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Haeberle, H. C., Deputy treasurer of Delaware Co., Delhi; born in Goeppingen, Wurtemburg, Feb. 8, 1847. His parents emigrated to the United States when he was young; settled in Dubuque County in 1860; was Teller in bank of Gelpecke & Co.; latter part of same year commenced learning harness making of L. D. Randall & Co., and continued till Sept, 1872, and lived there until 1863; was in various parts of Northeastern Iowa till he came to Delaware County in 1868; served as Deputy Clerk of this county during 1873 and 1874; Clerk in abstract office for Henry Harger in 1875; since that time has been Deputy Treasurer of this county.  Mr. H. is a gentleman whose steady habits and close attention to his business beget for him the confidence and respect of the citizens of the county. He married Oct. 20, 1875, Miss Clara P. Heath; she was born in Union Township, this county, Aug, 3, 1853. One child living: Fannie E.; lost one, Charles E.  Mr. H. is a member of A. F. & A. M.; also United Workmen, I. O. O. F, and Encampment.

Ham, Geo., farmer, Sec. 2 ; P.  O. Earlville.

Ham, John, far., Sec. 2 ;   P. O. Earlville

Hamilton, A. P. far. Sec. 8; P. O.  Delhi

HARGER, Henry, Abstract of Titles, Delhi; born in Oxford, Conn., April 14,1832; came to Chicago in 1853; was in City Surveyor's office for three months; returned home and graduated at the Connecticut State Normal School in 1856; followed teaching there until 1858 when he removed to Delaware Co., Iowa, arriving here in May; continued teaching until the war broke out, assisted in recruiting a company, and was mustered into the 21st I. V. I., as Second Lieutenant in 1862; was in the severe engagements of Grand Gulf, Black River, and siege of Vicksburg; was promoted to First Lieutenant at Vicksburg; received an honorable discharge in January, 1864. He married Miss Sarah E. Smith May 4, 1864; she was born in St Joseph Co., Mich., Sept. 13, 1843; have two children: Frank E. and Burton B.  Mr. H. served as County Surveyor from 1865 to 1867, and as Recorder from 1867 to 1875. Owns 265 acres of land

Harper, Peter,  farmer; Sec. 15;  P. O.  Delhi.

Harris, A. P., carpenter; Delhi.

Hawes, G. W. J., retired; P. O.  Delhi.

HEATH, E. V., Station Agent; Delhi.

 ue Co. several years; In 1840.he moved to Delaware Co., farming for two years, when he moved to Delhi, where he resided until 1857, when he went to Osage, Mitchell Co., and served two years and one half as Receiver of Land Office. The office being abolished, he returned to Delhi, where he has since  resided. Was the First Clerk of District Court and also of Commissioner's Court, Recorder of Deeds one term. Took the U. S. census for this county in 1860  Has been Justice of the Peace seven or eight years, and also Postmaster of Delhi.  He married Mary E. A. Ringgold in Queenstown, Md., Dec. 22, 1831. She died ———————— . They had four children, three living-Charles F., born Nov. 11, 1833; Alexander G., Sept. 4, 1836, and Thomas Wilson Benton, Feb. 4, 1842, and one dead--Anna Mary Wilson.  Married his present wife, Philinda S. Barnes in Delhi, July 6, 1856; she was born in Franklin Co., Ver., Aug. 13, 1831; they had seven children, two living— Theron W., born May 12, 1862, and Bertha Mina Aug. 7, 1865; five died in infancy.

HEATH,  W. A. Attorney at Law, Delhi; born in Geneseo, New York, Feb, 21, 1834; he came to Delaware Co., Iowa, in 1857; commenced the study of law, and was found to be an industrious student, an apt pupil, and possessing a will endowed with native energy, an unswerving purpose of mind, which are sufficient guarantees of success; he was admitted and taken into fellowship with the honored and privileged members of the bar in 1860; he has been in the practice of his profession in Delhi, the county seat of Delaware Co., since that time; married Miss Mary Barnard April 26, 1860; she was born in England; have two children—Jessie and Ralph M.

Heise, Fred.

Held, J. P., tin and hardware. Delhi.

