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Kable, James, wagon maker, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kabrick, John. (1878 Jackson Township)

Kabrick, S., farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Kabrick, William, farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Monroe Township)

Kahl, John, farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. La Porte City; born in Germany in 1826. Emigrated to America in 1856, and to Benton Co. in 1867. Has eighty acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Catherine Hass in 1863; she was born in Holstein, Germany, in 1836; they have seven children - John, Jr., Annie, Mary, Henry, Lena, Peter and Willie. Republican in politics, members of the Lutheran Church.

Kahler, James. (1878 Cedar Township)

Kahler, John. (1878 Cedar Township)

Kahn, David, restaurant. (1878 Taylor Township)

Kahn, Moses, clerk. (1878 Taylor Township)

Kahn, Tobias, cigar maker. (1878 Taylor Township)

Kallsen, Crist, saloonist, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kallson, Peter, carpenter, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Katterman, J., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Keagle, F. B., Carpenter. (1878 Taylor Township)

Kearnes, Arch. (1878 Jackson Township)

Kearns, Hiram. (1878 Jackson Township)

Kebach, Ernest, farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Paul. (1878 Homer Township)

Kebach, Fred, farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Kane Township)

Keck, Daniel, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Blairstown; born in Ohio Sept. 8, 1819. Married Lavina Kern in Ohio Jan. 15, 4844; she was born in Ohio Sept. 16, 1823; they had eight children, seven are living -- Simon, Sarah, Emanuel, William, Amanda, John and Lewis. Simon enlisted in the service in Ohio; was wounded at the battle of Honey Hill; was discharged with his regiment at the close of the war. Mr. Keck has 160 acres of land, valued at $6,000; has held the office of Justice of the Peace for six years. Mr. and Mrs. Keck are members of the Evangelical Association. Mr. Keck moved into Iowa in 1868. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Keck, Emmanuel, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Keck, John, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Keck, Simon Peter, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Blairstown; born in Ohio Jan. 19, 1845. Married Rachel Worley in Ohio, in 1870; she was born in Ohio Jan 12, 1862; they have had two children -- Fannie Bell, born in Iowa in 1871, and Jennie Lavina, born in Iowa in 1873. Has eighty acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Mr. Keck enlisted in Co. G, 25^th Ohio V. I., in 1864; was in eight heavy battles, and several lighter ones; received a slight wound; was discharged with his regiment at the close of the war; was with General Sherman's "march to the sea," and all through his campaign. Mr. and Mrs. Keck are members of the Evangelical Association. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Keck, William, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Keech, Joseph, shoemaker. (1878 Taylor Township)

Keeho, Edward, farmer; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Iowa Township)

Keenan, Cornelius, farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

Keep, Peter, farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Paul. (1878 Homer Township)

Keeper, Jerry, laborer, P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Keiper, F., farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Robin. (1878 Homer Township)

Keiper, Milton, grain dealer, Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Keitges, Peter, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Keith, C. W., farmer, Sec. 28 and 34; P. O. Dryden. (1878 Homer Township)

Keith, Samuel E., retired; born in Huntingdon Co., Penn., March 28, 1829; lived in Pennsylvania twenty-seven years, and came to Vinton in 1856, and commenced clerking in store; has been engaged in mercantile business, also in real estate business. He entered a Sec. of land from the government the year before he settled here; owns farm of 160 acres adjoining the town, and 500 acres elsewhere. Married Adelia Beck, Oct. 1, 1857; she was the daughter of Dr. O. C. Beck, formerly of Clermont Co., Ohio; she died Nov. 21, 1866, leaving two daughters - Cora B. and Mollie; they lost one daughter, Missouri, who died March 13, 1864; he married Emma Whitlock of Vinton, formerly of Essex Co., N.Y., Feb. 24, 1869; they have one son, Karl Keith, born Nov. 20, 1875. Dr. O. C. Beck died May 28, 1864, aged 48 years and ten months; Jemima A. Beck, his wife, died March 6, 1863, aged 46 years and eight months. (1878 Taylor Township)

Keither, J. W., speculator. (1878 Taylor Township)

Kellar, James M., farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kellar, John, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Kellar, M. L., farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Keller, Alexander, farmer, Sec. 34. (1878 Taylor Township)

Kelley, Frank, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Kane Township)

Kelley, J. E., laborer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Kelley, James, merchant, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Kellogg, Alonzo S., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Kellogg, O., mason, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Kelly, Alexander, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 4; P. O. Watkins; born in Juniata Co., Penn., March 22, 1830. Married Margret Fleming in Illinois in 1855; she was born in Pennsylvania April 22, 1831; they have ten children -- W. A. P., Clara J., Delbert F., H. Lowrie, James Seward, Lillie F., Mary E., Edward E., Theodore V. and Etta Bell. Has 640 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Mr. Kelly has held the office of Justice of the Peace; has been Secretary of the School Board, and Director several years. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly are members of the Presbyterian Church; Mr. Kelly is Trustee and Elder of the church. They moved to La Salle Co., Ill., in 1854; remained nine years, and moved to Benton Co., Iowa, in 1863. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Kelly, Elizabeth, Mrs., farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Blairstown; born in Pennsylvania, in 1830; is the widow of William Kelly, died in 1871, at the age of 44 years; had eleven children; six are living -- Howard, Jennie, William, Laura, Frank and Blanche. She has 240 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; Howard has eighty acres, valued at $30 per acre; came to Iowa in 1864. Mrs. Kelly is a member of the Presbyterian Church. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Kelly, H., farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Blairstown. Has eighty acres, valued at $30 per acre. Son of Elizabeth and William Kelly. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Kelly, J., farmer, Sec. 3 and 10; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Kelly, M., farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

Kelly, P., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

Kelly, T., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

Kelly, W. A., farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Kelo, Thomas, railroad employee, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kelso, S., farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Spencer's Grove. (1878 Polk Township)

Kelty, H. H., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Kelty, S. D., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Kelty, W. H., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Kemp, Frank, laborer, Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Kenaly, J., farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

Kenaston, C. H., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

Kendall, B., carpenter. (1878 Taylor Township)

Kendall, H. L., tailor. (1878 Taylor Township)

Kendall, L. P., dairyman. (1878 Taylor Township)

Keniday, Dennis, retired farmer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Kennan, John C., Sec. 35; P. O. Vinton; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; born in New Haven, Conn.; came to Iowa, in 1855, and settled in Benton Co. Married Ursula Van Horn, in 1862; she was born in Virginia in 1838; have three children - Sidney, J. A. and Nannie. Mr. Kennan enlisted in Co. D, 8^th I.V.I., in 1861, and was discharged in 1864; held a commission as First Lieutenant and was afterward promoted to Captain of Co. F; was in all the battles that the regiment participated in. (1878 Cedar Township)

Kennedy, D. A., agent, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kenner, George W., farmer; P. O. Belle. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kenner, J. F., laborer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kenner, Richard, farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kenner, William W., farmer; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kenyon, Mary, Mrs., Sec. 13; P. O. Shellsburg; born in Bucks Co., Penn., May 3, 1808; came to this county in 1840; has seventy-five acres of land, valued at $2,250; when she came here she went into a little shanty where Joseph Strawn resided, and kept house for him; has been for months without seeing the face of a white woman; has often had Indians come into her shanty and sit down at the table with them; her husband went to California in 1848, and died in 1850; when they first came here she was Mrs. Penrose (she is now living with her second husband); they were very poor; had but one cow; the first Winter had to grind buckwheat in a coffee mill to live on; was so hard up had to pawn his clothes to get provisions; had then to go to the Mississippi River for all his provisions; one night had eight Indians in the shanty; slept on the floor; through the night kept going out; thought there was some mischief up; but found the cause to be a jug of whisky, which they were attending to. William Penrose, son of Mrs. Kenyon, was the first male child born this side of Cedar Rapids; he enlisted in the 8^th Iowa, and was killed at Shiloh. (1878 Canton Township)

Kerins, P., farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

Kerins, T., farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

Kerkman, Conrad, farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Vinton; born in Germany, in 1817. Married Anna M. Werning; she was born in 1818; they have six children -- Anna, Katarine, Edward, Henry, Mary and Conrad; Mrs. Kerkman had two sons when married; their names are John and Martin Shoemaker; John enlisted in the late rebellion, was wounded and crippled for life. Mr. Kerkman came to Chicago, Ill., in 1846; carried on blacksmithing for many years, and moved to Benton County, Iowa, in 1869. Has 800 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Kerkman are members of the Lutheran Church. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Kern, Christof, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Kern, Jacob, farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Kern, Samuel, blacksmith, Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Kerr, S. J., farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Homer Township)

Kerston, H., farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Homer Township)

Kesl, V., dealer in groceries, crockery, glass ware and a general stock of hardware, Belle Plaine; he was born in Bohemia, in 1847; came to this country when a boy; came to Belle Plaine in Dec., 1875, and engaged in his present. business. He married Miss Kathrine Harvert, in Toledo, Tama Co., this State; she was born in Bohemia. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kessel, Joseph, clerk, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kessler, D., farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. La Porte City.

Kessler, H., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Kessler, H., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Kester, Lorenza, Sec. 26; P. O. Mt. Auburn; owns ninety acres of land, valued at $35 per acre; born in Erie Co., N.Y., in 1844; came to Iowa in 1861, and located in Cedar Township; settled on his present farm in 1876. (1878 Cedar Township)

Ketler, F., farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Union Township)

Ketterman, James, farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Urbanna; born in Delaware Co., Ind., in 1838; came to Benton Co. in 1852; has 175 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Miss Lucy J. Storts in 1861; she was born in Perry Co., Ohio, in 1842; they have seven children -- Allice C., Charles L., Emma V., Bell M., Olie, Effie, Eddie. Democrat in politics. She is a member of the Christian Church. Both are members of the Pleasant Valley Lodge, No. 1671. (1878 Polk Township)

Keyser, Abraham K., farmer and blacksmith, Sec. 32; P. O. Irving; born in Montgomery Co., Penn., Feb. 24, 1825. Married Leah Zimmerman in Pennsylvania in 1850; she was born in Pennsylvania Jan. 2, 1830; they had ten children, nine are living -Caroline (Franklin, died at the age of 3 years and 2 months), Mary, Aaron, Amanda, Henry, David, Andrew, Daniel and Sarah Jane. Has sixty acres of farm land and fifteen acres of timber land, valued at $4,000. Mr. Keyser enlisted April 12, 1865; served until the close of the war; was mustered out at Fort Delaware, July 31, 1865. Mr. Keyser has held the office of School Director five years. Mr. Keyser followed blacksmithing twenty-five years in Pennsylvania; he moved to Iowa in 1869. Mr. Keyser has good improvements; has a grove and 543 grape vines, sixty apple trees and cherries, crabs, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Keyser are members of the Lutheran Church. (1878 Kane Township)

Khile, Anthony, blacksmith, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kiehn, Peter, shoemaker, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Kieser, Mike, farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Kiimm, Gustus, farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Florence. (1878 Fremont Township)

Kile, A., Sec. 6; P. O. Mt. Auburn; owns 500 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1826; came to Iowa in 1856, and settled on his present farm. Married Susan Gingrich in 1852; she was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1827; have six children - Penena, Henry W., Kate C., Lizzie R., Abraham L., and Anna M. Mrs. Kile is a member of the Reformed Church; Mr. Kile has been Town Trustee five years. (1878 Cedar Township)

