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MYERS, DANIEL, farmer; post-office, Norwood. The subject of this sketch was born January 16, 1814, in Lancaster county, Pennsyl- vania. When ten years of age he moved with his parents to Stark county, . Ohio, where he grew to manhood. When fourteen years old he commenced making brick, and was engaged in that business until 1865, and in that year came to Lucas county and located on the farm where he now resides. He owns a well improved farm of eighty acres, with comfortable build- ings and a fruitful orchard, which is ornamented and protected by a beau- tiful grove of forest trees, planted by Mr. Myers when he first settled on the farm. He was married April 28, 1836, to Miss Christena Treesch, of Indiana county, Pennsylvania. They are the parents of seven children: Elizabeth, William H. and Sarah A., are living; and Rebecca, Mary Jane,
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Louisa and Theodore, are deceased. The family are members of the Lutheran Church.
PARISH, NOAH, farmer and stock-raiser; post-office, Woodburn. Was born April 9, 1840, in Washington county, Iowa. His parents died when he was young, leaving him at the mercy of the world. In 1850, he went to Louisa county, Iowa; in 1853 to Bartholomew county, Indiana; and, in about 1855, returned to Clarke, Iowa, engaging in various employ- ments, until 1860, he began farming for himself. He married in 1860, to Miss Zelina Woods; this union brought them nine children, of whom Lucetta, Andrew, Frances, Noah M., Leroy, Nellie and Orlando, are liv- ing. Mrs. Parish died October 18, 1880, greatly lamented by all who knew her. Mr. Parish has 120 acres of good land, on which he settled in 1876. He has a good house, commodious barn, and is largely interested in stock-raising.
PATTERSON, JOHN, farmer, section thirty-two, post-office, Lucas. Was born on the "Emerald Isle," February 15, 1818, and was there raised and educated. In 1844 he came to America, stopping first in Mercer county, Illinois. He arrived in Lucas county in 1870, and settled where he now lives. Mr. Patterson was married, in 1849, to Miss Isa- belle Pattison, a native of Irish birth. They have eight children: John, William, Samuel, Robert, Joseph, Eleanor, Matthew, and Addie. Mr. Patterson had the great misfortune to lose his good wife recently. They were members of the Presbyterian Church, and he is still. He has a well improved farm of 254 acres, all the work of his hands since landing in America.
PERKINS, EDWARD, farmer and stock-raiser, section thirty-four, post-office, Lucas. Born, April 20, 1841, in Litchfield county, Connecticut. When nine years of age was thrown upon his own resources, grew up on a farm and educated himself. At sixteen years of age, he went to Illinois, where he enlisted, September, 1861, in company B, 37th Illinois volun- teers. Was in the battles of Pea Ridge, siege of Vicksburg, Red River, and many skirmishes. Was slightly wounded at Pea Ridge. Was after- ward transferred to 2d Illinois battery, and there remained until dis- charged, in 1864. Came to Iowa in 1865, locating at his present place of residence. Married, in 1866, to Miss Malinda Marker, a native of Ohio. Have had four children, two of whom are living: William and Cathe- rine. Married a second time, to . Mrs. Nancy Thomas, who was born in Knox county, Illinois, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Wooley. She was born in Knox county, Illinois, and had formerly been married to William R. Thomas, by whom she had two children, John H. and Addie Jane. Mr. Perkins has frequently served as a town official. He began life in poverty, but by his indomitable energy, has acquired a handsome estate. He owns 290 acres of good land, well improved, with excellent
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fences, buildings, orchards, etc. His farm is admirably adapted to stock- raising, to which it is largely devoted.
