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Allen township was organized January 4, 1848; its territory was taken from Des Moines and Richland townships,-the latter now in Warren county; post offices, Avon station and Levey.
Beaver was organized January 9, 1850. It was taken from Camp and Skunk townships; post office, Mitchellville.
Bloomfield was organized September 20, 1858. It was taken from Des Moines township; post office, Sevastopol.
Camp, one of the original townships, parts taken to form Four Mile and Beaver ; post offices, Runnells and Adelphi.
Clay was organized in 1878 from parts of Beaver and Delaware ; post office, Altoona.
Crocker was organized December 26, 1870 from part of Saylor, etc .; post offices, Trent, Crocker and Ankeny.
Delaware was organized October 9, 1850, from Four Mile and Skunk town- ships.
Des Moines, one of the original townships. Its territory has since formed parts of Allen, Four Mile, Saylor, etc.
Douglas organized September 6, 1858, from part of Des Moines township; post office, Greenwood.
Elkhart organized 1851, from Des Moines township; post office, Ottawa. .
Four Mile, one of the original townships, part taken from Skunk in 1848,
4 Laws of Iowa, 1848, p. 33.
" On file in the Department of Archives, Historical Building.
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and from Delaware in 1850, and part of Camp added to Four Mile in '58; post office, Rising Sun.
Franklin organized from Des Moines township, March 6, 1856.
Grant organized September 7, 1870.
Jefferson organized January 2, 1851, post offices Lincoln, Clive, Ridgedale and Towner's Lake. Part of its territory was transferred to Walnut in 1860. Lee was organized September 28, 1857. Part of Four Mile was attached to Lee September 21, 1858.
Lincoln was organized December 26, 1870; post offices Sheldahl and Palmer. Madison, one of the four original townships. Its territory has since formed parts of Lincoln, Crocker, Saylor, etc .; post office, Polk City.
Saylor was organized from Des Moines and Madison townships, January 4, 1848 ; post office, Saylorville.
Skunk, one of the four original townships, absorbed, first, in part, by Four Mile, and later, by Washington, Elkhart and Franklin.
Valley was organized March 26, 1860, from Des Moines and Jefferson town- ships.
Walnut was organized January 7, 1860, from Jefferson and Des Moines townships ; post offices, Commerce and Ashewa.
Washington was organized from Des Moines township March 6, 1856; post office, Peoria City.
Webster was organized in 1878, from territory in Walnut township.
The post offices of Polk county in 1911 are: Adelphi, Alleman, Altoona, An- keny, Avon, Berwick, Bondurant, Campbell, Carney, Clive, Commerce, Crocker, Des Moines, Elkhart, Enterprise, Farrar, Fort Des Moines, Grimes, Herrold, Johnston, Mitchellville, Norwoodville, Polk, Runnells, Sheldahl and Valley Junction.
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Fig. 11 Preglacial erosion: Drift occupying small gorge
Fig. 12 Postglacial erosion: gorge of Des Moines river at city of Des Moines
Fig. 13 Des Moines Valley below Hastie. View shows the old wide part of the valley. The bluff at the right shows loess overlying Kansas drift. Below this are Aftonian sands and at the base is Nebraskan drift
CHAPTER III.
POLK COUNTY IN 1846.
John H. Newhall,1 a pioneer explorer in the region now comprising the State of Iowa, in his valuable little work entitled "Sketches of Iowa," published in New York, in 1841, says of the river from which Des Moines takes its name :
"So far as placid beauty is concerned, perhaps Des Moines river is without a rival. In fact, the striking beauty of the Des Moines has become pro- verbial. It has but few obstructions, which a trifling appropriation from government could easily remove, and, at the present time, is susceptible of steam- boat navigation (in a good stage of water) 100 miles, and for keel boats at all seasons." 2
In his second 3 edition, "A Glimpse of Iowa in 1846," Major Newhall refers to the Des Moines as "a beautiful stream, and susceptible of slackwater navigation for about 200 miles from its mouth." In this second edition, Polk county, is thus referred to : 4
"Polk county embraces that celebrated region known as the 'Raccoon Fork' of the Des Moines ; and in many respects is one of the most interesting, as well as one of the most recently organized portions of Iowa.