Kimball, G., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Kimball, Ira C., farmer Sec. 28; P. O. Shellsburg; born in LaMoille Co., Vt., Nov. 14, 1840; came to this county in 1854; has eighty acres of land, valued at $1,600. Held the office of Town Trustee. Married Cornelia Marshall; she was born in Susquehanna Co., Penn., June 7, 1847; mother of three children -- Abbie E., born June 9, 1868; Carrie C., Dec. 19, 1872; and Roy, March 31, 1876. Emigrated from Vermont to St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., when he was 8 years old, and lived there about five years; thence to Linn Co., Iowa, where he lived one year; then came to Benton Co., where he has resided since; when he came to this county, it was new, and very few inhabitants; has lived to see it develop into one of the finest of farming counties. (1878 Benton Township)

Kimble, C. B., miller. (1878 Taylor Township)

Kimm, A. S., farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Kimm, H., farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Kimm, S., farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Kimmus, Paul, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Kimport, B., farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Kimport, M., farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Kinderfarder, A., farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Kinderfarder, F., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Monroe Township)

Kindrick, William. (1878 Taylor Township)

King, A. A., farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Polk Township)

King, A. M., farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

King, B., farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Paul. (1878 Homer Township)

King, G., farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

King, J., farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

King, J. H., farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Dryden. (1878 Homer Township)

King, John, Sec. 23, Vinton. (1878 Harrison Township)

King, John D., attorney and counselor at law, Blairstown; was born in Morrow Co., Ohio, Nov. 17, 1839. At the breaking-out of the war of the rebellion he enlisted in Company A. 33^rd Illinois V. I., Aug. 21, 1861; was honorably discharged in October, 1864; his discharge shows that he was engaged in thirteen pitched battles, among them being the battles of Jackson, Champion Hills, Black River, Vicksburg, and a series of battles around that place. He settled in this town in the Spring of 1866, and was admitted to the bar in 1873; since which time he has been engaged in the practice of his profession at this place (Blairstown); at the bar, Mr. King is regarded as an able lawyer, a man of sound legal judgment and high professional honor. He married Miss Sarah L. Cooper, in Whiteside Co., Ill., Aug. 9, 1863; she was born in Morrow Co., Ohio, Feb. 24, 1837. (1878 LeRoy Township)

King, S. N., Rev., minister, Sec. 12; P. O. Vinton; born in Armstrong Co., Penn., March 12, 1833; lived in Pennsylvania for twenty years. He educated himself by his own efforts, and prepared himself by his own efforts, and prepared himself for the ministry; studied two years in Pennsylvania, then came to Ohio, and pursued his studies four years longer, and graduated; he received a call from a church in New Lisbon, Ohio, which he accepted, it being his first pastorate; he remained there for ten years, and then accepted a call to preach in Fulton Co., Ill., four years; came to Vinton in 1873, and united with the Cedar Rapids Presbytery, is now engaged in preaching under the auspices of the Home Missionary Society of New York, preaching regularly both at Ely and Fairfax, where he has been the means of doing great good. He owns 160 acres of land. Married Miss Sarah Ann Krilley, from Ohio, April 1, 1857; they have five children -- John A., Franklin M., Harriet A., Mary L. and Benjamin A. (1878 Benton Township)

King, S. T., clerk, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

King, Stephen, farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

King, William, farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Polk Township)

Kinner, P. P., farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Dryden. (1878 Homer Township)

Kinner, W. H., farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Dryden. (1878 Homer Township)

Kipp, J. M., farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Kirchmer, M., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Kane Township)

Kirchner, Claus, farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Garrison; born in Holstein, Germany, Jan. 8, 1837; emigrated to Davenport, Iowa, in 1855; thence to Benton Co. in 1868. Married Louisa Dorthia Meyer March 11, 1868; she was born in Holstein, Germany, in 1852; they have three children -- Mary, born June 2, 1871; Henry, born Jan. 4, 1874; Fred W., born June 21, 1877. Secretary of school while independent district four years. Has 160 acres, valued at $30 per acre. (1878 Homer Township)

Kirchner, John H., farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 23; P. O. Luzerne; born in Holstein, Germany, in 1832; emigrated to Iowa in 1854; has 160 acres, valued at $35 per acre. Married Margaret McKeals in July, 1855; she was born in Holstein, Germany, in 1836; they have five children -- Anna E., born Oct. 28, 1857; Wilhelmina, born Dec. 26, 1859; Cecelia C., born March 26, 1863; Alvina M., born in June, 1871; Ella S., born June 12, 1873. Margaret died June 23, 1874; he then married Lena Peters, who was born in Denmark in 1828. Republican in politics. District Treasurer three years; Trustee two years; Supervisor two years. Members of the German Lutheran Church. (1878 Homer Township)

Kirk, Richard, dry goods. (1878 Taylor Township)

Kirkland, C., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Kirkpatrick, B. L., carpenter. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kirkpatrick, D. E., clerk. (1878 Taylor Township)

Kirkpatrick, Peter, railroad employee, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kirkpatrick, S., farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Kirkpatrick, W. F., Justice of the Peace; born in Adams Co., Ohio, Nov. 23, 1812; lived in the same neighborhood for forty-two years; was engaged in mercantile business; also in milling business; came to Benton Co., in 1855, and engaged in farming about one mile southeast of town; has lived in this county twenty-two years. Has held the office of Justice of the Peace in Ohio; has held office of Supervisor in this county for eight years, and has held the office of Justice of the Peace for past six years. Married Miss Lydia McVey, daughter of Co. McVey, of Ohio, in 1833; they have seven children - William M., Mary E., Robert H., Leonidas N., Martha J., Dynes and Lydia; they lost four children. Robert was in the army, in the 8th I.V.I.; was wounded twice, and was a prisoner in Libby Prison; Leonidas was in the 28th I.V.I., and was slightly wounded. (1878 Taylor Township)

Kisling, John, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Kisling, Joseph, farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Kitchil, G. L., farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. La Porte City.
Kite, Henry, carpenter, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Kite, O. P., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Blairstown; owns one-fourth Sec. of land; was born in Page Co., Va., in 1837; came to this State in the Spring of 1855, and settled in Cedar Co., where he remained until 1865, when he came to this county. He married Miss Susan Kiser, in Cedar Co., this State; she was born in Page Co., Virginia; they have a family of six children. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Kithcart, C. B., farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Belle Plaine; was born in Sussex Co., N. J., in 1817; he left New Jersey in 1838, and went to Knox Co., Ohio. While in the aforesaid county, he married Miss Elizabeth Fletcher; she was born near Zanesville, Ohio; they moved to Linn Co., this State, in 1853, and remained there about a year and a half, at the end of which time they moved to this county, and located in this Township, on their present farm; they have six children living - Philander, born in Knox Co., Ohio, March 19, 1842; James, born in Knox Co., February, 1844; Cornelius, born in Knox Co., March 12, 1846; Jackson, born in Knox Co., July 18, 1848; W. B., born in this Township, Aug. 9, 1857; Rhoda, born in this Township, Dec. 10,1863. Mr. Kitheart owns 180 acres of land; 140 of it is in this county, and the balance in Tama Co., this State. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kizer, A., farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Kizer, B. F., farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Urbanna; born in Cedar Co., Iowa, in 1838; came to Benton Co. in 1867; has eighty-six acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Miss Isabel Beckworth in 1865; she was born in Canada in 1843; they have four children -- Maggie S., Ida May, George E. and Sidney. Is a member of the I.O.O.F., No. 328, Marysville; has held the office of School Director. (1878 Polk Township)

Kizer, W. M., Sec. 9, P. O. Vinton. (1878 Harrison Township)

Kizer, W. M., Sec. 9, P. O. Vinton. (1878 Harrison Township)

Klemme, J. C., clerk. (1878 Taylor Township)

Klemme, J. P., restaurant. (1878 Taylor Township)

Kletzing, Henry, farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kline, Benjamin F. (1878 Jackson Township)

Kline, J., farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Kline, Joseph, farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Cedar Township)

Kloppenburg, G., Sec. 16; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Kane Township)

Kluss, F. H., farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Kluss, Frederick, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Knaack, H., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Knaack, J., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Knapp, Charles, farmer, Sec. 3; born in Indiana Feb. 8, 1839; lived in Indiana and in De Kalb Co., Ill., until 1852, when they came to Iowa, to Linn Co., and came to Benton Co. the same year and located near William Cottrill's, and were among the early settler here; only a few here then; has lived here since, except a short time spent in Kansas. Was in the army, in the 8th I.V.I., Co. D; was in the battle of Shiloh, siege of Vicksburg, and in all the battles of the regiment, except Ft. Blakely; he was taken prisoner at the battle of Shiloh, and was a prisoner six months and ten days; was in the service about five years. Owns a farm of eighty acres. Married Miss Martha Swaim, from North Carolina, in November, 1866; they have two children - Susan A. and Stephen Eugene, and have lost two children. (1878 Taylor Township)

Knapp, G. R., abstract business. (1878 Taylor Township)

Knapp, John, abstract of title, Sec. 1; P. O. Vinton; office in Court House, Vinton; born in Philadelphia, Penn., Sept. 9, 1829; he was born the 9^th day of the 9^th month of the 29^th year of the 19^th century; lived in Philadelphia until 14 years of age, then went South; lived in Tennessee and Mississippi; from there went into the Mexican War; enlisted in the 1^st Mississippi Rifles, when 17 years old; served one year, then volunteered in the 2^nd Mississippi Rifles, and served during the war; was in the battles of Monterey and Buena Vista; was slightly wounded in the leg at the battle of Buena Vista; was discharged at Vicksburg July 29, 1849; came to Iowa in 1850, and to St. Paul, Minn., and volunteered in the Indian war. Returned to Philadelphia and married Miss Hannah Kimley, from Berks Co., Penn., Dec. 12, 1850; lived there until 1856, and came to Iowa; came to Vinton in the Spring of 1857, and engaged in farming; has been engaged in making abstracts of title, and owns a complete set of books; he did not have a dollar when he came, and now, besides his business here, he owns farm and property of 345 acres in Cedar Township, where he lives. Has held the office of Supervisor from 1865 until 1869; also, from 1871 to 1875, when he resigned; has held other town and school offices. Mr. and Mrs. Knapp are both members of the M. E. Church at Mt. Auburn; they have seven children - George R., Francis F., Howard M., Everett W., Sherman E., Clarence I. and Gertrude; lost two daughters. (1878 Cedar Township)

Knapp, S. A., Professor, President Farmers' Loan and Trust Co., and breeder of fine stock; born in Essex Co., N.Y., Dec. 16, 1833; after attending school there, entered Union College, Schenectady; after graduating, he went to Fort Edwards and was associated with Dr. King in the management of the Fort Edwards Institute for seven years; he then founded and was proprietor of Ripley Female College, at Poultney, Vt., which was under his management until 1866, when his health being affected and change of climate advised, he came to Vinton, and was pastor of the M. E. Church here for two years; then was elected Principal of the College for the Blind for six years; he organized the Farmers' Loan and Trust Co. in 1873, and has filled the office of President since its organization; he owns three stock farms, and is largely interested in raising blooded stock, principally swine; also Short-horn and Jersey cattle, and is managing editor of the Western Stock and Farm Journal, published at Cedar Rapids. Married Miss Maria Hotchkiss, from Washington Co., N.Y., Aug. 6, 1856; they have five children - Maria, Herman, Bradford, Arthur S., and Helen. (1878 Taylor Township)

Knapp, W. H., Sec. 27, P. O. Vinton. (1878 Harrison Township)

Knecht, Ed., gardener, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Knecht, R., gardener, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Knee, David, cabinet maker, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Kneff, Claus, Sec. 33; P. O. Irving. (1878 Kane Township)

