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McBride J. C. farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Manchester.
McBride George, farmer; Sec. 36 ; P. O. Manchester.
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McGEE ISAAC, Farmer ; Sec. 23; P. O. Manchester ; born in Canada West March 24, 1820; married Miss Sarah Smart Sept. 4, 1846; she was born in Ireland May 19, 1827 ; have nine chil- dren living-Isabel, born July 3, 1847 ; John, Nov. 10, 1848; George, April 19, 1850; William, Feb. 14, 1853; Lillie, Sept. 7, 1855; Gage, Dec. 10, 1860; Irwin A .. Jan. 21, 1863; Nellie M., April 23, 1865 ; Austin, Aug. 25, 1868; one child deceased-Adelaide, born July 4, 1857, died Oct. 5, 1862. Mr. M. came to this county May 27, 1855, and settled where he now lives ; owns 380 acres of land, worth $12,000 ; general farming and stock raising. He has held the office of School Director four years.
McGEE JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O Manchester; born in Lawrence, Canada, August 12, 1816; married Miss Janet Me Martin March 18, 1846; she was born in Martintown, Can- ada, June 10, 1827 ; have nine children -Olive, born June 17, 1847 ; John, Jan. 31, 1849 ; Isaac, March 21, 1851; Sarah, May 22, 1853 ; Elizabeth, Sept. 2, 1855; Hannah, March 15, 1858 ; Joseph H., Aug. 25, 1863; Oscar A., Sept. 16, 1866; Berton E., April 4, 1872; one child deceased -- Mary Ann, born Feb. 2, 1861, died June 4, 1864. Mr. McGee came here in June, 1854, and settled in Coffin's Grove Tp., where he now lives ; he owns 280 acres of land, worth $9,000 ; his principal product is grain and stock raising.
McGuire J. sec. boss ; Masonville.
Marvin A. laborer ; Masonville.
Marvin Lorenzo, laborer ; Masonville.
Marvin Wm. renter ; P. O. Manchester. Martin H. E. station agent ; Masonville. MINKLER HARVEY, Farmer ; Sec. 29; P. O. Masonville; born in Clinton Co., N. Y., in 1805; came to Ohio, with parents, and settled in Geauga Co., in 1816; married Miss Elizabeth Ransom May 27, 1827, who was born in Living-ton Co., N. Y., May 27, 1810; they have three children-Eliz- abeth J., born June 14, 1828, who died Dee. 28, 1858; John R., Dec. 2, 1831, and C. V., Oct. 23, 1834; besides their own three children, thir- teen orphans have had their fatherly and
and motherly care and grown to man- hood and womanhood under their roof; Mr. Minkler's father was born in Con- neetieut in 1780; came to Delaware Co. May 4, 1853, and settled where he now lives, his nearest neighbor west being eighteen miles; Mr. Minkler was one of the first Trustees of Coffin's Grove Township; at that time there were but fifteen voters in the township and five of those were from under his roof; he owns 125 acres of land, well improved, worth $4,000 ; prineipal pro- ducts, grain and stock raising ; he has held nearly every office in the township and has always been an active Republi- can ; in 1862, he gained a permit from Gen. Boker, of Clinton, Iowa, and joined Co. F, of the 27th Regiment of Iowa, mostly comprised of men from Delaware Co.
