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lege here originated with Mr. Carter, and he was the first to propose it. Carter S. P. Hopkinton.
Chad well Geo., Sand Spring.
Chaplin E. M. farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Sand Spring.
Chelisy Ira.
Cline Abraham, farmer ; P. O. Hopkinton.
Cormony P. S. farmer; Sec. 17 ; P. O. Hopkinton.
Crawford C. A. carp. ; Hopkinton.
Crawford G. H. blacksmith ; Hopkinton. Creamer J. P. farmer.
Crocker Chas. farmer ; Sec. 28 ; P. O. Sand Spring.
Crocker Cyrus, farmer.
Crozier Lewis, retired ; Hopkinton.
Cruzenburg W. A. teacher in college ; Hopkinton.
Cummings Saml. physician ; Sand Spring. D
AMIS J. T. farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Hopkinton.
Davis Robert.
Davis W. E. station agent D. & N W. Ry. ; Hopkinton.
DeLaush C. far; See. 8; P. O. Hopkinton.
De Laush J. far. ; P. O. Hopkinton. Deshaw F. J., Sand Spring.
Deshaw Frank, farmer ; P. O. Hopkinton.
Deshaw Henry, farmer ; P O. Hopkinton. Deshaw Stephen, farmer ; P. O. Hopkinton. Diffenderfer J. G. retired; P. O. Hop- kinton.
Dighton B. F. far .; S. 8; P. O. Hop- kinton.
Dunlap Robt. S. far .; S. 15; P. O. Hop- kinton.
Du Wald Thos., Sand Spring.
WART HUGH, P. O. Sand Spring.
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Ewart James, P. O. Sand Spring.
Ewart John, farmer ; P. O. Sand Spring. Egan Thomas.
EARHART FRANK M. Banker ; P. O. Hopkinton. The subject of this sketch was born in Ohio Sept. 1, 1848; lived there until 3 years of age, when he removed with his parents to Stark Co., Ill. His home was on a farm until 22 years old, and then went to Henry, Ill., to attend Marshall College. He left there for the purpose of teaching school for a time; while engaged in this occupation, he resolved to fit himself for a teacher, and accordingly entered the State Normal School, at Normal, Ill .;
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after attending that institution two years he was offered the position of cashier in the bank at Wyoming, Ill., and accepted it; this place he filled for four years, and then went into business for himself ; continued at that for about one year and then came to this place in March, 1877, and has since been here conducting a general banking business. He was mar- ried May 15, 1874, to Miss Anna M. Rule, who was born in Stark Co., Ill., March 16, 1848 ; two children-Maud and Frank. Mr. Earhart was elected Mayor of Hopkinton at the last election ; he was able to bring letters of recom- mendation to this place equal to any the writer has ever seen; they certify to his business capacity, and mark him a first- class business man.
ERGUSON J. H. farmer; Sec. 11; H
FINLEY W. H., M. D. Physician ; Hopkinton ; was born in Louisiana, Mo., Febrauy 15, 1831; lived there until 21, and then went to Jacksonville, Ill., and attended school there until 1855 ; then came to Dubuque, Iowa, and studied medicine with Jno. W. Finley ; attended lectures at the State Medical College at Cincinnati, Ohio, and gradu- ated there in 1858; came to Hopkinton in Jan. 1859, and has since made this his home, practicing medicine; was in the army two and one-half years, first as Assistant Surgeon of the 12th I. V. I., and then as Surgeon of the 8th I. Cavalry ; after the war, returned here and resumed practice. Was married in 1861, to Lucy A. Cooley, who was born near Springfield, Mass .; she was precep- tress of Lenox Collegiate Institute, and connected with the school some two or three years. Owns 120 acres of land. Republican.
Flude Wm. Prof. of Music, Lenox Colle- giate Institute, Hopkinton.
G ALYEON RUFUS, saw-mill; Hop- kintou.
Gardiner Rufus, farmer.
Gardner W. W. farmer.
Garlinghouse D. teamster, Sand Spring. Geary W. P. blacksmith, Hopkinton.
