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Armstrong, Israel , farmer; P. O. West Branch.

Abbott, Samuel , farmer; P. O. West Branch; owns seventy-nine acres of land, valued at $60 per acre; born in Miami Co., O., in 1818; came to Iowa in 1852, and located in Springdale Tp., and removed to his present farm in 1869. . .

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. . . Married Rebekah Miles in 1838; she was born in Miami Co., Ohio, in 1818; have three children living—Galvin W., Abijah J., John M.; William, born in 1841, and died in the same year. Are members of the Friends’ Church.

Armstrong, Jos. , farmer; P. O. West Branch; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1828; came to Iowa in 1861,and located on his present farm; owns eighty acres, valued at $75 per acre. Married Sarah Oliphant in 1853; she was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1826; have an adopted daughter—Laura, born in 1859. Are members of the Friends’ Church.

Armstrong, S. , far., Sec. 3; P. O. West Branch.

Atkins, Willis, shoemaker, West Branch.

Atkinson, W. , far., S. 15; P.O. Centerdale.

Baily, David, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Springdale.

Baily, J. V. , farmer; P.O. Springdale.

Bailey, John I. , physician and surgeon, West Branch, born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1845; came to Iowa in 1851, and located in Cedar Co.; in 1874 removed to West Branch. Married Phoebe Berry in 1872; she was born in Iowa City in 1843; have two children—Nettie and Gertrude. Mr. Bailey enlisted in Co. I, 46th Ia. Inf., in 1864, and was discharged the same year.

Baker, J. , far., Sec. 9; P. O. Downey.

Baker, J. H. , laborer, Downey.

Ball, D. , far., Sec. 15; P.O. Centerdale.

Ball, James, farmer; P. O. Centerdale; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1831, came to Iowa in 1852, and located in Springdale Tp. Married Mary J. Gibson in 1851; she was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, in 1835; have four children—Joseph, David, Retta and Martha. Are members of the Friends’ Church.

Ball, John, dealer in grain, lumber and coal, Centerdale; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1829; came to Iowa in 1850, and located in Springdale Tp. Married Cynthia Heald in 1852; she was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1833; have six children—William H., Atlantic, Walter S., Clara R., Addison H. and Emerson C. Are members of the Friends’ Church.

Ball, Joe, far., Sec. 15; P.O. Centerdale.

Ball, Wm. , far., Sec. 16; P.O. Centerdale.

Barns, S. A. , farmer; P.O. Downey; owns 234 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Athens Co., Ohio, in 1827, came to Iowa in 1839, and located with his parents in Muscatine Co.; removed to Cedar Co. in 1848. Married Agnes Lewis in 1848; she was born in Highland Co., Ohio, in 1832; have nine children—Charles A., William H., Mary E., Laura R., Lewis, Edwin, Ottway, Jessie and Albert.

Barnes, S. H. , carp., West Branch.

Barrington, Thomas, farmer, P. O. West Branch; born in Ireland in 1810; came to Iowa in 1855, and located on his present farm. Married Elizabeth Townsend in 1840; she was born in Knox Co., Ohio, in 1820; have two children—George and Ruth. Are members of Friends’ Church.

Barrington, Thos. T. , farmer; P. O. West Branch.

Bater, N. D.

Beam, C. , hardware, West Branch.

Beam, G. , hardware, West Branch.

Beeson, R.H., retired farmer; P. O. West Branch; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1817; came to Iowa in 1850, and located in Springdale Tp., Cedar Co., and in 1878 moved to West Branch. Married Rebecca Heald in 1840; she was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1818; have five children—Smith H., Ephraim L., Ruthanna W., Phoebe S. and John S.; Rachel A., born in 1856, and died in 1863; Irwin, born in 1861, and died in 1862. Mr. B. has been Justice of the Peace one term. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of Friends’ Church.

Bell, Geo. , laborer, Downey.

Bennett, James, engineer, West Branch.

Boon, G. , furniture, West Branch.

Bonsall, Evan, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. West Liberty.

Borton, C. , far.; P.O. West Liberty.

Borton, Elton, far., S. 36; P.O. West Liberty.

Bowman, Henry, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. West Liberty.

Bowman, Joseph, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. West Liberty.

Branson, A. , nurseryman, West Branch.

Branson, J. , far.; P. O. West Branch.

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Branson, Reese, far.; P.O. Springdale.

Branson, Wm. D., farmer; P. O. West Branch; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $60 per acre; born in Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1814; came to Iowa in 1853, and located in Springdale Tp., Cedar Co. Married Eliza Oliphant in 1840; she was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1817; have six children—Abner, Reece, Lina A., Samuel, Newton and Ida. Are members of Friends’ Church.

Brantingham, Geo. , carp., West Branch.

Brewer, James, laborer, Downey.

Brisbine, A. , far., Sec. 32; P.O. Downey.

Brisbine, J. M. , far., S. 32; P.O. Downey.

Brisbine, W. O. , far., S. 32; P.O. Downey.

Brogan, C. , far., S. 25; P.O. West Liberty.

Brown, J. M. , far., S. 6; P. O. West Branch.

Brown, L. D. , laborer, Springdale.

Brown, W. , far., S. 6; P. O. West Branch.

Bundy, J. , far., Sec. 22; P. O. Centerdale.

Burden, A. F. , miller, West Branch.

Butler, M. V. B. , merchant, Springdale.

