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Jordan, L., far., S. 22 ; P. O. West Prairie. Jordan, R., far., S. 26 ; P. O. West Prairie. K ELLER, WM., far., S. 4; P. O. Troy Mills.
Keyes & Parkhurst, merch'ts, Troy Mills. Kibbie, A. G., far., S. 7; P. O. Troy Mills.
Klingerman, C., far., Sec. 2 ; P. O. Troy Mills.
Kruse, J. H., far., S. 34; P. O. West Prairie.
EATHERMAN, JOHN, far., S. 11; P. O. Troy Mills.
LONG, C. H., & BRO., mer- chants, Troy Mills ; started in the gen- eral mercantile business in October, 1876, under the name of C. H. Long, and in November, 1877, his brother, A. M. Long, joined him ; they handle dry goods, groceries, and such other articles as are usually kept in a general store, and are now doing a very successful and satisfactory business.
Long, H. H., merchant, Troy Mills.
Ludwig, F., far., S. 31 ; P. O. Flemingville.
Ludwig, S., far., S. 31 ; P. O. Flemingville.
M cBURNEY, J. T., far., Sec. 35 ; P.
O. West Prairie.
McCool, E., shoemaker, Troy Mills.
McDonald, G. W., far., S. 21 ; P. O. West Prairie.
McElwain, D., far., S. 10; P. O. Troy Mills.
McPike, C. H., far., S. 7 ; P. O. Troy Mills. Mann, J. F., farmer, Sec. 17 ; P. O. Troy Mills.
Markley, M., far., Sec. 21; P. O. West Prairie.
Martin, E. J., painter, Sec. 4; P. O. Troy Mills.
Martin, J. E., laborer, Troy Mills.
Metcalf, A. C., far., S. 20; P. O. Cedar Point.
Michael, J. H., far., S. 9; P O. Troy Mills.
Michael, J. F. far., S. 9 ; P. O. Troy Mills. Michael, J., far., S. 28 ; P. O. West Prairie. Mitchell, J. P., far., S. 32; P. O. Flem- ingville.
Mills, P., far., S. 26 ; P. O. West Prairie. Moraria, Wm. B., tinner, Troy Mills.
Mote, Jas., far., S. 9; P. O. Troy Mills.
"ORRIS, BENJ., far., S. 25 ; P. O.
N Paris.
Norris, Jas., far., S. 15 ; P. O. Troy Mills. Norris, Thos., far., S. 11 ; P. O. Troy Mills.
O NDLER, PHILIP, far., S. 7; P. O. Troy Mills.
Ondler, W. C., far., S. 8; P. O. Troy Mills. EYTON, J. W., far., S. 3 ; P. O. Troy Mills.
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Peyton, S. D., far., S. 3; P. O. Troy Mills. Peyton, Mc-, wheelwright, Troy Mills.
PIERCE, T. S., farmer, Sec. 36 ; P. O. West Prairie; born in Summit Co., Ohio, Dec. 2, 1842; lived there till 1875 ; engaged in the general mercantile business ; enlisted Oct. 2, 1862, in Co. B, 6th O. V. C. for three years, and served nearly the full time; was with the army of the Potomac, and engaged in thirty-seven different battles, never getting a scratch or wound of any kind ; was sick only one day; served all the time as Sergeant. Married Miss Ellen S. Sisler Feb. 27, 1868; she also was born in Ohio; their children are Her- bert, born Nov. 5, 1868, died Dec. 9, 1868 ; Kittie, born Nov. 19, 1869, died July 20, 1870 ; Willie H., born June 10, 1873. For the past few years Mr.
