History of Scott County, Iowa, Part 101

Author: Inter-state Publishing Company (Chicago, Ill.)
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago, Inter-state publishing co.
Number of Pages: 1280

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Charles P. Carter, the oldest settler in Hickory Grove Town- ship, was born in Wayne County, one mile sonth of Centreville, Ind., April 24, 1829. His father was Alfred Carter, deceased, who was born near Fredericksburg, Va., in the Shenandoah Valley. He came with his family to Scott County in 1836. He was one of the first county commissioners for the Territory of Iowa, and in 1839-'40 represented Scott County in the Territorial Legislature. The family consisted of eight children-Julia A., John T., Martin W. (deceased), Chas. P., James T. (deceased), William A. (deceased), Naney J. (now Mrs. Lafayette Fish, resides in Tahama, Tahama Co., Cal.), and Mary E. (deceased). Mr. Alfred Carter died Nov. S, 1840. The subject of this memoir had very few educational ad- vantages, being educated chiefly in the school of hard work. In 1872 he made a trip to California, returning the same year. He was married in 1854 to Sarah E. Higgins, daughter of Julins Hig- gins, now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Carter have had four children- Ida E., Lizzie M., Carrie L., and a son Alfred who is dead. Mr. Carter owns 207 acres of rich land in Hickory Grove Township and 193 acres in Allen's Grove Township, and is extensively engaged in farming and stock-raising; makes a specialty of the latter. He is a member of the A. O. U. W., Lodge No. 17. Dixon.

Vincent S. Carter, deceased. was born in Virginia, where he lived until he was a few years old, then moved to Wayne Co., Ind., and from there to Seott County in 1838, and settled in Rocking- ham Township; kept store there abont six months, then went to Pilot Grove, Hickory Grove Township, and engaged in farming there until 1850, when he removed to Jersey Ridge, four miles north of Davenport. Afterward moved to Davenport, where he died about 1871.

Michael Connor, section 2, Hickory Grove Township, was born in the Province of Ontario (then Upper Canada), March 25, 1835, and is a son of John Connor, deceased, a native of Carlow Co., Ireland. John Conner came with his family to this county in 1846, locating in Liberty Township, and in 1850 removed to Allen's Grove Township. Our subject was a soldier for Uncle Sam in the late war, in Co. C, 2d Iowa Cavalry, and was present at the siege of Corinth. Nashville. Rienza, Coffeeville and others ; for further

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information as to the battles, raids, etc., see the biography of Daniel Snyder, of Liberty Township. Mr. Connor went into the war as a private, and returned as first lieutenant. In 1865 he re- moved to his present farm. Ile was married Nov. 10. 1869, to Jennie, daughter of James Stephens, of whom we speak at greater length elsewhere in this work. They have four children -Jennie J .. Nellie L., Adda M. and Williard E. £ Mr. Connor is the present school treasurer for Hickory Grove. Ile is a member of the following societies: A. F. & A. M., I. O. O. F., and A. O. U. W. He owns over 200 acres of land.

Leander Curtis was born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Dec. 3, 1817; son of Mark Curtis, of Connecticut. Leander spent his early life in working on his father's farm and in attending the district school, where he obtained a fair education. He went to Adams Co., III .. in 1842, where he engaged in farming until 1857, when he re- moved to Scott County and settled on section 1, Hickory Grove Township, which is his present home. Ile owns 160 acres in this township, 160 in Sheridan Township, and 30 acres of timber land in Allen's Grove Township. He is known as one of Scott County's most energetic and enterprising citizens. He was married in 1844 to Hannah Stoaks; she died Jan. 20, 1868, leaving three children -Elmore. Ellen M. and Emily J. Mr. Curtis married his present wife, Mary A. Reed, in September, 1872. She was born in New York, and was a daughter of Samnel and Mary Reed.

