Jasper County, Iowa

ARMSTRONG, W. E.; Barber; Colfax.

BADGER, H. L.; Farmer; Sec. 7; P. O. Mitchellville.

BAILEY, J. W.; Farmer; S. 28; P. O. Mitchellville.

BAKER, E. H.; Retired Merchant, Colfax.

BARKER, Richard
Farmer; P. O. Colfax; born in Pennsylvania in 1802; came to Washington, N.Y. in 1812; thence to Ohio in 1835; thence to Indiana in 1839. Owns his residence in Colfax. Married Miss Ann ROWE in 1825; she was born in Madison Co., N.Y. in 1805. They have seven children - Elizabeth, Mary, Mariah, William, Ann, Eliza, Rebecca, Syble and James Z. Are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Barker is a retired farmer. He came to Powesheik Tp., this county, when it was entirely new, there being but five settlers in the township.

BAKER, W. T.; Harness Maker; Colfax.

BANTA, J. A.; Farmer; S. 17; P. O. Mitchellville.

BARRETT, B.; Farmer; S. 17; P. O. Mitchellville.

BATTELS, B.; Farmer; S. 6; P. O. Mitchellville.

BONNELL, J. W.; Merchant; Colfax.

BOOTHROY, J.; Farmer; S. 21; P. O. Mitchellville.

BROWN, Calvin F.
Farmer; S. 31; P. O. Mitchellville; born in Ohio in 1841; came to Minnesota in 1846; thence to Van Buren Co., Iowa, in 1848; thence to Mahaska Co. in 1856, and to Jasper CO. in 1864. He owns 250 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Miss Alice M. J. EVERT in May 1869. She was born in Ohio Nov. 21, 1843, and died in Oct. 1872. He then married Miss Laura J. CHILDS in 1874. She was born in Medina Co., Ohio in 1844; they have one child - Bessie M., born in 1876. Republican; Township Trustee in Polk Co. Members of M. E. Church.

BROWN, E. H.; Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Mitchellville.

BROWN, James E.
Farmer; S. 31; P. O. Mitchellville; born in Van Buren Co., Iowa in Feb. 1851; came to Mahaska Co. in 1856; thence to Jasper Co. in 1864. Has 120 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Flora A. STARKS in 1873; she was born in St. Lawrence Co., N.Y. in Feb. 1854. They have three children - Nellie, Freddie and Eliza. Republican; he is a member of the M. E. Church.

BROWN, T.; ; Farmer; S. 33; P. O. Mitchellville.

BUCK, E.; Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Prairie City.

BURNS, ELIAS
Farmer; Sec. 36; P. O. Prairie City; born in Vermont in 1833; came to Jasper Co. in 1868; has 160 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Sarah BURNS in 1866; she was born in the State of New York in 1849. They have three children - Bailey, Mira and Buel. Is School Director. Democratic. Enlisted in the 2d Vt. V. I., Co. E., Capt. Bigsby; took part at Fredericksburg; then transferred to Veteran Reserve July 1, 1863, doing guard duty, escorting recruits, hospital duty, etc., until mustered out July 31, 1865.

BYE, S. K.; Druggist; Colfax.

CAIN, W. P., of Cain & Hepford, General Merchandise; Colfax.

CLARK, L. C.; Farmer; S. 13; P. O. Colfax.

COCHRAN, J.; Farmer; S. 12; P. O. Colfax.

CROFT, Martha J.
City Hotel, corner of Front & Walnut streets; Colfax; born in Vermont in 1829; came to Jasper Co. in 1867. Married Chester H. STONE in 1857; he was born in Vermont in 1820, and died August 1874. Then married Wm. M. CROFT; born in Ohio in 1838. Mr. Stone was among the early settlers of Jasper CO.; he built all the bridges on the R. I. R. R. from Kellogg to Des Moines, and all the county bridges of any importance. Mrs. Croft owns the Pacific as well as the City Hotel; also a house and lot at Newton. All the first religious services held at Colfax were held in her dining room.

CRAGAN, P. H.; Notary Public and Insurance Agent; Colfax.

CRAIG, S. R.; Farmer; S. 20; P. O. Mitchellville.

CROSS, Ammi W.
Butcher and Dealer in Live Stock; market on Walnut Street; Colfax; born in Maine Sept. 9, 1817. Came to Ohio in 1840; thence to Jasper Co. in 1855. He owns his residence, a house and lot on Walnut, his shop and forty acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. He married Miss Martha DREW in 1840; she was born in the State of Maine Jan. 22, 1816. They have five children - Rosilla, John M., Joseph D., Nancy and Freeman. Held office of Justice of the Peace, Trustee of Powesheik Tp., School Director for several years. Mr. Cross is one of the early settlers; broke ground on his farm of ninety acres himself; sold out in 1877; opened his present business in fall of 1877.

COMMONS, L. L.; Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Mitchellville.

DEE, G. C.; Barber, Colfax.

