History of Scott County, Iowa, Part 106

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

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Benjamin F. Moore was born in Blair County, Pa, on the 21st day of October, 1830, son of David H., born Jan. 28, 1798, and Caroline Lowry, born March 28, 1800. They were married in Blair Co., Pa., Dec. 28, 1819, where a family of 10 children was born, viz .: Elizabeth, born April 5, 1821, died Sept. 30, 1867; Mary F., born Nov. 9, 1822, died Oct. 13, 1861; Lazarus L., May 26, 1824; Katura M., born Oct. 5, 1826, died June 28, 1853; Peninah E., born Oct. 1, 1828, died Sept. 23, 1864; and Benj. F. Two died in infancy-David II., born Ang. 24, 1836,, died April 4, 1858; Robert A., born July 8, 1840, died Jan. 31, 1858. David 1I. Moore in the spring of 1854 left his home in Pennsylvania with his family and emigrated to Scott Co., Iowa, locating in

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Davenport Township, where he purchased a farm and remained until his death, which occurred Sept. 25, 1862; mother died Oct. 9, 1874. Mr. and Mrs. Moore were life-long members of the Presby- terian church, and were honest, upright and respected citizens. The subject of this sketch married Miss Catharine Hilman, a daughter of Phillip Hileman, Jan. 17, 1854. She were born in Blair County, Pa., July 4, 1831. By this union there were 10 chil- dren, viz .: Rebeeea F., born Nov. 4, 1854; Caroline B., born Dee. 1. 1856; Edena K., born May 22, 1859; David A., born Jan. 12, 1861. died May 17, 1870; Amelia B., born Jan. 29, 1863; Evaline K., born Oct. 13, 1865; Lillie May, born July 3, 1878; Frank L., born April 12, 1870: Cora B .. boorn May 18, 1823: Lydia M., born Oet. 1, 1875. Immediately after marrying ho came to Seott Co., and embarked in farming in Lineoln Township, where they re- mained until 1876, when he removed to Le Claire, where he has resided since. Hlas 143 aeres of land under a high state of eultiva- tion, valued at $75 per acre; also 32 acres of land in the city limits of Le Claire, valued at $4,000.

John B. Peaslee was born in New Boston, N. H., on the 10th of September, 1824, son of Ezekiel and Eliza (Baleh) Peaslee. Father, a native of Lewiston, Me., mother of New Hampshire, where they were married and where six children were born. Father, by occupation, was a farmer, and when John B. was one year old he moved to Danvers, Mass., and remained in that vicinity until he was 14 years old. He then moved to Franklin Co., N. Y., where they remained until 1844. when he came to Scott Co., Iowa; came by teams to Ordensburg where they took a boat, and while on the lake was struck by a hurricane, and was blown ashore at Stoney Point. 12 miles from Oswego, losing all their worldly effects but a team of horses and wagon. They made their way to Oswego where a portion of the family took a boat, his father and brother coming through with a team. Father, brother, team and little dog lived on 36 cents a day while making the trip, John B. working his passage on a propeller, and from Chicago walked to this place. not having a cent in his pocket. His father came to Rock Island and thence to Port Byron, crossing the river to Le Claire on the ice; his mother came near losing her life while crossing. The first year rented land near the river, and the next season moved on to a farm owned by James Jaek, where they lived in a log cabin for four years. In the meantime John B. worked on the river and accumulated money enough to purchase 160 acres of land at $1.00 per acre. They then moved on'to the place build- ing a sod honse in which they lived four years, then moved to the honse where they now reside. Ile died July 14, 1979; mother died Dec. 22, 1867. Mr. John B. Peaslee was married to Isabella L. Barr, Nov. 1. 1855. She was a daughter of James Barr, a native of Scotland, and was born May 23. 1834, in Allegheny Co., Pa. The fruit of this marriage is two children, viz .: Eliza J., born Jan 2, 1857, and the wife of Benj. F. Coe; and Walter J., born

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Nov. 28, 1859. Mr. Peaslee has 160 acres of land all of which is under a high state of cultivation; value, $65 per acre.

