass County.

M. D. TIFFANY, manufacturer of upholstery, bedding and furniture, was born April 5, 1835, in Fredonia, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., where he was raised and educated up to the age of sixteen; then went to Buffalo and remained there three years learning his trade, and from thence went to Jamestown, N. Y., and engaged with the firm of Comstock & Co., as foreman, for several years; and afterward entered into business for himself, and in 1871 came to Lincoln and was employed for Messrs. Crabb & Macumber as foreman and assistant general manager for four years; then in 1875 established himself in business here and opened up first an establishment on Eleventh street, and now has his factory on O street, and through close attention to business controls an extensive shipping trade, as also a large jobbing trade. His patent spring mattress is considered to be one of the best in the county and has been extensively used by all of the leading hotels in this city and others in the State. Was married in 1861 to Miss Abbie P. Beardslee, of Buffalo, who is now principal of the Eleventh Street High School, being elected as such in 1881. Mrs. Tiffany graduated at the academies of Olean and Randolph, N. Y., in the years 1858-59, and was assistant principal at Gowanda Academy, N. Y. Mr. T. is member of the I. O. O. F., Capital Lodge No. 11; also Charter member of Knights of Pythias, No. 8.

J. N. TOWNLY, proprietor of Oriental Hotel. The house was built in 1871 and purchased by Mr. T., October, 1881; contains 54 rooms, and has accommodations for 100 to 150 guests. J. N. Townly was born in Essex County, N. J., September 20, 1816. His parents moved to Tompkins County, N. Y., and from there, about 1833 to Columbus, Ohio. About 1842, the subject of this sketch went south, engaging in mercantile business, in Mississippi and Louisiana, remaining some years. Then returned to Ohio, and settled in Adams County; from there he moved to Highland County, about 1856, engaged in mercantile business and also in hotel business; has been in the latter altogether about twenty years. In 1868 he moved to Nebraska, settling in Lincoln. Was proprietor of B. & M. R. R. eating house about four years, and also built the Townly House. He was married in Adams County, Ohio, October 26, 1846, to Miss Elizabeth Heddleson, of Adams County. They have two children, M. Frank, now Mrs. Dr. Fuller; Dick H., a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. Mr. T. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Lodge and Chapter of Lincoln.

TOMSON & JOHNSON, candy manufacturers. Business established in January, 1882. Mr. H. B. Tomson superintends the factory, and Mr. G. W. Johnson superintends the general business. They employ five men at the factory. G. W. Johnson of the above firm, was born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., May 2, 1859. His parents are old residents of that section. In the spring of 1877 he left home and settled in Lincoln, where he engaged in the sale of railroad tickets, a business he still continues, being the Lincoln representative of the American Ticket Brokers Association.

A. M. TRIMBLE, general agent for Nebraska, for the R. Ellwood Manufacturing Company, of Sycamore, Ill., manufactures riding cultivators, with seeder attachment, self dump horse rakes, self lift sulky plows, steel tooth harrows, horse powers, revolving box churns, barrel carts, patent barn door hangers, iron hitching posts, post caps, Maul's sleigh shoes, fence pickets, and the little giant wire stretchers. Mr. T. was born in Clinton County, Ohio, February 16, 1840; his parents moved to Illinois in 1843, and settled in Princeton, Bureau Co., where the subject of this sketch was educated and raised. He enlisted in 1862, as Sergeant Major of the Ninety-third Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war, being mustered out in July, 1865. He returned to Bureau County, Ill., and was for a time Deputy Postmaster. He then removed to Mendota, Ill., and kept a book store for about two years, during which time he organized and commanded a company of 150 tanners, who whooped it up for Gen. Grant. Then he removed to Sycamore, Ill., and engaged in selling agricultural implements; and here he organized another company of tanners, for the campaign of 1872, and is still hurrahing for Grant. In 1872 he went to Ottawa, Ill., as Deputy Clerk of the Supreme Court, for the Northern Division, under his brother, C. D. Trimble, the clerk, a position he retained until December, 1878. During this clerkship, in the Supreme Court of Illinois, he was an active member of the G. A. R., of that State, and held the third office in the State for two years, that of Junior Vice Commander. Was also a member of the City Council, of the City of Ottawa, where he lived, for two years, and assisted in organizing the Illinois National Guard, holding a captain's commission on the staff of the then and now Governor of the State, Hon. Shelby M. Cullom, which he resigned in the spring of 1879, on leaving the State for the West. In March, 1879, he removed to Nebraska, locating in Lancaster County, and engaged in farming and stock raising, in which he is still interested. He commenced with the Ellwood Company, in 1880, as their general agent in Kansas and Missouri, and in 1881 was put in charge of their business in Nebraska. He was married in DuQuoin, Perry Co., Ill., January 14, 1869, to Mary E. Bingham. Mr. T. is a member of the I. O. O. F., of Lincoln, and is, we believe, a stalwart.

GEORGE P. TUCKER, real estate dealer, came to Nebraska in 1856, and located at Helena, Johnson Co. He engaged in farming and stock raising there. In the fall of 1862 he enlisted in Company F, Second Nebraska Cavalry. He served at the battle of Whitestone Hill, September 3 and 4, 1863. He served thirteen months being most of the time Quartermaster Sergeant. He was Postmaster at Helena for some time. He was a member of the first State Legislature. In 1872 he came to Lincoln, and served one term in the State Senate after coming here. For five years he was receiver of the Lincoln Land Office. He was born at Walworth, Wayne Co., N. Y., September 28, 1834, and lived there until 1856. He was married at Helena, Johnson Co., Neb., in April 1864, to Nancy J. Smith, a native of New York, but reared in Ohio. They have seven children, Charles A., Luther G., George P., Ada A., Frank and William L., and an infant daughter. They lost one child, in infancy. Mr. Tucker is a member of A., F. & A. M., Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery.

THEODORE TYCHSEN, of the firm of H. P. Lau & Co., wholesale dealers in fancy groceries, fruits, etc., was born in Prussia, August 16, 1847, and came to America in 1873. He was married at Lincoln, May 12, 1877, to Hermena Placidus, a native of Prussia. They have one child, George. Mr. Tychsen is a member of the Harmonic Musical Society.

JAMES TYLER, architect, came to Nebraska in 1870 and located at Omaha. He was master mechanic of the postoffice building at that place and continued there until he came to Lincoln, in 1875, to perform a similar duty here. He was thus employed until June, 1870, when he was appointed superintendent of construction of the insane asylum. He was born in Gloucestershire, England, September 25, 1843, and came to America in 1868, locating at St. Louis, Mo. He was engaged in the construction of the Four Courts at St. Louis. Then he went to Chicago and erected St. James Church. Mr. Tyler is a stone-cutter and carver by trade. He assisted in remodeling Windsor Castle and other well-known English buildings, being one of the most distinguished workers of stone in the country. He commenced this work when ten years old. He was married in London, England, April 11, 1867, to Emily Elizabeth Burgis, a native of Epsom. They have five children, James, Edward, George, Frederick William, Grace M. and Ethel May. Mr. Tyler is a member of A., F. & A. M., Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, and of I. O. O. F., Subordinate Lodge and Encampment.

EDGAR VANDERPOOL, proprietor of sale and feed stable, was born, February 1858, in Walworth County, Wis., and at an early age went with his parents to Cedar County, Iowa, and remained with them until he was about fifteen years of age. In 1873 came to Nebraska, and engaged in farming in Lancaster County, two miles northwest of Lincoln, and owns an interest in 240 acres situated in Oak Creek Precinct. In the spring of 1881 went into partnership with his brother in the feed and sale stable business, and since which time dissolved partnership, and carries on the business alone. He is the owner of some thoroughbred horses, such as "Rois Duke," Son of Hambletonian, and others, which he keeps solely for breeding purposes.

HENRY VEITH, grocer and baker. Business established in 1869 by Mr. Veith. He employs five men and runs two wagons. Mr. Veith was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, December 2, 1846. He came to the United States in 1867 and located in Pekin, Ill,; there engaged in baking, a trade he had learned in Germany. In 1869 he removed to Nebraska and settled in Lincoln. He was married in Lincoln, February 24, 1872, to Miss Catherine Goetz, a native of Germany. They have five children, Henry, Catherine, Mary, Emma and Fred. Mr. V. is a member of the German Lutheran Church, the I. O. O. F. and the Harmonic Society.

C. H. WAITE, locomotive engineer B. & M. R. R. in Nebraska, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, January 18, 1851. His parents moved to Hannibal, Mo., about 1853. In 1868 he commenced his railroad life on the Hannibal & Jo. R. R. He continued in the service of this company, holding different positions, until he moved to Nebraska, in 1878. He then engaged with the A. & N. R. R., and became connected with the B. & M. R. R. when the latter took control of the A. & N. R. R. He was married in Laclede, Lynn Co., Mo., June 22, 1873, to Miss Mattie A. Thomas, of that county. Mr. W. is a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

JOHN WALLICHS, State Auditor, came to Grand Island in September, 1861, and engaged in farming until 1867. In that year he was elected County Clerk, taking charge of the office in November of that year; he held the office until January, 1880 November 4, 1880, he was elected Auditor. He served two terms in the Territorial Legislature, and was the first elected Mayor of Grand Island. For four successive terms he was City Clerk. He is a native of Schleswig-Holstein, and was born September 13, 1833. Came to America, June 20, 1852, and located at Washington, Mo., where he remained for a year; then went to Cincinnati, where he lived until 1855. He spent two years at Davenport and one at St. Paul before coming to Nebraska. He was married at Grand Island, November 4, 1864, to Margaret Jahn, a native of the place where he was born. They have eight children, Augusta, Agathe, John, Theodore, Julius, Charles, Annie, and an infant son.

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H. J. WALSH, secretary and treasurer of the Lincoln Gas Light Co., was born in Ireland March 24, 1834. His parents removed to America with their family in 1834, and located at Niagara Falls, in New York. H. J. resided there until 1853, when he went to Milwaukee, Wis., where he remained four or five years. He then returned to Niagara Falls and engaged in dry goods business, which he continued for seven years. After spending one year in the Southern States, he engaged in boot and shoe business at St. Louis; remained there but one summer. Having an attack of cholera, his health was so much impaired that he returned to New York, and for three years carried on boot and shoe business at Lockport. In March, 1869, he came to Lincoln, Neb., and engaged in real estate business in partnership with Israel Putnam, which business he carried on until 1874. In 1873 they built the Academy of Music, the new bank building, corner of O and Eleventh streets, which, completed in 1882, perfects the block. He and Mr. Putnam became interested in the Gas Company several years ago; later they became the virtual proprietors of the works. Mr. Walsh was a member of the Board of Trustees at the time Lincoln was organized as a city of the second class. He has since served as Alderman. For over a year he was one of the Trustees of the State Institute for the Blind. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery.

WALLINGFORD, SCHAMP & CO, wholesale and retail dealers in wagons, buggies, agricultural implements, farm machinery, etc. The firm is composed of J. A. Wallingford, J. Shamp and J. D. Brown; established in January, 1882. They carry in stock the Buckeye cultivators, seeders and drills; Grand Detour, Peoria and Marsh sulky and walking plows, Grand Detour and Moline cultivators and Marsh harvesters and binders, Whitney platform-binder, Williams' harvester, reaper and mower; Osborne harvester, binder and reaper; Standard, Climax and Seymour mowers; John S. Davis & Son's oscillator thresher and stationary and traveling engines, the Weyrich header, Barlow & Quincy Champion Iowa Standard corn planter, Osage seed grinder, Great Western seeder, and the L. Cook buggies. J. A. Wallingford, of the above firm, was born in Shelby County, Ohio, June 4, 1851. He removed with his parents to Iowa, and from there to Nebraska. In 1859 they settled in Lancaster County. J. A. was raised on a farm, and followed it until about 1876; since that time he has been engaged in dealing in agricultural implements. He was married in Hamilton County, Neb., in October, 1876, to Miss Miller, of that county. They have three children, Vere O., Mabel R. and Eunice E. Mr. W. is a member of the I. O. O. F. of Lincoln.

JAMES P. WALTON, City Engineer and County Surveyor, came to Lincoln in January, 1875, and has since resided here. For about five years he was engaged in the real estate, insurance, and surveying business, and since that he has been engaged in real estate and surveying exclusively. He has been City Engineer for about three years, and has been County Surveyor since January 1, 1876. He was born at Chester, Meigs Co., Ohio, December 3, 1847. When he was quite young his parents moved to Barlow, Washington Co., Ohio, living there for a few years. They then moved to Warren, in the same county, and in 1858, went to Pana, Ill. That was his home until he came to Nebraska. He began surveying in January, 1868. He was educated at Marietta (Ohio) College, and was married at that place in 1870, to Mary A. Bailey. She died in 1875, leaving one child, Mary E. In August, 1877, he was married in Lincoln, Neb., to Eliza A. Dobson, a native of Wisconsin. They have two children, Clara R. and Edwin R.

