Biographical and historical record of Greene and Carroll counties, Iowa. Containing portraits of all the presidents of the United States from Washington to Cleveland, with accompanying biographies of each; portraits and biographies of the governors of the state and a concise history of the two counties and their cities and villages, Part 32

Author: Lewis Publishing Company
Publication date: 1887
Publisher: Chicago : Lewis publishing company
Number of Pages: 728

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Miller are the parents of three children- Clarence E., Ida M. and Ada M. He has given them good educational advantages, and all are well fitted for teachers and to take responsible positions in life. Politically Mr. Miller is a Republican, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

ILLIAM F. ZELLIJOEFER, dealer in hardware, stoves, tinware, shelf and heavy hardware, Grand Junction, was born in Rome, Jefferson County, Wis- consin, September 22, 1851, son of George and Frederica (Tartsch) Zellhoefer, natives of Germany, the former of whom is deceased. Ile went to Foreston, Illinois, in 1869; tlience to Boone County in 1870, and to Grand Junction a year later, where he has since resided. He was engaged in the harness trade one year, having previously worked seven years at that trade. He engaged in his present business in May, 1879, and carries a capital stock of $3,000. He does an annual business of $15,000. He was married De- cember 26, 1875, to Ellen A. Thompson, daughter of John Thompson, who is deceased. They have three children-Gny W., Bertha and Forrest. Mr. Zellhoefer is a member of the Evangelical Association, and his wife is a Methodist. He served as town assessor two terms, and as treasurer several terms. He is now a member of the school board.

ANIEL EMBREE, lumber and coal dealer at Grand Junction, was born in Vermillion County, Illinois, October 14, 1839, son of Joseph Embree, a native of Georgia, who is now deceased. He lived on a farm until twelve years of age, when the

family removed to town. He came with his parents to Warren County, Iowa, in 1850. During the late war, he enlisted in Company G, Fifteenth Iowa Infantry, and served over three years. IIe enlisted as a private, and was promoted to Second Lieutenant. IIe participated in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Inka, Vicksburg, the Atlanta campaign, inarch to the sea, and through to Washing- ton. He came to Des Moines in 1865, and was engaged in the mercantile trade until 1869, when he came to Grand Junction and clerked for the railroad companies at that place and was proprietor of the railroad eating house at Grand Junction for five years. In 1879 he embarked in the lumber and coal trade, and carries a capital stock of $5,000. He has a good trade, and it is constantly increasing. He was married Angust 6, 1868, to Aggie J. Johnston. They have one daughter, Bertha, thirteen years old. Mr. Embree is a member of the Masonic fraternity, the Odd Fellows, and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Mrs. Embree is a member of the Presbyte- rian church.

OEL SHAW, a successful farmer and stock-raiser of Greene County, residing on section 13, Dawson Township, where he has 160 acres of choice land, is a son of Joel and Mariam Shaw, natives of England. They were the parents of six sons and six danghters, our subject being the fifth child. He was born in Butler County, Ohio, the date of his birth being September 27, 1838. He lived on the home farm till eight years old, when he began working in a woolen fac- tory, where he was employed for three years. At the age of twenty-three years he enlisted in defense of his country in Company H, Seventy-sixth Illinois Infantry, and was later

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transferred to Company HI, Fourth Regiment, Veteran Reserves. He was sent north and served on garrison duty at Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport, Iowa, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. IIe received his discharge at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 25, 1865, when he returned to Illinois, and for the two years following made his home with his brother- in-law, N. Drayer. IIe was united in mar- riage September 25, 1867, to Miss Livia Griffin, a daughter of Asa and Margaret (Schultz) Griffin, natives of New York State. They were the parents of three sons and three daughters, Mrs. Shaw being the fifth child. She was born January 31, 1847, at Cloves- ville, Delaware County, New York. To Mr. and Mrs. Shaw have been born five children, as follows-Charles J., IIester I., Mary A., Medford A. and Edith M. Both Mr. and Mrs. Shaw are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party. Postoffice Paton, Iowa.

