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Stevens M. S. mason.
STEVENS JAMES H. Retired Methodist Minister ; present occupation farmer. Sec. 32; was born in Wells, Rutland Co., Vt., Aug. 10, 1811; he joined the Methodist Conference which embraced a portion of Vermont and New Hampshire, in 1833 ; married Pedee Cooley July 16, 1837, who was born in Grafton Co., N. H., Dec. 22, 1811; after fourteen years of ministerial labor, he located on account of his health and in 1867, they came to this county set- tling on their present farm ; their young- est and only living son went to the South during the Rebellion, engaging in a work pertaining to the Freedmen, and died in six month after entering upon his duties. Stevens William, laborer.
STEWART AL. EMERSON, of the firm of Kenyon & Stewart, Dealers in Groceries, Crockery, and Purchasers of Produce, Franklin street; was born in Mt. Carroll. Carroll Co., Ill., March 29, 1845; when quite young, moved to Savanna, Ill., and in 1855, came to this county, settling in Yankee Settlement ; went to Bloomington Ill., in 1861, where, in 1868, he introduced the O. K. Saleratus; married Nannie E. Taylor, June 24, 1875 ; she was born in Madi- sonville, Monroe Co., Tenn., March 5, 1848.
STEWART JOHN, Manufacturer and Dealer in Butter ; born near Mari- etta, O., July 15, 1836. His father, Stephen Stewart, of Scotch descent, born Aug. 3, 1799, was a native of Virginia, and a farmer. His mother, Martha Fitzhugh, born Sept. 16, 1808, was a daughter of William Fitzhugh, of Welch descent, of Culpepper, Va., and a relative of Gen. R. E. Lee. His parents were both members of the Baptist Church ; they removed to Ohio, and settled near
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Marietta in 1832, where they lived until the death of the mother, July 4, 1859, the father March 14, 1864. John was the seventh of nine children ; the parents inculcated religious principles both by precept and example, and their parental discipline was somewhat Puritanie ; total abstinence from all intoxicating drinks and tobacco in all its forms was rigidly practiced and enforced in the elder Stewart's family. John entered school when very young, but as soon as strong enough to wield a hoe, worked on his father's farm in Summer and attended school only during the Winter months, acquiring only a common school educa- tion ; in 1856, with an elder brother, ac- cepted Greeley's advice, "went West," and spent three years in Illinois, Kansas and Missouri, returning home in 1859 ; engaged in the fruit tree business until 1861, when the war commenced ; enlisted as a private in Co. B, 39th O. Vols., under Col. Groesbeck, succeeded by Col. E. F. Noyes, now U. S. Minister to France; served with his regiment in operations against the guerillas of Mis- souri in 1861 ; in 1862 was at the eap- ture of "New Madrid " and " Island No. 10," and when Corinth fell was the third man to enter the enemy's works ; was in the battle of Iuka, Miss., in the Fall of 1862, and one week later fought in the second battle of Corinth ; was in all the hard marches of the Union army in Tennessee in 1863, and although not physically strong, apparently, endured all the hardships of a soldier's life, never importuning the Surgeon for excuses from duty, never " straggled" in the march or shirked in battle ; was in Sher- man's Georgia campaign ; in battle at Resaca, Altona and Kenesaw Moun- tain ; was severely wounded at Rough's Mills in an assault upon the rebel line of works thrown up to protect their retreat across the Chattahoochie, about twenty miles from Atlanta, which were captured in three minutes after the bugle sounded " Forward ;" rejoined his regiment at Raleigh, N. C., just after the assassina- tion of President Lincoln; after a hard march to Washington, via Richmond, and review, regiment was transported to Louisville, where he was mustered out 1 in July, 1865, as Sergeant. About
January, 1866, located in St. Louis and engaged in mercantile business, building up a good jobbing trade in butter, cheese and farm produce; sold out in August, 1867, removed to Galena and engaged in the same business with B. S. Bentley ; removed to Manchester, Ia., in March, 1870, in same business; started the first butter creamery in the State in 1872, near Manchester ; suc- ceeding in manufacturing a superior grade of butter with increasing demand at remunerative prices, he established other Creameries; others started them also, until they are scattered over the county and State. Having taken the first premium for butter at the St. Louis Fair for several years, he determined to compete for the gold medal at the Cen- tennial Exhibition at Philadelphia in 1876 ; succeeded in carrying off the val- uable prize, and removed prejudice against Western, and especially Iowa, butter, and adding from $500,000 to $1,000,000 annually to the income of the farmers of the State; in religion, Baptist; in politics, Republican ; an active friend of Temperance; always takes decided position on all public ques- tions; is never " on the fence," never neutral in anything. Married in Galena, Ill., Sept. 22, 1869, Miss Sarah F. Pres- cott, daughter of Rev. Asa Prescott, Pastor of the Baptist Church at that place ; has two children-Newton Pres- cott was born May 18, 1871 ; Ferdinand Charles, born Jan. 23, 1877.
