Sheri Lantzy sent this 1876 photo of her 3rd-great grandparents, William Campbell Berry and his wife Mary Ping Berry, of Franklin township.

SURNAME	GIVEN NAME	OCC	SEC	P.O.	NOTES
Andrews	Joseph	farmer	16	Augusta
Bangerman	William	farmer	4	Augusta
Baumgardner	Jacob	stone-mason		Augusta
Berier	Enoch	farmer	14	Augusta
Berier	Geo.	farmer	12	Augusta
Berterman	Philip	farmer	2	Middletown
Blakeway	E.	farmer	12	Parrish
Blakeway	J. C.	farmer	1	Parrish
Blakeway	Valentine	farmer	5	Parrish
Blume	Wm.	farmer	14	Augusta
Bolton	J. H.	farmer	6	Parrish
Brune	E.	farmer	24	Augusta
Burgisser	L.	farmer	10	Augusta
Bussy	W. F.	farmer	8	Parrish
Bussy	Wm	farmer	8	Parrish
Buxton	Byron	saloon-keeper		Augusta
Chipman	H. J.	wine mfr.	23	Augusta	Born in Union Co., Ind., Feb. 8, 1818; came to Des Moines Co. March, 1843, and settled where he now lives ; owns 330 acres, valued at $45 per acre ; has made all the improvements. Married Miss Maria Brown Jan. 5, 1843; born in Union Co., Ind., Jan. 5, 1825 ; have five children Henry B., Mary, John M., Salina and William A. Mrs. C. is a member of the M. E. Church ; Mr. C. is a member of a grange and is a Democrat.
Christianson	N. C.	farmer	24	Augusta
Clark	E.	laborer		Augusta
Crabtree	J. A.	farmer	24	Augusta	Came with his parents to Scott Co., Ill., in 1833; thence to Des Moines Co. in 1858. Married Miss P]lizabeth Robertson Aug. 18, 1858; born in Schuylcr Co., Ill., Nov. 25, 1831; her parents came to Des Moines in 1834, among the first settlers of Augusta Tp.; Mr. C. now lives on the farm where Mr. Robertson first settled; has four children Martha, Frank R., Albert, Rophenia J. Has held the offices of Township Assessor and Trustee; owns 131 acres, valued at $40 per acre. Mrs. C. is a member of the M. E. Church; Mr. C. is a member of A.F.&A.M., No. 7, Augusta Lodge. Neutral in politics.
Cuthberth	Elias	carpenter	24	Augusta
Danes	Fred.	farmer	12	Augusta
De John	Louis	farmer	12	Augusta
Dennison	G. B.	Augusta.
Fischer	William	dealer		Augusta	Dry goods, groceries and provisions. Born in Germany March 13, 1836; came to the United States in 1854, and located in Burlington; was bartender for some time, and went into business for himself in 1857, which he followed till 1808, then came to Augusta and engaged in mercantile trade, where he has been successful; he owns the grist-mill the old mill which was built by Moffett in 1835 the first in this part of the country. He married Miss Mary L. Brun Oct. 7, 1857; she was born in Germany Nov. 25, 1840; have three children Louisa M., Edmund and Arnold; and four deceased. Has held office of Township Clerk. Republican.
Florel	August	farmer	14	Augusta
Franklin	Abe.			Augusta
Frazer	A.	bridge-tender	23	Augusta
Geitzfried	Michael	farmer	9	Augusta
Gibson	G.	farmer	4	Parrish
Gibson	J. S.	farmer	5	Parrish
Girard	Joseph	farmer	12	Augusta
Gregg	A. C.	farmer	3	Parrish
Gregg	J. M.	farmer	2	Parrish
Gross	I.	shoe maker		Augusta
Grubb	Alex.	farmer	2	Augusta
Hanna	Abner	farmer	2	Panish
Hanna	Caswell	farmer	5	Parnsh
Hanna	J. L.	farmer	5	Parrish
Hanna	John	farmer	9	Parrish
Harty	R.	farmer	2	Augusta
Hean	Robert			Augusta	Born in England Feb. 9, 1813; came to Lebanon Co., Penn., in 1835, and worked as millwright for two years. Married Miss Sarah Lesher June 15,1843; she was born in Lebanon Co., Penn., Sept. 26, 1826; came to Des Moines Co. in 1869, and bought a saw-mill and operated it for two years, then engaged in the lumber business; at present is farming; owns thirty acres, valued at $25 per acre; has seven children Elizabeth, Francis, Mary, John, Robert, Samuel and Rhoda, and two deceased Adam and Margaret. Members of M. E. Church; Democrat.
Heavener	George			Augusta
Heavener	L. C. B.	laborer		Augusta
Helt	Nicholas	farmer	13	Augusta
Hilleary	J. L.	farmer	11	Augusta
Hills	H. A.	farmer	24	Augusta	Born in Lee Co., Iowa, Feb. 10, 1844; his parents were early settlers of Lee Co. Married Miss Elizabeth Ainsworth Feb. 10, 1869; she was born in New York May 30, 1847; has three children Edith L., Nellie M. and Edward A. Mr. H. enlisted in 1st I.V.I., and served his time out; re-enlisted in 1st Mo. Engineers, and served three years; was in the battles of Wilson's Creek and Gainesboro, and several skirmishes. Has held offices of Township Clerk and Justice of the Peace. Members of M. E. Church; Republican.