Knipple, J. H.
Knorr, John, drayman, Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Knouf, G., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Knouf, J. H., farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Knox, George, retired; born in Oneida Co., N.Y., March 7, 1840; when 4 years of age, he came with his parents to Kendall Co., Ill., in 1844; lived there twenty-five years, and came to Vinton in 1869 and engaged in lumber business; after some years he retired from the farm, and is not now engaged in active business. Married Miss Bessie Whitlock, from Vermont, June 2, 1875; they have one daughter - Laura. (1878 Taylor Township)

Knudtson, K., laborer, Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Knupp, H., farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Knupp, J. B., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Knuth, Charles, farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Knuth, William, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Koba, Peter, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Koch, Adolphus, Sec. 22; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Kane Township)

Koch, C., farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Kock, Peter A. (1878 Cedar Township)

Koeberle, J., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Florence.
Koehule, F. C. (1878 Iowa Township)

Koffman, Henry, retired farmer, Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Kohlman, Christ, farmer, Sec. 6 P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Kohne, G., clergyman, Sec. 20; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Kohrtz, J., farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Watkins. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Koons, F. L. (1878 Cedar Township)

Koopmann, J., farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Watkins. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Kop, Clans. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kosta, Albert, laborer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kowas, Joseph, farmer, Sec. 21 P. O. Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Kownse, H. T., P. O. Vinton. (1878 Harrison Township)

Krabbenhoft, Fred, saloonist, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Krahling, C., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Robin. (1878 Fremont Township)

Krahling, J. P., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Robin. (1878 Fremont Township)

Kral, John, saloon. (1878 Cedar Township)

Kramer, Frederick G., farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kramer, J., farmer, S. 15; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Kramhoft, C. (1878 Cedar Township)

Kranz, G., farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Watkins. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Kreader, William, merchant, Shellsburg; born in Northampton Co., Penn, Dec. 1, 1834; came to this county in March, 1861; does a business of $36,000 per year. Held the offices of Justice of the Peace and Mayor of Shellsburg. Belongs to the Baptist Church. Married Rachel F. Hilton in 1856; born in the State of Delaware; born in 1834, and mother of two living children -- Laura, born May 17, 1859, and Thomas, born March 13, 1862. (His father, Samuel Kreader, was born in Bucks Co., Penn., in 1769; had a family of twelve children, of whom ten are now living.) Clerked for James O. Shum & Co. about three years in Ohio; from there he went to New Jersey; clerked for T. & H. Gardner three years; from there he went to Phillipsburg; clerked three years, and then went to Easton, Penn., where he clerked two years; from there he went to Shellsburg, where he has resided since. Mr. Kreader has always taken the lead in business in the town. (1878 Canton Township)

Kreiger, Frederick, farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kreiger, Levi, farmer; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kreiger, William, farmer, Sec. 23, P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kreimeyer, H., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Kane Township)

Kretzer, C., farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Krieger, Charles, drayman, Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Krisel, Charles, farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Paul. (1878 Homer Township)

Kroeger, Marx, hotel and saloon, Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Kroh, Stephen K., farmer, Sec. 1, P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Iowa Township)

Krohn, Tobias, wagon maker, Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Krohuke, J. M., farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Krug, Henry, farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Robin. (1878 Homer Township)

Krug, John, farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Robin. (1878 Homer Township)

Krumm, J., farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Robin.
Kuanbuehl, J. T., carpenter, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Kubla, Frank, saloonist, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kucera, Joseph, railroad employee, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kuhlman, H. E., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Fremont Township)

Kuhn, Peter, farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Vinton; born in Washington Co., Md., June 18, 1818; came to this county in October, 1853. Has 225 acres of land, valued at $7,000. Belongs to the United Presbyterian Church. Married Elizabeth Sweet; she was born in Highland Co., Ohio, June 21, 1820; mother of four living children -- John, born May 23, 1850; Emeline, May 3, 1852; Henry, Jan. 27, 1854; Washington, Jan. 1, 1857. Emigrated from Maryland to Fairfield Co., Ohio; stopped a short time; thence to Scioto Co., Ohio; lived there eighteen years; thence to Benton Co., where he has resided since. Was at the first Election and was one of the men who helped to organize the township. Built the third house in the township, and was the third settler; when he came to Eden, there was not a house, fence, or tree in sight; now a fine farming country, under the best of cultivation; came here poor, with the balance of his neighbors, and has made a good home. (1878 Eden Township)

Kulb, Emanuel, railroad employee, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kulb, J. G., laborer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Kunidy, N. R., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. La Porte City.
Kunstorf, C., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Watkins. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Kunstuff, H., farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Robin. (1878 Fremont Township)

Kuntz, H., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Kurst, Augustus, farmer, P. O. Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Kysel, William, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Irving. (1878 Kane Township)

Laferty, O., farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Union Township)

Lageschultz, Garrett, farmer; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

LaGrange, J. W., physician. (1878 Taylor Township)

LaGrange, L. (1878 Taylor Township)

LaGrange, R. J., tenant farmer; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 St. Clair Township)

LaGrange, Robert, physician and surgeon, Garrison; born in Johnson Co., Ind., in 1846; came to Iowa in 1866, and located in Taylor Township, Benton Co.; removed to Garrison in 1874. Married Hattie Laughlin in 1875; she was born in New York in 1853; have one child - John Wesley Allen, born Feb. 2, 1876. Are members of the Presbyterian Church. Republican. (1878 Jackson Township)

Lally, James, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Lamb, Dennis, Sec. hand, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lamb, H. J., Sec. 14; P. O. Mt. Auburn; owns 600 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; born in Clark Co., Ind., in 1850. Married Della Newell, in 1877; she was born in Iowa. Mrs. Lamb is a member of the M. E. Church. (1878 Cedar Township)

Lamb, Thomas, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Lambertson, A., stock dealer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lamer, David, farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Lamoree, P. S., farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Luzerne; was born in this county in 1855. Married Miss Margaret Hudson in this county, in December, 1875; she was born in 1853. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lamoree, Stoughton, retired farmer, Luzerne; was born in Broome Co., N. Y., in 1818; when he was 16 years of age, he went to Plainfield, Ill., where he remained about eighteen months, at the end of which time he went to Peoria Co., Ill., in which county he married Miss Eliza Minor, in 1844; she was born Aug. 18, 1825, died Feb. 5, 1851; his present wife was Miss Rosanna Sheets; they were married in Stark Co., Ill., Oct. 26, 1851; she was born in Switzerland Co., Ind., in 1830. Mr. Lamoree came to this county in the Spring of 1855, and was elected member of the first Board of Supervisors in this county, in which capacity be served two years. He owns 353 acres of land, besides his fine residence, in which he resides at Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lamphiar, J. H., farmer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Landabaught, John, money broker. (1878 Taylor Township)

Landgrebe, J., farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Paul. (1878 Homer Township)

Landon, L. D., blacksmith, Urbanna; born in Ithaca, N. Y., in 1824; came to Benton Co. in 1864. Married Miss A. M. Lapp in 1852; she was born in Tioga Co., Penn., in 1832. Is a member of the Church of God. He is a member of the I.O.O.F., No. 324; also Altar Lodge, No. 362. Enlisted in the 1^st Pennsylvania Rifles May, 1861; mustered out Aug., 1861; re-enlisted in the 132^nd Penn. V. I. in 1862; participated in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and others; mustered out in 1863; was promoted to Second Lieutenant. Democrat in politics. (1878 Polk Township)

Lane, D., Congregational minister, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Lane, Hans, farmer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Lane, James, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

Langham, J. W., farmer, Sec. 25. (1878 Taylor Township)

Langstroth, E. F. B., physician. (1878 Taylor Township)

LaQuette, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Larell, W. H. H., farmer, S. 5; P. O. Irving. (1878 Iowa Township)

Larkins, P., farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Larne, Isaac, broom maker, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Larsen, Saren, farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Robin. (1878 Fremont Township)

Larson, J., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Larson, Jacob, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Florence; born in Norway, Europe, Feb., 1829. Married Martha Olson, in Norway in 1860; she was born in Norway April, 1839; they had nine children, eight are living -- Larson I., Martin, Bernt, Julia, Lauris, Jacobina, Martha and John; Bernt, first, died in infancy. They have eighty acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. They came to Clinton, Iowa in 1860; remained four years, and moved to Benton Co., Iowa in 1864. Mr. Larson sailed on the north seas three years, and was cloth dyer one year before coming to America. Mr. and Mrs. Larson are members of the Lutheran Church. (1878 Florence Township)

Larson, Lewis, farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Larson, Ole, farmer; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Larson, Paul, laborer; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Larson, S. H., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Larson, Thomas, farmer; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

LaRue, Aaron, farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Garrison; born in Virginia Nov. 24, 1800; came to this county Aug. 3, 1856; has 500 acres of land, valued at $20,000. Married Acenith Harris; she was born in Knox Co., Ohio; mother of eleven children - Sarah E., Harriet, Chambers C., William H., Isaac N., Thomas P., Mary J., Jesse L., L. N. B., John J. and Edgar A. Emigrated from Virginia to Morrow Co., Ohio, in 1829, where he bought a farm, and cleared up to 160 acres with his own hands; when he commenced there, had $94 in his pocket. Traded his land in Ohio, giving one acre for five of prairie, making a good trade; has as fine a farm as there is in this county; came to this county overland with teams, and drove stock through; camped out on the roads; camped in their wagons until he built a shanty, which he covered with prairie grass, and lived there three or four months. Mr. LaRue has a fine flock of 325 sheep; also, has some fine stock of Short-Horned Durhams. Has a grove of over seven acres set out with his own hands, and has a greater variety of trees than can be found in the county; is one of the solid farmers of the Twp. (1878 Big Grove Township)

LaRue, C. C., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Big Grove Township)

LaRue, J. L., physician and surgeon, Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

LaRue, James, engineer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

LaRue, L. N. B., has a fine farm of 160 acres, valued at $5,000; also, rents his father's farm, and raises, on average, 100 acres of corn, or 5,000 bushels; turns off fifty head of hogs. Is a single man, and starting out with the best prospects. (1878 Big Grove Township)

LaRue, Lewis, farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Lash, H. F., farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Latham, J. F., farmer, Sec. 25. (1878 Taylor Township)

Latham, L. W., farmer, Sec. 25. (1878 Taylor Township)

LaTourette, Henry, grain dealer, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

LaTourette, Montgomery, grain dealer, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Laubach, F. G., harness maker, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Law, G. W., farmer; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lawrence, John H., Sec. 34; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Kane Township)

Lawrence, T. J., Jr., merchant, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Lawton, C. C., plasterer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lawton, W. C., plasterer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lawyer, William M., farmer and stock grower, Sec. 19; P. O. Mooreville; born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., 1838; removed to Benton Co., in 1865; has 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Aurelia Schoolcraft in 1864; she was born in New York in 1835; they have three children - Lula J., Alonzo D., Hulbert A. Democrat. Road Supervisor. Members of the M. E. Church. (1878 Bruce Township)

Leach, J., farmer; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Learch, William, butcher, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Learell, S. C., clerk, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Learens, F. A., blacksmith, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Leaven, N., farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Leaven, W., farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Lederman, A. C., merchant, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Lee, A., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Lee, A. W., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Lee, Albert N., farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Lee, C., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Lee, Charles, grain dealer, Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Lee, Fred B., farmer; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Leebody, A., farmer, S. 33; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Lehew, J., farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Lehew, W. I., Sec. 15; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Lehman, H. B., farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Monroe Township)

Lehman, J. P., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Monroe Township)

