History of Page County, Iowa : containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc. : a biographical directory of many of its leading citizens, war record of its volunteers in the late rebellion, general and local statistics, portraits of early settlers and prominent men, history of Iowa and the Northwest, map of Page County, constitution of the state of Iowa, reminiscences, miscellaneous matters, etc, Part 70

Author: Iowa Historical Company
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Des Moines : Iowa Historical Co.
Number of Pages: 835

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STANTON, FRANKLIN, farmer, section 27, P. O. Shenandoah; was born in Rochester, Peoria county, Illinois, February 8, 1841, and

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moved to Galva, Illinois, in 1854, and back to Rochester in 1860. Enlisted in August, 1862, in the Seventy-seventh Illinois infantry, for three years. Participated in the battles of Vicksburg, Jackson, Mississippi, and Red River. Was taken prisoner at Red River and was held at Camp Tyler, Texas, thirteen months and nineteen days; was paroled and sent to the mouth of Red River and thence to New Orleans, and then to St. Louis and to Springfield, Illinois, where he was mustered out July 20, 1865, and returned to Galva, Illinois, where he married Miss Ellen L. Riggen, of that place. They are the parents of three children: Freddie S., deceased, and Lillian C. and Gracie A., living. Moved to Jersey, Stark county, Illi- nois, in 1867, and moved to Page county in the spring of 1872, where he now resides, owning eighty acres of good land and cozy buildings with beautiful surroundings.

SMITH, W. A., farmer, section 16, P. O. Shenandoah; was born in Essex county, New York, September 13, 1825. At the age of thirteen his parents moved to Vermont, where he learned blacksmithing and was married to Miss Helen A. Fillmore, of Rutland, Vermont, second cousin to President Fillmore, April 22, 1851, and moved to Marengo, McHenry county, Illinois, in 1858, resided there seven years then moved to Durant, Cedar county, Iowa, and lived there seven years, and moved to Page county, Iowa, in the spring of 1871, where he bought 160 acres of land. Was in Shenandoah and saw the first train of cars pass through that place. Is the father of eight children: Nettie F., taught the first school in that district in the first school house built in Grant township, was mar- ried to Dr. H. Binney, of Red Oak, and died January 12, 1875, George L., now attending medical college at Keokuk, Iowa, Susan H., Millard S., Eunice H., Mamie L., William A. and Makie E., deceased. Susan H. was married to Dr. J. H. Binney of Red Oak, January 6, 1878. W. A. Smith died March 5, 1878, leaving his family with a comfortable home and pleasant surroundings. He was a man of great energy and perse- verance.

SHUGART, J. H., P. O. Shenandoah; was born in Fayetteville, Franklin county, Pennsylvania, February 29, 1840. In the fall of the same year moved with his parents to Ashland county, Ohio, residing there until the spring of 1850. In the spring of 1850 went to Illinois, spending the first summer near Peoria, moving in the fall to a farm four miles north of Princeton, Bureau county. In 1856 his parents moved to Princeton, where young Shugart received the advantages afforded by the schools of that city. In 1859 he began his apprenticeship at the tin- ner's trade. Having finished his trade he returned to school determined to finish his education. In the spring of 1862 enlisted in the federal army,

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returning at the expiration of his time of service broken down in health. He then engaged in the hardware business in Mt. Carroll and Shannon, when the last call for troops was made and away he went again to do valiant service for his country. He returned in October, 1865. The year 1869 found him in Red Oak, and the fall of the following year in Shen- andoah, the city not only of his own adoption, but to which he sustains almost the relation of a parent. His connection with the early history of the city is fully given in the chapter devoted to it. He was married Feb- ruary 20, 1866, to Miss Jennie B. Tippery, a native of Pennsylvania. Have five children living: Rollo J., George S., Jennie M., Joseph L. and Frank H.

