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Voltner, David, farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Sigourney.
W ALLACE, W. C., farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Harper.
Walker, James, farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Harper.
Walrich, John P., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Harper.
Watson, John, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Webster.
Weaver, Martin, farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Sigourney.
Wehr, Frank, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Harper.
Weisdorfer, Mat., farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Harper.
Wieland, Fred., farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Garibaldi.
WILSON, JONATHAN, farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Sigourney; born in Ohio in 1813, and was raised there until sixteen years of age, and then removed to Indiana, where he lived nineteen years, and came to this county in 1849; owns 166 acres of land; married Miss Mary Reynolds in 1837; she was a na- tive of Tennessee, and died in 1862; married for his second wife Elizabeth Fowler, in 1863; she was born in Ohio; has two chil- dren living by first marriage: John J. and Mary J .; lost three: Adaline, Wilkinson, and an in- fant.
WITTEN, JOHN C., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Harper; born in Ger- many in 1814, and learned the trade of carpenter; emigrated to the United States in 1853, and settled in Keokuk county, Iowa, where he owns a good farm of 160 acres; married in Germany in 1833; they have five children: Gascha, J. Peter, Anna, Amanda and Henry.
Wittencamp, Ferdinand, farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Sigourney.
Wittencamp, Henry. Jr., farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Garibaldi.
Wittencamp, Henry, Sr., farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Garibaldi.
Wolf, Henry, farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Sigourney.
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A LLER, ANTON, farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Harper.
Aller, Nic., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Harper.
Anton, Mike, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Harper.
ASHBY, J. A. Y., of the firm of Littler, Ashby & Company, deal- ers in general merchandise, Keo- ta; born in Washington, Wash- ington county, Iowa, October 18, 1852; his father came to Iowa, October 17, 1839, and is still liv- ing in Washington, and is in his ninety-third year; January 1, 1875, he came to Keota and en- gaged in the mercantile business, under the firm name of Sutton & Ashby, where he continned for about six months, when they de- solved, and he became one of the present firm of Littler, Ashby & Company. May 9, 1878, he mar- ried Miss Lizzie E. Hulse, a na- tive of Whiteside county, Illinois; Mr. Ashby is a man of good busi- ness qualifications, and is an in- telligent, affable gentleman ; we cannot speak too highly of the good taste displayed in the ar- rangement of his store.
Axthelm, F. L., farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Harper.
B AILEY, H. S., farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Keota.
Baker, Peter, farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Keota.
Barnes, Ezra, farming implements, Keota.
Batterson, J. L., farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Keota.
Batterson, Mrs. C., farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Keota.
Beck, Peter, laborer, Harper.
Bellows, Mard, farmer, Sec 4; P. O. Keota.
Besser. John, retired, Harper.
Besser, J. P., farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Harper.
BESSER, N., farmer, Sec. 19; P. O.
Harper; born in Prussia, June 26, 1833; when eleven years of age he emigrated with his parents to the United States; they came to this county in 1844; his father died October 11, a few days after his arrival here; his mother died three years later, October 26, 1647; he has made this county his home ever since 1844; January 29, 1860, he was married to Miss Margaret Harris, a native of Prussia; she died October 10, 1868, leaving two children: Charles and Mary; he was again married to Miss Anna Schiltz, November 20, 1869; by this un- ion they have four children: Al- bert, Frankie, Edward and John; he owns a well improved farm of 400 acres; Mr. Besser is a good practical farmer and has the re- spect of all who know him.
Blower, John, farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Harper.
Blower, Fred, farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Harper.
Bolır, Nick, farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Harper.
Boss, Peter, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Harper.
Bouslog, S., farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Creswell.
Bowleft, E., Keota.