ORACE WALRAD, farmer, section 11, Kendrick Township, postoffice Scranton, is a native of De Kalb County, Illinois, born September 10, 1844, and son of Daniel and Ann (Mullen) Walrad, the former a

native of New York. They were the parents of three children-IIorace, Arvilla B. and Watson. Horace was reared a farmer, his father being a farmer and a local preacher. In June, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, Fifty-fifth Illinois Infantry, Captain Fox commanding. He was wounded at Shiloh, above the elbow, by a musket ball, and his arm had to be amputated. He was confined in the hospital at Keokuk for a long time, and was honorably discharged August 22, 1862, at Chicago, Illinois. He was married

June 4, 1874, to Mary Marinda Jane Mowry, who was born in Ohio, and a daughter of P. W. and Miranda (Morgan) Mowry. Mr. Walrad resided in De Kalb County until 1870, when he came to Greene County, Iowa. He settled upon his present farm in 1874, which was then in its primitive condition, and there he has since resided. Mr. and Mrs. Walrad have two children-Daniel Irven and Walter M. Waland. Politically Mr. Walrad is a Republican, and is a member of N. H. Powers Post, No. 111, G. A. R., at Scranton. His father was twice married. To the second marriage were born three children-Julia Ann, Sarah Jane and D. E. Sarah Jane lives in Arkansas, and the others in Kansas.

OHN P. BONTZ, farmer and stock-raiser, residing on seetion 18, Hardin Township, is a native of Bavaria, Germany, born June 25, 1837, his parents. Jacob and Eve Bontz, also being natives of Bavaria. He was reared to the avocation of a farmer. IIe left his native country when about twelve years of age, sailing from Marseilles, France, in 1849, and landing at New Orleans. Ile immediately located in Peoria, Illinois, where he resided until 1862, in which year he went to Boulder County, Colorado, where he worked by the day in the gold and silver mines. In 1864 he went to Montana and commenced mining for himself, remaining there till 1866, when he returned to Colorado and engaged in farming, which he followed until 1869. He then came to Iowa, and was engaged in work- ing in the coal mines in Boone County until 1872. He then removed to Greene County, and has since resided on his farm on section 18, Hardin Township. He was married in Greene County in February, 1875, to Miss Anna Shaw, who was born in Illinois in June.

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1856, a daughter of Joseph and Harriet Shaw, natives of Canada. Three children have been born to this union-Viola, Fred and Joseph. Mr. Bontz is one of the self-made men of Greene County. IIe came to America a poor boy, but by hard work and careful manage- ment he has met with good success, and is now classed among the best farmers of Ilar- din Township, where he owns 268 acres of choice land, 160 acres located on section 18, and the remainder on seetion 6. His farm is well improved and under good cultivation, and his residence and farm buildings are comfortable and commodious.

EV. GEORGE ZELLHOEFER, de- ceased, late of Grand Junction, was born in Byren, Germany, April 1, 1818. Ile came to America in 1850, settling in Jef- ferson County, Wisconsin. IFe was a minis- ter in the Evangelical Association over twenty-five years; preached mostly in Wis- consin and Iowa. He came to Grand Junc- tion in 1871, where he preached and worked on a farm until his death, which occurred June 17, 1885. He was married October, 1848, to Frederica Tartsch. daughter of Gott- lieb Tartsch, deccased. They were the par- ents of eleven children, ten living-Chris- tina, William, John, George, August, Mary, Emma. Caroline, Edward and Sarah. The heirs still own the farm.

ILLIAM H. PERKINS, dealer in groceries, boots and shoes at Angus, was born in Wales, February 17, 1852, son of John Perkins, also a native of Wales. He left his native country in September, 1869. coming to LaSalle, Illinois, and the

following spring, to Emporia, Kansas, living there and in Osage City and Leavenworth until 1874. He spent one winter, in the meantime, in Bloomington, Illinois. In 1874 he went to Covington, Indiana, and the following year, visited his native country, returning in the spring of 1876, and in 1880 made a second visit to Wales, and visited Cali- fornia the same year, returning in the. fall of 1880. While in Indiana, he kept a grocery store at Coal Creek, near Covington. He came to Angus in 1882, and engaged in his present business the following April. He keeps a full line of groceries, provisions, boots, shoes and notions. He was married in September, 1881, to Jane Morgan, daughter of Thomas Morgan, deceased. Their children are-Janett, John and Edith. Mr. Perkins is a member of the Odd Fellows order, is town treasurer, in 1886, and re-elected for town treasurer for 1887 -- and has served as a mem- ber of the town council.

R. SAMUEL E. WARNER, the lead- ing dentist of Greene County, has been engaged in the practice of his profes- sion at Jefferson since January 1, 1879. He is located in McNeal's Block, on the north- west corner of the square. Dr. Warner was born in Erie County, New York, where he grew to manhood. Ile began the study of dentistry at Springville, in his native county, when about twenty years of age. In 1877 he came west, spending one year in Michigan and Illinois. His skill in his profession is everywhere recognized as is indicated by his extensive practice. His education has been thorough, and he is well informed on all matters pertaining to his business. adopting all improvements as soon as they are shown to be such. His office is completely fur-

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nished with the latest instruments pertaining to his profession, a recent addition being a Wilkerson chair. The doctor is the only one of his father's family residing in Iowa.

