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FOXWORTHY, JOSEPH, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Malvern; born June 10, 1823, in Kentucky, and remained there until nineteen years
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of age, when he immigrated to Johnson county, Indiana, and engaged in farming. In 1854 he came to this county and located on section 5, White Cloud township. He owns a fine farm of 220 acres, on the Silver Creek bottom, plenty of timber and a good orchard. Was married June 25, 1844, to Miss Mary M. Hargan, who was born in Kentucky, March 26, 1826. They are the parents of ten children: Anarpy, Rachel, Mary E., George, Ellen, Rufus, Melissa, William, Almedia and Florence. Mr. Foxworthy is one of the oldest eitizens in the township. He came here in 1854, and endured all the hardships to which the pioneers of that day were subject.
HILTON, GEORGE, farmer, P. O. Clark; born October 20, 1839, in Rock Island county, Illinois, and there grew to manhood. In 1870 he came to Mills county, and located in White Cloud township, near where the town of Clark now stands. Mr. Hilton, in company with his father- in-law, Mr. Miller, and Mr. J. C. Miller, is engaged in improving a large tract of valuable land. A magnificent dwelling house and a fine young orchard adorn the premises, and under the skillful management of these parties, this farm is destined to become one of the best in the county. Mr. Hilton was married October 29, 1867, to Miss Mary M. Miller, who was born in Pennsylvania, October 6, 1846. They are the parents of six chil- dren: C. E., Robert I., Harry, Ann R., Frank and Walter.
HAMBSCH, PHILLIP, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Clark; born April 13, 1839, in Baden, Germany. When he was fifteen years of age his parents immigrated to America, first locating in Troy, New York, and remained there about three years, when he went to Warren county, Illi- nois, and soon after went to Knox county, Illinois. Enlisted in company A, Eighty-third Illinois volunteer infantry, in August, 1862, and participa- ted in the battle of Fort Donelson and numerous skirmishes. He was mustered out in June, at Nashville, Tennessee, and went to Chicago, where he was discharged July 5, 1865; he then returned to Knox county, Illinois, and engaged in farming about five years, came to Mills county in August, 1872, and located on section 25, White Cloud township, where he now resides. Was married November 11, 1866, to Miss Mary E. Oas- tracher, who was born in Baden, Germany, August 4, 1842. They have six children: Charles A., Rosa K., Philip E., Bernard, Michael L. and John F. Mr. H. owns a good farm of two hundred and forty acres, well improved.
HAMMOND, ROBERT L., carpenter and contractor, P. O. Mal- vern; born February 22, 1847, in Belmont county, Ohio. When eight years old he moved with his parents to Monroe county, Ohio, where he remained until about seventeen years of age. When only seventeen years old he enlisted in company B, Fifty-third Ohio volunteer infantry, and participated in the battles of Resaca, Dallas, Ft. McAllister, Savannah,
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Columbia, Bentonsville, and Raleigh, and participated in the grand review of Sherman's army at Washington, April 28, 1865. Was mut- tered out at Little Rock, Arkansas, August 11, 1865, and then returned to Morgan county, Ohio. He soon after commenced learning the trade of a carpenter, remaining in Morgan county about seven years. He then came to Mills county, locating near Malvern, where he is now engaged in carpentering and building. Was married April 28, 1876, to Miss Mary J. Hammond, a native of Ohio, They are the parents of one child: Daisy Pearl.
HAYES, BAHMAN L., farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Malvern; born in Clinton county, Ohio, where he resided until twenty-one years of age. He then came to Iowa and located near Libertyville, Jefferson county, Iowa. Enlisted in February, 1862, in company M, Fourth Iowa cavalry, serving nearly two years when he was discharged on account of disease of the lungs. After being discharged he returned home, and remained about one year. He then came to Mills county and purchased a farm in White Cloud township; was married September 5, 1854, to Mahala Byers, who was born September 5, 1834, in Morgan county, Ohio; they are the parents of eight children: F. I., Clarence L., Charles P., Warren L., William E., A. Kate, Louise Anna and Mary Bethel. The aged parents of Mr. H. reside in a comfortable little home in the yard adjoining that of Mr. Hayes. They are aged seventy-five and seventy-eight years respectively.