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P. has been a Democrat. Owns 280 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. PIERCE, PATRICK, farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. West Prairie ; born in Antrim Co., Ireland, June 6, 1828 ; lived there till 21 years old ; engaged in weaving; came to Clinton Co., Iowa, in Jan., 1850 ; worked on a farm by the month for eight years and then bought a farm of his own. Married Miss Sarah McCone April 27, 1863; their children are Alexander J., born, Jan. 26, 1864 ; Mary C., Feb. 1", 1866 ; William J., Feb. 25, 1871 ; George E., Oct. 6, 1874; Susannah A., Oct. 6, 1874. Mrs. P. is a member of the M. E. Church of Paris. Mr. P. is quite extensively engaged in the stock business; came to his present farm in Feb. 1870, it then being raw prairie ; he now has a fine farm well fenced, and a fine grove around his build- ings. Has always been a Democrat. Owns 248 acres of land, valued at $6,000. Powell, C. L., far., S. 16; P.O. Troy Mills. Powers, E., far., S. 25; P. O. West Prairie. Price, J. B., farmer, Sec. 15 ; P. O. Troy Mills.
R AMSAY, J. W., far., S. 4; P. O. Troy Mills.
Reamer, J. B., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. West Prairie.
Reece, A. W., far., S. 2; P. O. Troy Mills. REECE, DAVID, farmer, Sec. 12 ; P. O. Troy Mills ; born in Highland Co., Ohio, Dec. 30, 1823, and lived there till 9 years of age, when, with his parents, he moved to Allen Co., living there until 1851; with his family he moved to this township and has resided here since on his present farm. Has been married three times; first wife was Miss Julia . Ann Lain, whom he married March 12, 1844; their children were Wm. H., born Jan. 12, 1845, and Sarah M., born Aug. 23, 1847; she died Nov. 2, 1847. Wm. H. enlisted in Co. F., 20th I. V. I., and served about one year and died at Jefferson Barracks Aug. 14, 1863. Second wife was Miss Kittora A. Conner, whom he married Sept. 13, 1850; their children are Hannah E., born Sept. 26, 1851, died Feb. 14, 1872 ; Abram W., born Oct. 7, 1853 ; James L., born Oct. 27, 1855, died Sept. 4, 1859; Floyd N., born April 5, 1858; Rebecca A., born
May 20, 1860 ; Mrs. Reece died Feb. 26, 1862; his present wife was Mrs. Anna Clingaman, whom he married June 8, 1863; their children are Wm. C., born Sept. 23, 1864, died July 24, 1865 .; Mary E., born Sept. 23, 1864, died April 17, 1866; David C., born Sept. 19, 1866, and Anna A., born Nov. 6, 1869. Mr. and Mrs. R. are mem- bers of the M. P. Church, of Spring Grove, in which he is a Trustee ; in early days he was a Whig, but since the Re- publican party came forward has been one of its active supporters ; has been Justice of the Peace eleven years, and has held some office nearly every year since he has been here; first election held in the township was at his house, and there were just enough voters to fill the offices; owns 148 acres of land, valued at $4.500.
REECE, HENRY, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Troy Mills; born in Highland Co., Ohio, Aug. 8, 1829; moved to Allen Co. with his parents in 1833, and resided there until he was 25 years of age, when he emigrated to the "far West" and settled on the farm he now owns ; at that time there were but few families in the township or section of the country. On the 5th of August, 1852, he married Miss Lucretia Nash, who was born in Fayette Co., Penn., Oct. 12, 1831 ; their children are Ether H., born April 20, 1853 ; Rebecca J., Aug. 19, 1855; Arthur L., Nov. 2, 1857; Mary L., Nov. 16, 1864, and Wm. W., July 28, 1868. Rebecca J. married W. H. Pey- ton May 16, 1874, but was soon called away by death, surviving her marriage only one year, six months, and eleven days. Mr. and Mrs. R. are members of the Methodist Protestant Church of Spring Grove ; in his early life he cast his vote with the Whig party, and since the organization of the Republican party has been one of its active support- ers, holding the office of Town Clerk for the past eighteen years, besides two terms a year earlier; has also been Trust- ee one term, and Justice of the Peace one year. Mr. R. has taken an active part in the educational interests of the township, being Secretary of the Board for many years, and more lately Direct- or ; in an early day he was engaged in
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teaching; owns 170 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre.
Ringer, James, saloon, Troy Mills.
Risdon, H. J., blacksmith, Troy Mills.
Robinson, A. D., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. West Prairie.
Rundall, C. O., farmer, Sec. 20 ; P. O. Troy Mills.