SWANE, J., farmer and stock dealer, P. O. Shenandoah; born in Nan- tucket county, Massachusetts, October 22, 1840. When fourteen years of age moved to Detroit, Michigan. In 1858 his business life began as a clerk in a wholesale boot and shoe establishment, in Boston, Massachu- setts. From 1862 to 1866 was paymaster to the company engaged in constructing the Atlantic & Great Western R. R. In 1868 came to Liv- ingston, county, Illinois, engaging in farming for three years. In the fall of 1871 came to Shenandoah and engaged in the mercantile business until 1874. From 1874 to 1877 he engaged in banking, and since that time in his present occupation. Has been twice married; to Miss Susan Fletcher, October 9, 1871, who died in March, 1873, 'and again to Mrs. Belle Cole of Shenandoah, who has three children by her former mar- riage: Lora, Lena and Henry.

SCHNEIDER, J. G., merchant tailor, P. O. Shenandoah; born in Ger- many, June 18, 1850. Came to the United States in 1867, locating in Madison county, Indiana. In 1869 came to Louisa county, Iowa, from thence to Rock Island, Illinois; again to Iowa in Wapello county, until March, 1879, when he came to Shenandoah engaging in his present business. Was married to Miss A. J. Banersfield, of Buffalo, New York, by whom he has four children: Edward C., Anna B., Sarah M. and an infant son not named.

TRAYLOR, M. V., biographical writer, P. O. Shenandoah; born in Pike county, Indiana, February 2, 1851. His early life was spent with his father, on a farm. At the age of 21 years he moved with his father to Kansas. Becoming dissatisfied there, he, with his father, returned to Pike county, Indiana. Lived with his sister, on a farm, one year, and went to work for his uncle, on a farm. He obtained most of his education in the high school of Petersburg, Indiana. Began teaching in 1875. Followed teaching and farming until the spring of 1880, when he went to Page

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county, Iowa. Was engaged in selling subscription books for Segner & Condit, of Burlington, Iowa, for about five months, when he united with the Iowa Historical Company, of Des Moines, Iowa. He has been a mem- ber of the Methodist church since January 12, 1878; also a member of the I. O. O. F. since 1879.

WILCOX, S. S., merchant, P. O. Shenandoah; born in Orleans county, New York, January 11, 1819, in which state he lived until 15 years of age. He then became a resident of Ohio, in which state he remained four years. From that time until the spring of 1861 he resided in Warrick county, Ind., when he moved to Fremont county, Iowa, settling on a farm until the spring of 1875. He then came to Shenandoah, engaging in the mercantile business with entire success. Mr. Wilcox is a carpenter by trade, an occupation which he followed until his coming to Iowa. He is now occupying the responsible position of elder in the Church of Latter Day Saints, elsewhere noticed, and is the present mayor of the city of Shenandoah. Was mar- ried to Miss Sarah A. De Forrest, a native of Warrick county, Indiana, November 12, 1840. They are the parents of four children: Mary E., (wife of T. N. Pace), Joseph H., Fannie E. (wife of William White), and Eben S.

WOLFF, H. S., farmer, section 32, P. O. Shenandoah; was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 16, 1844. His father being a wholesale merchant his early life was spent in school. Received a thorough education, and having a desire to become a farmer, he hired out as a farm laborer, until he became thoroughly familiar with the business. Moved to Mt. Pleas- ant, Henry county, Iowa, in 1870, remained there five years, then moved to Page county in the fall of 1875; buying 252 acres of the finest land in Grant township, which he has under a high state of cultivation, and en- closed with a hedge fence, good house, barn and cattle sheds, orchard and groves; has a magnificent view, one of the finest in the state. He makes a specialty of raising thoroughbred short horn and Durham cattle. He has one cow that has raised nine calves, which sold for $2,700, and has taken $600 worth of premiums. He is president of sub-order 166 of international horse thief association. Was married March 22, 1877, to Miss Lucy E. Waugh, of Canton, Illinois.

