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ROUNDS, CHARLES B., was born in Winslow, Me., Dec. 4, 1839; in 1844, he went to live with a relative at Trenton, N. J., his parents having died while he was quite young; lived in Trenton until 1857, when he entered the regular army, 5th U. S. Regt .; was in Utah, Oregon and New Mexico un- til the breaking-out of the rebellion ; during the rebellion he was stationed in New Mexico the entire time; after the close of the war, his regiment went to Colorado, established Fort Reynolds, and was stationed there until 1868, when he was mustered out of service, his term of enlistment having expired. Came to Ottumwa in 1871; was con- nected with the North Missouri Rail- way Co., until 1874; in February, 1878, engaged in his present business. He is Alderman of the Fourth Ward ; served one year as Township Clerk. Married Emma F. Light in April, 1872; she was born in Pennsylvania ; they have one child, Marcus J. Mrs. Rounds is a member of the Main St. M. E. Church.
Rowe, A., laborer.
ROWLAND, M., Street Commis- sioner ; born in Ireland Dec. 25, 1838 ; came to Quebec in 1854, and after liv- ing in Canada three years, moved to Monroe Co., N. Y., where he lived for a year ; came to Fairfield, Jefferson Co., in 1858; in November, 1861, came to Ottumwa; he was employed in the wholesale grocery house of J. H.
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Merrill & Co., for twelve years, and was afterward engaged in the packing- house of Ladd & Co .; he was appointed Street Commissioner on the 18th of March, 1878. Married Oct. 20, 1861, to Ellen Doran, who was born in Ire- land; they have had eight children, four of whom died in infancy; the liv- ing are Annie, Bridget, Maggie and Mary Ellen. Members of the Catholic Church.
Rowland, P., employe C., R. I. & P. R. R. Russell, J. R., wagon-maker.
Russell, T. J., blacksmith. Rutherford, J., laborer.
PRAGUES, DAVID, teamster. Samuels, B., dry goods.
Sampson, S., tailor.
Sachel, William, coal-miner.
SANCHEZ, FRANK, born in Bavaria Nov. 11, 1820; came to the United States in March, 1853; moved to Dallas Co., Iowa, in July, 1854 ; en- gaged in farming; in 1863, went to Chicago and became a cattle-dealer, in partnership with Isaac Waixel ; in 1875, came to Ottumwa and built soap works. Married Louisa Margall Nov. 26, 1846 ; born in Bavaria; have six children- Mary L., now Mrs. Adolph Smith, Arlington Heights; Theodore, associ- ated with his father; Frank J., with C. H. Hack, of Chicago; Charles, with his father ; Caroline and Alice Matilda. SANFORD, STEPHEN B., born in Williston, Chittenden Co., Vt., Jan. 10, 1816; in 1852, removed to Granville, Licking Co., Ohio; lived there until 1856 ; in 1857, came to this State, locating at Iowa Falls, Hardin Co., where he lived for two years ; then two years in Eldora; two in Grinnell ; thence to Washington, Iowa, in 1864, and to Ottumwa Jan. 15, 1878; he has been in the hotel business for thirty- six years, in the livery business ten. Married, in November, 1836, Miss Mary A. Smith, who was born in Williston, Vt., March 12, 1815 ; have had five children, four living-two sons and two daughters. Sauer, Adam, butcher.
Saylor, John, farmer. Sax, Charles, clothing. Schaub, L., saloon-keeper.
SCHICK, CHARLES, stave and barrel manufacturer, firm of J. C. Schick
& Co .; born in Germany ; came to America with his parents in 1848; to Ottumwa, Iowa, in 1868. Married Elizabeth Lawson Oct., 1869; have four children-Iowa, Maggie, Charles J., William D. He is real estate owner. Schick, V., cooperage and timber dealer. Schinderley, Martin, employe C., B. & Q. R. R.
Schmitt, A., clothing dealer. Schreeve, J. S., teamster.
