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After the death of their parents the children found a home with their maternal grandmother and when fifteen years of age S. R. Lucas started out in life to earn his own living, being employed as a farm laborer for several years. In 1889 he came to Woodbury county, where he rented a tract of land and carried on agricul- tural pursuits for some time. While thus en- gaged, he also began real estate operations and in 1897 he located in Anthon where he has since devoted his time and energies to dealing in property. He has bought, improved and after- ward sold a number of farms in this county and he handles both Iowa and Dakota lands and town property. He also does a farm loan busi- ness, has had a large clientage and is now num- bered among the most prosperous business men of Anthon, thoroughly reliable at all times and
Politically Mr. Lucas is a Democrat where national issues are involved, but at local elec- tions he votes independently, casting his ballot for the candidates whom he thinks best qualified for office. Political preferment has had no at- traction for him as he has desired to give his undivided attention to his business affairs, in which he has met with creditable success. He is a member of the blue lodge of Masons at An- thon, also of the Knights of Pythias lodge, and in the latter has filled all of the chairs and is now past chancellor. He is a member of IIar- monia Lodge, No. 209, I. O. O. F. at Anthon and is also connected with the Modern Wood- men camp and his life is in consistent harmony with the tenets and teachings of these frater- nities. His entire life has been passed in Iowa and for fifteen years he has made his home in Woodbury county, where he now has a wide and favorable acquaintance. Surrounded at his lome by a circle of friends who appreciate his trne worth and admired and esteemed by the citizens of the community, he has been num- bered among the worthy and enterprising resi- dents of Woodbury county. Courteous, genial, well informed, alert and enterprising, he stands to-day as one of the leading representative men of his portion of the state.
EDWARD M. HUNT.
Edward M. Hunt, who is engaged in real estate operations in Sioux City, was born in Nodaway county, Missouri, October 8, 1872, and is a son of John and Mary (Garlane)
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Hunt. His father, a merchant of Sheldon, Iowa, was born in Henry county, Illinois, while the mother is a native of the state of New York. Both the Hunt and Garlane families were of Irish lineage, although the Hunt fam- ily originated in England. Edward M. Hunt is the third of eight children, those living being Minnie, Louise, Edward M., Lulu, John T. and Lenora, all at home in Sheldon, Iowa, with the exception of our subject. One daughter, Rose, formerly the wife of J. A. MeGreen, and Fannie, have passed away.
Edward M. Hunt was educated in the public schools of Stanbury, Missouri, in the normal school at that place and in the Brothers' School of Conception. His first work after putting aside his text books was as a clerk in a dry- goods store. In 1889 he came to Sioux City and entered the employ of F. L. Ferris, while later he secured a position as salesman in the dry-goods store of C. G. Culver. There he re- mained for a year, after which he returned to Sheldon, Iowa, and engaged with his father in merchandising. This relation was main- tained for seven years and in 1898 Mr. Hunt located permanently in Sioux City, where he has since dealt in real estate. He was first alone but soon afterward began co-operating with H. P. Lockwood and they continued to- gether for three years. Since that time Mr. Hunt has been alone in business, having pur- chased his partner's interest. When he first came to Sioux City there was a great need of carpenters and he at once began work in the line of that trade and soon found that he was able to keep up with any of the workmen. On entering the real estate field he foresaw the future of Sioux City and believed that he might profit by the growth and development which he felt would come. He had only lim- ited capital when he arrived here, but has now an extensive real estate business and is ranked among the substantial residents of the county seat.
Mr. Hunt is a member of the Catholic Ca-
thedral of Sioux City and is also identified with the Knights of Columbus. He was married August 17, 1897, to Miss Catherine McKeev- er, of Forley, Iowa, and they have a pleasant home which is noted for its hospitality and good cheer.
BENJAMIN SMALLWOOD.
Benjamin Smallwood, deceased, whose fam- ily have been prominent residents of Sioux City since 1875, was born in London, England, May 22, 1824. He was a grandson of George Smallwood, who always resided in London and became a wealthy man. He left a large estate and Mrs. Benjamin Smallwood expects soon to receive a portion of this as the inheritance which should have come to her husband. Rev. George Smallwood, father of Benjamin Small- wood, was a Baptist minister. He was but eight years and three months of age when with relatives he crossed the Atlantic to America, becoming a resident of Cincinnati, Ohio. After arriving at years of maturity he identified himself with the ministry of the Baptist church and subsequently removed to Middletown, Ohio, where he was in charge of the Baptist church until his death. His wife also died in that city.
