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HINKHOUSE, FREDERICK
farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Wilton; born in Germany in 1800; came to America in 1842 and to Iowa in 1853, and located on his present farm. Married Anna Hunick in 1845; she was born in Prussia in 1826; have eight children- Aliee C., Rufus W., Ellen L., John F., Mary Jane, Emma V., Simon Peter and Aaron M. Mr. H. has been School Director and hield other town offiees. Are members of the Presbyterian Church ; Democrat.
Hinkhouse, R., far., S. 15 ; P. O. Wilton. Honk, Gabriel, far .; P. O. Pleasant Hill. HUNICK, F. W., farmer, See. 15 ; P. O. Wilton; owns 205 acres land valued at $40 per acre ; born in Prussia in 1830 ; came to America in 1840, and to Iowa in 1853, and in 1857 located on
his present farm. Married Catherine Myers in 1866; she was born in Kerr Co., Ohio in 1845 ; have five children -Jane, George, John, Charley and Emma. Are members of Lutheran Church ; Demoerat.
TAQUA, ELMER, contractor of stone quarry ; P. O. Pleasant Hill.
Jinkins, G. N., clergyman ; P. O. Wilton. JENNINGS, JOSEPH, far., See. 23; P. O. Wilton; owns 124 aeres of land, valued at $45 per aere; born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, in 1818; came to Iowa in 1853 and located in Cedar Co. Married Rebecca Kester in 1854; she was born in Crawford Co., Ohio, in 1834; have four children living-Jos. Jr., Eva L., Wm. S. and Theodore ; has one child by a former marriage --- Martha A. Jerome died at the age of 5 years. Republican.
JOHNSTON, GILBERT, farm- er, See. 9 ; P. O. Pleasant Hill ; born in Scotland in 1821 ; came to Ameriea in 1840, and located on his present farm. Married Catherine Rice in 1852; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1830 ; nine children - Emma, Wm. H., George, Elizabeth, Margaret, Thomas, Elmira, Minervia, one infant. Mr. J. has been Justice about twenty years. Are mem- bers of the U. B. Church.
K ARNS, JEREMIAH, farmer, Sec. P. O. Wilton.
KAUFMANN, ANDREW, farmer, See. 34; P. O. Sugar Creek Mills; owns 440 aeres land, valued at $25 per acre; born in Prussia in 1828; came to America in 1847, and located the same year on his present farm. Mar- ried Rosa Ruehti in 1853 ; she was born in Switzerland in 1833 ; have six ehil- dren-Andrew, Rosa, Jane, John, Mena and Sarah ; lost two-Rosa and Wm .; are members of Lutheran Church.
KAUFMANN, HENRY, farmer, See. 27 ; P. O. Sugar Creek Mills ; owns 970 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; born in Prussia in 1823; came to America in 1847, and located in Cedar Co., Iowa. Married Christina Miller in 1855 ; she was born in Prussia in 1833; have three children-Henry, Fred and Charley. Members of the M. E. Church. Republican.
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KING, CHRISTIAN, farmer, See. 24; P. O. Wilton; owns 260 aeres land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Germany in 1812; came to America in 1833, and to Iowa in 1847, and located on his present farm. Married Catherine Rowe in 1836 ; she was born in Perry Co., Penn. in 1812; have seven ehil- dren-Sarah, John, William, Mary, Lucy Ann, Cassie and Emina. Are members of M. E. Church.
Kirchoffer, A., far., See. 34; P.O. Wilton. KISER, ISAAC, farmer, See. 11; P. O. Wilton ; owns 319 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Page Co., Va., in 1825; came to Iowa in 1849, and located in Sugar Creek. Married Caroline Huniek in 1854; she was born in Germany in 1834 ; have six children - William, Charles, Aaron, Alice, Jacob and Isaac N. Members of the Presbyterian Church.
KISER, WM., farmer, See. 13; P. O. Wilton ; owns 125 aeres of land, val- ued at $45 per aere ; born in Page Co., Va., in 1840; eame to Iowa in 1849. Married Mary Ann Port in 1862; she was born in Bedford Co., Penn., in 1839 ; have four children-Charles A., Christina I., Louis C. and Catherine M. Are members of Presbyterian Church.
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ANCAMP, J. B., far., See. 10 ; P. O. Pleasant Hill.
LEECH, JAMES H., farmer, See. 28; P. O. Sugar Creek Mills; owns 375 aeres of land, valued at $30 per aere ; born in Roekbridge Co., Va., Dee. 3, 1817 ; eame to Iowa in 1846, and lo- eated on his present farm in 1849. Married Mary E. MeCroskey in 1849; she was born in Rockbridge Co., Va., in 1829, and died in 1868; have five eliildren-Christianna I., Jane E., Mary A., Martha M. and Charley F. ; married again in 1870 to Mary E. Evans ; she was born in Sugar Creek Tp., Cedar Co., Iowa, in 1842; have three children -John B., James H. and William J. Mr. Leech was the first County Clerk elected in Cedar Co .; was appointed Judge of Probate for a short term.