MOHR DANIEL, Farmer ; Sec. 24; P. O. Manchester; born in Pa. Sept. 3, 1823 ; he came, with parents, at the age of 6 years, to Logan Co., Ohio, where he remained until 1852; he married Miss Mary Garber March 24, 1846 ; she was born in Augusta Co., Va., Dec. 21, 1826 ; have seven chil- dren living-Mary M., born March 26, 1847; Martin C., March 17, 1849; Nancy C., Aug. 11, 1851 ; John J., Jan. 27, 1855 ; Louie, 1859; Lovina A., Dec. 23, 1861 ; Mirth A., Sept. 28, 1866; have two children deceased- Hannah Jane, born Aug. 15, 1853, died Sept. 9, 1854; Isaac N., born May 23, 1857, died Nov. 6, 1873. Mr. Mohr came to this county April 1, 1865, and settled where he now lives; Mr. M. has been School Director four terms ; he owns 160 acres of land, worth $5,000 ; Republiean ; Advent Christian. MOORE SELDON W. Farmer ; Sec. 21 ; P. O. Masonville ; born Feb. 22, 1820, in Hartford Co., Connecticut ; left, with parents, and came to Ashtabula Co., Ohio, at the age of 15 years; there he remained until 1859; then he came to Ogle Co., 111., where he remained until the Spring of 1863, then coming to this county and settling where he now lives; he married Mary A. Cotton Nov. 6, 1842 ; she was born in Addison Co., Vt., June 28, 1818; have four chil- dren living-Edison, born Nov. 10,
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1843; Chastene J., Oct. 8, 1845 ; Willis D., Aug. 8, 1849; Horace S. Nov, 6, 1854 ; two deceased-Francis, born Sept. 3, 1847, died Dec. 26, 1850 ; Frank, born Jan. 1, 1852, died April 10, 1858 ; Mr. Moore owns 80 acres of land worth $3,000; principal products, grain and stock raising; Republican : Wesleyan Methodist.
Morris P., far. ; S. 11 ; P. O. Manchester. Morris P. P. far. ; S. 11 ; P. O. Manchester. Morse E. E. rtr .; S. 28; P. O. Masonville. MORSE JAMES A. Farmer ; S. 25; P. O. Manchester; born in Ver- mont April 2, 1839 ; came to Delaware Co. June, 1858. Married Angia A. Roe March 16, 1862. She was born in Berrien Co., Mich., Jan. 31, 1844. Have two children-Luella A. Morse, born Jan. 7, 1864; Lorena A. Morse, born Nov. 25, 1871. Mr. Morse car- ried on the livery business in Manches- ter for a number of years, until about four years ago, when he sold his busi- ness and moved to where he now lives. He owns 106 acres of land, worth $35 per acre. His principal products are stock raising and dairying.
Mulligan P. saloon ; Masonville.
N EW J. M. farmer; S. 30; P. O. Masonville.
Norton R. Postmaster ; Masonville. UINN EDWARD, laborer; Mason- ville.
P AGE S. A. carpenter ; Masonville.
PERRY AMOS, Farmer; S. 32 ; P. O. Masonville ; born in New York April 9, 1834; moved with parents to Illinois in 1835, and there he remained until 1854, when he came to Delaware Co., Ia., and on May 27, 1857, made it his permanent home. He married Vio- let Minkler Feb. 17, 1861. She was born in Erie Co., O., June 6, 1844 ; have six children-Effie L., born Feb. 10, 1862; Edith A., born Nov. 12, 1866; Gertrude A., born March 4, 1868; Willard H., July 29, 1869; Ernest A., Dec. 18, 1871; and Lillian E., July 30, 1873. Mr. Perry owns 672 acres of land, worth $25 per acre. Mr. Perry enlisted in the 3d Iowa Bat- tery Sept. 18, 1861; served two years and re-enlisted, and was mustered out Oct. 23, 1865. During his army life
he participated in several severe battles, one of the hardest being the battle of Pea Ridge. Republican.
PETERS SAMSON P. Farmer ; See. 29; P. O. Masonville ; born Sept. 21, 1831, in Cayuga Co., N. Y. ; moved from there to Ogle Co., where he lived for nine years ; came from there to Del- aware Co. in March, 1868 ; married his first wife, J. Robison, Jan. 1, 1852 ; she was born in Cayuga County April 25, 1832 ; has hd three children by first wife, two of which are dead --- Louis S., born Nov. 17, 1857, died at the age of 4 months and 27 days ; Em- ma, born Oct. 30, 1852, died Jan. 31, 1877 ; and one living-Elmira, born April 30, 1855 ; married his second wife March 10, 1858 ; her maiden name was Sarah Moower, born in Penn, Union Co., April 20, 1824; has two children by his second wife-Charl S., born Dec. 4. 1863; John H., March 29, 1862; Mr. Peters owns 222} acres of land, worth $35 per acre; principal product, grain and stock raising; Rep .; his father was born in New York, Oct. 23, 1792 ; his mother in Vermont, Feb. 9, 1796.
