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July 3. 1861. Mr. Streicher was united in marriage with Susan Killkopp, who was born in December, 1834. and is a daughter of Mar- tin and Katrina Rose Killkopp. Her parents were natives of Germany and upon coming to thi. country settled in Ottumwa, Iowa, in 1857. Martin Killkopp was a farmer and fol- lowed that occupation until his death in 1880, his wife died in 1858. They were parents of seven children, as follows: George, deceased ;
John; Michael, deceased: Leonard, who was killed and robbed; Jacob: Katrina, wife of Daniel Ritter, of Hedrick. Keokuk county, lowa; and Susan, wife of Mr. Streicher. Re- ligiously, Mr. Streicher is of the Catholic faith, and his wife is a member of the Lutheran church. Politically, he is a Democrat.
ENJAMIN F. THOMAS, who is en- B gaged in farming in Richland town- ship. Wapello county, lowa. was born in Warren county, Indiana, in 1839, and is a son of Mahlon and Mary ( Sul- lender ) Thomas.
Mahlon Thomas was born in Maine and reared in Ohio, where he followed farming for several years. Ile then moved to Indiana, where he was located until 1843. when lie came west to lowa. He settled in Mahaska county, where he resided until his death. in 1899. at the advanced age of eighty-six years. Ile was a Republican in politics and was trus- tee of his township a number of years. lle married Mary Sullender, who was born in West Virginia, and is still living. They reared the following children : Cynthia .1., Benjamin F .. Sarah .A., Orilla J., deceased. and John W.
Benjamin F. Thomas lived with his father until 1863. in which year he was married. lle then farmed for himself in Mahaska coun- ty, until 1867. when he came to Wapello coun- ty, and bought his present farm in Richland township in 1868. He owns the southwest
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quarter of section 10, and has a fine farm, most of which he rents. He has a timber tract of 40 acres in section 16. In 1880 he built his present home, which is one and a half stories high and consists of six rooms. It is con- venient in all its appointments, and makes a very comfortable residence. Mr. Thomas was joined in wedlock, in 1863. with Matilda A. Picken, who was born in Ohio in 1839, and they reared one daughter. Alfarata, wife of William Bane. Mrs. Thomas died in 1873. and Mr. Thomas married, in 1876, Rachel P. MeCarroll, who died one year later. In 1879 he married Maggie A. Guthrie, who died in 1800, leaving three children: Carrie E., Ros- coe B., and Gurley G. : the last was a boy, the offspring of a former marriage. In politics Mr. Thomas is a Democrat.
On a foregoing page is shown a group picture, representing the family of Mahlon Thomas, the father of our subject.
COTT M. DICKINS, one of the prom- inent young farmers of Competine township. Wapello county, lowa, is a son of Hon. George W. Dickins, and was born in Competine township. August 1, 1876.
Thomas Martin Dickins, the grandfather of Scott M., familiarly known as "Martin," was a native of North Carolina, where he was born March 12, 1802. In 1806, he went to Virginia with his parents, James and Mary ( Haskell ) Diekins. Thomas Martin Dickins
married Elizabeth Staley, daughter of Malachi and Elizabeth (Coons) Staley, and to them were born the following children : Mary, who was the wife of John Hooker, and died in Wyandotte county, Ohio, in 1847: James M. and Thomas A., both of whom died of lung fever. May 21, 1847: Catherine A., who was the wife of J. B. Harmon, and died in Com- petine township, Wapello county ; Anthony. who died in childhood, in Ohio; Malachi and Harvey, of Competine township; Elizabeth ; George W., and Hiram H., who died Novem- ber 21, 1864. Thomas Martin Dickins formed a second matrimonial alliance by wedding Mar- garet .\. Williams, and they became the par- ents of two children,-Eunice and Dexter. both of whom are deceased. Eunice was the wife of Edward Durbin, and left a son, Jesse. Thomas Martin Dickins located in Wapello county, lowa, in 1845, and secured 320 acres of land in Competine township. He finally be- came one of the largest land owners' in that section of the state, where he lived until 1890. when he died and was buried in the Dickins cemetery.
