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W. FITTRO, farmer, section 11, Athens Township, was born in Lick- ing County, Ohio, April 3, 1830, son of Samuel and Hannah (Webb) Fittro, the former a native of York County. Pennsyl- vania. They were the parents of eight children -- Betsey, Joseph, Mary Ann, FIOLIN BEATY, residing at Goshen. Ringgold County, is a native of Ire- Rebecca, Catherine, Samuel, Rosilla and John. The family removed to Licking in land, born May 5, 1835, a son of John. St., an ! Sarah Jenkins Beaty, who were also natives of the same country. T ... y immigrated to Avaries when our sije was hoff ao years of ', sailing from Lis .. pool in 1850, and landing & N. Y.K. They al die parteielt One alt: our subject lived with 1802 when It all- listed in Company I, One Hundred and. the battleof @ tuyen .. and say die . the two grats in man in the Savie. He County about the year 1822, and were among the early settlers of that county. Mr. Fittro passed his early life assist- ing at farm work and attending the sub- scription schools in lo, schoolhouse. In Lige the family removed to Louisa County, this Stage, where our subject lived until ne reached his majority. Ile was married August 27, 185%, to Mich Bas y Heter. daughter of William ... Celain I ha! In 1855 he came to Decatur Counts. hai- ing three miles with of Leon, where he was he orally des Pagal al Washogy ..
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when he returned to his old bonne in Olio. Olin. In ises he came to Ringgold Coun- He remained there but a short time, when to an I settled in Riley Township on eight; acres of wild land. which hestill owns. Be Wis since a led to the original purchase until he now owns 300 acres. He has a good two story residence, created in 1982, modern style and well furnished, an orchard consisting of three and a half acres, and a large native grove of maples. His farm is well watered and well adapted to grazing. He usually keeps about fifty head of cattle, besides horses and swine. Mrs. Mosier di 'd March 19, 1881, leaving five children- - John, Tilla Belle, Janey, Nellie and Lillie. Mr. Mosier is considered one of the leading men of his township. He is a member of the United Brethern in Christ church, and politically is a Greenbacker. Postoffice, Caledonia. he went to the State of Ilinois, where he was married August 11, 1864, to Sarah A. Nelson, a native of Penus: lvania, and a daughter of Jacob and Sasan N. (Reed) Nelson. They are the parents of five children -- AAdam N., born June 13, 1865; Steven E., born September 11, 1867: Anna B., born November 2, 1870; William J., born July 17, 1876, and Clyda J., born Au- gust 18, 1878. Since coming to Ringgold County, Iowa, Mr. Beaty has prospered in all his undertaking's, and is now the owner of 4So acres of valuable land located on section 27 of Lincoln Township. He is now engaged in dealing in fine horses, two of his horses being imported and quite cele- brated. Since coming he has served as school director, and held the office of post- master. In politics he affiliates with the Democratic party. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and respected members of society.
OHN H. MCELROY, residing on sec- tion 11, of Riley Township, Ringgold County, where he has a fine farm of 260 acres, is a native of County Down, Ireland, born January 31, 1846. In 1851 his parents immigrated to the United States with their four children, and set- tled in Union County, Ohio, where the father died a few years ago. The mother still lives in that county with two of her children. Margaret Ann and Samuel. Her children, Charles A .. William, Sus o same county. John II. M Elroy passe his youth in Unim County, Ohio. At the age of tighten years be ran away from his home, bring determined to right to0 his adopted country, and in July. 1 in enlisted in Corp any B. One Hundred ..
BRAHAM MOSIER, farmer, section 12, Lott's Creek Township, is one of the enterprising and successful pio- neers of Ringgold County. He was born in Holmes County, Ohio, May 22, 1836. Ilis parents were Christ and Ann (Winger Mosier, were natives of France and reared a family of six children -- Chris. Benjamin, ' an ] Esther Ann, are also residents of the Barbara, Ann, Abraham and Isaac. When he was five years of age His parents removed to the Far West. as it was then called, the Territory of Iowa. They settled in Lee County, and were among the first settlers of that conudty. Here, amid the wild surroundings of front fer lile, Mr. Mosier was reared and cdu Hed, in the pioneer schools. He was of the Colaps, mar Mur husband To married June 17, 1865, to Mis Endoy Les. . D. Fr. An. Overall's Cm Mickey, a native of Washington County.