"When the reader reflects that Fort Des Moines was in possession of the United States troops as late as the 10th of March of the present year-then a frontier out post in the midst of the Indian hunting grounds-he cannot fail to be surprised at the unparalleled advancement it has already made in every de- partment of civilized life.
"Polk county contains twenty townships, and embraces 720 square miles. The principal rivers are the Des Moines, Raccoon, Checauque. [Skunk], Upper, Mid- dle and Lower rivers; and numerous other tributaries, uniting with the Des Moines.
"The Prairies of Polk county, generally, are remarkably fertile and produc- tive, partaking more of a sandy admixture (not too light, however), than some of the eastern counties.
"The most extensive prairie is the intervening scope of country, situated be- tween the Des Moines and Checauque rivers. Upon the south side of the Des Moines, perhaps, no portion of Iowa is more susceptible of heavier settlements. The streams approximate to within one to three miles of each other, fringed with narrow belts of timber, and presenting that park-like appearance, so captivating to the eye of the traveller.
"WATER POWER.
"This county is amply supplied with water power, both for mills and ma- chinery. A mill has been erected on the Middle river, owned by Capt. Allen, U. S. A., and J. D. Parmle, at a cost of about $7,000. There is also an extensive mill in progress of erection by Messrs. Ehle and Hall, immediately adjoining
1 Secretary to the commander-in-chief of the territory of Iowa, Governor Robert Lucas.
2 P. 38.
8 Edition of 1846, p. 16.
+ Second ed., p. 46.
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Fort Des Moines, the county seat-intended for sawing, grinding, and carding -- at a cost of $10,000.
"To the enterprising capitalist, who desires to establish himself in the milling business, I know of no interior point presenting more flattering prospects. He could, at trifling expense, possess himself of all the advantages that Nature has so lavishly bestowed-water power, bituminous coal, and wood, in abundance. Likewise, the certainty of a home market, for some years to come, and when the home demand ceases, good flat boat navigation to the great 'Father of Waters.'
‘CLAIMS.
"The prices of claims vary, according to their location, extent of improve- ments, etc .; they will range from $50 to $1,000. Good claims can be purchased within five miles of the county seat, for one dollar per acre, possessing good soil, and every natural advantage.
"POPULATION.
"The population, at a recent census, was 1,301 ; but is believed at the present period (July) to exceed 1,600. In a country increasing so rapidly, no precise estimate can be made of the number of inhabitants. Even while the statistics are being penned, the population is continually increasing.
"STATISTICS, PRICES, ETC.
"The number of persons who paid poll tax, this Spring, 354. The number of votes cast in April (the first election ever held), 180.
"Prices .- Indian corn, 25 cents per bushel; corn meal, 50 cents per bushel ; flour, $5 per barrel ; bacon, 7 cents per pound; hogs, $1.50 per hundred; sheep, from $1 to $1.25 per head; neat cattle, $8 to $15 per head ; horses, $30 to $60.
"Fort Des Moines is the seat of justice in Polk county. This place was evac- uated by the U. S. Dragoons on the 8th and Ioth of March of the present year, 1846. After the troops left, the permanent settlers consisted of four families, embracing a population of about 20 souls. There are now, Ist of July, 24 fam- ilies, and 130 inhabitants. The increase would have been much greater could accommodations, of any description, have been obtained.
"FORT DES MOINES DIRECTORY IN '46.5
"Dry Goods and Groceries .- B. T. Hoxie, A. Mitchell.
"Hotel .- Des Moines House, M. Tucker.
"Lawyers .- Col. Baker, W. D. Frazer, Wm. Mckay, L. D. Winchester. "Physicians .--- Dr. Fagen, Dr. Kirkbride.
"Churches .- Two regularly organized, viz: Methodist and Baptist; one resi- dent minister, Rev. E. Rathburn.
"There are likewise two groceries, exclusively; one carpenter's shop, one wagon maker, one cabinet maker, one plasterer, bricklayer, etc.
"COUNTY DIRECTORY.
"Sheriff .-- Thomas Mitchell.
"Clerk of the District Court .-- P. L. Crossman.
"Recorder .- Thomas McMullin.
"Treasurer .- Wm. F. Ayers.
"Coroner .- Jacob Minter. [Should be James H. Phillips.]
"County Surveyor .- A. D. Jones.