Rundall, S. J., far., S. 29; P. O. Troy Mills.
Rundall, S. S., far., S. 20; P. O. Troy Mills.
Rundall, S. W., far., Sec. 21 ; P. O. Troy Mills.
RUSSELL, GEO. W., farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. West Prairie; born in Mar- ion, Linn Co., Iowa, Sept. 10, 1848, and has been in this county all the time, except two years spent in Illinois secur- ing an education, most of it at Rockford. Married Miss M. E. Dumont Oct. 9, 1873 ; she was born in Jones Co., Iowa ; they have two children-Laura B., born Nov. 16, 1874, and Frederick G., born Feb. 7, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. R. are both members of the Evangelical Meth- odist Church, Pleasant Valley class. In politics, Mr. R. is Republican ; he is now Secretary of the Board of School Direct- ors. He educated himself at Marion for the mercantile business, but failing to secure a satisfactory position, turned his attention to agriculture, and by using his knowledge of business, com- mon energy, and practicing close econ- omy, has accumulated a fine little for- tune of about $7,000, owning a farm of 250 acres, valued at $6,000, besides personal property. Mr. R. is one of those men who believe that education is of as much benefit to the farmer as to men in any other kind of business.
SALMON & BEACH, druggists, Troy Mills.
Saxton, J. H., far., Sec. 23; P. O. West Prairie.
Schaum, Louis, shoemaker, Troy Mills.
SEELY, ALEXANDER, car- penter, Sec. 29; P. O. Troy Mills ; born in St. Joseph Co., Mich., May 24, 1832 ; came to Linn Co. 1850, and set- tled near Cedar Rapids. His father was one of the first men who volunteered in .the Black Hawk war, and helped to drive that notorious warrior out of Mich- igan. Mr. S. has traveled very exten-
sively throughout the Western States, but has always made Linn Co. his home. He enlisted in Co. I (Capt. Cook), from Linn, and served about nine months, when he was honorably discharged be- cause of poor health. Mr. S. is yet an unmarried man.
Shaffer, E., far., S. 16 ; P. O. Troy Mills. Snyder, C., far., S. 31 ; P. O. Center Point. Spitzer, D., far., S. 22 ; P. O. West Prairie. Spitzer, G., far., S. 7 ; P. O. Troy Mills. Starr, E., far., S. 17 ; P. O. Troy Mills. Starr, John and Charles, farmers, Sec. 8 ; P. O. Troy Mills.
THOMPSON, JAMES, farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. West Prairie.
TALLMAN, J. C., farmer, Sec. 2 ; P. O. Troy Mills ; born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, Nov. 26, 1848; came to this county in March, 1873. Married Miss Margaret J. Ebright Jan. 1, 1873; their children are Homer H., born Nov. 13, 1873, and Mary E., born Dec. 5, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. T. are members of the M. E. Church ; he has always been a Re- publican ; is now Township Trustee, an office he has held two terms, and also Director of Schools. He has labored under quite a misfortune for the past twelve years, having by accident with a gun lost one of his eyes, causing the other to be very weak. He has traveled considerably in Iowa and Missouri. Both Mr. and Mrs. T.'s parents are liv- ing in Fairfield Co., Ohio; she is the oldest daughter of her father's family ; was born March 29, 1848. Mr. T. owns 120 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Timpson, M., far., S. 6 ; P. O. Troy Mills. ALTON, DAVID, farmer, Sec. 2 ; W P. O. Troy Mills.
WALTON, J. H., farmer, Sec. 1 ; P. O. Troy Mills ; born in Allen Co., Ohio, Nov. 22, 1820; lived there until he was 27 years old, engaged in farming; came to this county in 1847 and settled on the farm he now owns, being the first man to enter land in the township, which he helped to organize ; he held the office of Justice of the Peace when Spring Grove, Jack- son and Maine were known as Maine Tp. Married Miss Maria Cunningham July 8, 1841 ; she was born in Ohio, Aug. 7, 1823; their children living are Harriet M., born April 3, 1847 ; Deb-
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orah J., born Sept. 29, 1849; Newton W., born March 28, 1852; Reuben J., born Aug. 8, 1854 ; La Fayette, J., born June 25, 1857 ; Francis E., b. March 1, 1860; Henry H., b. March 31, 1865. Mr. and Mrs. W. have been members of the Methodist Church since 1848; he was an old-line Whig in the day of that party, but since the organization of the Republican party has been an active advocate of its principles and supporter of the party ; has held some public office ever since he came into the county ; was County Supervisor one term, and has held every township office except that of Clerk; he has always aimed to bear his part in everything that would advance the interests of the section in which he has lived. Owns 190 acres of land, valued at $4,000.
