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Shurts, John, far., S. 24; P. O. Pleasant Grove.
Simpson, R. K., far., S. 9. .
SMITH, A. J., S. 15 ; P. O. Pleasant Grove; born in Washington Co., Va., Dec. 28, 1811 ; removed with his pa- rents to Clarke Co., Ind., in 1817 ; came to DesMoines Co. May 1, 1843, and settled in Pleasant Grove Tp. Married Miss J. Westfall April 18, 1847, born in Allegany Co., N. Y., June 20, 1829 ; have twelve children-Francis M., Frederick N., Jemima I., Asbury D., A. J., Mary J., Robert A., R. E., J. H., Minnie, Squire and Ira. Mr. Smith owns 837 acres, valued at $35 per acre ; commenced in 1843 with two yoke of steers and $63, and has besides his property given his children 480 acres. Mr. Smith is a Democrat.
Smith, J., far., S. 14; P. O. Pleasant Grove.
SNYDER, ANDREW, far., S. 26; P. O. Southflint ; born in Highland Co., Ohio, Nov. 2, 1802; emigrated when 16 years of age to Marshall Co., W. Va .; returned to his native State several years later; remained a short period ; again went to West Virginia, engaging in various occu- pations, and during his leisure in the winter exerted himself assiduously to
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acquire an education, which might at ' least fit him for the ordinary walks of business life. On the 31st of January, 1828, he married Sarah Baker, born Oct. 3, 1808, whose girlhood days were passed in West Virginia. Soon after his marriage, Mr. Snyder commenced farming in Marshall Co., W. Va., and continued at it until the spring of 1844, when he moved with his family to what is now Des Moines Co. The first year he worked a rented farm, near the southwest part of Danville Tp. In the spring of 1845, he purchased his present, farm ; Mr. and Mrs. Snyder have been earnest and active in the affairs of lite, and their influence has done much to shape the course of the community in which they live; though more than fifty years . of their marital companionship have glided away, they are both still strong and in vigorous health, with the prospect of living yet many years to enjoy the fruits of their early struggles. Their union has been blessed with ten children-Rachel, James, Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Caroline, Sarah E., William W., Lou. J., Theodore B., and Wilber, all living, except William W., who died in 1848, and Rachel in 1849. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder have been life- long members of the M. E. Church, and all their children belong to some religious denomination. In politics, Mr. Snyder has always stood by the Republican party. He is now what may be properly termed a retired farmer. SNYDER, LIZZIE, teacher ; P. O. Southflint; is residing with her parents ; born in Marshall Co., W. Va., and came with her parents to Des Moines Co. in 1844; was kept at school from the time she attained proper age until she became a teacher; is devotedly attached to this vocation ; has followed it most of her life. She is a member of the M. E. Church, having in early life identified herself with that denomination, and has ever been a faithful member.
SNYDER, WILBER, far., S. 26; P. O. Danville ; born in Des Moines Co., Iowa., Feb. 15, 1850. Married Miss Nellie Burns; born in Norwalk, Ohio, July 1, 1852 ; is living on the old home- stead farm. Republican ; has been a dele- gate at different conventions of the party.
Stetter, A., far., S. 30; P. O. New Lon- don.
Stewart, A. P., far., S. 32 ; P. O. Danville. Stigga, H., far., S. 36; P. O. Danville.
Strain, S., far., S. 25; P. O. Pleasant Grove.
Strathman, F., far., S. 26; P. O. South Flint.
Stucker, F. M., far., S. 14 ; P. O. Pleas- ant Grove.
ATERMIER, A., farmer, Sec. 19; T P. O. New London.
TIEDEMANN, F. A., farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Pleasant Grove; born in Bremen, Germany, Aug. 9, 1839; came to Washington, D. C., 1849; in 1850, removed to Illinois. In 1851, he went to Long Island, then to New Jersey ; came to Des Moines Co. in 1852, and bought a farm ; returned to New Jersey and married Miss L. A. Lawrence in 1853. They returned to Des Moines Co. and located in Pleasant Grove Township. Was elected Supervisor in 1876 for three years. Have nine children-Char- lotte, Alvina, Cæsar, Dora, Sophia, Fred, Emma, Thersa and Lawrence, and one dead-Justus. Are members of the Lutheran Church. He owns 204 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Republican. Tucker, M., far., S. 3; P. O. Pleasant Grove.
