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H. B. FRENCH, dealer in pianos, organs and musical instruments, and Justice of the Peace, Main street, Maquoketa ; is a native of Franklin Co., Vt .; born June 19, 1825 ; lived there until 20 years of age ; in 1846, he came to Illinois ; taught school there one year, and, in 1847, he came to Maquoketa and engaged in teaching ; he taught the first writing-school ever taught in Maquoketa ; he was engaged in the drug and grocery trade for a number of years. He has held office of Justice of the Peace for the past eight years, and has also served in the City Council, Town Clerk and Town Trustee. He built the block where he carries on business on Main street, in 1876 ; when he began life, he had very little ; he owns, beside his business block, six houses, and pays taxes on 1,000 acres of land. In 1848, he married Diantha Truax, from Canada; they have five children-Charles E., Hiram E., Harlow S., Ella B., Willie R.
K. GOHLMANN, manager of the Maquoketa City Tannery, Maquoketa ; was born in Clinton Co., Iowa, Sept. 15, 1861 ; he grew up there and in Sabula, where he attended school, and afterward entered a store as clerk, where he remained some years ; in 1877, he came to Maquoketa, and took charge of his father's tannery. They . manufacture calf-skins, harness leather and upper leather of excellent quality, and are doing a good business.
JOHN E. GOODENOW, the father of Maquoketa, as he is called by the early settlers, is a native of Vermont; born in Springfield, Windsor Co., March 23, 1812; his parents were Timothy and Betsey (White) Goodenow; the Whites were
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descendents from Peregrine White, the first child born after the Mayflower landed at Plymouth ; it is a numerous family in this country. Timothy Goodenow moved to Warren Co., N. Y., when John E. was only 8 years of age, and there the son remained, tilling land with his father, until he reached his majority-attending the district school a short time each winter season; he bought a canal-boat, and ran it on the Northern Canal, between Burlington, Vermont, Albany and New York, until the close of nav- igation, in 1837, and during the winter following, started for the West with a four- horse team, driving it more than a thousand miles; he crossed the Mississippi, on ice. March 10, 1838, and being delayed by high water, did not reach the spot where Maquoketa now stands until the 19th; it was then a wild, open prairie, with no improvement or human habitation in sight, though there were a few families in the township ; here Mr. Goodenow squatted on 160 acres of land, which did not come into market till six years later, and he was a sovereign, so far as he was conscions of any civil power; he put up a log cabin with the greatest possible dispatch, and that spring planted three acres of sod corn, realizing a light crop; the next season, he fenced his whole quarter-section, and broke forty or fifty acres of it; this being done, and not being partial to a bachelor's life in the wilderness, he returned to Warren Co., N, Y., and on the 3d day of October, 1839, received the hand, having long before had the heart, of Miss Eliza Wright, of Bolton ; before starting on their bridal tour, leading to the land of rattlesnakes and ague, Mr. Goodenow became ill, and was not able to leave Eastern New York until after navigation had closed, so instead of bringing his young bride to her new home on the Maquoketa by water, he purchased a span of horses, and started with both sleigh and wagon, sometimes nsing one, and sometimes the other. They had relatives on the route, in Western New York, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan ; made several visits; were nine weeks on the road, and had, on the whole, a pleasant wedding trip; once they took the wrong track in Carroll Co., Ill., and found themselves on the open prairie, eight or ten miles east of the Mississippi River, with no house in sight, and the shades of night gathering around them ; their team was fatigued ; they were at the end of a road ; and, although the weather was decidedly wintry, they con- eluded to camp out; they had plenty of covering; secured the horses, made a couch in the wagon-box, and supperless, went to bed. Many years afterward, the writer of this sketch heard Mrs. Goodenow remark, that when she saw that it was impracticable to try to find a shelter that night, she had a mind to have a good cry, but cheered up, and she still smiles at the novelty of their bridal bed ; like Mrs. Wilkins Micawber, who resolved that she never would leave her husband, Mrs. Goodenow