EN. F. ANDERSON resides on seetion 16, Grant Township, where his father, Preston Anderson, settled in 1866. The latter was a native of Greene County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood and married Eliza Jones. He emigrated with his family to Iowa, settling near Polk City, Polk County. The father bought the farm, now owned by his son, of Frank Robinson. who had made a few improvements, but the most of the im- provements have been made by Mr. Anderson, who died June 22, 1885. His wife is still living. They were the parents of three ehil- dren - William, who lives in Museatine County ; Julia, wife of Caleb Head, and Ben. The latter was born in Greene County, Iowa, married Isadore Humphrey, and they have one child-Robert L.

R. JAMES C. LOVEJOY resides on seetion 17, Washington Township, where Old Rippey formerly stood. He was born in Orange County, Vermont, June 24, 1819. Ilis mother, Jemima (Kingsbury) Lovejoy, was born in Orange County, July 10, 1797. She resides alone, at Old Rippey, at the age of ninety years; is stout and well. His parents had eight children. he being the only one living. His father's family emi- grated to Connorsville, Fayette County, Indi- ana, in 1820, thence to La Fayette, Tippeca- noe County, in 1829, living there and in the vicinity for twenty years, his father dying on a farm, eight miles from La Fayette, in

1838. Our subject was edneated at Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana. Ile taught school between the ages of sixteen and twenty-two years, reading medicine in the meantime. Ile practiced a few years, then graduated at Rush Medical College, of Chi- eago, in February, 1848. He then returned to Indiana and praetieed in Warren and White counties until 1854, the neame to Des Moines, this State, where he carried on the mercantile trade in connection with his prae- tiee. In 1859 he came to this county, and settled at Old Rippey, where he has prac- tieed ever sinee. He established a store at Old Rippey in 1859, and closed it out in 1872. He was married July 4, 1847, to Miss Eme- line Bunnell, daughter of Isaac Bunnell, now deceased. The doctor and Mrs. Lovejoy have had twelve children, nine of whom are living -Arthur C., Walter, IFalsey E., Owen, Al- bert, James, Frederick, Vietor and Lillie E. Dr. Lovejoy is one of the oldest Odd Fellows in Greene County, having been a member of that order nearly forty years. He was post- master from 1859 until 1872, at Rippey; has also served as county supervisor and one term as county superintendent of schools and county coroner. He has been secretary of the school board for a number of years. In religion, he is liberal, and believes in the Golden Rule. In polities a Republican with a big R., believing in the final restoration and eternal salvation of every mother's son, who have or who in the near future embraces that political faith.

LARENCE L. JEFFRIES, ornamental and sign painter, at Grand Junetion, was born in Jones County, Iowa, Feb- ruary 29, 1856. His father, Martin Jeffries, was a native of Columbus, Ohio, and a son

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of William Jeffries, who was the third settler in Jones County, having located there among the Indians and wild animals. Our subject was reared on a farm. In 1878 he went to learn his trade, then taught school during the winter and worked at his trade in the sum- mer. He now does sign and ornamental painting during the summer, and carriage painting during the winter. He was mar- ried April 22, 1884, to Emma Howe, dangh- ter of Rev. William R. Howe, now deceased. They have one child-Blondel. Mr. Jeffries eame to Grand Junction in March, 1884, where he has since lived. He is a member of the society of Good Templars.

RANCIS M. FRANKLIN is the lead- ing furniture dealer of Jefferson, his business being located on the northeast side of the square. He engaged in his pres- ent business June 28, 1875, succeeding Henry Bowman. It was the first establish- ment of the kind in Jefferson. He has both a jobbing and a wholesale trade. Mr. Frank- lin is a son of one of the pioneers of Greene County. Ilis father, William A. Franklin, settled on section 13, in what is now Frank- lin Township. in 1855. He was the third settler in the township, which was named in honor of himself. He was a native of North Carolina, and when a boy removed with his parents to South Carolina, thence to the State of Indiana, where he married Margaret Brown. Soon after his marriage, about 1844, he removed to Muscatine County, this State, where he entered several hundred acres of land, and resided there until he came to Greene County, April 28, 1855. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Franklin had eight children, three of whom died young. Mrs. Serilda Robinson died, leaving a family. The sur-

viving children are-James B., a farmer of Franklin Township; Willliam L., who resides on the homestead where the mother still lives; Francis M. and Sarah V. The latter is the wife of F. L. Robertson and lives in Oregon. Our subjeet was born in Muscatine, Iowa, 1846. He married Anise Scott, a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Scott, who was born in Indiana, where her father died. Her mother, with two sons and four daugh- ters, came to Iowa when Mrs. Franklin was a child. The eldest daughter, Nancey, was killed by the kiek of a horse while the family were en route to Iowa. Mrs. Franklin is the only child left in Greene County. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin have two sons-William I. and Vineent V. Eddie W. died in infancy. Mr. Franklin's parents were very highly es- teemed in their community, and though the father long sinee passed away, the remem- brance of him still survives. His aged wife is still left, a worthy representative of that grand old pioneer element that is fast pass- ing away.