George W. Dickins was born in Wyandotte county, Ohio. September 18, 1843, and left there with his parents in 1846. August 12. 1862, he enlisted for service in the Civil War. in the ist Reg., lowa Vol. Cav., served prin- cipally in the Western army, and participated in most of the campaigns of the West. He was mustered out of service at Austin, Texas, Feb- ruary 14, 1866. He was with the army of 60,000 men, sent to the Texas border to watch Maximilian, the Austrian usurper, and Mar-
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shal Bazaine, of France, and remained there until the collapse of the French scheme to es- tablish a monarchy on American soil, and to place Maximilian on the throne. Mr. Dickins engaged extensively in farming, and was a large dealer in cattle, fine draft horses and hogs. Ile married Elizabeth M. Hawthorn. June 2, 1864, and they had four children, as follows: Wilbur T., who died in June. 1871 : Anthony, who died in infancy; Mary, who was born July 10, 1869, married O. E. Dickey, and lives in Competine township; and Hiram H., who was born October 7, 1871, married Vinnie Utry, and lives in Competine township. Mrs. Dickins died June 10, 1874, and Mr. Dickins afterward married Martha C. Eller. Three children have been born to them: Scott M .. the subject of this sketch: Rella M., who was born February 5. 1879, married C. A. Dickey. and lives in Competine township; and Kate. born May 30, 1881. Politically, Mr. Dickins has always been a Republican, and has held many township offices. In 1881, he was elected to the 19th general assembly of lowa. and served in a most able manner. He was again elected, in 1897, to the 27th assembly. Both he and his wife are members of the Bap- tist church. Mr. Dickins is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, of which he is a past commander.
Scott M. Dickins, the subject of this sketch, owns 160 acres of land in section 8, Competine township, where he is engaged in diversified farming. He promises to become as well known as his father. He married Mabel C. Cook, a daughter of Herbert Cook, and
they have one child,-George E., who is now eighteen months old.
Mr. Dickins attended Central University, which is located at Pella, lowa, while his wife is a graduate of the Churdan High School. They are both highly respected by all, and their friends are many.
B ERNAARD SCHMIDT, a well known brick-maker of Ottumwa, Iowa, and one of the prominent citizens of that place, was born in Hanover, Ger- many, May 27, 1844. He came to the United States in 1867, and located in Ottumwa, where he at once began to look for employment. He secured work at his trade, that of brick-mak- ing, and has continued at this ever since.
Bernard Schmidt was married in 1866 to Katrina Stuckleman, a daughter of Henry and Margaret Stuckleman, who was born in 1843. Her parents had six children. Bernard and Katrina Schmidt were the parents of the fol- lowing children, namely : Josephine, deceased ; Garry; John B .; and Henry. Mr. Schmidt married, secondly. Elizabeth Dunnebrink, August 11, 1876. She is a daughter of Frank Dunnebrink, and her union with Mr. Schmidt has been blessed with 12 children, namely : Frank; Herman; Mary, deceased: Katrina; Ellen ; Dorothy : Elizabeth : Bernard : Theresa, deceased: Amelia, deceased: Joseph and Paulus.
Mr. Schmidt and his family are members I of the Catholic church. The subject of this
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sketch is also a member of the Roman Cath- olie Protective Association. Politically, he is a stanch Democrat. He is highly respected in Ottumwa, where he has hosts of friends.
L WWRENCE GUGGERTY. This gen- tleman is one of the most extensive land owners in Wapello county. łowa. He is now practically retired from business activities, with the exception of stuck raising, in which he still engages. He was born in County Meath, Ireland, April 15, 1832, and is a son of Owen and Julia ( Riley) Tinggerty.