DAFT, W. H.
Farmer, Breeder, and Shipper of Poland-China Hogs; Sec. 22; P. O. Prairie City; born in England in 1842; emigrated to America in1847, and to Jasper Co. in 1868; has 160 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Ann BREMIN in 1865; she was born in England in 1839. They have four children - Clifton C., Clara M., Luctun and Stella. Republican. Held the Office of Secretary of School Board five years, and Justice of the Peace six years. Enlisted in 47th Illinois V. I. in 1865; took part in battles at Vicksburg, Corinth, Island No. 10 and skirmishes of lesser note; mustered out in 1864, at Washington, D. C.
Note: Transcriber's note: The original in from which this transcription is taken lists 1865 as the enlistment date, and an EARLIER date of 1864 as the date for being mustered out.

DYKE, O. B.; Tinner, Colfax.

DOANE, L. D. & Bro.; Farm Machinery and Pumps, Colfax.

DOTSON, Eli E.
Farmer and Teacher; Sec. 8; P. O. Colfax; born in Edgar Co., Illinois in 1847; came to Jasper Co. in 1848. Has eighty-seven acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Miss Mary E. HERST in 1867; she was born in Indiana in 1848. They have five children - Ulysses S., Sarah B., Charles A., Eli E. and Lizzie E. Republican. Was one of the early setlers of the county, coming to Jasper when only 1 year old, receiving his early education in log school houses; has since attended school at Grinnell, Iowa.

DOWDEN, A. T.; Farmer; S. 32; P. O. Prairie City.

DOUD, M. P.; Justice of the Peace, Colfax.

ELY, Samuel J.; Blacksmith, Colfax.

ELLETT, Permella
Farming; Sec. 24; P. O. Colfax; born in Gallia Co., Ohio in 1817; came to Greene Co., Ind. in 1826; thence to Mashall Co., Iowa in 1856, and to Jasper Co. in 1857. Has 170 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Barton S. ELLETT in 1835; he was born in Fleming Co., Ky. in 1810; died in Greene Co., Ind. Dec. 21, 1855, leaving three children - Amanda, who died March 24, 1857; Elizabeth and Matilda. Mrs. Ellett is among the early settlers; came to Iowa a widow with three children, and has as fine a farm and as good buildings as any in the township.

EMERY, C. P.; Farmer; S. 23; P. O. Colfax.

EMERY, J.; Sec. 24; P. O. Colfax.

ENGLISH, J.; Livery, Colfax.

EVANS, G.; Farmer; S. 9; P. O. Mitchellville.

FANSLER, John; Miller; P. O. Colfax.

FICKESS, J. W.; Blacksmith; Colfax.

FISHER, John; Engineer; Colfax.

FITZHUGH, H.; Farmer; S. 15; P. O. Mitchellville.

FITZHUGH, Henry
Farmer; Sec. 6; P. O. Mitchellville; proprietor of coal mines; born in Oswego, N.Y. in 1832; came to Jackson Co., Illinois in 1865, there engaged in coal business until 1870, thence to Jasper Co. Has 850 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Republican.

FITZHUGH, R. H. & G.; Farmers; Secs. 6 and 15; P. O. Mitchellville.

FOGG, D. W.; Farmer; S. 17; P. O. Mitchellville.

FRENCH, W.; Farmer; S. 9; P. O. Colfax.

GEORGE, W. F.; Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Prairie City.

GEORGE, Wm. H.
Farmer and Stock Grower; Sec. 23; P. O. Prairie City; born in Warren Co., Illinois, Nov. 1, 1836; came to Jasper Co. in 1869. Has 140 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Miss Annette RANSOM in 1860; she was born in the State of New York June 14, 1838. They have six children - Eva, Ellie, William F., Mary, Charles and Hallie. Democratic. Member of A., F. & A. M. Lodge No. 218, Prairie City.

GILBERT, James M.
Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Colfax; born in Russell Co., Va., Nov. 13, 1817 came to Jasper County in 1865, his father having moved to Carter Co., Ky. in 1827. Has 131 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Miss WILBURN in 1843; she was born in Virginia in 1826; died in November 1851, leaving one child - Sarah E., born in 1846. Then married Sarah J. AUFILL in November 1852; she was born in Kentucky, Oct. 5, 1830; they have six children - Mary E., John B., Martha J., William H., Mandy M. and Alden. Republican. Member of the Grange. He is a member of the Campbellite Church.

GILBERT, J. M.; Farmer; Sec. 25; P. O. Prairie City.

GIFFORD, John; Carpenter; Colfax.

GETSHELL & Sons; Lumber, Sash, Doors and Blinds; Colfax.

GOODMAN, James
Framer; Sec. 11; P. O. Colfax; born in Ireland in 1839; emigrated to America in 1842; came to Henry Co., Illinois in 1866; thence to Jasper Co. in 1870. Has forty acres of land, valued at $30. Married Ellen GRADY in 1861; she was born in New York City in 1842. They have six children - John E., James H., Edward J., Florence, Mary and Elnora. Democrat; ember of the Catholic Church.

GRAHAM, Christian R.
Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Prairie City; born in Pennsylvania in 1835; came to Jasper County in 1870. Has 280 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Anna M. UZZELL in 1857; she was born in South Wales in 1837. They have four children - Christa, James, William and John. Republican. Has held the office of School Director since he first came to this county; President of the School Board at the present time; also Township Trustee. Member of Home Guards in Pennsylvania.

