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DAUGHERTY, SAMUEL, farmer; born in Orange county, Indiana, September 15, 1843. Came with his parents to Iowa the same year, and to Page county in 1845. When Mr. Daugherty came to Page county there were but few settlers, and few of them could have been induced to believe that Page county would ever be the county she is to-day. Mr. Daugherty has crossed the plains twice since coming to Iowa, was united in marriage April 11, 1869; have had born to them six children: Smira J., Wilber S., Della M., Charles E., Lulu B. and an infant.
DAUGHERTY, GIDEON M .; born in Orange county, Indiana, Feb- ruary 5, 1816. He was united in the holy bonds of matrimony June 9, 1840, to Elizabeth Mahin. Mr. Daugherty resided in his native state un- til 1844, when he gathered his household effects together and started with them and family for Jowa, locating in Taylor county. Here they remained one year when they removed to Page county where they resided until 1850, when, with many others, Mr. Daugherty caught the gold fever and made a trip to California, where he remained but a short time, bringing back with him to Iowa an unusual amount of experience. To Mr. and Mrs. Daugherty have been born nine children, eight of whom are living: William S., Samuel, Robert E., Martha E., Peter, Sarah J., deceased, John W., James B., Caroline.
DAVISON, PLEASANT, farmer, P. O. Clarinda; born in Andrew county, Missouri, October 16, 1842. Remained until about seven years of age, when he came to Page county with his father, settling in Buchanan township in 1849. Mr. Davison is one of the oldest settlers in the county, and a man who has been deeply interested in its well-being. Was mar- ried April 17, 1867, to Margaret J. Ferguson.
GRAY, WILLIAM M., farmer; born in Campbell county, Tennessee, in 1838. Removed with his parents to Missouri, in 1841, where he resided un :il 1866. In 1861 he joined the state militia, and, in December, 1862, enlisted in Eleventh Missouri cavalry, and was discharged in July 1865. Came to Page county during the winter of 1866, but returned to Missouri in the spring, where he remained until 1872, when he purchased the farm where he now resides. He was married November 29, 1866, to Miss Celestia L. Lorettia, and four children have been born to them, three of whom are
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now living: Clarence A., Rebecca J. and Myrtle M. Mr. Gray was first elected clerk of the township in 1874, and afterward in 1875 and 1878. In 1873 he was chosen director and secretary of the school board, which po- sition he has held ever since.
KROUT, JOHN, farmer; born May 24, 1820, in Kenton county, Ken- tucky. Ten years later, 1830, his father removed to Fountain county, In- diana. Young Krout remained in Fountain county until 26 years of age. He then came to Page county and entered a claim of 160 acres. Mr. Krout was married to Elizabeth Reed in January, 1846. The following year his wife died. In October of the same year he married Miss N. J. Stonebraker. They began their wedded life on the farm now owned by Mr. Krout. They have six living children: Elizabeth, Rebecca, Milton, Catharine, Andrew and Clara. The farm of Mr. Krout is a model in management and care, and is well fruited.
MILLHONE, LAMBERT, farmer, P. O. Clarinda; born in Guernsey county, Ohio, October 19, 1836, remaining on the farm where he was born until twenty-one years of age. After farming four years on his own ac- count, went to Henry county, Iowa, in 1861, remaining there until 1875, when he came to Page county, purchasing the farm formerly owned by J. A. Thompson. Was married to Catherine Nickelson November 19, 1857. They have nine children, of whom seven are living: Emma R., Minnie L., Isaac N., Thomas M., Nancie N., D. G. and Samuel L.
MORGAN, SPENCER D., farmer, P. O. Clarinda; born in Lee coun- ty, Illinois, November 22, 1843, remaining in that state and county until coming to Iowa in 1869. Was married to Miss P. M. Wood, August 18, 1871. They are the parents of four children: Edna E., Maud D., Leroy, and Earl C. Mr. Morgan owns a fine farm, conducted on scientific meth- ods of farming; well watered and in good condition.
