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E CKELS, ROBERT, far., S. 19; P. (). Marshalltown.
Elder, G., far., S. 8; P. O. Marshalltown. ERTEL, JACOB, farmer, Sec. 10 ; P. O. Vienna; owns 139 acres, valued
at $4,500 ; born in Warren Co., Ohio, March 7, 1829 ; moved to Vermilion Co., Ill., in 1862, and remained till 1864, when he moved to this county, settling where he now lives. Married Dorcas Dittle in Ohio March 17, 1853 ; she was also born in Warren Co. May 26, 1833; their children are Addie (deceased), Franklin (deceased), Ella, Wesley, Joseph, John, William (de- ceased), Alice and Ivan. Is in politics a Republican.
EVANS, M. V. B., farmer, Sec. 27 ; P. O. Marshalltown ; owns 160 acres, valued at $5,000; born in Brown Co., Ohio, Oet. 24, 1838; moved to Knox Co., Ill., 1853, where he remained till 1862, and came to this county, settling in Marietta Tp. Enlisted Aug. 11, 1863, in the 8th Iowa Cav., Co. I; was taken prisoner at Newnan, Ga., July 30, 1864; was exchanged in March, 1865, and honarably discharged May 29 of the same year ; he at once returned and set- tled in Vienna Tp., where he has since resided. Married Mary A. Cleaver Oct. 21, 1868; she was born in Colum- biana Co., Ohio; they have two children living and one deceased-Maud L., Gracie I., and Earle H (deceased). Mr. E. now holds the office of Township Clerk. Is a Republican in politics.
Y LASS, B. F., far., S. 10; P. O. G Vienna.
GLASS, JACOB (deceased) ; born Dec. 27, 1809. Married Miss Betsy Lenhart Feb. 16, 1829; she was born in Union Co., Penn., July 20, 1811; they moved to Kendall Co., Ill., in 1847, and in August, 1855, came to this county, settling where Mrs Glass still resides, on Sec. 10. Mr. G. was one of the prominent men of this town- ship, but ended his useful life Feb. 17, 1877, in his 68th year; his death was caused by a stroke of paralysis ; he being almost the first settler in this township, had a great many hardships and privations to endure, not the least among which was the loss, the year after his arrival, of all but five or six, of a fine herd of fifty cattle brought from Illinois. Mr. G.'s children are Catha- rine, Sarah J., John H., Benjamin F., Jacob L. and George B. The latter was born in Kendall Co., Ill., Dec. 13,
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1852. He married Anabel Dowler Oct. 11, 1877 ; she was born in Scott Co., Iowa, Nov. 18, 1862; he resides with his mother. John Glass, who was the father of Jacob Glass (deceased), died Feb. 27, 1811, aged 27 years 7 mos. and 22 days. His widow married Geo. Barger; she died Oct. 22, 1831, aged 41 years 9 mos. and 5 days. Mr. Glass' only sister, Mrs. Peggy Hendricks, died in Fond du Lac, Wis., in September, 1877, aged 70 years. The Glass estate in Vienna Tp. consists of 400 acres, worth $15,000.
GLASS, JOHN H., farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Vienna; owns eighty acres, valued at $3,200; born in Perry Co., Penn., Oct. 18, 1840 ; came to Kendall Co., Ill., with parents in 1847, and to this county in 1855. Married Ellen Conrad Sept. 17, 1865 ; she was born in Harrison Co., Ind., Nov. 24, 1846; their children are Charles E., Leonard C., Dora M. and Nettie E. Is in poli- tics a Democrat.
GLASS, J. L., farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Vienna; owns 160 acres in Sec. 1, and eighty acres in Sec. 10; born in Perry Co., Penn., Aug. 22, 1845 ; came to Kendall Co., Ill., with parents in 1847, and to this county in 1855. Mar- ried Margaret McCall Feb. 22, 1870 ; she was born in New York ; they have three children-Ella, Annie E. and Lewis A. Is in politics a Democrat.
Gray, A. H., far., Sec. 22; P. O. Green Mountain.
