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DELK, J. A., grocer, P. O. Coin; born in Delaware county, Indiana, December 15, 1849. He remained at the homestead until he reached his majority, when he removed to Mills county in the spring of 1871. Here he engaged in stock raising and farming, and was married to Martha Phiger, a native of Missouri. In the spring of 1878 he moved to Page county and engaged in farming and shipping for two years. He then came to Coin, erected a business house on Main street, engaged in the grocery business and is now doing a driving trade. His two children, Oscar Le- roy and Maud, are both living and at home.
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DAVIS, G. W., P. O. Coin; born in Hudson, Columbia county, New York, February 7, 1845, where he resided until twenty years of age. In 1868 he moved to Lake county, Illinois, where he remained fourteen years. He thence went to Missouri, living in that state until coming to Iowa in April, 1879. Enlisted in the United States army September 1, 1862, in company D, thirty-seventh Illinois infantry, in which he remained until the close of the war. Was married to Miss Laria A. Miller, December 31, 1866. His wife dying June, 1868, he was married June 30, 1880, to Miss Mary Haworth, of Vermillion county, Illinois. Mr. Davis is manager of the Crooks elevator in Coin.
DUNMIRE, J. B., blacksmith, P. O. Coin; born September 7, 1857, in Minnesota. Before one year old his father moved to Page county, Iowa, and settled on section 20. Mr. Dunmire remained on the farm of his father until twenty.one years of age. His early life was much as other boys on the farm. At the location of coin he purchased lots, built a black- smith shop and engaged in blacksmithing. He has, by close attention to business, worked up a good custom. His shop stands on Main street.
DUNMIRE, S. L., section 20, P. O. Coin; born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, May 12, 1833. Stayed at the homestead till twenty years of age, when he came to Jackson county, Iowa, and engaged for two years in farming. Married Miss Harriett L. Carver, a native of Vermont, in 1856. In the same year came to Page county and settled in what was then Tarkio (now Lincoln) township, on section 20. He now lives at the place of first settlement with things comfortable around him. Has a first- class farm, well watered and one that could be made either a grain or stock farm. He has seven children living, five of whom are at home: John Barton, Lorenzo W., Alfred W., Wm. Willey, Edith E., Effie C. and Winnie H .; two deceased.
KING, A. H., physician, P. O. Coin; born in Appanoose county, Iowa, November 21, 1850, where he lived until five years of age. He then moved to Taylor county, Iowa, and resided there until 1877, when he came to Page county, locating at Snow Hill. He came to Coin in Octo- ber, 1879. Dr. King began the study of medicine in 1870. He attended lectures at Keokuk, Iowa, in the winter of 1878-9. Was married to Miss Clara E. Whitney, a native of McHenry county, Illinois, November 27, 1873. They are the parents of three children: Elton H., Don Roy and Myra F.
LAVELY, T. S., farmer, section 19; born in Pennsylvania, July 10, 1848. When fifteen years of age he went to Nashville, Tennessee,
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where he remained two years. At the end of that time he returned to his home-which he had left when eight years of age-and remained there one year. He then went to Henry county, Illinois. Again returned home, remaining a short time. From this time until coming to Page county he frequently changed his residence, living in several States for a short time only in each. Was married to Miss M. E. Drace, of Page county, March 19, 186 -. He is the father of four children, all boys: Charles C., Ira E., George H. and Lawrence L. Owns 166 acres of fine, well-improved land.
LOY, G. T., farmer, section 14; born in Anderson county, Tennessee, January 7, 1840. When three years of age he went with his parents to Platte county, Missouri, remaining until 1852, when he came to Lincoln township, Page county, Iowa. Enlisted in company F, Twenty-third Iowa volunteer infantry, and served until July 27, 1865. Married Septem- ber 15, 1867, to Miss D. Lester. They have six children: Eva May, Elsie Ann, Vernie, Akie, Vettie and Hubert. Mr. Loy owns a fine farm of 293 acres of land, and has gained the entire confidence and respect of all who know him.
LAMBERSON, W. R., salesman in S. M. Crooks & Co.'s dry goods house, P. O. Coin; born October 14, 1858, at Iowa City, Iowa. Removed with his parents to Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania, and there attended public school and academy. At the age of eighteen he came to Page county. Was engaged for some time at carpentering, etc July 25, 1877, he became connected with Crooks & Co., at Clarinda, as salesman. At the location of a branch house at Coin he was sent to do business there. Is now in the employ of the same firm, and is a promising young man, gifted with energy and excellent business ability.
