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M cCORMICK, OWEN-Mason and plasterer, Malcom. Was born in County West Meath, Ireland, August 11, 1837; was there raised. His father (Thomas McCormick) was engaged in agricultural pur- suits in that county. The subject of this sketch came to this county at the age of eleven years. After a residence of about five years in New York, he came to Illinois, residing in Galesburg and Peoria until 1861, when he tendered his services to the Union cause. Mr. McCormick was among the ninety day volunteers who went out at the first call, enlisting in company F, Fifth Missouri volunteer infantry, participating in some of the first hot skirmishes, among which were Lexington, Iron Mountain and others. He was honorably discharged at the expiration of the ninety days, and again enlisted in company C, Fifth Ohio volunteer infantry, and served eighteen months, and was again honorably discharged. He then went to St. Louis- and worked at his trade until 1865, when he came to Rock Island, Illinois, where he resided for five years, after which he came to Poweshiek county, locating at Brooklyn. Mr. McCormick is a finished workman and is well known throughout the county.
McDOWELL, J. W .- Physician, Malcom. Was born in Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, July 9, 1839, and there raised until 1854, when he moved to Wayne county, Ohio, where he lived until 1859, when he moved to Prince- ton, Illinois. He resided there until 1867, when he came to Poweshiek county. He entered the State University at Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1863, and graduated in Philadelphia, in Jefferson Medical College, in 1866. He is now a prominent member of the Iowa State Medical Society. He has also taken a course of medical lectures, in New York State during the winter of 1874 and 1875. He was married, April 18, 1867, to Miss Caroline Judd, of Princeton, Illinois, a lady of refined taste. Mr. and Mrs. McDowell are closely associated with the Presbyterian Church; he is an elder in the same. Mr. McDowell has held the office of city councilman, and is closely identi- fied with the growth and prosperity of the town in which he resides.
MARCY, F. P .- Section 23, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Cambridge, Vermont, September 4, 1824. His father was a millwright and carpenter, both of which trades he learned and also that of a machinist, which occu- pations he principally followed until he came to Iowa, in 1855, and located for a short time at Keokuk. He came to Poweshiek county, in 1874, and engaged in farming and stock-raising, which business he has followed since with a considerable degree of success. Mr. Marcy has made a specialty of breeding fine horses, and he has as fine a specimen of Clydesdale stock as there is in the county. He also breeds Short-Horn cattle. Mr. Marcy is a man possessed of more that ordinary energy; starting in life under difficult
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circumstances, he has, by industry, economy and close attention to business, become the owner of a fine farm. He was married in Mason, New Hamp- shire, in 1853, to Miss Sarah M. Felt, a lady of refined tastes. The result of this marriage was three children: William T., Freddie Herbert and Ulysses Grant. On August 29, 1879, Mr. Marcy was deprived of his wife by death. He is recognized by the public as taking an active part in the advancement of education, and is, therefore, looked upon with respect.
MEESZ, PETER-The subject of this sketch was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1846, and was there educated and raised. He followed agricul- tural pursuits principally in early life. In 1878 he came to Malcom and engaged in hotel keeping. He was burnt out in May, 1879, and removed to his present location, a few miles north of Malcom. Mr. Meesz was mar- ried, in 1868, to Miss Caroline Greenwold, of St. Louis. They have six children living: John, Josephine, Amelia, Matilda, George and Ida. They lost one, an infant. Mr. Meesz is a member of the I. O. O. F., of Malcom. He takes a great interest in giving his children an education.
MEIGS, CHURCH-Deceased. Among those who were prominently identified with the interests of this county in an early day is the one whose name heads this sketch. He was born in Lyndon, Vermont, December 14, 1804, and was there raised and educated. In 1854, having heard much of the inducements offered in Iowa, he came to this county, settling on section 11, of Malcom township. He entered a large tract of land in this and Iowa counties, but in the autumn of the same year returned to Vermont. In the spring of 1855 he moved his family here, and during their early residence experienced many hardships consequent upon the early settle- ment of a new country. But in due time all these obstacles were over- come. His marriage was on the first of October, 1834, to Miss Nancy Pad- dleford, who was born and raised in New Hampshire. They raised a family of eight children, seven of whom are now living: Patience P. (now Mrs. John Wallace (born Jannary 19, 1835), John (born January 14, 1837), Sylvanus R. (born May 17, 1839), Church (born December 22, 1841), Ben- jamin P. (born October 14, 1843), Austin P. (born April 12, 1850) and Merrill H. (born June 22, 1855). Lost one, Simeon (died June 12, 1865). Mr. Meigs was a man honored and respected by all who knew him; ever ready to help the needy, always willing to aid any good cause. He died December 29, 1865, and was followed to the grave my many friends. His home was frequently used as a place of public instruction, and also for divine service in an early day. In the death of this man the county lost one of its best citizens.
