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J ACOBSON, JOHN, far., S. 13; P. O. Salina.
James, T. P., S. 27 ; P. O. Beckwith,
James, W. F., far., Sec. 27; P. O. Beck- with.
Jenks, S., far., S. 21 ; P. O. Fairfield.
K ANN, JOHN, far., S. 4; P. O. Perlee.
Kiner, J., far. ; P. O. Beckwith.
Kirkpatrick, H. H., far., Sec. 32; P. O. Beck with.
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ABAUGH, PETER, far., S. 31 ; P. O. Fairfield.
Lee, L., far., S. 9; P. O. Fairfield.
Lewellen, George. carpenter, Salina.
Long, H., far., S. 22; P. O. Beckwith. Louder, J., far., S. 6 ; P. O. Fairfield.
Londer, Wm., far., S. 6; P. O. Fairfield. LOWRIE, THOS., agent and oper- ator, Beckwith; born in Pennsyl- vania, June 4, 1857 ; came to Wapello Co., Iowa, with his parents, in 1869; went to Cliffland, Iowa, and learned tel- egraphing; came to Beckwith in 1878, and has charge of the C., B. & Q. R. R. office. Republican.
LYNCH, R. E., far., S. 18 ; P.O. Fair- field ; born in Jefferson Co., Iowa, March 8, 1846. Married Miss Kate Hilbert Dec. 28, 1869 ; she was born in Harrison Co., Ohio, Jan. 18, 1849 ; they have one child-Flora. Mrs. L. is a member of the M. E. Church ; Mr. L. is a Re- publican.
LYNCH, T. Y., far., Sec. 18; P. O. Fairfield ; born in Jefferson Co., July 3, 1848; is a graduate of Wesleyan University, Class of 1868-1869 ; then attended the law department of the State University; graduated in 1872; came to Fairfield and practiced for two years ; then moved on the old Noble farm, where he now resides. Married Miss Bell Brooks, March 23, 1875 ; she was born in Van Buren Co., Iowa, Aug. 2. 1850. Members of the M. E. Church. Held the office of Township Clerk for three years ; is re-elected ; is Treasurer of the Agricultural Associa- tion. Republican.
M cCARTY, DAVID, far., Sec. 8 ; P. O. Fairfield.
MCCARTY, EDWARD, Sec. 6 ; P. O. Fairfield ; born in Alleghany Co., Md., Oct. 19, 1824; at 28 years of age, moved to Virginia, where he was a preacher of the M. E. Church for five years; came to Jefferson Co. in 1857. Married Miss Louisa P. Davi- son in 1848; she was born in Harrison Co., Va., Feb. 22, 1826; have two children-Julia V. and Frank. Owns eighty acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Has held the office of Assessor two years. Is local preacher of the M. E. Church. Greenbacker.
Kyle, J. J., far., S. 26 ; P. O. Beckwith. | McChesney. W. T., physician, Salina.
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McClain, G. W., far., Sec. 27; P. O. Beck with.
McClain, T., far., Sec. 2; P. O. Perlee.
McCashlin, D. A., far., Sec. 33; P. O. Fairfield.
McCormick, George, far., Sec. 35; P. O. Lockridge.
McCully, John, far., See. 12; P. O. Salina.
McGaw, H., far., Scc. 2; P. O. Fairfield. Manatry, P., far., S. 34 ; P. O. Fairfield. MAXWELL, BENJAMIN, See. 22; P. O. Fairfield; born in Cumberland Co., Penn., July 18, 1806; came to Jefferson Co. in 1850; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $5,000; made all the improvements himself. Married Miss Jane McCormick May 22, 1827 ; she was born in Rockbridge Co., Va., Sept. 15, 1808; have nine children-John C., George W., William W., Elizabeth, Abner, Harvey C., Isabel, Isaac, James M, and five de- ceased - Mary, Eliza J., Catharine, Henry E. and Sarah E. Mr. M. served as Trustee two years. Mrs. M. is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. M. was in the 3d Iowa Cavalry, and had three sons in the army. Repub- lican.
