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wedding day was almost dawning, enjoying the company of all his children near or under his roof, being Mrs. Dike (now Mrs. J. M. Chamberlain), Mrs. Frank Wyatt and family, and that of his son, S. H. Herrick, Esq., at present engaged in the hardware business, and his family, with a home of comfort, pecuniary competence, and the warm regard of the circle in which he has moved for near a quarter of a century, and with strength quite unusual for the years employed, there are grounds of hope that mu- tual pleasure in society may be prolonged yet for some years."
HERRICK, S. H .- Of the firm of Herrick & Co., Grinnell. Was born in New York, June 24, 1839, and received a part of his education there. In the fall of 1837, he came to this county and entered Iowa College, grad- uating therefrom in 1865. Then became engaged in the hardware busi- ness, which has since been conducted under the firm name of Herrick & Co. In the spring of 1864 he enlisted in company B, Forty-sixth Iowa infantry and served for about five months, when he was mustered out. He was married in Grinnell, Iowa, September 1, 1867, to Miss Harriet E. Fellows. Their family consists of two children: Eliza Mabel and Stephen Leonard.
HOLYOKE, THOMAS C., M. D .- Thomas Chamberlain Holyoke, a pioneer settler and physician in Poweshiek county, Iowa, was born and raised in the town of Brewer, opposite Bangor, Maine, dating his birth on the 16th of March, 1818. He was educated at the Bangor Seminary; read medicine and attended lectures in the medical department of Harvard University, there graduating in 1847; practiced two years at Surry and five at Searsport, Maine, and in March, 1854, found his way to the wild prairie on which the city of Grinnell now stands. At that date there was no shanty, not even a wigwam, on the site of the place. He came in company with Hon. J. B. Grinnell, H. M. Hamilton and three or four others, to found a Congregational town, the parties purchasing next month several thousand acres, including all the business part of the present city. There was a small grove west of town, and Dr. Holyoke felled the first tree for a rude cabin, which was erected in great haste as a shelter from the March winds, so searching in a prairie country, a sketch of which appears in an- other place. He was soon made county surveyor, and laid out the town and fixed the boundaries of the farms. His hand was in every important work until the population had so largely increased as to demand his whole time in his profession. Up to the day of his death, which occurred on the 10th day of February, 1877, he was very busy in his regular calling. His rides were often long and tedious, the families in the country having been accus- tomed to test his skill being unwilling to exchange for a younger man than their old family physician. He found comfort in obliging them, though
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the exposure to which he was sometimes subjected was not unlikely delete- rious to his health. He was stricken with paralysis of the left side, just after rising one morning, and died before midnight. Physicians attributed the immediate cause of his death to cerebral hemorrhage. The usefulness of Dr. Holyoke as a citizen as well as a physician, and his solid character and influence, can best be told by those who knew him best, and whose sad duty it was to pay the last rite to his mortal remains. He was a director in the State Agricultural College, trustee of Iowa College, member of State Legis- islature and held other offices of honor and trust. On the 2d of October, 1849, Miss Nancy C. Clark, of Searsport, Maine, became the wife of Dr. Holyoke, and they had four children, all sons, three surviving him: Fred- erick S. (died in early infancy), William Pond (is a successful business man in Chicago), Edgar Loomis (is a student at law in Grinnell) and Robert Ames (is at the State Agricultural College). Mrs. Holyoke resides at the elegant home planned and built by her lamented husband.
HOWARD, M .- Furniture ware-rooms, Grinnell. Was born in Morrow county, Ohio, September 2, 1846, and was there raised and educated. In September, 1864, enlisted in company K, One Hundred and Seventy-fourth Ohio volunteers and served until the close of the war, when he was honora- bly discharged. Returned to his place of birth and there became engaged in the stock business, which he continued until the spring of 1869. Then removed to Monroe, Jasper county, Iowa, and was employed as clerk in a dry goods store. In 1872 commenced the furniture business, and in April, 1878, came to this county and is now doing the largest furniture business in this section. He was married in Newton, Iowa, August 16, 1877, to Miss Alice Sallada. They have one child, Rolland E. (born February 28, 1879). TONES, E. A .- Freight and ticket agent for the Central R. R. Was born in Brooklyn, New York, July 11, 1850, son of D. E. and Dorcas A. Jones. The subject of this sketch came to Chicago with his parents at an early age, and after a short sojourn removed to Davenport where the family resided. They resided for a few years in Louisa county, when they moved to Newton, Jasper county. Mr. D. E. Jones at present resides in Davenport, Mrs. Jones having died. Mr. Jones was married, December 28, 1874, to Miss Alice B. Cleaves, of Davenport. They have one daughter by this union, Bessie C. He has been in the employ of the Cen- tral R. R. of Iowa, for ten years; was agent at Eldora the years of 1875, '76 and '77, and stands foremost among the popular agents on the line. He is a Knight of Honor and a member of the V. A. S .; is identified as one of Grinnell's enterprising citizens. He is captain of the Grinnell En-
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gine and Hose Co., and is one of the Grand Trustees of the State for the Knights of Honor.