Benjamin Smallwood attended the public schools of Cincinnati and of Middletown, Ohio, and acquired a good education. He entered business life as a furniture merchant in Mid- dletown and his trade increased until he was proprietor of the largest furniture store in that place. He conducted the business with con- stantly growing success until his death, which occurred on the 9th of December, 1872, but for several years prior to his demise he suffered greatly from ill health. In all of his business transactions he was thoroughly reliable, was very energetie and progressive and he owed his prosperity entirely to his own efforts.
Mr. Smallwood was married in Middletown, Ohio, to Miss Rachel J. Warner, a native of
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Richmond, Virginia, born April 22, 1828, and a danghter of William and Nancy ( Emmonds) Warner, the latter the daughter of John Em- monds, who was of Scotch descent. William Warner was a native of Richmond, Virginia, and his father was born in Germany, whence he came to America with three brothers, set- tling in Richmond, where he and his brothers all died. There were five children born unto Mr. and Mrs. Smallwood. Andrew, the eldest, enlisted in the Union army when but fourteen years of age. His regiment went to Indianapo- lis, thenee to Kentucky and the last letter which his mother ever received from him was writ- ten on Calhoun's grave, at Franklin, Kentucky. He was never heard from afterward and un- doubtedly gave his life in defense of his country. Clarissa died at the age of one year. William George, who is well known in Sionx City, was formerly an engineer and afterward conducted a meat market, but has recently sold his store. He has always resided with his mother. Josephine is the wife of Silas Hall, who is employed in the railroad shops at Omaha, Nebraska. Carrie is the wife of Albert Whinnery, cashier of the National Bank in Aurelia, Iowa. After the death of Mr. Small- wood two of the children came to the west, locating in Sioux City, and because of this Mrs. Smallwood sold her property in Middle- town and came to this city in 1875. Soon after- ward she purchased the home which she now occupies-a large residence at No. 1305 Jen- nings street, where she is now living with her son.
On account of ill health Mr. Smallwood took little active interest in polities, but kept well in- formed on questions and issues of the day, and voted with the Republican party. He lived an upright, exemplary life in harmony with his profession as a member of the Presbyterian church, which he joined at Middletown when nineteen years of age. He was very successful in his business affairs and thus left his widow in very comfortable financial eireumstances.
Mrs. Smallwood is also a Presbyterian in re- ligious faith, belonging to the church of that denomination in Sioux City and here she is widely and favorably known, having a large circle of warm friends.
THEODORE E. FLANEGIN.
Theodore E. Flanegin, a man of excellent business capacity and discriminating judgment well known in the business eireles of Sioux City, and now actively engaged in the develop- ment of South Dakota lands, was born in Mari- etta, Ohio, August 13, 1869. He has ever been watchful of business opportunities, has utilized his time and talents to the best advantage and is to-day enjoying the rewards of well directed labor and indefatigable enterprise.
Mr. Flanegin is a son of Thomas C. and Margaret (Edgerton) Flanegin. His paternal grandfather, James Flanegin, was a native of Pennsylvania and removed from Washington county, that state, to Delaware county, Ohio, where he followed the occupation of farming. His death occurred when he had reached the advanced age of ninety years. His son, Thom- as C. Flanegin, was born in Ohio and is a well known edneator of that state. For twenty-sev- en years he has been superintendent of the public schools of Pomeroy, Ohio, and is also prominent in educational meetings, state insti- tutes and other associations of teachers. His life labor has been of marked valne to his fel- low men and he is to-day one of the most hon- ored and respected citizens of Pomeroy. His wife was a native of Massachusetts and by this marriage four children were born, of whom Theodore E. is the eldest. The others are Arthur W., and Alma T. and Abbie E., twins. Alma T. is now a teacher in the public schools of Sioux City, while Abbie E. is a music teach- er of Pomeroy. Ohio, and Arthur W. is a member of the hospital corps of the United
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States army stationed at Angel Island, Cali- fornia.
