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engaged in the mercantile business several years. In 1880 he moved to his present location. He is now the owner of 2,000 acres of land in this county, 900 of which are under cultivation. He was married in 1867 to Miss Mary E. Johnson. They have five children living: Charlotte, Charles C., Esther M., Arthur R., and Fannie A. Thus by his industry and economy our subject has arisen from the humble peddler of steel pens to a position among the wealthiest and most honored of Taylor county's citizens.
KEIFFER, G. W., farmer and stock raiser, section thirty-three, post-of- fice Bedford. Among the many enterprising farmers of Clayton township our subject is worthy of mention. He is a native of Crawford county, Ohio, born October 18, 1832, and there reared and educated. In 1861 he engaged in the produce business in which he continued eight years. He came to Taylor county in 1870, and located where he now lives. Was married in April, 1857, to Miss A. C. Trimble, a native of Ohio. From this union there are cight children: Edwin K., Leslie E., Ellen, John, William, Zet- tella, Samuel and George Washington. Mr. K. has a large farm of 787₺ acres in good cultivation and well improved. He is a member of the Chris- tian Church.
MAHAN, WILLIAM, farmer and stock-grower, section 10, post-office Bedford,was born in Boyle county, Kentucky, April 7, 1834. A decade later his parents became residents of Hendricks county, Indiana, where he was educated and grew to manhood. Came to Iowa in 1850, locating where the city of Bedford now stands. Was married March 23, 1856, to Miss Rachel John, a native of Indiana, theirs being perhaps the first marriage that ever took place in Taylor county. They have six children living: Florida, Floyd E., Indiana V., John S., Ella and Jessie. One, Charles, is deceased. In 1856 he moved to his present location. His present residence stands on the exact spot where the first school-house in Clayton township was built. He has a good farm of two hundred and forty acres and is engaged in growing fine stock. Took the first premium at the Taylor county fair in 1880 on Short-Horn cattle.
MARTIN, H. T., farmer, section five, post-office Bedford, was born Feb- ruary 3, 1837, in Putnam county, Indiana. His youth was spent on-a farm. In 1863 he came to Taylor county and located where he now resides. In 1858 Miss Mary A. Dunkin, of Indiana, became his bride. They are the happy parents of five children: Lony B., Ada F., Emma R., Martha and Jessie. Mr. Martin has a nice farm of two hundred and fifty-five acres with first-class improvements. He is an honest, industrious man of good habits and awake to all measures which tend to promote common interests.
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MEEHAN, J. C., farmer and stock grower, section seventeen, post-of- fice Bedford, was among the first settlers of Clayton township. He was born in Knox county, Kentucky, May 9, 1830. His youth was spent in agricultural pursuits and in attending school. Previous to his coming West a number of his friends visited Andrew county, Missouri and returned with such a glowing account that he was induced to join in the tide of em- igration. In 1872 went to Andrew county, Missouri; remained there un- til the autumn of the last named year, then came to Taylor county for the purpose of visiting friends. Being favorably impressed with the country he was prevailed upon to remain and teach a subscription school which had just been organized. His school consisted of about twenty-eight pupils of various ages ranging from five to thirty-five. In the spring of 1853 he en- gaged in farming on Honey Creek and has since devoted his time to agri- cultural pursuits. Was married in the autumn of 1853 to Miss Lydia Cox, a native of Indiana and a daughter of F. Cox, one of the pioneers of Clayton township. They have raised and educated twelve children. Since his residence in this county Mr. M. has held many offices of trust and honor. He served as county clerk one term, was assessor of Clayton town- ship twelve years. He came to this county a poor boy, but by industry and good management has become one of our most substantial citizens. His farm consists of two hundred and ten acres of land well improved with comfortable buildings, orchard groves, etc. Subject has taken great interest in public affairs and while serving the people proved a worthy and compe- tent officer.