Ward, S., miller, Troy Mills. Ward, T. R., miller, Troy Mills.
WEBSTER, PHINEAS (de- ceased); born in Morgan Co., Ohio, Nov. 25, 1815. Married Miss Susan F. Beaty, who was born in Virginia, Jan. 6, 1823. They came to Linn Co. in the Fall of 1852, and settled near Marion, in 1858; removed to Harrison Co., Mo., but returned two years after- ward and have been identified with Linn Co. nearly ever since. Has seven children-Sarah M., born March 24, 1843; Narcissa M., born Dec. 23, 1846 ; Mary I., born July 13, 1849 ; James A., born Jan. 16, 1852; Adelph D., born Nov. 18, 1856 ; Marion B., born Feb. 4, 1859; John F., born Sept. 20, 1862. Mr. W. was connected with the Christian Church for fifteen years before his death, which occurred March 29, 1876. He owns 135 acres of land, valued at $2,700, which is cultivated by the boys, who still remain at home. Narcissa and Mary are married and pleasantly located. WINN, CHAS. J., farmer, Sec. 20 ; P. O. Troy Mills ; born in Fredonia, N. Y., April 20, 1833. Came to Linn Co. in 1856, and was married to Miss Lo- rinda W. Andrews June 3, 1857 ; they have three children-Alia S., born May 10, 1860; Flora E., Aug. 10, 1862 ; Essa A., Jan. 1, 1870. Mrs. Winn, Alia and Flora are members of the Evan- gelical Church. Mr. W. owns eighty acres of land, valued at $1,600. He
has always been identified with the Dem- ocratic party. Being one of the early settlers, he is much interested in the county and its prosperity.
WICKHAM, S. J., farmer, Sec. 2 ; P. O. Troy Mills; born in Guernsey Co., Ohio, June 12, 1825 ; moved to Tuscar- awas Co. with parents when he was 6 years old; lived there till 1847, and worked at farming ; came to this county in June, 1847, and has resided here ever since. Married Miss Hannah Conner Jan. 20, 1853 ; their children are Jasper, born Jan. 4, 1855; Abigail, Jan. 21, 1857; Annie L., Nov. 9, 1858; Mary E., June 2, 1862, died April 11, 1864, and Uriah H. R., born April 2, 1865, died March 25, 1868. Mr. and Mrs. W. are members of the Methodist Prot- estant Church at Spring Grove, in which he is class-leader. In his younger days, he was a Democrat, but since 1856 has been identified with the Republicans ; has been Justice of the Peace one term and Constable one year. Owns eighty- two acres of land, valued at $2,000; has lived on this farm for the past twenty- three years.
WILDE, SAGER, farmer, Sec. 1 ; P. O. Troy Mills ; born in Lancashire, England, July 13, 1823; came to America with his parents when only 4 years old; settled in Providence, R. I., where he lived two years ; lived in Cranston three years, and in different parts of Massachusetts eight years ; re- turned to Pawtucket, R. I., and lived two years ; he then moved to Putnam Co., Ill., and in 1866 to Waverly, Iowa, where he lived eight years, engaged in the stock business, which, in fact, he has followed for the past thirty years ; in 1874, came to Linn Co. Married Miss Eleanor Drummond May 9, 1858; she was born in Sherbrooke, Canada, Dec. 2, 1829 ; their children are Edward S., born Feb. 12, 1859; Walter W., born Dec. 31, 1861; John B., March 16, 1867 ; Lydia, April 25, 1870; Charles M., July 16, 1873 ; Frank D., Aug. 14, 1875; Harry E., Aug. 14, 1875. Mrs. W. is a member of the Congregational Church in Waverly. In his early days, Mr. W. was a Whig, but changed to the Democratic party about 1860. Owns 700 acres of land, valued at $14,000.