Messer, C., far., S. 4; P. O. Salina.
Moyer, E., far .; P. O. Salina.
Mulkins, K., far., S. 17 ; P. O. Fairfield. Mulkins, W., far., S. 17 ; P. O. Fairfield. Munson, P., Salina.
Murphy, W., far., S. 29 ; P. O. Fairfield. ELSON, C., far .; P. O. Glendale.
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Norvell, E., far., S. 32; P. O. Fairfield. O VERHOLSER, W., far .; P. O. Fair- field. ARKER, O., far., S. 4; P. O. Fair- field.
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PARKER, WILLIAM, far., S. 3; P. O. Perlee ; born in England, Jan. 15, 1793; came to Huntingdon Co., Penn., in 1832; worked at the shoe- maker's trade. Married Mrs. Rachel Soap in 1842; she was born in Balti- more Co., Md., Dec. 10, 1811 ; had one child by former marriage, and, after twenty-two months' married life, separat- ed, Mr. Soap taking the little girl; moved to Ohio, married again, and deserted his family ; thic girl lived at different places until 19 years of age, then married
J. McDawell, and came to Henry Co., Iowa. Mrs. Soap married Mr. Parker and came to Jefferson Co .; they lived within thirty miles of each other for thirty years, cach supposing the other dead, till 1876, when they met for the first time in forty-eight years. Mr. Parker came to Jefferson Co. in 1844; owns 102 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre ; has two children-Alfred and Oliver. Republican.
PARKER, ALFRED; born in Huntingdon Co., Penn., June 25, 1845. Married Miss Francis Collins in April, 1870; have two children-Olive M. and William H. Mrs. Parker is a member of the M. E. Church; Mr. Parker is a Republican.
Parsons, B., far., S. 25 ; P. O. Glendale. Parsons, J. J., far., S. 25; P. O. Glen- dale.
PARSONS, JOHN R., farmer and
dealer in stock, Sec. 25; P. O. Glen- dale ; born in Randolph Co., W. Va., Dec. 22, 1806; came to Jefferson Co. in April, 1837, and took possession of his farm before it was surveyed; owns 480 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss Diana Parsons Dec. 11, 1827 ; she was born in West Virginia, Randolph Co., June 22, 1811; died Aug. 28, 1876 ; Mr. P. has eight children-Lucie A., Travis, Eugene S., Robert E., Solomon, Rebecca E., Archi- bald, Baldwin, Mary J. and John J .; one dead-James. Mrs. P. was a mem- ber of the M. E. Church. Mr. P. served as Justice of the Peace ten years, the first one in Buchanan Tp .; has held other offices of the township, and was on the first jury. Democrat. Parsons, R. E., far., S. 35 ; P. O. Fairfield. Peterson, J., Salina.
EED, S., far., S. 3; P. O. Perlee.
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Rezer, L., far., S. 16; P. O. Fairfield.
Rasmus, H., far., S. 30 ; P. O. Fairfield. Ringlespacher, P., far., S. 9; P. O. Fair- field.
REPPERT, HENRY J., dealer in dry goods and groceries, Beckwith; born in Burlington, Iowa, Oct. 15, 1858; came to Beckwith March 7, 1878, where he engaged in the mercan- tile business, of which he has the monopoly.
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Roach, E., far., S. 24; P. O. Salina. Root, L. A., Sec. 26 ; P. O. Beckwith. SALIDAY, E., far., S. 4; P. O. Perlee.
Saliday, H., far., S. 4: P. O. Perlee. Shafer, M., far., S. 10; P. O. Salina.
Shafer, P., S. 15 ; P. O. Fairfield. Shelley, S., far., S. 20; P. O. Fairfield. Smith, F., dairy, S. 29 ; P. O. Fairfield. Smith, W., far., S. 9; P. O. Fairfield. Smith, W. T., Salina.