BRICE, ROBERT S., physician and surgeon, Keota; the subject of this sketch was born in Bel- mont county, Ohio, July 7, 1839; his parents were farmers; helived on a farm until eighteen years of age, where he received the advan- tages of the common schools of the county until fourteen years of age; he then attended the West Alexander Academy, where he completed his education; when about eighteen years of age he engaged in teaching, which occu- pation he followed for about three years; he then commenced the
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study of medicine with Dr. R. N. Bain, of Powhattan, Ohio; he took one course of lectures at the Louisville University, and anoth- er at Ann Arbor, Michigan; on the breaking out of the rebellion Dr. Brice entered the army in company K, Fifty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, as private, and was in the service ten months, and was wounded at the battle of Stone River, and was then trans- ferred to the Medical Department, at Louisville, Kentucky, where he continued for one year, and dur- ing that time was under the tutor- ship of Donald McClane, phy- sician, who is now professor of surgery in the University of Michigan; the doctor came to Tal- leyrand, this county, in 1865, and commenced the practice of his profession; he continued there until June, 1872, when he came to Keota; since that time has been closely identified with Keo- ta's best interests, and great cred- it is due him for the fine educa- tional interests they now enjoy; he has been president of the school board most of the time since his residence here; Febru- ary 23, 1870, he was married to Mrs. Minerva Smith, a native of Illinois, but raised in this State; they have by this union one daughter living: Nellie, and have lost one son and one daughter: Bernie and Bessie; Mrs. B. has one son and one daughter by her former marriage: Francis M. and Alice.
Brown, S. T., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Keota.
Buckley, H. S., farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Harper.
Burkhart, Samuel, restaurant, Keota.
Bush, Noah, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Keota.
Butcher, Conrad, livery, Harper.
Butterfield, Oscar, restaurant, Ke- ota.
C ARRIS, R. T., farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Keota; born in Orange county, New York, November 20, 1832; when four years of age, his parents moved to Licking county, Ohio; he came here in the spring of 1854 and located on his pres- ent homestead of 310 acres; April 14, 1854, he was married to Miss Mary J. Brooks, a native of Lick- ing county, Ohio; they have seven sons and four daughters: Hila A., Eldridge G., William H., Rosa M., John S., Ulysses G., Rufus, Leroy, Victor W., Eva and Mary; he is a man honored and respected by all who know him as a thor- ough business man; he has been county supervisor for two terms, and has held most of the township offices.
Campbell, R. F., farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Keeta.
Casford, J. R., drayman, Keota.
CHARLTON, JOSEPH, President of the Keota Glass Works; the subject of this sketch was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, June 25, 1818; when about two years of age he with his parents moved to Washington county, Pennsylvania, where he was raised; he was married to Miss Margaret Thomas, of Greene county, Pennsylvania, in 18 -; they came to Iowa and located in Scott county in 1853, and to this county in the fall of 1855; in April, 1856, they returned to Pennsylvania, and returned here in May, 1858, and have been resi- dents of this county ever since ; Mr. Charlton has been principally engaged in farming until six years ago, when he came to Keota, while in its infancy, and started a meat market under the firm name of Charlton & Son; Mr. Charlton has been closely identi-
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fied with the interests of Keota for the past six years, and was one of the foremost in the organiza- tion of their glass works, and de- serves a great deal of credit for the substantial aid and encourage- ment of such an enterprise; al- though not the richest man in Keota, he has rendered more sub- stantial aid in the advancement of the enterprise than any other citi- zen; Mr. and Mrs. Charlton have been blessed with seven children, two sons and five daughters: Jo- sephus B., Wm. R., Caroline, Mag- gie, Nancy J., Lucy and Ella; J. B., the oldest, served his country during the late war; he enlisted in company I, Eighteenth Iowa In- fantry ; he enlisted as private, and was mnstered out as second lieu- tenant; he served three years; Mr. C. was mayor of Keota one term, and has held various offices of trust.
Charlton & Son, butchers, Keota.
Charlton, W. R., meat market, Ke- ota.
Chesney, Mrs. M., Creswell.
Chesney, Wm., farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Creswell.
Chesney, J. M., farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Creswell.