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WILLIAMS, HENRY F., far., Sec. 2; P. O. Troy Mills ; born in Ot- sego Co., N. Y., March 26, 1826, and lived there till 25 years old, during which time he learned the trade of wheelright, then moved to Elyria, Ohio, and followed the trade for two and a half years; then to Chicago, Ill .; came to this county in the Spring of 1855, and settled on a farm near Mt. Vernon, where he lived sixteen years, then to the place he now owns. Married Miss Luna Wright Feb. 16, 1848; they have only one child-Eveline A., born Nov. 16, 1856 ; she is now married and pleasantly located near them. Mr. W. is a member of the Methodist Protest- ant Church. Has ever been a strong Republican since the party was organ- ized. Owns 160 acres of land, valued at $5,000.
Wum, Charles.
WILSON, E. D., physician, Troy Mills ; born in Richland, Ohio, Feb. 17, 1838 ;moved to Wyandot Co., Ohio, with his parents and lived there till the Fall of 1850, when he came to this county and lived at Marion ; attended the High School at Independence, Iowa, four years, where he began the study of medicine under Dr. Ward, who was lo- cated at Independence and is now at Sumner. In 1859, he began the prac- tice of his profession in Waterloo, but was taken sick at the end of a year and had to suspend for two years, and in the meantime moved to Marion. Mr. W. enlisted in Co. A, 18th I.V. I., in 1862, and served six months, when he was dis- charged for disability. Married Miss Catharine M. Howe Dec. 31, 1862; she was born in Ohio; their children are
Alice M., born April 30, 1864; Jessie E., born Jan. 8, 1866 ; Mary L., born Oct. 6, 1867, and William F., born Oct. 1, 1873. Mrs. W. is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. W. settled in Troy Mills in July, 1866, where he has since lived ; came here poor and a stran- ger. but has steadily grown with the country and now has a lucrative prac- tice. Has always been a Republican, and is interested in the educational interests of the place ; now holds the office of School Director.
WILSON, FRANCIS A., far., Sec. 22; P. O. West Prairie ; born in Baltimore, Md., Feb. 27, 1836 ; spent his early life there and was engaged in molding in a foundry; came to this county in the Spring of 1855 ; settled near Cedar Rapids and engaged in farm- ing. Married Miss Olive Stinson Dec. 22, 1866 ; she was born in this county. They have two children-Jane C., born Nov. 18, 1868, and John L., born May 22, 1876. Mr. W. enlisted in Co. A, 20th Regt. I. V. I., under Capt. Bates, of Cedar Rapids, and served most of his time in the Department of the West ; was in the siege of Vicksburg, where he was wounded very severely in the arm ; was in the charge of Fort Blakely, siege of Fort Morgan and many other engagements of minor importance. He has been a sturdy Republican since the organization of the party. Owns 100 acres of land, valued at $3,000.
Winsor, C., far., S. 21 ; P. O. West Prairie. Wright, T., far., S. 33; P. O. Fleming- ville.
Z INN, HENRY, farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Spring Grove.
FAIRFAX TOWNSHIP.
A DAMS, H. E., clergyman, Sec. 16.
Adams, Jno., far., S. 1 ; P. O. Cedar Rapids. Arnold, J. A., far., S. 17; P. O. Fairfax.
B Fairfax.
ARKLEY, I. S., far., S. 26; P. O.
Barkley, Wm. H., far., S. 26 ; P. O. Fair- fax.
Bohac, Frank, Sr.,far., S. 36 ; P. O. Fairfax. Boland, P., far., S. 19; P. O. Fairfax. Bowler, M., far., S. 33 ; P. O. Fairfax. Boutley, Jehu, far., S. 24; P. O. Fairfax. Brockman, A. F., far., S. 26 ; P. O. Fairfax Burr, Isam, far., S. 34 ; P. O. Fairfax. Burtley, E., far., S. 24 ; P. O. Fairfax. Buresh, John, far., S. 25 ; P. O. Fairfax.
