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DAILEY, J. W., farmer, section thirty-three, post-office, Humeston. Is owner of 160 acres of well-improved land, with a good house and barn. Born in Muskingum county, Ohio, December 5, 1833, where he lived until manhood on a farm, being educated in the common schools. Located in this place in the spring of 1865, where he has resided up to the present time. He was married in Ohio, March 10, 1859, to Miss Celia J. Lacy, who is also a native of Ohio, and was born July 8, 1836. Six children cemented the happy union, five of whom are living: Thomas H., Mary E., Susan T., Ada J., and Dora E .; Lilla J., deceased. Mr. Dailey and wife are members of the M. E. Church.
DUNN, JOHN W., dealer in drugs, cigars, etc., post-office, Derby. The subject of this sketch is a native of Clermont county, Ohio, born September 21, 1847. His parents moved to Mercer county, Illinois, when he was a child, where he resided until he attained his majority, living on a
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farm, and receiving a common school education. From this place he emigrated to Calhoun county, Iowa, in 1873, where he remained until May, 1875, when he located in Derby, and continued his business as a druggist, having first engaged therein at Pomeroy, Calhoun county. Was married in Illinois, December 25, 1872, to Miss Sarah Swartout, a native of Indiana. They have three children: Arthur E., Ernest W., and Ida L., all living. He is a member of the Iowa Pharmaceutical Association; also a member of the I. O. O. F. Demitted from Derby Lodge No. 329, December 20, 1879.
ENSLOW, DAVID A., plasterer and bricklayer, post-office, Derby. Born in Junietta county, Pennsylvania, September 27, 1847. At the age of five years his parents moved to Lee county, Iowa, where he lived until the spring of 1867, when he located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and began his trade. From there he emigrated to this county in 1874, where he has since resided. He was united in marriage in this county to Miss Margaret E. Hopper, a native of Ohio. She was born in 1854. Their union has been blessed with three children: Emmett, Don, and Harry, all living. He has been a member of the I. O. O. F. since 1864.
ENSLOW, THOMAS F., contractor and builder, and proprietor Revere House, Derby, Iowa. Born in Pennsylvania, August 21, 1843. Removed with his parents to Lee county, Iowa, when ten years of age, since which time he has traveled in several states. Enlisted in company I, 17th lowa infantry volunteers, in 1862, and was discharged September 9, 1863, on account of wounds received at Champion Hill. He also par- ticipated in the battles of Corinth, Iuka, Port Gibson, Jackson, and all other battles in which his regiment was engaged, up to the time of his discharge. He was married in Henry county, Iowa, January 1, 1865, to Miss Emily M. Quick. She is a native of Ontario, Canada West. Came to Lucas county, Iowa, in 1869. They have two children: Charles A. and Mary J. He was a charter member of Derby Lodge, I. O. O. F.
HEATON, SAMUEL H., farmer, section twenty-five, and owner of 135 acres of land, fifteen of which adjoins the town of Derby. Born in Pennsylvania, March 24, 1845, where he resided on a farm until he attained his majority, receciving an education in the common and normal schools. Came to this county in 1869, where he has since resided. Was married, in this county, April 8, 1869, to Miss Catharine Webster, a native of Pennsylvania also. She was born December 26, 1848, and came to this county when one year old. They have four children living: Lizzie M., Maggie J., William H., and Herman H .; Charles F. and Harrie P., deceased. Mr. Heaton is a very industrious man, farming in the summer, and teaching school in the winter. He has held several civil offices in his township, having been road supervisor, clerk, constable, etc., and is prom- inently spoken of as a candidate for sheriff.
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IRVIN, ANDREW J., farmer, postoffice, Derby. A native of Ohio, born April 15, 1838. At the age of ten years, his parents, Matthew and Elizabeth, moved to Lucas county, where Andrew has grown to man- hood, engaging in agricultural pursuits, and now owns a farm of 143 acres. He was educated in the public schools of the county. Mar- ried in 1859, to Catharine Vanvost, who is a native of Indiana. Nine children bear evidence of the fruitfulness of this matrimonial alliance: Clara A., Matthew G., Maud V., Lee F., Julia M., and Etta A., living, and Margaret J., Mary E., and Elizabeth, deceased. Mr. Irvin and wife are members of the Christian Church.