MOHLER, C. C., farmer, section twenty, post-office, Bedford. Promi- nent among the well-to-do farmers of Clayton township is the subject. He was born in Morgan county, Ohio, in 1840, and grew up in the city of Zanesville where he received his education. In 1856 his parents emigrated to Iowa and located in this county where our subject attained his majority and began life for himself. In the spring of 1864 he enlisted in company D, Forty-sixth Iowa and served about four months. His time having expired he was discharged. Was married in 1865 to Miss Martha E. John, a native of the Hoosier State. Of their children four are living: Ettie M., Hat- tie J., Franklin J. and Horace H. Mr. M. has a farm of three hundrd and forty-nine acres, all in good cultivation with a commodious house and barn. He constructed the first windmill made in Clayton township. He makes a speciality of raising Short-Horn cattle, also grows horses and hogs. Mr. and Mrs. Mohler are members of the Presbyterian Church.
REID, GEO., farmer, section thirty-two, post-office Bedford, was born in Crawford county, Ohio, August 31, 1841, where he was raised and edu-
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cated. In 1862 he enlisted in company D, One Hundred and Twenty- eighth Ohio Volunteers, being on guard duty most of the time of his service. He was discharged in 1865, and returned to his home in Ohio. The following year he came to Iowa, located in Clayton township, and has since made it his home. He was married March 14, 1867, to Miss Sarah E. Gardner, a native of Illinois. They have four children: Mary, Roxy, Leroy E. and Gale. Mr. Reid now owns a farm of 195 acres (which he has admirably arranged), good residence and out-buildings. He is a consistent member of the M. E. Church.
TAYLOR, R. A., farmer and stock-raiser, section five, post-office Con- way, is a native of England, born in October, 1839. When about fourteen years old he came with his mother to the United States, and settled in Illi- nois, where his mother died. He then hired out by the month, worked several years, and accumulated sufficient means to enable him to come west. He came to Iowa in 1859, locating where he now lives. When he arrived in Taylor county he had only a team and a few dollars in money. He has now 518 acres of land, mostly in cultivation, good buildings, and is one of our most substantial farmers. Was first married in October, 1858, to Miss Mary F. Golliday, by whom he had two children: Annie and Alice. Mrs. Taylor departed this life in 1866. Mr. Taylor was again married in 1868, to Miss Martha Miller, who was the first white female born in Taylor county. They have five children: Mary, Martha B., Alfred, Robert and Tessie.
TINDER, CHARLES, farmer, section thirty-five, post-office Bedford, born May 15, 1830, in Hendricks county, Indiana, and was there educated and reared to manhood. He came to Taylor county in 1866. He was mar- ried to Miss Cynthia Ann Hagard, a native of Kentucky. They have three children: Jesse, Mary (now Mrs Barns) and Millie. Mr. Tinder is now the owner of a good farm of one hundred and twenty acres in a high state of cultivation and he is making a success of his vocation.
TURNER, H. F., farmer and stock-raiser, section twenty-three, post- office Bedford, was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, in August, 1844. When nine years old his parents moved to Knox county, Illinois, where he grew to manhood and attended the common schools. In Septem- ber, 1863, he enlisted in company D, Seventh Illinois cavalry, and served with distinction until the close of the war. He participated in the battles of Nashville, Campbell's Hill, Franklin (Tenn.), and all others in which his regiment was engaged. Was always ready for duty, excepting one month when in the hospital at Memphis. After the rebellion was over he returned to his home, where he remained until 1876, then came to Taylor county and located on his present farm. On Christmas Day, 1868, he mar-
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ried Miss Alice Barnent, a native of Illinois. They have two children: Nora and Runkle. Mr. Turner now owns 240 acres of good land, and is extensively engaged in raising and feeding cattle and hogs.