John E. Dempster was born in Morgan Co. , Ohio, Jan. 3, 1838, son of Thomas Dempster, of Maryland. John E. was reared on a farm and educated at Taylorville, Ohio, where his parents moved when he was three years okl. In March, 1859, he came to Scott County. fle taught school in Hickory Grove. Allen's Grove and Winfield Townships four years. His marriage to Esther E. Burch occurred March 5, 1868. She is a daughter of Ira Burch, a resident of this township. Mr. and Mrs. Dempster had three children- Emma E., Mary JJ. and John 1. Mrs. Esther Dempster died and Mr. Dempster was again married, April 13. 1875, to JJosephine Fitzsimmons, daughter of Phelix Fitzsimmons, now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Dempster have two children-Alden H. and Edna A. Mr. Dempster was township clerk two terms; has been director and secretary of the independent district of Lynn Grove for the past 14 years. His brothers, Albert, George W. and Francis M .. were soldiers in the late war, Francis M. died at Cheat Mount- ain, W. Va. He was taken prisoner at Winchester, Va., and contined in Libby, Belle Island and Castle Thunder prisons. Albert was discharged on account of disability; eame to Iowa, was drafted into the service and served until the close of the war. He died in Crawfordsville, Iowa. in March, 1875.

Andrew Dengler is a native of Bavaria, Germany, born Oet. 19, 1827. Ile emigrated to America, Aug. 12, 1855. He located in Davenport, Iowa. He obtained employment as a farm laborer, working for $15 and $20 a month for four years. He was married

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to Henrietta Eckhoeff, Jan. 15, 1859. After he was married Mr. Dengler rented land for 15 years, then purchased 140 acres in Hickory Grove Township, which is his present home. He has his farm under good cultivation and well stocked. Mr. and Mrs. Dengler have nine children-Henry, Adolph, Lizzie, Charles, Earnest, William, Amelia. Bettie and August ; four of them are going to school. Mr. Dengler is a consistent member of the Lutheran church.

Conrad Dietz was born in Hegs, Germany, May 1, 1849. He emigrated to America in 1855, landing at Baltimore, Md. From there he went to Johnstown, Pa., where he remained two years, then came to Scott County and located in Hickory Grove Township. His father gave him 80 acres of land here, where he now resides; he also owns 40 acres in Cleona Township, making 120 acres. He has his farms under good cultivation and leads an economical and industrious life. He was married to Maggie Puck. March 2, 1870. Their union has been blessed with seven children-Herman, Willie, Matta, Tilda, Emma, Gustave and Bernhardt. Mr. Dietz's widowed mothermakes her home with him. Mr. Dietz, Sr., died in 1878 at the age of 72.

Caleb Dunn is a native of Franklin Co., O., born May 14, 1820. He went with his parents to Fountain Co., Ind., in the fall of 1834, and came to this county and located in Allen's Grove Township the spring of 1837. When they came here the Indians still inhabited the county and wild game was to be had in abundance. At that time there was no settlement between Allen's Grove and Davenport. The Indians frequently staid over night with them. Caleb worked for his father until he was 25 years old; the latter then gave him $100, with which he bought 80 acres of land on section 3, Hickory Grove Township. He moved on it in June, 1844. and it has been his home since. He now owns 335 acres and is an extensive farmer and stock-raiser. His marriage to Eleano Ccase, of Bed.ord Co., Pa., occurred in June, 1844. To them have been born six children-George F., born in 1845; Isabella J., in 1847; Chandler K., in 1849; William A., in 1851; Lydia E, in 1854, and Mary V., born in 1859.

J. II. Gasseling was born in Holland, Nov. 23, 1823. He emigrated to America in 1854 and landed in New York, where he worked in a lumber yard six months, then came to Iowa and lo- cated in Davenport in the spring of 1855. He worked in a saw- mill two months, then hired as a farm hand for one year, at $120 a year. Then worked by the month, receiving $20 in the summer and $13 in the winter for some time; he then commenced farming for himself. In company with Mr. Will Ghoering they rented 120 acres of land at $3 an acre for one year, then leased the same for five years. In 1863 they dissolved partnership and Mr. Gasseling continued to work the farm alone. He bought it in 1863, and in 1864 bought 80 acres more, making 200 acres in all. He has his

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farm under good cultivation and well stocked. He was married in Davenport in 1861 to Mary Kamper. To them have been born nine children-Theodore, born in 186%; Hannah, in 1863; Mar- garet, in 1865; Henry, in 1870; Lizzie, in 1872; Barney, in 1874; Allie, in 1876, and Harman, in 1880. Hannah married Theodore Mullenback in May, 1881; they reside in this township. Mr. Gasseling is a member of the Catholic church.

