Biographical Sketches Main

KNODLE, WILLIAM H., Farmer, Sec. 8 ; P. 0. Oregon; owns 52 acres; probable valuation, $1,560; Mr. K. was born Nov. 17, 1838, in Ohio and came to Ogle Co. in 1840, where he lived until the war of the rebellion broke out; he enlisted in the 74th I. V. I., Aug. 13, 1862; was engaged in the battles of Mission Ridge, Resaca, and Adairsville, where he was severely wounded, a bullet passing through both the thighs; he was confined to hospital and on furlough because of his wounds until he was discharged, June 22, 1865; he returned to Rockvale, and was married Nov. 16, 1865, to Martha J. daughter of Jacob Wagner, of Rockvale; Mrs. K. was born May 2, 1839; they have four children—Mina B., Frederick H., George G. and Leroy C;  Mr. K. is a Republican, and was School Director for two years; is a member a the Church of One Faith, of which church Mrs. K. is also a member.