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ROYCE, E. L .- Farmer, section 4, P. O. Malcom. Son of H. B. Royce, Sr. The subject of this sketch was born in Irasburgh, Vermont, July 18, 1834. In his infancy his parents moved to New York, where they resided four years, after which they came to Racine county, Wisconsin, where they resided until 1845, when they located in Rock county, residing there five years; they then moved to Marquette county, and in 1860 came to Powe- shiek county. The subject of this sketch resided in what is now Sheridan township for a number of years, and moved to his present location in 1864. He married, January 8, 1873, Miss Mary G. Nutting, of Malcom township, a lady of taste and culture. By this union they have two children: Ida May and E. Ladd. E. L., like his brothers, is the architect of his own for- tune, as he has accumulated what he now owns by industry and economy. His farm consists of 260 acres.
RUTHERFORD, JOHN-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 18, P. O. Ewart. Was born in County Down, Ireland, July 4, 1830; was there
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raised and educated; came to this county in 1857, and resided in Rock Island county, Illinois, for a number of years, engaged in agricultural pur- suits. From Illinois he came direct to Poweshiek county, and located on section 19, Pleasant township, where he resided for five years, and then moved to his present location. Mr. Rutherford married, in 1863, Miss Sarah White, of Rock Island county, Illinois. Mrs. Rutherford is a lady of un- tiring industry, and through her instrumentality has assisted her husband in securing a competency. Their family consists of four children: Jennie,. William, Annie and Clara. Mr. Rutherford came to this county poor in pocket, but with success imprinted on his character. As a result of his in- domitable energy, economy and attention to his legitimate pursuits he is- now numbered among the successful farmers. He owns 300 acres of choice land, well stocked.
S HEARER, J. S .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 17, P. O. Ewart. Born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, October 23, 1820; was there raised and educated. His father (William) was a stone-mason and contractor in that country. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1872, and located where he now resides. He farms 240 acres, 160 of which are under cultivation and well stocked. He married, October 6, 1852, Miss Ann Les- lie, of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. By this union they have nine children: Eliza (now Mrs. George Berry, resides in Scotland), William, Jennie, James, Mary Ann, Ellen, Johann, Maggie and Isabelle (deceased). Him- self and family are members of the Presbyterian Church of Malcom, and are among its liberal patrons and supporters.
SMITH, SAMUEL-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 1, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Green county, Ohio, May 24, 1850; moved with his parents to Poweshiek county in 1850, his father, Thomas Smith, locating in Jack- son township, where he still resides. The subject of this sketch lived with his father in Jackson township until the spring of 1880, when he moved to. his present location. He married, October 23, 1875, Miss Maggie Linn of Malcom township, formerly of Newton, Iowa. From this union they have one son, Fred (born September 3, 1876). Mr. Smith farms 160 acres; he is just starting in on his own account, and being an industrious go-ahead young man, and an experienced agriculturist, he will undoubtedly make it a success.
STEWART, A. D .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 36, P. O. Monte- zuma. Was born in Manchester, Dearborn county, Indiana, April 3, 1823; moved with his parents at an early age to Shelby county, where he resided until about the age of seventeen years; his father, John Stewart, was en-
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gaged in agricultural pursuits in that county. In 1840 the subject of this sketch went to La Porte county and resided a few years, after which he re- turned to Shelby county and remained four years; he then moved to Clark county, Illinois, and after a residence there of three years returned to Shelby county, Indiana, where he resided until the autumn of 1868, when he came to Iowa locating in Poweshiek county. He was married, October 9, 1841, to Miss Susanna Metts of La Porte county, Indiana, formerly of Cham- paign county, Ohio, daughter of Emmanuel and Elizabeth Metts. By this union they have eleven children: Mary Elizabeth, John Madison (deceased), Ellena, Quinvilla, Amsterdam (deceased), Monroe, Angeline, George Wash- ing (deceased), Willis Clinton (deceased), Marion Francis and Magnolia. Mr. Stewart's farm consists of one hundred and sixty acres of fine land.
