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LEWIS, DAVID, post-office, Chariton. Born June 13, 1819, in Mont- gomery county, New York. In 1830, his parents moved to Lucas county, Ohio, where he grew to man's estate, on a farm, receiving a common school education. Married in the state of Missouri, October 30, 1842, to Miss Lorilla, daughter of Archibald and Betsey Whitten. She was born October 9, 1824, in Orleans county, New York. Came to Monroe county, Iowa, in 1855, and in 1856 to where he now resides. Enlisted in 1862 in company C, eighteenth lowa infantry, remained with his regiment until it reached Springfield, Missouri, where he was discharged for dis- ability, having served about eight months. A few days after his arrival at home, he was taken with varioloid, and gave four of the children smallpox, which created quite a scare in the neighborhood. They all recovered. Mrs. Lewis exhibited to the writer, a petrified turtle shell, found sixteen feet under ground, in a well dug on their farm. Its shape is still retained, showing the neck and feet. Mr. Lewis has never regained his health. They have eleven children, seven of whom are liv- ing: Frances C., married to G. W. Redlingshafer, Sanford G., Jane A., married to James Herby, Franklin D., Mentha M., married to Michael Knight, Weltha L., married to John P. Setters, Lillian B., Alice M., Milton A., Lucy E., and Kate J., deceased.
MARSH, MRS. MARTHA, farmer, section eight. Born February 4, 1822, in Harrison county, Ohio. Raised on a farm, and educated in the common schools. In 1829, her parents moved to Guernsey county, Ohio, and in 1840, to Grant county, Indiana, where she married Isaac Marsh, November 9, 1843. He was born August 19, 1821, in Guernsey county, Ohio. His parents moved to Grant county, Indiana, when he was but a youth. He was raised on a farm, receiving a liberal common school education. In 1858, he came to Lucas county, Iowa. Enlisted, 1862, in company K, 34th Iowa infantry. Was in the attack on Vicksburg, and at the taking of Arkansas Post. Went with rebel prisoners to Chicago. Returned to St. Louis, and from there went to Pilot Knobb, where he was taken sick, and returned home. He died June 17, 1863, having been at home only seventeen days. They had six children; four are living, and two are dead: Telitha, married to James T. Riggle; Anne E., married to Joseph Hall; James C., Sarepta B., married to John. O. Fent. Mrs. Marsh is the daughter of Joshua and Anne Thompson.
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MERRILL, J. E., farmer and stock-raiser, post-office, Milan. Born October 17, 1856, in Peoria county, Illinois. His parents moved to Wayne county, Iowa, in 1862, and, in 1868, came to Lucas county, where he resided on a farm until he attained his manhood, receiving a common school education. Married November 4, 1880, to Miss H. Almeda, daughter of Samuel and Eliza A. Scales, a native of Steuben county Indiana. He is the only living son of James G. Merrill, who owns a large
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farm, which they work jointly. He is a young man of much promise, and, like his father, bids fair to be a man of use and influence in his neighbor- hood.
MERRILL, JAMES G., farmer and stock-raiser, post-office, Milan. Born October 13, 1810, in Penobscot county, Maine, where he attained his majority. His father was a carpenter, at which he assisted, meanwhile attending the common schools. Started in business with a peddling wagon for two years. Married in Bangor, Maine, January, 1835, to Miss Sarah M. Thompson. In 1837, he moved to Fulton county, Illinois, where he carried on a cabinet shop. In 1841, he moved to Peoria county, where he carried on the cabinet business for a time, after which he kept hotel. Was postmaster four years at his home in Illinois. Changed from that to farming, which he has followed since that time. Came to Wayne county in 1863, and in 1870, came to where he now resides. Has 660 acres of land in a body, on which he has a model farm. He has held the office of justice of the peace in this state, and is now postmaster at Milan, keeping the office in his dwelling since 1870. His wife died February 22, 1873. She was the mother of seven children, five of whom are dead. M. Ida, married to C. H. Clark, residing in Wayne county, and J. Everett, are the only survivors. Helen A., Wm. H., Sarah E., Ella Z., and Seth G. are deceased. Married to his second wife, Miss Polly Chatterton, of New York.
MORRIS, WM. farmer, section 12, post-office, Russell. · Is a native of Beaver county, Pennsylvania, was born October 29, 1829; spent the early part of his life in farming the soil of the " Keystone," receiving the advantages of common schools. He came with the early pioneers to Iowa, in the fall of 1856. Was married in February, 1854, to Miss Mar- garet Miller. His wife was also born in Beaver county, Pennsylvania. She is the mother of one child, Wm. McCague, born September 28, 1855. Mr. Morris is proprietor of seventy-six acres of good land, with a nicely located and handsomely built residence, and fine, large orchard. He is a member of the U. P. Church, and a respected and honored citizen.