HENRY B. WARE, train dispatcher for the B. & M. R. R., Lincoln, Neb., was born in Le Claire, Iowa. When about eleven years old he commenced to study telegraphy, and engaged in this department with the C., B. & Q. R. R. in Iowa, at Villisca and other points; continued in this until 1878, when he moved to Plattsmouth, Neb., and engaged in the B. & M. R. R. freight department. From there he moved to Atchison, Kan., as agent of the B. & M. R. R.; was appointed to his present position in January, 1881. He was married in Omaha, Neb., in August, 1878, to Miss Ella English, of Villisca, Iowa. They have one child, Hedley B. Mr. W. is a member of the K. of P.

WARE & BROOKS, real estate; business established in 1879, by Mr. Ware; present firm was organized January 1, 1882; dealing in all classes of real estate exclusively. F. W. Ware, of the above firm, was born in Dundas, Wentworth Co., Canada, November 20, 1836, receiving a preliminary education in his native county. He then studied under tutors, and also taught school for a time. He then entered upon a probationary course of four years, preparing for the ministry; was ordained in Quebec in 1863, by the president of the Wesleyan Methodist Church; remained in Canada and engaged in preaching until the Spring of 1866; on account of ill health was obliged to rest about two years; was then engaged in preaching in Freeport, L. I., about two years. From there he removed to Brooklyn, N. Y., where he filled the pulpit in three different churches for about seven years, and from there he went to New York City. His health again failing, he was obliged to resign his charge in 1879; removed to Lincoln, Neb. After a short time spent in the land office of the B. & M. R. R., he established the present business. He was married in Ontario, Canada, July 14, 1863, to Miss Maria M. Hutchinson, of St. Williams, Norfolk County. They have four children living--Esther Maria Elizabeth, Louise Mary, Marcus Clark Quincy, Silvia Evaline. J. W. Brooks, of the above firm, was born in Crawford, Pa., August 19, 1832; educated in his native county. About in 1864, he removed to Ashtabula County, Ohio, where he engaged in farming and cattle business. From there he removed to Nebraska; in 1867, located in Nebraska City a few months, then settled in Johnson County, where he followed farming until about 1875; then he moved into Tecumseh and engaged in the sale of sewing machines and musical instruments. He sold out in 1879, and removed to Lincoln, where he engaged in hotel keeping a few months, then went into real estate. He was married in Crawford County, Pa., February 9, 1851, to Miss Graff, of said county. They have five children living--Hialmer W., now a resident of Pawnee City, Neb.; Addie, now Mrs. Taylor, of Tecumseh, Neb.; Lydia, Curtin S., Frank V. Mr. B. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., and the K. of H.; was also of the I. O. O. F. at one time.

T. H. WATERS, contractor and plasterer, was born November, 1843, in Wales, and came to the United States with his parents in 1849, and was educated in Brooklyn, N. Y.; after which, worked as an apprentice in the machine shops of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Company for about one year; then worked at plastering for three years and six months, and in 1862 went to St. Louis, and from thence to Denver for one year, working at his trade; and in 1864, came to Omaha, and engaged with the U. P. R. R. Co., under S. Kenzie, plastering, etc., and in 1867 went into business for himself, contracting and plastering. In 1869, came to Lincoln; established himself here, and is now considered to be one of the most prominent plasterers in the city, having plastered some of the principal city blocks, etc. Was married August 3, 1871, to Miss Sarah Barrett, who was born at Dayton, Ohio; has four children--Ethel, Eddie, Daisy, and Leroy; family members of the Presbyterian Church. Belongs to Lincoln Lodge, No. 54, holding degree of Royal Arch; also to the I. O. O. F., Capitol Lodge, No. 11, as Past Grand Patriarch.

ALBERT WATKINS, of the firm of Watkins & Barnhart, proprietors of the State Democrat, was born in Worcester, England, November 16, 1848, and came to America with his parents, James and Mary A. Watkins, in 1849. They located in Iowa County, Wis., and resided there until their death in 1869. Mr. Albert Watkins was educated in the schools of Linden, Wis., and at the State University at Madison, graduating in the scientific course at the latter institution in 1871, and from the law department in 1872. He commenced practice at Mineral Point, Wis., in 1873 and practiced for one year. He then purchased the Mineral Point Democrat and conducted it until 1877. From January, 1875, to January, 1878, he served as County Superintendent of Schools. He then purchased a half interest in the Sioux City (Iowa) Tribune, and was editor-in-chief of that paper until July, 1880. February 15, 1882, he purchased an interest in the Lincoln State Democrat and is now editor thereof. He was married at Linden, Iowa Co., Wis., December 31, 1875, to Anna M. Baker, a native of that place. They have two children, Clara A. and Albert.

DR. H. H. WAY, dentist, Lincoln, was born at Kennett, near Philadelphia, Pa., July 26, 1848. His parents are of English descent and can trace ancestry back to the battle of the Boyne. Some of them came to this country and purchased lands direct from William Penn, and settled in Pennsylvania. Dr. Way's father was a practicing dentist and he studied under him for some time. He received his general education at the Kennett Academy. In 1872 he entered the Pennsylvania Dental College and graduated in 1874; then commenced to practice at Kennett, continuing there until he moved to Lincoln, Neb., in November, 1880. He was married in Kennett, Pa., May 9, 1878, to Miss Tryphena J. Pound, of Kennett, but originally from St. Thomas, Canada. The family are now residents of Lancaster County, Neb. They have two children, Asa Pound and Estella Pennock. Dr. Way is a member of the Society of Friends and of the K. of P., and I. O. of G. T. of Pennsylvania.

GEORGE WEBER, groceries and provisions; business established in 1872 by H. Weber & Co. Mr. George Weber has been alone since 1879. Carries a stock of about $3,000. Mr. George Weber was born in Switzerland, March 1, 1844. Came to the United States in 1854; located in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1857 removed to Toledo, Ohio. Enlisted September 19, 1861, in the Thirty-seventh Ohio, Company G, and served until September 24, 1864. Returned to Toledo, and from there moved to Nebraska in 1869, settling in Lancaster County, where he located a homestead. Moved into Lincoln in 1872. He was married in Perrysburg, Wood Co., Ohio, September 17, 1868, to Miss Helen Lang, of Perrysburg They have three children, Bertha, Annie and Alexander. Mr. W. is a member of the I. O. O. F., Subordinate Lodge and Encampment.

O. W. WEBSTER, boots and shoes, established in 1870 by Mr. W. He carries a stock of about $15,000. Mr. W. was born in Richland County, Ohio, in 1846. He enlisted in 1864 in the Sixty-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteers, Company D. Re-enlisted in 1865 in the One hundred and Ninety-seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteers. Returned home at the close of the war, and in 1865 moved to Wisconsin and from there to Iowa. Was engaged in teaching school in both States. In 1869 he settled in Lincoln, Neb. He was married in Mansfield, Ohio, October 24, 1876, to Miss Annie Dull, of Mansfield. They have one child, Joseph. Mr. W. is a member of the "Sans Souci" Club.

CHARLES WEST, manager of the Lincoln Land and Loan Agency of B. Lombard, Jr., of Boston; came to Nebraska City in June, 1877, and in 1879 moved his office to Lincoln. He was born at Galesburg, Ill., January 10, 1838. He lived there until 1868, when he went to Carroll County, Mo., and engaged in farming and real estate business. He came from Missouri to this State. He was married at Gloversville, N. Y., February 7, 1860, to Lydia C. Stanley, a native of that place. They have one child, John S. Mr. West enlisted in Company B, Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry, in September, 1862, and served until July 31, 1865, as First Lieutenant of that company. He is a member of the G. A. R. The Lincoln Land and Loan Co. deal in real estate, loans and bonds and mortgages. They give special attention to farm loans. In the last year they have placed about $350,000 in Nebraska. School and county bonds are handled extensively.

L. W. WHEATON, attorney-at-law, came to Lincoln, Neb., in May, 1880, and has practiced here since. With his partner, Mr. Woosley, he prepared the Annotated Statutes of Nebraska, recently issued. He was born in Fayette, Lawrence Co., Pa., December 15, 1846. He lived there until about ten years of age, when he moved to Jo Daviess County, Ill. He lived at Pleasant Valley, in that county, until 1868. He received his education at Hillsdale College, Mich., and at the Grinnell, (Iowa) College. He read law at Vinton, Iowa, and was admitted there in 1874, practicing there until he came to Nebraska. He was married in Lincoln, Neb., December 6, 1880, to Olive P. Miller, a native of Winnebago County, Ill., and daughter of Edward Miller. Mr. Wheaton is a member of the A., F. & A. M.

S. C. WHEELER, locomotive engineer B. & M. R. R., was born in Columbus, Ohio, March 2, 1855. In 1869 he moved to Nebraska, and located in Nebraska City and engaged with a surveying party on the Midland Pacific. When the road was completed he was connected with the locomotive department, and continued in this until the transfer to the B. & M. R. R. Has since been engaged by the latter. He was married in Central City, Neb., December 23, 1880, to Miss McDougal, a native of England. They have one child, a son, W. C., born March 22, 1882. Mr. W. is a member of the K. of H. of Nebraska City, No. 925, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

E. M. WHEELER, dealer in groceries, flour and feed; established in 1882, succeeding Bostator, Hoope & Vicars. He was born in Suffolk County, N. Y., November 16, 1833. He was educated in his native county, and then removed to New York City, where for eighteen years he was engaged in the provision business. In 1879 he removed to Nebraska, settled in Lancaster County and engaged in farming, which he followed until he opened the present business. He was married in Huntington, Long Island, September 14, 1853, to Miss Fancher, of Huntington. They have four children, Edward H., Robert E., Minnie L., and William W. Mr. W. is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church.

WALTER J. WHITE, Foreman for Ætna Iron Works, at State Penitentiary, was born in Burlington, Iowa, May 1, 1856. He there received his education and learned the trade of tinsmith, whch he followed until 1879, when he removed to Lincoln, Neb. He was appointed to his present position in May, 1881, when the works started. Mr. W. has in his department eight to twelve convicts engaged in galvanized iron work exclusively. The works are owned by the Ætna Iron Works, of Quincy, Ill.

M. M. WHITE, head bookkeeper and cashier for Plummer, Perry & Co. Was born in Newport, Monroe Co., Mich., October 19, 1849. He received his education in Monroe, and for about two years was engaged in the drug business. In 1879 he removed to Nebraska, settled in Lincoln, and became connected with the firm of Plummer, Perry & Co. He was married in Monroe, Mich., May 13, 1873, to Miss Clara I. Loose, of Monroe County. They have two children, Alice L. and Virginia I. Mr. W. is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Blue Lodge and Chapter.

E. A. WHITE, general agent of the Sandwich Manufacturing Co., was born in Northampton, Mercer Co., Ill., October 8, 1852, and was reared in Knoxville and Kewanee, Ill. His home was in Illinois until he was about eighteen years of age, when he moved to Iowa. In 1878 he became connected with the Minneapolis Harvester works as machine expert and salesman, and continued with them until April, 1881. Since June 20, 1881, he has been connected with the Sandwich Manufacturing Co.

C. A WICKERSHAM, train dispatcher B. & M. R. R. in Nebraska, was born in Chester County, Pa. September 9, 1859; educated there, and learned telegraphing with the Pennsylvania R. R. Company; was connected with them about four years, two of which as train dispatcher at Renova, Pa. In 1879 he removed to Nebraska settled in Lincoln, and took his present position. He was married in Glen Hall, Chester Co., Pa., June 24, 1880, to Miss Lizzie A. Lamborn, of that county. They have one son, Clarence L.

JOHN WILLIAMS, farmer, was born in Cornwall, England, December 10, 1821. He came to America in 1850; went to Grant County, Wis., and engaged in manufacturing farm wagons for about six years; then went to Lima and farmed for about two years. During his stay in Grant County, Wis., he was elected Justice of the Peace for one term, and was also representative of the Grant County Council of Grangers for three years, and President of the Reform Temperance League. In 1878 came to Nebraska and purchased a farm of 160 acres of the B. & M. R. R. Company, Mill Precinct, near Waverly, which is now all under cultivation, and in 1879 was elected Justice of the Peace for one term, and appointed by County Commissioners for the following two terms. Married in 1843 to Miss Mary Beddick, who was born in Cornwall, England. They have four children, Richard B., John C., Alma and Henry I. Mr. W. is a cousin of J. M. Williams, Member of Parliament.

CHARLES H. WILLARD, Deputy State Treasurer, came from New York to Nebraska in 1870; engaged in land business at Beatrice until 1873, when he became Deputy State Auditor. He held this position until 1879, when he became Deputy Treasurer. He was engineer of mining properties in Pennsylvania, and held various responsible positions connected with public contracts in Oneida and Richmond counties, N. Y., prior to locating in Nebraska.