GREEN, C. D.; Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Mitchellville.

GRIFFITHS, G. W.; Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mitchellville.

GRINNELL, J. B.; Grain Elevator; P. O. Grinnell.

HANLEY, A.; Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Mitchellville.

HANNA, Patrick; Farmer; S. 28; P. O. Colfax.

HASNESS, H.
Farmer and Stock Dealer; Sec. 34; P. O. Prairie City; born in Ohio in 1837; came to Jasper County in 1863; has forty acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. Married Adeline WILSON in 1865; she was born in Illinois in 1847. They have four children - George, Charles, Carrie and Pearl. Greenbacker. Drafted, in 1864, into the 10th Iowa Infantry; skirmishing, etc.; mustered out in Washington, D. C. in 1865. Mr. Hasness has been one of the heaviest stock dealers of the county, as well as a heavy grain dealer, until within three or four years; is dealing in horses at the present time.

HAYES, Daniel B.
Farmer and Stock Grower; Sec. 27; P. O. Prairie City; born in Henry Co., Ind., April 1, 1842; came to Jasper Co. in 1846; has 240 acres of land, valued at $65 per acre. Married Elizabeth PORTER in 1866; she was born in Indiana in 1842, and died in 1868. He then married Mary HENSLEY in 1871; she was born in Iowa in 1852; they have three children - Grace, Mercy and Peace. He is a Greenback Democrat. Has held the offices of School Director, Road Supervisor, and Justice of the Peace; held the office two terms, and resigned. Are members of the Christian Church. Was Master of Grange one year. Has just completed a house which is acknowledged to be the finest in this county; from the upper rooms of which one can see for twenty miles or more in any direction; as beautiful grove and as pleasant a place, generally, as the county affords.

HERMAN, L.; Farmer; S. 25; P. O. Prairie City.

HIATT, I. H.; Farmer; S. 30; P. O. Mitchellville.

HINTON, Constance C.
Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. Colfax; born in Pennsylvania Dec. 23, 1837; came to Jasper Co. in 1866; has 160 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Barbara GRAHAM in 1862; she was born in Pennsylvania in Dec. 1843. They have five children - Isaac T., Rebecca, Gertrude, Charles and Gracie. Democratic; she is a member of the M. E. Church. Enlisted in the 148th Penn. V. I. in 1862; participated in the battles of Chancellorville, Lookout Mountain, Fairview, Bull Run, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Culpeper Court House, Mine Run, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor and skirmishes; mustered out at Harrisburg, Penn. in 1865.

HINTON, R.; Farmer; Sec. 13; P. O. Colfax.

HIBBS, G. H.; Farmer; S. 9; P. O. Mitchellville.

HIBBS, W. V.; Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mitchellville.

HODSALL, G. A.; Farmer; S.16; P. O. Mitchellville.

HOLIDAY, John; Brick Maker; Colfax.

HOLLAND, E. M.
Physician and Surgeon, and local Preacher in the M. E. Church, Colfax; residence and office on Front St., Block 1, Lots 4 & 5; born in Clermont Co., Ohio in 1832; came to La Salle Co., Illinois in 1840; thence to Nebraska in 1871; thence to Jefferson Co, Iowa in 1874, and to Jasper Co. in 1877. Married Miss Marilla ROBBINS in 1852; she was born in Ohio in 1832, and died in Jan. 1868, leaving five children - Edwin L., Eva L., Henry R., John F. and Lotta H. He then married Miss Christina M. DUPRAY in 1874. She was born in Jackson Co., Iowa in 1852; they have one child - Raymond L. Republican in politics. Held the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction at former place of residence. Members of the M. E. Church. He is a member of the Brighton Lodge, No. 64, Masonic; also a member and officer of Sons of Temperance and Good Templars; was a member of the Union League during the war.

HOLLAR, F. M.; Farmer; S. 31; P. O. Mitchellville.

HOLLAR, J. W.; Farmer; S. 31; P. O. Mitchellville.

HUME, J.; Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mitchellville.

HASKIT, Wm.; Druggist.

HUME, John
Farmer; SDec. 19; P. O. Mitchellville; born in Indiana in 1831; came to Story Co., Iowa in 1858; thence to Madison Co. in 1860; thence to Jasper Co. in 1861. Has 200 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Mary J. SLAYDEN in 1857; she was born in Indiana in 1831. They have three children - James H., Lizzie and Joseph L. Republican. Member of the Board of Trustees three years. Members of the Congregational Church. Mr. Hume came to Iowa while it was yet a territory; followed trapping; carried the mail from Marengo to Iowa City on horseback; at times would have only one letter.

ILIFF, H. J.; Boots and Shoe; Colfax.

IMELL, M. B.; Clerk.