JENKINS, N .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 32, P. O. Grinnell. Was born in Virginia, December 12, 1828, and remained there until the spring of 1840, when he removed to Indiana. There engaged in farming, which he continued until the spring of 1849, then coming to Poweshiek county. He deals in cattle to a large extent and also raises stock, being counted among the heavy shippers of the county. His residence is but four miles from Grinnell, and pleasantly situated. Mr. Jenkins was mar- ried in Indiana, February 14, 1858, to Miss Angeline Hibs. Their family consists of six children: Ambrose F., Eldora, Isabel, Mary, Edna and Nel- lie.
JOY, ENOCH -- Of the firm of Joy & Preston, bakers and grocers, Grin- nell. Was born in New Hampshire, December 30, 1837, and after receiv- ing his education there learned the trade of shoemaker, which he followed until August, 1864. Then enlisted in company C, Eighteenth New Hamp- shire volunteers, and served until the close of the war, when he was honor- ably discharged. Returned to his home and remained until February, 1867, when he came to this county and located at Grinnell. The firm is doing a large business and with good success. Mr. Joy was married in New Hampshire, August 4, 1858, to Miss A. R. S. Carr. By this union they have three children: Walter I., Louie E. and Nellie.
K ELLOGG, RAYMOND M .- It is quite a prevalent belief that, ex- cepting the members of the college faculty, the above gentleman is the widest read man in this vicinity. Fitting then that he should be, by Lord Bacon's theory, other things being equal, prominent in public affairs and a guide among men. Native organization has much to do, not only with aspiration, but with the details which enter into life's meth- ods. The impetuous fail to receive proper credit, being devoid of the devices which control speech and acts for a purpose; hence, they are called their own personal enemies. A sensitive organization that impels and never spares a remark, even if true, being unchecked by caution, yet allied to justice, is, as the world judges, impolitic. Sharp criticisms have their uses, but keen instruments always, excepting the tongue, are soonest dulled by use. They heal, but those bearing the scars are not ready to forget by whom they are made, and here is found a bar to promotion with such as prefer smoothness to boldness. Mr. Kellogg was born July 15, 1837, in Rutland county, Vermont, where he was an architect and builder of high repute for his years. He came to Grinnell June 19, 1855, and the success which attend good habits and energy he has found,
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besides length of days it not robust health. Such public institutions as the State Agricultural College and University, have had the benefit of his labor and skill; and at home numerous residences evince his taste. He planned the first churchi edifice here, and the new one with its fine pro- portions had his able service as chairman of the building committee, not to mention a connection more or less intimate with the college edifices, besides serving efficiently as director in our schools and the making of plans for our model structures. As United States Collector of Revenue, his prompt and honest discharge of duty indicated character more truly than any words we can choose. In early days Mr. Kellogg was active as a politician, and is now a staunch Republican and a thoughtful observer of public affairs. A conspicuous corner on High Street is the abode of this gentleman, whose competence may be evidenced by his home, and by a directorship in the First National Bank of Grinnell. This note would be extended in detail if it comported with our purpose to give more than a sketch of citizens who have made a mark worthy of record. Yet further, it is to be said, our friend takes a just pride in his family; eminent in public service, and having been a distinguished chief justice of his na- tive State, he enjoys more than local fame. He was married to Miss Parks, April 5, 1859, the worthy niece of Henry Farnham, our great western rail- road builder. A son and two daughters compose the family; the eldest of the latter, Harriet S., has taken a classical course in Iowa College; Mary H., now attending high school, Raymond H., graded school.
