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five children living: George, Edwin J., Laura E. (now Mrs. A. Coffmann), and Mary (now Mrs. L. F. Pickard); two are deceased. Mr. Scovil is a prominent member of the I. O. O. F.
SHATTUCK, A. L .- County Superintendent. Was born in 1848 in Spring- ford, Oxford county, Ontario, where he was educated and raised on a farm. He devoted most of his time to acquiring an education, until he attained the age of manhood. He came to Iowa in 1870 and settled in Belle Plaine, Benton county, and engaged in school teaching soon after his settlement here, and in 1872 was appointed principal of the Montour school. He there closed a couple of seasons, and in 1877 conducted the Chilsa schools. In the spring of 1878 he was appointed commissioner to the International Exhibition at Paris, and spent that season abroad visiting nearly all Euro- pean States. He returned to this county in the autumn of the same year and took up his abode in Malcom; was engaged as deputy in County Su- perintendent's office, and in the autumn of 1879 was elected to his present office. He is a man worthy of the confidence and esteem which he com- mands from the citizens of the county. He is a prominent member of the I. O. O. F. society, and also an officer of the Knights of Honor, a warm friend to all religious institutions, a zealous worker for the advancement of education and the morals of his fellows.
SNYDER, DANIEL-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 23, P. O. Mal- com. Was born in Beaver county, Pennsylvania, in 1843. His parents. moved to Butler county, where he was educated and raised. His occupa- tion was that of a farmer during his early life. Was married, in 1861, to Miss Mary Wigton of Pennsylvania. In 1867 he came to Iowa county, this State, and remained but about three months, when he came to Brook- lyn, this county, where he opened a meat market, and continued in that business about one year when he came to Malcom and engaged in hotel and meat business. In 1870 he lost his wife by death, and returned to the haunts of his boyhood, in Pennsylvania, and after a sojourn of about eight months came again to Brooklyn and engaged in the meat business, in which line he continued there until 1875; he then disposed of his business and engaged in agricultural pursuits; in which business he has proved him- self very successful. He moved to his present location in 1877 where he now owns one hundred and sixty acres of valuable land, with good com- fortable buildings and other valuable improvements.
T ABER, E. O .- Druggist. Was born in Saratoga county, New York,
October 21, 1847, and was there educated and raised to manhood. He came West and traveled over the States of Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyo- ming Territory for about eight years. His time was spent in teaming,
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hunting, trapping, etc., in the mountains principally, during his stay in the above named parts. He then returned to Iowa and settled in Malcom, and engaged in the business of bridging with his father, and followed that occu- pation until 1875 when he engaged in mercantile business, opening a drug store here. He now carries a full line of drugs, medicines, books, station- ery, etc., and has built up a large and profitable business. He was mar- ried, in 1879, to Miss Ella C. Taylor of Galesburg; she is a lady of refined tastes. Mr. T. is a prominent member of the Knights of Honor, and is financial reporter of the same.
TABER, GEORGE S .- Furniture dealer, Malcom. Was born in Ful- ton county, New York, July 4, 1823, and made that county his home un- til about eighteen years of age, when he removed to Saratoga Springs. He remained there until 1867 when he came to this county. In early youth he learned the trade of architect and builder and has proved himself to be a very proficient workinan. Many fine buildings at Saratoga Springs were designed and built by him, and a number in Malcom also; among which is the Masonic Hall Block; has built nearly all the bridges in the county since his settlement here. In 1879 he engaged in the furniture business, and now carries one of the largest stocks in his line in the county. In 1869 he was elected justice of the peace and still holds that office, and was also elected the first mayor of Malcom, the latter position he held for six years. Has been twice married; first, to Miss Maria Thompson of Saratoga, New York, who died in 1858, leaving five children, three of whom are now living: Edward, Louisa M. and Lilly; two died in infancy. His second marriage was in 1861 to Miss Jane Kannord of Saratoga. They have one daughter, Lola; lost two infants. Is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is also prominently connected with the Royal Arch Masons, of which body he is High Priest.
TEMPLETON, J. S .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 29, P. O. Malcom. Born in Belmont, Ohio, in 1851. Moved to Bureau county, Illinois, when about nine years of age, where he was educated and raised to manhood. Was married, in 1875, to Miss Rachel Treabry, of Illinois. He moved to this county in 1879, and located on the farm where he now resides, which consists of 200 acres, he having been cultivating it with a considerable de- gree of success, as everything about the place looks thrifty and promising. He has recently drifted into stock-raising, and has large herds of cattle. Mr. Templeton is virtually the architect of his own fortune, as he started in life in meager circumstances, and what he has accumulated has been by in- dustry and economy.