 HOBBS, Charles W., Delhi; was born in Queen Ann's Md., Dec. 3, 1805. His father, Charles, was born in that State, and died In 1817; the subject of this sketch resided in that State until the age of 30; part of the time farming and part clerking for James Gibson of Queenstown. In October, 1836, he went to St. Louis, and remained there until Oct. 1837, engaged at a clerk for David B. Hill, lumber merchant. The same month he left St. Louis and went to Dubuque, Iowa, remaining in Dubuque Co. several years; In 1840.he moved to Delaware Co., farming for two years, when he moved to Delhi, where he resided until 1857, when he went to Osage, Mitchell Co., and served two years and one half as Receiver of Land Office. The office being abolished, he returned to Delhi, where he has since resided. Was the First Clerk of District Court and also of Commissioner's Court, Recorder of Deeds one term. Took the U. S. census for this county in 1860  Has been Justice of the Peace seven or eight years, and also Postmaster of Delhi.  He married Mary E. A. Ringgold in Queenstown, Md., Dec. 22, 1831. She  — . They had four children, three living-Charles F., born Nov. 11, 1833; Alexander G., Sept. 4, 1836, and Thomas Wilson Benton, Feb. 4, 1842, and one dead--Anna Mary Wilson.  Married his present wife, Philinda S. Barnes in Delhi, July 6, 1856; she was born in Franklin Co., Ver., Aug. 13, 1831; they had seven children, two living: Theron W., born May 12, 1862, and Bertha Mina Aug. 7, 1865; five died in infancy.

HOLBROOK, Capt. Joseph M., County Treasurer, Delhi; born in Sackett's Harbor, N. Y. ; came to Manchester, Delaware Co.. in 1859 ; was in the grain business till the war broke out when he assisted in the organization of a company for the 27th Iowa V. I.; was mustered into service as First Lieutenant Company F, Aug. 14. 1862; followed the varied fortunes of the regiment under Gen. Banks till he was wounded at Pleasant Hill on Red River; was sent to New Orleans where the amputation of his arm became necessary; was commissioned Captain Aug. 21, 1863 ; served on Court Martial duty at Memphis. Tenn. till he was honorably discharged July 13, 1865; the Captain has served as Treasurer of Delaware Co. for twelve years, a position which he still holds with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the people

Holdridge, Riley. far: S. 23 : P. O. Delhi.

House, L. S. far. Sec. 16; P. O. Delhi.

HOUSE & DOOLEY, Attorney and Counselors at Law, Delhi; A. E. House was born in Oswego Co., N. Y., Dec. 13, 1828; was educated in his native county where he also studied law in the offices of Judge Allen and D. H. Marsh; was admitted to the bar in 1851; married Miss Louisa M. Spang in 1858; she was born in Pennsylvania; have one child, Arthur, aged 11; the judge served as Major of the 6th Iowa V. Cavalry during the war; Mr. T. J. Dooley was born in LaSalle, Ill, Sept. 1,1853; studied his profession in his native county, and was admitted to the bar in 1872; came to Delaware Co. in 1876.

Howe, C. W. butcher; Delhi.

Hughes, A. R  laborer; Delhi.

Hughes, Frazier, laborer; Delhi.

Hutchins, Marvin, prop, Harding Hotel Delhi.

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JACKSON, James, farmer. Sec. 15;  P. O. Delhi.

JACKSON, Henry C., County Recorder, Delhi; born in Hopkinton, this county, Feb. 23,1844; his parents came to this county in an early day and were among the first settlers; he was educated at the Lenox Collegium Institute, formerly known as the Bowen Collegiate Institute, of Hopkinton; married Miss Ella E. Wells, Sept. 27, 1876; she was born in Fulton, N. Y. Jan. 3, 1853; came to this county in 1868; Mr. J. was elected Recorder in the Fall of 1874, a position which he still holds with credit and ability.

Joslin, Benj., farmer, S. 31; P. O.  Delhi.

Joslin, J. R., farmer, S. 31; P. O.  Delhi.

Joslin, W. J., farmer, S. 31; P. O.  Delhi.

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Keith, P. W. clerk Harding House; Delhi.

Keith, Thomas, farmer; P. O. Delhi.

Kelley, James, farmer; P. O. Delhi.

Kelley, Michael, P. O.  Delhi.

Kelley, T. C., farm.; S. 13; P.O. Delhi.

Kelley, Thomas farm.; S. 13; P.O. Delhi.