H AMM, LEWIS, far., Sec. 32 ; P. O. Marshalltown.
Havens, Josephus, far., Sec. 7 ; P.O. Vienna. HIEDEMAN, GEORGE, farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Marshalltown ; owns eighty acres, valued at $2,000; born in Prussia Dec. 12, 1852; came to Amer- ica with his parents in 1855, they set- tling in New York State, but moved to Boone Co., Ill., in 1857, and to this county in 1873, settling where he now lives. Married Miss Augusta Hurtzell April 16, 1872 ; she is also a native of Prussia ; their children are William, George and an infant not named. In politics, a Republican.
HILL, ALBERT F., far., S. 26; P. O. Green Mountain; owns 200 acres, valued at $6,000; born in Cale-
donia Co., Vt., Dee. 18, 1837 ; came to this county in June, 1861, settling in Marion Township, and on his present farm in 1863, which farm he purchased of Charles Gibson at $2.75 per acre, at that time a trackless prairie, and two miles to the nearest neighbor; com- menced breaking ground with an ox team, which he used for a number of years ; his nearest shipping point at that time was Marengo, fifty miles distant ; he commeneed life on this farm, living in a covered wagon ; he has now a fine residence, stable and outbuildings, cost- ing at least $3,000. He married Ellen M. Daniels in Marshalltown, April 30, 1863; she was also born in Caledonia Co. ; their children are Erwin, Eugene, Ralph and Emma. He is a Republican and Congregationalist.
HILL, E. N., farmer, See. 22; P. O. Marshalltown ; owns 160 acres, valued at $5,000; born in Caledonia Co., Vt , March 11, 1830; went to California by way of the Isthmus, in 1851; remained till 1855; engaged in mining most of the time ; then returned to Vermont, and, in the Spring of 1856, moved to Rock Co., Wis., where, in 1863, he married Sarah E. Saxton, a native of Allegany Co., N. Y .; in the Fall of 1866, he moved to this county, settling in this township; their children are Arthur H., Leslie E. and Horace S. Is a Republican and Congregationalist. Hillery, Jerry, far., S. 28; P. O. Marshall- town.
Hilty, Geo., far., S. 29; P. O. Marshall- town.
Hooper, John, far., S. 35 ; P. O. Marshall- town.
I "RVINE, JAMES, farmer, S. 28; P. O. Marshalltown.
J ACKSON, A. J., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Marshalltown.
James, J. T., far., S. 24 ; P. O. Marshall- town.
Johnson, Chas., far., S. 21 ; P. O.Vienna. JONES, JOHN, farmer, Sec. 34 ; P. O. Green Mountain ; owns 100 acres valued at $3,000; born in Rochester, Windsor Co., Vt., Nov. 3, 1809. Mar- ried Thirza Austin Oct. 14, 1834, and immediately moved to Summit Co., Ohio, and remained till 1848, when he moved to Janesville, Rock Co., Wis .; in 1866,
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he moved to this county, settling where he now lives ; Mrs. Jones was born in same town as her husband, Jan. 21, 1813; they have three children living- Ellen M. (now Mrs. L. Norris), Edwin R. (Clerk of the Court, resides in Mar- shalltown), and Lois A. (now Mrs. B. A. Williams) ; their children deceased are Joseph A., who was a member of the 22d Wis. V. I., Co. E, and died at Nicholasville, Ky., of typhoid pneumo- nia, Dec. 26, 1862, aged 18 years ; Chas. A., died Nov. 30, 1862, in his 13th year, and Theresa, wife of S. R. MeLerran, died Dee. 7, 1873, aged 20 years. Mr. Jones is a Republican and Congregationalist.
K ISER, FRED., far., S. 24 ; P. O. Marshalltown.
Keefer, J. F., far., Sec. 20; P. O. Mar- shalltown.
Klein, G. J., far., S. 8; P. O. Vienna.
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ANDSBERG, G. E., far., S. 7 ; P. O. Marshalltown.