PRIMM, THOMAS N., farmer, section twenty-six, post-office, Nor- wood. Born March 24, 1844, in Menard county, Illinois, where he was raised on a farm and educated in the common schools. He enlisted in August, 1861, in company F, Twenty-eight Illinois infantry, and par- ticipated in the battles of Shiloh, Fort Haynie, Vicksburg, and many minor engagements. He was discharged August 2, 1864, and left the service September 9, of that year. In 1869 he came to Lucas county, and purchased a portion of the farm he now owns, purchasing the remainder as his accumulations would permit. He now owns 207 acres of well improved land. Mr. P. has served his township officially with credit in the capacity of school director for three years, and is now serv- ing his fourth term as school treasurer. He was married in January, 1866, to Miss Delila Perrin, of Illinois. Five children have been born unto them, and four are now living: Martha L., Nina J., William N., and John H.
REED, PHINEAS, farmer, post-office, Norwood. 'Is a native of Pennsylvania; born in Westmoreland county, October 5, 1830. Passed his youth in attending school and assisting his father, who was a carpenter. At the age of twenty-six he began farming for himself, but afterwards was engaged in a woolen factory for three years. In 1860, he moved to Ohio, and resumed farming near Mt. Vernon, and in 1865, came to this county. Settled on his present farm in 1868. Has been engaged teach- ing during the winters part of time. Was married March 11, 1856, to Miss Mary J. McKee, of Pennsylvania; they have six children, of whom, five are living: Isaiah W., L. C., Phineas N., Loa C. and Sarah E. Mr. and Mrs. Reed are members of the M. E. Church. He has a well improved farm of eighty acres with neat cottage house, good orchard, vineyard, etc. This shows what industry and economy may do with an original investment of $40.00. Verily, the battle is not to the strong but the vigilant.
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TILFORD, MRS. SARAH, post-office, Norwood. She was born October 14, 1824, in Virginia. When quite small she moved with her parents to Wayne county, Indiana, where she grew to maturity in the domestic pursuits of a pioneer home. She went to Jefferson county, and was there married to Mr. James Tilford. They were the parents of ten children, five of whom are living: Tobitha N., Allen F., Emma L., Mary E. and Sarah V. Mr. Tilford died August 7, 1871. He was one of the early settlers of the county, and a zealous worker for the advancement of the community in which he resided. He was a Christian gentleman, a worthy member of the United Brethren Church, and his demise was a
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sorrowful event to a large circle of friends. Mrs. Tilford and her children still reside at the old home.
WALLACE, O. A., section twenty-two, post-office, Norwood. Is a native of Ohio, born January 2, 1852. He is a brother of T. D. Wallace, whose life is briefly described elsewhere in this work. In 1871 he went to Pottawattamie county, but returned to this county in 1876. Married S. E. Ham, of Indiana, by whom he has two children living: Fannie and Arthur. He owns a neat little farm, comfortably improved, with necessary build- ings and thrifty young orchard. He is a man of observation and intelli- gence, and a consistent member of the U. P. Church.
WALLACE, THOMAS D., farmer, section twenty-two, post-office Norwood. Is a native of Perry county, Ohio, born March 1, 1827. Passed his youth in agricultural pursuits. His father died when he was fourteen, leaving him to fight the battle of life alone. When eighteen, he began business for himself, in Harrison county, Ohio. In 1852, he came to Marion county, Iowa, and in 1866 to this county, locating on his present farm in 1869. Responded to his country's call in 1862 by enlisting in com- pany G, Thirty-third Iowa. Was in several battles, among which were Fort Pemberton, Jenkins' Ferry, where he was slightly wounded, and. Helena. Was married in March, 1848; to Sarah Nicholas, a native of Ohio. They have had eleven children, eight of whom are living: Oscar A., George N., William F., Charles C., Theodora F., A. B. and Cora T. He owns a farm of 240 acres, with a splendid orchard, etc. He has always taken an active interest in the subject of education, very much desiring his children to receive the fullest benefit from the educational privileges of the country.
