Key to Abbreviations: b. born; p. parents; w. wife; c. children; o. occupation; ch. church; 1. lodges; d. died.
Akers, B. B., b. 1848, IN; p. Jacob and Catherine; came to Decatur Co. in 1856; w. Geniva Hall; c. Minnie, Ada, Robert, Nettie, Anna, George; o. farmer.
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Akers, Benjamin, b. 1830, IN; p. Bede and Lydia; came to Decatur Co. in 1851; w. Mary Jane Genter, Elizabeth Hickman, Mary A. McLaughlin; c. Elzann, Sarah, Nancy, William, Lydia, Thomas, Jesse, John, Laura, Benjamin, Edgar, Mary, Austin, Hattie L.; o. farmer; ch. Baptist; d. 1894.
Akers, Spencer, b. 1826, IN; p. Bede and Lydia; came to Decatur Co. in 1851; w. Elizabeth Ader; c. M. W., Armilda, Thomas, Eveline, Racine, Fidelia, Garrett, Spencer, Benjamin; o. farmer and county supervisor, helped locate county seat; 1. Mason.
Akers, William H., b. 1855, Grand River Twp.; p. Benjamin and Mary; w. Mary J. Hickson; c. Hallie A., Harry L., Henry M., Jesse F., Lizzie, Elmer; o. farmer; ch. Baptist.
Alden, William, b. 1822, NY; p. William and Sarah; came to Decatur Co. in 1856; w. Leah Rock; c. Sarah, Alma, Jabin, Katie, Henry, Euretta, Mary, William, Virgil; o. farmer.
Alexander, Eli H., b. 1822, Jackson Co., IN; p. Reuben and Jean; came to Decatur Co. in 1855; w. Sallie F. Flinn; c. Curtis, Eugene, Morris, Cora, W.A., Edward, Lenna, Emma, Olive; o. farmer, Civ. War vet.; 1. Mason; d. 1903.
Alexander, W. A., b. 1857, High Point Twp.; p. Eli H. ad Sallie E.; w. Ida Yanney and Adella L. Merwin; c. Lucille, Clive M., Enid; o. druggist; ch. Methodist Episcopal; 1. Knights of Pythias, Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorassan. Yeomen.
Allbaugh, William A., b. 1858, Decatur Co.; p. John and Mary; w. Laura Gammon; c. Carrie, Ronald and Leland; o. farmer and grocery man; d. 1938.
Allen, Charles, b. 1826, Yates Co., NY; p. Jesse and Sarah; came to Decatur Co. in 1855; w. California Williams; c. Mary, Ida, Charles, Lizzie, Stella, George, Rose; o. farmer and carpenter. In 1849 he traveled on the first railroad ever built in Ohio.
Allen, Jacob, b. 1827, OH; p. Christian and Sarah; came to Decatur Co. in 1866; w. Rhoda Imes; c. Lavanche, Wm., Thomas, George, Nevada, John; o. Farmer and Civ War vet.
Andrews, Hon. John R., b. 1829, Jefferson Co., IA; came to Decatur Co. in 1857; w. Rebecca J. Taylor; o. served 1 year in Iowa Gen. Assembly - enlisted in war for Union; promoted from 1st Lieut. to Capt.; d. 1878.
Arnold, Guy P., b. 1843, Seneca Co., OH; p. Sylvanus and Lucretia; w. Elsie Howes; came to Decatur Co. in 1854; c. H. G., Helen, Ethel, John; 1. Mason, Knights of Pythias.
Asbach, William, b. 1848, Germany; p. John and Veronica; came to Decatur Co. in 1854; w. Maria Mitchell; c. Catherine, William, John, Ruth, Dow, Esther, Myrtle; o. farmer; ch. Church of Christ.
Ashburn, James M., b. 1842, Tazewell Co., IL; p. Jesse and Almira; w. Ruth E. Mercer; came to Decatur Co. in 1856; c. Laura, Benjamin, James, Luella, Margaret, Dithema, Nina, William, Armetta, Nellie, Jesse, John; o. farmer, Civ. War vet.; 1. Odd Fellows, G. A. R.BAKER, George Washington (Dr.), b. 1823, Jennings Co., IN; p. Morris and Margaret; came to Decatur Co. in 1857; w. Susan Warner; c. Erastus, Clarence, George, James; o. Physician.
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Baker, J. F., b. 1824; p. Joseph and Mary; came to Decatur Co. in 1855; w. Elizabeth A. Lentz; c. Joseph, Richard, Polk, John; o. School teacher.
BAKER, John J., p. Charles and Rebecca; came to Decatur Co. in 1852; w. Elizabeth Edwards; c. Charles, Rebecca, Ellen, Elizabeth, and Lucy; o. miller, and Civ. War vet.; d. 1885.
BAKER, S. F., b. 18204, Steuben Co., NY; p. Joseph and Mary; came to Decatur Co. in 1850; w. Caroline L. Smith; c. Burt, Mollie, Fannie, Samuel, Ralph; o. farmer; 1. Odd Fellows.
BARR, C. W., b. 1843, OH; p. Robert and Harriet; came to Decatur Co. in 1869; w. Sarah Borden; c. Lucy, Perry; o. farmer and Civ. War vet; 1. Mason.
BARRETT, Edmond, b. 1836, NY; p. Benjamin and Polly; came to Decatur Co. in 1866; w. Martha Malone; c. Polly, William, John, Frederick, Melissa; o. farmer and Civ. War vet.
BATHE, C. R., b. 1842, Moultrie Co. IL; p. James and Melinda; came to Decatur Co. in 1856; w. M. A. McDonald; c. Nora, Lorena, Irvin, Avon, Carrie, Charlie; o. farmer.
BEAVERS, Joseph, b. 1812, PA; p. Andrew and Mary; came to Decatur Co. in 1854; w. Christina Sparger; o. farmer.
BECK, John, came to Decatur Co. in 1855; w. Martha Huston; c. John, C.W., Mary, Thomas; o. miller; ch. Methodist; d. 1855.
BECK, Thomas T., b. 1845, OH; p. John H. Beck; came to Decatur Co. in 1854; w. Sarah Crees; c. Wirt, Walter and Verne; o. farmer; ch. Methodist.
BELL, John, b. 1838, MD; p. Daniel and Mary; came to Decatur Co. in 1869; w. Mary A. Yanney; c. Eva, Harry, Edgar, Ralph, Susan; o. wagon maker and Civ. War vet.; 1. Odd Fellows; ch. Methodist.
BELLOMY, Joshua, b. 1823, OH; p. Eellomy; came to Decatur Co. in 1856; w. Ethelinda Bebby; c. 12 children; o. farmer.
BENEFIEL, S. E., b. 1862, Jones Co. IA; p. Samuel and Hannah; came to Decatur Co. in 1869; w. Mary Hand; c. Rollin, Amy, Fay, Bessie; 1. Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows.
BENNETT, Jason, b. 1811, SC; p. Roland and Elizabeth; came to Decatur Co. in 1853; w. Lizzie Abbott; c. Roland, Hiram, Samantha, John; o. farmer; ch. Christian.
BICKNELL, R., b. 1834, PA; p. George and Susan; came to Decatur Co. in 1869; w. Elvira Bradley; c. Rosa, Minnie, Nellie, Jacob, Maud; o. hotel owner.
BLACK, Ora, b. 1868, IL; parents: Richard and Iowa; came to Decatur Co. in 1869; wife: Libby Venn; children: Gladys; occ: farmer, twp. clerk; church: Baptist.
BLACK, William T., b. 1831, OH; parents: Isaac and Elizabeth; came to Decatur Co. in 1853; wife: Ithema Ballard; children: Wm., Sarah, Mary, Cyrus, Melvina, Irene, Clara, Minnie; occ: farmer.
BLACKBURN, William, b. 1832, IN; parents: James B.; came to Decatur Co. in 1865; wife: Rebecca Witten; children: Leota, Robert, Jennie, Thomas, Ward; occ: farmer; d. 1899.
BLADES, William, b. 1833, KY; came to Decatur Co. in 1853; wife: Mary Warrick, and Agnes Rockhold; children: William, James, Martha, Ernie, Mary, Hele, Lora; occ: farmer and Civ. War vet; d. 1912.
BLAIR, Edmund J., b. 1853, PA; parents: James and Mary; came to Decatur Co. in 1856; wife: Magdaline Kemp; children: Harry, Wilber, Arthur, Josephine, Edmund; occ: teacher, farmer; church: Methodist; 1. Odd Fellows.
BLAIR, James, b. 1826, PA; parents: John Sr.; wife: Mary Baker; children: Oliver, Alice, Mary Clarissa, Geo.; occ: farmer; church: Methodist.
BLAKESLEY, George, b. 1834 IN; parents: Obadiah and Harriet; came to Decatur Co. in 1853; wife: Rebecca Lieuallen; children: Melvina, Julia, George, John; occ: farmer; church: Baptist; d. 1898; 1. Odd Fellows.
BLAKESLEY, Obadiah, b. 1804 NY; came to Decatur Co. in 1853; wife: Harriet Carter; children: Henry, Chauncy, Sarah, George, Obadiah, Abraham, Isaac, Lucy, Jeremiah; occ: farmer; church: Baptist; d. 1872.
BOLON, James F., b. 1837, OH; parents: Ferdinand and Harriet; came to Decatur Co. in 1856; wife: Elizabeth Clark; children: Robert, Althea, Grace, Margaret; occ: farmer; d. 1911.