INGMIRE, E. M., of Kendig & Ingmire, Livery and Feed Stable, Front St., Colfax; res. Walnut street; born in Muskingum Co., Ohio in 1849; removed to Hocking Co., Ohio in 1851; thence to Jasper Co. in 1865. Married Miss Gertrude in December 1876; she was born in Illinois in 1855. They have one child - Adelbert E., born in 1877. Republican. Enlisted in the 63rd O. V. I. in 1863; participated in the battles of Resaca, Kingston, Huntsville and Julesburg, where he was wounded; mustered out at Indianapolis in April 1865.

JENKS, W. C.; Grocer, Colfax.

JARNAGIN, Jos. W.
Editor and Proprietor of the Colfax Journal; office on Walnut street; born in Warren Co., Illinois in 1853; came to Marion Co. in 1865; thence to Jasper Co. in 1877; attended Central University at Pella from 1872 to 1876; then came to Monroe, Iowa, and in company with J. H. Betzer, started the Monroe Times in March 1877; thence to Sheridan Co., Iowa, with Lucas Co. Republican, and on the 4th of January 1878, issued the first number of the Colfax Sentinel; was elected Principal of the school of Colfax.

KANE, Wm.; Farmer; S. 25; P. O. Prairie City.

KELLY, D.; Farmer; S. 11; P. O. Colfax.

KELSEY, Wm.; firm of Kelsey & Kennedy, Colfax.

KENDIG, C. K.; fim of Kendig & Ingmire, Livery and Feed Stable, Front street; res. Howard street, Colfax; born in Lancaster Co., Penn. in 1848; came to Jasper Co. in May 1868. Married Miss Olive Sumpter, 1876; she was born in Vermillion Co., Ind. in 1853. Republican.

KENNEDY, J. M.; firm of Kennedy & Kelsey, dealers in hardware, furniture and coffins, Walnut street; res. Howard street, Colfax; born in Washington Co., Penn. in 1838; came to Jasper Co. in 1867. Married Miss Anna M. TROTH in October 1877; she was born in Highland Co., OHio in 1853. Republican in politics. Has held the office of Town Treasurer; has been a member of the Board of DIrectors. Members of the Presbyterian Church. Enlisted in teh 1st Penn. Cav. in 1861; participated in the battles of Wilderness, was all through the battle of Gettysburg, and all the principal battles of the Eastern army; was mustered out at Philadelphia in September 1864.

KINGDON, Wm.
Farmer and Township Trustee; Sec. 36; P. O. Prairie City.

KUNELAS, T.; Farmer; S. 21; P. O. Prairie City.

KNIGHT, R. A.
Dealer in General Merchandise, Walnut street, Colfax; residence Des Moines, Iowa; born in Dummerston, Windham Co., Vt. in 1831; came to Des Moines, Iowa in 1862; had the largest and most extensive dry goods business in that city until Dec. 10, 1877; commenced business in Colfax in May 1877. Married Miss Lula E. LONGFELLOW in November 1875; she was born in Maine in 1848. They have one child - Randolph L., born in August 1876. Democratic; he is a member of the Episcopal Church; she is a member of the Congregational Church. He is a member of Masonic Lodge, Temple Commandery at Des Moines, a Knights Templar; also fraternity of Knights of Pythias.

KUHNS, Philip
Farmer; S. 32; P. O. Prairie City; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Jan. 22, 1839; came to Jasper Co. in 1851; has 320 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Miss Dora Ann BATLES in 1861; she was born in Vermont in 1844. They have seven children - Lydia, A. R., Eliza J., Viola, Nora, Emra, Archy and Ary. Greenbacker.

LABOUR, L. J.; Attorney at Law, Colfax.

LACY, J. T.; Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Mitchellville.

LIBOLT, J. L.; Farmer; S.23; P. O. Colfax.

LEONARD, Chas. E.; Farmer; S. 8; P. O. Mitchville.

LEONARD, E.
Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Mitchellville; born in Massachusetts in 1821; came to Wisconsin in 1844; thence to Jasper Co. in 1868. Has 200 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Miss Harriet WINTERS; she was born in Wisconsin in 1823; died in 1863, leaving seven children - Elvena S., Harrison H., Martha E., Irena E., Charles E., Truman and Ella died in 1864. Then married Miss Harriet HAWKINS; she was born in the State of New York in 1839; they have five children - Wallace M., Frederick R., George W., Emma R. and Maud. Republican. Has held the offices of School Director, Township Trustee and Road Supervisor.

LOVE, James L.
Farmer; S. 16; P. O. Mitchelville; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn. in 1832; came to Dubuque Co. in 1855; thence to McDonald Co., Illinois in 1857; thence to Lewis Co., Mo. in 1858; thence to Audrain Co., Mo. in 1860; to Scott Co., Iowa in 1861; to Cedar Co. in 1866, and to Jasper Co. in 1869. He has 160 acres of land, valued at $65 per acre. Elder in the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Love came to Iowa empty-handed, working by the month in Dubuque Co. at from $12 to $15 per month.

McCRACKEN, John; armer; S. 13; P. O. Colfax.

McCLELLAN, D. H.
Farmer; S.33; P. O. Prairie City; born in Pennsylvania in 1831; came to Iowa in 1867, and to Jasper Co. in 1869. Has 160 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Emily J. HARRIS in 1867; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1833. Has held the office of Township Trustee. Democrat.