Gibbs Win. far .; S. 1; P. O. Hopkinton. GIBSON WM. S. Farmer ; Sec. 15 ;
P. O. Hopkinton ; was born in Indiana Co., Penn., in 1822, and lived there
until 6 years of age, when he went to Jefferson Co., in the same State and lived until 1866, then came to this county and has since made it his home; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $2,800. Married Malinda McKee, of Pa., in 1847 ; has five children-Thomas Mc- Kee, James A., Andrew C. C., William E., John H. Mrs. Gibson died in 1876. Mr. Gibson was Justice of the Peace four years. Republican. Presbyterian. Graham C. W. dealer in butter and cheese ; Sand Spring.
Gosting E. far. ; S. 12 ; P. O. Hopkinton. Green C. F far. ; S. 7 ; P. O. Hopkinton. Green E. H.far .; S. 8; P. O. Hopkinton. Green J. W. far. ; S. 7 ; P. O. Hopkinton. Gordon Barney, sec. boss ; Hopkinton.
Guthrie P. farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Sand Spring.
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ARDESTY C. farmer ; Sec. 36 : P. O. Sand Spring.
HARDY JAMES, Retired Farmer ; Hopkinton. Mr. Hardy was born in Campbell Co., Va., in 1816 ; lived there until 16 years old, when he went to Kentucky ; remained there five years, and then went to Illinois ; when 30 years of age, came to this county ; located on Government land, in what is now North Fork Tp .; lived there until fourteen years ago, when he moved into Hopkin- ton ; has sold all of his farming land but about 110 acres ; was married June 22, 1842, to Mary L. Sawyers, who was born in Washington Co., Ill., June 18, 1826 ; has two children living-John H. and Mrs. Martha J. Williamson ; one dead. Democrat. Has been a member of the M. E. Church thirty years ; has held the office of School Director and other township offices ; was a member of the first Grand Jury, and had the shade of a tree for the jury-room.
Hatcter J. F. gunsmith ; Hopkinton.
Harmon Merit, retd. elgmn. ; Hopkinton. Harper James, P. O. Sand Spring. Harris Andrew, stone mason ; Hopkinton. Harris James, P. O. Hopkinton.
Harvey E. W. blacksmith ; Hopkinton.
Hassenpflugh J. M. rtd. far. ; Sand Spring. Heeler James.
Hendee D. D. butcher ; Hopkinton.
Hendee H. N. dentist ; Hopkinton.
Hodge Rev. Samuel, D. D. Prest. Lenox Collegiate Institute ; Hopkinton.
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Holcomb Andrew, lab. ; Hopkinton. Holcomb Darwin, farmer ; Hopkinton. Holcomb Harry, farmer ; Hopkinton Holmes Samuel.
Hopkins E. J. laborer ; Hopkinton. Hubbard L. A. far. ; Sec. 28; P. O. Sand Spring.
Hussey John, laborer ; Sand Spring. Hyler C'has. L. miller ; Hopkinton. Hyler G. L. miller; Hopkinton. Hyler G. W. miller ; Hopkinton. Hyler H. S. miller ; Hopkinton.
EWETT D. C. farmer; Sec. 34; P.
J O. Sand Spring.
JACKSON LEROY, Retired ; P. O. Hopkinton; was born in Ken- tueky in 1804, and lived there until 22 years old ; he then went to New Orleans, but not being able to stand the climate, went to Missouri ; was there about five years, but came up to Galena for two Summers ; was in lowa as early as 1828 ; lived at Dubuque. Prairie du Chien and Galena ; was employed most of the time as an Indian trader ; built the first brick house in Dubuque and kept the first hotel there ; in 1833, came to this county on a trading expedition, and liked the looks of the country so well that he remained ; about four hundred Indians here then ; in company with H. A. Carter, laid out the town of Hopkinton about 1840; was married in 1837, to Jerusha M. Wright, who was born in New York City in 1819 ; have eight children living-Louisa, Henry C., Martha, Ed- ward, Susan, Frank, Fred, Louis; one son killed in the army; owns 400 aeres of land ; Republican ; was first Sheriff of the county and held the office three years ; has a splendid spring near his house, over which he has built a cream- ery ; run a saw-mill on Plum Creek about twenty years; kept hotel here ever since he came.
