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12; P. O. Earlville.
Robinson William, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Earlville.
Rockwell William, farmer; P. O. Delhi. Rue G. H. laborer ; P. O. Delhi.
YANBORN RAWSON, farm hand, S Sec. 7 ; P. O. Delhi.
SATTERLEE JEROME B.
Attorney and Clerk of the Courts, Delhi ; born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., July 3, 1838; was educated at Fair- field Seminary ; commenced the study of his profession in his native county, but at the breaking out of the war enlisted in the 44th N. Y. V. I .; partici- pated in the various battles in which his regiment was engaged, till he was honorably discharged, Aug. 30, 1864; came to Delaware Co. in 1866; con- tinned his study in the office of the Hon. Ray B. Griffin ; admitted to the Bar in April, 1867 ; married Miss Frances E. Wood, of Manchester, Iowa, Sept. 22, 1868 ; she was born in Grant Co., Wis., May 28, 1848; have two children - Mary D. and M. Clark. Served as Justice of the Peace two | years, and is now serving his second term as Clerk of the Courts, the duties of which he performs faithfully and well. Shaw John H. laborer, P. O. Delhi.
Shaw Thomas, far., Sec. 18; P. O. Delhi. Shaw Wm. Andrew, laborer; P. O. Delhi. Sherburne Gco. N., printer; Delhi. Sherburne S. laborer; P. O. Delhi.
Short Moses, teamster; Delhi.
Shottmiller Frank, farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Earlville.
Sims J. W. gardener ; P. O. Delhi.
SIMONS GEORGE, Farmer, Sec.
23; P. O. Delhi ; born in Buckingham- shire, Eng., Dec. 25, 1817. Married Miss Sarah Short, March 12, 1837; she was born in same shire March, 19, 1818. He came to the United States in 1842, and settled in Ohio, where they remained four and a half years ; then returned to England, coming back to Ohio in two and a half years again; came to this county in 1860. They have five chil- dren living-Thomas, Maria, Edward J., Joseph C. and Mary E .; have lost four children. Mr. S. and his son Thomas served in the 21st Reg. I. V. I., during the war; he was wounded at Hartsville, Mo., and will carry the rebel lead to his grave; was wounded in head and knee at same battle ; was taken sick in Texas, and sent to New Orleans in Invalid Corps ; took small-pox there; was hon- orably discharged in May, 1865.
Simons J. E. far., Sec. 24 ; P. O. Delhi.
Simons Thomas, farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Delhi.
Smith D. M. farmer and minister, Sec. 5 ; P. O. Delaware.
Smith Erastus, far., See. 32 ; P. O. Delhi. SMITH FRANCIS K. Superin- tendent Poor Farm of Delaware County; Delhi ; born in Erie County, O., Dec. 12, 1822. He married Miss Elizabeth Minkler Feb. 7, 1844; have three chil- dren by this marriage, one of whom is now living (Mrs. Ennis Martin, of Os- wego, N. Y.); lost his wife in 1859. Was married again to Mrs. Craig, whose maiden name was Miss Nellie J. Dull, Feb. 22, 1865; she had three children by first marriage, two of whom are liv- ing-Jennie M. and S. Lyle ; Mrs. S. was born in Portage County, O., Nov. 27, 1839. Mr. S. and his estimable wife have for some time had charge of the unfortunates who have been taken "over the hill to the Poor House." The order and neatness that prevail about the premises conclusively show that they are the right persons in the right place. They have had two children, one living, Ada E. Their little boy, William Bur- ton, or, as he was better known by all
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the household and friends, "Little Bertie," died May 2, 1875.
"Put away the little garments, Bertie needs them now no more. Jesus watches safely o'er him, On that bright and happy shore."
Smith G. D. laborer ; P. O. Delhi. Smith J. B. far., S. 28 ; P. O. Delhi. Smith Mortimer, far., S. 28; P. O. Delhi. Smith Samuel, far., Sec. 19; P. O. Delhi. Snell John, far., Scc. 17; P. O. Delhi Spang H. A. retired ; P. O. Delhi.
Standacher John, far., Sec. 29; P. O. Earlville.
