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character is irreproachable. He was married in the village of Koszta, this county, to Miss Lizzie S. Adams, November 23, 1862, a native of Oneida county, New York. By this union they have two sons and two daughters: Merritt L. (aged 15), Aggie (aged 13), James B. (aged 7), Cora B. (aged 5).
HUGHES, JOHN, JR .- Attorney-at-law, of Feenan, Hughes & Kirk. Mr. Hughes was born in Franklin county, Ohio, October 25, 1841. Fif- teen years later, in 1857, he came with his parents to this county and lo- cated near Williamsburg, where they still reside, industrions and highly respected farmers of this county. Our subject lived on the farm until Angust, 1862, when he enlisted as sergeant of company G, Twenty-eighth Iowa infantry. Was through the siege of Vicksburg, but most of the time on detached service. He was honorably discharged in June, 1865. For eight months previons to his discharge from the army he was clerk in the war department. On his return home he engaged in agricultural pursuits during the summer months, and teaching school winters, until 1868, when he was elected clerk of the courts, and was re-elected for consecutive terms, but had to resign Lis fourth term on account of failing health. After re-
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gaining his health he commenced reading law with his present partner, Mr. Feenan, and was admitted to practice in the fall of 1875. The writer thinks it superfluous to speak of Mr. Hughes' official record, as his long service for the people of Iowa county have proved it untarnished. He is highly esteemed by all who know him for liis excellent business and social quali- ties. He was married in Williamsburg to Miss Margaret Lloyd, on the 26th day of November, 1866. They have lost one little son, Lloyd, who died February, 1870, aged two and a half years. One adopted daughter, Jen- nie, completes the family circle.
HUGHES, DAVID-County superintendent of schools. Was born in Franklin county, Ohio, on the sixteenth of August, 1846, and came to this county in 1857, settling on a farm in Troy township, where he remained for some time. He was married in Genoa Bluffs, November 5, 1874, to Miss M. Maria Morse, a native of Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Mr. Hughes was elected to his present office in 1877. He served as deputy clerk of the county from 1873 to 1876, a period of three years. He owns ninety acres of land.
TENNIS, A. C .- Physician and surgeon. Was born January 21, 1857,
and is a native of this county. Was partly educated here, and in 1874 he went to Mt. Pleasant to attend the Iowa Wesleyan University, graduat- ing from that institution in 1876. Then engaged in teaching in the Ma- rengo high school, and in 1877 commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Schultze, continuing under his instruction until 1878. Then went to the State University and graduated in March, 1880, and Angust 18, of the same year, he located in Marengo where he has since resided, following his professsion. Enjoys a good practice and is highly thought of by all. The doctor was married in this city on the eighth of June, 1880, to Miss May E. Sherman.
K EENE, F. A .- Of the firm of Keene & Co., carriage and wagon manufacturers. Is a native of Rhode Island; born February 2, 1845, and when about eight years of age removed with his parents to Illinois, where he was educated. After this he learned the wagonmaking trade which he continued until 1864, then going to Nevada where he followed silver mining. Remained there until 1867 when he came to Iowa, settling in this connty, where he has since resided. He began his present business and does the only one of the kind in the county. Does the best of work at very reasonable prices. Mr. Keene was married in this county on the six- teenth of May, 1877, at whichi time Miss Roba Jenness became his wife. They have two children: Fred. A. and Henry E.
KETCHAM, W. P .- Of the firm of Ketcham & Bro., lumber and grain dealers. The subject of this sketch is a native of Philadelphia, and was born April 16, 1844. When nine years of age he removed with his parents to this State, settling in Muscatine, and there he was raised. In July, 1861, on the call for troops, he enlisted in company A, Seventh Iowa in- fantry and served until August, 1864, when he was honorably discharged. Then came to Marengo, and with his brother became largely engaged in the lumber, grain and agricultural implement business, but during the past year they have dropped the latter. Mr. Ketcham was married in Illinois, December 25, 1866, to Miss Mary J. Parry. Their family consists of one child, Gertrude (born June 26, 1871).
KIRK, RALPH H .- Of Feenan, Hughes & Kirk attorneys at law. This gentleman is a native of Ohio, and was born in Trumbull county, on
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the twenty-ninth day of October, 1847, where he lived until 1864. He then came West and located in Delaware county, Iowa. Mr. Kirk received the advantages of a classical and scientific education, and is a graduate of the law department of the Iowa University in the class of 1870. The same year he commenced the practice of his profession in Tipton, this State, where he continued successfully until 1876, when he removed to Marengo. In 1875, previous to his coming here, he formed a partnership with Capt. Milo P. Smith, now district attorney of the Eighth judicial district. Some time later this partnership was dissolved, and he has been one of the firm of Feenan, Hughes & Kirk since 1878, since which time he has been in active prac- tice. Few young men have made a better start and with more satisfactory results. He was married in Tipton, in January, 1874, to Miss Emma Sher- wood. She is a native of New York.