Snook, Jo, far., S. 32; P. O. Fairfield. Snook, John, far., S. 32; P. O. Fairfield. Shields, R. B., far., S. 33; P. O. Fairfield. Snook, P., far., S. 21; P. O. Fairfield. Spencer, D., Salina.
Stallman, A., far., S. 15; P. O. Fairfield. Stewart, J. B., far., S. 23; P. O. Beckwith. Stewart, J. C., far., S. 36; P. O. Glendale. Stoneberger, J., far., S. 30; P. O. Fair- field.
Stoner, H. W., far., S. 7 ; P. O. Fairfield. SHAW, E. B., farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Fairfield ; born in Knox Co., Ohio, May 29, 1831, where he was a mer- chant for seven years; came to Iowa Co., Iowa, in 1855, and engaged in farming and stock-dealing in Jefferson Co., in 1864, where he is farming. Married Miss S. McCugin Jan. 5, 1852 ; she was born in Washington Co., Penn., May 17, 1833; have five children- Alice H., George R., Lottie E., Billie S. and Milligo. Mrs. S. is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. S. owns 283 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Republican.
SUESS, LOUIS, manufacturer and dealer in lager beer, malt and hops, Fairfield ; born in Germany, in the city of Worms, on the Rhine, July 15, 1850; came to New York in 1867; thence to Iowa, and settled in Fairfield; is engaged in the manufacture of beer. Married Miss Louisa Chlemlein Jan. 17, 1871; she was born in Minnesota Oet. 3, 1854; have four children-Lizzie, George, Laura and Jacob. Mr. S. is the owner of the brewery, worth $6,000. Swanson, D., far., S. 13; P. O. Salina. T EETER, HENRY, carpenter ; P. O. Salina.
TEMPLETON, W. M., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Fairfield; born in Wayne Co., Ohio, June 5, 1837 ; came to Jefferson Co. in the fall of 1843.
Married Miss Melinda Gallier Oct. 7, 1857 ; she was born in Jefferson Co., Iowa, Oct. 7, 1840 ; have five children -Major H., Della, Frank S., Maude, and Guy M., and two dead-Fannie and Blanche. Mr. T. served as Deputy Sheriff six years. Mrs. T. is a member of the M. E. Church. Democrat. Taeller and Suess, Sec. 31; P. O.
Fairfield.
Trump, C. M., far., S. 31; P. O. Fair- field.
Tuller, C., far., S. 31 ; P. O. Fairfield.
LM, E., far., S. 5; P. O. Fairfield. U ANNOSTRAND, C., far., S. 18; P. O. Fairfield. EBB, J., far., S. 14; P. O. Salina.
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W WEBB, H. A., farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Salina; born in Warren Co., Tenn., Feb. 22, 1833; came to Jefferson Co. July 27, 1849. Married Miss Mary J. Hoops Oct. 18, 1855; she was born in Monroe Co., Ohio, Aug. 25, 1833; have six children-Alice M., Alonzo P., Sarah E., Luella M., Emma D. and Lottie; two died. Mr. W. was a mem- ber of the Board of Supervisors. Owns eighty-three acres of land, valued at $20 per acre. Members of the M. E. Church ; Republican.
Welsh, J., far., S. 32; P. O. Fairfield. White, G. W., far., S. 36 ; P. O. Glendale. White, Wm., far., S. 11 ; P. O. Salina. Whitham, J. M., far., S. 31; P. O. Fair- field.
Woodsides, R., S. 30 ; P. O. Fairfield.
Woodsides, W. A., far., S. 30; P. O. Fairfield.
Wilkins, J., far., S. 28; P. O. Fairfield. Workman, J. M., far., S. 5; P. O. Fair- field.
