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Mr. Taylor is a republican in polities, although he does not strictly follow the party's dictates and ofttimes follows his own judgment in supporting candi- dates. Publie-spirited and interested in the growth and development of this section, he has been called upon to serve in publie office and has made a creditable record as tax collector of Richman township. as a member of the town council of Ilumeston, to which body he belonged for fifteen years, and also as mayor of this city. He was the first to fill this office and during his administration much constructive Jegislation was passed pertaining to the city goverment. with which he has been vitally connected. The family are members of the Congrega- tional church of Humeston and take an active and helpful interest in the work of that organization. While he has attained to prosperity and has eneompassed individual success, his labors have been of constructive value in the development. of this section, where he has been instrumental in improving the methods of agriculture and stock-raising by his example. His service in publie positions has been such as received high commendation, and in private life Mr. and Mrs. Taylor are well liked and highly esteemed for their many good qualities of mind and character.
ANDREW J. SERBAAUGIL.
Andrew J. Surbangh is a native of Wayne county, where he was born October 11, 1866, and during all his life has been connected with agricultural interests of his native section. In the November election of 1912 he was chosen to the important position of sheriff of Wayne county and on JJannary 2. 1913,
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entered upon his new position, for which his many high qualities and his ability well fit him. He was born in Clay township, in which he spent most of his life in the country, but since January makes his home in Corydon. His father, John Surbaugh, was born at Green Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, and died in Clay township in 1877. The mother, Elizabeth (Gninn) Surbaugh, was a native of the same state and she and her husband came to Clay township. Wayne county, in the early days, being among the pioneers of this section. Both were well and prominently known during all their lives for their many high qualities of mind and character and Mr. Surbaugh became one of the substantial men of the locality. The mother passed away in Clay township, May 16, 1910, snr- viving her husband for about thirty-three years. In their family were twelve children, of whom seven are now living: Mrs. Nettie Caldwell, residing in Lewisburg, Iowa ; Mrs. Alice Guinn, a resident of Bentonville, Iowa; Mrs. Mac Reck, born May 10, 1848, residing at Allerton, lowa: Mrs. Lucy Caldwell, who lives at Lewisburg, lowa : Mrs. Cynthia MeGuire, residing in Humeston : Andrew .J .. of this review ; and John, born February 3, 1872, of Clay township. Lee died in 1877, Mrs. Hattie Caldwell passed away in 1894. Rachel. lola and Grace died in infancy.
Andrew J. Surbaugh was reared under the parental roof and attended the schools in the neighborhood in the acquirement of his education. He early was trained to agricultural pursuits, remaining in this line of occupation contin- nously. He now owns a farm of one hundred and eighty acres and thercon he has a modern, well furnished home and all such improvements as are deemed essential in the cultivation of an up-to-date farming enterprise. His property is one of the most valuable in this section and hespeaks the energy, industry and progressiveness of its owner. On November 5. 1912. Mr. Surbangh was elected to the office of sheriff of Wayne county on the democratic ticket. his victory being highly complimentary to him, as it was won in the face of a majority of four hundred which is generally given to the other side. It speaks well for his popularity and the confidence which is given him by the people. He assumed the duties of his office on January 2, 1913, assured of the good wishes of his many friends and acquaintances.
Andrew J. Surbaugh was united in marriage to Miss Elsie Olson on January 6, 1886. Mrs. Snrbangh is a native of Mercer county, Illinois, and grow to womanhood in that state. Iler parents were Olol and Christina Olson, both of whom passed away in Illinois. In their family were five daughters: Mrs. Chris- tina Morford. deceased; Mrs. Anna Williner, a resident of Galesburg, Illinois: Mrs. Bertie Loquist, deceased : Mrs. Surbangh : and Mrs. Susie Grant, of Wood- hull, Illinois. The parents were among the early settlers in Illinois, making their home near North Henderson, and there all their children were born and reared. Mr. and Mrs. Surbangh are the parents of four children, who were born in Clay township with the exception of the second son: Ray, a barber of Hnmeston, Towa; Earl, born in Mercer connty, Illinois, who assists the father in the eulti- vation of the farm; Stella, residing with her parents; and Floyd. also at home. The family are devoted members of the Baptist church, in the work of which organization they take an active interest.
Mr. Surbaugh is a demoerat in his political views and has always taken a keen interest in all matters of public importance. He always keeps well informed
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upon the issues at stake and his advice is often sought in local political circles. Public honors have come to him manifold and he has served as trustee of Clay township, as member of the school board, as assessor and as road supervisor, discharging his duties in connection with the various offices he has held with a fidelity and ability that have received high commendation from his constituents. He is successful in the truest sense of the word. a man unusually broad minded and intelligent, not only attaining individual snecess but being a helpful and cooperant factor in the general advancement as well.
INDEX
Adams. 1. ..
35
Farr. F. E .. 46
Allen, Tandy
107
Ferrel, J. K.
37
Allison. W. R.
83
Fleenor, HI. T .. 365
Ashby, L. S ..
262
Freeland. J. W. 10
Ashby, T. D.
249
Fry, F. B. 74
Baker. N. F. 8
Barger, H. H. 309
145
Gardner, J. E. 76
Garratt. J. W.
199
Bell, C. N. 290
270
George, J. 230
Gibbs. Ora 90
Black. Albert
181
Gittinger, II. W. 126
Bond. C. R ..
354
Brewer. J. W.