Johnson H. M. grain dealer ; Hopkinton. Joseph P. O. shoemaker; Hopkinton. K EELER JAMES, farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Hopkinton.
Kilpatrick, retired far .; P. O. Hopkin- ton.
King Moor, laborer; Hopkinton.
Kirk J. C. farmer ; P. O. Hopkinton. Kirk Ryan, farmer ; P. O. Hopkinton.
Kirkwood A., Jr. furn. deoler : Hopin- kinton.
KIRKWOOD ALEXAN-
DER, Furniture Maker and Under- taker; Hopkinton ; was born in Scot- land in 1811; came to this country in 1829 ; lived at Albany, N. Y., two years, and then moved to Philadelphia and was there about six years ; in piano making business there; returned to Scotland, where he lived two years and then came back here; lived at Buffalo, N. Y., eight years, then moved into Canada, where he lived six years; came to this place in 1856, and has made it his home since; was in 37th Iowa about two years, and discharged on account of sick- ness ; was married in 1831, to Agnes G. Campbell ; has six children living- A. F., J C., Maggie, Marion, Helen J., Annie F .; Mrs. Kirkwood died about. two years ago; Democrat.
Kirkwood J. C. furn. dealer ; Hopkinton. AKEY, JNO.
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Leffelholtz L. merchant ; Sand Spring.
LEFFELHOLZ LEONARD,
Merchant; Sand Spring; was born in Germany Oct. 1, 1845, and came to this country in 1865 ; his first stopping place was Dyersville, where he lived five years engaged in farming ; then came to Sand Spring and kept a saloon four years ; then engaged in the general mer- cantile business and has since continued at it. While in Germany, he was farm- ing and working at the blacksmith business ; was married June 11, 1866, to Katrina Huttenmueller, who was born in Germany Oct. 25, 1841; has four children-Mary A., Sophia M., Maria S. and Leonard ; Dem.
Littlefield J. E. far. ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Hop- kinton.
Littlefield W. H. far .; Sec. 16; P. O. Hopkinton.
LITTLEFIELD P. M. Farmer ; Sec. 16 ; P. O. Hopkinton ; was born in this county in 1853 and has made it his home all his life ; was married in 1872, to Caroline Conner, from Illinois ; have three children-Edith, Ethel and Perry ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at 83,500; has been farming all his life, and has never been out of the State but once. Republican.
Livingston Alex, far. ; Sec. 32; P. O. Sand Spring.
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LIVINGSTON HUGH, Drug-
gist ; Hopkinton ; the parents of Mr. Livingston were among the first settlers in this county ; they were from Scotland, and had emigrated to the Selkirk settle- ment, on the Red River. They came to Dubuque in 1835; lived there until 1837, when they came here and settled on Sections 19 and 30, it being the sec- ond claim made in the county. Mr. L. was born in this county in Oct., 1844 ; his father died when he was about 4 years old, and he lived with his mother until 1866; he then went West and traveled over nearly all the Western States and Territories; was engaged most of the time in building the U. P. Ry., and followed that road through to its terminus ; about a year and a half was in the Government service; was in the South awhile, in the stock business ; came back here about 1870 and went on to the farm again ; did some work for the D. & N. W. Ry. while on the farm ; about four years ago, he went into the drug business and has continued at it since ; Rep. ; Presb.
Loop E. M. Hopkinton.
LOOP NORMAN, Liveryman; Hopkinton; was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Nov. 25, 1833; when about 11 years old, went to the Erie Canal and was engaged on canal and lake boats for thirteen years ; then came to Milwaukee, Wis., and lived in Wisconsin and Illi- nois eighteen months, engaged in farm- ing ; then came to this county and has made it his home here since ; about eleven months ago, began the livery business here ; was married March 18, 1856, to Charlotte Hays, who was born in Otsego Co., N. Y., in 1842 ; owns 165 acres of land, valued at $5,000; Rep.