Lehnen, J. J., clergyman, Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Lehr, Enos, merchant, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lehr, J. M., merchant, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lenga, Fred, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Leo, Fred, farmer; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Leonard, H. M., laborer, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lester, Daniel, farmer; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Lester, M. B., farmer, S. 11; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Iowa Township)

Lester, William, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Belle Plaine; owns 190 acres of land; was born in Delaware Co., N. Y., Dec. 18, 1839; remained in New York until 1855; he then moved with his parents to Henry Co., Ill., remaining in that county twelve years, at the end of which time, they moved to this township; his father, Daniel Lester, was born in Connecticut, and married Miss Mary Carr; they came to this county in 1867. (1878 Iowa Township)

Leverich, G., farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Lewis, Andrew, liveryman, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Lewis, E. M., Postmaster and dealer in stock, Garrison; born in Essex Co., N.Y., in 1847; came to Iowa in 1866, and located in Jackson Township. Married Mattie Carrie Carrick in 1871; she was born in Logan Co., Ohio, 1850; have on child - Edwin C., born in 1872. Are members of M. E. Church. Enlisted in Co. E., 15^th N. Y. Engineer Corps in 1863, and discharged in 1865. Republican. (1878 Jackson Township)

Lewis, J. W., farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

Lewis, Richard, barber, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Lewis, S. R., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Jackson Township)

Lewis, Thomas D., Postmaster and dealer in dry goods, boots, shoes, etc., Mt. Auburn; born in Wayne Co., Ind., in 1829; came to Iowa in 1862, and located in Cedar Township, Benton Co., and engaged in farming, and then engaged in the lumber business, and, in 1871, his present business; was appointed Postmaster in 1865. Married Mary Ann Hall in 1859; she was born in Henry Co., Ind., in 1840; they have six children - Charles R., Julia F., Anna M., Pearl, Emory A. and Elizabeth B.; Frederick, died at the age of 8 years. Mrs. Lewis is a member of the Christian Church. (1878 Cedar Township)

Lewis, W., agricultural dealer, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Lewis, W. A., clerk, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Libby, J., farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Jackson Township)

Lichty, George D., Sec. 33; P. O. Garrison; born near Hagerstown, Md., in 1814; removed to York Co., Penn, in 1815; thence to Somerset Co., Penn., in 1825; thence to Fayette Co., Penn., in 1850; thence to Linn Co., Iowa, in 1854; thence to Benton Co. in 1865. Married Mary Plair in 1857; they have nine children -- Jacob P., Matilda, David, Lemuel, Lena, Barbara, Harmon, Lea and John. Republican in politics. Supervisor three years, and School Director two years. Members of the Lutheran Church since 1836. (1878 Monroe Township)

Lichty, Samuel, farmer. (1878 Homer Township)

Lieb, C., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Liebsch, J. H., farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Likens, J., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Liller, J. A., farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Jackson Township)

Linderman, M., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Benton Township)

Lindsley, Frank D., Mt. Auburn; born in Knox Co., Ohio, in 1845; came to Iowa in 1871; engaged with railroad company as agent in 1882. Married Penena Kile, in June, 1873; have two children - Henry A. and John C.; are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Lindsley enlisted in Company A, 140^th Ill. V.I., in 1864, and was discharged in 1864. (1878 Cedar Township)

Lindsley, J. M., freight agent. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lingle, D., farmer; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Lingle, E., tenant farmer, P. O. Blairstown. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Lipe, H., surveyor, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Little, Alex H., mechanic; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Iowa Township)

Livermore, D. A., farmer; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Lock, P. A., plasterer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Locke, James B., stone mason and contractor; born in Susquehanna Co., Penn., Jan 31, 1828; when 9 years of age, went to state of New York and learned his trade; came to Iowa in 1853; contracted one year in Davenport, and came to Vinton in Oct., 1854, and engaged in contracting and building; is one of the early settlers; has put up most of the best buildings here in Vinton; he and P. S. Finkbine built the State College for the Blind; Mr. Finkbine, now superintending the State Capitol, did carpenter work, and Mr. Locke did the mason work, the whole costing about $264,000 the cheapest State work done in Iowa he built the shops at Cedar Rapids for the B., C.R.& N.R.R., and is now the contractor for the Company, building bridges; he has been actively interested in the interests of this town and county; was in the army and commissioned Captain by Governor Kirkwood, but went out as private. Married Miss Elsie Walley, from near Albany, N.Y., in Jan. 1853; they have four children - Mattie, Katie, Sadie and Frank. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lockhart, C., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Lockhart, Samuel, farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Urbanna; born in Adams Co., Ohio, in 1812; came to Benton Co. in 1840; has 411 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Miss Malinda Wright in 1832; she was born in Spencer Co., Ind., in 1815; they have six children -- Thomas, Milton, Cass, Grure, Nancy E. and Malinda. Is a Democrat in politics. Was County Commissioner six years; also School Director and Trustee. They are members of the Christian Church. They are members of the Pleasant Valley Grange, No. 1761. Mr. Lockhart has the honor of building the first house erected in Benton Co. (1878 Polk Township)

Loizaux, P. J., minister. (1878 Taylor Township)

Loizaux, T. C., minister. (1878 Taylor Township)

Loizeaux, C. J., farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Jackson Township)

Loizeaux, J. J., farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Jackson Township)

Lonan, W., farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Jackson Township)

Long, C. P., farmer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Long, D. N., retired minister, Blairstown; was born in Somerset Co., Penn., May 17, 1813; in 1835, he was licensed minister of the Evangelical Association, and successfully labored in the States of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio; in 1860, he came West and located in this State; he followed his ministerial duties in this State and Minnesota several years. He married Susanna Flickinger, in Cumberland Penn., in 1842; she was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1817; they have three children living - Belinda E. (now Mrs. J. Troutman), Susanna C. and Cynthia (now Mrs. Frank Leohner). Mr. Long owns 452 acres of land, and residence and three town lots. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Long, E. B., farmer, P. O. Vinton. (1878 Harrison Township)

Long, H. B., farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Long, J. J., Sec. 24, P. O. Vinton; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $20 per acre; born in Decatur Co., Ind., in 1828; came to Iowa in 1856 and settled in Harrison Twp. Married Susan Snell in 1854; she was born in Indiana in 1831; have ten children - John M., William H., Joel J., Anna D., Marion W., James A., Addie, Ida, Mary E., and Elmer F. Are members of the Church of God; Greenback. (1878 Harrison Township)

Long, S., farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Long, W. P., farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Longman, W., farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

Longside, A., Sec. 21; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Kane Township)

Lord, T. J., farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Loree, William M., dealer in groceries and provisions; born in Pittsfield, Mass., April 15, 1834; came to Ohio when 6 years of age, and lived there about fifteen years; engaged in mercantile business at Columbus; came to Vinton in 1856, and has been engaged in business here twenty-two years, and is the oldest merchant in Vinton. Married Miss Jennie G. Hawkins, from Fremont, Ohio, in 1855; they have two children - Annie and Charlie. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lorenzen, Hans, laborer, Sec. 27; P. O. Watkins. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Lormor, John W., Sec. 22; P. O. Mt. Auburn; owns 280 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre; born in Tompkins Co., N.Y., in 1827; came to Iowa in 1860, and located in Cedar Township. Married Sarah Boyer in 1856; she was born in Center Co., Penn., in 1834; have five children - Frank, Lizzie, Nora, Mary and George; wife is member of the M. E. Church. Republican. (1878 Cedar Township)

Lorschester, Mat., brewer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Losey, C. P., wagon maker, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Losey, W. P., wagon maker, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Louderbaugh, Henry T., farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 16; P. O. Garrison; was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Nov. 20, 1842; came to this county in 1863; has 240 acres of land valued at $9,000. Held the offices of Town Trustee and Secretary of the School Board. Belongs to the M. E. Church. Married Mary Parshall; she was born in Otsego Co., N.Y., Dec. 31, 1846; mother of two living children - John and James. Emigrated to Benton Co. direct from Pennsylvania where he has resided since; raises on average eighty acres 3,200 bushels of corn, 150 bushels of wheat, 600 bushels of oats; turns of fifty head of hogs and a car load of cattle. His property has been made by his own exertions and industry, and he is one of the enterprising farmers of the township. He enlisted in the 47^th Regt. I.V.I. Co. C, stationed at Helena, Ark.; was detailed in the U.S. General Hospital. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Lowe, F., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Lowe, John D., farmer, Sec. 34; born in Mercer Co., Ky., Aug. 10, 1832; when 12 years of age, moved to Johnson Co., Ind., and lived there until 1853; came by wagon to Benton Co.; was sixteen days on the way, and arrived here Oct. 27, 1853; was one of the early settlers; only a few here now that were here when he came; he worked for Mr. Young, Mr. Vannice and Mr. Boggs; entered 160 acres from Government, and engaged in farming; has hauled wheat to Iowa City, 50 miles, and sold it for 25 cents per bushel; he owns farm of 180 acres, and timber, thirty- five acres; has held town, school, and road offices, and was Secretary of School Board three years. Married Miss Marth Chaffen, from Scioto Co., Ohio, Oct. 9, 1855; she died Oct. 9, 1872, the same day of the month and the same hour of the day on which they were married, leaving seven children - five boys and two girls. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lowe, L. W., laborer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lowe, Samuel, farmer, Sec. 34. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lowe, W. D. (1878 Taylor Township)

Ludwickson, J., farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Fremont Township)

Ludwickson, M., farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Robin. (1878 Fremont Township)

Luecke, H., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Lukins, R., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Lupton, G. F., farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

Lupton, W. C., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

Lurch, Jacob, blacksmith, Belle Plaine. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Luton, Daniel, laborer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Lyman, S. H., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Lynch, James, farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Dryden. (1878 Homer Township)

Lynch, John, farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Homer Township)

Lynch, P. H., Justice of Peace, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Lynstrum, Charles, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Lyon, E. B., farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

Lyon, R. B., farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

Lyons, J., farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Maack, Claus, farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Homer Township)

Mackey, Andrew, iron molder, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Mackie, Robert, Sec. 28; P. O. Vinton; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Born in Scotland in 1830; came to America in 1851, and settled on his present farm in 1857. Married Mary Mackie in 1854; she was born in Scotland; have five children - Isabel, Helen, Emma, Willie and David; lost two - Mary and Robert. Are members of the U. P. Church. (1878 Cedar Township)

Macklin, O. P., painter, Blairstown; was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio on the 5^th of June, 1841; went to Madison, Wis., in 1861. In 1862, he enlisted in the 23^rd Wis. V. I; served until the close of the war; was honorably discharged; his discharge shows that he was engaged in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou, Miss.; Arkansas Post, Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Black River Bridge, siege of Vicksburg, siege of Jackson, Cross Roads, Cane River, Jackson, Spanish Fort, Atlanta, Blakely, Alabama, and was all through with General Banks, in his Red River Expedition; he was mustered out in Madison, Wis. He then returned to his former home in New York, and remained three years; he then came to this town, and has resided here since. He married Julia Hitchcock, in Portage Co., Ohio, on the 5^th of Nov., 1868; she was born in Canfield, Ohio, in 1845; they have had three children -- Freddie W., born Oct. 28, 1871, died Aug. 16, 1873; Judson V., born Nov. 21, 1873; Hattie D., born Sept. 24,1869. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Magill, J., far, Sec. 29; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Magoon, Darwin E., physician and druggist, Belle Plaine; born in Whitewater, Wisconsin, Dec. 22, 1852; came to this place and engaged in drug trade in 1875; is unmarried. (1878 Iowa Township)

Maha, C. (1878 Iowa Township)

Mahanne, H. C., station agent, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Mahar, E., farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