HAMMOND, RICHARD L., nurseryman, P. O. Malvern; born December 13, 1842, in Belmont county, Ohio, where he remained, engaged in farming, until 1872. In the last named year he came to this county and located one mile south of Malvern, where he now resides, engaged in the nursery business. Was married March 8, 1873, to Miss Sophia Bonham, a native of Ohio. They are the parents of four children: Bessie M., Flora M., Blanche J. and Charles T. Mr. Hammond enlisted in Septem- ber, 1862, in company B, Fifty-third Ohio volunteer infantry, and partici- pated in the following battles: Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, Vicksburg, Jackson, Missionary Ridge, Knoxville, Resaca, Altoona, Kenesaw, Chat- tahoocha River, and Atlanta. He was wounded at Atlanta, and fur- loughed for sixty days, when here joined his regiment in their march to Raleigh, and was engaged in numerous skirmishes. Was mustered out at Little Rock, Arkansas, August 11, 1865.
HUGHES, JAMES, farmer, P. O. White Cloud; born November 9, 1809, in Guernsey county, Ohio, where he remained with his parents until of age, and then commenced farming for himself. He remained in his native county until 1837, and then went to Henry county, Indiana, where he again engaged in farming. In 1844 he emigrated to Van Buren county, Iowa, and remained until 1851, and then went with a colony to
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Clarke county, Iowa. He remained in Clarke county one year, when the colony broke up, and Mr. Hughes came directly to this county and loca- ted on section 12, in White Cloud township, where he now lives. Was married February 9, 1837, to Miss Carolina Judge, who was born Janu- ary 31, 1819, in Licking county, Ohio. They are the parents of thirteen chil- dren, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. Eleven of them are now living: Matilda A., John W., Levi P., Mary E., James E., Hannah L., Eliza J., Benjamin B., Stephen A., Adella J. and Minnie V. Commo- dore P. and Sarah V. died after becoming of age.
LANGMUIR, JAMES, farmer, P. O. Clark; born in Scotland, Feb- ruary 4, 1813, where he remained until eighteen years of age. He then immigrated to Canada, and remained there one year, and in 1832 came to the United States, first locating in Ohio, near Cleveland, where he remained for twelve years, engaged in farming. He then went to Lake county, Illinois, and resided there twelve years, when he moved to Hus- ton county, Minnesota, remaining there eighteen years. In 1874 he came to this county and located on section 26, White Cloud township, where he now resides. Was married July 16, 1856, to Miss Agnes Angus, who was born in Scotland, July 20, 1830. They are the parents of three chil- dren: James W., Isabella J. and Cornelia A., all of whom were born in Minnesota.
MILLER, J. C., farmer, P. O. Clark; born September 30, 1844, in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania. At the age of thirteen years he went with his parents to Rock Island county, Illinois, locating near Port Byron, where he grew to manhood. In 1870 he came to Mills county, Iowa, and located in White Cloud township. He is a single man, and makes his home at the house of his brother-in-law, Mr. Hilton. He is the present clerk of his township, and is serving his third term in that capacity, and has filled the position to the entire satisfaction of his constituents.
MILLER, ISAAC, farmer, P. O. Clark; born March 3, 1807, in Lan- caster county, Pennsylvania. In 1818 he moved to Westmoreland coun- ty, where he remained until 1844, and then went to Armstrong county, residing there twelve years, and afterward lived two years in Indiana county. He then left Pennsylvania and went to Rock Island county, Illi- nois, arriving in June, 1858. Here he remained until 1870, and then came to Mills county, Iowa, and located one mile south of the present town site of Clark, where he makes his home with his daughter, Mrs. Hilton. Was married August 15, 1843, to Miss Ann Mccutcheon, who was born in Pennsylvania, August 5, 1807. They had two children: J. C., and Mary M. Mrs. Miller died March 1, 1870.
