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are the parents of five children: William H., Margaret J., Celia A., Thomas J. and Editha May.
MITH, E. D .- Proprietor of brick-yard, section 33, P. O. Des Moines. Is a native of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, being born on the 21st of July, 1847. When two years of age he moved with his parents to Illi- nois, and there received his education. He engaged in farming and fol- lowed the same until the spring of 1868, when he commenced brick-mak- ing. In 1875 he removed to Dexter, Iowa, where he continued his trade until in June, 1876. He deals quite extensively in brick and manufactures about 14,000 per day, employing twenty hands. He was married in Illi- nois, July 14, 1869, to Miss Emaline E. Burroughs. They are the par- ents of four children, three of whom are living: Ezra D., Cora E. and Annie E., Lost one, Cora A.
SMITH, E. M .- Farmer, section 20, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in Shelby county, Indiana, April 27, 1829, where he was raised. His educa- tion was obtained at the Baptist College at Franklin, Johnson county, that State, after which he learned the trade of carpenter, and followed it as an occupation until 1857, when he came to Iowa and settled in Des Moines. Here he continued his trade, and March 2d, 1875, he came to this town- ship, where he still resides, following farming. Owns a farm of 120 acres, improved, and has a good orchard of 1,000 bearing trees. He deals quite extensively in fruit. On the 10th of September, 1858, Miss Missouri A. Snow became his wife. They were married in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their family consists of six children: Herbert G., Eva, Florilla, Nellie, Hattie and Edith B.
W ILLIAMS, W.M. H .- Brick-maker, section 33, P. O. Des Moines. This gentleman is a native of Michigan, being born the 31st of May, 1850. When three years of age he removed with his parents to this State, locating in Iowa City, and from there moved to Dallas county. After re- siding there for a short time he came to Des Moines. After obtaining his schooling he learned the trade of brickmaking, and since that time has fol- lowed it as his occupation. Owns a good farm of twenty-seven acres, well improved, and upon it he has a good coal mine. Mr. Williams is a man of good business qualifications and thoroughly understands his trade. He was married in Des Moines on the 30th of March, 1878, to Belinda V. Close.
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B ABCOCK, N .- Farmer, section 21, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in New York, March 11, 1834, and was there raised and edu- cated, after which he commenced farming. In 1858 he removed to Illi- nois, continued to farm, and in the spring of 1869 he came to this county. Has since resided here and owns a farm of eighty acres, well located, com- manding a fine view of the country for miles around. Enlisted during the war, in the spring of 1862, in the Eighty-third Illinois infantry, and served until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. He was mar- ried in Illinois, May 31, 1859, to Miss Mary A. Burrell. They have one child, Frank C. (born March 15, 1860).
CADY, L. B .- Farmer, section 14, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in New York, May 13, 1831, and attended school and was raised there. After receiving his education he obtained a position as stage driver with
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the Western Stage Company, remaining in their employ until 1850, when he went to Pennsylvania. He there continued in the same business, and in 1856 came to Iowa, locating in Iowa City. From there he came to this county, and has since resided here, and is the owner of 160 acres of land. He was united in marriage in Mercer, Pennsylvania, December 15, 1852, with Miss Helen Emmonds. By this union they have one child, Mary Helen (born March 8, 1854).
CASEBEER, E .- Retired farmer, section 4, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in Washington county Pennsylvania, March 20, 1820, and when seven years of age removed to Ohio. After leaving school he commenced farm- ing, and followed the same until the fall of 1854, when he came to. this county. He has since resided here, and now owns a farm of one hundred and sixty acres with good improvements. He is a man respected by all, and well merits that respect. Was married in Allen county, Ohio, May 18, 1854, to Miss Catharine J. Bowman.
CUTTER, E. L .- Farmer and stock dealer, section 30, P. O. McDi- vitt's Grove. Was born in Massachusetts, December 22, 1824, and after finishing his schooling there he became engaged in the saw manufacturing business which he followed until June, 1869. He then came to this county and has since remained here, and is quite extensively engaged in stock dealing. His farm consists of one hundred and sixty-five acres of finely improved land, fenced with boards and hedges. He was married in the State of Massachusetts on. the twentieth of March, 1850, to Miss Hannah A. Jost. They have had a family of six children, of whom there are four living: Effie E., Eliza C., Abbie H. and Lizzie L. Two are deceased, Ada and Fannie R.
