The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa : containing a history of the County, its cities, towns, &c.,., Part 92

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Publication date: 1880
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BODUM, L. G .- Hardware merchant, Malcom. Was born in Holstein Germany, in 1846, and there was raised. He received a mercantile

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education and in the year 1869 came to America and settled in Davenport and followed the occupation of railroading until 1871, when he came to Poweshiek county and settled in Brooklyn. There he resided until 1873, when he came to Malcom and engaged in the restaurant business and fol- lowed that until 1877, when he engaged in the hardware business and is now enjoying a fine trade. He was married, in 1871, to Miss Mary Link, of Brooklyn. Their family consists of three children: Mary, John and Caroline. Mr. B. has served as a member of the city council. He takes an active part in the educational interests of the community.

BODINE, F. E .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 8, P. O. Grinnell. Born in Seneca county, New York, in 1823, and was there educated and raised. He has followed the pursuits of agriculture from youth. Was married, in 1858, to Miss A. M. Simpson. They have one child from this union, Frank. Mrs. Bodine died in 1861 and he was again married, in 1863, to Miss M. Sheley, of the same county. From this union he has two sons living: George G. and Henry. His second wife died January 15, 1879. He moved to Iowa in 1866 and settled in Davenport, where he re- sided about six months, then moved to his present location, where he owns a valuable farm of 160 acres, all under cultivation. He is now quite exten- sively engaged in the breeding of fine stock, is a man who is closely identi- fied with the growth and prosperity of the county and takes a warm interest in the educational interests of his township.

BRADBROOK, PETER-Malcom. Born in Cayuga county, New York, in 1832. Moved to Huron, Ohio, with his parents when about two years old, where he resided until manhood and then learned the trade of general machinist and blacksmithing. In 1854 he moved to Michigan City, Indiana, and remained about one year, when he removed to Tama City, Iowa, where he remained until 1869. In that year he again moved to his present location. Upon his arrival at Malcom he at once erected a large establishment for the purpose of carrying on wagon-making and general blacksmithing, in which line he has built up a large and profitable busi- ness. Mr. Bradbrook is a self-made man; beginning life a poor boy he gradually, with marked industry, kept gaining on the goddess of fortune. He is in possession of a fine farm in Tama county, besides having his fac- tory in Malcom and a large and commodious residence. Is a Mason and Odd Fellow and has filled the office of councilman for a number of years. ADY, THOMAS .- Postmaster, Malcom. Was born in Genesee county, C New York, in 1830, and there grew to manhood on a farm. In 1855 he removed to Genesee, Illinois, where he continued farming and resided there until the year 1868, at which time he came to Poweshiek county. First

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settled in Madison township and remained two years, when he came to Malcom. In 1872 he was appointed Deputy Sheriff and held the office four years, and in 1876 received the appointment of postmaster. He was elected a member of the city council in 1880. In the year 1861 Miss Julia M. North, of Genesee, New York, became his wife. They have three children: Allison B., Myra A. and Fannie L. Lost one, aged seven years. Mr. and Mrs. Cady are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. C. is a prom- inent member of the Lilly Lodge and has held the office of senior warden. Was also a charter member of the same.

CARDELL, L. E .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 25, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Brookfield, Vermont, July 4, 1835, and when about fifteen years of age moved to Winnebago county, Illinois, where he resided until 1854. He received a liberal education in his youth. His occupation was that of a fariner until 1854, when he moved to the gold fields of California, where he was engaged in mining about three years, when he returned to this county and made his home with his parents, who came here a few years previous. He purchased a farm of 120 acres, then spent one year in Kan- sas, then returned to this county, and was married in 1860, to Miss Emma L. Chapman, a daughter of the Reverend A. D. Chapman, of this county. They have two children living: Florence E. and Robert C. They lost three in childhood. He was elected member of the Legislature during the Fourteenth General Assembly. Was the first postmaster in Malcom; also the first justice of the peace. Was frequently appointed delegate to State and county conventions. Himself and wife are active members of the Presbyterian Church.