WORKMAN, JOHN, S. 4; P. O. Fairfield ; born in Kentucky July 30, 1819; came to Sangamon Co., III., in 1821; to Jefferson Co., fall of 1840 ; purchased a claim of William Smith, and built a cabin. Married Miss Amanda J. Kerr in 1840; she was born in White Co., Tenn., March 23, 1820; died in 1846. Mr. W. married again, Melissa D. M. Kerr in 1847 ; she was born in White Co., Tenn., Oct. 14, 1825. Mr. W. has two children by former wife-William A. and Sarah A. McCarty ; by present
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wife, seven-James M., Kizzie A., Net- tie J. Merchant, John C., Edward M., Eleanora and George B .; two died in in- fancy. Members of M. E. Church ; Mr. W. owns 399 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; made the improve- ments himself.
WORKMAM, WILLIAM, far., S. 3; P. O. Perlee ; born in Jefferson Co., Iowa, Oct. 24, 1841. Married Miss Dora S. Herring Oct. 4, 1864 ; she was born in Germany Dec. 10, 1842; have
six children-Lucie A., Lennia, Nellie, Katie, William B. and Emma. Mr. W. owns 104 acres of well-improved land, valued at $25 per acre ; member of A., F. & A. M., No. 15. Democrat.
Wright, Isaac, far., S. 29 ; P. O. Fairfield.
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OUNG, JOSEPH, far., S. 31 ; P. O. Fairfield.
Young, Robert, far., S. 31 ; P. O. Fairfield. Young, William M., far., S. 32; P. O. Fairfield.
CEDAR TOWNSHIP.
B ENNETT, J. P., farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Birmingham.
Blakely, Jos., far., S. 26; P. O. Wooster. BLOUGH, H. D., far., S. 5 ; P. O. Fairfield; born in Somerset Co., Penn., in 1830; came to Jefferson Co. in 1865. Married Anna Boughman in 1852; she was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, in 1830; have nine children- Simon H., Mary A., Elizabeth, Anna, John D., Eli M., Charles D., Joseph M. and Christian N. Owns 200 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre; also owns one of the finest Norman horses in the country. Held the office of Road Su- pervisor one year. Members of the Mennonite Church. Democrat.
Bradshaw, J. C., Sec. 4; P. O. Fairfield. BRUIZ, P., far., S. 28; P. O. Fair- field; born in France in 1835; came to Jefferson Co. in 1858. Married Miss P. Mary in 1871 ; she was born in St. Louis, Mo., in 1848; has four chil- dren-Annie, Sylvia, Louis and Peter. Owns eighty acres of land, valued at $2,000; also owns a gravel mine in Idaho.
C YAMPBELL, ED., Jr., far., Sec. 1 ; P. O. Fairfield.
Caviness, E. K., far., Sec. 1 ; P. O. Beck- with.
CARMICHAEL, W .. far., Sec. 8 ; P. O. Fairfield ; born in County Antrim, Ireland, in 1840; came to Jefferson Co. in 1866, and engaged in farming. Mar- ried Mary Alexander in 1866; she was born in County Antrim, also, in 1840; have five . children - Hugh,
Alexander, Sadie, James and Ellen. Owns 120 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Democrat.
CONLEE, I., miller, Sec. 33 ; P. O. Fairfield ; born in Shelby Co., Ky., 1816; came to Jefferson Co. in 1868, and engaged in milling. Married Mary A. Jones in 1845; she was born in Kentucky in 1823; has three children -Iowa, George P. and James M .; owns 10 acres of land, valued at $2,800. Has held the office of Justice of the Peace; two years. Members of the Baptist Church ; Democrat
Cox, A., far., S. 15; P. O. Wooster.
Cox, C L., far., S. 5 ; P. O. Wooster. Cox, E., far., S. 13; P. O. Wooster.
EWITT, B. F., farmer, Sec. 16; P.
D O. Wooster.
Dougherty, R.,far., S. 8; P. O. Fairfield. Droz, G. A., far., S. 17 ; P. O. Fairfield.
Droz, J., far., S. 33 ; P. O. Fairfield.
Droz, J. B., far., S. 26; P. O. Fairfield.
Droz, Joseph, far., S. 27 ; P. O. Fairfield. Droz, L., far., S. 17; P. O. Fairfield.