TINKER, J. W .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 1, P. O. Malcom.
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Born in Butler county, Pennsylvania, February 15, 1821, where he was educated and raised. His occupation in youth was that of a woolen manu- facturer, his father being engaged quite extensively in the business. He was married, in 1855, to Miss E. J. Billingsley, of Butler county, Pennsyl- vania. In 1868 he moved to Poweshiek county, and settled in his present location. Their family consists of seven children living: George A., John B., Elizabeth, Anna J., Mary C., Zadie M., Charlotte A. They have lost one, a daughter, in infancy. The lives of Mr. Tinker and wife have been associated with the cause of christianity, and they have always been liberal contributors and supporters of religious associations. His success in life may be inferred from the fact that he commenced business for himself with very limited means; through his continual industry and persistent efforts, he now enjoys the possession of a valuable farm of. 80 acres, in a good state of cultivation. His farm is well stocked. His home is surrounded with beautiful groves. He takes an interest in educational matters.
TORREY, MILO-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 12, P. O. Malcom. Born in Bethel, Windsor county, Vermont, June 19, 1832, and was there educated and raised to manhood, and has followed the pursuits of agricul- ture from youth up. Was married, December 4, 1856, to Miss Henrietta McEilson, of Brookford, Vermont. Their family consists of two children: George (born January 15, 1871), Allie M. (born December 20, 1873). In the fall of 1867 he moved to Wisconsin, Jefferson county, and resided there about four years, when he came to Poweshiek county and settled in his present location, where he now owns 160 acres of land, and 200 acres in Pulaski county, Missouri, all under cultivation. He has some fine stock. His home is surrounded with beautiful shade and ornamental trees; he has a fine orchard, with extensive vineyards, and his home presents the appear- ance of a thrifty and prosperous farmer. He was elected township trustee, and held that office two years; he has also held other important township offices.
V ARNUM, CLARK-Attorney, Malcom. Was born in Caledonia county, Vermont, in 1846; and moved to Bureau county, Illinois, in 1864, where he remained until 1865, when he came to Malcom, this county. He followed the pursuits of agriculture in early life, and at the age of twenty one began preparing himself for the law profession; he was admitted to the bar December 15, 1870, opened an office the same year, and is now recognized as one of the leading attorneys of the county. Has built up a large and profitable practice. He now owns some valuable city property, with fine comfortable residence, as well as 400 acres of valuable farming lands. He was married, in 1870, to Miss Ella Shipley, of this
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county. Their family consists of two daughters: Lulu M. and Blanche. Has always taken a great interest in the county's welfare. Has been fre- quently appointed delegate to county and congressional conventions. Is a man of decided opinions, never lends his opinions but on the side of right and justice. The whole course of his life has been turned in one channel and as a result, he has attained that reward which mind, persistent indus- try and integrity deserve. He has won the confidence and respect of all who know him.
VERNON, W. A .- Merchant. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio, in 1840. He was there educated and raised to manhood. He followed the pursuits of agriculture in early life, and followed farming for his business until 1868. In 1861 he enlisted in company F, Seventy-eighth Ohio in- fantry. He was in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Bolivar, Holly Springs and others. He re-enlisted in the one hundred day service as captain of company G, One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Ohio. He was mustered out in the fall of 1864. In 1865 he was married to Miss Mary E. Taylor, of Zanesville, Ohio. They have three children living: James E., Wilbur A. and Leo O). They lost two, both infants. In 1868 he moved to Malcom and engaged in the grain and lumber trade. Subsequently he associated Mr. F. P. Hubbert, and the firm is now known as Hubbert & Vernon. They are the leading men in their line in Malcom. They have built up a large and profitable business.
VERBECK, C. H .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 32, P. O. Malcom. Was born in Stonslead, Canada East, in 1833, where he was educated and raised. Learned the trade of carpenter and joiner in early life and followed that for an occupation until 1865, when he was married to Miss Emma P. Mer- idith of that county. He came to this county the same year and settled in his present location. Enlisted in September, 1861, in company D, Eighth Illinois cavalry, and was in several of the warmest battles of the Rebellion. Was in the Seven Day fight before Richmond, Gettysburg, Antietam, and many others which his regiment participated in. He had a narrow escape at one battle, his horse being shot from under him. He enlisted as a private, was mustered in as second lieutenant, and promoted to first lieutenant dur- ing his services. He was honorably discharged in February, 1865, and re- ceived many marks of credit for the valuable service he rendered. Is the architect of his own fortune as he commenced life for himself with very limited means, and now enjoys the possession of a valuable farm of 195 acres of well cultivated land, with good comfortable buildings, orchards, groves, etc. His farm is well stocked, and he is now turning his attention to
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the breeding of fine animals. He also owns eighty acres in Worth county this State. His family consists of one son living, Luther.