L AKE, C. S .- Of the firm of Rumple & Lake, attorneys. This gen- tleman is a native of Mansfield, Richiland county, Ohio; born Feb. 14, 1840, and there lived until he was thirteen years of age. He then came with his parents to this State in May, 1853. His father is now living in Marion, Linn county, and is one of the oldest physicians in practice there. Our subject received the advantages of a good education, and in 1859 lie commenced to read law with Edmonds & Ransom, of Iowa City, where he continned till the breaking out of the rebellion. Under the call for 75,000 men, Mr. Lake enlisted April 19, 1861, in company B, First Iowa infantry. The following August when the regiment was mustered out, he veteran- ized and reenlisted in the Eighteenth Iowa infantry as private and soon after was transferred with the company to the Twenty-second Iowa, and after- wards to the Twentieth as adjutant, and was mustered out in July, 1865. On his return he continued the study of law with the Hon. Rush Clark of Iowa City and was admitted to practice in the spring of 1866. He came to Marengo in May of that year and formed a partnership with Mr. C. Baker, now of Iowa City; and in 1872 he formed his present partnership, since which time the firm has gained a large reputation as lawyers and business men. Since residing in Marengo Mr. Lake has always taken an active and lively interest in its welfare. He was county superintendent from 1870 to 1872. He was married in Iowa City to Miss Sarah E. Shepherd, Ang. 22, 1862. By this union they have one son and three daughters living: Bertha (aged 14 years), Jessie (aged 12 years), Norma (aged 8 years), Bruce (aged 2 years and 6 months). They have lost one little daughter, Lalalı (aged 3 years and 6 months, died in Feb., 1878).
LEWIS, S. W .- Insurance agent. Was born in Wayne county, Indiana, Ang. 1, 1827. His early youth was spent on a farm, and in the autumn of 1854 he visited Iowa, and after remaining a few weeks he returned to his home in Indiana. In the spring of 1855 he again came to this State, set- tling in Mahaska county, where he made his home in various portions of the county until 1879. Then came to Marengo, and has been engaged in several lines of business with considerable success. In 1875 he commenced his present business for the Farmers' Insurance Company, of Cedar Rapids, and is now doing a good trade. He was married in Mahaska county, Iowa, Sept. 11, 1856, to Miss Mary They have five children living: Julia J., Lanra B., Lilly Lee, James H. and Nellie.
LIBBY, N .- Hardware merchant. Was born October 5, 1828, and is a native of Maine, where he was raised. In 1853 he came to Henry county, Illinois, and after a residence of one year removed to Davenport, this State.
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Three years later he came to Iowa City, and in 1860 moved to his present location. He engaged in business in 1861, and in 1866 commenced his present business. He occupies a building 30x100 feet. Mr. Libby was married in Marengo to Miss H. L. Barnes. They have a family of one son and one daughter: Walter and May.
LYON, J. B .- Restaurateur and confectioner. Was born in the State of Pennsylvania on the 16th of December, 1847, and at eight years of age removed with his parents to Linn county, this State. There remained for two years when he went to Tama county, and in February, 1861, came to this county, locating in Marengo; where a part of his education was com- pleted. In 1863 he enlisted in company B, Ninth Iowa cavalry, and served until September, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. Then returned to Marengo, and in 1871 went to Philadelphia Academy and graduated in April, 1872. Again he came to Marengo and was appointed deputy sheriff, which office he held for eighteen months and in August, 1875, he became engaged in the restaurant business, and is doing as large a business as any one in his line in the county.
M CKENNA, PETER-Proprietor of boot and shoe store. A native of New York, born December 27, 1835, and when seven years of age his parents died. He was taken by his uncle to Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, and there received his education, after which he engaged in farming and continued it until he moved to Jefferson county, New York. There he continued farming and also learned the shoemaker's trade. After residing there for a time he went to Wisconsin, resumed his trade and in 1860 removed to Rome, New York. In September, 1861, he enlisted in company C, Fiftieth New York engineers, and served for three years, when he was honorably discharged. Was wounded at the first battle of Fred- ricksburg, December 11, 1862. After leaving the army he returned to Rome, remaining until April, 1872, when he came to this county, and is now doing a large business in his line. Mr. McK. was married in Rome, New York, on the 25th day of April, 1872, to Miss Elizabeth Hurley, a native of New York State. They adopted a little girl in August, 1878, sixteen months of age.