George Golinghorst is a native of Hanover. Germany, born May 8, 1830. . He emigrated to the United States, landing in New Or- leans in November, 1847, having been on the ocean 10 weeks. As he was quite young when he came to this country he could not do heavy work. He obtained employment in a hotel in New Or- leans some time, then accepted a situation as bar-tender on a steamboat. In 1854 he eame to Davenport and shortly afterward settled on the place where he now resides. IIe bought S0 acres of land, to which he has since added 260 acres, making 340 in all. He has speculated to some extent in stock, in which he has been very successful and has accumulated a comfortable fortune. He has always been strictly honest and upright in his dealings with men and takes this as his standard of religion. He was married July 4, 1860, to Lizzie Haman. To them have been born nine children-Mary B., born Dee. 12, 1863; Henry, July 3, 1866; Fred, June 18, 1867: George, June 19, 1869; Leena. Dec. 20, 1870; Rodolph, Jan. 21, 1872; Emma, April 23, 1876; Lizzie, Oct. 3, 1879, and Agnes, Nov. 4, 1881.

Mathias Gries is a native of Prussia, born Feb. 5. 1829. He is a son of Mathias Gries, Sr., born also in that country. The sub- ject of this biography came to Scott County in 1854. and worked by the month three years. In 1857 he went to Nebraska, where he helped to settle the town of Grand Island. He returned to this eounty in 1863. He was married to Anna Lamp, June 13, 1865. Their married life has been blessed with four children-Sophia, Minnie, John and Alvina. Mr. Gries and family reside on section 22, this township, where he is the owner of 153 acres of rich land, under good cultivation and well stocked.

Thomas Joens is a son of Henry Joens, a native ot Hol- stein, Germany, where Thomas was born Oct. 4, 1858. They came to this country in 1865. Thomas was educated in the English and German languages. After coming to this coun- ty, he engaged in farming three years, then bought the hotel, saloon and four aeres of ground on which it is situated, in January, 1882, which he still runs. It is known as the Seven-Mile House of Hickory Grove Township. Ile was married. Nov. 28, 1880, to Emma Rochan, daughter of Fred. A. Rochan, who is a resident of Sheridan Township. Mr. Joens has his hotel in first- class order. and has a thriving trade.

Henry Kardel was born in Holstein, Germany, April 5. 1840. His parents were John and Minnie (Ervors) Kardel; the former was born in Holstein, Germany. April 27, 1807. They were mar-

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ried in 1833, and had three children-Frederick, Fridreeke and Henry. The mother died in 1853, in America, four weeks after arriving here. In 1855 Mr. John Kardel married his present wife, Anna Christina. The subject of this sketch emigrated with his parents to the United States in 1853, and came at once to Scott County and bought their present farm in Hickory Grove Township, which consisted of 240 acres. The farm has been divided between the brothers, Henry and Frederick, giving each 120 acres. Henry

Kardel was married in 1864 to Catherine Hagedorn. They have three children-John B., born May 5, 1865; Amanda, June 5, 1867. and Theodore, born April 16, 1869. Mr . Kardel is engaged in raising grain and stock, and is making his mark as a first-class farmer.

John Kerker was born in Bavaria, Germany, Feb. 16, 1817. He emigrated to America in 1838. and landed at New Orleans, thence to St. Louis, Mo. From St. Louis he went to Illinois and worked three years; then when to Zanesville, O., where he re- mained four or five years. In October, 1853, he came to Daven- port. He obtained employment in Wickersham's hardware store one year. then accepted a situation in Mitchell's store, which he held three years; then bought 100 acres of land on section 9, Hickory Grove Township, which he settled upon in 1857. Since that time he has added 60 acres to his farm, making 160 acres of as fine land as there is in the country, all under good cultivation. He was married in Ohio, on Jan. 21, 1845, to Maggie Rock. By this union there were 11 children, nine living-John E; Peter, now married; Adam, also married; Margaret, now the wife of John Whitman; Louisa, wife of John Sonther: Joseph H., Wil- liam II., Tilda M., and Clara H. Mr. Kerker is a member of the Catholic church.