Edward Perry, farmer and stock-raiser, Le Claire, was born in Delaware Co., O., about 1818, son of David and Mary (Pngh) Perry, who were among the early settlers of that county. There was a family of 13 children; 12 lived to be adults. His father was a farmer and lived and died in the same county. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, and received a limited school education When 21 years old learned the trade of plasterer. In 1865 mar- ried Miss Athiel N. Brown, a danghter of John and Candis (Langenway) Brown, natives of Canada. She was born Oct. 19, 1846. The fruit of this marriage is three children-Edmer, Edward and Tilla. In 1846 came to Iowa where he purchased the land he now owns, and made a farm and worked at his trade. Mr. Perry made a trip to California in 1852 where he worked in the mines, and in 1855 returned by water to New York. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the 2d Iowa Cavalry, Company C, and was in all the skirmishes up to Collinsville, Tenn., where he was wounded by a minie ball in the breast, and feels its effects until this day, which caused him to leave the army, securing an honorable dis- charge. Has the bullet which struck him. IIas 1873 aeres of land, 120 aeres under cultivation, valned at $50 per acre. In poli- ties is a Democrat.

Evan J. Perry was born in Delaware Co., O., Oet. 27, 1822. He was a son of David and Mary (Pugh) Perry, of Welsh deseent. They were married in Wales, and immediately started for the United States, landing in Baltimore, Md., where they remained a short time, thienee to Delaware County. They had 13 children. Their eldest son, David, was the first white child born in that county. Mr. Perry was among the pioneers of Delaware County. Previous to leaving there the Indians became very troublesome, and many times they were driven from their homes. At one time his father had loaded his family into a lumber wagon and started for the Fort, and while on his way one of the children fell ont. He did not miss the child until one of his neighbors brought it to him. The subject of this memoir was reared on a farm and received a common-school education. In 1846 he left his home in Ohio and came to lowa, and located in Le Claire Township, where he took up land and made a farm. In 1858 he was united in marriage with Isaphronia Polloek. By this union there were three chil- dren-Walter, Mary A. and Joseph. Mrs. Perry died Jan. 23, 1865. He again married in 1867, Mary Suiter, a widow of Phillip Sniter. One child was born which died young. Mrs. Mary Perry died in the fall of 1868. Mr. Perry married his present wife, Margaret MeKinney, Mareh 10, 1870; she was born in Delaware Co., O., Oet. 9, 1836. Mr. Perry has 28 acres of land in the city limits, valued at $5,000.

Milo M. Pollock, Le Claire, Iowa, was born in Washington Co., Pa., May 26, 1812, son of Dr. Joseph and Rachael (Moorehead)

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Pollock. They were married in Pennsylvania in 1809. By this union there were ten children, nine of whom are living, viz .: Peri- ander, Milo M., Carmilla, Josephine, Hiram, Balinda, Adeline, Laura, Isaphronia. Dr. Polloek was a practicing physician in Wash- ington Co., Pa., for seven years. Ile then bought a farm in Beaver County, where he remained 10 years; from there went to Law- renee County, where he built a small boat and followed the river for several years. Milo M ., at the age of 12 years, was employed as elerk in a store for two years. He then rented his father's mills and ran them three years. In 1837 he married Mary Ann Van Horn, a daughter of Samnel Van Horn, Sr., a native of Penn- sylvania, where she was. born in 1815. There was a family of ten children, four of whom are living-Milo, James V., Emiline, Ger- trnde. Mrs. Pollock died in 1872. She was a member of the Chris- tian ehreh, and was highly respected by all who knew her. Mr. Pollock has been identified with the county 35 years, and has lived to see its many changes; has 120 acres of land, valued at $40 per aere. In polities is a Republican.