WOODWARD, J. G., section fifteen, post-office, Norwood. Born July 31, 1825, in Athens county, Ohio, where he grew to manhood and received a common school and academic education. In 1850 he came to Iowa, and located in Lee county. In the same year he came to this county and entered the land where he now resides, which was the first claim entered in Otter Creek township. He then returned to Lee county, remained there two years, and moved to Wapello county. He came again to Lucas county in 1857, and has resided here since that time. He owns 400 acres of land, situated in Keokuk and Mahaska counties, and his farm of 142 acres in this county. Several years of his life were passed in teaching school, before and since coming to this county. He has been closely identified with the moral and educational interests of his community, and during a service of eighteen years, as a township and county official, he has proven himself worthy of emulation. He was married in 1862, to Miss Lucy A. Danner, of De Witt county, Illinois. They are the parents of six children: Edwin S., Luella S., Adah F., V. Olive, Eestlla, and Rose.
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WALTER, SAMUEL, farmer, section thirty-one, post-office, Lucas. Is a native of Knox county, Tennessee, born August 1, 1841. Was raised and educated in Jefferson county, Tennessee. Attended New Market College for three years. Came to Lee county, Iowa, in 1875. He arrived in this county in 1880. Served his country through the war in company C, Ninth Tennessee cavalry. Was in the battles of Blue Springs, Bull Gap, Morris' Tower, Kingsport, Seven Miles, Salt Works, etc. He was enrolled as private and discharged a sergeant. He married Miss E. Manly, of Tennessee. The fruit of this union is nine children: Martha J., James H., Mary E., Sarah C., Samantha A., Benjamin T., John S., Picciola, and Clara J. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
YOUNG, JOSEPH T., farmer, section twenty, post-office, Norwood. Was born in Greene county, Indiana, September 29, 1846. When he was ten years of age, his parents came to Iowa, locating in this county, where he was raised and educated. Work was plenty and schools scarce at that time, so he had not the advantages children have now. Enlisted in company K, 46th Iowa, and served through the war. Was married September 3, 1875, to Miss Emma Halloway, of Illinois. Mr. Young owns a good farm of 160 acres, in an excellent state of cultivation; a good house, orchard, etc. He has lived to see the wild prairies of Iowa sub- dued by the curb and rein of civilization. May he live long to enjoy the land his valor hath defended.
PLEASANT TOWNSHIP.
CARSON, W. F., farmer, section eighteen, post-office, Belinda. Is among the successful farmers of this township. He was born August 4, 1835, in Harrison county, Ohio; raised a farmer, and educated in the com- mon schools. In 1855, came to Warren county, Illinois, and in 1857 to Lucas county, Iowa, locating where he now resides in 1879. He has a fine farm of 520 acres, and is extensively engaged in stock-raising. Mr. Carson was married March 6, 1867, to Miss Mary M. Blain, of Ohio. They have five children: Clara L., Rosetta M., Sally L., Nora M., and Harry E. He and his wife are respected members of the Christian Church.
DACHENBACH, J. H., farmer, section twenty, post-office, Belinda. Was born in Huntington county, Pennsylvania, September 1, 1841, resid- ing there till sixteen, attending school and assisting on the farm. In the spring of 1857 came to Illinois, and in the fall to this county. Went back to Illinois in 1859, and returned to Lucas in 1866, remaining to the pres- ent. Was married September 8, 1863, to Ezmiah Shore, of Pennsyl- vania. They have had three children: Lincoln G., Clara I. N., and
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Violet A., deceased. Mr. D. has a good farm of 120 acres, in a fine state of cultivation, with the necessary accompaniments of good house and barn, and fine orchard. Mr. and Mrs. D. are members of the M. E. Church, in good standing.
FOSTER, EPHRAIM, farmer, section twenty-eight, post-office, Belinda. The oldest settler in this township. Is a native of Pennsylva- nia, Bedford county, born July 2, 1826, where he remained twenty-three years. In 1848, he went to Fulton county, Illinois, remained there three years, and in the fall of 1852, came to this county, where he has since resided. Married in March, 1852, to Isabel Harding, of Illinois. They have seven children: George W., John Y., Cornelia Isabel, Sara A., Andrew A., Mary S., and Ezra E., living, and one, Henry L., deceased. Mr. Foster has a good farm of 438 acres, good house, barn, and orchard, and combines farming with stock-raising. He is a kind neighbor, and firmly identified with the prosperity of the county.