IRWIN, THOMAS H., farmer, post-office, Derby. Son of Robert Irwin. Resides on section sixteen, and owns 805 acres of land, besides some valuable property in the town of Chariton. Thomas H. was born in Ohio, July 21, 1841, where he grew to man's estate, receiving his edu- cation in the common schools of that country. In company with his parents, he came to this county in 1870. His father and himself superintend their extensive farming operations, keeping batch, his mother having died in August, 1872. The father's family consisted of only two children, the subject of this sketch and Angie, wife of John Culberson, of Chariton, who has two children. Thomas' parents were both born in Ireland, com- ing to this country when he was a child. Mr. Irwin, Sr., was born April 16, 1808. Mrs. Irwin died at the age of sixty-two, and was buried in Chariton.
KIRK BROS., ELISHA A. and ABNER O .; wagonmakers, general blacksmiths, and dealers in agricultural implements, Derby. The subjects of this sketch are natives of Randolph county, Illinois. E. A. was born July 25, 1853; A. O. June 30, 1858. The eldest began his trade in 1871, the other in 1873. They located in Derby January 1, 1880. E. A. was married, December 4, 1879, to Sarah E. Banta, a native of Davis county, Iowa. One child, Leo E., horn October 24, 1880. A. O. was married October 27, 1880, to Sarah E. Hartly, a native of Illinois. Both are members of I. O. O. F.
PARKIN, JOSEPH, farmer, residing in section twenty-one, owner of ninety acres of land, eighty of which is in cultivation. Born in England, April 14, 1827, where he resided until his majority, following the avoca- tion of weaver. He is a self-educated man. Emigrated to the United States in 1856, settling in Delaware county, Pennsylvania, where he remained until 1878, when he located in this county. Married in England October 28, 1855, to Miss Ann Newsome, who was also a native of the British Isle. The fruits of this union, are five children: George, John and Henry, living, James and Rebecca, deceased. Mr. Parkin is a member of Lodge 329, I. O. O. F., and he and his wife are both members of the M. E. Church.
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SPROTT, J. W., post-office, Derby. A farmer, and owns six hundred and seven acres of land. A native of Pennsylvania. Born July 30, 1826, and resided there until 1845, receiving a common school education, when he removed to Lee county, Iowa, where he resided until the spring of 1850. He then went to California, living there until the fall of 1852, when he moved to Van Buren county, where he lived until 1859, at which time he came to Lucas county. He was married March 24, 1853, to Francis A. Brown, a native of his own state. They have five children living: Sarah E., wife of Geo. Mitchell; Joan, wife of Lewis Eikenberry; Laura E., Kate and Alice. One son, Thomas, deceased. Member of I. O. O. F., since 1855. The writer takes this method of expressing his thanks to Mr. Sprott and family for the courteous treatment bestowed on him during his brief sojourn at their residence.
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CARTER, WM., farmer, section ten, post-office, Chariton. Born August 3, 1830, in Greene county, Tennessee. Moved, when three years old, with his parents to Decatur county, Indiana, where he was raised. He was married January 19, 1854, to Miss C. H. Miller, a native of Indiana. They have nine children living: James A., Martha E., John W., Hattie J., Charles S., Delilah C., Robert F., Edward G., and Harry L. They came to Lucas county, Iowa, 1855. Mr. Carter is a success- ful farmer, owns 170 acres of land, and is " well to do."
