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BURLINGTON CITY RESIDENTS 1879
transcribed by Richard Harrison
SURNAME |
GIVEN NAME |
ADDRESS |
OCCUPATION/BIOGRAPHY/NOTES |
| MacLead | W. H. | 519 S. 10th | Clerk |
| Mahlinger | Charles | | Of the firm of Beard, Mahlinger & Co., wholesale liquor merchants. Born in Germany Sept. 18, 1821; came to New York in August, 1849; came to Burlington in January, 1850; engaged in brewery business until 1856, then sold out, and for one year he was engaged in farming pursuits, subsequently carried on retail liquor business, being proprietor of the Hyde Park Gardens for two years; he then became traveling agent for Fred Becker, wholesale liquor dealer, and continued with Mr. Beckeruntil 1868; afterward engaged in cigar business for eight months, when he became connected with Mr. Becker again, and continued with him until June, 1877, since which time he has been a member of the firm with which he is now connected. Mr. M. has been President of various German societies of Burlington |
| Marble | Clark | cor. 4th & Washington
res. 1100 Pleasant | Attorney at law |
| Markwalter & Stendeback | 624 Jefferson | Marble, monuments and headstones, granites, etc. |
| Martelle | J. B. | 311 Jefferson
res. 1725 West | Dentist |
| Martin | Jacob | 881 Arch | Retired |
| Martin | Jacob, Jr. | 881 Arch | Grocer |
| Martinson | A. | 319 Leebrick St. | Saloon. Born in Sweden, Aug. 9, 1842; came to America in 1872; to Burlington in 1875. |
| Martix | James N. | | City Marshal. Appointed April 1, 1878. Born in Lubec, Washington Co., Me., July 14, 1844, and moved to Burlington in 1867. Enlisted in Co. A, 15th Me. Vok, Nov. 21,1861; re-enlisted Jan. 24, 1864, in the same company; brevetted Major April 9, 1864: mustered out as Captain and Brevet Major July 26, 1866; was civil engineer and railroad contractor until 1874. Married June 14, 1870, Zilla L. Parsons; she was born in Parsonfield, Me.; they have four children living James N., John L., Daisy S. and Frank P. Republican. |
| Mason | Hon. Charles | | Banker. Born in Pompeii, Onondaga Co., N. Y., Oct. 24, 1804; he went to West Point as a cadet in 1825, where he remained for six years, two as a cadet and four as an Assistant Professor; he spent the year 1831 and part of 1832 in New York City, and, in the autumn of the latter year, went to Newburg, where he remained two years in the practice of his profession; the next two years were passed in New York, the last six months as editor of the Post. In 1836, he relinquished that and came West on an exploring expedition. Returning, he was married Aug. 1, 1837, to Miss Angeline Gear, of Berkshire, Mass., and, early in the November following, he brought his wife to Burlington. He was appointed Prosecuting Attorney for this District, and one of Gov. Dodge's Aides. On the division of Wisconsin Territory and the organization of Iowa Territory, he was made Chief Justice of the Territory, and, at the same time, held the office of First Solicitor of Burlington. He held the office of Chief Justice until May, 1847, when he resumed practice. The Governor appointed him to represent the State in the matter of the boundary difficulty with Missouri, which question was decided in 1849. He was also appointed by the Governor to revise the code of Iowa, which resulted in the code of 1851. He was elected under that code Judge of the county, and served one year, when he was elected, in the summer of 1852, President of the Peoria & Oquawka Railroad, upon which he resigned his position of Judge. In May, 1853, he was appointed Commissioner of Patents, which office he resigned in 1857. In the fall of 1858, he was elected member of the State Board of Public Instruction and served one term. In the fall of 1859, he went to New York, and was connected with the Scientific American for less than one year, going from thence to Washington in 1860, where he engaged in the practice of patent law; this office he still maintains. Judge Mason is at the present time President of the Burlington Water Co., President of the Burlington & Northwestern Railroad, Prrsident of the Burlington Street Railway Co., Treasurer of the School Board, Vice President of the Burlington, Keosauqua & Western Railroad Co. and President of the Gorman-American Savings Bank. He has one daughter Mary J., wife of George C. Remey, Commander in the Navy. |