HALE, EZEKIEL, farmer, section fourteen, post-office, Belinda. Was born in Floyd county, Kentucky, December 25, 1813, and resided there the first twenty years of his life, attending the common schools, and assisting on the farm. In 1834, he moved to Henry county, Iowa, remain- ing there six years, and then went to Wapello county, residing there three years. He also resided in Mahaska county till 1863, in Monroe county till 1866, and then came to Lucas county. Mr. Hale was married in June, 1840, to Harriet Freedly, of Philadelphia. This union has brought them seven boys: Henry, John, Robert, Albert, William, Matthew, and and Mack. He has a good farm of 120 acres, and is a hospitable gen- tleman.
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LYTTON, BENJAMIN, farmer, section seven, post-office, Belinda. A native of Kentucky, born in Adair county, September 13, 1820. His parents moved to Illinois when he was but four years old, locating in Mor- gan county. Here the subject of this sketch remained till twenty-seven years of age, attending school and helping on the farm. In 1847, he came to Iowa, stopping in Jefferson county several years. He came to this county in 1856, and has since resided here. Was married in February, 1843, to Martha Malone, of Kentucky. Eleven sons and daughters bear record to the fruitfulness of this union: Sarah E., Mary J., Letitia A., James W., Emily, Margaret, Iowa, B. F., Erminti, Josephine, and Lily. Seven are living. Mr. L. has a good farm of eighty acres, well improved, with good house, out-buildings, and orchard.
LONG, W. S., farmer, section twenty-eight, post-office Belinda. Is a native of Indiana, born in Elkhart county. When four years of age, he moved with his parents to Iowa, locating in Iowa county, remaining till of age, farming and attending common schools. In 1871, he moved to Nebraska, Boone county, which he helped to organize. In the spring of
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1878 he sold out and came to this county. Mr. Long owns 120 acres of good land in fine cultivation, a good house, large orchard and commodious outbuildings. He was married in March, 1869, to Miss G. Jenkins, of Wales. This union brought to them six children: Arthur L., Fanny E., Joseph B., Rachel L., W. S. and J. L. Mr. L. has been twice elected justice of the peace, an evidence of his integrity and intelligence.
MOLESWORTH, A., farmer, section five, post-office Belinda. Prom- inent among the pioneers of this county, is the subject of this sketch, born in Harrison county, Ohio, January, 1828, and residing there till the age of twenty-four, assisting on the farm and attending school. In 1852 he moved to Illinois, and the next year came to Iowa, stopping a few months in Jefferson county, then coming to Lucas and settling on his present farm. Was married in March, 1855, to M. J. Kizer, of Pennsylvania. They have eight children (girls): Mary E., Barbara A., Jessie B. F., Minnie C., Lily M., Lulu Etta, Elsie J. and Ethel T. Mr. M. has a good farm of 285 acres, well improved, with good house and barn, orchard, etc., all of which are the results of his diligence, economy and industry. May he live long to enjoy the fruits of his labors.
PARK, MRS. S. C., farmer, section eight, post-office Belinda. The subject of this sketch is a native of Illinois. She was married in October, 1854, to Alfred Cole, of Morgan county, Illinois. By this union, they had seven children: Melieda, Laura E., Robert W., John A., Rhoda A., T. J. and Mary E. Mr. Cole died in June, 1873. Mrs. Park was married to Mr. Park in October, 1877. By this union they have one child, Zella Esther. Mrs. Park is pleasantly located on a farm of 160 acres, well improved, with good house and outbuildings. She is a member of the Christian Church. She has had many a day of trial, but through all has carried her cross with Christian fortitude.
