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LEWIS, H. C .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 19, P. O. Greenwood. Was born near Cincinnati, Ohio, April 12, 1830, and was raised in Warren county, Indiana. He learned the trade of carpentering, and followed that
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business five years. He then engaged in shipping horses and farming, fol- lowing that business eleven years. He came to this county in 1859, and settled in Douglas township. He came here with very limited means, but with a large fund of experience and honest determination to succeed. He now owns 120 acres of land. He was married February 16, 1853 to Jane Hill of Parke county, Indiana. They have three children: Almira H., Thomas Sylvanus and William Edward. They have lost two. Mrs. Lewis died September 10, 1864. He was again married, February 14, 1866 to Anna Thornton. They have four children: Alwilda May, Francisco N., Henry H. and an infant.
M ADDEN, W. G .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 32, P. O. Green- wood. Was born at New Charleston, South Carolina, on the 27th day of April, 1853. He moved with his parents, when but six months old, to Indiana, where they resided about six years, when they moved to Ver- million county, Illinois, where he was raised to manhood. He was married to Miss Maria Thornton of Vermillion county, Illinois, born June 28, 1856. They have five children living: John F., Sarah Jane, Charles, Amanda and Jessie W. They have lost three. The lives of Mr. Madden and fam- ily have been closely associated with the Friends' Society. He is a liberal contributor of the same. Although no political aspirant, he has repre- sented his district in the State Legislature of 1874, and proved himself a faithful and competent worker, always being found on the side of the right, and lending his influence for the measures calculated to confer the greatest good to his constituents, and the estimate of his public service may be in- ferred from the fact that he was elected to be his own successor in 1876. He has held important township offices, and has taken an active part in the educational interests of his township. He is a man who was closely iden- tified with the growth and prosperity of the county, and at one time was among its largest tax-payers. He now owns about seventy acres of valua- ble land. His hospitality is also worthy of special mention as he is always ready to feed the hungry and furnish rest to the weary.
MADDEN, C. S .- Farmer, section 32, P. O. Greenwood. This en- terprising young man was born in Douglas township, Polk county, June 10, 1855, and has always resided in this township, being engaged in farm- ing. He is the son of Hon. W. G. Madden, and is now engaged in farm- ing with his brother-in-law, Mr. Riley Van Horn. He is a prominent member of Capital City Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Des Moines.
MADDEN, C .- Greenwood. Was born in Vermillion county, Illinois, May 22, 1844, and resided there till 1867, when he came to this county. He continued to farm until 1875, when he engaged in the mercantile busi- ness at Greenwood, success having thus far attended his labors. His store is well filled with a fine stock of general merchandise. He enlisted June, 1862, in the Seventy-third Illinois infantry volunteers, company O, and participated in battles of Perrysville, Nashville, Tennessee; Stone River, six days' fight; Chickamauga; Missionary Ridge, Tennessee; Dalton, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia, and others. Was on march from Chattanoga to Atlanta, then back to Nashville; second battle of Nashville; Columbus. Taken sick at Louisville, Kentucky, was sent to St. Louis Hospital, and re- mained there two months; mustered out at Nashville, Tennessee, in 1865. He was married in 1866 to Mary West, of Georgetown, Vermillion county, Illinois. He and his wife are identified with the Friends' Society. He has also taken an active part in the educational interests of the township. Was
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elected constable and held the office two years, and was township assessor in 1877. In the fall of 1879 he was elected justice of the peace. Was also postmaster at Ankeny, and held the office one year, and was appointed deputy postmaster at Greenwood in 1879.
MARKEY, THOMAS-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 1, P. O. Elk- hart. Was born in Dublin, Ireland, August 15, 1840, and raised there un- til nineteen years of age. He immigrated to the United States in 1859, and settled near Brockport, New York. He was married June 3, 1865, to Miss Jennie Kelly, of New York State. She was born in Ireland. They have six children : John J., Mary E., Patrick M., Margaret, Thomas, James. Their lives have been closely associated with the Catholic Church. He en- listed August 13, 1862, in the One Hundred and Fortieth New York in- fantry, company A, and participated in some of the most severe battles of the war, among which are the battles of the Wilderness, Fredricksburg, Gettysburg, second battle of Bull Run and many others. He now owns 80 acres of valuable land.
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TASH, MICHAEL-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 3, P. O. Elkhart. Was born in Limerick county, Ireland. He immigrated to America in the year 1853, and settled in Suffolk county, New York. He followed the oc- cupation of fisherman in his youth, but engaged in agricultural pursuits on his arrival in America. He came to Polk county in 1856 and settled in Douglas township, where he now owns 260 acres of land. He was mar- ried March, 1856, to Miss Johanna Denem, of Limerick, Ireland.
