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OTTE, GEORGE, farmer, section 24, P. O. Sidney; born February 9, 1830, in Hanover, Germany. At the age of eighteen years he and his brother-then sixteen years of age-came to New York. Mr. Otte came to Iowa in 1856, locating in Douglass township, Page county. In 1865 he came to Fremont county, and located on the farm he now owns. Since coming to this county he has accumulated all of his fine property, consisting of 640 acres of land, which is well improved and stocked. Mr. Otte was married March 25, 1852, to Miss Johanna Klinge, a native of Germany. They are the parents of eleven children, nine living: Rachel, George, Annie, William, Charlie, Albert, Jessie, Fred. and James.
OWEN, HENRY P., farmer and blacksmith, P. O. Sidney; born Feb- ruary 7, 1856, in Shropshire, North Wales. In 1870 emigrated to Amer- ica, and located for a short period, when he moved to Nebraska. Came to Iowa in 1876. In the same year he was married to Miss Rose A. Secrist, a native of Illinois, by whom he has one child: Gertrude L.
ORR, JOHN H., farmer, section 24, P. O. Plum Hollow; born October 29, 1843, in Wayne county, West Virginia. When nine years of age moved with his father's family to Missouri, in the common schools of which State the chief portion of his education was obtained. Enlisted in 1862 in company E, Forty-third regiment, remaining in the service until the close of the war. Came to Iowa in 1868, locating first at Civil Bend, Fremont county. He was married to Miss Elizabeth A. Smith in 1870, by whom he has five children, three living: William E., Benjamin F. and Lucy F.
ORR, S. S., farmer and teacher, section 24, P. O. Plum Hollow; born March 17, 1841, in Wayne county, Virginia. In 1852 moved to Missouri with his father's family. His education was largely received in the select schools of Virginia. Enlisted in 1862 in company E, Forty-fifth Mis- souri, State militia; was transferred to the regular army, in company D, Ninth infantry. Came to Iowa in 1865, remaining but a brief period when he returned to Missouri to engage in school teaching. In 1868 returned to Fremont county to remain. He has held various township offices, among them assessor and collector. Mr. Orr was married November 4, 1869, to Miss Mary E. Keyser, by whom he has five child- ren: Francis L., Alpha C., Mary A., F. L. and Emma A.
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PENN, DR. JOHN N., P. O. Sidney; born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, May 13, 1824, where he received his education and reached man's estate. In 1844 he removed to Green county, Pennsylvania, and engaged in the stock business in connection with an uncle, in which he continued four years. Closing out his interest he next embarked upon another business project, engaging in the sale of groceries and confection- ery. His leisure time during this period was employed in reading medi- cine, until the year 1852, when he engaged in its practice in connection with his preceptor. In the spring of 1855, he removed to Athens county, Ohio, but not finding a suitable location, in the following year he came to Iowa, locating at Sidney. After a six month's practice here, the outlook appearing so very flattering, he returned to the east to bring his family to his new home, which he did in April, 1857. Dr. Penn's practice soon assumed huge proportions, since, in those early days competent physicians were few. He is the oldest resident physician in the county; and, as may be judged, his practice was not alone confined to Fremont, but embraced the counties of Mills and Montgomery, and even reached into the states of Missouri and Nebraska. In January, 1864, he purchased the drug business of O. A. Sykes & Co., which he superintended, in connection with an extensive practice, until June, 1876. He was then subjected to an experience, the most unfortunate a man can possibly undergo, the loss of sight. He suffered from congestion of the brain, induced by exposure, which resulted in the total destruction of the optic nerves, and complete loss of vision. He has continued to practice since his misfortune, but only in special cases. His drug business is now conducted by his son, and a branch business at Burlington Junction, by his second son, John H. Penn. The main business which now engages the attention of Dr. Penn almost exclusively is the preparation of medicines-specifics, which are meeting with a deserved reputation. Dr. Penn was married October 17, 1848, to Miss Emily Rickey, of Green county, Pennsylvania, of which she is a native. They are the parents of five children, all now living: Alphonso V., Clarissa Jane, Phebe A., John H. and William A. Dr. Penn has con- tributed not a little to the growth of the county, and his ventures have not all been made for selfish ends. The county has felt the influence of his noble example.
