757LINCOLN TOWNSHIP.

CHAPTER XVII.

LINCOLN TOWNSHIP.

[township sketch not yet transcribed...]

760HISTORY OF IOWA COUNTY.
BIOGRAHICAL.

 

Index

ALLIN, S. E.—Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 4, P. 0. Victor. Was born in February, 1845, in Knox County, Ohio and when he was about five years of age he moved with his parents to Missouri, where he lived for one year. He then came to this State, in 1851, and settled in Johnson county, and he came to his present location in 1871, and owns a farm of 160 acres. He was married in 1869 to Miss G. M. Yoankins. They have four children living: Harry, May, Balorche and Lizzie. Lost one, Willie.

Index

BEST, A. C.—Farmer and stock-raiser, Lincoln Township, Sec. 33, P. O. Victor, Iowa Co., Iowa. Was born in Butler county, Pennsylvania, May 26, 1826, and was raised there; and, in 1848, removed to Brown county, of that State, and after a residence of two years went to Adams county and thence to Champaign county, Illinois, and after living there one year came to Davenport, Iowa. From this place he went to St. Louis, and remained there until 1861, and then returned to Davenport and enlisted in company E, Second Iowa cavalry. He was a non-commissioned officer and served as clerk of the forage department for four regiments and two batteries. He was afterward promoted to chief forage master and held this position until the expiration of his term of service. After a short residence in Davenport and Memphis he came to this county, in 1865 (Iowa Co., IA), and owns a farm of 292 acres of land and is giving considerable attention to the raising of Durham cattle, and Poland-China and Berkshire swine. He married Miss Lillie Shepard in 1861. She died in 1867. He married for his second wife Martha Furney in 1869. They have two children: Nettie and Delphia.

Index

DILLIN, CAPT. T.—Sec. 34, P.O. Millersburg. Was born in Knox county, Ohio, December 23, 1829, and lived there until 1849, then came to Iowa county and settled in Marengo. In August, 1862, he assisted in recruiting company G, Twenty-Eighth Iowa infantry, and received a commission and was in many of the most hotly contested battles of the Rebellion, among which were: Port Gibson, Champion’s Hill and Vicksburg. He was in all the engagements in which his regiment participated excepting Jackson, and for two months had command of the regiment. He was mustered out as captain and returned to his home in Marengo and after living there until 1867 removed to Sumner township and lived there until 1873, and then came to his present location. He owns a good mill doing a large business, and has a farm of 160 acres, and devotes considerable attention to the raising of fine cattle. In 1853 he was married to Miss Hester Wilson, a native of Indiana. They have five children: Curtis A., Tilcus R., John I., William H. and Mollie R. Lost one son, Thomas.

Index

GRISWOLD, O.T.—Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 7, P.O. Victor. Was born in December, 1842, in Ohio, and in 1848 moved with his parents to Illinois, where he lived until 1851, Then he came to this State and

761LICOLN TOWNSHIP.

settled in Poweshiek county, where he resided until 1871, when he came to his present location. He was married in 1867 to Miss Lucetta Thompson. They have five children: William, Elenor, James, Alpheus and Oscar. Lost one, an infant. Mr. Griswold began business for himself with very limited means, but now owns a fine farm of 460 acres of well cultivated land.

Index

HUSKINS, LEMUEL S.—Farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Victor. Was born in Canada, in October, 1826. Was raised on a farm and when about twelve years of age his parents brought him to St. Lawrence county, New York. There he attained his twenty-second year. Then he moved to Chicago, where he remained about seven years. He then went to Black Hawk Island, Wisconsin. Made his home there a few years and in 1854 came to Johnson county, Iowa. He resided there until 1873, when he came to this county. October 6, 1861, he enlisted in company F, First Missouri engineers. Was engaged in fortification works during most of his service and was mustered out November 1, 1864. Was married in 1853 to Miss Rhoda A. Barker. She was born in Ohio. They have four children living: Maria E., Frances L., Georgiana and Bertha O. Lost two: Lonis and William.

