Jasper County, Iowa

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ADAMS, A.; Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Monroe.

ADAMS, Aaron
P.O. Monroe. He was born in Allegheny Co., PA in 1828, where he remained until 1854, and then moved to this State and settled in this county about three miles west of Monroe. In 1862 he responded to his country's call and enlisted as 2nd Lieutenant in co. E. 40th Regt. I.V.I. He served three years, was honorably discharged and returned home. He was appointed Postmaster in Aug 1866, which office he has held ever since. He married Miss L. P. GREGORY in Marion Co., IA. She was born in Louisa Co., IA. They have eight children. Mr Adams and family are members of the United Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican, straight.

ADAMS, John W.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

ALLEN, E. D., M. D., Monroe.

ALLEN, George; Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Monroe.

ALLOTT, John; Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Monroe.

ALLUM, L. W.; Editor of Monroe Mirror, Monroe.

AMNOR, Frederick; Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Monroe.

ANDERSON, R. C.
Cashier of Bank of Monroe. He was born in Washington Co., PA in 1837 and was 3 years old when his parents moved to Pittsburgh, remaining there until 1845. They went next to Ohio, then to Marion Co., IA. in 1855. In Dec 1856 he came to this county and engaged in the mercantile business, which he continued until 1874, then engaged in banking which he has continued ever since. He married Miss Mary TEFFT in this city, she was born in Washington Co NY. They have six children: Cora A., Robert Edgar, Walter T., Abbie D., Mary A., Guy Dix.. Mr. Anderson has always been a Democrat. He is now Treasurer of the School Board, and he and family are members of the Baptist Church. He is also a member of the A. F. & A. M.

ANDERSON, Reece; Student; Monroe.

ANDERSON, William; Farmer; Monroe.

ARMENTROUT, H. W.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

ATCHSON, S.; Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Monroe.

BARNES, Hodgen
Farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Monroe. He was born in England in 1823 and came to this country with his parents in 1833. They settled in Pittsburgh, PA. While in Pittsburgh, he married Miss Mary Ann THOMAS. They moved to this county in 1869. They have six children-- Mary E., Eliza B., Helen J., Sarah W., Frank C., and Jonathan Howard. Mr. Barnes is a Republican, and is a member of the present Board of Township Trustees to which he was elected two years ago. He owns 160 acres of land on a portion of which he has found several chunks of almost pure copper, and also several pieces of gold quartz rock, one piece almost the size of a large hickory nut was found to contain about three dollars in pure gold. The existence of these floats goes to prove that there may be vast gold and copper mines in the vicinity. There were two of Mr. Barnes' brothers in the army--John and William; John served three years in a PA regiment, and was honorably discharged. William died from the effect of wounds received in the front at Petersburg.

BARR, George; Teamster; Monroe.

BATES, W. W.; Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Fairmount.

BARTHOLOMEW, H. C.
Of the firm of Card & Co., furniture manufacturers, Monroe, Iowa. He was born in Walworth,WI in 1843, where he remained until twenty years of age. He then came to Buchanan Co., IA, thence to this town in 1865. He married Miss Ellen M. CARD in Buchanan Co., IA in March 1865. She was born in Broome Co., NY. They have three children--Eva, Carrie L., and Della M. Mr. B. is Secretary of the I.O.O.F.. He is a Republican. They are members of the Congregational Church.

BATEMAN, M. W.
Deputy Sheriff and Constable, Monroe. He was born in Evansburg, PA in 1839 and came to Van Buren Co., IA in 1864. He crossed the plains with an ox team to Idaho, that land of promised gold, in his care, however, it proved to be all promise and no gold. In 1865 he returned to IA and engaged in the grain trade at this place, thus being the first to engage in that business in Monroe, continuing until 1874, when he was appointed Deputy Sheriff, and elected Constable, which offices he has been the incumbent since. He married Miss Jane SULGROVE, in Van Buren Co., IA. She was a native of Indiana. They have six children. He is a Republican.

BEARDEN, J.; Retired farmer; Monroe.

BELL, Frank; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

BERGSMA, J. J.; Miller; Monroe.

BERKENHOLTZ, C.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

BERKENHOLTZ, Fred; Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Monroe.

BERKENHOLTZ, G.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

BERKENHOLTZ, J.; Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Monroe.

BERKENHOLTZ, P.; Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Monroe.

BERKENHOLTZ, William; Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Monroe.

[Note: Also see BURKENHOLTZ].

BENNINGTON, J. B.; Adventist minister; Monroe.

BETHEL, G. M.
Merchant; Monroe.

BETHEL, T.
Merchant; Monroe.

BIGLEY, Wm.; Coal miner.

BLOUNT, George
Coal merchant, Monroe. He was born in Derbyshire, Eng. in 1832, and came to this country in 1857. He stopped in Iowa City, this State, about two weeks, then went to Rock Island Co., IL, and was there two years, thence to Henry Co., IL until 1856, when he removed to this county. He owns twenty-eight acres of coal land in Sec 33, Fairview Twp. and seventy-five acres of land in Marion Co., sixty acres being coal land. He employs sixteen men during the Winter months taking out coal. He married Miss Ann ROLLAND in England. He is a Republican, and a member of the I.O.O.F.

BOLES, J.; Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Fairmount.

BOND, S. A.; Retired grocer; Monroe.

BOOKENOOGEN, C. F.; Gardener; Monroe.

BOREMAN, P. J.; Laborer; Monroe.

BOWHENS, M.; Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Monroe.

BRASSFIELD, A. D.; Teamster; Monroe.

BREMINGTON, J. B.; Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Monroe.

