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WAGNER, GEORGE., farmer, section 16, P. O., Riverton; was born at Wheeling, Virginia, in 1840. At an early age he moved to Crawford county, Ohio. At the age of twenty-one moved to Davenport, Iowa. Moved from there to Fremont county, about eighteen years ago. In 1866 was married to Miss Caroline Thomas, of Fremont county. Received his education in the common schools. In 1862 enlisted in the 26th regiment Iowa volunteers, company A, participating in the battles of Arkansas Post, Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Atlanta and numerous other minor engage- ments. Has filled the position of road-supervisor for several terms. Has three children: Frank, Annie and Charles. Owns 160 acres good land.
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ATKINSON, HIRAM, farmer, section 1; born in Bucks county, Penn- sylvania, March 22, 1828, where he remained until 1839, when he removed to Ohio. In 1852, he moved to Bond county, Illinois, and in October, 1854, to Fremont county, Iowa. He was married in Auglaize county, Ohio, to Margaret Hippert, August 14, 1851. As a result of this union there was born to them one child-born November 25, 1852, and died October 27, 1875. From the fall of 1859 to August, 1862, he engaged in milling on the Missouri bottom. In the last year he enlisted in company E,
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twenty-ninth Iowa infantry, as a private. For honorable conduct he was successively promoted through all the subordinate offices to that of cap- tain. He was subsequently placed on General Slack's staff as acting assistant inspector general, which position he maintained until ordered to New Orleans for discharge. He had been severely wounded in the thigh in the battle of Helena. In 1865, he returned to his home to engage in farming until 1868, when he moved to Fremont City and engaged in hotel keeping, which occupation he followed until 1879. In the spring of that year he moved back to his farm, and shortly after suffered the loss of his faithful wife, who died from a stroke of paralysis. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the A. O. U. W., and a man of the most sterling integrity. The history of his service in the army may be best gathered from the history of his regiment in another portion of this volume.
ARMSTRONG, LEVI W., farmer, section 14, P. O., Randolph; born in Boston, Massachusetts, July 5, 1841, where he remained until fourteen years of age when he moved to Henderson county, Illinois. In 1861, he enlisted in company E, tenth regular Illinois infantry, with which he remained until the close of the war. He was honorably discharged in July, 1685. He participated in the battles of New Madrid, Island No. 10, Corinth and twenty-one other general engagements. In the battle at Goldsboro, N. C., he was severely wounded in the thigh. He was mar- ried February 8, 1866, to Miss Mary C. Morris, by whom he has six children: Ralph R., Effie L., Martha A., Walter W., Levi D. and James C. Mr. Armstrong came to Iowa and located in Fremont county in 1869, and has followed, successfully, the business of farming since his coming. He has held numerous township offices, and is at the present time township assessor.
ATKINSON, GEORGE G., P. O. Randolph; born in Bucks county Pennsylvania, July 25, 1837. In 1838 went with his parents to Ohio, where he remained until 1855, when he came to Illinois, remaining but a year when he came to Fremont county, Iowa. From 1862 to 1869 he was engaged in mining in Oregon. He was married October 1, 1878, to Eliza A. McCreery, by whom he has one child: Floyd. His wife has been a teacher in this county for many years. They have both seen the wonder- ful growth and prosperity of the same for many years, and have both con- tributed to it.
BLAKELY, THOMAS; born in Ireland in 1838, where he remained until 1846, when he came to America with his parents and located at Rock Island, Illinois. In 1864 enlisted in the army, and was in the battles of Spanish Fort, Fort Blakely, and numerous minor engagements. Was
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discharged in 1865. In 1870 came to Fremont county, Iowa. He was married in 1872, to Miss Jane Coats, by whom he has three children: James W .. , Thomas and Robert. His wife is a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
CUMMINGS, WILLIAM, farmer, section 26, P. O. Randolph; born in Brattleboro, Windham county, Vermont, June 23, 1816. When twenty- three years of age moved to Cattaraugus county, New York, and after a residence of four years went to Dane county, Wisconsin, where he resided twenty-seven years. He then came to Fremont county, Iowa, and has since been a resident of the same. Was married November 1, 1843, to Miss Julia Robinson, of New York. They have four children: George W., Cordelia, W. H. and Ira; in addition to these children, Mr. and Mrs. Cummings have been called upon to bury two others: Melvin H., aged three years, died in Wisconsin, and Parmelia, aged twenty years, died in Fremont county, Iowa.