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ADY. W., far., S. 3 ; P. O. Fairfax.
Cahue, M., far., S. 20; P. O. Fairfax.
Chadima, J., far., S. 36 ; P. O. Fairfax. Chadima, W., far., Sec. 36 ; P. O. Fairfax. Cherveny, Jos., far., S. 36; P. O. Fairfax. Chervany, W., far. Sec. 35 ; P. O. Fairfax. Cleveland, E. D., far., S. 16 ; P. O. Fairfax. Codland, J., far., S. 14; P. O. Fairfax.
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Calgan, M., far., Sec. 10; P. O. Fairfax. EBERARD, CHAS., far., S. 8; P. O. Fairfax.
De Berard, Wm. H., far., Sec. 22; P. O. Fairfax.
Deitrich, H. H., far., S. 23; P. O. Fairfax. Deitrich, J. H., far., S. 24; P. O. Fairfax. Deitrich, L. C., far., S. 24; P. O. Fairfax. Dice, Marshal, far., S. 26; P. O. Fairfax. Dickson, Wm., far., S. 3; P. O Fairfax.
Dodge, J. F., far., Sec. 8; P. O. Fairfax. Doner, David, P. O. Fairfax.
Dougan, Wm., far., S. 5 ; P. O. Fairfax.
Dostol, John, far., S. 35 ; P. O. Fairfax.
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LIES, CHARLES, far., Sec. 3; P.O. Fairfax.
Elliott, Chas., far., S. 33; P. O. Fairfax. Elson, Andrew, far., S. 5 ; P. O. Fairfax.
Elson, Jas., far., S. 5 ; P. O. Fairfax.
Esrey, Geo., far., S. 8 ; P. O. Fairfax.
AIRCHILD, M. D., far., Sec. 35; P. O. Fairfax.
Farrater, M., far., S. 31 ; P. O. Fairfax.
FIRKINS, J. W., druggist and physician, Fairfax ; owns one and a half lots, valued at $3,000 ; he was born in Knox Co., Ill., in 1843; came to this county in 1869. He married Miss Alice C. Grove in 1869; she was born in Allen Co., Ohio, in 1848 ; their children are Effie, born in 1870 ; Edgar, born in 1872 ; Addy, born in 1873; Otis, born in 1875; and Franklin, born in 1877 ; has been Postmaster several years. He belongs to the Congregational Church. He entered the Union Army in 1862; was mustered out in 1865; he was in the battles of Fort Gibson, Champion Hills, Siege of Vicksburg, Sabine Cross Roads, Winchester and Cedar Creek ; received two wounds.
Flaherty, J., far., Sec. 33; P. O. Fairfax. Flaherty, M., far., S. 29 ; P. O. Fairfax. Flaherty, Pat., far., S. 20 ; P. O. Fairfax. Ford, J. H., far., S. 14 ; P. O. Fairfax. Ford, I. H., far., S. 14; P. O. Fairfax. Forsyth, J. M., far., S. 7 ; P. O. Fairfax.
G AHAN, DENNIS, far., Sec. 29 ; P. O. Fairfax.
Gahan, Murtha, far., S. 28; P. O. Fairfax. Galbraith, J., far., S. 2; P. O. Cedar
Rapids.
Garnett, A., far., Sec. 32; P. O. Fairfax. Gibson, A., far., S. 16; P. O. Fairfax. Giddings, W. J., far., S. 16 ; P. O. Fairfax. Gordell, H. F. far., S. 30 ; P. O. Fairfax. Goodell, R. S., far., S. 30; P. O. Fairfax. Gunnison, R. W., far., S. 16; P. O Fairfax.
H O. Fairfax.
ALSTEAD, G. W., far., Sec. 9; P.