never did. They reached their home in the Western clearings in February, and for thirty eight years have remained on this beautiful town site; in addition to farming, Mr. Goodenow soon found that he must accommodate travelers, and opened his log house as an inn -- building a frame house in 1846, and a brick house two or three years later ; most of the time, up to a recent date, he has kept a public house, and few landlords, in the State of Iowa, have been longer, and more generally known, or have more friends ; with money, or without it, no person was ever turned away by Mr. Goodenow, on account of the condition of his finances ; kinder hearted, or more hospitable people than he and his wife, it would be difficult to find in this State or any other. As carly as 1844, Mr. Goodenow made up his mind that Maquoketa was a good site for a town, and the way to make a town was to build houses, and hold out inducements for settlers to locate here, he donating lots for all public purposes; at that time, he commenced building, and nearly every year since that date has witnessed his enterprise in that line; in this respect, he has been the foremost man in the place, for more than thirty years ; in enterprise of every kind, likely to advance the interests of his home, he has been a leader ; he early took an interest in railroads, and has been a Director for more than twenty years-some part of the time of roads that were never built-two are now running into the city. Mr. Goodenow was the first Postmaster of Maquoketa, the office at first being called Springfield, and established in 1843; prior to that date, the nearest office was at Bellevue, twenty miles distant ; he was Assessor of Jackson Co. one year ; the first Mayor in the city, serving, at different times, three years, and a
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member of the General Assembly, in the session of 1849 and 1850. He has always been a Democrat, but not a bitter partisan. He belongs to the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows; Mr. Goodenow is the father of eight children, seven of them still living; the second child, a daughter, Carlotta, died on the 23d of October, 1863, aged 20 years ; Osceola, the eldest son, is married, and lives in Maquoketa ; Mary L., is the wife of D. H. Anderson, of Maquoketa; Emma, of George B. Perham, printer, Chicago; and Helen C., of Frederick S. Linker, of Maquoketa. Alice, George and Winfield Scott are unmarried, and live at home. Mr. Goodenow has added to his lands and other property, from time to time ; is no less industrious than he was forty years ago, and he has lived, to see rise around him, one of the most solidly built and thriving little cities in Eastern Iowa; it is almost needless to say, that no man has done as much as he, to make Maquoketa what it is.
CHARLES P. GORDON, blacksmith, Maquoketa ; is a native of Dela- ware Co., Ohio; was born Dec. 27, 1819 ; he was brought up and learned his trade in Huron Co .; he came to Jackson Co., arrived at Maquoketa Oct. 11, 1842, and began working at his trade ; he built a log shop where Mitchell's store now stands, and has continued the business ever since, for thirty-nine years ; his shop is now the oldest in the county ; there is not a man doing business in Maquoketa now who was here when he came ; he has held the office of Justice of the Peace and City Councilman. He mar- ried Miss Oriette Livermore, a native of New York, in June, 1840; they have nine children-Sophronia, Frank C., Harriet, Lottie, Nellie, Ida, William C., Ora, George L.
SAMUEL C. GRANT, farmer, Sec. 6 ; P. O. Maquoketa; born in Ma- quoketa Township Sept. 22, 1847, and has always resided in this township. Married Emma C. Wright in 1872; she was born in Addison Co., Vt., March 4, 1855; they have one child-Bertie S., born March 6, 1873; he owns forty acres of land, valued at $25 per acre ; they are members of the M. E. Church ; in politics, Democrat.
W. C. GREGORY, County Auditor and attorney at law, of the firm of Gregory & Blanchard ; is a native of Walworth Co., Wis., and was born Dec. 9, 1844; he lived there until coming to Iowa ; he located in Jackson Co., and engaged in farming until 1869; removed to Andrew, the county seat, and began reading law with B. F. Thomas; in 1871, he entered the Auditor's office as Deputy, and afterward served as Deputy Clerk ; removed to Maquoketa in May, 1875, and was admitted to the bar in 1877 ; in that year he was elected County Auditor ; he has also held town and school offices. In March, 1864, he married Miss Sarah R. Bell, a native of Ohio; they have two children-Fred. C. and James W.