"County Commissioners .- W. H. Meacham, Benj. Saylor, Eri W. Fouts.
"County Commissioners' Clerk .- Wm. Mckay."
5 As given by Newhall in his edition of 1846.
Fig. 15
One of the ridges common on some parts of the Wisconsin plain. These are constructional, not erosional. They were built by waters from the glacier
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Fig. 16 Preglacial drainage near Des Moines
CHAPTER IV.
THE FIRST DEED OF RECORD IN POLK COUNTY.
In the first deed-book of Polk county, in the vault of the County Recorder, may be seen the first recorded transfer of real estate in the county. It is an interesting document, both in its original and decidedly phonetic spelling and in the indefi- niteness of the landmarks therein described. It must be borne in mind that no surveys had then been made and that the landmarks at the time were necessarily indefinite.
Mrs. F. W. Dodson, County Recorder, recently referring to the starting point in this description, remarked that titles to the most valuable property in Des Moines today are traced from the point referred to in this deed, namely the junction of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers. Following is a verbatim copy of the transfer :
"this twenty forth Day of April A. D. 1846 "Addison Mitchael, J. P.,
Know all men by these presents that I, Rbert A. Kinzie of the County of Polk and Territory of Iowa for and in Consideration of the some of Five hundred Dollars to me in hand paid by Perry. L. Crosman of the same Place the Re- ceipt of which is hereby acknowledg have Bargained Sold and Delivered and do by these presents bargain Sell and Delver unto the said Perry. L. Crosman the following Described property and Claim to wit.
"A certain Claim Known as the Claim made by said Kinzie between the Desmoines and Racoon Rivers and described as folows Commencing at the mouth of Racoon River thence up said River Desmoines a bout one half mile to an Oak tree marked with the nitials of said Kinsie name thence westerly about one mile to an Oak tree marked with the nitials as before mentioned thence South to Elm tree standing alone in the prarie thence South Easterly to a Elm tree on bank of Raccoon River marked with the nitials of said Kinsie name thence meandering said Raccoon River to the place of begining Containing about one half Section of land to gether with all improvements there on owned by said R. A. Kinsie to wit one Dwelling house which said Kinsie now occupies and improvements thereto belonging store hous formely occupied by said Kin- zie now occupied by Addison Michall Also all the improvements made by Capt James allen in his individual name and sold to said R. A. Kinzie to have and to hold the said Claim and Described property so bargained and Sold to the Said Perry L. Crossman his Executors administrators and assigns to his and ther onley proper use and benefit forever and I the Said Robert A. Kinzie do hereby Covenant and agree to and with the said Perry L. Crosman that I and my heirs Executors and Administrators will warent and forever Defend the said Claim and Discrbed property Sold and delivered to the Said Perry L. Crosman from and against the Rightfill Claim of all person whome soever Except the Claim of the united States of all which Claim and property Described I the said Robert A Kinzie have put the Said Perry L. Crosman in full possession by Delivering to him all the said property and Claim at the time of the Sealing and delivering of these presents in witness Whereof I the Said Robert A Kinzie have here- unto Set my hand and Seal this (24) th Day of april A. D. 1846,
"R. A. KINZIE [SEAL]
"Witness E. R. Clapp."
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The County Surveyor's Certificate reads as follows :
"Territory of Iowa :
Polk County :
[SS]
"I, A. D. Jones surveyor in and for said County of Polk do hereby certify that I have survey and plotted the above named toun of Fort des Moines, which is situated on the site formerly occupied as a fort, for post of the United States troops, and knoun by the appellation of Fort des Moines, being the junction and lying between the Raccoon and Des Moines Rivers within said County of Polk and Territory of Iowa.