Lane, A., far., S. 7; P. O. Marshalltown. LAWRENCE, E. Y., physician and surgeon, Sec. 13; P. O. Badger Hill, Tama Co .; owns eighty acres, val- ued at $2,500 ; born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Aug. 25, 1831; moved with his parents to Wood Co., when 2 years old; remained twelve years and moved to Steuben Co., Ind .; remained six years and moved to Jo Daviess Co., Ill .; remained about four years and moved to Fayette Co., Iowa ; remained but a short time and returned to Illinois, settling in Ogle Co., and there enlisted in the 34th Ill. V. I., Co. H, in the Fall of 1861; par- ticipated in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Shiloh and Stone River ; at Shiloh was wounded in the thigh, and at Stone River was severely wounded and crippled for life; was honorably dis- charged for disability, on account of wounds, in May, 1863, and returned to Ogle Co., Ill., and commenced the study of medicine with Frazey & Lawrence, of Forreston, Ill., attended lectures at Chicago Medical College and graduated in the Winter of 1866 and '67, and came to this County, Nov., 1868, where he has since resided. Married Alice Money at Wolf Grove, Grundy Co., June 5, 1870; she was born in Milton, Berkshire Co., England, Nov. 26, 1848; came with
parents to America in 1850, they settling near Cleveland, Ohio ; her mother died the next year; her father resides in Beaman, Grundy Co. Mr. and Mrs. L. have one daughter-Floy, born Jan. 8, 1872. They are members of the United Brethren Church, and Mr. L. is a Republican.
Loverin, A. R., far., S. 16 ; P. O. Vienna. LOVERIN, RICHARD, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O.Vienna ; owns 280 acres, valued at $8,500 ; born in Sullivan Co., N. H., Nov. 17, 1824; came to Me- Henry Co., Ill., in March, 1857, and to this county in June, 1865 ; settling on Sec. 4, this township. Married Har- riet Newell July 28. 1843; she was also born in Sullivan Co., N. H .; their children are Edwin C., Alvin R. and Sarah A. (twins), and Melissa. Is a Republican, and member of the M. E. Church.
M "CLAIN, JOHN, farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Vienna.
McKerrel, J., far., S. 27; P. O. Marshall- town.
MACRILL, JOEL, farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Marshalltown; owns 175 acres, valued at $6,000; born in Ash- land Co., Ohio, Sept. 7, 1824 ; moved to Licking Co., Ohio, with parents when about 6 years old; in 1839, moved to Lawrence Co., Ill., where his father died, and, in 1841, he returned to Ash- land Co., where, on July 3, 1851, he married Sarah A. Richey, who is a native of Columbiana Co., Ohio; in 1853, he moved to Williams Co., Ohio, and, in 1854, to this county, settling in Marion Tp., and moved to his present farm in the Spring of 1856. His chil- dren are John F., David W., Louisa C., Angeline, William R. ( deceased ), Edwin L., Addie M., Emma J., Mary A., Alva A., Charles D. (deceased ), and Fannie A. Is a Republican and member of the M. E. Church.
Maulesby, E. T., far., S. 5 ; P. O. Beaman. Maynard, C. G., far., S. 6; P. O. Beaman. Maynard, E., far., S. 6 ; P. O. Beaman. Miller, A. M. T., far., S. 29; P. O. Mar- shalltown.
MILLER, JAMES A., farmer, Sce. 9; P. O. Vienna; born in Herki- mer Co., N. Y., July 31, 1821 ; came to La Salle Co., Ill., in 1844; remained
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till 1862, and moved to this county and to this farm in 1867; owns forty aeres, worth $2,000. Married Mary Hoxie in Palermo, N. Y., Oct. 26, 1841 ; she was born in Oswego Co., N. Y., in Au- gust, 1822; they have two children- Henry and Dora. Is a Republican and Methodist.
