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JOHNSON, JOHN W., farmer; born in Sweden, April 28, 1840. Came to America in 1866, locating in the state of New York. In 1872, he came to Page county, and three years later to Essex. Mr. Johnson has been a soldier in the service of his native land, serving for two years.
JENNINGS, G. B,, attorney at law, P. O. Essex; born in Mason coun- ty, Kentucky, January 13, 1850. Came to Essex in February, 1877. His education is more than ordinarily good, having been at the Missouri State University two years, when failing health obliged him to relinquish his studies. Until 1874 he engaged in farming. He then entered the news- paper business, and in 1875 became city editor at Louisiana. He has prac- ticed law since 1877.
KIESTER, H. C., P. O. Essex, hotel and livery business; born in West- moreland county, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1848. He lived with his father on a farm until twenty years of age. Enlisted in company I, eighty-eighth Pennsylvania volunteers, in March, 1865, and served about three and a half months, and was mustered out in July, 1865. He was married De-
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cember 3, 1868, to Miss Mary J. Hoy, of Westmoreland county, born Sep- tember 7, 1847. They lived in that county on a farm about eight years; moved to Essex in the fall of 1876. His principal occupation was coal dealer and drayman until February, 1880, when he went into the livery business. He followed that until June and went into a hotel. They are the parents of five children, four of whom are living: Lucy B., (the old- est, died January 12, 1878), Anna M., Newton B., Maggie S., and Jennie M., are all living at home. Mr. Kiester was elected on the town council in March, 1879, for a term of one year; was re-elected in 1880. Mr. Kies- ter owns one-half interest in a livery stable on Main street including lot, etc., estimated at about $5,000; also two lots in the east part of Essex. He has been a member of the Presbyterian church since nineteen years of age, also a member of the I. O. O. F. since 1877.
LEMON, J. H., farmer, section 21; born in Tennessee in 1835. He moved to Kansas in September, 1875, and came to Page county in 1876. Enlisted in company G, fifth Tennessee cavalry, and was in the battles of Stone River, Lookout Valley, and other smaller skirmishes. Was dis- charged from the service August 22, 1865.
LAGERQUIST, JOHN, city marshal; born in New York City, August, 20,1852. In 1858 he moved with his parents to Georgia. In 1866 he came to Henry county, Illinois, and came to Page county in 1875. He learned the trade of a cabinet maker. He married Miss Clara Anderson, a na- tive of Sweden, August 20, 1873. They are the parents of two children: Walter E. and Katie P. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. of Essex.
LANDEN, CHARLES, druggist and stock dealer; born in Sweden in 1835. His father emigrated to the United States in 1852, accompanied by his wife and two sons, David and Charles. His father died soon after his arrival in this country and young Charles was left to take care of himself. Mr. Landen owns a fine farm in Illinois. Moved to Page county in 1877, and in company with his brother went into the drug business in which he is now engaged. Mr. Landen married Catharina Johnson in 1863.
LINDERHOLM, JOHN; born in 1841, of poor parents. They emi- grated to America when John was eleven years old. They built a small hut in Knox county, Illinois, and lived, as Mr. L. says, for a long time on corn bread and pork, the great difficulty being in getting enough pork. When only thirteen years of age he worked on the construction of the C., B. & Q. railroad. Moved to Webster county, Iowa, in 1868, where he engaged extensively in farming and feeding stock, and commenced the mercantile business in 1874. Moved to Essex in 1877, erected a large
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brick store building, and is now carrying the largest stock of goods in Essex. He also owns a farm and a half interest in an elevator. Was married to Christine Hedberg in 1862. Have had six children: Josephine, Emma, Sophia, Hanna, Oscar and Harry.
MOORE, W. H. C., M. D .; born in Galena, Illinois, in 1841. At- tended Monmouth College four years, and Union College, N. Y., one year, Michigan Universty one year, and Rush Medical College, at Chi- cago, in 1867. Commenced the practice of medicine at Savannah, Illi- nois. Thence he moved to Canton, Illinois, In 1869. Came to Page county in 1871, locating on a farm in Fremont township. Moved to Essex in 1876, and is now devoting his whole time to his profession. Mr. M. and Miss Carrie E. Shaw, of Maquoketa, Iowa, united in marriage in 1872. They have had four children: Lillian Mary, Austin F., Roy, Charles J. Mr. Moore enjoys a liberal practice.