MEIGS, A. S .- Stock-raiser, section 18, P. O. Malcom. Born in Lyndon,
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Vermont, February 7, 1825, where he was educated and raised to manhood. Has followed the pursuits of agriculture since his early youth. Was there married, in 1846, to Miss Lovilla Miner, of Wheelock, Vermont. In 1863 he came to this county (in the spring) and settled in his present location, which is a very desirable one. He owns a farm of 107 acres of fertile soil, and five acres of valuable timber. Is engaged in the breeding of thorough- bred cattle, Cotswold sheep, Poland-china swine and Clydesdale horses, and has now on his farm a large and select number of the same. He is con- sidered among the successful business men of the county. Was elected president of the Poweshiek County Central Agricultural Society in 1876, and held the office until he was elected president of the Malcom District Fair in 1879, which office he still holds. He has held many township offices of home interest, and during the many years of his residence here he has won the confidence and respect of the people. His family consists of two children living: Flora L. (now Mrs. Dr. F. M. Ward, of Marshalltown) and Anson C. (who resides with him).
MURPHY, JOSEPH-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 32, P. O. Mal- com. Was born in Saint John's, New Brunswick, in 1846, and when about eight years of age, came with his parents to Bureau county, Illinois, where they resided about four years, when he came to this county. His father died in 1876, and the subject of this sketch is now superintending the estate which consists of a farm of 740 acres, about all under cultivation. His mother and sister make their home with him. He has always followed agricultural pursuits since his early youth; although he has been engaged in various other business, in connection with farming. How well he has distinguished himself as an agriculturist, stock-dealer and raiser, is well known to the citizens of the county, as he is now conducting a large and profitable business. His home is among the most comfortable in his neigh- borhood, surrounded with beautiful groves, orchards, etc. His feed yard and barns are well filled. Is an extensive stock-dealer, is a man of con- tinued industry, honest and upright in every respect, and during the many years of his residence here he has always commanded the respect of the citizens of the county. He is a warm friend of religious institutions, a zea- lous worker for the advancement of morals and education, a kind friend to the needy, always willing to lend his influence to aid the cause right.
MYERS, J. L .- Millwright, Malcom. Was born in Richland county, Ohio, in 1834, and came to Iowa in 1848, and made his first settlement in Cedar county. He learned the trade of millwright when very young and has followed it for an occupation until a few years ago, when he engaged in farming. He has built many mills throughout the State. During about
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thirty years of active business in his calling he has won the confidence and esteem of a large circle of our citizens. He superintended many beautiful and substantial mill buildings in our State. He visited this county in 1853, when there were but very few settlers within its borders. His mar- riage was among the first in the county, as he was united to Miss Isabella Burns, of this county, in 1858. He has been identified with the pioneer lodges of I. O. O. F. in this county. Is an active worker for the cause of temperance and is now a prominent member of the Reform Club. N FORTH, JOEL-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 16, P. O. Malcom.
Was born in Coalbrook, Connecticut, August 27, 1834, and was there educated and raised. He followed the pursuits of agriculture in early life; since then he has been engaged in various lines of business. He was married, September 3, 1858, to Miss Catharine Leach, of Connecticut. They raised one child. Mr. North has been very successful in life, as he began business for himself on very small means and through his habits of continued industry he now enjoys the possession of a valuable farm of 160 acres of well-cultivated land. He is also turning his attention to the ım- provement of stock and has a select number of fine cattle, horses, hogs, etc. He is no political aspirant as he devotes his entire attention to his busi- ness. He is an old settler in the county and has seen much of its growth, and his progress has been closely identified with that of the county.