KENNA, Patrick, Proprietor Billiard Hall and Saloon, Delhi; born in Canada Feb. 14, 1853; came to the United States when quite young; has a faint recollection of seeing Niagara Falls; first settled in Jackson Co, Iowa in 1857;  moved to Jones Co.; came to Delaware Co. in 1862; married Miss Charlotte A. McLaughlin Jan. 6, 1865; she was born in Key Port, New Jersey; have two children—Letitia and William.

Kenny, Ross, farmer; P. O. Delhi.

Kofhmehl, Joseph, wagon maker; Delhi.

Kourt, Barnard,  farmer, S.  34;   P. O. Delhi.

Kurlson, R.

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Lacrone, I. A.,  blacksmith, Delhi.

Lampson R. H. tenant farmer;  Sec. 7; P.O. Delhi.

Lampson S. farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Delhi.

Laughlin John, far.; P. O. Delhi.

Lees Henry, far. S. 14; P.O. Delhi

Lenehan Pat., saloon; Delhi.

Libe Adam, far. S. 13; P. O. Earlville.

Long Jos. far. Sec. 6; P. O.  Delaware.

Lorig Matt blacksmith; Delhi.

Lovell F. A., tinner; Delhi.

Lutes William, carp., Sec. 20; Delhi.

Lux Geo., far. Sec. 36; P. O. Earlville.

Lux  M.  far. Sec. 36; P. O.  Earlville.

Lux  Peter, far. Sec. 35 ; P. O.  Delhi.

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McCann, John, farmer, Sec. 20; P. O.  Delhi.

McCormick, Nathaniel, far.; P. O.  Delhi.

McCoy H.C. mason; Delhi.

McElmel J. F. far, S. 25; P. O.  Delhi.

McElmel, John, Merchant, Delhi; born in Pittsburgh, Pa.. Nov. 7, 1843; came to Delaware Co. in 1855; crossed the plains in 1864, to the gold regions of California; came back in 1868; married Miss Mary E. Lux in 1870 ; she was born in Prussia; have four children living—Helen, Stephen, Eugene and John; lost one child, Margaret.   Mr. M. has been engaged in merchandising at his present location since last Fall; keeps a general stock and by fair dealing and honest goods hopes to increase his already established business.

McElmeel Jos. far., Sec. 25; P. O.  Delhi

McElmeel Owen, far., S. 36; P. O. Delhi

McGuire Barney section boss. Delhi

McGuire Bernard, clerk, Delhi.

McGuire John, laborer. P. O.  Delhi.

McKEE George  H.  Farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Earlville; born Jefferson Co., N. Y., at Sackett's Harbor, Jan.15, 1827.    In 1850 he went to the gold region of California; returned to New York in 1853, came to Dubuque Co. in 1854, and to Delaware County in 1866. He married Miss Lucretia A. Fitsimmons Jan. 4, 1854; she was born in Orleans Co., Vt., Jan. 23, 1835 ; have five children living—Monroe C, Emmet S., Martha A., Mary L, and Bertha L.  Owns 215 acres of land.

McKee  A. C. far., Sec. 9 ; P. O.  Delhi

McLaughlin Thos. far., S. 15; P. O. Delhi

McLaughlin Thos. H. farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Delhi

McMeel Barney, blacksmith, Delhi.

McMeel James, farmer; P. O. . Delhi.

McMeel Owen, stone mason; Delhi.

McMeel P. blacksmith; Delhi.

McMillan John, saloon; Delhi.

McReynolds Charles, lab.; P. O. Delhi.

McReynolds E. W. farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Delhi.

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Martin Erastus, teamster; Delhi.

Martin Thomas, laborer: P. O.  Delhi.

Mason Martin, carpenter; Delhi.

Mitchell James, far., S. 24; P. O.  Delhi .  

Moore Nelson, far., S. 4; P. O. Delaware

Moore Milton.

Morgan B. S., carpenter; Delhi.

Morgan F. E., mechanic; Delhi.

Morgan Wm., carpenter; Delhi.

Myers Rufus R., P. O.  Delhi.

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Naylan, Michael, farmer,  laborer; P. O.  Delhi.

Neal, W. F., painter; Delhi 

Nugent, J. F., Catholic priest; Delhi. 

Noble, J. M., retired; P. O. Delhi.

Norris, Harrison, labour; P. O. Delhi.

Norris, James, renter; P. O.  Delhi.

Norris, J. W. Delhi. 

