HISTORY OF DES MOINES COUNTY IOWA 1879
Chicago: Western History Co.
DES MOINES COUNTY IOWA
HURON TOWNSHIP
Surname, Given Name, Occupation, Section, Post Office
Aaronson, C. J., far., Sec. 27; P. O. Kossuth
Abraham, C., far., Sec. 9; P. O. Northfield
Anderson, J. A., far., Sec. 35; P. O. Kossuth
Bartley, C. P., far., Sec. 23; P. O. Huron
Barnes, Uriah, farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Kingston; was born in Fleming Co., Ky., June 15, 1814; came to Des Moines County in 1843; first settled in Benton Twp., where he lived one year, then moved to Huron Twp., where he now lives. He married Miss Paulina Barnhill April 27, 1836; she was born in Oldham Co., Ky., Jan. 3, 1818; they have five chiuldren: Elizabeth, Austin, Melvina, Mary and Parthenia, and three dead: Robert, Sarah and Josiah. Mr. B. owns 40 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. He served eighteen months in the 2nd I.V. C. His son Robert was in the 2nd I.V.C. and died at St. Louis. Austin was in the 100 day service. Mr. Barnes is a Republican.
Barr, Sam, far., Sec. 11; P. O. Huron
Bergen, C. C., far., Sec. 21; P. O. Kossuth
Blake, Francis, far., Sec. 10; P. O. Northfield
Blake, L. B., far., Sec. 10; P. O. Northfield
Blake, Luther, far., Sec. 9; P. O. Northfield
Blake, W. S., far., Sec. 9; P. O. Northfield
Carlson, Aug., far., Sec. 26; P. O. Kossuth
Carlson, J. H., far., Sec. 33; P. O. Kossuth
Carter, Henry, far., Sec. 7; P. O. Huron
Charlson, S., far., S. 34; P. O. Kingston
Christ, J., far., Sec. 36; P. O. Kingston
Crutchfield, S., far., Sec. 35; P. O. Kingston
Crites, B. F., far., Sec. 35; P. O. Kingston
Dahlstadt, A. P., far., Sec. 34; P. O. Kingston
Darnold, J. A., far., Sec. 14; P. O. Huron; was born in Madison County, Virginia. Sept. 7, 1833; when 15 years of age, was bound as an apprentice to a wagon-maker; at 20 years of age he completed his trade; came to Burlington in 1855, and engaged with J. Bennett, where he worked at his trade; he returned to Virginia, and came again to Des Moines County, bringing his parents with him. He married Miss Abby Graham, March 1, 1858; she was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, Jan. 13, 1838; they have seven children: Hattie L., Mattie E., Ida R., Chas. J., Jake, Edgar E. and Stella E. Mr. D. has held the offices of Township Clerk and Justice of the Peace; he owns 300 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Is a Republican.
Davis, Alex, far., Sec. 14; P. O. Huron
Davis, S., far., Sec. 9; P. O. Northfield; born in Ireland, March 10, 1804; came to America in 1832; first to Philadelphia; then went to Ohio, and while there married Miss Eliza J. McMullen in 1837; born in Highland Co., Ohio, Dec. 15, 1819; have seven children: Andrew, Mary, Thomas, James, Layton, Oscar and Minnie, and three dead: Nancy, William and Lorena. Owner of sixteen acres, valued at $40 per acre. Members of Presbyterian Church; Mr. D. is a Democrat.
