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McARA, M .- Stock dealer, Brooklyn. Was born in Schenectady county, New York, December 16, 1836. Moved with his father, James McAra, in 1841, to Herkimer county where he resided until 1855. In that year he went to California where he resided until 1867, engaged principally in mining. During the Rebellion he belonged to the State militia of California, and was on duty for several months. In 1867 he came to Brooklyn and engaged in the stock business, which he has continuously pursued since that time, with a considerable degree of success. Mr. McAra is a Royal Arch Mason.
MCCABE, REV. P. J .- Pastor of St. Patrick's Church of Brooklyn. Was born in County Caven, Ireland, March 26, 1830, was there raised and educated; he finished his classical course in Ballymaceugh, in 1848, and entered " All Hallows Foreign Theological Missionary College at Dublin," and completed his theological course in 1852, and was ordained by Cardinal Cullen, Archbishop of Dublin. The same year he was affiliated to the dio-
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cese of Dubuque, Iowa, where he remained about ten years. Has been in Brooklyn for the past seven years.
McDONALD, JOSEPH-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 1, P. O. Brooklyn. Was born in Henry county, Indiana, June 12, 1824. His par- ents brought him to Indiana county, Pennsylvania, when a mere infant. There his father died in 1827. He soon returned to Henry county, Indiana, with his mother, and was bound out when about five years of age to a far- mer. He remained in Indiana until the spring of 1856, when he moved to his present location where he owns a farm of 122 acres, and has succeeded in converting the then wild prairie into a productive farm. He experi- enced many privations here in an early day which are attendant upon the early settlement of a country. He was twice married; first, to Miss Lydia M. Painter, in December, 1846. She was a native of Virginia. She died in 1861, leaving a family of five children: Mary Jane, Catharine, Martha Ann, Nancy Ellen and Manda A. They lost one. He was again married November 2, 1862, to Miss Elizabeth C. Foulke, a native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. From this union they have two children living: John Em- bury and Maggie L.
MCFARLAND, W. M .- Of the firm of McFarland & Martin, attorneys and counselors at law, Brooklyn. Was born near Mt. Vernon, Indiana, April 1, 1848. His father, S. McFarland, was an agriculturalist in that State. He came to Iowa in 1855 with his family, among whom was W. M. Lo- cated in Van Buren county, where he resided until 1864, when he moved to Henry county, residing there until the time of his demise in 1873. The subject of this notice commenced his studies at the Wesleyan University, of Mt. Pleasant. Was admitted to the bar at Placerville, California, in 1874. Graduated at the Iowa State University. Was married April 9, 1879, to Miss Florence Conaway, of Brooklyn, daughter of Dr. John Cona- way. By this union they have one daughter. Mr. McFarland is a Master Mason, and a member of the I. O. O. F.
McVEY, W. A .- Carriage, wagon-making and general blacksmithing, Brooklyn. Was born in Elizabethtown, Indiana, July 6, 1846. Came to Iowa with his parents in 1853, his father, J. O. McVey, locating at Montezuma. The family afterward removed to Deep River township, where W. A. learned the trade he now pursues. He was married in 1871, to Miss Carrie Salter, of Poweshiek county, formerly of Moline, Illinois. By this union they have a family of four children: Francis, Fredrick H., William, Charlie. Mr. Mc Vey commenced business in Brooklyn in 1872. He has a conveniently located shop, and being well and popularly known, does a large and lucra- tive business.
