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are the parents of seven children-William V ., John, Robert Fraeis, Maggie Isabelle, Alfred Alonzo and Florenee Grace. Lillian Grace, the fifth eliild, died September 6, 1873. Mr. Plumb and his wife are worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal church, known as the Stevens class. Mr. Plumb is a Repub- lican. He is still in the prime of life, and although he started a poor man, by good management and thrift he has acquired a valuable property. Ile is one of Shelby County's reliable and honored citizens.
M S. BISHOP is one of the early set- tlers of Lincoln Township. Ile was born November 26, 1839, in Peo- ria County, Illinois, and is a son of Bill Bishop, a native of Canada, who was five years old when his parents removed to New York. Bill Bishop fought in the war of 1812. He was married to Deborah Bishop, a second cousin, and they came to Illinois in 1832. They were among the pioneers of the State. They were the parents of twelve children, of whom M. S. is the sixth. Our subjeet was reared on a farm and received his education in the common schools of Illinois. In 1858 the family removed to Henry County, Illinois. During the late eivil war M. S. Bishop enlisted at Lincoln's call for 300,000 men, in the One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company H. He served six months and was honorably dis- charged, when he returned to Illinois. Mr. Bishop was married in Bureau County, Illi- nois, December 13, 1864, to Miss Mary Comstock, a native of Chautauqua County, New York. Mr. Bishop eame to Shelby County in the spring of 1870, hie having bought 160 aeres of land the previous year. His farm is now one of the best improved in
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the county; he has a good two-story frame residence, built in modern style, a good barn, a windmill, a grove and an orchard. All the surroundings show the thrift and excellent management of the owner. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop are the parents of six children -- Frank A., Henry N., Warren G., Mabel Maud, Clyde and Charles. Mr. Bishop is a inember of the Republican party, and has served as township trustee and on the school board in a ereditable manner. He has been elected justice of the peace four times. Ile is well-to-do in this world's goods, and is one of the highly respected citizens of the town- ship.
W. PAULK is one of the most success- ful men in Lincoln Township. Hle is a native of Germany, born January 12, 1851, and a son of Christian and Lucinda (Piper) Paulk. He was six years old when his parents emigrated to America and settled in Morgan County, Missouri, where they lived until 1865. They then removed to Iowa, and settled in Cedar County. J. W. was reared on a farm and received his educa- tion in the public schools. He was married January 28, 1873, to Miss Elvira Miller, who was born, reared and educated in Jones County, Iowa. She is a daughter of E. V. and Susanna (Granel) Miller, both natives of Ohio. In 1874 Mr. Paulk came to Shelby County and bought 120 acres of unimproved land in section 19, where he labored and lived for two years and a half. He then sold the place and bought his present farm of Frank Pierce. Ile has made many improvements and placed his farm in a fine state of cultiva- tion. He has a comfortable house, large and commodious barns, and a grove and orchard of five acres. He now owns 360 acres of as
fine land as lies in Shelby County. He is largely engaged in stock-raising and feeding. Mr. Paulk and wife are the parents of five children-Laura Lucinda, Ida Estella, Emma Ione, Gertrude Anna and Charles Everett. Mr. Paulk is a strong supporter of the Dem- oeratie party. He is yet in the prime of life, and has gained an enviable position socially and financially in the community.
HIEODORE G. ASQUITH was born in Pennsylvania, near Pottsville, May 4, 1841. He is a son of William and Hannah (Arnold) Asquith, natives of York- shire, England, who came to Pennsylvania in 1838. The family came to Rock Island County, Illinois, where the father and mother both died. Each had previously been mar- ried, and had children by the first marriage. Theodore was reared on a farm in Rock Island County, and attended Davenport Com- mercial College after finishing the common- school course. During the great Rebellion he went to the defense of the old flag, enlist- ing September 2, 1862, in the One Hundred and Second Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Com- pany C. Hle was a member of the First Brigade, Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps. At Resaca this brigade took four brass cannons and other arms from the enemy, receiving mueh credit and praise for their gallant conduct in this battle, which occurred May 15, 1864. He also participated in the battles of Peach-Tree Creek, Burnt Hickory, Averysboro, North Carolina, the most dan- gerous battle being the one in which General MePherson was killed. Mr. Asquith was also with General Sherman from Atlanta to the sea and through the Carolinas, on to Richmond, Virginia, and then on to Washı- ington, D. C., to the grand review. He was
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honorably discharged June 6, 1865, and mus- tered ont of the service at Chicago. He re- turned to Rock Island County, Illinois, and resumed farming. Mr. Asquith was united in marriage, February 24, 1870, to Miss Sarah E. Roth, a native of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. When she was seven years old her parents, Benjamin and Eliza- beth (Parker) Roth, came to Rock Island County, and later removed to Mercer County, Illinois. In 1881 Mr. Asquith bought his present home, known as the William South- wiek farm, which is one of the best locations in the county. Here he has since resided, and from year to year made many improve- ments. Ile has a story-and-a-half house, built in modern style, a good barn, a fine grove of five acres, and one of the best orchards in the county. He showed eighteen varieties of apples and crabs at the county fair, which is a very fine showing for a com- paratively new country. Mr. Asquith and wife have eight children-Benjamin S., Oli- ver N., Lena Mabel, Elizabeth E., Winfield, Guy Theodore, Edith Flora and Alma L. Mr. Asquith casts his vote with the Republi- can party. He has served on the school board, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He takes a deep interest in educational and religious affairs. Mr. Asquith is also a strong temperance man, and believes in prohibition.
