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Justice of the Peace-Wm. Bucklew, J. C. Sniff.
Constables -- R. M. Anthony and W. L. Williams.
The population of the township in 1875 was 879; in 1880, 937.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
C LARK, JOHN-Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 23, P. O. Star. Wu born February 14, 1815, in Warren county, Tennessee, and was raised on a farm. He came to Marion county, Iowa, July 26, 1847. He has held the office of school director for a number of years. Married Miss Elis Carronn, daughter of James Carronn, Esq., February 8, 1838. She born in Blount county. Alabama, January 25, 1822. Being one among the early settlers, they endured many hardships and struggles. Their family consists of twelve children: James T., George and Frances (twins), Jo. seph B., Deborah, Abner C., Susan E., Daniel, Mary C., William I., Ben- jamin and Hiram.
CLEVELAND, LAFAYETTE-Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 13, P. O. Knoxville. Was born October 21, 1825, in the State of New York. He moved to Pennsylvania with his parents when quite young, and was raised on a farm. He came to Marion county, Iowa, May 15, 1864, and ownsa fara of 320 acres. He has held the office of school director, in which he took
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much interest. He was married May 15, 1857, to Miss Hannah Hawes. She was born July 13, 1829. By this union they have the following named children: Shem, Gains, Talcot, Andrew J., Fred, Stephen E., Benjamin, Charles M. and Owen G.
D' EWITT, D .- Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 12, P. O. Pleasantville. One of the prominent farmers of Franklin township. Was born in Fayette county, Ohio, August 16, 1815. His educational advantages were limited, the schools being few in number and inferior in quality, but he made the best practical use of his advantages. He came to this county from Missouri, April 9, 1859, and while on the way the snow fell ten inches deep, followed by extreme cold, freezing the feet of two of his children. He lived in Pleasantville fifteen years and then moved where he now lives. He owns a farm of 239 acres, and is devoting. considerable attention to the raising of blooded cattle. Few men have a better record or have done more to enhance the interest of the township. He was married September 8, 1844, to Miss Eleanor Jackson, a native of Cumberland county, Pennsylvania. She was born August 7, 1821. Their family consists of the following children: M. K., Benjamin F., John P., E. D., Milton H., William A., Harrison B. and Homer.
DURHAM, T. S .- Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 30, P. O. Caloma. Is a native of Marion county, and was born on the 6th day of January, 1858, and raised a farmer, and at this time is one of the rising young farmer of his township. He married Miss A. Wiegand, May 20, 1877. They have two children: Charles F. and Harriet B.
E DWARDS, F. M .- Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 13, P. O. Knoxville. Was born in Tennessee, March 23, 1820, and moved to Illinois with his parents while quite young, and raised on a farm. He came to Marion county, Iowa, August 1, 1868, and owns a farm of 200 acres. He married Miss Lucretia Gaylord, September 15, 1845. By this union they have had the following children: Lorenzo L., William H., Thomas S., Francis M., Ervilla S., John G., Charles J. C., George, Ella May, Dilla and Hiram. Lorenzo L. enlisted in the Thirty-fourth Illinois infantry, and was taken prisoner.
G LENN, J. V .- Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 17, P. O. Pleasantville.
Was born in Sangamon county, Illinois, May 3, 1825, and was raised on a farm. He moved to lowa in 1838, and settled in Jefferson county, and came to Marion county in the spring of 1846. He was mar- ried to Sarah Johnson, October 4, 1848, Miles Jordan, s justice of the peace, officiating. They were the first couple married in Pleasant Grove township. By this union they have four children: Milton T., Alexander W., Sarah E. and Surilda H. He enlisted in company G, Fifteenth Iowa infantry during the late war, and was discharged, on account of disability, November 29, 1862. Re-enlisted in 1864 in company K, Third Iowa cavalry.