W ALTERS, W. R .- Farmer, section 6, P. O. Grinnell. Was born in Camden, Ohio, in 1847. He was there educated and raised to manhood and followed the occupation of an iron moulder until 1867. He then engaged in agricultural pursuits. Was married, in 1875, to Miss Louisa Miller of that county. In 1876 he came to this county and settled in his present location, where he owns a farm of 174 acres of improved land. His home is pleasantly situated surrounded with fine orchards and is a very desirable location. He is a man of industry, honest and upright in every respect, and is deserving of the esteem in which he is held by the people.
WHEELER BROTHERS-Farmers and stock-raisers. Prominent among the businees firms of Poweshiek are the subjects of this notice. They are formerly from Royalton, Vermont, and came to this county in 1874. Are conducting four farms to the extent of 1,140 acres with first- class improvements. Their farms are models of neatness and are suggestive of men of enterprise and industry. Their reputation for integrity and up- right dealing is unimpeachable. Their business is steadily growing, year by year, and we may safely venture the prophesy that ere long they will be among the leading agriculturalists of the county.
WILCOX, V. S .-- Physician, Malcom. Born at Homer, Ohio, October 11, 1848. When about six years of age he moved with his father to Stark county, Illinois. In 1855 he moved to Washington county, Iowa, where he resided about two years, when he moved Boonsboro, and was there one year- Then removed to Iowa county, where he resided about six years. He entered Iowa State University in 1868, and graduated after about two years. He also studied medicine with Doctors Schrader and Pryce of Iowa City. He settled in Oxford, Iowa, in 1874, and practiced in his profession a few months. Came here in May, 1874, and since has won the confidence and respect of the people. As a physician he is esteemed and respected by all, and during the few years of his professional life he has succeeded far beyond his most sanguine expectations. The whole course of his life has been turned in one channel. A zealous worker for his fellow beings, always willing to help the needy, a man of strict business integrity, honorable in every respect, he has been honored by several town offices, and other po- sitions of trust, and has always carefully discharged his duty to the entire satisfaction of his friends and the public. He was married, in 1871, to Miss Josie Hamilton of Tiffin, Iowa. His family consists of three children: Adelmer P., Flora Mabel, Nellie G.
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WOOMER, ADAM-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 18, P. O. Grin- nell. Was born in Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, near Lewistown, in the year 1818, and there lived until he attained his thirteenth year, when he moved to Hundington county, same State, where he was educated and raised to manhood. He learned the trade of a forgeman, which he fol- lowed for an occupation during his residence in the East. In 1854 he came to Iowa and settled in Scott county and there purchased a farm and con- ducted the same until 1867, when he disposed of it and engaged in the mercantile business in Davenport, in which line he continued until 1869, when he disposed of that and came to Grinnell township, this county, where he purchased a farm and improved and conducted it until 1877, when he disposed of that and moved to his present location, where he owns a valuable farm of 591 acres in this and Grinnell townships. He is con- sidered an enterprising, go-ahead farmer and has been very successful in this county. He was married at the age of twenty-five, in Center county, Pennsylvania, to Miss Julia A. Corter, of that county. They have three children living: Wesley H., David H. and Margaret J. They lost one. He well deserves the esteem in which he is held by the people of the county.
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B ABCOCK, W. D .- Photographer and artist, Grinnell. Was born in Canada East, July 16, 1822, and when an infant accompanied his parents to Vermont, where he attended the Vermont University and grad- uated therefrom in 1842. Then went to Boston, where he learned the trade of daguerreotyping and followed it for about one year, when he went to New York City, remaining until 1846. In 1852 he returned to Canada. and learned the photographing business. At this time he was running a daguerreotype gallery in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and remained there until 1868, when he returned to New York City and continued his business- until 1870. Then removed to Mason City, Cerro Gordo county, this State, and in 1874 went to Minnesota, staying for two years. Until July, 1880, he was engaged in traveling through the State and at this time he came to Grinnell, where he is now doing a good business, having one of the neatest parlors in this district. Mr. B. was married, in Waukesha county, Wisconsin, in March, 1852, to Miss Sarah J. Butler, of Martha's. Vineyard, Massachusetts. They have had four children, one of whom, A. W., is living. Three are deceased: Sarah W. and two infants.
