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CLARK, JOHN-Farmer, section 33, P. O. Ayres' Grove. Was born in Ireland, March 15, 1850, and was there raised and educated. In June, 1864, he emigrated to the United States, and after landing in New York came to Muscatine county, this State, where he was engaged in farming. In the fall of 1869 he moved to this county and is the owner of a fine farm consisting of 160 acres of well-improved land. His residence is well located and his grounds embellished by fine shade trees.
CONWAY, T. L .- Farmer, section 15, P. O. Lincoln. Was born in Henry county, Indiana, April 12, 1846, and was educated in Newcastle Academy. After leaving school he commenced teaching, and followed that as an occupation until the fall of 1862, when he came to this county, and here engaged in both teaching and farming. He has a farm of ninety acres, well fenced with rails. In the fall of 1878 he was elected township clerk, and held that office for one term. He was married in this county. October 1, 1864, to Miss Mrry Elliott. They have two children: Arthur (born July 22, 1865) and Nettie M. (born August 30, 1869).
COSTELLO, M. B .- Farmer, section 27, P. O. Ayres' Grove. Was born in Ireland, November 15, 1844, and when young emigrated with his parents to the United States, landing in New York City. He moved to Rondout, New York, and from there to Lockport, same State, and at the latter place obtained his education. After leaving school he went to Colorado and be- came engaged in mining, which he followed until 1855, then came to this county, and has made it his home ever since, now owning a fine and well- improved farm of 120 acres. On the 2d of February, 1868, he was married in Madison county, Iowa, to Miss Anna Kirby. They have six children living: William F., Emma, Augusta E., James H., Anna and John L. Have lost one daughter, Mary.
COX, W. B .- Blacksmith, Lincoln. Was born in Kentucky, on the 12th day of November, 1851, and when two years of age moved with his parents to Iowa, locating in Linn county. From there he moved to Monroe county and there received his education. When young he learned the miller's trade and followed the same for four years, when he began the trade of blacksmith and has since followed it as an occupation, Although a young
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man he has a thorough knowledge of his business and is very successful at t. He was married in this county, May 11, 1878, to Miss Minerva A. Madison.
D AVIS, JOHN-Famer, section 33, P. O. Ayres' Grove. Was born
in Pennsylvania, September 12, 1826, and in the fall of 1831 moved with his parents to Indiana, and was there educated. He commenced farm- ing, and in the spring of 1856 he went to Greene county, Iowa, where he continued farming, and in the spring of 1863 went to Jasper county, Iowa. He came to this county and now owns a farm of 180 acres. He was married in Clinton, Indiana, October 22, 1848, to Miss Sarah J. Vice. Their family consists of seven children: Mary E., Nancy J., Martin J., Anna R., John P., Hester E. and Ella F. He married again, April 20, 1863, to. Miss Mary F. Brown. They have three children: Margaret V., Rosella and Jessie.
DRAKE, W. H .-- Farmer, section 15, P. O. Lincoln. Was born in New Jersey, April 9, 1843, and there received his education, after which he commenced farming, and followed the same until the spring of 1863. He then moved to Henry county, Indiana, where he continued farming and in the fall of 1864 he enlisted in company H, One Hundred and Fortieth Indiana volunteers, serving until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. He returned to Indiana, and in the spring of 1868 he came to this county, and now owns a farm of ninety acres, im- proved. He has a good residence, etc. March 16, 1872, he was mar- ried in Polk county, to Miss Minneta Elliott. By this union they had one child, which is now deceased.
E LIFRITS, A .- Farmer, section 6, P. O. Lincoln. Was born in In- diana, February 10, 1846, and when eight years of age went to Illin- ois; remaining there for two years, then returned to Indiana. And in the fall of 1856 he came to this county, where he still resides, owning two hun- dred and forty-six acres of land, under fence and well-improved. During the late war he enlisted in company B, Fifteenth Iowa infantry, and after serving his country for eighteen months, was honorably discharged. He was married in this county on the tenth of March, 1871, to Miss Sarah E.' Cox. They have lost three children: Nora B. (born August 29, 1875, died December 30, 1878), Abram A. (born July 18, 1877, died Decem- ber 31, 1878), and an infant (born September 20, 1874, died November 21, 1874).
EWING, J. F .- Farmer, section 8, P. O. Lincoln. Was born in this county, Delaware township, on the eighteenth of June, 1855, and after leaving school he commenced farming, which he still continues, owning a fine farm of forty acres of improved land, nicely fenced with rails and boards. In 1878 he learned the shoemaker's trade, and has followed that with farming up to the present time. Being a practical workman he com- mands a good business; although a young man he has a bright future be- fore him.