Porter W. R. far. ; S. 8. P. O. Manchester. Poerssner A. far .; Sec. 4; P. O. Forest- ville.
Riley Daniel, saloon ; Masonville
ROE LAWSON A. Farmer ; Sec. 24 ; P. O. Manchester ; born in Wayne Co., Ind., Aug. 21, 1821 ; moved with his parents to Berrien Co., Mich., in 1835, and married Susan A. Knight March 12, 1843; she was born in Ver- mont Oct., 14, 1823 ; have five children -Angia, born Jan. 31, 1844; William A., March 1, 1846; Francis A., Oct. 15, 1847 ; Charles A., Sept. 14, 1850 ; and May A., Feb. 22, 1857. Mr. Roe came to this county in July, 1852, and settled in Eads' Grove, where he re- mained until the Fall of 1863, at which time he moved to Manchester, where he carried on the furniture business for several years, moving to his present home about six years ago ; he owns 380 acres of land, worth $14,000 dollars ; principal product, grain and stock rais- ing ; Mr. R. is a Republican and mem- ber of a Christian Church.
OE F. A. farmer; Sec. 24; P. O.
R Manchester.
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Russell H. H. far .; Sec. 26; P. O. Man- chester.
Rose Thomas, shoemaker ; Masonville.
Ryan John, saloon ; Masonville.
SATTERLEE AMOS, far .: Sec. 27 ; P. O. Manchester.
SATTERLEE BURIAH W.
Farmer ; See. 26; P. O. Manchester ; born Dec. 27, 1814, in Montgomery Co., N. Y. ; married Elizabeth Jennings May 17, 1837 ; she was born in Herki- mer Co., N. Y., Ang. 5, 1818 ; came to this county April 4, 1867; owns 200 acres of land, worth $35 per acre ; they have three children-Jerome B., born July 3, 1838 ; Martha Ann, May 23, 1841 ; Amos F., March 6, 1847 ; Amos F. lives with his father ; was married to Miss Elmer Keller, March 7, 1875 ; both father and son are Republicans.
SCHMIDT JOHN E. Vineyard ; Sec. 27; P. O. Manchester; born in Wurtemberg, Ger., Dec. 1, 1830; emi- grated to U. S. of America Aug. 11, 1859; married Miss Maggie Stadler April 27, 1874; she was born in Aus- tria Aug. 22, 1843; have two children -Oscar Otto, born Aug. 8, 1875, and Maggie, Aug. 25, 1877. Mr. S. came to this eounty in 1861, making his home with Henry Baker for five years ; then he purchased the place where he now lives and started his vineyard, which at the present time excels any- thing of the kind in the county. Mr. S. owns sixteen acres of land, well im- proved, and is worth $5,000.
SCHULTZE WILLIAM, Farm- er; See. 10; P. O. Manchester ; born in Hanover, Germany, Aug. 8, 1822; he came to the U. S. of America in 1864; he married Miss Fredrecka Starde ; she was born June 29, 1831; have two children, twins; their names are Charlie and Emma, born April 30, 1868; Mr. S. settled first in Chicago, where he was engaged in the furniture business for four years, and in 1868, he came to this county and settled where he now lives ; he owns 160 acres of land, well improved, worth $5,000 ; principal product, grain and stock.
Sellins E. H. far. ; S. 36 ; P. O. Manchester. Septon A. L. far. ; S. 32 ; P. O. Masonville. Seward J. far .; S 11; P. O. Manchester. Smith Alex. farmer; P. O. Manchester.
SMITH BENJAMIN, Farmer'
Sec. 26; P. O. Manchester; born in Stark Co., Ohio, Jan. 26, 1824; in 1835, moved with his parents to Summit Co. Ohio, and in 1840 moved again with his parents to De Kalb Co., Ind., where his father died in 1861; his mother died in 1876. Married Miss Sophina Bonney at Ghent, Summit Co., Ohio, Oct. 19, 1852; she was born in the town of Covington, Wyoming Co., N. Y., in 1827. Have two children- J. B. Smith, born in De Kalb Co., Ind., March 4, 1857, and Harry B. Smith, born in De Kalb Co., Ind., April 25, 1860; Mr. Benjamin Smith's father, was born in the parish of Tregles, Scotland, in the year 1788; his mother was born in Cumberland Co., England, in the year 1794. Mr. Smith came to Dela- ware Co. with his family in 1865 ; owns 190 acres of land well improved, worth $6,000. Republican.