Carlisle Pollock, farmer, was born in Allegheny Co., Pa., June 1, 1835, son of John and Sarah (Me Call) Pollock, natives of Penn - sylvania, They were married in Crawford Co., Pa., in 1828. There was a family of nine children, four of whom are living, viz. : Addison, Amanda, Isabell, Carlisle. Mr. John Pollock was a me- chanie by trade, which he followed for some years. Afterward was engaged on the river, between New Castle and Pittsburg. on a packet. He then moved to Rochester, Pa., where he embarked in the Junber trade. In the spring of 1850 came to Scott Co., Ia., where he built a mill, which business he followed a short time. He died in 1879; mother died in the same year. The subject of this sketeh was raised on a farm, and recived a common-school eduea- tion. In 1860 married Harriet A. Smith, daughter of Martin O. W. and Harriet C. (Bertis) Smith. Mr. Martin O. W. Smith eame to Seott County, as near as ean be learned, about 1823, from Pennsyl- vania, and followed trapping for a number of years, when he lived among the Indians. He built his eabin on Fuller's Island, which is now known as Smith's Island. He built the first frame building in Le Claire proper, which is still standing; was one of the first rapids pilots, which he followed for years. While taking a flat- boat to Davenport was drowned off the head of Campbell Island, in the spring of 1846. Ile was in the war of 1812, in which he took an active part. He was well thought of among the Indians, and acted in the capacity of interpreter. Mrs. Carlisle Pollock was born in Le Claire Township, April 25, 1844. She is the mother of three children-Rosa M., born June S. 1861; William S., born July 29, 1863; Hugh II., born Ang. 8, 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Pol- loek are members of the M. E. church of Le Claire.

William Porter, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Donegal, Ireland, in 1817, son of James and Isabell (Irvine) Porter, who were married in Ireland, and raised a family of nine children, eight

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of whom are living-William, Joseph, John, James, Samuel, Fin- ley, Robert, Mary, Jane. The subject of this sketch, in May, 1844, married Ann Buchanan. She was born in Donegal, Ireland. He immediately started for the United States; landed in New York, where he was employed in a rolling mill, and remained four years. In May, 1848, came to Scott County, and located on the place where he now resides; entered land, and from the wild, unenltivated prairie has made a beautiful farm. Mrs. Porter died in 1879, leav- ing a family of five children-Isabell, Eliza Jane, Mary, William, and Samuel. Mr. Porter came to the county a poor man, having about $150 ready money, but having a strong arm and good con- stitution, went manfully to work, and by good judgment and econ- omy has accumulated a fine property, and is one of the large and well-to-do farmers of the county; has 400 acres of land, valued at $65 per acre. Mr. Porter married for his second wife Mrs. Martha Kerby, widow of James F. Kerby, October, 1881.

Rev. S. S. Ralston. Le Claire, Ia., was born near Nashville, Tenn., on the 11th day of May, 1809. He was a son of James and Esther (Shannon) Ralston; his father was a native of Pennsyl- vania, and mother of Virginia, and of Scotch and Irish descent. His grandfather was direct from Ireland and came to this country and lived to be 100 years old: grandmother came from Scotland. James Ralston and Esther Shannon were married near Nash- ville, Tenn., about 1809, where two children were born-S. S. and David. His father moved to Lincoln Co., Tenn., when S. S. was very young, where four more children were born-John, Jane, Mary and Catherine A. His father was by trade a cabinet-maker, but had a farm on which he spent much of his time. Mr. Ralston was an elder of the U. P. church, in which he took an active in- terest, always working for the elevation of its members. He died in Giles Co., Tenn., in 1854. Mother died in 1837. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm and received his early school- ing in a log cabin. When 21 years of age he left his father's home, with 50 cents in his pocket, to gain an education; picking up some here and there he finally met a friend, Henry Brysen, D. D., who invited him to his house, where he gave him a home, tuition and board free for four years, where he prosecuted his class- ical studies, reciting to him. He then spent a short time with Rev. Robert Galloway, of Maury Co., Tenn., in the prosecution of his studies, and in the year 1832 spent one year in Jackson College, but was subsequently moved to Columbia, where he finished his course; was the first theological student in the The )- logical Seminary at Dne West, where he finished his theological studies. By too close application to his studies his healthi failed and he was licensed prematurely and sent out as a missionary, traveling over several States for one year, when he partially re- gained his health, and was settled as a pastor May. 1838, in Mar- shall Co., Tenn., where he remained five years; thence to Lincoln Co., Mo., where he had charge of Mount Zion congregation, re-