GLENN, SAMUEL-Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 3, P. O. Pleasant- ville. Was born in Crawford county, Indiana, in 1839, and came to Iowa in 1840, and is numbered among the old settlers of the county. He was raised a farmer, and owns a farm of 100 acres. He married Miss Mary A. Suminey, May 15, 1862, and by this union have five children: Charles W. Emma J., Clara B., Miller and Luella.
H EAVNER, JOHN-Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 29, P. O. Caloma. Was born in Luzerne county, Pennsylvania, October 13, 1836. At the age of ten years he accepted a position as boatman on the Erie, Canal
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which business he followed twenty five. years. In 1871 he came to Maria county, Iowa, and settled on a farm, locating near Knoxville, and afterward to Franklin township, where he owns a farm of 170 acres. He has a enviable reputation for honesty and integrity. He married Miss Susan D Bloss, December 25, 1840. They have four children: Eva I., Dora 0. Blanche E. and John L. Mr. Heavner's father was of German ancestry. Besides his farm here he owns 139 acres of land in Pennsylvania.
HORSTMAN, AUGUST-Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 30, P. O. Caloma. Was born in Hanover, Germany, on the 7th day of February 1848. and raised a farmer. He came to the United States in 1871, landin in New York City with seventy-five cents in his pocket. In the same yer came to Marion county, Iowa, working two years as a herdsman, at $17 per year. He then. rented a clearing the first year at $800. He now on 260 acres of well improved land. He makes a specialty of breeder d Short- Horns, and has some of the finest in the township. As an agrial turalist he has been very successful, and richly merits the esteem in whid he is held. He was married on the 2d day of October, 1873, to Miss Can line Langebartels, a native of Iowa, and the daughter of Henry Long bartels. They have three children: Caroline, Mary E. and Henry A.I. ILLS, L. C .- Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 21, P. O. Star. Is om
M of the leading farmers and stock-dealer of Franklin township, sal was born in Jefferson county, Pennsylvania, July 17, 1834, and was mainl a farmer. He emigrated to Marion county, Iowa, in the fall of 1864, tling in Knoxville township, residing there for a period of three years, the moved on the farm he now occupies, containing 160 acres of land wd improved. He married Miss Hannah P. Douglass, June 10, 1857. She vu born in Clearfield county, Pennsylvania, April 24, 1840. They have fix children: Mollie, Sherman, Charles, Fred and Chester C. They lost one
MILLER, N. F .- Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 11, P. O. Knoxville. I a native of Highland county, Ohio, and was born February 19, 1849, and was raised on a farm, receiving his education in the common schools. In March, 1868, he removed to Peoria county, Illinois, and after remaining there a short time came to Marion county, in 1869, and settled in Pleasant Grove township, where he lived until he removed to his preseut farm in 1873. He married Miss Mary Jane Elliott, March 16, 1871. She born in Mahoning connty, Ohio, November 6, 1850.
MOORE, WILLIAM-Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 14, P. O. Knoz. ville. Was born in Ashland county, Ohio, April 11, 1842. His parents, Benjamin and Catherine, were natives of Pennsylvania. William raised in Ashland, residing there until 1862, and came to Illinois, residing there until 1874, when he came to Marion county. In 1873 he married Miss M. L. Brown, a native of- Ohio. They have two children: William C. and Benjamin C.
ILES, ABIAL-Farmer, Sec. 19, P. O. Caloma. Was born in Or- N leans county, Verinout, April 10, 1817. He was raised in his native State until he attained his majority and then removed to Massachusetts, and in 1850 emigrated to Lee county, Iowa, and in the fall of 1855 came to Marion county. He owns 165 acres of well improved land. He is one of the oldest settlers in the township, and one of its organizers. . Politi- .cally he is a staunch Republican, and has an abiding and enduring faith in the principles of the party. He is well posted on the questions of the day, and a genial and companionable gentleman. He has been twice married;
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rst, to Miss Harriet Field, January 25, 1844. She dying left five chil- ren: Alonzo A., Albertin C., Fredrick N., Ella and John N. His sec- nd marriage occurred December 19, 1870, to Mrs. Julia Dunn.
