The History of Marion County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, & C., Part 70

Author: Union Historical Company
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Des Moines : Union Historical Company
Number of Pages: 915

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HENRY, GEORGE-Farmer. For nearly thirty-nine years a resident of Marion county and one of the first to make his home here; was born in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, in 1815. He lived in his native State nntil sixteen years of age, and then removed to Mansfield, Ohio; he was raised on a farm. After a residence of some years in Ohio, he removed to Missouri and opened a farm in Lewis county. While journeying to his new home in Missouri he lost his wife and two children by drowning while attempting to cross a river. From Missouri he came to Marion county and probably no man in the county experienced more hardships or is more fa- miliar with the early incidents of the county. An addition to Knoxville bears his name. Mr. Henry has been married three times; first, to Mis Farry Sadoris, of Mansfield, Ohio, drowned in Missouri. His second wife was Anna Ross. After her death he married Mary Ann Monohon, a native of Indiana. He has three children: William, Catharine and Mary.

HENDERSON, W. M .- Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 22, P. O. Knox-

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ville. Was born on the twenty-seventh day of September, 1842, in Athens county, Ohio. His father, A. G. Henderson, was a stone-cutter and con- tractor in that county, and was also engaged in the pursuits of agriculture. In 1854 Mr. A. G. Henderson came to Marion county. At the time of his demise, September 12, 1879, he was numbered among the stalwart and re- spected farmers of Knoxville township. The subject of this sketch was raised and received his education in Marion county. On the ninth day of August, 1862, enlisted in company I, Thirty-third Iowa infantry, partici- pating in a number of the notable events of the Rebellion, among which were Helena, Arkansas, Spanish Fort and others. He was honorably dis- charged August 9, 1865. He married, November 15, 1866, Miss Harriet Welch, a native of Ashland county, Ohio. His estate consists of 135 acres; his home is pleasantly situated and indicates comfort and prosperity.

HONNOLD. Z. T .- County superintendent of schools. Was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, December 16, 1847, and lived there until ten years of age and then came with his parents to this county, and was raised on a farin. He received his education in the common schools and at Cen- tral University, and since finishing his education his time lias been divided between farming and teaching. In 1879 he was elected to his present posi- tion, and in which he has labored faithfully to raise the standard of schools throughout the county. He married Miss A. Masteller in 1876; she is a native of Knox county, Ohio.

HOPKINS, J. J .- Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 21, P. O. Knoxville. Was born in Orleans county, New York, April 23, 1832; is the son of Joseph W. and Abigal Hopkins. When quite young moved with his parents to Genesee county, where they resided until he attained his twelfth year, when they returned to Orleans county; was there raised to manhood, educated, and lived on the farm until 1852. In that year went to California and was engaged in mining until 1860. Returned to his na- tive State, locating temporarily. Resided in different parts of the United States until August, 1862, when he enlisted at Hudson, Michigan, in the First Michigan battery of flying artillery. Rendezvoused with the Fifth Michigan cavalry, at Detroit, under Capt. J. J. Daniels. Their first er- gagement was Gettysburg; were with Sherman to the sea, participating in the battles of Peach Tree Creek, Kenesaw Mountain and Atlanta; was hon- orably discharged at the close of the war. Lived in various places until 1869, when he located in Marion county. His estate consists of eighty-five acres. In September, 1870, married Miss Edna Wheeler, a native of New York. They have four children: Cora E., Minnie M., Frankie L., Charles W. Lost two: Carrie A. and Bertha. Himself and family are members of the Pleasant Ridge Christian Church. DANIEL WHEELER, Sec 21, P. O. Knoxville. Born in Saratoga county, New York July 23, 1814. Came to Marion county in 1868.

HOSHAW, E. H .- Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 24, P. O. Knoxville. Was born in Shelby county, Ohio, February 23, 1828; his parents were Henry and Elizabeth. They settled in Shelby county in 1813. The senior Hoshaw was a sergeant in the First Ohio regiment in the war of 1812. E. H. was raised to manhood and educated in Shelby, his early occupation being that of a farmer. In 1852 he emigrated to Tippecanoe county, Indiana, where he followed farming until 1855, when he came to Marion county, locating where he now resides. He married April 25, 1847, Miss Catha- rine Howser, a native of Ohio, daughter of Daniel and Tacy. By this union

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they have nine children: Daniel, Samuel, Thomas Jefferson, Eli, Jacob, John Henry, Ulysses Grant, Ira and Elijah. Mr. Hoshaw came to the county on the twentieth of October and pitched his tent on bis present homestead. The roughness of his initiation may be inferred from the fact that a severe snow-storm that night laid the frail structure to the ground and the next morning he was obliged to shovel the snow off' in order to extricate his family. In 1860 he met with a serious misfortune, his residence and all the furnishings being entirely destroyed by fire. In 1862 he enlisted in company G, Fortieth Iowa volunteer infantry; was at Vicksburg, Saline River and numerous engagements; was honorably discharged at the expi- ration of his time. His farin consists of eiglity acres. From disease con- tracted while in the service, he is incapacitated for the general duties of farming.