W ASSON, G. W .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 24, P. O. Mal- com. Was born in Bourbon county, Ky., February 16, 1825; was there partially raised. In 1840 his father, Samuel Wasson, moved to Montgomery county, Indiana, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits, and where our subject was educated, and during his sojourn there pursued various vocations. In 1847 he came to Poweshiek county and located at Montezuma, being one of the earliest settlers in the county; he brought the first load of pine lumber that came to the town, drawing it from Burling- ton. He erected and conducted the first blacksmith shop in the town; how he succeeded in this line may be inferred from the fact that he operated the same for seventeen years, commanding a trade for miles around. He then embarked in agricultural pursuits, his farm consists one hundred and twenty acres all under cultivation and well stocked; his home is pleasantly situated and indicates comfort. He was married in 1846, in Montezuma county, Indiana, to Miss Louann McIntire of that place, a lady of refine- ment and culture, by this union they have had four children: Newton (blacksmith at Ewart), Alvinera, Edwin, Susan Jane (deceased at the age of two and a half years). Being one of the early settlers, Mr. Wasson had many of the difficulties of the pioneer to contend with, but those he has over- come.
WASSON, NEWTON-Blacksmith, wagon maker and general repairer, P. O. Ewart. Born in Montgomery county, Indiana. In 1850 came to Iowa with his parents when quite young. His father, Geo. W. Wasson, pursued the profession that the subject of this sketch now follows. After coming to Iowa they followed farming for a while at Union Mills and for a time in Union township, from which place they removed to Montezuma, where Mr. Wasson was raised, educated and learned his trade. He has
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been in Ewart about two years, and being an accomplished and an indus- trious workman has built up a large trade. He was married July 23, 1875, to Miss Sarah Freeman of Crawfordsville, Indiana; from this union they have one girl, Bertha May (aged three years).
WHEELER, O. M., DR .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 13, P. O. Malcom. Of the firm of Wheeler Bros. They own jointly 1,140 acres of land in Poweshiek county. The portion that O. M. has charge of consists of 520 acres. He was born in Windsor county, Vermont, February 7, 1842. Moved with his parents, in 1854, to Bureau county, Illinois, where he re- sided until the age of eighteen, at which time he commenced the study of medicine at the Keokuk Medical College, where he graduated in 1864. After graduating he returned to Bureau county, Illinois, and practiced his profession until 1875, when he came to Poweshiek county with his brother, and has since resided here. He was married August 18, 1864, to Miss Mary J. Kies, of Bureau county, Illinois, from which union there are six children: Charles, Allen, Angelo, Joey, Mary, Edna (Freddie deceased). Dr. Wheel- er's success as a practitioner in Illinois and in Poweshiek county is well known, and as a result thereof has his share of the trade in his county. He is a Master Mason, belonging to the Montezuma Lodge and Hyssop Chapter, Malcom.
WOODS, A. B .- Merchant, Ewart. This enterprising citizen was born in Bowling Green, Indiana, August 20, 1847. Came to Iowa with his parents in 1856. Was raised and educated at Grinnell, and was for a time clerk in the post-office at that place. He embarked in trade at Ewart, Jan- uary 6, 1876. Mr. Woods is the leading business man of the town, carry- ing a large and well selected stock of general merchandise. He also deals extensively in wheat, corn, etc., besides being postmaster and station agent. He owes his success in life to close attention to business and honorable dealing with his patrons. As a result thereof he is numbered among the solid business men of Poweshiek county. He was married August 28, 1876, to Miss Kate V. Dow, of Grinnell. She is a lady of refined tastes, who makes home a joy and a comfort. They have two children: Alma I. (aged three years) and Lena D. (aged fifteen months). Mr. Woods enlisted in company H, Eighth Iowa infantry, at Grinnell, in December, 1864. His company attained considerable notoriety at the taking of Spanish Fort at Mobile Bay, they being in the midst of the affray. He was honorably discharged at Selma, Alabama, in June, 1865.
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A BEL, C .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 16, P. O. Oak Grove. The subject of this sketch was born in Boonsville, Oneida county, New York, September 23, 1830, and was there educated and raised to manhood. He has followed the pursuit of agriculture all his life. He was mar- ried, February 5, 1855, to Miss Susan M. Adams, of that county. In the spring of 1865 he became impressed with the idea that Iowa offered supe- rior inducements to men of energy and integrity. He came to this township and moved to his present location in 1871. His success in life may be inferred from the fact that he began with very limited means, and through his industry and good management he now owns a valuable farm of 180 acres, all under good cultivation. Mr. A. is also postmaster; was appointed in 1876, and still holds the office, known as Oak Grove. It is a station on the C. I. R. R. His family consists of four children living: Henry E., Mary E., Clara V., William D. Lost one child. He is a man who is closely identified with the growth and prosperity of the county, and has always kept pace with its progress and taken a warm interest in its welfare. He is an active member of the Society of Friends.