BAILEY, J. W .- Engineer for Morse & Whitney, grain dealers, Grin- nell. Was born in Maryland, December 8th, 1848. His father, J. W.
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Bailey, Sr., was an agriculturist in that State. In early life J. W. followed the pursuits of his father, and resided in Maryland until 1872, when he came West, locating at Grinnell. Was married, in 1876, to Miss Rhode Faulkes. By this union they have one child, Nettie. Mr. Bailey has been in the employ of Morse & Whitney for seven years and is one of their trusted employes. He is a Knight of Honor.
BAILEY, W. S .- Farmer, section 2, P. O. Grinnell. Was born in Dearborn county, Indiana, February 11, 1823, and after leaving school commenced farming, which has been his occupation since. On the 1st of March, 1865, he removed to Davenport, Scott county, this State, resumed his chosen calling, and in October, of 1867, came to this county, where he now owns a farm of 200 acres of land, well improved, upon which is a good residence. Mr. B. has been twice married. First, in Indiana, September 25, 1849, to Miss Sarah A. Greer, daughter of Geo. Greer. By this union they have three children, two of whom are now living: Rachel K. and Millard F. Lost one, George A. His second wife was Miss Fannie Hast- ings, whom he married March 9, 1873. She was born in Ohio county, Indiana. The result of this union is two children: Blanche E. and Rich- ard W.
BARTLETT, S. N .- Deceased. Died the 15th of November, 1879, at the age of seventy-six years. From the Grinnell Herald we copy the fol- lowing: "The funeral was attended by a large concourse of citizens on Saturday, November 17th; President Magoun conducted the services, as- sisted by Revs. Mr. Herrick and Grinnell, in the absence of Dr. Sturtevant. Mr. Bartlett was a native of Bath, New Hampshire, where he was a church officer, a magistrate, and a member of the State Legislature, and had an association with many eminent persons up to his removal to Grinnell, in 1855. Here he discharged various duties connected with the Congrega- tional Church, and as a citizen, with honor and success. At the funeral it was mentioned, though related to an eminent and historic family-one Josiah Bartlett, the second signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the first Governor of New Hampshire, the deceased required no such asso- ciation to color a well rounded beneficent life. As a neighbor he was cor- dial and pleasant, and being 'given to hospitality ' a trait hundreds of strangers will remember as a conspicuous virtue. His temperament led him to become conservative in society, more inclined to 'steadying the ark of God,' than to be a leader, and an advocate of new measures, yet a cordial worker where the path of duty was plain. None of the old citizens or of the younger, were more solicitous for good order in the town and in the prosperity of the church and college. It was aptly said by his coffin
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that a fortunate historic personage had passed away. Warm friendship had been cultivated, there was a retrospect of an useful life, prolonged to the enjoyment of a golden wedding, five years since, where was gathered the bride of his youth, and an almost unbroken family circle, as joyous then as sad to-day. Near fifty years was the period of his service as a church officer, and not a word or an act will be remembered that was not in accord with that profession and character which gives ' the highest style of man.' A large number of the families of the town felt a strong attach- ment for him-no more, since it was his choice of a home which brought here many of our valued citizens, the Sutherlands, Childs, Morrisons, Walkers, Stevens, Leightons, Eastmans and others. The cherished wish to die, surrounded by his family was gratified, and it was not a vain as- piration, that his memory will be cherished long after his dust shall have 'returned to dust.' The Congregational Church will express its bereave- ment, and the First National Bank passed the following resolutions of re- spect: ' At a special meeting of the directors of the First National Bank of Grinnell, held at their banking-house on the 15th day of November, 1879, President Steele in the chair, the following resolutions were presented by Director J. B. Grinnell, and unanimously adopted: Whereas, one of our number, Deacon S. N. Bartlett, has been called away by death, therefore, be it resolved: In the death of our brother, at the ripe old age of seventy- six years, we recognize a beneficent Providence, continuing long in service, one who honored every station which he was called to fill. That as a mag- istrate in his native New Hampshire, a pillar of society and a member of the Legislature, and for commendable and honorable service here, for near a quarter of a century, he will ever be held in high esteem. Our tribute is to a Christian citizen, and endeared husband and father, whose loss will be deeply felt in this board of directors, and to the bereaved family, we tender our sympathies and will sorrowfully unite with them, in attending the funeral of the deceased to-morrow. That this expression be entered upon the bank records, and copies be furnished to the press and families of the deceased. By order of the board of directors. Charles H. Spencer, Cashier.' "
BARTLETT, E. S .- Butcher, Grinnell. Was born in Bath, New Hamp- shire, September 7, 1832, where he received an education and followed farming until October, 1853, when he moved to Michigan, where he at- tended the Olivet Institute for one term, and engaged in teaching school. In the spring of 1854 he moved to Wisconsin, engaging in farming till September, 1854, when he came to this county, locating at Grinnell, where he learned the carpenter's trade, at which he continued two years. In the
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fall of 1873 he engaged in his present business. Mr. B. was married, in New Hampshire, December 11, 1855, to Miss Hannah Stevens, by whom he has three children: Arthur W., Stella T. and Katie H.
