The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa : containing a history of the County, its cities, towns, &c.,., Part 101

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BEATTY, WILLIAM-Farmer, section 18, P. O. Sheridan Center. Was born in Carroll county, Ohio, August 30, 1829, and when about four years of age moved with his parents to Virginia, where he was educated and raised to manhood. In 1852 he came to this State and settled in Clayton, and resided there until 1874, when he came to his present location. Was married, in June, 1854, to Miss Mary Jane Hill, a native of New York. Their family consists of seven children living: William (now in Yale Col- lege), James H. (in Clayton county, of this State, a farmer), Annie B. (now Mrs. Byers, in Clayton county), John W. (farmer, in Clayton county), Mary J. (now Mrs. Peters, in Cass county, this State), Hugh J. and Squier. Mr. Beatty has a fine farm of 200 acres of well cultivated land, with fine build- ings. He is an active member of the M. E. Church.

BOLON, M .- Farmer, section 14, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, September 15, 1842, and there made his home until twelve years of age when with his parents he came to Bureau county, Illi- nois. Was there raised and brought up on a farm. On the twelfth of August, 1862, he enlisted in the Ninety-third Illinois infantry. Was in fourteen hotly contested engagements; was slightly wounded twice at the battles of Chattanooga and Altoona. Was mustered out with his regiment at Chicago in the fall of 1865. Returned to his home, and May 12, 1866, was married to Miss Elizabeth Thompson, a native of Canada. Their family consists of five children living: Elizabeth, Edward, Grace, William and Laura; lost two. In 1868 Mr. Bolen moved to his present location, where he owns a farm of 160 acres, nearly all under cultivation.

BRODERS, HENRY-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 33, P. O. Grin- nell. Was born in Holstein, Germany, in 1825. Was there raised to man- hood and educated. His father, John Broders, was a tax-collector in that country. The subject of this sketch came to America in 1854, resided for a time in Chicago, after which he removed to Princeton, Bureau county, and resided for a number of years, coming to Poweshiek county after the war. Mr. Broders served three years in the Prussian army, when in war with Denmark, participating in many notable battles, among which was: Coldeng, Itcstead, Sleisweig and others. In 1861 he displayed his spirit of patrotism by enlisting at St. Louis, in company A, Seventeenth Missouri, participating in some of the prominent engagements, among which were: Pea Ridge, Vicksburg, Jackson, Mississippi, and others. In 1863, he was,

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on detached duty, and transferred to the Fourth Ohio battery. Was honor- ably discharged in 1864, and re-enlisted in company D, Fifty-eighth Illinois, serving another year, when he was again honorably discharged. Was mar- ried to Mrs. Frances Waunner, in 1866. By this union they have four chil- dren: Henry William, Frances Elizabeth, Otto Carl and Annie Sophia. Mrs. Broders' maiden name was Frances Stecher; her family by her first husband consisted of three children: Caroline Julia (now Mrs. Mehlin), Mary Louisa (now Mrs. Henk), L. Agusta. Mr. Broders' farm consists of 320 acres, all under cultivation and well stocked. Himself and family are members of the Lutheran Church.

BROWN, J. S-Farmer, section 2, P. O. Sheridan Centre. Was born in New York, August 16, 1820, and was there educated and raised to man- hood. He attended Gaines' Academy, Oneida Collegiate Institute and the Collegiate Institute of Brockport, New York. He moved to Pennsylvania and remained there a short time, when he emigrated to Illinois, and from there to Wisconsin. From the time he quit attending school to the year 1852 was engaged in teaching school, and in 1852 he began the study of law in Portage county, Wisconsin, under Judge Strod. Was admitted to the bar in 1853, and followed that profession for seven years, with marked degree of success. He enlisted in the fall of 1864, in the Twenty-second Wisconsin. He was appointed general superintendent of the State Hospi- tal at Madison, Wisconsin, which office he held until the close of the war. Was mustered out at Madison, Wisconsin, in May, 1865. He returned to Portage county, of the same State, and engaged in farming and stock-raising. Then moved to his present location where he owns a farm of 80 acres, good buildings, etc. He has been justice of the peace for thirteen years, which office he still holds. He was married April 6, 1844, to Miss Wylie, a native of Pennsylvania. Their family consists of four children: Milz B., Marian F., Lillie E. and Julia Etta. Mr. Brown is a man who takes a warm interest in the welfare of the county.