CRITCHFIELD, JOSIAH, superintendent of county poor farm, is prominent among the business men of Lucas county. He was born April 7, 1816, in Somerset county, Pennsylvania. At the age of four, he went with his parents to Fayette county, Pennsylvania, where he was raised and taught the trade of carpenter and joiner. In 1836 he went to Washington county, Pennsylvania. There he married Miss Sarah Siffit, an estimable lady. They have nine children: William B., Cyrus C., Solomon S., Robert M., Samantha M., Oscar W., James I., John A., Josiah W. Mr. Critchfield came to Iowa in 1857. He owns a fine farm of 420 acres. Has been superintendent of county poor farm since 1871 -a good evidence of his integrity.
FUNK, JNO. B., section twenty-four, post-office, Chariton. Was born in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania. Moved, with his parents, when fourteen, to Warren county, Ohio. In 1856 he moved to Indiana, remaining two years. From Indiana he came to Marion county, Iowa, in 1858. In 1866 he came to this county, locating at his present resi- dence. Mr. Funk was married in 1849, to Miss Jane Riddle, a native of Ohio. They have three children living: I. N., H. E., and L. M. Mrs.
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Funk died in 1869. Mr. Funk was married again, to Sabina Karr, in 1871. His home is a model of comfort and ease. He has 133 acres of good land, which bear the marks of his skill and energy.
FUNK, D. M., farmer, section fourteen, post-office, Chariton. The subject of this sketch was born in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, October 28, 1821. In 1844, he came to Wayne county, Ohio, remaining there till 1857. Was married in 1844, to Miss Agnes Sholtz, a native of Pennsylvania. They have nine children living: Rebecca, John B., Maria, David, Mary E., Belle, Francis, Jacob, and Isaac. Mr. Funk came to Marion county, Iowa, and in 1856 to this county. He has a farm of 108 acres, and good, comfortable buildings.
JAMES, C., farmer, section thirty-three, post-office, Chariton. Mr. James was born September 25, 1825, in Muskingum county, Ohio, and raised and educated there. In 1848, he married Miss D. Reed, a native of Ohio. They have had seven children: Edward, Emma, Martha, Howard, Albert, Perel, and Belle. In the spring of 1851, he came to this county, locating at his present residence. At that time Keokuk was the nearest market. Men are certainly entitled to success who are will- ing to pull through the difficulties of a pioneer life. Mr. James has a fine farm of 221 acres, and well fixed with comfortable improvements. Among all peoples, the Anglo-American has the greatest love of home. Mr. James is a member of the M. E. Church.
JAMES, C. H., section twenty-three. Mr. James is one of the oldest settlers of Whitebreast township; was first to hold its office of township clerk, and a much esteemed citizen. He was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, August 16, 1818. Came with his parents when quite young to Muskingum county, Ohio, where he was reared. Married in 1842, to Miss J. A. Mauk. They have five children living: W. M., Curtis A., M. D., L. E. Mr. James came to Lucas county, Iowa, in 1851, locating at his present residence. He owns a fine farm of 240 acres, with comfortable buildings.
MAUCK, A., farmer, section 26, post-office, Chariton. The subject of this sketch is one of the successful pioneers of this county. He was born, reared and educated in Muskingum county, Ohio. In April 24, 1877, he was married to Miss Margaret Rose, a native of Ohio. From this union they have four children living: John W., Louisa, A. W. and Mattie. Mr. Mauck, like many others, has had a checkered career. In 1852, he came to Iowa-" on the hurricane deck of a mustang pony,"-and entered land. He is now the proprietor of a fine farm of 310 acres, well improved, as the fruits of his well directed energies. May he live long to enjoy the fruits of his toil.
MAUCK, H. L., farmer, section 14, post-office, Chariton. Born June 25, 1825, inMuskingum county, Ohio, and there raised and educated. He
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was married November 28, 1848, to Miss Mary J. Murray. They have eight children living: John A., Hamilton L., Augusta, Marie E., Franklin, Loria I., Jennie, U. Grant. In 1854, he came to Lucas county, Iowa. Taught one of the first schools of his neighborhood. Has been township clerk for twenty years, and assessor for six. Owns 115 acres, 80 in good cultivation. Mr. Mauk is a member of the M. E. Church, and a trusted citizen.