Index

HILLMAN, JOHN—Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 30, P.O. Victor. Was born July 1, 1825, in London, England, and when about eight years of age emigrated to Canada, where he lived for one year. Then moved to Franklin county, New York, and resided ten years; thence to Lee county, Illinois, where he remained until 1851, when he came to this State and settled on his present location. He married, in 1851, Miss E. Morgan, a native of Illinois. By this union they have four children: John S., David A., James H., Franklin A.; lost three: William M. Harry D. and an infant. Mrs. Hillman died in 1872. He was again married in 1875, to Miss Mary C. Furney, and by this union have two children living: Sarah M. and Mary E; lost one, an infant. Mr. Hillman owns a farm of one hundred and eighty-five acres well cultivated.

Index

MCKINNIE, CAPT. T.—Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. Victor. Was born October 7, 1842, in Guernsey county, Ohio, and when about twelve years of age moved with his parents to this State and settled in Iowa county. He enlisted September 23, 1861, in company B, Eleventh Iowa volunteer infantry, was mustered in as private, and for meritorious conduct on the field, was promoted respectively until he attained the rank of captain. Was at the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, Vicksburg, Atlanta, where he was severely wounded. Was mustered out July 15, 1865, at Louisville, Kentucky. In 1868 he went to Farmington, Minnesota, resided there seven years. He was married in 1876 to Miss Annie E. Barkuloo, a native of Indiana. By this union they have two children: Harmon T. and Walter N. Mr. McKinnie’s estate consists of one hundred and fifty-nine acres.

Index

MCKINNIE, N.—Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. Victor. Was born January 30, 1816, in Jefferson county, Ohio. When he was fourteen years of age he moved to Guernsey county, of the same State, where he resided until 1854 when he came to this State and settled in Iowa county, where he has since resided. He married Miss Lillie Duncan in 1840; she was born in 1816. By this union they have 12 children, of whom eight are living: Nancy (born August 3, 1841, now Mrs. S. Hodge), Theophilus (born Oct. 7, 1842), James D. (born January 25, 1845, and died May 28, 1847),

762HISTORY OF IOWA COUNTY.

Samuel (born September 13, 1846, and died August 10, 1848), Eliza Ann (born August 23, 1848), Rebecca Jane (born May 16, 1850), William D. (born March 13, 1852), John C. (born May 8, 1854,) Maggie M. (born October 18, 1856), Ralph E. (born February 15, 1861); lost two infants. Mr. McKinnie is a carpenter and joiner, which trade he pursued for a number of years. He owns a farm of 206 acres of well cultivated land.

Index

MAUDLIN, THOMAS—Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 1, P.O. Ladora. Was born August 23, in Wayne county, Indiana, and was there raised and educated to manhood. Was married March 9, 1838, to Miss Rachael Townsal. By this union they have seven children living: James, Elizabeth, Caleb, Lawson, David, Solomon, Clark; lost four: Raphael, Alonzo and two infants. Mrs. Maudlin died January 19, 1859. He moved to Hamilton county, in 1845, and lived there five years; thence to Illinois where he lived five and one half years; thence moved to this State and settled in Johnson county where he resided for a number of years, after which, residing for a time in Cedar county, came to Iowa county in 1868. He was again married February 16, 1861, to Miss E. Hawley, a native of Ohio. By this union have eight children living: Allela, Mary, Thomas, Jessie, Elwenida, Betta, Bertha and Ralph E. Lost two: Sylvester and Adora. His estate consists of one hundred and sixty-six acres.