WHEELER, R. G., farmer, section thirty-two, post-office Bedford. Sub- ject was born in Erie county, Pennsylvania, June 1, 1847, and spent his youth in acquiring an education. Taught thirteen terms of school. En- tered Bryant & Stratton's Business College, and graduated from that institution. In 1866 he engaged as book-keeper for a wholesale grocery and remained in that position for a time; he was then employed by the Union Pacific Railroad Company as an operator, having learned telegraphy while in college. Moved to Illinois in 1869 and kept books for railroad contractors for some time, but resigned his position on account of ill health and in 1871 came to Taylor county, Iowa. He was married July 7, 1878, and at once moved to his present location. He has a farm of one hundred and sixty acres and a good home.
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ABBOTT, I. W., farmer, section twenty-seven, post-office Memory, a na- tive of Ohio, was born in Cincinnati, November 8, 1842. When eight years of age his parents moved to Jennings county, Indiana, where they remained a half decade. In 1858 they came to Iowa and stopped at New London for a time, then moved to and located in Lee county. August 14, 1863, he en- listed in company H, Ninth Iowa cavalry, and served two years. Was de- tailed eighteen months in small-pox hospital, at Arsenal Island near Saint Louis. He returned to his home in Lee county, in June, 1865, and engaged in the mercantile business and continued in that occupation three years, when he came to Taylor county and purchased his present farm in Dallas township. He was married August 30, 1863, and has a family of eight children: Frank, Edward, Mary, John, Charles, Daisy, Waldo and Clarissa. Mr. Abbott has a good farm well watered and admirably adapted to the raising of both stock and grain. He has always taken great interest in public affairs and has filled all the township offices and is now serving as justice of the peace.
BRAMBLE, JAMES, farmer, section twenty-eight, post-office Memory, a native of Ohio, born in Brown county, September 6, 1836. The first six- teen years of his life were spent in his native county where he worked on a farm and attended the common schools. In 1852 he moved to La Salle
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county, Illinois, and made that his home for seventeen years. August 12, 1862 he enlisted in company D, One Hundred and Fourth Illinois and served until the close of the war. Was discharged at Nashville, Tennessee, in June, 1865, and returned to Illinois and engaged at farming in La Salle county. He came to Taylor county in the spring of 1869, and was married February 14, 1866, to Miss Belle Cobb, of Adams county, Ohio. They are the parents of five children : Lizzie, Ada, Bertha, Pearly and Leroy. Mr. Bramble is in pos- session of an excellent farın of 160 acres, all in cultivation, good buildings, orchards and other requisites to a comfortable home. He is largely en- gaged in stock growing. Mr. Bramble and lady are members of the M. E. Church.
CRAIG, WILLIAM, farmer, section twenty-eight, post-office Memory; born in Warren county, Ohio, March 21. 1833, where he grew to manhood on a farm, and received a liberal common-school education. August 1, 1862, he enlisted in company B, Seventy-ninth Ohio, and participated in the battles of Resaca, Bentonville, Peach Orchard, etc., and was with Sherman on his famous march to the sea. Discharged at Raleigh, North Carolina, in June, 1865. Attended the grand review of the armies at Washington and returned to his home, where he remained one year, then moved to Mercer county, Illinois and engaged in farming. In the spring of 1874 he came to this county and settled in Benton township, lived there one year then moved to his present farm. On New Year's Day, 1868, he married Miss Sarah J. Reynolds, of Mercer county, Illinois. They have two children: Samuel and Daniel. Mr. Craig has a farm of eighty acres, well improved, good buildings and an abundance of fine fruits. He is an energetic industrious man, of good habits and respected by all who know him.