HENRY H. WILSON, attorney, the seventh child and oldest son of a family of nine children--six girls and three boys--was born on the first day of January, 1854, in a small log house in Jackson Township, Sandusky County, Ohio, about nine miles west of the City of Fremont. His father, Nathaniel Wilson, of Celtic origin, was born in Luzerne County, Pa., and came to Ohio in early life, where he was married on the first day of April, 1841, to Mary Feasel, a native of the latter State, who was, however, of Germanic stock. They at once settled in the wild, dense forest just on the southern edge of the great black swamp, and erected a cabin that has but recently given place to a more pretending edifice. Here the subject of this sketch was reared in homespun from the flock and the hatchel, and enjoyed the advantages of a common school three or four months during each winter. In March, 1871, the Wilson family came to Nebraska and settled on a farm in Saunders County, about eight miles west of Ashland. Here young Wilson spent the summer of 1871 in assisting to subdue the wild prairie and establish a home for the family, and in the autumn of the same year he entered the profession of teaching at Forest City, in Sarpy County. In the spring of 1872 he entered the State Normal School at Peru, but having already decided upon the law for his life work, he found this school little adapted to his wants, and so, after teaching three terms more, he entered the Nebraska State University in the Second Sub-Freshman class in September, 1873. Here he completed the six years' course in five years, graduating a year in advance of his class, and maintained himself during this time by teaching and such other work as opportunity afforded. During his college course he was an active member of the Adelphian and the Union Literary and Debating Societies, and served a term in each as president, as we learn by reference to the files of the Hesperian Student, the college paper, of which he was also editor for one official term. He was graduated as Bachelor of Philosophy in June, 1878, and was immediately elected principal of the High School at Seward. Here he entered upon his new duties in September of this year, and held this position until May, 1880, spending his vacations and other leisure time in the study of the elements of law. The summer vacation of 1879 was spent in the law office of Hon. T. M. Marquette, of Lincoln. Early in May, 1880, Mr. W. entered upon the study of his chosen profession in real earnest in the office of Lamb, Billingsley & Lambertson, of Lincoln, where their large practice gave him abundant opportunity for which he had been waiting ten long years. On the second day of February, 1881, he was admitted to the practice of his profession in the U. S. Circuit Court, and immediately afterward in the other courts of the State. In November, 1881, he formed a partnership with Mr. A. C. Ricketts, and is now the junior member of the law firm of Ricketts & Wilson. During this time Mr. W. has also found time to exercise his pen as an occasional contributor to the Popular Science Monthly and other periodicals, as well as to discuss some current questions through the press of the State. Since January, 1881, he has been a member of Lincoln Lodge No. 19 of the A., F. & A. M. June 22, 1881, Mr. Wilson was married to Miss Emma Parks, of Lincoln; born in Wapello County, Iowa, and graduated at Nebraska State University in 1880.

WINGER & MILLER, dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, etc.; business established in 1877 by Winger & Irwin--the latter retired about one year later. Mr. Winger then continued the business alone until September, 1880; he then gave Mr. Miller an interest. J. W. Winger, of above firm, was born in Franklin County, Pa., April 19,1842. In 1862 he enlisted in the One Hundred and Twelfth Pennsylvania Volunteers Company D. Commissioned Second Lieutenant in February, 1863, and in 1864, for gallantry displayed in the charge on Petersburg, was commissioned Captain of Company D, a command he retained until the close of the war. He then returned to Pennsylvania and engaged in mercantile business until he moved to Lincoln, Neb., in 1876. He was married in Franklin County, Pa., November 16, 1869, to Miss Irwin, of that county. They have six children--Irwin, Josie, Florence, Wilson, Ralph and Margaret. Mr. W. is a member of the Presbyterian Church and of the A., F. & A. M., of Pennsylvania. Mr. J. E. Miller, of above firm, was born in Cumberland County, Pa., August 2, 1857. In 1873 he went to Harrisburg, and from there moved to Nebraska in 1879, locating in Lincoln, and engaged in clerking with Mr. Winger.

WOLTEMADE & WOLF, cigar manufacturers; present firm organized January, 1876--succeeded H. Woltemade. Employ fourteen men and manufacture about 500,000 cigars annually. G. R. Wolf, of above firm, was born in Germany February 9, 1850. The same year his parents came to the United States, settling in Utica, New York. In 1863 he moved to Fond du Lac, Wis., where he learned his trade, which he followed in different parts of the United States until 1873, when he settled in Lincoln, Neb., working at his trade until present firm was organized. He was married in St. Paul, Minn., December 12, 1872, to Miss H. Broetzman, of Sheboygan County, Wis. They have three children--Robert O., Clara And Martha. Mr. W. is a member of I. O. O. F., Subordinate Lodge and Encampment.

J. V. WOLFE, farmer and stock raiser, was born October, 1833, at Merom, Sullivan Co., Ind., where he was raised and educated up to the age of eighteen; then went to the State University at Bloomington, Ind., and graduated in 1857. Then went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and commenced teaching school at the Glendale Female College for about one year. Then went to Bloomington, Ill., and was made principal of the Major Female College there for one year. Then went to Gosport, Ind., and was principal of the High School. In the fall of 1861 returned to Bloomington, Ind., and entered the Law Department of the University, where he graduated, and at the close of term went to Gosport and commenced practicing law, and in the fall of 1862 was elected member of the Legislature for Owen County, Ind.; and in 1863 went to Spencer, county seat of Owen County, and entered upon the practice of law. In the fall of 1864 was elected County Treasurer for two years and re-elected in 1866 for two years, and continued practicing law until the fall of 1871, when he came West to Lancaster County, Neb., and purchased two eighty-acre farms, one situated in Section 6, Town 9, Range 7; the other in Section 7, Town 9, Range 7, about three miles southeast of Lincoln, both farms being under a high state of cultivation, and improved, with a two-story stone house and good outbuildings. Mr. Wolfe makes a specialty of hogs, having on his farm only pure-bred Berkshires and Poland-China, having on hand always some seventy-five for breeding purposes. Was married in November, 1857, to Miss E. B. Batterton, who was born at Bloomington, Ind., and was Professor of Mathematics at Glendale College. Has seven children--Harry K., who graduated at the Lincoln University 1880, and is now Principal of the Edgar High School, Clay Co., Neb.; Nellie B., who took a three years' select course at the same University, and is now a teacher of District School No. 50, Grant Precinct, in this county; Jessie B., J. B. Jr., Mary, William and W. P. Clay. Mr. W. is a member of the A., F. & A. W., Blue Lodge and Chapter, Spencer Lodge, Ind,; also was nominated in 1873 for Treasurer, and in 1876 for the Senate, and candidate for District Attorney in 1878 for the counties of Lancaster, Otoe, Cass and Nemaha, Neb.

LYMAM WOOD, Deputy Clerk of the District Court, came to Nebraska in the fall of 1871 and located at Firth, building the first dwelling house there; keeping boarders for awhile. He was afterward appointed Postmaster and held that position about five years. He came to Lincoln in September, 1879, and was employed for about a year as clerk in the District Clerk's office, afterward becoming a deputy. He was born in Gallatin County, Ill., February 25, 1839, and lived there until he was five years old, when he moved to Moline. Lived there until he enlisted in Company K, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, August 11, 1862. He served until May, 1863, and was mustered out on account of disability. During the winter of 1863-64 he was employed as clerk in the office of the Adjutant-General of Iowa. His home was at Moline until he came to Nebraska. He was married at Davenport, Iowa, May 22, 1865, to Mrs. Nellie Allen, a daughter of Benjamin Shanks, and the first child born in Joliet, Ill. They have one child, Enoch Wellington. Mrs. W. has two children by a previous marriage; William F. and Fannie, now Mrs. Clark Holsington, of Firth, Neb. Mr. Wood is Adjutant of Farragut Post, G. A. R. He is also a member of I. O. O. F., of Friendship Lodge No. 47, at Frith. Mr. Wood's grandfather, Beder Wood, came from Rochester, N. Y. to Gallatin County, Ill., in 1815. Mr. Wood is a son of David R. and Mary Stokes Wood both of whom are dead--his father dying in 1881, and his mother in 1863.

GEORGE E. WOODBURY, Professor of English Language and Literature, Nebraska State University; was born in Beverly, Mass., May 12, 1855. His parents were old residents of Beverly. Entered Exeter Academy, at Exeter, N. H., and graduated in the fall of 1872. He then entered Harvard College, from which he graduated in 1877. During this time he was away from college one year on account of poor health. In the fall of 1877 he came to Nebraska to take the chair of English literature and history a short time, returning East, where for about a year he was attached to the staff of the Nation in New York City. After this spent about one year at Cambridge College. Then returned to Lincoln to take the chair of Anglo-Saxon and rhetoric at the Nebraska State University, and in June, 1881, was appointed to his present position. Prof. Woodbury is a member of the "Dante" Society of Boston, Mass., and of several college societies.

CHARLES A. WOOSLEY, attorney-at-law, came to Lincoln, August 6, 1880. He is a son of William Woosley and was born near Eureka, Woodford Co., Ill., August 1, 1850. Received his education at Eureka College. For five years prior to coming to Nebraska he resided in Tazewell County, Ill., and read law with W. R. Curran, of Pekin, Ill., being admitted to the bar in November, 1880. He was married in McLean County, Ill., December 19, 1872, to Viola Chaplin, a daughter of Jeremiah Chaplin. She was born at Washington, Pa. They have two children--Maud and Kate. In connection with his partner, L. W. Wheaton, he prepared the annotated statutes of Nebraska, commencing their preparation April 1, 1881, and finishing on January 1, 1882.

DR. A. WRIGHT, veterinary surgeon, was born in Brattle, Sussex Co., England, April 19, 1820. He studied his profession in England and in 1840 came to the United States, locating in Dayton, Ohio, where he practiced until about 1845, when he settled in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he remained about seventeen years. He then moved to Davenport, Iowa; then to Jasper County, and from there in 1869 he removed to Lincoln, Neb. Dr. Wright has been engaged in the practice of his profession some forty-six years. He was married in Knox County, Ohio 1841, to Miss Elizabeth Rhoades, of Knox County. They have had in all thirteen children, of which ten survive--William, Isaac, John, Andrew, Theodore, Grant, Mary (now Mrs. William Peer), Mandy (now Mrs. Charles Carpenter), Maria and Fanny (now Mrs. Ira Van Antwerp.

J. G. WRIGHT, contractor and plasterer, was born August 24, 1836, in Wayne County, N. Y. At an early age went with his parents to the northern part of Illinois, where he was raised and educated. Left school at the age of fourteen. In 1853 was apprenticed to a Mr. William Prindle for three years, and then to Mr. M. Dickinson, and in 1858 commenced working at his trade until the commencement of the war, when he enlisted on the 25th of September, 1861, in the Sixty-fourth Illinois Sharpshooters, Company A, under Lieut-Col. D. E. Williams and Capt. John Morrill. He participated in all the battles with his regiment, and in 1862 was promoted to Commissary Sergeant, and after the battle of Corinth the regiment was presented with standard colors by Gov. Yates for acts of bravery and meritorious service. He was mustered out in October, 1864, at East Point, Ga. In 1866 engaged in general merchandise business in La Salle County, Ill., until 1868, when he sold out and engaged in business at his trade as plasterer. In the fall of 1876 came West and located at York, Neb., and purchased a quarter section of land, and farmed the same until the spring of 1881, when he came to Lincoln and commenced working at his trade, and in September of the same year entered into partnership with a Mr. Mulfordand, since which time have contracted for and plastered several private dwellings, as well as the ornamental centers, brackets and corbels on the Odd Fellows' Hall, the Little Block and Walsh & Putnam's--paying particular attention to this branch of the business. He was married in December, 1859, in Illinois, to Miss Annie Cole, of New York. They have five children--Francis E., Effie M., Harriette G., Frank W. and Lewis E. His oldest daughter is married. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, Farragut Post No. 25; member of the Sheridan Lodge No. 735, Illinois. Mr. W's, father commenced his military career in the war of 1812 and served at first as Lieutenant in the Home Guards. He raised a rifle company in Wayne County, N. Y., and was commissioned Captain, and afterwards promoted Major and Colonel. At the same time, his mother's father was in the rifle service in England.

JOHN B. WRIGHT, Mayor of Lincoln, came to Nebraska in December, 1874, and located at Lincoln in February, 1875, engaging in the grain business. He now deals extensively in flax seed at this point, David City, Seward and Utica. He was for two years Alderman, and was elected Mayor in 1879 and 1881. He was born in Rochester, Monroe Co., N. Y., in 1846, and moved to Buffalo when four years old. From there he went to Monroe, Mich., and stayed there six years; then went to Montana and Idaho and the mining regions. He engaged in mining and stock raising until he came to Nebraska.

RICHARD WRIGHT, engineer, B. & M. R. R. Co., water works, was born in Cumberland County, Pa., in 1842, and at an early age left and went to Indiana, availing himself there of a common school education. In 1855 went to Arkansas and drove stage for one year; from thence to Iowa, remaining there for about one year in different pursuits. In 1857 went to Kansas and engaged in farming until 1860, when he went to California and there engaged in farming. In 1865 went to Idaho mining, and from thence to Salt Lake City, teaming for the U. P. R. R. Co. In the fall of 1869 came to Chicago, Ill., and in 1870 went to Vicksburg, Miss., and was employed by the Magnolia Oil Co., as engineer to their works. In 1875 returned to Illinois and was employed as engineer to one of the elevators at Rochelle. In 1880 came to Nebraska and located at Lincoln, and engaged in the well business for about one year, after which he was engaged by the B. & M. R. R. Co., as engineer to their water works, situated on the Antelope, north of the city. Was married March, 1870, at Annendale, Miss., to Miss Winifred Coonan, who was born at Liverpool, England, and came over to America with her parents some eighteen years ago. Has one child, John Edward. Members of the Catholic Church.