R IGGLE, A .- Farmer, Section 14, P. O. Star. Was born in Carroll L county, Ohio, July 3, 1830. He was raised on a farm, and in 1854 ame to Lowa and settled in Cedar county, and in the spring of 1865 came D Marion county. Owns a farm of forty acres. He married Miss Julia 1. Simmons March 5, 1852. She was also born in Carroll county, Ohio. 'hey have four children: Eliza J., Isabel, M. S. G. and Edwin S. Lost ne son, Rufus.
RITCHIE, J. G .- Sec. 25, P. O. Dallas. Among the early pioneer set- lers who have watched the growth of the township, from a few scattered onses to the present population, and have seen it take .its place as one of he foremost in the county, is the name that heads this sketch. He was orn in Miami county, Ohio, August 30, 1832, and lived there until seven- sen years of age. He came with his parents to Marion county, Iowa, fay 14, 1849. He owns a farm of 400 acres, well improved, and is one of he leading stock-raisers and dealers in Franklin township. As an agricul- arist he has few superiors. He married Miss Louisa E. Miller June 23, 853. She is a native of Putnam county, Indiana, and was the daughter f John Miller, Esq. They have six children: Mary J., Cyntha E., Minnie {., James L., John W. and Maggie L.
ROSENBERG, DON-Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 31, P. O. Caloma. Was born in Otsego county, New York, December 4, 1832, and principally aised in his native county. In the spring of 1848 he moved to Maryland; rom there to Wisconsin; thence to Minnesota. He enlisted in company O, Fourth Minnesota infantry, and served one year, and participated in the allowing battles: Iuka, Corinth and other important engagements. He ras mustered out in 1862. He then settled in Illinois, residing there three ears; and then went to Kossuth county, Iowa, in the fall of 1865; thence D Marion county, in the fall of 1874. He married Miss Martha H. Ben- ett October 26, 1856. She was a daughter of Wilson Bennett. They lave eleven children: William H., Emma L., Mary E., Ida H., Nellie, Alfa M., Alma, Charles F., Jacob A., Edwin S. and George.
S NYDER, J .- Farmer, Sec. 29, P. O. Caloma. Was born in Richland county, Ohio, September 24, 1828. When twelve years of age he hoved with his parents to Missouri, settling on what was then known as he Platt purchase, in the fall of 1840. From this place he came to Polk ounty, Iowa, where he lived two years, and then went to California, and ived there three years and returned to Polk county. After a residence in Ringgold and Warren counties he came to Marion county, in 1874. He married Miss May Fouk, October 2, 1856. Their family consists of six hildren.
SNIDER, JOHN-Farmer, Sec. 1, P. O. Knoxville. Was born in 'ayette county, Ohio, August 21, 1826, and was raised there on a farm. He came to Marion county in 1853, and has since made his home here. He as been twice married; first, to Miss Sarah a Chaney, of Highland county, Ohio, born June 26, 1826. His second marriage occurred May 18, 1859, n Marion county, and by this union had the following children: William C., Elizabeth E., Ida May, Mary L., Edith E., Cora and Catharine J.
SOUTH, J. D .- Sec. 32, P. O. Caloma. Born in the State of New York, n the 22d day of February, 1822, and was raised there. In 1850 he re-
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moved to Maryland, and in the spring of 1857 came to Marion county, Iowa, settling in the timber. He erected a small log house 10x12 feet for his dwelling. Forty rods from this mansion was the school-house in which Mr. South acted in the capacity of teacher. The seats were made of slabe and the house was the typical school building of the early settlement of the country. Mr. S. continued to teach school for many years. He com- menced life in very meager circumstances, and by industry and economy be has acquired quite a competency. On the 23d day of October, 1842, be married Miss Mary L. Sweatman. She died leaving two children, Welling- ton and Byron. His second marriage occurred July 6, 1848, to a dangh- ter of Mrs. Catharine Rosenburg. By this union they have eight children: Nina, May L., Antoinette P., Eugenie I., Charlie A., James S., Mortimer D. and Edward S. Lost one.