Owen Guggerty, a native of Ireland, died at the age of forty seven years. He married Julia Riley, who was born in Ireland, and died in that country, after having reached the age of eighty three years. This emple were the parents of seven children, namely : Owen, de- ceased: Patrick, who lives with the subject of this sketch: Bartholomew and Hugh, deceased ; Margaret : John, who lives at Jacksonville, Illi- ne is : and Lawrence, the subject of this sketch.
Lawrence Guggerty came to the United States in 1849. and located in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1853. In 1850 be settled on a farm in Cas township, Wapello county. Frem 1857 until the breaking out of the Civil War he was a railroad contractor. During the war he bought herses and mules for the government. and at the close of the conflict resumed rail- read contracting, which he continued until 1885. In 1803 he settled on the farm in Cass township. in section 31, township 73. range 14.
Ile now owns 1,425 acres of land in Wapello county. A man of much practical knowledge and executive ability, he has met with success in all his undertakings. He is a well-posted man, and takes a deep interest in the various tepics of the day. While Mr. Guggerty is not actively engaged in farming, he still gives much time and attention to the raising of stock. Hle built the first house in Eldon,
Mr. Guggerty was united in marriage with Bridget Gillespie, in 1860. She was born in 1841, and is a daughter of William Gillespie. Mr. and Mrs. Guggerty have nine children, as follows: Margaret, who was born in 1861, married Joseph Manning, and is living in Ot- tumwa; Julia, who was born in 1865. married Philip Duffy, and lives in Oklahoma : John B., who was born in 1865. and lives at home; Mary, born in 1867, who is also at home; Pat- rick, born in 1800, who lives in Cass township; Bartholomew, born in 1871; William, born in 1873: Ellen, born in 1875; and Argus, born in 1877. The last four live with their parents. No public undertaking is complete without Mr. Guggerty's assistance, which he always willingly gives. He is very well known and liked in Wapello county, where he has con- stantly worked for the welfare of the com- munity.
D DOMINICK SCHLAGATER, who is engaged in agricultural pursuits in Polk township, Wapello county, lowa, has been located here since 1851. and is widely known throughout the
STEPHEN BARNES.
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county. He was born in Baden, Germany, March 19, 1821, and is a son of Jacob Schlag- ater.
Jacob Schlagater was born in Germany and died there at the age of ninety-eight years. Hle married Anna Wasmer, and they became the parents of 14 children, of whom the fol- lowing grew to maturity : Mary ; Magdalena : Jacob; Joseph; John: Fred; Andrew; Law - rence, and Dominick.
Dominick Schlagater came to the United States in the fall of 1851, on the good ship "Stevanus," having been forty-four days on the voyage. He was located in New York City for two years, working at anything his willing hands found to do. In 1854, he came to lowa and settled in Polk township, Wa- pello county, on section 12, township 72, range 15, where he still resides and owns 160 acres of land. He is engaged in general farming and stock raising, and has raised some high grade horses.
Mr. Schlagater was united in marriage with Carrie Mott. September 15. 1851. She was born in 1829, and is a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Gersbach. Mott. Her parents were natives of Germany: her father died in 1861. at the age of sixty-one years, and her mother, in 1848, at the age of forty-six years. They had seven children, as follows: Aggie : Caroline: Philip: Joseph: Edward: Richard : and Bridget. Mr. Schlagater and his wife be- came the parents of 10 children, as follows:
cember 24, 1853, and died in 1885: Joseph M., who was born November 28, 1855, and lives in Leadville, Colorado: Carrie E., who was born February 13, 1858, married Frank Upp, and lives in Ottumwa; Seth, who was born June 6, 1860, and died in Denver, in 1883: Fred E., who was born December 20. 1862, and lives in Odgen, Utah ; Lucy L., who was born March 24, 1864, married .\. (). Johnson, and lives in Ottumwa; Wilhelmina C., who was born December 1, 1867, and died January 20. 1882: Andrew B., who was born November 19. 1870, and lives at home; and Bridget, who was born in 1850 and died in in- fancy. Religiously, the family is of the Cath- olic faith. Mr. Schlagater is a Democrat in politics, and served as justice of the peace for fifteen years, and as township trustee and assessor.