SCOTT, E. M. B., firm of Scott & Goodall, druggists and booksellers, cor- ner Main and Green streets; residence on Jefferson street ; born March 26, 1842, in Dayton, Ohio ; in 1856, came to Fair- field, Iowa; engaged in the drug busi- ness in 1865, firm of Clarke & Scott ; continued till 1875, when he removed to Ottumwa and had charge of the retail department of J. L. Taylor & Co., drug- gists ; June 10, 1878, commenced their present business. Married Miss Mar- garet Brown October, 1866; she was born Oct. 21, 1845, in Wapello Co., Iowa; have one child-Norman, aged 10 years. He enlisted in 1862, Co. E, 36th I. V. I., and served through the war ; was il the battle of Helena, capture of Little Rock, Jenkins' Ferry and others. Re- publican. Mrs. S. is a member of the Christian Church.
Sculley, J. C., tinner.
Sehl, John, employe C., B. & Q. R. R.
Sellars, Henry, employe C., B. & Q. R. R.
Shafer, Alois, brewer.
Sharp, W. P., commercial traveler;
Shaw, Enoch, barber.
Shea, John, laborer.
Shea, J. W., laborer.
Shea, Owen, section boss C., R. I. & P. R. R.
SHEFFER, G. H., with W. A. Jordan & Sons; born in Nova Scotia Jan. 6, 1834; while young went to Boston; he was, for a time, engaged in the lumber business in Maine; came from there to Ottumwa in 1862; was in the dry goods business for himself eleven years, then entered the house of Jordon & Sons, as salesman. Was for two years a member of the City Council. Married Martha A. Fuller Jan. 26, 1859 ; she is a native of Maine and was born March, 1838; they have- two children-George H. and Samuel.
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Mr. Sheffer has real estate valued at $10,000. Mrs. Sheffer is a member of the Congregational Church.
Shehan, T., employe R. R.
Shepard, J. R., agricultural implements. SHEPHERD, THOS. K., pat- entee of the " Monitor " and manufact- urer of the " Big Giant Pump; " born near Richmond, Jefferson Co., Ohio, July 31, 1834: came to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, in 1857; to Ottumwa in 1860, and invented the pump April 11, 1876. Married Melissa Whitcomb, Jan. 7, 1864 ; she was born in Fairfield, Iowa, Nov. 2, 1841 ; have three children liv- ing-Gracie M., Lotty Edna, and an infant son Fred; two died in infancy. Mr. Shepherd owns eighty acres in Sec- tion 17, Richland Tp.
Sherod, J. G., retired.
Shreeve, Wm., teamster.
Shury, J. W., plasterer.
Silberman, F., dealer in hides and furs. Simmons, C., carpenter.
Simmons, Frank, traveling salesman.
Simmons, W. H., painter.
Simons, Henry, wagon-maker.
Sinnamon, W. J., railroad employe.
Simpson, Alex., retired.
SISSON, H. B., DR., dental sur- geon ; born in Champaign, Ohio, Aug. 27,1821; when 14, went to Mississippi; remained one year, and thence to Louisi- ana and remained twelve years; after- ward lived in Kentucky and Indiana ; came to Ottumwa, Iowa, in 1853, and engaged in present business ; has been twenty-five years in his profession, and aside from that has given attention to fruit raising and honey. Married Mar- garet Rider Oct. 1, 1855; she was born in Fayette Co., Penn., in 1831 ; lost three children, four living-Virginia E., Min- nie B., Willie T. and Leonidas W. Skellenger, Luther, teamster.
SLEEPER, F. R., born in Compton, N. H., Jan. 3, 1854; came to Ottumwa in August, 1878; is stockholder and one of the directors and superintendent of the Ottumwa Starch Co. Married Clara P. Vinton Nov. 15, 1876 ; have one child-Lawrence E.
SLOAN, J., born July 7, 1844, at Joliet, Ill. Aug. 18, 1862, enlisted in Co. K, of the 100th III. V. I .; was engaged in several battles; mustered out
on account of wounds received in battle. Was agent for the C., A. & St. L. R. R. eight years ; then agent for the St. L., K. C. & W. R. R. Co., at Wellsville, Mo., eight months ; went to Moulton, Iowa, and remained three years in same capacity ; Nov. 13, 1877, came to Ot- tumwa, where he holds the same position. Married C. Snider Nov. 15, 1874.
Smeeton, J., milk dealer.
Smith, D.
Smith, F. W., fruit-grower.
Smith, G. A.
Smith, G. W., clerk.
Smith, J. B., junk store.
Smith, J. B., plater J. Ruffler Co.
Smith, J. J., commission merchant.
Smith, J. L., engineer.
Smith, Lewis, mechanic.