Butler, V. , shoemaker, West Branch.

Bye, Edward, carp., Springdale.

Chase, W. S., far.; P.O. West Liberty.

Carson, John T. , farmer; P.O. Springdale; owns 103 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre; born in Mahoning Co., O., in 1824; came to Iowa in 1863, and located in Springdale Tp.; removed to his present farm in1877. Married Martha L. Upton in 1848; she was born in Jefferson Co., O., in 1828; have one child—Martin L., born in 1849. Was married to Edna Tabor in 1877. Are members of the Friends’ Church; Republican.

Chambers, J. C. , Cashier of West Branch Bank; was born in Richland Co., O., in 1837; came to Iowa in 1863, and located in Springdale, Cedar Co., and was a resident of that village for a period of five years; was appointed Cashier of the West Branch Bank in 1875, at the organization of the bank. Married Jennie W. Lewis in 1861; she was born in Knox Co., O., in 1839; have four children—Elmer L., Walter R., Herbert and Mary E. Mr. C. was elected State Senator in 1871, and was in the sessions of 1872,’73, ’74.

Coffee, Charles, far.; P.O. Springdale.

Coggeshall, T. , far.; P. O. West Branch.

Coggeshall, Tristram, farmer; P. O. West Branch; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $60 per acre; came to Iowa in 1864, and located on his present farm; was born in Wayne Co., Ind., in 1830. Married Sarah Bruff in 1859; she was born in Mahoning Co., O., in 1833; have two children—James E. and Alice E.; have lost three—William, Anna M., Oliver T. Mr. C. and wife are members of the Friends’ Church.

Collins, D. , laborer, West Branch.

Cook, Ellis, retired farmer, West Branch.

Cook, Jas. , agricultural implements, West Branch; born in Belmont Co., O., in 1827; came to Iowa in 1856, and located in Springdale Tp., and in 1864 removed to West Branch and engaged in his present business. Married Mary Ann Hirst in 1851; she was born in Belmont Co., O., in 1828; have five children—Thomas W., Martha E., Henry L., Josephine and Mary Emma.

Cookson, Daniel, far.; P. O. West Branch.

Cookson, Israel, far.; P. O. West Branch.

Cookson, John, farmer; P. O. West Branch.

Coombs, J. C. , carpenter, West Branch.

Cooper, Jas. W. , farmer; P.O. West Liberty; owns seventy-two acres of land, valued at $4,000; born in Ohio in 1845; came to Iowa in 1867. Married Anna Elliott in 1874; she was born in Maryland in 1845; have two children—Albert and George. Are members of the Friends’ Church—Hicksites.

Cornwall, A. B. , farmer; P.O. Downey; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre; born in Greene Co., N. Y., in 1823; moved with his parents, to Buffalo, N.Y., and from there to Cleveland, O., and came to Iowa in 1847, and located in Cedar Co. Married Margaret Loy in 1848; she was born in Montgomery Co., O., in 1826; have eight children—Mary, George, Ellen, Dora, John, Alice, Libbie and Jessie. Are members of Baptist Church.

Cornwall, George, farmer; P.O. Downey.

Cornwall, V. R. , farmer; P.O. Downey.

Cowgill, Abraham, farmer; P. O. Centerdale.

Crane, Chas. , farmer. P. O. West Liberty.

Crew, Chas. , farmer; P.O. Springdale.

Crew, Gideon, far.; P.O., Springdale.

Crook, N. H. , hotel, West Branch.

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Crozer, James, general merchandise, Downey; born in Belmont Co., O., July 8, 1822; came to Iowa in 1852, and located in Springdale Tp., Cedar Co., and in 1866, removed to Downey and engaged in his present business. Married Johanna Whitezell in 1844; she was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Jan. 9, 1824; have four children—Willis, born March 31, 1856; Sarah E., born Nov. 18, 1847; Mary C., born March 21, 1857; Joseph, born Oct. 26, 1861; Charles, born in 1845 and died in 1865; Frank, born in 1859 and died in 1862. Mr. C. and wife are members of the Christian Church.

Crozer, Jonathan, farmer; P.O. Downey; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $4,000; born in Columbiana Co., O., in 1826. Married Phoebe S. James in 1848; she was born in Columbiana Co., O.; have two children—J. I. and Martha E. Mr. C. came to Iowa in 1852. Are members of Friends’ Church—Wilberites.

Crozer, J. L. , farmer; P.O. West Branch; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1850; came to Iowa with his parents in 1852, and located in Springdale Tp., Cedar Co. Married Caroline L. Mackey in 1876; she was born in Canada in 1850.

Crozer, Leroy, farmer; P.O. Downey.

Crozer, Reason, farmer; P.O. Downey.

Crozer, Thomas, farmer; P.O. Downey.

Cummings, J. , carpenter, Springdale.

Darner, H. C. , physician and surgeon, Springdale.

Divine, John, farmer; P. O. Centerdale.

Dorson, Joseph, West Branch.

Douglas, Wm. , far; P.O. West Branch.

Duble, A. , laborer, West Branch.

Dyer, Peter, farmer; P. O. West Branch.

Eaton, Aaron, farmer; P.O. West Branch.