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He was hondably discharged at Raleigh. came to Kolding with his father. Hewas married in ISSi to Mis Annie Jones, 9 Sank County, Wisconsin, daughter of J. M. Jones. They have twosons James and Leroy. The Im of J. T. Bernard & Sen was established in June, ISSi. and they carry on an extensive business. They keep. in stock a full line of all kinds of pine lui !- ber, wire and paints. The furniture room is 20 x 50 feet, and they carry a large stock laborer or the mansion of the rich -all o: cally they are Republicans an I zealous Prohibitionists. They cach have a mme residence. North Carolina, June 28, 1855, when he returned to his home in Union County, Ohio, remaining there till he came to lowa, in 1869. After living in Ringgold County for three years, he settled on his present farm in Riley Township and commenced improving it in the fall of 1872, and has converted it from the naked prairie into one of the best farms in Riley Township. Mr. McElroy was married November 16, , of furniture suitable for the cost of the 1871, to Miss Mary E. Bonham, who was born in Marion County, Ohio, January 4, , which is sold at reasonable prices. Politi. 1854, a daughter of Harvey Bonham, a resident of Ringgold County. They have 1 two children living-Sanford IJ. and Will- iam H. A son, Charlie Blaine, died Sep- tember 16, 1880, aged two years, and a daughter, Ivy 1., died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. McElroy were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics Mr. McElroy is an ardent Republican. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
FRAMES A. MILLER, former, section 15. Monroe Township, was born in Essex County, England, July 18, 1825, son of James and Catherine Miller. He remained in England until he reached manhood, and in 1846 crossed the waters and located in Upper Canada, where he remained five years. He was married March 9. 185.1. to Miss Hannah J. Wilson, born in Upper
T. BERNARD, lumber-dealer and , Canada, daughter of Hugh W. and Sarah proprietor of Redding Furniture Ann Wilson, who removed to Ilinois in Store, is a native of Prince Edward . 1850. Mr. Miller resided in Putnam County
Island, where he was born February 28, 1832, son of Samuch and Isabella (Ross) Bernard, the father a native of the same island, and the mother of Scotland. He was educated on his native island and in 1850 the family removed to lowa County. Wisconsin. Mr. Bernard was married December 31. 1857, 15 Miss Motha A. Darrough. He was engaged in farming. stock-raising and derling in stockin til 1891, when he removed to Ringgold County and settled in Reddling. Mr. and Mrs. Burned are the parents of one chil ! a sto. Wali F. Bernard, who is arranged in business with his father. He was born May 31, rolling som phanh take me Isto, and was educat d'in Wroomsin. He namental trees and fun i
until 1857. when he came to Jowa and lo- cated in Adair County. Ile was among the first settlers of that county. Here he improved eighty acres of wild land, and was in the employ of the Western Stage Company for a long time. He was con- sidered an expert in the healing and care of horses. While in the rules of that company he gassel tinwith many bord- ships and dangers. In I; He came to Ringgold County, and settled in Monte Township. I . Low fare contains The proved land on - ations.
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that shows the refinement of its occupants. lj : also has a good barn, crib, grimary, out-buildings for stock, and feed lots. The farm is in a good state of cultivation and well improved. Heis engaged in farm- ing and stock-raising, and has some as fine horses as can be found in the township. Everything about the farm shows the in- dustry and thrift of its owner. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are the parents of five children -- Charles H., Leonard J., Florence K., Ida A. and Sadie A. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are consistent and worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Miller has by fair and honest dealing won the confidence of all who know him, and his word is considered as good as his bond. Politically he is a Republican. Postoffice, Beaconsfield.
has since given his attention to real estate, abstracts and loans in connection with law practice. In the spring of 1883 he was elected mayor of Mt. Avr, and served a year, and in 1/25 was again elected, and re-elected in Isso. He was married in June. .1879, to Miss Clementine Pierson, daugh- ter of C. K. Pierson, of Ringgold County. They have had three children, two sons and one daughter.