SMITH, WILLARD M., photo- graphic artist ; born in East Schuyler, Herkimer Co., N. Y., Sept. 9, 1853 ; came to Ottumwa in July, 1878; en- gaged in photographic business five years in Chicago previous to coming to Ot- tumwa; Mr. Smith is one of the best photographic artists in the West.
Smith, W. J., R. R. employe.
Smith, Wyatt, barber.
Spaulding, A. M.
SPRAGUE, P. B., born in Wash- ington Co., Ohio ; came to Ottumwa in 1874; engaged in the drug trade ; his place of business is on the corner of Main and Union streets, where he keeps a first-class stock. Married Sarah A. Kimmey Aug. 25, 1875 ; have one child -Harry B.
Springer, James, R. R. conductor. Steck, A. C., attorney.
Spurlock, L. B., teamster. Squires, Daniel, retired.
Stay, Edward.
Stephenson, W. T., painter.
STELLER, WILLIAM, butcher, E. Main street ; born May 7, 1842, in Prussia ; in 1854, came to St. Louis ; the following year, removed to Keokuk, Iowa; in 1866, came to Ottumwa; in 1873, commenced his present business. Enlisted in 1861, in Co. H, 15th Mo. V. I .; served three years and two months, and was honorably discharged ; was in the battles of Pea Ridge, Corinth, Per- ryville, Ky., Stone River, Tenn., Chicka- mauga, Sherman's march to the sea and
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others. Married E. A. Bond in 1868 ; she was born in 1846, in New York ; have two children-Fred and Walter. Members of the Lutheran Church.
Sterrett, J. F., insurance agent.
Stevens, J. C., dealer in agrl. implements. STEVENS, W. H., firm of Stevens & Dennis, dealers in groceries and pro- visions ; born in McDonough Co., Ill., Oct. 17, 1844; when 3 years old, his parent removed to Highland Tp., Wa- pello Co .; lived on a farm until 1873; came to Ottumwa, and engaged in pres- ent business. Married March 9, 1871, Mary M. Dennis; she was born in Schuy- ler Co., Mo .; have two children-Leo and Fred. Owns real estate valued at $3,000.
STEWART, DUDLEY W.,
DR., born at Athens, Ohio, March 23, 1836; moved with parents to West Point, Lee Co., Iowa, in March, 1840 ; March, 1857, moved to Rock Island; one year after to Chicago ; resided there until the spring of 1861, having charge of the Mercy Hospital for one year ; for two months, he had charge of Camp Butler in 1861; then enlisted in the 38th V. I .; regiment was on detached duty at Camp Butler for twenty-two months ; then to Fort Madison in 1863, and re- mained eight months; then to Daven- port for ten months ; he came to Ottumwa in the fall of 1865. He married Sept. 9, 1863, Josephine R. Reeves ; born at Fort Madison Jan. 1, 1845 ; have two sons -Rollin R. and Frank S.
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Stewart, J. L., music dealer.
STEWART, O. E .; born Oct. 11, 1844, in Henry Co., Iowa ; moved with parents to Des Moines Co. in 1850. In 1861, enlisted in Co. E, 15th Iowa V. I .; served till nearly the close of the war ; mustered out on account of wounds received in the battle of Pittsburg Land- ing ; was in the siege and battle of Cor- inth; siege and battle of Vicksburg; siege and battles around Atlanta. Mar- ried Annie Ogdon Nov 25, 1874; have two children-Ruth and Francis. Has been three years chief train dispatcher, and the present time train master, of the C., B. & Q. R. R. Co. at this point. Stewart, W. H., railroad employe.