DUNCAN, A., farmer, section thirty, post-office Hawleyville; born in Calvary county, Missouri, July 5, 1825. His early life was spent on a farm and when seventeen he moved to Buchanan county, same State, where he lived until 1852. At that date he came to Taylor county and located on his present farm which was then a wild tract devoid of the first evidence of civ- ilization. Subject enlisted August 15, 1862, in company F, Twenty-ninth Iowa cavalry, Col. Benton commanding. He took part in the battles of Helena and Sabine River, and was captured at the latter engagement and held a prisoner ten months, after which he was paroled and returned to his home where he remained about six weeks and was then ordered to report at Saint Louis, which he did and was sent from there to Davenport, at which place he was dischared and again returned to his home. March 15, 1822, he married Miss Mary Jane Dillon of Nodaway county, Missouri. They
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have eleven children: Amanda E. (the first white child born in Dallas township), Elizabeth Jane, Martha Ann, Jno. Harry, Nancy Emmeline, Laura Eldora, William Grant, Silas Porterfield, Arizona May, Cora Ar- minda and Maud Alice. Mr. Duncan is located on a farm of 122 acres, nicely situated, good house, barn and orchard. Excepting Mr. Crout, he is the oldest settler in the township.
HICKS, JAMES A., farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Hawleyville, was born in Habersham county, Georgia, June 5, 1830. He moved, with his parents, to Owen county, Indiana, when about five years of age, and re- mained there nearly twenty years. He received a common school educa- tion. He came to Taylor county in 1856 and settled in Washington town- ship, and aided in the organization of that township. In October, 1864, he was mustered into the United States service in company H, Sixteenth Iowa infantry, and served nearly one year. His service was mostly skirmishing. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea. Was honorably discharged at Davenport, and returned to his home, in this county, since which he has been engaged in farming. He came to his present lo cation in 1873. Was married in 1852 to Miss Lidia Cobbett, of Indiana, by whom he had three children: Elizabeth, N. G. and Seymour C. Mrs. H. departed this life December 16, 1857. Subject again married August 16, 1858, this time to Miss Winnie M. Hicks, of Warren county, this State, but formerly of Indiana. They were the parents of seven children: William, Ellen E., H. B., Nettie J , Sarah Ann., Bertie M. and Clara B. Mrs. Hicks died February 27, 1881. She had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Hicks is a man of intelligence and good business qualifications. He has held several township offices, and is now serving his third term as justice of the peace. He has a fine farm of 167 acres, good buildings, yard set with shade and ornamental trees, and one of the finest young orchards in the county.
JAMISON, S. R., farmer, section twenty-seven, post-office Memory, was born in Perry county, Indiana, March 9, 1828. He moved with his parents to Henderson county, Illinois, when about two years of age, ascend- ing the Mississippi on the Chieftain, the first vessel that ran that far up the river. There he grew to manhood, aiding his parents on the farm and at- tending the common school. He was also a student in a seminary in Knox county, for a time. After leaving school he engaged in teaching two years. Was married June 21, 1849, to Miss Delia C. Segnor, a native of New York. Mrs. J. died November 23, 1855. The following year, while visiting in Kentucky, he met Miss Parthena N. Prewitt. They were united in mar- riage August 12, 1856. Returned to the Sucker State where he engaged
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in teaching during the winter of 1856-7. In the following spring he went to Kansas' and remained one year, then returned to Illinois. He came to Iowa in 1866, and located in Montgomery county, and made that his home two years, then came to Taylor county and purchased his present farm. Mr. J. has a nice farm well improved, and is considered one of the most successful farmers in Dallas township. He united with the Cumberland, Presbyterian Church in 1841, and has since been an earnest supporter and consistent member of that denomination. His family consists of six child- ren : A. W., Mary E., Gertrude, Harvey N., N. P. and George E.
LATHROP, MILO, farmer and stock-dealer, section twenty-two, post- office, Hawleyville, is a native of the Buckeye State, born in Sandusky county, September 19, 1831. When twelve years old his parents moved to Scott county, this State, where he arrived at man's estate and received a common school education. In 1858 he, in company with his brother George L., built a grist-mill at Oxford, Jones county, and engaged in milling about eight years. He came to Taylor county in the spring of 1876, where he has since resided. March 6, 1861, he married Miss Sarah Louisa Lefing- well, of Trumbull county, Ohio. She is a daughter of Edwin Lefingwell, and is a lady of great culture and refinement. They are the parents of nine children: Edwin Lefingwell, Milo Earnest, Harly Irvin, Mary L., Charles H., Sarah Eliza, George Albert, Philip Lee and Guy Fenton. Mr. L. has one of the best stock farms in Taylor county. It consists of 520 acres, highly improved, with fine house, barn, etc. His yearly stock sales amount to nearly $6,000. Mr. and Mrs. L. are members of the Presbyterian Church, and are ever ready to assist in whatever tends to advance the moral and social interests of the people.