OYLE, JOHN-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 21, P. O. Oak Grove. B
Was born in Ireland, August, 1842, and remained there until he was seventeen years of age, and in 1860 he came to this country and settled in New Haven, Connecticut, and remained there one year. Then came to Iowa City and remained three years, when he went to Montana and engaged in gold mining until 1873, when he returned to his present location. He was married August 16, 1877, to Miss Menia Cadwallader. They have two children: Anna and Charles. He now enjoys the comforts of a fine farm of 310 acres, all under good cultivation, good buildings, etc.
BRIGNON, FRANK-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 34, P. O. Sears- boro. Was born March 10, 1834, in Lovgana, France, and was there edu- cated and raised to manhood, and in 1854 he immigrated to this country and settled in La Salle county, Illinois, and engaged in milling, which trade he learned in his native country. He was married in March, 1862, to Miss Angeline Humbert. Their family consists of five children: Adeline, Ella, Mary, Frank and Ernest. In 1867 he moved to Mill Grove, of this county, where he remained until 1874, when he moved to his present location. Mr. Brignon, after he landed on the American shore, had but $20, and he now enjoys the comforts of a valuable farm of 453 acres, all under good cultiva- tion. He is closely identified with the growth and interest of this county and always keeps pace with its progress.
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O ARPENTER, M .- Farmer, section 34, P. O. Searsboro. Was born August 24, 1834, in France, and was there educated and raised. He immigrated to this country in 1854 and settled in Illinois, where he remained for eight years and again returned to France in 1862, where he remained until 1870, when he again returned to this country and settled at his pre- sent location. He owns a farm of one hundred and sixty-five acres all under cultivation, and his buildings are among the finest of the township. He learned the trade of a baker in his native country, but when he came to this country engaged in farming which he deems worthy of his best effort. He was married to Miss Mary Ann Derche in 1867; she is a native of France.
D ONNAN JOHN-Farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Ewart. Was born in County Down, Ireland, December 2, 1813, was there raised and educated. His father, James Donnan, was engaged in agricultural pur- suits in that country. The subject of this sketch came to this country in 1849, locating in Rock Island county, Illinois, where he resided, engaging in farming and other pursuits, until 1870. Mr. Donnan was one of the pioneers in Rock Island county. In connection with farming he opened a brick-yard and operated it with a considerable degree of success. He came to Poweshiek county in1870 and located where he now resides; his domain consists of six hundred and eighty acres, four hundred and eighty of which are improved and well-stocked. His vineyard is large and productive, and will compare formably with any in the township. He was married No- vember 5, 1858, to Miss Jane Morrisson, of County Down, Ireland; by this union they have had ten children, nine of whom are living: John, Mary Jane, Susanna, Robert, William, Dave (deceased), Lizzie, Dave (the second), Samuel, Anne. Himself and family are closely identified with the Presbyterian Church of Ewart, and are among its liberal patrons and sup- porters.
ENTRESS BROTHERS-Farmers and stock-raisers, section 16, P. O. Oak Grove. These enterprising citizens are now engaged in farming and stock-raising. They entered in partnership in the spring of 1870, and since that time have been turning their attention to the raising of fine stock. Frank was born June 20, 1857, in Henry county, Indiana. He was married July 4, 1877, to Miss Jennie Denning, a native of Indiana; their family consists of two children: William and Y. Martin Fentress was born May 27, 1853, in Henry county, Indiana, and was there edu- cated and raised. He married, December 14, 1876, Miss Ellen Wood, a native of Indiana. Their family consists of two children: Mary and Arthur. Their success in life may be inferred from the fact that they began
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life with very limited means, but through their good habits and industry they now enjoy the comforts of a fine farm of one hundred acres all under good cultivation.