CHARLES WUNDERLICH, Superintendent of Stone Department at State Penitentiary. There are in this department eighty to eighty-five men employed cutting and dressing stone. Mr. Wunderlich was born in Bohemia June 24, 1832. He learned the trade of stonecutter, and in 1852 emigrated to the United States, locating at Joliet, Ill.; engaged in the stone business. In 1862 he entered into business for himself, in which he continued until 1869, in which year he moved to Lincoln, Neb., and entered the service of Mr. W. H. B. Stout in his present position. He was married in Joliet, Ill., December 7, 1853, to Miss Annie M. Schrier, a native of Bohemia. They have two children--Elizabeth (now Mrs. C. Visel), Amelia (now Mrs. J. M. Killian). Mr. W. is a member of the A., F. & A. M., and of the K. of P.

JAMES H. ALLSTOT, farmer and stock raiser, Section 20, P. O. Bennet; is a brother of George W. Allstot, and came to Lancaster County with the family in 1870, his father is recognized as one of the pioneers and favorably known as an agriculturist. James H. was born in Parke County, Ind., November 3, 1847, came to Dubuque County, Iowa, with his parents when quite young, and there spent his youthful days. For four years was a resident of Marion County, Iowa. He has secured a fair start in life by untiring industry and promises in the near future to be numbered among the stalwart farmers of the State.

S. P. BARRETT, A. M., Principal of Bennet Public schools, favorably known as being closely associated with the educational interests of Lancaster County, is the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Ohio and was born in Kingsville, Ashtabula Co., June 7, 1834, was reared in his native State, receiving superior educational advantages. He attended and graduated from Kingsville Academy, after which he entered the University of Rochester, at Rochester, N. Y., in 1856, and graduated from that institution in 1859. In the fall of the same year he engaged in teaching school at Chattanooga, Tenn., where he taught two years; whence he removed to Buchanan, Mich., where he became Principal of the public schools of the city, which place he filled four years. He then engaged in mercantile business in Nunda, N. Y., for one year, in which place he also taught previous to his entering college at Rochester N. Y. His whole subsequent life to the present, 1882, has been devoted to teaching as follows: two years at Kingsville Academy, Ohio; three years at Buchanan, Mich.; four years at Dallas City, Ore., and three years at Baker City, Ore. In 1879, becoming desirous of obtaining rest from his continued labors, he located on a farm in Nebraska. It is a short distance west of Bennet, on Section 5, and one of the most desirable homes in the precinct. Since he has been in Nebraska, in connection with conducting his farm, he has taught school, having been the Principal of the Bennet schools for several terms as an educator; and the satisfaction he gives the people may be inferred from the fact that the public is ardent in his praise. Prof. Barrett has a good command of language, does a full share of thinking, is a good judge of human nature, is social and genial, has an aptness to make and retain friends, and is honorable in all his motives, measuring with precision the wants of the future. In 1862, Miss Mary J. Hovey, of Nunda, N. Y., became his wife; by this union they have five children; Hovey P., Jay A., Grace M., Edith A., and Inez D. Mr. and Mrs. Barrett and the three eldest children are members of the Baptist Church. Prof. Barrett has been associated with that denomination since 1851, and his wife since 1852.

P. J. BRATT'S SONS, dealers in hardware, agricultural implements and furniture, prominently identified in eastern Nebraska, and favorably known in commercial circles, is the firm of P. J. Bratt's Sons, although but a short time has elapsed since they were established here. Their present large and increasing trade is evidence of sterling business qualifications. A. Bratt, the senior member of the firm, is a native of Illinois, and was born in Bureau County, Ill., August 26, 1854. When young removed with his parents to Rock Island County, Ill., where his father, Mr. P. J. Bratt, engaged in merchandising at Coal Valley and was widely known as one of the substantial merchants of that county for many years. His death occurred in 1874. His sons conducted the business at Coal Valley until 1880, when they established their business in Bennet. In the summer of 1880 they erected their large and well arranged establishment. In the autumn of that year they opened it. The subject of this sketch during his sojourn in Bennet, has been closely associated with its progress. Upon the organization of the town, he was appointed Treasurer of the Town Board. In 1879 Miss Laura E. Clark, of Illinois, a native of Ohio, became his wife. They have one son, Harry. Mr. Barrett is a Master Mason. John P. Bratt, the junior member of the firm of P. J. Bratt's Sons, is a native of Bureau County, Ill., and was born February 9, 1857, removed with his parents when young to Coal Valley, Rock Island Co., Ill., where he was raised and educated. In company with his brother A., assumed his father's business after his death. In 1878 came to Nebraska and purchased a half section of land in Stockton Precinct, but did not come to the State to reside until 1880, when he resided for a time in Stockton. He is largely interested in buying and selling real estate, in connection with his other business. While in Stockton Precinct he was Justice of the Peace and member of the School Board. In June, 1881, was appointed Justice of the Peace in Bennet, and the same autumn elected to this office, which at the present time (1882), he holds. He is a gentleman of pleasing address, and is eminently popular with all who form his acquaintance. Is a Master Mason and Third Sergeant of Co. I. N. N. G.

E. N. COBB, farmer and stock raiser, Section 23, P. O. Bennet. He is a native of Wayne County, Penn., and was born December 18, 1844; resided in his native State until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in the Fifty-sixth Pennsylvania, after serving three months was discharged on account of ill health. He soon re-enlisted in the Seventeenth Pennsylvania, served two months and was transferred to the Eighteenth United States Infantry. He participated in anumber of warm engagements, among those were Stone River and Chickamauga, at the latter battle he was severely wounded in the ankle, after which he was on detached service until the close of the memorable battle of Lookout Mountain, when he rejoined his regiment. Was honorably discharged at Louisville, Ky., September 10, 1865. After the war, returned to Pennsylvania, and for seven years was a resident of Susquehanna County, after which he came to Nebraska. He married, April 28, 1869, Miss Raphel Hewit. By the union they have had five children, George F., Calvin D., Minnie B., Zady G.; lost one, Maud, died in 1882. Mr. Cobb is First Lieutenant of Company I, Nebraska National Guards, and a member of G. A. R., and O. D. of Upright Post No. 62. He is thoroughly conversant with military tactics and takes a live interest in military affairs. Is a member of the I. O. O. F., P. G. and School Director for District 78.

FRANK COGGESHALL, farmer and stock raiser, Section 26, P. O. Bennet. Deserving of special mention in the history of Nebraska is the subject of this sketch. He is a native of New Haven, Conn., and was born April 13, 1848. His earlier days were spent and education received principally in his native State. When quite young he manifested a strong desire to visit the Western country, and before the war, then a mere youth, came to Iowa, where some relatives resided, remaining a considerable length of time, when he returned to his home in New Haven. In 1864, tendered his services to the union cause, enlisting as a drummer boy, and served in a Connecticut regiment, until the close of the Rebellion, when he was honorably discharged. For a few years after the war was engaged in freighting, across the plains. In 1869, located his present farm, and from that time has been identified by the developments of Lancaster County, although not constantly a resident. His farm is one of the most desirable in the precinct, on which is situated an attractive and comfortable residence. Mr. Coggeshall is a logical reasoner, thoroughly conversant with the events of the day, and an entertaining conversationalist. He married in 1880, Miss Livey Kelsey, of Illinois, a lady whose graces of mind and heart endear her to a large circle of friends.

W. H. DAVIS, agent for the B. & M. R. R. Mr. Davis is a native of Indiana, and was born in Parke County, July 15, 1855, was reared and educated in the Hoosier State. He commenced and learned telegraphing on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad, after which he was connected with the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, also the Michigan Central, with the latter company was operator for two years, at Porter, forty miles east of Chicago. The autumn of 1879, came to Nebraska and entered the employ of the B. & M. Co., as assistant agent at Sutton, on the main line, continuing for a time, when he became agent and operator at Hampton, having charge of that office six months; thence to Bennet. On the 26th of November, 1877, Mr. D. was wedded to Miss Minnie Cheney, of Furnessville, Ind. By this union they have one daughter, Dora, born in 1879.

M. B. DECK, physician and surgeon, is a native of West Virginia, and was born in Martinsburg, October 26, 1852. His father, Abraham, was a native of that State, and his maternal ancestors (Faris) were among the pioneers of Virginia. The subject of the sketch was reared and educated in his native State and took up the study of medicine in the office of Dr. N. D. Baker, after which he attended the university of Maryland, at Baltimore, graduating in March, 1878, commenced practice at Darksville, W. Va.; came to Nemaha County, Neb., in September, 1881, continuing until January, 1882, when he came to Bennet, and formed a partnership with Dr. Piper. He married May 25, 1880, Miss Lottie Benson, of New Jersey. They have one son by this union, Harry.

CAPT. L. P. DERBY, Postmaster of Bennet. There are but few citizens, for a radius of many miles around Bennet, that are more popularly known or highly esteemed than Capt. Derby. He is a native of Hancock County, Ill., and was born February 14, 1844. When quite young he removed with his parents to Williams County, Ohio. His father was a contractor and builder in West Unity, where the subject of this sketch was educated, raised and learned the painter's trade. On the 16th of September, 1861, he displayed that spirit of patriotism which has characized his career, by enlisting in Company B, Sixty-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. Sidney Sprague. At the battle of Fort Donelson his eyes became injured to such an extent that they never fully recovered. Participated at the battle of Pittsburgh Landing, was at Matamoras, on the Central Mississippi campaign, Siege of Vicksburg, first and second battle at Jackson, Miss., Meridian raid, operations against Atlanta, and with Sherman on his famous march to the sea. After which he was at Columbus, Raleigh, Goldsboro and other minor engagements. At the battle of Champion Hills he received a slight flesh wound. On the 22nd of February, 1866, was promoted to Second Lieutenant of the Fourteenth United States Infantry, continuing in the service of the West and South until 1871, when he resigned as First Lieutenant of the Eleventh United States infantry. After the long and continued years of a soldier's life, repaired to his old home in Ohio. Settled in Bennet in 1878, following different pursuits until 1881, when he was appointed Postmaster. In June, 1880, when Company I. of N. N. G. was organized, he was appointed Captain, which office he still holds. Is a member of the G. A. R. and on the deputy staff. Capt. Derby has had a varied experience, is a brilliant conversationalist, and on the whole is one of the most genial and companionable of men. In 1879, Miss Mary Henderson, of Grand Rapids, Mich., became his wife. By this union they have two children, Winnie and Arthur.

G. W. EGGLESTON, grain and coal dealer, is a native of England and was born in Lincolnshire, February 23, 1850. Came to America with parents when young, living for a time near Akron, Ohio, after which in Peoria County, Ill., where his father William was engaged in agricultural pursuits. The family also for several years resided in Cedar County, Iowa and emigrated from that point to Nebraska, the senior Eggleston locating in Lancaster County. The subject of this sketch took up his permanent abode in the State in 1873, and commenced tilling the soil near Bennet. In 1875 engaged in merchandising, continuing one year, when he established present business which has grown under his careful supervision to be lucrative and substantial. He married in October, 1877, Miss Edith Gouram, of Nebraska. They have two children, George W. and Frank LeRoy. Mr. E. is a member of the I. O. O. F.

W. H. FROST, farmer, Section 24, P. O. Bennet. This enterprising young agriculturist is a native of England and was born in Chesterfield, June 18, 1857. When quite young he came to America with his parents. For a time the family resided in Utah, but eventually, in 1870, they located in Lancaster County, Neb., being among the pioneers of Nemaha Precinct. Mr. Charles Frost, father of W. H., was closely identified with the early development and the progress of the county to the time of his demise, August 27, 1880. Mrs. Jane Frost died in Otoe County, June 24, 1879. She had been over in that county attending church when taken sick. The first house the family had on their new farm was destroyed by fire an few years after their arrival and was a serious drawback as it contained a large amount of grain, as well as the loss sustained by being deprived of the building. W. H. was reared on a farm and devotes his entire attention to agricultural pursuits in which branch he is making a success. In 1879 Miss Annie Bayless, a native of Quincy, Ill., became his wife. They have had two children, Charles is living, Eva died August 7, 1881.

DAVID A. GRAU, contractor, builder and architect. This popular gentleman is a native of St. Lawrence County, N. Y., and was born April 18, 1842. When he was quite young came West with his parents. His father, who was a blacksmith by trade, located in Columbia County, Wis., being among the pioneer vulcans of that country, and was prominently identified among the early settlers. In 1861 the subject of this sketch tendered his services to the country, enlisting October 8, in Company D, Tenth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. Participated in many of the notable events of the war. Among those was Perrysville, Ky., Stone River, Kenesaw Mountain, Resaca, and Atlanta. Was with Sherman. Served three years and was discharged in Milwaukee, Wis., November 4, 1864. Returned to Columbia County and resided there for a time, when he went to Iowa where he pursued his vocation of contracting and building, eventually returning to Wisconsin, and in 1880 came to Nebraska, locating in Lincoln, and was interested in the building of many of the basements of the substantial and attractive edifices of that city, among them the Journal office, Kelly's block, and the C. C. Burr building. In the autumn of 1881 he came to Bennet. Mr. G. is one of the most thoroughly experienced builders in the country and has attained a wide and well merited reputation. He is a member of the K. of P. and of the Grand Army of the Republic.