V ANHYNING, E .- Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 12, P. O. Knor- ville. Was born in Madison county, Ohio, September 22d, 1833. He emigrated with his parents to Lee county, Iowa, in the fall of 1843 From there he moved to Warren county in the spring of 1862, residing there two years, and in 1864 moved to Marion county, locating upon his farm, containing 235 acres of land, well improved. On the 12th day di April, 1856, he married Miss Mary Bussing, daughter of Oliver Bussing, Esq. She was born in the State of New York, February 28, 1836. By this union they have ten children: Emma N., Willie J., Ella S., Joel D. Manda J., James O., Cora B., George N., Effa May and Myrtle.
W TELSHER, A. A .- Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 22, P. O. Star. Was born in the State of New York, November 20, 1827. At the age of eight years he removed with his parents to Ohio, where he resided until he attained his majority. His early life was that of a farmer boy, attending the common schools of the Buckeye State. In 1852 he went over. land to California, returning to his native State in 1855. In 1861 he came to Marion county. On the 13th of January, 1857, Miss Mary A. Roland be- came his wife. Their union has been blessed by two children: Ashley A and Bertram R. Mr. Welsher's landed estate consists of 425 acres. His residence, which is one of the finest in the county, is pleasantly located and indicates comfort. He makes a specialty of stock-raising and has grade that will compare with any in the county. Mr. Welsher is in every sense of the word a self-made man, as he started in life in meager circumstances He is now serving his third term as member of the county board.
WILLSON, MRS. JEMIMA-Sec. 29, P. O. Caloma. Was born in the State of New York, May 20, 1809. At the age of twelve years she removed with her parents to Trumbull county, Ohio in the fall of 1821, living there until she was married, then moved to Illinois, thence to Lee county, low, and from there to Marion county in 1857, then to Missouri, and returned to Marion county in the fall of 1860. She married Jesse Wilson in 1830. On the twenty-third day of March, 1867, he died, leaving no children. He wass native of Vermont, born May 14, 1816. They have been quite unfortunate having their house burned twice; once a total loss. She owns 240 acres of land well improved. She is quite advanced in years, but active in body and mind.
WINES, E. L .- Sec. 13, P. O. Star. Was born in Erie county, Ohio, January 3, 1828, and raised on a farm, then moved to Wisconsin, where his stay was very short. He moved to Lee county, Iowa, in the fall of 1850. Resided there four years, during which time he worked at the carpenter's
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.. - trade. From this place he moved to Marion county, Iowa, in the spring of 1854, settling in Knoxville. Afterward moved on to the farm now occu- pied, containing ninety-five acres of well improved land. He is a man who has been prominently identified with the interests of his township. Has been twice appointed postmaster of Star, which office he now holds. Dur- ing the late war he enlisted in company G, Fortieth Iowa infantry, and served his country faithfully and well, and was mustered out August 7, 1865. He married Miss Mary Sweezey on the eighth day of April, 1851. She was a native of Ohio, and was born in Medina county. They have three children: Rollin E., Luella P. and Homer E. 1 1 1
CHAPTER XI. DALLAS TOWNSHIP.
Organization an Early History-Newbern-Dallas-New Chicago-Churches-Biographical.
DALLAS is the southwest corner township of the county, and is technically described as township 74, range 21. It is bounded on the north by Frank- lin, on the east by Washington, on the south by Lucas county, and on the west by Warren county.
Whitebreast runs through the northwest quarter, and a nameless branch of English takes its rise in the interior, and runs through the southeast quarter of the township. Timber is more abundant than in Franklin, but covers much less than half the surface. Coal abounds along these streams, and numerous veins have been opened, averaging about three feet in thick- ness. One owned by John F. Willis, near Dallas, is worked. But the richest coal fields are to be found in the west and southwest.