E WING, O. O., farmer, Sec. 11 ; P. O. Wooster.
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RY, DAVID, farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Wooster.
FIERCE, JOHN AND IRA,
farmers, Sec. 23; P. O. Wooster ; John was born in Knox Co., Ill., in 1855 ; came to Jefferson Co. in 1856. Ira was born in this county in 1857; they own 120 acres of land each, valued at $25 per acre; keep bachelors' hall on the old homestead, and enjoy life. Re- publican.
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Fisher, R., far., S. 11 ; P. O. Wooster. Flinn, M., far., S. 1 ; P. O. Fairfield.
FLOWER, M., far., S. 8; P. O. Fairfield ; born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, in 1810; came to Jefferson Co. in 1849; has since engaged in farming. Married Nancy Dennis in 1850; she was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, in 1831 .; have one child-Orlando, born in 1854; owns ninety acres, valued at $40 per acre. Was Justice of the Peace four years. Republican.
Fry, S. A., far., S. 24; P. O. Wooster. Y ALLIHER, J. A., far., S. 3; P. O.
G Fairfield.
Giberson, C., far., S. 36; P. O. Wooster. Giberson, H., far., S. 36 ; P. O. Birming- ham.
Gilbert, J., far., S. 6; P. O. Fairfield. Gilbert, M. A., far., S. 8 ; P. O. Fairfield. Graber, J., far., S. 21; P. O. Fairfield.
H ARTLEY, D., far., S. 24; P. O. Wooster.
Hill, T. J., far. S. 3; P. O. Fairfield. Hisel, John, far., S. 5; P. O. Fairfield. Hisel, Joseph, far., S. 9; P. O. Fairfield. Hollister, S. C., far., S. 30 ; P. O. Fairfield. Hosatte, L., far., S. 37; P. O. Glasgow. Hosatte, X., far., S. 26; P. O. Wooster. Howard, J., far., Sec. 7 ; P. O. Fairfield. HUMPHREYS, F. T., farmer and bee-raiser, Sec. 9; P. O. Fairfield ; born in Jefferson Co., Ind., in 1818; in 1835, went to Hancock Co., Ill .; in 1841, came to Jefferson Co. Owns 200 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Louisa Gossage in 1848 ; she was born in Huntingdon Co., Penn., in 1823; died Dec. 21, 1871 ; have eight children-Emma J., Maria, Sarah C., Harriet L., Cora, Ruth, Mar- vin B. and Irvin B. Present wife's maiden name was Sarah Dawes; she was born in Washington Co., Me., in 1838; one child by this marriage- Fred. Mr. H. was elected Coroner in 1875, but refused to serve. He makes a regular business of selling land and auctioncering. Republican ; members of the M. E. Church.
K ELLER, ANTHONY, farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Fairfield.
Keller, Edward, far., Sec. 21; P. O. Fairfield.
Keller, Eugene, far., Sec., 13; P. O. Wooster.
Keller, Gustavus, Sr., far., Sec. 22; P. O. Fairfield.
Keller, Gustavns, Jr., far., See. 36; P. O. Wooster.
Keltner, H. B., far., Sec. 25; P. O. Wooster.
IBLIN, JACK, far., S. 17; P. O. L
Fairfield.
LANGDON, S. W., far., S. 20 ; P. O. Fairfield ; born in Tioga Co., N. Y., in 1816; came to Jefferson Co., in 1839. Married Sarah Murrow in 1846 ; she was born in Clarke Co., Ind., in 1822 ; have five children-Amy A., Amanda E., Alfred P., Sarah E. and Jolin A. Owns 241 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; was Constable two years ; School Director four years. Members of the Methodist Church ; Republican.
LEBLING, GEORGE, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Fairfield ; born in France in 1838; came to Jefferson Co. in 1856. Married Mary Long in 1862; she was born in Virginia in 1839; they have six children-George P., Millisa A., Edward M., Willie, Frank, Syl- vester. Owns 134 acres of land, valued at $20 per acre. Democrat.