CEPHEN BARNES, who conducts a large grocery, feed and flour store At No. 902 West Main street, Ottem- wa. lowa, is alderman of the sixth ward. He was born in Wapello county, half mile south of Ottumwa. May 5. 1854, and is a son of Stephen and Sarah ( Johnson) Barnes.
Stephen Barnes, Sr., came to Wapelo county in 1850, where he lived until 1885. Hle is now living in Kansas. He married Sarah Johnson and they reared eight children, Mary Rosina, who was born October 8. 1831, inamely: Margaret Ann (Leighton), who lives in Kansas: William Henry, a Baptist
and married Benjamin Hofman, a retired brewer living in Ottumwa: John A., born De- . minister of St. Louis, Missouri; David. of
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Astell, Kansas. Stephen, the subject of this sketch: Julia, deceased : John, who is a farmer in Kansas: Elizabeth, deceased; and Rosa ( Ivers ), who lives in Kansas.
Stephen Barnes, whose name heads this sketch, was reared and schooled in Wapello county. His first work was on the farm. 1885 he began clerking in a store at Kirkville. lowa, known as the Kirkville General Supply Store, and there he worked nine years. 1888 Mr. Barnes engaged in the grocery busi- ness at Ottumwa on Second street. He re- moved to his present location on West Main street in 1896. He owns a double building. 70 by 42 feet, in dimensions, and carries a full line of general merchandise, excepting dry goods. Ile employs three assistants in the store, and does an immense business. Mr. Barnes is a thorough business man, a good manager and a man of sound judgment and much executive ability. He is one of the lead- ing citizens of the city of Ottumwa.
Mr. Barnes married Elizabeth Roop, in Kirkville. She was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa. To them have been born six children, namely : Bertha and Lilly, deceased : and Ota, Gertrude, Howard and Helen, all of whom are at home. Mr. Barnes owns a pleasant home on the cor- ner of Second and Claiy strects. He was elect- ed alderman from the sixth ward in 1899, and was re-elected in tor. In politics he is a Democrat.
Fraternally Mr. Barnes is a member of the 1. O. O. F .. Ladge No. o; Independent Order of Foresters, and Fraternal Order of Eagles, which was organized January 15, 1901, with
James Gray as president. Mrs. Barnes be- longs to the Rebekahs. In religious views the subject of this sketch is a Methodist. Mr. Barnes is one of the most progressive citizens of Ottumwa, and is highly respected in that community. Ilis portrait accompanies this sketch.
WMES F. ROBERTSON, one of the leading agriculturists of Competine township, Wapello county, Iowa, was born July 24, 1856, in Highland township, and is a son of William Robertson, and a brother of George D. Robertsen.
James F. Robertson was reared in his na- tive county, where he attended the common schools, and for many years assisted his father on the farm. Mr. Robertson located on a farm of 160 acres in Competine township, in section 19. township 73, range 12, and there he has carried on general farming for a number of years. He raises considerable stock of a high grade, and takes great pride in the manage- mient of his farm, which is very attractive in appearance. He has had a thorough training in farming matters, and. being a man of per- severance and energy, has made a success of his chosen occupation.
Mr. Robertson married Nancy Brown, August 28, 1878. She was born July 30. 1858, and is a daughter of George and Martha (Gray) Brown, her father being a native of Indiana. This umion resulted in two children, nanicly : Luella M., born April 22. 1880; and Henry L., born August 6, 1881. Mr. Robert-
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son and his wife and children are all faithful members of the Baptist church. Politically Mr. Robertson is a Democrat; although he takes a lively interest in political affairs, he does not aspire to office. He may justly be proud of his beautiful home, and feel that his efforts have been well rewarded. He is an honest, upright citizen, and his friends are
OHN F. BEAGLE, a well-known resi- dent of Polk township, Wapello coun- CO ty, lowa. is engaged in general farm- ing, and has a farm of 100 acres in section 36. He was born in Hocking county. Ohio, February 18, 1842, and is a son of Abner Beagle.