BOLON, Robert, b. 1860, Decatur Co., IA; parents: James and Elizabeth; wife: Mary Logan; children: James, Charles, Joseph, Dewey, Elizabeth, Margaret, Grace, Nellie, Hattie; occ: farmer; church: Catholic.
BONNETT, Frank, b. 1854, IL; parents; William and Mary; came to Decatur Co. in 1858; wife: Maggie Conroy; children: Osa, Mamie; occ: farmer.
BOYCE, Mark, b. England; came to Decatur Co. in 1868; wife: Sarah Pedley; children: Tom, Mark, Gusta, Corey, Tour, Albert, Libbey, Fred; d. 1903.
BOYCE, Tom, b. 1851, Albank NY; parents: Mark and Sarah; came to Decatur Co. in 18683; wife: Linda Perdew; children: Nathan, Myrtle, Mary, Orville; occ: farmer; church: Methodist; d. 1911; 1. Mason.
BOYD, CURTIS - b. 1869, Decatur co., Ia.; p. John and Elizabeth; w. Susie Fear; c. Norris, Merle, Mary; o. farmer.
BOYD, John - b. 1832, Ohio; p. Thomas and Annie; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Elizabeth Annie Bullock; c. Frank, Laura, Russell, Martha, Curtis, Ida, Nora; o. teacher, farmer; ch. Methodist: d. 1901.
BOZARTH, WILLIAM - b. 1843, Ill.; p. John and Leah; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Martha Francis; c. Laura, Fernando, Dora, Clara, Sarah, Nancy; o. farmer; ch. United Brethren.
BRAMMER, P. M. - b. 1833, Ind.; p. Alexander and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Nancy Briner; c. Clarissa, John, Louisa, Marian, Lavina, Henry; o. farmer.
BRAZELTON, WM. - c. to D. c. 1856; c. Alex, John, Jake, Clabe, Anna, Sarah.
BRENAMAN, PETER - b. 1841, Penn.; p. Henry and Esther; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Elizabeth Quiett; c. Cora, Nellie; o. farmer, Civ. War vet.; ch. Methodist; 1. G. A. R.
BROWN, HARRISON - b. 1839, Ind.; p. Isaiah and Gartry; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Eliza Young and Martha Hukill; c. Emeline, John L., Ransom, Frank, George, Addie, Della, Edgar, Ira, Elza, Lewis, Lewellis, Ollie; o. farmer.
BROWN, JAMES R. - b. 1853, New York; p. Thomas and Mary; c. to D. c. 1869; w. Elizabeth Schwilck; c. Murice, Mary, Julia; o. farmer: ch. Presbyterian.
BROWN, JOSEPH - b. 1824, Ind.; p. Joseph and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Huldah Young; c. Sarah, Henry, Isaac, Joseph, John, Laura, William, Andrew; o. farmer; ch. Baptist.
BROWN, CAPT. JOHN D. - b. 1840, Ohio: p. Hugh and Harriet; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Clara Hoodley, Anna Thissell; c. Almer, E. J., o. soldier, farmer, state senator.
BRAMMER, ALEXANDER - b. Va.; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Elizabeth Morgan; c. Francis, Melissa, LaFayette, James, Isabelle: o. farmer.
BRILEY, STEPHEN - b. 1827, Ohio; p. Jonathan and Elizabeth, c. to D. c. 1853; w. Sarah Hight; c. Elizabeth, Alice and Emily; o. farmer.
BROWN, WILLIAM A. - b. 1844, Ohio; p. Hugh and -Harriet; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Kate Miller; c. William, Fred; 1. Mason, Knights of Pythias.
BRIGGS, WILLIAM - b. 1844, Ohio; p. James and Susan; c. to D. c. 1865; w. Caroline Clark; c. Edmond, Cora, Nora, Dora; o. farmer, merchant, minister.
BULLARD, ALBERT - b. 1825 Canada; c. to D. c. 1851; w. Mary Haskins; c. Delia, Anna, Rose, 6 deceased; ch. Methodist; d. 1914.
BURCHETT, A. F. - b. 1829, Tenn.; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Leah Anderson; c. Anderson, Rachel, Franklin, Marshall, Mary, Lucinda, William, Rebecca; o. farmer, jus. of peace; d. 1904.
BURCHETT, ANDERSON A. - b. 1847, Tenn.; p. A. F. and Leah; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Mrs. Narvesta Comstock; c. Fannie, Anna, W. F., Mollie, Martha; o. farmer; ch. Baptist.
BURNETT, JOHN - b. 1852, Ia.; p. Reuben and Malinda; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Susan McKee; c. Alva and Elma: o. farmer.
BURNS, ABNER M. - b. 1815, Ind.; p. James; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Elizabeth Kinnear; c. Thomas, Isaac, Calvin, Isabel, Abbie, John; o. farmer; ch. Baptist.
BRIGHT, HENRY - b. 1842. Ohio; p. Jacob and Maria; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Lorena Harman; c. Ida and Eltie.
BURNS, JOHN D.- b. 1845; c. to D. c. 1855; o. farmer.
CCAMPBELL, GEORGE P. - b. 1852, Ohio; p. Asa and Nancy; c. to D. c. 1869; w. Martha Horne and Mae Sowash; c. Beatrice, Clara, Carl; o. real estate, insurance and telephone owner; 1. Odd Fellows, Masons, Eastern Star, Modern Woodman, Yeomen, Ancient Order of United Workmen; ch. Methodist.
CAMPBELL, JAMES C. - b. 1862, Decatur co., Ia.; p. Closson and Marietta; w. Cora Paris; c. Grace, Marie, Jennie; o. farmer; 1. Homestead; ch. Church of Christ.
CAMPBELL, ROBERT - c. to D. c. 1856; w. Rachel Jolly; c. Marion, Martha, Rebecca, Sarah, John; o. farmer.
CARLTON, SAMUEL - b. 1841, Ind.; p. James and Margaret; c. to D. c. 1859; w. Eliza Tittotson; c. Emma, Maggie, Nellie, George; o. farmer; ch. United Brethren.
CARREL, JAMES - b. 1855, Keokuk co., Ia.; p. Sylvester and Drusilla; w. Laura Alice Clark; c. Stella, Ira, Margaret, Ellnora, Goldie; o. farmer; ch. Christian.
CASH, WILLIAM - b. 1830, Ken.; p. Eli and Charlotte; c. to D. c. 1845; w. Lydia Starkey; c. Francis, Isabelle, Emma, Anna, Eva, Wm., Fred, Rolla, John; o. farmer; ch. United Brethren.
CHAMBERS, AMOS - b. 1854, Decatur co., Iowa; p. Daniel Chambers; w. Louisa Vogt; c. Olive, Guy, Edith, Gladys; o. farmer.
CHANDLER, W. S. - b. 1841, Ohio; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Hannah Field Hawkins; c. Miller, Blanch and four other children; ch. Brethren; 1. Mason; d. 1922.
CHASE, A. E. - b. 1834, New York; p. Lyman Chase; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Julia Pollard; o. druggist and county treasurer.
CHASE, HIRAM- b. 1816, New York; p. Alvin and Ruth (Cole) Chase; c. to D. c. 1849; w. Ellen Lewis; c. James, Lewis, Fanny; o. merchant and postmaster; 1. I. 0.0.F.; d. 1883.
CHASTAIN, JOHN, SR. - b. 1843, Indiana; p. Levi and Louisa (Martin) Chastain; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Sarah Albaugh; c. Minnie and Frank; ch. Christian; o. farmer.
CHERRINGTON, C. K. - b. 1842, Jackson co., Ohio; c. to D. c. 1867; w. Mary Johnson; c. Ida, Jessie, Jennie, Linsie, Bertha, Cressie, Homer, Della, Charles Willard; o. farmer and Civ. War vet.; ch. Methodist; 1. G. A. R.; d. 1925.
CHERRY, J. O. - b. 1841, Ohio; p. Matthew Cherry; c. to D. c. 1869; w. Mary Cline; c. Harry, John, Ida, Emma, Ora, Josephine; o. farmer; ch. Presbyterian.
CLARK, ISAAC NEWTON - b.1831, Indiana; p. William and Amy (Ronnswille) Clark; c. to D. c. early '50s; w. Elizabeth Conrey; c. Willard, Ollie, Akey, Frank, Aphie, Sarah; o. ran first store in Leon, livery business, bank director; 1. Mason; d. 1912.
CLARK, JOHN - b. 1816, Scotland; p. John Clark; w. Margaret Gammill; c. to D. c. 1856; c. Elizabeth, William, Caroline, James, Grisella; o. manufacturer, farmer, banker. (John Clark cut first plank for first plank road in Iowa. Built first church in Davis City.) ch. Union; d. 1888.
COCKERHAM, Wm. D. - b. 1831, North Carolina; p. Daniel Cockerham; c. to D. c. 1858; w. Sarah Jane Farrens; c. Wm., Laura, Mary; o. farmer.
CORNETT, NATHANIEL - b. Indiana; p. Isaac and Margaret (Rogers) Cornett; c. to D. c. 1858; w. Gincy Henderson; c. Sarah, Polly, Robert, James, John, Millie, Della, Delilia, Aaron; o. farmer; ch. Baptist.
COWLES, DAVID - b. 1836; p. Austin and Irene (Elliott) Cowles; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Julia Smith; c. Olive, Sarah, Delbert, Irene; o. farmer.