| Mason | Jno. K. | 701 S. 8th | Book-keeper |
| Mathes | Christian | 107 Osborn
res. 726 N. 4th | Candle and soap mfr. |
| Mathes | Otto | cor. North and 7th sts. | Dealer in groceries, corn, feed, crockery and Berlin earthen cooking vessels. Born Jan. 21, 1832, in Germany; came to America in 1852, and to Burlington in 1860. Enlisted in Co. D. 48th Bat. I.V.L, and served the term of his enlistment. Married, Oct. 15, 1866, Mrs. Eliza Holstein. He commenced business where he is now located, in 1870. Is a Republican. |
| Mauro | Wm. H. | res. 702 Columbia | |
| Mauthe | Casper | Shop & res. 1505 Mt. Pleasant | Shoe-shop |
| May | Enoch | res. 1216 Angular | |
| May | Gerhard | 716 Summer | Carpenter |
| Mayer | Chas. | N. Boundary | Blacksmith-shop |
| McAllister | R. S. | Central Block
res. 1017 S. 6th | Agt. Red Line Freight |
| McArthur | M. C. | cor. 3d and Valley sts. | Livery and sale stable. Born in Otsego Co., N. Y., Sept. 16, 1831; moved to Burlington in November, 1856; was elected Alderman from the 6th Ward four terms; has acted as agent for the American Express Co. since 1856. He married Dec. 22, 1858, Virginia Corse; they have three children Wm. C., Murray A., and Arthur. Republican; members of the Baptist Church. |
| McCash | William P. | cor. of Front & Elm | Proprietor of planing-mill and factory. Appointed Chief of the Fire Department April 1, 1878; born in Burlington July 27, 1844. Enlisted in Co. K, 1st Mo. Eng.; served three and one-fourth years; mustered out in the winter of 1864. Married October, 1874, Ella Spratley; they have two children Willie and Emma. He is a member of the First Baptist Church. |
| McCash | Wm. D. | | Retired. Born Jan. 25, 1813, in Hamilton Co., Ohio; went to St. Louis in 1835; to Burlington in 1838; opened a feed stable in 1839; ran a stage line to Keokuk, and, in 1840, contracted to carry the mails from Davenport to Grand View, and added to his livery stock; at that time, had the best turn-outs the place afforded; owned the first hearse in the town, and its first use was at the burial of Mr. Bradstreet, who was shot; in 1842, built a carriuge-shop; when the war broke out, so many of his men went to the army, he closed that branch of his business; he built the first buggy in the town; was in the livery business from 1838 to 1871; he also built the first public hall in Burlington, on Lot 251; it was used for n court-room for a long time, and the First Baptist Church used it for a place of worship. He was elected Alderman in 1842, and served a number of years; was Supervisor several years. In 1871, retired from business; in 1874, went to California; spent four years there and has just returned. Married in 1837, in St. Louis; has two children Wm. F. and Eleanor; Mrs. McCash died in 1845; Mr. McCash married again in 1846; they have six children Cyrenius L., C. A., physician in Modoc Co., Cal.; Mary B., Add. L., Cora A., Grade L. Members of the Presbyterian Church; Republican. |
| McClintock | Rev. J. C. | res. 919 Washington | Pastor First Presbyterian Church |
| McConn | Alexander | res 1520 Aetna | |
| McConnell | James | 919 9th | Retired |
| McConnell, S. R. & I. C. | 309 N. Main | Wholesale dlrs, in leather, saddlery hardware, belting, etc |
| McCosh | Thompson |
res. 201 8th | |
| McCutcheon | Samuel | res. McCutcheon House | |
| McDermott | Patrick | 216 Washington
res. 614 N. Main | Grocer |
| McKeel | J. C. | 200 N. Main | China and glassware |
| McKitterick | Edward | res. 812 N. 7th | Cashier Merchants' National Bank |
| McKullough | J. K. | 547 S. Boundary | Foreman McCash's planing-mill |
| McLain | J. W. | bds. 138 S. 7th | |
| McLane | W. T. | res. 305 Summer | Collector |
| Mecke | August | 620 Jefferson
res. 910 Garden | Merchant tailor |
| Mecklinberg | August | 1312 N. 6th | |
| Mecklinberg & Tegler | 1221 N. 8th | Blacksmith and wagon shop |
| Mehmel | Fred | cor. 4th & Jefferson | Restaurant and saloon. Born in Germany July 26, 1843; came to America in 1865; to Burlington in 1866. |
| Melcher | Henry | 805 Jefferson