STILES, EDWARD H., HON., a prominent citizen of Wa-
pello Co., was born at Granby, Hart- ford Co., Conn., on the 3d day of October, 1836 ; in December, 1856, he came to this county with the intention of making the West his home, and, dur- ing the following winter, taught school. Before he came West, he had commenced the study of law, and, in the spring of 1857, he again resumed it in the office of Col. S. W. Summers, then a leading lawyer of Ottumwa. In December. 1857, he was admitted to the bar, having passed a remarkably fine examination, and immediately afterward formed a co- partnership with Col. Summers. In 1858, Mr. Stiles was elected a member of the City Council, and, in 1859, City Solicitor. During the Presidential cam- paigu of 1860, Mr. Stiles was a very earnest Democrat, and heartily espoused the cause of the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, urging his election in many forcible speeches in this and adjoin- ing counties. After the breaking- out of the rebellion, he regarded it as his duty to ally himself with the Republican party in the preservation of the Union, and has ever since been an earnest Republican. In January, 1861, at the first session of the first Board of Supervisors of the county, he was elected Attorney of the Board, and, a year later, was re-elected ; in January, 1864, he was selected by the Republican party as its representative in the State Legislature from this county, and served with dis- tinction during the session on the im- portant Standing Committee on Judici- ary and Finance, and a notable special committee on a prohibitory liquor law ; in 1865, Mr. Stites was elected over his his former law partner, Col. Summers, who was his Democratic opponent on on this occasion, to the State Senate ; here, again, he was prominent as a mem- ber of the Judiciary and Finance Com- mittees, and of a joint committee of the Legislature, appointed to investigate the facts respecting a certain large deficit in the Swamp-Land Fund of the State. As Chairman, on the part of the State Sen- ate, of the latter committee, Mr. Stiles formally conducted the examination of all of the witnesses, took all the testi- mony and prepared the report, the in- vestigation consuming the greater part
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of the session. At the same session, in 1866, the office of Reporter of the de- cisions of the Supreme Court, the incum- bents of which were previously appointed by the judges of the courts, was made elective ; this innovation was strenuously opposed by Mr. Stiles, as unwise, but notwithstanding this fact, he was nomi- nated by the Republican State Conven- tion, held during the succeeding summer as a candidate for the office, and elected at the fall election ; in October, 1870, Mr. Stiles was re-elected to the same office, and at the expiration of his second term, he positively declined to again be a candidate, and accordingly retired. As Reporter of the Supreme Court, Mr. Stiles prepared the headnotes, and published sixteen volumes (Numbers 22 to 37, inclusive) of the " Iowa Reports," and which take high rank among the law reports of this country. It is not too much for a friend to say that he re- gards Mr. Stiles' " Reports " as among the very best. His clear, analytical mind enabled him at once to seize upon the very point decided by the Court, and to present it in the headrotes without be- ing incumbered by any extraneous mat- ter. This makes his headnotes to the cases decided the very pith of the opin- ion. In 1873, he prepared and pub- lished a new Iowa digest, in two vol- umes. This work was projected by T. F. Withrow, Esq., last predecessor of Mr. Stiles in the office of Reporter, who was early compelled to relinquish its preparation, in consequence of an im- portant professional engagement in an- other State. He has now in press Vol- ume III, of his " Digest," the three volumes being a complete digest of the "Iowa Reports," from the first case re- ported down to and including Volume XLVI. His " Digest," like his " Re- ports," is a work of great merit, putting the bar of the State under many obliga- tions to him for the care, labor and skill he has bestowed upon it. As a lawyer, Mr. Stiles has fairly earned the honora- ble reputation of being one of the very best in the State. His familiarity with the " Reports," acquired during the eight years he was Reporter, and in the preparation of the three volumes of his " Digest," enables him to be one of the
best case lawyers we have; while his extensive and careful reading has given him an accurate knowledge of the prin- ciples of the law. He is careful and painstaking in the preparation of a case for trial or for argument ; and, if he has any fault, it is a peculiarity of his which often prompts him to regard his own side of a case as the weak one, growing out of the fact that he studies with care everything that he can imagine might be brought against him by his opponent ; but, when once he has settled down to an opinion, it is with difficulty he is shaken in it. As an advocate, he is forcible, agreeable and persuasive ; hav- ing considerable natural talent as an orator, his extensive reading and a prac -. tice of twenty years enable him to pre- sent his case either to the Court or jury clearly, and often with great force and power. As a politician, Mr. Stiles is an active worker, is well known and justly esteemed by his party throughout the State, and, undoubtedly, in the fut- ure, as in the past, his merit will be appreciated, and additional honors and responsibilities will be placed upon him. STOESSEL, PETER, of the firm of S. D. Pierce & Co., dealers in boots and shoes ; born in Alsace, France (now Germany), Nov. 27, 1834; came to United States in 1855, to Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co .; in 1859, to Ottumwa, en- gaged in harness making until 1861; then in farming in Davis Co .; in 1861, returned to Ottumwa; was with E. M. Chapin in the wholesale leather busi- ness four years; 1867 to 1869 in leather and hide business here ; 1870 to 1876, on his farm, in Center and Green Tps., in nursery business and farming; Janu- ary, 1877, engaged in present business. Married Martha La Salle Feb. 2, 1860 ; born in Frederickstown, Mo .; had nine children, five living-John Henry, Al- bert Theodore, Rudolph, Mary, Agnes and Jennette Josephine. Members of the Catholic Church.