COZAD, AARON O. - b. 1845; Indiana; p. , Alice and Emeline (Swank) Cozad; c. to D. c. 1864; w. Elizabeth Gammil and Hattie Hutchinson; c. Hattie: o. farmer and Pleasanton telephone co.; ch. Christian; 1. G. A. R., Mason; d. 1914.
COZAD, JAMES H. - b. 1846, Indiana; p. Alice and Emeline (Swank) Cozad; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Rebecca Still; c. Meredith, Cora, Millie; o. farmer; ch. Methodist; d. 1901
COZAD, WILLIAM C. - b. 1840, Warren co., Indiana; p. Alice and Emeline; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Nancy J. Bright; c. Herbert, Lottie, Floyd, Angie; o. farmer, co. treas.
CRAIG, WILLIAM - b. 1827, Jackson co. Ohio; p. Samuel; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Roxana Patterson; c. Samuel, Daniel, William, Orrin, Aretus, Orlina, Nora, Mary; o. farmer.
CREES, JOHN F.- b. 1840, Wayne co., Ohio; p. Joseph and Catherine; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Margaret Koger; c. Cyrus, Jordan, Cedothia, Fred, Grover, Kline, Henry, Etta, Lizzie, Lena, Hayward, Granville; o. farmer; ch. Methodist; 1. I. 0. 0. F.
CREES, JOSEPH - b. 1814; p. Henry and Mary; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Catherine Coppersmith; c. Michael, Rebecca, J. F., Maria, Henry, Catherine, Sarah, Joseph, Anna; ch. Methodist.
CREES, MICHAEL - b. 1835, Allegheny co., Pennsylvania; p. Joseph and Catherine, c to D. c. 1854; w. Margaret Noe; c. Willie, Mary, Catherine, Joseph, Maggie, Clyde; o. farmer; ch. Methodist.
CREVELING, C. E. - b. 1860, Decatur co.; p. Clemuel and Eliza; w. Johanna Dunbar; c. Perry, Venus, Raymond, Wallace, Harold. Myrtle, Mary, Howard; 1. Knights of Pythias, I. 0. 0. F.; o. farmer.
CREVELING, THEODORE - b. 1852, Columbia co., Penn.; p. Clemuel and Eliza; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Della Gentry; c. Vergie, Sutari, 0. C., D. T., A. M., Gladys, Florence; o. farmer.
CRUIKSHANK, PETER - b. 1843, Scotland; p. James; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Marilla Linton: c. Walter, Juliette, Emma; o. farmer.
CRUM, JACOB - b. 1837 Ohio; p. John and Polly; c. to D. c. 1869; w. Roxana Engle and Elizabeth Jackson; c. John, Mary, Nora, Burr; ch. Methodist; o. farmer and public office holder.
CULVER, JOSEPH - b. 1840; p. Asa and Emeline; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Rachel Robinson; c. Harry; o. farmer; 1. Mason.
CRAIGO, NATHAN - b. 1836, Connersville, Ind.; c. to D. c. before '65; w. Mary Knapp; c. Edith, Lulu, Frank; ch. Methodist; o. lumberman and stage coach driver; 1. I. O. O. F.; d. 1909.
CUMMINGS, Alfred, b. 1823 VA; parents: Thomas and Mary; came to Decatur Co. in 1856; wife: Bathsheba Stone; children: Alice, Robert, Sarah, Thomas, Jenus, Reuben, Joseph, Mary; church: United Brethren.
DDALE, JAMES M. - b. 1820, Hamilton co., Ind.; p. John and Rebecca: c. to D c. 1855; w. Eveline Townsend, Barbara Davis, Eunice Dunham; c. Calvin, William, Albert, Mary, John, Samuel, James, Joseph, Laura, Barbara, Sherman, Flora, Willard, Ambrose; o. farmer; ch. Bapist.
DAVIDSON, JOHN S. - b. 1834, Va.; w. Rebecca Creese; c. Ida, Julia, James, Joseph, John, Floy, Catherine; o. farmer; ch. United; 1. I. O. O. F.; d. 1914.
DAVIS, BART- b. 1856, Decatur co.; p. Amosa and Clare; W. Lillie May Delk; c. Clarence, Ray, Henry, Orace, Clarence E., Otto, Francis, Clare, Ralph, Lena, Lina;
o. farmer; d. 1938.
DAVIS, ENOS--c. to D. c. 1848; w. Mary Anthony; C. Parneil, Homer, George, C. A; ch. Methodist; d. 1908.
DAYKIN, JOHN - b. 1829, England; p. Samuel and Ann; c. to D. c. 1850; w. Janet Smith; c. Samuel, Margaret, Donald, Benjamin, Laura, Wallace; o. farmer.
DE LONG, ISAAC - b. 1843, Marion co., Ind.; p. Alexander and Elizabeth (Rodman); c. to D. c. 1856; w. Editha Brooks; c. Rosa, Alonzo, Marcellus, Hulda, John, Josephine, Charles, Fred, Blanche; o. farmer; ch. Latter Day Saints.
DENHAM, J. A. - b. 1828, Ind.; p. John and Nancy; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Angeline Bushnell; c. Ida, Rosalie, Minnie, Ruth, Jennie, John; o. attorney, farmer; 1. I. O. O. F.
DICKSON, SEARIGHT - b. 1817, Muskingum co., Ohio; p. Samuel and Nancy; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Clarinda McKee.
DOBOZY, EMERY - b. 1827, Deberjia Aus.-Hung.; w. Maria Sanders; c. Louis, Frank, Virginia, Mary, Elizabeth, Emma, Catherine, Julia, Stephen; o. cobbler, farmer, Civ. War vet.; 1. I. O. O. F.; d. 1885.
DUNBAR, JOHN - b. 1839, Ohio; p. Joseph and Mary; c. to D. c. 1860; w. Mary Rauch; c. Emma, Laura, Walter, Warren; o. farmer, Civ. War vet.; 1. G. A. R.
DUNLAVY, JAMES - b. 1812, Donegal co., Ireland; p. George and Catherine; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Lucinda Murray; c. George, Ann, Elizabeth, Rufus, William, John, Christopher, Catherine; o. blacksmith; 1. Mason.
DYE, ROBERT E. - b. 1827, Ohio; p. David and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Elizabeth Trippett ; c. Nellie, Laura, Trippett, Ellsworth, Homer, Clyde, Robert; o. co. auditor; d. 1903.
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ELLIS, JUDGE W. W. - c. to D. c. 1844; C. Letitia, Martha, Samuel, Elsie, Linnie, 4 others; o. co. judge, co. recorder, captain of home guards during Civ. War; helped organize Christian Church 1845; d. 1890.
EDWARDS, ANDREW - b. 1845, Tennessee: p. Rebecca; c. to D. c. 1851; w. Rebecca Ramsey; c. Margaret, James, Millard, Mertie, Adda, Carrie; o. farmer; ch. Baptist.
EDWARDS, ARTHUR - c. to D. c. 1850.
EDWARDS, REVEREND FREELAND - b. 1836, Tenn.; c. to D. c. 1851; w. Mary Smith; c. 2 sons and 1 daughter; o. Minister; ch. Baptist; d. 1922.
EDWARDS, REBECCA - b. 1813, Va.; p. Abraham and Rachel Anderson; husband, John Edwards; c. to D. c. 1851 c. Anderson, Thomas, Freeland, Sarah, Benton, James, Andrew, John; o. farmer; d. 1883.
EDWARDS, S. A. - b. 1861, Decatur co., Iowa; p. Charles and Ann; w. Vena Spencer; c. Arthur, Anna; 1. Modern Woodmen, Homesteaders, I. 0. 0. F.; ch. Latter Day Saints; o. produce dealer.
EDWARDS, THOMAS J. - b. Hancock co., Tenn; p. John and Rebeeca; w. Polly Brink and Louisa Stogdell; c. to D. c. 1851; c. John, Daniel, Della, Nellie; o. carpenter, (helped build Funk's Mill) farmer; ch. Baptist.
ESTES, J. N. - b. 1850, Tenn.; c. to D. c. 1852; w. Rosa Bicknell; c. Vie, Olive, Lorett, Orel; o. farmer.
EURITT, E. F.(Note:Should be David F. Euritt per Karen Euritt, a descendent) - b. 1826, Va.: p. William and Lydia; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Hetty Beam; c. William, Susan, Leroy, Adelbert; ch. United Brethren; o. farmer.
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FARQUHAR, GEORGE - b. 1862. Decatur co., Iowa; p. Samuel and Mary; o. hardware and Mayor of Leon: 1. Mason, Knights of Pythias.
FARQUHAR, SAMUEL - b. Ireland; c. to D. c. before '62; w. Mary Marshall; c. Horace, George; o. hardware; I. Mason; d. 1909.
FERGUSON, SOLOMON - b. 1831, Chautauqua co., New York; p. James and Mariam; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Emily Thomas; c. Adelbert, George, Effie, Rosa; o. farmer; ch. Methodist.
FOLAND, MICHAEL - b. 1820, Rockingham co., Va.; p. Michael and Catherine; c. to D. c. 1859; w. Elizabeth Sauerwine; c. Mary, Minnie, Elizabeth, Henry, Hugh, Lena, Grover: o. farmer.
FESLER, W. H. - b. 1844, Ohio; p. Elijah and Mary: c. to D. c. 1856: w. Jerusha Vanderpool: c. William, John, Elijah, Julius, George, Roy, Charles; ch. Methodist: 1. Mason; o. farmer.
FIERCE, E. W. - b. 1818, Ohio; p. Conrad and Elizabeth; w. Mary Criswell; c. to D. c. 1849; c. William, Wilson, Elizabeth, John, Alexander, Margaret, Mary E., Anna; o. farmer; ch. Methodist.