MILHOLLAND, J. D., farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Spring Creek, Tama Co .; owns 160 acres, valued at $6,000 ; born in Franklin Co., Ind., Dec. 4, 1819 ; moved to this county in May, 1856, settling where he now lives ; he is one of the old settlers of this township; when he settled here, Iowa City was the nearest railroad station; seventy-five miles distant, where he now lives, was a bleak, unbroken prairie ; now railroads cross his county in every direction ; the wild prairie has been transformed into well-tilled farms, dotted with beautiful groves and elegant farm houses. He married Henrietta Randall in Butler Co., Ohio, Dec. 25, 1850 ; she was born in Caledonia Co., Vt., July 31, 1824 ; they have three children living and one deceased-Serena E., born in Franklin Co., Ind., June 22, 1852; Florella E., born in the same county May 16, 1854, died Dec. 4, 1877 ; Frank W., born in this county Dec. 29, 1856; Willie H., also born in this county Oct. 2, 1862. Is a Republican, and member of the Chris- tian Church.
Monlux, G. W., far., S. 4 ; P. O. Beaman. N ICHOLS, B. K., far., S. 33; P. O. Green Mountain.
Nichols, F., far., S. 28; P. O. Marshall- town.
Nichols, J., far., S. 20; P. O. Marshalltown. P
DIERCE, S. W., farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Marshalltown.
Pettycrew, Jas. E., far., Sec. 18; P. O. Marshalltown.
PIERCE, D. W., farmer, See. 35; P. O. Marshalltown; owns 230 acres, valued at $10,000 ; principal products, corn, wheat and oats ; has on his farm about forty head of cattle, ten horses, and raises annually about 125 hogs hogs ; when he came to this farm in 1864, it was a wild prairie, and not a building on it; there is now a fine orchard of 300 apple trees of the best varieties, a grove, principally of maple,
covering seven acres, near the house on the west side, and containing about 20,000 trees, which Mr. P. raised from the seed since coming here ; he has a good dwelling house and a substantial barn 24x38, 16 feet posts. Mr. P. makes a specialty of poultry raising, having this year upward of 300 chickens, all Brahmas and beautiful birds ; he has the finest poultry yard and house the writer has seen in this county ; Mr. P. was born in Erie Co., N. Y., Dec. 8, 1829 ; moved to Ogle Co., Ill., in 1854, and remained till 1864, when he moved to his present residence. Married Adeline Stedman at Mt. Carroll, Ill., Aug. 13, 1861; she was born in Lima, Washtenaw Co., Mich., March 19, 1840; moved with her parents to Stephenson Co., Ill., when she was about 6 weeks old, and to Savanna, Carroll Co. when about 6 years old, where her parents still reside; their children are Hattie M., Jennie W. and Lester P. He is a Republican, and, with Mrs. P., members of the M. E. Church.
RI EED, NELSON, farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Marshalltown.
RANDALL, I. W., farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Marshalltown ; owns 265 acres, valued at $7,800; born in Niagara Co., N. Y., May 28, 1823; moved to Rock Co., Wis., in 1840, and to this county in 1865, settling where he now lives. Married Emily Bruce in Rock Co., Wis., in December, 1847; she was born in Allegany Co., N. Y .; their children are Rozina A. (now Mrs. Cleaver), born in Dec., 1848; Addie W., born in March, 1850; Dora E. (now Mrs. Stewart), born in Aug., 1851; Susan A. (now Mrs. Eckles), born in March, 1853; Charles, born in Oct. 1854; Minnie, born in Sept .. 1859, and Perry, born in May, 1861. He is a Republican and a Congrega- tionalist. Mrs. R. is a member of the Baptist Church.
Reed, W. S., far., Sec. 19; P. O. Marshall- town.
RICHEY, SAMUEL, farmer, S. 31 ; P. O. Marshalltown; owns 1143 acres, valued at $4,500 ; born in Colum- biana Co., Ohio, Sept. 1, 1824; moved to Richland Co. with his parents in April, 1833; moved to Iowa in 1854,
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living the first Winter in Marion Tp. in this county, and in May, 1855. moved to where he now lives. Married Octavia Owens in April, 1849 ; she was a native of Pennsylvania ; died April 2, 1876, aged 51 years; their children are David N., Morris B., John W. and Delia J. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church.
