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Morrow, Joseph, carpenter, Cincinnati.
Mottoo, Michael, Sec. 21 ; P. O. Center- ville.
Morris, Davis, Sec. 9 ; P. O. Cincinnati.
P ATTERSON, MARK, far., Sec. 22 ; P. O. Centerville.
Parks, Robert; far., Sec. 30 ; P. O. Hibbs- ville.
Philips, Thomas, far., Sec. 28; P. O. Cin- cinnati.
PORTER, PHINEHAS, Jr., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Centerville ; born in Fayette Co., Penn., in 1809 ; his father, Phinehas P., Sr., a tanner, born in Mercer Co., Penn., afterward a resident of Fayette Co., died in 1817 ; his mother, Susan P., whose family
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name was McNatt, was born near Gettysburg, Penn., died Dec. 10, 1837 ; for eight years after the death of his mother, his sister and himself remained at the old homestead, Sept. 10, 184-4, he married Miss Hannah Bunker; she was born in Fayette Co., Penn., in 1818; her father, Jesse B., was born in the State of Delaware ; afterward a wagon- maker of Dunbar, Fayette Co., Penn .; her mother, Elizabeth, whose maiden name was Phillips, was born near Union- town, county seat of Fayette Co. ; they both died in that county ; very soon after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Por- ter removed to Belmont Co., twenty miles below Wheeling, W. Va., where they remained for eleven years, engaged in farming; they came to this county, where he now owns eighty acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. They have three children-Emma P., born July 7, 1850 ; Albert J., born March 26, 1853 ; Charles E., born April 16, 1856. Re- publican ; Mr. Porter has been a mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church for forty years ; Mrs. P. was formerly a Meth- odist, but after their marriage joined the Presbyterian Church ; their daughter Emma is a member of the same church, and their two sons of the Methodist. Their eldest son, James J., enlisted in the 3d I. V. C. in March, 1863, being but 18 years of age; died of measles, at Memphis, in June, 1863. Mr. P. has held the office of Township Trustee, Township Supervisor, and, in 1864, was elected County Supervisor.
Pounds, I. D., hotel-keeper, Cincinnati.
Pullman, D. J., far., S. 22; P. O. Center- ville.
Putnam, James, far., S. 6; P. O. Cin- cinnati.
ICE, J. M., far., Sec. 33; P. O. Cin-
R cinnati.
REYNOLDS, W. T., far., Sec. 33; P. O. Cincinnati ; born in Kent Co., Del., Nov. 3, 1819 ; his father, William, a sailor, was knocked overboard by the boom of his vessel and drowned be- fore W. T. was born ; his mother, who was his father's second wife, died of consumption, when he was 3 years old ; he then went to live with the family of his step-grandfather ; they came to Fay- ette Co., Ohio, in 1826; were among
the earliest settlers. In 1840, he mar- ried Miss Mary Hopkins ; she was born in Ross Co., Ohio, in 1823; in 1847, they came to Lee Co., Iowa, where he purchased land and engaged in farming for six years; in 1852, his wife died, leaving four children-John F., Mary J., Phoebe and Nancy A .; Jan. 19, 1854, he married Miss Elizabeth McCasher ; her parents, James and Sarah, were early settlers of Lee Co., from Ohio; her father died there in 1858; mother in 1867. During 1858, he, with Jacob Colbert and Robert Hawk, engaged in milling ; purchased a grist-mill and saw- mill near his present home, patrons com- ing for fifty miles in either direction ; ran the mill day and night ; he remained in that business for a time, but has since devoted his time and attention solely to farming, having owned 170 acres; but his health failing, has reduced his farm to ninety acres, valued at $30 per acre. They have five children-Sarah C., Charlotte L., Jessie F., Josephine J. and Harland. His son, John F., en- listed in the 6th I. V. I. in October, 1861, Co. I; died at St. Louis at the Hospital of Sisters of Charity May 14, 1862, of pneumonia. Republican; a member of the Congregational Church. Has held office of Township Assessor two terms, Township Trustee two terms ; held school offices.