MULKINS, SAMUEL H., farmer; born in Delaware county, Indi- ana, April 14, 1829, at which place he remained with his parents until twenty-one years of age. He removed to Iowa in October, 1859. Was married to Miss Sarah A. Brothers on February 14, 1849. Twelve chil- dren were the result of this union, seven of whom are now living: Eliza- beth J., David G., E. C., Merritt L., Sarah A. S., Monroe R. and Isaac T. Mr. Mulkins was at first very much dissatisfied with Iowa, but after giving the soil of Page county a fair trial has concluded that there is none other equal to it. In addition to the old farm of 2492 acres, he has recently purchased another 240 acres; both well improved.
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ROWLEY, SAMUEL, farmer, P. O. Clarinda; born in Northampton, England, June, 14, 1833. When eighteen years of age came to the United States, landing at New York City on the first of May. From that city he went to Syracuse, New York, making a brief stay; thence went to Wood county, Ohio, remaining until the spring of 1852, when he became a resident of Toledo, Ohio. Was married November 18, 1859, to Miss Matilda Kesler. Came to Iowa, settling on present farm in 1865. They now own a fine farm of 210 acres with brick dwelling and fine outbuild- ings.
SNODGRASS, JAMES; born in Kentucky, October 17, 1827. He was united in marriage to Nancy A. Long, August 30, 1849. From this union they had eleven children. Mr. Snodgrass died on the 5th of Sep- tember, 1877.
STOTLAR, SILAS W., farmer; born in Henry county, Ohio, in 1831; moved to Indiana in 1863, and the same year enlisted in the Seventy-second regiment Indiana volunteers, and re-enlisted as a veteran, in 1865, and was discharged in September of that year, at Indianapolis. Mr. Stotlar and Miss Matilda Koons were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Septem- ber 25, 1862. The result of this happy union has been seven children, all of whom are now living: Florence, Fredrick W., Frank M., Charles, Ed- win J., Harry W., and Cora M. He came to Iowa, and located upon the farm where he now resides in 1868.
WOODS, JACOB, farmer; born in Highland county, Ohio, Novem- ber 24, 1834. When he was seven years of age his parents removed to Indiana, where they resided until 1851, when they removed to Iowa, locating in East River township, Page county. He was united in mar- riage to Miss Eliza J. Case, March 6, 1870. Five children have been born to them, three of whom are now living: James W., Eva L. and Edith G.
WALL, A. W., farmer, P. O. Clarinda; born in Luzerne county, Penn- sylvania, November 6, 1821. From there moved to Chenango county, New York, remaining five years. In 1849 returned to Pennsylvania, re- maining until 1857, when he came to Clarinda and engaged in farming. In 1864 went into the army and served until the close of the war. Was married to Miss Margaret S. Thomas, March 24, 1867. They are the parents of a family of four children.
WILFLEY, DAVID, farmer; born in Galoway county, Missouri, August 9, 1824. He moved with his parents in 1838 to Buchanan county,
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Missouri, and remained with them until he was 24 years of age. Married Martha Anderson in 1858 and settled on a farm in Buchanan county. He is the father of six children, all living: Martha, John, Emma, Thomas, James and Robert. Came to Page county in 1861, but returned to Mis- souri the year following. In 1863 he returned to Page county and bought a farm on which he has resided ever since. Mr. Wilfley's is one of the old- est farms in Page county, and embraces a magnificent orchard and vine- yard.
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BARNHART, J. PHIL., farmer and telegraph operator: born in Clear- field county, Pennsylvania. His father was a minister of the M. E. church. Attended the common schools of the state. Commenced work as an oper- ator in a railroad office when only 12 years of age, which business he fol- lowed for several years. Obeying Mr. Greeley's injunction, Mr. Barnhart, in 1876, set his face toward the west; located on section 4, Fremont town- ship. He married Miss Davis in 1879. They have one child: Iona.