STONE ANDREW whose portroit appears in this work, is of Welsh extrac- tion. His father, Carder Stone, was an old resident of Providence, Rhode Island, and died in Milford, Otsego Co., N. Y. The subject of this sketch was born March 28, 1807, in Milford, Otsego Co., N. Y., where he remained farming with his father until the age of 21. He theu purchased a farm of his own. He same to Delaware Co. in April 21, 1854 and settled in Delhi Tp., Sec. 9, residing there one year. He then moved to the village of Delhi, where he has resided ever since ; he has been Justice of the Peace two terms, Township Trustee two terms, Poor House Director four and one half years; he married Dec. 27, 1827, Priscilla Pepper in Milford ; she was born in 1800, in Ware, Mass., and died April 17, 1876 at Delhi ; they had seven children, five living-Henry B., Emily M., Leverett S., Chester D. and James L .; two dead-Sevilla A. and Hiram. Married his present wife, Eliza- beth Van Deusen, in Delhi, Oct. 15, 1876. She was born in Columbia Co., N. Y., Jan. 22, 1821.
Stahr J. W. far., S. 35 ; P. O. Hopkinton. Stoner Cyrus, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Delhi.
Stone C. D. farmer, Sec. 7 ; P. (). Delhi. SUMMERS SYLVESTER S.
Collection Agent and Notary Public ; Delhi ; born in Livingston Co., N. Y., Sept. 11, 1839 ; lived there till 1865. when he came to Delaware Co .; fol- lowed teaching 12 years ; has served as Justice of the Peace for several terms, a position he now holds with ability en- joying the confidence and respect of the people ; was married to Miss Jennie
Thompson in 1868; she was born in Livingston Co., N. Y.
Sutton J. P. far., Sec. 21 ; P. O. Delhi. Sutton S. D. far., Sec. 6 ; P. O. Delhi. Sweeney Andrew, laborer ; P. O. Delhi. Swinburne John, sexton ; Delhi.
SWINBUNE J. B. Editor of " Delhi
Monitor ;" was born at Cottam, Eng- land, Nov. 21, 1849; came with his parents to the U. S. in 1852, and settled in Lockport, Ill. ; after remaining there one year ; they went to Joliet, where he remained until 1855, when he came to Delhi ; in 1859 he commenced the print- ing business in Delhi with J. L. McCreery, of " Delaware Co. Journal," and worked three years. In 1863, he went to Dubuque and worked on the Dubuque Times. In 1864, he went to Manchester and worked four years on the Delaware Co. Union. From 1868 to 1872, he worked on the Dubuque Herald. In 1872 came to Delhi, and took charge as Foreman of the Delaware Co. Recorder. In Aug., 1872, he bought the Recorder and changed its name to Delhi Monitor. He has made it a first-class paper, which has been steadily increasing in circulation every year, and to-day ranks with any of the papers of this county.
ALMADGE GEO. farmer, Sec. 31.
T P. O. Delhi. Tegard L. D.
Thompson Daniel, laborer ; P. O. Delhi.
Thompson Frank, laborer ; P. O. Delhi.
Thompson Isaac, tailor ; P. O. Delhi.
Thompson Joe, printer in Monitor office, Delhi.
Thompson John Q. school teacher; Delhi. Thompson Wm. laborer ; P. O. Delhi.
THORPE BENJAMIN, Sr.
Merchant, Delhi; born in Stamford, Conn., February 11, 1814; moved to Dutchess Co., N. Y. ; lived there seven years, and moved into the city of New York, where he remained 17 years ; was engaged in manufacturing hats ; married Miss Elizabeth Lasher in Dutchess Co., the place of her nativity; they have eight children-Benjamin, Jr., Charles, Garrett L., Rachel A., Sturges P., Alfred, George M. and Richard ; came to Delhi in 1855, and has been engaged in business here since 1856.
Tibbitts A. E. far., S. 16; P. O. Delhi.