RAY, H. G .- Farmer, section 23, P. O. Ewart. He was born in G
Pennsylvania in 1831, and remained there until about six years of age, when he emigrated with his parents to Ohio, where he was educated and raised, and then removed to Porter county, Indiana, where he resided ten years. He was there married to Miss A. J. Booth, a native of New York. They have six children living: Josephine A. (a graduate of the high school of Davenport, and now teaching school), Herbert, Ida May, Silas, Laura E., Alfred and Birla. Lost one, Carrie B. He enlisted as a private, August 9, 1862, in company G, Twenty-ninth Iowa infantry, and served three years, and was promoted to sergeant, which office he filled with honor to himself. He was in several battles, among which are: Helena, Iberia and Mobile. He was mustered out at New Orleans, in August, 1865, and returned to Davenport, where he resided until March, 1877, when he moved to his present location. He now owns a fine farm of 223 acres, most of which is under cultivation. He has always taken a warm interest in the welfare of the country, and is a firm believer in the doctrines of Re- publicanism, and has always been the staunch friend of, and a zealous worker for, the advancement of the principles of his party.
H J ARRIS, H. A. T .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 33, P. O. Sears- boro. Was born October 9, 1835, in Jonesville, Yadkin county, North Carolina, where he remained until he was eighteen years of age. He then went to Trinity College, Randolph county, same State, where he remained for six years, after which he became principal of Pleasant Home Academy, which position he filled for two years. He then took up the work of missionary in that State, which he followed for three years, his average traveling per year being 350 miles. It was said of him, while on his missionary duties, that he did more work than any other of the conference; but as his health failed him he was obliged to give it up and follow some- thing else. In the year 1869 he moved to his present location. He was married, in 1860, to Mary Ann F. Bess, a native of North Carolina. Their family consists of six children: George W., Bessie, Flora, Jenette F. C., Evan D. and E. Jurishua. Lost two: Lewis and Ada. His farm consists of 142 acres, all under cultivation.
HINCHMAN, DR. B .- Section 19, P. O. Oak Grove. Was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 30, 1817, where he resided until he at- tained the age of sixteen years, after which he attended a boarding school outside of the city, worked on a farm for three years, and was engaged in
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teaching school for a number of terms. He graduated in medicine at the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, and commenced the practice of his profession in Henry county, Illinois, where he remained four years, after which he practiced in New Orleans, New Jersey, and other places, coming to Iowa in 1856, locating where lie now resides. He was married, in 1857, to Miss Susie Cox, of Indiana. By this union they have a family of five children living. The Doctor has a farm that will compare favorably with any in Washington township; his home is pleasantly situated and in- dicates comfort and prosperity.
TACOBS, SAMUEL-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 12, P. O. Grin- nell. Was born in Carroll county, Maryland, August 5, 1849; moved with his parents to Whiteside county, Illinois, at the age of six years, where his father (J. A.) engaged in agricultural pursuits, and the subject of this sketch was raised and educated. He came to Poweshiek county in the spring of 1873 and located where he now resides; his farm consists of 320 acres, all under cultivation and well stocked. Mr. Jacobs makes a specialty of stock-raising, and he is one among the many successful and substantial stock-men of the county. He was married February 28, 1873, to Miss Mary Jane Creighton, of Whiteside county, Illinois. From this union they have had two children: Mary Agnes and Samuel Guy (de- ceased).
JESSUP, T. H .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 16, P. O. Oak Grove. Was born in Henry county, Indiana, and was there educated, and in the spring of 1876 he came to his present location. He attended Penn College, at Oskaloosa, Iowa, for one year and a half. He was married to Miss Hannah M. Bond, July 5, 1878. Their family consists of one child, Ada L. Mr. Jessup is now managing his father's farm of 400 acres of fine land, and has an orchard of eleven acres. They are engaged to quite an extent in the raising of thorough-bred stock. He is a man who is closely identi- fied with the growth of the county. He is an active member of the Society of Friends, and always among its liberal contributors and supporters.
L INCOLN, EDWARD-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 17, P. O. Oak Grove. Was born June 19, 1837, in Minster, England, at which place he remained until about sixteen years of age, when his parents came to this country in 1853 aud settled in Franklin county, Ohio, where he remained twelve years. In the spring of 1865 he moved to his present location. He was married March 1, 1860, to Miss Elizabeth Christie. She is a native of Bannockburn, Scotland. Their family consists of six chil- dren: Robert Edward, Edward, Andrew, Mary C., Henry W. and John
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Charles. Mr. L.'s parents were born in England. Edward Lincoln, Sr., was born in 1790 and is still living and enjoying good health. His mother, Mrs. Lincoln, was born in 1805. They were among the pioneers of this township. Mr. L. has a fine farm of 100 acres of land, all under good culti- vation. He is a member of the Friends' Society and among its liberal sup- porters.