OHN T. BURKE was born June 13, 1841, in Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana. His parents were Henry S. and Darinda (Spilinan) Burke, natives of the Blue Grass State. Ilis youthful days were passed like those of most farm boys, in becoming familiar with farm work and attending the common schools. Upon reaching his majority and
having an ambition beyond that of his coun- try associates, he took a business course at Purdy's Commercial College in Indianapolis; there his desire to engage in something dif- ferent from farming was strengthened, and upon completing his education in 1865 he engaged in the mercantile lumber, grain and eoal business at Wolcott, Indiana. At the end of one and a half years he returned to farm life and stock-shipping, and after one season at Wolcott determined to seek a home in the west. Accordingly, in 1868 he came to Monona County, Iowa, near Charter Oak, where he was farming and shipping stock. In 1880 he identified himself with Shelby County, seenring at that time 120 acres of land three miles north of Harlan, on the Nishnabotna River. His farm now consists of over 400 acres, and is one of the most de- sirable in the county, being largely mnade up of bottom lands; a group of four or five ex- cellent springs affords an abundant supply of water, which is forced to points where it is needed by hydraulie pressure, he having the finest water arrangement of any farm in Shelby County. Being so well adapted to stock- raising, Mr. Burke has availed himself of its natural advantages, and is prominent as a breeder of fine stock. Mr. Burke has not contented himself with managing his farm, but has been engaged in buying and shipping live-stock and grain from Kirkman since 1883. His grain shipments annually amount to about 400 ears, and he is one of the largest live- stock shippers in the county. Like most men, Mr. Burke has had some rough sailing, but his is not the material easily conquered, and, Phonix like, he rises from his defeats, and, like Banquo's ghost, " will not down." Mr. Burke was married at Wolcott, Indi- ana, June 28, 1866, to Miss Clara J. Hardy, daughter of Christopher and Elizabeth (Guss) Hardy; she was born in Pennsylvania, July
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7, 1847, and is a lady of culture and re- finement. She and her daughter Ida are respected members of the Methodist Epis- eopal church of Harlan. Their family con- sists of nine children-Clayton II., the efficient and gentlemanly deputy county treasurer; Ida D., Elizabeth G., Haslet P'., Christopher F., Alice, Cora, Amy and John W. Politically Mr. Burke trains with the Democrats. Ile is a member of Parian Lodge, No. 321, A. F. & A. M .; Olivet Chapter, No. 107, and Mount Zion Commandery, No. 49. Mr. Burke saw a short war service during the famous Morgan raid across the Ohio River. Ile enlisted at Wolcott, Indiana, in a regi- ment raised by Colonel Gavin, who had been wounded at Bull Run, was mnstered in at Indianapolis, and immediately started in pur- suit of Morgan, who fled into Kentucky. After a service of forty days he was mustered out at Indianapolis.
ELMER F. MURFIELD, of Spring Ilill Stock Farm, has been identified with the interests of Shelby County since 1873. Ile is a native of the Buckeye State, born in Marysville, Union County, February 4, 1849. lle is a son of J. S. and Elizabeth (Baneroft) Murfield, natives of Ohio. When D. F. was yet in infancy the parents moved to Jones County, Iowa, being among the earliest settlers; here they resided until death. Our subject was reared on a farm, and received his education in the common schools. He was married June 2, 1870, to Miss Martha Biggart, a daughter of Archibald and Caroline (Shoop) Biggart, natives of Ohio; Mrs. Murfield was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, and was brought to Iowa when four years of age; her mother died in 1887, and her father still lives in Jones County. As before mentioned, Mr.