BARNES, R. J .- Wagon-maker, Grinnell. Born in Penobscot, Maine, in 1856; came to Grinnell with his father (A. H.) in 1874. Mr. Barnes is identified as one of Grinnell's competent workmen and enterprising citi- zens.
BARNS, FRANK -- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 18, P. O. Grin- nell. Was born in Portage county, Ohio, July 21, 1815, where he was raised and educated. His father was in the War of 1812, and was stationed at Cleveland, Ohio, which place, upon his first arrival, contained but three houses. In 1854 our subject came to this State and located in Johnson county, near Iowa City, where he lived fourteen years, and then moved to his present location. He was married, in June, 1837, to Miss Rachel Starr, of Ohio, by whom he has three children: Ira J., Henry S. and Annie E. (now Mrs. Higbee, of Avoca, this State). Mr. Higbee enlisted as a private in company B, Twenty-second Iowa infantry, and was honorably discharged as captain. Mr. Barns' farm consists of seventy-eight acres under good cultivation.
BATEHAM, G. W .-- Dealer in city real estate, Grinnell. Was born in County Kent, England, April 26, 1813; when very young came with his parents to America, locating in Rochester, New York, where his father en- gaged in landscape gardening and the nursery business, at which he con- tinued many years, becoming quite noted in his pursuit. Here our sub- ject was raised and educated. At the age of twenty-one he moved to Ross county, Ohio, and engaged in farming, residing in the vicinity of Chilli- cothe for three years, and then moved to Jay county, Indiana, resuming his former occupation, where he lived seventeen or eighteen years. In 1857 he came to Iowa, reaching Grinnell on the 8th of May, having been enabled, after leaving Montezuma, to cross all the sloughs on the ice -- a circumstance unknown since that time. He then engaged in sheep-raising, increasing his herd from 450 to 700. He first located in Malcom township, bringing under cultivation over 1,000 acres of land, which now comprises seven farms, and after seventeen or eighteen years' residence in this township he removed to Grinnell, building several houses for renting purposes. M. B. Bateham (a brother of the subject of this sketch) was a noted agricultural writer; was first editor of the Genesee Farmer, of Rochester, New York; afterward, of the Ohio Cultivator, of Columbus, Ohio, continuing in this capacity twenty years, when, having acquired a competency, he retired, en- gaging in the fruit business at Paynesville, Ohio; traveled extensively in
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Europe, corresponding with some of the metropolitan agricultural journals in the United States. Our subject was married, about the year 1837, to Miss C. Horner, with whom he lived about twenty years, and by whom he had ten children: Milton (a soldier in the Twenty-eighth Iowa infantry; died in the army hospital at New Orleans), Vincent (now of Guthrie county), Elizabeth (now Mrs. Henry B. Marshall, of Chicago), James (now of Guthrie county), Eliza (now Mrs. George Rich, of Guthrie county), Caroline (now Mrs. T. Hawk, of Liscomb, Marshall county), Cassius M. (a soldier in the Twenty-eighth Iowa infantry), Isabel (now Mrs. John Hawk, of Liscomb, Marshall county) {and George Thornton (now of Nebraska). In 1858 he was married to Mrs. Susan D. Reed, with whom he lived ten years. In 1869 he was married to Miss Minnie Rainey, by whom he has three children : Benjamin F., Annie Florence and Milton S. Mr. B. for three years was engaged in traveling for the Cleveland and St. Louis Rail- road Company (a projected road), securing the appropriation of 146,000 acres of land and $38,000, but the road was not built.
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