Edmundson & Yetter, drugs, books and wall paper, West Branch. J. H. Edmundson, the senior partner, was born in England in 1835, came to America in 1865, and to Iowa in 1866. Married Mary J. Townsend; she was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1843; have three children—Anna L., James W., Laura E. Marshall Yetter, junior partner, was born in West Morland Co., Penn., in 1853, came to Iowa in 1854, with his parents, and in 1877 removed to West Branch. Married Mary Mills in 1876; she was born in Henry Co., Iowa, in 1853.

Edmonson, E. , druggist, West Branch.

Elliott, F. T. , blacksmith, Downey.

Elliott, J. M. , blacksmithing, Downey; born in Philadelphia in 1820, and came to Iowa in 1852; located in Muscatine Co.; removed to Downey in 1875, and engaged in his present business. Married Margaret Wolf in 1842; she was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, in 1824; have eight children—Taylor, Mollie, Winfield, Sarah, Ira, Belle, Edwin and Alice.

Elliott, L. E. , farmer; P. O. West Liberty.

Ellyson, Alfred, farmer; P.O. Springdale.

Embre, L. H. , merchant, West Branch.

Faucett, Amos, farmer; P.O. Centerdale.

Faucett, E. , farmer; P.O. Springdale.

Faucett, Jos. , lumber dealer, Centerdale.

Fogg, Robt. , farmer; P.O. West Branch.

Forney, Charles, laborer, West Branch.

Forney, Levi, tailor, West Branch.

Foster, Daniel, far.; P.O. West Liberty.

Gambol, Samuel, farmer; P. O. Centerdale.

Gates, George, West Branch.

Gates, John, West Branch.

Gause, S. S. , far.; P.O. West Liberty.

Gibson, Charles, farmer; P.O. West Liberty.

Gill, H. C. , physician and surgeon, Springdale; born in Chester Co., Penn., in 1821; came to Iowa in 1850, located in Springdale and engaged in the practice of medicine. Married Anna Essig in 1843; she was born in Chester Co., Penn.; have three children—Davis H., Maggie (now Mrs. Bowersock), and Nona (Mrs.. Roberts). John A. died in 1876, age the age of 30 years. Mr. Gill has been County Supervisor, and has held the office of School Director twenty-one years.

Goodrich, D. O. , grain dealer, Downey.

Gorman, James, far., P.O. West Liberty.

Gorman, John, far.; P.O. West Liberty.

Gorman, Owen, farmer, P. O. West Liberty.

Grant, John M. , P. O. West Branch.

Green, Daniel, far.; P.O. West Branch.

Gregg, Henry, far.; P.O. Downey.

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Gregg, Hanson, farmer, P.O. Downey; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1815; came to Iowa in 1850, and located on his present farm. Married Sarah Ann Wright in 1841; she was born in Knox Co., Ohio, in 1819, have seven children—Eliza J., Susan, Caroline, Henry, Niles, Frank and Fred.

Gregg, Niles, far.; P.O. West Liberty.

Griffith, Geo. , far.; P.O. West Liberty.

Grinnell, E. , Railroad man; West Branch.

Hall, Joseph, farmer; Springdale.

Hammell, Wm. D. , lumber, grain and coal dealer; born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, in 1842; came to Iowa in 1871, and located in West Branch; engaged in his present business. Married Rachel Wright in 1866; she was born in Knox Co., Ohio, in 1846; have three children—Mary C., Leora E., and Claud H. Are members of the M. E. Church.

Hawley, W. G. , miller, West Branch.

Heacock, Joseph, merchant, West Branch.

Heald, Ezra, farmer; P. O. West Branch.

Heald, Heil, greenhouse; P.O. West Branch; born in Mahoning Co., O., 1837; came to Iowa in 1850, and located in Springdale Tp. with his parents; removed to West Branch in 1870. Married Ann Minthorn in 1859; she was born in Canada in 1842; have six children—Alice, Mary, Howard, Theodore, John and Bertha. Are members of Friends’ Church.

Heald, Isaac, farmer; P.O. West Branch.

Heald, Wilson, farmer; P. O. West Branch; owns 120 acres land, valued at $50 per acre; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1829; came to Iowa in 1850, and located in Cedar Co.; removed to his present farm in 1877. Married Sarah Macy in 1853; she was born in Stark Co., Ohio, in 1836; have five children—Franklin H., Luella, Anna, Mary Eliza and Charles H. Mrs. H. is a member of the Friends’ Church.

Hemmingway, farmer; P. O. Centerdale.

Heppinstall, Joseph, Sr. , farmer; P. O. Springdale.

Heppinstall, Joseph, Jr. , farmer; P.O. Springdale.

Hess, Walter, farmer; P.O. West Branch; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; born in Herkimer Co., N.Y., in 1833; came to Iowa in 1858, and located in Springdale Tp., Cedar Co. Mr. Hess was an engineer on the Rock Island & Pacific Railroad for a number of years. Married Susan Carter in 1867; she was born in Morrow Co., O., in 1844; have two children living—Frank and Ida. George died at the age of 2½ years. Mr. H. is a member of the Baptist Church.

Hinchliff, Edward.

Hinchliff, Jonas, shoemaker, Downey.

Hirst, John, farmer; P.O. Centerdale.