MAUK, JOHN W., farmer, section 26, post-office, Chariton. Born April 16, 1854, in Muskingum county, Ohio. When eleven years old he came to this county. In 1862, he married Miss A. Wheianerd. From this union they have eight children: Jennie, Eva, William, John, Estella, Theo. and Fred. In 1862, Mr. Mauk enlisted in company H., 1st Iowa cavalry, and followed his flag through all her terrible dangers of fire and sword, without a scratch. He was honorably discharged February 14, 1866. Has a good farm of 140 acres.
McFARLAND, A. B. Among the successful pioneers of this town- ship is the subject of this sketch, born, raised and educated in Mus- kingum county, Ohio. In the fall of 1851, he came to Lucas county. Has been a resident ever since. Was married in February, 1848, to Mary Mauk, of Muskingum county, Ohio. They have seven children: Sarah E., Mary E., William W., Amanda M., Francis and Lincoln. Owns a good farm of 180 acres, with fine house, barn, and convenient out-buildings, good orchard, etc., etc. Mr. and Mrs. McFarland are members of the M. E. Church.
SHEPPERD, J. W., farmer and blacksmith; section fourteen, post- office, Chariton. „Was born December 25, 1826, in Greene county, Indi- ana, and came at the age of four years with his parents to Jackson county, Indiana. He was married December 17, 1850, to Miss C. J. Sanderson; they have six children living: George W., Bruce E. (now professor in school at Oskaloosa), Junitia, Clerenta J., Mary A. and John H. Mr. Shepperd came to Lucas county, Iowa, in 1851, and began the upward struggle to success. A fine farm of 186 acres and a comfortable home is the evidence of his energy and skill.
SHAW, LEVI, farmer; section twenty-nine, post-office, Chariton. Born and raised in Somerset county, Pennsylvania. Has been a suc- cessful farmer all his life. He was married in 1848, to Miss E. J. McClatchy, and from this union has six children: Abi, L. C., Ethan L., Almenda, Samuel L. and Fannie. Mrs. Shaw died January 5, 1858. He was again married March, 1859, to Miss E. McNair; from this union they have three children living: Andrew L., M. C. and Elizabeth A. Came from Pennsylvania to Illinois, and from there to Lucas county, in . 1871. Owns a fine farm of ninety acres and numbered with the success- ful men of his township.
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WHITE, F., farmer and stock-grower; section thirty-four. Was born October 12, 1836, in Warren county, Ohio, where he was raised and educated. He married Miss A. Runnels; they have three children: George W ., Mary J. and Nellie B. In 1856, Mr. White came to Lucas county, Iowa, where he has since been numbered with her reliable citizens. He enlisted in company H, First Iowa cavalry, in 1862, and followed the flag of his country till 1866, when he was honorably discharged and came back to Lucas county to enjoy the fruits of peace and prosperity. He owns a good farm of 420 acres. May his posterity live to enjoy the country his valor has defended.
WHEELER, S. D., farmer; section fourteen, post-office, Chariton. Was born September 22, 1810, in Virginia. When he was six years old, his parents moved to Fayette county, Ohio. In 1838, he moved to Perry county, Ohio. He was married in 1838, to Miss Elizabeth Mathews, also a native of Ohio; they have seven children living: E. J., A. M., A. A., S. E., G. C. and A. L. Mr. Wheeler came to Lucas county, Iowa, in 1856, and entered bravely into the struggle of pioneer life. He sent two sons to strike in defense of the Union, one in company C, Thirteenth Iowa infantry, Armstead M .; the other in company K, Thirty-fourth Iowa infantry, Frances M. Mr. Wheeler has held many positions of trust with honor to himself. "Among others was a member of the twelfth general assembly.