LEAPHART, WILLIAM P., farmer, section twenty-nine, post-office Memory, is a native of the Keystone State, born February 14, 1840. While quite young his parents moved to McDonough county, Illinois, where he made his home until 1869. He responded to his country's call August 9, 1861, enlisting in the Tenth Missouri, Col. Harding, commanding. He par- ticipated in the battles of Corinth, Vicksburg, Iuka, and others of minor con- sequence. In 1863 he was detailed for special service. He was discharged in August, 1864, having served faithfully three years, and braved all the hardships of war. He then returned to his home in McDonough county, Il- linois, and in the fall of 1869 came to Taylor county. December 24, 1865, he was married to Miss Sarah E. Baldock, a native of Kentucky. They have seven children: Henrietta E., John E., Rebecca Jane, May Edna, Freddy E., Charles Evard and George. Mr. Lephart's farm consists of
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sixty acres, well improved, good house, out-buildings, and orchard. He is an excellent farmer and a number one man.
MORGAN, R. H., farmer, section twenty-one, post-office Hawleyville, is a native of the Hoosier State, born in Dubois county, April 2, 1840. When thirteen years of age his parents came to this county. Since then our subject has made this his home. He enlisted August 27, 1861, in the Fourth Iowa cavalry. Participated in the battles at Milliken's Bend, Jackson, Selma and Columbus. At the siege of Vicksburg his company was de- tailed to obstruct the road against Johnson's army. At Columbus, Georgia, his company lost nineteen out of thirty-two men engaged. The Fourth Iowa was the first to charge the heavy works, and our subject captured a rebel flag, for which he received a medal from Congress in consideration of his gallantry. His company went one hundred and ten strong and returned with only twelve. In 1864 Mrs. Morgan went to Memphis, Tennessee, to see her husband. While she was there his regiment engaged with Forrest. Subject was discharged in August, 1865, at Davenport, Iowa, and returned at once to his home. Was married in April, 1861, to Miss Sarah E. Pace, of this county. Their children are six: Lotta, Martha E., Anna, Augustus, Elizabeth and a babe. Mr. M. is located on a good farm of eighty acres, well improved; fine residence, large barn and orchard, etc. He is a man of great energy and is considered favorably by all who know him.
RAWLINS, LUKE, farmer, section seven, post-office Hawleyville, is a native of the Sucker State, born July 25, 1831. When eight years old his parents moved to Fulton county, of that State; remained there three years then went to Ogle county, and in 1843 came to Iowa and settled in Clinton county. There our subject attained his majority. His youth was spent on a farm; his education acquired in the common schools. In November, 1854, he came to Taylor county and entered a portion of his present farın. No- vember 23, 1855, he received the hand of Miss Elizabeth Scholey in mar- riage. They have nine children: Elgin Albert, Emily E., Elizabeth C., May, Hallery, Alta E., Viva, Luke and a babe. Mr. R. is located on a fine farm of four hundred and fifty-five acres, in good cultivation, fine house, commodious barn and one of the best orchards in Taylor county. He is en- gaged in stock-growing and feeding.