Hirst, Wilson C. , breeder of Poland-China and Berkshire hogs and Hereford cattle, obtained from the best families; P.O. Centerdale; born in Belmont Co., O., in 1846; came to Iowa in 1863. Married Mary Ann McConnell in 1869; she was born in Columbiana Co., O., in 1843; have three children—Luella M., Lura E., John S. John Hirst, father of Wilson C., was born in Loudoun Co., Va., in 1798. Married Maria Wilson in 1838; she was born in Loudoun Co., Va., in 1808; have two children—W.C. and Elizabeth. Mr. H. has three children by a former marriage—Alphius, Mary Ann and Lindly. Mrs. H. has one by a former marriage—Abram W. Mr. Hirst and son, W. C. Hirst; own 220 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Are all members of the Friends’ Church.

Hirst, Wilson, farmer; P.O. Centerdale.

Hobbs, Stephen H. , farmer; P.O. West Branch; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; born in England in 1847; came to America in 1856, and located in Canada, in Ontario Co.; moved to Iowa, and located on his present farm in 1867. Democrat.

Hodson, James, horseman, Springdale.

Hodson, Joseph, horseman, Springdale.

Hoffman, Henry.

Hoge, Jesse, farmer; P.O. West Liberty.

Holloway, J. , farmer; P.O. West Branch.

Holloway L. H. , far.; P. O. Springdale.

Holloway, Samuel, farmer.

Hoover, B. , farmer; P.O. West Branch; owns sixty acres of land, valued at $70 per acre; born in Miami Co., O., in 1837; came to Iowa in 1854, and located on his present farm. Married M. E. Albin in 1866. She was . . .

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. . .born in Tippecanoe Co., Ind.; have two children—George C., Frederick V. Mr. Hoover is a member of the Friends’ Church, and Mrs. Hoover is a member of the M. E. Church.

Hoover, J. C., blacksmith, West Branch.

Hoover, J. Y., Rev., clergyman, West Branch.

House, J. F., physician and surgeon, West Branch; born in Switzerland in 1837; came to America in 1847, and located in Maryland, and in 1865 came to Iowa and located in Louisa Co., and in 1874 removed to West Branch, where he now resides. Married Delia Carpenter in 1866; she was born in Indiana in 1843; have one child living—Lillian A.; two died in infancy.

Hoyt, C. F. , farmer, P.O. West Liberty; owns eighty-three acres of land valued at $50 per acre; born in Connecticut in 1805; came to Iowa in 1865, and located on his present farm. Married Ruth Allen in 1845; she was born in Montgomery Co., N.Y., in 1804; have one child—Frank J. Mr. Hoyt has three by a former wife—Catherine E., Adelia, Charles L. Are members of the Baptist Church.

Hoyt, Frank, far.; P.O. Centerdale.

Hull, Austin, far., P.O. Springdale.

Hull, William, far.; P.O. Springdale.

Hunt, Nathan.

Irey, Samuel J. , farmer; P. O. Centerdale; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1833; came to Iowa in 1862, and located on his present farm. Married Johanna Smith in 1860; she was born in Meigs Co., Ohio, in 1839; have three children—Rachel A., Evaline R., and Chester S., Richard S., born in 1861, and died in 1862; Republican.

James, Smith, farmer, S. 19; P.O. Downey.

James, Thos. , retired far.; P.O. Springdale.

Jenkins, W. , far.; renter, P.O. West Liberty.

Jepson, Albert, laborer, West Branch.

Jepson, H. A. , Postmaster, West Branch.

Jepson, S. , far., S. 5; P.O. West Branch.

John, W. W. , far.; S. 4; P.O. West Branch.

Kelch, George, farmer, S. 16; P.O. Centerdale.

Kelch, Jacob, far., P.O. Centerdale.

Kelly, John, far., S. 20; P.O. Downey.

Kennedy, Michael, lab.; P.O. Downey.

Kennedy, S. B. , far.; P.O. West Liberty.

Kester, H. , far., Sec. 17; P.O. Centerdale.

Kincade, D. , blacksmith, Downey.

Kremer, A. F. , proprietor livery and feed stable, West Branch; born in France in 1845, came to America in 1850, and located in West Branch in 1861; engaged in his present business in 1877. Married Jennie Brantingham in 1873; she was born in Jennings Co., Ind., in 1852; have two children—Hattie M. and Olive H.

Lamborn, Amos, Sec. 23; P.O. Centerdale.

Lamborn, Geo. J., farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Centerdale; owns 155 acres of land, value, $6,000; born in Center Co., Penn., in 1819; came to Iowa in 1863, and located on his present farm. Married Jane Ball in1861; she was born in Salem, Ohio, in 1826; have two children—Isaac B. and Mabel; Mr. L. has five children by a former marriage—Loretta, Adela, Eleanor, Ephriam and Sarah. Mrs. L. is a member of the Friends’ Church—Hickites.

Lamborn, P. , Sec. 23; P.O. Centerdale.

Lamborn, Wm. W. , farmer; P. O. Centerdale; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Loudoun Co., Va., in 1810; came to Iowa in 1860, and located on his present farm in 1864. Married Phoebe Reeves in 1842; she was born in Chester Co., Penn., in 1821; have three children—Amos P., Parmenas and Joseph A. Mr. L. was a resident of Columbiana Co., Ohio, fifty years. Are members of Friends’ Church.

Lamborn, Wm.

Langstaff, E. W. , laborer, West Branch.

Langstaff, E. , blacksmith, West Branch.

Langstaff, H. , mason, West Branch.

Lansen, Matt. , farmer. P.O. West Branch.