HUFFMAN, SAMUEL-Farmer, Sec. 17, P. O. Knoxville. Wa born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, February 19, 1813. When he was thirteen years of age his father died, leaving a family of nine children, of whom Samuel was the third. He remained at home assisting his mother in the management of the farm and caring for the family. Thus were the affairs of the family conducted till Samuel attained the age of thirty-two years, when his mother also died. After this Mr. H. still deem- ing it his duty to remain and see after the affairs of the estate, remained for two years, Miss Elsie Cool, a mute relative, keeping house for him. Miss Cool was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, December 21, 1806, and died May 4, 1870. During Mr. Huffman's stay on the home stead by industry and good management he acquired sufficient meant, in addition to his portion of the estate, to enable him to purchase a farm of his own adjoining. . Upon this he resided ten years. He came to Marion county in 1858; his death occured September 29, 1878. He marrried De cember 2, 1851, Susan A. Stucky, born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, January 21, 1828. They have a family of seven children: Anna E., Ed- ward, Mary E., Willie S., Ira S., Jennie and Francis.

HUFFMAN, ANDREW-Farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Knoxville. Was born in Rockingham county, in the Shenandoah Valley, in Old Vir- ginia, November 20, 1834. His parents were George and Anna, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Virginia. He was raised in his native county until he attained his fifteenth year, when he removed with his parents to Allen county, Ohio, where he resided until 1865, when he came to Marion county where he has since resided engaged principally in farming. He married, the autumn of 1865, Miss Anna Isabelle Schlidt, daughter of Henry and Hannah Schlidt. Mr. H. is a thoroughly schooled farmer and has identified himself with the county.

JACKSON, W. M .-- One of the live business men of Marion county, is a native of Iowa. Was born in Lee county, on the twenty-seventh day of August, 1846, lived there until 1850, and then removed to Marion county. He was raised with a mercantile experience. During the late war he enlisted in the Seventeenth Iowa infantry, and afterward in the Third Towa cavalry, and served until the close of the war, and was mustered out at Atlanta, Georgia, August 19, 1865. After his return from the army, he went in the inining district of Colorado, where he had a large experience. For the past fifteen years he has been more or less engaged as an auctioneer and has a good reputation in this line. He continues the same in connection with a general stock of merchandise. He is a man of indomitable pluck, will

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and energies, a man not easily discouraged and one who overcomes all obstacles, and he is a good illustration of what a man of these qualities can accomplish by bending his energies in the right direction. He married Miss Emma Dawson, on the fourteenth day of November, 1872. She was born in Springfield, Illinois. They have two children: Frank and Ben.

JACKSON, JOHN F .- Farmer, Sec. 33, P. O. Knoxville. Was born in Mahaska connty, Iowa, February. 3, 1858. Is the son of Henry N. and Margaret Jackson; the latter's maiden name was Canterberry, daughter of Isaac Canterberry, who was one of the first settlers in the State, and sold the greater portion of the site where the city of Burlington now stands for $35. John F. was raised to manhood, educated and resided in Ma- haska county until 1877, when he removed to Marion county. On the thirtieth of June, 1878, Miss Mary Wilson became his wife, danghter of Thomas and Mary Wilson. Their union has been blessed by one son, Roy. His estate consists of 120 acres.

JAMES, J. T .- Coal operator. Was born in Belmont county, Ohio, March 15, 1845, and in 1854 accompanied his parents to Iowa. He has been raised in the coal trade and understands it in all its details and no one in the township has done more to develop the coal interest than Mr. James and in connection with his interest here he has large interests in Mahaska connty. The quality of his coal is equal to any in the State and he is unable to supply the demand. Mr. James has contributed largely to the business interests of Knoxville, and has built up for himself an enviable reputation for honesty and fair dealing. He married Miss O. M. Reeves, November 10, 1876. She is a native of Ohio, born in Ashtabula county, and is the daughter of Judge. Reeves, of Franklin county, one of the first white settlers. They have one daughter, Adda.