NYE, JOHN P., merchant, Essex; born in the state of New York in the year 1851. He received his early education at the hands of his mother, who had been a school teacher. Subsequently he attended the Lowell Commercial College, in that state. He learned the trade of a machinist, following that occupation for a number of years. In 1870 he went to Omaha, Nebraska, working at his trade until 1874, when he came to Es- sex, and became a member of the firm of Nye & Moore, engaging in the dry goods and grocery business. Mr. N. was married in 1876 to Miss Lucy Hoel, of Omaha, from which union they have two children: Julia and Dora.
NELSON, N. W., P. O. Essex, confectioner and sewing machine agent; born in Henry county, Illinois, August 29, 1851, his father being the first Swede in Henry county. He lived there with his father on a farm until sixteen years of age, when he began work for himself at general labor on a farm. He clerked in a store one year, and moved to Essex in the fall of 1875, and clerked in a store about two and a half years. He went into the sewing machine business in the spring of 1878. He was also in the grocery business, for several years. During that time he was in partner- ship with the following parties, viz: Brown, Pearson, and Anderson. He finally set up for himself in the confectionery and sewing machine business, which he has followed ever since. Mr. Nelson and Malony opened the first restaurant in Essex in 1875. He was married September 7, 1880, to Miss Laura Iliff, of Essex, born in New Jersey, August 13, 1858. Mr. Nelson owns a lot and dwelling house, store room and barber shop on Main street in Essex.
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NORTH, WILLIAM, farmer, section 36, P. O. Essex; born October, 1821, in Champaign county, Ohio. Was educated in the common schools of the county, in which he was born. He came to Iowa in 1856 and lo- cated at Iowa City, where he lived until 1870, in which year he came to Page county, and located where he now lives. He is the owner of 1420 acres of Page county's finest lands, the most of which is under cultiva- tion. He was married in October, 1842, to Miss W. Weed, who died in October, 1869, leaving a family of seven children: Lucy, Ida, Melissa, Hattie and Neva, living, and two deceased-Hiram and California. Was married again, to Mrs. Elizabeth Carwin, by which union they have had one child: Lyman. Mrs. North was the mother of two children by her first husband: Alta B. and William B., living.
NICHOLS, CORNELIUS, druggist, P. O. Essex; born in Andover, Henry county, Illinois, April 2, 1842. Came to Page county, in 1875. Enlisted in company H, 1st Illinois light artillery, April 21, 1864. He participated in the battles of Dalton, Resaca, Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain and at Atlanta. Was taken prisoner July 22, 1864, and released April 1, 1865, having been in Andersonville and other of the southern prisons. Was mustered out June 14, 1865. Married Miss Deborah J. Bryant, a native of Illinois, February 6, 1877. They have three children: Elbert S., William L. and Elsa May, the last named deceased.
PRYOR, W. C., druggist, P. O. Essex; born in Tennessee, October 14, 1847. Came to Iowa in 1877, settling at Riverton, and engaging in the drug business. In 1880 came to Essex, in the same occupation. Married to Miss Carrie Snyder, a native of Illinois, March 5, 1878. He was in the confederate service for two years, entering when fifteen years of age. He was three times taken prisoner during his term of service.
POE, D. A., lumber dealer and grain buyer, Essex; born in Maryland in 1844, and twenty years later went to Galesburg, Illinots, engaging in the grocery business until 1875. In that year he went to Essex, entering into the firm of Alden & Poe as Junior member. Mr. Poe was married in February, 1877 to Miss Bessie Soutar, of Galesburg, Illinois. They are the parents of one child: James F.