DRISKELL, E. E., farmer, sections 7 and 8; born in Des Moines county, Iowa, November 7, 1839, where he resided until twenty-seven years of age. Came to Fremont county in March, 1868. Was married at Malvern, Mills county, to Miss M. E. Hartman by whom he has two children: Fannie and Addie. Enlisted in company H, Fourteenth Iowa, in August, 1861, serving for three years. He then re-enlisted in the Fourth United States veteran volunteers and served under Hancock. He was in the battle of Corinth, where he was wounded, and numerous other engagements. His fine farm contains 320 acres.
DYKE, SIMON, SR., farmer, section 30, P. O. Randolph; born in Alleghany county, New York, at Alfred, now Andover, September 16, 1813. In 1834 he went to Ohio and in May of 1838 to Kane county, Illi- nois. In 1841 went to Nauvoo, remaining until 1846 when the general movement from that locality was made for Utah. Was in the Mormon battalion under General Kearney and engaged in many battles during the Mexican war, following the fortunes of his daring leader until July, 1847. Came to Fremont county in April, 1848. He was married July 3, 1841. to Miss Mary A. Forney, by whom he has eight children: Nathaniel, Simon, Jr., David H., Ephraim, Joseph J., Isaac S., John R. and William B. This wife died July 16, 1879. Mr. Dyke was again married January 11, 1880, to Helena Bently, of Mills county, a widow at the time of this marriage having five children: Ida, George, Charles, Rhoda and Fred- erick. Both are members of the church of Latter Day Saints. Mr. Dyke is one of the first settlers in this county, and has done much to help its material interests.
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FITCH, S. A., blacksmith, P. O. Randolph; born in Oakland county, Michigan, September 26, 1836. In the fall of 1838 moved with his parents to the state of Pennsylvania, and in 1846 to Stark county, Illinois. In the fall of 1848 to Elkhart county, Indiana, and to Henry county, Illinois, in 1863; came to Fremont county in 1863. He was married to Miss Mary E. McDaniel, - - 17, 1861. They are the parents of five children: Ida, M., Emma J., Charles E., Frank and Willis. Enlisted in company D, Sixty-ninth Illinois, June 9, 1862, but was in no battles. Discharged October 5, 1862 at Chicago.
JAY, JAMES W., farmer, section 10, P. O. Randolph; born in Mar- cellus, Onandago county, New York, March 24, 1837. In 1845 he removed to St. Charles, Illinois, and in 1846, back to New York. In 1852 he went to California, remaining until January 5, 1856, when he started again for the east. He came to Waverly, Bremer county, Iowa, in the same year, and remained until 1869, when he came to Fremont county and located on the farm he at present occupies. He was married April 16, 1861, to Sarah A. Burridge, of Marcellus, New York, by whom he has five children living: Julia M., George G., Della M., Mary B. and Fan- nie E. He was postmaster for a number of years in his locality, and has held numerous offices of trust and importance. Himself, wife and oldest daughter are all influential and active members of the Congregational church and Sabbath school.
JOHNSON, ISAAC, merchant, P. O. Randolph; born in Canada Jan- uary 25, 1854. At an early age moved with his parents to Mercer county, Illinois, where he remained until March, 1875, when he came to Fremont county. He located in Randolph in the fall of 1878. He was educated in the common school, and at a seminary in Aledo, Illinois. He was married to Miss Maria Wylie, February 23, 1875. They have three children, two living; Mertle M. and Isaac W. He owns a fine farm, with all modern improvements, comprising 200 acres.