MONZINGO, T. M., section 28, P. O. Coin; born in Clark county, In- diana, August 11, 1847. Came to Page county, Iowa, in the fall of 1858, where he has made his home since. Was married in Galesburg, Illinois, December 5, 1870, to Miss Mary A. White, born in Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, December 14, 1844. They by this union have four chil- dren: Julia E., Mattie B., Arthur S. and John J., all living at home. Mr. Monzingo owns 243 acres of good land, with fine improvements, and has things arranged home-like; farm is well watered and suitable for grain or stock. His present circumstances are due to energy on his part, as he be- gan with scarcely anything. He is also a township official.
McMICHAEL, P. O. Coin; born in Muskingum county, Ohio, July 12, 1829. Was raised on the homestead, and in the spring of 1864 moved
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to Andrew county, Missouri, where he resided four years. In November, 1867, he came to Lincoln township, Page county, Iowa, and first settled on a farm. At the location of Coin he purchased property and removed to that place, where he now resides. . He was married in 1850 to Rachel Roy, who was born in Alleghany county, Pennsylvania, September 20, 1830. Mr. and Mrs. McMichael are the parents of eight children: J. L., A. R., Sarah E., Maggie E. Mary E., Louisa, J. W. and C. W .; all living, four of whom are at home. Mr. M. has been a farmer nearly all his life. Is now in partnership with his son, in the livery business in Coin. He has served as justice of the peace for twelve years. Owns several lots in Coin with good improvements thereon. Is one of the working members of the Methodist church, and has been instrumental, with others, in the erection of a fine church building.
MCCULLOUGH, G. D., section 32, P. O. Coin; born in Scott county, Indiana, October 20, 1841. Remained in the county till August, 1862. He enlisted in the Sixty-sixth Indiana Volunteers; served three years. Was through the engagements at Richmond, Kentucky, and at this place he was taken prisoner. Was in the Sherman campaign to the sea; in the hospital at Rome, Georgia, one summer, from June till October. Was mustered out June, 1865. Returned to Scott county, Indiana, and engaged in farming and stock-raising. Was married the April following his re- turn from the war, to Mary E. Zaring, a native of Indiana. In the fall of 1869 removed to Page county, Iowa, purchased a farm in section 32, Lin- coln township, which he has in good farming condition. Have three chil- dren living, and at home: Ira L., Sarah J., James R .; one deceased. Has filled the several township offices and is at present an official.
NEELY, MORTIMER, manager of the business house of S. M. Crooks & Co., Coin, Iowa; born in Cayuga county, New York, March 2, 1834. At the age of four years he removed with his parents to Knox county, Illinois. In 1847 he entered the mercantile business in Henderson, Illinois. At the expiration of two years he removed to Galesburg, Illinois, and from that time until the spring of 1851 was engaged in that place in mercantile pursuits. He then went to Peoria, Illinois, and engaged in the the same business for three years, at the expiration of which time he re- turned to Galesburg, and took charge of a business house, where he re- mained until the winter af 1855-6, when he came to Eddyville, Iowa, with a stock of goods, and continued in business until November, 1858. He then went to St. Paul, Minnesota, engaging in the wholesale boot and shoe house of Grant & Johnson. At the event of a change in the administration Nr. Neely received an appointment in the surveyor-general's office. At the opening of the rebellion, he resigned his position, gave up a
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lucrative salary, recruited a company of cavalry in St. Paul, and started for field service." He served for three years in the 14th army corps. Was for a time in Gen. Logan's and Grant's staffs. At the close of three years' service he re-enlisted, and went with Gen. Sully in the Indian cam- paigns of the west for two years. During the winter of 1865-6 he held command of Ft. Randall, Dakota. When the country was rescued, he was mustered out, in June, 1866. Since the war he has given his attention to general mercantile business and stock raising. Mr. Neely is a man of great energy of character and business qualifications. Was married Jan- uary 22, 1879, to Miss Ettie Monroe, a native of Canada.
OHL, S. J., carpenter, P. O. Coin; was born in Mahoning county, Ohio, August 23, 1849. Spent his boyhood at the homestead and was educated at the common schools. At the age of twenty-two was married to Sarah A. Roof, of the same township, county and state. Was en- gaged at carpentering and farming till the spring of 1877, when he came to Page county, Iowa, settled and remained one and a-half years at Cla- rinda; from there he went to the west side of the county and settled at Snow Hill. At the location of Coin he moved to that place and was the first resident citizen of Coin proper. Now owns two lots with improve- ments and is a permanent citizen, helping to build up the town. Before settling permanently in Page county Mr. O. visited southern Missouri, Illinois and Iowa two or three times.