P ROCTOR, E .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 28, P. O. Greenwood. Was born in Antrim county, Ireland, March 9, 1833. He early learned the trade of carpenter, and followed that business until 1869. He immigrated in 1857 and settled in New York City, where he followed his trade. He came to Iowa in 1869 and settled in Polk county, where he now owns 120 acres of land. He was married February, 1865, to Miss Sarah Law, of New York. He enlisted in 1862 in Twelfth New York militia, company A, served about four months, and was then mustered out.
R L Greenwood. Was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, in the year 1830, ANDOLPH, ELLIS F .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 20, P. O. and there raised to manhood. He early learned the trade of tanning, and followed that business eight years. He then engaged in agricultural pur- suits, and came to Iowa and settled in Polk county in 1856, where he now owns 360 acres of land. He was married January 29, 1857, to Miss Alice Davis, of Salem, Ohio. They have seven children: William E. F., Mary Elizabeth F., Rachel Ann F., Charles F., Richard F., Joseph F., Lewis F. They have lost one. He and his wife are identified with the Friends' So- ciety.
RILEY, J. J .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 7, P. O. Ankeny. Was born in Washington county, this State, in 1847, and was there raised. He learned the trade of house building, and followed that business about six years, when he engaged in agricultural pursuits. He came to Polk county in the year 1867, and now owns 745 acres of land. He was married Octo- ber 31, 1869, to Miss Lydia Justice, daughter of Daniel Justice. They have two children living: Martha Ada and Phebe Daisy. They have lost one. Mr. Riley has been closely identified with the growth and pros- perity of the county, and is numbered among its largest tax-payers. He was elected justice of the peace and township trustee.
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S' TANFIELD, ROBERT-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 30, P. O. Greenwood. Was born in County Down, Ireland, on March 17, 1829, and was there raised to manhood. He followed the occupation of a farmer and weaver during his residence in that country, and in 1867 immigrated to the United States, first settling in Cayuga county, Ohio. He resided there until 1871, when he came to this county. He was married April 24, 1861, to Miss Nancy Mercer, of Ireland. They have five children living: William, Mary, Martha, Margaret and Nellie. They have lost three. He now owns fifty acres of land, and is numbered among the successful farm- ers of Polk county.
SHACKELFORD, J. H .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 1, P. O. Elkhart. Born at Cincinnati, Ohio, August 5, 1837. Was raised in Ohio county, Indiana, until thirteen years of age, then moved with his parents to Ripley county, and was there raised to manhood. He early learned the trade of gunsmith, and followed that business until 1860. He enlisted July 15, 1861, in company D, Thirteenth Indiana infantry. Participated in the battles of Pea Ridge, Port Gibson, Champion's Hill, Black River, siege of Vicksburg, and others. He was wounded in the battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia, and sent to Baltimore Hospital, where he remained about six weeks, when he was removed to Hoddington Hospital, Philadelphia. He was afterward transferred to Camp Morton, Indiana, where he remained until the close of the war. Mustered out Sept. 28, 1865. He was married June 10, 1864, to Miss Mahala Williamson, of Ripley county, Indiana. They have eight children: Katie E. (born August 22, 1866), Sarah F. (born October 24, 1867), Alpheus V. (born November 24, 1868), Charles H. (born October 19, 1869), John E. (born June 22, 1871), Lula (born November 7, 1875), Warren H. (born September 7, 1877) and Emma (born January 22, 1879).
SINON, JAMES-Farmer and stock-dealer, section 12, P. O. Elkhart. Was born in Tipperary, Ireland, in the year 1820, and was there raised to manhood. He immigrated to America in the spring of 1850, and settled in Anderson county, Vermont. He resided there until 1878, when he moved to Polk county, Iowa, and settled in Douglas township, where he now owns 130 acres of land. He was married February 5, 1846, to Miss Bridget Broderick, of the same county. They have nine children living: Ann, James, Martin G., Edward, Frank F., John, William, Mary Ellen and Margaret. They have lost one. Mr. Sinon and family are members of the Catholic Church, and are among its liberal supporters.
SUMSTINE, PETER-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 18, P. O. Ankeny. Was born in St. Joseph county, Indiana, December 25, 1836, and was there raised until about fifteen years of age, when he came to Polk county. He has always followed the occupation of farming. Was mar- ried December 25, 1860, to Miss Minerva Thornton, of this county. He was left an orphan at an early age, and came to Polk county without any appreciable means, and now owns 200 acres of land. Mr. Sumstine has been closely identified with the growth and prosperity of the county, and had to endure the privations and hardships consequent upon the early set- tlement of a country.