EWING, S. O .- Dry goods and groceries, Lincoln. Was born in In- diana, September 25, 1845, and at the age of five years came with his par- ents to Polk county, where he still resides. He was educated in the common schools, and at the age of sixteen commenced farming, following the same until the fall of 1879; he then engaged in the mercantile business. He has a fine stock in his line, and as a man is respected by all. March 15, 1880, he was appointed assistant postmaster. In the fall of 1878 was
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elected trustee, and still holds that office. He was married on the twenty- first of February, 1875, to Miss Emma Elliott, who was born in this State, May 5, 1856. They have one child, Guy (born September 30, 1878).
F INLEY, J. C .- Farmer, section 33, P. O. Ayres' Grove. Was born in this county on the seventeenth of September, 1853, and here he has been raised and educated. Has followed farming all his life. His father, Johnathan Finley, was born November 37, 1827. On the eighteenth of October, 1848, he was married in Ohio, to Miss Mary S. Ayres. They had eight children, of whom six are living: May S., Elizabeth, John C., Mary K., James O., Amanda, J. and Frank L. Adaline F. and Florence M. are deceased. Mr. Finley died February 4, 1870, in the forty-fourth year of his age.
FRAIZER, NATHAN-Teacher, section 17, P. O. Lincoln. Was born in Henry county, Indiana, September 7, 1846, and was raised there, follow- ing farming until 1868. His education was received in the common schools of that county, supplemented by a course at Antioch College, Ohio. He returned to Indiana, and from there came to his present location in 1868. He engaged in agricultural pursuits but for the last two years has followed teaching. Is the present incumbent of the office of township clerk. He was married in his native county January 20, 1877, to Miss Elizabeth Wa- ters, a native of the same county. They have two sons and two daughters living: Orre, Harry, Warren and Cora. His ancestry, on his father's side, were natives of the Southern States, and on his mother's side of North Car- olina.
G RANGER, B. F .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 31, P. O. Ayres' I Grove. Was born in New York, August 7, 1835, and made that place his home until 1856, when he came to Iowa and located at Fort Dodge. He was educated in the common schools, and after coming to this State, commenced farming and stock-raising, and continued the same until the fall of 1870, when he came to this county. He owns one hundred and twenty-two and a half acres of land, with a fine stream of water running through it. He is also very extensively engaged in stock dealing, and in connection with farming has been quite successful. He was married Feb- ruary 7, 1855, to Miss Calista Rood. Their family consists of one child, Jessie E. (born March 22, 1858).
GREFE, CHARLES A .- Farmer, section 35, P. O. Des Moines. Was born in Germany, April 30, 1824, where he was raised, receiving his edu- cation in the schools of his commonwealth. He learned the baker's trade and followed that until 1848, when he emigrated to America, landing in Baltimore. From there he went to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and thence to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he continued to follow his trade. He went to St. Louis, and in 1850 returned to Pittsburgh, where he opened a bakery, following that until 1862, when he went to Minnesota. He there com- menced farming, and in 1869 came to this county, engaging in farming. He was married in Pennsylvania, March 26, 1859, to Miss Emma Gerboth. Their family consists of eight children: Bertie, Anna, Louisa, Albert, Gusta, Henry, Ernest and Otto.
GREGORY, J. W .- Farmer, section 16, P. O. Lincoln. Was born in Indiana, March 13, 1847, aad when three years of age came with his guar- dian, Mr. A. Andrews, to this county. He was educated in the common schools until eighteen years of age, when he engaged in farming, and still follows the same, owning a fine farm of one hundred and twenty acres of
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well-improved land, nicely fenced. He was married in this county Septem- ber 16, 1866, to Miss Ruth A. Andrews. By this union they have six children: William A., Mary R., Eva M., Bessie A. and Eliza M. living; and Homer L. deceased.
H ART, W. H .- Farmer, section 32, P. O. Ayres' Grove. Was born in Ohio, August 27, 1855. and moved with his parents to Jasper county, this State, when only five years of age. After receiving an educa- tion he commenced farming, and followed the same until 1870, when he crme to this county, and has since followed that business. Although a young man he has few equals in the management of his farm, and he is respected by all. Was married in Des Moines, December 25, 1875, to Miss Emma Porter. They have two children: Mary and Rosa.
