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1861 ; She was born in La Porte Co., Ind., 1835; owns 40 acres of land ; handles on an average about $60,000 worth of grain and over $100,000 worth of stock annually, in which he has one- half interest; is one of the charter members of Tadmore Lodge, A., F. and A. M., of which he has held office of Treasurer several terms.
Culberson William D. miller, Redding's Mill; P. O. Greeley.
AVIS A. far .; See. 18 ; P. O. Greeley.
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Davis S. N. stone mason.
Davis Win. Sec. 27; far .; P. O. Greeley. DAVIS WILLIAM F. Physician and Surgeon ; P. O. Greeley ; born in Lansing, Tompkins Co., N. Y., Jan. 17, 1846; graduated at Bellevue Hospital, N. Y. city, in 1868 ; went to Genoa, N. Y., same year and commenced practice ; was married Nov. 14, 1875, to Jane Moe ; she was
born in Cuba, N. Y., Sept. 20, 1852. He continued in practice there until the Spring of 1876, when he started West, spent three months on the prairies of Kansas, Ne- braska, etc .; located in this place Nov. 7, same year, where he now has an ex- tensive practice, and enjoys the confi- dence of both the general public and the medical fraternity. They are mem- bers of the Universalist Church.
Derr John, renter ; See. 5 ; P. O. Greeley. Dodds E. E. far. ; Sec. 21, P. O. Greeley. DODDS NATHAN H. Farmer and House Painter ; Sec. 21; P. O. Greeley ; born in Livingston Co., N. Y., Sept. 2, 1830; was married July 8, 1849, to Amanda M. White; she was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., April 12, 1831 ; they came to this county in 1852; owns 100 acres of land ; have ten children- Mary J., Elizabeth A., Elbert E., Eva L., Delia M., Emma W., Abbey, Nannie M., William N. and Frankie C. Sarah W. died March 22, 1864. Mr. D. enlisted Aug. 15, 1862, in Co. F, lowa Infantry ; served seven months, was then discharged for disability ; are members of the United Brethren Church.
Drybread G. W. dry goods, groceries, ete .. P. O. Greeley.
Drybread H. dry goods, etc. ; P. O. Greeley. Drybread H. C. stoek dealer ; P. O. Greeley.
DRYBREAD JOHN S. Farmer ; Sec. 21; P. O. Greeley ; born in Butler Co., O., Feb. 12, 1823; moved to Ber- rien Co., Mich., in 1837; was married there Dec. 7, 1844, to Mary J. Wilson. She was born in Preble Co., O., May 24, 1828 ; came to this county in 1853. Owns 360 acres of land ; have two chil- dren living-Henry, born May 2, 1857, and John, April 29, 1868. Lost four -Alice, aged 6 years ; Florence, 15 months ; George, 2 years, and Harrison, 4 years. Mr. D. has served six years as Township Trustee, and five as School Director ; is a member of Tadmore Lodge, No. 225, A., F. & A. M .; belong to the Universalist Church.
Ellis Thomas, wagon mkr. ; P. O. Greeley. ELLIS WM. B. Farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. O. Greeley ; born in New York in 1827; came with his parents to Penn- sylvania in 1832, and to this county in 1853; entered 160 acres of land; went back to York State, and, in 1856, returned and took up his residence here. Owns 280 acres of land. In 1857, he was married to Cordelia Walton. She was born in Ohio in 1839; died Aug. 15, 1865 ; was the mother of four chil- dren-Isabel, Cora, Mary and Rosetta J. He was married again to Mrs. Julia Evans (maiden name Charles) ; born in Indiana in 1840; had five children-Miranda, Peter, Remington and Emma are living; Jerusha died Sept. 4, 1868. Mrs. Ellis died July 25,1876.
Engel Chris. merchant ; P. O. Greeley. Evens T. A. harness mkr. ; P. O. Greeley. VARWELL R. E. well driller ; P. O.
F Greeley.