Lewis, J. S., far., Sec. 9; P. O. Wilton. Lindsey, C. L., far., See. 1 ; P. O. Wilton. Lower, J., far., See. 26 ; P. O. Wilton. M AROLF, FREDERICK, far., Sec. 35; P. O. Wilton.
Miller, J. B., far., See. 9; P. O. Pleasant Hill.
MILLER, M. G., retired, See. 16; P. O. Pleasant Hill ; owns 151 acres of land, valued at $40 per aere; born in York Co., Penn., in 1811 ; eame to Iowa in 1851, and located on his present farm in 1853. Marricd Elizabeth Rider in 1834; she was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1811 ; have seven ehildren- J. R., J. B., Gco. W., J. J., Wireman, Edmund, M. H. Margaret died at the age of 34 years, and W. O. at the age of 21, from wounds received at the bat- tle of Winehester. Mr. M. has been County Surveyor for about sixteen years. Members of the United Brethren Church ; Republican. Miller, M. H., far .; P. O. Pleasant Hill.
N AUMAN, JACOB R., farmer ; P.
O. Pleasant Hill.
PORT, THEODORE, farmer, See. 14 ; P. O. Wilton.
PORT, NICHOLAS, farmer, Sec. I3; P. O. Wilton ; owns 270 acres, valued at $45 per acre ; born in Germany in 1813; eame to America in 1833; removed to his present farmi in Sugar Creek in 1856. Married Catherine Bueh in 1838 ; she was born in Ger- many in 1817; have five ehildren- Theodore, Charles F., Mary, Charlotte Flora. Augustus enlisted Co. D, 11th Regt. I. V. I., and eame home and died in 1862; Adolphus died at the age of 26; Mr. P. has been County Commiss- ioner one year. Member of Presbyterian Church. Democrat.
R EHBIEN, EDWARD, farmer, See. 15 ; P. O. Pleasant Hill.
Riee, Margaret, far., Sec. 3 ; P. O. Pleas- ant Hill.
Ridenour, N., far., S. 9 ; P. O. Rochester. Ridenour, W., far., P. O. Wilton.
RIDENOUR, W. D., farmer, See. 12; P. O. Wilton ; owns fifty-eight acres of land, valued at $45 per aere ; born in Sugar Creek Tp., Cedar Co., Iowa in 1853 ; removed to his present farm in 1867. Married Mary Turner ; she was born in Cedar County in 1853 ; have two children-Martha S. and Ruth H. Members of M. E. Church.
Rohrick, W., far., Sec. 11; P. O. Wilton. Russell, J. W., farmer, See. 9; P. O. Wilton.
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SCOTT, C. T., farmer, Sec. 16 ; P. O. Wilton.
Scott, J. R., far., S. 4 ; P.O. Pleasant Hill. Scott, J. G., far .; P. O. Wilton.
Scott, R. G., S. 15 ; P. O. Wilton.
Smith, C., far., S. 12 ; P. O. Wilton. Smith, Win., far., S. 10; P. O. Pleasant Hill.
Stegaman, E., far., S. 4 ; P. O. Pleasant Hill. Sterrett, H., far., S. 21 ; P. O. Pleasant Hill. Sterrett, G. H., far., S. 21 ; P. O. Pleasant Hill.
Sterrett, Wm., far., S. 16; P. O. Pleasant Hill.
V ANESS, C. H., far., S. 1; P. O. Wilton.
Walton, A., far., S. 23; P. O. Wilton.
Walton, J. R., far., S. 15; P. O. Wilton. Watson, I. M., far. ; P. O. Wilton.
WEAVER, JOHN W., farmer, S. 13; P. O. Wilton; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre ; born in Maryland in 1841; came to Iowa in 1864, and located in Sugar Creek. Married Margaret Kiser in 1868; she was born in Cedar Co., Iowa, in 1852; have three children-Carrie, Margaret and Franklin. Mr. Weaver has been Constable, and held other offices. Re- publican.
WEED, D. C., farmer, S. 33; P. O. Sugar Creek Mills; owns 119 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Orange Co., N. Y., in 1816; came to Iowa in 1853, and located on his present farm. Married Rebecca Neafie in 1843; she was born in Orange Co., N. Y., in 1819; have five children-Charles N., Egbert L., Ella M., Tompkins B., and Arthur. Mr. W. has held the office of Town Clerk and Assessor ; arc members of the Congregational Church. WENKE, EDWARD, farmer, S. 36; P. O. Wilton; owns 280 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Germany in 1843; came to America in 1866, and located in Durant; removed
to his present farm in 1876. Married Mary Lodge in 1875; she was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1837.