McDONALD, A. W.
Farmer and Stock Grower; S. 17; P. O. Mitchellville; born in Greene Co., Ohio in 1830; came to Jasper Co. in 1856. Has 400 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. Married Caroline W. CRAMBALL in 1857; she was born in Providence, R. I. in 1831. They have three children - Andrew C., William P. and Elizabeth H. Republican. Has held the offices of County Supervisor, Justice of teh Peace, Township Clerk, School Director, etc.

McFADDEN, S.; Farmer; S. 35; P. O. Prairie City.

McFARLAND, J.; Farmer; S. 16; P. O. Mitchellville.

McGREGOR, J.; Farmer; S. 16; P. O. Newton.

MACURDY, William
Farmer; Sec. 14; P. O. COlfax; born in New Jersey in 1831; came to Jasper CO. in 1873. Has eighty acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss Elizabeth VANFLEET in 1867; she was born in Illinois in 1841. They have six children - Emma L., Ida, Alson, Walter, Mary J. and Elvena. Democratic; is a member of the M. E. Church.

MAIN, John; Sec. 23; P. O. Prairie City.

MALCOMSON, A.; Farmer; S. 35; P. O. Prairie City.

MASKLEY, J.; Farmer; S. 31; P. O. Mitchellville.

MASON, J.; Farmer; S. 19; P. O. Mitchellville.

MASTILLER, C.; Farmer; S. 33; P. O. Prairie City.

MEAD, Lewis P.
Farmer; Sec. 21; P. O. Mitchellville; born in Chemung Co., N. Y., Dec. 1834; came to Lenawee Co., Mich. in 1836; thence to Fulton Co., Ohio in 1863; and to Jasper Co. in 1867. Has 160 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Miss Mary A. HAGAMAN in 1860; she was born in Lenawee Co., Mich. in 1838. They have two children - Annie E. and Ira J. Democrat; members of the Christian Church. Township Trustee; on School Board; member of A., F. & A. M. Lodge, No. 313, Mitchellville.

MILLER, O.; Livery, Colfax.

MILLER, Peter
Farmer; Sec. 33; P. O. Mitchellville; born in Ohio in 1833; came to Polk Co. in 1868. Has 445 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. Married Cordelia D. CHILDS in 1865. She was born in Ohio in 1842. They have six children - Fred C., Charles, Clara D., Edith M., Almond D. and Edmund G. Republican. Has held offices of Township Trustee, Assessor, Road Supervisor. She is a member of the Congregational Church. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge, No. 313, Mitchellville. Enlisted in the 8th Ohio V. I., first call 1861, three months; mustered out July 1861; re-enlisted in 42d Ohio V. I. Sept. 1861; participated at Mill Creek, Cumberland Gap, Pound Gap Bayou, Port Gibson; run blockade on river at several points at and below Vicksburg; mustered out at Columbus, Ohio Oct. 1864; re-enlisted as private; promoted to Sergeant, then to Second Lieutenant, and to First Lieutenant, and had command of company for some time. Mr. Miller came to Iowa at quite an early date from Ohio in a wagon, having about $2,500. Has been here about ten years, and is worth at present $25,000; has made what he has himself, working for his father until 25 years of age; was engaged in the mercantile business, and Postmaster before coming here.

MILLSAP, Thos.
Farmer and Stock Grower; Sec. 25; P. O. Prairie City; born in Missouri in 1824. Mr. M.'s father was one of the early pioneers of Wisconsin; went to Dubuque when there were but a few board shanties there; was driven back to the Wisconsin side by the Indians; his business was mining and smelting; went to California in 1849; died in 1851, at Panama, on his return home; was in the Blackhawk war. Mr. M. came to Jasper Co. in 1867. Has 245 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. He married Miss Mary ALEXANDER in 1848; she was born in Scotland in 1825. They have six children - Charles, Eddy, Albert, Lucy, Marion and Delos. Republican. Has held office of Sub- Director, Township Supervisor and was Representative from Jackson County in the General Assembly held at Des Moines in 1858. Member of the Presbyterian Church. Enlisted in the 16th Regiment Iowa V. I. in 1862; participated in the battle of Shiloh; mustered out in 1863 on account of ill health. Mr. M. commenced on his farm in an entirely new and unimproved state; now has a house costing $2,500, and has built fence and outbuildings to correspond; has a grove of 1,200 soft maples, put out in the sod in 1867; they now stand forty feet high; has 200 fine bearing apple trees, with numerous smaller fruits. At the time of Mr. M.'s coming to Jasper County, but few bridges were in existence; he has taken a lively interest in the completion of the many substantial bridges now spanning the streams in his vicinity.

MINSHALL, W. F.; Restaurant, Colfax.

MITCHELL, Thomas; Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Mitchellville.

MORGAN, D. L.; Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Mitchellville.

MOORE, F. M.; Baker, Colfax.

