Sheri Lantzy sent this 1876 photo of her 3rd-great grandparents, William Campbell Berry and his wife Mary Ping Berry, of Franklin township.

SURNAME	GIVEN NAME	OCC	SEC	P.O.	NOTES
Aspelmir	L.	farmer	30	Latty
Backhous	F.	farmer	21	Kingston
Bahr	Rev. J	Pastor of Zion Church			Born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1849. Married Miss Emily Gramm in 1878; she was born in St. Louis in 1860; came to Des Moines Co. in 1878. Mr. B. also preaches in St. John's Church, Flint River Twp. Republican.
Barnhill	R.	farmer	3	Kingston
Bazel	G. W. & Theo.	farmers	36	Burlington
Bazel	J.	farmer	34	Burlington
Bazel	T.	farmer	35	Burlington
Benne	H.	farmer	21	Latty
Berenman	V.	farmer	32	Latty
Bowman	J.	laborer		Kingston
Brader	C.	farmer	7	Sperry
Braudmere	F.	farmer	16	Latty
Brant	A.	farmer	16	Kingston
Brockway	J.	farmer		Kingston
Broom	J.	farmer	14	Kingston
Brumm	W.	farmer	14	Kingston
Bucher	E.	farmer	17	Sperry
Burges	W.	farmer	14	Kingston
Burkholder	J.	farmer	34	Burlington
Bush	B. & W.	farmers	16	Latty
Bush	J. A.	farmer	21	Latty
Busnir	L.	farmer	23	Kingston
Christ	J.	farmer	11	Kingston
Dearlove	R. & A.	farmers	4	Kingston
Dennis	J. C.	farmer	11	Kingston
Dustman	H.	farmer	19	Latty
Eads	W.	farmer	11	Latty
Edgar	J.	farmer	5	Sperry
Edgar	J. W.	farmer	5	Sperry
Elder	M. C.	farmer	20	Latty	Born in Armstrong Co., Penn., in 1837; came to Des Moines Co. in 1837 Married Eliza J. Walker in 1871; she was born in Des Moines Co. in 1844; they have three children: Maretta, Frank and Ida M. Mr. Elder owns eighty acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Has held office of Road Supervisor two years. Democrat.
Ellerhoff	W.	farmer	30	Latty
Ellis	W.	ditcher		Kingston
Foster	C.	farmer	34	Burlington
Foster	J. F.	farmer	34	Burlington	Born in Franklin Co., Ind. In 1818; came to Des Moines Co. in 1840; since, been engaged in farming. Married Margaret Hendrickson in 1841; she was born in Franklin Co., Ind., in 1824; they have three children: Sarah, Margaret A. and T. J. Foster. Owns 222 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Mrs. Foster is a member of the M. E. Church; Mr. Foster is a Republican.
Fitzke	C.	farmer	14	Kingston
Flair	P.	farmer	8	Latty
Flege	H.	farmer	17	Latty
Freitag	G. J.	farmer	30	Kingston
Gaberline	J.	farmer	28	Burlington
Gardner	J.	farmer	30	Latty
Gardner	W.	farmer	29	Latty
Garrison	G. B.	farmer	9	Kingston
Garvey	H.	farmer	20	Burlington
Gerling	C.	farmer	22	Burlington
Gerlinger	George	farmer	32	Burlington
Getty	R.	farmer	4	Burlington
Geeselman	H.	farmer	30	Latty
Grass	M.	farmer	11	Kingston
Guberling	H. S.		18	Kingston
Guy	L.	farmer	5	Burlington
Guy	J.	farmer	5	Burlington
Hartman	J.	farmer	36	Burlington
Haight	H.	farmer	1	Kingston	Born in Athens Co., Ohio, in 1827; came to Des Moines Co. in 1837. Married Margaret Gibson in 1874. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1836. They have three children: Martha, Henry and Dora. Mr. H. has seven children by former marriage: George, Laura, Margaret, Elizabeth, Abby, James and John. Mr. H. owns 1,700 acres of land. Democrat.