Davis, Thomas, far., Sec. 4; P. O. Northfield
Davis, T. F., far., Sec. 28; P. O. Kossuth
Donaldson, C. P., far., Sec. 36; P. O. Kingston
Doran, Chas., far., Sec. 14; P. O. Huron
Driskell, J. O., far., Sec. 25; P. O. Kingston
Ekdal, A., far., Sec. 33; P. O. Kingston
Elston, Joseph, far., Sec. 34; P. O. Kossuth
Fishthorn, Sol., far., Sec. 27; P. O. Kossuth
Farsander, N., Pastor of the Lutheran Swedish Church, designated the Kingston Church; born in Sweden Sept. 11, 1846; graduated at the University of Lund, Sweden, in 1870, and came to Paxton, Ill., the same year, where he was assistant teacher in the seminary two years; went to Sagetown, Ill., and served as Pastor two years; thence came to Huron Twp., where he is located as Pastor of Kingston Church; the congregation was organized in 1868, and in 1872, built a church and parsonage, which are free from debt; they have 195 members. Mr. Farsander married Miss Charlotte Farsander in 1875; born in Sweden, Aug. 4, 1852. Mr. F. is a Republican
Foster, K., far., Sec. 31; P. O. Kingston
Fullenwider, H., far., Sec. 11; P. O. Huron
Gibson, G. R., far., Sec. 14; P. O. Huron
Gibson, Jas., far., Sec. 27; P. O. Kossuth
Gustafson, A. F., far., Sec. 28; P. O. Kossuth
Hamilton, A. T., far., Sec. 9; P. O. Huron
Hedges, Joshua, far., Sec. 14; P. O. Huron; born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, Oct. 5, 1831; came to Des Moines Co.; in 1838; his parents were among the first settlers of Huron Twp; Mr. H. is living at the old homestead. Married Miss America Swank, April 27, 1876; born in Floyd Co., Ind., Feb. 9, 1844; have one child: Bertha M., born May 3, 1878. Owns 420 acres, valued at $40 an acre. He is a Democrat.
Heizer, Henry, far., Sec. 9; P. O. Northfield
Holcroft, E., far., Sec. 22; P. O. Kossuth
Hudson, D. W., far., Sec. 35; P. O. Kingston
Innis, Wm., farmer and stock-raiser; Sec. 7; P. O. Huron; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., June 23, 1818; went to Ripley Co., Ind., in 1820; thence to Cincinnati, where he followed the cooper’s trade one year, then went to Jefferson Co., Ind. , and married Miss Elizabeth Wilkie Nov. 5, 1840; born in Edinburgh, Scotland, June 20, 1820; and came to Switzerland Co., Ind. In 1822; her parents were early settlers of the county; in 1843, Mr. Innis moved to Louisville, Ky., and superintended the city prison for three years; came to Des Moines Co. in 1848, and settled in Huron Twp, where he now lives; has two daughters - Emeline, now Mrs. Thornton, and Isabelle Dobson. Mrs. L. is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. I. Has served as Justice of the Peace eight years; owns 320 acres of land valued at $20 per acre. He is a Republican.
Jackson, Isaac, far., Sec. 15; P. O. Northfield
Johnson, A. E., far., Sec. 28; P. O. Kingston
Johnson, Gust., far., Sec. 28; P. O. Kossuth
Johnson, J. A., far., Sec. 17; P. O. Kingston
Johnson, J. P., far., Sec. 10; P. O. Northfield
Johnson, John, far., Sec. 14; P. O. Huron
Johnson, Lewis, far., Sec. 21; P. O. Kossuth
Kerr, Robt., far., Sec. 15; P. O. Kossuth
Larsdatter, Ulrick, far., Sec. 34; P. O. Kingston
Larson, J., far., Sec. 23; P. O. Kingston
Lett, Chas., far., Sec. 27; P. O. Kossuth
Lindquist, Gust., far., Sec. 27; P. O. Kossuth; born in Sweden March 15, 1836; came to Burlington in 1868; first settled five miles west, and lived there till he came to Huron Twp., where he now lives. Married Miss Johanna Johnson in 1860; born in Sweden, June 25, 1831; have three children: John A., Frank G. and Lennia O. Mr. L. owns 120 acres of land, valued t $30 per acre. Members of the Lutheran Church; Mr. Lindquist is a Republican.