MORRISON, M. D.
Blacksmith, shop on Walnut street; residence, Locust street; born on Prince Edward Island in 1853; came to America in 1872, and to Jasper Co. in 1872; owns shop and contents. Married Virginia ADAMS in 1877; she was born in 1858; she is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Republican. Is a member of the Masonic Lodge, No. 194, Fairview; Also, Calvin Lodge of Orangemen, of Prince Edward Island?

MONSOON, C. D.; Grain Dealer and Miller, Colfax.

NANOS, J. P.; Farmer; Sec. 8; P. O. Mitchellville.

NORMAN, O. P.
Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Prairie City; born in Tompkins Co., N. Y. in 1826; came to Jasper County in 1865. Has forty-three acres of land, valued at $70 per acre. Married Mary WHITE in 1848; she was born in Tompkins CO., N. Y. in 1826. Greenbacker; member of Baptist Brethren Church.

OLDFIELD, D. P.; Sec. 7; P. O. Mitchellville.

OSGOOD, Joel; Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Mitchellville.

OSGOOD, Perry
Farmer and Stock Grower, also Dealer in Livestock; Sec. 19; P.O. Mitchellville; born in Wood Co., Ohio in 1839; came to Lenawee Co., Mich. in 1848; thence to Jasper Co. in 1863. Has 296 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Amanda M. MATIER in 1869; she was born in Wisconsin in 1850. They have four children - Stella A., Della M., Ora A. and infant. Independent in politics.

PATCHEN, John H.
Farmer; Sec. 19; P. O. Prairie City; born in Clearfield Co., Penn. in 1848; came to Mahaska Co., Iowa in 1857; to Jasper County in 1866. Has 320 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Miss Asneth ADKINS in 1871; she was born in Genesee Co., Illinois in 1854. They have three children - Maud A., Clarence D. and Henry E. Democrat.

PATRIE, Paul J.
Farmer; Sec. 32; P. O. Prairie City; born in Mahaska Co., Iowa in 1856; came to Jasper Co. in 1858. Has 240 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Miss Isabel SMITH in 1875; she was born in Polk Co., Iowa in 1858. They have one child - Harriet E., born May 29, 1877. Democratic.

PEARSON, D. W.; Farmer; S. 19; P. O. Mitchellville.

PEASE, F. L.; Agricultural Dealer and Painter, Colfax.

PENN, R. W.
Grocer, Front st.; residence Walnut st., Colfax; born in Ohio in 1857; came to Keokuk Co., Iowa in 1857; and to Jasper Co. in 1876. Owns a good line of goods and his store. Married Miss Mary NELSON in 1878; she was born in Ohio in 1853. Member of the Masons' Union. Greenbacker.

PICKENS, S. K.; Physician, Colfax.

POTTER, Alfred
Farmer, Stock Grower and Dealer; Sec. 21; P. O. and residence Prairie City; born in Litchfield Co., Conn. in 1845; came to Jasper Co. in 1860. Has 200 acres of land, valued at $70 per acre. Married Harriet M. WICKERSHAM in 1873; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1846. Republican; members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Potter came to this county with his father; breaking out fifty acres, he has added to it until he has 200 acres. Has held the office of Township Trustee.

PRICE, R.; Agent for Getchell & Son, Lumber Dealers, Colfax.

RACKEY, Jacob; Balcksmith; Sec. 17; P. O. Des Moines.

REED, J. H.; Farmer; Sec. 29; P. O. Mitchellville.

REID, James H.
Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Mitchellville; born in West Virginia in 1836; came to Scott Co., Iowa in 1855; and to Jasper Co. in 1868. Has 120 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss Augusta C. METTIER in 1865; she was born in Scott Co., Iowa in 1844. They have four children - Jennie E., John M., Ida A. and Edward. Independent in politics. School Director.

REEVES, L. D.; Farmer; S. 8; P. O. Colfax.

RICHEY, J. A; Farmer; S. 9; P. O. Colfax.

RODGERS, J. R.; Lumber Dealer, Colfax.

RIEF, M.; Shoemaker, Colfax.

RYAN, J. R.; Physician, Colfax.

ROGER, W. L.; Farmer; S. 12; P. O. Colfax.

RYAN, W. S.; Physician, Colfax.

SADLER, Joseph; Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Mitchellville.