RIGLER, GEORGE, farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Cincinnati; was born in Philadelphia Co., Penn., in 1811; his father, Stephen R., a butcher, was a resident of the suburb of Philadelphia, then called Kensington ; died in 1827 ; his mother, Hannah (maiden name Dedicar) was also born in that county ; died in 1866, over 70 years of age; since her husband's death, had lived with her daughter. After his father's death, George lived with his grand- parents until 18 years of age; with his mother, until 21, when he married Miss Sophia Mann; she was born in Phila- delphia in 1811 ; her father, J. Mann, was a boot and shoe dealer, was a prominent business man of that city; came to this country from Germany when young. Mrs. Rigler died at Fort Madison, Iowa, in 1852, leaving seven children- Christa A., Mary, Elizabeth, Annie M.,
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John L., Hannah C., George W. In 1837, he went to Parkersburg, Va., where he worked at plastering; in 1846, he again went to Ohio, Washington Co., Warren Tp., and farmed, occasionally doing a little at his trade; in 1849, came to Fort Madison, Iowa, and worked one year at his trade; two years on a farm in Lee Co .; then came to this county, where he owns eighty acres of cultivated lands, valued at $40 per acre. In 1855, married Mrs. Sophia Stanton, widow of Joseph Stanton, who died in Washington Co., Ohio, in 1841; she, with her family, consisting of three sons and a daughter, came to this county in 1850. They have one child-Elza M., born in May, 1856. Independent. Ross, M., far., S. 7; P. O. Hibbsville. Robertson, E. A., farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Cincinnati.
Robertson; N. A., farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Cincinnati.
ROBERTSON, MOSES C., far.,
Sec. 5; P. O. Cincinnati; born in Tennessee in 1811; located in this county in 1852; owns 350 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. He is a member of the Congregational Church ; Republican. Married his present wife, Sarah Sheppard, in 1871; had eight children by his former wives-John P., Mary A., Lewis W., Edward, Nathan, Joseph, Moses, Charles S. He has his large farın well cultivated, and every- thing about it in good order.
Root, Albert, far .; P. O. Cincinnati.
Rubey, W. S., far., Sec. 22; P. O. Cen- terville.
YAYERS, O. H., merchant, Cincinnati. S
SAYRES, W., dealer in shelf-hard- ware and drugs, Liberty street, residence, Pleasant street, Cincinnati; born in Harrison Co., Ohio, in 1818; remained with his father, Ephraim S., a farmer, at home, until 17; had about nine months' schooling ; then went to Cadiz ; learned the trade of tailor; was appren- tice for three years ; journeyman for three years; then opened a shop at Freeport, same county ; continued for three or four years. December, 1841, he married Miss Mary H. Winder ; she was born in Harrison Co., Ohio, in 1822; soon after his marriage, he com-
menced the study of medicine with Drs. Price & Belknap, of Freeport; remained with them two years; practiced at Westchester, Tuscarawas Co., for one year ; at Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, (the oldest town in the State), for one year, then came to Appanoose Co., Chariton Tp., Iowa (then Drakeville, Davis Co.), for three years ; in August, 1857, he returned to this county, Cincinnati; he followed his profession until 1861; then, being afflicted with rheumatism, left his practice; in July, 1861, took charge of the post office at Cincinnati, which he has since held; soon after starting a confectionery and then a grocery store, since which he has worked up his present business, consisting of one store, well stocked with groceries, another with drugs and medicines ; they have four children living-J. D., born in Ohio in 1843; O. H., born in Ohio in 1845; A. M., born in this county in 1854, and Mary C., born in this county in 1858. Republican ; helped to organize the first Republican Convention in the State, at Iowa City, winter of 1854 and 1855, and has held to that line since; members of Con- gregational Church ; he has been Chair- man of the Trustees for five years ; has held the office of Township Clerk for two years ; Township Trustee two years ; City Mayor for two years. Mr. Sayres' father came to Appanoose in 1844; was County Commissioner for three years ; settled on the divide, west of Soap Creek ; returned to Fulton Co., Ill., where he died in 1852.
Shirey, J., far., Sec., 25 ; P. O. Centerville. Smith, L., far., Sec. 36 ; P. O. Cincinnati. Smith, F. M. M., far., Sec. 24 ; P. O. Cen- terville.
Stickler, J., far., Sec. 4; P. O. Cincinnati. Stickler, W. B., Sec. 9; P. O. Cincinnati. Stark, J. F., retired, Cincinnati.