Tuft, James, far., S. 16 ; P. O. Pleasant Grove.
V ERNALT, JOHN, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Pleasant Grove.
VIRGIN, J. M., attorney, Pleasant Grove ; born in Butler Co., Ohio, Nov. 8, 1835 ; removed with his father's fam- ily to Des Moines Co. in 1850. Mar- ried Miss S. C. Stucker in 1857; has ten children-William H., Edwin F., Annie L., Ella D., Oliver M., Osear J., Franklin C., Lillie B., Mary M. and Grace D. Mr. Virgin was admitted to the bar of Des Moines Co. in the fall of 1877, and has met with flattering suc- cess. Republican.
ITEMANHAUSE, D., Sec. 35 ; P. O. Danville ; born in Germany Feb. 20, 1820. Married Miss Annie M. C. S. Warfalmann in 1850; born in Ger- many March 2, 1817 ; has one child- Sophia, born Feb. 2, 1852. Mr. V. owns 297 acres of land. Member of the Lutheran Church ; Democrat.
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W ALLMAN, J. H., far., See. 25; P. | ZION, JOHN, Pleasant Grove; born O. Pleasant Grove.
Wassan, A. J., Jr., far., See. 9; P. O. New London.
Wassan, B. B., far., See. 9; P. O. New London.
Wassan, J. A., far., Sec. 9; P. O. New London.
Wechman, H., far., S. 36 ; P. O. Danville. White, T., far., S. 6; P. O. New London. Wilkins, J., far., S. 13; P. O. Pleasant Grove.
Walverton, T. N., far., S. 36; P. O. Dan- ville.
Wright, C., far., S. 30; P. O. New Lon- don.
Wright, E., far., S. 30; P. O. New Lon- 1
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in Virginia July 23, 1817; went to Rush Co., Ind., in 1828; removed to Coles Co., Ill., in 1834. Married Miss Elizabeth Gannaway March 29, 1838; she was born in Kentucky April 7, 1816; her mother is now living with her, aged 93'; was born in Virginia in 1786. Mr. Zion came to Des Moines Co. in 1838 ; was engaged in merean- tile trade for twenty years ; has held the office of Trustee. Members of the C. P. Church ; have been for thirty-nine years. Mr. Z. has been a faithful worker in the cause of religion. Has one son and one daughter-George W. + and Finetta. Mr. Zion is a Democrat.
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A SPELMIR, L., far., Sec. 30 ; P. O. Latty. B ACKHOUS, F., far., Sec. 21 ; P. O. Kingston.
BAHR, J., REV., Pastor of Zion Church ; was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1849. Married Miss Emily Gramm in 1878; she was born in St. Louis in 1860; came to Des Moines Co. in 1878. Mr. B. preaches in St. John's Church, Flint River Tp. also; Republican.
Barnhill. R., far., S. 3; P. O. Kingston. Bazel, G. W. & Theo., fars., S. 36; P. O. Burlington.
Bazel, J., far., S. 34; P. O. Burlington.
Bazel, T., far., S. 35 ; P. O. Burlington.
Benne, H., far., S. 21 ; P. O. Latty.
Berenman, V., far., S. 32; P. O. Latty. Bowman, J., laborer, Kingston.
Brader, C., far., S. 7 ; P. O. Sperry.
Brandmere, F., far., S. 16; P. O. Latty. Brant, A., far., Sec. 16; P. O. Kingston. Brockway, J., far .; P. O. Kingston.
Broom, J., far., See. 14; P. O. Kingston. Brumm, W., far., S. 14; P. O. Kingston. Bucher, E., far., S. 17 ; P. O. Sperry.
Burges, W., far., S. 14; P. O. Kingston. Burkholder, J., far., Sec. 34; P. O. Bur- lington.
Bush, B. & W., fars., S. 16; P. O. Latty. Bush, J. A., far., S. 21; P. O. Latty.
Busnir, L., far., S. 23; P. O. Kingston.
C YHRIST, J., farmer, Sec. 11 ; P. O. Kingston.
D EARLOVE, R. & A., farmers, Sec. 4; P. O. Kingston.
Dennis, J. C., far., S. 11 ; P. O. Kingston. Dustman, H., far., S. 19 ; P. O. Latty. ADS, W., farmer, See. 11; P. O.
E Latty.
