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Arble, Joseph, farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Wilton.

Ayres, B. , far., Sec. 1; P.O. Wilton.

Ayres, D. , far., Sec. 1; P.O. Wilton.

Ayres, L. , far., Sec. 1; P.O. Wilton.

Barber, L. F. , far.; P.O. Wilton.

Blood, M. V. C. , far.; P.O. Wilton.

Bowers, C. F. , far., Sec. 9; P.O. Wilton.

Butz, John, far., P.O. Wilton.

Boydenson, M. A. & Lawrenda, farmers, Sec. 25; P.O. Wilton.

Denkman, B., Mrs. , farming, Sec. 14; P.O. Wilton.

Dotson, A. , far., Sec. 16; P.O. Wilton.

Dotson, Wm. , far.; P.O. Wilton.

Dout, Geo. , far.; P.O. Wilton.

Dout, P. , far., Sec. 22; P.O. Wilton.

Doubbliss, I. , far., Sec. 33; P.O. Wilton.

Doubt, Victor, far., S. 22; P.O. Wilton.

Duffa, Henry, far., P.O. Wilton.

Drummeyer, H. F. , far., Sec. 23; P.O. Wilton.

Eberest, Benj. , farmer, S. 36; P.O. Wilton.

Edge, F. , far., S. 4; P.O. Pleasant Hill.

Egly, L. , far., Sec. 28; P.O. Wilton.

Eutsler, J. , far., Sec. 23; P.O. Wilton.

Evans, Ellen, far., Sec. 28; P.O. Wilton.

Evans, John, far.; P.O. Wilton.

Evans, Samuel, far.; P.O. Wilton.

Fishburne, Thomas, far., Sec. 36; P.O. Wilton.

Fliss, T. , far., Sec. 34; P.O. Wilton.

Fulwider, A. , farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Pleasant Hill; owns 280 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre; born in West Virginia in 1830; came to Iowa in 1839. Married Margaret Ridenour in 1845; she was born in Ohio in 1832; have eight children—Sarah E., Cyrus B., Mary M., Anna E., Wilmina, Margaret M., Martha and Hattie E. En- . . .

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. . . listed in Co. K, 35th I.V.I. in 1862, and was discharged in 1865. Democrat.

Furst, Thomas , farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Sugar Creek Mills; owns 179 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre; born in Center Co., Penn., in 1817; came to Iowa in 1866, and located in Farmington Tp., Cedar Co.; removed to his present farm in 1868. Married Amanda D. Pellman in 1842; she was born in Union Co., Penn., in 1821,and died in April, 1876; have five children C.P., T. I., Anna E., Lizzie W. and O. J. Mr. F. has held the office of Town Trustee. Is a member of the Presbyterian Church; Republican.

Grander, John , far., Sec. 35; P.O. Wilton.

Gates, L. M. , farmer and clergyman in United Brethren Church, Sec. 25; P.O. Wilton; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $75 per acre; born in Cambria Co., Penn., in 1845; came to Iowa in 1869; removed to his present farm in 1874. Married D. Smiley in 1869; she was born in Clearfield Co., Penn., in 1847; have two children—Jennie M. and Etta G.; have lost two—Franklin and Ida B. Republican.

Greiner, Carl , far., Sec. 15; P.O. Wilton.

Hain, Robt. , far., S. 15; P.O. Wilton.

Hartson, S. , far.; S. 34; P.O. Wilton.

Hiller, Michael, far.; P.O. Wilton.

Hines, Jacob, far.; P.O. Wilton.

Hinkhouse, Frederick, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Wilton; born in Germany in 1800, came to America in 1842 and to Iowa in 1853, and located on his present farm. Married Anna Hunick in 1845; she was born in Prussia in 1826; have eight children—Alice C., Rufus W., Ellen L., John F., Mary Jane, Emma V., Simon Peter and Aaron M. Mr. H. has been School Director and held other town offices. Are members of the Presbyterian Church; Democrat.

Hinkhouse, R. , far., S. 15; P.O. Wilton.

Honk, Gabriel, far.; P.O. Pleasant Hill.

Hunick, F. W. , farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Wilton; owns 205 acres land valued at $40 per acre; born in Prussia in 1830; came to America in 1840, and to Iowa in 1853, and in 1857 located on his present farm. Married Catherine Myers in 1866; she was born in Kerr Co., Ohio in 1845; have five children—Jane, George, John, Charley and Emma. Are members of Lutheran Church; Democrat.

Jacqua, Elmer, contractor of stone quarry; P.O. Pleasant Hill.

Jinkins, G. N. , clergyman; P.O. Wilton.