HOLMAN HOLLINGSWORTH, re- siding on section 28, Union Town- ship, who has been identified with the interests of Ringgold County for many years, was born in Miami County, Ohio. November 23, 1837, a son of Abner and Nancy Hollingsworth who were born. reared and married in the State of Penn- sylvania. The father still resides on the FROHN E. SCOTT, mayor of the city of Mt. Ayr, is a native of Noble County. Ohio, a son of Matthew and Susannah (Archibald) Scott. In 1866 his parents moved to Guthrie County, lowa, and sub- sequently to Phillips County, Kansas, old homestead in Ohio. The mother is deceased. Of their seven children our subject was the fourth child. He was reared to a farin life, living in his native State till reaching maturity. At the age of twenty-one years he went to Missoni. where the mother died, in 1883, and the , and was a resident of Platte County, that State, at the time of Lincoln's nomination. for President, in 1850, returning to Ohio in the fall of that year. In .August, 1862, he enlisted in Company C. Ninety-sixth Oblo Infantry, and participated in the assit's upon the defenses of Vicksburg under General Sherman. He was at Hai ' Bluff in December, IGG, and was at ! taking of Aplusa Post, and also in to campaign cobainating ia the surret of Vicksburg. He was in the second
father still lives. John E. Scott was reared on a farin, attending in his youth the dis- trict schools. When nincteen years old he began teaching, which he continued sey- eral years, and then entered the State Uni- versity at Iowa City. In Isto he went to Riley County, Kansas, and taught there until 1873. Then went to Macon County. Missouri, and in the fall of 1875 returned to lowa City, and entered the law school, from which he graduated in 1970. Imme- diately after his graduation be located in Mt. Ayr, and formed a partnership with 1. M. Code, which was of short dur nion He Received . Www. sul equently was connected with Months and i found this imp. I. & Wien, until 1823, when he bought the ai). strart books and business of Everett, and
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all La Fave Re both served in Only regt m nts during the war, the former in the Forty-third Ohio Infantry, and the latter member of a cavalry company. His
brother Hezron was not physically quali- fied for service, and remainel with his parents. After the close of the war Mr. union has been born one child, a daughter. Hollingsworth came to Ringgold County. named Martha Lee. After leaving Chari- ton Mr. Penick settled on his present farm in Tingley Township, on section 36, where he has about Soo acres, all under fence and well improved. He raises and feeds about 400 hogs annually. and about the same number of cattle, being classed among the successful stock-raisers in his township. He has a large boru, and his sheds are both comfortable and commodious, and are a great protection for his cattle and hogs in time of a storm. where he has since made his hom ;, and is now the owner of a fine farm of 120 acres of choice land, where he makes his home. Ile was married in Ringgold County in February, 1867, to Miss Louisa Richards, a native of Crawford County, Ohio, a daughter of James Richards. Her parents were early settlers of Ringgold County, Iowa, coming to Union Township in 1857. Her mother died in May, 1872, and her father's death occurred January 8, 1886, at the advanced age of ninety-two years. Mr. and Mrs. Hollingsworth are the par- ents of five children all living at home - Minnie, Manford, Guy, Bessie anl Abner. In former years Mr. Hollingsworth was a Democrat, and cast his vote for Stephen A. Douglas, but in 1872 supported Ilorace Greeley, and now affiliates with the Green- back party He is a member of the Ma- sonic fraternity. belonging to Banner Lodge, at Wirt.
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Evanston, Ilinois, where he pursued this studies for the years. After leaving school he spent three years in h's father's bank, at Chariton. He was united in marriage in November. 1881. to Miss Katie Waddell, of Mason City, West Virginia, and to this
ABRAHAM ROBERTS, one of the principal agriculturists of Liberty -1 Town hip, residing on section 1, was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, August 4, 1845, the youngest of a family of four children. His father, Thompson Roberts, was a farmer by occupation, which pursuit he followed till his death. He died when our subject was but seven years of age. The mother also died when our subject was a more boy, leaving him an orphan at a very early age. After the death of his parents he was Employed on the farm of John S. Webb, In whom he worked nine Yours, near Indianapolis, Indian. In the spring of 18 5 le caac t , Ringgol IC my, where he lived of rentel land for four years. I . then bought forty aeros of this present farm, which was one of the Most self'd fans in this past of the county. He was united is mart one in March. 1371.
74TILLIAM B. PENICK, one of the V/ A leading farmers and stock dealers. and a breeder of fine catth, resid- ing in Tingley Township, is a native of lowa, born in Wayello County, Wav 32, 1855. a son of W. C. and Marika .1. (Thompson, Penick, the father engaged in the banking busine . at Charitos, lowa. Of a family of six children born to his par- ents out subject was the third. He re- drived goo I educational advantage in his youth in the schools of Chariton, allater ( Boston Coated. On but at the time attending the Northwestern University at of ne maring trying to Kipagal ] County.