JENKINS, JOSHUA-Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 30, P. O Knox- ville. This pioneer citizen is one of Marion county's stalwarts whose par value is 100 cents on the dollar anywhere within its boundary. Was born in Monongalia county, Virginia, December 19, 1822. His parents were Thomas and Staffer Ann, who were among the comparately early settlers of that State. When Joshua was fourteen years of age, the family moved to Brown county, Indiana, where he was received the benefits of the common schools and was raised to manhood. On June 6, 1846 he tendered his ser- vices to his country-enlisting in the Mexican War; was at Buena Vista and minor engagements. Was honorably discharged June 24, 1847. OD the twenty-eighth day of December, 1848, Miss Serene Elder, of Indiana, a native of Kentucky, became his wife. By this union they have had eleven children, eight of whom are living: Ann, Thomas, Nancy (wife of John Overton), Stephen, William, Joseph, Jarrett and Charlie. They lost three: Elizabeth, Elender and Louisa. Mr. Jenkins received in 1847 a land-war- rant entitling him to 160 acres of land in any unoccupied government ter- ritory, given to every soldier that participated in the Mexican War. Thus equipped, on the sixteenth of May, 1848. he trod the soil where he now resides and located 160 acres and purchased 160 additional. After which he returned to Indiana, and on the ninth of May, 1849, accompanied by his wife, they took up their abode in what was destined to be their future home. His landed estate consists of 524 acres; his home and its appurtenances indicate comfort and prosperity; he has obtained his competency by energy, combined with the untiring industry of Mrs. Jenkins.

JENKINS, THOMAS Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 8, P. O. Knox,

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ville. Was born in Morgan county, Indiana, June 17, 1885. His parents were Thomas and Tillethia Jenkins, who were among the early settlers of Morgan county. Thomas was there raised to manhood and received the benefits of the common schools. On the day he attained his majority, June 17, 1846, he enlisted in the Mexican War, in company A, Second In- diana volunteer infantry, under Capt. John Osborn. He participated in the battle of' Buena Vista, ininor skirmishes, and was honorably discharged July 5, 1847. On the twentieth day of February, 1848, Miss Jane Kennedy, daughter of Elijah and Mary Kennedy, of Indiana, became his wife. Their union has been blessed by seven children: Laura (now Mrs. W. W. Pope), Olive (now Mrs. A. J. Kerr), Caurrella, Walter, Barton, Myron, Susis Immediately after the Mexican War a bill was passed in Congress graat ing to each soldier a land-warrant for 160 acres on any unoccupied govers- ment territory. On the sixteenth of May, 1848, Mr. Jenkins and wife came to Marion county in the usual style of emigrants. With his warrest be entered the 160 where his residence now stands, and traded his tesa for the adjoining quarter section. His success in life, which is due to his untiring industry and indomitable energy, assisted by Mrs. Jenkins' careful and dutiful management, is a fair illustration of what can be se- complished where there is a will to execute. His landed estate consists of 885 acres. His orchard of 155 trees is in a thrifty condition. He makes a specialty of stock-raising and feeding. On the eleventh day of Angent, 1869, he enlisted in company G, Fortieth Iowa.volunteer infantry, partici- pating in the battles of Mechanicsburg, Siege of Vicksburg, Saline, and oth- ers; was honorably discharged February 29, 1864. He is as Master Mason Himself and family are meinbers of the Christian Church and are among its liberal patrons and supporters.

JOHNSTON, JOSEPH-Of the firm of Johnston & Frush, is one of the oldest and most successful merchants of Marion county. He was born is Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, on twelfth day of July, 1821, and raised there. He learned the trade of shoe-maker in his youth, and followed it for many years. In 1850 he moved to Ohio and remained there one year, and then came to Iowa and settled in Eddyville, and after s residence of two years in this place came to Marion county and settled in Knoxville in 1853. The first three years he followed his trade and thes engaged in general merchandise and stock business, and for years the fira was one of the largest dealers in the county. He is a self-made inan. Com- mencing life in straightened circumstances, he has by his own indomitable will and energy made for himself a competency. He has always been s careful, prudent man, husbanding his resources, but liberal where necessity bas made known her wants. He married Miss Louisa M. Carpenter in 1847. She was born in Greensburg, Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania They have four children: Samuel C .. Otis, Florence N. and Laura B.