MARGARELL, T. Z., merchant, P. O. Randolph; born in Canada West, February 21, 1852. In 1865 moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and from thence to Creston, Illinois, in the fall of the same year. From this time until June, 1880, he frequently changed his residence, remaining often but a few months in a place. In the month of June, 1880, he came to Randolph. Married February 22, 1876, to Miss L. J. Boyd, of Detroit, Michigan. They have two children: William and Robert. Mr Mar- garell is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Temple of Honor No. 4, of At- lantic, Iowa.
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MORRISON, J. L., P. O., Randolph; born in Blaine, Perry county, Pennsylania, September 30, 1834. In 1845 went to Jefferson county, Iowa, and remained two years, when he went to Washington county, remaining until 1856. In 1857 he came to Fremont county, and thence to Missouri, returning again at the expiration of a year. He was married November 20, 1862, to Miss Martha A. Gardner. He is now a farmer, owning 160 acres of excellent land, but has also been for many years a school teacher-which was his business in Missouri.
ROOD, ANSON, P. O., Randolph; born in Jericho, Vermont, Sep- tember 23, 1827. In 1837 moved with his parents to Chicago, Illinois, and after a years residence in that then embryonic city went to Joliet, same state, remaining until 1841. In that year he went to Madison, Wisconsin, where he resided until 1548. At the commencement of the war with the con- federacy he enlisted in the provost marshal's department, and was made an enrolling officer, performing at the same time the duties of deputy provost marshal. In the winter of 1863 and '64 he received a commission as regimental quartermaster in the 38th Wisconsin, and stationed at Camp Randall. After joining his regiment he was assigned to the staff of Gen. Harrison, as assistant quartermaster. Resigned in 1865 and returned to civil life. Was a member of the general assembly of Wisconsin in 1857, and alderman in the city of Stephens Point, Wisconsin, and president of the city council from 1858 to 1860. In the session of 1862-4 he was again elected to the general assembly. He moved into Riverside township, in 1870, and located on a farm, which is now the site of Randolph, the very existence of which is largely due to the labors of Mr. Rood. He is the president of the Nebraska City, Sidney and North Eastern railroad, and has been since its completion. He was married in 1848 to Miss Clarissa Sylvester, by whom he has seven children living: Edwin S., Albert, Jes- sie J., Cora A., Willie O., C. W., and Ella J., wife to M. F. McDonald. His farm comprises 240 acres of the finest land in the county.
SUTHERLAND, A. W., merchant, P. O., Randolph; born in Dane county, Wisconsin, February 4, 1851. Lived on a farm with his parents until sixteen years of age, and then attended college at the State Univers- ity, Madison, Wisconsin. Until coming to Randolph has been engaged in the drug business. Married Miss Maggie Douglass, March 4, 1880. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.
SPENCER, MORRIS N., merchant and banker, P. O. Randolph; born in Iowa, May 2, 1857, in - county, where he remained until 1866. He then went to Mt. Pleasant, and from there, in 1873, was travel- ing until 1877, when he located at Randolph. He was married June 3,
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1878, to Miss Mary E. Dibbie, of Osceola, they are the parents of the first child born in Randolph, a daughter named Edith. The business interests of Mr. Spencer are extensive and yearly increasing. He is well worthy of the confidence and esteem in which he is held.
THOMAS, JACOB, farmer, section 2, P. O Randolph; born in Cum- berland county, Pennsylvania, January 9, 1829, where he remained until about twenty-nine years of age. He then went to Warren county, Illi- nois, and three years afterward to Mercer county, remaining until 1873, when he came to Fremont county, and one year after purchased the farm on which he now resides. He was married in 1853, to Miss Sarah A. Bausbach; they have eight children: Charles E., Harry E., John F., Theo- dore R., Emma F., Rillian, Ira J. and Elmer J. and one adopted child, Mattie J. Oakley. The farm of Mr. Thomas contains 240 acres.