SHORE, MATTHEW, farmer, section three, post-office, Belinda. Is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Huntington county, in August, 1828, where he resided twenty-four years, farming and attending school. His first move was to Ogle county, Illinois, in 1854; thence to Carroll county in 1856, thence to Lucas county, Iowa, in 1862, remaining to the present. He was married in December, 1849, to Sarah McNeal, of Pennsylvania. This union brought them nine children: Sylvestus, Archibald, George, Emery, Joseph, Elmer, Charles, Mary Frances, and Nancy Ellen. Mr. S. has a good farm 111 acres, well improved, with good house and barn, and orchard of 200 trees. Mr. and Mrs. S. are worthy members of the M. E. Church.
SELBY, E., section nineteen, post-office, Belinda. Is a native of Calla- way county, Missouri, born May 28, 1836, where he remained until nine years of age, then lived in Mercer county, Illinois, two years, then in Rock Island some time. In 1860 went to Missouri remaining four years; then
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spent a year at Rock Island. In 1870 he came to Lucas county .. He was married in September, 1861, to Miss Addie Clark, of Minnesota. They have five children: Willis S., Archie D., Ferdinand, Ollie, and Cora. Mr. S. has a good farm of 160 acres, with good house, barn and orchard. Mr. and Mrs. Selby are members, in good standing, of the Christian Church.
WILSON, JOSHUA, farmer, section six, post-office, Belinda. Mr. W. is one of the early pioneers of Lucas county. He is a native of Indiana, born March 19, 1824. While yet a child he moved with his parents to Indiana, remaining till 1837, attending school and working on the farm; then came to Iowa, first locating in Henry county, where he resided six years. He next moved to Jefferson county, and thence to Lucas in 1854. He was married in February, 1849, to F. J. Templeton, of Ohio. They have twelve children: William G., John O., James E., E. W., H. M., Frank V., Nellie J., Georgia E., Nebraska B., Ursula B., Mary M., and Josephine M. Mr. W. has a good farm of 125 acres, well improved with good house, barn and large orchard. As an evidence of his intelligence and integrity, he has been many times elected justice in his township.
UNION TOWNSHIP.
BARGDORF, HENRY, farmer, section twenty-three; post-office, Derby; owning 125 acres of land. Born in Quincy, Illinois, June 17, 1849. In 1858, his parents moved to this county, where he spent his boyhood days, receiving his education in the public schools of this county. He was married November 29, 1875, to Miss Carrie Dennis, a native of Ohio. Their union has been blessed with two children: Florence and Clarie. He is a member of I. O. O. F. at Derby.
BELL, GEORGE H., dealer in general merchandise and grain; post- office, Derby. Born in Lawrence county, Illinois, February 25, 1856. At the age of twelve years, he came with his parents to Des Moines county, Iowa, and from there to Henry county, in 1858, where he was employed in a store until he attained his majority. In 1866, he moved to Chariton, and has made this county his home since that time, except four years that he lived in Monroe county. He is the pioneer business man of Derby. Was married in this county April 2, 1876, to Miss Ella Nelson, a native of Iowa. They have one child: Charles. Mr. Bell is a member of the order of I. O. O. F. His sales amount to about $16,000 per annum, and ships about two hundred cars of grain annually. Enlisted a private in company K, Twenty-fifth Iowa Infantry, May, 1862.º Pro- moted to second lieutenant in 1864, and served in that capacity until the close of the war. He participated in the battles of Vicksburg, Arkansas Post,
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Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Atlanta campaign, and in every other engagement in which his regiment took part. A true soldier is admired by his friends and commands the respect of even his enemies.