Stewart R. B. clerk.
Stimpson Hiram, farmer ; Sec. 12.
Stimpson Lewis, laborer ; Sec. 12. Summons Wm. farmer.
THORPE ALFRED, merchant. T
TABER JOHN H. Farmer ; Sec. 16 ; at nineteen he went to Vicksburg, remaining during the Winters of 1839 and 1840 ; in 1844, he came to Marengo, MeHenry Co., Ill., but in 1848 he re- turned to Erie Co., Pa .; he married in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., to Almira Hempstead, Jan. 1, 1851, who was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., July 5, 1826 ; they emigrated to this Co. in April, 1854, settling in this township, on Dec. 10, and in the Summer of 1857 moved on their present farm.
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THOMPSON ALBERT, Farmer;
Sec. 8; was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., June 22, 1822; moved to Jackson Co., Mich., with his parents, in 1837, where he married Margaret Darah, April 21, 1851, who was born in Sussex Co., N. J., Sept. 19, 1828; in the Spring of 1852, they came to this county, set- tling on their present farm ; Ada L., Hattie (deceased), Mary, Mary J., Emma E., Alice, Agnes, Elizabeth, Fan- nie, are their daughters.
Thorpe Albert, merchant.
Thorpe Chas. merchant.
Thorpe G. L. merchant.
Terril A. B. groceries.
Terril A. D. groceries.
TIRRILL RODNEY W. Real Estate, Loan, Collections and Pension Agent ; was born in Stewartson, Coos Co., N. H., Dec. 22, 1835. In 1844, his parents moved to Colebrook, in above county, and in 1850 emigrated to Prairie du Sac, Wis. Rodney, in Nov., 1856, came to this county, teaching school until 1857, when he went to Kansas for a short time, and then re- turned to Lodi, Wis., teaching school and studying law. After three years, he returned to this county, and on Dec. 30, 1860, he married Eliza J. Weeks, who was born in Norwich ( now Hunt- ington), Hampshire Co., Mass., Oct. 8, 1836. Mrs. T. came direct from Massa- chusetts to this county, with parents, twenty-three years ago, and is one of the pioneer school teachers of this county.
TILTON EDMUND, Dealer in Groceries, Cigars and Tobaccos, Main st .; was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 17, 1831; moved to Man- ayunk, Pa., and to Trenton, N. J .. and back to Philadelphia ; then to Mil- ton, Northumberland Co., Pa., from which he came to this State, arriv- ing on July 4, 1850, settling in Du- buque. Married Sarah Hamilton, on Aug. 24, 1855. She was born in Scotch Valley, Pa., Aug. 24, 1835. She came to Dubuque Co. April 30, 1845. After living in Cascade. they came to this city in 1865, commencing their present business.
Tipple J. S. merchant.
Tomlinson E. N. retired.
TOOGOOD THOMAS (Toogood & Bethell, Proprietors of the Clarence House), born March 22, 1829, near Wells, Somersetshire, England, son of James and Jennie (Wilcox) Toogood ; emigrated with his parents to America, arriving at Skaneateles, Onondaga Co., N. Y., in May, 1832; remained until 1840 attending school, and when strong enough assisting his father on the farm in Summer; removed with parents to Lysander, Onondago Co., in 1840, work- ing on his father's farm ; parents having died, removed to Delaware Co., Ia., January, 1855, and settled at Burring- ton, now Manchester, and in connection with Francis Bethel, built the first hotel on the town site, on the northwest cor- ner of Franklin and Main streets, nam- ing it the "Clarence House," after a hotel of that name in England ; remained with Bethell engaged in hotel business, farming, etc., and still resides on the spot where he first settled, keeping the same hotel. Married April 4, 1861, Miss Laura A. Peck, born at Otsego, N. Y .. Oct. 12, 1836 ; children-Ella May, born February 1, 1862, died February 10, 1868 ; infant child, female, born April 25, 1864, died April 27, 1864 ; Mattie Belle, born June 21, 1865 ; Harry Peck, born June 21, 1867 ; Charles Clarence, born Dec. 15, 1868 ; Jennie May, born Nov. 21, 1870; Frank Howard, born Nov. 8, 1875. Miss Peck was one of the early school teachers of Delaware; taught at Dela- ware Centre (Acersville), in the Spring of 1856, and in the Spring of 1857 at Burrington, and 1858 at Coffin's Grove ; afterward taught one Winter on Buffalo Creek, Buchanan Co.