Henry Clindt is a native of Holstein, Germany, born March 12, 1846, son of Henry Klindt, Sr., who died in 1879. The subject of this memoir came to the United States in 1865, and located in Scott County. He worked for several years in Maysville, Hickory Grove Township; then established the hotel there, which he still runs. He was married in 1877 to Celia Sindt. They have had three children-Metta, Albert and Henry. Mr. Klindt is a mem- ber of the Maysville Shooting Club.

David Knouse was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., March 24 1840, son of David Knouse, a native also of that place, who came with his family to Moline, Ill., in the spring of 1850, and to Davenport in the fall of that year. The subject of this sketch received a common school education; he enlisted in Company D, 20th lowa Infantry, in the late war, and served three years, partic- ipating in the siege and capture of Vicksburg, siege of Ft. Morgan, Ft. Blakely, Mobile and others. He was married April 24 1869, to Temperance Day, a native of Washington Co., Pa., and a daughter of George W. Day, now of this township. Mr. and Mrs. Knouse have had six children, five living-George W.

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William D., Mary T., Frank L. and Lewis G. Mr. Knonse owns 160 acres of land, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising.

Claus H. Lamp was born in Holstein, Germany, May 6, 1848. His father, Claus Lamp, was born at that place in 1800. He came to America with his family in November, 1846, and located in Davenport, lowa, in the spring of 1847. He is a carpenter by trade; his wife was a physician; she died in 1870. He is still living. Claus II. Lamp came with his parents to Davenport in 1847, and attended school in Davenport. When 10 years of age his father bought a piece of unbroken prairie. and commeneed to make a farm. He was married Ang. 13. 1861, in Davenport, to Catharine Lamp. By this union there are six children-Matilda, born April 30, 1864; Caroline. March 7, 1869; Julius, Jan. 28, 1872; Clara. Jan. 22, 1876. and Adolphus, born Dec. 26, 1878. Mr. Lamp owns 160 acres of land where he resides; also 320 acres in Hickery Grove Township, and 160 acres in Liberty Township, which he purchased for his wife, making 640 acres in all, mostly under cultivation.

Tennis Lietuge was born in Germany, Jan. 6, 1831. In 1850 lie left his home in Germany. and emigrated to the United States. Ile located at once in Davenport. and engaged in speculating in horses some four years: then, in partnership with his brother, he bought a farm in Hickory Grove Township, which his brother managed, while he still continued in his business of horse-trading. In 1879 his brother died, and in 1881 he married his widow. She had four children by her first husband-Emma, Mary, Christ and Eddie. Mr. Lietage is now residing in Maysville, where he owns a fine residence. and conducts a saloon and boarding honse. He also manages his farm of 88 acres, near the town, and is making a financial success of it.

David Lougher was born in South Wales, three miles from Swansea, Sept. 19. 1819. Ilis father. Eben Lougher, was a na- tive of Wales; brought his family to Quebec in 1832, and to Car- bondale, Pa., the same year. In 1833 they moved to Pittsburg, Pa. From there David Lougher went to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1837. He was employed as second engineer on the Alabama River, from Mobile to Montgomery, two years. Then worked in the Wire-drawing Works in Cincinnati several years. In 1850 he came to Scott County, and in 1851 entered 320 acres of land on sections 14 and 23. Hickory Grove Township. He now owns 192 aeres on section 14, where he resides. He was married June 13, 1843. to Margaret Price. They have had six children, five liv- ing-Elizabeth, John, Lina, Mary, and Timothy. Mr. Longher has held several local offices in the gifts of the people in this township.