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Traynor John, farm hand ; P. O. Delhi. Tubbs E. P. farmer. S. 22; P. O. Delhi. TUBBS GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Delhi ; born in Otsego Co., N. Y., Feb. 19, 1803; in 1844, moved to McHenry Co., Ill .; married Miss Amy Swift, of Otsego Co., N. Y .; eight children, seven of whom are still living-Anna V. (deceased), Mrs. Betsy White, Eliza, Mrs. Alsena Baker, Mrs. Cynthia Benson ; Hyde E., Mrs. Maha- la White, Mrs. Harriet Tibbetts ; wife died Oct. 4, 1873; was married to the Widow Macrennels (maiden name Mary A. Blewett) in 1874; she was born in Cornwall, Eng., May 10, 1827 ; she had six children by first marriage-Elias W., Jane A., Charles H., Lorinda, Sarah, and Fannie E. (deceased) ; Mr. T. came to Delaware Co., in 1851; they own 118 acres of land.
Turner Eli, farmer, S. 14 ; P. O. Delhi. Turner Samuel, far. S. 14; P. O. Delhi. Twiss T. A. Deputy Auditor Delaware Co .; Delhi.
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AN ANTWERP DANIEL, farmer, Sec. 7 ; P. O. Delhi. ARD JOHN.
WATTSON GEORGE, Attorney at Law, Delhi ; born in Philadelphia, Pa., March 9, 1819 ; parents removed to Jefferson Co., N. Y., where he was reared and educated ; studied his pro- fession in the office of Hon. Andrew Trumo, of Ky .; was admitted to the bar in 1842 ; practiced two years in part- nership with his preceptor; moved to Detroit, Mich., in 1845, where he prac-
ticed one year with Hon. John Norvel, U. S. District Attorney ; his health fail- ing, he spent several years in travel, hunting and fishing ; came to Delhi in 1856; was elected Prosecuting Attor- ney, but did not accept ; served as Dis- trict Attorney of Ninth Judicial District four years and County Recorder two years ; married Miss Elizabeth Rutan Aug. 4, 1860; she was born in Pater- son, New Jersey ; they have one son- George Webster.
Way Wm. tenant far. S. 5; P. O. Delhi. Wheelock Zibo, far. S. 23; P. O. Delhi. WHITE ELISHA M. Farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Delhi; born in Oswego Co., N. Y., Dec. 26, 1833; parents moved to Ohio in 1834; remained there three years, and went to McHenry Co., Ill .; in 1849, his family went to Califor- nia and the family returned to Ohio ; Mr. White came to Delaware Co. in 1856; married Miss Betsey Tubbs Dec. 25, 1857; she was born in Oswego Co., N. Y., April 6, 1831 ; have three chil- dren living -- Harriet S., John R., Louie A .; lost one child in infancy ; owns 80 acres of land.
White Geo. tenant far. S. 9; P. O. Delhi. Whitaker J. J. farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Earlville.
White J. R. tenant farmer ; P. O. Delhi. White Ward, carpenter; P. O. Delhi.
Wilcox Erastus, far. S. 29 ; P. O. Delhi. Wilcox Geo. farmer, S. 32; P. O. Delhi. Wilson Frank, far. Sec. 28; P. O. Delhi. Winters William.
Wolfe J. H. farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Delhi.
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A DAMS W. S. blacksmith ; P. O. Colesburg.
Averitt Jas F. P. O. Colesburg.
Averitt Thomas E., M. D. ; P. O. Colesburg. B ARKER WM. farmer and mason; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Colesburg. Bassett George, renter; Sec. 17; P. O. Colesburg.
Bockenstedt Clemans, farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. New Vienna.
Boekenstedt F. H. far. ; S. 27 ; P. O. New Vienna.
Bohnenkamp T. far. ; S. 27 ; P. O. Peters- burg
Bohnenkamp W. far. ; S. 36; P. O. New Vienna.
Bolsinger A. J .; P. O. Colesburg.
Bolsinger C. W. clerk ; P. O. Colesbug. Bolsinger E. J. far. ; S. 15; P.O. Colesburg. Bolsinger J. K. clerk ; Colesburg.