BRICKER, W.; Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Monroe.

BROWN, B. W.; Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Fairmount.

BROWN, Frank C.
Dealer in first-class pianos, organs, violins, guitars, sheet music, music books and everything usually kept in a first-class music store, Monroe. He was born in Knox Co., OH in 1854. He came to Newton this county in 1876, and to Monroe in November 1877, and engaged in his present business. He had one brother James, who enlisted in an OH regiment during the war of the rebellion, and was killed in the service.

BROWN, G. W.; Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Monroe.

BROWN, John; Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Fairmount.

BROWN, J. W.; Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Monroe.

BROWN, S. M.; Printer; Monroe.

BRUNER, A.; Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Monroe.

BRUNST, J.; Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Monroe.

BRYAN, W. H.; Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Fairmount.

BUCKHALTER, D.; Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Monroe.

BUCKHALTER, W. H.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

BUCKHALTER, S. B.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

BUCKINGHAM, S. B.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

BUCKINGHAM, T. S.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

BUCKLEY, James; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

BUCKLEY, R. S.
Proprietor of coal bank, Sec. 33, P.O. Monroe. He is a native of Yorkshire, England, born 6 Feb 1828. He married Miss S. DUNKERLEY in England, and they came to this country in 1856. They settled in Rock Island Co., IL where they remained until 1866, and then moved to this county. They have five children living-- Samuel, married to Miss B,. Lackey; Melvina, married to Fremont Lummey; James, Mary and Robert. In 1871 Mr. Buckley was appointed Inspector of Coal Mines, which office he held until 1876, when he resigned, he was also a member of the board of Township Trustees from 1871 to 1876. He was elected Township Assessor in 1877, which office he now holds. He is also Secretary of School and has been for three years. He had one brother, James, in the army during the war of the rebellion, who served with the 126 IL V. C. He was severely wounded in the siege of Vicksburg, and died in the service 18 Jan 1864. He is a Republican, and owns 188 acres of land, 100 acres of it being underlaid with four feet of coal.

BUCKLEY, Samuel; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

BUCKNER, H..; Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Monroe.

BUNTING, Geo.; Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Monroe.

BURCHINAL, T. P.
Contractor and bridge builder, Monroe. He was born in Fayette co, PA in 1837, where he married Miss Mary J. DUNHAM in 1860. She was born in Allegheny Co. PA. They moved to Greene Co., WI in 1862 and from there to Monroe, Jasper Co., IA. They have three children-- Anna Belle, Homer W. and Luther. He and family are members of the Baptist Church. He is also a charter member of the I.O.O.F., and was elected to the Grand Lodge in the years 1870-75-76. He is a Republican.

BURKENHOLTZ, P.; Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Monroe.

BUTLER, John; Retired; Monroe.

BUTLER, Wm.; Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Monroe.

BYERS, T. L.
Farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 30, P.O. Monroe. Mr. Byers is a native of Morgan Co., OH, born in 1830. He married Miss Susan WHITAKER in 1853, and moved to Jefferson Co., IA in the same year, thence to Marion Co in 1854, where they remained until Mar 1865 when they moved to this county. They have four children-- Willard F., Marrietta, Florence L., and Annie L. Mr. Byers owns about 425 ares of land. He is a Republican.

BYERS, W. F.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

CAMPBELL, P.; Retired farmer; Monroe.

CARD & CO.
M. L. Card, H. C. Bartholomew, proprietors of furniture factory, Monroe. They manufacture furniture, safes, secretaries, writing desks and boxes of all sizes. They have a good planing-mill and all the machinery required in a furniture manufactory, and are prepared to do all kinds of work in their line. Mr. Card was born in Broome Co NY in 1845, and in 1856 he moved with his parents to Wisconsin. In 1860 they moved to Buchanan Co., IA, thence to this county in 1861. He married Miss Mattie M. LANGAN in this city in 1868. She was born in Ohio. They have three children-- Arthur L., Mary Gertrude, and Ernest Mason.

CAPLE, N.; Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Monroe.

CARTER, W. H.; Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Monroe.

CARTER, W. S.; Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Monroe.

CARTNEY, G. R.; Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Monroe.

CHADWICK, Thomas
Assistant Cashier of the Bank of Monroe. He was born near Manchester, England in 1832, where he remained until he was 14 years of age. He had a strong passion to engage in a sea-faring life and from his 14th until his 18th year, we find him sailing from England to India, China, Asia and Africa. In the latter country he remained one year, most of which time he was within two degrees of the equator. In 1850 he returned to England and engaged as Cashier in an importing house in Manchester, for about 4 years. He then emigrated to this country, bringing his mother, brother and sister with him. They stopped in Iowa City, IA where he engaged in the forwarding and commission business until 1862, when he was offered the position of Superintendent of the Moline Plow Works in Moline, IL which he held for four years. At the end of that time he came to Newton where he was associated with the First National Bank until 1875 when he moved to this city. He is a Republican. In 1876 he was elected Mayor of Monroe. He is the present Secretary of Fairview Lodge, A. F & A. M, is Secretary of the Gebel Chapter, R. A. M. U. D.. He married Miss LANCASTER in Tiskilwa, IL in 1852. She was born on the River Tyne, near Newcastle, Eng. They have four children-- Clara, Charles H., William A., and Mary Ellen.

CHAMBERLAIN, J.; Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Fairmount.

CHIPPS, Joshua A. N.
Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Monroe. He was born in Tompkins Co., NY in 1829. When he was nine years of age he moved with his parents to Morrow Co., OH where he married Miss Charlotte SCARBOROUGH, and then moved to this county in 1854. He owns 117 acres of land. He is a Republican and he and his wife are members of the M. E. Church.