CARLBERG, C. A., blacksmith and carriage-maker; born 1844, in Sweden. Brought up on a farm and learned his trade before leaving his native land, which he left in 1868. Located in Henry county, Illinois, where he owned a large blacksmith shop and carriage works. Moved to Page county in 1879, and is doing a good business in his trade. He was married in 1870, to Mary Hulting, and is the father of two children: Lizzie and Minnie. Mr. Carlberg is a genial and kind gentleman.
CHANTRY, A. J .; born in Van Buren county, Iowa, June 13, 1841. His parents were among the earliest settlers of that county. His mother was a highly educated lady, from whom he received his early education. He commenced teaching when nineteen years of age. Enlisted in the 29th Iowa infantry when twenty-one, and served three years of the war, and participated in eleven regular battles. Was wounded twice, and is now carrying a confederate ball in his shoulder. Mr. C. was promoted to first lieutenant, and at the close of the war received a captain's com- mission. At the close of the great struggle he settled on section six, Fre- mont township, where he now lives. Was elected representative from Page county to the general assembly in the fall of 1873. Married in 1865 to Hattie Raines, daughter of Henry Raines, Esq., of Mills county. He is the father of seven children, five of whom are living: M. A., Warren,
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Alfred, Lillie and Forest R. He is a kind, genial gentleman, of good business ability.
DAHLSTEDT, N. G., pastor of the Lutheran church of Fremont township; born in Sweden in 1849. Although raised on a farm, he spent most of his boyhood attending the common schools. He left his native land in 1869, and arrived here among strangers, almost penniless. But with true pluck soon found employment, first on a railroad, next in a lum- ber yard, clerking in a store, working on a farm-struggling to gain an independent livelihood. Was married to Louisa A. Sampson, a much es- teemed lady, daughter of à farmer in Minnesota. Mr. Dahlstedt com- menced studying for the ministry at Augustana college, Rock Island, in 1872, from which he graduated in 1877. Became pastor of Fremont church in the same year. Mr. D. is a man of fine education, broad, lib- eral views, a conscientious worker, and will be the means of accomplishing good among his people.
EKEROTH, J. A .; born in Sweden. His father moved to the United States in 1868, when he was twelve years of age. They first lived in Henry county, Illinois, but in 1870 they set out to seek a home in this ever attractive county. His father died in 1874, when a great deal of the responsibility devolved upon the son. Was married to Miss Tilia Ander- son in 1878. They have one child-Ellen E.
FALK, C. A .; born in Sweden in 1829. Is the youngest of a large family of thirteen children. Received his education at private schools. Moved on one of his father's farms in 1852, and in the same year was united in marriage to Cecelia Heindrickson. Emigrated to America in 1868, and located in Henry county, Illinois. Moved to Page county two years later. Was the first Swede that completed a dwelling house in Fre- mont township. Was a preacher among his people for two or three years. Mr. F. is the father of ten children: Charles J., Augusta C., Emi- lie M., Carolina S., Selma C., Theckla V., Eulalia S., Eugenia M., Elen- ora and Ester C. Mr. F. is a man of great natural power, deeply religious and conscientious.
FLEENER, JOHN, farmer, section 32, P. O. Essex; born in Des Moines county, Iowa, January 23, 1854. Raised as a farmer, and has fol- lowed the same occupation throughout his life. Was educated in the com- mon schools and at Denmark academy. Was married March 3, 1880, to Miss Sadie Grafton, a native of Iowa. Owns a fine farm of eighty acres.
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FLOBERG, ANGUS; born in Sweden in 1860. Attended the com- mon schools of that country. Emigrated to the United States in 1874, coming directly to Page county, where he has been working for his step- father and attending school.