WARREN, T. J., stoves and tinware, P. O. Shenandoah; born in St. Joseph county, Indiana, September 17, 1847, in which he lived until 17 years of age. He then commenced learning his present trade, an occupa- tion he has since followed. He came to Cass county, Iowa, having previ- ously lived, for a short time each, in Grundy county, Illinois, and Marshall county, Iowa. In 1870 came to Page and located at Shenandoah, while

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the city was still in its infancy. Has held the offices of recorder and post- master in the city of his adoption. Was married December 13, 1870, to Miss Mary Havens, a native of Laporte county, Indiana, by whom he is the father of two children, both deceased. Mr. Warren was educated in Notre Dame University, Indiana. When he came to Shenandoah he had a single cent in his pocket, but has by frugality and industry made him- self a fair competence. His generosity is well illustrated in the care he has exercised over his adopted son, Charles Egerly, of Staten Island, New York, whose father starved to death in California, and whose mother is supposed to have been drowned in Charleston river.

WHITING, E. W., farmer, section 21, P. O. Shenandoah; born in Me- dina, Sharon county, Ohio, July 31, 1830. In the following year his parents moved to Missouri, and in 1836 to Adams county, Illinois. Came to Iowa in 1844. Young Whiting was of a roving disposition, and left home when fourteen years of age. In his sixteenth year he enlisted in the Mexican war, and was in the battles of Santa Fe, Bentonsford, Ft. Pueblo, and Ft. Laramie. Shortly after he was mustered out with several companions and started for the states, but was captured on the way by a band of Pawnees. Through the influence of a young chief they were liberated, but told to ride for their lives. Acting on this suggestion they covered seventy-five miles the first day out. They were thirty days in reaching the Missouri. In 1847 he moved to Mills county, Iowa, and five years after went overland to California. He engaged in mining four years and then returned to Mills county, Iowa. On July 19, 1857 he was married to Miss Augusta McConoughey, and in the fall of the following year came to Page county. The ten years following were filled with varied experi- ences. He was again captured by the Indians in southern Kansas, whither he had gone to prospect. Has made his home in several states, and finally came to Page county in 1867 where he has since resided. He has a family of five children: Florence G., William, Nettie L. and Linnie; one deceased.

WHITING, DR. E. C., physician and surgeon, P. O. Shenandoah; born July 14, 1838, in Colwell county, Missouri. His parents removed to Hancock county, Illinois, in 1841, remaining until 1846. They then went to Florence, Nebraska, at which place the mother of Dr. Whiting died in the following spring. The boy went to St. Joseph, Missouri, living for the next two years with a Mr. George Snyder. His patron then went to Salt Lake City, Utah, and Dr. Whiting to Mills county, Iowa, engaging in any honorable occupation that promised remuneration or livelihood. In 1855 he became the purchaser of an interest in the first threshing machine brought to this section of the state, a venture which proved exceedingly lucrative. He is next found in Fremont county, at Fisher's grove, work-

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ing in a chair factory until 1861. In 1862 he commenced the study of med- icine, with Dr. William Hamilton, of Hamburg, remaining with him one year. He then matriculated at the Eclectic College of Medicine, at Cin- cinnati, Ohio. In October, 1866, he attended his second course of lectures and graduated the same year. His first location after graduation was at Bartlett, Fremont county, Iowa. In December, 1876, he came to Shenan- doah, where he has since resided, enjoying a growing practice from that date. He was married January 21, 1871, to Miss Lucy J. Sand, of Jack- son county, Iowa, by whom he is the father of one child: Essie Lula, born November 14, 1871. Mr. Whiting is a man distinguished for great energy of character and strong will; a man among men, becoming rich by his own unaided efforts. His integrity is of the strictest kind, and his social position such as becomes a man of his standing-respected by, and enjoying the confidence of, all.