TORREY CHARLES O. of the firm of Torrey & Jones, Manufacturers of and Dealers in Furniture, Coffins, Caskets and the Van Vleck Bed Spring, Franklin street; was born in Genesee County, N. Y., July 8, 1836. At the age of 6 years he went to Vermont, residing there until 17 years old, when he emigrated to Kane County, Ill., and in the spring of 1855, came to this Co. He married Susan A. Roe, Nov. 5, 1859; she was born in Berrien Co., Mich., Feb. 23, 1841. Mr. T. enlisted in the 27th I. V. I., serving three years.
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TOWNSEND SAMUEL D.
Farmer, See. 10; was born in Erving's Grant, Franklin Co., Mass., July 9, 1829. Moved to Broom, Canada, Sep- tember, 1845, and married Louisa French November 22, 1848, who was born in Shefford, Canada East, July 7, 1830. About 1850, moved to Stephen- son Co .. Ill .; in July, 1853, went to Jones County, Iowa ; in May. 1862, came to this county; in April, 1865. settled on his present farm. Their chil- dren are-Amaria H., born Sept. 1, 1849, and died Oct. 29, 1850; Martha E., born April 20, 1851, and died Sept. 11, 1871 ; Aaron W., Dec. 18, 1853; Alvin, April 3, 1855; Laura E., Feb. 10, 1861, and died Feb. 1, 1863; and Victor A. H., April 9, 1865.
Towslee John, bootmaker. Trenehard N. G. harness maker.
Trenchard S. W. carpenter.
Truby George, carpenter. Turner Salem, laborer.
Tush Elwood, cabinet maker.
TNDERWOOD GEO. carpenter ; Sec.
U 3.
Underwood O. A. laborer.
UNDERWOOD SILAS S. Farm- er, Sec. 2; born in Sandersfield, Mass., Feb. 9, 1803; with parents moved to Delaware Co., N. Y., where he married Catherine Love, Nov. 1. 1838, who was born in Ireland. Feb. 3, 1812 ; came fromn Dela- ware Co. to this county, arriving June 30. 1855, settling on his present farm of of 120 acres.
Utley G. H. laborer. V AN ANTWERP JACOB, carpenter.
Van Antwerp R. J. laborer.
VAN ANDA SALUE G. Attor- ney at Law ; born in Sunbury, North- minberland Co., Pa., April 20, 1835 ; in 1851, he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio, graduat- ing in 1854 ; during his junior and senior years. he read law with Hon. Charles Switzer and W. P. Reed, and admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of Ohio by Hon. - Ranney, Chief Justice of the State in 1855 ; entered into partner- ship in the law profession with Hon. Robert B. Mitchell, and came to this county the same year, first settling in Delhi, and enlisted as Major of the 21st
Iowa Vol. Inf. in 1862, and promoted to Lieut. Col. May 22, 1863, command- ing the regiment until mustered out ; married Lydia B. Weatherby, Dec. 19, 1859, who was born in Knox Co., Ohio, Feb. 16, 1837.
Van Deusen Mathew, clerk.
Van Vleck Geo. E. mechanic.
Van Vleck Henry, mechanic. Vibbard Samuel, butcher.
Vincent G. O. flour and feed.
W ALTER H. L. photographer.
Walters I. L. miller. Walworth, J. C. laborer.
Ward C. J. laborer.
WARNER DANIEL, Farmer ; Sec. 13; born in Williams Co., Ohio, April 8, 1843 ; emigrated to Kane Co., Ill., where he married Mary Jane Shel- don, April 1, 1867, who was born in Kane Co., Ill., Jan. 28, 1845; came from Kane Co. to this in April, 1866, settling on his present farm of 200 acres ; Caleb Warner, his father, who was born in Weston, Oneida Co., N. Y., Nov. 23, 1805, moved to Oswego Co., N. Y., and then to Williams Co., Ohio, and is now residing with his son ; Nevada B. is Mr. Warner's only child. Warner M. O. druggist.