ROBERTS, D., farmer, section thirty, post-office Memory, was born August 25, 1835, in Tazewell county, Illinois; raised on a farm and educated in the common schools. When the dark cloud of war hung over our land he was one of the first to go to the front in its defense. He enlisted in com- pany B, Forty-seventh Illinois infantry and carried the colors three years. Was in sixteen engagements: at the siege of Vicksburg, in Banks's Red
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River expedition, at Iuka, Corinth, Champion's Hill and others of less im- portance. Was mustered out at Springfield, Illinois, in October, 1864. His company had marched 2,554 miles and had been transported 7,000 miles. After his discharge he returned home and in May, 1865, came to this county. In September, of that year, he bought his present farm. Was married January 23, 1867, to Miss Eliza A. McAlpin, of this county, a lady of varied accomplishments. Four children have blessed their union: Henry B., Lemuel Ed., Clarence and Eliza Ellora. Subject has a fine farm of 173 acres, good residence, large barn, orchard, etc. Is now engaged in growing and feeding stock. Mr. and Mrs. R. are members of the M. E. Church.
WEAVER, S., farmer and stock-raiser, section twenty-six, post-office Memory. Born in Monroe county, Indiana, February 4, 1841. Was reared and educated in his native State. Came to Taylor county in 1858, locating in this township. Went to southeastern Kansas in 1871, but not liking the country returned in the fall of that year. Two years later he located on his present farm. Was married in Page county, Iowa, to Miss Lewya A. Car- michael, the ceremony being performed March 2, 1865. Mrs. W. is a na- tive of the Hoosier State, born December 16, 1848. They have six chil- dren: Matilda Emmeline, Amanda Elizabeth, Wm. Thos., Effie Rosetta, Mary Agnes and Nettie A. Mr. W. has a fine little farm of forty acres, beautifully situated, well improved, and intends making it one of the best little farms in the township. He is a man of good judgment, is industrious and commands the respect of those with whom he is associated.
ZENTZ, PROF. H. WELKER, post-office Memory, is a native of Stark county, Ohio, born November 17, 1836. His father died when subject was but eleven years of age. Received a cominon school education. Studied philosophy, chemistry and the other higher branches at home by the light of a bark fire after his day's work had been performed. Would often sit up until two and three o'clock in the morning studying his books while all else was enjoying repose; such were the circumstances under which our sub- ject acquired his education. His life has been one of perpetual study. Re- ceived instruction in elocution from Prof. Henry and received a diploma after completing his course. Taught one term of school in his native State. Came to Indiana when fifteen years of age and engaged in teaching. En- listed in October, 1861, in the Forty-seventh Indiana volunteers. Mustered in as fourth sergeant. Participated in the battle of New Madrid. Was with Pope at Island No. 10, also in the capture of Memphis; in the White River and Yazoo Pass expeditions, in which our subject experienced the greatest dangers of his military career. During a severe storm, while on the Talla- hatchie River, one end of the steamer broke its fastening, and swinging
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around against a tree, broke off the guards, throwing subject and twelve others overboard. Making a desperate leap he succeeded in gaining the ves- sel and threw a coil of rope to his companions, by which means they were rescued. Returning he participated in the siege and capture of Vicksburg. His regiment was then transferred to the Department of the Gulf. Took part in the fights at Carrion Crow Bayou and Vermillion. Went to New Orleans and was commissioned first-lieutenant in the Eighty-sixth U. S. C. infantry. Mustered out June 11, 1865, per order of Gen. Canby, on ac- count of physical disability. Returned to the Hoosier State and engaged in teaching. Was married April 2, 1863, to Miss Margaret Sowers, a na- tive of Indiana. They had one child. Mrs. Z. and child died in May, 1856. Subject was again married in 1859, to Miss Mary Bowman. From this union there are two children: Clarice Lilian and Elmer E. Came to Iowa in 1867. Located in Appanoose county, where for ten years he engaged in teaching. Also taught several normal schools in Marion county. Became a resident of Taylor county in October, 1877, locating at Memory. Since his residence in that place he has been engaged in teaching school and in ministerial labors. Has conducted several normals at Memory. Was or- dained a minister of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church previous to his coming to this country and has since had care of the Memory charge and two others south of that place. He is a man of great energy and ability. Has taught upwards of one hundred three-months' terms of school, is in possession of a large library and is esteemed an able educator and Christian gentleman.
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