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MANATT, WILLIAM-Capitalist. Was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, July 14, 1823. Moved at an early age to Holmes county, Ohio, where his father, Robert Manatt, engaged in agricultural pursuits, and resided until 1846, and where William was raised and educated. In 1846 the family came to Poweshiek county, locating where Brooklyn now stands. At that time the State road was laid out, but had not been traveled to any extent. The Manatts were among the first settlers of the county, and had many of the difficulties to contend with which are incident to the settlement of a new country. The deep snows that prevailed in those days made it an arduous task to obtain the necessaries of life, they having to be drawn long distances. The subject of this notice owned the land upon which the town proper of Brooklyn stands, and erected a number of fine business houses and residences. Mr. Manatt is the third oldest settler in the town He has been twice married; first, to Mary Ann Carpenter, October 4, 1845. By this union he has two children: Wesley, Sarah Massey (now Mrs. Shortley). Mrs. Manatt died November 9, 1854. Was married the second time October 1, 1863, to Miss Roxann Shrimplin. By the latter union they have three children: Lolla, Nellie and Tresa.
MANATT, THOMAS-Of the firm of Manatt & Drake Bros., dealers in shelf and heavy hardware, Brooklyn. Was born in Holmes county, Ohio, July 10, 1830, was there raised and educated; came to Iowa with his parents in 1847, the family locating in Washington county, where they resided until 1849, when they removed to Poweshiek county. Being among the first settlers of Bear Creek township, they experienced many of the trials incident to frontier life. The subject of this sketch, in company with his brother William, got out the logs and drew them for the first house in Brooklyn; the building has been reconstructed and still stands on the corner of Broad- way and Des Moines Streets. Mr. Manatt is a large real estate owner, and during his long sojourn in Bear Creek township, has made a specialty of farming; in 1877 he embarked in the hardware business in company with Drake Brothers; his son, R. F. Manatt, an enterprising young business man, takes care of this branch of trade. He was married in 1855, to Miss Clar- rissa Winchester, of Iowa, formerly of New York; by this union they had seven children, six of whom are living: Robert Francis, Sarah C., Ida A., Effie G., Thomas Dellison (deceased), Laura O. and Bertie P.
MARTIN, IRA T .- Of the firm of McFarland & Martin, Brooklyn. Was born in Racine, Wisconsin, April 18, 1848, was there raised and par- tially educated; came to Iowa in 1861, locating in Linn county. Attended the Western College, at Western, Iowa, the seasons of 1862 and '63. In September, 1863, he tendered his services to the Union cause, enlisting in
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company B, Ninth Iowa; participated in many of the leading battles. among which were, Grand Prairie, Searcy, Arkansas and others; was wounded at Searcy; was honorably discharged in April, 1866. He was. married July 2, 1876, to Miss Jennie M. Ray, of Malcom, Iowa. By this. union they have one son, Herbert S. Mr. Martin has practiced his profes- sion in Brooklyn since 1871.
MILLAR, W. G .- Dentist, Brooklyn. Was born near Kingston, Onta- rio, May 10, 1841, was raised to manhood and educated in his native coun- try. His father (Harvey Millar) was a lumber dealer. The Millars were of English lineage. In 1863 the family moved to Michigan, residing there one year, after which they came to Poweshiek county, locating in Bear Creek township, where they engaged in agricultural pursuits and still re- side. The subject of this sketch resided in Cedar Falls, Iowa, in 1873 and returned to Brooklyn in 1874, where he has since resided. He learned his profession in Brooklyn, and is well and popularly known throughout this section as one of the leading dentists, commanding a large and lucrative practice. He was married August 25, 1867, to Miss Emily M. Flagler, of Michigan, formerly of New York; by this union they have one child, Jen- nie May. Mr. Millar and family are closely identified with the M. E. Church.
MOUSLEY, J. E .- Foreman in the C., R. I. & P. R. R. round-house, Brooklyn. Was born in the State of New York, November 5, 1835. His- father (John Mousley) was a lumber and coal dealer in that State; the family are of English lineage. In 1855 Mr. Mousley conceived the idea that the West offered superior inducements for enterprising young men, so that year he came to Davenport and engaged with the C., R. I. & P. R. R., at that time the Mississippi and Missouri Railroad, in the employ of which company he has been since that time. He was married December 27, 1859, to Miss Jane E. Bush, of Pennsylvania; they have a family of four boys: Frank, William, Eddie and George. In 1864 he tendered his services to his country, enlisting in the capacity of an engineer, was en- gaged during his stay in the service on the Memphis and Charleston Rail- road transferring troops, and was honorably discharged the same year of his enlistment on account of sickness contracted while discharging his duty. Mr. Mousley is a Mason and a member of the A. O. U. W. He is one of the pioneers on the C. R. I. & P .; commencing as fireman, he has, by in- dustry and attention to business, placed himself among its most worthy and trusted employes.