After acquiring his elementary education in the public schools Theodore E. Flanegin con- tinued his studies in Marietta College at Mari- etta, Ohio, and in 1889 he entered upon his business career in connection with the Detroit, Lansing & Northern Railroad Company as con- tracting freight agent. He also served in other capacities with that railroad, continued his eon- nection therewith for the years of 1888-90. In the spring of 1891 he came to Sioux City after having spent a brief period at Ponca, Ne- braska. Here he entered the employ of the Chicago, St. Paul & Omaha Railroad, as bill clerk, but after a few months became local freight agent at Sioux City for the Sioux City & Northern Railroad Company. He was also contracting freight agent and cashier, acting in the triple capacity for some time. He was afterward made traveling auditor and filled that position until March, 1896, when he en- tered into the real estate business and also estab- lished a fire insurance agency. Since that time he has been particularly connected with the work of developing South Dakota lands and has done much for the improvement of the state in Spink, Miner, Edmunds counties, also operating in other parts of the state east of the Missouri river.
In community affairs Mr. Flanegin takes a deep interest and is a recognized factor in the moral progress of the city. He is now a director of the Young Men's Christian Asso- ciation and a member of the board of trustees of the First Presbyterian church. He is also in hearty sympathy with the work of the Ma- sonic fraternity, with which he has been iden- tified for several years, holding membership at this writing in Landmark lodge, No. 103, A. F. & A. M., of Sioux City. He likewise belongs to Sioux City chapter, R. A. M., and holds membership relations with the Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of the Maccabees, the Modern Woodmen of Amer-
ica and the Sioux City Commercial Club. He votes with the Republican party and is in ac- tive work in its local ranks.
On the 27th of July, 1892, Mr. Flanegin was united in marriage to Miss Grace Jackson, a daughter of the late Judge W. M. Jackson, of Tomah, Monroe county, Wisconsin, and their children are Raymond E. and Dorothy G. Mr. Flanegin is a typical citizen of the middle west, possessing the enterprising spirit which has led to the rapid development of this sec- tion of the country. Brooking no obstacles that could be overcome by determined purpose and landable endeavor he has steadily worked his way upward and is a recognized factor for advancement in business, political and moral cireles in his city.
GEORGE WEARE.
George Weare, prominent in financial circles in Iowa, became identified with the banking business in Sioux City when this place was a little hamlet containing but five or six log cabins. He has since been a factor in financial interests here and as president of the Iowa State National Bank stands at the head of one of the most reliable and prosperous moneyed concerns of this part of the country. Through- out his long identification with Sioux City and her welfare he has labored for higher ethical relations in business, has contributed to gen- eral progress through his championship of many public measures and has made for him- self an honored name through the conduct of his public and private affairs in a manner that has never sought nor required disguise.
Mr. Weare was born in Derbyline, Vermont, December 3, 1834, a son of John and Cynthia (Ashley) Weare, both natives of New Hamp- shire. In 1834 the father made a trip on horseback to the west, his destination being St. Louis, and returned in the same manner. The following year the family removed by
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wagon to Michigan, casting in their lot with the early settlers of that great and growing sec- tion of the country. They took up their abode in Allegan county, where the father engaged in the lumber business for several years and in 1848 he removed to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he resided until his death in 1856. ITis partnership being maintained until January, wife died in Allegan county, Michigan, in 1842. In their family were eleven children, five of whom are still living, but George Weare, the youngest, is the only one residing in Sioux City.