Member of the Lutheran Church.
Whitmer, Eli, far., S. 6 ; P. O. Wilton. Whitmer, J., far., S. 12; P. O. Pleasant Hill.
Whitmer, J. A., far., P. O. Wilton.
WHITMER, JOSIAH, farmer, Sec. 11 ; P. O. Pleasant Hill; owns 320 acres of land valued at $40 per acre ; born in Crawford Co., Ohio, in 1830; came to Iowa in 1849, and lo- cated in Sugar Creek. Married Mary J. Ocheltree in 1859; she was born in Ohio in 1839; have seven children --- Morris, George, Andrew, Gibson, Mag- gie, William and Effie M.
Whitmer, J., far., Sec. 3; P. O. Wilton. WHITMER, PETER, far., S. 2; P. O. Pleasant Hill; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Crawford Co., Ohio, in 1835; came to Iowa in 1849. Married Mary Garber in 1858; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1838 ; have six children --- Ella, Mc- Clellus, Susan, Moses, Catherine and James. Are members of the Presby- terian Church.
Wilford, Oliver, fariner ; P. O. Rochester Wildison, W., far., S. 23; P. O. Wilton. Witmer. J. W., far., S. 35 ; P. O. Wilton. WITMER, M. G., farmer ; Sec. 25 ; P. O. Wilton ; owns 200 acres of land in Inland Tp., valued at $45 per acre; born in Northumberland Co., Penn., in 1833; came to Iowa in 1865 and lo- cated in Inland Tp. Married Elizabeth Beard in 1858; she was born in Dau- phin Co., Penn., in 1835 ; have four children --- Joel W., Charles A., Mary B., and an infant; have lost three chil- dren-George, William and Lizzie. Member of the Reform Church. Wife is a member of the Lutheran Church. Democrat.
Wood, D. C., far., S. 33; P. O. Wilton.
ROCHESTER TOWNSHIP.
A DAMS, GEORGE, farmer ; P. O. Moscow.
Adams, Gco. B., far. ; P. O. Moscow.
Anderson, Abdigal, farmer, Sec. 1 ; P. O. Rochester.
Andrus, H. H., far. ; P. O. Tipton.
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Ansley, J., far., S. 25 ; P. O. Tipton. Atkins, L. P., physician, Rochester. AGG, DANIEL, restaurant, Roches- ter.
Bagg, Polly, restaurant, Rochester.
BAILEY, GIDEON, farmer and brecder of Poland-China hogs ; P. O. Tipton ; owns 130 acres of land, valucd at $40 per acre ; born in Columbiana Co., O., in 1838 ; came to Iowa in 1851 and located on his present farm. Mar- ried Jennie M. Thayer in 1860; she was born in N. Y., in 1845 ; have four children-Ellsworth G., Laura L., Noah E. and George F. Republican.
Bailey, H. M., farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Rochester.
Bair, A., Postmaster and druggist, Rochester.
Bair, C. F., farmer, P. O. Rochester.
BAKER, JOHN, farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Moscow ; owns 300 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; born in Picka- way Co., O., in 1822, came to Iowa in 1836. Married Sarah Howes; she was born in Edgar Co., Ill., in 1828 ; have eight children-Jasper T., McNathan, Matilda, William M., S. Elizabeth, Anna Belle, Francis M. and Emma J. Dem- ocrat.
BAKER, W.M., farmer, Scc. 18; P. O. Moscow ; owns 700 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre ; born in Picka- way Co., O., in 1819; came to Iowa in 1836, and located in Rochester Town- ship, Cedar Co .; removed to his present farm in 1863; was in the mercantile business in Rochester for about fourteen years. Married Belinda Linscy in 1850; she was born in Hamilton Co., O., in 1833; have four children-William, Ida May, Curtis and Grant ; had two children by former marriage-James P. and Welcome M. Mr. B. has held dif- ferent offices in the township, and has been Deputy Sheriff of the county. Republican.
Baker, Wm., M., farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Moscow.
BARCLAY, THOMAS, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Tipton ; owns 186 acres land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Franklin Co., Penn., in 1835; came to Iowa in 1853. Married Mary Looney in 1868 ; she was born in Butler Co., O., in 1831. Mr. B. las five children
by a former marriage-Delina, Joseph, Oretta, John and Thomas ; Mrs. B. has two by a former marriage-Anna and Frank. Is a member of M. E. Church ; Republican.
Bates, Mary J., Sec. 1 ; P. O. Rochester. Billups, J., far., Sec. 32 ; P. O. Moscow. Billups, W. O., far., S. 32; P. O. Moscow. Blackmer, A. C., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O Rochester.