VARNER, ERWIN, proprietor of the Central Hotel, P. O. Randolph; born in Morgan county, Illinois, June 16, 1838, where he resided until 1861. In 1864 he located at Louisa county, Iowa, and in the fall of 1873, located in Fremont county. Was married to Miss Ellen A. Gilchrist- who was born in New York, January 10, 1844-in August, 1864. They have three children: Barton, Richard, and John. Owns 160 acres of well improved land.
WITTENMEYER, A. J., farmer, section 22, P. O. Randolph; born in Union county, Pennsylvania, August 18, 1824, where he remained until the fall of 1855, when he moved to Illinois, to stay until 1868. He then came to Fremont county and located on the farm now occupied by him. He was married April 25, 1849, to Miss Martha Hooper, of Adams county, Ohio. They have seven children: Lewis F., born January 18, 1850; Mary E., born July 11, 1851; Joseph F., born January 18, 1853; Caroline A., born February 26, 1857; Ann E., born June 17, 1860; William R., born January 19, 1863, and Emma F., born October 3, 1864. Mr. Witten- meyer and wife are both members of the M. E. Church, and have been for thirty-two years.
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ANDERSON, JOSEPH W., stock and grain dealer, P. O. Riverton; born February 14, 1842, in Clay county, Missouri, and was educated in the Clay county high school. Engaged in farming until 1865, when he
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moved to Fremont county, and continued in the same avocation. From 1869 to 1871 he clerked for his brother in Sidney, and then bought him out and moved his stock to Riverton, taking as a partner Thomas Maloy. In 1872 he sold out, and engaged in the stock business with Moses Sam- uels, who afterwards sold out Mr. I. R. Kidd, Mr. Anderson's present partner. After two years they bought a warehouse and added grain buy- ing to their other business, and have a large trade. January 19, 1871, Mr. Anderson was married to Mrs. Susan Dennis Spratten, of Sidney, Iowa. They have one child, Maud E., born September 29, 1872. Mrs. Anderson has five children by her first husband: Edward, Alice, Frank, Ada, and Louise. Mr. Anderson is a member of the Chapter and Blue Lodges of the Masonic fraternity.
BALL, JOHN H., restaurant, P. O. Riverton; born March 16, 1840, in Fayette county, Pennsylvania. In 1855 moved with his parents to La Salle county, Illinois, and engaged in farming until 1868, when he engaged in butchering. In 1870 he moved to Sidney, Fremont county, and opened a restaurant. In 1873 he opened a restaurant and boarding house in Riv- erton. He was married April 12, 1867, to Miss Juliet Franklin, a native of New York. They have three children: Alice E., William J., and Wesley H. Two deceased. He is a member of the Cumberland Presby- terian Church and the I. O. O. F.
BATCHELDOR, GEORGE D., carpenter and joiner, P. O. River- ton: born in Nelson county, Kentucky, September 3, 1844. Learned the carpenter trade with his father, who was an architect. In 1869 he moved to Fremont county, locating at Sydney, engaging at his trade for one year, and then moved to Riverton and has worked at his trade con- tinuously ever since, building many of the houses and stores in that place. He was united in marriage September 9, 1873, to Miss Martha J. Butter- case of Riverton. They have three children: Addie J., James D., and Robert. Mr. Batcheldor is a member of the Masonic fraternity.
BUTTERCASE, JANE, section 32, P. O. Riverton; was born in Scotland, December 22, 1816, her maiden name being Beverige. She was married November 16, 1839, to Robert Buttercase, who was born in Fifeshire, Scotland, August 27, 1814. They emigrated to America in 1848, locating at Utica, New York, and Mr. Buttercase engaged in mill- ing; from there he moved to Hendricks county, Indiana, and in 1858 to Fremont county, Iowa, where he engaged in farming until his death, which occurred November 29, 1874. She has two children living: Margaret J., born January 19, 1853, now the wife of Geo. Batcheldor; Christina, born June 18, 1835, wife of Thomas Thompson. Two deceased: James,
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killed in battle August 22, 1863; Alexander, died November 28, 1879. Mrs. Buttercase owns a fine farm of two hundred acres, and has a fine home in which to pass her declining years.