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maining there 17 years. In November, 1860, came to Le Claire Township, where he has had charge of Le Claire Prairie U. P. church since. In 1838 he married Mary A. Hill, of Tenn. By this union there were four children, three of whom are living-Mary J., Martha and James, and Robert S., who died at the hospital at Springfield. Mo. Mrs. Ralston died in 1845. Ile married Sarah Yeagle, of Ky. She died April 11, 1873. He married his present wife, Rebecca Mc Gorey, in Armstrong Co., Pa., in 1875.

Captain J. W. Rumbo. Le Claire, was born in Rapids City, Rock Island Co., Ill., on the 27th day of July, 1844, son of William and Jane ( Peterson) Rambo: father a native of Pennsylvania, and mother of Ohio. They were married in Carrolton, Ohio, and set- tled in Beaver Co., Pa., where a family of three was born, viz. : Harriet, James and Rebecca. In 1843, Mr. Rambo lett his native State and emigrated to Rock Island Co., Ill., and located at Rapid City, remaining one year, and then returned to Le Claire, where he embarked in the milling business as the firm of Scott & Rambo, on the site where Ira Smith's mill now stands, and continued up to 1853. when he moved to Le Claire, where he was employed as a rapids pilot, which he followed up to the time of his death. which occurred Jan. 10, 1871. Mrs. Rambo died in 1856. Capt. Rambo. the subject of this sketch, was reared in Rock Island and Scott Counties, and received a limited education. £ In 1862 com- menced on the river as a raft hand, and the following year ro- ceived license as a pilot, which business he has followed since. In 1564 married Miss JJosephine Slaughter, a danghter of Joshua Slaughter. She was born in Essex Co., N. Y., in 1846. The fruit of this union was four children, two of whom are living, viz .: Elnola and George. Mr. and Mrs. Rambo live in the house where they attended school when children, 25 years ago, having pur- chased the property of their okl teacher. Capt. Rambo has 160 acres of land in Nebraska, valned at $15 per acre; also a fine res- idence in Le Claire. The Captain is a member of Snow Lodge, No. 44, of Le Claire, and was Master for six years; also a member of the Royal Arch Chapter. No. 16, of Davenport. Is a member of the A. O. U.W .; Damon Lodge of K. P., of Davenport, No. 10, and a member of the C. W. Masonic Aid Association, of Chicago, and carries an insurance of $5,500.

Miles Scundrett, farmer. of Le Claire Township, was born in Ilantingdon Co., Pa., July 6. 1814. son of William and Sarah (Coleman) Scandrett. They were married in Huntingdon County, where a family of 12 children were born, five of whom are living- Nancy, Miles, William B .. Isaac R and Franklin. The subject of this sketch was reared to hard work. In an early day he fol- lowed for a livelihood chopping wood and making coal. In 1849 he married Miss JJulia Anu Nelson, a daughter of John Nelson. She was born in Pennsylvania in 1825. The fruit of this nuion · was seven children, two of whom are living. viz .: William M. and Margaret E., now the wife of David P. Beales. In 1849 Mr. Scandrett emigrated to Scott Co., Iowa, coming overland with

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teams. For a couple of years he rented land; he then purchased land where he now resides. Mr. Scandrett came to the county a poor man with his aged father and mother. Being without money, but having a good constitution, set himself to work, and by his industry accumulated a fine property and home. He has 90 aeres of land all under cultivation, valued at $65 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Scandrett are members of the Baptist church, and among the original members.