Larue, Alvin, farmer; P.O. Downey; born in Wayne Co., Ohio, in 1834, came to Iowa in 1847 and located in Springdale Tp. Married Mary Gates in 1868; she was born in Ohio, 1850; have one child—Abigail, born in 1869. Republican.

Larue, John, farmer; P.O. Downey; owns 300 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; born in Center Co., Penn., in 1813, came to Iowa in 1847, . . .

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. . . and located on his present farm. Married Elizabeth C. Harrison in 1854; she was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1828; have five children—Nora, L. C., Roscoe, Chester, Herbert; Mr. L. has three children by a former marriage—Alvin, Geo. A. and Elizabeth.

Lawrence, Wm. , retired far., West Branch.

Leech, Chas. , lumber and coal, West Branch; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1844. Married Rebecca Thomas in 1866; she was born in Harrison Co., Ohio, in 1844; have four children—Ellen, Mary E., Alice and Wm. T. Came to Iowa in 1855, and located in Springdale Tp.; engaged in the lumber business in 1875. Mr. Leech has held the offices of Town Clerk, Recorder and other offices.

Leech, Thomas, farmer; P.O. Downey; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $55 per acre; born in York Co., Penn., in 1815; came to Ohio in 1816, and from Ohio to Iowa in 1855, and located on his present farm. Married Ellen Stratton in 1840; she was born in Ohio in 1817 and died in 1852; had five children—John, Deborah J., Charles, Louis and Ross. Married again in 1854 to Elizabeth James; she was born in Beaver Co., Penn., in 1806. She has six children by a former marriage—Phoebe, Susan, Louis, Eliza, Smith, Mary C. and Jessie.

Lehmann, Francis, farmer; P.O. Downey; owns 150 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; born in Switzerland in 1819; came to America in 1834, and located in New Jersey; removed to his present farm in 1856. Married Charlotte Chandler in 1853; she was born in England in 1833; have nine children—Eliza, Edward, Thomas, Emma, Fred, Henry, Rosa, Hattie and Johanna. Democrat.

Lehmann, John C., farmer; P.O. Downey; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; born in Switzerland in 1818; came to America in 1834, and located in New Jersey; removed to his present farm in 1860. Married Eliza Zimmerli in 1855; she was born in Switzerland in 1826; have one child living—Louisa; lost one—Johanna, died in 1873 at the age of 18 years. Democrat.

Lehmann, T. , far., Sec. 19; P.O. Downey.

Lloyd, A. , painter, Springdale.

Lodge, H. , far., Sec. 19; P.O. Downey.

Lodge, John, far., Sec. 19; P. O. Downey.

Lodge, U. T. , far., Sec. 18; P.O. Downey.

Lougerbeam, F. , carpenter, Downey.

Lundy, Geo. , laborer, Springdale.

Lundy, S. J. , machinist, Springdale.

Lyons, C. , far., S. 17; P.O. West Branch.

McClister, H. , farmer, Sec. 27.

McGrew, S. O. , far., S. 2; P.O. Springdale.

McCain, Nicholas, dry goods, boots and shoes and drugs, Downey; born in Warren Co., O., in 1854; came to Iowa in 1874, and engaged in his present business in 1877. Married Silva Wiggins in 1877; she was born in Muscatine Co., Iowa.

McLaughlin & Gibbs, physician and surgeons, Downey. Jas. McLaughlin was born in Pennsylvania in 1823; came to Iowa in 1877, and located in Downey, Cedar Co., Iowa. Married Isabelle McCreedy in 1856; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1821; have three children—Mary E., Luella A. and Margaret C. W. Gibbs was born in Maine in 1845; came to Downey in 1877. Married Mary E. McLaughlin in 1874. She was born in Pennsylvania in 1856.

Maxon, E. , far., Sec. 1; P.O. Springdale.

Maxon, H. R. far., Sec. 23; P. O. Centerdale.

Mackey, Chas. , far., S. 31; P. O. Downey.

Mackey, D. E. , carpenter, West Branch.

Macy, Elwood, general merchandise, Springdale; born in Indiana in 1836; came to Iowa in 1861, and located in Springdale, and in 1872 engaged in his present business. Married Eliza Moore in 1861; she was born in Cape Cod, Mass., have five children—W. E., Gertie, Prince, Chlole and Carrie. Mr. Macy was elected in 1877 as Representative of Cedar Co. Are members of M. E. Church.

Madson, N. , tailor, West Branch.

Maskle, M. , far. S. 3; P. O,. Springdale.

Mead, J. , far., S. 35; P.O. West Liberty.

Mead, Philo, far., S. 34; P.O. West Liberty.

Meadows, C. H., far., S. 5; P.O. W. Branch.

Michener, E. , far., S. 1; P.O. W. Branch.

Michener, J. E. , far., S. 11; P. O. Springdale.

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Michener, Wm. F. , far., S.15; P.O. Centerdale.

Miles, Benj. , retired far.; P.O. West Branch.

Miles, I. N. , far.; P.O. West Branch.

Miles, L. J. , merchant, West Branch.

Miller, H. C. , horse tamer, Springdale.

Morrison, Adelbert, blacksmith, Centerdale.

Morrison, D. B. , far.; P.O. Springdale.

Morrison, J. , far.; P.O. West Branch.

Morrison, Samuel, blacksmith, Springdale.

Mosher, L. , far., S. 34; P.O. West Liberty.