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They are the parents of six children- four was married to Goche in (8SE jo Mis sons and two daughters. Mr. Roberts Anha MeNeer. I buib dle first store in the town of Godlen, and in thprestablished Lis present mercantile busin sine which he has buff up a goof trade. Mi. Toddis a member of the Odd Felows order, be- longing to Lodge No. 55, at Go.hun. In politics he affiliates with the Democratic party. brought with him to this county Sie which he had saved from his own cariding .. and this money he invested in a team. which he subsequently traded for his first forty acres. ITere he followed farming a number of years, when he seeded his farm to grass, and turned his attention to raising stock. He is making a specialty of high. grade cattle and draught horses, being espe- cially successful in the raising of horses. To his original purchase he has added from time to time till his farm now contains 230 acres of choice land, 160 acres being across the line in Monroe Township. He has a comfortable and commodious residence, a good frame barn and other farm buildings for the accommodation of his stock. and by his industry and good management has ac- quired a good competency for his declining years.
T. TODD, senior member of the get- eral mercantile firm of J. T. and C. J. Todd, of Goshen, is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Beaver County, February 26, 1845, a son of Alexander and Julia Ann Todd, who were also natives of the State of Pennsylvania. 'Our subject was reared to agricultural pursuits which he followed until 1879. In irgi he left his birth-place with his parents, who settled in Scott County, Iowa, where he reissiged ou the home farm for two years. At the age of fifteen he began farming in Sont Coun- ty, which he followed till die, when he mie turned to Pemisshania, somminis, these till 183, when he returned to love, and located in Ringgold Couve, Having since been a resident of the city. and becoming of of its bety em!
RONAATILAN LONG, living on section 11, Jefferson Township, was born in Noble County, Ohio, September 9, 1836, a son o: Samuel Long, a native of Fa - ette County, Pennsylvania, and an cariy pio- neer of Not le County, Ohio, now deceased. Our subject spent his youth in helping his father with the work on the farm, and his education was such as the log cabin sub- scription schools of that carly day affor ked. He has been twice married, his first mar- riage taking place June 17. 1855. with Miss Harriett Redd, a daughter of Peter Reld who was one of the carl, settlers of Garn- sey County, Ohio, and to this union three children were born S. wmuel, Dora s: d Mary. His first wife died in June, IST+ and in August. 1965, he was again inart .1 to Rachel Baxter, a native of Guernsey County, Olio, her father. John Baxter. b . ing born in the same county. To this union have been born nine children-Fr .. E., John B., Nathaniel B. Sadie C. Carrie L .. Ama V., Lizzie 1 .. Ciales W. and Mice C .. all hat Who being hon in Guernsey County, Olio. Mr. Love can with hb for dy t , Riser County, Toxic ..
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The father of our subject cini gratedl from " going of 1956, when, with two brothers. B. Pennsylvania to Ohio in a very care dage making the entire journey with his wife and one child with one horse, he leader., the horse on which his wife and child sit. The Indians were the principal inhabitants of Noble County at that time, and there they experienced all the hardships and privations of pioneer life. At one time the father paid his last money. 50 cents, for a sack of corn which he tooktwenty miles to mill to be ground, while the mother and her children lived on parched corn and deer meat. Their nearest neighbor was five miles distant. Both parents are now deceased.
W. ABARR, farmer, section 16, Clin- ton Township, is one of the old pio- neers of the county, having been identified with its interests for more than thirty years. He was born in Murray County, Tennessee, October 1, 1816. His father. John B. Abarr, was a native of France, and served in the war of 1812. His mother, Rhoda (Wilson) Abarr, was a native of North Carolina. They were married in Murray County, and reared a family of five children, all sons - J. W., John B., Richard L., Bartley R. and D. C. When our subject was a few weeks old his parents removed to Gallatin County, in the then Territory of Illinois, being among the early pioneers of that county. They re- mained here four years, and then removed to White County, where the father died, in 1834. His early life was spent in assisting on the farm and attending the subscription schools of that day. November 29. 11. he was united in mariage with ME. R. becca Smith, a mii've of White Cola's. an I daughter of Care and Ruth Daz'sy Snatb. In 1548 Mr. Aber, afin wife an ]
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R. m.d D. C., and their mother, he cameto lowa, arriving in Ringgold County. April 30. and settled upon his present farm. Ile had visited the place the year previous and purchased the farm from one Tom Lovell. There were forty acres of land, upon which a log cabin had been con- structed. He entered ifo acres from the Government on section 16. He added to his farm from time to time, until at one time he owned 1,000 acres. He has sold and divided among his children, until his farm now consists of 400 acres of well-cul- tivated and well-improved land. He has a comfortable house, corn barn, 40 x 42 feet, sixteen-foot posts, the frame all of native timber. Heis extensively engaged in stock- raising and feeding. Mr. and Mrs. Abarr are the parents of five children -- John C., who served during the late war in the Forty-third Missouri; W. S .: Helen, now Mrs. G. W. Spence ; Alice, now Mrs. J. R. Stevens; and Halley. Five children are deceased-Iluston, the fourth child, died at the age of twenty years: Electa Ann, died at the age of three years : Solon G., died at the age of two years, and James II., died at the age of one year. During the lite war Mr. Abarr enlisted in Company I, Fifth Missouri Cavalry. His two brothers. John B. and B. R., and a nephew, W. R. Abarr, were in the sand regiment. Mrs. Abarr died August 31. 1885. Politically Mr. Aberris a Republican. He volon for General Fremont in this county in 1950 Postoffice. Redding.