MARIE, F. J .- Of the firm of Mabie & Elliott, proprietors of restau- rant. This gentleman owes his nativity to Wisconsin, where he was born on the 11th of March, 1858. There. he was raised and educated and after finishing his schooling became engaged in the produce business. This he continued until 1874, when he came to Iowa county, and has since resided here, having, in partnership with Mr. Elliott, one of the finest restaurants in Marengo. Mr. Mabie is also foreman for M. G. Good & Co., in purchas- ing produce.
MERRITT, M .- Proprietor of hardware store and dealer in agricultural implements. Was born in Knox county, Ohio, on the 18th of February, 1821, and when two years of age removed with his parents to Marion county, Ohio, where he was educated. After finishing his education he commenced farming which he continued until the fall of 1862. Then he came to this county where he resumed farming until 1875, and then became engaged in the hardware business which he has since followed, doing one of the largest trades in his line in Marengo. Mr. M. is a fine business man, and to this, together with his fair and honorable dealings, is due his success. He was
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married in Ohio September 15, 1842, to Miss Rosanna Pierson. They had seven children only one of whom, James M., is living.
MILLER, JOHN-Attorney at law, the pioneer lawyer of Marengo and one of the earliest settlers of the State. Was born in Preston county, West Virginia, July 17, 1820. When fourteen years of age he re- moved with his parents to St. Joseph county, Indiana, where they remained but four years, when they removed to Iowa in 1838, forty-two years ago, and made a farm in Johnson county, on the location of the Johnson county fair grounds. In 1851 Judge Miller came to Marengo and studied law with W. H. Dillin. In 1855 he was elected county judge, which position he held two years. In 1858 he was admitted to practice. He held the office of county recorder from January 1, 1865, to 1867. In Aug., 1862, he enlisted in company E, Twenty-fourth Iowa infantry, and was honorably discharged March 16, 1864. He was engaged in the battles of Port Gibson, Champion's Hill, Siege of Vicksburg, Siege of Jackson, and numerous skirmishes. On his return from the army he con- tinued the practice of his profession and has been longer in practice than any other lawyer in Marengo. During his long residence here he has made many friends and enjoys the respect and confidence of all who know him. He was married, in Iowa city, to Miss Eunice Hamilton, May 14, 1843. She was a native of Butler county, Ohio, and died November 23, 1879. They have a family of six daughters: Mary J. (now Mrs. Harry Howard, of Victor), Dorcas A. (Mrs. J. C. McBride, Lincoln, Nebraska), Ella (wife of C. S. Clark, of Council Bluffs, local editor of the Nonpareil), Marcella (Mrs. O. M. Druse, Lincoln, Nebraska), Estella and Ida M., at home.
MORRISON, A. J .- Of the firm of Stover & Morrison, loan, land and insurance agents. This gentleman was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, July 31, 1831, but was reared in Morgan county, his parents having moved there when the subject of this sketch was but five years of age. He lived on a farm untilhe was sixteen years old. In 1852 he went to Beverly, Wash- ington county, that State, and there read medicine for one year. He then bought a drug store and continued there until 1856, when he came to Iowa county and established the same business at Millersburg and was also ap- pointed postmaster at that place. In 1858, his friends, recognizing his ability as a business man, elected him to the office of clerk of the courts, which office he held five consecutive years with satisfaction to his constit- uents. In 1874 he was elected auditor of the county, and served one term. Four years ago was elected mayor of this city, and has held the office ever since. Mr. Morrison has been a continuous resident of Marengo since 1858, and has been closely identified with her best interests. The respect shown him is as wide as his acquaintance, and he has served the people well. His public and private life both alike are untarnished. He was married, in 1855, to Miss Temperance W. Jackson, of Beverly, Ohio. She is a lady whose grace of mind and person have endeared her to all who en - joy her acquaintance. This worthy couple have been unfortunate in the loss of three children, all of whom died in infancy. Mr. Morrison was, on the 14th of April, 1853, initiated into Beverly lodge No. 84, Ohio. July 6, 1856, was installed N. G. of the same lodge. After filling several of the subordinate offices of the grand lodge, he was installed grand master of the State of Iowa, Oct. 18, 1877, and served one year. At present he is grand
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N ORTON, H .-- Of the firm of Norton, Dillin & Co. Mr. N. was born on the 6th of April, 1841. Is a native of Chautauqua county, New York. Was there partly educated, and at fourteen years of age removed to Bureau county, Illinois, where he completed his schooling. In September, 1861, he enlisted in company H, Twelfth Illinois volunteer infantry and served three years and three months, when he was honorably discharged. Then returned home, and in the winter of 1864 again enlisted in company G, One Hundred and Fifty-first Illinois volunteer infantry and served un- til the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. Mr. N. was married on the 9th of February, 1865, in Bureau county, Illinois, at which time Miss Mary C. Green became his wife. By this union they had five children, one boy and four girls.