JONES & DUFF-Butchers. Mr. Jones was born in Fulton county, Illinois, where he was raised to manhood, receiving the benefits of the com- mon schools. He was engaged in various pursuits until 1874, when b. embarked in the butcher business. His genial and affable demeanor ba won him a host of friends, and he is well and popularly known throughout the county. L. G. DUFF was born in Toronto, Canada, November 9, 1837. When quite young he removed to Syracuse, New York, where he was prin- cipally raised, and learned the butcher business, of which he is a thorough master in all its branches. During the late war he enlisted in the Twelfth

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New York volunteer infantry, serving three years. After his muster ont he removed to Chicago; thence to Des Moines, and in 1874 came to Knox- ville. In 1864, in Canada, he married Miss Jane Kirkwood, a native of that country. They have three children: Lichard, Cassie and Jennie. Mr. Duff is an ardent worker in the cause of temperance, and his efforts in this direction have not only been felt in the community, but throughout the county.

JONES, H. D .- Farmer, Sec. 23, P. O. Flagler. Was born in Wales in 1817. His father, John Jones, was an iron-finer. H. D. Jones, in early life, worked in the coal and iron mines, and has made mining his specialty to the present time. He came to America in 1857, and for a short time worked in the mines at Scranton, Pennsylvania, after which he came to Marion county. He was married previous to coming to this county to Miss Ann Davis, a native of Wales. They had a family of twelve children, six of whom are living: Katie, Seth, O., Willie, Ulysses Grant, Ann. His sstate of 170 acres abounds with coal, the veins averaging five feet, both hard and soft. He is a thorough-bred collier, and what Mr. Jones does not know about coal mining is not worth knowing.

JORDAN, J. S .- Farmer, Sec. 28, P. O. Knoxville. Was born in Holmes county, Ohio, February 18, 1828. His father, David, was an agriculturalist in that State. His mother, Mary Jordan, formerly McGlaughlan, was among the early settlers of Ohio. In 1852 came to Iowa, locating in Madison county, where they resided until 1853, when they came to Marion county. During the winter of 1852 the subject of this sketch taught school at Winterset. On the 24th day of August, 1854, Miss Margaret A. Welch, a resident of Marion county, became his wife. Their union has been blessed by twelve children, six of whom are living: David Welch, William Arthur, Mary Jane, Charles Edward, Bessie and Jessie. They lost six: John C., James I., and four died in infancy. Mr. Jor- dan, when the country was in danger, tended his services to the cause, but on account of disability and the company being full at the time, was obliged to retire from the contest. He is one of the pioneer teachers, and is identified with the educational interests of the county.

JORDON, FREDERICK-Farmer and stock-raiser, Secs. 7 and 8. l'. O. Knoxville. Was born in Brunswick, Germany, November 9, 1826. He was there raised to manhood and educated and learned the cabinet-making trade. Having attained his majority in 1847 he bid adien to the land of his birth to make his fortune in the much talked of America. He first located at Madison, Wisconsin, engaged in various pursuits, and resided eighteen months; thence removed to Ft. Madison, Iowa, which he inade his home until the antuinn of 1852. At that time the gold fields of California attracted his attention, and for four and one-half years he was engaged in mining in that country. After returning to Iowa sojourned at Ft. Madison® until 1860, when he located on his present estate in Marion county, which consists of 260 acres. His home is a model of taste; barns and ont- buildings commodions and well adapted for his extensive stock-raising. All the appurtenances of his place are an indication of his familiarity with his business. He is the founder of his solidity, as he commenced in humble circumstances, and has gained a competency through his own exertions. In April, 1858, he married Miss Henrietta Brennaka, a native of Germany. They have a family of ten children living: Christena, George, August,

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Emma, Charlie, Albert, Anna, Henry, Clara, Lyda. They lost three: Wil. lie, Mena and Mary. EEFER, DAVID-Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 4, P. O. Knoxville

K Was born in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, December 2 1830. His parents were Benjamin and Mary Madgalene, who were among the early settlers of that county. The subject of this sketch was there raised and educated, and resided on the old, homestead engaged in agricultunl pursuits until 1873, when he discontinued farming and for three years wu engaged in varions pursuits. In 1876 he came to Iowa, locating on bi present farin, which consists of 100 acres, located one and a half miles from Knoxville. He has recently erected a new residence which will compen favorably with any in the township. On the eighth day of December, 1853, Miss Nancy Simpson, a native of Ireland, became his wife. By this union they have a family of seven children: John Knox. Daniel Z., Jams R., Nancy, Hannah Jane, Ella T. and Maggie T. Mrs. Keefer is a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. Mr. Keefer is a member of the M. E. Church.

KELLY, JAMES P .- Druggist. Was born in Mercer county, Pennsy! vania, April 11, 1825, and raised there. At the age of seventeen he com. menced learning the carpenter's trade and followed the business until 1852, and then moved to Illinois and lived there three years, and then came to Iowa and settled in Knoxville. In 1867 he was appointed to fill an unez. pired term as sheriff, and in 1868 was elected to the same office and was re elected his own successor two successive terms, and few officers have retired with more universal esteem and respect. In 1873 he purchased a stook of drugs, and has since done a good business and secured a large patronage He married Miss Catharine Walters October 13, 1855. She was born in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania. They have three daughters: Alice A., Laura E. and Mary B.