Mountain, R. , far.; S. 25; P.O. West Liberty.

Myers, H. , far., S. 28; P.O. Centerdale.

Oliphant, John, farmer; P.O. West Branch; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1822, came to Iowa in 1865, and located on his present farm. Married Hannah T. Williams in 1861; she was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1828; have three children—Elizabeth, Wm. D. and Olive H. Are members of Friends’ Church.

Oliphant, Wm. H. , retired farmer, West Branch; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1816, came to Iowa in 1861, and located in Springdale Tp., at West Branch; owns 360 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Lydia Bruff in 1851; she was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, in 1822; have one child living—Anna S. (now Mrs. Gruell); William died at the age of 4 years and Sarah at the age of 3 months. Mr. O. has been one of the Town Council and on the School Board,. Are members of the Friends’ Church.

Pearson, Albannus, farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Springdale.

Pearson, Benj., general merchandise, Centerdale; owns sixty acres of land, valued at $60 per acre; born in Miami Co., Ohio, in 1817, came to Iowa in 1853, located in Cedar Co., and engaged in his present business in 1875. Married Sabina Hamer in 1843; she was born in Miami Co., Ohio, in 1821; have three children—Epaminondas, Minerva and Lycurgus; lost one—Aldasera. Are members of the Friends’ Church.

Pearson, Isaac C. , far., Sec. 26; P.O. West Liberty.

Pearson, J. , far., Sec. 2; P.O. Springdale.

Pearson, L. , far., Sec. 1; P.O. Springdale.

Penrose, C. T. , retired, West Branch; born in Morgan Co., Ohio, in 1831, came to Iowa in 1858, and located in Keokuk Co., Iowa; in 1862, removed West Branch; in 1871, engaged in the mercantile business, and continued for a period of about five years. Married Mary Anna Maris in 1857; she was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, in 1830; have lost four children—Ada, died at the age of 6 months, Eva at 2 years, Edward C. at 5 months, Sarah at 4 ½ years. Are members of the Friends’ Church.

Penrose, James, merchant, West Branch.

Pickerin, J. , carpenter, West Branch.

Pettingall, George, laborer, Downey.

Pettingall, Thomas, carpenter, Downey.

Phelps, Aaron S. , farmer; P. O. Downey; owns eighty acres land, valued at $4,000; born in Vermont in 1834, came to Iowa in 1865, and located in Muscatine Co.; removed to his present farm in 1876. Married Laurinda Bemis in 1857; she was born in Vermont in 1836. Democrat.

Pickering, J. C. , far., Sec. 22; P.O. Centerdale.

Pickering, R. , far., Sec. 35.

Pinkham, Jas. , temperance lecturer, West Branch.

Pownall, Thos. , far., Sec. 22; P. O. Centerdale.

Raily, A. L. , Springdale.

Raily, A. , merchant, Springdale.

Randal, George, blacksmith, Springdale.

Ravenscroft, A. R. , far., Sec. 6; P.O. West Branch.

Reeves, Daniel B. , retired farmer, West Branch; born in Chester Co., Penn., in 1819; came to Iowa in 1865, and located in Springdale Tp., and in 1870 removed to West Branch, where he now resides. Married Ann Barnaby in 1843; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1821; have two children—Mary A. (now Mrs. Snelling) and Rachel M. James M. died in 1875 at the age of 23 years. Mr. R. is one of the Town Council.

Reeves, Thos. R. , Marshal, West Branch.

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Roberts, Aaron, far., Sec. 9; P.O. West Branch.

Roberts, J. J. , far., Sec. 19; P.O. Downey.

Rich & Maris, dealers in grain, farming implements and timothy seed. F. B. Rich, the senior member of the firm, was born in Columbia Co., Penn., in 1834; came to Iowa in 1856, and located in Keokuk Co.; removed from there to Kansas, and in 1872, engaged in his present business in West Branch, Cedar Co., Iowa. Married Anna Ball in 1857; she was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1842; have four children—Sophia E., Sarah H., Ida M., Mary F. Are members of the Friends Church. Wm. Maris, the junior partner, was born in Mahoning Co., O., in 1847; came to Iowa in 1872, and located in West Branch and engaged in their present business; married Sara Ball in 1867; she was born in Columbiana Co., O., in 1848; have two children—Charles E. and Eva. Are member of the Friends’ Church.

Rogers, R. , far., S.4; P.O. West Branch.

Romane, A. , laborer, Springdale.

Rountree, John, Ins. Agt., Springdale.

Rood, Emmon, farmer, S. 12; P.O. Springdale.

Ross, Alfred, laborer, West Branch.

Rummells, J. W. , butcher, West Branch; born in York Co., Penn., in 1830, came to Iowa in 1876, and located in West Branch. Married Amanda Squibb, in 1853; she was born in York Co., Penn., in 1831; have eight children—Henry, Eliza, Sarah, Susan, Mary, John, Lydia and Siley.

Sarver, Robert, laborer, Downey.

Satterthwait, Ed. , far., S. 4; P.O. West Branch.

Satterthwait, Nathan, farmer, P.O. West Branch; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $70 per acre; born in Belmont Co., O., in 1821; came to Iowa in 1852, and located in Gower Tp., Cedar Co.; moved to Springdale Tp. in 1868. Married Ann Cowgill in 1851; she was born in Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1823; have three children—Charles, Ida, Sarah Anna. Mr. S. is one of the Directors of the West Branch Bank. Are members of the Friends’ Church.