Breen, Thos., far., S. 19; P. O. Moscow. Britton, F. L., farmer, Sec. 17; P. O.
Rochester.
CORLILE, A. B., farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Tipton.
Cary, Leander, laborer ; P. O. Rochester. Cary, Edward, farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Rochester.
CLINE, JONATHAN, farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Rochester; owns 250 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre ; born in Cedar Co., Iowa, in 1844; his parents came to Iowa in 1839, and locat- ed on the same farm that Mr. Cline now owns. His father, Abraham Cline, was born in Pennsylvania in 1798, and mar- ried Lydia Sharp in 1829; she was born in Maryland in 1808. Have three chil- dren-Nancy, Elizabeth and Jonathan ; Angelinc died at the age of 21 years. Mr. Jonathan Cline has been Town Clerk, and held other town offices. Re- publican.
Cooley, George, far .; P. O. Rochester.
Cromer, Geo., farmer, S.29; P. O. Moscow. Comstock, Charles, lab .; P. O. Roches- ter.
D ICKEY, D. A., far .; P. O. Moscow.
Dickey, George, farmer; P. O. Moscow. Duncan, James, farmer, P. O. Tipton.
DRAKE, MARION, carpenter, S. 32 ; P. O. Moscow ; born in Cedar Co., Iowa, in 1848. His father, William Drake, was born in Hardin Co., Ky., in 1827, and died in 1855. Married Drusilla Rizley, in 1847 ; she was born in Indiana, in 1827; had four chil- dren - Marion, Samantha, Samuel, and William D. Mrs. Drake was mar- ried again in 1860, to Michael Carpen- ter; he was born in Bedford Co., Penn., in 1829. They have two children- John M. and Mertie L. Are members of Christ Church.
Drake, Samuel, far, S. 32; P.O. Rochester.
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Drake, Samantha, S. 32 ; P. O. Moscow. Drake, Wm. D., far., S. 32 ; P. O. Moscow. Duncan. D. S., farmer ; P. O. Moscow.
IDGINTON, JANE ; P.O. Rochester. E'
Edward, S. H., far., S. 8 ; P. O. Pleasant Hill.
INEFIELD, JOHN, wagon maker ; P. O. Rochester.
Foreman, C., far., S. 6; P. O. Rochester.
Frain, G., capitalist, S. 12; P.O. Rochester. FULWIDER, JAMES H., farm- er, S. 32; P. O. Tipton; owns 360 acres land, valued at 845 per acre ; born in Green Brier Co., Va., 1832 ; came to Iowa in 1839. Married M. E. Barclay in 1861; she was born in Pennsylva- nia in 1842; have three children- Eliza E., Johnny B., and Howard A. Mr. F. has held different offices in the township. Democrat.
G Y ANO, WM. S., farmer; P. O. In- land.
Gaskell, S. N., far. ; P. O. Moscow. Gritton, L., far. ; P. O. Rochester.
GRIMM, W.M. C., farmer, See. 31 ; P. O. Rochester ; born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, in 1833; came to Iowa in 1866. Married Elizabeth Pletscher in 1857 ; she was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, in 1831 ; have one child-Mausuetus, born in 1858. Mr. G. enlisted in 1862, in the 31st I. V. I., and was discharged in 1865; was in all the battles that regi- ment participated in. Rents his farın of Michael Pletscher, his father-in-law, who owns 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; came to Iowa in 1852. Hc married Susana Spadt in 1826; she was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, in 1806; Mr. P. was born in Center Co., Penn., in 1802; have four children-Anna, Elizabeth, Amos and Isaac. Are mem- bers of the Lutheran Church.
H AMS, E., farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Moscow.
Hains, T., far., P. O. Moscow.
HARDMAN, HENRY, farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Pleasant Hill; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $40 per aore ; born in Harrison Co., Va., in 1801; came to Iowa in 1836, and lo- cated on his present farm. Married Mary Searl in 1821 ; she was born in Steuben Co., N. Y., in 1803 ; have four children living-Cain, Sarah, Silas and Saman-
tha. Was married again to Mary Perkey, in 1873; she was born in Virginia in 1841; she had four children-Sarah Jane, W. H., James and Maria. Mr. H. was one of the first settlers of Cedar Co .; took the Government consus of the county in 1840, and assessed the county in 1847 ; has held the office of Justice of the Peace twenty years. Are mem- bers of the M. E. Church.
Hankins, George.
Hardman, Silas, farmer and carpenter; P.
O. Rochester.
Hardman, Sarah A .; P. O. Rochester. Horn, Jas. B., Sec. 35 ; P. O. Tipton.
Horn, John W., far .; P. O. Rochester and Tipton.