168
Goodrich. D. P
118
Brinegar. John
Gray. F. E ..
259
Brown, H. S.
Grimes. W. T. 294
Gwinn. A. ... 333
Hawkins. C. (. 242
Henry, Emanuel
310
Iliekok. W. ]1. 109
Hinelliff. J. T ..
Fines, Il. D. 197
ITitt. M. E. 202
Clark. J. H ..
25
Clinton. A. B.
33
Clore. W. W ..
Ilolt. Lifus
218
Howard. S. P.
271
Combs. G. K.
148
Comstock, J. B ..
78
Conner. Alfred 347
223
James, B. I. 327
Jeffries, J. N. 201
Tones. J. W. 351
Keller, Harry 136
Kent. C. E.
273
Kent. . I. W. 264
Kent, William 140
Kerby. D. H ..
14
Kimple, Lemuel
179
King, Benjamin 120
Kingery. D. C. 171
Kyner, F. M .. 88
Larimer. F. (. 38
Larimer, G. W. 127
Evans, H. K ..
159
Larimer, H. G. 151
Evans, J. A.
247
Larimer, W. M .. 59
Evans, W. C.
307
Lechart, W. E. 34
Evans, W. L ..
320
Lemley, T. F. 75
Evans, W. S.
234
Lewis, S. W. 137
Exley. H. L .. .
116
Lipe. J. W.
367
37:
Davis. (. IL.
311
Dicks, J. N.
66
Dillman, II. ( ..
339
Doze. . I. E .. .
85
Earnest. W. Il.
40
Elliott. W. W ..
50
Elmore, George 17
267
Evans. E. S.
175
Conrad, F. C .. 257
Copeland. J. C. 203
Craig. R. R .. 113
Croston, Thomas 360
235
Burchett. Edwin
57
Burgett, Josiah
295
Burgett. W. J.
330
Busselle, L. Il. 149
Chandler. F. M. 339
Cherryholmes. 1. G .. 311
Ilogue. J. A. 244
Holt Brothers 200
Cobb. O. B.
18
Humeston. Alva 162
Humeston. C. S. 7
Fuller, J. C. and W. J. 213
Barker. A. L ..
Bartlett, J. B.
191
Garton, G. W. 368
Benway, E. J.
Bixby, M. W.
Givens. J. G .. 168
341
Buck, W. H ..
C'onner. W. H ..
Evans, A. S.
Fry. F. R.
376
INDEX
Lohr, Michael
355
Scott. J. E.
Lowe, J. IT ..
207
Sefrit, G. W ..
252
Lugar, L. W.
170
Shriver. Isaac 194
McCauley, B. D.
279
MeCov. I. N ..
110
McCulloch. A. D.
221
Smith. C. D. 20
Smith, E. 214
McGuire, C. M.
129
Mckibben, F. T.
65
Mckinley, G. W
Sproatt. W. S.
115
MeMains. D. A.
349
Sprow, C. F.
89
MeNay, G. P ..
97
Stark, N. J ...
159
Matkin, J. IT.
178
Stearns. A. S ..
Miles. Lewis
60
Stearns. W. T.
70
Miller. R. O ...
260
53
Mitchell. T. B ..
357
Stereti. P. O ...
87
Moore, J. C .. .
Stiles. .. . 1.
130
Moser, George
15
Stirling. ... J .. .
139
Mundell. J. R.
302
Stuart. F. Q ...
5
Murrow, D. L.
100
Sturgeon. D. D ..
211
Surbaugh. ... J ...
372
Viday, O. F.
121
Swanson. 1. T.
269
Norman, J. W.
Taylor. 1. M.
312
Ochiman, C. I ...
Taylor, W. J. S.
370
Tedford. W. IT.
30
Page. D. A.
19
Park. J. II ..
-17
Parkin. George
64
Patterson. . I. D.
243
Troutman. A. M.
336
Perkins, T. M ..
106
Pettyjohn, C. A.
Van Dyke. R. R.
149
l'frimmer. A. C.
300
Voorhies. J. P. 192
Wachtler. J. I.
33>
Walker. J. .... .
312
Pittard, Anna K
254
Warder. L. E ..
150
Porter, Harvey
84
Washburn. J. L.
291
Poston. R. C ..
271
Worts. W. L.
Prav. F. I ...
125
West. F. M .. .
161
Westfall. David
316
Westfall. Henry
219
Westfall. Justin
293
Ream, J. P ...
133
Wheeler. J. F ... .
33:
Rice, Il. S ..
166
Williams. Parkison
204
Richman. A. E.
140
Williams, S. L.
319
Richman, J. IT ..
157
Wilson. J. T ...
209
Riker, C. W ...
91
Wilson. J. N.
Rogers, C. B ..
Wolverton. W. P.
Ruby. G. M ...
15%
Woodman. A. J.
172
Wyatt. F. C.
217
Sanders, Henry
95
Wyatt. J. B.
329
Schnebly, John
182
Wyatt. W. E.
212
Skidmore, J. T.
240
Skidmore. O. T ..
233
Smith. Alpheous
104
McCulloch. George
McGuire, A.
Smith, II. T ..
Smuggs. S. G ...
359
Tedrick. J. F .. .
353
Thomas, J. I .. ..
316
Thorne. T. C .. .
36
Phillips, B. F ..
301
Phillips, J. C.
135
Pim. W. R ..
251
Primm. J. II ..
263
303
Pulley, Sherman
318
Steele. C. W.
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