A. GRIBLING, harness and saddlery, one of the pioneer substantial business men of Bennet, is the subject of this sketch. He is a native of New York, and was born in Herkimer County, August 28, 1841. When quite young he was deprived of his father by death. His boyhood days were spent in gaining an education in his native county. In the spring of 1862 he commenced to learn the harness and saddlery trade, at Fredonia, N. Y. In August of that year, he tendered his services to the Union cause, enlisting in Company B, One Hundred and Twelfth New York Volunteer Infantry, under Gen. Dix. Soon after being mustered in, he was put on detached service, being placed in the Seventh Massachusetts Battery. His first engagement was at Deserted House, Va., and the next Hanover Junction, near Richmond, thence to New Port and Washington. Was called to New York City during the riot, but on his arrival it had subsided, and he returned to Washington, thence to New Orleans. Was with Gen. Banks on the famous Red River expedition. On returning, camped for several months at Morganzies Bend, after which was at Little Rock, Duvall's Bluffs and Montgomery, where he rejoined his regiment. Was honorably discharged at Buffalo, N. Y., on July 1, 1864. Again located at Fredonia, N. Y., and completed his trade. In 1865, came west, and after a temporary sojourn in Iowa and Illinois, returned to New York, not to remain, however. After a few months' sojourn, he became a resident of Rockford, Ill. For a time worked as a journeyman, after which he embarked in trade, continuing to reside in that city two years. In 1868 came to Nebraska, locating four miles north of Bennet, engaging in agricultural pursuits. Continuing in that capacity until he engaged in trade in Bennet in 1872, with the exception of a short time spent in Lincoln. Mr. G. was the first and only harness and saddlery man in Bennet, and the large and lucrative trade that he has built up is prima facie evidence of his popularity. From 1876 to 1879, he was Bennet's efficient Postmaster. Upon the organizing of the Town Board, he was elected one of that body. Mr. G. is a member of the I. O. O. F., and Recording Secretary of the Nebraska Horsethief Association. In 1873, Miss Ida Graves, an estimable lady, became his wife. She is a native of New York.

THORER HANSON, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Bennet, Lancaster Co., Neb. This substantial agriculturist and well known gentleman, is a native of Norway, and was born in Christiana, August 26, 1832. Educated and learned the cabinet making trade in his native country, and pursued that vocation until 1866, when he came to America. Located temporarily in Chicago, Ill., in the employ of a lumber company. Moved to Oconto, Wis., and engaged work in his trade. In 1867, his family, which he left in Norway, came to the United States, and took up their abode in Oconto. In 1868, came to Nebraska, locating in Nebraska City, and for one year worked at the furniture trade. Mr. H. being a superior workman, always commanded the highest wages. On the 12th of April, 1869, located on eighty acres of land, where he now resides. Not having enough land to demand his entire time, he engaged in working at his trade in Lincoln, for his Nebraska City employers, who had a branch house there. Continued working in Lincoln until 1873, when he turned his entire attention to farming. Has been adding from time to time to his estates, and at present, 1882, has 320 acres. This year he has erected a residence which is a striking contrast to the one that was first erected in Lancaster County, for his home. Mr. H. is an industrious, progressive citizen. He is closely identified with the Norwegian Lutheran Church, and has done much toward the organization of the church society in Nemaha Precinct. In Norway, on the 29th of December, 1857, Miss Theo Andersen became his wife. They have had twelve children--Helmer, Torval, Maria, Emma, Richard, Walter, Nora, Hubert, Sherman, Adolph, Gerhard and lost one, Matilda, died in Oconto, Wis.

JAMES H. HARPER, farmer and stock raiser, Section 2, P. O. Bennet. Among those that figured at an early day in the State of Nebraska, is the subject of this sketch. Mr. H. is a native of West Virginia, and was born December 7, 1839. His early life was spent in that State, and he was there educated, and learned the harness and saddlery trade. The autumn of 1859 found him in the Territory of Nebraska, and located at Nebraska City, where he worked at the harness trade for upward of four years, when in company with Mr. Enoch Riggels, he succeeded his employer in business. The style of the firm for a considerable length of time, was well known as Harper & Riggels. Mr. H. eventually sold out, and returned to the scenes of his childhood, West Virginia. Sojourning temporarily, came again to Nebraska, and engaged in working at his trade in Nebraska City, continuing two years, when he went to Julesburg and engaged in the photographing business for a time; returned to Nebraska City, residing until the spring of 1869, when he located on his present farm. His estate consists of 120 acres, under a high state of cultivation, and the surroundings indicate comfort and prosperity. He was married in June, 1862, to Miss Elizabeth Dodson. By this union they have had nine children, six of whom are living--John, James, Walter, Stella, Henry and Georgia; lost three, Fred, Charlie and Fannie. Mr. H. is a member of the K. of P.

D. H. HARRIS, the merchant and custom miller of Bennet, is a native of England, and was born in Monmouthshire, May 31, 1845. Was reared and educated in his native country, and learned the miller's trade. In 1864, came to the United States, pursued his vocation in different parts of Wisconsin, for a time after which he went to Nebraska and Colorado. In the fall of 1866, located on the Blue in Nebraska, in what is now Seward County. Since that time he has been prominently identified with the milling interests of the State, having been instrumental in building or starting four mills previous to coming to Bennet. The first was at Camden, in 1867, for Roper & Parker; in 1870, at Seward, for Bois & Sons, and in 1876, started a mill on Lincoln creek. In 1877, in company with others, engaged in milling at West Mills. Continuing for a time, when he removed to Sarpy County, where he remained for about three years. In the autumn of 1881, established his present business in Bennet; it has been continually on the increase, as he manufactures an article of flour of a superior quality, consequently it has a wide and well merited reputation. Mr. Harris is one of the most experienced men in the trade. In 1869, he married Miss Ann M. Bingman. They have three children--James R., John H., and Edmond D. Mr. H. is a Master Mason.

W. A. HARTLEY, farmer and stock raiser, Section 24 Township 8, P. O. Bennet. Popularly known throughout Lancaster County is the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Illinois, and was born in Randolph County, August 17, 1843, was reared and educated in his native county. In 1862, he enlisted in Company D, Eightieth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served throughout the war. Participated in twenty-three engagements; among those are Perryville, Stone River, Lookout Mountain. Was on the Sherman campaign, and the battle of Nashville. For two months was a prisoner on Belle Isle. After the war, located in Illinois. Came to Nebraska in 1870, and has since been associated with the growth and development of Lancaster County. During the years 1879-80, he was the county's efficient Deputy Treasurer; was Justice of the Peace for three terms, and Assessor two terms. Mr. H. is a man of untiring perseverance, is well read, a deep thinker, a ready and entertaining conversationalist. He married in 1873, Miss Eliza Dunlap, of New York. By this union, they have three children--Annie, Ella and Mabel. He is a member of the G. A. R., and Post Commander of Upright Post, No. 62.

C. W. HEFFLEY, the grocer, one of Bennet's most popular business men, is the subject of the sketch. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Somerset County, December 15, 1852. His father, Annias Heffley, came to Nebraska, in 1856, and was one of the pioneer merchants of the State, being prominently identified by the growth and prosperity of Nebraska City, where he was engaged in merchandising, and was favorably and widely known during the palmy days of early western immigration. His death occurred in Nebraska City, in February, 1876. C. W. came to Nebraska City in 1863, was there reared and educated, following the vocation of clerking in his father's store. He traversed the western country to a considerable extent, eventually in the spring of 1879, located in Bennet, and for about two years followed clerking, when he embarked in the grocery trade. Mr. H. is a thoroughly experienced business man, and his genial disposition makes him hosts of friends, as well as substantial patrons. On July 25, 1880, Miss Ada Tucker, an estimable lady became his wife. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., Nemaha Lodge, No. 32, and the K. P., Midland Lodge, No. 12; of the former is Permanent Secretary and the latter, P.C.

CHRISTIAN JEANSEN, farmer and stock raiser, Section 26, P. O. Bennet. Of the foreign element that has emigrated to the United States during the past quarter century, to make homes in the western wilds, there is none that has made more rapid strides than the Danes. Lancaster County has a fair portion of those worthy individuals, and the subject of this sketch may be mentioned as a prominent one. He was born in Denmark, May 2, 1827, was reared, educated and resided in his native country until 1872, when he came to America, locating in Chicago, Ill., and worked for several months, went to Michigan, and engaged in working in the lumber woods, in this branch of industry he spent one and a half years. For about five years was engaged in agriculture and horticulture in LaSalle County, Ill., and for two years, farmed in Woodford County, and from that point came to Lancaster County, Neb., locating on his present farm, the spring of 1881. His estate consists of 160 acres of choice land, the greater portion of which is under cultivation. He is one of the most prosperous farmers in the precinct. In 1866, Mrs. Johanna Christena Peterson became his wife. He is a member of the Lutheran Church.

J. CALVIN JOHNSTON, farmer, Section 27, P. O. Bennet. Is a native of Indiana, and was born in Allen County, November 17, 1856, was reared and educated in his native State. His father, Rev. James Johnston, is prominently and favorably known as a Methodist minister and one of the oldest in the northern Indiana Conference. J. Calvin learned the carriage making trade at Burlington, Iowa, and pursued that vocation in connection with other branches of mechanism for several years. In 1879, turned his attention to farming, locating where he now resides. His estate of 160 acres is one of the most desirable in the precinct, and by superior management Mr. Johnston has placed himself among the substantial agriculturists of Lancaster County, he is a genial, well informed gentleman and well merits success. On the 8th of January, 1880, Miss Isabella Kendall became his wife, they have by this union one daughter; Eva A.

R. LARKIN, farmer and stock dealer, Section 20, P. O. Bennet. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Delaware County, September 9, 1838, was raised and educated in his native State. A few years before the braking out of the American Rebellion, he removed to Ohio, and in 1862, enlisted in Company I, Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving about one year, when he was honorably discharged. For a time was a resident of Ohio, Indiana and Iowa, in 1872, he came to Lincoln, Neb., and engaged in working at his trade, that of carpentering and building, in which he is one of the most proficient in the country, many of the substantial structures in the Magic City contain specimens of his handiwork. For seven years Lincoln was his abiding place, with the exception of two years spent in Oakland, Cal. Mr. Larkin turned his attention entirely to agriculture and stock dealing, in 1879, he formerly owned the place now occupied by Mr. Simpson. That he has made a success in the West may be inferred from the fact that he came to the State in meagre circumstances and has by skillful management, good judgment and industry, identified himself among the solid men of Lancaster County. His 160 acres of clover land is fenced off into fields, and conveniently arranged to facilitate the handling of stock. His residence, barn and out buildings, are desirably located and the general surroundings, indicate the supervision of a competent overseer. Mr. Larkin has been twice married, first to Miss Clara Williams, daughter of Hon. T. J. Williams of Chester Hill, Morgan Co., Ohio. Her death occurred in 1874. On March 21, 1882, Miss Liddie E. Branson became his wife, she is the daughter of Dr. S. Branson of Chester Hill, Morgan Co., Ohio. Mr. L. is a member of the Masonic order and the G. A. R. By his first wife has one son, John B.

FREDERICK LARSON, farmer and stock raiser, Section 25, P. O. Bennet; is a native of Denmark, and was born October 11, 1832; was reared, educated and resided in his native country until 1869, when he came to America, locating in Bureau County, Ill., residing about three years, when he came to Nebraska, locating where he now resides. Mr. Larson has a fine farm of eighty acres in a high state of cultivation. He is one of the sterling farmers of Nemaha Precinct. In 1857 he married Miss Fredeckka Rakka, of Denmark. They have three children, Amandus, Bertha, and Christinia (now Mrs. Melick, of Kansas). Mr. Larson is a member of the Lutheran Church.

F. C. MAY, farmer and stock raiser. This well-known gentleman is a son of the prominent agriculturist, H. May, and was born in Germany, September 10, 1857. In 1870 came to the United States with parents, locating in Woodford County, Ill., where the family resided until 1878. The autumn of that year they came to Lancaster County. The subject of this sketch has been reared a farmer, and is thoroughly conversant with its details. His estate consists of 160½ acres of choice land, one-half of which is under cultivation. On the 15th of February, 1882, Miss Annie Heupel, of Lancaster County, became his wife.

H. MAY, farmer and stock raiser, Section 22, P. O. Bennet. One of the most prominent farmers of Lancaster County is the subject of the sketch. He is a native of Prussia, Germany, and was born May 27, 1830; was reared and educated in his native country; for a number of years followed sheep raising; served two and one-half years in the army. In 1870 emigrated to America, locating in Woodford County, Ill., where he engaged in conducting a farm for Mr. George Warren. Here he remained until early in 1879, when he became a resident of Nebraska, locating where he now resides, on the farm of Mr. George Warren, which he operates in connection with a large tract of land of his own, on Section 27, Nemaha Precinct. Mr. May is a thoroughly conversant agriculturist, and has made farming a success by industry and practical experience. He married in 1858 Miss Minnie Rickert. By this union they have six children, Frank, Henry, Augustus, Lena, Otto and Emma. Mr. M. and family are members of the Presbyterian Church.