ROSS, FRANK, farmer and stock-raiser, section 15, P. O. Essex; born in Ohio in the year 1839. Educated in Henry College, Illinois. Came to this state in the fall of 1874. He now lives on a fine farm of eighty acres, and is the owner. In 1862 he was married to Miss Eliza- beth Morrison, from which marriage has resulted the birth of five chil- dren: Uriella, Lula, Maud, Frank, and Lawrence. Mr. Ross is a man
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calculated to win the respect of all who know him, and enjoys the entire confidence of his neighbors. He is a worthy man.
REED, W. N., farmer, section 32; born in Cumberland county, Penn- sylvania, June 18, 1838. In 1850 went to Rock Island, Illinois. Came to Page county in 1872. Married Miss M. J. Warma, a native of Pennsyl- vania, by whom he has four children: Charles E., Willie D., S. B., and Nellie A. Owns 120 acres.
ROLLO, FRANK, farmer, P. O. Essex; born in Rochester, Monroe county, New York, March 17, 1842. Came to Iowa in 1866, and in 1871 went to Kansas. Returned to Iowa, Ida county, in 1874, and to Page county in 1879. Was married to Miss Violletta Hall, October 5, 1862. They have three children: Albert, William E. and Coria. Enlisted in the Eighth Wisconsin, company K, September 4, 1861, serving with that regiment one year. Was in the battles of Fredericktown and New Mad- rid, Missouri. Discharged in September, 1862. Re-enlisted January 1, 1864, in company D, 95th Illinois infantry, and was mustered out in De- cember, 1865.
SELBY, ALONZO, farmer and stock raiser, section 3, P. O. Essex; born in Indiana, in 1844, where he received his education. He moved in the fall of 1870 to Cass county, Iowa, and from thence to Page county, where he has since resided. He is the owner of 133 acres of excellent land. Was married in 1867 to R. J. Brewer. Has five brothers and two sisters. Mr. Selby entered the service of his country August 12, 1863. He was wounded at Chicamauga, and taken prisoner, suffering privation and hunger in five confederate prisons: Richmond, Danville, Anderson- ville, Charleston and Florence. After being held a prisoner seventeen months, he was exchanged. Was mustered out in June, 1865, returning to his home in Indiana.
STOOPS, P. F., farmer, section 20; born in Green county, Ohio, in 1830. Lived in Clinton and Warren counties until 1834. Came to Page county in 1877. Married Miss S. Whetsel, a native of Warren county, Ohio. Have five children: Rebecca, Minnie E., Charles A., James F. and Elizabeth A. Owns 160 acres.
STILL, D. H., miller, P. O. Essex; born in Green county, November 3, 1837. Came to Iowa in October, 1856, to Fremont county in 1870, and to Essex in 1878. Was married May 31, 1857, to Miss C. F. Horton, a native of Ohio. They have six children: W. W., Francis E., George, Robert, A. L. and Fred. D. Enlisted in company H, Fifth Indiana in-
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fantry. Was in numerous battles, among them: Elizabethtown, Florence, Pulaski, Columbus, Franklin and Nashville. Discharged September 7, 1865.
SEARLE, JAMES, mason, P. O. Essex; born in England, October 5, 1846. Came to America in 1872, and to Page county in 1876. Married Miss Elizabeth Thayers, a native of England, October 24, 1867. They are the parents of four children: Alice G., Edward, May and Grace.
STARKEY, A., farmer, section 28; born in Sullivan county, Indiana, July 25, 1841. Came to Iowa in 1855, and in 1862 moved to Page county. Married Miss Mary Huntsman, a native of Mills county, Iowa, March 29, 1856. They have four children living: Armstren M., Blueford A., Mar- garet A. and Dora. Was severely injured by injudicious whipping on the part of a teacher, while a school boy, from the effects of which he has never permanently recovered.
THOMAS, GEORGE W., clerk, P. O. Essex; born in Washington county, Ind., January 30, 1850. Moved with his grandfather to Page county, Iowa, in the fall of 1855. Lived with his grandfather on a farm until 1869. Moved to Clarinda at the age of nineteen and began teaching the same year. Attended the graded schools of Clarinda. Moved to Essex in the spring of 1872. Taught the first school in Essex. Followed teach- ing until 1880. Had charge of the graded school in Essex in 1879. Was married May 28, 1874, to Miss Chattie Johnson, of Hepburn, Page county, Iowa, born in Clarinda, November 10, 1854. Owns lot number 628, and dwelling house on Main street in the town of Essex.