ZELLER, farmer, section 31, Franklin Township, is one of the pioneers of Greene County, having been identified with its interests since 1872. He was born in Montgomery County, New York, Novem- ber 13, 1835, son of Nicholas Zeller. He was the fifth of seven children, and when six months of age his parents removed to St. Lawrence County, where they lived nine years, then removed to Jefferson County, where our subject resided until 1854. He was reared on a farm and received his eduea- tion in his native State. In 1854 he removed to Racine County, Wisconsin, where he re- sided nntil 1861, then returned to New York. He was married April 17, 1867, to Miss

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Fidelia Lathrop, of Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, daughter of Carlos and Tamer- son (Kilbourn) Lathrop, who were the parents of three children, Mrs. Zeller being the youngest. Mr. and Mrs. Zeller resided in Jefferson County until 1872, when he came to this county and located upon his present farm, which was then in a wild state. He first bought 160 acres, and has since added to that amount until he now has 480 acres of excellent land. He has a very pleasant home, surrounded with shade trees, a commodious barn for stock and grain, a fine orchard, and a native grove of six acres. His farm is one of the best in the township. Mr. Zeller is a staunch Republican, and has served as trustee four terms, and justice of the peace two terms, in a very satisfactory manner. Mr. and Mrs. Zeller have two sons-Willard and Wilbur, twins, born February 20, 1871. Both parents are members of the Methodist Epis- copal church, and are exemplary citizens, always taking an active interest in all that pertains to education and religion.

ILLIAM R. GROVES, residing on section 14, Highland Township, where he is engaged in farming and stock-raising, is a native of England, the date of his birth being September 30, 1845. In 1850 he was brought to America by his par- ents, Samuel and Rebecca Groves, they settling in Dane County, Wisconsin. The mother died while a resident of Wisconsin, in the year 1870, and about the year 1882 the father came to Greene County, where his death occurred a year later. William R. Groves, the subject of this sketch, passed his youth in Dane County, Wisconsin. He was married May 29, 1876, to Miss Marion Tow- ers, who was born in Wisconsin, June 29,

1861, a daughter of James and Margaret Towers. Her parents are natives of Scot- land, and are now living on section 14, High- land Township. Greene County. Mr. and Mrs. Groves are the parents of four children -Ransom W., born February 3, 1878; Daisy R., born September 6, 1880; Maggie May, born September 15, 1882, and Susan D., born December 11, 1884. Mr. Groves came to Greene County a poor man, but being in- dustrious he has by his persevering energy met with success, and is now the owner of a good farm well stocked. He is in his po- litical views an ardent Republican, having affiliated with that party for many years. Ile has been trustee of Highland Township eight years, and has also served as school director. Postoffice, Churdan.

AMES H. TALLMAN, farmer, section 20, Paton Township, was born at Canal Winchester, Ohio. Ilis father, John Tallman, of Jones County, Iowa, came west in the fall of 1845, all the way by wagon, and settled on Government land, which was then in its wild state, where our subject was reared on a farm and received an elementary education in the common school. During the late war he enlisted in Company E, Thirty-first Iowa Infantry, for three years. He participated in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Vicksburg, second battle at Jackson, Canton, Cherokee Station, Tuscumbia, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Ringgold, Resaca, Dallas, Big and Little Kenesaw, Atlanta, capture of Atlanta, Jonesboro, Lovejoy Station, Savannalı, Con- garee Creek, Columbia and Bentonville. After the war he attended school at Mt. Ver- non, Iowa, and taught school for three years. December 31, 1868, he was married to

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Landora J. Ristine, daughter of John Ris- tine, now deceased. Their children are- Wilbur M., Gertie P. and James O. Mr. Talhan came to this county in the spring of 1874. He owns 110 acres of good land, and is engaged in farming and stoek-raising. In the spring of 1868 he went to Denver, Colo- rado, and taught school near there for a time, then traveled among the mines in the mount- ains, returning in the fall of that same year. He was one of the prime movers in having the political township of Paton set off, and was appointed by the county officers to call the first election in the township. The original portion of Paton village is situated on his land. He served as township trustee two years. Ile was not wounded during his service in the army, except receiving a small serateh on the thumb by a rifle ball. Ile had the measles and afterward was very siek, with but little hope of recovery. His. iron will carried him through.