REDLINGSHAFER, JOHN G., farmer and stock-raiser, post-office, Chariton. Born, May 8th, 1828, in Bavaria, Germany; raised on a farm, and attended common schools from six to fourteen years of age. In 1848, he came to America with his parents, who located in Washington county, Pennsylvavia, where he remained until November 30, 1855, when he married Miss Isabel S., daughter of William R. and Mary Graer. She was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, January 17, 1830; raised on a farm; educated in the common schools; taught school five years. By his labor Mr. R. accumulated a small sum of money, and in 1857, moved to Lucas county, purchasing forty acres of land, where he now resides. He has since made an addition of 160 acres, where he now has a good farm and substantial buildings. They have five children, all living: Cora,
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married to Albert Maxwell; Mary, married to Daniel Myers; John W., Minnie, and Ernest G.
REDLINGSHAFER, G. W., post-office, Chariton. Born February 7, 1833, in Bavaria, Germany. Remained in that country until the age of fifteen years; attended common schools from six to thirteen years of age; came to America in company with his parents in 1848, locating in Green county, Pennsylvania, for two years, thence to Washington county. His first years' work for his father brought him a hundred dollars. In 1855, he came west, stopping in Pekin, Illinois, to work in a saw mill, as engineer, which position he filled four years, and for the same employers, except one year that he spent in a pork and grain house, where he entered as a common laborer, and in four weeks was promoted to foreman, over a man who had occupied that position for three years. In 1859, he came to Lucas county, bringing as the fruits of his labor the snug sum of $996. Bought one hundred acres, where he now resides. Has since added 267 · acres, where he has an excellent farm. Was married November 18, 1860, to Miss Frances C., daughter of David and Lurilla Lewis, a native of Fulton county, Ohio. He has held the office of county supervisor three years, and various township offices; takes an active interest in the public schools, being an energetic and persevering man. Ten living chil- dren bear ample testimony to the domestic enjoyment resulting from a happy union: George D., Nancy M., Alice M., Irena L., Charles M., Elma F., Lucy C., Mary A., William L. and Adela O.
WERTS, J. J., post-office, Chariton. Is a native of Muskingum county, Ohio, where he was born February 6, 1831. His early life was passed in agricultural pursuits, and he received his education in the rural schools of that county. In 1860 he moved to Cochocton county, Ohio, where he remained four years; thence to this county, settling on his present farm. He was married in August, 1854, to Miss C. A. Wymer, of Muskingum county, Ohio. This happy union has brought to them ten children. John Q., Mary E., Lydia J., Alfred R., Jacob L., Clifton E., Susannah, M., Mabel, Charles M., and Olive O. Is the owner of 475 acres of well improved land, good house and barn and all the modern conveniences for 'stock-raising, in which he is extensively engaged. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
CEDAR TOWNSHIP.
ALLEN, T., farmer, section twenty-six. Is a native of Kentucky. Born in 1832. Came to Indiana when five years old, with his parents and there was raised and educated at the common schools. In 1856 he married Miss J. Vannice, by whom he has twelve children, six of each sex. In 1854 he came to Iowa, and settled on his present farm, entering
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160 acres, which he has increased to 590 acres. His whole doctor bill has not exceeded $150. Has never sued nor been sued, and attributes his success and good health to keeping out of debt. A very sensible conclu- sion.
ALLEN, M. H., farmer, section twenty-four. The subject of this brief sketch is a native of Kentucky, born in 1829. At the age of ten he was taken to Indiana by his parents. From Indiana his parents came to Davis county, Iowa, in 1843, remaining till 1847, when he came (though a boy,) with his father to Lucas county, where he laid a claim on his pres- ent farm, which now contains 640 acres. In 1853 he married Miss Irene Anderson, of Monroe county, by whom he had six children, three of whom are living. Mrs. Allen died in 1865. He next married Miss Jennie Vance, of this county. By this marriage they have seven children: Willie, John, May, Arthur, Charlie, Ursula, and Early. Mr. Allen is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
GOLTRY, JOHN, section twenty-eight. Is a native of New York, born in 1826, came when eleven years old to Indiana, in 1837. Was edu- cated in the common schools. Enlisted in the regular army mounted rifles in 1846, and went to Mexico. Was at the siege of Vere Cruz, and at the storming of Cerro Gordo. Was with the party under P. M. Smith that surprised the Mexicans at Cherubusco, and at the storming of Chepulte- pec. He served through the war; left the city of Mexico July, 1848, and came to Missouri and was discharged. Was married in 1851 to Miss Cordelia Youtzey, of Indiana, by whom he has had ten children, seven of whom are living: Eva A., Frank, Laura, William, Mollie, David and Charlie. Settled in Lucas county in 1853, on his present farm, which con- tain 280 acres. He enlisted in the 34th Iowa infantry, and was first lieu- tenant about six months, resigning on account of ill health. Mr. Galtry is certainly entitled to peace and prosperity, having taken part in two wars, at the call of his country. May he live long to enjoy the land his valor has defended.