Wasson T. laborer.
Webber Charles, cooper.
Webber C. H., laborer.
Webber G. W., laborer.
Webber J. G., laborer.
WALTER & WEIDMAN, Pho- tographers, over Ford Bros'. store on Franklin street. Harvey L. Walter, the senior partner of the firm, was born in Fayette Co., O., July 5, 1833. Came to the West in 1853; married Mary A. Fuller in 1864. Came to Manchester in 1871. Have two children. W. L. Weidman, the junior partner, was born in Lysander, Onondaga Co., N. Y., Sept. 13, 1853. Moved to Rockford, Ill., with parents in 1855. Came to Manchester in 1870, where he married Mattie Doyle, of Richland Tp., this county, Dec. 16, 1877.
Welderlin John, farmer ; S. 2. Wellman Jay clerk.
Wheeler J. A. Constable.
White J. J. eating house. White W. C. farmer.
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Whiting L. M., laborer. Whitman Charles, blacksmith. Whitman Henry, farmer. Whitman John, farmer.
WHITMAN MARK, Blacksmith and Wagon Manufacturing, Fayette st .; born in St. Joseph Co., Ind., July 16, 1845; he, with his parents, emigrated to this Co., first settling in what is known as Yankee Settlement, and came to this city in the Spring of 1860; commenced his present business in 1861, and is now doing business under the firm name of Whitman, Hamlin & Co .; married M. E. Wilson, November 23, 1867 ; she was born in Jefferson Co., Pa., November 18, 1848. Mr. W. enlisted in the 7th Ia. V. C., July 26, 1864, serving until the close of the war; Edith M. and Ernest L. are their children.
Whitney C. W. laborer.
Whitney H. F. tinsmith.
Wilcox W. M. teacher.
Wilder A. M. renter; Sec. 34.
Williams J. R. farmer ; Sec. 6.
Wilson J. P. blacksmith.
Wilson J. S. peddler.
Wilson Samuel, boot maker.
Wilson Thos. carpenter.
Winnestofer Barnhardt, brick maker.
WISE GEORGE E. Farmer ; S. 9; born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., Jan. 11, 1831. Married Ann E. Townsend March 14, 1854, who was born in Tompkins Co., Sept. 15, 1833. They were married and resided in their native county until 1873, when they came to this county, arriving in March, and bought their present farm, which is bor-
dered by Honey Creek, and consisting of 200 acres.
WOLCOTT NELSON J., Dealer in Lumber and Farm Implements; was born in Livingston Co., N. Y., May 8, 1832. In 1852, he went to Australia for gold, and after six months in the mines he went to Peru, where he joined a company prospecting for gold on the head waters of the Amazon River, re- maining four months in that country and various parts of Peru and Chili ; thence to San Francisco, Cal., via Pan - ama, in which State he remained four years and six months, engaged in min- ing ; returned to his native county and State, August 1, 1858, where he mar- ried Elsie N. Riggs, Sept. 29, 1859. She was born in Livingston Co., N. Y., March 27, 1830. In the Spring of 1861, they emigrated to this county, settling in Hazel Green Tp., and in 1870 came to this city, engaging in his present business.
Wolff L. clothier.
Wolff A. clothier.
Work Amasa, butcher.
Wright W. W. laborer.
ORAN CALVIN, Attorney Y at Law, City Hall Block; was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., June 5, 1844. Resided in native county until 1870, when he emigrated to this county, settling in this city, and commenced the practice of the law in 1871, at which time he was admitted to the bar. Mar- ried Phrone Chase, Aug. 10, 1873, who was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., March 1, 1847. Melvin J. and Calvin O. are their children.
DELHI TOWNSHIP.
A LGER I. N. farmer, Sec. 19 ; P. O. Delhi.
ALLISON SAMUEL, Sr. Farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Delhi. Born in Orange Co., N. Y., July 19, 1826 ; moved to Ohio in 1840 ; married Miss Rachel Bell in 1854, who was born in Licking Co., O., December, 1833. They have six children living-Cora A., Wm. R., John L., Ella, Alice, and Samuel E.
Came to this county in 1852 ; returned to Ohio the following year, and returned with his wife in 1854. Owns 680 acres of land.