HULTINE, C. A., farmer, section 27; born 1840 in Hults in Sweden. He was an orphan when hardly more than an infant, and in his bereaved con- dition suffered much hardship before old enough to take care of himself. In 1869 he bade farewell to his native soil and set his face toward the land of the west. He first settled in Illinois, but pushing westward he arrived in Page county in 1872. Mr. Hultine in 1875, met with an accident that came nearly costing him his life. While digging a well the rope broke and the loaded bucket fell severely injuring him. Mr. Hultine has been married twice. His first wife died in Chicago. His second wife, Miss Mary Johnson, married him in 1874. He has a good farm and is doing finely.
HULTINE, N. G .; born in 1842 in Sweden. He learned the carpen- ter trade which he followed for several years. Seeking to better his con- dition he sought a home in the west. He arrived in Henry county, Illinois, in 1870; came to Page county in 1879, where he owns a beautiful farm. He entered into the conjugal relation with Miss Carolina Hamelin in 1877. They have one child: Gustaf Adolf. Mr. Hultine became an orphan when but four years of age. His integrity and sterling worth are well known.
JOHNSON, JAMES; born in Sweden in 1842. He learned the trade of a shoemaker, and that is the business which has engaged his attention through life. Left the old country in 1870. After considerable traveling in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska, he settled in Red Oak in 1872. Moved to Essex in 1875, and on his farm in section 3, Fremont township in 1879. Mr. J., who eight years ago had scarcely a penny, has now a farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Nebraska, and a good house in Essex. Was married in 1873 to Caroline Peterson. Have had five children, of whom two are living.
JOHNSON, ANTHONY; born in 1825 in Sweden. His father em- igrated to the United States in 1865, and settled in Illinois where they re- sided for five years. Moved to Page county in 1870 and settled on sec- tion 21, Fremont township. His father died in 1874 when the responsi- bility and management of the estate chiefly devolved on Mr. J. Mr. Johnson has been elected to many township offices and is now justice of
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the peace. Mr. Johnson is a fine young man of more than average busi- ness ability.
JOHNSON, C. A .; born in 1834 in Sweden. His father being a farmer he spent most of his youth laboring on the homestead. He attended the common schools only a limited time. Left his old home in 1852, and in a small sailing vessel embarked for the new world, arriving at Andover, Illi- nois, some months afterwards. Mr. Johnson owned a good farm of 120 acres in Henry county, Illinois. While there in 1858, he married Sophia Sunberg, a lady of agreeable, kind manners. They have had nine chil- dren, of whom seven are living. Mr. Johnson moved to Page county in 1871, and since then has lived on his beautiful farm on section 22, Fremont township. He has almost continuously held some township office and is now a supervisor of the county. He is a man of more than ordinary busi- ness ability, is a fair, accommodating man, and is highly respected among his neighbors.
LARSON, N. P .; born in Sweden in 1825. Was engaged in tilling the soil while in the old country. Emigrated to the United States in 1859. Married Miss Maria Anderson the same year. They are the parents of two children: Ida J. and Edward. Mr. Larson owns a splendid farm of 160 acres. He is a hospitable kind of a gentleman, and is highly esteemed.
LARSON, L. P .; born in Sweden in 1849. Left his native land in 1865, when a mere youth, to find a home in the far west. Lived at Chi- cago, Galesburg and New Windsor before taking up his home in Page county, which he did in 1874. He was united in wedlock the same year to Miss Hilda Johnson. They have had two children: Charles S. and Paul. He owns a fine farm of 160 acres.
LINBERG, ABRAHAM; born in Sweden in 1842. He emigrated to the United States in 1863, taking up his abode in Henry county, Iowa. Wishing to enlarge his field of action he came to Page county in 1870, where he owns 360 acres of fine land. He married Hannah Volin. They have had five children: Sophia F., Amelia, George A., Arthur and Selma.