Edgar, J., far., S. 5 ; P. O. Sperry. Edgar, J. W., far., S. 5; P. O. Sperry. ELDER, M. C., farmer, Sec. 20 ; P. O. Latty ; was born in Armstrong Co., Penn., in 1837; came to Des Moines Co. in 1837. Married Eliza J. Walker in 1871; she was born in Des Moines Co. in 1844; they have three children - Maretta, Frank and Ida M. Mr. Elder owns eighty aeres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Has held office of Road Supervisor two years. Democrat.
Ellerhoff, W., far., S. 30; P. O. Latty. Ellis, W., ditcher, Kingston.
OSTER, C., far., S. 34; P. O. Bur- F lington.
FOSTER, J. F., far., S. 34; P. O. Burlington ; born in Franklin Co., Ind., in 1818; came to Des Moines Co. in 1840 ; since, been engaged in farming. Married Margaret Hendrickson in 1841; she was born in Franklin Co., Ind .. in 1824 ; they have three children-Sarah, Margaret A. and T. J. Foster. Owns
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222 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Mrs. Foster is a member of the M. E. Church ; Mr. Foster is a Repub- lican.
Fitzke, C., far., S. 14; P. O. Kingston.
Flair, P., far., S. 8; P. O. Latty.
Flege, H., far., S. 17 ; P. O. Latty.
Freitag, G. J., far., S. 30 ; P. O. Kingston. Y ABERLINE, J., far., S. 28; P. O.
G Burlington.
Gardner, J., far., S. 30; P. O. Latty. Gardner, W., far., S. 29; P. O. Latty.
Garrison, G. B., far., S. 9 ; P. O. Kingston. Garvey. H., far., S. 20; P. O. Burlington. Gerling, C., far., S. 22; P. O. Burlington. Gerlinger, George, far., Sec. 32; P. O. Burlington.
Getty, R., far., S. 4; P. O. Burlington. Geeselman, H., far., S. 30; P. O. Latty. Grass, M., far., S. 11 ; P. O. Kingston. Guberling, II., S. 18; P. O. Kingston. Guy, I., far., S. 5 ; P. O. Burlington. Guy, J., far., S. 5; P. O. Burlington.
H ARTMAN, J., far., S. 36 ; P. O. Burlington.
HAIGHT, H., far., S. 1; P. O. Kingston; born in Athens Co., Ohio, in 1827 ; came to Des Moines Co. in 1837. Married Margaret Gibson in 1874. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1836. They have three chil- dren-Martha, Henry and Dora. Mr. H. has seven children by former mar- riage-George, Laura, Margaret, Eliza- beth, Abby, James and John. Mr. H. owns 1,700 acres of land; Democrat. Hartman, J. K., far., S. 34; P. O. Bur- lington.
Hartman, Z., far., S. 36 ; P. O. Burlington. Hellenthrall, J., far., S. 22; P. O. Latty. Henson, J. J., far., S. 1; P. O. Kingston. Herman, J., far., S. 10; P. O. Kingston. Heumbrecker, C., far., S. 14; P. O. Bur- lington.
Hixson, D, far., S. 26; P. O. Burlington. Honecke, C., far., See. 19; P. O. Latty. Iloppe. C., far., Sec. 22; P. O. Latty. Howe, M., far., Sec. 3; P. O. Kingston. Hubner, H., far., S. 12; P. O. Kingston. Ilunter, S., far., See. 7; P. O. Sperry. Hutchroff, E., far., S. 6; P. O. Kingston. TOHNSON, C., far., S. 21 ; P. O. Bur- lington.
JACKSON, A. P., farmer, Sec. 19 ; P. O. Sperry ; born in Des Moines Co. in 1840. Married Mattie Clark in |
1877 ; she was born in Stephenson Co., Ill., in 1850; they have one child- Arthur, born in 1878. Mr. Jackson owns sixty acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; has held the office of School Director five years ; Secretary of Board five years. Enlisted in Co. C, 30th I. V. I., in 1862; was in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou, Vicksburg, Atlanta, Lookout Mountain, and several others ; mustered out in 1865. Members of the Baptist Church ; Republican.
JACKSON, M. H., farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Latty ; born in Vermont in 1828; came to Des Moines Co. in 1835, and since been engaged in farm- ing. Married Sarah Penny in 1855; she was born in Westmoreland, Co., Penn., in 1830; they have seven chil- dren-Fremont, Hattie, Venira, Burton, Edgar, Frank and Sadie. He has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Township Trustee and Township Clerk. Members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Jackson owns 200 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Republican.