H. B. GRIFFIN, farmer and dealer in agricultural implements, of the firm of Morris & Griffin, Sec. 31; P. O. Maquoketa ; was born in Warren Co., N. Y., May 12, 1827; he came to Jackson Co. in 1846, and located soon after on the farm, where he still resides. He married Miss Mary Wright in 1856; she was born in Warren Co., N. Y., in 1833; they have had four children, one living-Ella A. ; he owns a fine farm of 240 acres, valued at $40 per acre; his wife is a member of the M. E. Church : he was Town Trustee five years ; is a Democrat.
JOHN R. GRIFFIN, Recorder of Jackson Co., Maquoketa; is a native of Queensbury, Warren Co., N. Y., and was born May 8, 1828; he came to Iowa in May, 1846, and located in Maquoketa; there were only a few shanties here then ; he engaged as clerk in a store; was afterward engaged in the produce business; he was elected Recorder of Jackson Co. in 1872 ; re-elected in 1874, 1876 and 1878, and is now serving his seventh year in this office. In 1850, he married Miss Susan M. Knox, a native of Warren Co., N. Y .; she is a direct descendant of Gen. Knox, of Revolution- ary fame ; they have two children-Ida E and Charles E.
P. H. GRIFFIN, physician and surgeon, Maquoketa ; is a native of West- moreland Co., Penn .; born April 1, 1818 ; he lived in Kentucky, and received his educa- tion there, then studied medicine, and graduated at the Eclectic Institute, at Cincinnati, in 1848; he came to Davenport, Iowa, in 1834, and practiced one year, and the follow- ing year (1855) he came to Maquoketa, and since then has practiced his profession here. Oct. 16, 1855, he married Mrs. Naomi A. Hayes, formerly Gilruth, daughter of
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Rev. James Gilruth, of Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Griffin has held the office of City Alderman, and has practiced his profession longer than any physician here.
J. C. GUILFOIL, Clerk of the Courts of Jackson Co., Maquoketa ; is a native of Mercer Co., Penn., and was born Aug. 11, 1843; his parents came to Iowa when he was only 4 years of age, in 1847, and located in Jackson Co .; he attended school here, completed his education in Ohio, and afterward engaged in teaching; in 1871, he entered the law office of George C. Hebberling, of Sabula, and commenced reading law ; remained there five years ; was admitted to the bar in January, 1875; in October of the same year was appointed Deputy Sheriff, and, in the fall of 1876, was elected Clerk of the Courts of Jackson Co .; he has also held the offices of Town Clerk, Township Trustee, Justice of the Peace, and Secretary of the School Board. He married Miss Carrie M. Kelsey, a native of Racine, Wis., May 24, 1876; they have one daughter-Elizabeth E.
FRED GURIUS, of the firm of Gurius Bros., dealers in fresh and salt meats, Platt street, Maquoketa ; is a native of Holstein, Germany, and was born March 29, 1840 ; his parents emigrated to America when he was only 16 years of age; when the war broke out, he enlisted, in 1861, in the 2d Mo. V. I., Co. I; he came to Jack- son Co. and located in Maquoketa in the spring of 1870, and, since then, he has been engaged, with his brother, in his present business, and they do a leading trade. He married Miss Anna Banderob, a native of Holstein, Germany, April 15, 1864 ; they have six children-Dora, Ida, George, Fred, Eddie, Anna, and have lost two children.
WILLIAM GURIUS, of the firm of Gurius Bros., dealers in fresh and salted meats, Platt street, Maquoketa ; is a native of Germany, and was born June 1, 1846 ; his parents emigrated to America when he was only 10 years of age; they came to Davenport, Iowa ; he grew up to manhood in this State; he went out to the moun- tains, and was in Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona ; in 1867, he went to Wheatland, Clinton Co., and lived there until 1870, when he came to Maquoketa, and since then he has been engaged, with his brother, in their present business, and they have built up a successful trade; he holds the office of City Councilman. In December, 1869, he married Katrina Wendelborn, from Cedar Co., Iowa; they have one daughter-Arella, and one adopted daughter-Adella ; they have lost three children.