NUTTING, D. W .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 33, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Rensselaer county, New York, in 1838, and was there educated and raised until 1854, when he moved with his parents to Scott county, this State. He followed agricultural pursuits and teaching school in his youth, and during his early life he also directed his attention to acquiring a mercantile education. He was married, in the spring of 1861, to Miss Ella M. Gray, of Scott county. She is a lady of refined taste. In 1870 he came to this county and settled on his present location. He began busi- ness for himself with very limited means and through his habits of industry and close attention to business he now enjoys the possession of a farm of eighty acres, all in cultivation, and a good orchard surrounds his house. Has a herd of fine Jersey cattle, to the developing of which strain he is now turning his attention, and in fact he is in possession of everything which should make farming a pleasure. He has also been engaged in the mer- cantile business since 1877. His farm is conducted under his supervision by his family, which consists of six children: Chester D., Clarence G., Cora A., Albert G., William B. and Freddie. He was elected secretary of the school board, which office he has filled satisfactorily to the public and his friends. ^During the ten years of his residence here he has gained the
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confidence and respect of all who have had business or social relations with him.
P ALMER, A. F .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 31, P. O. Malcom.
Was born in Tompkins county, New York, August 21, 1825, where he was educated and raised to manhood. Followed agricultural pursuits in early life and also the occupation of a school teacher. He came to this county in 1855 and settled in what is now Pleasant township; in 1860 moved to his present location, where he owns a valuable farm of 180 acres of land. His buildings are among the most comfortable in the township where he resides and in striking contrast with the humble. ones he erected for his first abode in the county. His farm is well stocked. He commenced with but limited means and through his habits of continued industry and close attention to business managed to surround himself with everything necessary. He was married, November 6, 1847, to Miss Sarah Jane Millman, of Tompkins county, New York. They have eight children living: Hiram M., Ellis M., Flora Estella, John H., Eva J. (now Mrs. L. P. Lewis, of Phelps county, Nebraska), Mary J., Elmira M., Wesley Alex- ander. They lost one in childhood. The lives of himself and wife are closely associated with the Methodist Church and they are numbered among its zealous workers as well as liberal contributors and supporters. His hos- pitality is worthy of special mention. He never refuses to lend a helping hand to the needy who may seek his aid.
PIMLOTT, CLARK-Deceased. Section -, P. O. Malcom. The sub- ject of this sketch was born in Medina county, Ohio, October 26, 1824; was there raised and educated and remained until the age of twenty-five years, when he came to Bureau county, Illinois, and engaged in agricul- tural pursuits, where he remained until 1875, when he came to Poweshiek county. He was married, in 1855, to Miss T. Spake, of Ohio, a lady of refined tastes and domestic habits. £ By this union they have had , four children: Emma J., Elmer J., Parker P. and Henry C. Mr. Pim- lott died suddenly September 18, 1880. His demise is mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends. His estate consists of 240 acres of choice land. It is now conducted by his sons, Parker P. and Henry C. They have, since his death, in company with their brother Elmer J. and Mr. R. T. Headley, their brother-in-law, purchased 490 acres, one-half of which is in Pleasant township and the balance in Scott township. They are num- bered among the successful and enterprising young men of the county.
PULS, L .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 4, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, September 27, 1848, where he was raised
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and educated. His father (Fred) followed various pursuits in that country. Our subject came to this country in 1866, locating at Princeton, Bureau county, Illinois, where he resided one year, and then came to this county, where he has since resided. He was married, March 4, 1876, to Miss Mina Schultz, of Malcom township, by whom he has two children: Fred and ' Josie. Mr. Puls' farm consists of 160 acres of choice land, comparatively well stocked. He came to this county with limited means, but is now considered among its solid farmers. Himself and family are members of the Lutheran Church of Malcom township.