Lord A. A. retired ; Hopkinton.
LOUGH J. H. Liveryman ; Hopkin- ton ; was born in this county Feb. 3, 1850 ; lived here until 1868, and then went to Clayton Co., where he remained two years, and then returned to Dela- ware Co. ; was engaged in farming until about three years ago, when he com- menced the livery business here and has followed it since ; Rep.
MALLORY CHAS. W. Farmer ; S. 14; P. O. Sand Spring ; was born in
New York in 1834. When about 6 years old, he removed to Kane Co., Ill., and lived there fifteen years, then moved to Bremer Co., Iowa. In 1861, enlisted in 9th Iowa Infantry, and served three years. After the war, he returned to Bremer Co., and remained there until 1867, when he came to Delaware Co. In 1870, moved to Nebraska, but re- turned here in 1874. Married Jane Mullen, of Indiana, in 1864. They had two children-Ella D. and Mary J. Mrs. Mallory died Dec. 31, 1866. ; was married to Mary E. Bell, of Iowa, April 8, 1869. They have three children- Llewellyn B., Minnie M., and Ray L. Republican ; Methodist Episcopal. Marks Theo. far. ; S. 5; P. O. Hopkinton. Marshall Jas. machinist ; Sand Spring. MARTIN WM. H. Hopkinton, whose portrait appears in this work, was born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., July 2, 1810. His father, William Martin, was a native of New Jersey, and moved to Saratoga Co., N. Y. The subject of this sketch came to Wyoming Co., N. Y., in 1826, and was engaged in farm- ing. In the Fall of 1842, he came to Plum Creek, and was engaged in cutting wood on the Mississippi River. The same Summer, he purchased a farm, and, returning to Wyoming Co., N. Y., brought West his family, arriving at Plum Creek July 7, 1843, where his father died March 20, 1874. He moved from there to his present home in Hopkinton in Nov., 1874, where he has since resided. Was Mayor of Hop- kinton in 1877 ; married Martha White in Warsaw, N. Y., Jan. 6, 1840. She was born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., July 23, 1817, and died at Phim Creek Sept. 16, 1869. They had eight children, seven living-Adelma, Mary, Ann, El- len, Albina, Etta and Adele ; one dead -Elnora. He married his present wife, Aurilla Farrand, in Sandusky, N. Y., Sept. 22, 1871. She was born in Fair- field, Vt., Aug. 15, 1835. They have two children-Winnie and Alice. Mason Wm. farmer.
Mathers C. teamster; Sand Spring.
Mather Francis, teamster; P. O. Sand Spring.
Mathers T. far. ; S. 29 ; P. O. Hopkinton. Matheson A. far .; S. 20 ; P. O. Hopkinton.
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Matheson Hugh, Constable ; Hopkinton. MCARTHURJAMES, Flour Deal- er; Hopkinton ; was born in Scott Co., Iowa, May 4, 1839, and lived there thirty- one years ; then came here, and has been here since ; while in Scott Co., he was engaged in farming ; since coming here, has been engaged in merchandising and in stock and grain business, handling stock and grain three years; about six months ago, commenced to deal in flour exclusively ; has the entire flour trade of Hopkinton, except what is done at the mill ; sells abont 100 barrels per month ; was married Feb. 14, 1863, to Miss M. J. Moore, who was born in Ciu- ciunati in 1841. Presb .; Rep .; has one child living-Anna E.
Mc Bride David, druggist; Hopkinton.
McBride T. H. Prof. Mathematics, Lenox Collegiate Institute; Hopkinton.
McCartney N. far. ; S. 23; Sand Spring.
McCollough Wm. farmer ; Sec 17 ; P. O. Hopkinton.
McCutchin Samuel, laborer ; Hopkinton.
MeDonald J. H. student ; Hopkinton.