Heffner, John, far., S. 31 ; P. O. Moscow. HENDERSON, DANIEL, farm- er, Sec. 29; P. O. Moscow ; owns 309 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; born in Pike Co., Ohio, in 1821; came to Iowa in 1840 ; removed to his present farm in 1853. Married Hannah Wilson in 1841; she was born in Warren Co., Ind., in 1823; have eight children- Amanda M., Harriet M., S. J., D. W., Abbie J., Alice, John D. and Ida L. Are members of the Christian Church; Republican.
Henderson, D. W., farmer ; P. O. Moscow. Highly, Thos., far., S. 6; P. O. Rochester. HORN, H. C., farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Tipton ; owns 350 acres of land, val- ued at $30 per acre ; born in Bedford Co., Penn., in 1822; came to Iowa in 1852 and located in Rochester Town- ship. Married Ann M. Barriek in 1844; she was born in Somerset Co., Penn., in 1823 ; have cight children- Mary J., William, Amanda, John, James B., Emma B., Ann E. and Charley. Are members of the M. E. Church ; Republican.
Harm, W. F., far., Sec. 34; P. O. Tipton. Howe, F. H., farmer ; P. O. Moscow
Howe, Nathan, farmer ; P. O. Rochester. Howe, Orlando, far .; P. O. Rochester.
"NGRAM, JAMES, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Rochester.
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EFFERS, JOHN, farmer ; P. O. Tip- ton.
JENNINGS, JAMES, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Moscow; owns 299 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, in 1829 ;
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eame to Iowa in 1852, and located on his present farm. Married Almira Bar- nard in 1850; she was born in Wash- ington Co., Indiana, in 1832; have eight children-Melissa L., Sophrona, Eunice A., Helena, John Francis, Minnie, Ar- thur E. and Elizabeth ; lost two-Levi Orvis, at the age of 12 years, and one in infaney. Mr. J. has been Justice of the Peace two years and held all the different town offiees. Is a clergyman in the Church of Christ.
K ERTER, JOHN, farmer; P. O. Rochester.
Kester, Len., farmer, S. 26 ; P. O. Roehes- ter.
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INCOLN, GEORGE, farmer ; P. O. Rochester.
Lincoln, John E., farmer ; P. O. Rochester. Lowderman, Jonathan, farmer, See. 7; P.
O. Rochester.
Lowderman, Wm., far .; S. 7 ; P. O. Roeh- ester.
M cCLARREN, DUNCAN, laborer ; P. O. Rochester.
Marquott, Jacob, far .; S. 25 ; P. O. Tipton. Mathews, Daniel J., far .; P. O. Moscow. MATHEWS, THOMAS E., farmer, Sec. 29 ; P. O. Tipton, owns 285 aeres of land, valued at $35 per aere ; born in Virginia in 1814; eame to Iowa in 1838, and located in Cedar Co. Married Naney Hill in 1845; she was born in Pocahontas Co., Va., in 1827 ; have eight children - Elizabeth, Josephine, Charley, Emma, Augusta, Thomas, Isaae, George W .; lost four-Mason and Margaret and two in infancy. . Members of the Meth- odist Church.
Melson, N. F., far., S. 34; P. O. Rochester. Mitehell, John N., lime burner and farmer, S. 26 ; P. O. Tipton. .
.Morton, Richard, far .; P. O. Rochester.
MOORE, PATRICK L., farmer, S. 32; P. O. Sugar Creek ; owns 220 aeres, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Ireland in 1822; came to America in 1844 ; removed to his present farm in 1863. Married Drusilla Rhodes in 1861; she was born in Warren Co., O., in 1834; have one ehild by adoption- Hannah Eliza. Mr. Moore enlisted in 1861 in the 18th Ohio V. I .; was in the battle of Bull Run; enlisted again in 1862, in the gun-boat service.
Mushmaker, George, far., S. 25 ; P. O. Macon.
Munn, Silas, far; P. O. Tipton.
Munn, Phœba A., far., S. 25; P. O. Tipton.
ILES, ELISHA, farmer; P. O. Rochester.
N O "HARRY, JAMES, farmer, S. 25; P. O. Rochester. DEDEN, WILLIAM, farmer, S. 2; P. O. Rochester.
Pliteher, M., farmer, S. 31 ; P. O. Roehcs- ter.
Porter, John J., far .; P. O. Rochester. Pratt, Joseph, farmer, S. 17 ; P. O. Mos- cow.
R IDENOUR, J. A., farmer; P. O. Rochester. RIDENOUR, J. B., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Rochester; owns fifty-seven acres land, valued at $35 per aere ; born in Maryland in 1828; eame to Iowa in 1843 with his parents ; located on his present farm in 1873 ; has been married three times-to Elizabeth Fulwider, and had two children, Malvin and Amanda -and to Mary Ann Fulwider and had two children-George and Eva-and to Ann Beatty and had three children- Earnest, William and Aliee. Members of Reformed Church ; Republican.