D ENNEY, J .- Farmer, section 9, P. O. 'Des Moines. Was born in New Castle county, Delaware, January 16, 1837. When fifteen years of age he moved with his parents to this county. He was raised a farmer and still follows the same, and now owns a fine farm of two hundred acres. He was married in this county, September 10, 1859, to Miss Sarah Ritt- gers. They have a family of three children: John T., Ida J. and Albert.
DUNHAM, GEORGE C .- Farmer, section 1, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in Syracuse, New York, March 16, 1834, and at the age of ten years moved to Michigan with his parents. After obtaining his education he learned the moulding trade, following the same until 1862, when he enlisted in company F, Twenty-sixth Michigan infantry; he served until the close of the war, and was honorably discharged, after which he went to St. Louis. There followed his trade, and in the spring of 1868 came to Des Moines. In the spring of 1878 he came to this township, where he still resides, fol- lowing farming. He was married in Des Moines, to Miss Maria Hepburn, October 6, 1868. They have one child, Mabel; born August 1, 1869.
F RANKS, C. H .-- Farmer, section 14, P. O. McDivitt's Grove. Was born May 4, 1840, and is a native of Prussia. When only an infant he was brought by his parents to the United States, landing at Baltimore. From there he removed to Pennsylvania, where he was educated, after which he engaged in the lumber business. He followed that until May, 1869, when he went to Missouri, and in the fall of 1869 he came to this county where he has since lived. He owns a farm of one hundred and sixty acres, well-improved and cultivated. He was married in Pennsyl- vania, June 14, 1865, to Miss Belinda E. Hagan. To them have been born
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five children, of which there are four living: James R., Charles B., Edward W. and Elizabeth J. Lost one, Bertie R.
H ARDING, A. W .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 22, P. O. Des L Moines. Was born in New York, June 21, 1850, and when seven years of age moved with his parents to Illinois, where he was raised. He re- ceived his education in Monmouth College, after which [he commenced teaching school and taught for two terms. Was then employed in a book store as clerk, remaining there for six months, when he got a position as book-keeper in the National Bank of Monmouth, and was afterward pro- moted to cashier. In 1876 he came to this county and has since resided here on his fine farm, consisting of three hundred and twenty acres. He is ex- tensively engaged in the raising of fine stock.
HUFFORD, JAMES-Farmer, section 24, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in Indiana, February 4, 1835, and was there partly educated. After remaining in various parts of that State, until 1851, he came to this county and finished his schooling. Has followed farming most all his life and now owns a fine farm of forty acres. Mr. Hufford is a man highly honored, and respected by all who know him. He was married in this county, June 19, 1860, to Miss Elizabeth Smith. They have two children: Mary A. and Emma.
HUNT, CHARLES-Farmer, section 25, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in Fairfax, Franklin county, Vermont, and after receiving his education, commenced farming, following the same until September, 1869. He then engaged in teaming, and in the fall of 1877 came to this county, where he still resides. He is engaged in stock raising in connection with his farm- ing operations, and is quite successful. June 9, 1861, he was married in Westford, Vermont, to Miss Celicia Spaulding. They have had three chil- dren, of whom one is living: Reuben (born April 5, 1863). Lost two: Ad- die M. (born February 16, 1865, died November 3, 1865), and Homer C. (born February 22, 1869, died September 27, 1871).
K IRK, JAMES-Farmer, section 4, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in Ohio, January 2, 1830, and was there raised. While young he learned the cooper's trade, and followed it until the spring of 1858, when he came to this county. He has lived here since, following farming, and is now the owner of one hundred and sixty acres of land. His residence is surrounded by fine shade trees, and is well located. He was married in Ohio, Septem- ber 22, 1861, to Miss Hester J. Griffith. They have had eleven children, of whom seven are living: William F., Henry B., Mary, James, Charles F., Jennette and Bessie. Four are deceased: Edgar, and three infants.
M cDIVITT, I. H .- Farmer, section 24, P. O. McDivitt's Grove. Was born in Indiana, on the twenty-first of November, 1842, and at the age of nine years came to this county, where he has been raised. After obtaining his education he engaged in farming, and still follows the same. He owns a farm of eighty acres, improved and under fence. He was mar- ried in Jasper county, Iowa, November 20, 1863, to Miss Sibel Syneth. Three children have been born to them: Mary M., Francis and Thomas J.