PUGH, MADISON F., farmer, section 24, P. O. Plum Hollow; born February 25, 1829, in Marion county, Indiana. In 1854, he came with his parents to Iowa, locating in Fremont county. His education was received in the common and subscription schools of Indiana. He has held the offices of road superintendent and school director. He owns a fine farm of 100 acres.
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RIST, JAMES I., attorney at law, mayor, P. O., Sidney; born Sep- tember 18, 1847, in Fulton county, Illinois. Whenhe was seven years of age he came with his parents to Mills county, Iowa, where he grew to manhood, and received his preliminary education; when he entered Tabor College and completed his studies. He then began to read law, and was admitted to the bar in March, 1873. In the spring of 1875, he moved to Malvern and entered the newspaper business. In the spring of 1876, he came to Sidney, and began the practice of law. In March of 1880, he was elected mayor of Sidney. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and the I. O. O. F. October 7, 1875, Mr. Rist was married to Miss Em- ma J. Usher, of Glenwood. They have two children: Winifred E. and Edith E.
ROSS, WILLIAM P., barber, P. O. Sidney; born March 15, 1849, in Davis county, Missouri. When four years of age moved to Atchinson county, same state, remaining until 1863, when he removed to Richardson county, Nebraska. In August, 1864, he enlisted in company K, 48th Missouri infantry as a musician. At the battle of Nashville, Tennessee, he received a slight wound on the head, from a rifle ball, which resulted in brain fever. He was mustered out in June, 1865. From this time on he was engaged in sundry occupations in various towns and states until 1878, when he came to Sidney to engage in his present business. Mr. Ross was married February 18, 1875, to Miss Sarah J. Hyatt, of Sidney, by whom he has two children: Bertha and Clarence.
ROCKWELL, ALVA S., livery and feed stable, P. O. Sidney; born October 29, 1846, in Montgomery county, New York, where he grew to manhood, and remained until the spring of 1872, when he came to Fre- mont county, Iowa, locating at Riverton aud engaging in the livery and stage business, until coming to Sidney and opening the Pacific House, in that city. In 1879 he purchased a farm, which he traded for his present busi- ness in February, 1880. Mr. Rockwell was married December 20, 186-, to Miss Josephine Holmes, of Schoharie county, New York. They have two children: Albert W. and Emery H.
RICHARDS, MILTON, farmer, section 22, P. O. Sidney; born March 20, 1810, in Highland county, Ohio, where he lived until 1822, when he became a resident of Shelby county, same state. He came to Fremont county, Iowa, in 1846, locating on his present farm, which he purchased from A. H. Argyle, the first county treasurer and a man of note. Mr. Richards was married to Miss Jane Jackson, a native of Shelby county, Ohio, April 7, 1835, by whom he had ten children, nine now living: Francis M., born November 3, 1837; Mary, born September
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5, 1842; Edward J., born May 22, 1845; Augustus, born July 23, 1848; Lucy E., born December 8, 1850; Harriet, born July 12, 1854; Martha A., born February 7, 1858, and Milton (Jr.) born April 17, 1860. Mr. Rich- ards has been closely identified with the interests of the county since its earliest days, and has done much to build up the same. The reader is referred to the county's early history, from which may be gleaned much to throw light on the public life of Mr. Richards, which has been of the purest and best. He is a prominent member of the Christian church and an uncompromising greenbacker.
RECTOR, JASON, farmer, section 31, P. O. Sidney; born August 24, 1825, in Marion county, Indiana, where he grew to manhood and was educated. Came to Iowa in 1847. Coming at so early a date he has not only witnessed the marvelous growth of the country, but contributed largely to the same. Mr. Rector was married March 18, 1849 to Miss Elizabeth Baylor, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio; they have one child by adoption: Lula H. Mr. Rector is a member of the M. E. Church, and a class leader in the same, a position which he has held for more than twelve years.