CLARK, JOHN, farmer and stock- raiser, Sec. 9; P. O. Keota; born March 25, 1831, in Lincolnshire, England, and was raised a farmer; he came to the United States in 1852 and settled in Tasewell coun- ty, Illinois; he came to this county and settled where he now lives in 1858; owns a fine farm of 140 acres; he married Miss M. Fergu- son, December 28, 1856; she was a native of Perthshire, Scotland, born August 28, 1827; they have five children: Wm. T., Eliza A., Benj. G., May and Kittie; lost one son : David F.
CLARKE, J. C., dealer in agricultural implements, Keota; born in Grafton county, N. H.,
July 25, 1832; seven years later, he, with his parents, moved to Caledonia county, Vermont, where he continued to make his home until he reached his majority; Mr. Clark had all the advantages of the common schools of that State supplemented with an acad- emic education; he taught school in Caledonia county four years; in 1853 he was married to Miss Mary E. Carson, of Grafton coun- ty, New Hampshire; the same year he came west and locat- ed in Peoria, Illinois, where he engaged in teaching three years; in the fall of 1856 he removed to Iowa county, this State; he there engaged in farming for twenty years, with the exception of one year, when he was engaged in the mercantile business; in 1869 he returned to Iowa county, occa- sionally teaching school during the winter months; he repre- sented that county in the legisla- ture during the Fourteenth and Ffteenth General Assemblies, 1872 and 1874; came to Keota in 1875 and established his present busi- ness, and being a good business manager, he has gained the confi- dence of the people and is doing a flourishing business; the com- plement of his family circle are James F., Genevive and Harry H.
Clarahan, Pat., farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Harper.
Clarahan, M. J., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Harper.
Clarahan, P. H., farmer, Harper.
CLEVELAND,B.A., dealer in gen- eral merchandise, Harper; born in Greene county, New York, April 2, 1822; lived there until fifteen years of age, when he emi- grated to Whitley county, Indi- ana; in 1856 he came to this county and located in this town- ship, and has retained his resi- dence here ever since; owns 180
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acres of land ; in January, 1846, he married Miss Mary E. Long, a na- tive of Greene county, Ohio; have one son and two daughters: Em- ma, Clara and Horace; in 1875 he was sent by the Republican party as a member of the legisla- ture.
Clyde, D. G., farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Creswell.
Clyde, D. F., farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Creswall.
Coffman, H. A., feed stable, Keota.
Conklin, Geo., carpenter, Keota.
Cook, Geo., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Creswell.
Correll, A., farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Keota.
Crawford, James, retired, Keota.
Crabb, Geo., farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Creswell.
Craft, E. J., painter, Harper.
D AIBER, M., boot and shoe deal- er, Keota.
Dayton, H. T., retired, Keota.
Dellenbach, Wm., farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Keota.
Detrick, D., harness maker, Keota. Dillon, Geo., farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Keota.
Dillon, Eli, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Keota.
Dillon, Richard, farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Keota.
Dimerly, Math., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Harper.
Disney, L. B., constable, Keota.
Divelbiss, H. T., carpenter, Keota. Dryburg, Jno., laborer, Keota.
Dunshee, Luke, retired, Keota.
Dunham, J. R., music teacher, Keo- ta.
Dutcher, G. C., retired, Keota.
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ATON, J. E., druggist, Keota; born in Cortland county, New York, in 1838; was there raised until thirteen years of age; came to Iowa in 1852 and lived in Jones county; on the breaking out of the rebellion he enlisted from An- amosa in August, 1861, in com- pany I, Second Iowa Cavalry;
served for three years and partici- pated in the battles of First Cor- inth, Second Iuka, Holly Springs and numerous skirmishes; he en- listed as private, but was bugler most of the time; he came to Ke- ota in 1875 and started his pres- ent business; in 1868 he was mar- ried in Monticello, to Mattie L. Norcross, a native of New Hamp- shire; they have by this union one son and two daughters: Edward N., Mabel and Grace.