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OHNSON, PRECKET, far., S. 14; P O. Burlington.
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ALKMAN, F., far., S. 17; P. O. Latty.
Kampmier, E., far., S. 29 ; P. O. Latty. Kaster, W. B., far., S. 33; P. O. Burling ton.
Keller, J. M. L .; P. O. Kingston.
Kennady, J., far., S. 3; P. O. Kingston.
Kissinger, J., far., S. 18 ; P. O. Latty.
Kneedy, J., laborer; P. O. Kingston.
Koblitz, C., far., S. 11; P. O. Kingston. Kock, L., far., S. 11; P. O. Kingston.
Kroeger, W., far., S. 32 ; P. O. Burlington. AVINE, J., farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. L Kingston.
LANGERBECK, O., farmer, Sec. 18; P., O. Latty ; born in Germany in 1844 ; came to Des Moines Co. in 1870, and has since been engaged in farming, except one year in the grocery business in Burlington. Married Jane Gutzmer in 1875; she was born in Germany in 1853. They have two children-Zelina and Werner. Mr. L. owns 100 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Repub- lican.
LATTY, MRS. S., farmer, See. 29 ; P. O. Latty ; born in Henry Co., Ky., in 1804. Married M. W. Latty in 1827.
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He was born in Maryland in 1794; lived in Kentucky. They came to Des Moines Co. in 1833. Mr. L. died in 1877. They had five children ; the liv- ing are John W., Mary, Warren and Sarah ; James died in 1872. Mrs. L. owns 320 acres of land, valued at $40 per aere.
LATTY, JOHN W., farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Latty Station ; was born in 1839. Married Miss Lucretia Ross in 1863 ; she was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1841; they have five children-Olivia J., Arpin E., Amanda B., Ross H., Mathew W. Mr. L. is a Republican.
Leehart, C., far., S. 22; P. O. Burlington. Lechart, C., far., S. 27 ; P. O. Burlington. Lindsey, W. O., far., S. 4; P. O. Kings- ton.
Long, B. M., far., S. 35 ; P. O. Burling- ton.
LONG, K., farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Burlington; was born in Kent Co., Md., in 1810; came to Des Moines Co. in 1855; since engaged in farming. He married Nancy Clarkson in 1831; she was born in Ross Co., Ohio, in 1815 ; they have nine children-John, Major, Benjamin, William F., Francis, Rich- ard, Martha, Missouri, Joseph. Mr. Long owns 144 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Is a Republican.
LOPER, W. R., farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Sperry ; was born in Putnam Co., Ind., in 1828 ; came to Des Moines Co. in 1837; since engaged in farming. Married Miss Maggie Cornick in 1863; she was born in Des Moines Co. in 1842; they have four children-Idora, Mary, Williard, Perry. Mr. Loper owns 200 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. He is a Democrat.
Loudmer. C., far., S. 6 ; P. O. Sperry. LYNCH, W., HON., farmer, S. 12; P. O. Kingston ; was born in Mercer Co. in 1824 ; came to Des Moines Co. in 1849; has engaged in farming and carpentering since. Married Miss E. A. Young in 1848: she was born in Nashville, Tenn., in 1825 ; they have five children-Sedgwick J., Chas. U., Mary E., Annie B. and Lilian S. Mr. L. owns 458 acres of land, valued as follows : 258 acres at $30 per acre, and 200 aeres at $5 per acre; in 1876,
Mr. L. was elected Representative for the Second District; held the office of County Supervisor two years. Mrs. Lynch is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He is a Democrat.
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cCANNON, J., laborer; P. O. Kingston.
MeClintock, T., far., S. 4; P. O. Burling- ton.
MeCrystal, D. A., far., S. 35 ; P. O. Bur- lington.
Madlanes, A., laborer ; P. O. Kingston.
Malcho, J., far., S. 10; P. O. Burlington. Mebuhe, W., far., S. 31; P. O. Burling- ton.
Mellinger, far., S. 23 ; P. O. Burlington.
Meyers, J., far., S. 25; P. O. Burlington. Miller, H., far., S. 18; P O. Latty.
Miller, R. H., far., S. 9 ; P. O. Burling- ton.