MALMBERG, C. J .; born in Sweden in 1840. Emigrated to the United States in 1869, and located in Illinois. He came to Page county in 1872. Married Miss Christina S. Johnson in 1864. They have had seven children, of whom five are living: John, Amanda, Hilda, Annie and Charles Oscar.
PETERSON, O. P .; born in Sweden in 1840. He first beheld the
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New World in 1863. Moved to Illinois, and thence to Hamilton county, Iowa, in 1865. Returned to Illinois in 1872. Came to Page county, Iowa, in 1874, where he owns a fine farm of 160 acres. Mr. P. was in the gov- ernment employ during the war. At Chatanooga, in 1864, came nearly meeting a horrible death. He was ordered to clean a steam tank, and while at work, by mistake, steam was forced in the tank; scalded, and nearly dead, he was rescued. His suffering before recovery was intense. Mr. P. was married in 1865, and is the father of seven children: Charles John, Hannah, Willie, Lina, Nellie, and Emma.
PETERSON, OLOF; born in Sweden in 1820. Learned the trade of a blacksmith. Came to the United States in 1852 and settled in Illi- nois, when his whole property consisted of only $60; now he owns 320 acres of splendid land. He was united in marriage to Hannah Mortenson in 1854. They have had four children. Mr. P. went to Sweden on a visit in 1879.
STROMBERG JOHN; born in Sweden in 1837. He was married to Miss Sophia Peterson in 1861. They have four children, two living: Amanda C. and Carl E. Came to the United States in 1868. Located in Illinois. Transferred his place of abode to Page county in 1871. Mr. S. owns a fine farm of 160 acres, and is a liberal, thoughtful, large- hearted man.
SWENSON, JOHN E., farmer ; place of nativity, Sweden; born 1836. He first beheld the shores of the great republic in 1864. He settled in Illinois, but in 1871 he came to Page county to seek a new home. He now has a good farm of 160 acres. He was married in 1861 to Christine Nilsson. They have had six children, three of whom are living: C. August, Frank and Selma.
SUNQUIST, FRANK; born in Sweden in 1844. Emigrated to this country in 1868. Lived in Illinois until 1872, when he changed his abode there for a new home in the beautiful county of Page. He has 80 acres of land. He married Miss Mary Blomberg in 1877. They have had two children: Charles Wm. and Alvira E.
TILLMAN, CARL, farmer; born in 1810. Emigrated to the United States in 1865 and located in Illinois. Moved to Page county in 1871. Mr. Tillman has a fine farm of 270 acres. Married in 1833 to Anna Johnson. Is the father of three children; one living.
WENSTRAND, ALFRED, farmer; born in Sweden, in the year T
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1855. Attended school only a limited portion of his time, until fifteen years of age. In 1870 he came with his father to America, and located in Page county. Mr. Wenstrand was united in wedlock, in 1879, to Miss Catha- rine Olson. Though yet a young man, he has a fine farm; is intelligent and energetic, and possesses those surest elements of success-strict integ- rity and industry.
WENSTRAND, GUSTAVUS; born in Sweden, in 1829. Received his education in private schools in his native land. He left Sweden to seek a home in the western world, in 1870. Coming directly to Iowa, he located in Fremont township, section 2. Mr. Wenstrand has been twice married: in 1850 the first time, from which union five children resulted. Re-mar- ried in 1872, from which has resulted the birth of two children: Anna and Hilma; by his first wife were born Lizzie, Alfred, Lillie and Charles. Mr. Wenstrand owns a fine farm of 180 acres, the resources of which seem un- limited.
RAPP, S. M., farmer, P. O. Essex; born in Sweden in the year 1841. For eight years served as a soldier in the regular army of Sweden. In 1868 came to the United States and located in Illinois. In 1871 came to Page county with about three hundred others of his own nationality, entering and improving an excellent farm of 160 acres. Mr. Rapp was married in 1863 and is the father of eight children, five of whom are now living.