Murfield came to Shelby County in 1873; his first purchase was forty acres of wild land in Lincoln Township, on which he resided until 1844, when he moved to his present place. Ile bought more land in section 24, and has added to it as his means increased, until he now owns 240 acres of Shelby County's best soil; he has made all the improvements necessary to a good stock farın. He was one of the first settlers, there being only one house between his home and Harlan. Mr. and Mrs. Murfield are the parents of eight children- Joshua E., Clem, Perry, Ida Belle, Bessie. Gny, Roy and Gilbert. Mr. Murfield's par- ents were members of the Christian church, and he was reared in this influence. Mrs. Mnrfiekl is a member of the Christian church. Politically Mr. Mnrfield affiliates with the Democratie party. Ile devotes most of his energies to stock-raising, giving special atten- tion to pure breeds of swine and thorough- bred cattle; he was one of the first in the township to engage in this industry, and he has been very successful. Mr. Murfield can be relied upon as one of the solid men of Shelby County.
P. MILLER, proprietor of Bull Run Stock Farm, has been identified with the interests of Lincoln Township since
1872. Ile is a native of Jones County, Iowa, born April 22, 1851, and is a son of G. W. and Sophia (Pence) Miller, natives of Fair- field County, Ohio. G. W. Miller and wife are pioneers of Jones County, having come there about the year 1840; they still reside in Jones Connty. J. P. Miller was brought mp on a farm, and received his earlier edu- cation in the common schools. He remained in JJones County until 1872 when he came to Shelby County, and settled on eighty acres of
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wild land, where he has since made his home. Ile has gradually improved the place and has invested his surplus means in land; he now owns 240 acres, 160 being in the home place, and eighty in section 14, Lincoln Township. He has a pleasant house, a barn 64 x 70 feet, with a capacity for 150 head of cattle, and 135 tons of hay. He has every convenience for handling stock, of which he makes a spe- cialty. He is a stockholder in the Ilarlan Live Stock Association. For ten years Mr. Miller has made a specialty of Poland-China swine, and has been very successful in this work; he has also had unusual success in breeding short-horn cattle. Mr. Miller was united in marriage December 25, 1875, to Miss Flora J. Bothwell, a daughter of John Bothwell. They are the parents of five chil- dren-George E., Lillie May, Leona S., Gro- ver P. and Chauncey Brady. Mr. Miller ie a strong adherent of the Democratic party, and was the choice of his party for county recorder in 1881, but his party was in the minority. Ile is a member of the Masonic order, Parian Lodge, No. 321; Olivet Chap- ter, No. 107; Mt. Zion Commandery, No. 49. He is yet in the prime of life, and already has an enviable position socially, politically and financially in the county.
T. WRIGHT has been identified with the interests of Lincoln Township since May, 1875. He was born in Mont- gomery County, Indiana, June 25, 1845, and is a son of Robert E. and Elizabetlı (Evans) Wright. Robert E. Wright was a native of Virginia, and came to Indiana when a boy; here he grew to manhood, and married Eliza- beth Evans, a native of Virginia; they re- sided in Indiana until 1856, when they removed to Rock Island County, Illinois. Our 30
subject was one of eleven children, three sons and eight daughters. Ile was reared on a farm, and educated in the common schools. He lived in Rock Island County, Illinois, until the spring of 1875, when he came to Shelby County and bought 160 acres of prai- rie land. Ilere he has since made his home, and improved his land until he has one of the best farms in the neighborhood; he has a comfortable dwelling, a large barn for stock and hay, and everything conveniently ar- ranged for general farming purposes. He makes a specialty of stock-raising, and has somne fine specimens of draft horses on his farm. Silver Creek runs through his place, furnishing an abundance of water for stock. The farm lies three miles from Harlan. Mr. Wright was married December 23, 1875, to Miss J. M. Curtis, of Jackson County, Iowa, a daughter of A. T. and Mary L. (Roper) Curtis. Mrs. Wright was a teacher for several years previous to her marriage; she was born in Ohio, and educated in Rock Island County, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Wright are the parents of four children-Mamie B., Luella, Jennie and Alma. Mr. Wright is a Republican, and has served as township clerk for eight years, and for five years has served as secretary of the school board. He is a man well informed, cordial in his disposition, honorable in busi- ness, and one of Shelby County's representa- tive men.