Smith F. D. laborer ; P. O. Masonville. Smith J. D. hotel prop., Masonville.
SMITH JONATHAN, Farmer ; Sec. 2; P. O. Manchester; born in Lewistown, Penn., July 18, 1814; left with parents when young and came to Perry Co., Ohio; from there he came to South Bend, Ind., in 1832. He mar- ried his first wife Nov. 24, 1834; her maiden name was Sarah Yockey ; has six children by first wife, named as fol- lows-Lewis, John, Hilindia, Martha, Jackson ; one died in infancy. He married his second wife Sept. 9, 1852; her maiden name was Catharine Jacoby ; has six children by second wife-Elea- zer M., Riley, Alexander, Jonathan, William and Edward; one child de- eeased-Emma. Mr. S. eame to Dela- ware Co. in the Fall of 1860, and settled where he now lives ; he owns 80 aeres of land, well improved, worth $2,000; principal products, grain and stock. Republican ; member of Wesleyan Meth- odist church.
SMITH THOMAS E. Farmer ; Sec. 28; P. O. Masonville; born in New York City Dee. 22, 1829; moved with his parents to Bristol, England, in 1836, and lived there seven years, then came to Pennsylvania, where he re- mained three years, and then emigrated to Dubuque Co., Iowa, moving to Dela-
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ware Co., Iowa, April 1, 1861. Mar- ried Maria J. Dull April 30, 1856; have no children; she was born in Franklin, Portage Co., Ohio, Feb. 7, 1838; her father was the first white child born in Trumbull Township, Ohio, Feb. 17, 1809; her mother was born Aug. 17, 1809, in Dutchess Co., N. Y. Mr. S. owns 116 acres of land, worth $3,000 ; principal product, stock ; he has held almost every office in the township.
Snell Geo. laborer ; Masonville.
Soder G. E. laborer ; Masonville.
Soder J. blacksmith ; Masonville.
Soder J. R. blacksmith ; Masonville.
Stewart A. W. farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Manchester.
Stewart Charles, farmer ; Sec. 10; P. O. Manchester.
Stewart James B. farmer ; Sec. 10; P. O. Manchester.
STEWART SAMUEL, Farmer ; Sec. 10; P. O. Manchester; born in Delaware Co., Ohio, July 22, 1832, where he remained till 7 years of age ; moved to Illinois with his parents, where he remained four years, then to Iowa Co., Wis., where he remained until 1866, when he moved to this county, settling where he now lives; owns 100 acres valued at $3,000. Married Miss Ann Ward Aug. 13, 1857; she was born in England, Sept. 13, 1841 ; have three children living-Ward, born April 30, 1859; Elmer, April 26, 1867; Ro- sanna M., born Dec. 9, 1874.
Stimpson W. H. renter; Sec. 29; P. O. Masonville.
Stone C. N. renter ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Man- chester.
SULLIVAN AARON, Farmer ; Sec. 28; P. O. Masonville; born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Feb. 21, 1811; came to La Salle Co., Ill., Nov. 1, 1835 ; he married Jane Lippincott June 20, 1837 ; she was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Nov. 7, 1819; had nine children; those still living are-Mary R., born July 13, 1839; Samuel P., Feb. 15, 1841; Sarah E., Jan. 28, 1843; Andrew J., April 10, 1845 ; J. N., Nov. 3, 1848; Aaron R., May 8, 1850; Jane A., Feb. 14, 1853; Henry F., Aug. 6, 1856; L. M., Dec. 6, 1858. Seven oldest children married; Mary R.