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Bolsinger P. C. merchant ; Colesburg. BUSH ELIZABETH, Widow ; (maiden name Long) ; resides on farm ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Colesburg ; born in North- ampton Co., Pa., Nov., 1799; was married in 1818, to Henry Bush, who was born in Pa. in 1797 ; died July 16, 1947 ; have seven children living- Sarah M. (Kinney), George, Wm. War- ren, Ellen (Strader), Emily (Potts), and John V .; lost three-Henry, Mary A. and Sophia ; came to this county in 1851, when the country was quite new ; she is now in her 79th year, and never until last Fall required the services of a physician ; she is a member of the Con- gregational Church.
Bush Geo. W. far .. S. 6; P. O. Colesburg. BUSH JOHN V. Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Gro- ceries, Hardware, Boots, Shoes, Station- ery and Toilet Goods. Prescriptions carefully compounded. Born in Mon- roe Co., Pa., Jan. 11, 1840, accompa- nied his mother to this county in 1851, settled on the farm two miles west of town, where she still resides. He was married, May 22, 1861, to Amelia Bris- tol; she was born in Orange Co., N. Y., March 13, 1840. Have four children- Wilbur H., Ella, John A. and Lizzie. In 1869, he came to Colesburg, and was in charge of the steam saw-mill until 1875; commenced the drug business here in 1876. When Mr. B. first came to this county, it was wild and all kinds of game abundant, of which he has brought down his share.
C YAIRL DAN'L S. carpenter ; P. O. Colesburg.
Cairl Eugene, photographer ; Colesburg. Caskey James, miller; Colesburg.
Chapman Jos., Justice of the Peace; Coles- burg.
Chapman Wm. P., tinner; Colesburg.
Cleveland Chas. carpenter; Colesburg.
Cloud Marion, far., S. 20; P. O. Colesburg. Cole Geo. renter, S. 20; P. O. Coleburg. Cole Jas. farmer, S. 20; P. O. Colesburg. Cole Michael, far., S. 5; P. O. Colesburg. COLE THOMAS, Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Drugs, etc., Colesburg. Born in England June 11, 1825, came to the United States in 1832, and settled in Tioga Co., N. Y .; came to this county in 1847, went to New York in 1849,
and was married to Hannah Wilson, and returned the same year; she was born in England in 1829. Mr. C. en- gaged in business soon after his arrival, occupying a part of the same building he is in at present. There was only a log cabin in Colesburg when he came ; the following year there were two more built, and for ten years settlers came in slowly. Is probably the oldest merchant in the county. Have one child-Ella L .; lost two-Matee and Minnie. Mr. C. was Township Clerk two terms, Trustee four. and School Director one; was Post- master five years. Family belong to the Methodist Church.
Cole Wm. renter, Sec. 21; P. O. Colesburg. Coleman B. F. shoemaker ; Colesburg.
Conrad Geo. far., Sec. 1; P. O. Colesburg. Crebal John, far., Sec. 34; P.O.Petersburg. Curler Francis, far. S. 3; P. O. Colesburg. Curry R. C. potter ; Colesburg.
D ATARS HENRY, renter; P. O. New Vienna.
Delong O. P. blacksmith; Colesburg.
Deutmeyer Henry, farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Petersburg.
Dickson George, P. O. Colesburg. Dickson Jas. Jr., P. O. Colesburg.
DICKSON JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Colesburg; born in Lanark- shire, Scotland, May 10, 1820. Was married April 23, 1843, to Margaret Hill; she was born in Ayreshire, Scot- land, in 1818; emigrated to the U.S. in 1849; lived in New York till August of the same year ; moved to Perry Co., Ind., and to this township in 1851; set- tled on Sec. 1, near Colesburg. Mrs. D. died Oct. 12, 1866 ; she was the mother of three children-Thomas, Grace and George ; all born in Scotland. Moved to this farm in 1871, and owns 210 acres. Has been Road Supervisor three years, and his third term as School Di- rector. Family attend the Congrega- tional Church.