R AYMOND, P. P .- Banker, Malcom. Was born in Washington county, July 15, 1809, and was there raised and educated. He followed farming till 1874; also, in connection with farming, was engaged in coop- ering. When twenty-five years of age he purchased a farm and began its improvement. In 1835, April 10th, he was married to Miss Sophrona Bucland, of his native county. This wife died in 1852, and the same year he was married to Miss Jane McWade, who was born in Chelsea, Vermont. They have one son living, Edgar P. Mr. Raymond is a man who is closely associated with the growth and prosperity of the county. He came here in 1855 and settled in what is now known as Old Malcom. He first erected a log house, covered with shingles which were split from logs, the finishing lumber being hauled from Muscatine. His house was subsequently con- verted into a hotel, and was known as the "Green Mountain House." He also opened a farm of 320 acres, on which he erected fine comfortable build- ings. In 1874 he moved to the town of Malcom, erected a fine residence, and engaged in the banking business. Mr. R. has filled several important township offices, and receives the confidence and respect of the citizens of the county, which, by his character and conduct, he so richly deserves.
RAYMOND, E. P .- Cashier, section 15, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Vermont, April 19, 1852, and came with his parents to this county when about three years of age, his father being among the first settlers of the county. Our subject was a pupil in the first school that was taught in this part of the county, laying the foundation of an education which he subse- quently finished at the Lowell Commercial College, Lowell, Massachusetts. In 1874 he became the cashier of the Malcom Bank, which position he still occupies; but the greater part of his time is taken up in the management of a large farm, being quite extensively engaged in stock-raising. He was married, October 20, 1875, to Miss Elizabeth Ready, by whom he has one child. Mr. R. is a gentleman in every sense, well deserving the confidence and esteem so generally given him.
REMINE, J. W .- Deputy Sheriff, Malcom. Was born in Burlington
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county, New Jersey, April 9, 1842, where he was raised and educated. In 1855 he came to Scott county, this State, in company with his mother (his father having been dead many years), where he lived about three years, and then returned to New Jersey. In 1859 he returned to Scott county; and in 1862 enlisted in company D, Twentieth Iowa volunteer infantry, partic- ipating in the battles of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and the Siege of Vicks- burg; at which last named place he was taken sick and sent to Marine Hospital. After about four months he was sufficiently recovered to assume the duties of wagon-master, to which position he was appointed and held till the close of the war. He was honorably discharged in June, 1865, and returned to Scott county, residing there until 1870, when he came to this county, locating in Sheridan township, where he purchased a farm of eighty acres, conducting the same till 1873, when he moved to Malcom. In 1874 he was elected constable, serving a few terms in that office. In 1878 he was appointed Deputy Sheriff, and has held that office ever since; was, also, elected to the city council, and is the present marshal. Mr. R. was married, in 1866, to Miss Mary L. Newhall, of Davenport, this State, by whom he has had three children, two of whom are living: Lulu J. and Lottie May. Himself and wife are members and liberal patrons of the Methodist Church. He is a prominent member of the Knights of Honor, also a member of the Reform Club, and an untiring worker in the cause of temperance.
RICE, G. E .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 36, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Brookfield, Vermont, December 10, 1843, where he was raised. In early life he was engaged in farming, but afterward entered the mercan- tile business. In August, 1864, he enlisted in company G, Tenth Vermont volunteer infantry, participating in the battles of Cedar Creek and Peters- burg; was twice wounded; and was mustered out July 6, 1865. He then moved to Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, engaging in the mercantile business till 1868, when he came to this county. Mr. R. now owns a well stocked farm of eighty acres, with comfortable buildings surrounded by a beau- tiful grove and orchard. He was married, September 10, 1865, to Miss Mary Crocker, of his native place, by whom he has seven children: Mertie Alice, Eugene Henry, Mabel Florence, Charles Herbert, Edith Emma, Er- nest J. and John W. Himself and family are associated with the Presby- terian Church, being among its zealous supporters.
S CHULTZ, C. C .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 16, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Prussia in 1821, and was there educated and raised. He apprenticed himself to learn the trade of carpenter when sixteen years of age, and served about three years. He afterward followed that occupation
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for seventeen years. Was married, in 1848, to Miss Caroline Seavart of Prussia. In 1854 he came to this country and first settled in Bureau county, Illinois, where he followed his trade about two years. He came to this county in the spring of 1858, and settled in Sheridan township. From thence to Iowa City, and then to this township where he now owns 242 acres of land, forty-two acres of which are timber. Mrs. Schultz died in 1855 leaving four children: Louis, Gustavus, Carl A. and Henry. He was again married in 1866 to Miss Mary Reberg. They are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. S. has held various offices. Has been township trustee, road supervisor, and school director. He entered in the army in his twenty-second year, and served three years.