Hartman	J. K.	farmer	34	Burlington
Hellenthrall	J.	farmer	22	Latty
Henson	J. J.	farmer	1	Kingston
Herman	J.	farmer	10	Kingston
Heumbrecker	C.	farmer	14	Burlington
Hixon	D.	farmer	26	Burlington
Honecke	C.	farmer	19	Latty
Hoppe	C.	farmer	22	Latty
Howe	M.	farmer	3	Kingston
Hubner	H.	farmer	12	Kingston
Hunter	S.	farmer	7	Sperry
Hutchroff	E.	farmer	6	Kingston
Johnson	C.	farmer	21	Burlington
Jackson	A. P.	farmer	19	Sperry	Born in Des Moines Co. in 1840. Married Mattie Clark in 1877; she was born in Stephenson Co., Ill., in 1850; they have one child: Arthur, born in 1878. Mr. Jackson owns sixty acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; has held the office of School Director five years; Secretary of Board five years. Enlisted in Co. C, 30th I. V. I. In 1862; was in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou, Vicksburg, Atlanta, Lookout Mountain, and several others. Mustered out in 1865. Members of the Baptist Church; Republican.
Jackson	M. H.	farmer	19	Latty	Born in Vermont in 1828; came to Des Moines County in 1835, and since been engaged in farming. Married Sarah Penny in 1855; she was born in Westmoreland, Co., Penn., in 1830; they have seven children: Fremont, Hattie, Venira, Burton, Edgar, Frank and Sadie. He has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Township Trustee and Township Clerk. Members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Jackson owns 200 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Republican.
Johnson	Precket	farmer	14	Burlington
Kalkman	F.	farmer	17	Latty
Kampmier	E.	farmer	29	Latty
Kaster	W. B.	farmer	33	Burlington
Keller	J. M. L.			Kingston
Kennady	J.	farmer	3	Kingston
Kissinger	J.	farmer	18	Latty
Kneedy	J.	laborer		Kingston
Koblitz	C.	farmer	11	Kingston
Kock	L.	farmer	11	Kingston
Kroeger	W.	farmer	32	Burlington
Lavine	J.	farmer	4	Kingston
Langerbeck	O.	farmer	18	Latty	Born in Germany in 1844; came to Des Moines Co. in 1870 and has since been engaged in farming, except one year in the grocery business in Burlington. Married Jane Gutzmer in 1875; She was born in Germany in 1853. They have two children: Zelina and Werner. Mr. L. owns 100 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Republican
Latty	Mrs. S.	farmer	29	Latty	Born in Henry Co., Ky., in 1804. Married M. W. Latty in 1827. He was born in Maryland in 1794; lived in Kentucky. They came to Des Moines Co. in 1833. Mr. L. died in 1877. They had five children; the living are: John W., Mary, Warren and Sarah; James died in 1872. Mrs. L. owns 320 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre.
Latty	John W.	farmer	29	Latty Station	Born in 1839. Married Miss Lucretia Ross in 1863; she was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1841; they have five children: Olivia J., Arpin E., Amanda B., Ross H., Mathew W. Mr. L. is a Republican.
Leehart	C.	farmer	22	Burlington
Leehart	C.	farmer	27	Burlington
Lindsey	W. O.	farmer	4	Kingston
Long	B. M.	farmer	35	Burlington
Long	K.	farmer	35	Burlington	Born in Kent Co., Md., in 1810; came to Des Moines Co. in 1855; since engaged in farming. He married Nancy Clarkson in 1831; she was born in Ross Co. Ohio, in 1815; they have nine children: John, Major, Benjamin, William F., Francis, Richard, Martha, Missouri, Joseph. Mr. Long owns 144 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Is a Republican.