DICKSON JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 31 ; P. O. Earlville; born in Lanark- shire, Scotland, June 18, 1815. Was married December 29, 1835, to Isabelle Rodger, who was born in same county in 1811. Mr. D. was apprenticed to the milling business in 1831; was master of the trade in 1835; has worked at it for 30 years. Came to this county in
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1871; bought this farm of 54 acres, and still resides here. Mrs. D. died March 27. 1878; she was the mother of eleven children, nine living-Margaret, Elizabeth, John. Agnes, Jane, Isabel, James, Thomas and Janet ; lost two- Thomas and Mary. Family are all members of the Church of Scotland.
DICKSON ROBERT, Farmer ; Sec. 31 ; P. O. Earlville; born in Lan- arkshire, Scotland, April 21, 1830 ; came to the U. S. in 1851, and to this county same year ; settled near Coles- burg; in 1853, his parents whom he had left in Scotland joined him here and remained with him till their deaths. Mr. D. then returned to Scotland, and was married there June 6, 1872, to Catharine Bell; she was born in Lanark- shire in 1839; returned home Fall of 1872 ; owns 146 acres of land. Attends the Congregational Church.
Dickson T. M.far .; S. 20 ; P. O. Colesburg. Dickson Thomas Jr. P. O. Colesburg.
Dittmer George, S. 30; P. O. Colesburg. - Dittmer J. C. E. farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Colesburg.
Domeyer A. far .; Sec. 34 ; P. O. Petersburg. E IKMAN HENRY, farmer ; Sec. 24; P. O. New Vienna.
Ellis Wm. C. far .; Sec. 14 ; P. O. Coles- burg.
F EUSTERMAN DETRICK, renter ; Sec. 19 ; P. O. Colesburg.
Fishel G. A. far. ; S. 23; P. O. Colesburg. Fishel J. far. ; Sec. 23; P. O. Colesburg. Fitch Robert, laborer ; P. C. Colesburg.
Fitzpatrick Luke, farmer: Sec. 18; P. O. Colesburg.
Fleuhrer Jacob, far .; S. 19; P. O. Colesburg. Flynn Geo. far .; Sec. 10 ; P. O. Colesburg. Flynn Wm. far .; Sec. 10; P. O. Colesburg. Foley David, laborer ; P. O. Colesburg. Frericks Henry, farmer ; Sec. 32; P. O. Petersburg.
Funk Benj. propr. Centennial Hotel, Colesburg.
Frank J. W. clerk, Colesburg.
Frank Wallace, farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Colesburg.
G Y EBHARD JOSEPH, farmer ; Sec. 22; P. O. Petersburg.
Glynn Michael, renter; Sec. 23; P. O. Colesburg.
Goodken Barney, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Petersburg.
Goodken G. H. farmer ; Section 35 ; P. O. Petersburg.
Goodken John, farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Petersburg,
Goodken John G. farmer ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Petersburg.
GRAVES WILLIAM H. Re- tired Farmer; P. O. Colesburg; born in Sullivan Co., N. H., July 4, 1814 ; moved to Sangamon Co., Ill., in 1838 ; was married there May 26, 1839, to La- vina Sherman. She was born in Addi- son Co., Vt. ; soon after moved to Jack- son Co., Iowa ; was in Bellevue when the citizens drove the gamblers, horse thieves, etc., out of the place, about the time of the Davenport murder. Voted for the first Governor elected in Iowa ; came to this county in 1848, where Mrs. G. died June 2, 1873. She was the mother of four children - Henry W., born in 1842, and Marcia J. (now Mrs. McPherson) in 1848, are living. Lost two, Julia and Orson. Mr. G. was married again Sept. 15, 1873, to Belin- da Bristol, born in N. J., Dec. 10, 1835; Owns 110 acres of land in Clayton Co.
Grimes F. A. potter ; Colesburg.
GRIMES JOSEPH, Retired Farm- er ; P. O. Colesburg ; born in Tioga Co., N. Y., July 4, 1814; was married Sept. 6, 1838, to Melissa A. Phelps ; she was born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., July 25, 1819; came to this county in 1844 ; settled in this town, but moved the fol- lowing Spring to Clayton County, where he built a saw-mill on Elk Creek, and operated it three years ; moved to farm in this township, where he continued to reside until March, 1877; owns 183 acres and considerable town property ; have four children living-Ralph M., Frank A., Emma E. and Joe E. ; lost two-Caroline and Ruth ; Mr. Grimes represented the county in the Lower House in 1858 and 1859 ; was a mem- ber of the State Senate from 1868 to 1872 ; has been Justice of the Peace and Notary Public about twenty years, besides other minor offices ; family attend the M. E. Church.