PRINCE, JASPER, grocer, P. O. Coin; was born a slave in Andrew county, Missouri, May 10, 1850, and lived at his place of birth till fourteen years of age, when he came to Amity township, Page county, Iowa, and engaged in farming and subsequently in the grocery business at College Springs, where he owns a one-half block. He was for two years and a-half a student at Amity College, completing the normal course. In February, 1880, he went to Coin and began the grocery business; is now doing business on Main street, and has a good trade established. He is a man who, considering his advantages, has had an exceptionable career.
PHIFER, J. T., section 28: born in Page county, March 2, 1858, and has lived his entire life on the homestead. His early career was similar to that of others. He received his education in the public schools of Lin- coln township. Is a young man of good prospects. Is now giving his attention to farming.
POLSLEY, DANIEL, grocer, P. O. Coin; was born in Henry county, Indiana, April 8, 1836. At the age of seventeen removed with his parents to Des Moines, Iowa, remained one year, and in March, 1854, came to
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Page county, settled at Clarinda and engaged in mercantile pursuits; was a member of the firm of Miller & Polsley from 1868 to '70. From there he went to Tarkio township and gave his attention to farming. In July, 1862, he enlisted in the army, where he served three years. Was in the engagements at Vicksburg, Port Gibson, Black River Bridge, Milliken's Bend, Champion Hill and others. At the close of the war he removed his residence in Page county and again engaged in farming and shipping ; in 1880, he removed to Coin and engaged in the grocery business in which he now has a good trade. Owns lots in the north part of the town with good improvements. Has been one of the substantial citizens in the im- provement of Page county. Has, at different times, held all the township offices. Was married to Sarah Loy in 1860. They have six children, all at home: Pauline, Lucien, Arlan, Jesse, Emery and Mertie.
RICE, A. T., physician and surgeon; born in Warrick county, Indiana, July 5, 1835. Moved to Richland, Spencer county, Indiana, in 1865, re- maining until 1869, when he went to California, remaining five years. In the winter of 1872 he moved to Tarkio, Page county, Iowa. In April, eight years later, he came to Coin. He began to read medicine in 1858, at Taylorville, Indiana, with Dr. W. T. Hogland. His higher education -medical and literary-was received at the Louisville, Kentucky, Uni- versity, and the Pacific University, of San Francisco. In 1868 he took a course in the Keokuk medical college. Was married to Miss Jennie Strad- ley, April 27, 1856. They are the parents of five children, four living: Florence E., Wm. F. Allie O. and Theodora. Was mustered into the service of the United States in August, 1862, remaining until the close of the war.
REEVES, WILLIAM, merchant, P. O. Coin; born in Meigs county, Ohio, December 18, 1848, and resided in the county of his birth until seven years of age. In the spring of 1855 he came with his parents to Fremont county, Iowa. Sickness, and the death of his father near St. Louis, the death of his sister near Hamburg, and that of his mother soon after their arrival at their destination, cast, not only a cloud over the life of young Reeves, but filled it with those experiences peculiar to orphan children. Nothing but the strongest will and greatest energy sufficed to make Mr. Reeves a successful man. He has triumphed where others would have failed, and gained where many lose. He was married to Miss Ida McComb, July 5, 1880. Has been in the mercantile business for many years.
SHAW, L. R., section 31., P. O. Coin; born in Perry county, Ohio, August 24, 1845. Remained at home on a farm until sixteen years of
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age, when he enlisted at Rehoboth, Ohio. Was in the engagements at Manchester, Virginia, Post Republic, Morris' Island, siege of Fort Wag- oner, Petersburg, Virginia, Walthall Junction, Deep Bottom, Chaffin's Bluff, Five Forks, and others. Was mustered out at City Point, August 23, 1865. He returned to Perry county, Ohio, and engaged in farming, and in the following November was married to Sarah J. Lower, of Perry county, Ohio. In March, 1866, came with his family to McDonough county, Illinois, and engaged in farming for nine years. In 1875 came to Page county, and settled on the northeast quarter of section 31, in Lin- coln township, where he now resides. His farm is in a fine state of culti- vation. They are the parents of five children: Lemer, Wm. B., Ellen N., Ina M. and John H.
SPENCER, JOHN G., farmer, section 27; born October 3, 1835, in Hampshire county, Virginia. When sixteen years of age went with his parents to Adams county, Illinois. In 1856 went to Hancock county, Illi- nois, engaging in farming. Married Miss Mary A. Huckins, October 7, 1860. The following five years were devoted to farming. He then entered the employment of the government as a bridge carpenter, which occupation he followed for seven months. In 1870 he came to Iowa. set- tling in Page county. He has one child-adopted-Maggie E. His farm of 240 acres is a model for method and resources.