MORROW, ALLEN, farmer and stock-raiser, section 30, P. O. Mal- vern; born in Jackson county, Ohio, July 23, 1840, at which place the principal part of his youth was passed. During his youth he was greatly
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afflicted with disease, and consequently did not enjoy the educational facilities to any great extent. In 1857 he moved with his parents to Page county, Iowa, and three years later came to this county, first locating in Lyons township, and afterward near Glenwood. During that year he came to the farm where he now lives. He then went to the gold regions of the west and engaged in mining, but soon returned to Lyons town- ship, and has since followed the occupation of a farmer. His parents, Andrew and Sarah, had a family of fifteen children, thirteen sons and two daughters. Five of the sons served in the war of the rebellion. Al- len was not among these, owing to ill health. Was married April 13, 1869, to Miss Mary C., daughter of Stephen and Mary Davis, of Vinton county, Ohio. They were the parents of two children: Louisa and Frank. Mrs. Morrow died April 22, 1876. Mr. Morrow is a member in good standing of the Baptist church. He owns an excellent stock farm of 240 acres, well improved and systematically arranged, with good house, barn and orchard.
PARKS, SARAH, P. O. Randolph; born April 13, 1828, in Derby- shire, England. Immigrated to America when about twenty-one years of age, first locating in Jonesville, Wisconsin, where she remained about five years, and then went to Dane county, samne state, locating on a farm, and residing there until 1867. She then came to Mills county, Iowa, and settled on the farm where she now resides. Her maiden name was Sims. Was married April 11, 1849, to Alfred Parks, a native of England. Mr. Parks died January 10, 1864. They were the parents of seven children: William T., Emma H. L., Minnie A., James F., John F., Sarah E., and Henry O. Her daughter, Minnie A., is now the wife of Elias Antrim. Mrs. Parks has been a member of the Methodist church since she was fifteen years of age.
ROBERTS, BENJAMIN C., farmer, P. O. White Cloud; born Aug- ust 16, 1831, in Howard county, Missouri. When one year old his par- ents moved to Adams county, Illinois. Mr. Roberts remained in this county until he became of age and then engaged in the harness business, which he followed for about two years and then engaged in farming until 1860, when he made a trip to Pike's Peak, mining there one year. He then returned to Hancock county, Illinois. In 1865 he came to Mills county and located on section 2, White Cloud township, where he now resides. Was married October 26, 1853, to Miss Sarah A. Butler, who was born in Tennessee June 27. 1838. They are the parents of seven chil- dren: John W., Sabra E., George H., Uriah T., Frank P., Eunice F. and Jasper D. Mr. Roberts laid out the town of Lawrence, the junction of the Wabash railway with the Sidney branch of the C., B. &. Q. He owns a farm of one hundred and twenty acres which is well cultivated.
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SALYERS, WILLIAM G., farmer, P. O. Clark; born November 20, 1834, in Jefferson county, Indiana, and remained in his native county until twenty-two years old. He then emigrated to Marion county, Iowa, where he engaged in farming. Cameto Mills county in 1872, and located on section 26 White Cloud township, where he now resides. Was mar- ried August 35, 1854, to Susan M. Barber, who was born in Indiana, December 18, 1837. They are the parents of six children: Rhoda J., George F., William H., Charles W., Daria N. and Sadie I .; and James S. deceased. Has a fine farm of three hundred and sixty acres, which is well improved.
SUMMERS, JAMES M., farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Malvern; born August 20, 1829, in Springfield, Illinois. While yet small he went with his parents'to Tazewell county, Illinois, and remained there until 1855, en- gaged in farming and stock-raising. He then came to this county and entered several tracts of land. He still resides where he first located on coming to the county, and now owns about one thousand acres of land, upon which are all the modern improvements. Was married February 5, 1863, to Miss Charlotte Rains, a native of Missouri. He had by this union three children: Charles W., Lillian A. and John H. Mrs. Summers died April 5, 1871. Mr. Summers was again married June 9, 1873, to Ella I. Brown, a native of Illinois. By this marriage he is the father of four children: Milton A., Ross B., Laura and Eunice.