FIERCE, WM. E. - b. 1843, Hamilton co., Ind.; p. E. W. and Mary; w. Anna West; c. to D. c. 1857; c. Charlie, Eben, William, Mertie, Edwin, Nellie. Bertha, Dora; o. farmer; ch. Methodist; d. 1895.
FINLEY, DR. J. P. - b. 1813, Kentucky; p. John and Sarah; c. to D. c. 1851; w. Maria L.; c. Kate; ch. Methodist; o. doctor, first pres. of Dec. co. Med. Soc.; d. 1883.
FIERCE, CHAS. - b. 1868, Decatur co.; p. William and Anna; w. Margaret Barrackman; c. Helen, Gerald, Lucille; ch. Methodist; 1. Woodmen, Yeomen, I. O. O. F.; o. farmer.
FOLAND, JOHN V. - b. 1847, Ind.; p. Michael and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. 1859; w. Minerva Hopkins; c. Rebecca, Alva, Mary, Jerrie, Ida, Lulu, Addie, Carrie.
FOLAND, SAMUEL - b. 1854, Ind.: p. Michael and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. 1859; w. Sarah Belle Emley; c. Arthur, Harry, Ernest, Homer; d. 1932.
FORREY, JUDGE SAMUEL - b. 1826, Penn.; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Abagail Parker; c. 2 sons and 2 daughters; o. lawyer, judge, mayor, congressmen: ch . Mennonite.
FOXWORTHY, W. D. - b. 1855, Mercer co., Mo.; p. Mason; c. to D. c. 1860; w. Mary Willis; c. Ollie; o. doctor; 1. Mason, I. O. O. F., Knights of Pythias.
FRONABARGER, JOHN - b. 1864, Decatur co.; p. John and Emma; w. Jane Burke, Mary Stewart; c. John, Arthur, Wilma; o. farmer, elev. op.; d. 1938.
FULLERTON, THOS A. - b. 1840, Muskingum co., Ohio; p. Thomas and Eleanor; w. Armilda Jane Shipp; c. Ulysses, Fidelia, John, William. Mary, Blanche, Stella, Sarilda, Albert, Sylvia, Jane, Zora, Frank; o. farmer; ch. Christian.
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GAMILL, CAPTAIN JOHN - b. 1813; p. James; c. to D. c. 1854.: w. Ann Clark: c. nine children; o. captain.
GAMMON, JAMES - b. 1825, Tenn.; p. Lovina and Dozier; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Armilda Myers; c. 11 children; d. 1886.
GAMMON, ROY - b. 1868, Decatur co., Iowa; p. William and Caroline; w. Nellie Cain; c. Lester; o. farmer and public office holder.
GAMMON, WM. - b. Tenn.; c. to. D. c. 1851; w. Caroline Jenkins; o. farmer; c. Roy.
GARDENER, JOHN W. - b. 1830, Ohio; p. John and Rebecca; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Mary Combs; c. Sylvester, Benjamin, Annie, George, William; o. farmer.
GARDENER, JOHN - b. 1828, Ohio; P. George and Sarah; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Helen Dawson; c. George, John, Lewis, Sarah; o. farmer.
GARDENER, DR. ROBERT - b. 1826, Ohio; P. George and Sarah: c. to D. c. 1857; w. Almena Combs; c. Charles; o. doctor; ch. Christian; d. 1912.
GARDENER, WILLIAM A. - b. 1822, Ohio; p. John; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Ellen Combs; c. John, Myra, William Winfield, Jasper, Frances; o. mercantile, farmer, public office holder; ch. Church of Christ.
GATES, SAMUEL - b. 1850, Athens co., Ohio; p. Samuel and Charlotte; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Emma Springer and Lenna Huston; c. Mary, Grace, John, Florence; o. attorney and real estate; ch. Presbyterian; 1. I. 0. 0. F., Knights of Pythias, Homesteaders.
GARBER, JOHN - b. 1860, Decatur co., lowa; p. S. A. and Nancy; w. Rosetta McClure; c. S. E., F. W., Wilma; o. farmer, teacher, prominent church worker, bank director.
GIBSON, CAPT. GARRETT - c. to D. c. 1860; p. Lewis; w. Elizabeth Akers; c. W. C., U. G., C. S.; o. soldier, farmer, railroad employee.
GILREATH, H. H. - b. 1831, Kentucky; p. William and Dorcas; c. to D. c. 1850; w. Margaret McReynolds and Eliza Bryant; c. William, John, Maria, James, Celia, Thomas, Lula, Harry, Jennie, Atha, Florence; o. farmer.
GOOLTER, LEWIS - b. 1817, France; p. Loren and Julia; c. to D. c. 1847; w. Harriet Morgan; c. Lewis, Loren, Harriet, Sarah, Phoebe, Lizzie, Julia, William, Alexander, Emma, Louisa; o. sailor, farmer; ch. Reorganized Latter Day Saints.
GRAY, J. H. - b. 1840, Indiana; p. Joel and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Ruth Campbell; c. Thomas, John, Joel, Stella, Albert, Minnie, Nellie; 1. Masons; o. Civ War vet, public office holder and farmer.
GRAVES, T. J. - b. 1830; P. H. and Rebecca; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Mary Willmorth, c. Rebecca, Levanche, Francis, Jane, Louisa, William, Henry, Ellen; o. hardware and groceries.
GENTRY, CURRAN - b. 1835; p. Thomas and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Mary May; c. Adell, May, Ducky, Virginia, Effie, Clara; 1. Masons.
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HAGEN, JOSEPH FRANCIS - b. 1858, Grand River twp; p. John and Eve; w. Mary A. Parkhurst; c. Pearl, Cora, Jacob, John, Joseph, William, Ernest; o. farmer; ch. Catholic; 1. Woodmen, Yeomen.
HAGEN, LATTA - b. 1860, Decatur co., Iowa; p. John and Eve; w. Emma Pruyn; c. Dona, Roscoe, Anna, Ernest, Gilbert; o. farmer; 1. Woodman; ch. Latter Day Saints.
HAINER, IGNACE- b. in Hungary, Europe; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Laura; c. Eugene, Julius, Bayard, Hermine, Norma, Vesta; o. lawyer.
HAMILTON, DR. ARCHIBALD - b. 1835, Ind.; p. William and Ellen; c. to D. c. 1867; w. Sarah Martin and Hannah Guess; c. William, Emma, Charles, Ella, Frank; o. doctor and Civil War vet.; 1. Masons, I. O. O. F., G. A. R., D. Medical Society.
HAMILTON, G. A.- b. 1825, Ohio; p. Robert and Eleanor; c. to D. c. 1851; w. Lydia Smith and Isabel Hollingshead; c. Ellen, Sarah, May, Emma; o. farmer.
HAMILTON, F. M. - b. 1845, Missouri; p. William and Susan; c. to D. c. before its organization - one of the twps. being named in honor of the father; w. Elizabeth Henderson; c. Moses, Jeremiah, Gincy, Tyra, Elizabeth, James and Aaron; o. farmer; ch. Missionary Baptist; 1. G. A. R.
HAMILTON, JONATHON P. - b. 1829, Ind.; p. Robert and Eleanor; c. to D. c. 1835; w. Mary J. Smith; c. Anna, Ira, Alva; ch. Methodist; o. farmer.
HAMILTON, JOSEPH - b. 1831, Ind.; p. Robert and Eleanor; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Lucy Buck; c. Wm., L. A., Martha, Arnetta, John, Geo., Harvey; o. farmer, merchant, hotel keeper.
HAMILTON, MARION - b. 1861, Mo.; p. Wm. A.; c. to D. c. 1865; Pollyanna Cornett; c. Hattie, Ernest, Lewis, Essie, Florence, Lettia, Marion; ch. Baptist; d. 1922.
HAMILTON, SAMUEL - b. 1831, Ohio; p. Joseph and Mary; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Sarah Bolen; c. John, Byron, Fred, Joseph, Mary; o. furniture dealer; ch. Methodist.
HARVEY, REFINE - b. 1829, Vermont; p. Joseph; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Eleanor Blair; c. Annie, Ella, Elvira; o. lumberman; ch. United Brethren.
HATFIELD, HIRAM H. - b. 1826, Tenn.; p. Reuben; c. to D. c. 1840; w. Nancy Cox; c. Andy, Isaac, George, Marietta, Sarah, Abigail, Hiram, Alfred, Charles; o. farmer; ch. Baptist.
HENDERSON, JAMES K.- b. 1846, Ind.; p. John and Delilah; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Theressa Starkey; c. Aaron, William, Lydia, Charles, George, Stella, Ida; o. farmer; ch. Missionary Baptist.Photo
HENSLEY, W. K. - b. 1815, Scott co.; p. Ichabod and Anna; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Elizabeth Osbourn; c. Martin, James, Phoda, Martha, William, Edward, Arthur; ch. Methodist.
HIGBEE, JOEL - b. 1792; p. Elnathan; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Jerusha Lockwood; c. Edmund; d. 1876.
HINE, WILLIS - b. 1844, Conn.; p. Daniel and Mary; c. to D. c. 1855; w. none c. none; o. farmer.
HITCHCOCK, JAMES - b. 1812, Ohio; p. Isaac and Mary; c. to D. c. 1859; w. Millie Farrell and Esther Stiles; c. Mary, James, Isaac, William, John, Melissa, Horace, Anna, Jane, Dexter, Ella, Ada, Addie, Edmund; 1. Masons; o. farmer and Civ. War vet.