T HORNTON, JOHN S .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 29, P. O.
Greenwood. Was born in Vermillion county, Illinois, October 11,
1827. He came to Iowa in 1847, and settled in Polk county. He moved 67
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to Jasper county, Missouri, in 1869, and resided there until 1874, when he returned to Polk county. He now owns eighty acres of land. Was elected first township clerk, and held the office four years. Has always taken an active part in the school interests of his township. He was married April 4, 1850, to Esther Lewis, of Vermillion county, Illinois. They have eleven children: Rachel, Evangeline, Samantha J., Thomas C., Mary Frances, Ambrose, William H., Nathan, Charity, Mary Etta and John W. Have lost two. Mrs. Thornton died February 28, 1879. Mr. T. is one of the few remaining pioneers of Polk county. He is connected with the Society of Friends.
THORNTON, R. H .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 32, P. O. Green- wood. Among the many enterprising men who left comfortable homes in the East, no one is deserving of more special mention than the above named, who was born in Montgomery county, Ohio, November 1, 1824, and was raised in Vermillion county, Illinois, until 1845, and then came to Polk county. He was the first settler in what is now Douglas township. His first improvements were made near the site of his present residence. His success in Iowa may be inferred from the fact that he came to Polk county with very limited means, consisting of one old wagon, two yoke of oxen, one cow and very little money, and now owns 265 acres of valuable land, about all under cultivation, with good buildings. He has served as a mem- ber of the Board of Supervisors several terms. He has also held various township offices. He was married to Miss Rachel Hayworth, of Vermil- lion county, Illinois, in 1843. They have eight children living from this union: George, Richard, Martin, Clara, Daniel, John, Peter and Ada. They have lost four. Mrs. Thornton died November 1, 1876. He married Mrs. Mary Reynolds, of Polk county, May 3, 1877. They have one child by this union, Ruth. Mrs. Thornton has six children living by a former marriage: Milton, Eliza, Laura, William, Tillman and Irena Ella. Mr. Thornton has always been closely associated with the United Brethren in Christ Church, and has always been a liberal contributor to and supporter of the same.
ANHORN, RILEY -- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 16, P. O. Greenwood. Was born in Tippecanoe county, Indiana, May 22, 1850, and came with his parents to Iowa in 1854, settling in this county. He has followed the occupation of farming from youth. Has also engaged extensively in the stock business, and has been classed among the promi- nent stock shippers of the county. He, with his brother, is now farming about a thousand acres of land. He was married August 19, 1872, to Miss Jennie Madden, daughter of Hon. W. G. Madden. They have two chil- dren: Dot and Dolly. Mr. Vanhorn is a prominent member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge, Des Moines. He is a man who always takes an active inter- est in the welfare of the county, and is closely associated with its growth and prosperity.
VANHORN, C. W .- Farmer, section 8, P.O. Greenwood. Was born in Des Moines, May 12, 1858, and has been raised in this county, mostly in Doug- las township. He was married August 24, 1879, to Miss Sylvia J. Cory, who was also raised in this county. He is now farming about one hundred acres of land, and is considered among the prosperous farmers of the county.
VANHORN, F. M .- Farmer, section 8, P. O. Greenwood. Was born in Des Moines, February 23, 1858. His father was among the early settlers
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of the county, and raised a family of seven children, five of whom were sons. The subject of our sketch was raised a farmer, and has engaged in the business with the laudable ambition to succeed. He was married Jan- uary 1, 1878, to Miss Adaline Hadley, of Story county. They have one daughter, Rose G. (born November 23, 1878).
W FAGNER, PETER-Farmer and stock-raiser, section 19, P. O.
Ankeny. Was born in Dearborn county, Indiana, December 25, 1840, and was there raised until about fourteen years of age, when he moved with his parents to Clayton county, Iowa. He early learned the trade of carpenter, and followed that business until he was twenty years of age. He then engaged in farming. He came to Polk county in 1867, and settled in Douglas township, where he now owns 258 acres of land. Was married August 26, 1862, to Miss Ida E. M. Weyreach, of Clayton county. They have six children: Mary Matilda, William, John George, Henry Edward, Clara Josephine and Edwin Raymond.