Liblin, M. G., far., S. 8; P. O. Fairfield. LOCKE, J., farmer, S. 34; P. O. Birmingham; born in the county of Antrim, Ireland, in 1829; came to Jefferson Co. in 1854; engaged in farming and bee-raising. Married Mary McDowell in 1852; she was also born in the county of Antrim in 1824 ; have four children-Samuel, Mary A., Jane, Elizabeth ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $20 per acre. Was Assessor five years. Democrat.
Loomis, N., far., S. 30; P. O. Birmingham. Lash, D. A., far .. S. 23; P. O. Wooster. Louden, J., far., S. 28; P. O. Fairfield. cWHIRTER, S., far., S. 16; P. O. M Fairfield.
MCCORMICK, J., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Fairfield ; born in Rockbridge Co., Va., in 1809; came to Jefferson Co. in 1849. Married Mary A. Max- well in 1831 ; she was born in Cumber- land Co., Penn., in 1810, and died in 1875 ; have twelve children, seven liv- ing-George, Samantha J., Harriet, Martha E., Sarah I., John W., Harri- son, Valentine (died in 1834), Henry
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(died in 1869), William (died in 1862), Mary (died in 1844), Indiana (died in 1875). Owns 335 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Members of the M. E. Church ; Republican.
McLelland, J., far., Sec. 18; P. O. Fair- field.
Mahon, J., far., S. 16; P. O. Fairfield.
Merries, X., far., S. 4; P. O. Fairfield.
Merris, J., far., S. 23; P. O. Fairfield.
Michael, A., far., Sec. 32 ; P. O. Birming- ham.
Moore, S., far., S. 17 ; P. O. Fairfield. Mouck, W. M., far., S. 11 ; P. O. Woos- ter.
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TADY, X., farmer, S. 4; P. O. Fair- field.
RIEY, F., farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Fairfield.
OZIER, J., farmer, S. 15 ; P. O. Fair- field; born in France in 1835; came to Jefferson Co. in 1852. Married Miss Josephine Dalmas in 1857; she was born in Erance in 1839; have nine children - Joseph, Emily, Adolph, Clemence, Victor, Amyl, Julius, Sophia and Charles. Mr. O. owns 120 acres of land, valned at $25 per acre. Mem- bers of the Catholic Church. Liberal. ALM, J., far., S. 27; P. O. Bir- mingham.
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Palm, V., far., Sec. 34; P. O. Birming- ham.
Parker, G., far., Sec. 25; P. O. Wooster. Pease, H. A., wagon-maker, Wooster.
Phillips, G. B., far., S. 12; P. O. Woos- ter.
Pattison. A., far., S. 20; P. O. Fairfield. PATTISON, R., far., S. 20; P. O. Fairfield ; born in County Antrim, Ire- land, in 1816; came to Jefferson Co. 1849. Married Rosa Gilbert in 1849; she was born in County Antrim, also, in 1828; they have ten children-Alex- ander W., John, Anna E., Emma J., Robert R., Martha M., Rosetta, William J., Hugh C. and Mary E. Owns 193 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Has held the offices of School Director, Township Treasurer and Road Super- visor. Members of the Presbyterian Church ; Republican.
Powell, W. H., far., S. 36 ; P. O. Wooster. Pringle, R. W., far., S. 19; P. O. Fair- field.
Provost, J., far., S. 4 ; P. O. Fairfield.
R ANEY, WM., far., S. 31; P. O Fairfield.
Reiter, J., far., S. 25 ; P. O. Wooster.
SMITH, H. C., far., S. 23; P. O. Wooster ; born in Jefferson Co., Ky., in 1841 ; came to Jefferson Co. in 1842 ; owns forty acres of land, valued at $20 per acre. Enlisted in August, 1862, in Co. G, 30th Iowa Inf. ; was in the bat- tles of Jackson, Miss., siege of Vicks- burg, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge ; in the latter battle was wounded, being shot through the ankle of the right foot and amputation was necessary. Republican.