Fasselman J. Jr Assessor ; P. O. Greeley. FITZPATRICK JAMES, Farmer ; Sec. 28; P. O. Greeley ; born in Ireland, Jan. 6, 1830; emigrated to this country in 1848, by sail vessel to New York, then by rail and stage to Pittsburgh ; from there to Galena, Ill., via steamboat, thence to this place in wagon, drawn by yoke of oxen ; com- menced here in the wild prairie; owns 240 acres of land ; was married in 1861 to Huldah Foley ; she was born in Can- ada May 14, 1845. They have nine children living-James, Michael, Julia, Alice, Ellen, Thomas, Dennis, Mary,
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and infant not named. Lost three- Edward, Catherine and one infant ; be- long to the Catholic Church.
Francis David, laborer, Greeley.
Freeman E. J. far. ; S. 19 ; P. O. Greeley. Ferguson D. blacksmith, Greeley.
Ferguson W. R. far ; S. 20 ; P. O. Greely. ILMORE A. B. merchant, Greeley.
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GILMORE SILAS, Retired Mer- chant ; P. O. Greeley ; born in Wash- ington Co., N. Y., Dec. 28, 1814 ; emi- grated to Iowa in 1838; settled in Clayton Co., within ten miles of this place ; the country was at that time overrun by Indians of different tribes ; only about ten or twelve white men in the county ; he was married April 4, 1844, to Maria Phillips; she was born in Chautauqua Co., N.Y., in 1822 ; have ten children-Edwin, Esther, Simeon B., Ellen, Jesse, Henry, Silas, Mary, Sophia and Ernest. Mrs. G. died Feb. 20, 1872. Mr. G. was Supervisor two years, Assessor two years, and Town Clerk fourteen years ; is connected with the firm of Harvey L. Hopkins & Co., manufacturers of mowers, Chicago, Ill. Mrs. G. taught the first school ever or- ganized in this county, in 1841 ; are members of the M. E. Church.
Gilmore Silas A. Jr. merchant, Greeley. Glasscock N. B. farmer ; Sec. 20; P. O. Greeley.
Goldsworthy Wm. J. blacksmith, Greeley. Grant John, P. O. Greeley.
Griffith Geo. far .; Sec. 29; P. O. Greeley. Griffith J. W. far .; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Greeley.
ALL G. W. farmer ; Sec. 2; P O.
H Greeley.
Haney H. F. laborer ; P.O. Greeley.
HARRIS JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Greeley ; born on the Island of Cape Breton June 28, 1819; was reared on Prince Edward's Island ; came to this county in 1854. Married Mrs. Elizabeth Penny (maiden name, Le Lacheur) Dec. 20, 1864 ; she was born on Prince Edward's Island April 27, 1825 ; was married to Samuel Penny in 1846 ; he died Oct. 1, 1860. She had seven children by first marriage-Ann M., now Mrs. Delong; Margaret E., now Mrs. Canine ; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Corell ; Emma and Samuel James ; by second marriage, one son, William P., born Oct.
25, 1866 ; lost two sons, John died Jan. 15, 1848, on Prince Edward's Island, and Samuel died Dec. 20, 1850, in this county, aged respectively 2 years and 9 months, and 9 months. Mr. H. served as School Director three years; is now Secretary of the Board. Attend the Christian Church.
Hart Peter, laborer ; Sec. 8 ; P.O. Greeley. Hatfield T. laborer ; P. O. Greeley.
Hennessy J. renter; Sec. 27; P.O. Greeley.
Henry P. laborer ; P. O. Greeley.
Hess D. farmer ; Sec. 15 : P. O. Greeley. Hess Isaac, far .; Sec. 15; P. O. Greeley. Hess William M. farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Greeley.
Hill Edward, far .; Sec. 6; P. O. Greeley. HINDAL GEORGE W. Farmer; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Greeley ; born in Rock Co., Wis., Jan. 9, 1852; came to this county with his parents in 1865. His father emigrated to Pennsylvania from Germany in 1838, from there to Wis- consin in 1847 ; was among the early settlers there ; has carted grain from Janesville to Milwaukee, in wagons ; sold wheat at 30c. per bushel ; now lives in Wright Co., Iowa. His mother, whose maiden name was Crall, was born near Mansfield. Ohio, March 10, 1833. The subject of this sketch is farming with J. D. Chase. Is unmarried.
Hoag Wm. farmer ; Sec. 22; P.O. Greeley. Hollenbeck Ashley, farmer ; Sec. 18 ; P.