CHAPIN, J. P .- Farmer, section 10, P. O. Sheridan Center. Was born in Franklin county, Massachusetts, September 5, 1815, and when about nine years of age moved with his parents to Livingston county, New York, where remained about seven years, when he moved to Lorain county, Ohio, there resided one year and then moved to Coldwater, Michi- gan, where he remained about two years, when he moved to Walworth county, Wisconsin, and lived there until the autumn of 1851. He was there mar- ried to Miss Sarah Jarrod, a native of Illinois. In 1851 he came to Clinton county, this State, there his wife died about two months after his arrival. He was again married, about one year after, to Miss Catharine Burdick, a

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native of New York. In the spring of 1854 he moved to Fillmore county, Minnesota, where he lived until 1867, when he came to his present loca- tion and purchased a farm of two hundred acres, which he improved; has been quite successful in this county. He has held the offices of school director and township treasurer, and other positions of trust. His family consists of seven children, all living: Henry, James, Rose, Ella and An- nette, from his first union; and West, Elmer and Emma (now wife of W. H. Barnum, of Nuckolls county, Nebraska).

CHAPIN, JAMES P .- Farmer, section 15, P. O. Sheridan Center. Was born in Walworth county, Wisconsin, September 27, 1844, where he lived until about nine years of age. He then moved with his parents to Clinton county, this State, at which place he lived two years, then emi- grated to Fillmore county, Minnesota, and remained six years. When the country was involved in war Mr. Chapin enlisted, July 15, 1861, in company C, Third Minnesota infantry, and served his full time, and again enlisted and served until the end of the war. He was engaged in several battles, Mill Springs, Shiloh, Donelson, Stone River, Seige of Vicksburg. He was in a battle with Sioux Indians in Minnesota in 1862 in Fitzhough Wood, and in this battle he was wounded in the right leg. He was mustered out September 15, 1865. He returned to Fillmore county, Minnesota, where lie remained ten months, and in 1866 went to Montana Territory, where he engaged in the gold mines for two years, then returning to his present location. He was married, September 8, 1869, to Miss a native of Ohio. He began business for himself with very limited means, but through his good habits and economy he now owns a farm of eighty acres.

D AVIS, H. I .- Farmer, section 25, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Chenango county, New York, February 19, 1840, and when twelve years of age removed with his parents to Bureau county, Illinois, where he attended school. He engaged in farming until August, 1862, when he en- listed in company K, Ninety-third Illinois volunteers, and served until the twenty-third of June, 1865, when he was mustered out. He participated in the Vicksburg campaign, and was in the battle of Mission Ridge; and in 1863 was in Sherman's corps, serving through that campaign. Af- ter his discharge he returned to Illinois, and in the spring of 1866 came to this county. He is now the owner of five hundred and sixty acres of improved land, his buildings being surrounded by shade trees. In Octo- ber, 1879, he was elected County Superintendent, and has filled that office to the satisfaction of all. His marriage was in Bureau county, Illinois, De-

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cember 20, 1866, to Miss Emily E. Trimble. They have six children: Dwight E., Harry L., Darline, Mark G., Glenn T. and Edithi.

DEE, J. M .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 10, P. O. Sheridan Center. Was born in Franklin county, Vermont, February 13, 1839, where he resided until 1853, and then moved with his parents to Ohio, and remained there three years; thence to Bureau county, Illinois, in the year 1855, at which place he resided until 1865, when he moved to Poweshiek county, of this State, and settled in Bear Creek township. He remained there five years and then moved to his present location. He was married, August 12, 1862, to Miss Emiline L. Scott, a native of New Brunswick. Their family con- sists of five children: Sarah D., Ida Ann, William Henry, Clara Emiline, Angeline. He is a man who has witnessed the entire growth of the county. He owns a fine farm of one hundred and twenty acres, all in good state of cultivation.

DEE, J. E .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 3, P. O. Sheridan center. Was born in Franklin county, Vermont, April 7, 1843, and when about nine years of age moved with his parents to the State of Ohio, where he re- mained three years and then emigrated to Bureau county, Illinois, where he followed the pursuit of agriculture during his early life. When the country was involved in war he offered his services and enlisted in May, 1861, in company A, Thirty-ninth Illinois volunteers, served six months and enlisted the second time, in June, 1864, in company A, One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Illinois, and served one hundred days; was mustered out in October at Peoria, Illinois; he entered as a private and was promoted to corporal. He was married, June 26, 1867, to Miss Mary McElvina, a native of Ireland; by this union they have three children: Lotta May, Harry W. and Fannie. Lost one, an infant. Mr. Dee owns a farm of one hundred and twenty acres of fine land, all under good cultivation.