Louis Schworm & Son, of Le Claire, Iowa. Among the busi- ness interest of Le Claire, we would mention the firm of Louis Schworm & Son, which was established in the year of 1851, as the firm of Schworm & Werner, who manufactured up to 1856, when they opened a retail trade in connection with their manufact- uring business, which partnership continued up to 1869, when they divided up their stock, Mr. Schworm still continuing up to 1880, when he took his son, Lonis L., in partnership, and the busi- ness has been conducted as the firm of Schworm & Son. They are doing a good, safe business, and carry a stock of $1.600, Mr. Schworm being one of the oldest business men in the city.

Louis Schworm, boot and shoe dealer, of Le Claire, was born in Bavaria, Germany, on the 6th day of May, 1823. son of George and Catharine (Linn) Schworm. There was a family of six sons and one daughter, all of whichi lived to be adults, three of whom are living, viz. : George, Frederick and Louis. In 1846 the sub- ject of this sketch came to the United States, coming on a sailing- vessel, making the trip in 38 days, landing in New York, where he immediately went to work at his trade, and remained two years. In 1848 he married Miss Johannah Latour. She was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, July 11, 1825. The fruit of this marriage was six children-George (who died in 1863), Lonis L., Louisa (now Mrs. J. K. Haire, of Marysville, Cal.), Emma, Fred P. and Albert L. After marrying he moved to Chicago, where he remained until 1851; thence to Le Claire, coming by canal to La Salle; thence down the Illinois River to St. Lonis; thence up the Mississippi River to this point, where he commenced his present business, which he has followed since. Mr. Sehworm has held several local offices of trust. He is at present one of the Board of Supervisors of the county; was township trustee for 13 years; school treasurer for 14 years, and two years in the Town Council. Mr. Schworm came to the county in limited circumstances, but by elose application to business has secured a fine property and home, and is one of the substantial citizens of Le Claire Township.

William G. Scott, farmer, was born in Beaver Co., Pa., on the 9th day of April, 1834, son of Robert and Lncy (Todd) Scott. They were married in Beaver Co., Pa., in 1825. By this union there were eight children, three living-Samuel J., Sarah and William G. In 1851 Mr. Robert Scott left his home in Beaver County and came to Scott County, and located on the farm where William G. . now resides, purchasing the same from James Jack, and followed

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farming until his death, which occurred in 1868. His mother died in 1880. Mr. Scott has held several othees of trust; was elected to the Legislature of 1858, and also represented the township in the Board of Supervisors of Scott County. In politics he was an old-line Whig, and afterward affiliated with the Republican party. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, and re- ceived a common-school education: and was also a student of Cor- nell College before it had a charter. In 1871 he married Rebceca M. EdelbInter. She was born in Pennsylvania in 1837. By this marriage there are two children-Eva and Mary. Mr. Scott is at present assessor of Le Claire Township. Mr. Scott has 93 acres of land, 60 aeres under cultivation, valued at $50 per acre.

Ira F. Smith, retired farmer, Le Claire, was born in Washing- ton Co., Pa., on the 5th of December, 1804, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Fuller) Smith. The family consisted of five sons and two daughters, three of whom are now living. Mr. Smith was a farmer, which occupation he followed until his death, in 1807. Ilis mother again married. a Mr. Wolf, and three children were born. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, his father dying when he was three years old. and was thrown among strangers, picking up a limited school education, and worked out as soon as he could dress himself. for his clothes and board, until he was old enough to work for wages, and then worked for seven to eight dollars per month; also eut cord-wood for 123 cents a cord. In January, 1820, married Miss Nancy Huffman. She was born in Pennsylvania in 1809. By this union there was a family of 12 children, 10 of whom lived to be adults, viz .: Martin, Peter, Elizabeth. John E., Nathan, Cynthia, Clarinda, George, HIen- rietta and Ira F. In June. 1834, left his home in Pennsylvania, and with his wife and three children, started for the far West. Having two brothers in Iowa, and giving a glowing account of the county, he concluded to come; coming by water via St. Louis, and landing in Le Claire, July 12, 1834, and located on Smith's Island, which was named after him, where he remained three years, then moved on the main shore, where he has since resided. Mr. Smith came to the county in very limited circumstances. He landed in St. Louis with but 50 cents in his pocket; he went to the captain of the steamer " Adventure," and told him his financial condition, and asked him to take him to Fuller (now Smith's Is- land) and land him. In return he gave him his note for $12, which he paid in steamboat wood. His present prosperous cir- eumstances are ample evidence of his industry and attention to business sinee his arrival here. Mrs. Smith died April 13, 1876,