SANDERSON, J. W.
Justice of the Peace; res. Division st., Colfax; born in Brooklyn, N. Y. in 1832; came to Jasper Co. in 1867. Owns his residence. Married Miss E. F. SPILLER in 1855; she was born in Canada in 1832; died in 1856; then married Miss Sarah N. COE in 1864; she was born in Thompson, Ct. in 1843; died in April 1875, leaving three children - Edith J. (died in September 1876), Hattie E., Willie E.; then married Mary DECORE in 1877; she was born in Ohio in 1844. Democratic in politics. Member of the G. A. R., and Patron of Husbandry. Joined the navy in 1846 in Boston, Mass.; assisted in taking the towns of Alvarado, Vera Cruz; helped to land the troops under Gen. Scott; came home to Brooklyn in the United States store ship Supply, and by his own request was selected as one of the crew on an exploring expedition under the command of Linch; discharged from the United States navy in December 1848. Enlisted in the 13th Mass. Vol. Inf. in May 1861; participated in the taking of Bolivar Heights; and was promoted to First Lieutenant there for services in the field; had charge as Second Sergeant of 2d Platoon of Co. C, 13th Mass., and the command of which he had charge captured the first gun captured from the rebels by the Army of the Potomac, and was discharged for disability in July 1862, and enlisted as private in Co. A, 51st Mass. Inf. in Oct. 1862; was promoted to First Lieutenant Nov. 1, 1862; served in North Carolina; participated at Whitehall, Kingston, Goldsboro, and others; was mustered out from that regiment in August 1863; then received a commission as recruiting officer from the War Department to recruit for the 57th Mass. Vol. Inf.; mustered in as Captain Jan. 4, 1864; participated in the battles of Wilderness, North and South Anna and Spottsylvania Court House; wounded, and went in hospital; did service at Washington as Assistant Provost Marshal; mustered out Nov. 10, 1864, but served until Jan. 12, 1865.

SCHAFFER, G. W.; Minister; S. 7; P. O. Davenport.

SCHAEFFER, James
Farmer; Sec. 22; P. O. Mitchellville; born in Licking Co., Ohio in 1853; came to Jasper Co. in 1858; has 160 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Miss Esther HUBBARD in 1875; she was born in Princeton, Scott Co., Iowa in 1856. They have one child - Hattie May, born Feb. 19, 1877. He is a member of the Lutheran Church; she is a Methodist; Republican.

SCOTT, Hugh
Farmer; Sec. 35; P. O. Prairie City; born in Fleming Co., Ky. in 1799; came to Jasper Co. in 1856; has 260 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. Married Miss Mary LEWIS in 1827; she was born in Kentucky in 1811; died June 1, 1852, leaving ten children - Charles, died in 1963; Hannah, 1863; Henry, 1863; Albert, 1863; Lewis, 1862; Asenath Perry, died in 1852; Harriet and Jacob; their oldest son William died in 1830. Mr. S. is an old-line Ahig; is now a Republican; hass held the office of Justice of the Peace, Township Assessor, Township Trustee, and School Director of Prairie City schools. Mr. Scott is among the early settlers, coming upon his farm when entirely new. Had five sons in the late war, non of whom came home alive, three going from home and two left families.

SCHLOSSER, J.; Farmer; S. 16; P. O. Prairie City.

SCOTT, J.; Farmer; S. 35; P. O. Prairie City.

SHELDON, F.; Brick Maker, Colfax.

SHEPHARD, L.; Farmer; S. 24; P. O. Colfax.

SHERMAN, W. T.; Jeweler, Colfax.

SIMPSON, John W.
Farmer and Stock-grower; Sec. 28; P. O. Prairie City; born in Monroe Co., N. Y. in 1830; came to Jasper Co. in 1867; has 160 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre. Married Miss Sarah GILBERT in 1867; she was born in Carter Co., Ky. in 1848. They have two children - Olive and Johnnie. Republican.

SIMPSON, J.; Farmer; S. 28; P. O. Prairie City.

SMALL, Edgar S.
Baker and Restaurant, Front st., Colfax; res. same; born in Kentucky in 1854; came to Jasper Co. in 1870. Married Miss Mary E. MARQUIS Jan. 1878; she was born in Hardin Co., Ohio in 1859. Democratic in politics; members of the Presbyterian Church.

SMITH, J. A.; Preacher M. E. Church, Colfax.

SMITH, J. B.
Farmer; Sec. 23; P. O. Colfax; born in Ohio in 1834; came to Jasper Co. in 1861; has 160 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Married Miss Rebecca A. KENNEDY April 1862; she was born in Ohio March 1843. They have five children - Edward E., Lowell B., Harvey H., Leonard and an infant not named. Cast a vote for Fremont, and is a Republican to the present time. Has held offices from School Directopr to Justice of the Peace. He is a member of the M. E. Church. A teacher of vocal music when a young man.

STAHL, John
Blacksmith Shop, on Front st., Colfax; res. Wseton Addition; born in Pennsylvania in 1843; came to Iowa in 1870, and to Jasper Co. in 1877. Owns shop and contents. Married Florence A. DYER in 1863; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1844. They have three children - dgar [sic-Edgar] W., J. Haller and Nora A. Republian in politics. Was City Marshal of Liscomb; member of I. O. O. F. Lodge, No. 242, Liscomb, Iowa. Has filled every office in the Lodge. Enlkisted in 34th Illinois V. I. in 1862; participated in Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Stone River, Battle Creek, Ala.; with Sherman all through; wounded at Resaca Grove; re-enlisted in 1863; mustered out in 1865 at Louisville, Ky.

STAYNOR, J. M.; Telegraph Operator, Colfax.

STINER, F. M.; Farmer, S. 31; P. O. Mitchellville.