SUMMERS, H. W., farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Malvern; born July 4, 1826, in Tazewell county, Illinois, where he remained until 1855. In this year, in company with his brothers, he came to Mills county, and entered considerable land, and begun to lay the foundation for his future home, which was done in a permanent manner. His farm is admirably adapted to stock raising, in which enterprise he is extensively engaged. His farms consists of 2,000 acres, 200 acres of which is in tame grass and pasture. Mr. Summers ships a great deal of stock, and on one of his stock trains en route to St. Louis, while crossing the railroad bridge over the Missouri river at St. Charles, the bridge gave way, and John, the eldest son of Mr. Sumners, went down with the ill-fated train. The unfor- fortunate young man was taken from the wreck alive, but survived only three days. Mr. S. was married February 24, 1850, to Miss Hannah F. Jennings, who was born in Virginia, June 2, 1832. They are the parents of five children, three of whom are now living: William L,, Laura A. and Edward L.
SUMMERS, WILLIAM G., farmer and stock raiser; born March 25, 1831, in Tazewell county, Illinois, where he remained until 1837, and then emigrated with his parents to Davis county, Missouri, and resided there about one year. In 1838 he went to Lee county, Iowa, and one year later returned to Tazewell county, Illinois, where for several years he was
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engaged in farming. He came to this county in 1856, arriving October 22d. He had entered several tracts of land before coming to the county, and with the assistance of his three boys (who are now living in the immediate vicinity) soon succeeded in improving considerable of the then wild lands, of what is now White Cloud township. Mr. Summers owns 1,500 acres of land, 1,000 acres of which is under cultivation, with hedges, orchards, barns and an extensive dwelling house, with all modern improve- ments and conveniences. The Wabash railroad runs within a few rods of his dwelling house, which is about eighty rods from Lawrence, the Junc- tion of the Wabash railway, and the branch of the C., B. & Q., running from Hastings to Sidney, the county seat Fremont county. He was mar- ried September 23, 1855, to Miss Mary A. Kellogg, who was born in Tazewell county, Illinois, November 11, 1834. They are the parents of eight children: Verona E., Kate F., William Grant, Mary E., Sanford W., Varna A. and Harrison L.
SALYERS, SAMUEL S., farmer, P. O. Clark; born October 24, 1831, in Jefferson county, Indiana, where he remained until twenty-five years of age. He then moved to Marion county, Iowa, 1856, and engaged in farming until 1861, when he went to Monroe county, Iowa, and to Mills 1870. He enlisted August 15, 1862, in company G, Thirty-fourth Iowa infantry, and while in the service participated in the following battles: Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, siege of Vicksburg, Yazoo City, Graham's Plantation, Fort Gaines, Fort Morgan and Fort Blakely. Was mustered out at Daven- port, Iowa, September 5, 1865, and returned to Monroe county, where he remained until 1870. He then came to Mills county, and in 1874 located on section 13, White Cloud township, where he now resides. Was mar- ried May 26, 1853, to Miss Melissa J. Copeland, a native of Indiana. They are the parents of five children, four of whom ore now living: George M., James M., William S. and Robert F.