N EBEL, MICHAEL-Boot and shoemaker, Brooklyn. Was born in Bavaria, August 12, 1827, where he was raised, educated and learned
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his trade. His father (Michael, Sr.) was a farmer in that country. Our subject came to America in 1852, locating for a time in New York, and then went to Cleveland, Ohio, residing there one year, when he moved to Wayne county, that State. In January, 1859, he came to Poweshiek county and located at Montezuma, engaging in the boot and shoe trade, which he conducted a number of years successfully. In 1870 he came to Brooklyn, where he has since resided, and is the oldest resident boot and shoemaker in the town. Mr. N. is a Mason, also, an Odd Fellow.
NEFF, SILAS C .- Tinner, Brooklyn. Was born in Rogersville, Tus- carawas county, Ohio, November 23, 1839, where he was raised and edu- cated. His father (Frederick) was a shoemaker. The Neffs were of Swiss lineage. The subject of this sketch came to Brooklyn in 1857, at that time a small village, and has since resided here with the exception of the time he spent in the army. He enlisted in August, 1862, in company D, Fifty- second Ohio volunteer infantry; participated in the engagement of Chica- maugua, and many other notable battles of the rebellion; was honorably discharged in June, 1865. He was married in June, 1866, to Miss Emma J. Bross, of Poweshiek county. By this union they have six children: Grace, Ralph, Noel, Leslie, Cora and Edith. Mr. Neff is one of Brooklyn's early settlers, and has seen most of its growth. He manufactured the first tinware in the town, using a cooking stove as a heater. He is closely iden- tified with the Baptist Church, and has been its clerk for the past three years; is a member of the Brooklyn Veteran Union, also, an Odd Fellow.
NELK, C .- Dealer in groceries and provisions, Brooklyn. Was born in Hessen, Germany, August 30, 1839, where he was raised and educated; came to America in 1859 and located at Oquwaka, Illinois, where he re- sided thirteen years, with the exception of time he spent in the army; he then came to Brooklyn, where he has since resided. In 1862 he enlisted in company G, Eighty-fourth Illinois infantry; participated in many of the notable events of the war, among which are: Chattanooga, Perryville and others; he was honorably discharged June 27, 1865. Mr. N. has been twice married, his first wife being Miss Caroline Willhelm, of Germany, whom he married in 1866, and by whom he had three children: Charles, Julius and Annie. His first wife died in 1874. His second wife was Miss Huldah Cunningham, of this county, formerly of Illinois, whom he mar- ried in 1875, and by whom he has three children: Carrie, Willie and Lewis. Mr. N. is an Odd Fellow, also, a member of the Brooklyn Veteran Union. He keeps a choice line of staple and fancy groceries.
DELL, ELZIE B .-- Of the firm of Olcott & Odell, dealers in groceries and provisions, Brooklyn. This enterprising young business man
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was born in Hartland, Huron county, Ohio, July 11, 1858; came West with his father (Charles) at the age of ten years. The family located in Brook- lyn, where they have since resided. Our subject was raised and educated in Brooklyn, and is well and popularly known. In 1875 he turned his at- tention to railroading, which work he pursued for about two years, after which he clerked in several of the mercantile houses of the town; was in the employ of H. K. Graham for two years. In the spring of 1880, in company with Mr. Olcott, he engaged in the grocery business. He is a young man of sterling business qualifications, and is destined to be among Brooklyn's prominent and successful merchants.