J. C. HARRIS, proprietor of the Novelty Carriage Works, Main street, Maquoketa ; is a native of Canada; he attended school and received his education in the city of Buffalo; he learned the blacksmith trade in New York ; came to Iowa and located in Maquoketa; commenced working at his trade, and continued for some years, and then added a building to his shop for carrying on woodwork, and engaged in man- ufacturing carriages and buggies ; has built up an established trade ; has been in the business longer than any one now here ; when he began life, he had nothing; he now owns Harris' Opera House, corner Platt and Main streets, one of the finest opera houses in the West, with a seating capacity of 1,000; also the property where he carries on his business, and other city property. In October, 1877, he married Miss Sophia Majors, of Maquoketa.
CHARLES H. HASKELL, farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Maquoketa ; he was born in Maquoketa Township Oct. 6, 1851, and has resided in the township ever since. He married Mary A. Small Feb. 1, 1879; she was born in Perry Township, Jackson Co., Aug. 24, 1858. He is the present Assessor of Maquoketa Township ; his parents, H. G. and Eliza Haskell, were among the early settlers of this county, dating each to 1840 and 1841 ; lived here from that time and died here. He owns 160 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre ; Republican.
A. G. HENDERSON, a native of Franklin Co., Penn. ; was born Jan. 4, 1823; when .11 years of age, his parents came to Illinois and located at Pekin, Taze- well Co., where he began to learn the printer's trade; in 1838, he went to Springfield, Ill., where he finished learning his trade and lived until the spring of 1843; then went to Ogle Co. and began publishing the Rock River Register ; he afterward sold out his interest and removed to Galena ; in January, 1846, he engaged in mercantile business in Wisconsin. He married Miss Sarah Ann Barrow, a native of Madison Co., Ill.,
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Oct. 6, 1846. In October, 1849, he went to California, and returned in March, 1851 ; in 1853, he moved to Dubuque and bought one-half interest in the Dubuque Tribune ; in December, 1854, he came to Maquoketa and has lived here twenty-five years; he enlisted, in August, 1852, in the 31st I. V. I., and was commissioned First Lieutenant, Co. F; he was wounded before Vicksburg May 22, 1863; he resigned his commission Sept. 22, 1864 ; he has held the offices of Alderman, Town Clerk, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson have five children-John T., Matilda E., Sarah A., James A. and Anna G.
L. S. HILL, of the firm of Shirey & Hill, bakers and confectioners, corner Main and Platt streets, Maquoketa; is a native of Manchester, N. H. ; born March 25, 1858 ; he lived in that State until 10 years of age ; he came to Lanark, Carroll Co., Ill., where he learned the printing business ; in May, 1879, he came to Maquoketa and became associated with Mr. Charles Shirey in their present business ; they have one of the best locations in the city, and by close attention to the interests of their business, they are building up a good trade.
A. S. HODGE, dental surgeon, Main street, Maquoketa; is a native of Lewis Co., N. Y .; was born Oct. 14, 1834 ; after reaching manhood, he started West, intending to locate in Wisconsin ; came here, was pleased with the place, and settled here Nov. 24, 1855 ; he studied dentistry with Dr. J. G. Dearborn ; after completing his studies he bought out Dr. Dearborn, and engaged in the practice of his profession, and for many years was the only dentist here ; when he began he had nothing, but by strict attention to his profession he has built up a large practice. In 1872, he built the fine brick block on Main street, where his offices are now located. In 1860, he married Miss Maria Bentley, a native of New York ; they have two children-Lorenzo Delos and Mary Estella.
AUGUST HOFFMANN, of the firm of Dostal & Hoffmann, proprietors of the Maquoketa Brewery, Magnoketa ; is a native of Bavaria, Germany, and was born Sept. 28, 1833; he came to America in 1854; lived in Peoria and St. Louis a number of years ; came to Jackson Co., and located in Maquoketa in 1866; he engaged in the brewery business ; it is the only brewery here, and they manufacture from 1,800 to 2,000 barrels yearly. In 1867, Mr. Hoffmann married Louise Bouck, a native of Dubuque ; they have two children-Julia and Emil ; lost one son.