HUNT, SAMUEL-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 25, P. O. Ridge- dale. Was born in Fleming county, Kentucky, December 16, 1824, and was there educated. After leaving school he commenced farming, and con- tinued the same until 1846, when he came with his parents to this county. Here he became extensively engaged in rail-making, and followed that bus- iness until the fall of 1851, and then commenced farming. In the spring of 1860, he commenced shingl-emaking, and also operated a large saw mill. In 1862, he became largely engaged in stock-raising. Has a fine farm of 300 acres. January 7, 1856, he was married, in this county, to Miss Susan Murray. They have eight children: Mary G. (born August 14, 1857), Sa- rah L. (born October 22, 1859), Thomas E. (born June 5, 1862), Willie N. (born June 24, 1864), Eddie B. (born December 13, 1866), Emma O. (born April 7, 1868), Theresa L. (born February 18, 1872) and Blanchil E. (born November 30, 1875). Mr. and Mrs. Hunt being among the first settlers in the county, can recount many hardships and trials that they necessarily had to endure-hardships, that at the present day, would be almost unen- durable. They came to Polk county, when the county, so far as inhabi- tants were concerned, were very few, and far between. They have resided here since, and it is with a great degree of interest that they now recall their early experience. To such as Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, who stood the brunt of pioneer life, and largely helped to develop the resources of the new country, are the rising generation indebted. And it is but just to these old pioneers that their names should go on record, and be handed down to posterity; but a few more years shall elapse when they will be . gathered to their reward.
JOHNSON, R. G .- Farmer, section 25, P. O. Ridgedale. Was born in Indiana, March 13, 1838, and was raised and educated there. During the late war, he enlisted in company A, Forty-sixth Indiana infantry, and served for three years, when he was honorably discharged. He returned to Indiana, and commenced farming and engineering, and continued the same until July, 1876, when he came to this county. He has followed farming most of his life, and now owns a good farm. Was married in Madison county, Indiana, September 1, 1864, to Martha R. Layton. By this union they have nine children: Charles M., Emma J., Robert C., Daisy A., Harry, Williard, Andy, Alvan and Calvin.
AYTON, J .- Farmer, section 17, P. O. Lincoln. Was born in Indi- L ana, December 12, 1831, and at the age of twelve years, commenced farming, which he continued until the fall of 1852. He then emigrated to Greene county, this State, where he engaged in the lumber business, an d in 1858, came to this county, and now owns a fine farm of eighty acres.
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In the fall of 1859, he commenced running a saw mill, and continued i that busines until 1870. He was elected school director, in March, 1878,. and held that office for one year. He was married in this county, Novem- ber 15, 1860, to Miss Julia A. Clark. By this union, they have five chil- dren: George W. (born February 19, 1863), Mary F. (born November 17, 1865), William (born October 3, 1867), Ora N. (born July 13, 1871) and Minnie M. (born Februray 11, 1874). Mr. Layton became a member of the Christian church, November 11, 1874. He is a man always willing to help a cause worthy of consideration.
M COLAIN, J. D .- Farmer, section 24, P. O. Ridgedale. Was born in
Virginia, October 10, 1810; at the age of six years, he commenced school, continuing the same until the age of eighteeen. In 1831, he went to West Virginia, where he learned the boat-building trade, and followed that until November 8, 1845, when he came to Iowa, locating in Henry county. He there followed farming, and in March, 1851, he came to this county, where he has since resided. He was appointed deputy assessor of the county, in 1852, and held that office one term. In 1853, he was ap- pointed justice of the peace, by Judge Rice. That position he filled until 1874, when he resigned, on account of ill health. In 1876, he was again elected to the same office, and served until 1878, and for the same reason as before, declined to take said office. He has also been township clerk and assessor. He was married in Braxton county, Virginia, January 10, 1836, to Miss Olive Wilson. They have a family of nine children living: Mar- tha J., Mary E., John S., Silas W., Jacob P., Thomas A., Shelton N., Amanda V. and Henry C. Have lost three: William A., Mildred C. and Sarah E. Mr. McClain's farm consists of 255 acres of well-improved land.
McCLAIN, T. A .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 26, P. O. Ridgedale. Was born in Nelson county, Virginia, December 4, 1824, and was there educated. After leaving school, he followed farming until the fall of 1841, when he went to West Virginia, where he became extensively engaged in the lumber business and also in building flat-boats. He continued therein until June, 1846, when he came to this county, where he still resides, own- ing a fine farm of 260 acres, well improved and nicely fenced with rails. In May, 1847, he enlisted in the Mexican War, in company F, 2d Illinois volunteers, and served until the close of the war, when he was hon- orably discharged. He was married in this county, January 27, 1853, to Miss Mary J. Duncan. Their family consists of nine children living: Alice E. (born November 9, 1856), Lucy H. (born February 2, 1859), William A. (born February 8, 1861), May (). (born June 13, 1863), Daisy A. (born August 10, 1867), Thomas J. (born August 11, 1869), Charlie (born August 27, 1872), Walter (born January 17, 1875) and Gracie E. (born January 1, 1880. Have lost two: Winfield S. (born January 28, 1854, died November 7, 1854), and Henry (born October 5, 1855, died November 27, 1855.