Hiram O. Stacey, farmer, Le Claire Township, was born in Essex Co., N. Y., on the 31st day of October, 1822. His father was a carpenter and joiner. and Hiram took up the trade when 15 years of age. In 1843 came to Scott County. Having heard of the broad prairies of Iowa, thought he would visit and see for himself, and being much pleased with the country, returned to

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Essex County, where he married Miss Sarah M. Westgate, a danghter of Benj. and Polly (Chapman) Westgate. She was born in Essex Co., N. Y., 1825. By this union there were two chil- dren-Elsie II. (now the wife of J. C. McGinnis) and Clifton B. In 1850 moved to Scott Co., Iowa, and located on 160 acres of land in Lincoln Township, where he remained three years, when he sold out and purchased another farm in the same township, where he remained four years. He then moved to Le Claire and worked in the boat yard for eight years, when he purchased and moved to his present home. Has 90 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. In politics was an old line Whig, and at the time of the organization of the Republican party joined them, and has affiliated with them since.

J. C. Stacy, Le Claire, was born in Essex Co., N. Y., July 4, 1833, where he was reared on a farm and received a common- school education. In 1866 married Miss Anna E. Byerley. She was born in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pa., May 24, 1820. In 1×45 married Andrew Long, by whom there were three children, viz .: Willard. Mary, one died in infancy. Mr. Long died Feb. 22, 1859. Mrs. Stacy came to the pineries of Wisconsin in 1844, and for many months at a time did not see the face of a white woman. Mr. Stacy enlisted in the 20th Iowa Volunteer Infantry. Company K .. Capt. B. Byron. Participated in the battles of Prairie Grove, siege, and capture of Vicksburg, Yazoo River, Ft -. Morgan and Blakely. While in the service was ruptured and lost his health, receiving for his injuries a pension of $10 per month.

Jonas G. Stacy, retired farmer, Le Claire, Iowa, was born in Westport, Essex Co., N. Y., July 22, 1826, son of William and Clarasa (Stone) Stacy. natives of York State. They were married in Essex Co., N. Y. There was a family of nine children. William Stacy by occupation was a millwright and ship carpenter, and in connection with his trade carried on a farm. In 1849 emigrated to Scott County, where he purchased 100 acres of wild prairie; then returned to New York and forwarded money to J. G., who pur- chased 80 adjoining, improved land. He afterward traded 20 acres of the 100 for 40 acres, making 200 acres in a body. In 1851 moved his family out, where he resided, in Le Claire Township until his death, which ocenrred Angust. 1877. Mother died December, 1879. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm and received a common-school education. When 21 years of age left his home in New York. Having an unele in Scott County made that his ob- jective point, arriving in the fall of 1847, bringing with him fixtures for making dagnerreotypes, doing the first business of the kind in Scott County, which he followed for a few years. Previous to his father's family coming bought a team, and put in a crop on the land purchased by his father. June 29, 1859, married Miss Helen Carleton. She was born July 19, 1839. By this nnion there were three children-Clyde Le Roy, born Feb. 28, 1862; Geo. C., born Nov. 5, 1866, and Fred B., born May 27, 1870. Mr. Stacy fol-

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History of Scott County, Iowa, Part 106

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