WILSON, J. E. C .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 22, P. O. Green- wood. Was born in Adams county, Indiana, April 30, 1845, and was there raised until about ten years old, when he moved with his mother to Knox county, Illinois, and there resided until about 1861. He then enlisted in company G, Eighth Missouri regiment volunteer infantry. Was in the battles of Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Hall's Springs, Coldwater, Vicksburg and Jackson; also, the siege of Vicksburg, and nearly all the other prominent battles in which the regiment was engaged. He was slightly wounded at the first attack on Vicksburg, wounded at Arkansas Post, struck with a shell at Kingston, and slightly injured. He was promoted to corporal for valuable services rendered, and was acting sergeant at the close of the war. He was married October 19, 1868, to Miss Sarah Ann Pyle, of Starke county, Illinois. Was again married, to Miss Mary Brazelton, of Polk county. She is a lady esteemed by all who know her. Mr. Wilson has always taken an active part in the schools of his neighborhood, and has held important township offices.
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B' IDDLE, WILLIAM-Farmer, section 20, P. O. Altoona. Was born in Germany, June 23, 1823, followed the business of a mercantile clerk until he was twenty-six years of age, then became postmaster, under contract and followed that until 1851. Immigrated to the United States and settled in Franklin township, Polk county, Iowa, where he now owns 160 acres of land, 120 under cultivation. He was married to Josephine Stehle, of Germany. They have six children: Christian, Charles, Julius, Emma, Ingnetz and Albert, all living in Polk county. He was a volunteer in the army of his country during the disturbance of 1848. Was among the first settlers of this township.
BONDURANT, A. C .- Farmer and stock-raiser, section 31, P. O. Al- toona. Among the many enterprising citizens of Polk county may be mentioned the subject of this sketch, who was born in Sangamon county, Illinois, on the first day of September, 1829, and was raised there on a farm. He started in life with a laudable ambition to succeed, and, with nothing but his willing hands and hopeful heart to overcome all obstacles, he com- menced to build on the solid foundation of honest industry. He availed "himself of a cherished plan to locate in the promising State of Iowa, and in
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1857 came to Polk county and purchased land in this and Douglas town- ships and from year to year he has added to his possessions and now owns over twenty-five hundred acres of land and he has proved himself one of the most practical as well as successful agriculturalists in the county. As a stock-raiser and feeder he takes a front rank. The small house he first built after his arrival has changed to a stately mansion, surrounded with stately shade and ornamental trees, and his home gives every indication of ease and comfort. He has been closely identified with the interests of the county and his influence is always on the side of right and justice, and having turned the whole force of his life in one direction, has secured the reward which must follow persistent, honorable effort. He was married October 27, 1861, to Miss Margaret M. Brooks, of Rising Sun, Iowa, a lady whose life has been devoted to making home happy and one who proves to be her husband's best counselor. They have six children: Emma (born August 23, 1862), Fannie ( born October 22, 1864), Florence (born Septem- ber 26, 1870), Charles B. (born December 4, 1873), Nellie (born Novem- ber 23, 1874), Alexander (born October 1, 187S). Mr. and Mrs. Bondurant are both active members of the Christian Church and are among its most ac- tive workers and most liberal contributors. Mr. B., in order to guard against any future embarrasment of the church, has deeded to it forty acres of good land, an act that indicates his interest in its present as well as future welfare.
BROTHERS, JESSE-Farmer, section 35, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Pasquotank county, North Carolina, in 1824, and was raised there and in Guilford county, North Carolina, until he was twenty-one years of age. Then moved and settled in Wayne county, Indiana, where he resided until 1856, when he came to Iowa and settled in Jasper county. Lived there until 1866, when he came to this county and settled in this township, and now owns 160 acres of land, mostly under cultivation. He followed the occupation of carpenter until he came to Iowa, when he commenced agri- cultural pursuits. Was married to Eliza Crawford, born in Ohio, in 1851. They have four children: Leroy, William, Mary Jane and Samuel. Have lost one child.
C AHOUN, WILLIAM H .- Farmer, section 22, P. O. Mitchellville.
Was born in Meigs county, Ohio, April 21, 1840, and remained there until 1858, when he came to Iowa, settling in this township. He is the owner of 120 acres of land, nearly all of which is under cultivation. August 14, 1862, he was united in marriage with Sarah A. McCleary, daughter of Abel and Susanah McCleary. They have two children living: Rose and Jen- nie L. Have lost two. Mr. C. has held the offices of township trustee, constable, road supervisor, etc. He and his wife are connected with the M. E. Church.