Abner Beagle was born in West Virginia, October 14, 1817, and died July 30, 1897. He married Agnes Sponseller, a daughter of John and Sarah ( Conrad ) Sponseller, who was born December 30, 1812. John Sponseller was born January 22, 1784, and served in the War of 1812. Mrs. Sponseller was born May 5. 1783. Mr. and Mrs. Beagle had four chil- dren. as follows: John F .; David, born June 6. 1844: Harriet Ann, born January 1. 1846. who married Matthew G. Irvin, and lives in Lucas county, Iowa; and Emily A .. born .August 12, 1850, who married John F. White. and died September 15. 1887.
John F. Beagle came to fowa with his par- ents in 1853. and located in Wapello county for the winter. His parents then moved to Clarke county, Iowa, where they remained un-
til 1864. He returned that year to Wa- pello county, and settled in Polk township, on section 36, township 72, range 15, where he now resides and owns a fine farm of 100 acres of land. He enlisted at Osceola, Iowa, in July, 1862, in Company B, 18th Reg., Iowa Vol. Inf., and served in Southern Missouri un- til he was mustered out in February, 1863. He still possesses a testament given him by his chaplain, and prizes it very highly. . After leaving the army he taught school for three years, and then returned to his farm, on which he has lived for so many years.
February 26, 1865, Mr. Beagle was united in marriage with Nancy Brooks, a daughter of AAbsalem Brooks, who came to lowa before the opening of the "New Purchase." He was in Wapello county at the opening and entered land in Polk township, upon which he lived until his death, in 1876, at the age of sixty years. He was united in marriage with Susan Braden, a daughter of James and Eleanor Braden, who died in February, 1856. Nancy Brooks was born May 18. 1848, in Polk township, near her present home. Mr. Beagle and his faithful wife have had seven children, as follows : Mag- gie F., born November 29, 1865, who died in infancy : Absalom A., born February 11, 1867, who married Alice B. Colvin and lives in Polk township: Charles T., born June 6, 1870, who married Lizzie Folgman and lives in South Ottumwa: Harrist Ann and Fred. twins, both of whom died in infancy; Eleanor, born De- cember 28, 1879, who died, aged sixteen years ; and Udell Guy, twin of Eleanor, who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Beagle are untiring
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workers in the M. P. church, and he has served continuously as superintendent of Sunday- school for many years. Fraternally he is a Mason. In politics he is a strong Democrat.
D AVIEL MI. SACKETT, a well-to-de farmer of Cass township, Wapello county, Iowa, has a farm of 187 acres and carries on general farming. Ile was born in Wayne county, Indiana, August 31. 1851, and is a son of Alexander Sackett.
Alexander T. Sackett was born in New York State in 1819, and in 1854 came west to lowa, locating in Davis county. In August, 1803, he enlisted for service in Company B. 8th Reg., lowa Vol. Cal .. and served in the bat- tle of Lookout Mountain. He was captured. incarcerated in Andersonville prison, and af- terward paroled. While he was on his way home on parole, the steamer "General Lyons" blew up. and almost all on board were lost. including Mr. Sackett. His wife was Cornelia Gillar, who was born in 1824, and was a daughter of William and Mary Gilbert. The following children resulted from this union : Mary E., bern in 1845, who married Leonard Knox, and lives in Centerville, lowa: Thomas I ... born in 1847, who married Amanda Piper. and lives in Nebraska : Emma E., born in 1849. who married Joseph Peach, and lives in Cen- turville: Daniel M., whose name appears at the head of these lines: Jennie C., born in 1853, who married Leander Terrell and lives in Eddyville, lowa: Charles J .. born in 1855.
who lives in Nebraska ; James .\., born in 1857. who lives in Columbia township. Wapello county, lowa: Clara C., born in 1859. who married Thomas Carman and lives in Column- bia township. Wapello county ; and William E .. born in 1862, who died in 1865. Mrs. Sackett is now seventy-seven years of age and lives at the home of her son. James A. Sackett.