D AVIS, N. E .- Druggist, Malcom. Is a native of Venango county, Pennsylvania, born February 21, 1846, and there received his edu- cation. In 1861 he enlisted in company I, One Hundred and Third Penn- sylvania, and participated in the battles of Yorktown, Virginia, Wil- liamsburg and Fair Oaks, where he was slightly wounded. Was taken prisoner at Plymouth, North Carolina, and sent to Andersonville, where he was kept one year and then sent to parol camp at Annapolis, Maryland. Was mustered out in 1865 and then returned to his native place, remaining until 1876, when he came to this county, settling in Malcom, and engaged in his present business. On the 18th day of December, 1868, he was united in marriage with Miss Ella Pander, of Beaver county, Pennsyl- vania. They have a family of three children living: Maud, John C. and Frank. Mr. Davis is a member of the I. (). O. F.

DAVIS, F. D .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 14, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Venango county, Pennsylvania, in 1853; moved with his par-

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ents when very young to Wurtemburg, same State, where he was raised. He received a mercantile education, and was engaged in the mercantile business until 1877, when he came to this county and settled in Malcom. In 1878 he moved to his present location. Mr. D. was married, March 22, 1876, to Mrs. Kate Schaffer, of Butler county, Pennsylvania. They have one child living, Edith Laura. Lost one, an infant. He began business for himself on very limited means, and he now owns a farm of 120 acres of cultivated land, with four acres of timber. His farm is well stocked.

DELAHOYDE, CHAS. J -Merchant, Malcom. Was born in the city of Dublin, Ireland, March 10, 1839, and came with his parents to America when about six years old. The family first located in Boston, where they resided about nine years, then moved to New York, residing one year, then to Iowa, locating in this county on what is now section 10 of Malcom township. Their early life here was fraught with many privations and hardships. Our subject followed farming and various other pursuits until 1868, when he engaged in the mercantile business. Commencing business with no capital save his previous earnings, his success has been marked in- deed. Previous to opening a store he followed well digging, in which he was quite proficient. He now carries a large stock of dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, as well as a full line of staple and fancy groceries. He also owns some of the most valuable real estate in the town, and is con- sidered among the prosperous men of the county. Mr. D. has been twice married, his first wife being Miss Eliza Yeple, of Bloomingdale, Illinois, by whom he had four children: Thomas A., Samuel E., Charles E. and Carrie E. His first wife died. His second wife was Miss Harriet S. Barnhouse, of Washington, Ohio, by whom he has one child living, Fred. Mr. D. enlisted in company F, Tenth Iowa infantry, in the spring of 1862, and was in the battles of Raymond, Jackson, Champion's Hill and the Siege of Vicksburg-at the downfall of which he distinguished himself as a brave and true soldier, receiving letters of credit for the same. He was wounded in the leg at the battle of Champion's Hill, and also received an accidental wound in the foot while in camp at Bridgeport, Alabama. He was honorably discharged August 23, 1865.

DOUGLASS, JOHN-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 23, P. O. Mal- com. Was born in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, July 15, 1836, and came with his parents to America when about twelve years of age. The family first located in Peacham, Vermont, where our subject was educated and lived until eighteen years of age, when the family removed to Neponset, Illinois. In the spring of 1861 he enlisted in company B, Nineteenth Illi- nois infantry, serving until July, 1864, when he was honorably discharged.

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He re-enlisted in company K, Forty-second Illinois, serving until Novem- ber, 1865. He participated in the battles of Perryville, Nashville, Chica- mauga, Missionary Ridge, Franklin, Resaca and others; was on Sher- man's campaign to Atlanta; received a slight wound at Franklin, Ten- nessee; was promoted to the signal corps for his many brave acts; was captured by Gen. Forest, but paroled in a few days thereafter; and was mustered out in November, 1865. Mr. D. was married, in 1867, to Miss Sarah E. Shurrer, of Stark county, Illinois, by whom he has four children: Andrew, William, Charles and Edna. He came to this county in 1968, and now owns a farm of 320 acres, all under cultivation, and is extensively engaged in the stock business.

DUFFUS, JAMES-Proprietor of the Central House, Malcom. Was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, November 24, 1816, where he was raised and educated, and followed farming. In 1854 he came to Iowa and located in Union township, this county. He was among its first settlers, and en- dured the usual hardships attending the settlement of a new country. He purchased 320 acres of wild land and began the arduous task of making a home. The appearance of his farm now proves that his labor has not been expended in vain. Himself and son are also conducting a large livery stable, as well as a first-class hotel, which is a fine three story building with stone basement, the appointments of which will compare favorably with any in the county. Mr. D. was married, in 1835, to Miss Ann Auchrue, of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, by whom he has seven children: Margaret (born September 18, 1836; now Mrs. M. Dailey), Jane (born August 12, 1838; now widow of J. Pew), Elizabeth (born August 18, 1840; now Mrs. A. Hardin), James H. (born May 24, 1846), Alex. (born September 5, 1848), Mary Ann (born September 28, 1850; now Mrs. B. James) and Isabella (born August 15, 1852; now Mrs. M. Green). Mr. D. and wife are mem- bers of the Presbyterian Church.