Stiles, H. B., far., Sec. 19; P. O. Numa. STREEPEY, G.W., far. and stock- grower, Sec. 31 ; P. O. Cincinnati ; born in Davis Co., Ind., February, 1833 ; his father, Edward S., farmer, moved to Knox Co., Ind., in 1846 ; fall of 1854, came to this county ; settled near Union- ville where he now resides. At the age of 17, G. W. arrived in Appanoose with 15 cents in his pocket ; first engaged
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with Byron Wilson selling goods at Stringtown and remained with him until October, 1851; then engaged with Thomas Cooley, farmer, splitting rails, etc., until October, 1852, returned to Indiana for two months ; returned to this county, worked for Mr. Robinson for ten months, and entered twenty acres of land on the section he now owns, which he broke and improved. In 1856, married Miss Lucy Elizabeth Dean, daughter of L. and M. A. Dean, resi- dents and pioneers of Udell Tp., this county ; she was born in Howard Co., Mo., in 1834; died in 1861, leaving two children-Alice J., born May 13, 1857 ; Deetta A., born January, 1859. In 1862, enlisted in 36th I. V. I., Co. I, Capt. Gedney ; was in battle of Helena; assigned to the Commissary Department at Little Rock, receiving stores until mus- tered out at Davenport, Iowa, in 1865. In April, 1866, married Miss Mary Re- plogle, born in Pennsylvania in 1832; her parents, Abram and Rebecca R., old settlers of Udell Tp., now reside there ; she died July 4, 1873, leaving one child -Mary L., born Nov. 21, 1867 ; dur- ing 1871, he removed to a farm south of Unionville ; Sept. 6, 1871, went to Iconium and engaged in the mer- cantile business with J. H. McCauly ; continued in it until September, 1874 ; returned to his old farm in Pleasant Tp. Owns 640 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre, and over 200 head of stock. In 1876, he married Miss Margaret J. Cafferty ; she was born in Illinois, in 1841; her father James C., an early settler of Douglas Tp .; removed to Nebraska in 1877 ; they have one child -Charles E., born June 8, 1877. Has held the office of Supervisor and School offices. Member M. E. Church, Re- publican.
Streepey, A. M., Sec. 6; P. O. Cincinnati. Stanton, S. A., Sec. 10; P. O. Cincinnati. Streepy, Geo., far., S. 3; P. O. Cincin- nati.
Sturdevant, J. M., far., Sec. 5; P O. Cin- cinnati.
STURDIVANT, J. F., physician and surgeon, northwest corner of the square, Cincinnati; residence, Liberty street ; born in Van Buren Co., Iowa, in 1838; his father, R. G. S., was a
pioneer of that county ; was born in the State of Tennessee in 1804; first set- tled in Indiana; during 1836, came to Van Buren Co. and settled in what is now Harrisburg Tp., on a ranch ; en- tered 700 to 900 acres ; now owns from 1,500 to 2.000 acres ; his mother, An- nie (maiden name Smithson), died in 1844; born in Tennessee in 1812; her parents emigrated from France ; first settled in Maryland ; her father, an iron manufacturer, was interested with King's Iron Works, the first opened in Tennessee. Dr. Sturdivant received his professional education in Iowa; studied in Galesburg, and at Denmark under H. K. Edson; com- menced with Dr. O. George, at Bona- parte; graduated at Keokuk in 1861; commenced practice in 1858, at Bona- parte, Van Buren Co .; practiced one year with Dr. Thrall, of the Eye and Ear Infirmary, who was a surgeon in the Crimean war ; he went to St. Louis and took a ward in McDowell's Hospital for six months ; spent two years at Keokuk, and then came to this county, where he has since followed his profession, his practice taking in an average of from five to eight miles in every direction, with a very large consultation practice. He married Miss Elizabeth Wood in 1860; she was born in Hamilton Co., Ohio, in 1841 ; her parents were early settlers in Van Buren Co., coming in 1844; they have eight children- Laura M., Lawrence J., J. M., Annie Iowa, M. Gertrude, G. W., B. W. and Carlton B. I. Greenbacker; he is a Universalist; she is a member of the Christian Association. He is a member Jackson Lodge, A., F. & A. M., No. 42, Centerville ; Dr. Sturdivant built the first brick block in Cincinnati, shipped the first goods from St. Louis to that place and opened the first drug business there ; at present, owns the brick block and drug store, Lots 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block 2, containing two residences and three business houses; a residence and storehouse in Numa, with 953 acres of land in Franklin ; 490 acres in Pleasant Tp., and 160 acres in Sioux Co.