KASEBEER, SOLOMON, farmer, section 26. Is a native of Penn- sylvania, born in 1815, and remained there until fifteen years old, when his parents moved to Ohio, where he attained his majority, attending the common school. In 1836, he married Miss M. Hardman, of Ohio. They have two children living. David, his son, served through the war in the 4th Iowa cavalry. Mrs. K. died in February, 1861. In July, 1862, he married Miss S. W. Walker, of Iowa, by whom he has one child, E. Ulysses. Mr. K. came to Van Buren county, Iowa, in 1840. Attended a council where a treaty was made with the red brother, " Lo," by which lands were ceded to Uncle Sam, where Eddyville now stands, and imme- diately located a claim on the ceded lands, making a survey, which proved nearly correct, with his pocket compass. In 1869, he came to Lucas, and
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purchased a farm of 240 acres, where he proposes to remain. May he live long to enjoy the privileges of a good society, he has so long strug- gled to establish.
KERN SAMUEL, farmer, section thirty-one. Is a native of Ohio, born in 1830, and educated in the common schools. Moved to Indiana in 1849, remaining there until 1865, when he came to Lucas county, Iowa. Was married 1853 to Miss Melinda Finder, of Indiana. They have seven children living: Aquilla, Charles, William H., Ralph, George E., Laura, and Maggie. Mr. Kern has followed the thresher for twenty-five years. This self-imposed profession is conclusive evidence that he is no shirker, but willing to "eat his bread by the sweat of his brow."
LICHTEBARGER, JOSIAH, farmer, section thirty-one. Is a native of Linn county, Iowa, residing there till the age of maturity; received a common school education. In 1863 he enlisted in company G, 24th Iowa, and served eleven months, but long enough to see the "elephant," and receive a wound, in the battle of Mansfield, Louisiana, in 1864, on account of which he was discharged. While in the service, he was taken pris- oner, remaining in the hands of the rebels some time. His wound totally disabled him for a year and a half. He now receives a full pension. "Uncle Sam" will not forget his defenders. He was married in 1875 to Christena McDorrel. He has a fine farm of 200 acres, which he man- ages, though suffering from his wound.
LONG, J. A., farmer, section 14. Is a native of North Carolina, born in 1825. He came with his parents to Indiana, in 1830, and was there raised and educated. Learned the trade of a carpenter, following it about nine years. Was married in Indiana, in 1851, to Miss Mary Hall, by whom he has six children living: Isaac, Priscilla, Cascilda, John A., Lincoln and Mattie M. He came to Lucas in 1851, and made a claim on his present location, now a well improved farm of 320 acres. Enlisted in company G, 34th Iowa, in 1862, and served eleven months. Was dis- charged at Vicksburg on account of receiving a sun-stroke, from which he has not entirely recovered.
McCOY, MAJOR D. J., farmer, section twenty-three. Is a native of Indiana, born in 1829, and there raised, and educated in the common schools. He came to Lucas county in 1855, remaining till 1861, when he enlisted in the sixth Iowa infantry, serving through the war. Participated in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Vicksburg, Atlanta, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, swinging round with Sherman "to the sea," and coming up to Washington, etc. Was promoted to second lieutenant in 1862, then to first lieutenant in 1863, and to captain in 1864, and then to major in 1864. In 1865, he married Miss Ann M. Kells, of Monroe county, by whom he has five children living. In 1872-3, he had the honor of representing his
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county in the legislature. Mr. McCoy has a well-improved farm of 280 acres of land.
VANNICE, S. N., farmer, section 26. Is a native of Indiana, born in 1833, and there remained till maturity, receiving his education in the com- mon schools. In 1855, he married Miss Mary Allen. The fruit of this union is seven living children. He came to Iowa and settled on his pres- ent farm in 1856. He has a splendid homestead of 280 acres, from which he has never hauled but one load of corn to market, but fed it. Since here he has worked for 37} cents per day, and received pay in meal, at 75 cents per bushel. The first winter he used his wagon-box for a smoke house, and the wolves took his meat. He says he often thought the country good for nothing but wolves and Indians. He is a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
CHARITON TOWNSHIP.