Mitchell, S., far., S. 4 ; P. O. Kingston. MILLER, W. G., merchant, Kings- ston ; born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1836 ; eame to Des Moines Co. in 1855. Mar- ried Miss J. E. Deen in 1874; she was born in Virginia in 1854; they have two children-Edward and Doshia A .; Mr. Miller has four children by a former marriage-Harriet, Laura, Frank and Bertha. Mr. M. owns 126 acres of land, valued at $10 per acre. He keeps a general stock of dry goods, groceries, notions, etc., ete. Republiean.
Moser, F. A., far., S. 11 ; P. O. Burling- ton.
Movers, C., far., S. 26; P. O. Burlington. MOYERS, S. N., farmer, See. 18; P. O. Sperry ; born in Greene Co., Ill., in 1827; came to Des Moines Co. in 1839 ; sinee been engaged in farming. Married Lucinda H. Deen in 1846; she was born in Upshur Co., W. Va., in 1824; they had four children, three living-George W., Sarah E., and Jacob N .; Marietta died in 1862. Mr. M. bas held the office of School Director eight years. Member of the M. E. Church. Owns 130 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Democrat.
Munson, A., far., S. 3; P. O. Burling- ton.
N ELSON, C., blacksmith ; P. O. King- ston.
Nelson, J., far., S. 18; P. O. Burlington. Nelson, M., far., S. 2; P. O. Kingston. Neris, J., far., S. 22 ; P. O. Burlington.
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LSEN, A. F., far., S. 16; P. O. Burlington.
Otto, L., far., S. 11; P. O. Burlington.
Orily, P .; far., S. 14 ; P. O. Burlington.
Orr. J. W., far., S. 23 ; P. O. Burlington.
P ANTHER, F., far., S. 8; P. O. Sperry.
Paul, D., far., S. 35; P. O. Burlington.
PENNY, JOHN, far., S. 29; P. O. Latty Station ; born in Allegheny Co., Penn., in 1802; came to Des Moines Co. in 1844; has since engaged in farm- ing. £ Married Rebecca Weddell in 1822; she was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1805 ; have seven children living and two dead ; the living are Joseph, Thomas, Sarah, Phoebe, Lydia, Amanda, and John S .; David died in 1825 ; Me- lissa died in 1844. In 1848, Mr. Penny was elected Representative for Des Moines Co .; was County Supervisor from 1860 to 1862; has held sev- eral other smaller offices. Owns 127 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. P. are members of the Baptist Church, Mr. P. being a Deacon; Democrat.
Peterson, W., far., S. 2; P. O. Kingston. Pflum, J., far., S. 12 ; P. O. Kingston.
Pogemiller, W., far., S. 16; P. O. Bur- lington.
Poole, R. D., far., S. 33; P. O. Burling- ton.
Poole, T. S., far., Sec. 33; P. O. Burling- ton.
RUMIAN, F., far., Sec. 11; P. O. Kingston.
RICE, J., farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Kingston; was born in Germany in 1832; came to Des Moines Co. in 1849. Married Harriet Murtz in 1865; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1839; they have four children -- Isabel, Kate, John and Charles. Mr. R. owns 232 acres, valued at $20 per acre. Demo- crat.
Riepe, II. J., far., S. 26 ; P. O. Burlington. Rogers, G. D., far., S. 2; P. O. Kingston. Rutter. S., lab. : P. O. Kingston.
SALLADY, J., far., S. 2; P. O. King- ston.
Salladay, J. W., far., S. 3; P. O. Kingston. Salladay, M., far., S. 3; P. O. Kingston. Schmidt. C., far., S. 27 ; P. O. Burlington. Schmidt. II., far., S. 22 ; P. O. Burlington. Schrader, B., far., S. 20; P. O. Latty.
Schular, J., far., S. 23; P. O. Burlington. Schuler, M., far., Sec. 23; P. O. Burling- ton.
Schultz, H., far., S. 11; P. O. Kingston. SEIBERT, L., blacksmith, Bottom
Road ; P. O. Burlington ; born in Ger- many in 1857 ; came to Des Moines Co. in 1873, and has since worked at his trade. Married Caroline Shilknat in 1875; she was born in Germany in 1857. They have two children-Ar- nold and Kate. Members of the M. E. Church ; Democrat.
Shanefelt, G, far., Sec. 27; P. O. Bur- lington.
Short, P., far., S. 2; P. O. Kingston.
Shultz, J. A. and F. C., fars., Sec. 22; P. O. Burlington.