Eckard, A. J., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Keota.
Elliott, Ben., drayman, Keota.
Emeric, Joe and John, farmers, Sec. 30; P. (). Harper.
ERDICE, A. L., of the firm of Moses & Erdice, dealers in gener- al merchandise, Keota; born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, No- vember 1, 1848, where he contin- ued to live until he was fifteen years of age; he then came to Washington county, Iowa; he was married there to Miss E. J., daughter of A. K. Stewart, Octo- ber 29, 1873; Mrs. Erdice is a na- tive of Indiana; they have by this union two sons and one daughter: Elmer S., Arthur C. and Allie; . Mr. E. came to Keota and engag- ed in his present business with Captain Moses in 1874; Mr. Er- dice is a man of good business qualifications and has the confi- dence of his many friends. .
F ARLEY, ISAAC, attorney at
law, Keota; born in Franklin county, Massachusetts, March 1, 1827; he was there raised and had all the advantages the schools of that commonwealth afforded, sup- plemented by one year of aca- demic study; he came to Iowa and located at Wasson, in the northern part of Washington county, in 1854, where he contin- ued to live until 1868, and engag- ed in the hotel business; from 1859 until 1864 Mr. Farley was
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nearly blind; during the Kansas difficulties of 1856, and after the border ruffians had blockaded the Missouri river, Iowa City being the western terminus of railroad communication in Iowa, the New England Emigrant Aid Society were compelled to direct their em- igration via this route, and estab- lished what was called Free-State stations between Iowa City and the Missouri river; Mr. F., being a strong free state partisan, kept the first station west of Iowa City; this brought him into close connection and association with many prominent free-state men of that memorable struggle, promi- nent among whom were old John Brown, Gen. Jim Lane, Calvin Cutter, Revs. Moore, Haney, Cut- ler, Eldridge, Cline, and others whose names and deeds belong to the history of that bloody strug- gle for freedom; when asked if he considered old John Brown in sane (we give Mr. Farley's answer in his own words), he replied: "If a willingness and determination to do whatever he considered to be right, regardless of consequen- ces to himself, is an indication of insanity, Brown might have been; otherwise, he was the clearest headed man I ever saw;" in 1868 he removed to Iowa county, where he continued to live until 1873; Mr.F. was admitted to the bar May 2, 1873, before Judge McKain; shortly after he came to Keota and commenced the practice of his profession; he was married to Miss Lavina J. Call May 3, 1848; she is a native of Franklin county, Massachusetts; they have two sons and two daughters: Percy H., Wealthy R., Harlan G. and Rettie V .; was justice of the peace in Washington county for nine years; Mr. Farley was from his youth an abolitionist who dared
to denounce the wickedness of slavery and to proclaim the right of universal liberty; he enjoys the company of friends, and is never more happy than when thus surrounded, discussing some topic of the day.
Faris, Wm., farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Keota.
Faris, S., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Keota.
Farris, A. D., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Keota.
Fell, Matthias, farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Harper.
FERGUSON, DAVID, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 7; P. O. Cres- well; born August 16, 1816, in Blairgowne, Perthshire, Scotland; raised a farmer and followed it as a vocation since; came to the United States in 1850, landing at New York; thence to Peoria, Ill., and purchased a farm; in 1861 he came to Iowa; owns 520 acres of improved land; married Miss M. Ferguson August 19, 1850, in the city of Perth, Scotland; she was born in 1825; they have a family of three children: Eliza A., Will- iam and David; Mr. F. is a mem- ber of St. Andrew's Benevolent Society, and is one of the repre- sentative farmers of · Keokuk county.,
Fletzer, John, miller, Harper.
Fisher, Peter, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Keota.
Fixmer, Rinehart, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Harper.
Fobes, Mrs. Charlotte, farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Keota.
Fordice, G. W., laborer, Keota.
Furgason, D., farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Harper.