ODELL, CHARLES W .- Brooklyn. Was born in Wayne county, New York, February 11, 1828; moved to Ohio with his parents when five years old, where he was raised, educated and resided until 1863, when he moved to Indiana, where he resided seven years, and then came to Iowa. He was married March 1, 1849, to Miss Liza Lathrop, of Ohio. They have three children: A. C., E. V. and Desoline (now Mrs. Olcott). Mr. Odell has retired from active business.
OLCOTT, B. F .- Of the firm of Olcott & Odell, groceries and provisions. The subject of this sketch was born in Huron county, Ohio, February 28, 1845; was there raised and educated. His father, Ben Olcott, was an agri- culturist in that county. The Ollcotts are of English lineage. In 1864 Mr. Olcott, with that spirit of patriotism which is characteristic of his na- tive State, tendered his services to his country, enlisting in company I, Tenth Michigan volunteer infantry, participating in many of the notable events of the war, among which were Goldsboro, Buzzard's Roost, Black River, Bentonville and others; was with General Sherman in his famous march to the sea. His regiment marched from Raleigh, N. C., to Richmond, on a wager of $2000, preparatory to attend the grand review at Washington, D. C .; they accomplished the feat in the stipulated time, five days, and se- cured the prize. He was honorably discharged at the close of the rebellion, in July, 1865, at Louisville, Kentucky. He returned to his home in Ohio where he resided until 1868, when he came to Brooklyn. Was married February 18, 1868, to Miss Desoline Odell, of Huron county, Ohio; by this union they have three children: Louanna, Ben Wade, Liza Bell. After a resi- dence in Brooklyn of eight years he returned to Ohio where he engaged in agricultural pursuits for three years, after which he returned to Brooklyn, and in the spring of 1880 embarked in the grocery and provision trade in company with Mr. Odell.
OWEN, L. J .- Brooklyn. Was born in Sullivan county, New York, Octo -- ber 3, 1834; was there raised until he attained the age of fourteen years. The
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Owens are of English and Irish lineage. From 1848 to 1864 L. J. resided in Wayne and Luzerne counties, Pennsylvania, engaged in various pursuits such as farming, saw-mill work and engineering. In June, 1864, he en- listed in company E, One hundred and Seventh Pennsylvania volunteer in- fantry, participating in many interesting skirmishes of the late war, he was honorably discharged July 13, 1865, and returned to his home. In 1866 he came to Iowa locating in Poweshiek county; he resided for a number of years in Warren township, following the position of engineer in a saw-mill; came to Brooklyn in 1872 where he has since been a resident. He was mar- ried October 10, 1858, to Miss Mary L. Parker of New York; by this union they have five children: Alonza Eugene, William Walter, Clarence Ever- ton, Phœbe Ivarena, Elmer Jackson. Mr. Owen is a member of the A. O. U. W., and the Brooklyn Veteran Union. He has been the trusty engin- eer in the steam flour mill for several years.
P ARKER, J. M .- Harness and saddlery. Was born in Plessis, Jefferson county, New York, November 6, 1847, was there raised and educated and learned his trade. In 1868 he came West, locating at Colfax, Iowa, where he remained fifteen months, resided for a time in Nebraska; came to Brooklyn in 1874 where he has since resided. He was married January 7, 1873, to Miss A. L. Diamond of Kansas, formerly of Michigan. By this union they have had two children: Castella and Braton (deceased). Mr. Parker is a member of the I. O. O. F. Himself and family are identified with the Presbyterian Church. He keeps a fine line of light and heavy harness and is a first-class workman.