VAN DOREN, WILLIAM, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Malvern; born October 6, 1834, in Morris county, New Jersey, where he remained until about seventeen years of age. He then went to Summerset county, same state, remaining there but a short time, when he went to Newark, where for about two years he was employed as clerk in a wholesale gro- cery house. In 1855 he came to this county, rented land, and was en- gaged in farming until 1863, when he made a trip to Montana Territory. He only remained in the Territory one season, as the Indians were rather troublesome, and Mr. V. concluded it to be somewhat safer in Iowa and so returned. In 1865 he purchased the southeast quarter of section 6, in this township, and for the first time engaged in farming on land of his own. His farm now consists of 286 acres, under good cultivation and with many substantial improvements. He also owns a farm of 240 acres in Cass county, Nebraska, which is partially improved. He has just fin-
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ished a term as member of the board of supervisors, in which capacity he has given entire satisfaction. Was married December 15, 1855, to Miss Ellen J. Hargan, a native of Indiana. He has seven children living: Milton, Clarence, Alice, Anna, Lewis, Ella and Franklin. His aged mother-in-law, Mrs. Hargan, who is now eighty-eight years of age, makes her home with him, and is apparently yet in good health.
WEAVER, M., farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. White Cloud; born April 27, 1833, in New Jersey, where he remained until twenty-two years of age, and then came to La Salle county, Illinois, locating on and owning the land where Marsailles now stands. He was engaged in mercantile pursuits for a time, and afterward in farming. He remained in this county about twenty-one years. In the fall of 1874 he located on the northeast quarter of section 13, where he now resides. He has added to his farm until it now consists of 245 acres, upon which is a good orchard and substantial buildings. His farm is very desirably located one-half . mile north of Strahan. Was married March 7, 1855, to Miss Sarah Hiler, who was born April 15, 1833, in New Jersey. They have two children: Emma L. and Ella F. He enlisted in company E, 153d Illinois volunteer infantry, in February, 1865, being engaged most of the time in garrison duty. He was mustered out September 15, 1865.
WEAVER, WILLIAM, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. White Cloud; born November 15, 1830, in Morris county, New Jersey, where he re- mained until twenty-one years of age, engaged in farming. Was married December 31, 1851, to Nancy J. Van Doren, who was born October 11, 1830, in Morris county, New Jersey. They are the parents of eight chil- dren, five of whom are living: Joseph S., James E., John F., Charles and Howard. He came to Mills county in September 1857, first locating in the eastern part of the county, and after living in various parts of the county, finally settled on section 34, White Cloud township, where he now resides. He owns a farm of 202 acres, well improved. He is also im- proving a farm of 160 acres in Washington county, Nebraska. Mr. W. is an old settler, and takes great pride in the development of Mills county.
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AULT, JOHN E., carpenter and joiner, Pacific Junction; born August 19, 1839, Tioga county, Pennsylvania. His life, was an uneventful one until the commencement of the civil war, when he enlisted in company C, Pennsylvania infantry, January 16, 1862. He was in the battles of Core Creek, Gum Swamp, Cole Harbor, Petersburg, Fort Harrison, and in all the other engagements participated in by his regiment. He entered as a
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private, and came out as a lieutenant. He came to Iowa October 9, 1880, and located at his present place of residence. In addition to his trade he conducts a restaurant and boarding house. He was married September 18, 1865, to Miss Ella A. Laphear, of Tioga county, Pennsylvania. They are the parents of four children. Minnie A., V. Kale, Willie C. and Frank A.
ARRISON, EDWIN R., farmer, section 30, P. O. Pacific Junction; was born April 28, 1840, in Cassopolis, Cass county, Michigan. When efght years of age he removed with his parents to Appanoose county, Iowa, where he received his education in the common school. In 1861 he enlisted in the Fifth Kansas volunteers, company A, and remained in the service until 1865. While in service he participated in the battles of Fort Scott, Morristown, and in numerous engagementsin the guerilla war- fare, first having been transferred to the Sixth Kansas regiment, company B; February 14, 1862, he re-enlisted as a veteran, and in July following was taken prisoner and kept in confinement about ten months at Camp Ford; while here his health was injured by exposure. After his discharge he came to Iowa where he remained a short time, when he went to Nebraska, remaining about three years, after which he returned to Iowa settling on the farm he now occupies. He was married May 14, 1871, to Mary Green, of Boone county, Illinois. They have four children: Willie L., Laura O., Stella and Eva M. His farm contains eighty acres.