DUFFUS, JAMES H .- Editor of the Malcom Gazette. Is a son of James Duffus, and was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, May 24, 1846, and in 1855 came to America with his parents. He was raised and edu- cated in this county, and, in 1864, being but eighteen years of age, en- listed in company B, Forty-sixth Iowa volunteer infantry, and served on detached duty most of the time. September 23, 1864, he was hon- orably discharged and immediately returned home. He then entered the Iowa College located at Grinnell. One year later he engaged in teaching school and followed this occupation a few years, then came to Malcom and engaged in the harness business for a short time; was in the drug business for five years and also carried on a restaurant; was next

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engaged in the hardware and machinery trade, in which he was successful, until 1877, when his buildings and stock of goods were destroyed by fire. The building was replaced by a brick structure of larger dimensions. He was married, in 1870, to Miss M. E. Cerrall, of this county, by whom he has two children: Arbetta L. and Harry C. Mr. D. has done much for the development of the town in which he resides, and is closely identified with its growth and prosperity.

IELDS, A. T .- Merchant, Malcom. Was born in Washington county, F

Pennsylvania, in 1841, and in 1858 came to Iowa, locating in Iowa county, where he engaged in farming. In July, 1861, he enlisted in com- pany G, Seventh Iowa volunteer infantry, and served till the close of the war. He was in the battles of Belmont, Forts Henry and Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Iuka and others; was wounded several times, quite seriously at Jonesboro, Georgia; was sent to the field hospital, and afterward removed to Atlanta, where he remained about twenty days, was then granted a fur- lough, and after reporting at Davenport, this State, was detailed as clerk of the hospital, remaining in that position through the service. For two years he was unable to engage in active business but employed his time in fitting himself for the mercantile business, in which he engaged in 1867. In 1868 he married Miss Emily Meacham, of Solon, this State, by whom he has three children: Gracie M., Hattie L. and Nellie M. In 1880 Mr. F. came to Malcom and opened a large stock of dry goods, clothing and general merchandise. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church.

ORDIN, S. E .- Harness-maker, Malcom. Was born in Clark county,

Ohio, in 1856, and came with his parents to this county when about three years of age, and settled in Montezuma. He was educated in the county, and when quite young he learned his present trade. He opened a shop at Searsboro in 1875, and continued in business there until 1879, when he came to Malcom and opened his present place of business. During the short period of his residence here he has built up a large and lucurative business. He keeps a well selected stock in his line. Was married in 1876 to Miss Minnie J. Starling, of Searsboro. They have one child, Nel- lie. He was elected marshal of Searsboro in 1878, and served one year.

H ANNON, R. F .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 28, P. O. Malcom. Born in Trumbull county, Ohio, September 19, 1826, and was there raised and educated. He apprenticed himself when about eighteen years of age to a wagon and carriage manufacturer, and followed that business for an occupation for about twenty-five years. Moved to Beaver county, Penn- sylvania, in 1846, and resided there about six years, when he came to Pow- eshiek county and settled in Brooklyn, and there followed his trade about

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six years, when he moved to Grinnell and resided there six years. He then moved to Malcom township and settled in his present location, and com- menced the pursuits of agriculture. He now owns 160 acres of land, all under cultivation, with good comfortable buildings. His farm is well stocked. He has a fine orchard. His home is surrounded with a grove of ornamental shade trees. He was married in 1847, to Miss Catharine Cook of Trumbull county, Ohio. There family consists of eight children, living: Jane Eliza (now Mrs. A. I. Decker of this county), Jerry T., Ida (now Mrs. D. S. Beardsley, of Grinnell), Cordelia, Kate, James, Charles and Blanche. They have lost one, an infant.