George Weare acquired his early education in the common schools of Allegan county and afterward continued his studies in Cedar Rap- ids, Iowa, and in Rochester, New York. On the removal of the family to this state he drove a team from Allegan, Michigan, to Cedar Rap- ids, there being no railroads through this part of the country at that time. Although only fourteen years of age he engaged in teaming for several months, receiving a man's wages for his services. He then went to Rochester, New York, in 1849, and resumed his studies in one of its educational institutions. When a year had passed he returned to Cedar Rapids and at the age of sixteen he secured employ- ment in a country store, where for one year he received two dollars a month and his board in compensation for his services. That his labors proved eminently satisfactory to his em- plover is indicated by the fact that the second year his salary was increased to twenty dol- lars per month. Following another year de- voted to study, Mr. Weare entered the bank- ing house of Greene & Weare, which was the first institution of the kind in Cedar Rapids, there remaining until November, 1855, when he went to Fort Dodge, Iowa. On the 26th of December, of that year, however, he arrived in Sioux City, making the entire trip from Cedar Rapids by stage. Sioux City was then a little hamlet containing six log cabins, around which the snow laid three or four feet deep. He built a little log structure which he used
for an office and at once established a loan ageney and banking business. In the latter field of endeavor he has continued to the pres- ent time and in September, 1860, the firm of Weare & Allison was formed and entered upon a continuous existence of over forty years, the 1901. At that time the institution was the oldest bank in Iowa conducted continuously under one management. In January, 1901, however, the bank of Weare & Allison and the Iowa State National Bank were consolidated under the latter name, Mr. Weare becoming president of the new institution, which position he has since occupied. Long and varied ex- perience has given him comprehensive knowl- edge of the banking business in every depart- ment and his intense and well directed efforts have resulted in the acquirement of prosperity that is as honorable as it is enviable. The Iowa State National Bank is capitalized for two hundred thousand dollars and its present officers are: George Weare, president ; H. A. Jandt, vice-president ; and John MeHugh, cashier.
In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mr. Weare was mar- ried to Miss Mary Carpenter, a native of Lan- caster, Fairfield county, Ohio, born on the 16th of March, 1835. Her parents were Gabriel and Catherine (Pearse) Carpenter. Her fa- ther was born in Lancaster county, Pennsyl- vania, September 11, 1801, and in infancy re- moved with his parents to Fairfield county, Ohio, where he resided until his removal to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in April, 1851. He was a farmer and also a contractor on public works and during his residence in Ohio built the Hocking Valley canal. On his removal to Iowa he again became identified with pioneer development and contributed largely to the ma- terial interests of Cedar Rapids. Purchasing land contiguous to the original eity plat, he laid out several additions to the city and also built several dwellings and business houses, the most notable being the Carpeuter block. For a num-
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ber of years he was a director of the First Na- tional Bank of that city, a stockholder in the Cedar Rapids Water Company and was the first president of the Marshalltown Gas Com- pany. He was a quiet, unobtrusive business man, ever ready to take part in all business en- terprises calculated to advance the interests of the city, and to contribute fully and freely his share of material aid in sustaining and for- warding public affairs. He was straightfor- ward, honorable and upright, scrupulously hon- est and religiously just. For nearly a quarter of a century he was a communicant of the Episcopal church and served as vestryman for many years. Socially he was genial, kind- hearted, a true friend and obliging neighbor and he held a warm place in the hearts of his fellow citizens. He died on the 10th of March, 1881, at his residence near Cedar Rapids, and his wife passed away at Lancaster, Ohio, in 1847.
Four children were born of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Weare. Henry G., born Au- gust 25, 1858, married Jane Robinson, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and is engaged in the cattle business in the west, making his home at Spear- fish, South Dakota. Susanna H. resides with her parents. Kittie C. became the wife of J. H. Nason, who died in California, but his remains were interred at Sioux City. There were five children by that marriage. In 1903 Mrs. Nason became the wife of Dr. Guy C. Rich and they reside in Sioux City, where Dr. Rich is successfully engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery. Mary E. is the wife of Howard G. Peirce, who is engaged in the live-stock commission business at the Sioux City stockyards, and they have three children.
Mr. Weare is a firm advocate of Democratic principles and has continuously supported the party by his ballot save when in 1896 and again in 1900 he voted for William McKinley, be- cause of the attitude of the party concerning the money question. He served for a year as inayor of Sioux City and was a member of its
first city council. He has never been ambi- tious in the line of office holding, however, but has been a co-operant factor in many measures for the general good and his services have prov- en valuable in the promotion of enterprises that have brought about substantial improve- ment, reform and progress here. He is a mem- ber of Tyrian Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Sioux Ciy, and also belongs to the Hawkeye Club and the Sioux City Boat Club. His wife is a member of St. Thomas Episcopal church and they reside at No. 705 Pearl street, where they have made their home continuously since 1859. No man is more widely known in Woodbury county than George Weare and therefore it would almost seem superfluous in this connection to speak of the prominent posi- tion he occupies in business and social life here and yet it is but just to say of him in a history that will descend to future genera- tions that his has been a record of which any man might be proud to boast, for throughout his business life he has never made an engage- ment that he has not met nor incurred an ob- ligation that he has not fulfilled and in the regard of those who know him he ranks with the honorable, enterprising representative men of the west who have been its founders and pro- moters.