Satterthwait, Samuel, farmer; P.O. West Liberty; owns 160 acres of land valued at $60 per acre; born in Belmont Co., O., in 1820; came to Iowa in 1866, and located on his present farm. Married Anna Vanlaw in 1841; she was born in Virginia.

Savage, E. W. , physician, West Branch.

Schenck, E. T. S. , farmer; P.O. Downey; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Warren Co., O., in 1820; came to Iowa in 1839, and located in Muscatine Co., and in 1873 removed to Springdale Tp., Cedar Co. Married Mary S. Green in 1842; she was born in Dayton, O., in 1824; have five children—Wm. C., Nellie W., Robert C., Jas. W. and Dickenson P. Charles G. enlisted in the 11th Iowa Inf., and died from wounds received at the battle of Wilson’s Creek, Mo.

Schenck, James W. , farmer, S. 31; P.O. Downey.

Schooley, Dillworth, carriage mkr., Springdale.

Schooley, Isaac E. , farmer; P. O. Centerdale; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; born in Guernsey Co., O., in 1823; came to Iowa in 1853; located on his present farm in 1855. Married Elizabeth Moshier in 1855; she was born in Delaware Co., O., in 1833; have five children—Mary, Stephen, Phinneas, Ruth and Addison; one died in infancy. Mrs. S. is a member of Friends’ Church—Hicksite.

Seaton, Isaac, far., S. 31; P.O. Downey.

Sexsmith, Edward, shoemaker, Springdale.

Sexsmith, George, laborer, Springdale.

Singleton, James R. , farmer and horse doctor; P.O. Downey.

Southwick, Jonathan I. , farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Springdale.

Sharpless, Nathan, laborer, Centerdale.

Shaw, Nathan J. , farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Springdale.

Stratton, Elisha, retired farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. West Branch.

Smith, Aaron, farmer; P.O. Centerdale; owns 280 acres land, valued at $55 per acre; born in Columbia Co., Penn., in 1827; came to Iowa in 1853, and located in Springdale Tp. Married . . .

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. . . Anna M. White in 1858; she was born in Ohio in 1837.

Smith, Daniel, retired, S. 26; P.O. West Liberty.

Smith, Ellis, far., S. 23; P.O. Centerdale.

Smith, Eugene, far., S. 33; P.O. Downey.

Smith, John S. , far., S. 21; P.O. Centerdale; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; born in Beaver Co., Penn., in 1812; came to Iowa in 1854, and located in Springdale Tp. Married Martha Frame in 1866; she was born in Harrison Co., Ohio, in 1824; Mr. S. has six children by a former marriage—R. B. Pierce, Johanna, Anne, Mary and Ellis. Mrs. S. had three by a former marriage—Peter C., G. P. and Adonas A.; Peter C. died in the U.S.A.

Smith, R. B. , farmer; S. 22; P. O. Centerdale; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, April 28, 1835; removed to Indiana with his parents in 1850; from there to Springdale Tp., Cedar Co., Ia., in 1854; Mr. S. enlisted in the U. S. A. in 1862, in Co. B., 2d Iowa Cavalry, and was discharged in Oct. 1865; was in all the battles that regiment participated in, among which were the battles of Nashville, Tupelo, and others. Married Sarah W. Moore in 1870; she was born in Lancaster Co., Penn, March 3, 1841; have five children—Traverse, Lillian, Clarence, Ethel and Dorwin. Mr. S. has held different township offices. Is a Republican; wife is a member of Friends’ Church.

Smith, P. T. , carpenter, West Branch.

Spencer, J. O. , cheese maker, Springdale.

Spencer, J. P. , far., S. 12; P.O. Springdale.

Staples, Asa C. , gone to Gower Township.

Staples, James, physician, West Branch.

Stratton, D. D. , far., S. 7; P.O. West Branch.

Sullivan, Martin, far., S. 20; P.O. Downey.

Thomas, John, far., S. 16; P.O. West Branch.

Thomas, John, far.; P.O. Centerdale.

Thomas, Peter, far.; P.O. Springdale.

Thomas, Peter, Jr. , far.; P.O. Springdale.

Thomas, Samuel, undertaker, Springdale.

Thomas. T. J. , carpenter, Springdale.

Thomas, Townsend, retired farmer, Springdale; born in Chester Co., Penn., in 1812; came to Iowa in 1865, and located in Iowa Tp., Cedar Co., and in 1875 moved to Springdale. Married Ann Barber in 1835; she was born in Harrison Co., Ohio, in 1810; have seven children—Beaulah, Chalkley, Samuel E., Mary, Townsend J., Wm. A., and Clarkson; lost two—Caleb, died at 2 years, and Rebecca A. at the age of 22 years. Are members of the Friends’ Church.

Thompson, F.M. , far.; P.O. Downey.

Tipton, S. , far., Sec. 22; P.O. Centerdale.

Todd, E. , retired farmer, Springdale.

Todd, Gillman, teacher, Springdale.

Todd, S. , far., Sec. 11; P.O. Springdale.

Tomlinson, E. , merchant, Downey.

Townsend, Chas. , merchant, West Branch.

Townsend, Jas. , far.; P.O. West Branch.