TRENT, J. M., far., Sec. 12; P. O. Cincinnati.
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Teter, E., far., Sec. 20; P. O. Numa.
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Teter, J. K., Sec. 20; P. O. Numa.
W YCKOFF, G. W., far., Sec. 5; P. O. Cincinnati.
Wolfinger, J., far., Sec. 33; P. O. Cin- cinnati.
Woodburn, W. L., far., Sec. 10; P. O. Cincinnati.
Wood, Abraham, far., Sec. 1 ; P. O. Cin- cinnati. Whitsel, G., far., Sec. 28; P. O. Numa.
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A NDERSON, B. H., far., Sec. 6; P. O. Moravia.
Anderson, J. B., far., Sec. 6 ; P. O. Mo- ravia.
Andrews, H. M., far., Sec. 30 ; P. O. Mo- ravia.
Andrews, J. O., far., Sec. 16; P. O. Mo- ravia.
ANDREWS, S. M., farmer, Sec. 21 ; P. O. Moravia ; one of the old set- tlers and enterprising farmers of Appa- noose Co., born in Bedford Co., Tenn., in 1808 ; at the age of 20, went to Cor- nersville, Giles Co. (so called from its being at the corners of three counties), where he helped to ereet the first busi- ness house in what became quite an enterprising town, but was demoralized by the war. In that building, he served a one year's apprenticeship at the sad- dlery trade, worked as journeyman for two or three years, and then opened a shop in Cornersville and followed the trade for seventeen years. In 1834, married Miss Nancy L. Woods, daughter of Oliver Woods ; he was born at. Boone's Station, Ky., Oet. 15, 1784 ; his father, Samuel Woods, was one of the very early settlers of Kentucky ; one of his sons was killed by the Indians ; he afterward removed to Giles Co., Tenn., where Oliver, Nov. 4, 1807, mar- ried Nancy Haines; she was born in North Carolina March 5, 1784, daugh- ter of John Haines, who afterward re- moved near Cornersville, Giles Co. Sev- eral brothers of the Haines family were in the Revolutionary war, were in the battle with Cornwallis at Cowensford ; one was killed, another taken prisoner ; John H., an expert rider, was active in pursuit of the British, made many nar- row escapes. The parents of Mrs. An- drews moved to Alabama ; in 1835, to southwest Missouri, where her mother
died in 1859, aged 75 years ; her father died in this county in 1863, aged 78 years, leaving five children, Mrs. A. the eldest daughter, was born in Giles Co., Tenn., in 1824; remained in Corners- ville until 1851, came to this county and settled on present farm; has im- proved 700 acres and divided among his children, except 240, which he retains. On arrival in Appanoose, Mr. A. in- vested all his money in land, erected a log cabin with no window or door casing, from which the wind soon blew the roof ; engaged at splitting rails for a neighbor, at which he labored until his hands were so worn that he left blood on his maul handle, and caused the report that he had killed a man. They had four chil- dren-James O., born at Cornersville in 1835; George M., born at Cor- nersville in 1844; Harvy M., born at Cornersville in 1849; Isora, born in this county in 1854. Mr. A. has held various township offices, and been a member of the Board of Supervisors ; has also taken an active part in the cause of temperance. Their son, Cephus P., enlisted in Co. F, 18th Iowa V. I., was captured at Camden, Ark., and taken to Tyler, Tex., removed to Camp Felden, where he died Oct. 15, 1864; buried at Camp Felden as unknown. Democrat ; Mrs. A. has been a member of the C. P. Church since 17 years of age.
Arnold, M., far., S. 24; P. O. Moravia. B
ARNET, M. E., far., Sec. 12; P. O. Moravia.