WILLIAM I. HINDS.
William I. Hinds, who resides on section 25, Wolf Creek township, is well known in this part of the county as an honored pioneer settler and is frequently called Uncle Billy by his many friends. He located here in his childhood days, coming with his father, who secured a home- stead claim on the 3d of May, 1868. Mr. Hinds was born in Bridgewater, Pennslyvania, June 5, 1858, a son of Ebenezer and Maria (Fergu- son) Hinds, who were also natives of the Key- stone state. The father was born October 29, 1817, at Bridgewater, spent his boyhood days
W. I. HINDS AND FAMILY.
MR. AND MRS. EBENEZER HINDS.
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there and after arriving at years of maturity he in his early boyhood and afterward working in wedded Miss Ferguson, who was born June 18, the fields when returning spring made it neces- sary to plow the land and plant the crops. He aided in gathering the harvests in the late au- tum and so manifold were his farm duties that he had little opportunity to attend school, being largely a self-educated man. As he ad- vanced in years he relieved his father more and more of the care and responsibility incident to the development of a farm and eventually as- sumed entire management, while later he pur- chased the place of his father. He has built additions to the house, which he has also re- modeled, and he likewise put up a good barn and other outbuildings. He has a good orchard yielding its fruits in season and shade trees adorn his land. IIe has also purchased two other farms, one in Kedron township compris- ing two hundred and sixty acres of arable land, while the other in Wolf Creek township also covers a quarter section and he now owns alto- gether four hundred and eighty acres. He car- ries on general farming and likewise raises good graded stock, fattening annually a carload of eattle and three carloads of hogs for the market. 1824, at Athens, Bradford county, Pennsyl- vania. Farming claimed his time and energies in the east and to that pursuit he gave his atten- tion after his removal to the west. On coming to Towa he located first in Clinton county and subsequently went to Jackson county, whenee in 1868 he came to Woodbury county, arriving here on the 3d of May. This portion of the state was still largely in a primitive condition and he seenred a homestead, upon which his son, William I., now resides, one hundred and sixty acres coming into his possession under the homestead laws. Not a furrow had been turned or an improvement made upon the place, but he broke the land, built a plank house and con- tinned the work of improving the farm. The family experienced many hardships and priva- tions for he had very little capital and was un- able even to secure the few conveniences which a frontier district afforded. He owned a yoke of cattle but had to borrow the wagon in which he made the journey from Jackson county. After a hard summer here his first erop was de- stroyed by fire which consumed everything but his plank house. As time passed, however, he prospered and after a number of years he was enabled to place improvements upon his farm. There he reared his family and spent his re- maining days, passing away on the old home- stead August 24, 1885. ITis widow survived for about seven years and died February 19, 1892. They were worthy pioneer people who bravely faced the difficulties to be encountered in establishing a home in the west. They had four children, of whom three are living: Eliza- beth, who reached womanhood, was married and died leaving four children, who with their father, John Heath, still survive her; Mary El- len, the wife of Thomas Heath, of Lemars, Iowa; William E., of this review, and Sarah A., the wife of C. H. Dayton.
In retrospect one can see William I. Hinds as a farm boy, doing the chores about the place
In June, 1899, Mr. Hinds was married to Miss Sarah Dayton, a native of Missouri and a daughter of Baltis Dayton, who removed from that state to Iowa. There are four children by this union : Mary M., who is the wife of Henry Lambert, of Wolf Creek township, who is en- gaged in the operation of a sawmill and the manufacture of lumber and also runs a steam thresher; Harris, at home, and John B. and Isaac F., also under the parental roof. Mr. IFinds has deeded to his son Harris an eighty- acre tract of land on section 27, Kedron town- ship and to John another eighty acres adjoin- ing, while to his youngest son he will deed a similar amount when the latter reaches his ma- jority. Mrs. Lambert is living in the same yard with her parents in a house built and fur- nished by them, it being given to her. The family is one of prominence in the community
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