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During the winter of 1868-9, under Rev. Mr. Roberts' labors, a revival was held. He was assisted by Revs. Marble, of Wa- terloo and J. D. Potter, of Connecticut. This resulted in about fifty conversions. In 1866, the society commeneed the eree- tion of a house of worship in the village of Buckingham, which was dedicated, June
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16, 1867, by President G. F. Magoun, of Grinnell College. This church building cost $4,000, one-half of which was con- tribnted by Hon, William A. Buckingham, of Norwich, Connecticut. The Bible and carpet were also furnished by Gov. Buck- ingham, the chairs by J. T. Ames, the lamp by Daniel Connell, the table by D. C. Ladd, the communion service by Miss Ripley, a sister of Mr. Buckingham's wife, after whom the chapel was named, and the clock by the Sundays chool.
In 1883, the officers of this church were: D. C. Ladd and P. P. Wentch, Deacons; G. Canfield, Treasurer; Matthias Stoakes, Secretary. The Society numbered 140 members in 1883. The Sunday-school in connection with the church was organ- ized June 1, 1867, with Rev. B. Roberts as its first Superintendent. The school has an average attendance of 175.
The United Presbyterian Church of Traer was organized in January, 1875, in the basement of the Congregational church, by an arrangement with the United Presbyterian Presbytery of Cedar Rapids. The first services in this place were held by Rev. J. H. Trumball, then pastor of the congregation of Tranquility, four miles southwest from Traer, now pastor at Fall River, Massachusetts. The following names represent her first mem- bership: Mrs. Elizabeth McCornack, Peter McCornack and wife, Robert Mc- Cornack and wife, John Young and wife, J. K. Bull and wife, W. W. Wilson and wife, A. C. Wilson and wife, Jas. Eccles and wife, John Stuart and wife, John Sutherland and wife, Peter Nungesser and wife, Mrs. Christiana Hoy, Mrs. Margaret
Turnbull, Mrs. Margaret Sprole, Mrs. Mary Henderson, Miss Fannie Hender_ son, Wm. Henderson, John Hender- son, John G. Bull, David Taylor, James F. Brown, David Stuart and Stephen Ballist. The last three were received on profession of their faith in Christ, and the others on certificate from other places.
They, therefore, began their work here with a membership of thirty-three. Up to 1883 they had received in all 153 mem- bers, and now have an active membership of about 100. Some have emigrated to other parts of this country, and others have died.
On February 8, 1875, Mr. J. K. Bull was elected Ruling Elder, and was duly or- dained and installed to this office on February 25 following. Soon after, Mr. Robert McCornack, an Elder from Tran- quility Congregation, was elected a second Elder, and duly installed November 27, 1875. These two Elders, together with some Pastors supplying for them, consti- tuted their session until June, 1881, when W. W. Wilson and James F. Brown were elected and duly ordained and installed as Ruling Elders in the congregation, and. their names added to the roll of session.
The first Trustees were John Young, A. C. Wilson and John Stuart. There were added to these from time to time, Peter McCornack, David Clark and Wm. Sprole. They constitute the present Board of Trustees, except A. C. Wilson, who now "rests from his labors." John G. Bull is, and has been, the Clerk for the Congregation.
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For a time the congregation held services in a little school house just west of where the public school building now stands.