Holland	Caswell	farmer	14	Augusta
Holland	Laban	farmer	6	Augusta
Hubner	Wm.	farmer	6	Augusta
Hunzinger	John	farmer	14	Augusta
Ingersol	Wm. Jr.	farmer	24	Augusta
Ingersol	Wm. Sr.	farmer	24	Augusta
Jester	B.	farmer	5	Parrish.
Klous	M.	farmer	12	Middletown
Koenig	Wm.	farmer	2	Augusta
Lamme	Nathan	farmer	12	Middletown
Lauer	Antoin	farmer	11	Augusta
Lauer	Theobald	farmer	13	Augusta
Lauffer	John Sr.	farmer	9	Parrish
Loft	H. P.			Augusta
Luckey	Wm.	teamster		Augusta
McCord	Robert	farmer	24	Augusta
McCoy	James B.	machinist	4	Parrish	Born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Sept. 13, 1811; went with his parents to Fayette Co., Penn.; learned the trade of sicklemaker, which he followed for five years, then manufactured edged tools for four years; came to Des Moincs Co. in 1844, where he manufactured threshing machines, the first machines manufactured in this part of the country; he also made the first horse saw-mill here; in the year 1859-60, he made thirty ditchers. Married Miss J. Hess in 1833; she was born in Fayette Co., Penn., Sept. 8, 1817, and died Dec. 2, 1875; they have one child Jessie, and three deceased Joseph, Mary and Caroline. Mr. McCoy owns 42 acres, valued at $3,000. Is a Republican.
Melcher	Dennis	crockery mfr.	1	Parrish
Melcher & Beck		crockery mfr.	1	Parish
Moore	F. W.	farmer	3	Parrish
Moore	John	farmer	12	Parrish
Moore	W. F.	farmer	8	Augusta
Moore	Wm.	farmer	4	Parrish
Moore	Wm. R.	farmer	4	Parrish	Born in Marshall Co., Va., March 20, 1820; came with parents to DCS Moines Co. in 1838; first settled in Danville Tp. Married Miss Rebecca Parriott in 1851; she was born in Marshall Co., Va., in 1825; have six children John P., Annie B., Watson L, Eugene, Elbert and Myrtie; deceased Frank D. Mr. Moore owns 200 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Has held office of Justice of the Peace six years, and Assessor and County Supervisor. Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the M. E. Church. The posterity of the Moore family for the past forty years number fifty-two (children and grandchildren), with but three deaths during that time.
Nau	Henry	farmer	2	Middletown	Born in Germany April 26, 1815; came to America in 1838, and located in Indianapolis, Ind.; moved to Butler Co., Ohio, and lived there five years; came to Henry Co., Iowa, in 1843; moved to Des Moines Co. in 1853. In 1878, he returned to his native land, and attended the Exposition at Paris. Married Miss Elizabeth Wager May 30, 1841; she was born in Bavaria April 18, 1823; have seven children John, Mary, Katie C., Samuel, George W., Rebecca B. and Maggie E. Are members of the Lutheran Church. He owns 427 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre; made all the improvements. Democrat.
Neuterman	C. Jr.	farmer	24	Augusta.
Nicloy	John	hotel		Augusta
Orton	Thos.			Augusta
Phrehm	Henry	farmer	11	Augusta
Porter	Albert	laborer		Augusta
Randall	W. H.	physician		Augusta
Sanbury	Henry	farmer	12	Augusta
Schrimer		farmer	14	Augusta
Schulze	C. L.	black smith		Augusta	Born in Prussia June 16, 1841; came to Burlington in 1853 withhis parents, and lived there four years; then went to Dallas, Ill., and while there learned his trade. Married Miss C. Blender March 22, 1870; born in Baden, Germany, Dec. 5, 1846; has four children Theresa B. M., born Dec. 15. 1870; Harriet, June 2, 1872; Arnold, Sept. 15, 1875; Katie M., Oct. 21, 1877; Charles, born Oct. 11, 1874, and died Nov. 20, 1874. Mr. S. is a member of the Lutheran Church. Enlisted in Co. D, 5th Mo.V.I., and served his time out; re-enlisted in the 48th I.V.I., Co. D; was in battles of Springfield, Mo., and Duck Springs, and served his time out; was in the employ of the government till the close of the war. Republican.
Seigler	Chris	farmer	1	Parrish
Sharp	W. P.	saw-mill owner		Augusta
Short	George	farmer	13	Augusta
Thomas & Bro.		stock-dealer		Augusta
Tiedeman	John	farmer	12	Augusta
Tuttle	Simeon	carpenter		Augusta
Unterkircher	A. P.	retired		Augusta	Born in Germany March 11, 1810; learned the tanner's trade in the old country; at 21 years of age, was drafted in the army and served six years; then served as 1st Lieutenant in the militia two years. Married Miss Sophia H. Auer in 1837; she was born in Germany March 2, 1810; they came , to America in 1850; worked at his trade in Pennsylvania and Michigan; came to Augusta, Des Moines Co., in 1856, and started a tannery, which business he followed for nine years; sold out, and is living a retired life. Has two children John and Sophia. Republican.
Walker	C. E.	farmer	10	Augusta
Walker	David	farmer	10	Augusta
Widespach	Felix	farmer	14	Augusta
Wilke	C.	farmer	4	Augusta
Zimmer	William	farmer	10	Augusta

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