TAVERNER, JOSEPH; born in Devonshire, England. Was edu- cated in the common and high schools of that country. His father was a butcher and Mr. T. learned that trade. In 1867 his father made an assignment of his property to his son. Mr. T. now commenced business on a larger scale, running a fine farm of one hundred and eighty acres in connection with his shop. Emigrated to the United States in 1873. Be- came a Mason the same year, and is still a member of that order. He lo- cated in Nebraska City, but after a residence of four years in that city, came to Essex, where he is now doing buisness. Was married to Josephine Bray. They have had five children, of whom one is now living. He served in the cavalry in England seven years.
WARNER, G. B., farmer, section 19; born in Winnebago county, Illinois, in 1853. Came to Page county in 1874. Was married to Miss Ada Blair in 1872. They have three children: Clema, Bertha and Delos. Owns a farm of 160 acres, all improved, with orchards and fine buildings.
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WOLFE, G. N .; born in Pennsylvania in 1849. Moved with his par- ents to Rock Island, Illinois, when six years of age. He attended the common schools of that city, and while yet young learned the carpenter trade. When fourteen years old he enlisted in the Twelfth Illinois, and one year later participated in the battle of Goldsborough. Came to Cla- rinda in 1869. Spent the following two years traveling through Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska, and then returned to Pennsylvania. Moved back to Iowa in 1875. This time he engaged in farming in Nodaway township. Unfortunately this was the year of the grasshoppers, and he lost his crop. The next year he moved to Essex, where he has remained, doing a thriv- ing business at his trade. Was married in 1876 to Miss Sadie Thomas, by whom he is the father of two children: Claude and Walter S. He reck- ons his ancestry as far back as the gallant Gen. Wolfe, who was killed in the taking of Quebec.
WEBSTER, B. M., M. D .; was born near Racine, Ohio, in 1848. His father moved to Illinois when he was 10 years old, and from there to Ben- ton county, Iowa, in 1862. He was educated at Cornell College; read medicine at Belle Plaine, Iowa, and graduated at Rush Medical College, Chicago, in 1869. Commenced the practice of medicine in the spring of 1869, in Clarinda. Moved to Shenandoah in 1870, where he continued practicing until 1875, when, on account of ill-health, he was obliged to give up his practice. Moved to Essex, and commenced banking, as a member of the firm of B. M. Webster and O. A. Rogers. In January, 1879, Mr. Rogers went to Clarinda, and Mr. Webster continued the business under the name of B. M. Webster. Mr. Webster is doing business in a fine brick building, which he built in 1877. Married Miss Kittie Burnet, of Blairs- town Iowa, in 1869. They have had two children, one only now living.
ZOOK, J. M., engineer, P. O. Essex; born in Johnson county, Indiana, September 12, 1844. Went to Missouri in 1856, to Nebraska in 1858, back to Missouri in 1860, to Nebraska in 1863, to Fremont county, Iowa in 1875, to Page county in 1877. Was married March 13, 1863, to Miss Z. P. Van Curan, by whom he has one child living; W. M. Enlisted in the 5th Missouri, and subsequently in company C, 35th Missouri infantry. Was discharged in February, 1863.
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TARKIO TOWNSHIP.
ANDERSON, MARGARET J., farmer, section 3, P. O. Bingham; born in 1828, in York county, Pennsylvania, remaining in that state, and receiving her education, until 1851, when she moved to Ohio. Remained there seven years, when she located in Henry county, Illinois, where she lived three years. She then came to Page county, locating on her present farm. She was married in 1846, to Thomas P. Anderson, a native of Pennsylvania. They had seven children as the fruit of this union: Re- becca A., James P., William J., Hugh M., Emma J., Clara E. and Charley.