They received preaching from different Pastors in the Presbytery, and then were supplied by licentiates." Rev. J. Il. Gib- son, now Pastor at Coultersville, Illinois, and Rev. G. W. Hamilton, now Pastor at Little York, Illinois, were the first. Through Mr. Hamilton's influence their services were moved to Atehison's Ilall, on Second street, now known as Collins' Ilall, and is at present the Clipper Office. Mr. Ilamilton labored among them with great efficiency for several months in the winter of 1875-6, and the people were loth to see him go from their midst; and if it had pleased Providence, they would have rejoiced to have had him remain as their Pastor. But feeling it his duty to go elsewhere, he seeured the services of an old schoolmate, Rev. D. Livingston, a licentiate from near Columbus, Ohio, who arrived among them the third Sabbath of April, 1876, and preached for them six Sabba'hs, when he disappeared from their midst almost without notice, but it was afterwards learned that he had gone home to get married; but the good brethern, old enough to know how it was with them- selves, did straightway forgive him, and on the 14th day of August following, they, under the moderatorship of Rev. J. R. Doig, D. D., chose him unanimously as their Pastor. This eall having been regularly forwarded and presented by Presbytery, was by him accepted and arrangements made for his ordination and installation. On the third Sabbath of October, 1876, he occupied his place in
their pulpit, and has been spared to occupy it still as their Pastor. ITis ordination and installation did not, however, formally occur until November 29, 1876, when these solemn ceremonies and the laying on of the hands of Presbytery were performed in the M. E. Church. Just here it is fit- ting to record the kindness of our sister congregations to us in these uncertain days of our early existence, in that they generously opened their houses of wor- ship to our free use.
After the new Pastor and his people began their work together, they worshiped in the IIall a little over a year. It was discouraging work. The Hall was eighty feet long by eighteen feet wide, with a nine foot ceiling; windows only in the ends, and only one dark coat of plastering on the walls, about as unlikely a place to begin to build up a congregation as one could well imagine. They did little more there than hold their own together. All hoped and prayed for a home of worship. Suitable lots had been secured by the generous foresight of a faithful few. Yet so impracticable did it seem, that at a con- gregational held for the purpose, it was decided only by a small majority, to make an effort to see whether means could be secured sufficient to warrant their going on with the work. About 82, 400was speedily subscribed on the first subscription, to the amazement of all save a few who had privately eanvassed the matter before. So of course they began the work at once, and after various hindrances and diffieul- ties were encountered and overcome, the house was ready for worship. But a debt of $1,500 would hang on the building if not raised on dedication day. Having there-
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fore secured the aid of Rev. W. G. Wil- liamson, Pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church in Washington, Iowa, for the last Sabbath of 1877, he conducted the dedication services, and there were raised some $1,560. Never were Pastor and people happier in the success of their work. The building is a gothic frame, thirty-two feet wide and fifty-two feet long, having a twenty foot ceiling. It has two cupolas, a corner entrance and
stained windows. It is heated with a furnace, and cost in round number $4,000; and when the basement is finished, it will have cost nearly $5,000; and the funds for it were all raised among our- selves and in the neighborhood.
Their Sabbath school was first organized in the spring of 1875, and Mr. W. W. Wilson was for that year its Superinten- dent. The following year Mr. Robert MeCornack was elected, and has been its efficient Superintendent ever since, until 1883, when W. W. Wilson again filled the office. John G. Bull has always been its Vice-Superintendent. Wmn. W. Trum- bull, now of Sibley, Iowa, was Treasurer for several years, but was succeeded by Mr. Arthur Scott, who is the present incumbent. The school has always en- joyed a splendid corps of teachers. There are about 120 enrolled members, but the attendance will not average more than ninety. There has never been what might be termed any special revival. It has never been attempted; the effort has been to sustain a reasonably revived state all the time.
Rev. David Livingston, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, was born in Franklin county, Ohio, in 1847. His
father, Alexander W. Livingston, was also a native of Ohio, and removed to Des Moines in 1880. Rev. Mr. Livingston graduated at Monmouth College, Illinois, and re- ceived his theological education at Xenia, Ohio. He began his ministry in April, 1876, and was ordained on the 29th of No- vember of that year, at the Methodist Church in Traer. Mrs. Livingston was formerly Miss Lotta J. Hagler, born in Greene county, near Xenia, Ohio. They have three children : Paul, Ralph HI. and Frank.