P ARKHURST, H. H .-- Druggist. This gentleman is a na- tive of Randolph, Orange county, Vermont. Born May 1, 1850, and when about ten years of age removed with his parents to Watertown, Wisconsin, where he was raised. There attended school, after which he became engaged in clerking in a general merchandise store and remained in that position until the spring of 1868. He then removed to Illinois, where he followed the drug business, continuing it until the spring of 1873, when he came to this city and has since made it his home. Mr. P. is a thorough business man, as well as a competent and efficient druggist. His marriage was in Otterville, Iowa, January 1, 1878, to Miss Emma Graves. They have two children: Julia and Nellie.
PATTERSON, H. E,-Foreman of lumber yard of Ketcham & Bro. Is a native of Ireland, born June 28, 1834, and there resided until 1851, when he emigrated to America, landing in New York. From there he went to Ohio, where he followed the drug business and was also engaged in milling. In the spring of 1856 he came to this county, locating in Ma- rengo, where he followed farming until 1860, and in July, 1862, enlisted in company B, Twenty-eighth Iowa infantry, serving for two years and eleven months, when he was honorably discharged. Then returned to Marengo and engaged in his present business. Mr. P. was married in Ohio in March, 1856, to Miss Caroline Nickley. They had, by this union, six children: George, Mary A., Ida C., Annie and Charlie, living, and one, Willie T., deceased.
PETERSON, JOHN-Of the firm of M. G. Good & Co., dealers in coal, grain and produce. Was born on the 16th of March, 1837, Is a native of Europe, where he was raised and educated. After finishing his education, he learned the trade of mason and followed it until the spring of 1856 when he emigrated to America, landing in New York. From there he went to Bureau county, Illinois, continued his trade and in the fall of 1868 came to this city and until 1870 was engaged in the ma- son's business. Then commenced the mercantile business, continuing it for two years, and then engaged in the grain dealing under the firm name of Peterson & Young. In 1875 the firm was dissolved by mutual consent, Mr. P. carrying on the business until 1877, when he sold out to M. G. Good & Co. He was married in Illinois December 27, 1862, to Miss Jane A. Marsh. They had, by this union, four children, one of whom is living.
Q UACKENBUSH, C. R :- Book-keeper for Ketcham & Bro. Was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on the 4th of January, 1852, and there was educated and raised. After leaving school he learned the art of teleg- raphy and followed it until February, 1873, when he came to Marengo and
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continued his trade. On the 9th of March, 1874, he became engaged in his present occupation and has followed it since that time. His marriage was in this county on the 28th of August, 1873, to Miss Louise Parry, a lady of refined tastes and domestic habits. The result of this union was two children: William P. and Milly.
R ENO, L. Q .- Dealer in dry goods, clothing and gentlemen's fur- nishing goods. Is a native of West Virginia, born near Wheel- ing, April 4, 1821, and when young his parents removed to Sharon, Mer- cer county. Pennsylvania. When our subject was about nine years old they moved to Venango, Franklin county, remaining there until 1848. From there they went to Erie, and thence to Chicago, and in 1854 Mr. Reno came to this city. He engaged in general merchandising in that year and is now' the oldest merchant in business in Marengo. He was married here in 1858, to Miss Amelia Nicholas, a native of New York City. They have one son and four daughters: Louise, Julia, Bessie, Jessie and L. Q. W.
