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Source: Atlas Map of Fulton County, Illinois, 
Andreas, Lyter, and Co., Davenport, Iowa. 1871
(page 46)

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W. H. Hemenover was born in Byron, Sussex county, New Jersey, the Gibralter of democracy in 1821. At the age of 12 years he went to learn the printing business in the office of the New Jersey Herald. Was afterwards editor and proprietor of the Warren Journal, published at Belvidere, New Jersey. Subsequently removed to Hoboken City, where he became editor and proprietor of the Hudson County Democrat. Mr. H. was the first journalist to raise the name of James Buchanan at the head of his columns for the presidency, of which fact the old veteran gave a personal acknowledgment at a private reception given to some democratic friends at the White House. Was elected to the legislature of New Jersey, and was twice appointed state printer. Mr. H. emigrated to Illinois in the spring of 1858. bought land and settled in McDonough county. Came to Fulton county in 1862, and is now the proprietor of the City Hotel of Canton, Illinois. Was married to Julia Barton, daughter of Hon. A. D. Barton, of New Jersey. Mr. Hemenover, besides being a genial, whole-souled, and go-ahead citizen, is a prominent member of the democratic party, having spent a life-time in its ranks, always willing and ready for any duty, whether his party is in power or not. 
    
Mr. and Mrs. H. have all that can make life pleasant and agreeable, being surrounded by a large and plesant[sic] family.