Loper	W. R.	farmer	19	Sperry
Loudmer	C.	farmer	6	Sperry
Lynch	Hon. W.	farmer	12	Kingston	Born in Mercer Co. in 1824; came to Des Moines Co. in 1849; has engaged in farming and carpentering since. Married Miss E. A. Young in 1848; she was born in Nashville, Tenn., in 1825; they have five children: Sedgwick J., Chas. U., Mary E., Annie B. and Lilian S. Mr. L. owns 458 acres of land, valued as follows: 258 acres at $30 per acre, and 200 acres at $5 per acres. In 1876, Mr. L. was elected Representative for the Second District; held the office of County Supervisor two years. Mrs. Lynch is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is a Democrat.
McCannon	J.	laborer		Kingston
McClintock	T.	farmer	4	Burlington
McCrystal	D. A.	farmer	35	Burlington
Madlanes	A.	laborer		Kingston
Malcho	J.	farmer	10	Burlington
Mebuhe	W.	farmer	31	Burlington
Mellinger		farmer	23	Burlington
Meyers	J.	farmer	25	Burlington
Miller	H.	farmer	18	Latty
Miller	R. H.	farmer	9	Burlington
Miller	W. G.	merchant		Kingston	Born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1836; came to Des Moines Co. in 1855. Married Miss J. E. Deen in 1874; they have two children: Edward and Doshia A.; Mr. Miller has four children by a former marriage: Harriet, Laura, Frank, Bertha. Mr. M. owns 126 acres of land, valued at $10 per acres. He keeps a general stock of dry goods, groceries, notions, etc. Republican.
Mitchell	S.	farmer	4	Kingston
Moser	F. A.	farmer	11	Burlington
Moyers	C.	farmer	26	Burlington
Moyers	S. N.	farmer	18	Sperry	Born in Greene Co., Ill., in 1827; came to Des Moines Co. in 1839; since has been engaged in farming. Married Lucinda H. Deen in 1846; she was born in Upshur Co., W. Va., in 1824; they had four children, three living: George W., Sarah E., and Jacob N.; Marietta died in 1862. Mr. M. has held the office of School Director eight years. Member of the M. E. Church. Owns 130 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Democrat.
Munson	A.	farmer	3	Burlington
Nelson	C.	black smith		Kingston
Nelson	J.	farmer	18	Burlington
Nelson	M.	farmer	2	Kingston
Neris	J.	farmer	22	Burlington
Olsen	A. F.	farmer	16	Burlington
Otto	L.	farmer	11	Burlington
Orily	P.	farmer	14	Burlington
Orr	J. W.	farmer	23	Burlington
Panther	F.	farmer	8	Sperry
Paul	D.	farmer	35	Burlington
Penny	John	farmer	29	Latty Station	Born in Allegheny Co., Penn., in 1802; came to Des Moines Co. in 1844; has since engaged in farming. Married Rebecca Weddell in 1822; she was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1805; have seven children living and two dead; the living are: Joseph, Thomas, Sarah, Phoebe, Lydia, Amanda and John S.; David died in 1825; Melissa died in 1844. In 1848, Mr. Penny was elected Representative for Des Moines Co.; was County Supervisor from 1860 to 1862; has held several other smaller offices. Owns 127 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. P. are members of the Baptist Church, Mr. P. being a Deacon; Democrat.
Peterson	W.	farmer	2	Kingston
Pflum	J.	farmer	12	Kingston
Pogemiller	W.	farmer	16	Burlington
Poole	R. D.	farmer	33	Burlington
Poole	T. S.	farmer	33	Burlington
Ruman	F.	farmer	11	Kingston
Rice	J.	farmer	12	Kingston	Born in Germany in 1832; came to Des Moines Co. in 1849. Married Harriet Murtz in 1865; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1839; they have four children: Isabel, Kate, John and Charles. Mr. R. owns 232 acres valued at $20 per acre. Democratic.
