~ Japcke, William ~Photo

William Japcke, residing on Section 7, Rock Creek Township, was born in Germany November 1, 1823. Came to America in 1856 and settled in Illinois, where he resided for about 14 years, and came to Jasper County in the spring of 1870. When our subject landed in America he had a cash capital of about $100.00, and for a time we find him engaged as a farm hand, after which he rented for about three years. In 1871 he possessed about 96 acres of Jasper County soil, and has since added 85 acres more, but now owns 181 acres, which is well improved. Louise Timm and our subject were united in marriage in 1865. Four children were born to them: Henrietta, deceased, Loeasa, Bertha, William H. Mrs. Japcke died May 19, 1885. The family were members of the Lutheran Church. Page 32

~ Jarnagin, Alpheus L. ~Photo

Alpheus L. Jarnagin, an industrious farmer of Fairview Township, residing on Section 29, was born in Illinois September 6, 1859, and dates his settlement in Jasper County from March 1887, and was married in Jasper County, Iowa, February 28, 1884, to Addie A. Bateman, daughter of M. W. and Jane (Sulgrove) Bateman. Their children are Grace Lucile and Alpheus Lloyd. His parents were Isaac W. and Matilda (Gaul) Jarnagin, who were pioneers in the Sucker State. Addie A. Bateman, wife of our subject, was born in Lee County, Iowa. The home of our subject and wife does credit to them, for it is one of the best-appointed and well-kept places in Fairview Township. Page 12

~ Jarnagin, H. A. ~Photo

H. A. Jarnagin, Jr., is an obliging and enterprising agriculturalist residing on Section 33, Fairview Township, and has made Jasper County his home since the fall of 1891. Henry and Elizabeth (Washborn) Jarnagin, parents of our subject, were early pioneers in Marion County, where H. A. was born November 29, 1859. Here he grew to manhood, receiving his education in his native County. July 10, 1881, Elvira McDuff became his wife. She was the daughter of George and Elspa (Foster) McDuff. Three sons and two daughters have been born to them: Charles B., Laura J., Bessie F., Henry C., and Vernon R. Our subject and family reside in a comfortable home, which they have chosen to name the Elm Grove Farm. Both he and his wife are members of the M. E. Church. Page 12

~ Jasper, Charles ~Photo

Charles Jasper, senior member of the firm of Jasper & Sons, one of the leading lumber concerns of Jasper County, was born in Holzhausen, Lippe Detmold, Germany, November 15, 1835. He landed in the United States when only a lad of 17 years, and located at Freeport, Illinois. In 1867 Mr. Jasper moved to Newton, Iowa, and entered into the general merchandise business with Mr. August Wendt. They dissolved partnership in 1883, and two years later Mr. Jasper started in the lumber business, which he still pursues. Part III, page 4

~ Jennings, William E. ~Photo

William E. Jennings, residing on Section 12, Washington Township, is the son of Charles and Mary R. (Starkweather) Jennings, the former being born in Cortland County, New York, in 1807, and the latter in Cattaraugus County, in 1828. There were two children in his father's family, our subject being the youngest, and was also born in the Empire State September 5, 1863, and with his parents came to Jasper County in 1871. Our subject was united in marriage, September 14, 1892, to Mary E. Baldwin, a native of Jasper County. Her parents were Mirtlow and Sarah J. (Green) Baldwin, who settled in Jasper County in 1855. They were natives of Chautauqua County, New York, and Jasper County, Illinois, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings are the parents of three children: Harvey E., Hugh, deceased, and Hazel. Charles Jennings, father of our subject, departed this life July 18, 1894, and his eldest son, John Charles. December 24, 1900. Page 23

~ Jenson, Peter ~Photo

Peter Jenson was born in Malmo, Sweden, October 25, 1856. He grew to manhood in his native country, and was reared upon a farm. In 1881 he came to America and located in Jasper County. His parents were Jens and Carrie Jenson. Charlotte Sigler and Peter Jenson were united in marriage October 27, 1886. She was a native of Jasper County. They are the parents of four children: Birdie L., Carl W., Effie L., and John Frederick. Page 12