SHAW, JOSEPH, farmer, P. O. Tarkio; born in 1821 in county Donegal, Ireland, where he matured and received his education. Came to America in 1847, being then twenty-six years of age. He first lo- cated at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, then went to Ohio, from which state he went to Canada, and thence came to Page county in 1858. Married Mrs. Sarah C. Akin, June 15, 1861. By this union he had two children: Salina and David. This wife dying, he was married to Mrs Celia S. Drenry, by whom he has two children: George F. and Alma C. Mrs. Shaw, the present wife, was born in Kentucky, February 14, 1830. Mr. Shaw is another of those men who have achieved fortunes by earnest and brave endeavor. He owns a farm of 600 acres, well stocked and well fruited. He and his wife are members of the M. E. church.
SWITZER, R. E., harness and shoemaker, Coin, Iowa; was born in Summerset county, Pennsylvania, September 10, 1842. Was raised, in what was then Alleghany, now, Garrett county. Began at 14 years of age the Harness business. In 1874 removed to Fayette county, Penn- sylvania. From there he came to northern Iowa, and from there to Page county. Settled first at College Springs, then removed to Coin and built the second house of the town. Now in charge of a harness and shoe
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shop, doing an average amount of business. Was married in 1864 to Cornelia A. McCrum, a native of Virginia. They now have three chil- dren: Clarence R., Mollie C., Ella A. Allat home. Was in service dur- ing the late war. Enlisted at Oakland, Maryland, and remained until close of war. Was in the engagements at Frederick City, Monocacy Junction and Berryville, etc. Was promoted to Sergeant. Owns two and a half (2}) acres of land in Coin.
THOMPSON, M., section 19, P. O. Coin; born in McMeno county, Tennessee, July 2, 1835. Raised on a farm with his parents till nineteen years of age, when he came to McDonough county, Illinois, and was en- gaged there for four years in farming. He then removed to Hancock county, Illinois, remaining there for twelve years, engaged in farming. He then removed to Page county, Iowa, and purchased a one-fourth sec- tion in section 19, which he has now well improved. He was married to Miss R. A. Byler, of Illinois, December 25, 1863, who died September 24, 1879. Has a family of five children, all at home: H. M., W. J., S. M., W. B. and L. B.
TURNER, J. W., section 26, P. O. Coin; born in Butler county, Penn- sylvania, February 18, 1834. Spent his early life on the home place, and in the Spring of 1858, removed to Page county and settled on section 26, in Lincoln township. Resided three years in Colfax township, with which exception he has lived on the place of first settlement. He was married February 20, 1856, to Martha York, a native of Butler county, Pennsylvania. By this union they have nine children living, all at home: Lizzie, Sultana B., John C., Grant P., Geo. W., James E., Wm. Andrew, Judson Lymer, Clyde W. Mr. Turner has filled the several township offices; has served two terms as county superviror and is now serving the third. His farm is well improved, and consists of 200 acres of good and well watered land, and everything arranged in a thorough farmer like manner.
WHITMORE, H., section 28, P. O. Coin; born April 6, 1821, in Morgan county, Ohio. When five years old he came with his parents to Mercer county, Illinois. When nine years old his parents moved to Henry county, and remained in that county until 1870. Was married May 8, 1856, to Augusta A. Rice, of Indiana. In 1870 purchased a farm on sec- tion 28, Lincoln township. Here he has made his home since his advent to Page. Has a good farm, suitable for either grain or stock, and excep- tionally fitted for the latter. Have eight children: James F., Geo., Alva, Forest, June, Marion, Luely and Minnie.
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WIGGENS, A. L., farmer, P. O. Coin; born in Indiana county, Penn- sylvania, May 6, 1847, where he remained until he came to Page county, in the fall of 1868. Entered the militia service in the fall of 1862. Enlisted in the regular, service in the Second Pennsylvania Artillery, in May, 1863. Was in numerous engagements during his term of service, and in the one before Richmond. Was severely wounded in the leg. Was mustered out on account of his wound, May 24, 1865, since which time he has drawn a monthly pension of six dollars. Was married to Miss Martha A. Trim- ble, May 27, 1869, by whom he has four children: Samuel T., Archie M., Wilme R. and Grant N.