DR. STEPHEN A. MECHAM, P. O. Bennet, one of Nebraska's oldest and most respected citizens. He is a native of St. Lawrence County, N. Y, and was born August 6, 1815. His father, Stephen, was a farmer, and the subject spent his earlier days in tilling the soil. However, when comparatively young, he turned his attention to the study of medicine, under the tutorship of his grandfather, Dr. Thomas Mecham, a prominent herbal physician in his day. When eighteen years of age he commenced to practice, and continued in New York until twenty-eight years of age, when he came West, locating at Springfield, Ill., where he engaged in practice, and studied under Dr. Todd, father-in-law of Abraham Lincoln. After four years in Springfield, came to Iowa, which at that time was a howling wilderness, locating on Sugar Creek, Lee County, a short distance from Montrose. In 1846 he located in Scott County, Iowa, fifteen miles north of Davenport, where he continued with farming and practicing his profession. In 1850 crossed the State, locating where the city of Council Bluffs now stands. In connection with his brother Lafayette, he helped to build the first log house there, and engaged in the blacksmithing and butchering business. In 1851 he was one of the members who helped to survey and lay out the town site of Omaha. Resided in Bluffs until 1855, when he removed to De Soto, Neb., a small village a short distance north of Omaha. Here he engaged in milling, but, owing to the dam giving away, and the expense incurred in reconstructing it three times, it proved disastrous to him financially. In the spring of 1858, with his family in the wagon, he arrived on the site of his present home. On the middle branch of the Little Nemaha he and others had made a detour of the country, and they all had agreed to locate there; but owing to the unprepossessing appearance of the country, all but two backed out. The country at that time was very crude, and it was quite a curiosity to see a white man. As to the location he chose, it was well selected and showed good judgment. He would be frequently asked by the wayfaring traveler, in latter years, why he settled in such an isolated place, and his answer was that he proposed to raise potatoes for the laborers that would build a railroad by his door. How well his prophecy has been verified is obvious. The Doctor was always a staunch friend to the red men, and received many testimonials from them in return. He had serious obstacles to contend with at that early day. He was obliged to do his milling at Coonville, upon Plum Creek, and to make his round trip it would take two weeks. He would have to build his bridges going, and frequently be obliged to rebuild them coming back, owing to wash-outs. He made some little money by gathering salt on Salt Creek and drawing it to Iowa with cattle, where he sold it. His claim consisted of 360 acres. Of this he hired fifty acres broken, at an expense of $5 per acre. As the country began to settle he was called on by those in need of medical attendance, and soon attained a lucrative practice, So far as can be ascertained he was the first practitioner in what comprises now Lincoln District. Much credit is due the Doctor for the live interest he took in showing the country to the new comers. His latchstring was always on the outside, and many of the first residents of the State remember his hospitality. The first school in that vicinity was secured through his instrumentality, he hiring the teacher at his own expense; and he has always been identified with the educational and religious sentiment of the community. Although the Doctor is well advanced in years, he still retains his mental and physical facilities, and bids to be yet for many years numbered among the pioneers of Nebraska. He still continues to practice, but does not court patronage, as he thinks it is about time to retire. In 1840 he married Miss Nancy Martin, an estimable lady, who has been with him through all his struggles and triumphs. She, too, is still hale and hearty, and bears but few marks of the early days.

JAMES N. MINOR, farmer, Section 20, P. O. Bennet. This well-known citizen and pioneer is a native of Ohio, and was born May 20, 1820. His father, Ephraim, was a native of Virginia, and a soldier in the war of 1812. At an early age the subject of this sketch removed to Coles County, Ill., where he spent the greater part of his life previous to coming to Nebraska, following agricultural pursuits. In 1863 he tendered his services to the Union cause, enlisting in Company I, Fifty-fourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, on August 24 of that year; was captured with others and retained as prisoners for several months before an exchange took place. The greater portion of his time in the service was on guard duty. After being mustered out continued farming until 1869 in Illinois, when he came to Nebraska, locating where he now resides; was one of the first settlers in Nemaha Precinct, and had many hardships to endure, which is subsequent to the first residence in a new country. Mr. M. has always been a man of untiring industry, working with zeal at anything he undertakes. Although past the meridian of life, is hale and hearty. He has a large acquaintanceship in Lancaster County, and is respected by all. In 1847 Miss Margaret A. Dinning, of Illinois, became his wife. By this union they have had nine children, four of whom are living, Gideon A., Jonathan, James E. and Mary J. Lost five, John M., Lucy, Lauretta, Margaret A., and one in infancy. Mr. M. belongs to the G. A. R.

GIDEON A. MINOR, farmer, Section 20, P. O. Bennet, is a native of Cole County, Ill., and was born November 8, 1847; was reared to manhood and educated in his native State, and came to Nebraska with the family in 1869. He is one of the sterling and prosperous young farmers of his precinct, and is a thoroughly schooled agriculturist. In 1869 he was married to Miss Annie Hunt. They have two children, Mary Margaret and Annora Elizabeth.

JAMES E. MINOR, is a son of James N., and brother of Gideon A. Minor; was born in Cole County, Ill., September 11, 1854; was a resident there until 1869, when he came to Nebraska with his father, with whom he still resides. James is one of Lancaster County's most popular young men.

CHARLES LOUIS OTTO, carpenter and contractor, identified with the building interests of Bennet and Lancaster County, is the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Germany and was born in Saxony, December 15, 1853. When fourteen years of age came to the United States, locating in Du Page County, Ill., making his home principally at Downer's Grove. For a time was a resident of Hinsdale. He learned the carpenter trade which he followed for several years, and also was a teacher of a German school. In 1880 came to Nebraska, locating in Lancaster County for several months. Was the proprietor of the Bennet hotel. He has built many of the substantial structures in Bennet and is a first class mechanic in every particular. The spring of 1882 was elected member of the Town Board and also holds the office of Constable from January 1, 1882, to January 1, 1883. Mr. Otto married, in 1879, Miss Louisa Wolf, of Illinois. By this union they have had two children, one of whom is living, William. Lost one, Robert, deceased April 5, 1882. Mr. O. is a member of the Knights of Pythias.

HENRY PETERSON, farmer and stock raiser, Section 25, P. O. Bennet. This gentleman is a native of Denmark and was born April 3, 1847. Was reared, educated, and resided in his native country until 1868, when he came to America, locating in Bureau County, Ill., which was his home until 1874 when he became a resident of Nebraska, locating in Nemaha Precinct, Lancaster County. Owing to the crop failure when he first embarked in farming, he relinquished agricultural pursuits and for four years worked at his trade, that of a miller, in Lincoln. Mr. Peterson has a model farm and is one of Nebraska's most sterling and progressive citizens. In 1874 he married Miss Maggie Christenson, of Denmark. By this union they have three children, H. William, Emma C. and Clara M. He and his family are identified with the Lutheran Church.

E. T. PIPER, physician and surgeon. Whatever the calling may be the pioneer has many difficulties to contend with and obstacles that can not be obviated. Such is pre-eminently true of the medical profession in a sparsely settled country. One of the early practitioners in Nebraska and a man widely known throughout Lancaster and other counties is Dr. E. T. Piper. He is a native of Ohio and was born in Belmont County, November 2, 1815. His father, Edward, was a native of Wooster County, Mass., and his mother, Elizabeth Phillip, a native of Pennsylvania. When seven years of age he removed with his parents to Montgomery County. Thence to Seneca County, where he was principally educated and took up the study of medicine in Adams Township. After becoming conversant with the details of his adopted profession attending the Eclectic Medical College in Cincinnati, O., graduating in the winter of 1853. Practiced medicine for a time in Ohio and in 1855 came to Ogle County, Ill., locating in Linville, where he was prominently identified with the medical profession for a number of years. In 1862 he enlisted in the Thirty-fourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry as Assistant Surgeon. After the battle of Shiloh was transferred to the floating hospital, D. A. January. After serving for about one year was on hospital duty at St. Louis for six months. In 1864 he again took up his practice in Ogle County, Ill., continuing until 1868, when he came to Nebraska, locating on Section 24, Stockton Precinct, in Lancaster, and opened a farm which he conducted for a number of years and still owns. The country at that time was in a comparatively crude state and the few settlers were scattered over a vast area of territory. At that time he was the only physician between Lincoln and Nebraska City, and his services were almost constantly in demand, frequently being called in Otoe, Cass, and Johnson counties, and those drives in inclement weather, over bleak prairies, no bridges and uncertain roads in many instances, were among the drawbacks the Doctor was obliged to encounter. His success as a practitioner is well known and needs no comments from the writer. There is perhaps no physician in eastern Nebraska who is held in higher esteem by the fraternity than Dr. Piper. He is considered authority in intricate cases and is frequently called upon as counsel. The Doctor is a great reader, has an excellent memory, well posted on the current events of the day, is very sociable and held in high esteem by all those who know him. For four years he was Coroner of Lancaster County. In 1841 he married Miss Liddie Dentler of western Pennsylvania. They have five children, four of whom are living. Anna, now Mrs. Hill, Mary, now Mrs. William Fosket, of Firth, Neb., Martha, now Mrs. John Becker, Firth, and Edward D., resides in Bennet. Lost one, Ada. Mrs. Piper's death occurred in Nebraska in May, 1880. The Doctor is a Master Mason and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. 

H. D. RHEA, attorney, real estate, collection and insurance agent. One of the leading representatives of the legal fraternity of Lancaster County is the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Illinois and was born in Bond County, October 10, 1847. His father, John Rhea, was well known in agricultural and mercantile circles of that section. His grandfather, Hon. Henry D. Rhea, for many years was County Judge, and largely and favorably acquainted in southern Illinois. The subject of this sketch was reared to manhood and educated in his native county, also receiving the benefits of the State Normal Schools at Carbondale and Bloomington. In 1865 he tendered his services to the Union cause, enlisting February 3, in Company D, One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Was honorably discharged September 22, 1865. He took up the study of law at Greenville, Ill., and in 1873 and 1874 attended the St. Louis Law School and in the latter year passed a creditable examination for the St. Louis District Court and was admitted to practice. Was located temporarily in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Iowa. Eventually, in the autumn of 1879, he took up his abode in Bennet. His practice as an attorney will compare favorably with any in the county and in real estate and insurance he has built up a lucrative business. Mr. Rhea is gifted oratorically, is an impressive speaker, a close student, and thoroughly conversant with the topics of the times. In 1876 Miss Rebecca Scoggins became his wife. She is the daughter of L. A. Scoggins, Esq., one of the pioneers of Lincoln, Neb. By this union they have one daughter, Murtle. Mr. R. is a member of the G. A. R.

WILLIAM ROGGENKAMP, farmer. Among the sturdy pioneers who braved the hardships of the Western wilds, when the great State of Nebraska was in its crude condition, was Mr. William Roggenkamp. He is a native of Germany and was born in Prussia, November 17, 1832. His youthful days were spent in agricultural pursuits in his native country, where he resided until he attained his nineteenth year, when he crossed the ocean, taking up his abode in New Jersey, for two years; he was employed as a clerk in a feed store in Newark, after which he followed various pursuits, until 1857, when he came West, locating in Cook County, Ill., for a time also was a resident of Lake County, Ind. In the spring of 1860, came to Nebraska, arriving by steamboat, at Nebraska City, where he left his family and walked out to where Bennet is now located; his first body of land consisted of 120 acres, and he has been adding to this from time to time until the present year (1882) it is upward of 1300 acres. His first residence was a log house of diminutive size, the lumber of which he drew from Nebraska City. In after years he occupied a commodious log structure which was destroyed by fire in 1871. His present palatial mansion was erected in 1881; it is attractively situated on a gently rising hill, a short distance southwest of Bennet, the town site of which is located on his land. Mr. R. came to Nebraska with limited means, but with a determination to make a home and secure a competency, which he has accomplished by striving industry. The obstacles he had to contend with in early years were numerous in the extreme, and his success in life is a fair illustration of what can be accomplished where there is a will to execute. He has been frequently called upon to accept of offices which he has rigidly declined, being no political aspirant, but is closely identified with the educational interests of the community. The spring of 1853, in New York he was married to Miss Gustina Katufska, of Prussia, Germany. She has always been a kind and affectionate wife, always ready to extend a helping hand. She was born August 20, 1832, they have had a family of nine children, five of whom are living; Robert, born April 1, 1854, he has been very industrious, and always brief and ready to greet you with a kind favor; John B., born July 26, 1858, he has been very prominent and industrious and always ready to do a kind deed, and greet you with a smile; Lizzie, born February 2, 1864, she is educational, industrious and always accomplishes whatever she undertakes; she is always cheerful and bright, and stands among the many admirers ready to extend a helping hand. Henry, born November 17, 1865; he is also very educational, industrious and refined and attentive, always ready to give regards, very prominent in his daily occupations, he stands amid the splendor of the many admirers. Minnie, born November 19, 1867, she is very educational, industrious and refined, always ready to do a kind thing, always cheerful and bright as the morning star, and very graceful. They have lost four; Albert, born May 20, 1856, died October 27, 1857; Gerhart, born February 2, 1864, died February 2, 1864; William, born May 23, 1861, died August 26, 1877, and Gustina, born January 19, 1870, died November 29, 1877. [We print this as sent in by Mr. Roggenkamp at his request.]