PARNHAM, GEORGE-Farmer, section 4, P. O. Brooklyn. Was born in Linconshire, England, June 26, 1825, and was there educated and raised to manhood. His occupation has been that of a farmer since his early life. He was there married on the twentieth day of May, 1850, to Miss Mellincent Padery of that county. In 1852 he came to the United States and settled in Piketown, Ohio, where he remained about one year, when he moved to Whiteside county, Illinois, there resided until 1865 when he moved to his present location where he owns a farm of one hundred and twenty acres of cultivated land well stocked. Their family consists of five children: Eliza (now Mrs. M. C. Sheets of this county), John Henry (who is married and lives in this county), Walter Scott (who resides with him), Charles Robert and Mary Jane; they have lost four, two in childhood and George, and Phebe (then the wife of H. Harper.)
PHILLIPS, CAPT. GEORGE-Postmaster, Brooklyn. Was born August 13, 1835, in Marseilles, Onondago county, New York. Was there raised and educated. His father, George Phillips, followed the pursuits of agri-
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culture in that county. In 1855 the subject of this sketch came west locat- ing Onarga, Iroquois county, Illinois, where he resided three years engaged in contracting and building. 1n 1858 he left in Onarga, and spent about two years traveling through western country, locating where he now resides in 1860. Mr. Phillips enlisted August 13, 1862, in company H, Twenty-eighth Iowa infantry, and was appointed first lieutenant of the company. They were mustered in October 10, 1862, and were at once transported to Helena, Arkansas, and marched from there to Oakland, Mississippi, under the com- mand of Gen. Hovey, to re-inforce Grant. The first engagements they participated in were Port Gibson, May 1, 1863, and Edward's Station, May 13. After which came the battle of Champion's Hill, May 16. The details of this engagement are too familiar to the people to repeat. Of the Twenty- eighth Iowa, Gen. Hovey in the official report of this action, says: "Not yet more than six months in the service, and yet no troops ever showed more bravery or fought with more valor; of them and their commanders Iowa may well be proud." At the siege of Vicksburg, they occupied a posi- tion in the center of the left wing of Grant's army. They were under General Banks during the Louisiana campaign, and the famous Red River expedi- tion. At Alexandria, Louisiana, a bullet passed through his clothing, but did no further damage. Immediately after the fall of Vicksburg, Lieut. Phillips was promoted to captain, for meritorious services. Among the leading engagements that Capt. Phillips participated in besides those already mentioned were Cane River, Middle Bayou, Mansura, Yellow Bayou, Win- chester, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, and various others. He was mustered out November 12, 1863. Returned to his home in Brooklyn, and embarked in the general merchandise trade in company with O. F. Dorrance, under the style of Phillips & Dorrance, in which he continued for eight years. He was appointed postmaster, August 25, 1873. Is a member of the Masonic Fraternity, and 'superintendent of the Brooklyn Veteran Union. Was married January 1, 1867, to Miss Nancy E. Carson, of Iowa City. By this union they have five children: Lela, Albert Burton, Effa, Prescott (deceased), and Dilla.
PHILLIPS, EDWARD-Contractor and builder. Was born in Som- mersetshire, England, January 22, 1832. Came to America with his par- ents in 1835. His father, George Phillip, Sr., locating in Marseilles, Onon- dago county, New York, where Edward was raised, educated and learned the trade he now pursues. He came to Iowa in 1863, locating in Tama county, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits and remained three years, after which he came to Brooklyn and resided two years, when he re- turned to Tama county and remained five years. In 1873 he again returned
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to Brooklyn, where he has since resided, engaged in contracting and building, being numbered among the leading builders of the county. He was married, December 17, 1854, to Miss Louisa Beach. By this union they have three children, Charles Agustus, John Edward, Cornelia Avery. Mr. Phillips is a Master Mason.
POWERS, R. U .- Sign, carriage and ornamental painter. Born in Bea- ver county, Pennsylvania. Was there raised until he attained the age of six years, when his father, George Powers, came West with his family, among whom was our subject, locating in Bear Creek township, engaged in agricultural pursuits. R. U. was raised, educated and learned the trade he now pursues in Brooklyn. He first worked and got an insight of the busi- ness with W. S Anderson. Mr. Powers is a close observer and artistic stu- dent. His carriage and ornamental painting will compare favorably with any of the metropolitan work. He has turned his attention to landscape painting, and his success in this line has been very encouraging. He is a member of the M. E. Church, and secretary of the Brooklyn Reform Club.