MeDonough Jno. far. ; S 21; P. O. Sand Spring.
McDonough M. far. ; S. 21 ; P. O. Sand Spring
McDonough T. far. ; S. 28; P. O. Sand Spring.
McGinnis Wm. farmer.
McGinty Michael, P. O. Sand Spring.
McVey A. far. ; S. 36 ; P. O. Sand Spring. McVey J. far. ; S. 14 ; P. O. Sand Spring. MeVey J. W. far .; S. 13; P. O. Sand Spring.
Merriam C. E. Postmaster ; Hopkinton. Merriam H. C. merchant ; Hopkinton. Melchert M. farmer.
Milroy Peter, grain dealer ; Hopkinton. Molthrope W. R. P. O. Sand Spring. Morgan Jas. ; P. O. Hopkinton.
MORGAN WM. B. Merchant ; Hop- kinton ; was born in 1830 in New York ; while very young, his parents moved to Pa. ; when 15 years old came to this county and settled near here ; is by trade a carpenter and joiner; went into the army in 1861, in Co. K, 12th I. V. I .; was discharged at Pittsburg Landing in 1862, and then came back here; in 1863, wentinto the mercantile business ; was in business about six years, and then sold out, and went on a farm where he
lived eight years, then commenced busi- ness here again. Was married in Dec., 1854, to Sarah Douglass, from Ohio ; has two children-James and Charles ; Rep. Morrison J. E. far .; S. 15; P.O. Sand Spring Morrison J. far .; Sec. 16; P. O. Hopkinton. Morrison Wm. retired ; Hopkinton.
Moseroy Alex.
Moulton Simon, stone mason ; Hopkinton. Mullen J. far. ; Sec. 9.
Munster P. far .; P. O. Hopkinton.
Murray James, far. ; Sec. 14; P. O. Sand Spring.
Myers A. B. stone mason ; Hopkinton.
Myers S. K. P. O. Hopkinton.
Myers W. W. livery stable ; Hopkinton.
EEL ALEX. farmer; Sec. 22; P.
N O. Sand Spring.
O 'SHAY James, laborer ; Hopkinton.
Overing E. J. wagon mkr. ; Sand Spring. Overing Jas. retired ; Sand Spring.
Overing W. A. manufacturer ; Sand Spring.
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AINE DEWIT, Sec. 25; P. O. Sand Spring.
Paine P. A. far. ; S. 25; P. O. Sand Spring. Patterson W. A. farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Sand Spring.
Paul Frank, teacher ; Hopkinton.
Paul Henry, laborer ; Hopkinton.
Pelts Peter, farmer.
Perkins E. C., teacher; Hopkinton.
Perley C. C. far. ; S. 36 ; P. O. Sand Spring. Peters Fred, Sand Spring.
Petrie Wm. teamster ; Sand Spring.
Phillips C. far. ; S. 26 ; P. O. Sand Spring. Pierce D. C.
Pierce H. M.
Pierce N. E. photographer ; Hopkinton. Platt Milton, laborer ; Hopkinton.
POPE B. F. Farmer ; Sec. 27 ; P. O. Sand Spring ; was born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., in May, 1805; lived there, engaged in farming, until 1856, and then moved to Elkhorn, Wis .; while there, was in mercantile and grain buying busi- ness ; in 1861, he came to this place, settled on his present site, and has since lived here engaged in farming ; owns a farm of 45 acres. Was married in August, 1857, to Miss Bristol, who was born in Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1821; two children-Mary H. Bowen and Hattie E. Republican. Was Magis- trate two years, and Road Supervisor one year.
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Porter Heary, lab .; P. O. Hopkinton.
Q UIRK, EDMUND, farmer; Sce. 35; P. O. Sand Spring.
Quirk J. far .; S. 35; P. O. Sand Spring. Quirk R. far. ; S. 36; P. O. Sand Spring.
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EED H. W. farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Hopkinton.
Reed A. G .; P. O. Sand Spring.
Reed Jas .; P. O. Sand Spring.