Beatty, J., far., Sec. 4; P. O. Moravia. BIDDLE, WILLIAM M., far., Sec. 5; P. O. Moravia ; among the en- terprising, industrious farmers of north- ern Appanoose; born in Washington Co., Penn., in 1827, where his grand- father, Timothy Biddle, born near New-
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ark, N. J., had settled at a very early day ; his father, J. T. Biddle, was born in the same county in 1802; his grand- father lived to be 80, and his great- grandmother 98 years of age; his mother, Jane Kerney, of Irish descent, was born in Ohio in 1804; they were married in Washington Co., Penn., about the year 1820; removed to Greene Co., Penn., where his father died Octo- ber 19, of the present year, leaving seven children-two daughters, residents of this State ; one son in California; a younger son, graduate of a theological school, preached at Uniontown, Penn., for five years ; removed to West Grove, Iowa, where he was killed in 1870; William M. remained at home, assisting ing in the labors of the farm, until 23 years of age ; received a good education in the common schools and Greene Acad- emy ; came to Iowa; one year after, returned to Groene Co. April 7, 1853, he married Miss Eunice V. Patterson, daughter of Maj. Robert Patterson ; born in Washington Co., Penn., in 1798, and living in the days of the Pennsylvania militia, he took his part in home military duty. Married Sophronia Minton, also a native of Washington Co., Penn .; parents very early settlers here; she was born in 1831; immediately after their marriage they removed to Iowa, coming di- rect to Appanoose Co., and settled where now resides, and owns 120 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. They have six children-Alvaretta M., born in August, 1855 ; John M., in April, 1859; Oliver M., in November, 1862; Cora E., in January, 1866 ; Isaac N., in July, 1869 ; Clara E., in September, 1873. Republican ; members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, since 16 years of age, of which he is Elder. Has been a member of the Board of Supervisors, and has held various Town- ship offices. Member I. O. O. F., No. 196, Moravia.
Blair, Henry, far., Sec. 4; P. O. Moravia. Blumerstuck, F., far., Sec. 4; P. O. Mo- ravia.
Bower, F. M., far., Sec. 4; P. O. Mora- via.
Brunson, L. M., far. Sec. 2; P. O. Mo- ravia.
Burns, A., far., S. 19; P. O. Moravia.
YALLEN, P. L., far., Sec. 28; P. O. C Moravia.
CALLEN, M. M., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Moravia; born in Tennessee in 1828; came to Van Buren Co., Iowa, in 1842; remained seven years ; thence to Appanoose Co. in 1849 ; he improved his farm and has good buildings, or- chard, etc .; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. He married Ida M. Andrews in Iowa; she was born in Tennessee; she died in 1872; he married Mrs. Emma E. Detwiler, in Iowa in 1877, who was born in Illinois in 1839 ; she was the widow of J. W. Dit- wiler, who was a soldier in 3d I. V. I., and was wounded at Arkansas Post and died in the army from effect of his wounds Jan. 11, 1862 ; she has two sons-Doug- lass W. and Isaac W. He is a Presby- terian and Mrs. C. a Baptist; Repub- lican. Mr. C. makes a specialty of breeding Italian queen-bees; has im- ported bees, which he paid $40 each for, is the most scientific bee dealer in the country.
Callen, W. P., far., S. 28; P. O. Moravia. Cate, Eli, far., Sec. 27; P. O. Moravia. CATE, SAMUEL, Jr., farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Moravia; of Southern birth and parentage; his grandfather, Samuel Cate, Sr., was born in North Carolina, about 1783 ; removed to Ten- nessee ; married Miss Barbara Wilhite, also born in North Carolina ; had eleven children ; William C., the father of Samuel, Jr., was born in Jefferson Co., Tenn., in 1804; married Susan Locke ; born in North Carolina in 1805, daugh- ter of John Locke; had fourteen chil- dren. Samuel was born in Jefferson Co., Tenn., in 1830 ; his parents moved to Sevier Co., Tenn; in 1848, to Iowa- first to Van Buren Co .; in the winter of 1849, to Appanoose, where his mother died in April, 1877; his father still lives with him. August 29, 1852, he married Miss Lucinda Wicker, daughter of James W., of this county, from North Carolina; she was born in North Carolina in 1835; in 1854, they moved to Mercer Co., Mo., and pur- chased a farm, with the expectation of making that his home; in 1860, his wife died, leaving two children-James M., born in 1854, now a successful
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teacher in Nebraska; and Harvey C., born in 1858. March 13, 1862, he married Susan J. Armstrong, who was born in Harrison Co., Ind., in 1840; daughter of Joseph A., who was born Jan. 24, 1797 ; married Jane Bently March 20, 1820; daughter of Abel B., a resident of Pittsburgh, Penn. ; they afterward became residents of Appa- noose Co., where she died Jan. 10, 1858; her father studied for the minis- try, and for thirty-four years was Pastor of the Predestination Church ; died Nov. 28, 1862; after marriage, Mr. Cate returned to his farm in Missouri; re- mained until 1864, when he removed to his present place of residence, where he owns 260 acres of land, valued at $20 per acre ; since has been engaged in farming and stock-raising, except one year spent in traveling in Nebraska and other States for the benefit of his wife's health. Mr. and Mrs. C. are members of the Predestination Church ; his first wife was a member of the United Breth- ren Church; his mother a member of the Predestination Church for fifty years.