Townsend, Wm. , retired farmer, West Branch; born in Knox Co., Ohio, in 1809; came to Iowa in 1842, and located in Springdale Tp., Cedar Co.; owns about 100 acres of land, valued at $80 per acre. Married Elizabeth Townsend in 1837; she was born in England in 1811, and died in 1861; have three children living—Louisa, born in 1841; Mary I., born in 1843; Charles, born in 1845; Hannah, born in 1838, died 1838; Anna E., born in 1848, died 1869. Was married again to Rachel Oliphant in 1864; she was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1824; have two children—Joseph W., born in 1865; Oliver L., born in 1867. Mr. T. has been Town Trustee, Notary Public and one of the School Board. Are members of the Friends’ church.

Tucker, R. , far., Sec. 2; P.O. Springdale.

Tyler, Geo. , laborer, Springdale.

Tyler, John, laborer, Springdale.

Varney, Charlotte, P.O. Springdale.

Vore, Blackburn, farmer; P.O. West Branch; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $70 per acre; born in Bedford Co., Penn., in 1825; came to . . .

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. . . Iowa in 1873 (was a resident of Knox Co., O., thirty-nine years), and located in Springdale Tp., Cedar Co. Married Mary Moshier in 1866; she was born in Morrow Co., Ohio, in 1843; have two children living—Henry M. and Edward L.; lost two—Amanda E. and Joseph B. Mr. Vore has five children by a former marriage—Ruth Ann, William T., Sarah E., Jessie W., Rachel W. Are members of the Friends’ Church.

Wakeley, David, farmer; P.O. Downey.

Walker, Thos. , P.O. West Branch.

Walton, Samuel B. , farmer; P.O. West Liberty; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $60 per acre; born in Lancaster Co., Penn,, in 1821; came to Iowa in 1872. Married Elizabeth Moore in 1844; she was born in Maryland in 1826; have eight children—Ellen, William, Morris, Virginia, Howard, Lucy, Emma and Bertha. Members of the Friends’ Church—Hicksites.

Walters, Henry, farmer; P.O. Centerdale.

Ward, Jas. , laborer; West Branch.

Warrington, Linneus, editor West Branch Times, West Branch; born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1837. Married Sina Brantingham in 1872; she was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1850; have three children—Lora, Cyrus and Phoebe. Came to Iowa in 1864, and located in Keokuk Co.; was a resident of that county for a period of ten years, and in 1876 removed to West Branch and engaged with E. Grinnell in the publication of the West Branch Times; in February, 1878, succeeded the firm and continued the business alone.

Watson, Harvey, groceries, Downey; born in Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1813; came to Iowa in 1870, and engaged in his present business in 1874. Married Sarah Vanlaw in 1840; she was born in Belmont Co. in 1820; have three children living—Wm. W., Laura J. (now Mrs. Lewis) and Lucy; George died at the age of 30 years.

Watson, J. W. , farmer; P.O. Downey.

Watson, S. , farmer; P.O. Downey.

Watters, Henry A. , farmer; P.O. West Liberty; owns 200 acres land, valued at $60 per acre; born in Maryland in 1818, came to Iowa in 1853, and located in Cedar Co. Married Josephine Hazlett in 1841; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1820; have one child—Emma. Mr. Watters has six by a former marriage—Louis, Sarah, G. W., Dennis, John and Peter. Are members of the M. E. Church.

Webster, Chas. P. , farmer; P.O. Centerdale; owns 125 acres land, valued at $50 per acre; born in Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1815; came to Iowa in 1865 and located on his present farm. Married Sarah Crozer in 1839; she was born in Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1821; have eight children—James, Lydia, Abner, Elizabeth, John, Sarah Jane, Mary and Louis. Are members of the Friends’ Church—Gurney.

Webster, James, farmer; P.O. Centerdale.

Webster, John, far.; P.O. Centerdale.

Wesley, Henry, carpenter, Springdale.

Whitacre, E. O. , far.; P.O, West Liberty.

Whitacre, M. H. , far.; P.O. West Liberty.

White, Wm. , harness mkr.; West Branch.

White, W. R. , bdg. house, West Branch.

Wickersham, C. H. , painter, Springdale.

Wilkins, Jas. , far.; P.O. Springdale.

Williams, E. , far.; P.O. Springdale.

Williams, J. , lime and hair, West Branch.

Williams, L. , far.; P.O. Springdale.

Williamson, J. , far.; P.O. Centerdale.

Wilson, J. , horseman, Springdale.

Witter, D. , far.; P.O. West Branch.

Witter, W. J. , speculator, West Branch.

Wood, S. , far.; P.O. Centerdale.

Work, John, dealer in grain and stock, Downey; born in Windham Co., Vt., in 1821; came to Iowa in 1862, and located in Downey. Married Lydia Grant in 1849; she was born in Blue Hill, Me., in 1821; have two children—Ida, born in 1850, and Jessie, in 1855.

Worrel, Isaac, far.; P.O. Centerdale.

Wren, W. , laborer; West Branch.

Wright, W. , shoe and harness shop, West Branch.

Wyant, J. E. , station agent for the B.C.R. & Northern R.R., West Branch; born in Pittsburgh, Penn., in 1847; came to Iowa in 1857, and located in Muscatine, Iowa, and in 1875 located in West Branch. Married Mary E. Rinker in 1873; she was born in Rockford, Ill., in 1850.

Zwickey, J., harness maker, Springdale.