KITTOE, J. F .- Dentist, Grinnell. Was born in Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, March 8, 1848, and when three years of age removed with his parents to Gilman, Illinois, where he was partly educated. In the spring of 1862 he went to Racine College, Wisconsin, remaining until April, 1866, when he returned to Illinois, locating in Galena, and until 1869 served as deputy clerk of Jo Daviess county. In that year he commenced the study of dentistry with Dr. Geo. O. Howard, remaining with him until 1871 when he commenced practicing for himself. In June, 1877, he came to this county and at once engaged in practicing his profession, and is en- joying a good patronage. He was married in Davenport, Iowa, November 17, 1872, to Miss Mary G. Somerville. The fruits of this union are two children : Lucy E. and Henry T.
KENNEDY, J. R .- Dentist, Grinnell. Was born in Ohio April 23, 1829, and was there raised. Attended the Oberlin College, graduating therefrom in August, 1853, and also graduated from the theological de- partment of the same college in 1857. He preached for about fifteen years, and then commenced the practice of dentistry, which he had studied in
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Oberlin. His life since that time has been devoted to his profession. In the spring of 1871 he came to Poweshiek county, locating in this city, and is now doing the largest business in his line in the county. During the late war he was an aid in the Christian Commission in different places in the South. His marriage was in Oberlin, June 17, 1857, to Miss Deborah Wilcox, also a graduate of Oberlin College. They have four children.
L ACKEY, J. R .- Of the firm of C. J. Lackey & Co., proprietors of bakery and restaurant, Grinnell. Was born January 22, 1829, and re- ceived a common school education. While young he learned the trade of tinsmith, which he continued until the spring of 1854 when he went to Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa. In the spring of 1857 he commenced farming, and in the spring of 1859 removed to Colorado, becoming there engaged in gold mining. In January, 1862, he returned to Des Moines, and from there went to Canton, Illinois, where he resumed farming; and in April of 1878 came to this county, settling in this city, and has since resided here. Mr. Lackey has been twice married; first, in Pennsylvania, in December, 1854, to Miss Flora Weiser. They had three children, two of whom are now living: Charles A. and Gertrude; one is deceased, Sarah L. His second marriage was January 21, 1866, to Miss Clara Griffith. They had two children: George A., living, and Cora F. deceased.
LAWRENCE, HENRY-Cashier of the Grinnell Savings Bank, Grin- nell. Was born in Monroe, Monroe county, Michigan, on the thirty-first day of October, 1829. He is the son of Wolcott and Caroline E. (Stebbins) Lawrence, who settled in Monroe as early as 1815, they being the first eastern people to settle there. They came from Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Mr. Lawrence was a lawyer; he died when young Lawrence was but four- teen years of age; his mother died when he was but four years of age. He received the advantages of a good education, attending two terms at Ann Arbor. After losing his father he went to Milan, Ohio, and engaged as clerk in a store of general merchandise. In 1854 he came West and landed in Grinnell on the thirtieth day of March, and for two years following was land agent. He then located on a farm in Marshall county, on the present site of Gilman; here he followed agricultural pursuits until 1863, when he gave up farming and returned once more to Grinnell; and in the spring of 1864 he accepted a clerkship in the treasury department at Washington, which position he held until 1870, since which time he has been principally engaged in the railroad business; was cashier for the receiver, J. B. Grin- nell, on the Central Railroad of Iowa, and held other prominent positions; he is now secretary and treasurer of the Grinnell and Montezuma Railroad; he was one of the original stockholders of the savings bank of which he is
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now cashier. He was married in Grinnell, September 13, 1870, to Miss Abbie, daughter of Capt. N. W. Clark. Their family are: Henrietta, Frank, Harry, Rodney and Caroline S. Thus, in brief, is the history of one of Grinnell's best business men.
LEISURE, W. S .- Postmaster, Grinnell. This gentleman was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, on the twenty-fourth day of November, 1829. He lived on a farm until he was fifteen, then served an apprenticeship in the tailor business, which he followed for twelve years. He came West and located in Pimrose, Lee county, Iowa, where he worked two years at his trade, and one year on a farm. He came to Grinnell in April, 1855, and has been a resident of this city ever since. In November, 1861, he enlisted in company E, Fourth Iowa cavalry, and served his country for three years. He has been postmaster at this place for thirteen years, receiving his ap- pointment during Andrew Johnson's administration. Since coming to this place Mr. Leisure has been closely identified with Grinnell's best interests, and enjoys in the highest degree, the confidence and respect of all. He was married, in Harrisville, Bulter county, Pennsylvania, to Miss Ann J. Cowan, March 9, 1852. By this union they have two daughters: Mary (now Mrs. Capt. J. H. Millman, of this city), Laura L. (now Mrs. George A. Pruden, surveyor of the Central Railroad of Iowa).