DEE, H. A .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 4, P. O. Sheridan Center. Was born in Franklin county, Vermont, August 14, 1845, and remained there until about nine years of age; immigrated to Ohio and resided there three years, and then returned to Vermont and lived there one year. He moved to Bureau county, Illinois, in October, 1856, at which place he resided until 1864. He enlisted in August, 1864, in company H, One Hundred and Forty-sixth Illinois volunteers, and served until the close of the war; was mustered out at Springfield, Illinois, July 5, 1865. He then returned to Bureau county, and was married, November 16, 1870, to Miss Isabelle McElvina, a native of Ireland; their family consists of three children: Freddie M., Herbie H., Ada B. He owns a fine farm of one hundred acres, all under good cultivation. Good buildings.

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G OODFELLOW, JOHN-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 25, P. O. Malcom. Was born near Smith's Falls, Ontario, April 20, 1845. He was there raised to manhood. He received a liberal education. His occu- pation has been that of a farmer since his early youth. In 1867 he moved to Iowa and settled in his present location. Was married in this county, December 18, 1872, to Miss H. Minnie Davis, a native of Chenango county, New York; she is a sister of H. I. Davis, of this township. They have one child from this union, Flora. He has been very successful in this county, and enjoys the possession of a beautiful farm of three hundred and twenty acres of well improved land. He was elected township assessor in 1878; re-elected in 1879, and is again nominated for the same. He was also appointed census enumerator for his township.

GOREHAM, R .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 7, P. O. Sonora. Was born in New York, in January, 1838, where he resided for eight years, and then moved with his parents to Ontario, Canada, remaining until 1861. During this time he learned the trade of a tanner, which occupation he followed for five years. He moved to Clinton county, this State, in 1861, and remained nine years, and then moved to his present location. He was married, in 1858, to Miss Nancy E. Knight, a native of Canada. Their fam- ily consists of five children: Cilcils N., Sarah M. (now Mrs. Bowen), Her- bert A., Wilson S., Ryanal M. He began business for himself with very small means, but through his good habits and industry he now owns a fine farm of three hundred and twenty acres of land all in good state of cultiva- tion; good buildings, surrounded by as fine a grove as there is in the county. He is an active member of the Latter Day Saints, and always among the lib- eral contributors and supporters. He is president of the above-named society.

GRAFF, GEORGE-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 1, P. O. Tama City. Was born in Baden, Germany, April 23, 1827, and was there edu- cated. He served six years as soldier in Germany, and immigrated to this country in 1854, landed in New York, traveled around for one year and then moved to Anderson county, Illinois, at which place he engaged in farming. He moved to his present location September 27, 1872. He was married, in 1860, to Miss Teresa Finfgeld, a native of Germany, and by this union have three children: Mary, Freddie and George. He en- listed August 8, 1862, in company K, Eighty-fourth Illinois volunteers and served to the close of the war. Was in the battle of Stone River, and was wounded in the right knee, which caused him to be laid up for one year. He was mustered out September 25, 1865. He has a fine farm of one hun-

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dred and twenty acres, with good comfortable buildings, and everything which goes to make home happy.

H ARMAN, JACOB-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 23, P. O. Mal- com. Was born near Columbus, Ohio, February 16, 1812. His father (Jonas) was a farmer in that State. The Harmans are of German lineage. The family removed to Virginia when Jacob was quite young, where he was raised and educated. In 1830 they moved to Ohio, where- they resided for a number of years, then moved to Missouri, and after a. short stay there moved to Illinois in the fall of 1854, and, after a short resi- dence there, the subject of this sketch came to Poweshiek county, locating in Sheridan township, being among the first settlers. He was married, August 18, 1836, to Miss F. Powers, of Ohio, a lady of refined tastes, who devotes her time to making home attractive and inviting. They have had ten children: Jonas F., Susan, Henry, Elizabeth (deceased), Mary (de- ceased), Barbra Ellen (deceased), John E., Simeon M. (deceased), Jacob W. and Noah S. (deceased). Jonas F. and Henry were in the late war, being honorably discharged at the expiration of their respective terms. Mr. Harman's farm consists of 130 acres. He is one of the pioneers of Sheri- dan township, and is identified as one of its substantial farmers and re- spected citizens. During his residence in the county he has held various offices of responsibility, the duties of which he discharged creditably to himself and to the satisfaction of the public. Himself and family are members of the M. E. Church.