Loper, L., far., Sec. 35; P. O. Kingston
Loper, W. H., far., Sec. 26; P. O. Kossuth
Luckinbill, B., nurseryman and farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Huron; born in Berks Co., Penn., Dec 5, 1814; went to Ohio, where he worked at the trade of stone-mason and bricklayer; came to Des Moines Co. in 1840, and settled in Huron Twp. Married Miss Mary Myers in 1836; born in Berks Co., Penn., Jan. 30, 1816; have seven children: Catherine, Mary J., Bailey, Elvina, Thomas F., Eber B. and David H. Mr. L. held the office of Township Clerk and Assessor. Owns 360 acres, valued at $30 per acre. Mrs. L. is member of the Presbyterian Church; Mr. L. is a Democrat.
Luckinbill, D. H., far., Sec. 14; P. O. Huron
Luckinbill, T. F., far., Sec. 22; P. O. Huron
Lugn, G., far., Sec. 16; P. O. Kossuth
Mellbrandt, P., far., Sec. 10; P. O. Northfield
Mertz, C., far., Sec. 36; P. O. Kingston
Mills, T. J. B., far., Sec. 12; P. O. Huron
Moore, Robt., far., Sec. 9; P. O. Northfield
Moyers, J. N., far., Sec. 25; P. O. Kingston
Munson, C. N., far., Sec. 10; P. O. Northfield
Munson, P. A., far., Sec. 16; P. O. Kossuth
Murphy, J., far., Sec. 21; P. O. Kossuth
Noylan, J., farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Kossuth
Nilson, A., farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Kingston; born in Sweden, Aug. 21, 1825; came to Des Moines Co. in 1868 and located in Huron Twp. Married Miss Greta Johnson in 1850; she was born in Sweden Dec 5, 1828; have six children: John, born April 4, 1852; Anna C., Jan 6, 1855; Emma C., March 28, 1859; John A., Dec. 21, 1865; Matilda, Oct. 3, 1868; Sarah H. Aug. 12, 1872. Mr. Nilson owns forty acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. N. are members of the Lutheran Church; Republican.
Pearson, A. P., far., Sec. 21; P. O. Kossuth
Peck, M. L., far., Sec. 34; P. O. Kossuth
Peterson, Charles, far., Sec. 22; P. O. Huron
Peterson, J. A., far., Sec. 16; P. O. Kossuth
Peterson, J. D., far., Sec. 9; P. O. Northfield
Peterson, Lewis, far., Sec. 15; P. O. Kossuth
Prearson, (sic) C., far., Sec. 35; P. O. Kingston
Prindle, A. H., farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Huron; was born in Vermont Jan. 20, 1847; came to Des Moines Co. in 1863, and settled in Huron Twp., where he now lives; he owns 320 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. He is a member of the I.O.O.F. Republican
Rankin, A., far., Sec. 33; P. O. Kossuth
Rankin, James C., far., Sec. 22; P. O. Kossuth; was born in Centre Co. Penn., Jan.; 8, 1817; came to Des Moines Co. in 1846, and settled in Huron Twp. He married Miss Catherine Waddle June 1, 1848; she was born in Fayette Co., Ohio, Jan. 17; 1813; they have one child: Jeremiah H. Mr. R. owns 220 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. He has served as Supervisor three years, and as Township Clerk. Members of the Presbyterian Church. He is a Greenbacker.
Rankin, J. H., fr., Sec. 21; P. O. Kossuth
Rhodes, L., far., Sec. 33; P. O. Kossuth
Russell, D., far., Sec. 3; P. O. Northfield; was born in Adams Co., Tenn., Aug. 6, 1808; came to Des Moines County in 1835. He married Miss Mary A. Smith in 1833; she was born in Ohio Feb. 16, 1813; they have seven children: Elizabeth, William S., Francis, Ellen, Robert C., Cassie and Harriet A., and two dead: Mary J. and Louisa. Mr. R. owns 195 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre, on which he made all the improvements. He was a Democrat till the war, but since the war, has voted the Republican ticket.