CHAMBERS, WILLIAM L., farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Moravia ; born in Vermilion Co., Ind., in 1833; in 1850, with his father, John C., who was born in Indiana in 1810, came to Appa- noose ; his mother, whose maiden name was Norris, died three years after com- ing to Iowa ; his father again married, and moved to Nodaway Co., Mo., where he died Feb. 25, 1863. William L. re- mained in Appanoose with his brother- in-law. May 30, 1857, married Miss Adeline C. Callen, daughter of Henry C., from Van Buren Co., Iowa, where they had settled from East Tennessee in 1844; came to this county in 1846; were the third family who settled in Taylor Tp .; they remained here until their death. in 1853. Mr. Chambers engaged in farming by renting until 1861, when he purchased the farm he now owns, consisting of ninety-seven acres, valued at $1,200. Mr. C. takes an active part in educational matters and in the schools, having five children of his own to educate-John F., born in October, 1860 ; Henry E., in December, 1863; Clara A., in May, 1866; Alex A., in April, 1868, and George R., in
January, 1870. Has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Constable and As- sessor. A brother of Mrs. Chambers, Albert H. Callen, just after re-enlistment in Co. D, 6th Iowa V. I., was killed in action at Resaca May 15, 1864; was buried at the National Cemetery at Chat- tanooga.
Coat, W., far., S. 22 ; P. O. Moravia. Coffin, B. F., far., S. 21; P. O. Moravia. Coffin, J. A., far., S. 23 ; P. O. Unionville. Coulson, E., far., S. 29; P. O. Moravia. Coulson, Wm., far., S. 29 ; P. O. Moravia. Cox, M. P., far., S. 3; P. O. Moravia. Crawford, H. S., far., S. 2; P. O. Moravia. Cree, J. J., far., S. 4 ; P. O. Moravia. Criddlebough, M., far., Sec. 20; P. O. Moravia.
Crist, Lewis, far., S. 4 ; P. O. Moravia. Croft, Wm., far, Sec. 4 ; P. O. Moravia.
CUMMINS, E., merchant, proprietor general store and drug store, Moravia ; born in Spencer Co., Ind., in 1832 ; came to Iowa in 1848, and with his parents located in Moravia in 1849 ; was one of the first settlers in Moravia ; about the first to commence the mercan- tile business ; he opened a general store in 1856, in which he continued with good success until he formed a company of men and went with them as Captain of Co. F, 8th I. V. C., in June of 1863, and while leading his company in the battle of Kencsaw Mountain, received a severe wound in the left leg, and, after recovering from his wound, returned to his regiment and took command of his company until the close of the war, par- ticipating in the principal battles under Gen. Sherman, and also with Gen. Thomas in his victory against rebel Gen. Hood, in Tennessee, and was mus- tered out of the service by reason of physical disability. After the close of the war he returned to Moravia and continued his former business ; he has a large double brick store in which he keeps a large stock of dry goods, boots and shoes, clothing, drugs and the post- office ; he has held the office of Post- master twelve years, and Notary Public twenty-four years ; he has 600 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre, with fine building, bearing orchard, etc .; he was editor and publisher of the Weekly Messenger and the Videt four years.
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