SCHULTZ, J. J .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 3, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Promnern, Prussia, March 19, 1819. Was there raised, edu- cated, and learned the trade of cabinet making, which profession, connected with general carpenter work, he pursued for a number of years. He came to this country in 1854, locating in Illinois, where he engaged in agricul- ture and remained ten years. Came to Poweshiek county in 1864, locating where he now resides. He was married in 1837 to Miss Mary Pheal of Prussia. By this union they have five children: Charles, Fredricka, Wil- helmina, Jacob, Fredrick. Mr. Schultz owns in Poweshiek county 733 acres of land, all under cultivation, with the exception of about 150 acres. He has ten acres in Union township, 160 in Sheridan, and the balance is in Malcom. He is one of the largest real estate owners in the county, and is also one of its most enterprising agriculturalists and stock men. He is noted for the zeal he manifests for all commendable public enterprises. Himself and family are among the original members of the Lutheran Church of Malcom township, and are recognized as its liberal supporters. and patrons.
SCHULTZ, CARL A .- Farmer, section 17, P. O. Grinnell. Was born in Prussia, May 7, 1852, and came with his parents to this country in 1854. They made their first settlement in Illinois, and in 1859 he came to this county where he has been educated and raised. His occupation has been that of a farmer, in which business he has proved very successful. Was- married to Miss Betty Shutt, of Jasper county, Iowa, in 1875. They have three children living: Martin, Andie and Della. The lives of himself and wife have been closely associated with the Lutheran Church. He now owns a nice farm of eighty acres, all under a good state of cultivation. He is the son of Christian C. Schultz of this township, who is among the pio- neers of the county.
SCHULTZ, FRED .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 16, P. O. Malcom
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Was born in Prussia in 1835, and there raised. He followed the occupa- tion of a carpenter and joiner, which business he learned quite young. He came to Bureau county, Illinois, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1858, when he came to this county and now owns 400 acres of well culti- vated and stocked land. His buildings are comfortable; he has large orchards and groves, and one of the most desirable places in the township. He has been married twice, first to Miss Mary Harmon, of this county, in 1864. She died in the fall of 1868, leaving two children. Was again married, in 1869, to Miss Nettie Dausdock, of this county. They have two children from this union. Mr. Schultz is always willing to lend his influence to all commendable enterprises; is an active member of the Lutheran Church, and a zealous worker for the cause of Christianity, and a kind friend to the poor -a man who is liked by every one.
SCHMIDT, GEORGE M .- Merchant. Born in Davenport, Iowa, Sep- tember 14, 1852, where he was raised and received a mercantile education. He came to this county in 1869, and settled in Bear Creek township, where he resided about three years, then returned to Davenport and completed his education in the Bryant & Stratton Commercial College. In 1874 came again to this county and settled in Malcom, where he engaged in mercantile business. He opened a store with a large stock of general merchandise, and conducted it successfully for about six years, when he disposed of his business. He now enjoys the possession of valuable property in this county and other parts of the State. He has been honored by many important city and township offices, and was frequently appointed delegate to State, county, congressional and judicial conventions. He is also a prominent member of Masonic Lodges, having a good standing in the same. He was married October 27, 1877, to Miss Emma D. Pruyn, of Marshalltown, Iowa.
SCOVILL, S .- Capitalist, Malcom. Was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, November 27, 1815, and there was educated and raised. When about seven- teen years of age he apprenticed himself to a carriage and wagon manufac- turer, and served four years, after which he worked as a journeyman six years. He then opened a factory at Girard, Pennsylvania, which he operated for two years, and then removed to Monroe, Wisconsin, continuing the same there. After conducting the business successfully for fifteen years he re- moved to Princeton, Illinois, where he resided until 1867, when, with a . number of others, he crossed the Mississippi River and cast his lot in Pow- eshiek county, where he has since resided. During his residence here he has followed various pursuits; but has now retired on a competency, se- cured by long years of activeindustry and close attention to business. He was married, January 25, 1844, to Miss Ellen Dunn; the result of this union is
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