From the sixth of January, 1847, till the second of October, 1848, this township constituted a part of Washington, after which it was ordered that it and township 75, range 21 (Franklin,) be called Dallas; and so remained till some time during the year 1852 (at precisely what date we have been unable to ascertain), when it became a distinct township. The first election after this was held at the house of Thomas Kirton, April 5, 1852, at which the following officers were chosen: Joseph Bauer and William J. McClain, justices; Hiram Teakel and John Clark, constables; Peter Yrentz, Alloys Bauer and Thomas Kirton, trustees.
An election was held in November, 1848, at which time nine votes were cast by settlers in what is now Dallas and Franklin; but, as in so many cases, the record was poorly kept, carelessly handled and finally lost.
The following are the names of persons who settled in this township at the earliest dates:
Nicholas Helms, with his four sons, and Win. Willis, in 1846; Thomas Kirton, Henry Wagoner, Joseph Bauer, Peter Yrentz and Hiram Teakel in 1858; Alloys Bauer in 1849; Henry Ghoring, Henry Horsman and Jacob Smith in 1850, and Jacob Fight in 1852.
Nicholas Helms was from Ohio, and he, with his sons, took claims in what is now the southwest part of the township. During his residence here he was a useful citizen to the extent of his means. By the erection of a temporary hand-mill, worked by a crank, he supplied many of the early set- tlers with meal when it was impossible to obtain it from the great distance
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people then had to go for breadstuffs. Particularly during the winter of 1848 and 1849 did this little corn-cracker prove to be of inestimable value; for, as has already been shown, it was impossible to get any distance from home on account the great depth of snow. During this period, every family within reach of this mill, who had a peck of corn to convert into meal came to it; and the faithful little make-shift was kept at work day and night, grinding a peck, or even a mess or two, for one and then another, as their turns would come, each customer taking his own turn at the crank.
In the family of Mr. Helms occurred the first marriage in the township that of his son Jesse and Miss Sarena Wind, whose parents resided witha the limits of Lucas county. The wedding took place in Dallas, December 25, 1847. And to this couple was born the first child in the townsbip Henry Helms, Angust 2, 1848.
The western portion of Dallas is mostly settled with Germans, a part of whom are Lutherans in doctrinal faith, and the others Catholic. Rev. J.I. Shearer, an American Lutheran minister first organized a society of those holding to that faith in 1854. About sixteen families were united, making a membership of forty-five. But, as Mr. Shearer could only speak English, his place was soon taken by Rev. Wilhelmn Hounderdosse, from Germany.
The Catholic Church was organized in 1854, by the union of nine persoas of that faith, by whom a hewed log church was soon erected, 16x18 feet with belfry. This organization was not. effected by the aid of a priest, and it was not till after the erection of a house of worship, that Father John Krekel held services in that community. A frame building has bea erected for a parsonage.
Wm. Demoss and - Johnson first formed societies of United Breth- reu and Methodists, in 1851-2.
Asa Davis taught the first school in a round log cabin built for the pur- pose, in 1852. Henry R. Klinginan taught next.
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NEWBERN.
Newbern was surveyed by F. M. Frush, by request of Ransom Davis, ca the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 31, September 9. 1851. One of the chainmen was Joseph S. Howard, now Professor How. ard, of McGee College, Missouri. . The other is not remembered. It so named by Mr. Davis, from a town of the same name in Indiana. Nine lots were sold at auction, at from four to eight dollars per lot. Mr. Daris built the first house within the plat, a hewed log that stood on the north side of the village. Jesse Moon sold the first goods, till he disposed of the business to Fletcher Kane. The first post-office was kept by Joseph How- ard, father of Joseph S., mentioned above. He. received his commission in tha spring of 1853, not having been previously consulted. His successor was Fletcher Kane.