SIMONS, ROBERT, joint editor Sidney Union-Advocate, P. O. Sid- ney; born May 31, 1846, in Leicestershire, England. Came to America, locating at Albany, New York, in August 1856. In 1857 came to Iowa, finding a location at New London, in Henry county. In 1863 Mr. Sim- ons came to Fremont, and has since resided in the county. He was admit- ted to the bar, as a practicing attorney in 1868. At about the same time he became principal of the Hamburg schools, retaining the position for three years. He was then elected county superintendent of schools, hold- ing the position for a term of two years. At the expiration of his term of service he purchased the American Union of Sidney, which he published for two years, when he sold his interest in the paper and went to Indiana. After an absence of a year he again returned to Sidney. In April, 1880, he purchased a half interest in the Union-Advocate, in connection with his pre- sent partner. Mr. Simons was married April 7, 1870, to Miss Hannah M. Cosand, of Sidney. They have one child: Percy, born December 25, 1870.
SCHOCKLEY, JOHN C., merchant, P. O. Sidney; born August 4, 1841, in Hancock county, Indiana. He reached manhood, and received his education in his native state, having been educated at London Uni- versity, and the State University of Indiana. On reaching his majority he located in Kansas, engaging in school teaching. In October, 1863, he came to Fremont county, Iowa, and located at Sidney. He became clerk
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of the district court, which office he filled to the entire satisfaction of the county. He is a democrat in politics, and has been identified with the political history of that party since his residence in the county. In 1871 he engaged in his present business; adding to his income as a practicing attorney, he having been admitted to the bar in 1868. Mr. Shockley was married at Council Bluffs, February 14, 1866, to Miss Rebecca M. Mat- tock, of Wayne county, Indiana; they have two children living: Edward, and Jessie.
SCYOC, JOHN V., joint proprietor Cromwell House, P. O. Sidney; born January 9, 1816, in Perry county, Pa., where he attained the estate of manhood, and resided many years. His early life was passed as a farmer, and his educational advantages limited to the common schools of that day. He followed the occupation of a tanner for five years, and then, the four years following, engaged in railroading. In the spring of 1865 he moved to Cedar county, lowa, following farming for one year, when, in 1866, he removed to Jefferson county, engaging in farming until the fall of 1871. He then moved to Fremont county, settling permanently at Sidney. In 1873 he rented the hotel property, known as the Cromwell House, which he conducted until 1875. In that year he purchased the property, in copartnership with Frederick Crabbs, and these gentlemen still conduct the house. Mr. Scyoc was married June 1, 1843, to Miss Julia Winters, a native of Maryland, born August 12, 1819. They have four children living: Isaac, Margaret, Julia and Jennie, all married, and three deceased. Mr. Scyoc is a member of the Masonic fraternity; and both he and his wife are members of the M. E. church.