Index

RINEHART, L.H.—Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 7, P.O. Victor. Was born October 24, 1845, in Knox county, Ohio. When sixteen years of age he came to this State and resided in Johnson county for a time; thence moved to Poweshiek county of the same State, where he lived for one year; returned to Ohio where he remained for nine months; returned to Iowa county where he has since resided. He was married in 1868 to Miss Sarah Harrison. By this union they have four children living: Perry C., Orio B., Susan Iowa, Merta Inez; lost one, Sarah E. Mrs. Rinehart died in April, 1878. He was again married in January, 1879, to Miss Mary C., Harrison. By the latter union they have one child, Flora A. His farm consists of 216 acres.

Index

SIMPSON, GEORGE I.—Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 19, P.O. Victor. Was born October 20, 1843, in Licking county, Ohio, and when about four years of age moved to Delaware county, of the same State. Mr. Simpson attended the University in Licking county and also at Delaware. He came to this State in 1863, and settled in Iowa county. Also attended the University at Iowa City. He was married in 1867 to Miss Mary Jane Smith, a native of Ohio. By this union they have five children: Cora E., Arthur E., Serino, Elenor and Minnie. Mr. Simpson has been elected to many places of public trust. He now owns a fine farm of 160 acres, well cultivated. He is engaged in teaching school during the winter season.

Index

SMITH, H.S.—Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 16, P.O. Victor. Was born September 26, 1827, in Palmer, Massachusetts, where he lived until he attained his tenth year. Then moved to Connecticut and there was educated and raised. He learned the trade of carpenter and joiner and also blacksmithing and worked in many of the manufactories of that State. He was first married February 19, 1850, to Miss E.G. Tuttle, and from that union they had two children: Milliard F. (born November 29, 1850) and Euretta E. (born October 5, 1852, and died October 7, 1874, in Victor). Mrs. Smith died April 18, 1857. Mr. S. worked in the spoon factory one year and learned the trade of a varnisher. Then engaged in farming and was appointed overseer of the poor-farm, which he kept one year. In

763LICOLN TOWNSHIP.

1858 he bought a farm. May 5, 1858, he was again married, to Miss M.L. Comstock. By this union they had one child, Ada I. (born August 13, 1859, and died November 7, 1870). Mrs. Smith died September 15, 1861. He moved to Rockville and bought a place and began to work at his trade of carpentering and joiner. He was married the third time April 27, 1862, to Miss Mary Simmons, and they have two children: Frank W. and Hudson W. In August, 1868, Mr. S. came to this State and settled on his present location, where he owns a farm of 120 acres. He has been elected to many places of public trust.

Index

WALLING, J.—Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 34, P.O. Millersburg. Was born August 23, 1827, in Otsego county, New York, and was there educated and raised. In 1856 he came to Iowa county, settling in this township. He was married in 1852, to Miss A.E. Potter, a native of New York State. By this union they have two children: Matilda and Charles. Mr. W. has witnessed nearly the entire growth of Iowa county, and has always taken a warm interest in its welfare. He now owns a fine farm of 100 acres of well cultivated land.

Index

WATKINSON, WILLIAM—Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 16, P.O. Victor. Was born October 26, 1826, in Sheffield, England, and when about seventeen years of age came to this country and settled in Cincinnati, Ohio. When our country was involved in war he enlisted, in August, 1862, in company H, Seventy-ninth Ohio Infantry, and served to the close of the war. Was in the battles of Vicksburg, Port Gibson, Atlanta and several others. Was mustered out in June, 1865, and returned to his home in Ohio. He was married in 1851 to Miss Maria Souther, a native of England. They have seven children: George H., Anna N., William J., Sarah J., Ellen M., Charles H. and Edmond. Lost one, Thomas H. He owns a farm of 160 acres of land.

Index

WOLFE, C. C.—Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 7, P. O. Victor. Was born December 12, 1842, in Knox county, Ohio, and when eighteen years of age came to this State, and settled in Poweshiek county. In 1865 he came to this county and settled on his present location. He was married in July, 1864, to Miss Mary E. Barker, a native of New York State, and from this union they have one child, Flora E. Mr. Wolfe owns a fine farm of 90 acres of well cultivated land with comfortable dwellings.