BURRIGHT, JOHN D., farmer, section 31, P. O. Bingham; born February 22, 1847, in Ogle county, Illinois. Received his education in the common schools and Dixon's Academy. Came to Page county in 1874. Enlisted March 3, 1864, in company I, 140th Illinois infantry. Was dis- charged at Camp Fry, Chicago. Married Miss Emma Esbbough, Decem- ber, 1869. They are the parents of five children: Metta F., Ida E., Lena E., Solomon M. and Nettie C.
BREWER, O. H., farmer, section 20, P. O. Shenandoah; born in Ran- dolph county, North Carolina. When twelve years of age he moved with his parents to Washington county, Indiana, where he lived until 1849, when he went to Carroll county, Illinois. He resided in Carroll county until coming to Page county, Iowa, in 1869, settling in Tarkio township. Owns 346 acres of excellent land. Married in October, 1831, to Miss Lu- cinda Starks, who died August 23, 1833, leaving one child, who died in the army.
BREWER, J. R. farmer, section 17, P. O. Shenandoah; born in Wash- ington county, Indiana, May 4, 1845. When four years of age he moved to Carroll county, Illinois, where he resided until coming to Page county. Married April 4, 1874, to Miss Isidora Snodderly, a native of Page county. They have two children: Guy A. and Maud.
BREWER, I. W., farmer, section 19, P. O. Shenandoah; born in Washington county, Indiana, October 9, 1840, where he remained until 1848, when he moved with his parents to Carroll county, Illinois. Came to Page county in the spring of 1869. Was married October 20, 1867, to Miss A. L. Westfall, a native of Clay county, Illinois. They have one child: Austin O.
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EDWARDS, J. V., farmer, section 20, P. O. Tarkio; born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, September 7, 1825. Lived there until 1865, when he went to Knox county, Illinois. Came to Page county in 1872, settling in Page City. Entered the service of the United States in company K, Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania infantry, in February, 1864. Was discharged on account of disability in March, 1865. Was married October 22, 1846, to Miss Louisa Aker. They are the parents of eight children: Sarah E., Daniel L., Rebecca, James H., John W., Emma J., Rosa F. and one de- ceased.
HARLIN, J. B., farmer, section 16; born in McDonough county, Illi- nois, August 21, 1854. Settled in Page county, Iowa, in 1874. Was married to Miss Mary M. Larabee, November 31, 1879. Mr. Harlan is still a young man, but one of great energy and noble purposes.
JONES, JEREMIAH, farmer, section 21, P. O. Tarkio; born in Mor- gan county, Ohio, September 21, 1846. When six years of age he moved with his father's family to Henry county, Illinois, where he resided until 1876, when he came to Page county, Iowa. Enlisted in the federal army January 21, 1864, in company H, Ninth Illinois cavalry. Was in numer- ous engagements during his time of service. Married October 12, 1869, to Miss E. J. Galloway, a native of Illinois. They have three children: John M., William J. and Carrie C.
KING, JAMES K., farmer, section 33, P. O. Tarkio;' born June 15, 1831, in Summit county, Pennsylvania, receiving his education in the com- mon school. He learned the carpenter's and wagon maker's trade of his father, who was an excellent mechanic. He came to Iowa, fixing upon his present location in 1869. He has held the offices of township auditor for two years, and of justice of the peace for four years. He was married December 18, 1838, to Miss Harriet Lanning, a native of Pennsylvania. They have nine children, six living: Columbia, George W., Bart. H., Let- tie, Skiles A. and Jordan.
MAXON, THOMAS R, farmer, section 16, P. O. Essex; born in New York, July 1, 1826, and until 1860 New York remained his state of resi- dence. He then went to Boone county, Illinois, remaining until 1871, when he located in Page county. He was married April 28, 1869, to Miss Eliza M. Kellogg. They have five children, four living: F. Adelia, Frank T., J. Isabella, and Emily G.