PRICE, W. H .- Carpenter, and builder. Was born in Baltimore county, Maryland, May 24, 1839. Was there raised until he attained the age of twelve years. Came to Iowa with his parents in 1851. His father, J. K., locating at Davenport, where his family resided four years. After which W. H. came to Brooklyn, where he has since resided. Mr. Price tendered his services to his country in 1861, enlisting September 14, in company E, Fourth Iowa cavalry, participating in many of the notable events of the war, among which were Vicksburg, Helena and others. Was honorably dis- charged, August 27, 1865. He was married May 24, 1866, to Miss E. C. Thomas, of Brooklyn. By this union they have five children: A. A., Charlie C., Harry W., Blanche B. and Sadie M. Mr. Price is a member of of the A. F. and A. M, also the I. O. O. F., and the B. V. U. He is one of the pioneer mechanics of Brooklyn.
PROSSER, A .- Brooklyn. Was born February 20, 1818, in Yates county, New York; was there raised until he attained the age of fourteen years. His father, Abraham Prosser, was a farmer in that county. The Prossers are of English lineage and were among the first settlers of Wy- oming county, New York. The subject of our sketch located in Huron county, Ohio, in 1831, and resided there for thirty-three years, being one of the pioneers of that county. In 1864 he came to Brooklyn and engaged in farming and stock-raising, making a specialty of sheep and blooded horses. For some years he has been living retired, being advanced in years. He is now enjoying the fruits of his early exertions. He has a number of fine residences in South Brooklyn. Mr. Prosser was married, November
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14, 1835, to Miss Mary Ann Arnert, of New Jersey. From this union they have had nine children, five of whom are living: Martha Jane, Mary Arabelle, Lavina Bernice (deceased), Phebe Elizabeth (deceased), Catharine Amelia (deceased), Julia (deceased), Georgia Alice, William Stewart, Isaac Wesley. Himself and family are identified with the M. E. Church.
R URN, C. E .- Physician, Brooklyn. The subject of this sketch was born in Highland county, Ohio, July 7, 1835. His father, M. C. Rayburn, was an agriculturist in that State. The Rayburns were of Scotch-Irish ancestry. C. E. received the benefits of the common schools of his native county and assisted on the farm until he attained the age of nineteen. In 1854 he conceived the idea that Iowa offered superior induce- ments to enterprising young men, and that year he came to Poweshiek county, locating at Montezuma, where he adopted the profession of school- teaching, attending select schools during vacations. In 1857 he com- menced the study of medicine in the office of Drs. Vest & Watts, of Mon- tezuma, and remained with them until 1860, then commenced taking & course of lectures in the medical department of the Iowa State University, at that time located at Keokuk, graduating in 1864. During the inter- missions between lectures he was practicing his profession at Lynnville, Jasper county. In September, 1864, he enlisted as assistant surgeon in the Sixtieth United States colored regiment, receiving his commission from Abraham Lincoln. He joined the regiment at Helena, Arkansas; was promoted three months later to post-surgeon of Helena Post, which posi- tion he retained until the spring of 1865, when he was transferred to Little Rock, Arkansas, and placed in charge of the Third Iowa battery's ambu- lance corps, where he remained until the autumn of 1865, when he was honorably discharged. After his return he embarked in the drug trade in Brooklyn in connection with practicing his profession, which he operated for a time, but of late years has devoted his entire attention to his profes- sion. He has been for a number of years one of the surgeons for the C., R. I. & P. R. R., and examining physician for the A. O. U. W., of which order he is a member; is also a Master Mason. Dr. Rayburn is among the early settlers of Poweshiek county and is well and popularly known.
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