McMASTER, S. H .- Farmer, section 3, P. O. McDivitt's Grove. Was born in Vermont, April 3, 1840, and there passed his boyhood days. He engaged in teaching and farming and continued the same until the fall of 1861, when he came to Iowa, settling in Clayton county. There continued farming and in 1862 he enlisted in company B, First Iowa cavalry, and served for eight months, when, on account of disability, he was honorably
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discharged. Then returned to Clayton county, resuming farming, and in the fall of 1866 returned to his place of birth, where he obtained a position as subcontractor for the grading of railroads. In March, 1873, he went to Massachusetts and in 1874 came to this county and since that time has re- sided here. Owns a farm of eighty acres. He was married in Vermont, February 28, 1860, to Miss Edna M. Hunt.
MICHAEL, DANIEL-Farmer, section 33, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in Virginia, July 20, 1820, and at the age of six years moved with his parents to Ohio, there being raised. He was engaged in farming until the fall of 1854, when he moved to Warren county, this State, continued his previous occupation and in February, 1864, came to this county, where he has since resided. Owns 120 acres of land, fenced with young hedge. Was married in Ohio, August 20, 1849, to Miss Nancy Davis. They have by this union ten children living: Lucinda M., Rachel A., Mahala C., Samuel S., Locky A., Lydia P., Thompson W. and Handy. Lost two, un- named.
LMSTED, C. V .- Farmer, section 13, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in New York, July 4, 1836, and there was raised and educated. He was engaged in farming until March, 1868, when he came to this county and has since resided here. Owns a farm of 74 acres, well located, with a fine view of the surrounding country. He was married in New York, October 2, 1867, to Miss Tamnia E. Smith.
OLMSTED, A .- Farmer, section 15, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in New York, August 7, 1824, and after receiving his education engaged in farming and also in the lumber business, which he followed until the spring of 1864. He then came to Iowa, settling in Marshall county and in De- cember, 1864, he removed to Michigan, engaged in the lumber and also the threshing business and in the fall of 1871 came to this county. He owns 120 acres of land with good improvements. Was married December 12, 1849, to Miss Sarah A. Burritt. By this union they have six children: Frank L., Ida C., Etta M., Alice A., Philo B. and Herbert A.
OSTERHOUT, N .- Farmer, section 10, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in Ohio, August 24, 1836, and when young engaged in farming, which he followed there until June, 1855. Then came West and located in this county and now owns a well-improved farm of eighty acres. In 1863 he enlisted in company G, Second Iowa infantry and served until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. His marriage was in this county, November 17, 1860, to Miss Sarah J. Patterson. By this union they have eight children: Martha J., Millie, Sarah E., Bell, John, Ervin, Mann and Minnie.
P ARMENTER, JOSEPH-Farmer, section 9, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in New Hampshire, February 10, 1828, and when twelve years of age moved to Ohio, where he was raised and educated. While young he commenced farming and continued the same until the fall of 1865, when he came to this county and has since resided here, following his former occu- pation. Owns 120 acres of land. December 29, 1850, he was married in Ohio to -Miss Melissa Shry. They have a family of six children: Adaline, Isaac A., Ellen, Franklin, Albert and Rilly.
R' EECE, D .- Farmer, section 10, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in L Ohio, March 5, 1825, and received his education there and after leav- ing school he commenced farming. In the spring of 1854, he went to Bu- chanan county, this State, continued farming, and in 1856 went to Kansas.
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He there had a fine farm, but owing to the dry weather he gave it up and returned to Iowa, settling in Keokuk county and there resided until 1875. At that time he went to Nebraska and in 1876 came to this county where he has since resided. He owns eighty acres of land, under cultivation and improved. He was married in Ohio, March 17, 1846, to Miss Angeline Batraff. They have a family of eleven children: Lavina, Lester, Franklin P., Rutherford, Winfield S., Dorotha, James, Eva, John, Elizabeth and Sewell A.
ROBINSON, M. W .- Farmer, section 12, P. O. Des Moines. Was. born in Ross county, Ohio, and was there raised on a farm. On the 15th of April, 1838, he came to Iowa, locating in Burlington, where he contin- ued farming and stock-raising, and in the spring of 1869 came to Polk county, where he still resides, owning a fine farm of 1,120 acres well-im- I roved land, fenced with boards and rails. He was married in Ohio, May 4, 1841, to Miss Martha Hillhouse. Their family consists of three children liv- ing: Henry, Francis and Effie. Lost one, Sarah F.
RYDER, M .- Farmer, section 16, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in Ohio, March 16, 1827, there being raised and educated. When young he learned the trade of wheelwright, and followed the same until 1854, when he came to this State, and located in Jackson county. In the spring of 1870, he came to this county, and still resides here, being the owner of 118 acres of well-improved land. He was married in Jackson county, this State, November 25, 1866, to Miss Hannah Battles. By this union, they have four children: Lucy M., Margaret K., Charlie C. and Mary M.