YMITH, W. SCOTT, far., S. 23; P. . O. Wooster.
Speck, A., far., S. 5 ; P. O. Fairfield.
Spears, J., far., S. 29; P. O. Fairfield.
Stanford, A., far., S. 5 ; P. O. Fairfield. Stewart, R., far., S. 17; P. O. Fairfield. Stout, E., far., S. 24; P. O. Wooster.
TRABERT, J. H., far., S. 30 ; P. O. T Birmingham.
Temahan, J., far., S. 35 ; P. O. Birming- ham.
TROTTER, C. D., farmer, Sec. 30 ; P. O. Birmingham, Van Buren Co .; born in Washington Co., Penn., in 1838 ; in 1839, moved to Jefferson Co .; in 1853, came to Van Buren Co .; in 1872, went to Idaho and engaged in ho- tel-keeping at Rock Creek; came to. Jefferson Co. in 1878. Married Irene Waldermott in 1861; she was born in Tazewell Co., Ill., in 1844; has three children-William, Nellie and Bert .. Owns ninety-five acres of land, valued at $3,600. Enlisted in Co. H, 3d I. V. C .; was in the battles of Mark's Mill, Jen- kins' Ferry, and several others ; mus- tered out in 1864. Republican.
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ALKER, PETER, far., Sec. 31 ; P. O. Birmingham.
Walmer, J., far., S. 20; P. O. Fairfield. Wright, A., far., S. 14; P. O. Wooster. Wright, I., far., Sec. 14; P. O. Wooster. Wright, J. L., far., S. 14 ; P. O. Wooster .. WRIGHT, J., farmer, S. 14; P. O. Wooster; born in Lincoln Co., Ky., in 1803; in 1818, moved to Morgan Co.,. Ill .; came to Jefferson Co. in 1846; since been engaged in farming. Mar- ried Beckie Gross in 1828; she was born in Cumberland Co., Ky., in 1808 ; had ten children ; those living are-
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William, Elizabeth, Peter, Thomas, Isaac, John, Alfred, Isom; Noah and Josiah are dead. Owns 179 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre ; has held
the office of Township Trustee. Mem- bers of Baptist Church. Democrat. Wright, W. T., far., S. 24; P. O. Woos- ter.
LOCKRIDGE TOWNSHIP.
A CHENBACH, LUDWIG, far., S. 27; P. O. Four Corners. Admondson, L. P., far., S. 19; P. O. Sa- lina.
Allen, A., far., S. 22 ; P. O. Four Cor- ners.
Allender, B. M., far., S. 7; P. O. Salina. Anderson, A., far., Sec. 6; P. O. Salina. Anderson, E. P., far., S. 16; P. O. Lock- ridge.
Anderson, H., far., Sec. 16 ; P. O. Salina. ANDERSON, JOHN P., far., S. 26; P. O. Lockridge; born in Sweden Aug. 31, 1814; came to Jefferson Co. in 1846; owns 160 acres, valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss Sarah Ander- son Feb. 1, 1851; she was born in Swe- den Sept. 16, 1827; they have five children-Susan, Leonidas, Sarah E., Mary E. and Albert, and two dead- John L. and Theodore. Members of the Lutheran Church ; Democrat.
Anderson, J. F., far., Sec. 28 ; P. O. Four Corners.
Anderson, P. M., far., S. 22; P. O. Four Corners.
B ALDOZIER, JOHN, far., S. 1; P. O. Merrimac.
Bankhead, J .; far., Sec. 27 ; P. O. Lock- ridge.
Bankhead, Wm., Constable, S. 27; P. O. Lockridge.
Bates, J. D., far., S. 17 ; P. O. Salina.
Beck, C., far., S. 16; P. O. Salina.
Benzon, J. S., Lutheran minister, S. 21 ; P. O. Four Corners.
Berry, I., far., S. 7; P. O. Salina.
Berry, S. T., far., S. 1 ; P. O. Salina.