GRAHAM, J. F., produce deal- er, Keota; born in Trumbull county, Iowa, in 1842; lived there until 1865, and then came to this county, locating in Lafayette township, and engaged in farming
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and school teaching; came to Ke- ota and engaged in the produce, loaning and insurance business; was in the army in company G, Seventy-seventh Ohio Infantry, and served one year; Mr. Graham is a young man of good business qualifications, and is respected by all who know him.
Gregg, James, laborer, Keota.
GREIGG, DAVID H , farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 5; P. O. Cres- well; born February 2, 1826, in Arbroath City, Forfarshire, Scot- land; was raised there till twelve years of age, when he engaged in a seafaring life, which he followed for seven years, and during this period was chief mate of the ship Majestic; in 1847 he emigrated to the United States and settled in Taswell county, Ill .; in 1854 he came to this county and located where he now resides; owns a well improved farm of 160 acres; mar- ried Miss Ann Salmond, August 3, 1848; she is a native of the same city, born May 22, 1823; they have a family of seven chil- dren: James C., William S., Pal- mer J., David B., Jesse, Nellie, and Aggie.
Green, Alexis, wagonmaker, Keota. Greigg, D. H., farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Creswell.
Greenlee, G. M., retired, Harper.
Gilbert, L. S., farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Harper.
Goeldner, John, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Keota.
Gortner, F. M., justice of the peace, Keota.
H AGIST, GEORGE, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O, Keota.
Halstead, E. R., farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Keota.
Hamman, Jacob, farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Harper.
Hamilton, George, house mover, Keota.
Harman, Simsn, farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Harper.
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Hanlon, W. S., clerk, Keota. HARTMAN, PETER, grain-deal-
er, Harper; born in Switzerland May 1843, and came with his pa- rents to the United States in 1846, and settled in Des Moines county, Iowa; in 1855 his parents settled in German township, of this coun- ty, where his mother still resides; his father died in 1861; until 1869 he was engaged in agricultural pursuits; he then opened a store in the town of Baden, as dealer in general merchandise, and was also appointed postmaster and held this office till 1872, when it was discontinued; he moved his stock of goods to Harper in 1872, and received the appoint- ment of postmaster at this place; in 1875 he sold his interest in the firm of Hartman & Cleveland, and engaged in the grain business ; as a business man he is prompt and energetic, upright in all his dealings, and has secured the es- teem of all with whom he has bus- iness transactions, and attained to a well-merited success; he was elected Mayor of the city of Har- per at the late election, a position he is well qualified to fill.
Haupert, Frank, farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Keota.
Hefflefinger, Jacob, miller, Keota. Heintz, Peter, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Harper.
HENKLE, HARMON, of the firm of Henkle & Ritchey, furniture dealers, Littler Ashby & Co., gen- eral merchandise, and Henkle & Hutchinson, lumber dealers, Keo- ta; born in Fayette county, Ohio. April 7, 1832; when about eight years of age his parents came to Iowa and located in Washington county, and were among the first settlers; Mr. H. was raised there on a farm; his education as far as. books were concerned was very meager; he remained on a farm until eighteen years of age, and
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was engaged in different kinds of business until 1860, when he handled goods for Mr. N. Littler on commission for one year; he then went into partnership with Mr. Littler; from April 1861 to 1870, he was engaged in running a saw-mill at Henkletown, Iowa county ; he married June 1, 1854, Miss Lydia J. Wartenbee, a na- tive of Henry county, Ohio; they have two daughters and one son: Ella (now Mrs. Ritchey), Doug- las and Clara; Mr. H. also has a one-third interest in the lumber- yard of Henkle, Wakelee & Co., at Kenross, and is also one of the directors and stockholders of the bank of Keota; he is a thorough gentleman, a quick observer, and in him great mental and physical force combine; these traits with energy, a strong will and sound judgment have placed him among the foremost citizens of Keokuk county.
Helcher, H., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Harper.
Henkle, George, cabinet-maker, Keota.
Hiberger, John, farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Harper.