res. 1125 Osborn | Meat market |
| Mellinger Bros. | 200 Jefferson, cor. Main | News depot |
| Mellintrer | Samuel | 312� Jefferson
res. 715 S. 4th | Real estate agt. |
| Mercer | J. M. | 423 Valley | Marble-works |
| Mercer | W. G. | cor. 4th & Valley. | Supt. of the Hawkeye Carriage Co.Born Dec. 4, 1852, at Newport, Ky.; moved to Burlington in 1858. Married Feb. 26, 1874, Ella M. Kline; they have two children Maude and Kline M. |
| Merritt | George | res. 250 S. Boundary | |
| Mesmer | Dominick | 239 S. 9th | Grocer |
| Mesmer | Gebhard | 854 High | Cooper |
| Mesmer | Michael | 1552 Aetna | Shoe-shop |
| Mesmer | Philip | res. 240 S. 9th | Salesman |
| Mespelt | Friedrich | | Proprietor of a vineyard on the extension of S. Main St.; owns nine acres. Born in Prussia March 29, 1825, and came to America, and to Burlington, in 1854. Married January, 1851, Hannah Hoffinan; they have one child William. Mr. Mespelt averages 800 gallons of wine per year; he has a fine place, and a comfortable home. Is a Republican. |
| Messenger | C. | | Lessee of Prospect North, and West Hill Horse R.R. Born in Chen mgo Co., N. Y., Sept. 29, 1833; came to Burlington, 1854. Married Nov. 6, 1856, Margaret Clark. |
| Metz | John | cor. 8th & Franklin | Meat market. Born May 7th. 1839, in Germany; came to America May 7, 1865; to Burlington May 4, 1867. Married June 25, 1855, Elise Liebich; they have five children William, Anna. Julia, Chas. and Oscar. |
| Meyer | C. G. | res. 513 N. Main | News depot |
| Meyer | Charles | Emmett & Agency | Blacksmith |
| Meyer | Christ. | 224 Division
res. 312 S. 4th | Grocer |
| Meyer | Dominick | 1341 Griswold | |
| Meyer | John | res. 312 S. 5th | |
| Mikkelson | Christ. | | 915 Garden |
| Millard | Frank | 700 Washington | |
| Millard, F., & Co. | yard, 400 S. Main | Lumber dealers |
| Miller | C. C. | | With John H. Gear, wholesale grocer; born in Connersville, Fayette Co., Ind., April 19, 1833; came to Louisa Co, Iowa, in 1846; engaged in farming pursuits two years, then went to Mt. Pleasant, and was there employed as clerk for twelve years in the mercantile house of his unties, P. & A. Sanders; he then entered into partnership with his father in the drug business; this partnership continued about two years, until the death of his father; then he carried on the business alone for two years, when he sold out and again entered the store of P & A. Sanders, and continued with them until he enlisted in 1864, in Co. A., 45th I.V.I.; he was in the service about six months, subsequently with Sanders again, also on form near Springfield, Ill.; since 1870 he has been in the position he now holds. Mr. Miller married Catherine Eyre September 2, 1855, at Springfield, Ill.; she was born in Sangamon Co., Ill.; they have three children Wm. M., Lewis A. and Carrie S. Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the Christian Church. |
| Miller | Chas. J. | sw cor. Summer & Dill | Dealer in groceries, notions, crockery, etc. Born Dec. 12, 1835, in France; moved to America in 1852; visited a number of the States. In 1868; settled in Burlington; enlisted in Co. F, 39th Ohio, in 1861, and was elected 2d Lieutenant by his company; was in all the battles his regiment engaged in; was wounded at Osceola, Mo. Was married in 1862 to Margarett Wirth; they have seven children Mary A., Ida S., Emma H., Lily M., Franklin G., Mary T., Charles S. |
| Miller | George A. | res. 1223 Summer | Principal West Madison School |
| Miller | Henry | res. 1106 S. Boundary | |
| Miller | Henry | 1106 S. Boundary | Carpenter |
| Miller | Henry Jr. | 217 Division
res. 238 S. Sixth | Grocer, etc |
| Miller | J. H. | 315 N. Main | Dealer in furniture and manufacturer of upholstered goods. Born April 29, 1843, in Warren Co., Ohio, and moved to Burlington in 1870; married Nov. 14, 1867, to Mary E. Swem; they have two children Florence and William. Mr. M. is a Republican. |
| Miller | J. P. | 609 Jefferson
res. 804 Valley | Stoves and tinware |
| Miller | John G. | | Secretary of Burlington Insurance Co. Born in Muscatine, Iowa, Nov. 14, 1850. He lived there until 1868, when he came to Burlington and connected himself with his present business. He has been solicitor, special agent and secretary since June, 1874. |