married Scar Wellman, and has a family of eight boys ; Samuel P. married Eliza A. Walton, and has a family of three boys ; Sarah E. married Richard B. Alcock, and has a family of six girls ; Andrew J. married Elizabeth Reynolds, and has a family of three boys and two girls; Isaac N. married Chastine J. Moore, and has a family of two boys ; Aaron R. married Martha L. Norton, and has a family of one boy ; Jane A. married Jno. Latimer, and has a family of three boys. All of the above married children are living in Delaware Co., with the exception of Andrew J., who is living in the Indian Territory. His principal business is stock raising ; Rep. ; Methodist ; Mr. Sullivan crossed the Mississippi River Nov. 23, 1844, at Lyons, Iowa, and in the same year made a permanent settlement where he now lives ; at that time there was but twenty- four familes in Delaware Co., and but four families in the township.
Sullivan Frank, far. ; S. 21 ; P. O. Mason- ville.
SullivanJ. N. far. ; S. 21; P. O. Mason- ville.
Sullivan Joshua. laborer ; See. 27; P. O. Manchester.
Sullivan M. far. ; S. 14; P. O. Manches- ter.
T TAYLOR JOSEPH, blacksmith ; Masonville.
Thorpe Wilber, farmer; Sec. 5; P. O. Manchester.
TOWNER CHARLES H. Labor2 er ; P. A. Manchester ; born in Stock- ton Co., N. Y., Feb. 28, 1853. His father, James Towner, was born in England, 1828, died Dec. 4, 1868. His mother was born in England in 1832, her maiden name being Caroline Bothomel; she died April 13, 1872; but five of the family are living-Charles, born Feb. 28, 1853; James, Sept. 12, 1856; Hannah M., July 5, 1859 ; Williard, Feb. 12, 1866, and Mary Helen, April 13, 1868; two children deceased-Rorie, born Sept. 28, 1854, and died Sept 22, 1877 ; Elizabeth E., born Feb. 21, 1862, and died when quite young. Mr. Towner's parents came to Delaware Co. in the Spring of 1855, making them among the very early settlers of the township.
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TRIPP CHAS. P. Farmer ; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Masonville; born in Canada West Dec. 19, 1837; in the Fall of 1853, he came with his parents to this county ; married Miss Mary E. Bowen Dee. 16, 1860. She was born in Penn Oct. 14, 1841 ; have five children living -Robert R., born Oet. 18, 1861; L. A., March 24, 1867 ; Chas. E., May 9, 1871; Eugene M., April 12, 1874; Ira. S., April 11, 1876 ; one deceased, Michael H., born May 7, 1869, died March 9, 1870 ; enlisted Aug. 13, 1862, in Co. F, 27th I. V. I .; participated in the battles of Pleasant Hill, Cumber- land Heights, and many others; was mustered out June, 1865; owns 100 acres of land valued at $3,000 ; princi- pal product, small grain ; is a Republi- ean.
Tripp Leother, renter ; Manchester.
Tripp S. far .; Sec. 5; P. O. Masonville. Trumblee Geo. farmer; See. 27 ; P. O. Manchester.
TRUMBLEE PATRICK, Farm- er; S. 27; P. O. Manchester ; born on British waters Jan. 1, 1815; lived in the parish of St. Paul Bay and thereabout until the age of 18 years, when he moved to Berkshire Co., Mass. Married Sophrona Hemenway in 1840, who died in 1844. Married again in 1846 to Miss Julia Jenkins, who is the mother of his four sons-William A., age 32 years ; James, aged 28; Leo, who died Feb. 26, 1871, at the age of 18 years, and George, who is 22 years of age. Their mother died May 20, 1865. Mr. Trumblee again married Miss Edna C. Cragin, born in Windsor Co., Vt., Feb. 11, 1822. Moved to Delaware Co. Sept. 12, 1855. Owns 250 acres of land, worth $35 per acre. Democrat.
Trumblee Wm. far .; S. 27; P. O. Man- chester.
U MPHREY WM. renter; P. O. Man- chester.
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AN ALSTINE GEO. farmer; S. 28; P. O. Masonville.