CHAMBERS, S. E .- Farmer, section 26, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Harrison county, Ohio, October 10, 1834, and resided there until 1854, when he came to Iowa and settled in Polk county. Has followed farming from youth and now owns 120 acres of improved land. He was married February 29, 1868, to Elnora Schafer, of Jasper county, Iowa. They have six children: Franklin G., William P., Oharles Emery, Harri- son C., Samuel Edwin and Mary Isabella. He enlisted July 21, 1863, in the Eighth Iowa cavalry and was promoted to sixth corporal. Joined Rosecrans at Louisville, Kentucky, thence to Nashville and Johnsville. Camped during that winter at Waverly, Tennessee, and in the spring re-
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turned to Nashville, thence to Chattanooga, and was on Batty's Rockyface expedition, Tennessee, Dalton Hill, Georgia, Resaca, Kingston, Big Shanty, in the Seven Day's fight, ordered on general raid with Wilson, crossed Mississippi and Alabama, was in the battles of Tuscaloosa and Selma, Ala- bama, thence to Macon, Georgia, there received news of Lincoln's death. Was mustered out at Macon, August 28, 1865. Mr. Chambers has held the office of assessor of the township and was also trustee for several terms in Jasper county. He is identified with the Congregational Church at Mitchellville, and his wife is also a member of the same.
CRAWFORD, H .- Farmer, section 5, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Butler county, Ohio, in 1822, and was raised there until about nineteen years of age. He came to Iowa in 1854 and settled in this township, where he now owns forty-two acres of land. He was married December 31, 1847, to Elizabeth McClay, daughter of Richard and Sarah McClay, of Wayne county, Indiana. They have a family of four children living: Nancy Ann (born July 6, 1854), Eda (born October 24, 1856), James M. (born Septem- ber 5, 1859) and Daniel P. (born September 21, 1864).
D' AVIS, J. E .- Farmer, section 6, P. O. Mitchellville. Was born in Erie county, New York, May 24, 1832 and made it his home until 1839, when, with his parents, he moved to Menard county, Illinois. There resided until 1865, when he came to this State and settled on his present homestead of 290 acres, all of which is under cultivation. He was married January 17, 1860, to Miss M. R. Virgin, of Knox county, Ohio. They have two children: James W. and George B. Mr. D. has held important township offices and has also figured conspicuously in state and county elections.
DEARINGER, DAVID W .- Farmer, section -, P. O. Altoona. Is the son of M. and Matilda Dearinger and was born June 17, 1848 near Indianapolis, Indiana. He lived there until 1850, when he came to Jasper county, Iowa, and lived there until 1874, when he took up his residence in this county and township. Owns a farm of eighty acres. On the fifth of April, 1875, he was married to Miss Carolina M. Voris. She is a daughter of John and Jane Voris, of Marion county, Iowa. ' They have two children: Amos B. and Banner B. He and his wife are identified with the M. E. Church.
F AIR, J. D .- Farmer, section 7, P. O. Altoona. Was born in Van- Wert county, Ohio, October 14, 1853, and was left an orphan at an early age. He was brought up by Mrs. McQueen, of Franklin township. Has followed the occupation of farming from youth and owns a farm of sev- enty acres. He was married October 3, 1875, to Elizabeth Haines, of Polk county, Iowa. They have one child, Rosetta (born April 21, 1878).
H TENNINGER, GEORGE-Farmer, section 33, P.FO. Mitchellville.
Was born in Medina county, Ohio, April 13, 1843, and after leaving there removed with his family to Henry county, Illinois. In 1868 he came to Iowa and settled where he now resides. He and his brother now own 240 acres of land. During the war he enlisted in February, 1865, in the Ninth Illinois cavalry, and during the service was on detached duty, and was mustered out at Selma, Alabama.
HUDSON, W. T .- Farmer, section 32, P. O. Altoona. Was born in Shelby county, Tennessee, February 15, 1844, and when young he moved with his parents to Jefferson, Arkansas, and in 1851 to Saline county, same State. He came to Iowa in 1861 and settled in this county, and in June,
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1863, enlisted in the Eighth Iowa cavalry. Participated in the battles of Resaca, Lovejoy, Cassville, and was with Sherman's March to Atlanta. Was taken prisoner with nearly all the regiment and sent to Andersonville, where he remained until the close of the war. He returned home and now owns 125 acres of land. He was married September 10, 1867, to Mrs. Eliza, widow of the late John Brown, of St. Louis. By this union they have three children: Ada, Frank, and Anna. Mrs. Hudson has one daughter by former marriage, Marian C. Brown. Mr. Hudson has held several township offices, and is also a member of the G. A. R. Post at Mitchellville.
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