H ARTBEKE S. B. farmer ; Sec. 20; P. O. Colesburg.
Hartke B. H. farmer ; S. 7 ; P. O. Coles- burg.
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Hendrickson Simon, carpenter and joiner ; Colesburg.
Henners Fred. far. ; S. 23 ; P.O. Vienna.
Hennekes John, far. ; S. 32; P. O. Peters- burg.
Hewitt J. B. carp. and builder ; Colesburg. Hoisington S. far .; S. 1 ; P. O. Colesburg. Hofer Wm. far .; S. 8 ; P. O. Colesburg.
Hogan Pat. far .; Sec. 15; P. O. Colesburg. Holbert A. B. far .; S. 33; P. O. Petersburg. Holbert Jos. far .; S. 33 ; P. O. Petersburg. Holbert T. R. far .; S. 33; P. O. Petersburg. Holbert W. F. far .; S. 32; P.O. Petersburg. Holcher H. far .; S. 18 ; P. O. Colesburg. Holcher J. W. far. S. 30 ; P. O. Petersburg. HUBBARD HEZEKIAH, Re- tired Farmer; P. O. Colesburg; born in Middlesex Co., Conn., May 10, 1813; was married, March 4, 1835, to Sarah Clark; she was born in Bennington, Vt., Jan. 15, 1813; Mr. H. was employed at various occupations in Northern Penn- sylvania from 1936 to the Spring of 1846, when he moved into this town- ship ; entered 120 acres of land ; has been farming and dealing in stock ever since ; now owns 80 acres of land ; has four children living-Sarah M., Eilen T., Ezra S. and Lucretia K. (now Mrs. Cup- pett) ; lost four-Mary C., Lorena, Francis A. and Harriet A .; Mr. H. has been Road Supervisor about ten years ; Mrs. H. belongs to the M. E. Church. HUBBARD JARED, Manufac- turer and Repairer of Jewelry, Watches, Clocks. etc. ; Colesburg; born in Middle- sex Co., Conn., May 3, 1821; started West in company with a brother in 1841 ; came by steamboat to Jersey City, thence by rail to York, Pa., which was the farthest west the cars ran at that time; came by stage to Pittsburgh, thence by steam- boat to St. Charles, Mo., where they stayed one month, and proceeded to Galena ; from there they came, on foot, to this place, arriving in May ; selected and en- tered land; stopped with Old David Moreland ; built a barn for him then, which still stands on the old homestead ; it was the first barn built in this part of the county ; Mr. H. was married Dec. 21, 1869, to Sarah J. Garretson born in Bedford Co., Pa., Oct. 10, 1842; two children-Flora A., born June 4, 1870, and Oris L., Feb. 10, 1874; owns 30 acres of land, and town property in Bel-
mont, Wright Co., Iowa, and house and two lots here.
Hughes Jas. saloon keeper ; Colesburg.
TACOBS JEROME B. shoemaker ; Colesburg.
Jasper G. H. far., S. 15 ; P. O. Colesburg. AEGER GERHARD, renter ; Sec.
K 16; P. O. Colesburg.
Keirn Patrick, renter, S. 21; Colesburg. Keller Frank, laborer ; P. O. Colesburg.
Keller Rudolph, farmer ; Sec. 8; P. O. Colesburg.
Kenton John, renter ; Sec. 9; P. O. Coles- burg.
Kerchheck J. D. shoemaker ; P. O. Coles- burg.
Kipp Henry, farmer ; Sec. 14 ; P. O New Vienna.
Kipp H. B. J. far. ; Sec. 15 ; P. O. Coles- burg.
Klamp Henry, farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Colesburg.