~ Jickling, John D. ~Photo of Residence

John D. Jickling, residing on Section 5, Sherman Township, is a progressive agriculturalist. He was born in Ontario, Canada, June 22, 1837, and became a resident of Jasper County in 1865, and has been a resident on his present farm continuously since that date. Robert and Mary (Whidby) Jickling, parents of our subject, were natives of England, and came to Canada in 1836. There were seventeen children in his father's family, our subject being the ninth. April 8, 1860, Susan S. Cuthbert and our subject were united in marriage. She was born in Lincolnshire, England, February 5, 1842. They have been blessed with five children, four of whom are living: George B., William R., Laura Alice, now Mrs. Rev. Zenor, of Des Moines, Edith M., now Mrs. Frank Couch. When our subject came to the United States in 1859 he had a cash capital of $4.50. He learned the harness maker's trade, which he followed for some years before coming to Jasper County. He has been very successful in his business enterprises, and now possesses 300 acres of Jasper County soil, which is well improved. Page 47

~ Johnson, Albert ~Photo

Albert Johnson, a highly respected farmer and stock feeder of Lynn Grove Township, was born in Montgomery County, Indiana, August 19, 1840, and with his parents came to Jasper County in 1851, and now resides on the old homestead. Mr. Johnson is doing an extensive stock business, feeding about 25 cars of stock each year. The time has long since gone by when it was believed that an uneducated man could become the most successful agriculturalist, but he who makes the calling one of high standard, and becomes thoroughly posted, makes experiments himself, reads the best farm journals published and adopts the best methods, is almost sure to be repaid by an abundant harvest. Such has been the career of the man of whom we write, his landed interests in Marshall, Poweshiek and Jasper counties numbering over 2,000 acre. Page 16

~ Johnson, Jarvis ~

Jarvis Johnson, deceased, located in Lynn Grove Township, Jasper County, in 1851, entering at that time 320 acres, which forms part of Albert Johnson's present home. Mr. Johnson was born February 18, 1804, in Virginia, where he resided with his parents until 1831. At that date he became a resident of Indiana, and remained in the Hoosier State until coming to Jasper County. Few men in Jasper County were better known than Jarvis Johnson. He was a prominent Quaker, and was connected with the Underground Railroad in Jasper County before and during the war. He died here November 21, 1882. Page 16

~ Johnson, John L. ~Photo

John L. Johnson, residing on Section 1, Hickory Grove Township, became a resident of Jasper County in July 1870. He was born in Vermont May 1, 1845. His parents were Andrew D. and Jane (Ludlow) Johnson, natives of Vermont. There were five children in his father's family, John L. being the oldest. His father died in the service of measles. Our subject enlisted in Company D, 1th* Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, and served until September 1865. During his service he endured many hardships. Parthenia Farmer became his wife February 22, 1868. Her parents were Rezin and Lydia (Freed) Farmer. By this union the following children have been born: Carl I. [sic-Carroll Irving], John L., Rowland R., Daisy A., Alice M. Mr. Johnson first came to the County in 1868, and purchased 66 acres of land, which forms part of his present farm, on which he moved two years later. He now owns 145 acres, on which are located a beautiful farm residence and suitable outbuildings. Page 35 *As printed

~ Jones, J. W. ~

J. W. Jones, Editor and Proprietor of the Sully Ledger, was born in Ohio September 30, 1850; became a resident of Jasper County in 1899, and started the Lynnville Ledger, which he operated about one year, and removed to Sully and started the Sully Ledger, in September 1900. He is an able editor, and wrote an article on "What's the Matter with Iowa," which was quoted all over the state. He was united in marriage to Anna E. Irvin in 1870, the marriage ceremony taking place at Oskaloosa, Iowa. Four sons have been born to them. Politically, Mr. Jones is a stanch Republican. Socially, he is a member of the I. O. O. F. and W. O. W. Page 8