F. KOHL, of Lincoln Township, is one of the representative farmers of Shelby County. He is a native of Berks County, l'ennsylvania, born February 7, 1845, and is a son of William and Hannah (Fid- derling) Kohl, both natives of Pennsylvania. In 1855 the family removed to Jones County, Iowa. S. F. was reared a farmer, and received
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his education in the common schools of the county. During the late civil war he went to his country's defense, enlisting in June, 1863, in the Eighth Iowa Cavalry, and served two years; he participated in the battle of Dalton, Georgia, the campaign of Atlanta, returned to the north with General Thomas to Nashville and started with General Wil- son's cavalry toops through Alabama, then was ordered to Macon, Georgia; he was hon- orably discharged at Macon, Georgia. After the war he returned to Jones County, and December 17, 1867, he was united in mar- riage to Miss Louisa Grimm, a native of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and a daughter of Abraham and Maria (Guise) Grimm, natives of Pennsylvania. In 1869 Mr. Kohl removed to Iowa County where he resided until 1877, when he came to Shelby County. Here he bought his present farm of J. W. Paulk, which is one of the best in the township; he has a good house, a barn, a grove and an orchard. The farm contains 160 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Kohl are the parents of nine ehildren-Albert B., Lewis F., Rosa J., Kitty Ann, Charles O., William Henry, Emma May, Wilbur F. and Francis D. Mr. Kohl is a Republican, and a member of the G. A. R., No. 197, Harlan. Ile is a member of the Evangelical church. He takes an act- ive part in the religious and educational enterprises of the county.
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V. KOIIL is one of the enterprising and successful men of Lincoln Town- ship. He was born in Laneaster County, Pennsylvania, August 29, 1849, and is a son of William and Ilannah (Fidderling) Kohl. When our subject was six years of age the family removed to Jones County, Iowa. Ilere he grew to manhood. He was
reared on a farm, and received his education in the public schools of the county. Mr. Kohl was united in marriage, March 13,1879, to Miss Mary Sehrope, a native of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, and a dangliter of William and Susan (Shiek) Schrope, natives of Pennsylvania. They resided in Jones County until 1880, when they came to Shelby County, and Mr. Kohl bought 160 acres of partially improved land. He now owns 240 acres of land, on which he has made many improvements. He has a comfortable dwell- ing, a good barn, a grove and an orchard, all bespeaking the thrift and wise manage- ment of the owner. Mr. and Mrs. Kohl are the parents of four children-William, Eva Essie, Josie May and Morris Lewis. Mr. Kohl is a strong supporter of the Republican party. Ile is a member of the Evangelical church. Although he is yet a young man, he has won a good position in the community and is one of Lincoln Township's representa- tive citizens.
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EORGE D. KOHL has been a citizen of Shelby County since 1878. IIe was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1851, and is a son of William and Susan H. (Fidderling) Kohl, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German extraction. George D. was but four years old when his parents removed from their native State to Jones County, Iowa, where he grew to maturity. He was reared to that most in- dependent oeeupation, farming, and was edu- eated in that school which this country provides for all her children, the common public school. Mr. Kohl was married in Jones County, in March, 1875, to Miss Susan Bittle, a daughter of John Bittle, of Penn- sylvania, now a resident of Iowa. On coming
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to Sliclby County Mr. Kohl settled in Cass Township, where he resided until 1881, when he came to his present farm. Some of the land was broken, but there were no improve- ments in the way of buildings. He has since erected a good honse, planted a grove and orchard, and fenced the place. He devotes his time to live-stock raising and the cultiva- tion of grain. Mr. and Mrs. Kohl are the parents of nine children-Carrie May, Ella Jane, Ina Viola, Gertrude Mabel, George R., Christopher Henry, Irvin Edwin, Pearl Ada- line and Saralı Anna. Mr. Kohl gives his political support to the Democratic party. IIe and his wife are members of the Evan- gelical church. Mr. Kohl is strictly honor- able in business, his word being as good as his bond, and he is counted among the relia- ble citizens of Shelby County.