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BONNETT, LEWIS, farmer and stock-raiser, post-office, Chariton. It was in Knox county, Ohio, on May 24, 1830, where this noted man first beheld the light of day. It was also there that he attended the common schools, and completed his education in the academy. In 1851 he moved to McLean county, Illinois, and commenced the struggles of life. He taught school for a few terms, and then engaged in farming and droving, driving his stock to Chicago. Married December 12, 1859, to Miss Maria, daughter of John and Margaret Virgin. She was born February 10, 1834, in Knox county, Ohio. She was reared on a farm. The last four years of her education was acquired in Berean College, Jacksonville, Illinois. She then taught school for two years, one of them being spent in Pulaski county, Illinois. She made her home with Esquire Thompson, the leading man in the neighborhood. He lived in a hewed log house having windows in it, being the only house in that vicinity that had win- dows. In 1865 Mr. Bonnett moved to where he now resides. He owns 2,000 acres of land, and has a model stock-farm. He is extensively engaged in sheep-raising, which under his excellent management, has
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proved a very paying investment. He has also bought 1,000 acres of land in Wayne county this state, on which he has a fine farm. He is a man of culture, refinement, energy and enterprise, and enjoys the confidence of his neighbors to a marvelous extent. The ties of affinity, voluntarily assumed by him and his estimable lady at the dawn of their matrimonial career, have been more than cemented by the birth of eight children: John V., Arthur Y., George Y., Lewis Rex and Lizzie R., living children. Anna May, Grace and Emma, deceased.
BURR, MILTON J., post-office Chariton. Born October 27, 1821, in Jefferson county, Ohio. Is of English and German descent. In 1836, he moved with his parents to Belmont county, Ohio, residing there until of age-was educated in the common schools. Remained on the farm with his father until twenty-six years of age. Was married November 4, 1847, to Alcinda M., daughter of Joseph and Esther Bond, born July 31, 1824, in Belmont county, Ohio. In 1848 he moved to Tipton, Indiana, returned to Ohio same year, and went on a rented farm. Some years after, in connection with a brother, he put up a steam saw mill; and operated a coal mine at the same time. Came to Lucas county, Iowa, in 1861, and located where he now resides, on fifty acres of raw land. Has since bought 130 acres; has ninety acres in home farm, under a high state of cultivation. Has extra good hedge fences, good house .and barn, out- buildings, etc. In 1862, he and Lot Curtis put up a steam saw mill, which they run three years successfully. Has been county supervisor one and part of another term. He has the family biography of his ancestors for six or seven generations, with the coat of arms, constituting a record of which he may justly feel proud. He is a man of strong convictions, of more than ordinary ability. The result of their union brought them five children: Minora E., Josie S., Clarkson C., living, and two infants deceased.
CURTIS, LOT, section one, post-office, Chariton. Born August 23, 1822, in Belmont county, Ohio, where he grew to man's estate, receiving his education in common schools, and raised on a farm. In 1840, he com- menced to learn the carpenter's trade, working thereat four years. He then went into a grist mill. Was married August 20, 1844, to Miss Mary, daughter of William and Biddie Cheynoweth, born December 27, 1821, in Frederick county, Maryland; educated in common schools and learn- ing the tailor's trade. In 1860, he came to Iowa, locating where he now resides, having a good farm with all the necessary buildings. In 1862, with M. J. Burr, he put up a steam saw mill, which they run some three .years, when he bought Mr. Burr's interest and converted it to a grist mill. In 1873, he moved the mill to Chariton, where he enlarged it to the dimensions of four run of burrs, doing merchant and custom work. "He has given his two eldest boys an interest in the mills. They have also, a grist mill at Lucas, in this county. Mr. Curtis has served as
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county supervisor, and is a member of the I. O. O. F. He is the father of nine children, seven of whom are living: William T., Elizabeth A., Joseph. H., Cyrus B., Frank B., Asberry C. and Iva. Ann E. and George deceased.