CHIPPS, Smith; Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Monroe.

CHIPPS, W. H.; Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Monroe.

CHURCHILL, H. L.; Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Fairmount.

CHURCHILL, L. M.; Retired farmer; P. O. Monroe.

CHURCHILL, M.; Farmer; S. 4; P. O. Fairmount.

CHRISTENSON, S.; Restaurant; Monroe.

COCHRAN, J.; File Factory; Monroe.

COCHRAN, Wm.; Retired; Monroe.

COCHRAN, W. L.; File Factory; Monroe.

COMEY, C. B.; Teamster; Monroe.

CONNER, F.; Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Monroe.

CONNER, W. E.; Manufacturer in hair work; Monroe.

CORBAT, Benj.; Peddler; Monroe.

CORR, J. B.; Physician; Monroe.

CORR, J. B.; Farmer; Sec. 15; P. O. Fairmount.

CORR, J. E.; Clerk; Monroe.

CORWIN, Bryant E.
Attorney at law, collection agent and City Solicitor, Monroe. He was born in Morrow Co., OH, 21 Oct 1850, where he remained until 1872. He then came West, remaining one year, at the end of which time he returned to OH and attended the Normal school at Lebanon two years. He next entered the office of Judge DICKEY at Mt. Gilead and commenced the study of law. He was admitted to the Iowa bar 10 Nov 1876. He married Miss Mary E. EYERLY, in this city, in Nov. 1876. He is a Republican.

COLTER, S.; Laborer; P. O. Monroe.

COWLES, George M.
Bookkeeper at Langan and Tafts, Monroe. He was born in Summit Co., OH in 1849, removed to this city with his parents in 1855. He married Miss Emma FOSTER in Indianola, IA. She was born in Indiana in 1848. They have one child-- Fannie, born in Monroe 25 Dec 1874. He is a Republican, and a member of the Masonic Fraternity, also a member of the A.O.U.W. He was elected City Treasurer in 1877 and in 1878 and is the present incumbent of that office. His father, Oliver Cowles, was born in NY in 1808. Me married Miss Hanna M. OLMSTEAD, Otsego Co. NY in 1830, and in 1838 they moved to Summitt Co., OH, thence to this county in 1855. They have nine children all of whom are living. One of their sons served during the war of the rebellion, he served three years and was honorably discharged.

COWLES, O.; Carpenter and builder; Monroe.

CRAGAN, M.; Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Monroe.

CUNNINGHAM, Joseph
Proprietor of boot and shoe shop, Monroe. He was born in Rappahannock Co, VA in 1842. While he was a boy, his parents moved to OH where he remained until the breaking out of the war of the rebellion. He enlisted in co. C, 22nd Ohio V. I. He served three months, and at the expiration of that time he re-enlisted in co. H., 73rd Ohio V. I., served in that regiment until 3 Mar 1865. He was then promoted Captain of Co. D, 188th Ohio V. I. He was in the battles of Morefield, Winchester, Cedar Mountain, Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, New Baltimore, Gettysburg, Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta and a series of battles around that place. After discharge he returned to OH remaining there until January 1866. He married Miss Fannie BAIN in this county in 1867. They have four children-- Charley B., A. Blanche, Ralph A. and Archie N. Mr. Cunningham is a Republican.

CUSTER, A.; Justice of the Peace; Monroe.

DALRYMPLE, A. L.
Druggist, Monroe. He was born in Knox Co., OH in 1824, and moved to Mills Co., IA in 1853. He was appointed Deputy Treasurer in 1858 and 1859. In 1864 he moved to Newton and engaged in the drug business until 1865, then moved to Monroe and engaged in the hardware business in which he remained but a short time. He married Miss Anna E. GALLHER in Knox Co OH. They have three children-- Preston, Elton, and Myrtle. He is a Republican, and a member of the A.F. & A. M. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Dalrymple has a drug store on the west side of the square, and keeps a full line of fresh drugs, medicines, paints, oils, etc.

DALRYMPLE, P. A.; Clerk; Monroe.

DANKS, T. J.; Coal miner; P. O. Monroe.

DANKS, Wm.; Coal miner; P. O. Monroe.

DAVIDSON, S. R.; Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Monroe.

DAVIDSON, S. S.; Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Monroe.

DAVIS, Walter; Grocer; Monroe.

DAY, Hiram; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

DEAKIN, John Q.
Retired, Monroe. He was born in Warren Co OH in 1809 and in 1830 went to Vermillion Co IL. He served in the Black Hawk during the years 1831-32. He came to this state in 1846, and to this county in 1847, settling in Des Moines Twp. He laid out the village of Vandalia where he built grist and saw mills which were run under is supervision sixteen years. He was also engaged in the mercantile buisness in Vandalia for six years. He owns 300 acres of land in Des Moines Twp., the village of Vandalia being located on a portion of it; also 480 acres of land in Guthrie Co., IA. He was elected County Surveyor in the early days of this county, and held this position for several years. He has also held various local offices. He has been married twice, first wife being Miss Sarah SHEHRER, and his present wife is Irene PEIRCE. He has six children-- two of his sons were in the Union Army during the war of the rebellion-- William W. and James Edwin. They served in Co. E. 14th I. V. I. and were honorably discharged. Mr. Deakin was originally a Whig, but on the decline of that party became a Republican.

DECKER, A. J.; Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Monroe.

DEIHIL, John A.; P. O. Monroe.

DELONG, Wm.; Retired farmer; Monroe.