HARVEY, CALEB-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 16, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Danville, Vermont, October 25, 1816, and was there educated and raised. His father was engaged in the woolen manufacturing business, which business the subject of this sketch followed until 1852, when he then spent a few years in traveling, but followed various pursuits in the mean- time. In 1849 he was married to Miss Mary F. Pratt of Lamoille county, Vermont. They have a family of two children: Lizzie (now Mrs. Frank Herbert of Mitchell county, Kansas) and Clark E. In 1859 he removed to this county and settled in his present location. The country then was a wild prairie, there being but very few settlers in the township, but being a man not easily discouraged he set about making a home. He now enjoys the possession of a farm of eighty acres of land, all in a good state of culti- vation, and well stocked. He has taken a warm interest in the welfare of the schools of his neighborhood; is closely identified with the growth and prosperity of the county.

HATCHER, J. F .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 15, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Belmont county, Ohio, in 1842, and was there educated and raised. He devoted most of his time to acquiring an education until he became of age. Was married to the daughter of Mr. Isaac Hoge of Morris, Illinois. He came to this county in the spring of 1864 and spent about one year in looking over the country. Then returned to the east and again came to this county, after a short visit among friends at home. He now owns three farms, about 500 acres in all, well stocked. His improve- ments are first-class in every particular. His family consists of two sons: Isaac F. and Charles E. He was deprived of his wife by death on the twenty- eighth day of January, 1878, and her loss is severely felt by all who knew her.

HICKS, C. R. - Malcom. Was born in Greenwood, New York, November 13, 1838. Moved with his parents at an early age to Marshall county, Illinois. Lived for a number of years in Bureau and Henry coun-

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ties. Came to Poweshiek county in 1871, locating in Jackson township, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits with a considerable degree of success until 1879, when he embarked in the liquor trade at Montezuma, and operated the same until August, 1880, when he moved to Malcom. He- was married, June 17, 1863, to Miss Didanna S. Odell, of Bureau county, Illinois. By this union they have three children: Charlie, Louana, Ed- mond. Mr. Hicks is a member of lodge 74 of the I. O. O. F. of Monte- zuma.

HILLIKER, H. V .- Telegraph operator, Malcom. Was born in Dav. enport, Iowa, October 19, 1856, and was there educated and learned the profession which he now follows. He came to Malcom March 13, 1873, and took his position as operator, which he has held since. He was mar- ried, January 23, 1878, to Miss Marcia Hatch, of Fort Atkinson, Wiscon- sin. He has held many places of trust among the citizens of Malcom. Was elected to the office of city recorder, which office he still holds with satisfaction to his friends and the public. He is closely identified with the growth and prosperity of Malcom. He is among the charter members of the Knights of Honor and is the present reporter of the same. He is engaged in the machinery business in company with Mr. W. J. Johnson. They have built up a large profitable business in that line.

HUBBERT & VERNON-Lumber and grain dealers, Malcom. This firm is composed of F. P. Hubbert and W. A. Vernon, and is one of the best known firms to do business with on the entire line of the C., R. I. & P. R. R. These gentleman are both highly respected citizens of the commu- nity. Mr. Vernon was the first mayor elected in the city and Mr. Hub. bert is the present incumbent of that office. W. A. Vernon is one of the early settlers of the village, having engaged in hotel keeping on the west side of Main Street in a very early day and was afterward engaged in the same business in which he is now engaged with J. B. Buttles, of Iowa City, as a partner, after which he sold out and removed to Richmond, Vir- ginia, and engaged for a time in the practice of medicine, but owing to his strong Northern sentiments he was not congenial society for the Rich- mond element and chose to return to Iowa. Mr. Vernon was born in the State of Ohio, where he was brought up and educated and where he con- tinued to live until the breaking out of the Rebellion, in 1861, when he entered the army, enlisting in the Seventh-eighth Ohio volunteer infantry, in which he served for three years and was engaged in some of the most severely fought battles of the war, among which were Fort Donelson, Shi- loh, Siege of Corinth, march on Holly Springs, Mississippi, and many others, besides the ever memorable campaign of Sherman in Georgia and

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the march to the sea. Mr. Hubbert is a German by birth and education, is a fine accountant and business man, and is regarded by his neighbors as one of the best men in the county. He was formerly engaged in the mer- cantile business in Wilton Junction, Iowa, where he had secured for him- self and family a comfortable home and a nice business, as well as many friends. But like many others, he was unfortunate, and at the time of the great fire in that city lost heavily. Mr. Hubbert is a member of the M. E. Church and is regarded as a true Christian man. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity, having often been called to officiate in important official positions.

