Source: Rockford Weekly Register-Gazette Mar. 19, 1870
A. D. Forbes
Main St., So., 1010
Sweeney, Eugene, laborer, res 1010 S Main
Sweeney, James, laborer A.D. Forbes, res 1010 S Main
Sweeney, James Jr., burnisher Rockford Silver Plate Co., res 1010 S Main
Sweeney, Michael , works Rockford Tack Co., res 1010 S Main
Source: 1889-1890 City Directory
Source: 1930 City Directory
Source: Rockford Register Republic Sept 1978
Rockford Malleable Works – 1876
Rockford Malleable Works, A.D. Forbes, props, south end of water power
Source: 1876 Brainerd’s Rockford City Directory
Forbes, A.D.
Forbes, A.D., resides at 427 N Main.
Forbes, George, resides with A.D. Forbes at 427 N Main.*
Source: 1880 Rockford City Directory
*These street numbers changed in 1893. making them located in the 700 block of N Main street
A. D. Forbes
A. D. Forbes
Proprietor of Rockford Malleable Iron Works
Vice President of People’s Bank
Residence: 427 North Main Street
Source: 1880 Rockford City Directory
710 Elm Street
710 Elm Street
Residence of Walter S. Belford
Bookkeeper for A. D. Forbes
Source: 1880 Rockford City Directory
Waltonian Club – Excursion
“The annual excursion of the ‘Waltonian Club’ of Rockford, took place last week. The members of the Club, together with invited guests took the morning train on the Kenosha Road, on Tuesday morning, taking along their tents, camp equipage and Commissariat, The point of their destination was the beautiful Twin Lakes, about 25 miles West of Kenosha, arrived at which the various paraphernalia was unpackaged and speedily conveyed to the camp ground between the two lakes, which are as lovely sheets of water as can be found in the West. Here the party spent five days, being reinforced from time to time by fresh arrivals from Rockford. The fishing was very fine, and the success of the anglers in enticing the scaly inhabitants of the lakes was notable. Sunrise and sunset were the favorite hours for this gentle pursuit, and the balance of time was passed in various recreations, among which were sailing, bathing, hunting, croquet and pitching quoits.
“A more congenial and harmonious company was never collected together, and forgetful of political and religious distinctions, every one seemed determined to do all in his power to promote the enjoyment of the rest. We saw a zealous Episcopal totally “immersed” in the lake, and an equally zealous Baptist brother taking an unpleasant ‘sprinkling’ in good part. During the stay of the Club at the Lakes, they were visited, among others, by Rev. Messrs. Lisk, Kinney and Reed; while the Rev. Mr. Walton was with the party throughout.
“On Friday the ladies belonging to the families of the excursionists to the number of 75 or 80, went up to the Lakes for a day’s picnic, and quite a number of them remained until Saturday. Their visit was the crowning feature and highest pleasure of the occasion. Among the amusements provided for their entertainment, the most notable was a race against time by two of the ‘heavy men’ of the Club, in a ‘dug out.’ Of course the craft was capsized and the contestants took an involuntary bath in the lake. We have not learned who won, as the umpire has reserved his decision for the present. The principal dish served up to the ladies at dinner, was a splendid fish chowder, which bore eloquent testimony to the culinary attainment of its maker, A.H.H. Perkins, Esq.
“The greater portion of the party left the camping ground at five o’clock and reached home at 10 the same evening, delighted with their trip. The second summer excursion of the Rockford Waltonian Club will remain long as a pleasant memory with all who participated in its enjoyments.
“At a meeting of the Club, held at S.W.Stone’s store, on Thursday evening last, after the consideration of various matters of business, the thanks of the Club, were unanimously voted to D.D. Alling, Esq., for his valuable services. The following gentlemen were elected to fill vacancies: A.D. Forbes, Dr. H. Richings, A..C. Spafford, A.N. Nicholds and S.M. Church.”
Source: Rockford Weekly Register-Gazette Aug.24, 1867 page 1
Rockford Silver Plate Co.
Rockford Silver Plate Co., H.W. Price, pres’t; A. D. Forbes, vice-pres’t; G.B. Kelley, sec’y and treas; Manufacturers of fine Electro Gold and Silver Plated Ware. 202-204-206 S. Wyman, corner Elm.
Picture source: “Rockford 50,000, 1909-1910,” published by Rockford Morning Star
Test source: 1894-95 Philippi’s Rockford City Directory