D. M. HUBBELL, President of the Exchange Bank. Maquoketa; is a native of Warren Co., N. Y .; 'after reaching manhood, he learned the trade of ax making ; in 1844, he came West and selected lands, and, in April, 1855, he came to Jackson Co., located permanently, and engaged in dealing in land and loaning money ; he and Dr. Schrader and Mr. Dunham established the State Bank here, which was afterward organized under the National Banking system and Mr. Hubbell was chosen its President ; they decided a few years ago to discontinue under the National Bank Act, and to continue the banking business, under the name of the Exchange Bank. Mr. Hubbell began life without anything, and owes his success to his own efforts and good management ; he has held the office of Mayor. He married Julia Fuller, from Warren Co., N. Y .; they have one son-D. M. Hubbell, Jr., who lives just west of town on one of the finest farms in Jackson Co.
GEORGE A. ISBELL, of the firm of Isbell & Cates, dealers in pianos and organs, and sewing machines, Maquoketa; is a native of Jackson Co., Iowa, and was born in Bellevue, Sept. 8, 1848; he grew up in this county, mostly at La Motte where he attended school until 14 years of age, when he entered Cornell College, where he remained for five years, graduating in 1871 ; he also gradnated in music, and is an accomplished musician ; since then he has been engaged in the music business. He also carries on the harness-making business, on Main street, and is building up a good trade. He is connected with the Masonie Order, and is Master of Helion. Lodge, No. 36. In October, 1873, he was united in marriage to Miss Eva Carter, a native of Syracuse, N. Y .; they have one son-Frank Eugene; they have lost one son- Zuri Alberto.
O. W. JOINER, of the firm of Joiner Bros., dealers in lumber, sash, doors, and blinds, Maquoketa; is a native of Essex Co., N. Y. ; born June 7, 1839 ; he grew
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up to manhood and lived there until coming to Iowa ; in 1869 he lived in Davenport one year, came to Maquoketa and engaged in the lumber business, and the firm of Joiner Bros., are doing a large trade. He has held the office of Town Trustee of South Fork Township. He married Miss Emma A. Gold, of Essex Co., N. Y.
JOHN JONES, farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Maquoketa; he was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Feb. 2, 1814; came to Jackson Co. and bought the farm where he has since resided, in 1855; he married Elizabeth G. Rahm Oct. 25, 1838; she was born in Dauphin Co., Penn., Sept. 1, 1816 ; they have had eight children-Henry A., Rhoda E., Amos B., Sophie C., John M., William F., Ida M., Louisa S. Owns 160 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Mrs. Jones is a member of the Baptist Church ; he is a Republican.
W. H. LOOFBOUROW, photograph artist, corner Platt and Main streets, Maquoketa ; is a native of Mineral Point, Wis. He was brought up there; he learned his business in Illinois ; spent five years in the Rocky Mountains. He came here the present year, and engaged in business, and is building up a good business.
S. D. LYMAN, attorney and counselor at law, of the firm of S. D. Lyman & Son ; is a native of Sharon, Litchfield Co., Conn. At an early age, his parents removed to Oneida Co., N. Y. He came to Iowa, and arrived in Jackson Co. April 1, 1856 ; he studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1859, and since then he has practiced his profession here. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace, and town and school offices. He married Miss Julia House, a native of Northhampton, Mass. They have two children living-John H., living in Topeka, Kan .; Frank D., practicing law with his father. They have lost three children-Charles H., Helen C. and Mary E. Charles H. was in the army ; he enlisted in the 9th I. V. I., was wounded at the battle of Chattanooga, and died in 1868.