WEST, ALBERT J., postmaster, P. O. Shenandoah; born in Portage county, Ohio, August 26, 1841. When four years of age he moved to Wisconsin with his father's family, remaining until the fall of 1867. In June, 1861, he enlisted in company F, Fifth Wisconsin Infantry. Mustered out in November, 1862, on account of disability. In the spring of 1868 he went to Tabor, Fremont county, Iowa, living there three years. In the spring of 1871 he came to Shenandoah, engaging in various kinds of busi- ness until February, 1876, when he became postmaster at Shenandoah. Was married to Miss A. Miner, March 29, 1869. They are the parents of four children: Hugh M., Grey M., Louise A. and Mabel C.

WILCOX, E. S., general merchandise, P. O. Shenandoah; born in Warrick county, Indiana, January 8, 1848. At the age of twelve years he came to Iowa with his parents, locating in Fremont county. Was a farmer until 1874, when he came to Shenandoah and entered upon his present business. Was married to Miss Clara Long, a native of Wiscon- sin, January 10, 1871, by whom he has two children: Frank E. and Hat- tie B.

WAY, A. L., farmer, section 12; born in Ashtabula county, Ohio, Octo- ber 22, 1829, and resided there until 1855, when he moved to Henry county, Illinois. He came to Page county in the spring of 1871. Was married to Miss Annie Butterick, of Henry county, Illinois, October 26, 1869. They are the parents of five children: Ella F., Bertha A., Ross, Daisy M. and Haven M. He owns 120 acres of fine land, improved with orchards, fruit trees and good buildings.

WILLIAMS, T. J., land agent and dealer in real estate, P. O. Shenan-

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doah; was born in Fayette county, Indiana, March 24, 1832, but moved when quite small to Wabash county, where he resided, engaging in farm- ing, up to 1862, when he moved to Benton county, Iowa. There he again engaged in farming, until 1868, when he moved to Page county, where he has resided since. Was married December 25, 1857, to Mary J. Fowler, a native of Wabash county, Indiana. Have four children: Frank, Adw. S., Edward L. and Hugh.

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ANDERSON, MRS. MARY K., P. O. College Springs; born in In- diana county, Pennsylvania, in 1833. Her maiden name was Kelly. She was the wife of Rev. Samuel Anderson, who was born in Wayne county, Ohio, December 1, 1825. They were married April 5, 1855, and Mr. An- derson died December 20, 1869, on the present homestead. He left a family of seven children, six of whom are now living: William, James, Archie, Bessie, Maggie and Bella. Mr. A. Was a U. P. minister. Since 1850 he had charge of a congregation in Indiana county, Pennsylvania, for fifteen years, and of a congregation at Amity at the time of his death. The paper published at Amity at that time in speaking of his death, said: "We understand that Mr. Anderson was born in the state of Ohio. For many years he preached to the church of his faith in Indiana county, Pennsylvania, where he was greatly beloved for his many virtues and excellence of character, and now, there, his old friends will deeply mourn his untimely death. In the spring of 1867 Mr. Anderson emigrated to Page county, and became the pastor of the United Presbyterian church at Amity, where he has since lived, cherished as a friend, by all who knew him. We presume that there is no man now living in this county who has done more for its prosperity than did he. There are many of our excellent citizens who came here through his influence. Mr. Ander- son, at the time of his death, was in the prime of life. He was a man of remarkable energy and perseverance, and had intellectual abilities of the highest order. He was a good speaker and a popular pastor. He leaves behind him a wife and seven children, the eldest being but a lad of four- teen-all deprived of the care and companionship of a loved husband and parent. Though they have the sympathies of the entire community, it cannot fill up the void in their hearts. The only source of consolation that can be given them in their hour of affliction must be drawn from faith and

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prayer. The funeral discourse was preached by Rev. D. C. Wilson, of this place, one of Mr. Anderson's old-time friends, and one who knew him well. The subject of discourse was Job II:xx:

'A few years and I shall go the way whence I shall not return '.