ELBERT, H .-- Farmer, section 9, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in Ger-
S many, May 24, 1832, and after obtaining an education there, com- menced farming, which he continued until the spring of 1849. He then emigrated to America, landing in New York, and from there, he went to Philadelphia, where he learned the trades of machinist and blacksmith, following those trades until 1858. He then worked as engineer on the Spring Garden Water-works, remaining in that capacity until 1862, when he went into the navy-yard as blacksmith. In 1864, he again commenced work for the Water-works, and in 1869, came to this county, where he has- since resided. He owns a farm of 120 acres, improved and under culliva- tion. He was married in Philadelphia, May 24, 1857, to Miss Mary G. Stranger. They have seven children: Mary L., Henry B., Anna C., Wil- liam A. H., John F., Charles and Eddie.
ST. CLAIR, J .- Farmer, section 13, P. O. McDivitt's Grove. Was born in Kentucky, October 5, 1828, and when very young, moved with his par- ents to Illinois, there being raised. He was engaged in farming until the fall of 1865, when he came to this county, and has since resided here, own- ing a farm of 110 acres, fenced with boards and wire. February 23, 1859, he was married in this county, to Miss Lydia Howland. They have five children living: Amanda A., Arthur, George, Marion and Elizabeth. Lost two: Mary O. and Emma J.
T RIPP, E. A .- Farmer, section 24, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in
New Bedford, Bristol county, Massachusetts, December 2, 1847, and was there raised and educated. He learned the telegraph business, and followed it for one and a half years, when he engaged in the merchant tail- oring business. In this he continued until the fall of 1868, when he came to this county, and has since resided here. He owns a fine farm of eighty acres, has a good residence, well situated. He was married in Des Moines,
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June 30, 1870, to Miss Mary E. McDivitt. They are the parents of one child : William E. (born September 19, 1876).
W AERE, J. G .- Farmer, section 16, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in Ohio, February 13, 1840, and there was raised and educated. He engaged in farming at an early day, which he continued until 1858, and then learned the trade of marble cutter, which he followed until 1861. He then enlisted in company I, Twentieth Ohio infantry, and served four months, when he was honorably discharged. He returned to Ohio, and en- gaged in working at his trade, and in 1862 he again enlisted, this time in company G, Eighty-fourth Ohio, and served for three months. He again returned to Ohio, and followed his trade, until 1864, when he enlisted in the one hundred days' service, and after serving his time enlisted in com- pany G, Independent Battery of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He served until the close of the war, and was honorably discharged. He went back to Ohio, and from there removed to Illinois, where he worked at his former occupation, and in 1869, he came from Ohio to this county, and has since resided here, owning a farm of 110 acres. He was married in Ohio, June 25, 1863, to Miss Mary E. Hare. They have three children living: Het- tie B. and Mattie B. Lost one: Anna G.
Z ICKAFOOSE, W. H .- Farmer, section 23, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in West Virginia, May 9, 1830, and at the age of five years moved with his parents to Ohio, where he remained until the spring of 1837. He then went to Illinois, and on the 20th of August, following,. came to this State, and located in Henry county, where he received his ed- ucation. He was engaged in farming there until November, 1873, when. he came to this county, and has since resided here, following farming, and now owns over 160 acres of land. He was married in Henry county, Iowa, October the 20th, 1853, to Miss America, daughter of Charles F. See, of Baltimore, who was born in Henry county, Indiana, December 30, 1861. Their family consists of eight children: Sedovn A., Sarah S., Mary C., Charles B., Western E., Clara I .. , William C. and America J.
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A NDREWS, NATHAN-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 10, P. O. Lincoln. Was born in New York, December 1st, 1815, and at the age of three years was taken by his parents to Indiana, where he was raised and educated. At the age of eighteen he commenced farming and stock- raising. March 18, 1850, he came to this county, where he has since resided,' owning fine farms, amounting in all to 1,052 acres. He was married in Indiana, April 8, 1838, to Miss Maria Cunningham. They had two chil- dren : Sarah J. (born February 8, 1839, died December 11, 1860) and Naomi (born October 30, 1840, died August 5, 1841). He was married again Feb- ruary 25, 1833, to Miss Sarah M. Lyon. They have six children living: William (born October 1, 1857), Juliet (born August 28, 1859), Phebe A. (born March 22, 1863), George W. (born November 23, 1865), Flora (born October 8, 1868) and Samuel O. (born December 20, 1871). Have lost one, Lucy (born March 18, 1862, died April 2, 1862).