STOCKTON, T. R., attorney at law, P. O. Sidney; born near Quincy, Adams county, Illinois, August 16, 1834. His parents were the Rev. J. M. Stockton and S. E. Kirkpatrick-his mother's maiden name. He resided in the counties of Adams, Hancock, and Henderson, Illinois, until 1852. In April, 1853, his father's family settled in the western part of Taylor county, Iowa. The boyhood and early manhood of Mr. Stockton were passed upon a farm, the uneventful life of which had little to offer him in the way of mental improvement. His education was limited to that of the common school, but was sufficiently complete to beget a desire for knowledge, which was met by a wide range of general reading. A various times, from 1855 to 1860, Mr. Stockton was engaged in teaching in the counties of Page, Taylor, and Montgomery. He began to read law in 1859, while still engaged in teaching, to follow which he borrowed books from friends. He was admitted to the bar in 1861, commencing to practice in Clarinda. From 1862 to 1863 he was editor of the Page County Herald, which had been moved from Sidney a year or two previ-
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ously. He did not cease either his study or his practice while engaged in editing the Herald, but kept abreast of his brother attorneys. He was elected county judge of Page county in October, 1863, filling the position with entire satisfaction. Three years later, in 1866, he removed to Sid- ney, Fremont county. In 1872 was elected judge of the circuit court of the thirteenth circuit, at which time he removed to Council Bluffs, remain- ing there until the expiration of his term of office. The spring, summer and fall, of 1877, were spent in Deadwood, D. T., in the practice of law and dealing in mining property-the latter proving a losing venture. In November, 1877, he returned to the states, and moved to Sidney on the first of December, the same year. In 1879 Judge Stockton was elected to the state legislature. While at the Capital he entered with intelligent zeal into legislative affairs, occupying several positions of importance in that council of the state. He was successively chairman of the committee on constitutional amendments, a member of committee on judiciary, ways and means, schools, retrenchment, and reform. He served his constitu- ency well, was thoroughly independent, and all his acts characterized by that complete want of bias that marks the competent legislator. Judge Stockton married Miss Lizzie Pierce, near College Springs, Page county, August 20, 1863, by whom he has three children: Lilie J., born in Cla- rinda, June 10, 1864, now at Tabor College; Nellie P., born in Sidney, July 25, 1866; and Fred R., born in Council Bluffs, December 10, 1873.
SWEARINGEN, GARRETT V., farmer, section 28, P. O. Sidney ; born August 23, 1824, in Beaver county, Pennsylvania, where he remained until some sixteen years of age, when he removed to Washing- ton county, same state. Until 1852 he followed the business of machinist and millwright in western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and Virginia. In 1852 he moved to New Cumberland, Hancock county, West Virginia, where he followed his trade until 1854. In that year he went to California and Oregon, engaging in his business some three years. Mr. Swearingen came to Iowa, locating in Mills county, in the spring of 1858, and in the same year came to Fremont county, in which he has since resided. In 1860 a misfortune befel him which necessited the amputation of his foot. In 1861 he was appointed postmaster at Sidney, which he held for twelve years. In 1864 he also became revenue collector of this district. In
1865 he assumed charge of the business of the express companies then located in Sidney, remaining with them until 1870. He was married March 2, 1857, to Christiana M. Burke, of West Virginia. He has been a member of the I. O. O. F. for twenty-two years, a fact which of itself testifies to his worth.
SHIRLEY, W. R., P. O. Hamburg; born in Defiance county, Ohio,
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May 19, 1833, and received his education in the common school and on a farm. Came to Iowa in 1858, and has since been a resident of Fremont county. Was married to Miss Sarah Hunter, October 25, 1853. They have nine children living: Elias, Mary A., Almeda, Emma, Adolphus and Adelia (twins), Wilbur, Wallace, and Guy. Owns eighty-three acres of finely improved land.
SEARS, E. H., attorney at law, P. O. Sidney; born in Ballston, Sara- toga county, New York, on the third day of May, 1815. He is a lineal descendant from some of the early settlers of the Empire State. He was educated in the common schools of the state, and at the academy of Am- sterdam, Montgomery county. In 1844 he moved to Chautauqua county, same state, and in 1847 was admitted to the bar. He was married to Miss Julia A. Allen, October 5, 1848, who was a native of Connecticut. He came to Fremont county in the fall of 1853, with the interests of which he has been closely connected. The reader may find a complete account of all his public acts in the general history. He has done much to shape the affairs of the county as a public officer, and has witnessed its develop- ment from that early day to the present. He is prominently connected with christian charities, and has done much to improve the character of the morals of the county.
SEPTKA, FREDERICK, farmer, P. O. Sidney; born in Germany, April 22, 1837, where he lived until 1869, when he came to America, and located in Fremont county, Iowa. Mr. Septka was married in 1862, to Miss Etta White, from which union there resulted the birth of a daughter, Gusta. In 1867 he married Miss Gusta Rungard-his first wife having died-by whom he had four children: William, Harmon, Mary, and Fred- erick. Mr. Septka was in the wars between Germany and Denmark, Germany and Austria, and the Franco-Prussian war.