O. Greeley.
Hunter R. farmer ; Sec. 25; P.O. Greeley. Hyer Geo. saloon keeper ; Greeley.
RMSCHER AUGUST, farmer ; Sec. T 1 ; P. O. Colesburg.
Irmscher David, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Colesburg.
Irmscher George, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Colesburg.
AMES J. P. hardware ; Greeley. J
JENKINS JAMES M. Firm of Jenkins & Burbridge, Dealers in Hard- ware, Boots and Shoes; Greeley ; born in Franklin Co., Ind., Nov. 20, 1830. Was married Jan. 7, 1856, to Mary M. Wykoff; she was born in Licking Co., Ohio, May 23, 1833. They came to this county in 1856, followed farming the first ten years ; sold out and engaged in mercantile pursuits ; owns half in- terest in store and real estate worth
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$2,000 : have one child living, Mabel, born May 22. 1865 ; two deceased, Flora, aged 2, and Nura, 3 years. Mr. J. was Assessor five years : is a member of Tad- more Lodge, No. 225, A., F. & A. M .; Republican : attend the Universalist Church.
JENKINS WILLIAM D. Farm- er; Sec. 19: P. O. Greeley ; born in Butler Co., O., Dec. 6, 1822 ; accom- panied his mother to Michigan in 1837 ; where he remained till 1856, when he came to this county. Owns 131 acr. s of land. Was married Feb. 21, 1866, to Martha Freeman ; she was born in Washington County, N. Y., March 22, 1839: they have three children-Ben- jamin D., Jessie Maud and Ruth H. Mr. J. was Township Trustee and School Director two years; is a member of Tadmore Lodge, No. 225. A., F. & A. M .; family belong to the Universalist Church.
Jones J. L. farmer : Sec. 23; P.O. Greeley. Jones R. J. farmer: S. 32: P. O. Greeley. K AHLSDORF WM. laborer: P. O. Greclev.
KENNEDY CORNELIUS, Far. and Marble Cutter; S. 2; P. O. Coles -. burg; born in Kings Co., Ireland, April 2, 1811. While young he went to Liverpool, Eng .. where he learned his trade, followed it till 1851. generally contracting; was married in 1839 to Mary A. Lindsay. She was born in Ireland Dec: 1, 1824; went with her parents to England when an infant. They emigrated to the United States in 1851, and to this county in 1853. and set led where he now resides. Owns 160 acres of land here and property in Delaware Conter. Have ten children living-James, John, Cornelius, Benja- min, Mary J., Elizabeth, William, Anna M., Sarah E. and Eveleen. Patrick, the eldest son. was a member of Co. G, 12th Ill. Inf. : was wounded at the bat- tle of Shiloh ; died at Keokuk April 26, 1862. John is principal agent of the educational department of Harper Bros.' publishing house, New York. Cornelius and Benjamin are in the law school, Iowa City.
Krumpel J. far. ; S. 1; P. O. Colesburg.
L' E LACHEUR JAMES, farmer ; S. 16; P. O. Greeley.
Le LACHEUR ELISHA, Farm- er; S. 8; P. O. Greeley; born on Prince Edward's Island July 8, 1840 ; came with his parents to this county in 1851; was married Nov. 14, 1863, to Mary J. Bliss. She was born in Win- nebago Co., Ill., April 15, 1847 ; came with her parents to this county in 1850 ; have three children-Lizzie P., born Dec. 13, 1864; Frank W., May 6, 1873; and John, Feb. 14, 1876. Mr. L.'s father, John W. Le Lacheur, served twenty-six years in the House of Commons, Prince Edward's Island, and was a member of the Iowa State Legis- lature in 1860 and '61; was born on the Island of Gurnsey Jan. 26, 1793; died July 3, 1875.
LILLIBRIDGE ALANSON, Farmer; S. 28; P. O. Greeley ; born in Chenango Co., N Y., Feb. 2, 1822; moved to Michigan in 1844; was mar- ried there April 23, 1845, to Mary Nelson. She was born in Livingston Co., N. Y. They came to this county in 1852; own 220 acres of land ; have six children living- Lorette, John M., Frank M., Henry W., Robert and Mary K. Lost three-William, Byron and Abram. Mr. L was School Director one and Road Supervisor five years. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, parents of Mr. L., reside with them, aged, respectively, 82 and 74. Mrs. L. belongs to the Chris- tian Church. Family attend the same. Lillibridge Frank M. farmer; S. 28; P. O. Greeley.