James L. Bull is also a minister of the United Presbyterian Church, born near Xenia, Greene county, Ohio, in 1815. He graduated at the Miami University in 1842. lle studied theology at Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania, commenced his ministry in 1846, and was ordained in 1847. Ile preached one year in Michigan then loca- ted at Kenton, Ohio, where he remained for a number of years. Mr. Bull came to Iowa in 1864, and has been a resident of Tama county since that time. He has re- sided in Buckingham and Traer, and for a number of years was pastor of the United Presbyterian Church in Perry township. His wife was Miss Ella M. Musser, a native of Kenton, Hardin county, Ohio. They have three children living : Effie, Clara and Annie. James H. and Mary II. are both deceased.
The Christian Advent (Seventh Day) Church was organized in Traer, by Elder Deyo, in the fall of 1874, with six mem- bers : M. A. Newcomb, wife and daugh- ter II. L. Branaman, wife and daughter. Their first meetings were held in the school house, which stood on the site where afterward was erected the public
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school building ; but for some time their meetings were held at private houses. In the winter of 1876, a special effort was made, and about forty were added to the Church ; but the " new and strange," brought with them opposition and the so- ciety was driven from one place to another, holding meetings in school houses, halls and very often in private houses. One discouragement after another caused many to leave the church, until the membership was reduced to twelve or fifteen. In 1878, M. A. Newcomb and his son purchased the old school building which had been superceded by a brick building, and deeded it to the Church, taking a mort- gage on the same, which finally was fore- closed for payment. In March 1880, the church was re-organized into a class of seventeen members, with J Lamont as Leader. The parlor of the Congregational Church was rented, and services were be- ing held there in 1883, at which time .J. (). Hart was their pastor.
Tranquility Church, in Perry township, in the midst of a Scotch settlement of de- voted Christians, erected a church in 1874-5 at a cost of $1,200 .; the same was dedi- cated by Rev. L. Dodd. Both the Church and Sunday school have been instrumental in doing a noble religious work in the community.
Rev. Daniel L. Hughes is the present pastor of Tranquility Church, of Perry township. This was changed from the United Presbyterian Church to the Pres- byterian Church, in 1879, and Mr. Hughes was called to the pastorate. Mr. Hughes was born at Cape May, New Jersey, in 1820, and was educated at Jefferson Col- lege, Pennsylvania, where he graduated
in 1840 He took his theological course at Princeton, New Jersey, graduating in 1843. He at once began his ministry in Pennsylvania, and in 1857, came to Iowa, where he was for seven years pastor of a charge which included Mills and Fremont counties. He also preached at other points and organized and supplied a church at Plattsmouth, Cass county, Nebraska. At the expiration of these seven years, he was called to DesMoines to take charge of the First Presbyterian Church of that city, where he remained two years, thence he went to Tipton where he remained four years, and thence to Vinton which was his home for many years. Mr. Hughes has spent much time in organizing churches, having organized ten or twelve during his ministerial life. His wife was Miss Elmira W. Hughes, born in the same place and in the same month and year as her husband. They have had eight chil- dren, five of . whom are living-two sons and three daughters: William W., Elmira F., now Mrs. G. T. Rock, of Vinton, George W., Anna L., wife of C. O. Har- rington, of Vinton, and Louisa E.
SOCIETIES.
Hesporia Lodge, No. 340. of the Masonic Order, was organized July 25, 1874, by D. Sa quels, W. M .; James Huff, S. W .; and Mark Bouton, J. W. The following were the charter members: R. H. Moore, J. G. Strong, J. R. Smith, A. Samuels, L. W. Maxwell, Jonas P. Wood, J. T. Weld, W. A. Daniel, James Hoy. D. Samuels served as Master three years; W. B. Gel- lespa, one year; A. Samuels, one year; James Morison, one year; J. A. Ladd, two years. John Burns, who was in the office in 1883, with E. T. Langley, S. W., and
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A. Green. J. W. Down to the present time, no deaths have occurred in this lodge, which had a membership of seventy-six at one time, but now has only fifty-four.