HOOVER, S. M .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 16, P. O. Sheridan Center. Was born in Clearfield county, Pennsylvania, January 25, 1818, where he was raised, educated and learned the miller's trade, which busi- ness he pursued five years with a marked degree of success. He came to this State in 1852, settling in Scott county, where he lived till 1874, when he moved to his present location. He was married, in November, 1857, to Miss Rebecca Donghafon, a native of Pennsylvania. They have six chil- dren: Cramon L., John R., David, Newton, Goye and Jessie M. He is a man who takes a warm interest in the advancement of education. His farm consists of 120 acres.

HORN, G. H .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 22, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Erie county, New York, January 17, 1835, where he lived for ten years; he then moved with his parents to Putnam county, where he was. raised and educated. He came to this State in 1855, settling in Marion county, where he resided till 1871, when he came to his present location. He was married, in 1854, to Miss Catharine Jones, a native of Ohio. They have seven children living: Joseph W., John G., Martin L., Mattie J.,

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George P., Rebecca Ann and Maggie F. In 1861 Mr. Horn enlisted in company E., Fourteenth Iowa volunteers. He was in some of the severest battles of the war; viz., Ft. Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Pilot Hill and Ft. Deverte. He was mustered out in December, 1864, and returned to his home in Marion county. His life has been spent in farming. He now owns 240 acres of fine land, 160 of which are in Nebraska. He has 120 acres under cultivation, with comfortable buildings surrounded by a grove and orchard.

HOVER, JOHN-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 11, P. O. Sheridan Center. Was born in Pennsylvania, January 14, 1826, where he was raised and educated. His early life was spent in lumbering in the winter and farming in the summer. During the war he was drafted four times, fur- nishing for each of the first three a substitute (costing him $1,200), but the fourth responded in person; however, was not mustered in, as the war sooner closed. He was married, August 28, 1845, to Miss Catharine Fraley, a native of Germany. They have two children living: Emma and Lidda. Lost seven: Adeline, George W., Margaret, Elizabeth and three infants. Mr. H. came to this county in 1871, locating on his present farm, which consists of eighty acres, all under cultivation. He takes great interest in the welfare of the county.

HUDSON, B. H .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 16, P. O. Sheridan Center. This enterprising citizen was born in Clinton county, New York, April 23, 1838, and when about nine years of age emigrated with his par- ents to Rockford, Illinois, at which place he resided about eight years, and then moved to Seward township. There he resided until February, 1876, when he became impressed with the idea that Iowa offered superior induce- ments to men of energy and honest determination, and came to his present location. His father, R. Hudson, was a native of England and died Janu- ary 19, 1866. His mother, Ellen Hudson, was a native of the same place as his father. She died June 11, 1843. He was married, December 12, 1861, to Miss Jenette Billick, a native of Pennsylvania. She is a lady of refined taste, and dovotes her time to making home happy. His success in life may be inferred from the fact that he began life with very limited means, but through his good habits and honest determination he now owns a fine farm of eighty acres, all under good cultivation. He takes a warm interest in the welfare of the county, and is a friend to the advance of edu- cation.

TONES, S. L .- Farmer, section 11, P. O. Sheridan Center. Was born in Ohio, July 10, 1831, and when about eleven years of age moved to Hamilton county, same State, where he remained until 1855. He was mar-

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ried to Miss Christina Foot, a native of England. Their family consists of eight children: Robert M., Nellie M., Louella, Nettie B., Thomas F., Har- rie E., Rolland, Willard W. Mr. Jones has been elected to several offices of trust which he filled with credit to himself and the people. He began life with very limited means, but through his good management now farms 150 acres of fine land, with good buildings on it. He takes great pride in giving his children a good education.

M AXFIELD, C. H .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 9, P. O. Sheri- dan Center. Was born in China, Kennebec county, Maine, August 8, 1836, and was there raised and educated. His father, Nathaniel Max- field, was an agriculturalist. The Maxfields were originally from Scotland. In 1857 the subject of this notice came to Stark county, Illinois, where he engaged in farming and remained ten years, with the exception of one year in the army. August 23, 1862, he enlisted in the marine artillery, company F, of Chicago. His duties while in the service confined him to the coast of North and South Carolina. He was honorably discharged with the balance of the company in August, 1863, and returned to his home in Illinois. In 1871 he came to Poweshiek county, locating where he now resides. Was married, August 23, 1863, to Miss Helen Fuller, of Henry county, Illinois. By this union they have five children: Fredrick Arthur, Hattie May, Charles Henry, Alice, Mertie. Mr. Maxfield owns 320 acres of land, all under cultivation, and well stocked. He makes a specialty of raising Poland-China hogs. His house is pleasantly situated, and is adorned with a fine collection of European larches and an orchard. He has held the offices of assessor, clerk and treasurer; is a member of the Masonic lodge of Tama City. He is one of the leading farmers of the township and is recognized for the zeal he manifests for all commendable enterprises.