ALEXANDER, G. W., attorney at law, post-office, Chariton. Born March 7, 1845, in Jefferson county, Tennessee, where he remained until 1861. He then enlisted in the Confederate service, in the 31st Tennessee infantry, and served until the close of the war, participating in the battles of Richmond, Perryville, Stone River, Vicksburg, the battle of the Wil- derness, and all the engagements between Generals Sheridan and Early, until September 2, 1864, when he was captured and imprisoned until the close of the war. His brigade was mounted after the capture of Vicks- burg. During the service he was promoted from lieutenant to captain. At the close of the war he came to Iowa, locating in Dubuque, where he remained eight years. While in Dubuque he read law with W. T. Bar- · ker, and was admitted to the bar in November, 1871. In 1872, he came to Lucas county, and is now practicing law in Chariton. He was mar- ried December 30, 1872, in Delaware county, Iowa, to Clara H. Dodson.
BATES, B. F., proprietor Bates House, post-office Chariton. Born in Shultzville, Duchess county, New York, February 26, 1828, where he remained until three and a half years old, when his parents moved to Stamford, Connecticut. Remained in that place until 1854, thence to Lee county, Iowa, where he lived fourteen and a half years, coming to Chari- ton in 1868. Was married May 14, 1849, to Emma A. Lounsberry, of Stamford, Connecticut. Has one daughter, Emma Augusta. Mr. Bates kept the Creston eating house nineteen months, built the Bates House in 1874. Has been engaged in farming, mercantile business, and hotel- keeping.
BEARDSLEY, W. W., marble cutter and dealer in monuments, post- office, Chariton. Born December 11, 1844, in Hancock county, Ohio,
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where he resided until about twelve years of age. He then came to Iowa, locating in Keokuk county, and in 1861 enlisted in company F, Sth Iowa infantry, for three years. When his term expired he re-enlisted and served until the close of the war. He participated in nearly all the engagements of the southwest campaign, among others the first and second battles of Corinth and Jackson, the battle of Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Memphis. He . was shot through the stomach by a minie ball at Memphis, which ren- dered him incapable of service for eight months. Mr. Beardsley is now engaged in the marble trade in this city, and has a large and increasing trade. He is an honored member of the Masonic fraternity. He was married at Oskaloosa, Iowa, December 1, 1872, to Sallie M. Snyder. Two children have been born unto them. One died May 20, 1877, and the other, Samuel, is still living.
BELL, ELKANAH, farmer, section nine, post-office, Newbern; is a native of the "Buckeye" state; born in Champaign county. He lived there about thirty years, engaged in farming. Received his education in the common schools. In 1853 he landed in Davis county, Iowa; in 1854 he went to Wapello county. In 1864 he came to Lucas county, settling on his present farm. Was married, February 1, 1852, to Talitha Terrel, of Ohio. This union brought to them four children: Sophronia L., Mary Frances, Sarah L., and Oscar F. Mr. Bell has a good farm of 133 acres, well improved. He is a kind neighbor and good citizen.
BENTLEY, JOHN A. J., blacksmith, post-office, Chariton. Born February 14, 1829, in Henderson county, Kentucky, where he grew to manhood. . In 1850, he went to Pettis county, Missouri; remained there about four years, and then came to Lucas county, and located in Chariton. In 1862, he enlisted in company E, thirty-fourth Iowa infantry, but was. discharged six months later for disability. When a young man, Mr. Bentley served an apprenticeship of seven and a half years as a black- smith, which trade he has followed to the present time. In the spring of 1859, he started for Pike's Peak, got as far as Red Oak, and turned back. He is one of the early settlers of Lucas county, and has been engaged at his trade continuously since coming to the county. He was married December 24, 1857, to Annie M. Scott. They have three children: Mary Ann, John E. and Carrie May.
BRADEN, JOSEPH, merchant, post-office, Chariton. Born, March 8, 1831, in England. When about twenty years old he came to the United States, first locating at Dubuque, Iowa. He remained there but a short time, and then went to Iowa City, where he engaged as a clerk for Thomas H. Benton, Jr., who was then superintendent of public instruc- tion. He came to Chariton in 1853, and was placed in charge of the gov- ernment land-office, just opened at this place. He opened the books for
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the register, and kept them until the abolishment of the office, in 1858. He sold the first and last tracts of land disposed of through this office, and was promoted from the position of clerk to that of register. He was postmaster under Buchanan, and served three years as city treasurer. He was educated at a private academy in London, and there received a splendid business education. Like the greater portion of substantial men in the west, he began life in very moderate circumstances, but by a life of integrity and unremitting attention to business, has succeeded in placing himself above any doubts, for the future, financially. He is now a partner with the Honorable S. H. Mallory, in the general merchandise business, and carries one of the finest and largest stocks in Southern Iowa. He was married in Cascade, Iowa, December 10, 1855, to Miss Emily Waterhouse. During his connection with the land office in Chariton, large sums of money were continually passing through his hands, and, although the building he occupied was void of bolt or bar, such was his vigilance, that not a dollar was ever lost or stolen.