WALTER M. SEELY, favorably known as one who has identified himself with the State of Nebraska, is the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Iowa and was born in Fayette County July 4, 1848, his father, S. S. Seely, was one of the pioneers of the Hawkeye State, having located at Brush Creek, Fayette Co., in 1846. In 1850 he was the choice of the people for the County Clerk, and discharged the duties of that office for ten years, his residence being in West Union. During his sojourn there was largely interested in the saw mill business at McGregor and Johnstonport, on the Mississippi River, and figured conspicuously in commercial circles for a number of years. Walter was reared and educated in West Union, making his debut in the journalistic world as a devil in the office of the West Union Gazette, where he became proficient as a compositor, was connected with different newspapers in northeastern Iowa and southern Minnesota. In 1868 came to Nebraska, residing for a time in Palmyra, where his family and his father located that year. Mr. S. S. Seely is now a resident of Santa Barbara, Cal. In 1873 the subject of this sketch entered the employ of the State Journal, at Lincoln, Neb., as compositor and was identified with the publication of that paper for three years; a portion of that time being on the reportorial staff. In 1877 located in Bennet and taught the Bennet school for the terms of 1878-79. In August, 1879, was appointed Postmaster for Bennet, filling the duties of the office creditably to himself and satisfactorily to the public until April, 1881, when he resigned and accepted the position of Private Secretary for Senator C. H. Van Wyck. During the sessions of the Nebraska Legislature in 1877-79-81, was Assistant Secretary of State Senate, and during the Senate of 1875 was Assistant Sergeant at Arms of the House During these years was correspondent for the Chicago Inter Ocean, Mr. Seely possesses a versatile and well disciplined mind, is a close observer of local and national affairs and wields an eloquent pen; he has a genial disposition, is very companionable and entertaining. He is a member of the K. of P., and Red Men. The 30th of March, 1875, Miss Alice Eaton, a native of Ohio, became his wife. By this union they have three children, Ora, S. S., and Roscoe Grant.

FRANK AARON SIDLES, real estate dealer. Among the largest real estate owners and one who has been closely identified with the growth and development of Lancaster County, is the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Somerset County, April 3, 1841. His father Daniel, who was a blacksmith, is a native of that State. His grandfather Sidles, came from Germany. His mother, Catherine Zorne, was a Pennsylvanian, and as far back as the maternal ancestry can be traced they were natives of the same State, being among the early settlers of the town of Berlin. The family consisted of nine children, Emmeline, Sarah, Julia, Henry, Charles, Frank Aaron, Rebecca, Mary and Daniel. When Frank attained his twelfth year, the family moved West, locating in Freeport, Ill., where he was educated and raised to manhood. His father pursued his vocation, that of a blacksmith, for many years, and was well and favorably known throughout Stephenson County. His death occurred December 19, 1879. His mother, well advanced in years, is at this writing, 1882, a resident of Dakota, Ill. The subject of this sketch for a number of years pursued the real estate business in Freeport, and in Pontiac, Livingston Co., Ill., and for eight years was engaged in the grocery and drug business, in Dakota, Ill. In 1873, he became a resident of Nebraska, locating at Nebraska City, and in 1874 took up his abode in Bennet. His interest in the State dates from 1871, when he purchased one half section of land in Otoe County. He was engaged in the grain business and afterward in the drug business, in connection with each vocation was acting with the B. &. M. Company as land agent. When Bennet was organized as a town, he was appointed and afterward elected as Chairman of the Town Board, which position he discharged creditably to himself and to the satisfaction of the people. Mr. Sidles is a live business man, and by his affable demeanor has made a host of friends in Lancaster County. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. On the 19th of February, 1867, Miss Hattie Heffley became his wife. She is the daughter of Josiah and Sarah Heffley, who were both born in Somerset County, Pa. Their family consisted of six children, William Charles, Cyrus Porter, Hattie, Mary Susan and Peter. Susan died at the age of two and one-half years. The grandfather, Peter Heffley, was born in Berks County, Pa., and grandmother, Sarah Heffley, in Somerset County, Pa. She lived to the age of eighty-four years. Grandfather William Atchison and grandmother Susan Atchison were both natives of Ireland, he having served through the war of 1812 in the United States. Mrs. Heffley, wife of the subject of our sketch, was born in Pennsylvania, October 11, 1840. By this union they have three children, Carrie Willmina, born July 18, 1869, in Dakota, Ill.; Harry Edgar, born December 30, 1873, in Nebraska City, Neb.; Frank Barton, born February 7, 1877, in Bennet, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. S. are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He helped, to organize the first society in Bennet, and contributed largely towards the present church edifice, of which he is one of the trustees and has been since the church was established.

JESSE A. SMITH, general merchandise, is one of the most substantial and leading merchants of Bennet. He is a native of New York and was born in Livingston County, January 1, 1855. When eleven years of age, he came West with his parents, his father, P. A. Smith, locating in Omaha, Neb. In 1873, he engaged in merchandising in Lincoln, and is prominently identified in the commercial circles of the Magic City, where he still resides. Jesse learned the details of his trade in his father's store, and afterwards was employed as a clerk in the establishment of J. N. T. Jones, in Lincoln. The first of April, 1880, he established his present business in Bennet, and his trade has been one of solidity and rapid growth.

JAMES G. SOUTHWICK, farmer, is a native of New York, and was born in Erie County, November 10, 1845, and reared in his native State until sixteen years of age, when by his father's consent, he left the paternal roof to seek his fortune in the far West. He arrived in Iowa poor in pocket but rich in hopes of a brilliant future. It may be said that he commenced at the bottom round, as he hired out as a farm hand in Cedar County for $10 per month. By husbanding his earnings, in due course of time he secured a farm and was identified among the agriculturists of Cedar County for a number of years. For three and one-half years he was in the employ of the B. C. R. & N. R. R. Co. as station agent. Was also Postmaster at Centerdale, Iowa, for three and one half years. He was one of the organizers and stock holders of the bank at West Branch, Cedar Co., and is favorably known among the enterprising citizens of that portion of the county. He located in the State of Nebraska early in 1877, taking up his abode in Bennet, erected what was at that time the finest and largest store in the town, and engaged in merchandising, in which he was eminently successful, continuing for three years, when he turned his attention to agriculture and dealing in real estate, being largely interested in town lots in Bennet. His residence is one of the most attractive and the location one of the most desirable in Lancaster County, the surroundings indicating comfort and prosperity. He was married to Miss Mary Doniphan, of Buffalo, N. Y., January 1, 1867. Her many acts of charity and kindness are still fresh in the minds of those who mourned her sudden death two years after. He was again married in 1871, to Miss Esther Austin, a native of the State of New York. They have three children, Allison Duane, Vesta Myrtle, Winnie Lyle. Mr. S. has always been a live worker in the cause of religion, education and temperance. He has been a member of the I. O. of G. T. since 1861, and has always been found among the foremost to assist in the suppression of vice this. Mr. S. was chosen assistant Indian agent under agent Tatum, in 1869, and was stationed at the Camanche and Kiowa Agency, on the establishment of Fort Sill, in the southwestern part of the Indian Territory, in that year, which place he filled with credit to himself and satisfaction to his superiors. Mr. Southwick is making arrangments to start a bank in Bennet.

JOSEPH SOUTHWICK, grain and agricultural implements. This enterprising gentleman is a native of Erie County, N. Y., and was born July 6, 1843. His father was a farmer, and Joseph spent his boyhood days in tilling the soil of the empire State. When he attained his majority he moved West, locating in Cedar County, Iowa, engaging in agricultural pursuits, and was engaged in that vocation until 1873, when he came to Nebraska, locating in Lancaster County, three miles northwest of Bennet. Here he farmed until 1878, when he took up his abode in Bennet, and for one year was a clerk in the mercantile house of Southwick & Austin. In the autumn of 1879, engaged in his present business. Mr. S. is one of Lancaster County's most public spirited men and is always found on the right side of moves that will prove beneficial to its progress. He is a member of the M. E. Church, and was to a considerable extent instrumental in the erection of the present church edifice in Bennet, of which he is one of the trustees. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the Anti-Horse Thief Association. He was married October 3, 1865, to Miss Elizabeth Austin, of Cedar County, Iowa. By this marriage they have four children, Edith, Myra, Grace and Edgar H.

JOHN STALL, farmer and stock-raiser, Section 4; P. O., Bennet. He is a native of Ohio, and was born in Coshocton County, November 3, 1816. His parents were from Cumberland County, Pa. His grandfather, Abraham Stall, was a native of Holland, and was one of the wealthy and early settlers of Pennsylvania. The subject of this sketch was educated and made his home in Coshocton County for many years, following the pursuit of agriculture. In 1868 he came to Nebraska, locating where he now resides. The country at that time was in its crude condition; the settlers being limited in number and far apart. Mr. S. at once turned his attention to developing a farm, and though he met with many losses and had barriers to contend with, by industry and attention has admirably succeeded. His estate is one of the finest in the precinct, and is adorned with a thrifty growth of maple and walnut timber, comprising thirty acres. Mr. S. has never been a political aspirant; preferring the quiet and peace of his legitimate pursuits. He was married, May 24, 1840, to Miss Elizabeth Harger, of Ohio. By their union they have had eleven children; Irvin, Robert N., Lucinda Jane, Susanna, Justina, William T., John C., Sophronia, Daniel M., Richard S. Lost one, Emma, who died at Joliet, Ill. They have one adopted daughter, Mary L. Mr. S. is an Odd Fellow and a member of the K. of P. Of the latter order, it was largely through his instrumentality the lodge was established in Bennet. He is a warm friend of the order and contributed liberally to sustain it. He was for eight years treasurer of the lodge in Bennet. Some years since it was reported that an estate worth $70,000 in Holland awaited the claim of Abraham Stall's heirs, but these have not yet been able to prove their identity.

WILLIAM R. STOCKING, farmer and stock-raiser, Section 28; P. O., Bennet; is a native of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and was born September 4, 1844. His father, Abner Stocking, was a native of Massachusetts, and came to Ohio when very young. His grandfather, Joseph Stocking, was one of the pioneers of Cuyahoga County, and lived to see it fully developed. The subject of this sketch was reared and educated in his native State, following the pursuits of agriculture. Eventually located in Ogle County, Ill., where for a time he was identified in the same capacity. In the autumn of 1879 he came to Nebraska, locating where he now resides. Mr. S. is one of Lancaster County's most sterling farmers, and a perfect gentleman in every particular. He was married in March, 1872, to Miss Elizabeth Lilley, of Ohio. By this union they have two children, Layton and Vera.

SAMUEL TILTON, farmer and stock-raiser, Section 34; P.O. Bennet. This enterprising agriculturist is a native of Ohio, and was born in Stark County, April 25, 1842. When eight years of age he removed with his parents to Cass County, Ind., where he was reared to manhood and educated. His boyhood days were spent in tilling the soil. In 1861 he was among the first to respond to the call for troops to suppress the Rebellion, and enlisted in Company B, Forty-sixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, serving fourteen months, and was discharged on account of disability. After recuperating for a time, he re-enlisted in Company B. One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served until April 22, 1866, when he was honorably discharged. Mr. Tilton participated in thirty-six engagements, and it is safe to state that he contributed a full portion toward preserving the Union. Among those were Island No. Ten, Fort Pillow, Franklin, Kenesaw Mountain and Nashville. He returned to Indiana after being discharged and engaged in farming until the spring of 1869, when he located on his present farm in Nebraska, being one of the pioneers in Nemaha Precinct. Mr. Tilton is a model farmer, combining the practical with the theoretical. Although he had many drawbacks to contend with during his first few years in the State, his success is a fair illustration of what can be accomplished in Nebraska by industry and good judgment. His residence, which is one of the most attractive in the precinct, was partially built in 1869 and completed two years later. On the 15th of August, 1867, Miss Mercie Carr, a native of Ohio, became his wife, and by the union they have four children; Frankie S., John O., George J. One died in infancy--Ida E. Mr. T. is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and Q. M. of Upright Post No. 62.

J. A. WHITLOCK, farmer and stock raiser, Section 14, P. O. Bennet. One of the sturdy pioneers who took an active part in converting the desolate prairies of Lancaster County, into fields that are productive of abundance, is the subject of the sketch. He is a native of West Virginia, and was born February 7, 1830, was reared and resided in his native State until 1853, came to Illinois, locating in Douglas County, where he followed for a number of years, the vocation of plastering. In 1867, Nebraska attracted his attention, and in that year came to Nebraska City, and in 1868, came to Lancaster County, locating where he now resides, the county at that time was in its crude state, there not being but a few residents in what now comprises the thickly populated Nemaha Precinct. He had the usual number of drawbacks of the pioneer to contend with, for a time was obliged to get his milling done down on the Blue, taking two days to make a trip. Mr. Whitlock commenced in the State in a small way as a farmer, and by industry and husbanding his resources has placed himself among the substantial agriculturists of the State. In 1880, he erected a fine residence, which is one of the most attractive and indicates comfort and prosperity. He married in 1868, Miss Nancy Harmon, they have five children; William S., Melissa B., James A., John R. and Lillie May.