DEMOSS, Thomas; P. O. Monroe.

DEWALT, Jacob; Teamster; Monroe.

DEVAULT, J. H.; Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Monroe.

DILLON, A. A.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

DIX, G. J.
Firm of Schenk and Dix, proprietors of the Monroe City Mills. He was born in Jefferson Co., NY in 1833, and in 1858 he came West and engaged in milling in Dubuque, IA, until the Spring of 1865. He then moved to Pella, Marion Co., IA where he ran the Washington Flour Mills until 1867. He then moved to this town which he has made his home. He married Miss Isabella RICHARDSON in Dubuque, IA 8 Sep 1862. She was also born in Jefferson Co. NY. They have two children-- Minnie, born in Marion Co, and Alice, born in this county.

DIXON, George W.
Of the firm of Dixon, Fisher & Co., dealers in hardware, Monroe. He was born in Shelby Co., OH in 1836 and came to Monroe in 1867, engaging in the hardware business. He married Miss Sarah A. HOVER in Allen Co., OH. She was born in Lima, Allen Co. Lima is situated on the Ottawa stream and was the old camping ground of the Shawnee Indians. It is the heart of the historic interest of Allen Co. It was the scene of her most exciting Indian councils and the home of half her legends and traditions. Their old Council House alone is left. It stands there yet a monument to a now forgotten and almost extinct race. During the war of the rebellion Mr. Dixon enlisted in Co F, 20th Reg. Ohio Vol. for four months. At the expiration of that time he enlisted in Co B, 81st Ohio Reg. Vo., and was promoted to first Lieutenant in June 1864, and promoted to Captain immediately afterward. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. They have six children (not named..JA) He is a Republican. During the time he was in the service he was in a number of battles, the principal ones were Shiloh, Resaca, Corinth and siege of Atlanta. He was in the service a few months over three years, and was honorably discharged 20 Dec 1864.

DIXON, Seth; Lumber dealer; Monroe.

DONALDSON, Jas. T. P.; Carpenter; Monroe.

DOWNEY, D. W.; Veterinary surgeon; Monroe.

DUNLAP, S. M.; Blacksmith; Monroe.

DUNWAY, J. D.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

EDWARD, E. E.; Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Monroe.

EDMAN, D. P.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

ELWOOD, A. S.; M. D.; Monroe.

ELRAOD, J.; Gardener; Monroe.

ELROD, Wm.; Carpenter; Monroe.

EMERY, S. M.; Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Monroe.

ENGLISH, Thomas; Teamster; Monroe.

ESTLE, W.; Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Monroe.

ESTLE, W. H.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

FARMER, G. C.; Wholesale merchant in Keokuk; Monroe.

FERGUSON, A. J.
Carpenter and builder, Monroe. He was born in Greene Co., PA in 1834, where he remained until 1859, when he went to Knox Co., OH. There, he married Miss Sarah M. WRIGHT, 22 Sep 1862. She was born in Ohio. Mr. Ferguson enlisted in Co F, 121st Ohio V. I. and served until the war was over. He was honorably disharged in June 1865. He was in a number of engagements, the principal onces being the battles of Chickamauga, Kenesaw Mountain, Resaca, and all through the Atlanta campaign. The war being over, he returned to Knox Co., OH, remaining until the Fall of 1876, when he moved to this place. Mr. F. is a Republican and a member of the council. He has held other local offices. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church. There were two of his brothers in the army, also-- Joseph and Lemon. Both served in Ohio regiments, and were honorably discharged.

FIELDS, Robert; Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Monroe.

FINICY, Ed.; Laborer; Monroe.

FISHER, J. W.; Hardware merchant; Monroe.

FITZGERALD, C.; Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Monroe.

FITZGERALD, T.; Laborer; Monroe.

FLEEK, Albert; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

FLEEK, Ed.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

FLEEK, Henry; Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Fairmount.

FLEEK, John; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

FLEENOR, Adolph; Printer; Monroe.

FLEENOR, A. T.; Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Monroe.

FLEMMING, R.; Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Monroe.

FLAHARTY, J.; Laborer; Monroe.

FLICK, George W.
Harness and saddlery, Monroe. He was born in Washington co., PA in 1826, and remained in Pennsylvania till 1853. He then went to Dixon, IL where he remained about four years. He then went to Bureau Co., IL where he remained until the second year of the rebellion. He enlisted in Co. H, 93 Regt. V. I., serving three years and was honorably discharged 22 Jul 1865. In 1864 he was appointed Commander of Fort Alexander in St. Louis MO. He married Sarah J. BENNINGTON in PA. They have one child-- Ella E. Mr. Flick came to Monroe in 1871 and keeps a full and complete stock in the harnes line. He does his own manufacturing, and warrants all his work. He is a member of the I.O.O.F. and A. F. & A. M.. He is a Republican.

FOOTE, Chas.; Stock dealer; Monroe.

FORD, James; Laborer; Monroe.

FOSTER, Andrew; Herder; Monroe.

FOUCH, John; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

FOUST, G. D.; Shoemaker; Monroe.

FOX, John; Retired; Monroe.

FRANKLIN, Geo.; Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Monroe.

FRAZIER, Geo. S.; Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Monroe.

FRENCH, J. P.; Farmer; Sec. 3; P. O. Fairmount.

FRENCH, L. C.; Laborer; Monroe.

FRY, Daniel; Retired farmer; Monroe.

FULLER, Isaac; Laborer; Monroe.