Hanifan, C., far., S. 29; P. O. Fairfax. Hedge, Jas., far., S. 29 ; P. O. Fairfax. Hedges, C. H., far., S. 17; P. O. Fairfax. HEDGES, JOHN S., dealer in grain, lumber and coal, Fairfax ; he owns four and a half lots in the town, valued at $1,800 ; he was born in Elmira, N. Y., April 2, 1838; came to this county in March, 1866. Married Miss Lettie M. Hondey in March, 1864; she was· born in Middleburry, Wyoming Co., N. Y., in 1844. He has held the office of Township Clerk and Township Trustee ; belongs to the Congregational Church. He entered the Union army in April, 1861; belonged to Co. 1, 42d Ill. Reg .; was mustered out in Jan., 1866 ; was in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge ; was wounded in the battle of Chickamauga ; was in various minor en- gagements ; he entered his company as a private and was advanced through the various grades to the position of Cap- tain. In politics is a Republican.
Henry, Jas., far., S. 19; P. O. Fairfax. Henry, John, far , Sec. 10; P. O. Fairfax. Hines, P., far., S. 19 ; P. O. Fairfax.
Homans, J. W., far., S. 17; P. O. Fairfax.
OHNSON, JAMES, far., Sec. 2; P. J O. Cedar Rapids.
Junk, Jas., far., S. 18; P. O. Fairfax. Junk, J. C., far., S. 18 ; P. O. Fairfax. ARTLAND, JOSEPH, far., Sec.
K 34; P. O. Fairfax.
Kelley, John, far., Sec. 21 ; P. O. Fairfax. Knickerbocker, Wm. B., far., S. 11; P.
O. Fairfax.
Kubic, A., Sr., far., Sec. 25; P. O. Fair- fax.
Kwetcusky, J., far., S. 24 ; P. O. Fairfax. EBENER, EMILE, far., Sec. 23; P. L O. Fairfax.
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LICHTEBORGER, MARIA,
MRS., Sec. 2; P. O. Cedar Rapids ; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; she was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1821 ; came to this county in 1841. Her maiden name was Maria King ; she married John Lichteborger in 1840 ; he died in 1861 ; her children are Catherine, born in 1845; Joel, in 1850; Hester, in 1852; Lizzie, in 1854 ;
Mary, in 1856, and Frank, in 1858. Lockhart, R., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Cedar Rapids.
Losey, I. M., far., Sec. 3; P. O. Fairfax. M cDOWELL, G., farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Cedar Rapids.
McDowell, W. R., far., S. 1; P. O. Cedar Rapids.
MCELROY, WM. B., farmer, P. O. Fairfax ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Aug. 15, 1843; came to this county in 1866. He married Miss J. G. Lytle, Feb. 15, 1866; she was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., December, 1845 ; they have five children-Hugh, born in 1867 ; James, born in 1869; Edward, born in 1871; Harry, born in 1874, and Will- iam, born in 1876. Are members of the Presbyterian Church. He enlisted in the 1st Penn. Cavalry in August, 1861; was discharged July 21, 1865; was in the following battles : Chancellor- ville, The Wilderness, Spottsylvania, and with Gen. Sheridan through his cam- paigns and battles, except that of Win- chester ; was present at Lee's surrender ; was twice severely wounded; went in as a private ; came out Adjutant of regt. In politics, he is a Republican.
McGirk, M., far., Sec. 28; P. O. Fairfax. MCKINNON, DAVID, farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Fairfax ; has 217 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; was born in Scotland, in 1812; came to this county direct from Scotland, in 1846. He married Elizabeth Risk in 1858; she was born in Scotland, about 1840 ; they have five children-Jannett, born in 1860; George, born in 1862; Mary, born in 1864; Alexander, born in 1866; David, in 1868. He has held the offices of Assessor, and Justice of the Peace. Is a member of the Presby- terian Church, and a Republican.
McLaughlin, A., far., S. 18 ; P. O. Fairfax. Mclaughlin, I., far., S. 16 ; P. O. Fairfax. McMully, T., far., Sec. 2; P. O. Fairfax. McNutty, T., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Cedar Rapids.
Marble, G., far., Sec. 13; P. O. Fairfax. Marble, W. G., far., S. 13; P. O. Fairfax. Marquis, H. S., P. O. Fairfax.
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