Maheata, Frank, laborer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Maholm, C., attorney at law and banker, Belle Plaine; born in Holmes Co., Ohio, May 31,1842; came to Iowa in April, 1858; enlisted in Company C., 10th Iowa I. V., July 31, 1861; served through the war, and was in every battle his regiment was in, at the close of the war, engaged in mercantile business for two years and a half, disposed of same, studied law, and was admitted to the Bar in Feb., 1869, and at once engaged in the practice of his profession; in March, 1873, formed a partnership with J. Q. Hutton, and went into the banking business, and is now engaged in both of said occupations. He was married, in 1868, to Miss R. E. Hutton, daughter of Presley Hutton, formerly owner of town site of Belle Plaine; by said marriage had one daughter -- Jessie M. (1878 Iowa Township)

Maks, J. A., farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Mall, Francis, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Mall, William, farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Belle Plaine; was born in Baden, Germany, in 1838; came to this country' in 1855; stopped in Kendall Co., Illinois, about eighteen months, then came direct to this county; he is the present School Treasurer of the District in which he resides; has held various Township offices, among them being that of Township Trustee, which office he held two terms. He married Miss Katharine Steimmer, in Clayton Co., this State, in Dec., 1860; she was born in Baden, Germany; they have three children -- William A., born in 1861; Samuel, born in 1863; Charley B., born in 1867. Mr. Mall owns 180 acres of land; his farm is well-improved and nicely located; it is about two miles from the city of Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Mance, C., farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Maning, A., school teacher, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Mank, G., farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Mann, William J., merchant, proprietor general store, dealer in dry goods, boots and shoes, groceries, etc., Watkins, Iowa; born in Germany June, 1848. Married Dora Emke in Watkins, Iowa; she was born in Germany in 1860. He came to New York in 1868; returned to Germany in 1870. Enlisted in the 11^th Cavalry in Germany; served, three years and was discharged at the close of the war with his regiment came to America in 1872; located in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; returned to Germany in 1873, and came to Iowa in 1874; bought the large store in Watkins of Mr. Abrahams, March 1, 1878, where he carries on business. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Manning, J. M., laborer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Manuel, R., farmer; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

Manville, C. M., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Manville, D. C., farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Manville, George, Sec. 32; P. O. Florence; born in Jefferson Co., Ind., Feb. 14, 1814. Married Elizabeth Carpenter in Ohio; was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, in 1818; they have three children -- Sydney Oscar, Charles Monroe, and DeWiit Clinton. Have 139 acres land, valued at $45 per acre. Moved to Ohio in 1835, then to Wisconsin, located in Benton Co., Iowa, in 1861. (1878 Florence Township)

Maples, D. D. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mar, C. W., farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Jackson Township)

Marean, Aaron, blacksmith. (1878 Iowa Township)

Marean, Alonzo, engineer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Marguardt, W., farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Marietta, D., farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Jackson Township)

Marietta, Harry, livery. (1878 Taylor Township)

Marietta, J. E., insurance agent. (1878 Taylor Township)

Marietta, J. W. (1878 Taylor Township)

Marine, S. A. (1878 Taylor Township)

Marine, W. T., farmer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Markham, A., farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Markham, C., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Markham, D., farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Markham, W., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Marquis, C. R., clerk. (1878 Taylor Township)

Marquis, John, farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

Marrietta, D. S., farmer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Marsh, J. C., farmer; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Harrison Township)

Marshall, D. P., shoemaker, Shellsburg; was born in Washington Co. Vt., Feb. 15, 1834; came to this county in 1860. Politics, Greenbacker. Held the office of Assessor, Township Trustee, Town Clerk and Councilman of Shellsburg. Married Abbie Rathburn; she was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Nov. 23, 1844; mother of three children -- Harry L., born Oct. 23, 1863; Mary E., born Sept. 16, 1865; Emma E., born Dec. 18, 1867. Enlisted in the 8^th I. V. I., Co. D; was in the army of Missouri under General Fremont; was on the big march to Springfield, Mo.; was discharged March, 1863, on account of sickness. He came here when Shellsburg was not known. (1878 Canton Township)

Marston, J. B., merchant, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Martain, R. L., farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Marteeny, J. J., Sec. 33; Dryden; born in Somerset Co., Penn., in 1838; removed to Lee Co., Ill., in 1863; thence to Benton Co. in 1873; has eighty acres of land, valued at per acre. Married Mary Wilhelm in 1866; she was born in Maryland Co., Penn., in 1836; they have one child -- Edith R., born Jan. 10, 1869. Democratic in politics. Members of the M. E. Church. Enlisted in the 133^rd Penn. Inf., Aug. 6, 1862; participated in the battles of Fredericksburg, Antietam, Chancellorsville and others; mustered out May 26, 1863; lost his health while in the army. (1878 Homer Township)

Martin, A., farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Martin, A .W., farmer Sec. 12; P. O. Vinton; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre; born in Hancock Co., Ohio, in 1840; came to Iowa in 1854, and settled with his parents in Eden Township. Married Martha Kirkpatrick, in 1867; she was born in Adams Co., Ohio, in 1846; have six children - Charles C., Cora, W. F., Lydia, David and Mary. Mr. Martin enlisted in Co. D, 28^th I.V.I. in 1862, and discharged in 1865; was held a prisoner in Camp Ford, Texas, about a year. Are members of U. P. Church. (1878 Jackson Township)

Martin, D. E., farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Vinton; owns 420 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, in 1829; came to Iowa in 1854, settled with his parents in Eden Township; located on his present farm in 1875. Married Rebecca H. Wallace, in 1861; she was born in Virginia in 1836; have six children - Morrow R., Alice, Robert, Martha, John, Ann; lost two - Wallace and Charles. (1878 Jackson Township)

Martin, J., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Martin, William, carpenter. (1878 Taylor Township)

Marty, Samuel, blacksmith, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Mason, Thomas, Sec. 32. (1878 Fremont Township)

Mason, W. S., laborer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Masser, A., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

Mather, H., barber, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Mathews, J. H., carpenter. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mathews, J. P., agricultural agent. (1878 Taylor Township)

Matter, E., retired farmer . (1878 LeRoy Township)

Matthews, W. A., farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Paul. (1878 Homer Township)

Mattox, J. C., laborer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Matzek, Vincel, tailor, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Mauriet, P., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Maxfield, J. E., farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Cedar Township)

Maxon, T., farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Maxson, J. H., patent right, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Maxson, Simeon, farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Shellsburg; born in Harrison, Va., Dec, 10, 1806; came to this county in 1854; has seventy-five acres of land, valued at $3,000. Is a member of the Baptist Church; is one of those who paid off an indebtedness on the church of $2,700. Married Sarah Myers; born in Virginia, Jan. 14, 1813; mother of four children -- George W., born April 16, 1835; Eliza J., born Nov. 3, 1837; Rebecca, born Dec. 10, 1841; John H., born Oct. 17, 1852. Had two sons in the Union army, James and George W.; James was wounded in the battle of Champion Hills; he belonged to the 28^th I. V. I.; George W., enlisted in the 77^th Ill. V. I.; was in the battle of Chickamauga, was taken prisoner, and was at Andersonville thirteen months; also six months at Libby. Mr. Maxson emigrated to Ohio, and lived there twenty-two years, then came to this place, where he has gained the friendship of all. (1878 Canton Township)

Maxson, W., farmer; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

May, James, farmer; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Harrison Township)

Mayes, John B., farmer, Sec. 31; born in Logan Co., Ohio, Oct. 14, 1858; came to Iowa with his parents when 8 years of age and lived in Blackhawk Co.; came to Vinton Co. in 1873 and is engaged in farming. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mayes, W. P., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

Mayhew, H., farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Mayhew, O., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

McAdow, James M., farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Florence. Son of James and Mary Wheeler McAdow. (1878 St. Clair Township)

McAdow, James, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 25; P. O. Florence; born in Pennsylvania Jan. 8, 1820. Married Mary Wheeler in Ohio, in 1845; she was born in Dec., 1826; they have six children -- Annie, James M., C. J., Lelah N., Rachel Bell and Samuel. Has eighty acres of land, valued at $40 per acre, he came to Iowa in 1854; followed carpentering before he came to Iowa, and followed stock dealing the first twelve years in Iowa. Is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge. (1878 St. Clair Township)

McAdow, Jordan, laborer, Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

McAllister, W. A., grain dealer. (1878 Taylor Township)

McBroom, T., farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

McCandless, Thomas, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

McCarery, J., laborer, Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

McCartney, John, retired lawyer. (1878 Taylor Township)

McCarty, John, Principal Blairstown Academy, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

McCarty, W., farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 St. Clair Township)

McCaslin, James W., Superintendent Evergreen Cemetery; born in Scott Co., Ind., Feb. 16, 1831; lived there about twenty-five years; came to Iowa in fall of 1856; has been engaged in farming, cooper business and dealing in stock; he has held town, school and road offices. Married Miss Elizabeth Tull, from Scott Co., Indiana, Feb. 21, 1852. (1878 Taylor Township)

McClintock, A. J., farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

McClune, J. V., farmer, S. 23; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Iowa Township)

McConnell, W. R., laborer. (1878 Taylor Township)

McCormac, T., laborer, Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

McCormick, C. M., farmer; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

McCormick, D. C., railroad employee, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

McCormick, John, farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Shellsburg; born in Lycoming Co., Penn., July 12, 1839 ;came this county in 1868; has 160 acres of land, valued at $5,000. Politics, Republican. Married Angellette Smith in 1864; born in Bradford Co., Penn., June 28, 1843; mother of five children -- Oliver, born Dec. 16, 1864; Lizzi born Aug. 24, 1866; Hattie, born Jan. 1, 1868; Bertie and Bertha (twins) born May 19, 1877. Emigrated from Pennsylvania when he was 17 years old; came to Stephenson Co., Ill; lived there three years, thence to Livingston Co.; lived there eight years; came to this county where he has resided since; keeps on an average fifty head of hogs, sixteen head of cattle and six head of horses. (1878 Canton Township)

McCormick, John, farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

McCormick, John, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

McCormick, P., farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

McCormick, R., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

McCoy, F. A., keeps billiard hall, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

McCoy, H. H., farmer, Sec. 23 ; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

McCoy, J. F., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

McCoy, William W., farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

McCulley, H. A. (1878 Taylor Township)

McCulley, James, farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Urbanna; born in Pennsylvania in 1818; came to Jefferson Co., Ohio in 1840; then went to Guernsey Co., Ohio in 1849; then went to Tuscarawas Co. in 1852; then went to Guernsey Co. in 1861, and to Benton Co. in 1865; has 120 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Mary A. McCulley in 1841; she was born in Steubenville, Ohio, in 1825; died in 1849, leaving four children -- Eliza M., John H., Mary C. and James A. Married Carterette Fiester in 1850; she was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio, in 1830; died in 1857, leaving one child -- Olinthus A., born in 1854. Married Miss Lucy J. Ward in 1858; she was born in Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1830; have five children -- Eugene W., Florence L., Elmira J., Jessie V. and Carrie A. Mr. and Mrs. McCulley are members of the Baptist Church. He is a member of the I.O.O.F., Urbanna Lodge, No. 328. (1878 Polk Township)

McCune, E. P., drayman, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

McCune, William H., contractor in brick and stone work, Belle Plaine; was born in Adama Co., Penn., in 1820; in 1831, his parents moved to Darke Co., Ohio, in which county the subject of this sketch married Miss Mary E. McDowell, in 1854; she was born in Miami Co., Ohio, in 1835; they remained in Darke Co. until 1865; they came to Belle Plaine. remaining a short time, thence to Marshalltown, where they remained about eighteen months; they then removed to Union Township, this county, where they purchased a farm, and engaged in farming, which he continued in until 1869; he then rented his farm and moved to Belle Plaine, which place has been their home since; they have six children living -- Sarah E., Mary L., Anna Bella M., Charley A., Harvey and Franc Anita. (1878 Iowa Township)