FULLER, O.
Ticket and freight agent on the Newton & Monroe RR, also grain dealer. He was born in Wyandot Co., OH 15 Nov 1822. He remained in OH until 1844 when he went to LaGrange Co. IN, and was engaged in the mercantile business in that county. He moved to this county in 1865 and engaged in manufacturing wagons and carriages the first two years and at the end of that time he engaged in the stock and grain business. In 1872 he was appointed Director of the N. & M., RR which position he filled until June 1877. During a portion of that time was also local Treasurer of the road. He married Miss. H. L. HILL in La Grange Co IN on 25 Dec 1856. She was a native of New York. They have five children--Cleaon B. b. 1 May 1859; Florence May b. 13 Oct 1861; Harry T. b. 16 Sep 1866; Lilly P. b. 4 Mar 1871; Nettie b. 19 Sep 1873. During his residence in this county He has held various railroad offices.

FULLER, S. C.; Laborer; Monroe.

GAMP, John; Barber; Monroe.

GARBER, T. W.; Dentist; Monroe.

GARNANT, N. A.; Farmer; Sec. 29, P. O. Monroe.

GARRATT, A.; Blacksmith; Monroe.

GARRISON, W. H.; Laborer; Monroe.

GARRISON, Wm.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

GESSFORD, Joel; Teamster; Monroe.

GIBONS, J.; Butcher; Monroe.

GIBSON, L.; Grain merchant; Monroe.

GIFFORD, Ellis
Farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Monroe. He was born in Rush Co., IN 16 Nov 1839, and removed with his parents to this State when 4 years of age. The settled in Des Moines Co., remaining in that county a short time and thence to Mahaska, and thence to Monroe, this county in 1843. He married Miss Emma J. WOODY in Monroe 27 Aug 1865. She was born in Lawrence Co., IN. They have three children---Sarah Paulina, Mary Estelle and George Milton. He own a farm of 140 acres and is a Democrat.

GIFFORD, Wm.; Farmer; Monroe.

GLOYD, C. M.; Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Monroe.

GLOYD, M. P.; Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Monroe.

GOULD, N. A.; Laborer; Monroe.

GREENLEAF, E. RA.; Butcher; Monroe.

GROOVES, John; Carpenter; Monroe.

GROSS, David; Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Monroe.

GROSS, G. G.; Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Fairmount.

GROSS, J.; Farmer; Sec. 4; P. O. Fairmount.

HAGNEY, John; Laborer; P. O. Monroe.

HALL, J. R.
Photographer, Monroe. He was born in Ohio. While a boy, his parents moved to IN, thence to Ottumwa, this State in 1844, remaining until Srping of 1852, and thence to this town until 1854. They then moved to Pella and our subject returned to this place in 1857 until the breaking out of the war of the rebellion. He enlisted in Co d., 13th Regt. I. V. I.. He served until Feb. 1862 when he was honorably discharged. In 1864 he married Miss S. A. SHAW in Marion Co., this State. She was born in Ohio. They have three children, Luella, Lenora, and John R. Mr. Hall is a Republican, and the and the family are members of the Methodist church. He is a member of the I.O.O.F. and a leader of the Monroe Cornet Band.

HAMILTON, David; Tinsmith; Monroe.

HANKINS, Jacob; Street Com.; Monroe.

HARBOUR, J. M.; School teacher; Monroe.

HARCOURT, Dan; Retired farmer; Monroe.

HARRAH, C. C.; Cong. Minister; Monroe.

HATHWAY, A. M.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

HAWKINS, Thos.; Teamster; Monroe.

HAYES, A. O.
Attorney; Monroe.

HAZZARD, P. C.; Teamster; Monroe.

HAZZARD, W.; Laborer; Monroe.

HERTZOG, G. W.
Mayor of Monroe. He was born in Fayette Co., PA in 1822. When he was 26 he was licensed minister of the Baptist Church and followed ministerial duties in PA, MD, VA. He was ordained in Greene Co., PA in 1851. In 1869 he came West settling in this city, and has pastoral charge of the Baptist Church until 1875. Since this time he has been Pastor of the Church at Ashland, Wapello Co., two years, and at Otley, Marion Co., since Jan 1878. He was elected Justice of the Peace in this place in 1876. He is also President of the School Board. He married Miss Elizabeth WILLARD in Fayette Co., PA in 1846, She was born in Meigs Co., OH. They have eight children---William who married Miss Marth SEALS, Lydia B., James P., George A., Gideon, Collins B., Henry C., and Libbie D. He is a Republican.

HERTZOG, James; Monroe.

HEPSLEY, T.; Farmer; Monroe.

HEWEHE, P.; Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Monroe.

HIGHLAND, John; Farmer; Monroe.

HIGHLANDS, William
FArmer, Sec. 32, P. O. Monroe.

HILL, George; Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Monroe.

HILL, Joseph H.
Retired farmer, Monroe. He was born in Carroll Co., VA in 1814 and remained there until 1831 when he went to Kentucky, thence to Highland County, OH until 1847 when he moved to this county. He is one of the pioneer settlers. He married Miss. E. F. LOYD in Highland Co., OH. She was born in Madison Co., VA. They have had nine children, six of whom are living---William F., who enlisted in an Iowa regiment, and was honorably discharged; John H., who also served in an Iowa regiment and was honorably discharged after three years service, and died in 1872; James M. who also served in an Iowa regiment and was honorably discharged; George W, Thomas J., Samantha Ann (now Mrs. METTLER); Joseph M., deceased; Martaret E., deceased and Amanda J. Mr. Hill owns 122 acres of land. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church. He is a Republican.

HISKEY, Daniel; Farmer; Monroe.