COWGER, EVAN F., physician and surgeon, P. O. Riverton; was born August 30, 1843, in Rushville, Indiana. At the age of ten years moved with his parents to Jefferson county, Iowa, and was educated in the Fairfield College, since changed to Parsons College, July 25, 1862, at the age of eighteen he enlisted in company D., nineteenth regiment, Iowa volunteers. Participated in the battles of Prairie Grove, siege of Vicksburg and other engagements shown in the history of the regiment in this book. He was wounded at Prairie Grove, and draws a pension for it. After serving three years he was promoted to lieutenant in the United States volunteers, and served two years, and was mustered out March 30, 1868. He then commenced the study of medicine and gradu- ated at the College of Physician and Surgeons, Keokuk, Iowa. He com- menced practice at Abingdon, Iowa, in March, 1872, and at Riverton, Sep- tember, 1873. He has an extensive practice, and makes surgery a spec- ialty. August 10, 1865, he was married to Miss Susan Cline of Jefferson county, Iowa. They have four children: Mary E., Richard J., Annie L. and Edward E. Dr. Cowger was elected on the greenback ticket to the office of coroner of Fremont county in 1879.
CLARK, CHARLES T., physician and druggist, P. O. Riverton; is a native of Virginia and was born in Washington county, January 18, 18 -. He was educated at the University of Virginia and graduated with the degrees of A. B. and M. D. He afterwards received the degree of A. M. from the lowa Central University at Pella. After following the medical profession at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York City, he located in Riverton where he has since continued to prac- tice, and has been engaged extensively in the drug business. He was the nominee of the democratic party for state representative in 1879. June 10, 1877, he was married to Miss Clara Gaffney, of Riverton. They have two children: Edna and Charles T.
CASSEL, HENRY, farmer, P. O. Riverton; is a native of Miami county, Ohio, and was born September 17, 1833. In 1847 he moved to Schuyler county, Illinois, and remained there until 1856, when he went to California, and in 1860 returned to Miami county, Ohio. In 1863 he moved to Hancock county, Illinois, and remained two years, and then purchased a farm in Schuyler county, on which he remained until 1877, when he came to Fremont county, locating on the farm now owned by him. While crossing the Isthmus in 1856 he was in the railroad accident which
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occurred May 7. His first experience on the California coast was behold- ing two bodies suspended, which had been hung by vigilantes. He was married January 3, 1860, to Miss Nancy Ann Thompson. They have six children: William Oscar, Ada, Nellie, Daisy, Minnie and Fred H. He owns 160 acres of well improved land.
CHANDLER, JOSEPH W., grain dealer, P. O. Riverton; is a native of Wayne county, Ohio, and was born December 15, 1820; he resided at the place of his nativity until he attained man's estate, following farming as an occupation. In 1839 he moved to Fulton county, Illinois, and con- tinued the occupation of his youth. After moving in 1843 to Adams county, Illinois, and in 1849 to Grant county, Wisconsin, he came in 1861 to Fremont county, locating on a farm in Madison township, where he still resides. In 1872 he engaged in milling for two years, he then moved his mill to Riverton and in February, 1880, formed a copartnership with W. P. Davis and engaged in the grain business. On November 15, 1843, he was united in marriage to Miss Matilda Savage, of Fulton, Illi- nois, who died August 7, 1879. He has three children: Thomas J., Har- riet M. and Emery W .- two deceased.