In 1854 Daniel M. Sackett moved with his parents to lowa, where he received his mental training. He went from Davis to Appanoose county, and thence to Monroe county, where he was located until 1860, when he moved to Wapello county. He settled in Columbia town- ship, lived there until 1881, and then went to Colorado, where he worked by contract in the mines for about six months. it the ex- piration of that time he returned to Jowa and bought a farm in Adair county, en which he lived eighteen months. In 1883 he moved to Cass township, Wapello county, and located on the farm on which he now lives, situated in section 3. township 72. range 15. He owns 187 acres, and has one of the finest country residences in Wapello county.
In March. 1873. Mr. Sackett was united in marriage with Elizabeth Ann Conwell, a daughter of Obadiah and Miriam ( leacock ) Conwell. Her father was born in what is now Carroll county, Ohio, July 16, 1814. came to Iowa in the fall of 1854, and located in Criss township, Wapello county, where he died Jan- mary 26. 1875. Her mother was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, in January, 1818, a daughter of Samuel and Esther Hea- cock. and died February 2, 1879. Mrs. Sack-
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ett was born May 15. 1853, and her union with Daniel M. Sackett has been blessed by the birth of four children, as follows: William I ... born December 18. 1873. who married Ellen Fraser and lives in De Soto, Dallas county, Iowa, where he conducts a drug store : Claude C., born June 29, 1875, who married Myrtle Brooks and lives in Laurel, Nebraska. where he practices medicine ; and Roy F. and Ray L., twins, born March 15, 1885. Ray L. died February 17, 1900, and Roy F. is living at home. In politics Mr. Sackett is a sup- porter of Republican principles.
JAMES J. ACTON, who owns 206 acres of valuable land in sections 13 and 20. Washington township. Wapello county, Jowa. is engaged in general farming and stock raising. His career has been marked by stirring activity, and he well merits the success which has attended his ef- forts. He was born in Washington township. in 1848, and is a son of J. W. AActon.
J. W. Acton was born in Ohio in 1825, and after growing to maturity moved to Indiana. where he remained until 1841, when he located in Van Buren county, lowa. He came to Wa- pello county in 1843. and entered land in Washington township, where he farmed for the remainder of his life. He died in this com- ty in 1875. He was united in matrimony with Elizabeth Myers, who was born in Ohio, and they reared the following children: Nancy J., deceased : Frances .A., Mary, James J. Joseph
M. and John D. His second wife was Frances MeDavitt, who bore him one son, Andrew M.
James J. Acton first attended school at the old Union school house in Washington town- ship, and resided on the home farm until he was twenty-one years of age. He applied him- sclf to agricultural pursuits at an early age, and now owns an excellent farm in Washing- ton township, which he devotes to general farming. He is engaged quite extensively in stock raising, and has his farm well stocked with horses, cattle and hogs of a high grade. Hle purchased this farm in 1875.
When twenty-one years of age Mir. Acton was joined in marriage with Mary L. Pum- phrey, who was born in Jefferson county, lowa. in 1851. They have seven children, as follows : Henry E., a farmer in Neosho county, Kan- sas: Elizabeth B., wife of Frank Hite, of Cen- ter township, Wapello county; Frank S., who is at home: Cora B., wife of J. W. Peebler; Emma C .: Nellie and Guy. Politically Mr. Acton is a Republican and takes an earnest in- terest in the affairs of his party. He and his family are faithful members of the Methodisf, Episcopal church. A portrait of Mr. Acton accompanies this sketch, being presented on a foregoing page.
YLVESTER WARNER was born in Schoharie county, New York. No- vember 21. 1817, and died August 26. 1802. Hle was a blacksmith by trade. having completed an apprenticeship of three years when he was nineteen years old. Hle
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