Reed J. A .; P. O. Sand Spring.
Reed J. S. far .; S. 32; P. O. Sand Spring. REEVES C. E. Butcher; P. O. Hop- kinton; was born in Lorain Co., Ohio, in June, 1841; when about 21, learned the photographer's business, at Cohim- bus, and worked at it about two or three years; was sick then for about three years ; then went to Grand Rapids, Mich., where he was engaged in travel- ing for a confectionery house and elerk. ing in a grocery store; returned to Ohio in about two years, and went to butchering ; engaged in that about two or three years, and then came to Hopkinton and engaged at once in the butcher business, and has continued at it since. Was married in April, 1873, to Emma Root, who was born in Lorain Co., Ohio, in 1843; two children -Edward C. and Willie R. Repub- liean.
Reeves Isaac, butcher ; Hopkinton.
Rickets C. H. far .; S. 16; P.O. Hopkinton.
Ricketts H. far .; S. 16 ; P. O. Hopkinton. Rodgers A. E. student ; Hopkinton.
Rollins J. A. sta. agt. D. S. W. R'y; P. O. Sand Spring.
Roth Peter, farmer.
Rush John, com. trav .; P. O. Hopkinton.
Rutter E. carpenter ; Hopkinton.
Rutter H. E. carp .; P. O. Hopkinton.
Rutter J. A. laborer ; Hopkinton.
Rynders A. shoemkr; Sand Spring.
YCHLEMLEIN J. R. Sr. tailor ; P. O. Hopkinton.
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Sehlemlein J. R. Jr. wagon mkr .; Hop- kinton.
Samuels Frank, farmer. Seager Jas.
Shane R. far .; S. 34; P. O. Sand Spring. Shimeal C. F. harness mkr .; Hopkinton.
Shoemaker T. far .; S.26; P.O.Sand Spring. Shuster Cris. farmer.
Slausen F. D. far .; S.25; P.O.Sand Spring. Slausen Jas. P. O. Sand Spring.
Slausen N. far .; S. 22; P.O. Sand Spring.
SLAUSEN S. M. Retired Farmer ; Sand Spring ; was born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., in March 1804, and lived there until 1851; when 14 years old, commeneed teaming and teamed six years; then learned the cooper's trade and worked at that about thirty years ; he came here in 1851, and com- menced farming and continued at that until five years ago when he moved into town; owns 300 acres of land. Was married Nov. 23, 1828, to Laura Eldred ; has six children - Nelson, Douglas, James, Malvina, Fannie and Ella. Dem- oerat.
Smith A. W. carpenter, Hopkinton. Smith H. far. ; S. 4; P. O. Hopkinton.
SMITH ISAAC, Retired ; Hopkin- ton ; was born in Berkshire Co., Mass., in November, 1803 ; lived there until 14 years old and then moved to Ohio; in 1830, went back to New York and remained until 1846, when he came to this county and moved on to a farm six miles west of Hopkinton ; in 1855, he moved into Hopkinton, there being only two houses here at the time; until that time was engaged principally in farming, and since then has been work- ing at carpenter's trade. Was married in 1826 to Imey Crozier, who was born in Mass., in 1809; has four children living-Catherine, Angeline, Perry L., and Eliza; three dead. Was in the army three years, in Co. F, 37th Iowa, the "grey beards ;" was Sheriff here four years, and Assessor at the same time. Republican. Presbyterian.
Smith J. A. laborer, Hopkinton.
Smith J. D. T. farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Sand Spring.
Smith P. D. lumber dealer ; Hopkinton.
Smith P L. painter ; Hopkinton.
Snickles Geo. laborer ; Hopkinton.
Spaulding M. L.
Spence Wm. far .; Sec. 29; P. O. Sand Spring.
Sylvester J. W. laborer ; Hopkinton.