YOUNGBERG, JOHN, farmer; born in Sweden in 1838. His father died when he was eleven years of age. His mother taught him the rudiments of an education. He followed the trade of a tailor for many years. Was married to Anna Louisa Johnson in 1863. Have had nine children of whom six are living: Hilma S., Charles A., Amanda S., Albert, Oscar O., Joseph G. In 1868 they came to seek a home in the United States. Moved to Page county in 1872, where he now owns a farm of 200 acres.
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ALDEN, F. H., farmer, section 29, P. O. Shenandoah; born in South- berg, Worcester county, Massachusetts, May 18, 1847. At the age of eight years his parents moved to Henry county, Illinois. His early youth was spent in attending school and working on the farm. His father was killed by the cars in 1864, leaving him at the age of seventeen in charge
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of the family. Was married December 25, 1869, to Miss Mary E. Black- burn of Henry country, Illinois, and moved to Page county, Iowa, in the spring of 1871. They are the parents of six children: Fred. H., Lillie Grace, Harry B., Howard D., Nellie G., and Bessie B, deceased. They were the first to organize the first Baptist church of Shenandoah in June, 1871; has been a deacon of the church since its organization, and his wife church clerk, and he holds the offices of justice of the peace and township trustee. Owns 160 acres of fine land well improved and under hedge fence.
ARGUS, JOHN, restaurant and bakery, P. O. Shenandoah; born in Erie county, New York, January 2, 1835; passed his life on a farm until eighteen years of age, receiving in the meantime a common school educa- tion. The last three years, from fifteen until eighteen years of age, were employed in learning the shoemaker's trade at Buffalo, New York. He went hence to Toledo, Ohio, and at the end of two years came to Wash- ington county, Iowa. He there followed his trade for a period of nineteen years, up to the time of his coming to Shenandoah in June, 1875. He was married December 24, 1857, to Miss Josephine Rosier, a native of India- napolis, Indiana. They have five children: Mary, Clara, Caroline, Addie and Lorena.
ANDERSON, S. N., farmer, section 11; born in Washington county, Illinois, December 26, 1834. Resided with his parents until twenty-one years of age; then went to La Salle county, Illinois, remaining three years, when he went to Missouri. He remained in that state four years, and had commenced to build a home, when his union sentiments compelled him to leave his home and the state. He returned to Washington county, Illinois, to remain until the fall of 1863, when he came to Page county. In the following year he engaged in the furniture business in the city of Clarinda. This he continued for two years, when he went to Nodaway township to to engage in farming. In 1877 he moved to Grant township purchasing a farm of 160 acres, which he continues to improve. He was married Oc- tober 13, 1859, to Miss Mary Caly, of Perry county, Illinois. They are the parents of six children, four living: Clara A., Cora J., Samuel O., and Eva A.
BAKER, W. F., grain buyer, P. O. Bingham; was born in Bingham, Summerset county, Maine, January 9, 1836. The early part of his life he attended school, and worked at the lumber business. Was married to Miss Ellen M. Smith, of Bingham, Maine, June 1858. Enlisted August 10, 1861, in the Ninth Maine infantry; he went into the service as captain of company D., and was mustered out as lieutenant-colonel, participating in the numerous battles of the army of the Potomac; was with Sherman
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on the Port Royal expedition; was on Gen. Butler's staff six months, and acted as provost-marshal in various places, and was mustered out in July, 1866, serving nearly five years. Was taken prisoner at Plymouth, North Carolina, and was exchanged at Charleston, South Carolina. Returned to Maine, and followed the lumber business very extensively for six years, and lost very heavily by freshets. He then moved to Page county, Iowa, in the fall of 1872; was connected with the Wabash & Pacific railroad, acting an important part as agent for them in securing the right-of-way, and completing the road. Owns 80 acres of land near Bingham. He is the father of seven children, five of whom are living: Alice M., Hattie L., Mary E., Carroll D. and Nellie C.
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