Stratton, O., dealer in produce.
STRASSLER, MARK, born in Germany, April 25, 1839; came to America in 1852; to Ottumwa in 1864. Enlisted in Co. E, 1st I. V. I., in 1861 ; served the term, three months, then mustered out; was in battle at Williams'
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Creek; he is locomotive engineer on the C., B. & Q. R. R. Married Naomi Teedrick, Sept. 3, 1865; have three children-Mary E., George E., Anna B. Republican. Stroble, J. M., tailor.
SHAFER, JOHN F., firm of Strong & Shafer, proprictors Ottumwa Business College; born in Franklin, Wayne Co., Ind., Dec. 6, 1855 ; re- moved with parents to Dallas Co., Iowa, in 1857; engaged in mercantile pur- suits and teaching until he came to Ottumwa, in October, 1874; has been connected with the College as teacher since 1876.
STRONG, WM. D., of the firm of Strong & Shafer, proprietors of the Ot- tumwa Business College; born in Ana- mosa, Jones Co., Iowa, April 16, 1854; his previous business was farming and teaching; the College is conducted on the scholarship plan, life, $40; artistic penmanship, $35; three-months course, $25; commercial department and com- mon branches, or normal department, $10 per term.
Swabkey, Carl, musician. Swanson, A. M.
Swanson, A., cabinet-maker.
SWANSON, CHARLES J., clerk at Ballingall House; born in Sweden June 24, 1857; came to Ottumwa in 1862; was engaged with W. C. Moss in the grocery business, then with W. J. Linn as telegrapher ; at present is in the Ballingall House. Member of the Lutheran Church. Republican.
Sweeney, Jerry, laborer.
SWENSON, FRED, merchant. tailor and dealer in gents' furnishing goods, Main street, opposite Worcester's ; residence on Market street ; born March 8, 1845, in Sweden; in 1868, came to Ottumwa, Iowa; in 1877, commenced his present business ; he carries as fine a line of cloths as can be found in the city. Married Miss Petronella Larson in 1867; she was born in 1843, in Sweden; have three children-Julius H. L., Harry E. and Anton E. Mem- bers of the Lutheran Church. Re- publican.
Swiggett, S. A., merchant. Swisher, Isaac, laborer.
Sugrugh, Daniel, laborer.
Sullivan, John, hardware.
SUMMERS, SAMUEL V., COL., attorney at law ; bornin Fairfax Co., Va., March 8, 1820; came to Keosauqua, Van Buren Co., Iowa, July, 1838; the winter of 1838 and 1839 was spent at Burlington, he being Ser- geant-at-Arms of the Legislature ; re- turned to Keosauqua in the spring of 1839; resided there until the fall of 1846, when he came to Ottumwa. Served in the 7th Iowa Cavalry during the late rebellion ; entered the service in 1863; mustered out as Colonel in February, 1865. Married Marion M. Sheffield in July, 1862; she was born in South Bend, Ind .; have four chil- dren-Georgia M., Ada, William T. and Clement. Mrs. Summers is a member of the Congregational Church. Sumner, Thomas, mechanic.
JARLTON, E., laborer.
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TAYLOR, JAMES L., DR., born near Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio, July 17, 1824 ; chose the profession of medicine; read with Dr. Cyrus Faulke- ner, at Hamilton ; he attended the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati ; in 1846, began practice in Alexandria, Mo .; con- tinued but one year; the hardships en- countered there were such as tend to strengthen and inspire a determination to succeed in spite of the opposition or indifference of the world; moved to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; remained two years, in constant practice; thence to Columbus, Louisa Co .; spent one sum- mer ; he arrived at Ottumwa late in 1851 ; practiced four years ; fall of 1855, discontinued his practice and engaged in the drug business; from a small and unpretentious beginning, trade rapidly developed, and his sales exceeded in value all others in this locality ; when the B. & M. R. R. was completed to Ottumwa, he saw the advantages offered by the improved facilities of transporta- tion, and opened a wholesale department ; now has the largest trade, wholesale and retail, in druggists' supplies, books, sta- tionery, etc., in the State; has always been prominently identified with the business interests of Ottumwa; was one of the founders of the Iowa National
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Bank, and has been considerably en- gaged in farming, stock-raising, etc. ; he is a typical Western self-made man. Married Juliette A. Garner in May, 1846 ; she was born in Maryland ; have five children -- Emma (wife of Robert Finley, of Ottumwa), Jarrett Asbury, Clara, Charles O. and James G .; one daughter, Mollie E., wife of W. D. El- liot, died Nov. 8, 1875.