B ECK, JOSIAH C .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 22, P. O. Lin- coln. Was born in Indiana, September 17, 1826, and there received his education, after which he commenced farming, continuing the same until the fall of 1853. He then came to this county, where he has since re-
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sided, owning a fine farm of 200 acres, nicely fenced, etc. His residence is well located and surrounded with fine young trees. He was married in In- diana, September 25, 1852, to Miss Cynthia A. McDowell. By this union they have fourteen children, of which eleven are living: John H., Eliza E., Anthony W., Sarah L., Ortha M., Jasper N., Josiah M., Palmer M., Flora B., Mary A., and Oscar O. Lost three: William F., Ira M. and Oliva.
BETZ, JOHN-Farmer, section 34, P. O. Ayres' Grove. Was born in Germany, October 20, 1815, and was there educated. After leaving school he followed the nursery business, in which he continued until 1850. He then emigrated to America, landing in New York, from which place he went to the State of Connecticut, remaining there about four months. He then went to Rochester, New York, and again engaged in the nursery bus- iness, and in the fall of 1852 went to Indiana, continued his business, and in the fall of 1853 came to this county. He is the owner of 2722 acres of im- proved land, upon which is a good residence. He was married in New York, October 27, 1853, to Miss Mary Beietermieller. She died October 16, 1872, leaving a family of four children: Louisa, John, Christian and Paul. Mrs. B. was a lady loved by all who knew her. Her kind manner and gentle disposition had won for her many friends.
BISHOP, N .- Retired farmer, section 25, P. O. Ridgedale. Was born in Canada, March 3, 1807, and was there raised and educated. After leaving school he was engaged in running a saw mill, and in 1829 went to New York State and followed the same business. From there he went to Erie county, Pennsylvania, where he learned the carpenter's trade, and engaged in con- tinuing the same until 1857, when he came to this county. He has since resided here, owning a fine farm of 171g acres, well improved. July 4, 1832, he was married in Quincy, New York, to Miss Mary Throop. They have two children living: Eliza and Sarah. Have lost three: George, Ada, Lavina and Sallie R.
BOWMAN, J .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 34, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in Germany, December 19, 1821, and was there raised. After receiving his education he learned the weaver's trade, and followed the same until April, 1849, when he emigrated to America, landing in New York. From there he went to Cleveland, Ohio, and followed farming and weaving in that State, and in 1856 came to this county, where he still re- sides, owning a fine farm of 240 acres, well improved. He was married in Ohio, May 7, 1850, to Miss Barbara Glouse. 'They have a family of seven children: Jacob, Clara, Maggie, Mary, John, Kate and Christ.
BYERS, J. M .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 8, P. O. Lincoln. Was born in Pennsylvania, February 11, 1851, and was raised and educated. there. He learned the tanning business when young and for five years fol- lowed the same. After selling out his business he came to this county and has since resided here. He now owns a fine farm of 280 acres, fenced with wire and boards. His farm is one of the best for stock that is to be found in the county, having thereon four living springs. He was married in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, April 2, 1873, to Miss Armanda E. Sowers. By this union they have three children. Albert and Blanche, living, and one deceased.
C ARNEY, E. H .- Carpenter, Lincoln. Was born in Ohio, Oct. 15, 1838, and at the age of six years commenced his education. In the fall of 1854 he came to Cedar Rapids, this State, where he finished his educa-
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tion, and in 1857 he commenced the carpenter's trade, which he still fol- lows. During the late war he enlisted in the Seventeenth Iowa volunteers, and served until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged, then returned to Cedar Rapids, and in the spring of 1875 he came to this county, where he still resides, owning a fine residence, and also four lots. He was married in Polk City, July 2, 1876, to Miss L. M. Hardway. By this union they have one child, William E. (born May 3, 1877). He is doing a good business and thoroughly understands his trade.
CLARK, S. A .- Dealer in dry goods and groceries, Lincoln. Was born in Indiana, May 26, 1845, and in the fall of 1855 he came to this county, where he was educated. After leaving school he engaged in farming, which he followed until the 7th of July, 1876, when, on account of ill health, he was obliged to stop. He then commenced in the mercantile business, which he still follows. In the fall of 1875 he was elected township clerk and held that office for one term. He is the owner of a farm of 100 acres of well improved land. Mr. Clark has been twice married. First in Polk City, November 26, 1871, to Miss Mary Bynum, of California. Had two chil- dren: Lillian G. (born December 25, 1873) and Louisa M. (born December 25, 1874. He married again in 1880, to Miss Mary McMullen.
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