Sickman, F., far., Sec. 15; P. O. Bur- lington.
Smith, W. T., far., Sec. 9; P. O. Bur- lington.
Soedenburg, M. F., far., Sec. 15; P. O. Burlington.
Stapleton, J., far., S. 2; P. O. Kingston. Steenrod, R., far., Sec. 33; P. O. Bur- lington.
Steingraeber, W. G., far., Sec. 35; P. O. Burlington.
Stimpson, W. C., laborer; P. O. Kingston. Swanson, A., far., S. 2; P. O. Kingston. ACKENBURG, II., far., Sec. 15 ; P. T O. Burlington.
Tee, 1., far., Sec. 11; P. O. Kingston.
Tieman, W., far., Sec. 32; P. O. Latty.
Timmerman, F., far., S. 31 ; P. O. Latty. Timmerman, L., far., Sec. 8; P. O. Bur- lington.
Timmerman, W., far., Sec. 10; P. O. Bur- lington.
Tramer, F., far., Sec. 8; P. O. Sperry.
Tutor, S. L., laborer. Kingston.
ENGHOUS, H., far., S. 15; P. O. V Burlington. VAN OSDOL, H., MRS., Sec. 33 ; P. O. Burlington ; born in Henry Co., Ky., in 1819. Married Wm. Van Osdol in 1836; he was born in Mercer Co., Ky., in 1816, and died in 1861; has ten children-Mahala, Melissa, Martha, John W., Melinda, Mary M., Jane, Indiana, Minnetta, Birdie M. Mrs. Van Osdol owns forty acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Member of the M. E. Church.
Vennici, I., far., S. 4; P. O. Kingston.
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Vennici, W. M., far., Sec. 5; P. O. Bur- lington.
Vixtrum, J., far., Sec. 3; P. O. Kingston.
T "ALKER, E. S., far., Sec. 15; Bur-
W lington.
Walker, I., far., Sec. 33 ; P. O. Burling- ton.
Walker, J., far., S. 28; P. O. Burlington. Walker, J. C., far., Sec. 27; P. O. Bur- lington.
Walker, L. J., far., Sec. 27 ; P. O. Bur- lington.
Walker, M., far., Sec. 3; P. O. Kingston. Walker, M., far., S. 28 ; P. O. Burlington. Wedeman, H., far., Sec. 18 ; P. O. Latty. Welch, J., far., S. 3; P. O. Kingston.
Welch, J. W., far., Sec. 3; P. O. Bur- lington.
WENZEL, KARL, farmer and wine-maker, S. 30; P. O. Latty; born in Lobenstein, Austria, in 1821; came to Des Moines Co. in 1873. Mar- ried Treasa Bronche in 1847; she was born in German Lebaugh, Austria, in 1832 ; they have two children-Charles and Eva. Owns 200 acres of land. Mr. W. was in the Austrian army five years ;
he has an extensive vineyard, and makes a superior quality of wine. Re- publican.
Wenzel, T., far., S. 30; P. O. Latty. Weston, F .; P. O. Kingston.
Wishmiers, C., far., Sec. 29; P. O. Bur- lington.
WUNNENBERG, H., farmer, Sec. 18 ; P. O. Sperry; was born in Calvorde, Germany, in 1821; came to Des Moines Co. in 1853, and since been engaged in farming. Married Emilie Rehfeld in 1853; she was born in Lenzarsigle, Germany, in 1833; they have nine children-Henry, born in 1854; Her- man in 1858; Otto in 1860; Fred in 1862; Mary in 1864 ; Alvenia in 1867 ; August in 1869; Emma in 1872; Clara in 1876. Mr. Wunnenberg owns 145 acres of land, valued at $6,000. Mr. and Mrs. W. are members of the Lutheran Church ; Democrat.
Wykert, J., laborer ; P. O. Kingston.
Y OUNG, J., farmer, Sec. 22 ; P. O. Burlington.
Young, L., far., S. 23 ; P. O. Burlington.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP.
A LDRICH, G. W., farmer, Sec. 16 ; P. O. La Vega.
Allen, R. J., far., S. 12 ; P. O. Linton. Archer, Henry, far., S. 14; P. O. Roscoe. Armstrong, David, far., Sec. 24; P. (). Roscoe.
Armstrong, J. M., far., Sec. 24; P. O. Roscoe.
B ARR, JAMES, farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Roscoe.