Taylor, Z., butter-packer.
Teeter, I. P., Pastor Main Street M. E. Church.
Temple, George, tailor. Templin, Cyril, railroad employe.
THOMPSON, WILLIAM C.,
Clerk of the Courts; born near Browns- ville, Brown Co., Ohio, Feb. 13, 1834 ; moved with parents to Green Tp., this county, November, 1848; engaged in farming and teaching until 1873; then came to Ottumwa ; was one of the pro- prietors of the Ottumwa Business Col- lege until Oct. 8, 1878, when he was elected Clerk of the Courts. Married Margaret A. Redenbaugh Aug. 2, 1862; born in Ottumwa ; have had six chil- dren ; lost three-Mary Ellen, Ida May and Guy ; three living-Jessie, Jennie June and Corinth. Mrs. Thompson is a member of the Main Street M. E. Church.
Thompson, Samuel, clerk.
THRONE, HENRY, merchant ; born April 12, 1850, in Medina Co., Ohio; came to Ottumwa in August, 1872 ; been engaged in the mercantile business about four years, at No. 640 West Second st. Married Nora M. Gorsuch April 23, 1874 ; have one child-Harry Throne. Republican.
Thorn, John, blacksmith.
Thornburg, Thomas, salesman.
THRALL, SENECA BROWN,
M. D., son of the late Prof. H. L. Thrall,of Kenyon College, Ohio; was born in Utica, Licking Co., in that State, Aug. 9, 1832 ; commenced the study of medi- cine with his father in 1849; in 1851- 52, attended a course of lectures at Star- ling Medical College, and subsequently passed through all the departments at Kenyon College, graduating A. B. in 1851, and A. M. in 1855 ; he also gra- duated at the University of New York ; he began practice with his father in
Columbus, and with the interval of little more than a year spent at Belle Center, Logan Co., resided there until he came to Ottumwa in May, 1856. Dr. Thrall is a member of the Wapello County Medical Society ; was its President in 1871. Has been a member of the State Medical Society since 1856, and was its Secretary in 1865, and President pro tem. in 1870; in 1873, he was again made Secretary, and annually re-elected until 1877; was a Delegate of the American Medical Association to San Francisco in 1871, and is an honorary member of the California State Medical Society. Has been a member of the City School Board for fifteen years. In 1862, was appointed Surgeon in the Military Hospital at Keokuk ; in November of that year, was commissioned Assistant Surgeon of the 13th Iowa V. I. ; served with it in the 17th Army Corps until May, 1864. Married May, 1856, Mary Brooks, of Columbus, Ohio ; have three children -- Frank B., Nellie and Homer N. Tilman, Ferrington. Tilleen, C. A., clerk.
Tilton, R. L., retired.
Tindell, N. M., grocer.
Tisdale, O. D., proprietor Planters' House. Tower, D. W., book-keeper.
TROTTER, THOMAS B., City Marshal and Chief of Police ; born in Knoxville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, Oct. 27, 1848 ; came with his parents to Ben- tonsport, Van Buren Co., Iowa, in the fall of 1852; soon moved to Glasgow, Jefferson Co., Iowa ; went to Bonaparte, where they resided about eleven years ; returned to Bentonsport ; lived there two years, then removed to Birmingham, in the same county ; came to Ottumwa in December, 1873. Was in the employ of the Johnston Ruffler Co. two years ; then went to Idaho, where he was in the employment of the Northwestern Stage Co. about eighteen months ; returned to Ottumwa. Has been City Marshal and Chief of Police thirteen months. Mr. Trotter married Sarah Florence Smith May 22, 1874 ; she was born in Indiana ; they have two children-George Francis and Mary Blanche. Mrs. Trotter is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Trotter's father lives with him; is a native of Pennsylvania.
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