JOSEPH McCLOY, farming and milling, Maquoketa; he was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about 1808 ; came to the United States in 1823, and to Jack - son Co. in 1842, and settled on the farm where he now resides. He married Phoebe S. Bellows Feb. 18, !828; she was born in New Hampshire. They had five children. She died Feb. 28, 1871. He married Mrs. Catherine L. Barton May 7, 1872 ; she was born in New Hampshire. He owns forty acres of land, situated just at the city limits ; value, $100 per acre. Himself and wife are members of the Congregational Church ; he is a Republican.
JAMES McPEAK, farmer, Secs. 15. 22 and 23; P. O. Maquoketa ; born in Tennessee Jan. 21, 1800; came to Jackson Co. in 1845, where he has since remained. Married Rebecca Crowder July 31, 1835 ; she was born in Kentucky. They have had fifteen children, eleven living-William, born Aug. 19, 1837; Andrew J., April 12, 1839; Martilla, July 23, 1840; Mary Ann, Jan. 29, 1844; Sarah E., Nov. 24, 1845 ; Calvin, Nov. 4, 1847 ; Matilda, Oct. 17, 1849; Alexander C., March 1, 1851; Amelia M., March 27, 1853; Charles, May 16, 1854; Artie Gano, May 10, 1859. Owns 150 acres; value, $15 per acre. Both belong to the Christian Church ; Democrat. One son, A. J. McPeak, enlisted in the army in the late war; served three years, and was honorably discharged.
M. MAJORS, dealer in general produce, Main street, Maquoketa ; is a native of Sterling, Whiteside Co., Ill., and was born June 13, 1842; came to Iowa and located in Maquoketa, in 1871, and engaged in buying and shipping butter, eggs and poultry ; carries on a large business. Hs ships butter and eggs to the Eastern, Southern and Western markets ; his poultry he ships largely to the Pacific Coast, to San Francisco. In November, 1864, he married Miss Hattie Chapin, of Prophetstown, Whiteside County, Ill. They have three children-Edith, Lida, Reubie. Lost one daughter, Nettie.
ELI T. MARLOW, farmer, Secs. 25 and 26; P. O. Maquoketa; was born in Maryland Aug. 9, 1827 ; he went to Pennsylvania with his father's family, where he remained about twenty years ; came thence to Jackson Co. in 1854, where he has since reside 1. Married Eliza J. Blakely in 1858 ; she was born in Pennsylvania. They had five children, four are living-Florence. David, Edgar and Eunice. His wife died in
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1865. He married Miss Margaret Richie in 1868. They have three children-Alice, Albert and Frederic. He owns 350 acres of land; value, $25 per acre. Democrat.
G. S. MARTIN, physician and druggist, Main street, Maquoketa ; is a native of Hamilton Co., Ohio ; he was brought up in that State, and studied medicine; after completing his medical studies, he practiced medicine in Indiana one year. In Septem- ber, 1848, he came to Jackson Co., Iowa; came by wagon, and was one month on the way ; he settled at La Motte, and engaged in the practice of medicine. While living there, in 1851, he married Miss Lydia Wright, a native of New York ; they lived in La Motte six years, then came to Maquoketa and engaged in the practice of medicine, and has continued since then ; since 1865, he has carried on the drug business. They attend the Baptist Church, Dr. Martin having been a consistent member of this Church since 1843.
J. K. MILLARD, retired ; is a native of Sussex Co., N. J., and was born Feb. 27, 1803 ; when only 7 years of age, he went to Canada, and he was brought up there ; he came to Iowa and located in Jackson Co. in 1850, and engaged in farming. for four years ; then came to Maquoketa, and engaged in buying and selling land and farming. He held the office of Mayor of the first city in Jackson Co., and has also held other town and school offices. In 1830, he married Miss Elizabeth Hopkins, a native of New Jersey ; she died Aug. 2, 1877, leaving five children-Ezra, President of National Bank in Omaha ; Hannah, now living in Carson City, Nev .; Sabrina, now Mrs. Dexter Field of this city: Joseph, Cashier of National Bank in Omaha, now in Enrope ; Emma, now Mrs. A. J. House, of this city.
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