KENT. J. K .- Proprietor of Tremont House. Was born in Bradford county, Pennsylvania, May 25, 1818. Was raised to manhood and learned the blacksmith trade in the State of New York. For seventeen years be was engaged in boating on the Erie Canal. He resided for a time in Wis consin, and in 1852 removed to Fayette county, Iowa, and engaged in farming and blacksmithing. In 1864 he enlisted in company H, of the Fourth Iowa cavalry; was honorably discharged in 1865. He married, April 24, 1850, Miss M. L. Craumer, a native of Bradford, Pennsylvania They have one danghter, E. M. (wife of B. F. Dixon).

KERR, A. J .- Dealer in dry goods, clothing, etc. Is the oldest mer- chant in Knoxville, in point of residence. He was born in White county. Tennessee, in November, 1831, and lived there until seven years of age, and then removed with his parents to Jefferson county, Iowa, and in 1849 came to this county. He was raised on a farm and followed this occupation un. til 1854, when he commenced his mercantile experience, and in 1855 co- gaged in his present business, and in connection with which he conducts s general store in Pleasantville. He is a man of good sound understanding, and large practical experience. He is a good illustration of what an indur trions man can accomplish by giving his time mainly to one subject and bending his energies in one direction. He has always shown a worthy public spirititedness and has heartily sympathized with all local improve ments and enterprises calculated to be of benefit to the city of his residence, and may truly be terined one of the self-made and truly successful mer

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chants of Marion county. He was married in 1856 to Miss Julia Fergi- son, a native of Indiana. Their family consists of four children: William C., Ida, Nellie and Eva.

KING, JEHU-Sec. 17, P. O. Knoxville. Of the citizens of Marion county who have taken an active part in its development and industrial advancement, there are none more worthy of special notice than the subject of this sketch, who was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, August 28, 1820. His parents, Jacob and Eva King, were born and raised in Somerset county. Jehu was there educated and raised to manhood. In early life he learned the trade of brick-laying and masonry, which he has made his business the greater portion of his life. On the fourth day of December, 1845, Miss Eliza Collins, of Somerset county, became his wife. She is the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Collins, who were early settlers in that State. Their union has been blessed by six children: Silas, An- drew, Jake, Edwin, Estea, Ann. In 1855 came to Knoxville and em- barked in contracting and building. Many of the old landmarks are speo- imens of his handiwork. Among these are the Methodist church, court- house and Tremont House. During his sojourn of twenty-six years he has been identified with the building interests of the town. In 1872 he com- menced the manufacturing of brick where he now resides, which he has made a specialty.

KINKEAD, L .- Of the firmn of Anderson & Kinkead attorneys, was born May 10, 1846, in Guernsey county, Ohio, and lived there until nine years of age and in 1855 came with his parents to Marion county, Iowa. He is the son of David Kinkead and Lydia, nee Haines. His father was a native of Virginia and was born in 1803. He learned the trade of shoemaker. From Virginia he removed to Pennsylvania and thence to Ohio where he was admitted to the bar. He was also doing a large business as horse con- tractor. In 1855 he removed to Iowa and the same year died of cholera leaving seven children of whom four still survive: William (now a resi- dent of California), L. A., Eliza J. (now Mrs. Wall) and Maria (now Mrs. Harkness of Cambridge, Ohio). His mother, still living, finds a pleasant home in the family of her son. The youth of the subject of our sketch was di- vided between attending school and working in a printing office. In June, 1861, he enlisted in company E, Eighth Iowa infantry and was wounded by a shot through the lungs at the battle of Shiloh and in 1864 was. discharged on occount of disability. After his return he was engaged in the printing business and had a mercantile experience of some years and followed the business of auctioneer, also of traveling salesman. Having a taste for the practice of law he commenced reading with his present partner, T. J: Anderson, and in 1875 was admitted to the bar and has since been engaged in the active duties of his profession and with a good degree of success. He married Miss Jennie Zuck in 1865. She was born in Pennsylvania. Their family consist of five children: Arthur L., William C., Alta, Olive and an infant.

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The History of Marion County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, & C., Part 70

Author: Union Historical Company Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Des Moines : Union Historical Company Number of Pages: 915

Author: Union Historical Company
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Des Moines : Union Historical Company
Number of Pages: 915