John G. Matthews is a native of Pennsylvania, born Dec. 22, 1835. Ilis father, Benjamin Matthews, was born July 11, 1804, in Sussex Co., N. J. From there he removed to Pennsylvania in 1812, thenee to Davenport in 1848. He located in Hickory Grove Town-

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ship, where he bought 140 acres of land, which he sold and bought a farm near Davenport; afterward returned to Hickory Grove Township. He now resides with his son near Hickory Grove. The subject of this sketeh came to Scott County with his parents in 1848. He remained in Davenport a short time, then purchased his present farm in Hickory Grove Township. He has his land under good cultivation and in a flourishing condition. IIe was married to Elizabeth Me Knight July 11, 1854. To them were born six children-Adda, now Mrs. William Knouse, of Eldridge; Kate, born Nov. 21, 1864; Charles D., Oct. 15, 1866; John E., Oct. 23. 1868; Arthur S., May 21, 1870, and Walter S., born Jan. 3, 1873. Mr. Matthews has held the offices of justice of the peace and town- ship clerk for the past 10 years, filling both with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the people.

Charles Rathjen was born in Hickory Grove Township on the 27th of May, 1858. He was reared and educated in the district schools of that place. On Dec. 7, 1877, he was married to Ma- tilda Eichman. Their union has been blessed with two children- Hellena, born in October, 1878, and Albert, born Nov. 15, 1880. Mr. Rathjen owns a fine farm of 160 acres, on section 6, this town- ship, and raises grain and stock for the market. He is a thorough- going young man, and will make his mark as a good farmer. He does not take a very active interest in politics, but votes for the best man.

Chr. Rock was born in Waldoek, Germany, Jan. 15, 1829. In 1853 he emigrated to America; landed in New York, and came at onee to Davenport, Iowa. He worked as a farm laborer at $S a month for some time, then worked on the railroad until 1854, when he went to New Orleans; failing to find employment there he returned to Davenport and worked as a farm hand some three years; then rented land for four years; afterward bought 160 aeres, to which he has since added until now he owns 630 acres of good farming land. Hle was married in 1857 to Williamence Rock. They have five children-Christe, Louisa, Caroline, Williamence and Frederick. Louisa is now married.

Frederick Rohs was born in Holstein, Germany, Ang. S, 1824. His father, John Rohs, is a native also of that country and came to America in 1851; he resides with his son Frederick. The subject of this memoir came with his parents to this country in 1851, and landed in New Orleans, and came at once to Davenport. He went to work at the carpenter's trade and continued in that business three years, then purchased a farin of 160 acres in Hickory Grove Township, where he has since resided. He now owns 640 aeres of valuable land. He was married to Dora Bosh in August, 1851. They have four children-Mary (who married Henry Paustian), John, Lois and Henry. Mr. Rohs, in politics, is a Republican.

Joachim Rohlk is of German nativity, born Dee. 1, 1832. He emigrated to America in 1852 and came to Davenport, Iowa, June 21 of that year. After working two years by the month, he rented

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a farm, which he purchased five years later. It consists of 160 acres in section 33, Hickory Grove Township, and is under good cultivation. He was married to Bettie Arp, in Davenport, Feb. 17, 1862. To them were born eight children, seven living-Henry (who is attending college in Davenport), Willie, Amelia, Emma, Charley, Lizzie and James. Mr. Joachim Rohlk has been an in- valid for the past six years, not being able to attend to business. Ilis wife, who is a very efficient manager, takes care of the farm. Mrs. Rohlk's father, Mr. Peter Arp, resides with her. He celebrated his 90th birthday Sept. 2, 1881. He was born in Germany, Sept. 2, 1792, and emigrated to this country in 1852, and has been a res- ident ot Davenport and vieinity since that time. Since the death of his wife, which occurred eight years ago, he has lived with Mrs. Rohlk.