RIDENOUR, JOHN D., farmer, S. 6; P. O. Rochester; owns 160 aeres land, valued at $30 per acre; born in Green County, Ohio, in 1835; eame to Iowa in 1843. Married Sarah C. Kester in1860; she was born in Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio, in 1841; they have seven children-John D., Saralı E., Charles H., Chester S., Florence A. and Theodore Hayes. Members of the United Brethren Church. Republican. RIDENOUR, N. A., farmer, S. 7; P. O. Rochester ; owns 285 aeres of land valued at $30 per acre; born in Maryland in 1826; came to Iowa in 1843, and loeated with his parents in Rochester Tp., Cedar Co .; removed to his present farm in 1855. Married Nancy Cline in 1849; she was born in Ohio in 1831 ; have four children-Angelina, Cornelius, Daniel and Luke. Has held different township offiees.
Riffenburg, L., farmer, S. 12; P. O. Rochester. Rochlots, John N., Scc. 36.
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ROSS, JOHN B., farmer, S. 31; P. O. Tipton ; owns 174 aeres of land, valued at $35 per aere ; born in Frank- lin Co., Pem., in 1800 ; eame to Iowa in 1857, and located on his present farm. Married SarahAn Kirkpatrick in 1851; she was born in Franklin Co., Penn., in 1825 ; have three children-Sarah J., J. O., Agnes M .; has held different town offiees ; members of Presbyterian Church ; Republican.
SCHAFFENET, J. F., farmer, Sec. 32; P. O Moscow.
Scott, H. G., farmer, See. 32; P. O. Rochester.
Sheets, Adam, far. : P. O. Rochester.
Sheets, Henry, farmer; P. O. Rochester. SIMMERMAKER, PHILIP, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Tipton ; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre ; born in Germany in 1811; came to America in 1834, and located in Iowa on his present farm, in 1854. Married Anna M. Beech in 1837 ; she was born in Germany in 1821; have two chil- dren-George and Samuel; lost one- Elizabeth, died at the age of 29 years ; have an adopted daughter-Margaret. Are members of the Reformed Church ; Democrat.
Slater J. N., farmer : P. O. Moscow. Slater, Isaac, far., See. 19; P. O. Moseow. Slater, James, far., S. 19; P. O. Moscow. Slater, James J., far., S. 19; P. O. Moscow. Spencer, H., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Rochester.
Spiger, J. L. & J. M., fars , See. 7; P. O. Rochester.
Smith, J. N., farmer; P. O. Rochester. Smitt, Wm., farmer ; P. O. Rochester. Swisher, Wm., farmer; P. O. Rochester. Snab, Samuel, cooper ; Rochester. Story, N., far., S. 29 ; P. O. Tipton.
Summemaker, George, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Tipton.
Summemaker, Philip, far., Sec. 30; P. O. Tipton.
Summemaker, S., farmer, See. 30; P. O. Tipton.
W ALKER, A. H., earpenter, P. O. Rochester.
WALTERS, NOAH, farmer; P. O. Rochester ; owns 90 acres of land, valued at $35 per aere ; born in Ham- ilton Co., Ohio, in 1819 ; eame to lowa in 1845, and located in Rochester and engaged in the business of blacksmith- ing. Married Elizabeth Vandolalı in 1845 ; she was born in Dearborn Co., Ind., in 1819; have three children- Indiana, Martha Ellen and Mary Ester. Mr. W. has held different town offices ; Republiean.
Whitcomb, Argo Emma ; P. O. Rochester. WILSON, ANDREW, farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Rochester; owns 311 acres of land, valued at $30 per aere ; born in Highland Co., Ohio, in 1823; eame to Iowa in 1839. Married Eliza- beth Lauderman in 1843; she was born in Greene Co., Ohio, in 1822 ; have six children-William H., S. J., George W., Ellen, Preda, Anna Belle ; located on his present farm in 1843; was one of the carly settlers of the county. Mr. W. was Township Assessor seven years ; Democrat.
Wilson, I. J., farmer ; P. O. Rochester. Wilson, J. M., farmer ; P. O. Rochester. Wilson, W. H., far., P. O. Rochester.
WISE, OWEN, farmer, See. 6; P. O. Rochester ; owns 137 aeres of land, valued at $35 per acre ; born in Craw- ford Co .. Ohio, in 1839. His father, Henry Wise, was among the early set- tlers of Cedar Co .; came to Iowa in 1839. Married Catherine Barnard in 1862 ; she was born in Indiana in 1840 ; have six children-Martin W., James E., Wilber H., Hubert H., Lenora B., Juliet. Republican.
Walcott, Samuel, grocer, Rochester. Weaver, Emanuel, saloon, Rochester. Wood, J. C., farmer ; P. O. Rochester. Wood, J. D., far., S. 7 ; P. O. Rochester. Wright. Horace, groeer ; Rochester.