HISKEY, F.; Boot and shoe dealer; Monroe.

HISKEY, George; Retired farmer; Monroe.

HISKEY, John; Retired merchant; Monroe.

HOLLAND, Cyrus; Carpenter; Monroe.

HOLLAND, Dan.; Section boss; Monroe.

HOLLAND, Ed.; Farmer; Monroe.

HOLLAND, G. A.; Painter; Monroe.

HOLLAND, John; Laborer; Monroe.

HOOK, Charles; Painter; Monroe.

HOWARD, CHANCY; Laborer; Monroe.

HOWARD, Mad.; Furniture dealer; Monroe.

HUDDLESTON, S. M. O.
Stock dealer, Monroe. He was born in Macoupin Co., IL in 1834, remained there until 1846 and came to Henry Co, Iowa until 1855. He then returned to Macoupin Co., IL and engaged ion the mercantile business for two years, then engaged in farming , stock raising and dealing in stock until 1870 when he came to this place and made it his home. He also owns and oversees a farm of 540 acres of land. He Married Miss Martha CARR in Macoupin Co., IL. She was born in Kentucky. They have five children---Clara C, H. Ada, Lucian Elmer, Stith A., and Presha Ann. He is a Republican.

HUGHES, A. M.; Artist; Monroe.

HULLE, E. J.; Coal miner; P. O. Monroe.

HUMMELL & Co.; Clothiers; Monroe.

HUMMELL, James; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

HUMMELL, John R.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

HUMMELL, L.; Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Monroe.

HUNTER, Frank; Tinsmith; Monroe.

HUMPHREY, A. N.; School teacher; Monroe.

HUNTER, M. A.; Confectioner; Monroe.

HUNTER, S.; Works in restaurant; Monroe.

HUTT, O.; Blacksmith; Monroe.

HUTT, William
Proprietor of wagon and blacksmith shop, Monroe. He was born in Ross Co., OH in 1819, where he remained until 1855, and then came West and settled in this city where he has been engaged in his present business, with the exception of the years of 1857-58 when he was in Marion Co, this State. He married Miss Margaret D. HITCHENS, in OH, she was a native of Maryland. He is a Democrat, and he and wife are members of the M. E. Church.

IBLE, George; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

IBLE, Henry; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

IRWIN, Jas.; Retired merchant; Monroe.

ISENBERGER, W. H.; Laborer; Monroe.

ISRAEL, M. C.; Insurance agent; Monroe.

JACKSON, James; Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Monroe.

JACKSON, L.; Retired minister; Monroe.

JENKINS, J.; Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Monroe.

JENNINGS, Jas.; Teamster; Monroe.

JOHNSON, D. E. ; Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Monroe.

JOHNSON, J. S.; Cooper; Monroe.

JOHNSON, P.

JOHNSON, Richard.

JOHNSTON, J. H.; Stock dealer; Monroe.

JOHNSTON, J. W.; Grain buyer; Monroe.

JOHNSTON, Robt.; Stock dealer; Monroe.

JONES, John; Laborer; Monroe.

JONES, J. H.; ; Farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Monroe.

JONES, Samuel; Teamster; Monroe.

JOY, F. D.; Liveryman; Monroe.

KELSEY, Ira; ; Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Monroe.

KELSO, Wm.; Grain dealer; Monroe.

KERR, John; Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Monroe.

KILGORE, J. ; Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Monroe.

KINDRED, Ed; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

KING, A. B.
Dealer in books, sationery, paper hangings, toys, fancy goods, etc., Monroe. Mr. King was born in Edgar Co., IL on the 6th of May 1846, where he remained until 1855 when he moved with he parents to this county. He engaged in his present business in 1872. He is a Republican. His father, John King, was a native of Tennessee. He married Miss Elizabeth King; they moved to Indiana, thence to Illinois and from there to this county in 1855, settling on College Farm, four miles north of Newton where they remained until 1870 when they moved to Newton. Their children were John, who enlisted in the 21st I. V. I. and served until peace was restored, he was in several battles and wounded at Stone River, he married Julia MCCORD of this county; James A. who, at the breaking out of the war, enlisted in Co., B, 5th I. V. I., was promoted Captain and served until the close of the war and was honorably discharge. He then went to Grenville MS remaining until the Spring of 1866. When he was about to return to his home in the north, he fell a victim of Southern hate and was foully assassinated. His remains were brought home and interred at College Farm Cemetery, north of Newton; and A. B. whose name appears at the head of this sketch.

KINGREY, E.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

KINGERY, M.; Teamster; Monroe.

KINNEY, S. ; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

KIPP, Jacob
Attorney; Monroe.

KIPP, Ozman, M. D.; Monroe.

KLOSS, R. ; Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Monroe.

KNIGHT, George F.
Grain merchant, Monroe. He was born in Hampden Co., MA in 1819 and came west in 1854 settling in Wapello Co, this State, where he was engaged in the drug and mercantile business. He moved to Monroe in 1874 and engaged in the grain trade. He is one of the firm known as the Monroe Elevator Company, which is composed of himself, Langan, Weeks, and Gibson. He married Miss Sarah Jane LANGAN in Wapello Co, and they have three children---Frank L., Waren M., and Willis A. He is a Republican. He is a friend to education and cheerfully aids any literary enterprise.