"A large concourse of sympathizing friends attended and followed his remains to the city of the dead. His remains were interred in the ceme- tery at Amity."

ANNON, JOHN F., farmer, section 22, P. O. Clarinda; born in Ger- many in 1810. Came to America in 1834, and settled first in Baltimore, Maryland, where he remained some two years. He then went to Ohio in 1836. Went to Indiana in 1840, where he remained until 1855, when he settled on his present farm of 260 acres. Married in Germany in 1833, to Miss Rankas, a native of Germany. They have four living children: Henry, John, Elizabeth and Louisa, and four deceased. Members of the Lutheran church.

AYLSWORTH, C. A., P. O. Clarinda, farmer and stock raiser, sec- tion 24, the owner of 331 acres of as good land as there is in Page county, in a high state of cultivation, well watered and adapted to stock raising. He was born in Rhode Island in 1818. Lived there until a man grown. Was educated in the common schools of that state. He moved from there to Ohio in 1844, remaining there until the spring of 1849. During the summer of that year he visited the gold fields of California, going overland driving an ox team. Started May 9, and arrived in Hangtown, October 2. He remained there some four years and then went to Mon- mouth, Illinois, where he remained until he came here about ten years ago. He was married in 1854 to Miss Augusta Joslin, native of Ohio. They have four children living: Annie M., Harry W., Charles R. and Willis C .; and Frank J., Mary L. and Allen B., deceased. Mrs. A. is a member of the M. E. church. Mr. A. is one of Page county's most en- terprising farmers.

BLACK, JAMES C., P. O. Clarinda, farmer and stock raiser, section 35, and owner of 200 acres of land, especially fitted for his business; born in 1831 in Butler county, Pennsylvania, in which county he attained his majority, and lived there until 1852. In that year he settled in Hancock county, Illinois, where helived until 1867,when he come to this county. He was married in 1858 to Miss M. J. Graham, a native of Adams county, Ohio. They have a family of five children living: William M., Robert G., Elmer E., James P., Edwin A., and an infant deceased. They are members of the United Presbyterian church. Mr. B. served his country

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in the late war, in the 42d Illinois volunteer infantry, fourteen months, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. We are indebted to Mr. B. for kind treatment and information relative to the early history of this township.

BAILEY, A. S., P. O., Shambaugh, farmer and stock raiser, section 34; born in the state of Pennsylvania in 1849. When a child his parents moved to Washington county, Iowa, where he spent ten years of his boy- hood. His parents again moved, this time to Page county, where he reached his majority, and has since resided. In 1876 he came to the con- clusion that it " was not well for man to be alone," and on December 15, Miss Agnes, daughter of Willliam Brown, an old settler of this township, became his wife. Mr. B. has charge of his father's farm. He is industri- ons, careful and enjoys the fullest confidence of the people as a man, up- right, reliable and honorable, and is esteemed by all who know him, as is also his companion.

DUGAN, SAMUEL C., farmer, section 19, and the owner of 140 acres of good land, P. O. Clarinda; he was born January 31, 1853, in the state of Illinois. At the age of thirteen years he with his parents moved to this county. He was educated in the common school. He was married Sep- tember 23, 1872, to Miss Julia L. Parrott, a native of France. They have two children: Archie and Edward R. living. Mr. Dugan's parents are still living and residents of this township, making their home with their oldest son, William. The father is seventy-two and the mother seventy years old; natives of Ireland, but emigrated to America many years ago. They lived in Pennsylvania and Illinois for a number of years before com- ing to this county. The old folks have divided up their large estate among their children and have no charge on their minds. They are kindly cared for by their boys who live in their immediate neighborhood. The sons are industrious, energetic farmers, and with their families are members of the United Presbyterian church.