HOFFMAN, CARL JACOB - c. to D. c. 1856.
HOLT, LEWIS - b. 1836, Ohio; p. John and Rachel; c. to D. c. 1859; w. Rosanna Brown; c. Charles, Wallace, Janet, Edwin, Nellie, Jessie; o. teacher, carpenter; 1. G. A. R., Masons.
HOLLINGSHEAD, JOSEPH - b. 1830; p. Joseph and Amelia; c. to D. c. 1855; w. unknown; c. J. M., J. D., Sanford, Thomas, Eliza, Emelia, Sarah; o. farmer; ch. Christian.
HOPKINS, SILAS- b. 1854, Dec. co., Iowa; w. Sarah Williams; c. Mamie, Ella, Leota; ch. Christian; d. 1933.
HORN, ELISHA - b. 1827, New Virginia; p. William and Nancy; c. to D. c. 1860; w. Eliza Walker; c. William and John, Elizabeth and Sarah; o. wagon manufacturer and Civ. War vet.
HOUSTON, ROBERT - b. 1834, Tenn.; p. Matthew and Jane; c. to D. c. 1865; w. Amanda Wray; c. John, Nettie, Mary; o. farmer; d. 1878.
HUBBARD, MARCUS L. - b. 1825, Ken.; p. John; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Maranda Owens; c. Sarah, Rosa, Mary, James, Albert, Hattie; o. farmer.
HURST, STEPHEN - b. 1836, Md.; p. Stephen; c. to D. c, 1861; w. Frances Arnold; c. Stephen, George, Charles, James, John, Margaret; o. banker and merchant; d. 1907.
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JOHNSON, CALVIN - b. 1802, Tenn.; p. William and Mary; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Sarah McGill and Eliza Smith; c. Mary, Betsey, Alfred, Sarah, Joseph; o. farmer, second person to enter land in Franklin twp., cut the first path from his land to Leon; ch. Presbyterian.
JOHNSON, LEWIS - b. 1838, Pike co., Ill.; p. Lewis and Barbara; c. to D. c. 1852; w. Sarah Niller; c. Hannah, Mary, Lillie; o. farmer.
JUDD, HAWKINS - b. 1802, Weatherfield, Vermont; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Almira Pettis; c. Newton, Oscar, Stephen, William, Mary; o. real estate; d. 1871.
JUDD, NEWTON- b. 1843, Pike co., Ill.; p. Hawkins and Almira; w. Alida Guernsey; c. to D. c. 1854; c. Carrie, Mabel, Fred, Mary, Ralph, Bessie, Thomas; o. farmer; d. 1912.
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KELLOGG, CHARLES L. - b. 1822, New York; p. Pearl and Lucy; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Susan Crippen; c. Fred, Lucy, Bird, Eugena, Susan, Grant; o. farmer; d. 1866.
KELLOGG, HON. O. N. - b. 1815, New York; p. Pearl and Lucy; c. to D. c. 1851; w. Harriet Clark; c. Homer, Josephine, Eugene, Florence, Murray; o. farmer; d. 1855.
KELLOGG, MAJOR R. D. - b. 1828, New York; p. Pearl and Lucy; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Elizabeth Burns; c. Alice, Flossie, and 3 others; o. real estate; ch. Presbyterian.
KELLER, CLAYTON - b. 1867, Decatur co., Iowa; p. W. R. and Nancy; w. Maude Pryor; o. real estate; 1. I. O. O. F.
KELLEY, JUDGE W. F. - b. 1820, New York; p. Ira; c. to D. c. 1853; c. 5 sons and 5 daughters; o. farmer and judge.
KENDALL, J. S. - b. 1824, Gallatin co., Kentucky; p. Noah and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Elizabeth Ammerman; c. La Fayette, Louisa, Marian; o. farmer; ch. Methodist.
KNAPP, HENRY - c. to D. c. 1854; c. Mary Charlotte, Frank; o. veterinarian; ch. Christian.
KING, ELIAS - b. 1832, Prince co., Va.; p. Elias and Margaret; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Margaret McCleland; c. William, Charles, Harry, Howard, Jennie; o. farmer; ch. Methodist.
KOB, LEWIS M. - b. 1834, Ohio; p. Philip and Christena; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Anna Wimmer: c. Sidney, Jemima, Elizabeth, Philip, John; o. minister, farmer; ch. German Baptist; d. 1911.
KOB, PHILIP - b. 1800 Penn; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Christena Rothrock and Barbara Horst; o. farmer; c. John R., Elizabeth, Lewis M., Chritena; d. 1858.
KOGER, JORDAN - b. 1820, Wayne co., Kentucky; p. John and Ester; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Elizabeth Smith; c. Rebecca, Margaret, George, James, Amanda; o. farmer; 1. Masons.
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LANEY, WILLIAM - b. 1830, Columbiana co., Ohio; p. John and Elizabeth: c. to D. c. 1853; w. Fannie Bruce; c. Flora; o. doctor.
LATTA, WARREN - b. 1858, Missouri; p. Calvin and Rachel; c. to D c. 1866; w. Harriet Robbins; c. Perry, James, Bell, Maude, Alice, Charles, George; o. farmer and blacksmith; d. 1931.
LATTA, CALVIN - b. 1818, Ohio; p. Moses; c. to D. c. 1866; w. Rachel Jenkins; c. Mary, Moses, Warren, Stephen, John, Martha, Sarah; o. farmer.
LEE, WILLIAM - p. John and Mary; c. to D. c. 1868; w. Carrie Cartwright; c. John, Ruth, Naomi, Marguerite; 1. Masons; o. elevator manager.
LEEPER, J. E. - b. 1857, Ohio; p. Andrew and Rachel; w. Helen M.; c. R. L., J. E., Jr., J. Leon, Offie; o. bridge builder and farmer; ch. Christian; 1. Masons.
LILLARD, JAMES - b. 1841, Calboun co. Ill.; p. Thomas and Rhoda; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Ellen Miller; c. Charley; o. farmer; 1. I. O. O. F.
LOGAN, JOHN - b. 1811, Kentucky; p. James; c. to D. c. 1844; w. Eliza Baker; c. James, Lydia, William, Margeret, and 6 others; ch. Methodist; o. farmer.
LONG, A. B. - b. 1823, North Carolina; p. Jesse and Levicy; c. to D. c. 1862; w. Mary Cuppy; c. John, Frank, Harry, Orison, Albert, Granville; 1. Mason; o. merchant and farmer.
LONG, DOWAIN F. - b. 1855, Wapello Co., Iowa; p. Aaron and Mary; w. Anna Jackson; c. Clair, Alpha, Eunice; o. farmer, teacher; d. 1938.
LOVING, WILLIAM - b. 1806, North Carolina; p. John and Laura; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Elizabeth Lee; o. farmer.
LOWRANCE, ELI - b. 1828, Tennessee; p. Josiah; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Martha Doggit and Allina Carmene; o. farmer.
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MACHLAN, GEORGE - b. 1832, Indiana; p. William and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Elizabeth Mann c. William, Homer, Joshua, Edna, Bertha; ch. Methodist: o. farmer.
MACHLAN, WILLIAM - b. 1854, Rush Co., Indiana; George and Elizabeth; w. Ella Moore; c. Perry, Grace, Laura, George, Ora, Amy, Ethel, Howard, William, Pauline; o. farmer; ch. Methodist.
MACY, E. C. - b. 1844; p. David and Caroline; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Almira Snook; c. Almira; o. doctor; 1. Mason.
MANCHESTER, WILLIAM - b. 1856, Ohio; p. Isaac and Emily; c. to D. c. 1866; w. Rosa De Long; c. Stella, Garvin, Grace, Bertha, Ernest, Claude, Florence, Dorcas, Morria, Marjorie, Mark; ch. Church of Christ; 1. Mason; o. farmer.
MANNASMITH, MARTIN - b. 1850, Penn.; p. Peter and Julia; c. to D. c. 1860; w. Sarah May; c. Dena May, John, Clarence; 1. I. O. O. F. o. farmer.
MANNASMITH, PETER - c. to D. c. 1860; w. Julia Denman and Susan McLaughlin; c. Martin, James, John, Isaac; o. farmer.
MANNING, JOHN - b. 1851, Wayne co., Iowa; p. Jacob and Rachel; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Arilda Fulton; c. Charles, Frank; o. farmer.
MAXWELL, DR. JOHN - b. 1852, Decatur co.; p. William and Jane; w. Fannie Woodard; c. Madge: o. Physician and banker; 1. Mason and I. O. O. F.
MAY, JOHN - c. to D. c. early '50s; w. Clarissa Jordan; ch. Methodist.
McBROON, JAMES - b. 1852, Garden Grove twshp.; p. Robert and Susanna; w. Lou Harp; c. Curtis, Glenn, Halard, Fay, Sue, Merle, Kyle, James, Clell, Wayne; o. farmer.
McBROON, R. M. - b. 1824, Ohio; p. Robert and Nancy; c. to D. c. 1850; w. Susan Winters; c. J. D., Clara, Carl, Lucy, Edna, Robert, Nettie, Myrtle; o. farmer.
McCLARAN, JOHN - b. 1868, Decatur co., Iowa; p. James and Gussella; w. Ellen Martin; c. Una, Helen; ch. United Brethren; 1. Mason; o. farmer.
McCLEARY, ISAAC - b. 1839, Jefferson co., Iowa; p. Isaac and Sarah; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Mary Warrington; c. Charles, Lena, John, George, Clara, Fred Benjamin, Ralph; o. farmer.