CHRISTY, DANIEL, farmer and stock-raiser, section thirty, post- office, Derby. Born May 4, 1805, in Richland county, Vermont, where he was raised on a farm, and educated in the common schools. Being closely confined at home during his minority, it was natural for him to desire to see more of his country, hence he went to Albany, New York, where he engaged as a common hand on the Erie canal for a short time. He then bought a boat, and run it the balance of the season. He then went to St. Lawrence county, New York, and engaged in farming, where he was married, February, 1827, to Nancy Brown, a native of Massachusetts. Moved, in 1834, to Michigan, hoping to improve the fail- ing health of his wife, but to no effect. 'She died May, 1835, leaving four children, one of them, a babe, soon followed her. He remained here, keeping his children together for two years, when he returned to his father's, who took his second son and raised him. He took the other children to St. Lawrence county, left one with his brother, the other with its grandparents. He then went to Chicago, engaged in the carpenter and joiners' trade. He married his second wife in Michigan, April 19, 1844, Mary J. Brace; returned to Chicago, working at his trade: moved to Fond du Lac, Wis., and worked at his trade five years; then came to Lucas county, Iowa, and engaged in farming. His second wife died July 10, 1868; his children keeping house for him since that time. Had four chil- dren by his first wife: Levi, Cyrus W., and Lorenzo, living; and six by the second: James A., Ellen M., Eva L., Charles N., Alice M., and Lin- coln R .- three living.
EVANS, MELVEL, farmer and stock-dealer, section three, post-office, Chariton. Born, May 2, 1845, in Franklin county, Pennsylvania. Moved with his parents, in 1857, to Fulton county, Illinois, where he attained his manhood on a farm, and was educated in the common schools. Enlisted, 1862, in the 103d Illinois infantry. Was in the second attack on .Vicks- burg, and remained until it surrendered; thence, to the battle of Jackson, Mississippi; Mission Ridge, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Atlanta, almost daily under fire, wounded and furloughed, and sent home. Before he was able for duty the war closed. In 1865 he located in Mason county, Illinois, on a rented farm, and in 1868 he bought eighty acres of land. Married December 23, 1868, to Monma, daughter of A. and C. Benscoter. She was born, March 6, 1849, in Pennsylvania-was of Ger- man descent. Moved on his own land in 1870; came to where he now resides, on 183 acres of well-improved land with a good house, and bear- ing orchard. Makes stock-raising and feeding a specialty, and for the
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last eight years bought and shipped stock to Chicago, and has been quite successful. They have seven children: Sarah C., Mary M., George A., Eva May, Melvel S., Roy Y., and Martha J.
GAY, THOMAS, farmer and stock-raiser, section five, post-office, Chariton. Born August 1, 1837, on Prince Edwards Island. In 1841, moved with his parents to Bristol county, Massachusetts. In 1850, moved to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; went to learn the carpenter's trade at the age of nineteen. In 1858, moved to Jefferson county, Kansas, where he followed his trade a year; thence to Pike county, Illinois. . He then fin- ished his education at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. From that time to the present, he has been engaged in teaching most of the time. In 1868, he located where he now resides, and made a farm which he has under a high state of cultivation, with an excellent orchard. Was married in Pike county, Illinois, September 3, 1861, to Miss Lotilla A. Woods, a native of Ashtabula county, Ohio. They have had eight children: Carrie L., William, Eugene, Ada, Emma and Maggie, living, and Nellie, deceased.
MATHEWS, DAVID, farmer and stock-raiser, section twenty-seven, post-office, Derby. Born November 15, 1832, in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, where he grew to manhood on a farm, and was educated at the common schools. Worked for a time by the year for his father on a farm. Married June 18, 1858, to Catharine, daughter of John and Sarah Nichols. She was born March 14, 1842, in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania. Moved to Iowa in 1859, locating in this township on eighty acres of land, paying for the same and also a team. A few years after he bought eighty acres more. Sold out in 1875 and bought where he now resides. His farm is in a good condition, extra buildings and bearing orchard. Enlisted in 1861 in the 13th Iowa infantry. Taken sick at Jefferson City, sent to hospital, and discharged for disability. He. has never regained his health. Is a member of the I. O. O. F. Their union has been cemented by the birth of seven children, five of whom are living: Sarah A., Mollie, Lizzie, Irvin, and Floyd. Harry and an infant are deceased.
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