KODER, J.
Attorney at law, office corner of Commercial and Washington streets, Monroe. He was born 14 Mar 1836, in Ashland Co., OH and came to Iowa when only a little over 13 years of age. He attended college at Pella, Marion Co., Iowa. He was married twice and had two children by his first wife. He was admitted to practice in Marion Co., in 1871 and was admitted to practice in the Federal Courts 3 Mar 1876, at Des Moines, IA, before Hon. J. F. Dillon. His first wife's name was Mary A. HART who died in 1861. He was married to this 2nd wife 3 Jul 1862. Her name was Artimisia E. HOWARD. He studied law with Hon. V. B. Bennett and in 1869, in connection with his preceptor and H.M. McCully, started the notorious Copperhead at Pella. He was later engaged in the publication of the Des Moines Valley Herald, At Monroe, taking that paper with a circulation of 150 and when he sold out to J. S. HARPER of IL, it had a circulation of nearly 800.

KODER, S.
He was born 14 Nov 1842 in Richland Co. OH, remaining there until the Fall of 1847, at which time his parents removed to Iowa, settling near Eddyville, in Wapello Co. They remained there till the Fall of 1851, when they removed to Jasper Co., IA. After a few months they moved to Red Rock Twp, Marion Co. His mother still resides there, a widow, having lost her husband 5 Jun 1871. S. Koder remained with his mother until the Spring of 1877, and then removed to Jasper Co. He married 8 mar 1876 at which time he was engaged in the study of law under the tutelage of his brother, J. Koder. He had been a farmer prior to that time.

KROEDEL, A.; Restaurant; Monroe.

KROEDEL, P.; Shoemaker; Monroe.

KUNATH, C.; Barber; Monroe.

LACKEY, W. H.; Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Monroe.

LANGAN, John; of Monroe Elevator Co.; Grain dealers; Monroe.

LANGAN, William H.
Of the firm of Langan & Noble, dealers in dry goods, and groceries in Monroe. He was born in Washington Co PA in 1840, and came to this county in 1865. he engaged in his present business in 1871.He married Miss Frances T. Toan in Springport, NY, and they have three children--John T., Louis M., and Charles C.

LAUGHLIN, G. R.; Laborer; Monroe.

LAUGHLIN, R.; Laborer; Monroe.

LANNIER, W. C.; Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Monroe.

LEE, F.; Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Monroe.

LEE, J.; Laborer; Monroe.

LeFEVER, Wm.; Co. Surveyor; Monroe.

LESTER, A. ; Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Monroe.

LIVINGSTON, G.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

LIVINGSTON, J. C; Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Monroe.

LIVINGSTON, J. R.; Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Monroe.

LOAR, G. W.
He is an M.D. and druggist, Monroe. He was born in Greene Co PA in 1845. When about 20 years of age he entered the Physicians Medican Institute of Cincinnati, OH, from which he graduated in 1868, and then engaged in the practice of his profession until Oct 1869. he then went to Leavenworth, KS, thence to Tecumseh, NE, thence to Newton, this county, all in the Winter of 1869. He came to Monroe in 1873. He married Miss Sarah Fenner in Newton, in 1870, she was born in Highland Co., OH. They have two children living: Annie Myrtle, and Gertrude May. They lost two: Martin and Effie. Dr. Loar's drug store is on the south side of the public square.

LOGAN, Jas. ; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

LOGG, R.; Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Monroe.

LONG, J.; Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Monroe.

LONG, J. G.; Stock raiser; Sec. 26; P. O. Monroe.

LONSBERY, J.; Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Monroe.

LONSBERY, J. H.; Grocer; Monroe.

LUCKEY, N.; Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Monroe.

LUCKEY, W.; Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Monroe.

LUFKIN, Wm.; Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Monroe.

LUST, G. W.; Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Monroe.

LUST, Peter; Farmer; Sec. 26; P. O. Monroe.

LUTZ, Wm.; Blacksmith; Monroe.

LYBE, Samuel; Laborer; Monroe.

LYON, C.; Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Monroe.

LYON, M.; Farmer; Sec. 11; P. O. Monroe.

LYSLE, R. J.; Monroe.

McBRIDE, E. A.; Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Monroe.

McBRIDE, Jas.; Coal miner; P. O. Monroe.

McBRIDE, W.; Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Monroe.

McCLEARY, Jas.; Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Monroe.

McCOMBIS, Jas.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

McCONAGHY, E.; Laborer; Monroe.

McCONAGHY, George; Teamster; Monroe.

McCONAGHY, W. D.; Laborer; Monroe.

McCONEHY, A.; Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Monroe.

McCORMICK, L. C.; Laborer; Monroe.

McCROSKEY, L. P.; Telegraph operator.

McCROSKEY, Jas.; Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Monroe.

McCROSKEY, J. W.; Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Monroe.

McCROSKEY, W.; Farmer; Sec. 17; P. O. Monroe.

McCROSKEY, W. B.; Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Monroe.

McCROSKEY, W. B.
Farmer, stock raiser and dealer, Sec. 20, P.O. Monroe. He was born in east Virginia in 1827. He married Miss Nancy Fink in Virginia, and they moved to Adams Co IL in 1857 where they remained until about 1866 until they came to this county. Mr. McCroskey owns 450 acres of land and is extensively engaged in buying and shipping stock. He is of the Greenback Party.

McCROSKEY, Zora; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

McCUEN, Benj.; Carpenter; Monroe.

McCUEN, J.; Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Monroe.

McCUEN, W. W.
Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Monroe. He was born in Washington, PA 8 Dec 1828 and moved with his parents to Ashland Co OH in 1835. He married there to Miss Jane Hillborne 30 Aug 1854. She was born in Westmoreland Co PA 20 Dec 1830. They moved to this county in 1858. They have had five children--James W., died 9 years, 6 months, and 7 days. Mary E. married Jas. Romans, William E, Huldah J., and Ida M. He is of the Greenback Party, and the family are members of the M. E. Church, of which he is on the Board of Trustees. He owns 400 acres of land and is extensively engaged in stock raising.