NORRIS, Leonard, Farmer, S. 14; P. O. Delhi; born in Washington Co., Ky.. Jan. 26, 1817; moved to Illinois in 1831; married Miss Martha Ashburn Sept. 13, 1842; she was born in Overton Co., Tenn. Jan. 11, 1825; they came to Delaware Co. in 1843, when but few white people had ventured into what was thought a wild and cheerless Eldorado; have seven children Iiving:—John W., James T., Joseph B., Harrison, Royal L., Susan E. and Ida May;  lost three children.   Mr. N. entered the land upon which he now lives and owns.

Norris, Thos., far., Sec. 14; P. O.  Delhi.

Nutting, S. M., carpenter; P. O. Delhi

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Oehler Ambrose, far., Sec. 14, P. O Earlville.

Oehler Geo., far., Sec. 14; P. O Earlville.

Olmsted S. E. 6r, Sec. 19; P. O. Delhi.

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Palmer, John, agent; Delhi.

Parker Alfred, far., S. 3; P. O.  Earlville.

Parker Elias. far., Sec. 3; P. O. Earlville.

Patterson J. T. 

Pearson P. M. laborer; Delhi.

Penn Geo. W. farmer, S. 9; P. O. Delhi.

Penn John T. merchant; Delhi.

PENN, John W. Retired farmer, Sec. 9; P. O.  Delhi; born in Nelson Co., Pa., Nov. 24, 1810 ; emigrated to Dubuque Co. in 1833; lived there until 1839, when he came to Delaware Co., in the Spring, one of the pioneers of the county; went hunting with the Indians a great many times and camped out with them; took a claim of the land where through which runs a delightful stream, both of which bear the name of Penn after the subject of this sketch; married Widow Dance (maiden name Parmelia Sade) Feb. 10, 1846; she was born in Gallatin Co., Ky., January 27, 1817; her parents moved near Springfield, Ill., when she was a child; she had four children by former marriage—Amos J., Francis M, William M. and Mrs. Melissa Stoner; they have five children—Eliza, now Mrs. John Norris; John T., George W., Mary, now Mrs. Furman and Fannie L.; the first Com. Court was held in Mr. P.'s cabin; he has been Sheriff ten years, Justice of the Peace two years, and  held various positions of trust and honor.

Peters H. E. teacher; Delhi.

Peters H. K. farmer; P. O. Delhi.

PETERS Col. John H. Attorney at Law, Delhi, born in Litchfield Co., Conn., Feb. 2, 1829; was educated at the district school and academy of his native village and completed at Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., where he also received the rudiments of a military education, which proved of great service to him in after life ; studied law in the in the office of the Hon. Truman Smith, since U. S. Senator from that State; in 1852, removed to Freeport, III., and was soon after admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of that State, at the Capitol by examination; came to Delhi, the county seat of Delaware Co., and commenced the practice of his profession, showing marked ability and energy and at an early age took a prominent position among the leading members of the bar of Northern Iowa; the Colonel was a brave and dashing officer during the war, beloved by his men and respected by all; he is now engaged in the practice of his profession at Delhi, where he is surrounded by a host of admiring friends and acquaintances

Petlon Jacob,  farmer, Sec. 6  P. O. Delaware. 

Phillips Bloomer, tenant farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Delhi.

Phillips J. M. farmer, S. 23; P. O. Delhi.

Phillips Zina, renter, S. 22; P. O. Delhi.

Poor J. tenant far., S. 19 ; P. O. Delhi.

Porter J. evergreen nursery; P. O. Delhi.

Powell C. W., farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Earlville.

Powell Martin, farmer, Sec. 12;   P. O. Earlville.

Powers John, farmer, P. O.  Delhi.

Preston, Alvah, laborer ; P. O. Delhi.

Preston Alvah, Sr., retired; P. O.  Delhi.

Price William, laborer ; P. O.  Delhi.

Pulver B., farmer,  Sec. 22; P. O.  Delhi.

Pulver Daniel, farm., S. 15; P. O. Delhi.

Pulver Henry, retired, S. 16; P.O. Delhi.

Pulver J. M., farm., S. 15; P. O. Delhi.

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Robinson Charles, farmer, S. 12; P. O. Earlville. 

Robinson William, farmer,  See. 10;  P. O. Earlville.

Rockwell William, farmer,  P. O. Delhi.

Rue G. H. laborer; P. O. Delhi.