CLAMMER, REV. GEORGE, pastor M. E. church, P. O. Riverton. Mr. Clammer was born in Alleghany county, Maryland, March 14, 1834. At the age of fifteen he moved to Pennsylvania and learned the black smith trade, and after moving to West Virginia he returned to Pennsyl- vania, and in 1855 moved to Mahaska county, Iowa, and engaged in farm- ing. February 14, 1857, he was licensed as a local preacher in the M. E. church, and on September 22d of the same year was received into the Iowa annual conference of the city of Des Moines. At the expiration of eight years he was admitted to the Des Moines conference, of which he is still a member. He was married July 19, 1859, to Miss Elsa D. Bowman, of Mahaska county, Iowa, who died November 19, 1861. By this union he had one child, now deceased. He was again married April 27, 1864, to Miss Abigal A. Sampson, widow of John Sampson. They have six children: Mintie A., Hattie E., Mertie E., George P., Raymond M., and Blanche.
DAVIS, WILLIAM P., grain dealer, P. O. Riverton. Mr. Davis is a native of Wayne county, Ohio, and was born October 3d, 1834. His early life was spent on a farm, and in 1853 he moved to McDonough county, Illinois, and engaged in teaching school, which he continued for about ten years. He also engaged in the boot and shoe business. In 1868 he moved to Fremont county and engaged in farming and stock buying. In 1877 he moved to Riverton and continued buying and ship-
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ping stock. In 1878 he commenced merchandising, but was burned out in February, 1880, and then purchased an interest in a grain elevator, and formed with Mr. Chandler the firm of Davis & Chandler. He was married September 4, 1856, to Miss Nancy Dunkan, of Illinois. They have seven children: Wilbur R., Charles H., Mary E., Iva C., Ollie J., Paul B., and Edna. One deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are members of the M. E. church. He still owns his fine farm on section 11 in Mad- ison township.
ESTES, WOODSON S., tinner, P. O. Riverton; born June 14, 1832, in Clay county, Missouri; at a youthful age moved to St. Joseph and re- ceived his education in Cook's college. From 1849 until 1853 he engaged in the hardware business in the same city, when he moved to Sidney, Fre- mont county, and engaged in the same business until 1869. Then return- ing to St. Joseph he, in 1861, entered the army as captain of company K, eighteenth regiment Missouri infantry. Participated in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, Iuka, and many minor engagements. He was twice wounded. After serving about three years he returned to Sid- ney and again engaged in the hardware business. In 1874 he moved to Riverton and enlarged his business. He was the first District Deputy Grand Master of the I. O. O. F. in this district, and organized the first lodge in Fremont county. Captain Estes was married November 13, 1850, to Miss Elizabeth E. Wilson, of Lexington, Kentucky. They have three children: Amos B., Ella, and Jones W. Three deceased.
FOUTS, WM. H., merchant, P. O. Riverton; is a native of Fulton county, Illinois, and was born March 12, 1854. Here he grew to man- hood, receiving his education in the common schools and the commercial school at Keokuk, Iowa. In 1869 he located in Fremont county and en- gaged in farming. In May, 1879, he purchased the grocery store of Dan- iel Bailey, which burned February 10, 1880. After a short season spent in Colorado, he returned and engaged in the mercantile business, which he now follows for a livelihood. He is an Ancient Odd Follow and a member of the A. O. U. W.
FEIL, PETER, farmer, section 36; is a native of Holstein, Germany, and was born May 20, 1844, and was educated in a private school. He emigrated to America in 1866, and located in Davenport, Iowa. In the spring of 1867 he went to Montana, remaining there two years; he then | settled in Fremont county. He was united in marriage April 6, 1874, to Miss Annie Lau, of Holstein, Germany; by this union they have three children living: Bertha, born December 4, 1874; George W., born Novem- ber 4, 1876; Peter E., born January 12, 1879; one deceased. Mr. Feil
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received his naturalization papers in 1873. He owns 280 acres of fine land and is engaged extensively in stock raising.
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