Riepe	H. J.	farmer	26	Burlington
Rogers	G. D.	farmer	2	Kingston
Rutter	S.	laborer		Kingston
Sallady	J.	farmer	2	Kingston
Salladay	J. W.	farmer	3	Kingston
Salladay	M.	farmer	3	Kingston
Schmidt	C.	farmer	27	Burlington
Schmidt	H.	farmer	22	Burlington
Schrader	B.	farmer	20	Latty
Schular	J.	farmer	23	Burlington
Schuler	M.	farmer	23	Burlington
Schultz	H.	farmer	11	Kingston
Seibert	L.	black smith	*	Burlington	*Bottom Road. Born in Germany in 1857; came to Des Moines Co. in 1873, and has since worked at his trade. Married Caroline Shilknat in 1875; she was born in Germany in 1857. They have two children: Arnold and Kate. Members of the M. E. Church. Democrat.
Shanefelt	G.	farmer	27	Burlington
Short	P.	farmer	2	Kingston
Shultz	J. A. and F. C.	farmers	22	Burlington
Sickman	F.	farmer	15	Burlington
Smith	W. T.	farmer	9	Burlington
Soedenburg	M. F.	farmer	15	Burlington
Stapleton	J.	farmer	2	Burlington
Steenrod	R.	farmer	33	Burlington
Steingraeber	W. G.	farmer	35	Burlington
Stimpson	W. C.	laborer		Kingston
Swanson	A.	farmer	2	Kingston
Tackenburg	H.	farmer	15	Burlington
Tee	L.	farmer	11	Kingston
Tieman	W.	farmer	32	Latty
Timmerman	F.	farmer	31	Latty
Timmerman	L.	farmer	8	Burlington
Timmerman	W.	farmer	10	Burlington
Tramer	F.	farmer	8	Sperry
Tutor	S. L.	laborer		Kingston
Venghous	H.	farmer	15	Burlington
Van Osdol	Mrs.H.		33	Burlington	Born in Henry Co., Ky., in 1819. Married Wm. Van Osdol in 1836; he was born in Mercer Co., Ky., in 1816, and died in 1861; has ten children: Mahala, Melissa, Martha, John W., Melinda, Mary M., Jane, Indiana, Minnetta, Birdie M. Mrs. Van Osdol owns forty acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Member of the M. E. Church.
Vennici	I.	farmer	4	Kingston
Vennici	W. M.	farmer	5	Burlington
Vixtrum	J.	farmer	3	Kingston
Walker	E. S.	farmer	15	Burlington
Walker	I.	farmer	33	Burlington
Walker	J.	farmer	28	Burlington
Walker	J. C.	farmer	27	Burlington
Walker	L. J.	farmer	27	Burlington
Walker	M.	farmer	3	Burlington
Walker	M.	farmer	28	Burlington
Wedeman	H.	farmer	18	Latty
Welch	J.	farmer	3	Kingston
Welch	J. W.	farmer	3	Burlington
Wenzel	Karl	farmer and wine-maker	30	Latty	Born in Lobenstein, Austria, in 1821; came to Des Moines Co. in 1873. Married Treasa Bronche in 1847; she was born in German Lebaugh, Austria, in 1832; they have two children: Charles and Eva. Owns 200 acres of land. Mr. W. was in the Austrian army five years; he has an extensive vineyard, and makes a superior quality of wine. Republican.
Wenzel	T.	farmer	30	Latty
Weston	F.			Kingston
Wishmiers	C.	farmer	29	Burlington
Wunnenberg	H.	farmer	18	Sperry	Born in Calvorde, Germany in 1821; came to Des Moines Co. in 1853, and since has been engaged in farming. Married Emilie Rehfeld in 1853; she was born in Lenzarsigle, Germany, in 1833; they have nine children: Henry b. in 1854; Herman in 1858; Otto in 1860; Fred in 1862; Mary in 1864; Alvenia in 1867; August in 1869; Emma in 1872; Clara in 1876. Mr. Wunnenberg owns 145 acres of land, valued at $6,000. Mr. and Mrs. W. are members of the Lutheran Church; Democrat.
Wykert	J.	laborer		Kingston
Young	J.	farmer	22	Burlington
Young	L.	farmer	23	Burlington

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