McCLAIN, S. W .- Farmer, section 20, P. O. Lincoln. Was born Decem- ber 2, 1848, and is a native of Virginia. When very young he came with his parents to this state, and here received his education, after which, he engaged in farming. In the spring of 1851, he came to this county, and is now the owner of 280 acres of improved land, all under fence. Decem- ber 11, 1870, he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth S. Coburn, by which union they have a family of five children living: Blanche R.,
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Beulah M., Mary O., Silas A. and one not named. One son, William A., is deceased.
MITCHELL, JOHN P .- Carpenter, section 23, P. O. Lincoln. Is a native of Linn county, this State, and was born on the 2d day of February, 1847. He was there educated and raised, and when quite young, com- menced farming, following the same until 1875. He then engaged in the trade of carpenter, and has followed the same since. In 1861, he became a resident of Polk county, and has since made it his home. He was mar- ried to Miss Matilda Baker. Their family consists of one child, Charlie.
MOLLISON, WILLIAM-Farmer, section 36, P. O. Ridgedale. Was born in Scotland, May 24, 1831, and when young, he learned the boot and shoe trade, which he followed until June, 1854. He then emigrated to America, landing at Quebec, Canada, and from there went to Jo Daviess county, Illinois, there followed his trade, and also engaged in farming. In the fall of 1855, he went to California and engaged in gold mining, and in 1861, returned to the land of his birth. In the spring of 1862, he again engaged in mining in California, and in the summer of 1863, he went to Idaho and followed the same business, and in 1866, during the fall, he again returned to California, and from there he went to Providence, Rhode Island. In the spring of 1867, he crossed the plains to Montana, and resided there for one year, when he came to Dallas county, this State, and bought a farm of 100 acres, improved it, and in 1871, he sold the same. In 1874, he came to this county and now owns a fine farm of eighty-five acres. He was married in Calfornia, December 30, 1862, to Miss Anna Briggs.
MURRAY, JOSEPH-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 4, P. O. Lin- coln. Was born in Henry county, Indiana, December 12, 1848, and in the fall of 1852, came with his parents to this county. He owns a farm of 190 acres of land. He was married in this county, April 13, 1871, to Miss Sarah Houser. They have three children: Ollie (born March 9, 1872), Ora (born September 22, 1874) and Earl (born December 22, 1876). Thomas Murray, the father of the above, was born in North Carolina, Oc- tober 19, 1806, and there received his education. He began life as a farmer, and followed farming as an occupation through the most of his life. Being a good business man, he became one of the most popular men in his town- ship. He was married in North Carolina, November 8, 1827, to Miss Sally Nicholson. By this union they had seventeen children: Mary J., Larkin, Susan, Nancy E., John, Joseph, Afred H., Luther T. and William A., living; and eight deceased: Elizabeth, Zadock H., Sarah A., Thomas, An- drew, Martha L., Robert N. and Martha,
MURRAY, JOHN-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 14, P. O. Lincoln. Was born in Indiana, July 15, 1845, and in 1853 he came to this county, where he received his education. After leaving school he commenced farm- ing, and still follows the same. He has a fine farm of forty-two acres of well-improved land, nicely fenced. April 5, 1866, he was married in Des Moines to Miss S. J. Russell. They have four children: Ella D., Everett R., Ida P. and Frank L.
TIXON, WILLIAM-Farmer, section 5, P. O. Lincoln. Was born in N Ireland, and when 16 years old commenced farming. In 1858 he em- igrated to the United States, landing in New York. From there he went to Canada and engaged in farming, and in the spring of 1860 he went to Vermont and continued his occupation. In 1863 he went to Massachusetts, and in 1866 came to this county, where he has since resided, owning a fine
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farm of 184 acres. July 4, 1861, he was married in New York State to Miss Catharine Admond. They have six children: Willie, John, Maggie, Mary, David and Catharine. Mr. Nixon is a thorough farmer and a man of large enterprise.
P ARRIOTT, A. H .- Farmer, section 28, P. O. Lincoln. Was born in Virginia, October 22, 1826, and in the spring of 1830, moved with his parents to Indiana, where he received his education. He farmed for some time and in the spring of 1846 he became engaged in the mercantile business, following that trade until the spring of 1848. He again engaged in farming until the fall of 1849, when he started in the hotel business. In 1864 (spring) he came to this county and now owns a farm of eighty acres. July 25, 1850, he was married to Miss Sarah Hall. By this union they have six children: Celia A., Wilford H., Wallace A., Charles C., Eddie C. and Robert P.