"The bearing of Water, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Streets is N 1512 deg. W. and one chain in width except Water Street which extends to the River Des Moines. The bearing of Elm, Market, Vine, Cherry, Mulberry, Locust and Court Avenue is S 741/2 deg. West and are all one chain in width, except Vine and Walnut which are one chain and twenty five links in width from Water Street to Fifth Street, and from Fifth to Eighth street they are one chain in width; and Court Avenue is one chain and a half in width. The allies all extend parallel and at right angles with the Streets as represented on the above plat and are twenty five links in width, except No. 3 which is fifty links in-width. The whole number of lots in said toun is three hundred and twenty-four and are one chain in width and two chains in length, and lie as represented on the above plat. The Public Square is four chains and a half in length and four and a quarter in width and lies within the Blocks numbered nine, fifteen, twenty, twenty one, and fourteen : and designated on the plat within enclosed lines as 'PUBLIC SQUARE.' The Market space is four chains and twenty five links in length and one chain in width and lies between blocks numbered twenty Six and twenty Seven and designated within enclosed lines as 'Market Place.' The public ground lies between Raccoon River and block No. Thirty seven, and west of and adjoining the Des Moines River and desig- nated "Public Ground."
"The stone, planted by the County Commissioners of Polk County from which to make future surveys, is placed at the South East corner of lot number five in block number thirty-seven the corner of the Public Ground and marked "O." The survey of the above town was made from the extreme South West corner of said stone, which survey and plat are correct.
"Given under my hand this Eighth day of July, A. D. 1846, at Fort des Moines. "A D JONES, "County Surveyor in & for Polk County, I. T."
Following this is a mutilated and partly destroyed copy of the acknowledg- ment of Benjamin Saylor and Wm. H. Meacham, County Commissioners, in effect that they "donate all the Streets, allies and Public ground in the town of Fort Des Moines" as above represented, "to the general public," with the pro- viso that the streets, alleys and public land referred to should not be considered highways, until the expiration of one year, or until the commissioners shall de- clare them to be highways. The Public Square was "reserved for the purpose a Court House thereon and such other public buildings as the County Commissioners for the use of the County of Polk." The Market Place was reserved for "a market house for the use of the general public," the same to be "under the control and management of such officers as may have control, management and government over the town of Fort Des Moines."
This plat extended to Locust street on the north and Eighth street on the west, with Elm street on the South and Water street (facing the Des Moines on the east. )
CHAPTER V.
POLK COUNTY VOTES AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION OF '46.
The Archives department of the State of Iowa has rescued from oblivion an invaluable wealth of data relative to the territorial and early history of Iowa by counties. An additional example of the value of this data as relating to Polk county is the original certificates of the judges and clerks of election held "in the county of Polk and Territory of Iowa on the Third day of August, 1846," show- ing the number and names of voters who "voted for or against the Constitution."
Those who voted for the Constitution were 87 in number; and those who voted against it were 168,-a majority of 81 against.1
In view of all which followed the adoption of that document and the conse- quent admission of the territory into the Union, it is of historic interest to note the division of public sentiment on that important question.
There were four polling places, -- one at the house of John Saylor, another at the house of John D. Parmelee, a third at the house of Thomas Mitchell, and a fourth in the town of Fort Des Moines.
(I) The Saylor house contingent cast 19 votes,-all against the Constitu- tion. The voters were2 (the original spelling is copied in all the lists which follow ) : Benj. Saylor, James S. Bradley, E. H. Shipman, Westley Jones, John R. Evans, John Saylor, Henry Everly, James M. Sampson, Samuel Hayse, John F. Thornton, Cunrod Stutsman, David Miller, Eli Gilpin, James Willson, Andrew Cart, George Beebe, Aaron Daniels, Nathan Koons, Samuel Deford.
The Three Rivers neighborhood, who voted at Parmelee's, cast 15 votes for and 68 votes against.3
Those voting "for" were: Matthew Spurlock, John Rose, John Ovender, Harvey Spurlock, Wm. S. Wallace, Clarkson Wallace, F. F. Chapman, Wm. Atherton, David R. Wedmore, Thomas Black, S. B. Scovel, Lewis Whiten, Thomas Mcmullin, Noa Fouts, Wm. Brown.