TORRIS, S. T .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 22, P. O. Sheridan N Center. Was born in Steuben county, New York, February 12, 1810, and when about five years of age removed with his parents to Warren, Pennsylvania, where he resided five years and then moved to Stokes, New York. He lived there for about six years, and then moved to Erie county, Pennsylvania, and from there to Holmes county, Ohio, resid- ing for eleven years. He was there married to Miss Margaret Harris, July 28, 1843. She was a native of Virginia. Their family consists of six child- ren living: John N., Martha E., Nora E., B. C., Frances L., James W. They have lost two: Catherine A. and Sarah E. (born in 1840, the wife of A. W. Conners). She died June, 1876, leaving a family of five children. Mrs. Norris died September 28, 1880. Mr. Norris moved to Winnebago county, Illinois, in 1842, at which place he resided until 1857, when he

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moved to this county. He first located in Brooklyn, and moved from there to his present location. He learned the trade of a plasterer and brick layer, which pursuit he followed for forty-two years. He also owns a fine farm of forty acres, and his son, B. C. Norris, has forty acres. His success in life may be inferred from the fact that he began business for himself with small means, but through his good management he now has a good home.

P D ORT, H. H .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 2, P. O. Sheridan Cen-

ter. Was born in Pennsylvania, June 8, 1840, and remained there until he attained his seventeenth year. He then moved to this State and settled in Scott county, where he resided until 1868, when he moved to his present location. He was married, November 10, 1867, to Martha B. Gooden, a native of Pennsylvania. Their family consists of seven children: Sylvester, Franklin N., Charles P., Harry Harrison, Ida May, Bert Alex. Florie Mary. Mr. Port owns a farm of 120 acres of well cultivated land. He enlisted as private in company B, Second Iowa infantry, and when dis- charged was sergeant. He was in several battles, some of which we will here mention: Fort Donelson, Pittsburg, Corinth. He was in the march on Atlanta, which continued eighteen days, and was in most of the fighting at West Point. Near the latter part of the war he was detailed to serve on guard, where he remained until the close of the war when he was honorably discharged July 12, 1865, and returned to his home in Scott county, this State,

S CHAFER, F .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 23, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Germany, January 28, 1845, and when about twelve years of age immigrated to this country with his parents and settled in Mus- catine county of this State, where he resided for about twelve years. He then moved to his present location. The spring of 1870 he was married to Miss A. M. Francieus, a native of Germany. Their family consists of four children: Katie, George E., Walter James, Carolina L. His father, C. Schafer, was a native of Germany; he died in 1866. Mr. S. takes a warm interest in the welfare of the county. He owns a fine farm of 160 acres, with fine buildings, surrounded by a grove of his own planting.

SCHULTZ, C. H .- Farmer, section 27, P. O. Malcom. Is the son of John Schultz, of this county. Was born in Prussia, September 1, 1843, and came with his parents to this country in 1854, and remained with them in Bureau county, Illinois, until 1864, when he came to Malcom township, of this county, where he resided until '69, when he moved to his present location. He was married, November 5, 1869, to Miss Augusta l'lath, of this county; she is a native of Germany. They have three children living:

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Caroline, Henrietta and Jacob. They have lost one, an infant, William. He enjoys the possession of a valuable farm of 367 acres of well cultivated land, with good improvements. Himself and wife are active members of the German Lutheran Church, and liberal contributors to the same.

SHULTZ, HENRY-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 22, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Prussia, March 19, 1832. Was there raised to manhood and educated. In 1857 he came to America, residing for eighteen months in Bureau county, Illinois, after which he came to Poweshiek, where he has since resided. He was married, in the autumn of 1858, to Miss Mary Rea- berge, of Prussia, a lady of refined tastes who devotes her times to making home an attraction. They have by this union eight children: Gus., Tena, Chris., Transie, Tilda, John, Otto and Henry. Mr. Shultz owns 400 acres of choice land, all under cultivation, and well stocked. His home is pleasantly situated, and everything about his place has the appearance of being under the supervision of a careful manager. Mr. Shultz served two and a half years in the Prussian army previous to coming to America. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and is numbered among the substantial agriculturists of the county.

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The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa : containing a history of the County, its cities, towns, &c.,., Part 101

Author: Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Des Moines : Union Historical Co. Number of Pages: 1004

Author:
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Des Moines : Union Historical Co.
Number of Pages: 1004