ERBY, ALBERT, farmer ; P. (). Z' Rochester.
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LOUDEN VILLAGE.
LOUDEN VILLAGE.
A LLEN, J. D., butcher.
Assmusen, F. R., teacher.
ARKALEW, C. O., dealer in butter
B and eggs.
BAIRD, D. W., Postmaster and dealer in groceries, books, stationery, tobacco, cigars, &e .; was born in Center Co., Penn., Jan. 17, 1826; he came to Seott Co., Iowa, in 1857, and to this county in October, 1858. Has been Postmaster since Nov. 22, 1861; was Treasurer of this town two terms ; Jus- tice of the Peace five years. He married Miss Ella A. Pottarff Oet. 1, 1860, a native of Clearfield Co., Penn .; they have one son and one daughter- Charley H., born Feb. 24, 1865 ; Lillie May, born July 20, 1875.
BANKS, M. L., merchant, dealer in dry goods and general merchandise ; was born in Danbury, Conn., Sept. 16, 1839 ; he came to this county March 1, 1860, and located in Louden, and been engaged in the above business fourteen years. He married Miss Annie Oakley, a native of Reading, Conn .; have one son and two daughters-Sarah, William and Joseph. Was Township Trustee a number of years, and member of the School Board six years.
Bauckhouse, Henry, blacksmith.
Beetle, Ed., railroad laborer. Bennett, Charles, farmer.
BENNETT, V. A., was born in the town of Loek, Cayuga Co., N. Y., June 2, 1808; he lived there until 1845 ; he then moved to Boone Co., Ill., where he lived until 1851, and then removed to Jones Co., Iowa ; lived there until 1860, and then came to Louden, where he has since resided. In 1830, he married Miss Polley Ralph, a native of Living- ston Co., N. Y .; she died in December, 1859. He married again to Mrs. Frances B. Page Aug. 9, 1862, a native of Sus- sex Co., N. J .; he had eight children by first wife, four sons and four daugh- ters - Sylvester, Meranda, Matilda, Charles, Julia, Ellen, Edward and Ed- son, twins ; Edward and Edson served in the late rebellion ; Edson
died at Vieksburg and Edward died shortly after returning home. Mrs. Bennett has six children by her former marriage, two sons and four daughters -L. K., Anelilueia, Loraine, Scott, Julia and Elizabeth, and lost one son in the late rebellion, shot at Lookout Mountain. Mr. B. has been Mayor of Louden two terms, Justice of the Peace two terms in Jones County.
Bennett, Wm., merchant.
Benson, Charles, retired.
Belter, Henry, harness maker.
Bleyer, A. S., jeweler.
Bramer, Henry, Ger. Lutheran minister.
Brandt, Peter, peddler.
Bruns, Wm. H., prop. St. Cloud Hotel.
Burton, Merritt, laborer. ALDWELL, A., laborer.
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Claus, Vass, drayman.
Claus, Wm., laborer.
Clayton, Jolm, laborer.
Cook, Wm., carpenter.
Cooley, Frank, engineer.
Casper, John.
Coors, Peter, laborer.
Crandall, Melvin, livery stable. Cutler, C. T., station agent.
D EAMER, WM., carpenter.
Dugan, Curtin, laborer.
DUGAN, ELIZABETH, MRS., widow of Lieut. W. M. Dugan, who was born in Pennsyl- vania ; he came to Louden in the Fall of 1857. In 1862, Mr. D. enlisted in Co. K, 35th I. V. I., and was chosen First Lieutenant ; he was wounded near Gettysburg and again at the battle of Pleasant Hill, from which he died May 11, 1864. Mrs. D.'s maiden name was Irwin, a native of Clearfield Co., Penn. Married Sept. 10, 1850 ; he left a fam- ily of two sons and two daughters- Gertrude O., Gerald I., Andrew C. and Ella P.
Dugan, Iron, musician. Drennen, Charles, barber. Dyckhoff, Lewis, elerk.
ILLIOTT, E. M., principal school.
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Escher, J. F., physician. FLAGLE, URIAH, teamster.
Fineh, Amasa, meehanie. Foeke, D., boot and shoe dealer. Frind, J., clerk. Y ALIGHER, OWEN, laborer.
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Gibbons, John, laborer. Glassner, W. O., Pastor M. E. Church. Grady, C. W., laborer.
GUTH, HENRY, proprietor billiard hall; was born in Holstein, Germany, Aug. 28, 1836 ; he lived there until 1850, and then emigrated to the United States and De Witt, Clinton Co., Iowa ; he remained there until 1869 ; lived in Wheatland until 1875, and then came to this place. He married Miss Mena Behrens, a native of Hanover, Germany ; they have four sons and one daughter -Henry, Lena, Edward, Julius and Charles. He served three years in the rebellion, in Co. B, 1st I. V. C. ALL, THOS. D., butcher.