Ancient Order of United Workman En- terprise Lodge No. 31, was organized by J. M. Chrisinger, October 21, 1875. The charter members were: R. G. McIntire, J. HI Lewis, James Hoy, William Burge, A. M. Batehelder, Smith Newcomer, G. T. Jones, J. H. McCornack, A. E. A. Fuller, J. T. Weld, G C. Jamison, James Morison, James Becket, B. Best, O. G. Alderman, J. G. Story, Iliram A. Lamb and J. P. Morison.
The first officers were: R. G. McIntire, Past-Master Workman; James II. Lewis, Master Workman; James Hoy, General Foreman; William Burge, Overseer; A. M. Batchelder, Recorder; Smith New- comer, Receiver; G. T. Jones, Financier; J. II. McCornack, Inside Watchman; A. E. A. Fuller, Outside Watchman; J. T. Weld, Guide. Trustees: J. T. Weld, J. 11. Lewis and R. G. McIntire.
The officers elected for 1883 were: S. M Porterfield, Past Master Workman; M. Simon, Master Workman; B. Best, Føre- man; W. H. Bowen, Recorder; Smith Newcomer, Financier; E. T. Langley, Re- ceiver; J. S. Bean, Guide; H. Klingaman, Inside Watchman; L. Peterson, Outside Watchman; Dr. A. M. Parsons, Dr. C. W. Ashton, Examiners.
In 1883, the lodge had a membership of thirty-one and was reported as in a flourish- ing condition. Only one death having oc- curred since the organization of the lodge -S. Waterbury.
Anchor Lodge, No. 32, of the Iowa Le- gion of Honor, was organized July 30, 1879, by Grand Deputy, H. S. Bassett. The following were the charter members:
W. H. Brinkerhoff, G. Canfield, W. H. Bowen, O. D. Bonney, L. II. Edwards, L. R. Alderman, James Fowler, II. D. Wood- ling, D. A. Porterfield, A. T. Brainerd, M. HI. Shafer, A. M. Batchekler, E. T. Langley, W. D. Scott, O. Benefiel, C. F. Buhmann S. Waterbury, A. J. Free, A. Samuels, M' Stoakes, M. E. Smith, W. Crayar, B. F. Thomas, C. C. Collins, William McDow. ell, W. L. Ready, R. M. Lawson, J. W. Hart, M. R. Higby, M. E. Smith, Peter Peters, W. F. Goben, A. Loop, James Pritchard, G. B. Lawson, R. HI. Peters, George A. Rugg and C. II. Bissell.
The first officers were: W. 11. Brinker- hoff, President; G. Canfield, Vice Presi- dent; W H. Bowen, Recording Secretary; O. D. Bonney, Financial Secretary; L. H Edwards, Treasurer; L. R. Alderman, Chaplain; James Fowler, Usher; II. D. Woodling, Door Keeper; D. A. Porter_ field, Sentinel; S. Waterbury, J. A. Ladd, Medical Examiners.
The presiding officers have been W. H. Brinkerhoff, (served two years) G. Can- field, (six months) O. T. Brainerd, (one year).
In 1883, this society was reported in a flourishing condition, and as being a suc- cess in every particular. Thus far the lodge has lost but one member by death. The lodge at one time had sixty-one mem- bers, but in 1883, it numbered but fifty- three.
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CHAPTER XXXV.
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP.
Richland township comprises all of Congressional township 82, range 14. The lowa river traverses the northern portion. Entering on section 6, it pursues a mean- dering course through parts of sections 7, 5 and 8, then through 4, 3, 10, 11 and 13, making exit from the latter section. Richland creek enters from the west on section 19, and flowing toward the east, passes through sections 20, 21 and 22, the northwest corner of 23, then through 14, and on 13 empties into the Iowa river. Otter creek crosses the northeastern corner. Entering near the northeast corner of sec- tion 3, it crosses sections 2 and 1, and leaves from section 12. Little Walnut creek flows through the southern portion, entering from the west on section 31, passes through 32, 33 and 34, and leaves toward the south near the southwest corner of 35. Richland township is bounded on the north by Otter Creek, on the west by Columbia on the south by Poweshiek county, and on the east hy Salt Creek township. The southern portion of this township is a gently undulating prairie, containing some very fine farms. The northern and central parts along Iowa river and Richland creek, is somewhat broken and is mainly timbered land, although much of the original supply has been cut off.