HUMPHREY, J. H .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 34, P. O. Mal- com. Born in Parke county, Indiana, April 10, 1830. Moved with his parents to Scott county, Iowa, in 1839, where he was educated and raised. In 1855 he married Miss Mary A. Thystle, of Virginia. He came to this county in 1867 and settled where he now resides. Owns a fine farm of eighty acres of good land, well stocked. Although not an official aspirant, Mr. Humphrey has been elected to the office of school treasurer three terms and held the office of assessor for two years, to the entire satisfaction of the public. Is closely identified with the Presbyterian Church, of which denomination he is an ardent worshiper, a liberal contributor and & zealous worker.

JOHNSON, W. J .- Railroad agent, Malcom. Born in Baltimore, Mary,

land, March 15, 1840, and was there raised until about nine years of age, when, with his parents, he moved to Wheeling, Virginia, and resided there until 1857. His occupation was that of a mercantile clerk until his seventeenth year, when he learned the trade of carpenter and house builder, which he followed until 1862, when he enlisted, August 13th of the same year, in company E, Twentieth Iowa infantry, participating in the follow- ing battles: Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Siege of Vicksburg, Siege of Fort Morgan, Alabama, Siege of Blakely. Was appointed courier on the staff of General Steele. He was often pursued but always escaped. He was honorably discharged August 3, 1865. He then went to Davenport and engaged in house building. He moved to this county July 10, 1866, and engaged in the mercantile business in Brooklyn. Resided there a short time then disposed of his business and moved to Malcom and engaged in the same business. He erected the first building in Malcom. He accepted the position of railroad agent in March, 1868, which position he still holds. He was married in August, 1862, to Miss A. E. Bentley, of Davenport, lowa. They have five children: Ella R., Clifton L., May Elizabeth, George S., Edith Estella. They have lost one. He is a prominent member of

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Masonic lodges. He was appointed township trustee, which office he has held five years, besides other city offices.

JUDD, E. P .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 36, P. O. Malcom. Born in Orange county, Vermont, June 29, 1813, and was there educated and raised until about nineteen years of age, when he moved to Genesee county, New York, and resided there about four years. Has always followed agri- cultural pursuits. He moved to Illinois in 1835, and purchased a farm and resided there until 1876, when he came to Poweshiek county and was married, in 1837, to Miss Sarah Rearick, of Buffalo. They have seven children living: Laura (now Mrs. A. Shefflet, of this county), Caroline (now Mrs. Dr. J. W. McDowell, Malcom), Emma (now Mrs. O. J. Seirle), Lenora (now Mrs. Terrebery), Minerva (now Mrs. Joseph Car- penter), Douglas E. and Mark L. They have lost one. Mr. Judd began life without any appreciable means and now owns about two thousand acres of land, all under cultivation. His buildings are among the finest in his neighborhood. His farm is well stocked.

L AYLANDER, O. J .- Teacher, Malcom. Was born in Hamlin, Ohio, in 1858; was there educated and raised. In 1875 he came to this county. Was appointed principal of the Malcom school in 1875, which position he has since held. Was also appointed deputy superintendent of schools and is the present incumbent. He is a man whose motto has always been " suaviter in modo, fortiter in re." He has closely identified himself with the educational interests of the town. Mr. Laylander is a zealous worker for the advancement of morality and religion, and well deserves the esteem in which he is held by the people.

LEGG, H. H .- Farmer, section 29, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Staf- ford, New York, July 5, 1829, where he was educated and raised on a farm. He was there married to Miss Jane Foster, of that place, on the 27th of January, 1849. He moved from there to this county in the spring of 1871, and settled in this township. He is now farming eighty acres of land and is accumulating considerable stock. Mr. Legg is a man of continued in- dustry, and is virtually the architect of his own fortune, as he commenced business for himself without any appreciable means, and now enjoys the possession of many comforts and blessings of life. He is surrounded by a family of three children: Eliza J. (now Mrs. C. K. Rich, of Genesee county, New York), Carrie L. (now; Mrs. Charles Kingdon, of Gene- see county) and Arthur A. They have lost one, a daughter, Mrs. Allie Law Blood. He is man who has always taken a firm stand in favor of tem- perance and has always been a zelous worker for the cause.

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The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa : containing a history of the County, its cities, towns, &c.,., Part 92

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