Lillibridge Hosea, carpenter, Greeley.
LILLIBRIDGE JOHN M. Far .; Sec. 33; P. O. Greeley ; born in Branch Co., Mich., April 11, 1849 ; came to this county in 1852 with his parents, who settled in Coffin's Grove; was married Sept. 1, 1875, to Mary C. Ross ; she was born in York State Dec. 28, 1854; have one child-Oren S., born Nov. 1, 1876. Mr. L. was this Spring elected School Director ; owns 9 acres of land.
Lindsay Beuj. farmer. Sec. 12; P. O. Colesburg.
Lindsay Thos. farmer. Sec. 12; P. O. Colesburg.
Longford Thomas, Sec. boss, Greeley.
Luenze August, farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Colesburg.
Lull A. retired farmer, Greeley.
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M CANNON W. C. phys., Greeley. McKenny P. D. laborer, Sec. 18; P. O. Greeley.
McKray W. H. far., Sec. 18 ; P.O. Greeley. MALVEN CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Greeley; born near Edinburgh, Scotland, Feb. 28, 1813; came to the United States with his parents in 1828 ; settled in Sussex Co., N. J., where he was married Jan. 23, 1834, to Ann Michael, born in Monroe Co., Pa., Dec. 2, 1816; they came to : this county in 1850; settled in Colony Tp. when all was wild prairie and timber lands, except in the immediate vicinity of Colesburg ; came here in 1865 ; owns 120 acres of land ; have nine children- John, Nicholas, Daniel S., Mary F., Wm. B., Frank H., Emma E., Alice J. and James R. L. Mr. M. was Town- ship Trustee four and Supervisor two years.
Malven F. H. Sec. 29; P. O. Greeley. Malven John, laborer, Greeley. Marchum A. laborer, Grecley.
Marchum Harry, laborer, Greeley. Marchum T. lab., Sec. 19; P. O. Greeley. Marchum Win. laborer, Greeley.
Martindale Elijah, music teacher, Greeley. MARTINDALE DAVID, Far., Sec. 20 ; P. O. Greeley ; born in Wayne Co., Ind., June 1, 1830 ; came to this county in 1851 ; among the first settlers of this township ; owns 275 acres here and 30 in Clayton Co .; was married March 10, 1853, to Elizabeth C. Jones ; she was born in Butler Co., O., Feb. 5, 1830 ; have two children living-Joseph P., born Feb. 26, 1854, and Charles W., Nov. 15, 1869 ; lost one-John J., born Feb. 18, 1856, died Sept. 4, 1868, aged 12 years and 6 months ; family are mem- bers of the Christian Church.
MARTINDALE JOHN, Pastor of Christian Church, Greeley; born in Warren Co., O., April 10, 1805; ac- companied his father to Wayne Co., Ind., in 1812; was married to Mary Watson Nov. 30, 1826 ; she was born in Kentucky ; was the mother of twelve children, seven of whom are living ; she died March 14, 1851 ; is buried in Ber- rien Co., Mich. The family moved to this county in May of the same year ; Mr. M. bought 320 acres of land, which
he has since divided among his children ; was married again in January, 1852, to Mrs. Eliza A. Strong, of Berrien Co., Mich. ; she was the mother of five chil- dren by former marriage. Mr. M. has been preaching the Gospel for about 50 years ; organized the church, and was mainly instrumental in erecting the building here ; family are all members.
Mason R. H. far. ; Sec. 35 ; P. O. Greeley. Mason T. R. painter; Greeley.
MATTHEWS LAFAYETTE,
Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Greeley ; born in Boone Co., Ill., Jan. 13, 1851 ; came to this county with his parents in 1864; was married Dec. 1, 1874, to Orsavella Holbert ; she was born in this county Sept. 25, 1855 ; have three children- Frank, born Sept. 12. 1875 ; Wm. W., Jan. 4, 1877, and infant, born Feb. 2, 1878 ; owns 120 acres of land ; is Secre- tary of School Board.