ATE A. brick maker ; Hopkinton. T -
TAPPING L. C. Hopkinton ; was born in Burlington, Vt., March 22, 1812, where he resided until the age of 30, when he went to Washington Co., N. Y., working at the iron business for ten years; he then moved to MeKane
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Co., Pa., remaining there until his re- moval to Hopkinton in 1856, where he has since resided, having been en- gaged in blacksmithing and repairing machinery until five years since, when he built the "Central House," of which he is still proprietor. He married his first wife, Miss Ruth Bennett, of Rich- mond, Vt., Jan 7, 1833 ; she died Aug. 30, 1857 ; they had ten children, one only living-Horace T. His second wife was Susan Mariam, whom he mar- ried Jan. 14, 1858; she died October, 1859. His third wife was Lydia Light- ner ; was married to her Jan. 27, 1860; she died in 1862. Married his fourth and present wife, Elizabeth J. Gilbert, March 12, 1865. He has an adopted daughter, formerly Eva Robbnew, named Eva Adeline Tapping.
Tate D. H. briek maker ; Hopkinton.
Tate John W. P. O. Hopkinton.
Taylor W. H. carpenter ; Hopkinton.
Tertelotte S. J. ins. agt. ; P. O. Hopkin- ton.
Tesser Thos. lab .; Hopkinton.
Thompson E. W. lab. ; Sand Spring.
Thompson Thos. Pastor M. E. Church ; P. O. Hopkinton.
Tibbits J. far. ; S. 10; P. O. Hopkinton. Tibbits Samuel.
Tuttle A. Justice of the Peace; Sand Spring.
V ANCE W. H. farmer ; P. O. Hop- kinton.
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ESTCOTT P. F. jeweler ; P. O. Hopkinton.
WALLACE, JOHN J. Dealer in Hardware; Hopkinton; was born in in Orange Co., N. Y., Sept. 27, 1841 ; he lived there until December, 1863, when he came here; he lived on a farm until he was 21, when he commenced work as a tinner; after moving West he worked at that trade two years, and then went back to New York ; remained there one year and then returned to this place ; engaged in various occupations until 1873, when he went into the hard- ware business as one of the firm of Crawford & Wallace; in 1875 bought out his partner, and has since conducted the business himself; was married in January, 1876, to Ella Kentz, who was born in Linn Co., Iowa; one child ; Re- publican.
WARNER PETER H. Was born in Cobleskill, Schoharie Co., N. Y., Oct. 20, 1821, and resided in that por- tion of the town which was subsequent- ly set off to the new town of Richmond- ville until April 23, 1856, then removed to Hopkinton, Delaware Co., Iowa, ar- riving there on the 30th day of the same month, where he has continued to reside until the present time. He served a clerkship at general merchan- dising from September, 1839, until April 1843, and from that time was en- gaged in mercantile pursuits (for him- self and others) until his removal to Hopkinton, since which time his princi- pal occupation has been that of merchan- dising, conjointly with the dental, photo- graphic, watch making and jewelry busi- ness. As Hopkinton increased in popu- lation and other hands were ready to re- ceive those branches, all except the photographic branch were turned over to them. During his residence at Hop- kinton, he held the office of School Di- rector about two years, Township Clerk about five years, Postmaster eight years, Justice of the Peace eight years, Notary Public ten years, and Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Inde- pendent School District of Hopkinton five years, still retaining the two last mentioned offices. He established the first drug, dental, photographic and watch making and jewelry business at Hopkinton, and called the first meeting ever held in the interest of the Daven- port & Northwestern Railway Company. Photography, surveying and convey- ancing are the principal branches of business which engage his attention at the present time. He was married at Richmondville, N. Y., on the 28th day of February, 1844, to Lucina K. West- cott, who was born at Milford, Otsego Co., N. Y., on the 20th day of Novem- ber, 1824 ; have two children, both born at Richmondville-Theresa E., Sept. 21, 1845, and Melville O., Aug, 7, 1851. Theresa E. was married to Willis E. Brown May 16, 1866, and who soon after removed to Manchester, Delaware Co., Iowa, where she now resides with her husband. They have one son-Willis Warner Brown, aged 7 years. Mel. ville O. also resides at Manchester.
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