LEWIS, JOHN-Physician and surgeon, Grinnell. Was born in In- diana county, Pennsylvania, April 8, 1817, and received his education at the Jefferson College, Cannonsburg, same State, from which institution he graduated in 1842. In 1846 he commenced the practice of medicine, in Fayette county, Indiana, with Dr. George Watt, with whom he remained until 1848, then locating at Ogden, Henry county, Indiana; there continued his practice until October, 1869, when he came to this county, and located at Grinnell. Dr. Lewis has an honorary diploma from Indiana Medical College, situated at Indianapolis, having graduated therefrom in 1878. He was married in Indiana, October 16, 1856, to Miss M. A. Hutchinson. By this union they have two children: James R. (born August 23, 1858) and George W. (born September 19, 1863), both of whom are students of the Iowa College, and will enter the senior class in 1881.
LITTLE, HENRY G .- Every man of mark has strong characteristics, which stand out prominent like the viens on high-blooded animals. This is pre-eminently true of Hon. Henry G. Little. The stony soil of New Hampshire could not detain when hearing the glowing descriptions of the great West, and he left the graves of his fathers in Goffstown, New Hamp- shire, where he was born in 1813, and came to Peoria county, Illinois, in the year 1835. That journey by canal boat and stage of thirty days, now
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made pleasantly in as many hours, prepared him here to be as conspicious in his activities as he was then in his early novel journey. Removed to Weathersfield, now known as Kewanee, Illinois. Here he was State collector, and Sheriff of the county, and for two years represented a district embracing several counties in the State Legislature at a period of intense political excitement, and was the recipient of other honors in connection with important trusts. Eleven years ago the tidal wave brought him to Iowa, just as real estate came into demand, and his good fortune is quite a personal concern, being the just reward of sagacity and enterprise, while a community is debtor to one with grasp of thought and energy in execution. It was like Mr. Little, who ornamented his lands with hedges and trees, while proving their adaptation to such grasses as perfect the best herds in other States, to next offer proof that the bloods will thrive in Iowa, equally with those in the blue grass regions, and good herds, the promise of fine beef and high prices, were brought to us, and next from agricultural chaos, a county society, whose judicious manage- ment was destined to bring order and success. Then our young city asked his service as mayor, and secured a servant whose vigilance was a terror to evil-doers, and an inspiration to all having pride in their town. Most eminent was his service in securing one of the most beautiful of ceme- teries, grass, plat drainage, walks, trees and lodge; if not mute these would speak his praise, awakening a new interest in ornamenting our home of the dead. As officer of the schools, and a trustee of the Congregational society, of which church he is a member, he has rendered great assistance. The Repub- licans of the State made him a delegate to the national presidential conven- tion in 1872. The analysis of such a character will be made after death, and any attempt to give it now would be imperfect, if not in questionable taste. We may be pardoned for congratulating our friend on his elegant home, and that his wife has been brought almost from the grave to health with the pleasantest family surroundings, and this mention. Etta, the youngest daughter (now Mrs. Dr. Holyoke, of Chicago), Mrs. Dr. Alvord, of Mich- igan, is the next, then the wife of lawyer Lyman, of the firm of Haines & Lyman, and the next, Mrs. Prof. Macy, of Iowa College, and the eldest, Mrs. Veits, whose husband with rural taste could hedge in all the family "profes- sionals." The father of all the above, who has been so important a factor in western society for nearly fifty years, we judge could not be easily restrained in his activities, nor well spared from home business, or relieved by the British and American Loan Association, whith which he is associated actively as confidential advisor.
LITTLE, H. F. W .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 2, P. O. Grinnell.