ALLISON SAMUEL, Jr. Farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Delhi. Born in Orange Co., N. Y., March 19, 1828; moved to Ohio in 1841; married Miss Emeline J. Harris, March 2, 1852 ; she was born in Licking Co., O., Oct. 24,
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1831. Mr. A. came to this county in 1830, entered his land and made some improvements ; returned to Ohio, got married and came back in 1852. They have eight children living-Oscar H., Anna L., Mary E., Minnie M., Laura E., Frank E., Eugene and Ida L. Mr. A. was elected Assessor in 1876, a position he now fills ; has taught school nearly every Winter since he resided in the county. Owns two sections of land, and is an old and influential citizen of Delaware County.
Ammerman J. J. laborer ; P. O. Delhi. Angel G. G. farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Delhi. Angel James G. far., Sec. 3; P. O. Delhi. Anthony H. farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Delhi. Armstrong Elmira, far., S. 19; P.O. Delhi. Atwood J. P, well driller, P. O, Delhi.
ALL, WM. far., Sec. 5; P. O. Dela- B ware.
BABCOCK V. M. Delhi; was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., June 16, 1836. Went to New Orleans in 1856; remained South until May, 1861; returned to Jefferson County, N. Y .; enlisted in Battery H, 1st New York Artillery ; was appointed First Sergeant at its or- ganization ; was promoted to a Lieuten- ancy, June 1st, 1862, in which capacity he served during term of service ; par- ticipated in all the principal battles dur- ing the Peninsula campaign ; Fair Oaks and Malveru Hill, were the most severe ; returned to New Orleans, the Fall of '64, from there to Fort McIntosh, Tex., where he remained until 1868. Have since been in the Western States. Was married to Mrs. Esther E. Clark, Oct. 8, 1873. Mrs. B. had two children, J. Byron and Alonzo L., by her former husband, Alonzo Clark. Have one boy, Carl Eugene.
BAKER WILLIAM H. Clerk, Delhi; born in Geneseo, N. Y .; his father emigrated to Illinois in an early day; seven years after came to this county ; his father was known during his life as an able lawyer who enjoyed the confidence and respect of the people and the esteem of the other honored and privileged members of the bar ; served in several official capacities as Justice of the Peace, State's Attorney, etc. ; died at his house, Delhi, in 1856; William was sent to school at Mount
Vernon, Iowa, and expected to complete the course, but owing to the illness of his father was called home, and the an- ticipated college course abandoned ; the family now consist of Charles M., now residing in Wamego, Kan. ; Mrs. Helen Hook, of Wamego, Kan., and Esther J. Griffin, of Delhi.
Banta Abraham.
Barber J. M. stone mason, Delhi.
Barker C. J. far., Sec. 21 ; P. O. Delhi. Barker Loran, far., Sec. 31 ; P. O. Delhi. Barker Newell, far., Sec. 32; P. O. Delhi. Barnes A. D. far., Sec. 20; P. O. Delhi.
Barnes A. R. far., Sec. 20; P. O. Delhi. Barnes B. H. far., See. 20; P. O. Delhi. Barnes, J. W. sawyer, S. 29; P. O. Delhi. Beal Frank, far., Sec. 17 ; P. O. Delhi.
Beal James, far., See. 17 ; P. O. Delhi. Beal Lewis, far., See. 17 ; P. O. Delhi. Bennett Joseph.
Blanchard I. D., tinner, Delhi.
BOGGS JEREMIAH B. Aud-
itor of Delaware Co., Delhi. Born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Jan. 12, 1833 ; lived there till 1846, when his father emigrated to McHenry Co., Ill. Came to Delaware County in 1850; was mar- ried to Miss Catharine A. Black, Nov. 1861. They have three children-Amy, Orin T., and Ennis. Served as Deputy Sheriff in 1857 and '58; was elected Sheriff in 1861 ; elected County Judge in 1865; Auditor in 1869, a position that he now occupies. The Judge is among the oldest settlers of this county, and is a gentleman who is no less re- markable for his social and intellectual abilities than for his generosity toward his fellow men.
Boomer Albert. Bondurant Robert.