McCLEARY, MARTIN - b. 1843, Jefferson co., Iowa; p. Isaac and Sarah; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Melissa Hitchcock; c. Floyd; o. farmer; 1. Mason.
McCLELLAND, DR. JOSIAH - b. 1832, Kentucky; p, Josiah and Rhoda; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Amanda, Rhea; c. Ettie, Edgar, Emma; o. Physician (first in D. c.) 1. Mason and I. O. O. F.; ch. Christian; d. 1893.
McCLURY, JOHN - b. 1830, Ohio ; p. Isaac and Sarah; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Nancy Hale, Mary Hitchcock; c. William, Albert; o. farmer, nurseryman, public office holder; 1. Mason.
McDONALD, MALAY - b. 1923, Madison co., Ohio; p. James and Mary; w. Mary Ferguson; c. to D. c. 1855; c. Margaret, George, E. W.; o. farmer; 1. I. O. O. F.; d. 1895.
McGILL, CHARLES - b. 1817, Indiana; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Nancy M. Wilson; c. 6 children; ch. Methodist; d. 1914.
McINTOSH, WILLIAM - b. 1840, Indiana; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Elizabeth Millstead; c. 9 children; o. farmer: d. 1911.
McINTOSH, WILLIAM - b. 1843, Indiana; p. John and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. 1869; w. Polly Griffin; c. Elizabeth, John, Martha, James, Lorinda, Stella, Margaret, Clara; o. farmer.
McKEE, JAMES - b. 1823, Athenc co., Ohio; p. Robert and Nancy; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Paulina Mchaffy; c. Samantha, Clark, Hymen, Albert, Nancy, Bertha, Victor, Erastus; o. farmer.
McKEE, WILLIAM - b. 1852, Ohio; p. John and Mary; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Mary Bees; c. John, Florence, William, Virginia, Frances, Elma, Ella, Elmer, Fanny; o. farmer.
McKIBBEN, JOHN - b. 1836, Trumbull co., Ohio; p. Thompson and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Harriet Hurd; c. Frank, Mary, Mattie, Sarah, Lillie, John; o. sheep raiser: ch. Methodist.
McLAUGHLIN, JOHN - b. 1840, Marion co., Ohio; p. Catherine; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Mary Woodmansee; c. Ettie, Ann, James, Reuben; o. farmer; 1. Mason and I. O. O. F.
MENDENHALL, ELIJAH - b. 1828, Indiana; p. Samuel and Amy; c. to D. c. 1851; w. Elizabeth Cox; c. Laura, Mary, Samuel, Franklin, John; ch. Methodist; o. farmer.
MERCER, JOHN - b. 1850, Lucas co., Iowa; p. John and Margaret; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Lucy McClean; c. Rebecca, Mary, Eliza, Eloa, Lucy, John, George; o. farmer.
METIER, SAMUEL - b. 1826, Clermont co., Ohio; p. William and Sarah; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Julia Douglas; c. W. C., John, Laura, Sarah, Theodosa, Joseph, George; o. farmer; 1. Mason.
MILLER, H. A. - b. 1843, Wappello co., Iowa; p. John and Sophia; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Martha Rosengrant and Jane Tharp; c. Ella, Cora, Myrta, Frank; o. farmer; 1. Mason.
MILLER, ISAAC - b. 1815, Penn.; p. Adam and Ann; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Elizabeth Lee and Mary King; c. Mariah, Jennie, Caroline, George, Kate, Maggie; o. postmaster and farmer; 1. I. O. O. F.
MILLIGAN, JESSE - b. 1846, Illinois; p. John and Mary; c. to D. c. 1860; w. Melissa Taylor; c. Bertha, Ada; 1. G. A. R.; ch. Methodist.
MILLS, WILLIAM - b. 1843, Fulton co., Ill.; p. J. D. and Matilda; w. Lovisa Black; c. to D. c. 1852; c. Oscar, Clifton, Ralph, Myrgie, Fred, Matilda, Frank, Rolla, Edith, Henrietta, Zelia, Charles; o. farmer, Civ. W. vet.; ch. Church of Christ; 1. G. A. R.; d. 1915.
MITCHELL, L. D. - b. 1831 Muskingum co., Ohio; p. Abel and Rachel; c. to D. c. 1858; w. Catherine Meek; c. Maria, Mary, Abel, Alcinda, Jared, Richard, William, Samuel, Jessie; o. farmer; ch. Christian.
MOFFETT, A. W. - b. 1824, Ohio; p. Zelatus and Sophronia; c. to D. c. 1852; w. Lydia Wright; c. Irene, William, Mary, Joseph, Nettie, Wealthy Ann, Jane, Sarah, James, Juliai Sophronia; o. farmer; ch. Reorganized Latter Day.
MOORE, CHARLES - b. 1834, New Jersey; p. Mark and Sarah; c. to D. c. 1859; w. Mary Graves; c. William, Thomas, Charles, George, Milo, Dora, Justina, Sarah, James; o. farmer. Civ. War vet.
MOREY, DAVID - b. 1830; p. George and Sylvia; c. to D. c. 1852. w. Deborah Rockwell; c. Charles, George, Eliza, Elsie, David, William, James, Evangeline; ch. Reorganized Latter Day Saints.
MULLINIX, DR. C. P. - b. 1825, Putnam co., Indiana; p. David; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Emma Lockwood; c. Nellie, Fostor, Emma; o. Physician.
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NEWLIN, HENRY E. - b. 1819, Tenn.; p. Jesse and Parmelia; c. to D. c. 1850; w. Sarah Adair; c. Jesse, John, Margaret, James, Cynthia, Douglas, Mary, William, and D. B.; o. farmer; ch. Second Adventist.
NOFTSGER, A. M. - b. 1837, Ohio; p. Jacob and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. l856; w. Catherine Wion; c. Henry, Thomas, Franklin, Jenny, Charles, William o. farmer and mailroute.
NORMAN, BENJAMIN A. - b. 1844, Ohio; p. Benjamin and Nancy; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Julia Sylvester; c John, Charles, Estelle, Pearl; o. farmer and Civ. War vet. 1. I. O. O. F.; ch. Seventh Day Adventist.
NORTHRUP, A. C. - c. to D. c. before Civil War; w. Melissa Brown; c. Emma, Lenore, Libbie, Albert, Harvey, Clyde; o. farmer and Civ. War vet.; 1. Mason and G. A. R.; d. 1901.
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ORDWAY, FRANK - b. 1834, New York; p. Hiram and Annie; c. to D. c. 1869; w. Amelia Lucia; c. Hiram, Annie, Morton, Josephine, Ingersoll, Daniel; o. farmer and Civ. War vet.; 1. G. A. R.
OSBORN, CHRISTOPHER - b. 1819, Penn.; p. Christopher and Mary; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Emerine McCartney; c. Elza, John, Ruth, Mary, Amy, Ann, Elizabeth, Lincoln, Benjamin, Adeline; o. farmer and Civ. War vet.; ch. United Brethren.
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PALMER, MINUS R. - b. 1832, Del; w. Mary McJimsey and Eva Gibson; c. Robert, William, John, Frank, Fronia, Orzona, Elizabeth, Dollie; ch. United Brethren; d. 1916.
PALMER, SAMUEL- b. 1831, OH; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Emily Norris; c. 7 sons and 2 daughters; ch. Baptist; d. 1916.
PARRIS, WILLIAM H. - b. 1840, Mo.; p. James and Polly; c. to D. c. 1852; w. Maria Beavers; c. Cora, Mary, Nannie and Lydia; o. farmer; 1. G. A. R.
PENNIWELL, JAMES F. - b. 1835; p. Solomon and Catherine; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Barbara Wadsworth; c. John, Kate, Virgil, Jennie, Mamie, James, Georgie; o. carpenter.
PERDEW, NATHAN - b. 1828, Cumberland co, Penn.; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Mary Blair; c. Leonard, Jimmie, Linda, Mattie, John, William, Albert, Katie; o. farmer, co. treas., co. clerk, cab. maker, merchant; ch. Methodist; d. 1898.
PETTIS, ANDREW - b. 1822, Ind.; p. David and Eunice; w. Sarah McCartney; c. Francis, Martha, Charles, Will, George, Lewis, Alva; o. farmer and stock raiser.
PIERCY, J. W. - b. 1837, Ill.; p. Nathan and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Amelia Barnard; c. Amelia, Maley, Charles, Mary, Carrie, Laura; o. farmer and Civ. War vet.; ch. Baptist.
PECK, JOSEPH - b. 1831, Penn.; p. Jacob and Lydia; c. to D. c. 1865; w. Rachel Bosher; c. Hiram, Orlow, Aden, Dora, Alice; ch. Universalist; o. farmer.
PIERCE, GILREATH - b. 1824, Ohio; p. Wm. and Jane; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Eliza Walden; c, Joseph, John, Clarence, Frank, Louella, Albert; o. farmer; ch. Christian; 1. I. O. O. F.
PRICE, EBENEZER - b. 1828. Portage co., Ohio; p. Jonathan and Eliza; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Sarah M. Tift; c. Francis, Arthur, Clarence, Ira; o. farmer, and Civ. War vet.; ch. Christian; d. 1872.Photo
PRYOR, ALLEN - b. 1823, Vir.; p. Luke and Frances; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Amelia Newman; c. Martha, Winfield, Augustus, Walter, Mary, John, Bart, Guy; 1. Mason.