The Chicago & Northwestern railroad passes through this township. Entering on section 12, it bears toward the north- west, leaving from section 5. On this line there is one station within the township limits, called Long Point. It is located on section 4 and was established in 1882. There are two villages in the township, Helena and Eureka.
SETTLEMENT.
No part of history attracts more atten- tion than the story of the early settlement. Many of the pioneers coming long dis- tances, laboring under circumstances of discomfort, and arriving at length in a wilderness entirely devoid of desirable surroundings save those so bountifully be- stowed by nature. In this particular spot nature indeed seems to have been lavish almost to extravagance, and the early set- thers found a land second to none, ready to respond with liberality to any demand. An abundance of pure water, with stone and timber near at hand to furnish ready material for the wants and necessities of man and beast. All these things tend to make more endurable the lot of the pioneer, and all honor is due to these noble men and women, who opened up this territory and thus provided a possibility for those of later date to secure and enjoy such desirable homes and happy surroundings.
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The first settlement here was effected in the spring of 1851, by Alanson P Rich and family, having entered the northeast quarter of section 23, in the fall of 1850. IIe remained here during that winter, built a house, and brought out his family the following spring. Here he remained until the time of his death which occurred March 12, 1863. His widow still lives in the township. They were genial hospitable people and for eight years their house was headquarters for all new comers, and a stopping place for travelers.
Alanson P. Rich was born at Euraggy, Massachusetts, May, 16, 1812, where his early life was spent. In 1831, he came west to Knox county, Illinois, where he married Miss Anna Hartsock, October 16, 1834. She is a native of Knox county, Ohio. They came to Iowa and settled in Johnson county, in 1843. Again in 1851, they moved, coming to Tama county, where they were the first settlers in Rich- land township. Mr. Rich remained here until his death, which occurred March 12, 1863. Ilis wife still survives him. Of their children, five are living: James, Edwin, Hiram, Ellen and Mary.
During the summer of 1851, Green Reynolds arrived and spent a part of the time in his wagon under the tree. He finally made a selection of land on section 24, and afterward left the county.
In 1853, Thomas Skyles and family came and settled on section 24. In a few years Mr. Skyles sold that place and located on section 13, where he died. Thomas Skyles was born in Madison coun- ty, Ohio, April 8, 1830. Ilis father died soon after, and in 1840, his mother moved to Park county, Indiana, where Thomas |
grew to manhood, and was married Janu- ary 16, 1849, to Miss Elizabeth J. Cleghorn, a native of Clay county, same State. The following fall they came to Iowa, settling in Cedar county, where they lived until 1853, when they came to Tama county and settled on section 13, Richland town- ship. Here Mr. Skyles died on May 1, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Skyles had seven children born to them: Susie V., Lorenzo D., Luesie A., Mary J., Martha B., Willie M and Lydia C.
N. B. Hiatt came in the fall of 1853, and settled on section 16, where he re- mained until 1859, then removed to section 23, and finally went to Kansas where he still resides.
John M. Ramsdell and his brother, C. E., came to the township in the spring of 1853, and settled on section 22, where they still reside and are the oldest living settlers in the township.
In the fall of the same year, Richard Clem and family arrived and lived a short time on section 22, when he made a selec- tion of land on section 15. He now resides on section 13.
John Flathers came in 1854, and still lives on section 14, Richland township.
In July 1854, James Hatfield and family arrived and settled on the north- east quarter of 20, having entered the land in 1853, where he lived until he died October 23, 1854. His three sons Amos, Stephen Hiram and Elias, came with him, and of these Elias and Hiram are the only ones living.
