EDWARD VAN STEENBERGH
Edward Van Steenbergh is one of the most extensive farmers of this township. Born in Ulster County, N. Y., in 1814, he came to this township in 1871 settling on Section 28. He owns a splendid farm of 640 acres, and annually ships large quantities of hay to Chicago.
--Historical Atlas of Ford County Illinois. 1884. Page 75.
I believe this picture of the Van Steenbergh property (Historical Atlas of Ford County Illinois, 1884) shows the Hay Press. This was just down the road from Joe Rock's across the tracks and 54. Looks like a big operation at the time. The RR tracks have a side track at the operation and scales, from the 1884 plat of Lyman Township.