McCurdy, F. E., farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

McDaniels, J. A., fine stock dealer. (1878 Taylor Township)

McDaniels, J. A., Jr., clerk. (1878 Taylor Township)

McDaniels, James, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Big Grove Township)

McDaniels, W. R., Sec. 4; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Big Grove Township)

McDuff, William, wagon maker. (1878 Taylor Township)

McEitt, James, farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Big Grove Township)

McElewain, A., teacher. (1878 Taylor Township)

McElewain, T. C., teacher. (1878 Taylor Township)

McElhaney, S. A., farmer, Sec. 26, P. O. Vinton. (1878 Harrison Township)

McElroy, H. H., hardware. (1878 Taylor Township)

McElroy, M., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

McElroy, M., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

McFarland, S., gardener, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

McFarlane, John, lumber and coal yard and agricultural and farm machinery, Florence; born in Canada Oct. 1, 1851; moved to Iowa in Jan., 1874. Mr. McFarlane followed farming in Canada; owns stock and implements and lumber, valued at $3,000. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. With him is Dr. H. Park born in Scotland May 28, 1851; he came to New York in 1859; remained ten years; moved to Fairfax, Iowa; was engaged in the carpenter and building business three years, and moved to Florence in 1877. He held the office as Town Clerk in Fairfax. Has shop and lot, and tools in Fairfax worth $700. (1878 Florence Township)

McGinty, W., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

McGowen, A., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

McGragur, T., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. (1878 Fremont Township)

McGranahan, John H., farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Watkins; born in Ireland, County Derry, May 13, 1845. Married Martha Ann Compton in Iowa, in 1870; she was born in Ohio in 1852; they have two children -- Sarah Rebecca, born Oct. 1, 1872; Thomas Newton, born Nov. 16, 1876. Has 160 acres land, valued at $25 per acre. Has held the office of Township Trustee four years. Came to Pennsylvania in 1847; moved to Illinois in 1854, and moved to Iowa in 1858. They are members of the Presbyterian Church. Is a son of Samuel McGranahan. (1878 Eldorado Township)

McGranahan, Samuel, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 14; P. O. Watkins; born in Ireland, County Derry, May 1, 1822. Married Rebecca Wallace in Ireland, in 1844; she was born in County Derry, Ireland, Jan., 1823; had twelve children; four are living -- John, Ann, Rebecca Rachel and Mary Eva. Mrs. McGranahan died at the age of 45 years, in Benton Co., Iowa, and Mr. McGranahan married Anna Marrow in 1877; she was born in Ohio in 1849; they have three children -- James Edward, Hugh Harvey, and a baby not named. Has 320 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre; has held the office of County Supervisor and School Treasurer in the township thirteen years, and several other town offices. He came to Pennsylvania, and stayed four years, and moved to Illinois and lived four years; moved to Benton Co., in 1858. They are members of the Presbyterian Church. He was one the first in Eldorado Township; the first sermon that was preached in Eldorado was delivered in Mr. McGranahan's barn by Rev. John Baty. He settled 160 acres of land in 1858. (1878 Eldorado Township)

McGraw, Daniel, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Kane Township)

McGregor, A., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Robin. (1878 Fremont Township)

McGuire, John, farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Union Township)

McHeffer, George, farmer, Sec. 1. (1878 Taylor Township)

McIntire, A. P., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

McIntire, S., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

McKanna, J., farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

McKanna, P., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

McKechnie, P., farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Robin. (1878 Fremont Township)

McKeen, J. M., stock dealer, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

McKinnon, Peter, school teacher and Town Assessor, Florence; born in Scotland Dec. 28, 1849. Married Viola M. Younglove in Benton Co., Iowa, in 1871 she was born in Canada Jan. 22, 1851 they have two children -- E. G. and Florence L. Owns a house and lot, valued at $600. Mr. McKinnon came to America in 1852; located in Benton Co., Iowa; has followed school teaching the last ten years; holds the office of Township Assessor. (1878 Florence Township)

McKinnon, W., Jr., renter; P. O. Florence. (1878 St. Clair Township)

McKinnon, William, farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Florence; born in Scotland in 1821. Married Catherine McNicol in Scotland in 1846; she was born in Scotland in 1820; they have eight children living -- John, Peter, Margaret, David, William, Alexander, James and Aberham. Have 126 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; located in Benton Co., Iowa, in 1855. Mr. and Mrs. McKinnon are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. McKinnon made his property in America by his energy in farming. (1878 Florence Township)

McKinstry, R., fine stock dealer. (1878 Taylor Township)

McLane, R. O., farmer; P. O. Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

McLaren, A., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

McLaughlin, Thomas, farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Cedar Township)

McLaughlin, Thomas J., farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Cedar Township)

McLead, W., farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Fremont Township)

McLean, Richard, farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Big Grove Township)

McLean, S. C. (1878 Taylor Township)

McLeod, H., farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Palo. (1878 Fremont Township)

McLeod, M., farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Palo. (1878 Fremont Township)

McMannes, J. F., trader, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

McMasters, C. A., railroad employee, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

McMillan, John F., Sec. 26, P. O. Vinton; owns 199 acres of land valued at $30 per acre; born in New Castle Co., Delaware, in 1822; came to Iowa in 1857, and located in Harrison Township. Married Nancy Miller in 1846; she was born in Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1823; have five children - Agnes C., Robert, Charles W., Edward and Miller A. Are members of the Christian Church; Republican. (1878 Harrison Township)

McMiller, R. F., farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

McMorris, James, M. D.; the subject of this sketch was born in Crawford Co., Ohio, March 17, A. D., 1836; during his boyhood days the only educational advantages within his reach consisted in what could be obtained in the "old log school house" during the Winter months, the remaining nine months of the year being devoted to labor on the farm; at the age of 20 years, he commenced a course of studies at Oberlin College, Ohio, which was frequently interrupted by being obliged to earn his own funds by teaching school; on leaving college, he turned his attention to the study of medicine, which studies he pursued for four years, at Goshen, Ind.; thinking himself now fully prepared to receive medical lectures understandingly he attended his first term at the University of Michigan, and the second at the Rush Medical College at Chicago, graduating from the latter institution; be commenced the practice of his profession at Goshen, Ind., where he remained several years, removing to his present field of practice at Belle Plaine, Iowa, in Feb., 1869; while pursuing his studies, he was elected Superintendent of Public Instruction for Elkhart Co., Ind., in which position he served the cause of education both faithfully and efficiently during his term of office; in his present location, he has served for five years on the Board of Education, acting as its President for the last three years; he is a member of both the State and Iowa Union Medical Societies, serving the latter as its President during the last year. (1878 Iowa Township)

McNeal, J. S., farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Garrison; born in Ohio in 1842; came to this county in 1866; has 160 acres of land, valued at $5,000. Married Miss E. F. Bennett; she was born in Ohio; mother of two children. Mr. McNeal enlisted in the 1^st Ohio Regt., Co. A in the three months call; afterward enlisted in the 1^st Ohio Light Artillery, Co. A; was at the siege of Vicksburg; was discharged, by losing voice from exposure, after the capture of Vicksburg; afterward enlisted in the 136^th Ohio National Guards, and stationed at Washington until the close of the war; was mustered out at Columbus, Ohio, at Camp Chase. (1878 Big Grove Township)

McNee, William, farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Florence; born in Scotland Sept. 24, 1830. Married Elizabeth McKinnon in Linn Co., Iowa, in 1858; she was born in Scotland in 1828; they have five children -- W. A., John Malcom, David, Norman and Elizabeth Catherine. Mr. and Mrs. McNee are members of the United Presbyterian Church. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M. (1878 St. Clair Township)

McNie, M. F., farmer, P. O. Vinton. (1878 Harrison Township)

McQuilkin, J. M., farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

McQuilkin, R. R., farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. La Porte City; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1814; removed to Benton Co. in 1862; has 870 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Isabel Wylie in 1842; she was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1819; they have eight children - Margaret A., Robert W., Martha J., Mary B., Andrew A., John N., William T., David K. Republican. Has held the office of School Director, Road Supervisor, and Justice of the Peace six years. Mr. and Mrs. McQuilkin and all their children are members of the Presbyterian Church. (1878 Bruce Township)

McQuilkin, Samuel, farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. La Porte City; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1818; came to Benton Co. in 1865; has 149 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss Kerr in 1847; she was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1822; they have five children - Joseph K., Robert R., Flora B., Nana J., Archie D. Justice of the Peace six years and County Supervisor. Mr. and Mrs. McQuilken are members of and he an Elder of the Presbyterian Church for twenty-five years. (1878 Bruce Township)

McQuin, B., clerk, Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

McQuinn, B. J., farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Florence. (1878 St. Clair Township)

McQuire, E., farmer; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Harrison Township)

McReynolds, P., farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Cedar Township)

McShea, Michael, farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Watkins. (1878 Eldorado Township)

McVey, Thomas, farmer; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

McWhorter, E. T., stock dealer. (1878 Taylor Township)

McWhorter, J. T., stock dealer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mead, A. L., road master N. W. Railroad, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Mead, D. W., farmer; P. O. Burk. (1878 Harrison Township)

Meaks, F., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Means, W. W., City Marshal, Vinton; born in Portage Co., Ohio, June 14, 1832; moved to Indiana and learned the trade of carpenter and joiner; came to Iowa by wagon, being five weeks on the way; arrived here in July, 1855, and went to work at his trade. Was in the army; enlisted in 28th Reg. Iowa Inf., Co. D; was in battles of Sabine Cross Roads, Yellow Bayou, and returned with the regiment. Holds office of City Marshal and is serving his tenth term. Married Miss T. E. Slattery, from the State of New York, in May, 1852; they have six children - Harriet E., Alice M., Fanny C., Missouri R., William T. and Edward C.; lost one son. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mease, J. P., farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Jackson Township)

Mease, J. P., carpenter. (1878 Taylor Township)

Meehan, Edward, carpenter, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Meeker, J., farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Mooreville. (1878 Bruce Township)

Meekins, J., farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Mehan, A., stone mason. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mehan, Edmond. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mein, H., laborer, Sec. 3; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Mein, M., retired farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Meirr, C., farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

Mekins, Henry, laborer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Melwin, W. T., gunsmith. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mentzer, D. W., merchant, Garrison. (1878 Jackson Township)

Mercer, B. H., railroad employee, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Merchant, A., blacksmith, Garrison; born in Fayette Co., Ohio, in 1836; came to Iowa in 1859, and settled in Big Grove Township. Married Susan A. Baker in 1861; she was born in Virginia in 1844; have five children - George W., Mary Rosa, Louie L., James and Nettie. Enlisted in Co. H, 6^th I.V.C., in 1862; discharged in 1865. Democrat. (1878 Jackson Township)

Merchant, Jonah, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Big Grove Township)

Merchant, W., farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Meredith, Marion, Doctor, physician and surgeon; born in Decatur Co; Ind., May 21, 1831; received his education and studied medicine and graduated at the Medical College of Ohio in 1866; he was Surgeon of the 68th Ind. V.I. during the war; came to Vinton in 1866, and has practiced his profession here since; has held the office of President of the Iowa Union Medical Society, and is physician for the State College of the Blind. Married Miss Sarah F. Lathrop, from Decatur Co., Ind., May 21, 1856; they have one adopted daughter. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mericle, A., farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