R ITTGERS, J. R .- Farmer, section 36, P. O. Ridgedale. Was born in Hardin county, Ohio, October 13, 1835, there being raised and edu- cated. In the syring of 1853 he came to this county and still resides here, owning a fine farm of 243 acres, well improved and nicely fenced. He was married in this township, July 18, 1869, to Mary F. Whipps. By this union they have one child, Martin L.
COVEL, A. S .- Farmer, section 28, P. O. Ayres' Grove. Is a native of New York and was born on the 17th of May, 1822. He was raised and educated there and in March, 1842, he came to Burlington, this State, and there followed the carpenter's trade with his father until 1849. Then went to Illinois and engaged in farming and in 1853 returned to this State and to Fort Dodge and pursued his latter occupation. In 1866 he came to this county and has since resided here, owning a fine farm of 165 acres well improved. He married in Van Buren county, this State, January 10, 1847, to Miss Johanna Knight. They have three children living: Joe B., Em- ma R. and Addie S. Lost one, Judith F.
SHAFER, HERMAN-Farmer, section 17, P. O. Lincoln. Was born in Ohio, April 11, 1844, and at the age of four years accompanied his par- ents to Wisconsin and was there raised and educated. He engaged in farming and in the fall of 1861 he came to Iowa, locating in Delaware county. He remained there until the fall of 1861 and then went to Mis- souri, where he continued his former avocation, and in October of 1874 he came to this county and is the owner of 129 acres of land. In 1864 he en- listed in company F, Sixteenth Iowa, and served until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. He was married in Delaware county, Iowa, October 7, 1868, to Miss Augusta A. Hotchkiss. They have three .children: Herbert E., Bertha E. and Martha.
SHIDELER, A. B .- Physician and surgeon, Lincoln. Was born in Indiana, December 15, 1851, and when two years of age was taken by his parents to Dallas county, this State, and received his education there and at the Iowa Agricultural College. He then commenced teaching and followed the same for about seven years. In the summer of 1875 he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Brookings, of Dallas county, Iowa, with whom, and under whose teaching, he became one of the most promising young physicians in this part of the country. In August, 1877, he came to Lincoln, where he now resides. Although almost a stranger he has made many warm and true friends and is getting a good practice. He was mar- ried in this county, August 30, 1877, to Miss Sarah E. Frazier. They have
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one daughter, Katie (born May 13, 1879). Mr. S. is yet a young man and has a brilliant career before him.
SMITH, THOMAS -- Farmer, section 34, P. O. Ayres' Grove. Was born in Ireland, July 15, 1852, and there obtained an education. In the spring of 1869 he emigrated to the United States, landing in New York, and from there went to Grinnell, Iowa, where he obtained a position on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad. After remaining there for four and one-half years he came to this county and now owns a farm of 120 acres, nicely fenced. Mr. Smith is one of the successful young farmers of Polk county and his success is attributable to his energy and perseverance.
STANFORD, MILES-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 10, P. O. Lin- coln. Was born in Henry county, Indiana, November 29, 1828, and there received his education. When twenty years of age he commenced farming, following the same until the fall of 1853. He then came to this county and now owns a fine farm of 220 acres. Was married in Indiana, January 30, 1850, to Miss Charlotte Richardson, of that State. She was born July 10, 1829. They had six children, of whom five are living: Martha J. (born November 22, 1851), Erastus C. (born April 2, 1853), Hannah E. (born October 27, 1854), Mary J. (born October 21, 1856) and Lena F. (born August 14, 1863). One, James O., is deceased. He was born November 17, 1858, and died February 8, 1866. Mrs. Stanford died January 11, 1866, and he married again in this county, September 25, 1872, Miss Eliz- abeth Ladd, who was born in Wayne connty, Indiana, November 24, 1839. They have one child, Alma E. (born July 18, 1874).
STEWART, SAMUEL-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 31, P. O. Ayres' Grove. Was born in Canada, January 13, 1835, and resided there until ten years of age. He then moved with his parents to Illinois and af- ter a time engaged in farming and stock-raising, continuing the same until March, 1869. He then came to this county and now owns a farm of 255 acres, well improved. He was married in Illinois, November 28, 1856, to Miss Ellen Graham. They have nine children: William J., Samuel J., Allen H., Emma E., Raymond G., Charlie E., George D., Willard O. and Lucy E.
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