MILLER, WOLF, farmer, P. O. Tarkio; born in Anderson county, Tennessee, October 20, 1837, and lived there until 1840, then moved with
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his parents to Platte county, Missouri. Here he received a common school education. In 1852 he came to Iowa. Enlisted in the United States army August 11, 1862, in company F, twenty-third Iowa infantry, and was in all the battles in which that regiment fought. He was married January 1, 1862, to Miss Martha J. Harrell, a native of Tennessee .. They have two children, Louis E. and one unnamed. Mr. Miller came from one of the first families to settle in Tarkio township, and is fully conversant with all its wonderful career of progress.
McNUTT, ALEXANDER, farmer, section 11, P. O. Clarinda; born in the state of Ohio, in 18 -. There he grew to manhood, receiving his education in the common school. When he was fifteen years of age he came with his parents to this county, and has since been a continuous resi- dent of the same. He is one of a family of fifteen children. Both of his parents were natives of Virginia.
MILLER, R. C., farmer, section 29, P. O. Tarkio; born June 25, 1838, in Anderson county, Tennessee. Was there raised and educated in the common school. Came with his parents to Iowa in 1854. Mr. Miller lo- cated on his present farm in 1869. He enlisted in company F, First Ne- braska infantry, June 17, 1861. Was in the battles of Shiloh, Port Jack- son and other skirmishes. Was honorably discharged November 10, 1864. Was married August 16, 1860, to Miss J. E. McDonald, by whom he has three children: Revel E., Nellie E. and Maud M. He owns a fine farm, and has it under excellent management.
MCGHEE, ANDREW, farmer, section 34, P. O. Tarkio; born June 17, 1833, in Lake county, Ohio. He received his education in the com- mon schools of the county, learning, meantime, the trade of a founder. In 1852 he came to Iowa, locating on his present farm. He has held the offices of justice of the peace and road supervisor, and is now school di- rector. Was married March 25, 1858, to Miss S. M. Shockey, by whom he has six children: Thomas A., William H., Carrie P., Charles L., T. A. and Eva M. Owns eighty-eight acres of fine land.
NELSON, CHARLES, farmer, section 13, P. O. Clarinda; born in Sweden in 1839, receiving his education in the common schools of that country. Emigrated to America in 1867, locating in this county. He has by industry possessed himself of a farm of 160 acres. Married Miss S. Peterson, a native of Sweden, in 1860. They are the parents of four chil- dren: Peter, Charles E., Fred. and William. Mr. Nelson and his wife are members of the Evangelical Lutheran church.
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SNODDERLY, JOHN, farmer, section 23, P. O. Tarkio; born No- vember 2, 1836, in Anderson county, Tennessee. Went with his parents to Platte county, Missouri, in 1842, remaining until 1853, when he settled in Tarkio township. Enlisted August 9, 1862, in company F, 23d Iowa infantry, fighting bravely in all the battles in which his regiment partici- pated. Was married to Miss Mary A. Kennel, April 20, 1871. They have two children: James W. and Mahala F. Owns a fine farm, under a high state of cultivation.
SEDERBORG, ANDREW, farmer, section 2, P. O. Essex; born in Sweden, in 1851. Was educated in the exceptionally fine common schools of that country. Came to America in 1871, and located on his present farm two years later. He was married to Miss E. C. Johnson, a native of Sweden, in 1873. They have four children: S. E. W., C. J. H., Frank A. T. and Emma M. C. The farm of Mr. Sederborg comprises 67 acres, and is under a high state of cultivation.
STRAW, LEWIS, farmer, section eight, P. O. Essex; born in Green county, Wisconsin, July 14, 1853. Was there raised and educated in the common schools. Came to Iowa in 1874, and two years later located on his present farm. He was married in 1876 to Miss A. James, by whom he has two children: Myrtle and Minnie. His farm is in fine condition, and a monument of his industry and perseverance.
SIMPSON, WILLIAM, farmer, section 26, P. O. Tarkio; born in In- diana county, Pennsylvania, February 24, 1822. He is one of a family of eleven children. As a man Mr. Simpson enjoys the fullest confidence and esteem of his neighbors, and his character, in strictness of integrity and purity of purpose, is worthy of all imitation.
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