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HAHN, WM. F., druggist ; was born in the Province of Holstein, Germany, Oet. 1, 1835 ; he left there when about 18 years of age, and emigrated to Balti- more, where he remained about eighteen months, and then moved to De Witt, Clinton Co., Iowa; he remained there about five years, and then eame to Lou- den and has followed the above business ever sinee. Is Notary Publie, and has been for a number of years ; in 1876, was elected Mayor. He married Miss Theresa Peterson April 6, 1861, a na- tive of Germany ; they have one son and one daughter-Herman, born Aug. 19, 1867; Amilie, Feb. 7, 1869. In 1872, Mr. H. ereeted a fine briek busi- ness block for his business, at the eost of $6,000. In the Summer of 1877, Mr. H., with his family, made a visit to his former home, and traveled exten- sively through Switzerland, being absent about four months on his trip. Houson, Henry, wagon maker.
Haskins, W. C., Justiee of the Peace. Heek, Samuel, plasterer. Helenbrecht, Wm., laborer.
Henry, N. D., lumber dealer.
TOHNSTON, EDGAR, weigh master.
K ELLER, JOHN, blaeksmith.
Kelso, John, horse doctor. Kennan, H. D., blaeksmith. Klein, August, blacksmith.
KIMBALL, DAVID, stoek buyer ; was born in Sussex Co., N. J., in 1832; lived there until 5 years of age, then his parents moved to Franklin Co., Ohio ; he lived there eighteen years ; he went to California in 1854, and remained there five and a half years, and then came to Louden ; has been engaged in the stoek business for the past seventeen years ; owns 345 aeres. He married Miss Cynthia Kelso in May, 1861, a native of Cedar Co., Iowa; they have three sons-Wm. M., Lumis K. and Shadrach.
Kineh, C. W., earpenter.
Kohler, Wm., merchant.
Korup, Alexander, agricultural implem'ts. Kroger, Henry, laborer.
L INDSTRUM, ANDREW, night watch R. R. eating house.
Ludwigs, Wm., saloon keeper. cCABE, BARNEY, Marshal.
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McCabe, Charles, laborer.
McCabe, John, painter.
Meyers, Christ, laborer.
Muhs, W. J., operator.
Myer, Wm. laborer.
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TORTHROP, H. C., tinner.
P ARR, JOSEPH, insurance ageut,
Parr, Riehard, laborer. Parsons, Win., laborer.
PETERSEN, AUGUST, dealer in grain, lumber and coal ; was born in Prussia, Germany, Sept. 22, 1827 ; lived there until 1852, and then emigrated to the United States and to this eounty ; he entered 360 acres of land from the Gov- ernment and has lived here ever sinee ; has been engaged in the above business sinee 1864. He married Miss Matilda Hu- cher in 1864, a native of Chicago, born March 18, 1846 ; no family. -
Petersen, C. U., earpenter. (
Petersen, Emil, merehant.
Petersen, Herman, merehant.
Petersen, Julus, merchant.
Petersen, L., retired.
PETERSEN BROS., merchants.
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LOUDEN VILLAGE.
Pine, P. R., physician. Podnoils, August, butcher. Podnoils, Fred, laborer. Portwing, Henry, carpenter.
REID, J. P., carpenter ; was born in New York City April 26, 1827 ; his parents moved to Springfield, Ohio, when he was about 4 years of age ; he remained there until Oct. 9, 1852; came to this county in April, 1853. For the past three years has been engaged in con- structing the county bridges. He mar- ried Harriet P. Wiggins Aug. 11, 1863, a native of Ohio ; they have seven chil- dren-William J., Della J., Robert R., Charles H., Amos P., Margaret J. and Jessie M.
R ICE, WILLIAM F., harness maker.
Riedel, Lewis, shocmaker. Rorick, Frank, clerk. YACKETT, JAMES P., proprictor rail- S road eating house.
Schmidt, Henry, laborer.
Schmidt, John, laborer. Schwarz, J., Pastor Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Seiling, Frederick, laborer.
Shearer, Thomas, retired.
Sprague, James, laborer.
Stocker, John, boots and shoes.
TODD, ADELBERT, laborer.
Todd, John W., Mayor.
Tonne, Charles, laborer.
Tonne, Fritz, carpenter.
Tonne, Lewis, laborer.
AN DE BOGART, JAMES, paint-
V er. ALKER, JOHN, laborer.
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Wall, David, laborer.
Wall, Eddie, farmer.
Wall, Jefferson, butcher.
Whitney, N., retired.
Wiggins, Kinsey, carpenter.
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OUNG, JAMES, clerk railroad eat- ing house.
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