PRYOR, J. A. - b. 1858, Dec. co., Ia.; p. Allen and Amelia; w. Clara McBroom; c. Lena Ethel; o. farmer.
PUCKETT, DR. JOSEPH - c. to D. c. 1853; c. eight; o. doctor; ch. Quaker.
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RAMSEY, ALEXANDER - b. 1832, Tenn.; c. to D. c. 1851; w. Sarah Edwards; c. Alvice, Evaleen, Viola, Ida, John; o. farmer; ch. Baptist; d. 1915.
RAMSEY, JAMES - b. 1825, Tenn.; c. to D. c. 1850; w. Margaret Baker; c. Thomas, Rebecca, Nervesta, William, Isabelle, John; o. farmer; ch. Baptist; d. 1909.
RAUCH, ANTON - b. 1819, Germany; p. Adolph and Mary; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Elizabeth Roberts; c. Mary, Edward, James, Henry, John, Harmon, Theresa, Ferdinand, Clarence, Sarah; o. farmer, miller.
RICHARDSON, ROYAL - b. 1827, Mass.; p. James and Sophia; w. Martha Johnson; c. Elizabeth, Sarah, Clayton and Martha; o. carpenter.
ROBERTS, JESSE - c. to D. c. 1851; p. Jesse and Amy; w. Isophenia; c. Emma, Mahalia, Rachel, Jesse, Webster, Lincoln; o. blacksmith; ch. Christian; 1. Mason.Photo
ROBERTS, RICHARD - b. 1824, England; p. Richard and Hannah; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Nancy Berryman; c. Emma, Ella, Thomas; o. farmer; ch. Presbyterian.
ROBBINS, WILLIAM - b. 1831, New Jersey; p. Cornelius and Ann; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Caroline Robinson; c. David; Elizabeth, Charles, Martha, Sherman, Ann, Hamilton, Emma, Frank; o. farmer: 1. Mason.
ROBINSON, EBENEZER - b. 1816, New York; p. Nathan; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Mary Brown; c. Gracie, Gurley; o. farmer; ch. Mormon.
ROBINSON, JOHN - c. to D. c. 1854 or 55; w. Mary Crockett; c. Nancy; o. farmer; d. 1882.
ROSS, FRANCIS - b. 1811, Penn.; p. Thomas and Catherine; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Margaret Weaver; c. George, Catherine, Margaret, Thomas, Jacob, Elizabeth; ch. Presbyterian: o. farmer.
RUDIBAUGH, C. W. - c. to D. c. 1858; w. Mary Thomas; c. Icie, Charles, Nettie; o. farmer and teacher.
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SANKEY, HON. E. J. - b. 1843, Center co., Penn.; p. Ezekiel and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Mary Gillham; c. Eugenia, Moreau, Kate, Lois, Newton, Cleora, Warren, Carlisle, Thomas, Bessie; 1. Mason, G. A. R.; o. farmer, real estate, sheriff.
SAYLES, JUDGE L. H. - b. 1819, Ontario co., New York; p. Hiram and Nancy; c. to D. c. 1856; o. doctor, hotel proprietor, judge.
SCOTT, FRANCIS - b. 1829, Wayne Co., Ky.; p. William and Patsy; w. Mary Sinco; c. to D. c. 1853; c. Emma, Harlan, Ora, Eva, H. G., Maggie, Fannie, N. J., Rex; o. farmer; d. 1895.
SHAW, GEORGE - b. 1832, Calhoun co., Ill.; p. Nathaniel and Elizabeth; w. Lydia Sawyer; c. Coraly Thyrza, Nathaniel, Sherman, Downing, Evangeline, Mark, Suel; o. farmer, fruit grower; ch. Methodist; 1. I. O. O. F.
SHIELDS, J. S. - b. 1829, Penn.; p. John and Sarah; c. to D. c. 1868; w. Mary Sheriff; c. Sarah, Florence, Mary, Elizabeth, John, William, Harriet, Rosa; o. farmer.
SHINN, DAVID - b. Harrison co., Virginia; p. David; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Aseneth Reese; c. Walter, Mary, Otis, Leander, Eva, Laura, Olive, Charles, Frank, Edgar, Mills, Grey; o. farmer.; ch. Methodist.
SHY, WILLIAM - b. 1852, Delaware co., Iowa; p. Richard and Sarah; c. to D. c. 1856: w. Josephine Berger; c. Frank, Samuel, Jessie, Edna; o. teacher; ch. Christian; d. 1923.
SIGLER, L. P. - b. 1848, Ohio; p. John and Hulda; c. to D. c. 1862; w. Fannie Arnold; c. Ralph; o. banker.
SINCO, HENRY- b. Virginia; w. Jane Bennett; c. to D. c. 1852; c. John, Mary, Maggie, Ottie, Caroline, Columbus; o. farmer; 1. Mason; d. 1874.
SLAUTER, DENNIS - b. 1841, Indiana; p. William and Eleanor; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Martha Schaffner and Amanda Wychoff; c. John, Dora, Larkin, Clara, Ida, Edward, Fred, Lloyd, Samuel, Gertrude, Birdie, Forest, Evangeline, Violet; o. farmer.
SMITH, JAMES - b. 1841, New York; p. Peter and Emeline; c, to D. c. 1867; w. Eliza Graham.; c. Clarence, Theodore, Minnie, Gertie, Louie, Arthur, 2 deceased; o. farmer; 1. Mason; ch. Methodist.
SPALTH, GEORGE - b, 1831, France; p. Joseph and Catherine; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Margaret Collaen; c. Lucy and Alfred; o. farmer.
SPRINGER, BENJAMIN - b. 1804, New York; p. Oliver and Barbara; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Eliza Batchelder and Mary Michel; c. Martha, Eliza, David, Oliver, J. B., Barbara, Mary, Henrietta, James, Emma; o. missionary, preacher; d. 1871.
SPRINGER, JOHN - b. 1836, Vermont; p. B. O. and Eliza; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Sarah McCroskey; c. Jessie, James, John; o. farmer, Civ. War vet.; 1. Mason; ch. Methodist.
SPRINGER, OLIVER - b. 1834, New York; p. B. O. and Eliza; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Maximilla Johnson; c. Churchill, Nancy, Elizabeth, Sarah, James, John, Joseph, Rachel, Maximilla; o. farmer, Civ. War. vet; ch. Methodist; 1. Mason and G. A. R.
SPRINGER, J. G. - b. 1848, Drake co., Ohio; c. to D. c. 1855 ; w. Maggie Thomas; c. Mary, W. J., M. E. J.; o. farmer.
STANLEY, HENRY - b. 1836; p. C. and Eliza; c. to D. c. 1859; w. Hannah Vance; c. Wendell, Rachel, Emma, Ida, Anna, Selby, Bertha; 1. Mason; o. farmer.
STEWART, PETER and wife c. 1851; d. 1903; (carried the D. c. records with oxen when courthouse was moved from Decatur to Leon).
STILES, G. W. - p. Henry and Elizabeth Stiles; c. to D. c. 1866; w. Laura Metier; c. Almal, Maurice, Henry, Samy; o. farmer.
STONE, JAMES - b. 1801, England; p. John; c. to D. c. 1851; w. Mary Bircham and Emily Robinson; - c. John, James, Mary, Martha, Isabella, Kate; o. farmer; 1. Mason.
STONE, JOHN - b. 1836, Putnam co., Indiana; p. James and Mary; c. to D. c. 1851; w. Margaret Smith; c. Etta, Mary, George, Rue, John, Margaret; 1. Mason; d. 1885
STONE, REV. WILSON - b. 1822, Crawford co. Indiana; p., John and Nancy; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Eliza Scott and Arvista Hamilton; c. Emiline, Adaline, Thomas, Francis, Marion, Maria, Isabella, Diantha, 2 others; o. minster; ch. Baptist.
STOUT, WILLIAM - b. 1816, Mo; p. George and Phoebe; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Letitia Seers; c. Sarah, Anna, John, Daniel, Susan o. farmer, saw mill and woolen factory; ch. Brethren.
SULIVAN, W. J. - b. 1847, Clay Co., Ill,: c. to D. c. 1859; w. Hattie Linsey; c. Charles; o. postmaster.
SUTHERLIN, THOMAS - b. 1856, Burrel twp, Iowa; p. Alfred and Henrietta; w. Martha Farris; c. Nellie, Luther; o. farmer; ch. Methodist; 1. Mason.
SWAN, FREDERICK - b. 1809, England; p. Benjamin and Sarah; c. to D. c. 1858; w. Sarah Butler; c. Sarah Ann, Frederick, Benjamin, William, George, Mary, Thomas, Ruth, James; o. farmer; ch. Dunkard.
SPARLING, HENRY - b. 1838, Lawrence co., Ohio; p. Henry and Annie; c. to D. c. 1852; o. farmer; w. Joanna Trullinger; c. Millie, Eva, Joseph, Clara, Almira, Elbert; ch. Baptist.
STEARN, A. B. - b. 1834, Ohio; p. George and Sophia; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Nancy Sloat; c. George, Marion, Agnes, Amos, Lewis; o. merchant and banker.
STANLEY, CORYDON - b. 1812, New York; c. to D. c. 1865; w. Annie Van Winkle; c. 4 girls, 6 boys; d. 1905.
SYLVESTER - b. 1835, Ohio; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Amelia Davis; c. 1 son, 2 daughters; farmer; d. 19O5.