RENO, FRANK-The oldest grocer now in business in the city, was born in the town of Franklin, Chenango county, Pennsylvania, on the 9th day of October, 1830. He came to Chicago as early as- 1848, but did not make it his permanent residence till 1851. He then en- gaged in the coal business for some time. Mr. Reno is a civil engineer by profession, and was one of the engineers on the Dixon Air Line Railroad, and also of the Lyons Iowa Central Railroad, having his headquarters at Iowa City. This road was not completed on account of the failure of some eastern capitalists. In July, 1861, he organized company H, of the Second Iowa cavalry, made up of Johnson and Iowa county men; was appointed second lieutenant and afterward first lieutenant. Sometime in November of the same year he was ordered on detatched service, to report to his brother, Gen. Reno, at Annapolis, Maryland. He was with Gen. Reno, under Gen. Burnside on his expedition to North Carolina. The command was ordered back, including Gen. Reno's division of the Ninth army corps, to report to Gen. McClellan. Gen. Burnside was ordered to Fred- ericksburg, Virginia, and Gen. Reno was ordered to take command of nine thousand men and report to Gen. Pope. They reported at Culpepper Court-House, Virginia, and were soon after engaged in almost ceaseless fighting for two weeks. During this time, August 28 and 29, they were engaged in the seeond battle of Bull Run. On the re-organization of the army Gen. McClellan again took command, Gen. Reno still commanding the Ninth army corps. Our subject, at this time, was acting as chief of
Gen. Reno's staff. Gen. Reno was shot and killed September 14, 1862, at the battle of South Mountain. After his death his staff was ordered to re- port to Gen. Burnside. Our subject was with Burnside till after the battle of Fredericksburg. He then requested Gen. Burnside to give him permis- sion to report West, and was ordered by the Secretary of War to report to. Gen. Grant. He was with Gen. Grant, acting as assistant quartermaster on his staff until Vicksburg was taken. After that Mr. Reno had charge of settling up steamboat and other claims against the United States, in the quartermaster's department. Finishing that, he was immediately ordered to report to Eastport, Tennessee, and cross Gen. Sherman's army, the quar- termaster's depot at that point being broken up and disbanded; the sup- plies had been sent to Cairo and Louisville. From Louisville he was or- dered by Gen. Meigs to proceed to Chicago, to build barracks for veteran- ized soldiers. This was during the winter of 1863-4. He built Camp
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Fry, near Chicago, which had capacity for accommodating 4,500 men, also the barracks at Freeport, Illinois, Ottawa, Paris, Joliet, Dixon, Elgin and St. Charles, of the same State, and was commissioned for purchasing the horses for the Seventeenth Illinois cavalry. In March, 1864, he was or- dered to relieve Col. Reynolds, quartermaster of the United States army, of the prison depot at Rock Island. The following December was ordered to report to Gen. Canby at New Orleans, and was ordered by Canby to Fort Gaines to take charge of the quartermaster's department there. Was with Canby till the taking of Mobile, Alabama, April 9, 1865. Captain Reno was engaged in seven battles and fifteen skirmishes, and was mustered out as captain acting quartermaster. After his retirement from the army he traveled more or less till 1870, when he settled here in Marengo, since which time he has been actively engaged in business. He was mar- ried in Buffalo, New York, to Miss Mary Vosburgh, June 25, 1866. Their family consists of three sons and three daughters: Quimby P., Mary T., Goldie R, Benjamin F., Louis T., Theresa E.
ROWLAND, D. M .- Dealer in marble, monuments and head-stones, Was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 23, 1848, at which place he lived until he attained his sixth year. Then came to this State with his parents in 1855. His father, William Rowland, brought the first steam mill to this county, in 1855, and located at Williamsburg, where the subject of our sketch lived until the age of thirteen. He then went to Oskaloosa, this State. He followed milling until 1877, when he returned to Iowa county and began in his present line of business. He was married in 1870 to Miss B. Hill, and by this union they have five children: Sonowde H., Mary M., France W., Iowa Grace, Sumner Evans.
RUMPLE, HON. J. N. W .- Of the firm of Rumple & Lake, attorneys at law. To a self-made man who has battled his way to success through his own unaided ability, gained an honored and responsible position in society, much should be accredited; the subject of this sketch is the architect of his own fortune, and his rise in the world must be attributed to his energy and perseverance, and his life fully illustrates what industry and integrity, aiming at a single point, can accomplish in a few years. Born near Fos- toria, Seneca county, Ohio, on the 14th day of March, 1841. His father died in 1851. In September, 1853, his mother with the family came to Iowa, and located on a farm in Sumner township, this county. Here our subject was reared, receiving the advantages of the schools of the neigh- borhood and gaining his academic and preparatory education in Ashland Academy, Wapello county, and Western College, Linn county, and was at- tending the Iowa State University when the roar of the guns upon Fort Sumter roused young Rumple from his studies and he was in the very front of of those who sprang to answer the call for troops. He enlisted as private in company H, Second Iowa cavalry, in August, 1861, and was in the ser- vice a little more than four years, and during that period he was promoted from corporal step by step to captain of the company; he was in more than a hundred skirmishes and fights, and received only a slight wound in the face. In December, 1865, Captain Rumple entered the law office of H. M. Martin, then of Marengo, now a prominent lawyer of Davenport, and in 1867 was admitted to practice. Captain Rumple was elected to the State Senate, to fill vacancy, in 1872. Attended the adjourned session of the Fourteenth General Assemby, the Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth ses- sions. He has been chairman of the Committee on Colleges for the Blind,
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