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Was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, June 27, 1842, where he was raised and educated. When seventeen years of age he learned the trade of printing at which he continued till the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in company D, Seventh New Hampshire volunteer infantry, on November 6, 1861 -- enlisting at Manchester and immediately going South, via New York, to Fort Jefferson. He was stationed at Beaufort, South Carolina and St. Augustine, and many other places along the Southern coast of the United States, doing garrison duty; took part in the Siege of Charleston, South Carolina, and the second charge on Fort Wagner. He was also engaged in the battles of Olustee, St. Marie's Forks, Port Walthal, Laurel Hill, Appomatox, Petersburg and many others. He was soon pro- moted for meritorious conduct to second lieutenant in his old regiment; and then for his skill as a drill-master he was promoted to second lieuten- ant in the Fourth United States regular cavalry. He was afterward pro- moted to first lieutenant in the Twenty-ninth United States regulars; re- ceived two brevet commissions, one as captain and one as major. He was awarded a medal of honor for meritorious conduct by act of Congress. He served in the army four years, lacking twenty-seven days, when he re- signed. He was married, in 1866, to Miss Helen Flint, with whom he lived three years, and by whom he had one child. He was married a second time, in 1871, to Miss Mary Flint, who is still living, and by whom he has three children: Mattie S., Gertie M. and Maud E. He is a writer for different periodicals of considerable renown; is an Odd Fellow; has taken thirty-two degrees in Masonry, and is a member of the American Union. He has been appointed by his old regiment as regimental historian.
LITTLE, WARREN-Farmer, section 12, P. O. Grinnell. Was born in Massachusetts, May 15, 1818. After receiving a thorough course at school he was appointed traveling preacher in the M. E. Church, traveling through Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and New York. He con- tinued in that work until 1861, when he returned home to assume the care of his father, who was rapidly declining in years. After the death of his father he came to Tama City, this State, engaging in the hardware business, and in the spring of 1867 sold his interest in the business and came to this county, locating in Grinnell, where he became connected with the boot and shoe trade. Four years later he bought an improved farm of 160 acres, sit- uated three miles east of Grinnell. His buildings are in good condition, and just west of his house is an orchard of 150 trees, and has over 1,000 young maple trees on his place. Mr. L. has been twice married; first in Massa- chusetts, February 15, 1841, to Miss Sarah E. Landers, who died November, 30, 1868, leaving four children: James R., Mary F., Sarah E. and Charles
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S. He was married the second time, June 5, 1870, to Miss Sarah Mack, of Grinnell, formerly of Massachusetts.
LONGFELLOW, C. F .- Of the firm of Longfellow Bros., painters. Born in Bangor, Maine, July 24, 1834, where he learned his trade and re- sided until 1857, when he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1864 he enlisted in company A, Second Minnesota cavalry, his duties being in the West, and was honorably discharged in 1866. Was married to Miss Mary B. Pomroy, December 18, 1855. They have three children: George A., Byron M. and Julia. Mr. Longfellow is an Odd Fellow, a Knight Templar and a member of the V. A. S.
LONGFELLOW, H. W .- Of the firm of Longfellow Bros., painters, Grinnell. Was born in Bangor, Maine, August 23, 1837, where he was raised, educated and learned his trade; moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1856, where he resided until 1861, when he enlisted in company D, First Minnesota, and was honorably discharged in 1864. Returned to Minneap- olis for a time, after which he went to Chicago, and remained a number of years. Came to Grinnell in 1877. Was married, in 1872, to Miss Alice Hurbut, of Mishawaka, Indiana. They have one child, Blanche. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the V. A. S.
LONGFELLOW, B. M .- Wagon-maker, Grinnell. Born in Hennepin county, Minnesota, in 1859, and came with his parents to Grinnell in 1879. He is a first-class workman, and does a large amount in his line.
LYMAN, J. P .- Of the firm of Haines & Lyman, attorneys at law, Grinnell. This gentleman owes his nativity to New York, where he was born on the 14th day of February, 1844. When sixteen years of age he left there to seek his fortune in the West, and accordingly came to this city in 1860. He at once entered the Iowa College and remained therein, taking a thorough course, until June 1867, when he graduated. In 1867 he com- menced teaching school at Davenport, Scott county, and followed that as an occupation until the year 1869, when he returned to Grinnell and was engaged in teaching in the Iowa College until 1870. In that year Mr. L. commenced the study of law in the Iowa University Law School of Iowa City, and remained for one year, when he graduated in that branch. He returned to Grinnell and engaged in the practice of his profession with Mr. Haines, under the firm name of Haines & Lyman. Our subject was married in Grinnell to Miss Lizzie Little, October 22, 1873. They have one child, Henry G.
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