G. R. WILSON, Justice of the Peace, farmer and stock raiser, Section 23, P. O. Bennet. This well known gentleman is a native of the State of New York, and was born March 10, 1843. His father, Dr. J. G. Wilson, came west with his family when the subject was quite young and for a number of years was prominently identified with the medical fraternity of Dubuque County, Iowa, his home being at Farley, here G. R. was reared and educated. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company F, Twenty-first Iowa Volunteer Infantry and served throughout the Rebellion, participated at the battles of Vicksburg, Port Gibson, Black River Bridge, Champion Hills and other notable engagements, at Vicksburg was severely wounded in the hand, was honorably discharged January 9, 1865. After the war, for a time was a resident of Iowa, then removed to Missouri, locating in Mercer County for several years. Was engaged in the hardware trade, and for five years was Justice of the Peace and Notary Public. In the spring of 188? he took up his residence on his present farm in Nebraska, which is under a high state of cultivation, and will compare favorably with any in Lancaster County. Mr. W. is a man of excellent judgment and thoroughly conversant with the current events of the times. Has been Justice of the Peace since January, 1882. Is a member of the G. A. R. and of the J. V. P. C. of the Upright Post No. 62. He was married January 24, 1866, to Miss Salome Stover of Jones Co., Iowa. They have two children, Oceola and Charles W. 

CHARLES COOK, lumber and grain merchant, was born in Clinton, Ontario, Canada, May 8, 1853, where he was in business with his father, who owned flour and saw mills at Clinton and Blythe. After leaving Clinton he came to Chicago, and worked for a short time at the carpenter business, and in the spring of 1873 came to Lincoln and engaged in the same work until the spring of 1874, when he located here and engaged in the lumber business with his father. Mr. Cook is one of the proprietors of the grain elevator here, which has a storage capacity of about 12,000 bushels; he having superintended the building of the same. Was married in October, 1881, to Miss Lucy A. Bragg, here.

L. J. LODER, farmer, was born in February, 1835, in Coshocton County, Ohio, and up to the year 1857 was with his parents farming. Then went to Plattsmouth until the spring of 1858, when he took a claim of 160 acres on Camp Creek, and entered Section 1, Township 11, Range 8, and held it for three years, and traded 120 acres of the same for a claim of 160 acres on Salt Creek, and entered eighty acres more adjoining, making in all 240 acres. Mr. L. is one of the old settlers of the county, and from the proceeds of the farm has been able to build a good house and out buildings for stock, etc. His farm formerly belonged to Mr. Mason, where the first Pawnee Indians were killed by him. He was married in June, 1866, to Miss Alice E. Walker, here, who was born in Lancashire, England, in 1842. They have three children--two boys and one girl.

JAMES SCHOFIELD, merchant, was born in Lancashire, England, in December, 1838, and came to America about June, 1854, and located in Taunton, Mass., and worked in a cotton factory for about three years. Then went to Aurora, Ind., for a short time; returned to Massachusetts and remained there until the fall of 1860, working in different cotton factories. Then came West, and was engaged by the O. & M. R. R. Co. as general repairer on locomotive work for six or eight months. Left the employ of the company and went to Paris, Ind., and worked in a woolen factory till the summer of 1861, when he enlisted in the Eighteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Company A. Was at the battle of Pea Ridge, Ark., where he got disabled and was sent to the hospital, and remained there for about one year, and was discharged in 1863, at St. Louis, Mo. Then went to Aurora, Ind., and engaged again with the O. & M. R. R. on locomotive work until the spring of 1864, when he enlisted again in the 100-day Volunteer Infantry, of Indiana, Company G, and was discharged at expiration of time. He then followed farming until the spring of 1866, when he located in Omaha and was engaged by the U. P. R. R. as bridge builder for a short time, then as fireman on their main branch until the road was completed; then left and went to California, and was engaged by the U. P. R. R. Co. on general work. Returned, and engaged again with the U. P. R. R. Co., firing and running pilot-driver engine, and on general repairs in shop, as well as night foreman of round house, until the fall of 1873, when he located here and opened a store of general merchandise, there being only at that time two or three other dwelling houses and one small store. Is also extensively engaged in the buying and selling of grain as well as of live stock. Was married in 1872, to Miss C. F. Zhuy, in Dearborn County, Ind., who was born in Germany. They have four children, two boys and two girls. He was Quartermaster of the Grand Army of the Republic, also was Postmaster here for one term.

ALVA SMITH, farmer, was born in Grant County, Wis., in January, 1850. He followed farming there for about six years, then came here and settled on a farm of some 400 acres in Mill Precinct and engaged in stock-raising; his stock consisting of some seventy-five head of pure-bred Durhams; he is also extensively engaged in the hog business. He sold last year 13,000 pounds of hogs which he raised and fatted himself, and after feeding his stock, etc., sold some 2,000 bushels of corn as well as a number of blooded calves. Mr. S. located here with but small means, but through close attention to business has been enabled to build spacious out-buildings for his stock, as well as a good dwelling, and is considered to be one of the most prominent farmers in the West, both in stock and grain. He was married in December, 1872, to Miss Eliza Dyer, who was born in Grant County, Wis., in 1851. They have two children, Maud and Frank.

P. H. SUDDUTH, farmer, was born November 14, 1837, in Harrison County, Ohio. Before locating here was engaged in the boot and shoe manufacturing business in Deersville, Ohio, during which time was appointed Marshal, and then elected Mayor of the town for one term. In 1861, enlisted as private in the Sixty-ninth Ohio, Company K, Col. L. Campbell, and in 1862, when the company was formed, was made Second Lieutenant, at Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio, and after one year's service resigned and returned home. In 1864, enlisted again in the Ninety-eighth Ohio, Company F, as private, and mustered out in July, 1865. Was engaged in the battles of Gallatin and Atlantic. In the fall of 1865, went to Altona, Ill., remained there a short time in the boot and shoe business, and in the spring of 1866, located here on a farm of 160 acres. Having homesteaded the same, he entered another 160 acres southwest of Section 20, with college scrip. His farms have good out buildings and nearly all under cultivation. Was elected County Commissioner in 1869, for one term, also Master of the Grange for four years, also Commander of the Grand Army of Republic, Mitchell Post, for two years, also Director of the Executive Board of County Agricultural Society, also Justice of the Peace for one term, also School Moderator and Director, District No. 52, and in 1882 (January), was made President of the Local Division of Mutual Aid Society here. Was married February 11, in Harrison County, Ohio, to Miss A. Haynes, who was born March 4, 1840, in same county, has six children: Lenora, now married, Hattie, L. Sherman, Mamie, Garfield and Maggie.

WILLIAM WILSON, stone mason, was born April 28, 1824, in Fayette County, Ind., where he resided until the sixteenth year of his age. His youth was passed in availing himself of such educational advantages as he best could, after which he followed farming up to the year 1860. In 1861, went to Alfont, Madison Co., Ind., and there opened a general store of merchandise and a grain warehouse, and was also extensively engaged in buying and selling live stock, and the same year was made Postmaster, holding the same for four years. In the spring of 1865, went to Fortville, Hancock Co., Ind., having sold out his previous business and there engaged in the boot and shoe business for about one year. In 1867, went to Brazil, Clay Co., Ind., and worked at his trade. In 1868, was engaged by the U. P. R. R. Company, at Wood River and Elkhorn, as stone mason on bridges, etc. In 1869, went to Plattsmouth and was employed by the B. & M. R. R., in the same business. In 1870, went to Lincoln, and there contracted for the building of stone houses, etc., and in August of the same year was made foreman of repairs on the B. & M. R. R. between Lincoln and Plattsmouth. In 1871, went to Schuyler, Colfax Co., and worked as a mechanic on the court house. In 1872, went to Tecumseh, and worked at his trade as contractor as also on the B. Y M. R. R., at Kansas. In 1847, purchased the right of territory in Missouri, for the sale of the West Pattern Well Auger, then returned to Indiana and went to farming, and in 1880, located in Lincoln, working at his trade, and then came here as agent. He was married in 1844, to Rebecca McCarty, who was born in Ohio, and died in 1863, leaving six children, of whom only one now survives: Emma, a girl of eighteen years. He was married again in the spring of 1877, to Mrs. Sarah J. Shaul, who was also born in Ohio. He belongs to the Masonic Order, Lincoln Lodge No. 19, as Master Mason for the last twenty-seven years, also charter member of the Sons of Temperance, in Madison County, Ind., and charter member of the Good Templars of Fortville, Ind., member of the quarterly meeting conference in the Methodist Episcopal Church for ten years, having joined the church at the age of sixteen. In 1881, was appointed agent for the Mutual Aid Society, and organized a local division here of about twenty members.

C. H. WORDEN, Justice of the Peace, contractor and builder, was born in 1849, on August 31, in New York, and after leaving school, worked at his trade for a short time, and taught school up to May, 1870, when he went to Independence, Iowa, and worked as carpenter for about two years, then came to Lincoln and engaged in the same work, and in 1874, located here and entered into partnership with the Cook Bros., for about five years, at the end of which time was elected Justice of the Peace for one year, and re-elected last fall. 

E. N. HOVEY, farmer and stock raiser, Section 36, P. O. Bennet. One of the largest real estate owners, and most substantial citizens of Grant Precinct, is Mr. E. N. Hovey. He is a native of New York, and was born in Genesee County, April 13, 1820. Was reared to manhood and educated in the Empire State, following agricultural pursuits. In 1856, came west, locating in close proximity to Janesville, Wis., where he was prominently identified as an agriculturist for a number of years. The autumn of 1868, he removed to Nebraska, locating temporarily at Plattsmouth, and in the spring of 1869, located in Lancaster County. For a time, was a resident in the western part of Grant Precinct, eventually locating on his present estate, which consists of 480 acres of choice land. His residence is attractively situated, and the general surroundings indicate prosperity, and the supervision of a careful, judicious manager. Mr. Hovey is a gentleman of clear judgment, profound, thoughtful, and thoroughly conversant with current events of the times. Although past the meridian of life, he is one of the best preserved men in the State, and promises for many years to keep pace with the progress of the State. In 1847, Miss Ann Amelia Merrill became his wife. By this union, they have had five children--Fred A., Charles M., LeRoy G. Edward P. Lost one, Laura A. Mr. H. and family are closely identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church.

SALTILLO PRECINCT.

GEORGE W. ALLSTOT, farmer and stock-raiser, Section 24, P. O., Bennet. This gentleman is a native of Parke County, Ind., and was born February 12, 1844. When nine years of age he removed with his parents to Dubuque County, Iowa, where he was reared and educated. The family eventually located in Marion County, Iowa, residing there four years. In 1870 came to Nebraska, locating in Lancaster County. Mr. Allstot is numbered among the substantial and progressive agriculturists of Saltillo Precinct. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and is the Fifth Sergeant of Company I, Nebraska National Guards.

STOCKTON PRECINCT.

ELDER JOHN DIEHL, Section 32, P. O. Bennet. Few citizens of Nebraska are more favorably known in their respective counties, or have contributed more toward the educational or moral status of the community, than Elder John Diehl, who was one of the pioneers of Lancaster County. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Northampton County, January 4, 1823. When thirteen years of age he removed with his parents to Ohio, locating for a time in Trumbull and Ashtabula counties, and eventually in Hiram, Portage Co. His father Andrew Diehl, was a contractor and carpenter. The subject of this sketch received the benefits of a good education, and pursued the vocation of school teaching for a number of years, also taught singing and writing school. Being strongly imbued in early life with a spirit of religion, he devoted a great share of his time and talents to the advancement of the Christian religion; and it may be said of him that he has been continually in the harness. In 1860 he was ordained as minister in the Church of Christ, and was prominently identified as an expounder of that doctrine in Portage County, adjacent to Hiram, for a considerable length of time. He also established, and published for a couple of years in Hiram, the Christian Visitor a paper devoted to primitive Christianity. He was intimately acquainted with the late James A. Garfield, living in the same neighborhood for a number of years. The spring of 1868 found him in Nebraska, locating where he now resides. The country at that time was in a wild state and but sparsely settled. Mr. Diehl had the obstacles to contend with which are incidental to the pioneer. His success as a developer of a new country is indicated by his comfortable home and fine farm, which give evidence of his industry and prosperity. Like all truly righteous men, coming to a new country, he brought his religion with him, and did all in his power for the advancement of a religious sentiment in his district--in which he was eminently successful. When a church of Christ was organized, October 23, 1878, he was appointed pastor, and is still in that capacity. During his sojourn in Stockton Precinct, he has at different times been Director and Treasurer of the School Board, and at present (1882) is Moderator. For two years he was Justice of the Peace, and for ten years he has been Clerk of the elections. He is a well-informed gentleman, awake to the interests of his fellow-men, and always found on the right side. He was married, April 5, 1849, to Miss Elizabeth Barb, of Ohio; an estimable lady, who was a cousin to J. H. Kagi, Secretary of War under "Old John Brown," and killed at Harper's Ferry. By this union they have four children; William S., Henry G., Isaac E. and Charles P.