Source: Portrait & Biographical Album of Whiteside County, IL
Originally published 1885
Chapman Bros.
Chicago, IL
Reproduced on CD purchased from "Old Glory Accents"

Transcribed by: Denise McLoughlin
Tampico Area Historical Society
www.tampicohistoricalsociety.citymax.com

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John F. McNaughton, proprietor of the Tampico House, Tampico, was born in Hebron Township, Washington Co. N. Y., Jan. 17, 1838. John McNaughton, his father, was a teacher by profession, and married Betsy Whitney, who was born in Washington Co., N. Y. They went shortly afterward to Wayne County, in the Empire State, returning subsequently to Washington County. In 1855, the family came to Illinois, and located in the township of Portland, Whiteside County. The father died in June, 1871. The death of the mother occurred Aug. 31, 1879, in Fairfield Township, Bureau County.

Mr. McNaughton went with his parents to Wayne County when a mere child, and obtained a chief part of his education after they returned to Washington County. He lived with them until their death. He was married July 4, 1853, to Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Jane (White) Liddle. Her parents were born respectively in Scotland and Ireland. They came in early life to the United States, and were married in Argyle, Washington Co., N. Y. Mrs. McNaughton was born May 22, 1831, in the township of Salem, in the county named. She was brought up by her mother, her father having died when she was nine years of age. Her mother died some years later, at the home of her son in Washington county.

On the event of his marriage, Mr. McNaughton located in the township of Ontario, Wayne County, where he was a citizen until 1855, when he removed with his family to Portland, Whiteside county. He occupied a farm in that township for 20 years, going from there to the town of Fairfield, Bureau County. In February. 18__, he came to Tampico and purchased the hotel property, of which he has since been manager.

Two of the children that have been added to the family are dead. Eva is the wife of George Seibel, and they live on a farm in Bureau County; Hattie married Frank Guy, and five months afterwards became a widow, her husband having been drowned in Rock River; Josephine, Maggie L. And Sarah E.live with their parents. Mrs. McNaughton is a member of the United Brethren Church.

Politically, Mr. McNaughton is a decided Republican, and has been Township Collector.