The population of Newbern is about fifty. It contains one church, two stores of general merchandise, one blacksmith shop, one carpenter shop, steam mill, hotel, drug store, and an establishment which deals in hardware and agricultural implements. The church belongs to the United Presbyterians.
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DALLAS.
The town of Dallas was at first called Ohio, on account of the number of s from that State, in the neighborhood. But it was eventually found
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advisable to change it to Dallas, in conformity to the popular habit of call- ing it so when Dallas post-office was abont all there was of the town, and was there before it.
Dallas post-office was established in 1855, and was first kept by John Parrett, in a little log honse still standing, but unoccupied. The first house was built by Hiram L. George, who also sold the first goods. The place now contains two stores, two blacksmith shops, a commodions M. E. Church building, and a good school-house. The stores enjoy the trade of a fine farming country lying south and east of the town.
Dallas has a population of about fifty. There are two hotels or boarding houses, and a Methodist Episcopal Church. The church was organized in the fall of 1853, at the house of Joel Campbell, with a membership ot fourteen. Rev. John Jay was the pastor at the time the church was organ- ized. A church edifice was erected in 1855. It is 22x45 feet, and cost $2,- 200.
NEW CHICAGO
is a post-office, located on the northwest quarter of section 17. There is also, at New Chicago, a store of general merchandise.
OHUROHES.
The Evangelical Church, or Whitebreast Mission, was organized in 1869, with a membership of ten. The church building is located on the north- west quarter of section 12. It is a frame structure, 28x42 feet. The mem- bership of the circuit is 200. Rev. J. A. Haut is at present pastor.
St. Joseph's Church was founded in 1874 by Rev. John Bahman. The church building is located on the northwest corner of section 20. It is a brick building, 40x60 feet, and cost $9,000. Rev. S. F. Wieland is the present pastor.
Union Chapel is located on the southwest corner of the northeast quarter of section 25. It is a frame building, founded in 1875, and cost $1,600. It is used by all denominations.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church has a building 30x40 feet which was built in the summer of 1874. It is located on the northwest quarter of section 8, on the land owned by Mr. Horsman. It has a membership of about seventy-five. Rev. W. F. Strobel is the present pastor.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
A RNOLD, DAVID, SR .- (Deceased). Was born at Little Falls, New York, in 1792. Was there raised to manhood, educated and learned the mill-wright trade. After participating in the War of 1812, he engaged in general contracting and milling business at Zanesville, Ohio, where he resided until 1854, when he came to Marion county and engaged in agri- cultural pursuits in Dallas township. He was married at Little Falls in 1812, to Miss Alfie Lenard, of Albany, New York. By this union they had eight children: Lucy, Lavina, Mary, Samuel, David, S. S., Edward, Phebe (deceased). DAVID, the second son, was born in Muskingum, county, Ohio, August 6, 1827, and was there raised to manhood, educated and learned the mill-wright trade. In 1851 he came to Iowa and engaged in mill-building and contracting, operating at Burlington, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa
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and other points. Came to Marion county in the autumn of 1854, locating in Dallas township, where he resided one year. In 1855 he removed te Union county, where for fifteen years he was engaged in contracting and general architectural work. He was married December 24, 1653, to Miss H. M. Pierce, of Chancellorville, Ohio, She died August 12 1866. Mr. Arnold was again married October 14, 1867, to Margus Weight. He has by these unions eleven children: Edward, David, Non Grace, Minerva, Laura, Frank, Mary, Floretta, William, Charlie. For the past ten years he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits and stock-raising. His farm is among the finest in Union county, the buildings and appurtenat- ces indicating taste, and the management of careful and well-disciplined judgment. He is extensively engaged in silver mining in Arizona, wherelt spends a portion of time, being a share-holder of the Oro Blanco and tw other mines that will compare favorably with any in the Territory. Ist Master Mason. David Arnold, Sr., after an active career of twenty-six years in the county passed away in June, 1880. Mrs. Alfie Arnold still reside in Dallas township.
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