Bowman Austin, far., S. 24 ; P. O. Delhi. BRAYTON JOHN M. Attorney at Law, Delhi ; born in Newport, N. Y., Sept. 15, 1831. At the age of 14 he went to Whitestown Seminary, where he remained four years ; graduated at Hamilton College, Clinton, in 1853 ; at- tended the law school connected with the College, under Prof. Theodore W. Dwight; admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of New York, in April, 1854; spent that Summer in the law office of B. Davis Noxom, of Syracuse. He came to Delhi in Fall of same year,
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and has been engaged in his profession most of the time; was State Senator from 1864 to 1868, and Judge of the District Court of the 9th Judicial Dis- trict, from January, 1871, to July, 1872. Married Miss Helen M. Martin, May 4, 1859 ; she was born in Scho- harie County, July 21, 1833. One daughter living, Emma L., born Feb. 24, 1860 ; lost one child, Helen A. Brown J. M. ; P. O. Earlville.
Brown P. A. far., S. 1; P. O. Earlville. Brugert Ludwig F. A. farmer, Sec. 35 ; P. O. Delhi.
Burdick Wm., lab., S. 26; P. O. Delhi. Burrow Win., far., S. 11; P. O. Earville. ARTER R. laborer ; P. O. Delhi.
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Clark N. H. teacher; P. O. Delhi. Charter A. E. laborer ; P. O. Delhi.
Cook A. J. far., Sec. 13; P. O. Delhi. CORBIN JOHN, Retired ; born in Chenango Co., N. Y., Feb. 12, 1812. His father moved near Rochester ; lived in that part of the State for some time ; emigrated from there to Ohio ; Mr. C. came to this county in 1837; most of the prominent pioneers of the county came that season ; remained here about two years and returned to Ohio where he married Miss Eliza Phil- lips in the Spring of 1840. She was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., Nov. 16, 1817. Her father was one of the earliest settlers of this county, being a member of the first board of County Commissioners. Mr. Corbin made the first assessment of the county ; have three children living-John W. Corbin, Esther E., now Mrs. Babcock, and Doran S. Corbin.
CORBIN JNO. WINTHROP,
Farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Delhi; born in South Fork Township, this county, Jan. 7, 1841 ; he was the third child born in Delaware Co. His father sold his property in this county, and moved to Ohio in 1856; remained there three years, during which time he was attend- ing school at Oberlin ; served in the army in 4th lowa V. Cavalry; was in many severe engagements ; received three bul- let wounds ; was honorably discharged Dec., 1866; married Miss Augusta H. Plash, Dec. 13, 1866; she was born in Hanover, Germany, Feb. 27, 1843;
have two children living- Guy Win- throp Corbin, and Ira Hyde Corbin ; Mr. C. was Sheriff of this county two years from 1875, an office he filled ably and well. Owns 280 acres of land.
COWLES ETHAN S. Sheriff, Delhi ; born in Hampshire, Mass., June 25, 1829; at the age of 15 came to St. Charles, Ill .; came to Delaware Co. in 1852, but soon after returned to Illi- nois and married Miss Phoebe Eddy in 1854; she was born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., Sept. 27, 1829; returned to Delhi in 1854, where they lived one year ; in 1856, went to Richland Town- ship, and entered the land which he now owns. He established the Campton P. O. in 1857; was appointed P. M. at the time, and still holds the position ; served as Justice of the Peace for nine years ; was elected Sheriff of Delaware Co. in 1877, a position which he fills ably and well; served in the army in the 7th Iowa Cavalry.
Crawford J. C. laborer; Delhi.
Crosier H. C. far., Sec. 32 ; P. O. Delhi. Cross C. H. Constable ; Delhi.
Cummings A., carptr., S. 20; P. O. Delhi. Cummings E. far., Sec. 8; P. O. Delhi. Cummings J. A. clerk ; Delhi.
Cummings Richard, carpenter ; Delhi.
CUTLER GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Earlville ; born in Som- erset, Eng., Dec. 15. 1817; came to America, with his father's family, in 1836 ; lived near Syracuse eighteen months ; went to Michigan, from there to Wisconsin, and finally to his present home which was at that time in the wilds of a new and desolate country ; broke the first prairie in Ede's Grove, in the Spring of 1839; has been sur- rounded by 700 Indians and not a white man to be seen ; carried mail from Dubuque to Independence, when no other man could be gotten to do it, in 1832 ; no bridges, no roads but Indian trails ; went from where he lives four miles above Dubuque to mill, snow four feet deep and no road; kept bachelor's hall till 1859, when he married the widow Lupton (maiden name Elizabeth Jones) ; owns 120 acres of land ; Mr. C. has never been under the care of a physician till Feb. 23, 1878, when his leg was broken by a vicious colt.
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D AUBERMAN JOHN, laborer; P. O. Delhi.
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