AMES PARKER, farmer, seetion 12, Willow Township, P. O. Scranton, is one

15 of the enterprising citizens of the town- ship. Ile was born in Lincolnshire, England, nine miles from the city of Lincoln, that is noted for having one of the largest bells in Europe. He was born October 4, 1829, and was a son of William and Martha (Bernard) Parker, who were the parents of ten children, James being the seventh son. His youth was passed in both town and country, and his first manual labor was at farm work. The only education he received was by study at home. He has a good practical edueation, and is well posted in matters pertaining to business. In 1852 he emigrated to Canada, and was there united in marriage, April 2, 1855, with Miss Phoebe Ann Hern, who was born in Barn-

stable, Devonshire, England, Jannary 28, 1838, daughter of John and Phoebe (Bowers) Hern. In March, 1865, Mr. and Mrs. Parker removed to Marshall County, Illinois, where they lived three years, then removed to Peoria County where they resided about eight years. In the spring of 1876 they came to Greene County, this State, and settled upon their present farm, which was then wild land, and was one of the first improved farms in the neighborhood. He has a comfortable residence, good barn and buildings for grain and stoek, and an orehard of his own planting. Mr. and Mrs. Parker are the parents of two sons-Alfred, who reside on section 1, Willow Township, and is a promising young farmer; and George H., who resides at Council Bluff's, Iowa. Politi- eally Mr. Parker is an Independent. He was for many years a zealons and active member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and has always been interested in educational and religious matters. He is one of Willow Township's most worthy citizens.

R. JOHN B. HALL, veterinary surgeon, also farmer and stock raiser, section 10, Washington Township, was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, March 13, 1848. His father, John Hall, was a native of the same county, and in 1853 brought his family to Cass County, Illinois, and to this county in 1859. He lived here until the fall of 1883, and died aged eighty-nine years. They settled here when the country was wild and infested with wolves. Their trading and milling were done at Des Moines. Our sub- jeet was raised on the homestead on seetion 29, in the north part of Washington Town- ship, and edneated in the common schools. He commenced the study of veterinary sur-

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gery when seventeen years of age, and has been practicing for the past eleven years. Ile has had several very complicated cases, and is becoming noted for his skill in surgical work. His practice comprises an area of twenty miles. In 1886 he lost less than nine per cent. of his cases. His success is due to his close attention to all cases in their acute form. Ile settled upon his present farm in March, 1876, where he owns eighty acres of good land. He was married November 28, 1869, to Minerva A. Smith, daughter of Thomas J. Smith, deceased, who came from Piatt County, Illinois, to Dallas County, Iowa, in 1853. and to this county in 1858. Mr. and Mrs. Hall have six children -- Ada A., Ida I., John T. W., Charles M., Frank and Winnifred M. Mr. and Mrs. Hall are worthy and consistent members of the Meth- odist Episcopal church.

ALEB RUSSELL, farmer, section 23, Paton Township, was born in Caledonia County, Vermont, April 9. 1822, son of David Russell, deceased. IIe was reared a farmer, and received a limited education in the subscription schools, three miles distant. His parents were poor, and he had to work very hard. In the fall of 1834 they emi- grated.to La Porte County, Indiana; thence to De Kalb County, Illinois, the following spring. In the spring of 1849 he went to California, starting May 14, and reaching Placerville September 10. He went the overland ronte, driving an ox team all the way. His wife and three children accom- panied him. He remained there two years, working in the gold mines. He returned to Illinois, then removed to Cedar County, Iowa, where he followed farming until 1874, then came to this county and settled on his present

home, where he owns 240 acres of land. He was married in September, 1842, to Orendoro Corey, daughter of Samuel Corey. Seven of their nine children are living-Nelson S., Normand, Orendoro M., Mariette, Elizabeth, Jasper and Jennie. Mrs. Russell died May 6, 1883. Mr. Russell was again married May 10, 1885, to Mrs. Ann Pike, who had nine children by a former marriage - Hattie, Philena, Alvira, Lucy, John, James, Elnora and Isolia. Betsey J. died in her thirty- fourth year. Mr. Russell is a member of the Baptist church.

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Author: Lewis Publishing Company Publication date: 1887 Publisher: Chicago : Lewis publishing company Number of Pages: 728

Author: Lewis Publishing Company
Publication date: 1887
Publisher: Chicago : Lewis publishing company
Number of Pages: 728