Russell, Robert C., was born in Des Moines Co. Iowa, July 31, 1851. He married Miss Mary Rodgers March 21, 1875; she was born in Des Moines County July 10, 1858; they have one child. Mr. R. is a Republican.
Ryker, J. F., far., Sec. 34; P. O. Kossuth
Sheridan, J., far., Sec. 1; P. O. Northfield
Sheridan, John and Thomas, Sec. 2; P. O. Northfield; John was born in Des Moines County, Iowa, Aug. 20, 1849. Thomas was born in Des Moines County, Iowa Oct. 30, 1854. Their father came to Des Moines County in 1841; he was born in Indiana in 1811, and died in Des Moines County, Jan. 5, 1871. He married Miss Eliza Latta Aug. 20, 1843; she was born in Ohio March 8, 1817; they left four children: John, Thomas, David and Paul. The estate owns 1,180 acres of land. John is a member of A. F. & A. M., No. 226, and is a Republican.
Shultz, Adrian, far., Sec. 24; P. O. Kingston
Shutt, A., far., Sec. 10; P. O. Northfield
Sockerson, Gust., far., Sec. 9; P. O. Huron
Staige, Jas. E., far., Sec. 23; P. O. Huron
Stewart, Wm., far., Sec. 16; P. O. Northfield
Stromburg, A. M., far., Sec. 34; P. O. Kossuth
Swarson, Lewis, far., Sec. 26; P. O. Kingston
Swank, C., far., Sec. 25; P. O. Kingston
Swank, J. B., far., Sec. 11; P. O. Huron
Swank, L. J., far., Sec. 30; P. O. Kingston
Swank, W. T., far., Sec. 13; P. O. Huron
Swanson, J. A., far., Sec. 34; P. O. Kingston
Synnerholm, S., far., Sec. 21; P. O. Kossuth
Thornton, A. L. C., far., Sec. 26; P. O. Kingston
Vannice, W. S., far., Sec. 35; P. O. Kossuth
Vorhees, William, far., Sec. 35; P. O. Kingston
Waddle, Samuel, far., Sec. 28; P. O. Kossuth
Waddle, John, far., Sec. 28; P. O. Kossuth; born in Fayette Co., Ohio, Feb. 14, 1817; came to Des Moines Co., 1838; first settled in Yellow Springs Twp.; then moved to Huron Twp., and settled where he now lives. Married Miss Mary A. Howery, 1844; born in Butler Co., Ohio, May 17, 1827; has nine children: Catherine J., Robert C., Samuel M., John W., Mary B., David, Sarah E., Ellen and Susan A. Mr. and Mrs. W. are members of the Presbyterian Church. He owns 100 acres, valued at $45 per acre. A Republican.
Walker, F. A., far., Sec. 3; P. O. Northfield
Wallace, J. P., far., Sec. 4; P. O. Northfield
Wilke, Thomas, far., Sec. 8; P. O. Huron
Wilson, R. W., far., Sec. 11; P. O. Huron
Williams, W. B., far., Sec. 18; P. O. Huron; born in Des Moines Co., Iowa, Sept. 9, 1851. Married Miss Amelia Chandler Feb. 20, 1873; born Jan. 7, 1856; have four children: J. W., Carrie E., Herrick and Fannie E. Mr. Williams owns 240 acres of land, valued at $10 per acre. Republican
Williams, J. Wilson, far., Sec. 13; P. O. Huron; born in Vermont in 1816; came to Des Moines Co., in 1838. Married Miss Julia A. Robison in 1847; she was born in Ohio in 1822; her parents were early settlers of Hancock Co., Ill., in 1828. They have four children: Herrick, Wilson B., Eliza and Minnie. Mrs. W. is a member of Episcopal Church of Burlington. Mr. W. owns 1,8090 acres of land; was Representative of Des Moines Co. in 1853, 1857, 1866, 1874 and 1876; was appointed U. S. Deputy Surveyor in 1854.