Jennings, Joseph, far., Sec. 23; P.O. Wilton; owns 125 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre; born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, in 1818; came to Iowa in 1853 and located in Cedar Co. Married Rebecca Kester in 1854; she was born in Crawford Co., Ohio, in 1834; have four children living—Jos. Jr., Eva L., Wm. S. and Theodore; has one child by a former marriage—Martha A. Jerome died at the age of 5 years. Republican.

Johnston, Gilbert, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Pleasant Hill; born in Scotland in 1821; came to America in 1840, and located on his present farm. Married Catherine Rice in 1852; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1830; nine children—Emma, Wm. H., George, Elizabeth, Margaret, Thomas, Elmira, Minervia, one infant. Mr. J. has been Justice about twenty years. Are members of the U. B. Church.

Karns, Jeremiah, farmer, Sec. P.O. Wilton.

Kaufmann, Andrew, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Sugar Creek Mills; owns 440 acres land, valued at $25 per acre; born in Prussia in 1828; came to America in 1847, and located the same year on his present farm. Married Rosa Ruchti in 1853; she was born in Switzerland in 1833; have six children—Andrew, Rosa, Jane, John, Mena and Sarah, lost two—Rosa and Wm.; are members of Lutheran Church.

Kaufmann, Henry , farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Sugar Creek Mills; owns 970 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; born in Prussia in 1823; came to America in 1847, and located in Cedar Co., Iowa. Married Christina Miller in 1855; she was born in Prussia in 1833; have three children—Henry, Fred and Charley. Members of M. E. Church. Republican.

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King, Christian , farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Wilton; owns 260 acres land, valued at $50 per acre; born in Germany in 1812; came to America in 1833, and to Iowa in 1847, and located on his present farm. Married Catherine Rowe in 1836; she was born in Perry Co., Penn. in 1812; have seven children—Sarah, John, William, Mary, Lucy Ann, Cassie and Emma. Are members of M. E. Church.

Kirchoffer, A. , far., Sec. 34; P.O. Wilton.

Kiser, Isaac , farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Wilton; owns 319 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Page Co., Va., in 1825; came to Iowa in 1849, and located in Sugar Creek. Married Caroline Hunick in 1854; she was born in Germany in 1834; have six children—William, Charles, Aaron, Alice, Jacob and Isaac N. Members of the Presbyterian Church.

Kiser, Wm. , farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Wilton; owns 125 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre; born in Page Co., Va., in 1840; came to Iowa in 1849. Married Mary Ann Port in 1862; she was born in Bedford Co., Penn., in 1839; have four children—Charles A., Christina I., Louis C. and Catherine M. Are members of Presbyterian Church.

Lancamp, J. B. , far., Sec. 10; P.O. Pleasant Hill.

Leech, James H. , farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Sugar Creek Mills; owns 375 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; born in Rockbridge Co., Va., Dec. 3, 1817; came to Iowa in 1846, and located on his present farm in 1849. Married Mary E. McCroskey in 1849; she was born in Rockbridge Co., Va., in 1829; and died in 1868; have five children—Christianna I., Jane E., Mary A., Martha M. and Charley F.; married again in 1870 to Mary E. Evans; she was born in Sugar Creek Tp., Cedar Co., Iowa, in 1842; have three children—John B., James H. and William J. Mr. Leech was the first County Clerk elected in Cedar Co.; was appointed Judge of Probate for a short time.

Lewis, J. S. , far., Sec. 9; P.O. Wilton.

Lindsey, C. L. , far., Sec. 1; P.O. Wilton.

Lower, J. , far., Sec. 26; P.O. Wilton.

Miller, J. B. , far., Sec. 9; P.O. Pleasant Hill.

Miller, M. G. , retired, Sec. 16; P.O. Pleasant Hill; owns 151 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in York Co., Penn., in 1811; came to Iowa in 1851, and located on his present farm in 1853. Married Elizabeth Rider in 1834; she was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1811; have seven children—J. R., J. B., Geo. W. , J. J., Wireman, Edmund, M. H. Margaret died at the age of 34 years, and W. O. at the age of 21, from wounds received at the battle of Winchester. Mr. M has been County Surveyor for about sixteen years. Members of the United Brethren Church; Republican.

Miller, M. H. , far.; P.O. Pleasant Hill.

Nauman, Jacob R. , farmer; P.O. Pleasant Hill.

Port, Theodore, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Wilton.