KLAUS HERMAN H. Farmer and Stock Raiser ; Sec. 6; P. O. Coles- burg ; born in Hanover, Germany, Oct. 8,1821 ; emigrated to the United States in 1837; came in a sail vessel to New Orleans ; up the Mississippi River by steamboat to St. Charles, Mo., where he remained until May, 1845, when he came to this county, and settled on this farm, a part of which he entered at government price ; he now owns 670 acres, the greater portion of which is improved; was married in 1849, to Katherine M. Kruempel, born in Germany in 1831 ; have six children living - Emma, Eliza, Frederick W., George, Della and Joseph. Lost four- Alice, Charles, Benjamin and an infant. Has been School Director and President of the Board near 20 years. Family belong to the Methodist Church, of which Mr. K. has been Steward 28 years, and local preacher 26 years; he has been a great friend to his country- men ; often sent money to bring them here. and afterward take care of them till they could get a start for themselves ; has several houses on his farm for their accommodation at the present time. Re- publican.
KLAUS JOHN D. Farmer; Sec. 7 ; P. O. Colesburg; born in Hanover, Germany, Feb. 2, 1813 ; emigrated to U. S. in 1837, and to this county in
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1842; entered 120 acres of land ; now owns 430 ; married in St. Louis March 23, 1848, to Elizabeth Hartbecka, who was born in Hanover, Germany, May 28, 1821; have six children living -Margaret A. (now Mrs Holscher) Mary M. (Wellemeyer) Elizabeth (Inn- sher) William H., John H. and Samnel W. Lost one-John H., died in this county, aged 16 months. Mr. K. is one of the oldest settlers here ; helped to elear away the hazel brush and timber ; was Road Supervisor several terms. Family belong to the M. E. Church.
Kleeman Herman, far .: S. 5; P. O. Coles- burg.
Kleeman Kasper, far .; S. 5; P. O. Coles- burg.
Kleeman Wm. far .; Sec. 5; P. O. Colesburg.
Klosterman F. J. farmer ; Sec. 32; P. O. Petersburg.
Knee David, carpenter ; Colesburg.
Knee George, carpenter ; Colesburg.
Knee James, clerk in P. O .; Colesburg. Knee John H. carpenter ; Colesburg.
Knee Oliver H. P. carpenter ; Colesburg KNEE, SAML. G., COL. Post- master, Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries etc., Colesburg ; born in Blair Co., Pa., March 11, 1834 ; came to this county in 1855; worked at carpenter trade till the beginning of the war; enlisted Sept. 19, 1861, in the 12th Iowa In- fantry ; participated in the battles of Forts Henry and Donelson; was taken prisoner at Shiloh; held till the follow- ing October, when he was paroled, and in the Spring joined his regiment ; was promoted to Second Licutenant in March, 1863, to Captain in Sept. same year; was in command of Pioneer Corps six months ; promoted to Major Jan. 15, 1865, and to Lieut. Col. Jan. 1, 1866. Was married July 19, 1866, to Julia Moreland. She was born in this county April 14, 1845. Have three children - Frank, Blanche and Eddie ; held the position of Postmaster eight years ; attends the Congregational Church.
Knippling Anton, farmer ; Sec. 34; P. O. Petersburg.
Koopmann Gerhard, renter ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Colesburg.
Koopmann Henry, renter ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Colesburg.
Koopmann Herman, renter ; Sec. 6 ; P. O. Colesburg.
Kramer John H. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. New Vienna.
Kreimer B. H. far., S. 26; P. O. Peters- burg.
Kuhlman Detrich, renter, S. 8; Colesburg. Kurrilmeir Bernard, renter, S. 6; Coles- burg.
L AMMERS JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 21 ; P. O. Petersburg.
Lammers Rudolph, far., S. 21; P. O. Pe- tersburg.
Lampa Barney, far .. S. 33; P. O. Peters burg.
Lampman Henry, gro., S. 33; P. O. Pe- tersburg.
Lampman John, far., S. 33; P. O. Peters- burg.
Lampman Theo., far., S. 33; P. O. Pe- tersburg.
Landis Abraham, Colesburg.
Landis Jacob Sr., far., S. 15; Colesburg.
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