Millard A. farmer ; S. 18; P. O. Greeley. MILLER ELISHA, Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Greeley ; born in Albany Co., N. Y., April 12, 1834; came to this county in 1855; owns 174 acres of land; was married April 12, 1857, to Jane H. Clogston; she was born in Berrien Co., Mich., June 1, 1838; they have five children living-Martha J., Harriet I .. Charlie E., Willis G. and Eddie M .; lost one-William, died June 9, 1859. Mr. M. is a member of Tad- more Lodge, No. - 25, A., F. and A. M .; Republican ; belongs to the Christian Church.
Miller Geo. far. ; S. 36; P. O. Earlville. Miller H. farmer ; S. 29; P. O. Greeley. Miller II. G. teacher ; Greeley.
MILLER WILLIAM, Farmer ; S. 25 ; P. O. Earlville ; born in Hanover, Germany, June 21, 1829; emigrated to the United States in 1844; came in a sail vessel to New Orleans, La., being ten weeks on the voyage; spent three years in Cincinnati, Ohio; moved to Clayton Co., Iowa, in 1848, where he was in 1851, married to Mary Samp- son ; she was born in Germany, in 1834, and came to this county in 1865; owns 250 acres of land ; have five children --- William H., Anna M., George, Matilda and an infant. When Mr. M. came to Clayton County, it was mostly unim- proved land, abounding with all kinds
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of game, there were only three houses on the road from Millville to Garna Villa.
Millis W. J. carpenter : Greeley.
Mimch Adam, far .; S. 17 ; P. O. Greeley.
Mimch J. farmer ; S. 17; P. O. Greeley. Morgan Ira, farmer; S. 22; P. O. Greeley. ELSON E. N .; Sec. 28; P. O.
N Greeley.
Newton Frederic E. farmer; S. 16; P. O. Greeley.
Niederfranke C. H. farmer ; S. 36; P. O. Earlville.
NIEMAN HENRY, Farmer ; See. 24; P. O. Earlville : born in Germany, March 18, 1833; emigrated to the United States in 1845, and to Clayton County, this State, in 1846; was mar- ried there, in 1862, to Louisa Nieder- franke; she was born in Germany, in 1842; they came to this eounty in 1867 ; owns 220 acres of land ; have six children living-Amanda, Mary, Will- iam, Lydia, Charles and Caroline ; lost one-John H., died in 1874. Mr. N. was School Director two years, and Road Supervisor three years ; they are members of the Lutheran Church.
NIEMAN WILLIAM C. Farmer ; Sec. 24; P. O. Earlville; born in Ger- many, June 27, 1837 ; emigrated to the United States in 1845, and to Clayton Co., Iowa, in 1847 ; was married Nov. 19, 1863, to Mary A. Brandhorst; she was born in Germany, March 14, 1846, and came to this county in 1874; owns 250 aeres of land ; have six children- Amelia L. L., Joseph C. H., George F. W., August C. G., Ida L. W. and John B. Has been School Director on ; year, and Road Supervisor four years ; they are members of the Lutheran Church.
Noble E. farmer ; S. 18; P. O. Greeley. DELL C. M. farmer ; Sec. 16; P. O. Greeley.
Odell Isaac C. far. ; S. 16; P. O. Greeley. ODELL JOB, Farmer ; Sec. 16; P. O. Greeley ; born in Tennessee Dee. 16, 1811 ; his parents moved to Ran- dolph Co., Ind., in 1816, and remained there until 1830, then moved to Elk- hart County ; here he was married to Mary Jones, March 31, 1831; she was born in Canada ; moved same year to Cass Co., Mich. Mrs. O. died Jan.
29, 1841; was the mother of six ehil- dren-Benj. F. and Cyrus M. are liv- ing, three died in infancy, and John S. died D c. 24, 1845. Mr. O. was again married Aug. 13, 1846, to Mary Nicol ; she was born in Butler Co., Ohio, Oct. 22, 1819 ; has seven children-Gabriel H., Abbie, William N., Nannie E., Corbley M., Isaac C. and John B. Mr. O. was Assessor and School Director five years each, and Township Trustee one year ; came to this county in 1851 ; early settler; was only one house be- tween here and Delhi, on the main road; plenty of game, and Indians occasion- ally.