Port, Nicholas, farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Wilton; owns 270 acres, valued at $45 per acre; born in Germany in 1813; came to America in 1833; removed to his present farm in Sugar Creek in 1856. Married Catherine Buch in 1838; she was born in Germany in 1817; have five children—Theodore, Charles F., Mary, Charlotte, Flora. Augustus enlisted Co. D, 11th Regt. I.V.I., and came home and died in 1862; Adolphus died at the age of 26; Mr. P. has been County Commissioner one year. Member of Presbyterian Church. Democrat.

Rehbein, Edward, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Pleasant Hill.

Rice, Margaret, far., Sec. 3; P.O., Pleasant Hill.

Ridenour, N. , far., S. 9; P.O. Rochester.

Ridenour, W. , far., P.O. Wilton.

Ridenour, W. D. , farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Wilton; owns fifty-eight acres of land; valued at $45 per acre; born in Sugar Creek Tp., Cedar Co., Iowa in 1853; removed to his present farm in 1867. Married Mary Turner; she was born in Cedar County in 1853; have two children—Martha S. and Ruth H. Members of M. E. Church.

Rohrick, W. , far., Sec. 11; P.O. Wilton.

Russell, J. W. , farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Wilton.

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Scott, C. T. , farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Wilton.

Scott, J. R. , far., S. 4; P.O. Pleasant Hill.

Scott, J. G. , far., P.O. Wilton.

Scott, R. G. , S. 15; P.O. Wilton.

Smith, C. ,far., S. 12; P.O. Wilton.

Smith, Wm. , far., S. 10; P.O. Pleasant Hill.

Stegaman, E. , far., S. 4; P.O. Pleasant Hill.

Sterrett, H. , far., S. 21; P.O. Pleasant Hill.

Sterrett, G. H. , far., S. 21; P.O. Pleasant Hill.

Sterrett, Wm. , far., S. 16; P.O. Pleasant Hill.

Vaness, C. H. , far., S. 1; P.O. Wilton.

Walton, A. , far., S. 23; P.O. Wilton.

Walton, J. R. , far., S. 15; P.O. Wilton.

Watson, I. M. , far.; P.O. Wilton.

Weaver, John W. , farmer, S. 13; P.O. Wilton; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre; born in Maryland in 1841; came to Iowa in 1864, and located in Sugar Creek. Married Margaret Kiser in 1868; she was born in Cedar Co., Iowa, in 1852; have three children—Carrie, Margaret and Franklin. Mr. Weaver has been Constable, and held other offices. Republican.

Weed, D. C. , farmer, S. 33; P.O. Sugar Creek Mills; owns 119 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Orange Co., N.Y., in 1816; came to Iowa in 1853, and located on his present farm. Married Rebecca Neafie in 1843; she was born in Orange Co., N.Y., in 1819; have five children—Charles N., Egbert L., Ella M., Tompkins B., and Arthur. Mr. W. has held the office of Town Clerk and Assessor; are members of the Congregation Church.

Wenke, Edward, farmer, S. 36; P.O. Wilton; owns 280 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Germany in 1843; came to America in 1866, and located in Durant; removed to his present farm in 1876. Married Mary Lodge in 1875; she was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1837.

Whitmer, Eli, far., S. 6; P.O. Wilton.

Whitmer, J. , far., S. 12; P.O. Pleasant Hill.

Whitmer, J. A. , far., P.O. Wilton.

Whitmer, Josiah, farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Pleasant Hill; owns 320 acres of land valued at $40 per acre; born in Crawford Co., Ohio, in 1830; came to Iowa in 1849, and located in Sugar Creek. Married Mary J. Ocheltree in 1859; she was born in Ohio in 1839; have seven children—Morris, George, Andrew, Gibson, Maggie, William and Effie M.

Whitmer, J. , far, Sec. 3; P.O. Wilton.

Whitmer, Peter, far., S. 2; P.O. Pleasant Hill; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Crawford Co., Ohio, in 1835; came to Iowa in 1849. Married Mary Garber in 1858; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1838; have six children—Ella, McClellus, Susan, Moses, Catherine and James. Are members of the Presbyterian Church.

Wilford, Oliver, farmer, P. O. Rochester.

Wildison, W. , far., S. 23; P.O. Wilton.

Witmer, J. W. , far., S. 35; P.O. Wilton.

Witmer, M. G. , farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Wilton; owns 200 acres of land in Inland Tp., valued at $45 per acre; born in Northumberland Co., Penn., in 1833; came to Iowa in 1865 and located in Inland Tp. Married Elisabeth Beard in 1858; she was born in Dauphin Co., Penn, in 1835; have four children—Joel W., Charles A., Mary B., and an infant; have lost three children—George, William and Lizzie. Member of the Reform Church. Wife is a member of the Lutheran Church. Democrat.

Wood, D. C. far., S. 33; P.O. Wilton.