Those voting "against" were: Daniel More, William Frasee, John Spear, Louis Laplant, Riley Driskeel, William B. Meers, Peter newcomer, Joseph Lang- don, James Latimer, John Plumer, Hiram Nidey, D. Harris, Wm. C. Stumbo, Given S. Hunt, Tally Wicker, Austin Fosdick, John De Shaser, George Rees, John Pearson, Richard Hayworth, Daniel Rees, Thomas Rees, John Hayworth, A. E. Criel, Jeremia Leming, Peter Blot, Simont Blot, Halady Wiley, Basil Downing, John Woody, George Kiser, David Stombo, Samuel Wicker, Agustus Creeckel, Thornten F. tible, John Thornbur, Dillin Hayworth, Samuel Hay- worth, Wm. Lower, George B. Wording, E. W. Fouts, Wm. Freel, K. W. Kirk Bride, Joseph Mcmahan, Charles Dotson, Peter Myers, David Solenberg, Elias Compton, Charles Stark, Wm. H. Reynolds, Santford Starks, L. V. fouts, Thomas Mitchel, Allen Brooks, Wm. H. Meachen, Edward marten, Alexander Ginder, David Layr, Wm. mason, George Laetley, A. D. michal, F. M. Stumbo, Thomas H. Spelman, David Spears, James white, James mount, T. D. Pamlee, Wm. Cotinghan.
1 The certificate to this document is signed by William McKay, clerk of the Board of Commissioners. The seal used is a Spanish milled dollar.
2 Judges of election-Benj. Saylor, James S. Bradley; clerks-John R. Evans, Ezra H. Shipman.
3 Judges of election-James White, James Mount, James McRobert; clerks-William Brown, J. D. Parmelee.
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(3) The Camp voters (then including the entire east end of the county ) who voted at the Mitchell home, cast 12 votes "for' and 23 against.4
Those voting for were: Alexander Stewart, William Sollers, Azariah Sollars, William Renfro, James Brown, J. C. Jones, J. M. Montgomery, William Stewart, Elias Prunty, James Miler, John Baird, Addison Cave.
Those voting against were: John Thomson, Christopher Burge, Joseph Jones, Jacob Fredrick, Elijah Canfield, William Holden, Stephen Cooper, L. H. Lathrop, H. B. Mitchell, Stephen Updike, T. C. Wellman, Adam Michael, Eli Tullinger, Henry Burge, George Krysher, John Q. Deakin, G. B. Clarke, Jacob Booker, William Linn, Charles W. Goodenough, S. H. Sivley, Edwin Loveland, Joseph Myers.
(4) Of the Fort Des Moiners, 60 voted for and 59 against.5
Those voting "for" were: Perry Crawsman, Samuel Kelly, Wm. P. Mc- Kubin, I. B. Mallet, Jas. Philips, Saml Robertson, P. M. Casady, Thos Crabtree, Patrick Kelly, David Pratt, Eli smithson, Joseph Ehle, Jacob Collin, John Sharp, S. W. Watts, Henry Huntingdon, Joseph Corbett, Nathan Collin, Perry Ware, Thos. Baker, Jas. W. Guye, George W. Guye, Wm. Galleway, Jas. Hart, Wm. Robbins, J. R. Bedel, George Elwell, Solamon Janes, E. M. Perkins, Alfred Bow- man, Jas. Philips, George Michael, Wm. Ware, Jas. Davis, Jas. Campbell, Benj Philips, Henderson Hart, N. Reevs, Owen E. Osborn, Jas. L. Barker, Soloman L. Perkins, Peter Haworth, Wm J. Evans, Person Tague, L. Wright, Shobal Haworth, John Wright, George Haworth, Henry Shadly, Saml Vanatta, Danl Trullinger, A. D. Jones, Phineas Newton, John M. Wallis, Isaac Miller, Martin Tucker, Lafayette McHenry, Jesse K. Miller, John McJemsie, John Scott.
Those voting "against" were: G. W. Elliot, John Parrott, George Maggs, M. J. Post, Sam Dille, Oran Judson, Wm. Mckay, John Moyer, Andrew Pauley, Preston Reeves, Camron Reeves, Alex Turrner, Georg Reeves, John Myers, Wm Hughs, Benj. F. Fredrick, Wm. Blackston, Wm. Hall, Jas. R. Smith, Thos. J. Henderson, Jas Laughry, Newton Lamb, Wm. F. Ayers, Isaac Ballard, H. Thrift, Wm Saylor, D. W. Ballard, Edwin Hall, Edward Hall, Jas H. Barrett, Joseph Compton, Samuel Crow, B. G. Hoxie, Jas Thomas, Wm Cooper, Marion McKee, Wm Rickey, P. B. Fagen, P. C. Woodard, E. Jenings [not counted-evidently inserted afterwards] Thos H. Napiar, Wm A. Stephens, Jas Wright, Aaron Coppock, John Rouss, Wm W. Hurst, Wm Brown, Danl Howard, Owen Edger- ton, John Hollandsworth, Thos K. Brooks, John Saylors, Wm. Lamb, Saml Shaffer, John S. Jourdan, Mormon Ballard, J. M. Thrift, Wm W. Clapp, L. D. Winchester, Jas Lamb.