BRANNER, N. B., is a native of Tennessee. His father, John Bran- ner, was a judge in his native state, and a man of prominence and wealth. N. B., is a lawyer by profession and is the present editor of the Chariton Leader, the leading democratic paper of southern Iowa. He is a forcible writer and with experience will make a fine editorial reputation.
BRINTLINGER, M. A., of the firm of Brintlinger & Company, photographers. Born in Pickaway county, Ohio, March 20, 1845. When ten years of age his parents moved to Franklin county, where he grew to maturity. He spent his youth in farming, and received a common school education. When twenty-three years old he began farming for himself. In 1868, he went to Kansas, and returned in 1870. In 1873, he engaged in the flour, feed and commission business. He was married in 1868 to Miss Margaret Lane, of Franklin county, Ohio. They are the parents of four children: Ida, Charles, Bishop and Arthur. He owns a farm of 160 acres, also a large interest in one of the best photograph galleries in the city of Chariton.
BROWN, J. LEE, county auditor, post-office, Chariton. Born in Essex county, New York, October 31, 1838, where he remained until 1848, when with his parents he moved to Indiana. Came to Iowa in 1856; re- turned to Indiana, 1859, and came back to Iowa in 1870. Enlisted July 21, 1862, company A, 70th Indiana infantry, Colonel Ben. Harrison. Was wounded at the battle of Resaca, May 15, 1864, and discharged for dis- ability, March, 1865. His wound, which was gunshot in the elbow, neces- sitated amputation. Mr. Brown was educated in the common and com- mercial schools, and Danville Academy. Taught school before going in the army. Was recorder of Hendricks county, Indiana, four years. Came to Chariton, Iowa, in 1870, and engaged in farming one year. Was
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elected constable in 1871, and in 1873, was appointed justice of the peace to fill vacancy. Was elected county auditor in 1875, and has held the office continuously since. Was married October 20, 1861, in Hendricks county, Indiana, to Esther A. Templin, by whom he has had six children: Charles D., Clara M., Harry O., Harvey S. and Lee. Dora M. lost her life by being thrown from a carriage, by a runaway horse. Mrs. B. was seriously hurt at the same time. Mr. Brown is a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. P. Also, a member of the M. E. Church since twelve years of age, and one of its stewards nearly twenty years.
BURKE, REV. F. W., post-office, Chariton. Pastor M. E. Church. Was born August 26, 1843, in Greensburg, Indiana. There he grew to manhood on a farm and was educated in the common schools, Moore's Hill College in Dearborn county, Indiana. He enlisted in April, 1861, in com- pany B, 7th Indiana infantry, in the three months' service and served his time out. Was in the state militia in the raid after Morgan. He enlisted again in December, 1863, and was chosen second lieutenant of company H, 123d Indiana infantry, and served to September 5, 1865. At which time he was honorably discharged and returned to his home in Indi- ana, where he devoted his time to farming till March, 1868. When he came to Iowa and located in Monona county, where he engaged in farm- ing and teaching, which he continued until March, 1870, at which time he moved to Harlan, Shelby county, and began the study of law, and was admitted to the bar in September, 1872, by district judge, Henry Ford. He then formed a partnership with Mr. Platt Wicks, which he continued about one year, and then believing that he could do more good for his fel- low man, and feeling it his duty, he joined the Des Moines conference and was stationed at Casey, Guthrie county, Iowa, where he remained one year. He was then stationed at Dexter, Dallas county, for three years, and then at Panora for two years, and in September, 1880, he was appointed to Chariton, where he has since remained. He was ordained deacon in September, 1875, by Bishop Harris, and as elder in September, 1877, by Bishop Ames. He is a gentleman of great moral worth and influence. Has held many civil offices, though never seeking them. Was married May 8, 1873, to Miss Eliza M. Anderson, a native of Henry county, Iowa, who is a lady of great worth and character. She was edu- cated at Simpson Centenary College, of Indianola, Iowa. By this union the twain have been made happy in the parentage of four children: Ear- nest A., Mary D., Effie and Harrold S., all living. He was in the battles of Laurel Hill, Nashville, and the surrender of Johnston to Sherman at Kingston.
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