BLIZZARD, ELIAS M., live-stock dealer and butcher, post-office, Derby. Born in Perry county, Ohio, September 26, 1839. At the age of fourteen his parents moved to Oskaloosa, Iowa, where he grew to manhood on a farm. Received his education in the public schools of Mahaska county. Located in this county in 1867, where he has since resided. Was married in Monroe county, Iowa, January 29, 1863, to Miss Amanda J. Mitchell, a native of Indiana. From this union five children have been born: Hattie, Bell, Nannie, and an unnamed infant, living, and Henry, deceased. Mr. Blizzard enlisted, August, 1861, in company H, 8th Iowa infantry volunteers, served a year and was discharged, on account of wounds received at the battle of Shiloh, and draws a pension of four dollars per month. He owns eighty acres of land and some town propery.
BUFFINGTON, D. S., harness maker, justice of the peace, insurance agent and notary public, post-office, Derby. Mr. Buffington is a man to the manner born, having drawn his first breath from the pure atmosphere that surrounds the fertile prairies of Mahaska county on the 4th of . Feb- ruary, 1843. When an infant his parents moved to Louisa county, Iowa. During his journey his mother laid him down by her side in order to devote some attention to his twin sister, when he unfortunately fell under the wheels of the wagon, and had his right leg crushed to atoms. Nine days afterwards his father amputated his leg. In 1875, he located in Derby and entered upon his present business. Was elected justice of the peace in the fall of 1876, and is the present incumbent. He was married November, 1865, to Miss Nancy A. Getts, a native of Pennsylvania; they have eight children; four boys and four girls: James C., Annie J., Flor- ence, Jacob, Albert, Rutherford B., Cora E. and Maud, all living. Mr. Buffington is a member of the I. O. O. F., Derby Lodge No. 329.
CARLTON, JOHN E., farmer, and lives on section thirty-two, post- office, Derby. Is the fortunate possessor of 160 acres of well improved land. He was born in Lee county, Iowa, October 31, 1836. When a child, his parents moved to Grant county, Wisconsin, where he lived until seventeen years of age, thence to Indiana, and thence to Fulton county, Illinois, where he was married to Miss Rebecca Fouts, a native of that county and state, in 1866. They have four children, all living: Charles : E., Orley E., Sarah E., and Robert F. From the last named place he emigrated to Stark county. Illinois, and from there in the spring of 1870, to his present location. He is a member of the order of A. F. & A. M. In 1861 he enlisted in company K, Seventh Illinois cavalry volunteers,
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serving three years and two months. He was also on detached service a year and a half.
CHAPMAN, SIMEON B., dealer in general merchandise, Derby, Lucas county, Iowa. A native of Pike county, Pennsylvania, born May 12, 1812. When a boy, fourteen years of age, his parents emigrated to Darke county, Ohio, where he lived four years, thence to Fountain county, Indiana, and from there to Illinois, where he remained one year. He then moved to Franklin county, Missouri, and from there to Iowa, in 1847, settling in Monroe county. In the spring of 1851, he came to this county, and has resided here ever since. He has been a farmer all his life, until a short time ago, when he embarked in the mercantile business with his son Boynton T. Chapman. He was married November, 1834, to Miss Jane Mitchell, a native of Kentucky. Their union has been blest with ten children, nine boys and one girl, seven of whom are living: Boynton T., Lyman M., Solomon B., Milcenia L., widow of John Keplin- ger, Robert R., Isaac C., and Joseph P .; Samuel G., John C., and Henry A., deceased. The last named son came to an untimely death by being buried in a sandbank, near Derby. His exhumation devolved upon the lone efforts of a disconsolate father, who found life wholly extinct. Mr. Chapman is a Universalist, and an ardent greenbacker.
CHENEY, A. B., barber and carpenter, post-office, Derby. Mr. Cheney was born in Massachusetts, August 22, 1827. When four years old his father moved to New York, remaining four years, when he moved to Jackson county, Iowa, where he grew to manhood, in the capacity of a farmer. His education was acquired through his own energies. He came to this county in 1874, where he has since resided. He has three children living: Byron, Leuretta, and Dora B .; Susan, deceased. He is a member of the M. E. Church, and N. G. of Lodge 329, I. O. O. F., Derby, Lucas county, Iowa.
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