In the spring of 1854, James Marshall arrived and settled on the southwest quar- ter of section 21, where he remained until the spring of 1857, when he moved to
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Kansas, where he now lives. Thomas and Franklin Marshall came about the same time, but remained only a few years.
These were the earliest settlers. After- ward a thrifty and reliable class of people continued to come, and the township set- tled rapidly. Among those who came and were comfortably settled before 1860, were : John Ramsdell, Joseph and Jere- miah Smith, E. Deeter, Dr. J. B. Louthan, Newton lliatt, John Flathers, James Clem, L. Snyder, Charles Barnes, J. C. Flint, E. A. Flint, George Reed, J. F. Cram and others. Most of these gentlemen are noticed elsewhere in this volume. Here are presented personal sketches of a few of those named who are yet here and are now prominent citizens.
Jeremiah Smith was born in Franklin county, Ohio, August 27, 1824. H remained until 1855, in his native county, and then came west to Tama county and settled on section 24, Richland township. One year later he moved to his present farm on section 13. In 1855, he was mar- ried to Miss Amelia Bobo. They have six children-Byron, Oscar, Sherman, Ida, Harrison and Wesley.
Charles Barnes was born in IFillsboro county, New Hampshire, August 10, 1823. Ile is a son of Joseph and Sarah ( Putman ) Barnes. His early days were spent on his father's farm, but he was given advan- tages so that he received a good common school education. In 1855, he came west and located in Richland township, and two years later, settled on section 28, where he has since resided. Mr. Barnes is one of the present Trustees of Rich- land township. In 1856, he was joined in
marriage with Miss Harriett Hatfield, a native of Ohio. Two children bless this union-Oldis L. and Delia E.
E. A. Flint is a native of New York, and was born in Montgomery county, on the 29th day of November, 1825. Heis a son of Alva and Elizabeth (Cross) Flint, both natives of the empire State. In 1857 he came west to Tama county, and first located in Salt Creek township, remaining until 1861, when he settled in the south- eastern part of Richland township. In 1865, he moved to his present farm on section 21, where he is now the owner of 123 acres of land under good cultivation. In politics Mr. Flint is a Greenbacker, and has held the office of Trustee, and School Director. Mr. Flint is a Master Mason and is present Master of Blazing Star Lodge, No. 352, of Haven. He was mar- ried in 1845, to Miss Catherine Pitcher, a native of New York. They have five children living : Alida, Alice, Benjamin F., Dorcas and Edith.
J. C. Flint came to Tama county in 1857 .. locating in Salt Creek township. How- ever, in 1862, he moved and settled on section 29, of Richland township, where he now owns 180 acres of well improved land. He was born in Montgomery county, New York, September 18, 1830. IFe grew to manhood on his father's farm in his na- tive county, receiving a good common school education. In 1852, he came west to Ohio, and afterward to Michigan. Mr. Flint, at present, votes with the Green- back party. He is a Master Mason. In 1854, he was married to Miss Abigal Rec- ter, a native of New York State. Six children bless this union : William, Jessie, Cora, Charles, Estella and Erma.
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George Reed was born in Union county, Ohio, April 14, 1834. Ilis parents were John and Juliette (Burnham) Reed. Ile lived with his parents in his native county until nineteen years of age, then came west to Clayton county, Iowa, and, in 1857, came to Tama county, and purchased a a farm on section 21, Richland township. lle has since made this his home, and has now 274 acres all under a high state of cultivation. Mr. Reed has always taken an active part in the politics of his town, and at present holds the office of Assessor. In 1863, he enlisted in Co. II, 136th Ohio, Infantry, enlisting while on a visit to Ohio. Ile was honorably discharged from the service at the expiration of his enlist- ment, which was four months. In 1856, he was married to Miss Tabitha Reed, a lady of the same name, but no relation.
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