GINTHER, JOHN W. V., P. O. Clarinda; senior member of the firm of J. W. V. Ginther & Co., proprietors of Clarinda flouring mills. The subject of this sketch was born in Germany in 1821, a mechanic by trade. He emigrated to America in 1850. The'year of 1851 was spent in New York. He then went to Michigan where he remained several years. From thence he went to Noble county, Indiana, thence to Iowa, and settled in Jones county,remaining two years. He became a resident of Missouri in 1857, remaining in that state until 1860. He then settled at Clarinda, Iowa. At the breaking out of the late war he enlisted in the twenty-third Iowa infantry, serving two years. He returned to Clarinda and engaged in the

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carpenter and furniture business until a few years ago when he bought the Clarinda flouring mill. The junior member of this firm, Mr. Sweeney, is a practical miller of long experience, and is a gentleman of the highest type. Mr. Ginther was married in 1855 to Miss Susan Snestel, a native of England. They have one child living, Louisa V., having lost two sons.

HUTTON, B. B., farmer, section 11, two miles southwest of Clarinda, P. O. Clarinda; born January 31, 1810, in the State of Virginia, Wash- ington county. His parents, Leonard and Mary Hutton, moved to Wash- ington county, Indiana, in September 1818, and lived until 1846, when he moved to Johnson county, Iowa, where he lived from June 10 until April 5, 1853. From thence he came to this county, and has since made this his home. He has been twice married; first November 16, 1830, to Sarah M. Robinson, at Crawfordsville, Indiana. She was a native of Ohio. By this union they had seven children: Samuel B., Julia M. (now Mrs. Herald), Esther E. (now Mrs. Reed), and Leonard H. R., are living, and Ephraim L., Mary I. and James S., are deceased. This wife died Sep- tember 23, 1853. He was again married March 20, 1854, to Mrs. Faith A. Buber, a native of North Carolina. By this union they have five children: Laura C., Charlie B. and Lila A. are living, and Sarah A. and Harry B., deceased. Mr. H. is the owner of 228 acres of good land, all under cultivation. He is one of the pioneer settlers of the county. He is a gentleman of a high order, a kind father, a gentle husband and a true friend. He has seen almost the entire growth of the county, and whether in pioneer or later days, has always held the regard of its people.

HANDORF, H., farmer, section 16, and the owner of 80 acres of as well improved land as there is in Page county, a magnificent dwelling, barn and other out buildings, P. O. Clarinda; born in Germany August 12, 1826; lived there until 26 years of age; raised as a farmer's son. He emigrated to the United States in 1853, and first settled at Cincinnati, Ohio. He made that state his home for about six years, when he turned his course westward, coming to this county first in 1858. Lived here a short time, when he retured to Ohio, and lived there until 1865, when he made a final settlement where he now resides. On settling down he con- cluded "it was not well for man to be alone," and on February 25, 1865, Mary E. Annon became his wife. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Annon, a well to do farmer of this township. She is of German parent- age. They have one child: Mary C., born December 18, 1865. They are members of the Lutheran church. Mr. H. is a model farmer, and to the passer-by everything proves his perseverance and industry.

HAMM, J. T., of the firm of J. T. Hamm & Co., Shambaugh, Page

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county, Iowa; born in Lagrange county, Indiana, in 1853. When he was seven years of age his parents, Frederick and Lindel Hamm, moved to Van Buren county, Iowa. His mother died in February, 1860. The fam- ily remained there some three years, and then came to this county in 1863. Here the subject of this sketch reached his majority as a farmer, and has since lived. He has a good common school education, and is well quali- fied for his present business, and a close calculator. Has a well selected stock of goods: He commenced in his present business in February, 1880. He was married March 7, 1878, to Miss Mary E. Brown, a native of Indiana, but an old settler of this county. They have one child: Olive, born February 14, 1879.

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Author: Iowa Historical Company Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Des Moines : Iowa Historical Co. Number of Pages: 835

Author: Iowa Historical Company
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Des Moines : Iowa Historical Co.
Number of Pages: 835