Merideth, W. J., farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Polk Township)

Merrel, O. L., harness maker, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Merrill, J. C. (1878 Iowa Township)

Merriman, C. B., Merchant, Blairstown; was born in Henry Co., Ill., on the 20th of January, 1839; moved to this county in 1866, and settled in St. Clair Township, where he engaged in farming until 1875; he then moved to Blairstown and engaged in his present business. He married Miss Raser, in Henry Co., Ill., on the 8^th of Dec., 1861; she was born in Ohio, on the 14^th of July, 1841. During the war of the rebellion, Mr. Merriman answered his country's call for recruits to defend the flag of the union of our fathers; he enlisted in Co. K, 112^th Ill. V. I., in Aug., 1862, and was honorably discharged in July, 1865; during the time he was in the service, he was engaged in seventy-two skirmishes aside from the following battles: Franklin, siege of Knoxville, Mt. Sully, Lenora Station, Louden, Bear Station, Charleston, Town Creek, Wilmington, Goldsborough, Raleigh and Greensboro, N. C., in which battle General Johnston surrendered to General Sherman. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Merringer, George, shoemaker, Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Merritt, Charles, farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Merritt, G., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Merritt, R., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Mess, E., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Messenger, J. J., farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Mette, A., farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Robin. (1878 Fremont Township)

Meyer, C., farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Meyer, F. F., farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Meyer, Henry J., Sec. 25; P. O. Luzerne; born in Holstein, Germany, in 1841; emigrated to Davenport, Iowa, in 1865; thence to Benton Co. in 1868; has 280 acres, valued at $30 per acre. Married Elsabea Peters in 1868; she was born in Holstein, Germany, in 1842; they have five children -- Henry N., born in 1869; Anna M., born in 1871; Emma E., born in 1874; Herman H., born in 1875; Maria K., born in 1877. Independent in politics. School Director five years; Trustee one year. Members of the Lutheran Church. (1878 Homer Township)

Meyer, J. H., butcher, Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Meyers, George, farmer; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Meyers, H., farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

Meyers, H., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Meyers, Harmon J., butcher, Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Meyocks, John, farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Michal, M., brewer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Mickey, J., farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

Mickey, John, stone mason. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mickey, L. W., gardener. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mickey, M., farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

Mickey, Samuel, stone mason. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mickey, William, stone mason. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mickulaki, J., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Mier, A. B., farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Union Township)

Mikiel, N., Sr., farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Mikiel, N., Jr., farmer, Sec. 9; P. O.. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Miles, J. M., harness maker, Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Miles, S., keeps boarding house, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Miles, W. H., jeweler, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Miller, A., laborer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Miller, A., farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Kane Township)

Miller, Alex, farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Miller, C., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Miller, C. W., grocer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Miller, C. W., retired, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Miller, D. D., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Miller, D. L., Proprietor livery stable, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Miller, David, shoemaker, Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Miller, E. L., minister. (1878 Taylor Township)

Miller, E. S., shoemaker. (1878 Taylor Township)

Miller, G., farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Miller, G. A., tenant farmer, P. O. Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Miller, H., farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Kane Township)

Miller, H. B., farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Blairstown; born in Cedar Co., Iowa, March 16, 1851. Son of Henry Miller and (Miss) Johnson Miller. Married Miss S. C. Herring in 1873; she was born in Ohio in 1855; they have one child -- Warren Benton. Has 200 acres of land, valued at $5,000. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are members of the Evangelical Church. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Miller, H. F., farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Miller, H. G., carpenter, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Miller, H. T., farmer; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Miller, Harry, carpenter, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Miller, Henry, farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Blairstown; was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio, April, 1825. Married Miss Johnson in Cedar Co., Iowa, in 1849; she was born in Ohio; they have eight children -- H. B., William H., E. J., John W., Charles, Homer McCleanan, Edwin Lee and Carrie Asbareen. Mr. Miller was one of the earliest settlers in the State of Iowa; came to this State in 1836; located in Cedar Co.; followed milling ten years; carried on business in Muscatine two years and moved into Benton Co. in 1863. Mr. Miller has 800 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; fine buildings, grounds, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are members of the Evangelical Church. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Miller, Henry, shoemaker. (1878 Taylor Township)

Miller, Henry. (1878 Homer Township)

Miller, Hoover, laborer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Miller, Isaac, merchant, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Miller, J. A., grocer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Miller, J. D., blacksmith, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Miller, J. F., blacksmith, Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Miller, J. M., farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Miller, J. M., Proprietor livery stable, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Miller, J. R. (1878 Taylor Township)

Miller, John, shoemaker. (1878 Taylor Township)

Miller, John, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Watkins. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Miller, John C., retired farmer; born in Huntingdon Co., Penn, March 6, 1806; lived in Pennsylvania twenty-five years. Married Miss Margaret McKinstry, of Pennsylvania, in 1827; they moved to Ohio in 1831, and lived there nine years; in 1840, they came by wagon there, nine in family, to Iowa, and arrived in Davenport Oct. 4 and only had 75 cents in money; they were among the early settlers; only a very few buildings of any kind were there; he engaged in farming; they used to have to go to Dubuque to mill, and the snow was so deep at times they could not go, and lived only on potatoes and meat six weeks, without flour or bread; it was a hard struggle, but by industry, economy and good management he secured a competency. His wife died, leaving six children; in 1873, he married Mrs. G. White; she was one of the earliest settlers in this State; he sold his farm and came to Vinton in 1875. (1878 Taylor Township)

Miller, John H., Cashier of Farmers Exchange Bank, Shellsburg; was born in Schenectady Co., N. Y., March 4, 1831; came to this county in 1865. Married Harriet Pratt; she was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., July 24, 1839; mother of three children -- Edgar J., born Jan. 19, 1864; Amy K., July 23, 1866 and, Carrie B., Nov. 17, 1868. Emigrated from New York in 1858 to Walworth Co., Wis.; lived there about six years, then came to Benton Co., where he engaged in the mercantile business until three years ago; since that time, has been in the banking business, and held the office of Cashier. The stockholders are John Parker (President), John H. Miller (Cashier), J. L. Budd, P. M. Harbut, William Krader, B. R. Dwiggins and Thomas C. Armstrong. (1878 Canton Township)

Miller, Levi S., of the firm Tinkham & Miller, grocers; was born in Highland Co., Ohio, Jan 7, 1829; lived in Ohio twenty-six years; learned the trade of merchant tailor; came to Marysville, Benton Co.; was clerk in store; came to Vinton in 1858; started in the tailoring business; was also in the insurance business; engaged in the grocery business with J. L. Tinkham in July, 1866; they have been in business twelve years. Has held the office of Town Clerk six years, and City Assessor four years; also Township Assessor; holds the office of Mayor of Vinton; was elected March, 1878, Married Miss Sarah Jane Hughey, from Ohio; they have five children - Sarah A., Charles W., John A., Laura B. and James E.; lost one daughter - Mary E. (1878 Taylor Township)

Miller, P. M., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Miller, Paul, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Shellsburg; born Washington Co., Penn., Sept. 15, 1815; came to this county in 1855; has 210 acres of land, valued at $5,250. Belongs to the Presbyterian Church. Married Catherine Jones July 26, 1838; she was born in Coshocton Co., Ohio, May 26, 1817; mother of nine living children -- James J., born May 21 1839; Martha J., March 6, 1842; Barbara A., Jan. 28, 1844; Lucinda M., Oct. 10, 1845; Anna M., May 7, 1847; John W., May 29, 1850; Paul M., June 4, 1854; Emma M., July 24, 1857, and Alice E., May 29, 1860. Emigrated from Pennsylvania to Ohio, and lived there eighteen years; thence to this county in company with thirty persons; came through with teams, camped out and did their own cooking; he has resided here ever since. When he first came here, be moved into a shanty on Cedar River, about sixteen feet square; could look through the roof and count the stars; has a very fine orchard of 400 trees of the choicest fruit; for his bedstead used poles cut from the grove; used clapboards for slats. (1878 Canton Township)

Miller, S. W., retired merchant, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Miller, W., tenant farmer; P. O. Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Miller, W., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Kane Township)

Miller, W. T., farmer, Sec. 29. (1878 Taylor Township)

Millhouse, G., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Homer Township)

Millions, Isaac C., grain dealer. (1878 Iowa Township)

Mills, D. W., laborer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mills, J. A., farmer; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Harrison Township)

Milne, A., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Dysart. (1878 Monroe Township)

Minard, J., farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

Miner, Hiram, farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Minish, N., farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Homer Township)

Minott, S., farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Mirkmans, D., farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Mirkmans, M., farmer; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Miskimen, George William, farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Shellsburg; born in Coshocton Co., Ohio, Dec. 26, 1826; came to this county in the Spring of 1850; has 110 acres of land, valued at $3,300. Married Sarah J. Moody in 1856; she was born in Carroll Co., Ohio, Feb. 24, 1863; has two children -- Amanda, born Dec. 19, 1857, and Mahala J., April 3, 1861; lost two children -- Edward, born Jan. 1, 1860, died Jan. 26, 1860; Lizzie, born March 26, 1863, died Oct. 20, 1864. Emigrated to this Township in 1850; came via Zanesville, Ohio, and took boat down the Ohio river to Cairo; thence up the Mississippi to Keokuk; from there footed it to this county. The first three years worked out by the month for $10 per month, and eight months for $12; then to improving his land. Shellsburg was not thought of at that time. (1878 Canton Township)

Miskimen, Harry H., P. O. Shellsburg; born in Guernsey Co., Ohio, May 17, 1835; came to this county in Fall of 1852. Married Harriet D. White; she was born in Carroll Co., Ohio, Jan. 10, 1844; has seven children -- William C., Orlando H., Thomas L., Carrie, Sarah, Albert and Harry. Enlisted in 8^th Iowa V. I., Company D, and served three years; was in several engagements; was at Pittsburg Landing, and was wounded, taken prisoner and taken to Tuscaloosa; was in prison fifty-five days; was paroled and went back from there to St. Louis; held there until he was exchanged; was at Jackson, Miss., rear of Vicksburg at the siege of Vicksburg; was with Banks on his Red River Expedition; from there went to Memphis; also, was at the battle of Tupelo against Forrest; was one of the sixteen pioneer corps under A. J. Smith; discharged and mustered out at Davenport. (1878 Canton Township)

Miskimen, John, laborer, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Miskimin, Samuel, farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Dysart; born in Delaware July 18, 1813; removed to Richland Co., Ohio, in 1832; thence to Indiana in 1851; thence to Benton Co. in 1854; has 123 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Elizabeth Leedy in 1836; she was born in Ohio Dec. 5, 1818. An Old Line Whig, and now a Republican. County Supervisor three years. He is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Miskimin was one of the early settlers, there being no settler within twelve miles of here on the west at the time he came to this county. (1878 Monroe Township)

Mitchel, A., farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Watkins. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Mitchell, A., Jr., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Mitchell, H., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Robin. (1878 Fremont Township)

Mitchell, Irwin, butter and eggs. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mitchell, J., farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Fairfax. (1878 Florence Township)

Mitchell, James R., Superintendent Benton County Poor Farm, Sec. 22; born in Scott Co., Ky., July 4, 1837; when 7 years old moved to Indiana; lived there ten years, and came by wagon to Benton Co., and arrived here Sept. 24, 1854; located in Vinton. Was in the army; enlisted in Co. D, 28th Iowa V.I.; was in the battles of Port Gibson, Champion Hills, siege of Vicksburg, New Orleans, up the Red River with General Banks, in the battle of Sabine Cross Roads, then in Virginia under Sheridan, in the battles of Winchester, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek; was slightly wounded in the head at the battle of Cedar Creek; was in the service three years. He was appointed by the Board of Supervisors Superintendent of the Poor Farm of this county in the Fall of 1877. Married Miss Laura Knapp, from Indiana, in 1857; she died Sept. 25, 1875; they had three children; lost them all. Married Miss Jane Culver, from this State, Nov. 14, 1876. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mitchell, John, farmer, Sec. 1 P. O. Fairfax. (1878 Florence Township)