McDONALD, J. A.; Blacksmith.

McDONALD, S.; Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Monroe.

McGRIFF, Patrick; Laborer.

McKEE, Samuel Mason
Monroe. he was born in the state of New York and when he was 2 years of age his parents moved to OH, whre he remained until the breaking out of the war of the rebellion. He enlisted in the 146th OH V. I. and was honorably discharged. He came to this county in 1864. He married Miss Annie M. Bain in Newton of this county in 1865. She was born in Washington Co., NY,in 1846. They have five children;;Frank E. b. 17 Aug 1866; Jennie V., 5 Jan 1868; Katie, 25 Dec 1870; Cora I., 11 may 1875; Florence O., 23 Apr 1878. Mrs. McKee's father Peter Bain, was a native of NY, and was born 2 Feb 1809. He married Miss J. McNeil and they moved to this county 19 Dec 1860. he died 23 Apr 1875. He was a most prominent and worthy citizen and raised a large family, several of whom are now living in this county.

McKee, W. H.; Grocer; Monroe.

McMULLEN, D.; Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Fairmount.

McREYNOLDS, David; Laborer; Monroe.

McREYNOLDS, S.; Farmer; Sec. 24; P. O. Monroe.

MALONG, John; Laborer; Monroe.

MARMAN, N. C.; Coal Miner; Monroe.

MARMON, John; Farmer; Sec. 28; P. O. Monroe.

MARSHAL, P. H.; Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Monroe.

MARTIN, J. F.; Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Monroe.

MARTIN, Richard; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

MARTIN, R. F.; Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Monroe.

MASON, John: Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Monroe.

MATEER, D.; Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Monroe.

MATEER, John
Farmer, Sec 36, P.O. Monroe. He was born in Ireland in 1828, and came to this county in 1849. he lived in Pittsburgh PA until 1853, then went to NY and sailed to California where he followed mining until 1856. In the Fall of that year he returned to Pittsburgh, remaining until 1861 when he came to this county. He married Miss Ellen Vinyard in this county in 1868. She was born in Linn Co. in 1846.

They have three children--Arestine Sarah, Laura N. and Clemenza Edna. During the war Mr. Mateer enlisted in Co E, 40th Iowa V. I. He was honorably discharged 2 Aug 1865He was in several battles, among them being the siege of Vicksburg. There were two of Mrs. Mateer's brothers in the army--L. C., and Thomas J. Vinyard. L. C. enlisted in the 4th IA V. C. and died in the service. Thomas J. also enlisted in an IN regiment. He served three years and seven months and was honorably discharged. Their father William Vinyard, was a native of Virginis. He was born 24 Nov 1811 and came to Linn Co., in 1830. He married Sarah Carroll who was b. in Canada. They came to Jasper Co. in 1865. He was ordained Deacon of the Missionary Baptist Church in Marion Co, and died in this county in 20 Aug 1875. Mr. Mateer and family are members of the United Presbyterian Church, he is a Republican, and owns 200 acres of land.

MATHEWS, Allen; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

MEAD, E.; Farmer; Sec. 16; P. O. Monroe.

MERCER, A.; Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Monroe.

MEREDITH, Jas.; Farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Monroe.

MEREDITH, L. M.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

MEREDITH, T. C; Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Monroe.

MEREDITH, Richard; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

METLER, Wm.; Farmer; P. O. Fairmount.

METZ, Charles; Laborer; Monroe.

MEETZ, Wm.; Laborer; Monroe.

MITCHELL, A. J.; Dairy; Monroe.

MITCHELL, D. W.; Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Monroe.

MONLUX Brothers
G. W., D. A. and S. C. Monlux, proprietors of the Jasper Flour Mills, and manufacturers of and dealers in flour, feed, cornmeal etc., three blocks south of the square, Monroe. These mills have been running over two years and are giving entire satisfaction in their work. they keep constantly running four run of buhrs, a corn sheller is attached to their mills in which farmers can shell their corn while waiting foer their grist. The flour made in these mills is being used in all the towns in the vicinity. Their father, Samuel Monlux who is about the mills, is a practical millwright, and an old citizen of this county. They employ a first-class miller. The Monlux family are natives of Ohio. They came to this county in 1869.

MONTGOMERY, J. C.; Farmer; P. O. Monroe.

MONTGOMERY, W. M.; Farmer; Sec. 9; P. O. Fairmount.

MORANLY, John.

MOORE, John; Retired Merchant; Monroe.

MORRIS, W. H. ; Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Monroe.

MORRISON, H.; of MORRISON Bros.; Monroe.

MORRISON, James; Painter; Monroe.

MORISON, John and Bro.
Proprietors of carriage andwagon factory, Monroe. They have all the machinery that can be put to use. Their wagons are solid, durable and well finished. Their carriages and buggies have received premiums at the State and county fairs for elegance in finish, ease in running, lightness and strength. Their Eureka cultivator is a perfect triumph and we have no hesitation in saying that it is the best cultivator manufactured. Their blacksmith and repair shop is always provided with good workmen, and ready for work. Mr. J Morrison is one of the representative manufacturers in Central Iowa.

MORRISON, R.; Wagon maker; Monroe.

MOSHIER, D.; Farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Monroe.

MOSHIER, Z.; Wagon maker; Monroe.

MURPHY, H. M.; Farmer; Sec. 12; P. O. Monroe.

MURPHY, M. E.; Butcher; Monroe.