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TEALE, THOMAS - b. 1842; p. Frederick and Letitia; c. to D. c. 1860; w. Lucinda Graham; c. Fred, Ora, Bert, Charles; o. banker and state legislator; 1. G. A. R.
THOMAS, JOHN - b 1837, Penn.; p. Samuel and Hannah; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Eliza Gardener; c. Ada, Clarence, Arlie; o. farmer; ch. Free Methodist.
THOMPSON, P. N. - b. 1830, Macoupin co., Ill.; p. Andrew and Sarah; c. to D. c. 1859; w. N. L. McDaniels; c. Henry, Francis, William, John; o. farmer.
TONEY, WILLIAM A. - b. 1850, Morgan co., Indiana; p. William and Mary Ann; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Mary Seymour and Martha Arvin; c. Matilda, William, James, Leonard; d. 1938.
TRULLINGER, JOSEPH - b. 1853, Ohio; p. Gabriel and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Jennie Ridgway; c. Freeman; o. farmer; 1. Mason.
TURNER, ROBERT - b. 1835, Va.; p. Robert and Nancy; c. to D. c. 1866; w. Dora Graham; c. Inez, Gilbert, Lydia, Robert; o. farmer, real estate, Civ. War vet.; 1. G. A. R.
TUTTLE, OLIVER - d. 1814, New Hampshire; p . John and Esther; c. to D. c. 1865; w. Fannie Gray; c. Orpha, Carrie, Elizabeth; o. farmer: d. 1877.
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VANDERPOOL, JOHN - b. 1847, Decatur co, Iowa; w. Rebecca Adams; c. Ollie, Lelah, Oscer, Ernestt, Judson, Lloyd, Clate; ch. Baptist; d. 1918.
VARGA, FRANCIS - b. 1817, Debreczen, Hungary; p. Stephen and Clara; w. Mary Zander; c. to D. c. 1851; c. Clara, Stephen, Emma, Rosa, Esther, Mary Nellie; o. political leader, law, farmer; ch. Presbyterian; d. 1901
VARGA, STEPHEN - b. 1859, Decatur co., Iowa; Frances and Mary; w. Sarah Evans and Lena Ellson Pickett; c. Francis; o. lawyer; 1. Mason.
VOGT, JOHN - b. 1826, Germany; p. Wilhelm and Marie; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Mary Ann Berry; c. Louisa, Lydia, Henrietta, Harry, Charlotte; o. farmer, grain dealer, mercantile; ch. Spiritualist; 1. Mason; d. 1910.
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WADSWORTH, GEORGE - c. to D. c. 1855; p. John and Margaret; c. Thomas, George, Catherine, Wm., Margaret, Mary, Francis, Barbara; o. farmer.
WALLER, THOMAS (Rev.) - b. 1819, England; p. Thomas; c. D. to c. 1858; w. Catherine Smith; c. Mary, William, Thomas, Alfred, Sarah, Alexander; o. minister; ch. Methodist.
WALKER, B. T. - b. 1819; p. William and Katherine; c. to D. c. 1857: w. Francis Maxey; c. Malinda, Cyrus, W. H., W. C., Albert, Frances: o. farmer; ch. Methodist.
WALKER, G. P. - b. 1809, New York; p. Truman and Ada; c. to D. c. 1849; w. Elizabeth Pierce; c. John, Mary, William; o. lawyer.
WALTON, HENRY L. - b. 1816, Penn.; p. George and Martha; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Elizabeth Clark; c. Joseph, Lizzie, Archibald; o. farmer
WALTON, JOSEPH - b. 1841, Ind; p. Lenhart and Elizabeth; c. to D. c. in early 50's; w. Mary Chastain; c. Joseph Willis; o. farmer; d. 1868.
WARNOCK, WILLIAM S. - b. 1824, Penn.; p. James and Mary; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Sarah Davis; c. Alice, Viola, Lillie, Blanche, Belle; o. lawyer, teacher, merchant, Civ. War vet; 1. Mason; d. 1907.
WARTENBE, JOHN - b. 1829, Ohio; p. Joseph and Nancy; c. to D. c. in the 50's; w. Sarah Sawyer; c. Julia, Arthur, Edgar, Jay, Mary, Annetta; o. farmer; d. 1866.
WASSON, MILES A. - b. 1826, Carolina: p. William and Sarah; c. to D. c. 1840; w. Rachel Stakes; c. Sandy, Howard, Lucie, John, Florence, Sarah, Rachel, Viola, Harden, Yancy; 1. Mason; d. 1888.
WATERS, SPENCER - b. 1828, Penn.; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Elizabeth Kahler; c. John, William, Charles, Frank; o. cabinet maker; ch. Presbyteran; 1. Mason; d. 1864.
WEST, WILLIAM - b. 1818, W. Va.; p. Daniel and Mary; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Elizabeth Robinson; c. Martin, Isaac, Lincoln, Daniel, Jefferson, Hamilton, Charles, Ann, Allen, John, Elmira; o. farmer.
WARRINGTON, N. B. - b. 1842; p. Zena and Martha; c. to D. c. 1853: w. Matilda Casler and Susan Patrick; c. Luella, Fanny, Mary, Marshall, George, Martha; o. farmer.
WESTERVELT, THERON - b. 1823, New York; c. to D. c. 1853; w. Angeline W.; c. Wilemina, Peter; o. farmer, miller, first postmaster at Westerville.
WILEY, ISAAC - b. 1816, Ireland; c. to D. c. 1868; w. Sarah Spicer; c. Martha, Preston, Wilson, Ora; ch. Presbyterian; o. farmer.
WILLIAMS, SAMUEL - b. Ill.: c. to D. c. 1855: p. Thomas and Rachel; w. Adaline Morris; c. Oliver, Susan; o. farmer.
WION, HENRY - b. 1844, Ohio; John and Nancy; w. Mary Lloyd; c. George, Jesse, Rose, Clara, Luella, John; o. farmer, Civ. War vet.; ch. Methodist; 1. I. O. O. F.
WOLVERTON, PERRY - b. 1836, Ohio; p. Lewis and Margaret: c. to D. c. 1857; w. Caroline Miller; c. Libbie, Jennie; o. farmer.
WOODARD, E. P. - b. 1828, Ohio; p. Ichalod and Sarah; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Martha McKee; c. Isaac, Amos, Clara, Abraham, George, Mary, Alanson, Nellie, John; o. farmer.
WOODBURY, GEORGE - b. 1832; p. James and Susan; c. to D. c. 1854; w. Kate Jacobus; c. George; o. druggist; ch. Presyterian.
WOODMANSEE, JAMES W. - b. 1816, Ohio; p. James and Agnes; c. to D. c. 1850; w. Rachel Hammer; c. Ann, Mary, Reuben, George; o. farmer
WORDEN, CORNELIUS - b. 1855, New York; p. Jared and Maria; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Frances Rogers; c. Bessie; ch. Christian 1. I. O. O. F.; o. farmer.
WORDEN, E. T. - b. 1846; p. Jared and Maria; c. to D. c. 1856 or '57; w. Katie Starr; c. Myrtle, Lewis, Joseph, Fred; o. farmer; ch. Christian.
WORDEN, J. W. - b. 1834, Dutchess co., New York; p. Jared and Maria; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Cynthia Davis, Priscilla Delk; c. Frank, Harry, Emma, Ida, Meda, and Ira; o. farmer.
WORDEN, SILAS - b. New York; p. Jared and Maria; c. to D. c. 1857; w. Laura Roache; c. Luther, Walter, Perry, Frances, Elmira, Abbey; o. farmer.
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YOUNG, GEORGE - c. to D. c. 1855; w. Hattie Patterson; c. Helen, Lulu, Willard, Edith; o. merchant; ch. Presbyterian ; 1. Mason.
YARRINGTON, ALVAH - b. 1824, Penn.; p. Alvah and Almira; c. to D. c. 1856; w. Pruda Post; c. Joshua, Josiah, Anna, Pruda, Viola, Adelia, Rosa, Alvah, Ida, Herbert, Cora, Saloma; ch. Reorganized Latter Day Saints; o. hardware.
YOUNG, IRA - b. 1869, Decatur co., Iowa; p. Henry and Elizabeth: w. Cora Miles; c. Gerata, Vera, Bernard, Clark, Luella; o. farmer; 1. Modern Woodmen; ch. Baptist.
YOUNG, JOHN - b. 1829, Kentucky; w. Catherine Warrick; c. Martha, Robert, John, William, George, Henry; ch. Baptist; c. to D. c. 1851; d. 1909.
YOUNG, MAJOR JOHN - b. 1833, Pickaway co., Ohio; p. John and Nancy; c. to D. c. 1859; w. Libbie Woodbury: c. Lew, Susie, Mollie, Carrie, Maggie, Helen, John; o. lawyer (one of oldest in D. c.).
YOUNG, TIMON - b. 1824, Germany; p. Mathew and Anna; c. to D. c. 1855; w. Eva Kolb; c. Phillip, Charles, Richard, Henry, George, Guy, Anna, Kate; o. farmer.
YOUNG, WILLIAM - b. 1853, Canada; p. William and Amelia; c. to D. c. 1867; w. Jane Goodwin; c. Grace, Dora, Bertha, William, Jessie; ch. Presbyterian; o. farmer (helped put telegraph line in Garden Grove).
YOUNG, WILLIAM - b. 1854, Decatur co., Iowa; p. John and Judy; o. farmer and co. treas.; w. Nervesta Edwards; ch. Baptist; c. Leualla, Nora, Carrie, Frederick, Martha; 1. Mason, I. O. O. F.