VAN ALSTYNE C. M. Farmer ; Sec. 26; P. O. Manchester ; born in Columbia Co., N. Y., March 17, 1809, where he remained until 1864; coming to this county and settling where he now lives, April 15, 1864. Married
Margaret Leggett Nov. 12, 1835 ; she was born in Columbia Co., N. Y., Sept. 9, 1816; have one child living, Anna, born July 8, 1838, and three children deceased-Jane, born Oct. 17, and died Oet. 22, 1874; Mary, born Jan. 17, 1842, died January, 1873; Catharine, born August 4, 1848, died July, 1857. Owns 270 acres of land, well improved, worth $40 per acre ; principal product, stock raising. Democrat.
Van Alstine M. far .; S. 26; P. O. Man- chester.
Van Alstine, far. ; S. 28; P. O. Masonville. VAN AUKEN E. Farmer; S. 22; P. O. Manchester ; born in Dutchess Co., N. Y., June 5, 1808. Moved with parents, when quite young, to Al- bany Co., N. Y., where he remained till 1832, then moved to Fulton Co., N. Y., where he worked at the shoemaker's trade till Dec., 1866. Married Miss Margaret Swobe Jan. 29, 1835. She was born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., Nov. 23, 1810. Came to this county in Jan., 1867, and settled where he now lives ; has children, two living-Henry, born in Fulton Co., N. Y., June 2, 1837 ; Michael S., June 3, 1850. Two children died when quite young. Michael S. married Clara C. Van Alstyne Nov. 6, 1872. She was born Oet. 6, 1853, has one child-Maggie, born Aug. 23, 1873. He resides with his father. Owns 80 acres of land, valued at $3,000. Democrat and Presbyterian.
Van Auken M. S. farmer ; Sec. 22 ; P. O. Manchester.
W ADSWORTH W. W. renter; See. 34; P. O. Manchester.
Walling Thom, renter ; P. O. Masonville. Wellman H. G. land agent; P. O. Mason- ville.
WELLMAN OSCAR, Farmer ; See. 31; P. O. Masonville; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., March 25, 1831 ; came to Wisconsin in 1850, where he remained until the Fall of 1853, when he came to Delaware County and settled where he now lives. Married Mary R. Sullivan Sept. 14, 1856; she was born July 13, 1839; have eight children liv- ing and one deceased-Ray I, born Nov. S, 1857; Oswell 'Z., born Oct. 14, 1859; George A., Sept. 14, 1861; Aaron L., Nov. 23, 1863; Birt J.,
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Sept. 10, 1867; Frank G., May 18, 1872; P. H., Ang. 31, 1874 ; S. M., Jan. 7, 1877 ; Alonzo L., Oct. 8, 1865, and died Feb. 4, 1866. Mr. Wellman has held the office of Assessor for ten years in succession ; he owns 236 acres of land, worth $40 per acre ; principal product, stock raising.
Westbrook S. D. farmer ; Sec. 2; P. O. Manchester.
WILLIAMS THOS. L. MRS.
Farming ; Sec. 29; P. O. Masonville; she married T. L. Williams, who was born in London, England, Oct. 25, 1801, and died
Sept. 15, 1872; they were married in Boston April 24, 1845; her maiden name was Nancy Rand, and she was born in Nova Scotia Jan. 21, 1823; have four children living-John, born May 7, 1846 ; Theodore L., born March 17, 1851; Henry L., born Oct. 4, 1853; Jacob W., born July 10, 1858; one son dead-James L., born Sept. 12, 1848, and died July 2, 1874. Her father was born in Nova Scotia in 1780, and her mother born there in 1781.
ERFOSS GEORGE, well driller; P.
Z O. Masonville.
SOUTH FORK TOWNSHIP.
A BBOTT E. L. stone mason ; Hopkin- ton.
Abbott M. M. laborer ; Hopkinton.
Abbott O. C. restaurant ; Hopkinton.
Adkins Thes. laborer ; Hopkinton.
Ambrose R. L. painter ; Sand Spring.
B ACKUS F. E. harness maker ; Hop- kinton.
Backus S. G. harness maker; Hopkinton. Barden A. cooper ; Hopkinton.
Barker C. S. merchant ; Hopkinton.
Barker J. W. farm hand ; P. O. Hopkinton. Barnes E. F. farmer.