A. ESCHER, of Pleasant Ridge Farm, Lincoln Township, is another of the responsible men of this county, for whom we are indebted to Germany, where he was born October 3, 1851. IIe is a son of John M. and Martha (Riesland) Escher, and was but twelve months old when his parents emigrated to America and settled in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Here he was reared and educated. In 1866 his parents came to Iowa. The mother died at Lisbon, Iowa, in 1887, and the father still resides there. They were the parents of three children-Charles, of Harlan; Minnie, wife of S. P. Meyers, and H. A., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Escher was united in marriage, March 20, 1873, to Miss Romancy Granel, of Jones County, a daughter of Simon and Rhoda (Miller) Granel, who were formerly from Ohio. Our subject was engaged in farming in Jones County until 1875, when he came
to Lincoln Township, Shelby County, where he had formerly purchased eighty acres of land. This was wild and unimproved, but he put it under a fine state of cultivation and made many improvements, and added 120 acres, which made a farm of 200 acres. He sold this place in 1884, and bought his present home from his brother, Charles Escher. This farm is one of the best in the township, and contains 240 acres. In 1876 Mr. Escher erected a residence at a cost of $2,200. There is a beantitul lawn adjoining, and ornamental trees add very much to the attractiveness of the place. There are two large barns, affording abundance of room for stock, grain and hay. There is also a wind- mill, furnishing water to the dwelling and barns. Mr. Escher devotes his time to stock- raising and feeding, making a specialty of high grades, which he sends to the markets at an carly age. Mr. and Mrs. Escher have six children-Frankie C., Elsie E., Minnie L., Mabel Mand, Myrtle Romancy and Her- bert Ernest. Mr. Escher is a Democrat, and an active worker in his party. He has served as township trustee and as a member of the school board. He and his wife are members of the Evangelical church. Mr. Escher is yet in the prime of life, of a genial disposi- tion, honorable in his dealings, and has won a position in the county of which any man might well be proud.
ANIEL WILSON has been identified with the interests of Shelby County, Iowa, since 1882, when his residence in the State began. He is a native of New York, and was born in Oneida Connty, An- gust 15, 1818. He is son of John and Jeru- sha (Dunbar) Wilson, both natives of Con- necticut. The mother's parents removed to
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Oneida County when she was a child. The parents of the father settled in the western part of the county in the heavy timber dis- trict, where our subjeet grew to manhood. He passed his youth in assisting to clear the land and in attending the common schools. Mr. Wilson was united in marriage October 26, 1842, in Oneida County, to Miss Jane Ann Crawford, a native of Cavan County, Arva, Ireland. She was born April 16, 1823, and is a daughter of Andrew and Isa- belle (Armstrong) Crawford, who emigrated to America when she was seven years old. They settled in Oneida County, where Mrs. Wilson was reared and educated. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson removed to Shelby County in 1882, where they have three sons residing. Mr. Wilson bought 120 acres of land in sec- tion 1, Lincoln Township, which was under cultivation, but to which he has added many improvements; he has a comfortable dwell- ing, a barn for stock and grain, and all nee- cessary conveniences. The farm lies two miles northwest from Harlan. Mr. Wilson and wife have three sons living, all residing in Lincoln Township-John W., Daniel A. and Charles H. The oldest son, Andrew W., one of the early settlers of the township, died November 20, 1887, leaving a widow and three children. He was an honored and re- spected citizen, and his death was deeply regretted by all who knew him. Politically Daniel Wilson easts his suffrage with the Republican party, as also do his three sons. Ile and his wife have been worthy and con- sistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church for nearly half a century. When liv- ing in the east he was an active worker in the church, serving many years as elass-leader and as Sabbath-school superintendent. His two sons, Daniel A. and Charles H., are members of the Methodist Episcopal elmurch. Mr. Daniel Wilson is one of the represent-
ative men of Shelby County, and has shown such business qualities and fine social traits that he has won and kept many friends in the home of his adoption.
LEXANDER MAXWELL is the able and efficient superintendent of the poor farm of Shelby County, Iowa. He was born in Scotland, near Glasgow, Jan- mary 12, 1842. He is a son of John and Jenette (Cunningham) Maxwell. IIe was thirteen years old when the family emigrated to America and settled in Whiteside County, Illinois; here he worked on a farm and at- tended school. Mr. Maxwell was married August 27, 1863, to Miss Sarah Ann Swit- zer, a native of Westmoreland County, Penn- sylvania, and a daughter of William and Katie (Sehauley) Switzer, natives of Pennsyl- vania, who removed to Lee County, Illinois, when Sarah was twelve years of age. Mr. Maxwell resided in Whiteside County until 1866, when he removed to Jones County, Iowa; here he lived until 1874, when he moved to Shelby County and settled on a farm two miles west of Harlan. He lived on this place seven years and then sold it, going to Grove Township, where he had bought a farm of 200 acres. This land was partially improved, and Mr. Maxwell continued to make improvements until 1886, when he was appointed to the superintendency of the Shelby County Poor Farm. 1le has made a faithful officer, attending with the strietest fidelity to the smallest details of the business. Everything is in excellent condition, and re- flects credit npon the officer in charge as well as upon the people of Shelby County. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell are the parents of nine children-Jane, William, Frank, Nettie, Alexander, Sarah, Ed, Estella and Archi-
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