| Miller | John P. | res. 842 Valley | |
| Miller | Wm. | N. 3d., opposite the Barret House. | Photographer. He was born July 27, 1827, in Germany; came to America in 1854, to Burlington . 1858. Married Feb. 11, 1855, Clara George. |
| Miller & Mott | 1000 Summer, cor. of Dill | Dry goods and groceries |
| Miller, J. D., & Co. | cor. Front & Pine | Mfr. of split baskets |
| Millspaugh | A. E. | res. Gilbert | |
| Moehn | Henry | 1401 Mt. Pleasant | Cooper |
| Moehn | Henry | 863 Arch | Cooper |
| Moehn | Wm. | 1403 Mt. Pleasant | Grocery and saloon |
| Molander | John | 512 Jefferson | Carpenter and cabinet-maker. Born April 4, 1848, in Sweden; came to America in 1870, and to Burlington June 17, 1878. Married Nov. 14, 1872, Nellie Monson; they have two children-Minnie M. and Delilah A. He is a Republican. |
| Montfort | A. W. | | Of the firm of Montford & Hill, photographers. Born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., May 13, 1846; his parents removed with family to Canada when he was an infant, lived there about five years, then removed to Detroit, where he lived twelve years; in 1865, he came to Burlington; has been engaged in present business ever since he came here. |
| Moore | Henry | 3d, cor Court | Capitalist |
| Morehouse | Ebenezer | res. 417 8. 9th | Bookbinder |
| Morehouse | Wm. H. | | Treasurer of the Centennial Mutual Life Association. Born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., Jan. 10, 1832: lived there until 1839, when his parents removed with family to Orleans Co., N. Y., where they resided nine years, then came to Kane Co., Ill.; lived there about fifteen years; for several years, Mr. Morehouse has resided in Iowa; he was in mercantile and express business at Janesville, Iowa, several years. He has been connected with the corporation he now represents over two years. |
| Morgan | A. T. | res. 314 S. Pond | |
| Morrison | Fisher | | County Recorder. Born in Perry Co., Penn.,.March 26, 1840; when 6 years of age, removed with his parents to Jefferson Co., Iowa; came to Des Moines Co. in 1855, and lived in Washington Tp. until 1874, when he was first elected Recorder; he has been twice re-elected, in 1876 and 1878. In August, 1862, he enlisted as a private in Co. G, 25th I.V.I., and was in all the battles in which his regiment engaged previous to his discharge on account of wounds received at Vicksburg, May 22, 1863. |
| Mortensen | Charles | 409 Jefferson | Saloon |
| Moss | S. C. | 1313 S. 13th | Physician |
| Mott | Joseph C. | | Born in the Kingdom of Baden, Sept. 2, 1 844; came with his mother to America in 1850, and made his home on a farm six miles distant from Burlington; in 1857. they moved to the city. Aug. 2, 1862, he enlisted in the 25th I.V.I.; was 2d Sergeant of Co. G; went through the same battles and military experiences during the active service, as his friend Boquet. After his return from the war, he entered the dry goods business, and has since acted mostly as clerk. For some time, however, he carried on the grocery business on his own account. He was married in 1866 to Narcissa J. Grupe, and the union has been blessed with one child Charles E. Mott. |
| Muckensturen | Valentine | 304 Valley | Saloon. Born in Germany Nov. 10. 1836; came to America in 1854, and to Burlington in 1860. Married in January, 1861, to Catharine Mohm; she was born in Germany; came to America in 1854; they have seven children Emma E., Leopold H., Geo. B., Frank J., Barbara, Katie A. and an infant. Members of the Catholic Church; he is a Democrat. |
| Muenzenmeyer & Dobblemann | 910 Maple | Meat market |
| Muezenmeyer | Fred. T. | cor. 12th & Angular | Meat market. Born Feb. 1, 1851, in Germany; came to America and to Burlington in 1871. |
| Muezenmeyer | Otto | 910 Maple St. | Meat market. Born in Germany; came to America in 1868, to Burlington in 1869. Married in March, 1870, Minnie Krieg; they have five children living Lena, Fred., Louisa, Minnie and Eugene. |
| Murphy | Edward | 214 N. 5th
res. 611 N. 7th | Painter |
| Murray Iron Works & Machine-Shops | Boundary, btw Columbia & Washington | |
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