FONATHAN PARKHURST, MAIS.
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educated in the common schools of his na- tive State. At the age of rometeen years he removed to Knox County. Hiinois, where he engaged in farming seven years. From 1861 to 1864 he resided in Cleveland, Ohio. March 5, 1864,he was married to Miss Nancy Sendley, who was born in Buffalo, New York, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Clark) Sendley. Soon after marriage he returned to Knox County, and remained until 1867; then removed to Ringgold County, and settled on section 20, on the State road, where he resided three years. In 1870 he settled upon his present farm, which was then in a wild condition. He has improved and cultivated his land, and everything about the place indicates thrift and indus- try. He has a comfortable house, out- buildings for stock, and an orchard of 150 bearing trees. Mr. and Mrs. Parkhurst are the parents of five children-Ettic Adella, Louise Rowena, Margaret Ellen, John Ed- win and Clara Lovina. Politically Mr. Parkhurst affiliates with the Republican party. Postoffice, Clearfield, Taylor County, Iowa.
E WITT C. WOOD, a young and en- terprising farmer of Washington Township, is a native of Warren County, Illinois, born near the village of Berwick, February 21, 1864, a son of Allen and Mary S. Wood. When he was two years of age his father died, and from that time until sixteen years old he made his home with his grandfather, Henry Wagoner. He was reared on a farm but received a common-school education, attending the schools of his district in the winter. When sixteen years old he started out to take care of himecht and assist his mother, . County and has since followed agriend call pursuits on the worm where in got it in For his wife he matriedl Cyoshi E. P. La daughter of P. B. and Medicine
for a time lived in Taylor County, moving thence to Ringgold County, and located on his present farm which he took in exchange for one in Taylor County. He is engaged in general farming and stock-raising, and is one of the enterprising and successful young men of the township. He is un- married, his mother and only sister, Maria E., making their home with him. His sister is an intelligent, cultured young lady, and is one of the successful teachers of Ringgold County.
B NEVILL, engaged in farming and stock-raising on section 22, Lincoln Township, where he has eighty acres of fine land, is a native of England, born December 4, 1844, a son of John and Han- nah (Bond) Nevill, who were also natives of England. April 7, 1852, they left their native country with their family, and landed at New York the following May, when they proceeded to Wisconsin, where they resided a number of years. Our sub ject grew to manhood on his father's farm in Wisconsin, and has made farming the principal avocation of his life. He re- mained in Wisconsin until 1863, when he enlisted in Company F, Thirty-third Wis- consin Infantry, and was in the service three years. He was mustered cut di Vicksburg August 9. 1863. receiving; his final discharge at Madison, Wisconsin. v.l.er he returned to his home. It is he came to lowa and began working on the mail. road, which he followed for four years when he rentel a farm in Washington County, of this State, on which he reviled three years. He then came to Ringsein
and rented a farm. He wassi essful and subsequently bought tooacres paving only part cash, however, Mor getinghis bul paid for he sold it and came to lowa, and , Pratt. Mis. Nov | is a Bank of 1
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born in Johnson County. January 25, 1550 Tote reaching the Umuya lines, taking 19n nous days and night and during this time lus principal food was raw potatoes, having but one meal, which was given him by an old colored man. On reaching the Union lines he was almost naked, and scarcely able to stand, and he was granted a fur- lough of thirty days. He rejoined his regiment at Savannah. Georgia, when he Mr. and Mrs. Nevill have sit children - Lizzie E., Stella, John A., Mary, Lelia and Boyd B. Mr. Nevill, since coming to Lin- coln Township, has filled the ofices of township clerk and trustee, and has served as treasurer of the School Board. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics he casts his suffrage with the Greenback party. He is a comrade of . was made First Lieutenant, and later pro- Edd Ottier Post, No. 290, G. A. R., of Clearfield, Iowa.
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