Barr, E. W., far., S. 26 ; P. O. Roscoe. Bomby, C., far., S. 31; P. O. La Vega.
Bowman, Charles, far., Sec. 30; P. O. La Vega.
Brodie, David, far., S. 18; P. O. La Vega. Brown, David, far., S. 20 ; P. O. La Vega. Brown. W. O., far., S. 20 : P.O. La Vega. Buchanan, G. W., far., Sec. 32; P. O. La Vega.
Burnett, James, far., S. 27; P. O. La Vega. Bazurth, W. F., far .. S. 3; P. O. La Vega. YALDWELL, M. P., far., Sec. 11; P. C O. Linton.
Carter, I. S., far., S. 9 ; P. O. LaVega. Caven, H. M., far., S. 10 ; P. O. La Vega. Caven, M. H., far., S. 10; P. O. La Vega. Chapman, E. C., M. D., La Vega.
Cline, Henry, far., S. 24; P. O. La Vega. Cockayne, John E., far., Sec. 17 ; P. O. La Vega. Cone, A. S., far., S. 18 ; P. O. La Vega. Conklin, John, far., S. 32; P. O. La Vega. Coppas, Peter, far., S. 20; P. O. La Vega. Crawford, D. B., far., Sec. 35; P. O. Pleasant Grove.
Crocker, Charles, far., Sec. 6 ; P. O. Mt. Union.
Croson, T. W., far., S. 10; P. O. La Vega.
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D ARBYSHIRE, T., far., S. 29; P. O. La Vega. ALLIOTT, J. S., far., S. 2; P. O. La Vega. Elliott, R., far., S. 2; P. O. La Vega. Enkee, Josiah, far., S. 3 ; P. O. La Vega. Evans, Henry, far., S. 25 ; P. O. Roscoe.
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DIRECTORY OF DES MOINES COUNTY :
F NETHERLY, W., farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. La Vega.
Frazier, A., far., S. 3 ; P. O. La Vega.
Funk, Geo., far., S. 29; P. O. La Vega.
Funk, Henry, far., Sec. 29; P. O. La Vega. Funk, Peter, far., S. 32 ; P. O. La Vega.
Fye, Henry, far., S. 27; P. O. La Vega. Fye, John, far., S. 19 ; P. O. La Vega.
AUTT, URIAH, farmer., Sec. 12;
G P. O. Linton.
Gibbs, E. J. M., far., S. 6; P. O. Mt. Union.
Goudie, Fred, far., S. 24; P. O. Roscoe. Green, Cyrus, far., S. 3; P. O. La Vega. H "ARRINGTON, J. D., farmer, Sec. 31 ; P. O. La Vega.
HALE, BARNARD, farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. La Vega ; owns eighty acres of land ; was born in Parke Co., Ind., in 1826; his parents removed to Des Moines Co. from Indiana in 1837. Mr. Hale married in 1854 Susan B. Downer, a native of Pennsylvania ; have had seven children, five now living-James R., Angeletta E., Emma S., Elizabeth E. and Willis B .; Emilins died aged 7 years and one died in infancy. Mr. Hale settled on the farm he now owns in 1857. He is a carpenter by trade.
HALL, OLIVER, farmer, Sec. 24 ; P. O. Roscoe ; owns 400 acres of land ; was born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., in 1810 ; came to Des Moines Co. from New York in 1838, and settled on Sec. 8, Franklin Tp .; in 1854, he settled on the farm he now owns. Ile married in 1837 Marietta R. Whittaker, a native of North Adams, Mass .; they have eight children -- Susan F. Talbot, Harriet A. Talbot, William H., Edward J., Charles M., Lincoln C., Margaret C. Williams and Oscar; have lost three children- one in infancy ; Gideon, a member of the 39th Regt. I. V. I., died at Jackson, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862; Rollin died in 1876. Mr. Hall has been County Sur- veyor and Justice of the Peace for many years. He owns a farm of 320 acres in Clark Co., which was in charge of his son Rollin at the time of his death.
Hicks, Willis, far., S. 9; P. O. La Vega. Higgerson, Wm., far., S. 9 ; P. O. La Vega. Hoover, J. B .. far., S. 32 ; P. O. La Vega. Hopkins, W. H. far., S. 5; P. O. La Vega. Howard, Wm., far., S. 19; P. O. La Vega. Hudson, John, far., S. 10 ; P. O. La Vega.
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