Biggerstaff, S., far., Scc. 31 ; P. O. Glen- dale.
Bogner, H., far., S. 23 ; P. O. Four Cor- ners.
Bogner, V., far., S. 23 ; P. O. Four Cor- ners.
Boos, J., far., S. 15 ; P. O. Four Corners. Borg, L., far., S. 22 ; P. O. Four Corners.
Bowman, L. P.,far., S. 21 ; P. O. Four Cor- ners.
Broman, P., far., S. 14; P. O. Lockridge. Brown, M., Coalport.
BROWN BROS. & CO., dealers in coal and merchandise, Coalport; owns 405 acres of coal land, located at Coal- port, valued at $15,000; they make yearly shipments of 300 cars; own 480 acres in Dakota, valued at $1,500. M. B. Brown is a member of the I. O. O. F. Came to Jefferson Co. in 1859. The family of Browns are David, Ellen, William M., J. D., Susie A., L. B., G. W. and James.
Burgeson, P., far., S. 21; P. O. Glendale. ARLSON, C. J., Jr., far., S. 9; P. O. Salina.
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Carlson, J., far., S. 5; P. O. Salina.
CARTER, M. F., miller, Lockridge ; born in Waldo Co., Me., April 15, 1838; came to Jefferson Co. in July, 1858. Married Miss Debbie Heron Oct. 27, 1867 ; have four children- Horace H., Fredrick D., Jessie M. and Wilson E. Mrs. C. was born in Clinton Co., Penn., in August, 1832. Mr. C. was in the 2d I. V. I., Co. E. Has mill property valued at $6,500. Re- publican.
CASSEL, ANDREW F., Sec. 20; P. O. Four Corners ; born in Swe- den Dec. 3, 1831 ; came to America in 1845, and settled in Jefferson Co .; his family are among the first Swede settlers in Iowa. Married Miss Louisa Peterson Nov. 13, 1857 ; she was born in Sweden Aug. 19, 1835; have six children- Mary E., John W., Simon P., Andrew E., Clara S. and Esther. Members of the M. E. Church. Mr. C. held the office of Assessor five years. Owns 130 acres of land. Republican.
Castile, A., far., Scc. 19; P. O. Salina.
Castile, Isaae, far., Constable, Sec. 19; P. O. Salina.
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Chilcott, Baker, far., S. 20; P. O. Salina. Chilcott, R., far., S. 18; P. O. Salina.
Chilcott, Thos., far., S. 7; P. O. Salina. Cole, Chas., far., S. 23; P. O. Four Cor- ners.
Collins, W., far., S. 7; P. O. Salina.
CROY, F. M., merchant, Glendale ; born in Jefferson Co., Iowa, May 1, 1847 ; taught school for ten years, Married Miss Jennie B. Park April 14, 1866 ; she was born in Huntingdon Co., Penn, June 10, 1842 ; they have three children-Francis O., Alanson M. M. and Clarence M. Democrat.
Cuddy, G. M., far., Sec. 36 ; P. O. Lock- ridge.
D AMM, MICHAEL, merchant, Glen- dale.
DALLNER, GEORGE, farmer, Sec. 9 ; P. O. Salina ; born in Germany May 28, 1822 ; came to Jefferson Co. in 1846 ; owns 205 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; held the office of School Director. Married Miss Sophia Duttwiler Sept. 17, 1853; she was born in New York City Oct. 22, 1834. Members of the M. E. Church. They have nine children-Amelia, born Aug. 3, 1854 ; Christina, born Jan. 26, 1856; Annie, born Dec. 15, 1858 ; Maggie E., born Oct. 18, 1861; Philip, born May 23, 1864; Mary I., April 17, 1866; Simon F., born Sept. 1, 1870 ; Hattie, born April 5, 1873; and Effa B., born Dec. 12, 1875 ; deceased - Emma S., born June 3, 1868 ; Celestia, born June 3, 1868 ; others died in infancy. Danielson, Albert, far., Sec. 26 ; P. O. Four Corners.
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