SWATMAN, T. W., blacksmith, P. O. Sidney; born February 22, 1848, in Essex county, Canada West. In 1858 he moved with his father's family to Illinois, remaining but a short time when they came to Towa, locating in Page county. They soon after moved again to this county, in which he has since resided. Was married to Miss Sophia Secrist in 1869, by whom he has three children: Nettie M., Walter L., and Harry U.
THROCKMORTON, JOB, merchant, P. O. Sidney; born October 18, 1819, in Green county, Pennsylvania, where he grew to manhood, and became skilled in his trade-that of carpenter. In 1854 he moved to Meigs county, Ohio. In 1856 he came to Fremont county, locating at the county seat. In 1861 Mr. Throckmorton enlisted in company F,
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Fifteenth Iowa infantry. In the spring of 1862 he was promoted to a second lieutenancy, then to a first lieutenancy, and again to a captaincy, which position he maintained until the close of the war. Mr. Throck- morton was twice wounded, during his connection with the army, which extended over four years. He was discharged August 3, 1865, and returned home to engage in the pursuits of a private life. He was mar- ried July 8, 1842, in Pennsylvania, to Miss Sarah Bust, by whom he has three children: John L., Nancy E. and Clarissa H.
TEMPLETON, WESLEY G., clerk of circuit and district courts, P. O. Sidney; born March 3, 1845, in Buchanan county, Missouri. In his infancy he removed with his parents to Osceola, Clarke county, Iowa, where he grew to manhood. In June of 1863 he enlisted in company D, Eighth Iowa cavalry. July 30, 1864, Mr. Templeton was captured by the confederates near Atlanta, and taken to Andersonville, where he remained until April 1, 1865, when he was paroled at Vicksburg. He was subsequently discharged, honorably, from the service. On his return home he attended Simpson Centenary College at Indianola. In the fall of 1866 he went to Glenwood, Mills county, to learn the harness and sad- dlery trade, which he followed until 1875, when he went to Hamburg, Fremont county, to clerk for a business house in that city. He soon after this received an appointment as assistant postmaster in the city office, where he remained until January 1, 1879, when he entered upon the duties of his office to which he had been elected. He was re-elected in the fall of 1880, polling the heaviest vote of any candidate in the county, running more than five hundred ahead of his ticket. Mr. Templeton was married January 30, 1868, to Miss Rachel A. Cole, of Glenwood, Mills county, Iowa, by whom he has two children: Frank F. and Archy. Mr. Templeton is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and of the A. O. U. W., while both he and his wife are members of the M. E. church.
THORNELL, A. B., attorney at law. P. O. Sidney; born October 22, 1846, in Monroe county, New York, where he grew to manhood. He. was educated at the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, at Lima, New York, and at Tabor College, Tabor, Iowa, and Knox College, Illinois. He began the study of law in 1873. He was admitted to the bar at Sidney, in March, 1875. His present partnership was formed in September, 1878. Mr. Thornell was married January 25, 1877, to Miss O. B. Gray, of Sid- ney. They have two children: Olive E. and Susanna. Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church.
TRAVIS, ABRAHAM, farmer, section 12, P. O. Sidney; born in Pike county, Ohio, December 1, 1827, where he remained until 1830, 28
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when he moved to Indiana with his father's family. In 1851, came to Jef- ferson county, Iowa, where he located. He was married to Ruth a Stole- berger March 20, 1852, by whom he has twelve children: Sarah E., born June 11, 1853; Thomas R., born June 14, 1855; Ennis, born October 30, 1857; William E., born November 20, 1859; Amos N., born January 18, 1862; Charles E., born November 16, 1863; Ettie M., born December 15, 1865; Joseph, born December 26, 1867; Amelia, January 19, 1870; Reu- ben, born February 2, 1872; Jessie, born March 2, 1875, and Bessie, born August 27, 1878. Mrs. Travis is a native of Huntington county, Penn- sylvania, and has been a resident of Iowa since 1844.