Mitchell, Moses, farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Fairfax. (1878 Florence Township)

Mitchell, W., farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Fairfield. (1878 Fremont Township)

Moeller, H. D., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Moeller, J., farmer, P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Mofford, W. J., farmer; Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Mohler, James, rtr., Sec. 27; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Mohr, G., farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Garrison. (1878 Homer Township)

Molcen, A., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Union Township)

Moller, Rudolph, merchant, Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Mondle, C., farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Monet, Montague W., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Montcreiff, D., farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Jackson Township)

Montcreiff, J. D., farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Jackson Township)

Moody, William, laborer, Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Moon, A. B., carpenter. (1878 Taylor Township)

Moore, C. M., farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

Moore, C. W., mail carrier, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Moore, E., farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Moore, F. P.; P. O. Dysart; born in Wood Co., Ohio, in 1850; removed to Marshall Co., Iowa, in 1866; thence to Benton Co., in 1867. Married Katie A. Machamer in 1870; she was born in Schuylkill Co., Penn., in 1850; three children –- Herbie E., born July, 1871; Fred E., born June 4, 1873; Charles J., born Oct. 21, 1877. Republican. (1878 Monroe Township)

Moore, H., farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Moore, Hubbard, carpenter and builder, firm of Bloodgood & Moore; born in Essex Co., Vt., Nov. 19, 1819; lived in Vermont eighteen years, and then went to Wisconsin in 1838, and lived there eleven years; learned the trade of carpenter and joiner; went to California in 1849; lived there two years; came to Bremer Co., Iowa in 1864, and came to Vinton in 1868, and engaged in the building business. Married Emma G. Peck, from Massachusetts, in 1858; she died in 1861. Married Kate Peck, from Massachusetts, in 1863; has two children - Louisa A. and Stephen W.; lost two children in infancy. (1878 Taylor Township)

Moore, J., farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Moore, J. M., farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Moore, J. W., farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Moore, W. C., farmer; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Morand, J., railroad employee, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Mordoff, F., train dispatcher, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Morey, Austin, laborer, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Morey, D., railroad laborer, Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Morey, G. W., carpet weaver, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Morgan, A. W., miller, Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Morgan, R. H., engineer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Morgan, W. A., Sec. 31; P. O. Dryden; born in Tioga Co., Penn., Oct. 12, 1842; removed to Linn Co., Iowa, in 1854, thence to Benton Co. in 1862; has 160 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Susan Byam, 1866; she was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Oct. 10 1841; they have four children -- Alf, born Jan. 7, 1868; Hubert, born March 19, 1871; Cora, born Aug. 4, 1872; Harry, born Oct. 3, 1875. Republican in politics. Was Assessor three years, Justice two years, School Director four years. Enlisted in Sept., 1862, in the 6^th I. V. C.; participated in the battle of White Stone Hill, in the frontier skirmishes, etc. (1878 Homer Township)

Morris, Charles, carpenter, Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Morris, J., farmer, Sec. 18 P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Morrison, E. G., photographer, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Morrison, R., farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Morrow, J. A., grain merchant. (1878 Taylor Township)

Morton, Andrew, dairyman. (1878 Taylor Township)

Morton, D. R., laborer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Morton, M. D., laborer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mosebergh, C., farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Paul. (1878 Homer Township)

Moses, H. D., farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Mooreville; born in Allegany Co., N.Y., in 1836; came to Benton Co. in 1861; has 302 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Rhoda Williams in 1861; she was born in Rochester, N.Y., in 1835; they have six children -- Albert M., Elmer, Arthur, Minnie, Johnie and Libbie. Democratic. Has held the offices of Road Supervisor and School Director, Member of Trowel Lodge (Masonic), 216, La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

Mosier, D., farmer, Sec. 3 P. O. Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Mosier, J. S., farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Mosnat, J. J., attorney at law, Belle Plaine; born in Bohemia Sept 28, 1849; came to the United States with his parents in 1853, settled in Weston, Mo., where they remained until 1862, when they moved to Wisconsin, and to this place in 1870; studied law with Johnson & Tewksbury; afterward attended the law department of the Iowa State University; graduated in June, 1874; speaks Bohemian, English and German fluently; began the practice of law here in October, 1874. Was married Nov. 10, 1875, to Julia E. Ricker; she was born in Manitowoc, Wis., March 3, 1855; have two children - Roy H., and an infant; served one year as City Attorney. (1878 Iowa Township)

Moss, C. E., farmer, Sec. 23. (1878 Taylor Township)

Moss, Joseph, farmer, Sec. 23. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mossman, A. P., farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Mossman, B., farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Mossman, J. H., farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Mossman, W., retired farmer; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Mott, M. C., laborer, Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Moulds, Samuel, farmer; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Moulton, G. C., farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Burk. (1878 Polk Township)

Mount, C. V., jeweler. (1878 Taylor Township)

Moyer, John Z., proprietor of the City Market; born in Northampton Co., Penn., Feb. 28, 1838; lived there sixteen years; lived in New Jersey twelve years, and returned to Pennsylvania for some years, and came to Vinton, Iowa; engaged in the market business Jan. 1, 1877. Married Miss Gertrude Correll, from Pennsylvania, in 1865; they have three sons - Edward, Clarence and Joseph; lost two sons - Henry and Charles. (1878 Taylor Township)

Moyer, S. G., Deputy Clerk. (1878 Taylor Township)

Mueller, W., farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 Eldorado Township)

Muller, C., farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Mulvarney, J., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 Kane Township)

Mundt, W., farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Belle Plaine. (1878 Kane Township)

Murch, A. J., M. D., Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Murphy, E., farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Murphy, H., farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Murphy, J., farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Watkins. (1878 St. Clair Township)

Murphy, R., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Fremont Township)

Murphy, S., farmer, P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Fremont Township)

Murphy, S., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Robin. (1878 Fremont Township)

Murphy, W. F., carpenter. (1878 Taylor Township)

Murray, James, farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Murray, W. H., farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Murray, William, farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Murry, William, livestock, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Mushawick, W., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Myer, J., laborer, Sec. 17; P. O. Irving. (1878 Kane Township)

Myers, A. J., laborer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Myers, C., farmer; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Myers, J., farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

Myers, W., farmer; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Benton Township)

Napier, Alex, farmer; P. O. Fairfax. (1878 Florence Township)

Narbee, Emanuel, farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. La Porte City; born in Stephenson Co. Ill., in 1855; removed to Benton Co. in 1857; has 280 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Democratic in politics. (1878 Bruce Township)

Narber, Ellas, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 18; P. O. Shellsburg; born in Pennsylvania Sept. 8, 1844; came to this county in 1857; has 319 acres of land, valued at $10,000. Married Esther Phillips in 1868; she was born in Indiana, Nov. 26, 1850; mother of three children -- Clara, born Feb. 6, 1870; Laura, July 27, 1872, and infant, Jan. 20, 1878. Emigrated from Pennsylvania to Indiana; stayed there a short time, and then came to Stephenson Co., Ill., and from there came to this county. Mr. Narber's principal business is stock; has a fine farm and good home. (1878 Canton Township)

Narber, George, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 18; P. O. Shellsburg; born in Lycoming Co., Penn., Oct. 23, 1820; came to this county in 1857; has 1,630 acres of land, valued at $46,000. Married Nancy Gordner; she was born in Lycoming Co., Penn.; mother of six children -- Ellis, born Aug. 8, 1844; Bartley, Nov. 16, 1846; Luther, April 11, 1852; Emanuel, March 24, 1855; Irvine, Dec. 31, 1857; Homer, Aug. 20, 1860. Emigrated to Stephenson Co., Ill., in 1851; lived there six years, and then came to this county, where he has been engaged in and stock raising; raises on an average 9,000 bushels of corn yearly; turns off from forty to eighty head of cattle and from fifty to eighty head of hogs; raised one year 3,000 bushels of wheat, and sold it at $1.60, making $4,800; he is one of the largest landowners, probably, in the county, and amongst the wealthiest men. When he came here there were but few settlers between him and Blairstown. (1878 Canton Township)

Narber, Luther, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 9; P. O. Vinton; born in Stephenson Co., Ill., April 11, 1852; came to this county in 1857; has 160 acres of land, valued at $6,400. Mr. Narber is a young man starting out; has a fine farm, good stock and stands well to be with the solid farmers of the county; has one of the finest groves in the township, of three acres; has a good spring in his hog yard, making one of the best places for raising pork. (1878 Eden Township)

Narbor, Emanuel, farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Bruce Township)

Nauman, J., dealer in hardware, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Neal, John, farmer and stock raiser; P. O. Shellsburg; born in Harrison Co., Va., Sept. 3, 1826; came to this county in June, 1856; has 174 acres of land, valued at $8,000. Is a member of the Baptist Church. For his first wife married Mary A. Maxson; she died in Oct., 1863; by her he had one son -- Simeon W., born 1854. For his second wife, married Eliza Maxson; she was born in Allen Co., Ohio; mother of one child -- Chalmer, born Sept. 13, 1873. Emigrated from Virginia when he was but a child not 2 years old; came to Champaign, Ohio; lived there six years; from there to Allen Co., Ohio; lived there twenty-one years; thence to this county; when he came here there was no house south of him in this township. Mr. Neal came here with a team and $113, and by hard work and economy has made a good home. (1878 Canton Township)

Neal, Simeon W., farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Nees, Ole O., farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Robin. (1878 Fremont Township)

Neibes, J., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Neisch, J., farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Dryden. (1878 Kane Township)

Nelson, C., farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Nelson, Carl, laborer, Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Nelson, G., farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Nelson, H. P., laborer, Luzerne. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Nelson, J. A., proprietor of boot and shoe shop, Blairstown; was born in Mercer Co., Penn., 9^th of Jan., 1829; came from there to Peoria Co., Ill.; remained there until 1829; he then went to Colorado, where he remained until 1862; he then returned to Illinois, and lived in Peoria until 1864; then he moved to Moline, Ill., remaining there until March, 1865; he then moved to this town, where he has since followed his business of boot and shoemaking. He was a member of the Town Council, four years. Married Lucy A. Robinsaft, in Peoria Co., Ill., on the 28^th of April, 1858; she was born in the State of New York Aug. 8, 1834. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Nelson, James, farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Nelson, John, horse dealer, P. O. Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Nelson, John, Jr., laborer, Florence. (1878 Florence Township)

Nenaber, H., Jr., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Nenaber, H., Sr., Sec. 33; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Nenaber, Harmon, Sec. 33; P. O. Vinton. (1878 Eden Township)

Neubauer, S., farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Fairfax. (1878 Florence Township)

Nevin, J. R., farmer. (1878 Taylor Township)

Nevin, William, laborer; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

Newell, Chauncey, farmer; P. O. La Porte City. (1878 Cedar Township)

Newell, L., farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Mt. Auburn. (1878 Cedar Township)

Newland, James, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Urbanna. (1878 Polk Township)

Newmeyer, H., farmer; P. O. Blairstown. (1878 LeRoy Township)

Newton, A., Justice of the Peace, Belle Plaine. (1878 Iowa Township)

Newton, Isaac, laborer; P. O. Shellsburg. (1878 Canton Township)

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