Barton D. A. retired far. ; P. O. Sand Spring.
Beitz Chas. farmer.
Bell David, far .; P. O. Hopkinton.
Billings M. V. far. ; S. 9 ; P.O. Hopkinton. Blair Alex. far. ; S. 22 ; P. O. Sand Spring. Block Peter, farmer; P. O. Sand Spring. Bort A. F. far. ; Sec. 29 ; P. O. Sand Spring.
Bort A. L. Justice of the Peace ; Hopkin- ton.
Bort E. W. painter; Hopkinton.
BOWEN ASA C. Dairyman ; Sand Spring ; was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., June 30, 1827, and lived there until 24 years of age; assisted in a dairy until 17 years of age, when he commenced working at carpentering, and continued at that during the Summer, and teaching school and music Winters until 24 years old. In the Winter of 1851, he commenced the study of medi-
cine at Albany, N. Y .; the following Spring he moved West, first settling on Bowen's Prairie in Jones Co., and lived there until 1866, when he sold out there and came to his present location. He was engaged in the business of this county all of the time, and was instru- mental, as an agent, in locating, settling, and developing a great amount of land in this township. In 1858, he began the manufacture of butter and cheese in a small way, and in 1863, introduced the cheese vat, probably the first used in Iowa. Built the first factory for the use of patrons in this part of the State. Was married Oct. 7, 1851, to Armenia Yoran, who was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., Jan. 1, 1828; she died in 1871. Oct. 30, 1871, was married to Ella Shemaker, who was born Sept. 25, 1847 in Herkimer Co., N. Y .; two children living-Asa Collyer and Myra Hattie ; one dead ; owns 210 acres of land.
Bowen T. H retired far. ; Sand Spring. Brahaney Thos. laborer ; Hopkinton. Brewer Chas. farmer.
Brokaw Philip, far .; S. 9; P.O. Hopkinton.
Brooks Homer, far. ; S. 7; P.O. Hopkinton. Brooks R. G. far. ; S. 7 ; P. O. Hopkinton. Browder G. R., far .; S.3 ; P. O. Hopkinton. BROWN G. H., Merchant and Post-
master ; Sand Spring. Was born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, Sept. 3, 1832. His home was there for 34 years; was
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a farmer most of the time, but engaged in buying live stock about three years. In 1866, came to the county, and has since made his home here. The first year, was engaged in the live stock trade ; after that, went on a farm and followed farming until 1876, when he com- ienced business in Sand Spring; was appointed Postmaster in Nov. 1875; was married in 1865 to Helen Chilson, who was born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, July 31, 1843. One child, named Charlie. Methodist ; Republican ; was Township Trustee two terms, and is now the Treasurer of the Creamery Associa- tion in Sand Spring.
Brown John J., farmer .
Buchus William.
Burnham L. R. laborer ; Sand Spring. Byam P., physician ; Hopkinton.
CAMPBELL JAMES C., merchant ; Hopkinton.
Campbell J. H. merchant ; Hopkinton.
CARTER H. A. Retired Farmer ; Hopkinton; was born in Massachu- setts in 1806; lived there until about 28 years old; removed from there to St. Louis, and lived there two years ; then came to Dubuque, and from there here in 1841; in partnership with Mr. Jackson ; bought the claim on which Hopkinton now stands, and laid out the town ; was engaged in farming most of the time. In 1850, moved to Cedar Rapids and engaged in mercantile busi- ness; was there three years and then moved his goods to Hopkinton and opened a store here. At one time had a store on the south side of the river. Was married January 1, 1833, to Susan Holt; she died December 21, 1850; had eight children, only four of whom are now living-Jane M., Susan H., Sarah B., and Mary E. ; Dec. 15, 1853, was married to Mary J. Nash, who was born in Maine March 9, 1822; they have three children living-Samuel P., William N. and Hattie E. The family belong to the Presbyterian Church ; Re- publican. Mr. Carter built the first mill in this place; also built the first bridge across the Maquoketa here; it stood more than twelve years; has been extensively engaged in raising hops, and baled the first bale that was shipped from Iowa. The idea of having a col-
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