Hiberger, Joseph, farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Harper.
Hiberger, Wendelin, farmer, Sec. --- P. O. Harper.
Hiberger, Theo., farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Harper.
Hiberger, Jacob, farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Harper.
Hine, Joseph, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Harper.
Hoffinan, J. H., merchant, Harper. Hoffman, Frank, farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Harper.
Holmes, W. C., farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Creswell.
HOLZWORTH, JOHN, farmer, stock and grain-dealer, Sec. 18; P. O. Harper; born November 10, 1831, Baden, Germany; in early life he learned the trade of
miller, and followed it as an occu- pation till 1858; he emigrated to the United States in 1852, land- ing at New York city, and thence to Rochester, where he remained one year; he then removed to Mt. Pleasant, Henry county, Iowa, and after one year came to Keokuk county, where he has since resided; he owns 759 acres of land; his home farm contains 369 acres, and is one of the best improved in the township; Mr. H. is one of Keokuk county's largest feeders and most successful shippers; he was married March 3, 1857, to Miss Elizabath Kilmer; she was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, and is of German ancestry; they have nine chil- dren: George, Caroline, Chris- tine, Elizabeth, Henry J., Wm., Louisa, John and Rosa; lost one daughter: Emma.
Hornmen, Jake, wagon-maker, Harper.
Hommen, Mrs. Anna, house-keeper, Harper.
HOME, F. B., M, D., physician and surgeon, Keota; the subject of this sketch was born in Han- cock county, Illinois, February 27, 1844; at the age of twelve years he with his parents moved to Mercer county, Illinois, and there had all the advantages of the schools of that common- wealth, supplemented with a course of academic study; at an early age he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Hollings- worth, of Keithsburg, Illinois; he graduated with the highest honors at the Hahneman Medical College of Chicago; he came to Keota and commenced the prac- tice of his profession in 1874, and has been a successful practitioner; he is genial, open-hearted and generous, and is at the same time positive in his character, but kind and obliging; Dr. Home is
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a man of acknowledged ability as a physician, and his services as such are recognized, and his calls are numerous; November, 1877, he was married to Miss Clara B. Ellis, a native of Ohio, but raised in Iowa City; by this union they have one son: Al- vah E.
Hudson, John, retired Presbyterian minister, Keota.
Hull, Benjamin, laborer, Keota. HULSE, M. A., clerk for Henkle &
Ritchey, Keota; born in Tomp- kins county, New York, August 28, 1830; his father died when he was four years of age; the year following his mother took the family to Knox county, Ohio; when quite young Mr. Hulse learned the carpenter's trade; lie came west as far as Whiteside county, Illinois, in 1852, and while there was married to Miss Eliza Penrose, June 30, 1853; she was born in Belmont county, Ohio; came to this county in 1865 and located on a farm near Har- per; he still owns a farm of eighty acres; they have three sons and two daughters: Mary E., Lizzie E. (now Mrs. Ashby), Addison, Elmer and Edwin.
HURLESS, C. M., station agent, Harper; born July 30, 1821, in Harrison county, Ohio; at the age of fourteen he commenced to learn the carpenter trade, and followed it as an occupation for seven years; in 1842 he removed to Van Buren county, Iowa, and remain- ed there till 1844, and then went to Davis county and engaged in vari- ous pursuits till 1857, when he was admitted to the bar, and for fifteen years was engaged in the practice of his profession ; August 7, 1861, he enlisted in company E, Third Iowa Cavalry and served three years; after the war he re- turned to his home in Davis coun- ty; he camne to Harper in 1873
and took charge of the station; he is a presiding officer in Harper Lodge of I. O. O. F., No. 353, also a member of the Masonic fra- ternity; he was married in Octo- ber, 1841, to Miss Mary E. Greens, of Nova Scotia, but raised in Ohio; she was born February 25, 1823; they have seven children: John W., Martha P., Wm. M., Keturah E., James P., Chas. S. and Frank E .; two died in infancy.
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