ST. LOUIS, Joseph
Farmer; P. O. Mithcellville; born in Plattsburg, N.Y. in 1832; came to Japser Co. in 1864. Married Orelia MARSHALL in 1857; she was born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y. in 1839. They have five children - Ann E., Abbie, Henry, Joseph and Emma. Republican. Has held the office of Justice of the Pe4ace, Township Truste, School Director, and others. A., F. & A. M. Lodge, No. 313, Mitchellville. Mr. St. Louis has planted 70 acres of corn; has an extensive crop of wheat and small grain, all looking well.

STONE, E. O.
Dealer in General Merchandise, cor. Wlanut and Howard sts., Colfax; residence same; born in Mahaska Co., Iowa in 1844; came to Jasper Co. in 1861. Married Miss R. E. TYSON in 1867; she was born in Ohio in 1845. They have three children - Nellie G., Jessie L. and Frank. Republican in politics. Has held office of City Treasurer; member of School Borad at present.

TOTTEN, Albert, Sr.
Farmer; Sec. 31; P. O. Prairie City.

TRISLER, James; Farmer; Sec. 34; P. O. Prairie City; born in Jessamine Co., Ky. in 1815; came to Clermont Co., Ohio, 1818; thence to Bartholomew Co., Ind. in 1867; has 240 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Agnes BRADLEY in 1844; she was born in Pulaski Co., Ky. in 1827. They have three children - Henry L., William M. and Isabel A. Greenbacker; members of Baptist Church. His two sons, Henry L. and Lafayette, enlisted in 33d Ind. V. I. in 1862; Henry L. went with Sherman's march to the sea; was taken prisoner at Franklin, Tenn.; held at Libby Prison; exchanged; re-enlisted; promoted to First Lieutenant; mustered out in 1865; Lafayette died in Tennessee in 1864 of typhoid fever, brought home and buried at Hartsville, Ind.

VALENTINE, Edmon; S. 7; P. O. Mitchellville.

VAN WINKLE, Jesse; Farmer; S. 28; P. O. Prairie City.

WAGNER, Joseph; Farmer; S. 33; P. O. Prairie City.

WOODS, G. B.; S. 12; P. O. Colfax.

WEAVER, J. F.; General Merchandise, Colfax.

WELLS, William B.
Farmer; S. 9; P. O. Mitchellville; born in Wellsburg, West Virginia in 1844; came to Jasper Co. in July 1875; has 202 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Amanda J. HEDY in 1867; she was born in Brooke Co., W. Va. in June 1849. They have three children - James W., born in 1868; Rosa M., born in November 1871; and Emma A., born in Jan. 1874. Republican. Has held the office of Township Clerk two terms. Member of the Christian Church. Enlisted in the 12th W. Va. V. I. in 1862; participated in the battle of Winchester, Va.; then detailed as clerk at headquarters, Department of West Virginia, until mustered out in 1865. Insurance agent three years after the war.

WEST & WEAVER; General Merchandise, Colfax.

WEST, J. T.; Grain Dealer, Colfax.

WEST, W. L.; General Merchant, Colfax.

WESTON, H. L.; Farmer; S. 1; P. O. Colfax.

WILEY, Elihu; City Marshal.

WILEY, S. F.; Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Mitchellville.

WELLS, W. B.; Farmer; S. 9; P. O. Mitchellville.

WILLIAMS, Sidney
Attorney and Counselor at Law, office, cor. Walnut and Howard streets; residence, Howard street, corner Turner, Colfax; born in Crawford Co., Penn. in 1841; came to Jasper Co. in 1863. Married Miss Sarah LINN; she was born in Crawford Co., Penn. in 1843. They have five children - Amanda, James, Anna, Hattie and Arthur. Greenbacker in politics. Mayor of Prairie City four consecutive years. Enlisted in the 12th I. V. I. in 1861, in Dubuque Co.; participated in battles of Pittsburg Landing, Shiloh and others; mustered out in Nov. 1864.

WILSON, Liberty
Farmer; S. 7; P. O. Prairie City; born in Edgar Co., Illinois in 1818; came to Warren Co., Illinois in 1855; thence to Jasper Co. in 1864. Has 150 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Caroline R. STUMP in 1837; she was born in Martinsburg, Ky. in 1819. They have six children - Stanley B., William F., Catharine M., Riley, Adeline, Mary. Greenbacker; members of the U. B. Church.

WILSON, Alava; Farmer; S. 22; P. O. Prairie City.

WILSON, Henry; Farmer; S. 26; P. O. Prairie City.

WOODS, John A.
Farmer; Sec. 18; P. O. Mitchellville; born in East Tennessee in 1809; came to Johnson Co., Ind. in 1835; thence to Jasper Co. in 1849. Has 342 1/2 acres of land, valued at $65 (per acre). Married Miss Auzey BOGGUS in 1837; she was born in Bergen Co., Ky. in 1809. They have three children - Harrison H., Lorinda M., Melinda A. Republican. Mr. Woods is among the earliest settlers, and has made what he has; he has a fine, well-improved farm, an elegant brick house, and orchard of twenty-seven acres and a fence about his yard the material of which cost $400.

WOODS, W. H.; Farmer; Sec. 20; P. O. Mitchellville.

WRIGHT, Jasper; Farmer; Sec. 30; P. O. Mitchellville.