It will be noted that the leading men in town were divided on the question. The official list, now for the first time published, is of value, also, as giving the names of the first voters of Polk county who were sufficiently interested to record their votes.
4 Judges of election-Wm. Stewart, Stephen Cooper, J. B. Grinstead; clerks-J. C. Jones, H. B. Mitchell.
5 Judges of election-William Lamb, Martin Tucker, William Rickey; clerks-Thos. H. Napier, John Saylor.
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CHAPTER VI.
POLK COUNTY'S "FIRST FAMILIES."
The first enumeration of the citizens of Polk county, Iowa, was certified to by Lewis Whitten, clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, on the 16th day of September, 1846. It contains the names of all recorded heads of families in the county, with the number in each family. This list has never before been published and is a valuable record of the "First Families" of Polk county. Fol- lowing is the list copied from the original record :1
Names of the Heads of Families.
Brannon Ausbern
3 Edgerton Owen 5
Bedwell Lettridge
5
Evens John M. 2
Berger Ulyssus
4
Fergens Thomas
I
Butler John
I3 Farley James 3
Brown William
2
Farley Thomas 2
Atherton Wm
I
Freel William 7
Burnet James
8 Freel Amos .
IO
Basil Downing
I
Fouts Noah 8
Buck George
I Furman Joseph 4
Coppick Aaron
4 Fouts Eri W
4
Cottingham Wm
I Fisher Fredrick
I
Dodge Ripley
4 Hargas Simpson
7
Dowel James W
I Hunt Ivens S.
I
Dooley Wm
I Gimsey John M
I
Chenoweth Daniel
I
Gilchrist Wm.
I
Clanton Joel M
6 Howard Daniel .
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Clanton Isaac
9 Hurst Wm. W
2
Clanton Charles
7 Hill Jefferson T.
8
Clark Cabeb [Caleb ?]
8 Ginder Alexander 7
IO
Cooper James
5 Highby Obidiah
5
Cooper Leonard
5 Gilbert James
I
Crackal Augustus
I
Hayes Alexander N
2
Depew Tobias
I Johnston Shadrick
I
Driskill Riley
6 Jones Closberry 2
5
Dotson Uriah
3 Jones Matthew
7
Compton Elias
9 Jones A. D.
I
Davis James
I Jones W. W. I
Campbell James
4 Latimer James 3
Crosman P. L.
3 Kisor George 2
1 It has been thought best to copy the "original" spellings, that it may be, as the clerk certifies, "a correct" copy of the original document. As for example, "Ulyssus" is evidently a misspelling; "Burnet" lacks the final "t," "Dowel" the final "1," etc. The handwriting is that of A. D. Jones, deputy clerk.
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Dotson Charles
I Jones Henry R
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Chapman Thornton
4 Hayworth Dillen
Cooper George L
:5 Hayworth John L. 7
8 Crow Samuel
3 Howard Samuel
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Leaming Jeremiah
3
Vansickle Wm.
Leaming Daniel
I
Vansickle Jackson
3
Leaming Judah Leonard Thomas
3
Wells Richard
5
Leonard William
I
Woody Andrew J.
I
McCray Charles
I
Young Joseph
8 8
Myrick Elias
II
Mason William
3
Michael George A
T
Niday Hiram
2 Ayers Wm. F
8 I
Moore Daniel
6
Cave Addison
McMahan John
5
Rose John
Miller Martin W
3 Hart James
I
Miller Jesse K.
5
Cooper Wm
I
Myers Peter
I
Hughs William
5
Osborn Owen
6
Mallett John B
3
Phips James
I
Lamb William
IO
Patton David W
I
McKee Marion
I
Plumer John
6 Shafer Joseph
2
Prescott James
I
Collins Archibald
I
Perry Frederick
I
Rowe Charles
3
Paul Isaac
2
Barrett James H.
4
Phillips Benjamine
6
Hart Henderson
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