ODELL WM. Farmer ; S. 15; P. O. Greeley ; born in Buchanan, Mich., Sept. 24, 1851. His parents moved to this county in the same year. He was married Feb. 22, 1874, to Sarah J. Webster. She was born in Ashland Co., O., Feb. 22, 1854. Owns 80 aeres of land. Mrs. Odell came to this county with her parents in 1867. They attend the United Brethren Church.
Ordwary C. F. agent ; residence Greeley. PIERCE IRA M. farmer; S. 8; P. O. Greeley.
PARLIMAN ABRAM, Farmer ; S. 29; P. O. Greeley ; born in Ulster Co., N. Y., Dec. 26, 1824. While he was quite young the family moved to Cortland Co .; from there to Ohio; thenee to Jackson Co., Mich., where they remained until 1851, when they came to this county, being among the first settlers ; bought a farm in Coffin's Grove. Mr. P. was married Oet. 1, 1854, to Nancy Nelson. She was born in New York Oct. 27, 1825. They came to this town in 1865; own 140 acres of land ; have two children living -Charles Homer and Emma Florence. Lost one-Arthur O., died in 1868, aged 13. Mr. P. was clerk of Coffin's Grove five years, and Supervisor four years. Attend the Christian Church, of which Mrs. P. and the children are members.
PILGRIM HENRY, Farmer ; S. 16; P. O. Greeley; born in England Sept. 21, 1831; was married there in 1852 to Elizabeth Clifton. She was born in England May 4, 1826. They emigrated to the United States in 1853;
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stopped in Cleveland, O., until 1856, when he moved to this county ; owns 144 acres of land. Mrs. P. died March 19, 1860; was the mother of four children-Ada L., Alma A., and Emily J. are living. Perdita died in 1862. Mr. P. was married again Sept. 25, 1860, to Mrs. Sarah Pierce (maiden name Gibbs). She was born in England in 1841; had seven children-Dora C. by first marriage, and Edward H., John M., George G., Sarah E., Albert W., and Roseatta by second marriage. Mr. and Mrs. P. are members of the United Brethren Church.
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Pinkiey B. carpenter ; Greeley.
Potts J. M. traveling agent ; Greeley.
IDDEN W. miller; S. 16; P. O.
R Greeley.
Ridenour A. farmer ; S. 32 ; P. O. Greeley. Ridenour M. far .; S. 32; P. O. Greeley.
Robison J. B. druggist ; Greeley.
ROBISON JULIA, Widow (mai- den name Wood) ; Greeley; born in Erie Co., N. Y., July 17, 1827 ; ac . companied her father, Amos Wood, to this county in 1845; among the first settlers in this county. She was mar- ried Dec. 16, 1847, to James H. Robi- son. He was born in Preble Co., O., July 9, 1820; came to this county in 1845, where he resided till July 4, 1874, when he was gored to death by an infuriated bull. Mrs. R. is the mother of six children-Joseph Burt, Emma (Mrs. Millen), and Nettie are living; Frank died Jan. 3, 1849; Emor, Feb. 6, 1854; and Alice, Feb. 8, 1867. Burt has been in the drug business here since 1875.
Rulen J. farmer; S. 22; P. O. Greeley. Rulen K. laborer ; S. 2; P. O. Greeley. Rulen Perry, farmer ; P. O. Greeley.
YARGENT N. R. farmer ; S. 29; P. S O. Greeley.
SARGENT JOSIAH B. Farmer; S. 29; P. O. Greeley; born in Meigs Co., O., Aug. 31, 1817 ; followed farm- ing in that State twenty-five years ; was married March 8, 1842, to Mary Ann Smith. She was born in Fayette Co., Pa., May 27, 1821, have five children -Lucretia, born Jan. 25, 1843; Mar- cellus, Jan. 20, 1846; John E. and Serene E. ( Mrs. Vaugh-twins), Sept. 19, 1849, and Newton R. Feb. 17, .