THORP, GEORGE W., farmer, section 24, P. O. Plum Hollow; born December 9, 1841, in Holt county, Missouri, in which state he grew to manhood and was educated. He came to Iowa in December, 1861, and has since resided here. He was married in 1863, to Miss Mary E. Pugh, a native of Indiana, by whom he is the father of five children: Robert, Lewis, George E. and E. J. living and Eva A. deceased. He is a mem- ber of the Baptist church. -
WHITE, JAMES F., physician and surgeon, P. O. Sidney; born April 20, 1843, in Washington county, Virginia. His father died in 1845; and in 1846 he moved with his mother's family to Clinton county, Indiana. Here he reached his majority and received his preliminary education. In August, 1861, he enlisted in company K, Tenth Indiana infantry. He was wounded in the left arm at the battle of Chickamauga. He was mustered out in September, 1864, having previously been detailed as clerk in the A. A. Q. Master's office, and general court-martial. On his return home he engaged in the study of medicine, and in November, 1867, began to practice in the county of his boyhood. The degree of Medicine Doctor was conferred on him at the Indiana Medical College, in February, 1871. Dr. White came to Sidney in August, 1876, entering at once on the prac- tice of his profession. In March, 1880, he was elected by the eighteenth general assembly a member of the board of trustees of the Iowa College for the Blind, at Clinton. He was married April 7, 1870, to Miss Mattie Cosand, of Sidney. They have two children: Harvey and Grace.
WALKER, GEORGE, merchant, P. O. Sidney; born May 3, 1833, in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. When seven years of age came to Amer- ica, locating at Hamilton, province of Ontario, Canada, where he grew to manhood. When eighteen years of age he began to learn the tinner's trade, which occupation he has followed nearly all his life. Came to Iowa, Mills county, in July, 1860, remaining three years, at the end of which time he came to Sidney. Shortly after he returned to his former
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home in Mills county, remaining until 1866, when he again returned to Sidney to remain. In 1873 he formed his present business connection with J. C. Shockly. Mr. Walker was married October 2, 1859, to Miss Mary E. Birdsall, of Canada, province of Ontario. They are the parents of seven children: George W., John W., Henry A., Nellie M., Lillie A., Rosa and Charles G.
WILSON, THOMAS J., merchant, P. O. Sidney; born December 28, 1822, in Grant county, Kentucky. Moved to Schuyler county, Illinois, with his parents when ten years of age. In that State he attained manhood's estate and received the major portion of his education. In 1839 he opened a wood-yard on the Mississippi river, opposite Fort Madison, in which business he remained until 1842. While at this busi- ness he made the shingles to cover a house for Mr. Drake of Ft. Mad- ison, who was the father of General Drake, President of the State Line Railroad company. In 1843 he returned to Schyler county and engaged in farming for a brief period. He then leased his farm and opened a wagon and blacksmith shop on the farm, which business he continued until 1865. In that year he disposed of his business and moved to Fre- mont county, Iowa, purchasing a large farm one mile northeast of Sid- ney. Until 1873 he followed farming, meeting always with a success that attested his farming abilities; in that year he moved to Sidney to engage in the mercantile business. He still manages his farm, an extensive establishment, comprising 450 acres, all improved, just without the cor- poration limits of the town of Sidney. Mr. Wilson was married Sep_ tember 15, 1842, to Sarah Tull, a native of Maryland, who died in December of the same year. He was married again to Miss Phebe Bar- ton, a native of Illinois, November 29, 1845. By this union they are the parents of ten children living and three deceased: James M., Ralph, John P., Thomas I., Servanyen, Monzella, Armintie, Frederick, Lulu May and Maude. Mr. Wilson is a member, as is his wife, of the Metho- dist Episcopal church. He is successful as a merchant, and esteemed as a citizen.
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