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BLOOM, JOHN, farmer, P. O. Shenandoah; born March 16, 1840, in Germany, and for twelve years remained in that country, when his parents emigrated to the United States. They located at Davenport, Iowa, ir. 1852, and remained there three years; then moved to Mercer county, Illi- nois. He enlisted in company E, First Illinois light artillery. Participated in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Shiloh, Jackson, siege of Vicksburg, siege of Jackson, and seven days at Pontotoc. In 1864 went to Jefferson City, Missouri, and aided in driving General Price from western Missouri; was then ordered back to St. Louis, November 15, 1864, and February, 1865, was discharged at Nashville, Tennessee. In 1867 he was married to Miss Catharine Klotz. She was born in May, 1848. In the year 1874 they came to their present location in Morton township. Have seven children: Charles, Franklin, George, Delia S., Edward, Louis and Min- nie.
BEAM, ISAIAH, farmer, born September 4, 1826, in Jackson county, Ohio. At the age of twenty-one years he went to Canton, Illinois. In the year 1839 he moved to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, where he resided for twenty-five years. Then moved to Wayne county, Iowa, and remained there one year. In March, 1865, he moved to Manti, Fremont county, Iowa, and in November of the same year moved to his present residence in Morton township. Was married to Miss Kate Temple, January 13, 1856. They have seven children: Cora D., Laura, George, Bessie, De Witt, Harry and Ethel. Have lost three: Baxter, Edgar and Ernest. Mr. Beam has held office in his township ever since its organization.
CROW, JOSEPH, farmer, P. O. Coin; born September 23, 1841, at Salem, Henry county, Iowa, and at the age of three years moved to Louisa W
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county, Iowa, where he remained until 1861, when he enlisted in company C, of the First regiment Iowa volunteer infantry, and served four months. He participated in the battle at Wilson's Creek, Missouri. Returned to Henry county, Iowa, and was married to Miss Rebecca Kizer, December 22, 1862. Remained in that county two years, when they returned to Louisa county. In 1874 they came to their present home, on section 13. Have four children: William R., Mamie, Leonard L. and Bertha.
EASTON, N. B., farmer, now in insurance business, P. O. Shenandoah; born May 8, 1843, in Pulaski, New York. Lived there until he was eight years old, when his parents moved to Laporte county, Indiana. He resided there until the war began, when he enlisted in company E of the Twentieth regiment Indiana volunteer infantry, and served on the coast of North Carolina, where he was captured by the enemy, after killing the horse from under the colonel of the Third Georgia. He was taken to Libby, then to Tuscaloosa, and to Salisbury, for seven months, when he was paroled, in May, 1862, and exchanged in December of the same year. He returned to his regiment, near Fredericksburg, Virginia, and was in the battles of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and Manassas Junction, when his regiment was taken fo New York to quell the riots of 1863. During the winter of 1863-4, when most of the men re-enlisted, and just before their enlistment, he was taken to Mine Run, and engaged in that fight. In the spring of 1864 was in the Grant campaign, and engaged in the battle of the Wilderness for four days. On the 10th of March, 1864, was captured the second time, and taken to Andersonville prison, reaching that place the 29th of May. Remained there until the 5th of September, 1864. While on the road to Florence he escaped, and was for a week in the swamps and woods of South Carolina; was recaptured by a citizen and returned to prison at Columbia, S. C. After a few weeks was sent to Florence, and after a few weeks' longer confinement and suffering from cold and starvation, was exchanged, December 11, 1864. Returning to his home in Indiana, it was some months before he recovered from the effects of his prison life. In the summer of 1866 he was married to Miss May I. Wolford. One year afterward, moved to McDonough county, Illinois, where he lived four years. In 1872 he moved to Page county, Iowa, and broke 240 acres of prairie. Have seven children: Walter E., Eva S., Charles W., Nettie and the baby. Lost one, in Laporte, Indiana: Loran A.
EMERY, JACOB, farmer, section 8; born January 11, 1844, near New Goshen, Clermont county, Ohio. Lived in that county until the be- ginning of the war, when he enlisted in company F, 23d Ohio volunteer infantry, October 30, 1861, and was discharged for disability contracted
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while in the service, January 22, 1865. Returned to Ohio for a short time, and again enlisted in company C, 146th Ohio volunteer infantry, May 2, 1864, and served until September 7, of the same year, when his term ex- pired. Served as guard during the entire time of service. Returned home and was employed in different avocations until he was married to Miss Harriet Beckwith, April 16, 1867. Mrs. Emery was born in August, 1839, near Williamsburg, Ohio. In the same year he came to Taylor county, Iowa, where he resided for two years. He then moved to Page county, and finally settled in Morton township, where he now lives.
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