LIVEZEY, JOHN W. E .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 29, P. O. Oak Grove. Was born in Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania, December 19, 1825. Came to Indiana with his grandparents in 1839, where they resided and engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1856, when the subject of this sketch came West, locating in Poweshiek county, near where he now resides. He moved to his present location in 1865. Was married in 1850 to Miss Hannah K. Sopher, daughter of Joseph and Phebe Sopher, of Washington county, Pennsylvania. She was born April 13, 1823. Their family consists of two children: Rebecca Jane and Jesse Amos. Mr. L.'s farm consists of eighty acres of choice land, well stocked.
M cDONALD, C. C .- Farmer, section 2, P. O. Grinnell. Was born in Illinois, March 7, 1842. In 1844 the family moved to Rock Island county, Illinois, where our subject was raised and educated, residing there until 1868, after which he came to Poweshiek county. August 1, 1861, he tendered his services to his country, enlisting in the Independent Rangers of Moline. He was transferred to the Fourteenth Missouri cavalry. Was taken prisoner at the battle of Lexington, Missouri, with the balance of his company; upon their release they were honorably discharged and returned to their homes. The McDonald family responded nobly to their country's call. The father and four sons fought under the same flag. The father died in the service from sickness contracted while discharging his duty. In 1865 Mr. McDonald was married to Miss Mary F. Penfield, of Peoria, Illinois. By this union they have a family of six children: Warren Stuart, Nina, Maud, Myra, Christopher Claud, L. Casca. His farm consists of 160 acres. He has held various township offices, the duties of which he discharged creditably to himself and to the satisfaction of all. At the November elec- tion, in 1880, he was elected as one of the Board of Supervisors by a large majority.
N AYLOR, B. B .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 33, P. O. Searsboro. Was born in Yadkin county, North Carolina, November 17, 1851, and remained there until he was ten years of age, and then moved with his parents to Lincoln county, of the same State, where he resided until 1872. Then moved to Jasper county, this State, and remained there four years, and again moved to Greene county, this State, remained one year, then
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coming to his present location. He was married to Miss Mary A. L. Har- ris, a native of North Carolina. Their family consists of one child living, Charles A. Lost two: Emily F. B. and Effa L. He owns sixty acres of land.
NOAH, PETER-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 22, P. O. Oak Grove. Was born in Harrison county, Ohio, and remained there until he was about five years old, when, with his parents, he removed to the State of Pennsyl- vania, and was there educated and raised to manhood, and in the fall of 1854 moved to Illinois, and remained there until the spring of 1867, when he came to his present location. He was married in July, 1856, to Miss Mary Ann Sturdidain. She is a native of Illinois. Their family consists of four children: Emily, Milton M., John S., Edwin W. Mr. N. has turned his attention toward giving his family a good education and two children are attending college at the present time. Owns a fine farm of 160 acres, all under good cultivation. He enlisted in the late war in Feb- ruary, 1865, and was mustered out September 15, 1865.
P ATTERSON, L. A .- Farmer, section 29, P. O. Searsboro. Was born in Searsport, Maine, July 18, 1812; was there raised and educated. His father, John Patterson, was a carpenter and joiner by trade, and a por- tion of the time followed the seas. The subject of this sketch learned the trade of ship carpenter, which vocation he pursued for a time, but became imbued with the western fever, so in April, 1858, he came to Iowa, locating at Grinnell, where he sojourned for a short time, and moved to Jasper county, where he resided for a number of years, engaged in agricultural pursuits. In 1869 he moved to his present location. He was married, Sep- tember 23, 1833, to Miss Malinda Todd. By this union they have four children living: Arletta F., Eldridge D., Lizzie M. and Lucy A .; Mary A. and Melvin A., deceased. He was deprived of his wife by death in 1847, and was again married, September 30, 1848, to Mrs. Margaret Ridley of Kennebec county, Maine. She was the widow of L. Ridley, and daughter of John Sanford, having one child living from her first marriage, Charles A. By her union with Mr. Patterson they have four children living: Fred- rick M., Caroline J., James E. and Ellen N. He owns a nice, well improved farm of 160 acres.
PATTERSON, E. D .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 22, P. O. Grin- nell. Was born in Belfast, Maine, August 24, 1842, and was there raised until about fourteen years of age. He then moved with his parents to Jas- per county of this State, where he remained following the pursuits of agricul- ture. When the dark cloud hovered over our country, and threatened destruction, Mr. Patterson was one of the first to offer his life for his
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