Adolph Rotsch was born in Prussia, Germany, March 21, 1833, and was a son of Francis Rotsch, of Bohemia, who emigrated with his family to Indianola, Texas, in 1845. He built the third house in that place and kept store there. Adolph and his brother fished and caught oysters and crabs to sell. They went to Mis- souri in 1848; from there to Madison Co., Ill., and to Scott County in 1866. The subject of this sketch was married, Feb. 18, 1855, to Augusta Hoen. To them were born 11 children, eight living- Frances, Bertha, Herman, Emma, Otto, Elizabeth, Theodore and Matilda. Mr. Rotseh is engaged in farming and stock-raising on section 14, where he owns a fine farm of 147 acres. He has been school director for several years.

Ilenry Ruwe was born in Prussia, Oet. 12, 1835. He came to this country in 1841, landing at Plymouth, Mass., where he en- gaged in the cod fisheries, during their season, which lasts from May until October, for several years. During the winters he en- gaged in coasting between New York, Baltimore and New Orleans. In 1852 he lett Plymouth and came to Davenport. He located on a farm in Hickory Grove Township. He sold 80 acres of land in 1855 for $10 an acre, and in 1872 bought it back again, paying $40 an aere for it. He owns 550 acres of land, all under good cultiva- tion. Ile was married to Fredericke Kerdel Feb. 20, 1855. They have had 11 children, viz .: Ilenry, born Jan. 25, 1856; Frederick, Jan. S, 1857; John, Nov. 30, 1859; Minnie, Aug. 8, 1861; Charles, June 8. 1863; Mary, March 27, 1865; William, Jan. 3, 1867; David, Nov. 20, 1869; Emma, March 27, 1871; Louie, June 20, 1873; Fredericke, Oet. 26, 1876. All are living at home.

John Jacob Scheisser, deceased, was born in Switzerland, Oct. 4, 1801. He was married there to Magdaline Mensie. She died in Russia leaving three children. He was again married in St. Peters- burg, Russia, to Hellen Enholm, in 1845. She was born in Russia in 1816, and came to America in 1847. Mr. and Mrs. Scheisser were blessed with eight children, six living-John, Theodore. Hel- len, now Mrs. Joseph Galliner; Amelia, now Mrs. E. B. Dick- inson; Matilda, now Mrs. John Rose; and Jacob, who lives at

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home with his mother. Mr. J. J. Scheisser died March 7, 1878, leaving his family and a large concourse of friends to mourn his loss. Mrs. Scheisser and her son manage their farm of 80 acres in Hickory Grove Township, which is all under good enltivation.

Henry Schultz, son of Frederick Schultz, was born in Holstein, Germany, Sept. 24. 1845. IIe attended the common schools of that county and received a tolerably good education. He came to this country in 1869. In 1871 he and 16 or 17 others employed a teacher at Maysville, who gave them lessons at night. They all progressed rapidly, and learned to read and write in the English language in four months. Mr. Schultz was married, March 22, 1873, to Johanna Ruge. They have had six children, of whom Carl, Ella, Emma. Gustave and Martha are living. Mr. Schultz was appointed postmaster, Amity P. O., of Maysville, Ang. 11, 1875, which position he still holds. He is the proprietor of a store of general merchandise in Maysville, where he does a profit- able business. Has held the office of town elerk for the past three years, and is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge.

M. Spelletick is a native ot Hungary, born Sept. 27, 1845. He is a son of Felix Spelletick, a native also of that country and a refugee from the Revolution of 1848. He was district commis- sioner of the Full Powers there. On coming to America he located in Scott County where he entered 1.200 acres of land. He returned to Hungary, where he now resides. The subject of this record came with his father to the United States in 1851. He was educated in Griswold College, of Davenport. He was married in 1873 to Isa- bell Stevens. Their children are-Ella, Adeline, Felix and Adam. Mr. Spelletiek resides in Hickory Grove Township, where he is engaged in farming and stock-breeding. He owns a fine farm of 300 acres of valuable land. He has held several township offices and is one of the prominent men of the county.

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History of Scott County, Iowa, Part 101

Author: Inter-state Publishing Company (Chicago, Ill.) Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Chicago, Inter-state publishing co. Number of Pages: 1280

Author: Inter-state Publishing Company (Chicago, Ill.)
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago, Inter-state publishing co.
Number of Pages: 1280