RITCHIE, WILLIAM, farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Marshalltown; owns eighty acres, valued at $3,000; born in Scotland Feb. 27, 1816; came to America in 1842; settling in Delaware Co., N. Y., where he remained till 1858, and then moved to Polo, Ogle Co., Ill., and to Carroll Co., in 1862, where the family lived three years, and re- turned to New York, but did not remain long; after moving back and forth several times, they finally, in the Fall of 1867, moved to this county, settling in Vienna Tp., where he has since resided. He married Margaret Jamieson in Dec., 1836; she is also a native of Scotland ; their children are Jennette, David (deceased) ; Margaret A., Robert A., William J., Mary E .; their son David was a soldier in the 92d Ill. V. I., Co. C; he died at Lex- ington, Ky., March 12, 1863, aged 23 years. Mr. R. is a Republican and a member of the United Presbyterian Church.
ROCKHILL, E., farmer, Sec. 6 ; P. O. Beaman, Grundy Co .; born in Stark Co., Ohio, Dec. 28, 1835 ; moved to Marshall Co., Ind., with parents in 1838, where he remained until 1855, and moved to this county, first settling in Liberty Tp .; in 1872, he moved to Hardin Co., where he stayed three years; returned to Liberty Tp., and in 1876, moved to his present farm of 200 acres, which is valued at $7,000; this land was entered by a man named Fisher, who sold to a man whose name is not known, and from whom Henry Butter purchased and sold to Mr. Rockhill. Mr. R. married Margaret M. Wilson, who is a native of Ohio ; their children are Harlow, Oscar, Robert A. (deceased) and John D.
ROSENBERGER, W. S., farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Marshalltown; is the son of G. N. and S. Rosenberger, and
was born in Seneca Co., Ohio, Dec. 25, 1852 ; came to this county with his par- ents in 1855, they settling where he now lives. Married Miss M. J. Rickey, in Marshalltown, in Aug., 1871; she was born in Jasper Co., Iowa; they have three children-Lula B., Ralph B. and Susie L. In politics, Republican. Russie, Charles, far., S. 33; P. O. Mar- shalltown.
Russie, D., Sr., far., S. 22 ; P. O. Vienna. Russie, F., far., S. 25 ; P. O. Marshalltown. SANFORD, J. M., farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Marshalltown.
Sellers, G., far., S. 30 ; P. O. Marshalltown. SHELDON, JOHN, farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Vienna ; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $3,000; born in Rome, Oneida, Co., N. Y., Dec. 31, 1818 ; was engaged in carriage making at Delta. N. Y., for a number of years, at times employing as high as fifteen men, but gave up the business, and in 1854, moved to MeHenry Co., Ill. Enlisted in Feb., 1864, in the 153d III. V. I., Co. A ; was honorably discharged Sept. 15, 1864, and returned to McHenry Co., where he remained until 1867, and moved to this county, first settling on Sec. 5, this township; moved to his present farm this Spring (1878). Mar- ried Rosanna H. Hawley, of Rome, N. Y., Dec. 31, 1840 ; she was born June 27, 1818; their children are William A., Samuel H. aud Frances (now Mrs. Loverin). Mr. S. has held the office of Justice of the Peace for four years; is a Republican and member of the M. E. Church.
SHELDON, WILLIAM A., farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Vienna; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $2,500 ; born in Rome, Oneida Co., N. Y., Feb., 26, 1845 ; moved to McHeury Co., Ill. with parents in 1855 ; from whence he enlisted Aug. 7, 1861, in Co. H, 8th Ill. V. C .; went through the war under Gens. Sumner, Stoneman, Buford, Kil- patrick, Sheridan and others ; his regi- ment has a record of over one hundred engagements ; was twice taken prisoner, first at the battle of Antietam, after having his horse shot under him, but es- caped in a few hours and returned to his command, and again at Fredericks- burg; was exchanged at City Point, and.