1853 ; settled in this county in 1854 on the farm now occupied by George Grif- fith, Esq. Owns 53 acres here, 160 in Humboldt, and 160 in Fayette Co .; served several years as School Director, and two terms as Township Trustee. Are all members of the Christian Church.
Sawyer W. M. far .; S. 25; P. O. Earlville. Schuldt John, far. ; S. 1 ; P. O. Colesburg. Schneider Geo. far .; S. 9; P. O. Grecley. Schneider J. farmer ; S. 9 ; P. O. Greeley. Schneider John, far .; S. 30; P. O. Greeley. Schneider L. A. farmer ; S. 9 ; P. O. Gree- ley.
Seeley J. L. carpenter ; Greeley.
Seeley S. H. shoemaker ; Greeley. Seeley S. L. farmer ; See. 8; P. O. Greeley. Shade Wm. Sec. 33; P. O. Greeley.
SHERMAN BENJAMIN A.
Livery, Feed and Sale Stable; P. O. Greeley; born in York State, Oct. 12, 1849; accompanied his father to Win- nebago Co., Ill., in 1853; moved to Volga City in 1855 ; came to this place in 1875, where he has followed same business ever since ; was married Dec. 6, 1877 to Sadie Cooper. She was born near Volga City, Dec. 14, 1805 ; went to Calhoun Co., when 10 years old ; came to this town in October, 1877. Sloan S. B. renter ; Sec. 26; P. O. Gree- ley
SNOW ZEBINA, Farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Greeley ; born in Windham Co., Vt., Nov. 14, 1811; accompanied his father to Massachusetts in 1827; was married there Nov. 28, 1838, to Louisa M. White. She was born in Manlius, N. Y., Aug. 3, 1819 ; they emigrated to this county in 1853, settled here in the brush where he has since opened his farm, consisting of 164 acres ; they have one daughter, Mrs. Mary L. Coolidge, born in Dedham, Mass , Nov. 27, 1839. Mr. and Mrs. Snow are members of the Baptist Church.
SOULE MARY, Widow, (maiden name Corell), Far .; Sec. 21; P. O. Greeley ; born in Albany Co., N. Y., May 31. 1813; married to Hiram Dodds, Dec. 31, 1829 ; he was born in Delaware ; had two children-Nathan H. and Mary J .; he died in 1835; she came to this county in 1853, was married again in 1858 to Lemuel C.
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DIRECTORY OF DELAWARE COUNTY :
Soule ; he was born in Massachusetts, March 28, 1812 ; have two children- Carrie and Frank. Mr. Soule died Jan. 8, 1878. She owns 80 acres of land ; family belong to the United Brethren Church. The mother of Mr. Soule is still living at Dedham, Mass., in her 91st year.
STEELE HEMAN E. Farmer ; See. 6; P. O. Edgewood; born in Genesee Co., N. Y., May 15, 1838 ; accompanied his father to this county in 1845; at that time there were very few white men here, but plenty of Indians, as well as an abundance of game and and wild animals of all kinds. Mr. Steele, Sr , is still living and resides in Clayton Co. Mr. Sterle, Jr., was mar- ried April 3, 1859. to Jennette Seward. She was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., May 1, 1839 ; they have five children living-Minnie. Amos R., Edwin E., Lottie L. and Guy; lost one daughter -Linnie L., died Sept. 19, 1873; owns S7 acres of land ; attend the Congre- gational Church, of which Mrs. S. is a member.
Steele M. J. far .; Sec. 6; P O. Edgewood. STONER WILLIAM A. Farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Greeley ; boru in Ohio Aug. 25. 1832; accompanied his par- ents to La Porte, Ind., in 1837, thence to Valparaiso, where they remained until 1853, when they came to this county ; he was married Nov. 7, 1857, to Melissa L. Parker ; she was born in Genesee ( now Winnebago) Co., N. Y., Nov. 4, 1834; have an adopted son- John W. Brown, born June 7, 1856; Mr. Stoner's father and mother now reside m North Fork Tp., aged respec- tively 67 and 69; the parents of Mrs. S. were carly settlers in North Fork ; father died in 1859 ; mother resides in Buchanan Co., aged 71; Mr. Stoner owns 172 acres of land.
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