BALDWIN, THOMAS J., farmer, P. O. Henton; was born Janu- ary 6, 1836, in Caldwell county, Missouri. When a child he accompanied his parents to Gentry county, Missouri, where he matured and was edu- cated. His life has been passed in the pursuit of agriculture, which occu- pation he now continues on section 6. He came to Mills county, in 1853, but soon after returned to Missouri. He again came in 1864 and located permanently. He was married July 25, 1858, to Miss Elizabeth Queens- bury a native of Virginia. They are the parents of five children living: Emily A., Sarah J., Robert L., Alice F., Virginia B., and two deceased. Mr. Baldwin was a faithful soldier in the Confederate army; stood by the state of his birth, and was true to the principles he believed were right. The result has been accepted, but his honesty and bravery none will question.
BRAUNSFIELD, F., Pacific Junction; was born in Tuscarora county, Ohio, August 10, 1842. In August, 1862, he enlisted in company K, Ninety-eighth Ohio volunteer infantry, and was in the battles of Rich- mond and Crab Orchard. He was discharged at Columbus, Ohio, in Sep- tember, 1863. When he came to Iowa he located in Mahaska county, and leasing a coal mine, operated it until 1878, He then went to Albia, and in 1880 came here. He was married October 13, 1872, to Miss Jane Wake; they are the parents of two children: Minnie M. and William R.
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BIRDSALL, JOSEPH R., farmer, section 25, P. O. East Platts- mouth; was born near Niagara Falls, Canada, October 20, 1814, obtain- ing his education in the neighborhood schools of that locality. When quite young he began a mercantile life, and for some years was very suc- cessful, but owing to causes beyond his control he eventually lost all his property. He remained in his native land until he had succeeded in pay- ing all his liabilities, which was in 1860, when he came to Iowa, locating in Mills county. After coming here he worked as a farm hand until he had saved about two hundred dollars, with which he purchased the eighty acres which he now occupies. He was married in 1842 to Mary A. Wynings, of Canada; they have had three children: Emily, Henry and Oscar; the last two being deceased. His first wife having died, he was married to Margaret Hines, of Greene county, Missouri, by whom he has had seven children: Mary, Peter, Eli, Albert, Laura, Weston and Ross. Mr. B. is a member of the church of United Brethren.
BARBER, W. L., blacksmith and wheelwright, P. O. Pacific Junction; was born August 27, 1849, in Nodaway county, Missouri. In 1863 he moved with his parents to Nebraska. In 1865 he came to Iowa, and located at Fremont City, Fremont county, but soon after removed to his native county of Nodaway. In 1869 he became a resident of Benton county, Arkansas. He became identified with the citizens of Pacific Junc- tion in November, 1880. Mr. Barber was married in 1871, to Miss Esther A. Owens, of Nodaway county. They are the parents of three children: Mary E., William D. and Albert M.
COLE, MAJOR GEORGE EMMET, justice of the peace and pro- prietor of Eclipse hotel; was born in Dublin, Ireland, February 5, 1839. His earlier education was received in the ordinary city schools, but fin- ished in the famous Trinity college. At an early age he entered Wool- wich military academy, and received the training of a soldier. At twenty- one he entered the British army, to engage in the Russian war, being enrolled as a lieutenant. He participated in the battle of Sevastopol, and other important engagements. He was sent, finally, on special duty to Greece, to remain five years. He came to the United States in 1862, and June 2, of that year, enlisted in the Second Massachusetts volunteer corps, and the rank of adjutant was soon afterwards conferred on him. He was in the battles of Kingston, Pittsburg, Richmond, Fort Fisher, Wil- mington, where for gallant conduct he was made a major, Fort Cas- well, Newberg, and many others. He was discharged September 3, 1865. In 1871 he located in Nebraska, and in 1874 became the warden of the Nebraska state penitentiary, serving for two years; he then came to Pacific Junction and has since resided here. His military record is doubt- less the brightest in the county, since he is the hero of two wars. He is
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