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honorably discharged at Benton Bar- 1 Stover, E., far., Sec. 7 ; P. O. Marshall- town.
racks, Mo., in July, 1865. Married Sarah Loverin March 11, 1866; she was born at Lebanon, N. H., July 22, 1849 ; they have three sons-John B., Harry L. and Frank C. Is a Repub- lican, and member of the M. E. Church. Shupp, C., far., S. 24 ; P. O. Marshall- town.
SIMMONS, PHILIP, farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Marshalltown; owns 240 acres, valued at $7,200; born in Cana- da July 22, 1839 ; came to Niagara Co., N. Y., with his parents while in infancy ; remained till 1854, and moved to Kalamazoo Co., Mich., where he lived five years, then moved to Carroll Co., Ill.,, where he remained till the Spring of 1865, when he moved to this county and settled on his present farm. Mar- ried Lizzie R. Nicholson Jan. 1, 1868 ; she was born in Cedar Co., Iowa, March 9, 1850; came with parents to this county in 1852, they settling in Marion Tp. Mr. Simmons' children are-William E., born Oct. 26, 1868 ; Lewis M., Jan. 20, 1871; Estella, May 16, 1874; Alma, March 30, 1876, and Jesse M., June 22, 1877. Is in poli- tics a Republican.
Simpson, Thomas, farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Marshalltown.
Somers, Milo, farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. - Marshalltown.
Stewart, A. M., farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Marshalltown.
STEWART, ALVA T., farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Marshalltown; owns 255 acres, valued at $7,500; born in Cortland Co., N. Y., May 7, 1843; came with parents to Dixon, Lee Co., Ill., in 1856, and Aug. 19, 1861, en- listed in the 34th Ill. Vol. Inf., Co. D ; participated in the battles of Shiloh, Bentonville, Resaca, Liberty Gap and many others ; was wounded three times, once at the battle of Shiloh and twice at Liberty Gap; was honorably dis- charged in July, 1865, and returned to Dixon, Ill. He came to this county in 1866, settling in Marion Tp., but the next year moved to where he now lives. Married Dora Randall, who is a native of Rock Co., Wis .; they have two children-William and Charles. Is in politics a Republican.
Strain, James E., farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Beaman.
V OORHEES, GEORGE, farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Vienna,
W
ALLACE, F., farmer, Sec. 11 ; P. O. Marshalltown.
WALTER, GEORGE, farmer, S. 3; P.O. Beaman, Grundy Co .; owns 300 acres, valued at $10,000; born in Baden, Germany, Jan. 1, 1819 ; came to Amer- ica in 1837, settling in Warren Co., Ohio, where he remained until 1855, when he moved to this county, and set- tled where he now lives. His farm was entered by John Karl. from whom Mr. Walter purchased it when he arrived ; after staying on his farm a year, he moved to Marshalltown, and engaged in business for seven years ; then returned to his farm, where he has since resided. Married Elizabeth Little in 1843; she was born in Warren Co., Ohio; their children are Elizabeth, Mary, John, Caroline, Emma, Frank, George, Charles, Albert and Warren. Is a member of the Methodist Church.
WEATHERLY A. C., farmer and Postmaster, Sec. 16 ; P. O. Vienna ; in Owen Co., Ind., March 19, 1847 ; came to this county in the Fall of 1867, settling in Iowa Tp. Enlisted in the 25th Ind. V. I., Company F, July 4, 1863 ; participated in many battles, and was with Sherman ou his march to the sea ; was at the grand review at Washington, and honorably discharged at Indianapolis, Ind., July 27, 1865. Married Eva Lowe March 8, 1867, who died May 27, 1874. Married again Mrs. Rachel Patterson, daughter of Samuel Beeson, Aug. 15, 1875; has three children-John F., Emma A. and Rosetta ; the last two are adopted. Mrs. W.'s children by her former marriage are Jesse J., Samuel B. and Emeline F. Republican in politics.
Weeks, H., far., S. 32; P. O. Marshall- town.
Wescott, E., far., S. 1; P. O. Badger Hill.
