Hiram Hoagland

HOAGLAND, BOALE, MIFF

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 3/9/2002 at 23:15:43

Hoagland, Hiram, farmer, Section 21 (Auburn township); PO Douglass; born in Mercer Co., Penn., Jan. 13, 1828; came to this county in the Fall of 1850; purchased land and wintered in Plattsville, Wisconsin; returned in the Spring of 1851 and settled on his estate; in 1853, disposed of his farm and engaged in mercantile business at Auburn, where he continued with success for twelve years; was commissioned as Captain to raise a company of volunteers June 20, 1861, I. S. V., but was unable to go with his command when marching orders were received. In poor health, he disposed of his business to his partner, James Boale, and in 1863 purchased his present estate; has a farm of 600 acres, valued at $35 per acre. Was first Coroner elected in this county, and acted as Sheriff, caused by the resignation of Mr. Miff; elected Auditor of the county in 1869; also, previously held the office of Supervisor several years; also held the office of Treasurer for Auburn District Township School nine years, and Justice of the Peace in 1852. Is Treasurer and stockholder in the Patrons' Joint Stock Company, engaged in mercantile business at Eden; also District Deputy of the Patrons of Husbandry, which organization he has been a member since its origin. Is stockholder in the Citizens' Savings Bank at Elgin, and is prominently known throughout the town and county; has a fine farm and blooded stock of different kinds; was one of the first settlers in this town; is a cabinet maker by trade, and made the first cabinet ware that was made in this county, in a log hut located between Auburn and West Union. Married Elizabeth D. Boale in 1849; she was born in Ireland Sept. 12, 1829; have five children --- John A., Kate B., Seth D., Perry J. and Eva G.; lost one child -- Melissa, born Sept. 3, 1850 and died June 28, 1851.

Page 753 & 754, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"