Wescott, S., far., S. 12; P. O. Badger Hill.
Wilbur, J. W., far., S. 28; P. O. Mar- shalltown.
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WILLIAMS, B. A., farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Green Mountain; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $3,500; born in Oswego Co., N. Y., Jan. 10, 1833 ; moved to Cayuga Co. with his parents when 6 years old, and to Rock Co., Wis., in May, 1852. Enlisted in the 3d Wis. Cav., Company E; was en- gaged in the battle of Prairie Grove and many others ; was honorably discharged Feb. 14, 1865, and returned to Wiscon- sin. Married Lois A. Jones Jan. 10, 1866; she is a native of Summit Co., Ohio; they have two children-Charles J. and Edwin P. Mr. W. came to this county in 1866, settling in this town- ship, where he has since resided. Is a Republican and a Congregationalist.
WILLIAMS, M. E., farmer, S. 34 ; P. O. Green Mountain; owns eighty
acres of land, valued at $2,000 ; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in Sept., 1844 ; he came to Rock Co., Wis., in 1852, and there enlisted in the 43d Wis. V. I., Company A, in Aug., 1864; was in several engagements, and honorably dis- charged June 24, 1865, and returned to Rock Co., Wis., and remained there until 1870, when he moved to this county, settling in Vienna Tp., where he has since resided. Is a Republican and Congregationalist.
Wolf, C., far., S. 23; P. O. Vienna.
Y ETLEY, J., far., S. 36; P. O. Green Mountain.
Yetley, C., far., S. 36; P. O. Marshall- town.
Zi ink, C., far., S. 25; P. O. Green Mountain.
TIMBER CREEK TOWNSHIP.
A LEXANDER, WM., laborer, Sec. 36 ; P. O. Timber Creek. Anson, H., far., S. 2 ; P. O. Marshalltown. AKER, ENOS, carpenter, Sec. 2 ; P. B O. Marshalltown.
Baker, W., far., S. 2 ; P. O. Marshalltown. Baxter, James, far., S. 36; P. O. Timber Creek.
BURGER, JOHN, farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Marshalltown ; born in Alsace, Prussia, Sept. 6, 1817; came to this country in 1836, and located in Canada, where he lived for thirty-one years, en- gaged in farming ; came to this county in 1867. Married Miss Margaret Nye ; they have ten children, mostly located near him. Owns eighty-four acres of land, valued at $25 per acre.
Birks, J. T., far., S. 13; P.O. Marshalltown. BIRKS, DAVID, farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Marshalltown ; born in Tennessee Jan. 15, 1813; moved to Logan Co., Ill., with parents when very young, and afterward, to Sangamon Co., where he lived about thirty years ; has always been engaged in farming, and now owns 497 acres, valued at $15,000; came to this county in the Spring of 1852, and located where he now lives, being about 200 or 300 yards south of where Ft.
Robinson, of early days, used to stand. Mr. B. has been married twice, his first wife being Miss Phebe Turner, whom he married June 27, 1835 ; they had twelve children ; Mrs. B. dicd Nov. 26, 1862, and Nov. 24, 1863, he married Mrs. Sarah Garrett ; they have two chil- dien. Mr. Birks has always been a strong Democrat.
Blake, E., far., S. 17 ; P. O. Marshalltown. Burns, D., far., S. 16; P. O. Marshalltown. YAMPBELL, J. F., far., S. 4; P. O. C Marshalltown.
CARMODY, PETER, farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Marshalltown ; born in Clare Co., Ireland, Oct. 28, 1813; came to America in 1849, and in 1856, came to this county ; has always been engaged in farming. Married Miss Bridget Flan- agan July 27, 1836 ; they have twelve children living-Michacl, Jolın, James, Bridget, Peter, Thomas, Maggie, Will- iam, Mary, Sarah, Ellen and Ida. Mrs. Carmody died March 1, 1865. Mr. C. and family are members of the Roman Catholic Church ; has always been a Democrat. Owns eighty acres of land, valued at $2,500.
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